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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What? Are We Blind Too? (John 9:39-41)
September 22, 2019 18:45 - 38 minutes - 35.6 MBThere are none so blind as those who will not see. We can be blinded by our own knowledge and pride, thinking that we can see well. Those who admit they are blind, call out to God who gives them sight. Being humble is the first step being able to see.
One thing I know: I was blind but now I see! (John 9:13-34)
September 15, 2019 18:45 - 42 minutes - 39.1 MBWe can sometimes be like the Pharisees, wanting God to work in accordance with our understanding, but God has higher ways. We need not understand them, but we must give our testimony, telling others what we KNOW God has done for us.
Jesus the Great Physician (John 9:6-9; 35-38)
September 08, 2019 18:45 - 42 minutes - 39.3 MBJesus heals, but first, He asks us to surrender to Him. This requires obedience and sacrificing our will for His even when what He asks seems foolish or impossible. When we do this, we are changed in a way that others can see.
What Can God Do About It? (John 9:1-5)
September 01, 2019 18:45 - 35 minutes - 32.6 MBWhen bad circumstances come, the answer is not in assessing blame, but in trusting God. Sometimes we bring them as a result of our own actions and sometimes because we live in a fallen world. Either way, they are an opportunity for God's grace to abound.
Who Do You Think You Are? (John 8:48-59)
August 25, 2019 18:45 - 37 minutes - 34.6 MBWhile the world dishonors Jesus, Jesus honors the Father, and the Father judges the world. Knowing this judgment is coming, it is important to recognize that the only thing that separates us from eternal life with God is the sin of unbelief.
Hope (Psalm 42:5-11)
August 18, 2019 18:45 - 22 minutes - 20.5 MBHope is the belief--not the wish--that things will get better. The first ingredient of hope is faith, and faith is a reason to go on that has nothing to do with you. When your soul is downcast, put your Hope in God. Preach this message to yourself.
The Challenges and Blessings of Being in the Word Daily
August 04, 2019 18:45 - 50 minutes - 46 MBThere are several common excuses used to justify not reading the Bible: no time, not knowing where to start, being too tired or distracted. Yet somehow there is plenty of time to interact with media, which provides a message contrary to our faith.
The Challenges and Blessings of Being in the Word Daily
August 04, 2019 18:45 - 50 minutes - 46 MBThere are several common excuses used to justify not reading the Bible: no time, not knowing where to start, being too tired or distracted. Yet somehow there is plenty of time to interact with media, which provides a message contrary to our faith.
Remaining, Abiding, Living in His Word (John 8:30-32)
July 28, 2019 18:45 - 46 minutes - 42.6 MBIf you live in His Word, then you are a disciple, as the great commission calls us to be. When the Bible lives in us, it arms us with the belt of truth and the sword of the Word. It gives us freedom and it allows us to be fruitful Christians.
The Art of Listening (John 8:13-25)
July 21, 2019 18:45 - 41 minutes - 37.8 MBPreconceived ideas can prevent us from listening and truly understanding what someone is saying. When we are too proud, stubborn, or distracted, we are poor listeners. If you aren't hearing God's voice, it might be time to check your listening skills.
I Am the Light of the World (John 8:12)
July 14, 2019 18:45 - 44 minutes - 40.6 MBJesus asserted that He was the light of the World. As we follow Him, not only does His light allow us to see where we are going, it enables us to see the things around us more clearly. Although it is sometimes difficult, live as a child of the light.
Ready to Throw Stones (John 7:53-8:11)
July 07, 2019 18:45 - 40 minutes - 37.2 MBWe are often quick to criticize the sins of others while ignoring our own. As sinners, we should not condemn other believers. There is no condemnation in Jesus. He is faithful to forgive and He wants us to draw closer to Him and walk in His paths.
If Anyone is Thirsty (John 7:37-39)
June 30, 2019 18:45 - 47 minutes - 43.7 MBAre we thirsty for truth? Jesus taught that there is only one place to go to quench that thirst. Drinking the Living Water not only refreshes us, but also helps us to be fruitful. In doing so, we gain the blessing of being filled with the Holy Spirit.
