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No Little People (Zechariah 4:8-14)

Francis Schaeffer once said, "There are no little people, no little places." The prophet Zechariah reminds us that we should never despise the day of small things. In this message, we learn...
That spiritual growth is a process rather than the flipping of a "light switch"
Who is Zerubbabel, and why is he important?
How we can grow discouraged at lack of growth or slowness of progress
God's promise to watch and care for the blameless
The need for godly leadership in the 21st century 
Thanks for listening. This sermon was preached at Calvary Church West Hills on Sunday, August 11, 2024. For more about our ministry, please visit our church website. For a complete list of my sermons and Bible studies organized by category, please visit the sermon page on my blog.
  

Help from Above (Zechariah 4:1-7)

Zechariah's vision of a lampstand teaches that God will generously give His Holy Spirit and all the tools necessary to obey. In this sermon, we learn...
That God sometimes spoke in dreams and visions
The historical background of Zechariah
How we are tempted to rely on our own strength instead of God's
God's promise to care for you and overcome your biggest obstacles
Thanks for listening. This sermon was preached at Calvary Church West Hills on Sunday, August 4, 2024. For more information about our ministry, please visit our church website. For a complete list of all my sermons and Bible studies organized by category, please visit the sermon page on my blog. 

A Hunger for Truth (1 Peter 2:1-3)

The second feature of a Bible-believing, gospel-centered church is that we should have a hunger for truth. Sermon preached at Calvary Church West Hills on 4/11/24.

The Family of God (Luke 7:36-50)

Last Sunday at Calvary Church West Hills, I began a five-part series on what it means to be a healthy, growing, gospel-centered church. The church should be known for its love for Christ, and together we look at ways this will manifest itself in how we do ministry. This message was also posted on our official Calvary Church page on Sermon Audio. Video is available on our YouTube page. 

Jesus: The Good Shepherd (John 10:1-30)

One of the Bible's most common descriptions for spiritual leadership is a shepherd. In John 10, Jesus presents himself as both the Good Shepherd and the Door of the Sheep. All who hear his voice are invited to follow after him.

Count the Stars (Genesis 15-16)

In Genesis 15, God invites Abram to look up into the night sky and count the stars, if he is able. In this Bible study, we learn...
How to understand the flow of Genesis
More than once, a "miracle baby" would advance God's rescue plan
How God shows mercy by waiting to destroy the Amorites
The Protestant doctrine of "justification by faith" found here in Genesis
Covenants as a key to understanding our Bible
Growing in patience as we trust and obey the Lord
Thanks for listening. For a complete list of sermons and Bible studies, please visit my teaching page.

The Rainbow Connection (Genesis 9)

Rainbows and rainbow flags may conjure a different image today, but the rainbow was originally designed to remind us of a special promise from God. In this study of Genesis 9, we learn...
What people were allowed to eat for the first time after the flood
A poetic warning in Genesis 9:6
Is it inhumane to kill animals?
Even if you aren't a murderer, you've likely done this...
How a weapon of war became a token of grace
Thanks for listening. For a complete list of sermons and Bible studies, please visit my teaching page.

The Empty Tomb (Mark 16:1-14)

The resurrection is at the core of the Christian faith. Without it, we have no hope. In this study of Mark 16, we learn...
Why the disciples were surprised when they heard Jesus was alive
How a Jewish "day" differs from a Western "day"
How we know that Jesus' body was not simply stolen and hidden
What do we do with these strange final verses in Mark 16??
A change that happens when the Holy Spirit arrives
This lesson was part of our Sunday morning Bible Study Community series on the Gospel of Mark. Thanks for listening. For a complete list of sermons and Bible studies, please visit my teaching page.

Waiting for Dry Land (Genesis 8)

It rained at least "forty days and forty nights," but Noah's flood was far from over after 40 days. In Genesis 8, the author describes Noah waiting for waters to recede and dry land to appear. In this passage, we learn...
How we know Noah's flood was a global - not local - flood event
What does it mean that God "remembered" Noah? Had he somehow forgotten?
The total amount of time Noah and his family spent on the ark
The significance of Noah sending out a raven and dove
Noah's first act upon setting foot on dry land
What Noah's sacrifice means for us today
Thanks for listening. To find a complete list of Bible studies and sermons, please visit my teaching page. 

Accountability Partners

Many counseling and recovery programs stress the importance of accountability partners. But what exactly do these relationships look like? In this lesson, we discuss...
Key takeaways from our biblical counseling class
The importance of understanding our new identity in Christ
How to confront and restore someone who is struggling
Helpful questions for any accountability relationship
Thanks for listening. This is the final week in a 12-week biblical counseling class called "Instruments in the Redeemer's Hands." For a complete list of sermons and Bible studies, please see my Teaching Page.