LIVING BY FAITH: Doxology of Praise
This week Pastor Tom closes our our series on Romans by focusing on Paul’s doxology and reminding us of just how important it is to give God the praise and honor He deserves.
Apr 30, 2017•40 min
Calvary Church
Calvary Church, Grand Rapids, MI
Senior Pastor Dr. Jim Samra
(616)956-9377
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LIVING BY FAITH: A Multitude of Contributions
Serving God can sometimes be mistakenly attributed to something only a few do, while the truth is the work is much bigger than that. This week Pastor Jim teaches us from Romans 16 and explains how the work of moving God’s Kingdom forward is an endeavor in which we are all invited to participate.
Apr 23, 2017•38 min
God Delights in Showing Mercy
As we celebrate Easter with Christians all over the world Pastor Jim teaches us about what makes God unique: His love of showing mercy. We look at Micah 7:18-19 and learn how God's mercy serves as a foundation of what Easter is all about.
Apr 16, 2017•29 min
LIVING BY FAITH: The God of Hope
As we celebrate and remember Palm Sunday Pastor Jim teaches us from Romans 15:13 and John 12. We look at how Jesus himself battled hopelessness and the strength that comes in trusting God through all things.
Apr 09, 2017•39 min
LIVING BY FAITH: Serving Our Master
This week Pastor Josh teaches from Romans 16 on what it means to truly live with God as master of our lives. We learn about the things that can lead us away from being true servants and the hope and joy that we have as we serve Him.
Apr 02, 2017•42 min
LIVING BY FAITH: Your Role in Missions
Calvary Church, Grand Rapids, MI Senior Pastor Dr. Jim Samra (616)956-9377
Mar 26, 2017•34 min
LIVING BY FAITH: Phoebe and Women in Ministry
This week Pastor Jim teaches on Romans 16:1-2 and Paul’s commendation of Phoebe. Together we learn how to interpret tricky passages of Scripture and celebrate the role of women in God's kingdom work.
Mar 19, 2017•44 min
LIVING BY FAITH: Suffering for Other's Sins
Pastor Jim shares what it means to endure suffering for others because of their sin. We can be encouraged to know that God provides endurance in the midst of the growing pains of faith.
Mar 12, 2017•31 min
LIVING BY FAITH: Our Time Matters to God
In this weeks message Pastor Jim shows us how our view and use of time matters to God and the important role Sabbath plays in our spiritual walk.
Mar 05, 2017•33 min
LIVING BY FAITH: God Cares About Food
This week Pastor Jim talks to us about the unique role food plays in our spiritual life and shares insight into the blessings and dangers that come along with it.
Feb 26, 2017•45 min
LIVING BY FAITH: Handling Disputable Matters
In this week’s message Pastor Jim tackles Paul’s teaching on “Disputable Matters” from Romans 14, the struggles that come from such things as the importance of allowing God to be the final word on all matters.
Feb 19, 2017•40 min
LIVING BY FAITH: Armor of Light
Pastor Tom encourages followers of Jesus to put aside deeds of darkness and put on the armor of light. He also explores how this impacts our daily life and relationships.
Feb 12, 2017•35 min
LIVING BY FAITH: Ten Commandments of Love - Be Humble
This message is the last commandment of our series on the "10 Commandments of Love." Pastor Jim shares how dangerous pride can be to relationships and highlights how humility is the key to keeping the commandments of love.
Feb 05, 2017•25 min
LIVING BY FAITH: Ten Commandments of Love - Be Empathetic
In this message, Pastor Jim teaches us the value that living an empathetic and compassionate life brings to our relationships and the power of incarnational living.
Jan 29, 2017•39 min
LIVING BY FAITH: Ten Commandments of Love - Overcome Evil with Good
In this message, Pastor Jim teaches us what it looks like to overcome evil with good and why this practice is crucial for healthy, godly relationships.
Jan 22, 2017•37 min
LIVING BY FAITH: Ten Commandments of Love - Be Generous and Hospitable
Pastor Jim teaches us what being generous and hospitable looks like and why it is will benefit our relationships.
