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Sermons from Sunday worship services, and other biblical Christian content from Calvary Hills Baptist Church in San Antonio Texas. Nathan Clardy is the Pastor of Calvary Hills Baptist Church. Our mission is to boldly proclaim Christ and represent Him in this world. This podcast is intended to be one additional way of equipping the church for the work of ministry. Visit us online at calvaryhillsbaptist.org or join us in person at 11:00am Central.
In this somewhat obscure but important story, we find a foundational and instructive passage on how God's people should interact with others. God desires for his people to live at peace, as best as they can, with all. We should pursue peace, restore peace, and promote ongoing peace all to the glory of God.
We see several threats to the covenant through the story of Abraham. Here in chapter 20 we find another, similar threat. Abraham decides again to pass his wife off as his sister to a foreign king. Instead of trusting God's provision, he operates out of fear and takes things into his own hands. This passage teaches us that the will of God is not frustrated by the schemes of men.
There is a call from Genesis 19, to God's people throughout history, to not love the world, for it is passing away. In and through this charge we come to see the depths of sin are great, the allure of sin is powerful, and the effects of sin are real. Christ's bride must put of sin and set her mind of heavenly things.
God is a God of justice and we know this by his word and his actions. He is just, right, and good in all that his sovereign hand does. As his people, we are to know his justice and righteousness and champion them in this world.
God redeems a people for himself, a people he desires to fellowship with, by the impossible. Is anything too hard for God? The answer according to the text is emphatically no! Only when it is humanly impossible will Isaac come onto the scene. Then and only then can we know that the covenant promise did not come about by human effort but was of God.
In a passage where God makes it clear who the covenant is between, what the covenant is about, and how the covenant will work, we are reminded of our need for faith and repentance.
In this unique part of Abram's story, we come to know that God sees and hears us in our affliction. There are consequences for not submitting to God's ways and there is waiting when submitting to God's ways.
Amid fear, the Lord guarantees his promises will be fulfilled. Although fear is something we all face, this passage reminds us that faith exceeds fear, God's word opposes fear, and God's promises triumph over fear.
The theme "the battle belongs to the Lord" serves to remind God's people that he is sovereign and they must trust him. In the spiritual war we find ourselves in as the church, the text reminds us to flee from sin, champion righteousness in the land, and give God the glory in victory.
Jesus uses a simple illustration of a fig tree to relate to our Christian walk. In your daily Christian walk, are you just showing off or do you produce fruit that blesses others?
Amid strife and uncertainty, God establishes those who put their faith in him. As we consider Abram and his nephew Lot in Genesis 13, we see the difference between walking by faith and walking by sight. We are also reminded of the blessing of the promise that is given to all sons and daughters of Abram by faith.
The covenant promises of God are central to the grand narrative of redemption. As the mystery of the covenants is revealed more and more, we begin to understand God's relation with his covenant people more and more as well. The call upon God's covenant people is a call to trust and obey.
Worship is the primary way in which we are to point our children to Christ. If this is true, we must think well about how we worship as families in the home and in the church. Let's consider the importance of family worship and the implications it has for the church.
At the end of Paul's second letter to the church in Thessalonica, he looks to encourage them with a reminder that the Lord is faithful to establish and guard his people.
Humans are fascinated with the idea of impending doom. Whether it be a zombie apocalypse or some sort of foreign creature, the thought of how things might come to an end draws our attention. For the believer, we do not have to question what the end will hold. Although we do not know the time or season, we know it is coming in the sovereign will of God. Our hope is in the fact that when the end comes, and it will come, those who love the truth will be saved. Join us as we consider the reality of the man of lawlessness and how this impacts our lives today as believers.
God's justice gives hope to the church. While the idea of judgement tends to be negative, the judgement of God proves to be something positive for the church. The justness of God's justice is proven by persecution, the reward of God's justice is universal, and the coming of God's justice encourages faithfulness.
Paul ends his first letter to the church in Thessalonica with a charge and a blessing. He charges them to support their pastors, show patience to people, and stand firm through suffering. They are to do this through the lens of the truth that God will surely bring to completion what he has begun in his people. Christ will grow his church more and more.
