Podcasts about Calvary Church

A crisis doesn't have to break your church or organization. In this powerful conversation, Dr. Mark Rutland, Executive Director of the National Institute of Leadership and founder of Global Servants, joins Phil Cooke https://philcooke.com to share hard-earned insights on leading through crisis, turnaround leadership, and building a lasting leadership legacy. Drawing from firsthand experience in crisis management at Southeastern University, Calvary Church, and Oral Roberts University, Dr. Rutland explains why crisis isn't always about scandal—and why vision, systems analysis, and truth-telling are essential for renewal and growth.

Preached at Calvary Church 2025, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia 

Preached at Calvary Church 2025, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia 

Preached at Calvary Church 2025, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia 

Preached at Calvary Church 2025, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia 

On the Morning News Express, Bob Miller welcomed representatives from Calvary Church to share details about their incredible community blessing event happening this weekend. The church is giving away FREE brand-new toys and non-perishable groceries on Saturday, December 13 from 9am–11am, for families with children from preschool through elementary age. With no strings attached, their mission is simple: to bless the community this Christmas season and remind everyone that they are loved. Supplies are available while they last, and all are welcome.

When God Makes a Promise | Robbie Hilton | Calvary Church

Step into the wonder of John 1:1–14. Before there were shepherds, angels, or a manger… there was the Word – God the Son stepping into our world. In this message, we explore the cosmic side of Christmas: why the Creator entered his creation, and what it means that “the Word became flesh and made his dwelling among us.” If you've ever wanted to see the Christmas story with fresh eyes, or understand why this ancient story still changes lives today, you won't want to miss this message. Subscribe for More: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdBjWoX3iFFfi7rhni6iUxQ?sub_confirmation=1 Learn More on Our Website: https://www.calvary-church.com Follow Us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/calvarychurchpennsylvania and Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/calvarychurchpennsylvania #calvary #church #christian #sermon #message #souderton #quakertown #pennsylvania

Gabe VanCoonis is 23 years old. While he was born in California, Gabe grew up in the Houghton Lake area of Northern Michigan. In 2022, he moved to Grand Rapids where he eventually came to Calvary Church that opened the door for him to begin a personal relationship with the Lord. Since coming to Christ, Gabe's passion for Jesus has been on fire and continues to grow. His favorite things now are studying theology and sharing what he is learning with others.  Gabe currently serves as the Facilities Night Shift Team Lead at Calvary Church, a role that gives him many opportunities for ministry. He regularly uses his passion and gift for teaching to pour into coworkers, high schoolers, and Community Service Volunteers. He's involved in facilities ministry, young adults' ministry, and leads a Saturday morning Bible study for his coworkers. Through everyday conversations and intentional discipleship, Gabe loves helping people grow in their faith and seeing the beauty of both them and himself as well walking more closely with Christ.         In this podcast, Gabe tells his amazing story of how, since coming to Calvary church, he came to real faith in Christ. He also shares how Jesus' presence in his life has produced in him an overwhelming love for our Lord and a passionate desire to share Jesus with those who don't yet know Him. While Gabe is working in a job that could be considered a bit tedious, he loves the fact that it allows him daily to be able to encourage other people to come to faith in Jesus or, for those who already are Christians, to grow in their faith.

Gabe VanCoonis is 23 years old. While he was born in California, Gabe grew up in the Houghton Lake area of Northern Michigan. In 2022, he moved to Grand Rapids where he eventually came to Calvary Church that opened the door for him to begin a personal relationship with the Lord. Since coming to Christ, Gabe's passion for Jesus has been on fire and continues to grow. His favorite things now are studying theology and sharing what he is learning with others. Gabe currently serves as the Facilities Night Shift Team Lead at Calvary Church, a role that gives him many opportunities for ministry. He regularly uses his passion and gift for teaching to pour into coworkers, high schoolers, and Community Service Volunteers. He's involved in facilities ministry, young adults' ministry, and leads a Saturday morning Bible study for his coworkers. Through everyday conversations and intentional discipleship, Gabe loves helping people grow in their faith and seeing the beauty of both them and himself as well walking more closely with Christ. In this podcast, Gabe tells his amazing story of how, since coming to Calvary church, he came to real faith in Christ. He also shares how Jesus' presence in his life has produced in him an overwhelming love for our Lord and a passionate desire to share Jesus with those who don't yet know Him. While Gabe is working in a job that could be considered a bit tedious, he loves the fact that it allows him daily to be able to encourage other people to come to faith in Jesus or, for those who already are Christians, to grow in their faith.

