Calvary Prineville: Recent Episodes
Rory Rodgers
The podcast of Calvary Prineville contains the latest sermons from Pastor Rory Rodgers, and occasionally live recordings of the latest worship service.
The podcast of Calvary Prineville contains the latest sermons from Pastor Rory Rodgers, and occasionally live recordings of the latest worship service.
The podcast of Calvary Prineville contains the latest sermons from Pastor Rory Rodgers, and occasionally live recordings of the latest worship service.
The podcast of Calvary Prineville contains the latest sermons from Pastor Rory Rodgers, and occasionally live recordings of the latest worship service.
The podcast of Calvary Prineville contains the latest sermons from Pastor Rory Rodgers, and occasionally live recordings of the latest worship service.
The podcast of Calvary Prineville contains the latest sermons from Pastor Rory Rodgers, and occasionally live recordings of the latest worship service.
The podcast of Calvary Prineville contains the latest sermons from Pastor Rory Rodgers, and occasionally live recordings of the latest worship service.
The podcast of Calvary Prineville contains the latest sermons from Pastor Rory Rodgers, and occasionally live recordings of the latest worship service.
The podcast of Calvary Prineville contains the latest sermons from Pastor Rory Rodgers, and occasionally live recordings of the latest worship service.
The podcast of Calvary Prineville contains the latest sermons from Pastor Rory Rodgers, and occasionally live recordings of the latest worship service.
The podcast of Calvary Prineville contains the latest sermons from Pastor Rory Rodgers, and occasionally live recordings of the latest worship service.
The podcast of Calvary Prineville contains the latest sermons from Pastor Rory Rodgers, and occasionally live recordings of the latest worship service.
The podcast of Calvary Prineville contains the latest sermons from Pastor Rory Rodgers, and occasionally live recordings of the latest worship service.
The podcast of Calvary Prineville contains the latest sermons from Pastor Rory Rodgers, and occasionally live recordings of the latest worship service.
Matt Fox, former pastor at Bandon Christian Fellowship, teaches from the Book of Isaiah.
Phoebe carried Paul's letter to the Romans and he commended her for her service, asking that they receive her with hospitality. He also greeted other friends in Rome, including Priscilla and Aquila, a couple who ministered together in many capacities. All through history couples have served the Lord together.
The podcast of Calvary Prineville contains the latest sermons from Pastor Rory Rodgers, and occasionally live recordings of the latest worship service.
Paul was an early "circuit preacher", traveling and ministering in a large area outside Jerusalem - preaching, teaching and moving on.
We need to love and support one another with our common focus on Jesus. The things that often divide us are usually non-essentials and we need to set them aside for the sake of unity.
As Christians we have the liberty to do many things, although some people regard them as sinful. Smoking, drinking, dancing and many other activities are frowned on by some, although the Bible doesn't give clear direction on the matter. Nevertheless, if a "weaker" brother views it as wrong, according to his conscience, we need to make sure we don't offend or contribute to their spiritual fall. We can only exercise our liberties in love.
The podcast of Calvary Prineville contains the latest sermons from Pastor Rory Rodgers, and occasionally live recordings of the latest worship service.
The podcast of Calvary Prineville contains the latest sermons from Pastor Rory Rodgers, and occasionally live recordings of the latest worship service.
The podcast of Calvary Prineville contains the latest sermons from Pastor Rory Rodgers, and occasionally live recordings of the latest worship service.
The Church is like a living organism, with every member needed to play an important part. God gives each person one or more spiritual gifts to mae this happen.
Christianity was never meant to be doctrine only, but also a way of living. Romans chapters 12-16 are all about application, how we transfer doctrine to our daily lives. We need to live a certain way based on what God has done for us – it’s not what we do but why we do it. Paul tells us to present our bodies as living sacrifices. This means all of us, the whole person. Are we giving it all to the Lord or just our Sunday best? We need to not think like the world thinks or act like the world acts – not conformed to the world’s pattern – and our minds need to be renewed through biblical teaching and fellowship.
Israel has been disobedient and rebellious, and in some respects was cast aside when the Gospel was given to the Gentiles and the Jews didn't believe. But that does not mean God is done with Israel. As the Gentiles were grafted into the Jewish olive tree, so too will the Jews be grafted back in at some time in the future. Israel is still loved and chosen by God as His people. What God promised toward Israel in the Old Testament is still valid; He never goes back on His promises.
Some people believe that the destruction of the Temple in AD 70 marked the end of Israel as God’s chosen people. Not so. God has not cast away His people but promised a covenant with them forever. Paul’s conversion was a sign that God had not abandoned Israel and today’s Messianic Jews are a living demonstration of His covenant. These Jews are God’s remnant, based upon nothing more than divine grace. It is a free gift from God. Salvation isn’t a contract but a covenant. Having a remnant suggests the majority of Israel is not saved but blinded. Hardened. The majority, the whole, has failed, but the elect have obtained it. Israel’s belief that they’re the chosen people and are secure in this is their downfall. Are we in that condition? Are our hearts hardened? Do we have sensitivity to the things of the Lord? Is our faith built on anything but faith in Jesus alone?
The podcast of Calvary Prineville contains the latest sermons from Pastor Rory Rodgers, and occasionally live recordings of the latest worship service.
The podcast of Calvary Prineville contains the latest sermons from Pastor Rory Rodgers, and occasionally live recordings of the latest worship service.
A great chronological teaching about all the "twists and turns" of the Bible, beginning in Genesis, that lead to the Resurrection of Jesus, who is our hope.
The podcast of Calvary Prineville contains the latest sermons from Pastor Rory Rodgers, and occasionally live recordings of the latest worship service.
Paul explains that even though Israel was the people of promise that not all Israel has been chosen and those Gentiles who have been born again are actually spiritually Israel. God is sovereign and can do what He wills, and has chosen people apart from human expectations. Election is based on grace and not race.
We need to have a passion or the lost and hurting in our world, as Paul had for the Jews, even as he ministered to the Gentiles.
Earlier in Romans 8 Paul declares four spiritual freedoms we enjoy because of Christ: freedom from judgment; from defeat; from discouragement; and from fear. We can have a fear of losing God’s love but we are secure in the love of Christ. Paul gives us five immutable facts: God is for us; Christ died for us; God has justified us; Jesus and the Holy Spirit intercede for us; Jesus loves us. Nothing can separate us from the love of Christ. There is no condemnation, obligation, frustration or separation.
Romans 8, verses 28-30, deals with a topic that has been divisive for centuries: are we predestined to be believers in Christ or does it depend on us? On the one hand, Calvinism says it’s all up to God. We are predestined to believe and when called we do. Arminianism says it’s up to the individual to make their own decision about salvation. Of course, the controversy is way deeper than this but these two viewpoints encompass two pillars of the faith: God’s sovereign calling vs. man’s responsibility. It is one of the “secret things” of God and not really comprehensible.
This is one of the most-beloved verses in the Bible. However, it’s not a universal truth for all mankind but only for those who love God. The Father and the Spirit will work all things – the good as well as the bad – together for our good but this might be our character, perseverance, hope, genuineness of faith, etc. and might have nothing to do with circumstances but glorifies God. We need to learn to relax and stop being anxious and to love God for Who He is, not for what He gives.
Jeff Patterson, pastor of Renew Church in Oregon City, and the guest speaker at the Men's Muster, teaches today on Psalm 44. We often question our own experiences vs. the reality of God. God is faithful but we often don't recognize His faithfulness. If we’re honest, we ask God “why?” We can become disappointed, feel forsaken, and have difficulty trusting God. It’s the language of lament; a prayer spoken in pain that leads us to trust. We need to understand that this does not separate us from the love of Christ. He has taken care of this. He’s the one who hears our lament, having lived a life of lament and victory.
We are adopted and heirs of Christ, and as such we get to share in His suffering as well as His glory. All of us, including all of creation, wait, and groan for His appearing. But we wait patiently with expectation, and the Sprit helps us.
We have been bought with a price and owe nothing to the world, so why would we serve the flesh? If we live by the flesh we will die; if we die to the flesh we will live. We need to put the old (fleshly) man to death and mortify, or kill, the fleshly deeds. Mortification is not 1) perfection; 2) deceiving others about your sin; 3) improvement toward a quiet, sedated nature; 4) simply diverting a sin; or 5) occasional conquests over sin. It is a constant duty of believers, and sin must be killed, whatever it takes. In the end, it’s accomplished by the Spirit, not by self-strength. We labor, but it’s the Lord’s power.
One can either live according to the flesh or set their mind on things of the Spirit. A fleshly mind results in death; a spiritual mind results in life. If you have been born again and have the Holy Spirit inside you, your mind should be set on the things of God.
The podcast of Calvary Prineville contains the latest sermons from Pastor Rory Rodgers, and occasionally live recordings of the latest worship service.
Advent is a season of hope, but it’s a different hope than the hope the world has. The world’s hope is nothing more than wishful thinking. Biblical hope is the trust and confidence that we have in God, knowing He’s forever true and will keep His promises. It is this latter hope that kept the Israelites going, and God provided for them as they had need. In our case, we need to have the hope and expectation that Jesus will return. This is our hope for the future, that He will return and has prepared a place for us.
No matter what we have done, and no matter what we might do in the future, there is no condemnation if we are in Christ Jesus and walk in the Spirit.
Because we have a sin nature, even though we have Christ in our lives - and the Holy Spirit - we still do wrong. Paul said he doesn't do what he should and does what he shouldn't. If Paul had this internal struggle, we shouldn't feel bad if we do as well, because we will, and do. However, as we grow in Christ, our struggles will lessen and more and more we'll make right choices. In the end, God delivers us from this predicament.
There are three types of "believers": Those who keep the law and become legalistic Christians (are married to the Law); those who totally reject the law because they're covered by grace and live as they want; and those who recognize they're saved by grace, are in love with Jesus, and keep the law (Christian living) out of their "marriage" to the Lord. Under the old law, one was "wedded" to it and could only be released by death. Through Christ, he died that we might be free and wedded to Him.
Before we were slaves of sin, and behaved accordingly. Now, redeemed by Christ, we are slaves to righteousness, and therefore must behave accordingly, but we behave out of love of Jesus, not according to the law.
The podcast of Calvary Prineville contains the latest sermons from Pastor Rory Rodgers, and occasionally live recordings of the latest worship service.
Because God's grace so abounds, does that mean we should sin so His grace increases? Certainly not!
The podcast of Calvary Prineville contains the latest sermons from Pastor Rory Rodgers, and occasionally live recordings of the latest worship service.
Justification places us in a status as having never sinned, and there are six blessings that come from this: 1) We have peace with God. We’re no longer at war with Him;. 2) We stand in grace. It’s like having a backstage pass to be in the presence of the Lord; 3) We rejoice in the hope of the glory of God – a hope-filled certainty; 4) We have glory in suffering – we’ll never go through it alone and it will always work something out in us; 5) We are saved from wrath; and 6) We can rejoice and boast in God.
In his old age, and as good as dead, God promised Abraham that he would have a son and would be the father of many nations. Abraham believed God and it was "accounted to him as righteousness." So to are we accounted as righteousness if we believe in God who raised Jesus from the dead.
It doesn’t matter if you’re “pagan” or “righteous” (appearing), we’re all guilty and salvation for all is only by grace through faith. There are two sides: the law, which says “you must,” “you will;” and the promise, which says “I (God) will,” “have faith”, “believe.” The law promotes sin because If you know it’s wrong you want to do it all the more. It’s critical to understand that faith is not a meritorious work; it’s just allowing yourself to be rescued. Grace gives and faith takes.
The podcast of Calvary Prineville contains the latest sermons from Pastor Rory Rodgers, and occasionally live recordings of the latest worship service.
The podcast of Calvary Prineville contains the latest sermons from Pastor Rory Rodgers, and occasionally live recordings of the latest worship service.
The podcast of Calvary Prineville contains the latest sermons from Pastor Rory Rodgers, and occasionally live recordings of the latest worship service.
Biblical Christianity is the only world religion that bases salvation on the performance of another, Jesus, while all the rest stand on personal works. Paul proves to the Jews that no one will be able to stand before a righteous God on the basis of their works. The Jews thought they were superior because they knew the law, but they were full of hypocrisy and thought more of what man thought of them than God. Paul challenged them about circumcision which was more of an outward show than a true change of heart. In the end, it’s all about the heart. God wants us to have a heart that’s been redeemed and cleansed. Only a cleansed heart can have fellowship with God.
The podcast of Calvary Prineville contains the latest sermons from Pastor Rory Rodgers, and occasionally live recordings of the latest worship service.
The podcast of Calvary Prineville contains the latest sermons from Pastor Rory Rodgers, and occasionally live recordings of the latest worship service.
The podcast of Calvary Prineville contains the latest sermons from Pastor Rory Rodgers, and occasionally live recordings of the latest worship service.
God has a different view of sin than we do. After chapter 1, the religious, who have a tendency to be a little snobbish, would feel superior to those condemned by their actions, but in chapter 2, Paul says we’re all guilty. We are all without excuse and without escape, yet we condemn others for their sins, the same things we are doing. The world’s favorite scripture is “Judge not lest you be judged,” but this means we shouldn’t judge with a hypocritical heart. The Jews thought God owed them because they were better. God is long-suffering. He doesn’t approve of what we do but he has patience so that we might repent of our sin. The longer we don’t, the harder it becomes to do so. We can’t rest in our own righteousness. We’re just like those without the Lord, we just look different. We all need the blood of Jesus to cleanse us from our sins.
Half-hearted forgiveness can result in unanticipated consequences. If there is only superficial forgiveness there often is incomplete repentance. As with David and his son Absalom, after Absalom killed his brother for violating his half-sister Tamar, David forgave Absalom but only partially, as he wouldn’t show his face. This fueled rebellion in Absalom’s heart which resulted in Absalom eventually usurping David’s power, at which time David had to flee. God’s forgiveness is completely adequate and a great deterrent against sin.
The podcast of Calvary Prineville contains the latest sermons from Pastor Rory Rodgers, and occasionally live recordings of the latest worship service.
Paul’s list of sins and attitudes contains the worst of the worst, and the fact that “disobedience to parents” is within this list shows where God’s heart is on the matter. In fact, it was considered so important that to disobey was worthy of death. Ephesians says to “honor your father and mother” and that this is the first commandment with a promise, “that your days may be long on the earth.” Throughout the Bible honor of parents is considered right and natural, with dishonoring a sign of the last days. This not only applies to the young ones, but the older children as well, and as the parents become elderly they should be respected and their counsel listened to. Rather than a bunch of rules, this points us to Jesus if we’re to obey and love as we should.
The standard progression of ungodliness: We know God; we don’t worship God; we exchange God for something/someone else; and finally God gives us over to a debased mind, which is the fearful consequence of deliberate atheism. This is the clearest example of a disordered affection where a vertical worship disorder translates to a horizontal disorder and a culture of decay. We have all fallen short in these areas and into a state of degeneracy. Romans goes on to list all kinds of immoral behavior.
The podcast of Calvary Prineville contains the latest sermons from Pastor Rory Rodgers, and occasionally live recordings of the latest worship service.
The podcast of Calvary Prineville contains the latest sermons from Pastor Rory Rodgers, and occasionally live recordings of the latest worship service.
The podcast of Calvary Prineville contains the latest sermons from Pastor Rory Rodgers, and occasionally live recordings of the latest worship service.
The podcast of Calvary Prineville contains the latest sermons from Pastor Rory Rodgers, and occasionally live recordings of the latest worship service.
The podcast of Calvary Prineville contains the latest sermons from Pastor Rory Rodgers, and occasionally live recordings of the latest worship service.
People have refused to glorify and thank God, even though they know Him, and have turned to their own ways, constructing idols to worship and turning their backs on Him.
God's wrath is against those who are ungodly and have suppressed the truth. God has made Himself known throughout the ages through His creation, and mankind is without excuse.
The podcast of Calvary Prineville contains the latest sermons from Pastor Rory Rodgers, and occasionally live recordings of the latest worship service.
The podcast of Calvary Prineville contains the latest sermons from Pastor Rory Rodgers, and occasionally live recordings of the latest worship service.
The podcast of Calvary Prineville contains the latest sermons from Pastor Rory Rodgers, and occasionally live recordings of the latest worship service.
After three months, Paul and his companions sailed from Malta and eventually landed at Puteoli, where they continued their journey to Rome. Along the way, Paul sought out and was sought by other believers, and they encouraged one another. Once in Rome he was chained to a guard, but didn't let that stop him from preaching the gospel to anyone and everyone. He even sent for Jews from each of the local synagogues to preach to them. Some received him; others did not. For two years he stayed in his own house and was allowed to freely preach the gospel without harassment and persecution, something he had never experienced. Rory noted that this is the end of the written book of Acts, but it really continues on to this day. We are a part of it and as Paul, need to be boldly and fearlessly preaching the gospel, whether in far off lands or in Prineville.
After the ship ran aground and was destroyed in the surf, all the people escaped to shore, and learned they were on the island of Malta. The natives were extremely hospitable and built warming fires for them, as well as providing for all their needs. As the fires were built, Paul helped to gather sticks for fuel. In the process of putting them on the fire, a viper attached itself to Paul's hand and was quickly shaken off into the fire. Nothing happened to Paul and the natives thought he was a god. The leader of the island, Publius, generously entertained them for three days, and when his father was ill, Paul prayed and the Lord healed him. As a result, many of Malta's sick came to Paul and were healed. Historically, many on the island became Christians and Malta is, today, a Christian nation. We must be careful that just because someone is "nice," as the Maltese were, that we don't shy from preaching the gospel. Niceness does not equal salvation.
Nothing comes close to the story of the virgin birth. We might tend to forget about Mary as a knee-jerk reaction to her veneration in Catholicism, but she is the mother of our Lord. The Angel Gabriel visited her and told her she’d give birth to Jesus through the Holy Spirit. She couldn’t comprehend this but Gabriel said that nothing was impossible with God. She believed and went to visit her cousin Elizabeth, who was with child herself (John the Baptist). Filled with the Holy Spirit, Elizabeth blessed Mary, who exalted the Lord and also recognized that she needed a Savior. Her words became known as “Mary’s Song” or “The Magnificat.” Application: Think of God’s past faithfulness. Mom’s you have children destined for great things. Is there anything too hard for God?
Guest teacher, Rick Rodgers, Pastor Rory's uncle, teaches on Joshua 5. In Joshua chapter 5, the Israelites had just crossed over to the Promised Land. The inhabitants of Jericho did not understand what was happening, but based on prior events, were afraid. Instead of an immediate assault, the Israelites circumcised their forces (a second circumcision since those of the first perished in the wilderness) as a symbolic standing with God. God removed the reproach of Israel that was upon them, the gift of manna ceased, and they now lived by faith. Outside the city, Joshua encountered a Man, a Man recognized as the Lord. In response, he fell on his face and worshipped. As leaders – we are all leaders – we must submit to God and worship Him. We can never be too big or busy to take our shoes off and spend time with the Lord.
Early on, Paul knew he must go to Rome, and this was God’s way to get him there. He’s was put on a prisoner transport, but as the journey was late in the season, it faced some very strong winter storms, so much so that “all hope was lost.” An angel told Paul that while everything would be lost, there would be no loss of life. Paul told this to the crew, proving he never forgot Who he belonged to and that he had total confidence in God. It’s not a question of do we believe in Him, but do we believe Him. Chris gives four takeaways about life’s storms: 1) They often come when we disobey the will of God; 2} They have a way of revealing character; 3 They cannot hide the face of God or hinder His purposes; and 4} They give us opportunities to serve others and bear witness of Jesus Christ.
Paul is bounced around between Felix and Festus, and like Felix, Festus finds no reason to punish Paul, but Paul wasn’t released in order to placate the Jews. As he was interrogated, Paul laid out the gospel to the authorities and Felix almost came to the point of believing. As a Roman citizen, Paul also appealed his case to Caesar. Everyone knew that those who accused Paul accused him because of Jesus. As Paul, we are all to be witnesses of what God has done for us.
Paul appears in front of the governor, Felix, who has some knowledge of "The Way" and is interested in the gospel. However, when Paul begins to tell him and his wife, Drusilla, about the way of salvation, and about righteousness, self-control and the judgment to come, Felix became afraid. He told Paul to leave and that he'd like to hear more at a "more convenient time," a dangerous decision.
While not the traditional account of Jesus' death and resurrection from the Gospels, Psalm 22 is no less descriptive, especially considering that it was written 1,000 years before Christ. It begins with affliction and ends with praise.
Paul is brought before Felix, where he is falsely accused by Tertullus, a Jewish lawyer, of stirring up the people, causing riots and desecrating the temple. Other Jews joined in this accusation, although there were no witnesses. Paul’s accusation was in many ways similar to what Jesus faced with the Roman and Jewish authorities before His crucifixion. Paul makes his case and he’s released to the custody of a centurion, until Lysius, the commander, comes.
Paul is brought before the Sanhedrin where he testifies of his life and speaks of the resurrection, thus dividing the Pharisees and the Sadducees, the latter not believing in the resurrection. An outcry arose and Paul was taken from among them for his protection. The Lord then encouraged him that there was more for him to do. The Jews formed a pact to kill him, but the Lord protected him and allowed him to go to Caesarea where Felix, the Roman governor, would hear his case.
Jesus was confronted by the Pharisees and others from Jerusalem, accusing Him and his followers of not washing their hands, against the traditions of the elders. This was simply a “tradition,” as opposed to Jewish law. Jesus told them they held fast to their traditions at the cost of neglecting God’s commandments. Being able to let go of traditions but hold fast to the heart and Word of God was one reason God used Chuck Smith to reach the hippies. We need to ask ourselves: What traditions do we have that keep us from reaching the people around us? Jesus changed the rules.
In Paul's first letter to the church at Corinth, he addresses problems of purity within the church, mainly, that brothers are going to law against one another in the world's - unbelievers' - court system. Paul admonishes them to settle disputes among themselves and to stop trying to cheat each other. In preparation for the rest of the chapter, he also lists a number of sins that those who practice them will not inherit the kingdom of God.
Paul arrives in Jerusalem and makes peace with those who say he discarded the Law by participating in a purification ritual with four Jews. This wasn't enough, though, as he was accused of bringing a Gentile into the temple as well as denying the Law. Beaten, he was on the verge of being killed, when he was arrested by the Romans. This gave him a opportunity to share the gospel with the unruly crowd and to inform his Roman captors that he actually was a Roman citizen.
Paul continues his journey to Jerusalem, staying with other believers along the way. By the Spirit many urged him to not go there, as imprisonment, at the least, awaited him. However, Paul, also by the Spirit, would not be persuaded otherwise. In the end they all agreed and prayed that the Lord's will would be done.
Paul meets the elders of the church at Ephesus one last time, as they travel to meet him at the coast. He reminds them of their solemn charge to shepherd the sheep, and warns them of those who would seek to destroy them.
The podcast of Calvary Prineville contains the latest sermons from Pastor Rory Rodgers, and occasionally live recordings of the latest worship service.
The podcast of Calvary Prineville contains the latest sermons from Pastor Rory Rodgers, and occasionally live recordings of the latest worship service.
The podcast of Calvary Prineville contains the latest sermons from Pastor Rory Rodgers, and occasionally live recordings of the latest worship service.
The podcast of Calvary Prineville contains the latest sermons from Pastor Rory Rodgers, and occasionally live recordings of the latest worship service.
Paul begins his journey back to Jerusalem and meets for the last time many of those he had ministered to on his missionary journeys.
Rory continues his two-part teaching on fasting, in preparation for the churchwide fast beginning Jan. 23.
In preparation for Calvary Prineville's week of fasting beginning Jan. 23, Rory presents a teaching on the many instances of fasting in the Old Testament. In its essence, fasting is like a token or symbol of our gratitude to God and is reflective of our earnestness. It is a time where we deny the physical to focus on the spiritual.
Paul continues in his third missionary journey and ministers to the saints in Troas. The gathering was on the first day of the week, which gives us the model (prescription) of meeting on Sunday, listening to sermon, breaking bread together and observing the sacraments.
On the heel of the miracles, exorcism and revival in Ephesus was an attempt by Satan to cause confusion and conflict, as he always does whenever God is moving. As people repented, confessed their sin, turned from sin and took drastic, costly steps to destroy all their connections to their past lives, the Word of the Lord grew and prevailed. However, this caused economic harm to some, especially those who made idols to the goddess Diana, and pandemonium broke out throughout Ephesus, particularly in the area of the theater. Paul considered this a ministry opportunity but was prevented from entering the melee by his friends. Finally a city official stood up and quelled the disturbance, concerned that the Romans would get involved. Luke recorded this to show that worldly powers have no power against God’s people. Ephesus is gone but the Gospel of Grace remains.
A special Christmas message, concentrating on some of the many prophesies of Jesus in the Old Testament and their fulfilment in the New.
As Paul preached and taught in Ephesus for a couple of years, many people believed, and extraordinary miracles began to happen - such as people being healed by Paul's handkerchief. Some itinerant Jews, posing as exorcists, began to invoke the name of Jesus. Paul confronted the demon in one man who caused the man to attack the seven sons of Sceva, who left bleeding and naked. The populace decided that now was the time to turn from their evil ways and those who had practiced sorcery burned all their scrolls.
In a message we need to hear frequently, Pastor Chris brings us back to Acts 15, and the attempt by the Jews to require the new believers to submit to circumcision. To them, grace was too easy. Surely more must be required. Not so! This was a pivotal point in the early church and is an ongoing problem in the church today. Some may think we need baptism to be saved, or be part of a specific church, or dress a certain way, and on and on. Part of this is because we all have baggage from our past experiences and our heritage. This continues to be “truth” for us even though it’s not scriptural, and we put this load on others. There is no difference between people – we all have sinned and have the same Lord. It is His grace that saves us – God’s Riches At Christ’s Expense – and that’s all. Once we’ve been saved and live under grace, there are two complimentary principles for grace-filled living: 1) For those under grace we are not to impose non-biblical requirements on others, and 2) Because we’re under grace we gladly restrict our freedom for the sake of others.
In Antioch Paul ministers to a Jew name Apollos, an eloquent, learned man who was on fire for the Lord, although he only knew the baptism of John. Aquila and Priscilla took him aside and taught him more accurately, after which he went on his own mission trip to Corinth to encourage other believers and to refute the Jews.In Ephesus, Paul comes across some disciples who had followed John and believed but had not yet been baptized by the Holy Spirit. They didn’t even know about the Holy Spirit so Paul prayed for them, the Holy Spirit came upon them and they spoke in tongues and prophesied. But you can’t stuff the HS in a box – He will come upon people as He wills. It may be with signs; it may not. It may happen at salvation; it may be later. It may be with the laying on of hands; it may not. It’s never the same but it is God’s desire that we all function in the Holy Spirit’s power.
The podcast of Calvary Prineville contains the latest sermons from Pastor Rory Rodgers, and occasionally live recordings of the latest worship service.
The podcast of Calvary Prineville contains the latest sermons from Pastor Rory Rodgers, and occasionally live recordings of the latest worship service.
Paul continues his second missionary journey in Corinth. Normally he would preach the gospel to the Jews who would stir up trouble for him, he would be beaten and then thrown out of town. In Corinth the Lord told Paul not to be afraid. As a result, he preached in the synagogue, was hauled before the authorities, released by the proconsul, and the Jews turned on each other.
Invited to the Areopagus by the Epicurean and Stoic philosophers, Paul explains the "new doctrine" and how it relates to their "unknown god." He had five points: 1) God does not dwell in temples made by human hands; 2) He gives life to all; 3) He has determined the fate of every person and civilization so they might seek Him; 4) the world will be judged; and 5) He assured us of this by rising from the dead. The concept of resurrection was new to the Athenians. Some rejected Paul and some believed.
Paul arrives in Athens, where he finds that there are more idols than there are men. The Athenians, it seemed, were given over to every form of idolatry, yet they were open to new ideas. As the philosophers heard about the teachings of Paul - teachings they had never heard - they became interested (TBC next teaching). Each of us must question what idols we are serving. Have we made idols out of possessions, hobbies, jobs or people?
Paul and Silas journey to Berea, where they, as has been the norm, are persecuted by the Jews. However, while teaching in Berea they come across Jews who were open to the gospel, and not only listened to what Paul had to say but daily searched the Scriptures to see if what he said was true. That is the message today: We need to be diligent, daily, searching the Scriptures to find out the mind and will of God for our lives.
Paul and Silas journey to Berea, where they, as has been the norm, are persecuted by the Jews. However, while teaching in Berea they come across Jews who were open to the gospel, and not only listened to what Paul had to say but daily searched the Scriptures to see if what he said was true. That is the message today: We need to be diligent, daily, searching the Scriptures to find out the mind and will of God for our lives.
Paul continues on his missionary journey, encouraging the various churches and reminding them that there will be suffering.
Paul continues on his missionary journey, encouraging the various churches and reminding them that there will be suffering.
Paul and Barnabas preach to both Jews and Gentiles in the region of Lycaonia, but the people are divided, and some persecute them. Some, after witnessing the healing of a crippled man, seek to worship the two as gods, but are sternly rebuffed by Paul. Then he is attacked, dragged out of the city and stoned by the Jews. Left for dead, he is revived and immediately goes back into the city.
Paul and Barnabas preach to both Jews and Gentiles in the region of Lycaonia, but the people are divided, and some persecute them. Some, after witnessing the healing of a crippled man, seek to worship the two as gods, but are sternly rebuffed by Paul. Then he is attacked, dragged out of the city and stoned by the Jews. Left for dead, he is revived and immediately goes back into the city.
Paul and his companions attend synagogue in Antioch of Persidia, where, as according to tradition, they are asked to speak. He did and gave the Jews a history lesson that pointed to Jesus as the Messiah. Gentiles heard about this, and the gospel was presented to them as well. As a result, many believed.
Paul and Barnabas sail to Cyprus on their first missionary journey and preach the gospel in both the Jewish synagogues and to the gentiles. Along the way they came across a false prophet who was actually a sorcerer, and who tried to influence a local official from believing what was preached. Paul intervened and God struck the man with blindness.
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We need to present ourselves to the Lord as an act of worship – a living sacrifice. People struggle with grace, considering it a license to sin, but grace makes us not want to sin. Our submission to the Lord is willing slavery – it’s our choice. But it’s difficult as sin and obedience are violent competitors. If we decide to be a slave to sin, the result is death. If a slave to obedience, we have life. It’s like having two volumes of your life. Volume 1, before Christ – you were a slave to sin. Volume 2, after Christ – you have obedience that leads to righteousness. There should be a radical change from before to after.
The Church began to grow, and the Jerusalem church sent Barnabas to Antioch, to see what was going on. He encouraged the church and ministered to them, but then decided to find Saul to have him help. The church was encouraged that although they were saved, they needed to continue on with purpose, making Jesus not only Savior but also Lord.
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Peter returns to Jerusalem and the news of him eating in a gentile’s house was already known. So Peter explains that how, through a vision, God called him to share the Gospel with the Gentiles as well as the Jews. Peter related that at first refused but the Lord rebuked him, and Peter obeyed. As a result, he shared with the Gentile Cornelius and his whole household, and a “Gentile Pentecost” happened. Then Peter challenged the Jewish Christians: If God gave the Gentiles the same gift as He gave us, how can we say no? When they heard these things they became silent and then glorified God that the Gentiles were given repentance to life also.
In Caesarea a centurion named Cornelius, a devout and God-fearing man, was told in a vision to send for Peter, in Joppa. At the same time, Peter had a vision of all kinds of animals in a sheet, and God told him to eat. Peter protested since most were unclean to the Jews, but God said He had made everything clean. While still thinking about the vision, Cornelius' friends came for Peter, and God told him to go with them. Arriving in Caesarea, Peter understood that God had torn the walls down between Jew and Gentile, and that's what the vision was about. He explained Jesus to Cornelius and his household - all believed, were filled with the Holy Spirit and were baptized.
Peter leaves Jerusalem to minister to the young churches hungry to hear from someone who walked with Jesus. Arriving at Lydda he came upon Aeneas, a man who had been bedridden for eight years. Even as Peter stood by him he sensed the Lord’s healing, and he was healed, which caused all those who saw Aeneas afterward to believe in Jesus. Then he heals a woman named Tabitha, who had been dead for several hours. This was Peter’s first healing. Once again, many believed. They heard the Word, saw the signs and believed. Peter made himself available, put Jesus on display and God did the rest. He lived a “deliberate” life.
Paul teaches that because of Adam's sin, all mankind is born in sin. All have sinned and need redemption. One sinned and brought death to many. Then, through the sacrifice of Jesus, one Man died and brought life to many.
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After his conversion, Saul changes from opposing the gospel to preaching it. So much so that he became a gossiper of the gospel, teaching in all the synagogues. Eventually he left Damascus for Jerusalem, prompted in great part by the Jews who were trying to kill him. In Jerusalem he intended to meet the apostles, but they were wary of him, given his history of persecuting the followers of Jesus. Finally, Barnabas convinced them that Saul was the "real deal," and that they needed to embrace him. Saul continued teaching and the church flourished.
