Monthly Archives: August 2022

All in for Jesus

Posted on August 29, 2022 by Pastor John

In poker there is a term that I have heard that means you are risking everything: All in. I don’t know if you use it in other games of chance (I’m not a gambler, so I am no expert), but … Continue reading →

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At Calvary – Episode 74 – Letting God Drive

Posted on August 26, 2022 by Pastor John

Who gets to drive the car of your life? This week, our group thinks a little deeper about letting God be in control. Can you imagine being a “back seat driver” to God? It seems ludicrous, but how often do … Continue reading →

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Growing… Patiently

Posted on August 22, 2022 by Pastor John

This week I want to talk about a struggle in life that I think is common to many. We struggle with impatience. When my children were younger, I always wanted them to learn things or do things faster. I had … Continue reading →

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At Calvary – Episode 73 – The Power of God to Save

Posted on August 19, 2022 by Pastor John

Why do Christians get excited about Jesus? Is it the excitement because Jesus is popular, like a movie star? Is Jesus simply super friendly and so everyone loves Him? Why do Christians get so excited over Jesus? In the book … Continue reading →

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Stand for Something, not Everything

Posted on August 15, 2022 by Pastor John

We live in the age of hyperbole. Maybe it comes in waves (like fashion trends), but I don’t think that we can deny that we see hyperbole everywhere. Advertisers have always used it to create demand, but politicians and pundits … Continue reading →

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At Calvary – Episode 72 – Eager to Be Together

Posted on August 12, 2022 by Pastor John

Paul longed to be with the Roman Christians. As he shared that with them, Paul revealed a heart that was open. His heart was open to the Roman Christians who were Gentile. His heart welcomed the Jewish Christians. His heart … Continue reading →

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Getting What We Need from God

Posted on August 10, 2022 by Pastor John

Have you ever thought about what you want from God? I know that I have. I know that I have little right to tell God to do things for me, but I also know that God’s Word tells me that … Continue reading →

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At Calvary – Episode 71 – Discipleship, Openness, and Safety

Posted on August 5, 2022 by Pastor John

We talk about encouraging one another, but have you ever really thought about what conditions will make it possible to encourage others? They are asking questions. They are asking… Do you really care? When you find out about my real … Continue reading →

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God Loves Us More Than We Understand

Posted on August 1, 2022 by Pastor John

I have a bad habit in my prayer life. It isn’t that I don’t bring my requests to God. It isn’t that I don’t believe that God can answer my prayers. My habit is that I routinely decide which needs … Continue reading →

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