"Faith cometh by hearing, and hearing by the Word of God!"

Calvary Independent Baptist Church, Saltillo

The battle is real. Resistance does come to the faithful follower of Jesus. But God will carry us through. God will protect His servants. Let's press on trusting God's protection and faithfulness. 
I. Jeremiah's vindication (37:1-39:14) 
 A. Jeremiah's imprisonment (37:11-21) 
 B. An attempt to kill Jeremiah (38:4-13) 
 C. Jeremiah's release (39:11-12) 
II. God's promise of blessing (39:15-18) 
 A. God's judgment on the enemy (vs.15-16) 
 B. God's blessing on the faithful (vs.17-18)

The battle is real. Resistance does come to the faithful follower of Jesus. But God will carry us through. God will protect His servants. Let's press on trusting God's protection and faithfulness.
I. Jeremiah's vindication (37:1-39:14)
  A. Jeremiah's imprisonment (37:11-21)
  B. An attempt to kill Jeremiah (38:4-13)
  C. Jeremiah's release (39:11-12)
II. God's promise of blessing (39:15-18)
  A. God's judgment on the enemy (vs.15-16)
  B. God's blessing on the faithful (vs.17-18)

11-28-21AM "Protected By God" Jeremiah 37:1-39:18

God's Word will never pass away. God's Word will always stand. We cannot change what God has said. God calls us instead to trust Him and to obey His Word. What is your response to God's Word? 
I. A failed covenant (34:1-22) 
 A. God's grace (vs.1-7) 
 B. Judah's unfaithfulness (vs.8-22) 
II. A faithful people (35:1-19) 
 A. Obeying the Word (vs.1-11) 
 B. Judged by their example (vs.12-19) 
III. An enduring Word (36:1-32) 
 A. The written Word (vs.1-10) 
 B. The rejected Word (vs.11-26) 
 C. The rewritten Word (vs.27-32)

God's Word will never pass away. God's Word will always stand. We cannot change what God has said. God calls us instead to trust Him and to obey His Word. What is your response to God's Word?
I. A failed covenant (34:1-22)
  A. God's grace (vs.1-7)
  B. Judah's unfaithfulness (vs.8-22)
II. A faithful people (35:1-19)
  A. Obeying the Word (vs.1-11)
  B. Judged by their example (vs.12-19)
III. An enduring Word (36:1-32)
  A. The written Word (vs.1-10)
  B. The rejected Word (vs.11-26)
  C. The rewritten Word (vs.27-32)

11-14-21AM "The Everlasting Word" Jeremiah 36:21-24

God made a promise. And He will keep His word. The New Covenant is fulfilled in Jesus. And we have all the blessings of eternal life in Jesus. Is Jesus your righteousness? 
I. "Is there anything too hard for Me?" (32:1-44) 
 A. A test of faith (vs.6-15) 
 B. A prayer of desperation (vs.16-25) 
 C. An answer of hope (vs.26-44) 
II. "The Branch of Righteousness" (33:1-26) 
 A. "Call upon Me" (vs.2-3) 
 B. "I will cleanse them" (vs.6-8) 
 C. "I will cause the Branch to grow" (vs.14-17) 
 D. "I will keep My word" (vs.19-21)

God made a promise. And He will keep His word. The New Covenant is fulfilled in Jesus. And we have all the blessings of eternal life in Jesus. Is Jesus your righteousness?
I. "Is there anything too hard for Me?" (32:1-44)
  A. A test of faith (vs.6-15)
  B. A prayer of desperation (vs.16-25)
  C. An answer of hope (vs.26-44)
II. "The Branch of Righteousness" (33:1-26)
  A. "Call upon Me" (vs.2-3)
  B. "I will cleanse them" (vs.6-8)
  C. "I will cause the Branch to grow" (vs.14-17)
  D. "I will keep My word" (vs.19-21)

