Calvary Chapel South Messages

In this verse-by-verse Bible teaching from Luke 6:12–19, Pastor Kevin teaches through the moment Jesus prayed all night, chose the twelve apostles, and ministered to the crowds with power and compassion. Focusing on Jesus' example, he explains the priority of prayer as the foundation for knowing God, making wise decisions, and living in alignment with His will. The message highlights the need for discipline and perseverance in prayer, reminding believers that even in the midst of busy demands, Jesus regularly withdrew to be alone with the Father. Pastor Kevin also reflects on how God often works through ordinary people who have been with Jesus and depend on Him. This study in the Gospel of Luke offers practical encouragement to examine our prayer life and to grow in a deeper, consistent relationship with God through prayer.

Pastor Gerrit teaches verse-by-verse through 2 Samuel 19, focusing on David's return to the throne and the responses of those who helped bring back the king. This Bible teaching looks at David's restoration, the repentance of Shimei, the loyalty and contentment of Mephibosheth, and the generosity of Barzillai, highlighting themes of humility, mercy, gratitude, and faithful stewardship. As the chapter unfolds, Pastor Gerrit connects these events to the call to place Jesus on the throne of our hearts and to turn from the false kings that compete for our loyalty. The study also speaks to receiving correction, extending forgiveness, and finding contentment in the Lord rather than in His gifts. This verse-by-verse teaching through the life of David offers practical encouragement for daily surrender to Christ and a growing relationship with Him through clear Bible teaching.

Pastor Gerrit teaches verse by verse through Luke 6:1–11, where Jesus is confronted by the Pharisees over the Sabbath and reveals Himself as the Lord of the Sabbath. In this Bible teaching, we see two scenes, Jesus' disciples gathering grain and the healing of a man with a withered hand, that highlight the difference between human legalism and God's heart of mercy and compassion. Pastor Gerrit explains the true purpose of the Sabbath as a gift meant for rest and restoration in God, not a burden of man-made rules, and warns how a performance-based mindset can lead to judgment and a lack of grace toward others. He also emphasizes that Jesus prioritizes meeting human need and that what God commands, He also enables as we respond in faith. This verse-by-verse teaching in the Gospel of Luke points believers back to the grace of Christ, calling us to live in His mercy, rest securely in His finished work, and reflect His compassion to those around us.

Pastor John walks through 2 Samuel 18 and selected verses from 2 Samuel 19, focusing on the conflict between David and his son Absalom and the events surrounding the battle and its aftermath. The study traces the consequences of David's earlier sin, highlighting the biblical principle that we reap what we sow, while also showing David's deep love for his rebellious son and the grief that follows Absalom's death. Along the way, Pastor John addresses themes of God's sovereignty, the importance of speaking truthfully, and the tension between personal sorrow and faithfully carrying out our responsibilities. This teaching also points to the balance of God's justice and mercy, reminding listeners that while sin has real consequences, the Lord is able to restore and extend grace through Jesus Christ. This message offers thoughtful insight into the life of David and practical encouragement for trusting God and walking faithfully in everyday life.

In this verse-by-verse Bible teaching, Pastor Kevin walks through Luke 5:27–39, focusing on Jesus' call of Levi and what it reveals about Christ's heart for sinners. This study explores the contrast between the compassion and mercy of Jesus and the self-righteousness of the scribes and Pharisees, highlighting His mission to call sinners to repentance as the Great Physician. Pastor Kevin explains the meaning of repentance, the necessity of humility before God, and the danger of relying on outward religion instead of a changed heart. The passage also points to the joy and freedom of new life under grace, illustrated through the images of the bridegroom, new wine, and new wineskins. This teaching offers clear biblical insight into the difference between law and grace and the transforming work of Jesus in those who follow Him.

Pastor Gerrit continues through 2 Samuel 15:32–17, focusing on David's flight from Jerusalem during Absalom's rebellion and God's providential care in a season of sorrow and uncertainty. The message highlights David's submitted heart as he weeps, worships, and prays, trusting the Lord even as trusted relationships fracture and opposition increases. Attention is given to God's answer to David's prayer through Hushai, whose counsel overturns the plans of Ahithophel and preserves David's life. Along the way, the passage addresses themes of discernment in the face of deception, restraint under unjust criticism, and the danger of unresolved bitterness. This teaching helps listeners see how God remains faithful to His purposes and promises, even when circumstances appear disordered and painful.