From creation to restoration, God's purposefulness over all of life, creation, and time brings comfort to the believer, especially when it comes to the end. There is comfort for the believer to find in the certain coming of Christ. As we wait, Paul tells us to keep awake, be sober, and to encourage and build up one another.
The goal of the Christian life is to look more and more like Jesus with a view of His certain return. In this sermon we will look at Paul's charge for the church in Thessalonica to grow in holiness and love with a view of Christ return.
There are many relationships and unique bonds that we share in this life but the joyous bond of Christian fellowship far surpasses all other worldly bonds. We share in a Christ centered affection, longing to grow together, and suffering.
God is sovereign over the nations. This truth is crucial to our understanding of God, who He is, and how He operates in relation to image bearers. He is the one true God and will accomplish His will among the nations. The nations are crucial to the story of redemption and we as the church are tasked with bringing God's kingdom among the nations. May we be people who pray, give, and go for the glory of God among the nations.
God works in and through His covenant promises to bring about the redemption and restoration of a broken world. Every aspect of our existence is according to God's grace which is revealed by His covenants with fallen man. This truth is crucial to how we understand the entire story of the Bible and to how we live in every area of our lives.
Is it possible to live for Christ in wicked days? Should Christians even consider living differently from the world? In this portion of the flood narrative we will see the even in seasons of God's judgement, God's servant lives a life of worship and obedience to God. Not only is it possible to live for God in wicked days, it is expected of the people of God.
In our passage we learn where sin increases, God's grace abounds all the more. We see the wickedness of men, God's brokenness over sin, and His justice that is only pardoned by His grace. Do you know His grace.
In our text we see that God's plan of blessing for humanity, though frustrated by the fall, will be restored through the seed of the woman. We see the glorious goal of the genealogy of Christ, the coming of death, and a call to faith in Christ as we long to walk with God as His people in every moment of our lives.
In Genesis 4 we see a desire among some to honor the Lord in the midst of a jealous and prideful world. We are reminded to have a right attitude in our worship, to live in faith, to love our brother, to come to Christ, and to preserve a knowledge of the Lord.
Join us as we consider part 2 of the fall narrative and how the fall impacts our relationship with God, our relationships with each other, and our understanding of the mercy and justice of God.
In part one of the fall narrative we learn that rejecting the goodness of God, displayed at creation, leads to corruption. We are reminded to be good students of the Word, joyfully obey our Lord, and live in holiness.
In the second part of the creation narrative we see the goodness of God in the creation of man and woman. He is good in His purposes, His expectations, and His provision for them. We are reminded to submit to His ways alone in worship and obedience to the praise of His glory.
In Genesis 1:1-2:3 we see that there is one true living God who is at work in and through His creation and created everything according to His perfect wisdom and power. Consider with us how this impacts the way we study the Bible, walk through seasons of sorrow, and live lives of worship and obedience.
Join us as we begin a series through the book of Genesis. In this sermon we will consider why we study Genesis, how we study Genesis, and learn about a sovereign God who saves people in time and space.
In Acts 10 we see that God miraculously prepares the hearts of people from every nation to hear and believe the Gospel. This truth propels us to delight in and have an urgency in evangelism; delight in obedience to Christ and participating in what He is doing to draw people to Himself and urgency for those who are dying without Christ.
The story of Christmas is a story of providence; God intervening on behalf of sinful men by providing His only son as the perfect sacrifice. Join us as we look at the story of Christmas through the lens of a sovereign King who works all things together for the good of His people and His glory.
In Luke 1:57-66 we see that the work of God, in the lives of his people, is transformative. Transformation is certain for those who are in Christ. Listen as we consider the miraculous birth of John the Baptist and see how this story of transformation relates to our lives today.
This week we consider how in and through this fallen world, God is faithful. His faithfulness transcends all of life's circumstances, impacts how we live as His people, and sets our hope in heaven. The writer of Psalm 130 cries out from the depths of despair to a God who is merciful and faithful.
In Psalm 102, we are reminded of the fleeting nature of man and the eternal nature of God. When our thoughts and affections linger on the flesh, we will find ourselves overwhelmed by the anxieties of the world. When we shift our attention to God Himself, we find hope. Where do your thoughts and affections rest? On the created or the creator?
