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https://www.calvaryem.org/sermons/gospel-all-things-new-2/ 
 
In this sermon, Pastor Joe Babij continues discussing Paul's teaching from Colossians 1:5-8 in how the gospel makes all things new for the Christian. In Part 2, Pastor Babij explains the pattern of God's work in spiritually growing people: 
 
1. The Gospel Must Be Heard (v. 5) 
2. The Gospel Must Be Understood (v. 6) 
3. The Gospel Must Be Learned (v. 7)

https://www.calvaryem.org/sermons/gospel-all-things-new-2/

In this sermon, Pastor Joe Babij continues discussing Paul's teaching from Colossians 1:5-8 in how the gospel makes all things new for the Christian. In Part 2, Pastor Babij explains the pattern of God's work in spiritually growing people:

1. The Gospel Must Be Heard (v. 5)
2. The Gospel Must Be Understood (v. 6)
3. The Gospel Must Be Learned (v. 7)

10.9.22 The Gospel Makes All Things New - Part 2 (Colossians 1:5-8)

https://www.calvaryem.org/sermons/catch-little-foxes/ 
 
In this sermon, Khaleef Crumbley looks at Song of Solomon 2:15 and the admonition to "catch the little foxes." After giving some background information to the book and passage, Khaleef explains why and how we must catch the little foxes of sin in our lives. Khaleef also looks at other verses in Scripture for examples of little sins that, when not dealt with quickly, properly, and fully, lead to ruin.

https://www.calvaryem.org/sermons/catch-little-foxes/

In this sermon, Khaleef Crumbley looks at Song of Solomon 2:15 and the admonition to "catch the little foxes." After giving some background information to the book and passage, Khaleef explains why and how we must catch the little foxes of sin in our lives. Khaleef also looks at other verses in Scripture for examples of little sins that, when not dealt with quickly, properly, and fully, lead to ruin.

11.28.21 Sermon: Catch the Little Foxes (Song of Solomon 2:15)

https://www.calvaryem.org/sermons/in-case-you-missed-it/ 
 
In this sermon, Pastor Dave Capoccia examines the epilogue section of Ecclesiastes. Pastor Dave explains how, in these last verses, Solomon provides five final clarifications so that you will not miss the message of Ecclesiastes but instead put God's wisdom into practice: 
 
1. These Words Were Carefully Prepared by a Discerning Teacher (v. 9) 
2. These Words Were Written Both Attractively and Accurately (v. 10) 
3. These Words Are Consistent with True Wisdom (v. 11) 
4. These Words Are Sufficient for the Subject (v. 12) 
5. These Words Direct You to the Essence of Life (vv. 13-14)

https://www.calvaryem.org/sermons/in-case-you-missed-it/

In this sermon, Pastor Dave Capoccia examines the epilogue section of Ecclesiastes. Pastor Dave explains how, in these last verses, Solomon provides five final clarifications so that you will not miss the message of Ecclesiastes but instead put God's wisdom into practice:

1. These Words Were Carefully Prepared by a Discerning Teacher (v. 9)
2. These Words Were Written Both Attractively and Accurately (v. 10)
3. These Words Are Consistent with True Wisdom (v. 11)
4. These Words Are Sufficient for the Subject (v. 12)
5. These Words Direct You to the Essence of Life (vv. 13-14)

11.14.21 Sermon: In Case You Missed It (Ecclesiastes 12:9-14)

In this sermon, Pastor Dave Capoccia examines Solomon's final charge to seize the day in Ecclesiastes 11:7-12:8. Solomon provides five prodding reminders for why you must fear God and make the most of the best days God has given you. 
 
1. Dark Days Are Coming (11:7-8) 
2. God's Assessment Is Coming (11:9) 
3. Your Youth Is Fading (11:10) 
4. Old Age Is Coming (12:1-7) 
5. Your Life Is Vapor (12:8)

In this sermon, Pastor Dave Capoccia examines Solomon's final charge to seize the day in Ecclesiastes 11:7-12:8. Solomon provides five prodding reminders for why you must fear God and make the most of the best days God has given you.