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After Stephen is martyred, Saul is like a wild beast, set to destroy the Church. Already having created havoc in Jerusalem, he travels to Damascus to do the same. On the way, the Lord knocks him to the ground, speaks to him, and blinds him. He is directed to go to Damascus where he was lead by his friends. A man in Damascus, Ananias, was directed by the Lord to seek out Saul, pray with him, and baptize him. Saul believed and was filled with the Holy Spirit. God effectively turned the wolf into a shepherd, showing that if God can save Saul, He can save anyone.
Philip obeys the Lord and goes out to the desert. There he meets an Ethiopian eunuch - a treasurer for Queen Candace of Ethiopia - who is studying the book of Isaiah. He doesn't understand what he's reading and so asks Philip for help. Philip lays out the gospel for him, the Ethiopian believes and is baptized.
After Stephen's martyrdom the church is persecuted, scattered, and it grows! Philip, led by the Holy Spirit, travels to Samaria, an area detested by the Jews in Jerusalem, and performs many signs and wonders as people believed in Jesus. Peter and John came up to Samaria to see what was going on and after realizing the new converts hadn't receive the Holy Spirit, they laid hands on them so they could. Simon, a local sorcerer, was impressed by Philip and apparently believed and was baptized. When he saw the apostles laying on hands and the people becoming full of the Holy Spirit, he asked Philp if he could give him money so he could do that as well. That did not go over well.
Stephen, one of the first deacons and full of the Holy Spirit, preached Jesus and performed signs and wonders. This caused great opposition by the authorities, and they brought false charges against him. Beginning with Abraham, Stephen reminded the Jewish people of their heritage, how they were chosen by God but were always rebellious and how they had killed the prophets. He told them this is exactly what they had done to Jesus, and for that he became the first Christian martyr.
The apostles struggled to meet their responsibilities to teach, pray and pastor and also to administer the day-to-day affairs of the growing church. With godly wisdom they decided to appoint seven men of good reputation and full of the Holy Spirit, to minister to the practical needs of the believers.
The Lord purified the church through the taking of Ananias and Sapphira, which brought power and unity. Subsequently, there were many signs and wonders, and people came from all over to be healed. Once again, the authorities arrested the Apostles - all of them. While in prison, an angel of the Lord set them free and told them to continue preaching, which they did. Called before the authorities once again, the apostles said they needed to obey God rather than men. Finally, Gamaliel convinced them to let them go. If it was of men it would come to nothing; if of God, they couldn’t be stopped. They were beaten and released – praising God that they were counted worthy.
After Barnabas sold land and donated the proceeds (Chapter 4), husband and wife Ananias and Sapphira thought they'd do the same. The only problem was they kept part of the proceeds and gave the rest to Peter, making people believe that what they gave was all they received. Peter told Ananias that he lied to the Holy Spirit, at which time he collapsed dead on the floor. A few hours later his wife came in, and when confronted with what they'd done, she died as well.
God is after our worship out of joyful hearts. Psalm 100 has four main points. First, we are commanded to practice public praise and worship, which calls for a need to be together. We are also called to worship in song, no matter our ability. Second, we are called to serve the Lord gladly. Whatever you do, do it heartily for the Lord. We have purpose for Him and His glory, not just in the church but in our community. Third, we are created in His image, and He delights when we get to know Him, especially be being in the Word and meditating on it. Finally, we need to be continuously thanking God for His mercy as well as everything he provides.
The story of the prodigal son teaches the entire message of the Bible and is especially applicable for Resurrection Sunday. The son wanted to live life his way, as do all of us. The result is a natural leaving of God and ending up in the “big emptiness” without Him. When he came to his senses, the son returned to a loving, accepting father, who covered him in a robe of “righteousness.” The older brother, like the Pharisees, wanted judgment for his brother’s actions, exhibiting a spirit of pride and self-righteousness. He missed his father’s heart. Being a Christian is not about being “religious,” rather, it’s about being forgiven.
Finishing with Acts 4, a picture is painted of the generous spirit in the early church. Although people had their own possessions, they didn't regard them as such, and shared willingly with those who were in need. This was a large number of people as a majority of the new believers in Jerusalem were "out-of-towners," having come from other areas to celebrate the Passover. People shared out of love and not compulsion. An example given was that of Joseph, later called Barnabas, who sold a field and presented all the proceeds to the apostles for use as needed.
Peter and John come before the Jewish authorities, who tell them not to speak the name of Jesus again. In reply, they say they will obey God rather than man. Once released, they return to their companions and together pray for boldness to share Jesus. Rory emphasizes that this boldness is borne from the Holy Spirit, coupled with a close relationship with Jesus through reading the Word and prayer.
Peter and John are arrested by the Jewish authorities and Peter gives them the gospel message, concluding with the statement that Jesus is the only name in heaven by which men can be saved. This is the beginning of the Church's persecution by the world.
The healing of the paralytic definitely got the attention of the people going to the temple. This provided Peter with a ready audience and gave him a perfect opportunity to present the gospel.
As Peter and John went to the temple to pray, they came across a paralyzed man begging at the entrance. Peter said they had no money but instead, healed him so he could walk. The people were amazed but he deflected all the glory to God. Anyone could have given him money but Peter gave him Jesus. We are called to pray for healing as well with the knowledge that healing might not be God’s will for this person, but that there is to be a different outcome. Jesus is the God who heals, but whatever the outcome people need to be pointed to Jesus. All glory to God to who all glory is due!
The early church was composed of believers who were steadfast, diligent and faithful. As such they exhibited several characteristics of a healthy church that we should strive for today. They were a learning church, studying the apostles’ doctrine and the Word of God. They gave themselves to fellowship (some assembly required). They broke bread together. This included regular “love feasts” as well as the communion celebration. They continued steadfastly in prayer. The early church was a praying church. They were a generous church. They had all things in common and voluntarily shared their possessions as the need arose. It was a church of gladness, joy and simplicity. Finally, it was a witnessing, evangelical church. Being a part of a local fellowship is not essential to be saved, but it is to be a true Christian.
Peter, newly filled with the Holy Spirit and with power, stands before the confused multitude to explain what is going on, that they are not drunk with wine. He explains that they are in a time as prophesied by Joel, that Jesus died to fulfil this prophesy, that the Jews, in line with God's plan, were responsible for putting Jesus to death, that he was resurrected, and that they needed to repent.
Continuing with his teaching on the gift of tongues, Rory explains that while Calvary Chapel teaches that the gifts of the Spirit continue to this day, unfortunately we often act that they don't. This is especially true for tongues, although this is an "open-handed" issue in the church as a whole. Seventeen points about the gift are made, notably that it is used most often privately to edify the believer, but when it is used publicly, there needs to be an interpreter. Also, it is not prophetic (speaking what God says to the church) but instead declares the marvelous works of God.
As the 120 or so disciples gathered in prayer, a mighty rushing wind filled the room, they had tongues of fire above their heads, and they spoke in strange languages. This marked the gift of the Holy Spirit and the beginning of the “last days.” The result was they began to preach the gospel in foreign languages, matching the tongues of the various nationalities represented at the Passover/Pentecost celebration. The gift of tongues is “a” manifestation of being filled with the Holy Spirit, not “the” manifestation, and there is no evidence this gift ceased for the churches. This is the first of two teaching by Rory on the Holy Spirit and the gift of tongues.
Some critics don’t believe the Ascension occurred, but five times it is referenced that the disciples were eyewitness of this. In fact, as they were “eyewitnessing” and staring blankly into the sky, they were chided by two angels who told them to get to Jerusalem. There, they got to work and prayed for the Holy Spirit. During this time of waiting, they also replaced Judas with Matthias, another disciple who’d been with Jesus from the beginning and witnessed the resurrection. Where the Ascension was somewhat a “private” affair with only a few witnesses, not so Christ’s return.
Acts was written by Luke, the physician, who was an eyewitness of what Jesus had done, and follows the Great Commission. In the beginning of Acts, Jesus promises the baptism with the Holy Spirit which would give the disciples the power to be His witnesses.
We need to be thankful for everything in our lives, even the smallest, seemingly insignificant things. In this New Year we need to resolve to renew our soul, renew our thankfulness and renew our relationship with God. We need to remember all God has done for us. In Joshua 24, Joshua, for the first time speaks as a prophet and reminds the elders of Israel of all that God had done for them. He challenged them with a line in the sand: who will you serve? We all have to serve someone. The question for you today is, “Who will you serve?” Will you serve God with all your heart and be an example to your children? This is the ultimate resolution.
In concluding the time with his disciples on the beach, Jesus gives Peter a glimpse of how Peter will die. Then Peter asked Jesus what was going to happen to John, the “disciple whom Jesus loved,” a question that could have been borne out of jealousy. As it turned out, John was the only disciple who didn’t die a martyr’s death. We need not worry about what the Lord is doing with other people, the “what about him/her” syndrome, but instead just follow Jesus. He has his specific plans and spheres of ministry for each of us. John closes out his book by saying that what he writes is true, he saw it, and that there were many other things Jesus did than what he recorded.
As part of Peter's restoration, Jesus took Peter aside, along with other disciples, and questioned his love for Him. As with the three denials before the crucifixion, Jesus asked Peter three times if he loved Him. Peter said he did. Finally, Peter stated that Jesus knew all things, and that even through all that Peter did - all the denials, the stupid things and various sins - Jesus had to know that he loved Him. Jesus commanded Peter to tend His sheep. Not just to feed but to care for as a shepherd and as an overseer of the Church, which Peter became.
John concludes in Chapter 20, but then needs to deal with one more thing – the restoration of Peter – needed to connect to the book of Acts. While Peter was waiting for what was next after Jesus had been resurrected, he had to do something. He went fishing with some of the other disciples but caught nothing after fishing all night. Seeing Jesus on the shore he admitted his failure to catch anything, an admission that made him ready to receive what the Lord had for him, which was to catch an abundance of fish. Jesus already had fish on the breakfast fire, so why did he ask Peter to bring some of the fish he just caught? Was this to show that we need to bring what we have to Jesus, even though He doesn’t need it?
As Mary stooped to look into the empty tomb, she saw two angels and then turned to see Jesus but didn’t recognize Him. She’s still focused on where the body is but Jesus wanted her to focus on the big picture and to widen her horizons as to who Jesus is. When He spoke her name, she recognized Him and understood, whereby Jesus told her not to cling to Him – both He and she have more to do. She told the disciples of her experience and later that same day, Jesus appeared to all of them as they were locked in their house. He came in quietly and showed them His wounds to prove who He was. We have a God who has been through it and has the scars to prove it. He then gave them the Holy Spirit and they became the first Christians – all except Thomas who was elsewhere. It wasn’t until they met again that Jesus showed Himself to Thomas who then believed.
The first day of the week became the “Lord’s day,” due to His resurrection on that day. This became our Sunday. The first person to the empty tomb was Mary Magdalene, a woman who had been demon possessed. This was a reality that would not have helped her to be believable. Her first thought was that Jesus’ grave had been robbed. Next were Simon Peter and John who found the tomb empty as well. Peter went in first, and then John, who “saw and believed.” Peter still didn’t have a clue, even though Jesus had been teaching them about His coming resurrection. And then they went home . . . What was their trust level in the Resurrection? What is yours?
The Jews wanted to make sure Jesus was off the cross before the Sabbath, and as prophesied, He was already dead before they had to hasten the process by breaking His legs. John wrote this to make it clear that Jesus had actually died and so that the reader would believe. Then, after death, His body was removed by two secret Jewish followers and carefully prepared according to Jewish law. All this detail was given to us to drive us down the avenue toward faith in Jesus.
Crucifixion was one of the most brutal, humiliating punishments of the Roman world, first used by the Persians, and designed to make the victim die slowly and publicly. Jesus took our place on the cross, illustrated by taking the place of Barabbas, a criminal. The Psalm of the cross – Psalm 22 – prophesied all of this a thousand years before, even before crucifixion had been invented.
The basis of life in the Spirit is 1) Our identity in Jesus. Jesus is first in our lives; 2) Our legal standing before God is secure. We are no longer under God's wrath, we've been justified and our debts paid; 3) Our freedom is governed by a higher law of the Spirit of life, as opposed to the law of sin and death; 4) Our living is empowered by the Spirit of Christ Who dwells in us, as opposed to a heart hostile to God; 5) We are enabled to pursue God our Father. Life in the Spirit is to glorify God and to enjoy His presence.
Continuing with the “trial”, scourging and condemnation of Jesus, Rory reminds the church that we can’t gloss over this just because we’ve heard it before. There is more to this than what we see on the surface. Jesus is completely humiliated, crowned with thorns and mocked. Pilate had Jesus scourged in the hope the Jews would see His humanity and have compassion on Him – but his vision of the beaten and bloody Jesus failed to arouse any pity. Pilate was also afraid that Jesus was a god (not God) and therefore didn’t want to kill Him and cause some sort of offense. The question must be asked: who killed Jesus? The Romans? Pilate? The Jews? Sinners killed Jesus – anyone for whom He died. You and I.
The book of John enters a dark time, where Jesus is hauled before the Jews and ultimately sentenced to death by the Romans. In this text, Jesus is tried before Pilate, in a trial full of hypocrisy. Here are the Jews, willing to kill the true Passover lamb but unwilling to defile themselves so they can participate in the Passover feast. The real reason they wanted Jesus to appear before the Romans was so Pilate could sentence him to death – their laws wouldn’t permit it. All these things were prophesied thousands of years before. When Jesus told Pilate he came to preach the truth, Pilate was cynical when he asked what truth was. In the end, Pilate, at the urging of the Jews, released Barabbas, a common criminal. The Jews chose the world over Jesus. The Son of God was exchanged for the sin of the world – the Great Exchange.
Men need to step up and be leaders in three areas - in their marriage, in their home and in their church - and they need to lead as servants. To do this Christ must be first in all aspects of their lives.
This is John’s account of an extreme travesty of justice. The Jews had no case against Jesus but did what they could to get him convicted before Passover. This was in line with what Caiaphas had said about it being better for one man to die for the people, but it was really God who was behind all this. Jesus’ death was required as a sacrifice for the world’s sin.
New associate pastor Chris Cross gives his new family a little background on his life, and then teaches from Ephesians, where Paul reminds the Church that all three persons of the Trinity are working to secure our salvation. Once we have been saved we are completely saved. God chose us – we didn’t do the choosing. We are the desire of His heart: elected, adopted, accepted, redeemed, forgiven, given an inheritance, sealed with the Holy Spirit.
In Chapter 18 the scene shifts from five chapters where Jesus gives encouragement and comfort to his disciples to a time of betrayal, where he purposely goes into the garden to make himself available for arrest after being betrayed by Judas. Even then, as he was confronted by a great crowd, he protected his sheep.
Jesus turns from talking exclusively to His disciples and begins a conversation with the Father. He asks to be glorified so He can glorify the Father, and also prays for His disciples, that they would be kept, full of joy, and set apart from the world, even though He is sending them into the world. He also prays for those who will follow Him in the future – for us! – and for unity and love among believers.
An important part of being a Christian is to be filled with the Holy Spirit. Everyone has a spiritual void which causes us to long for God to pour Himself into that void. Being filled once, though, is not enough, as we are “leaky” vessels and have a constant need to be refilled. To accomplish this we need to 1) look to Jesus, 2) be transformed by God’s word, 3) do things that renew our minds, 4) be together with other believers, and 5) don’t do things that will quench the Spirit. Once filled we can be used by God to edify others.
Continuing in the upper room, Jesus knows it’s going to be a long day for the disciples but that their mourning will turn to joy – a joy that can’t be taken. Jesus brings comfort and peace in a way the world can’t. The bad news is that the world offers tribulation. The good news is that Jesus has overcome the world. His death paid our ransom.
As a "part 2" Rory teaches more about the Holy Spirit, who is vitally important in a believer's life for power to be a witness and to live the daily life of a Christian.
Previously in this chapter Jesus taught about the need to abide in Him to bear fruit and about how we need to love one another. Now he pivots from our relationship with one another to our relationship with the world. We are part of the world but must not be conformed to it. We can’t be of the world and still follow God – that is trying to serve two masters. We also need to expect persecution. Jesus was persecuted and so will we.
Still in the upper room, Jesus is giving final instructions to the disciples. A command, not a suggestion, is that they love one another as He has loved them. By this they will lay down their lives one for another and bear fruit, which is what they were chosen to do.
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The last home group meeting in the park, as Rory continues his teaching in Proverbs. Proverbs 8, as the Bible as a whole, points to the source of wisdom, Jesus.
Against the advice of some, Paul travels to Jerusalem, knowing the dangers that await - a journey similar to Jesus'.
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Continuing with biblical submission, marriage is a covenant rather than a partnership. Whereas the modern marriage is based on similar hobbies and values, the biblical marriage is based on a common faith, mutual respect, and self-giving love. giving love.
Jesus tells His disciples that if they truly - really - knew Him that they would have known and seen the Father. He goes on to say that whoever believes in Him will do even greater works. This is more than miracles - He refers to the fact that His followers will spread the Good News far beyond the area where Jesus ministered, works that continue today.
This session deals with the dreaded word "submission," and the proper relationship a husband and wife should have with one another; i.e., the same relationship as Christ has with His church. There is no place for "submission" as the world defines it, rather, we need to submit to one another, love unconditionally, and treat our spouse as we would be treated - with the utmost love, respect and support. With the proper view of submission the husband and wife are equals but with different roles.
Rory focuses on John 14:6, where Jesus says "I am the way, the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father except through Me." This is a key truth in Christianity. No one can be saved or come to the Father apart from Jesus. He is the Way - the only Way.
Still in the upper room, Jesus tells his disciples to not worry, rather, put their complete trust in Him. He also tells them He's prepared a place for them in heaven.
Jesus spends quality time with His disciples in the Upper Room just before he is arrested and crucified. They didn't fully understand but were concerned they were losing their teacher. Predicting His arrest, Jesus said all would desert him, but the brash Peter said he wouldn't. Jesus told them not to worry but to put their trust in Him. When He goes he will prepare a place for them and then return and take them to Himself. Where Peter is compulsive and brash, Thomas is always the doubter. He wants to know how they will get to this place. Jesus replies that He is the way, the truth and the life.
Continuing in the Upper Room, Rory goes back to the foot washing episode, but with a different lesson than last week's. Here, Jesus exemplifies servanthood, and that we all need to serve one another. People who say they follow Jesus - the penultimate Servant - must not be too proud to serve their brothers and sisters in whatever way is needed.
With Jesus' "public" ministry coming to an end, He turns now to his disciples with what some call His "upper room" ministry. Reclined at the table celebrating Passover, Jesus does something totally unexpected: he clothes himself in a towel and begins to wash the disciples feet. Assuming the role of a servant or even a despised Gentile slave, He models for the disciples what it is to be great in the Kingdom of God and that they need to serve and love one another in like fashion. He even does this for Judas, who He knew was going to betray him. More importantly, though, he was alluding to the fact that He was actually going to lay His life down for the world, and that by doing so, He would wash sin away for those who believed.
It’s a recurring theme – the unbelief of the Jewish people. Even though Jesus had performed many miracles, and after all they had seen, still, they did not believe. In the end, unbelief is the response of a heart in rebellion to God, and because they wouldn’t believe, they couldn’t believe. Their hearts got harder and harder to the point that “You don’t want it? You don’t get it.” This is what Pharaoh dealt with – his heart was hardened by God and he hardened it himself. Paul addresses this in Romans where he talks about people refusing to worship the God of creation. In the end, though, God is merciful and calls us to Him.
Millions of people had descended on Jerusalem for Passover. Many had heard of Jesus and wanted to see him, convinced he was the savior of Israel and would rescue them from the hands of their oppressors. Amidst a patriotic display of people waving palm branches, the true Savior of the world entered the city in utter humility riding the colt of a donkey. In the midst of this Jesus predicted His death and also laid the foundation for the gospel to be preached to Gentiles as well as Jews.
We exist to proclaim the Word of God and with that there’s persecution. But with the power of the Holy Spirit we can persevere. Acts shows how the disciples were persecuted yet continued to proclaim the gospel, and that like them, we need to run to Him in the midst of trials.
As people gathered for a meal after Lazarus’ resurrection – it was kind of like he was at his own wake/celebration – Mary anointed Jesus with costly perfume. This was an expression of unreserved devotion to Him; she was “all in,” giving us an example of adoration and worship to the Lord. She did this in spite of what those around her thought, including Judas, who reprimanded her for “wasting” such costly perfume. Like Mary, we need to allow our worship to be free of what others think and break out of cultural expectations. We should stand, kneel, raise our hands, sing and shout – it’s all biblical. It’s time to break out of our “worship boxes.” Jesus is worth it.
After Jesus restores Lazarus to life, many believed. Still, many refused to do so and even went so far as to report Jesus to the Jewish authorities. The Sanhedrin met to figure out what to do, and it was during this meeting that Caiaphas uttered the famous words, "It is expedient for us that one man should die for the people, and not that the whole nation should perish." He was right, but had no idea he was prophesying the death of the Messiah (one man) for the salvation of the world.
Mary and Martha send to Jesus to tell Him that Lazarus, His friend and their brother, is sick. However, it's two days before Jesus journeys to Bethany, returning to the same area where the Jews wanted to kill Him. By the time He arrives, Lazarus has been dead four days. Jesus sees the sorrow in those around Him, and His love for the sisters and Lazarus was immeasurable. In a great act of love and to build the faith in those around Him, He speaks and Lazarus comes out of the tomb.
After praying and fasting, the disciples in Jerusalem send out Paul and Silas, according to the direction of the Holy Spirit. Along the way they met a Jewish sorcerer, Bar-Jesus, who was with Proconsul Sergius Paulus. The proconsul wanted to know more about Jesus but the sorcerer tried to dissuade him. Filled with the Holy Spirit, Saul, now called Paul, confronted the sorcerer who was made blind for a time. This was very direct, righteous anger directed to one who would impede the gospel, similar to what Jesus would have done – loving people enough to tell them the truth. For us, we need to be wary of people like the sorcerer who believe a little bit of this and a little bit of that, and think it’s OK. Satan uses “religion” all the time to get people off track in their walk with the Lord.
The Jews confront Jesus: Are you the Christ? Jesus told them they can’t believe because they aren’t His sheep. His sheep hear their Master’s voice, He gives them eternal life, and no one can pluck them from His, or the Father’s hand. He taught two, seemingly opposing biblical truths: It is man’s responsibility to believe in Jesus, but there is also divine sovereignty. He also taught that we are His, and the Father’s, forever (eternal security), and in the process, Jesus claimed his divinity.
After Stephen was martyred, the disciples were scattered in the persecution that followed. But like hot coals being flung from a fire that is stomped on, they spread the truth of Jesus to both Jews and Gentiles in regions away from Jerusalem. One such city was Antioch – a thriving melting pot of people and pagan worship. The new church at Antioch was growing and Barnabas was sent to see what was going on. He encouraged the disciples there, now called Christians, and went to get Saul, the perfect guy to teach these new believers. This was a pivotal moment in the Church.
James 1:20 says to count it all joy when we are faced with troubles. Do we? Job is our prime example. An extremely wealthy man who was held in high esteem, Satan tried to convince God that he was a fraud, that if things got really bad he would curse God. After suffering four major catastrophes Job's response was not to complain but to worship God. Then he was afflicted with boils and his wife said he should just curse God and die. Still he did not sin and three friends came by to give him silent comfort. Close friends are important.
Rory gives a special Resurrection Sunday message in which he reads from Luke 24, which recounts Jesus' resurrection and the belief/disbelief of His disciples, including the women. They were looking for a Jewish savior, but when Jesus was killed, they relegated Him to the role of a prophet. Not until their eyes were opened did they see that Jesus was truly God's Son. From this, Rory moves to the importance of baptism as a preface to numerous baptisms performed at the end.
Peter returns to Jerusalem where the apostles and other believers questioned him about being with Gentiles. He explained the vision he had in Joppa, his trip to Caesarea, and the conversion of Cornelius, his family and friends. The Jerusalem Jews were thinking according to tradition (we all have traditions that are non-biblical) and couldn't see Gentiles being saved, but Peter showed that this was all aligned with Scripture, and who was he to disagree with God? They humbled themselves and glorified God for His salvation to all, not just the Jews.
Rory's brother-in-law Joseph shares how Jesus delivered him from his chains and set him free.
Cornelius, a devout man who is also a Roman centurion, is told by an angel to send men to a certain house in Joppa and bring a man (Peter) back with them. Meanwhile, Peter was shown in a vision that nothing was unclean in God's eyes. The Gentile men came and Peter left with them. Welcomed to Cornelius' home, Peter explained the gospel to Cornelius, his family and friends. They believed and were filled with the Holy Spirit.
There is only one door into the sheep pen, and those who try to enter any other way are thieves and false shepherds. Jesus, the True Shepherd, enters by the door where the sheep hear His voice, they know His voice, He knows them, and there is an intimate relationship. Jesus also willingly lays His life down for the sheep, something a hired man won’t do. Jesus called himself the “door” of the sheep, and so there is only one way to salvation, i.e. through the door, through Jesus. The Jews thought He was insane.
Continuing with the familiar story of the man, blind from birth, who was healed by Jesus. He was brought before the Pharisees who refused to believe Jesus had healed him, that perhaps he was a different man. After questioning the man’s parents and once again the man, their foolishness was exposed by the man’s simple answers. They refused to believe he could be healed by a sinner, as they also refused to acknowledge who Jesus really was. They were religious leaders who looked obedient to the Lord – self-righteous – and didn’t think they needed the righteousness from above. They thought they could see but were blind. The man, on the other hand, met Jesus and worshipped.
Peter begins his missionary work and miracles begin. A paralyzed man is healed. Tabitha is risen from the dead. These were done by the power of God, through Peter, and he was quick to give God all the glory. Our lives should reflect that we are believers in Jesus by the things we do, giving God all the credit, and focus on others instead of ourselves.
This is the familiar account of the man blind from birth who was healed by Jesus. Some have said this relates to the sight of the blind and the blindness of the sighted. We are all blind, not from our parents, but from our inborn sin. It’s through Jesus’ power that this man was healed. Without Jesus, like us, he was destined to live in perpetual darkness.
Continuing with Jesus’ confrontation with the Jews, He makes it clear that religious privilege does not guarantee a right attitude toward the things of God. Heaven will never be gained by pedigree. Interestingly, the Jews were seeking to kill the very one that their “father,” Abraham, was looking forward to. Jesus told them they had the devil as their father, and not wanting to hear the truth, they called Jesus Satan. Those who are truly God’s children will honor the Son, and the Jews weren’t willing to do that. Finally, Jesus claimed to be God and the Jews blew their collective gasket.
Philip, a deacon and evangelist to Samaria, is told by an angel of the Lord to go to the desert. This was odd since people were getting saved where he was. Nevertheless he was obedient and came across an Ethiopian eunuch, sitting in a chariot, reading Isaiah. He asked Philip to help him understand, believed on Jesus, and then wanted to be baptized. He was and then Philip was miraculously transported to another area. Philip was obedient to the Lord no matter how strange it may have seemed and the result was another soul coming to the Lord. Baptism is obedience to the Word as well. It doesn’t save but is a reflection of salvation.
Jesus confronts the legalistic Jews who might have believed what He said but didn’t come into a saving faith, and who resented Jesus for telling them that they were slaves to sin. Only Jesus can set us free to be who we were intended to be in God’s love. He who the Son sets free is free, indeed.
By Jesus saying He is the light of the world, He is saying he is divine. His light is global and He is our illumination. The Pharisees judged Him according to the way of the flesh, and the Jews tried to rest in their pedigree instead of Jesus. Who will die in their sins? The self-reliant, those who remain worldly and have never repented, and those who don’t know Him and are blind.
When people serve well as deacons, they become bold for the gospel. This is evidenced by Stephen, who had great boldness with signs and wonders. The Jews opposed him and he gave them a history lesson about how the God of grace had worked with and for them throughout history, but still, the Jews were stiff-necked people, full of idolatry and hypocrisy. When he rightly said they killed Jesus, they became furious and stoned him. Saul, later Paul, assented to his death.
Three types of people are in this familiar encounter of the woman caught in adultery: the accused; the accusers; and the One to whom the accused is brought. The religious leaders set a trap for both the woman caught in adultery and also for Jesus. Adultery is serious (lust is also adultery) and sympathy for the woman should not distract from her sin, however, Jesus neither condones it nor condemns her. Those who came to shame Jesus leave in shame, but the woman stayed in His presence. Jesus gave her hope, forgave her and transformed her future.
Many were added to the early church, some were removed, and it greatly multiplied. There came a time when the physical needs of people weren't being met and the first deacons were established.
As opposed to an exhaustive teaching on fasting (resources are available both in print and online for those interested), Rory summarizes the history of Calvary Prineville and the important role prayer and fasting have played throughout the years, as the local Body prepares for a churchwide fast this coming week. This is an excellent teaching both from the standpoint of how fasting plays into the life of the believer and the church, as well as a short history of this local fellowship and the Lord's provision. Note: the beginning of the audio has been clipped.
The Holy Spirit, as the third Person of the Trinity, is not an “it.” Jesus gave the Holy Spirit to the disciples and then promised a further “baptism with the Holy Spirit,” the promise of the Father. Pentecost ushered in the age of the Spirit who gave the disciples power to be witnesses. Beyond having the Holy Spirit within us, we need to have the Holy Spirit come in power upon us. All we need to do is ask.
In Acts we see the start of persecution after Peter and John are taken to task for healing a paralytic. Filled with the Holy Spirit, Peter preaches Jesus to the people and to the Sadducees. We can expect persecution if we believe in Jesus, and even more so if we speak His Name. If we haven’t experienced persecution we should ask ourselves “why not?”
During the last day of the Feast of Tabernacles, Jesus proclaims that as God provided water in the wilderness from the rock, He will satisfy those who thirst with Living Water, the Holy Spirit.
Jesus gave his disciples a “new” command – to love one another. This was not really “new” but fresh. He is the example of how to love one another with sacrificial love. We need to love and expect nothing in return, and show no partiality. Are we loving people who are hard to love? What is hindering us? We cannot profess to love God and not love people.
A special Christmas Eve service at Calvary Prineville. Rory's mic is off for the first 90 seconds.
Jesus hangs back from going to the Feast of Tabernacles, but eventually sneaks in to the celebration before he is found out. During this incident five important questions about Jesus are posed: Where is He? How does He know so much? Who wants to kill Him? Who is He? and will you come to Him?
Peter uses the healing the lame man as an opportunity to preach the gospel, but is quick to stay humble and direct the glory for the healing to where it is due. This was a bold and blunt condemnation of the Jews for killing Jesus, yet he has compassion for them, acknowledging they did it in ignorance, but now have the chance to repent and be converted. The gospel converts us and transforms us. Sins are blotted out and there is instant refreshing and relief.
Beyond Jesus being the Bread of Life, there are three important questions whose answers we need to understand. First, where did Jesus come from? The Father sent the Son that we would believe. Second, why did he come? He came from heaven to give life to the world – to do the will of the Father. Finally, what does that mean for me? It means that we would see the Son and God’s great love for us, and then believe and trust, receiving everlasting life; the Bread that lasts forever. In Hebrews 10:5 we see that this was all planned. Jesus was on a mission from the Father so that none of us would be lost.
Jesus warned people not to labor for temporal food but to seek the eternal. How much effort do we put in things that won’t last? There is no method or list of works needed to be saved; we simply need to believe. Jesus will keep those who come to Him, and who will have a future hope and be raised on the last day to everlasting life.
As Peter and John go to the temple to pray, they are accosted by a lame man for alms. Instead of giving money, he is healed. This was done in front of very “religious” people – the kind of people that don’t hear very well. They know what they know, usually as taught by someone else. Christians, on the other hand, have the Bible as their authority. Peter trusted the Lord would heal him and rebuked the people for wanting to give credit to them, based on Peter and John’s own power and godliness.
Jesus sent the disciples across the Sea of Galilee, where in the dark of night they encountered a strong storm. Afraid because Jesus wasn’t with them, they strained at the oars, until they saw Him walking on the water in the midst of it all. Matthew recounts that Peter got out of the boat to walk to Jesus, but saw his circumstances, took his eyes off Jesus, and began to sink. We need to remember the big picture that God has a plan for each of us and not to let the cares of the world choke out the seed of the gospel.
A new and courageous Peter stands up and preaches to a large crowd. Using Old Testament passages he quotes Joel and David to preach the gospel. In the last days, or Day of the Lord, he said, the Holy Spirit would be poured out on all mankind. This isn’t just a shower, but downpour of power to preach and to prophesy, which is speaking forth the heart of God as exhortation, encouragement and comfort toward men. Peter pointed out that Jesus was crucified both as part of the Father’s determined purpose and foreknowledge on one hand, and as man’s free will in their hatred for Him on the other. God’s purpose vs. man’s free will is a profound mystery to this day. The crowd knew all about Jesus and knew they were in need of Him and asked Peter what they should do.
