Calvary Campus - First Baptist Church

Chris Wall • Matthew 7-24-29 The ending of the Sermon on the Mount issues a call to hear the Word and put it into practice. When God’s word is discovered, understood, and practiced, stability and endurance is the result. This passage will be both a great launching point and ending point for 2023.

Chris Wall I am on the journey when I actively worship with this local body, when I connect the spiritual truths of God’s word to my daily life, when I am involved in genuine Biblical community and when I am engaged with others as an ambassador for Christ.

Misael Gonzalez • Hebrews 1:5-14 As King, Jesus rules in such a way as not to allow sin to reign over us any longer. In the Old Testament, the monarchy was established for the peace, prosperity, and welfare of the nation. The prototype king was David. No king was ever as beloved as he was. He was God's ruling representative among the people. With David on the throne, the nation of Israel could say, "All is well." Few things comfort a nation more than having a ruler of righteousness and strength sitting on the throne of power. It was said of David that he "reigned over all Israel. And David administered justice and equity to all his people" (2 Sam. 8:15). However, we have a King greater than David. Christ came in the line of David as David's son and yet also as David's Lord (Matt. 22:42–45). He is "the ruler of kings on earth" (Rev. 1:5) and "King of kings and Lord of lords" (19:16), including David. He rules with perfect justice and equity. As our King, He has fought our battles and now rules in such a way that sin never can reign over us (Rom. 6:7–14).

Misael Gonzalez • Hebrews 9:11-15 NIV Human nature is to sacrifice someone else for your own selfish gain. What God has done is completely opposite of that. God the Father sent God the Son to make a sacrifice for all humanity as THE High Priest. However, that sacrifice was his on body and blood. We have the God who sacrificed himself for all people.

Misael Gonzalez • Hebrews 1:1-4 As Prophet, Jesus pronounced an end to all our sin. All through history, the prophet stood as the mouthpiece for God clearly and boldly proclaiming His word to humanity. The prophet brought both messages of indictment for sin calling people to repentance and opportunities for repentance revealing the path to restoration. Jesus, as the final and sufficient Prophet entered human history bringing both warnings of judgment and the path to forgiveness. All the prophets point to Jesus as the Prophet, Priest, and King for all the world. Are you willing to submit to the prophetic voice of God?

Misael Gonzalez • 2 Corinthians 5:17-19 There are things in our families that happen, and we do not know why? Whether it’s an unspoken or spoken tradition, or just something that your family has done for many years that other families do not. After a holiday, we sometimes come out of those family gathers asking the question, why does my family do “this” or “that”. The same question can be asked about a family of faith and why we baptize and do the Lord’s supper.

Misael Gonzalez • Matthew 24:1-8 NIV Whenever we wonder about our future, most of the time we are thinking about our immediate future. As in, tomorrow, a month from now, or a year from now. But when is the last time you thought about your eternal future? What does the triumphant return of Jesus mean to you?

Rob Rizzo • 1 Timothy 2:1-4 God alone is Lord of the conscience, and He has left it free from the doctrines and commandments of men which are contrary to His Word or not contained in it. Church and state should be separate. The state owes to every church protection and full freedom in the pursuit of its spiritual ends. In providing for such freedom no ecclesiastical group or denomination should be favored by the state more than others. Civil government being ordained of God, it is the duty of Christians to render loyal obedience thereto in all things not contrary to the revealed will of God. The church should not resort to the civil power to carry on its work. The gospel of Christ contemplates spiritual means alone for the pursuit of its ends. The state has no right to impose penalties for religious opinions of any kind. The state has no right to impose taxes for the support of any form of religion. A free church in a free state is the Christian ideal, and this implies the right of free and unhindered access to God on the part of all men, and the right to form and propagate opinions in the sphere of religion without interference by the civil power.

