This podcast includes series of messages teaching through various books of the Bible taught by the teaching Pastor team at Calvary Nexus in Camarillo, CA.
Calvary Nexus Teaching Pastors
Thesis: The challenge with waiting is that it confronts our expectations (i.e. It is longer than we expected). Waiting can challenge our sense of well-being and can produce anger, apathy, anxiety or actions contrary to God. On the other hand, the response of worship characterized by yielding to God's direction and confidently trusting Him produces peace and hope in God's people and glorifies God. Today, we discover how…
We all experience doubts at different stages in our lives. Our doubts may change our perceptions of God, but they don't change who God is. God is bigger than our doubts, God is better than our doubts, and He will always remain faithful to us. He is deserving of our faith and trust. We upload our message only version to our church app. If you would like to view this week's entire worship service you can find it by clicking the available link.
We all experience doubts at different stages in our lives. Our doubts may change our perceptions of God, but they don't change who God is. God is bigger than our doubts, God is better than our doubts, and He will always remain faithful to us. He is deserving of our faith and trust.
Humanity's biggest battle is to see our need for rescue, and to keep honoring the One who rescues …
Humanity's biggest battle is to see our need for rescue, and to keep honoring the One who rescues …
This world has a certain gravitational pull (literal and figurative). That pull can cause us to drift from God, unless we learn to seek first God and His kingdom, to worship God and not this world. Today we learn how and the benefits.
This world has a certain gravitational pull (literal and figurative). That pull can cause us to drift from God, unless we learn to seek first God and His kingdom, to worship God and not this world. Today we learn how and the benefits.
God's call to Abram demonstrates that following Him requires faith, obedience, and steadfast trust in the Lord's promises, even amidst uncertainty, trials, and human weakness. God's call not only establishes Abram as the recipient of His blessing but also positions him as a pivotal figure in God's redemptive plan, through which all nations will ultimately find restoration in Christ. This passage reveals that responding to God's call requires a reorientation of our sense of security, embracing a future formed by God's purposes, and relying on God's steadfast faithfulness, teaching followers of Christ how to obey God's calling over our lives.We upload our message only version to our church app. If you would like to view this week's entire worship service you can find it by clicking the available link.
God's call to Abram demonstrates that following Him requires faith, obedience, and steadfast trust in the Lord's promises, even amidst uncertainty, trials, and human weakness. God's call not only establishes Abram as the recipient of His blessing but also positions him as a pivotal figure in God's redemptive plan, through which all nations will ultimately find restoration in Christ. This passage reveals that responding to God's call requires a reorientation of our sense of security, embracing a future formed by God's purposes, and relying on God's steadfast faithfulness, teaching followers of Christ how to obey God's calling over our lives.
Today, we discover how to move from rebellion against God to following Him, from foe to friend, from confusion to blessing…
Today, we discover how to move from rebellion against God to following Him, from foe to friend, from confusion to blessing…
Contemplating the scope of conflict around the globe, let alone within a home, can be discouraging. Since 1948 there have been 72 U.N. peacekeeping missions. The Geneva Academy of International Humanitarian Law is presently monitoring 110 armed ethnic conflicts around the globe. UCLA's Anderson Review published September 2023 observed: polarization by cultural values, not by ethnicity, is related to human desire to associate with like-minded folks (homophily), and tends toward maximum antagonism towards those on the other side of the cultural divide. Political parties have become closely aligned with entrenched polarized values leading to the perception of greater polarization. In the midst of this cultural moment of conflict and polarization how did we get here, and is there meaningful hope of unity?
Contemplating the scope of conflict around the globe, let alone within a home, can be discouraging. Since 1948 there have been 72 U.N. peacekeeping missions. The Geneva Academy of International Humanitarian Law is presently monitoring 110 armed ethnic conflicts around the globe. UCLA's Anderson Review published September 2023 observed: polarization by cultural values, not by ethnicity, is related to human desire to associate with like-minded folks (homophily), and tends toward maximum antagonism towards those on the other side of the cultural divide. Political parties have become closely aligned with entrenched polarized values leading to the perception of greater polarization. In the midst of this cultural moment of conflict and polarization how did we get here, and is there meaningful hope of unity?