After working many miracles for sick people, Jesus went away to rest with His disciples. Still, the people followed him, and Jesus had great compassion on them because they were like sheep without a shepherd. He sought to feed them but the disciples only found a young boy with five barley loaves and two fish. This was a very tiny amount of food but enough for the Lord’s purpose. Blessing the food, Jesus gave thanks to the Father, because he knew what this tiny amount could do. In the end, there was a lavish supply for up to 25,000 people, counting the women and children; everyone had more than enough food. We need to realize that there is always abundance with the Lord’s supply and that we need to trust Him with the problems in our lives.
There was a fourfold witness of Jesus: 1) Jesus HImself; 2) John the Baptist; 3) the works of Jesus; and 4) the witness of the Father. Jesus indicted the Jews for their unbelief which was a spiritual and moral failure against God. The never heard God's voice yet claimed to be followers of Moses and never saw His form, even though Jesus was the manifestation of the Father. Even though they were experts in the Scriptures, they didn't have the Word of God dwelling in them and missed Jesus, who the entire Bible pointed to. The Jews didn't read the Bible as intended, not understanding that it is the story of how God loves His children and comes to rescue them. Every Bible story whispers His name.
After Jesus ascended, the disciples waited for the Promise of the Father, which was the baptism with the Holy Spirit. The Holy Spirit has three presences in the believer: He's with us (beside us), in us, and is poured upon us (baptized with). The purpose of being baptized with the Holy Spirit is for boldness - to be a bold witness for Jesus with courage and power. There is nothing to be afraid of. It's important to realize that the Holy Spirit is a person who has feelings and is not a "force." He, the Father and the Son are equal but separate. There is no formula for being baptized with the Holy Spirit but there is order.
Christianity has nothing if Jesus isn’t God, because as we believe in Jesus we pass from life to death. Most people, even Christians, don’t have an accurate understanding of the resurrection of the dead. All will be resurrected – some to eternal life (those who have done good works because of their faith in Jesus) and some to eternal death (those who didn’t believe in Jesus and as a result, practiced evil). Jesus transforms dead sinners to living sons. The entire world will be judged.
God is both good and severe, and where there is mercy, salvation and justice there is also judgment. You can’t give one attribute to God and ignore the others. A day has been appointed for judgment – a day of reckoning by the Son. Today we are being attacked by the “religion of tolerance,” but unless you acknowledge Jesus Christ as the risen Son of God, and believe in His Name, you will not be saved. Any religion that does not honor Jesus as God is from hell.
Rory gives an introduction to the book of Acts, which is both historical and evangelical. Acts is the main source of our study of the Church. Written by Luke, a physician, it is an orderly account, and is incredibly accurate. Places referenced in Acts can still be found today. It is at this time that Jesus told the disciples to wait in Jerusalem until they received the Promise of the Father, who was the Holy Spirit. Verse 8 is the key verse.
Mark's brief description of the events after Jesus' resurrection is examined, with both Matthew and Luke used to fill in the gaps. After His resurrection, the scared disciples refused to believe that Jesus was alive. Only when He appeared to them did they understand. God allowed this to unfold to provide many witnesses, and then Jesus told the disciples to preach the gospel to every creature. That is our reason for existence - to preach the gospel. It's the play that's been given and we need to run it. Then Jesus left so that the Holy Spirit could come and dwell in the believers and to give us power so we can do what we're supposed to do.
Whereas our concepts of a day, a month and a year are all tied to natural (created) phenomena, the week is directly related to the creation itself. God created for six days and then rested on the seventh - a week. This has been passed on through cultures for thousands of years. The Jews, following the Old Testament laws, regarded the seventh day (now known as Saturday) as the Sabbath. However, early Christians soon made the first day of the week the Lord's day, based all that had happened on the first day: the Resurrection, Pentecost, the Great Commission, the Ascension. This became Sunday, the Lord's day, and became the day they chose to be together to worship. So we are commanded to keep the Sabbath, a day of rest, which for us is Sunday. The question is, are you convinced in your own mind what you believe about this day? It isn't a legalistic thing. Are you giving a care?
It is a fact that Jesus died and rose again from the grave - the foundation of our faith. Immediately after, people were afraid. The women - who at least weren't afraid to be with Jesus at the crucifixion while the disciples hid - were also afraid to tell of His resurrection. Joseph of Arimathea, a secret disciple who received Jesus' body for burial was also afraid, and so came at night. We need not be "secret" disciples. Because of Jesus we are righteous. Let the "was" be crucified with Him.
Healing on the Sabbath was the beginning of the real persecution of Jesus. This is also where he begins to show himself to be equal in authority with the Father. The question was: Does God work on the Sabbath or rest on the Sabbath? Does He violate the Sabbath law? The Jews wrestled with this question. Jesus said the Father has been working and so has He. The Jews instantly understood the importance of what He said, that Jesus was claiming to be God. Jesus also said he can't work independently from the Father, that there is an eternal interweaving - a great relationship and fellowship within the Trinity. He then said He would do even greater works than healing a crippled man, that he would raise people from the dead. This shows that He has authority.
After Jesus leaves Samaria he goes to Galilee. There he is received as opposed to in Jerusalem, his own country, although he was received in Galilee based on the miracles he did in Jerusalem. This wasn't authentic faith in the Savior of the world. He meets a nobleman who is desperate for his dying son to be healed, and who realized that with all he had he had nothing. In life, trials drive us to Jesus. As opposed to those who believed Jesus because of his miracles, this nobleman, like the Samaritan woman, believed because of what he said. The nobleman's faith grew from a little spark of hope to a flame out of desperation, such that he didn't rush home to see if his son had been healed - he knew it. In the end, he and his entire household believed, which is what happens when leaders believe. Great things happen.
Note: tech difficulties cut off the first few minutes. The Samaritan woman returns to her town and tells everyone about Jesus, and many believe because of her testimony. Our fields are white, and we need to be willing to take part in the harvest of souls.
The disciples were directed to find a man in Jerusalem who would take them to the Upper Room where they would celebrate Passover. They found it just as Jesus had said. The Passover foreshadowed Jesus, who is the true and better Passover Lamb. The Passover feast celebrating vicory became tainted with treachery because of Judas' betrayal of Jesus. This was prophesied and had to happen. The Last Supper is a time of true intimacy with Jesus, and communion proclaims the gospel to the world.
In this classic story of the woman at the well, Rory explains why Samaria was sort of a "no-go" area for Jews. Nevertheless, Jesus was called to travel through there where he met the Samaritan woman. She had three strikes against her: she was a Samaritan; she was a woman; and she was living in adultery. Lovingly, He confronted her that she needed to be saved and experience the living water of the Holy Spirit. Satisfaction on any level will fade away – except for the life-giving Spirit of the Living God.
Jesus is baptizing at the same time as John the Baptist, and some of John's disciples are a bit jealous, recognizing that Jesus had more people coming to him than John did. John knew his ministry was not about him; instead, he needed to reflect all glory and attention to Jesus. In our lives and ministries, we much decrease and Jesus increase. Let his fame be made great.
It's important that we gather corporately for worship and teaching, but just as importantly that we gather in small groups. It is in these small groups that we will grow in our Christian walk and relationships with other believers.
Jesus was sent into the world to save it, not to condemn it. There is no condemnation for those who are in Jesus. Jesus is the light of the world, but it isn't our natural tendency to come to the light. It's the sovereign work of God that moves us in that direction.
This well-known verse confronts us to either believe or reject Jesus. This is God's great love to us even though we were dead in sin, and we respond by loving HIm and by loving others. Racism has no place in Christianity - Jesus died for all lives, the whole world. The love of God is limitless.
This is Joe Papineau's first teaching at Calvary Prineville. He starts by giving his testimony and how the Lord has worked in his life, and then moves to teach the end of Mark 13 - the Olivet Discourse - which he is also teaching in Paulina. Jesus teaches there are definite signs of His coming, although no one knows the exact hour. People don't agree on End Times interpretations be he's OK with this. When it happens, we'll know. There are two separate aspects of Jesus' return, separated by some amount of time. The first, Jesus returns for His Church in a "normal" world. The second, He returns with His Church as Conqueror to judge the world, which by now is gripped in the Great Tribulation. We don’t know when, so we need to be ready, alert and eager. Allow the Lord to use us.
Nicodemus comes to Jesus in the night and Jesus tells him that to see the kingdom of God one must be born again. Nicodemus can't understand how this can be, even though he is a respected teacher of the law and the Old Testament referred to being washed new with water.
Daniel prophesized about the Desolation, and it was partially fulfilled in 168 BC when Jerusalem was conquered and a pig sacrificed in the Temple. However, there is a greater fulfilment in the future during the End Times when the antichrist sets up an abomination. According to Daniel, Jesus will return 3 1/2 years later. Jesus warns us that when this happens we are to flee because there will be massive persecution. However, Christians will be raptured before this extreme time in world history, worse than anything ever before. We need to hold End Times stuff loosely, since there are many interpretations and some things are just a mystery. At the end of the day it's all about Jesus conquering, and if the Creator of the world says "take heed," we need to pay attention.
Jesus enters the Temple, sees that it has become a marketplace instead of a house of worship, and brings correction as prophesized in Malachi 3. The Jews question him but don't look at their own lives. As a sign He said he would be killed and then raised up in three days, and after his resurrection, the disciples remembered this and believed. The signs Jesus did fostered faith in peoples' hearts. Signs are good as long as they point you to Jesus.
Joe begins a series on the Olivet Discourse, where Jesus tells his disciples about the signs of the end times. As the disciples marvel at the Temple, Jesus says every stone is going to be torn down. Later it was, and this shows us that when He says something is going to happen, it will. Now, concerning end times, we're looking for two things: First, Jesus coming toward the earth and rapturing the Church; and second, after a period of tribulation, the return of Jesus to the earth with His church to reign. Jesus tells us not to be deceived by false prophets. He will return.
This is the well-known story of Jesus turning water into wine, but there is more to it than first meets the eye. More than wine, this illustrates that Jesus came to do away with the old and usher in the new. The term "drawing," when He drew the wine out of the jars, refers to drawing from a well, the water of which, like grace never ends. This new wine is better than all that before.
Jonah strayed, just like we all stray, but remained a child of God. However, he knew that when things got tough that if he cried out to the Lord, He would hear him. In the end, Jonah’s obedience led to God’s victory. Like Jonah, we all run at some time and we all need to repent.
NOTE: The audio is garbled at first but is OK later on.
John the Baptist came to point people to Jesus. He prepared the way and then got out of the
Jesus, the Word, always was and became flesh among us. At the heart of every cult is a wrong view of who Jesus is. He came to dwell, or "tabernacle” among us. If He had not become a man, he could not have been tempted. Now victory is possible for us because of His strength.
The Psalm addresses the problem of the wicked flourishing while the righteous languish, or in other words, the suffering of the righteous while the wicked flourish. This is all too evident in the events of the day, but at the end of the day, with so many opinions, we need to know that Jesus is Lord and loves people. We need to have a healthy perspective on the things going on right now and know that Jesus is at the center of it all. We need to put our trust in God and declare His works. Truly God is good.
A celebration of praise and thanksgiving as Calvary Prineville meets corporately for the first time in several weeks. God is faithful!
This answers the question, why did Jesus come into the world? He came for life and light. The Light shines in dark places, but the world loves darkness and doesn't believe it's in it. The gospel confronts you in your sin. John the Baptist, as an Old Testament apostle, was sent out to bear witness of the light. Jesus is the true light and we need to receive him and completely believe in him, then we have the right to eternal life.
The disciples finally understand (mostly) who Jesus is, yet after he tells them what is going to happen to him, they still think he's going to be an earthly king. Two of them, seeking importance, request to be allowed to sit to his right and left when he sits in Glory. Jesus tells them this is not his to grant, but that they will suffer as he will suffer. When the other disciples are upset about this, Jesus calls them all together and says that he came not to be served, but to serve, and they must be servants as well.
Jesus believed that the Bible was reliable and we need to start with the assumption that it IS the inspired Word of God. What does the Bible say about itself? How can it be God's Word if it's written by men? It was breathed out by God, spoken by God, and written by men inspired by the Holy Spirit. The Bible is profitable. Let the Word of God be the main influencer of your thoughts.
Four reasons the New Testament is a reliable document: 1. It's written in documentary style; 2. It has a reliable historic transmission; 3. There is evidence of early composition and it gets details right that you had to have been there to know; and 4. There is external corroboration
Don’t serve the world – the world does not set up your world view. Put your faith in God for the details we haven’t figured out. Ultimately you have to choose to trust God.
John is the fourth of the "synoptic gospels," and since he was aware of those written by Matthew, Mark, and Luke, he adds different information. His thrust is that Jesus came into the world and by believing in His name we will have eternal life. He begins by saying Jesus has always been. He was there at creation. He was not created, He was. He was with God the Father but not God the Father, although He was identical. He was always and always was God.
The end of Revelation - a section of invitation - closes out with the message: "Jesus is coming quickly." This doesn't so much mean He's coming tomorrow or the next day, although He could, but rather when He comes, it will be quick. Instantaneous. We need to be ready, and Jesus invites anyone who would hear His words to turn from sin and wait for Him. We are also told that as we are found, so shall we be eternally. Change won't be possible after he comes. Found dirty, we'll be dirty forever and cast into hell. Found clean, we'll be with Him forever in heaven. Jesus is the first and last and completes everything. To love Him is to obey Him.
In this final chapter of Revelation, we see the restoration of the earth as a restored Eden. Life flows from the throne of God, both as a river of life and a new tree of life. The nations are healed, all things are restored and the curse is no more. The Throne of God will be there and due to His radiance, there will never be darkness. We will see His face and spend eternity gloriously serving Him through serving one another.
John is shown the New Jerusalem, where the redeemed from all the ages will go for eternity. The city is huge - 3.375 trillion cubic miles in size - and made of pure gold. Its splendor, glory, and radiance are beyond comprehension. No artificial illumination is needed as it is illuminated by the glory of God. There is no night and those who dwell there are in complete safety.
The Resurrection is the most important thing Jesus did and is the best-proven fact in history. Everything depends on this issue. If His claims are true, so are His promises. Six main points of the Resurrection include: it's the foundation of Christianity, it was predicted, the tomb was empty, there were eyewitness accounts, there was the witness of the Apostles, and there is a historical record.
All things are made new in this passage of Revelation. God may either renew His existing creation or may start over - it's not clear. In any case, there will be a purification of some sort. All the negatives and the discoloration of sin will be gone. New Jerusalem will be established as a redeemed community in heaven - beautiful and not made by man. God will dwell with mankind and us with Him. Pain will be no more and death will be dead. This is a full inheritance for those who overcome but for others, it constitutes the second, eternal death.
Continuing in Revelation, we come to the Great White Throne Judgment, the judgment for those who haven't believed in Christ. The non-believers are raised from the dead, the Lamb's Book of Life is opened, and if their names aren't found there they are sent to eternal fire. Those who have rejected Christ will be judged by their deeds which don't measure up to the perfection required by God. Those who have trusted in Christ have their names written the Book of Life and will live forever in the presence of the Lord.
As we enter what may be a new norm - at least temporarily - of gathering together via the internet, it is important to remember that we continue to do so. We need to assemble on a regular basis and even more as we see the day of the Lord approaching. We also need to provoke one another to love and good works. Provoke can also mean incite. It is the responsibility of every Christian to intentionally exhort one another on an increasing basis.
Having had the Nepal mission trip cancelled - definitely a closed door - Jonny gives a biological overview of the Coronavirus, followed by Rory who teaches on what our response as Christians should be. From end times prophesy to simply the result of our sin nature (not the fault of the Chinese), he shows how we need to lean into the Lord and be lights for those around us. This is, no doubt, a tremendous opportunity for the gospel to be preached.
Jesus tells us that we have to enter the Kingdom as a little child - with a simple faith. The rich young ruler thinks he can do it by keeping the commandments, but Jesus says no, that he needs to sell all he has, and then he can follow Him. The ruler won't because he loves his "stuff" more than he loves Jesus. We can't receive the Kingdom - salvation - by doing, and we have to be willing to search our hearts to see what we love more than Jesus.
Coming up is the church's annual week of prayer and fasting - this year April 6-10, just before Resurrection Sunday. For those who haven't been involved before, and as a refresher for those who have, Rory gives a historical and scriptural basis for fasting, a Christian discipline that has been neglected by many. For this episode, examples from the Old Testament were given. In the next episode, Rory will look at the New Testament.
From a pre-millennial standpoint, with conviction and humility, Rory teaches that after the battle of Armageddon, Satan is captured and cast into the bottomless pit, or abyss, for 1,000 years. During this time the earth is restored to its former, created glory. There will be peace among all, and no more war. While the faithful throughout the ages will judge, the "tribulation survivors" will still seek out evil, even though Satan is bound. Then, Satan is released for a little while to deceive the nations once again. Finally, gathered for battle against Jerusalem, he is completely destroyed and cast into the lake of fire, forever and ever.
An angel gathers all the birds for a great supper, while the beast and all the kings and armies gather together to defeat the returned Jesus. The battle of Armageddon rages for all of an instant (don't blink, you'll miss it), and the beast and the false prophet are captured and cast into the lake of fire where they will remain by themselves for 1,000 years, later to be joined by the condemned on earth. The warring armies are all killed and fed on by the birds, who have their fill. We get to choose if we want to be the feast or be at the feast as the bride of Christ.
Jesus, the King of kings and Lord of lords, returns to earth on a white horse, followed by the armies of the saints and angels, also on white horses. He is crowned with many crowns, His eyes are like fire and He has a sword in His mouth to strike the nations. Judgment has come to the earth.
After the Transfiguration, the three disciples - Peter, James and John - come down the mountain with Jesus, who told them not to say a thing to anyone. Why did He say this? It was perhaps so they would treasure this thing in their hearts and then after being filled with the Holy Spirit, they could use this experience to provide credibility to their testimonies. They also questioned that if Jesus had come, why hadn't Elijah as was prophesied? There are various interpretations, such as John the Baptist was a type of Elijah, but we need to just believe and follow Jesus, and focus on Him, whether or not we have full understanding.
Babylon has been destroyed, Heaven exults and God is worshipped. Alleluia! Alleluia! Alleluia! Alleluia!
Pastor Rob Verdeyen teaches on prayer: why we pray and why we need to keep on praying. He uses examples from Calvary Corvallis showing how important it is to pray, how the more you pray the more your will becomes aligned with the Lord's, and that nothing of value is accomplished without prayer.
Jesus is transfigured in front of the disciples showing a vision of heaven and that he is, indeed, God. Moses and Elijah appear as well, representing the Law and the prophets, both of which pointed to Jesus. However, when Peter wants to make tabernacles for all three, that is, worship all three, God rebukes him. "This is my Son. Listen to Him." Jesus is the only one we worship.
Babylon the Great falls and with it, all its wealth and pleasures, partaken of by those who chose the things of this world over the things of God. Utterly destroyed in an hour, it became a place of demons and unclean birds. This was judgment and retribution for the saints, apostles and prophets she killed.
John sees a vision of a red woman on a red beast. The woman is Babylon, the great harlot, which also represents the world. All of us are born to serve the world and are only saved through Jesus. However, we need to be constantly diligent that we don't chase after false gods and other things in the world that take our love from Jesus.
Jesus heals a blind man and people are given what they seek - a miracle. But what they really need is to know who Jesus is. Just like people who go to a doctor to get a pill, but don't want to change their lifestyle, people seek instant relief through miracles, but instead, what they (and we) need is a heart change.
Once again Jesus feeds a hungry multitude and is challenged by the Pharisees. Leaving the site in a boat, the disciples realized they forgot bread and were worried. Jesus rebuked them for their lack of understanding. Do we still lack understanding? We need to remember Jesus' continuing faithfulness.
Seven different judgments utterly destroy the earth: men are inflicted with loathsome sores, the sea turns to blood, the rivers turn to blood, men are scorched, there is darkness and pain, the Euphrates dries up, and the earth is utterly shaken.
Jesus ministers to the Gentiles and heals a demon-possessed child. Although a Gentile, the mother trusted Jesus and her faith caused her to seek him for the child's healing. We need to trust in God's timing and not ours.
Four current topics - the Big Bang theory, the origin of life, miracles, the empty tomb - are best explained from a Christian perspective.
Angels, at the direction of the Son of Man, harvest clusters of grapes (those on the earth who have rejected God) and put them in a winepress, where they are crushed, and blood flows deep on the face of the earth.
Local contractor Scott Graham details his journey from being a successful contractor to giving it up to serve Jesus in other nations. Associated with and trained through a ministry called Respect the Corners, he and his wife have served in Nepal and will soon be going to South Africa where they will minister through Crossfit coaching.
The 144,000 redeemed Jews sing a new song to the Lamb, and follow him wherever He goes. Three angels proclaim throughout the earth: one preaches the Gospel; one declares that Babylon has fallen; the third warns that those who worship the beast are doomed to eternal punishment.
With only a few loaves and fish, Jesus feeds 5,000 men (maybe up to 20,000 considering women and children. This shows compassion that results in action, as opposed to just sitting back in sympathy. Jesus used this moment to show His greatness, something our sinful nature can't understand., but His grace is far more powerful than our ignorance. What would you have me do, Lord? Be ready to ask, and when He fills your basket, go serve.
The Church is like a Lego structure: no matter our size there is a place for each of us, and we won't be complete unless everyone finds their "fit." We all have our unique part to play in edifying the Body of Christ.
The second beast, the false prophet, rises from the earth and deceives the elect through sign and wonders. He gives breath to an image of the antichrist and forces all to either worship it or die. Those who worship receive the mark of the beast.
Jesus sends out his disciples two-by-two, with instructions to take nothing and to stay where they are received. They were given power over unclean spirits and the power to heal. They preached repentance, cast out demons and healed those who were sick. This is followed by the account of how John the Baptist died at the hands of Herod, after Herod promised his wife's daughter anything she wanted, and the wife asked for John's head on a platter. This shows that there is a cost to being sent.
The beast arises from the sea, given power by the dragon (Satan), who the world begins to worship.
A vision of a woman (Israel) giving birth (Jesus) who then escapes the Dragon (Satan). The Dragon then makes war against the earth, Israel, and the redeemed.
As the second half of a "parenthetical revelation" between the judgments, John sees the two witnesses in Jerusalem, as well as other signs and wonders ushering in the end of times.
As almost an "aside" between the trumpet judgments, John sees an angel with a "little book," and is told that "there should be delay no longer."
Jesus uses parables to explain the Kingdom of God. He uses things that are mundane, common and ordinary to us and shows that the Kingdom of God doesn't come about by our ingenuity. It starts out tiny but grows large in our lives if we stop trusting in ourselves and instead, trust in Him. Only then can He work. Hearing is an important first step.
Aaron Mapes teaches on the Great Commission, specifically related to what the Lord has done in his family and their new direction in ministry.
The podcast of Calvary Prineville contains the latest sermons from Pastor Rory Rodgers, and occasionally live recordings of the latest worship service.
Jesus teaches the parable of the sower, and warns people to be good soil, so that when the Word falls on them they will produce much fruit.
The podcast of Calvary Prineville contains the latest sermons from Pastor Rory Rodgers, and occasionally live recordings of the latest worship service.
As he is pressed by a throng of people seeking miracles and healing, Jesus withdraws with his followers and chooses his 12 disciples.
The podcast of Calvary Prineville contains the latest sermons from Pastor Rory Rodgers, and occasionally live recordings of the latest worship service.
The podcast of Calvary Prineville contains the latest sermons from Pastor Rory Rodgers, and occasionally live recordings of the latest worship service.
The podcast of Calvary Prineville contains the latest sermons from Pastor Rory Rodgers, and occasionally live recordings of the latest worship service.
The podcast of Calvary Prineville contains the latest sermons from Pastor Rory Rodgers, and occasionally live recordings of the latest worship service.
The podcast of Calvary Prineville contains the latest sermons from Pastor Rory Rodgers, and occasionally live recordings of the latest worship service.
The podcast of Calvary Prineville contains the latest sermons from Pastor Rory Rodgers, and occasionally live recordings of the latest worship service.
The podcast of Calvary Prineville contains the latest sermons from Pastor Rory Rodgers, and occasionally live recordings of the latest worship service.
The podcast of Calvary Prineville contains the latest sermons from Pastor Rory Rodgers, and occasionally live recordings of the latest worship service.
The podcast of Calvary Prineville contains the latest sermons from Pastor Rory Rodgers, and occasionally live recordings of the latest worship service.
The podcast of Calvary Prineville contains the latest sermons from Pastor Rory Rodgers, and occasionally live recordings of the latest worship service.
The podcast of Calvary Prineville contains the latest sermons from Pastor Rory Rodgers, and occasionally live recordings of the latest worship service.
The podcast of Calvary Prineville contains the latest sermons from Pastor Rory Rodgers, and occasionally live recordings of the latest worship service.
The podcast of Calvary Prineville contains the latest sermons from Pastor Rory Rodgers, and occasionally live recordings of the latest worship service.
The podcast of Calvary Prineville contains the latest sermons from Pastor Rory Rodgers, and occasionally live recordings of the latest worship service.
The podcast of Calvary Prineville contains the latest sermons from Pastor Rory Rodgers, and occasionally live recordings of the latest worship service.
The podcast of Calvary Prineville contains the latest sermons from Pastor Rory Rodgers, and occasionally live recordings of the latest worship service.
The podcast of Calvary Prineville contains the latest sermons from Pastor Rory Rodgers, and occasionally live recordings of the latest worship service.
The podcast of Calvary Prineville contains the latest sermons from Pastor Rory Rodgers, and occasionally live recordings of the latest worship service.
The podcast of Calvary Prineville contains the latest sermons from Pastor Rory Rodgers, and occasionally live recordings of the latest worship service.
The podcast of Calvary Prineville contains the latest sermons from Pastor Rory Rodgers, and occasionally live recordings of the latest worship service.
The podcast of Calvary Prineville contains the latest sermons from Pastor Rory Rodgers, and occasionally live recordings of the latest worship service.
The podcast of Calvary Prineville contains the latest sermons from Pastor Rory Rodgers, and occasionally live recordings of the latest worship service.
The podcast of Calvary Prineville contains the latest sermons from Pastor Rory Rodgers, and occasionally live recordings of the latest worship service.
The podcast of Calvary Prineville contains the latest sermons from Pastor Rory Rodgers, and occasionally live recordings of the latest worship service.
The podcast of Calvary Prineville contains the latest sermons from Pastor Rory Rodgers, and occasionally live recordings of the latest worship service.
The podcast of Calvary Prineville contains the latest sermons from Pastor Rory Rodgers, and occasionally live recordings of the latest worship service.
The most detailed description of the suffering Jesus went through, written centuries before. Have you believed this message?
The podcast of Calvary Prineville contains the latest sermons from Pastor Rory Rodgers, and occasionally live recordings of the latest worship service.
The podcast of Calvary Prineville contains the latest sermons from Pastor Rory Rodgers, and occasionally live recordings of the latest worship service.
The podcast of Calvary Prineville contains the latest sermons from Pastor Rory Rodgers, and occasionally live recordings of the latest worship service.
The podcast of Calvary Prineville contains the latest sermons from Pastor Rory Rodgers, and occasionally live recordings of the latest worship service.
The podcast of Calvary Prineville contains the latest sermons from Pastor Rory Rodgers, and occasionally live recordings of the latest worship service.
The podcast of Calvary Prineville contains the latest sermons from Pastor Rory Rodgers, and occasionally live recordings of the latest worship service.
The podcast of Calvary Prineville contains the latest sermons from Pastor Rory Rodgers, and occasionally live recordings of the latest worship service.
The podcast of Calvary Prineville contains the latest sermons from Pastor Rory Rodgers, and occasionally live recordings of the latest worship service.
The podcast of Calvary Prineville contains the latest sermons from Pastor Rory Rodgers, and occasionally live recordings of the latest worship service.
The podcast of Calvary Prineville contains the latest sermons from Pastor Rory Rodgers, and occasionally live recordings of the latest worship service.
The podcast of Calvary Prineville contains the latest sermons from Pastor Rory Rodgers, and occasionally live recordings of the latest worship service.
The podcast of Calvary Prineville contains the latest sermons from Pastor Rory Rodgers, and occasionally live recordings of the latest worship service.
The podcast of Calvary Prineville contains the latest sermons from Pastor Rory Rodgers, and occasionally live recordings of the latest worship service.
The podcast of Calvary Prineville contains the latest sermons from Pastor Rory Rodgers, and occasionally live recordings of the latest worship service.
The podcast of Calvary Prineville contains the latest sermons from Pastor Rory Rodgers, and occasionally live recordings of the latest worship service.
The podcast of Calvary Prineville contains the latest sermons from Pastor Rory Rodgers, and occasionally live recordings of the latest worship service.
The podcast of Calvary Prineville contains the latest sermons from Pastor Rory Rodgers, and occasionally live recordings of the latest worship service.
The podcast of Calvary Prineville contains the latest sermons from Pastor Rory Rodgers, and occasionally live recordings of the latest worship service.
Student Notes are included as a PDF for this "School of Ministry" style Sunday morning message.
Student Notes are included as a PDF for this "School of Ministry" style Sunday morning message.
The podcast of Calvary Prineville contains the latest sermons from Pastor Rory Rodgers, and occasionally live recordings of the latest worship service.
The podcast of Calvary Prineville contains the latest sermons from Pastor Rory Rodgers, and occasionally live recordings of the latest worship service.
The podcast of Calvary Prineville contains the latest sermons from Pastor Rory Rodgers, and occasionally live recordings of the latest worship service.
The podcast of Calvary Prineville contains the latest sermons from Pastor Rory Rodgers, and occasionally live recordings of the latest worship service.
The podcast of Calvary Prineville contains the latest sermons from Pastor Rory Rodgers, and occasionally live recordings of the latest worship service.
The podcast of Calvary Prineville contains the latest sermons from Pastor Rory Rodgers, and occasionally live recordings of the latest worship service.
The podcast of Calvary Prineville contains the latest sermons from Pastor Rory Rodgers, and occasionally live recordings of the latest worship service.
The podcast of Calvary Prineville contains the latest sermons from Pastor Rory Rodgers, and occasionally live recordings of the latest worship service.
The podcast of Calvary Prineville contains the latest sermons from Pastor Rory Rodgers, and occasionally live recordings of the latest worship service.
The podcast of Calvary Prineville contains the latest sermons from Pastor Rory Rodgers, and occasionally live recordings of the latest worship service.
The podcast of Calvary Prineville contains the latest sermons from Pastor Rory Rodgers, and occasionally live recordings of the latest worship service.
The podcast of Calvary Prineville contains the latest sermons from Pastor Rory Rodgers, and occasionally live recordings of the latest worship service.
The podcast of Calvary Prineville contains the latest sermons from Pastor Rory Rodgers, and occasionally live recordings of the latest worship service.
The podcast of Calvary Prineville contains the latest sermons from Pastor Rory Rodgers, and occasionally live recordings of the latest worship service.
The podcast of Calvary Prineville contains the latest sermons from Pastor Rory Rodgers, and occasionally live recordings of the latest worship service.
The podcast of Calvary Prineville contains the latest sermons from Pastor Rory Rodgers, and occasionally live recordings of the latest worship service.
The podcast of Calvary Prineville contains the latest sermons from Pastor Rory Rodgers, and occasionally live recordings of the latest worship service.
The podcast of Calvary Prineville contains the latest sermons from Pastor Rory Rodgers, and occasionally live recordings of the latest worship service.
The podcast of Calvary Prineville contains the latest sermons from Pastor Rory Rodgers, and occasionally live recordings of the latest worship service.
The podcast of Calvary Prineville contains the latest sermons from Pastor Rory Rodgers, and occasionally live recordings of the latest worship service.
The podcast of Calvary Prineville contains the latest sermons from Pastor Rory Rodgers, and occasionally live recordings of the latest worship service.
The podcast of Calvary Prineville contains the latest sermons from Pastor Rory Rodgers, and occasionally live recordings of the latest worship service.
The podcast of Calvary Prineville contains the latest sermons from Pastor Rory Rodgers, and occasionally live recordings of the latest worship service.
The podcast of Calvary Prineville contains the latest sermons from Pastor Rory Rodgers, and occasionally live recordings of the latest worship service.
The podcast of Calvary Prineville contains the latest sermons from Pastor Rory Rodgers, and occasionally live recordings of the latest worship service.
A special membership meeting to explain the process thus far in possibly acquiring the Episcopal Church building, our budget, challenges, and where we think the Lord is leading. Rory, Jeremy, Adam and Kevin spoke and led a question-answer session.
The podcast of Calvary Prineville contains the latest sermons from Pastor Rory Rodgers, and occasionally live recordings of the latest worship service.
The podcast of Calvary Prineville contains the latest sermons from Pastor Rory Rodgers, and occasionally live recordings of the latest worship service.