Chad Balthrop • Jude 1:1-4 NKJV A New Testament church of the Lord Jesus Christ is an autonomous local congregation of baptized believers, associated by covenant in the faith and fellowship of the gospel; observing the two ordinances of Christ, governed by His laws, exercising the gifts, rights, and privileges invested in them by His Word, and seeking to extend the gospel to the ends of the earth. Each congregation operates under the Lordship of Christ through democratic processes. In such a congregation each member is responsible and accountable to Christ as Lord. Its scriptural officers are pastors and deacons. While both men and women are gifted for service in the church, the office of pastor is limited to men as qualified by Scripture. The New Testament speaks also of the church as the Body of Christ which includes all of the redeemed of all the ages, believers from every tribe, and tongue, and people, and nation.

Misael Gonzalez • Genesis 38:1-6 NIV All Christians are under obligation to seek to make the will of Christ supreme in our own lives and in human society. means and methods used for the improvement of society and the establishment of righteousness among men can be truly and permanently helpful only when they are rooted in the regeneration of the individual by the saving grace of God in Jesus Christ. In the spirit of Christ, Christians should oppose racism, every form of greed, selfishness, and vice, and all forms of sexual immorality including adultery, homosexuality, and pornography. We should work to provide for the orphaned, the needy, the abused, the aged, and contend for the sanctity of all human life from conception to natural death.

Misael Gonzalez • Matthew 5:14-16 All Christians are under obligation to seek to make the will of Christ supreme in our own lives and in human society. Means and methods used for the improvement of society and the establishment of righteousness among men can be truly and permanently helpful only when they are rooted in the regeneration of the individual by the saving grace of God in Jesus Christ. In the spirit of Christ, Christians should oppose racism, every form of greed, selfishness, and vice, and all forms of sexual immorality, including adultery, homosexuality, and pornography. We should work to provide for the orphaned, the needy, the abused, the aged, the helpless, and the sick. We should speak on behalf of the unborn and contend for the sanctity of all human life from conception to natural death. Every Christian should seek to bring industry, government, and society as a whole under the sway of the principles of righteousness, truth, and brotherly love. In order to promote these ends Christians should be ready to work with all men of good will in any good cause, always being careful to act in the spirit of love without compromising their loyalty to Christ and His truth."

Misael Gonzalez It is the duty and privilege of every follower of Christ and of every church of the Lord Jesus Christ to endeavor to make disciples of all nations. The new birth of a man’s spirit by God’s Holy Spirit means the birth of love for others. Missionary effort on the part of all rests thus upon a spiritual necessity of the regenerate life, and is expressly and repeatedly commanded in the teachings of Christ. The Lord Jesus Christ has commanded the preaching of the gospel to all nations. It is the duty of every child of God to seek constantly to win the lost to Christ by verbal witness undergirded by a Christian lifestyle, and by other methods in harmony with the gospel of Christ.

Kevin Ezell

Chris Wall • 1 Corinthians 16:1-4 NIV Stewardship. God is the source of all blessings, temporal and spiritual; all that we have and are we owe to Him. Christians have a spiritual debtorship to the whole world, a holy trusteeship in the gospel, and a binding stewardship in their possessions. They are therefore under obligation to serve Him with their time, talents, and material possessions; and should recognize all these as entrusted to them to use for the glory of God and for helping others. According to the Scriptures, Christians should contribute of their means cheerfully, regularly, systematically, proportionately, and liberally for the advancement of the Redeemer’s cause on earth.

Misael Gonzalez • John 3:16-17 NIV Are we in danger? When a Christian tells us that we need to be saved, we ask “saved from what?”. In this message we will be answering that very question because it is the most important question to answer what we need saving from and why.

Misael Gonzalez • Luke 13:1-5 NIV When bad things happen to us, we begin to question God, others, and ourselves. We try to find an explanation that logically and emotionally helps us comprehend the bad situation we find ourselves in. Can an answer always be found?

