Calvary Church Messages
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Ep 331Calvary Church: Easter // Charles Zimmerman
Catch our Easter services online and in person! We all face fear & doubts. But, Jesus brings hope & victory! Celebrate a hope-filled Easter with family & friends this weekend & join us for a powerful service focused on the life transformation of the Gospel. Easter is coming! Service Times: 9:30 & 11:00am in Quakertown, Souderton, and online. Visit: calvary-church.com
Ep 330Follow, Week 7: The Mystery of Being a Disciple // Charles Zimmerman
Thanks for listening! We’re praying that this message impacts you in a meaningful way. Learn more about Calvary’s mission to connect with and impact our community for the better by visiting our website: www.calvary-church.com.
Ep 329Follow, Week 6: Prayer of a Disciple // Carlos Velez
Thanks for listening! We’re praying that this message impacts you in a meaningful way. Learn more about Calvary’s mission, to continue what Jesus started, by visiting our website: www.calvary-church.com.
Ep 328Follow, Week 5: Proclamation of a Disciple // Carlos Velez
Thanks for listening! We’re praying that this message impacts you in a meaningful way. Learn more about Calvary’s mission, to continue what Jesus started, by visiting our website: www.calvary-church.com.
Ep 327Follow, Week 4: Focus of a Disciple // Carlos Velez
Thanks for listening! We’re praying that this message impacts you in a meaningful way. Learn more about Calvary’s mission, to continue what Jesus started, by visiting our website: www.calvary-church.com.
Ep 326Follow, Week 3: Heart of a Disciple // Charles Zimmerman
Thanks for watching! We’re praying that this message impacts you in a meaningful way. Learn more about Calvary’s mission, to continue what Jesus started, by visiting our website: www.calvary-church.com.
Ep 325Follow, Week 2: Flavor of a Disciple // Carlos Velez
Thanks for watching! We’re praying that this message impacts you in a meaningful way. Learn more about Calvary’s mission, to continue what Jesus started, by visiting our website: www.calvary-church.com.
Ep 324Follow, Week 1: Priority of a Disciple // Josh Crum
Thanks for listening! We’re praying that this message impacts you in a meaningful way. Learn more about Calvary’s mission, to continue what Jesus started, by visiting our website: www.calvary-church.com.
Ep 323Three Relationships, Week 6: Discipleship: Seeds & Soils // Charles Zimmerman
One of the last things Jesus gave his disciples was “The Great Commission.” His command is simple, make disciples. Our first priority during our time on earth is to do just that, make disciples. We believe disciple-making happens in the context of three relationships: our relationship with God, with the Church, and with the World. Each week of this series, we’ll discover a new topic. From learning the cost of discipleship to developing a missional lifestyle, approaching each piece through the lens of those three relationships. Together, we’ll grow our relationships with God and his church, and be prepared to follow his command to share his love with the world. Thanks for listening! We’re praying that this message impacts you in a meaningful way. Learn more about Calvary’s mission to connect with and impact our community for the better by visiting our website: www.calvary-church.com.
Ep 322Three Relationships, Week 5: Scandalous Party // Charles Zimmerman
One of the last things Jesus gave his disciples was “The Great Commission.” His command is simple, make disciples. Our first priority during our time on earth is to do just that, make disciples. We believe disciple-making happens in the context of three relationships: our relationship with God, with the Church, and with the World. Each week of this series, we’ll discover a new topic. From learning the cost of discipleship to developing a missional lifestyle, approaching each piece through the lens of those three relationships. Together, we’ll grow our relationships with God and his church, and be prepared to follow his command to share his love with the world. Thanks for watching! We’re praying that this message impacts you in a meaningful way. Learn more about Calvary’s mission to connect with and impact our community for the better by visiting our website: www.calvary-church.com.
Ep 321Three Relationships, Week 4: The Rhythm of Community // Josh Crum
One of the last things Jesus gave his disciples was “The Great Commission.” His command is simple, make disciples. Our first priority during our time on earth is to do just that, make disciples. We believe disciple-making happens in the context of three relationships: our relationship with God, with the Church, and with the World. Each week of this series, we’ll discover a new topic. From learning the cost of discipleship to developing a missional lifestyle, approaching each piece through the lens of those three relationships. Together, we’ll grow our relationships with God and his church, and be prepared to follow his command to share his love with the world. Thanks for watching! We’re praying that this message impacts you in a meaningful way. Learn more about Calvary’s mission to connect with and impact our community for the better by visiting our website: www.calvary-church.com.