In Psalm 51 we see a great example of zeal for righteousness in the life of David, a zeal we all should strive for in every aspect of the Christian life. We are also reminded of our sin and our inability to create a clean heart in and of ourselves. There is a better David, a better sacrifice we must look to in order to be made clean. Who is that better David? It is Christ.
Listen as Pastor Nathan Clardy shares from Psalm 38. He shares God's view of sin and judgement, David's recognition of his sin and repentance, and the world's embracing of unrighteousness. When we talk about sin and the world's depravity, we are then able to point others to Jesus.
Listen as Pastor Nathan Clardy shares from Psalm 32. He explains how genuine confession leads to being blessed. Blessed being defined as happiness sustained in God's Promises, not the world's standards.
Listen as Pastor Nathan Clardy shares how we are broken and need deliverance. Thankfully, we know God heals, delivers, hears, and answers our prayers. However, we need to be honest and bold, submit to God, and confess our sins to God daily through our prayers.
Listen and Pastor Nathan Clardy shares from Ephesians 2. He explains how Unity starts when we remember who we were and then remember whose we are as believers. Only through the Gospel will we be united as the church.
Listen as Pastor Nathan Clardy shares from Galatians 6 on how we should strive in fellowship with our fellow brothers and sisters. Continually encouraging and supporting each other through life's pitfalls.
Listen as Pastor Nathan Clardy shares from 1 Corinthians 1, the importance of Boasting in the Lord. He shares how we will be Divided when serving the church selfishly, but United when serving the church selflessly.
Listen as Pastor Nathan Clardy shares from Psalm 127.
A practical application of how to grow God's church...
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SUBMIT to Scripture alone
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Be a people of PRAYER
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Be UNIFIED under the Gospel
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GO about the business of killing sin
Listen as Frank Jackson preaches on Acts 2.1-4 explaining what is meant by being together, together and how we need to apply this passage in our Christian walk among the body of Christ followers.
Listen as Frank Jackson shares how the triumphant Lord Jesus sends us forth into a dark and desperate world to proclaim and model His presence. Our witness should be one that leads to repentance and belief in the Gospel and the Kingdom of God.
Listen as Dr. Keith Manry shares when we should pray from James 5. James writes to remind us to pray in times of Trouble, times of Happiness, and times of Sickness.
Listen as Pastor Nathan Clardy shares how scripture is God breathed and profitable for all of life and godliness, from 2 Timothy 3.16 - 4.5
Listen as Dr. Keith Manry preaches from James 4 about the importance of laying up Heavenly Treasures and not storing Earthly Treasures.
Listen as Dr. Keith Manry describes the tale of 3 wars, and how Peace with God leads to Peace with others.
Dr. Keith Manry continues his series in James. Listen as he explains the two kinds of Wisdom as described by James.
Dr Keith Manry is preaching through the book of James. Listen as he shares how our Words always Reveal the Condition of our Heart.
Listen as Dr. Keith Manry begins a new series in the book of James. Message one is entitled, "A Faith That Perseveres."
Listen as Eric Shields provides a message from Daniel 3. He shares how Christians should put their Faith into action during times of persecution.
Listen to Dr. Keith Manry deliver the final message in our series The Letters of Revelation. This message focuses on the church in Laodicia and their lukewarm zeal for God.
Dr. Keith Manry shares Christ's character, Christ's Commendations, and Christ's Counsel to a Faithful Church in Philadelphia
Listen as Dr. Keith Manry continues with the letters to the churches in Revelation. This week he preaches on the letter for the church at Sardis.
Interim Preacher Keith Manry continues looking at the 7 Churches in the book of Revelation. Listen as he preaches on the deadly dangers of compromising our beliefs and values in order to be more accepting to society and culture.
Listen as Interim Preacher Keith Manry exhorts believers to remain faithful, even unto death for Christ, in this second sermon in the series, "Letters of Revelation."
Listen as Interim Preacher Keith Manry unpacks the first letter written to the 7 churches in this new series, entitled, "The Letters of Revelation."
Today at Calvary Hills Baptist Church we continue our series, "The Cross Speaks." Listen to Preacher Keith Manry as he unpacks Jesus' final words from the cross, "It. Is. Finished."
