Calvary Christian Center Yuba City Podcast

Jesus wants us to overcome in this current culture, but we must have an ear to hear what the Holy Spirit is saying to His church. And an ear to hear comes from a Transformed Mind - one that is ready to present ourselves as a living sacrifice (Romans 12:1-2)Join us as we learn how to carry out Jesus’ mission with passion and joy.  

Paul, the one who, through the Spirit’s inspiration, wrote that “God works all things for the good… of those who are called according to His purpose…” understood and lived this spiritual law of God’s purpose.  Even when in prison - He knew God was at work… and He is at work in YOUR life too! Join us as Pastor Michael unpacks a powerful Word! 

There is a real enemy threatening our families and nation. Join us as we are equipped to fight for our families and win. This is a battle we must win and our Heavenly Father is on our side.  “See what kind of love the Father has given to us, that we should be called children of God; and so we are.” ‭‭1 John‬ ‭3‬:‭1‬ ‭ESV‬‬

Thank you Moms for loving, sacrificing, guiding and praying for your children. You are mighty warriors. As we should every day, we express our love and appreciation for all you’ve done and still do for us. Join us as we honor Moms by looking at the incredible warriors they are as defined in God’s Word.

Have you noticed so many all over the world seem unhinged, meandering, and unfocused? When the fabric of our foundations are torn up, we lose our footing and begin a downfall. For Jesus’ followers it not need be so. “We fix our gaze on things that cannot be seen. The things we see now will soon be gone, but the things we cannot see will last forever.”

“Because the carnal mind is enmity against God; for it is not subject to the law of God, nor indeed can be.“ ‭‭Romans‬ ‭8‬:‭7‬ ‭NKJV‬‬. The daily battle is won or lost in our thinking. We are urged to be transformed by daily renewing our minds in God’s Word - thinking God’s way.

Jesus said the first sign of His return would be deception. “Pay attention that no one deceives you.”  Information is flying at us at an unprecedented rate- much of it untruthful. Today we will unpack Biblical truth concerning the days we are living in. 

It's not the size of the dog in the fight... it's the size of the fight in the dog.  Many of us have heard this truth before - but there was undoubtedly a critical moment in King Jehoash's life that he wished he had heard - and understood - this truth also!!  Have a problem chasing you down, snarling like a vicious dog??  It's not the size of your problem - it's the God inside of you that will always have the final word!!  Join us as Pastor Michael encourages us to not back down - because we have the winner inside us!

Many today live in a continuum of fear - uneasy, on edge. The enemy seems to be controlling events. Not so from God’s perspective. Join us as we discover how God is arising and scattering His enemies.

To remind His people of His faithfulness to protect them, God’s glory/Presence was visible at the Temple. His people took His Presence for granted, no longer honoring Him until one day they saw His glory depart. Ichabod. Once again in America we need God’s Presence manifesting. Government can’t fix what is fundamentally wrong. Only God’s power and Presence will bring us back from the brink.

Why does God use and permit suffering?  Why did Jesus ask (and have recorded for us in the Word) His request to let the Cup of Suffering pass from Him?  What we hate and see as suffering - can be the path to Peace, in the hands of our Father.  This week we are remembering Jesus' suffering - which purchased our Peace.  Jesus IS the Way - our path, our peace and our life.

Jesus told us: YOU are the light of the world.  A city set on a hill ... and Jesus directed us in this same passage that our light must shine before people in such a way that they may see our good works - and glorify our Father!  If we are looking for the light of Jesus to break through the darkness in our city, families, neighborhood and world - WE are it!  Join us as Pastor Michael "plugs us in" to the source of our light - the living Word, Jesus!

There are 10 deadly sins that we - yes, followers of Jesus - can commit with our mouths.  In this powerful message, Pastor Ciociola breaks down the top 10 deadly Word-Related-Sins, Scripture's warnings and instructions - and how to keep our mouths from speaking this poison!

We live in a culture with misdirected hope that leaves one empty. Some attempt to find an answer jumping from one high to another, still empty. Faith is based on what we personally know. It’s the evidence of truth we know. Faith brings us the only One who satisfies because He is the Way, the Truth and the Life.

Which is it?  The (true) answer to that question about our Love and the condition of our hearts is already - and will be all the more before Jesus returns - a CRITICAL one.  It is actually one of Jesus' most important signs of the End Times... the hearts of many will turn cold. Many whose hearts once blazed with love for Jesus and for others. Join us as Pastor Michael helps us to take the temperature of our hearts.

Before Jesus’ return, the Gospel must reach every people group. It’s exciting to be a part of Jesus’ mission. The struggle we see today is about light versus darkness, good versus evil. So we are steadfast, immovable, always abounding in the work of our Lord. Our work for Jesus is not in vain. 

"He has delivered us from the domain of darkness and transferred us to the kingdom of his beloved Son..." (Col 1:13) Darkness has a domain.  A domain that is very real in this world and this age.  This domain manifests and oppresses in many different forms - BUT.  Jesus delivers us - His truth and His kingdom is the Domain of Light! And His truth delivers us from every trap, form and weapon of darkness.

Political parties will not fill the need of change in our hearts. Never underestimate the power of the collective body of Christ. Only a revelation of Jesus changes hearts. God has made a promise to restore what has been stolen. Join us as we discover the importance of hope in defeating our spiritual adversary. 

The words we speak must be in alignment with what God has already spoken, decreed and declared. Let’s leave the negative thoughts and speech behind us. Let’s align our thoughts and speech with God’s Word, and we will be overcomers in 2024.

In the beginning.. God separated. He separated the waters. He separated the darkness from the light. We have begun a new year and as Isaiah reminded us, God is beginning a New Thing - always. And in this season of newness, He is once again: Separating! Preparing us for the ending that will be just as the beginning: A life of walking with God in intimate relationship. Just Like It Started!