11-7-21AM "The Lord Our Righteousness" Jeremiah 33:14-16

God brings life to us in our death. His new covenant in Jesus is the answer for our forgiveness and cleansing. Are you rejoicing in the Lord and in His salvation today? 
I. "I will save thee" (30:1-24) 
 A. God's Word of promise (vs.1-3) 
 B. Saved out of trouble (vs.4-11) 
 C. Restored health (vs.12-17) 
 D. Renewed joy (vs.18-24) 
II. "I will make a new covenant" (31:1-40) 
 A. An everlasting love (vs.1-6) 
 B. A Father to Israel (vs.7-12) 
 C. Hope in the end (vs.13-20) 
 D. Rest for the weary (vs.21-30) 
 E. A new heart (vs.31-34) 
 F. A faithful God (vs.35-40)

God brings life to us in our death. His new covenant in Jesus is the answer for our forgiveness and cleansing. Are you rejoicing in the Lord and in His salvation today?
I. "I will save thee" (30:1-24)
  A. God's Word of promise (vs.1-3)
  B. Saved out of trouble (vs.4-11)
  C. Restored health (vs.12-17)
  D. Renewed joy (vs.18-24)
II. "I will make a new covenant" (31:1-40)
  A. An everlasting love (vs.1-6)
  B. A Father to Israel (vs.7-12)
  C. Hope in the end (vs.13-20)
  D. Rest for the weary (vs.21-30)
  E. A new heart (vs.31-34)
  F. A faithful God (vs.35-40)

10-31-21AM "Restored in Love" Jeremiah 31:31-34

God is good. And He is carrying out a good work in the lives of His people. It is our part to trust God and to submit to His plan. Don't resist God's work in your life. Know His goodness as you surrender to Him. 
I. God's warning of judgment (26:1-24) 
 A. Speaking God's Word (vs.1-3) 
 B. Hearing God's judgment (vs.4-6) 
 C. Refusing to repent (vs.7-24) 
II. God's sovereign work (27:1-28:17) 
 A. God's Word to the nations (27:1-11) 
 B. God's Word to Judah (27:12-28:17) 
III. God's perfect plan (29:1-32) 
 A. Be faithful today (vs.1-9) 
 B. Rest in God's plan (vs.10-14) 
 C. Believe God's Word (vs.15-32)

God is good. And He is carrying out a good work in the lives of His people. It is our part to trust God and to submit to His plan. Don't resist God's work in your life. Know His goodness as you surrender to Him.
I. God's warning of judgment (26:1-24)
  A. Speaking God's Word (vs.1-3)
  B. Hearing God's judgment (vs.4-6)
  C. Refusing to repent (vs.7-24)
II. God's sovereign work (27:1-28:17)
  A. God's Word to the nations (27:1-11)
  B. God's Word to Judah (27:12-28:17)
III. God's perfect plan (29:1-32)
  A. Be faithful today (vs.1-9)
  B. Rest in God's plan (vs.10-14)
  C. Believe God's Word (vs.15-32)

10-24-21AM "Trusting God's Plan" Jeremiah 29:10-14

We need revived in our faith and joy in the Lord. We have let fear and worry control our lives in recent days. We need to rejoice in the Lord again. Let God renew your love for Him as you see Him in all His glory. 
I. Longing for God (vs.1-2) 
 A. "I have heard Thy speech" (vs.2) 
 B. "In the midst of the years make known" (vs.2) 
II. A glimpse of God (vs.3-15) 
 A. His glory and power (vs.3-5) 
 B. His work in the earth (vs.6-9) 
 C. His name lifted in honor (vs.10-15) 
III. A renewed faith in God (vs.16-19)

We need revived in our faith and joy in the Lord. We have let fear and worry control our lives in recent days. We need to rejoice in the Lord again. Let God renew your love for Him as you see Him in all His glory.
I. Longing for God (vs.1-2)
  A. "I have heard Thy speech" (vs.2)
  B. "In the midst of the years make known" (vs.2)
II. A glimpse of God (vs.3-15)
  A. His glory and power (vs.3-5)
  B. His work in the earth (vs.6-9)
  C. His name lifted in honor (vs.10-15)
III. A renewed faith in God (vs.16-19)

