Pastor John D Jakes

At Calvary – Ep 31 – Who Cares about Political Conventions?

Last week finished the Republican National Convention. We should think deeply… not about who to vote for but about this thing called a National Convention. What are they for? What do they do? Should anyone care? On Android you can find past episodes here: Of course, you can always find all of the episodes right…

Pastor John

September 3, 2020

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Living for God in Real Time

The other day we were talking about an interesting parable of Jesus. It was the parable of the shrewd steward. If you recall, his master demanded that he make an accounting of all of his dealings because the master was going to fire the steward. The steward, afraid that he would be unable to work…

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August 31, 2020

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At Calvary – Ep 30 – Backpacking with My Youngest

A couple of years ago my youngest child asked if she and I could do something unique together. It morphed a couple of times but finally settled on something specific: a backpacking trip! On Android you can find past episodes here: Of course, you can always find all of the episodes right here…

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August 27, 2020

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Grace, Meant to Be Lived Out

Grace. We hear the word in church. Hopefully, we understand that the grace of God is what has saved us. God’s forgiveness offered to us through Jesus is glorious! Have we thought about what that word is supposed to mean to us every day? Is it a religious term that stays in our Bibles and…

Pastor John

August 24, 2020

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At Calvary – Ep 29 – Do We Know When We Are Being Petty?

Even though all evil should be gradually defeated in the lives of God’s children, there is one category of evil that is especially hurtful. It isn’t hurtful because of its shocking force. It is especially hurtful because it hides behind smiles, pious words, and self-righteousness. These evils are the sins of pettiness. On Android you…

Pastor John

August 20, 2020

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Does God Speaking Make You Squirm?

The last two weeks have got me thinking about conviction. We have been thinking together over the last two Sundays about how we view God’s course corrections. We have talked about the joy that Paul was sharing with the church in Corinth. I am not sure that is the word we would use. I think…

Pastor John

August 17, 2020

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Embracing God

What does God care about? How does a person receive eternal life? What must I do to be saved? I find it ironic how often the answer to these three question will contradict each other even when you are asking the same person. For example, a person like me who has been saved through Christ’s…

Pastor John

August 10, 2020

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At Calvary – Ep 28 – 3 Card Monte in Life, the Church and Politics

When we think about the important issues facing America right now, we need to hear clear and helpful information from our leaders. In politics, in culture, and in faith we need our leaders to tell us what they believe and what they intend to do. The difficulty is that too often we don’t know if…

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August 5, 2020

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The Christian Atheist – A Scary Thought

Today we think about one of the oddest actions in the world. No, it isn’t when people who don’t believe in God act like they don’t believe in Him. It isn’t when people who are iffy about God act like they don’t believe in Him. No, the oddest action to me is when those who…

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August 3, 2020

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The Mystery of Knowing God

Mysteries. They catch my fascination. I love a good who-done-it. They stretch my mind. They capture my imagination. They make me want to solve the puzzle before it is revealed. Have you ever thought of the wonderful mystery of knowing God? I mean, He is there – the King of the universe – and He…

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July 27, 2020

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