Daniel Houck Preaching Podcast
105 episodes - English - Latest episode: 27 days ago - ★★★★★ - 4 ratingsJoin pastor, author, and theologian Daniel Houck for Calvary Hill's weekly preaching podcast. To learn more, visit calvaryhillbc.org.
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Episodes
Why Easter Matters
April 01, 2024 15:29 - 20 minutes - 47.4 MBIn this sermon on Colossians 1:15–20, Daniel Houck discusses the purpose of the resurrection of Jesus Christ.
Matthew #57: Should You Follow Imperfect Pastors?
March 25, 2024 12:43 - 30 minutes - 69.1 MBJesus says to do everything the Pharisees say, without doing what they do. What lessons does this have for how Christians should view pastoral leadership today? https://bio.link/danielwhouck https://www.calvaryhillbc.org/
Matthew #56: The Son and Lord of David
March 18, 2024 16:26 - 27 minutes - 63.1 MBThe Messiah is David’s descendant, and David’s Lord. How can this be? In this sermon, Daniel Houck discusses Jesus’ identity, who he really is: the Son of God. https://bio.link/danielwhouck https://www.calvaryhillbc.org/
Matthew #55: The Greatest Commandment
March 12, 2024 03:52 - 36 minutes - 84.3 MBWhat does it mean to love God with all your heart, soul, and mind, and why is doing so the greatest commandment of all? https://bio.link/danielwhouck https://www.calvaryhillbc.org/
Matthew #53: The Tax Trap
February 27, 2024 13:59 - 34 minutes - 77.8 MBJesus’ enemies unite to trap him with a question over taxes. Surely he must either support paying taxes, proving that he is a stooge of Rome, or be against paying taxes to Caesar, which would open him up to the charge that he was leading a rebellion. In this sermon, Daniel Houck discusses how Jesus responds to this trap, and what we can learn from it. https://bio.link/danielwhouck https://www.calvaryhillbc.org/
Matthew #52: The Parable of the Wedding Banquet
February 19, 2024 16:51 - 28 minutes - 64.5 MBJesus has harsh words for the leaders of Israel who had become corrupt, but in this parable, he warns Christians that they are no longer immune from temptation. The parable of the wedding banquet is a joyful yet sobering reminder that following Christ requires ongoing repentance. https://bio.link/danielwhouck https://www.calvaryhillbc.org/
Matthew #51: The Parable of the Wicked Tenants
February 13, 2024 02:28 - 34 minutes - 79.4 MBIn this dark parable of Jesus, judgment comes on tenants who murder the messengers of the owner. What does this mean by God’s work in Israel and the history of salvation? https://bio.link/danielwhouck https://www.calvaryhillbc.org/
Matthew #50: The Parable of the Two Sons
February 05, 2024 15:11 - 31 minutes - 73.1 MBProstitutes are entering the kingdom of heaven before priests. That is the genuinely shocking teaching of Jesus in the parable of the two sons. There is no one who is too far gone to go back to God, and no one who is so religious as to not need repentance. https://bio.link/danielwhouck https://www.calvaryhillbc.org/
Matthew #49: Jesus Destroys a Fig Tree
January 31, 2024 03:28 - 28 minutes - 65.2 MBWhy did Jesus curse a fig tree while walking with his disciples? How could he have promised that whatever we ask for in faith, we will receive? In this sermon, Daniel Houck discusses the living parable of the curse of the fig tree, and shows what Jesus teaches us about the nature of faith, prayer, and the Christian life. https://bio.link/danielwhouck https://www.calvaryhillbc.org/
Matthew #48: The Authority of Jesus
January 24, 2024 02:14 - 36 minutes - 82.6 MBJesus’ authority was characterized by humility, boldness, and divinity. Perhaps surprisingly, we are to imitate him in each of those respects. https://bio.link/danielwhouck https://www.calvaryhillbc.org/
Matthew #47: Persistent Prayer