Ep 320Three Relationships, Week 3: The Rhythm of Scripture // Charles Zimmerman
One of the last things Jesus gave his disciples was “The Great Commission.” His command is simple, make disciples. Our first priority during our time on earth is to do just that, make disciples. We believe disciple-making happens in the context of three relationships: our relationship with God, with the Church, and with the World. Each week of this series, we’ll discover a new topic. From learning the cost of discipleship to developing a missional lifestyle, approaching each piece through the lens of those three relationships. Together, we’ll grow our relationships with God and his church, and be prepared to follow his command to share his love with the world. Thanks for watching! We’re praying that this message impacts you in a meaningful way. Learn more about Calvary’s mission to connect with and impact our community for the better by visiting our website: www.calvary-church.com.
Ep 319Three Relationships, Week 2: A Prayer Sandwich // Carlos Velez
One of the last things Jesus gave his disciples was “The Great Commission.” His command is simple, make disciples. Our first priority during our time on earth is to do just that, make disciples. We believe disciple-making happens in the context of three relationships: our relationship with God, with the Church, and with the World. Each week of this series, we’ll discover a new topic. From learning the cost of discipleship to developing a missional lifestyle, approaching each piece through the lens of those three relationships. Together, we’ll grow our relationships with God and his church, and be prepared to follow his command to share his love with the world. Thanks for watching! We’re praying that this message impacts you in a meaningful way. Learn more about Calvary’s mission to connect with and impact our community for the better by visiting our website: www.calvary-church.com.
Ep 318Three Relationships, Week 1: A Cost Assessment for Discipleship // Carlos Velez
One of the last things Jesus gave his disciples was “The Great Commission.” His command is simple, make disciples. Our first priority during our time on earth is to do just that, make disciples. We believe disciple-making happens in the context of three relationships: our relationship with God, with the Church, and with the World. Each week of this series, we’ll discover a new topic. From learning the cost of discipleship to developing a missional lifestyle, approaching each piece through the lens of those three relationships. Together, we’ll grow our relationships with God and his church, and be prepared to follow his command to share his love with the world. Thanks for watching! We’re praying that this message impacts you in a meaningful way. Learn more about Calvary’s mission to connect with and impact our community for the better by visiting our website: www.calvary-church.com.
Ep 317Christmas at Calvary: Joy // Carlos Velez
Thanks for listening! Want to know more about Calvary? Visit calvary-church.com to get connected. Merry Christmas and thanks for celebrating with us at Calvary Church! God has good news for us that can change our lives and bring us the kind of joy that we were made to feel. But it's not found in things like hot chocolate or brightly wrapped gifts. Joy is found in knowing that Jesus has already wrapped up the best gift ever, a way to reconnect with God who loves us without conditions! It's a message worth sharing, so gather your friends and family and get ready to unpack the gift that changed the world and fills us with Joy the whole year through. Live on Saturday, December 24, 2022.
Ep 316Simply Christmas // Charles Zimmerman
Thanks for listening! Want to know more about Calvary? Visit calvary-church.com to get connected. We’re praying that this service impacts you in a meaningful way. With all of the business and stress surrounding the holiday season, the real message of Christmas can often be lost. Sometimes we need a break from the noise, a time to refocus on the real world-changing events that took place on that first Christmas night all those years ago. Join us today for Simply Christmas. A stripped down service that walks us through the reason for the season, shining the light of God's great love and letting the rest fade into the background. We'll read through the Bible, sing to celebrate the birth of our savior, and take communion. It's simply Christmas and nothing more. Live on Sunday, December 18, 2022.
Ep 315The First Christmas List // Carlos Velez
Thanks for listening! Want to know more about Calvary? Visit calvary-church.com to get connected. We’re praying that this message impacts you in a meaningful way. Live on Sunday, December 11, 2022.
