Latest Samra Podcast Episodes
Freedom from Fear
Calvary Church - March 31, 2024 16:54 - 29 minutes ★★★★★ - 28 ratingsThis message looks at the resurrection of Jesus as written about in Matthew 28:1-10. As we examine this passage, we learn how we can live without fear of death or fear in life.
Freedom from Fear
Calvary Church - March 31, 2024 16:54 - 29 minutes - Video ★★★★★ - 11 ratingsThis message looks at the resurrection of Jesus as written about in Matthew 28:1-10. As we examine this passage, we learn how we can live without fear of death or fear in life.
Loving God and Others
Calvary Church - March 24, 2024 12:45 - 34 minutes - Video ★★★★★ - 11 ratingsIn this message, we hear Jesus in Matthew 22:34-40 reiterate the two greatest commandments to love God with all your heart, soul and mind and to love your neighbor as yourself. We also learn that Jesus is more interested in having disciples than he is in having a crowd.
Loving God and Others
Calvary Church - March 24, 2024 12:45 - 34 minutes ★★★★★ - 28 ratingsIn this message, we hear Jesus in Matthew 22:34-40 reiterate the two greatest commandments to love God with all your heart, soul and mind and to love your neighbor as yourself. We also learn that Jesus is more interested in having disciples than he is in having a crowd.
The Scriptures and the Power of God
Calvary Church - March 17, 2024 12:14 - 48 minutes ★★★★★ - 28 ratingsCalvary Church, Grand Rapids, MI Senior Pastor Dr. Jim Samra (616)956-9377
The Scriptures and the Power of God
Calvary Church - March 17, 2024 12:14 - 48 minutes - Video ★★★★★ - 11 ratingsCalvary Church, Grand Rapids, MI Senior Pastor Dr. Jim Samra (616)956-9377
Polarization, Politics & Paying Your Taxes
Calvary Church - March 10, 2024 12:32 - 36 minutes ★★★★★ - 28 ratingsThis message looks at Jesus’s response to the Pharisees attempt to trap him, in Matthew 22. As we examine this interaction, Pastor Jim helps us learn about the benefits of tax season when we consider it another opportunity to choose God’s way.
Polarization, Politics & Paying Your Taxes
Calvary Church - March 10, 2024 12:32 - 36 minutes - Video ★★★★★ - 11 ratingsThis message looks at Jesus’s response to the Pharisees attempt to trap him, in Matthew 22. As we examine this interaction, Pastor Jim helps us learn about the benefits of tax season when we consider it another opportunity to choose God’s way.
Why the Commission is Still Great
Calvary Church - March 04, 2024 01:15 - 39 minutes - Video ★★★★★ - 11 ratingsCalvary Church, Grand Rapids, MI Senior Pastor Dr. Jim Samra (616)956-9377
Why the Commission is Still Great
Calvary Church - March 04, 2024 01:15 - 39 minutes ★★★★★ - 28 ratingsCalvary Church, Grand Rapids, MI Senior Pastor Dr. Jim Samra (616)956-9377
Parable of the Tenants and the Situation in the Middle East
Calvary Church - February 25, 2024 13:41 - 43 minutes ★★★★★ - 28 ratingsIn this sermon, we read Matthew 21:33-46 – the Parable of the Tenants. We learn that God has something to say about current world events through the Bible. And, we are reminded of our need to view current events through a biblical worldview.
Parable of the Tenants and the Situation in the Middle East
Calvary Church - February 25, 2024 13:41 - 43 minutes - Video ★★★★★ - 11 ratingsIn this sermon, we read Matthew 21:33-46 – the Parable of the Tenants. We learn that God has something to say about current world events through the Bible. And, we are reminded of our need to view current events through a biblical worldview.
The Parable of the Wedding Banquet
Calvary Church - February 18, 2024 15:05 - 39 minutes - Video ★★★★★ - 11 ratingsThis message from Matthew 22:1-14 looks at the parable of the wedding banquet. We see Jesus telling this parable in the context of answering a question about his authority. The parable itself gives us a picture of how God is to rule and reign in this world and in our lives.
The Parable of the Wedding Banquet
Calvary Church - February 18, 2024 15:05 - 39 minutes ★★★★★ - 28 ratingsThis message from Matthew 22:1-14 looks at the parable of the wedding banquet. We see Jesus telling this parable in the context of answering a question about his authority. The parable itself gives us a picture of how God is to rule and reign in this world and in our lives.
The Blessing of Repentance
Calvary Church - February 11, 2024 14:23 - 33 minutes ★★★★★ - 28 ratingsThis message looks at the parable of the two sons in Matthew 21, teaching us about confession and repentance. Pastor Jim makes five observations to see a simple parable more clearly and answer the question, “which of the two sons are we?”
The Blessing of Repentance
Calvary Church - February 11, 2024 14:23 - 33 minutes - Video ★★★★★ - 11 ratingsThis message looks at the parable of the two sons in Matthew 21, teaching us about confession and repentance. Pastor Jim makes five observations to see a simple parable more clearly and answer the question, “which of the two sons are we?”
