Good Friday service.

This week, we walk with Jesus through His trials. Though accused and condemned, He boldly declares His identity as the promised King. In the face of injustice, Jesus stands firm in truth, inviting us to believe in who He truly is—the sovereign and sacrificial King.

In the Garden of Gethsemane, we see Jesus as both the prayerful and resolved King. As He prays, we see His deep sorrow and unwavering submission to the Father’s will. In His arrest, Jesus remains fully in control, resolute in His mission to drink the cup of suffering for our sake. 

As Jesus gathered with His disciples for the Last Supper, He didn’t just give them words—He gave them an example. The King of the universe knelt to wash the feet of His followers, demonstrating true greatness through humility and service. In this message, we behold the Servant King and consider how His example shapes the way we love, lead, and live as His disciples.

After entering Jerusalem triumphantly and cleansing the temple, Jesus faces relentless opposition from religious leaders who aim to trap and discredit Him. Yet, in every challenge, Jesus demonstrates His divine authority and wisdom, fully aware that each interaction brings Him closer to the cross.

On Sunday, Jesus entered Jerusalem as King. On Monday, He enters the temple and displays both His zeal for true worship and His authority as King. He clears out corruption, makes space for the outcasts, and reveals His power. This passage challenges us to right worship, radical love, and full surrender to Him as our King.

Today, we continue in our new sermon series, Behold the King, walking through the most pivotal week of Jesus' life—from His triumphal entry to His death and resurrection. As Jesus entered Jerusalem, He publicly declared Himself as the true King—but not the kind of king people expected. The crowds praised Him, the religious leaders opposed Him, and the disciples struggled to understand but still followed. How will we choose to respond?

Today, we begin our new sermon series, Behold the King, where we’ll walk through the most pivotal week of Jesus' life—from His triumphal entry to His death and resurrection. This series aligns with Lent, a season of preparation and repentance leading to Good Friday and Easter. We invite you to engage with the messages and resources provided to help you more fully behold King Jesus this season.

Calvary Church values Going into God’s World. Today, we study from Scripture why we value this, how we demonstrate this value, and how each one of us can continue to align our lives with that value.

Our God-given desires—whether for food, pleasure, success, or love—can either serve us or enslave us. Like Esau, we risk sacrificing what matters most for momentary satisfaction if we let our desires take control. True contentment comes when we reframe our desires in light of eternity and pursue what matters most.