Sermons: Recent Episodes
Calvary Chapel of Chapel Hill: Chapel Hill, NC
Jesus ascends with the promise to return in like manner. The 11 and others return to wait for His Spirit to fall upon them. As they wait, they gather with one accord—a vital phrase the bride of Christ must recall today!
A promise. A presumption. A priority. A purpose. We continue our start of the Book of Acts as we delve into the focus verse of the book Acts 1:8.
As David is about to begin his journey on the run from Saul, he turns to God, empties himself before God, reminds himself of who God is and praises God.
Why Acts? Why study the book now? How can we prayerfully prepare to delve into Acts united as one body?
Hiding in a cave, David cries out unto the Lord, a reminder of the necessity to keep our eyes on Him in trials and all.
The final chapter of the Gospel of John leaves us with several reminds as we run the race towards eternity.
While David is on the run from Saul at Gath, his prayer and praise remind us when fear comes, when trouble comes, turn to one alone: God—Jesus—our King.
Pastor Tom Hallman of Calvary Chapel Williamsburg joins us after being one of the teachers for the Vision for Marriage retreat.
The moments after, “It is finished!,” prophecy fulfilled and secret followers of Christ no longer keeping it a secret.
The crucifixion of King Jesus reminds us, it is finished, indeed! May we prayerfully walk in His gift.
The leaders want Him crucified, the mob goes along, Pilate consents. Control. Mob mentality. Fear. All driving those to say, “away with Him!”
Toni Guisewhite, the pastor’s wife from CC Riverbend, reflects and teaches on the life of Mary at the 2024 Ladies Christmas Tea.
As David faces betrayal, persecution, attacks, and hurt he models for us to cry unto the Lord.
The trials begins to seek to have Jesus crucified. May we examine our hearts as we see the actions led through heart’s rejecting Christ.
As Peter’s predicted denial takes place it gives us all a chance to prayerfully explore denial and where we may waiver in faith and boldness for our King.
Jesus’ prayer in the garden opens the door for us to explore our life of prayer with our King.
A prayerful reflection as we ponder the recent election results and how to move forward as a bondservant of God and the Lord Jesus Christ.
The final verses of Jesus’ prayer where He prays for the Bride of Christ. Be one with Him, be one with each other, be one for His purposes and mission for His glory.
The continued study of David’s prayer of repentance. May we all prayerfully examine the sin in our lives and our discipline of steadfast repentance.
Through David’s adultery and murder, we gain a model of repentance after God uses Nathan the prophet to confront David for his unconfessed sin.
We continue our journey through Jesus’ prayer of John 17. Are you living kept and sent?
A psalm of Asaph causes us to look at judgment to come. May it cause us to pray, repent, and obey.
The start of Jesus’ prayer before going to the cross. May we learn of His heart and how to pray as we study His words before the cross.
There is a universal desire for security and a universal guarantee of death. What do we do with that information?
The work of the cross and all Christ has done yields the power to transform those who believe and in Him peace may be granted.
As Jesus expounds on the coming and purpose of the Holy Spirit, we the bride of Christ are forced to look in the mirror and prayerfully reflect.
A reminder to praise the King of Kings for who He is, His faithfulness, and all to come!
The joyous celebration of 11 souls surrendered to Christ getting baptized for His glory!
The second half our our study through Psalm 46, reminding us of just how faithful our King is.
Jesus warns the 11 about hatred, persecution, excommunication, and death to come. Yet there is comfort in the Helper also to come. The question is: are YOU ready?
Pastor David challenges us to recall the importance of Israel and the biblical truth of God’s chosen people.
Jesus continues expounding upon what it is to abide in Christ. Love. Obedience. Friendship with Him.
The imagery of the vine and branches continues as Jesus reminds us, to abide in Christ, starts with surrender.
A national lament from the nation of Israel reminds us to take everything to the only deliverer, the Lord God Almighty!
Jesus provides the powerful image of our relationship to Him and God the Father through the imagery of the vine and branch. Where do you abide?
