Calvary Chapel Sydney

The pursuit of happiness doesn't guarantee lasting happiness will be found. In Christ we find far more than good feelings but an abundant life free from the shackles of sin. Christians pursue Jesus in obedience because He already has us, and He is our all and in all.

Paul exhorts Christians to hold fast to Jesus and to avoid self-imposed religion, man's attempts to reach God. The Law of Moses and regulations concerning feasts and the sabbath are shadows of Christ who is the substance, and faith and obedience to Jesus - not slaves to the opinions or approval of others - is our chief aim.

Knowledge is important for life, but there is nothing more critical than knowing God through Jesus Christ. The temptation to think satisfaction and purpose can be discovered in this world apart from Christ is real, even for Christians. Knowing what Jesus accomplished on Calvary and that we are complete in Him radically alters our perspective for good.

The Bible reveals Jesus is the Son of God and God made flesh, the only Way to eternal life. Through faith in Jesus Christ alone people have access to God, forgiveness, and help in time of need. Jesus has been raised in glory, and He is the Hope of Glory in whom we find rest for our souls.

Travelling the road to Emmaus, Jesus reminds us that the Old Testament points to what was to happen to Jesus.

God became flesh in the person of Jesus Christ, demonstrating His love through being lifted up on a cross to save sinners. The darkest day in the history of the world was the Friday when the the Light of the World was snuffed out on the cross and laid in a dark tomb.

Paul's letter to the Colossians puts the LORD Jesus Christ in central focus for believers. Being born again through faith in Jesus is key to knowing God's will and the Gospel continuing to be fruitful in our lives - even when following Jesus means suffering.

This message concludes the study of Ephesians with practical wisdom. God has given instruction concerning the spiritual battle we face and how to be prepared with the armour provided by the Holy Spirit. With prayer and the grace of God we can be strong in the LORD and stand.

Our relationship with Jesus Christ is intended to impact all other relationships with others as we in sincerity of heart are obedient unto Him. We are called to obedient to Jesus, with goodwill doing service as to the LORD, knowing it is He who rewards us.

Knowing God is sovereign and has authority over all guides our perspective in how we submit to authority and wield it. Submitting to one another in love is a call to faith and obedience to God, and this is God's will for every follower of Jesus.

Bob Roche teaches from John 8

Pastor Ben Grisez teaches from Ephesians 5:1-17

Pastor Ben Grisez teaches from Luke 4:17-32

Pastor Ben Grisez preaches from Ephesians 4

Pastor Ben Preaches from Eph 3

Pastor Ben Grisez preaches from Ephesians

Pastor Ben Grisez preaches from Ephesians 2

Pastor John Graves preaches from the book of Numbers

Pastor Ben Grisez preaches from Ephesians

Pastor Ben Grisez preaches from Ephesians