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In today’s devotional, Gary Adyniec encourages us to rejoice always, no matter what we’re facing today.
In today’s devotional, Danny Saavedra shows us how the faithfulness of God and the coming kingdom of Christ comforts and encourages us when we experience persecution.
In today’s devotional, Danny Saavedra reminds us that God will provide believers with hope in times of persecution.
In today’s devotional, Lisa Supp encourages us to act on Micah’s example by acting justly, loving mercy, and walking humbly with God.
In week two of our study through the Book of Micah, we’ll explore God’s heart for justice, the consequences of injustice, and God’s plan of redemption for His people. Watch as Pastors Doug Rasku and Reuben Ramsaran discuss these key themes and invite us into the conversation! TALK IT OUT Below, you’ll find some…
In today’s devotional, Lisa Supp reminds us that wherever we are in our relationship with God, even in calamity He rejoices in doing good.
In today’s devotional, Gary Adyniec calls us to live with conviction in an age of compromise!
An Overview of Micah I don’t know about you, but I struggle to be close to God when I’m going through a hard time. That’s sort of funny, isn’t it? The periods of my life when I need to experience His presence, power, and peace the most, I’m the most resistant. There can…
In today’s devotional, Danny Saavedra reminds us that we’re all fellow citizens with God’s people, as well as members of His household, built on the foundation of the apostles and prophets.
In today’s devotional, Pastor Dan Hickling breaks down a consequence of sin that we need to see and how it can’t be reversed: destruction.
In today’s devotional, Pastor Dan Hickling shows us that ultimately God wants us to value people above possessions.
Kicking off a five-week study through the powerful Old Testament Book of Micah, this study guide explores God’s nature as just judge and merciful Savior. Discover how even in an increasing dark world, God’s mercy, grace, and goodness shine through and triumph over evil. An Overview of Micah TALK IT OUT Below,…
In today’s devotional, Shona Baselice encourages us to not grow angry or weary when it seems like there is no justice to be found upon the earth.
In today’s devotional, Danny Saavedra warns us against the consequences of our actions and how they can affect others.
In today’s devotional, Pastor Dan Hickling shows us that we have the ability to pursue a different path by recognizing the reality of sin’s consequences and repenting.
“The word of the Lord that came to Micah of Moresheth during the reigns of Jotham, Ahaz and Hezekiah, kings of Judah—the vision he saw concerning Samaria and Jerusalem. Hear, you peoples, all of you, listen, earth and all who live in it, that the Sovereign Lord may bear witness against you, the Lord from his holy temple.”—Micah 1:1–2 (NIV) As we get ready to start a…
In today’s devotional, Gary Adyniec reminds us that God will never force us to accept His love and love Him back, as that’s a personal choice we all have to make.
In today’s devotional, Danny Saavedra walks us through our responsibility to deliver the bad news of sin and death, but to also provide the great hope of the gospel!
In this study guide, we’ll discuss what it looks like to pursue the big dreams and vision God has given each of us by going after one life at a time! TALK IT OUT Below, you’ll find some key discussion points to reflect on and questions to discuss in your small group, with your…
In today’s devotional, Pastor Dan Hickling breaks down how community is the base that sustains the weight of the work God desires to do through us.
In today’s devotional, Samantha Rodriguez shows us that God equips us all with and for the same purpose: to grow together in unity as we serve one another, mature in our faith, and speak the truth in love.
In today’s devotional, Danny Saavedra breaks down how our lives can be the catalyst God uses to bring the light of Jesus into the lives of the people around us.
In today’s devotional, Danny Saavedra reminds us that we’re called to represent Jesus to all people with love, grace, peace, forgiveness, kindness, and truth as we walk in, live out, and share the glorious gospel, the good news of Jesus!
In today’s devotional, Gary Adyniec reminds us of the importance of being discipled and what that truly looks like.
In this study guide, we’ll discuss the vision God has given our church for our city and for the lives of the people we’ve been called to reach. We’ll examine what it means to live out the gospel and live on mission as we seek to reach our community and change our world. …
In today’s devotional, Pastor Dan Hickling shows us the culture God desires to define His people, His Church, the community of faith—and it’s the culture we can establish through one loving choice at a time!
In today’s devotional, Lisa Supp encourages us to strive to be more accountable with God and with one another by helping our brothers and sisters live a holy life, correcting with gentleness and love and provoking one another to righteousness.
In today’s devotional, Lisa Supp shows us how we can be more Christ like in our own community.
In today’s devotional, Danny Saavedra warns us not to leave our community to carry their burdens alone.
In today’s devotional, Danny Saavedra shows us that true community gives to all who have need; they are kind, generous, humble, and servant-hearted.
In this study guide, we dive into what life together in community looks like practically! Watch Pastor Doug Rasku and Kelly Henke discuss key themes and experiences around this topic. Then, check out our discussion prompts and questions to help you learn how to develop authentic relationships, grow in your faith, deal with conflict, and…
In today’s devotional, Denise Trio shows us the power of prayer when it’s done in community.
