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Calvary Chapel Eldoret
Welcome to the audio podcast of Calvary Chapel of Eldoret, a church pastored by Josh Lawrence. We believe in impacting people’s lives through the bible which is the only inspired and infallible word of God. We hope these teachings will increase your knowledge of Jesus Christ and help you grow in His grace.
Pastor Josh teaches on the importance of aligning our families with biblical truth rather than cultural norms. Grounded in Ephesians 5 and 6, this message calls believers to reject worldly ideas and embrace a Spirit-filled life centered on God’s design for family.
Episode HighlightsIdentity and the Family
Pastor Josh addresses the identity crisis affecting modern families, explaining how culture has promoted ideas that distort God’s original design for marriage and family.
The Singleness Culture
A bold look at modern cultural trends surrounding singleness, emphasizing that God’s design for family is rooted in creation—not in changing societal values.
Children and Obedience
An exploration of the biblical command for children to honor their parents, highlighting that obedience is connected to the responsibility of parents to raise their children in the ways of the Lord.
Parenting without Wrath
A practical challenge to fathers to avoid provoking their children through harmful behaviors such as teasing, dishonesty, or neglect, and instead lead with truth, consistency, and Spirit-led instruction.
Key TakeawaysBuilding on the Rock
Many believers unknowingly build their lives on unstable, worldly foundations. True freedom and stability come from grounding our lives in God’s Word.
Shame vs. Honor Culture
The message addresses cultural pressures related to family and honor, encouraging believers to prioritize their commitment to Christ above all else.
The Power of the Holy Spirit
Living out God’s design for marriage and parenting is only possible through the empowerment of the Holy Spirit.
In this teaching, Pastor Josh explores the profound significance of the resurrection of Jesus Christ as the cornerstone of the Christian faith. This message challenges us to look beyond temporary struggles and fix our eyes on the eternal victory secured at the empty tomb.
Key Highlights & Topics:
The Cornerstone of Faith:
Why the resurrection is not merely an annual celebration, but the very foundation of our hope, salvation, and eternal life—rooted in Luke 24.
The Identity of Christ:
A deeper look into the humility and selflessness of Jesus, who chose to remain fully man to bridge the gap between God and humanity.
Overcoming Sin & Despair:
Practical insight into how the power of the Holy Spirit and the truth of God’s Word enable believers to walk in victory over addiction and past failures.
Biblical Foundations:
An examination of 1 Corinthians 15, showing why our faith, the gospel, and our hope are meaningless without the physical resurrection of Christ.
A Call to Revival:
A powerful invitation to allow our hearts to be softened and our lives transformed by the living, risen Lord.
Scripture References:
Luke 24 — The Empty Tomb
1 Corinthians 15 — The Foundation of the Resurrection
John 13–16 — The Promise of the Holy Spirit
Matthew 26 — The Grace of Christ in the Garden
Connect with Us:
Thank you for listening to this Resurrection Sunday message. If this teaching encouraged you, consider sharing it with someone who needs to hear about the life-changing power of the risen Jesus Christ.
Series: Growing in the Fundamental.
Today's Title: The Deception Of False Teachers.