Ep 314Ruth, Week 4: The Rest of the Story // Charles Zimmerman
Thanks for listening! Want to know more about Calvary? Visit calvary-church.com to get connected. This is the story of a young woman who made a radical commitment to God and journeyed to Bethlehem where she gave birth to a child that would change the world. Sound familiar? If you’re thinking Christmas, then you’re closer than you realize, but not quite there. The story of Christmas has deep roots. In fact, it begins in the Old Testament. Today we’re taking a look at a similar story where we find one of those roots, the book of Ruth. Living as a Moabite in enemy lands, how did Ruth find faith in the God of Israel, and what brought her to the town of Bethlehem? Together, we’ll find how Ruth points to God’s amazing plan to save, redeem, reconcile, and transform the world through Jesus, and how the book prepares us to reflect on and celebrate the Christmas story. We appreciate you taking the time to listen and we’re praying that this message impacts you in a meaningful way! Live on Sunday, December 4, 2022.
Ep 313Ruth, Week 3: A Scheme, a Proposal, and a Response // Carlos Velez
Thanks for listening! Want to know more about Calvary? Visit calvary-church.com to get connected. This is the story of a young woman who made a radical commitment to God and journeyed to Bethlehem where she gave birth to a child that would change the world. Sound familiar? If you’re thinking Christmas, then you’re closer than you realize, but not quite there. The story of Christmas has deep roots. In fact, it begins in the Old Testament. Today we’re taking a look at a similar story where we find one of those roots, the book of Ruth. Living as a Moabite in enemy lands, how did Ruth find faith in the God of Israel, and what brought her to the town of Bethlehem? Together, we’ll find how Ruth points to God’s amazing plan to save, redeem, reconcile, and transform the world through Jesus, and how the book prepares us to reflect on and celebrate the Christmas story. We appreciate you taking the time to listen and we’re praying that this message impacts you in a meaningful way! Live on Sunday, November 27, 2022.
Ep 312Ruth, Week 2: Redemption From Bethlehem // Charles Zimmerman
Thanks for listening! Want to know more about Calvary? Visit calvary-church.com to get connected. This is the story of a young woman who made a radical commitment to God and journeyed to Bethlehem where she gave birth to a child that would change the world. Sound familiar? If you’re thinking Christmas, then you’re closer than you realize, but not quite there. The story of Christmas has deep roots. In fact, it begins in the Old Testament. Today we’re taking a look at a similar story where we find one of those roots, the book of Ruth. Living as a Moabite in enemy lands, how did Ruth find faith in the God of Israel, and what brought her to the town of Bethlehem? Together, we’ll find how Ruth points to God’s amazing plan to save, redeem, reconcile, and transform the world through Jesus, and how the book prepares us to reflect on and celebrate the Christmas story. We appreciate you taking the time to listen and we’re praying that this message impacts you in a meaningful way! Live on Sunday, November 20, 2022.
Ep 311Ruth, Week 1: Burdened, Broken & Bitter // Charles Zimmerman
Thanks for listening! Want to know more about Calvary? Visit calvary-church.com to get connected. This is the story of a young woman who made a radical commitment to God and journeyed to Bethlehem where she gave birth to a child that would change the world. Sound familiar? If you’re thinking Christmas, then you’re closer than you realize, but not quite there. The story of Christmas has deep roots. In fact, it begins in the Old Testament. Today we’re taking a look at a similar story where we find one of those roots, the book of Ruth. Living as a Moabite in enemy lands, how did Ruth find faith in the God of Israel, and what brought her to the town of Bethlehem? Together, we’ll find how Ruth points to God’s amazing plan to save, redeem, reconcile, and transform the world through Jesus, and how the book prepares us to reflect on and celebrate the Christmas story. We appreciate you taking the time to listen and we’re praying that this message impacts you in a meaningful way! Live on Sunday, November 13, 2022.
Ep 310Heroes, Week 8: Elijah, Elisha & Jesus // Charles Zimmerman
Thanks for listening! Want to know more about Calvary? Visit calvary-church.com to get connected. The actions and skills of our heroes can feel unattainable. But the Bible shows us a different kinds of heroes, ones who were ordinary and flawed, just like us. These biblical heroes recognized their need for strength outside themselves, and God used them in extraordinary ways. Ordinary people, just like us, accomplished extraordinary things. But what made these characters truly heroic? They did not simply point to themselves but instead to the ultimate hero, Jesus. Live on Sunday, November 6, 2022.
