Calvary Church Bentonville

Still About the Lost

This powerful message reminds us that the heart of the Gospel—and the heart of Jesus—is always about the lost. Through stirring worship and heartfelt preaching, we’re reminded that no one is too far gone to be found by God’s love. Whether it’s the one sheep, one coin, or one son, heaven rejoices when the lost return. This season, let’s not forget the reason Jesus came: to seek and to save.

Matthew’s Gospel reveals Jesus as a different kind of King—one who comes not to build an earthly empire, but to establish a Kingdom that transforms hearts. Through the responses of Herod, the religious leaders, and the wise men, this message invites us to examine how we respond when the King draws near. Will we resist, ignore, or surrender in worship? This sermon calls us to move beyond knowing about Jesus and fully bow our lives before Him as both Savior and King.

Every name Isaiah wrote--Wonderful, Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace--meets a different need. But every one of those names points to the same Jesus who is present today.

This message explores the breathtaking love of God—a love so vast that even Paul admitted it “passes knowledge,” yet still invites us to taste and see for ourselves. Holding together God’s righteous authority and His tender care, the sermon reveals how the One who has every right to judge instead chooses to love. Through Scripture, story, and invitation, we are reminded that God meets us in our brokenness and offers a love powerful enough to transform any life. This is an invitation not just to hear about God’s love, but to open your heart and experience it.

This message invites us to explore the courageous faith of Hananiah, Mishael, and Azariah—three young men who stood firm when everyone else bowed. Their story reminds us that God’s presence is not proven by the fires we avoid, but by the God who stands with us in the flames. Whether He delivers in the way we hope or leads us through the heat, He is still worthy of our trust and worship. This sermon calls us to a resilient, “even if He doesn’t” kind of faith that refuses to bow to pressure and finds strength in the Fourth Man in the fire.

If you receive God's Word, Say Amen.

From Genesis to Revelation, the Bible declares one eternal truth: there is only one God, and His name is Jesus.

There are moments in life when even the strongest among us whisper, “Lord, it’s enough.” Like Elijah under the juniper tree, we can find ourselves weary, discouraged, and running on empty — not because we’ve lost faith, but because we’ve lost strength. Yet the beauty of Elijah’s story is that God met him in that place of exhaustion, not with judgment, but with rest, restoration, and renewed purpose. This message reminds us that the juniper tree is not the end, but a place where God revives the weary and gently leads us back into hope, calling, and fresh strength for the journey ahead.

Rev. Scott Shelton delivers a stirring message contrasting two types of spiritual homes - one that merely stores God’s presence and one that makes room for it to thrive. Drawing from the story of the Ark, he challenges us to move beyond complacency and embrace a life that invites transformation through intimacy with God. This message is a call to choose the house where blessings flow, hearts are stirred, and lives are changed.