Christian Sermons from Calvary Chapel Greenmeadow, North Kingstown, RI
817 episodes - English - Latest episode: 17 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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These Are Written (John 20:30,31)
June 20, 2021 18:45 - 31 minutes - 21.7 MBAt least thirty-five miracles are recorded in the gospels, but here we learn that there were many more. Jesus didn't stop then and He is still working today. These are written that we may look to Jesus as the object of our faith and believe in Him.
I Won't Believe, UNLESS… (John 6:24-29)
June 13, 2021 18:45 - 32 minutes - 22.7 MBDo not miss out on fellowship and the teaching of the Word by not showing up. Those who isolate themselves cannot hear correction and those with hard hearts will stubbornly refuse to believe. You must believe with your heart that Jesus is YOUR Lord.
Sunday Night in Jerusalem: Peace (John 20:19-23)
June 06, 2021 18:45 - 33 minutes - 23.7 MBWe find peace in His word, in His presence and by gathering with believers. We are to share this peace and the story of how we obtained it with others. Without the forgiveness of sin, the lost cannot experience Christ's peace, so bring Jesus to them.
Why Are You Crying? (John 20:10-18)
May 30, 2021 18:45 - 30 minutes - 21.6 MBPerhaps the first words Christ spoke after His resurrection were, "why are you crying?" Mary was brokenhearted, but she had an encounter with Jesus and she talked about it. Can we tell anyone that Jesus is alive and working in our lives?
Denying Jesus (John 18:15-18; 25-27)
May 23, 2021 18:45 - 28 minutes - 20.2 MBAre you a true disciple of Jesus, do you spend time with Him, and do you really know Him? If so, would you ever deny it for fear of not fitting-in? He will restore us, but we may weep bitterly. True followers of Christ cannot hide; we will stand out.
What is Truth? (John 18:37, 38)
May 16, 2021 18:45 - 27 minutes - 19.5 MBIs truth relative, or is it absolute? Does it matter? Where does truth come from? Truth comes from the nature of God himself, is unchanging and important. We are sanctified by His Word, which is truth. Everyone on the side of truth listens to Jesus.
Jesus is King (John 18:28-19:16)
May 09, 2021 18:45 - 33 minutes - 23.3 MBJesus is King over all, but is He the King of your life? Proclaiming to be the King of Kings was the reason for His crucifixion. What then shall we do with Jesus? Praise Him, for we used to dwell in darkness, but He has led us into His kingdom of light!
God Is Not To Blame For Our Temptations (James 1:12-18)
May 02, 2021 18:45 - 29 minutes - 20.6 MBTemptation is a universal human experience but God is not even remotely responsible for it. Sin begins with a feeling of desire, followed by rationalization (deception), a plan to make it happen (design), and disobedience. Don't blame God for your sin.
Jesus on Trial (John 18:12-14,19-23, Matthew 26:57-67; 27:1-2)
April 25, 2021 18:45 - 32 minutes - 22.6 MBTrials bring out information. The trial of Jesus revealed that He claimed to be the messiah. He was found guilty of making the claims, but no evidence showed that He lied. He was sentenced for Blasphemy, but He was guilt of telling the truth.
The Great I Am, Arrested? (John 18:1-12)
April 18, 2021 18:45 - 32 minutes - 22.8 MBDid they bind Jesus? Could they? Jesus was bound by His love for us and that is why He was bound. We need to remember that He is the Great I Am and that He has all power and authority and He willingly gave His life for us. Therefor, we follow Him.
The Garden of Gethsemane (John 18:1; Matthew 26:36-46)
April 11, 2021 18:45 - 33 minutes - 23.5 MBWhen faced with a heavy heart, Jesus isolated himself and prayed; yet He still had a small group of friends to share His burdens with. We too need a few good believing friends and prayer. It may not change our situation, but it will change our hearts.
Easter Sunday (John 20:1-9)
April 04, 2021 18:45 - 26 minutes - 18.3 MBIf Christ was not raised, we would still be dead in our sins. Thankfully, we have eyewitness accounts of the empty tomb and many prophecies that predicted it. He was raised for our justification. A dead savior cannot save, but we have a living Savior.
