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https://www.calvaryem.org/sermons/tyranny-of-times/ 
 
In this sermon, Pastor Dave Capoccia examines Ecclesiastes 3:1-15 and Solomon's teaching about the different times or seasons of life. Pastor Dave explains that, rather than romantically musing about life's different times, Solomon shows how people ultimately have no control over their times. Solomon then presents how to respond wisely to the frustratingly uncontrollable times of life: 
 
1. Realize God's Control (vv. 10-11) 
2. Rejoice in God's Good (vv. 12-13) 
3. Revere God (vv. 14-15)

https://www.calvaryem.org/sermons/tyranny-of-times/

In this sermon, Pastor Dave Capoccia examines Ecclesiastes 3:1-15 and Solomon's teaching about the different times or seasons of life. Pastor Dave explains that, rather than romantically musing about life's different times, Solomon shows how people ultimately have no control over their times. Solomon then presents how to respond wisely to the frustratingly uncontrollable times of life:

1. Realize God's Control (vv. 10-11)
2. Rejoice in God's Good (vv. 12-13)
3. Revere God (vv. 14-15)

11.15.20 Sermon: The Tyranny of Times (Ecclesiastes 3:1-15)

https://www.calvaryem.org/sermons/solomon-epic-fail-3/ 
 
In this sermon, Pastor Dave Capoccia finishes looking at the foundational teaching of Solomon in the beginning of Ecclesiastes. In Ecclesiastes 2:12-26, Solomon gives his final reflections on his personal experiments with wisdom and joy. More specifically, Solomon presents three truths about our coming deaths that should cause us to stop living for vapor and instead enjoy God's good. 
 
1. Death will frustrate wisdom's gain 
2. Death will frustrate work's gain 
3. Death directs us to God instead

https://www.calvaryem.org/sermons/solomon-epic-fail-3/

In this sermon, Pastor Dave Capoccia finishes looking at the foundational teaching of Solomon in the beginning of Ecclesiastes. In Ecclesiastes 2:12-26, Solomon gives his final reflections on his personal experiments with wisdom and joy. More specifically, Solomon presents three truths about our coming deaths that should cause us to stop living for vapor and instead enjoy God's good.

1. Death will frustrate wisdom's gain
2. Death will frustrate work's gain
3. Death directs us to God instead

10.25.20 Sermon: Solomon's Epic Fail, Part 3 (Ecclesiastes 2:12-26)

https://www.calvaryem.org/sermons/solomon-epic-fail-2/ 
 
In this sermon, Pastor Dave Capoccia continues looking at Solomon’s epic experiments with wisdom and joy in Ecclesiastes 1:12-2:26. In Part 2, Pastor Dave looks specifically at Solomon's experiment with joy in 2:1-11, explaining how Solomon shares his failure in his epic experiment with joy so that we will not vainly pursue the passing treasures of the world as a way to lasting gain. Solomon discusses his joy experiment in three parts and gives three preliminary conclusions. 
 
1. The Experiment Overviewed (vv. 1-2) 
2. The Experiment Specified (vv. 3-8) 
3. The Experiment Concluded (vv. 9-11) 
 A. Solomon Was the Greatest Joy-Seeker (vv. 9-10a) 
 B. Solomon Found Temporary Joy in His Work (v. 10b) 
 C. Solomon Found No Lasting Gain (v. 11)

https://www.calvaryem.org/sermons/solomon-epic-fail-2/

In this sermon, Pastor Dave Capoccia continues looking at Solomon’s epic experiments with wisdom and joy in Ecclesiastes 1:12-2:26. In Part 2, Pastor Dave looks specifically at Solomon's experiment with joy in 2:1-11, explaining how Solomon shares his failure in his epic experiment with joy so that we will not vainly pursue the passing treasures of the world as a way to lasting gain. Solomon discusses his joy experiment in three parts and gives three preliminary conclusions.