Seeing God Through Repentance
Calvary Church - February 04, 2024 13:41 - 38 minutes - Video ★★★★★ - 11 ratingsIn this sermon, we witness Jesus teaching on His own authority and our repentance. Pastor Jim explains how these two truths are intertwined as we live out our walk as Christians.
Seeing God Through Repentance
Calvary Church - February 04, 2024 13:41 - 38 minutes ★★★★★ - 28 ratingsIn this sermon, we witness Jesus teaching on His own authority and our repentance. Pastor Jim explains how these two truths are intertwined as we live out our walk as Christians.
Greatness in the Kingdom of God
Calvary Church - January 28, 2024 13:35 - 40 minutes ★★★★★ - 28 ratingsIn this message, we read from Matthew 20:17-34. The mother of the sons of Zebedee ask Jesus if her sons can sit at Jesus’ left and right hand. Jesus’ response tells us that there are positions in the Kingdom of God. We then learn what greatness in His kingdom looks like.
Greatness in the Kingdom of God
Calvary Church - January 28, 2024 13:35 - 40 minutes - Video ★★★★★ - 11 ratingsIn this message, we read from Matthew 20:17-34. The mother of the sons of Zebedee ask Jesus if her sons can sit at Jesus’ left and right hand. Jesus’ response tells us that there are positions in the Kingdom of God. We then learn what greatness in His kingdom looks like.
Our Generous God
Calvary Church - January 21, 2024 13:35 - 32 minutes - Video ★★★★★ - 11 ratingsIn this sermon we are reminded of God’s great generosity. Whether you’ve been a Christian for a long time or short while, Jesus gives us a parable in Matthew 20 that fully demonstrates this aspect of God’s character.
Our Generous God
Calvary Church - January 21, 2024 13:35 - 32 minutes ★★★★★ - 28 ratingsIn this sermon we are reminded of God’s great generosity. Whether you’ve been a Christian for a long time or short while, Jesus gives us a parable in Matthew 20 that fully demonstrates this aspect of God’s character.
Our First Priority
Calvary Church - January 14, 2024 13:16 - 31 minutes - Video ★★★★★ - 11 ratingsIn this sermon we walk through Matthew 19:16-30 and hear about Jesus’ exchange with the rich young ruler. Rather than simply answering the rich young ruler’s question: “what good thing must I do to get eternal life?”, we see Jesus emphasize ensuring God is the top priority in our lives.
Our First Priority
Calvary Church - January 14, 2024 13:16 - 31 minutes ★★★★★ - 28 ratingsIn this sermon we walk through Matthew 19:16-30 and hear about Jesus’ exchange with the rich young ruler. Rather than simply answering the rich young ruler’s question: “what good thing must I do to get eternal life?”, we see Jesus emphasize ensuring God is the top priority in our lives.
Marriage, Divorce, and Singleness
Calvary Church - January 07, 2024 14:05 - 41 minutes ★★★★★ - 28 ratingsThis passage opens with Jesus healing people. Out of that Jesus answers a question from the Pharisees meant to test him that speaks on marriage, divorce, and singleness.
Marriage, Divorce, and Singleness
Calvary Church - January 07, 2024 14:05 - 41 minutes - Video ★★★★★ - 11 ratingsThis passage opens with Jesus healing people. Out of that Jesus answers a question from the Pharisees meant to test him that speaks on marriage, divorce, and singleness.
Mercy Not Revenge
Calvary Church - December 17, 2023 19:01 - 38 minutes ★★★★★ - 28 ratingsThis sermon looks at forgiveness as seen in Matthew 18:21-35. This passage is a follow up to previous messages in Matthew 18, in wherein we looked at forgiveness when someone is unrepentant. This message discusses what Jesus has to say about forgiveness when repentance is present. He tells the pa...
Mercy Not Revenge
Calvary Church - December 17, 2023 19:01 - 38 minutes - Video ★★★★★ - 11 ratingsThis sermon looks at forgiveness as seen in Matthew 18:21-35. This passage is a follow up to previous messages in Matthew 18, in wherein we looked at forgiveness when someone is unrepentant. This message discusses what Jesus has to say about forgiveness when repentance is present. He tells the pa...
Why Church
Calvary Church - December 10, 2023 13:31 - 31 minutes ★★★★★ - 28 ratingsIn this message, we read Matthew 18:15-20. We walk through what Jesus taught about the local church. We are provided with an answer to the question many find themselves asking as they navigate the role of the gathered assembly in their lives, “why church”?
Why Church
Calvary Church - December 10, 2023 13:31 - 31 minutes - Video ★★★★★ - 11 ratingsIn this message, we read Matthew 18:15-20. We walk through what Jesus taught about the local church. We are provided with an answer to the question many find themselves asking as they navigate the role of the gathered assembly in their lives, “why church”?