The Daniel Houck Podcast

Jesus says that anyone who wants to be a Christian must pick up a cross, and be willing to undergo suffering for his sake. Why does that mean? Why would anyone want to do that? In this sermon, Daniel Houck addresses these questions on one of Jesus' central teachings on discipleship. https://bio.link/danielwhouck https://www.calvaryhillbc.org/

In the sermon, Daniel Houck discusses Jesus' astonishing revelation to Peter, and his promise to build his church. https://bio.link/danielwhouck https://www.calvaryhillbc.org/

Expert knowledge is less and less valued in our culture. This sermon discusses the "crisis of expertise" and what Jesus' confrontation with the expert Pharisees and Sadducees tells us about how we should treat authoritative knowledge. https://bio.link/danielwhouck https://www.calvaryhillbc.org/

In this sermon, Daniel Houck discusses Jesus' view of tradition. Traditions are part of what it means to be human, but they need to be rooted in Scripture. https://bio.link/danielwhouck https://www.calvaryhillbc.org/

In this sermon, Daniel Houck discusses how to stay focused on Christ in the midst of a storm. https://bio.link/danielwhouck https://www.calvaryhillbc.org/

What does the feeding of the five-thousand teach us about spiritual growth? In this sermon, Daniel Houck discusses how God multiplies the little we have when we offer it to him in faith.  https://bio.link/danielwhouck https://www.calvaryhillbc.org/

This sermon discusses why the kingdom of God should be our ultimate goal in life. https://bio.link/danielwhouck https://www.calvaryhillbc.org/

In this sermon on Matthew 13:24–33, Daniel Houck discusses three parables about the growth of the kingdom, and the Christian attitude toward the world. https://bio.link/danielwhouck https://www.calvaryhillbc.org/  

In this sermon on Matthew 13:1–23, Daniel Houck discusses the Parable of the Sower. https://bio.link/danielwhouck https://www.calvaryhillbc.org/

This sermon discusses several passages from Matthew 12, focusing on the Sabbath. https://bio.link/danielwhouck https://www.calvaryhillbc.org/

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Daniel Houck discusses the mission of the church in Matthew 10, with an eye on the similarities between the Apostles and us. https://bio.link/danielwhouck https://www.calvaryhillbc.org/

In this sermon, Daniel Houck discusses the nature and purpose of Jesus' miracles. https://bio.link/danielwhouck https://www.calvaryhillbc.org/

This Easter sermon from Daniel Houck discusses the Gospel of John's account of the resurrection. John's confused faith, and Mary's confusion, were overcome by a personal encounter with their resurrected Lord. https://bio.link/danielwhouck https://www.calvaryhillbc.org/

In this sermon, Daniel Houck discusses why Jesus is the solid foundation that allows us to withstand even the worst storms of life. https://bio.link/danielwhouck https://www.calvaryhillbc.org/

Jesus teaches that following him is difficult and countercultural. In this sermon, Daniel Houck explains this teaching in its context, and shows how it can inspire us to follow Jesus more actively today.  https://bio.link/danielwhouck https://www.calvaryhillbc.org/

Daniel Houck discusses how obeying the Golden Rule can improve relationships with family, friends, co-workers, and others. https://bio.link/danielwhouck https://www.calvaryhillbc.org/

Jesus tells his disciples that if they ask their Father in heaven for something, they will receive it. But how could that be true, since many of our prayers go unanswered? In this sermon on Matthew 7:7–11, Daniel Houck discusses Jesus' second teaching on prayer in the Sermon on the Mount, and why, although we don't always get exactly what we ask for in prayer, Jesus tells us to go to the Father wi...

In this sermon, Daniel Houck discusses Jesus' commandment not to judge.  https://bio.link/danielwhouck https://www.calvaryhillbc.org/

In this sermon, Daniel Houck discuses Jesus' teaching on anxiety. https://bio.link/danielwhouck https://www.calvaryhillbc.org/

Jesus' command not to store up treasure on earth is uncomfortable. It's tempting to water it down. What did Jesus mean? Why should we store up treasure in heaven instead? How can we apply this to our lives in the "Age of the Retail Investor"? In this sermon on Matthew 6:19–24, Daniel Houck discusses Jesus' teaching on wealth.   https://bio.link/danielwhouck https://www.calvaryhillbc.org/

In this sermon on Matthew 6:16–18, Daniel Houck discusses Jesus' teaching on fasting. Self-denial is the path to finding God. https://bio.link/danielwhouck https://www.calvaryhillbc.org/

In this sermon, Daniel Houck discusses why Jesus told his disciples to pray, and the specific "Lord's Prayer" that he taught them to pray. https://bio.link/danielwhouck https://www.calvaryhillbc.org/

In this sermon, Daniel Houck discusses Jesus' command to give to the needy. https://bio.link/danielwhouck https://www.calvaryhillbc.org/

Jesus commands his followers to love their enemies. What did he mean? Why should we listen? How could we possibly carry out this seemingly impossible command? Daniel Houck addresses these questions in this sermon on Matthew 5:38–48. https://bio.link/danielwhouck https://www.calvaryhillbc.org/