Podcasts about Calvary Chapel

Can being a 'good' person win in life? All In Gospel Podcast is a chapter by chapter, verse by verse, in depth bible study where we seek to understand God's Word.All In Gospel is recorded live at Calvary Chapel with Pastor Seann Dikkers. You can support this study at anchor.fm/allingospel ⁠or ⁠https://all-in-gospel.com/

What should a preacher do when the Bible addresses a culturally explosive issue? Can a sermon be useful but insufficiently centred on Christ? How much of the preacher's own life belongs in the pulpit—and what happens after you preach a sermon that simply did not work?In episode 450 of the Expositors Collective Podcast, Mike Neglia moderates a lively preaching Q&A with Dr Alan Stoddard, Cody King, Bryan Stupar and Dr Danny Hyde, recorded at the Expositors Collective training event at Reliance Church in Temecula, California.The panel begins with the challenge of preaching controversial Bible passages faithfully. How can pastors refuse to avoid difficult texts without chasing viral moments, adding needless offence or apologising for Scripture before they have explained it?From there, the conversation turns to Christ-centred preaching. The panel considers whether moral instruction and practical advice have a place in sermons, why application must flow from the gospel, and how preaching can leave people under condemnation rather than bringing them to the grace and transforming power of Christ.They also offer candid counsel about personal testimony. Stories can establish trust and illuminate a passage, but they can also make the preacher the hero, manipulate emotions, embarrass family members or turn the pulpit into a therapy session.Finally, the panel recommends formative books and Bible-study tools, explains how prayer should run through the entire sermon process, and answers an honest question every preacher eventually asks: What do I do after preaching a bad sermon?This warm, practical and sometimes very funny discussion offers encouragement for pastors, Bible teachers and emerging preachers seeking to handle God's Word with courage, humility and faithfulness.Topics include:• Preaching culturally charged and controversial passages• Avoiding cowardice, unnecessary offence and political tribalism• Moralistic sermons and Christ-centred application• Conviction, condemnation and the transforming power of the gospel• Using testimony without making the preacher the hero• Personal illustrations, emotional manipulation and protecting your family• Essential books and Bible-study resources• Prayer throughout sermon preparation and delivery• Learning from a disappointing sermon• Trusting the Holy Spirit when preaching feels weakResources mentioned:Blue Letter Biblehttps://www.blueletterbible.org/Biblical Preaching — Haddon W. Robinsonhttps://bakerpublishinggroup.com/books/biblical-preaching-4th-edition/2257110Communion with God — John Owenhttps://banneroftruth.org/us/store/christian-living/communion-with-god/What Does It Mean to Fear the Lord? — Michael Reeveshttps://www.crossway.org/books/what-does-it-mean-to-fear-the-lord-tpb/Delighting in the Trinity — Michael Reeveshttps://ivpress.com/delighting-in-the-trinityAbout Expositors Collective:Expositors Collective equips, encourages and mentors the next generation of Christ-centred preachers through training events, podcast conversations and practical resources for the faithful teaching of God's Word.https://expositorscollective.org/Expositors Collective is part of Calvary Chapel Cooperative, a family of ministries working together to strengthen churches, cultivate healthy leaders and foster cooperation throughout the Calvary Chapel movement.https://calvarychapelcooperative.com/As we celebrate episode 450, please consider following Expositors Collective on social media and leaving a review on Apple Podcasts. Your review helps more pastors and Bible teachers discover the programme.#ExpositoryPreaching #SermonPreparation

Paul doesn't take a salary in order to win stumbling Corinthians to Christ. All In Gospel Podcast is a chapter by chapter, verse by verse, in depth bible study where we seek to understand God's Word.All In Gospel is recorded live at Calvary Chapel with Pastor Seann Dikkers. You can support this study at anchor.fm/allingospel ⁠or ⁠https://all-in-gospel.com/