Ep 309Heroes, Week 7: The Real Thing // Josh Crum
Thanks for listening! Want to know more about Calvary? Visit calvary-church.com to get connected. The actions and skills of our heroes can feel unattainable. But the Bible shows us a different kinds of heroes, ones who were ordinary and flawed, just like us. These biblical heroes recognized their need for strength outside themselves, and God used them in extraordinary ways. Ordinary people, just like us, accomplished extraordinary things. But what made these characters truly heroic? They did not simply point to themselves but instead to the ultimate hero, Jesus. Live on Sunday, October 30, 2022.
Ep 308Heroes, Week 6: Deborah – A Story Twice Told // Carlos Velez
Thanks for listening! Want to know more about Calvary? Visit calvary-church.com to get connected. The actions and skills of our heroes can feel unattainable. But the Bible shows us a different kinds of heroes, ones who were ordinary and flawed, just like us. These biblical heroes recognized their need for strength outside themselves, and God used them in extraordinary ways. Ordinary people, just like us, accomplished extraordinary things. But what made these characters truly heroic? They did not simply point to themselves but instead to the ultimate hero, Jesus. Live on Sunday, October 23, 2022.
Ep 307Heroes, Week 5: Moses // Charles Zimmerman
Thanks for listening! Want to know more about Calvary? Visit calvary-church.com to get connected. The actions and skills of our heroes can feel unattainable. But the Bible shows us a different kinds of heroes, ones who were ordinary and flawed, just like us. These biblical heroes recognized their need for strength outside themselves, and God used them in extraordinary ways. Ordinary people, just like us, accomplished extraordinary things. But what made these characters truly heroic? They did not simply point to themselves but instead to the ultimate hero, Jesus. Live on Sunday, October 16, 2022.
Ep 306Center-ing // Dave Marks
Thanks for listening! Want to know more about Calvary? Visit calvary-church.com to get connected. Live on Sunday, October 9, 2022.
Ep 305Heroes, Week 4: Gideon – This Makes No Sense // Carlos Velez
Thanks for listening! Want to know more about Calvary? Visit calvary-church.com to get connected. The actions and skills of our heroes can feel unattainable. But the Bible shows us a different kinds of heroes, ones who were ordinary and flawed, just like us. These biblical heroes recognized their need for strength outside themselves, and God used them in extraordinary ways. Ordinary people, just like us, accomplished extraordinary things. But what made these characters truly heroic? They did not simply point to themselves but instead to the ultimate hero, Jesus. Live on Sunday, October 2, 2022.
Ep 304Heroes, Week 3: Joseph – A Rescue Mission // Charles Zimmerman
Thanks for listening! Want to know more about Calvary? Visit calvary-church.com to get connected. The actions and skills of our heroes can feel unattainable. But the Bible shows us a different kinds of heroes, ones who were ordinary and flawed, just like us. These biblical heroes recognized their need for strength outside themselves, and God used them in extraordinary ways. Ordinary people, just like us, accomplished extraordinary things. But what made these characters truly heroic? They did not simply point to themselves but instead to the ultimate hero, Jesus. Live on Sunday, September 25, 2022.
Ep 303Heroes, Week 2: Tests of Faith // Charles Zimmerman
Thanks for listening! Want to know more about Calvary? Visit calvary-church.com to get connected. The actions and skills of our heroes can feel unattainable. But the Bible shows us a different kinds of heroes, ones who were ordinary and flawed, just like us. These biblical heroes recognized their need for strength outside themselves, and God used them in extraordinary ways. Ordinary people, just like us, accomplished extraordinary things. But what made these characters truly heroic? They did not simply point to themselves but instead to the ultimate hero, Jesus. Live on Sunday, September 18, 2022.
Ep 302Heroes, Week 1: Pants on Fire // Josh Crum
Thanks for listening! Want to know more about Calvary? Visit calvary-church.com to get connected. The actions and skills of our heroes can feel unattainable. But the Bible shows us a different kinds of heroes, ones who were ordinary and flawed, just like us. These biblical heroes recognized their need for strength outside themselves, and God used them in extraordinary ways. Ordinary people, just like us, accomplished extraordinary things. But what made these characters truly heroic? They did not simply point to themselves but instead to the ultimate hero, Jesus. Live on Sunday, September 11, 2022.
