Calvary Chapel Fort Lauderdale Audio Podcast

Join us as we continue through 1 Timothy 1 together! There are lots of confusing and misleading messages out there, so this weekend, let's focus on rooting ourselves in the true gospel!

This weekend, we start a new series through the letters of Paul to his mentee, Timothy! Join the journey of discovering what it means to make disciples and live in truth, love, and on mission as we dive into 1 Timothy 1:1-5.

Surrender doesn't always come easy, but it's worth it when you recognize God's good and trustworthy! As this prayer series comes to a close, remember the importance of yielding your requests to God who will never fail you.

Making your requests known to God can be scary, but He wants you to come to Him with all your concerns, needs, and desires! This weekend, discover why and how you can approach God boldly and honestly in prayer!

This weekend, explore the importance of reflecting and rejoicing in your everyday life! While you grow in your prayer journey, don't miss the opportunity to look to Jesus and practice gratitude intentionally.

Start 2026 focusing on prayer and how to make pausing a regular rhythm in your life! This weekend, discover how Jesus practiced pausing and why prayer matters.

Pastor Ruben's message today will focus on the significance of venturing beyond our comfort zones and showing compassion to others, as Jesus illustrated the parable of the good Samaritan in Luke chapter 10.

This month, we'll be going through a teaching series titled, “Love Like Jesus.” In conjunction with Church United, we'll unite with churches across South Florida to study through the same series. Let's get ready to learn about how we can authentically reflect Jesus to our community!

This weekend is Commitment Weekend, which means we'll take action together joyfully giving our commitments for the next generation of Calvary. Let's celebrate all God is doing as we give and step into the part He's calling each of us to play!

This weekend is all about global missions! Jesus calls us to make disciples of all nations, and over the last 40 years, we've sent many people to do this around the world. Don't miss the opportunity to learn more about global missions and meet our visiting missionaries!

This weekend, we'll see what David's heart is set on as he nears the end of his life. After reflecting on the faithfulness of God to deliver and guide him, the mighty men who God surrounded David with are also honored!

It's Next Gen Weekend! As we journey through David's song in 2 Samuel 22, join us in reflecting on God's faithfulness to people from every generation. Prepare to hear testimonies from kids to young adults about how God is working in their lives!

This weekend, Pastor Javan will guide us through 2 Samuel 20-21 as we see how poor leadership led to ongoing consequences in Israel. Nonetheless, God remains a faithful judge who will also bring gracious redemption to His people!

This weekend, be encouraged that failure isn't final! Though grief and regret run deep, God's redemption runs deeper. Discover how it's never too late to come home, repair what's broken, and live in a new way!

This weekend, Pastor Doug will reflect on the past 40 years of God's faithfulness at Calvary. Together, we'll celebrate all the extraordinary things the Lord has done over the past 40 years, get excited for the vision He's given us for the future, and prepare our hearts to embark on a 40-day prayer journey.

This weekend, we'll walk through 2 Samuel 16-17 and watch as David walks with humility through the consequences of his past actions. Through it all, we see God's sovereignty at work to restore David and demonstrate His faithfulness. Remember - when all others fail, Jesus Christ will never. He is your forever friend.

This weekend, Pastor Doug will guide us through 2 Samuel 14-15 to explore the consequences of living a life marked by passivity, bitterness, and fear. If we allow cowardice to fuel us, we'll never experience God's power. We need to let Him transform us and break the chains of sinful cycles in our lives.

Continuing our study through the Books of Samuel, Pastor Doug explores 2 Samuel 11–12. In this message, we'll see how sin spirals and what it looks like to truly confess, deal with the consequences, and experience God's mercy.

Continuing through the Books of Samuel, in this message, Pastor Stephan Tchividjian will explore 2 Samuel 8–10, where David's kingdom flourishes through victory, justice, and grace. From battlefield triumphs to covenant kindness toward Mephibosheth, and even conflict born from rejected peace, we'll see a glimpse of God's greater kingdom marked by strength, mercy, and faithfulness.

Continuing through the Books of Samuel, in this message Pastor Doug Sauder walks us through 2 Samuel 7, where God makes a covenant with David that shapes redemptive history forever.

In this message, Pastor Sean Fryer explores 2 Samuel 6 as King David brings the Ark of the Covenant to Jerusalem. His passionate worship and reverence for God's presence remind us that our God is holy and worthy of all honor.

Continuing through the Books of Samuel, Pastor Doug Sauder explores 2 Samuel 5, where David's crowned king over all Israel. In this message, we see how God's promise is fulfilled and discover how David's reign points us to a greater King and a kingdom that cannot be shaken.