Jesus tells oof the intimacy we are able to have with Him and God the Father, while reminding the 11 about the gift of the Helper, the Holy Spirit to come.
As Jesus prepares the disciples for His departure, He reminds them of all to come, often forgotten promises for us today.
The tension between faith and trusting in God with despair and hopelessness. How to persevere? Build the discipline of always returning to hope in God and praise!
Amidst suffering, illness, and betrayal, David fixes His eyes on the one in charge and the one who can deliver.
Reflections for the bride of Christ amidst the current times we live in. God hasn’t changed and we need to return to the focus on the only hope this world has: Jesus.
A reminder of how to handle trials. Recall His prior deliverances, praise, and end your prayer in remembering His faithful character.
As David is immersed in the chastening hand of God, He reflects upon the fact He must still keep his focus on the only source of hope and deliverance: God.
A Peter’s denial is foretold, we are reminded of the importance to not just look at what’s ahead and the natural but to be reminded of the spiritual realm all around us.
The chastening of the Lord allows us to see the depths of how sin impacts the soul and state of an individual.
As the cross draws nearer for Jesus, He sheds light to His disciples about what this act of love means for how we love.
As David reminds Himself of God’s faithfulness and goodness amidst his enemies, we are reminded to never forget several attributes of our King.
As Judas leaves to betray Christ, we are encouraged to prayerfully examine and guard our hearts from the enemy.
Paul & Nancy Dorinsky provide an update on their recent trip to Israel with Almond Branch Initiative.
Jesus washes the feet of the disciples and gives quite an object lesson with much application for the follower of Christ.
As the cross gets closer, we see Jesus continue to urge people to believe, and we see the various ways in which people persist in rejecting the truth.
A Psalm of David to men—in light of evil around us, may we remember to anchor in our trust in the LORD.
Jesus’ triumphant entry into Jerusalem causes us to ponder the heart behind, “Hosanna!”
David reveals insights to the nature of evil and sin and the beauty and goodness of God.
Through the story of raising Lazarus, we see a need, God meeting the need in His sovereignty, and man’s response to that need—all with the portrait of our resurrection and new life in Christ.
As David speaks to the men in the cave at Adullam, we are reminded of His faithfulness and security and depth of His love for His children.
Jesus’ reminds the leaders again about who His sheep are and how He is the Shepherd granting eternal life.
David’s song of praise written in a cave causes us to ponder what it is to fear the LORD.
Jesus reveals He is the door and He is the Good Shepherd. Imagery that reveals the depth of His heart for people to know God and the care for believers, children of God.
David on the run from Saul reminds us to remain steadfast in our hearts unto the LORD, no matter what.
As we see the fallout from one blind man’s encounter with Jesus we see the depth of blindness and are reminded—be His light for His glory that souls would come to believe.
A hymn of praise has a reflect upon the heart of worship. Is your heart in tune to the Lord or to self?
As the blind man receives sight, we are reminded of the life transformation that takes place when one has a personal encounter with Jesus.
David’s psalm of repentance that beholds the blessings of forgiveness from our Mighty God.
As the Pharisees continue to question Jesus, the interaction forces one to reflect upon a question: Who is your father? God or the devil?
The Pharisees continue to challenge and question Jesus as He remains steadfast in His mission as God the Son unto God the Father.
We continue our study of Psalm 31 exploring circumstance and what our response should be amidst the trials.
The prophecy of His first coming and His second coming cause us to ponder what’s in the middle.
As Jesus states He is the light of the world, we review all that means for the church today.
Jesus’ balance of compassion and confrontation seen thru an encounter with the Pharisees seeking to trap Jesus.
David’s psalm of thanksgiving reminds us all of the vital importance of praise unto our God.
As the questions and tensions around the presence of Jesus continue during the Feast of Tabernacles, He points to the coming of the Holy Spirit to come.
Pastor David provides an update on the Tunisia Missions trip he, Dan, and Eva just went on!
David’s lament psalm turned to praise and worship for the blessing of being heard by our faithful and mighty God.
