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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God Leads Us Through (Hebrews 11:29; Exodus 13:17-Exodus 14)
10/03/2024 Duration: 37minGod still leads his people today if we are willing to listen. Sometimes when we follow God, He leads us into impossible situations. Stand firm in faith. The Lord will fight for you. Remember, God’s way is “through" not “around."
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Passover (Hebrews 11:28; Exodus 12)
03/03/2024 Duration: 37minSome of the very things the Egyptians worshiped were sent to them in the plagues. Eventually, all the things that this world worships will be judged, but Passover celebrates a new start. In the end, God will bring all of His people home out of bondage.
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Moses at the Burning Bush (Exodus 3-4)
25/02/2024 Duration: 40minWhen God speaks to you, what do you say? If you think you are not up to His calling, remember that humility is good only up to the point where it becomes an excuse. God uses the things in hand that He has already provided us to accomplish His purpose.
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Moses: Times of Preparation (Exodus 2; Hebrews 11:27)
18/02/2024 Duration: 34minIn his early years, Moses thought he knew more than he did. Two-thirds of his life was just preparation. How well do we understand that God is preparing us too? While this can be scary, the key is to keep looking to Jesus and to be faithful in the work.
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Moses' Faith and His Choices (Exodus 2; Hebrews 11:24-26)
11/02/2024 Duration: 29minMoses had to decide for himself what he was going to do based on his faith. He chose to follow God, to be known as a Jew, to be mistreated along with his people, and to accept disgrace over the wealth of Egypt. Pray and ask what God wants for your life.
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The Faith of the Parents (of Moses) (Hebrews 11:23; Exodus 1-2)
04/02/2024 Duration: 45minThe life of Moses started with the faith of his parents who did not let fear control them. His midwives feared God and did not do what the authorities commanded. The apostles defied authority as did Daniel. In the end, fear God and keep his commandments.
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Joseph’s Last Days… Faith, Hope (Gen 50)
28/01/2024 Duration: 32minOur hearts need to be in the land promised, not just the one we live in today. Our lives are not in the hands of men, but in the hands of God and death is not our end. Live in His promises—to fight our battles, provide for us, and be with us in heaven.
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Restoration, Reconciliation, Reunion (Gen 42-45)
21/01/2024 Duration: 36minJoseph’s brothers lived with guilty consciences for over 20 years and believed that they were being punished by God. Their father Jacob also felt like everything was against him. But God used it all for good and brought about a great healing.
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More in 24
20/01/2024 Duration: 48minAs we enter a new year, we should look back and learn from the past, but then forget about it. As we look forward and set goals, let them be for a higher purpose than our own desires. Our motto should be for more desire to see God’s glory in 2024.
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Joseph: From Prison to Palace (Gen 40, 41)
07/01/2024 Duration: 41minGod uses good and bad circumstances to make us more like Him. Even when we are in the difficult times, our character matters. His perfect plan for us may take years and may hurt, but serve Him with honor and He will bless you.
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New Year’s Eve (“New”)
31/12/2023 Duration: 33minIn this new year, remember your new song, new mercies, and renewed mind. Also look forward to the new heavens and new Earth, a new body, and a new name. If there is anything new that is good, it is what God has done and will do, not what we do.
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The Word Became Flesh (John 1)
24/12/2023 Duration: 26minWe celebrate Jesus' birth because of who He is. He is the Word—the expression of God the Father. Jesus is himself God and the creator of all things. He came because He loves us and to bring us life and light. Christmas celebrates this great gift.
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Joseph Trusted the Lord (Genesis 37:36, 39:1-23)
17/12/2023 Duration: 45minNo matter where we are, God can prosper us with His blessing when we trust Him and this can be a witness to others. Those around us are blessed through the goodness He shows to us but our circumstances may not always improve when we do the right thing.
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Teen Challenge Men's Chorus and the Water of Life (Psalm 41:1-2)
10/12/2023 Duration: 57minThe Men's Chorus from Teen Challenge share their inspiring testimonies about overcoming addiction and Pastor Rich delivers a message on the importance of drinking spiritual water to restore our souls.
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God Gives Us a Home
03/12/2023 Duration: 32minNorm shares the incredible way that God provided for our church through the provision of this building and the circumstances that led to us being able to acquire it as our meeting place.
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Thankfulness
26/11/2023 Duration: 33minThere are things God does for us every day that we take for granted and sometimes we fail to recognize our need to give thanks. One way to thank God is to tell others about Him and what He has done for you. Serve God with a thankful heart.
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Celebrating 15 Years at CC Greenmeadow
19/11/2023 Duration: 01h02minReflecting on how God has worked in so many lives and circumstances to provide for this fellowship of believers.
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Joseph the Dreamer (Genesis 37)
12/11/2023 Duration: 35minWe may think that all our circumstances are against us, but in God's plan, they are all working for us. God works in and through our messed-up families and circumstances. He can do amazing things in spite of what we see as obstacles.
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Anthony and Family -- Israel
05/11/2023 Duration: 51minThere are spiritual enemies against those who stand with the army of God and sometimes that spiritual reality meets the physical world. One example of this is the Devil coming as the serpent. He is still trying to to get people to stop following Jesus.
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Finishing Well (Gen 48)
29/10/2023 Duration: 39minWhen your time is done on this Earth, what will they say about you? What will they put on your tombstone? Will they see a testimony in your life or that you were caught up in the things of this world? Have faith, bless others, and worship God.