Sunday Morning Service Series - A Series covering the Book of Romans: Today we cover Romans 7: 7-14, Dr. Jeckyll & Mr. Hyde! Romans is a theological letter written by Paul the Apostle explaining the gospel and how God saves humanity through grace by faith in Jesus Christ. It teaches that all people—both Jews and Gentiles—are sinners in need of salvation, and that righteousness comes not through the law but through faith in Christ. The letter also calls believers to live transformed lives marked by humility, unity, love, and obedience to God. If you are interested in attending our LIVE teachings (Wednesdays @ 7:00 pm & Sundays @ 10:00 am), you are invited to visit us at 4218 Boston Ave. Lubbock, Texas. To connect with us, you can call us at (806) 799-2227, email us at calvarylubbock@hotmail.com, or checkout our website at CalvaryChapelLubbock.church. You can also watch us on Facebook and contact us through Facebook Messenger. Please feel free to let us know about your walk with Jesus, as we would love to hear it and pray with you. If you'd like to partner with us to help us take the Gospel to the world, just click on the DONATE button on our website, let us know through Facebook Messenger, or in person. We pray that the rest of your week be blessed and that you share the love of Jesus with everyone that you encounter.

The Power Of The Holy Spirit In The Believer

Karen Lafferty is one of the early pioneers of the Jesus Movement and a beloved voice in Christian music. Best known as the composer of the scripture song "Seek Ye First," Karen shares the remarkable story behind the song that has encouraged believers around the world for decades.In this episode of Women Worth Knowing, Karen reflects on her years with Calvary Chapel and Maranatha! Music, how God led her into missions through Youth With A Mission, and the vision behind founding Musicians For Missions International. She also opens up about the personal journey that compelled her to write her biography, Seek Ye First: The Karen Lafferty Story, revealing the healing love and faithfulness of God through every season of life.Whether you've sung Seek Ye First for years or are hearing Karen's story for the first time, this conversation is a beautiful reminder to keep Jesus at the center and trust Him with the unfolding story of your life.ResourcesWebsite: KarenLafferty.com and YWAMSantaFe.orgInstagram: @KarenLaffertyMusicFeatured Book: Seek Ye First: The Karen Lafferty Story — Karen's inspiring memoir, available at KarenLafferty.com and Amazon.

Can a sermon be biblically accurate, practically helpful, and still miss the point?At an Expositors Collective training event at Reliance Church in Temecula, California, Cody King and Mike Neglia conducted a revealing experiment: two different sermons from the same passage, Ruth chapter 2.Before this recording, Cody intentionally delivered a moralistic sermon focused on Ruth's work ethic and Boaz's integrity. It included true observations and practical applications—but Jesus remained largely at the margins.The recording begins with Mike preaching Ruth 2 through a redemptive lens. Ruth is not merely a diligent worker, but an empty-handed outsider who is seen and welcomed. Boaz is more than a model employer; he is a redeemer whose generosity points beyond himself to Jesus Christ, our true and greater Redeemer.Cody then invites the audience to compare the two approaches. Their responses expose the episode's central insight: everything in a sermon can be true without being true enough. A message may communicate accurate information and sound advice while failing to lead people to the grace, beauty, necessity, and sufficiency of Jesus.Cody explains what Christ-centred preaching means, why Jesus is the true hero of Scripture, and how moralistic preaching can quietly replace the gospel with self-improvement. He offers practical guidance for connecting individual passages to the Bible's grand story of creation, fall, redemption, and consummation—without forcing allegory or artificially inserting Jesus into the text.This episode will help pastors and Bible teachers distinguish moral instruction from gospel proclamation, honour authorial intent, preach Christian obedience as the fruit of grace rather than the price of acceptance, and show how Scripture finds its fulfilment in Christ.In this episode:• Two contrasting sermons from Ruth 2• How a sermon can be accurate but incomplete• Why mentioning Jesus is not the same as making Jesus central• Moralistic preaching and Christianised self-improvement• Seeing Christ in Scripture without forcing allegory• The Bible as one grand redemptive story• The preacher as a steward of God's mysteries• Three questions for preparing a Christ-centred sermonThree questions for sermon preparation:Where does this text fit within redemptive history?What problem does this text reveal that Jesus alone can solve?How does the gospel empower and transform our response?Key Scriptures:Ruth 2John 5:39Luke 24:25–271 Corinthians 2:1–21 Corinthians 4:1–22 Corinthians 4:5About Cody KingCody King is a Bible teacher, church planter, and assistant pastor at Reliance Church in Temecula, California. One of the church's founding pastors, he previously planted and served as lead pastor of Redemption Calvary in Commerce City, Colorado.A graduate of Calvary Chapel Bible College, Cody is passionate about expository preaching, biblical literacy, discipleship, and helping people experience transformation through understanding and obeying God's Word. At Reliance Church, he oversees Men's Ministry and the Calvary International Training Institute while also serving through teaching, counselling, discipleship, and pastoral care.Cody King at Reliance Churchhttps://reliancechurch.org/team/About Expositors CollectiveExpositors Collective equips, encourages, and mentors the next generation of Christ-centred preachers through training events, weekly podcast conversations, and practical resources for personal study and the public proclamation of God's Word.https://expositorscollective.orgCalvary Chapel CooperativeExpositors Collective is a ministry of the Calvary Chapel Cooperative, a family of ministries fostering fellowship and shared work to strengthen churches, cultivate healthy leaders, support church planting, and encourage cooperation throughout the Calvary Chapel movement.https://calvarychapelcooperative.com#ChristCenteredPreaching #CodyKing 