As the questions arise questioning Jesus’ abilities, actions, and appearance, He remains steadfast pointing to God alone. His authority, His Word, His Spirit, His Way.
David reflects on what it truly is to wait on the Lord and desire one thing alone: His presence.
As the Feast of Tabernacles begins, Jesus is challenged by His brothers and we see various perspectives on who Jesus is.
Amidst enemies and wicked ones, David remains consistent in looking to the faithfulness of God alone.
The final reactions to Jesus’ words about being the bread of life and partaking of His flesh and blood.
David’s plea before God for deliverance in the midst of a storm, anchoring on God’s faithful character.
Reflections on God’s perspective on life and an update from our ministry partner Pregnancy Support Services.
Jesus expounds on just what He means when He says, I am the bread of life. May we partake of Him alone.
The completion of our study of Psalm 23, being reminded of how our Good Shepherd cares for us unto eternity.
The crowd seeks Jesus to fulfill the material, temporal, and physical. Jesus reveals He is the Bread of Life, seeking to point them to an eternal perspective.
As Jesus’ disciples obey His telling them to get in the boat and go across the sea—a storm appears and reminders of who He is.
Reflecting upon the foretold birth of our King, Jesus. May we receive, relish, radiate, and run the race with endurance!
The conclusion to Psalm 22, pointing to King Jesus’ reign and the reminder to praise, glorify, and fear our mighty God.
The continuation of David’s prophecy foretelling all to happen to our beloved King Jesus. Born to Die.
Jesus concludes His response to the Jewish leaders confronting Him over the sabbath and His being God. 5 witnesses to one truth—He is.
Verses 1 & 2 of a lament Psalm of David that points to the Son of David, King Jesus to come.
The religious leaders seek to kill Jesus for He has broke the sabbath and claims to be God. Jesus proclaims the truth of who He is. God the Son.
A Psalm of David after the battle, victory has been won through the strength of the Lord. May we always remember to give thanks unto God!
Jesus goes to the pool of Bethesda to meet a certain main with an infirmity for 38 years. Do we obey God at His word amidst the impossible?
A song of prayer and praise before the battle. May these move our hearts towards prayer for salvation and prayer for Israel.
A certain nobleman from Capernaum comes to Jesus seeking healing for his son, and though the encounter we are reminded of the importance to place trust in His word—first.
David sings a prayer of praise looking to God’s Creation and the Word of God that moves him to prayer seeking to be cleansed and draw closer to God, our Redeemer.
Pastor David provides an update on his recent missions trip to India with Dan & Eva Karunakaran.
The ripple effect of the testimony of one woman pointing people to Jesus and the reminder that we must anchor in His Word alone.
David recalls his faithfulness unto God and the faithfulness found in God. May we be a people steadfastly pursuing His Word!
Jesus’ disciples arrive to the well as the Samaritan woman departs to share who He is and how He has impacted her. A reminder from the King to labor in the harvest for His glory!
David’s recounting of God’s deliverance through His mighty power and faithfulness. A deliverance that began from a heart of prayer unto God.
The second part of the encounter of the Samaritan woman at the well with King Jesus. The gift of everlasting life explained and the reminder we are called to worship in spirit and truth.
The beginning of David’s psalm of praise after his deliverance granted through the mighty hand of God alone.
The introduction to the account of Jesus meeting the Samaritan woman at the well and a reminder to have a heart for the despised and rejected.
When trials, tribulation, and danger are pending, even at the cost of life, David reminds us to pray unto God and find our security in His sovereignty and eternity guaranteed with Him for the child of God.
The conclusion to John the Baptist’s words to his disciples about the difference between Christ born of heaven and himself born of the earth. All things are in the hand of one alone, Jesus Christ, author and finisher.
A study through two Psalms of David that reminds us of the character for those seeking to live in the presence of God and the eternal security of those who have surrendered and put their trust in Christ alone!
As John’s disciples try to get him focused on Jesus becoming more important a popular than he is, John reminds them, “I am not the Christ.” “He must increase. I must decrease.”
