Calvary Chapel Fort Lauderdale Audio Podcast

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.

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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.

Thank you for joining us this weekend as we kick off the Books of Samuel! In this message, Pastor Doug Sauder will explore 1 Samuel 1-2:11 and show us the power of persistent prayer and faith. Learn from Hannah how to bring your problems to God, what to do in the waiting period, and how to turn your suffering into worship.

In part three of "Let Earth Receive Her King," this year's special Christmas series. we dive into Luke 1, Isaiah 9, and Daniel 2 as Pastor Doug Sauder explores the kingship of Jesus.

Thank you for joining us this weekend as we continue "Let Earth Receive Her King," this year's special Christmas series. In this message, Pastor Chris Baselice dives into Luke 2:1-12 and explore what it means that the Lord has come. Journey with us as we track the coming of the Messiah through the Old Testament leading up to Jesus' birth!

In week one of "Let Earth Receive Her King," this year's Christmas series, Pastor Doug Sauder explores the joy of the Christmas season, why we sing songs of praise, and how true joy can only be found in a relationship with Jesus.

In the final week of "Psalms: Songs of the Soul," Pastor Doug Sauder explores the thanksgiving psalms. Discover the importance of giving thanks to the Lord, why there's ALWAYS a reason to give thanks, and how living with an attitude of gratitude truly changes your life!

In week six of "Psalms: Songs of the Soul," Pastor Reuben Ramsaran explores the repentance psalms. Discover the importance and freeing power of bringing your shortcomings to God.

In week five of "Psalms: Songs of the Soul," Pastor Doug Sauder explores the group of psalms known as royal or Messianic psalms. In this message, you'll discover how these songs of the soul pointed to the coming of Jesus.

In week four of "Psalms: Songs of the Soul," Pastor Doug Sauder will walk us through the pilgrimage psalms, a 15-chapter section that deals with the issues of life. Learn how to walk through every leg of the journey of life with the Lord and discover the power of reflection as you write your own psalm to the Lord.

In week three of "Psalms: Songs of the Soul," we explore both the lament and imprecatory (those that seek judgment or justice upon enemies of God) psalms. In this message, Pastor Doug Sauder teaches us the importance of walking through sadness, grief, anger, and indignation in a healthy, godly way, as well as how to own your feelings instead of enthroning them.

In week two of "Songs of the Soul," our exploration of the Book of Psalms, we study the category of psalms known as praise psalms. In this unique message, Pastor Doug Sauder teaches us the seven Hebrew words for praise as we learn how to live in a posture of praise!

Kicking off a seven-week exploration of the Book of Psalms, this message focuses on the category called the wisdom psalms. Focusing on Psalm 1, 19, and 119, Pastor Doug Sauder explores how these unique psalms reflect on what wisdom truly is, where we find it, and what building our lives on the Word of God looks like.

Who's Your One?In part two of Vision Weekends, Pastor Doug Sauder invites us to ponder the question, "Who is my one?" as we discover the power and impact of personally investing in the lives of the people God has placed in our lives.

This special message serves as both the conclusion of our journey through the Gospel of Matthew and as week one of our two-part Vision Weekends. Hear from Pastor Doug Sauder as he shares stories and testimonies about all God has been doing over the last year and how He's called us to continue to take up the call of Matthew 28:19-20 to "make disciples."

As we come close to the conclusion of this amazing journey through the Gospel of Matthew, Pastor Doug Sauder will be taking us through Matthew 27:57-28:14. Together, we'll study and celebrate Jesus' resurrection and see the many reactions different people had to it.

In this message, we'll study Matthew 27:1-56 as Pastor Chris Baselice walks us through the events of the cross from the end of Jesus' trial to His death.

Continuing through the Gospel of Matthew, this message takes us through Matthew 26 as Pastor Doug Sauder explores the significance of Jesus' anointing in Bethany, the plot to kill Jesus, the last supper, and Jesus' prayer in the Garden of Gethsemane just before His arrest, and His trial.

Continuing through the Gospel of Matthew, in this message special guest Pastor David Guzik unpacks Matthew 24 as Jesus tells His disciples about the end times. Discover what it means to be ready for the end as we unpack Jesus' prophetic words and warnings.

Continuing through the Gospel of Matthew, in this message Pastor Duane Roberts takes us through Matthew 25:1-30 as we discover the importance of being focused on the mission of the gospel and living each moment as if Jesus' return was imminent.

Continuing through the Gospel of Matthew, Pastor Doug Sauder takes us through Matthew 23. In this message, we'll read through some very harsh warnings and “woes” from Jesus regarding hypocrisy.

Continuing with our study through Matthew, special guest Alan Platt unpacks Matthew 22:15-46 as we see Jesus interact with various groups who came to challenge Him with questions. Watch and learn how to deal with difficult questions, skeptics, and those who are hostile toward Christianity in a Christ-like way.

Continuing through the Gospel of Matthew, Pastor Doug Sauder takes us through Matthew 21:28-22:14. In this message, we see Jesus share three different parables regarding entry into God's kingdom, judgment, and why we must be ready for His return at all times.

Kicking off part five of the Matthew series, Pastor Doug Sauder unpacks Matthew 21:1-27. In this message, we'll see Jesus ride into Jerusalem just days before His crucifixion. Together, we'll learn what it means to be a citizen and ambassador of God's kingdom in this fallen world and how to do so like Jesus did!

Continuing through the Gospel of Matthew, Pastor Chris Baselice unpacks Matthew 19. In this message, we explore Jesus' teaching on marriage and divorce as well as the true cost of following Him.

In this message, Pastor Reuben Ramsaran unpacks Matthew 18 as we learn what it means to be great in God's kingdom. Discover the power of childlike faith, the eternal value of serving others with our lives, how to deal with sin in our lives and the church, and the passion with which our Father pursues us!

Continuing through the Gospel of Matthew, in this message we'll study Matthew 17 as Pastor Stephan Tchividjian unpacks one of the most unique events in the Gospels: the transfiguration of Jesus. What does it mean and why did it happen? 

Continuing through the Gospel of Matthew, in this message Pastor Doug Sauder takes us through Matthew 16 as we see Jesus share about different signs and warnings regarding the kingdom of God.

Continuing through the Gospel of Matthew, in this message we look at Matthew 15 as Pastor Duane Roberts examine three different interactions with Jesus: the Pharisees, a Canaanite woman, and a hungry crowd of people who weren't believers. Discover how the Lord calls us to interact with those around us, even if it means breaking traditions and comfort zones.

Continuing our study through the Gospel of Matthew, Pastor Doug Sauder teaches from Matthew 14:13-36. In this special Mother's Day message, we examine one of the most well-known miracles of Jesus—the feeding of the 5,000—and discover the beauty and impact of love, obedience, and faith!