Pastor John D Jakes

At Calvary – Ep 11 – Proselytizing… If you believe something, it is unavoidable!

There are around forty countries which have clear laws making it illegal to witness. There are another dozen or so that allow proselytizing but limit it by age or in areas. Yes, such limits are an attack on religious freedom, but this week I want to talk about a broader perspective on limits on proselytizing……

Pastor John

March 5, 2020

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AtCalvary, belief, coward, cowardice, cruelty, googleplay:pastor@calvaryindianola.com, kindness, lying, proselytizing, tolerance, witnessing

Committed to the Cross

Some seem to want to change the message of the cross. Some want to make the gospel message all about becoming better people. This removes the offense of the cross. Is that what it’s all about? Some change the message so that it is only concerned with social justice and taking care of the poor…

Pastor John

March 2, 2020

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Acts 14, Baptist, Calvary, change, cross, indianola, salvation

Touching the Throne of God

Have you ever thought about what it would be like to just say, all the time and without stopping, “Holy, holy, holy is the Lord God Almighty, who was, and is, and is to come”? Does it strike you as fun? Does it scratch your back? Does it fulfill your felt needs? I suspect that…

Pastor John

February 24, 2020

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At Calvary! Ep 10 – Mere Christianity… Let’s Think Deeply About the comments of C.S. Lewis

One of the more amazing thinkers of the twentieth century was C.S. Lewis. We still find that Lewis’ insights are invaluable regarding the necessity of the existence of the God that is described in the Bible and what following Him truly means.

Pastor John

February 20, 2020

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AtCalvary, C.S. Lewis, Christianity, existence, googleplay:pastor@calvaryindianola.com, Jesus, Mere, rational, thinking

The Character Necessary

In Acts 13 we see Paul and Barnabas on their first missionary journey. Often, we focus on Paul and Barnabas’ success. Instead, think with me about their response to opposition and resistance. It is in opposition that we see Paul and Barnabas’ character shine through.

Pastor John

February 17, 2020

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At Calvary – Ep 9 – Gospel Hope. The Power of the Second Coming in the Christian Life

What do you think about when you think about the Second Coming of Christ? Is it about setting dates and identifying the anti-Christ. Is it about knowing the order of the seals, trumpets, and bowls? Or… is it an assurance that He who began a good work in you will be faithful to complete it…

Pastor John

February 13, 2020

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2 Thessalonians, AtCalvary, googleplay:pastor@calvaryindianola.com, gospel, hope, Jesus, return, second coming

At Calvary – Ep 8– Discipline in the Family

Discipline. There are certainly many types. However, when it comes to parents disciplining their children it is important for us to get it right. What is parental discipline? Is it punishment for bad behavior? Isn’t it something more?

Pastor John

February 4, 2020

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anger, AtCalvary, children, discipline, God, googleplay:pastor@calvaryindianola.com, help, love, parents, Proverbs 22, punishment, teach, train

Faith in the Trenches

Are you ever amazed when God works when you pray? Why be amazed? If we believe God, don’t we expect Him to work? If we believe God, then shouldn’t His acting in our life be something that we look for just like the water that comes out of our faucets?

Pastor John

February 3, 2020

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Faith that is Self Evident

James, the brother of our Lord, has some hard words for those who do not live out their “faith”. He calls it dead. He asks if such faith can save anyone. He declares that such faith is useless. These are hard words. It gets even harder when he says that a person is justified by…

Pastor John

January 27, 2020

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At Calvary – Ep 7 – Religious Persecution Across the Globe

The State Department most recently made Country of Particular Concern designations in November 2018, naming 10 countries. Are we aware? How do we pray?

Pastor John

January 23, 2020

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Acts 5, AtCalvary, googleplay:pastor@calvaryindianola.com, persecuted church, persecution, pray, religious, sermon on the mount