River City Calvary Chapel with Pastor Mike Butera

Psalm 16 message amid trials: Pastor Mike shares refuge in God during wife's illness. Hedge of protection, sovereign portion, joy in sorrow—eternal hope in Christ!

Jesus reveals Father's heart—joy over repentant sinners! Heaven celebrates returns. Come home; God runs to embrace & restore you!

Revelation 2:12-17: Jesus' letter to compromising Pergamum church. Hold fast amid persecution but repent from idolatry & immorality. Overcome for hidden manna & white stone!

Dive into this powerful verse-by-verse teaching from Acts 11, where Pastor Mike unpacks one of the most revolutionary moments in church history: God opening salvation to the Gentiles without requiring them to become Jews first!

The REAL story of Thanksgiving: Pilgrims, persecution, the Mayflower, Squanto, and a 3-day feast to thank God! Plus Psalm 103’s 5 reasons every Christian should live thankful—no matter what.

From Ziklag to TOTAL RESTORATION! David hit rock bottom—lost everything—but “strengthened himself in the LORD” and recovered it ALL. Full sermon on YouTube.

Jesus writes to the suffering church in Smyrna (Rev 2:8–11): “I know your tribulation, poverty, and slander—but you are rich.” Facing prison and death, they’re urged to “be faithful until death” for the crown of life. Like myrrh—fragrant only when crushed—their trials release eternal glory. Christ, the First and Last who died and rose, promises no second death for overcomers.

Jesus delays, Lazarus dies, but rises—proving He's the resurrection! Trust God's timing amid sorrow. John 11 unpacked.

Ephesus: Great deeds, but left first love. Remember, repent, return—or lampstand gone! Tree of life awaits overcomers. Watch full sermon on YouTube!

Dorcas sewed love into every stitch—died, then Peter said “Tabitha, get up!” She lived, Joppa believed (Acts 9:36–43). Ordinary hands, extraordinary gospel. Watch the full sermon on YouTube!