Pastor Mark Balmer, Melbourne, Lessons for Living, Calvary Chapel

Even though God has bailed us out so many times, it is still easy for us to act as if we know better than Him. Today Pastor Mark will speak on the faithfulness of God, and challenge listeners to trust in Him, regardless of the stakes. Our Lord wants the best for us. Despite how situations look sometimes, He will always have your back. Are you struggling to place your faith in Him today? Has the deceitfulness of Satan and this world changed your view of God? Remember to always reference the Holy Bible for truth in everything.

Pastor Mark Balmer, Melbourne, Lessons for Living, Calvary Chapel

Do you believe that God is just, generous, and faithful in all that He does? Scripture states that the Lord is right in all that He does. Today Pastor Mark will study the Parable of the workers in the vineyard to compare how we often can judge God. We get ourselves into a very dangerous place as Christians when we start to tell God what is right and wrong. We must be careful to always trust that His ways are higher than our ways, and His thoughts are higher than our thoughts. Believe today that God has your best interest at heart!

Pastor Mark Balmer, Melbourne, Lessons for Living, Calvary Chapel

Is it worth it? Is enjoying the luxuries and pleasures of this world worth sacrificing eternal life? Not that everything in this world is bad, but Scripture states that godliness with contentment is great gain. Today Pastor Mark will encourage listeners that they can find joy and satisfaction, even on earth, through Christ. Don’t be deceived that Jesus wants you to live in misery until Heaven. He will continually bless those who choose to forsake this world and follow Him! Can you testify to the rewards He provides on earth, as in Heaven?

Pastor Mark Balmer, Melbourne, Lessons for Living, Calvary Chapel

It will be very difficult for a rich man to enter the kingdom of Heaven. These words from Jesus Himself directly contradict what the world tells us. Today Pastor Mark warns listeners against overvaluing material possessions in their life. Having earthly wealth can be dangerous because of the false sense of security and power it gives us. One that is completely devoted to Christ does not rely on worldly status to get them what they want. Do you have the proper view of money in your life today, or has it become a Spiritual distraction?

Pastor Mark Balmer, Melbourne, Lessons for Living, Calvary Chapel

What is sitting on the throne of your life? Is it fame, fortune, or anything other than Jesus? Today Pastor Mark will look at the story of the rich young ruler. His problem was not that he had wealth, it is that his wealth had him. Jesus also sets an example for us in this story as he refrains from shedding condemnation on this man. We must be able to share the truth of the Gospel with people, without a spirit of condemnation. Is the Lord at the center of all you do today? Do you willingly allow Him free reign over every area of your life?