Calvary PSL Podcast

Talking to a good friend is pretty easy. In fact, you could probably talk to a good friend for hours about anything. Prayer, however, can feel like the complete opposite. Often times, you feel like you have to choose the right words, you’re never sure if you’re doing it right, and you aren’t even sure if God is listening. But what if prayer is supposed to be more like talking to a good friend? What if we took a more relaxed approach to our conversations with God? What if prayer is simply real talk with a real God?

Most people spend their lives in a trivial pursuit to please themselves. But the saints who will emerge from the Great Tribulation will have a different testimony. When they stand before the Lord, they will know they spent their lives in the vital pursuit of glorifying Him! The Westminster Shorter Catechism says, “Man's chief end is to glorify God, and to enjoy him for ever!”

Stone winepresses in ancient Israel had an upper vat and a lower vat. When grapes were ripe, they would be placed in the upper vat where they would be trampled. Their juice would then flow into the lower vat. At the end of history, those who reject the Gospel will find themselves in the great winepress of the wrath of God. During the Battle of Armageddon, Christ will trample on His enemies and their blood will flow down. Judgment is coming, but God has given the world a way of escape... faith in His Son!

During the Great Tribulation, angels will fly across the sky proclaiming truth. Their proclamations will be a last ditch effort to wake people up to the lateness of the hour. Soon, the Lord will return and stand upon Mount Zion to establish His Kingdom on earth!

During the Tribulation, a powerful religious leader will emerge. On the outside, he will appear to be legitimate, but inwardly he will be a complete fraud. This religious leader will deceive millions of people to worship the Antichrist. During these chaotic times, valiant believers will refuse the False Prophet’s message and be martyred for their faithfulness to Christ.

During the Tribulation, a popular politician will rise to global power. He will mesmerize the masses with his speeches and win the approval of the world. After he deceives the nations, this global leader’s true colors will surface. The result will be the systematic annihilation of millions of people.

As the last days of history wind down, Satan’s wrath will be great. Knowing his time is short; he will unleash his full fury on the people of God. How will God’s people overcome Satan during the Tribulation? How can we overcome him today?

Throughout history, God has raised up faithful witnesses who have impacted many lives for His glory. During the Tribulation, the Lord will raise up two faithful witnesses who will preach for 1260 days. Their impact on the world during those three and a half years will be absolutely extraordinary!

Tables are a place of human connection. Whether it's meals, negotiations, or games with friends, we show up at tables to connect with others. Throughout the Bible, God also had a way of showing up at tables. Join us this Sunday as we explore 3 ways God connects with us at tables.

As John’s apocalyptic visions continued, he saw a mighty angel coming down from heaven. This angel raised his right hand and swore by God that there would be no more delay. During the days of the 7th Trumpet Judgment, the mystery of God would be fulfilled. What is this mystery? Discover more this Sunday!

After the 5th and 6th Trumpets sound, vile demonic beings will be released from their prisons. These evil beings will bring untold misery upon those who persist in their rebellion against God. When man chooses the path of sin and self-will, he must accept the dire consequences.

During the Tribulation, “The Seven Trumpet Judgments” will come upon the world. In ancient times, trumpets were used to sound the alarm for war. The blast of these trumpet judgments will sound the alarm that Christ will soon return to wage war against the forces of darkness and set up His Kingdom of light.

When we give our lives to Christ, we get a new identity; the old is gone, and the new has come. Unfortunately, many of us are living in the tension of who God says we are, and what we actually experience in our daily lives.

During the Tribulation, the dynamic witness of the 144,000 will lead to a great multitude from every nation, tribe and tongue, awakening to the love of Christ!

During the Tribulation, the condition of the world will go from bad to worse. As things deteriorate, the sun will become black as sackcloth and the moon will become like blood. World leaders will hide in mountain caves and cry out for the mountains and rocks to fall upon them. If people would just embrace God's love, they would escape His wrath.

When Jesus opens the seals of the scroll, divine judgments will be released upon the earth. The first four seals will reveal the “Four Horseman of the Apocalypse”, who will inflict horrific suffering upon the world. If people would just turn to Christ, they would escape these judgments!

Jesus Christ has risen from the dead, therefore we too will RISE!

After Jesus receives the earth’s title deed from His Father; all of heaven will explode with praise! Millions of angels and saints will cry out, “Worthy is the Lamb who was slain”! At that time, everyone will rejoice because the “Lion of the Tribe of Judah” has conquered sin and death!

One day we will be taken up into heaven and see the Lord on His throne. When we see His splendor and glory, we will fall to our knees and passionately worship the One Who alone is worthy of our praise!

