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Watch our services live at https://www.calvaryccm.com/live Wednesdays at 6:30pm and Sundays at 9 & 11am. Sat, 12 Sep 2026 04:18:41 GMT Romans 12 calls believers to respond to the mercy of God by surrendering their whole lives to Him as living sacrifices. Rather than allowing the world to shape us, we are to be transformed from the inside out as God renews our minds, producing humility and a new understanding of ourselves. That transformed life expresses itself practically as each believer faithfully uses the gifts God has graciously given to serve the body of Christ. Romans 12 calls believers to respond to the mercy of God by surrendering their whole lives to Him as living sacrifices. Rather than allowing the world to shape us, we are to be transformed from the inside out as God renews our minds, producing humility and a new understanding of ourselves. That transformed life expresses itself practically as each believer faithfully uses the gifts God has graciously given to serve the body of Christ. The Book of Romans https://calvaryccm.blob.core.windows.net/mp3media/V20260909.mp3 3411 Wed, 09 Sep 2026 18:30:00 GMT false In this teaching from 1 Peter 1, Peter calls us to an alert and intentional faith where we choose obedience over feelings, living as holy children of a holy Father, and engaging the world as salt and light while remembering this is not our final home. This kind of life does not happen by accident; it happens on purpose. Everything it requires flows from this reality: We have been redeemed by the precious blood of Christ and born again through a seed that will never wither, fade, or pass away. In this teaching from 1 Peter 1, Peter calls us to an alert and intentional faith where we choose obedience over feelings, living as holy children of a holy Father, and engaging the world as salt and light while remembering this is not our final home. This kind of life does not happen by accident; it happens on purpose. Everything it requires flows from this reality: We have been redeemed by the precious blood of Christ and born again through a seed that will never wither, fade, or pass away. Faith in the Fire https://calvaryccm.blob.core.windows.net/mp3media/V20260906.mp3 3306 Sun, 06 Sep 2026 09:00:00 GMT false Romans 11:15–36 declares that God has not abandoned Israel, but remains faithful to His promises and purposes, including a future work of salvation among Israel. Gentile believers, having been graciously grafted into God’s blessings, must therefore reject spiritual pride, continue in faith, and marvel that both Jew and Gentile stand entirely upon the mercy of God. When Paul reaches the limits of human understanding concerning God’s redemptive plan, he does not end in speculation but in worship: “For of him, and through him, and to him, are all things: to whom be glory for ever. Amen.” Romans 11:15–36 declares that God has not abandoned Israel, but remains faithful to His promises and purposes, including a future work of salvation among Israel. Gentile believers, having been graciously grafted into God’s blessings, must therefore reject spiritual pride, continue in faith, and marvel that both Jew and Gentile stand entirely upon the mercy of God. When Paul reaches the limits of human understanding concerning God’s redemptive plan, he does not end in speculation but in worship: “For of him, and through him, and to him, are all things: to whom be glory for ever. Amen.” The Book of Romans https://calvaryccm.blob.core.windows.net/mp3media/V20260902.mp3 3114 Wed, 02 Sep 2026 18:30:00 GMT false Join us this weekend as we begin our new series in 1 Peter — Faith in the Fire. Peter was writing to believers who were being scattered, slandered, and brutally persecuted for their faith. His response to their suffering was not a survival strategy but a declaration of identity. Before addressing what they were walking through, he established who they were — chosen, sanctified, covered by Christ's blood, and heirs of an inheritance no fire can touch. We will discover together that until we are anchored in who we are in Christ rather than what we are walking through in the world our souls will never be truly settled. Join us this weekend as we begin our new series in 1 Peter — Faith in the Fire. Peter was writing to believers who were being scattered, slandered, and brutally persecuted for their faith. His response to their suffering was not a survival strategy but a declaration of identity. Before addressing what they were walking through, he established who they were — chosen, sanctified, covered by Christ's blood, and heirs of an inheritance no fire can touch. We will discover together that until we are anchored in who we are in Christ rather than what we are walking through in the world our souls will never be truly settled. Faith in the Fire https://calvaryccm.blob.core.windows.net/mp3media/V20260830.mp3 3194 Sun, 30 Aug 2026 09:00:00 GMT false Romans 11:1–14 declares that God has not rejected Israel: Paul himself and the Jewish remnant demonstrate that God's saving work continues, entirely on the basis of grace rather than works. Israel's present unbelief is real and serious, but it is neither total nor final; God has even used Israel's stumbling to bring salvation to the Gentiles while continuing His purposes for Israel. Therefore, God's people should trust His faithfulness, rest