Calvary Worship Service Archive

 We fall into the error of legalism when we substitute the "shadow" of law and tradition for the "substance" of Christ. Sermon Discussion Questions: In Colossians 2:8 Paul warns his readers about the danger of being spiritually hijacked ("captivated") by false teachers making empty religious arguments ("empty, deceitful philosophy"). Where do you see that…

    Discussion Questions: Paul "struggles" in prayer for the Colossian believers. Who has the Lord burdened your heart to pray for like this? Paul prays that their "hearts may be encouraged" as God's love for them becomes real to them not just intellectually, but as something they feel. Can you think of times that…

  Discussion Questions: What did you learn about Mission Aviation Fellowship from the pre-sermon video? (You can learn more about the Pederson's ministry with MAF here: https://www.maf.org/pederson.) Garth Pederson is currently a 'mobilizer' for MAF, looking for people interested in exploring missions opportunities with MAF. Do you know of anyone who might be a good…

Sermon Discussion Questions: Charles Naylor (1930) wrote that "Adversity, pain, sorrow, and disappointment are the lathe upon which God shapes us. They are the grinding-wheel which grinds and smooths us. They are the polishing-wheel which makes us shine." How have you experienced this 'shaping,' 'grinding,' 'smoothing,' and 'shining' in your life? How did this 'test'…

You can also view the video directly on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gHSZsrVPaBU Sermon Discussion Questions: In the midst of this global pandemic, how have you changed (if at all) the way you think about death? Have the current circumstances affected how often you think about death? Have they affected how much you worry about it? How much…

  Discussion Questions: John Lightfoot wrote that "reconciliation" describes "restoring something to the state from which it has fallen, or to the state that it potentially could have been, or to the state for which it was destined." What was the original state of the created world? What could it potentially have been like (if…

View Bulletin       Christ is supreme over this pandemic. How do we know this?   v. 15 — Christ’s relation to Deity   v. 16-17 — Christ’s relation to creation   v. 18 — Christ’s relation to the Church       Discussion Questions: If you struggle to see God in this pandemic,…

View Service Bulletin   Sermon Discussion Questions: Do you see evidence in your life of growth in your knowledge of God and what is spiritually important in life? Who and what has God used to bring about such growth in your life? How are you growing in your ability to discern spiritual truth (wisdom) and…

Discussion Questions: Dan spoke of ways in which we attempt to "hang on to control" in the midst of the threats and challenges of life. What are ways that you try to hang on to control? The Apostle Paul commends the church in Colossae for their "faith in Christ Jesus" and their "love for all…