Join us as our interim preacher, Keith Manry, unpacks the last words of Jesus in our Cross Speaks Series. This week, Keith preaches on these words, found in John 19, "I thirst."
As we continue in our current series, "The Cross Speaks," listen to Eric Shields as he unpacks two different responses in the face of death.
What is the Churches role in the great commission? Is it just to fund missionaries or is it something more? Dr. Keith unpacks this for us in today's sermon: The Great Commission.
Preached by Keith Manry on 3-6-22.
In Pastor Jared's final message to CHBC, he highlights what to look for in the next senior pastor.
Ted Wilson preaches Mark 16 in the conclusion of the "walking with Jesus" series in Mark.
This Sunday's message was a unique emphasis. Pastor John MacArthur invited pastors to "take a stand on biblical sexual morality" on January 16 2022, and Pastor Jared accepted the invitation. The context was the passing of Bill C4 in Canada. See the full bill here:
https://www.parl.ca/DocumentViewer/en/44-1/bill/C-4/royal-assent
This off-script is an encouragement to reject all those who set a date for the return of Christ, considering that Scripture clearly states that no one knows the day.
In this episode, Pastor Jared examines an often misinterpreted passage from Proverbs 29:18 and seeks to provide clarity.
This resource was very helpful
https://www.gotquestions.org/without-vision-people-perish.html
The message for Christmas Eve Service 2021. Originally preached on Dec. 24 2021 by Jared Kress.
Originally preached on Dec. 19 2021 during the Christmas season. This text explores Simeon meeting the baby Jesus in the Temple.
This message was preached on Dec 12 2021 in support of the Christmas season, not in a particular series.
This sermon is from the Mark series, originally preached on Sunday Dec. 5 by Keith Manry.
In this episode of Off Script, Pastor Jared discusses the current trend of separating our thought life from our actions.
This message is part of the Mark series, originally preached on Nov. 28 by guest preacher Ted Wilson.
This message explores the story of the Rich Young Ruler from Mark's gospel. Originally preached on Nov. 21 2021
This message explores the transfiguration of Jesus. Originally preached on Nov. 14 2021.
In this episode of Off Script, Pastor Jared discusses the fact that bloggers often change their opinions after telling you what to do.
Part of the Mark series, this message looks at the confession of Peter as well as the rebuke of Jesus. Originally preached on Nov. 7 2021.
From the series in Mark, this message explores an accusation by the Pharisees that Jesus did not properly adhere to "traditions of the elders."
This sermon is part of the Mark series and explores the narrative of the death of John the Baptist.
This episode explores the leadership failure of Rehoboam in 1 Kings 12 as he sought counsel from only the young men of Israel, ultimately splitting the kingdom.
Part of the Mark series. This sermon explores Jesus' encounter with the man possessed by many demons on the shores of the Gerasene Gentile country in Mark 5.
In this episode, pastor Jared thinks through a metaphor for church operation and culture: college and professional sports.
In this message, pastor Jared preaches the calming of the storm by Jesus on the Sea of Galilee from Mark's gospel.
In this third message of the series in Mark, pastor Jared preaches on the unpardonable sin text.
This episode is taken from previously recorded material from August 2020, originally in a user-submitted series called "Ask Anything." A college aged student asked "is anything about Calvinism true?"
Part of the Mark: Walking with Jesus series. This sermon explores the story where Jesus heals the paralytic lowered through the roof, and then discusses the authority to forgive sin with the Scribes.
Pastor Jared gives his personal 5-fold filter to help think through engagement in the public sphere and social media. This was originally recorded in the summer of 2020 in the Ask Anything series.
This message, preached on Sep. 12 2021 was to commemorate Fall Kickoff, the 40th anniversary of gathered worship of CHBC, and also to function as a "state of the church" address. Preached by pastor Jared Kress.
The series conclusion of Amos: Remaining Faithful in Prosperity. Preached on Sep. 5 2021.
In this episode of Off Script, Pastor Jared explains the constant feeling that Christians feel today - an inability to cope with knowing so much information in this world with so little ability to do anything about it. Look at Psalm 139 for an encouragement today that God is omniscient, omnipresent, and we are not made to be.
