Calvary Church Bergenfield
293 episodes - English - Latest episode: 3 days ago - ★★★★★ - 1 ratingWe are a loving, active, Bible believing church that seeks to reach out to our community with the love of Jesus Christ. Our passion is to proclaim the Good News of the Gospel of Jesus Christ. We are Calvary Church
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Prayer
April 22, 2024 12:09 - 20 minutes - 37.5 MBWhat do we tend to pray for? How do we feel when we don’t get it, at least, not in the way we think we should? How are we affected when it feels like God is silent?
Time
April 15, 2024 12:59 - 19 minutes - 33.6 MBWhat do we spend our time on? Much of our time is invested in good things, but are there things we've over-invested our time in? Would God scold us like he did Martha? Would commend us like he did Mary? This week we take a look at 'Time'.
The Cost of Discipleship
April 08, 2024 13:21 - 24 minutes - 42 MBWhat does it mean to pick up our cross? What does God have for us? Are we excited about that? What if it makes us uncomfortable?
Palm Sunday
March 25, 2024 11:45 - 19 minutes - 33.9 MBJesus' disciples had high expectations of what the future would look like when their teacher was sitting on a donkey, headed into Jerusalem. Did they get what they anticipated? What expectations have we put on our future? On God? How will we respond when things don't happen in the way that we anticipate? What does all of this have to say about God's love for us?
Into Your Hands
March 18, 2024 12:21 - 22 minutes - 40.8 MBWhy does Jesus quote Psalm 31 by saying "Into Your Hands I Commit My Spirit?" What confidence can we have in these words of Jesus?
It Is Finished
March 11, 2024 13:15 - 20 minutes - 38.3 MBWhat does Jesus mean when he says 'it is finished'? What hope is that for us?
Eloi, Eloi
March 11, 2024 13:13 - 22 minutes - 39.5 MBWas Jesus truly forsaken for us? Why? What is going on with these words of Jesus?
Today You Will Be With Me
February 26, 2024 13:54 - 21 minutes - 39.3 MBTwo thieves hung next to Jesus, one on his right, and one on his left. Though they started from similar places, one had a change of heart. What happened so that Jesus responded with: "Today you will be with me in paradise"?
Father, Forgive Them
February 19, 2024 14:14 - 21 minutes - 41.6 MBWhat is forgiveness? Who is forgiveness for? Do we abuse forgiveness? Pastor Dan explores these questions in today's sermon.
Sword of the Spirit
February 12, 2024 20:34 - 21 minutes - 36.9 MBWe have been given one offensive weapon in Ephesians 6. What is it? How do we use it? What does it do? This week we look at the Sword of the Spirit.
Helmet of Salvation
February 05, 2024 14:16 - 20 minutes - 36.2 MBAre we confident in the salvation we have through faith in Christ?
Shield of Faith
January 29, 2024 13:44 - 24 minutes - 45.7 MBWhy would Paul reference our faith as a shield? What was the purpose of shields back in New Testament? What does this mean for us today?
Shoes of Readiness
January 22, 2024 15:01 - 20 minutes - 34 MBWhat is Paul talking about when he says we've been fitted with shoes of readiness? Ready for what? Do we feel ready?
Breastplate of Righteousness
January 15, 2024 14:49 - 23 minutes - 37.1 MBWhat is righteousness? What is a breastplate? Why do we need a breastplate of righteousness? And whose breastplate is it anyway?
Belt of Truth
January 08, 2024 13:53 - 21 minutes - 36.7 MBWe begin our journey through the pieces of the armor of God, starting with the Belt of Truth. What is truth? Why is it important? What is the purpose of the belt? We explore these questions as we navigate the text in this message.
Power of Christ
January 04, 2024 15:21 - 28 minutes - 47.3 MBWe being our new series on the Armor of God. Matt takes us through the opening passage, and sets the table for what is to come.
Mary
January 04, 2024 15:19 - 21 minutes - 37.1 MBWe sit in the shoes of Mary, before the manger. How did she feel? What did she think? What was she pondering? And what do her conclusions mean for us today? Merry Christmas!
