Calvary Baptist Church Tilton, IL

Preaching from 1 Peter 1:3–9, Pastor Dan showed how praising God in the midst of trials helps believers not just survive, but thrive. He emphasized that our new birth into a living hope through Christ's resurrection, the precious gift of salvation, and the joy of loving and trusting Christ without seeing Him all give us reason to rejoice—even in suffering. The trials of life are refining us for glory, and our worship anchors us in that hope.#LivingHope #PraisingThroughTrials #FaithRefinedByFire #1Peter1 #VictoryInJesus #BornAgainHope #SalvationJoy

Brother Luke's sermon thundered with the truth that the gospel is not soft, sentimental encouragement—it is a roaring rescue mission. He contrasted the crushing weight of the Law at Mount Sinai with the overwhelming grace of Christ at Calvary, emphasizing that true grace doesn't soothe pride but slays it, doesn't patch up the wounded but raises the dead. The gospel is not advice; it is divine power that transforms condemned sinners into adopted sons, not by works but by the finished work of Christ alone.#GraceWithTeeth #LawAndGospel #ChristAlone #RoaringGospel #LionOfJudah #FromCondemnedToRedeemed #TruthThatSaves #GraceUponGrace #NoSoftGospel #HeRoarsWeRise

Pastor Dan's sermon encouraged believers by reminding them that God gives us hope even during life's hardest trials. We have hope because of what God has done for us—He chose us, set us apart, and saved us by Christ's blood. We also have hope because of who God is: sovereign, gracious, and faithful—He chose to make us His, even in our suffering.#HopeInChrist #1Peter #GodIsFaithful #ChosenByGod #GraceAndPeace #SovereignGod #EnduringFaith #BiblicalHope

Brother Luke passionately preached on the critical importance of rightly distinguishing between the Law and the Gospel, declaring that the Law reveals our sin and helplessness while the Gospel reveals Christ's completed work on our behalf. Using powerful historical illustrations, especially the life of Martin Luther, he emphasized that salvation is not earned by human effort but received freely by faith alone through grace alone. The sermon was a strong call to repent, believe, rise in newness of life, and boldly proclaim the pure Gospel without compromise in a world desperate for true hope.#LawAndGospel #GraceUponGrace #ChristAlone #ReformationFire #SolaFide #SoliDeoGloria #CalvaryBaptistTilton #PreachTheWordWatch it here: https://youtu.be/f6lt-XVtBsQ

Pastor Dan's sermon focused on how Christ's death on the cross is the ultimate display of God's power and wisdom, not human reasoning. He emphasized that salvation comes through believing in the crucified Christ, and that God's plan of redemption, though often seen as foolish by the world, is the true wisdom that saves sinners.#GospelWisdom #ChristCrucified #PowerOfTheCross #SavedByGrace #1CorinthiansWatch it here: https://youtu.be/61WXH517tTA

Pastor Dan preached that Jesus gave undeniable physical proof of His resurrection to His followers—not just to validate His victory over death, but so that we might believe and be saved. From Mary Magdalene to Thomas, each witness had their doubts erased by encountering the risen Christ. The Apostle John recorded these events with one purpose: so that we, even today, might believe that Jesus is the Son of God and have eternal life in His name.#RisenSavior #HeIsAlive #FaithInChrist #ResurrectionProof #BelieveAndBeSaved

Quinn Lewis delivers a gospel presentation to the congregation at Calvary Batist Church in the evening service of 4/13/25.

Pastor Dan's sermon, Don't Drift, based on Hebrews 2:1–4, was a heartfelt warning against the danger of spiritual drift. He reminded the congregation to pay closer attention to Christ and not let the trials of life pull them away from the truth they've received. Pastor Dan emphasized that Jesus, being superior to angels and the ultimate revelation of God's salvation, must not be neglected—and that this great salvation was confirmed by the Lord, His witnesses, and the empowering work of the Holy Spirit.#DontDrift #Hebrews2 #PayAttentionToJesus #GreatSalvation #StayAnchored #BibleTruth

Pastor Dan's sermon, based on Luke 15:11–32, focused on the character of God as revealed through the parable of the prodigal son. He emphasized God's patience during our rebellion, His compassion when we repent, and His joy when we return. Even when others misunderstand God's grace, the Father stands ready to embrace the lost with open arms.#GodIsCompassionate #ProdigalSon #Luke15 #GraceAndForgiveness #ComeHomeToGod