Jan 15, 2017•33 min
LIVING BY FAITH: Ten Commandments of Love - Be Faithful in Prayer
Pastor Tom shares the sixth commandment of love, “Be faithful in prayer.” In this message Pastor Tom explains why love demands that we be faithful in prayer and how God’s love for us is always the best motivator for a committed prayer life.
Jan 08, 2017•42 min
New Years Communion Devotional
On this New Year’s Day, we look forward to God’s promises for Calvary and commemorate Jesus’s sacrifice by participating in communion.
Jan 01, 2017•18 min
Jesus is Human
Have you ever wondered why Jesus’ incarnation is important. In this Christmas message Pastor Jim Samra explains the importance of Jesus becoming forever human and the benefits we receive because of it
Dec 25, 2016•30 min
Grace Beyond Celebration
In this message, Pastor Jim Samra dedicates the new sanctuary to the Lord and explains the seven verses chosen to represent God’s purposes for the sanctuary.
Dec 18, 2016•25 min
LIVING BY FAITH: Ten Commandments of Love - Be Patient
No one enjoys suffering. Naturally, we are prone to do everything in our power to end our suffering. In this message Pastor Jim Samra explains how Paul calls the church to patiently endure suffering, allowing God to accomplish the work He desires in us.
Dec 11, 2016•37 min
LIVING BY FAITH: Ten Commandments of Love - Be Joyful
How can we experience joy today and is it possible to be joyful at all times? In this message Pastor Jim Samra explains Paul’s fourth commandment of love in Romans 12 and how we can be joyful even in the midst of life’s most difficult circumstances.
Dec 04, 2016•42 min
LIVING BY FAITH: Ten Commandments of Love - Be Zealous
In this message Pastor Tom Olsson explains Paul's third commandment of love in Romans 12: "Never be lacking in zeal..." As a disciple of Christ, its tempting to be lazy in our love for one another. But Paul explains just the opposite. Disciples of Christ should be zealous in their love for one another and that this zeal should always result in action. As we serve one another, we also display our love for
Nov 27, 2016•36 min
LIVING BY FAITH: Ten Commandments of Love - Be Devoted
In this week's message Pastor Jim Samra highlights the characters found in 2 Samuel 15-19 to illustrate Paul's second command of love in Romans 12: "Be devoted." We discover that being devoted to one another has a lot do with selflessness, compassion and loyalty. As we reflect on God's love for us, we are more able to put others interests first.
Nov 20, 2016•37 min
LIVING BY FAITH: Ten Commandments of Love - Be Sincere
Pastor Jim Samra begins a 10 part series on God's 10 Commandments of Love found in Romans 12. Pastor Jim describes what is meant for love to be sincere and warns us about the dangers of hypocrisy in our relationships with God and one another.
Nov 13, 2016•38 min
LIVING BY FAITH: God and Government
In this message Pastor Jim addresses the sometimes controversial topic of God's role in government. What's God's purpose for government, how should we respond to government and what happens when governments abuse their power? These are all important questions that are answered in this message from Romans 1
Nov 06, 2016•39 min
LIVING BY FAITH: Spiritual Gifts
Have you ever wondered what exactly is a spiritual gift? In this message Pastor Jim Samra defines seven spiritual gifts found in Romans 12, gives practical examples of their use and encourages listeners to develop and use their gifts for God and for others
Oct 30, 2016•33 min
LIVING BY FAITH: Knowing God's Will
In this message Pastor Jim Samra explains from Romans 12:1-2 that the key to knowing God’s will is twofold: Becoming less engrossed in the things of the world and being transformed by God’s Word.
Oct 23, 2016•39 min
LIVING BY FAITH: Living Sacrifices - Giving God our Best
What does it mean to give God our best? In this message Pastor Tom Olsson continues in Romans 12 and challenges us to examine whether or not we are giving God our best. Drawing from the book of Malachi, Pastor Tom teaches how God is looking for our best in the areas of our time, effort and money.
Oct 16, 2016•39 min
LIVING BY FAITH: Living Sacrifices - Something We Love
What does it mean to sacrifice for God? In this message Pastor Jim Samra continues his series on sacrifice from Romans 12 by examining the story of Abraham and Isaac in Genesis 22. Pastor Jim explains the many valuable lessons we can learn for this story and ultimately why we can trust God even when we are asked to sacrifice things that are of great value.
Oct 09, 2016•42 min
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