This weekend, Pastor Reuben Ramsaran will explore 2 Samuel 2–4, where David begins his rise—but not without conflict. These chapters show a kingdom divided, power struggles, and painful losses. Discover how everything changes when we know God's in charge and submit to His authority.

In this message, Pastor Chris Baselice shares from 1 Samuel 31 and 2 Samuel 1 as we learn about the end of King Saul's reign and life, while also exploring both the tragedy of a wasted life and the grief we can experience even for those with whom we have a complicated relationship.

1 Samuel 29-30Continuing our study through 1 Samuel, we explore 1 Samuel 29–30 as David hits rock bottom, seeks God, finds strength, and rises to recover what was lost. These chapters show us how to respond when life unravels—not with despair, but with faith and pursuit.

Where do you turn when you're desperate? Continuing our study through 1 Samuel, Pastor Javan Shashaty unpacks 1 Samuel 28 and the last days of the reign of King Saul. Together, we'll see another cautionary tale from Saul as he falls further away from the Lord in his desperation and delves into some dark stuff in his search for answers.

Continuing our study through 1 Samuel, Pastor Doug Sauder takes us through 1 Samuel 25 where we find the story of David, a man named Nabal, and his wife Abigail. In this message, we go deep into the difference between being a wise person and a foolish person.

What do you do when you're desperate? Continuing our study through 1 Samuel, Pastor Doug Sauder unpacks 1 Samuel 22-24, where we find David is on the run! Learn how to fight spiritual battles in the face of fatigue and depletion and how to walk through these hard seasons in a way that honors the Lord and doesn't lead to moral compromise.

What do you do when life throws you a curveball, or when your world is turned upside down? Continuing through the Books of Samuel, Pastor Doug Sauder unpacks 1 Samuel 21–22:5 as we see David on the run.

Continuing through our study of the Books of Samuel, Pastor Doug Sauder shares from 1 Samuel 19:11-20:42. In this special Mother's Day message, we'll explore the very meaning of love and see how God's love is greater than anything else, how it impacts every part of our lives, and how we live in light of it!

Continuing through our study of the Books of Samuel, Pastor Reuben Ramsaran takes us 1 Samuel 18-19:10. Watch as Saul begins to grow fearful of David, all the while David and Saul's son Jonathan grow to become best friends. Discover the beauty and power of true Christian friendship and what it means to advocate for someone.

Continuing through our study of the Books of Samuel, in this message Pastor Doug Sauder teaches from 1 Samuel 17 as we unpack one of the most famous stories in history: the battle between David and Goliath. Discover the story within the story God was weaving through this battle and how it ultimately points to and centers on the battle Jesus fought for us!

In week 12 of the Books of Samuel, Pastor Doug Sauder teaches from 1 Samuel 16 as we arrive at the moment the Lord calls Samuel to anoint David as the next king of Israel. Learn what it means to be anointed and how His Spirit can work in each of us!

In week 11 of the Books of Samuel, Pastor Doug Sauder shares about God's rejection of Saul as king of Israel in 1 Samuel 15. Together, we'll discuss three ways we can mess up our lives and learn how to respond to correction.

In week 10 of the Books of Samuel, Pastor Doug Sauder teaches from 1 Samuel 14 and unpacks what happens when Jonathan, son of Saul, faces impossible odds in battle. Discover the simplicity and power of genuine faith.

Calvary Chapel Fort Lauderdale is a church located in South Florida. Our mission is to make disciples by connecting people to God, people to people, and people to outreach. We believe that a relationship with Jesus changes everything.

In week eight of the Books of Samuel, Pastor Doug Sauder teaches from 1 Samuel 12 as we examine how a servant leader shares their life with others, prays for their people, and how they use their authority.

In week seven of the Books of Samuel, Pastor Doug Sauder explores 1 Samuel 9-11 as we see the anointing of Saul as king of Israel. Discover the importance of being open to the things God wants to do in and through you, why we all need spiritual mentors, and how to set your identity in what God says about you, and not what others say.

In week 3 of the Books of Samuel, Pastor Doug Sauder unpacks 1 Samuel 4 as we learn about Israel's fallout after losing the ark of the covenant, the weight of our sin, and what our relationship with the Lord is and isn't.

In part two of "Samuel," Pastor Doug Sauder teaches from 1 Samuel 2:12-3:21 as we explore what the fear of the Lord means, how to honor God in your house, and how to create space to hear from God.