Angels
December 18, 2023 14:37 - 18 minutes - 32 MBWhat do the angels mean when they say 'on whom God's favor rests'? How do we feel about favor? What does favor have to do with our relationship with God? We take a look at these questions in the sermon this morning.
Shepherds
December 11, 2023 14:11 - 18 minutes - 31.5 MBWere the shepherds the most qualified recipients of the angel's message that starry first Christmas night? What can we learn from them? In what ways do the shepherds encourage us today?
Innkeeper
December 04, 2023 13:50 - 19 minutes - 32 MBThe innkeeper had the chance to celebrate the birth of the messiah. Instead he relegated the messiah to the manger. And so Jesus knows what it's like to be relegated, left out, not valued. In what ways can we relate to Jesus? In what ways can we relate to the innkeeper?
Joseph
November 27, 2023 13:41 - 23 minutes - 37.4 MBWho was Joseph? What was it like for him that night at the manger? We don't know. We can't truly know. But we can look at his journey, and get some insights into what his life was like. Which leads to the question? In what ways do we relate to Joseph?
Thanksgiving
November 20, 2023 15:01 - 19 minutes - 33.1 MBHow can we be thankful when thankfulness is demanded? What does that look like? How does this struggle affect our relationship with God? Pastor Dan works through these questions in this sermon
Halloween
October 30, 2023 15:03 - 21 minutes - 37.9 MBHow should the church approach Halloween? In what ways does Halloween reflect our walk of faith? Is there any correlation? Pastor Dan looks at Genesis 1 as he walks through how we, as a church and Christians, can look at Halloween.
Corn Maze
October 23, 2023 12:25 - 21 minutes - 35.4 MBDo we get frustrated with our journey of life? Do we wish we knew which path to take? Do we struggle with the storms of life that come up? Pastor Dan looks at those questions in this week's sermon.
Pumpkin Picking
October 16, 2023 12:23 - 21 minutes - 40 MBWhat does picking pumpkins have to do with our walk with the Lord? Pastor Dan discusses that in this sermon.
With Us
October 09, 2023 13:23 - 18 minutes - 32.7 MBDo we struggle to believe that God is with us? Maybe we struggle with the Journey God has called us to. In this sermon, Pastor Dan looks at what it means that God is with us, and how that relates to the mission he has called us to join him in.
Teach to Obey
October 09, 2023 13:07 - 21 minutes - 39.6 MBThis week Pastor Dan looks at how hard it is to teach others to obey the Word of God...and how hard it is to obey ourselves.
Why Do We Baptize?
September 25, 2023 13:59 - 23 minutes - 42.6 MBIn this sermon Pastor Dan takes a look at Jesus' instruction in the Great Commission to 'Baptize'. Why do we do it? Why is it important? Who should be baptized?
Make Disciples?
September 18, 2023 16:07 - 21 minutes - 36.6 MBToday we look at the second imperative of the great commission.
The Shortest Sentence in the English Language
September 18, 2023 15:54 - 21 minutes - 38.5 MBThis week we look at the first imperative of the Great Commission.
By Whose Authority?
September 04, 2023 13:10 - 18 minutes - 16.8 MBWe have been sent, but by whose authority have we been sent? Pastor Dan explores that question in this sermon.
The Grip of the Savior
July 17, 2023 11:41 - 20 minutes - 38.8 MBWe aren't strong enough to hold on to God's promises to us. But Christ is. And we are safe in the grip of the Savior.
Mighty Fortress
July 10, 2023 13:00 - 22 minutes - 41.7 MBGod is our fortress That means he is a place of safety. A place of protection. A place of hope. What does this mean in the struggles of life? And what happens when we leave the fortress on purpose?
Alone in a Crowded Room
July 03, 2023 11:47 - 21 minutes - 40 MBEver felt alone in a crowded room? Ever felt like you were on the outside? Ever felt persecuted and alienated, and attacked by those you thought you could trust? So did David, the great king and poet of the Old Testament. And in his distress, he wrote Psalm 12. This week, Pastor Dan explores these words of David.
