Calvary Tabernacle of Orlando

The sermon emphasizes the pursuit of a deep, personal relationship with God, moving beyond mere theological understanding to a fervent desire to know and experience His presence. Drawing from Exodus 33, the message encourages listeners to emulate Moses's bold request to know God's ways, leading to a life marked by energy, contentment, and unwavering faith, ultimately prioritizing a personal encounter with Christ above all else and recognizing that true fulfillment comes not from worldly pursuits but from a longing for God's glory.

The sermon centers on the transformative power of grace, illustrated through the lives of John Newton and the Apostle Paul, emphasizing that God's mercy extends even to those with deeply flawed pasts. It highlights the gospel not as a promise of earthly prosperity, but as a pathway to forgiveness, a change in position with God, a renewed moral standing, and ultimately, eternal life. The message underscores the importance of recognizing Christ's sacrifice and embracing the opportunity to experience His grace, leading to a life of praise and devotion, ultimately culminating in the assurance of a glorious future with God.

The sermon emphasizes the importance of actively pursuing a deeper relationship with God, highlighting that a static faith is insufficient and believers should earnestly desire more of His presence. Drawing from the example of Moses, the message encourages consistent solitude in prayer, a dedicated study of Scripture, and a commitment to fellowship within the church as essential pathways to experiencing God's character and finding favor in His sight. Ultimately, the speaker advocates for a life marked by an experiential knowledge of God, surpassing mere intellectual understanding and leading to a profound sense of contentment and purpose found only in Christ.

The sermon celebrates the dedication of a new building as a fulfillment of prayer and a testament to God's faithfulness, emphasizing that the structure is a direct result of divine provision and not human effort. Drawing from 2 Chronicles, the message highlights the importance of seeking God's presence, remaining faithful despite challenges, and anticipating future growth as a community devoted to proclaiming the gospel. Ultimately, the speaker encourages unwavering commitment to God's word and a posture of humility, trusting that divine provision and purpose will continue to shape the church's journey.

The sermon explores the parable of the prodigal son, emphasizing the transformative power of repentance and God's boundless grace. It highlights that true repentance involves a profound recognition of sin, a turning away from self-reliance, and a heartfelt confession of unworthiness, ultimately leading to restoration and celebration. The message underscores that God's love is not earned through works but freely given, offering forgiveness, sonship, and a renewed identity to those who turn to Him, demonstrating that God actively seeks and rejoices over every returning sinner, offering a path to salvation through faith in Christ.

The sermon explores the transformative power of repentance, drawing from the parable of the prodigal son to illustrate God's boundless forgiveness and grace. It emphasizes that true repentance involves not only confession of sin but also a heartfelt contrition and a willingness to surrender to Christ, recognizing one's unworthiness while embracing the hope of new life through faith. The message underscores the importance of proclaiming the gospel and encourages listeners to actively share their faith, highlighting the church's role in declaring God's excellencies and offering salvation to all who call upon His name, regardless of their past.

The sermon centers on the profound significance of forgiveness, emphasizing it as a divine act that releases the offender from the consequences of their actions, mirroring God's own grace toward humanity. Drawing from Luke 15, the message explores the parable of the prodigal son to illustrate the depth of God's mercy and the transformative power of repentance, while cautioning against religious pride and the importance of a genuine, unwavering commitment to Christ. Ultimately, the sermon underscores the freedom and restoration available to those who turn to Christ, highlighting the contrast between a life of rebellion and a life anchored in faith and obedience.

As we conclude our study in the Epistle to the Ephesians we do a last minute review of the Epistle.

We look at the word of God and prayer in light of Ephesians 6:17-18 and how believers are empowered through the Sword of the Spirit and prayer.

We continue to examine the believer's armor found in Ephesians 6:16-17 looking at The Shield of Faith and The Helmet of Salvation.

We examine the Believer's Armor found in Ephesians 6:14-15 and their application to the follower of Jesus Christ.

