Messages from Calvary Baptist Church in Cobourg Ontario. "To the glory of God, helping people walk with Jesus in faith, hope, and love."
Today I speak about becoming a military chaplain.
Today I speak about becoming a military chaplain.
Today we look at Ruth, Hannah, plus many other women from the Bible. Unfortunately, the microphone did not properly connect to my phone. Sorry for the audio quality.
Today we look at Ruth, Hannah, plus many other women from the Bible. Unfortunately, the microphone did not properly connect to my phone. Sorry for the audio quality.
When you have read Matthew, Mark, and Luke, John feels different. Is the Bible inconsistent? The Scripture Focus is John 1:1-18.
When you have read Matthew, Mark, and Luke, John feels different. Is the Bible inconsistent? The Scripture Focus is John 1:1-18.
Are you ever confused about faith, Christianity, or the Bible? Are you ever certain about faith, Christianity, or the Bible? You are not alone! Our Scripture Focus today is Luke 24:13-35.
Are you ever confused about faith, Christianity, or the Bible? Are you ever certain about faith, Christianity, or the Bible? You are not alone! Our Scripture Focus today is Luke 24:13-35.
Can we depend on God to take our side? That is a question we face as we think through Luke Luke 18:1-14.
Can we depend on God to take our side? That is a question we face as we think through Luke Luke 18:1-14.
Do you wonder when God is going to do the next big thing? You are not alone! Today we go back to that time some Pharisees asked Jesus when the Kingdom was coming in Luke 17:20-37.
Do you wonder when God is going to do the next big thing? You are not alone! Today we go back to that time some Pharisees asked Jesus when the Kingdom was coming in Luke 17:20-37.
Are you looking for a sign from God that God exists and loves you? Today we think through the words of Jesus about Jonah and Easter. The Scripture Focus is Matthew 12:38-42
Are you looking for a sign from God that God exists and loves you? Today we think through the words of Jesus about Jonah and Easter. The Scripture Focus is Matthew 12:38-42
Jesus told us to pick up our cross and follow. Today we look at what is meant by that. The Scripture Focus is Luke 9:18-27.
Jesus told us to pick up our cross and follow. Today we look at what is meant by that. The Scripture Focus is Luke 9:18-27.
Today we think through the nature of the Bible with the help of Luke 1:1-4.
Today we think through the nature of the Bible with the help of Luke 1:1-4.
With many of us making the commitment to reading through the Bible, or the New Testament this year, we take a moment to think through how to read the Bible, and how not to. The Scripture Focus is 1st John 1:1-4.
You've heard of how the Grinch stole Christmas. For Advent we are looking at how our peace, hope, joy, and love can be stolen at Christmas. Today we focus on how our love can be stolen by consumerism and greed.. The Scripture Focus is Isaiah 7:10-16 and Matthew 1:18-25.
You've heard of how the Grinch stole Christmas. For Advent we are looking at how our peace, hope, joy, and love can be stolen at Christmas. Today we focus on how our joy can be stolen by grief. The Scripture Focus is Isaiah 35:1-10.
You've heard of how the Grinch stole Christmas. For Advent we are looking at how our peace, hope, joy, and love can be stolen at Christmas. Today we focus on how our hope can be stolen by unwise expectations. The Scripture Focus is Isaiah 11:1-10.
You've heard of how the Grinch stole Christmas. For Advent we are looking at how our peace, hope, joy, and love can be stolen at Christmas. Today we focus on how our peace can be stolen by wars and rumours of wars, and conflicts closer to home. The Scripture Focus is Isaiah 2:1-5
We continue our series on "What Kind of Church" with the theme of hospitality. This series is based on the cultural statements of Open Table Communities, which can be found at https://www.opentablecommunities.com
We continue our series on "What Kind of Church" with the theme of justice. This series is based on the cultural statements of Open Table Communities, which can be found at https://www.opentablecommunities.com
In honour of our 137th Anniversary we welcome guest preacher, Rev. Brenda Mann. Brenda was a member of Calvary from 1981-1987 when her husband, Rev. Ralph Mann, was the pastor. The Scripture readings are Isaiah 53; 1 Peter 2:9; 1 Peter 4:8-11
We continue our series on "What Kind of Church" with the theme of mutuality. This series is based on the cultural statements of Open Table Communities, which can be found at https://www.opentablecommunities.com
We continue our series on "What Kind of Church" with the theme of empathy and compassion. This series is based on the cultural statements of Open Table Communities, which can be found at https://www.opentablecommunities.com
For Thanksgiving Sunday we continue our series on "What Kind of Church" with the theme of generosity. This series is based on the cultural statements of Open Table Communities, which can be found at https://www.opentablecommunities.com Unfortunately, I forgot to clip on my mic, so the first wee bit has worse sound than usual!