This verse-by-verse Bible teaching, taught by Pastor Kevin, covers Luke 5:12–26 and centers on Jesus' compassion, authority, and power to cleanse and forgive. The message walks through the healing of the leper and the paralytic, showing how physical healing points to a deeper spiritual need, the forgiveness of sins. Drawing from both Luke and the Old Testament law in Leviticus, Pastor Kevin explains how leprosy serves as a picture of sin and why only Jesus can truly make a person clean. The passage also highlights visible, active faith as friends bring the paralyzed man to Jesus, trusting Him completely. Together, these scenes reveal Jesus as the Son of Man who has authority on earth to forgive sins and restore lives.

In this verse-by-verse Bible teaching from 2 Samuel 14:25–15:37, Pastor Gerrit explores the theme of holy and unholy ambition through the contrast between Absalom and King David. The message traces Absalom's calculated pursuit of power, showing how selfish ambition leads to deception, division, and unrest among God's people. In contrast, David's response to rejection and betrayal reveals a heart committed to waiting on the Lord, trusting God's will even in loss and uncertainty. Through David's prayers, actions, and worship while fleeing Jerusalem, the passage highlights what it looks like to pursue God's purposes rather than personal gain. This study in 2 Samuel offers thoughtful biblical insight into ambition, leadership, discernment, and faithfulness before God.

This verse-by-verse teaching from Pastor Kevin focuses on Luke 5:1–11 and Jesus' call of Simon Peter, Andrew, James, and John at the Sea of Galilee. The message examines the different ways people follow Jesus, including curiosity, indifference, and committed obedience, as seen throughout the Gospels and especially in Peter's life. Attention is given to Jesus' personal call, His authority, and the way He meets ordinary people in the midst of their everyday work. Through Peter's response to the miraculous catch of fish, the teaching highlights humility, recognition of sin, and the beginning of a transformed life shaped by following Christ. This passage is presented as a clear example of how Jesus patiently calls, restores, and leads those who follow Him.

In this teaching from 2 Samuel 14, Pastor Paul continues the study of David's life by looking closely at the unresolved conflict between David and his son Absalom. The message explores how past sin, unaddressed guilt, and avoided confrontation shaped David's decisions and affected his family and kingdom. Attention is given to the difference between outward forgiveness and true reconciliation, and how unresolved conflict can lead to bitterness and division. This passage helps listeners understand God's heart for repentance, humility, and peacemaking through the honest examination of David's failures and their consequences.

In Luke 4, we see a powerful contrast that still exists today: those who reject Jesus and those who receive Him. In Nazareth, people admired Jesus' gracious words but rejected His truth, allowing pride and familiarity to harden their hearts. In Capernaum, people listened, believed, asked in faith, and experienced the authority and healing power of Christ. This message challenges us to examine our own response to Jesus. Are we merely impressed by Him, or are we humbly receiving Him with ears to hear? Those who receive Jesus come to Him in faith, make their needs known, and bring others to Him, discovering they have nothing to lose and everything to gain.

In this message from 2 Samuel 13 we see the painful consequences of David's sin begin to unfold within his own family just as God warned that the sword would not depart from his house. The chapter exposes the destructive power of bad counsel lust-driven relationships and passive parenting leading to tragedy violence and loss. Though the story is dark it is recorded for our good revealing both the seriousness of sin and the faithfulness of God. Even through broken families and devastating failures God's redemptive plan moves forward. From David's line comes Jesus the true Son of David who alone can cleanse sin heal brokenness and bring hope where sin has brought destruction.

In Luke 4:14–22, Jesus returns to His hometown synagogue and makes a stunning declaration by reading from Isaiah and announcing, “Today this Scripture is fulfilled in your hearing.” This message explores what that claim means—Jesus revealing Himself as the Messiah who brings good news to the poor, healing to the brokenhearted, freedom to the captives, sight to the blind, and liberty to the oppressed. We consider both the spiritual depth of these promises and the urgent question they leave us with: will we truly see, believe, and receive what Jesus has come to give?

