Calvary Bible Church Grand Junction

We are all weary people who need help. Isaiah 50 is written to weary people, and the help we find in this chapter comes from the Servant of the Lord, Jesus Christ.

What are relationships in the church supposed to look like? Relationships in the church are to be shaped by the gospel. Paul and Philemon demonstrate two critical components of gospel relationships: we pray for one another, and we refresh one another.

Why do we have the books of the Bible we do, and how can we trust we have the right ones? These questions and more are addressed by Pastor Jess Miller as he teaches through what we teach at CBC.

In this sermon, Pastor Jess Miller introduces us to the book of Philemon. This little book is important because it has much to teach us about Christian relationships and the change the gospel brings to a life. It shows us who God is and live as followers of Jesus Christ.

In this session, Pastor Jess Miller teaches on the importance of God's general and special revelation.

The Shema teaches us who our God is, and who God is demands a response—love. There is no greater command than the command to love God with all our heart, soul, and might. All other obedience and worship flow from our love for God. In the final message in this series, Pastor Jess Miller unpacks what it means for us to love God and then points us to Jesus, the only man who perfectly loved God from his heart.

The second session of our class working through the doctrine of Calvary Bible Church. *The recording starts after the class has started.

In this sermon, Pastor Jess Miller looks at what it means to be a disciple of Jesus. The first Christians demonstrate for us four essential elements that all followers of Jesus devote themselves to: the apostles' teaching, the fellowship, the breaking of bread, and the prayers. This sermon was preached during a baptism service, so it is preached in two parts: the first teaching about baptism, and the second part, the exposition of Acts 2:42.

In this class, Pastor Jess Miller is teaching through the doctrine taught at Calvary Bible Church. This first session is an introduction to the class, and an explanation of what the elders are doing as they craft a new doctrinal statement for CBC.

The Shema is a commandment for all of God's people. It has two elements: to know God, and to love him with your entire being. This command is to be listened to and obeyed.

At the heart of the nation of Israel's life and worship were these words: "Hear, O Israel: The Lord our God is one. You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind." While these words were important for faithful Jews to hear, they're important for us to consider as well. Jesus called this command the greatest commandment. In this sermon, Pastor Jess Miller sets the context of the Shema. The context is one of grace and redemption shown to Israel. The book of Deuteronomy is in the context of covenant, covenant community, and covenant commandments.

We begin our study in the Bible's smallest books by looking at the book of Obadiah. This book, unfamiliar to many Christians, teaches us important things about God. Through God's judgment on the nation of Edom, we see that God is powerful, a just judge, and is faithful to the gracious promises he has made.

Jacob has two significant encounters with the Lord in his life, and the first is recorded in Genesis 28. In Genesis 28, the Lord calls Jacob, blesses him, makes promises to him, and gives him a new identity. Through Jacob, all the families of the earth will be blessed. However, Jacob is an unexpected recipient of God's blessing. What we see in Jacob, and have seen in the book of Genesis, is that salvation is all of God's mercy and grace, so that all the glory goes to God alone.

In Genesis 22, Abraham's faith is tested, but Genesis 22 is about more than Abraham's tested faith. Genesis 22 is designed by God to point us to Jesus Christ. In the life of Isaac, and the life of Christ, we see a son, conceived by supernatural power, the son of promise, a son who would carry the wood for his sacrifice, and then be raised from the dead.

In Genesis 15:6, we read that Abraham believed God, and it was counted to him as righteousness. In Genesis 22, we see that Abraham's faith is tested. A common theme throughout the scriptures is the Lord testing his people. In these tests, the Lord has good and gracious purposes. The testing of Abraham's faith is not for the Lord. The Lord knows Abraham's faith is genuine. The testing of Abraham's faith is for Abraham, and for us today. In Abraham's response to the testing of his faith, we see how true faith responds to trials.

