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When You Pray - Part 2 "Our Dependence on God"
How much do we really depend on God in our everyday lives? It's easy to say we trust Him, but what does that dependence look like when it comes to our daily needs, our struggles with sin, and our relationships with others? As we continue through the Sermon on the Mount, Jesus teaches His…
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When You Pray - Part 1 "Beginning With God The Father"
Prayer is one of the greatest privileges we have as followers of Jesus Christ. We can come before the Creator of heaven and earth, knowing that He hears us, loves us, and invites us to bring our hearts before Him. But have you ever stopped to ask yourself, Am I praying the way Jesus taught me to...
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Living for an Audience of One
As we continue our Wednesday night series, The Upside-Down Kingdom, we've been walking through the Sermon on the Mount, where Jesus challenges us to live differently from the world around us. In Matthew 5, Jesus showed us that true righteousness goes beyond outward behavior. It's not simply about...
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Radical Love: Loving Those Who Don't Love Us
Pastor Robert Baltodano will continue our journey through Matthew 5, as we come to Jesus’ challenging and powerful words in Matthew 5:43–48. Jesus calls us to something radically different: “Love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you.” What does it look like to love those who don’t…
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David's Legacy a Lasting Influence
As David’s life and reign draw toward a close, 2 Samuel 23 reflects on the legacy of a man who sought to follow God. Through David’s final words and the account of his mighty men, we see the importance of faithful leadership, courage, and devotion to the Lord. David’s influence extended beyond…
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The Song of David - Part 2
David reflects on the Lord’s faithfulness, righteousness, and power to deliver. In 2 Samuel 22:21–51, Pastor Lloyd looks at how God strengthens His people, defeats their enemies, and proves to be a sure refuge for those who trust in Him. David’s song reminds us that every victory ultimately comes...
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When Your Word and Your Rights Are Tested
This Wednesday night we continue our series through the Sermon on the Mount, The Upside-Down Kingdom. Last week, we looked at some very personal words from Jesus concerning lust, marriage, and divorce and how Jesus takes us beyond outward behavior to what is happening in the heart. This week…
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The Song of David - Part 1
David sings to the Lord for His deliverance. In 2 Samuel 22, Pastor Lloyd emphasizes the song of David and shows how David recognized his own weakness and understood that the enemy was too strong for him to face alone. Yet the Lord is both just and merciful. He sustains us through hardships. Like...
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When Jesus Gets Personal
Jesus has already shown us that righteousness goes deeper than outward behavior. Now, in one of the most personal sections of the Sermon on the Mount, He addresses the desires of the heart, adultery, marriage, and divorce. What does Jesus mean when He says that looking with lust is adultery in…
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Nothing But The Blood Will Do! (Avenging the Gibeonites, Defeating Giants)
In 2 Samuel 21, David seeks the Lord concerning a famine in Israel and discovers that unresolved sin from Saul’s reign must be dealt with. Through this difficult passage, Pastor Lloyd points us to the seriousness of sin and the necessity of atonement. Ultimately, God’s covenant with David points...
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I Never Killed Anybdoy...
Most of us can easily say, “I’ve never murdered anyone.” But Jesus asks us to look much deeper: What is happening in our hearts toward other people? Last time in The Upside-Down Kingdom series, we saw Jesus declare that the righteousness of His kingdom must go deeper than the outward religion of...
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A Righteousness That Goes Deeper
Have you ever wondered what Jesus meant when He said, “I did not come to destroy the Law or the Prophets…but to fulfill”? What does that mean for us today? And what did Jesus mean when He said our righteousness must go beyond that of the scribes and Pharisees? This Wednesday night, Pastor Robert...
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Rebellion, Leadership, and Wisdom
Pastor Lloyd shows us the danger and destruction that come from rebellion against God and His Word. As Sheba leads a rebellion against David, God’s anointed king, Joab is prepared to destroy a city filled with innocent people in his pursuit of him. However, one wise woman, who knew God’s Word and...
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The Heart That Influences the World
Salt and light are both easy to overlook, until they're missing. Jesus chose these two ordinary, everyday illustrations to describe the extraordinary influence His followers are to have in the world. But what did He mean, and why did He choose them? Over the past two weeks, we've been studying…
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Rebuilding After Deep Trials
In this message, David is heartbroken by a victory that came at the cost of his son Absalom’s life. Pastor Lloyd emphasizes David’s grief as he wishes he could have died in the place of his rebellious son. Yet David could not save Absalom. His sorrow points us to another Son of David—Jesus...
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The Heart That Reflects God
Last week, we continued our journey through the Sermon on the Mount by studying the first four Beatitudes. We discovered that Jesus begins His greatest sermon by addressing the heart. True citizens of God's Kingdom recognize their spiritual poverty, grieve over sin, walk in humility, and hunger…
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When Pride Falls, God Rules Behind The Scenes
In this message, Pastor Lloyd emphasizes the danger of pride and how it ultimately leads to destruction. Absalom’s pride consumed him and brought about his downfall, while David submitted to God and relied on Him for strength and safety. Even when God seems to be working behind the scenes, we can...
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The Heart That Depends on God
This Wednesday evening, Pastor Robert Baltodano continues our journey through the Sermon on the Mount as we begin exploring one of the most well-known and life-changing sections of Scripture: The Beatitudes (Matthew 5:3–10). Last week, he laid the foundation by examining the historical setting of...