1. The Experiment Overviewed (vv. 1-2)
2. The Experiment Specified (vv. 3-8)
3. The Experiment Concluded (vv. 9-11)
     A. Solomon Was the Greatest Joy-Seeker (vv. 9-10a)
     B. Solomon Found Temporary Joy in His Work (v. 10b)
     C. Solomon Found No Lasting Gain (v. 11)

10.4.20 Sermon: Solomon's Epic Fail, Part 2 (Ecclesiastes 2:1-11)

https://www.calvaryem.org/sermons/solomon-epic-fail-1/ 
 
In this sermon, Pastor Dave Capoccia begins looking at Solomon's epic experiments with wisdom and joy in Ecclesiastes 1:12-2:26. In part 1, Pastor Dave looks specifically at Solomon's experiment with wisdom in Ecclesiastes 1:12-18 and explains that Solomon’s failures in his epic quest for wisdom show the vanity of pursuing knowledge as a means of lasting gain in our fallen world. Pastor Dave outlines two key parameters in Solomon's great wisdom experiment. 
 
1. A Comprehensive Study (vv. 12-15) 
2. A Consummate Student (vv.16-18)

https://www.calvaryem.org/sermons/solomon-epic-fail-1/

In this sermon, Pastor Dave Capoccia begins looking at Solomon's epic experiments with wisdom and joy in Ecclesiastes 1:12-2:26. In part 1, Pastor Dave looks specifically at Solomon's experiment with wisdom in Ecclesiastes 1:12-18 and explains that Solomon’s failures in his epic quest for wisdom show the vanity of pursuing knowledge as a means of lasting gain in our fallen world. Pastor Dave outlines two key parameters in Solomon's great wisdom experiment.

1. A Comprehensive Study (vv. 12-15)
2. A Consummate Student (vv.16-18)

9.20.20 Sermon: Solomon's Epic Fail, Part 1 (Ecclesiastes 1:12-18)

https://www.calvaryem.org/sermons/running-in-circles/ 
 
In this sermon, Pastor Dave Capoccia examines Solomon's first section of teaching in Ecclesiastes (1:3-11). Solomon provides four startling observations on the vapor-like nature of life so that you will not be deceived into living for this world. 
 
1. The earth toils in an unsatisfying circle 
2. Man toils in an unsatisfying circle 
3. Man does not experience anything truly new 
4. Man does not remember the past

https://www.calvaryem.org/sermons/running-in-circles/

In this sermon, Pastor Dave Capoccia examines Solomon's first section of teaching in Ecclesiastes (1:3-11). Solomon provides four startling observations on the vapor-like nature of life so that you will not be deceived into living for this world.

1. The earth toils in an unsatisfying circle
2. Man toils in an unsatisfying circle
3. Man does not experience anything truly new
4. Man does not remember the past

9.6.20 Sermon: Running In Circles (Ecclesiastes 1:3-11)

https://www.calvaryem.org/sermons/when-convictions-collide-2/ 
 
In this sermon, Pastor Dave Capoccia completes a two-part look at Paul's teaching in Romans 14:1-15:13 about how Christians should respond to one another over Christian liberty issues. Dave Capoccia outlines the four main ways Christians should respond when convictions collide but focuses on explaining the second main way in detail. Following the apostle Paul's progression of thought in Romans 14:13-23, Dave Capoccia presents three reasons why Christians must seek to edify one another and not cause to stumble. 
 
1. Your weaker brother needs spiritual protection, not pressure 
2. God's kingdom is primarily about righteousness, not liberty 
3. Freedom with stumblings included is unclean, not clean

https://www.calvaryem.org/sermons/when-convictions-collide-2/

In this sermon, Pastor Dave Capoccia completes a two-part look at Paul's teaching in Romans 14:1-15:13 about how Christians should respond to one another over Christian liberty issues. Dave Capoccia outlines the four main ways Christians should respond when convictions collide but focuses on explaining the second main way in detail. Following the apostle Paul's progression of thought in Romans 14:13-23, Dave Capoccia presents three reasons why Christians must seek to edify one another and not cause to stumble.