Pastor Dan's sermon, God's Treatment Plan for Spiritual Renewal Part 4, emphasized that spiritual transformation happens when believers join Jesus on His mission to seek and save the lost. Drawing from Luke 15:1–7, he highlighted how Jesus delights in redeeming sinners and restoring their “saltiness,” and how heaven rejoices over each soul that repents. The call is clear: we are to follow Christ in faith, reach out as His body, and celebrate every life changed by grace.#SpiritualRenewal #Luke15 #JoinJesusOnMission #LostAndFound #HeavenRejoices #FaithInAction #GospelMission #TransformedByGrace

Pastor Dan's sermon emphasizes that spiritually healthy Christians actively work to advance the gospel by following the example of the Philippians. He outlined that they should pray for the gospel's progress (Phil. 1:19-25), sacrifice to support the gospel's work (Phil. 2:25-30), and give to meet the needs of gospel ministry (Phil. 4:10-20). Pastor Dan concluded by encouraging believers to partner with God and others to advance the gospel through prayer, sacrifice, and generosity.#AdvanceTheGospel #SpiritualHealth #Philippians #Prayer #Sacrifice #Generosity #Partnership

Brother Luke's sermon focused on forgiveness as a central aspect of worship and a heart touched by grace. He emphasized that forgiveness is not optional but a command, reflecting the mercy we've received from God. Through the historical example of George Wiseheart, who forgave his persecutors even in the face of death, Luke highlighted that true forgiveness stems from recognizing our own unpayable debt to God and mirroring the mercy we've been given. Jesus' teaching in Matthew 6:14–15 shows that forgiveness is a posture of the heart, not a transaction, and that we cannot withhold forgiveness if we've truly experienced God's grace.#Forgiveness #Grace #Mercy #Lord'sPrayer #HeartOfWorship #Matthew6 #GeorgeWiseheart #ChristianLife

Pastor Rob's sermon emphasizes that worship is more than singing—it's about transformation. True worship renews our minds, draws us closer to God, and gradually shapes us into the image of Christ. When we fix our eyes on Him in worship, He changes us from the inside out.#Worship #Transformation #RenewYourMind #DrawNearToGod #BeLikeChrist

Brother Luke's sermon focused on God-centered prayer as taught in Matthew 6, using the Lord's Prayer as a model. He emphasized that true prayer begins with worship, surrender, and dependence on God, aligning our hearts with His will rather than treating prayer as a way to get what we want. Luke illustrated this with historical examples from John Wesley and David Livingston, showing how prayer fuels revival and transforms lives. He concluded with a gospel invitation, urging listeners to trust in Christ and live surrendered lives rooted in prayer.Hashtags: #GodCenteredPrayer #Lord'sPrayer #SurrenderToGod #PrayerLife #TrustInGod

Pastor Dan's sermon focused on how believers can experience spiritual transformation through God's Word. He emphasized that spiritual renewal requires surrendering to God (Romans 12:1-2), being transformed by renewing our minds through Scripture (2 Timothy 3:16-17), and relying on Christ's strength (Philippians 4:13). The core message is that God's Word equips us for righteousness and prepares us for every good work.#SpiritualRenewal #TransformedByChrist #GodsWord #StrengthInChrist

Pastor Dan's sermon emphasizes that salvation comes through believing in the gospel. He highlights the core elements of the gospel: Christ died for our sins, was buried, and rose again according to the Scriptures. He also reinforces the truth of the resurrection by pointing out the many witnesses who saw the risen Christ, affirming the reality of our faith.#BelieveToReceive #GospelTruth #Resurrection #SalvationThroughFaith #JesusIsAlive

Pastor Dan's sermon emphasized that parents are given authority by God to shepherd their children's hearts (Ephesians 6:1-4). He explained that behavior flows from the heart (Proverbs 4:23, Mark 7:20-23) and that parenting should focus on heart transformation rather than mere behavior modification. He also highlighted how shaping influences—such as family structure, values, and conflict resolution—impact a child's heart, stressing that children are always worshippers, either of God or of idols (Romans 1:18-19).Hashtags: #ShepherdingAChildsHeart #BiblicalParenting #HeartTransformation #GodlyAuthority #FamilyValues #ChristianParenting

Pastor Dan's sermon emphasized that true love is the foundation of all meaningful relationships. He outlined that love ensures selfless service (vv. 1-3), prioritizes others' needs and feelings (vv. 4-7), and endures even beyond actions (vv. 8-13). Motivated by God's character (1 John 4:7-8), Christ's example (1 Corinthians 11:1), and the gospel (Romans 5:8), believers are called to love even when it is difficult.#BiblicalLove #1Corinthians13 #LoveInAction #FaithHopeLove #ChristlikeRelationships

Pastor Dan introduces the book of Hebrews.