What does growing in Christ look like? This is the second in our series "What Kind of Church."
Many people do not feel comfortable in church. We might wonder if Jesus himself would feel comfortable in some churches! This Sunday we launch an eight week series called “The Kind of Church Where Jesus Would Feel at Home.” This series is based on the cultural statements of Open Table Communities, https://www.opentablecommunities.com.
Everyone knows that Christians are obligated to keep the Sabbath, right? This is the second part in a two part series looking at Sundays and Sabbaths.
There is a lack of confusion about the Sabbath and Sundays. Notice that I didn't say there is a lot of confusion about the Sabbath and Sundays, but there is a lack of confusion. Everyone knows that Sunday is the Sabbath, right? Everyone knows that no one, especially Baptist pastors, should shop or cut the grass on a Sunday, right? We all know it is a day of rest, right? Should we be confused about Sabbath and Sundays? Today we take a look.
Jesus taught us to love our enemies. There is a group of people that we Christians seem to struggle to love even more than our enemies. Today we think through the words of Jesus about love as recorded in John 13:34-35. This may be the last podcast for 16 weeks as I will be on a mix of sabbatical and holidays. Thank you for your understanding!
Afraid of death? Or afraid of life after death? Looking at what Jesus said as recorded in John 10:27-29, the follower of Jesus need not fear. The Scripture Focus for today is John 10:22-30
If we are more devoted to Jesus than others, should we expect greater privileges? The interaction between Peter and Jesus following his resurrection will cause us to think through what we can expect. The Scripture Focus for today is John 21:1-19
Would you say your life is marked by peace? Or has fear and fighting overwhelmed any sense of peace you may have once had? Today we think through that moment Jesus said “peace be with you.” The Scripture Focus for today is John 20:19-31
Jesus is risen! That changes everything. Yet we often resist change. Today the resurrection of Jesus will inspire us to think about change. The Scripture Focus for today is John 20:1-18 The video of this podcast can be seen at https://youtu.be/mNrAsUx0C9Q
Are you feeling triumphant these days? Or hopeless? Jesus' “triumphal” entry into Jerusalem less than a week before his execution will help us reflect on our hopeless situations. The Scripture Focus for today is Luke 19:28-40.
What happens when bad character meets bad ideas? With Judas and the chief priests in our Scripture Focus today, we don't need to go too far to find out! The Scripture Focus is John 12:1-11.
Are you like the prodigal son? Or are you more like his older brother? Today we will be encouraged and challenged by three parables of Jesus found in Luke 15:1-32.
What does faithfulness to God look like? As we focus on Luke 13:1-9 we may be challenged to rethink our answer.
Does your heart break when you see someone choose a destructive path? Perhaps your heart breaks watching what is happening in Ukraine. Today we consider what breaks God's heart. The Scripture Focus for today is Luke 13:31-35
Do salt and light describe you and I? Salt and light are not just helpful, they are essential. Does that describe us as Christians? Today we take a look as we continue the series on Jesus' Sermon on the Mount.
If we were to come up with a set of beatitudes based on our observation of the way things are in our society, what might we come up with? Of course, things may not be as they seem. Today we consider who are the blessed ones according to Jesus.
Jesus astonished everyone with his teaching. His teaching has had, and continues to have, a profound impact on our word. Before Jesus was a teacher, he was a learner. Today we look at the importance of learning to learn.
Have you come to the right place for worship? Have you brought the right offering? Our Scripture Focus today will help us reflect on what we offer God, and where.
With 35 billion chapters of the Bible read with the Bible app called YouVersion, what did they declare the 2019 verse of the year to be? Today we find out.
What is the biggest threat to your well being this Christmas? It might be health, family dynamics, work, or an addiction. It could be Xmas itself, with all the stress that comes with it. Today we take a look at the threat to everyone's well being...
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