Calvary Chapel Tri Valley

We are surrounded by counterfeits. There is an element of truth in a counterfeit, but it is not authentic. Matthew labors hard in his writings so that anyone who reads his account, it will prove undeniably that Jesus is the promised Messiah. 3 points to focus on are faith, forgiveness and fellowship. 

5 points to focus on from Jesus are: 

That you may know.

The Son of man is the Lord of the Sabbath.

He has authority and power on earth to forgive sin.

No ceremony, no show, Jesus only says rise and walk.

Jesus heals in front of everyone publicly.

Jesus authenticates his authority by not only forgiving sin but also healing. Disease and sin were inseparable to the Scribes of the day. That is why the Scribes said within themselves that this was blasphemy, but Jesus read their thoughts. Religion loves to create obstacles to the truth. Jesus is the visible image of the invisible God.

What is a disciple? It is defined as a devoted disciplined learner. How Jesus reveals God’s heart is that on His heart is the desire to make disciples. 269 times the word disciple is used in the Bible. The word Christian is used only 3 times. The New Testament is written by disciples for disciples. 

Key points in this Study:

It is knowing Jesus and knowing who He is.

We need to prioritize Him first, not our will be done but His.

We have God’s word. It is the anchor to our soul as we build on this rock.

Who do we cry out to in a storm? What wakes Him up is the cry of His disciples.

We will suffer rejection. Live in hopeful anticipation that one life you touch will be changed.

Here Jesus makes clear the cost of discipleship. This is a ‘me first’ culture we live in. As disciples we need to remember that this earth is not our home, we are citizens of Heaven. This is the heart of a disciple. This is our abundant life.

Accept today God’s free gift of salvation. Call upon the name of the Lord and be saved. Seek Him while He can still be found. His evidence is all around us. How is your heart? If you have questions, need someone to talk to or would just like to say hi, contact us.

This message can also be heard on the Church webste at ctv.churcht and viewed on YouTube.

Tune in weekdays at 11:00 am and 11:30 pm to KEPT 96.9 FM for Hydrate Radio. A half hour ministry outreach collection of teachings from previously recorded studies.

Thank you for visiting ctv.church

May God increase your faith and may the peace that surpasses all understanding overwhelm your soul. 

God bless your journey.

Miracle 1: The Leper

Miracle 2: The Centurion’s Servant

Miracle 3: The Mother In-Law of Peter

Miracle 4: The casting out of demons and healing the sick

The Sermon on the Mount ends, Jesus comes down from the mountain and great multitudes followed Him. Then behold, a leper comes to Jesus, and asks “are you willing to heal me?” We ask this same question today. “Jesus, are you willing to make beauty from ashes in my life, are You willing to heal, me?” 

Anyone whosoever will fall at the feet of Jesus, He will heal them. This is the heart of God. Faith makes Jesus marvel. “As you have believed, so let it be done for you.”

4 practical take away examples that show God’s heart are:

There are no untouchables to God

There are no political lines to Jesus

God has a heart for both men and women

There are no little things to God

Life changing inspirational truths are referenced and located in this week’s Study Guide.

Accept today God’s free gift of salvation. Call upon the name of the Lord and be saved. Seek Him while He can still be found. His evidence is all around us. How is your heart? If you have questions, need someone to talk to or would just like to say hi, contact us.

This message can also be heard on the Church website at ctv.church and viewed on YouTube.

Tune in weekdays at 11:00 am and 11:30 pm to KEPT 96.9 FM for Hydrate Radio. A half hour ministry outreach collection of teachings from previously recorded studies.

Thank you for visiting ctv.church

May God increase your faith and may the peace that surpasses all understanding overwhelm your soul. 

God bless your journey.

One word is focused on in this study, the word '“beware.”

3 Warnings:

Beware of who we follow

Beware of who we imitate

Beware of who we build our lives upon

11 time in 11 verses in the New Testament we are given the warning to “watch out for false prophets.” There is no other gospel. Notice in these warnings that “they” come to us we do not go to them. It is our responsibility to be Bereans, checking that the word preached is accurate. This means that we need to know our Bibles. Having His word written on our hearts. This is our compass. Do not build foolishly.

Be wise. Be watchful. You will know them by their fruits.

Life changing inspirational truths are referenced and located in this week’s Study Guide.

Accept today God’s free gift of salvation. Call upon the name of the Lord and be saved. Seek Him while He can still be found. His evidence is all around us. How is your heart? If you have questions, need someone to talk to or would just like to say hi, contact us.

This message can also be heard on the Church website and viewed on YouTube.

Tune in weekdays at 11:00 am and 11:30 pm to KEPT 96.9 FM for Hydrate Radio. A half hour ministry outreach collection of teachings from previously recorded studies.

Thank you for visiting ctv.church

May God increase your faith and may the peace that surpasses all understanding overwhelm your soul. 

God bless your journey.

We are spending some time talking about ministry. What it means to serve. How we as Christians are all called to serve. What does that look like? How do we get started on this journey. Tune in and listen to the discussion.

