Watch this message here: Looking for a Man 1 Samuel 16:16 I. The Outpouring of the Spirit A. It is Unbiased – vs. 6, 7 “Look not…” B. It is Unhidden – vs. 13 “…anointed him in the midst of his brethren…” C. It is Unmistakable – vs. 13b “…from that day forward.” II. The Opportunities to Serve A. The Troubled People – vs. 14, 15 (Twice troubled; twice evil spirit) B. The Transforming Power – vs. 16 “…thou shalt be well…” C. The Timely Provision – vs. 17 “…provide me NOW

Watch Part 1 here: Watch Part 2 here: He’s Held Up His End 1 Thessalonians 5:24 Faithful is he that calleth you, who also will do it. Intro: The message this morning is a tribute to the faithfulness of our God. God has always kept His promise. God has always done what He said He would do. God has always help up His end of the bargain. A. The Reputation – “Faithful is he…” Over and over again, the Word of God reminds us of the FAITHFULNESS of God. · Deuteronomy

Watch this message here: Why Satan Hates the Bible Genesis 3:1-5 Satan hates God's Word because of: I. Its Author 1 Thessalonians 2:13 For this cause also thank we God without ceasing, because, when ye received the word of God which ye heard of us, ye received it not as the word of men, but as it is in truth, the word of God, which effectually worketh also in you that believe. 2 Timothy 3:16 All scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, f

Watch this message here: Will You Say Anything? 1 Kings 18:21 “And Elijah came unto all the people, and said, How long halt ye between two opinions? if the LORD be God, follow him: but if Baal, then follow him. And the people answered him not a word.” Elijah asked a clear and direct question. The issue was simple—Who is God? The responsibility was clear—Follow Him. Yet the people said nothing. Their silence was not because they did not understand. Their silence revealed t

Watch this message here: Pointed Preaching Ecclesiastes 12:11 I. His Obligation – 9 “… still taught the people knowledge…” · Jeremiah 3:15 “And I will give you pastors according to mine heart, which shall feed you with knowledge and understanding.” · Acts 20:28 Take heed therefore unto yourselves, and to all the flock, over the which the Holy Ghost hath made you overseers, to feed the church of God, which he hath purchased with his own blood. · 1 Pet

Watch this message here: Be Thou An Example 1 Timothy 4:12 Let no man despise thy youth; but be thou an example of the believers, in word, in conversation, in charity, in spirit, in faith, in purity. Intro: After Missions Conference, there has been a predominant thought on my mind. A missionary on the field must represent true Christianity in every way. They must be an example of what a true Christian really is. · In their personal walk with God. · In their ma

Watch this Missions Conference message here: The Command to Sustain 1 Kings 17 Intro: There is worldwide drought according to James 5:17. · Elias was a man subject to like passions as we are, and he prayed earnestly that it might not rain: and it rained not on the earth by the space of three years and six months. In spite of the world-wide drought, God promised to lead and provide for His man. And in spite of a world-wide drought, God’s man had no problem getting

Watch this message here: The Compromise Crisis Proverbs 22:28 Remove not the ancient landmark, which thy fathers have set. Intro : This message is a passionate plea to return to the Old Paths; a passionate defense of Old Time Religion. For too long, we have allowed compromisers to control the narrative. ANCIENT : for ever, always; continuous existence, perpetual; everlasting, indefinite or unending future, eternity LANDMARK : border; territory; coast; space; limit Not onc

Watch this message here: Give Him All You’ve Got! Matthew 22:37 Jesus said unto him, Thou shalt love the Lord thy God with all thy heart, and with all thy soul, and with all thy mind. Intro: One of the biggest struggles for a Christian is to not get distracted and fail to give it all you’ve got when it comes to spiritual things. I’ve heard it said many times, “There’s just not enough of me to go around!” God doesn’t want the leftovers. God doesn’t want the fragments. God wa

Watch this message here: Rejecting Jesus John 12:48 He that rejecteth me, and receiveth not my words, hath one that judgeth him: the word that I have spoken, the same shall judge him in the last day. I. The Realities of Rejecting Jesus Multiple times in the Bible, we are reminded that Jesus Christ will be rejected. Isaiah 52 · 1 Who hath believed our report? and to whom is the arm of the LORD revealed? · 2 For he shall grow up before him as a tender plant, and

Watch this chapel message here: A Heart to Hearken Proverbs 1:33 Intro : The word of God is filled with verses that refer to man’s need to listen. · Hearken: 150 times · Hearkened: 81 times · Hearkeneth: 2 times · Hear: 515 times · Heareth: 48 times · Hearer: 2 times · Hearing: 37 · Ear: 118 times · Ears: 139 times · Listen: 1 Total: 1,093 times Jesus said many times in the Gospels: He that hath ears to

Watch this message here: Handling a Matter Wisely Proverbs 16:20 “He that handleth a matter wisely shall find good: and whoso trusteth in the LORD, happy is he.” Wisdom is not merely knowing what to say - it is knowing when, where, how, and to whom to say it. A matter handled wisely produces good; a matter handled foolishly produces grief. I. The People that are Responsible Not every person is qualified to handle every matter. God’s people are given guidance on how to w

Watch this message here: Sole Survivor 1 Samuel 2 · 34 And this shall be a sign unto thee, that shall come upon thy two sons, on Hophni and Phinehas; in one day they shall die both of them. · 35 And I will raise me up a faithful priest, that shall do according to that which is in mine heart and in my mind: and I will build him a sure house; and he shall walk before mine anointed for ever. 1 Samuel 3:19 “And Samuel grew, and the LORD was with him, and did let

Watch this message here: Beware of the Snare Proverbs 29:25 The fear of man bringeth a snare: but whoso putteth his trust in the LORD shall be safe. Intro: Let’s examine the context: Proverbs 29 · 25 The fear of man bringeth a snare: but whoso putteth his trust in the LORD shall be safe. · 26 Many seek the ruler’s favour; but every man’s judgment cometh from the LORD. · 27 An unjust man is an abomination to the just: and he that is upright in the way is

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