The Spirit's Power Over The Flesh

Humanity is left with a God sized need. Summary of Chapters 1-5 again concludes that under the sun is a place of shadows. All In Gospel Podcast is a chapter by chapter, verse by verse, in depth bible study where we seek to understand God's Word.All In Gospel is recorded live at Calvary Chapel with Pastor Seann Dikkers. You can support this study at anchor.fm/allingospel ⁠or ⁠https://all-in-gospel.com/

Can we participate in the worlds economy even when it rejects Jesus? All In Gospel Podcast is a chapter by chapter, verse by verse, in depth bible study where we seek to understand God's Word.All In Gospel is recorded live at Calvary Chapel with Pastor Seann Dikkers. You can support this study at anchor.fm/allingospel ⁠or ⁠https://all-in-gospel.com/

The Spirit's Indwelling Presence

The Person Who Is Empowered By The Holy Spirit Pt.2

Dr. Rebecca Grant, national security analyst based in Washington, D.C. Specializing in defense and aerospace research, founder of IRIS Independent Research, and Senior Fellow at the Lexington InstituteTopic: The state of the Iranian nuclear program; Future of the Iran war Steve Perry, President of Bigger Than Basketball USA INC.Topic: Staten Island SpotlightThomas Homan, Border Czar for the Trump administrationTopic: ICE arrests over 2,100 illegal aliens in New York City Rob Chadwick, Retired FBI Supervisory Special Agent and Former Director of Tactical Training in Quantico and the Principal Training Advisor to the United States Concealed Carry Association (USCCA)Topic: Minnesota shooting; School shooting in Virginia Daniel Patino, Fundraiser for Food for the PoorTopic: Food for the Poor Arthur Lih, Inventor & CEO of LifeVac and the author of "Sorry, Can't is a Lie"Topic: Motorcycle trip Alan Dershowitz, Harvard Law Professor Emeritus, host of "The DerShow," and the author of the new book "Founding Fathers and One Jewish Mother" and the upcoming "Why I Quit the Dems - And So Should You!"Topic: Federal Investigators met with Letitia James whistleblower; Lindsay Clancy jury Pastor Dave Watson, Senior Pastor of Calvary Chapel on Staten Island, Founder and President of the New York Institute of Biblical Studies, and the host of "God in Our City" on WMCATopic: Could Joe Piscopo qualify for sainthood; Jesus and the homeless; Core principals for people in recoverySee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Person Who Is Empowered By The Holy Spirit Pt.1

