Calvary Chapel

Titus 1 - Grace That Makes the Ordinary Radiant

Series: When Grace Shows Up - Titus

Preacher: Simon Lawrenson

Sunday Morning

Date: 8th March 2026

Passage: Titus 1:1-16

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What if the ordinary moments of your life mattered more than you think?

In this message from Titus 1:1–16, we explore how the grace of God transforms everyday faithfulness into something filled with meaning. Using the powerful image of Yosemite’s Firefall at Horsetail Fall, this sermon shows how the light of Christ can illuminate the ordinary rhythms of our lives.

Most of life isn’t dramatic. It’s emails, cooking dinner, parenting, work, and responsibilities that often feel unnoticed. But the gospel reminds us that we are not working for God’s acceptance—we are living from the acceptance we already have through Jesus Christ.

In the opening chapter of Titus, the Apostle Paul writes to a young pastor serving in the challenging culture of Crete. Paul reminds the church that grace gives us a strong foundation, produces healthy leadership, and exposes false religion that focuses on performance rather than heart transformation.

This sermon explores three powerful truths from the passage:

• Grace gives us a clear foundation for life (Titus 1:1–4)

If you’ve ever wondered whether your quiet faithfulness matters, this message is a reminder that every prayer, every act of love, and every ordinary moment lived for Christ is anchored in the promises of a God who never lies.

Live your ordinary faithfully—and let the grace of Christ make it radiant.

2 Timothy 4:9-22 - Finishing Strong

Series: Unashamed - 2 Timothy

Preacher: Simon Lawrenson

Sunday Morning

Date: 1st March 2026

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Feeling weary, rejected, or alone? In this sermon, we dive into Paul’s letter to Timothy and explore how to stay faithful, overcome disappointment, and anchor your identity in Christ—even when life is hard. Learn practical steps to finish strong in faith, navigate loss, and trust God in every season.

2 Timothy 4:1-8 - Don’t Quit: How to Stay Faithful When the Christian Life Gets Hard

Series: Unashamed - 2 Timothy

Preacher: Simon Lawrenson

Sunday Morning

Date: 22nd February 2026

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What do you do when the Christian life gets hard—and quitting feels easier than continuing?

In this message from 2 Timothy 4:1–8, we discover that faithfulness isn’t about trying harder, being louder, or winning by the world’s standards. It’s about staying rooted, unashamed, and obedient—especially when pressure, resistance, and exhaustion set in.

The Apostle Paul doesn’t call Timothy to grit his teeth. He calls him to live under the weight of eternity, preach the Word without compromise, endure suffering, and finish his race well.

This sermon is for you if:

You’re tired but not faithless

You feel pressure to soften truth to fit the moment

You’re wondering if faithfulness is still worth it

You want to finish well—not just survive

You don’t need to do more.

You need to stay faithful.

2 Timothy 3 – Living Unashamed in a Confusing World

Series: Unashamed - 2 Timothy

Preacher: Simon Lawrenson

Sunday Morning

Date: 15th February 2026

Passage: 2 Timothy 3:1-17

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Feeling confused by the world around you? Wondering how to live faithfully without blending in or becoming harsh? In this sermon, we unpack 2 Timothy 3 and explore how God calls His people to stay rooted, not reactive, in a world full of pressure, distraction, and disordered love.

Discover:

Why we sometimes love the feeling of learning more than the cost of transformation

How to let Scripture and the Spirit form your heart, not just inform your mind

Practical steps to live unashamed in Christ, even when the world resists

Whether you’re a young believer or a seasoned follower of Christ, this message will help you stay anchored in truth and experience real transformation in your life.

Watch, reflect, and let God’s Word breathe life into your heart today.

Psalm 139 - Fully Known

Series: Psalms Storyline

Preacher: John Malunga

Sunday Morning

Date: 8th February 2026

Passage: Psalm 139:1-12

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Psalm 139 reveals a God who fully knows us and invites us to live without masks. In this sermon, we explore identity, honesty before God, and the freedom that comes from being searched and known by a loving Father. Discover how knowing God shapes who we are, how we live, and how we walk in confidence as children of God.

