Calvary Chapel

Obeyed: What Following God Costs You

Series: Came

Preacher: Simon Lawrenson

Sunday Morning

Date: 21st December 2025

Passage: Matthew 1:18-25

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What does it mean to obey God when it costs everything?

We’ll look at:

Why Joseph is called a “righteous man”

How God fulfills ancient promises through ordinary obedience

What it means that Jesus is the Son of David and Immanuel—God with us

Why Christianity stands apart as the one true story, rooted in real historical events

How obedience often comes before clarity—and why that matters today

If you’ve ever struggled to trust God when the plan doesn’t make sense, this message will encourage you to do what is right, trust God’s direction, and believe that His promises never expire.

📖 Scripture: Matthew 1:18–25

Arrived: The Humble Arrival of Our Saviour

Series: Came

Preacher: Andy King

Sunday Morning

Date: 15th December 2025

Passage: Luke 2:1-52

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This sermon explores Luke chapter 2 and the birth of Jesus Christ, moving from God’s ancient promises to their fulfilment in history. What was foretold by the prophets becomes reality as the Messiah arrives—not in power or prestige, but in humility. From Caesar’s decree to a manger in Bethlehem, we see God’s sovereign plan unfold exactly as He promised.

Through the obedience of Mary and Joseph, the announcement to the shepherds, and the wonder surrounding Christ’s birth, we are reminded that God is faithful, His timing is perfect, and His heart is to dwell with His people. Jesus is revealed as Saviour, Messiah, and Lord—the Prince of Peace whose kingdom has no end.

This message challenges us to reflect on our own response: will we, like the shepherds, move quickly in faith and obedience? Will we, like Mary, humbly submit to God’s will? And will we, as followers of Christ, live with the same humility that marked our Saviour from His very first breath?

Promised: From Curse to New Creation

Series: Came

Preacher: Simon Lawrenson

Sunday Morning

Date: 7th December 2025

Passage: Isaiah 9:1-10

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In this message we explore one of the most stunning promises in Scripture—given hundreds of years before Jesus was born—and what it means for your life today.

Isaiah 9 was written in a moment of national fear, political chaos, and spiritual darkness. Judah had walked away from God, trusted in human systems, and ended up under the weight of judgment, exile, brokenness, and the curse of sin—the same curse we still feel today through:

✔ financial pressure

But Isaiah doesn’t end with judgment. He points forward to a Promised King:

“To us a child is born… Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace.”

This King is Jesus—and His arrival, death, and resurrection prove that:

Through Jesus, all the promises of God find their “YES.”

If you’ve ever wondered whether God can be trusted… this message is for you.

Mark 16:14–21 - Resurrection Power for Everyone

Series: Authority - Gospel of Mark

Preacher: Joseph Diaper

Sunday Morning

Date: 30th November 2025

Passage: Mark 16:1-20

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Experience the hope, power, and purpose found in the resurrection of Jesus.

This sermon unpacks:

Jesus’ response to doubt and unbelief

The meaning of the Great Commission

The resurrection power available to every believer

How God equips ordinary people for extraordinary purpose

Whether you’re new to faith or seeking renewed strength, this message will encourage you to walk confidently in the power of the risen Jesus.

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Mark 15:42–16:13 - The Tomb That Couldn’t Hold Hope

Series: Authority - Gospel of Mark

Preacher: John Malunga

Sunday Morning

Date: 23rd November 2025

Passage: Mark 15:42-16:13

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In this sermon on Mark 15:42–16:13, we explore the quiet courage of those who tended to Jesus in the darkness, the shock of the empty tomb, and the surprising ways the risen Christ meets people in moments of fear, confusion, and doubt. As Mark’s Gospel moves from silence to proclamation, we discover that resurrection is not just an event—it’s an invitation to follow Jesus into a new future shaped by hope, courage, and mission.

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1 Timothy 6:3-21 - True Treasure: Christ Above All

Series: Dangerous Church - 1 Timothy

Preacher: Simon Lawrenson

Sunday Morning

Date: 16th November 2025

Passage: 1 Timothy 6:3-21

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In this final message of our “Dangerous Church” series, we walk through one of Paul’s most powerful warnings—and greatest invitations. In a world obsessed with wealth, status, and the next promotion, Paul exposes how the love of money shapes our identity, controls our heart, and quietly replaces Christ as our ultimate treasure.

We’ll explore:

You’ll be encouraged, challenged, and pointed to Jesus—the only treasure that cannot be taken, stolen, or lost.