Ep 301Ekklesia, Week 8: Community of Conversion // Charles Zimmerman
Thanks for listening! Want to know more about Calvary? Visit calvary-church.com to get connected. Do you know what ekklesia means? The English word “church” has a number of meanings, most of which are religious. But the Greek word ekklesia – the Bible word translated for “church” – is different. Non-Christians in the first century wouldn’t have thought of it as a religious word. To them it simply meant “a gathering” or “an assembly.” In the New Testament, church is often used for something new and specifically Christian. The writers of the New Testament chose ekklesia to describe this new thing because its everyday meaning—assembly, gathering—was a good fit for their purposes. The mission of the church is to point people to Jesus – what he said and did, and what he promises to do. As we often say, we are simply to continue what Jesus started. Right up front, we have to remember that it’s Jesus who makes it possible for his followers to live out his mission as they follow him and are energized by his Spirit. Establishing, building, and developing the church is high on Jesus’ priority list. In fact, we could say that the church is what Jesus started! Therefore, if we are to Continue What Jesus Started, we must be about church as well. How can ekklesia shape our definition and view of what it means to be about church in 2022? What mission, values, and practices do we pull from this new understanding? How will this change our community or our relationship with God? Let’s tackle these questions and concepts together as we dive into our brand new series, Ekklesia: The Ancient Future Church. Live on Sunday, September 4, 2022.
Ep 300Ekklesia, Week 7: Jesus Glasses // Josh Crum
Thanks for listening! Want to know more about Calvary? Visit calvary-church.com to get connected. Do you know what ekklesia means? The English word “church” has a number of meanings, most of which are religious. But the Greek word ekklesia – the Bible word translated for “church” – is different. Non-Christians in the first century wouldn’t have thought of it as a religious word. To them it simply meant “a gathering” or “an assembly.” In the New Testament, church is often used for something new and specifically Christian. The writers of the New Testament chose ekklesia to describe this new thing because its everyday meaning—assembly, gathering—was a good fit for their purposes. The mission of the church is to point people to Jesus – what he said and did, and what he promises to do. As we often say, we are simply to continue what Jesus started. Right up front, we have to remember that it’s Jesus who makes it possible for his followers to live out his mission as they follow him and are energized by his Spirit. Establishing, building, and developing the church is high on Jesus’ priority list. In fact, we could say that the church is what Jesus started! Therefore, if we are to Continue What Jesus Started, we must be about church as well. How can ekklesia shape our definition and view of what it means to be about church in 2022? What mission, values, and practices do we pull from this new understanding? How will this change our community or our relationship with God? Let’s tackle these questions and concepts together as we dive into our brand new series, Ekklesia: The Ancient Future Church. Live on Sunday, August 28, 2022.
Ep 299Ekklesia, Week 6: A Community of Disciples // Carlos Velez
Thanks for listening! Want to know more about Calvary? Visit calvary-church.com to get connected. Do you know what ekklesia means? The English word “church” has a number of meanings, most of which are religious. But the Greek word ekklesia – the Bible word translated for “church” – is different. Non-Christians in the first century wouldn’t have thought of it as a religious word. To them it simply meant “a gathering” or “an assembly.” In the New Testament, church is often used for something new and specifically Christian. The writers of the New Testament chose ekklesia to describe this new thing because its everyday meaning—assembly, gathering—was a good fit for their purposes. The mission of the church is to point people to Jesus – what he said and did, and what he promises to do. As we often say, we are simply to continue what Jesus started. Right up front, we have to remember that it’s Jesus who makes it possible for his followers to live out his mission as they follow him and are energized by his Spirit. Establishing, building, and developing the church is high on Jesus’ priority list. In fact, we could say that the church is what Jesus started! Therefore, if we are to Continue What Jesus Started, we must be about church as well. How can ekklesia shape our definition and view of what it means to be about church in 2022? What mission, values, and practices do we pull from this new understanding? How will this change our community or our relationship with God? Let’s tackle these questions and concepts together as we dive into our brand new series, Ekklesia: The Ancient Future Church. Live on Sunday, August 21, 2022.
