Listen to the sermon: Watch the sermon : Read the sermon transcript : Who are your heroes? Perhaps they’re fictional characters on a movie screen or comic book. Perhaps they’re real people you’ve looked up to — or better yet those who’ve helped or mentored you in your life. We all have heroes in one […]
Written by Dave Urbanski Listen to the sermon : Watch the sermon : Read the sermon transcript : God is the ultimate storyteller, and the Bible is God’s epic tale. We’re seeing that story unfold in Genesis as we’ve already traveled through an amazing six days when God created the heavens, the earth, the oceans, […]
Written by Dave Urbanski Listen to the sermon : Watch the sermon : Read the transcript : The Bible has a lot to say about increasing the quality of your personal life. And believe it or not, we can begin to see that topic unfold in the third chapter of Genesis, which we took a […]
Written by Dave Urbanski Listen to sermon: Watch sermon: Read sermon transcript: “Be sober-minded; be watchful. Your adversary the devil prowls around like a roaring lion, seeking someone to devour.”—1 Peter 5:8 “The thief comes only to steal and kill and destroy. I came that they may have life and have it abundantly.”—John 10:10 Satan wants to take away our […]
Written by Dave Urbanski Listen to sermon : Watch sermon : Read transcript : Marriage is under attack today and has been for a long time. There’s no arguing that. But while we can easily point to outside forces such as our anti-God and I-want-to-do-what-I-want-to-do-when-I-want-to-do-it culture, plenty of negative forces are at work within married […]
Written by Dave Urbanski Listen to the sermon: Watch the sermon: Read the sermon transcript : As we got deeper into chapter 2 of Genesis this past Sunday, we discovered that God’s creation of people says a lot about our individual relationships with each other, our individual relationships with God — and particularly the Lord’s […]
Written by Dave Urbanski Listen to the sermon : Watch the sermon : Read the sermon transcript : What do we do with the Sabbath day? As we continued in our study of the Book of Genesis this past Sunday, we read from chapter two, verses one through three, which describes what happened on the […]
Written by Dave Urbanski Listen to the sermon : Watch the sermon : Read the sermon transcript : You are somebody important! On Sunday we took a look at the sixth day of God’s creative process as described in the first chapter of Genesis — when the Lord made animals of the land, and when […]
If God can hold all things together in creation, just imagine what he wants to do in your life.
Written by Dave Urbanski Listen to sermon : Watch sermon : Read sermon transcript : We began a new book of the Bible in our study together Sunday — and we went all the way back to the beginning. Back to our roots. The book of Genesis. Studying the first book of the Bible is […]
Written by Dave Urbanski. This past Sunday we completed our study of Paul’s first letter to the Thessalonians — and it’s amazing to consider that when we began it months ago, we also commenced life with the rest of the world in dealing with the coronavirus and were unable for the first time to meet […]
Written by Dave Urbanski. As we finish our journey through 1 Thessalonians 5 and discover what characterizes us as believers in Jesus, this past Sunday we looked at verses 21 and 22: “Hold fast what is good; abstain from every form of evil.” Why would anyone want to choose evil over good? When we look […]
Written by Dave Urbanski. As we begin to wrap up our journey through 1 Thessalonians 5, verses 12 through 22, and discover what characterizes us as believers in Jesus, this past Sunday we looked at verses 20 and 21: “Do not despise prophecies, but test everything; hold fast what is good.” So, let’s take a look by […]
Written by Dave Urbanski As we continue our journey through 1 Thessalonians 5, verses 12 through 22, and discover what characterizes us as believers in Jesus, this past Sunday we looked at verse 19 — and as with the last several verses we’ve examined over the past few weeks, it’s yet another short one. Just […]
Written by Dave Urbanski As we continue our journey through 1 Thessalonians 5 and discover what characterizes us as believers in Jesus, this past Sunday we looked at verse 18, which is yet another short, simple phrase: “Give thanks in all circumstances.” But as we’ve been discovering, short verses can carry a great deal of […]
