Sunday Morning Audio: Recent Episodes
Calvary Chapel: Boise, ID
This audio podcast is a listing of the current Sunday morning teachings of Pastor Tucker Maile and the pastors of Calvary Chapel Boise, Idaho. Teaching
Pastor Tucker encourages us to keep enduring when life exhausts us, and he explains the path forward for all of us who struggle with the temptation to give up.
Pastor Tucker looks at three truths that will help us see God's goodness in times of discouragement, frustration, or weariness.
Pastor Tucker gives a remedy for the exhausted, burnt-out condition so many of us are living in today both physically and spiritually.
Pastor Rhett Allen draws from the stories of Gideon and Samson to show us that living a life of persistent faith matters more than our failure to live out our faith perfectly.
John Whittaker explains why it’s critical that our faith not be based upon what we want to happen, but is based specifically upon what God has said and done.
When our faith is tested we grow. But how do we navigate such difficult times? Pastor Tucker looks at examples from the life of Abraham and his family for some key principles to guide us.
Tom Velasco explains why having the correct motives in our daily Christian living is a critical part of us becoming the people of faith God wants us to be.
What is the cure for a guilty conscience? Pastor Tucker explains why the answer doesn’t come from our own dead works but from something that God has already done.
John Whittaker explains why a mysterious figure from the Old Testament is so important to our faith today.
Maintaining hope in difficult times is a critical component of a life of faith. Pastor Tucker explains why patient, faithful endurance is such an important part of the formula for hope found in Hebrews chapter 6.
Pastor Tucker looks at a passage that warns of the danger of falling away from Christ but also encourages believers to have full assurance of their hope in Jesus.
Pastor Tucker encourages us to examine our hearts and minds to determine if we’re stagnant in our faith or growing and able to pour into other people’s lives.
Pastor Tucker continues explaining Jesus' role as our High Priest and examines the unique qualifications that make Jesus greater than all other priests.
Pastor Tucker explains why Jesus is our great high priest and gives us access to God's presence and grace.
Being at rest impacts more than our physical health. Pastor Tucker looks at the picture of rest described by the author of Hebrews and explains how we enter it.
Tired. Busy. That describes so many of us living in today’s world. How can we get the rest we’re all seeking? Pastor Kirk Crager explains how Jesus can bring better rest to our lives than a vacation or good night’s sleep.
John Whittaker encourages us to pursue all that Jesus can bring to our lives by following Him to the end.
Who do you give glory to in your life? It’s easy for the human heart to drift toward worship of people or created things. Pastor Tucker encourages all believers to remember that Jesus is worthy of glory and devotion more than anything else in our lives.
Mankind is not random or insignificant. Pastor Tucker explains that we were created with a role and a destiny, and what we lost through sin has been given back to us through Jesus.
Going on spiritual autopilot can lead to a slow but steady decay in our faith. Pastor Tucker encourages us to avoid drifting away from God by anchoring ourselves in Jesus and the spiritual blessings He brings to our lives.
Pastor Kirk identifies the attributes of angels and then explains why Jesus is superior to them according to Hebrews chapter one.
Sometimes when our faith is challenged, we’re tempted to turn back to the ways of our past. Pastor Tucker explains why Jesus is better than all else and why turning away from Him is never worth it.
Pastor Tucker encourages us to allow God to put our lives in order at the start of the new year.
Dr. Clark Peddicord explains why we need a rebirth of Christ-modeled leadership and looks at the hope brought by the counter-cultural model presented in 1 Peter chapter 5.
What's the best way to live out our days knowing that the return of Jesus could be soon? Pastor Tucker explains three simple instructions Peter gives all believers who seek to represent the living hope of God in the last days.
Pastor Tucker explains why adopting the mindset of Christ is critical for helping us make sense of times of suffering.
Pastor Kirk looks at the challenges and victories we experience when we live out our lives in the hope that God has given us in Jesus Christ.
Pastor Tucker looks at both the basic and more profound ways Peter encourages us to walk down the pathway of trusting God and inheriting His blessing.
Pastor Tucker looks at the instructions Peter gives wives and husbands for how to honor God through their roles in household governance.
Living out your faith in the workplace can be challenging, but God has placed each one of us where we are for a reason. Pastor Tucker takes us through the advice Peter gives to believers who work under the authority of others.
Pastor Tucker looks at Peter's instructions for reacting to government leadership, and he explains when it’s appropriate for believers to be noncompliant.
We live in a hypercritical time and often face attacks on our character. Pastor Tucker discusses how to navigate these difficult experiences while also bringing glory to God.