10-3-21AM "Revive Thy Work" Habakkuk 3:1-19

God is in control. It may not look like it to the human eye and understanding. But God's Word tells us that God is carrying out His plan. And that plan is centered in Jesus, the King of righteousness. Be encouraged today as you trust in God's faithfulness. 
I. "I will not make a full end" (4:27) 
 A. Hope in judgment (4:27) 
 B. Promise of blessing (3:14-18) 
II. "A King shall reign and prosper" (23:1-8) 
 A. God will gather His people (vs.1-4) 
 B. Jesus will reign as King (vs.5-8)

God is in control. It may not look like it to the human eye and understanding. But God's Word tells us that God is carrying out His plan. And that plan is centered in Jesus, the King of righteousness. Be encouraged today as you trust in God's faithfulness.
I. "I will not make a full end" (4:27)
  A. Hope in judgment (4:27)
  B. Promise of blessing (3:14-18)
II. "A King shall reign and prosper" (23:1-8)
  A. God will gather His people (vs.1-4)
  B. Jesus will reign as King (vs.5-8)

9-26-21AM "Trusting God's Faithfulness" Jeremiah 23:1-8

The Word of God is powerful. God will do His work through His Word. Let's stand firmly on the Word of God in our lives, and let's proclaim faithfully the Word of God in our world. The truth will make people free. 
I. Comforted by God's Word (15:15-16) 
 A. Difficult times (vs.15) 
 B. Joy in God's Word (vs.16) 
II. Controlled by God's Word (20:7-11) 
 A. Persecuted for the Word (vs.7-8) 
 B. Faithfully proclaiming God's word (vs.9-11) 
III. Confident in God's Word (23:16-40) 
 A. The emptiness of man's word (vs.16-17) 
 B. The power of God's Word (vs.23-24) 
 C. The silence of God's Word (vs.30-40)

The Word of God is powerful. God will do His work through His Word. Let's stand firmly on the Word of God in our lives, and let's proclaim faithfully the Word of God in our world. The truth will make people free. 
I. Comforted by God's Word (15:15-16)
  A. Difficult times (vs.15)
  B. Joy in God's Word (vs.16)
II. Controlled by God's Word (20:7-11)
  A. Persecuted for the Word (vs.7-8)
  B. Faithfully proclaiming God's word (vs.9-11)
III. Confident in God's Word (23:16-40)
  A. The emptiness of man's word (vs.16-17)
  B. The power of God's Word (vs.23-24)
  C. The silence of God's Word (vs.30-40)

9-12-21AM "God's Word is Our Sure Foundation" Jeremiah 23:16-40

We have a hope that will endure through the darkest times. Jesus is the Solid Rock that we stand on each day. He is our foundation. And we will not be disappointed. God will carry us through. Let's stand firm in Jesus. Let's be a tree that stands through the heat and drought. And let's flourish and bear fruit for God's glory. 
I. The curse (vs.5-6) 
 A. Turning from the Lord (vs.5) 
 B. Failing in the desert (vs.6) 
II. The blessing (vs.7-8) 
 A. Trusting in the Lord (vs.7) 
 B. Fruitful through the storm (vs.8) 
III. The challenge (vs.9-18) 
 A. God and our hearts (vs.9-11) 
 1. Man's sinful heart (vs.9) 
 2. God's all-seeing eye (vs.10) 
 3. The foolish man (vs.11) 
 B. God is our praise (vs.12-18)

We have a hope that will endure through the darkest times. Jesus is the Solid Rock that we stand on each day. He is our foundation. And we will not be disappointed. God will carry us through. Let's stand firm in Jesus. Let's be a tree that stands through the heat and drought. And let's flourish and bear fruit for God's glory.
I. The curse (vs.5-6)
  A. Turning from the Lord (vs.5)
  B. Failing in the desert (vs.6)
II. The blessing (vs.7-8)
  A. Trusting in the Lord (vs.7)
  B. Fruitful through the storm (vs.8)
III. The challenge (vs.9-18)
  A. God and our hearts (vs.9-11)
    1. Man's sinful heart (vs.9)
    2. God's all-seeing eye (vs.10)
    3. The foolish man (vs.11)
  B. God is our praise (vs.12-18)

9-5-21AM "Thou Art My Praise" Jeremiah 17:5-18

We can get discouraged when we see everything going on around us. We can get discouraged when we face trials and difficulties. But God comforts His people by pointing out how great He is. Find comfort today in God's greatness.

