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United in Membership, pt. 2 (1 Peter 4:10)

Life is short. Jesus is coming. Don't you want to spend your life doing something of eternal impact? One of the greatest ways we can redeem the time is by being committed to a local church -- the only institution Jesus said he would build. To attend it, to serve it, to build it up, to support it. Now that’s laying up treasure in heaven! In this second sermon on church membership, we learn...
What is church membership?
How Jesus' return will take people by surprise
What is a spiritual gift? How is this different than a natural talent?
Shrinking church attendance in America
How church membership encourages faithfulness
Being "equally yoked" for the gospel
Thanks for listening! For a complete list of lessons, please visit my sermon page.

United in Membership, pt. 1 (Romans 14:19)

There are a lot of modern misconceptions about church membership. In this two-part study, Pastor Stephen explains the purpose of church membership and walks through the commitments of our church member covenant. In this lesson, we learn...
How church membership is different than other memberships and loyalty clubs
The value of commitment in a local church
Ways we can promote church unity
How church life is like team sports
Encouragement to invite more visitors to church  

Anger Management (Colossians 3:8)

30% of adults report struggling to control their anger. And 64% of teens and young adults admit they have uncontrolled anger. Do you have an anger problem? In this study of Colossians 3:8, we learn...
Why anger is so dangerous
Getting to the heart of the matter
Is it ever OK to be angry?
Five strategies to overcome anger
How Jesus can give you peace
Thanks for listening. For a complete list of sermons organized by book of the Bible, please visit the Sermon page on my blog.

Deadly Desires (Colossians 3:5-7)

How should we deal with sinful thoughts and desires that creep into our minds? The Apostle Paul says to put them to death. In this study, we learn...
When is sex right and when is it wrong?
How should we respond to someone who says, "Love is love"?
Idolatry in western culture
Why God's holiness requires judgment
Practical advice to overcome sexual temptation
Thanks for listening. For a complete list of sermons organized by book of the Bible, please visit the Sermon page on my blog. 

Recalibrating the Mind (Colossians 3:1-4)

If you're not careful, your mind will drift, and you'll start thinking and acting more like the world. You'll forget your identity in Christ. What you need is a regular tune-up or re-calibration. In this study of Colossians 3:1-4, we learn...
The difficulty of finding a quiet place alone with God
 Why do we often set our mind on earthly things?
Your identity in Christ changes everything
The role of Scripture in recalibrating the mind
Thanks for listening. For a complete list of sermons organized by book of the Bible, please visit the Sermon page on my blog.

How Should We Evangelize?

Like the parable of the soils, we are to sow the seed of the gospel in all kinds of soil, leaving the results to God. In this Bible study, we learn how to share the gospel truthfully and urgently yet in a sprit of love. 
(Part 4 in our evangelism training class at Calvary Church West Hills)

Anyone Can Share the Gospel

"Anyone Can Cook!" said chef Gusteau in the movie Ratatouille. As Christians, we might also say, "Anyone can share the gospel!" We actually have a duty to be salt and light as part of Jesus' Great Commission. You might think an "evangelist" is a highly trained and gifted specialist, but God wants all of us to grow in confidence as evangelists. Find out more in this week's episode. You will be encouraged that even if you feel inadequate, God is ready to use you.
(Part three of our Evangelism Class at Calvary Church West Hills) 

What is the Gospel?

Can you explain the gospel simply? Would you be able to lead a person to Christ? The gospel is the power of God that leads to salvation, but some of us struggle to put it into words. In this Bible study lesson, we learn...
What is evangelism?
What are some reasons we don't evangelize?
What the gospel isn't
What the gospel is
A simple, helpful outline of the gospel
This is part two of an Evangelism Class taught at Calvary Church in Fall 2024 and Winter 2025. Thanks for listening!

Why Don't We Evangelize?

Want to learn how to share the gospel more effectively? Maybe you've wondered why it's so hard to talk about Jesus with unbelievers. In this Bible Study lesson, we answer the question, "Why Don't We Evangelize?"
By the end of this lesson you should be able to...
Follow the outline and flow of our new Evangelism Class
Understand Peter's denial and how Jesus restored him
Be aware of excuses we all make in why we don't evangelize
Take twelve steps to evangelize more faithfully
This is part one of an Evangelism Class taught at Calvary Church in Fall 2024 and Winter 2025. Thanks for listening!

Freedom in Christ (Colossians 2:16-23)

As sinners, we deserve only one thing. We deserve hell. The wages of sin is death (Rom. 6:23; Matt. 25:46). But if we place our faith in Christ, we don't get what we deserve. There is freedom and forgiveness in Christ. In this sermon, we learn...
A review of the first two chapters of Colossians
How the gospel frees us from the power of sin
Common areas where legalism can creep in
Should we expect new revelation like visions and dreams today?