Join Pastor Ron Arbaugh of Calvary Chapel Monday through Friday for gospel teachings, spiritual guidance, and questions in need of answers on "The Word to Stand On for Life".See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Work life is oppressive, the best we can do is labor for provision and be content with what we have. All In Gospel Podcast is a chapter by chapter, verse by verse, in depth bible study where we seek to understand God's Word.All In Gospel is recorded live at Calvary Chapel with Pastor Seann Dikkers. You can support this study at anchor.fm/allingospel ⁠or ⁠https://all-in-gospel.com/

Walking In The Fullness Of The Holy Spirit

Karen Lafferty is one of the early pioneers of the Jesus Movement and a beloved voice in Christian music. Best known as the composer of the scripture song "Seek Ye First," Karen shares the remarkable story behind the song that has encouraged believers around the world for decades.In this episode of Women Worth Knowing, Karen reflects on her years with Calvary Chapel and Maranatha! Music, how God led her into missions through Youth With A Mission, and the vision behind founding Musicians For Missions International. She also opens up about the personal journey that compelled her to write her biography, Seek Ye First: The Karen Lafferty Story, revealing the healing love and faithfulness of God through every season of life.Whether you've sung Seek Ye First for years or are hearing Karen's story for the first time, this conversation is a beautiful reminder to keep Jesus at the center and trust Him with the unfolding story of your life.ResourcesWebsite: KarenLafferty.com and YWAMSantaFe.orgInstagram: @KarenLaffertyMusicFeatured Book: Seek Ye First: The Karen Lafferty Story — Karen's inspiring memoir, available at KarenLafferty.com and Amazon.

Join Pastor Ron Arbaugh of Calvary Chapel Monday through Friday for gospel teachings, spiritual guidance, and questions in need of answers on "The Word to Stand On for Life".See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Holy Spirit In The Church

Join Pastor Ron Arbaugh of Calvary Chapel Monday through Friday for gospel teachings, spiritual guidance, and questions in need of answers on "The Word to Stand On for Life".See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sunday Morning Service Series - A Series covering the Book of Romans: Today we cover Romans 7: 1-6, License to Sin v, Legalism Pt 1 Romans is a theological letter written by Paul the Apostle explaining the gospel and how God saves humanity through grace by faith in Jesus Christ. It teaches that all people—both Jews and Gentiles—are sinners in need of salvation, and that righteousness comes not through the law but through faith in Christ. The letter also calls believers to live transformed lives marked by humility, unity, love, and obedience to God. If you are interested in attending our LIVE teachings (Wednesdays @ 7:00 pm & Sundays @ 10:00 am), you are invited to visit us at 4218 Boston Ave. Lubbock, Texas. To connect with us, you can call us at (806) 799-2227, email us at calvarylubbock@hotmail.com, or checkout our website at CalvaryChapelLubbock.church. You can also watch us on Facebook and contact us through Facebook Messenger. Please feel free to let us know about your walk with Jesus, as we would love to hear it and pray with you. If you'd like to partner with us to help us take the Gospel to the world, just click on the DONATE button on our website, let us know through Facebook Messenger, or in person. We pray that the rest of your week be blessed and that you share the love of Jesus with everyone that you encounter.