The podcast of Calvary Prineville contains the latest sermons from Pastor Rory Rodgers, and occasionally live recordings of the latest worship service.
The podcast of Calvary Prineville contains the latest sermons from Pastor Rory Rodgers, and occasionally live recordings of the latest worship service.
The podcast of Calvary Prineville contains the latest sermons from Pastor Rory Rodgers, and occasionally live recordings of the latest worship service.
The podcast of Calvary Prineville contains the latest sermons from Pastor Rory Rodgers, and occasionally live recordings of the latest worship service.
The podcast of Calvary Prineville contains the latest sermons from Pastor Rory Rodgers, and occasionally live recordings of the latest worship service.
The podcast of Calvary Prineville contains the latest sermons from Pastor Rory Rodgers, and occasionally live recordings of the latest worship service.
The podcast of Calvary Prineville contains the latest sermons from Pastor Rory Rodgers, and occasionally live recordings of the latest worship service.
The podcast of Calvary Prineville contains the latest sermons from Pastor Rory Rodgers, and occasionally live recordings of the latest worship service.
The podcast of Calvary Prineville contains the latest sermons from Pastor Rory Rodgers, and occasionally live recordings of the latest worship service.
The podcast of Calvary Prineville contains the latest sermons from Pastor Rory Rodgers, and occasionally live recordings of the latest worship service.
The podcast of Calvary Prineville contains the latest sermons from Pastor Rory Rodgers, and occasionally live recordings of the latest worship service.
The podcast of Calvary Prineville contains the latest sermons from Pastor Rory Rodgers, and occasionally live recordings of the latest worship service.
The podcast of Calvary Prineville contains the latest sermons from Pastor Rory Rodgers, and occasionally live recordings of the latest worship service.
The podcast of Calvary Prineville contains the latest sermons from Pastor Rory Rodgers, and occasionally live recordings of the latest worship service.
The podcast of Calvary Prineville contains the latest sermons from Pastor Rory Rodgers, and occasionally live recordings of the latest worship service.
The podcast of Calvary Prineville contains the latest sermons from Pastor Rory Rodgers, and occasionally live recordings of the latest worship service.
The podcast of Calvary Prineville contains the latest sermons from Pastor Rory Rodgers, and occasionally live recordings of the latest worship service.
In this recording of a special midweek gathering, the strategy as to how the church will be fulfilling it's vision is revealed as well as how this will fit into the weekly schedule at Calvary.
In this recording of a special midweek gathering, the strategy as to how the church will be fulfilling it's vision is revealed as well as how this will fit into the weekly schedule at Calvary.
The podcast of Calvary Prineville contains the latest sermons from Pastor Rory Rodgers, and occasionally live recordings of the latest worship service.
The podcast of Calvary Prineville contains the latest sermons from Pastor Rory Rodgers, and occasionally live recordings of the latest worship service.
The podcast of Calvary Prineville contains the latest sermons from Pastor Rory Rodgers, and occasionally live recordings of the latest worship service.
The podcast of Calvary Prineville contains the latest sermons from Pastor Rory Rodgers, and occasionally live recordings of the latest worship service.
The podcast of Calvary Prineville contains the latest sermons from Pastor Rory Rodgers, and occasionally live recordings of the latest worship service.
The podcast of Calvary Prineville contains the latest sermons from Pastor Rory Rodgers, and occasionally live recordings of the latest worship service.
The podcast of Calvary Prineville contains the latest sermons from Pastor Rory Rodgers, and occasionally live recordings of the latest worship service.
The podcast of Calvary Prineville contains the latest sermons from Pastor Rory Rodgers, and occasionally live recordings of the latest worship service.
The podcast of Calvary Prineville contains the latest sermons from Pastor Rory Rodgers, and occasionally live recordings of the latest worship service.
The podcast of Calvary Prineville contains the latest sermons from Pastor Rory Rodgers, and occasionally live recordings of the latest worship service.
The podcast of Calvary Prineville contains the latest sermons from Pastor Rory Rodgers, and occasionally live recordings of the latest worship service.
The podcast of Calvary Prineville contains the latest sermons from Pastor Rory Rodgers, and occasionally live recordings of the latest worship service.
The podcast of Calvary Prineville contains the latest sermons from Pastor Rory Rodgers, and occasionally live recordings of the latest worship service.
The podcast of Calvary Prineville contains the latest sermons from Pastor Rory Rodgers, and occasionally live recordings of the latest worship service.
The podcast of Calvary Prineville contains the latest sermons from Pastor Rory Rodgers, and occasionally live recordings of the latest worship service.
The podcast of Calvary Prineville contains the latest sermons from Pastor Rory Rodgers, and occasionally live recordings of the latest worship service.
The podcast of Calvary Prineville contains the latest sermons from Pastor Rory Rodgers, and occasionally live recordings of the latest worship service.
The podcast of Calvary Prineville contains the latest sermons from Pastor Rory Rodgers, and occasionally live recordings of the latest worship service.
The podcast of Calvary Prineville contains the latest sermons from Pastor Rory Rodgers, and occasionally live recordings of the latest worship service.
The podcast of Calvary Prineville contains the latest sermons from Pastor Rory Rodgers, and occasionally live recordings of the latest worship service.
The podcast of Calvary Prineville contains the latest sermons from Pastor Rory Rodgers, and occasionally live recordings of the latest worship service.
The podcast of Calvary Prineville contains the latest sermons from Pastor Rory Rodgers, and occasionally live recordings of the latest worship service.
The podcast of Calvary Prineville contains the latest sermons from Pastor Rory Rodgers, and occasionally live recordings of the latest worship service.
The podcast of Calvary Prineville contains the latest sermons from Pastor Rory Rodgers, and occasionally live recordings of the latest worship service.
The podcast of Calvary Prineville contains the latest sermons from Pastor Rory Rodgers, and occasionally live recordings of the latest worship service.
The podcast of Calvary Prineville contains the latest sermons from Pastor Rory Rodgers, and occasionally live recordings of the latest worship service.
The podcast of Calvary Prineville contains the latest sermons from Pastor Rory Rodgers, and occasionally live recordings of the latest worship service.
The podcast of Calvary Prineville contains the latest sermons from Pastor Rory Rodgers, and occasionally live recordings of the latest worship service.
The podcast of Calvary Prineville contains the latest sermons from Pastor Rory Rodgers, and occasionally live recordings of the latest worship service.
The podcast of Calvary Prineville contains the latest sermons from Pastor Rory Rodgers, and occasionally live recordings of the latest worship service.
The podcast of Calvary Prineville contains the latest sermons from Pastor Rory Rodgers, and occasionally live recordings of the latest worship service.
The podcast of Calvary Prineville contains the latest sermons from Pastor Rory Rodgers, and occasionally live recordings of the latest worship service.
The podcast of Calvary Prineville contains the latest sermons from Pastor Rory Rodgers, and occasionally live recordings of the latest worship service.
The podcast of Calvary Prineville contains the latest sermons from Pastor Rory Rodgers, and occasionally live recordings of the latest worship service.
The podcast of Calvary Prineville contains the latest sermons from Pastor Rory Rodgers, and occasionally live recordings of the latest worship service.
The podcast of Calvary Prineville contains the latest sermons from Pastor Rory Rodgers, and occasionally live recordings of the latest worship service.
The podcast of Calvary Prineville contains the latest sermons from Pastor Rory Rodgers, and occasionally live recordings of the latest worship service.
The podcast of Calvary Prineville contains the latest sermons from Pastor Rory Rodgers, and occasionally live recordings of the latest worship service.
The podcast of Calvary Prineville contains the latest sermons from Pastor Rory Rodgers, and occasionally live recordings of the latest worship service.
The podcast of Calvary Prineville contains the latest sermons from Pastor Rory Rodgers, and occasionally live recordings of the latest worship service.
The podcast of Calvary Prineville contains the latest sermons from Pastor Rory Rodgers, and occasionally live recordings of the latest worship service.
The podcast of Calvary Prineville contains the latest sermons from Pastor Rory Rodgers, and occasionally live recordings of the latest worship service.
The podcast of Calvary Prineville contains the latest sermons from Pastor Rory Rodgers, and occasionally live recordings of the latest worship service.
The podcast of Calvary Prineville contains the latest sermons from Pastor Rory Rodgers, and occasionally live recordings of the latest worship service.
The podcast of Calvary Prineville contains the latest sermons from Pastor Rory Rodgers, and occasionally live recordings of the latest worship service.
The podcast of Calvary Prineville contains the latest sermons from Pastor Rory Rodgers, and occasionally live recordings of the latest worship service.
The podcast of Calvary Prineville contains the latest sermons from Pastor Rory Rodgers, and occasionally live recordings of the latest worship service.
The podcast of Calvary Prineville contains the latest sermons from Pastor Rory Rodgers, and occasionally live recordings of the latest worship service.
The podcast of Calvary Prineville contains the latest sermons from Pastor Rory Rodgers, and occasionally live recordings of the latest worship service.
The podcast of Calvary Prineville contains the latest sermons from Pastor Rory Rodgers, and occasionally live recordings of the latest worship service.
The podcast of Calvary Prineville contains the latest sermons from Pastor Rory Rodgers, and occasionally live recordings of the latest worship service.
The podcast of Calvary Prineville contains the latest sermons from Pastor Rory Rodgers, and occasionally live recordings of the latest worship service.
The podcast of Calvary Prineville contains the latest sermons from Pastor Rory Rodgers, and occasionally live recordings of the latest worship service.
The podcast of Calvary Prineville contains the latest sermons from Pastor Rory Rodgers, and occasionally live recordings of the latest worship service.
The podcast of Calvary Prineville contains the latest sermons from Pastor Rory Rodgers, and occasionally live recordings of the latest worship service.
The podcast of Calvary Prineville contains the latest sermons from Pastor Rory Rodgers, and occasionally live recordings of the latest worship service.
The podcast of Calvary Prineville contains the latest sermons from Pastor Rory Rodgers, and occasionally live recordings of the latest worship service.
The podcast of Calvary Prineville contains the latest sermons from Pastor Rory Rodgers, and occasionally live recordings of the latest worship service.
The podcast of Calvary Prineville contains the latest sermons from Pastor Rory Rodgers, and occasionally live recordings of the latest worship service.
The podcast of Calvary Prineville contains the latest sermons from Pastor Rory Rodgers, and occasionally live recordings of the latest worship service.
The podcast of Calvary Prineville contains the latest sermons from Pastor Rory Rodgers, and occasionally live recordings of the latest worship service.
The podcast of Calvary Prineville contains the latest sermons from Pastor Rory Rodgers, and occasionally live recordings of the latest worship service.
The podcast of Calvary Prineville contains the latest sermons from Pastor Rory Rodgers, and occasionally live recordings of the latest worship service.
The podcast of Calvary Prineville contains the latest sermons from Pastor Rory Rodgers, and occasionally live recordings of the latest worship service.
The podcast of Calvary Prineville contains the latest sermons from Pastor Rory Rodgers, and occasionally live recordings of the latest worship service.
The podcast of Calvary Prineville contains the latest sermons from Pastor Rory Rodgers, and occasionally live recordings of the latest worship service.
The podcast of Calvary Prineville contains the latest sermons from Pastor Rory Rodgers, and occasionally live recordings of the latest worship service.
The podcast of Calvary Prineville contains the latest sermons from Pastor Rory Rodgers, and occasionally live recordings of the latest worship service.
The podcast of Calvary Prineville contains the latest sermons from Pastor Rory Rodgers, and occasionally live recordings of the latest worship service.
The podcast of Calvary Prineville contains the latest sermons from Pastor Rory Rodgers, and occasionally live recordings of the latest worship service.
The podcast of Calvary Prineville contains the latest sermons from Pastor Rory Rodgers, and occasionally live recordings of the latest worship service.
The podcast of Calvary Prineville contains the latest sermons from Pastor Rory Rodgers, and occasionally live recordings of the latest worship service.
The podcast of Calvary Prineville contains the latest sermons from Pastor Rory Rodgers, and occasionally live recordings of the latest worship service.
The podcast of Calvary Prineville contains the latest sermons from Pastor Rory Rodgers, and occasionally live recordings of the latest worship service.
The podcast of Calvary Prineville contains the latest sermons from Pastor Rory Rodgers, and occasionally live recordings of the latest worship service.
The podcast of Calvary Prineville contains the latest sermons from Pastor Rory Rodgers, and occasionally live recordings of the latest worship service.
The podcast of Calvary Prineville contains the latest sermons from Pastor Rory Rodgers, and occasionally live recordings of the latest worship service.
The podcast of Calvary Prineville contains the latest sermons from Pastor Rory Rodgers, and occasionally live recordings of the latest worship service.
The podcast of Calvary Prineville contains the latest sermons from Pastor Rory Rodgers, and occasionally live recordings of the latest worship service.
The podcast of Calvary Prineville contains the latest sermons from Pastor Rory Rodgers, and occasionally live recordings of the latest worship service.
The podcast of Calvary Prineville contains the latest sermons from Pastor Rory Rodgers, and occasionally live recordings of the latest worship service.
The podcast of Calvary Prineville contains the latest sermons from Pastor Rory Rodgers, and occasionally live recordings of the latest worship service.
The podcast of Calvary Prineville contains the latest sermons from Pastor Rory Rodgers, and occasionally live recordings of the latest worship service.
The podcast of Calvary Prineville contains the latest sermons from Pastor Rory Rodgers, and occasionally live recordings of the latest worship service.
The podcast of Calvary Prineville contains the latest sermons from Pastor Rory Rodgers, and occasionally live recordings of the latest worship service.
The podcast of Calvary Prineville contains the latest sermons from Pastor Rory Rodgers, and occasionally live recordings of the latest worship service.
The podcast of Calvary Prineville contains the latest sermons from Pastor Rory Rodgers, and occasionally live recordings of the latest worship service.
The podcast of Calvary Prineville contains the latest sermons from Pastor Rory Rodgers, and occasionally live recordings of the latest worship service.
The podcast of Calvary Prineville contains the latest sermons from Pastor Rory Rodgers, and occasionally live recordings of the latest worship service.
The podcast of Calvary Prineville contains the latest sermons from Pastor Rory Rodgers, and occasionally live recordings of the latest worship service.
The podcast of Calvary Prineville contains the latest sermons from Pastor Rory Rodgers, and occasionally live recordings of the latest worship service.
The podcast of Calvary Prineville contains the latest sermons from Pastor Rory Rodgers, and occasionally live recordings of the latest worship service.
The podcast of Calvary Prineville contains the latest sermons from Pastor Rory Rodgers, and occasionally live recordings of the latest worship service.
The podcast of Calvary Prineville contains the latest sermons from Pastor Rory Rodgers, and occasionally live recordings of the latest worship service.
The podcast of Calvary Prineville contains the latest sermons from Pastor Rory Rodgers, and occasionally live recordings of the latest worship service.
The podcast of Calvary Prineville contains the latest sermons from Pastor Rory Rodgers, and occasionally live recordings of the latest worship service.
The podcast of Calvary Prineville contains the latest sermons from Pastor Rory Rodgers, and occasionally live recordings of the latest worship service.
The podcast of Calvary Prineville contains the latest sermons from Pastor Rory Rodgers, and occasionally live recordings of the latest worship service.
The podcast of Calvary Prineville contains the latest sermons from Pastor Rory Rodgers, and occasionally live recordings of the latest worship service.
The podcast of Calvary Prineville contains the latest sermons from Pastor Rory Rodgers, and occasionally live recordings of the latest worship service.
The podcast of Calvary Prineville contains the latest sermons from Pastor Rory Rodgers, and occasionally live recordings of the latest worship service.
The podcast of Calvary Prineville contains the latest sermons from Pastor Rory Rodgers, and occasionally live recordings of the latest worship service.
The podcast of Calvary Prineville contains the latest sermons from Pastor Rory Rodgers, and occasionally live recordings of the latest worship service.
The podcast of Calvary Prineville contains the latest sermons from Pastor Rory Rodgers, and occasionally live recordings of the latest worship service.
Listen to the testimonies of Jesus, spoken through the members of the 2016 Nepal missions team.
Listen to the testimonies of Jesus, spoken through the members of the 2016 Nepal missions team.
The podcast of Calvary Prineville contains the latest sermons from Pastor Rory Rodgers, and occasionally live recordings of the latest worship service.
The podcast of Calvary Prineville contains the latest sermons from Pastor Rory Rodgers, and occasionally live recordings of the latest worship service.
The podcast of Calvary Prineville contains the latest sermons from Pastor Rory Rodgers, and occasionally live recordings of the latest worship service.
The podcast of Calvary Prineville contains the latest sermons from Pastor Rory Rodgers, and occasionally live recordings of the latest worship service.
The podcast of Calvary Prineville contains the latest sermons from Pastor Rory Rodgers, and occasionally live recordings of the latest worship service.
The podcast of Calvary Prineville contains the latest sermons from Pastor Rory Rodgers, and occasionally live recordings of the latest worship service.
The podcast of Calvary Prineville contains the latest sermons from Pastor Rory Rodgers, and occasionally live recordings of the latest worship service.
The podcast of Calvary Prineville contains the latest sermons from Pastor Rory Rodgers, and occasionally live recordings of the latest worship service.
The podcast of Calvary Prineville contains the latest sermons from Pastor Rory Rodgers, and occasionally live recordings of the latest worship service.
The podcast of Calvary Prineville contains the latest sermons from Pastor Rory Rodgers, and occasionally live recordings of the latest worship service.
The podcast of Calvary Prineville contains the latest sermons from Pastor Rory Rodgers, and occasionally live recordings of the latest worship service.
A message about what it means to be a disciple from Chad Carpenter, an Elder of our church sent out a year ago to shepard Calvary Chapel Lapine.
The podcast of Calvary Prineville contains the latest sermons from Pastor Rory Rodgers, and occasionally live recordings of the latest worship service.
The podcast of Calvary Prineville contains the latest sermons from Pastor Rory Rodgers, and occasionally live recordings of the latest worship service.
The podcast of Calvary Prineville contains the latest sermons from Pastor Rory Rodgers, and occasionally live recordings of the latest worship service.
The podcast of Calvary Prineville contains the latest sermons from Pastor Rory Rodgers, and occasionally live recordings of the latest worship service.
The podcast of Calvary Prineville contains the latest sermons from Pastor Rory Rodgers, and occasionally live recordings of the latest worship service.
The podcast of Calvary Prineville contains the latest sermons from Pastor Rory Rodgers, and occasionally live recordings of the latest worship service.
The podcast of Calvary Prineville contains the latest sermons from Pastor Rory Rodgers, and occasionally live recordings of the latest worship service.
The podcast of Calvary Prineville contains the latest sermons from Pastor Rory Rodgers, and occasionally live recordings of the latest worship service.
The podcast of Calvary Prineville contains the latest sermons from Pastor Rory Rodgers, and occasionally live recordings of the latest worship service.
The podcast of Calvary Prineville contains the latest sermons from Pastor Rory Rodgers, and occasionally live recordings of the latest worship service.
The podcast of Calvary Prineville contains the latest sermons from Pastor Rory Rodgers, and occasionally live recordings of the latest worship service.
The podcast of Calvary Prineville contains the latest sermons from Pastor Rory Rodgers, and occasionally live recordings of the latest worship service.
The podcast of Calvary Prineville contains the latest sermons from Pastor Rory Rodgers, and occasionally live recordings of the latest worship service.
The podcast of Calvary Prineville contains the latest sermons from Pastor Rory Rodgers, and occasionally live recordings of the latest worship service.
The podcast of Calvary Prineville contains the latest sermons from Pastor Rory Rodgers, and occasionally live recordings of the latest worship service.
Due to technical error, the first several minutes of the sermon was not recorded. I apologize.
The podcast of Calvary Prineville contains the latest sermons from Pastor Rory Rodgers, and occasionally live recordings of the latest worship service.
The podcast of Calvary Prineville contains the latest sermons from Pastor Rory Rodgers, and occasionally live recordings of the latest worship service.
The podcast of Calvary Prineville contains the latest sermons from Pastor Rory Rodgers, and occasionally live recordings of the latest worship service.
The podcast of Calvary Prineville contains the latest sermons from Pastor Rory Rodgers, and occasionally live recordings of the latest worship service.
The podcast of Calvary Prineville contains the latest sermons from Pastor Rory Rodgers, and occasionally live recordings of the latest worship service.
The podcast of Calvary Prineville contains the latest sermons from Pastor Rory Rodgers, and occasionally live recordings of the latest worship service.
The podcast of Calvary Prineville contains the latest sermons from Pastor Rory Rodgers, and occasionally live recordings of the latest worship service.
The podcast of Calvary Prineville contains the latest sermons from Pastor Rory Rodgers, and occasionally live recordings of the latest worship service.
The podcast of Calvary Prineville contains the latest sermons from Pastor Rory Rodgers, and occasionally live recordings of the latest worship service.
The podcast of Calvary Prineville contains the latest sermons from Pastor Rory Rodgers, and occasionally live recordings of the latest worship service.
The podcast of Calvary Prineville contains the latest sermons from Pastor Rory Rodgers, and occasionally live recordings of the latest worship service.
The podcast of Calvary Prineville contains the latest sermons from Pastor Rory Rodgers, and occasionally live recordings of the latest worship service.
The podcast of Calvary Prineville contains the latest sermons from Pastor Rory Rodgers, and occasionally live recordings of the latest worship service.
The podcast of Calvary Prineville contains the latest sermons from Pastor Rory Rodgers, and occasionally live recordings of the latest worship service.
Members of Calvary Chapel Crook County who attended the 2015 Awakening Conference in Boise Idaho, share their testimonies of the conference and what God has been putting on their hearts.
This parable tells about seed cast into four types of soil. The seed is God's word and the four types of soil represents people to whom come to hear the word of God.
Do not make plans without the Lord serving as the master planner in your life. Ensure that in any plans or decisions you make that God's work is at the center.
Slander creates in us a self centered as opposed to a God centered perspective. Slander is a bitter sin that has far reaching impact in individuals, families, communities, nations and the world. The un-helping and retelling of stories does your brother down. James 4: 11-12 speaks directly about the sin of Slander, the danger and the damage it causes.
Conflicts and disputes among believers are always harmful. James explains that these quarrels result from evil desires battling within us. Our only hope is in God, James 4: 7-10 gives clear directions as to what we must do to draw close to God in order to overcome the evil within us.
An Easter Messsage focusing on the saving work of Jesus on the Cross and His diety of the world through His resurrection. As sinners, it was/is our sins that killed the living Jesus.
The podcast of Calvary Prineville contains the latest sermons from Pastor Rory Rodgers, and occasionally live recordings of the latest worship service.
True Wisdom can be measured by a person's character. Just as you can identify a tree by the type of fruit it produces, you can evaluate your wisdom by the way you act.
You can often tell a Christian by their "tongue." An untamed tongue can wreak destruction on a person's life and within the Body of Christ, the Church.
James teaches that your life has to line up with what you say you believe. As believers, we have to recognize Jesus not only as our Savior but also as Lord and Master. As Lord and Master, He calls us to more than a "low calorie faith."
True faith transforms our conduct as well as our thoughts. If our life remains unchanged, we may not truly believe the truths we claim to believe.
Putting faith or desires on people or things of this world exhibits a lack of genuine faith. James 2: 1-13 is a message to keep our eyes on Jesus and the FAITH we have in Him.
The podcast of Calvary Prineville contains the latest sermons from Pastor Rory Rodgers, and occasionally live recordings of the latest worship service.
Without the power of the Holy Spirit, there is no hope to accomplish Jesus's call and will for our life. The Spirit dwells within our imperfect nature. And the Spirit causes us to love the law of the Lord.
The podcast of Calvary Prineville contains the latest sermons from Pastor Rory Rodgers, and occasionally live recordings of the latest worship service.
Sin begins in the heart and eats it's way out through words, thoughts, and actions. James 1: 12-16 speaks to the truth, origins, and devastation of sin and how only with Jesus are believers able to overcome sin.
Wisdom is the sole possession of Jesus Christ. It is through Jesus that we are able to seek God's wisdom for our lives. Wisdom is knowledge made applicable in our walk with Christ. God's wisdom stands in direct contrast to worldly wisdom.
How do we know we truly believe in Jesus? Our faith will be shown by the way we respond in difficult circumstances. In this practical book by the Lord's brother, James exhorts us to consider it pure happiness when we fall into times of trial and difficulty.
As Chad is sent out to pastor in La Pine, he gives a farewell message from the hall of faith. Calling believers to live by faith and follow His direction for their lives.
The podcast of Calvary Prineville contains the latest sermons from Pastor Rory Rodgers, and occasionally live recordings of the latest worship service.
The podcast of Calvary Prineville contains the latest sermons from Pastor Rory Rodgers, and occasionally live recordings of the latest worship service.
The podcast of Calvary Prineville contains the latest sermons from Pastor Rory Rodgers, and occasionally live recordings of the latest worship service.
Psalms 1: The way of the righteous contrasted against the way of the ungodly. Psalms 2: Why do the nations rage against the Lord God?
On this 2014 Thanksgiving week, we glean from Paul's thankful heart for each church he ministered to, and how that thanksgiving led to prayers of intercession. We give thanks for similar wonderful works in this local congregation and declare "It is grace, grace, only grace that we get to fellowship together as believers in Christ Jesus."
A very special announcement is made as the Holy Spirit has set the Carpenters apart for the work of the Ministry in Lapine. Chad shares a special message regarding the "sent out" part of our Vision Statement.
The podcast of Calvary Prineville contains the latest sermons from Pastor Rory Rodgers, and occasionally live recordings of the latest worship service.
God is in control. A teaching about God's story...how our church is apart of God's story.
As we move forward with the direction of Covenant Membership, Pastor Blaine shares his testimony of a fleshly resistance to God-ordained, gospel-centered community.
In this message by Pastor Chad, further explanation in regards to the direction of our Vision, Mission and Covenant Membership is given as well as the first teaching regarding what we as a local body of Christ believe.
In this message, Pastor Rory shares how over the last three years, God has been leading Calvary Chapel of Crook County towards being a group of distinct believers who are all in towards the vision of making disciples of our city and all nations who are sent out to proclaim and embody the gospel for the glory of God.
The podcast of Calvary Prineville contains the latest sermons from Pastor Rory Rodgers, and occasionally live recordings of the latest worship service.
God is a God that blesses us, but for what purpose? Today we discover 4 reasons from Psalm 67 that God so richly blesses us in Christ Jesus. From the Psalm we move towards a specific statement crafted from the New Testament and Spirit's guidance that justifies the existence of Calvary Chapel of Crook County.
The podcast of Calvary Prineville contains the latest sermons from Pastor Rory Rodgers, and occasionally live recordings of the latest worship service.
The podcast of Calvary Prineville contains the latest sermons from Pastor Rory Rodgers, and occasionally live recordings of the latest worship service.
The podcast of Calvary Prineville contains the latest sermons from Pastor Rory Rodgers, and occasionally live recordings of the latest worship service.
The podcast of Calvary Prineville contains the latest sermons from Pastor Rory Rodgers, and occasionally live recordings of the latest worship service.
The podcast of Calvary Prineville contains the latest sermons from Pastor Rory Rodgers, and occasionally live recordings of the latest worship service.
The podcast of Calvary Prineville contains the latest sermons from Pastor Rory Rodgers, and occasionally live recordings of the latest worship service.
The podcast of Calvary Prineville contains the latest sermons from Pastor Rory Rodgers, and occasionally live recordings of the latest worship service.
From 2013-2014 God has brought our church through a series examining the Doctrine of the Church (His Church Series) and a series through 1 Corintihans where we see these principles affirmed and applied. I tHis church series, we quickly review the two series together and bring application to our local body in Prineville.
From 2013-2014 God has brought our church through a series examining the Doctrine of the Church (His Church Series) and a series through 1 Corintihans where we see these principles affirmed and applied. I tHis church series, we quickly review the two series together and bring application to our local body in Prineville.
From 2013-2014 God has brought our church through a series examining the Doctrine of the Church (His Church Series) and a series through 1 Corintihans where we see these principles affirmed and applied. I tHis church series, we quickly review the two series together and bring application to our local body in Prineville.
In the conclusion to the book of 1 Corinthians, Paul refers to the famous couple Aquila and Priscilla. What set this couple apart from the other folks in the greetings-list? What can we glean from this couple as we see the other five references to them in Scripture? The examination of this marriage for ministry is a treasure chest of application to the married and single alike who long to be used by God for His Kingdom.
The podcast of Calvary Prineville contains the latest sermons from Pastor Rory Rodgers, and occasionally live recordings of the latest worship service.
The podcast of Calvary Prineville contains the latest sermons from Pastor Rory Rodgers, and occasionally live recordings of the latest worship service.
This is a special Sunday message where Rory and Kevin share the church's history of discipleship, their experience at the Radical Intensive in Birmingham and the full plan of God to use Calvary Chapel of Crook County to make disciples of all nations for His glory. There are videos shown during this service after each elder shares that are located at the following links. First Video: http://vimeo.com/11479662 Second Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mySe0pjNwfo Third Video: https://vimeo.com/90739526
Adam Barney, one of the faithful servants in the church shares the testimony of God's faithfulness to draw him out of luke-warmness and into a zealous, passionate, effective relationship with Himself.
Pastor Mike Golden from Calvary Chapel of Sisters gives us a view of church history from 30,000 feet. He shows us the issues that the early church had to tackle and brings modern day application to show us how we face and can approach the same things hundreds of years later.
Join along with Pastor Rory Rodgers as he continues teaching through 1 Corinthians. We are in chapter 16 this morning. We will look at how God opens doors and shuts others. Listen along now.
Join along with guest speaker Scott Cruikshank as he teaches us about our selfish desires conflict and war against ourselves, against others, against the church, and against God. Listen along now.
Join along with Pastor Rory Rodgers as he continues teaching in 1 Corinthians chapter 16. Today we look at giving generously in tithe and what the Bible speaks about this subject. Listen along now.
Join along with Pastor Rory Rodgers as he continues teaching in 1 Corinthians chapter 16. Today we look at giving generously in tithe and what the Bible speaks about this subject. Listen along now.
The Resurrection has been called "the best proved fact in history." Join us as we examine the evidence that would vindicate Jesus' claims to be God as well as consider the implications of a Risen Jesus on 2014 Prineville.
Happy Resurrection Day! Join along with Pastor Rory Rodgers as he answers the question, "What if He's alive?" Listen along now.
Join along with Pastor Rory Rodgers as he teaches about Palm Sunday. What is Palm Sunday? What does it mean for us? Listen along now!
Join along with Pastor Rory Rodgers as he teaches about Palm Sunday. What is Palm Sunday? What does it mean for us? Listen along now!
Join along with Pastor Rory Rodgers as he teaches the Equip School of Ministry. Tonight we do a Bible Survey of part of the Old Testament. Listen along now.
Join along with Pastor Rory Rodgers as he teaches the Equip School of Ministry. Tonight we do a Bible Survey of part of the Old Testament. Listen along now.
Join along with Pastor Rory Rodgers as he teaches on Fasting. As we come upon our yearly church fast, it is important to know why we fast, who fasted in the Bible, and what it is meant for. Listen along now.
Join along with Pastor Rory Rodgers as he teaches on Fasting. As we come upon our yearly church fast, it is important to know why we fast, who fasted in the Bible, and what it is meant for. Listen along now.
Join along with Pastor Rory Rodgers as he continues teaching the Equip School of Ministry. Tonight we look at Pnuematology. The Doctrine of the Holy Spirit. Listen along now.
Join along with Pastor Rory Rodgers as he continues teaching the Equip School of Ministry. Tonight we look at Pnuematology. The Doctrine of the Holy Spirit. Listen along now.
Join along with Pastor Rory Rodgers as he continues teaching through 1 Corinthians 15. Today we look at the power of the Resurrection and how it is important for us! Listen along now.
Join along with Pastor Rory Rodgers as he continues teaching through 1 Corinthians 15. Today we look at the power of the Resurrection and how it is important for us! Listen along now.
Listen along with Pastor Rory Rodgers as he continues teaching through the book 1 Corinthians. He continues on in chapter 15. Today we look at the death of Death. For those in Christ, we no longer have to worry about death. Listen along now.
Listen along with Pastor Rory Rodgers as he continues teaching through the book 1 Corinthians. He continues on in chapter 15. Today we look at the death of Death. For those in Christ, we no longer have to worry about death. Listen along now.
Join along as Pastor Rory Rodgers continues the Equip School of Ministry Session 12. Tonight we look deeper into Soteriology. We will look at the different views of Gods Sovereignty and Mans responsibility. Listen along now.
Join along as Pastor Rory Rodgers continues the Equip School of Ministry Session 12. Tonight we look deeper into Soteriology. We will look at the different views of Gods Sovereignty and Mans responsibility. Listen along now.
Join along with Pastor Rory Rodgers as he continues to teach through the book of 1 Corinthians. Today we look at chapter 15 verses 12-20. We see "what if the resurrection never happened?" and we look at the truth about the resurrection. Listen along now.
