Christian Sermons from Calvary Chapel Greenmeadow, North Kingstown, RI
819 episodes - English - Latest episode: 7 days ago -It is our goal here at Calvary Chapel to help Christians grow in the knowledge and love of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. So we would like to encourage you to listen in as Pastor Rich Chapman teaches verse by verse from the Word of God. Studying the Word is key in achieving growth and maturity in our Christian walks, so subscribe to this Podcast and start growing today!
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The surety of Jesus
December 23, 2012 18:00 - 37 minutes - 34.7 MBWhile this world offers little in the way of security, the Bible assures us that God is our rock, our fortress, and our savior. His foundation is faithful, right, and true and He delivers us from the slippery footing of the slimy pit.
Colossians 3:15
December 16, 2012 18:00 - 32 minutes - 29.4 MBDo you rely on a feeling of peace to know that you are in God's will? It is not our own level of comfort that matters, but the peace that comes from Christ is something we can rely on. That type of peace comes through prayer.
The "What If's"
December 09, 2012 18:00 - 34 minutes - 31.3 MBIt is normal for us to fear and to ask ourselves, "what if?" When this question arises, answer it with: "God will help us at break of day" and "There is a river whose streams make glad the city of God." Then we can be still and know that He is God.
Colossians 3:12-14
December 02, 2012 18:00 - 35 minutes - 32.6 MBJust as we expect others to accept our idiosyncrasies, we are told to bear those of others. Christians have a high calling to be a forgiving people and to display the grace and love necessary to live in peace with one another.
Stop and say, "Thank you!"
November 25, 2012 18:00 - 33 minutes - 30.7 MBAlthough today, Thanksgiving is often viewed as just a prelude to Black Friday, Bradford, Washington, and Lincoln saw it differently. They, like David, Nehemiah, Daniel, and Paul, demonstrated thankful hearts.
Colossians 3:7-11
November 18, 2012 18:00 - 32 minutes - 30 MBThe average person is said to tell 2.92 lies in 10 minutes and unwholesome, talk, words, and jokes are prevalent among Christians today. But these filthy clothes don't suite us any more. Ask for God's help in avoiding these things.
Colossians 3:5,6
November 11, 2012 18:00 - 37 minutes - 34 MBOur earthly nature, and in particular, sexual immorality, is something we must put to death. Divorce, abortion, and sexually transmitted disease are examples of how it will affect you and those around you.
Colossians 3:1-4
November 04, 2012 18:00 - 35 minutes - 32.3 MBIs it possible to be too heavenly minded? On the contrary, the way to maximize our earthly good is to be focused on things above and faithfully server the Lord. Look up! Our citizenship is in heaven.
Colossians 2:16-23
October 28, 2012 18:00 - 36 minutes - 33.7 MBRituals and regulations do not provide reality to our spiritual lives. They are only shadows of the essence of the Christian faith, which is Jesus. Those who practice them serve the flesh. Instead, hold firmly to Christ.
Colossians 2:11-15
October 21, 2012 18:00 - 35 minutes - 32.2 MBIt's only what Christ has done that matters. We were dead and separated from Him and there is nothing we can do to make us alive again. Because we are forgiven through Christ, we ought to forgive others.
Luke 24:13-35
October 14, 2012 18:00 - 45 minutes - 41.5 MBOften times the obstacles to understanding God's word are in our hearts and not in our heads. The resurrected Jesus rebuked two with this problem on the road to Emmaus, and then He explained the scriptures to them thoroughly.
Col 2:8-10
October 07, 2012 18:00 - 29 minutes - 26.6 MBThe answers to life's big questions are not found in human wisdom. They must be soundly and securely based on Jesus. The enemy would like to keep us ignorant and unaware of the fullness we have been given in Christ.
Col 2:6,7
September 30, 2012 18:00 - 39 minutes - 36.2 MBAlthough we may suffer for Christ, we must continue to live and walk with him by faith in simple trust. In order to do this, we must be strongly rooted in Him.
Romans 3
September 23, 2012 18:00 - 39 minutes - 36.3 MBGod's Word reveals to us that we are helpless and lost without Him, but we are not hopeless. Although we have no cause for boasting in our righteous, believers can celebrate the righteousness that Christ imputed in us.
Relationships
September 16, 2012 18:00 - 46 minutes - 42.9 MBRelationships require work but there are five benefits to maintaining meaningful friendships: trust, accountability, respect, ethical standards, and a willingness to do good. Jesus is a relational being and will help us relate to others.
Revelation
September 09, 2012 18:00 - 47 minutes - 43.7 MBThe book of Revelation can be viewed as a blueprint for the things that will take place. It begins with a blessing for those who read it, warns of judgments to come, and concludes with the promise of Jesus' soon return. So the time to trust in Jesus is today.