God's promises are faithful. Mankind's problem is our nature to rebel against God. God has intervened to provide a means to deal with our sin, guilt, and shame. Today, we learn to appropriate and appreciate God's provision.
God's promises are faithful. Mankind's problem is our nature to rebel against God. God has intervened to provide a means to deal with our sin, guilt, and shame. Today, we learn to appropriate and appreciate God's provision.
Inevitably, we will all experience seasons of waiting, uncertainty, and challenge. If our hope is built on the things of this world, we will recognize that it is fleeting, temporary, and easily lost. But instead, we can find true hope in the new life that Christ offers.
Inevitably, we will all experience seasons of waiting, uncertainty, and challenge. If our hope is built on the things of this world, we will recognize that it is fleeting, temporary, and easily lost. But instead, we can find true hope in the new life that Christ offers.We upload our message only version to our church app. If you would like to view this week's entire worship service you can find it by clicking the available link.
As a Calvary Chapel, our family of churches was at the center of the Jesus Revolution of the late 1960s and 1970s, the last great revival to sweep across this country and globe. A key characteristic of our family of churches is the characteristic of being gospel-centered or full of grace and truth. As Pastor Chuck opened the doors to the hippies of his day, people of the prevailing secular culture were welcome to consider the claims of Jesus, and the practical and moral implications of His gospel. This radical culture is part of our past, present, and Lord willing future.We upload our message only version to our church app. If you would like to view this week's entire worship service you can find it by clicking the available link.
As a Calvary Chapel, our family of churches was at the center of the Jesus Revolution of the late 1960s and 1970s, the last great revival to sweep across this country and globe. A key characteristic of our family of churches is the characteristic of being gospel-centered or full of grace and truth. As Pastor Chuck opened the doors to the hippies of his day, people of the prevailing secular culture were welcome to consider the claims of Jesus, and the practical and moral implications of His gospel. This radical culture is part of our past, present, and Lord willing future.We upload our message only version to our church app. If you would like to view this week's entire worship service you can find it by clicking the available link.
Pastor Bruce Zachary leads us through the traditional Passover Seder showing us how the entirety of the Old Testament points to the life, death and resurrection of Jesus.
Pastor Bruce Zachary leads us through the traditional Passover Seder showing us how the entirety of the Old Testament points to the life, death and resurrection of Jesus.
God's judgment is certain, complete, and wholly justified in His righteousness. Yet, because of His exceeding mercy, He provides a means of rescue from judgment for those who place their faith in Jesus. Through faith, bearing fruit in obedience, the Lord preserves us from His righteous judgment and brings us life.
God's judgment is certain, complete, and wholly justified in His righteousness. Yet, because of His exceeding mercy, He provides a means of rescue from judgment for those who place their faith in Jesus. Through faith, bearing fruit in obedience, the Lord preserves us from His righteous judgment and brings us life.
The existence of evil and wickedness in the world is undeniable. Its inception is Satan, and man's rebellion. Yet, God has promised to judge evil, and offers grace to those who believe Him. Today, we learn about the judgment of evil, the grace of God, and God's prescription for refuge.We upload our message only version to our church app. If you would like to view this week's entire worship service you can find it by clicking the available link.
The existence of evil and wickedness in the world is undeniable. Its inception is Satan, and man's rebellion. Yet, God has promised to judge evil, and offers grace to those who believe Him. Today, we learn about the judgment of evil, the grace of God, and God's prescription for refuge.
Early in the Old Testament, The Bible records the genealogy or family of Adam; and the New Testament begins with the genealogy or family of Jesus. You experience contentment, and please God, when you become part of His big family; and learn and live His family values. Today we discover how…We upload our message only version to our church app. If you would like to view this week's entire worship service you can find it by clicking the available link.