1. Dark Days Are Coming (11:7-8)
2. God's Assessment Is Coming (11:9)
3. Your Youth Is Fading (11:10)
4. Old Age Is Coming (12:1-7)
5. Your Life Is Vapor (12:8)

10.3.21 Sermon: Enjoy Your Days of Light (Ecclesiastes 11:7-12:8)

https://www.calvaryem.org/sermons/good-day-to-be-alive/ 
 
In this sermon, Pastor Dave Capoccia looks at a surprising, carpe diem style exhortation from Solomon in Ecclesiastes 8:16-9:10. Solomon gives two simple reasons why you should stop waiting and start making the most of your vaporous life from God: 
 
1. Life Is Uncertain (8:16-9:1) 
2. Death Is Certain (9:2-6) 
3. Conclusion: Make the Most of Your Life While You Can (9:7-10)

https://www.calvaryem.org/sermons/good-day-to-be-alive/

In this sermon, Pastor Dave Capoccia looks at a surprising, carpe diem style exhortation from Solomon in Ecclesiastes 8:16-9:10. Solomon gives two simple reasons why you should stop waiting and start making the most of your vaporous life from God:

1. Life Is Uncertain (8:16-9:1)
2. Death Is Certain (9:2-6)
3. Conclusion: Make the Most of Your Life While You Can (9:7-10)

7.11.21 Sermon: It's a Good Day to Be Alive (Ecclesiastes 8:16-9:10)

https://www.calvaryem.org/sermons/despite-injustice-fear-god/ 
 
In this sermon, Pastor Dave Capoccia again looks at Solomon's wisdom for how to regard authorities, but this time from Eccl 8:10-15. Solomon's counsel is that, despite injustice, you should fear God and enjoy life. Solomon presents this counsel by drawing attention to two difficult realities and two wise responses to those realities: 
 
1. Reality: Justice Is Often Slow (vv. 10-11) 
2. Response: Wait for the End (vv. 12-13) 
3. Reality: Injustice Will Frustrate You (v. 14) 
4. Response: Enjoy God amid Trouble (v. 15)

https://www.calvaryem.org/sermons/despite-injustice-fear-god/

In this sermon, Pastor Dave Capoccia again looks at Solomon's wisdom for how to regard authorities, but this time from Eccl 8:10-15. Solomon's counsel is that, despite injustice, you should fear God and enjoy life. Solomon presents this counsel by drawing attention to two difficult realities and two wise responses to those realities:

1. Reality: Justice Is Often Slow (vv. 10-11)
2. Response: Wait for the End (vv. 12-13)
3. Reality: Injustice Will Frustrate You (v. 14)
4. Response: Enjoy God amid Trouble (v. 15)

7.4.21 Sermon: Despite Injustice, Fear God and Enjoy Life (Ecclesiastes 8:10-15)

https://www.calvaryem.org/sermons/obey-authorities-avoid-trouble/ 
 
In this sermon, Pastor Dave Capoccia, looks at the wisdom from Solomon about how one should regard authorities in Ecclesiastes 8:1-9. Solomon teaches that, If you want to be wise and avoid trouble, you should obey the authorities God has set up in your life. Solomon also gives four wise reasons why should obey even unjust authorities: 
 
1. Because You Fear God (v. 2) 
2. Because You Want to Avoid Harm (vv. 3-5a) 
3. Because You Are Waiting for God's Justice (vv. 5b-7) 
4. Because You Remember Your Own Weakness (v. 8)

https://www.calvaryem.org/sermons/obey-authorities-avoid-trouble/

In this sermon, Pastor Dave Capoccia, looks at the wisdom from Solomon about how one should regard authorities in Ecclesiastes 8:1-9. Solomon teaches that, If you want to be wise and avoid trouble, you should obey the authorities God has set up in your life. Solomon also gives four wise reasons why should obey even unjust authorities:

