Mt. Calvary Church Indianapolis

Minister Terry Harper-Wilson Full Sermon Recorded August 30, 2026God Does Not Demand PerfectionScriptures: Philippians 3:12–14; Romans 3:23; Jude 24; Luke 22:31–32; 2 Corinthians 12:9; Deuteronomy 31:6; Psalm 73:26; Lamentations 3:22–23; Joshua 21:45; Luke 1:37; Isaiah 26:3–4; Psalm 118:8; Proverbs 30:5These scriptures remind us that we are imperfect people serving a perfect God. Even when we stumble, struggle, feel weak, or fall short, God's grace sustains us, His promises remain true, and His power is made perfect in our weakness.

Elder Ronald Jones Full Sermon Recorded August 23, 2026The Eyes of GodScripture: Judges 6–7; 21These passages reveal that God sees what others cannot—He sees our weakness, our potential, our battles, and the condition of our hearts. Through Gideon's story, we see that God can use those who feel inadequate and accomplish great things through them when they trust His direction.

Minister Armond Harper Full Sermon with a Featured Sermonette from Pastor James D Johnson, Recorded August 16, 2026Connections (Source of Resource)Scriptures: Exodus 6:7; John 15:4–5; Acts 1:7–8; 2 Timothy 1:6–7; Ephesians 3:20; John 14:26These passages emphasize that our strength, identity, power, and spiritual resources come from staying connected to God. Jesus teaches that apart from Him we can do nothing, while the Holy Spirit equips, teaches, strengthens, and empowers us to fulfill God's purpose.

Pastor James D Johnson Full Sermon Recorded August 9, 2026A Study of the EnemyScriptures: 1 Peter 5:8–9; Ezekiel 28:11; Ephesians 2:2; Romans 8:15–26; Luke 13:11; 1 Kings 22:21–23; John 13:2These passages examine the reality of spiritual opposition, deception, temptation, and oppression while emphasizing that believers are not powerless against the enemy. Scripture calls us to remain alert, resist the devil through steadfast faith, and depend on the Holy Spirit, who strengthens, intercedes, and leads us into truth.

Pastor James D Johnson Full Sermon Recorded August 2, 2026Faith FormationScripture: Book of Exodus 14:4–14As the Israelites stand trapped between Pharaoh's army and the Red Sea, fear begins to overwhelm them. Moses reminds the people to stand firm, trust the Lord, and watch Him fight on their behalf, teaching that God often uses impossible situations to strengthen and develop our faith.

Pastor James D Johnson Full Sermon Recorded July 26, 2026The Faith of PeterScripture: Gospel of Matthew 14:28–33Peter boldly steps out of the boat at Jesus' command and begins walking on the water. When he shifts his focus from Jesus to the raging wind and waves, he begins to sink, but Jesus immediately reaches out and saves him, revealing both the power of faith and the depth of His grace.

Pastor James D Johnson Full Sermon Recorded July 19, 2026Pain WarsMain Scripture: Book of Psalms 107:1–4These verses call God's redeemed people to give thanks for His unfailing love, remembering how He gathered them after they had wandered through desolate places, weary and without direction. Even in seasons of pain, loneliness, and spiritual battles, God remains faithful to rescue, restore, and lead His people home.

Pastor James D Johnson Full Sermon Recorded July 12, 2026"Just Us"Scripture: Romans 8:28–30These verses remind us that God is actively working in every circumstance of our lives—even the painful and confusing seasons—for our good and His purpose. Those whom God has called are never abandoned; He has a divine plan to shape, mature, and ultimately glorify them.Featuring Sermonettes from fellow ministers (In Order):Minister Terry Harper-Wilson| "He Will Answer Your Prayers"Minister Armond Harper | "Put Your Faith in God"Elder Ronald Jones Sr. | "I Will Bless the Lord at All Times"

Pastor James D. Johnson Full Sermon Recorded July 5, 2026Faith SurvivorsScripture: Book of Job 1:13–17Job receives devastating news in rapid succession—his livestock is stolen, his servants are killed, and everything he has worked for begins to disappear. Although tragedy strikes unexpectedly, Job's faith is tested rather than destroyed, reminding us that our circumstances may change, but God's sovereignty remains constant.