Baptism Of The Holy Spirit

Send me a DM here (it doesn't let me respond), OR email me: imagineabetterworld2020@gmail.comToday I'm so honored to have back on the show once again: Cult and cult abuse survivor, overcomer and whistleblower, Vice President of the non-profit Tucson Pops Orchestra, freelance social media photographer, future cosmetology school graduate, Penn State University alum, former Digital Content Creator for KGUN 9, artist, creative, and an incredible hero who has stepped up to break the silence on cult abuse and to educate on how victims can take steps to get out: Caleb Fernandez A little bit about Caleb if you're new here, if you missed his first testimony episode or if you need a little refresher:Born into a Southern California cult that wove its tendrils through generations, Caleb entered this world already entangled in a web of ritualized abuse, mind manipulation and control, and the haunting machinery of coercion. Church leaders were not distant figures but active participants in his suffering and trauma. He endured the silent screams of childhood trauma, brushes with human trafficking disguised as “mission trips,” and the insidious grip of unclean spirits that he boldly names within the walls of Calvary Chapel - an organization he unflinchingly calls a cult whose chains must be shattered and exposed so others can breathe free.Yet even as a little boy, a light inside of him refused to be extinguished. While others bowed under the weight of fear and dogma, Caleb discovered a secret language louder than any threat: the power of creation. From his earliest school days, he poured his entire being into musical theater, where performance, music, and collective artistry became his sanctuary. On stage, under lights that felt like an escape from reality, he found a voice that could not be silenced. That creative current - raw, resilient, and radiant - carried him forward like a river carving through stone. It led him to Penn State University, where he earned a bachelor's degree in advertising and public relations, armed with the tools of storytelling and influence. From there, he soared to New York City, mastering production, photography, and art direction - skills that would later become both his personal expression and his weapons of advocacy.Today, at 33, Caleb stands as living proof that survival is not mere endurance - it is alchemical transformation. His escape, hard-won and culminating in 2025, was no quiet exit but a triumphant breaking of chains. Every step forward has been an act of radical courage. Now free, he channels that hard-won wisdom into lifting others up as a dedicated survivor advocate and whistleblower. As vice president of the nonprofit Tucson Pops Orchestra, he turns music into medicine and community into sanctuary - proof that the same hands once bound by control can now conduct symphonies of healing. He continues as a freelance social media photographer and strategic digital creative, drawing on expertise in still and moving images, retouching, scripting, editing, event planning, and brand representation. With cosmetology school on the horizon, his creative vision expands ever outward, crafting beauty from the very places where darkness once tried to claim him.ButCaleb is so much more than a survivor. He is a living harmony of resilience - a man who gathered the shattered notes of his past and composed a future filled with purpose, artistry, and fierce advocacy. His testimony is not only deeply moving; it is irrefutable evidence and an urgent beacon: Calvary Chapel operates as a cult, and there are practical, life-saving steps anyone still trapped inside can take to break free. He gives a voice to the silenced and a torch to the weary. His story reminds every person who has ever felt trapped, silenced, or broken that the light inside you is stronger than any cult, any abuse, and any chain.From the depths of unimaginable darkness, Caleb has risen—not merely to survive, but to sing, to create, to lead, and to show others the way out. His voice carries the unmistakable frequency of freedom, and that sound is changing lives. In him, we see not just the power of one soul to reclaim itself, but the promise that every shattered life can become a masterpiece of hope. Rise with him. Hear his song. And know that freedom is possible.

Empowering Of The Holy Spirit Pt.2

47:54- Matthew "Whiz" Buckley, decorated former U.S. Navy F/A-18 Hornet pilot, TOP GUN graduate, and now the founder of the No Fallen Heroes Foundation Topic: 5th anniversary of Abbey Gate; Tehran's nuclear ambitions 56:14- Lisa Mazzuca, Owner of On Your Mark Designs and a Member of the Ocean County Business Association Topic: Ocean/Monmouth County Spotlight 1:19:48- Alan Dershowitz, Harvard Law Professor Emeritus, host of "The DerShow," and the author of the new book "Founding Fathers and One Jewish Mother" Topic: President Trump's lawyers put Letitia James on notice; Other legal news of the day 1:42:36- Congressman Steve Scalise, Republican representing Louisiana's 1st district and the House Majority Leader Topic: Economic D-Day; Drug prices; Event with Joe Piscopo last week 1:55:28- Gordon Chang, Asia expert, columnist and author of "China is Going to War" Topic: Flooding in Nepal; China pushing back on President Trump's Economic D-Day 2:04:43- Pastor Dave Watson, Senior Pastor of Calvary Chapel on Staten Island, Founder and President of the New York Institute of Biblical Studies, and the host of "God in Our City" on WMCA Topic: Flooding in Nepal; Similarities between AI, Mark of the Beast, and COVID; Having a Christian World ViewSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Empowering Of The Holy Spirit Pt.1

