Forest Ridge Calvary Chapel

A Easter message for 2026.

A Palm Sunday Message - Pastor Dan looks at Psalm 118 and how the triumph entry of Jesus brings us hope today.

DIFFICULT IS THE WAY

Matthew 7:1-14

THE SECRET PLACE - Matthew 6:1-18

I. Keep Your Charity Secret; vs.1-4

II. Find a Secret Place to Pray; vs.5-15

III. Keep Your Fasting Secret; vs.16-18

Jesus warns his disciples not to behave like hypocrites who put on a show when it comes to spiritual practices. We are to meet God in the secret place.

THINGS WORTH KEEPING - Matthew 5:31-48

I. Keep Your Marriage; vs.31-32

II. Keep Your Word; vs.33-37

III. Keep Your Cool; vs.38-42

IV. Keep the Great Commandment; vs.43-48

Jesus speaks on the problem of divorce, the importance of integrity, the pursuit of peace and the high calling to love.

Yahweh, He is LORD! =

Jeremiah 10:1-16

I. Idols Can Do Nothing; vs.1-5

II. Idols are Worthless; vs 6-9

III. Idols Can't Compete with Yahweh; vs 10-13

IV. Idols will Perish; vs 14-16

THE FLAVOR OF JESUS - Matthew 5:1-16

I. The Happy Heart; vs.1-9

II. The True Test of The Heart; vs.10-12

III. The Heart That Shines; vs.13-16

The Beatitudes can be looked at as attitudes with benefits. Each beatitude holds a unique promise where goodness is surely rewarded.

THE MINISTRY OF JESUS (Matthew 4:12-25)

I. Jesus Begins to Preach; vs.12-17

II. Four Fishermen Follow Jesus; vs.18-22

III. Multitudes Follow Jesus; vs.23-25

The ministry of Jesus involved teaching, preaching, healing and inviting others to partner with him.

THE TEMPTER CAME TO HIM Matthew 4:1-11

I. Jesus is Led to The Wilderness; vs.1-2

II. Jesus is Tempted; vs.3-10

III. Jesus is Comforted; vs.11

The temptation of Christ proved Jesus to be without sin and affirmed that He was truly the Son of God.