C4 | Calvary Young Adults

When my faith fails, trust in God’s pursuing grace

Abraham’s call teaches us that true and living faith is characterized by being completely all-in through obedient surrender, firmly anchored in the person and promises of God, and actively connected to God’s mission.For more information about this series or our ministry, visit calvarychurch.org/youngadults

As we try to navigate life in a fallen world, many difficulties and sufferings arise that seek to derail us. In the hardest moments of life, Paul contends that our glorious future in Christ should lead to faithful endurance in our present.

Suffering is part of life—and part of Chris's story--but our perspective can shift in suffering when we take our eyes off ourselves and put them fully on God. 

Bodies decay. So how can the dead possibly be raised? In 1 Corinthians 15:35–49, Paul points to the seed in the ground: what is sown is not what is raised. The same body — but imperishable, glorious, and infused with the Spirit of God.

If the dead aren't raised, Christian suffering is worse than pointless — it's stupid. In 1 Corinthians 15:29–34, Paul shows why resurrection hope compels us to live foolish lives of suffering for the sake of a future gain.

God created us to be in relationship with others and while that desire is a good thing, we need to first find our identity in Christ, not those relationships. Built on the foundation of Christ, the God-made institution of marriage ought to be esteemed as a covenant relationship for the glory of God, with sex as a good gift from God within the marriage context.

A snowdrop in the snow. A first strawberry in May. Both hint at what's coming — and so does Jesus' resurrection. Trace with us the organic connection between what Christ has done, is doing, and will do, offering real hope to anyone ready to give up. 1st Corinthians 15:20-28

Anxiety is at an all-time high — especially among college students. But Jesus doesn’t offer tips or tricks. In this talk from the Sermon on the Mount, we explore how Jesus exposes what’s really driving our anxiety (misplaced priorities, wrong masters, and the illusion of control), and why the deepest remedy isn’t a technique — it’s knowing God as your Father. Because a Father who feeds sparrows and clothes wildflowers can certainly be trusted with your life.Passage: Matthew 6:25-34

The battle inside the Christian, between the flesh and the Spirit, has been fought by more people than any other in the history of the world. Do you know about this fight? Are you properly engaged in it? Come see the features of this great battle and how to join with the Spirit in the battle with our flesh.

The battle inside the Christian, between the flesh and the Spirit, has been fought by more people than any other in the history of the world. Do you know about this fight? Are you properly engaged in it? Come see the features of this great battle and how to join with the Spirit in the battle with our flesh.

The Scriptures speak of an essential change that happens in every true believer by the power of the Holy Spirit. What does this transformation look like? How do I know if I've been transformed? Look with us at Paul's powerful contrast between life in the flesh and life in the Spirit.

Many Christians are weary on the journey of their Christian faith, becoming discouraged and losing focus in the midst of trials and busyness of life. How do we strengthen a disheartened faith? Come and drink deep of four glorious gospel truths from the Apostle Paul to revive your spiritual health. 

Many of us have probably struggled with the question: why do bad things happen to good people? But in Psalm 73, the author Asaph asks the opposite question: why do good things happen to bad people? In this message, we’ll see how Asaph’s struggle with envy almost destroyed his faith, and the confidence that he regained as he entered into the sanctuary of God.

Marriage is a good thing to be desired, but too often there's a gap between marital expectations and marital reality. Join us for a candid conversation on how marriage is different than expected, why it can be a challenge to love and respect your spouse, and why even though marriage is different than what we expected, it is even better in some ways. A Q&A session concludes the night.

God is a God of patterns and throughout Scripture God has set out patterns and rhthms for His people. Engage with us as we discuss the importance of managing life and time, practically discuss examples of our own rhythms of life, discuss the skill of building healthy rhythms, and end with a live Q&A.

Join for a quick bible study of Matthew 18 as we discuss basic truths and practical applications, before fielding questions from the room for a Q&A. 

Truth isn’t only meant to be declared—it’s meant to be evaluated and applied in community. Join Joel and Adam as they have an important and practical conversation on how to become a lifelong learner, what challenges exist to that pursuit, and why it's a rewarding and necessary part of the Christian life.

Truth isn’t only meant to be declared—it’s meant to be evaluated and applied in community. Join Joel and Adam as they have an important and practical conversation on the value of biblical discernment and how to cultivate discernment in our everyday life. 

Is it possible for true Christians to have confidence that they are Christians? If so, how can we have assurance of our salvation in Christ? John teaches us that assurance is possible through personal evaluation, our adoption as children of God, and because of who our faith is in: Jesus Christ.

True Christianity is marked by love for others and obedience to God as a response to His grace. True love comes through knowing Jesus, and so John testifies to the reality of Jesus so that in the end, we might find eternal life in Jesus.

When we truly grasp the depth of God’s love, it changes us. As we abide in that love, fear begins to fade and a new kind of life emerges—one marked by confidence before God and genuine love for others. Real Christianity isn’t about earning love, but living securely in the love already given through Christ. If God’s perfect love has reached you, how is it transforming the way you live and love today?

 Loving one another is at the heart of the Christian faith—not as mere words, but through sacrificial, tangible action modeled by Jesus at the cross. Come be challenged practically to examine whether our love reflects the God we say we believe in in.

