Calvary Church Podcast

SBC 101 // Ricecast

Today on the podcast, we discuss the upcoming Southern Baptist Convention Annual Meeting. We tackle the following questions and more:  What is the Southern Baptist Convention (SBC)? How is Calvary Church affiliated? Why does it matter? What are the most pressing issues for the upcoming annual meeting? Learn more about Calvary Church at https://calvary.us Pinellas County School Board Candidate Meet and Greet - https://calvary.us/event/pinellas-county-school-board-candidate-meet-greet/ Pas...

Raise The Standard Part 2 - After This

The Purpose of Parenting // Ricecast

During this graduation season, we discuss transitions and the ultimate goal of parenting. Last Week's Sermon - https://www.youtube.com/live/YMEyG5VtNnA?si=692TIIo1ztphpcdF&t=1980 Learn more about Calvary Church at https://calvary.us 2024 VBS - https://calvary.us/vbs 2024 Student Camp - https://calvary.us/student-camp Support the Show.

Raise The Standard Part 1 - The Road Back Home

Raise The Standard // Ricecast

Today on the podcast we discuss the new summer sermon series, Raise The Standard, through the minor prophets. We discuss the following questions: What is a prophet? Why are they called the "minor" prophets? What was going on in the world during the time of the minor prophets? Last Week's Sermon: https://www.youtube.com/live/h3zdVQls_kM?si=2MDaFAgrhrIqrtNE&t=2238 Learn more about Calvary Church at https://calvary.us 2024 VBS - https://calvary.us/vbs 2024 Student Camp - https://calvary.us...

Our Future and Our Hope

Independent and Interdependent // Ricecast

Today on the podcast we discuss the recent news about the United Methodist Church. Are we witnessing the death of denominationalism? Why is it important for churches to network together? Why does it seem to be so problematic?  Last Week's Sermon: https://www.youtube.com/live/trOxq4m2oT0?si=ANRlgpmUsN8FW0_i&t=1984 Learn more about Calvary Church at https://calvary.us Support the Show.

The Best is Yet to Come Part 5 - How the Resurrection Changes Everything

The Best is Yet to Come Part 4 - Resurrection Power

The Best is Yet to Come Part 3 - Resurrection Purpose

The Best is Yet to Come Part 2 - Resurrection Peace

Learn to Discern // Ricecast

Today on the podcast we discuss theories and suggestions that arose around the recent eclipse and how it connects to end-times prophecy. Last Week's Sermon: https://www.youtube.com/live/hV2-BdbhuB0?si=PAR9q7TtwkyhbT0k&t=2119 Revelation Series: https://calvary.us/media-archive/?sapurl=Lys1dG1yL2xiL21zLyt0M2I3MnA3P2JyYW5kaW5nPXRydWUmZW1iZWQ9dHJ1ZSZyZWNlbnRSb3V0ZT1hcHAud2ViLWFwcC5saWJyYXJ5Lmxpc3QmcmVjZW50Um91dGVTbHVnPSUyQm15dXlnOG4= Get plugged into a group at Calvary: https://calvary.us/g...

The Best is Yet to Come Part 1 - The Resurrection is Real

Easter 2024 - Jesus is The Resurrection and the Life

A God Who Suffers // Ricecast

Today on the podcast we discuss the importance of meditating on the events of Passion Week that lead up to Good Friday and Easter. Get the full Easter schedule, and learn more about Calvary Church at https://calvary.us Last Week's Sermon: https://www.youtube.com/live/1I6YS8Jk36Y?si=t9NuN4_zM8QwxOR5&t=300 The Final Days Pt 1: https://vimeo.com/91612621 Pt 2: https://vimeo.com/92252064 Pt 3: https://vimeo.com/92651803 Support the Show.