1. Your weaker brother needs spiritual protection, not pressure
2. God's kingdom is primarily about righteousness, not liberty
3. Freedom with stumblings included is unclean, not clean

8.16.20 Sermon: When Convictions Collide, Part 2 (Romans 14:13-15:13)

https://www.calvaryem.org/sermons/when-convictions-collide-1/ 
 
In this sermon, Pastor Dave Capoccia begins a two part look at Paul's teaching in Romans 14:1-15:13, a section about how Christians should respond to one another over Christian liberty issues. In part one of this look, Dave Capoccia considers the situation in the early Roman church and also explains the first of Paul's four main commands in the section: when it comes to conviction issues, Christians must welcome one another and not judge. Dave Capoccia outlines three reasons why from Romans 14:1-12: 
 
1. God welcomes your brethren 
2. Christ, not you, is the judging lord 
3. You, too, will be judged by God

https://www.calvaryem.org/sermons/when-convictions-collide-1/

In this sermon, Pastor Dave Capoccia begins a two part look at Paul's teaching in Romans 14:1-15:13, a section about how Christians should respond to one another over Christian liberty issues. In part one of this look, Dave Capoccia considers the situation in the early Roman church and also explains the first of Paul's four main commands in the section: when it comes to conviction issues, Christians must welcome one another and not judge. Dave Capoccia outlines three reasons why from Romans 14:1-12:

1. God welcomes your brethren
2. Christ, not you, is the judging lord
3. You, too, will be judged by God

8.9.20 Sermon: When Convictions Collide, Part 1 (Romans 14:1-12)

https://www.calvaryem.org/sermons/yahweh-center-joy/ 
 
In this sermon, Pastor Dave Capoccia examines a psalm all about joy in the one true and covenant-keeping God, Yahweh. From Psalm 16, David Capoccia explains five reasons believers should have joy in Yahweh---who is the Lord Jesus Christ---amid troubles. 
 
1. Yahweh is our exclusive refuge (vv. 1-2) 
2. Yahweh is our communal delight (vv. 3-4) 
3. Yahweh is our joyful inheritance (vv. 5-6) 
4. Yahweh is our steadfast guide (vv. 7-8) 
5. Yahweh is our future hope (vv. 9-11)

https://www.calvaryem.org/sermons/yahweh-center-joy/

In this sermon, Pastor Dave Capoccia examines a psalm all about joy in the one true and covenant-keeping God, Yahweh. From Psalm 16, David Capoccia explains five reasons believers should have joy in Yahweh---who is the Lord Jesus Christ---amid troubles.

1. Yahweh is our exclusive refuge (vv. 1-2)
2. Yahweh is our communal delight (vv. 3-4)
3. Yahweh is our joyful inheritance (vv. 5-6)
4. Yahweh is our steadfast guide (vv. 7-8)
5. Yahweh is our future hope (vv. 9-11)

8.2.20 Sermon: Yahweh, the Center of Joy (Psalm 16:1-11)

https://www.calvaryem.org/sermons/god-is-working-in-the-silence/ 
 
In this sermon, Pastor Dave Capoccia examines the prophet Elijah's descent into despair in 1 Kings 19 and how God ministered to Elijah and restored Elijah to service. The account not only demonstrates how God is working good even through difficult circumstances but also how believers can practically move from depressed doubt to obedient faith. 
 
1. Servant Despairs (vv. 1-4) 
2. God Ministers (vv. 5-8) 
3. God Instructs (vv. 9-14) 
4. God Commissions (vv. 15-18) 
5. Servant Obeys (vv. 19-21)

https://www.calvaryem.org/sermons/god-is-working-in-the-silence/

In this sermon, Pastor Dave Capoccia examines the prophet Elijah's descent into despair in 1 Kings 19 and how God ministered to Elijah and restored Elijah to service. The account not only demonstrates how God is working good even through difficult circumstances but also how believers can practically move from depressed doubt to obedient faith.