The Great Divide (John 7:40-43)
June 23, 2019 18:45 - 44 minutes - 41 MBMany are deceived, believing they have the keys to knowledge, but God reveals His truth to the simple. Christians should expect criticism and even persecution for their simple faith. There will always be a great divide between believers and the world.
No one ever spoke the way this man does! (John 7:25-46)
June 16, 2019 18:45 - 38 minutes - 35.7 MBJesus has important things to say and we should listen to Him. No one else has the way to eternal life. Are we too busy and distracted to read His word?
Jesus Teaches: A Heart to Obey (John 7:10-24)
June 09, 2019 18:45 - 37 minutes - 34.6 MBJesus did not seek His own honor. Instead He taught the people what the Father wanted them to do. To be teachable, it is most important to have a heart to know God and not just strive for head knowledge. Surrender your will and obey Him today.
PR Campaign for Jesus? God's Ways Vs. Our Ways (John 7:1-10)
June 02, 2019 18:45 - 43 minutes - 39.9 MBJesus' brothers wanted to send Jesus on a public relations campaign after many turned away from Him. Jesus, though, is about love, and not about fame. Like Jesus, we need to be on God's timing, not man's. If you want to be first, you need to be last.
To Whom Shall We Go? (John 6:67-71)
May 26, 2019 18:45 - 36 minutes - 33.4 MBJesus does not force anyone to stay with Him, but if you leave, to what do you return? Sin, religion, work, and other distractions are not where we will find the peace that Jesus provides. To leave Him is to find desolation, ruin, and death.
The Good Shepherd (Psalm 23:1)
May 19, 2019 18:45 - 43 minutes - 40.4 MBBy declaring the Lord as our shepherd, we are expressing confidence in His ability to comfort us in all things. The sheep that stay near the shepherd are never hungry or thirsty, and they never get lost. Are you listening for His voice? Do what it says!
Who Can Accept? (John 6:60-66)
May 12, 2019 18:45 - 44 minutes - 40.9 MBIt is difficult when the foundation of the basis for our pride is stripped away, but Jesus tells us that the Spirit is necessary for understanding and it is by the Spirit that we are saved. Any reliance on our knowledge or religious observance is a trap.
A Hard Teaching (John 6:51-59)
May 05, 2019 18:45 - 39 minutes - 36.7 MBAs the saying goes, "you are what you eat." We are to consume Jesus. Jesus uses this difficult metaphor to expose the pride of the Pharisees who would not accept its clear meaning. It also foreshadows His ultimate sacrifice for us on the cross.
Grumbling, Complaining, Murmuring (John 6:41-50)
April 28, 2019 18:45 - 34 minutes - 32 MBWhen we complain, we are expressing a lack of trust in the way God does things. Complaining sets up a pattern of constant dissatisfaction and has spiritual and physical consequences. We must humbly learn to trust Him to be content.
The Second Half of the Story
April 21, 2019 18:45 - 45 minutes - 41.4 MBIf Jesus did not rise from the dead, then there is no point to our faith. But because He did, Jesus took our sadness, disappointment, and fear and turned them around. He broke the power of sin so that we do not have to pay the penalty, which is death.
His Love Among Us (1 John 4:9)
April 14, 2019 18:45 - 34 minutes - 31.4 MBDuring the triumphal entry, Jesus was for a moment, adored. Yet He wept over Jerusalem knowing the troubles they would soon face. Jesus' love for us does not depend on our reciprocation. Likewise, we are to love Him and our neighbor selflessly.
Real Bread (John 6:30-40)
April 07, 2019 18:45 - 45 minutes - 41.7 MBBread is found in every diet of all people around the world. It is necessary for our physical health. But Jesus is the Bread of Life. He is necessary for our current physical lives and our eternal life in heaven. Believe, repent, and follow Him today.