Minister Terry Harper-Wilson Full Sermon Recorded June 28, 2026Are We There Yet?Scriptures: 2nd Peter 3:8–9; Jeremiah 1:11–12; Habakkuk 2:3These passages remind us that God is never late—His timing is always perfect. Though we may grow impatient waiting for His promises to unfold, God is faithfully watching over His Word and working behind the scenes to bring His plans to pass at the appointed time.

Terry Harper-Wilson Full Sermon Recorded June 21, 2026 "Father's Day"My Father's HouseScripture: Gospel of Luke 2:41–49In this passage, young Jesus remains in the temple while His parents search anxiously for Him. When they find Him, Jesus explains that He must be about His Father's business, revealing His deep commitment to God's purpose even at a young age.

Terry Harper-Wilson Full Sermon Recorded June 14, 2026I Wish I Knew Then What I Know Now (Hindsight 20/20)Main Scripture: Book of Jeremiah 29:11This scripture reminds us that even when we didn’t understand the delays, disappointments, or detours in life, God was still working behind the scenes with a plan for our future. Looking back, hindsight often reveals that what felt like setbacks were actually lessons, preparation, and divine direction leading us toward hope and purpose.

Elder Ronald Jones Sr.Full Sermon Recorded June 7, 2026A Friend in JesusScripture: Gospel of John 15:12–27In this passage, Jesus teaches His disciples about love, loyalty, and true friendship, declaring that no greater love exists than to lay down one’s life for friends. He reminds them that they are no longer merely servants but friends, chosen to bear fruit and remain faithful even when facing opposition from the world.

Pastor James D. JohnsonFull SermonShipwrecked ChristiansScripture: Acts of the Apostles 27:39–44In this passage, Paul and those traveling with him survive a devastating shipwreck after a violent storm destroys their vessel. Though the ship is lost, God keeps His promise—every person makes it safely to shore, proving that even when life falls apart, God can still preserve His people.

Pastor James D JohnsonPartial Sermon Recorded May 23, 2026Scripture: 1 Samuel 10:20–27In this passage, Saul is chosen as king over Israel, but not everyone celebrates his appointment—some question his ability and openly despise him. Instead of reacting in anger or complaint, Saul remains silent and moves forward, showing restraint in the face of criticism and opposition.

Guest Speaker: Pastor Larry Bates of Lifeline Christian Church "Getting To The Next Phase"Scriptures: Book of Psalms 91:16; Book of Proverbs 3:16, 3:1–2, 10:27; Book of Isaiah 46:4; Letter to the Ephesians 6:23These scriptures remind us that God desires to sustain, guide, and bless His people through every stage of life. By walking in wisdom, obedience, faith, and reverence for God, we position ourselves to experience longevity, peace, and the strength needed to move into the next season He has prepared.HAPPY 112TH ANNIVERSARY MT. CALVARY!!!

Pastor James D Johnson Full Sermon Recorded May 10, 2026Scripture: Gospel of John 1:40–42In this passage, Andrew brings his brother Simon to Jesus, and Jesus immediately speaks to his future, giving him the new name “Cephas” (Peter), meaning rock. Before Peter fully understood who he was becoming, Jesus already saw the strength, purpose, and calling within him.

Pastor James D Johnson Full Sermon Recorded May 3, 2026Scripture: Gospel of Matthew 5:10–12In this passage, Jesus teaches that those who are persecuted for doing what is right are blessed, because the kingdom of heaven belongs to them. He reminds His followers to rejoice even in hardship, knowing that suffering for righteousness connects them to the legacy of the prophets and carries an eternal reward.

Pastor James D Johnson Full Sermon Recorded April 26, 2026Scripture: Gospel of Matthew 16:13–20In this passage, Jesus asks His disciples who people say He is, but then makes it personal—“Who do you say I am?” Peter boldly declares that Jesus is the Christ, the Son of the living God, revealing that true understanding comes by divine revelation, not human opinion.

