Tag Archives: Paul

At Calvary – Episode 92 – Think on These Things

Posted on January 20, 2023 by Pastor John

What does it mean to “think like Christ”? Does it make us all cookie cutters of one another? This week, Jeff, Ed and John examine Paul’s encouragement to think on certain things. Very quickly we discover that thinking like Christ … Continue reading →

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At Calvary – Episode 91 – New Year, New You

Posted on January 13, 2023 by Pastor John

News bulletin! We have just entered a new year. Folks all around us are making New Year’s resolutions and talking about the “new me.” Have you heard of the term new creation? Paul uses it in one of his letters. … Continue reading →

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Jesus-Minded Enough To Make a Difference

Posted on June 21, 2021 by Pastor John

“I do all things for the sake of the gospel, so that I may become a fellow partaker of it.” – Paul, in his first letter to the Corinthians (9:23) Think on that for a moment. Paul, who is our example … Continue reading →

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At Calvary – Ep 33 – Fighting without Sin? Is It Possible?

Posted on September 24, 2020 by Pastor John

Can Christians argue? Can they argue and still honor Jesus? What does a Christ honoring disagreement look like? Let’s talk about Christians “throwing down”! On Android you can find past episodes here: Of course, you can always find all of … Continue reading →

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Embracing God

Posted on August 10, 2020 by Pastor John

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 … Continue reading →

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The Christian Atheist – A Scary Thought

Posted on August 3, 2020 by Pastor John

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 … Continue reading →

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Be An Example

Posted on June 8, 2020 by Pastor John

Paul said, “Be imitators of me, just as I also am of Christ.”  Quite a statement!  It speaks of Paul’s desire to see those around him become like Jesus.  It speaks of a discipleship that was more modeling than teaching.  … Continue reading →

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The Character Necessary

Posted on February 17, 2020 by Pastor John

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. Continue reading →

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An Unexpected Protection

Posted on April 16, 2018 by Pastor John

  When I think of my mistakes I have a recurring question: How can I make it right? In my quest to right the wrongs of my own making, I have discovered there is a difference between acknowledging wrongs and … Continue reading →

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Growing… Patiently

Posted on March 5, 2018 by Pastor John

I have a struggle in my life that I think is common to many. I struggle with impatience. When my children were younger, I was always wanting them to learn things or do things faster. I had to fight the … Continue reading →

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