The Calvary Pulpit

Join us as we dive into Nehemiah 3 and discover how passion for God's purpose drives us to rebuild and strengthen our faith. This episode highlights key principles for working together, protecting our spiritual walls, and letting God start His work from within.

God uses our passion and position for His purposes. Learn how your unique qualities can contribute to His divine building project.

Dr. Lovette concludes his study on the “Jesus Road” by exploring a promise that Jesus made to His disciples just before He ascended into heaven: a promise of restoration. Jesus is coming back, and will make all things new.

There is only one road—one way—to Heaven. The way of the cross is the way for all. There may be different cultures, different ways to worship, different languages, and different beliefs, but there is only one Savior for all. When man faces God, man must change his ways: God never changes, and the way to God never changes. Jesus said in John 14:6 that “I am the way, the truth, and the life. No one...

This week, we explore the faith of Jesus’ earthly father: Joseph. Although the Bible’s account of Joseph is brief, we can see through him the plan of God unfolding over thousands of years of history. Jesus was born into a family that had a legacy of faith from Abraham all the way to Joseph, and Joseph’s own faith—and courage to act on that faith—is an example to us today.

Have you ever thought about the words we associate with Christmas? Words like Peace, Hope, and Joy remind us of the message that angels brought to the world on that first Christmas night. This week, Dr. Lovette encourages us to focus on another important Christmas word: Grace. Grace is the unmerited favor of God, and everything about the Christmas story speaks to God’s amazing grace.

The cost of following Jesus is high—are you willing to pay it? In this challenging message, Dr. Lovette takes us through several of Jesus’ encounters with people in His day, showing how our attitudes towards self and others are an indication of how prepared we are to meet Jesus on His terms.

The Bible teaches that God’s will for His people is that we be thankful, expressing our gratitude to our Heavenly Father through the life that we live before others. This week, we study the powerful example of humble thankfulness found in the simple, yet profound offering brought by a poor widow to the Jewish temple in Jesus’ day.

What do you think it takes to bring the blessings of God on your life? Is it good deeds, social standing, or acts of charity? While these things are good in themselves, they are fruits, not a foundation. This week, we explore an encounter that Jesus had with an unlikely follower—a Roman military commander—who brought the blessing of God into his family by putting his faith in Jesus. His example is...

How do you show your love for Jesus? Would you risk embarrassment, expense, or pride to do something for Him? This week, Dr. Lovette delivers a message from Luke chapter 7, showing how our love for Jesus, and the things we do as a result of that love, is a reflection of the value that we place on His mercy.

What difference does faith in Jesus make in your life? What is Jesus worth to you? Our circumstances often force us to reckon with these two questions. Will you step out of your comfort zone or overcome your fears to make your way to Jesus? Join us as Dr. Lovette delivers a message from Matthew chapter 14 that challenges us to value Jesus more than anything else, and trust Him above all our fears.

Discover the transformative power of faith, grace, and mercy in Dr. Lovette's sermon on John chapter 8. Learn how through faith in Jesus Christ, we find mercy when we deserve condemnation. Let Jesus' profound encounter with the sin and hypocrisy of His day inspire your journey of faith.

This week, Calvary holds a special service to ordain one of its young men as a deacon. Dr. Lovette delivers a message that challenges the new deacon, and the church as a whole, to find and fulfill God’s purpose in their lives. Drawing from the example of deacons in Acts chapter 6, Dr. Lovette encourages us to do all we can to serve one another, demonstrating the love of Christ in the process.

This month, Calvary celebrates 137 years of Christian ministry in Wilmington, North Carolina. Ever since its founding in 1886, Calvary has taken an active role in the local Christian community. Organized by a small group of men meeting for Bible study above an old department store, Calvary grew into a large, influential body which has seen a wide variety of leadership, ordained hundreds of ministe...

Have you ever felt distant from God, like your struggles are too small to matter? We all have moments of doubt and discouragement. In this episode, we explore the inspiring story of Zacchaeus from Luke chapter 19. He was a man of small stature but profound faith, someone who dared to seek God despite life's challenges. Join us as Dr. Lovette delves into Zacchaeus' journey, uncovering timeless less...

What do you focus on most in your life? Are you like most of the world, focused on the temporary problems that you see in the world around you, or like Jesus, focused first and foremost on the Kingdom of God? The Bible tells us in Hebrews 9:27-28 that “…it is appointed for men to die once, but after this the judgment.” The prospect of standing before God is a powerful motivator to lift our eyes ab...

What is it that you hope for? Do you live in expectation of some particular event, waiting to see the outcome? Jesus once met a sick man who put his whole trust into a pool of water, sitting next to it and hoping that one day, it would heal him. His encounter with Jesus teaches us how to put our expectation in God instead of the events and remedies of this world. Join us as Dr. Lovette explores an...

In our study of the people Jesus encountered when He walked on the earth, we have seen Him work miracles through their faith in Him. When we look the darkness and despair in the lives of people around us today, it is clear that we need God’s miracles today just as much as the people of Jesus’ day did. This week, as we explore Jesus’ miraculous act of feeding thousands of people with a boy’s small...

Do you believe in miracles? The Bible is full of stories about miracles—if you believe the miracles of the Bible, do you believe that God can still perform miracles today? The Bible tells us that “Jesus Christ is the same yesterday, today, and forever” (Hebrews 13:8). That’s why we are studying the people that Jesus encountered when He walked on the earth: because their struggles, as well as their...

Join us as we delve into the depths of Jesus' true identity as the Son of God and the long-awaited Messiah. Explore the stark contrast between the limited understanding of people in Jesus' time and the undeniable evidence of his divine nature through the miracles he performed. Uncover the current cultural denial of God and the emptiness it brings - a world devoid of purpose, moral truth, and hope...

Have you ever felt paralyzed by something? Not paralyzed in a medical sense, but paralyzed in the sense that you did not know what to do or where to turn? You felt like you were trapped in a box and couldn't get out. If you have ever felt this way, where did you turn for help? In our study of the people that Jesus met during His earthly ministry, we find a man who faced a paralyzing situation but...

Have you ever had real thirst: the kind of thirst where you wanted a drink of water more than anything else in the world? Imagine crossing a desert and running out of water—water would become for you a matter of life or death, something you might be willing to give up anything to have. Jesus once encountered a woman who had tried many different things to satisfy her needs, but when she met Jesus,...

During Jesus’ earthly ministry, He encountered and ministered to countless people, healing their sicknesses, comforting their grief, and instructing them in the ways of righteous living. The Bible records some of these encounters, giving us a glimpse into Jesus’ life and character while teaching us powerful truths. Join us this week as Dr. Lovette explores the ministry of John the Baptist, the man...

Join us as we conclude our study of Jesus’ future kingdom revealed in the book of the Revelation. God has given us a beautiful glimpse of the glory that awaits His people, and calls everyone, everywhere to repent of their sin and place their trust in Jesus alone. May we all be encouraged by this picture of Heaven to walk faithfully with Jesus through this life.

Life is full of change. We experience changes every day—in the weather, in life’s circumstances, in government and leadership, in relationships—some of which are small and easy, and others which are large and difficult. Today, we study an immense change that the Bible tells us will come upon the world in the end times: the rule of Jesus Christ over all the earth. All that Jesus has said and done h...