Pastor James D Johnson Full Sermon Recorded April 19, 2026Journey With Jesus Part 11Scripture: 9:14–27In this passage, a desperate father brings his son to Jesus after the disciples were unable to help him. Struggling with both hope and doubt, he cries out, “Lord, I believe; help my unbelief!”—and Jesus responds with compassion and power, delivering the boy.

Elder Ronald Jones Full Sermon Recorded April 12, 2026Executive DecisionsScriptures: Book of Genesis 1:1–5, 27–28; Genesis 6:13–17; Gospel of Luke 2:14–19; Book of Isaiah 53:3–8These passages reveal God as the ultimate decision-maker—from creation, to judgment in Noah’s time, to the promise of salvation through Jesus. They show that while humanity makes choices, God’s sovereign plan always unfolds with purpose, bringing both accountability and redemption.

Pastor James D Johnson Full Sermon Recorded April 5, 2026Scripture: Gospel of Matthew 15:21–28In this passage, a Canaanite woman persistently seeks Jesus for her daughter’s healing, even when initially ignored and challenged. Her unwavering faith and humility move Jesus to grant her request, showing that faith that refuses to give up will be rewarded.

Minister Terry Harper - WilsonFull Sermon Recorded March 29, 2026News You Can UseScripture: Book of Jeremiah 29:11This verse reminds us that God has intentional plans for our lives—plans filled with peace, hope, and a future. Even when life feels uncertain or difficult, God’s purpose is not to harm us but to guide us toward something greater.

Elder Ronald Jones Full Sermon Recorded March 22, 2026Bipolar ChristiansScripture: John 12:37–50In this passage, despite witnessing many miracles, many people still refused to believe in Jesus, choosing darkness over light. Jesus explains that rejecting Him is rejecting God, while believing in Him brings light and life.Theme: A divided heart struggles between truth and unbelief, but choosing Christ brings clarity, light, and salvation.

Pastor James D Johnson Full Sermon Recorded March 15, 2026Journey With Jesus – Part 9Scripture: Gospel of Mark 5:21–27In this passage, a woman who had suffered from bleeding for many years hears about Jesus and believes that if she can simply touch His garment, she will be healed. Pushing through the crowd in faith, she reaches out and touches the hem of His robe, trusting that Jesus has the power to restore her.

Pastor James D Johnson Full Sermon Recorded March 8Journey With Jesus – Part 8Scripture: Joshua 10:7–14In this passage, Joshua leads Israel into battle, trusting that God is fighting on their behalf. When the day begins to end before the victory is complete, Joshua prays and God miraculously causes the sun to stand still, giving Israel more time to defeat their enemies.

James D Johnson, Pastor Full Sermon Recorded March 1, 2026Journey With Jesus – Part 7Scripture: 18:15–16, 20In this passage, Jesus teaches about restoring relationships and handling conflict among believers. He instructs that if someone sins against you, go to them privately first. If they do not listen, bring one or two others to help establish the matter with wisdom and accountability. The goal is not punishment, but reconciliation and unity.Jesus concludes with a powerful promise: where two or three gather in His name, He is present among them. This reminds us that Christ is actively involved when we seek peace, truth, and restoration according to His will.

William Martin, Co-Pastor from Lifeline Christian Church Full Sermon Recorded February 22, 2026Romans 12:1–2In this passage, the Apostle Paul urges believers to present their lives as living sacrifices to God and not to conform to the patterns of the world. Instead, we are called to be transformed by the renewing of our minds so we can discern God’s good, pleasing, and perfect will.This scripture reminds us that spiritual battles often begin in the mind. When we surrender our thoughts, attitudes, and choices to God, we guard ourselves against deception and remain anchored in truth. Transformation happens from the inside out, and a renewed mind keeps us aligned with God’s purpose.

