In preparation for Calvary Prineville's week of fasting beginning Jan. 23, Rory presents a teaching on the many instances of fasting in the Old Testament. In its essence, fasting is like a token or symbol of our gratitude to God and is reflective of our earnestness. It is a time where we deny the physical to focus on the spiritual.

Paul continues in his third missionary journey and ministers to the saints in Troas. The gathering was on the first day of the week, which gives us the model (prescription) of meeting on Sunday, listening to sermon, breaking bread together and observing the sacraments.

Paul continues in his third missionary journey and ministers to the saints in Troas. The gathering was on the first day of the week, which gives us the model (prescription) of meeting on Sunday, listening to sermon, breaking bread together and observing the sacraments.

On the heel of the miracles, exorcism and revival in Ephesus was an attempt by Satan to cause confusion and conflict, as he always does whenever God is moving. As people repented, confessed their sin, turned from sin and took drastic, costly steps to destroy all their connections to their past lives, the Word of the Lord grew and prevailed. However, this caused economic harm to some, especially those who made idols to the goddess Diana, and pandemonium broke out throughout Ephesus, particularly in the area of the theater. Paul considered this a ministry opportunity but was prevented from entering the melee by his friends. Finally a city official stood up and quelled the disturbance, concerned that the Romans would get involved. Luke recorded this to show that worldly powers have no power against God’s people. Ephesus is gone but the Gospel of Grace remains.

The podcast of Calvary Prineville contains the latest sermons from Pastor Rory Rodgers, and occasionally live recordings of the latest worship service.

The podcast of Calvary Prineville contains the latest sermons from Pastor Rory Rodgers, and occasionally live recordings of the latest worship service.

A special Christmas message, concentrating on some of the many prophesies of Jesus in the Old Testament and their fulfilment in the New.

A special Christmas message, concentrating on some of the many prophesies of Jesus in the Old Testament and their fulfilment in the New.

As Paul preached and taught in Ephesus for a couple of years, many people believed, and extraordinary miracles began to happen - such as people being healed by Paul's handkerchief. Some itinerant Jews, posing as exorcists, began to invoke the name of Jesus. Paul confronted the demon in one man who caused the man to attack the seven sons of Sceva, who left bleeding and naked. The populace decided that now was the time to turn from their evil ways and those who had practiced sorcery burned all their scrolls.

As Paul preached and taught in Ephesus for a couple of years, many people believed, and extraordinary miracles began to happen - such as people being healed by Paul's handkerchief. Some itinerant Jews, posing as exorcists, began to invoke the name of Jesus. Paul confronted the demon in one man who caused the man to attack the seven sons of Sceva, who left bleeding and naked. The populace decided that now was the time to turn from their evil ways and those who had practiced sorcery burned all their scrolls.