The Calvary Pulpit

Life is filled with intersections: circumstances that force us to make a decision to either continue down the path we are on or choose a different direction. Sometimes our decisions lead down a path of joy, and other times the lead to problems and sorrow. Because we do not always know the perfect path, we have to trust in our perfect God to show us the way. His Holy Spirit lives within each one of...

Standing up for what is right is risky, especially when surrounded by people who are confused about the wrong. Sometimes it might mean standing alone—sometimes it might cost us everything—but standing up for what is right is always the right thing to do. In Acts chapter 26, Paul finds himself defending his faith in front of some of the most powerful people in the world, standing up for Jesus even...

In today’s world of corruption and relativism, true Christians often find themselves at odds with people who believe that is is not only acceptable to trample others in their pursuit of power, but necessary in order to “get ahead”. The Apostle Paul faced this dilemma when he stood before Festus, a Roman official who was interested in the philosophy of Christianity, but who chose instead to play po...

As Christians, we are called not only to tell others about Jesus but also to live like Him. If we say we love Jesus but fail to follow His commandments, then how can we expect the people around us to believe our message? Throughout his ministry, the Apostle Paul often faced false accusers—people who wanted to silence the message of Jesus by convincing the world that he, and people like him, were d...

Is Jesus Christ the Lord of your life? In this powerful message delivered by Reverend Jim Harris on Homecoming Sunday, we are challenged to come face-to-face with the truth that Jesus is “both Lord and Christ” (Acts 2:36)—those who come to Jesus must accept Him as both their Savior and their Lord.

One of the most frightening times to face a storm is at night. Huddled inside, not being able to see what is happening around you, hearing the wind and rain and crashing sounds—it produces feelings of helplessness, uncertainty, and desperation. During his ministry, the Apostle Paul faced many storms: his enemies often attacked him in the night with their words, weapons, and political allies. Today...

Whose path are you following: yours, or God’s? God has a perfect plan for our lives and wants to lead us each and every step of the way. Though it may lead us into uncomfortable or dangerous situations, God’s path is the only one that leads to His kingdom and Heaven. If we stray from God’s path, all we will find are dead ends and disappointment. Join Dr. Lovette as he teaches from Acts chapter 23...

How far are you willing to carry the cross? Jesus carried His cross all the way to the place where He suffered, bled and died so that the whole world of sinners would have the opportunity to be forgiven and enter His eternal kingdom. His is the only cross where God’s grace and eternal life can be found. How far would you be willing to carry that cross? Would you be willing to help someone come to...

Has anyone ever offered you advice that sounded good but really wasn’t right for you? Even strong people of faith can make mistakes and allow their own reasoning or emotions to affect the advice they give to others. As he traveled towards Jerusalem near the end of his third missionary journey, the Apostle Paul received advice like this: advice which came from good intentions but didn’t match up wi...

What would you do if you saw a sign that said “danger ahead”? Would you continue on your path, or turn around? Walking into danger is not an easy thing to do, but sometimes it is a necessary thing to do. If following Jesus was dangerous, would you still do it? Would you still be a witness for Jesus if it brought persecution? Would you work for Jesus if it meant facing ridicule or embarrassment? Jo...

Have you ever heard the expression, “Follow the Money?” What we mean by that expression is that most of the things that people do have an ulterior motive, one that usually involves money and the power that comes with it. As we continue our study of God’s grace at work through the Apostle Paul, Dr. Lovette explores the story of two men: Paul, who, through the grace of God, transformed lives for the...

Words are powerful: they have the power to bring about good or evil, to heal or to kill, to lead people down the right path or the wrong path. The impact and effect of our words depend on the power behind them, leading us to ask ourselves: what motivates the things we say? The more we walk in step with the Spirit of God, the more we experience His power, and the more Jesus is exalted in our words...

Have you ever had a "random" encounter with someone? Of course you have! Especially in today's fast-paced world, we encounter new people everywhere we go, some for only a moment. Small things that seem random to us, though, might actually be part of a big plan with God. Today, Dr. Donnie Lovette brings us a message from Acts chapter 18, showing how God turned a seemingly-chance encounter into a "K...

Brokenness is something that everyone has in common. Every day, we're surrounded by brokenness: broken health, broken promises, broken hearts, broken peace. Jesus shows us a better way that leads from brokenness to fulfillment, and he proved it by the miracles He worked during His ministry--miracles that restored broken people. In this excerpt from our Sunday morning worship service on February 20...