A message from the series “Guest Speakers.” An Overseer of God’s church is one of the most beautiful callings that God can give. Yet it is also weighty. The elder is responsible For taking care of God’s bride.
A message from the series “Pastor John.” The church at Corinth was a divided church. Each one had gifts intended to build up the body. But their God-given gifts were being co-opted by Satan, to cause division. Inspired by the Holy Spirit, Paul reminded them and us, there is a most excellent way for us to work together as the body of Christ.
A message from the series “Pastor John.” How do you think God has gifted you to have a spiritual impact on people? How have you been affected by the spiritual gifts of some of your friends at Calvary? Have people talked to you about specific spiritual gifts they think the Holy Spirit has given you?
A message from the series “Pastor John.” It is God’s desire to make Himself known through us. Our bodies are made up of many interdependent parts. It’s a delight to see them all working well together. And so it is with the local church. He designed it to work together to make Him known.
A message from the series “Missionary Speakers.” From Genesis to Revelation God is in control.
A message from the series “Missionary Speakers.” Dr. Ortner presents evidence that the Bible is God’s Word
A message from the series “Pastor John.” What are you doing to grow in your understanding and appreciation of spiritual gifts?
A message from the series “Pastor John.” President John F. Kennedy challenged America in his Presidential Inaugural Address, “Ask not what your country can do for you. Ask what you can do for your country.” Since those days we’ve become a nation of demanders, demonstrators, and takers.
A message from the series “Pastor John.” What do you appreciate about our church? What are our assets? What are our liabilities? What about our potential; what will it take for us to tap that potential? The early church in Corinth was grousing about a lot of things. So we continue to ask God to help us understand what He’s up to among us.
A message from the series “Pastor John.” Hebrews 11 is referred to as the hall of fame of those who believed God. Their faith was evidenced by what they did regardless of the risk of suffering and death. It is followed by explicit encouragement to follow their examples; “run with perseverance the race marked out for us,” as we “fix our eyes on Jesus, the author and perfecter of our faith….” (Hebrews 12:1-3). But, the scriptures are also full of examples, warning us, “don’t go there.” Our study today of 1 Corinthians 10 reminds us of how we are to order our lives as followers of Christ. His challenge is clear, “whatever you do, do it all for the glory of God” (10:31).
