Synopsis
It is our goal here at Calvary Chapel to help Christians grow in the knowledge and love of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. So we would like to encourage you to listen in as Pastor Rich Chapman teaches verse by verse from the Word of God. Studying the Word is key in achieving growth and maturity in our Christian walks, so subscribe to this Podcast and start growing today!
Episodes
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Greater is He that is in You (John 14:30)
27/09/2020 Duration: 25minNot only does the enemy have no charge against Jesus but also he has no charge against us! Our debt has been paid. Furthermore, God is infinitely more powerful than the enemy. But we need His Word in us to fight. We cannot fight from our own strength.
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Peace (John 14:27)
20/09/2020 Duration: 23minIn life, there are many struggles and sins that rob us of our peace, but Jesus left us His peace as an inheritance. While peace starts at the cross, the world can only give trouble. Three practical ways to get peace: trust Him, pray, and follow His way.
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Never Alone (John 14:15-20; 25-26)
13/09/2020 Duration: 33minThe Lord has promised that he will be with us forever. This is true regardless of what you feel. He works within us and reminds us of His word. Since He lives with us and in us, we must honor Him with our bodies and not be at conflict with Him.
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Love Him. Obey Him (John 14:15, 21, 31)
06/09/2020 Duration: 33minA sign that we love Jesus is that we obey His commands. We are commanded to walk in love, which implies living according to His word. If we do, He will dwell with us and in us. Joy awaits for our obedience.
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Ask for Anything... in Jesus' Name (John 14:13-14)
30/08/2020 Duration: 31minGod tells us to ask Him for what we want, but our prayer requests need to be in accordance with God's nature and should be focused on bringing Him glory. We must ask with a pure heart and believe that He wants to answer us because He loves us.
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Know Him, believe Him, ask Him (John 14:7-14)
23/08/2020 Duration: 34minIf we really know Jesus we know the Father, but to do so we need to pay attention to, and follow, His teachings. If we do not believe all of what God says about Himself, we create a different god. What we ask Him for shows what we think of His will.
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Only One Way? (John 14:4-6)
16/08/2020 Duration: 29minJesus is the way (to heaven), the truth (in a world of lies), and the life (abundant life that He promised). He is the only way because He is the only one who conquered sin. Either we die or we believe in the one who died for us.
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Heaven: A Place Prepared (John 14:2-3)
09/08/2020 Duration: 36minTo enable us to go to heaven, first Jesus had to go to the cross. He is preparing a special place for each one who comes to that cross and when it is ready, He will come back to get us. The best thing about heaven is that He will be there with us.
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Troubled Hearts (John 14:1)
02/08/2020 Duration: 27minJesus tells us to believe and trust in Him and in the Father. The antidote for a troubled heart is for believers to trust in God. Remember what He has already done and what He promises to do. Don’t let your heart be stolen away by troubles.
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Apart from Jesus, What Can We Do? (John 13:33, 36-38)
26/07/2020 Duration: 28minAlthough we often want to do the right thing, we do not have the strength in ourselves. Apart from Jesus, we can do nothing, but with Him, we can do all things through His strength.
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A New Command: Love as Jesus Did (John 13:31-35)
19/07/2020 Duration: 32minThe cross shows the glory of God in all its brilliance, an example of triumph over the power of darkness. It is a glorious example of love. An unprecedented and novel command is to love one another as Jesus loved us. It is only possible through God.
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The Darkness of Betrayal (John 13:18-30)
12/07/2020 Duration: 33minWhen someone we love betrays us, it is soul crushing. Turning from Christ and saying "no" to Him, is the same as saying "yes" to the world and to the devil. This leaves us alone in the darkness because it is always night for those who reject the Savior.
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Attitude and Action (John 13:1-17)
05/07/2020 Duration: 32minJesus demonstrated His humility through service. Our attitudes also need to be humble and our actions must follow His example of servitude. We have a battle with pride but we receive blessings when we humble ourselves and do what we are called to do.
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To Believe or Not to Believe (John 12:37-50)
28/06/2020 Duration: 31minIf we are wandering around in the dark, we either do not want to see the light, or we are looking in the wrong direction. Jesus is the light and those who reject Him will be judged; those who accept will be saved. This is both a warning and a promise.
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Our Mighty God Who Cares (1 Peter 5:6,7)
21/06/2020 Duration: 35minGod cares for you, but He resists the proud. Thinking that we can do it on our own is prideful so we must not be too proud to ask for help and to cast our cares on Him. Casting is an energetic word; we must actively bring our concerns to Him in prayer.
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The Church in Laodicea (Revelation 3:14-22)
14/06/2020 Duration: 32minLukewarm is not okay. If you try to keep one foot in the world and the other in the church, you will be torn apart. Keep your zeal and fervor for Christ. The world can tell when you are not committed.
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The Church in Philadelphia (Revelation 3:7-12)
07/06/2020 Duration: 40minGod is sovereign and He opens and closes doors; doors of opportunity, witness, and work. But even a door opened by God does not mean that it will be free from adversity and trouble. We need to hold on to our gifts and persevere through difficult times.
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The Church in Sardis (Revelation 3:1-6)
31/05/2020 Duration: 24minGod sees our hearts and souls, so we should aim to please Him, even in the midst of trials and suffering. Each of us must pray to grow in service, faith, and perseverance. Hold on to what we know to be true, and know the truth by knowing His Word.
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The Church in Thyatira (Revelation 2:18-29)
24/05/2020 Duration: 32minGod sees our hearts and souls, so we should aim to please Him, even in the midst of trials and suffering. Each of us must pray to grow in service, faith, and perseverance. Hold on to what we know to be true, and know the truth by knowing His Word.
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The Church in Pergamum (Revelation 2:12-17)
17/05/2020 Duration: 35minGod knows our circumstances and He cares. While Satan tries to lead us astray, the word of God helps us to hold on to Jesus and to our faith. By doing so, we can overcome. When we repent of sin and idolatry, we will receive blessings from heaven.