Chris Wall • 2 Timothy 3:14-17 The Holy Bible was written by men but divinely inspired and is God’s revelation of Himself to man. It is a perfect treasure of divine instruction. It I has God for its author, salvation for its end, and truth, without any mixture of error, for its matter. Therefore, all Scripture is totally true and trustworthy. It reveals the principles by which God judges us, and therefore is, and will remain to the end of the world, the true center of Christian union, and the supreme standard by which all human conduct, creeds, and religious opinions should be tried. All Scripture is a testimony to Christ, who is Himself the focus of divine revelation.

Misael Gonzalez • Matthew 9:35-36 There are so many questions that keep us up at night. One of them is the title of this message. My prayer is that we will be able to give a logical and biblical answer to a question that gives meaning to everything else that we do.

Wilson Geisler

Misael Gonzalez • Mark 12:28-31 Is this world the best that it gets? Is there only one way to Heaven? We have all been sitting by the fire with our friends when the conversation turns super deep. You talk about whether or not there is life after death and much more. This message is just the beginning of attempting to answer some hard questions about life and using the Bible as a guide.

Misael Gonzalez • 1 Peter 5:8-11 NIV Great stories come out of great struggles. Scripture reminds us that God set our boundaries in pleasant places. Yet every day we face the pressure that comes from desires that tempt us to play outside the lines, people that push us to move the line, and an adversary that seeks to destroy us anywhere the line may fall. The pressure you experience today prepares you for the battle you face tomorrow. With firm resolve in the One who fights (and wins) every battle, you can stand.

Misael Gonzalez • 1 Peter 5:1-7 NIV In times of persecution and trial, the local church is one of your greatest divine gifts of help, blessing and relationships. God calls us together and intentionally puts leaders in your life to walk with you through every circumstance. When it comes to the leadership structure of churches, most people don’t really look deeply into what the Bible says about church leadership. Most people simply accept what they see without really looking deeply into scripture. God used Peter to help us understand the value of church leadership as a source of strength in difficult times.

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Misael Gonzalez - Carlos Moreno • 1 Peter 4:7-11 From the very beginning time, God has pointed His people to live each day with heaven in mind. Serving the Lord naturally moves us as a church to walk together. This passage reminds of the power available when we walk with the Lord and walk together.

Misael Gonzalez • 1 Peter 4:1-6 NIV Everyone draws the line somewhere. Draw behind the crowd, you’re ridiculed. Draw with the crowd, you’re celebrated. Draw ahead of the crowd, you might be considered a criminal.Scripture reminds us that God set our boundaries in pleasant places. The best lines aren’t ours to draw. Whatever the crowd may say, wherever the crowd may go, within the borders of His grace, discover the strength to stand.

Nathan McKnight • 1 Peter 3:13-22 NIV A meme is a picture, video, or piece of text shared over and over again that communicates an idea or feeling that people have together. Memes illustrate moments for people when words just aren’t enough. They can be funny, serious, or pointed. In Scripture, some principles are so rich in meaning that God paints multiple pictures to help us understand the significance of His desire for us. Submissiveness is a quality of character that God celebrates and invites every believer to practice. Through a series of pictures in Scripture, God helps us understand the strength and confidence that comes when we submit to Him. Is it possible that submission helps marriage last a lifetime as we magnify the gospel story together?

Misael Gonzalez • 1 Peter 3:8-12 NIV A meme is a picture, video, or piece of text shared over and over again that communicates an idea or feeling that people have together. Memes illustrate moments for people when words just aren’t enough. They can be funny, serious, or pointed. In Scripture, some principles are so rich in meaning that God paints multiple pictures to help us understand the significance of His desire for us. Submissiveness is a quality of character that God celebrates and invites every believer to practice. Through a series of pictures in Scripture, God helps us understand the strength and confidence that comes when we submit to Him. Is it possible that submission helps marriage last a lifetime as we magnify the gospel story together?

Keith Davis • 1 Peter 3:1-7 NIV A meme is a picture, video, or piece of text shared over and over again that communicates an idea or feeling that people have together. Memes illustrate moments for people when words just aren’t enough. They can be funny, serious, or pointed. In Scripture, some principles are so rich in meaning that God paints multiple pictures to help us understand the significance of His desire for us. Submissiveness is a quality of character that God celebrates and invites every believer to practice. Through a series of pictures in Scripture, God helps us understand the strength and confidence that comes when we submit to Him. Is it possible that submission helps marriage last a lifetime as we magnify the gospel story together?