Face-to-Face
June 26, 2023 13:38 - 23 minutes - 45.1 MBJohn writes to Gaius about looking forward to seeing him face-to-face. What implications does this statement hold for us in our churches, ministries and lives overall? Pastor Dan explores.
Imitating Dad
June 19, 2023 12:38 - 21 minutes - 41 MBIn 3 John 1:11 the apostle writes to Gaius that he should not imitate evil, but imitate what is good. How are we doing with that? What does that look like for us? These are some questions that Pastor dan tackles in this sermon.
The Fruit of Pride
June 12, 2023 17:27 - 21 minutes - 41.2 MBWhat does a church culture look like when leadership is a competition, and there is a fight to be 'first'? How do we act when we are in positions of power? How do we act when the authority we have been given us challenged? This week Pastor Dan looks at the Fruit of Pride.
The Outsiders
June 05, 2023 12:23 - 21 minutes - 41.5 MBHow do we treat the outsiders in our churches? Have you ever felt like an outsider? How did Gaius treat the outsider, and what can we learn from him?
Walking in Truth
May 31, 2023 14:55 - 21 minutes - 39.5 MBHow good are we at sticking to the path of Truth? How often do we blaze our own trails? What happens when we get lost in the woods? How does God approach us when we haven't done things like we're supposed to? These are questions Pastor Dan tackles in the sermon this week.
Can God Forgive That?
May 22, 2023 12:37 - 19 minutes - 37.2 MBDo you have sins in your past that you struggle to believe are forgiven? Do you believe that God's grace has limits? Pastor Dan explores these questions in this sermon.
Am I Doing Enough?
May 15, 2023 13:33 - 23 minutes - 41.4 MBDo you ever wonder if you've done enough to make it to heaven? Do you ever wonder if you've done enough to stay a Christian? Pastor Dan looks into these questions in this week's sermon.
Do I Have Enough Faith?
May 08, 2023 13:45 - 16 minutes - 31.8 MBEver wonder if you have enough faith? Pastor Dan tackles that question in this sermon.
Am I Lovable?
May 08, 2023 13:27 - 22 minutes - 41.9 MBWe all have parts of ourselves that we're embarrassed about. We all have things we don't want others to know about. And God knows about all of it. Does he really love us in spite of how well he knows us?
Is What the Bible Says True?
April 24, 2023 12:30 - 24 minutes - 45.5 MBWe all struggle with doubt at times. Do we ever wonder if God is real? Do we wonder if what the Bible says is true? Pastor Dan tackles those questions in this sermon.
Easter Sunday
April 10, 2023 14:11 - 21 minutes - 40.3 MBWhat does Jesus' Resurrection mean for us? We explore that question as we celebrate the victory of our Lord.
Burnout
March 29, 2023 13:04 - 26 minutes - 47.2 MBWhat is burnout? Who experiences burnout? How do we respond to burnout? How did Jesus respond to burnout? These are some of the questions we look at in the sermon this morning.
"Who is My Family?"
March 20, 2023 13:51 - 26 minutes - 49.4 MBThis sermon takes a look at how Jesus responded to his family coming to urge him to take a break from his ministry. We will wrestle with questions of how much emphasis should be put on the nuclear family, and how much should be put on the spiritual family. How does one grow closer to their brothers and sisters in Christ? What does that look like?
Sacred Cows
March 13, 2023 12:54 - 22 minutes - 40.8 MBWhat is a sacred cow? Do we let them get in the way of God's mission? Are we able to see them in our own lives? How should we respond to them? How did Jesus respond to them? These are questions that this sermon addresses.
"Follow Me"
March 06, 2023 14:20 - 28 minutes - 54.5 MBWhy did Jesus ask the tax collector to "follow" him? How do you think he felt about that? How did the Pharisees feel about that? How do you think the disciples felt about that? What does it look like to follow Jesus? What is he calling us to? These are some of the things Pastor Dan talks about in this sermon.
Relationship
February 27, 2023 13:49 - 22 minutes - 42.1 MBIs your relationship with God personal or transactional? What kind of relationship is God after? What does this mean for us? What is he calling us to? What does ministry look like? These are questions Pastor Dan tackles in this sermon.