The Jesus Code Part 7 - Jesus is The I Am

Easter, Updates, and Breaking News // Ricecast

Today on the podcast we discuss a ton of things including Easter, Calvary College, Calvary Español, and some "breaking news"! Last Week's Sermon: https://www.youtube.com/live/tgwyg-NK9q0?si=quUJ1a47n73kBJpz&t=2422 Calvary College: https://buf.edu/calvary Give to Calvary Church: https://calvary.us/give The Final Days Pt 1: https://vimeo.com/91612621 Pt 2: https://vimeo.com/92252064 Pt 3: https://vimeo.com/92651803 Get the full Easter schedule, and learn more about Calvary Church at http...

The Jesus Code Part 6 - Jesus is The True Vine

The Jesus Code Part 5 - Jesus Is The Good Shepherd

False Messiahs // Ricecast

Jesus said again, “Truly I tell you, I am the gate for the sheep. All who came before me are thieves and robbers, but the sheep didn’t listen to them." - John 10:7-8 Today on the podcast we follow up on the sermon from Sunday to discuss the thieves and robbers referenced in John 10. What do these characters look like today? What kind of "false messiahs" do we hear from daily? How can we identify when someone or something is promising fulfillment that can only come from God? Sermon from Sun...

The Jesus Code Part 4 - Jesus is The Gate

Faith and Facts // Ricecast

Today on the podcast we follow up on the sermon from Sunday to discuss the implications of Jesus' statement that He is "the Light of the World" and his handling of the challenge from the Pharisees. How does His statement connect to Genesis 1? What is the role of light in the creation story? Where is the line between presenting a logical defense of our faith, and understanding that there will always be an element of faith involved? Sermon from Sunday, February 25 - https://www.youtube.com/li...

The Jesus Code Part 3 - Jesus is The Light of The World

What Would Jesus Do with Fame? // Ricecast

Today on the podcast we follow up on the sermon from Sunday to discuss the way Jesus responded to fame, influence, and notoriety. Is it bad to have a large audience? Is it worthwhile to build a large platform? What are the inherent dangers of influence? Sermon from Sunday, February 18 - https://www.youtube.com/live/GkQYwLJcheU?si=v0W1YmIpgr8xzWPM&t=1745 Learn more about Calvary Church at https://calvary.us Support the Show.

The Jesus Code Part 2 - Jesus is The Bread of Life

Repositioning the Jesus Brand // Ricecast

Today on the podcast we discuss the He Gets Us commercial from the Super Bowl. What was good about it? What missed the mark? Was it a good use of financial resources? Sermon from Sunday, February 11 - https://www.youtube.com/live/5uzLEqRtj-g?si=XI8zMSGQvgIr8-Rr&t=1905 Learn more about Calvary Church at https://calvary.us Support the Show.

The Jesus Code Part 1 - Jesus is The Way

Love and Marriage // Ricecast

One week from Valentine's Day we discuss ❤️ marriage ❤️ How to keep a healthy marriage and the first step to take if you feel your marriage is unhealthy. Sermon from Sunday, February 4 - https://www.youtube.com/live/yjd6CdS1S9s?si=MKOBh0EgYsN2ZDyw&t=1857 Podcast about navigating differences of opinions with loved ones - https://www.buzzsprout.com/123938/14416129 Support the Show.

Waking Up in a Woke World

The Necessary Tension of Grace and Truth // Ricecast

On this episode, we discuss how love requires both grace and truth. Why do these two create a tension? Do people naturally gravitate to one or the other? How can we tell if we've leaned too far one way or another? How does this change the way we deal with friends and loved ones? Sermon from Sunday, January 21 - https://www.youtube.com/live/CbKjyFp0pFc?si=Khnmn3nzpQIyEqJq&t=1912 21 Days of Growth - https://calvary.us/21days Support the Show.