in His grace, respond to His truth, and live such Christ-filled lives that others become spiritually thirsty for what they see in us. Romans 11:1–14 declares that God has not rejected Israel: Paul himself and the Jewish remnant demonstrate that God's saving work continues, entirely on the basis of grace rather than works. Israel's present unbelief is real and serious, but it is neither total nor final; God has even used Israel's stumbling to bring salvation to the Gentiles while continuing His purposes for Israel. Therefore, God's people should trust His faithfulness, rest in His grace, respond to His truth, and live such Christ-filled lives that others become spiritually thirsty for what they see in us. The Book of Romans https://calvaryccm.blob.core.windows.net/mp3media/V20260826.mp3 2982 Wed, 26 Aug 2026 18:30:00 GMT false In James 5, we are encouraged to walk in integrity by letting our yes be yes and our no be no. As we talk about prayer and healing, we learn that being right with God spiritually takes priority over our physical needs. We will also learn that unconfessed sin is a weight the soul was never designed to carry — a truth both Scripture and modern science powerfully confirm. Last, the greatest response to someone who has wandered from the faith is not questioning whether they were saved or not but being willing to pray for and pursue them while trusting God with the results. In James 5, we are encouraged to walk in integrity by letting our yes be yes and our no be no. As we talk about prayer and healing, we learn that being right with God spiritually takes priority over our physical needs. We will also learn that unconfessed sin is a weight the soul was never designed to carry — a truth both Scripture and modern science powerfully confirm. Last, the greatest response to someone who has wandered from the faith is not questioning whether they were saved or not but being willing to pray for and pursue them while trusting God with the results. Real Faith for Real Life https://calvaryccm.blob.core.windows.net/mp3media/V20260816.mp3 3024 Sun, 16 Aug 2026 09:00:00 GMT false Romans 10:9–21 teaches that salvation is a free gift received through faith in Jesus Christ, not something earned through works or religious effort, and that this offer is available to everyone. The Great Commission calls every believer—not just pastors or missionaries—to share the Gospel through both their words and their lives, trusting the Holy Spirit to provide opportunities. Paul also reminds us not to prejudge who will respond, because while many Israelites rejected Jesus, Gentiles believed, fulfilling Old Testament prophecy and demonstrating God’s desire for all people to hear and receive the Good News. Romans 10:9–21 teaches that salvation is a free gift received through faith in Jesus Christ, not something earned through works or religious effort, and that this offer is available to everyone. The Great Commission calls every believer—not just pastors or missionaries—to share the Gospel through both their words and their lives, trusting the Holy Spirit to provide opportunities. Paul also reminds us not to prejudge who will respond, because while many Israelites rejected Jesus, Gentiles believed, fulfilling Old Testament prophecy and demonstrating God’s desire for all people to hear and receive the Good News. The Book of Romans https://calvaryccm.blob.core.windows.net/mp3media/V20260812.mp3 2205 Wed, 12 Aug 2026 18:30:00 GMT false In Vindication or Condemnation?, we examine James 5 and discover that injustice always reaches the ears of the Lord — and those who exploit the vulnerable while ignoring God are fattening themselves for a condemnation they cannot escape. But for those patiently trusting God through injustice and suffering — like the farmer, the prophets, and Job — the greatest news awaits: because of Christ's death and resurrection, the condemnation we all deserve has been removed and replaced with the vindication only Jesus could provide. In Vindication or Condemnation?, we examine James 5 and discover that injustice always reaches the ears of the Lord — and those who exploit the vulnerable while ignoring God are fattening themselves for a condemnation they cannot escape. But for those patiently trusting God through injustice and suffering — like the farmer, the prophets, and Job — the greatest news awaits: because of Christ's death and resurrection, the condemnation we all deserve has been removed and replaced with the vindication only Jesus could provide. Real Faith for Real Life https://calvaryccm.blob.core.windows.net/mp3media/V20260809.mp3 3117 Sun, 09 Aug 2026 09:00:00 GMT false Paul shows that God's promises to Israel have not failed because throughout Israel's history God has always preserved a believing remnant while extending His mercy according to His sovereign plan. Israel's greatest failure was not a lack of religious zeal but seeking righteousness through works instead of receiving God's righteousness by faith in Christ. Salvation is available to everyone who believes in the risen Lord Jesus, confessing Him openly as Lord and trusting Him with the heart. Paul shows that God's promises to Israel have not failed because throughout Israel's history God has always preserved a believing remnant while extending His mercy according to His sovereign plan. Israel's greatest failure was not a lack of religious zeal but