God’s binding purpose for marriage is the focal point of this sermon in which Pastor Babij explores Jesus’ teaching on marriage and divorce. Against a backdrop of Pharisaical provocation, Jesus’ response provides recourse to the Mosaic law. Pastor Babij draws applications from Deuteronomy and 1 Corinthians to encourage Christians to foster commitment as the fount… The post The Truth of Serious Discipleship (Part 3): Marriage & Divorce appeared first on Calvary Community Church.

In this lesson, David Capoccia introduces the Book of Psalms and surveys its background information, interpretive considerations, and types. David Capoccia breaks the Psalms down into six types. Thanksgiving (e.g Ps. 150) Wisdom (e.g. Ps. 1) Royal (e.g. Ps. 110) Lamentation (e.g. Ps. 43) Penitential (e.g. Ps. 38) Imprecatory (e.g. Ps. 58) The post Praises to God appeared first on Calvary Community Church.

In this sermon, Pastor Babij examines Jesus’ call to strive against sin, particularly separating one’s life from temptations to sin and being careful not to cause others to sin. Finally, Pastor Babij looks at the crucial role of purity in the believer’s life in the church and in the world. The post The Truths of Serious Discipleship (Part 2) appeared first on Calvary Community Church.

Answers Bible Curriculum Year 2, Quarter 2, Lesson 3 In this lesson, David Capoccia teaches on the account of King David’s sin with Bathsheba, the king’s repentance after being confronted by Nathan, and the greater aftermath of the king’s sin. We learn from this passage that God wants Christians to take the danger of sin seriously and to… The post David Disobeys God appeared first on Calvary Community Church.

In this sermon, Pastor Babij examines Jesus’ teaching on discipleship as Jesus starts journeying toward Jerusalem. Pastor Babij explains the first three of five truths on serious discipleship: listening to Jesus and understanding God’s will is paramount, self-sacrificing service to others is the greatest pursuit in this world, and discernment and restraint are necessary in… The post The Truths of Serious Discipleship (Part 1) appeared first on Calvary Community Church.

Answers Bible Curriculum Year 2 Quarter 2 Lesson 2 In this lesson, David Capoccia examines the Davidic Covenant as proclaimed by God to King David in 2 Samuel. David Capoccia examines the circumstances around this promise, the promise itself, the connection of this promise to Jesus, and the instructive reaction of King David to this promise. The post God’s Promise to David appeared first on Calvary Community Church.

Answers Bible Curriculum Year 2, Quarter 2, Lesson 1 In this lesson, David Capoccia contrasts the faithful and courageous response of David with the fearful and distrustful response of the Israelite army when facing Goliath’s brazen challenge. David Capoccia shows from the Scriptures that God promised to grant the Israelites victory by His own strength… The post David and Goliath appeared first on Calvary Community Church.

Pastor Babij asks the crucial question of this passage, “Why do the disciples fail to cast out a demon from an epileptic boy?”  In Jesus’ subsequent healing of the boy, Jesus teaches the disciples about the power of prayer in building and sustaining faith against the prevalence of unbelief. The post Weak Faith – Able Savior appeared first on Calvary Community Church.

In this sermon, Pastor Babij examines Jesus’ instruction to Peter, James, and John after they witnessed Jesus’ transfiguration. Pastor Babij explains that the disciples still did not understand the Messiah’s need to die or that the path of Jesus and of all those who follow Him is one of suffering leading to triumph, vindication, and glory. The post Suffering Leads to Glory appeared first on Calvary Community Church.

Answers Bible Curriculum Year 2 Quarter 1 Lesson 13 In this lesson, David Capoccia takes time to review the foundational truths discussed in the beginning of the course: Why is the Bible our only authority? What makes the Bible worthy of our trust? How should we study the Bible? What is the gospel? And how should… The post Year 2 Quarter 1 Review appeared first on Calvary Community Church.