Pastor James D Johnson Full Sermon Recorded February 15, 2026Daniel 9:1–7In this passage, Daniel responds to God’s promises with humble prayer and repentance. After reading the prophecy about Jerusalem’s restoration, he turns to God in fasting and confession, acknowledging the sins of his people and God’s righteousness. Daniel does not shift blame—he includes himself in the confession, recognizing that God has been faithful even when His people have not.This scripture reminds us that the journey with Jesus involves honest self-examination, repentance, and trust in God’s mercy. It teaches that restoration begins when we humbly seek God and acknowledge His holiness and justice.

Pastor James D Johnson Full Sermon Recorded February 8, 2026 Daniel 1:1–10This passage shows Daniel choosing faithfulness to God even while living in a foreign culture that pressured him to compromise. It teaches that the journey with God requires courage, discipline, and a firm commitment to remain spiritually devoted no matter the environment.

Pastor James D Johnson Full Sermon Recorded February 1, 2026Genesis 32:22–28This passage describes Jacob wrestling with God through the night, refusing to let go until he receives a blessing. It reveals that true transformation happens when we persist with God in struggle, and that encountering Him can change both our identity and our destiny.

Pastor James D Johnson Full Sermon Recorded January 18, 2026Genesis 17:1–7; Galatians 3:9These passages reveal that God’s covenant with Abraham was rooted in faith, not performance, and that the same blessing extends to all who believe. They teach that the journey with Jesus is a journey of faith—where trusting God’s promises connects us to spiritual inheritance, identity, and lasting relationship with Him.

Pastor James D Johnson Full Sermon Recorded January 11, 2026Scripture Description — Genesis 17Genesis 17 reveals God reaffirming His covenant with Abraham, marking a turning point where faith matures into obedience and identity is transformed. It teaches that the journey with God involves trust, surrender, and believing in promises that extend beyond what is seen or immediately possible.

Pastor James D. JohnsonFull Sermon Recorded January 4, 2026Luke 5:4–7This passage shows how obedience to Jesus, even after disappointment and exhaustion, leads to overflow and unexpected blessing. When Peter trusts Jesus’ word and launches out again, scarcity turns into abundance, reminding us that the journey with Christ requires faith beyond logic and experience.

Elder Ronald Jones Sr.Full Sermon Recorded December 28, 2025Luke 8:43-48, John 2:3-10, John 9:1-11, John 11:38-44These passages highlight divine encounters that happened because someone showed up in faith—a woman reaching for healing, servants obeying Jesus’ instruction, a blind man receiving sight, and Lazarus being called out of the grave. “Glad You Stopped By!!” reminds us that when we come to Jesus—desperate, obedient, or curious—miracles, transformation, and new life can happen simply because we showed up.

Pastor James D. JohnsonFull Sermon Recorded December 21, 2025Ephesians 6:10–17 reminds believers that spiritual battles require spiritual strength and protection, not human effort alone. Even in seasons of sadness, God equips us with His armor—truth, righteousness, faith, salvation, and His Word—to stand firm and endure.

Minister Terry Harper - WilsonFull Sermon Recorded December 7, 2025Joshua 1:1–9 addresses a season where God’s people were still breathing, yet stuck in fear and transition after Moses’ death. The passage calls believers to rise from paralysis, trust God’s promises, and move forward in faith—because life in God requires courage, obedience, and action, not just existence.

Pastor James D Johnson Full Sermon Recorded November 30, 2025John 11:1–4 reveals that Lazarus’ sickness was not meant for death, but for the glory of God. This passage teaches that even painful delays serve a divine purpose and that God is able to bring life through situations that appear hopeless.

First Lady, Brenda Johnson Full Message - Recorded November 27, 2025Psalm 100:4 calls us to approach God not casually, but intentionally—with gratitude and praise. It teaches that thanksgiving is the doorway into God’s presence and that worship begins with a heart that recognizes His goodness.

Pastor James D Johnson Full Sermon Recorded November 23, 2025“Set the Atmosphere” – Mark 6:1–4:Jesus returned to His hometown only to be met with unbelief, demonstrating that a lack of honor can block the flow of God’s power. This passage teaches us that we must set an atmosphere of faith and honor if we want to experience God’s presence and miracles among us.