A study through various trials David faced and how he consistently brought all to the LORD, resting in who He is and the promise of all to come.
Jesus’ purpose explained to Nicodemus and the way one can come to salvation. We must examine our condition, realize the eternal consequences due to our condition, and make a choice: receive or reject.
A look at the motives behind wickedness and the security and anchor found in God’s sovereignty and justice.
Nicodemus, a ruler of the Jews, a Pharisee comes to meet Jesus. He is plainly told “you must be born again,” for we are never enough or good enough as we are in the flesh without Christ as our Lord and Savior.
The conclusion to Jesus’ clearing of the temple where we examine the “My Way” heart, the “His Way” heart, and the “Fake Way” heart. Which is found in you?
Jesus’ arrival to the temple in Jerusalem. A portrait of cleansing and removing sin that desecrates the temple of God. A reminder to continually seek God’s cleansing through conviction and repentance.
The first sign of the Gospel of John where Christ manifests His glory through turning water to wine. A sign known by many with much insights to glean as one digs deeper.
A reminder to ponder the God of Creation, His Creation, our insignificance and the bridge to dominion offered through our relationship with King Jesus. When we do that—all we can do is praise our King!
The conclusion to the first chapter of the Gospel of John. Some valuable lessons in how to witness while pondering all revealed about King Jesus in these 51 verses.
A study through Psalm 7 and a reminder of how to handle trials, accusations, or tribulations gaining peace and comfort from God alone.
What do you seek? A question we must all ponder as we seek to follow the King of Kings.
Christina Vincent shares her heart for women’s ministry, the theme for the year, upcoming events, and her testimony.
A reminder as David cries out to the LORD that during trials and tribulations we are to rest in the comfort that comes from being heard by our faithful God. When we rest in this assurance and the character of God, peace prevails.
“Behold! The Lamb of God who takes away the sin of the world!” John the Baptist conveys the essence of who Christ is and His purpose with just one sentence, while also revealing the gift of the Holy Spirit thru Christ!
A Psalm of David that illuminates the heart needed for prayer, the commitment to prayer, and the security that comes from trusting in Christ alone.
John the Baptist’s testimony as he is questioned by the religious leaders about his identity. A reminder to always be the bridge and point people to Christ alone.
A study of Psalms 3 & 4 that reminds us not to look to circumstances at hand but to fix our eyes on God who is in control and God who is on the throne. For in His sovereignty we find comfort, rest, confidence, and peace.
Finishing the prologue to the Gospel of John as we meet John the Baptist and delve into the humanity of Christ.
A study of Psalm 2 where we see human nature’s desire to rebel against God but how vain those efforts always are.
An introduction to the Gospel of John. A text that shows the deity and humanity of our King Jesus.
An introduction to the Book of Psalms with a study of Psalm 1. A reminder of the path of the blessed man—a life rooted in the word of God and that alone.
A study on the church of Philadelphia as CCCH reflects upon the past 20 years and the future of our church. A call to remain anchored in His Word, His Spirit, His Way!
Pastor David’s farewell sermon: Five lessons learned from 20 years of ministry as Pastor of Calvary Chapel Hill.
Moses brings his people to the base of Mt. Sinai and prepares them for an encounter with Almighty God.
Paul's instructions and exortation to Timothy to persever in perilous times and preach the Word.
Moses meets his father-in-law Jethro and reunites with his wife and two sons. Jethro counsels Moses to employ more Godly leaders to deal with the matters before the people. Moses leads the Israelites to Mount Sinai.
Paul details who he was before Christ, what Christ did in his life, and who he became in Christ.
Contrition and confession of our sin before the Lord is the only truth path to freedom.
Moses and Israel cross the Red Sea; Pharaoh's pursuing army is swallowed up by the Red Sea.
Paul warns of those who act unruly in the midst of the congregation, and advises on how to handle these situations.
The Lord executes judgment on the Egyptians by striking the first born of every family. The angel of the Lord passes over the houses of the Israelites.