In this episode of Off Script, Pastor Jared sits down with Steve Cable to discuss newly released survey data from Probe Ministries: Religious Views and Practices 2020. Steve is the vice president of Probe Ministries, and is presenting these statistics and analysis as a tool to help strengthen the local church.
For a link to the survey data: https://probe.org/introducing-probes-new-survey-religious-views-and-practices-2020
Part of the series in the prophet Amos, this message explores themes of suffering, repentance, and preparing to meet God. Originally preached on Aug. 16 2021.
Pastor Jared discusses the phrase "believe for" and its increasing usage in Christian vocabulary.
Part of the Amos series, this message explores Amos 3:1 through 4:5. Pastor Jared preaching. Originally preached on 8/8/21.
In this episode of Off Script, Pastor Jared explains why Lord of the Rings touches the souls of Christian men.
Part of the series, Amos: Remaining Faithful in Prosperity. Pastor Jared preaches the judgment oracles against Israel and the surrounding nations.
This is the introductory message in the "Amos: Remaining Faithful in Prosperity" series. This message explores Amos 1:1 and Amos 7:10-17. Originally preached on July 25 2021.
Concluding the Church Alive series, Air Force Chaplain Keith Manry preaches on the Armor of God from Ephesians 6.
Part of the Church Alive series, Air Force Chaplain Ted Wilson preaches from Ephesians 5:22-6:9.
Join Pastor Jared for another episode of "Off Script." This episode deals with anxiety and depression.
This episode is recycled content from the Ask Anything Summer series of 2020. This question had to do with the SBC's stance, and the biblical stance on alcohol.
In this episode of "off script," Pastor Jared looks at Vision 2025 as presented by Dr. Ronnie Floyd from the SBC Annual Meeting 2021.
This Sunday featured guest preacher, John Stroup, of Freeway Ministries in Springfield Missouri. Message originally preached at Calvary Hills Baptist Church on June 27, 2021.
Listen to Pastor Jared speaking "off script" about current issues and seeking to think critically while equipping the church for ministry. This is episode 8, exploring two real world scenarios while applying Scripture.
Part of the Church Alive series in Ephesians. Originally preached on June 20, 2021 which was also Father's Day.
The abolitionist position in the abortion discussion has been gaining traction in recent years, and even made a run at a SBC resolution in 2021 at the Annual Meeting. What is it? How does it differ from "pro life" perspectives and goals? This is a simple introduction, and likely first exposure to abolitionist abortion views.
Part of the Church Alive series in Ephesians. Originally preached on June 13th 2021 by Pastor Jared Kress
Part of the "church alive" series in the book of Ephesians. Originally preached on 5/23/21.
Off Script is a time for pastor Jared to address current events and relevant topics from a biblical worldview.
Pastor Jared discussing the continued trend of churches that typically only allow male pastors on staff allowing for women preaching on Mother's Day, as well as the rise of husband/wife co-pastor teams.
Off-Script is a stream of the podcast wherein Pastor Jared speaks off-the-cuff without his traditional sermon manuscript.
In this "Off Script" episode, Pastor Jared encourages believers to recover the biblical definition of a miracle, and employ the use of "God's providence" when appropriate.
Part of the "Church Alive" series in Ephesians. This message originally preached on 4/25/21.
Should we ever name the names of those teaching questionable or harmful doctrines to the church? Are we on solid footing, biblically, to deal clearly and openly with false teachers?
Part of the Church Alive series. Featuring CHBC deacon Eric Shields. Originally preached on April 18, 2021.
Part of the Sufficient series in Colossians. This message explores the church's relationship to those outside the faith. Originally preached on 8/26/19.
Part of the Church Alive series. This is the series introduction to a study of Ephesians. Originally preached on 4/11/21.
Part of the Story of Redemption series, the 7th and concluding message. This is also the Easter 2021 message, preached from Luke 24 on the road to Emmaus. Originally preached on 4/4/21.
The sixth message in the "Story of Redemption series. This message explores the arrival and death of Christ as it pertains the the Biblical narrative. Originally preached in 3/28/21.