Pastor James D Johnson Full Sermon Recorded November 16, 2025These scriptures connect the Ark of the Covenant—God’s tangible presence and promise in the Old Testament—with the New Jerusalem, His eternal dwelling place among His people. In 2 Samuel 6 and Exodus 25, the Ark symbolizes reverence, holiness, and covenant relationship; in Revelation’s vision of the New Jerusalem, that same divine presence is made permanent. Together, they reveal God’s desire to dwell with humanity—from the Ark’s mercy seat to the eternal city of light.

Pastor James D Johnson Full Sermon Recorded November 9, 2025Revelation 21:1–3, 16–19, and 27 paints a glorious vision of the New Heaven and the New Earth, where God makes His dwelling among His people. The New Jerusalem descends in radiant perfection—its walls adorned with precious stones and its streets shining like gold—symbolizing purity, divine presence, and eternal fellowship with God, where nothing impure will ever enter.

Pastor James D Johnson Full Sermon Recorded November 2, 2025Revelation 20:1, 11–15, Acts 17:31, and Daniel 12:2 together paint a picture of God’s final judgment and resurrection. Revelation shows the great white throne where every soul stands before God and the books of life are opened. Acts 17:31 declares that God has appointed a specific day and Judge—Jesus Christ—while Daniel 12:2 foretells the resurrection of both the righteous and the wicked, each receiving their eternal destiny.

Rev. Ray HuffFull Sermon Recorded October 12, 2025 - Pastor's 32nd Anniversary*Sermon begins after a 17 minute pastoral recognition*“Give Your Flowers Daily” based on Matthew 22:36 🌸This passage highlights the greatest commandment — to love God with all your heart and love your neighbor as yourself. The message of “Give Your Flowers Daily” reminds us to show love, appreciation, and kindness to others while we have the chance, honoring people in life rather than waiting until it’s too late.

Pastor James D JohnsonFull Sermon Recorded October 5, 2025Revelation chapter 9 describes the fifth and sixth trumpet judgments during the end times. In vivid imagery, demonic forces are released from the Abyss to torment those without God’s seal, and later, an army of destruction is unleashed across the earth. The passage reveals the terrifying reality of spiritual warfare and humanity’s refusal to repent despite overwhelming divine warnings.

Pastor James D Johnson Full Sermon Recorded October 26, 2025Revelation 13:1–13 describes the rise of the beast from the sea, symbolizing a powerful, blasphemous world system or leader that gains authority and deceives many through false miracles. It represents the climax of human rebellion and the emergence of counterfeit power in opposition to Christ — revealing that while evil may rise, God’s sovereignty and ultimate victory remain certain.

Pastor James D Johnson Full Sermon Recorded October 19, 2025Revelation chapter 9 (specifically the 5th trumpet) reveals a terrifying vision of judgment where a star falls from heaven and opens the bottomless pit, releasing smoke and demonic forces to torment those without God’s seal. This passage shows both the power of divine authority and the mercy of God’s restraint, reminding believers that even in judgment, God’s ultimate purpose is revelation and repentance.

Pastor James D Johnson Full Sermon Recorded September 28, 2025“The Book of Revelation, Part 2” using Revelation 11:1–5, 11, 13, 15: The two witnesses, the beast, resurrection, earthquakes, and the heavenly declaration, “The kingdom of the world has become the kingdom of our Lord and of his Messiah.”

Pastor James D Johnson; Full Sermon Recorded September 21, 2025*Revelation Sermon Series- Part 1*“The Book of Revelation” from Revelation 1:19 (“Write, therefore, what you have seen, what is now and what will take place later”)

Guest Speaker, Minister Anita Russell (Alpha & Omega Church of the Living God)Full Sermon Recorded September 14, 2025“911, What’s Your Emergency?” with Psalm 34:4 (“I prayed to the Lord, and He answered me. He freed me from all my fears.”) ties the urgency of crisis with God’s immediate, powerful response.