1. Because You Fear God (v. 2)
2. Because You Want to Avoid Harm (vv. 3-5a)
3. Because You Are Waiting for God's Justice (vv. 5b-7)
4. Because You Remember Your Own Weakness (v. 8)

06.27.21 Sermon: Obey Authorities, Avoid Trouble (Ecclesiastes 8:1-9)

https://www.calvaryem.org/sermons/wisdoms-low-hanging-fruit-part-2/ 
 
In this sermon, Pastor Dave Capoccia completes examination of Solomon's surprising teaching in Ecclesiastes 7:23-29. Solomon warns against vainly pursuing deep knowledge and instead urges you to understand and apply three basic life truths. In part 2, Pastor Dave explains the second and third basic truths from Solomon. 
 
Introduction: You cannot know the fundamental scheme of the world (vv. 23-24) 
1. The enticing woman (or man) is misery in the end (vv. 25-26) 
2. A good woman (or man) is hard to find (vv. 27-28) 
3. Man’s proud, scheming heart is his downfall (v. 29)

https://www.calvaryem.org/sermons/wisdoms-low-hanging-fruit-part-2/

In this sermon, Pastor Dave Capoccia completes examination of Solomon's surprising teaching in Ecclesiastes 7:23-29. Solomon warns against vainly pursuing deep knowledge and instead urges you to understand and apply three basic life truths. In part 2, Pastor Dave explains the second and third basic truths from Solomon.

Introduction: You cannot know the fundamental scheme of the world (vv. 23-24)
1. The enticing woman (or man) is misery in the end (vv. 25-26)
2. A good woman (or man) is hard to find (vv. 27-28)
3. Man’s proud, scheming heart is his downfall (v. 29)

6.6.21 Sermon: Wisdom's Low-Hanging Fruit, Part 2 (Ecclesiastes 7:23-29)

https://www.calvaryem.org/sermons/wisdoms-low-hanging-fruit/ 
 
In this sermon, Pastor Dave Capoccia begins examining Solomon's surprising teaching in Ecclesiastes 7:23-29. Solomon warns against vainly pursuing deep knowledge and instead urges you to understand and apply three basic life truths. In part 1, Pastor Dave examines the introduction and first basic truth. 
 
Introduction: You cannot know the fundamental scheme of the world (vv. 23-24) 
1. The enticing woman (or man) is misery in the end (vv. 25-26)

https://www.calvaryem.org/sermons/wisdoms-low-hanging-fruit/

In this sermon, Pastor Dave Capoccia begins examining Solomon's surprising teaching in Ecclesiastes 7:23-29. Solomon warns against vainly pursuing deep knowledge and instead urges you to understand and apply three basic life truths. In part 1, Pastor Dave examines the introduction and first basic truth.

Introduction: You cannot know the fundamental scheme of the world (vv. 23-24)
1. The enticing woman (or man) is misery in the end (vv. 25-26)

5.30.21 Sermon: Wisdom's Low-Hanging Fruit (Ecclesiastes 7:23-29)

In this sermon, Pastor Joe Babij begins examining the final section of exhortation in 2 Peter. Pastor Babij explains that believers must remain ready for Christ's return and continue to pursue spiritual growth and holiness. More specifically, Pastor Babij outlines two of the four eternal perspectives Christians are to apply in view of the day of the Lord and His coming: 
 
1. We should believe in Christ without delay (vv, 9, 15) 
2. We should live holy and godly lives (vv. 11-14)

In this sermon, Pastor Joe Babij begins examining the final section of exhortation in 2 Peter. Pastor Babij explains that believers must remain ready for Christ's return and continue to pursue spiritual growth and holiness. More specifically, Pastor Babij outlines two of the four eternal perspectives Christians are to apply in view of the day of the Lord and His coming:

1. We should believe in Christ without delay (vv, 9, 15)
2. We should live holy and godly lives (vv. 11-14)

5.16.21 Sermon: Living in Light of Christ's Coming (2 Peter 3:11-15)

In this sermon, Pastor Dave Capoccia looks at the introductory poem to the second half of Ecclesiastes articulating true wisdom's narrow way. In Ecclesiastes 7:1-14, Solomon provides five poignant comparisons to show how wisdom, while not ultimate, makes life better. 
 