In today’s devotional, Danny Saavedra breaks down why we absolutely need discipleship to grow and mature as believers and how important it is we do the same for others.
In today’s devotional, Denise Trio reminds us that when we, in community, meet together, bring our God-given gifts, and set our attention on building up one another for one another, we can go farther than we ever imagined.
In today’s devotional, Danny Saavedra shows us what it really means to show up as a true friend in Christ.
In today’s devotional, Gary Adyniec breaks down the biblical body and the part we play in it.
I think we can all agree there is a gap between who we are today and who we want to become. For believers, our goal should be to grow closer to the Lord and become more like Jesus. Even the apostle Paul understood and sought after this with all his heart. That’s why in Philippians…
In this study guide, we’ll begin a two-week look at the power, purpose, and practice of living in authentic Christian community. Watch Pastor Doug Rasku and Kelly Henke discuss why it’s so important to do life with others and what it practically looks like for the believer in our world today. TALK IT OUT Below,…
In today’s devotional, Danny Saavedra shows us that we have to have community to “spur one another on toward love and good deeds, not giving up meeting together” (Hebrews 10:24–25 NIV), and to grow in our faith and intimacy with Christ individually and collectively.
In today’s devotional, Samantha Rodriguez breaks down how God designed for us to be in community rather than to be fully self-sufficient.
In today’s devotional, Lisa Supp reminds us that it’s only by God’s grace we survive and by extension we thrive.
In today’s devotional, Pastor Dan Hickling shows us that our need for community, as well as the provision of community, was by God’s deliberate design.
In today’s devotional, Pastor Dan Hickling reminds us that being in community isn’t just something God wants us to do, it’s rooted in the very nature of who God is.
In this study guide, we’ll conclude this in-depth look at Jesus’ life and work through the Gospel of Mark with a discussion of Mark 15:42-16:20. Learn why the resurrection of Jesus empowers us with confidence and hope for eternity and enables us to live with awe and joy here and now as we carry out…
In today’s devotional, Danny Saavedra talks about how God wants to use us “to bring salvation to the farthest corners of the earth.'”
In today’s devotional, Pastor Dan Hickling gives us a detailed definition of what “gospel” really means.
What is it? God is a God of justice; it’s a core aspect of His character. So, as people made in His image, we innately desire justice and can usually recognize when injustice has occurred. But here’s the thing: Because we live in a sinful world, our definition of justice is often significantly different from…
In today’s devotional, Lisa Supp reminds us of the call the Lord gave us to share our faith with the world.
In today’s devotional, Danny Saavedra shows us that God will equip you, and He will work in, through, and around you.
In today’s devotional, Pastor Dan Hickling reminds us that nothing God has told us is too good to be true.
In this study guide, we’ll continue working our way through the Gospel of Mark with a discussion of Mark 15:1–41 as Pastor Fidel Gomez takes us through the events of the cross and gives us a portrait of Jesus’ unconditional love for us! TALK IT OUT Below, you’ll find some key discussion point questions…
In today’s devotional, Denise Trio shows us how Christianity is unlike any other religion, and this resurrection narrative is a distinguishing factor.
In today’s devotional, Pastor Dan Hickling uses Joseph to show us that we should never underestimate the value of your devotion to Jesus.
In today’s devotional, Pastor Dan Hickling shows us the significance of the cross and what happened after Jesus died.
In today’s devotional, Danny Saavedra breaks down the language Jesus used while He was on the cross, moments before His death.
In today’s devotional, Pastor Dan Hickling gives us insight into the three groups of people that were present at the time of Jesus’ crucifixion.
In this study guide, we’ll continue working our way through the Gospel of Mark with a discussion of Mark 14:43–72 as Pastor Duane Roberts examines Judas and Peter’s failures and how God can use our failures to redeem us! TALK IT OUT Below, you’ll find some key discussion point questions to reflect on and consider…
In today’s devotional, Pastor Dan Hickling shows us what the cross truly is.
In today’s devotional, Pastor Dan Hickling shows us that the humiliation Jesus went through before He was crucified was permitted to take place for God’s profound purpose.
In today’s devotional, Danny Saavedra shows us how Barabbas won the lottery at the expense of Jesus.
In today’s devotional, Denise Trio breaks down why Jesus wasn’t doing everything He could to defend Himself against the questioning He was facing on trial.
In today’s devotional, Danny Saavedra shows us how we shouldn’t let past failures, mistakes, and painful experiences to keep us from all God wants to do in and through us.
What’s the greatest gift you’ve ever received? In this study guide, we’ll continue working our way through the Gospel of Mark with a discussion of Mark 14:1–42 as Pastor Duane Roberts explores what Jesus gave up for us, the value of knowing Him, and what true devotion to Him looks like! TALK IT OUT Below, you’ll…
In today’s devotional, Danny Saavedra shows us the importance of Jesus’ response and breaks down who was actually on trial.