seeking righteousness through works instead of receiving God's righteousness by faith in Christ. Salvation is available to everyone who believes in the risen Lord Jesus, confessing Him openly as Lord and trusting Him with the heart. The Book of Romans https://calvaryccm.blob.core.windows.net/mp3media/V20260805.mp3 3229 Wed, 05 Aug 2026 18:30:00 GMT false In this teaching from James 4, we discover that slander, arrogant planning, and the modern idea of manifesting all share the same root problem — climbing into God's seat and claiming an authority that belongs to Him alone. The cure is humble surrender — bringing every request to God's feet, trusting His sovereignty, and choosing obedience over defiance. In this teaching from James 4, we discover that slander, arrogant planning, and the modern idea of manifesting all share the same root problem — climbing into God's seat and claiming an authority that belongs to Him alone. The cure is humble surrender — bringing every request to God's feet, trusting His sovereignty, and choosing obedience over defiance. Real Faith for Real Life https://calvaryccm.blob.core.windows.net/mp3media/V20260802.mp3 3568 Sun, 02 Aug 2026 09:00:00 GMT false The Book of Romans https://calvaryccm.blob.core.windows.net/mp3media/V20260729.mp3 2531 Wed, 29 Jul 2026 18:30:00 GMT false In James 4, we discover that the conflicts and divisions in our relationships are rooted in the unchecked desires battling within our own hearts. These desires, when left unchecked, lead to destruction. James challenges us to examine not just what we ask God for, but why we are asking We learn that selfish motives behind our prayers block God's answers and reveal a heart not yet surrendered to Him. The cure is humility, submitting ourselves to God, resisting the enemy, and letting Him search and align our hearts with His so that His grace can do what our willpower never could. In James 4, we discover that the conflicts and divisions in our relationships are rooted in the unchecked desires battling within our own hearts. These desires, when left unchecked, lead to destruction. James challenges us to examine not just what we ask God for, but why we are asking We learn that selfish motives behind our prayers block God's answers and reveal a heart not yet surrendered to Him. The cure is humility, submitting ourselves to God, resisting the enemy, and letting Him search and align our hearts with His so that His grace can do what our willpower never could. Real Faith for Real Life https://calvaryccm.blob.core.windows.net/mp3media/V20260726.mp3 3514 Sun, 26 Jul 2026 09:00:00 GMT false The Book of Romans https://calvaryccm.blob.core.windows.net/mp3media/V20260722.mp3 2477 Wed, 22 Jul 2026 18:30:00 GMT false This week, we transition from what we say to how we live. James speaks of two kinds of wisdom that will inevitably impact the steps that we take. Will we live according to wisdom from above or settle for the wisdom of the world? This week, we transition from what we say to how we live. James speaks of two kinds of wisdom that will inevitably impact the steps that we take. Will we live according to wisdom from above or settle for the wisdom of the world? Real Faith for Real Life https://calvaryccm.blob.core.windows.net/mp3media/V20260719.mp3 3120 Sun, 19 Jul 2026 09:00:00 GMT false In this teaching from James 3, we discover that our words are far more powerful than we realize. The tongue reveals the condition of our hearts, shapes the direction of our lives, and has the power to bring either life or destruction. Through the Holy Spirit, God transforms our hearts so our speech increasingly reflects Christ. In this teaching from James 3, we discover that our words are far more powerful than we realize. The tongue reveals the condition of our hearts, shapes the direction of our lives, and has the power to bring either life or destruction. Through the Holy Spirit, God transforms our hearts so our speech increasingly reflects Christ. Real Faith for Real Life https://calvaryccm.blob.core.windows.net/mp3media/V20260712.mp3 3139 Sun, 12 Jul 2026 09:00:00 GMT false Romans 8:26–39 teaches that the Holy Spirit strengthens believers in their weakness, especially when they do not know how to pray. God sovereignly works every circumstance to accomplish His purpose of conforming His people to Christ, and He faithfully completes the salvation He began. Because God has given His Son for us, nothing in all creation can separate believers from His love, making them more than conquerors through Christ. Romans 8:26–39 teaches that the Holy Spirit strengthens believers in their weakness, especially when they do not know how to pray. God sovereignly works every circumstance to accomplish His purpose of conforming His people to Christ, and He faithfully completes the salvation He began. Because God has given His Son for us, nothing in all creation can separate believers from His love, making them more than conquerors through Christ. The Book of Romans https://calvaryccm.blob.core.windows.net/mp3media/V20260708.mp3 3008 Wed, 08 Jul 2026 18:30:00 GMT false Paul reminds believers that through the Holy Spirit we have become God's beloved children, enjoying both the assurance of our salvation and the privilege of calling God our Father. Although God's children still experience suffering in a fallen world, those present trials cannot compare with the eternal glory