God is building His kingdom using Jesus as the cornerstone and believers as living stones built upon Him. Pastor Kirk explains what it means to be a living stone and why it’s important for each person to embrace that role.
Pastor Tucker looks at three core principles that help us understand what it means to live for Jesus and endure to the end.
We’re saved by the gift of God’s grace, and then we're called to action. Dr. John Whittaker explains three important responsibilities a believer has in living out his or her faith after salvation.
Dr. John Whittaker explores the wisdom and insights Proverbs holds for raising children wisely and well.
Pastor Tucker explains why truth is the most valuable thing we can acquire in life and where we must go to find it.
God resists the proud but gives grace to the humble. So how can we overcome our prideful hearts and navigate to a place of humility? Pastor Parker O’Shea explains how Jesus can help.
John Whittaker draws from the wisdom of Proverbs to show the importance of considering what we say, and he shares how our words have the power to be a fountain of life to others.
Pastor Tucker explains why the resurrection of Jesus Christ is not only a turning point in history, but it's also the source of a profound shift in the lives of all who believe that it happened.
Jesus brought the kingdom of God into the world, and Pastor Tucker looks at the unexpected way Jesus established Himself as King.
Pastor Tucker looks at the way Jesus addressed divorce and described the design of marriage.
Pastor Tucker shares the story of a demoniac in Mark chapter 5 and explains why no person is so broken that he or she cannot be fixed by Christ.
God can use the storms in our lives to shape us. Pastor Kirk Crager explains how times of difficulty help us understand both who Jesus is and how His powerful presence can bring change.
Sometimes the smallest moments of faith in our lives can grow into some of God’s greatest work. Pastor Tucker encourages us to remember that even when it seems like nothing is happening, God is always on the move.
When you hear God's Word does it take root in your life or just get archived in your mind? Pastor Tucker looks at the different ways people react to Jesus' words and encourages us to have a heart that truly listens.
Pastor Kirk Crager shares a short message and then interviews Naghmeh Panahi and Mariam Ibraheem, who share stories of persecution and their reason for hope in the most difficult of times.
Pastor Tucker shares a brief message about the compassion of Jesus and then interviews our man on the ground in India who has lived out the biblical principles of compassion for more than 30 years: Pastor Guna.
Knowing the Bible and showing up at church doesn't mean your heart won't grow hard toward God. Dr. John Whittaker looks at the pattern of hardness seen in the Pharisees and explains what we can do to prevent it from happening in our lives today.
Pastor Tucker explains the extent of Jesus' authority and asks us to consider how much authority Jesus has in each of our lives.
Pastor Tucker looks at how God prepared the way for the coming of Jesus and still makes preparations for His coming into our lives today.
Pastor Tucker challenges us to consider where we're investing our lives and reminds us that living for God’s kingdom can bring a payoff that lasts beyond our lifetimes.
Pastor Tucker explains why following God's wisdom sometimes leads us down a surprising path but is always the best.
Pastor Brian Fouts from Calvary Chapel Bistrita, Romania, explains the importance and strategy for walking through doors of opportunity.
Tom Velasco explains what we can learn from a well-known passage in Ecclesiastes chapter 3 that declares there's an appropriate time for everything in life.
Pastor Tucker opens our summer series in the book of Ecclesiastes and explains how the ancient book's themes relate to the times that we live in today.
Pastor Tucker looks at what it means to continually follow Jesus in a constantly changing world.
Is the Holy Spirit moving in your life? Pastor Tucker explains how we can experience more help from the Spirit and why obedience to God is a key factor.
Pastor Kirk Crager encourages us to consider Jesus’ example of servanthood and to become people who serve God and one another.
Pastor Kirk Crager explains how understanding the nature of God can be the answer to some of our deepest longings in today's fast-paced and sometimes isolated world.
Pastor Kirk Crager explains how understanding the nature of God can be the answer to some of our deepest longings in today's fast-paced and sometimes isolated world.
Pastor Tucker emphasizes the importance of continually focusing our hopes, plans, and lives on Jesus.
Do you have a family member or friend who has wandered from the faith? Pastor Tucker looks at how we can help them turn back toward God.
Prayer is powerful, but God doesn’t always answer our prayers the way we hope or expect. Sometimes it seems like He doesn’t answer at all. Dr. John Whittaker explains the relational aspect of prayer and looks at why sometimes our prayers appear to be unanswered.
Pastor Kirk Crager continues our Gospel on the Ground series with a compelling and personal look at James 5:13-16.
Pastor Tucker looks at a common source of our complaining and explains the key to overcoming it.