Scriptures:
2 Peter 2:1-22
1But there were also false prophets among the people, even as there will be false teachers among you, who will secretly bring in destructive heresies, even denying the Lord who bought them, and bring on themselves swift destruction. 2And many will follow their destructive ways, because of whom the way of truth will be blasphemed. 3By covetousness they will exploit you with deceptive words; for a long time their judgment has not been idle, and their destruction does not slumber. Doom of False Teachers 4For if God did not spare the angels who sinned, but cast themdown to hell and delivered them into chains of darkness, to be reserved for judgment; 5and did not spare the ancient world, but saved Noah, one of eight people, a preacher of righteousness, bringing in the flood on the world of the ungodly; 6and turning the cities of Sodom and Gomorrah into ashes, condemned them to destruction, making them an example to those who afterward would live ungodly; 7and delivered righteous Lot, who wasoppressed by the filthy conduct of the wicked 8(for that righteous man, dwelling among them, tormented his righteous soul from day to day by seeing and hearing their lawless deeds)— 9then the Lord knows how to deliver the godly out of temptations and to reserve the unjust under punishment for the day of judgment, 10and especially those who walk according to the flesh in the lust of uncleanness and despise authority. They arepresumptuous, self-willed. They are not afraid to speak evil of dignitaries, 11whereas angels, who are greater in power and might, do not bring a reviling accusation against them before the Lord. Depravity of False Teachers 12But these, like natural brute beasts made to be caught and destroyed, speak evil of the things they do not understand, and will utterly perish in their own corruption, 13and will receive the wages of unrighteousness, as those who count it pleasure to carouse in the daytime. They are spots and blemishes, carousing in their own deceptions while they feast with you, 14having eyes full of adultery and that cannot cease from sin, enticing unstable souls. They have a heart trained in covetous practices, and are accursed children. 15They have forsaken the right way and gone astray, following the way of Balaam the sonof Beor, who loved the wages of unrighteousness; 16but he was rebuked for his iniquity: a dumb donkey speaking with a man’s voice restrained the madness of the prophet. 17These are wells without water, clouds carried by a tempest, for whom is reserved the blackness of darkness forever. Deceptions of False Teachers 18For when they speak great swelling words of emptiness, they allure through the lusts of the flesh, through lewdness, the ones who have actually escaped from those who live in error. 19While they promise them liberty, they themselves are slaves of corruption; for by whom a person is overcome, by him also he is brought into bondage. 20For if, after they have escaped the pollutions of the world through the knowledge of the Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, they are again entangled in them and overcome, the latter end is worse for them than the beginning. 21For it would have been better for them not to have known the way of righteousness, than having known it, to turn from the holy commandment delivered to them. 22But it has happened to them according to the true proverb: “A dog returns to his own vomit,” and, “a sow, having washed, to her wallowing in the mire.”
Jeremiah 23:1-2, 9-12
1“Woe to the shepherds who destroy and scatter the sheep of My pasture!” says the Lord. 2Therefore thus says the Lord God of Israel against the shepherds who feed My people: “You have scattered My flock, driven them away, and not attended to them. Behold, I will attend to you for the evil of your doings,” says the Lord.
9My heart within me is broken Because of the prophets; All my bones shake. I am like a drunken man, And like a man whom wine has overcome, Because of the Lord, And because of His holy words. 10For the land is full of adulterers; For because of a curse the land mourns. The pleasant places of the wilderness are dried up. Their course of life is evil, And their might is not right. 11“For both prophet and priest are profane; Yes, in My house I have found their wickedness,” says the Lord. 12“Therefore their way shall be to them Like slippery ways; In the darkness they shall be driven on And fall in them; For I will bring disaster on them, The year of their punishment,” says the Lord.
Ezekiel 16:49-50
49Look, this was the iniquity of your sister Sodom: She and her daughter had pride, fullness of food, and abundance of idleness; neither did she strengthen the hand of the poor and needy. 50And they were haughty and committed abomination before Me; therefore I took them away as I saw fit.
Thank you and be blessed.
Series: Growing in the Fundamental
Today's Title: The Reliability of the Scripture
Scriptures:
2 Peter 1:12-21
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12 For this reason I will not be negligent to remind you always of these things, though you know and are established in the present truth. 13 Yes, I think it is right, as long as I am in this tent, to stir you up by reminding you, 14 knowing that shortly I must put off my tent, just as our Lord Jesus Christ showed me. 15 Moreover I will be careful to ensure that you always have a reminder of these things after my decease.
6 For we did not follow cunningly devised fables when we made known to you the power and coming of our Lord Jesus Christ, but were eyewitnesses of His majesty. 17 For He received from God the Father honor and glory when such a voice came to Him from the Excellent Glory: “This is My beloved Son, in whom I am well pleased.” 18 And we heard this voice which came from heaven when we were with Him on the holy mountain.
19 And so we have the prophetic word confirmed, which you do well to heed as a light that shines in a dark place, until the day dawns and the morning star rises in your hearts; 20 knowing this first, that no prophecy of Scripture is of any private interpretation, 21 for prophecy never came by the will of man, but holy men of God spoke as they were moved by the Holy Spirit.
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2 Timothy 3:14-17 "
14 But you must continue in the things which you have learned and been assured of, knowing from whom you have learned them, 15 and that from childhood you have known the Holy Scriptures, which are able to make you wise for salvation through faith which is in Christ Jesus.
16 All Scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness, 17 that the man of God may be complete, thoroughly equipped for every good work.
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Today's Study Points
- God Continues to speak.
- Every believer must know what they have been shown by Christ.
- Every believer must walk in the obedience of the Gospel.
- Gods word is not for private interpretation.
Thank you and be blessed.