In today’s devotional, Danny Saavedra helps us take a look at the injustice Jesus faced during his trial.
In today’s devotional, Danny Saavedra breaks down the night that Jesus was abandoned by His disciples and how we can learn from them.
In today’s devotional, Lisa Supp shows us how Jesus’ time on the cross is an example of how we are to to battle through our own sufferings and live in the light.
In today’s devotional, Danny Saavedra reminds us that in times of confusion, we must remember that God’s will be done as we lay down our will.
In this study guide, we’ll continue working our way through the Gospel of Mark with a discussion of Mark 13:1–37 as Pastor Duane Roberts unpacks the realities of what’s to come, but also the comfort and eternal security of knowing Jesus both today and in the future! TALK IT OUT Below, you’ll find some key…
In today’s devotional, Danny Saavedra gives us a glimpse into the action steps we should be taking in order to learn from the disciples example when they fell away from Jesus briefly.
In today’s devotional, Danny Saavedra breaks down the significance of why we take communion and how we can appreciate it on a deeper level.
In today’s devotional, Danny Saavedra reminds us that no one is too far gone, and just as Jesus loves them, we must love them, pray for them, and seek to help them be reconciled to God.
In today’s devotional, Lissa Supp breaks down the different paths we see represented in the Bible of following Jesus and how our journey with Him should be rooted in faith and humility.
In this study guide, Calvary Youth leaders Javan Shashaty and Sean Fryer examine 2 Corinthians 5:16–21 and clearly show us how the gospel changes everything! TALK IT OUT Below, you’ll find some key discussion point questions to reflect on and consider on your own, in your small group, with your family, or in your…
In today’s devotional, Danny Saavedra reminds us that we are called to hold nothing back from Jesus, submit, surrender, and sacrifice everything to Him.
Continuing through the Gospel of Mark, today’s study guide takes us through Mark 12:18–44. In this guide, we’ll address a series of questions and confrontations between Jesus and the religious leaders, demonstrating what it means to be free and exploring how we can help others find freedom. Watch as Calvary Christian Academy Discipleship Director Steve…
Continuing through the Gospel of Mark, our study today takes us through Mark 11:27–12:17. In this guide, we discuss a series of confrontations and conversations between Jesus and different Jewish leaders, exploring Jesus’ authority and our response to it. Watch as Calvary Christian Academy Discipleship Director Steve Mayo invites us into a deeper conversation around…
This weekend, we continued our study through the Gospel of Mark as we dove into Mark 11:1–26 and examined Jesus’ triumphal entry into Jerusalem as well as the cursing of the fig tree. In this message, Pastor Doug Sauder shared how Jesus’ version of power, anger, and judgment looks very different from the worldly version…
This past weekend was Independence Day in the United States! On this special weekend, as we celebrated the declaration of freedom that was made 245 years ago in the United States and the freedom we get to enjoy today because of it, our study centered on Mark 10:32–45. In this message, we explored Jesus’ revolutionary…
“Y si el Espíritu de aquel que levantó de los muertos a Jesús mora en vosotros, el que levantó de los muertos a Cristo Jesús vivificará también vuestros cuerpos mortales por su Espíritu que mora en vosotros.” – Romanos 8:11 En Juan 11, vemos a Jesús hacer una obra asombrosa, resucita a Lázaro de entre…
EL REGALO MÁS GRANDE QUE SE HA DADO En Romanos 6:23, dice: “Porque la paga del pecado es muerte, mas la dádiva de Dios es vida eterna en Cristo Jesús Señor nuestro”. ¿Qué significa esto? La Biblia dice que antes de recibir a Jesús, estabas separado de Dios a causa del pecado; y tristemente, nuestro…
“La siguiente declaración es digna de confianza, y todos deberían aceptarla: «Cristo Jesús vino al mundo para salvar a los pecadores»… .’“— 1 Timoteo 1:15 (NTV) Los rescates atrevidos son una de las narrativas más comunes que se encuentran en el cine. Desde Black Hawk Down, Captain Phillips, o hasta Star Wars Episode IV: A…
“Dios nos hace justos a sus ojos cuando ponemos nuestra fe en Jesucristo. Y eso es verdad para todo el que cree, sea quien fuere. Pues todos hemos pecado; nadie puede alcanzar la meta gloriosa establecida por Dios. Sin embargo, en su gracia, Dios gratuitamente nos hace justos a sus ojos por medio de Cristo Jesús, quien…
This past weekend, we resumed our study through the Gospel of Mark with a message on Mark 10:17–31. In this message, Pastor Jerry Sander shared Jesus’ secret to being truly rich, how we can experience life in all its richness, how neither religion nor riches nor personal righteousness can get us into heaven, and how…
The Book of Mark tells us a story of a demon-possessed boy who was brought to Jesus for healing by his father who asked if He could do anything to please take pity on them. “Jesus said to him, ‘If You can?’ All things are possible for the one who believes.’ Immediately the boy’s father…
In this article, I want to address a passage that trips some people up. And honestly, it tripped me up quite a bit. I was at a loss for a bit. But then, I did A LOT of research and I wanted to share what I found in the hopes that it would help you in case you find yourself confused or tripped up by it. So here goes . . .