that awaits us. Both believers and creation eagerly anticipate the day when Christ returns, our bodies are redeemed, and God's restoration is fully revealed. Paul reminds believers that through the Holy Spirit we have become God's beloved children, enjoying both the assurance of our salvation and the privilege of calling God our Father. Although God's children still experience suffering in a fallen world, those present trials cannot compare with the eternal glory that awaits us. Both believers and creation eagerly anticipate the day when Christ returns, our bodies are redeemed, and God's restoration is fully revealed. The Book of Romans https://calvaryccm.blob.core.windows.net/mp3media/V20260701.mp3 3139 Wed, 01 Jul 2026 18:30:00 GMT false In Faith: Dead or Alive, we examine James 2:14–26 and confront two dangerous extremes that have always threatened the church — the belief that we must earn God's approval through our works, and the belief that faith requires nothing of us at all. Through the examples of Abraham and Rahab, James makes the case that genuine faith is never passive — real faith always produces action, and it's that action which proves our faith is truly alive. In Faith: Dead or Alive, we examine James 2:14–26 and confront two dangerous extremes that have always threatened the church — the belief that we must earn God's approval through our works, and the belief that faith requires nothing of us at all. Through the examples of Abraham and Rahab, James makes the case that genuine faith is never passive — real faith always produces action, and it's that action which proves our faith is truly alive. Real Faith for Real Life https://calvaryccm.blob.core.windows.net/mp3media/V20260628.mp3 2752 Sun, 28 Jun 2026 09:00:00 GMT false In this teaching from James 2, we discover that favoritism isn't just a social problem — it's a theological one, because it misrepresents the heart of a God who declares through the cross that every person is equally valuable and cost the same price. The church can either confirm the world's broken value system or boldly contradict it by living out the royal law — loving our neighbor as ourselves. In this teaching from James 2, we discover that favoritism isn't just a social problem — it's a theological one, because it misrepresents the heart of a God who declares through the cross that every person is equally valuable and cost the same price. The church can either confirm the world's broken value system or boldly contradict it by living out the royal law — loving our neighbor as ourselves. Real Faith for Real Life https://calvaryccm.blob.core.windows.net/mp3media/V20260621.mp3 2778 Sun, 21 Jun 2026 09:00:00 GMT false James teaches that God uses trials to mature believers, but temptations arise from sinful desires and must be rejected rather than excused. Because God is unchangingly good and has made us His children, we are called to receive His Word with humility and respond with obedience. Genuine faith is demonstrated through controlled speech, compassionate service, personal holiness, and a life that consistently does what God's Word says. James teaches that God uses trials to mature believers, but temptations arise from sinful desires and must be rejected rather than excused. Because God is unchangingly good and has made us His children, we are called to receive His Word with humility and respond with obedience. Genuine faith is demonstrated through controlled speech, compassionate service, personal holiness, and a life that consistently does what God's Word says. Real Faith for Real Life https://calvaryccm.blob.core.windows.net/mp3media/V20260614.mp3 3781 Sun, 14 Jun 2026 09:00:00 GMT false Romans 8 begins with the glorious declaration that there is no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus because Christ has fully satisfied God's justice on their behalf. What the law could never accomplish because of human weakness, God accomplished through the death of His Son and the life-giving power of the Holy Spirit. Therefore, believers are called to set their minds on the things of the Spirit, living from their new identity in Christ rather than being ruled by the flesh. Romans 8 begins with the glorious declaration that there is no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus because Christ has fully satisfied God's justice on their behalf. What the law could never accomplish because of human weakness, God accomplished through the death of His Son and the life-giving power of the Holy Spirit. Therefore, believers are called to set their minds on the things of the Spirit, living from their new identity in Christ rather than being ruled by the flesh. The Book of Romans https://calvaryccm.blob.core.windows.net/mp3media/V20260610.mp3 2761 Wed, 10 Jun 2026 18:30:00 GMT false Trials are a guarantee. Joy is a choice. In the first message of our James series, we explore what it actually looks like when real faith collides with real life. From perseverance to wisdom to God's upside-down Kingdom, James doesn't waste a word. Trials are a guarantee. Joy is a choice. In the first message of our James series, we explore what it actually looks like when real faith collides with real life. From perseverance to wisdom to God's upside-down Kingdom, James doesn't waste a word. Real Faith for Real Life https://calvaryccm.blob.core.windows.net/mp3media/V20260607.mp3 3264 Sun, 07 Jun 2026 