1. Facing Death Is Better Than Chasing Fun (vv. 1-4) 
2. Rebuke Is Better Than Revelry (vv. 5-7) 
3. Patience Is Better Than Protest (vv. 8-10) 
4. Wisdom Is Better Than Wealth (vv. 11-12) 
5. Reverence Is Better Than Rebellion (vv. 13-14)

In this sermon, Pastor Dave Capoccia looks at the introductory poem to the second half of Ecclesiastes articulating true wisdom's narrow way. In Ecclesiastes 7:1-14, Solomon provides five poignant comparisons to show how wisdom, while not ultimate, makes life better.

1. Facing Death Is Better Than Chasing Fun (vv. 1-4)
2. Rebuke Is Better Than Revelry (vv. 5-7)
3. Patience Is Better Than Protest (vv. 8-10)
4. Wisdom Is Better Than Wealth (vv. 11-12)
5. Reverence Is Better Than Rebellion (vv. 13-14)

4.18.21 Sermon: In Wisdom's Shadow (Ecclesiastes 7:1-14)

https://www.calvaryem.org/sermons/jesus-is-coming-part-3/ 
 
In this sermon, Pastor Babij continues giving important background information on 2 Peter 3 by further investigating teaching about the day of the Lord in 2 Thessalonians 2:5-10. Specifically, Pastor Babij explains from Thessalonians what will happen once the man of lawlessness, the antichrist, arrives on the world scene. Christians are to find sober encouragement in learning what will take place in the future and not be fearful.

https://www.calvaryem.org/sermons/jesus-is-coming-part-3/

In this sermon, Pastor Babij continues giving important background information on 2 Peter 3 by further investigating teaching about the day of the Lord in 2 Thessalonians 2:5-10. Specifically, Pastor Babij explains from Thessalonians what will happen once the man of lawlessness, the antichrist, arrives on the world scene. Christians are to find sober encouragement in learning what will take place in the future and not be fearful.

3.21.21 Sermon: Never Forget---Jesus Is Coming! Part 3: The Day of the Lord (2 Peter 3:10,12)

https://www.calvaryem.org/sermons/jesus-is-coming-part-2/ 
 
In this sermon, Pastor Joe Babij continues looking at 2 Peter 3 and focuses on the phrase "the day of the Lord." Pastor Babij explains the background of this phrase and, considering 2 Thessalonians 2:1-4, clarifies the Bible's own assurance that believers will have no involvement in the day of the Lord. More specifically, Pastor Babij walks through 2 Thessalonians 2:1-4 and explains: 
 
1. A Bogus Claim (vv. 1-2) 
2. The Correct Condition (vv. 3-4) 
2a. A defiance yet to come (v. 3) 
2b. A defiance with the appearance of the man of sin (vv. 3-4)

https://www.calvaryem.org/sermons/jesus-is-coming-part-2/

In this sermon, Pastor Joe Babij continues looking at 2 Peter 3 and focuses on the phrase "the day of the Lord." Pastor Babij explains the background of this phrase and, considering 2 Thessalonians 2:1-4, clarifies the Bible's own assurance that believers will have no involvement in the day of the Lord. More specifically, Pastor Babij walks through 2 Thessalonians 2:1-4 and explains:

1. A Bogus Claim (vv. 1-2)
2. The Correct Condition (vv. 3-4)
2a. A defiance yet to come (v. 3)
2b. A defiance with the appearance of the man of sin (vv. 3-4)