January 16, 2024 21:42 - 32 minutes - 75 MBHave you ever prayed for something that mattered to you, and given up when it didn’t happen right away? What does that say about how you view prayer? The God to whom you pray? In this sermon, Daniel Houck discusses the power of persistent prayer. https://bio.link/danielwhouck https://www.calvaryhillbc.org/
Matthew #46: The Suffering, Serving, Ransoming Son of Man
January 08, 2024 21:41 - 34 minutes - 79.6 MBIn this sermon on Matthew 20:17–28, Daniel Houck discusses the meaning of Jesus’ death, and its significance for how we live. https://bio.link/danielwhouck https://www.calvaryhillbc.org/
Matthew #45: The Parable of the Workers in the Vineyard
December 19, 2023 10:00 - 28 minutes - 65.2 MBThis sermon discusses the parable of the workers in the vineyard, which may grate against our sense of fairness and justice. It is ultimately, however, a parable that teaches us profound lessons about the grace of God: both in world history and our individual lives. https://bio.link/danielwhouck https://www.calvaryhillbc.org/
Matthew #44: The Rich and the Kingdom of God
December 05, 2023 05:25 - 24 minutes - 55.1 MBThis sermon discusses what might seem like a surprising, out-of-character decision by Jesus: to turn a prospective follower away. Why would Jesus have done that? In this sermon, Daniel Houck discusses the cost of discipleship and Jesus’ teaching on the idol of wealth. https://bio.link/danielwhouck https://www.calvaryhillbc.org/
Matthew #43: Jesus’ Teaching on Children
November 26, 2023 16:00 - 24 minutes - 57.1 MBhttps://bio.link/danielwhouck https://www.calvaryhillbc.org/
Matthew #41: The Unforgiving Servant
October 10, 2023 09:00 - 32 minutes - 74.6 MBJesus offers forgiveness freely, but when you accept that forgiveness you owe it to others. In this sermon on the unforgiving servant, Daniel Houck discusses the misconception that the grace of the gospel is “cheap” and allows us to live our lives as though nothing had changed. https://bio.link/danielwhouck https://www.calvaryhillbc.org/
Matthew #40: Spiritual Accountability
October 03, 2023 09:00 - 32 minutes - 74.3 MBJust as athletes need coaches, training, and accountability to improve, Christians need spiritual accountability to follow God. https://bio.link/danielwhouck https://www.calvaryhillbc.org/
Matthew #39: Spiritual Amputation
September 26, 2023 09:00 - 33 minutes - 76.1 MBThis sermon discusses Jesus' countercultural teaching that the path to God requires giving up parts of our personality. https://bio.link/danielwhouck https://www.calvaryhillbc.org/
Matthew #38: Kingdom Greatness
September 18, 2023 12:00 - 32 minutes - 73.5 MBChristians are sometimes tempted to think pursuit of greatness is the sin of pride. But Jesus actually instructs his disciples to pursue greatness. The path to greatness, however, is counterintuitive. https://bio.link/danielwhouck https://www.calvaryhillbc.org/
Matthew #37: The Temple Tax
September 11, 2023 09:00 - 25 minutes - 57.8 MBWhat does this strange passage about Peter catching a fish with a coin in its mouth mean? In this sermon, Daniel Houck shows how this passage reveals two powerful aspects of the person of Jesus Christ. https://bio.link/danielwhouck https://www.calvaryhillbc.org/
Matthew #36: The Transfiguration
September 04, 2023 12:00 - 22 minutes - 52.6 MBJesus gives his disciples a preview of his eternal glory in an event known as the “transfiguration.” This sermon discusses that event and the hope it brings. https://bio.link/danielwhouck https://www.calvaryhillbc.org/
Matthew #35: Cruciform Faith
August 28, 2023 14:44 - 33 minutes - 77 MBJesus says that anyone who wants to be a Christian must pick up a cross, and be willing to undergo suffering for his sake. Why does that mean? Why would anyone want to do that? In this sermon, Daniel Houck addresses these questions on one of Jesus’ central teachings on discipleship. https://bio.link/danielwhouck https://www.calvaryhillbc.org/