What Must We Do? (John 6:28,29)
March 31, 2019 18:45 - 44 minutes - 40.5 MBWe all want free stuff, but because we are prideful, we also want to take credit for getting it. This leads some to think they can earn salvation. But the work of God is only to believe in the one whom He has sent. Free salvation must be accepted humbly.
In Search of Jesus... Why? (John 6:22-27)
March 24, 2019 18:45 - 36 minutes - 33.8 MBThe human race is prone to neglecting noble things while pursuing that which brings immediate gratification. Christians are not immune to this. We need to follow Jesus not for temporal rewards, but for eternal love. Follow Him for who He is.
Teen Challenge / Impossible (John 6:16-21)
March 17, 2019 18:45 - 1 hour - 60.8 MBEven when we do not see or sense Jesus, He is near, watching over us. When we listen to Him and read His word, it will dispel our fear, and following His voice will allow us to do the impossible. Until we do, we will not truly know His power.
More Than a Meal (John 6:1-15)
March 10, 2019 18:45 - 48 minutes - 44.8 MBThrough the miracle of the loaves and fishes, we learn to not despair in the face of seemingly impossible odds, to offer all we have even when we think that it is not enough, and to remember that Jesus can multiply even that which is dead.
Overwhelming Testimony (John 5:31-47)
March 03, 2019 18:45 - 38 minutes - 35.1 MBWe have testimony of Christ's deity from John the Baptist, who pointed to Jesus by testifying to the truth, the works of Jesus, which show that the Father sent Him, God the Father who called Jesus His son, and the writings of Moses. Now choose Him!
Death to Life (John 5:24-30)
February 24, 2019 18:45 - 42 minutes - 38.8 MBWe all start our lives in a state of spiritual death, which is separation from God. It is by trusting and believing (putting our full trust in) Jesus that we cross over from death to life. The evidence of that life is expressed in the way we live.
What Did Jesus Say? (John 5:16-23)
February 17, 2019 18:45 - 28 minutes - 26.6 MBIn order to understand who Jesus is, we should know what He said about Himself: that He is the Lord of the Sabbath and is equal with God, yet independent. He holds power over life and death, passes judgment, and is worthy of worship and honor.
Get up, leave your past, and walk with Him (John 5:1-15)
February 10, 2019 18:45 - 43 minutes - 39.8 MBAlthough Jesus asks us to do things we cannot do ourselves, He gives us the strength. Stop wallowing in self-created misery. Follow His calling and get up, leave no provision for failure, and live for Him. Then tell others what He has done for you!
Take Jesus at His Word (John 4:43-54)
February 03, 2019 18:45 - 28 minutes - 26.1 MBWhen we are facing difficulties, we must bring them to Jesus and trust in Him even before seeing any results. Jesus gives us His word and we are to believe it. By practicing this, we can grow from a crisis faith to a confirmed faith that is contagious.
Many Find It
January 27, 2019 18:45 - 47 minutes - 43.4 MBWe all have shortcomings that may make us think we are not able to share Christ such as our upbringing, a poor reputation, or a lack of knowledge. But Jesus has always used flawed people to share the truth. It is not what we know, but who: Jesus.
True Food (John 4:27; 31-38)
January 20, 2019 18:45 - 39 minutes - 35.9 MBJesus' food was doing His Father's will. We too are sustained by having a heart to do the will of God. His will for us includes reaching others for the kingdom. We must work while we are able because we only have so much time.
True Worship (John 4:19-26)
January 13, 2019 18:45 - 42 minutes - 39.2 MBSome forms of worship follow religious tradition, but Christians are called to have a relationship, not religion. While religion works from the outside in, relationship works from the inside out. The Holy Spirit makes our worship pleasing to God.
Sir, give me this water (John 4:15-19; 28-29)
January 06, 2019 18:45 - 37 minutes - 34.1 MBSometimes the intent of our prayers is for God to make our lives more convenient. Really, Jesus came to fulfill the deepest need we have--to wash us and give us eternal life. Jesus gets to the heart of what we need to be right before Him.