09:00:00 GMT false Romans 7 reveals that God's Law is holy, righteous, and good, but it cannot make us righteous because sin uses the Law to expose the corruption already present within us. Even mature believers experience an ongoing conflict between their desire to obey God and the reality of indwelling sin, proving that human effort alone cannot produce holiness. The answer is not greater self-discipline or legalism, but looking outside ourselves to Jesus Christ, who alone delivers us from the power and misery of sin. Romans 7 reveals that God's Law is holy, righteous, and good, but it cannot make us righteous because sin uses the Law to expose the corruption already present within us. Even mature believers experience an ongoing conflict between their desire to obey God and the reality of indwelling sin, proving that human effort alone cannot produce holiness. The answer is not greater self-discipline or legalism, but looking outside ourselves to Jesus Christ, who alone delivers us from the power and misery of sin. The Book of Romans https://calvaryccm.blob.core.windows.net/mp3media/V20260603.mp3 2288 Wed, 03 Jun 2026 18:30:00 GMT false 2 Corinthians 13 urges believers to honestly examine their faith, not relying on outward actions or heritage but on a genuine relationship with Christ that produces ongoing transformation, love, and obedience. This teaching emphasizes that spiritual authority, correction, and unity within the church are designed to build us up in maturity, and that intentional self-examination based on God’s Word is essential for assurance of salvation and spiritual growth. 2 Corinthians 13 urges believers to honestly examine their faith, not relying on outward actions or heritage but on a genuine relationship with Christ that produces ongoing transformation, love, and obedience. This teaching emphasizes that spiritual authority, correction, and unity within the church are designed to build us up in maturity, and that intentional self-examination based on God’s Word is essential for assurance of salvation and spiritual growth. God's Strength in Our Weakness https://calvaryccm.blob.core.windows.net/mp3media/V20260531.mp3 3145 Sun, 31 May 2026 09:00:00 GMT false Romans 7:1–8 teaches that believers are no longer under the law as a means of righteousness because through Christ they have died to the law and now belong to Him. Paul explains that the law is not sinful; rather, it reveals sin and exposes the rebellion already present in the human heart. True spiritual fruit is not produced by striving to keep rules, but by abiding in Christ and living in the power of the Holy Spirit. Romans 7:1–8 teaches that believers are no longer under the law as a means of righteousness because through Christ they have died to the law and now belong to Him. Paul explains that the law is not sinful; rather, it reveals sin and exposes the rebellion already present in the human heart. True spiritual fruit is not produced by striving to keep rules, but by abiding in Christ and living in the power of the Holy Spirit. The Book of Romans https://calvaryccm.blob.core.windows.net/mp3media/V20260527.mp3 3600 Wed, 27 May 2026 18:30:00 GMT false In Love Without a Receipt, we explore Paul's selfless love for the Corinthian church — a love that gave everything and expected nothing in return, even when it went unappreciated. Through Paul's example we discover that mature love has two priorities: the glory of God and the good of the person, and that loving people well sometimes means offering correction they may not receive well in the moment. We also examine what true grace looks like — not a covering that enables us to stay comfortable in sin, but the power of God that empowers us to walk in real victory over it. In Love Without a Receipt, we explore Paul's selfless love for the Corinthian church — a love that gave everything and expected nothing in return, even when it went unappreciated. Through Paul's example we discover that mature love has two priorities: the glory of God and the good of the person, and that loving people well sometimes means offering correction they may not receive well in the moment. We also examine what true grace looks like — not a covering that enables us to stay comfortable in sin, but the power of God that empowers us to walk in real victory over it. God's Strength in Our Weakness https://calvaryccm.blob.core.windows.net/mp3media/V20260524.mp3 3416 Sun, 24 May 2026 09:00:00 GMT false This weekend, we're exploring one of the most encouraging truths in Scripture: that God's grace is always enough — even in our weakest moments. Through the lives of Abraham, Moses, and the Apostle Paul, we'll see how God doesn't just tolerate our weakness, but actually meets us there with His strength. We'd love for you to join us as we dig into what it truly means to trust God in every season of life. This weekend, we're exploring one of the most encouraging truths in Scripture: that God's grace is always enough — even in our weakest moments. Through the lives of Abraham, Moses, and the Apostle Paul, we'll see how God doesn't just tolerate our weakness, but actually meets us there with His strength. We'd love for you to join us as we dig into what it truly means to trust God in every season of life. God's Strength in Our Weakness https://calvaryccm.blob.core.windows.net/mp3media/V20260517.mp3 3587 Sun, 17 May 2026 09:00:00 GMT false