If you’ve ever struggled with anxiety about money, identity, approval, or career… this sermon is for you.

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1 Timothy 5:1-25 - Restoring Honour in a World of Shame

Series: Dangerous Church - 1 Timothy

Preacher: Simon Lawrenson

Sunday Morning

Date: 9th November 2025

Passage: 1 Timothy 5:1-25

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In this sermon on 1 Timothy 5, we explore what it means to live as a community of honour in a culture of performance and shame.

The first-century world ran on an honour–shame system — people found their worth in how others valued them. Today, we live in a merit–shame system — we earn value through achievement, appearance, and success. But the gospel offers a better story: Jesus took our shame and gave us His honour.

In this message, we unpack Paul’s words about giving “double honour” to faithful leaders and discover how the Church is called to reflect God’s heart by giving price and value to one another.

🔹 Key themes:

📖 Text: 1 Timothy 5:17–18

“Send us out as people of honour in a world of shame — living proof of Your redeeming love.

1 Timothy 4:1-16 - Fighting for Faith in a World at War

Series: Dangerous Church - 1 Timothy

Preacher: Simon Lawrenson

Sunday Morning

Date: 4th November 2025

Passage: 1 Timothy 4:1-16

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When the church steps into God’s mission, it steps onto a battlefield.

In this message from 1 Timothy 4, we explore how Paul prepares Timothy — and us — to stand firm when the enemy attacks through deception, distraction, and discouragement.

Through this sermon, we’ll unpack:

Whether you’re a church leader, a weary believer, or someone exploring faith — this message will help you recognise the real battle and embrace the real strength that comes from the gospel.

“Satan attacks our minds with lies. We fight back by training our hearts in truth.”

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Romans 8:18-30 - Hope: The One Thing You Can’t Lose in the Middle of Suffering

Preacher: Andy Kind

Sunday Morning

Date: 27th October 2025

Passage: Romans 8:18-30

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In this moving and thought-provoking message, Andy Kind explores the unshakable hope that Paul describes in Romans 8 — a hope that doesn’t depend on circumstances, feelings, or quick fixes, but on the unchanging character of God. Speaking with his trademark blend of humour, honesty, and heart, Andy invites us to rediscover what it really means to live as people of hope in a world that often feels hopeless.

Romans 8 reminds us that creation itself is “groaning” — longing for renewal, restoration, and redemption. We feel that same tension in our lives: the ache of waiting, the weight of uncertainty, and the deep longing for things to be made right. Yet in the middle of that struggle, Paul points us to a hope that holds. It’s not a vague optimism that things might get better someday. It’s the confident expectation that God is working all things together for good — even when we can’t yet see how.

Andy helps us see that hope is not passive; it’s a defiant act of trust. It’s choosing to believe that the story isn’t over, even when the plot takes a painful turn. Through vivid illustrations and heartfelt encouragement, he reminds us that the Holy Spirit is present in our weakness, interceding for us when words run out and faith feels thin.

This sermon is an invitation to lift our eyes beyond the temporary, to fix our hearts on the eternal, and to live with courage, confidence, and compassion in the waiting. Hope isn’t just something we hold — it’s something that holds us.

2 Samuel 9:1-13 - Identity: Who do you think you are?

Preacher: Andrew Whitman

Sunday Morning

Date: 21st October 2025

Passage: 2 Samuel 9:1-13

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In this week’s powerful sermon, Who Do You Think You Are?, Andrew Whitman explores one of the most moving and often overlooked stories in the Bible — the story of Mephibosheth from 2 Samuel 9. Through Mephibosheth’s journey from shame to restoration, Andrew challenges us to reflect on how we see ourselves and where we find our identity.

Too often, we allow our past mistakes, failures, or brokenness to define who we are. Like Mephibosheth, many of us live with a sense of spiritual exile — feeling forgotten, unworthy, or unloved. But God’s message to us is one of grace, redemption, and new identity. When King David sought out Mephibosheth, he restored his place at the royal table, symbolising how God restores us through His mercy.

Andrew Whitman, a passionate and insightful Bible teacher, unpacks this story with warmth, humour, and biblical truth. He reminds us that our true identity is not determined by our circumstances or our past, but by God’s unchanging love and purpose. This sermon calls us to stop believing the lies of insecurity and start living as sons and daughters of the King.

If you’ve ever questioned your worth, struggled with shame, or wondered how God sees you, this message will speak directly to your heart. Discover how to walk in the freedom of your identity in Christ and embrace the life God has already prepared for you.

Join us as we learn how grace changes everything — especially who we think we are.