Calvary Church Sermon Archive

Explore the relational environments in which Jesus and those in the early Church made disciples, and what that looks like today.

Discussion Questions: Dan encouraged us to view this transitional time at Calvary as a "season of renewal and transformation" and an "opportunity to strengthen church health and ministry effectiveness." What part of that view resonates with you? Why? Dan stated that the "goal" of this transitional time at Calvary is "becoming a healthy, spiritually-renewed church…

CONSIDER THIS: Jesus the teacher loved telling forgiveness stories. A few examples: Luke 18:9-14, Luke 15: 11-32, Luke 7:41-43 Story Similarities: Two people desperately needing forgiveness; one embracing it The Lesson: Forgiveness embraced --------------> love expressed THE DAY SIMON PETER LEARNED THAT LESSON Simon Peter’s likely thought during the day Luke 22:7-13 Simon Peter’s likely…

I.   Simon Peter is heroic in the storm. (The Acts 3:1-4:23) II.  Simon LEARNED to become a guy like that — A. By finding and following Jesus. (Mark 1:1-4:34) Things Simon witnessed…    B. By weathering the first storm. (Mark 4:35-41) Your observations:   Trust is a BIG, BIG deal to Jesus. “Belief” and “Faith”…

Discussion Questions: Summarize what you heard in ten words or fewer. What is the value of going back to the fundamental nature of what is most important to God? Why is it so easy – for any of us – to separate our mind (thoughts/intellectual perspective) from the rest of our selves and the rest…

 THE KINGDOM OF DARKNESS 1. Ruled by Satan. Satan is a __________________________ being. His ______________________ describe his work. He led a _______________________ against God. He opposes and obstructs the _____________________ of God. 2. Satan’s access to a life is through a person's _____________________. 3. Satan has a ________________________. THE KINGDOM OF GOD OVERCOMES THE KINGDOM…

WHO ARE THE RELIGIOUS LEADERS THAT REJECTED JESUS? Herodians were _____________________________ who supported King Herod. Sadducees were a wealthy aristocracy primarily interested in _________________. Scribes were teachers who devoted their lives to ____________________the Torah. Pharisees were a popular and powerful group that tried to practice ____________ in their daily activities. Do the Pharisees exist today?…

Introduction –   A. Interesting things about the event – - 4 things about the friends - 4 things about the man - 4 things about the Pharisees - 4 things about Jesus   B. Lessons to be learned - 1. Forgiveness of sins is the main need of every person. 2. Forgiveness is such…

Central Thought: Your identity sets the direction of your life. Finding your identity in Christ gives you meaning for a lifetime. I. Identity theft today II. Identity theft then III. Who is Jesus? IV. Application A. Figure out who Jesus is. B. Figure out your identity – Who is your storyteller? C. Protect your identity.…