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A Look at the Book of Job
Pastor Bobby is the Senior Pastor of Calvary Chapel of the Hudson Valley in Poughkeepsie, New York, where he began the church in 1994 as a small Bible study alongside his wife, Liz. His heart has always been to reach his community with the Gospel message of Jesus Christ, and we are looking…
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Introduction to the Sermon on the Mount
Before we dive into the Beatitudes and the teachings of Matthew 5–7, pastor Robert will begin with an introduction that explores the world Jesus stepped into, the audience He addressed, and why His message was so revolutionary. In a culture marked by religious tradition, political tension, and...
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The Absalom Ambition - Part 2
As David flees from his son Absalom, the unfolding crisis exposes the true character of everyone involved. Pastor Lloyd emphasizes that seasons of conflict reveal what is truly in a person's heart. While Absalom pursues power through pride and self-interest, David humbly entrusts himself to the...
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The Absalom Ambition - Part 1
After Absalom kills his brother, he is sent away from Jerusalem. Though David is eventually persuaded to bring him home, Absalom slowly steals the hearts of the people of Israel, leading a rebellion against his own father. Pastor Lloyd contrasts these two charismatic leaders, showing that while...
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The Doorway To All Evil
Pastor Lloyd examines the tragic downfall of David's family in 2 Samuel 13. After Amnon sins against his sister Tamar, he is ultimately killed by his brother Absalom. David's own past sin left him spiritually weakened in leading and disciplining his household, revealing the devastating…
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The Theology of Hope: Living Today in Life of Tomorrow's Glory
What keeps you going when life doesn't make sense? The Apostle Paul endured imprisonment, persecution, beatings, and unimaginable hardship—yet he never lost hope. Why? Join us this Wednesday night as we continue our Life of Paul series with a message titled "The Theology of Hope: Living Today in...
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David's Fall, Confrontation, and Restoration - Part 2 "You Are The Man!"
A year after David's adultery with Bathsheba and the murder of Uriah, it appears he has hidden his sin. But while he concealed it from others, he could not hide from God. The Lord sends Nathan to confront David, leading him to repentance. Though David faces the consequences of his sin, God...
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Contending Well: Paul's Theology of Conflict
This week, Pastor Vinny Fernandez will be teaching on "Contending Well: Paul's Theology of Conflict" from assorted Scriptures, examining how Paul faced conflict with wisdom, humility, and unwavering commitment to the truth of the gospel. Together, we'll learn biblical principles for navigating...
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First Principles: Our Nation's Hope
In this Fourth of July message, Pastor Lloyd emphasizes the vital role the Bible played in the founding of the United States and the vital role it must continue to play in the nation’s future. Many of the Founding Fathers were faithful Christians or, at the very least, biblically literate. God…
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Relationships Matter.
This week, Pastor Jonathan Manning will be teaching a message titled "Relationships Matter" from assorted scriptures, taking from the example of the Apostle Paul the importance of Christ-centered relationships and how God uses them to strengthen, encourage, and mature us in our faith.
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What Does The Holy Spirit Look Like?
We are excited to welcome Pastor Tony Clark, Senior Pastor of Calvary Chapel Newport News in Newport News, Virginia. Pastor Tony has faithfully served his congregation for more than three decades and is a well-respected voice throughout the Calvary Chapel movement. Known for his engaging,...
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Our Eternal father
In this Father's Day message, Pastor Lloyd highlights the importance of fathers and their God-given role in the family. He examines the cultural view of fatherhood and how secularism has diminished the significance of fathers in society. Biblical fatherhood calls men to raise their children to…
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Holiness
Together, we'll be looking at the key moments, challenges, and lessons from Paul's life and ministry, discovering how God used him to impact the world with the gospel and what his example means for us today. Tonight, Pastor Rico will be teaching on "Holiness" from Romans 6:1–14 and other assorted...
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David's Fall, Confrontation, and Restoration - Part 1
David, a man after God’s own heart who conquered Goliath and defeated Philistine armies, fell into the trap of lust. Pastor Lloyd warns that there is often danger after great victories. David should have been fighting alongside his men, but instead, he stayed home and entertained temptation.…
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Theology of Theology
Pastor Brien Dunphy will be sharing a message titled "Theology of Theologies," offering insight into the theological foundations that shaped Paul's ministry and continue to impact the Church today.
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Mercy in Justice
When we deserved justice, the Lord showed us grace and kindness. In 2 Samuel 8–10, David was establishing his kingdom in Jerusalem. Remembering his covenant with Jonathan, David sought out Jonathan's son, Mephibosheth, and showed him extraordinary kindness. Pastor Lloyd highlights this beautiful...
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From Persecutor to Preacher
Pastor Robert will kick off the series with a message from Acts 9 titled, “From Persecutor to Preacher,” looking at the powerful conversion of Saul of Tarsus and how God can radically transform any life for His glory.
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Bad News, Good News
Bad news often comes before good news. In 2 Samuel 7, David desires to build a house for God, but the Lord reveals that David is not the one who will accomplish that task. What may have seemed like disappointing news was actually the doorway to something far greater. God promises David an...
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The Sunday and Wednesday messages at Calvary Chapel Old Bridge - NJ
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Pastor Lloyd Pulley
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