Written by Dave Urbanski When we attend a professional sporting event, before the game begins everyone rises to their feet as the national anthem plays over the stadium speakers. Some of us put our hands over our hearts, hats are taken off, and respect for the anthem is observed. Then after we sing out “and […]
Written by Dave Urbanski Can you believe our entire study from this past Sunday’s teaching is based on just two words? It’s true. The verse as we continue our look at various traits that define us as Christians is found in 1 Thessalonians 5:16. It reads, “Rejoice always.” That’s it! It’s indeed as short a […]
Since June 28, 2020, we are meeting each Sunday morning at the Barn located at 329 Edgebrook Rd in Robbinsville. Join us at 9:45 am for worship and then teaching from God’s Word. Children are welcome and appreciated. They worship with their parents at first and then after we bless them, we’ll send them off […]
God has created in us the need to attend worship services together. In times like this, gathering together can help us regain our sanity. There’s just something about being together that calms us down, makes us feel connected and whole, and simply allows us to breathe again. Research shows that people who regularly attend church […]
Written by Dave Urbanski At this point in our study of 1 Thessalonians, we know Paul has been alone for a long time. He only got to spend about three weeks with the church he established in Thessalonica — so he sent Timothy back to find out how his brothers and sisters were doing in […]
Join us for this special testimony of Don Brien. One year ago his son Caleb took is life. Today Don will share how God has worked in and continues to work in his heart. Watch Don on Facebook live by clicking on the image above.
Written by Dave Urbanski One of the most powerful prayers we can utter as Christians is as follows: “Lord, I believe. Help me in my unbelief.” That’s straight from the Bible. Mark’s Gospel describes a moment in Jesus’ ministry when a father wanted healing for his son who was being attacked by a spirit. Jesus […]
Our series on 1 Thessalonians — titled “Real Christians in Challenging Times” — had been planned for a quite a while before we finally began it a few weeks ago. But who could have known that when we started it, our church — and our world — would begin battling a pandemic that has closed […]
Written by Dave Urbanski What was it like to be a follower of Jesus on the morning he rose from the tomb? The Bible tells us that it all started when the sun was just coming up. The sky probably was still pitch black. But then an earthquake rumbled, an angel came down from heaven, […]
Written by Dave Urbanski Entering the Living Room of God What do imagine the living room of God looks like? Or better yet, feels like? Could it be that it feels like the very best experiences we’ve ever had with friends and family over the years — times infinity? Every loving hug from your parents. […]
Written by Dave Urbanski Entrusted with the gospel The word “gospel” means “good news.” You might say that it’s a rescue package — and all you have to do to receive it is to believe in Jesus. As Christians we have the rescue package. The solution to the problem of sin that runs rampant through […]
Written by Dave Urbanski What does spiritual vitality look like in our lives? The theme we’re examining as we go through 1 Thessalonians as a church is “Being Real Christians in Challenging Times.” It’s not hard to figure out how such a theme applies to all of us right now, is it? On Sunday we […]
Written by Dave Urbanski The coronavirus suddenly has affected every one of us. And not just at Calvary Chapel Living Hope, but in every church across America and across the globe. And at this time when the earthly foundations of our everyday lives begin to buckle under, each of us must ask ourselves, “What empowers […]
Written by Dave Urbanski Are you a giver or a taker? As you no doubt know, givers think about others and look to their well-being while takers think about themselves and how they can take advantage of others. (There also are “matchers” who will do for you as long as you do for them.) But […]
Written by Dave Urbanski What does it mean to be committed to the Lord? That’s the question we’ve been exploring over the last couple of weeks in our study of Nehemiah. We’ve been encountering the Israelites rediscovering their spiritual lives and declaring they want to make changes and be committed to God. We initially looked […]
Written by Dave Urbanski Previously in Nehemiah we looked at the Israelites as they learned what it means to obey God and keep his commandments. For them — and for us, too — that’s the first commitment: To know God and obey him. This past Sunday we encountered the second commitment to God — and […]
