Tag: life
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Consider the Cost of the Life You are Living
We have been talking a lot about living for Christ on Sunday mornings. Sometimes I think that as we emphasize living for Christ we can come under the false impression that such living is easy and has no cost to us. So, we are surprised when God asks something of us that has unexpected cost.…
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Treasuring New Things
Jesus said, “Wherever your treasure is, there will your heart be also.” I have always used this verse as a test. I look at what my heart yearns for, and I discover what my treasure is. What if it can also be used as a challenge? Move your heart and your treasure will follow! What…
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At Calvary – Episode 74 – Letting God Drive
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 we do just that? So, grab your Bible and turn to Psalm 25. Looking for…
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When You Have It All, Do You Have Anything?
Are we ever like the person who has everything and doesn’t realize what they have until it is gone? Have we, who have so much become so consumed with having that we no longer really believe that it is more blessed to give than receive? But godliness actually is a means of great gain when…
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Pursue Your Purpose
Have you ever really considered this question – “What would God have me do?” Our church wants to reach people. We want to grow both inside and out. Our first priority, though, is to be obedient to God. We want to know what He wants. So, we need to be asking the specific question, “What…
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At Calvary – Episode 42 – What People are Asking Google (2020 updates)
People ask Google questions about God, Jesus, and the church. What were they asking? This week we examine the top questions asked of Google about God. Each of these questions were asked by over 1,000,000 people in 2020. Looking for more? You can always find all of the episodes right here…
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At Calvary – Episode 39 – James – Faith Changes Us
We have just started a new sermon series in the book of James. What have we discovered so far? Looking for more? You can always find all of the episodes right here…
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Contentment – It’s About What You Want Out of Life
Contentment. In our advertising saturated world, the concept of contentment is almost impossible to find. We are constantly told that what we presently have isn’t good enough, fast enough, or cool enough. When was the last time we were supposed to be satisfied with our car or our phone?! We are never supposed to be…
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The Unity and Consistency of God
Although I am aware that Deuteronomy 6:4 is talking about the fact that there is only one true God, it gets me thinking about how often I treat God as if He is several beings. Let me explain… When I pray, I think about God’s love. When I feel guilty, I think about God’s holiness.…
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Forgiveness – What we want, we should give
There is nothing so nice as an encouraging verse. However, thinking deeply and carefully about those encouraging verses can be equally challenging! For example, consider the Scripture that invites us to forgive… Be kind to one another, tender-hearted, forgiving each other, just as God in Christ also has forgiven you. Ephesians 4:32 This verse, and many…
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