This past weekend was Father’s Day! Together, we had a great time honoring all dads and the legacies they’re building. During this special service, we worshipped our heavenly Father and celebrated the fathers God has used to shape our lives. In this week’s group study, Pastor Reuben Ramsaran invites us into a deeper conversation about…
What does the Bible say about marriage and divorce? Is there hope for struggling couples or those who have walked through divorce? This past weekend, we continued our study through the Gospel of Mark as Pastor Doug Sauder broke down Mark 10:1–16. In this message, we discovered the meaning of marriage and what the Bible…
“How do I achieve greatness in my life?” It’s a question we all wrestle with as we consider what our life will be. This past weekend, we continued our study through the Gospel of Mark as Pastor Duane Roberts of our Boynton Beach campus shared a powerful word from Mark 9:30–50. In this message, we…
In today’s devotional, Denise Trio breaks down what we can learn from Jesus’ example when He broke the social norm and brought a child into an “adult” conversation.
This past weekend, we transitioned into the second part of our study through the Gospel of Mark. After spending the last few months exploring who Jesus is, this second act of Mark focuses on how Jesus changes everything. Kicking off part two, Pastor Doug Sauder shared from Mark 9:1–29. Are you struggling with doubt? Looking…
Who do you say Jesus is? How do you see Him? Continuing our in-depth study through the Gospel of Mark, this weekend Pastor Doug shared a powerful word from Mark 8:22–38. In this message, we saw Jesus getting personal and walking a blind man through a process of healing, we explored the cost of following…
This weekend was Foster Care Weekend! In our time together, we heard from Pastor Doug Sauder as we celebrated what God is doing in our community in the area of foster care and discovered how you can be part of the solution to provide hope, homes, and healing for children in foster care! In this…
This weekend, we celebrated Mother’s Day as Pastor Chris Baselice and Pastor Reuben Ramsaran shared an inspiring message about the impact moms, grandmothers, spiritual moms, and mother figures have on our lives. In this week’s group study, Calvary Chapel North Miami Pastor Darren Bennett invites us into a deeper conversation about how the story of…
This weekend, we continued our study through the Gospel of Mark as Pastor Doug Sauder shared from Mark 7:1–37. In this message, we examined Jesus’ conversation with the Pharisees and the disciples about what makes us unclean and discovered how we can be made clean in Him! In this week’s group study, Calvary Young Adult…
This weekend, we continued our study through the Gospel of Mark as Pastor Stephan Tchividjian shared from Mark 6:30–53. In this message, we studied the stories of Jesus feeding the 5,000 and Him walking on water! In this week’s group study, Calvary Young Adult Director Drew Eales and Calvary Women Director Annie Harley invite us…
Check out this week’s message takeaway and group resource with a video from Calvary Young Adult Director Drew Eales and Calvary Women Director Annie Harley on Mark 6:1–29.
Check out this week’s message takeaway and group resource with a video from Calvary Young Adult Director Drew Eales and Calvary Women Director Annie Harley on Good Friday and Easter.
Check out this week’s message takeaway and group resource with a video from Boca campus Worship Pastor Andrew Wooddell on Mark 4:35–5:20.
Check out this week’s message takeaway and group resource with a video from Boca campus Worship Pastor Andrew Wooddell on Mark 4:1–34.
By Danny Saavedra I don’t know about you, but I’ve noticed that Christians talk a great deal these days about “discipleship.” But often when we use words we know only from the Bible, we don’t fully understand them. In fact, we usually only scratch the surface of what some of these biblical concepts really mean….
Check out this week’s message takeaway and group resource with a video from Boca campus Worship Pastor Andrew Wooddell on Mark 3:7–35.
Check out this week’s message takeaway and group resource with a video from High School Ministry leader Javan Shashaty about Mark 2:18-3:6.
Check out this week’s message takeaway and group resource with a video from High School Ministry leader Javan Shashaty about Mark 2:1-17.
“The beginning of the gospel of Jesus Christ, the Son of God.”—Mark 1:1 (NKJV) This begins the Book of Mark, which is identified by its author (Mark) as a “Gospel.” Let’s hold that thought for a moment and take a closer look at what that means. To our 21st century ears, the word gospel can be connected…
Check out this week’s message takeaway and group resource with a video from High School Ministry leader Javan Shashaty about Mark 1:21-45.
Check out this week’s message takeaway and group resource with a video from Javan about Mark 1:1-20.
Check out this week’s message takeaway and group resource, diving into Pastor Doug’s message on the heart of missions and how we can get in the global story!
Check out this week’s message takeaway with a video from Pastor Chris about the habit of service.
Check out this week’s message takeaway with a video from Pastor Chris about the habit of community.
Check out this week’s message takeaway with a video from Pastor Chris about the habit of prayer.