3.14.21 Sermon: Never Forget---Jesus Is Coming! Part 2: The Day of the Lord (2 Peter 3:10,12)

https://www.calvaryem.org/sermons/vanity-wealth-part-2/ 
 
In this sermon, Pastor Dave Capoccia finishes looking at Solomon's teaching on wealth in Ecclesiastes 5:8-20. Specifically, Pastor Dave explores in verses 13-20 Solomon's second main reason to beware vainly seeking after wealth and instead rejoice gratefully in your portion from God: wealth ultimately won't protect you.

https://www.calvaryem.org/sermons/vanity-wealth-part-2/

In this sermon, Pastor Dave Capoccia finishes looking at Solomon's teaching on wealth in Ecclesiastes 5:8-20. Specifically, Pastor Dave explores in verses 13-20 Solomon's second main reason to beware vainly seeking after wealth and instead rejoice gratefully in your portion from God: wealth ultimately won't protect you.

3.7.21 Sermon: The Vanity of Wealth, Part 2 (Ecclesiastes 5:13-20)

https://www.calvaryem.org/sermons/vanity-wealth-part-1/ 
 
In this sermon, Pastor Dave Capoccia begins looking at Solomon's teaching on the vanity of wealth in Ecclesiastes 5:8-20. Solomon gives two main reasons to beware vainly seeking after wealth and to gratefully rejoice instead in your portion from God. In part 1, Pastor Dave covers Solomon's introduction in verses 8-9 about government corruption and then examines the first main reason to beware seeking after wealth in verses 10-12: wealth ultimately won't satisfy you.

https://www.calvaryem.org/sermons/vanity-wealth-part-1/

In this sermon, Pastor Dave Capoccia begins looking at Solomon's teaching on the vanity of wealth in Ecclesiastes 5:8-20. Solomon gives two main reasons to beware vainly seeking after wealth and to gratefully rejoice instead in your portion from God. In part 1, Pastor Dave covers Solomon's introduction in verses 8-9 about government corruption and then examines the first main reason to beware seeking after wealth in verses 10-12: wealth ultimately won't satisfy you.

2.14.21 Sermon: The Vanity of Wealth, Part 1 (Ecclesiastes 5:8-12)

https://www.calvaryem.org/sermons/watch-your-mouth-in-worship/ 
 
In this sermon, Pastor Dave Capoccia examines Solomon's teaching in Ecclesiastes 5:1-7 about pious words. Pastor Dave explains how Solomon gives two sobering admonitions about words and worship so that you will wisely fear God instead of ruin yourself with religious folly. 
 
1. Slow Down in Worship (vv. 1-3) 
2. Be Careful in Promises (vv. 4-7)

https://www.calvaryem.org/sermons/watch-your-mouth-in-worship/

In this sermon, Pastor Dave Capoccia examines Solomon's teaching in Ecclesiastes 5:1-7 about pious words. Pastor Dave explains how Solomon gives two sobering admonitions about words and worship so that you will wisely fear God instead of ruin yourself with religious folly.

1. Slow Down in Worship (vv. 1-3)
2. Be Careful in Promises (vv. 4-7)

1.31.21 Sermon: Watch Your Mouth in Worship (Ecclesiastes 5:1-7)

https://www.calvaryem.org/sermons/better-together-part-2/ 
 
In this sermon, Pastor Dave Capoccia concludes his look at Solomon's teaching on companionship in Ecclesiastes 4. After a brief review, Pastor Dave explains the final two crucial lessons from Solomon in Ecclesiastes 4:9-16 as to why this difficult and vaporous life is lived better together. In total, the five lessons from Solomon in this chapter are: 
 