Join along with Pastor Rory Rodgers as he continues to teach through the book of 1 Corinthians. Today we look at chapter 15 verses 12-20. We see "what if the resurrection never happened?" and we look at the truth about the resurrection. Listen along now.
Listen along with Pastor Rory Rodgers as he continues teaching through the book of 1 Corinthians. Today we look at chapter 15 and take a look at the cross and the Resurrection! Join along now.
Join along with Equip School of Ministry Session 11. Tonight, Pastor Rory Rodgers teaches on Salvation, or Soteriology. What it is, why we need it, and how it is important. Listen along now.
Join along with Equip School of Ministry Session 11. Tonight, Pastor Rory Rodgers teaches on Salvation, or Soteriology. What it is, why we need it, and how it is important. Listen along now.
Join along with Pastor Rory Rodgers as he continues teaching through the book of 1 Corinthians. We look at chapter 15, verse 1 and 2 today. Receive the Word with gladness, holdfast to it to be sure you have not believed in vain. How does this pertain to you? Listen along now.
Equip School of Ministry session 10. Tonight we look at the fall of man and sin. Listen along now.
Equip School of Ministry session 10. Tonight we look at the fall of man and sin. Listen along now.
join along with Pastor Rory Rodgers as he continues on in the book of 1 Corinthians. Today we look at chapter 15 verse 1. We will look at what the gospel is and why we should be declaring it to all. Listen along now.
Join along as Elder, Blaine Jensen, shares Luke 8:46 about having real, intimate contact with Jesus. We will look at how that happened to him and how it should look in our lives. Join along now.
Join Pastor Rory Rodgers at the Equip School of Ministry as we look at Creation. Why, How, and When did God Create the universe. How does that effect us? Listen along now.
Join Pastor Rory Rodgers at the Equip School of Ministry as we look at Creation. Why, How, and When did God Create the universe. How does that effect us? Listen along now.
Join along with Pastor Rory Rodgers as he continues teaching through 1 Corinthians. Today, we look at the rest of Chapter 14. We will look at the order of church, where each of us have a place. Listen along now!
Join along with Equip, School of Ministry as we look at the Image of God, Imageo Dei. We will look at how He created us, why he created us, and what He created us for. Listen along now!
Join along with Equip, School of Ministry as we look at the Image of God, Imageo Dei. We will look at how He created us, why he created us, and what He created us for. Listen along now!
Join along as Pastor Rory Rodgers continues teaching through 1 Corinthians. Today, he will continue in Chapter 14. We will continue looking at the truth behind the gift of tongues and prophecy. Listen along now.
Join along as Pastor Rory Rodgers continues teaching through 1 Corinthians. Today we look at Chapter 14. We will dig into truth about the gift of tongues and prophecy. Listen along now.
Tonight we look at how amazing and wonderful God is. We will look in depth at His attributes. Join along now to listen to tonight's Equip School of Ministry teaching.
Tonight we look at how amazing and wonderful God is. We will look in depth at His attributes. Join along now to listen to tonight's Equip School of Ministry teaching.
The podcast of Calvary Prineville contains the latest sermons from Pastor Rory Rodgers, and occasionally live recordings of the latest worship service.
Listen along as Pastor Rory Rodgers continues teaching through 1 Corinthians. Today we are in chapter 13, the Love chapter. We will look into why this gift, Love, is so much more important than the others. Why you must first have it. Listen along now.
Tonight is Session 6 of the Equip School of Ministry. Tonight we will look at the incarnation: Deity and Humanity. Listen along now.
Tonight is Session 6 of the Equip School of Ministry. Tonight we will look at the incarnation: Deity and Humanity. Listen along now.
Join along as Pastor Rory Rodgers continues teaching in 1 Corinthians. We are in chapter 12 this week and we will look deeper into Spiritual gifts and what they are for. How we are to be a body of Christ and what that means. Listen along now.
Join along as Blaine Jensen teaches in Luke chapter 22 verses 31 and 32. We will look at how Jesus is sovereign over all. You will see these verses and how they apply to you! Join along now.
Join along with Pastor Rory Rodgers as he continues teaching about Spiritual gifts in 1 Corinthians chapter 12. Today we look into more of the list of gifts, what they are, and how to use them. Join along now.
Join along as Pastor Rory Rodgers continues on teaching through 1 Corinthians. Today we begin our study on Spiritual gifts, why you would want them, who they are for, who they are from, and how to use them. Listen along now.
A short testimony by Blaine Jensen and then join along as Elder Chad Carpenter teaches in Romans. We will look at three questions here in Romans. What becomes of our boasting? Is God the God of the Jews only? Does faith overthrow the law? Listen along now.
Lesson 5 of the Equip School of Ministry. Tonight we look at the Trinity, what it truly means, what the Bible says about it, and how to defend it Biblicaly. Listen along now.
Lesson 5 of the Equip School of Ministry. Tonight we look at the Trinity, what it truly means, what the Bible says about it, and how to defend it Biblicaly. Listen along now.
Join along with Pastor Rory Rodgers as he continues teaching through 1 Corinthians. Today we look at Chapter 12, verses 1-3. As we get into Spiritual gifts, we look deeper at the relationship with God that we are called to have. Listen along now.
Join us as Pastor Rory Rodgers continues teaching through the book of 1 Corinthians. Today we look at communion and gathering to break bread, what it is, why we do it, and what it should look like. Listen along now.
Join along as Elder Kevin Vaughan teaches in Romans 1 this week. We will look at how great our God is and the explanation of why we need a Savior. Listen along now.
Join along as Pastor Rory Rodgers continues on in the book of 1 Corinthians. Today we look into chapter 11 and what the roles and rules are about headdresses. Is it something we should be doing or is this something that means so much more? Listen along now.
Join us as Pastor Rory Rodgers continues teaching through the book of 1 Corinthians. Today we look at principles of Christian liberties. What is real Christian freedom? What are we to consider as we partake or participate in the grey areas of Christian freedom?
Week Four of the School of Ministry. Tonight we look deeper into studying the Bible. We will look at preparing a Bible Study. Listen along now.
Week Four of the School of Ministry. Tonight we look deeper into studying the Bible. We will look at preparing a Bible Study. Listen along now.
Join along with Pastor Rory Rodgers as he continues teaching in the book of 1 Corinthians. We are in chapter 10 today. We will look at idols and how we place them above the Lord. We come to church on Sunday thinking this forgives us the whole prior week or week ahead....Does our lives reflect Christ? Listen along now....
Week three of the Equip School of Ministry. Tonight we will start looking at how to study your Bible. Many important things to look at, to know about, and to watch for. Join along now.
Week three of the Equip School of Ministry. Tonight we will start looking at how to study your Bible. Many important things to look at, to know about, and to watch for. Join along now.
Join along with Pastor Rory Rodgers as he continues teaching through the book of 1 Corinthians, chapter 10. We will look at how some of the "more Spiritual" people (those who may look more Spiritual) will not make it to the Kingdom of heaven. Listen along now...
Week 2 of the Equip School of Ministry, this week we continue to look deeper into the Bible, where it came from, how you can prove its authenticity, and what to watch for when looking at old text. Listen along now.
Week 2 of the Equip School of Ministry, this week we continue to look deeper into the Bible, where it came from, how you can prove its authenticity, and what to watch for when looking at old text. Listen along now.
Join along with elder, Chad Carpenter, as he continues on in 1 Corinthians chapter 9. Today we look at more of our rights and what the Bible says about that. Should we hold to those "rights" or should we be laying them down? Listen along now.
Join along as Pastor Rory Rodgers opens up the Equip School of Ministry and begins teaching about the inspiration, inerrancy, and authority of the Bible. We will look deep into the Bible and the History. If you would like information about Equip, please see Pastor Rory. Listen along now.
Join along as Pastor Rory Rodgers opens up the Equip School of Ministry and begins teaching about the inspiration, inerrancy, and authority of the Bible. We will look deep into the Bible and the History. If you would like information about Equip, please see Pastor Rory. Listen along now.
Join along with Pastor Rory Rodgers as he continues on in Corinthians. We will look at the end of Chapter 7 and how the family looks when you look at it eternal minded. What is best? Lets see what the word has to say. Listen along now.
Join along as Pastor Rory Rodgers finishes the book of Hebrews. In this chapter, we look at the recap of Hebrews in the closing letter but how we are to do all things with brotherly love. Listen along now....
Join along with Elder Chad Carpenter as he continues teaching in 1 Corinthians. We look today at idols, what they are to us, what thinking we have about them, and who should be our number one in life. Listen along now...
Join along as our elder, Aaron Mapes continues teaching through Hebrews. We are in Hebrews 11 tonight and looking at an enduring faith. How are we to run this race...what does the word say, how does it challenge us? Listen along now...
Join along as we look at disciples, what that is to us and what it means to the church. We will see what the vision of this church is. Are we called just to be saved or are we supposed to do as well as hear? Listen along now.
Join along with Pastor Rory Rodgers as he continues on teaching through Hebrews. Tonight we look at the hall of faith. How we are to be hearers and doers of the faith, join along now...
Join along with Pastor Rory Rodgers as he continues on in 1 Corinthians. Today we will look at marriage and what God intended it to be. Join along now.
Join along with an elder of the church, Chad Carpenter, as he teaches through Hebrews in Chapter 10. We look at a how some "Christians" God will not know on that day..how do can we ensure He will, what does that look like, and how Jesus made the better covenant for us. Listen along now.
Join along with Pastor Rory Rodgers as he continues teaching through 1 Corinthians. Today we look at some tough issues that hit marriages, Christian ones as well, that need to be addressed Biblically. Listen along now...
Join along with Pastor Rory Rodgers as he continues teaching through Hebrews. We are in Chapter 9 tonight. We will look at the tabernacle and how Christ became the greater and more perfect tabernacle. Listen along now...
Listen along with Pastor Rory Rodgers as he continues to teach through 1 Corinthians. We will look at how the body is Christ's. We have grace but does that mean we can do what we want? Certainly Not! JOin along now.
Join along with Pastor Rory Rodgers as he teaches through Hebrews 8. We will look at a better covenant. What we have through Christ that no other religion has. Listen along now.
Join along with Pastor Rory Rodgers as he continues teaching through the book of 1 Corinthians. We will look today at how we are to deal with matters that are sometimes dealt with in court. Listen along now.
Join along as Pastor Rory Rodgers teaches through Hebrews 7. Tonight we look at Melchizedek, who is he? What importance does He have? Join along know to find out.
Join along with Pastor Rory Rodgers as he teaches through Hebrews 6. Tonight we look at our salvation and if we can lose it. What are the warnings for Christians to stay on the right path. Join along now.
Join along as Pastor Rory Rodgers teaches through 1 Corinthians 6:9-11 at the Park. We will look at sin that keeps us from eternal life but how we can be washed, sanctified, and justified through Christ. Join along now.
Join along as Pastor Rory Rodgers continues on in the book of Hebrews tonight. We will look at Chapter 5 and how Jesus fulfills the qualifications for High Priest and what that means for us. Listen along now.
Join along with Pastor Rory Rodgers as he continues teaching through the book of 1 Corinthians. We are in chapter 5 today looking at some tough subjects that are so prevalent in our world today....We need to fix our eyes on Him, join along now....
Join along as Pastor Rory Rodgers continues teaching through Hebrews. We look at chapter 4 tonight and how there is a promise of rest, not just back then but today. What does that mean for us, is it something we should do? Listen along now to find out....
Join along with Pastor Rory Rodgers as he continues teaching through the book of 1 Corinthians. Today we will continue chapter 4 and see how we are to suffer just as Christ suffers. Listen along now.
Join along with Pastor Rory Rodgers as we look at Hebrews 3. We will see that Jesus is not only better than the angels but better than Moses. We also see the warnings that is given to us about becoming lazy and having a hardness of heart. Listen along now.
Join along as Pastor Rory Rodgers teaches through the book of 1 Corinthians. We look at what a ministry leader is to look like and also how we are to look at them. How it is about Christ, not about "I". Listen along now!
Join along with Pastor Rory Rodgers as we dig into Hebrews Chapter 2. We will look deeper at how Jesus is better than the angels. How He came to earth to be a man, to conquer death. He turned death into a portal into Heaven for those who are saved. What hope we have!!! Join along now!
Join along with Pastor Rory Rodgers as he teaches through the book of 1 Corinthians chapter 3. We look at our work that we are called to do and the reward we will receive. We look at how as Christians, our names are written in the Book of Life. Join along now.
Join along with Pastor Rory Rodgers as he teaches through the book of Hebrews . Let's discover how Jesus is better than the prophet's and better than the angel's because He is God!
Join along with Pastor Rory Rodgers, in the park, as he teaches us about freedom in Christ. Galatians 5:1 "It is for freedom that Christ has set us free. Stand firm, then, and do not let yourselves be burdened again by a yoke of slavery."
Join along as Kevin Vaughan, an elder here at Calvary Chapel, teaches in Acts this morning about the life of a Christian. What is that supposed to look like? How are we supposed to live? Listen along now.
Chris Cross came to share with us and speak to us through John 3. We will look at what it is to be "born again". What does that look like Biblicaly? Are you Born again the way the Bible lays it out? Listen now!
Join along with Pastor Rory Rodgers in the park, as he teaches in Ephesians about the duty and responsibility of a dad. What God intended when He created Dads. And, what a blessings dads are.
Join along as we listen to Pastor Rory Rodgers teach through 1 Corinthians. We will see how when we are new or when we do not give ourselves over to Christ, we are babes or carnal Christians. Are we supposed to live fully for Him...join along now....
Watch the video above, PART 1 (click on video pic to listen to video the watch part 2.) : Then join along as we listen to Don share about his experience in Uganda, Africa and about the water project. Then we will hear from Frank and Loretta share their experience in Uganda as well. To listen to them, click the microphone!
Watch the video above, PART 1 (click on video pic to listen to video the watch part 2.) : Then join along as we listen to Don share about his experience in Uganda, Africa and about the water project. Then we will hear from Frank and Loretta share their experience in Uganda as well. To listen to them, click the microphone!
Join along as Kevin Vaughan, an elder of Calvary Crook County, teaches us through Acts 18 and shows us what it is to be a disciple and why we should disciple others. Listen along now.
Join along with Pastor Rory Rodgers as he teaches in 1 Corinthians chapter 2. We will look at how the Spirit reveals the mysteries to those who belong to Christ and how it is kept from those who do not. Join along now....
Join along as we look at the end of Chapter 1 and the beginning of Chapter 2 of 1 Corinthians. We will look at why we were chosen, for us or for God's glory. In our own self or own strength or His strength and Him. That we teach the message of Christ and Christ Crucified.
In this teaching, Pastor Rory begins to teach through 1 Corinthians and examines how the World views of wisdom shrink in comparison to the knowledge, prudence and plan of God specifically in the areas of the message of the Cross and who might be considered to deliver that message.
Join along with us as we listen to Blaine Jensen teach us the Word. We will look at what it is to be truly surrendered and he will ask us questions we need to be asking ourselves. Join along now!
Join us as we listen to Jesse and Leandra give their testimonies and also join us as awe pray for part of our family who is in need of prayer as they have a need arising.
Today we will join along Pastor Rory Rodgers and Calvary Chapel as they read Ruth and discuss how the gospel is in Ruth. Unfortunately the church reading did not pick up on the recording but please read Ruth chapter by chapter and follow along with the teaching as well!
Join us as we kick of the 2013 corporate Fasting. Today as we come hungry for the Lord, we will look in the New Testament at fasting and go a little deeper. We will also hear from Jesse about his fasting experience last year. Join along now!
Join us on this special Resurrection Sunday for our Easter Service as we look at 6 points that prove His Resurrection! HE IS ALIVE!
Join along with Pastor Rory Rodgers as we go through week 10 in The Church Series, "His Church". We will go through a wrap up of the 9 weeks of studies and go a little deeper. If you have not listened to all the studies, please do!
Join along as Pastor Rory Rodgers teaches through Week 9 on the Church Series "His Church". Today we look at the Great Commission and how that pertains to us. If we are Christians, are we called to go? Listen along now to hear what the Word has to say!
Join along with Pastor Rory Rodgers as he teaches through week 8 of the Church Series. This week we look at what leadership looks like in the church and who it pertains to. Join along now!
Join along with Pastor Rory Rodgers in week 7 of the His Church series. We will look at church discipline. Join along now.
Join along with us as we study The Church Series "His Church" week 6 with Pastor Rory Rodgers. This week we look at how we are to be giving as members of the church. How when we give, it should be a form of worship. We will look at how we should give, what we should give, where it says in the Bible, and about how it should all be as worship unto the Lord. Join along now!
Join along as Pastor Rory Rodgers teaches through The Church Series, His Church, week 5. This week we look at the gifts God has given to us, how we are to use them, what they are, and if we should use them. Listen along to find out!
Join us as we listen to Pastor Rory Rodgers continue the series on "His Church". This week, week 4, we will look at how we are to love one another, what that looks like, what it doesnt look like. Please join along!
Join us as we listen to Pastor Rory Rodgers continue the series on "His Church". This week, week 4, we will look at how we are to love one another, what that looks like, what it doesnt look like. Please join along!
Join us as we come together and get to listen to an amazing testimony from a sister in our body who has gone through an amazing miracle.
Join along as we continue to listen to Pastor Rory Rodgers teach through this series examining God's passion for His Church. This week we will look at the church gathered together. Why do we do this? As a Christian, do we have to? Listen along!
Join along as we continue to listen to Pastor Rory Rodgers teach through this series examining God's passion for His Church. This week we will look at the church gathered together. Why do we do this? As a Christian, do we have to? Listen along!
Join us as Pastor Rory Rodgers continues on the "His Church" series. This week, we will look at the first of three key purposes of the Church. Our purpose is to Glorify God in all we do. What does that look like? Listen along!
Join us as Pastor Rory Rodgers continues on the "His Church" series. This week, we will look at the first of three key purposes of the Church. Our purpose is to Glorify God in all we do. What does that look like? Listen along!
Join us as Pastor Rory begins our study on The Church. We will look today at who the church is, and what the church is. We will look at church as a whole and church in a smaller part.
Join us as Pastor Rory begins our study on The Church. We will look today at who the church is, and what the church is. We will look at church as a whole and church in a smaller part.
Join us as we go through the rest of Romans 15. We will see how we are to worship God and how we are to be JOYFUL and where we are to go to share the Good News.
Join us as we come together this Wednesday night to share in God's glory that He has done in our lives. We will hear Justin, Kenny, and Kari share their testimonies and God's working in them!
Join us as we listen along as Pastor Rory Rodgers goes through Chapter 15 just touching on specific verses. We will look at a few specific verses and learn about the Holy Spirit, who He is, what He is about, and what He means to me.
Join us on this Christmas Sunday as we join Pastor Rory teach us a different story about Christmas. We will learn about Jesus, not necesarrily about His birth but about why He came to earth just to die and what He died for.
Join along with Pastor Rory Rodgers as he teaches through Romans 15:1-7. We will look at what it means to give God the glory in all we do by loving one another, caring for one another, being gentle to one another, even your enemy.
Listen along as we join Pastor Rory Rodgers teach through Romans 14. We will look at the law of liberty and the law of love. We will see how we should not judge one thing over another and how that looks to us.
Join us as we come together and share in Gods Faithfulness in the lives of our brother and sisters as they share their testimonies! We will read Malachi 3:16-18 and that we are to share how God deserves the Glory in our lives!!!!
Join Pastor Rory Rodgers as we begin Chapter 13 of Romans. We will look at our relationship to the governing authorities and what that looks like for us. How we should pray and what laws we are to follow.
Join Pastor Rory Rodgers as he finishes Romans 12. We will look at who we are to call our neighbors and what it looks like to bless those who persecute you....What does it mean to love....to bless....to turn the other cheek?
Join us as we listen to one of our elders, Chad, teach us about Grace, how we are to respond and what it looks like in a Christians life.
Join us as Elder, Chad Carpenter, takes a look at Ephesians 2 what it means to us. How we are dead...brought back to life...and what happens next.
Join Pastor Rory Rodgers as he continues in Romans 12. We will look at rejoicing when others rejoice without being envious or jealous, and sympathizing when others are sorrowful.
Join Pastor Rory Rodgers as he presses on through Romans 12. We will look at how we are to behave, how we are to love each other, how we are to be hospitable.
Join us as we listen to Pastor Rory teach us the last Gospel Family Session about how to train and admonish our children and what the Bible says about this!
Join Pastor Rory as he digs into the truths of Romans 12 about love, hypocritical love, not serving others, not thinking of others and what it means to have true love, to give honor, to be practical and to have passion.
Join us as we listen to Pastor Rory Rodgers teach through Romans 12. We will look at how the gifts of the Spirit, who they are from, how you get them, and what they are for. You will be encouraged to pray for gifts so that you can be a part of the body working together in unity with others.
Join us for Gospel Family Session 12 as we look at Husbands and Wives and what 1 Peter has to say about this. Be encouraged to listen to all of these sessions as they are full of truth and love!
Join Pastor Rory as he teaches us about "with-ness" or "in reach" in our body. How we are to be a part of the body, no matter what part it is, a finger or a toe, it is important that you are a part!
Join Pastor Rory as he Teaches Romans 12:1-2 and how we are to conform to Christ and not to the world and transform to Him not the world. Is what you are doing glorify Him or glorify and satisfy you?
Join us as we look into Gospel Family Session 11 and a deeper look at the husband and how he should treat his wife and love her as Christ loved the church.
Join us as we listen to Pastor Rory teach us through Romans 12. We will look into the life that Christ has set forth for us and how we need to be All In and follow Him with everything we do!
Join us as we listen to Pastor Rory teach his 10th Session of the Gospel Family. We will look at Ephesians 5:25-33.
Join Pastor Rory as we finish the 11th chapter of Romans. We will look at how Isreal was provoked into Jealousy. Would the way you love Jesus and live your life provoke someone into jealousy?
Join us as we look at Gospel Family Session 9 and A Husbands Real Love. We have looked at the wife and tonight, we will dig into what the husband role looks like.
Join us as we continue to look into God's Faithfulness to Isreal, God's Faithfulness to me as we began last Sunday. This is our last service in the park so bear with us through the added noise.
Join us as we take a look at the extent of Submission, what it is and what it isn't and how it is a good thing, not a bad thing in Session 8.
Join Pastor Rory Rodgers as he begins teaching on Romans Chpt 11. We will understand who God came to save, just the good people? Certainly Not! He came to save the murders, the meth addicts, the sinners....He came to forgive the sinners!
Join us as we enter Gospel Family Session 7 and come to the end of our study on wives but how there is dignity in submission. Submission is not just to our husbands and not just for wives.
Join us as we start Gospel Family session 6. We will go more into submission and into how the family should be in regards to CHrist!
Join along as we listen to Pastor Rory Rodgers teach through Romans Chapter 10. God has been calling you, have you been listening? Don't wait !
Join us as we look at the fifth study on Gospel Family. Tonight we will learn the truth about Ephesians, about what being submissive really means, and there is so much more that goes along with that!
Join us as we continue on learning about Gospel Family and what that looks like. Tonight we will be looking at The Spirit-Empowered Family!
Join us as we listen to Pastor Rory Rodgers teach through Romans 10 and how we are called to share the news of the Gospel. Evangelism, how does it pertain to you? Is it necessary?
Join us as we get into Gospel Family Session 3. We will look at how we should love God more than anything, including our spouse, our children, but how in doing that, we will love them more. All Glory belongs to God!
Join us as we listen to Pastor Rory as he teaches through Romans, this week, while we are in the park. We will take a look at how we should confront world views with the gospel.
Join us as we listen to Pastor Rory and how he teaches on Gospel Family. Tonight we will look at how the image of God is important or relevant to marriage.
Come join Pastor Rory as he looks at Romans chapter nine and the scandalous truth that it brings out.
Join Pastor Rory as he looks at the marriage and how it was designed to be and who designed it. We will look at simple truths and build the foundation for the future discussions on Gospel Family!
Join Pastor Rory as he looks at the marriage and how it was designed to be and who designed it. We will look at simple truths and build the foundation for the future discussions on Gospel Family!
Join now as we listen to Pastor Rory as he teaches in the Park this week, teach through Romans 9 and how God is sovereign in His election.
Join us as we look at God's will, free will, and the election. We will see how free will works while God already knows everything and has elected us before the formation of the earth.
Join us as we take a look along with Pastor Rory Rodgers at God's Sovereign election and a deeper look at Romans 9.
Join us as we take a look at Romans Chapter 9. See how we are chosen by God, before time, He chose us and predestined us.
Join us as we take a look at the heart of Paul, ultimately, the heart of Jesus. Willing to go to hell for others salvation. How we need to look at others who are not saved and our heart should break for them. Their salvation is so important, may we never over look them but pray for them and have a heart for them.
Discipleship Sunday! As many of you know, we have discipleship groups with our men, so before you think this is just for me, please, women, listen as well! Join Rory and Kevin as they talk about what a Disciple is and who is called to be one.
Take a look at Romans 8 with us as we discover who He is, how He is for us, with us, and nothing can separate us from His love!
Join Pastor Rory as he goes through the end of Chapter 8. How God works all things together for good.
Join us as we take a deeper look into Romans 8 and how there is groaning creation-ally, communally, and heavenly. The earth groans like a mother in labor for the return of Christ.
Come join us as Pastor takes a deeper look into Romans, specifically chpt. 8 and how the Lord uses disasters for good.
Join us as Chad takes a deeper look into the life of Jacob and Leah. And how Leah longed for her husbands love and pleasing him.
Join Pastor Rory as we look at how God has adopted us once we ask Him into our lives. In that adoption, we are given love, comfort, security, an inheritance, and everything that a Loving Father would give His child!
Join us as the founding Pastor Ryan Couch comes and shares with us about how we have idols in our life. Are we worshiping Jesus or are we worshiping everything else?
Join us as we celebrate our 10 year anniversary of Calvary Crook County. We have the church planter and pastor Ryan Couch along with current pastor Rory Rodgers sharing about the church, about the goals, and about God's direction.
Join us as we take a look at the best proved fact, the Resurrection. Pastor Rory gives us 6 points to help us understand and share the Resurrection with others.
Join us today as we listen to Kevin Vaughan and how he helps us see Happiness In Jesus!
Join us as we listen to Chad teach through parts of 1st John and John to help us get a better understand of who Jesus is and what He is about.
Join Pastor Rory as he takes a deeper look at prayer and hear what the Lord has laid on his heart and what thanks he has to the Lord for all He has done!
A deeper look at fasting in Isaiah and how we should crave the Waters that do not fail.
As we come upon our time of corporate fasting as a church, Pastor Rory takes a look at many different passages on fasting, why we do it, what is its purpose, and is it really for today?
Join us as we take a look at how to kill sin. As Christians we know that sin is a daily war that we have and that even after we have victory over it, it still comes back, today we look at how to kill it, how to attack it.
Join us today as we look at the contrast between a life in the flesh or a life in the Spirit. We will see how the Holy Spirit takes the place of the law and guides us through life the way we should live.
Listen along as we look at Romans Chapter 8, seeing that when Jesus died upon the cross, He took all teh sin, all our condemnation away from us so that we are free in Him. We are no longer condemned.
As we come together instead of being in our home group, listen as we hear Chad share about God's Grace in the midst of your difficulty.
Continuing on in Romans 7. We take a deeper look into whether or not Paul was talking about himself or this was a sinners perspective on the daily struggle with sin and not wanting to sin but rather wanting to do good, only, we don't.
Continuing on last weeks study, join us as we discover how the law has shown us sin yet the law is pure. Because the law was made, we know what sin is but it does not mean we should sin.
Similar to marriage, we are married to the law, til death do us part. Thankfully, when we accept Christ, we die to self and live in Him so we are no longer married to the law. Today we are going to see the old relationship with the law, the new relationship with Christ, and the difference between them.
Listen to Pastor Rory teach on Romans 6. Are you a slave to sin or slave to righteousness? Though we are saved by Grace, do we continue to sin? God forbid!
Merry Christmas! Listen as we rediscover Jesus. Take a look with us as we define "In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God."
There are 3 types of love listed in the Bible, familial love, friendship love, and romantic love. In this context, the apostle Paul describes the love that Jesus had for us when he went to the cross in Romans 5. What people do not fully understand, nor can we fully comprehend, is what it truly meant to "bear the sins of the world" on that cross. Is there anything in our daily reference that will allow us to begin to understand this love?
Youth Pastor Chad Carpenter speaks on the subject of gospel centered marriage and what that looks like. Chad uses the story of Isaac and Rebecca from Genesis 24 to emphasize and unpack the message. In this message Chad examines the attitudes that spouses have towards each other, and how these attitudes affect each person, and the source of the attitude.
Romans 4 is about grace through faith, not by anything that we could do. The apostle Paul uses Abraham as an example. By using Abraham, we see that faith was used before the law (i.e. the Bible) and it was Abraham's faith that saved him, not what he had done as a human.
The universal depravity of man means that we actively seek sin and this brings the defamation of God's righteousness. In the recognition of ourselves and what/who we cannot be, in comparison to Gods purity, we see just how awesome and amazing Gods grace and the depth of his forgiveness truly is.
In this message we learn that no person is exempt from sin, nor is there an index or scale to our sin. Romans 3 is very clear when it says that ALL have sinned (v.23), and no-one is righteous. To understand grace, we must first understand our sin and how much God hates that sin. We must also understand why God's Holiness and purity are unachievable on our own, and it does not matter what our social status, race, or good works are. We are all equal. It is this understanding and education of ourselves that leads us to repentance.
Who goes to heaven? Who goes to Hell? Who decides these massive judgments? Can you examine your life and know which verdict will be yours? Let's dive into Romans 2 to find the answers:
Paul confronts the man who points in condemntation at the sinners of Romans 1, when the pointer is practicing the same things in secret. Paul shows us that every man is a sinner whether blatantly or subtly, all are in desperate need of a savior as they will be judged by God. Paul also gives us insight on the truth about God's judgment.
In this Study, Pastor Rory Rogers looks in to the consumption of alcohol and how it relates Biblically to Christians. He discusses the history of alcohol in the modern church as well as the beginning of the church and how Jesus dealt with it. Pastor Rory examines the 3 prevailing viewpoints that are common to the stance that churches take on the consumption of alcohol and the implications of each stance from a biblical perspective. The stances that are taken historically through the current time are Prohibitionist, Abstentionist, and Moderationist. Pastor Rory also discusses the biblical versus legal view on each viewpoint.
This is a new series entitled "242 Homegroups - The Testimonies." In this series, that will happen monthly, we will be having people from the church get up and share their testimony for the edification and encouragement of their fellow saints. This week we are blessed to hear from Adam Barney and Ken Scharton.
Paul gives a list of sins that flow from the swamp of idolatry and are results of uncleanness, vile passion and a debased mind. As we examine the text we apply the gospel to man's fallen condition and remember the good news that righteousness is available from faith to faith.
In Daniel's near and distant future we see Israel shattered through war and tribulation and when they are with out hope their deliverer will come out of Zion.
When people worship the creation rather than their Creator, part of the evidence of Gods wrath can be seen in the effects that these choices have on human physiology. In the second part of this series we learn why homosexuality exists, and why it is sin.
When people worship the creation rather than their Creator, part of the evidence of Gods wrath can be seen in the effects that these choices have on human physiology. In the first part of this series we learn why homosexuality exists, and why it is sin.
Daniel is given a prophetic vision of Israel's future history. Chapter 11 shows us what will happen in Daniel's 69 weeks as God's people are stuck between two warring empires who then turn their wrath on the Jews. It all points toward a much more severe time when Israel will suffer affliction but their Hero will be coming soon!
The wrath of God is revealed from Heaven against all wickedness of man. Why: because they have exchanged for a lie the inherent truth they have known about God which has been revealed to them by creation. The worst thing about this is that God the Creator does not receive glory from His creation that is due to His name. Here in Romans One, we will discover why this is the most despicable thing about sin.
For three weeks Daniel mourns his nation's complacency through fasting and prayer. From day one his prayers were heard, but an answer was hindered for a very real reason most Christians are ignorant of...find out what it is here in Daniel chapter 10.
As we embark upon another season of 242 Home Groups, the question is asked, "Why are we doing these?" that question leads to "Why are we doing any of the ministries in the church?" let's take a look at the scriptures and remind ourselves why we do what we do.
So often the Christian begins their walk through faith but quickly defaults to work's based sanctification. Here we see that the Gospel reveals to us God's righteousness is worked out in us from faith to faith.
Another prophecy of Daniel shows the coming kingdoms to rule Israel, mainly the Grecian Empire led by Alexander the Great. An offspring from this kingdom will foreshadow the Anti-Christ of Revelation but both false Christs will be conquered by the King of Kings!
Entering the prophetic chapters of Daniel, our main Character has a dream which parallels Nebuchadnezzar's statuesque dream of Chapter 2. This dream of Daniel's unfold's world events thousands of years before they happen beginning with Babylon's empire and stretching all the way until the return of the Christ.