Check out this week’s message takeaway with a video from Pastor Chris about the habit of Bible reading.
You have so much to be thankful for! How many times do our kids hear us reminding them to be thankful for what they have? This is something we all have to be mindful of! We truly are so blessed and have so much to thank God for! I love November and Thanksgiving and the…
If you’re like many of us, January came and went way too fast, New Year’s resolutions have already been broken, and you still can’t believe that it’s 2022! But, don’t despair, it’s never too late to rally up the kids for a fun family “meeting” and set some goals and new traditions for the year—like…
Wow! It’s back-to-school time once again! We hope you had a fun, incredible summer with your kids and made memories with them that will last a lifetime. It’s hard to believe they’re back in school and the new school year has begun! We know there are so many mixed emotions about sending kids off to…
Calvary Kids Parents: Spend the next 21 days with us praying prayers you can speak over your children—one a day! Let’s do this! Day 1 Today we pray for PROTECTION over our kids! Lord, You are our protector! Protect my children and keep them safe physically, emotionally, mentally, and spiritually. Day 2 Father, fill my…
“In summary, Mark’s gospel is short, to the point, colorful, and powerful. It tells the simple story of Jesus without much background information and then ends with a challenge: Believe, be baptized, and be saved or disbelieve and be condemned. The reader is forced to deal with the facts by deciding.”— Mike Mazzalongo As we…
Check out this week’s message takeaway recapping Pastor Doug’s message on how we can be effective messengers of peace in the world.
Check out this week’s message takeaway recapping Pastor Doug’s message on how we fight for peace.
Check out this week’s message takeaway recapping Pastor Doug’s kick-off message in our “Peace” series.
Check out this week’s message takeaway recapping Dr. Ed Stetzer’s message in the “Undivided” series.
Check out this week’s message takeaway recapping Pastor Doug’s second message in the “Undivided” series.
Check out this week’s message takeaway recapping Pastor Doug’s first message in the “Undivided” series.
Check out this week’s message takeaway recapping Pastor Doug’s teaching on Colossians 4.
Check out this week’s message takeaway recapping Pastor Chris’ teaching on Colossians 3:18–4:1.
Check out this week’s message takeaway recapping Pastor Doug’s teaching on Colossians 3:1–17.
Check out this week’s message takeaway recapping Pastor Doug’s teaching on Colossians 2.
Check out this week’s message takeaway recapping Pastor Doug’s teaching on Colossians 1:15–20.
Check out this week’s message takeaway recapping Pastor Doug’s teaching on Colossians 1.
Check out this week’s message takeaway recapping Pastor Doug’s final message in this special three-week vision series.
Check out this week’s message takeaway recapping special guest Pastor Doug’s teaching through Genesis 50.
Check out this week’s message takeaway recapping Pastor Doug’s teaching through Genesis 45–48.
Standing up for Rehabilitation in Legislation Proverbs 31:8–9 (NLT) tells us to “Speak up for those who cannot speak for themselves; ensure justice for those being crushed. Yes, speak up for the poor and helpless, and see that they get justice.” At first glance, no two things can seem more opposite than grace and justice….
Proverbs 22:6 (ESV) tells us, “Train up a child in the way he should go; even when he is old he will not depart from it.” One of the most important and rewarding parts of starting a family is instilling biblical principles into our children’s lives so one day, they hopefully will make their faith…
God never intended for us to do life alone. But life can feel lonely sometimes, can’t it? Here’s just one example of how a simple invitation changed someone’s story forever. Carla shared, “I was sitting at The Gathering alone and thinking to myself, I have to find a smaller church where I feel connected to…
By Jessica Nelson It’s surreal to say that it’s been over 10 years since I graduated from Calvary Christian Academy. Looking back, I can truly appreciate how incredible my experience was at CCA. We had godly teachers, were taught the Bible, prayed in class, had access to the finest arts and athletics programs . ….
Check out this week’s message takeaway recapping Pastor Doug’s teaching through Genesis 42–45.
Check out this week’s message takeaway recapping Pastor Doug’s teaching through Genesis 41 and 42.
Check out this week’s message takeaway recapping HSM Youth Leader Javan Shashaty’s powerful message on Genesis 40.
Check out this week’s message takeaway recapping Pastor Doug’s powerful message on Genesis 39.
Check out this week’s message takeaway recapping Pastor Duane’s powerful message on Genesis 37.
Check out this week’s message takeaway recapping Pastor Chris’ powerful message on Genesis 34–35.
Check out this week’s message takeaway recapping our special Independence Day service.
Check out this week’s message takeaway recapping Pastor Doug’s teaching through Genesis 32.
Check out this week’s message takeaway recapping this very special Father’s Day study.
Check out this week’s message takeaway as Pastor Doug Sauder continues our “Origins: The Dreamers” series with a message from Genesis 28.
Check out this week’s message takeaway as Pastor Doug Sauder continues our “Origins: The Dreamers” series with a message from Genesis 27.
