Messages from Jim Gallagher, lead pastor of Calvary Chapel in Vero Beach (CCVB), FL - Our hope is for you to come, connect, and grow as we walk through God's Word in depth.
Kimberly talks about our propensity to drift... drift like a boat from the dock. We follow the path of least resistance and lose out on the safety of the dock, or in our case the love of Jesus that can comfort us and keep us safe. Don't become slowly drifting from the safe harbor of Jesus.
Jesus sent us a Helper, the Holy Spirit. We are charged with the mission to go out and spread the Good News of Salvation that came through Jesus. The Holy Spirit empowers us to be able to fulfill that mission.
Guest Speaker at our annual Wings and the Word Study.
As the Hebrews travel through the desert, they encounter God as He sustains them with Water from the Rock and Manna from Heaven. Moses is tasked to teach the people about God and how to follow Him.Referenced NT Verses:1 Cor 10; John 6:35; John 6:66-68John 4:13-14; John 7:37-39
Kristie introduces you to how to study the Book of Hebrews and starts with the first chapter lesson.
We all are being transformed by the Holy Spirit of the Lord, the Paraklete. The Spirit Awakens us to Christ and to the life of the spirit. The Spirit transforms us or conforms into the image of Christ.Referenced Verses:John 14:16 (KJV); Proverbs 18:10; Psalms 18:2; Isaiah 25:4Psalms 11:2; Psalms 11:1; Psalms 11:3Romans 6:4; 2 Corinthians 3:18Ephesians 4:13; Romans 8:29; Galatians 5:22-23John 10:28-29; John 15:10; 1 John 2:6; 1 John 2:10
God leads the Chosen people out of Egypt and into the wilderness. He uses this to prepare them for their eventual entry into the promised land.
Kristie presents the challenges of staying in touch with our God through the busy lives that we have while working, raising children and other worldly distractions. Come listen to her insights on it.
Glen Fritz and Jim discuss the Route of the Exodus. Glen is our resident subject matter expert on the Exodus from a geographic perspective. His doctoral thesis was on this topic. This is a real treat for anyone who likes to delve into Bible history. Sit back and enjoy it over and over again!
Christ told the Apostles the most difficult thing He ever had to tell them...that He was leaving. But He promised He would send the Helper to guide them the rest of the way until His return.
Jesus was the only one who was able to act as the Passover Lamb. From Exodus to Revelation, Jesus is identified and verified as our Passover Lamb, sent to us without spot or blemish, to act as our Savior.
Jesus shared meals with His disciples daily, but some instances were more significant than the rest. Yet there are other meals Jim notes in the Bible from as far back as the time of Abraham, but these are not communion as we know it.
How did the the sacrifice of the time of Exodus look? What did it mean? What were the sacrifices the Hebrews performed for their worship of the Almighty God YHWH? How do we sacrifice today? Better yet, DO we sacrifice today?
Have righteous anger, but do not sin!Referenced Verses:Mark 14:10-20John 12:4-6; Matthew 26:15; Luke 22:3; Ephesians 4:26-27John 13:23:25; John 13:26-30; Luke 22:24-26[ John 17:17; Psalm 119:9
God uses Moses to confront the Egyptian gods in order to deliver the people from Egypt and to let the Egyptians know who the true and living God really is. He will bring judgment on the gods of Egypt.
What would you give up in order to have eternal life with Jesus? You need to decide now which way you will go to attain that heavenly reward. Mark 8:37 Or what will a man give in exchange for his soul?“He is no fool who gives up what he cannot keep to gain what he cannot lose” - Jim Elliot, missionary
Moses had objections to God's plan. Objection 1: Who am I?Objection 2: Who are You?Objection 3: What if I cannot persuade them?Objection 4: I am not eloquentObjection 5: Send someone else
Every age seems to be headed towards the predictions of the Final Days. Yes, we are moving towards that, but not necessarily at the rate some people have predicted. Only the Lord knows when and where He will return and at that time, we must be ready. Are YOU ready?
Jesus Love Me this I know, For the Bible tells me so! Josh starts with a magnificent premise that from the beginning, God has loved us and always will love us. Listen to how he explores these passages.
What does it mean when we say one must look at past prophesy to understand future prophesy? Mark talks about the Second Coming of Jesus to warn them they'll not have much warning at the end of time.
Abraham meets God and asks His name, but the answer isn't what he expected. Abraham finds out God has a plan for him, an already old man, to lead the people out of Egypt.Referenced Verses:John 8:56-58; John 6:35; John 8:12; John 10:9John 14:6; John 10:11; John 11:25; John 15:1
Jesus shows the Scribes and others how big He is by asking the question about David's confusing Psalm 110:1 "The Lord says to my lord: “Sit at my right hand until I make your enemies a footstool for your feet.” Jesus shows them how much bigger He is!
This is the time of the birth of Moses and his early days. Moses faced challenges right from his birth.