Early in the Old Testament, The Bible records the genealogy or family of Adam; and the New Testament begins with the genealogy or family of Jesus. You experience contentment, and please God, when you become part of His big family; and learn and live His family values. Today we discover how…
Being able to worship God freely without fear of death or condemnation because of the work of Christ is a wonderful privilege; however, God still desires that He be worshipped in the way He deserves, and so we should seek to worship Him in that way. When we do, He promises that whatever we sacrifice will be nothing compared to what we gain in return.We upload our message only version to our church app. If you would like to view this week's entire worship service you can find it by clicking the available link.
Being able to worship God freely without fear of death or condemnation because of the work of Christ is a wonderful privilege; however, God still desires that He be worshipped in the way He deserves, and so we should seek to worship Him in that way. When we do, He promises that whatever we sacrifice will be nothing compared to what we gain in return.We upload our message only version to our church app. If you would like to view this week's entire worship service you can find it by clicking the available link.
Life compels us to contemplate some pretty challenging philosophical questions that are at the heart of our existence. Why is there pain and suffering in the world? Why is there aging and death? Why is there hardship if God is good? Is this present reality what God intended? Is there hope of a plan to make it right? Today, we discover the answers…We upload our message only version to our church app. If you would like to view this week's entire worship service you can find it by clicking the available link.
Life compels us to contemplate some pretty challenging philosophical questions that are at the heart of our existence. Why is there pain and suffering in the world? Why is there aging and death? Why is there hardship if God is good? Is this present reality what God intended? Is there hope of a plan to make it right? Today, we discover the answers…
God creates marriage (and family) and describes an ideal that produces blessing for the individual, the couple, a family and a community. Marriage is to be a picture of the relationship between Jesus and His Church. Today, we discover how to experience unity with God and your spouse…
God creates marriage (and family) and describes an ideal that produces blessing for the individual, the couple, a family and a community. Marriage is to be a picture of the relationship between Jesus and His Church. Today, we discover how to experience unity with God and your spouse…We upload our message only version to our church app. If you would like to view this week's entire worship service you can find it by clicking the available link.
We were created by God, in His image, to commune with God and be used by Him. When you are in a relationship with your Creator and accomplishing the work He's created you for, you will be most satisfied and fulfilled.We upload our message only version to our church app. If you would like to view this week's entire worship service you can find it by clicking the available link.
We were created by God, in His image, to commune with God and be used by Him. When you are in a relationship with your Creator and accomplishing the work He's created you for, you will be most satisfied and fulfilled.We upload our message only version to our church app. If you would like to view this week's entire worship service you can find it by clicking the available link.
The great existential question is, “Why am I here?” (I.e. What is the purpose or meaning of life). The related question is, “How did I get here?” (I.e. What is the origin of life?). Unless you get the right answer to the origin question, you cannot get the right answer to the meaning/purpose question. Today we discover answers to both.
The great existential question is, “Why am I here?” (I.e. What is the purpose or meaning of life). The related question is, “How did I get here?” (I.e. What is the origin of life?). Unless you get the right answer to the origin question, you cannot get the right answer to the meaning/purpose question. Today we discover answers to both.
The great existential question of life is why am I here (i.e. What is the purpose of life)? The related question is how did I get here (i.e. What is the origin of life)? In the beginning of Genesis (Ch. 1-2) we learn the answers to those questions. Genesis is either a foundation for the entire word of God and is reliable, or it is merely a collection of stories. Today, we discover abundant evidence so that you can know the Bible is reliable. Truly, if Gen. 1:1 is reliable then there is no problem with the rest of the Bible.