Living Water (John 4:1-14)
December 30, 2018 18:45 - 44 minutes - 41 MBEveryone needs water: physical water for biological life, and living water for spiritual life. Those who have Jesus have an everlasting spring within them to satisfy their thirst. Explaining this need to an unsaved person is the beginning of evangelism.
Where is Jesus From? (John 3:31-36)
December 23, 2018 18:45 - 40 minutes - 37.7 MBSome would say Jesus was from Nazareth, others would say from Bethlehem, but both answers are wrong. Jesus is from heaven and He was sent down to be with you and me. For this reason, those who believe should be joyfully experiencing abundant life.
Only What is Given from Heaven (John 3:22-30)
December 16, 2018 18:45 - 50 minutes - 46.6 MBEnvy hurts our walk with Christ. Since we only possess what has been given to us from above, when we complain about what we have or don't have, we are really complaining against God. Let your joy come from helping others, not from your stuff.
A Song of Thanksgiving, Part II (Psalm 107:17-32)
December 09, 2018 18:45 - 42 minutes - 39.1 MBAlthough much of our trouble is our own doing, God often allows trouble to bring us to the end of ourselves. When we realize that we are powerless to calm the storm, He is ready to answer our desperate prayer, which should be made with a thankful heart.
Brokenhearted (Psalm 34:18, 147:3)
December 02, 2018 18:45 - 41 minutes - 37.9 MBIn terms of time and position, the Lord cannot get any closer to us. Our God is here now and cares deeply for us in our despair. He knows us perfectly and binds up our wounds. Jesus died of a broken heart; no one understands our pain better than He.
Fully Rely On God
November 25, 2018 18:45 - 42 minutes - 38.7 MBGod will sometimes put us in situations where we are all too aware of our helplessness. Recognize that we can do nothing on our own, but can do all through His strength. This requires that we possess a hearing heart and a trusting spirit.
A Song of Thanksgiving, Part I (Psalm 107:1-16)
November 18, 2018 18:45 - 39 minutes - 36.2 MBMan tends to give thanks only when he is saved from calamity, or to pray sincerely only when he is in severe distress. Yet God responds swiftly and abundantly even when our motivations are rooted in our own self-interest.
No God Like Our God (Isaiah 63:4; 64)
November 11, 2018 18:45 - 36 minutes - 33.4 MBWhen we remember God's past blessings, deliverance, and faithfulness, we have no reason to grumble or lose heart. As we serve Him in difficult times and as we wait for Him, we may rejoice in the knowledge that He meets us in our situation.
Becoming What We Ought To Be (Ephesians 4:11-16)
November 04, 2018 18:45 - 36 minutes - 33.8 MBWe are not supposed to remain spiritual infants, but are to become more Christ-like through His Spirit. It is God who does the work within us, but we can resist Him and stunt our growth. Allowing Him to refine us makes us useful to Him and to others.
He Was Sent to Save Us (John 3:17-21)
October 28, 2018 18:45 - 37 minutes - 34.2 MBIn some ways, we are all stuck in quicksand. The harder we try to get out, the deeper we get. But Jesus was sent to save us. Those who believe love the light and the light helps them to recognize their situation and their need for a savior.
John 3:16
October 21, 2018 18:45 - 44 minutes - 41.2 MBJohn 3:16 is the most well known verse in the Bible, yet millions do not know it. It is so powerful because it encapsulates the entire gospel in one verse. It tells of the source, the extent, the sacrifice, and the results of God's love for us.
The Necessity of the Cross -- Look and Live (John 3:15,16)
October 14, 2018 18:45 - 31 minutes - 28.7 MBRegardless of how man treats the cross of Christ, it rises above all, reflecting His sovereign power over mankind and His strength to heal sinners. The idea of the cross is foolishness to those who are dying in their sin, but we must look to it to live.