Matthew #34: Jesus’ Identity and His Church
August 22, 2023 09:00 - 34 minutes - 78.1 MBIn the sermon, Daniel Houck discusses Jesus’ astonishing revelation to Peter, and his promise to build his church. https://bio.link/danielwhouck https://www.calvaryhillbc.org/
Matthew #33: Jesus and the Crisis of Expertise
August 15, 2023 09:00 - 29 minutes - 67.5 MBExpert knowledge is less and less valued in our culture. This sermon discusses the “crisis of expertise” and what Jesus’ confrontation with the expert Pharisees and Sadducees tells us about how we should treat authoritative knowledge. https://bio.link/danielwhouck https://www.calvaryhillbc.org/
Matthew #32: Purity of Heart
August 10, 2023 02:48 - 34 minutes - 77.8 MBIn this sermon, Daniel Houck discusses Jesus’ view of tradition. Traditions are part of what it means to be human, but they need to be rooted in Scripture. https://bio.link/danielwhouck https://www.calvaryhillbc.org/
Matthew #31: Jesus Walks On Water
June 26, 2023 15:16 - 32 minutes - 74.8 MBIn this sermon, Daniel Houck discusses how to stay focused on Christ in the midst of a storm. https://bio.link/danielwhouck https://www.calvaryhillbc.org/
Matthew #30: A Miraculous Meal
June 21, 2023 13:55 - 32 minutes - 75 MBWhat does the feeding of the five-thousand teach us about spiritual growth? In this sermon, Daniel Houck discusses how God multiplies the little we have when we offer it to him in faith. https://bio.link/danielwhouck https://www.calvaryhillbc.org/
Matthew #29: The Value of the Kingdom
June 15, 2023 17:06 - 28 minutes - 65.2 MBThis sermon discusses why the kingdom of God should be our ultimate goal in life. https://bio.link/danielwhouck https://www.calvaryhillbc.org/
Matthew #28: The Parables of the Tares, Mustard Seed, and Yeast
June 12, 2023 13:41 - 28 minutes - 65.6 MBIn this sermon on Matthew 13:24–33, Daniel Houck discusses three parables about the growth of the kingdom, and the Christian attitude toward the world. https://bio.link/danielwhouck https://www.calvaryhillbc.org/
Matthew #27: The Parable of the Sower
June 11, 2023 13:46 - 28 minutes - 64.5 MBIn this sermon on Matthew 13:1–23, Daniel Houck discusses the Parable of the Sower. https://bio.link/danielwhouck https://www.calvaryhillbc.org/
Matthew #26: Teachings from Matthew 12
June 10, 2023 13:49 - 27 minutes - 64 MBThis sermon discusses several passages from Matthew 12, focusing on the Sabbath. https://bio.link/danielwhouck https://www.calvaryhillbc.org/
Matthew #25: Teachings from Matthew 11
May 02, 2023 01:55 - 34 minutes - 79.8 MBhttps://bio.link/danielwhouck https://www.calvaryhillbc.org/
Matthew #24: The Little Commission
April 26, 2023 16:46 - 36 minutes - 84.5 MBDaniel Houck discusses the mission of the church in Matthew 10, with an eye on the similarities between the Apostles and us. https://bio.link/danielwhouck https://www.calvaryhillbc.org/
Matthew #23: Jesus’ Miracles
April 20, 2023 20:41 - 29 minutes - 67.4 MBIn this sermon, Daniel Houck discusses the nature and purpose of Jesus' miracles. https://bio.link/danielwhouck https://www.calvaryhillbc.org/
Personal Knowledge of the Resurrected Jesus Christ
April 12, 2023 13:28 - 27 minutes - 61.9 MBThis Easter sermon from Daniel Houck discusses the Gospel of John's account of the resurrection. John's confused faith, and Mary's confusion, were overcome by a personal encounter with their resurrected Lord. https://bio.link/danielwhouck https://www.calvaryhillbc.org/
Matthew #22: Withstanding the Storm
April 05, 2023 14:23 - 28 minutes - 64.6 MBIn this sermon, Daniel Houck discusses why Jesus is the solid foundation that allows us to withstand even the worst storms of life. https://bio.link/danielwhouck https://www.calvaryhillbc.org/
Matthew #21: The Gates of Life and Death