Ep 298Ekklesia, Week 5: A Community That Worships Together // Carlos Velez
Thanks for listening! Want to know more about Calvary? Visit calvary-church.com to get connected. Do you know what ekklesia means? The English word “church” has a number of meanings, most of which are religious. But the Greek word ekklesia – the Bible word translated for “church” – is different. Non-Christians in the first century wouldn’t have thought of it as a religious word. To them it simply meant “a gathering” or “an assembly.” In the New Testament, church is often used for something new and specifically Christian. The writers of the New Testament chose ekklesia to describe this new thing because its everyday meaning—assembly, gathering—was a good fit for their purposes. The mission of the church is to point people to Jesus – what he said and did, and what he promises to do. As we often say, we are simply to continue what Jesus started. Right up front, we have to remember that it’s Jesus who makes it possible for his followers to live out his mission as they follow him and are energized by his Spirit. Establishing, building, and developing the church is high on Jesus’ priority list. In fact, we could say that the church is what Jesus started! Therefore, if we are to Continue What Jesus Started, we must be about church as well. How can ekklesia shape our definition and view of what it means to be about church in 2022? What mission, values, and practices do we pull from this new understanding? How will this change our community or our relationship with God? Let’s tackle these questions and concepts together as we dive into our brand new series, Ekklesia: The Ancient Future Church. Live on Sunday, August 14, 2022.
Ep 297Ekklesia, Week 4: Community of Devotion // Charles Zimmerman
Thanks for listening! Want to know more about Calvary? Visit calvary-church.com to get connected. Do you know what ekklesia means? The English word “church” has a number of meanings, most of which are religious. But the Greek word ekklesia – the Bible word translated for “church” – is different. Non-Christians in the first century wouldn’t have thought of it as a religious word. To them it simply meant “a gathering” or “an assembly.” In the New Testament, church is often used for something new and specifically Christian. The writers of the New Testament chose ekklesia to describe this new thing because its everyday meaning—assembly, gathering—was a good fit for their purposes. The mission of the church is to point people to Jesus – what he said and did, and what he promises to do. As we often say, we are simply to continue what Jesus started. Right up front, we have to remember that it’s Jesus who makes it possible for his followers to live out his mission as they follow him and are energized by his Spirit. Establishing, building, and developing the church is high on Jesus’ priority list. In fact, we could say that the church is what Jesus started! Therefore, if we are to Continue What Jesus Started, we must be about church as well. How can ekklesia shape our definition and view of what it means to be about church in 2022? What mission, values, and practices do we pull from this new understanding? How will this change our community or our relationship with God? Let’s tackle these questions and concepts together as we dive into our brand new series, Ekklesia: The Ancient Future Church. Live on Sunday, August 7, 2022.
Ep 296Ekklesia, Week 3: The First Love of the Community // Carlos Velez
Thanks for listening! Want to know more about Calvary? Visit calvary-church.com to get connected. Do you know what ekklesia means? The English word “church” has a number of meanings, most of which are religious. But the Greek word ekklesia – the Bible word translated for “church” – is different. Non-Christians in the first century wouldn’t have thought of it as a religious word. To them it simply meant “a gathering” or “an assembly.” In the New Testament, church is often used for something new and specifically Christian. The writers of the New Testament chose ekklesia to describe this new thing because its everyday meaning—assembly, gathering—was a good fit for their purposes. The mission of the church is to point people to Jesus – what he said and did, and what he promises to do. As we often say, we are simply to continue what Jesus started. Right up front, we have to remember that it’s Jesus who makes it possible for his followers to live out his mission as they follow him and are energized by his Spirit. Establishing, building, and developing the church is high on Jesus’ priority list. In fact, we could say that the church is what Jesus started! Therefore, if we are to Continue What Jesus Started, we must be about church as well. How can ekklesia shape our definition and view of what it means to be about church in 2022? What mission, values, and practices do we pull from this new understanding? How will this change our community or our relationship with God? Let’s tackle these questions and concepts together as we dive into our brand new series, Ekklesia: The Ancient Future Church. Live on Sunday, July 31, 2022.