Brad Aylor • 1 Peter 3:1-7 ESV A meme is a picture, video, or piece of text shared over and over again that communicates an idea or feeling that people have together. Memes illustrate moments for people when words just aren’t enough. They can be funny, serious, or pointed. In Scripture, some principles are so rich in meaning that God paints multiple pictures to help us understand the significance of His desire for us. Submissiveness is a quality of character that God celebrates and invites every believer to practice. Through a series of pictures in Scripture, God helps us understand the strength and confidence that comes when we submit to Him. Is it possible that submission helps marriage last a lifetime as we magnify the gospel story together?

Misael Gonzalez • 1 Peter 2:18-25 NIV We must redefine submission in a world that has distorted what it means to trust others and do good. Luckily, God has not only asked us to submission, but was the prime of example of why and how to submit. If God is the God of our bosses, who is there to fear?

Misael Gonzalez • 1 Peter 2 13-17 NIV Do you like talking about controversial things? This message is just the beginning of our series on what Submission means. This misunderstood topic is something people struggle with. Instead of celebrating the people who submit, we tend to ignore them, dismiss them, or even step on them because it’s a quality of character our culture simply does not respect.

Misael Gonzalez • 1 Peter 2:9-12 ESV Do you feel like you are stumbling through life? That is because you are walking around ignoring or rejecting God. I know it might sound crazy, but we were never meant to live a life without a close relationship with the one and only God of all things. He is the one who purifies us and gives us true purpose.

Chris Wall • 1 Peter 2:1-10 ESV Salvation cannot be earned and it is certainly not deserved. No one can ever be good enough to earn a place in God's Kingdom. Salvation is a gift. However, after that gift is received, the Holy Spirit grows us and matures us into faithful followers of Jesus. During this process, we learn to stop doing the things connected to our sinful nature. Today, we will see some of those practices we must eliminate as spiritual growth takes place.

Misael Gonzalez • Ephesians 3:14-21 NIV What was or will be your birthday wish this year? Birthday wishes are nothing but a dream. But what if we turned a dream into a real vision, we take small steps to execute? Celebrate the birth of theMission Church with us and how we wouldn’t be here without the 75th anniversary of First Baptist Owasso and the 77th anniversary of Calvary Baptist Church.

Misael Gonzalez • Luke 24:1-12 (NIV) Do you feel unsatisfied with the answers you are trying to find for life? Culture tells us that the answer to life can be found in pleasure, power, and praise, but all of those come and go. The only answer that will forever satisfy humanity is to accept the love of their creator, redeemer, and sustainer, God himself.

Misael Gonzalez • Luke 9:18-27 NIV Have you ever asked yourself why “the Cross” is a big deal? You have probably seen people hang them around their neck or house. The hype is less about “the Cross” itself, but who and what it reminds people of. The God who took my place. The God that saved my life.

Chris Wall • Matthew 12:38-42 ESV “What more do you want?”. This is a valid question to ask after you have done everything possible to “prove” your point or “prove” your love to someone, yet they still don’t believe you. In this message, we see how people with unrepented hearts, wanted Jesus to “really” prove who he was even though he had already done all the signs to proclaim exactly who he was.

Chad Balthrop • 1 Peter 1:17-25 NKJV It doesn’t seem fair. The food that tastes the best is bad for us. The things we want to buy are more than we can afford. The life we’ve always wanted seems just outside our reach. Yet God reminds us. There’s more to this life than this moment. Every minor decision paves the way to monumental mistakes or builds memories that tell a story you can’t wait to read again. By the grace of God, your life has been transformed. You don’t have to live by the world’s rules anymore. You’ve received a noble name and with it come all the promises of God.