8-22-21AM "Guest Speaker Malachi Kauffman" Isaiah 40:1-31

God doesn't just tell us that we are guilty and facing His judgment. He also tells us how we can be restored and renewed in our walk with Him. God calls each of us to return to the Lord with all our heart. That is the answer. And God will receive us. 
I. A call to return to God (3:1-4:4) 
 A. A guilty people (3:1-11) 
 B. The goodness of God (3:12-19) 
 C. A picture of repentance (3:20-4:4) 
II. A warning of God's judgment (4:5-31) 
 A. God's anger (vs.5-8) 
 B. God's affliction (vs.10-22) 
 C. God's destruction (vs.23-31)

God doesn't just tell us that we are guilty and facing His judgment. He also tells us how we can be restored and renewed in our walk with Him. God calls each of us to return to the Lord with all our heart. That is the answer. And God will receive us.
I. A call to return to God (3:1-4:4)
  A. A guilty people (3:1-11)
  B. The goodness of God (3:12-19)
  C. A picture of repentance (3:20-4:4)
II. A warning of God's judgment (4:5-31)
  A. God's anger (vs.5-8)
  B. God's affliction (vs.10-22)
  C. God's destruction (vs.23-31)

8-8-21AM "Returning to the Lord" Jeremiah 3:1-4:31

There is only one well of life. His name is Jesus. We must drink of Him by faith. And we must continue to walk with Jesus and trust in Him for everything that we need. The world offers it's wells of water, but they are empty. Draw water from Jesus with joy. 
I. Jeremiah's calling (1:1-19) 
 A. Judah's destruction (vs.2-3) 
 B. Jeremiah's anointing (vs.4-10) 
 C. God's purpose (vs.11-19) 
II. Jeremiah's message (2:1-37) 
 A. God has been good (vs.1-8) 
 B. Israel turned from God (vs.9-13) 
 C. Israel will be judged (vs.14-37)

There is only one well of life. His name is Jesus. We must drink of Him by faith. And we must continue to walk with Jesus and trust in Him for everything that we need. The world offers it's wells of water, but they are empty. Draw water from Jesus with joy.
I. Jeremiah's calling (1:1-19)
  A. Judah's destruction (vs.2-3)
  B. Jeremiah's anointing (vs.4-10)
  C. God's purpose (vs.11-19)
II. Jeremiah's message (2:1-37)
  A. God has been good (vs.1-8)
  B. Israel turned from God (vs.9-13)
  C. Israel will be judged (vs.14-37)

7-25-21AM "Drinking at the Fountain of Life" Jeremiah 1:1-2:37

Boasting in what we can do is pride. Boasting in what God can do is confidence in the Lord. Paul knew he was nothing. He knew he could accomplish nothing in himself. So he relied on God's grace and strength. Do you see your need for God's grace and strength? 
I. Boasting in the flesh (11:16-20) 
 A. A wrong focus (vs.17-18) 
 B. Led to bondage (vs.19-20) 
II. Boasting in the Spirit (11:21-12:6) 
 A. Paul's infirmities (11:22-33) 
 B. God's work (12:1-6) 
III. God's sufficient grace (12:7-10) 
 A. Humbled before God (vs.7) 
 B. Rejoicing in God's grace (vs.8-10)

Boasting in what we can do is pride. Boasting in what God can do is confidence in the Lord. Paul knew he was nothing. He knew he could accomplish nothing in himself. So he relied on God's grace and strength. Do you see your need for God's grace and strength?
I. Boasting in the flesh (11:16-20)
  A. A wrong focus (vs.17-18)
  B. Led to bondage (vs.19-20)
II. Boasting in the Spirit (11:21-12:6)
  A. Paul's infirmities (11:22-33)
  B. God's work (12:1-6)
III. God's sufficient grace (12:7-10)
  A. Humbled before God (vs.7)
  B. Rejoicing in God's grace (vs.8-10)