Part of the "Sufficient" sermon series. This message explores family relationship themes. Originally preached on 8/18/19.
Part of the "Story of Redemption" series. This is the fifth message in the series, looking at the prophesied New Covenant. Originally preached on 3/21/21.
Part of the "Sufficient" series in Colossians. This text examines three questions to diagnose whether we are living the new life in Christ. Originally preached on 8/12/19.
Part of the "Story of Redemption" series. This is the story of David and Goliath from 1 Samuel 17. Originally preached on 3/14/21.
Part of the "Sufficient" sermon series in the book of Colossians. This message explores the new life afforded to us in Christ as we set our minds on things "above." Originally preached on 8/4/19.
This is the third message in the Story of Redemption. Preached by Pastor Jared Kress on 3/7/21.This message explores the Day of Atonement in context of Leviticus 16, and then seeks to apply Christ's fulfillment of it all.
Part of the "Sufficient" series. This message from Pastor Jared explores the themes of man made religion as insufficient when compared to Christ. Originally preached on July 28, 2019.
Part of the "Story of Redemption" series. This is the 2nd message in the series which explores Abram and Faith. Originally preached on Feb. 28 2021
From the "Sufficient" series. This message explores the themes of encouragement as integral to the Christian life. Originally preached on July 23, 2019.
Part of the "Story of Redemption" series. This is the first message in this series, exploring the fall of mankind into sin, yet with the grace of God clearly given. Originally preached on Feb. 21 2021
This is the first episode of "Off Script," an outlet for Pastor Jared to apply God's Word and the Christian worldview to various topics for your edification. This episode explores an article from the Christian Post regarding pastor Max Lucado and a controversy surrounding homosexuality.
Link from the Christian Post: https://www.christianpost.com/news/max-lucado-apologizes-for-past-sermon-on-homosexuality.html
Part of the "Counter Cultural" series. This message concludes the series, taking a look at Moses' decision to accept the reproach of Christ rather than the treasures of Egypt. Originally preached on Feb. 14 2021.
Pastor Jared interviews Gene Ryder, a founding/charter member of Calvary Hills Baptist Church. This interview is intended to shed a little bit of light on the earliest history of CHBC and its founding (circa 1981-1987). Gene and his wife Mary were instrumental in the beginnings of CHBC, and the first meeting took place inside their home in the Oak Creek neighborhood. Gene is still a member of CHBC today and has been an active deacon in the church since its founding.
Part of the "Sufficient" series. This message examines the preeminence of Christ over creation, the church, the future, as well as His worthiness of our worship. Originally preached on July 7, 2019.
Part of the "Counter Cultural" series. This messages explores six areas of modern culture where we can be easily be mastered without godly self-control. Originally preached on Feb. 7 2021
Part of the "Sufficient" series. This is a re-reading of a manuscript. This message explores the relationship between knowing and doing the will of God. Originally preached on June 30, 2019.
This is from the "Counter Cultural" series. This message explores the themes of manhood & womanhood, marriage, and children through a biblical lens. Originally preached on Jan 31, 2021.
Part of the "Sufficient" series. A re-reading of a sermon manuscript. This is the introductory message for our study of the book of Colossians. Originally preached on June 23, 2019.
Part of the "Counter Cultural" series. This message explores the inadequacies of "cancel culture" in our modern society while showing the biblical picture of David's reconciliation to God. Originally preached on Jan. 24, 2021.
The following message is a re-reading of a sermon manuscript, originally preached on June 2, 2019. This message is about God's heart for international missions and the nations of the world.
The following message is a re-reading of a sermon manuscript which was originally preached by Pastor Jared on May 19, 2019.
Part of the "Elijah" series. This message explores the story of Naboth being treated unjustly and the justice of God which prevailed. Originally preached on May 24, 2020.
Part of the "Elijah" series. This message explores the moment when Elijah selects Elisha as a prophetic successor. Originally preached on May 17, 2020.
Part of the "Elijah" Series. This message explores the sadness of Elijah following his highest moment. Originally preached on May 10, 2020 on Mother's Day.
Part of the "Elijah" Series. This message explores the moment when the drought of Israel is lifted and rain finally falls. Originally preached on May 3, 2020.