Jesus' Death and Burial... But Sunday is Coming (John 18: 1, 19:1-42)
March 28, 2021 18:45 - 38 minutes - 27.3 MBThe fall of man led to the cross, and the very thorns it brought, scarred the head of the savior. While the Romans struck His face, we kneel before it, thankful that He willingly gave up His spirit, and that although it is Friday, Sunday is coming!
Jesus Praying...Those who are His...Sent into the world (John 17:18, 19)
March 21, 2021 18:45 - 29 minutes - 20.3 MBWe are here at this time in history for a purpose. Primarily, we are to represent Jesus in this world as His ambassadors. Are you praying for your neighbors and coworkers and looking for opportunities to share the gospel? Be a light to them.
Jesus Praying… Those Who are His… Set Apart (John 17:14-17)
March 14, 2021 18:45 - 34 minutes - 23.8 MBAs believers, we are sanctified, set apart by God, but do we experience it in our daily lives? Are we continuously being changed, becoming more set apart? The world around us will make this difficult but by reading His Word, this growth is possible.
Jesus Praying... Those Who are His… Set Apart (John 17:14-17)
March 14, 2021 18:45 - 34 minutes - 23.8 MBAs believers, we are sanctified, set apart by God, but do we experience it in our daily lives? Are we continuously being changed, becoming more set apart? The world around us will make this difficult but by reading His Word, this growth is possible.
Jesus Praying... Unity (John 17:11)
March 07, 2021 18:45 - 24 minutes - 17.2 MBAs Christians, our unity is in the fact that Christ is central in our lives. He gave us His glory that we can be one. The world will know that Jesus loves us by the unity we demonstrate. Therefore, we must unite around the cross or else be divided.
Jesus Praying... For Us (John 17:9-15, 24)
February 28, 2021 18:45 - 31 minutes - 22.2 MBDo you ever need prayer? If you belong to Jesus, He is praying for you now. He speaks to the Father in our defense and for our protection so that we would be guarded and preserved in the midst of evil until we can dwell in the house of the Lord forever.
Jesus Praying… For Us (John 17:9-15, 24)
February 28, 2021 18:45 - 31 minutes - 22.2 MBDo you ever need prayer? If you belong to Jesus, He is praying for you now. He speaks to the Father in our defense and for our protection so that we would be guarded and preserved in the midst of evil until we can dwell in the house of the Lord forever.
Knowing God (John 17:1-8)
February 21, 2021 18:45 - 35 minutes - 24.5 MBEverything that Jesus has came from the Father and the same is true for us because we are His children. That relationship requires knowing one another. He already knows us, but do we know Him? If we are to glory in anything, it is that we know God.
Deliver Us From Evil (Matthew 6:13b)
February 14, 2021 18:45 - 24 minutes - 17.6 MBWe need God to rescue us from all sorts of evil, including the evil one, by drawing us to Himself. That requires for us to recognize that we are always in a battle and that He has the power to save us. His help comes when we pray, giving Him the glory.
Keep Our Eyes on Jesus (Hebrews 12:1,2)
February 07, 2021 18:45 - 21 minutes - 15.5 MBEven in difficult times we have to keep our eyes on the finish line, which is Jesus. He has set out for each of us, our own special race. Looking beyond our circumstances, we have a lot to look forward to. In Jesus there is peace, truth, and love.
And Lead Us Not Into Temptation (Matthew 6:13a)
January 31, 2021 18:45 - 34 minutes - 23.8 MBBeing tempted is not a sin; giving in to temptation is. Sin is no longer unavoidable since Jesus is living in us. God does not DO the tempting (it comes by our own evil desire, the world, and the devil), but He wants us to obey and love Him by choice.
Forgive Us Our Debts As We Forgive Our Debtors (Matthew 6:12)
January 24, 2021 18:45 - 24 minutes - 17.4 MBForgiveness, like bread, is a daily need, but we are to also give it. Our forgiveness is tied to forgiving others. This is not easy, which is why we need to pray about it, but it is for our own good so that we do not destroy ourselves with bitterness.
