Calvary Chapel Redeeming Grace

Introduction - Burnout and Dependence Stress and burnout plague many and many are on the look out to prevent or avoid stress and burnout. It doesnt only plague job, home and relationships but also ministry. Many when called by God into ministry — yes this includes pastors, missionaries and the like but…

Introduction - Burnout and Dependence Stress and burnout plague many and many are on the look out to prevent or avoid stress and burnout. It doesnt only plague job, home and relationships but also ministry. Many when called by God into ministry — yes this includes pastors, missionaries and the like but…

Introduction If I were to ask you what the greatest problem facing the world today what would you say? Maybe poverty, dictators, threat of world war or nuclear war, globalism, food scarcity, politics, racial tensions? Actually the greatest problem facing the world today and all men alike is the problem…

Introduction If I were to ask you what the greatest problem facing the world today what would you say? Maybe poverty, dictators, threat of world war or nuclear war, globalism, food scarcity, politics, racial tensions? Actually the greatest problem facing the world today and all men alike is the problem…

Introduction A year ago in May my family and I went on a trip to Freeport/Surfside beach just outside Galveston. The area we were at was literally beach side, the houses were on stilts in order to accommodate the occasional floods and what not. One of the days we were there especially after a couple…

Introduction A year ago in May my family and I went on a trip to Freeport/Surfside beach just outside Galveston. The area we were at was literally beach side, the houses were on stilts in order to accommodate the occasional floods and what not. One of the days we were there especially after a couple…

Introduction Last time we looked at the first two of Zechariah's strange night visions as we concluded chapter 1. The major focus of both those visions is the message from God to His people of comfort and assurance. The Lord would restore His presence among them and He would judge their enemies and deliver…

Introduction Last time we looked at the first two of Zechariah's strange night visions as we concluded chapter 1. The major focus of both those visions is the message from God to His people of comfort and assurance. The Lord would restore His presence among them and He would judge their enemies and deliver…

Introduction The purpose of an anchor is to keep a ship safe and secure at a desired location, or to help control a ship during bad weather. We all need anchors as well. Adversity and deep sorrow can come as a great storm to blow us off course and threaten to cast us against rocks, drag us out to open…

Introduction The purpose of an anchor is to keep a ship safe and secure at a desired location, or to help control a ship during bad weather. We all need anchors as well. Adversity and deep sorrow can come as a great storm to blow us off course and threaten to cast us against rocks, drag us out to open…

Introduction Many times the full extent of the damage of sin is never fully contemplated. Only the immediate fulfillment of our flesh. It has been said by more than a few of sin - that sin sin always takes you further than you expected to go, costs more than you wanted to pay, and keeps you longer than…

Introduction Many times the full extent of the damage of sin is never fully contemplated. Only the immediate fulfillment of our flesh. It has been said by more than a few of sin - that sin sin always takes you further than you expected to go, costs more than you wanted to pay, and keeps you longer than…

Introduction Its easy to feel overwhelmed in this life. We live in a fallen world and things are not for certain and with all the uncertainty we can get discouraged and begin to wonder where God is. Especially if we had recently failed, or been corrected or under the discipline of the LORD. During these…

Introduction Its easy to feel overwhelmed in this life. We live in a fallen world and things are not for certain and with all the uncertainty we can get discouraged and begin to wonder where God is. Especially if we had recently failed, or been corrected or under the discipline of the LORD. During these…

Introduction We have spent several weeks looking at Psalm 37 . This Psalm is a rather lengthy Psalm written in the form of not only an acrostic poem but also in the form of many proverbs strung together. The Psalm has a distinct contrasting form between wickedness and righteousness. The context is that…

Introduction We have spent several weeks looking at Psalm 37 . This Psalm is a rather lengthy Psalm written in the form of not only an acrostic poem but also in the form of many proverbs strung together. The Psalm has a distinct contrasting form between wickedness and righteousness. The context is that…

Background Zechariah is the longest of the Minor Prophets or one could say the least minor. Genesis, Psalms, and Isaiah are the most quoted books in the New Testament, and when you consider their lengths and contents it is really not that shocking. Maybe what would shock you is that 14 chapters of Zechariah…

Background Zechariah is the longest of the Minor Prophets or one could say the least minor. Genesis, Psalms, and Isaiah are the most quoted books in the New Testament, and when you consider their lengths and contents it is really not that shocking. Maybe what would shock you is that 14 chapters of Zechariah…

Introduction Water ALWAYS takes the path of least resistance. It is easy to walk down the road when there are no troubles and there is no danger. There is also little growth on that path and there is little life. Any dead fish can float down stream, but only the live ones can turn around and swim against…

Introduction Water ALWAYS takes the path of least resistance. It is easy to walk down the road when there are no troubles and there is no danger. There is also little growth on that path and there is little life. Any dead fish can float down stream, but only the live ones can turn around and swim against…

Introduction For such a small book Haggai has really caused us to need to “think carefully about our ways”. In the first message from Haggai challenged to examine our priorities. Next we were instructed on how to properly shape our expectations. Last week we were reminded about the principles and effects…

Introduction For such a small book Haggai has really caused us to need to “think carefully about our ways”. In the first message from Haggai challenged to examine our priorities. Next we were instructed on how to properly shape our expectations. Last week we were reminded about the principles and effects…

