Proverbs in the Park - Proverbs encouraging a godly life - Audio
The podcast of Calvary Prineville contains the latest sermons from Pastor Rory Rodgers, and occasionally live recordings of the latest worship service.
Aug 04, 2022•42 min
Calvary Prineville
The podcast of Calvary Prineville contains the latest sermons from Pastor Rory Rodgers, and occasionally live recordings of the latest worship service.
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They became silent - Audio
Peter returns to Jerusalem and the news of him eating in a gentile’s house was already known. So Peter explains that how, through a vision, God called him to share the Gospel with the Gentiles as well as the Jews. Peter related that at first refused but the Lord rebuked him, and Peter obeyed. As a result, he shared with the Gentile Cornelius and his whole household, and a “Gentile Pentecost” happened. Then Peter challenged the Jewish Christians: If God gave the Gentiles the same gift as He gave ...
Jul 31, 2022•54 min
Halfway there! Cornelius sends for Peter - Audio
In Caesarea a centurion named Cornelius, a devout and God-fearing man, was told in a vision to send for Peter, in Joppa. At the same time, Peter had a vision of all kinds of animals in a sheet, and God told him to eat. Peter protested since most were unclean to the Jews, but God said He had made everything clean. While still thinking about the vision, Cornelius' friends came for Peter, and God told him to go with them. Arriving in Caesarea, Peter understood that God had torn the walls down betwe...
Jul 25, 2022•1 hr 11 min
The deliberation of Peter - Audio
Peter leaves Jerusalem to minister to the young churches hungry to hear from someone who walked with Jesus. Arriving at Lydda he came upon Aeneas, a man who had been bedridden for eight years. Even as Peter stood by him he sensed the Lord’s healing, and he was healed, which caused all those who saw Aeneas afterward to believe in Jesus. Then he heals a woman named Tabitha, who had been dead for several hours. This was Peter’s first healing. Once again, many believed. They heard the Word, saw the ...
Jul 17, 2022•47 min
What's wrong with you - Audio
Paul teaches that because of Adam's sin, all mankind is born in sin. All have sinned and need redemption. One sinned and brought death to many. Then, through the sacrifice of Jesus, one Man died and brought life to many.
Jul 10, 2022•56 min
A wise son heeds his father's instruction - Audio
The podcast of Calvary Prineville contains the latest sermons from Pastor Rory Rodgers, and occasionally live recordings of the latest worship service.
Jul 06, 2022•54 min
Saul becomes a gossiper of the gospel - Audio
After his conversion, Saul changes from opposing the gospel to preaching it. So much so that he became a gossiper of the gospel, teaching in all the synagogues. Eventually he left Damascus for Jerusalem, prompted in great part by the Jews who were trying to kill him. In Jerusalem he intended to meet the apostles, but they were wary of him, given his history of persecuting the followers of Jesus. Finally, Barnabas convinced them that Saul was the "real deal," and that they needed to embrace him. ...
Jul 04, 2022•57 min
Righteousness through faith - Audio
The podcast of Calvary Prineville contains the latest sermons from Pastor Rory Rodgers, and occasionally live recordings of the latest worship service.
Jun 27, 2022•49 min
The conversion of Saul - Audio
After Stephen is martyred, Saul is like a wild beast, set to destroy the Church. Already having created havoc in Jerusalem, he travels to Damascus to do the same. On the way, the Lord knocks him to the ground, speaks to him, and blinds him. He is directed to go to Damascus where he was lead by his friends. A man in Damascus, Ananias, was directed by the Lord to seek out Saul, pray with him, and baptize him. Saul believed and was filled with the Holy Spirit. God effectively turned the wolf into a...
Jun 19, 2022•58 min
Philip and the Ethiopian eunuch - Audio
Philip obeys the Lord and goes out to the desert. There he meets an Ethiopian eunuch - a treasurer for Queen Candace of Ethiopia - who is studying the book of Isaiah. He doesn't understand what he's reading and so asks Philip for help. Philip lays out the gospel for him, the Ethiopian believes and is baptized.