Ep 295Ekklesia, Week 2: Joining the Mission // Charles Zimmerman
Thanks for listening! Want to know more about Calvary? Visit calvary-church.com to get connected. Do you know what ekklesia means? The English word “church” has a number of meanings, most of which are religious. But the Greek word ekklesia – the Bible word translated for “church” – is different. Non-Christians in the first century wouldn’t have thought of it as a religious word. To them it simply meant “a gathering” or “an assembly.” In the New Testament, church is often used for something new and specifically Christian. The writers of the New Testament chose ekklesia to describe this new thing because its everyday meaning—assembly, gathering—was a good fit for their purposes. The mission of the church is to point people to Jesus – what he said and did, and what he promises to do. As we often say, we are simply to continue what Jesus started. Right up front, we have to remember that it’s Jesus who makes it possible for his followers to live out his mission as they follow him and are energized by his Spirit. Establishing, building, and developing the church is high on Jesus’ priority list. In fact, we could say that the church is what Jesus started! Therefore, if we are to Continue What Jesus Started, we must be about church as well. How can ekklesia shape our definition and view of what it means to be about church in 2022? What mission, values, and practices do we pull from this new understanding? How will this change our community or our relationship with God? Let’s tackle these questions and concepts together as we dive into our brand new series, Ekklesia: The Ancient Future Church. Live on Sunday, July 24, 2022.
Ep 294Ekklesia, Week 1: Front Row Seats // Josh Crum
Thanks for listening! Want to know more about Calvary? Visit calvary-church.com to get connected. Do you know what ekklesia means? The English word “church” has a number of meanings, most of which are religious. But the Greek word ekklesia – the Bible word translated for “church” – is different. Non-Christians in the first century wouldn’t have thought of it as a religious word. To them it simply meant “a gathering” or “an assembly.” In the New Testament, church is often used for something new and specifically Christian. The writers of the New Testament chose ekklesia to describe this new thing because its everyday meaning—assembly, gathering—was a good fit for their purposes. The mission of the church is to point people to Jesus – what he said and did, and what he promises to do. As we often say, we are simply to continue what Jesus started. Right up front, we have to remember that it’s Jesus who makes it possible for his followers to live out his mission as they follow him and are energized by his Spirit. Establishing, building, and developing the church is high on Jesus’ priority list. In fact, we could say that the church is what Jesus started! Therefore, if we are to Continue What Jesus Started, we must be about church as well. How can ekklesia shape our definition and view of what it means to be about church in 2022? What mission, values, and practices do we pull from this new understanding? How will this change our community or our relationship with God? Let’s tackle these questions and concepts together as we dive into our brand new series, Ekklesia: The Ancient Future Church. Live on Sunday, July 17, 2022.
Ep 293The Perfect in the Storm // Carlos Velez
Thanks for listening! Want to know more about Calvary? Visit calvary-church.com to get connected. Live on Sunday, July 10, 2022.
Ep 292What Jesus Started, Week 11: Prayer // Charles Zimmerman
Thanks for listening! Want to know more about Calvary? Visit calvary-church.com to get connected. Our mission is to continue what Jesus started! But what exactly did Jesus start? In this series, we're diving into the accounts of Jesus' ministry in the Gospel of John. From turning water to wine to feeding the 5,000, let's learn from Jesus' missional actions, understand the significance of God's original intention for creation, and discover how all of this can be applied to our own lives today. Live on Sunday, July 3, 2022.
Ep 291What Jesus Started, Week 10: Dark to Light // Josh Crum
Thanks for listening! Want to know more about Calvary? Visit calvary-church.com to get connected. Our mission is to continue what Jesus started! But what exactly did Jesus start? In this series, we're diving into the accounts of Jesus' ministry in the Gospel of John. From turning water to wine to feeding the 5,000, let's learn from Jesus' missional actions, understand the significance of God's original intention for creation, and discover how all of this can be applied to our own lives today. Live on Sunday, June 26, 2022.
Ep 290What Jesus Started, Week 9: Vocabulary // Charles Zimmerman
Thanks for listening! Want to know more about Calvary? Visit calvary-church.com to get connected. Our mission is to continue what Jesus started! But what exactly did Jesus start? In this series, we're diving into the accounts of Jesus' ministry in the Gospel of John. From turning water to wine to feeding the 5,000, let's learn from Jesus' missional actions, understand the significance of God's original intention for creation, and discover how all of this can be applied to our own lives today. Live on Sunday, June 19, 2022.