7-11-21AM "Boasting in the Lord" 2 Corinthians 11:16-12:10

Most of us our familiar with Jonah and how Nineveh repented and was saved from God's judgment. Nahum is another prophet of God sent to Nineveh 100 year later. And this time there is no repentance. God's judgment falls on Nineveh. America has known her seasons of revival and repentance. Will we repent today? Or will we face the judgment of God? 
I. God's vengeance on sin (1:1-8) 
 A. God is jealous (vs.2) 
 B. God is powerful (vs.3-6) 
 C. God judges sin (vs.7-8) 
II. Nineveh's pride (1:9-15) 
 A. Imagining victory in sin (vs.9-11) 
 B. Hearing God's judgment (vs.12-15) 
III. Nineveh's destruction (2:8-10, 13; 3:1-19) 
 A. Nineveh's rest is ended (2:8-10) 
 B. Nineveh's destruction is revealed (2:13; 3:5-19)

Most of us our familiar with Jonah and how Nineveh repented and was saved from God's judgment. Nahum is another prophet of God sent to Nineveh 100 year later. And this time there is no repentance. God's judgment falls on Nineveh. America has known her seasons of revival and repentance. Will we repent today? Or will we face the judgment of God?
I. God's vengeance on sin (1:1-8)
  A. God is jealous (vs.2)
  B. God is powerful (vs.3-6)
  C. God judges sin (vs.7-8)
II. Nineveh's pride (1:9-15)
  A. Imagining victory in sin (vs.9-11)
  B. Hearing God's judgment (vs.12-15)
III. Nineveh's destruction (2:8-10, 13; 3:1-19)
  A. Nineveh's rest is ended (2:8-10)
  B. Nineveh's destruction is revealed (2:13; 3:5-19)

7-4-21AM "The Judgment of God" Nahum 1:1-3:19

The Bible gives us a word of hope to stand on in the midst of the darkness of sin and evil in our day. And this word of hope is centered in Jesus. It's His work that makes all the difference. Put your hope in Jesus. He is King of kings and Lord of lords. 
I. We need the Lord (4:9-10) 
 A. There is no king (vs.9) 
 B. We are in trouble (vs.10) 
II. A King is born (4:11-5:2) 
 A. The will of the enemy (4:11; 5:1) 
 B. The will of God (4:12-13; 5:2) 
III. The enemy is conquered (5:3-15) 
 A. This man shall be the peace (vs.3-6) 
 B. Vengeance upon the enemy (vs.7-15)

The Bible gives us a word of hope to stand on in the midst of the darkness of sin and evil in our day. And this word of hope is centered in Jesus. It's His work that makes all the difference. Put your hope in Jesus. He is King of kings and Lord of lords.
I. We need the Lord (4:9-10)
  A. There is no king (vs.9)
  B. We are in trouble (vs.10)
II. A King is born (4:11-5:2)
  A. The will of the enemy (4:11; 5:1)
  B. The will of God (4:12-13; 5:2)
III. The enemy is conquered (5:3-15)
  A. This man shall be the peace (vs.3-6)
  B. Vengeance upon the enemy (vs.7-15)

6-13-21PM "A Word of Hope" Micah 4:9-5:15

A short message from God through His prophet made all the difference in Israel. Does God want to encourage your heart with the truth of the enemy's defeat and the victory of God's people? 
I. Edom's destruction foretold (vs.1-14) 
 A. God's promise (vs.1-2) 
 B. Edom's pride (vs.3-4 
 C. Edom's humiliation (vs.5-9) 
 D. Edom's sin (vs.10-14) 
II. Israel's victory declared (vs.15-21) 
 A. The Day of the Lord (vs.15-16) 
 B. The deliverance of Israel (vs.17-21)

A short message from God through His prophet made all the difference in Israel. Does God want to encourage your heart with the truth of the enemy's defeat and the victory of God's people? 
I. Edom's destruction foretold (vs.1-14)
  A. God's promise (vs.1-2)
  B. Edom's pride (vs.3-4
  C. Edom's humiliation (vs.5-9)
  D. Edom's sin (vs.10-14)
II. Israel's victory declared (vs.15-21)
  A. The Day of the Lord (vs.15-16)
  B. The deliverance of Israel (vs.17-21)

