Calvary St. Cloud

In this first sermon in our Next Steps series, we step into the story of Jesus in the wilderness being tempted by Satan. In this powerful interaction, we learn from Jesus how the Scriptures are necessary to truly live.

John's visions reveal that Jesus has overcome evil by his death and resurrection, and will return one day as the true king of the world.

Jude confronts corrupt teachers who distort the message about his brother Jesus and lead others astray.

John calls followers of Jesus to share in God's own life and love by devoting themselves to loving one another.

Peter calls for faithfulness and confronts corrupt teachers who distorted the message about Jesus and lead others astray.

Peter offers hope to persecuted Christians and guides them with practical instruction on living life consistent with following Jesus.

Forgiveness is found when we repent and confess our sin. And trust in Jesus alone. Lay down your self-righteousness and receive Christ’s perfect righteousness.

The path of faithfulness is sustained by proclaiming who God is and His intimate knowledge of you, as you look to the future hope. This practice of walking by faith in the Faithful God will move our emotions, circumstances, and future outlook to be shaped and directed by God's word for His glory.

James combines the wisdom of his brother Jesus with the book of Proverbs in his own challenging call to live a life wholly devoted to God.

The author shows how Jesus is the ultimate revelation of God's love and mercy and is worthy of our devotion.

Paul helps his friend Philemon to reconcile with his escaped former slave Onesimus, and shows that they are equals because of Jesus.

Paul commissions Titus to show how the good news of Jesus and the power of the Spirit can transform Cretan culture from within.

Paul is near execution and offers a personal challenge to Timothy to keep following Jesus no matter the sacrifice and risk.

Paul is near execution and offers a personal challenge to Timothy to keep following Jesus no matter the sacrifice and risk.

Paul shows Timothy how to restore order and purpose to the church in Ephesus which has been disrupted by false teachers.

Paul clarified his earlier teachings about Jesus' future return and rebukes the Christians who were disrupting the community.

In his letter to the Thessalonians, the Apostle Paul writes of the power of the Good News to create communities, of holy people, who flourish in the midst of loving relationships, as they prayerfully, eagerly, and expectantly await the coming of their Master and Messiah—Jesus.

In Paul’s two letters to the Thessalonians, he explains how the power of the good news creates communities, of holy people, who flourish in the midst of loving relationships, as they prayerfully, eagerly, and expectantly await the coming of their Master and Messiah—Jesus.

Paul encourages the Colossian Christians to see Jesus as the center of all reality, so they don’t give in to pressure from other religions.

Paul thanks the Philippian Christians for their generosity and shares how they are all called to imitate Jesus’ self-giving love.