Written by Dave Urbanski The movie Chariots of Fire is based on a true story, in part about Scottish runner Eric Liddell — a Christian who’s looking to compete in the 1924 Olympics. But Liddell’s sister — also a Christian — puts pressure on him to return to China as a missionary. And at one […]
Written by Dave Urbanski Listen to the sermon here: How do you respond to someone who says, “My sins are too great to be forgiven?” What if you are that person? Well, God has an answer — and it’s all about how big and great and powerful he is … and also about how much […]
Written by Dave Urbanski Listen to the sermon here: In today’s passage, we find the Jews desiring to start over with the Lord. To turn over a new leaf. To begin a new chapter, get clean, put their wanderings behind them, and move forward with God. What they were after is what we all need […]
Written by Dave Urbanski Listen to the sermon here: If we’re being honest with ourselves, we’ll admit that in the rush and activity and cares of day-to-day life, it’s incredibly easy to forget about God. From the simple act of heading to work or school all the way to complicated circumstances involving relationships, finances, and […]
Written by Dave Urbanski Listen to the sermon here: “Do not grieve, for the joy of the Lord is your strength “, now if you want to exercise this Joy in your life, Nehemiah is going to go on in the passage and tell us how to do that. How do we maximize this joy, […]
Written by Dave Urbanski Listen to the sermon here: There’s nothing like anticipating something great: A movie we’ve been dying to watch, seeing a friend or family member after a long time apart, or waiting for that great meal as the ingredients coming together waft through the air. God wants us to come to Him […]
Written by Dave Urbanski Link to the Sermon here: Now that it’s the year 2020, why not pause for a moment right now as you’re reading these words and briefly reflect upon what you accomplished in 2019. Did you make more money or increase your assets? Did you get a promotion at work or a […]
We all need the ability to focus. It’s not just about focusing on getting things done and doing, but God has this call on our lives, the call to be more like Christ. In the midst of the challenges in our day or the struggles that we face, it’s the focus that helps us to […]
When is it acceptable for Christians to feel anger? We live in a world full of social injustice. Through this sermon you will learn about Nehemiah’s righteous anger and how through his anger he was close to God’s heart. “When I heard their outcry and these charges, I was very angry. ” You will learn […]
What does Spiritual Protection look like? When is it needed? Wow, what an amazing practical teaching about this subject for each of us. We tend to either take these things for granted or we don’t even understand them. If we focus on “the doing” continually, we might miss the truth that we need to believe […]
Discouragement is one of Satan’s best tools to weaken believers. We all need to have a plan. Nehemiah faces the discouragement from outside forces as well as from internal challenges. His solutions are ones that we need as well. As you listen to this sermon you’ll discover tools that will help you face difficulties in […]
Our words can bring life or death! So we don’t want to be like Tobiah and Sanballat who used sarcasm and mean words. But how can we be more careful? Pastor Scott helps us with the Edification Test from Ephesians 4:29. As he goes through Nehemiah 4:1-6 he also draws out principles to help us […]
Stop, take a deep breath. Reflect on how the hand of God is working in your life. God is always working in your life, even when it feels like a time of silence. God loves and cares for you. The gracious hand of God is on you. Pastor Scott teaches today’s message from Nehemiah ch […]
Imagine the most selfish, negative and bitter person you know. Most of us can easily identify someone. Can you identify any of these undesirable traits in yourself? Have you ever had a poor, destructive attitude? How would God want us as Christians to act? Pastor Scott teaches about different life attitudes in today’s, insightful sermon. […]
This week you will face opposition; are you ready? How do you handle the opposition? Do you take it personally or plan revenge? God wants us to do neither. As Christians we have different ways of handling our daily struggles. Today you will learn, from Pastor Scott’s teachings, how God equips us to deal with […]