Give Us This Day Our Daily Bread (Matthew 6:11)
January 17, 2021 18:45 - 29 minutes - 20.8 MBOur daily dependence on God is for more than just food. We need His spiritual sustenance every day as we have a daily relationship with Him. We also must trust Him for our physical needs and not have doubt or fear that He would leave us in want.
The Lord’s Prayer, Part II (Matthew 6:10)
January 10, 2021 18:45 - 28 minutes - 19.8 MBIs He really King in your heart or are you playing a church game? We need to renounce our own throne and let God rule according to His will, which, although not known perfectly by us, is perfectly executed in heaven. It will change how we pray and live.
The Lord’s Prayer, Part I (Matthew 6:5-9)
January 03, 2021 18:45 - 33 minutes - 23.3 MBHaving a sacred and private place to pray is a good idea. It can help us enjoy being in God's presence. Model prayer begins with God and recognizes our relationship with the Holy One to Whom we pray. He is perfect and we are lowly sinners.
The Lord’s Prayer, Part I (Matthew 6:5-10)
January 03, 2021 18:45 - 33 minutes - 23.3 MBHaving a sacred and private place to pray is a good idea. It can help us enjoy being in God's presence. Model prayer begins with God and recognizes our relationship with the Holy One to Whom we pray. He is perfect and we are lowly sinners.
Christmas Eve Message
December 27, 2020 18:45 - 28 minutes - 20.3 MBAt Christmas we celebrate a birth like no other.
The Perfect Gift (John 16:28)
December 20, 2020 18:45 - 30 minutes - 21.6 MBJesus came down to us from the glory of Heaven. He was sent from the Father God. He arrived with a purpose and a holy mission. Gifts are good, but considering that Jesus is the perfect gift, we ought to accept Him and work hard to know Him better.
Peace and Trouble (John 16:33)
December 13, 2020 18:45 - 31 minutes - 21.8 MBJesus did not promise peace. In fact, He promised trouble. He offered us His peace, but it is not automatic. We need to turn to Him for it. Believers can take heart that Jesus has fought the battle for us and He is the victor!
Access (John 16:23-31)
December 06, 2020 18:45 - 33 minutes - 23.6 MBThis relationship that you and I have with the Father exists because we know the son. Because of the son, we are able to have a relationship with the Father. Access to the Father occurred when the veil was torn after Jesus gave His life for us.
Grief to Joy (John 16:16-24)
November 29, 2020 18:45 - 32 minutes - 22 MBWe will weep and mourn in this life, but our grief will turn to joy when we see Him again. Although we may have to wait longer than the 3 days the Apostles waited for the resurrection, we have the Spirit already. Joy comes when our eyes are on Christ.
Truth (John 16:12-13)
November 22, 2020 18:45 - 32 minutes - 22.6 MBThe Holy Spirit guides us to truth, and that truth aligns with the Bible. Satan is the father of lies and therefore we battle for the truth in a world that esteems lies. The Spirit, speaking only what He hears from Jesus, brings us wisdom for all time.
The Holy Spirit (John 16:5-6)
November 15, 2020 18:45 - 31 minutes - 22.4 MBIt was for the good of Jesus' disciples, and for us all, that He left this earth. The Holy Spirit was sent so that God could be with and in every believer. The Spirit convicts us when we sin, keeps us right with God, and proclaims the coming judgment.
The Holy Spirit (John 16:5,6)
November 15, 2020 18:45 - 31 minutes - 22.4 MBIt was for the good of Jesus' disciples, and for us all, that He left this earth. The Holy Spirit was sent so that God could be with and in every believer. The Spirit convicts us when we sin, keeps us right with God, and proclaims the coming judgment.
We are not alone (John 15:26-27)
November 08, 2020 18:45 - 26 minutes - 18.8 MBNo matter what is going on in the world, we are not alone; the Holy Spirit is with us. The Spirit should cause us to look to, and point others to, Jesus. Knowing that He, and not anyone else, is the savior gives us peace so that we can be a bold witness.