As we embark upon the epistle to the Romans, we are reminded of God's amazing gospel of grace that not only saves the sinner but sanctifies the believer...only grace!
Chad Carpenter takes us through Daniel 6 and points us beyond the miracle in Daniel's life to the miracle of Jesus coming to this earth and spending His own time in the den of lions...sinful man.
On the eve of the Persian invasion of Babylon, Belshazzar throws a festival marked by idol worship and drunken debauchery. God in his mercy, supernaturally intervenes by causing a hand to appear and tell the king his fate that is a result of his foolish pride.
You'll never know how much the relationship you have with another brother or sister in Christ means to them. Being together with other saints is not something to give or take, but a very essential part of the Christian's life. Paul actively seeks out fellowship on his way to Rome and what he finds is hospitality and encouragement that brings thanks and praise to God.
Shipwrecked Paul along with Luke, Aristarchus and 244 other sailers, soldiers and slaves find themselves washed up on the Island of Malta where they meet an especially kind group of natives. A snakebite to the hand of Paul opens up doors to share the wondrous news of the gospel with the islanders, confirmed by healing power to all who had diseases. We are encouraged this week to come to the throne of grace through the laying on of hands and prayer for healing just like the Maltans did 2,000 years ago.
Peter tells us not to think it strange concerning the fiery trial that has overtaken you as if some strange thing has happened. Shadrach, Meschach, and Abednego knew the corruption of the world they were living in and now as 35 -year-olds, they still had a purpose in their heart not to bow the knee to any other God but Jehovah. Let's go know to the plain of Dura in Babylon and watch thier firmness of faith even when it means meeting death in the fire.
While sailing to Italy as a prisoner of Rome, Paul's ship encounters a gigantic storm and for over two weeks is tossed up and down the Adriatic Sea. Such a storm caused all on the vessel to abandon hope of salvation.
As Paul speaks in Caesarea to King Agrippa and many other Roman leaders he is mocked and called "Crazy." Paul replies that his message is not marked by madness, but by truth and reason. Let's take a look at the evidence Paul brings to the table externally through the testimony of his changed life, and internally through fulfilled prophecies in the Word of God.
Our study in 2 Kings ended with Judah being led away captive by King Nebuchadnezzar of Babylon. Among those taken prisoner were four incredible young men of integrity. This first study in Daniel follows the Stumble of Judah and the Stand, Strength and Splendor of these four men of purpose.
Paul shares his testimony with Herod Arippa II. As he testifies of his encounter with Jesus on the Road to Damascus, we see that God had a purpose for Paul from the day he was saved. To be a minister and a witness. These have also been purposed for you who would name the name of Christ. As these purposes are acted on, there is tremendous fruit, seen in verse 18.
In order to have hope in this life we have to know that we have hope in the next. We can measure our hope in the next life based upon what we are hoping for in the next. Because Jesus has risen, we can know that we have hope in this life and the next.
Tom Ewers from Calvary Chapel of Corvallis fixes our gaze on the Holiness of God. In his Holy Presence we are undone and are unable to stand, but the blood of Jesus provides us access into the presence of a Holy God.
The Roman governor Felix and his wife Drusilla call Paul to stand before them so they may hear him concerning faith in Christ. As Paul stands being judged, he reasons about righteousness, self control and the judgment to come with the immoral couple.
Paul gives his defense before the Roman Governor Felix and brings the charges against himself down to one main issue, his hope in the resurrection of both the just and the unjust.
The Jews bring significant opposition against Paul, but Jesus stands by Paul in the night and comforts him, telling Paul it's not over but preaching in Rome awaits the apostle. When things look bleak the next morning, God intervenes and supernaturally escorts the Gospel towards Rome through the most natural means: a nephew, a commander and a Roman escort.
During our Sunday service, Pastor Rory, two of the Elders, and the worship leader, gave a tag-team message about discipleship, and our great need to be disciples and not just converts. This was done in part to call the men in the church to consider becoming disciples, committing to a year's journey through Biblical discipleship.
Paul has made it to Jerusalem where he is greeted by James and the elders. They rejoice to hear of the incredible gospel transformation that occurred during Paul's last two missionary journeys. The champion of Grace comes home to meet many new Jewish converts who are struggling to understand what role the law and temple play in their new life. The elders suggest Paul take a vow and spend some time in the temple to ease the weak conscience of the Jews, and to show that he still has a reverence for the law and the temple. While Paul is in the temple, some Asian Jews who were familiar foes (Acts 20.19) agitate the crowd and pounce on Paul who is quickly seized by the Roman authorities. Paul kindly asks to address the Jewish crowd, who listens quietly to his conversion story which consists of an epic encounter with a Risen Jesus. Paul shares Christ's calling on his life to minister the gospel to the Gentiles and at this word, the Jews become hysterical and demand his death. In God's sovereignty, Paul is saved from scourging by his Roman citizenship, and lives another day to testify of Christ to the Jews.
Since Acts 19.21, Paul had purposed in the Spirit to get to Jerusalem in time for Pentecost. Acts 20.22 tells us the Paul was bound in the Spirit to go to Jerusalem. Here in Chapter 20, we see something surprising. It appears the Holy Spirit is speaking through Paul's traveling companions made up of apostles, deacons, evangelists and prophets that he should NOT go to the Holy City. Was Paul in the will of God by continuing on his journey? If the Apostle Paul had conflicting advice, how in the world can we know the will of God? Pastor Rory gives some practical Biblical principles for discerning the leading of the Holy Spirit in our lives today.
On the final stretch of Paul's third missionary journey, Paul stops to visit Philip the Evangelist. He finds Philip has four virgin daughters who prophecy. This is a family that is clothed in purity and accustomed to the Lord moving by the Power of Holy Spirit! Pastor Rory explains that this radical home-life is not something just privy to Bible characters, but is available and expected in our homes today.
The resurrection is a historical fact that can be easily proven. Jesus is alive, but so what? How is this relevant to me today? Pastor Rory shows us 10 huge implications of having a living God.
Paul's tearful goodbye to the Ephesian elders contains one of the most powerful exhortations to church leaders. As the Elders are charged with the task of feeding, tending and protecting the flock of God we glean good insight into the identity and function of not only church leaders, but the church itself.
Paul connects with the elders from Ephesus for a final exhortation in their ministering. He begins by reminding them of his walk among them, a walk better referred to as a race, one we would do well to imitate.
What would your city look like if the gospel had radically transformed it? How would the local government, economy, and populace be changed? As the message of Jesus spread throughout all Asia from Ephesus, the city itself had dramatically been impacted and those unbelievers who were most affected raise havoc.
In Acts 19:8-20, we see Paul preaching in the synagogue to hardened hearts, then goes instead to the school of Tyrannus. Consequently, the gospel goes forth into all of Asia.
Pastor Rory Rodgers, teaches.
How important is the Holy Spirit? What does He do? Is he available to Christians today? Does a Christian really need Him?
In our text we read about Paul, Apollos, Priscilla, and Aquila, and most importantly, the Holy Spirit, and How vital the role of the Holy Spirit truly is.
What is your greatest fear? Do you let it determine how you live or don't live your life? In Acts 18:1-17, Paul is encouraged by the Lord not to fear the people, but to open his mouth for the sake of the Gospel.
Pastor Rory Rodgers teaches on Acts 18:1-17.
In Acts 17:10-34, we see the fair-mindedness of the Bereans, and the way they considered what Paul had to say, by searching the scriptures. Contrast that with the philosophers and debaters on Mars Hill, the center of philosophical debate, and how some considered what Paul said, but didn't give much heed to the power of the Gospel.
What does it look like when Jesus turns the world upside-down? Paul and Silas were accused of this very thing by the crowds in Thessalonica, because they had preached the gospel of Jesus Christ.
Pastor Rory Rodgers teaches on Acts 17:1-15
Guest speaker, Pastor Mike Voight, from Klamath Falls, Oregon, teaches on 1 Samuel chapter 7.
Does it ever seem like God's plans and God's timing can be confusing, but when you can finally look back and see how he worked everything together, it all makes sense? As Paul and Silas travel on their missionary journey, the Lord forbids them to go to certain places, only to bring them to another where, for all intents and purposes, it doesn't look like it's going to go well for them. But in the midst of tremendous pain and trials, the Lord is glorified through their heart for Him.
After the Apostles had decided to write to the newly saved Gentile believers, they determined not to give them any big list of commands. They simply said, "Stay away from idols, and meet sacrificed to them, and don't sin sexually." Sexual sin during their time was still as rampant as ever, and it's no different today. Many people don't know or believe what the Bible says about it, and so they continue to commit sexual sin.
Pastor Rory Rodgers teaches on the importance of Purity.
Pastor Rory continues with part 2 of his series on fasting, as we kick off our week of fasting and prayer at Calvary Chapel of Crook County.
Pastor Rory Rodgers delivers a message on the Biblical practice of fasting, in preparation for our church-wide week of fasting and prayer.
As Paul and Silas embark on Paul's second missionary journey, they visit with a faithful friend Timothy and decide to invest the young man by taking him along the mission. While being led by the Spirit, they go where they weren't expecting...Europe! The Holy Spirit had forbid Paul to preach in Asia, but God has a surprise in Europe... Paul may not be going to Asia, but God was bringing Asia to Paul through a woman named Lydia.
What would have happened to Christianity if it had simply morphed into a sect of Judaism, with all of it's rules and regulations? Would there even be a Christian faith as we know it today?
Acts 15 tells of the way the Apostles had to defend the faith from legalism, in order to protect the gospel from corruption.
Pastor Rory Rodgers teaches on Acts 15:1-35.
Most people wouldn't look at trials and difficulties in life as anything more than something to view with great disdain. However, the scripture teaches that it is actually an opportunity to rejoice because God can use it, and He is at work.
Pastor Rory Rodgers teaches on Acts 14:22-28
In Acts 14 we see Paul continuing his missionary journey and encounter some extreme persecution along the way.
Pastor Rory Rodgers teaches on Acts 14.
In Acts we are seeing many respond to the Gospel. Paul and Barnabas respond by taking it to the world, making it now to Antioch in Pisidia. The Gentiles in Antioch who have heard Paul preach respond by begging to hear more. The Jews respond by opposing the gospel and casting Paul and Barnabas out of the city, but before they do, Paul persuades them to continue in the grace of God.
In Acts we are seeing many respond to the Gospel. Paul and Barnabas respond by taking it to the world, making it now to Antioch in Pisidia. The Gentiles in Antioch who have heard Paul preach respond by begging to hear more. The Jews respond by opposing the gospel and casting Paul and Barnabas out of the city, but before they do, Paul persuades them to continue in the grace of God.
As Paul is invited to speak in the synagogue at Pisidian Antioch, he takes the opportunity to preach the gospel, and it met with interesting results.
Pastor Rory Rodgers preaches on the power and necessity of the Gospel of Jesus Christ.
When our bodies have a nutritional deficiency, it usually results in physical ailments and diseases. What, then, is the result of spiritual deficiency?
Worship Leader Stewart White teaches on Philippians 3:1-11, where we see the great necessity of knowing and worshiping Jesus, our only source for true Spiritual nutrition.
What would it mean to you to know that the Holy Spirit was sending you? That He was empowering you to speak boldly? Pastor Rory Rodgers teaches on Acts 13, where we see Paul and Barnabas being sent out.
As Christians, most of us have at least heard that prayer is an invaluable resource , but do we really believe it?
Pastor Rory Rodgers teaches on Acts 12.
We've probably heard people mention the "Hand of God", but what does It really look like? What does It do? How does He use It? Pastor Rory Rodgers teaches on the "Hand of God" from Acts 11:19-30.
When Peter returns from ministering the Gospel to the Gentiles, he immediately faces opposition. Pastor Rory Rodgers teaches on Acts 11.
Do you find that you have trouble truly believing that Jesus is enough? Are you constantly enamored with someone or something other than God? Have you ever considered that your view of God might be flawed? How you see and understand Him to be directly affects how you esteem and worship Him, as well has how you interact with, and relate to, people and stuff.
Guest speaker, Pastor Ryan Couch teaches a message on Psalm 145, entitled, "Your God Is Too Small"
What attitudes and beliefs do you hold that don't line up with scripture or the heart of God? As Pastor Rory looks at Acts 10, we find God working in the life of Peter, and the life of a Gentile centurion, to bring Salvation to the Gentiles; a work which no one had believed was possible. God, however, showed His desire to save, not just the Jewish believers, but the whole world.
What happens when Jesus comes to the man who hates him and makes him a Christian? The Apostle Paul!
Pastor Rory Rodgers teaches on acts 9.
As we continue our study of the book of Acts, we find Philip being led by the Spirit of the Lord to minister the gospel to an Ethiopian eunuch who happened to be passing by him in a Chariot, while reading the scroll of Isaiah.
Pastor Rory Rodgers teaches on the sign of baptism in the life of a believer, and the work of the Holy Spirit to lead us into repentance.
Have you ever discovered that the way you think about something is so completely wrong that it hits you like a ton of bricks when the truth is revealed? In Acts 8 we find the apostles working miracles and preaching the gospel, when a man named Simon the Sorcerer decides to believe. But upon seeing the miracles of the Apostles by the Holy Spirit, he tries to offer them money for the power of the Holy Spirit.
Pastor Rory Rodgers teaches.
When a complaint arises in the early church, it prompts the Apostles to consider their role as church leaders. What should they do? What shouldn't they do? How should they deal with problems?
Pastor Rory Rodgers teaches on Acts 6:1-7
Missionary Pastor Joel Meyer shares about the work of Jesus in Belize City, Belize, and teaches on Romans 10:14-15 .
Pastor Rory Rodgers teaches part one of the doctrine of the Kingdom of God; an often misunderstood doctrine of scripture.
It is all too easy to fall into the practice of deceit that is so prevalent today in our culture. We can actually find ourselves believing the lies we pass as truth to others. Even worse, we will deny the plain truth to our creator.
We see this very thing in Acts 4 and 5 as Annanias and Saphira lie, not only to men, but much worse, they lie to God.
Pastor Rory Rodgers teaches on Acts 4:32- 5:12
A proper theology of the church is vital to the health of a church, and to the individuals who make up that church. Pastor Rory Rodgers teaches on "The Church" part 2.
In Acts 4, we find some of the disciples being brought before a council because of the healing of a crippled man and told not to preach Jesus as Savior anymore. Their response is to say, "Whether it seems right for you to obey God or to obey man is up to you, but we're going to obey God."
Pastor Rory Rodgers teaches on Acts 4:1-30
Pastor Rory Rodgers teaches on Ecclesiology, or, the Doctrine of the Church. This is part 1 of 2 on the Church. A Biblical understanding of the Church is vital to having a healthy church, and healthy Christians.
In the Christian life, it is often quite easy to allow ourselves to believe we exist to be served, rather than to be servants of Christ. This shouldn't be. Pastor Rory Rodgers teaches on Acts 2:47 - chapter 3, and emphasizes the importance of being useful for the ministry of Christ.
In Acts 2:44-46, we see the incredible heart change in the people who were being saved since the day of Pentecost. They were steadfast, patient, loving, giving, and growing, and all because of the work of Salvation and the power of the Spirit of God.
In week 7 we examine the doctrine of Salvation, and seek to answer questions pertaining to what it is, how it's accomplished, and who is responsible for it.
Pastor Rory Rodgers teaches.
Acts 2:42 sums up the practices of the early church quite well. "And they devoted themselves to the apostles' teaching and the fellowship, to the breaking of bread and the prayers."
While it may seem simple, it is this simplicity that led to much of the growth of the early church, both in size and maturity.
Pastor Rory Rodgers teaches on Acts 2
What is sin? In week six of our doctrine series, Pastor Rory Rodgers tackles that question with a look at the fundamental doctrine of sin. What is it? Where does it come from? What can be done about it?
Upon hearing the truth of the gospel explained to them, those present in Jerusalem on the Day of Pentecost were cut straight to the heart. They cried out, "What then shall we do?"
When you are truly hit with the power of the gospel, it should initially elicit a response that says, "Oh no! What can I do to be saved?!" Then the hope of the truth of what Jesus has done to save us can be fully preached, and true conviction, repentance, and salvation will be received.
Pastor Rory preaches on the Resurrection of Jesus, and the events that followed in Luke 24.
Elder Frank Sanchez teaches on Galatians 5:1-5, where the Apostle Paul urges the Galatian believers not to be burdened again by a yoke of slavery to legalism and sin, but rather, to live in the freedom for which Christ set us free.
Pastor Rory Rodgers continues our study through the book of Luke, as we look at the final days of Jesus before the crucifixion in 22:54 - 23:25
Pastor Rory Rodgers continues our study through the book of Luke with a look at Jesus final acts before his crucifixion, in Luke 22.
Worship Leader Stewart White teaches on Romans 12:9-21 at our 2010 Men's Retreat at the Antone Ranch, April 9-10.
Elder Kevin Vaughan teaches on Romans 12:3-8 at our 2010 Men's Retreat at the Antone Ranch, April 9-10.
Pastor Rory Rodgers teaches on Romans 12:1-2 at our 2010 Men's Retreat which was held at the Antone Ranch, April 9-10.
Jesus' life was, and still is, the most incredible life in History. However, it is all meaningless apart from the truth of the Resurrection. In the words of the Apostle Paul, if Jesus was not raised, then we are to be pitied above all others. Pastor Rory Rodgers takes a look at the facts of the resurrection.
Pastor Rory continues our study through the book of 2 Kings with chapters 15 and 16.
(NOTE: The message starts about 10 minutes into the actual teaching due to technical difficulties.)
Pastor Rory Rodgers continues our study through the book of 2 Kings, with chapters 13 and 14.
Pastor Rory Rodgers preaches part 6 of his 6 part series on the Olivet Discourse in Luke 21.
Pastor Rory Rodgers continues his Wednesday night study through the book of 2 Kings, with 2 King chapter 11.
Pastor Rory Rodgers continues our study through the book of 2 Kings with a look at chapter 10.
Pastor Rory Rodgers continues with Part 4 of his series in Luke 21, "The Olivet Discourse".
Pastor Rory Rodgers continues our study through the book of 2 Kings with a look at chapters 8 and 9. (Note: Due to a technical issue the last 10 minutes, or so, of the study are cut short.)
Pastor Rory Rodgers teaches part three of his teaching on the "Olivet Discourse" in Luke chapter 21.
Pastor Rory Rodgers picks up teaching where he left off in 2 Kings 6; Ben-Hadad's siege against Samaria.
As Pastor Rory Rodgers embarks upon teaching the Olivet Discourse, he takes us through some of the differing views on eschatology, and it's implications on our lives.
Cindy Rodgers shares with the women of Calvary Chapel Crook County at the Ladies' Day 2010 event.
Cindy Rodgers shares with the women of Calvary Chapel Crook County at the Ladies' Day 2010 event.
When a master hears about the possibility that there may be a man in the land of Israel who can cure his servants leprosy, he sends a message to the King. However, when the king get the message, he believes that it is a trick, but Elisha the prophet assures the King that the Lord can heal the man.
Pastor Rory Rodgers teaches on 2 Kings 5:1-19
In light of our upcoming event, "Seven", in which we will spend seven days praying and fasting, Pastor Rory teaches on Prayer and Fasting. Prepare to have your heart challenged!
As 2 Kings picks up where 1 Kings left off, we find that Elijah is about to be taken up to heaven in a Chariot, and the mantle is to be passed to Elishah, his protege.
Pastor Rory Rodgers teaches on 2 Kings 1-2.
Pastor Rory Rodgers takes a look at what it means to serve faithfully as a good soldier for Jesus, in 2 Timothy, chapter two.
In a follow up to Kings, Pastor Rory moves over to Chronicles to study a little more about the life of Jehoshaphat, King of Judah.
Pastor Rory Rodgers preaches a sermon from Luke 20:45-47, entitled, "Grieving Over Empty Religion".
After repeated failed attempts to trap Jesus with trick questions, Jesus turns the questioners on their heads by asking how the Messiah can be David's son, when David calls Him Lord. This stumps them because they think they know the scriptures because they've read them, but they haven't understood them.
Have you drifted into a sterile, dead relationship toward God and the truth of His word? Has your heart become hard and your ears dull?
Pastor Rory Rodgers teaches on Luke 20:39-47.
Often, when it comes to giving, people just don't want to hear it.
As Pastor Rory Rodgers teaches on Luke 21:1-4, we see Jesus heart on giving, as Jesus points out the widow who gave all that she had.
As we finish the book of 1 Kings, we are presented with the end of evil King Ahab, but we also see his momentary repentance and humility before God.
Pastor Rory Rodgers teaches on 1 Kings 21-22.
As we near the middle of Luke chapter twenty, we find the Scribes and the Pharisees trying to trick Jesus with questions and flattery. But Jesus, having the wisdom of the Spirit, was able to answer all of the questions in a way that they never expected.
Pastor Rory Rodgers teaches on Luke 20:19-40 .
Even though King Ahab was a wicked King, God still desired to use him, and use him he did. Unfortunately, Ahab's wickedness ended up costing him dearly.
Pastor Rory Rodgers teaches on 1 Kings 19:19- Chapter 20.
As Jesus is preaching and teaching in the temple, the chief priest and the scribes and elders came to him and began testing him with questions. After stumping them in their own questioning, Jesus tells the parable of the wicked tenants, who murdered their master's son in order to steal his inheritance.
Pastor Rory Rodgers teaches on Luke 20:9-8.
Many tend to think of Jesus as the ultimate pacifist; never one to rock the boat or call people out. Nothing could be further from the truth. In Luke 19:45-20:8, we see Jesus fashion his own whip and drive out the corrupt money changers from the temple, because they had taken the House of God, which was intended for prayer, and turned into a den of thieves, intent on nothing more than robbing people who desired to worship God.
Pastor Rory Rodgers teaches on Luke 19:45-20:8 .
In Jesus Parable of the Minas, we see that there is a reward due to those who faithfully serve Jesus with what He has given them. This gift is given in addition to salvation, to those faithful servants who didn't doubt his return but served diligently.
Pastor Rory Rodgers teaches on Luke 19:11-40
As Elijah is used by God to Demonstrate God's strength and faithfulness to the evil prophets and king, He is thrust into an incredible victory where the false God is shown to be impotent to do anything, and the living God is show to be all-powerful and true. But as is so often the case, Elijah moves from the mountain-top experience of Victory, into the valleys of despair, as he flees in fear, and wrestles with doubt and his own self-pity. Yet, God is found to be faithful in all of these things.
Pastor Rory Rodgers teaches on 1 Kings 18:21-19:15
Bill James from Agents for Christ, teaches on Evangelism, and shares about the opportunities and blessings that Agents for Christ has had in the past year.
As Elijah the prophet is raised up to confront the King, we find that, even in the midst of marvelous signs and wonders, the King, and the people still falter.
Pastor Rory Rodgers teaches on Faltering between two opinions when the Lord has so clearly laid out His desire for you.
Pastor Rory Rodgers teaches on Luke 18:31-19:10, where Jesus heals a blind man, then has dinner with a tax collector. Both the blind man and the tax collector desired to get time with Jesus, even though most around them said that they weren't worth Jesus' time.
How does the Lord measure the success of a man? How about a King? As Pastor Rory Rodgers looks at 1 Kings 15-16, we begin to see the pattern develop where the success or failure of a king is determined by their heart, particularly, their loyalty to God. When they are loyal, they are said to have followed in David's footsteps.
Pastor Rory Rodgers teaches on Luke 18:15-30, where Jesus receives the little children that the disciples were attempting to prevent from coming to Him. Then Jesus is approached by the Rich Young Ruler, and asked what must be done to inherit the kingdom of Heaven.
Pastor Rory Rodgers teaches on Jesus' two parables from Luke 18:1-14, wherein Jesus first explains the effectiveness of frequent petition through prayer while waiting on the Lord, then he tells of the kind of prayer God hears; Humble prayer.
Like so many people before and after him, King Solomon had a great start when it came to his reign as King and his faith in God. But, just like the many before and after him, he proves that it isn't about how well you start, or even how well your middle-story goes, but what ultimately matters is HOW YOU FINISH. Sadly, Solomon didn't finish well.
Pastor Rory Rodgers teaches on 1 Kings 11-12.
Pastor Rory teaches on Luke 17:20-37, wherein, Jesus is asked by the Pharisees when the Kingdom of God would come. In his sermon, Pastor Rory teaches on Jesus explanation of the Kingdom of God being characterized by both an, "Already", and a "Not Yet".
Pastor Rory Rodgers teaches on 1 Kings, chapters 8 and 9, where we see the Lord appear to Solomon for a second time, after the completion of the Temple, and then we find the Queen of Sheba visiting Solomon to see if the stories of his wisdom and wealth were true.
In Jesus day, Leprosy was a very deadly and disgusting disease, but when Jesus was faced with the lepers of his day, He took compassion on them, healing them, even though many of them never came back to thank Him.
Pastor Rory Rodgers teachers on the Luke 17, verses 6-19.
Pastor Rory Rodgers teaches from 1 Kings chapters 8 and 9, Wherein, King Solomon dedicates the new temple to the Lord, before the people, and they experience God's glory fall on the place.
In Luke 17, Pastor Rory Rodgers teaches on offenses and how to confront a brother or sister who is in sin.
Most, if not all of use have heard the question posed by Jesus: "What does it profit a man to gain the whole world but lose his soul?"
It is difficult to shake this question from your mind as you read Luke 16:19-31, about Lazarus and the rich man.
Pastor Rory Rodgers teaches about hell and salvation in his sermon on Luke 16:19-31
Guest Pastor Rob Verdeyen from Calvary Chapel in Corvallis, Oregon, preaches on Psalm 127.
As we continue our study through 1 Kings, Pastor Rory teaches on the events leading up to the installment of Solomon as King.
In Luke 16:18, Jesus talks about divorce.
Pastor Rory Rodgers delivers an excellent message on divorce and marriage.
Do you often find yourself coming back to the same sins and problems over and over again? Have you tried to implement rules and regulations to change your outward actions, only to find that the root of the problem hasn't changed?
In his teaching on the Heart, worship leader Stewart white addresses the source of our problems, OUR HEART, and what can be done for it.
As King David is nearing the end of his life, we find that yet another one of His sons attempts to steal the kingdom away, but this time from the one who would rightfully be King; Solomon.
As David is handing off the Kingdom, we find that he must ensure that the throne is left in the hands of one who will be capable.
Pastor Rory Rodgers teachers on 1 Kings 1.
In the beginnings of the church in the book of Acts, one thing that was unquestionably present was the power of prayer. The disciples and all believers were in constant prayer. They were empowered by the Spirit of God through constantly seeking the Lord in prayer; asking for His power.
In his sermon, Pastor Rory Rodgers shares his vision for life-changing prayer among the body of Calvary Chapel of Crook County.
In Luke 16:1-19, Jesus tells the parable about the shrewd servant, and how he was commended by his master even though it seems like he should have been chastised.
Pastor Rory Rodgers teaches through our text.
As Pastor Rory Rodgers teaches through 2 Samuel 23, we take a look at David's mighty men, and see how the men who followed David, though once downcast and disenfranchised, ended up being the most faithful and mighty men in the kingdom.
In his final message to the congregation at Calvary Chapel of Crook County, Pastor Ryan Couch teaches from Acts chapter 20, where Paul bids farewell to the Ephesian elders before going to Rome.
Pastor Ryan draws upon Paul's charge to the Ephesians to charge Calvary Chapel of Crook County to press on in knowing, following, and loving Jesus Christ.
As the second to the last Sunday with Pastor Ryan Couch as the lead pastor of Calvary Chapel of Crook County, Pastor Ryan uses the opportunity to preach from Nehemiah chapter 1.
In Nehemiah 1, we find a Jewish man named Nehemiah having a heavy burden on his heart for the city of Jerusalem after receiving a report of the condition of the city at that time. He discovers that the walls are destroyed, the gates have been burned, and the people suffer greatly and are afraid. It is at this point that Nehemiah begins to seek the Lord through prayer, fasting, repentance, supplication, and remembering God's promises.
As David faces a famine in the land, he begins to inquire of the Lord for the reason for the famine. He finds that it is because of the blood of the gibeonites which Saul spilled in his zealousness.
Pastor Rory Rodgers teaches on 2 Samuel 21.
After David's return as King, the people of Judah were escorting him back, and this upset the people of Israel. As we look at chapter 20, we find a rebellion being started by a man named Sheba, who decided to incite hatred against the people of Judah. Because of the rebellion, David must send his men after Sheba, in order to prevent an even greater uprising. In the end, it comes down to the help of a wise woman in the city of of Abel of Beth Maachah.
Pastor Rory Rodgers teachers through 2 Samuel 20.
When the Pharisees see that Jesus is eating with tax-collectors and sinners, they begin to slander Him. Jesus very clearly rebukes them by illustrating the true heart of God, to redeem the lost.
Without strong leadership every kingdom collapses. This is true both in the literal physical sense, and the spiritual sense. Husbands and fathers who don't lead their home in the power of God's Spirit are more likely to see their families crumble, and their marriages teeter on the brink of disaster.
After the death of David's son, Absolom, we saw that David had mourned for him greatly. As some of the men see that David is wavering in the strength of his leadership, the people began to be ashamed, and feel disgraced.
Pastor Ryan teaches on 2 Samuel chapter 19.
Do you know that Jesus has the best possible life for you? Do you realize that in Jesus you find meaning, purpose, and fulfillment? Do you understand that trying to find your identity apart from Jesus will only lead to discouragement, despair, and finally, destruction.
Jesus said that He came that we might have life, and have it more abundantly. When you don't have these things, the thing that is keeping you from these is the fact that Jesus is calling you to forsake all in order to embrace these promises.
Pastor Ryan Couch preaches on Luke chapter 14, and the life that is only found in Jesus.
As David begins to face the battle against Absalom, he commands his men to deal gently with his son Absalom; a command which Joab had no intention of keeping.
Pastor Ryan preachers on 2 Samuel 18, and deals with leadership, rebellion, and obedience to authority.
In an effort to be at peace with all people and religions, many will say that all roads lead to God. This is as foolish as saying all roads lead to your house.
When Jesus was asked if those who are saved will be few, he responds by saying that there will be many who will try to enter, but they will not have entered through the narrow gate, and the master will say, "I tell you, I do not know where you come from. Depart from me, all you workers of evil!"
As pastor Ryan teaches through our text, he presents the gospel in a very clear and direct manner.
This recording was done during our church in the park, July 5th.
Before David fled the city, he set up Hushai to defeat the advice of Ahithophel, because Ahithophel had sided with Absolom during the coup.
As Ahithophel offers up adive to Absolom, Hushai turns it on him, and ultimately protects David and all of his men.
Because Hushai prevailed in his advice, Ahithophel knew that it would only end poorly for himself, so he got his house in order and hanged himself.
As chapter 17 finishes out, we see the Lord providing for David and his company through faithful friends who desired to minister to them.
In this short audio clip taken from a teaching in 2nd Samuel, Pastor Ryan takes a moment to charge the men with some truths from the life and death of Ahithophel, in 2nd Samuel 17:23.
It is in our sinful nature to compare ourselves to others, and to claim that the misfortune of others has come upon them as a form of punishment from God. In our text, Jesus dispels the myths about the Kingdom of God by explaining what the Kingdom is really like. We learn that God is longsuffering in his patience; He is not limited by man's legalism. His heart is for people, not for establishments, and his Kingdom truly works in the seemingly simple ways, but it spreads in such a way that it can only leave people wondering how something so foolish in their eyes could could so powerful.
After King David receives word that his son, Absolom, has stolen the hearts of the people and is now aiming to overthrow David as King, David chooses to flee the city. On his way out of the city he runs into several different people, each with different agendas. Even in the midst of all the chaos, David still seeks to be a good king, and deal with people wisely.
Elder Frank Sanchez teaches.
What are you living for? What drives you? What is the passion of your life? There are really only two answers to that question. One answer is that you are living for your kingdom, your agenda, and your passions. The other answer is that you are living for Jesus' kingdom, Jesus' agenda, and Jesus' passion.
If you are seeking God's kingdom, then all of the other things that you might want or need will be added to you. However, if you are seeking your own kingdom, not only will you not find what you're looking for, but you'll miss out on the kingdom of God.
It has been a few years since David's son Absalom killed his own brother, Amnon, for raping his sister, Tamar. The consequences to David's sin that were told to David by the Lord were now beginning to snowball. Absalom has been in exile from the king, so Joab concocts a plan to manipulate David into reconciling with him.
As Pastor Ryan teachers through 2 Samuel 14-15, he points out the effects that sin has, and the consequences we can face simply because sin is destructive.
