Kingdom and Coffee

In this episode of Kingdom and Coffee entitled "Love That Moves," Pastor Calvary Callender explores the core of discipleship: being formed into the image of Christ for the sake of others. Moving beyond a "Sunday-only" faith, this message challenges us to consider how true spiritual formation must result in outward movement toward those who are marginalized or overlooked.

Drawing from the story of Jesus and the man with leprosy in Mark 1:40-45, Pastor Callender highlights the visceral, "gut-level" compassion (splagchnizomai) that drove Jesus to do the unthinkable: reach out and touch an "untouchable". We explore how the true miracle began not with physical healing, but with a touch that restored dignity and broke a lifetime of isolation.

If you’ve found yourself "loving from a distance," this episode is a call to close the gap. Join us as we reflect on who God is calling you to move toward today to repair broken dignity and reflect the heart of Jesus.

The tomb is empty, and that changes everything. In this Easter Sunday message from Lantana Church, Pastor Calvary Callender explores what follows the resurrection: the transition from the empty grave to the "sent life."While the disciples were hiding in a locked room paralyzed by fear, Jesus didn't wait for them to find their courage; He walked right into their grief and questions, offering grace before mission and a simple, powerful gift of peace. This message shifts the focus from the theological basics of the cross...reconciliation, justification, and redemption...to the immediate commission that followed: "As the Father has sent me, I am sending you."

What happens when the King you expect isn’t the King who arrives? On Palm Sunday, the crowds in Jerusalem shouted "Hosanna"—save us now—longing for a political liberator to return their kingdom to glory. But as Pastor Calvary Callender explores in this message, Jesus was preparing for a far deeper kind of salvation.,,Drawing from John 13, we dive into the profound Greek phrase eis telos, meaning "to the end," "to completion," or "to the uttermost." While the world looked for a ruler on a warhorse to seize power, they received a servant on His knees who laid power down to wash the feet of those who would soon betray Him. This episode invites you to walk through the most consequential seven days in human history and encounter a love that knows the full cost of the cross and chooses to go all the way anyway.

Are you weary, burdened, or exhausted from trying to "measure up"? In this episode, based on the sermon "The End of Striving," we explore Jesus’ iconic invitation in Matthew 11:28-30 to all who are tired of performing. Pastor Calvary Callender unpacks the radical difference between a life of striving and a life of walking with Jesus. While the religious "yoke" of the day was a crushing burden of rules and traditions, Jesus offers a yoke that is easy and light because it is rooted in relationship, not performance.

Join us as we learn to stop trying harder and start coming closer to the one who is gentle and humble in heart. It’s time to find the end of your striving and the beginning of His rest.

This Sunday's message brings a teaching by Pastor Angel centered on Ephesians 5:8-17, emphasizing a fundamental shift from "living like" children of light to "living as" them. The core message argues that being light is a transformed identity granted through Christ rather than a performance achieved through human effort. By abiding in the Lord—much like a branch remains connected to a vine—believers naturally produce fruit such as goodness, righteousness, and truth. This spiritual connection is maintained through intentional rest and prayer, which prevents the exhaustion that comes from mere imitation. Practically, this perspective empowers individuals to recognize that they carry light into every environment, exposing darkness and creating opportunities for further transformation. Ultimately, this serves as a call to surrender to God’s presence, allowing His light to multiply through a life rooted in divine connection.

In this episode, Pastor Calvary Callender shares a moving message from Lantana Community Church titled "Standing in Grace," centered on the transformative power of God’s unconditional love. Drawing from Romans 5:1-5, this discussion explores the deep theological truth of being justified by faith and what it means to "stand" in a place of God's favor. Not because of our own efforts or rituals, but simply because He initiated the relationship. You will discover how a change in perspective can help you find peace and develop a hope that endures even through life's greatest challenges. Pastor Calvary breaks down the scriptural "chain of events" where suffering produces perseverance, perseverance produces character, and character produces a hope that never disappoints.

In this episode, we’re unpacking a powerful Mission Sunday guest talk from Pastor Alshandra (Ali) Visagie of Cactus Nazarene Ministry Center. Join us as we discuss All’s journey from the high-paced corporate world of Johannesburg, South Africa, to the mission fields of Cactus, Texas—a community she describes as a "third-world country in the middle of the United States". We explore what it means to live as "citizens of heaven" rather than just citizens of a country, and how that identity shapes the way we treat the foreigners and refugees in our own neighborhoods

Whether you’re listening during your morning commute or with your afternoon latte, we hope this conversation inspires you to find common ground with everyone you meet and to see your workplace or neighborhood as a place where the Kingdom of God has arrived.

Ready to partner with what God is doing? We’ll also touch on the Faith Promise initiative and how you can invest in heavenly things through prayer, giving, and showing up. Grab your mug, and let's get into it!

PS. If interested in supporting missions through Faith Promise, donations can be made at www.lantanagive.church.

Grab a coffee and pull up a chair for this episode of Kingdom and Coffee, where we look back at this week’s message, "A Journey With a Horizon" which is the conclusion of the "Formed to be Sent" series.

In this episode, we tackle the big question: How do we actually sustain the rhythm of discipleship without running on empty?. As we transition into the season of Lent, we take a deep dive into John 15 and Jesus' imagery of the Vine and the Branches. We discuss the liberating truth that spiritual fruit grows from connection, not effort, and why striving to "produce" for God often leads to burnout.

We also explore why Lent is a gift rather than a religious obligation... a 40-day season designed for "subtracting the noise" and creating intentional space to abide in Christ.

Whether you’re feeling energized for the journey or a little exhausted by the climb, join us for an insightful conversation on why we must go deeper before we can go further

This sermon overview explores the concept of discipleship as a practical lifestyle rather than a theoretical or academic pursuit. It emphasizes that spiritual growth is intended for the benefit of others and should be integrated into the mundane aspects of daily life, such as shared meals and workplace interactions. By analyzing the biblical mission of the seventy-two followers, Pastor Cal argues that believers are called to be faithful witnesses in their current environments rather than seeking extraordinary or distant platforms. The message highlights that small, consistent acts of obedience are the primary way Christlike formation takes shape in a person's character. Ultimately, the sermon concludes that outward ministry must be fueled by a deep, inward connection to God to avoid burnout. This framework presents discipleship as the reorientation of one’s ordinary existence toward the service of the Kingdom of God.

In this message, Pastor Cal explores how discipleship is far more than simple information transfer; it is a spiritual transformation into the image of Christ intended for the sake of others. By examining 2 Timothy 2:2, he breaks down a multi-generational model of "entrusting" the truth of the Gospel to reliable people. This teaching highlights the Greek concept of parathou, explaining that we are stewards, not owners, of the truth we share with those around us. Pastor Cal reframes biblical multiplication as a relational endeavor rather than a numbers-driven program, describing discipleship as a "path" we walk together rather than a "classroom" where we dispense knowledge. Listeners are encouraged to embrace the Acts 14 rhythm of making, strengthening, and encouraging disciples, remembering that God only requires our availability, not our perfection, to grow His kingdom