The Cure for Jealousy | Robbie Hilton | Calvary Church

In the final message of our series The Story: Our Place in God's Plan, we look beyond the brokenness of this world to the sweeping hope of Scripture's final chapter. God Restores explores the biblical promise that God is not abandoning creation but renewing it – healing what is fractured, raising what has died, and making all things new in and through the gospel of Jesus. This message traces the Bible's arc from the garden to the new creation, showing how the resurrection of Jesus is not only our personal hope but the beginning of God's worldwide restoration project. If you need encouragement, clarity, or a fresh sense of purpose as you live between the “already” and “not yet,” this sermon will ground you in the hope Scripture insists on: God restores… the home we long for… the community we were built for… the design we were made for… and the worship we were created for. Subscribe for More: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdBjWoX3iFFfi7rhni6iUxQ?sub_confirmation=1 Learn More on Our Website: https://www.calvary-church.com Follow Us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/calvarychurchpennsylvania and Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/calvarychurchpennsylvania #calvary #church #christian #sermon #message #souderton #quakertown #pennsylvania

Welcome to Calvary! We are a growing church, meeting in many locations around the world, helping people to know Jesus, find community and make a difference. This November as we set our sights on the new year, we're sharing a 3-week teaching series "The Ball is in Your Court", where we focus in on decisions we can each make to bring positive change for our future. To learn more about Calvary Church, visit our website: https://calvarycc.global Watch this message on our Calvary Church YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@calvarycc

Wisdom is a Tree of Life | Robbie Hilton | Calvary Church

In Act 5 of God's story, we discover that the mission of God didn't end with Jesus' resurrection—it continues through us today. Acts 5 shows that God provides everything needed for his mission by giving us the Holy Spirit, he fulfills his promises to bless all nations through Jesus, and he sends his people to bear witness to the risen Christ. We are not spectators in God's story; we are participants. Wherever we go, we are sent as ambassadors of Jesus. Subscribe for More: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdBjWoX3iFFfi7rhni6iUxQ?sub_confirmation=1 Learn More on Our Website: https://www.calvary-church.com Follow Us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/calvarychurchpennsylvania and Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/calvarychurchpennsylvania #calvary #church #christian #sermon #message #souderton #quakertown #pennsylvania

Welcome to Calvary! We are a growing church, meeting in many locations around the world, helping people to know Jesus, find community and make a difference. This November as we set our sights on the new year, we're sharing a 3-week teaching series "The Ball is in Your Court", where we focus in on decisions we can each make to bring positive change for our future. Sermon Notes - Available via the YouVersion Bible app: https://www.bible.com/events/49525550 To learn more about Calvary Church, visit our website: https://calvarycc.global Watch this message on our Calvary Church YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m79FvhdZ9PM 

In this week's message, Part 2 of our Limitless: Declare Him to the Ends of the Earth series, Calvary Church turns to Luke 5:17–32 with Pastor John Antonucci of the Church at Channelside to confront the subtle inward drift that can pull churches away from God's mission. As Jesus teaches, we see a vivid contrast between those who sit near Him yet remain closed off, and those who recognize that His grace is meant to reach far beyond the walls around them.This message calls us to listen closely to Jesus without turning our backs on those who need Him most. When we open our hearts and our church to the hurting and the far-from-God, we declare with our lives that the Lord still welcomes, restores, and saves.Support the showFind us at! Calvary.us

In this week's message, Part 3 of the Limitless: Declare Him to the Ends of the Earth series at Calvary Church, we are reminded that through Christ, we are loved, adopted, and empowered to live as God's children. As we embrace this identity, we are called to reflect His grace and share His goodness with the world around us.Support the showFind us at! Calvary.us

A Hearing Heart | Robbie Hilton | Calvary Church

As we continue our series The Story – Our Place in God's Plan, we turn to Act 5: God Sends. From the beginning, God has been on mission – not to recruit helpers, but to rescue people. When God sends, we see his heart for people that are helpless and hurting. In Matthew 9:35–38, we see the heartbeat of that mission – the compassion of Jesus that moves him to heal, save, and send. Subscribe for More: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdBjWoX3iFFfi7rhni6iUxQ?sub_confirmation=1 Learn More on Our Website: https://www.calvary-church.com Follow Us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/calvarychurchpennsylvania and Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/calvarychurchpennsylvania #calvary #church #christian #sermon #message #souderton #quakertown #pennsylvania