This message walks through Luke chapter 4 and the temptation of Jesus in the wilderness. After His baptism and public affirmation as the Son of God, Jesus is led by the Holy Spirit into the wilderness, where He faces real and intense temptation. The sermon highlights three truths: every temptation Jesus faced was real, He was fully prepared through submission to the Father and the power of the Spirit, and He resisted every temptation by standing on the Word of God. As we follow Jesus' example, we are reminded that temptation is not defeat, but a proving ground where God strengthens our faith and teaches us to trust Him completely.

This message from Luke chapter 3 looks at John the Baptist's call to repentance as the way God prepared people for the beginning of Jesus' ministry. Set in a time of political corruption and spiritual decline, the word of God comes to John in the wilderness with a clear message to turn from sin and turn toward God. The sermon explains what repentance is, how it shows itself in everyday life, and how it points people to Jesus Christ as the only one who can truly save.

In this message, Pastor Kevin walks through Luke's account of Jesus' early years, focusing on the mystery of the Son of God truly growing up. The passage shows Jesus growing up in a faithful home, deeply engaged with the Scriptures, and clearly expressing His unique relationship with the Father. Through both Scripture and personal reflection, the message highlights that growth often includes failure, humility, and learning obedience. Jesus grows in wisdom, stature, and favor while living in submission to His parents, ultimately pointing us to the greater purpose of His life—to live without sin, suffer for our sins, and become the Savior who patiently works in us as we grow.

This message continues our study through the life of David with a close look at 2 Samuel chapter 12. After David's great moral failure, God lovingly confronts him through the prophet Nathan, exposing sin that had been hidden for a year. The passage shows both the seriousness of sin and the depth of God's mercy as David is brought to genuine repentance. Through Psalm 51 and Nathan's rebuke, we see how God cleanses sinful hearts, restores broken fellowship, and continues to use those who humbly confess their sin. This study is a sobering reminder of the consequences of sin, but also a powerful encouragement that repentance opens the door to forgiveness, renewal, and continued usefulness in God's hands.

Guest speaker Deprii Haggstrom from Saving Grace World Missions brings a message titled “Is There Another Way?” from John 14:1–6, where Jesus prepares His disciples for His departure and offers them peace, hope, and the assurance of a future with Him. Deprii shares his own story of searching for truth before realizing that Jesus is not just an option but the only way to God. He also highlights the reality of the unreached and the urgency of taking the gospel to those who have never heard the name of Jesus. This passage reminds us that Christ is trustworthy, His promises are certain, and He alone leads us into eternal life, calling us to place our faith fully in Him and to make Him known.

Pastor Kevin teaches from Luke 2:1–14 and shows how the birth of Jesus unfolds under God's precise timing and direction, even through something as ordinary as a census. He highlights the significance of Jesus being born in Bethlehem, laid in a manger, and having no room at the inn, noting how these details reflect the humility of His arrival. This message invites us to consider whether we make room for Jesus in our own lives as we respond to the good news.

Pastor Gerrit teaches through 2 Samuel 10–11, beginning with David's kindness to the new Ammonite king and how suspicion and bad counsel escalate a simple gesture into a larger conflict. As the narrative moves into chapter 11, the focus shifts to David at home, where he neglects his responsibilities as king, commits adultery with Bathsheba, and arranges the death of Uriah. Pastor Gerrit emphasizes how unchecked desires and the abuse of power lead to serious consequences, showing the need for repentance and reliance on God's guidance.

Pastor Kevin walks through Luke 1:26–56, where Gabriel announces to Mary that she will conceive and bear Jesus, the Son of God. He highlights Mary's humility, her thoughtful response, and her willingness to trust God despite confusion and potential hardship. The message reflects on God's power to do the impossible, the way Mary's faith leads to obedience, and the rich Old Testament themes woven into her song of praise. Pastor Kevin encourages us to consider where our own faith hesitates and to remember that God's grace, mercy, and promises remain steady for those who trust Him.