Colossians 1:23b-2:5
September 02, 2012 18:00 - 41 minutes - 38.1 MBBelievers must suffer as Paul did if they seek to live for Christ. Paul rejoiced in his suffering because he knew that the basis of his hope was Christ's work applied within us. Christ in us gives us the constant expectation of glory.
Colossians 1:15-23
August 26, 2012 18:00 - 44 minutes - 40.5 MBThis week we are reminded of some of the characteristics of Jesus: The Son of God, God incarnate, the one by whom and for whom all things were created, Yahweh, the one who is. Is He your Lord and Savior?
Colossians 1:12-14
August 19, 2012 18:00 - 40 minutes - 55.1 MBWe have been rescued from the dominion of darkness and into the everlasting loving kingdom of light. If you have been saved by the blood of Jesus, you know the depths of darkness from which you were lifted.
Colossians 1:9-11
August 12, 2012 18:00 - 29 minutes - 27 MBPaul's prayer for fellow believers was that they know God's will and bear good fruit. We are reminded to pray for others and ourselves in the same way and to learn God's will for our lives through reading His word, fellowship, and prayer.
Colossians 1:1-8
August 05, 2012 18:00 - 36 minutes - 50.7 MBThe Apostle Paul takes the time to write an important letter to an unimportant place because of his love for the saints and to correct doctrinal errors that had crept into the church there.
Discipleship
July 29, 2012 18:00 - 34 minutes - 31.8 MBThe great commission gives every believer the responsibility to lead others to and in Christ. We can do this by investing our time, energy, and resources in younger believers, taking the time to instruct them and protect them.
Hosea 9-14
July 22, 2012 18:00 - 33 minutes - 30.3 MBIf we sow righteousness, we shall reap steadfast love. Our fruitfulness comes from Him. The righteous walk in His ways but the rebellious will stumble in them. God's desire is for us to return and walk rightly.
Hosea 4-8
July 15, 2012 18:00 - 39 minutes - 35.8 MBGod, through Hosea, provided Israel with warnings of His coming wrath because they had strayed from Him. They sowed the wind with their sin and reaped the whirlwind of consequences including exile and captivity.
Hosea 1-3
July 08, 2012 18:00 - 42 minutes - 38.7 MBThis week, Pastor Rich gives a brief overview of the Old Testament and the first minor Prophet, Hosea. God's unfailing love for Israel is clearly shown here. He could never forsake His people, even when they turn to other Gods.
Philippians 4:21-23
July 01, 2012 18:00 - 24 minutes - 22 MBAs Pastor Rich concludes the book of Philippians, he reviews the essential elements of the book's theme of joy and provides a handy reference to key verses.
Philippians 4:14-20
June 24, 2012 18:00 - 37 minutes - 33.9 MBYoung believers we should learn a consistent habit of cheerful committed giving, which is a fragrant offering to God. We do not give to get, but there is a connection between God's blessings and our attitude towards giving.
Philippians 4:10-13
June 17, 2012 18:00 - 32 minutes - 29.7 MBContentment is what is contained within us, not the circumstances around us. For the believer, Christ is within us. Be content with what you have because He will never leave nor forsake you.
Children's Ministry
June 10, 2012 18:00 - 41 minutes - 38.3 MBIn this special message, Justin Montoya discusses four aspects of children's ministry: God's heart towards children, the importance of children's ministry, our approach to it, and practical ways for more effective ministry to kids.
Philippians 4:8,9 -- Right Thinking and Action
June 03, 2012 18:00 - 25 minutes - 23.3 MBMankind's natural tendency is to think evil thoughts. God calls us to fill our minds with goodness. If we intentionally think of something often enough, we will get to the point where we can't stop thinking about it.
Philippians 4:6,7 -- Anxiety and Help!
May 27, 2012 18:00 - 29 minutes - 26.9 MBWhen in the midst of trials and anxious moments, prayer should be our first remedy. It is not that God will change our circumstances, but He promises us a peace that goes beyond our understanding if our minds are fixed on Him.
Gospel for Asia
May 20, 2012 18:00 - 57 minutes - 52.7 MBJohn Beers discusses the plight of the children in India and how Gospel for Asia is reaching many through their Bridge of Hope centers. The harvest is ripe and John explains how you can help now.
Philippians 4:2-5 -- Conflict, Rejoicing, and Gentleness
May 13, 2012 18:00 - 38 minutes - 35.7 MBConflicts and division can occur even among believers. When they do, we should remember that we are fighting a common enemy. By turning our hearts and minds towards rejoicing in the Lord, it is easier to be gentle with one another.