Spiritual Growth Part 4 - Think Eternally

Spiritual Growth Part 3 - Choose Wisely

Prayer Part 2 // Ricecast

On this episode we continue the conversation on prayer and tackle some of these questions -  If God already knows my heart, why do I need to confess? Why do I need to give thanks? Why should we pray for other people's needs? What's so special about praying as a church? Sermon from Sunday, January 14 - https://www.youtube.com/live/yOBfpcU6wbI?si=-Q3oYHWYGABp5C8s&t=1584 21 Days of Growth - https://calvary.us/21days Membership Intensive - https://calvarybaptistchurch.ccbchurch.com/goto/forms...

Spiritual Growth Part 2 - Keep Growing

How to Become a Consistent Prayer // Ricecast

On this episode we talk about building the habit of prayer. Why is building the habit so hard? What obstacles are we up against? How can we establish this habit, and what will happen when we do? Pastor Jim Cymbala's Sermon at Calvary - https://www.youtube.com/live/tNzTcD8vRQE?si=TrwYzIJqKjYXga8v&t=1602 21 Days of Growth - https://calvary.us/21days Learn more about Calvary Church at https://calvary.us Support the Show.

Spiritual Growth Part 1 - Pastor Jim Cymbala

Best Year Ever // Ricecast

Today on the podcast we ask the question - How can I make this the best year ever? 21 Days of Growth - https://drive.google.com/file/d/1eaSBNWXj-0mtVfqQwq_70kGGWJXPNf7Z/view?usp=sharing Prayer Requests for New Year Night of Worship - https://forms.gle/J5bKyTrscCfEbqVY7 Learn more about Calvary Church at https://calvary.us Support the Show.

The Year Ahead - New Years Eve 2023

Looking Back at 2023 // Ricecast

On this episode, we reflect on all that God has done in 2023. You can give to the ministries of Calvary today at https://calvary.us/give or contact finance at [email protected]. You can get more information about Calvary Church at https://calvary.us Support the Show.

Once Upon a Time in Bethlehem Part 3 - How to Find Redemption in a Broken World

Encountering Khesed // Ricecast

Christmas forever settles what God thinks about you. He loves you.  On this episode of the podcast we continue discussing the story of Ruth, and further unpack the life changing impact of encountering "Khesed" (found in Ruth 2). Watch the 2023 Christmas Night of Worship at  https://www.youtube.com/live/r8z-v9WR8JI?si=z7lXbOKvs60Dka5H&t=603 Candlelight Christmas Eve Service Times at https://calvary.us You can give to the ministries of Calvary today at https://calvary.us/give Support the...

Once Upon a Time in Bethlehem Part 2 - How to Find Grace in a Broken World

Oh Little Town of Bethlehem // Ricecast

The decision you make when you cannot see the future will determine the future you will see.  On this episode of the podcast we further unpack the book of Ruth, and how it connects to the Christmas Story. Thanksgiving Communion Service  - https://www.youtube.com/live/PAelYpC4P3w?si=J58pYbk-of0e4yqy&t=415 Christmas Night of Worship -  https://calvarybaptistchurch.ccbchurch.com/goto/forms/1610/responses/new Candlelight Christmas Eve Service Times - https://calvary.us Learn more about Cal...

Once Upon a Time in Bethlehem Part 1 - How to Find Hope in a Broken World

Across the Street and Around the World Part 4 - The Lost Lepers

Across The Street and Around The World Part 3 - To Bless the World (Pt. 2)

Great Expectations // Ricecast

On this episode of the podcast, we discuss the upcoming holiday season for many families and Pastor Willy shares a word for: Those who are grieving this Holiday Season. Those who have family dynamics that are less-than-ideal. Those who want the holidays to be perfect. Grandparents navigating the difficult holiday schedules of their kids. Thanksgiving Communion Service  - https://calvary.us/announcements/?sapurl=Lys1dG1yL2xiL2V2Lyt4Y3hiZHFyP2JyYW5kaW5nPXRydWUmZW1iZWQ9dHJ1ZSZyZWNlbnRSb3V0...

Across The Street and Around The World Part 2 - To Bless the World

Across The Street and Around The World Part 1 - How The Gospel Advances

Keep The Faith Part 8 - Come Before Winter