Sermon Video, Calvary Community Church, Williams Bay, WI

Archeologists investigate the remains of great cities of the past. A family heritage ends without children. A business dies without customers. Could a global "spiritual movement" like Christianity die? How?

Seven billion people all scurrying about every day pursuing their personal agendas. Business, education, health care, entertainment, politics, religion, civil order...as God watches our busy world, what role does He see His “Ekklesia” has in our complex, turbulent world? When God looks at Calvary Community Church, what’s important to HIM?

Every organization has a purpose (mission) and a plan to accomplish that purpose. Like the beacon of a lighthouse, warning ships in dangerous waters, every good organization has “guiding principles.” Jesus Christ established His “Ekklesia...Church” and He is guiding us to accomplish His mission for Calvary in our turbulent world.

Every “Ekklesia” in the world is UNIQUE! Why does Calvary exist? Who has God developed us to BE after 91 years, and what is God’s purpose for us, for His glory?

98, 99, 100...and the “100 days of Summer 2012” draw to a close this Labor Day weekend. Has it been a memorable season for you? What were “high water marks” in your life journey this summer? What lasting spiritual change did God accomplish in you during Summer 2012? How have you embraced your true significance as a person living in genuine relationship with Jesus Christ?

Our world is home to several thousand distinctive “people groups!” Language, cultural values, and lifestyle are some of the practical realities that distinguish them from each other. What are the distinguishing features of God’s people...the “chosen people, royal priesthood, holy nation?” What should be their influence in our world as summer 2012 draws to a close? Are you “Embracing your True Significance” as part of this privileged, distinguished, God blessed group of human beings?

Daily we face life “defining moment” decisions. Sometimes they don’t seem too monumental at the time. Personalize it: ”Whatever I 'embrace' as my 'significance' in that decisive moment will shape my reputation and build my legacy!” Are there some memorable, guiding principles that can help me choose wisely?

Olympians head home finding their significance defined by their success or failure in a few moments of athletic performance. Journalists head home finding their significance defined by their pictures and reports. Coaches leave the Olympics finding their significance in the performance of the athletes they've trained. And what about us? With 23 days remaining in summer 2012, what are you embracing as your significance in life?

Olympians are passionately pursuing medals as they refuse to be restrained by anything that would limit them from success. For the rest of their lives, their accomplishments this week will define them, win or lose. What “hinders” you from living your God-given life to the fullest? Prejudice, pride, fear, the expectations of others, the painful experiences of your past...what would it take for you to break free to “no limits living” in the power of the risen Jesus Christ?

“You are a king, then!” said Pilate. He was surprised and amazed. Jesus is the King of all and as such all is subjected to His rule. We cannot experience true significance until we subject ourselves to His reign over our lives. What can we learn from looking at how our King was treated when He came to earth to reveal His love to us and His response to that treatment?