Being involved in a local church can often be messy. Differing worship styles, strained relationships, and submission to leaders are all reasons why church can be hard. In this message Pastor Jim Samra continues in Romans 12 and explains why our church attendance and participation are a sacrifice that is pleasing to God.
In this message Pastor Jim gives a Biblical overview of sacrifice to better understand Paul’s use of the word in Romans 12.
The Jews hold a special place in God’s heart and plan for revealing Himself to the world. Because they have not lived up to their calling, Jesus has come and made a better offer available, not only to the Jews, but every person that would receive Him by faith! This offer is better than the first for both Jews and Gentiles. Listen as Pastor Jim explains Gods grand plan for humanity in Romans 11
In this message we see that salvation demands participation and yet, God has made our role easy. Romans 10 states that one must simply confess with their mouth that Jesus is Lord and believe in their heart that God raised Him from the dead and they will be save
In this message Pastor Tom dives deeper into the topic of God’s sovereignty only to reveal the incredible mercy of God.
Scholars and theologians have debated over divine sovereignty and human free will for centuries. Does God bring about the results of our life or do we? In this message Pastor Jim Samra explains how both our choices and God’s plans are affirmed in Scripture. God is actively working behind the scenes and yet we are responsible for the choices we make.
In this week’s message Pastor Jim Samra outlines the five rhetorical questions in Romans 8 that remind us of God’s powerful love for us found in Christ.
This message continues in Romans 8, wherein Paul examines those whose minds are set on the flesh versus those whose minds are set on the desires of the Spirit. Pastor Tom highlights four things that we must recognize to experience life and peace as we live by the Spirit, increasingly desiring what the Spirit desires.
Romans chapter 8 begins with the declaration that for those in Christ there is now no reason to live burdened by shame and guilt. We are free from the law because Jesus Christ paid the price for sin that we owed. Instead of continuing to pay for our sin, we are free to live by the Spirit.
LIVING BY FAITH: Free from the Law
In this week's message Pastor Jim Samra explains how just one act of obedience can free us from sin's enslaving power.
Some mistakenly believe that we should sin more in order to receive more grace from God. Pastor Tom explains from Romans 6 why this is untrue. Grace does not give us a license to sin but gives life and calls us to action.
In this message Pastor Jim Samra explains the beauty of God revealing our sin through the law and how grace ultimately triumphs over sin.
Pastor Jim explains how Adam's sin affects us through and apart from what he did and how being obedient to God overwhelms any amount of disobedience.
Georges Houssney, President of Horizons International, joins Calvary for Missions Conference 2016. This message encourages believers that God can open any door, no matter how closed it may seem. Houssney shares inspiring stories of God's work in the Muslim world to bring people to a saving knowledge of Jesus
In this message, Pastor Jim Samra explains what it means to be reconciled to God in Christ and debunks the lie that God is permanently angry with us.
This messages encourages us that the Word of God was written for us today. We can, and should, open the Bible and expect God to speak to our unique life situations. Living by faith means living with the belief that God has the power to, and will, do what He has promised.
Do you long, in the face of overwhelming obstacles, to have the faith to hold on? In Romans 4, the example of Abraham is used to teach us how to have strong faith. Just like Abraham we can be strengthened in our faith, stop wavering in unbelief and trust that God has the power to do what He has promised to do.
In this message Pastor Jim Samra explains four powerful words Paul uses to show us what Jesus has accomplished in his death on the cross.
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In this sermon we see how God responds to our sin with faithfulness. God's faithfulness is seen in how He deals with our sin; in His graciousness and kindness; and in that He fulfills His promises despite our sin. This message challenges us to accept Jesus as our savior, knowing our sin cannot nullify God's promises for those who believ
When we worry about pleasing people over pleasing God, we find that our actions don't match our words. Hypocrisy is an easy trap to fall in when we choose to seek praise from those who only see what's on the outside. Yet God sees the heart, and only in Him can we find a relationship that transforms both our heart and our behavior.
In exploring Romans 2, Pastor Tom reminds us that the day of judgement is coming. As we look forward to this day, may we be convicted to produce works that matter and encouraged that our good deeds have eternal value.
LIVING BY FAITH: Desire and Evidence of Faith
In this sermon, we see that God's kindness is designed to lead us to repentance. While we were still sinners, God offered us the ultimate example of His kindness in Jesus. In response, Pastor Jim encourages us to honor God by offering patience, kindness and forbearance to others when it is within our power to do so.
In this sermon Pastor Jim Samra explains how pride is the root issue of godlessness in our world and why gratitude is the appropriate soluti
Pastor Jim explains from Romans 1 how homosexual lust and homosexual activity are two signs among many of a heart that is not right with God. It is only through God’s grace revealed to us in faith that we can come to understand this and be reconciled to Him.
Easter Sunday is the celebration of “good news.” In this message Pastor Jim explains from Romans 1 why “Jesus is risen” is the best news we could ever possibly receive.
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