Calvary Church Service Archive

Central Idea:  Jesus is the leader you have been looking for. Follow Him. I. Is there anyone worth following? II. Jesus as King A. What have you heard about Jesus? (vs. 33-34) B. Moving past racism (v. 35) C. Jesus’ kingship D. The gospel that changed the world (Acts 2:29-35) III. Application A. What do…

Central Idea:  We can sojourn on this spiritual battlefield with purpose knowing we belong to God. I. Get me out of here. II. “I am not of this world.” It’s not a question of where you are (location), but rather whose you are (belonging). A. Jesus is not of this world. B. Jesus left this…

Central Idea:  You are sent, so live that way. I. Everybody wants to change the world. II. Jesus was sent and sends us. A. Jesus was sent with love. (John 3:16) B. Jesus sent others. (John 4:38, Matthew 10, Luke 10) C. How was Jesus sent? 1. Sent to the need. 2. Into the mess.…

Central Idea:  If we are going to grow spiritually, we need Jesus and His people. I. We need connection. II. You and Jesus and… A. Is it all about you and Jesus? B. Growing together brings a fruitful life. C. Growing together is joyful. D. Growing together roots us in love. E. Growing together empowers…

I. Who needs the instructions? II. Jesus is the Teacher. A. Jesus is God’s promised provision. (Deuteronomy 18:15-19) B. Jesus said he was the teacher. C. The Trinity is committed to effectively delivering live-giving information. 1. God the Father sent truth. 2. Jesus faithfully delivered that truth. 3. The Spirit guaranteed the truth would be…

Central Idea: Jesus, knowing who He was and where He was going, calls us to follow Him in servant leadership.     I. Who cares? Where have all the leaders gone? II. Jesus as servant leader A. Jesus led from clarity around who He was and where He was going. (vs. 3,13) B. Jesus led from being loved, and loving. (vs.…

Central Thought: God loves you so much He gave Jesus so that you might live forever with Him.  I. We need love. II. What does it mean that Jesus is the Son of God? A. Did Jesus claim to be the Son of God? B. Jesus is the gift motivated by love. C. You have…

Central Thought: Jesus protects us from ourselves and other dangers by laying down His life for us. I. We need a leader who cares. But who cares? II. Jesus is the Good Shepherd. A. Lays down his life for the sheep. (vs. 11, 17-18) B. Knows his own sheep and they know him. (v. 14)…