Pastor Kevin launches a new study through the Gospel of Luke, beginning with Luke's clear purpose for writing: to give believers confidence in the truth about Jesus. We take a look at who Luke is and why his perspective matters, then move into the opening story of Zacharias and Elizabeth, where God quietly works through ordinary people to advance His plan. Join us as we explore the themes that shape Luke's Gospel, including Jesus' humanity, His compassion, and His attention to those often overlooked, and consider what it means to approach Scripture with openness and trust today.

Pastor Gerrit continues through 2 Samuel, looking at chapters 8 and 9 under the themes of conquest and kindness. Chapter 8 recounts David's victories as God establishes his rule and fulfills long-standing promises to Israel. Gerrit highlights how David's success came from trusting the Lord rather than relying on military strength, and how he dedicated the spoils of war to God. The message then shifts toward chapter 9, where David shows kindness to Mephibosheth, reminding us that God's strength brings real victory and that obedience to Him shapes both our actions and our character.

Pastor Gerrit teaches from Matthew 4:12–23, where Jesus begins His public ministry and calls His first disciples. He highlights how Jesus' simple invitation, “Follow me,” sets the pattern for Christian discipleship; being with Jesus, becoming like Him, and joining His mission. The message emphasizes that discipleship is central to the church's purpose and is lived out through relationships, obedience, imitation, and service.

Pastor Paul teaches through 2 Samuel 6 and 7, explaining how David's efforts to bring the ark to Jerusalem reveal both the weight of God's holiness and the joy that comes with honoring him properly. He then walks through God's covenant with David in chapter 7, showing how God establishes David's house and makes clear that his plans for Israel will continue through David's line.

Pastor Kevin teaches through Ruth 3:14–4:13, where Boaz promises to settle the matter of redemption at the city gate. He explains the legal customs of a kinsman-redeemer and how Boaz's public commitment reflects integrity and faith. The sermon shows how Ruth's faith and Boaz's obedience lead to marriage and God's restoration of Naomi's family line, pointing to the greater redemption fulfilled in Christ.

Pastor Gerrit teaches from 2 Samuel 4–5, showing David's rise as king over all Israel. The message highlights David's integrity in refusing to gain power through violence and his reliance on God's timing. His leadership is marked by mercy, unity, and faithfulness, pointing to the kind of character God desires in those who serve His people.

In this study from Ruth 3, Pastor Kevin teaches on God's redeeming love, seen through the relationship between Ruth and Boaz. Naomi prompts Ruth to seek security through Boaz, the kinsman redeemer, who represents Christ as the one who rescues and restores us. The message highlights trusting God's prompting, trusting the Redeemer Himself, and trusting His promises. Pastor Kevin reminds believers that the Holy Spirit always points us to Jesus, that true love involves faith, humility, and commitment, and that redemption is a work of grace accomplished by Christ for all who choose to come to Him.

In this message from 2 Samuel 2:8–3:21, Pastor Gerrit traces the unfolding tension between Abner, Joab, and David during the early days of David's rise to kingship. Through the political struggles, personal rivalries, and civil war between the house of Saul and the house of David, we see lessons on waiting patiently for God's timing, recognizing the futility of resisting His will, and the harm caused when God's people fight among themselves. The account also reveals David's human flaws, yet underscores God's faithfulness in strengthening his kingdom according to His purpose.

In this study from Ruth chapter 2, Pastor Kevin teaches on Ruth's faithful obedience and God's quiet providence as she goes to glean in the fields. Her encounter with Boaz shows how God works through everyday circumstances to provide and guide His people. The message highlights the steady faith, kindness, and integrity seen in Ruth and Boaz, and how these qualities reflect God's own care and faithfulness toward His people.

Pastor Gerrit begins the study of 2 Samuel, tracing the continuation of God's unfolding plan for His people through David's rise to leadership. With Saul's death and David's ascension to the throne, the passage reveals David's remarkable response, not of celebration, but of mourning and honor toward Saul and Jonathan. Pastor Gerrit reflects on how David avoided bitterness by trusting God's sovereignty, showing radical patience, and refusing to speak evil of those who wronged him. The message encourages believers to guard their hearts from resentment and to trust that God's purposes prevail even through hardship.