Check out this week’s message takeaway as Pastor Doug Sauder kicks off our “Origins: The Dreamers” series with a message from Genesis 25.
Check out this week’s message takeaway as Pastor Doug Sauder shares about the miracle of family and adoption.
Check out this week’s message takeaway as Pastor Doug Sauder shares about Jesus power to mutliply.
Check out this week’s message takeaway as Pastor Doug Sauder shares about Jesus power to transform.
Check out this week’s message takeaway as Pastor Chris Baselice shares about Jesus power to heal.
Check out this week’s message takeaway as Pastor Doug shares a powerful Easter message!
Check out this week’s message takeaway as Pastor Doug continues our “Miracles” series with a look at two miracles involving water.
Check out this week’s message takeaway as Pastor Doug kicks off our series “The Miracles of Jesus.”
Check out this week’s message takeaway as Pastor Doug wraps up our series through the Book of Daniel.
Check out this week’s message takeaway as David Guzik walks us through Daniel 10 and 11.
Check out this week’s message takeaway as Pastor Doug shares from Daniel 9.
Check out this week’s message takeaway as Nick Vujicic shares a powerful gospel message!
Check out this week’s message takeaway as Pastor Doug shares the vision of the four beasts in Daniel 7.
Check out this week’s message takeaway as Pastor Doug shares the epic story of Daniel in the lion’s den.
Check out this week’s message takeaway as Pastor Doug teaches about pride in Daniel 4.
Check out this week’s message takeaway as Pastor Doug teaches about Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego’s stand and their encounter in the fiery furnace in Daniel 3.
Check out this week’s message takeaway as Pastor Doug teaches about the king’s dream in Daniel 2.
Check out this week’s message takeaway as Pastor Chris teaches a profound word about dreams from Daniel 2.
Check out this week’s message takeaway as Pastor Doug kicks off “Revealer of Mysteries” with a message from Daniel 1.
Check out this week’s message takeaway as Pastor Duane shares the final message of 2019.
Check out this week’s message takeaway as we break down our special Christmas celebration service!
Check out this week’s message takeaway as Pastor Doug shares about the imperfect places God uses in week two of “Imperfect Christmas.”
Check out this week’s message takeaway as we kick off the Christmas season with a message titled “Imperfect Timing.”
Check out this week’s message takeaway as special guest Pastor Alan Platt explains the mission of the Church.
Check out this week’s message takeaway as Pastor Doug Sauder tells us what the gospel is and how it can radically change our lives.
Check out this week’s message takeaway as Pastor Doug Sauder tells us who God is and how we can know Him.
Check out this week’s message takeaway as we hear Pastor Doug Sauder share the truth about truth.
Check out this week’s message takeaway as we hear Pastor Doug Sauder share from Galatians 6.
Check out this week’s message takeaway as we hear Pastor Doug Sauder share from Galatians 5 and explore the freedom we have in Christ and how to walk in the Spirit.
Check out this week’s message takeaway as we hear Pastor Doug Sauder share from Galatians 4 and explore the fragility of freedom and how we must fight to hold onto it.
Check out this week’s message takeaway as we hear Pastor Doug Sauder share from Galatians 3 and explore the contrast between faith and reliance upon works, between the law and the promise.
One of the most iconic, profound, and jam-packed scenes in the Gospels has to be the Last Supper. Seriously, so much happened in this one evening it’s hard to know where to begin. A Seder dinner leading up to the Passover celebration, this seminal event in the life of Jesus and His disciples took place…
Before starting our “Life Free” series, we encourage you to check out this week’s featured article where Danny Saavedra breaks down the context, background, and significance of the Book of Galatians!
Check out this week’s message takeaway as we hear Dr. Christopher Yuan share his amazing story alongside his parents.
Check out this week’s message takeaway as we break down Pastor Doug Sauder’s teaching regarding holy sexuality.
Check out this week’s message takeaway as we break down Pastor Doug Sauder’s teaching on Genesis 25 and the legacy of Abraham.
Check out this week’s message takeaway as we break down Pastor Doug Sauder’s teaching on Genesis 23–24 and the coming together of Isaac and Rebekah.
Check out this week’s message takeaway as we break down Pastor Doug Sauder’s teaching on Genesis 22 and the story of the binding of Isaac.
Check out this week’s message takeaway as we break down HSM leader Javan Shashaty’s teaching on John 6.
Check out this week’s message takeaway as we break down Pastor Steven Khoury’s teaching on Genesis 21.
Check out this week’s message takeaway as we break down Pastor Chris Baselice’s teaching on Genesis 19.
Check out this week’s message takeaway as we break down Pastor Stephan Tchividjian’s teaching on Genesis 18.
Check out this week's message takeaway as we dive deeper into Pastor Duane's teaching on Genesis 17.
Check out this week's message takeaway as we dive deeper into Pastor Doug's teaching on Genesis 17.