Pastor Dan's sermon, "Rekindle," emphasizes the importance of maintaining joy and love in marriage, drawing from Ecclesiastes 9:9. He explains that marriage is a gift of grace from God and offers practical steps for rekindling love: focusing on the good in one's spouse (Philippians 4:8), speaking words that build up rather than tear down (Ephesians 4:29), choosing a good attitude toward one's spouse (Colossians 3:12-13), and seeking support through friendships, prayer, and counseling (Ecclesiastes 4:9-10). The message highlights that love is a choice and can be revived through intentional, biblical action.#RekindleLove #BiblicalMarriage #MarriageGodsWay #LoveIsAChoice #GraceInMarriage

Pastor Dan's sermon emphasizes three key points: (1) Children are commanded to obey their parents as a sign of their faith in Christ and because it is right; (2) Honoring parents is both a command and a promise from God, ensuring well-being and longevity; and (3) Fathers are instructed not to provoke their children to anger but to raise them with godly discipline and instruction. The message highlights the importance of both obedience and heart-level honor in the family dynamic. #YoungDisciples #Ephesians6 #HonorAndObey #GodlyParenting #BiblicalDiscipline #FaithInAction

Pastor Dan's sermon, based on Romans 8:5-11, focused on the transformative power of living by the Spirit. He emphasized that life in the Spirit leads to different goals, results, and eternal outcomes, contrasting the hostility of the flesh with the peace and life found in the Spirit. He challenged believers to live intentionally, pleasing God daily, as those alive in Christ and empowered by the Holy Spirit. #LifeInTheSpirit #Romans8 #ChristianLiving #BapticostalFaith #PleasingGod

Pastor Dan's sermon, based on Romans 12:1-8, emphasizes the importance of discovering and using spiritual gifts to serve God and others. He highlights that God has equipped every believer with unique gifts, such as teaching, serving, or acts of mercy, to contribute to the unity and mission of the church. Pastor Dan encourages believers to begin serving, trusting that God will reveal their gifts in action, referencing Dr. Tony Evans' insight: "God only hits a moving target." #SpiritualGifts #Romans12 #ServeGod #UnityInChrist #UseYourGifts

Brother Luke's sermon focused on the theme of God-centered worship based on Matthew 6:1-4. He contrasted the self-serving, hypocritical worship of the Pharisees with the true, humble worship that seeks God's approval rather than human recognition. Using William Tyndale's life as an example, Luke emphasized that genuine worship flows from a transformed heart focused on glorifying God in every aspect of life. #GodCenteredWorship #HeartOfWorship #Matthew6 #SoliDeoGloria #TrueWorship

Pastor Dan's sermon, based on Ephesians 4:7-16, highlights that Jesus gives every Christian spiritual gifts to equip them for ministry and build up the body of Christ. These gifts are designed to bring unity, maturity, and Christlikeness to believers, enabling the church to grow in love and stand firm against deceitful doctrines. Ultimately, God saved each believer for a purposeful life connected to their spiritual gift. #SpiritualGifts #BodyOfChrist #UnityInFaith #ChristianGrowth #Ephesians416

Pastor Dan's sermon focused on Psalm 20, emphasizing God's provision of help, the importance of having a heart aligned with the Great Commission, and bold faith in Him. He expressed gratitude for the congregation's partnership in the gospel and outlined a vision for 2025, including hiring an Associate Pastor to enhance local missions and discipleship. He urged bold prayers for a deeper commitment to outreach, increased giving, and spiritual growth. #Psalm20 #GreatCommission #BoldFaith #Vision2025 #LocalMissions #Discipleship #ChurchOutreach

Pastor Dan's sermon, based on Galatians 5:16-26, emphasized the struggle between the desires of the flesh and the Holy Spirit. He explained how walking in the Spirit leads to righteousness and the Fruit of the Spirit, while indulging in the flesh results in sin and separation from God. To cultivate the Spirit's fruit, we must actively reject sinful desires through prayer, Scripture, and community. #FruitOfTheSpirit #WalkByTheSpirit #FaithInAction

Pastor Dan's sermon, "The True Meaning of Christmas," centered on Luke 2:1-20, highlighting the humble birth of Jesus, the angelic proclamation to the shepherds, and the shepherds' response of joy and glorification. He emphasized the significance of Jesus as the Savior, the fulfillment of prophecy, and the embodiment of peace and joy for all who believe. #TrueMeaningOfChristmas #Luke2 #BirthOfJesus #GoodNews #JoyToTheWorld #PeaceOnEarth #SaviorIsBorn

