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Continue the series with “Understanding Communion,” a rich and Christ-centered sermon from Mark 14:22–25. Pastor Ricky Smith walks through the Lord's Supper, showing how Jesus fulfills the Passover, establishes a new covenant through His blood, and points believers to a future kingdom celebration. This message invites the church to see Communion not just as remembrance, but as renewal—celebrating the promise we have in Christ.View the worship guide for this sermon here:https://calvaryga.com/the-end-of-the-beginning-week-8/

Continue the series with “Close to Jesus, But Not Changed,” a sobering and soul-searching sermon from Mark 14:12–21. Pastor Frank Bowden explores the final Passover meal and the warning found in Judas' betrayal—reminding us that exposure to Jesus does not equal submission to Jesus. This message challenges believers to examine their hearts, move beyond religious routine, and place genuine trust in Christ.View the worship guide for this sermon here: https://calvaryga.com/end-of-the-beginning-week-7/

Continue the series with “Extravagant Love,” a moving and challenging sermon from Mark 14:1–11. Pastor Ricky Smith contrasts a courageous act of wholehearted devotion with the tragic betrayal of Judas, showing how true love for Jesus often looks extravagant to the world but beautiful to God. This message calls believers to fearless faith, costly worship, and devotion that holds nothing back.View the worship guide for this sermon here: https://calvaryga.com/end-of-the-beginning-week-6/

Continue the series with “Watch and Wait,” a sobering and hope-filled sermon from Mark 13:24–37. Pastor Ricky Smith points us to Jesus' promise to return in power and glory, calling believers to live with alert faith, faithful obedience, and eager expectation. This message reminds us that while no one knows the exact time, Jesus is coming back—don't sleep on it.View the worship guide for this sermon here:https://calvaryga.com/the-end-of-the-beginning-week-5/

Continue the series with “It's the End of the World As We Know It,” a powerful and hope-filled sermon from Mark 13:1–23. Pastor Ricky Smith walks through Jesus' end-times teaching, reminding us not to be shocked by chaos—Jesus already told us it's coming, and He promises to carry us through it. This message calls believers to stay alert, stand firm under pressure, and trust Christ amid deception, persecution, and tribulation.View the worship guide for this sermon here: https://calvaryga.com/the-end-of-the-beginning-week-4/

Continue the series with “Motives of Faith,” a challenging and heart-searching sermon from Mark 12:41–44. Pastor Ricky Smith draws our attention to Jesus watching the offering and reveals how God measures worship—not by outward appearance, but by the heart surrendered. Through the widow's offering, this message confronts corrupt religion and calls believers to authentic faith, humility, and total dependence on God.View the worship guide for this sermon here:https://calvaryga.com/the-end-of-the-beginning-week-3/

Continue the series with “Take Your Seat,” a sobering and clarifying sermon from Mark 12:35–40. Pastor Ricky Smithhighlights Jesus' teaching on authority, pride, and judgment, revealing the contrast between Christ's sovereign seat and the self-exalting seats of the scribes. This message calls believers to trust the One who sits in authority by grace, not those who seek honor for personal gain.View the worship guide for this sermon here:https://calvaryga.com/end-of-the-beginning-week-2/

Begin a new teaching series with “The End of the Beginning,” a compelling sermon from Mark 12:28–34. In this message, Philip Harike unpacks Jesus' response to the most important commandment, calling believers to love God with all their heart, soul, mind, and strength, and to love others as the natural overflow of that devotion. This sermon challenges us to move beyond right answers and step fully into true discipleship and life in the Kingdom of God.View the worship guide for this sermon here:https://calvaryga.com/the-end-of-the-beginning-week-1/

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