Thanksgiving is a Choice | Richard Hilton | Calvary Church

As we continue in The Story we arrive at Act Four - God Appears. God has always been present, but he now appears in human flesh, in the birth, life, death and resurrection of Jesus. One of the best examples of the heartbeat of Act Four - is the Transfiguration of Jesus in Matthew 17. Carlos Velez shows how Jesus reveals God's glory, bridges the gap between us and God, and calls us to new life. As we see the truth of who Jesus is we understand that there is nothing we can place above Jesus in our lives. Subscribe for More: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdBjWoX3iFFfi7rhni6iUxQ?sub_confirmation=1 Learn More on Our Website: https://www.calvary-church.com Follow Us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/calvarychurchpennsylvania and Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/calvarychurchpennsylvania #calvary #church #christian #sermon #message #souderton #quakertown #pennsylvania

Calvary Church, Grand Rapids, MI Senior Pastor Dr. Jim Samra (616)956-9377

Calvary Church, Grand Rapids, MI Senior Pastor Dr. Jim Samra (616)956-9377

In this week's message, part 1 of the Limitless: Declare Him to the Ends of the Earth series, Calvary Church turns to Psalm 96 with Dr. Willy Rice for a powerful reminder that God's purpose has always extended to all nations. In a world filled with noise, believers are called to lift up a new song—a song of salvation, glory, and grace that resounds to the ends of the earth. Discover how worship fuels mission, and how the people of God become a living testimony of His greatness among the nations. When we declare His glory and proclaim His grace, the world hears the good news: the Lord reigns.Support the showFind us at! Calvary.us

Relational Discernment | Robbie Hilton | Calvary Church

Every one of us is living in a story but do we understand the story God is telling? From creation to fall, promise to redemption, mission to restoration, Scripture reveals one sweeping narrative that makes sense of our lives and our world. This week's message traces that story through the life of one of the best known characters in the Bible – David. David is not primarily an example to follow but an expectation of the Messiah – the Son of David. This message will help you see how the Son of David is a title of hope, victory, worship and grace. Learn how you can experience what the Descendent of David purchased. Subscribe for More: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdBjWoX3iFFfi7rhni6iUxQ?sub_confirmation=1 Learn More on Our Website: https://www.calvary-church.com Follow Us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/calvarychurchpennsylvania and Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/calvarychurchpennsylvania #calvary #church #christian #sermon #message #souderton #quakertown #pennsylvania

Bev Rich of Called Christians, a ministry closely connected with ABQ Connect and Calvary Church, shares updates on their ongoing work in Uganda. As the ministry celebrates over 30 years of service, Bev reflects on the challenges they've faced, the faithfulness of God's provision, and... The post Beverly Rich appeared first on ABQ Connect.

Calvary Church, Grand Rapids, MI Senior Pastor Dr. Jim Samra (616)956-9377

Calvary Church, Grand Rapids, MI Senior Pastor Dr. Jim Samra (616)956-9377

CPT fellow and senior pastor of Calvary Church in Grand Rapids, Jim Samra, joins Joel Lawrence and Matt Kim for episode two of Preaching and the Pastor Theologian. Together, they explore the connection between a pastor's inner life and the ministry of preaching. Samra reflects on the church as a “pillar” and “conduit” between heaven and earth, emphasizing how a preacher's holiness and attentiveness to God enable this connection. He shares practical rhythms of prayer, fasting, accountability, and sermon preparation rooted in dependence on the Holy Spirit. The conversation also delves into his understanding of prophecy, hearing God's voice, and cultivating a congregation that listens for divine guidance. In closing, Samra discusses the importance of “cleaning up contaminated land” within the church—acknowledging past wounds and cultural sins so that the body of Christ can truly embody healing and holiness in its community and witness.Living Church - Awe and Presence

