Calvary Wallingford believes first and foremost Christians are learners, disciples, focused on knowing our God. Therefore we study the Bible because it tells us about God, about his ways, about his character, and especially about his plan of salvation and his call for us to follow in his mission. Fo…
Jesus' triumphal entry into Jerusalem can be characterized as a loving assault.
The economy is much different in the City of God versus the City of Man.
We examine the power of motherhood, looking particularly at Mary, the mother of Jesus.
A man who has lived a successful and moral life comes to Jesus because something is missing...
Marriage is often compared to the relationship between God and the church, but singleness has some significant parallels as well.
We gain true life through Jesus' death and resurrection.
We unpack Jesus' triumphal entry into Jerusalem to shouts of "Hosanna!" but on a donkey.
Paul had a stacked resume, but what do all those personal accolades ultimately amount to?
Having your identity in things or people that can be taken away can be devastating. There is a solution though...
Lent is a time to work on where our priorities are and what we truly worship.
Chapter 18 and the five practices to greatness wrap up with radical forgiveness. What does that look like and how do we do it?
Matt Greco shows some perspectives of the David vs. Goliath story that we may not have considered.
We examine how Jesus outlines to confront other believers from a place of love and support.
We learned last week how Jesus will leave the 99 to go after the lost 1. This week we look at how he did just that.
Jesus is passionate about the "little ones" or the lost; to the point of leaving the 99 to go after the 1 lost sheep.
Continuing our series within a series on spiritual greatness, we look at expunging selfish traits.
We examine how Jesus' kingdom is an upside down kingdom.
We explore the depth of the transfiguration story along the parallel and related stories.
Jesus calls us to take up our cross as the way to life, but what does that mean?
As we start a new year, we look in Revelation where God is making all things new.
What is the significance of the gifts brought to Mary, Joseph and Jesus?
Jesus and Christmas are the light that the world needs.
What exactly is wisdom? We look at how the story of the magi illustrates true wisdom.
Nathan guides us on a journey with Mary, Joseph and shepherds to Bethlehem where glory is masked in humble surroundings.
We begin this advent season beholding Jesus' beatitude (supreme blessedness or bliss).
There will be storms in life but Jesus will go through the storm with us.
Through these stories in chapter 14, Matthew shows us how Jesus gave, even through exhaustion and lack.
Jesus illustrates how parables work by telling a parable; naturally...
Mike wraps up the series on prayer by getting back to the basics.
Prayer is absolutely essential and the nature of your prayer relationship is greatly affected by your view of God.
Prayer is absolutely essential and the nature of your prayer relationship is greatly affected by your view of God.
In this passage we explore the parallels between Jesus' story and the story of Jonah.
Jesus gets strong with the Pharisees, why is that? What ignites his passion?
The Sabbath was made for man, not man made for the sabbath. Jesus adds deep perspective.
Is the sabbath for following a bunch pharisaic rules or to stop and draw close to God?
Jesus has harsh words for the towns where He has been working. Why is He comparing them to infamous evil towns?
When we go through seasons of darkness, doubt is not refusal to believe, but the struggle to believe.
Jesus assures us there will be persecution and we look at Paul as a case study.
Jesus was compassionate to the core and He sends us out as his ambassadors, so we need to share in that compassion.
The stories in Matthew 9 have trust in common. How much do you trust Him?
God is love and is the ultimate authority, and Jesus demonstrates both of these traits in this passage.
Jesus can calm storms without and within, by His presence and His power.
Jesus demonstrates His authority even over the wind and waves; we can trust him in the storms in our lives.
There are two sides to Jesus' message; He praises the centurion's faith but has an ominous message for those who miss it.
There are multiple attributes to the definition of Holy, but what do they have to do with the cleansing of the leper?
Jesus wraps up the Sermon on the Mount by reiterating the importance of putting all of what he said into practice (poieo).
Jesus is the Vine, the Master Gardener and our Sensei (yes you read that right).
We, like sheep, have gone astray; fortunately we have Jesus to shepherd us.
Can one sentence sum up all of the teaching in the Old Testament? Yes it can...
Jesus' perspective on living together with each other and God.