2 Timothy 2:20-26 - Clean Vessels, Gentle Servants

Series: Unashamed - 2 Timothy

Preacher: Simon Lawrenson

Sunday Morning

Date: 2nd February 2026

Passage: 2 Timothy 2:20-26

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In this sermon from 2 Timothy 2:20–26, we explore how the Christian life flows not from perfection, but from identity in Christ. The apostle Paul reminds us that we are vessels in God’s house—made clean by grace, shaped by truth, and called to gentle faithfulness. This passage speaks powerfully to weary believers and leaders who want to pursue righteousness, love, and peace without losing their souls to controversy, ego, or exhaustion.

This message addresses:

How identity precedes calling in the Christian life

What it means to pursue holiness without shame

Why gentleness and patience are marks of spiritual maturity

How God grants repentance and restores those who are entangled

Why faithfulness matters more than visibility or success

Whether you feel tired, stuck, or unsure how to keep going, this sermon offers a hopeful vision of grace that cleans, restores, and makes us available again for God’s good work.

2 Timothy 2:8-19 - Standing Strong When Life Feels Heavy

Series: Unashamed - 2 Timothy

Preacher: Simon Lawrenson

Sunday Morning

Date: 25th January 2026

Passage: 2 Timothy 2:8-19

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Life is hard, faithfulness feels heavy, and sometimes we just want to quit. In this message from our series Unashamed, we walk verse by verse through 2 Timothy 2:8–19, where Paul reminds Timothy—and us—what it means to stay faithful, trust God, and live from our true identity in Christ.

We’ll explore how to:

Remember the crucified, risen, and reigning Jesus in every season

Stand strong in truth without letting shame control us

Be faithful even when obedience is costly or unseen

Let God’s grace strengthen us day by day

If you’re tired, discouraged, or questioning whether your faithfulness matters, this sermon is for you. Learn to live unashamed, anchored in Christ, and strengthened by the grace that never runs out.

2 Timothy 2:1–7 - Faithful When It’s Hard

Series: Unashamed - 2 Timothy

Preacher: Simon Lawrenson

Sunday Morning

Date: 18th January 2026

Passage: 2 Timothy 2:1-7

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How do you keep going when faithfulness feels costly and the fruit feels slow?

Through the images of a soldier, an athlete, and a farmer, Paul shows us that faithfulness often happens in hidden, ordinary, and difficult places—and that God does His deepest work slowly. This verse-by-verse teaching reminds us that identity in Christ comes before calling, and that grace fuels perseverance when grit runs out.

📍 Series: Unashamed

2 Timothy 1:13-18 - When Faith Gets Quiet

Series: Unashamed - 2 Timothy

Preacher: Simon Lawrenson

Sunday Morning

Date: 11th January 2026

Passage: 2 Timothy 1:13-18

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What happens when following Jesus starts to cost something?

In this message from 2 Timothy 1:13–18, we explore how Christian faith is often lost not through rebellion, but through drift, fear, and shame. The apostle Paul challenges Timothy—and us—to guard the gospel, not in our own strength, but through the power of the Holy Spirit who dwells within us.

This verse-by-verse teaching unpacks:

Why identity in Christ must come before calling

How shame leads to quiet withdrawal

The difference between ashamed faith and unashamed presence

Why guarding the gospel flows from security, not fear

Rooted in Scripture and grounded in the gospel, this sermon calls believers to live unashamed, anchored in who Christ says we are, even when faith becomes costly.

If you’re longing for courage, clarity, and confidence in your walk with Jesus, this message is for you.

2 Timothy 1:1-12 - Finding Your Identity in Christ

Series: Unashamed - 2 Timothy

Preacher: Simon Lawrenson

Sunday Morning

Date: 4th January 2026

Passage: 2 Timothy 2:1-12

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Every one of us lives from an identity — something that quietly answers the questions “Who am I?” and “Where have I come from?”

In this message from 2 Timothy 1, we explore how the gospel gives us an identity that is received, not achieved — an identity that predates our performance, outlasts our failure, and does not rise or fall with people’s approval.

The apostle Paul shows Timothy (and us) that identity in Christ is the antidote to shame.

Confidence instead of fear

Repentance instead of despair

Meaning instead of bitterness

Courage instead of shame

Whether you’ve been living from achievement, comparison, comfort, or past pain, this sermon invites you to lay down false identities and receive again the identity God gives in Christ.

“I am not ashamed, for I know whom I have believed.” – 2 Timothy 1:12