Introduction Contamination is an event that can occur and has the potential to cause catastrophe up to and including physical harm and even death. We do much to prevent contamination - we have tamper proof lids, plastic seals, etc. We have process by which we test products to check for contamination.…

Introduction Contamination is an event that can occur and has the potential to cause catastrophe up to and including physical harm and even death. We do much to prevent contamination - we have tamper proof lids, plastic seals, etc. We have process by which we test products to check for contamination.…

Introduction It is tough when you look around and see people doing wicked things and getting ahead. It amplified when we ourselves are striving to live righteously and we are afflicted and needy. The truth is that though we may face difficult times and circumstances we must learn to be content in the…

Introduction It is tough when you look around and see people doing wicked things and getting ahead. It amplified when we ourselves are striving to live righteously and we are afflicted and needy. The truth is that though we may face difficult times and circumstances we must learn to be content in the…

Introduction Have you ever noticed when you recall stories or memories from the past we always tend to exaggerate it, and romanticize it? This is where the joke about the fish that was caught comes from, because it was always bigger in our memory. So when we recall the past or we desire to do something…

Introduction Have you ever noticed when you recall stories or memories from the past we always tend to exaggerate it, and romanticize it? This is where the joke about the fish that was caught comes from, because it was always bigger in our memory. So when we recall the past or we desire to do something…

Introduction Psalm 37 is another Psalm that is “of David”. This Psalm is written by David and is a different kind of Psalm. It is an acrostic which that in itself does not make this Psalm unique but this Psalm is a wisdom Psalm and because of this some doubt David wrote it. This wisdom Psalm is an acrostic…

Introduction Psalm 37 is another Psalm that is “of David”. This Psalm is written by David and is a different kind of Psalm. It is an acrostic which that in itself does not make this Psalm unique but this Psalm is a wisdom Psalm and because of this some doubt David wrote it. This wisdom Psalm is an acrostic…

Background In 538 B.C. Cyrus King of Persia allowed the exile Jews to return to Jerusalem after 70 years in captivity. Under the leadership of Zerubbabel about 50,000 Jews left Babylon and went back to Israel and two years later 536 B.C. construction on the temple began. After two years and much opposition…

Background In 538 B.C. Cyrus King of Persia allowed the exile Jews to return to Jerusalem after 70 years in captivity. Under the leadership of Zerubbabel about 50,000 Jews left Babylon and went back to Israel and two years later 536 B.C. construction on the temple began. After two years and much opposition…

Introduction The myth of a spring that restores the youth of one who drinks it has captivated imagination of many. It is the fountain of youth and I first learned about this myth when studying the Age of Exploration in history. Spanish explorer Juan Ponce de Leon the first governor of Puerto Rico. He…

Introduction The myth of a spring that restores the youth of one who drinks it has captivated imagination of many. It is the fountain of youth and I first learned about this myth when studying the Age of Exploration in history. Spanish explorer Juan Ponce de Leon the first governor of Puerto Rico. He…

Introduction To have wounds and hurt inflicted by others purposefully is traumatic to say the least. To have those same wounds inflicted by a trusted friend is a greater trauma - possibly the greatest trauma. Rumors going viral that have their starting place of your best friend. A co-worker sabotaging…

Introduction To have wounds and hurt inflicted by others purposefully is traumatic to say the least. To have those same wounds inflicted by a trusted friend is a greater trauma - possibly the greatest trauma. Rumors going viral that have their starting place of your best friend. A co-worker sabotaging…

Introduction - Promises How many of us keep every single promise we have made? No one?! How many of us have made promises off the cuff without thinking them through? Everyone?! Our promises are usually made with the best of intentions - we make promises to do something or to not do something, to be somewhere…

Introduction - Promises How many of us keep every single promise we have made? No one?! How many of us have made promises off the cuff without thinking them through? Everyone?! Our promises are usually made with the best of intentions - we make promises to do something or to not do something, to be somewhere…

Introduction This Psalm is an acrostic Psalm written by David. This Psalm is concerning David when he pretended to be insane in the presence of Abimelech (king of the Philistines) who drove him out and he departed to the cave of Adullum. 10 David fled that day from Saul's presence and went to King Achish…

Introduction This Psalm is an acrostic Psalm written by David. This Psalm is concerning David when he pretended to be insane in the presence of Abimelech (king of the Philistines) who drove him out and he departed to the cave of Adullum. 10 David fled that day from Saul's presence and went to King Achish…

Introduction Ignoring warnings comes with consequences. Warnings are meant to do just that - warn - to ignore them is to disregard their entire purpose. Maybe you can think of times where you ignored a warning, and later had regrets about it. Other times you have listened to a warning and steered clear…

Introduction Ignoring warnings comes with consequences. Warnings are meant to do just that - warn - to ignore them is to disregard their entire purpose. Maybe you can think of times where you ignored a warning, and later had regrets about it. Other times you have listened to a warning and steered clear…

Background Zephaniah is the most likely author for the book. Believed to have been written around the 7th century B.C. during the reign of king Josiah. Zephaniah is the least known of all the twelve minor prophets. He was the one who broke the long period of silence following the famous 8th century prophets…