Jun 12, 2022•59 min
The Holy Spirit is not for sale - Audio
After Stephen's martyrdom the church is persecuted, scattered, and it grows! Philip, led by the Holy Spirit, travels to Samaria, an area detested by the Jews in Jerusalem, and performs many signs and wonders as people believed in Jesus. Peter and John came up to Samaria to see what was going on and after realizing the new converts hadn't receive the Holy Spirit, they laid hands on them so they could. Simon, a local sorcerer, was impressed by Philip and apparently believed and was baptized. When ...
Jun 06, 2022•1 hr 3 min
Paul's letter to the Romans - Audio
Paul writes to the Roman church to make sure they have a firm foundation in their faith. It’s likely they had no pastor and had simply come into existence through those Romans who had believed in Jerusalem after Jesus’ resurrection and then returned home. In this first chapter, Paul makes the case that people are without excuse, that God has revealed Himself to them in many ways. Even so, the world has chosen to go its own way.
Jun 05, 2022•45 min
Stephen - full of the Holy Spirit - Audio
Stephen, one of the first deacons and full of the Holy Spirit, preached Jesus and performed signs and wonders. This caused great opposition by the authorities, and they brought false charges against him. Beginning with Abraham, Stephen reminded the Jewish people of their heritage, how they were chosen by God but were always rebellious and how they had killed the prophets. He told them this is exactly what they had done to Jesus, and for that he became the first Christian martyr.
May 30, 2022•1 hr
The first deacons - Audio
The apostles struggled to meet their responsibilities to teach, pray and pastor and also to administer the day-to-day affairs of the growing church. With godly wisdom they decided to appoint seven men of good reputation and full of the Holy Spirit, to minister to the practical needs of the believers.
May 22, 2022•58 min
Purity brings power - Audio
The Lord purified the church through the taking of Ananias and Sapphira, which brought power and unity. Subsequently, there were many signs and wonders, and people came from all over to be healed. Once again, the authorities arrested the Apostles - all of them. While in prison, an angel of the Lord set them free and told them to continue preaching, which they did. Called before the authorities once again, the apostles said they needed to obey God rather than men. Finally, Gamaliel convinced them...
May 16, 2022•1 hr
Hypocrisy - Ananias and Sapphira - Audio
After Barnabas sold land and donated the proceeds (Chapter 4), husband and wife Ananias and Sapphira thought they'd do the same. The only problem was they kept part of the proceeds and gave the rest to Peter, making people believe that what they gave was all they received. Peter told Ananias that he lied to the Holy Spirit, at which time he collapsed dead on the floor. A few hours later his wife came in, and when confronted with what they'd done, she died as well.
May 02, 2022•36 min
Serve the Lord with gladness - Audio
God is after our worship out of joyful hearts. Psalm 100 has four main points. First, we are commanded to practice public praise and worship, which calls for a need to be together. We are also called to worship in song, no matter our ability. Second, we are called to serve the Lord gladly. Whatever you do, do it heartily for the Lord. We have purpose for Him and His glory, not just in the church but in our community. Third, we are created in His image, and He delights when we get to know Him, es...
Apr 24, 2022•48 min
Resurrection Sunday and the Prodigal Son - Audio
The story of the prodigal son teaches the entire message of the Bible and is especially applicable for Resurrection Sunday. The son wanted to live life his way, as do all of us. The result is a natural leaving of God and ending up in the “big emptiness” without Him. When he came to his senses, the son returned to a loving, accepting father, who covered him in a robe of “righteousness.” The older brother, like the Pharisees, wanted judgment for his brother’s actions, exhibiting a spirit of pride ...
Apr 17, 2022•51 min
Generosity and hypocrisy - Audio
Finishing with Acts 4, a picture is painted of the generous spirit in the early church. Although people had their own possessions, they didn't regard them as such, and shared willingly with those who were in need. This was a large number of people as a majority of the new believers in Jerusalem were "out-of-towners," having come from other areas to celebrate the Passover. People shared out of love and not compulsion. An example given was that of Joseph, later called Barnabas, who sold a field an...
Apr 11, 2022•35 min
They spoke the word of God with boldness - Audio
Peter and John come before the Jewish authorities, who tell them not to speak the name of Jesus again. In reply, they say they will obey God rather than man. Once released, they return to their companions and together pray for boldness to share Jesus. Rory emphasizes that this boldness is borne from the Holy Spirit, coupled with a close relationship with Jesus through reading the Word and prayer.