Definitions: Civil Law The civil law spoke into the people as a nation. This is how you are to conduct yourself in His kingdom. Religious Law The religious law spoke into the worship of God's people. Moral Law God rescued the nation of Israel from Egypt and the moral law is the way in which God rescues His people from sin.POINTS:1. Love God John 15:132. Mind Romans 12:2; II Corinthians 10:4-5; Ephesians 4:23; Philippians 4:8; Colossians 3:2 3. Strength4. Soul5. Heart: Kardia: center of all physical and spiritual life Psalm 34:76. Love your neighbor as yourself Galatians 5:13-14, 22-25
Outlandish promises fulfilled. Background information for understanding the Book of Exodus. Note the investment Moses' parents made in his life. Genesis 47:6; Numbers 11:21; Numbers 11:22Genesis 12:2-3; Genesis 15:5; Exodus 15:1
Jesus encounters a group of Sadducees who do not believe in the Resurrection, or crossing over into heaven, after death. They only believe what is written in the Pentateuch (first 5 books of the Bible). As such, they had assumed there was no resurrection. Pastor Pete tells us how Jesus showed them they were wrong.
An the eve of the week celebrating our national Day of Independence, Jim points out that we as Christians have an obligation to our government, just as it has to us.
Jim closes the last chapters of the first book of the Bible and the end of the story of the patriarchs.
God wanted to plant goodness on this earth, but it was corrupted by the devil. Jesus tells this through this parable, or story, used to illustrate how His Father, God, wants us to be nurtured and grown in goodness though Jesus.Isaiah 5:4What more could have been done to My vineyardThat I have not done in it?…Mark 12:2; Isaiah 1:16-17; Isaiah 1:18-20Jeremiah 25:4Mark 12:3-5; Hebrews 11:37; Mark 12:6; John 3:16John 1:10-12; Mark 12:9; Psalms 118:25-26Psalms 118:5; Psalms 118:8-9; Psalms 118:22-23; 1 Peter 2:7-10Ephesians 2:19-22; Isaiah 5:4; Matthew 21:43-44; Daniel 2:44
Joseph brings his family back to Egypt to live with him.Referenced Verses:Psalms 115:3; Isaiah 45:7; Job 42:2; 1 Chronicles 29:11-12Psalms 135:5-6; Psalms 103:19; Proverbs 21:1; Jeremiah 32:27Luke 1:37; Colossians 1:16-17; Hebrews 1:3; Deuteronomy 31:6Genesis 15:12-16
Jesus is rarely portrayed as losing His temper, but here are two examples of Him being upset with the situations in the story.Referenced Verses:Psalms 120:1; Psalms 120:5-7; Psalms 121:1-2; Psalms 122:1-2Psalms 122:9; Psalms 123:1-2; Psalms 126:4Psalms 128:3-4; Psalms 131:3; Psalms 133; Isaiah 56:3-7Jeremiah 7:1-2; Jeremiah 7:9-11; Jeremiah 7:12; Jeremiah 7:15 John 12:20-21
Joseph tells his brothers to bring back his youngest brother and snares them in a trap to test them.Referenced Verses:Genesis 42:36; Romans 5:1-4; James 1:2-5; 1 Peter 1:3-7Hebrews 12:1; Joshua 13:1; Joshua 14:9-12Psalms 93; Genesis 42:15; 2 Corinthians 2:14-16John 15:13; Romans 9:3; Romans 1:14-15
Peter says there are seven things to insure you can increase your faith in Jesus.
9:30 Service Pastor Marc is from Brandon, Florida. See also his teaching at our Men's Conference from yesterday.
Joseph is sold by his brothers and for 13 years (age 17-30) lived in Egypt in affliction. See how he acts as his brothers come to Egypt for help, and it is Joseph who will give it. Only person who has control over you is really YOU.Verses:Romans 3:3-4; Mark 13:31; Hebrews 9:14Psalms 32:1-5; Psalms 103:12
The Kingdom is the focal point of the Cross, but the Cross is the Entry way to the Kingdom.Referenced Verses:2 Samuel 7:12-13; 1 Chronicles 22:9-10; 1 Kings 1:38-40; 1 Kings 1:49-50Colossians 2:8; Genesis 3:15; 1 John 3:8; Colossians 1:13-14
Remaining faithful to God, Joseph presents a picture of how we should live a faithful life.
Bartimaeus was blind, but his belief was so great that he persisted in calling for Jesus until he was heard.Referenced Verses: Psalm 130
These chapters tell of the early days of Joseph in Egypt and what led to his imprisoning. It was his faithfulness to God that got him through those most difficult times.Referenced Verses:Romans 2:3-4; Mathew 1:2-3; 1 Corinthians 5:9-10Job 31:1; Matthew 18:9; 2 Timothy 2:22; Proverbs 25:28
What better way to show the humility that Jesus wanted in His followers, than by service to others.
This is the history of Jacob (Israel): Joseph. Why is this the next word of the scripture? Pastor Jim explains.If you're hurting from a great personal loss, you will relate to this. If you are, please contact our office to talk to a pastor.What was that book he talked about? The Great Divorce, by C.S. Lewis.
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