Sunday’s Here! Watch this!

April 8, 2012

He is Risen!

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The GOSPEL in Four Minutes

April 1, 2012

Used this today at the conclusion of my message, “Words of Hope.”

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Donor Offers Matching Gift for Our Uganda Trip!

March 29, 2012

We received some great news from a california couple with whom Lesli and I have been friends. They contacted us regarding the $8,000 still needed to cover the rest of $15,000 to $16,000 cost of our family of five going to Uganda on a short term mission trip right after Easter. This couple told us [...]

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“Already There” by Casting Crowns

March 18, 2012

Today at Calvary Community Church, we unpacked the story of the Old Testament character Job. He was a man who trusted God no matter what happened in his life. It was not always easy. He struggled to grasp what God was doing in all of his adversity. But, in the end, Job was commended by [...]

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Jesus Loves Me

February 26, 2012

Jesus Loves Me (simple version) Jesus Love Me (upbeat, kid version)   The Lyrics: Jesus loves me! This I know, For the Bible tells me so. Little ones to Him belong; They are weak, but He is strong. Chorus: Yes, Jesus loves me! Yes, Jesus loves me! Yes, Jesus loves me! The Bible tells me [...]

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Follow the Way of Love

February 19, 2012

As we continued the February teaching series at Calvary today entitled “The Love Driven Life,” we unpacked the heart of the great love chapter of God’s Word – 1 Corinthians 13:4-8a. There were 16 points to the message “Follow the Way of Love.” Yes, sixteen! So some of you may have not been able to [...]

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Snapshot of a Small Group

February 14, 2012

Below is a snapshot of what a small group at Calvary Community Church looks like. We all need to engage other believers in Christ as we grow together in Him!

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Like Sunflowers – We’re Designed for Community

February 12, 2012

Today I concluded my message by telling about the need for sunflowers of a specific variety needing community with other sunflowers to grow. Below is one of the resources I used to develop that illustration. Novelist, essayist, and farmer Wendell Berry has a unique image for the perils of individualism. As he was walking with [...]

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Our Two Loves from Jimmy Carter’s Book

February 7, 2012

I used this quote Sunday in my message. It comes from President Jimmy Carter’s book “Sources of Strength.” (Jimmy Carter, Sources of Strength, Meditations on Scripture for a Living Faith, Times Books, 1997, p. xvii) Several asked that I post it. Here it is! Carter writes: After a personal witnessing experience with Eloy Cruz, an admirable [...]

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Loving God Daily Resources

February 5, 2012

Today at Calvary we looked at Matthew 22:34-40. Jesus teaches that all the law and prophets hang on two loves: Loving God and Loving People! Loving God is first and primary. It influences all other relationships. Here are a few resources to help you with your daily, loving walk with God. Click on any of [...]

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