Calvary Baptist Church - Fairfield, CA

Sunday Recap (8/25/24) - “Supernatural” - Pastor Joe // Pastor Joe finished the series on the Holy Spirit. We looked closely at what the Holy Spirit wants to do in our lives, and the amazing things that can take place when we depend on Him.

You can listen to the sermon here:
https://www.youtube.com/live/whl_MqHqfAM?si=6PYl6tEONB8rg0kA

Sunday Recap (8/18/24) - “Fruitful” - Pastor Joe // This past Sunday, Pastor Joe continued the series on the Holy Spirit. We talked about what a successful life looks like lived God’s way. We learned that a successful life is a fruitful life. The way for a follower of Jesus to be fruitful is to stay connected to Jesus.

To find out more listen to the sermon here:
https://www.youtube.com/live/aK1j6OfNGgc?si=kCrgW8PEcL0KSig8

Sunday Recap 8/15/24 “The Holy Spirit” (Connection) - Pastor Joe // Social Media- Are you connected to God? Do you feel emotionally connected to God? This past Sunday we continued our series on the Holy Spirit. We looked at Galatians 4:6-9 and found that connection with the Holy Spirit brings intimacy, security, and encouragement. Connection with God leads to closeness to God. We don’t just want to know about God, we want to know Him.

Click on the link below to hear what connection to God looks like: https://www.youtube.com/live/IJ2JNrB2yNs?si=MeldFADi0zR6xsjW

Sunday Recap (8/4/24) // “A Mystery” - Pastor Joe // In the Christian life, people tend to focus either on the Holy Spirit or the Bible. However, the two work hand in hand and God uses both to speak to us. God leads us through the mystery of the Spirit and the clarity of the Word. The Holy Spirit always leads and guides in line with the Word. If you want to experience the Spirit of God, devote yourself to the Word of God.

Click the Youtube link below to watch the full sermon:
https://www.youtube.com/live/UMCqCEkuqW0?si=QWQWkk8JeXjoLqyf

Sunday Recap (7/21/24) “The Holy Spirit Series” - Pastor Joe //

God gives us His Holy Spirit when we put our faith and trust in Jesus. Many people think that by having Jesus with us physically, life would be better, but Jesus says that the Holy Spirit dwelling inside of us is so much better than Jesus beside us. At times, we don’t feel or experience the power of the Holy Spirit in our lives. However, it’s not how much of the Holy Spirit that WE have, but how much of the Holy Spirit has US. When you rely on the Holy Spirit, God’s Spirit makes His Word come alive in you.

Click the Youtube link below to watch the full sermon:
https://www.youtube.com/live/0tYqxxTEFKk?si=Q9BDQJpq6jFzSLam

Sunday Recap (7/14/24) - “The Holy Spirit” - Pastor Joe //

Often times, God the Holy Spirit is the most misunderstood and forgotten person of the Holy Trinity. When you putyour faith trust in Jesus, not only do we get the gift of salvation but we get the gift of the Holy Spirit as well. Pastor Joe explains the importance and role of the Holy Spirit in our lives and what it means to be “filled” by the Holy Spirit.

Click the YouTube link below to watch the sermon:
https://www.youtube.com/live/3vm0DZ3Nkns?si=ma-8BXkvpCOZmW6_

Sunday Recap (7/7/24) “How to Give it to God” - Pastor Joe //
You often here someone tell you to “Give it to God” or “Let go and let God.” What does that mean and what exactly does that look like? This past Sunday, we looked closely at 1 Peter 5:5-7. This passage tells us exactly what it looks like to give it to God.

Click the link below to hear the sermon:
https://www.youtube.com/live/tvwrN-Ld4Mc?si=1RJZtJYVZjV_ZHhf

“Checklist Christianity” - Joe Shepherd//

Checklists are a part of life. What does God place on a Christian’s list? “Checklist Christianity” explores the one priority every child of God should have.

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Day 10 last day-Church at Hope Baptist! Worship, testimonies from some that went to camp, sermon from Pastor Joe, and a pig roast after church to celebrate their 5th anniversary as a church ! What an amazing day!

More from Fridays travel and explore day!

Day 9 Saturday: Pastor Joe and Lou went to an outreach event and invited people to church while the rest of the team were able to spend some time with the kids from the home swimming, playing, and eating snacks.
This evening we had our last meal as just a team together. Tomorrow we will spend our last day at church. Some of the team will be staying here in the Philippines to visit their family and some will head home tomorrow after church. We’ve had an amazing time. Please continue to pray for safety and for church in the morning.

Day 8=traveling and sight seeing in Manila.

Day 7 was so amazing and exhausting. I’m posting after day 8-so here are some pictures from Thursday the last day with the kids at camp. Joe preached two amazing messages that resulted in 61 kids coming forward deciding to go “All In” with Jesus!

More from Wednesday

“Peace in the Midst of Chaos” – Ralph Lucas //

Is peace possible during chaos?

In Acts 12, the Apostle Peter experiences divine intervention and peace amidst chaos.

King Herod Agrippa initiates a violent campaign against the church, imprisoning Peter with the intent to execute him after Passover. Despite being heavily guarded, Peter remains calm and trusting in God.

The night before his ex*****on, an angel appears, frees him from his chains, and leads him out of prison. Peter initially thinks it’s a vision but soon realizes his miraculous escape is real.

This passage highlights the power of prayer, as the church earnestly prayed for Peter, and underscores the peace and deliverance God provides even in dire circumstances.

Faith, fervent prayer, and trust in God’s sovereignty and power brings an inner peace that surpasses all understanding, enabling us to remain calm and hopeful despite external chaos.

Peace is not the absence of problems but the presence of God amidst chaos. And when you let God have control, you will experience His peace.

Have you experienced God’s peace in your life?

Tuesday of camp. Todays game was ultimate kickball. These kids are so competitive!

Day 4 - first day of camp. About 80 campers and 25 workers.

Day 3 Happy Sunday! We had an amazing day with the team at church. Lou led the doorman at our hotel to the Lord before he even made it to a house church where he was able to preach. Joe preached and Jonah led some worship at 8:30 AM. Then Jonah and Jared gave their testimony in the young adults group. Followed by a lesson taught by Joe. We were fed an amazing lunch, rested a bit, and went back to church for their Gospel Hour at 4pm. Our team sang and Joe preached again. We had pizza and chicken for dinner, then talked about our great day. We are now heading to bed. We have an early day tomorrow and lots of traveling. Please keep praying God is good!

Day 1 traveling ✅
Day 2 shopping, eating, traveling, visiting the home, worship, games, more worship, preaching, more food! ✅
We won’t go hungry! We have learned a lot already and are excited for church tomorrow.

Tonight, Pastor Joe and a few other church members will embark on their missions trip to the Philippines to serve youth. It’s always amazing to send and to serve as missionaries to spread the Gospel and be the hands and feet of Jesus around the world. Church, please pray for safety (in travels and during the trip), that all activities would run smoothly, unity in one Spirit, and for God to open the hearts and minds of the people they meet. We look forward to seeing the good things that God will do on the trip.