5-16-21PM "I Have Made Thee Small" Obadiah 1:1-21

Giving financially to the Lord is an act of worship. True giving brings glory to God. Are you a cheerful giver? 
I. Providing things honest (8:16-21) 
 A. More than one person (vs.16-18) 
 B. Approved by the church (vs.19-21) 
II. Being ready to give (8:22-9:5) 
 A. Proving our love (8:22-24) 
 B. Prepared to give (9:1-5) 
III. Principles of giving (9:6-15) 
 A. Giving bountifully (vs.6-7) 
 B. Trusting God (vs.8-10) 
 C. Bringing glory to God (vs.11-15)

Giving financially to the Lord is an act of worship. True giving brings glory to God. Are you a cheerful giver?
I. Providing things honest (8:16-21)
  A. More than one person (vs.16-18)
  B. Approved by the church (vs.19-21)
II. Being ready to give (8:22-9:5)
  A. Proving our love (8:22-24)
  B. Prepared to give (9:1-5)
III. Principles of giving (9:6-15)
  A. Giving bountifully (vs.6-7)
  B. Trusting God (vs.8-10)
  C. Bringing glory to God (vs.11-15)

5-16-21AM "The Act of Giving" 2 Corinthians 8:16-9:15

Our riches in Jesus can not be measured. He gave us everything when He died and rose again. Rejoice in God's riches at Christ's expense. 
I. Jesus was rich (Philippians 2:5-7) 
II. Jesus became poor (Philippians 2:7-8) 
III. We are made rich (Psalm 40:1-5)

Our riches in Jesus can not be measured. He gave us everything when He died and rose again. Rejoice in God's riches at Christ's expense.
I. Jesus was rich (Philippians 2:5-7)
II. Jesus became poor (Philippians 2:7-8)
III. We are made rich (Psalm 40:1-5)

5-2-21AM "Once Poor, Now Rich" 2 Corinthians 8:9

The kingdom of God is what matters. Let's not miss the truth and remain lost in our sin. 
I. Loosed from infirmity (vs.10-17) 
 A. Satan's bondage (vs.11-13) 
 B. Man's blindness (vs.14-17) 
II. Entering the kingdom (vs.18-30) 
 A. Two pictures of the kingdom (vs.18-21) 
 B. The strait gate of the kingdom (vs. 22-30) 
III. Knowing God's goodness (vs.31-35) 
 A. God's work will continue (vs.32-33) 
 B. God's work was missed (vs.34-35)

The kingdom of God is what matters. Let's not miss the truth and remain lost in our sin.
I. Loosed from infirmity (vs.10-17)
  A. Satan's bondage (vs.11-13)
  B. Man's blindness (vs.14-17)
II. Entering the kingdom (vs.18-30)
  A. Two pictures of the kingdom (vs.18-21)
  B. The strait gate of the kingdom (vs. 22-30)
III. Knowing God's goodness (vs.31-35)
  A. God's work will continue (vs.32-33)
  B. God's work was missed (vs.34-35)

4-11-21PM "Missing What Matters" Luke 13:10-35

God is at work by His grace in our lives. And we must not allow sin to hinder that work. Let's have no fellowship with darkness. 
I. Life changing grace (6:1-2) 
 A. Workers together (vs.1) 
 B. Receiving God's grace (vs.1-2) 
II. Unhindered ministry (6:3-11) 
 A. Giving no offense (vs.3) 
 B. Approving ourselves (vs.4) 
 C. Grace filled ministry (vs.4-10) 
III. Perfecting holiness (6:11-7:1) 
 A. No compromise (6:14-16) 
 B. Being separate (6:17-7:1)

God is at work by His grace in our lives. And we must not allow sin to hinder that work. Let's have no fellowship with darkness.
I. Life changing grace (6:1-2)
  A. Workers together (vs.1)
  B. Receiving God's grace (vs.1-2)
II. Unhindered ministry (6:3-11)
  A. Giving no offense (vs.3)
  B. Approving ourselves (vs.4)
  C. Grace filled ministry (vs.4-10)
III. Perfecting holiness (6:11-7:1)
  A. No compromise (6:14-16)
  B. Being separate (6:17-7:1)

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