We are not alone (John 15:26, 27)
November 08, 2020 18:45 - 26 minutes - 18.8 MBNo matter what is going on in the world, we are not alone; the Holy Spirit is with us. The Spirit should cause us to look to, and point others to, Jesus. Knowing that He, and not anyone else, is the savior gives us peace so that we can be a bold witness.
Hate (John 15:18-25; 16:1-2)
November 01, 2020 18:45 - 31 minutes - 21.8 MBIf we follow Jesus, we should expect for the world to hate us, since it hates Him. Because we live differently from those around us, and because the contrast highlights their sin, we are despised. A blessing awaits us when we suffer because of Him.
Friends (John 15:13-16)
October 25, 2020 18:45 - 26 minutes - 18.7 MBSpending time with people, communicating with them, and sharing experiences are keys to building friendships. Jesus says that He is a friend to those who do as He commands. There is no better friendship in which to invest your time and effort.
Joy (John 15:11)
October 18, 2020 18:45 - 28 minutes - 20.1 MBThe joy we experience in this life is directly proportional to how closely we walk with Jesus. We should not seek joy, but we receive it as we seek God. Sing praise songs to Him, spend time in His word, and meditate on heaven, our future home.
Love (John 15:9-14,17)
October 11, 2020 18:45 - 33 minutes - 23.6 MBDo we really know that Jesus loves us? Jesus loves us with the same love that God the Father has for His Son. That should be something to meditate upon. One way to remain in His love is to obey His command to love one another as He loves us.
Fruit (John 15:1-8, 16)
October 04, 2020 18:45 - 27 minutes - 19.5 MBAny good fruit comes from God. In order to bear good fruit requires pruning and it is His Word cleanses and cuts out the dead parts in us. Bearing good fruit is a sign that we are His disciples but to do so, we must make a choice to abide in Him daily.
Greater is He that is in You (John 14:30)
September 27, 2020 18:45 - 25 minutes - 18.1 MBNot only does the enemy have no charge against Jesus but also he has no charge against us! Our debt has been paid. Furthermore, God is infinitely more powerful than the enemy. But we need His Word in us to fight. We cannot fight from our own strength.
Peace (John 14:27)
September 20, 2020 18:45 - 23 minutes - 16.5 MBIn life, there are many struggles and sins that rob us of our peace, but Jesus left us His peace as an inheritance. While peace starts at the cross, the world can only give trouble. Three practical ways to get peace: trust Him, pray, and follow His way.
Never Alone (John 14:15-20; 25-26)
September 13, 2020 18:45 - 33 minutes - 23.5 MBThe Lord has promised that he will be with us forever. This is true regardless of what you feel. He works within us and reminds us of His word. Since He lives with us and in us, we must honor Him with our bodies and not be at conflict with Him.
Love Him. Obey Him (John 14:15, 21, 31)
September 06, 2020 18:45 - 33 minutes - 23.2 MBA sign that we love Jesus is that we obey His commands. We are commanded to walk in love, which implies living according to His word. If we do, He will dwell with us and in us. Joy awaits for our obedience.
Ask for Anything... in Jesus' Name (John 14:13-14)
August 30, 2020 18:45 - 31 minutes - 22.2 MBGod tells us to ask Him for what we want, but our prayer requests need to be in accordance with God's nature and should be focused on bringing Him glory. We must ask with a pure heart and believe that He wants to answer us because He loves us.
Know Him, believe Him, ask Him (John 14:7-14)
August 23, 2020 18:45 - 34 minutes - 23.9 MBIf we really know Jesus we know the Father, but to do so we need to pay attention to, and follow, His teachings. If we do not believe all of what God says about Himself, we create a different god. What we ask Him for shows what we think of His will.
Only One Way? (John 14:4-6)
August 16, 2020 18:45 - 29 minutes - 20.6 MBJesus is the way (to heaven), the truth (in a world of lies), and the life (abundant life that He promised). He is the only way because He is the only one who conquered sin. Either we die or we believe in the one who died for us.