Pastor Tucker continues our Gospel on the Ground series with this message from James 5:1-8.
Pastor Tucker looks at the danger of building our lives on presumptions, and he challenges us to consider who is in control of our lives.
Pastor Tucker looks at three wise sayings by James that will help us overcome the problem of pride in our relationships.
Pastor Kirk Crager looks at the concept and implications of worldliness and explains three things we can pursue to reduce its influence in our lives.
Receiving advice from a wise person will help us live our lives better, but how do we know who is actually wise? Pastor Tucker looks at this question as he continues our series in the book of James.
Pastor Tucker looks at the power of words as he resumes our series in the book of James.
John Whittaker shares the benefits and method of making Jesus the primary focus and ultimate authority of your life.
Pastor Kirk Crager looks at the challenge and source of peace in our lives as he continues our Advent series.
Pastor Tucker continues our Advent series with an in-depth look at joy and its true source.
Tom Velasco explores the story of Mary, Martha, and their brother Lazarus as he reminds us that we have reason to hope even when times seem dark.
Pastor Tucker looks at three truths about hope and explains how they bring guidance to all who have made God the King of their lives.
Pastor Noah Beumer challenges us to consider the depth of our faith in God and how much it translates into our everyday lives.
Pastor Kirk Crager looks at three ways people's lives are affected when the gospel takes root in their lives.
Pastor Tucker looks at three ways to consider the good and the bad of religion in our lives: inward, outward, and upward.
Is there too much noise in your life for you to listen to God? Is your schedule so full that you aren't doing anything for God? Pastor Tucker challenges us to consider the priorities of our daily lives as he continues the Gospel on the Ground series.
Pastor Tucker looks at where temptation comes from, where it leads us, and what we should do about it.
Pastor Tucker looks at a passage about poverty and riches through historical, cultural, and personal perspectives.
Pastor Tucker looks at the intersection of prayer and wisdom as he gives us practical steps for moving forward when we're not sure what to do.
Pastor Tucker begins our new series in James by explaining how it's possible to have joy when we experience difficulty and uncertainty in our lives.
Send Hope Now Director Drew Brodien describes some of the ways God is at work in India and shares a message from John 4.
Kirk Crager concludes our Summer on the Mount series by looking at the similarities, differences, and outcomes of lives built on two different types of foundations.
Ministers are imperfect and sometimes not genuine, but God's truth and love can still impact the lives of those in their churches. Pastor Tucker reminds us that God doesn't call the perfect, but He perfects the called.
Pastor Parker O’Shea encourages us to deepen our prayer life and relationship with God by approaching Him with passion, purpose, and persistence.
Pastor Tucker continues the Summer on the Mount series by looking at what Jesus has to say about judging others.
Worry can be a stumbling block in our relationship with God, but Jesus helps us overcome it. Pastor Tucker continues our Summer on the Mount series by looking at Jesus' insight and instruction about worrying.
Pastor Tucker encourages us to cultivate a genuine heart before God by considering what we seek, how we view things, and who or what we serve with our lives.
Pastor Tucker takes a line by line look at the Lord’s Prayer and explains each concept’s importance in our daily walk with God.
Pastor Tucker looks at the warning Jesus gave against doing the right thing for the wrong reasons.
Kirk Crager continues our Summer on the Mount series by looking at the process of knowing God’s word, understanding its intent as interpreted by Jesus, and living it out in our lives.
Pastor Noah Beumer encourages us to wholeheartedly live out the lives God has called us to through Jesus.
Dr. John Whittaker looks at what it means for believers to be the salt and light of the earth.
Pastor Tucker continues the Summer on the Mount series by describing what happens to people when they follow Christ.
Pastor Brent Harrell from Calvary Chapel Rome continues our Summer on the Mount series by looking at three more of the Beatitudes.
Pastor Tucker begins the "Summer on the Mount" series by looking at the tension between pride and poverty of spirit.
Our youth pastors and leaders give advice and encouragement to our graduating high school seniors and anyone experiencing moments of change in life.
Pastor Tucker challenges each of us to consider what prevents us from making God the primary focus of our lives.
The faith of a believer is inevitably tested. Pastor Tucker looks at the ways we are tested, the moments when we fail, and the way God carries us through.
Pastor Tucker looks at three common temptations, two reasons we often fail, and the one path to overcoming.
The historical backdrop of ancient Philippi comes to life as John Whittaker explains how the Apostle Paul’s encounter with city authorities should shape the way we live our lives today.
Pastor Reggie Etheridge looks at the covenants between God and His people, starting in Genesis and continuing to today.
