Advent Readings & Prayer

Pastor Jay Ewing reflects on Jesus as the King of kings and Lord of lords, the triumphant ruler who will return in glory. Drawing from Revelation 19 and Old Testament prophecy, this episode invites listeners to see Christmas in light of Christ’s ultimate victory—worshiping the newborn King with the end of the story in view.

Pastor Jay Ewing reflects on Jesus as our Mighty God—the all-powerful One who comes near in humility. This episode invites weary hearts to rest in Christ’s unmatched strength and to trust the God who uses His power not to crush but to redeem, restore, and carry us when we cannot carry ourselves.

Pastor Jay Ewing reflects on Jesus as the Logos—the Word who reveals God, centers our stories, and holds all things together. This episode explores John’s opening declaration that Christ is the logic and meaning behind everything, inviting us to reorient our lives around the One who came full of grace and truth.

Pastor Jay Ewing reflects on Paul’s declaration that Jesus is the image of the invisible God. This episode invites you to see how the God who cannot be seen makes Himself known through Christ’s humility—born in a manger, present in ordinary moments, and revealing God’s character with perfect clarity.

Pastor Jay Ewing reflects on Jesus as the Alpha and Omega—the One who holds every beginning and every ending. Through a story from a forgotten Colorado town, this episode reminds us that Christ stands sovereign over history and tenderly present in our hardest seasons. As Christmas approaches, you’re invited to rest in the assurance that the Author of your story is faithful from first to last.

Pastor Jay Ewing explores what it means to call Jesus the Son of God—fully God, fully man, and of one substance with the Father. Drawing from Scripture and the historic confession of the church, this episode invites you to marvel at the divine love revealed in Christ’s coming and to celebrate Christmas with a deeper sense of wonder.

Pastor Jay Ewing reflects on the name Immanuel—God with us—and the hope it brings to weary and uncertain hearts. This episode traces the promise from Isaiah to its fulfillment in Jesus, reminding us that Christ steps into our pain and walks with us toward a better country.

Pastor Jay Ewing reflects on the eternal nature of God and the wonder of the incarnation. This episode invites you to pause amid the season’s activity and remember that Christmas begins not in the manger but in the eternal God who spoke creation into being and came near through the Word made flesh.

Pastor Jay Ewing reflects on Jesus as our Wonderful Counselor, the One who brings divine wisdom into our moments of confusion and uncertainty. As Advent begins, this episode invites you to slow down, listen for His guidance, and trust the gentle leadership of Christ who speaks peace into anxious hearts.

Pastor Jay Ewing welcomes you into the Advent season at Calvary Bible Church. In this introduction, Jay reflects on the meaning of Advent—its rhythms of preparation, hope, and anticipation—and sets the stage for a journey through the names of Jesus. As we remember His first coming and look toward His promised return, this devotional series invites you to slow down, listen, and see Christ more clea...

Listen everyday through December 31 on the podcast "Advent Readings and Prayer" or find it at calvarybible.com/advent.

Message from Jay Ewing on December 28, 2024

Message from Jay Ewing on December 27, 2024

Message from Jay Ewing on December 26, 2024

Message from Jay Ewing on December 25, 2024

Message from Jay Ewing on December 24, 2024

Message from Jay Ewing on December 23, 2024

Listen everyday through December 31 on the podcast "Advent Readings and Prayer" or find it at calvarybible.com/advent.

Message from Jay Ewing on December 21, 2024

Message from Jay Ewing on December 20, 2024

Message from Jay Ewing on December 19, 2024

Message from Jay Ewing on December 18, 2024

Message from Jay Ewing on December 17, 2024

Message from Jay Ewing on December 16, 2024

Listen everyday through December 31 on the podcast "Advent Readings and Prayer" or find it at calvarybible.com/advent.