Pastor Dan's sermon emphasizes that Spirit-filled Christians live wisely, act under the Holy Spirit's influence, and strengthen one another by glorifying God. He highlights the importance of submitting to one another out of reverence for Christ to ensure unity and effectiveness in the church. #SpiritFilled #ChristianLife #Ephesians5 #LiveWisely #HolySpirit #GlorifyGod #ChristianUnity

Pastor Dan's sermon emphasized the transformative role of the Holy Spirit, making it possible for believers to live the Christian life. He highlighted the epic arrival of the Holy Spirit in Acts 2 and the empowering gift of known human languages to spread the gospel. The message encouraged believers to rely on the Holy Spirit for strength, serve Christ boldly, and trust in God's faithfulness to fulfill His promises. #HolySpirit #EmpoweredLiving #Acts2 #ChristianBoldness #GodsPromises

Pastor Dan's sermon, based on Ephesians 1:11–14, emphasized that our salvation is secured by the work of the Holy Spirit. He explained that God chose to save us before we believed, sealed us with the Holy Spirit to mark us as Christ's possession, and gave the Spirit as a guarantee of our eternal inheritance. This underscores that our salvation, from beginning to end, is a divine work through Christ. #HolySpirit #SalvationSecured #GodsInheritance #Ephesians #ChristCentered #EternalPromise

Pastor Dan's sermon emphasized the essential role of the Holy Spirit in the Christian life. He highlighted how Jesus comforted His disciples by promising the Holy Spirit as a Helper to teach, guide, and transform them into His likeness. The message reinforced the personal nature of the Holy Spirit and His ongoing presence with believers. #HolySpirit #ChristianLife #John14 #Helper #Discipleship #Transformation #Trinity

Pastor Dan emphasized the vital role of the Holy Spirit in our lives, drawing from John 7, 3, and 16. He highlighted that the Holy Spirit is essential for salvation, conviction, and true transformation, reminding us that without His work, we cannot truly repent and believe in Christ. The message challenged us to embrace the Spirit's power for bold, authentic Christian living. #HolySpiritPower #Bapticostal #TrueTransformation #BoldFaith

Pastor Rob's sermon emphasized the reality of spiritual warfare and the need for believers to be vigilant against Satan's tactics. By putting on the full armor of God—truth, righteousness, faith, and the Word—we can stand firm against the enemy's schemes. Victory comes through relying on God's strength and being prepared for the spiritual battles we face daily. #SpiritualWarfare #ArmorOfGod #StandFirm #VictoryInChrist #FaithInAction

Pastor Dan's sermon emphasizes that even in times of despair, God remains our steadfast hope. The sermon highlights that we can find comfort in God's enduring love and faithfulness, knowing He will lift our spirits as we trust and seek Him. With faith as the foundation of hope, believers are reminded that nothing can separate us from God's love. #HopeInGod #Psalm42 #GodsEnduringLove #FaithInTrials #ComfortInChrist

Pastor Dan's sermon, Who is Jesus Part 6: Come and See for Yourself!, focuses on personal encounters with Jesus from John 1:35-51. He emphasizes how John the Baptist directed his disciples to follow Jesus, leading Andrew and others to introduce their loved ones to Christ. The message encourages believers to invite others to meet Jesus, just as Philip did with Nathanael, and highlights the transformative power of following Christ and engaging in the local church. #ComeAndSee #FollowJesus #GospelInvitation #BodyOfChrist #John13551 #TransformationInChrist #ChurchCommunity

Pastor Dan's sermon focuses on John the Baptist's testimony about Christ, found in John 1:19-37. He highlights John's mission to call people to repentance and prepare the way for Jesus, emphasizing that Jesus is the Lamb of God who takes away the sin of the world. The sermon underscores that reconciliation with God is only possible through faith in Christ, making Jesus our ultimate hope. #JesusIsOurHope #LambOfGod #RepentanceAndFaith #JohnTheBaptist #ForgivenessInChrist #ChristRevealed

Pastor Rob's sermon focuses on the profound mystery of the Incarnation, emphasizing that Jesus, the eternal Word, became flesh and dwelt among us. This event reveals God's love and grace, offering light to a spiritually blind world and giving those who receive Christ the right to become children of God. The sermon calls believers to live in the reality of this truth, while inviting non-believers to embrace Jesus and receive the gift of becoming a child of God. #Incarnation #JesusTheLight #ChildOfGod #GraceAndTruth #Gospel

Pastor Dan's sermon, titled "Who is Jesus? Part 3," focused on John 1:1-9, emphasizing Jesus as the Creator of both natural and spiritual life. He taught that Jesus is the light in the darkness, offering eternal life to those who believe in Him, while those who reject Him remain condemned. The message concluded with the role of John the Baptist as a witness to Jesus, urging people to believe in the true light. #JesusIsLight #CreatorAndSavior #EternalLife #JohnTheBaptist #GospelMessage #BelieveInJesus