The great existential question of life is why am I here (i.e. What is the purpose of life)? The related question is how did I get here (i.e. What is the origin of life)? In the beginning of Genesis (Ch. 1-2) we learn the answers to those questions. Genesis is either a foundation for the entire word of God and is reliable, or it is merely a collection of stories. Today, we discover abundant evidence so that you can know the Bible is reliable. Truly, if Gen. 1:1 is reliable then there is no problem with the rest of the Bible.
In 1st and 2nd Thessalonians, seven of the eight chapters refers to the Lord's return. Knowing that Jesus could return at any moment, how should His followers navigate the challenges of providing income, planning retirement, and being about His business until He comes. Let's discover how together…We upload our message only version to our church app. If you would like to view this week's entire worship service you can find it by clicking the available link.
In 1st and 2nd Thessalonians, seven of the eight chapters refers to the Lord's return. Knowing that Jesus could return at any moment, how should His followers navigate the challenges of providing income, planning retirement, and being about His business until He comes. Let's discover how together…
In our lives, we will encounter seasons that require a patience that is beyond us. Through prayer, the Lord transforms our hearts and minds towards effectiveness, obedience, and direction, building our patience to the glory of God and the furtherance of His Word.We upload our message only version to our church app. If you would like to view this week's entire worship service you can find it by clicking the available link.
In our lives, we will encounter seasons that require a patience that is beyond us. Through prayer, the Lord transforms our hearts and minds towards effectiveness, obedience, and direction, building our patience to the glory of God and the furtherance of His Word.We upload our message only version to our church app. If you would like to view this week's entire worship service you can find it by clicking the available link.
We all face seasons of fear and uncertainty, and those tend to be the times that it's easiest to doubt God. Today, we will discover that even in the most trying times, we can stand firm with confidence in our salvation and experience comfort.
We all face seasons of fear and uncertainty, and those tend to be the times that it's easiest to doubt God. Today, we will discover that even in the most trying times, we can stand firm with confidence in our salvation and experience comfort.
The purpose of Bible prophecy, especially related to end times events, is to offer comfort, confidence, and forge Christlike character as we prepare for His Coming. The purpose is not to set dates, nor try to solve mysteries related to news and prophecy per se, but to get our hearts and minds focused on God. In the fullness of time, God sent forth Jesus (Gal. 4:4), and at the right time He will return just as He promised (John 14:1-4, Revelation 22:12). Let's prepare…We upload our message only version to our church app. If you would like to view this week's entire worship service you can find it by clicking the available link.
The purpose of Bible prophecy, especially related to end times events, is to offer comfort, confidence, and forge Christlike character as we prepare for His Coming. The purpose is not to set dates, nor try to solve mysteries related to news and prophecy per se, but to get our hearts and minds focused on God. In the fullness of time, God sent forth Jesus (Gal. 4:4), and at the right time He will return just as He promised (John 14:1-4, Revelation 22:12). Let's prepare…
There is an Arab proverb, “Too much sunshine makes a desert.” Your faith is tried and tested in order to reveal your growth in Christ, and also reveal where you need to grow. God allows trials and uses them to conform us to the image of Jesus. Let's discover how to grow in faith and rest in Christ during trials.
There is an Arab proverb, “Too much sunshine makes a desert.” Your faith is tried and tested in order to reveal your growth in Christ, and also reveal where you need to grow. God allows trials and uses them to conform us to the image of Jesus. Let's discover how to grow in faith and rest in Christ during trials.We upload our message only version to our church app. If you would like to view this week's entire worship service you can find it by clicking the available link.
What are some resolutions that will most transform your life for good? Today, we consider Paul's closing exhortations to the Thessalonians that provide some great transforming resolutions as we begin a new year (or any time).We upload our message only version to our church app. If you would like to view this week's entire worship service you can find it by clicking the available link.
What are some resolutions that will most transform your life for good? Today, we consider Paul's closing exhortations to the Thessalonians that provide some great transforming resolutions as we begin a new year (or any time).We upload our message only version to our church app. If you would like to view this week's entire worship service you can find it by clicking the available link.
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