What is the real personal danger of hypocrisy? It deceives us to believe that we are less in need of God’s grace than somebody else. We are blind to our own faults.

3 key points in this Study are: honesty, heart and humility.

God’s reveal to us should be that:

He is not indifferent to us

He desires to give good gifts to His children

He wants us to be honest with ourselves

God’s word is a mirror for us to examine ourselves which then allows the Holy Spirit to convict us and bring about change. God first loved us and then we responded.

Life changing inspirational truths are referenced and located in this week’s Study Guide.

Accept today God’s free gift of salvation. Call upon the name of the Lord and be saved. Seek Him while He can still be found. His evidence is all around us. How is your heart? If you have questions, need someone to talk to or would just like to say hi, contact us.

This message can also be heard on the Church website at ctv.church and viewed on YouTube.

Tune in weekdays at 11:00 am and 11:30 pm to KEPT 96.9 FM for Hydrate Radio. A half hour ministry outreach collection of teachings from previously recorded studies.

Thank you for visiting ccsrv.org

May God increase your faith and may the peace that surpasses all understanding overwhelm your soul. 

God bless your journey.

Happy New Year! A fresh start, a new beginning, a fresh focus.

3 areas to focus on are:

What we see: it fuels who we are

What we serve: if shows us what we value the most

What we say: we eventually will believe ( ll Timothy 1:7 )

Romans 12 tells us do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind, that you may prove what is that good and acceptable and perfect will of God.

This year may a fresh falling of God’s Holy Spirit fill us all. There is only one Lord, and His name is Jesus. Choose today.

Life changing inspirational truths are referenced and located in this week’s Study Guide.

Accept today God’s free gift of salvation. Call upon the name of the Lord and be saved. Seek Him while He can still be found. His evidence is all around us. How is your heart? If you have questions, need someone to talk to or would just like to say hi, contact us.

This message can also be heard on the Church website ctv.church and viewed on YouTube.

Tune in weekdays at 11:00 am and 11:30 pm to KEPT 96.9 FM for Hydrate Radio. A half hour ministry outreach collection of teachings from previously recorded studies.

Thank you for visiting ccsrv.org

May God increase your faith and may the peace that surpasses all understanding overwhelm your soul. 

God bless your journey.

What is the Christ centered mindset we are called to have? Temporary treasures on earth, or permanent treasures in Heaven? Is it our desire for our deeds to be seen by man, or for our deeds to be done in secret for the Father? Jesus instructs us to not let your left hand know what your right hand is doing. 

3 key points to focus on are:

Giving

Praying

Fasting

Jesus also teaches us how to pray and says; “in this manner, therefore pray.” In the Lord’s Prayer, the word Father is the Christian name for God. 

Life changing inspirational truths are referenced and located in this week’s Study Guide.

Accept today God’s free gift of salvation. Call upon the name of the Lord and be saved. Seek Him while He can still be found. His evidence is all around us. How is your heart? If you have questions, need someone to talk to or would just like to say hi, contact us.

This message can also be heard on the Church website at ccsrv.org and viewed on YouTube.

Tune in weekdays at 11:00 am and 11:30 pm to KEPT 96.9 FM for Hydrate Radio. A half hour ministry outreach collection of teachings from previously recorded studies.

Thank you for visiting ccsrv.orgMay God increase your faith and may the peace that surpasses all understanding overwhelm your soul. 

God bless your journey.

Merry Christmas! Can you believe it’s Christmas time again so soon? The Gospel of Luke Chapter 2 continues with the introduction of Simeon, a just and devout man and Anna, a prophetess. Two people who have been waiting their entire lives to see God’s prophecy fulfilled with His Son being born to take away the sins of the world. Jesus, meaning, Yahweh is salvation. The end of the book of Malachi begins 400 years of silence from God until the birth of Jesus. We are to be like Simeon and Anna, patiently, faithfully waiting. Perhaps we have been born to see with our own eyes the second coming of the Lord Jesus Christ. Our perspective should be like Simeon and Anna that Christmas, the celebrated birth of our Lord and Savior, is finally here! Life changing inspirational truths are referenced and located in this week’s Study Guide.Accept today God’s free gift of salvation. Call upon the name of the Lord and be saved. Seek Him while He can still be found. His evidence is all around us. How is your heart? If you have questions, need someone to talk to or would just like to say hi, contact us.This message can also be heard on the Church website at ccsrv.org and viewed on YouTube.Tune in weekdays at 11:00 am and 11:30 pm to KEPT 96.9 FM for Hydrate Radio. A half hour ministry outreach collection of teachings from previously recorded studies.Thank you for visiting ccsrv.orgMay God increase your faith and may the peace that surpasses all understanding overwhelm your soul. God bless your journey.

We are spending some time talking about ministry. What is means to serve. How we as Christians are all called to serve. What does that look like? How do we get started on this journey. Tune in and listen to the discussion.