In this week's message, part eight of the Standing Firm series, Calvary Church turns to 1 Thessalonians 5:11–28, where Paul calls believers to pursue a faith that remains unshakeable amid life's challenges. Dr. Willy Rice reminds us that stability in a shaking world comes when we seek truth, live at peace, and pursue God with wholehearted devotion. Discover how spiritual maturity is built through obedience, unity, and trust in the faithfulness of Christ—the One who calls us, sanctifies us, and will surely do it.Support the showFind us at! Calvary.us

Hesitation has a History | Robbie Hilton | Calvary Church

What's the real purpose of God's Law, and what does it mean for us today? In this message, Steve Sauers explores how the Law reveals God's character, exposes our sin, anticipates forgiveness, and is ultimately fulfilled in Jesus. The Law was never meant to earn God's love but to guide us in responding to it with grace and faith. Discover how the Ten Commandments still point us to Jesus; the one who saves, fulfills, and transforms. Subscribe for More: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdBjWoX3iFFfi7rhni6iUxQ?sub_confirmation=1 Learn More on Our Website: https://www.calvary-church.com Follow Us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/calvarychurchpennsylvania and Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/calvarychurchpennsylvania #calvary #church #christian #sermon #message #souderton #quakertown #pennsylvania

Dr. John Munro, senior pastor of Calvary Church in Charlotte, North Carolina, and host of The Verdict radio program, talks with Wayne Shepherd about his journey from law to ministry.   (click for more...)   Website:  www.calvarychurch.comThe Verdict Radio Program:  https://theverdict.orgOriginally from Scotland, Pastor Munro was raised in a Christian home and came to faith at age 12. After a successful career as a prosecutor and attorney, he felt a strong, Spirit-led call to leave law and study at Dallas Theological Seminary, leading him into pastoral ministry in North America. He and his wife, Gudny, from the Faroe Islands, have served faithfully for decades, focusing on preaching grace and shepherding people with compassion. Munro spoke candidly about losing his adopted son, Christopher, during the COVID pandemic—a tragedy that deepened his understanding of grief and dependence on God's sustaining grace. Through that experience, he learned the power of presence over words and gained renewed empathy for those who suffer. Now in later years, he continues to serve passionately, viewing ministry as a lifelong calling rather than a profession to retire from, grateful to be used by God wherever He leads.                                              NEXT WEEK:  Bob BakkeSend your support for FIRST PERSON to the Far East Broadcasting Company:FEBC National Processing Center Far East Broadcasting CompanyP.O. Box 6020 Albert Lea, MN 56007Please mention FIRST PERSON when you give. Thank you!

In this week's message, part seven of the Standing Firm series, Calvary Church turns to 1 Thessalonians 5:1–11, where Paul calls believers to live as children of the light in anticipation of the Lord's return. Dr. David Rice reminds us that holy living in an unholy age begins with spiritual alertness and steadfast hope. Discover how faith, love, and the hope of salvation equip us to stand firm, stay awake, and shine brightly until the day Christ comes again.Support the showFind us at! Calvary.us

Come and See | Nathan Livingston | Calvary Church

Eyes for Faith | Pastor Theresa Hilton | Calvary Church

Threat to Victory | Derrick Hudson | Calvary Church

What Do You See? | Robbie Hilton | Calvary Church

What if the promises God made to Abraham are still shaping your life today? In The Story: God Promises, Brad McKerley walks through Genesis 12, where God calls Abram to leave everything familiar and trust his plan. Through four powerful promises: a great nation, a great name, a great blessing, and a great mission, we see how God's covenant with Abraham points to Jesus and invites us to live by faith. God's faithfulness in the Old Testament connects to our story now. His promise of blessing through Abraham becomes our hope in Christ. Subscribe for More: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdBjWoX3iFFfi7rhni6iUxQ?sub_confirmation=1 Learn More on Our Website: https://www.calvary-church.com Follow Us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/calvarychurchpennsylvania and Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/calvarychurchpennsylvania #calvary #church #christian #sermon #message #souderton #quakertown #pennsylvania

Willy Rice from Calvary Church, in Clearwater, Florida shows us how we can Multiply the talents that God has given us. Mathew 25 is more than a story about economics, but about how Jesus wants us to multiply what he's given us.