March 29, 2023 09:00 - 32 minutes - 75.3 MBJesus teaches that following him is difficult and countercultural. In this sermon, Daniel Houck explains this teaching in its context, and shows how it can inspire us to follow Jesus more actively today. https://bio.link/danielwhouck https://www.calvaryhillbc.org/
Matthew #20: How to Improve Your Relationships
March 23, 2023 00:16 - 26 minutes - 61.7 MBDaniel Houck discusses how obeying the Golden Rule can improve relationships with family, friends, co-workers, and others. https://bio.link/danielwhouck https://www.calvaryhillbc.org/
Matthew #19: Approaching God with Boldness
February 22, 2023 13:35 - 29 minutes - 66.6 MBJesus tells his disciples that if they ask their Father in heaven for something, they will receive it. But how could that be true, since many of our prayers go unanswered? In this sermon on Matthew 7:7–11, Daniel Houck discusses Jesus' second teaching on prayer in the Sermon on the Mount, and why, although we don't always get exactly what we ask for in prayer, Jesus tells us to go to the Father with all our requests. https://bio.link/danielwhouck https://www.calvaryhillbc.org/
Matthew #18: Freedom from Judgmentalism
February 16, 2023 00:40 - 28 minutes - 65 MBIn this sermon, Daniel Houck discusses Jesus' commandment not to judge. https://bio.link/danielwhouck https://www.calvaryhillbc.org/
Matthew #17: Freedom from Anxiety
February 08, 2023 17:38 - 32 minutes - 74.5 MBIn this sermon, Daniel Houck discuses Jesus’ teaching on anxiety. https://bio.link/danielwhouck https://www.calvaryhillbc.org/
Matthew #16: Treasure in Heaven
February 01, 2023 10:00 - 36 minutes - 84.1 MBJesus’ command not to store up treasure on earth is uncomfortable. It’s tempting to water it down. What did Jesus mean? Why should we store up treasure in heaven instead? How can we apply this to our lives in the “Age of the Retail Investor”? In this sermon on Matthew 6:19–24, Daniel Houck discusses Jesus’ teaching on wealth. https://bio.link/danielwhouck https://www.calvaryhillbc.org/
Matthew #15: Why and How to Fast
January 25, 2023 10:00 - 30 minutes - 69.6 MBIn this sermon on Matthew 6:16–18, Daniel Houck discusses Jesus' teaching on fasting. Self-denial is the path to finding God. https://bio.link/danielwhouck https://www.calvaryhillbc.org/
Matthew #14: Why and How to Pray
January 18, 2023 15:59 - 33 minutes - 77 MBIn this sermon, Daniel Houck discusses why Jesus told his disciples to pray, and the specific "Lord's Prayer" that he taught them to pray. https://bio.link/danielwhouck https://www.calvaryhillbc.org/
Matthew #13: Give to the Needy
January 11, 2023 10:00 - 34 minutes - 78.3 MBIn this sermon, Daniel Houck discusses Jesus' command to give to the needy. https://bio.link/danielwhouck https://www.calvaryhillbc.org/
Matthew #12: Love Your Enemies
December 21, 2022 10:00 - 34 minutes - 79.4 MBJesus commands his followers to love their enemies. What did he mean? Why should we listen? How could we possibly carry out this seemingly impossible command? Daniel Houck addresses these questions in this sermon on Matthew 5:38–48. https://bio.link/danielwhouck https://www.calvaryhillbc.org/
Matthew #11: Integrity
December 14, 2022 16:33 - 30 minutes - 71 MBWhat does it mean to have integrity? Is it about finding yourself? Obeying the law? Or something else altogether? In this sermon Daniel Houck discusses Jesus’ teaching on four subjects that bear on what integrity is, and how to become a person that has it.
The State Of The Church
December 07, 2022 10:00 - 27 minutes - 63.7 MBDaniel Houck gives an update about how things are going at Calvary Hill, and where to go from here.
Matthew #10: Not To Abolish But To Fulfill
November 30, 2022 13:21 - 28 minutes - 64.5 MBIn this sermon, Daniel Houck discusses Jesus’ teaching on how to fulfill the law of God.
Matthew #9: The Beatitudes
November 28, 2022 17:26 - 31 minutes - 72.9 MBIn this sermon, Daniel Houck discusses Jesus’ countercultural teaching on the nature of the good life.