Watch this message here: Some Things That’ll Make You Run ! 1 Corinthians 9 24 Know ye not that they which run  in a race run  all, but one receiveth the prize? So run , that ye may obtain. 25 And every man that striveth for the mastery is temperate in all things. Now they do it to obtain a corruptible crown; but we an incorruptible. 26 I therefore so run, not as uncertainly; so fight I, not as one that beateth the air: 27 But I keep under my body, and bring it into subjectio

Watch this message here: Pray – No Matter What! Psalm 55   Intro:  David refers to prayer multiple times in this chapter. He shows us… The Recipient of his Prayer  - vs. 1  “...O God…”  See 54:1 The Request of his Prayer  - vs. 1, 2 “Give ear…hide not…attend unto me and hear me…” See 54:2 The Roaring of his Prayer  - vs. 2  “...I mourn in my complaint, and make a noise…” MOURN : to wander restlessly, roam NOISE : to distract, ring again, make a (great) noise, murmur, roar, di

Watch this message here: When He Shall Appear 1 John 3:2   Intro:  Jesus promised He would return in John 14. The angels promised He would return in Acts 1. Anticipating His return brings: A. A Consecration ·        1 John 3:3   “And every man that hath this hope in him purifieth himself, even as he is pure.”   B. A Crown ·        2 Timothy 4:8   “Henceforth there is laid up for me a crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous judge, shall give me at that day: and

Watch Part 1 here: Watch Part 2 here: Watch Part 3 here: Watch Part 4 here: Watch Part 5 here: Growing In Grace Series 2 Peter 3:18 But grow in grace, and in the knowledge of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ. To him be glory both now and for ever. Amen.   Part 1 The Emphasis   Intro : The new theme for 2026 is GROWING IN GRACE. This series will cover a wide variety of aspects dealing with this subject. This morning, will kick it off with a message on the Emphasis for growth

Watch this message here: When Temptation Takes You   1 Corinthians 10 12 Wherefore let him that thinketh he standeth take heed lest he fall. 13 There hath no temptation taken you but such as is common to man: but God is faithful, who will not suffer you to be tempted above that ye are able; but will with the temptation also make a way to escape, that ye may be able to bear it.   Intro: Paul writes these words in the context of Israel’s failures in the wilderness (verses 1–11)

Watch Part 1 here: Watch Part 2 here: Sound Doctrine 2 Timothy 4:3 For the time will come when they will not endure sound doctrine; but after their own lusts shall they heap to themselves teachers, having itching ears; Titus 2:1   But speak thou the things which become sound doctrine: Intro:  Here at Calvary Baptist Church, we are firm believers in God’s people understanding sound doctrine. In fact, you cannot join our church until you’ve read the doctrinal statement and agre

A Unique Birth A Christmas Poem by Pastor Stacey Shiflett 12/24/25   Imagine a birth so unique and so rare That God recorded what all happened there. From the words of the angel to a sweet virgin girl, A message that would forever transform the world.   A birth where the father was not from this earth And the mother was a virgin; a maid of great worth. Not for her riches did Gabriel applaud, But for her virtue and holiness and favor with God.   The man she was to marry was no

Watch this message here: Who Do You Think You Are? 1 Peter 2 ·        9 But ye are a chosen generation, a royal priesthood, an holy nation, a peculiar people; that ye should shew forth the praises of him who hath called you out of darkness into his marvellous light: ·        10 Which in time past were not a people, but are now the people of God: which had not obtained mercy, but now have obtained mercy.   Intro: If the world were to look at us, they wouldn’t understand who we

Watch this message here: The Word Became Flesh John 1:14    And the Word was made flesh, and dwelt among us, (and we beheld his glory, the glory as of the only begotten of the Father,) full of grace and truth.   Intro:  Today, we will examine the biblical doctrine known as the Incarnation of Christ and why it matters. John 1 ·        1 In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. ·        2 The same was in the beginning with God. ·        3

Watch this message here:   If I Were the Devil Genesis 3   Intro : Satan is a master at destruction. ·        John 10:10   The thief cometh not, but for to steal, and to kill, and to destroy: ·        1 Peter 5:8   Be sober, be vigilant; because your adversary the devil, as a roaring lion, walketh about, seeking whom he may devour:   Genesis 3 is not just the story of the fall, but it is the unveiling of Satan’s strategy, his tactics, and his playbook. If the devil spoke toda