In Genesis, as in all of the Bible, we see that salvation is a gift of God's grace. God's gracious gift of salvation is to be received by faith alone, apart from works, law-keeping, or merit of any kind. In Genesis 15:6, righteousness is credited to Abram by faith. Abram's faith is the same kind of faith all believers share. His faith was in God's Word, in God's promise, and in God's power.

In Luke 19, Jesus speaks in a parable to help Christians understand how they are to live in between Jesus' first advent, and his return. We have all been given gifts from God that are to be used for his glory: time, possessions, bodies, finances, and words. As we await the return of the King, we are to be faithful with what has been entrusted to us.

All people deserve God's judgment, and only when we understand that can we recognize the greatness of God's grace. What we see in Genesis, and the whole Bible, is that salvation cannot come from man. Salvation comes only from God's grace. The salvation God provides for sinners is founded upon and flows from his free grace.

Malachi's message from the Lord could be summarized this way: I have loved you (1:2), but you despise my name (1:6). I have loved you, but you profane the covenant (2:10). I have loved you, but you doubt my justice (2:17). I have loved you, but you have robbed me (3:8). I have loved you, but you think it vain to serve me (3:13). Therefore, return to me by remembering the law of my servant Moses, the statutes and rules that I commanded him at Horeb for all Israel (4:4), and know that I am bringing the day of the Lord which will bring judgment and salvation for my people (4:1; 5-6).

Satan works to deceive people into believing that there is no judgment from God. As the story of Genesis unfolds, we see that God does bring judgment. As a righteous God, he must bring judgment; sin cannot be overlooked.

Zechariah is preaching to a discouraged and disillusioned people. Ministering alongside Haggai, who encouraged the people to build the temple, Zechariah focused on the spiritual state of the people, reminding them that the Lord had not forsaken them. The Lord used Zechariah's message to prepare the people to inhabit the land and worship in the temple. Zechariah's contemporary message looked beyond the current state of the returned exiles. Their repentance and preparatory work paved the way for the Messiah to come, and for the future establishment of his kingdom and a new creation.

Genesis chapter 5 records for us the family line of Adam through his son Seth. More than just a genealogy, Genesis 5 shows us the end of all mankind; death. Death is the consequence of sin, therefore we will experience physical death, we are born spiritually dead, and the judgement of the second death, eternal fire, awaits us all. However, Jesus is the answer to the problem of death.

Canonically, Zephaniah and Haggai are certainly positioned near themselves for good reason. Zephaniah prophesied that sin would be swept away by judgment in the day of the Lord. This will usher in a glorious future where judgment will be swept away by forgiveness. Haggai helps us see that the glorious future has not yet arrived. The Day of the Lord prophesied of has come upon Jerusalem, the people have been exiled to Babylon, and have now returned, just as the Lord promised. However, things are not better in Israel; in fact, the exile seems to continue.

God wants his people to be serious minded people; serious about sin and its devastating impacts on us and the world. As we move past Genesis 3, we see how deeply sin has corrupted the hearts of mankind. Because of the fall, mankind is totally depraved. We are morally corrupt in our hearts. Our mind, will, emotions, affections, and desires are all depraved. What do depraved people need? They need grace from God.

Nahum and Habakuk help us understand that even if judgment on God's enemies seems delayed, in the plans and purposes of God, it is always at the right time. Nahum prophecies about the coming destruction of the nation of Assyria. Nahum reveals that God's authority is over all nations. Sin provokes his justice, and he brings judgment for his glory, and the good of his people. Habakuk demonstrates the response of the righteous as they live in the midst of sinful people and await God's judgment. The righteous live by faith.

In this sermon from Genesis 3, Pastor Jess Miller continues to examine the results of sin in our lives. The results of sin are guilt, shame, and fear, but what do we do with these things? We run to Jesus Christ. In God's grace, he does not leave his children to wallow in their guilt, shame, and fear. The gospel frees us from the despair of past and present sins.

The prophet Micah exposes sin and corruption in Judah and Israel, but also looks forward to a glorious future under a king of peace. Despite sin and covenant failure, Micah teaches us about God's steadfast love and forgiveness.

