May I Have Your Attention, Please?
May 15, 2022 • Dr. Nicholas Leadbeater • Exodus 3, Matthew 28:19
In this message we will look at Moses encounter with God as depicted in Exodus Chapter 3. When God is about to rescue his people, whether it's this story or any of the other stories in the scriptures what we find is that God always begins by showing up in a unique way. Moses hears from God in a burning bush. God tells him to leave where he has been hiding and return to Egypt to rescue the Israelites. Moses comes up with excuses as to why he can't do it, but God has answers - He says that He will be with Moses throughout, and that He is all powerful so Moses should not worry. We will see parallels between Moses' story and ours. We don't have a burning bush, but we have something even better; the Holy Spirit dwelling in us. God will call us to be audacious, but we must not be like Moses and come up with excuses. If we do, we will miss out on what God has in store for us. Instead, if we heed God's call, not only will our lives be transformed, but also those around us.
Investing in the Church
February 13, 2022 • Bill LaMorey • Matthew 16:16–20
What is Calvary going to be about in 2022? Pastor Bill continues from last week’s message about "Investing in Jesus" to consider "Investing in Church" and what it really means to be a part of a church and how that impacts you, the church, the community and the world at large.
Four-Letter Word
November 28, 2021 • Dr. Nicholas Leadbeater • John 1:14, Matthew 28:20, Revelation 21:3–4, Matthew 1:24, John 1:1
In the holiday season we can become preoccupied by what we can do for people. By looking at the overarching story of the Bible, we will discover that there is another small word that is actually more powerful than “for.” God the Father does it, Jesus models it, the Holy Spirit is it, we are recipients of it, and it has the power to transform our relationships with one another.
The Pursuit of Happiness
August 15, 2021 • Bill LaMorey • Matthew 5:10–12
How can we experience happiness even in hard times? When suffering and persecution are part of our lives, what can we pursue instead of happiness that will make us truly happy? Hear what Jesus has to say about this in the confusion of our Truly Happy series.
The Heart of the Matter
August 1, 2021 • Dr. Nicholas Leadbeater • Matthew 5:8
In this message, we look at the 6th of the Beatitudes - Blessed are the pure in heart, for they will see God. We discover that being pure in heart means bringing our real self to God, not a mask, and that we need to honor God in our life. The reward of being pure in heart is that we will see God both now and in the life to come. Practical steps to becoming pure in heart are firstly admitting our need, then asking for God's help, and being willing to embrace continuous change.
Cultivating a Kingdom Appetite
July 18, 2021 • Crystal Hall • Matthew 5:6, John 4:1–26
In today's Beatitude, Jesus tells us we can find ultimate satisfaction in HIM. Yet, we often find ourselves looking elsewhere in search of it. How do we stop chasing things of this world, and instead learn to experience true fulfillment and happiness in Christ? Join us as we examine our appetites by studying Matthew 5:6!