God’s great love for us is why He elected us for salvation, but we still must choose Him.
Plagues eight and nine - locusts and darkness, are unleased on the Egyptians. The tenth plague - death of the firstborn children, is announced.
Jesus rose from the dead and has committed to us the testimony that He is alive and can transform lives.
The fourth through the seventh plagues are brought upon Egypt because of Pharaoh's refusal to obey the command of the Lord.
Paul prescribes praise, remembering God's promises and prayer as a way to cope with hard times.
Moses and Aaron appear before Pharaoh on behalf of the Lord and tell him to let God's people go. Three of ten plagues are brought upon the people of Egypt because of Pharaoh's refusal.
God’s promises to be with Moses in his efforts to get Pharaoh to let the children of Israel go.
God has given us His glorious plan for our future to comfort us, to spur us on to holy living, and to give us a sense of urgency for reachinng the lost.
Where the Rapture occurs in the End Times timeline, and why the Lord wants us to know these things.
Paul encourages the Thessalonians for how they received the gospel in the midst of persecution.
Jacob moves all of his extended family to Egypt. Pharaoh gives them the best land of Goshen.
In his defense, Paul describes the motives, manner and method of how he brought the gospel of God to the Thessalonians.
Paul greets the Thessalonians and commends them for their work of faith, labor of love, and patience of hope.
Joseph interprets dreams of the royal butler and the royal baker in the prison; Joseph interprets the dreams of Pharaoh which warn of a coming famine. Pharaoh appoints Joseph to the second highest office in the land.
Judah has two sons with Tamar; Joseph becomes the chief steward in Potiphar’s house, but ends up in prison due to a false accusation from Potiphar’s wife.
Living as Jesus lives in the context of husband/wife, parent/child and employer/employee relationships.
We are citizens of Heaven. We have died to sin and have been raised with Christ. We are to set our attention on things above, not on things of the Earth.
Paul has a burden for the Colossian Believers over the heretical teaching that they were exposed to. He provides a warning and a remedy.
Our love response to the reconciliation back to God that Christ won for us on the Cross of Calvary.
Jesus teaches on the condition of our hearts using the parable of the sower and the seed.
Jacob is deceived into marrying Leah; he works for Laban for another seven years to marry Rachel.
The World is being prepared for the coming totalitarian regime of Antichrist. The tactics and lies that are being used to prepare the way.
Paul givens complimentary encouragement to the believers in Colosse and prays for the Lord’s continued blessing over them.
Milestones in the life of Abraham, marriage to Keturah, death of Abraham; death of Ishmael, birth of Esau and Jacob.
Paul’s advice on avoiding worry through prayer, placing our thoughts captive to Christ, and following a Godly example.
The futility of Jonah running from the Lord’s command on his life, and the lessons we draw for our own obedience to the call of the Lord.
Abraham’s servant goes back to Abraham’s home country to find a bride for Isaac. He returns with Rebekah.
Paul counts all that he used to rely upon as rubbish to know Christ and the power of His resurrection.
Abraham makes a covenant with Abimelech; Abraham’s faith is tested in the offering of Isaac.
Shift your mindset to the things above, not the carnality of this world. Die to self and live for Christ.
Paul's instructions and encouragement to work out our salvation to completion by doing those things that promote sanctification, and refrain from doing things that hinder the Holy Spirit.
The destruction of Sodom, the aftermath of Lot and his daughters, and Abraham and Sarah’s journey to Gerar.
Paul calls us to the mindset (humility), the motive (the plight of others) and the ministry (service) of Jesus.
The Lord and two angels appear to Abraham and Sarah and renew the promise that they will have a son within the year. The angels go on to Sodom in preparation of its destruction.
Paul reveals the purpose of the life of the believer - to magnify and glorify God. We can glorify God both in our lives and in our death.
Abram has Ishmael with Sarai’s handmaiden Hagar. God renews the covenant with Abraham, including the promise of an heir from his body and Sarah’s, and gives the sign of circumcision.
In his opening to this epistle Paul shares four aspects of the power of God to further the spread of the gospel, in spite of opposition from the enemy.