Why do you believe what you say you believe? For many years Jon would ask his believing friends that very questions. The answers he got were not persuasive and usually he left the conversation more affirmed in his atheism. The reason we should believe something is because it accurately reflects the way the world really is. In this talk Jon explores his past as an atheist and shows why he had to make the worldview change he did as his atheism started bumping him into reality. Some bumps were harder than others. Learn more about Stand to Reason: https://www.str.org/

Pastor Gerrit closes the series through 1 Samuel with a message from chapters 30–31, contrasting how David and Saul respond to despair. When faced with loss, David seeks the Lord's strength and guidance, while Saul turns away from Him. Through this contrast, Pastor Gerrit reminds believers that the way forward in hardship is to trust God's promises, seek His direction, and walk in faithful obedience.

In this opening study of the book of Ruth, Pastor Kevin reminds us that God is at work in the ordinary events of life, accomplishing His redemptive purposes even in seasons of loss and sorrow. Through Naomi's bitterness and Ruth's loyal love, we see a portrait of Christ's redeeming grace, God's love shining against the dark backdrop of a broken world. God's providence is never absent, His redemption is complete through Jesus our Kinsman-Redeemer, and His love can transform even the most painful past into hope and new beginnings.

In this teaching from 1 Samuel 28–29, the focus turns to Saul's final days as he seeks guidance apart from God, consulting a medium at Endor after the Lord's silence. Through Saul's tragic choices and David's difficult circumstances, the message contrasts desperation without faith and trust rooted in God's promises.

Guest speaker Pastor Matt Kessie of Calvary Chapel Tri-Cities shares from Mark 12 for Mission Sunday. In this passage, Jesus responds to a series of questions meant to trap Him, yet each answer reveals the heart of God and what He values most. Pastor Matt reminds us that our highest calling is to love God with all our heart and to live that love out in obedience and compassion toward others. He concludes by urging us to see mission not as a distant effort, but as a daily expression of God's love through our lives, wherever He has placed us.

In 1 Samuel 26 and 27, David is once again pursued by Saul and faces another opportunity to take his enemy's life. Instead of acting in vengeance, David chooses to trust in God's justice and timing. The message reflects on what it means to live for the chief end of man: to glorify God and enjoy Him forever. It also considers how this truth shaped David's restraint and his relationship with the Lord.

In this message from Judges 19–21, Pastor Kevin reflects on one of the most difficult sections in Israel's history, when “everyone did what was right in his own eyes.” Beginning with the account of the Levite and his concubine, the sermon shows how neglect of God's word led to moral decline, brokenness in families, and conflict among the tribes. The near-destruction of the tribe of Benjamin illustrates both the seriousness of sin and the limits of human solutions. Yet this message also emphasizes hope: in Christ we are washed, sanctified, and justified, and through the Spirit we find the strength to walk in God's ways.

In this study from 1 Samuel 25, we see how David's presumption and frustrated expectations led to anger and a desire for vengeance. Through Nabal's insult and Abigail's wise intervention, the passage shows the danger of pride and wrath, and the mercy of God in keeping His servant from sin. The lesson calls us to lay down presumption, overcome evil with good, and walk in the Spirit rather than in anger.

Guest speaker Pastor Lloyd Pulley from Calvary Chapel Old Bridge shares a message on God's steady faithfulness through the joys and challenges of ministry, family, and everyday life. Drawing from 2 Corinthians 4–5, he considers Paul's reminder that our earthly bodies are only temporary, like tents, while God is preparing an eternal home for us. In light of this promise, believers are encouraged to walk by faith rather than sight, to hold on to the hope of Christ, and to make it their aim to be pleasing to the Lord. The perspective of eternity gives purpose to our daily struggles and confidence that God is at work in us for what is lasting.

In this message from 1 Samuel 23–24, we follow David as he flees Saul and hides in the wilderness. David shows wisdom by seeking the Lord's direction before acting, courage in rescuing the people of Keilah despite danger, and deep conviction in refusing to take Saul's life when given the chance in the cave at En-gedi. Instead of seizing the throne, David entrusts vengeance and justice to God, respecting Saul as the Lord's anointed.

