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A message from the series “Pastor Dennis.” Counterfeiting is a world-wide problem. Money, credit cards, works of art, and almost everything of value is passed off as genuine with the intent to deceive. This is also true of the most valuable commodity of all—a right relationship to the living, holy God with the promise of Heaven, which is incomparably priceless.

God’s Word continually calls for professed salvation to be tested for validity. Those who think they have it should carefully examine and test it to determine its validity. The results of being deceived by a counterfeit faith are an eternal tragedy.

A message from the series “Pastor John.” What do you do to display or share your favorite things? What does the expression, “the Lord is my salvation” (Isaiah 12:2) mean to you? What value do you place on your salvation in Christ alone and how do you know it is worth that much to you? Ask yourself, what would I give or give up, to help someone be saved? Ask yourself, what am I doing to exercise self-control so that others might turn to Christ and be saved?
Dear friends, I’m putting these questions on the front and back of these notes to get your attention and emphasize the importance of thoughtful dialogue with yourself and others. May we all see the importance of helping people come to Jesus and be saved.

A message from the series “Pastor John.” Paul wrote this letter that in principle is a guide as to how Christians in every generation should act in front of each other. You may be filled with knowledge, but it is love that builds up the church.

Your question: should we eat food already offered to idols?

A message from the series “Pastor Dennis.” James has been called a practical manual for Christian living in the context of exile, persecution, and temptation. Do we need such a manual today?
Being exiled from one’s home is a reality in war-torn countries but not yet in our country. Persecution on the basis of biblical beliefs is rare but does seem to be increasing. One may choose to hold their tongue when certain subjects come up.
James addressed the scattered Jewish Christians who were convinced that their Roman oppressors should be removed by force if necessary. His answer to them was to follow the example and teaching of Jesus.

A message from the series “Pastor John.” Mother’s Day 2022

A message from the series “Missionary Speakers.” What power does the Holy Spirit have in our church?

A message from the series “Pastor John.” How do you run from something that’s everywhere? I mean, where do you go to get away from it? You have to have opinions about the subject, and maybe a few questions as well. Parents all over the country have had enough from schools and schoolboards that tell them it’s none of their business. You would think that after thousands of years, we would understand all the issues related to love and marriage, men and women, the power of lust, infidelity, and what we say about it all to impressionable children. Ok, I’ll say it. We’re talking about SEX. It’s actually a critically important, spiritual subject. And we have to talk about it. God holds us all responsible for what we think and what we do about it. So, let’s just get started.

A message from the series “Pastor John.” Good Friday Service

A message from the series “Pastor John.” Why do you think Paul wrote so many paragraphs in his already long letter to the church at Corinth? Why should they believe him? He wasn’t one of the original witnesses of the resurrected Jesus, was he? And why do we keep resurrecting resurrection Sundays every year? What does all this have to do with us? From what God’s people have discovered in these paragraphs of God’s Holy Word, the resurrection is fundamental/foundational to our faith.

A message from the series “Palm to Easter.” Praise Symphony Orchestra performs at Calvary | El Calvario Ministries