What does it mean to be a disciple of Jesus Christ? As Luke writes his gospel account, he does so to show what it looked like to be a disciple of Jesus. In Luke 13-1-34, Jesus teaches against hypocrisy. He addresses the issue of hypocrisy, then deals with its sources. As disciples of Jesus, we should leave no place for hypocrisy within us. As Jesus teaches his disciples, we see three things that disciples don't do: 1. Disciples of Jesus aren't fake 2. Disciples of Jesus aren't greedy 3. Disciples of Jesus aren't worriers
When the sin within our own heart goes unchecked, it is only a matter of time before we begin to act upon that sin. As we get into chapter 13 of 2nd Samuel, we find out that David's children had a lot of issues. David's son, Amnon, is in love with his half sister, Tamar, so he devises a plan to rape her. Upon fulfilling his plan, he no longer loves her, but hates her. Her brother Absolom hears of the matter and devises his own plans for revenge. All the while, David, though angry about what happened, behaves as if he's completely powerless to do anything about it.
We are all called to be on mission for the sake of the gospel. How well we understand that determines how effective we are in that mission. Understanding that the greatest danger to the spread of the gospel is really christians who have dismissed the stuff the bible does say about sin, and replaced it with what it doesn't say. The world sees this and says, "Why should I listen to you?"
As Jesus is performing miracles and proclaiming the kingdom, he is faced by religious opposition that cares nothing for people, and only for self-imposed legalistic rules and regulations. In our text we are challenged with Jesus' words to the religious leaders of His day.
For most Christians, being a doer is a little easier than being a worshiper. We find ourselves relating more to Martha, who was busy serving, than to Mary, who was sitting at Jesus' feet. So when we come to Jesus' model prayer, most of us, if we're honest, have to admit that we have a hard time praying.
As Pastor Ryan breaks down, what is commonly referred to as "The Lord's Prayer", we discover the way to pray for things according to God's will, and His heart, and we cease the practice of simply giving God a run-down of the events of our lives.
After David's sin with Bathsheba, and the murder of Uriah, David married Bathsheba, but the Lord was displeased. God sent Nathan the prophet to confront David's sin.
As Pastor Ryan teaches through chapter 12, we see David confess his sin, and we find God's forgiveness of the sin, yet we still see David suffer the consequences of his sin. But in it all, God is at work in redemption.
It has been said that the Christian life is full of peaks and valleys, highs and lows, but how you face these is richly determined by how you see Jesus in them. Guest Pastor, Rory Rodgers, preaches on Mark 9:1-29, where three of Jesus' disciples see Him transfigured into his glory before their very eyes while on the mountain with Him. As they come down from the mountain, Jesus finds his disciples caught up in debate over a demon-possessed boy who they are unable to help. Jesus, however, delivers the boy, and teaches His disciples in the process.
It has been said that, "Sin will always take you further than you intended to go, keep you longer than you intended to stay, and cost you more that you ever intended to pay". As we look at chapters 10-11 of 2 Samuel, we see those truths played out in King David's life, as David's seemingly private sin snowballs into an out of control situation. We find King David, a man after God's own heart, committing more sin just to cover his tracks. It ultimately costs the life of a righteous man.
Guest Pastor Shane Herman preaches on the Emmaus Road.
As two of Jesus' disciples were walking along the road, discussing the events of the crucifixion, Jesus met up with them and began to teach them about the Messiah, as told in the old testament. However, it wasn't until the disciples broke bread with Jesus that they were able to see Him for who he was, and then he disappeared from their midst. They immediately went back to tell everyone else of their encounter with Jesus.
"A true test of a person's character is in how he treats those who can offer him nothing in return". As we look at chapter nine of 2 Samuel, we find David desiring to show kindness to the house of Saul for the sake of Jonathan. As David inquires as to the state of the household of Saul, he discovers that Jonathan's son, Mephibosheth, is still alive. After David calls for Mephibosheth, he awards him all of Saul's land and tells him that he will be a guest at the kings table for the rest of his life.
Guest Pastor, Lorn Dunn, teaches on the cities of refuge in Joshua 20, and how Jesus Christ is our refuge from the penalty of sin.
As David goes throughout the land and conquers the remaining enemies of Israel, he takes of the gold and silver and dedicates it to the Lord. In all of this, he makes a name for himself, but is it a good name, and would it have been better to make a name for the Lord?
Elder Kevin Vaughan teaches on chapter 8 of 2nd Samuel.
The Gospel is the message that we take on our mission. Without it, we have no mission. Our mission is to make disciples, but in order to do so, we must have take the Gospel with us on our mission. When we separate our the gospel from our mission, we become powerless to do what it is we have been called to do.
In our text we find three things about the gospel:
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the Joy of the Gospel (Luke 10:21-24)
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The Love of the Gospel (Luke 10:25-37)
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The Focus of the Gospel (Luke 10:38-42)
We all have dreams and ambitions that we are passionate about, and King David was no different. David's dream was to build a house for the Lord. On the surface, this seemed like a good idea, but the Lord had different plans. It is all too easy for us to fall into the belief that the Lord needs us to do something for Him. It's only when we begin to see the Lord for Who He is again that we get our perspective straightened out.
God is on a mission. The Bible is the record of God's mission. The gospel of Luke reveals the culmination of God's mission: Jesus, who came to seek and to save that which is lost (Luke 19:10). God has entrusted us with His mission…just as the Father sent Jesus so Jesus is sending us to continue the mission (John 20:21) We are going to see 11 truths about our mission 1. The mission is to be done in community (vs. 1) 2. The mission is a great need (vs. 2a) 3. The mission lacks missionaries (vs. 2b) 4. The mission is accomplished through prayer (vs. 2c) 5. The mission is difficult (vs. 3) 6. The mission demands contentment (vv. 4-8) 7. The mission involves a simple message (vs. 9) 8. The mission will be rejected (vv. 10-15) 9. The mission is a great responsibility (vs. 16) 10. The mission can create pride (vv. 17-19) 11. The mission is about what Jesus has done for us not what we do for Him (vs. 20)
God is on a mission. The Bible is the record of God's mission. The gospel of Luke reveals the culmination of God's mission: Jesus, who came to seek and to save that which is lost (Luke 19:10). God has entrusted us with His mission…just as the Father sent Jesus so Jesus is sending us to continue the mission (John 20:21) We are going to see 11 truths about our mission 1. The mission is to be done in community (vs. 1) 2. The mission is a great need (vs. 2a) 3. The mission lacks missionaries (vs. 2b) 4. The mission is accomplished through prayer (vs. 2c) 5. The mission is difficult (vs. 3) 6. The mission demands contentment (vv. 4-8) 7. The mission involves a simple message (vs. 9) 8. The mission will be rejected (vv. 10-15) 9. The mission is a great responsibility (vs. 16) 10. The mission can create pride (vv. 17-19) 11. The mission is about what Jesus has done for us not what we do for Him (vs. 20)
Guest teacher, Pastor Travis Connick, teaches on the difference between religion and redemption. It is easy to fall into religion, but redemption leads to relationship, and that is what the Father wants with us.
As we continue our study through the book of 2 Samuel, we find David taking over Jerusalem, and beginning to firmly establish his kingdom. As all of the tribes of Israel come to him at Hebron, we discover that they are fed up with Ishbosheth as King, and realize that David should have been King all along. This leads to the conquering of Jerusalem, and the return of the Ark of the Covenant, but not without some set-backs, as David has to learn how to properly handle the things of the Lord. Upon the successful return of the Ark, David is rebuked harshly by his wife, Michal, for dancing passionately in celebration before the Lord. Pastor Ryan concludes with a passionate charge to husbands and wives.
Pastor Ryan delivers a challenging message on the death and resurrection of Jesus. "Did You Kill Jesus", is meant to stir you to ask yourself whether you agree with what God declared about Jesus, or with the crowds who were gathered at his crucifixion. You are either for Him or against Him.
Pastor Ryan delivers a challenging message on the death and resurrection of Jesus. "Did You Kill Jesus", is meant to stir you to ask yourself whether you agree with what God declared about Jesus, or with the crowds who were gathered at his crucifixion. You are either for Him or against Him.
Pastor Ryan delivers a message about the death of Jesus on, during our Good Friday service, 2009.
Pastor Ryan delivers a message about the death of Jesus on, during our Good Friday service, 2009.
As David is about to inherit the Kingdom of Israel, he is faced with opposition right away as some refuse to recognize him as king, and Abner sets up Ishbosheth as a puppet king.
We see David faith and patience displayed as he trust the Lord through these trials.
As we examine our lives and discover our mission, there is something that can hinder us from staying on track in regard to our mission; not understanding who Jesus is.
In the study of Luke 9:28-62, we discover how the failure to recognize Jesus for who He is can result in some nearly disastrous consequences in ministry.
How would you react if that person who has made your life miserable for years was suddenly removed? Would you rejoice over their demise? Would you be glad to see them go? David, when presented with this scenario, mourned for the loss of the one who used to be his friend. As He is presented with the news of King Saul's death, his reaction is quite different than what you would expect. He tears his clothes and mourns for the loss of the Lord's Anointed.
Each of us has a mission we're called to, but how we respond to that calling is largely shaped by how well we understand Jesus. The more we know Him, the more it shapes our view of our mission, and the resources at our disposal, namely, the power of the Spirit of God at work in and through us. We will no longer be willing to make excuses for our inability to do what we are being called to do because we will understand that it is Christ at work in us, enabling us to do what He has called us to do.
Each of us has a mission we're called to, but how we respond to that calling is largely shaped by how well we understand Jesus. The more we know Him, the more it shapes our view of our mission, and the resources at our disposal, namely, the power of the Spirit of God at work in and through us. We will no longer be willing to make excuses for our inability to do what we are being called to do because we will understand that it is Christ at work in us, enabling us to do what He has called us to do.
In our text, Jesus touches the lives of 4 different individuals or groups of people. In each one of these touches we learn a very powerful truth about Jesus.
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The disciples in the boat (vv. 22-25) Truth Learned "Jesus is the Master of the Storm”
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The demon-possessed man (vv. 26-39) Truth Learned "Jesus is the Prince of Peace”
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The woman with the flow of blood (vv. 40-48) Truth Learned "Jesus is the Source of Hope”
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Jairus and his daughter (vv. 40-42, 49-56) Truth Learned "Jesus is the Giver of Life”
In our text, Jesus touches the lives of 4 different individuals or groups of people. In each one of these touches we learn a very powerful truth about Jesus.
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The disciples in the boat (vv. 22-25) Truth Learned "Jesus is the Master of the Storm”
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The demon-possessed man (vv. 26-39) Truth Learned "Jesus is the Prince of Peace”
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The woman with the flow of blood (vv. 40-48) Truth Learned "Jesus is the Source of Hope”
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Jairus and his daughter (vv. 40-42, 49-56) Truth Learned "Jesus is the Giver of Life”
Who is it that you are listening to? Often, the one who has your ear has your heart. Never is this statement more true than when it comes to listening to the Word of God. Hearing alone isn't the goal, but rather, truly listening and obeying patiently.
In Luke 8:1-21, we find Jesus speaking to the people in parables, specifically about how they hear the Word, and what they do about it.
In our text we are going to answer the question; who is Jesus? Not that we are going to examine every facet of who Jesus is, but we are going to see how He primarily reveals Himself to us.
Scene 1 (vv. 18-35) - I. Jesus is the fulfillment of God's plan of Redemption
Scene 2 (vv. 36-50) - II. Jesus is the Redeemer
The Response - To worship (Romans 12:1-2) Her worship was…1. Genuine 2. Humble 3. Sacrificial 4. Grateful
In our text we are going to answer the question; who is Jesus? Not that we are going to examine every facet of who Jesus is, but we are going to see how He primarily reveals Himself to us.
Scene 1 (vv. 18-35) - I. Jesus is the fulfillment of God's plan of Redemption
Scene 2 (vv. 36-50) - II. Jesus is the Redeemer
The Response - To worship (Romans 12:1-2) Her worship was…1. Genuine 2. Humble 3. Sacrificial 4. Grateful
There is an axiom that goes, "Desperate times call for desperate measures". Many of us may consider our present situation, desperate. But in light of these desperate times what are the desperate measures you are taking to bring solutions or at the very least peace in the midst of the storm?
In our text we find Jesus encountering two very desperate situations. And in both of these scenarios we see that Jesus is the desperate measure for desperate times.
Our text breaks down into two headings: I. A Roman soldier's sick servant (vv. 1-10)
II. A widow's dead son (vv. 11-17)
There is an axiom that goes, "Desperate times call for desperate measures". Many of us may consider our present situation, desperate. But in light of these desperate times what are the desperate measures you are taking to bring solutions or at the very least peace in the midst of the storm?
In our text we find Jesus encountering two very desperate situations. And in both of these scenarios we see that Jesus is the desperate measure for desperate times.
Our text breaks down into two headings: I. A Roman soldier's sick servant (vv. 1-10)
II. A widow's dead son (vv. 11-17)
How do we respond toward those who have hurt us? Jesus has called us to love, do good, bless, and pray for those that have wronged us (6:27-28). We are to treat our enemies the way we wish they had treated us (vs. 31). So having formed the context we pick up the sermon in vs. 37 with Jesus giving us 4 commands (2 positive, 2 negative) in regard to our treatment of enemies.
Our text breaks down as follows:
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Jesus instructions in how to deal with enemies (vv. 37-38)
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The reason illustrated (vv. 39-42)
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The heart of the matter (vv. 43-45)
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The importance of obedience (vv. 46-49)
How do we respond toward those who have hurt us? Jesus has called us to love, do good, bless, and pray for those that have wronged us (6:27-28). We are to treat our enemies the way we wish they had treated us (vs. 31). So having formed the context we pick up the sermon in vs. 37 with Jesus giving us 4 commands (2 positive, 2 negative) in regard to our treatment of enemies.
Our text breaks down as follows:
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Jesus instructions in how to deal with enemies (vv. 37-38)
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The reason illustrated (vv. 39-42)
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The heart of the matter (vv. 43-45)
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The importance of obedience (vv. 46-49)
Have you ever had anyone hat your guts? How do you handle yourself in these situations? In our text we see that Jesus heads off for a time of prayer about, both, his present situation, and the disciples he will soon choose. After he selects his disciples, he begins to preach a sermon about 4 blessings, 4 woes, 4 commands, and 4 examples, to all of the followers around him.
In our text we see: 1. Jesus' example (vs. 12) 2. Jesus' men (vv. 13-16) 3. Jesus' ministry (vv. 17-19) 4. Jesus' message (vv. 20-36)
Have you ever had anyone hat your guts? How do you handle yourself in these situations? In our text we see that Jesus heads off for a time of prayer about, both, his present situation, and the disciples he will soon choose. After he selects his disciples, he begins to preach a sermon about 4 blessings, 4 woes, 4 commands, and 4 examples, to all of the followers around him.
In our text we see: 1. Jesus' example (vs. 12) 2. Jesus' men (vv. 13-16) 3. Jesus' ministry (vv. 17-19) 4. Jesus' message (vv. 20-36)
As Christians, if we are honest with ourselves, we have all had times where we thought, "It would be so much easier if I wasn't a Christian!"
As Dr. Art Azurdia preaches on Hebrews 1:1-3, he addresses one of the main issues that the Hebrew Christians were facing; "Maybe we should just go back to Judaism. It would be so much easier on us if we weren't Christians. We wouldn't face the persecution and difficulty we are now."
In Hebrews 1:1-3, Dr. Azurdia preaches on the the "Unequaled Greatness of the Son of God." In our text we see three traits that make Christ superior to all other religions and Gods, and consequently, make Him the God worth following to the ends of the earth.
- He is the Cosmic Lord
- He is the Incarnate God
- He is the Priestly King
Session 3 from the Understanding Your Bible Seminar, taught by Dr. Art Azurdia, from Western Seminary.
(Please be aware, because this was a classroom-like setting, there are occasions where the audio may fluctuate depending on the location of the person speaking. We have made every effort to increase the volume in these places, but there may still be some soft spots in the audio.)
Session 2 from the Understanding Your Bible Seminar, taught by Dr. Art Azurdia, from Western Seminary.
(For a copy of the Notes from the whole class, download the PDF from Session 1)
(Please be aware, because this was a classroom-like setting, there are occasions where the audio may fluctuate depending on the location of the person speaking. We have made every effort to increase the volume in these places, but there may still be some soft spots in the audio.)
Session 1 from the Understanding Your Bible Seminar, taught by Dr. Art Azurdia, from Western Seminary.
(Please be aware, because this was a classroom-like setting, there are occasions where the audio may fluctuate depending on the location of the person speaking. We have made every effort to increase the volume in these places, but there may still be some soft spots in the audio.)
Session 1 from the Understanding Your Bible Seminar, taught by Dr. Art Azurdia, from Western Seminary.
(Please be aware, because this was a classroom-like setting, there are occasions where the audio may fluctuate depending on the location of the person speaking. We have made every effort to increase the volume in these places, but there may still be some soft spots in the audio.)
Session 3 from the Understanding Your Bible Seminar, taught by Dr. Art Azurdia, from Western Seminary.
(Please be aware, because this was a classroom-like setting, there are occasions where the audio may fluctuate depending on the location of the person speaking. We have made every effort to increase the volume in these places, but there may still be some soft spots in the audio.)
There is a tragic digression that can take place in the life of the Christian; a digression that masquerades itself as progress but is actually just the opposite. What is this digression? It is a move away from Jesus toward rules, regulations, and tradition. It is called LEGALISM.
As we look at our text, we are going to learn 5 characteristics of legalism, under two main headings:
I. Jesus is questioned about fasting (5:33-39)
Jesus is questioned about his attitude toward the Sabbath (6:1-11)
There is a tragic digression that can take place in the life of the Christian; a digression that masquerades itself as progress but is actually just the opposite. What is this digression? It is a move away from Jesus toward rules, regulations, and tradition. It is called LEGALISM.
As we look at our text, we are going to learn 5 characteristics of legalism, under two main headings:
I. Jesus is questioned about fasting (5:33-39)
Jesus is questioned about his attitude toward the Sabbath (6:1-11)
If I were to ask you what the theme of the Bible is, what would you say? The theme of the Bible from Genesis to Revelation is Redemption.
In our passage we will see Jesus involved in three different situations, each of which points us to a different aspect of God's plan of redemption.
I. Jesus is willing to forgive sins (vv. 12-16)
Jesus has the power to forgive sins (vv. 17-26)
Jesus calls sinners to repent (vv. 27-32)
If I were to ask you what the theme of the Bible is, what would you say? The theme of the Bible from Genesis to Revelation is Redemption.
In our passage we will see Jesus involved in three different situations, each of which points us to a different aspect of God's plan of redemption.
I. Jesus is willing to forgive sins (vv. 12-16)
Jesus has the power to forgive sins (vv. 17-26)
Jesus calls sinners to repent (vv. 27-32)
When faced with the challenge given by Jesus, Peter chose to swallow his pride and do as Jesus had asked; he cast his nets out into the deep after he'd already started packing up for the day. Upon drawing his nets back in, he was given a catch so big that it because to sink both of the boats. It is at this point that Peter falls down, humbled before Jesus, and Jesus commissions his as a fisher of men.
In our lives, we are often faced with a choice to obey the Lord even when it seems foolish. When we choose to obey, however, we find ourselves humbled at the feet of Jesus.
When faced with the challenge given by Jesus, Peter chose to swallow his pride and do as Jesus had asked; he cast his nets out into the deep after he'd already started packing up for the day. Upon drawing his nets back in, he was given a catch so big that it because to sink both of the boats. It is at this point that Peter falls down, humbled before Jesus, and Jesus commissions his as a fisher of men.
In our lives, we are often faced with a choice to obey the Lord even when it seems foolish. When we choose to obey, however, we find ourselves humbled at the feet of Jesus.
As we finish our study through the book of 1 Samuel, we find the tragic end for the life of Saul and his son Jonathan. David's own sinfulness leads him to a place where he almost has to go to battle against his own people.
1 Samuel doesn't end on a high note, but we are left with the reality of what can happen when sin goes un-checked.
After Jesus has been tested while in the wilderness, Luke 4:14-44, details the beginnings of Jesus' earthly ministry. As Jesus enters the synagogue, he picks up the scroll of Isaiah and reads about the role of the Messiah. Upon Concluding this, he says that this passage has been fulfilled in their hearing. Immediately people begin to ask questions to challenge these claims. Jesus passes from their midst and begins to perform miracles and preach the gospel in the area.
After Jesus has been tested while in the wilderness, Luke 4:14-44, details the beginnings of Jesus' earthly ministry. As Jesus enters the synagogue, he picks up the scroll of Isaiah and reads about the role of the Messiah. Upon Concluding this, he says that this passage has been fulfilled in their hearing. Immediately people begin to ask questions to challenge these claims. Jesus passes from their midst and begins to perform miracles and preach the gospel in the area.
In 1 Samuel 26-28, we find David being given the chance to take Saul's life, but instead sparing him to prove that he has done nothing to wrong him. After proving this to Saul, David is invited to come and live in Israel once again, but he chooses not to trust Saul, and instead stays with the enemy. As enemy troops are coming against Israel, Saul isn't hearing from God anymore, so he goes to a spiritist to bring up the spirit of Samuel. Samuel tells him that he has a done a sinful thing is bringing him up, and that both Saul and his sons will be killed the next day in battle.
At this point in our text, we are thrust into the life of Jesus. He has been baptized by John the baptist, and declared to be God's beloved son in whom He is well pleased. Now, He is led into the desert to be tested and tried.
As we study our text we see that even though Jesus' temptations weren't necessarily the same things that would tempt us, however, his approach to overcoming them is still the same way that we are to overcome temptation. Jesus proves to us that we can have victory, because He has given it to us.
At this point in our text, we are thrust into the life of Jesus. He has been baptized by John the baptist, and declared to be God's beloved son in whom He is well pleased. Now, He is led into the desert to be tested and tried.
As we study our text we see that even though Jesus' temptations weren't necessarily the same things that would tempt us, however, his approach to overcoming them is still the same way that we are to overcome temptation. Jesus proves to us that we can have victory, because He has given it to us.
In the past year many people have endured difficulties and trials. Pastor Ryan teaches from Lamentation 3:22-24, which speaks of the Lord's sustaining work in us, even in difficulties. This message was delivered on New Year's Eve, 2008.
In Luke chapter 3, we get a glimpse into the preparation behind Jesus' earthly ministry. We aren't given much information on the life of Jesus before the three years of his ministry, but we can be certain that there was much preparation.
Our Text is broken up into two categories:
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John the baptist (vv. 1-22)
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Jesus' genealogy (vv. 23-38)
In Luke chapter 3, we get a glimpse into the preparation behind Jesus' earthly ministry. We aren't given much information on the life of Jesus before the three years of his ministry, but we can be certain that there was much preparation.
Our Text is broken up into two categories:
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John the baptist (vv. 1-22)
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Jesus' genealogy (vv. 23-38)
Christmas is a time of year where many people celebrate, but none can agree on why they are celebrating. Some say it's about family, others say it's about giving, and still some say it's just another consumer holiday. While all of those things may occur around Christmas, at it's core, Christmas is about Jesus Christ, coming to live among us, as one of us, and to die in our place in order to redeem us.
In Luke chapter two, we see four main events occur:
- Jesus' Birth
- Announcement to the Shepherds
- Jesus Presented in the Temple
- Jesus in Jerusalem
Christmas is a time of year where many people celebrate, but none can agree on why they are celebrating. Some say it's about family, others say it's about giving, and still some say it's just another consumer holiday. While all of those things may occur around Christmas, at it's core, Christmas is about Jesus Christ, coming to live among us, as one of us, and to die in our place in order to redeem us.
In Luke chapter two, we see four main events occur:
- Jesus' Birth
- Announcement to the Shepherds
- Jesus Presented in the Temple
- Jesus in Jerusalem
In 1 Samuel 23-25, after spending a great deal of time fleeing, we see David spare the life of Saul when given the chance to take it, only to nearly take the life of a foolish man named Nabal, later on. David is persuaded to change his mind by Nabal's wise wife Abigail. We see the Lord's provision for David, as God takes Nabal's life, and David takes Nabal's wife as his own.
As we begin our study through the book of Luke, Pastor Ryan takes a look at the announcement of the birth of John the Baptist, and Jesus. As we take a look at these two events, we see how God uses regular people to accomplish his purposes. He is simply looking for people who will have the faith to act on what He wants to do.
As we begin our study through the book of Luke, Pastor Ryan takes a look at the announcement of the birth of John the Baptist, and Jesus. As we take a look at these two events, we see how God uses regular people to accomplish his purposes. He is simply looking for people who will have the faith to act on what He wants to do.
In 1 Samuel 21-22, we see how even David, a man after God's own heart, when faced with some fearful situations, makes stupid choices that end up effecting the lives of other people.
As we wrap up our study of 1 Thessalonians, Pastor Ryan takes a look at the Apostle Paul's closing exhortations in 1 Thessalonians 5:12-28. Even 2,000 years later, Paul's words are still very relevant to us as Christians, and there is something there for each of us to glean from.
In 1 Samuel 18-20, we begin to see Saul's sanity unravel, as he becomes jealous of the Spirit of God being with David but no longer himself.
In our three chapters we see the progression take places in three ways: 1. Saul resents David (18) 2. Saul persecutes David (19) 3. Saul forces David to flee. (20)
In 1 Thessalonians 5:1-11, it is the tendency of many to make the focus on the end times and prophecy, instead of of Jesus, and how we are to live in light of His soon return, and of the judgment that he is bringing.
Pastor Ryan teaches teaches on two main points from our text: 1. The way Jesus is going to return 2. The way we should live as a result
In 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18, Paul states that he doesn't want Christian's to be ignorant about the death of christians and the resurrection from the dead. Unfortunately for most Christians today, those happen to be two things that they know very little about. Pastor Ryan teaches on four points in our text: 1. The reality of death (v. 13) 2. The Resurrection from the Dead (v. 14) 3. The Return of Christ (vv. 15-16) 4. The Reunion of Believers (v. 17)
In 1 Samuel 16-17, we are introduced to David as King. In chapter 16, Samuel is told by God to stop grieving over Saul, and to head out to the family of Jesse and anoint one of his sons as King. After David is anointed, we see Saul struggling with a distressing spirit from the Lord, and only David can soothe Saul's troubled heart through his music. In chapter 17, we see David face off against Goliath. David is displayed as an example of Christ slaying our enemies of satan, sin, and death, through the power of God.
Guest teacher, Pastor Jeff Stewart, takes a look at the Father, through the lens of the Prodigal Son's Father in Luke 15:11-32. You see that the way the Father treats and sees us is quite different from how we would do things if we were in His place.
In our third and final session of Ignite, Pastor Jeff Stewart teaches on the role of sex in a healthy marriage.
In session 2 of our 3 part series, Pastor Jeff Stewart teaches on the importance of communication in a healthy marriage.
In part 1 of our 3 part series on Marriage, Pastor Jeff Stewart from Calvary Chapel Pomona Valley teaches on the incredible importance of a strong spiritual life in your marriage.
1 Samuel 15 marks the major turning point in King Saul's life. He was commanded by God, through Samuel, to utterly destroy the Amalekites and not take anything that is theirs, but instead, he chose to fear man and not God. He let the people lead him; he didn't leave the people. Consequently, Samuel is sent by God to speak to Saul and inform him that the Kingdom has been taken from him and given to his neighbor who is better than him.
Pastor Ryan preaches a commanding messages about the utter gravity of our disobedience when we fail to do as God has commanded us.
In 1 Thessalonians 4:9-12, the Apostle Paul encourages the Thessalonians to increase in their love by leading a quiet life, minding their own business, and working with their hands, in order to be an example to those who do not know Christ. Pastor Ryan gives a challenge in our witness and our work ethic from our text.
In 1 Samuel 13-14, we begin to see King Saul's downward spiral. He fails to recognize his role and King and begins to act as priest, thus ending the possibility for his kingdom to be established forever. Sadly, we find that, had his kingdom continued on, His Son, Jonathan, would have made a great king. In Chapter 14 we find Jonathan stepping out in faith that God can accomplish his desires by many or by few people. The exact opposite of what his father the king had done in the previous chapter. As we dig into these chapters, we get a case study in what Godly leadership looks like, in contrast to self-reliant, prideful leadership.
In 1 Thessalonians 4:1-8 we seek to answer three questions: 1. What does the Bible mean by "Sexual Sin"? 2. Why should we avoid sexual sin? 3. How do we stay away from sexual sin?
In chapters 11 and 12 of 1st Samuel, we see Saul filled with the Holy Spirit as he rescues the people of Jabesh Gilead. After rescuing them, Samuel takes Saul back to Gilgal and there they renew the kingdom before the people, thereby re-affirming Saul as King. With our text we look at the empowering of the Spirit, and the sinfulness of asking for a king over the Lord.
In 1 Thessalonians chapter 3, we take a look at "Handling Difficulty Christianly". We take a look at three distinctions in the life of one who handles difficulty Christianly, or Christ-like: 1. Concern for Others (vv. 1-5); Being encouraged by the success of others (vv. 6-9); and Prayer for others (vv. 10-13). These are all traits that marked the life of Paul because he spent his life in the love of Jesus Christ, which poured out into the lives of others.
In 1 Samuel chapters 8-10, we take a look at Israel's desire for a king, Samuel's warning about a king, and God's permission to give them their king; namely, Saul.
In this Podcast, we discuss the History, Vision, and Philosophy of Ministry of Calvary Chapel of Crook County with Pastor Ryan Couch.
In 1 Thessalonians 2, we see how how Paul Reached the Thessalonians with the Gospel, and how the Thessalonians responded the Gospel.
As we take a look at chapter 4-7 of first Samuel, we see the Lord carry out his Judgment on the house of Eli; we see the Ark of the Covenant lost to the Philistines; we see the Ark returned to Israel; and finally, we see Israel's humility as they place their faith back in the Lord and not in the Ark as some good luck charm.
Bill James, former Narcotics officer with Agents for Christ, shares his Testimony and the ministry vision of Agents for christ. Pastor Ryan closes with a charge to surrender your life to Christ.
Elder Kelly Avery shares on what a genuine saving faith looks like. It is more than mere intellectual musings or belief, it is an encounter with Jesus that literally changes our hearts.
Elder Kevin Vaughan teaches on hope. Many people place their hope and trust in their money, power, identity, and prowess, but those things can, and will, ultimately fail. How much better is it when we place our hope in God?!
We all want to hear from God, but most of would claim that we don't believe we ever have. While there are many reasons why we don't hear, it usually comes down to the fact that we aren't listening. In 1 Samuel 3, the boy, Samuel, hears from the Lord, while the Priest, Eli, does not. Often, hearing from Lord simply requires being willing to listen, and being humble to receive.
As we begin our study in the book of 1 Thessalonians, we take a look at verses 1-10 in chapter one. We have entitled our series through the book of 1 Thessalonians, "Hope in Jesus", because no matter what is going on around us in this life, we have hope in Jesus Christ for our eternal life. These things should not make us hate this life, but rather, live in hopeful and loving expectation of what Jesus is going to do.
Elder Michael Gish shares on the lives of three men in the Bible; Solomon, Manasseh, and how they finished at the end of their lives.
In the final part of our 4 part series through the book of Ruth, we are greeted with hope. Prior to chapter 4, Ruth has gone to Boaz and offered herself as his wife if he is willing to redeem her and the land of her mother-in-law. Boaz is blessed by the offer, but let's her know that he must offer it to the person who is the closest in the family line, first. In chapter 4, we find Boaz making the trip to see this man. Boaz operates in shrewd wisdom toward the man, as we'll discover in our text.
1 Samuel 2 begins with Hannah's worshipful prayer to God for His provision. Hannah was pleased to be able to offer her first born son to the Lord for His service, and her prayer displays that. Samuel continued to grow and serve in the House of the Lord, and the Lord blessed him as he ministered. In contrast, the sons of Eli the Priest were wickedly sinful, despising the sacrifices of the Lord, and sleeping with the women who would come to the tabernacle. Consequently, the Lord spoke to Eli and told him that He was going to wipe out Eli's entire household, because of the sin of his sons, and because Eli honored his sons above the Lord.
As we begin our series in 1 Samuel, we take at look at the Lord's provision of a son for Hannah, and Hannah's act of worship in dedicating him to the Lord.
In Ruth chapter 3 we find Naomi encouraging Ruth to put herself in the way of Boaz. There is really one word that can best describe chapter 3, and that is "Hope". As Ruth and Naomi are being moved through God's divine providence, from trials and difficults, to the hope that is on the horizon, God is setting the stage for the greatest hope of all.
In the second part of our four part series through the book of Ruth, Pastor Ryan teaches chapter two. In it, we will focus on the three main characters of our story: Naomi, Ruth, and Boaz.
In our text, we see three events: 1. The Mission of Ruth 2. The Meeting of Boaz 3. The Marveling of Naomi
In our final installment of our series, "Burning Questions", Pastor Ryan addresses some questions pertaining to eschatology, better known as "End Times".
In part one of our four part series through the book of Ruth, Pastor Ryan introduces us to the book of Ruth. As we study chapter one, we find that God is at work in individuals' lives, in a time of Spiritual depravity and economic depression.