Philippians 4:1
May 06, 2012 18:00 - 29 minutes - 26.7 MBStand firm in the Lord our rock and do not turn from doing good work. Jesus is our foothold and it is only our steadfastness in Him that will allow us to stand during persecution and difficulties.
Philippians 3:17-19
April 29, 2012 18:00 - 38 minutes - 35.2 MBTrue leadership presents itself as an example for others to follow. Since Paul followed the example of Christ, he was a good example for others. In the same way, we should be controlled by the spirit and not by the flesh.
Philippians 3:12-16
April 22, 2012 18:00 - 32 minutes - 29.9 MBIn order to participate in the Greek games, you had to be a citizen of Greece. Since we are citizens of heaven, we ought to press-on to pursue after the Lord God with zeal, never slowing down nor turning back.
Philippians 3:10-11
April 15, 2012 18:00 - 37 minutes - 34.1 MBFrom cover to cover, the Bible is about knowing Jesus. The more time we spend with Him--in His word, prayer, and fellowship--the deeper that knowledge will be. Knowing Jesus is the essence of eternal life.
Sin and Death
April 08, 2012 18:00 - 28 minutes - 26.3 MBMankind faces many enemies, but perhaps the two most vicious are sin and death. Fortunately for Christians, both have been defeated. The cross has vanquished the sting of death when Jesus died for our sin. Live in its shadow!
Philippians 3:1-9
April 01, 2012 18:00 - 34 minutes - 31.5 MBWe are saved by faith. Anything that we add to that simple truth robs us of joy and denies the sufficiency of the cross. Our works and credentials are the things that keep us from knowing Christ as savior.
Philippians 2:19-30
March 25, 2012 18:00 - 42 minutes - 39.1 MBThe examples of Timothy and Epaphroditus challenge is to show genuine concern for others, to be united with fellow believers as brothers, to be hard workers in the faith, and to be courageous soldiers in spiritual warfare.
Philippians 2:12-18
March 18, 2012 18:00 - 28 minutes - 25.8 MBWorks do not save us, but once we are saved, Christ works in us to conform us to His will. We should be thinking and acting in a way that displays our faith and brings others to Jesus.
Philippians 2:5-11
March 11, 2012 18:00 - 33 minutes - 30.9 MBIn these verses, we are told who Jesus is and see the example He set for us. Although He is fully God, he emptied himself for our benefit. Our attitude is the way we are oriented towards a reference. Let us be oriented towards serving others.
Philippians 2:1-4
March 04, 2012 18:00 - 25 minutes - 23.6 MBThe comfort we receive during our suffering is meant not just for ourselves but to help others, also. If we do not pass this blessing on, we stagnate like the Dead Sea: always taking in but never giving back.
Philippians 1:27-30
February 26, 2012 18:00 - 43 minutes - 39.6 MBJoy as a Christian comes from living as a citizen of heaven, solidly grounded in the fundamentals of the faith. As we learn from the sufferings of Christ and of Paul, such joy may be found even in persecution and we do not need to fear it.
Philippians 1:18b-26
February 19, 2012 18:00 - 41 minutes - 37.9 MBHow would most people sum up the essence of life itself in a word? Money? Position? Health? For Paul, the answer was "Christ." If that is to be true in our own lives, it leaves no room for a passive existence. We should live to serve Christ with zeal!
Philippians 1:12-18a
February 12, 2012 18:00 - 35 minutes - 33 MBGod often uses the circumstances that bind us physically or emotionally to break down spiritual barriers. Such was the case with Paul's imprisonment, where his fearless commitment to the Gospel of Christ advanced his ministry even to the prison guards.
Philippians 1:7-11
February 05, 2012 18:00 - 38 minutes - 35.5 MBLike Paul, we should take joy in praying for others--both those who give us trouble, and our closest friends in Christ. By praying for others, we are bearing the fruit of righteousness by putting them before ourselves.
Philippians 1:1-6
January 29, 2012 18:00 - 34 minutes - 31.5 MBAs God continues to work in us to shape our character, we are tempted to ask, "Are we there yet?" What is that good work that He promised to complete in us? While we may not know the details, what we do know is that He is making us more like Christ Jesus every day.
Acts 16
January 22, 2012 18:00 - 48 minutes - 44 MBGod has commanded believers to seek the lost, but how do we know whom we should approach? The apostle Paul tried many doors and was sensitive to God's leading. We should pray for the Holy Spirit to open the eyes of the unbelievers we encounter.
Proverbs 3:5,6
January 15, 2012 18:00 - 36 minutes - 33.1 MBOne of the most well known proverbs instructs us to trust on the Lord and not in ourselves. Although this is against our nature, it is easy when you consider the character of the person in whom you are putting your trust.