How do you define success? By your accomplishments or by attaining your goals? Success should not be outcome based. The best way to measure achievement is by asking and being able to say YES to the following question: Am I doing what God wants to me to do today? We need to measures ourselves compared […]
Vulnerability: It is the birthplace of courage; the entrance to a spiritual breakthrough. So many of us are afraid to share our hidden secrets and shame with others. We are afraid of being judged, being the only one to fail, or being different. Nehemiah’s prayer in ch. 1 vs. 4-11 is a good example of […]
The Old Testament is full of treasures. Some people do not enjoy these books because they feel that the God of the Old Testament is a God of anger and vengeance. When you read the Old Testament more closely you will find the same loving God as in the New Testament. You will also find […]
Nehemiah. A cupbearer for the king. A man who lived in relative comfort and luxury. But was he serving God with his whole heart? Are you serving God with your whole heart? Nehemiah traded his wordly comforts to follow the Lord. Through his work God helps restore a broken nation. God wants to restore your […]
Solutions are often ten feet away from us! When faced with adversity it can be hard to see solutions. Jesus says, “follow me.” Jesus shows us solutions when the time is right. Listen to this powerful message if you want to learn how Jesus takes you as you are and moves you to where you […]
Thomas couldn’t imagine that Jesus was alive. But Jesus had come into the locked room and revealed himself. Too often we lock up our lives with self protection and control that we can’t imagine Jesus doing something big. In the same way that the disciples experienced Jesus in the midst of their secure world, we […]
Should you follow Jesus or the crowd? Are we saved by salvation or through good works? It’s a decision we all have to make. In this world of false idols there are so many opinions and distractions that can take us further and further away from Jesus. As Christians we believe “Jesus is the way, […]
I have seen the Lord! Mary Magdalene was sent on a mission by Jesus to tell everyone she saw him. He rose from the dead. Sending her on a calling was Jesus’s way of helping her heal, as well as showing her gentleness. One can define gentleness as “just taking a little more time.” We […]
Recently I ordered a shirt I that says, Spoiler Alert: the tomb is empty. The crucifixion of Jesus was a dark, unfair day. All of us have experienced dark days of failures, traumas, disappointments, and subjects of unfair treatment. It is so easy to get stuck in these dark days. Through the resurrected we know […]
When we experience trauma, abuse, and mistreatment, three emotions surface: anger, sadness, and anxiety. They must be managed well or they end up controlling our lives and damaging our hearts. In fact, many people who have suffered need emotional healing. We need practical solutions that we can implement in our daily lives because of the […]
Pontus Pilate. He is not a man many people envy. He had to make an impossible decision: to crucify Jesus or not. A decision he did not want or choose to make. What guided Pilates decision? Was it google, politics, popular opinions, or faith? What guides your choices? Today we learn all about the conscience. […]
Be sober minded; be watchful. Your adversary the devil prowls around like a roaring lion, seeking someone to devour (1 Peter 5:8). Temptations lurk everywhere. Over time cracks will form in our hearts and take us away from God. This is a dangerous place to be. God wants to protect us and restore us. God […]
I love you and you and you! Today’s society leads us to believe that we should love everyone-just the way they are. Is that just a selfish, self-seeking definition or the true meaning? In the love passage, Corinthians 13 2-7, defines an active, deeper love. Describes it as patient, kind, not arrogant, not boastful, not easily angered, […]
Life is hard. We all have experienced times of suffering. God says in 2 Corinthians 4: 8-12 we are hard-pressed on every side. Left at that, life can seem hopeless.The good news for Christians is that God wants us to feel safe. The end of that verse goes on to say BUT not crushed, perplexed […]
God provides us with three broad ways to experience his glory. First, is to see his magnificent creation or just to to experience his greatness as we live life. The second has to do with experiencing God’s presence. The Israelites saw God’s glory when God’s presence came down on the tabernacle. The third is seeing […]