In 1 Samuel 21–22, David is forced onto the road as a fugitive, facing fear, danger, and betrayal. He seeks food and a weapon at Nob, where Doeg the Edomite sees him, and then escapes to Gath, where he pretends madness to survive. Hiding in the cave of Adullam, David pours out psalms of trust in God, even while surrounded by distress and uncertainty. There, God begins to shape a band of outcasts into David's loyal followers. Meanwhile, Saul's jealousy erupts in the slaughter of the priests at Nob. Through David's trials, we see how faith can rise above fear, how love for God sustains in hardship, and how loyalty to Him directs our path even when life feels out of control.

Judges 19 tells one of the darkest stories in Israel's history, showing the collapse of morality when people reject God's authority. The sin of Gibeah mirrors Sodom and Gomorrah, with rampant homosexuality, violence, and the abuse of hospitality. This passage shows how corruption spreads from priests to homes to government, leaving a nation without a moral compass. The warning is clear for today: when family breaks down, conscience is ignored, and sexual sin is normalized, society crumbles. Yet the message of hope remains—through Christ, even those bound by sin can be washed, sanctified, and made new.

In 1 Samuel 20, David finds himself truly “between a rock and a hard place.” King Saul's jealousy has escalated into rage, and David must choose between life on the run or certain death if he stays. At the same time, Jonathan faces his own painful dilemma—loyalty to his father or faithfulness to his friend. This message explores how both men navigate betrayal, fear, and costly decisions, and how Jonathan's sacrificial love points us to Christ.

Pastor Kevin teaches from Judges 17–18 on the dangers of apostasy. Micah's idols and the tribe of Dan's search for an easier inheritance show what happens when everyone does what is right in their own eyes. True security is only found in God's word and presence, not in substitutes we create.

Pastor Gerrit Hoeks continues our study through 1 Samuel with chapters 18 and 19. In this message, we see the contrast between King Saul and David. Saul becomes the “rotten king,” consumed by jealousy, pride, and fear of losing his throne. David is the humble servant who trusts God, serves faithfully, and is protected by the Lord even when Saul seeks his life. This teaching highlights how envy leads to destruction, how humility leads to blessing, and how God's presence gives courage and victory.

In Judges 17–18 we see a picture of apostasy in Israel, where “everyone did what was right in his own eyes.” Pastor Kevin unpacks how idolatry takes root when God's law is mocked, when religion becomes a means to an end, and when people are left powerless and empty apart from Him. Through the story of Micah and the wandering Levite, we are reminded that God's word is our true standard, that He alone is good, and that only in Him do we find life and blessing.

In this message from 1 Samuel 16–17, Elliot Hoeks walks through the account of David and Goliath, one of the most well-known stories in Scripture. Rather than being about self-confidence or “facing our giants,” the passage highlights David's trust in the faithfulness of God. While Saul and the army trembled in fear, David stepped forward with courage rooted not in himself but in the Lord who delivers His people. This story also points us to Jesus, the true Champion who has already won the victory over sin and death. As we reflect on this passage, we are reminded to look back on God's past faithfulness so we can walk forward in confidence that He will be faithful again.

Pastor Kevin teaches through Judges 13–16 and the life of Samson. From his birth to his downfall, Samson's story shows both the power of God's Spirit and the danger of giving in to pride and temptation. Though remembered as a man of faith, his life is also a warning to walk in discipline and dependence on the Lord.

Pastor Gerrit shares from 1 Samuel 15 and 16, highlighting the contrast between a heart far from God and a heart fixed on Him. Through Saul's pride, disobedience, self-deception, insecurity, and troubled spirit, Scripture shows the consequences of drifting from God's will. In contrast, God chooses David, a humble shepherd boy, because He looks at the heart rather than outward appearance. This message invites us to honestly examine where our own hearts are before the Lord and to walk in humility, obedience, and trust in Him.

Pastor Kevin teaches from Judges 12 on the conflict between Jephthah and the men of Ephraim, showing how pride can take root and cause division. Through biblical examples from both the Old and New Testaments, we see how an inflated view of ourselves damages relationships with God and others. The call is to stop complaining, start working faithfully with what God has given, and humbly seek His help to remove any pride that hinders us from reflecting His character.