Misael Gonzalez • 1 Peter 1:17:21 NIV Why do you believe some things lose their value over time? Is it because it’s use or because it has become less meaningful to us over time? In this message, we will look at how a meaningful transformation leads to peopling living for Jesus like they mean it.

Misael Gonzalez • Romans 1:8-16 NIV Jesus Christ has always been the hope for every one in every generation. As we celebrate two anniversaries and the birth of theMission Church - laMisión Iglesia, we remember of our place in Gods story. He is the hero and we need saving.

Misael Gonzalez • 1 Peter 1:10-12 NIV Every generation is different and lives through distinct struggles. However, the message of the gospel has remained the same throughout history. How do we share the historic hope of Jesus, while embracing the generational shifts ahead of us?

Misael Gonzalez • 1 Peter 1:3-9 NIV Do you feel like your hope is dying? Do you know that it is possible to have a kind of hope that never dies? Hope has a name, and his name is Jesus Christ. His eternal living hope inspires us to praise God even if we are hurt, even if we are confused, even if we never see tomorrow, because He has saved our soul and given us an eternal inheritance in heaven.

Caleb and Jeremy Freeman • John 11

Misael Gonzalez • 1 Peter 1:1-2 NIV Transformation is not something that happens by doing the same thing repeatedly expecting the same results. Transformation always takes work; work from something outside of ourselves. Without Gods intervention and work, we cannot be transformed into new human beings with a new soul, new family, new destination, and a new purpose. God’s grace is for everything, and he knows who will adore him or those who will ignore him. You can be transformed by Jesus Christ today.

Misael Gonzalez • Revelation 3:14-22 NIV You are always influencing someone. Whether you know it or not, people are always watching and learning from what you do and speak. As Ambassadors for Christ, we represent who Christ is, what he has done in our life, and the victory we have in him. We are a walking testimony of Gods grace, forgiveness, and love. As we represent Christ, we have the opportunity to display how a relationship God is the most valuable thing we can have.

Misael Gonzalez • Revelation 3:1-6 NIV The feeling of isolation is one of the worst in the world. Many times, we are surrounded by so many people but are seen by no one. God, in his triune nature, lives in community with Himself and has created humanity to live in community with us. But what is the difference between hanging out with people and living in a biblical community? Listen and find out the difference of why you need one over the other.

Misael Gonzalez • Revelation 2:18-29 NIV Do you ever feel like God is far away? Maybe it’s hard to feel like you are really connected to Him. Everyone goes through moments where they feel like this. In the next 30 minutes, I hope you are encouraged to know how to connect with God when you feel far away. There is nothing sweeter than connecting with God’s truth to your daily life.

Misael Gonzalez • Revelation 2:1-7 NIV Our church has and will continue to live theMission Life Here, There, and Everywhere. As we seek to live theMission Life, we must reflect on our established vision that helps direct who we aim to be and how we do ministry. Our vision statement is: We exist to love all people to Christ, equipping them on their journey with God and one another. To love all people to Christ, we must first be loved by Christ, love Him, then love others.No one should get trapped serving God without first loving God.

Chad Balthrop • Acts 1:6-8 ESV #theMissionLife - Unless God stops me, I will be involved in church every Sunday this year.

Misael Gonzalez • Matthew 2:1-12 NIV Unrealistic expectations lead to disappoint. Jesus, the Christmas promise, will never disappointment because he has clearly told us what to expect. The Old Testament pointed to a Savior who would be born in Bethlehem. The New Testament points to this same Savior triumphally returning in amazing glory. As we wait, let us worship Jesus in expectation and prepare for his second arrival.

Chris Wall • Luke 2:8-20 ESV The Christmas Promise is about God’s perfect timing to bring exactly what humanity needed, exactly when they needed it. God could have given us an inside look to Joseph or Mary’s reaction to Jesus’ birth. Instead, He gave us an inside look of how the promise was revealed to shepherds who were unaware of what washappening. Their response to the news discloses how they revered God’s promise andHis timing of it all.