The Church of Laodicea needed a wake up call. They thought they were prospering, but the Lord had a different opinion! Because Jesus loved the Laodiceans, He spoke hard truth to them. He knocked at the door of their hearts, hoping they would open the door to Him.

The Church of Philadelphia was an awesome church! Even though they weren’t the largest congregation, they were faithful to God’s Word and refused to deny the name of Jesus. The Lord set an open door before this church that no one could shut. All they needed was enough faith to walk through it!

The Church in Sardis had a reputation for being alive, but the Lord said they were dead! This church was in desperate need of revival! What would need to happen for the church to see revival in our day?

When the Lord looked deeply into the Church of Thyatira, He saw certain beliefs and practices that displeased Him. For those in the church who did not embrace these things, He said, “Only hold fast to what you have until I come.” If these saints endured, He would give them authority over the nations!

The Church of Pergamum held fast to the name of Christ during difficult times, but the Lord still needed to correct them. He told them to turn from their toleration of impure doctrine and impure living. The One who loved them graciously gave them a second chance.

The Church of Smyrna was about to experience a time of suffering. Aware of this, the Lord promised them a crown of life, if they would remain faithful to Him. To endure the difficult days ahead, this church needed the hope that only Jesus could give them!

Life Group Sunday.

The Church of Ephesus was a dynamic church, but as time passed, they abandoned the love they once had for the Lord. They needed a renewal of passion!

When John saw the Resurrected Christ in all His glory; he fell at His feet like a dead man!

Revelation reveals to us how the world will end and it loudly proclaims to anyone who will listen that, "Christ is Coming"!

Many believe the Book of Revelation is too hard to understand, so they ignore its content. This is a mistake because Revelation is the only book in the Bible that promises a blessing to those who hear and heed the things that are written in it. Join us on January 1st and learn how we can understand this amazing book.

When the Magi saw the Child Jesus, they knew He was more than a mere boy, so they fell to the ground and worshipped Him. They knew this Child would one day usher in a Kingdom and He would reign over all!

Around 1,000 BC, God made a special promise to King David regarding one of his future descendants. The fulfillment of this promise is what Christmas is all about!

As Paul closed his letter to the Romans, he warned them to watch out for false teachers and those who caused divisions in the church.

When we become the recipients of spiritual blessings, what should be our response?

We are called to reach the unreached with the good news of Christ!

God has called His people to live in harmony with one another!

The Law of Love tells us to remove all trip hazards from our brother’s path.

Christ is our ultimate Judge, so we should be careful about judging one another.

God appoints the authorities that exist and we must be subject to them.

"In the world you will have tribulation; but be of good cheer, I have overcome the world." John 16:33

God wants to enable us to live a life of love!

God has called us to worship Him in spirit and truth.

All gifts are meant to be unwrapped!

God has a purpose for our lives. He wants to transform us into the image of His Son, Jesus! If God’s purpose is going to be accomplished, we will have to give Him at least three things: our body, our mind, and our will. Will you allow God to do His work of transformation in you?

Everyone has a scar story. Whether it was a bike wreck, a terrible fall, or a sports related injury, we all have marks on our bodies that remind us of physical moments of pain. Then, there are emotional scars; scars that have left marks deep on our souls; scars that remind us of emotional pain from the past. How do we deal with these emotional scars? What do we do when life hurts? Join us on August 14th for a special message titled Scars as we take a look at Mark 5:24-34, the story about "The Woman in the Crowd."

God once called Israel, “…a thriving olive tree with fruit beautiful in form” (Jeremiah 11:16). Over the years, some of the branches of God’s olive tree have been broken off. But the good news is that other branches have been grafted in. Have you been grafted into God’s olive tree?

The word “Remnant” can be defined as, “A small remaining quantity of something.” When we think of the remnants, we think of the worthless scraps that are left over (like left over food or pieces of carpet). But when God thinks of His Remnant, He thinks of those He has set apart for a special purpose. Are you part of “The Remnant”?

We usually don’t think about our feet, but they are important! Our feet enable us to get from point “A” to point “B”. They help us move forward. God says that some people have, “Beautiful Feet”. This isn’t because their feet are attractive. It’s because their feet are being used to move the Gospel forward. Do you have “Beautiful Feet”?

In Romans, Paul proclaimed the good news of God’s grace. The message of grace rocked the Roman Empire in the first century and its still changing lives today! The message of grace can change your life as well. Are you willing to forsake the bad news of religion for the good news of grace?

God is the Supreme Ruler over all. He is omnipotent, omniscient, omnipresent, eternal, and He never makes a mistake! What a great God we serve! Arguably the best characteristic of God is that He is good! So if God is sovereign, why do we try to control everything in our lives? We need to learn to let Him be God!