Sealed With The Holy Spirit

Karen Lafferty is one of the early pioneers of the Jesus Movement and a beloved voice in Christian music. Best known as the composer of the scripture song "Seek Ye First," Karen shares the remarkable story behind the song that has encouraged believers around the world for decades.In this episode of Women Worth Knowing, Karen reflects on her years with Calvary Chapel and Maranatha! Music, how God led her into missions through Youth With A Mission, and the vision behind founding Musicians For Missions International. She also opens up about the personal journey that compelled her to write her biography, Seek Ye First: The Karen Lafferty Story, revealing the healing love and faithfulness of God through every season of life.Whether you've sung Seek Ye First for years or are hearing Karen's story for the first time, this conversation is a beautiful reminder to keep Jesus at the center and trust Him with the unfolding story of your life.ResourcesWebsite: KarenLafferty.com and YWAMSantaFe.orgInstagram: @KarenLaffertyMusicFeatured Book: Seek Ye First: The Karen Lafferty Story — Karen's inspiring memoir, available at KarenLafferty.com and Amazon.

In this practical session from the Expositors Collective training event at Reliance Church in Temecula, California, Bryan Stupar introduces the inductive Bible study method. He defines it as slowing down to observe what the Bible says, understand what it means, and respond with worship and obedience.Inductive Bible study helps us move from asking, “What do I want the text to say?” to asking, “What is God communicating through this passage?” Instead of beginning with our preferred conclusion and searching Scripture for support, we begin with the biblical text and allow it to guide us toward its intended meaning.Bryan walks through the three movements of inductive Bible study—observation, interpretation, and application—and offers accessible practices that can strengthen personal study and sermon preparation. These include reading repeatedly, listening to Scripture aloud, comparing translations, identifying repeated words, studying context, recognizing literary genres, and allowing Scripture to interpret Scripture.The ultimate goal, however, is not merely accumulating biblical information. We study Scripture to encounter the risen Christ, know the Father, respond to the Holy Spirit, and become people whose lives increasingly display the love, peace, joy, and kindness of Jesus.In this episodeA simple definition of inductive Bible studyMoving from “What do I want the text to say?” to “What is God communicating?”The difference between inductive and deductive approachesWhy familiarity with a passage is not the same as understanding itRecognizing the assumptions and cultural ideas we bring to ScriptureThe importance of slowing downObservation: What does the text say?Why Bryan listens to a biblical book dozens of timesComparing translations and identifying repeated wordsAsking who, what, when, where, why, and howInterpretation: What does the text mean?Why context is criticalAllowing Scripture to interpret ScriptureUnderstanding literary genresIdentifying the author's main pointApplication: How should this text change me?Praying Scripture honestlyMoving from biblical knowledge to spiritual transformationThe three movements of inductive Bible studyObservation: What does the text say?Read the passage repeatedly. Listen to it aloud. Compare reliable translations. Look for repeated words and phrases. Ask basic questions about the author, audience, setting, structure, and literary form.Interpretation: What does the text mean?Study the immediate and broader context. Ask what comes before and after the passage. Let Scripture interpret Scripture, follow cross-references, recognize the genre, and identify the author's main point.Application: How should the text change me?Ask what the Holy Spirit is calling you to believe, obey, confess, or trust God for. Turn the passage into prayer and respond with concrete obedience.About Bryan StuparLearn more about Bryan Stupar and Calvary SLO:https://www.calvaryslo.com/about/our-team/member/102862/About Expositors CollectiveExpositors Collective exists to equip, encourage, and mentor the next generation of Christ-centred preachers. Through training events, weekly podcast conversations, and practical resources, we help people grow in their personal study and public proclamation of God's Word.Explore more resources and upcoming training events:https://expositorscollective.orgExpositors Collective is a ministry of the Calvary Chapel Cooperative—a family of ministries working together to strengthen churches, cultivate healthy leaders, support church planting, and encourage cooperation throughout the Calvary Chapel movement.The Cooperative reflects the conviction that churches and ministry leaders flourish through genuine fellowship, shared work, and mutual trust. Its ministries include Expositors Collective, Cultivate Church Planting, When She Leads, and The Pastors Connection.Learn more about the Calvary Chapel Cooperative:https://calvarychapelcooperative.com

Filled With The Holy Spirit Pt.2

Filled With The Holy Spirit Pt.1