Ep 289What Jesus Started, Week 8: The Advocate // Carlos Velez
Thanks for listening! Want to know more about Calvary? Visit calvary-church.com to get connected. Our mission is to continue what Jesus started! But what exactly did Jesus start? In this series, we're diving into the accounts of Jesus' ministry in the Gospel of John. From turning water to wine to feeding the 5,000, let's learn from Jesus' missional actions, understand the significance of God's original intention for creation, and discover how all of this can be applied to our own lives today. Live on Sunday, June 12, 2022.
Ep 288What Jesus Started, Week 7: Stone Throwing // Josh Crum
Thanks for listening! Want to know more about Calvary? Visit calvary-church.com to get connected. Our mission is to continue what Jesus started! But what exactly did Jesus start? In this series, we're diving into the accounts of Jesus' ministry in the Gospel of John. From turning water to wine to feeding the 5,000, let's learn from Jesus' missional actions, understand the significance of God's original intention for creation, and discover how all of this can be applied to our own lives today. Live on Sunday, June 5, 2022.
Ep 287What Jesus Started, Week 6: Conversation With an Outsider // Charles Zimmerman
Thanks for listening! Want to know more about Calvary? Visit calvary-church.com to get connected. Our mission is to continue what Jesus started! But what exactly did Jesus start? In this series, we're diving into the accounts of Jesus' ministry in the Gospel of John. From turning water to wine to feeding the 5,000, let's learn from Jesus' missional actions, understand the significance of God's original intention for creation, and discover how all of this can be applied to our own lives today. Live on Sunday, May 29, 2022.
Ep 286What Jesus Started, Week 5: Scandalous Healing // Carlos Velez
Thanks for listening! Want to know more about Calvary? Visit calvary-church.com to get connected. Our mission is to continue what Jesus started! But what exactly did Jesus start? In this series, we're diving into the accounts of Jesus' ministry in the Gospel of John. From turning water to wine to feeding the 5,000, let's learn from Jesus' missional actions, understand the significance of God's original intention for creation, and discover how all of this can be applied to our own lives today. Live on Sunday, May 22, 2022.
Ep 285What Jesus Started, Week 4: Conversation With a Good Guy // Charles Zimmerman
Thanks for listening! Want to know more about Calvary? Visit calvary-church.com to get connected. Our mission is to continue what Jesus started! But what exactly did Jesus start? In this series, we're diving into the accounts of Jesus' ministry in the Gospel of John. From turning water to wine to feeding the 5,000, let's learn from Jesus' missional actions, understand the significance of God's original intention for creation, and discover how all of this can be applied to our own lives today. Live on Sunday, May 15, 2022.
Ep 284What Jesus Started, Week 3: Jesus and the Royal Official // Carlos Velez
Thanks for listening! Want to know more about Calvary? Visit calvary-church.com to get connected. Our mission is to continue what Jesus started! But what exactly did Jesus start? In this series, we're diving into the accounts of Jesus' ministry in the Gospel of John. From turning water to wine to feeding the 5,000, let's learn from Jesus' missional actions, understand the significance of God's original intention for creation, and discover how all of this can be applied to our own lives today. Live on Sunday, May 8, 2022.
Ep 283What Jesus Started, Week 2: All Access Pass // Josh Crum
Thanks for listening! Want to know more about Calvary? Visit calvary-church.com to get connected. Our mission is to continue what Jesus started! But what exactly did Jesus start? In this series, we're diving into the accounts of Jesus' ministry in the Gospel of John. From turning water to wine to feeding the 5,000, let's learn from Jesus' missional actions, understand the significance of God's original intention for creation, and discover how all of this can be applied to our own lives today. Live on Sunday, May 1, 2022.
Ep 282What Jesus Started, Week 1: Gospel Business // Charles Zimmerman
Thanks for listening! Want to know more about Calvary? Visit calvary-church.com to get connected. Our mission is to continue what Jesus started! But what exactly did Jesus start? In this series, we're diving into the accounts of Jesus' ministry in the Gospel of John. From turning water to wine to feeding the 5,000, let's learn from Jesus' missional actions, understand the significance of God's original intention for creation, and discover how all of this can be applied to our own lives today. Live on Sunday, April 24, 2022.