In this week's message, part six of the Standing Firm series, Calvary Church turns to 1 Thessalonians 4:13–18, where Paul comforts believers with the promise of Christ's return. Dr. Willy Rice reminds us that our hope is not wishful thinking but a living confidence rooted in the resurrection, return, rapture, and reign of Jesus. Discover how this enduring hope steadies us through grief and strengthens us to stand firm until the day we are forever with the Lord.Support the showFind us at! Calvary.us

The Story – Act 2: God Is Rejected What happens when people turn away from the God who made us? In Act 2 of The Story – Our Place in God's Plan, we trace the heartbreaking but honest reality of rebellion and rejection – from the garden to the wasteland. We will see how sin fractures everything God called “very good.” Yet even here, God's mercy and mission are already unfolding. Join Charles Zimmerman as he unpacks how our rejection of God sets the stage for the greatest redemption story ever told… and what that means for our place in his plan today. Subscribe for More: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdBjWoX3iFFfi7rhni6iUxQ?sub_confirmation=1 Learn More on Our Website: https://www.calvary-church.com Follow Us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/calvarychurchpennsylvania and Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/calvarychurchpennsylvania #calvary #church #christian #sermon #message #souderton #quakertown #pennsylvania

In this week's message, part five of the Standing Firm series, Calvary Church turns to 1 Thessalonians 4:1–12, where Paul calls believers to live in a way that pleases God. Pastor highlights what it means to pursue purity and peace—living with self-control, integrity, and love—so that our daily lives reflect God's holiness in an unholy age.Support the showFind us at! Calvary.us

The Story – Act 1: God Creates The Bible isn't a random collection of verses, it's one big story that begins with God creating. This message invites us to slow down and see Genesis 1–2 not as a scientific manual, but as a masterpiece revealing the who and why behind creation. God designs with purpose, calls his world good, and places people in relationship with himself and one another. Act 1: God Creates reminds us that everything begins with a Creator who is worthy of our trust and worship. We're called to submit to the Creator, enjoy his creation, and join him in restoring it – living today in ways that reflect his original design and point toward his ultimate rest.The Bible isn't a random collection of verses, it's one big story that begins with God creating. This message invites us to slow down and see Genesis 1–2 not as a scientific manual, but as a masterpiece revealing the who and why behind creation. God designs with purpose, calls his world good, and places people in relationship with himself and one another. Act 1: God Creates reminds us that everything begins with a Creator who is worthy of our trust and worship. We're called to submit to the Creator, enjoy his creation, and join him in restoring it – living today in ways that reflect his original design and point toward his ultimate rest. Subscribe for More: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdBjWoX3iFFfi7rhni6iUxQ?sub_confirmation=1 Learn More on Our Website: https://www.calvary-church.com Follow Us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/calvarychurchpennsylvania and Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/calvarychurchpennsylvania #calvary #church #christian #sermon #message #souderton #quakertown #pennsylvania

In this week's message, part four of the Standing Firm series, Calvary Church looks at 1 Thessalonians 2:17–3:13, where Paul encourages believers to remain steadfast in their faith despite trials and opposition. Pastor highlights three keys to standing firm in Christ—partnering together in the gospel, persisting through hardship, and praying with urgency—so that we may continue to grow in faith, hope, and love.Support the showFind us at! Calvary.us

What if the Bible isn't a rulebook or a self-help guide, but a story? A story with a beginning, middle, and end… and you're living in the middle of it. In this message, Charles Zimmerman unpacks the big picture of God's story: creation, rejection, promise, Jesus, our mission, and ultimate restoration. Discover how God's story confronts us, shapes us, and invites us to live and share the gospel today. Subscribe for More: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdBjWoX3iFFfi7rhni6iUxQ?sub_confirmation=1 Learn More on Our Website: https://www.calvary-church.com Follow Us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/calvarychurchpennsylvania and Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/calvarychurchpennsylvania #calvary #church #christian #sermon #message #souderton #quakertown #pennsylvania

In this week's message, part three of the Standing Firm series, Calvary Church unpacks 1 Thessalonians 2:13–16, where Paul commends the believers for welcoming God's Word as truth. Pastor highlights how spiritual maturity is marked by receiving the Word, applying it in daily life, and resisting the pressures of the world as we live out our faith with courage and conviction.Support the showFind us at! Calvary.us

In this week's message, part two of the Standing Firm series, Calvary Church unpacks 1 Thessalonians 2:1–12, where Paul challenges believers to live worthy of God's calling. Pastor highlights three marks of a healthy spiritual walk—living courageously, authentically, and selflessly—as we seek to follow Christ in every area of life.Support the showFind us at! Calvary.us