Pastor Tucker explains how the death and resurrection of Jesus are the foundation for three things that will help us meet the challenges of today's world: faith, hope, and love.
Parker O'Shea looks at the Palm Sunday story and explains what it teaches us about following Jesus in our lives today.
Pastor Tucker explains why God's calling for our lives is better than anything we can hold on to in the world.
Pastor Tucker explains why the lessons learned from the construction of the ancient Tower of Babel are still so relevant today.
Pastor Tucker continues his study of Genesis by looking at how God strives to reach each of us, yet the time to come to Him is limited.
Pastor Tucker explains why bad religion has been with humanity since its earliest days, and he looks at how it still manifests itself in our culture, our leaders, and sometimes ourselves.
Pastor Tucker begins a series in Genesis by looking at God's design and purpose for our lives.
Pastor Tucker looks at the ongoing process of coming to God with our imperfections and finding new joy through the power of His forgiveness.
Is living for God really worth it, or does living for the world offer a more rewarding life? Dr. John Whittaker explains why following God is the best path to satisfying the desires of our hearts.
Pastor Tucker looks at a choice of paths we each face, and he explains what lies in each direction.
Waiting on God can be difficult, especially in times of trouble. Pastor Tucker encourages us to remember that placing our trust in God in all areas of our lives and waiting upon His timeline is always worth it.
Vince Moreno encourages us to build our faith by remembering the great things God has done in our lives.
Pastor Tucker encourages us to awaken our souls to the steadfast and powerful love of God in all areas of our lives.
Pastor Tucker looks at the ways we can take refuge in God during the difficult times of our lives.
Calvary Boise Elder Tom Velasco encourages us to have hope when there is darkness in our lives and trust that God is using the difficult times to build our future and further His kingdom.
Pastor Tucker explains why our lives should be an ongoing process of thanksgiving as he brings back a report from his visit to our ministry in Mexico.
Pastor Julio Garcia reminds us how critical it is to truly know God and not just go through religious routines.
Pastor Tucker interviews five people who share the ways God is opening doors around the world for our church to reach the lost, help the persecuted, and build fellowship among believers.
Pastor Tucker shares the importance of seeking God through prayer when we face a challenging season in life or a difficult decision.
Pastor Reggie Etheridge looks at the importance of keeping our hearts submitted to Christ when we engage in different relationships throughout our lives.
Today’s culture is divided and turbulent, but following God’s ways can lead us toward unity and restoration. Pastor Tucker looks at how the reasons, methods, and rewards of love can help us navigate challenging times.
Making a commitment to Christ does not mean that your life will be free from difficulties. Pastor Tucker gives a realistic vision of what life with Christ looks like, and he reminds us that becoming more like Jesus is a lifelong process.
It’s often easy to identify what’s broken in our lives. The challenge is figuring out how to fix things. Pastor Tucker explains how the power of Christ working within us can set us on a course toward becoming the people God designed us to be.
Sometimes the burden of religion creeps into our relationship with God. Pastor Tucker reminds us to watch out for three different ways we can be tempted to find assurance of our standing with God outside the completed work of Jesus on the cross.
Though we can't always avoid pain and adversity, we do get to choose how to respond to them. Rick Brown shares five truths found in Romans 8:28 that can change our approach to difficult situations and lead to a victorious Christian life.
Persuasive words come sometimes deceive or divide believers, but there is an unchanging message that will help us remain rooted in our faith. Pastor Tucker explains why Jesus is the key to staying steadfast for God.
Pastor Tucker shares four components of encouragement and speaks about the hope and confidence we bring to the lives of fellow believers when we encourage them in the Lord.
Though darkness seems to be on the rise in today's world, believers have assurance of final victory through Jesus. Pastor Tucker explains how Jesus’ healing of a blind man illustrates the journey from darkness to light in our lives today.
Pastor Tucker continues his look at Colossians chapter 1 as he explains what it means to have an overflowing cup of God's goodness in your life.
Pastor Tucker begins a study in the book of Colossians by sharing why it’s essential for believers to pursue a life of faith, hope, and love.
Pastor Tucker looks at the the power displayed through Christ's resurrection and explains how it can bring hope and change to our lives.
Pastor Tucker looks at the encouragement and assurance we find when we remember that God has a plan that will prevail.
Pastor Tucker continues the People > Religion series by looking at the value of resting in God's work, trusting in His ways, and waiting on His Word.
Pastor Tucker looks at the faith, friction, and focus of the gospel as he continues the “People > Religion” series in Galatians chapter two.