Sin has immediate effects, all of which we see in Genesis 3: guilt, shame and fear. One of the primary jobs of the church is to preach the truth about sin. God's working in a person's heart is evidenced by a growing conviction over their sin. When we experience guilt, shame, and fear, only then are we able to see Jesus for the Savior that he is.

Genesis 3 introduces us to the source of sin, the devil. He is a real being, created by God. This naturally leads to the question, "Why did God create the devil?" In this sermon, Pastor Jess Miller shows how God has created, even the devil, by his will and for his will.

The books of Obadiah and Jonah are unique in the Minor Prophets. Obadiah displays God's judgment on the nation of Edom, while Jonah displays God's grace and patience towards the Ninevites.

Where does sin come from? Genesis 3 reveals that the source of sin is Satan. He is the adversary of God's. He is a corrupted being who has rebelled against God. He is cruel, with nothing good in him. However, for the Christian, Christ's death and resurrection assures us that the devil is defeated.

The Lord called Amos to confront the northern Kingdom of Israel for their violations of the covenant. The Lord's indictment is focussed on ethical issues. Though a prosperous people, they did not recognize their prosperity as coming from the Lord, but used their wealth for their pleasure and at the expense of the vunerable. Therefore, they would face judgment through exile for their sin, but exile and judgment will not be the last word. Their future hope is found in a future Davidic king.

In this lesson, we survey the book of Joel. The book of Joel teaches us that the day of the Lord is near. Using a plague of locust, that had come upon the land, the Lord, through his prophet Joel, calls his people to return to him. If they will not return, a greater judgment will come. Joel holds out hope for the people who will return. YHWH is gracious and merciful and abounding in steadfast love. Though the Lord judges, the Day of the Lord is also a day of salvation and deliverance for his people.

As we examine the doctrine of sin, we must answer the question, "What does God want us to know about sin?" To understand sin, we must understand God's authority and God's law. Sin, in its most fundamental aspect, is the willful breaking of God's law.

Why is there suffering, sickness, death and evil in the world? The answer is found in Genesis 3: human sin. As we continue our theoligical journey through the book of Genesis, we now turn to study the doctrine of sin. Genesis 3 tells us what sin is, and where it comes, but it also gives us hope for salvation from sin.

In this lesson we survey the book of Hosea. The book of Hosea reveals God's covenant faithful love and Israel's adultery and rejection of the Lord. Hosea's life, marrying a prostitute, and the prophetic word he spoke, vividly show the gravity of Israel's sin and the judgment they will receive. However, the Lord will be faithful to restore.

In this special sermon, Pastor Jess Miller addresses the church's response to the assassination of Charlie Kirk. As Christians live righteous lives in an unrighteous world, we should expect persecution. Therefore, we need a renewed call to gospel boldness. Charlie Kirk, though a political commentator, was first a Christian, and he was killed for believing and proclaiming the truth of the Bible and applying it to issues in our culture. What is the response of the church to Charlie Kirk's death? We preach the gospel and trust the sovereign grace of God to save.

In this introduction to the Minor Prophets, we address some of the reasons the prophets can be so challenging to read and understand. We also examine who could be a prophet, what their job was, and how the prophets serve to teach us about God.

Our theological survey of the book of Genesis, and specifically the doctrine of man, leads us to examine God's purpose in marriage. God has designed and defined what marriage is: one man and one woman in an unbreakable covenant union. God has also designed marriage to reflect the gospel. Therefore, Christian marriages, filled with grace, love, and forgiveness, are one of the ways we proclaim Christ.

This sermon continues our study of the doctrine of humanity in the book of Genesis. In Genesis 2, we see that God created mankind to work. Work is a good gift from God, and a way that we image God in the world.

This sermon is part of our theological survey of the book of Genesis. As we examine the doctrine of man, we see in the first chapter of Genesis that mankind is created in the image of God. What does it mean that we are created in God's image? That is what Pastor Jess Miller unpacks in this sermon.