Tag Archives: belief

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 – Ep 25 – Families and Patriotism

Posted on July 1, 2020 by Pastor John

As we approach July 4, we will be thinking about barbecues, fireworks, and our country’s birthday. In our families, what do we teach our children about patriotism? On Android you can find past episodes here: Of course, you can always … Continue reading →

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At Calvary – Ep 24 – Fitly Spoken Words

Posted on June 25, 2020 by Pastor John

What does God mean by a word fitly spoken? He says that they are as valuable or as beautiful as apples of gold in a setting of silver. Do we value it? Do we show it by doing it? On … Continue reading →

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At Calvary – Ep 23 – Superstitions, where do they come from?

Posted on June 18, 2020 by Pastor John

This week we are thinking a bit about superstitions. Where do they come from? Why did we adopt them? What do they mean to us? On Android you can find past episodes here: Of course, you can always find all … Continue reading →

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

Posted on March 5, 2020 by Pastor John

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… the inherent assumption about such limits. Continue reading →

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Practice Makes Perfect

Posted on June 24, 2019 by Pastor John

Have you ever met someone who is really good at their job? My wife and I went on a pizza tour of Chicago a few years ago. I was very impressed with the pizza (of course!), but I was also … Continue reading →

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The Background of the Believer’s Life

Posted on February 11, 2019 by Pastor John

What does it mean to you to say that God is in control? Is that something that gives you confidence, or is it something that makes you confused? In God’s Word the sovereignty of God is the underlying assumption of … Continue reading →

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Why Do I Believe?

Posted on March 26, 2018 by Pastor John

This is a repost of some thoughts that I had last year around this time. I really do think that it does us good to be reminded why we first believed in Jesus, or if you don’t believe in Jesus … Continue reading →

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The Hectic Family – WORRY

Posted on May 6, 2013 by Pastor John

For the past several weeks we have been looking at Tim Kimmel’s marks of a hurried family. Have you seen yourself in any of them? We’ve seen people who can’t relax, can’t stand quiet, can’t be satisfied, can’t embrace certainty, … Continue reading →

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