1. Servant Despairs (vv. 1-4)
2. God Ministers (vv. 5-8)
3. God Instructs (vv. 9-14)
4. God Commissions (vv. 15-18)
5. Servant Obeys (vv. 19-21)

7.26.20 Sermon: God Is Working in the Silence (1 Kings 19:1-21)

https://www.calvaryem.org/sermons/snapshot-spiritual-father/ 
 
In this special Father's Day sermon, Pastor Babij examines Paul's ministry to the Thessalonians in 1 Thessalonians 2:9-12 as a model for spiritual fathers raising up spiritual sons. Pastor Babij identifies four vital characteristics of a spiritual father's responsibility to both teach and model godliness for his children: 
 
1. A Spiritual Father's Work (v. 9) 
2. A Spiritual Father's Walk (v. 10) 
3. A Spiritual Father's Words (v. 11) 
4. A Spiritual Father's Worship (v. 12)

https://www.calvaryem.org/sermons/snapshot-spiritual-father/

In this special Father's Day sermon, Pastor Babij examines Paul's ministry to the Thessalonians in 1 Thessalonians 2:9-12 as a model for spiritual fathers raising up spiritual sons. Pastor Babij identifies four vital characteristics of a spiritual father's responsibility to both teach and model godliness for his children:

1. A Spiritual Father's Work (v. 9)
2. A Spiritual Father's Walk (v. 10)
3. A Spiritual Father's Words (v. 11)
4. A Spiritual Father's Worship (v. 12)

6.21.20 Sermon: A Snapshot of a Spiritual Father (1 Thessalonians 2:9-12)

https://www.calvaryem.org/sermons/how-to-get-right-with-god/ 
 
In this sermon, Pastor Babij talks about the most important question in life: how to get right with God. In explanation, Pastor Babij examines Romans 3:28 and discusses both the wrong way that most people take to try to get right with God and also the right way.

https://www.calvaryem.org/sermons/how-to-get-right-with-god/

In this sermon, Pastor Babij talks about the most important question in life: how to get right with God. In explanation, Pastor Babij examines Romans 3:28 and discusses both the wrong way that most people take to try to get right with God and also the right way.

5.31.20 Sermon: How to Get Right with God (Romans 3:28)

https://www.calvaryem.org/sermons/filthy-garments-to-rich-robes/ 
 
In this Resurrection Sunday sermon, Pastor Babij preaches from Zechariah 3:1-7 on the need to be properly clothed for eternal life. Pastor explains that are three types of garments: 
 
1) Garments of Filth 
2) Garments of Righteousness 
3) Garments of Access 
 
Pastor shows from Scripture that all people need to replace their garments of filth with those of Christ’s righteousness and of His access to God the Father. Pastor Babij calls upon all hearers to determine what sort of clothes they’re wearing before they face God’s final judgement.

https://www.calvaryem.org/sermons/filthy-garments-to-rich-robes/

In this Resurrection Sunday sermon, Pastor Babij preaches from Zechariah 3:1-7 on the need to be properly clothed for eternal life. Pastor explains that are three types of garments:

1)     Garments of Filth
2)     Garments of Righteousness
3)     Garments of Access

Pastor shows from Scripture that all people need to replace their garments of filth with those of Christ’s righteousness and of His access to God the Father. Pastor Babij calls upon all hearers to determine what sort of clothes they’re wearing before they face God’s final judgement.

4.12.20 Resurrection Sunday Sermon: Filthy Garments to Rich Robes (Zechariah 3:1-7)

https://www.calvaryem.org/sermons/stand-firm-in-the-lord/ 
 
In this sermon, Khaleef Crumbley teaches from Philippians 4:1-9 how a Christian stands firm in the Lord. Khaleef Crumbley explains six principles from the text: 
 
1) Live in harmony with other believers in the Lord 
2) Always be joyful 
3) Cultivate a gentle spirit 
4) Do not be anxious for anything 
5) Pray transparently to God in all matters 
6) Meditate on God and the things of God

https://www.calvaryem.org/sermons/stand-firm-in-the-lord/

In this sermon, Khaleef Crumbley teaches from Philippians 4:1-9 how a Christian stands firm in the Lord. Khaleef Crumbley explains six principles from the text:

1)     Live in harmony with other believers in the Lord
2)     Always be joyful
3)     Cultivate a gentle spirit
4)     Do not be anxious for anything
5)     Pray transparently to God in all matters
6)     Meditate on God and the things of God

3.15.20 Sermon: Stand Firm in the Lord (Philippians 4:1-9)

https://www.calvaryem.org/sermons/parable-of-the-talents/ 
 
In this sermon, Greg Ho, preaches on the Parable of the Talents from Matthew 25. From the passage, Greg Ho explains what the talent represents and how God is more concerned with what a person does with what he receives than how much a person accomplishes. Greg Ho further clarifies that Christians should think and act like the first two slaves in the parable and avoid the thinking and inaction of the third slave which dishonored God and ultimately doomed the slave to destruction. In conclusion, Greg Ho admonishes Christians to think soberly about God’s return on investment.

https://www.calvaryem.org/sermons/parable-of-the-talents/

In this sermon, Greg Ho, preaches on the Parable of the Talents from Matthew 25. From the passage, Greg Ho explains what the talent represents and how God is more concerned with what a person does with what he receives than how much a person accomplishes. Greg Ho further clarifies that Christians should think and act like the first two slaves in the parable and avoid the thinking and inaction of the third slave which dishonored God and ultimately doomed the slave to destruction. In conclusion, Greg Ho admonishes Christians to think soberly about God’s return on investment.

5.12.19 Sermon: Parable of the Talents (Matthew 25:14-30)

https://www.calvaryem.org/sermons/a-new-creation-in-christ/ 
 
In this sermon, Pastor Mike Riccardi asks and answers the question, “What makes someone a Christian?” Pastor Riccardi teaches from 2 Corinthians 5:16-17 three points concerning what constitutes a Christian: 
 
1) The Christian is a new creation brought to life by God 
2) The Christian regards Christ spiritually and not by the flesh 
3) The Christian assesses others spiritually rather than by appearance or station 
 
Pastor Riccardi ends his sermon encouraging non-Christians to be reconciled to God and for Christians to live unto God in all things.

https://www.calvaryem.org/sermons/a-new-creation-in-christ/

In this sermon, Pastor Mike Riccardi asks and answers the question, “What makes someone a Christian?” Pastor Riccardi teaches from 2 Corinthians 5:16-17 three points concerning what constitutes a Christian:

1)     The Christian is a new creation brought to life by God
2)     The Christian regards Christ spiritually and not by the flesh
3)     The Christian assesses others spiritually rather than by appearance or station

Pastor Riccardi ends his sermon encouraging non-Christians to be reconciled to God and for Christians to live unto God in all things.

12.30.18 Sermon: A New Creation in Christ (2 Corinthians 5:16-17)

https://www.calvaryem.org/sermons/becoming-a-humble-servant-10-lessons-from-our-lord/ 
 
In this sermon from John 13:15, Khaleef Crumbley explains ten ways Jesus demonstrates His love for people and provides an example that Christians must follow in their service and in their dealings with their fellow men.

https://www.calvaryem.org/sermons/becoming-a-humble-servant-10-lessons-from-our-lord/

In this sermon from John 13:15, Khaleef Crumbley explains ten ways Jesus demonstrates His love for people and provides an example that Christians must follow in their service and in their dealings with their fellow men.