Continuing our “Origins: The Promise” series, Pastor Jerry Sander from our Boca campus shared a powerful word from Genesis 15 about the covenant made between God and Abraham. Watch the video below to see a few highlights from the teaching and share it with your friends via social media. To watch the message in its…
Continuing our “Origins: The Promise” series, we made our way through Genesis 13 and 14 as Pastor Doug shared a word about choices. In this message, we discovered six ways that our choices eventually become our destiny. Watch the video below to see a few highlights from the teaching and share it with your friends…
This past weekend, we kicked off part two of “Origins,” our three-part summer series through the Book of Genesis! In this first study, we discovered the origins of the Messianic promise as Pastor Doug explored the call of Abraham found in Genesis 12. Watch the video below to see a few highlights from the teaching and share…
This past weekend we celebrated Mother’s Day as Pastor Doug shared an inspiring word from Luke 15:8–10 and Luke 18. Watch the video below to see a few highlights from the teaching and share it with your friends via social media. To watch the message in its entirety, click here. For the Note Takers What does…
This past weekend, we continued our “Parables” series as special guest Alan Platt returned to Calvary to share from the Parable of the Rich Fool. In this message, we explored three amazing things we can experience in Christ, we discovered the life-changing gift of contentment, and we learned why we shouldn’t place our value in…
This past weekend, we continued our “Parables” series as Pastor Doug took us through the Parable of the Talents found in Luke 19:11–27. In this message, we discovered how we can be good stewards of all God has entrusted us with and embody whole-life generosity. Watch the video below to see a few highlights from…
This past weekend, we celebrated the resurrection of Jesus and discovered that the chapter we’re in is not the end of our story because Jesus has so much more in store for us. Examining the perspectives of Mary Magdalene, Thomas, and Mary the mother of Jesus, we saw how the resurrection changes everything for us…
This past weekend, as we celebrated Palm Sunday and the launch of our North Miami and Parkland campuses, Pastor Doug shared a powerful word from one of Jesus’ most notable stories, the Parable of the Sower. In this message, we explored the power of a story, the four types of people Jesus is alluding to…
This past weekend, we were joined by author, speaker, researcher, pastor, church planter, and missiologist Dr. Ed Stetzer for a powerful message about how we as believers can faithfully represent Jesus and His Kingdom in a world full of outrage. Watch the video below to see a few highlights from the teaching and share it…
This past weekend, we concluded our series through the Book of Joshua as Pastor Doug shared from Joshua 24. In this message, we explored the second part of Joshua’s farewell address to the people of Israel, discovered what it means to be a covenant people, and learned how to be witnesses to all that God has…
Continuing our “Taking Ground” series, this past weekend Pastor Doug explored Joshua 23, where we saw Joshua deliver his farewell address to the people of Israel. In this message, we discovered the importance of investing in and discipling the next generation, as well as the dangers of dropping the baton like Joshua did by failing to train…
Continuing our “Taking Ground” series, this past weekend Pastor Doug shared a powerful word from Joshua 11–21. In this message, we saw how God was so faithful to keep His promises while also exploring what audacious faith looks like. Watch the video below to see a few highlights from the teaching and share it with…
Continuing our “Taking Ground” series, this past weekend Pastor Duane Roberts from our Boynton Beach campus explored Joshua 22, exposing a big misunderstanding that took place between the tribes of Israel. In this message, we discovered how unity within the body of Christ brings about blessings, how much chaos and division can be caused by…
Continuing our “Taking Ground” series, this past weekend Pastor Chris Baselice from our Plantation campus shared a powerful word from Joshua 10. In this message, we saw a wild and miraculous scene as God made the sun stand still in order to help the Israelites take ground, and we learned why the devil will often…
Continuing our “Taking Ground” series, this past weekend Pastor Doug shared from Joshua 9. In this message, we explored the deception of the Gibeonites and how we can ensure we find ourselves in the truth, why we shouldn’t be so hasty to make oaths or promises, and the importance of keeping our word. Watch the…
Continuing our “Taking Ground” study, this past weekend Pastor Doug shared from Joshua 8. In this message, we saw Joshua and the Israelites learn from their previous failure at Ai and listen to the Lord on their way to a sweeping victory. We also saw them renew their covenant with God as we discovered why…
This past weekend, Pastor Doug shared a powerful, timely message from Joshua 7. In this message, we saw the secret sin of Achan catch up to him and lead to the deaths of 36 men, showing us that our sin doesn’t just hurt us and will never stay buried. We also discovered the importance of…
This past weekend, Pastor Doug shared a powerful word from Joshua 6 as we studied the toppling of the walls of Jericho. In this message, we explored the power of faith and obedience to the Lord even when we don’t understand and how faith allows us to share in God’s victories with Him. We also…
This past weekend, Pastor Doug explored Joshua 5 and the amazing and holy moment that took place just before the Israelites took the city of Jericho. We discovered the importance of what took place at Gilgal and how we see the resurrection of Jesus parallel this moment. Watch the video below to see a few…
This past weekend, Pastor Doug shared an update on Vision 2023 as we explored Joshua 3 and 4, the crossing of the Jordan, and the amazing work God did among the Israelites. Watch the video below to see a few highlights from the teaching and share it with your friends via social media. To watch the…
This past weekend, Pastor Chris Baselice of our Plantation campus shared a powerful word from Joshua 2. In this message, we discovered how God used an unlikely hero named Rahab, and how He wants to use you, no matter who you are or what you’ve done, to take ground and change the world. Watch the…
This past weekend, we kicked off the new year with a new series, “Taking Ground: A Study Through Joshua.” In this first message, Pastor Doug shared from Joshua 1 as Joshua is appointed leader of the people of Israel and given an amazing encouragement by God. We also explored how both God’s command and His…
This weekend, Pastor Fidel Gomez from our Hollywood campus shared a powerful and inspiring New Year’s message examining the transition between Moses and Joshua, how the Lord prepares us for new adventures and new blessings, and how we can use 2019 to be intentional about discipling the next generation of believers and passing the baton….