Paul's instructions concerning the battle the Christian is in and the means God gives us to prevail.
Availing ourselves of the power of heaven through prayer to affect the will of God on Earth, and especially to save those in our sphere of influence who are lost.
Abram’s sojourn in Egypt, his return to Canaan, his separation from Lot, and Lot’s movement towards Sodom.
God’s simple instructions to children and parents for establishing order within our homes.
Overview of the ministry of Good News Bible College and Seminary, and how the Lord is moving in the country of India.
Jesus gives apostles, prophets, evangelists and pastor/teachers as gifts to the church, to equip them for the work of the ministry.
The three women who are first to the empty tomb teach us much about living sacrificially for Jesus.
The Fall of humanity, the curse on the serpent, the woman and the man, and the first promise of Messiah.
Jesus rides into Jerusalem on the foal of a donkey, presenting Himself as Messiah the King.
Paul reveals the mystery of the church - believing Jews and Gentiles formed into one body of Christ.
Jesus, who is our peace, has taken down the wall between man and God, between Jew and Gentile and can bring down walls of discrimination and prejudice among people everywhere.
PaIl describes the role preaching plays in brining people to the knowledge of the only provision God has made for their sins - the Lord Jesus Christ.
We are saved by God’s grace, through faith, and not through our own works of righteousness.
Paul prays that God will open the eyes of understanding of the Ephesians to see the great riches they have in Christ.
Lans Jones of Pregnancy Support Services shares about the mission of PSS and how we can be involved in ministering to families with unplanned pregnancies.
God's promises and dealings with Israel are our guarantee that the Word of God is true and trustworthy.
A representative of Advancing Native Missions shares with us the testimonies of Christians in the Middle East.
Salvation by grace through faith alone allows the believer to live free of the bondage of the Law and to walk in the Spirit.
The history of Ishmael and Isaac illustrates the contrast between attempting justification before God in the flesh versus through faith in the grace of God.
Paul encourages the Galatians to live in accordnace with the spiritual riches of God's grace rather than returning to the "beggarly elements of law and legalism.
The giving of the Law did not affect justification by grace through faith alone. The purpose of the Law was to point us to our need for the promised Messiah.
The short but evil reign of Ahaziah, followed the the reign of his wicked mother Athaliah.
Paul encourages the Galatians to check their own experience and the Word of God to know that justification is by grace, through faith alone.
Paul recounts his defense before the Jerusalem church of salvation by grace through faith alone.
The death of King Ahab of Israel and Jehoshaphat restores worship and the Word of God in Judah.
Paul's testimony proves out that he was called by God to be a follower of Jesus Christ and an Apostle.
The reign of King Jehoshaphat in Judah and his unfortunate alliance with King Ahab in Israel.
Introduction to Paul’s letter to the Galatians, the defense of Paul’s apostleship and the charge of heresy against the Galatian churches.
Asa institutes reforms to return the people to devotion to the Lord. Then Asa stumbles in making an alliance with Syria.
Apostasy will invade the Greater Church in the days leading up to the rule of Antichrist.
Signs in our culture and society pointing to a world getting ready to receive Antichrist.
The geo-political landscape of our world is preparing the way for the one world government of the Antichrist.
The end of Rehoboam's reign and Abijah's miraculous victory over Jeroboam's armies of Israel.
The events of recent years point to a soon return of the Lord for His church. What we should know about the Rapture.
Paul receives an assurance from an angel that the passengers on the ship will reach shore safely.
Paul's warning concerning continuing the journey to Rome goes unheeded, with disasterous consequences.
David's encouragement to the people to support the construction of the Temple, David's final prayer of praise and worship, and Solomon is anointed King of Israel.
In spite of numerous warnings, Paul follows the leading of the Spirit and goes to Jerusalem.
Paul provides to the elders of the church at Ephesus an accounting of the past, present and future of his ministry.
Do we live our lives in the confidence that one day we too will rise from the dead, just as Jesus did, and promised us too?