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In this "Best of" episode, discover how to break free from the destructive cycle of anger and resentment. In this insightful episode from Live Calvary Church. In this message, Pastor Jeremy Hanscom explores the root cause of anger, explaining how harboring a "debtor mindset" can paralyze our hearts and lives. Learn the biblical steps to overcome this emotional monster through the life-changing power of forgiveness. Tune in today to discover how canceling past debts can heal your spirit and restore your peace.

Hey everyone, and welcome back to this "best of" episode of the Calvary Church Live podcast! Today, we're diving back into our series The Beast that Lies Within to talk about a monster we all know too well: guilt. It turns out that just secretly apologizing to God is a bit like taking a Tylenol for the soul—it might take the edge off, but it doesn't break the cycle of our mistakes. To truly kick out the problem of our hearts, we’ve got to step into the light, own up to our actions, and do the hard work of making things right. Hit play to learn how to clear out those dark corners of your heart. 

In this "Best of" episode from Calvary Church Live, we kick off a powerful series titled "The Beast That Lies Within," which challenges us to look past behavioral management and examine the true spiritual state of our hearts. While society teaches us to modify our external actions, Jesus reminds us in Matthew 15 that our words, deeds, and sudden behavioral "slippage" are actually direct symptoms of internal heart issues. Using illustrations ranging from physical heart disease to an apple tree, the message exposes how undetected emotional and spiritual wounds throw off our natural rhythm and cause us to hurt those we love. Ultimately, listeners are invited to invite the Holy Spirit to perform a heart checkup and experience the profound internal transformation promised in Ezekiel 36:26.

In this "best of" archived episode of the Live Calvary Church podcast, Pastor Hanscom addresses the challenge of living in a negative world and how negativity can sneak into our spirits and steal our joy. By learning to delight in and meditate on the law of the Lord day and night, believers can protect their minds, cultivate a positive spirit, and securely pursue God's promises.

Welcome to this "best of" episode of the Calvary Church live podcast with Jeremy Hanscom. In this archived message, we dive into the powerful Old Testament story of the prophets Elijah and Elisha. While other followers chose to keep their distance, Elisha refused to settle for a second-rate faith and boldly pursued a double portion of God’s spirit. His journey challenges us to step out of our comfort zones, overcome our fear of failure, and stop settling for just getting by in our spiritual lives. Tune in to discover how opening your heart to a deeper commitment can unlock extraordinary miracles and transform your daily life into a true act of worship.

Welcome to our Live: Calvary Church podcast, where we delve into the transformative power of faith, hope, and love in navigating the challenges of the modern world. Join us on our journey as we explore inspiring and timeless biblical wisdom that resonates with our contemporary lives. Join us for this week's episode in a new series “Best of: Putting Family First.” Let's embark on this exploration together and discover the profound impact that these virtues can have on our personal growth, relationships, and the world around us. Scripture Reference: Exodus 20:12 New International Version 12 “Honor your father and your mother, so that you may live long in the land the Lord your God is giving you.

The Power of a Changed Life In this episode of the Calvary Church live podcast, host Pastor Hanscom concludes the series on building a ready defense for your faith by exploring the ultimate testimony: a transformed life. Being a true Christian isn't about rigid religious activity, but rather an internal shift where the Holy Spirit produces fruits like love, peace, and self-control. True faith moves beyond treating Jesus as a mere moral example and accepts Him as a Savior who empowers us to overcome the flesh and walk in grace. Listen in to discover how we are healed by the Spirit, loved to love others, and rescued to help rescue those who are perishing.

Welcome to our Live: Calvary Church podcast, where we delve into the transformative power of faith, hope, and love in navigating the challenges of the modern world. Join us as we explore inspiring and timeless biblical wisdom that resonates with our contemporary lives. Join us for this week's episode of "Best of: When the Spirit Prays.” Let's explore together and discover the profound impact these virtues can have on our personal growth, relationships, and the world around us. Romans 8:26-27 NLT And the Holy Spirit helps us in our weakness. For example, we don’t know what God wants us to pray for. But the Holy Spirit prays for us with groanings that cannot be expressed in words. And the Father who knows all hearts knows what the Spirit is saying, for the Spirit pleads for us believers in harmony with God’s own will.

In this episode of the A Ready Defense series, Pastor Jeremy Hanscom explores how a transformed life serves as the most powerful evidence for the reality of a living God. Drawing from the story of "Doubting Thomas," the message highlights that people today are seeking hard evidence of faith found in the character and actions of believers rather than just in books. Pastor Hanscom shares personal stories and scriptural insights to explain that while salvation is a gift, we carry a daily responsibility to let the "new man" in Christ lead our attitudes and decisions. Discover how the Resurrection isn't just a historical event, but a present-day power that can upgrade your relationships, purpose, and daily walk.

In this episode of our Ready Defense series, we explore the historical reliability and divine origins of the Bible, addressing common cultural objections and questions regarding its credibility. From the painstaking preservation seen in the Dead Sea Scrolls to the remarkable unity of 40 different authors writing across 1,500 years, the evidence points toward a master architect behind the text. Discover how the Word of God remains an active, living "owner's manual" for life that stands firm even as empires crumble.