This past weekend, we celebrated Christmas with a special message from Pastor Doug, which uncovered why the coming of Jesus is good news that brings great joy to all people! Quote to Remember: We all need people to be with us during significant moments, people who know our story and sing it over us.—Doug Sauder A…
This past weekend, we kicked off the most wonderful time of the year with part one of our two-week Christmas series titled, “Noel: Christmas Is for Everyone.” In this message, Pastor Doug breaks down Isaiah 9:6, giving us a powerful and poignant explanation of who Jesus is, what He means to us, and how He…
What if you got a guarantee about how life turns out in the end? What if you could know that your story will have a happy ending, that you’d win when it’s all said and done? How would you live your life differently? This past weekend, we concluded our study through 1 John as Pastor…
Have you ever created a manifesto? According to Merriam-Webster, a manifesto is “a written statement declaring publicly the intentions, motives, or views of its issuer.” Dating back to the 14th century, manifesto is derived from the Latin word manifest. Merriam-Webster further explains, “Something that is manifest is easy to perceive or recognize, and a manifesto…
Generation after generation of married couples have walked through these same seasons and have triumphed. As we encounter these tough seasons, that’s when you should reach out to seasoned couples and glean from wisdom and knowledge. We should ask them how they got through their unexpected seasons.
“The next day, as they went on their journey and drew near the city, Peter went up on the housetop to pray, about the sixth hour.”—Acts 10:9 (NKJV) Yesterday we looked at sanctimonious public prayer, which happens when our public prayers are more about highlighting our own holiness rather than pointing to the holiness of…
“Everyone who competes in the games goes into strict training. They do it to get a crown that will not last, but we do it to get a crown that will last forever.”— 1 Corinthians 9:25 (NIV) Have you ever trained for something? A competition, race, or match? Whatever it was, I think we can…
“If there is among you a poor man of your brethren . . . you shall not harden your heart nor shut your hand from your poor brother, but you shall open your hand wide to him and willingly lend him sufficient for his need.”—Deuteronomy 15:7-8 (NKJV) Certain things are just part of the DNA…
How do we respond when a tragedy takes place? As believers, as the Church, we are called to respond as representatives of God; as His ambassadors we’re supposed to be His hands and feet. And in Psalm 34:18 (ESV), David tells us what God’s response is and what ours should look like when he writes,…
“We know that God’s children do not make a practice of sinning, for God’s Son holds them securely, and the evil one cannot touch them.”—1 John 5:18 (NLT) Practice makes perfect . . . Ever heard that? I’m sure you have. This expression implies that if you do something enough times, it will become natural…
“Do not go hastily to court; for what will you do in the end, when your neighbor has put you to shame?”—Proverbs 25:8 (NKJV) Up front, we need to be clear about something. God has ordained a specific purpose and place for the civil courts. The laws of our land and the authorities who enforce…
“If possible, so far as it depends on you, be at peace with all men.”—Romans 12:18 (NASB) Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. once said, “True peace is not merely the absence of tension.” But the truth is, we oftentimes settle for the absence of outward tension. Think about it . . . how often do…
“Haughtiness goes before destruction; humility precedes honor.”— Proverbs 18:12 (NLT) Did you ever watch Marvel Studios’ Thor? It’s a story about a prince from the fictional realm of Asgard who is stripped of his powers, cast out of Asgard, and sent to earth because his father, King Odin, believed he was an arrogant prince, unworthy…
“Do not remember the former things, nor consider the things of old. Behold, I will do a new thing, now it shall spring forth; shall you not know it? I will even make a road in the wilderness and rivers in the desert.”—Isaiah 43:18–19 (NKJV) You don’t remember, but it was scary. You tightly gripped…
Share the gospel of Jesus with hurting kids worldwide by donating a gift-filled shoebox through Operation Christmas Child. Your donation can change many lives and bring hope and peace to places that have none. Detailed information and drop-off locations are available below. Collections October 23—November 22 November 15—21 National Collection Week at Fort Lauderdale Campus…