We examine Ephesians 6:13 and how believers in Christ are war in the armor of God.

Today we look at the Believer's War found in Ephesians 6:12 and Paul's description of the believers unseen enemy and war.

We pickup our study in Ephesians and look at the Protection of the Believer found in Ephesians 6:10-11.

We look at Acts 1 & 2 and God's intention with the sending of the Holy Spirit and the birth of the church.

We explore why the resurrection of Jesus Christ matters and the implications to all people.

We explore 2 Corinthians 5:14-21 and why the cross of Calvary was necessary for our salvation.

We look at the biblical text of Luke 19:36-41 and our Lord's Triumphant Entrance into Jerusalem on the final week prior to the cross. We contrast two kings and how Jesus Christ humbled Himself on His way to Calvary.

We look at Ephesians 5:22 - 33 and what being filled with the Holy Spirit looks like in a marriage.

We explore Ephesians 5:18-21 and look at what it means to live in the Holy Spirit and under His control.

We study Ephesians 5:18 and Paul's command to be filled with the Holy Spirit and what it means to believers today.

The Apostle John warned the church at Ephesus that they had lost their first love. What did Paul mean by using that term. We look at Ephesians 2:1-7 and examine our love for Christ.

How should believers live in light of the grace of Jesus Christ? After Paul tells the church to be imitators of Christ, he show believers behaviors that Christians are to avoid.

We review the parable of the talents and see Jesus teaching regarding how faithfulness equals fruitfulness.

Paul writes the church at Ephesus to be imitators of Christ. Today's sermon defines what it means to be an imitator of Christ and the believer's responsibility.

We return to our study of Paul's Epistle to the Ephesians and explore three critical areas for believers to move from Christless to Christlike behavior.

We present a biblical approach to the new year by studying the first church in Acts 2:42-47 and their dedication to the Apostle's teaching, Fellowship, and the local church.

We reflect on four essential and critical truths of Jesus Christ that demand a reponse from every person.

We look at the words of Simeon in Luke 2:30-32 and examine how one mans faith prevailed in a world of unbelief.

We look at the titles given the Christ from the prophecies of Isaiah.

We explore the concept of "Failing Forward" in the life of Peter and how God used his failures and repentance (and ours) for God's glory.

A look at the possible biblical roots of the American Thanksgiving Holiday as found in the Feast of Tabernacles.

We explore Ephesians 4:20-22 and Paul's call to believers to "lay aside the old self" and what it means to believers today.

We examine Ephesians 4:17-20 and look at the characteristics of the unbeliever and contrast that with the believer in Christ.

We look at part 2 of Paul's teaching in Ephesians 4:13-16 calling for spiritual maturity in believers and the church. Today we look at maturing in truth and in unity.

We explore Ephesians 4:13-16 and identify four spiritual truths Paul desires for the believers and the church to mature in.

We explore Ephesians 4:8-12 and how Christ rose and descended to purchase salvation and victoriously give gifts to the church.

On our Membership Sunday we present the biblical case for Church Membership teaching from Acts 2:41-42.

We study Ephesians 4:7 and the grace and spiritual gifts of God.

We continue in our study of Ephesians 4:4-6 as we continue with Paul's teaching of the church as one in Christ.

How do we walk in a manner of worthy of our calling? Paul tells of five Christian virtues in Ephesians 4:2-3 that believers are to walk in.

We continue with Ephesians 4:1-3 and Paul's exhortation to "walk worthy of the your call" from Jesus Christ. We encourage believers to follow in the same manner.

We examine define and examine the relationship between truth, belief, and faith and how it must influence our lives as believers.

We complete our exposition of Ephesians 3 with Paul's doxology of praise in verses 20-21.

We look at Ephesians 3:19 and explore Paul's call for the church to "be filled to all the fullness of God."

We look at Paul's prayer in Ephesians 3:14-21 focusing on verses 17-19.

We examine Paul's prayer for the Ephesian church starting with Ephesians 3:14-16, in this doxology of prayer.