Apr 03, 2022•1 hr 1 min
The beginning of persecution - Audio
Peter and John are arrested by the Jewish authorities and Peter gives them the gospel message, concluding with the statement that Jesus is the only name in heaven by which men can be saved. This is the beginning of the Church's persecution by the world.
Mar 27, 2022•52 min
The Lord's loving discipline - Audio
Church elders are shepherds who need to follow the perfect model – Jesus. One of the heavy parts that goes with this is church discipline, which is more than just excommunication. It includes all the steps taken to get someone to repent and be reconciled to the Lord and to their brothers and sisters. It’s important that those disciplined not only say “sorry” but that they turn and go the other direction. It’s the difference of just having Jesus as Savior vs. having Him as both Savior and Lord. I...
Mar 21, 2022•44 min
Preaching Jesus on Solomon's Porch - Audio
The healing of the paralytic definitely got the attention of the people going to the temple. This provided Peter with a ready audience and gave him a perfect opportunity to present the gospel.
Mar 21, 2022•44 min
Walking and leaping and praising God - Audio
As Peter and John went to the temple to pray, they came across a paralyzed man begging at the entrance. Peter said they had no money but instead, healed him so he could walk. The people were amazed but he deflected all the glory to God. Anyone could have given him money but Peter gave him Jesus. We are called to pray for healing as well with the knowledge that healing might not be God’s will for this person, but that there is to be a different outcome. Jesus is the God who heals, but whatever th...
Mar 14, 2022•47 min
Signs of a healthy New Testament church - Audio
The early church was composed of believers who were steadfast, diligent and faithful. As such they exhibited several characteristics of a healthy church that we should strive for today. They were a learning church, studying the apostles’ doctrine and the Word of God. They gave themselves to fellowship (some assembly required). They broke bread together. This included regular “love feasts” as well as the communion celebration. They continued steadfastly in prayer. The early church was a praying c...
Mar 07, 2022•51 min
Peter preaches at Pentecost: its effect; its explanation; its response - Audio
Peter, newly filled with the Holy Spirit and with power, stands before the confused multitude to explain what is going on, that they are not drunk with wine. He explains that they are in a time as prophesied by Joel, that Jesus died to fulfil this prophesy, that the Jews, in line with God's plan, were responsible for putting Jesus to death, that he was resurrected, and that they needed to repent.
Feb 27, 2022•1 hr
The day of Pentecost - part 2 - Audio
Continuing with his teaching on the gift of tongues, Rory explains that while Calvary Chapel teaches that the gifts of the Spirit continue to this day, unfortunately we often act that they don't. This is especially true for tongues, although this is an "open-handed" issue in the church as a whole. Seventeen points about the gift are made, notably that it is used most often privately to edify the believer, but when it is used publicly, there needs to be an interpreter. Also, it is not prophetic (...
Feb 20, 2022•50 min
The day of Pentecost - part 1 - Audio
As the 120 or so disciples gathered in prayer, a mighty rushing wind filled the room, they had tongues of fire above their heads, and they spoke in strange languages. This marked the gift of the Holy Spirit and the beginning of the “last days.” The result was they began to preach the gospel in foreign languages, matching the tongues of the various nationalities represented at the Passover/Pentecost celebration. The gift of tongues is “a” manifestation of being filled with the Holy Spirit, not “t...
Feb 13, 2022•1 hr 3 min
The Ascension - Audio
Some critics don’t believe the Ascension occurred, but five times it is referenced that the disciples were eyewitness of this. In fact, as they were “eyewitnessing” and staring blankly into the sky, they were chided by two angels who told them to get to Jerusalem. There, they got to work and prayed for the Holy Spirit. During this time of waiting, they also replaced Judas with Matthias, another disciple who’d been with Jesus from the beginning and witnessed the resurrection. Where the Ascension ...
Feb 07, 2022•43 min
Power to be witnesses - Audio
Acts was written by Luke, the physician, who was an eyewitness of what Jesus had done, and follows the Great Commission. In the beginning of Acts, Jesus promises the baptism with the Holy Spirit which would give the disciples the power to be His witnesses.
Jan 30, 2022•1 hr 4 min
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