Pastor Dan's sermon emphasized that Jesus is the Eternal Son of God, the Creator, and the One who possesses eternal life. Drawing from John 1:1-3 and 14, the sermon highlighted that Jesus existed before creation, is unchanging, and is both transcendent and immanent—actively involved in the world while distinct from it. #JesusIsGod #EternalLife #Creator #Transcendent #Immanuel #Unchanging

Pastor Dan's sermon, titled "Who is Jesus?" from John 1:1-3, emphasized that Jesus is both the Son of God and the Creator of all things. He highlighted that Jesus was present at creation, is God's ultimate revelation of Himself, and that through Jesus, all things were made. The sermon concluded with the assurance that Jesus, as the Creator, will make all things new, including transforming believers into a new creation. #WhoIsJesus #SonOfGod #Creator #NewCreation #GospelTruth

Pastor Dan's sermon, based on Exodus 20:12-17, emphasizes the importance of respecting parents, life, marriage, personal property, truth, and the possessions of others. He explains how these commandments reflect God's desire for a righteous society and urges Christians to live according to these truths by teaching them to others, especially within their families, and praying for revival. #TenCommandments #Respect #BiblicalTruths #ChristianLiving #Revival

Pastor Dan's sermon emphasized the importance of setting apart one day each week for rest and worship, drawing from Exodus 20:8-11. He explained that while the Sabbath was originally a day of rest and worship for Israel, for the Church, this principle is now observed on the Lord's Day, Sunday, as a time to be refreshed in body and spirit. He challenged the congregation to consider what distractions might keep them from prioritizing worship and rest. #Sabbath #LordsDay #Worship #Rest #Bible #SundayWorship

Pastor Dan's sermon emphasized that God alone has the power to rescue us from the bondage of sin, calling us to worship Him exclusively as commanded in Scripture. He warned against idolatry and the misuse of God's name, urging us to revere God in all we do. #WorshipGod #NoOtherGods #HonorHisName #Exodus20 #TruthSetsYouFree

Serve with joy and gratitude, reflecting the love of Christ in all you do. Whether in the church or community, every act of service is an opportunity to share the hope and glory of Christ within us. #ServeWithJoy #ChristInUs #colossians1

Brother Isaiah's sermon, titled "Christ Confidence," emphasized the importance of maintaining unshakable confidence in God, especially in the face of trials. Drawing from Daniel 3 and Psalm 27:1, he discussed how true confidence is rooted in God and not in circumstances, and how it must persist even when tested by fear, isolation, resistance, or the fire of life's challenges.#ChristConfidence #FaithInTrials #UnshakableTrust #Daniel3 #Psalm27

Pastor Rob's sermon, titled "Growing in the Knowledge of God," emphasizes the importance of deepening one's understanding of God through personal devotions, prayer, and participation in small groups to live a life that is fully pleasing to the Lord, bearing fruit in every good work. #SpiritualGrowth #KnowledgeOfGod #Colossians1 #ChristianLiving #DevotionAndDiscipline

Brother Isaiah Tidwell's sermon focuses on the dangers of pride, using biblical examples to illustrate how pride prevents spiritual growth and authentic relationships with God, and emphasizes the importance of humility for receiving God's grace. #Pride #Humility #Grace #SpiritualGrowth #BiblicalTeaching #ChristianLife #FaithJourney #Authenticity

Pastor Rob's sermon emphasizes that true worship is centered on the supremacy of Christ, highlighting His role as the image of the invisible God, Creator and Sustainer of all things, and Head of the Church, urging believers to focus their worship on Him and inviting non-believers to accept Him as their Savior. #SupremacyOfChrist #Worship #Colossians1 #JesusIsLord #Faith #Christianlife

We are honored to welcome Dr. Keith Sherlin of Christicommunity to Calvary, where he presents "The Goodness of God in Our Country." Dr. Sherlin presents the rich Judeo-Christian heritage that shapes our nation and highlight its profound influence on the founding documents of the United States. #GoodnessOfGod #JudeoChristianHeritage #AmericanHistory #FaithAndNation #CalvaryCommunity #Christicommunity #HeritageAndFaith

Pastor Dan's sermon emphasizes that true Christian living is defined by a continual commitment to love others, fulfilling the moral obligations of the Ten Commandments through compassionate and righteous actions. #ChristianLove #BiblicalEthics #TenCommandments #GraceThroughFaith #CompassionateLiving