Calvary Christian Center Yuba City Podcast

“The Word  became flesh and made his dwelling among us...” - Jesus made His home among us - and WITH US.  And He still wants to do that today.  Christmas is about bringing each of us Home to where we belong - in Christ.  And about Jesus making His home in our lives.  It's Christmas time... and it's time for you to come Home.

Swamped and overwhelmed. So much going on for the holidays. We hear it every day. STOP. The culture is chasing Xmas. We are celebrating with great joy... CHRISTmas. 

The CHRISTmas season - when in His love for us God displayed mighty miracles. In this message, we will renew our awe at the wonders of God’s love for us.

The angels declared at Jesus birth, “Good news, great joy.” Many today have exchanged inner joy for momentary happiness followed by dissatisfaction. 

Thanksgiving. It’s more than a once a year respite. For followers of Jesus it’s a daily attitude. He wants us express gratitude even when life is less than perfect. Thanksgiving in every circumstance is an attitude of faith. 

The mind is our greatest battlefield. The adversary along with an old nature releases negative thoughts attempting to bring defeat. We have weapons equipping us to be overcomers in the fight. Join us this morning as we reveal the weapons you have to win. Good thoughts bear good fruit.

We are about to adjust our clocks again and it reminds us that time is moving. The signs of the times Jesus spoke about are manifesting everywhere. This morning, we will unwrap these current events. 

This is a day of fulfilled prophecy.  Russia and the Middle East are in the news almost daily - and there is a reason!!  Scripture has come to life in front of our eyes. This morning, we will unwrap this amazing truth and challenge for the church to awaken and finish our mission. 

Jesus defined greatness for us when He taught that in His Kingdom, greatness is being a Servant of all!  He showed greatness to us when He performed the humble service of washing His disciples' feet - and then told us to the same!

The New Testament church worshiped/participated in welcoming the Presence of God. It wasn’t a spectator sport - Worship was wholehearted - and a lifestyle!

The Book of Acts displays Jesus church carrying out His Kingdom mission empowered by the Holy Spirit. It’s easy in our busy world to lose sight of our purpose. 

God made us a body - each needing the other parts to function. People of diverse cultures achieved this in the early church. Uniting, they changed the world. 

At times the church struggles with nonessentials in an attempt to impact the culture. Yet in spite of the oppression of the Roman government, the church fulfilled Jesus' command to bring good news.. Today we will unwrap the secrets to the impacting church. 

Jesus is the Vine... and we are branches, grafted in. Our connection to Jesus is EVERYTHING- because without that, we can do NOTHING. Our fruitfulness, our survival and fulfilling the very purpose for which we were created, all depends on... Making the Cut and grafting to our Vine. 

Unfocused anger, loss of control=deadly outcomes. God’s Word and the Holy Spirit produce the character of Jesus. In this message, we will unwrap Jesus’ teaching: leaving offense behind.

 Just like we shape and sculpt the body in a workout, we must shape our minds with the same intensity. In this message, we will unwrap the impact our attitudes make on our lives and relationships. Be transformed by the renewing of your mind. 

 The Word of God is seed. It produces fruit and it should taste great. It also provides for those coming after us. We will unwrap God’s outstanding plan to have a family. 

Many are returning to the classroom this week. In the hustle of life we often overlook the long view God has for our children. Legacy. Where we came from - where we are going.  Together we will unwrap the plans God has for our lives and pray for our families. 

 “What is God’s will for my life? - And how do I get there?” These are two of the biggest questions many people wrestle with... but Jesus actually made The Way to His will very clear! Join us for Pastor Michael’s Message as we roll out and examine Christ’s “map” for our lives. 

The Biblical story of Joseph reminds us of how God plants a dream in the hearts of those who follow Him. Your dream will undergo pressure before it manifests fruit because the enemy knows you are unstoppable. In this message, we will unwrap the sequences of our dreams. Victory is ahead.