1. The Comfort-less Life is Miserable (vv.1-3) 
2. The Jealous Life is Miserable (vv. 4-6) 
3. The Miserly Life is Miserable (vv. 7-8) 
4. The Cooperative Life is Better (vv. 9-12) 
5. The Cooperative Life is Still Vapor (vv. 13-16)

https://www.calvaryem.org/sermons/better-together-part-2/

In this sermon, Pastor Dave Capoccia concludes his look at Solomon's teaching on companionship in Ecclesiastes 4. After a brief review, Pastor Dave explains the final two crucial lessons from Solomon in Ecclesiastes 4:9-16 as to why this difficult and vaporous life is lived better together. In total, the five lessons from Solomon in this chapter are:

1. The Comfort-less Life is Miserable (vv.1-3)
2. The Jealous Life is Miserable (vv. 4-6)
3. The Miserly Life is Miserable (vv. 7-8)
4. The Cooperative Life is Better (vv. 9-12)
5. The Cooperative Life is Still Vapor (vv. 13-16)

12.27.20 Sermon: Better Together, Part 2 (Ecclesiastes 4:9-16)

https://www.calvaryem.org/sermons/better-together-part-1/ 
 
In this sermon, Pastor Dave Capoccia begins examining Ecclesiastes 4:1-16 and Solomon's teaching on companionship. Solomon presents five crucial lessons on companionship so that you will realize that this difficult and vaporous life is lived better together. In part one, Pastor Dave explains the first three more negative lessons on companionship in Ecclesiastes 4:1-8: 
 
1. The Comfort-less Life is Miserable (vv. 1-3) 
2. The Jealous Life is Miserable (vv. 4-6) 
3. The Miserly Life is Miserable (vv. 7-8)

https://www.calvaryem.org/sermons/better-together-part-1/

In this sermon, Pastor Dave Capoccia begins examining Ecclesiastes 4:1-16 and Solomon's teaching on companionship. Solomon presents five crucial lessons on companionship so that you will realize that this difficult and vaporous life is lived better together. In part one, Pastor Dave explains the first three more negative lessons on companionship in Ecclesiastes 4:1-8:

1. The Comfort-less Life is Miserable (vv. 1-3)
2. The Jealous Life is Miserable (vv. 4-6)
3. The Miserly Life is Miserable (vv. 7-8)

12.13.20 Sermon: Better Together, Part 1 (Ecclesiastes 4:1-8)

https://www.calvaryem.org/sermons/acknowleding-judgment-of-god-part-4/ 
 
In this sermon, Pastor Joe Babij returns to 2 Peter 2 to examine the encouragement and hope that the godly have of God's future rescue and vindication. As Peter explains in 2 Peter 2:5-10, the godly can take comfort in God's past examples of rescue as well as in God's sovereign control.

https://www.calvaryem.org/sermons/acknowleding-judgment-of-god-part-4/

In this sermon, Pastor Joe Babij returns to 2 Peter 2 to examine the encouragement and hope that the godly have of God's future rescue and vindication. As Peter explains in 2 Peter 2:5-10, the godly can take comfort in God's past examples of rescue as well as in God's sovereign control.

12.6.20 Sermon: Acknowledging the Judgment of God, Part 4 (2 Peter 2:5b-10a)

https://www.calvaryem.org/sermons/time-for-justice/ 
 
In this sermon, Pastor Dave Capoccia continues to investigate Solomon's teaching on how to respond wisely to life's great frustrations. In Ecclesiastes 3:16-22, Solomon considers the frustration of life's unresolvable injustice and gives three wise ways to respond: 
 
1. Rest in God's Justice (v. 17) 
2. Remember Your Humble Position (vv. 18-21) 
3. Rejoice in Your Portion (v. 22)

https://www.calvaryem.org/sermons/time-for-justice/

In this sermon, Pastor Dave Capoccia continues to investigate Solomon's teaching on how to respond wisely to life's great frustrations. In Ecclesiastes 3:16-22, Solomon considers the frustration of life's unresolvable injustice and gives three wise ways to respond:

1. Rest in God's Justice (v. 17)
2. Remember Your Humble Position (vv. 18-21)
3. Rejoice in Your Portion (v. 22)

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