11.11.18 Sermon: Becoming a Humble Servant -- Ten Lessons from Our Lord (John 13:1-17)

https://www.calvaryem.org/sermons/take-comfort-god-will-destroy-evil-oppressors-part-2/ 
 
Will God's promises hold even when such seems impossible? David Capoccia continues his look into the book of Nahum and explains how God encouraged the people of Judah to look past the great power of the kingdom of Assyria and rest assured in God's coming vengeance. David Capoccia discusses the second and third of the three main points of Nahum along with a few necessary closing thoughts: 
 
1. Remember God's Characteristic Justice and Wrath 
2. Prepare for the Stunning Reversals of God's Judgment 
3. See Through Man's Useless Strength and Defenses

https://www.calvaryem.org/sermons/take-comfort-god-will-destroy-evil-oppressors-part-2/

Will God's promises hold even when such seems impossible? David Capoccia continues his look into the book of Nahum and explains how God encouraged the people of Judah to look past the great power of the kingdom of Assyria and rest assured in God's coming vengeance. David Capoccia discusses the second and third of the three main points of Nahum along with a few necessary closing thoughts:

1. Remember God's Characteristic Justice and Wrath
2. Prepare for the Stunning Reversals of God's Judgment
3. See Through Man's Useless Strength and Defenses

06.11.17 Sermon: Take Comfort, God Will Destroy Evil Oppressors, Part 2 (Nahum 2:3-3:19)

http://www.calvaryem.org/sermons/spiritual-barrenness-part-2/ 
 
In this sermon, Pastor Babij examines Jesus' cleansing of the temple in Jerusalem and His subsequent teaching as recorded in Mark's gospel. Pastor Babij explains how Jesus, with His clearing the temple, exposed the Jews' empty devotion to God. Pastor Babij then discusses how mere religious formality can be a damning danger today also and how Jesus taught His disciples to protect against such hypocrisy.

http://www.calvaryem.org/sermons/spiritual-barrenness-part-2/

In this sermon, Pastor Babij examines Jesus' cleansing of the temple in Jerusalem and His subsequent teaching as recorded in Mark's gospel. Pastor Babij explains how Jesus, with His clearing the temple, exposed the Jews' empty devotion to God. Pastor Babij then discusses how mere religious formality can be a damning danger today also and how Jesus taught His disciples to protect against such hypocrisy.

10.02.16 Sermon: Spiritual Barrenness, Part 2 (Mark 11:15-26)

http://www.calvaryem.org/sermons/dads-teach-children-fear-lord/ 
 
In this special Father’s Day sermon, Pastor Babij examines the exhortations given by the Psalmist to children in Psalm 34. Pastor Babij identifies and explains Four Things to Teach Children to Help Them Fear the Lord: 
1. Teach the kind of living that gets God’s attention 
2. Teach what makes God frown 
3. Teach the kind of heart that keeps God near 
4. Teach the blessedness promised to God-fearers

http://www.calvaryem.org/sermons/dads-teach-children-fear-lord/

In this special Father’s Day sermon, Pastor Babij examines the exhortations given by the Psalmist to children in Psalm 34. Pastor Babij identifies and explains Four Things to Teach Children to Help Them Fear the Lord:
1. Teach the kind of living that gets God’s attention
2. Teach what makes God frown
3. Teach the kind of heart that keeps God near
4. Teach the blessedness promised to God-fearers

06.19.16 Sermon: Dads - Teach Your Children to Fear the Lord (Psalm 34:11-18)

http://www.calvaryem.org/sermons/true-discipleship/ 
 
In this sermon, Pastor Babij examines Jesus' call to discipleship and posits that a wrong view of Messiahship leads to a wrong view of discipleship. He explains each of the following aspects of discipleship: 1) Disciples must deny themselves 2) Disciples must take up their cross 3) Disciples must follow Christ. He concludes that an understanding of true discipleship leads to the opposite of a performance-based worldview and should move Christians to live and proclaim the gospel.

http://www.calvaryem.org/sermons/true-discipleship/

In this sermon, Pastor Babij examines Jesus' call to discipleship and posits that a wrong view of Messiahship leads to a wrong view of discipleship. He explains each of the following aspects of discipleship: 1) Disciples must deny themselves 2) Disciples must take up their cross 3) Disciples must follow Christ. He concludes that an understanding of true discipleship leads to the opposite of a performance-based worldview and should move Christians to live and proclaim the gospel.

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