In part 6 of our 7 part series, Pastor Ryan addresses some questions about Creation. In particular: Why are there different races and how was the earth populated?; Where did Cain get his wife?; What about dinosaurs?
In part five of our seven part series, "Burning Questions", Pastor Ryan addresses some questions about Angels. In particular: 1. Are we given a personal Angel? 2. Do they heal people? 3. Can they give psychic abilities? 4. What do we know of Angels and what is their purpose?
After our recent missions related work, Pastor Ryan shares from John 20:19-23 on the mission to which each of us are called. No matter whether we're involved in ministry vocationally or we simply take the time to minister to people we come into contact with, we are all called to be missionaries in the practical day-to-day life that God has given us.
In part four of our seven part series, "Burning Questions", Pastor Ryan addresses four questions pertaining to Heaven: 1. Do babies and children go to Heaven; 2. Will people who have never heard to gospel go to Heaven; 3. Do pets and animals go to Heaven; 4. Do homosexuals go to Heaven.
As Pastor Ryan finishes up our series through the book of Colossians, he hits on our christian witness; our speech; the way we treat others, and our service in the body of Christ.
In part three of our 7 part series, "Burning Questions", Pastor Ryan addresses the question, "What does prayer accomplish (Does it change God's mind)?"
Many people say that we face problems in our society that have never been faced before, so the Bible couldn't possibly answer our problems. As Pastor Ryan teaches on Colossians 3:18-4:1, we see that the principles of scripture are still as relevant today as ever. Marriage, children, employee/employer relationships; Pastor Ryan teaches on all of it.
In the second part of our seven part series, Pastor Ryan addresses the question: "Where did we get the Bible, and how do we know it's reliable?"
In the first part of our series, Pastor Ryan addresses the question "Why does the Lord allow us to suffer through so many trials and illnesses if He truly loves us?".
If asked, most Christians would tell you that they struggle with applying their faith into lives in a practical way. It's easy to attend seminars and listen to encouraging messages that make you want to jump out of your seat and go live for the Lord, but usually by the next day we have forgotten what we heard.
Elder Michael Gish teaches on the practical side of faith and it's daily struggles.
As we approach that time that we as Christians refer to as communion, or the Lord's Supper, it can be easy to let routine slip in where we once had openness and vulnerability before the Lord.
Elder Shawn Jones teaches on the importance of examining our hearts and dealing with them, lest we approach communion with anything less than humility and reverence.
The very last verse of Judges, 21:25, truly sums up the whole book of Judges, "In those days there was no king in Israel; everyone did what was right in his own eyes."
As Pastor Ryan finishes up the book of Judges, we continue to see the consequences of being a people who do not have God as their king.
In speaking with the Pharisees, Jesus confronts them about the condition of their hearts. Just like the Pharisees, we like to look good on the outside, but so often our hearts are full of unrepentant sin and corruption. As Chad Carpenter teaches, he addresses just where our problems lie; it's a matter of the heart.
In Judges 13-16, we are introduced to the very relatable life of Samson. Called by God, set apart for His work, empowered by His Spirit, yet so easily entangled by the flesh. Ultimately, his sin led him to his destruction, but God's grace allowed him to repent and do one last work.
Pastor Ryan shares a special message about the hope that we have in death. Those who are in Christ shouldn't mourn death in the same way as those who have no hope. There is peace in knowing that those who die in the Lord in this life are with him forever in eternity.
Judges 9-12 focuses on two individuals, Abimelech (the son of Gideon), and Jephthah. Both were raised up as Judges over Israel, to deliver them from bondage to their enemies. As we examine their lives we find that their foolishness and their sin still managed to cause harm, both to themselves and to others.
In Colossians 3:12-17, we are continuing in this section of scripture where Paul talks about the practical outworking of the preeminence of Jesus in our lives. When Jesus is in first place, there are certain characteristics that mark our lives. As we take a look at our text we find that we are commanded to do two things: clothe ourselves with, and surrender ourselves to, Christ. These two acts of worship will bring about a monumental transformation in our lives.
In Joshua 6-8, we are introduced to a man named Gideon. God raises Gideon up to deliver Israel from the Midianite oppression, which Israel had brought on themselves by their own sin. Throughout our text we find Gideon is a man of doubt and shaky faith, but obeys nonetheless, and consequently delivers Israel. However, as is the pattern of Israel throughout Judges, they ultimately forget what the Lord has done through Gideon and return to their sin, and ultimately, are oppressed and taken captive.
As Christians, it is so easy to fall into the trap of legalism, wherein, we begin to base our acceptance to the Father on what we do and don't do, instead of what Jesus has done for us. This kind of living can only lead to two things, depression or prideful arrogance. I Colossians 3:1-11, the Apostle Paul instructs us that we are to put off the old man and put on the new one, who is renewed in Christ, not one's own works. Rules and regulations don't cause us to put on the new man, they smother and squeeze the spiritual life out of us. Only in Christ can we experience true change.
As we continue our study through Judges, we are intruduced to the first four people God raise up to judge and rescue Israel: Othniel; Ehud; Shamgar; and Deborah. As we continue to study Judges we find Israel continuing their cycle of sin, chastisement, sorrow, and grace. Throughout each occurrence of the Judges, we also find Israel's sin becoming more and more depraved.
Some things are just better off left un-touched. The Gospel of Christ tops the list as the most important. To change just a few things will completely destroy the power of its message, and the intention behind it. As we look at Colossians 2:11-23, we see two truths: What Jesus did for us; and what Jesus asks of us.
Under each of those two headings, we see 3 main points:
What Jesus did for us: He gave us complete salvation; he gave us complete forgiveness, and he gave us complete victory.
What Jesus asks of us: Do not let anyone judge you; Do not let anyone disqualify you; Do not let anyone enslave you (beware of ascetescism)
As we begin our study in the book of Judges, we find that Judges is really the tragic sequel to Joshua. Whereas, in Joshua, we see victory and triumph; in Judges we find rebellion and defeat. Judges seems to begin well, with some tribes still going out and possessing the land, but we find that they begin to grow lazy. As Joshua dies, and those elders who were with him die off, the people begin to fall into great sin with the false gods of the people who had dwelt in the land before them. Throughout the book, we see a four part pattern of events: Israel's departure from God; God's chastisement; Israel's sorrow over their situation; finally, God's grace to the people.
Hebrews 11 is known as the chapter about faith. But what exactly is faith, and how are we supposed to exercise it? Pastor Ryan takes a look at the answers to these questions and more as we take a look at the Life of Faith.
The Johnson Family Singers performed the song "Captivate Us", at the end of our Mother's Day service, May 11th, 2008.
In Colossians 2:8-10, Pastor Ryan takes a look at Paul's declaration that everything is found in Christ. We have a tendency to try to fill our lives with meaning by taking on more tasks, more responsibilities and more activities. While these things in and of themselves aren't bad, if they are taking the place of Christ, then they have effectively become idols. Only in Christ can those things find their proper place.
It is our tendency to seek to find ourselves in our possessions, our talents, our position, and our wealth. As Pastor Ryan begins chapter 2 of Colossians, we find that it is, in fact, Christ in whom all things pertaining to our identity are found. We are to continue on walking with Him in the same way that we received him, in faith.
As we close our study in Joshua we look at the final five chapters. In these last chapters we see a shadow of Christ as our Refuge, Redeemer, and Lord.
In Colossians 1:24-29, the Apostle Paul tells of the the mystery of which he became a minister: "Christ in you, the hope of glory.". Namely, that the Gentiles should be fellow partakers of the grace of God. As Pastor Ryan teaches through our text, he contrasts the effective and ineffective ways to minister to people. Paul's labor was a labor of love, both for God and for the souls of people. When we realize that reaching people is only as effective as the heart with which we reach them with, it will revolutionize our ministry. Jesus said that the world would know we were his followers by our love for one another. We must reach out because we love, not because we think we have to do it in order to be a good Christian.
In Joshua 14-19, we take a look at the dividing up of the promised land as an inheritance for the tribes of Israel.
As we continue our study through the book of Colossians, we find the Apostle Paul declaring the power and deity of Christ, in Colossians 1:19-23. Jesus is God, and He is God's only way to reconcile sinful, fallen man back to Himself. through faith in Christ and the work He accomplished through His death and resurrection, we can be presented Holy and blameless before the Father.
In Joshua 11-13, we see the Lord telling Joshua that, even though he is getting very old, there is still much work to be done. The Lord commands Joshua to take possession of the rest of the promised land. In our lives, we can fail to walk in the promises and blessings that the Lord has for us, all because of our belief in some excuse that we have made up. We'll say that we are too old, or too young, or too down, or too busy. Regardless of those things, the Lord has something for each of us, and he wants us to walk in it simply to bless us with His goodness.
In Colossians 1:9-18, Pastor Ryan teaches on the superiority of Christ. He is ruler and creator of all things, both seen and unseen. Such a position begs the question: "What position is Jesus in, in my life?"
In Joshua 10, we find Joshua having to defend the Gibeonites; those with whom Israel had been tricked into making a covenant. The Lord blesses their military endeavors to the point that He even grants Joshua's request to make the sun stand still. Because Israel was operating in faith of God's promises, they were given victory.
In Colossians 1:1-8, Pastor Ryan starts our series off with a look at who Jesus is. The Apostle Paul loved to start his letters off with a reminder of who Christ is. In Colossians, Paul is stressing the absolute preeminence of Christ. In Him we a complete.
In Joshua 9, we find Joshua making a hasty treaty with the Gibeonites based upon what he assumed to be true about them; that they were from a far off land and of no threat. After the treaty had been made, however, Joshua finds that they are in fact their neigbors. If Joshua had sought the Lord's counsel, he would have found the truth.
Pastor Jeff Stewart shares from the word and dedicates the new home of Calvary Chapel of Crook County.
Guest teacher, Pastor Jeff Stewart, teaches on the amazing faith of Bartimaeus, a blind beggar in Jericho. As Pastor Jeff explains the faith of Bartimaeus, he uses the trials that he and his wife are currently facing to challege us to meet with Jesus.
In the final installment of our series about the Cross, we finish up on Easter Sunday, taking a look at the Resurrection from the Cross. The resurrection is the most crucial part of our faith. Without the resurrection, we would still be dead in our sins. But thanks be to God that Christ did rise from the dead, and he now lives to make intercession for us. He is the only solution to our sin problem.
In Joshua 8, we find the children of Israel fresh off of a defeat at Ai. Their failure was caused by sin in the camp. Now that they have taken care of the sin and humbled themselves before the Lord, the Lord is going to bring about great victory at Ai for Israel.
In part three of our four part series about the Cross, Pastor Ryan takes a look at the Response to the Cross. We see that we are all called daily to respond to the work of the cross in our lives. We can either reject the crucified life, or embrace it as God's grace upon us.
As we move into part two of our four part series about the Cross, Pastor Ryan takes a look at the Result of the Cross, in which we see four things: Holiness, Eternal life, Forgiveness, and a Relationship Based Upon Grace.
In Joshua chapter 7, we find the children of Israel, fresh off of a win against the city of Jericho. Feeling good about their victory, Joshua decides to only send a few thousand men to battle against the people of Ai. What he didn't know was that a man named Achan had sinned against the Lord by taking forbidden spoils from the city of Jericho and hiding them within his tent. Achan's hidden sin cost' Israel the victory. Hidden sin in our own lives can cost us the victory. Not only us, but those who we would claim to care about most. Hidden sin is deadly.
In the first part of our four part series about the Cross, Pastor Ryan takes a look at the Reason for the Cross.
In Joshua chapter 6, we take a look at the destruction of Jericho, and how Israel's obedience, even in the face of what seemed to be ridiculous military tactics, was rewarded with God's faithfulness to bring victory.
Money is often considered a hot-button topic in churches. Much of this of due to the mis-teaching of scriptural principals on money, stewardship, and giving. In Philippians 4:10-23, Pastor Ryan takes a look at the way Paul taught on the issue of money, and how we can take joy in money if we handle it in a correct, biblical manner.
In Philippians 4:1-9, the Apostle Paul urges us to be anxious for nothing, but rather, to bring everything to God. Consequently, in so doing, the peace of God which surpasses all understanding will guard our hearts and minds. For us to worry is to doubt the faithfulness of God, and His ability to accomplish what concerns us. Worry is a sin that is so easily over-looked, and yet so very necessary to put to death. As we look at our text, we find the answers to facing our troubles are grounded in faith in Christ.
In Session 2 of "Parenting is Heart Work" Pastor John Sanne teaches on "Correction Ideas that Touch the Heart".
In session 4 of "Parenting is Heart work", Pastor John Sanne closes out with some helpful principals for Ending Discipline Times with Impact.
In session 1 of "Parenting is Heart Work", Pastor John Sanne opens up with the very practical subject of "Teaching Children to Listen and Follow Directions".
In session 3 of "Parenting is Heart Work", Pastor John Sanne introduces us to a toolbox of consequences. In so doing, he gives us a variety of tools, each fit for a certain purpose and function in disciplining our children.
In Joshua chapters 4 and 5, the major theme is trust. Trust in the Lord to accomplish His work. Trust that God is good, faithful, and His word will not go unfulfilled. In our own lives it is easy for distrust and doubt to overtake us, and keep us from dwelling in the place that God has for us. We must not allow the enemy of our souls to sow those seeds of doubt in our hearts. We must trust that the same God who promised is also the one who will bring it to pass.
In Philippians 3:17-21, the Apostle Paul speaks of the Joy that comes in realizing who we are, what we are, and to whom we belong. For many Christians, it is easy to get sidetracked in our walk with Christ, and to begin to preach something other than the cross of Christ; be it another doctrine, or simply a lifestyle that doesn't reflect the power of the Christ in our lives. It it good to be reminded that we are citizens of Heaven, and therefore, we should behave as such.
As we take a look at Philippians 3:12-16, we find the Apostle Paul using the analogy of a runner running a race, and applying that to how we out to live our Christian lives. We are to pursue Jesus, and run our race in total abandon to Him. Not allowing the mistakes that have tripped us up in the past determine how we will run in the present, we should live with eyes fixed on the prize, namely, Jesus Christ.
In Joshua chapter 3, we find Joshua being commanded by the Lord to lead the people across the Jordan River. In order to do so, they have to take that step of faith and enter the water. We take a look at the faith that is required for obedience to the Lord.
At the Cross, as played by Stewart White; Recorded live during 2nd service on Sunday 01-27-08
In Philippians 34-11, we take a look at the Joy Paul had in Jesus, and that we too can, and should, have. We all too easily mistake our happiness as God's chief concern for our lives, when nothing could be further from the truth. Happiness is based on our circumstances, but our Joy is ultimately based on Jesus. We have have great joy even in the midst of the worst of circumstances, and the best.
In Philippians 3:1-13, Paul is going to write about things that he writes about a lot: Relationship to God. But he doesn't mind repeating himself at all, because he says it's safe. Many in Paul's day were going around and using the name of Jesus but adding to his finished work of salvation with rules of don't touch, don't taste, don't feel. And to top that all off, they emphasized circumcision as a requirement for a relationship with God. False relationship with God can creep into our lives. We must be reminded all the time, just as Paul has done here in our text.
As we look at Joshua 2, we find that these aren't dead words, but rather, words that are still relevant and powerful for today. As Joshua sends men to spy out the land again, he uses his past experiences to do it better, by sending only 2 men, and determining that they were going no matter what. As the men are in the city of Jericho, they are assisted by a woman named Rahab, who was a prostitute by trade. Rahab is given insight into the Lord's work of giving Israel the land.
In Philippians 2:19-30, we take a look at what it means to have joy in serving the Lord. While this may seem to be, at first glance, a simple concept, often times such isn't the case. Because of pride, many people will fight serving others because they believe they should be getting served instead. Or, they would rather complain against those in charge.
As we begin our study in the book of Joshua, we are introduced more fully to the person of Joshua. Joshua, is in fact, the same name as Jesus in the new testament. Moses represented the law, while Joshua represent Christ. It took the death of Moses, quite literally the death of the law, to bring about the opportunity to enter into all that God had for them.
Elder Shawn Jones shares a special message about the grace of God, and how the Lord calls us to respond to it.
In Deuteronomy 31-34, Elder Chad Carpenter closes our study in Deuteronomy with a look at the life of Moses, and some amazing principals we can take away from his life.
On New Year's Eve, we got together for a night of worship, and pastor Ryan shared a brief message on our need for Christ.
In Philippians 2:12-18, we find the Apostle Paul speaking of the joy we should have as we grow. As we look at our text, we find that there are many ways that we can grow and have joy in growth, but that it requires working out what God has worked into us. We are to grow by yielding, by shining, and by giving.
In Philippians 2:1-4, the Apostle Paul begins a charge to be lovingly humble like Christ, in order to maintain unity in fellowship. Quite often, when Christian individuals begin to suffer, there is a tendency to withdraw from fellowship and isolate one's self. This is due to the fact that when we suffer it is easy to get our eyes off of Jesus, and onto ourselves. This leads to a mindset of thinking only about yourself; being selfish, self-consumed.
Paul is bringing this to the attention of the Philippian believers, and of all believers reading his letter to that church.
If you were to complete this sentence, "For to me, to live is...", how would you finish it? For Paul, to live was Christ, and to die was gain. Christ was everything, and no amount of suffering compared to the joy of knowing Him.
In the modern Church, we see many Christians who simply attend church to indulge themselves in a sort of "Consumer-Christianity", where they come with the attitude that it's all about them. This couldn't be further from what true Christianity teaches.
There are many immature believers in our churches these days because many have ceased to preach and teach on how we are going to suffer if we are Christ's. They've replaced it with cheery, happy-go-lucky messages on being a champion, a winner, the most important thing since sliced bread. This is to the shame of Christianity.
In Philippians 1:19-30, the Apostle Paul discusses his own sufferings a little further; never complaining about them. Contrary to what many teach today, Paul viewed his own suffering as a blessing from God, sent to strengthen and grow him. He even held the attitude that his own life was simply meant to live for Christ. If he was to continue living, he knew it would be to live for Christ, and if he were to die, it would be to gain eternal life with Christ.
In this teaching from Pastor Ryan, we find that Paul's words are needed today, possibly more than ever.
In Philippians 1:12-18, Paul is expressing his heart to the Philippians. As he is writing, he's chained to a Roman guard, under house arrest, but he doesn't see his suffering as defeat, but as what God has for him to further the gospel.
Jesus told us that in this world we would have tribulation, but we are to be of good cheer because He has overcome the world. We will suffer in this world. It's not a question of IF, but WHEN. And the greater question is, how will you deal with your suffering?
In Deuteronomy 12-13, we see Moses reiterating the commands and rules of the Law. Chapter 12 deals with worshiping in the appropriate place and way. Israel was supposed to destroy the false places of worship when they took control of the promised land. There is truth to that for our lives as well. We must be purging any lingering effect of false worship from our lives. We are not to tolerate sin and sinfulness in our lives. Chapter 13 addresses the handling of false prophets. If someone came along with a sign, supposedly from God, and the sign came to pass, then they said that the sign means they are supposed to go after other gods, that man was to be put to death. If only such strict terms were established for false prophets and teachers in our day, they would be much less brazen about their claims.
The major theme of the book of Philippians is Joy. Joy, unlike happiness, is not based upon your circumstances. As Paul writes this letter he's imprisoned in Rome, and awaiting certain death, and yet he finds joy in the midst of it all. In our text, Paul shows his heart for the Philippians by praying for them in spite of his own personal sufferings.
In Ephesians 6:18-24, we take a look at Prayer; How we should view it, how we should do it.
In deuteronomy 7-9, Moses now warns Israel of the dangers and imminent threats in the future. If they were unaware of the surrounding dangers within this new culture they were moving into, they would end up destroying themselves. As we look at our text we see five things: Compromise with the Enemy, Fear of the enemy, Prosperity and self Satisfaction, Pride, and Deliberate disobedience.
Even today, these are often the same things that our spiritual enemy, satan, uses to ensnare us.
In Ephesians 6:14-17, Pastor Ryan details the function of each piece of the Spiritual Armor that all believers have available to them, but are unaware of it's function and practicality in our day-to-day life. All believers must put on the Armor because the spiritual battle is both real, and all around us. We must know how to use our armor and our weapon, the Sword of the Spirit, if we are to be victorious.
In Deuteronomy 6, Moses has been taking time refreshing Israel's memory about what the Lord has done, is doing, and promises to do. At this point, all of those who came out of Egypt have died off to leave a new generation of Israelites who will inherit the promised land.
In Ephesians 6:10-13, Pastor Ryan takes a look at our Battle as believers. As we fight this battle it is important that we know the source of our strength, the source of our protection, and the source of our warfare.
In Deuteronomy 5, Moses goes over the ten commandments again with Israel, as a reminder. We often are in need of reminding, as believers in Christ. And although the law was given, not as a means of salvation, but as a schoolmaster, training us in righteousness and leading us to Christ, we still benefit greatly by remembering the commandments and holding them up to show us how we appear in the light that they shed.
In Ephesians 6:5-9, Paul addresses both Christian slaves (employees) and Christian masters (employers). As we look at our text we see two things: Duties for Employees and Duties for Employers.
As Pastor Ryan introduces the book of deuteronomy, we find that God often has to let our fleshly sin nature die off through trials and suffering, in order to bring new life about and lead us out of those desert years and into the land of Promise.
In Ephesians 6:1-4, Pastor Ryan addresses the parenting crisis that our world faces today. As we look at the scripture in this study, we see two things: Duties for Children, and Duties for Parents.
In Ephesians 5:22-33, Paul turns his attention to Marriage. As people who are followers of Jesus Christ, we should understand all of the Spiritual blessings that are ours, and understand who we are in Christ. This should be true not only of each person's life, but especially in our marriages.
In Ephesians 5:1-21, Paul takes things a step further by telling us we are to be imitators of God, as dear children. That is how we are to walk. A Christian, by definition, is a follower of Jesus. We are supposed to walk by FOLLOWING Jesus, not by blazing our own trail. It's much easier to get somewhere when we follow someone, rather than to try and figure it out on our own. In our text we will see three things about how we are to walk: In Love, in Holiness, and in Wisdom.
In Ephesians 4:17-32, Paul reveals what we were; who we are; and how we respond. In our walk it is easy to get so hung up on who we were that we may fail to keep moving on to who we should become, because we fail to respond appropriately. As we study our text
In Ephesians 4:7-16, Paul gives us insight into how we can endeavor toward unity, by using the diversity of gifts that God has given to us. It is important to recognize that though we are unified, we are still diverse. God doesn't want uniformity, where everyone looks the same and acts the same, but unity, where different people come together in the love that is in Christ.
In Ephesians 4:1-6, Paul moves from theology, to practicality. As we study our text we see that we are called to respond to God in several areas. Our character, our relationship with the church, our relationship with others, should all be lived in a response to what Jesus has done for us.
In Ephesians 3:14-21, the Apostle Paul finishes up the first section of Ephesians, that speaks of the believers Spiritual Wealth. Our wealth comes from what Jesus has done for us. If we are unaware of the spiritual wealth at our disposal, we will miss out on investing that wealth back into the kingdom of God. It is not a wealth that is intended to be horded, or spent selfishly on ourselves, but it is a wealth that calls us to a response of worship to the Lord by serving with it.
In Ephesians 3:1-13, the Apostle Paul speaks of the amazing Mystery that has been revealed to all through the Apostles and Prophets by the Spirit; namely, "that the Gentiles are fellow heirs, members of the same body, and partakers of the promise in Christ Jesus through the gospel." Pastor Ryan describes what the heart of a true minister looks like: a servant.
In Ephesians 2:11-22, Paul describes our reconciliation by taking a look at our past, our position, our peace, and our purpose. These four things must be in harmony in our walk in order to be effective.
In Ephesians 2:1-10, Paul continues to discuss the wealth that we as believers have available to us in Christ. We have been given everything we need for life and godliness, because of what Jesus has done. The focus of scripture is what Jesus has done for you, not what you can do or have done for God. as we look at our text we'll see what sin does, what Jesus did, and what God is doing.
In Ephesians 1:15-23, Paul prays for the Ephesians, that God would open the eyes of their heart, that they would see the blessings in Christ that Paul had detailed in verses 1-14, and put them into action. We demonstrate those blessings through love.
As we look at out text we are going to see three things; the Backdrop to Pauls prayer, the Heart of Pauls Prayer, and the Key the Paul's Prayer.
In Ephesians 1:13-14, we see the Blessings that come from the Spirit, that are generally described in Ephesians 1:3. In our text we will see three blessings from the Spirit: He has Sealed us; He fulfills a promise, and he is our guarantee.
In Ephesians 1:7-12, we continue to look at the Spiritual wealth that originates from the Son.
In our text we will notice 4 things: Jesus has redeemed us; Jesus has forgiven us; Jesus has revealed God's will to us; and finally, Jesus has given us of his inheritance.
In Ephesians 1:4-6, Paul begins describing our wealth as believers in Jesus Christ. We are spiritually wealthy beyond anything we can ever imagine, yet so often we failed to enter into all that God has for us. When we are living in that place, there is really very little to write home about.
Alexander McClaren said this: "We may have as much of God as we will. Christ puts the key of the treasure chamber into our hand and bids us to take all that we want. If a man is admitted into the vault of a bank and told to help himself, and comes out with one cent, whose fault is it that he is poor?"
In our text we will see three blessings from the Father: He has chosen us; He has adopted us; and he has accepted.
The book of Ephesians can be broken up into three very simple sections: Chapters 1-3 speak of our Wealth as believers; Chapter 4-6:1-9 speak of our Walk as believers; and chapter 6 verses 10 through 24 speak of our Warfare as believers.
As we begin Ephesians, we will see four things: The author, the recepients, the greeting, and the message.
Pastor Ryan closes out the book of Galatians following Paul's overall theme of legalism verses grace. Paul makes his closing comments to the church of Galatia.
Ryan teaches on two implications of "sowing and reaping"; corporate and personal.
Pastor Ryan continues in Galatians about the Spiritual warfare in a person's life. Paul contrasts the way a legalistic Christian and a mature Christian deals with sin in their brethren.
Pastor Ryan continues in Galatians with the "Civil War" within ourselves. Paul writes of a Christian's liberty in Christ and the battle of the flesh against the spirit.
Ryan preaches on three topics: the conflict, the contenders, and the conquest (victory)
Paul writes to the Galatians in encouragement of a steadfast Christian. Paul wants to remind them of the liberty a Christian has in Christ.
In Galatians Paul writes to the churches about the liberty of Christ and the purpose of the Law. Pastor Ryan goes in depth in a study that reveals the true meaning of the Law and the liberty in Jesus's death.
Pastor Ryan continues Paul's letter to the Church in Galatia. Paul connects personally with the Church to persuade them out of their works-based relationship with God.
Paul continues to write to the Galatian Church of their relationship with God. Pastor Ryan goes in depth of our relationship with God being free from the Law and accepted through the grace and death of Christ.
Pastor Ryan teaches on how the Law shows man the need for Christ. Paul wrote to correct the views of the churches of Galatia and show them life in the grace of God.
Pastor Ryan teaches on Paul's letter to the Galatians in keeping the Church from the Judaizer theology that was creeping in.
Paul uses three ways to draw the Church back: he indites them, interrogates them, and illustrates to them.
Paul writes to the Galatians in defense of the Gospel. Pastor Ryan teaches on the heart of Paul toward the Church and his defense of the Gospel against the Judaizers' theology.
Paul makes three points on the Gospel: it is approved by the Apostles, attacked by the enemy, and applied by Paul personally
Pastor Ryan introduces Paul's overall purpose of writing to the Galatians. Paul desired to bring them back to the simplicity of the Gospel.
Paul shows three things: his concern for the Galatians, God's curse on those who change the Gospel, and his call to ministry.
Pastor Ryan makes an introduction to the book of Galatians as well as teaching on Paul's greeting.
As Paul has made boastings and defended his ministry, he then moves into his concern for the Church in Corinth. Desiring to see this Church become more like Jesus and return to the simplicity of the Gospel, Paul expresses now the depth of his heart towards those believers.
Going through this passage we see three points: the signs of ministry, sacrifice of ministry, and the seriousness of ministry.
Paul has been giving a defense of his ministry. In this passage Paul continues to boast about his ministry through visions and the thorn he bares.
Pastor Ryan hits three key points in this study: the vision, the thorn, and the lesson
Paul continues to write to the Corinthians and moves from talking about false apostles to the sufferings he went through as an apostle. In this passage Paul brings about the things he can boast about in order to win back the Church and reiterate the simplicity of the Gospel.
Pastor Ryan teaches on three things in this passage: Paul's enemies, Paul's qualifications, and Paul's boasting.
After defending his ministry, Paul then continues to speak on the measures he took for the love he had of the Church at Corinth.
Paul's jealousy, concern, service, and warning are all apparent in this part of his letter.
2 Corinthians 10 moves forward the defense of Paul's ministry, but as we look deeper into the study we see that Paul expresses a check in our personal relationship with God, and our relationships with others. Pastor Ryan continues the teaching of ministry, but with the focus of dying to self glorification.
Three things are worth noting: not judging by the outward appearance, not comparing ourselves with others, not to boast in our flesh.
Paul continues his letter to the Corinthians in defending his apostleship and ministry. Pastor Ryan speaks on Paul defending his ministry because of the Gospel's sake.
Two points are made: Paul defending his ministry and describing our war.
Paul encourages the Corinthian Church to support and help the Church in Jerusalem. He continues as he expresses the joy in giving.
Pastor Ryan teaches on three key points: the Corinthians' commitment, the proper way to give, and the benefits to giving.
As he writes, Paul establishes the ministry of Titus because of doubt and drama in the Corinthian Church. We see his heart for the brethren in Corinth as he sends Titus to them.
Pastor Ryan teaches on three things: Paul's recommendations, Paul's desire, Paul's request.
Paul continues in his letter to the Corinthians about the importance of giving. Pastor Ryan expounds on this thought and the responsibility and the joy of giving.
As Pastor Ryan continues in Paul's letter to the Corinthians he teaches about God's comfort in the midst of trials.
Ryan teaches on God's comfort demonstrated in three ways: comfort of real ministry, comfort of a real touch of God, and the comfort of real repentance.
Paul continues his letter to the Corinthians as he pours his heart toward the Church. Because of problems, Paul writes to fix them and clarify any confusion of his motives.
Pastor Ryan teaches on three things on this passage: the Corinthians' relationship to Paul, the Corinthians' relationship to the World, the Corinthians' relationship to God.
Pastor Ryan continues his teaching in 2 Corinthians with Paul's heart and passion for ministry.
As Paul writes he shares three things: his heart for the lost, his heart for the Church to finish well, and his heart to grow.
Pastor Ryan Couch continues in the book of 2 Corinthians and teaches on the ministry of a believer. Paul discusses the ways in which the Church's gifts should be used.
Our perspective, our position, and our purpose are what are talked about in this teaching
Pastor Ryan continues in 2 Corinthians with Paul's defense, and with his defense was able to share the purpose of ministry.
Paul proclaims five things that motivate his ministry: an eternal perspective, goal of pleasing God, the judgment seat of Christ, terror/fear of the Lord, and the love of Christ.
Paul continues in his letter with ministry in mind. Pastor Ryan expounds greatly the truth of having a heavenly mindset when in ministry.
Paul's desire, confidence, and aim in ministry will be discussed.
Pastor Ryan again teaches on 2 Corinthians in the ministry of the Church. Paul wrote to correct the problems this Church was facing and guide them in ministry to each other and others around them.
Ryan teaches on three things of ministry: the benefits, the right perspective, the proper vision.
Pastor Ryan continues in Paul's second letter to the Corinthians. Paul wrote to explain ministry and what it's supposed to be like serving in ministry to the Lord.
Pastor Ryan Couch teaches from 2 Corinthians, a letter written by Paul to the Church in Corinth. Paul writes to the Church in restoring his ministry and authority.
Ryan Couch ventures again in Paul's letter to Corinth in his defense of his ministry against false teachers.
Paul brings about five contrasts: his credentials written on hearts not paper, our sufficiency is in Christ not our ability, lasting glory not fading glory, open access not closed doors, and freedom not bondage.
Pastor Ryan continues in the second letter to the Corinthians by Paul and his defense. Paul continues in writing his reason why he didn't visit them.
Paul teaches two things: restoration and his experience in revelation.
Pastor Ryan teaches out of 2 Corinthians, Paul's second letter to the Church in Corinth. Paul writes to defend his ministry and authority which false teachers had come in and destroyed.
Ryan teaches on three things of Paul: his conduct, his message, his wisdom
Paul continues in his letter to the Corinthians in re-establishing his ministry. Pastor Ryan draws out the heart of Paul in this passage.
Four things are shown: Paul's description of suffering, God's purpose for suffering, God's deliverance in suffering, the Church's obligation during suffering.
Pastor Ryan introduces the book of 2 Corinthians and teaches on Paul's second letter to the Church in Corinth.