True Christianity is marked by discernment and testing the spirits. In a world filled with persuasive religious, cultural, and political voices, believers are called to test every message by the lordship of Jesus, the character of His love, and the truth of Scripture. Are you carefully examining the spirits around you—or simply trusting what sounds right?

Join us for a flyover of Scripture from Genesis to Revelation that reveals a consistent theme--God's heart for the nations and our call to join the mission of God.

 Increasingly, young adults are delaying maturity, and yet the Scriptures call us to deep spiritual maturity. We need to be warned of the dangers, encouraged with God's work in us, and taught how to become mature. Learn these things as we look at Hebrews chapters 5 and 6 together.

 Just as kids bear family resemblance to their parents, true Christians should look like our Father—by hating sin, practicing righteousness, and reflecting His mission for the world. Does your life bear fruit that resembles your heavenly Father?

One enduring test of true Christianity is a deep love for the Father. This affection is evidenced by not loving the world, by doing the will of the Father, and by abiding in Him.

What does a truly Christian life look like? In this message from 1 John 2:1–14, we explore the second mark of true Christianity: a life marked by holiness. John shows us that while Christians are not sinless, they are no longer characterized by sin. True faith produces obedience, love for others, and a growing likeness to Christ.At the same time, this passage offers deep hope. When we do sin, we are not left in despair—Jesus is our righteous Advocate and the atoning sacrifice for our sins. Through Him, both the penalty and power of sin are overcome.

Wrong priorities and bad excuses cost many of us a vibrant relationship with God. The story of the Israelites in Haggai 1 offers us an opportunity at the turn of the year to reflect and refocus, and to decide whether we will trust God fully and pursue him passionately.

Jesus is the fulfillment and culmination of wisdom and the Proverbs. Come worship him for the wisdom of what he has made and the wisdom of what he has done!

Through the portrait painted in Proverbs 31 we see a glorious invitation for each woman to fulfill her God-given calling and pursue enduring character traits, with a key reminder of God's grace to fill in the gaps of our failures.

The Bible tells us to act like men and be strong. What does it mean to be a biblical man? Come explore the wisdom literature and Job 29 to see a model of a righteous man and the traits that characterize him.

Using the illustration of a diligent ant and a lazy sluggard, Solomon urges us to embrace the wise path of success by working hard and rejecting slothfulness. Come examine key characteristics of the sluggard and the ant to help us as we seek to walk on the path of wisdom.

Words are an integral part of daily life, but they have great power to lead us to life or death. Come examine 10 principles in Proverbs to help us to develop wise speech and avoid foolish speech.

Money is not a morally neutral issue. God’s value system must be ours. Join us as we learn Gods value system, 4 money rules, and 2 practical money skills. 

The Scriptures teach us a counterintuitive idea—that the best way to gain is to give away and the best way to find true fulfillment is to sacrifice. The problem is we don't live like that's true because we struggle to believe it. Come be challenged to bless others and receive the blessing of God. 

Folly calls to us and she does so with two companions, foolish friends and deceptive lovers. Proverbs tells us to be aware that deceptive lovers exist, to flee them, and to instead get drunk on true lovers. Come learn what that means and God's grace in the midst of all of it.

Solomon reminds us to embrace the worldview of wisdom, and points out one of the great obstacles to wisdom: poor friends! Join us to be reminded of the dangers of counterfeit community, and the biblical call to find godly friends and never let them go. 

Lady Wisdom and Lady Folly call us to join them in relationship, to walk on their path. The stakes are high and the outcomes are different, but both beckon us. Whom will you choose?

When life's difficulties arise and obstacles fall into our path, how do we act? How do we keep our emotions in check? Solomon seeks to help us navigate life well by challenging us to set our heart on wisom by looking at our perspective, our willingness, and our starting point.

How do I know God's will for my life? How do I make wise decisions? Learn to be W.I.S.E. Wait. Investigate. Scripture. Execute!

We’re all rooted in something - whether we realize it or not. Jeremiah, the Old Testament prophet, lays out a powerful contrast: being rooted in Christ brings life and blessing while rooting ourselves in anything else leaves us dry and empty. In this session, we’ll talk about what it really means to be rooted in Christ and how that foundation helps us grow, thrive, and stay steady no matter what life throws at us.

As we wrap up our "Can You Relate" series, we extend our Q&A time to our entire session to answer more questions that you submitted regarding conflict, sexuality, singleness, dating, and more!

Is the single person lacking? Is marriage better? Come and learn God's perspective on singleness. There is honor, privileges, and challenges in the godly single life. 

Each of us have different dating experiences, but we want to date wisely and examine biblical principles to consider in this stage of life. We inspect key questions to ask before we date, what the purpose of dating should be biblically, and have some fun as we discuss practical tips as we seek to date well in a Christian subculture. A Q&A follows the end of the message

In contrast to the postmodern beliefs of our age, we look at a biblical perspective of homosexual relationships and gender identity to find that true fulfillment is found in God's design, true purpose is found in holiness, our true identity is found in Jesus, and the sexual ethos of our day has become an open door to the gospel. A Q&A follows the message.

Sexual brokenness manifests itself in both the digital and physical world, leading many down the path to death. Using Proverbs 5, we build a battle plan for the believer to fight sexual sin and run to Jesus. A Q&A follows the message.