Watch this message here: Things That Make You Want to Quit 1 Kings 19:1–4   Intro:  Elijah was not a weak prophet. He was not a mediocre servant. He had just come off the greatest victory of his ministry on Mount Carmel. Yet he wanted to quit. He had enough!!   Every believer reaches a moment where quitting seems easier than continuing. Elijah’s experience reveals four common reasons believers grow weary and walk away.   I. Listening to Sinners 1 Kings 19:1–2 Jezebel’s messag

Watch this message here: The Difference Between Us and Them John 15:19   If ye were of the world, the world would love his own: but because ye are not of the world, but I have chosen you out of the world, therefore the world hateth you.   Intro:  Make no mistake: there is a difference between the church and the world. Jesus clearly believed and taught that. Notice in the text: The World - vs. 18, 19 The Word - vs. 20 (see also vs. 3, 7, 11) The Warning - vs. 21 The Works - vs

Watch this message here: Just Let God Handle It 1 Samuel 26:6–11   Intro: Let’s take a few minutes to look at the situation David is faced with in this story. To fully comprehend the difficulty of this encounter, we must review the details of David’s life. Saul’s hatred was not provoked by David’s failures but by David’s faithfulness. By Saul’s own mouth, God was no longer with him. ·        1 Samuel 28:15   And Saul answered, I am sore distressed; for the Philistines make wa

Watch Part 1 here: Watch Part 2 here : Watch Part 3 here: Seasons Genesis 8:22   While the earth remaineth, seedtime and harvest, and cold and heat, and summer and winter, and day and night shall not cease.   Additional verses on the importance of seasons. ·        Genesis 1:14   And God said, Let there be lights in the firmament of the heaven to divide the day from the night; and let them be for signs, and for seasons, and for days, and years: ·        Psalms 104:19   He app

Watch this chapel message here: The Child Jesus Luke 2:40-52   Intro:  The idea that you cannot do certain things because you’re a kid is the common point in many young people’s conversations. They can’t wait until they get older so they can do this or do that. What you don’t realize is how much you can do when you are a child.   Jesus was 100% God, but he was also 100% human. This is impossible for us to understand, but it is what the Bible teaches.   Jesus was a child once.

Watch this message here: Who Is Building the House ? 1 Chronicles 22:5 and 2 Samuel 7:1-3   I. David’s Desire ·        1 Chronicles 22:7  And David said to Solomon, My son, as for me, it was in my mind to build an house unto the name of the LORD my God: A. The Vexation of David’s Desire ·        2 That the king said unto Nathan the prophet, See now, I dwell in an house of cedar, but the ark of God dwelleth within curtains.   B. The Valuation of David’s Desire ·        1 Chr

Watch this message here: In Awe of Him Psalm 33:8   Let all the earth fear the LORD: let all the inhabitants of the world stand in awe of him. A. The Command to Praise  – vs. 1 This chapter begins with a command to God’s people ·        1 Rejoice in the LORD, O ye righteous:   B. The Comeliness of Praise – vs. 1b ·        1b …for praise is comely for the upright. COMELY:  beautiful; seemly; becoming ·        Psalms 147:1   Praise ye the LORD: for it is good to sing praises

Watch this message here: Thankful Psalms 100:4   Enter into his gates with thanksgiving, and into his courts with praise: be thankful unto him, and bless his name.   Intro: I’m getting ready to put on some weight. Bought me some sweat pants to match my suit coat. I came from the part of the South where gravy is considered a beverage! Our idea of vegetables is carrot cake, zucchini bread, and pumpkin pie.   The emphasis of this chapter is “the Lord.” God is mentioned ONCE, LOR

Watch Part 1 here: Watch Part 2 here: It Is High Time Romans 13 ·        11 And that, knowing the time, that now it is high time to awake out of sleep: for now is our salvation nearer than when we believed. ·        12 The night is far spent, the day is at hand: let us therefore cast off the works of darkness, and let us put on the armour of light.   I. It is High Time for Energizing The Apostle Paul was stressing the lateness of the hour; the importance of knowing what time

Watch Part 1 of this Veteran's Day message here: Watch Part 2 here: Valor Judges 6:12   And the angel of the LORD appeared unto him, and said unto him, The LORD is with thee, thou mighty man of valour .   Intro:  Today, we observe Veterans Day. It is a day where bravery, courage and valor are celebrated. Valor is not a word you hear every day. DEFINITION: Valor - strength of mind or spirit that enables a person to encounter danger with firmness; heroic courage.   We find the