https://lessonsforliving.sermonboss.com/itunes/audio Pastor Mark Balmer http://www.lessonsforlivingradio.com Lessons for Living is the radio ministry of Pastor Mark Balmer of Calvary Chapel Melbourne. Lessons for Living is the radio ministry of Pastor Mark Balmer of Calvary Chapel Melbourne. Each day Pastor Mark shares lessons for living a godly life in the world in which we live. en-us 2014 Josh Brown info@hisproductions.com Christianity no Pastor Mark Balmer One of the hard things about serving in ministry – no matter the level – is figuring out which part is God working through you and when you’re trying to do God’s work in your own strength. It’s easy to confuse the two, and it requires some soul searching to get it right. Pastor Mark’s teaching today will be covering the danger of trying to do God’s work in the flesh. You’ll learn that even a mighty man of faith like Moses can slip up at times. You’ll find out how to avoid this pitfall and to rely on the Holy Spirit more in your life. One of the hard things about serving in ministry – no matter the level – is figuring out which part is God working through you and when you’re trying to do God’s work in your own strength. It’s easy to confuse the two, and it requires some soul searching to get it right. Pastor Mark’s teaching today will be covering the danger of trying to do God’s work in the flesh. You’ll learn that even a mighty man of faith like Moses can slip up at times. You’ll find out how to avoid this pitfall and to rely on the Holy Spirit more in your life. One of the hard things about serving in ministry – no matter the level – is figuring out which part is God working through you and when you’re trying to do God’s work in your own strength. It’s easy to confuse the two, and it requires some soul searching to get it right. Pastor Mark’s teaching today will be covering the danger of trying to do God’s work in the flesh. You’ll learn that even a mighty man of faith like Moses can slip up at times. You’ll find out how to avoid this pitfall and to rely on the Holy Spirit more in your life. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000069475/LFL20211231.mp361be5c6c5cd8c.mp3 Fri, 31 Dec 2021 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer For generations, Christians have been told – mainly by people outside the Church, but even by some inside the Church – that they’re to leave their Christianity at home. Don’t bring that ‘religious stuff’ to their workplace. The problem with this attitude is that it’s not what God planned for those who follow Him. Pastor Mark’s teaching today will illustrate how God used people in all different kinds of positions in the Old Testament to get His work done. The thing they had in common was being used by the Holy Spirit. For generations, Christians have been told – mainly by people outside the Church, but even by some inside the Church – that they’re to leave their Christianity at home. Don’t bring that ‘religious stuff’ to their workplace. The problem with this attitude is that it’s not what God planned for those who follow Him. Pastor Mark’s teaching today will illustrate how God used people in all different kinds of positions in the Old Testament to get His work done. The thing they had in common was being used by the Holy Spirit. For generations, Christians have been told – mainly by people outside the Church, but even by some inside the Church – that they’re to leave their Christianity at home. Don’t bring that ‘religious stuff’ to their workplace. The problem with this attitude is that it’s not what God planned for those who follow Him. Pastor Mark’s teaching today will illustrate how God used people in all different kinds of positions in the Old Testament to get His work done. The thing they had in common was being used by the Holy Spirit. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000069474/LFL20211230.mp361be5c1f74fec.mp3 Thu, 30 Dec 2021 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer Do you understand the power of God? You might say, “Of course not – He’s God, I’m just human!” And while that’s true on one level, there’s still another aspect of God’s power that people can understand. Ironically, it can only be understood by people when God’s power is working through their lives. And Pastor Mark, in his teaching today, will show you the urgent need for every Christ-follower to have God’s Spirit working in their lives every day. You’ll recognize that you can’t successfully live life any other way. Do you understand the power of God? You might say, “Of course not – He’s God, I’m just human!” And while that’s true on one level, there’s still another aspect of God’s power that people can understand. Ironically, it can only be understood by people when God’s power is working through their lives. And Pastor Mark, in his teaching today, will show you the urgent need for every Christ-follower to have God’s Spirit working in their lives every day. You’ll recognize that you can’t successfully live life any other way. Do you understand the power of God? You might say, “Of course not – He’s God, I’m just human!” And while that’s true on one level, there’s still another aspect of God’s power that people can understand. Ironically, it can only be understood by people when God’s power is working through their lives. And Pastor Mark, in his teaching today, will show you the urgent need for every Christ-follower to have God’s Spirit working in their lives every day. You’ll recognize that you can’t successfully live life any other way. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000069473/LFL20211229.mp361be5be040bd1.mp3 Wed, 29 Dec 2021 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer Most people – whether they are serving Him or not – admit to the idea of a God the Father. They also accept the idea of Jesus, since there are records of His having been on the earth. The Holy Spirit, though, that’s a different animal altogether. Many religions contain a ‘spirit-like’ entity but generally, it’s an ‘it’, an undefined force – think Star Wars. But Pastor Mark will be teaching today about the Biblical concept of the Holy Spirit. You’ll discover that the Bible’s Holy Spirit is far different from everyone else’s ‘divine spirit’. Most people – whether they are serving Him or not – admit to the idea of a God the Father. They also accept the idea of Jesus, since there are records of His having been on the earth. The Holy Spirit, though, that’s a different animal altogether. Many religions contain a ‘spirit-like’ entity but generally, it’s an ‘it’, an undefined force – think Star Wars. But Pastor Mark will be teaching today about the Biblical concept of the Holy Spirit. You’ll discover that the Bible’s Holy Spirit is far different from everyone else’s ‘divine spirit’. Most people – whether they are serving Him or not – admit to the idea of a God the Father. They also accept the idea of Jesus, since there are records of His having been on the earth. The Holy Spirit, though, that’s a different animal altogether. Many religions contain a ‘spirit-like’ entity but generally, it’s an ‘it’, an undefined force – think Star Wars. But Pastor Mark will be teaching today about the Biblical concept of the Holy Spirit. You’ll discover that the Bible’s Holy Spirit is far different from everyone else’s ‘divine spirit’. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000069472/LFL20211228.mp361be5b6995e47.mp3 Tue, 28 Dec 2021 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer Humans have a tendency to look at non-human things and to sometimes humanize them. What pet owner hasn’t talked to their pet, maybe revealing things they’d never tell another person? And there’s the history of religions who have as their focus a statue, or the trees or nature. Well, you’ll hear in Pastor Mark’s message today that Christ-followers don’t worship objects; they worship Persons. You’ll learn about the Person of the Holy Spirit. You’ll find out the ways He is a Person, and how other religions are wrong about Him. Humans have a tendency to look at non-human things and to sometimes humanize them. What pet owner hasn’t talked to their pet, maybe revealing things they’d never tell another person? And there’s the history of religions who have as their focus a statue, or the trees or nature. Well, you’ll hear in Pastor Mark’s message today that Christ-followers don’t worship objects; they worship Persons. You’ll learn about the Person of the Holy Spirit. You’ll find out the ways He is a Person, and how other religions are wrong about Him. Humans have a tendency to look at non-human things and to sometimes humanize them. What pet owner hasn’t talked to their pet, maybe revealing things they’d never tell another person? And there’s the history of religions who have as their focus a statue, or the trees or nature. Well, you’ll hear in Pastor Mark’s message today that Christ-followers don’t worship objects; they worship Persons. You’ll learn about the Person of the Holy Spirit. You’ll find out the ways He is a Person, and how other religions are wrong about Him. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000069471/LFL20211227.mp361be5ac156d7c.mp3 Mon, 27 Dec 2021 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer Mary’s pregnancy was a scandal. In that society, sex outside of marriage could’ve been a capital offense; death by stoning was the normal penalty for extramarital sex. It was kind of up to Joseph as to how this would be handled. As you’ll learn from Pastor Mark’s teaching today, God intervened on Mary’s behalf. Even though it seems Joseph was inclined to handle the matter out of the public’s eye, God had an even different plan for them. Their willingness to submit to God’s will despite the public humiliation is encouraging. Mary’s pregnancy was a scandal. In that society, sex outside of marriage could’ve been a capital offense; death by stoning was the normal penalty for extramarital sex. It was kind of up to Joseph as to how this would be handled. As you’ll learn from Pastor Mark’s teaching today, God intervened on Mary’s behalf. Even though it seems Joseph was inclined to handle the matter out of the public’s eye, God had an even different plan for them. Their willingness to submit to God’s will despite the public humiliation is encouraging. Mary’s pregnancy was a scandal. In that society, sex outside of marriage could’ve been a capital offense; death by stoning was the normal penalty for extramarital sex. It was kind of up to Joseph as to how this would be handled. As you’ll learn from Pastor Mark’s teaching today, God intervened on Mary’s behalf. Even though it seems Joseph was inclined to handle the matter out of the public’s eye, God had an even different plan for them. Their willingness to submit to God’s will despite the public humiliation is encouraging. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000069374/LFL20211224.mp361b9284808a6b.mp3 Fri, 24 Dec 2021 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer Mary was a remarkable young woman. It seems she was a young woman of quality, which is why God chose her to give birth to Jesus. There are some who want to elevate her to an almost godlike status based on the fact of her being Jesus’ mom. Others, reacting to this, seek to deny her ‘specialness’. As Pastor Mark will be teaching today, both sides miss the mark. You’ll hear how she viewed herself, and how that view lines up with scripture. You’ll learn how her self-analysis is a good template for all people. Mary was a remarkable young woman. It seems she was a young woman of quality, which is why God chose her to give birth to Jesus. There are some who want to elevate her to an almost godlike status based on the fact of her being Jesus’ mom. Others, reacting to this, seek to deny her ‘specialness’. As Pastor Mark will be teaching today, both sides miss the mark. You’ll hear how she viewed herself, and how that view lines up with scripture. You’ll learn how her self-analysis is a good template for all people. Mary was a remarkable young woman. It seems she was a young woman of quality, which is why God chose her to give birth to Jesus. There are some who want to elevate her to an almost godlike status based on the fact of her being Jesus’ mom. Others, reacting to this, seek to deny her ‘specialness’. As Pastor Mark will be teaching today, both sides miss the mark. You’ll hear how she viewed herself, and how that view lines up with scripture. You’ll learn how her self-analysis is a good template for all people. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000069373/LFL20211223.mp361b927f6cff68.mp3 Thu, 23 Dec 2021 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer Western society is so used to kids having sex that the idea of waiting until marriage or being embarrassed for not waiting, isn’t even considered. But God – the Creator of sex – had and has quite a different viewpoint on sex. You’ll find out in today’s teaching by Pastor Mark what a remarkable couple Mary and Joseph were. You’ll learn from scripture how their personal integrity, which was a byproduct of their devotion to God, guided them and made them the suitable caretakers for God’s Son that they became. Western society is so used to kids having sex that the idea of waiting until marriage or being embarrassed for not waiting, isn’t even considered. But God – the Creator of sex – had and has quite a different viewpoint on sex. You’ll find out in today’s teaching by Pastor Mark what a remarkable couple Mary and Joseph were. You’ll learn from scripture how their personal integrity, which was a byproduct of their devotion to God, guided them and made them the suitable caretakers for God’s Son that they became. Western society is so used to kids having sex that the idea of waiting until marriage or being embarrassed for not waiting, isn’t even considered. But God – the Creator of sex – had and has quite a different viewpoint on sex. You’ll find out in today’s teaching by Pastor Mark what a remarkable couple Mary and Joseph were. You’ll learn from scripture how their personal integrity, which was a byproduct of their devotion to God, guided them and made them the suitable caretakers for God’s Son that they became. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000069372/LFL20211222.mp361b9276ce1376.mp3 Wed, 22 Dec 2021 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer What about you? Have you been a follower of Jesus for many years? What would you say your faith level is? Do you think it’s where it should be? It’s hard to go through life with its ups and downs and maintain a consistently increasing level of faith. Pastor Mark’s teaching today will remind you that faith is like a muscle; it has to be continually exercised to keep it strong or to make it stronger. One of the ways God tests your faith is to throw challenges your way, as He did for Elizabeth and Zechariah. What about you? Have you been a follower of Jesus for many years? What would you say your faith level is? Do you think it’s where it should be? It’s hard to go through life with its ups and downs and maintain a consistently increasing level of faith. Pastor Mark’s teaching today will remind you that faith is like a muscle; it has to be continually exercised to keep it strong or to make it stronger. One of the ways God tests your faith is to throw challenges your way, as He did for Elizabeth and Zechariah. What about you? Have you been a follower of Jesus for many years? What would you say your faith level is? Do you think it’s where it should be? It’s hard to go through life with its ups and downs and maintain a consistently increasing level of faith. Pastor Mark’s teaching today will remind you that faith is like a muscle; it has to be continually exercised to keep it strong or to make it stronger. One of the ways God tests your faith is to throw challenges your way, as He did for Elizabeth and Zechariah. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000069371/LFL20211221.mp361b9270f8bd07.mp3 Tue, 21 Dec 2021 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer You probably know someone who was what you considered a strong Christian at one time but isn’t anymore. When you see them, maybe they try to avoid you. Or instead, they want to tell you how good life is now that they’ve gotten rid of all of that “God stuff”. They had an opportunity to follow God’s will for their lives or not. And just like your friend, the people in the story of the coming of Jesus had choices to make, too. Pastor Mark will teach you why doing things God’s way is so much better for you. You probably know someone who was what you considered a strong Christian at one time but isn’t anymore. When you see them, maybe they try to avoid you. Or instead, they want to tell you how good life is now that they’ve gotten rid of all of that “God stuff”. They had an opportunity to follow God’s will for their lives or not. And just like your friend, the people in the story of the coming of Jesus had choices to make, too. Pastor Mark will teach you why doing things God’s way is so much better for you. You probably know someone who was what you considered a strong Christian at one time but isn’t anymore. When you see them, maybe they try to avoid you. Or instead, they want to tell you how good life is now that they’ve gotten rid of all of that “God stuff”. They had an opportunity to follow God’s will for their lives or not. And just like your friend, the people in the story of the coming of Jesus had choices to make, too. Pastor Mark will teach you why doing things God’s way is so much better for you. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000069370/LFL20211220.mp361b9262b3024b.mp3 Mon, 20 Dec 2021 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer One of the hard lessons for the Christ-follower to learn is that they’re no longer in charge of their lives. This isn’t a new problem; in fact, it’s been an issue since Adam and Eve. But once Jesus came on the scene and made redemption possible, people who chose to follow Christ have to make this decision again. Pastor Mark will be teaching today about a couple of people who thought they were following God, who had to really learn how to follow God when God upset the apple cart of their lives. One of the hard lessons for the Christ-follower to learn is that they’re no longer in charge of their lives. This isn’t a new problem; in fact, it’s been an issue since Adam and Eve. But once Jesus came on the scene and made redemption possible, people who chose to follow Christ have to make this decision again. Pastor Mark will be teaching today about a couple of people who thought they were following God, who had to really learn how to follow God when God upset the apple cart of their lives. One of the hard lessons for the Christ-follower to learn is that they’re no longer in charge of their lives. This isn’t a new problem; in fact, it’s been an issue since Adam and Eve. But once Jesus came on the scene and made redemption possible, people who chose to follow Christ have to make this decision again. Pastor Mark will be teaching today about a couple of people who thought they were following God, who had to really learn how to follow God when God upset the apple cart of their lives. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000069287/LFL20211217.mp361b2754e30eb5.mp3 Fri, 17 Dec 2021 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer Mary was a remarkable young woman. It seems she was a young woman of quality, which is why God chose her to give birth to Jesus. There are some who want to elevate her to an almost godlike status based on the fact of her being Jesus’ mom. Others, reacting to this, seek to deny her ‘specialness’. As Pastor Mark will be teaching today, both sides miss the mark. You’ll hear how she viewed herself, and how that view lines up with scripture. You’ll learn how her self-analysis is a good template for all people. Mary was a remarkable young woman. It seems she was a young woman of quality, which is why God chose her to give birth to Jesus. There are some who want to elevate her to an almost godlike status based on the fact of her being Jesus’ mom. Others, reacting to this, seek to deny her ‘specialness’. As Pastor Mark will be teaching today, both sides miss the mark. You’ll hear how she viewed herself, and how that view lines up with scripture. You’ll learn how her self-analysis is a good template for all people. Mary was a remarkable young woman. It seems she was a young woman of quality, which is why God chose her to give birth to Jesus. There are some who want to elevate her to an almost godlike status based on the fact of her being Jesus’ mom. Others, reacting to this, seek to deny her ‘specialness’. As Pastor Mark will be teaching today, both sides miss the mark. You’ll hear how she viewed herself, and how that view lines up with scripture. You’ll learn how her self-analysis is a good template for all people. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000069286/LFL20211216.mp361b274e0dda56.mp3 Thu, 16 Dec 2021 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer Western society is so used to kids having sex, that the idea of waiting until marriage or being embarrassed for not waiting, isn’t even considered. But God – the Creator of sex – had and has quite a different viewpoint on sex. You’ll find out in today’s teaching by Pastor Mark what a remarkable couple Mary and Joseph were. You’ll learn from scripture how their personal integrity, which was a byproduct of their devotion to God, guided them and made them the suitable caretakers for God’s Son that they became. Western society is so used to kids having sex, that the idea of waiting until marriage or being embarrassed for not waiting, isn’t even considered. But God – the Creator of sex – had and has quite a different viewpoint on sex. You’ll find out in today’s teaching by Pastor Mark what a remarkable couple Mary and Joseph were. You’ll learn from scripture how their personal integrity, which was a byproduct of their devotion to God, guided them and made them the suitable caretakers for God’s Son that they became. Western society is so used to kids having sex, that the idea of waiting until marriage or being embarrassed for not waiting, isn’t even considered. But God – the Creator of sex – had and has quite a different viewpoint on sex. You’ll find out in today’s teaching by Pastor Mark what a remarkable couple Mary and Joseph were. You’ll learn from scripture how their personal integrity, which was a byproduct of their devotion to God, guided them and made them the suitable caretakers for God’s Son that they became. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000069285/LFL20211215.mp361b273e739fd4.mp3 Wed, 15 Dec 2021 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer The God of the Christ-follower isn’t the only object of the worship of people on earth. In the nonchristian world, there are millions of so-called gods, and people worship them in much the same way that Christ-followers worship Jehovah. They pray to their gods, too. Sadly, those gods can’t answer the prayers of their followers. Pastor Mark’s teaching today will dive into the idea of how God answers prayer. You’ll learn what it takes for you to become the kind of person whose prayers God can answer. The God of the Christ-follower isn’t the only object of the worship of people on earth. In the nonchristian world, there are millions of so-called gods, and people worship them in much the same way that Christ-followers worship Jehovah. They pray to their gods, too. Sadly, those gods can’t answer the prayers of their followers. Pastor Mark’s teaching today will dive into the idea of how God answers prayer. You’ll learn what it takes for you to become the kind of person whose prayers God can answer. The God of the Christ-follower isn’t the only object of the worship of people on earth. In the nonchristian world, there are millions of so-called gods, and people worship them in much the same way that Christ-followers worship Jehovah. They pray to their gods, too. Sadly, those gods can’t answer the prayers of their followers. Pastor Mark’s teaching today will dive into the idea of how God answers prayer. You’ll learn what it takes for you to become the kind of person whose prayers God can answer. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000069284/LFL20211214.mp361b27397dc972.mp3 Tue, 14 Dec 2021 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer It feels good to have God save you in an emergency, doesn’t it? To know that God’s there watching over you is quite a comfort. But what about all of the ‘non-emergency’ things that happen throughout every day? Do you think of God then? Maybe not. The habit is to handle things in your own strength, leaving the ‘big’ things for God to take care of. Well, Pastor Mark will be teaching today why that way of living isn’t the way God intended you to live. You’ll learn about the right way, God’s way of doing life. It feels good to have God save you in an emergency, doesn’t it? To know that God’s there watching over you is quite a comfort. But what about all of the ‘non-emergency’ things that happen throughout every day? Do you think of God then? Maybe not. The habit is to handle things in your own strength, leaving the ‘big’ things for God to take care of. Well, Pastor Mark will be teaching today why that way of living isn’t the way God intended you to live. You’ll learn about the right way, God’s way of doing life. It feels good to have God save you in an emergency, doesn’t it? To know that God’s there watching over you is quite a comfort. But what about all of the ‘non-emergency’ things that happen throughout every day? Do you think of God then? Maybe not. The habit is to handle things in your own strength, leaving the ‘big’ things for God to take care of. Well, Pastor Mark will be teaching today why that way of living isn’t the way God intended you to live. You’ll learn about the right way, God’s way of doing life. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000069283/LFL20211213.mp361b273464360f.mp3 Mon, 13 Dec 2021 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer It’s fun to get what you want, isn’t it? To have your heart set on something and be able to buy it or have someone gift it to you is very pleasing. On the other hand, being denied your desire is a tough learning experience. Pastor Mark will be teaching today about the importance of prayer. You’ll be reminded how much God loves you, wants the best for you, and wants you to pray to Him so that He can answer your prayers. You’ll learn about the things God wants from you so that your prayers line up with His will. It’s fun to get what you want, isn’t it? To have your heart set on something and be able to buy it or have someone gift it to you is very pleasing. On the other hand, being denied your desire is a tough learning experience. Pastor Mark will be teaching today about the importance of prayer. You’ll be reminded how much God loves you, wants the best for you, and wants you to pray to Him so that He can answer your prayers. You’ll learn about the things God wants from you so that your prayers line up with His will. It’s fun to get what you want, isn’t it? To have your heart set on something and be able to buy it or have someone gift it to you is very pleasing. On the other hand, being denied your desire is a tough learning experience. Pastor Mark will be teaching today about the importance of prayer. You’ll be reminded how much God loves you, wants the best for you, and wants you to pray to Him so that He can answer your prayers. You’ll learn about the things God wants from you so that your prayers line up with His will. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000069076/LFL20211210.mp361a7fe006b397.mp3 Fri, 10 Dec 2021 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer People are so inclined to believe the negative about a situation. Even Christ-followers, who have the Spirit of God inside them, can let the whispering lies of the Devil influence their thinking – and their believing. You’ll hear in Pastor Mark’s teaching today about the unknown battle Daniel had when he was praying about an issue. You’ll get a glimpse behind the curtain, so to speak, and see what’s really going on when you pray. You’ll learn that praying many times is about pushing through ‘til the answer comes. People are so inclined to believe the negative about a situation. Even Christ-followers, who have the Spirit of God inside them, can let the whispering lies of the Devil influence their thinking – and their believing. You’ll hear in Pastor Mark’s teaching today about the unknown battle Daniel had when he was praying about an issue. You’ll get a glimpse behind the curtain, so to speak, and see what’s really going on when you pray. You’ll learn that praying many times is about pushing through ‘til the answer comes. People are so inclined to believe the negative about a situation. Even Christ-followers, who have the Spirit of God inside them, can let the whispering lies of the Devil influence their thinking – and their believing. You’ll hear in Pastor Mark’s teaching today about the unknown battle Daniel had when he was praying about an issue. You’ll get a glimpse behind the curtain, so to speak, and see what’s really going on when you pray. You’ll learn that praying many times is about pushing through ‘til the answer comes. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000069075/LFL20211209.mp361a7fdb27afcd.mp3 Thu, 09 Dec 2021 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer Do you realize that God cares about your life? Not in an abstract, overall way, but the intimate details of what to you might seem a boring life? Everything you do, say, think about, matters to God. As Pastor Mark will be teaching, this is because God loves you. He sent His Son Jesus to die in your place so that you could have a relationship with Him. And you’ll learn that part of that relationship includes prayer and reading the Bible. Through doing these actions, a deeper friendship with God is guaranteed. Do you realize that God cares about your life? Not in an abstract, overall way, but the intimate details of what to you might seem a boring life? Everything you do, say, think about, matters to God. As Pastor Mark will be teaching, this is because God loves you. He sent His Son Jesus to die in your place so that you could have a relationship with Him. And you’ll learn that part of that relationship includes prayer and reading the Bible. Through doing these actions, a deeper friendship with God is guaranteed. Do you realize that God cares about your life? Not in an abstract, overall way, but the intimate details of what to you might seem a boring life? Everything you do, say, think about, matters to God. As Pastor Mark will be teaching, this is because God loves you. He sent His Son Jesus to die in your place so that you could have a relationship with Him. And you’ll learn that part of that relationship includes prayer and reading the Bible. Through doing these actions, a deeper friendship with God is guaranteed. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000069074/LFL20211208.mp361a7fd68c12aa.mp3 Wed, 08 Dec 2021 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer When’s the last time you attended a prayer meeting? Does your church even have them? Many churches don’t have organized times of prayer. Sadly, if they do, only a small percentage of the church attend them. Pastor Mark will be teaching today about the people who are supposed to be the models for today’s church – the Church of Acts. Pastor Mark will be contrasting their prayer life with that of today’s churches. You’ll learn how to achieve the answers to prayer by doing things the way that they did. When’s the last time you attended a prayer meeting? Does your church even have them? Many churches don’t have organized times of prayer. Sadly, if they do, only a small percentage of the church attend them. Pastor Mark will be teaching today about the people who are supposed to be the models for today’s church – the Church of Acts. Pastor Mark will be contrasting their prayer life with that of today’s churches. You’ll learn how to achieve the answers to prayer by doing things the way that they did. When’s the last time you attended a prayer meeting? Does your church even have them? Many churches don’t have organized times of prayer. Sadly, if they do, only a small percentage of the church attend them. Pastor Mark will be teaching today about the people who are supposed to be the models for today’s church – the Church of Acts. Pastor Mark will be contrasting their prayer life with that of today’s churches. You’ll learn how to achieve the answers to prayer by doing things the way that they did. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000069073/LFL20211207.mp361a7fd1522d0a.mp3 Tue, 07 Dec 2021 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer Let’s face it: at one time or another, every Christ-follower has gone against what they knew God wanted them to do. The sinful nature in every person rebels against God’s will – even those who are doing their best to follow Him. The great thing about following God, as Pastor Mark will be teaching today, is that He’s always ready to take you back. God wants to have a relationship with you and although sin can separate you from Him, He’s continually there waiting for you to turn towards Him and begin the walk again. Let’s face it: at one time or another, every Christ-follower has gone against what they knew God wanted them to do. The sinful nature in every person rebels against God’s will – even those who are doing their best to follow Him. The great thing about following God, as Pastor Mark will be teaching today, is that He’s always ready to take you back. God wants to have a relationship with you and although sin can separate you from Him, He’s continually there waiting for you to turn towards Him and begin the walk again. Let’s face it: at one time or another, every Christ-follower has gone against what they knew God wanted them to do. The sinful nature in every person rebels against God’s will – even those who are doing their best to follow Him. The great thing about following God, as Pastor Mark will be teaching today, is that He’s always ready to take you back. God wants to have a relationship with you and although sin can separate you from Him, He’s continually there waiting for you to turn towards Him and begin the walk again. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000069072/LFL20211206.mp361a7fc98ce154.mp3 Mon, 06 Dec 2021 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer Christ-followers try so hard to achieve success. Sometimes they cross the line from godly to worldly behavior to go after what they want. This puts them on the same footing as unbelievers and causes the world to not see a difference between Christ-followers and themselves. Pastor Mark’s teaching today will bring up a really important point: are you asking God for the things you want? And this will drill down to a more important question, which is: who’s running your life? You or God? Christ-followers try so hard to achieve success. Sometimes they cross the line from godly to worldly behavior to go after what they want. This puts them on the same footing as unbelievers and causes the world to not see a difference between Christ-followers and themselves. Pastor Mark’s teaching today will bring up a really important point: are you asking God for the things you want? And this will drill down to a more important question, which is: who’s running your life? You or God? Christ-followers try so hard to achieve success. Sometimes they cross the line from godly to worldly behavior to go after what they want. This puts them on the same footing as unbelievers and causes the world to not see a difference between Christ-followers and themselves. Pastor Mark’s teaching today will bring up a really important point: are you asking God for the things you want? And this will drill down to a more important question, which is: who’s running your life? You or God? http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000068922/LFL20211203.mp3619eb03784f83.mp3 Fri, 03 Dec 2021 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer At first glance, the idea of Jesus passing His power on to you might seem crazy. “Me?” you think, remembering all of your insecurities and weaknesses. No way could you be used like the apostles or the great men and women of the faith. If this is your thinking, Pastor Mark’s teaching will show you that God says otherwise. As you hear about Paul and Silas’ interaction with the people around them, you’ll find out that as they lived their lives doing what God wanted them to do, God used them to bring salvation to an entire family. At first glance, the idea of Jesus passing His power on to you might seem crazy. “Me?” you think, remembering all of your insecurities and weaknesses. No way could you be used like the apostles or the great men and women of the faith. If this is your thinking, Pastor Mark’s teaching will show you that God says otherwise. As you hear about Paul and Silas’ interaction with the people around them, you’ll find out that as they lived their lives doing what God wanted them to do, God used them to bring salvation to an entire family. At first glance, the idea of Jesus passing His power on to you might seem crazy. “Me?” you think, remembering all of your insecurities and weaknesses. No way could you be used like the apostles or the great men and women of the faith. If this is your thinking, Pastor Mark’s teaching will show you that God says otherwise. As you hear about Paul and Silas’ interaction with the people around them, you’ll find out that as they lived their lives doing what God wanted them to do, God used them to bring salvation to an entire family. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000068921/LFL20211202.mp3619eafdc4320a.mp3 Thu, 02 Dec 2021 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer You know those people, right? The ones who, every time you turn around, are talking about how God answered their prayers? And there’s you, with your prayers that you’re sure are just bouncing off the ceiling, not leaving your room? Well, Pastor Mark’s teaching today just might be helpful to you, although it might frustrate you at first. You’ll learn about what God’s looking for from you when you pray. Pastor Mark will teach about the attitude you should have when you’re praying, and how that makes all the difference. You know those people, right? The ones who, every time you turn around, are talking about how God answered their prayers? And there’s you, with your prayers that you’re sure are just bouncing off the ceiling, not leaving your room? Well, Pastor Mark’s teaching today just might be helpful to you, although it might frustrate you at first. You’ll learn about what God’s looking for from you when you pray. Pastor Mark will teach about the attitude you should have when you’re praying, and how that makes all the difference. You know those people, right? The ones who, every time you turn around, are talking about how God answered their prayers? And there’s you, with your prayers that you’re sure are just bouncing off the ceiling, not leaving your room? Well, Pastor Mark’s teaching today just might be helpful to you, although it might frustrate you at first. You’ll learn about what God’s looking for from you when you pray. Pastor Mark will teach about the attitude you should have when you’re praying, and how that makes all the difference. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000068920/LFL20211201.mp3619eaf981c725.mp3 Wed, 01 Dec 2021 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer So-called Christian TV has done a real disservice to many aspects of normal Christian activity by exaggerating and distorting them. Instead of prayer being a solemn but joyous communication with God, it can look sometimes like a shouting match, telling God what He must do for the people praying. Absurd. You’ll hear in Pastor Mark’s teaching today the proper attitude to have when you’re praying. You’ll find out what kind of prayer pleases God, and what the results are when you pray the way God wants you to pray. So-called Christian TV has done a real disservice to many aspects of normal Christian activity by exaggerating and distorting them. Instead of prayer being a solemn but joyous communication with God, it can look sometimes like a shouting match, telling God what He must do for the people praying. Absurd. You’ll hear in Pastor Mark’s teaching today the proper attitude to have when you’re praying. You’ll find out what kind of prayer pleases God, and what the results are when you pray the way God wants you to pray. So-called Christian TV has done a real disservice to many aspects of normal Christian activity by exaggerating and distorting them. Instead of prayer being a solemn but joyous communication with God, it can look sometimes like a shouting match, telling God what He must do for the people praying. Absurd. You’ll hear in Pastor Mark’s teaching today the proper attitude to have when you’re praying. You’ll find out what kind of prayer pleases God, and what the results are when you pray the way God wants you to pray. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000068919/LFL20211130.mp3619eaf534c8aa.mp3 Tue, 30 Nov 2021 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer There weren’t too many better jobs than the one Nehemiah had. He was the king’s food and drink taster. That meant that he was at the king’s side most all the time. And even though he was a servant, he had access to earthly power – the most power on earth at that time. Despite that, as Pastor Mark will teach today, Nehemiah’s heart was gripped by what he heard about the conditions in Jerusalem. You’ll get to learn today about the types of prayer that Nehemiah prayed, and how they apply to your life. There weren’t too many better jobs than the one Nehemiah had. He was the king’s food and drink taster. That meant that he was at the king’s side most all the time. And even though he was a servant, he had access to earthly power – the most power on earth at that time. Despite that, as Pastor Mark will teach today, Nehemiah’s heart was gripped by what he heard about the conditions in Jerusalem. You’ll get to learn today about the types of prayer that Nehemiah prayed, and how they apply to your life. There weren’t too many better jobs than the one Nehemiah had. He was the king’s food and drink taster. That meant that he was at the king’s side most all the time. And even though he was a servant, he had access to earthly power – the most power on earth at that time. Despite that, as Pastor Mark will teach today, Nehemiah’s heart was gripped by what he heard about the conditions in Jerusalem. You’ll get to learn today about the types of prayer that Nehemiah prayed, and how they apply to your life. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000068918/LFL20211129.mp3619eaf03e81a3.mp3 Mon, 29 Nov 2021 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer If you choose to follow Christ – I mean, really get serious about believing Who God is and what He promises you – people are going to think you’re weird. Jesus’ own family thought that He was out of His mind! It shouldn’t surprise you if others think that you’ve become…unusual. But what Pastor Mark will be teaching about today isn’t about public behavior; it’s about what’s appropriate for the moment and place. You’ll hear another example of Elijah’s prayers and how God answered them. If you choose to follow Christ – I mean, really get serious about believing Who God is and what He promises you – people are going to think you’re weird. Jesus’ own family thought that He was out of His mind! It shouldn’t surprise you if others think that you’ve become…unusual. But what Pastor Mark will be teaching about today isn’t about public behavior; it’s about what’s appropriate for the moment and place. You’ll hear another example of Elijah’s prayers and how God answered them. If you choose to follow Christ – I mean, really get serious about believing Who God is and what He promises you – people are going to think you’re weird. Jesus’ own family thought that He was out of His mind! It shouldn’t surprise you if others think that you’ve become…unusual. But what Pastor Mark will be teaching about today isn’t about public behavior; it’s about what’s appropriate for the moment and place. You’ll hear another example of Elijah’s prayers and how God answered them. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000068728/LFL20211126.mp36192e89a28365.mp3 Fri, 26 Nov 2021 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer Some people think God’s being kinda petty to require that His followers give to Him first. Some people feel that this command is rather insensitive. After all – people have bills to pay and obligations that have to be met. If your thinking in this matter sounds like what was just said, listen to Pastor Mark’s teaching today – he’ll have the answer for you. You’ll discover that it isn’t about God’s poverty or grasping after ‘your’ money as much as it is about your attitude that you might have towards ‘your’ stuff. Some people think God’s being kinda petty to require that His followers give to Him first. Some people feel that this command is rather insensitive. After all – people have bills to pay and obligations that have to be met. If your thinking in this matter sounds like what was just said, listen to Pastor Mark’s teaching today – he’ll have the answer for you. You’ll discover that it isn’t about God’s poverty or grasping after ‘your’ money as much as it is about your attitude that you might have towards ‘your’ stuff. Some people think God’s being kinda petty to require that His followers give to Him first. Some people feel that this command is rather insensitive. After all – people have bills to pay and obligations that have to be met. If your thinking in this matter sounds like what was just said, listen to Pastor Mark’s teaching today – he’ll have the answer for you. You’ll discover that it isn’t about God’s poverty or grasping after ‘your’ money as much as it is about your attitude that you might have towards ‘your’ stuff. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000068727/LFL20211125.mp36192e84022661.mp3 Thu, 25 Nov 2021 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer It’s hard for people to grasp the idea that the God Who made the universe, vast as it is, cares about them. As a person, an individual. But over and over in His word, God talks about His love for humankind in general, and individual people, too. And Pastor Mark will be teaching today that God’s made certain incredible promises to men and women. All you have to do to tap into those treasures is to let God rule your life. You’ll find that when you do, life becomes full of God’s peace and grace. It’s hard for people to grasp the idea that the God Who made the universe, vast as it is, cares about them. As a person, an individual. But over and over in His word, God talks about His love for humankind in general, and individual people, too. And Pastor Mark will be teaching today that God’s made certain incredible promises to men and women. All you have to do to tap into those treasures is to let God rule your life. You’ll find that when you do, life becomes full of God’s peace and grace. It’s hard for people to grasp the idea that the God Who made the universe, vast as it is, cares about them. As a person, an individual. But over and over in His word, God talks about His love for humankind in general, and individual people, too. And Pastor Mark will be teaching today that God’s made certain incredible promises to men and women. All you have to do to tap into those treasures is to let God rule your life. You’ll find that when you do, life becomes full of God’s peace and grace. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000068726/LFL20211124.mp36192e7f5901a5.mp3 Wed, 24 Nov 2021 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer When you read the stories in the book of Acts of all the amazing things God did through the early Church, it’s easy to think that they were especially blessed people. It’s easy to forget that they had jobs, bills to pay, and many of the same challenges you have today. Pastor Mark will be reminding you in his teaching today that God worked through people in the Old and New Testaments because of His faithfulness, not because His people were perfect. What He’s looking for is people who will believe and obey Him. When you read the stories in the book of Acts of all the amazing things God did through the early Church, it’s easy to think that they were especially blessed people. It’s easy to forget that they had jobs, bills to pay, and many of the same challenges you have today. Pastor Mark will be reminding you in his teaching today that God worked through people in the Old and New Testaments because of His faithfulness, not because His people were perfect. What He’s looking for is people who will believe and obey Him. When you read the stories in the book of Acts of all the amazing things God did through the early Church, it’s easy to think that they were especially blessed people. It’s easy to forget that they had jobs, bills to pay, and many of the same challenges you have today. Pastor Mark will be reminding you in his teaching today that God worked through people in the Old and New Testaments because of His faithfulness, not because His people were perfect. What He’s looking for is people who will believe and obey Him. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000068725/LFL20211123.mp361a55993605c5.mp3 Tue, 23 Nov 2021 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer The dissonance between what you know you should believe and what you think you really might believe – but are afraid to admit – is the challenge of the Christ-follower. All around you, you see shattered dreams, both large and small. And yet Jesus says to ask and to trust the Father. It’s hard to do, but as Pastor Mark will be teaching today, it’s not impossible. You’ll learn today about God’s conditions for Him answering prayer. They might seem challenging, but they’re not hard once you start to really trust God. The dissonance between what you know you should believe and what you think you really might believe – but are afraid to admit – is the challenge of the Christ-follower. All around you, you see shattered dreams, both large and small. And yet Jesus says to ask and to trust the Father. It’s hard to do, but as Pastor Mark will be teaching today, it’s not impossible. You’ll learn today about God’s conditions for Him answering prayer. They might seem challenging, but they’re not hard once you start to really trust God. The dissonance between what you know you should believe and what you think you really might believe – but are afraid to admit – is the challenge of the Christ-follower. All around you, you see shattered dreams, both large and small. And yet Jesus says to ask and to trust the Father. It’s hard to do, but as Pastor Mark will be teaching today, it’s not impossible. You’ll learn today about God’s conditions for Him answering prayer. They might seem challenging, but they’re not hard once you start to really trust God. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000068724/LFL20211122.mp36192e743dfc9b.mp3 Mon, 22 Nov 2021 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer Prayer is such a mysterious thing. You wonder how it is God does what He does, and why He does it. Will He even be interested in your prayers? And if He is, who gets to determine if the prayer was answered or not? It’s hard to avoid being disappointed when it seems your prayers aren’t answered. Well, Pastor Mark’s teaching today will be about an important aspect of prayer that many people won’t admit to - failure to ask. You’ll learn the reason that God wants you to ask, even though He already knows. Prayer is such a mysterious thing. You wonder how it is God does what He does, and why He does it. Will He even be interested in your prayers? And if He is, who gets to determine if the prayer was answered or not? It’s hard to avoid being disappointed when it seems your prayers aren’t answered. Well, Pastor Mark’s teaching today will be about an important aspect of prayer that many people won’t admit to - failure to ask. You’ll learn the reason that God wants you to ask, even though He already knows. Prayer is such a mysterious thing. You wonder how it is God does what He does, and why He does it. Will He even be interested in your prayers? And if He is, who gets to determine if the prayer was answered or not? It’s hard to avoid being disappointed when it seems your prayers aren’t answered. Well, Pastor Mark’s teaching today will be about an important aspect of prayer that many people won’t admit to - failure to ask. You’ll learn the reason that God wants you to ask, even though He already knows. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000068573/LFL20211119.mp36189bde02e219.mp3 Fri, 19 Nov 2021 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer Hard times and tragedies tend to cause one to reflect on life. Some people decide that they’re going to be mad about what happened, while others begin to think more seriously about things like life, death, and what – if anything – is beyond. As Pastor Mark will be teaching today, events like these can cause people to want to know more about God. You’ll learn more about the basics of prayer – what you do, how you do it, and what to say. You’ll discover that it’s a lot simpler than some people make it out to be. Hard times and tragedies tend to cause one to reflect on life. Some people decide that they’re going to be mad about what happened, while others begin to think more seriously about things like life, death, and what – if anything – is beyond. As Pastor Mark will be teaching today, events like these can cause people to want to know more about God. You’ll learn more about the basics of prayer – what you do, how you do it, and what to say. You’ll discover that it’s a lot simpler than some people make it out to be. Hard times and tragedies tend to cause one to reflect on life. Some people decide that they’re going to be mad about what happened, while others begin to think more seriously about things like life, death, and what – if anything – is beyond. As Pastor Mark will be teaching today, events like these can cause people to want to know more about God. You’ll learn more about the basics of prayer – what you do, how you do it, and what to say. You’ll discover that it’s a lot simpler than some people make it out to be. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000068572/LFL20211118.mp36189bd88b8e34.mp3 Thu, 18 Nov 2021 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer A couple thousand years can take something that’s vibrant and alive and make it into a fossil. Or a zombie. One of the things that has in many ways become formula-ridden is prayer. You see these pictures of Jesus praying, and it’s like He did this pose – it just looks unreal to life. And in Pastor Mark’s teaching on prayer today, you’ll hear about the common-sense way God intends prayer to be. You’ll find out how to make it a natural act that fits who you are and how you talk, without it becoming a ritual. A couple thousand years can take something that’s vibrant and alive and make it into a fossil. Or a zombie. One of the things that has in many ways become formula-ridden is prayer. You see these pictures of Jesus praying, and it’s like He did this pose – it just looks unreal to life. And in Pastor Mark’s teaching on prayer today, you’ll hear about the common-sense way God intends prayer to be. You’ll find out how to make it a natural act that fits who you are and how you talk, without it becoming a ritual. A couple thousand years can take something that’s vibrant and alive and make it into a fossil. Or a zombie. One of the things that has in many ways become formula-ridden is prayer. You see these pictures of Jesus praying, and it’s like He did this pose – it just looks unreal to life. And in Pastor Mark’s teaching on prayer today, you’ll hear about the common-sense way God intends prayer to be. You’ll find out how to make it a natural act that fits who you are and how you talk, without it becoming a ritual. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000068571/LFL20211117.mp36189bd1a77b65.mp3 Wed, 17 Nov 2021 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer Think of how society’s changed over the last hundred years or so. From horse and buggy to the automobile, from telegraph or even letters to the telephone and email. As a result, some people look at those “outdated” things with contempt, and the people of those times as lesser humans. Pastor Mark will be teaching about prayer, which predates email by thousands of years, yet is as effective today as it ever was. You’ll learn why you should be praying, what to pray for, and the right attitude to have when praying. Think of how society’s changed over the last hundred years or so. From horse and buggy to the automobile, from telegraph or even letters to the telephone and email. As a result, some people look at those “outdated” things with contempt, and the people of those times as lesser humans. Pastor Mark will be teaching about prayer, which predates email by thousands of years, yet is as effective today as it ever was. You’ll learn why you should be praying, what to pray for, and the right attitude to have when praying. Think of how society’s changed over the last hundred years or so. From horse and buggy to the automobile, from telegraph or even letters to the telephone and email. As a result, some people look at those “outdated” things with contempt, and the people of those times as lesser humans. Pastor Mark will be teaching about prayer, which predates email by thousands of years, yet is as effective today as it ever was. You’ll learn why you should be praying, what to pray for, and the right attitude to have when praying. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000068570/LFL20211116.mp36189bc7f31805.mp3 Tue, 16 Nov 2021 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer Christ followers in America have been protected in many ways from the reality of what their brothers and sisters around the world have to deal with. As a result, many of them have become complacent, trusting in their prosperity rather than in Jesus. This, as Pastor Mark will teach today, has resulted in a plague of prayerlessness. To try to remedy this problem, Pastor Mark will be teaching on prayer. You’ll learn what it is, why you need to cultivate this habit in your life, and the benefits that result from the routine of prayer. Christ followers in America have been protected in many ways from the reality of what their brothers and sisters around the world have to deal with. As a result, many of them have become complacent, trusting in their prosperity rather than in Jesus. This, as Pastor Mark will teach today, has resulted in a plague of prayerlessness. To try to remedy this problem, Pastor Mark will be teaching on prayer. You’ll learn what it is, why you need to cultivate this habit in your life, and the benefits that result from the routine of prayer. Christ followers in America have been protected in many ways from the reality of what their brothers and sisters around the world have to deal with. As a result, many of them have become complacent, trusting in their prosperity rather than in Jesus. This, as Pastor Mark will teach today, has resulted in a plague of prayerlessness. To try to remedy this problem, Pastor Mark will be teaching on prayer. You’ll learn what it is, why you need to cultivate this habit in your life, and the benefits that result from the routine of prayer. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000068569/LFL20211115.mp36189bbb9edf68.mp3 Mon, 15 Nov 2021 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer The world’s in a mess, and it doesn’t seem to be getting better. Despite some people’s claims, it’s easy to see that the bad guys seem to be winning. Some Christ-followers seem to want to throw in the towel and hide behind their church walls, waiting for Jesus to take them away. But as Pastor Mark will be teaching today, that’s not how God planned for the church to interact with the world. He’s given the Church gifts and the power to use those gifts to impact the world, and Pastor Mark will tell you how to use them. The world’s in a mess, and it doesn’t seem to be getting better. Despite some people’s claims, it’s easy to see that the bad guys seem to be winning. Some Christ-followers seem to want to throw in the towel and hide behind their church walls, waiting for Jesus to take them away. But as Pastor Mark will be teaching today, that’s not how God planned for the church to interact with the world. He’s given the Church gifts and the power to use those gifts to impact the world, and Pastor Mark will tell you how to use them. The world’s in a mess, and it doesn’t seem to be getting better. Despite some people’s claims, it’s easy to see that the bad guys seem to be winning. Some Christ-followers seem to want to throw in the towel and hide behind their church walls, waiting for Jesus to take them away. But as Pastor Mark will be teaching today, that’s not how God planned for the church to interact with the world. He’s given the Church gifts and the power to use those gifts to impact the world, and Pastor Mark will tell you how to use them. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000068496/LFL20211112.mp36188d5cb8b8a5.mp3 Fri, 12 Nov 2021 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer You may have run into the professing Christian who acts like they don’t want to be around other Christ-followers. They have kind of a sour attitude and aren’t very complimentary. You might yourself wonder if they’ve actually had an authentic encounter with Jesus. This is a sad situation to see someone in, and this might be the kind of person Pastor Mark will be talking about in his teaching today. He’s going to be talking about using your spiritual gifts, and the mindset the Bible says you should have. You may have run into the professing Christian who acts like they don’t want to be around other Christ-followers. They have kind of a sour attitude and aren’t very complimentary. You might yourself wonder if they’ve actually had an authentic encounter with Jesus. This is a sad situation to see someone in, and this might be the kind of person Pastor Mark will be talking about in his teaching today. He’s going to be talking about using your spiritual gifts, and the mindset the Bible says you should have. You may have run into the professing Christian who acts like they don’t want to be around other Christ-followers. They have kind of a sour attitude and aren’t very complimentary. You might yourself wonder if they’ve actually had an authentic encounter with Jesus. This is a sad situation to see someone in, and this might be the kind of person Pastor Mark will be talking about in his teaching today. He’s going to be talking about using your spiritual gifts, and the mindset the Bible says you should have. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000068495/LFL20211111.mp36188d57e6c2e2.mp3 Thu, 11 Nov 2021 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer People outside the church – and some people inside it – complain of the lack of love shown toward people who fall short. While the Church isn’t supposed to be accepting of sinful lifestyles, many times Christ-followers are not as forgiving of lapses as they should be. As Pastor Mark will be teaching today, this is an area that all Christ-followers can improve in. You’ll hear the Scripture’s instructions in this area, which will help build unity and allow for better expressions of the gifts God’s given His people. People outside the church – and some people inside it – complain of the lack of love shown toward people who fall short. While the Church isn’t supposed to be accepting of sinful lifestyles, many times Christ-followers are not as forgiving of lapses as they should be. As Pastor Mark will be teaching today, this is an area that all Christ-followers can improve in. You’ll hear the Scripture’s instructions in this area, which will help build unity and allow for better expressions of the gifts God’s given His people. People outside the church – and some people inside it – complain of the lack of love shown toward people who fall short. While the Church isn’t supposed to be accepting of sinful lifestyles, many times Christ-followers are not as forgiving of lapses as they should be. As Pastor Mark will be teaching today, this is an area that all Christ-followers can improve in. You’ll hear the Scripture’s instructions in this area, which will help build unity and allow for better expressions of the gifts God’s given His people. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000068494/LFL20211110.mp36188d4f7b762e.mp3 Wed, 10 Nov 2021 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer The system of the world that’s ruled by Satan and those who want to do things his way, says that to be satisfied in life you have to grab all that you can. It doesn’t matter who you hurt or step over (or on) to get what you want. Pastor Mark will be teaching that God’s kingdom works very differently. It doesn’t make sense to the human mind; that might be because God’s ways are based on His mind. You’ll learn what Christ-followers are to do so that people can see the love of Jesus through you. The system of the world that’s ruled by Satan and those who want to do things his way, says that to be satisfied in life you have to grab all that you can. It doesn’t matter who you hurt or step over (or on) to get what you want. Pastor Mark will be teaching that God’s kingdom works very differently. It doesn’t make sense to the human mind; that might be because God’s ways are based on His mind. You’ll learn what Christ-followers are to do so that people can see the love of Jesus through you. The system of the world that’s ruled by Satan and those who want to do things his way, says that to be satisfied in life you have to grab all that you can. It doesn’t matter who you hurt or step over (or on) to get what you want. Pastor Mark will be teaching that God’s kingdom works very differently. It doesn’t make sense to the human mind; that might be because God’s ways are based on His mind. You’ll learn what Christ-followers are to do so that people can see the love of Jesus through you. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000068493/LFL20211109.mp36188d4977dab9.mp3 Tue, 09 Nov 2021 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer It’s hard to watch someone go through hard times, especially if it’s a family member or somebody you’re close to. Even though many times the person learns the lesson that their hardship was helping them learn, the natural instinct for the person with the gift of mercy hates not being able to help. Pastor Mark will be teaching today about the limits of people. They need to understand that there’s a time for them to step back and let God do what He needs to do. That’s the best for all concerned. It’s hard to watch someone go through hard times, especially if it’s a family member or somebody you’re close to. Even though many times the person learns the lesson that their hardship was helping them learn, the natural instinct for the person with the gift of mercy hates not being able to help. Pastor Mark will be teaching today about the limits of people. They need to understand that there’s a time for them to step back and let God do what He needs to do. That’s the best for all concerned. It’s hard to watch someone go through hard times, especially if it’s a family member or somebody you’re close to. Even though many times the person learns the lesson that their hardship was helping them learn, the natural instinct for the person with the gift of mercy hates not being able to help. Pastor Mark will be teaching today about the limits of people. They need to understand that there’s a time for them to step back and let God do what He needs to do. That’s the best for all concerned. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000068470/LFL20211108.mp36188211db4954.mp3 Mon, 08 Nov 2021 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer You’ve seen those people standing by the side of the road at intersections or entrances to shopping centers. They look pretty bad and are holding signs asking for help. Pastor Mark’s teaching today will focus on people with the supernatural gift of mercy. You’ll hear how these people are more likely to help the person on the side of the road, and how they are God’s gift to the rest of the body. You’ll learn their strengths as well as their weaknesses, and where in the Body of Christ they fit in. You’ve seen those people standing by the side of the road at intersections or entrances to shopping centers. They look pretty bad and are holding signs asking for help. Pastor Mark’s teaching today will focus on people with the supernatural gift of mercy. You’ll hear how these people are more likely to help the person on the side of the road, and how they are God’s gift to the rest of the body. You’ll learn their strengths as well as their weaknesses, and where in the Body of Christ they fit in. You’ve seen those people standing by the side of the road at intersections or entrances to shopping centers. They look pretty bad and are holding signs asking for help. Pastor Mark’s teaching today will focus on people with the supernatural gift of mercy. You’ll hear how these people are more likely to help the person on the side of the road, and how they are God’s gift to the rest of the body. You’ll learn their strengths as well as their weaknesses, and where in the Body of Christ they fit in. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000068164/LFL20211105.mp36179b4bc166ba.mp3 Fri, 05 Nov 2021 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer It’s great to do something and to know that you’re not only helping someone but that you’re doing what you believe God made you to do? There’s really no feeling quite like that one. In the same way, when you do something for somebody but your heart’s not in it, the time drags and you can’t wait to be done with that chore. That’s why Pastor Mark’s teaching today will be about finding the gifts God’s gifted you with. You’ll learn that when you do, things will fit like a hand in a glove for you. It’s great to do something and to know that you’re not only helping someone but that you’re doing what you believe God made you to do? There’s really no feeling quite like that one. In the same way, when you do something for somebody but your heart’s not in it, the time drags and you can’t wait to be done with that chore. That’s why Pastor Mark’s teaching today will be about finding the gifts God’s gifted you with. You’ll learn that when you do, things will fit like a hand in a glove for you. It’s great to do something and to know that you’re not only helping someone but that you’re doing what you believe God made you to do? There’s really no feeling quite like that one. In the same way, when you do something for somebody but your heart’s not in it, the time drags and you can’t wait to be done with that chore. That’s why Pastor Mark’s teaching today will be about finding the gifts God’s gifted you with. You’ll learn that when you do, things will fit like a hand in a glove for you. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000068163/LFL20211104.mp36179b45219a6f.mp3 Thu, 04 Nov 2021 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer If you have a position of authority on your job, how do you handle having someone who might do your job better than you do? Do you feel threatened, try to hold them back, or do you help them to flourish? Your answer might tell what kind of leader you are. Pastor Mark will be teaching today about people with the gift of leadership. He’ll be telling you the kind of character they should have as well as the kind of traits you’ll see in them. You’ll learn how to be a better leader, whether you have the spiritual gift of leadership or not. If you have a position of authority on your job, how do you handle having someone who might do your job better than you do? Do you feel threatened, try to hold them back, or do you help them to flourish? Your answer might tell what kind of leader you are. Pastor Mark will be teaching today about people with the gift of leadership. He’ll be telling you the kind of character they should have as well as the kind of traits you’ll see in them. You’ll learn how to be a better leader, whether you have the spiritual gift of leadership or not. If you have a position of authority on your job, how do you handle having someone who might do your job better than you do? Do you feel threatened, try to hold them back, or do you help them to flourish? Your answer might tell what kind of leader you are. Pastor Mark will be teaching today about people with the gift of leadership. He’ll be telling you the kind of character they should have as well as the kind of traits you’ll see in them. You’ll learn how to be a better leader, whether you have the spiritual gift of leadership or not. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000068161/LFL20211103.mp36179b406e8c30.mp3 Wed, 03 Nov 2021 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer It’s tough to work in a place where there’s a lot of backstabbing and resistance to the person in charge. Especially if that person is trying their best, backbiting and bad attitudes make for a crummy work environment. You’ll learn from Pastor Mark’s teaching today, not only what it takes to be a good leader, but also what kind of attitude a follower should be having as they follow. Pastor Mark will share what the Bible says should be the character qualities in the person God’s gifted to be a leader. It’s tough to work in a place where there’s a lot of backstabbing and resistance to the person in charge. Especially if that person is trying their best, backbiting and bad attitudes make for a crummy work environment. You’ll learn from Pastor Mark’s teaching today, not only what it takes to be a good leader, but also what kind of attitude a follower should be having as they follow. Pastor Mark will share what the Bible says should be the character qualities in the person God’s gifted to be a leader. It’s tough to work in a place where there’s a lot of backstabbing and resistance to the person in charge. Especially if that person is trying their best, backbiting and bad attitudes make for a crummy work environment. You’ll learn from Pastor Mark’s teaching today, not only what it takes to be a good leader, but also what kind of attitude a follower should be having as they follow. Pastor Mark will share what the Bible says should be the character qualities in the person God’s gifted to be a leader. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000068160/LFL20211102.mp36179b3a07467e.mp3 Tue, 02 Nov 2021 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer Some churches seem to have an overabundance of people who feel called to be in charge. They often have opinions about how everything should be done. But when it comes time to actually do the work they’re suggesting, they’re nowhere to be found. Pastor Mark will be teaching about the gift of leadership today. You’ll learn that this particular gift isn’t necessarily given to the person with the strongest opinion or the biggest mouth. It’s a gift given by God and must be used for the glory of Him alone. Some churches seem to have an overabundance of people who feel called to be in charge. They often have opinions about how everything should be done. But when it comes time to actually do the work they’re suggesting, they’re nowhere to be found. Pastor Mark will be teaching about the gift of leadership today. You’ll learn that this particular gift isn’t necessarily given to the person with the strongest opinion or the biggest mouth. It’s a gift given by God and must be used for the glory of Him alone. Some churches seem to have an overabundance of people who feel called to be in charge. They often have opinions about how everything should be done. But when it comes time to actually do the work they’re suggesting, they’re nowhere to be found. Pastor Mark will be teaching about the gift of leadership today. You’ll learn that this particular gift isn’t necessarily given to the person with the strongest opinion or the biggest mouth. It’s a gift given by God and must be used for the glory of Him alone. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000068159/LFL20211101.mp36179b33157374.mp3 Mon, 01 Nov 2021 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer Does God need your money? Ignore the TV preachers – of course, He doesn’t! It’s absurd to think otherwise. The God Who multiplied five fish and two loaves, who led the Israelites through the desert for forty years and their clothes didn’t wear out? Nope, doesn’t need your money. But as Pastor Mark will be teaching today, it’s more your attitude toward money – and God – that God’s concerned with. You’ll hear about the importance of obeying God’s rules about giving of everything you have, not just cash. Does God need your money? Ignore the TV preachers – of course, He doesn’t! It’s absurd to think otherwise. The God Who multiplied five fish and two loaves, who led the Israelites through the desert for forty years and their clothes didn’t wear out? Nope, doesn’t need your money. But as Pastor Mark will be teaching today, it’s more your attitude toward money – and God – that God’s concerned with. You’ll hear about the importance of obeying God’s rules about giving of everything you have, not just cash. Does God need your money? Ignore the TV preachers – of course, He doesn’t! It’s absurd to think otherwise. The God Who multiplied five fish and two loaves, who led the Israelites through the desert for forty years and their clothes didn’t wear out? Nope, doesn’t need your money. But as Pastor Mark will be teaching today, it’s more your attitude toward money – and God – that God’s concerned with. You’ll hear about the importance of obeying God’s rules about giving of everything you have, not just cash. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000067941/LFL20211029.mp361707f30632d9.mp3 Fri, 29 Oct 2021 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer You’ve seen or heard them, haven’t you? They come to your door, or they’re on the radio or television. They tell you that you’re their only hope to make their payment to stay on the air. And then you hear one of them try to explain away their purchase of a private jet – “I need it for the ministry!” they say. Well, Pastor Mark will be talking about these manipulators and how someone with the gift of giving is offended by them. You’ll learn what the true heart of giving is, and what true needs are. You’ve seen or heard them, haven’t you? They come to your door, or they’re on the radio or television. They tell you that you’re their only hope to make their payment to stay on the air. And then you hear one of them try to explain away their purchase of a private jet – “I need it for the ministry!” they say. Well, Pastor Mark will be talking about these manipulators and how someone with the gift of giving is offended by them. You’ll learn what the true heart of giving is, and what true needs are. You’ve seen or heard them, haven’t you? They come to your door, or they’re on the radio or television. They tell you that you’re their only hope to make their payment to stay on the air. And then you hear one of them try to explain away their purchase of a private jet – “I need it for the ministry!” they say. Well, Pastor Mark will be talking about these manipulators and how someone with the gift of giving is offended by them. You’ll learn what the true heart of giving is, and what true needs are. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000067940/LFL20211028.mp361707edd96744.mp3 Thu, 28 Oct 2021 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer People like to complain about churches asking for money. Even those in the church sometimes gripe about what they think is an unbalanced focus on finances. And sure, if you look at the TV ‘preachers’, that seems to be their main interest. Pastor Mark will be teaching about the supernatural gift of giving today. You’ll learn about the Biblical concept of giving. Pastor Mark will show that giving is more than money. You’ll learn more about these special givers and how they benefit the body of Christ in many ways. People like to complain about churches asking for money. Even those in the church sometimes gripe about what they think is an unbalanced focus on finances. And sure, if you look at the TV ‘preachers’, that seems to be their main interest. Pastor Mark will be teaching about the supernatural gift of giving today. You’ll learn about the Biblical concept of giving. Pastor Mark will show that giving is more than money. You’ll learn more about these special givers and how they benefit the body of Christ in many ways. People like to complain about churches asking for money. Even those in the church sometimes gripe about what they think is an unbalanced focus on finances. And sure, if you look at the TV ‘preachers’, that seems to be their main interest. Pastor Mark will be teaching about the supernatural gift of giving today. You’ll learn about the Biblical concept of giving. Pastor Mark will show that giving is more than money. You’ll learn more about these special givers and how they benefit the body of Christ in many ways. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000067939/LFL20211027.mp361707e89a5be6.mp3 Wed, 27 Oct 2021 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer As a parent who’s a Christ-follower, you’re trying to keep the spiritual aspect of parenting in mind. But life just gets in the way many times. Work and school and sports and activities are so in your face every day that it’s hard to remember that your kids need spiritual nurturing beyond what happens in the church setting. Pastor Mark will be teaching today about the role that parents have – the important role – of encouraging your children, just like God’s encouraging you to grow in your walk with Him. As a parent who’s a Christ-follower, you’re trying to keep the spiritual aspect of parenting in mind. But life just gets in the way many times. Work and school and sports and activities are so in your face every day that it’s hard to remember that your kids need spiritual nurturing beyond what happens in the church setting. Pastor Mark will be teaching today about the role that parents have – the important role – of encouraging your children, just like God’s encouraging you to grow in your walk with Him. As a parent who’s a Christ-follower, you’re trying to keep the spiritual aspect of parenting in mind. But life just gets in the way many times. Work and school and sports and activities are so in your face every day that it’s hard to remember that your kids need spiritual nurturing beyond what happens in the church setting. Pastor Mark will be teaching today about the role that parents have – the important role – of encouraging your children, just like God’s encouraging you to grow in your walk with Him. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000067938/LFL20211026.mp361707e3126040.mp3 Tue, 26 Oct 2021 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer Do you like being around positive people? Not the ‘fake it til you make it’ people, but those who genuinely see life in a positive way. It’s good to have someone who can pick you up when you’re feeling less than your best. Pastor Mark will be teaching about those with the gift of exhorting. You’ll find out what their personalities tend to be like, and the qualities that God’s put in them that make them suitable for this role. Pastor Mark will also be showing the areas in the church where they can be useful. Do you like being around positive people? Not the ‘fake it til you make it’ people, but those who genuinely see life in a positive way. It’s good to have someone who can pick you up when you’re feeling less than your best. Pastor Mark will be teaching about those with the gift of exhorting. You’ll find out what their personalities tend to be like, and the qualities that God’s put in them that make them suitable for this role. Pastor Mark will also be showing the areas in the church where they can be useful. Do you like being around positive people? Not the ‘fake it til you make it’ people, but those who genuinely see life in a positive way. It’s good to have someone who can pick you up when you’re feeling less than your best. Pastor Mark will be teaching about those with the gift of exhorting. You’ll find out what their personalities tend to be like, and the qualities that God’s put in them that make them suitable for this role. Pastor Mark will also be showing the areas in the church where they can be useful. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000067937/LFL20211025.mp361707db0848b7.mp3 Mon, 25 Oct 2021 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer It seems that the mindset among many people, particularly in the West, is to have as easy a life as possible. To work just enough to take care of the stuff you want to and to have enough left over to have the fun you want to have. The problem with that, as Pastor Mark will teach today, is that that’s not how God intended you to live. His plan from the beginning was for you to be productive in all aspects of your life. And so, He’s given gifts to His body to help motivate people to love and good works. It seems that the mindset among many people, particularly in the West, is to have as easy a life as possible. To work just enough to take care of the stuff you want to and to have enough left over to have the fun you want to have. The problem with that, as Pastor Mark will teach today, is that that’s not how God intended you to live. His plan from the beginning was for you to be productive in all aspects of your life. And so, He’s given gifts to His body to help motivate people to love and good works. It seems that the mindset among many people, particularly in the West, is to have as easy a life as possible. To work just enough to take care of the stuff you want to and to have enough left over to have the fun you want to have. The problem with that, as Pastor Mark will teach today, is that that’s not how God intended you to live. His plan from the beginning was for you to be productive in all aspects of your life. And so, He’s given gifts to His body to help motivate people to love and good works. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000067703/LFL20211022.mp361649bd58e460.mp3 Fri, 22 Oct 2021 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer When you hear someone talk about the teaching process, it’s easy to flashback to some level of school, usually with the worst teacher you had. Although that’s the tendency, you’ve probably found that teaching can happen in many different ways. Pastor Mark will be sharing today about God’s gift of teaching and all the different ways that can be shown. Hearing about this just might open your eyes to the possibility that you could be used to illustrate and demonstrate God’s truth to people. When you hear someone talk about the teaching process, it’s easy to flashback to some level of school, usually with the worst teacher you had. Although that’s the tendency, you’ve probably found that teaching can happen in many different ways. Pastor Mark will be sharing today about God’s gift of teaching and all the different ways that can be shown. Hearing about this just might open your eyes to the possibility that you could be used to illustrate and demonstrate God’s truth to people. When you hear someone talk about the teaching process, it’s easy to flashback to some level of school, usually with the worst teacher you had. Although that’s the tendency, you’ve probably found that teaching can happen in many different ways. Pastor Mark will be sharing today about God’s gift of teaching and all the different ways that can be shown. Hearing about this just might open your eyes to the possibility that you could be used to illustrate and demonstrate God’s truth to people. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000067702/LFL20211021.mp361649b48835f2.mp3 Thu, 21 Oct 2021 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer Everybody has had good teachers, and not so good teachers. Good teachers help you understand the subject they’re teaching about, even if you weren’t initially interested. Poor teachers can ruin your favorite subject. Pastor Mark will teach today about the spiritual gift of teaching. You’ll find out how this is different from the teaching profession, and how sometimes they overlap. Pastor Mark will tell you what the characteristics are of someone with the gift of teaching, and where they’re useful in the church. Everybody has had good teachers, and not so good teachers. Good teachers help you understand the subject they’re teaching about, even if you weren’t initially interested. Poor teachers can ruin your favorite subject. Pastor Mark will teach today about the spiritual gift of teaching. You’ll find out how this is different from the teaching profession, and how sometimes they overlap. Pastor Mark will tell you what the characteristics are of someone with the gift of teaching, and where they’re useful in the church. Everybody has had good teachers, and not so good teachers. Good teachers help you understand the subject they’re teaching about, even if you weren’t initially interested. Poor teachers can ruin your favorite subject. Pastor Mark will teach today about the spiritual gift of teaching. You’ll find out how this is different from the teaching profession, and how sometimes they overlap. Pastor Mark will tell you what the characteristics are of someone with the gift of teaching, and where they’re useful in the church. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000067701/LFL20211020.mp361649b02ddcb7.mp3 Wed, 20 Oct 2021 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer God’s word is amazingly powerful. It’s able – with the Holy Spirit – to bring people from spiritual death to abundant spiritual life. But if it’s not used, it’s just words on a page. So, how do those static words become the useful instrument God intended them to be? By someone with the gift of teaching bringing those words to life. Pastor Mark’s message today will focus on the gift of teaching. You’ll hear about what a teacher is and does, and the personal character traits that you can expect to see in a person that God’s gifted this way. God’s word is amazingly powerful. It’s able – with the Holy Spirit – to bring people from spiritual death to abundant spiritual life. But if it’s not used, it’s just words on a page. So, how do those static words become the useful instrument God intended them to be? By someone with the gift of teaching bringing those words to life. Pastor Mark’s message today will focus on the gift of teaching. You’ll hear about what a teacher is and does, and the personal character traits that you can expect to see in a person that God’s gifted this way. God’s word is amazingly powerful. It’s able – with the Holy Spirit – to bring people from spiritual death to abundant spiritual life. But if it’s not used, it’s just words on a page. So, how do those static words become the useful instrument God intended them to be? By someone with the gift of teaching bringing those words to life. Pastor Mark’s message today will focus on the gift of teaching. You’ll hear about what a teacher is and does, and the personal character traits that you can expect to see in a person that God’s gifted this way. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000067700/LFL20211019.mp361649ab1794aa.mp3 Tue, 19 Oct 2021 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer As a rabbi – a Jewish religious teacher – Jesus could have required His disciples to do a lot of things, reminding them of His position as a teacher. But instead, He spent His time talking about the service He was sent to provide to them. In Pastor Mark’s teaching today, he will be showing how Jesus continued to show the disciples through action – not just words – what the qualities of a true leader are supposed to be. You’ll be reminded that these character qualities are for all of Jesus’ followers to copy. As a rabbi – a Jewish religious teacher – Jesus could have required His disciples to do a lot of things, reminding them of His position as a teacher. But instead, He spent His time talking about the service He was sent to provide to them. In Pastor Mark’s teaching today, he will be showing how Jesus continued to show the disciples through action – not just words – what the qualities of a true leader are supposed to be. You’ll be reminded that these character qualities are for all of Jesus’ followers to copy. As a rabbi – a Jewish religious teacher – Jesus could have required His disciples to do a lot of things, reminding them of His position as a teacher. But instead, He spent His time talking about the service He was sent to provide to them. In Pastor Mark’s teaching today, he will be showing how Jesus continued to show the disciples through action – not just words – what the qualities of a true leader are supposed to be. You’ll be reminded that these character qualities are for all of Jesus’ followers to copy. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000067699/LFL20211018.mp361649a63808c0.mp3 Mon, 18 Oct 2021 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer As a Christ-follower, it’s hard sometimes to take in the information and attitudes you’re bombarded with every day. Lots of times it might even make you feel, well, dirty. As someone who has the Spirit of God living in you, this is a normal reaction. In Pastor Mark’s teaching today you’ll hear as Jesus tries to illustrate this daily dirtiness to His disciples. Jesus will lay out for them how He has provided the daily cleansing for their souls just as He’s going to provide for the redemption of their souls on the cross. As a Christ-follower, it’s hard sometimes to take in the information and attitudes you’re bombarded with every day. Lots of times it might even make you feel, well, dirty. As someone who has the Spirit of God living in you, this is a normal reaction. In Pastor Mark’s teaching today you’ll hear as Jesus tries to illustrate this daily dirtiness to His disciples. Jesus will lay out for them how He has provided the daily cleansing for their souls just as He’s going to provide for the redemption of their souls on the cross. As a Christ-follower, it’s hard sometimes to take in the information and attitudes you’re bombarded with every day. Lots of times it might even make you feel, well, dirty. As someone who has the Spirit of God living in you, this is a normal reaction. In Pastor Mark’s teaching today you’ll hear as Jesus tries to illustrate this daily dirtiness to His disciples. Jesus will lay out for them how He has provided the daily cleansing for their souls just as He’s going to provide for the redemption of their souls on the cross. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000067569/LFL20211015.mp3615b6279b18c8.mp3 Fri, 15 Oct 2021 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer Life would be so much easier if everyone would just agree with your decisions and opinions, right? It would eliminate discussions and especially fighting. Well, obviously that’s not how things go. And it gets even trickier when God’s thrown into the mix. Pastor Mark will be reminding you in his teaching today that if you really want to serve God to the best of your ability that you have to let God be in charge. Giving up your wants, and trusting that God knows what’s best for you is hard, but when you do, it’s the best. Life would be so much easier if everyone would just agree with your decisions and opinions, right? It would eliminate discussions and especially fighting. Well, obviously that’s not how things go. And it gets even trickier when God’s thrown into the mix. Pastor Mark will be reminding you in his teaching today that if you really want to serve God to the best of your ability that you have to let God be in charge. Giving up your wants, and trusting that God knows what’s best for you is hard, but when you do, it’s the best. Life would be so much easier if everyone would just agree with your decisions and opinions, right? It would eliminate discussions and especially fighting. Well, obviously that’s not how things go. And it gets even trickier when God’s thrown into the mix. Pastor Mark will be reminding you in his teaching today that if you really want to serve God to the best of your ability that you have to let God be in charge. Giving up your wants, and trusting that God knows what’s best for you is hard, but when you do, it’s the best. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000067568/LFL20211014.mp3615b621fa64de.mp3 Thu, 14 Oct 2021 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer Serving in or for the Body of Christ is quite a tricky thing to do, mentally. You want to be recognized for the work you do, but you don’t want to do the work only to be praised by those you’re serving. And then when people do recognize you and thank you for your service, you’ve got the challenge of remaining humble, thanking them for the recognition but remembering you’re ultimately serving God. Whew! Well, Pastor Mark’s teaching today will help you navigate these minefields to get to the goal of Biblical servanthood. Serving in or for the Body of Christ is quite a tricky thing to do, mentally. You want to be recognized for the work you do, but you don’t want to do the work only to be praised by those you’re serving. And then when people do recognize you and thank you for your service, you’ve got the challenge of remaining humble, thanking them for the recognition but remembering you’re ultimately serving God. Whew! Well, Pastor Mark’s teaching today will help you navigate these minefields to get to the goal of Biblical servanthood. Serving in or for the Body of Christ is quite a tricky thing to do, mentally. You want to be recognized for the work you do, but you don’t want to do the work only to be praised by those you’re serving. And then when people do recognize you and thank you for your service, you’ve got the challenge of remaining humble, thanking them for the recognition but remembering you’re ultimately serving God. Whew! Well, Pastor Mark’s teaching today will help you navigate these minefields to get to the goal of Biblical servanthood. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000067567/LFL20211013.mp3615b61c255eab.mp3 Wed, 13 Oct 2021 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer Most people in the church seem to take it for granted that the pastor takes care of everything. All of the spiritual needs of the church – counseling of all kinds, all of the praying, and of course all of the preaching and teaching. Maybe this is why there’s such a high burnout rate for pastors. Pastor Mark will be teaching today about the gift of service, and how vital it is to the healthy operation of the local church. You’ll hear what the traits of someone with this gift are. Who knows – he could be talking about you! Most people in the church seem to take it for granted that the pastor takes care of everything. All of the spiritual needs of the church – counseling of all kinds, all of the praying, and of course all of the preaching and teaching. Maybe this is why there’s such a high burnout rate for pastors. Pastor Mark will be teaching today about the gift of service, and how vital it is to the healthy operation of the local church. You’ll hear what the traits of someone with this gift are. Who knows – he could be talking about you! Most people in the church seem to take it for granted that the pastor takes care of everything. All of the spiritual needs of the church – counseling of all kinds, all of the praying, and of course all of the preaching and teaching. Maybe this is why there’s such a high burnout rate for pastors. Pastor Mark will be teaching today about the gift of service, and how vital it is to the healthy operation of the local church. You’ll hear what the traits of someone with this gift are. Who knows – he could be talking about you! http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000067566/LFL20211012.mp3615b616b6c30b.mp3 Tue, 12 Oct 2021 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer There’s a tendency – possibly fueled by Old Testament images of them – to think of prophets as people especially gifted by God and on a different, higher level than the rest of humanity. The problem with this thinking is that it’s not how God thinks of them. Pastor Mark will be teaching today about the humanity of prophets, and how they’re just as likely to mess up as anyone else. You’ll be learning that the important thing, no matter what your gift is, is to be sure you’re listening to and obeying God. There’s a tendency – possibly fueled by Old Testament images of them – to think of prophets as people especially gifted by God and on a different, higher level than the rest of humanity. The problem with this thinking is that it’s not how God thinks of them. Pastor Mark will be teaching today about the humanity of prophets, and how they’re just as likely to mess up as anyone else. You’ll be learning that the important thing, no matter what your gift is, is to be sure you’re listening to and obeying God. There’s a tendency – possibly fueled by Old Testament images of them – to think of prophets as people especially gifted by God and on a different, higher level than the rest of humanity. The problem with this thinking is that it’s not how God thinks of them. Pastor Mark will be teaching today about the humanity of prophets, and how they’re just as likely to mess up as anyone else. You’ll be learning that the important thing, no matter what your gift is, is to be sure you’re listening to and obeying God. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000067565/LFL20211011.mp3615b60e63faa6.mp3 Mon, 11 Oct 2021 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer God loves people so much! He sees their despair, their lost-ness. Throughout time He’s sent people to mankind to speak on His behalf, to tell them that there’s a way out of their messes. Needless to say, prophets haven’t been popular throughout history; they tend to get killed by the people they’re reaching out to. Still, as Pastor Mark will be teaching today, God is giving people this unique gift. You’ll hear what qualities someone with the gift of a prophet will display, and how God uses them. God loves people so much! He sees their despair, their lost-ness. Throughout time He’s sent people to mankind to speak on His behalf, to tell them that there’s a way out of their messes. Needless to say, prophets haven’t been popular throughout history; they tend to get killed by the people they’re reaching out to. Still, as Pastor Mark will be teaching today, God is giving people this unique gift. You’ll hear what qualities someone with the gift of a prophet will display, and how God uses them. God loves people so much! He sees their despair, their lost-ness. Throughout time He’s sent people to mankind to speak on His behalf, to tell them that there’s a way out of their messes. Needless to say, prophets haven’t been popular throughout history; they tend to get killed by the people they’re reaching out to. Still, as Pastor Mark will be teaching today, God is giving people this unique gift. You’ll hear what qualities someone with the gift of a prophet will display, and how God uses them. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000067387/LFL20211008.mp36154fd2dbff1b.mp3 Fri, 08 Oct 2021 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer What comes to your mind when you think of a prophet? Some wild-eyed man with weird clothes, yelling at people to get right with God? That might have been John the Baptist – or what Hollywood wants you to think prophets of God are. But Pastor Mark will be teaching that the Bible indicates that there’s a gift of prophecy that’s supposed to be used in the body of Christ. This gift – like others spoken of in the New Testament – is for making Christians stronger spiritually. Today, you get to learn how God defines the prophetic gift. What comes to your mind when you think of a prophet? Some wild-eyed man with weird clothes, yelling at people to get right with God? That might have been John the Baptist – or what Hollywood wants you to think prophets of God are. But Pastor Mark will be teaching that the Bible indicates that there’s a gift of prophecy that’s supposed to be used in the body of Christ. This gift – like others spoken of in the New Testament – is for making Christians stronger spiritually. Today, you get to learn how God defines the prophetic gift. What comes to your mind when you think of a prophet? Some wild-eyed man with weird clothes, yelling at people to get right with God? That might have been John the Baptist – or what Hollywood wants you to think prophets of God are. But Pastor Mark will be teaching that the Bible indicates that there’s a gift of prophecy that’s supposed to be used in the body of Christ. This gift – like others spoken of in the New Testament – is for making Christians stronger spiritually. Today, you get to learn how God defines the prophetic gift. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000067386/LFL20211007.mp36154fcdd9897f.mp3 Thu, 07 Oct 2021 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer People in churches in America tend to think that the proper operation of a church, both spiritually and physically, is only dependent on the paid staff. Unfortunately, that thinking isn’t Biblical and leads to thousands of pastors calling it quits every year. In his teaching today, Pastor Mark’s going to talk about the proper operation of the body of Christ, both on the local and universal levels. You’ll learn that while not everyone’s gifted with talents that put them in front of people, everyone has a talent to use in the church. People in churches in America tend to think that the proper operation of a church, both spiritually and physically, is only dependent on the paid staff. Unfortunately, that thinking isn’t Biblical and leads to thousands of pastors calling it quits every year. In his teaching today, Pastor Mark’s going to talk about the proper operation of the body of Christ, both on the local and universal levels. You’ll learn that while not everyone’s gifted with talents that put them in front of people, everyone has a talent to use in the church. People in churches in America tend to think that the proper operation of a church, both spiritually and physically, is only dependent on the paid staff. Unfortunately, that thinking isn’t Biblical and leads to thousands of pastors calling it quits every year. In his teaching today, Pastor Mark’s going to talk about the proper operation of the body of Christ, both on the local and universal levels. You’ll learn that while not everyone’s gifted with talents that put them in front of people, everyone has a talent to use in the church. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000067385/LFL20211006.mp36154fc87314a3.mp3 Wed, 06 Oct 2021 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer It’s tragic to witness someone who has a neurological disorder. Watching them struggle to do things that they used to have no problem doing is heartbreaking. Alzheimer’s is even worse – people’s memories of those closest to them are erased, never to return. Well, God set the body of Christ up to work much like a human body should work. Pastor Mark will be teaching about this today, and you’ll be able to see the parallels between the two bodies. You’ll find out more about how you should function in the body of Christ. It’s tragic to witness someone who has a neurological disorder. Watching them struggle to do things that they used to have no problem doing is heartbreaking. Alzheimer’s is even worse – people’s memories of those closest to them are erased, never to return. Well, God set the body of Christ up to work much like a human body should work. Pastor Mark will be teaching about this today, and you’ll be able to see the parallels between the two bodies. You’ll find out more about how you should function in the body of Christ. It’s tragic to witness someone who has a neurological disorder. Watching them struggle to do things that they used to have no problem doing is heartbreaking. Alzheimer’s is even worse – people’s memories of those closest to them are erased, never to return. Well, God set the body of Christ up to work much like a human body should work. Pastor Mark will be teaching about this today, and you’ll be able to see the parallels between the two bodies. You’ll find out more about how you should function in the body of Christ. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000067384/LFL20211005.mp36154fc32d3247.mp3 Tue, 05 Oct 2021 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer When God made Adam, He told Adam who he was. Adam’s problem was that knowing what God told him wasn’t enough. And ever since then, mankind has not been interested in hearing what God had to say about them and their condition, to their eternal doom. But Pastor Mark will be teaching today that because God made mankind, He actually does know what’s best for them. You’ll get to learn God’s intention for men and women, and how you can get on the path to fulfilling your original intent. When God made Adam, He told Adam who he was. Adam’s problem was that knowing what God told him wasn’t enough. And ever since then, mankind has not been interested in hearing what God had to say about them and their condition, to their eternal doom. But Pastor Mark will be teaching today that because God made mankind, He actually does know what’s best for them. You’ll get to learn God’s intention for men and women, and how you can get on the path to fulfilling your original intent. When God made Adam, He told Adam who he was. Adam’s problem was that knowing what God told him wasn’t enough. And ever since then, mankind has not been interested in hearing what God had to say about them and their condition, to their eternal doom. But Pastor Mark will be teaching today that because God made mankind, He actually does know what’s best for them. You’ll get to learn God’s intention for men and women, and how you can get on the path to fulfilling your original intent. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000067383/LFL20211004.mp36154fbb437172.mp3 Mon, 04 Oct 2021 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer Let’s face it; everybody likes to be liked. You want to be well thought of. Of course, in school, everybody wanted to be thought of as “cool”, no matter what form that might take. And you see the people who are devastated by rejection from the group they want to be a part of. That’s always sad. So, how do Christ-followers deal with this desire? Pastor Mark will be teaching about this desire for significance that’s built into all people. He’ll tell you what the Bible’s view of this is and how to find true fulfillment in this area. Let’s face it; everybody likes to be liked. You want to be well thought of. Of course, in school, everybody wanted to be thought of as “cool”, no matter what form that might take. And you see the people who are devastated by rejection from the group they want to be a part of. That’s always sad. So, how do Christ-followers deal with this desire? Pastor Mark will be teaching about this desire for significance that’s built into all people. He’ll tell you what the Bible’s view of this is and how to find true fulfillment in this area. Let’s face it; everybody likes to be liked. You want to be well thought of. Of course, in school, everybody wanted to be thought of as “cool”, no matter what form that might take. And you see the people who are devastated by rejection from the group they want to be a part of. That’s always sad. So, how do Christ-followers deal with this desire? Pastor Mark will be teaching about this desire for significance that’s built into all people. He’ll tell you what the Bible’s view of this is and how to find true fulfillment in this area. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000067231/LFL20211001.mp3614bbe7434441.mp3 Fri, 01 Oct 2021 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer People want to feel like their life matters. Lots of people feel useless, even worthless. But that’s because deep down inside, they want to have a life of significance. That’s why people join kooky organizations and cults – they think they’ve found a place where they fit in. Pastor Mark will be teaching about this desire for significance and how it can ultimately only be fulfilled by becoming a part of God’s family. You’ll be urged to get out of your comfortable lifestyle and step up to the challenge God has for you. People want to feel like their life matters. Lots of people feel useless, even worthless. But that’s because deep down inside, they want to have a life of significance. That’s why people join kooky organizations and cults – they think they’ve found a place where they fit in. Pastor Mark will be teaching about this desire for significance and how it can ultimately only be fulfilled by becoming a part of God’s family. You’ll be urged to get out of your comfortable lifestyle and step up to the challenge God has for you. People want to feel like their life matters. Lots of people feel useless, even worthless. But that’s because deep down inside, they want to have a life of significance. That’s why people join kooky organizations and cults – they think they’ve found a place where they fit in. Pastor Mark will be teaching about this desire for significance and how it can ultimately only be fulfilled by becoming a part of God’s family. You’ll be urged to get out of your comfortable lifestyle and step up to the challenge God has for you. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000067230/LFL20210930.mp3614bbe0eb05be.mp3 Thu, 30 Sep 2021 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer These are crazy times in which to be living. Sometimes, it seems like everything’s been turned on their heads. The condoning and the celebration of open sin is breathtaking. What it shows, is that unsaved men and women will do almost anything their minds set upon and that the devil is loose in the church, wreaking havoc. Pastor Mark’s teaching today will talk about the gifts that God’s given you, and how to properly use them. You’ll learn that the gifts that God gave you are to be used for the good of God’s kingdom. These are crazy times in which to be living. Sometimes, it seems like everything’s been turned on their heads. The condoning and the celebration of open sin is breathtaking. What it shows, is that unsaved men and women will do almost anything their minds set upon and that the devil is loose in the church, wreaking havoc. Pastor Mark’s teaching today will talk about the gifts that God’s given you, and how to properly use them. You’ll learn that the gifts that God gave you are to be used for the good of God’s kingdom. These are crazy times in which to be living. Sometimes, it seems like everything’s been turned on their heads. The condoning and the celebration of open sin is breathtaking. What it shows, is that unsaved men and women will do almost anything their minds set upon and that the devil is loose in the church, wreaking havoc. Pastor Mark’s teaching today will talk about the gifts that God’s given you, and how to properly use them. You’ll learn that the gifts that God gave you are to be used for the good of God’s kingdom. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000067229/LFL20210929.mp3614bbd9c83c79.mp3 Wed, 29 Sep 2021 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer Doing business with anyone – from the most humble merchant to the biggest multinational corporation – first requires trust. You have to believe that they are who they say they are and that they’re going to provide the goods or services they’ve told you they can provide. Pastor Mark will be teaching today that it’s the same way in dealing with God. He’s told you Who He is, who you are, and how to get out of the problem of eternal doom. It’s up to you to believe that what He’s said is true – and then act on that belief. Doing business with anyone – from the most humble merchant to the biggest multinational corporation – first requires trust. You have to believe that they are who they say they are and that they’re going to provide the goods or services they’ve told you they can provide. Pastor Mark will be teaching today that it’s the same way in dealing with God. He’s told you Who He is, who you are, and how to get out of the problem of eternal doom. It’s up to you to believe that what He’s said is true – and then act on that belief. Doing business with anyone – from the most humble merchant to the biggest multinational corporation – first requires trust. You have to believe that they are who they say they are and that they’re going to provide the goods or services they’ve told you they can provide. Pastor Mark will be teaching today that it’s the same way in dealing with God. He’s told you Who He is, who you are, and how to get out of the problem of eternal doom. It’s up to you to believe that what He’s said is true – and then act on that belief. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000067247/LFL20210928.mp3614beed034414.mp3 Tue, 28 Sep 2021 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer Have you ever daydreamed about what you’d do if you were God? Sure, probably everyone has. Deciding whose prayers you’d answer – and whose you wouldn’t. But giving that idea serious thought makes you realize that your character wouldn’t be up to being God – you’d make a mess of things. Pastor Mark will be teaching today about the gifts that God’s given everyone, and how they should best be used. You’ll find out about the types of gifts that all Christ-followers have, and you’ll find out how to be ready to use them. Have you ever daydreamed about what you’d do if you were God? Sure, probably everyone has. Deciding whose prayers you’d answer – and whose you wouldn’t. But giving that idea serious thought makes you realize that your character wouldn’t be up to being God – you’d make a mess of things. Pastor Mark will be teaching today about the gifts that God’s given everyone, and how they should best be used. You’ll find out about the types of gifts that all Christ-followers have, and you’ll find out how to be ready to use them. Have you ever daydreamed about what you’d do if you were God? Sure, probably everyone has. Deciding whose prayers you’d answer – and whose you wouldn’t. But giving that idea serious thought makes you realize that your character wouldn’t be up to being God – you’d make a mess of things. Pastor Mark will be teaching today about the gifts that God’s given everyone, and how they should best be used. You’ll find out about the types of gifts that all Christ-followers have, and you’ll find out how to be ready to use them. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000067246/LFL20210927.mp3614bede6d78e8.mp3 Mon, 27 Sep 2021 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer You want God to bless you, don’t you? Of course, you do – everybody does! So, how do you get God’s blessings? The preachers on TV tell you to send money to them and God will give you favor. Often, though, all you get from that is a chance to see the stuff they’ve purchased with your gift to them. If you want to know what God’s formula for blessing really is, give a listen to Pastor Mark’s teaching today. You’ll find out that it’s about a lot more than money, both the giving to God and receiving from Him. You want God to bless you, don’t you? Of course, you do – everybody does! So, how do you get God’s blessings? The preachers on TV tell you to send money to them and God will give you favor. Often, though, all you get from that is a chance to see the stuff they’ve purchased with your gift to them. If you want to know what God’s formula for blessing really is, give a listen to Pastor Mark’s teaching today. You’ll find out that it’s about a lot more than money, both the giving to God and receiving from Him. You want God to bless you, don’t you? Of course, you do – everybody does! So, how do you get God’s blessings? The preachers on TV tell you to send money to them and God will give you favor. Often, though, all you get from that is a chance to see the stuff they’ve purchased with your gift to them. If you want to know what God’s formula for blessing really is, give a listen to Pastor Mark’s teaching today. You’ll find out that it’s about a lot more than money, both the giving to God and receiving from Him. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000067085/LFL20210924.mp361467b2512e5b.mp3 Fri, 24 Sep 2021 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer You see or hear about people – usually royalty – whose lives and careers are planned for them when they’re children. It seems the only way for them to escape that destiny is for them to cut themselves off from the lives they’ve known. Many times, knowing that God has a plan for your life can cause some anxiety and even resentment. But as Pastor Mark will be teaching today, God’s knowledge of the future is an advantage you should make use of. Doing so will ensure that your life is the best one you could ever have. You see or hear about people – usually royalty – whose lives and careers are planned for them when they’re children. It seems the only way for them to escape that destiny is for them to cut themselves off from the lives they’ve known. Many times, knowing that God has a plan for your life can cause some anxiety and even resentment. But as Pastor Mark will be teaching today, God’s knowledge of the future is an advantage you should make use of. Doing so will ensure that your life is the best one you could ever have. You see or hear about people – usually royalty – whose lives and careers are planned for them when they’re children. It seems the only way for them to escape that destiny is for them to cut themselves off from the lives they’ve known. Many times, knowing that God has a plan for your life can cause some anxiety and even resentment. But as Pastor Mark will be teaching today, God’s knowledge of the future is an advantage you should make use of. Doing so will ensure that your life is the best one you could ever have. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000067084/LFL20210923.mp361467acc90da5.mp3 Thu, 23 Sep 2021 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer When God created the universe, there was order in all things, in every way. The rebellion of mankind introduced chaos into the order of earth. Mankind, having been created in God’s image, seeks order as well. Tragically, because they’re trying to do life without God’s help, more and more disorder is the norm. Sometimes churches get that way. Pastor Mark will be teaching how to get more order in your church and your life. It’s about submitting to and trusting God’s guiding hand on you. When God created the universe, there was order in all things, in every way. The rebellion of mankind introduced chaos into the order of earth. Mankind, having been created in God’s image, seeks order as well. Tragically, because they’re trying to do life without God’s help, more and more disorder is the norm. Sometimes churches get that way. Pastor Mark will be teaching how to get more order in your church and your life. It’s about submitting to and trusting God’s guiding hand on you. When God created the universe, there was order in all things, in every way. The rebellion of mankind introduced chaos into the order of earth. Mankind, having been created in God’s image, seeks order as well. Tragically, because they’re trying to do life without God’s help, more and more disorder is the norm. Sometimes churches get that way. Pastor Mark will be teaching how to get more order in your church and your life. It’s about submitting to and trusting God’s guiding hand on you. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000067083/LFL20210922.mp361467a75bb9d4.mp3 Wed, 22 Sep 2021 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer When you’re a young parent and you realize that your kids can see when you’re not being quite…consistent between what you say and what you do, it’s kind of scary. You want to be honest with them about who you are, but nobody likes to be called out for their failings. Eventually, you learn to use those moments to talk to your children about sin and God’s grace. Pastor Mark will be teaching today that that’s how good leaders behave. They don’t pretend to be perfect, but they’re humble and trying to be more like Jesus. When you’re a young parent and you realize that your kids can see when you’re not being quite…consistent between what you say and what you do, it’s kind of scary. You want to be honest with them about who you are, but nobody likes to be called out for their failings. Eventually, you learn to use those moments to talk to your children about sin and God’s grace. Pastor Mark will be teaching today that that’s how good leaders behave. They don’t pretend to be perfect, but they’re humble and trying to be more like Jesus. When you’re a young parent and you realize that your kids can see when you’re not being quite…consistent between what you say and what you do, it’s kind of scary. You want to be honest with them about who you are, but nobody likes to be called out for their failings. Eventually, you learn to use those moments to talk to your children about sin and God’s grace. Pastor Mark will be teaching today that that’s how good leaders behave. They don’t pretend to be perfect, but they’re humble and trying to be more like Jesus. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000067082/LFL20210921.mp361467a1d4e20a.mp3 Tue, 21 Sep 2021 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer What gift has God given you? Do you ever think about that question? Maybe you sometimes think that God’s idea of your gifting is different than your idea. Maybe you’re sure of what your gifting is but haven’t been able to apply it yet – that can be frustrating. If you don’t think that God’s given you a spiritual gift, be sure to listen to Pastor Mark’s teaching today. Although he’ll be mainly talking about the gift of leadership, what he has to say will make it clear to you that God has made a place for you to fit into His body. What gift has God given you? Do you ever think about that question? Maybe you sometimes think that God’s idea of your gifting is different than your idea. Maybe you’re sure of what your gifting is but haven’t been able to apply it yet – that can be frustrating. If you don’t think that God’s given you a spiritual gift, be sure to listen to Pastor Mark’s teaching today. Although he’ll be mainly talking about the gift of leadership, what he has to say will make it clear to you that God has made a place for you to fit into His body. What gift has God given you? Do you ever think about that question? Maybe you sometimes think that God’s idea of your gifting is different than your idea. Maybe you’re sure of what your gifting is but haven’t been able to apply it yet – that can be frustrating. If you don’t think that God’s given you a spiritual gift, be sure to listen to Pastor Mark’s teaching today. Although he’ll be mainly talking about the gift of leadership, what he has to say will make it clear to you that God has made a place for you to fit into His body. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000067081/LFL20210920.mp3614679cd7e685.mp3 Mon, 20 Sep 2021 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer What does the world think of Christians? They actually tell you all the time. Look at the way Christians – not “religious” people – are portrayed in the media. Loudmouthed, rude, and hypocritical – quite the opposite of what Jesus modeled. While there are some who fit that stereotype, most believers in Jesus are quietly doing their best to live out Jesus’ example. In Pastor Mark’s teaching today, he’ll be talking about what God’s looking for and expecting from the people who say that they’re His disciples. What does the world think of Christians? They actually tell you all the time. Look at the way Christians – not “religious” people – are portrayed in the media. Loudmouthed, rude, and hypocritical – quite the opposite of what Jesus modeled. While there are some who fit that stereotype, most believers in Jesus are quietly doing their best to live out Jesus’ example. In Pastor Mark’s teaching today, he’ll be talking about what God’s looking for and expecting from the people who say that they’re His disciples. What does the world think of Christians? They actually tell you all the time. Look at the way Christians – not “religious” people – are portrayed in the media. Loudmouthed, rude, and hypocritical – quite the opposite of what Jesus modeled. While there are some who fit that stereotype, most believers in Jesus are quietly doing their best to live out Jesus’ example. In Pastor Mark’s teaching today, he’ll be talking about what God’s looking for and expecting from the people who say that they’re His disciples. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000067015/LFL20210917.mp36142b834e698a.mp3 Fri, 17 Sep 2021 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer So much of modern life is busy. It’s filled with rushing from one place to another, from appointment to appointment. Not getting enough sleep. So you might ask, “How do I fit God into the busyness of my life?” Pastor Mark will be teaching about this today. He’ll show you how God is able to take those twenty-four hours that you have and, as you make time for Him, make it possible for you to do all the things you need to get done. Giving Him first priority is the best way to live your life, for you and those around you. So much of modern life is busy. It’s filled with rushing from one place to another, from appointment to appointment. Not getting enough sleep. So you might ask, “How do I fit God into the busyness of my life?” Pastor Mark will be teaching about this today. He’ll show you how God is able to take those twenty-four hours that you have and, as you make time for Him, make it possible for you to do all the things you need to get done. Giving Him first priority is the best way to live your life, for you and those around you. So much of modern life is busy. It’s filled with rushing from one place to another, from appointment to appointment. Not getting enough sleep. So you might ask, “How do I fit God into the busyness of my life?” Pastor Mark will be teaching about this today. He’ll show you how God is able to take those twenty-four hours that you have and, as you make time for Him, make it possible for you to do all the things you need to get done. Giving Him first priority is the best way to live your life, for you and those around you. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000067014/LFL20210916.mp36142b7d98d1ed.mp3 Thu, 16 Sep 2021 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer Back in the nineteen sixties, many kids who’d been raised in church began trying different things: drugs, Eastern religions, and so on. Their parents tolerated all of these things until they began talking about “getting saved” or “having a personal relationship with Jesus”. Oddly enough, as long as they were on an undefined “search for god” their parents were tolerant of it. But as Pastor Mark will be teaching today, talking specifically about being able to know Jesus is not okay with religious people. Back in the nineteen sixties, many kids who’d been raised in church began trying different things: drugs, Eastern religions, and so on. Their parents tolerated all of these things until they began talking about “getting saved” or “having a personal relationship with Jesus”. Oddly enough, as long as they were on an undefined “search for god” their parents were tolerant of it. But as Pastor Mark will be teaching today, talking specifically about being able to know Jesus is not okay with religious people. Back in the nineteen sixties, many kids who’d been raised in church began trying different things: drugs, Eastern religions, and so on. Their parents tolerated all of these things until they began talking about “getting saved” or “having a personal relationship with Jesus”. Oddly enough, as long as they were on an undefined “search for god” their parents were tolerant of it. But as Pastor Mark will be teaching today, talking specifically about being able to know Jesus is not okay with religious people. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000066988/LFL20210915.mp3614163eb77093.mp3 Wed, 15 Sep 2021 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer Most people think that they’re giving, generous people. Do you? How about when times are tough? Does charity giving shrink when your wallet shrinks? Ah, that’s the challenge, isn’t it? How do you keep trusting God enough to keep your giving level up, even as your income appears to be falling off? These circumstances always bring you back to the question of are you really trusting God – or your income? Pastor Mark will teach that this was the challenge the Jewish Christians in the book of Hebrews faced, too. Most people think that they’re giving, generous people. Do you? How about when times are tough? Does charity giving shrink when your wallet shrinks? Ah, that’s the challenge, isn’t it? How do you keep trusting God enough to keep your giving level up, even as your income appears to be falling off? These circumstances always bring you back to the question of are you really trusting God – or your income? Pastor Mark will teach that this was the challenge the Jewish Christians in the book of Hebrews faced, too. Most people think that they’re giving, generous people. Do you? How about when times are tough? Does charity giving shrink when your wallet shrinks? Ah, that’s the challenge, isn’t it? How do you keep trusting God enough to keep your giving level up, even as your income appears to be falling off? These circumstances always bring you back to the question of are you really trusting God – or your income? Pastor Mark will teach that this was the challenge the Jewish Christians in the book of Hebrews faced, too. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000066954/LFL20210914.mp3614014c1dfcc5.mp3 Tue, 14 Sep 2021 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer If you were to get a ‘Friend’ request on Facebook from someone who says they’re related to you, what would you do first? Check and see if that’s really true. You’d check with other relatives to see if someone you already know, knows them and can vouch for them. It’s the same way when it comes to teachings or behaviors in the church. If something doesn’t look quite right, you ask someone you trust. Pastor Mark’s teaching today will help you gain some tools for learning to discern good teaching from bad. If you were to get a ‘Friend’ request on Facebook from someone who says they’re related to you, what would you do first? Check and see if that’s really true. You’d check with other relatives to see if someone you already know, knows them and can vouch for them. It’s the same way when it comes to teachings or behaviors in the church. If something doesn’t look quite right, you ask someone you trust. Pastor Mark’s teaching today will help you gain some tools for learning to discern good teaching from bad. If you were to get a ‘Friend’ request on Facebook from someone who says they’re related to you, what would you do first? Check and see if that’s really true. You’d check with other relatives to see if someone you already know, knows them and can vouch for them. It’s the same way when it comes to teachings or behaviors in the church. If something doesn’t look quite right, you ask someone you trust. Pastor Mark’s teaching today will help you gain some tools for learning to discern good teaching from bad. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000066931/LFL20210913.mp3613eaf33e463e.mp3 Mon, 13 Sep 2021 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer How do you feel when you know that there’s about to be a big change in your life? Even if the change is good, there’s still some nervousness. Ask anyone who’s about to get married – there are nerves galore. And fear. Will it work out? Will I be a good spouse? And on it goes. A lot of anxieties can only be lessened by going through the experience that’s causing the concern. Pastor Mark will be teaching about the area where the Christ-follower never has to worry – their foundation, which is Jesus. How do you feel when you know that there’s about to be a big change in your life? Even if the change is good, there’s still some nervousness. Ask anyone who’s about to get married – there are nerves galore. And fear. Will it work out? Will I be a good spouse? And on it goes. A lot of anxieties can only be lessened by going through the experience that’s causing the concern. Pastor Mark will be teaching about the area where the Christ-follower never has to worry – their foundation, which is Jesus. How do you feel when you know that there’s about to be a big change in your life? Even if the change is good, there’s still some nervousness. Ask anyone who’s about to get married – there are nerves galore. And fear. Will it work out? Will I be a good spouse? And on it goes. A lot of anxieties can only be lessened by going through the experience that’s causing the concern. Pastor Mark will be teaching about the area where the Christ-follower never has to worry – their foundation, which is Jesus. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000066750/LFL20210910.mp36133e3c016069.mp3 Fri, 10 Sep 2021 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer Why does God want you to ask Him for stuff when He knows what you want before you ask? Probably only God knows. One thing that asking God for things does do is it helps you to focus on what’s really important for your life. You start to think about your priorities in relation to serving God and doing your best for Him. Pastor Mark’s teaching today will try to do the same thing. He wants you to think about what’s really important as a Christ-follower, and for you to ask God to help you become a better servant of God. Why does God want you to ask Him for stuff when He knows what you want before you ask? Probably only God knows. One thing that asking God for things does do is it helps you to focus on what’s really important for your life. You start to think about your priorities in relation to serving God and doing your best for Him. Pastor Mark’s teaching today will try to do the same thing. He wants you to think about what’s really important as a Christ-follower, and for you to ask God to help you become a better servant of God. Why does God want you to ask Him for stuff when He knows what you want before you ask? Probably only God knows. One thing that asking God for things does do is it helps you to focus on what’s really important for your life. You start to think about your priorities in relation to serving God and doing your best for Him. Pastor Mark’s teaching today will try to do the same thing. He wants you to think about what’s really important as a Christ-follower, and for you to ask God to help you become a better servant of God. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000066749/LFL20210909.mp36133e34ad8b9b.mp3 Thu, 09 Sep 2021 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer The book of Ecclesiastes tells the story of the richest man in the world pursuing the meaning of life. This journey, though, didn’t include the God of the Bible. He studied philosophy, wealth, and pleasure, among other things. He had virtually unlimited resources to do as much as he wanted to. And in the end, he was as dissatisfied as he was at the start of his quest. Pastor Mark will be teaching today that there’s only one place to find lasting contentment and fulfillment. It’s through an ever-deepening relationship with Jesus. The book of Ecclesiastes tells the story of the richest man in the world pursuing the meaning of life. This journey, though, didn’t include the God of the Bible. He studied philosophy, wealth, and pleasure, among other things. He had virtually unlimited resources to do as much as he wanted to. And in the end, he was as dissatisfied as he was at the start of his quest. Pastor Mark will be teaching today that there’s only one place to find lasting contentment and fulfillment. It’s through an ever-deepening relationship with Jesus. The book of Ecclesiastes tells the story of the richest man in the world pursuing the meaning of life. This journey, though, didn’t include the God of the Bible. He studied philosophy, wealth, and pleasure, among other things. He had virtually unlimited resources to do as much as he wanted to. And in the end, he was as dissatisfied as he was at the start of his quest. Pastor Mark will be teaching today that there’s only one place to find lasting contentment and fulfillment. It’s through an ever-deepening relationship with Jesus. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000066748/LFL20210908.mp36133e302604ca.mp3 Wed, 08 Sep 2021 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer American society’s all about pleasure. “Do what makes you feel good” seems to be some people’s mode of living. More stuff, more vacations – more, more, more. And yet, when you peel back the façade, you find misery. Dissatisfaction. Despair. Why is there such a huge spread between the image and reality? Pastor Mark will be telling you in his teaching today. You’ll find that the nature of mankind isn’t to pack as much pleasure and self-focus into life as possible; you’re built for something else. American society’s all about pleasure. “Do what makes you feel good” seems to be some people’s mode of living. More stuff, more vacations – more, more, more. And yet, when you peel back the façade, you find misery. Dissatisfaction. Despair. Why is there such a huge spread between the image and reality? Pastor Mark will be telling you in his teaching today. You’ll find that the nature of mankind isn’t to pack as much pleasure and self-focus into life as possible; you’re built for something else. American society’s all about pleasure. “Do what makes you feel good” seems to be some people’s mode of living. More stuff, more vacations – more, more, more. And yet, when you peel back the façade, you find misery. Dissatisfaction. Despair. Why is there such a huge spread between the image and reality? Pastor Mark will be telling you in his teaching today. You’ll find that the nature of mankind isn’t to pack as much pleasure and self-focus into life as possible; you’re built for something else. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000066747/LFL20210907.mp36133e2b9aead9.mp3 Tue, 07 Sep 2021 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer It’s difficult to talk to your own kids about sex. But like it or not, your kids are hearing about sex. Through advertising, through the shows and movies they watch, they’re being given a viewpoint about sex. And it’s not the one that God wants them to have. Pastor Mark’s teaching today about God’s ideal for sex and sexuality. He’ll be talking about the naturalness of sex and how Christ-followers should think about the sexual area of life. You’ll learn that the Bible has answers for every part of your life. It’s difficult to talk to your own kids about sex. But like it or not, your kids are hearing about sex. Through advertising, through the shows and movies they watch, they’re being given a viewpoint about sex. And it’s not the one that God wants them to have. Pastor Mark’s teaching today about God’s ideal for sex and sexuality. He’ll be talking about the naturalness of sex and how Christ-followers should think about the sexual area of life. You’ll learn that the Bible has answers for every part of your life. It’s difficult to talk to your own kids about sex. But like it or not, your kids are hearing about sex. Through advertising, through the shows and movies they watch, they’re being given a viewpoint about sex. And it’s not the one that God wants them to have. Pastor Mark’s teaching today about God’s ideal for sex and sexuality. He’ll be talking about the naturalness of sex and how Christ-followers should think about the sexual area of life. You’ll learn that the Bible has answers for every part of your life. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000066746/LFL20210906.mp36133e250102a2.mp3 Mon, 06 Sep 2021 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer You’re bombarded with ideas of sex and sexuality every day. The world, for some reason, seems to want your thoughts to be oriented toward sexual things all the time. It’s in the advertising – for everything! Schools are introducing kids to concepts of sexuality at younger ages. Pastor Mark will be teaching today about sex – God’s view. You might be surprised to find out that God approves of sex – just under the right circumstances. You’ll find out why God’s plans just work better than mankind’s ideas. You’re bombarded with ideas of sex and sexuality every day. The world, for some reason, seems to want your thoughts to be oriented toward sexual things all the time. It’s in the advertising – for everything! Schools are introducing kids to concepts of sexuality at younger ages. Pastor Mark will be teaching today about sex – God’s view. You might be surprised to find out that God approves of sex – just under the right circumstances. You’ll find out why God’s plans just work better than mankind’s ideas. You’re bombarded with ideas of sex and sexuality every day. The world, for some reason, seems to want your thoughts to be oriented toward sexual things all the time. It’s in the advertising – for everything! Schools are introducing kids to concepts of sexuality at younger ages. Pastor Mark will be teaching today about sex – God’s view. You might be surprised to find out that God approves of sex – just under the right circumstances. You’ll find out why God’s plans just work better than mankind’s ideas. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000066549/LFL20210903.mp3612add8c47f86.mp3 Fri, 03 Sep 2021 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer There’s a lot of interest in sex these days. It seems, though, that people are treating it as more of a recreational activity than being what God intended it to be, the glue that helps hold a marriage together. Pastor Mark will be teaching about sex from God’s viewpoint today. You’ll hear about mankind’s attempts to elevate sexual activity, while actually ending up dragging it through the mud. Today’s teaching will help you see how special God made sex to be and its role in helping couples remember that they’re a team. There’s a lot of interest in sex these days. It seems, though, that people are treating it as more of a recreational activity than being what God intended it to be, the glue that helps hold a marriage together. Pastor Mark will be teaching about sex from God’s viewpoint today. You’ll hear about mankind’s attempts to elevate sexual activity, while actually ending up dragging it through the mud. Today’s teaching will help you see how special God made sex to be and its role in helping couples remember that they’re a team. There’s a lot of interest in sex these days. It seems, though, that people are treating it as more of a recreational activity than being what God intended it to be, the glue that helps hold a marriage together. Pastor Mark will be teaching about sex from God’s viewpoint today. You’ll hear about mankind’s attempts to elevate sexual activity, while actually ending up dragging it through the mud. Today’s teaching will help you see how special God made sex to be and its role in helping couples remember that they’re a team. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000066548/LFL20210902.mp3612add30af20d.mp3 Thu, 02 Sep 2021 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer The religious people of Jesus’ time really gave Him a hard time because of the people Jesus chose to hang out with. Because Jesus spent time with what the Pharisees considered lowlifes, they tended to dismiss what Jesus had to say. Pastor Mark will be challenging you in his teaching today to think about who you spend your time with – and why. And as you hear him talk about the idea of Biblical hospitality, ask yourself if you’re hanging out with the people God wants you to – and for the right reasons. The religious people of Jesus’ time really gave Him a hard time because of the people Jesus chose to hang out with. Because Jesus spent time with what the Pharisees considered lowlifes, they tended to dismiss what Jesus had to say. Pastor Mark will be challenging you in his teaching today to think about who you spend your time with – and why. And as you hear him talk about the idea of Biblical hospitality, ask yourself if you’re hanging out with the people God wants you to – and for the right reasons. The religious people of Jesus’ time really gave Him a hard time because of the people Jesus chose to hang out with. Because Jesus spent time with what the Pharisees considered lowlifes, they tended to dismiss what Jesus had to say. Pastor Mark will be challenging you in his teaching today to think about who you spend your time with – and why. And as you hear him talk about the idea of Biblical hospitality, ask yourself if you’re hanging out with the people God wants you to – and for the right reasons. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000066547/LFL20210901.mp3612adccd6ae2d.mp3 Wed, 01 Sep 2021 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer The traditional American mindset has always been one of "I can do it on my own". This has served well for a long time, for the most part. And it usually has worked when several people are working toward the same end, even if they’re not officially banded together. But Pastor Mark’s teaching today will show you that this attitude isn’t Biblical and won’t work in the Church. You’ll learn today what God’s intent is for people, and how He planned for them to work – together, toward the common end of serving God. The traditional American mindset has always been one of "I can do it on my own". This has served well for a long time, for the most part. And it usually has worked when several people are working toward the same end, even if they’re not officially banded together. But Pastor Mark’s teaching today will show you that this attitude isn’t Biblical and won’t work in the Church. You’ll learn today what God’s intent is for people, and how He planned for them to work – together, toward the common end of serving God. The traditional American mindset has always been one of "I can do it on my own". This has served well for a long time, for the most part. And it usually has worked when several people are working toward the same end, even if they’re not officially banded together. But Pastor Mark’s teaching today will show you that this attitude isn’t Biblical and won’t work in the Church. You’ll learn today what God’s intent is for people, and how He planned for them to work – together, toward the common end of serving God. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000066546/LFL20210831.mp3612adc6d58aa0.mp3 Tue, 31 Aug 2021 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer If you’re one of those people who think that the idea of "rugged individualism" is an idea that can be brought into the church, you’ve got a problem. You see, the Bible shows time and again that people need each other. God said about Adam that it’s not good for him to be alone, so He created Eve. Pastor Mark will be teaching today about friendship from God’s perspective. You’ll find out what it means to be a brother or sister in Christ, and your responsibility – yes, responsibility – to your fellow brothers and sisters. If you’re one of those people who think that the idea of "rugged individualism" is an idea that can be brought into the church, you’ve got a problem. You see, the Bible shows time and again that people need each other. God said about Adam that it’s not good for him to be alone, so He created Eve. Pastor Mark will be teaching today about friendship from God’s perspective. You’ll find out what it means to be a brother or sister in Christ, and your responsibility – yes, responsibility – to your fellow brothers and sisters. If you’re one of those people who think that the idea of "rugged individualism" is an idea that can be brought into the church, you’ve got a problem. You see, the Bible shows time and again that people need each other. God said about Adam that it’s not good for him to be alone, so He created Eve. Pastor Mark will be teaching today about friendship from God’s perspective. You’ll find out what it means to be a brother or sister in Christ, and your responsibility – yes, responsibility – to your fellow brothers and sisters. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000066545/LFL20210830.mp3612adc03e530f.mp3 Mon, 30 Aug 2021 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer Everybody knows about the saying, “You can’t take it with you” in terms of when you die, all your stuff gets left behind. Many ancient societies buried their king’s stuff with them because they believed that you can take it with you. Archaeological digs have shown that the stuff always stays here. Pastor Mark’s teaching today will touch on this desire that people have to not only accumulate things but to hang on to them as long as possible. You’ll hear about the counter-culture attitude that Christ-followers should have. Everybody knows about the saying, “You can’t take it with you” in terms of when you die, all your stuff gets left behind. Many ancient societies buried their king’s stuff with them because they believed that you can take it with you. Archaeological digs have shown that the stuff always stays here. Pastor Mark’s teaching today will touch on this desire that people have to not only accumulate things but to hang on to them as long as possible. You’ll hear about the counter-culture attitude that Christ-followers should have. Everybody knows about the saying, “You can’t take it with you” in terms of when you die, all your stuff gets left behind. Many ancient societies buried their king’s stuff with them because they believed that you can take it with you. Archaeological digs have shown that the stuff always stays here. Pastor Mark’s teaching today will touch on this desire that people have to not only accumulate things but to hang on to them as long as possible. You’ll hear about the counter-culture attitude that Christ-followers should have. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000066296/LFL20210827.mp36123053de1d9e.mp3 Fri, 27 Aug 2021 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer People can be so amazingly mean to each other. You see in the news every day instances of family members harming, even killing, their own relatives. But it’s nothing new – remember Cain and Abel? The first two siblings – one was a murderer, the other the murder victim. The problem, as Pastor Mark will be teaching about today, is the heart. When people don’t give their lives over to Jesus and let the Holy Spirit change them, you have the same conflicts. Today, you’ll learn how to let God change you from the inside out. People can be so amazingly mean to each other. You see in the news every day instances of family members harming, even killing, their own relatives. But it’s nothing new – remember Cain and Abel? The first two siblings – one was a murderer, the other the murder victim. The problem, as Pastor Mark will be teaching about today, is the heart. When people don’t give their lives over to Jesus and let the Holy Spirit change them, you have the same conflicts. Today, you’ll learn how to let God change you from the inside out. People can be so amazingly mean to each other. You see in the news every day instances of family members harming, even killing, their own relatives. But it’s nothing new – remember Cain and Abel? The first two siblings – one was a murderer, the other the murder victim. The problem, as Pastor Mark will be teaching about today, is the heart. When people don’t give their lives over to Jesus and let the Holy Spirit change them, you have the same conflicts. Today, you’ll learn how to let God change you from the inside out. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000066294/LFL20210826.mp3612304e386212.mp3 Thu, 26 Aug 2021 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer You’d think that after all of the ways that God proved who He was to the people of Israel, that they’d have no problem obeying His commands. But as you read through the Old Testament it becomes painfully clear that they were up and down in their devotion to God. Pastor Mark will be teaching today that it’s different for Christ-followers because they have the Holy Spirit inside of them to give them the ability to obey God. They do, however, have to want to be obedient to God’s commands. You’d think that after all of the ways that God proved who He was to the people of Israel, that they’d have no problem obeying His commands. But as you read through the Old Testament it becomes painfully clear that they were up and down in their devotion to God. Pastor Mark will be teaching today that it’s different for Christ-followers because they have the Holy Spirit inside of them to give them the ability to obey God. They do, however, have to want to be obedient to God’s commands. You’d think that after all of the ways that God proved who He was to the people of Israel, that they’d have no problem obeying His commands. But as you read through the Old Testament it becomes painfully clear that they were up and down in their devotion to God. Pastor Mark will be teaching today that it’s different for Christ-followers because they have the Holy Spirit inside of them to give them the ability to obey God. They do, however, have to want to be obedient to God’s commands. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000066293/LFL20210825.mp3612304933ebce.mp3 Wed, 25 Aug 2021 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer Being hurt by someone presents challenges and choices. Too often, people choose to try to hurt back, which only makes things worse. “Two wrongs don’t make a right”, and all that. Besides that, it’s not the way God wants His people to behave. You’ll be hearing from Pastor Mark today about the dangers unforgiveness can bring, and how it can distort every area of your life. Thankfully, you’ll learn today how to turn your right to hurt someone else over to God and heal the hurt inside yourself. Being hurt by someone presents challenges and choices. Too often, people choose to try to hurt back, which only makes things worse. “Two wrongs don’t make a right”, and all that. Besides that, it’s not the way God wants His people to behave. You’ll be hearing from Pastor Mark today about the dangers unforgiveness can bring, and how it can distort every area of your life. Thankfully, you’ll learn today how to turn your right to hurt someone else over to God and heal the hurt inside yourself. Being hurt by someone presents challenges and choices. Too often, people choose to try to hurt back, which only makes things worse. “Two wrongs don’t make a right”, and all that. Besides that, it’s not the way God wants His people to behave. You’ll be hearing from Pastor Mark today about the dangers unforgiveness can bring, and how it can distort every area of your life. Thankfully, you’ll learn today how to turn your right to hurt someone else over to God and heal the hurt inside yourself. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000066292/LFL20210824.mp36123042d122fc.mp3 Tue, 24 Aug 2021 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer Isn’t it frustrating to see a politician that you thought was a good person – maybe you even voted for – be found to have taken bribes or cheated on their spouse? Of course it is. There’s a level of expectation – a standard – that it’s assumed that people in that position will uphold. And you know it’s true in the church, too. People who have a clear standard – the Bible – who fall short. Well, Pastor Mark’s teaching today will touch on many aspects of the Christian walk, and the need for integrity in your life. Isn’t it frustrating to see a politician that you thought was a good person – maybe you even voted for – be found to have taken bribes or cheated on their spouse? Of course it is. There’s a level of expectation – a standard – that it’s assumed that people in that position will uphold. And you know it’s true in the church, too. People who have a clear standard – the Bible – who fall short. Well, Pastor Mark’s teaching today will touch on many aspects of the Christian walk, and the need for integrity in your life. Isn’t it frustrating to see a politician that you thought was a good person – maybe you even voted for – be found to have taken bribes or cheated on their spouse? Of course it is. There’s a level of expectation – a standard – that it’s assumed that people in that position will uphold. And you know it’s true in the church, too. People who have a clear standard – the Bible – who fall short. Well, Pastor Mark’s teaching today will touch on many aspects of the Christian walk, and the need for integrity in your life. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000066291/LFL20210823.mp3612303e59ca15.mp3 Mon, 23 Aug 2021 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer It’s really difficult to interact with someone who thinks that they’re better than you. It can make you mad and act in ways that you usually end up regretting. It’s even worse when the other person claims to be a Christ-follower. The apostle Paul addressed this issue in 1 Corinthians, as did Jesus in the Gospels. It’s a human tendency, as Pastor Mark will teach today, but one that God hates. You’ll hear how to keep from being proud, and how to deal with people that try to make you feel small. It’s really difficult to interact with someone who thinks that they’re better than you. It can make you mad and act in ways that you usually end up regretting. It’s even worse when the other person claims to be a Christ-follower. The apostle Paul addressed this issue in 1 Corinthians, as did Jesus in the Gospels. It’s a human tendency, as Pastor Mark will teach today, but one that God hates. You’ll hear how to keep from being proud, and how to deal with people that try to make you feel small. It’s really difficult to interact with someone who thinks that they’re better than you. It can make you mad and act in ways that you usually end up regretting. It’s even worse when the other person claims to be a Christ-follower. The apostle Paul addressed this issue in 1 Corinthians, as did Jesus in the Gospels. It’s a human tendency, as Pastor Mark will teach today, but one that God hates. You’ll hear how to keep from being proud, and how to deal with people that try to make you feel small. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000066112/LFL20210820.mp361199f57eb51a.mp3 Fri, 20 Aug 2021 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer Reading about or hearing the accounts of the apostles in the book of Acts almost seems like fairy tales. The miracles that happened and the trials and persecutions they endured make you shake your head in wonder. And when you hit some rough patches in your life you might wish you could tap into some of that ‘Godly miracle’ stuff. Pastor Mark’s teaching today will show you how you can access God’s power in your life. God’s made His agency available to you – you just have to be willing to…obey. Reading about or hearing the accounts of the apostles in the book of Acts almost seems like fairy tales. The miracles that happened and the trials and persecutions they endured make you shake your head in wonder. And when you hit some rough patches in your life you might wish you could tap into some of that ‘Godly miracle’ stuff. Pastor Mark’s teaching today will show you how you can access God’s power in your life. God’s made His agency available to you – you just have to be willing to…obey. Reading about or hearing the accounts of the apostles in the book of Acts almost seems like fairy tales. The miracles that happened and the trials and persecutions they endured make you shake your head in wonder. And when you hit some rough patches in your life you might wish you could tap into some of that ‘Godly miracle’ stuff. Pastor Mark’s teaching today will show you how you can access God’s power in your life. God’s made His agency available to you – you just have to be willing to…obey. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000066111/LFL20210819.mp361199e768eaad.mp3 Thu, 19 Aug 2021 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer Do you ever get tired of people? Of course you do. The way they treat you or those around you, or the way people are treated in general – it gets hard to watch. It might even get you thinking that you’d be better off alone. Pastor Mark will be teaching today that while that attitude might be understandable, it’s not the way the Christ-follower is allowed to live. He’ll be reminding you that every believer is to live like Jesus did. Jesus reached out to people – even those who were hard to love – and loved them anyway. Do you ever get tired of people? Of course you do. The way they treat you or those around you, or the way people are treated in general – it gets hard to watch. It might even get you thinking that you’d be better off alone. Pastor Mark will be teaching today that while that attitude might be understandable, it’s not the way the Christ-follower is allowed to live. He’ll be reminding you that every believer is to live like Jesus did. Jesus reached out to people – even those who were hard to love – and loved them anyway. Do you ever get tired of people? Of course you do. The way they treat you or those around you, or the way people are treated in general – it gets hard to watch. It might even get you thinking that you’d be better off alone. Pastor Mark will be teaching today that while that attitude might be understandable, it’s not the way the Christ-follower is allowed to live. He’ll be reminding you that every believer is to live like Jesus did. Jesus reached out to people – even those who were hard to love – and loved them anyway. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000066110/LFL20210818.mp361199deeb6e31.mp3 Wed, 18 Aug 2021 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer The Christian life is really easy – unless you’re actually trying to become a better follower of Jesus. There are pitfalls and temptations, things (and people) that want to derail you in your walk with Christ. The believers in the book of Hebrews were facing things in their lives that made them question their choices. You’ll hear Pastor Mark teach about these today, as well as the solutions that God through the writer of Hebrews gave them. You’ll find that they’re useful for you in your journey, too. The Christian life is really easy – unless you’re actually trying to become a better follower of Jesus. There are pitfalls and temptations, things (and people) that want to derail you in your walk with Christ. The believers in the book of Hebrews were facing things in their lives that made them question their choices. You’ll hear Pastor Mark teach about these today, as well as the solutions that God through the writer of Hebrews gave them. You’ll find that they’re useful for you in your journey, too. The Christian life is really easy – unless you’re actually trying to become a better follower of Jesus. There are pitfalls and temptations, things (and people) that want to derail you in your walk with Christ. The believers in the book of Hebrews were facing things in their lives that made them question their choices. You’ll hear Pastor Mark teach about these today, as well as the solutions that God through the writer of Hebrews gave them. You’ll find that they’re useful for you in your journey, too. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000066109/LFL20210817.mp361199d85ad46d.mp3 Tue, 17 Aug 2021 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer Modern society tells you that ‘we’ – modern society, that is – has moved beyond the ‘barbaric’ practice of corporal punishment. The truth of the matter, though, is that that ‘punishment’ now takes place in jails and prisons. One of the hardest things to do is to discipline your child, but you know what awaits them if you don’t do it. Pastor Mark will be teaching how God’s discipline works the same way in your life. God wants you to learn how to do life right – His way – because He loves you and wants the best for you. Modern society tells you that ‘we’ – modern society, that is – has moved beyond the ‘barbaric’ practice of corporal punishment. The truth of the matter, though, is that that ‘punishment’ now takes place in jails and prisons. One of the hardest things to do is to discipline your child, but you know what awaits them if you don’t do it. Pastor Mark will be teaching how God’s discipline works the same way in your life. God wants you to learn how to do life right – His way – because He loves you and wants the best for you. Modern society tells you that ‘we’ – modern society, that is – has moved beyond the ‘barbaric’ practice of corporal punishment. The truth of the matter, though, is that that ‘punishment’ now takes place in jails and prisons. One of the hardest things to do is to discipline your child, but you know what awaits them if you don’t do it. Pastor Mark will be teaching how God’s discipline works the same way in your life. God wants you to learn how to do life right – His way – because He loves you and wants the best for you. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000066108/LFL20210816.mp361199d180a59d.mp3 Mon, 16 Aug 2021 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer As a parent, figuring out where to set boundaries and create appropriate and effective consequences for violations of those boundaries may be the hardest part of being a parent. Especially if you have more than one child, there will be differences in both boundaries and consequences. But the good thing about having God as your heavenly Father, as Pastor Mark will teach today, is that He knows what’s best for you. The challenge for you will be to trust Him to show you the boundaries, and to accept His discipline. As a parent, figuring out where to set boundaries and create appropriate and effective consequences for violations of those boundaries may be the hardest part of being a parent. Especially if you have more than one child, there will be differences in both boundaries and consequences. But the good thing about having God as your heavenly Father, as Pastor Mark will teach today, is that He knows what’s best for you. The challenge for you will be to trust Him to show you the boundaries, and to accept His discipline. As a parent, figuring out where to set boundaries and create appropriate and effective consequences for violations of those boundaries may be the hardest part of being a parent. Especially if you have more than one child, there will be differences in both boundaries and consequences. But the good thing about having God as your heavenly Father, as Pastor Mark will teach today, is that He knows what’s best for you. The challenge for you will be to trust Him to show you the boundaries, and to accept His discipline. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000065910/LFL20210813.mp3610f22b5b49ca.mp3 Fri, 13 Aug 2021 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer When you’re a Christ-follower, you’re fighting a battle on three fronts. It’s you against your own sinful nature, the world system, and the forces of the devil. Wow – no wonder living a godly life so often seems like a grind! God didn’t candy-coat what you’re up against, though; He let you know how it was going to be from the beginning. And as Pastor Mark will be reminding you in his teaching today, God’s already defeated all three of those enemies for you. You just have to live your life in that victory. When you’re a Christ-follower, you’re fighting a battle on three fronts. It’s you against your own sinful nature, the world system, and the forces of the devil. Wow – no wonder living a godly life so often seems like a grind! God didn’t candy-coat what you’re up against, though; He let you know how it was going to be from the beginning. And as Pastor Mark will be reminding you in his teaching today, God’s already defeated all three of those enemies for you. You just have to live your life in that victory. When you’re a Christ-follower, you’re fighting a battle on three fronts. It’s you against your own sinful nature, the world system, and the forces of the devil. Wow – no wonder living a godly life so often seems like a grind! God didn’t candy-coat what you’re up against, though; He let you know how it was going to be from the beginning. And as Pastor Mark will be reminding you in his teaching today, God’s already defeated all three of those enemies for you. You just have to live your life in that victory. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000065909/LFL20210812.mp3610f225da2881.mp3 Thu, 12 Aug 2021 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer You know what it’s like to be caught up in sin, right? You know, that one thing that you just can’t seem to let go of? It’s terribly frustrating. You feel like a failure, like a second-class Christian. And the voice of your enemy tells you that you’re never going to overcome that sin; if you were better at obeying God, you’d have beaten it, and on it goes. Well, Pastor Mark – in his teaching today – will remind you that the life of a Christ-follower is a marathon and that success is in letting God help you to overcome. You know what it’s like to be caught up in sin, right? You know, that one thing that you just can’t seem to let go of? It’s terribly frustrating. You feel like a failure, like a second-class Christian. And the voice of your enemy tells you that you’re never going to overcome that sin; if you were better at obeying God, you’d have beaten it, and on it goes. Well, Pastor Mark – in his teaching today – will remind you that the life of a Christ-follower is a marathon and that success is in letting God help you to overcome. You know what it’s like to be caught up in sin, right? You know, that one thing that you just can’t seem to let go of? It’s terribly frustrating. You feel like a failure, like a second-class Christian. And the voice of your enemy tells you that you’re never going to overcome that sin; if you were better at obeying God, you’d have beaten it, and on it goes. Well, Pastor Mark – in his teaching today – will remind you that the life of a Christ-follower is a marathon and that success is in letting God help you to overcome. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000065908/LFL20210811.mp3610f2213d9e68.mp3 Wed, 11 Aug 2021 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer Military leaders know that the best way to protect their people is to get your adversary to fear you. If your enemy thinks that there’s no way they can win, they’re more likely to stay home and not attack. The devil’s been playing this game for thousands of years. He’s gotten people to fear change, to fear becoming a Christ-follower. As Pastor Mark will be teaching today, he even gets Christ-followers to fear changes God wants to make in their lives. You’ll find out how to overcome those fears and serve God with your whole being. Military leaders know that the best way to protect their people is to get your adversary to fear you. If your enemy thinks that there’s no way they can win, they’re more likely to stay home and not attack. The devil’s been playing this game for thousands of years. He’s gotten people to fear change, to fear becoming a Christ-follower. As Pastor Mark will be teaching today, he even gets Christ-followers to fear changes God wants to make in their lives. You’ll find out how to overcome those fears and serve God with your whole being. Military leaders know that the best way to protect their people is to get your adversary to fear you. If your enemy thinks that there’s no way they can win, they’re more likely to stay home and not attack. The devil’s been playing this game for thousands of years. He’s gotten people to fear change, to fear becoming a Christ-follower. As Pastor Mark will be teaching today, he even gets Christ-followers to fear changes God wants to make in their lives. You’ll find out how to overcome those fears and serve God with your whole being. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000065907/LFL20210810.mp3610f21d2ab6e1.mp3 Tue, 10 Aug 2021 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer Did you ever try to run in work boots? Not very fun. And ladies, how about running in high heels? It’s very hard to do. You become very aware of your feet and how they’re being hindered from doing what you’re trying to do. Well, in Pastor Mark’s teaching today you’ll find out that there are things in your life that weigh you down and keep you from advancing in your walk with Jesus. You’ll hear about what some of those are and, more importantly, how you can put them aside so that you can run like God wants you to. Did you ever try to run in work boots? Not very fun. And ladies, how about running in high heels? It’s very hard to do. You become very aware of your feet and how they’re being hindered from doing what you’re trying to do. Well, in Pastor Mark’s teaching today you’ll find out that there are things in your life that weigh you down and keep you from advancing in your walk with Jesus. You’ll hear about what some of those are and, more importantly, how you can put them aside so that you can run like God wants you to. Did you ever try to run in work boots? Not very fun. And ladies, how about running in high heels? It’s very hard to do. You become very aware of your feet and how they’re being hindered from doing what you’re trying to do. Well, in Pastor Mark’s teaching today you’ll find out that there are things in your life that weigh you down and keep you from advancing in your walk with Jesus. You’ll hear about what some of those are and, more importantly, how you can put them aside so that you can run like God wants you to. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000065906/LFL20210809.mp3610f218fcf21a.mp3 Mon, 09 Aug 2021 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer When you’re young, you think that everything that happens to you for the first time is the first time these things have ever happened in history. As you get older, you realize that many other people have experienced the things you’ve gone through, too. Pastor Mark’s teaching today will show you that it’s the same in your spiritual life, too. As hard as it might get sometimes to follow God, and how much you might be tempted to turn away, others before you have faced the same temptations and God got them through. When you’re young, you think that everything that happens to you for the first time is the first time these things have ever happened in history. As you get older, you realize that many other people have experienced the things you’ve gone through, too. Pastor Mark’s teaching today will show you that it’s the same in your spiritual life, too. As hard as it might get sometimes to follow God, and how much you might be tempted to turn away, others before you have faced the same temptations and God got them through. When you’re young, you think that everything that happens to you for the first time is the first time these things have ever happened in history. As you get older, you realize that many other people have experienced the things you’ve gone through, too. Pastor Mark’s teaching today will show you that it’s the same in your spiritual life, too. As hard as it might get sometimes to follow God, and how much you might be tempted to turn away, others before you have faced the same temptations and God got them through. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000065800/LFL20210806.mp36108403e2755c.mp3 Fri, 06 Aug 2021 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer The main theme of the book of Hebrews is, “better than”. The people that Hebrews was written to were going through some extremely difficult times and were thinking about bailing on the faith. The writer of Hebrews is trying to show them what a big mistake that would be and what they’d be missing out on. Pastor Mark’s teaching today is going to talk about people in Jewish history. All of these people went through hard times. Some recovered while on earth; others died. You’ll find out how they were rewarded. The main theme of the book of Hebrews is, “better than”. The people that Hebrews was written to were going through some extremely difficult times and were thinking about bailing on the faith. The writer of Hebrews is trying to show them what a big mistake that would be and what they’d be missing out on. Pastor Mark’s teaching today is going to talk about people in Jewish history. All of these people went through hard times. Some recovered while on earth; others died. You’ll find out how they were rewarded. The main theme of the book of Hebrews is, “better than”. The people that Hebrews was written to were going through some extremely difficult times and were thinking about bailing on the faith. The writer of Hebrews is trying to show them what a big mistake that would be and what they’d be missing out on. Pastor Mark’s teaching today is going to talk about people in Jewish history. All of these people went through hard times. Some recovered while on earth; others died. You’ll find out how they were rewarded. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000065799/LFL20210805.mp361083fec0847c.mp3 Thu, 05 Aug 2021 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer It’s fair to say that almost everyone’s lives are made up of a series of ups and downs. Good times and bad. It doesn’t matter if you’re a Christ-follower, Buddhist, or atheist – great things happen, and awful things happen to you. There are those in the church who say that if you’re really full of faith that nothing bad will happen in your life, and you’ll be healthy and wealthy. Pastor Mark will teach today that even the most devout, full-of-faith believers in God had hard times, and God got them through – one way or another. It’s fair to say that almost everyone’s lives are made up of a series of ups and downs. Good times and bad. It doesn’t matter if you’re a Christ-follower, Buddhist, or atheist – great things happen, and awful things happen to you. There are those in the church who say that if you’re really full of faith that nothing bad will happen in your life, and you’ll be healthy and wealthy. Pastor Mark will teach today that even the most devout, full-of-faith believers in God had hard times, and God got them through – one way or another. It’s fair to say that almost everyone’s lives are made up of a series of ups and downs. Good times and bad. It doesn’t matter if you’re a Christ-follower, Buddhist, or atheist – great things happen, and awful things happen to you. There are those in the church who say that if you’re really full of faith that nothing bad will happen in your life, and you’ll be healthy and wealthy. Pastor Mark will teach today that even the most devout, full-of-faith believers in God had hard times, and God got them through – one way or another. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000065798/LFL20210804.mp361083f832a7e4.mp3 Wed, 04 Aug 2021 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer God is always pushing those who follow Him to follow Him more deeply. You know that the desired mode for people is ‘coast’ mode. Where your life’s just flowing along with no bumps or bruises. The Israelites were no different from you – they’d have preferred a cushy life with no troubles. But as Pastor Mark will be teaching today, that cushy life wouldn’t get them into the land that God had promised them. So, they had to get out of their comfort zone and trust God, just like you have to do to get to where God wants you to be. God is always pushing those who follow Him to follow Him more deeply. You know that the desired mode for people is ‘coast’ mode. Where your life’s just flowing along with no bumps or bruises. The Israelites were no different from you – they’d have preferred a cushy life with no troubles. But as Pastor Mark will be teaching today, that cushy life wouldn’t get them into the land that God had promised them. So, they had to get out of their comfort zone and trust God, just like you have to do to get to where God wants you to be. God is always pushing those who follow Him to follow Him more deeply. You know that the desired mode for people is ‘coast’ mode. Where your life’s just flowing along with no bumps or bruises. The Israelites were no different from you – they’d have preferred a cushy life with no troubles. But as Pastor Mark will be teaching today, that cushy life wouldn’t get them into the land that God had promised them. So, they had to get out of their comfort zone and trust God, just like you have to do to get to where God wants you to be. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000065797/LFL20210803.mp361083f1e84917.mp3 Tue, 03 Aug 2021 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer Out-of-wedlock births have always had some sort of negative stigma. Somehow, the child that’s born in this situation is treated as if they’ve done something wrong. Trying to improve their lot in life is a struggle, and they always seem to have a ‘second-class’ status no matter what they do. But as Pastor Mark will teach today, God values each person equally. He has a plan for every life, and sometimes He has big plans. Jephthah’s life started out poor, but trusting God turned his life around. Out-of-wedlock births have always had some sort of negative stigma. Somehow, the child that’s born in this situation is treated as if they’ve done something wrong. Trying to improve their lot in life is a struggle, and they always seem to have a ‘second-class’ status no matter what they do. But as Pastor Mark will teach today, God values each person equally. He has a plan for every life, and sometimes He has big plans. Jephthah’s life started out poor, but trusting God turned his life around. Out-of-wedlock births have always had some sort of negative stigma. Somehow, the child that’s born in this situation is treated as if they’ve done something wrong. Trying to improve their lot in life is a struggle, and they always seem to have a ‘second-class’ status no matter what they do. But as Pastor Mark will teach today, God values each person equally. He has a plan for every life, and sometimes He has big plans. Jephthah’s life started out poor, but trusting God turned his life around. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000065763/LFL20210802.mp361075d346e3d7.mp3 Mon, 02 Aug 2021 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer It’s safe to say that if you’re an adult that the job you have isn’t the one you wanted to have at age five. Kids dream big, but sometimes you don’t have the innate ability to do what it is you wanted to do. One of the hardest things to watch is someone in a position that they’re just not suited for. They make a mess of things and, while they might complete tasks, they really struggle to do so. Pastor Mark will be teaching about God’s kingdom and how it works the same way; stick to God’s calling and you’ll be alright. It’s safe to say that if you’re an adult that the job you have isn’t the one you wanted to have at age five. Kids dream big, but sometimes you don’t have the innate ability to do what it is you wanted to do. One of the hardest things to watch is someone in a position that they’re just not suited for. They make a mess of things and, while they might complete tasks, they really struggle to do so. Pastor Mark will be teaching about God’s kingdom and how it works the same way; stick to God’s calling and you’ll be alright. It’s safe to say that if you’re an adult that the job you have isn’t the one you wanted to have at age five. Kids dream big, but sometimes you don’t have the innate ability to do what it is you wanted to do. One of the hardest things to watch is someone in a position that they’re just not suited for. They make a mess of things and, while they might complete tasks, they really struggle to do so. Pastor Mark will be teaching about God’s kingdom and how it works the same way; stick to God’s calling and you’ll be alright. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000065588/LFL20210730.mp360fc87f4a7f90.mp3 Fri, 30 Jul 2021 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer One of the challenges in reading the Bible is that you see how God used these "ordinary" people and how they seemingly became superheroes of the faith. Then you compare…you…to them, and you’re feeling pretty puny. You think there’s no way you’re ever gonna be like those people. Well, today Pastor Mark’s going to try to demystify the people in Hebrews eleven, the faith Hall of Fame. You’re going to find out that the difference between them and you was that after they heard God’s command, they acted on it. One of the challenges in reading the Bible is that you see how God used these "ordinary" people and how they seemingly became superheroes of the faith. Then you compare…you…to them, and you’re feeling pretty puny. You think there’s no way you’re ever gonna be like those people. Well, today Pastor Mark’s going to try to demystify the people in Hebrews eleven, the faith Hall of Fame. You’re going to find out that the difference between them and you was that after they heard God’s command, they acted on it. One of the challenges in reading the Bible is that you see how God used these "ordinary" people and how they seemingly became superheroes of the faith. Then you compare…you…to them, and you’re feeling pretty puny. You think there’s no way you’re ever gonna be like those people. Well, today Pastor Mark’s going to try to demystify the people in Hebrews eleven, the faith Hall of Fame. You’re going to find out that the difference between them and you was that after they heard God’s command, they acted on it. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000065587/LFL20210729.mp360fc8779e77be.mp3 Thu, 29 Jul 2021 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer Rahab’s story is an amazing one. A pagan prostitute who went on to follow the God of Israel, winding up in the lineage of Jesus Himself! How’d that happen? She and the other citizens of Jericho heard what God had done for Israel. And Pastor Mark will teach you today that while the other people in Jericho reacted with fear, she had faith born inside her. And when she met the spies, the way those men treated her confirmed that these people were indeed different and that their God was the one worth following. Rahab’s story is an amazing one. A pagan prostitute who went on to follow the God of Israel, winding up in the lineage of Jesus Himself! How’d that happen? She and the other citizens of Jericho heard what God had done for Israel. And Pastor Mark will teach you today that while the other people in Jericho reacted with fear, she had faith born inside her. And when she met the spies, the way those men treated her confirmed that these people were indeed different and that their God was the one worth following. Rahab’s story is an amazing one. A pagan prostitute who went on to follow the God of Israel, winding up in the lineage of Jesus Himself! How’d that happen? She and the other citizens of Jericho heard what God had done for Israel. And Pastor Mark will teach you today that while the other people in Jericho reacted with fear, she had faith born inside her. And when she met the spies, the way those men treated her confirmed that these people were indeed different and that their God was the one worth following. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000065586/LFL20210728.mp360fc86fb39ae4.mp3 Wed, 28 Jul 2021 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer If you want to learn how to do something new, you can probably find video instructions on YouTube. That’s an amazing resource when you want to figure out how to do something or find out how something works. However, there’s no substitute for actually learning to do it yourself. And in the Christian walk, as Pastor Mark will teach today, you can’t grow in the faith by watching somebody else grow in their faith. You have got to dig in and do the hard work, and today’s teaching will help you to do that. If you want to learn how to do something new, you can probably find video instructions on YouTube. That’s an amazing resource when you want to figure out how to do something or find out how something works. However, there’s no substitute for actually learning to do it yourself. And in the Christian walk, as Pastor Mark will teach today, you can’t grow in the faith by watching somebody else grow in their faith. You have got to dig in and do the hard work, and today’s teaching will help you to do that. If you want to learn how to do something new, you can probably find video instructions on YouTube. That’s an amazing resource when you want to figure out how to do something or find out how something works. However, there’s no substitute for actually learning to do it yourself. And in the Christian walk, as Pastor Mark will teach today, you can’t grow in the faith by watching somebody else grow in their faith. You have got to dig in and do the hard work, and today’s teaching will help you to do that. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000065585/LFL20210727.mp360fc86a26d72d.mp3 Tue, 27 Jul 2021 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer Doubt is seductive. It calls you to remember failures of the past, the impossibility of ‘new’ things being achieved in your life, and the seeming distance of God. Why trust God? He’s gonna let you down, just like the letdowns by people in your life in the past. But God challenges you to just…trust…Him, as Pastor Mark will show in his teaching today with Joshua. Just…trust…God. Believe that He’s who He says He is. Believe that He keeps His word. Believe that you matter to Him and that He wants to help you. Doubt is seductive. It calls you to remember failures of the past, the impossibility of ‘new’ things being achieved in your life, and the seeming distance of God. Why trust God? He’s gonna let you down, just like the letdowns by people in your life in the past. But God challenges you to just…trust…Him, as Pastor Mark will show in his teaching today with Joshua. Just…trust…God. Believe that He’s who He says He is. Believe that He keeps His word. Believe that you matter to Him and that He wants to help you. Doubt is seductive. It calls you to remember failures of the past, the impossibility of ‘new’ things being achieved in your life, and the seeming distance of God. Why trust God? He’s gonna let you down, just like the letdowns by people in your life in the past. But God challenges you to just…trust…Him, as Pastor Mark will show in his teaching today with Joshua. Just…trust…God. Believe that He’s who He says He is. Believe that He keeps His word. Believe that you matter to Him and that He wants to help you. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000065584/LFL20210726.mp360fc86500848b.mp3 Mon, 26 Jul 2021 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer Joseph’s story is an amazing one. He was the favorite son of his father and hated by his brothers. He was sold into slavery and mistreated there. By God’s grace, he rose to the number two spot in Egypt and was able to save his family. Pastor Mark will teach today why Joseph when he had a chance for revenge, didn’t take the opportunity. Not many would pass up a chance to get back at those who wronged them. You’ll discover that Joseph didn’t do that because He believed that God was who He said He was. Joseph’s story is an amazing one. He was the favorite son of his father and hated by his brothers. He was sold into slavery and mistreated there. By God’s grace, he rose to the number two spot in Egypt and was able to save his family. Pastor Mark will teach today why Joseph when he had a chance for revenge, didn’t take the opportunity. Not many would pass up a chance to get back at those who wronged them. You’ll discover that Joseph didn’t do that because He believed that God was who He said He was. Joseph’s story is an amazing one. He was the favorite son of his father and hated by his brothers. He was sold into slavery and mistreated there. By God’s grace, he rose to the number two spot in Egypt and was able to save his family. Pastor Mark will teach today why Joseph when he had a chance for revenge, didn’t take the opportunity. Not many would pass up a chance to get back at those who wronged them. You’ll discover that Joseph didn’t do that because He believed that God was who He said He was. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000065505/LFL20210723.mp360f4eabf57e50.mp3 Fri, 23 Jul 2021 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer Let’s face it – the world is full of phonies. It’s harder – much harder – to find someone who isn’t wearing a mask for others than the opposite. Everybody complains about the ‘fakeness’ of the modern world, but nobody seems to want to change the way things are. And Christ-followers seem to be no better. So, how do you make the changes in your life you know should happen? Listen to Pastor Mark as he teaches about the character of God and the responsibility you have to live that way and pass it on to your children. Let’s face it – the world is full of phonies. It’s harder – much harder – to find someone who isn’t wearing a mask for others than the opposite. Everybody complains about the ‘fakeness’ of the modern world, but nobody seems to want to change the way things are. And Christ-followers seem to be no better. So, how do you make the changes in your life you know should happen? Listen to Pastor Mark as he teaches about the character of God and the responsibility you have to live that way and pass it on to your children. Let’s face it – the world is full of phonies. It’s harder – much harder – to find someone who isn’t wearing a mask for others than the opposite. Everybody complains about the ‘fakeness’ of the modern world, but nobody seems to want to change the way things are. And Christ-followers seem to be no better. So, how do you make the changes in your life you know should happen? Listen to Pastor Mark as he teaches about the character of God and the responsibility you have to live that way and pass it on to your children. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000065504/LFL20210722.mp360f4ea59c4e16.mp3 Thu, 22 Jul 2021 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer What does it mean to have ‘abiding’ faith? It could be what the people mentioned in Hebrews eleven had. It had to be tough at times, knowing God’s promises and at some point realizing that you weren’t going to see those promises fulfilled in your lifetime. Pastor Mark will be teaching today about the quality of faith people like Abraham and Joseph had. You’ll find out about the resolute nature of their belief and how God, by testing them, made their faith even stronger. And He can do the same for you. What does it mean to have ‘abiding’ faith? It could be what the people mentioned in Hebrews eleven had. It had to be tough at times, knowing God’s promises and at some point realizing that you weren’t going to see those promises fulfilled in your lifetime. Pastor Mark will be teaching today about the quality of faith people like Abraham and Joseph had. You’ll find out about the resolute nature of their belief and how God, by testing them, made their faith even stronger. And He can do the same for you. What does it mean to have ‘abiding’ faith? It could be what the people mentioned in Hebrews eleven had. It had to be tough at times, knowing God’s promises and at some point realizing that you weren’t going to see those promises fulfilled in your lifetime. Pastor Mark will be teaching today about the quality of faith people like Abraham and Joseph had. You’ll find out about the resolute nature of their belief and how God, by testing them, made their faith even stronger. And He can do the same for you. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000065503/LFL20210721.mp360f4e9e5008a3.mp3 Wed, 21 Jul 2021 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer When you were very young, you didn’t have a lot of freedom to make the big choices in your life – your parents made those. They decided what you were going to wear and where you were going to go. And especially what you were going to eat. You learned to trust that they had your best interests at heart, even if they sometimes didn’t get it quite right. And God’s leading your life, as you’ll find out in Pastor Mark’s teaching today, is much the same, except that He never makes mistakes in His care of you. When you were very young, you didn’t have a lot of freedom to make the big choices in your life – your parents made those. They decided what you were going to wear and where you were going to go. And especially what you were going to eat. You learned to trust that they had your best interests at heart, even if they sometimes didn’t get it quite right. And God’s leading your life, as you’ll find out in Pastor Mark’s teaching today, is much the same, except that He never makes mistakes in His care of you. When you were very young, you didn’t have a lot of freedom to make the big choices in your life – your parents made those. They decided what you were going to wear and where you were going to go. And especially what you were going to eat. You learned to trust that they had your best interests at heart, even if they sometimes didn’t get it quite right. And God’s leading your life, as you’ll find out in Pastor Mark’s teaching today, is much the same, except that He never makes mistakes in His care of you. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000065502/LFL20210720.mp360f4e94ad6f73.mp3 Tue, 20 Jul 2021 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer Were you a yucky sinner before you came to Christ? You know – lying, cheating, maybe drug or alcohol abuse – people that some in the church look down on. And then you got saved – glorious day! You found out that God could take all of the yuck away and replace it with Himself. But like Pastor Mark will be teaching today, sometimes you slip up. You’ll learn that your sin doesn’t ever cancel out – can’t cancel out God’s grace and mercy. You’ll find out that there’s a way back to God for anybody that wants it. Were you a yucky sinner before you came to Christ? You know – lying, cheating, maybe drug or alcohol abuse – people that some in the church look down on. And then you got saved – glorious day! You found out that God could take all of the yuck away and replace it with Himself. But like Pastor Mark will be teaching today, sometimes you slip up. You’ll learn that your sin doesn’t ever cancel out – can’t cancel out God’s grace and mercy. You’ll find out that there’s a way back to God for anybody that wants it. Were you a yucky sinner before you came to Christ? You know – lying, cheating, maybe drug or alcohol abuse – people that some in the church look down on. And then you got saved – glorious day! You found out that God could take all of the yuck away and replace it with Himself. But like Pastor Mark will be teaching today, sometimes you slip up. You’ll learn that your sin doesn’t ever cancel out – can’t cancel out God’s grace and mercy. You’ll find out that there’s a way back to God for anybody that wants it. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000065501/LFL20210719.mp360f4e8e949c29.mp3 Mon, 19 Jul 2021 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer Living this life can become all-consuming. As you get busier and busier, the days become such a blur that you’re not even sure sometimes what day it is. You want to throw up your hands and say, “I’ve had it – I’m done with all of this!” but you can’t leave it – you’re in too deep. In all of this, it’s so easy to forget – as Pastor Mark will be teaching today – that all of this life is temporary. You’ll be reminded that for as long as this life seems to be, it’s just a blip of time; your eternal life’s so much more important. Living this life can become all-consuming. As you get busier and busier, the days become such a blur that you’re not even sure sometimes what day it is. You want to throw up your hands and say, “I’ve had it – I’m done with all of this!” but you can’t leave it – you’re in too deep. In all of this, it’s so easy to forget – as Pastor Mark will be teaching today – that all of this life is temporary. You’ll be reminded that for as long as this life seems to be, it’s just a blip of time; your eternal life’s so much more important. Living this life can become all-consuming. As you get busier and busier, the days become such a blur that you’re not even sure sometimes what day it is. You want to throw up your hands and say, “I’ve had it – I’m done with all of this!” but you can’t leave it – you’re in too deep. In all of this, it’s so easy to forget – as Pastor Mark will be teaching today – that all of this life is temporary. You’ll be reminded that for as long as this life seems to be, it’s just a blip of time; your eternal life’s so much more important. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000065311/LFL20210716.mp360eb4da98ad00.mp3 Fri, 16 Jul 2021 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer You’ve heard the saying, “Seeing is believing”, right? And that seems to work for most of life. There are things you take on faith like that water is made up of hydrogen and oxygen atoms. But what about the daily living you do? What about getting the answers to the big questions of life? Where do you get the answers for those? Who can you trust to give you really good answers for those? In his message today, Pastor Mark will be teaching that the place to look for the best answers is God. You’ve heard the saying, “Seeing is believing”, right? And that seems to work for most of life. There are things you take on faith like that water is made up of hydrogen and oxygen atoms. But what about the daily living you do? What about getting the answers to the big questions of life? Where do you get the answers for those? Who can you trust to give you really good answers for those? In his message today, Pastor Mark will be teaching that the place to look for the best answers is God. You’ve heard the saying, “Seeing is believing”, right? And that seems to work for most of life. There are things you take on faith like that water is made up of hydrogen and oxygen atoms. But what about the daily living you do? What about getting the answers to the big questions of life? Where do you get the answers for those? Who can you trust to give you really good answers for those? In his message today, Pastor Mark will be teaching that the place to look for the best answers is God. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000065310/LFL20210715.mp360eb4d35841c1.mp3 Thu, 15 Jul 2021 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer There’s so much deception and attempts at deception these days. Is there any public figure – politician or media personality – that you trust without question? Of course not – they haven’t earned that. In many cases it’s just the opposite – they’ve earned your distrust. And then, there’s God. He’s telling you about the most important things – your eternal destination – and how to get to ‘the good place’. Pastor Mark will be teaching today that it all boils down to choosing to trust God, just like the Old Testament saints did. There’s so much deception and attempts at deception these days. Is there any public figure – politician or media personality – that you trust without question? Of course not – they haven’t earned that. In many cases it’s just the opposite – they’ve earned your distrust. And then, there’s God. He’s telling you about the most important things – your eternal destination – and how to get to ‘the good place’. Pastor Mark will be teaching today that it all boils down to choosing to trust God, just like the Old Testament saints did. There’s so much deception and attempts at deception these days. Is there any public figure – politician or media personality – that you trust without question? Of course not – they haven’t earned that. In many cases it’s just the opposite – they’ve earned your distrust. And then, there’s God. He’s telling you about the most important things – your eternal destination – and how to get to ‘the good place’. Pastor Mark will be teaching today that it all boils down to choosing to trust God, just like the Old Testament saints did. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000065309/LFL20210714.mp360eb4cb03105d.mp3 Wed, 14 Jul 2021 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer There’s a saying that everybody wants to get to heaven, but nobody wants to die. Well, putting aside the “dying” part, it’s true that everyone wants to get to heaven – whatever their idea of heaven is. There have been developed hundreds if not thousands of ways to ensure your place in God’s kingdom. But with so many different methods, how do you know for sure that you’re on the right path? Pastor Mark’s teaching today will help answer that question and show you the absolutely true path to God. There’s a saying that everybody wants to get to heaven, but nobody wants to die. Well, putting aside the “dying” part, it’s true that everyone wants to get to heaven – whatever their idea of heaven is. There have been developed hundreds if not thousands of ways to ensure your place in God’s kingdom. But with so many different methods, how do you know for sure that you’re on the right path? Pastor Mark’s teaching today will help answer that question and show you the absolutely true path to God. There’s a saying that everybody wants to get to heaven, but nobody wants to die. Well, putting aside the “dying” part, it’s true that everyone wants to get to heaven – whatever their idea of heaven is. There have been developed hundreds if not thousands of ways to ensure your place in God’s kingdom. But with so many different methods, how do you know for sure that you’re on the right path? Pastor Mark’s teaching today will help answer that question and show you the absolutely true path to God. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000065308/LFL20210713.mp360eb4c2e0e1d2.mp3 Tue, 13 Jul 2021 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer Everybody wants to feel important and like their lives matter. A lot of people, though, have been made to feel that they have little or no value. Suicides and drug use have climbed massively, due in a lot of ways to many in society thinking they are worthless. And then you have people who think too highly of themselves, becoming a pain to those around them. Pastor Mark will be teaching today the proper way for the Christ-follower to think of themselves. You’ll learn about the real value that God places on all people. Everybody wants to feel important and like their lives matter. A lot of people, though, have been made to feel that they have little or no value. Suicides and drug use have climbed massively, due in a lot of ways to many in society thinking they are worthless. And then you have people who think too highly of themselves, becoming a pain to those around them. Pastor Mark will be teaching today the proper way for the Christ-follower to think of themselves. You’ll learn about the real value that God places on all people. Everybody wants to feel important and like their lives matter. A lot of people, though, have been made to feel that they have little or no value. Suicides and drug use have climbed massively, due in a lot of ways to many in society thinking they are worthless. And then you have people who think too highly of themselves, becoming a pain to those around them. Pastor Mark will be teaching today the proper way for the Christ-follower to think of themselves. You’ll learn about the real value that God places on all people. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000065306/LFL20210712.mp360eb4bc9f02cc.mp3 Mon, 12 Jul 2021 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer There’s been hostility against the God of the Bible in public in America for a few years. It was mainly the elites of society – the media and Hollywood in particular. But in recent years the public disdain has spread and become more obvious. But what Pastor Mark’s teaching about today is what’s behind this rejection of God’s word is something everyone has: choice. In the teaching today you’ll hear about this awesome aspect of human nature, and how it offers you a chance to decide your eternal fate. There’s been hostility against the God of the Bible in public in America for a few years. It was mainly the elites of society – the media and Hollywood in particular. But in recent years the public disdain has spread and become more obvious. But what Pastor Mark’s teaching about today is what’s behind this rejection of God’s word is something everyone has: choice. In the teaching today you’ll hear about this awesome aspect of human nature, and how it offers you a chance to decide your eternal fate. There’s been hostility against the God of the Bible in public in America for a few years. It was mainly the elites of society – the media and Hollywood in particular. But in recent years the public disdain has spread and become more obvious. But what Pastor Mark’s teaching about today is what’s behind this rejection of God’s word is something everyone has: choice. In the teaching today you’ll hear about this awesome aspect of human nature, and how it offers you a chance to decide your eternal fate. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000065097/LFL20210709.mp360e26798c2e85.mp3 Fri, 09 Jul 2021 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer Have you ever seen a child’s first experience with rain? Some think it’s the most amazing thing, while others are terrified by it. Imagine being Noah – just living your life, doing your work, and loving your family and God. Then God tells you He’s sending this thing called “rain”. And to save yourself and your family, you have to build a boat. And as you’ll hear in Pastor Mark’s teaching today, Noah and many other Old Testament figures simply trusted God to do what He said He was going to do and acted on their belief. Have you ever seen a child’s first experience with rain? Some think it’s the most amazing thing, while others are terrified by it. Imagine being Noah – just living your life, doing your work, and loving your family and God. Then God tells you He’s sending this thing called “rain”. And to save yourself and your family, you have to build a boat. And as you’ll hear in Pastor Mark’s teaching today, Noah and many other Old Testament figures simply trusted God to do what He said He was going to do and acted on their belief. Have you ever seen a child’s first experience with rain? Some think it’s the most amazing thing, while others are terrified by it. Imagine being Noah – just living your life, doing your work, and loving your family and God. Then God tells you He’s sending this thing called “rain”. And to save yourself and your family, you have to build a boat. And as you’ll hear in Pastor Mark’s teaching today, Noah and many other Old Testament figures simply trusted God to do what He said He was going to do and acted on their belief. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000065096/LFL20210708.mp360e2674a95f78.mp3 Thu, 08 Jul 2021 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer Lots of people want to get physically fit. They spend money on special food, fitness club memberships, and many other things – hoping to find their way to health. Most of the time, though, they fail. They don’t keep the promises they made to themselves. You’ll find out today in Pastor Mark’s teaching that God has made promises to mankind. Some you know about, like the prophecies of the Messiah and things like that. But you’ll hear about promises that He made that can only be fulfilled if you do your part. Lots of people want to get physically fit. They spend money on special food, fitness club memberships, and many other things – hoping to find their way to health. Most of the time, though, they fail. They don’t keep the promises they made to themselves. You’ll find out today in Pastor Mark’s teaching that God has made promises to mankind. Some you know about, like the prophecies of the Messiah and things like that. But you’ll hear about promises that He made that can only be fulfilled if you do your part. Lots of people want to get physically fit. They spend money on special food, fitness club memberships, and many other things – hoping to find their way to health. Most of the time, though, they fail. They don’t keep the promises they made to themselves. You’ll find out today in Pastor Mark’s teaching that God has made promises to mankind. Some you know about, like the prophecies of the Messiah and things like that. But you’ll hear about promises that He made that can only be fulfilled if you do your part. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000065095/LFL20210707.mp360e266fdc83ac.mp3 Wed, 07 Jul 2021 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer Ever been publicly shamed for your faith? How about beaten because you love Jesus? Unless you’ve lived in the Middle East, Africa, or Asia, the answer’s probably, “no”. However, the Jewish believers in the book of Hebrews could definitely answer, “yes” to those questions. You’ll hear in Pastor Mark’s teaching today that these Christ-followers were under intense pressure to conform to society. The great thing, though, is that they had access to the One who could give them the answers they needed. Ever been publicly shamed for your faith? How about beaten because you love Jesus? Unless you’ve lived in the Middle East, Africa, or Asia, the answer’s probably, “no”. However, the Jewish believers in the book of Hebrews could definitely answer, “yes” to those questions. You’ll hear in Pastor Mark’s teaching today that these Christ-followers were under intense pressure to conform to society. The great thing, though, is that they had access to the One who could give them the answers they needed. Ever been publicly shamed for your faith? How about beaten because you love Jesus? Unless you’ve lived in the Middle East, Africa, or Asia, the answer’s probably, “no”. However, the Jewish believers in the book of Hebrews could definitely answer, “yes” to those questions. You’ll hear in Pastor Mark’s teaching today that these Christ-followers were under intense pressure to conform to society. The great thing, though, is that they had access to the One who could give them the answers they needed. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000065094/LFL20210706.mp360e2664532666.mp3 Tue, 06 Jul 2021 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer It’s hard to imagine the amount of pressure the believers talked about in the book of Hebrews were under. Their friends were being taken, tortured, and killed. Their family members had rejected them. It’s only natural that they’d think about chucking this whole Jesus thing to go back to a “normal” life. But Pastor Mark will be teaching about what they would be giving up. He’ll be using that word “better” again, talking about why giving up on Jesus is the worst short and long-term mistake you can make. It’s hard to imagine the amount of pressure the believers talked about in the book of Hebrews were under. Their friends were being taken, tortured, and killed. Their family members had rejected them. It’s only natural that they’d think about chucking this whole Jesus thing to go back to a “normal” life. But Pastor Mark will be teaching about what they would be giving up. He’ll be using that word “better” again, talking about why giving up on Jesus is the worst short and long-term mistake you can make. It’s hard to imagine the amount of pressure the believers talked about in the book of Hebrews were under. Their friends were being taken, tortured, and killed. Their family members had rejected them. It’s only natural that they’d think about chucking this whole Jesus thing to go back to a “normal” life. But Pastor Mark will be teaching about what they would be giving up. He’ll be using that word “better” again, talking about why giving up on Jesus is the worst short and long-term mistake you can make. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000065093/LFL20210705.mp360e265f587240.mp3 Mon, 05 Jul 2021 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer There are two main types of governments: ones where the people are free and ones where people are not free. Generally speaking, the people in the unfree countries are trying to figure out how to get to a free country. Some people look at God as the ruler of an unfree country – that He’s a dictator and bully. But as you’ll hear in Pastor Mark’s teaching today, God’s not ever going to force you to do anything. He’ll even let you go to hell if that’s what you really want, but He’ll give you every chance to avoid that. There are two main types of governments: ones where the people are free and ones where people are not free. Generally speaking, the people in the unfree countries are trying to figure out how to get to a free country. Some people look at God as the ruler of an unfree country – that He’s a dictator and bully. But as you’ll hear in Pastor Mark’s teaching today, God’s not ever going to force you to do anything. He’ll even let you go to hell if that’s what you really want, but He’ll give you every chance to avoid that. There are two main types of governments: ones where the people are free and ones where people are not free. Generally speaking, the people in the unfree countries are trying to figure out how to get to a free country. Some people look at God as the ruler of an unfree country – that He’s a dictator and bully. But as you’ll hear in Pastor Mark’s teaching today, God’s not ever going to force you to do anything. He’ll even let you go to hell if that’s what you really want, but He’ll give you every chance to avoid that. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000064900/LFL20210702.mp360d7cfea89bbe.mp3 Fri, 02 Jul 2021 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer When you were growing up, were your parents – particularly your dad – warm and inviting or distant and hard to approach? The relationship with your parents colors how you approach God, your eternal Father. It’s hard for people whose fathers weren’t open and welcoming to relate to a God who wants - like Pastor Mark will teach today - a warm relationship with them. If this sounds like you, please give a listen to this teaching. You’ll find that what God has to offer you is more than you could ever dream of. When you were growing up, were your parents – particularly your dad – warm and inviting or distant and hard to approach? The relationship with your parents colors how you approach God, your eternal Father. It’s hard for people whose fathers weren’t open and welcoming to relate to a God who wants - like Pastor Mark will teach today - a warm relationship with them. If this sounds like you, please give a listen to this teaching. You’ll find that what God has to offer you is more than you could ever dream of. When you were growing up, were your parents – particularly your dad – warm and inviting or distant and hard to approach? The relationship with your parents colors how you approach God, your eternal Father. It’s hard for people whose fathers weren’t open and welcoming to relate to a God who wants - like Pastor Mark will teach today - a warm relationship with them. If this sounds like you, please give a listen to this teaching. You’ll find that what God has to offer you is more than you could ever dream of. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000064899/LFL20210701.mp360d7cf9497d56.mp3 Thu, 01 Jul 2021 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer Everybody likes to think that they live their lives without an authority figure looking over their shoulders. Some people’s life goal is to achieve that position in life – to be on top of the heap. They want to be governor, or a legislator, or even President. In other countries, people aspire to be king – or dictator. But Pastor Mark will be teaching today that everyone has authority over them, whether they want to admit it or not. You’ll be reminded today that all of these big cheeses someday are going to bow the knee to their Lord. Everybody likes to think that they live their lives without an authority figure looking over their shoulders. Some people’s life goal is to achieve that position in life – to be on top of the heap. They want to be governor, or a legislator, or even President. In other countries, people aspire to be king – or dictator. But Pastor Mark will be teaching today that everyone has authority over them, whether they want to admit it or not. You’ll be reminded today that all of these big cheeses someday are going to bow the knee to their Lord. Everybody likes to think that they live their lives without an authority figure looking over their shoulders. Some people’s life goal is to achieve that position in life – to be on top of the heap. They want to be governor, or a legislator, or even President. In other countries, people aspire to be king – or dictator. But Pastor Mark will be teaching today that everyone has authority over them, whether they want to admit it or not. You’ll be reminded today that all of these big cheeses someday are going to bow the knee to their Lord. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000064898/LFL20210630.mp360d7cf122ec7c.mp3 Wed, 30 Jun 2021 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer Whether they want to admit it or not, many people find comfort in repetition. For them, they believe that having ingrained habits will provide some sense of security. This is especially true when it comes to religious activities. Maybe you’re used to “going to church” as a child, but the reason for going wasn’t explained to you. This attitude has been true for most of mankind’s existence. Pastor Mark will teach today why this way of thinking misses the point. He’ll tell you the right way you can get close to God. Whether they want to admit it or not, many people find comfort in repetition. For them, they believe that having ingrained habits will provide some sense of security. This is especially true when it comes to religious activities. Maybe you’re used to “going to church” as a child, but the reason for going wasn’t explained to you. This attitude has been true for most of mankind’s existence. Pastor Mark will teach today why this way of thinking misses the point. He’ll tell you the right way you can get close to God. Whether they want to admit it or not, many people find comfort in repetition. For them, they believe that having ingrained habits will provide some sense of security. This is especially true when it comes to religious activities. Maybe you’re used to “going to church” as a child, but the reason for going wasn’t explained to you. This attitude has been true for most of mankind’s existence. Pastor Mark will teach today why this way of thinking misses the point. He’ll tell you the right way you can get close to God. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000064897/LFL20210629.mp360d7ce8a1c5c5.mp3 Tue, 29 Jun 2021 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer There was a song back in the 1980s titled, “Girls Just Want to Have Fun”. That really could sum up the quest of almost all women and men these days. Is that your goal – to be in a position where there’s no stress, where all your needs are met with some extra cash to have “fun”? The problem with that, as you’ll find out in Pastor Mark’s teaching today, is that “fun” isn’t big enough to give lasting satisfaction. The truth is, there’s only one lifestyle that will provide the contentment everyone’s looking for. There was a song back in the 1980s titled, “Girls Just Want to Have Fun”. That really could sum up the quest of almost all women and men these days. Is that your goal – to be in a position where there’s no stress, where all your needs are met with some extra cash to have “fun”? The problem with that, as you’ll find out in Pastor Mark’s teaching today, is that “fun” isn’t big enough to give lasting satisfaction. The truth is, there’s only one lifestyle that will provide the contentment everyone’s looking for. There was a song back in the 1980s titled, “Girls Just Want to Have Fun”. That really could sum up the quest of almost all women and men these days. Is that your goal – to be in a position where there’s no stress, where all your needs are met with some extra cash to have “fun”? The problem with that, as you’ll find out in Pastor Mark’s teaching today, is that “fun” isn’t big enough to give lasting satisfaction. The truth is, there’s only one lifestyle that will provide the contentment everyone’s looking for. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000064896/LFL20210628.mp360d7ce2b9a23c.mp3 Mon, 28 Jun 2021 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer There are definitely some things that the Bible doesn’t explain. Like, did Adam and Eve have navels and if so, why? Okay, maybe that’s not the most important thing to try to figure out. But there are things that you might want to know so you can fill in the gaps in your knowledge. One of those is the salvation of the Old Testament believers, people who died before Jesus came to earth. Pastor Mark will be showing you in the scriptures the plan that God had for those whose lives predated the Messiah. There are definitely some things that the Bible doesn’t explain. Like, did Adam and Eve have navels and if so, why? Okay, maybe that’s not the most important thing to try to figure out. But there are things that you might want to know so you can fill in the gaps in your knowledge. One of those is the salvation of the Old Testament believers, people who died before Jesus came to earth. Pastor Mark will be showing you in the scriptures the plan that God had for those whose lives predated the Messiah. There are definitely some things that the Bible doesn’t explain. Like, did Adam and Eve have navels and if so, why? Okay, maybe that’s not the most important thing to try to figure out. But there are things that you might want to know so you can fill in the gaps in your knowledge. One of those is the salvation of the Old Testament believers, people who died before Jesus came to earth. Pastor Mark will be showing you in the scriptures the plan that God had for those whose lives predated the Messiah. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000064512/LFL20210625.mp360c53a81a1bbf.mp3 Fri, 25 Jun 2021 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer A guilty conscience can be a terrible thing to live with. People have been driven insane; others have killed themselves because of the weight of guilt. Religious people will try to do as many good things as possible to try to “balance the scale” back to at least level in their minds. But Pastor Mark will be teaching today that there’s no need to hold on to a guilty conscience. You’ll learn that while God gave you a conscience to prick you when you’ve done wrong, the cleansing from guilt comes only through Jesus. A guilty conscience can be a terrible thing to live with. People have been driven insane; others have killed themselves because of the weight of guilt. Religious people will try to do as many good things as possible to try to “balance the scale” back to at least level in their minds. But Pastor Mark will be teaching today that there’s no need to hold on to a guilty conscience. You’ll learn that while God gave you a conscience to prick you when you’ve done wrong, the cleansing from guilt comes only through Jesus. A guilty conscience can be a terrible thing to live with. People have been driven insane; others have killed themselves because of the weight of guilt. Religious people will try to do as many good things as possible to try to “balance the scale” back to at least level in their minds. But Pastor Mark will be teaching today that there’s no need to hold on to a guilty conscience. You’ll learn that while God gave you a conscience to prick you when you’ve done wrong, the cleansing from guilt comes only through Jesus. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000064511/LFL20210624.mp360c53a129140f.mp3 Thu, 24 Jun 2021 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer Humans are creatures of habit. Getting up at the same time every day, eating the same stuff for breakfast, and on. Even those without a set schedule, habitually don’t have a set schedule. And it’s easy to get into the same kind of rut spiritually, especially if you think that what you do determines your place in heaven. You’ll find out in today’s teaching by Pastor Mark, though, that God isn’t about earning your way into heaven. You’re going to find out why that’s the case, and you’ll learn the real way to please God. Humans are creatures of habit. Getting up at the same time every day, eating the same stuff for breakfast, and on. Even those without a set schedule, habitually don’t have a set schedule. And it’s easy to get into the same kind of rut spiritually, especially if you think that what you do determines your place in heaven. You’ll find out in today’s teaching by Pastor Mark, though, that God isn’t about earning your way into heaven. You’re going to find out why that’s the case, and you’ll learn the real way to please God. Humans are creatures of habit. Getting up at the same time every day, eating the same stuff for breakfast, and on. Even those without a set schedule, habitually don’t have a set schedule. And it’s easy to get into the same kind of rut spiritually, especially if you think that what you do determines your place in heaven. You’ll find out in today’s teaching by Pastor Mark, though, that God isn’t about earning your way into heaven. You’re going to find out why that’s the case, and you’ll learn the real way to please God. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000064510/LFL20210623.mp360c539ca9b42f.mp3 Wed, 23 Jun 2021 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer When God does something miraculous for you, it makes an impression on you, doesn’t it? You remember the day it happened, and when you think about the event, it brings a smile to your face. Well, what about after ten years? Twenty? You can read the story of Israel’s travels through the desert; they kinda took God for granted, complaining all the time. And this, as Pastor Mark will be teaching today, despite God’s presence being in the middle of their camp! Today, you’ll learn how to do better than that. When God does something miraculous for you, it makes an impression on you, doesn’t it? You remember the day it happened, and when you think about the event, it brings a smile to your face. Well, what about after ten years? Twenty? You can read the story of Israel’s travels through the desert; they kinda took God for granted, complaining all the time. And this, as Pastor Mark will be teaching today, despite God’s presence being in the middle of their camp! Today, you’ll learn how to do better than that. When God does something miraculous for you, it makes an impression on you, doesn’t it? You remember the day it happened, and when you think about the event, it brings a smile to your face. Well, what about after ten years? Twenty? You can read the story of Israel’s travels through the desert; they kinda took God for granted, complaining all the time. And this, as Pastor Mark will be teaching today, despite God’s presence being in the middle of their camp! Today, you’ll learn how to do better than that. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000064509/LFL20210622.mp360c539857f326.mp3 Tue, 22 Jun 2021 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer You know, when Adam and Eve decided to rebel against God and go his own way, God could’ve said, “Fine – you’ll get what you’ve got coming to you”, and left mankind to the consequences of their sin. But He didn’t. He found another person to follow Him – Abraham – and gave mankind another chance. Pastor Mark will be teaching today about how God went another step and gave people a way to Himself that was better than the Mosaic Law, and more permanent: through His Son, Jesus. You know, when Adam and Eve decided to rebel against God and go his own way, God could’ve said, “Fine – you’ll get what you’ve got coming to you”, and left mankind to the consequences of their sin. But He didn’t. He found another person to follow Him – Abraham – and gave mankind another chance. Pastor Mark will be teaching today about how God went another step and gave people a way to Himself that was better than the Mosaic Law, and more permanent: through His Son, Jesus. You know, when Adam and Eve decided to rebel against God and go his own way, God could’ve said, “Fine – you’ll get what you’ve got coming to you”, and left mankind to the consequences of their sin. But He didn’t. He found another person to follow Him – Abraham – and gave mankind another chance. Pastor Mark will be teaching today about how God went another step and gave people a way to Himself that was better than the Mosaic Law, and more permanent: through His Son, Jesus. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000064508/LFL20210621.mp360c539318dc84.mp3 Mon, 21 Jun 2021 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer When you’re a kid, it’s pretty easy to make poor decisions. That’s what your parents are for – right? They’re supposed to guide you and demonstrate how to make correct choices. But what if you’re one of those people who weren’t raised with good guidance? It’s harder to be sure that what you’re doing is right. And that, as Pastor Mark will teach today, is where the Holy Spirit comes in. You’ll find out how to get your internal guidance pointed in the right direction, and how to strengthen that moral compass. When you’re a kid, it’s pretty easy to make poor decisions. That’s what your parents are for – right? They’re supposed to guide you and demonstrate how to make correct choices. But what if you’re one of those people who weren’t raised with good guidance? It’s harder to be sure that what you’re doing is right. And that, as Pastor Mark will teach today, is where the Holy Spirit comes in. You’ll find out how to get your internal guidance pointed in the right direction, and how to strengthen that moral compass. When you’re a kid, it’s pretty easy to make poor decisions. That’s what your parents are for – right? They’re supposed to guide you and demonstrate how to make correct choices. But what if you’re one of those people who weren’t raised with good guidance? It’s harder to be sure that what you’re doing is right. And that, as Pastor Mark will teach today, is where the Holy Spirit comes in. You’ll find out how to get your internal guidance pointed in the right direction, and how to strengthen that moral compass. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000064507/LFL20210618.mp360c538bc7bd63.mp3 Fri, 18 Jun 2021 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer People are so sure they know how best to make their lives work. You don’t need to look far to see people who seem to have it all together but when you look under the surface, they’re a mess. Even some in the clergy have pitfalls and weirdness associated with their lives. As Pastor Mark will be explaining in his teaching today, a lot of these dysfunctions happen because people don’t want to admit that they don’t know the best way to run their lives. They need Jesus running them, and today you’ll find out how to do that. People are so sure they know how best to make their lives work. You don’t need to look far to see people who seem to have it all together but when you look under the surface, they’re a mess. Even some in the clergy have pitfalls and weirdness associated with their lives. As Pastor Mark will be explaining in his teaching today, a lot of these dysfunctions happen because people don’t want to admit that they don’t know the best way to run their lives. They need Jesus running them, and today you’ll find out how to do that. People are so sure they know how best to make their lives work. You don’t need to look far to see people who seem to have it all together but when you look under the surface, they’re a mess. Even some in the clergy have pitfalls and weirdness associated with their lives. As Pastor Mark will be explaining in his teaching today, a lot of these dysfunctions happen because people don’t want to admit that they don’t know the best way to run their lives. They need Jesus running them, and today you’ll find out how to do that. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000064506/LFL20210617.mp360c5387076db9.mp3 Thu, 17 Jun 2021 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer Many religions today have as their focus of worship “the universe”, or some “ascended” man, whatever that means. As a result, you’re praying to some “nothingness”, or to a man or woman who somehow “made it” to god-ness, whatever that means. Pastor Mark will be teaching today that the great thing about Christianity is that it’s not general or generic. You’re following a man who existed in history. You get to choose to believe what He said about Himself. And you get to pray to His Father, Who will answer you! Many religions today have as their focus of worship “the universe”, or some “ascended” man, whatever that means. As a result, you’re praying to some “nothingness”, or to a man or woman who somehow “made it” to god-ness, whatever that means. Pastor Mark will be teaching today that the great thing about Christianity is that it’s not general or generic. You’re following a man who existed in history. You get to choose to believe what He said about Himself. And you get to pray to His Father, Who will answer you! Many religions today have as their focus of worship “the universe”, or some “ascended” man, whatever that means. As a result, you’re praying to some “nothingness”, or to a man or woman who somehow “made it” to god-ness, whatever that means. Pastor Mark will be teaching today that the great thing about Christianity is that it’s not general or generic. You’re following a man who existed in history. You get to choose to believe what He said about Himself. And you get to pray to His Father, Who will answer you! http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000064505/LFL20210616.mp360c5382b7d1b5.mp3 Wed, 16 Jun 2021 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer The word “prayer” generally means the same thing to all people throughout the world. Sometimes, though, the word’s used for something other than making a request to a god. In the second “Matrix” movie, the word “prayer” is used to describe speaking to the gathering of people – not to god. The major difference between Christian prayer and non-Christian prayer, as Pastor Mark will be teaching about today, is that Christians pray to a personal God – not to an undefined, man-made being. The word “prayer” generally means the same thing to all people throughout the world. Sometimes, though, the word’s used for something other than making a request to a god. In the second “Matrix” movie, the word “prayer” is used to describe speaking to the gathering of people – not to god. The major difference between Christian prayer and non-Christian prayer, as Pastor Mark will be teaching about today, is that Christians pray to a personal God – not to an undefined, man-made being. The word “prayer” generally means the same thing to all people throughout the world. Sometimes, though, the word’s used for something other than making a request to a god. In the second “Matrix” movie, the word “prayer” is used to describe speaking to the gathering of people – not to god. The major difference between Christian prayer and non-Christian prayer, as Pastor Mark will be teaching about today, is that Christians pray to a personal God – not to an undefined, man-made being. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000064503/LFL20210615.mp360c537af7814a.mp3 Tue, 15 Jun 2021 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer Humans like things – their lives, activities, and people – to be reliable and stable. They tend to not like change, except in the most minimal of ways. Large, radical changes tend to be not only disliked but opposed. This is even more true when it comes to religious activities and rules. In Pastor Mark’s teaching today, he’ll talk about how thinking that “the way we’ve always done things” can cause you to miss God’s best. He’ll show how pursuing God through hard times is better than going back to what seems like peace. Humans like things – their lives, activities, and people – to be reliable and stable. They tend to not like change, except in the most minimal of ways. Large, radical changes tend to be not only disliked but opposed. This is even more true when it comes to religious activities and rules. In Pastor Mark’s teaching today, he’ll talk about how thinking that “the way we’ve always done things” can cause you to miss God’s best. He’ll show how pursuing God through hard times is better than going back to what seems like peace. Humans like things – their lives, activities, and people – to be reliable and stable. They tend to not like change, except in the most minimal of ways. Large, radical changes tend to be not only disliked but opposed. This is even more true when it comes to religious activities and rules. In Pastor Mark’s teaching today, he’ll talk about how thinking that “the way we’ve always done things” can cause you to miss God’s best. He’ll show how pursuing God through hard times is better than going back to what seems like peace. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000064502/LFL20210614.mp360c53768497aa.mp3 Mon, 14 Jun 2021 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer If you ever do a comparison of other religions to Christianity, one of the things you’ll notice is that you can’t ever quite get close to god. There’s always just a little bit of distance between their god and you. Or, if they promise that you’ll become “god”, it’s usually about being absorbed into some kind of impersonal “godship”. But as Pastor Mark’s teaching today, becoming a Christ-follower allows you personal access to God Himself, face to face! That’s something that no other belief system offers! If you ever do a comparison of other religions to Christianity, one of the things you’ll notice is that you can’t ever quite get close to god. There’s always just a little bit of distance between their god and you. Or, if they promise that you’ll become “god”, it’s usually about being absorbed into some kind of impersonal “godship”. But as Pastor Mark’s teaching today, becoming a Christ-follower allows you personal access to God Himself, face to face! That’s something that no other belief system offers! If you ever do a comparison of other religions to Christianity, one of the things you’ll notice is that you can’t ever quite get close to god. There’s always just a little bit of distance between their god and you. Or, if they promise that you’ll become “god”, it’s usually about being absorbed into some kind of impersonal “godship”. But as Pastor Mark’s teaching today, becoming a Christ-follower allows you personal access to God Himself, face to face! That’s something that no other belief system offers! http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000064373/LFL20210611.mp360bb8dbe32620.mp3 Fri, 11 Jun 2021 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer To the Jews of the Old Testament and these Jews that the book of Hebrews is addressed to, Abraham was “The Man”. He was their genetic originator, a friend of God, the human that God made a covenant with. They’d grown up with the ritual of sacrificial offerings to the priest to atone for their sins. This, as far as they knew, was the way to a right relationship with God. But Pastor Mark will be teaching today that their problem was that they didn’t understand who Jesus was. Today, you’ll find out what they found out. To the Jews of the Old Testament and these Jews that the book of Hebrews is addressed to, Abraham was “The Man”. He was their genetic originator, a friend of God, the human that God made a covenant with. They’d grown up with the ritual of sacrificial offerings to the priest to atone for their sins. This, as far as they knew, was the way to a right relationship with God. But Pastor Mark will be teaching today that their problem was that they didn’t understand who Jesus was. Today, you’ll find out what they found out. To the Jews of the Old Testament and these Jews that the book of Hebrews is addressed to, Abraham was “The Man”. He was their genetic originator, a friend of God, the human that God made a covenant with. They’d grown up with the ritual of sacrificial offerings to the priest to atone for their sins. This, as far as they knew, was the way to a right relationship with God. But Pastor Mark will be teaching today that their problem was that they didn’t understand who Jesus was. Today, you’ll find out what they found out. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000064372/LFL20210610.mp360bb8d6520f08.mp3 Thu, 10 Jun 2021 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer In advertising, you’ll often see phrases like, “New and Improved”, “Better”, or “Improved Formula”. Sometimes you can actually tell the difference between the old and the new; sometimes, you can’t. The Jewish believers in the book of Hebrews were being persecuted from two sides: from the Jews because they’d left Judaism, and from the Romans because they were Christians. Pastor Mark will be teaching today how the writer of Hebrews is showing his listeners the ways that Christianity is better than the religion they’d left behind. In advertising, you’ll often see phrases like, “New and Improved”, “Better”, or “Improved Formula”. Sometimes you can actually tell the difference between the old and the new; sometimes, you can’t. The Jewish believers in the book of Hebrews were being persecuted from two sides: from the Jews because they’d left Judaism, and from the Romans because they were Christians. Pastor Mark will be teaching today how the writer of Hebrews is showing his listeners the ways that Christianity is better than the religion they’d left behind. In advertising, you’ll often see phrases like, “New and Improved”, “Better”, or “Improved Formula”. Sometimes you can actually tell the difference between the old and the new; sometimes, you can’t. The Jewish believers in the book of Hebrews were being persecuted from two sides: from the Jews because they’d left Judaism, and from the Romans because they were Christians. Pastor Mark will be teaching today how the writer of Hebrews is showing his listeners the ways that Christianity is better than the religion they’d left behind. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000064371/LFL20210609.mp360bb8c8770f28.mp3 Wed, 09 Jun 2021 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer Life can be a grind. Some people – like the Christians in the Middle East and China – have it quite a bit harder than most. Times like that make you wonder where God is and is He paying attention to your troubles. As Pastor Mark will be teaching today, the Christ-followers addressed in the book of Hebrews were having it really rough. When they weren’t being thrown to the lions, they were being used as human torches. You’ll find out today where God is in horrible situations like those and what He has to say about them. Life can be a grind. Some people – like the Christians in the Middle East and China – have it quite a bit harder than most. Times like that make you wonder where God is and is He paying attention to your troubles. As Pastor Mark will be teaching today, the Christ-followers addressed in the book of Hebrews were having it really rough. When they weren’t being thrown to the lions, they were being used as human torches. You’ll find out today where God is in horrible situations like those and what He has to say about them. Life can be a grind. Some people – like the Christians in the Middle East and China – have it quite a bit harder than most. Times like that make you wonder where God is and is He paying attention to your troubles. As Pastor Mark will be teaching today, the Christ-followers addressed in the book of Hebrews were having it really rough. When they weren’t being thrown to the lions, they were being used as human torches. You’ll find out today where God is in horrible situations like those and what He has to say about them. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000064370/LFL20210608.mp360bb8c458a25d.mp3 Tue, 08 Jun 2021 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer Everybody has challenges in their lives, but Abraham’s might take the cake. He waited twenty-five years for the son that God promised. Then when Isaac was an adult, God asked Abraham to sacrifice him! The writer of Hebrews retold this story to his listeners. He reminded them – as Pastor Mark will be reminding you in today’s teaching – that God came through for Abraham, just like He said He would. You’ll learn that through your tests and difficulties, God's going to be there to come through for you, too. Everybody has challenges in their lives, but Abraham’s might take the cake. He waited twenty-five years for the son that God promised. Then when Isaac was an adult, God asked Abraham to sacrifice him! The writer of Hebrews retold this story to his listeners. He reminded them – as Pastor Mark will be reminding you in today’s teaching – that God came through for Abraham, just like He said He would. You’ll learn that through your tests and difficulties, God's going to be there to come through for you, too. Everybody has challenges in their lives, but Abraham’s might take the cake. He waited twenty-five years for the son that God promised. Then when Isaac was an adult, God asked Abraham to sacrifice him! The writer of Hebrews retold this story to his listeners. He reminded them – as Pastor Mark will be reminding you in today’s teaching – that God came through for Abraham, just like He said He would. You’ll learn that through your tests and difficulties, God's going to be there to come through for you, too. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000064369/LFL20210607.mp360bb8bfaa15ea.mp3 Mon, 07 Jun 2021 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer The idea of miracles by their nature is hard to figure out – in fact, you can’t figure them out! Although God doesn’t have to prove Himself to mankind, He sometimes does something that makes it clear that He is Who He says He is. Pastor Mark will be teaching today about the church mentioned in the book of Hebrews. They were going through a tough time and were thinking about abandoning Christianity. The writer of Hebrews will give them some examples of why they should keep hanging on to Jesus. The idea of miracles by their nature is hard to figure out – in fact, you can’t figure them out! Although God doesn’t have to prove Himself to mankind, He sometimes does something that makes it clear that He is Who He says He is. Pastor Mark will be teaching today about the church mentioned in the book of Hebrews. They were going through a tough time and were thinking about abandoning Christianity. The writer of Hebrews will give them some examples of why they should keep hanging on to Jesus. The idea of miracles by their nature is hard to figure out – in fact, you can’t figure them out! Although God doesn’t have to prove Himself to mankind, He sometimes does something that makes it clear that He is Who He says He is. Pastor Mark will be teaching today about the church mentioned in the book of Hebrews. They were going through a tough time and were thinking about abandoning Christianity. The writer of Hebrews will give them some examples of why they should keep hanging on to Jesus. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000064074/LFL20210604.mp360a9414356833.mp3 Fri, 04 Jun 2021 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer Because of technology, Americans have had the fortune to be able to choose to work less physically demanding jobs than their ancestors. As a result, there’s a lot more leisure time and the ability to retire at much younger ages than ever before. The desire to kick back and relax at sixty-five or even younger is tempting, but Pastor Mark will be teaching today that this idea is unknown in the kingdom of God. You’ll hear about keeping your spiritual walk sharp and how to maintain good health in your relationship with God. Because of technology, Americans have had the fortune to be able to choose to work less physically demanding jobs than their ancestors. As a result, there’s a lot more leisure time and the ability to retire at much younger ages than ever before. The desire to kick back and relax at sixty-five or even younger is tempting, but Pastor Mark will be teaching today that this idea is unknown in the kingdom of God. You’ll hear about keeping your spiritual walk sharp and how to maintain good health in your relationship with God. Because of technology, Americans have had the fortune to be able to choose to work less physically demanding jobs than their ancestors. As a result, there’s a lot more leisure time and the ability to retire at much younger ages than ever before. The desire to kick back and relax at sixty-five or even younger is tempting, but Pastor Mark will be teaching today that this idea is unknown in the kingdom of God. You’ll hear about keeping your spiritual walk sharp and how to maintain good health in your relationship with God. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000064073/LFL20210603.mp360a940bc95d63.mp3 Thu, 03 Jun 2021 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer Everybody has places where their feelings can be hurt. Kids are really good at finding those in other kids, which is why childhood is rough for most people. The ability to handle those jabs and darts varies from person to person, and it’s usually linked to how that person thinks about themselves. Pastor Mark’s teaching today will deal with this from a spiritual perspective. He’ll be talking about the importance of sticking close to God so you can find out who you really are. Everybody has places where their feelings can be hurt. Kids are really good at finding those in other kids, which is why childhood is rough for most people. The ability to handle those jabs and darts varies from person to person, and it’s usually linked to how that person thinks about themselves. Pastor Mark’s teaching today will deal with this from a spiritual perspective. He’ll be talking about the importance of sticking close to God so you can find out who you really are. Everybody has places where their feelings can be hurt. Kids are really good at finding those in other kids, which is why childhood is rough for most people. The ability to handle those jabs and darts varies from person to person, and it’s usually linked to how that person thinks about themselves. Pastor Mark’s teaching today will deal with this from a spiritual perspective. He’ll be talking about the importance of sticking close to God so you can find out who you really are. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000064072/LFL20210602.mp360a94063731fe.mp3 Wed, 02 Jun 2021 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer If you had a relative who was famous and you wanted to meet up with them, there’d be hoops you’d have to jump through. You’d have to prove that you were actually related to this person. You would have to prove that your immediate family was related to their immediate family. Pastor Mark will be teaching today that it’s the same for someone who claims to be a Christ-follower. You have to show proof of your family ties. You’ll learn what in your life gives an indication of the spiritual family you belong to. If you had a relative who was famous and you wanted to meet up with them, there’d be hoops you’d have to jump through. You’d have to prove that you were actually related to this person. You would have to prove that your immediate family was related to their immediate family. Pastor Mark will be teaching today that it’s the same for someone who claims to be a Christ-follower. You have to show proof of your family ties. You’ll learn what in your life gives an indication of the spiritual family you belong to. If you had a relative who was famous and you wanted to meet up with them, there’d be hoops you’d have to jump through. You’d have to prove that you were actually related to this person. You would have to prove that your immediate family was related to their immediate family. Pastor Mark will be teaching today that it’s the same for someone who claims to be a Christ-follower. You have to show proof of your family ties. You’ll learn what in your life gives an indication of the spiritual family you belong to. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000064071/LFL20210601.mp360a93ffb9726b.mp3 Tue, 01 Jun 2021 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer As a parent, one of the hardest things to do is to get out of the way of a wayward child. When they become able to take responsibility for their actions, you have to let them go their way – even as it tears you up inside – and pray they get their lives straightened out. Today, Pastor Mark will be teaching that it’s much the same with God’s relationship with men and women. You’ll hear about the risk God took when He created mankind with free will and the lengths He’s taken to show them the way back to Himself. As a parent, one of the hardest things to do is to get out of the way of a wayward child. When they become able to take responsibility for their actions, you have to let them go their way – even as it tears you up inside – and pray they get their lives straightened out. Today, Pastor Mark will be teaching that it’s much the same with God’s relationship with men and women. You’ll hear about the risk God took when He created mankind with free will and the lengths He’s taken to show them the way back to Himself. As a parent, one of the hardest things to do is to get out of the way of a wayward child. When they become able to take responsibility for their actions, you have to let them go their way – even as it tears you up inside – and pray they get their lives straightened out. Today, Pastor Mark will be teaching that it’s much the same with God’s relationship with men and women. You’ll hear about the risk God took when He created mankind with free will and the lengths He’s taken to show them the way back to Himself. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000064070/LFL20210531.mp360a93f9ab3e19.mp3 Mon, 31 May 2021 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer Some people think that becoming a Christian is a lot like joining another social club. That is, you go through the ‘membership’ process, add your name to the list of members, and then go on with your life. The problem with that viewpoint is that that’s not how God looks at becoming a Christian. In his teaching today, Pastor Mark will talk about what the Bible says becoming a Christian is. You might be surprised by what you hear because there’ll be some warnings along with all of the good news. Some people think that becoming a Christian is a lot like joining another social club. That is, you go through the ‘membership’ process, add your name to the list of members, and then go on with your life. The problem with that viewpoint is that that’s not how God looks at becoming a Christian. In his teaching today, Pastor Mark will talk about what the Bible says becoming a Christian is. You might be surprised by what you hear because there’ll be some warnings along with all of the good news. Some people think that becoming a Christian is a lot like joining another social club. That is, you go through the ‘membership’ process, add your name to the list of members, and then go on with your life. The problem with that viewpoint is that that’s not how God looks at becoming a Christian. In his teaching today, Pastor Mark will talk about what the Bible says becoming a Christian is. You might be surprised by what you hear because there’ll be some warnings along with all of the good news. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000064069/LFL20210528.mp360a93e3e14368.mp3 Fri, 28 May 2021 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer Free will or election? Do you even know what these terms refer to? These have to do with two major points of view in the Christian church regarding salvation. One view believes that man is the main decision-making agent in his salvation, while the other believes that God is. Pastor Mark will be going through both of these viewpoints in his teaching today. You’ll find out that the main concern in the scripture passage is with those who are currently following Christ, that they might stop following Him. Free will or election? Do you even know what these terms refer to? These have to do with two major points of view in the Christian church regarding salvation. One view believes that man is the main decision-making agent in his salvation, while the other believes that God is. Pastor Mark will be going through both of these viewpoints in his teaching today. You’ll find out that the main concern in the scripture passage is with those who are currently following Christ, that they might stop following Him. Free will or election? Do you even know what these terms refer to? These have to do with two major points of view in the Christian church regarding salvation. One view believes that man is the main decision-making agent in his salvation, while the other believes that God is. Pastor Mark will be going through both of these viewpoints in his teaching today. You’ll find out that the main concern in the scripture passage is with those who are currently following Christ, that they might stop following Him. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000064068/LFL20210527.mp360a93dab158cd.mp3 Thu, 27 May 2021 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer If you’ve ever had knee or shoulder surgery, you know about the importance of physical therapy. Working the weakened joint is critical not only for healing the affected area, but to rebuild the strength of the joint. It’s the same in the spiritual realm, as Pastor Mark will be teaching today. You’ll find out about this home church in Italy that had gotten weak spiritually and needed to go through rehab. You’ll learn what’s needed for you to get stronger spiritually and what things can weaken you if you’re not careful. If you’ve ever had knee or shoulder surgery, you know about the importance of physical therapy. Working the weakened joint is critical not only for healing the affected area, but to rebuild the strength of the joint. It’s the same in the spiritual realm, as Pastor Mark will be teaching today. You’ll find out about this home church in Italy that had gotten weak spiritually and needed to go through rehab. You’ll learn what’s needed for you to get stronger spiritually and what things can weaken you if you’re not careful. If you’ve ever had knee or shoulder surgery, you know about the importance of physical therapy. Working the weakened joint is critical not only for healing the affected area, but to rebuild the strength of the joint. It’s the same in the spiritual realm, as Pastor Mark will be teaching today. You’ll find out about this home church in Italy that had gotten weak spiritually and needed to go through rehab. You’ll learn what’s needed for you to get stronger spiritually and what things can weaken you if you’re not careful. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000064067/LFL20210526.mp360a93d2d6adfd.mp3 Wed, 26 May 2021 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer When you start out learning, it’s sometimes tough to know what to do. It’s good to have someone who can mentor you, show you the ropes of living, or learning a skill. Over time, you might even surpass your mentor’s achievements – good mentors will encourage your success. But as good as a human spiritual mentor may be, Pastor Mark will be teaching today that they’re not good enough as an example. He’ll tell you why that’s the case, and why it is you need to be looking at Jesus for your ultimate leader and guide. When you start out learning, it’s sometimes tough to know what to do. It’s good to have someone who can mentor you, show you the ropes of living, or learning a skill. Over time, you might even surpass your mentor’s achievements – good mentors will encourage your success. But as good as a human spiritual mentor may be, Pastor Mark will be teaching today that they’re not good enough as an example. He’ll tell you why that’s the case, and why it is you need to be looking at Jesus for your ultimate leader and guide. When you start out learning, it’s sometimes tough to know what to do. It’s good to have someone who can mentor you, show you the ropes of living, or learning a skill. Over time, you might even surpass your mentor’s achievements – good mentors will encourage your success. But as good as a human spiritual mentor may be, Pastor Mark will be teaching today that they’re not good enough as an example. He’ll tell you why that’s the case, and why it is you need to be looking at Jesus for your ultimate leader and guide. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000064066/LFL20210525.mp360a93c92a7d5b.mp3 Tue, 25 May 2021 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer When you were a kid – especially as a teenager – did your parents ever complain that you weren’t listening? How many times were they right? Be honest. Especially these days, with all of the things that are tugging at us for your attention, it’s easy to miss or misunderstand what you’re told. Pastor Mark will be teaching today that this listening problem can carry over into your spiritual life as well. Today you’ll find out that just like in the physical world, hearing and responding correctly in the spiritual area is important, too. When you were a kid – especially as a teenager – did your parents ever complain that you weren’t listening? How many times were they right? Be honest. Especially these days, with all of the things that are tugging at us for your attention, it’s easy to miss or misunderstand what you’re told. Pastor Mark will be teaching today that this listening problem can carry over into your spiritual life as well. Today you’ll find out that just like in the physical world, hearing and responding correctly in the spiritual area is important, too. When you were a kid – especially as a teenager – did your parents ever complain that you weren’t listening? How many times were they right? Be honest. Especially these days, with all of the things that are tugging at us for your attention, it’s easy to miss or misunderstand what you’re told. Pastor Mark will be teaching today that this listening problem can carry over into your spiritual life as well. Today you’ll find out that just like in the physical world, hearing and responding correctly in the spiritual area is important, too. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000064065/LFL20210524.mp360a93c0f835c9.mp3 Mon, 24 May 2021 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer A lot of people think that just going to church once in a while is enough to get them in good with God. Not every week, okay – they’re not fanatics, ya’ know – but a couple of times a month should do it. What those people don’t understand – and Pastor Mark’s teaching today will explain – is that from God’s perspective, coming to church services without any more commitment won’t even show up on the godliness scale. You’ll find out today what God’s offering you and how to receive His blessings. A lot of people think that just going to church once in a while is enough to get them in good with God. Not every week, okay – they’re not fanatics, ya’ know – but a couple of times a month should do it. What those people don’t understand – and Pastor Mark’s teaching today will explain – is that from God’s perspective, coming to church services without any more commitment won’t even show up on the godliness scale. You’ll find out today what God’s offering you and how to receive His blessings. A lot of people think that just going to church once in a while is enough to get them in good with God. Not every week, okay – they’re not fanatics, ya’ know – but a couple of times a month should do it. What those people don’t understand – and Pastor Mark’s teaching today will explain – is that from God’s perspective, coming to church services without any more commitment won’t even show up on the godliness scale. You’ll find out today what God’s offering you and how to receive His blessings. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000063922/LFL20210521.mp360a189953fc3a.mp3 Fri, 21 May 2021 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer There’s no human being alive today that was living when Jesus was crucified and resurrected. Because of that lack of personal observation, you have to act on what the Bible says through faith. You have to decide that you’re going to believe what the Bible says about you, sin, and Jesus. And Pastor Mark will be teaching today that although repentance and faith are important first steps, they are only the first steps. You’ll find out more that is expected of the Christ-follower, and you can measure your growth against God’s standard. There’s no human being alive today that was living when Jesus was crucified and resurrected. Because of that lack of personal observation, you have to act on what the Bible says through faith. You have to decide that you’re going to believe what the Bible says about you, sin, and Jesus. And Pastor Mark will be teaching today that although repentance and faith are important first steps, they are only the first steps. You’ll find out more that is expected of the Christ-follower, and you can measure your growth against God’s standard. There’s no human being alive today that was living when Jesus was crucified and resurrected. Because of that lack of personal observation, you have to act on what the Bible says through faith. You have to decide that you’re going to believe what the Bible says about you, sin, and Jesus. And Pastor Mark will be teaching today that although repentance and faith are important first steps, they are only the first steps. You’ll find out more that is expected of the Christ-follower, and you can measure your growth against God’s standard. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000063920/LFL20210520.mp360a189416ab8a.mp3 Thu, 20 May 2021 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer Isn’t it fun watching a baby discover their world? First touching things, then crawling and walking around, learning about life. It’s the same with a newborn Christ follower. As they learn about God and begin to get a grasp on what has been done for them, the wonder and amazement are awesome to see. But as Pastor Mark will be teaching today, it’s not good for either infant to remain an infant. You’ll hear the Apostle Paul’s concern for the Christians in the book of Hebrews. How much of what he says can you relate to? Isn’t it fun watching a baby discover their world? First touching things, then crawling and walking around, learning about life. It’s the same with a newborn Christ follower. As they learn about God and begin to get a grasp on what has been done for them, the wonder and amazement are awesome to see. But as Pastor Mark will be teaching today, it’s not good for either infant to remain an infant. You’ll hear the Apostle Paul’s concern for the Christians in the book of Hebrews. How much of what he says can you relate to? Isn’t it fun watching a baby discover their world? First touching things, then crawling and walking around, learning about life. It’s the same with a newborn Christ follower. As they learn about God and begin to get a grasp on what has been done for them, the wonder and amazement are awesome to see. But as Pastor Mark will be teaching today, it’s not good for either infant to remain an infant. You’ll hear the Apostle Paul’s concern for the Christians in the book of Hebrews. How much of what he says can you relate to? http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000063919/LFL20210519.mp360a188df0e1d3.mp3 Wed, 19 May 2021 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer If you grew up going to church, you might’ve gotten the idea that ‘churchgoers’ are closest to God because they go to church. Or maybe you’ve heard that your particular brand of Christianity is the closest to the original. Well, none of that’s correct. If that’s confusing for you, you should listen to Pastor Mark’s teaching today. In it, you’ll hear from scripture about the way that God planned things. You’ll find out that there’s no creation of man that’s able to provide the eternal salvation you and everyone else needs. If you grew up going to church, you might’ve gotten the idea that ‘churchgoers’ are closest to God because they go to church. Or maybe you’ve heard that your particular brand of Christianity is the closest to the original. Well, none of that’s correct. If that’s confusing for you, you should listen to Pastor Mark’s teaching today. In it, you’ll hear from scripture about the way that God planned things. You’ll find out that there’s no creation of man that’s able to provide the eternal salvation you and everyone else needs. If you grew up going to church, you might’ve gotten the idea that ‘churchgoers’ are closest to God because they go to church. Or maybe you’ve heard that your particular brand of Christianity is the closest to the original. Well, none of that’s correct. If that’s confusing for you, you should listen to Pastor Mark’s teaching today. In it, you’ll hear from scripture about the way that God planned things. You’ll find out that there’s no creation of man that’s able to provide the eternal salvation you and everyone else needs. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000063918/LFL20210518.mp360a188814b107.mp3 Tue, 18 May 2021 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer You may have something you really want to achieve. Even though that takes hard work and dedication, you’re keeping your eye on the goal. The priests of the Old Testament had a job, which was to accept and offer sacrifices for the people. These sacrifices – made month after month and year after year - were to pay the blood debt for their sin. Pastor Mark’s teaching today will explain the reason that these sacrifices, and those priests, couldn’t pay the sin debt once and for all – but Jesus could. You may have something you really want to achieve. Even though that takes hard work and dedication, you’re keeping your eye on the goal. The priests of the Old Testament had a job, which was to accept and offer sacrifices for the people. These sacrifices – made month after month and year after year - were to pay the blood debt for their sin. Pastor Mark’s teaching today will explain the reason that these sacrifices, and those priests, couldn’t pay the sin debt once and for all – but Jesus could. You may have something you really want to achieve. Even though that takes hard work and dedication, you’re keeping your eye on the goal. The priests of the Old Testament had a job, which was to accept and offer sacrifices for the people. These sacrifices – made month after month and year after year - were to pay the blood debt for their sin. Pastor Mark’s teaching today will explain the reason that these sacrifices, and those priests, couldn’t pay the sin debt once and for all – but Jesus could. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000063917/LFL20210517.mp360a1883a28086.mp3 Mon, 17 May 2021 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer You know, you’ve heard about pastors who abused their position for money or fame or sex. And while this is a tragedy for the pastor and his family, the worst part is the black eye given to the Church and to Jesus. When these kinds of things happen it gives the people that hate God and Jesus a chance to mock them more. Pastor Mark will be teaching today that when people try to put themselves in the place that only Jesus can fill, nothing but disaster will happen – for themselves and for their followers. You know, you’ve heard about pastors who abused their position for money or fame or sex. And while this is a tragedy for the pastor and his family, the worst part is the black eye given to the Church and to Jesus. When these kinds of things happen it gives the people that hate God and Jesus a chance to mock them more. Pastor Mark will be teaching today that when people try to put themselves in the place that only Jesus can fill, nothing but disaster will happen – for themselves and for their followers. You know, you’ve heard about pastors who abused their position for money or fame or sex. And while this is a tragedy for the pastor and his family, the worst part is the black eye given to the Church and to Jesus. When these kinds of things happen it gives the people that hate God and Jesus a chance to mock them more. Pastor Mark will be teaching today that when people try to put themselves in the place that only Jesus can fill, nothing but disaster will happen – for themselves and for their followers. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000063743/LFL20210514.mp3609705b07286a.mp3 Fri, 14 May 2021 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer People have tried to cover up their sins ever since the beginning. They deny the hurt done to others as well as the guilt that they feel, because deep inside they know they’ve done somebody wrong. But sin and guilt never go away when you try to take care of them yourself. Pastor Mark will be teaching today about the only way to rid yourself of these burdens, which is to follow Jesus. You’ll learn about your need to become familiar with scripture and then to do what it says, without hesitation. People have tried to cover up their sins ever since the beginning. They deny the hurt done to others as well as the guilt that they feel, because deep inside they know they’ve done somebody wrong. But sin and guilt never go away when you try to take care of them yourself. Pastor Mark will be teaching today about the only way to rid yourself of these burdens, which is to follow Jesus. You’ll learn about your need to become familiar with scripture and then to do what it says, without hesitation. People have tried to cover up their sins ever since the beginning. They deny the hurt done to others as well as the guilt that they feel, because deep inside they know they’ve done somebody wrong. But sin and guilt never go away when you try to take care of them yourself. Pastor Mark will be teaching today about the only way to rid yourself of these burdens, which is to follow Jesus. You’ll learn about your need to become familiar with scripture and then to do what it says, without hesitation. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000063742/LFL20210513.mp36097055fe7f6f.mp3 Thu, 13 May 2021 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer Mankind’s problems have basically been the same throughout history. You might think that your situation is unique but if you’ll look around, you’ll find someone who’s going through much the same stuff as you are. The temptation is to try to solve them with the power of your mind or the force of your will. But as Pastor Mark will be teaching today, the core of mankind’s problems is spiritual. You’ll learn that the root has to be attacked from a spiritual perspective, which means you have to look to God for the answer. Mankind’s problems have basically been the same throughout history. You might think that your situation is unique but if you’ll look around, you’ll find someone who’s going through much the same stuff as you are. The temptation is to try to solve them with the power of your mind or the force of your will. But as Pastor Mark will be teaching today, the core of mankind’s problems is spiritual. You’ll learn that the root has to be attacked from a spiritual perspective, which means you have to look to God for the answer. Mankind’s problems have basically been the same throughout history. You might think that your situation is unique but if you’ll look around, you’ll find someone who’s going through much the same stuff as you are. The temptation is to try to solve them with the power of your mind or the force of your will. But as Pastor Mark will be teaching today, the core of mankind’s problems is spiritual. You’ll learn that the root has to be attacked from a spiritual perspective, which means you have to look to God for the answer. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000063741/LFL20210512.mp360970512ded01.mp3 Wed, 12 May 2021 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer The Bible makes some pretty fantastic claims, doesn’t it? A God who has always existed, creates a universe out of nothing? It stretches the imagination. All of the miracles in the Old and New Testaments challenge the accepted scientific norms. Pastor Mark will be teaching today about why you can trust the truthfulness of the Bible – and by extension, God. You’ll hear where the writer of Hebrews talks about the evidence for God, showing that He’s real and that He can be known by humans. The Bible makes some pretty fantastic claims, doesn’t it? A God who has always existed, creates a universe out of nothing? It stretches the imagination. All of the miracles in the Old and New Testaments challenge the accepted scientific norms. Pastor Mark will be teaching today about why you can trust the truthfulness of the Bible – and by extension, God. You’ll hear where the writer of Hebrews talks about the evidence for God, showing that He’s real and that He can be known by humans. The Bible makes some pretty fantastic claims, doesn’t it? A God who has always existed, creates a universe out of nothing? It stretches the imagination. All of the miracles in the Old and New Testaments challenge the accepted scientific norms. Pastor Mark will be teaching today about why you can trust the truthfulness of the Bible – and by extension, God. You’ll hear where the writer of Hebrews talks about the evidence for God, showing that He’s real and that He can be known by humans. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000063740/LFL20210511.mp3609704c75b8c1.mp3 Tue, 11 May 2021 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer Do you ever wonder what’s next for you as a Christ-follower? Even if you’ve been following Jesus for years, do you ever take a look at your journey and ask yourself, “Is this all there is?” Pastor Mark will be teaching today about the life that God has for His children. You’ll find out why the Israelites missed out on God’s promises for them. You’ll learn that the reasons they fell short may be the same ones holding you back from experiencing the “abundant life” that God said that you can have. Do you ever wonder what’s next for you as a Christ-follower? Even if you’ve been following Jesus for years, do you ever take a look at your journey and ask yourself, “Is this all there is?” Pastor Mark will be teaching today about the life that God has for His children. You’ll find out why the Israelites missed out on God’s promises for them. You’ll learn that the reasons they fell short may be the same ones holding you back from experiencing the “abundant life” that God said that you can have. Do you ever wonder what’s next for you as a Christ-follower? Even if you’ve been following Jesus for years, do you ever take a look at your journey and ask yourself, “Is this all there is?” Pastor Mark will be teaching today about the life that God has for His children. You’ll find out why the Israelites missed out on God’s promises for them. You’ll learn that the reasons they fell short may be the same ones holding you back from experiencing the “abundant life” that God said that you can have. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000063739/LFL20210510.mp36097045b70907.mp3 Mon, 10 May 2021 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer In survey after survey, Americans state that they believe that there’s a God. Well over ninety percent of the people surveyed affirm this belief. Many, many people state that they’re Christians. Of course, the natural question to ask is, if all these people say they believe in God, why is society the way it is? Pastor Mark will be teaching today about the difference between knowing about God and knowing and believing God. You’ll hear about the importance of learning to trust God to do what He says He will do. In survey after survey, Americans state that they believe that there’s a God. Well over ninety percent of the people surveyed affirm this belief. Many, many people state that they’re Christians. Of course, the natural question to ask is, if all these people say they believe in God, why is society the way it is? Pastor Mark will be teaching today about the difference between knowing about God and knowing and believing God. You’ll hear about the importance of learning to trust God to do what He says He will do. In survey after survey, Americans state that they believe that there’s a God. Well over ninety percent of the people surveyed affirm this belief. Many, many people state that they’re Christians. Of course, the natural question to ask is, if all these people say they believe in God, why is society the way it is? Pastor Mark will be teaching today about the difference between knowing about God and knowing and believing God. You’ll hear about the importance of learning to trust God to do what He says He will do. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000063600/LFL20210507.mp3608c0202a537e.mp3 Fri, 07 May 2021 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer There are lots of Christ-followers who struggle with having God’s promises working in their lives. They believe that God tells the truth and that He made these promises to them, but for whatever reason, they don’t see God doing things in their lives. If this describes you, today’s teaching by Pastor Mark will be helpful. He’ll be talking about a small church of discouraged believers, and how they’d forgotten what they needed to do to see God’s power working through their lives. They’ll find out what to do to let God help them again. There are lots of Christ-followers who struggle with having God’s promises working in their lives. They believe that God tells the truth and that He made these promises to them, but for whatever reason, they don’t see God doing things in their lives. If this describes you, today’s teaching by Pastor Mark will be helpful. He’ll be talking about a small church of discouraged believers, and how they’d forgotten what they needed to do to see God’s power working through their lives. They’ll find out what to do to let God help them again. There are lots of Christ-followers who struggle with having God’s promises working in their lives. They believe that God tells the truth and that He made these promises to them, but for whatever reason, they don’t see God doing things in their lives. If this describes you, today’s teaching by Pastor Mark will be helpful. He’ll be talking about a small church of discouraged believers, and how they’d forgotten what they needed to do to see God’s power working through their lives. They’ll find out what to do to let God help them again. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000063599/LFL20210506.mp3608c017bc7f62.mp3 Thu, 06 May 2021 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer You might not realize it, but the world system is hostile to biblical Christianity. It wants nothing to do with the people of Jesus, except to get them to compromise what they believe. Because of this systemic hostility, it’s easy as a Christ-follower to get worn down and be tempted to turn away from Jesus. This is what was happening to the people that Pastor Mark will be teaching about today. You’ll hear about the difficulties they were having, and the solution the writer of Hebrews was offering them. You might not realize it, but the world system is hostile to biblical Christianity. It wants nothing to do with the people of Jesus, except to get them to compromise what they believe. Because of this systemic hostility, it’s easy as a Christ-follower to get worn down and be tempted to turn away from Jesus. This is what was happening to the people that Pastor Mark will be teaching about today. You’ll hear about the difficulties they were having, and the solution the writer of Hebrews was offering them. You might not realize it, but the world system is hostile to biblical Christianity. It wants nothing to do with the people of Jesus, except to get them to compromise what they believe. Because of this systemic hostility, it’s easy as a Christ-follower to get worn down and be tempted to turn away from Jesus. This is what was happening to the people that Pastor Mark will be teaching about today. You’ll hear about the difficulties they were having, and the solution the writer of Hebrews was offering them. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000063598/LFL20210505.mp3608c0123c2480.mp3 Wed, 05 May 2021 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer There are lots of voices to listen to in this world. Many of them tell you that you’re doing okay and that you should trust your own wisdom and decision-making. The Bible, however, takes a different view of how best to chart your path. As Pastor Mark will be teaching today, scripture makes it clear that you can’t direct your own way successfully. You’ll hear about what a Christ-follower is supposed to be doing when it comes to making their way through this life. You’ll hear God’s opinion on how best to run this race called life. There are lots of voices to listen to in this world. Many of them tell you that you’re doing okay and that you should trust your own wisdom and decision-making. The Bible, however, takes a different view of how best to chart your path. As Pastor Mark will be teaching today, scripture makes it clear that you can’t direct your own way successfully. You’ll hear about what a Christ-follower is supposed to be doing when it comes to making their way through this life. You’ll hear God’s opinion on how best to run this race called life. There are lots of voices to listen to in this world. Many of them tell you that you’re doing okay and that you should trust your own wisdom and decision-making. The Bible, however, takes a different view of how best to chart your path. As Pastor Mark will be teaching today, scripture makes it clear that you can’t direct your own way successfully. You’ll hear about what a Christ-follower is supposed to be doing when it comes to making their way through this life. You’ll hear God’s opinion on how best to run this race called life. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000063597/LFL20210504.mp3608c00b79d687.mp3 Tue, 04 May 2021 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer If you’ve lived any length of time on this planet, you know that life is confusing. From childhood onward, the nagging, burning questions come to mind: who am I? What will I do when I grow up? Many of these questions remain unanswered even as adults. Pastor Mark, in his teaching today, will talk about where the true answers to these questions are found. He’ll be telling you about a group of people who’d thought they’d found the answers but then had doubts. The writer of Hebrews will assure them that they had found the answers they needed. If you’ve lived any length of time on this planet, you know that life is confusing. From childhood onward, the nagging, burning questions come to mind: who am I? What will I do when I grow up? Many of these questions remain unanswered even as adults. Pastor Mark, in his teaching today, will talk about where the true answers to these questions are found. He’ll be telling you about a group of people who’d thought they’d found the answers but then had doubts. The writer of Hebrews will assure them that they had found the answers they needed. If you’ve lived any length of time on this planet, you know that life is confusing. From childhood onward, the nagging, burning questions come to mind: who am I? What will I do when I grow up? Many of these questions remain unanswered even as adults. Pastor Mark, in his teaching today, will talk about where the true answers to these questions are found. He’ll be telling you about a group of people who’d thought they’d found the answers but then had doubts. The writer of Hebrews will assure them that they had found the answers they needed. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000063596/LFL20210503.mp3608c005fe93c4.mp3 Mon, 03 May 2021 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer At times, Christianity can be difficult. You have the Bible and the Holy Spirit, so it should be pretty easy, you think. But when the rubber meets the road of life, there tend to be more grey areas than you thought were possible. Well, Pastor Mark will be teaching today about how to live out your Christian life. You’ll hear about the struggle the believers in the book of Hebrews had and that they’re not much different than yours. You’ll learn the solution the Bible offers, and that pleasing God isn’t as hard as you might think. At times, Christianity can be difficult. You have the Bible and the Holy Spirit, so it should be pretty easy, you think. But when the rubber meets the road of life, there tend to be more grey areas than you thought were possible. Well, Pastor Mark will be teaching today about how to live out your Christian life. You’ll hear about the struggle the believers in the book of Hebrews had and that they’re not much different than yours. You’ll learn the solution the Bible offers, and that pleasing God isn’t as hard as you might think. At times, Christianity can be difficult. You have the Bible and the Holy Spirit, so it should be pretty easy, you think. But when the rubber meets the road of life, there tend to be more grey areas than you thought were possible. Well, Pastor Mark will be teaching today about how to live out your Christian life. You’ll hear about the struggle the believers in the book of Hebrews had and that they’re not much different than yours. You’ll learn the solution the Bible offers, and that pleasing God isn’t as hard as you might think. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000063456/LFL20210430.mp360844b863abeb.mp3 Fri, 30 Apr 2021 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer Humans have a tendency to lift up and exalt people. They want to put them on pedestals, even to give them superhuman traits and character. Pastor Mark, in his teaching today, will be talking about how the ancient Jews had done this to Moses. While God had used Moses to do amazing things in the history of the Jews, he was still a fallen man. You’ll learn how the writer of Hebrews reminded his readers of this fact. You’ll find out why there is, in fact, only one Person who is above all other people – the God-man Jesus. Humans have a tendency to lift up and exalt people. They want to put them on pedestals, even to give them superhuman traits and character. Pastor Mark, in his teaching today, will be talking about how the ancient Jews had done this to Moses. While God had used Moses to do amazing things in the history of the Jews, he was still a fallen man. You’ll learn how the writer of Hebrews reminded his readers of this fact. You’ll find out why there is, in fact, only one Person who is above all other people – the God-man Jesus. Humans have a tendency to lift up and exalt people. They want to put them on pedestals, even to give them superhuman traits and character. Pastor Mark, in his teaching today, will be talking about how the ancient Jews had done this to Moses. While God had used Moses to do amazing things in the history of the Jews, he was still a fallen man. You’ll learn how the writer of Hebrews reminded his readers of this fact. You’ll find out why there is, in fact, only one Person who is above all other people – the God-man Jesus. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000063455/LFL20210429.mp360844b2d11c37.mp3 Thu, 29 Apr 2021 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer The early Christ-followers, being Jews, had a lot of things to unlearn. They had to put aside their dependence on doing things to define their standing before God. They were to discover new freedoms that would come about as they decoupled from the Jewish religion. But as Pastor Mark will be teaching today, one of the biggest hurdles they had to overcome was their near-deification of the prophet Moses. You’ll discover, as did they, that while Moses was a great man, Jesus was better. The early Christ-followers, being Jews, had a lot of things to unlearn. They had to put aside their dependence on doing things to define their standing before God. They were to discover new freedoms that would come about as they decoupled from the Jewish religion. But as Pastor Mark will be teaching today, one of the biggest hurdles they had to overcome was their near-deification of the prophet Moses. You’ll discover, as did they, that while Moses was a great man, Jesus was better. The early Christ-followers, being Jews, had a lot of things to unlearn. They had to put aside their dependence on doing things to define their standing before God. They were to discover new freedoms that would come about as they decoupled from the Jewish religion. But as Pastor Mark will be teaching today, one of the biggest hurdles they had to overcome was their near-deification of the prophet Moses. You’ll discover, as did they, that while Moses was a great man, Jesus was better. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000063454/LFL20210428.mp360844aa5ea778.mp3 Wed, 28 Apr 2021 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer The world today is in a hurry. Hurry to the next fad, to the next job, to the next spouse. It doesn’t seem to want to take the time to let relationships develop, to bail on them rather than to work through the rough spots. Christ-followers can be tempted to join this mindset – you’ve probably seen the results. Pastor Mark’s teaching today will talk about the Christians in the book of Hebrews. They were tempted to go back to their old ways of living. The writer of the book will be giving them good reasons to hold fast. The world today is in a hurry. Hurry to the next fad, to the next job, to the next spouse. It doesn’t seem to want to take the time to let relationships develop, to bail on them rather than to work through the rough spots. Christ-followers can be tempted to join this mindset – you’ve probably seen the results. Pastor Mark’s teaching today will talk about the Christians in the book of Hebrews. They were tempted to go back to their old ways of living. The writer of the book will be giving them good reasons to hold fast. The world today is in a hurry. Hurry to the next fad, to the next job, to the next spouse. It doesn’t seem to want to take the time to let relationships develop, to bail on them rather than to work through the rough spots. Christ-followers can be tempted to join this mindset – you’ve probably seen the results. Pastor Mark’s teaching today will talk about the Christians in the book of Hebrews. They were tempted to go back to their old ways of living. The writer of the book will be giving them good reasons to hold fast. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000063453/LFL20210427.mp360844a49796ba.mp3 Tue, 27 Apr 2021 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer You like your church, right? You’re thinking, “Of course, I like my church – I wouldn’t go there if I didn’t.” It’s easy to get so attached to your church that you think that everybody should go there. Some denominations have taken that thinking to the point that they believe that you can’t be saved unless you’re attending their denominational church. Well, you’re going to find out today in Pastor Mark’s teaching that the Bible says that salvation isn’t found in a religious system, no matter how good it is. It’s found in the man, Jesus Christ. You like your church, right? You’re thinking, “Of course, I like my church – I wouldn’t go there if I didn’t.” It’s easy to get so attached to your church that you think that everybody should go there. Some denominations have taken that thinking to the point that they believe that you can’t be saved unless you’re attending their denominational church. Well, you’re going to find out today in Pastor Mark’s teaching that the Bible says that salvation isn’t found in a religious system, no matter how good it is. It’s found in the man, Jesus Christ. You like your church, right? You’re thinking, “Of course, I like my church – I wouldn’t go there if I didn’t.” It’s easy to get so attached to your church that you think that everybody should go there. Some denominations have taken that thinking to the point that they believe that you can’t be saved unless you’re attending their denominational church. Well, you’re going to find out today in Pastor Mark’s teaching that the Bible says that salvation isn’t found in a religious system, no matter how good it is. It’s found in the man, Jesus Christ. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000063452/LFL20210426.mp36084496f3e4f4.mp3 Mon, 26 Apr 2021 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer The way the world is right now is vastly different than what God originally created. Reading the creation account, you see that God originally intended for mankind and animals to live in harmony with one another. Mans’ rebellion destroyed this peace. Jesus, as Pastor Mark will be teaching today, had to come to earth and be a man – not God – to be able to redeem mankind and the planet. This redemption, as you’ll find out in the teaching, is what makes Jesus greater than the angelic host. The way the world is right now is vastly different than what God originally created. Reading the creation account, you see that God originally intended for mankind and animals to live in harmony with one another. Mans’ rebellion destroyed this peace. Jesus, as Pastor Mark will be teaching today, had to come to earth and be a man – not God – to be able to redeem mankind and the planet. This redemption, as you’ll find out in the teaching, is what makes Jesus greater than the angelic host. The way the world is right now is vastly different than what God originally created. Reading the creation account, you see that God originally intended for mankind and animals to live in harmony with one another. Mans’ rebellion destroyed this peace. Jesus, as Pastor Mark will be teaching today, had to come to earth and be a man – not God – to be able to redeem mankind and the planet. This redemption, as you’ll find out in the teaching, is what makes Jesus greater than the angelic host. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000063303/LFL20210423.mp3607b4252a435b.mp3 Fri, 23 Apr 2021 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer You’ve probably heard of stories about couples who, after many years of marriage, decide to divorce. Their reasoning, they say, is that they’ve “drifted apart”. This is a sad condition to find oneself in, in addition to not being how God intended marriage to progress. Pastor Mark’s teaching today will show a parallel of this decaying marriage to your potentially decaying relationship with Jesus. You’ll find out that a similar end is possible, too – a “divorce” of sorts, with a vastly greater and terrible outcome than that of the couple. You’ve probably heard of stories about couples who, after many years of marriage, decide to divorce. Their reasoning, they say, is that they’ve “drifted apart”. This is a sad condition to find oneself in, in addition to not being how God intended marriage to progress. Pastor Mark’s teaching today will show a parallel of this decaying marriage to your potentially decaying relationship with Jesus. You’ll find out that a similar end is possible, too – a “divorce” of sorts, with a vastly greater and terrible outcome than that of the couple. You’ve probably heard of stories about couples who, after many years of marriage, decide to divorce. Their reasoning, they say, is that they’ve “drifted apart”. This is a sad condition to find oneself in, in addition to not being how God intended marriage to progress. Pastor Mark’s teaching today will show a parallel of this decaying marriage to your potentially decaying relationship with Jesus. You’ll find out that a similar end is possible, too – a “divorce” of sorts, with a vastly greater and terrible outcome than that of the couple. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000063302/LFL20210422.mp3607b41c9c6df5.mp3 Thu, 22 Apr 2021 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer In the Old Testament, God warned His people Israel time and again to stay close to Him and not become like the nations they’d conquered. Sadly, Israel didn’t listen to God. They began worshipping false gods and Jehovah disciplined them for it. Pastor Mark will be teaching today about the challenge the early Christ-followers had in being tempted to abandon their worship of Jesus. You’ll hear about the stuff they had to deal with that was pressuring them to leave Christianity, and the reasons they were given for not doing that. In the Old Testament, God warned His people Israel time and again to stay close to Him and not become like the nations they’d conquered. Sadly, Israel didn’t listen to God. They began worshipping false gods and Jehovah disciplined them for it. Pastor Mark will be teaching today about the challenge the early Christ-followers had in being tempted to abandon their worship of Jesus. You’ll hear about the stuff they had to deal with that was pressuring them to leave Christianity, and the reasons they were given for not doing that. In the Old Testament, God warned His people Israel time and again to stay close to Him and not become like the nations they’d conquered. Sadly, Israel didn’t listen to God. They began worshipping false gods and Jehovah disciplined them for it. Pastor Mark will be teaching today about the challenge the early Christ-followers had in being tempted to abandon their worship of Jesus. You’ll hear about the stuff they had to deal with that was pressuring them to leave Christianity, and the reasons they were given for not doing that. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000063301/LFL20210421.mp3607b3ff925616.mp3 Wed, 21 Apr 2021 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer The system of this world hates biblical Christianity. It actively opposes it. It tries to get devoted Christ-followers to compromise by tempting them with money, fame, sex – whatever it takes. If you attend a church that preaches the Bible, you’re looked down upon; if you attend one that’s soft on sin, you’re okay with the world. Pastor Mark’s teaching today will be about a house church whose members were being persecuted. You’ll hear how they were being tempted to not follow God so closely, and how those traps exist today. The system of this world hates biblical Christianity. It actively opposes it. It tries to get devoted Christ-followers to compromise by tempting them with money, fame, sex – whatever it takes. If you attend a church that preaches the Bible, you’re looked down upon; if you attend one that’s soft on sin, you’re okay with the world. Pastor Mark’s teaching today will be about a house church whose members were being persecuted. You’ll hear how they were being tempted to not follow God so closely, and how those traps exist today. The system of this world hates biblical Christianity. It actively opposes it. It tries to get devoted Christ-followers to compromise by tempting them with money, fame, sex – whatever it takes. If you attend a church that preaches the Bible, you’re looked down upon; if you attend one that’s soft on sin, you’re okay with the world. Pastor Mark’s teaching today will be about a house church whose members were being persecuted. You’ll hear how they were being tempted to not follow God so closely, and how those traps exist today. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000063300/LFL20210420.mp3607b3fb363cd1.mp3 Tue, 20 Apr 2021 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer A lot of religions claim Jesus today. While they usually acknowledge the miracles He did and the wisdom of His teaching, they stop their praise of Him there. There’s no mention of His claims to be the only God. Pastor Mark’s teaching today will continue talking about the Bible’s assertion that Jesus is better than the angels because He’s God. You’ll hear what Christian cults say about Jesus and how they avoid or twist scriptures to fit their misrepresentation of who He really is. A lot of religions claim Jesus today. While they usually acknowledge the miracles He did and the wisdom of His teaching, they stop their praise of Him there. There’s no mention of His claims to be the only God. Pastor Mark’s teaching today will continue talking about the Bible’s assertion that Jesus is better than the angels because He’s God. You’ll hear what Christian cults say about Jesus and how they avoid or twist scriptures to fit their misrepresentation of who He really is. A lot of religions claim Jesus today. While they usually acknowledge the miracles He did and the wisdom of His teaching, they stop their praise of Him there. There’s no mention of His claims to be the only God. Pastor Mark’s teaching today will continue talking about the Bible’s assertion that Jesus is better than the angels because He’s God. You’ll hear what Christian cults say about Jesus and how they avoid or twist scriptures to fit their misrepresentation of who He really is. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000063299/LFL20210419.mp3607b3f4871eca.mp3 Mon, 19 Apr 2021 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer Angels are amazing creatures. They’re on a different level of existence than humans, although they have appeared to people while looking like men. Some people have even thought that it’s appropriate to worship them, although the Bible shows that angels reject that idea. Pastor Mark, in his teaching today, will be talking about the differences between angels – who physically are superior to humans – and Jesus, who is God come to earth. You’ll find out why Jesus, the God/man, is superior to all angelic beings. Angels are amazing creatures. They’re on a different level of existence than humans, although they have appeared to people while looking like men. Some people have even thought that it’s appropriate to worship them, although the Bible shows that angels reject that idea. Pastor Mark, in his teaching today, will be talking about the differences between angels – who physically are superior to humans – and Jesus, who is God come to earth. You’ll find out why Jesus, the God/man, is superior to all angelic beings. Angels are amazing creatures. They’re on a different level of existence than humans, although they have appeared to people while looking like men. Some people have even thought that it’s appropriate to worship them, although the Bible shows that angels reject that idea. Pastor Mark, in his teaching today, will be talking about the differences between angels – who physically are superior to humans – and Jesus, who is God come to earth. You’ll find out why Jesus, the God/man, is superior to all angelic beings. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000063152/LFL20210416.mp36070d29749885.mp3 Fri, 16 Apr 2021 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer What do you think of when you hear the word, “angels”? The first image might be of the little baby-looking creatures with a diaper and bow and arrow, looking to strike someone with love. That’s not what Pastor Mark’s going to be describing in his teaching today. You’ll hear that in the Bible, angels are very different and have more important jobs than shooting “love arrows” at people. You’ll hear, too, that the false cults have false views of Jesus – they say that He’s an angel, not God. You’ll find out today why they’re wrong about that. What do you think of when you hear the word, “angels”? The first image might be of the little baby-looking creatures with a diaper and bow and arrow, looking to strike someone with love. That’s not what Pastor Mark’s going to be describing in his teaching today. You’ll hear that in the Bible, angels are very different and have more important jobs than shooting “love arrows” at people. You’ll hear, too, that the false cults have false views of Jesus – they say that He’s an angel, not God. You’ll find out today why they’re wrong about that. What do you think of when you hear the word, “angels”? The first image might be of the little baby-looking creatures with a diaper and bow and arrow, looking to strike someone with love. That’s not what Pastor Mark’s going to be describing in his teaching today. You’ll hear that in the Bible, angels are very different and have more important jobs than shooting “love arrows” at people. You’ll hear, too, that the false cults have false views of Jesus – they say that He’s an angel, not God. You’ll find out today why they’re wrong about that. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000063151/LFL20210415.mp36070d2551cd8f.mp3 Thu, 15 Apr 2021 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer Everybody has hard times – it’s a universal given. The challenge is figuring out how to handle them and what action, if any, to take. Do you give in to despair, get angry, maybe try to figure out a way to put off whatever’s happening? Some of the first century Christ-followers were in this situation. As Pastor Mark will be teaching today, they had many of the same choices people today have. You’ll find out the encouragement that the writer of Hebrews gave to his discouraged readers, and how you can use it in your life. Everybody has hard times – it’s a universal given. The challenge is figuring out how to handle them and what action, if any, to take. Do you give in to despair, get angry, maybe try to figure out a way to put off whatever’s happening? Some of the first century Christ-followers were in this situation. As Pastor Mark will be teaching today, they had many of the same choices people today have. You’ll find out the encouragement that the writer of Hebrews gave to his discouraged readers, and how you can use it in your life. Everybody has hard times – it’s a universal given. The challenge is figuring out how to handle them and what action, if any, to take. Do you give in to despair, get angry, maybe try to figure out a way to put off whatever’s happening? Some of the first century Christ-followers were in this situation. As Pastor Mark will be teaching today, they had many of the same choices people today have. You’ll find out the encouragement that the writer of Hebrews gave to his discouraged readers, and how you can use it in your life. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000063150/LFL20210414.mp36070d20e89033.mp3 Wed, 14 Apr 2021 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer Have you ever been in a spot where you were being pressured to give up your faith in Jesus? There are a few situations in America where that might happen, but it definitely happens if you were raised Hindu or Muslim, for example. Pastor Mark’s teaching today about a group of Jewish believers who were under pressure from the culture they left and the rulers of Rome. You’ll hear about their struggle as they’re being tempted to leave Christianity and return to the relative peace and safety of Judaism. Have you ever been in a spot where you were being pressured to give up your faith in Jesus? There are a few situations in America where that might happen, but it definitely happens if you were raised Hindu or Muslim, for example. Pastor Mark’s teaching today about a group of Jewish believers who were under pressure from the culture they left and the rulers of Rome. You’ll hear about their struggle as they’re being tempted to leave Christianity and return to the relative peace and safety of Judaism. Have you ever been in a spot where you were being pressured to give up your faith in Jesus? There are a few situations in America where that might happen, but it definitely happens if you were raised Hindu or Muslim, for example. Pastor Mark’s teaching today about a group of Jewish believers who were under pressure from the culture they left and the rulers of Rome. You’ll hear about their struggle as they’re being tempted to leave Christianity and return to the relative peace and safety of Judaism. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000063149/LFL20210413.mp36070d1cc310e7.mp3 Tue, 13 Apr 2021 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer The church has it pretty good in America. There’s not much in the way of opposition or persecution, especially on the governmental level. The same can’t be said in many countries around the world, though. In several countries, you risk not just losing your job, but your freedom and maybe your life. Pastor Mark will be teaching today about a group in the early church that were under such intense persecution that they were thinking about going back to Judaism, and the writer of Hebrews’ urging them to hold on. The church has it pretty good in America. There’s not much in the way of opposition or persecution, especially on the governmental level. The same can’t be said in many countries around the world, though. In several countries, you risk not just losing your job, but your freedom and maybe your life. Pastor Mark will be teaching today about a group in the early church that were under such intense persecution that they were thinking about going back to Judaism, and the writer of Hebrews’ urging them to hold on. The church has it pretty good in America. There’s not much in the way of opposition or persecution, especially on the governmental level. The same can’t be said in many countries around the world, though. In several countries, you risk not just losing your job, but your freedom and maybe your life. Pastor Mark will be teaching today about a group in the early church that were under such intense persecution that they were thinking about going back to Judaism, and the writer of Hebrews’ urging them to hold on. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000063148/LFL20210412.mp36070d119b1e83.mp3 Mon, 12 Apr 2021 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer Did you know that there are thousands of church splits every year? The reasons range from the silly to the serious, but the end result is hurt hearts – and a figurative black eye for Jesus in the community. Jesus’ prayer in John 17 makes it clear that this divisiveness isn’t what He intends for His people. Pastor Mark will be teaching today about the basic problem in these situations. You’ll find out what God wants from you. You’ll discover the type of attitude you should be living with and how to get the strength to live that way. Did you know that there are thousands of church splits every year? The reasons range from the silly to the serious, but the end result is hurt hearts – and a figurative black eye for Jesus in the community. Jesus’ prayer in John 17 makes it clear that this divisiveness isn’t what He intends for His people. Pastor Mark will be teaching today about the basic problem in these situations. You’ll find out what God wants from you. You’ll discover the type of attitude you should be living with and how to get the strength to live that way. Did you know that there are thousands of church splits every year? The reasons range from the silly to the serious, but the end result is hurt hearts – and a figurative black eye for Jesus in the community. Jesus’ prayer in John 17 makes it clear that this divisiveness isn’t what He intends for His people. Pastor Mark will be teaching today about the basic problem in these situations. You’ll find out what God wants from you. You’ll discover the type of attitude you should be living with and how to get the strength to live that way. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000062589/LFL20210409.mp360679b214c771.mp3 Fri, 09 Apr 2021 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer People think that God has a lot of rules that you have to follow to get into heaven. Well, there are a lot of rules, especially in the Old Testament – over six hundred! And while there are some rules in the New Testament, Jesus broke it down to two: Love God, love people. Pastor Mark will be teaching today about all of those rules. You’ll hear about the reasoning behind God giving all of them to mankind. You’ll find out about the result of His giving the Law, and what those rules were leading to, the ultimate sacrifice of Jesus. People think that God has a lot of rules that you have to follow to get into heaven. Well, there are a lot of rules, especially in the Old Testament – over six hundred! And while there are some rules in the New Testament, Jesus broke it down to two: Love God, love people. Pastor Mark will be teaching today about all of those rules. You’ll hear about the reasoning behind God giving all of them to mankind. You’ll find out about the result of His giving the Law, and what those rules were leading to, the ultimate sacrifice of Jesus. People think that God has a lot of rules that you have to follow to get into heaven. Well, there are a lot of rules, especially in the Old Testament – over six hundred! And while there are some rules in the New Testament, Jesus broke it down to two: Love God, love people. Pastor Mark will be teaching today about all of those rules. You’ll hear about the reasoning behind God giving all of them to mankind. You’ll find out about the result of His giving the Law, and what those rules were leading to, the ultimate sacrifice of Jesus. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000062588/LFL20210408.mp360679ad661a79.mp3 Thu, 08 Apr 2021 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer People have been trying to work their way into heaven almost since the beginning of time. By making up and following rules, sacrifices of all kinds – including human – they hoped to pay a big enough price to get God’s attention and let them in. But as Pastor Mark will be teaching today, even following God’s rules isn’t enough to get anyone into heaven. You’ll hear about God’s reasons for making these impossible rules. You’ll find out about the solution that God offers mankind, and what must be done to receive that remedy. People have been trying to work their way into heaven almost since the beginning of time. By making up and following rules, sacrifices of all kinds – including human – they hoped to pay a big enough price to get God’s attention and let them in. But as Pastor Mark will be teaching today, even following God’s rules isn’t enough to get anyone into heaven. You’ll hear about God’s reasons for making these impossible rules. You’ll find out about the solution that God offers mankind, and what must be done to receive that remedy. People have been trying to work their way into heaven almost since the beginning of time. By making up and following rules, sacrifices of all kinds – including human – they hoped to pay a big enough price to get God’s attention and let them in. But as Pastor Mark will be teaching today, even following God’s rules isn’t enough to get anyone into heaven. You’ll hear about God’s reasons for making these impossible rules. You’ll find out about the solution that God offers mankind, and what must be done to receive that remedy. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000062587/LFL20210407.mp360679a801c19d.mp3 Wed, 07 Apr 2021 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer The marketing philosophy of the world is to try to make you unhappy with whatever you have. They want you to strive for more and, of course, to get that ‘more’ from them. But is this the way for a Christ-follower to live? Pastor Mark will answer this question in his teaching today. You’ll hear what the Bible has to say about trying to acquire more stuff, as well as about contentment. In addition to learning about the benefits of contentment, you’ll find out what happens when you allow stuff to start ruling your life. The marketing philosophy of the world is to try to make you unhappy with whatever you have. They want you to strive for more and, of course, to get that ‘more’ from them. But is this the way for a Christ-follower to live? Pastor Mark will answer this question in his teaching today. You’ll hear what the Bible has to say about trying to acquire more stuff, as well as about contentment. In addition to learning about the benefits of contentment, you’ll find out what happens when you allow stuff to start ruling your life. The marketing philosophy of the world is to try to make you unhappy with whatever you have. They want you to strive for more and, of course, to get that ‘more’ from them. But is this the way for a Christ-follower to live? Pastor Mark will answer this question in his teaching today. You’ll hear what the Bible has to say about trying to acquire more stuff, as well as about contentment. In addition to learning about the benefits of contentment, you’ll find out what happens when you allow stuff to start ruling your life. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000062586/LFL20210406.mp360679a37761cf.mp3 Tue, 06 Apr 2021 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer Have you ever done something you knew was wrong and seemed to get away with it? You felt pretty good for a while – until the deed was discovered. Things didn’t go so well after that, did they? You’ll find out in Pastor Mark’s teaching today that there are always consequences for breaking God’s laws. The negatives might not show up for a while; in fact, things might seem to get better after your sin. But you’ll be reminded through the life of King David that there’s always a price to be paid for sin. Have you ever done something you knew was wrong and seemed to get away with it? You felt pretty good for a while – until the deed was discovered. Things didn’t go so well after that, did they? You’ll find out in Pastor Mark’s teaching today that there are always consequences for breaking God’s laws. The negatives might not show up for a while; in fact, things might seem to get better after your sin. But you’ll be reminded through the life of King David that there’s always a price to be paid for sin. Have you ever done something you knew was wrong and seemed to get away with it? You felt pretty good for a while – until the deed was discovered. Things didn’t go so well after that, did they? You’ll find out in Pastor Mark’s teaching today that there are always consequences for breaking God’s laws. The negatives might not show up for a while; in fact, things might seem to get better after your sin. But you’ll be reminded through the life of King David that there’s always a price to be paid for sin. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000062585/LFL20210405.mp3606799ea781f4.mp3 Mon, 05 Apr 2021 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer The world has one message that blares out every day: whatever you have is inadequate, and you need to get the latest, greatest version! How do you as a Christ-follower deal with the messages of greed that bombard you every day? Pastor Mark’s teaching today will tell you. He’ll be talking about the basic problem that everyone has – greed. You’ll find out why you have feelings of wanting more. You’ll learn God’s method for putting down the temptation to want more, and you’ll find out about how to be content. The world has one message that blares out every day: whatever you have is inadequate, and you need to get the latest, greatest version! How do you as a Christ-follower deal with the messages of greed that bombard you every day? Pastor Mark’s teaching today will tell you. He’ll be talking about the basic problem that everyone has – greed. You’ll find out why you have feelings of wanting more. You’ll learn God’s method for putting down the temptation to want more, and you’ll find out about how to be content. The world has one message that blares out every day: whatever you have is inadequate, and you need to get the latest, greatest version! How do you as a Christ-follower deal with the messages of greed that bombard you every day? Pastor Mark’s teaching today will tell you. He’ll be talking about the basic problem that everyone has – greed. You’ll find out why you have feelings of wanting more. You’ll learn God’s method for putting down the temptation to want more, and you’ll find out about how to be content. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000062448/LFL20210402.mp3605fd833277dc.mp3 Fri, 02 Apr 2021 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer A lot of the battles that Christ followers have to fight are in a combination of spiritual and mental areas. The inherent negativity of the world wants you to agree with it, while God wants you to look to Him. And of course, Satan is trying to flood your mind with negative thoughts of your relationship with God. In Pastor Mark's teaching today, you’ll hear about God’s command to be honest. You’ll learn about the importance of becoming so familiar with the truth that you’ll be able to recognize Satan’s lies. A lot of the battles that Christ followers have to fight are in a combination of spiritual and mental areas. The inherent negativity of the world wants you to agree with it, while God wants you to look to Him. And of course, Satan is trying to flood your mind with negative thoughts of your relationship with God. In Pastor Mark's teaching today, you’ll hear about God’s command to be honest. You’ll learn about the importance of becoming so familiar with the truth that you’ll be able to recognize Satan’s lies. A lot of the battles that Christ followers have to fight are in a combination of spiritual and mental areas. The inherent negativity of the world wants you to agree with it, while God wants you to look to Him. And of course, Satan is trying to flood your mind with negative thoughts of your relationship with God. In Pastor Mark's teaching today, you’ll hear about God’s command to be honest. You’ll learn about the importance of becoming so familiar with the truth that you’ll be able to recognize Satan’s lies. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000062447/LFL20210401.mp3605fd7b04f353.mp3 Thu, 01 Apr 2021 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer There’s a saying: “Talk is cheap”. This refers to the importance of deeds over empty words. While actions certainly have their place, words – all words – have their usefulness, too. Pastor Mark will be teaching today what the Bible has to say about words. You’ll discover that in the scriptures, words have great meaning. Pastor Mark will show that all words that are spoken affect people, whether it be for good or for harm. You’ll learn the value you need to place on your words so that you bring honor to God. There’s a saying: “Talk is cheap”. This refers to the importance of deeds over empty words. While actions certainly have their place, words – all words – have their usefulness, too. Pastor Mark will be teaching today what the Bible has to say about words. You’ll discover that in the scriptures, words have great meaning. Pastor Mark will show that all words that are spoken affect people, whether it be for good or for harm. You’ll learn the value you need to place on your words so that you bring honor to God. There’s a saying: “Talk is cheap”. This refers to the importance of deeds over empty words. While actions certainly have their place, words – all words – have their usefulness, too. Pastor Mark will be teaching today what the Bible has to say about words. You’ll discover that in the scriptures, words have great meaning. Pastor Mark will show that all words that are spoken affect people, whether it be for good or for harm. You’ll learn the value you need to place on your words so that you bring honor to God. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000062446/LFL20210331.mp3605fd7506592a.mp3 Wed, 31 Mar 2021 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer No normal person wants to live with someone who lies all of the time. People complain about politicians and hold them in very low regard because the perception is that they lie most, if not all, of the time. In Pastor Mark’s teaching today, he’ll be talking about the nature of the two kingdoms in this world. You’ll learn that you’re a member of either God’s kingdom or Satan’s kingdom. You’ll find out information about the nature of these two leaders, which one leads to life, and which leads to death. No normal person wants to live with someone who lies all of the time. People complain about politicians and hold them in very low regard because the perception is that they lie most, if not all, of the time. In Pastor Mark’s teaching today, he’ll be talking about the nature of the two kingdoms in this world. You’ll learn that you’re a member of either God’s kingdom or Satan’s kingdom. You’ll find out information about the nature of these two leaders, which one leads to life, and which leads to death. No normal person wants to live with someone who lies all of the time. People complain about politicians and hold them in very low regard because the perception is that they lie most, if not all, of the time. In Pastor Mark’s teaching today, he’ll be talking about the nature of the two kingdoms in this world. You’ll learn that you’re a member of either God’s kingdom or Satan’s kingdom. You’ll find out information about the nature of these two leaders, which one leads to life, and which leads to death. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000062445/LFL20210330.mp3605fd68eb9495.mp3 Tue, 30 Mar 2021 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer Marriage is fundamentally two – usually very different – people who have decided to combine their two lives into one life, together. This act of conjoining means that there’s going to be friction, as the rough edges of each partner get smoothed down by the constant rubbing together. In Pastor Mark’s teaching today, he’ll be giving tips on how to become a better marriage partner. You’ll find out the way that God originally planned for marriages to work out, and you’ll hear how to make your own marriage better. Marriage is fundamentally two – usually very different – people who have decided to combine their two lives into one life, together. This act of conjoining means that there’s going to be friction, as the rough edges of each partner get smoothed down by the constant rubbing together. In Pastor Mark’s teaching today, he’ll be giving tips on how to become a better marriage partner. You’ll find out the way that God originally planned for marriages to work out, and you’ll hear how to make your own marriage better. Marriage is fundamentally two – usually very different – people who have decided to combine their two lives into one life, together. This act of conjoining means that there’s going to be friction, as the rough edges of each partner get smoothed down by the constant rubbing together. In Pastor Mark’s teaching today, he’ll be giving tips on how to become a better marriage partner. You’ll find out the way that God originally planned for marriages to work out, and you’ll hear how to make your own marriage better. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000062444/LFL20210329.mp3605fd5ce7f956.mp3 Mon, 29 Mar 2021 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer Marriage is a complicated relationship. You have two people, with their own wants, preferences, likes, and dislikes. In the midst of working out how to make the marriage work, many times the spiritual aspect of the relationship gets set aside. Pastor Mark will be teaching today about the critical importance God places on the spiritual side of marriage. You’ll find out why the spiritual life of the couple matters, both to God and themselves. You’ll hear about ways the couple can get this area of their relationship going the right way. Marriage is a complicated relationship. You have two people, with their own wants, preferences, likes, and dislikes. In the midst of working out how to make the marriage work, many times the spiritual aspect of the relationship gets set aside. Pastor Mark will be teaching today about the critical importance God places on the spiritual side of marriage. You’ll find out why the spiritual life of the couple matters, both to God and themselves. You’ll hear about ways the couple can get this area of their relationship going the right way. Marriage is a complicated relationship. You have two people, with their own wants, preferences, likes, and dislikes. In the midst of working out how to make the marriage work, many times the spiritual aspect of the relationship gets set aside. Pastor Mark will be teaching today about the critical importance God places on the spiritual side of marriage. You’ll find out why the spiritual life of the couple matters, both to God and themselves. You’ll hear about ways the couple can get this area of their relationship going the right way. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000062242/LFL20210326.mp36054eff455164.mp3 Fri, 26 Mar 2021 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer Marriage is tough. Even when both spouses are working at making their marriage the best they can, it is really hard. Many in the world (and some in the church) have even given up on marriage altogether, opting for living together without matrimony. In Pastor Mark’s teaching today, he’ll talk about the difficulty of making marriage work. You’ll learn some of the reasons the marriage relationship is hard. You’ll find out about God’s original intention for marriage, and how you can incorporate that in your life. Marriage is tough. Even when both spouses are working at making their marriage the best they can, it is really hard. Many in the world (and some in the church) have even given up on marriage altogether, opting for living together without matrimony. In Pastor Mark’s teaching today, he’ll talk about the difficulty of making marriage work. You’ll learn some of the reasons the marriage relationship is hard. You’ll find out about God’s original intention for marriage, and how you can incorporate that in your life. Marriage is tough. Even when both spouses are working at making their marriage the best they can, it is really hard. Many in the world (and some in the church) have even given up on marriage altogether, opting for living together without matrimony. In Pastor Mark’s teaching today, he’ll talk about the difficulty of making marriage work. You’ll learn some of the reasons the marriage relationship is hard. You’ll find out about God’s original intention for marriage, and how you can incorporate that in your life. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000062241/LFL20210325.mp36054efb42e0d8.mp3 Thu, 25 Mar 2021 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer The Bible talks about “the lust of the eyes” as being a forerunner to sinful actions. You’d be hard-pressed to think of a sinful action that didn’t begin with seeing or imagining seeing the end result. As Pastor Mark teaches today about God’s command for sexual purity, you’ll hear about the role the eye has in this area. You’ll learn about the ways the world tries to entice you to indulge in thoughts of unbiblical sex. Pastor Mark will show you ways to keep from giving in to those temptations. The Bible talks about “the lust of the eyes” as being a forerunner to sinful actions. You’d be hard-pressed to think of a sinful action that didn’t begin with seeing or imagining seeing the end result. As Pastor Mark teaches today about God’s command for sexual purity, you’ll hear about the role the eye has in this area. You’ll learn about the ways the world tries to entice you to indulge in thoughts of unbiblical sex. Pastor Mark will show you ways to keep from giving in to those temptations. The Bible talks about “the lust of the eyes” as being a forerunner to sinful actions. You’d be hard-pressed to think of a sinful action that didn’t begin with seeing or imagining seeing the end result. As Pastor Mark teaches today about God’s command for sexual purity, you’ll hear about the role the eye has in this area. You’ll learn about the ways the world tries to entice you to indulge in thoughts of unbiblical sex. Pastor Mark will show you ways to keep from giving in to those temptations. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000062240/LFL20210324.mp36054ef7502967.mp3 Wed, 24 Mar 2021 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer People who call themselves Christians often have the unfortunate habit of looking at the world and its pattern of sin and thinking themselves “better” because they don’t do those particular transgressions. Pastor Mark will be teaching today against that wrong thinking. You’ll come to understand that God’s standards are what Christ-followers should be using, which sometimes might put you in an uncomfortable position. You’ll find out the reasons for the rules God’s set in place. People who call themselves Christians often have the unfortunate habit of looking at the world and its pattern of sin and thinking themselves “better” because they don’t do those particular transgressions. Pastor Mark will be teaching today against that wrong thinking. You’ll come to understand that God’s standards are what Christ-followers should be using, which sometimes might put you in an uncomfortable position. You’ll find out the reasons for the rules God’s set in place. People who call themselves Christians often have the unfortunate habit of looking at the world and its pattern of sin and thinking themselves “better” because they don’t do those particular transgressions. Pastor Mark will be teaching today against that wrong thinking. You’ll come to understand that God’s standards are what Christ-followers should be using, which sometimes might put you in an uncomfortable position. You’ll find out the reasons for the rules God’s set in place. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000062239/LFL20210323.mp36054ef36532d4.mp3 Tue, 23 Mar 2021 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer People outside of the Church – and even some inside it – think that God hates sex. They look at Him as a killjoy, because they want to be able to sleep with whomever they like, whenever they like. No rules. Pastor Mark, in his teaching today, will show how the ‘no rules’ crowd gets it wrong. You’ll hear about the chaos and dysfunction that happens from doing life your own way rather than God’s way. You’ll also be reminded of God’s grace and mercy that can enter your life when you decide to do things His way. People outside of the Church – and even some inside it – think that God hates sex. They look at Him as a killjoy, because they want to be able to sleep with whomever they like, whenever they like. No rules. Pastor Mark, in his teaching today, will show how the ‘no rules’ crowd gets it wrong. You’ll hear about the chaos and dysfunction that happens from doing life your own way rather than God’s way. You’ll also be reminded of God’s grace and mercy that can enter your life when you decide to do things His way. People outside of the Church – and even some inside it – think that God hates sex. They look at Him as a killjoy, because they want to be able to sleep with whomever they like, whenever they like. No rules. Pastor Mark, in his teaching today, will show how the ‘no rules’ crowd gets it wrong. You’ll hear about the chaos and dysfunction that happens from doing life your own way rather than God’s way. You’ll also be reminded of God’s grace and mercy that can enter your life when you decide to do things His way. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000062238/LFL20210322.mp36054eedfb9709.mp3 Mon, 22 Mar 2021 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer Anger and hurt are such strong emotions. People can – and do – commit horrible crimes, driven by those two feelings. When someone does you wrong, the last thing you want to do is to give up the right to hurt them back, which is what forgiveness is. Pastor Mark will be teaching today about the power of anger, which is a twin to the desire to murder. You’ll find out about why God said not to murder, why the road that ends at murder starts with anger and hurt, and how to let God help you to forgive. Anger and hurt are such strong emotions. People can – and do – commit horrible crimes, driven by those two feelings. When someone does you wrong, the last thing you want to do is to give up the right to hurt them back, which is what forgiveness is. Pastor Mark will be teaching today about the power of anger, which is a twin to the desire to murder. You’ll find out about why God said not to murder, why the road that ends at murder starts with anger and hurt, and how to let God help you to forgive. Anger and hurt are such strong emotions. People can – and do – commit horrible crimes, driven by those two feelings. When someone does you wrong, the last thing you want to do is to give up the right to hurt them back, which is what forgiveness is. Pastor Mark will be teaching today about the power of anger, which is a twin to the desire to murder. You’ll find out about why God said not to murder, why the road that ends at murder starts with anger and hurt, and how to let God help you to forgive. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000062073/LFL20210319.mp3604bb9e6d16ba.mp3 Fri, 19 Mar 2021 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer The world seems to be getting angrier and angrier. You have the TV shows where people are encouraged to be aggressive toward, and even fight, one another. Even on the more “normal” shows, there’s a level of malice that’s increased over the years. So how, as a Christ-follower, should you behave? Pastor Mark will be addressing this issue in his teaching today. You’ll hear what God has to say about anger. You’ll learn what the origin of anger inside you is, and you’ll find out what God’s remedy is. The world seems to be getting angrier and angrier. You have the TV shows where people are encouraged to be aggressive toward, and even fight, one another. Even on the more “normal” shows, there’s a level of malice that’s increased over the years. So how, as a Christ-follower, should you behave? Pastor Mark will be addressing this issue in his teaching today. You’ll hear what God has to say about anger. You’ll learn what the origin of anger inside you is, and you’ll find out what God’s remedy is. The world seems to be getting angrier and angrier. You have the TV shows where people are encouraged to be aggressive toward, and even fight, one another. Even on the more “normal” shows, there’s a level of malice that’s increased over the years. So how, as a Christ-follower, should you behave? Pastor Mark will be addressing this issue in his teaching today. You’ll hear what God has to say about anger. You’ll learn what the origin of anger inside you is, and you’ll find out what God’s remedy is. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000062072/LFL20210318.mp3604bb974456cf.mp3 Thu, 18 Mar 2021 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer All around you, people are hurting. They are your coworkers, people you see at the grocery store, in your church, maybe even in your home. They’re looking for solutions to the issues of their lives. Pastor Mark’s teaching today will be addressing these people and the root cause of their problems. He’ll tell you how some of these people, because of their neglect of the First Commandment, find themselves violating the sixth one. You’ll hear about what your job as a Christ-follower is in making a difference in their lives. All around you, people are hurting. They are your coworkers, people you see at the grocery store, in your church, maybe even in your home. They’re looking for solutions to the issues of their lives. Pastor Mark’s teaching today will be addressing these people and the root cause of their problems. He’ll tell you how some of these people, because of their neglect of the First Commandment, find themselves violating the sixth one. You’ll hear about what your job as a Christ-follower is in making a difference in their lives. All around you, people are hurting. They are your coworkers, people you see at the grocery store, in your church, maybe even in your home. They’re looking for solutions to the issues of their lives. Pastor Mark’s teaching today will be addressing these people and the root cause of their problems. He’ll tell you how some of these people, because of their neglect of the First Commandment, find themselves violating the sixth one. You’ll hear about what your job as a Christ-follower is in making a difference in their lives. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000062071/LFL20210317.mp3604bb924d1f3d.mp3 Wed, 17 Mar 2021 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer Most people, whether they are Christ followers or not, understand that the norm for the family is for there to be a father and a mother. For whatever reason, there are many children who are being raised by one parent. Pastor Mark’s teaching today on the fifth Commandment reinforces God’s original intent. You’ll learn about the spiritual aspect of families and about Satan’s desire to corrupt everything that God creates. You’ll find out about the grace of God that can overcome the mistakes you might have made. Most people, whether they are Christ followers or not, understand that the norm for the family is for there to be a father and a mother. For whatever reason, there are many children who are being raised by one parent. Pastor Mark’s teaching today on the fifth Commandment reinforces God’s original intent. You’ll learn about the spiritual aspect of families and about Satan’s desire to corrupt everything that God creates. You’ll find out about the grace of God that can overcome the mistakes you might have made. Most people, whether they are Christ followers or not, understand that the norm for the family is for there to be a father and a mother. For whatever reason, there are many children who are being raised by one parent. Pastor Mark’s teaching today on the fifth Commandment reinforces God’s original intent. You’ll learn about the spiritual aspect of families and about Satan’s desire to corrupt everything that God creates. You’ll find out about the grace of God that can overcome the mistakes you might have made. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000062070/LFL20210316.mp3604bb8e18e6f5.mp3 Tue, 16 Mar 2021 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer The world is full of disrespecting of authority. Everywhere you look you see situations where the authority figure is mocked and ignored. In most sitcoms, the boss or parents are shown to be clueless buffoons, unworthy of respect and obedience. Pastor Mark’s teaching today is about God’s affirmation of the original building block of society, the family. You’ll hear what God had to say about the structure and composition of the family. You’ll find out how the lessons you learn at home can benefit you for the rest of your life. The world is full of disrespecting of authority. Everywhere you look you see situations where the authority figure is mocked and ignored. In most sitcoms, the boss or parents are shown to be clueless buffoons, unworthy of respect and obedience. Pastor Mark’s teaching today is about God’s affirmation of the original building block of society, the family. You’ll hear what God had to say about the structure and composition of the family. You’ll find out how the lessons you learn at home can benefit you for the rest of your life. The world is full of disrespecting of authority. Everywhere you look you see situations where the authority figure is mocked and ignored. In most sitcoms, the boss or parents are shown to be clueless buffoons, unworthy of respect and obedience. Pastor Mark’s teaching today is about God’s affirmation of the original building block of society, the family. You’ll hear what God had to say about the structure and composition of the family. You’ll find out how the lessons you learn at home can benefit you for the rest of your life. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000062069/LFL20210315.mp3604bb86143922.mp3 Mon, 15 Mar 2021 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer One of the things that’s amazing about the Bible is that it can be applied to any people, anywhere, at any time. The reason for that is that the nature of humans hasn’t changed over time. The living circumstances or technology changes, but the nature of people is basically the same. Pastor Mark will be teaching today about a subject that can be frustrating – how, as a child, to relate to your parents. He’ll also be addressing how a parent should lead their children. There’ll be lots of useful biblical wisdom for everyone today. One of the things that’s amazing about the Bible is that it can be applied to any people, anywhere, at any time. The reason for that is that the nature of humans hasn’t changed over time. The living circumstances or technology changes, but the nature of people is basically the same. Pastor Mark will be teaching today about a subject that can be frustrating – how, as a child, to relate to your parents. He’ll also be addressing how a parent should lead their children. There’ll be lots of useful biblical wisdom for everyone today. One of the things that’s amazing about the Bible is that it can be applied to any people, anywhere, at any time. The reason for that is that the nature of humans hasn’t changed over time. The living circumstances or technology changes, but the nature of people is basically the same. Pastor Mark will be teaching today about a subject that can be frustrating – how, as a child, to relate to your parents. He’ll also be addressing how a parent should lead their children. There’ll be lots of useful biblical wisdom for everyone today. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000061855/LFL20210312.mp36042614aa505a.mp3 Fri, 12 Mar 2021 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer Some people really get wound up about this “which day to worship” issue. There are the “Sabbath keepers”, who insist that it has to be done just like the Jews did and do. There are the “Saturday only” or the “Sunday only” groups who have what they think are good reasons for their stands. Pastor Mark will be teaching today that these people are kind of missing the point. You’ll hear about God’s reasoning behind His establishing the Sabbath in the first place, and what He really wants people to get from it. Some people really get wound up about this “which day to worship” issue. There are the “Sabbath keepers”, who insist that it has to be done just like the Jews did and do. There are the “Saturday only” or the “Sunday only” groups who have what they think are good reasons for their stands. Pastor Mark will be teaching today that these people are kind of missing the point. You’ll hear about God’s reasoning behind His establishing the Sabbath in the first place, and what He really wants people to get from it. Some people really get wound up about this “which day to worship” issue. There are the “Sabbath keepers”, who insist that it has to be done just like the Jews did and do. There are the “Saturday only” or the “Sunday only” groups who have what they think are good reasons for their stands. Pastor Mark will be teaching today that these people are kind of missing the point. You’ll hear about God’s reasoning behind His establishing the Sabbath in the first place, and what He really wants people to get from it. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000061856/LFL20210311.mp3604261910123e.mp3 Thu, 11 Mar 2021 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer What’s your favorite day to go to church? Sunday? How ‘bout Saturday? Maybe Wednesday or Thursday works best for you. For the Israelites, it was Saturday, period. That’s what God said, and the penalty for failing to comply was harsh – like death. So Pastor Mark – in his teaching today – will be talking about how Christ followers deal with this particular law. You’ll hear about the idea of the Ten Commandments being concepts rather than simply laws to be obeyed, and you’ll get a better idea of God’s heart behind the laws. What’s your favorite day to go to church? Sunday? How ‘bout Saturday? Maybe Wednesday or Thursday works best for you. For the Israelites, it was Saturday, period. That’s what God said, and the penalty for failing to comply was harsh – like death. So Pastor Mark – in his teaching today – will be talking about how Christ followers deal with this particular law. You’ll hear about the idea of the Ten Commandments being concepts rather than simply laws to be obeyed, and you’ll get a better idea of God’s heart behind the laws. What’s your favorite day to go to church? Sunday? How ‘bout Saturday? Maybe Wednesday or Thursday works best for you. For the Israelites, it was Saturday, period. That’s what God said, and the penalty for failing to comply was harsh – like death. So Pastor Mark – in his teaching today – will be talking about how Christ followers deal with this particular law. You’ll hear about the idea of the Ten Commandments being concepts rather than simply laws to be obeyed, and you’ll get a better idea of God’s heart behind the laws. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000061857/LFL20210310.mp3604261e215410.mp3 Wed, 10 Mar 2021 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer It’s interesting that when man thinks he’s smarter than God and changes what God put in place, it crashes and burns – sometimes spectacularly. If you design a product, you understand that it’s supposed to work the way you designed it to. In Pastor Mark’s teaching today, he’ll be showing that it’s the same for people. When they try to live their lives in a way that God didn’t intend them to, things don’t go good for them. You’ll learn the importance of rest and worship for your whole body, and your relationships. It’s interesting that when man thinks he’s smarter than God and changes what God put in place, it crashes and burns – sometimes spectacularly. If you design a product, you understand that it’s supposed to work the way you designed it to. In Pastor Mark’s teaching today, he’ll be showing that it’s the same for people. When they try to live their lives in a way that God didn’t intend them to, things don’t go good for them. You’ll learn the importance of rest and worship for your whole body, and your relationships. It’s interesting that when man thinks he’s smarter than God and changes what God put in place, it crashes and burns – sometimes spectacularly. If you design a product, you understand that it’s supposed to work the way you designed it to. In Pastor Mark’s teaching today, he’ll be showing that it’s the same for people. When they try to live their lives in a way that God didn’t intend them to, things don’t go good for them. You’ll learn the importance of rest and worship for your whole body, and your relationships. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000061858/LFL20210309.mp3604262218daad.mp3 Tue, 09 Mar 2021 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer It might be safe to say that no one listening to this teaching is going to become an ambassador to a foreign country. However, that doesn’t mean that you don’t know what an ambassador’s job is. An ambassador is the face of his country to the country he’s called to serve in. Pastor Mark will be teaching today that it’s exactly the same for the Christ follower. You’ll learn the importance of honoring the names of Jesus and Jehovah. You’ll also discover ways of dishonoring their names that you might not have thought of. It might be safe to say that no one listening to this teaching is going to become an ambassador to a foreign country. However, that doesn’t mean that you don’t know what an ambassador’s job is. An ambassador is the face of his country to the country he’s called to serve in. Pastor Mark will be teaching today that it’s exactly the same for the Christ follower. You’ll learn the importance of honoring the names of Jesus and Jehovah. You’ll also discover ways of dishonoring their names that you might not have thought of. It might be safe to say that no one listening to this teaching is going to become an ambassador to a foreign country. However, that doesn’t mean that you don’t know what an ambassador’s job is. An ambassador is the face of his country to the country he’s called to serve in. Pastor Mark will be teaching today that it’s exactly the same for the Christ follower. You’ll learn the importance of honoring the names of Jesus and Jehovah. You’ll also discover ways of dishonoring their names that you might not have thought of. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000061860/LFL20210308.mp3604269c4a12cb.mp3 Mon, 08 Mar 2021 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer Everybody dislikes two-faced people. They’re looked down upon, and people try to avoid them. Unfortunately, they’re also found in the Church. People that put on a pious front when they’re in church but outside those walls act no different than the worst nonbeliever. Pastor Mark will be teaching about people like this. He’ll be showing how if you behave in this manner but still call yourself a Christ follower, you endanger more people than just yourself. You’ll find out how much God hates that behavior. Everybody dislikes two-faced people. They’re looked down upon, and people try to avoid them. Unfortunately, they’re also found in the Church. People that put on a pious front when they’re in church but outside those walls act no different than the worst nonbeliever. Pastor Mark will be teaching about people like this. He’ll be showing how if you behave in this manner but still call yourself a Christ follower, you endanger more people than just yourself. You’ll find out how much God hates that behavior. Everybody dislikes two-faced people. They’re looked down upon, and people try to avoid them. Unfortunately, they’re also found in the Church. People that put on a pious front when they’re in church but outside those walls act no different than the worst nonbeliever. Pastor Mark will be teaching about people like this. He’ll be showing how if you behave in this manner but still call yourself a Christ follower, you endanger more people than just yourself. You’ll find out how much God hates that behavior. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000061569/LFL20210305.mp360381f960271f.mp3 Fri, 05 Mar 2021 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer People give their kids some crazy names these days. They seem to name their kids for any – or no – reason at all. This is a lot different than the names in the Old Testament. Parents then gave names that had a meaning of some sort; they weren’t given frivolously. In Pastor Mark’s teaching today, he’ll be talking about the relationship in the Old Testament between names, character and reputation. You’ll hear how this applies to God’s name, and also to you as a Christian (“little Christs”) or Christ follower. People give their kids some crazy names these days. They seem to name their kids for any – or no – reason at all. This is a lot different than the names in the Old Testament. Parents then gave names that had a meaning of some sort; they weren’t given frivolously. In Pastor Mark’s teaching today, he’ll be talking about the relationship in the Old Testament between names, character and reputation. You’ll hear how this applies to God’s name, and also to you as a Christian (“little Christs”) or Christ follower. People give their kids some crazy names these days. They seem to name their kids for any – or no – reason at all. This is a lot different than the names in the Old Testament. Parents then gave names that had a meaning of some sort; they weren’t given frivolously. In Pastor Mark’s teaching today, he’ll be talking about the relationship in the Old Testament between names, character and reputation. You’ll hear how this applies to God’s name, and also to you as a Christian (“little Christs”) or Christ follower. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000061570/LFL20210304.mp36038202bc61a5.mp3 Thu, 04 Mar 2021 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer It’s hard being a Christian parent. Not only do you have the regular parent stuff to be concerned about, you have the added task of being a spiritual leader to your children. The world, of course, is trying to tempt them into following that way of living. Pastor Mark will be teaching today about the importance of parents who are Christ followers to not take days off in their godly living. You’ll be reminded of how closely your children watch you, and how much they imitate you – both virtues and vices. It’s hard being a Christian parent. Not only do you have the regular parent stuff to be concerned about, you have the added task of being a spiritual leader to your children. The world, of course, is trying to tempt them into following that way of living. Pastor Mark will be teaching today about the importance of parents who are Christ followers to not take days off in their godly living. You’ll be reminded of how closely your children watch you, and how much they imitate you – both virtues and vices. It’s hard being a Christian parent. Not only do you have the regular parent stuff to be concerned about, you have the added task of being a spiritual leader to your children. The world, of course, is trying to tempt them into following that way of living. Pastor Mark will be teaching today about the importance of parents who are Christ followers to not take days off in their godly living. You’ll be reminded of how closely your children watch you, and how much they imitate you – both virtues and vices. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000061571/LFL20210303.mp360382070295e4.mp3 Wed, 03 Mar 2021 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer You might’ve heard about curses that can be passed down a family line. These supposed curses afflict a family, many times without them knowing what it is. Well, in Pastor Mark’s teaching today, he’ll be talking about the original generational curse – the one that came from Adam. You’ll hear about God’s warning to the Israelites about leaving their devotion to Him. Pastor Mark will show you how God’s cautioning of Israel as well as the blessings He promised them relates to you in this day and age. You might’ve heard about curses that can be passed down a family line. These supposed curses afflict a family, many times without them knowing what it is. Well, in Pastor Mark’s teaching today, he’ll be talking about the original generational curse – the one that came from Adam. You’ll hear about God’s warning to the Israelites about leaving their devotion to Him. Pastor Mark will show you how God’s cautioning of Israel as well as the blessings He promised them relates to you in this day and age. You might’ve heard about curses that can be passed down a family line. These supposed curses afflict a family, many times without them knowing what it is. Well, in Pastor Mark’s teaching today, he’ll be talking about the original generational curse – the one that came from Adam. You’ll hear about God’s warning to the Israelites about leaving their devotion to Him. Pastor Mark will show you how God’s cautioning of Israel as well as the blessings He promised them relates to you in this day and age. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000061572/LFL20210302.mp3603820f83b54d.mp3 Tue, 02 Mar 2021 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer Parents want the best for their kids. They hope that their children grow up to be better people than they are. They understand that they need to be good role models to their children but often don’t realize how perceptive they can be. Pastor Mark will be teaching today about God’s warnings to the Israelites. You’ll hear about promises both good and bad. You’ll learn about the importance of the parent’s consistent right living before God and the consequences for future generations if they fail to live right. Parents want the best for their kids. They hope that their children grow up to be better people than they are. They understand that they need to be good role models to their children but often don’t realize how perceptive they can be. Pastor Mark will be teaching today about God’s warnings to the Israelites. You’ll hear about promises both good and bad. You’ll learn about the importance of the parent’s consistent right living before God and the consequences for future generations if they fail to live right. Parents want the best for their kids. They hope that their children grow up to be better people than they are. They understand that they need to be good role models to their children but often don’t realize how perceptive they can be. Pastor Mark will be teaching today about God’s warnings to the Israelites. You’ll hear about promises both good and bad. You’ll learn about the importance of the parent’s consistent right living before God and the consequences for future generations if they fail to live right. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000061573/LFL20210301.mp3603821530bf8f.mp3 Mon, 01 Mar 2021 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer Most people in America think of idols as something seen in India or Cambodia, like a statue of the Buddha. Or maybe the golden calf the Israelites worshipped in the desert while waiting for Moses. Well, Pastor Mark’s teaching today will show you that God’s definition is quite different, although it includes those examples. You’ll learn about the importance of keeping God first. You’ll also find out how easy it can be to let other things slip in front of God, and how you can let things that are themselves good become idols, too. Most people in America think of idols as something seen in India or Cambodia, like a statue of the Buddha. Or maybe the golden calf the Israelites worshipped in the desert while waiting for Moses. Well, Pastor Mark’s teaching today will show you that God’s definition is quite different, although it includes those examples. You’ll learn about the importance of keeping God first. You’ll also find out how easy it can be to let other things slip in front of God, and how you can let things that are themselves good become idols, too. Most people in America think of idols as something seen in India or Cambodia, like a statue of the Buddha. Or maybe the golden calf the Israelites worshipped in the desert while waiting for Moses. Well, Pastor Mark’s teaching today will show you that God’s definition is quite different, although it includes those examples. You’ll learn about the importance of keeping God first. You’ll also find out how easy it can be to let other things slip in front of God, and how you can let things that are themselves good become idols, too. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000061295/LFL20210226.mp3602ff3e5c8089.mp3 Fri, 26 Feb 2021 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer People are visual, and respond more fully to a viewable presentation than to words only. Thus, many religions have statues or pictures of their gods for their followers to worship. Pastor Mark will be teaching today about how this violates God’s second law. You’ll find out why it is that God didn’t want the Israelites to make representations of Himself. You’ll see how God expects to be worshipped, and you’ll be reminded of God’s majesty and awesome power, and why He alone should be worshipped. People are visual, and respond more fully to a viewable presentation than to words only. Thus, many religions have statues or pictures of their gods for their followers to worship. Pastor Mark will be teaching today about how this violates God’s second law. You’ll find out why it is that God didn’t want the Israelites to make representations of Himself. You’ll see how God expects to be worshipped, and you’ll be reminded of God’s majesty and awesome power, and why He alone should be worshipped. People are visual, and respond more fully to a viewable presentation than to words only. Thus, many religions have statues or pictures of their gods for their followers to worship. Pastor Mark will be teaching today about how this violates God’s second law. You’ll find out why it is that God didn’t want the Israelites to make representations of Himself. You’ll see how God expects to be worshipped, and you’ll be reminded of God’s majesty and awesome power, and why He alone should be worshipped. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000061296/LFL20210225.mp3602ff42a1e885.mp3 Thu, 25 Feb 2021 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer Every normal human has a nose approximately in the center of their face. This is just what part of being human is, because it’s how God made them. In the same way, God made humans with an inborn desire to worship something greater than themselves. Pastor Mark will be teaching today about this aspect of mankind’s nature as created by God. You’ll hear about God’s instructions to the Israelites and how that matters to you today. You’ll also find out the warnings against making other things god instead of Jehovah. Every normal human has a nose approximately in the center of their face. This is just what part of being human is, because it’s how God made them. In the same way, God made humans with an inborn desire to worship something greater than themselves. Pastor Mark will be teaching today about this aspect of mankind’s nature as created by God. You’ll hear about God’s instructions to the Israelites and how that matters to you today. You’ll also find out the warnings against making other things god instead of Jehovah. Every normal human has a nose approximately in the center of their face. This is just what part of being human is, because it’s how God made them. In the same way, God made humans with an inborn desire to worship something greater than themselves. Pastor Mark will be teaching today about this aspect of mankind’s nature as created by God. You’ll hear about God’s instructions to the Israelites and how that matters to you today. You’ll also find out the warnings against making other things god instead of Jehovah. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000061297/LFL20210224.mp3602ff4720faf4.mp3 Wed, 24 Feb 2021 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer The fall of man happened because Adam and Eve were hung up on someone else telling them what to do. If you have children you’ve experienced a similar thing from them. The problem comes when you try to make the important decisions on your own. Pastor Mark will be teaching today about the responsibility of the Christ follower to let God be the ruler of their life. You’ll hear about the danger of trying to live by your rules, rather than letting the One who knows the future lead you through this life. The fall of man happened because Adam and Eve were hung up on someone else telling them what to do. If you have children you’ve experienced a similar thing from them. The problem comes when you try to make the important decisions on your own. Pastor Mark will be teaching today about the responsibility of the Christ follower to let God be the ruler of their life. You’ll hear about the danger of trying to live by your rules, rather than letting the One who knows the future lead you through this life. The fall of man happened because Adam and Eve were hung up on someone else telling them what to do. If you have children you’ve experienced a similar thing from them. The problem comes when you try to make the important decisions on your own. Pastor Mark will be teaching today about the responsibility of the Christ follower to let God be the ruler of their life. You’ll hear about the danger of trying to live by your rules, rather than letting the One who knows the future lead you through this life. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000061298/LFL20210223.mp3602ff4c0a95e1.mp3 Tue, 23 Feb 2021 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer Mankind is so self-centered. They want to make everything about them, even when it’s clearly not about them. You see this in Adam and Eve’s rebellion against God. They found out that they were wrong. In Pastor Mark’s teaching today, you’ll hear that Christ followers are supposed to be following Jesus’ example. You’ll be reminded about who God is and who you are – or more importantly, who you are not. You’ll learn about the benefits of getting off the throne of your life and letting God take His rightful place. Mankind is so self-centered. They want to make everything about them, even when it’s clearly not about them. You see this in Adam and Eve’s rebellion against God. They found out that they were wrong. In Pastor Mark’s teaching today, you’ll hear that Christ followers are supposed to be following Jesus’ example. You’ll be reminded about who God is and who you are – or more importantly, who you are not. You’ll learn about the benefits of getting off the throne of your life and letting God take His rightful place. Mankind is so self-centered. They want to make everything about them, even when it’s clearly not about them. You see this in Adam and Eve’s rebellion against God. They found out that they were wrong. In Pastor Mark’s teaching today, you’ll hear that Christ followers are supposed to be following Jesus’ example. You’ll be reminded about who God is and who you are – or more importantly, who you are not. You’ll learn about the benefits of getting off the throne of your life and letting God take His rightful place. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000061299/LFL20210222.mp3602ff509037c1.mp3 Mon, 22 Feb 2021 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer People who think that their good deeds get them to heaven believe that following rules is what God’s looking for from mankind. They think that life’s a test and if they “score” high enough, the teacher – God – has got to let them “pass” into heaven. Pastor Mark will be teaching today that these people are tragically incorrect. You’ll find out that they are missing the point God’s trying to make. Pastor Mark will let you know what God’s priorities are if you want to live life God’s way and serve Him. People who think that their good deeds get them to heaven believe that following rules is what God’s looking for from mankind. They think that life’s a test and if they “score” high enough, the teacher – God – has got to let them “pass” into heaven. Pastor Mark will be teaching today that these people are tragically incorrect. You’ll find out that they are missing the point God’s trying to make. Pastor Mark will let you know what God’s priorities are if you want to live life God’s way and serve Him. People who think that their good deeds get them to heaven believe that following rules is what God’s looking for from mankind. They think that life’s a test and if they “score” high enough, the teacher – God – has got to let them “pass” into heaven. Pastor Mark will be teaching today that these people are tragically incorrect. You’ll find out that they are missing the point God’s trying to make. Pastor Mark will let you know what God’s priorities are if you want to live life God’s way and serve Him. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000061077/LFL20210219.mp36026a55b4c1dc.mp3 Fri, 19 Feb 2021 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer The Church of Jesus is filled with people who talk the talk, but don’t walk the walk. Unfortunately, this is nothing new. Jesus had to deal with people that said they were His followers, but weren’t living the life. Pastor Mark will be teaching today about this challenge that all Christ followers have. You’ll hear about why it is that you and others have trouble doing what you say you’re going to do – obey Jesus’ commands. You’ll find out what scripture says the solution is to becoming more consistent in your walk with Christ. The Church of Jesus is filled with people who talk the talk, but don’t walk the walk. Unfortunately, this is nothing new. Jesus had to deal with people that said they were His followers, but weren’t living the life. Pastor Mark will be teaching today about this challenge that all Christ followers have. You’ll hear about why it is that you and others have trouble doing what you say you’re going to do – obey Jesus’ commands. You’ll find out what scripture says the solution is to becoming more consistent in your walk with Christ. The Church of Jesus is filled with people who talk the talk, but don’t walk the walk. Unfortunately, this is nothing new. Jesus had to deal with people that said they were His followers, but weren’t living the life. Pastor Mark will be teaching today about this challenge that all Christ followers have. You’ll hear about why it is that you and others have trouble doing what you say you’re going to do – obey Jesus’ commands. You’ll find out what scripture says the solution is to becoming more consistent in your walk with Christ. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000061078/LFL20210218.mp36026a61f987c8.mp3 Thu, 18 Feb 2021 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer People think that getting into heaven is easy. Just be nice to people, don’t do any serious wrongs, give to charities, and – presto! – you’ve got your ticket to be with God! Pastor Mark will be teaching today about how wrong this thinking is. You’ll learn that God’s standard is far different than the one you heard at the beginning of this broadcast. You’ll also learn the real reason that God gave His commandments, and the pickle that that puts you in. You’ll find out from Pastor Mark how God was trying to get His people to understand one thing. People think that getting into heaven is easy. Just be nice to people, don’t do any serious wrongs, give to charities, and – presto! – you’ve got your ticket to be with God! Pastor Mark will be teaching today about how wrong this thinking is. You’ll learn that God’s standard is far different than the one you heard at the beginning of this broadcast. You’ll also learn the real reason that God gave His commandments, and the pickle that that puts you in. You’ll find out from Pastor Mark how God was trying to get His people to understand one thing. People think that getting into heaven is easy. Just be nice to people, don’t do any serious wrongs, give to charities, and – presto! – you’ve got your ticket to be with God! Pastor Mark will be teaching today about how wrong this thinking is. You’ll learn that God’s standard is far different than the one you heard at the beginning of this broadcast. You’ll also learn the real reason that God gave His commandments, and the pickle that that puts you in. You’ll find out from Pastor Mark how God was trying to get His people to understand one thing. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000061079/LFL20210217.mp36026a69631252.mp3 Wed, 17 Feb 2021 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer Most people resist being told what to do. It’s part of human nature, passed down from Adam and Eve. Over time, people rejected what God told them to do so they decided to live as if He doesn’t exist. Pastor Mark, in his teaching today, will be talking about man’s need for rules to live life without chaos. You’ll learn how all of the rules in society come from God’s original rules. Pastor Mark will show you how instead of binding you up, following God’s rules will free you to be who God wants you to be. Most people resist being told what to do. It’s part of human nature, passed down from Adam and Eve. Over time, people rejected what God told them to do so they decided to live as if He doesn’t exist. Pastor Mark, in his teaching today, will be talking about man’s need for rules to live life without chaos. You’ll learn how all of the rules in society come from God’s original rules. Pastor Mark will show you how instead of binding you up, following God’s rules will free you to be who God wants you to be. Most people resist being told what to do. It’s part of human nature, passed down from Adam and Eve. Over time, people rejected what God told them to do so they decided to live as if He doesn’t exist. Pastor Mark, in his teaching today, will be talking about man’s need for rules to live life without chaos. You’ll learn how all of the rules in society come from God’s original rules. Pastor Mark will show you how instead of binding you up, following God’s rules will free you to be who God wants you to be. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000061080/LFL20210216.mp36026a6e3b038c.mp3 Tue, 16 Feb 2021 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer One of the problems with reading the stories in the Bible where God did miracles is thinking that the only way God works miracles is in big, spectacular ways. That kind of thinking leads to a belief that God can’t help you with the ‘normal’ things in life. Pastor Mark will be teaching today that if you’re thinking that way, you need to change that up. He won’t be talking about the events that happen, but the mindset of the people those things happened to. You’ll learn that there are miracles both large and small, and it’s vital that you learn that God’s already doing them; you just need to recognize them for what they are. One of the problems with reading the stories in the Bible where God did miracles is thinking that the only way God works miracles is in big, spectacular ways. That kind of thinking leads to a belief that God can’t help you with the ‘normal’ things in life. Pastor Mark will be teaching today that if you’re thinking that way, you need to change that up. He won’t be talking about the events that happen, but the mindset of the people those things happened to. You’ll learn that there are miracles both large and small, and it’s vital that you learn that God’s already doing them; you just need to recognize them for what they are. One of the problems with reading the stories in the Bible where God did miracles is thinking that the only way God works miracles is in big, spectacular ways. That kind of thinking leads to a belief that God can’t help you with the ‘normal’ things in life. Pastor Mark will be teaching today that if you’re thinking that way, you need to change that up. He won’t be talking about the events that happen, but the mindset of the people those things happened to. You’ll learn that there are miracles both large and small, and it’s vital that you learn that God’s already doing them; you just need to recognize them for what they are. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000061081/LFL20210215.mp36026a734bf6e4.mp3 Mon, 15 Feb 2021 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer When people think of people of faith, they usually think about people that God used to do amazing things. Moses and the parting of the Red Sea, the three Hebrews who went into the fire rather than bow down to idols and were unharmed, or the miracles that the Apostles did. And then there’s you, the ‘normal’ person. What do you have in common with those people, you might ask. Well, Pastor Mark will be teaching about that. You’ll learn that the differences between you and them isn’t as great as you might think. You’ll find out the qualities that made them who they were, and that you can acquire those traits, too. When people think of people of faith, they usually think about people that God used to do amazing things. Moses and the parting of the Red Sea, the three Hebrews who went into the fire rather than bow down to idols and were unharmed, or the miracles that the Apostles did. And then there’s you, the ‘normal’ person. What do you have in common with those people, you might ask. Well, Pastor Mark will be teaching about that. You’ll learn that the differences between you and them isn’t as great as you might think. You’ll find out the qualities that made them who they were, and that you can acquire those traits, too. When people think of people of faith, they usually think about people that God used to do amazing things. Moses and the parting of the Red Sea, the three Hebrews who went into the fire rather than bow down to idols and were unharmed, or the miracles that the Apostles did. And then there’s you, the ‘normal’ person. What do you have in common with those people, you might ask. Well, Pastor Mark will be teaching about that. You’ll learn that the differences between you and them isn’t as great as you might think. You’ll find out the qualities that made them who they were, and that you can acquire those traits, too. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000060913/LFL20210212.mp3601d876833b48.mp3 Fri, 12 Feb 2021 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer Are you stuck in what you might call a “dead-end” job? Does having this job tempt you to not care about doing it well, especially if you’re sure that no one will notice? Well, Pastor Mark has a message for you. He’ll be teaching you what the Bible has to say about work and who’s put you in that position. You’ll hear about the sovereignty of God and how you as a Christ follower should respond to that. You’ll hear examples of people who were in less than ideal spots and yet, because they wanted to honor God, did the very best they could – and God blessed them because of it. Are you stuck in what you might call a “dead-end” job? Does having this job tempt you to not care about doing it well, especially if you’re sure that no one will notice? Well, Pastor Mark has a message for you. He’ll be teaching you what the Bible has to say about work and who’s put you in that position. You’ll hear about the sovereignty of God and how you as a Christ follower should respond to that. You’ll hear examples of people who were in less than ideal spots and yet, because they wanted to honor God, did the very best they could – and God blessed them because of it. Are you stuck in what you might call a “dead-end” job? Does having this job tempt you to not care about doing it well, especially if you’re sure that no one will notice? Well, Pastor Mark has a message for you. He’ll be teaching you what the Bible has to say about work and who’s put you in that position. You’ll hear about the sovereignty of God and how you as a Christ follower should respond to that. You’ll hear examples of people who were in less than ideal spots and yet, because they wanted to honor God, did the very best they could – and God blessed them because of it. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000060914/LFL20210211.mp3601d87c4cfc09.mp3 Thu, 11 Feb 2021 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer The world system portrays living their kind of life as going from one happy-go-lucky event or experience to another. Fun without consequence. And billions of people believe that that kind of life is the one to hope for, to strive for. The true Christ follower knows that the world is lying to all of its victims. Pastor Mark will be teaching today about one of those victims. You’ll hear about a woman who, even though she didn’t know God, had heard about Him and the miracles He’d done for Israel. You’ll learn that telling other people about God isn’t hard; just tell them how He’s changed you. The world system portrays living their kind of life as going from one happy-go-lucky event or experience to another. Fun without consequence. And billions of people believe that that kind of life is the one to hope for, to strive for. The true Christ follower knows that the world is lying to all of its victims. Pastor Mark will be teaching today about one of those victims. You’ll hear about a woman who, even though she didn’t know God, had heard about Him and the miracles He’d done for Israel. You’ll learn that telling other people about God isn’t hard; just tell them how He’s changed you. The world system portrays living their kind of life as going from one happy-go-lucky event or experience to another. Fun without consequence. And billions of people believe that that kind of life is the one to hope for, to strive for. The true Christ follower knows that the world is lying to all of its victims. Pastor Mark will be teaching today about one of those victims. You’ll hear about a woman who, even though she didn’t know God, had heard about Him and the miracles He’d done for Israel. You’ll learn that telling other people about God isn’t hard; just tell them how He’s changed you. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000060915/LFL20210210.mp3601d8811a87a4.mp3 Wed, 10 Feb 2021 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer When people have been saved for a while and have let God clean up their lives from the sinful ways they’d been living, it’s sometimes easy for them to look down on lost people. Especially when someone with a rough way of living comes to Jesus, the more “polished” believers can treat the new Christ followers with disdain. In Pastor Mark’s teaching today he’ll be talking about someone in the Hebrews Hall of Faith who might be a surprise to you. You’ll be reminded of God’s love for every person and His ability to take the most unlikely people and redeem them and make them His followers. When people have been saved for a while and have let God clean up their lives from the sinful ways they’d been living, it’s sometimes easy for them to look down on lost people. Especially when someone with a rough way of living comes to Jesus, the more “polished” believers can treat the new Christ followers with disdain. In Pastor Mark’s teaching today he’ll be talking about someone in the Hebrews Hall of Faith who might be a surprise to you. You’ll be reminded of God’s love for every person and His ability to take the most unlikely people and redeem them and make them His followers. When people have been saved for a while and have let God clean up their lives from the sinful ways they’d been living, it’s sometimes easy for them to look down on lost people. Especially when someone with a rough way of living comes to Jesus, the more “polished” believers can treat the new Christ followers with disdain. In Pastor Mark’s teaching today he’ll be talking about someone in the Hebrews Hall of Faith who might be a surprise to you. You’ll be reminded of God’s love for every person and His ability to take the most unlikely people and redeem them and make them His followers. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000060916/LFL20210209.mp3601d88632c2e2.mp3 Tue, 09 Feb 2021 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer Reading the Bible and looking at the stories of the men and women that God used to do remarkable things can feel intimidating. Knowing that God wants to work through you in the same manner that He used the people you look up to spiritually might seem almost like a cruel joke. But as Pastor Mark will be teaching today, those people weren’t much different than you are. Sure, they seem like these towering models of spiritual maturity. But as you’ll learn today, they were just regular people who were simply willing to trust that what God told them He’d do, He’d really do it. Reading the Bible and looking at the stories of the men and women that God used to do remarkable things can feel intimidating. Knowing that God wants to work through you in the same manner that He used the people you look up to spiritually might seem almost like a cruel joke. But as Pastor Mark will be teaching today, those people weren’t much different than you are. Sure, they seem like these towering models of spiritual maturity. But as you’ll learn today, they were just regular people who were simply willing to trust that what God told them He’d do, He’d really do it. Reading the Bible and looking at the stories of the men and women that God used to do remarkable things can feel intimidating. Knowing that God wants to work through you in the same manner that He used the people you look up to spiritually might seem almost like a cruel joke. But as Pastor Mark will be teaching today, those people weren’t much different than you are. Sure, they seem like these towering models of spiritual maturity. But as you’ll learn today, they were just regular people who were simply willing to trust that what God told them He’d do, He’d really do it. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000060917/LFL20210208.mp3601d88bfdb598.mp3 Mon, 08 Feb 2021 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer When someone is hurt or abused, many times they’re told either to “forgive or forget” or maybe to get even with the one who hurt them. Many times, though, trying to get even with someone doesn’t resolve the issue. Pastor Mark will be teaching today that Joseph could’ve chosen one of those two options to get back at his brothers, especially after he became the number two man in Egypt! You’ll learn that Joseph chose another path time and time again. That path helped him to be useful not only to God, but to the country of Egypt, his own family, and the whole world. When someone is hurt or abused, many times they’re told either to “forgive or forget” or maybe to get even with the one who hurt them. Many times, though, trying to get even with someone doesn’t resolve the issue. Pastor Mark will be teaching today that Joseph could’ve chosen one of those two options to get back at his brothers, especially after he became the number two man in Egypt! You’ll learn that Joseph chose another path time and time again. That path helped him to be useful not only to God, but to the country of Egypt, his own family, and the whole world. When someone is hurt or abused, many times they’re told either to “forgive or forget” or maybe to get even with the one who hurt them. Many times, though, trying to get even with someone doesn’t resolve the issue. Pastor Mark will be teaching today that Joseph could’ve chosen one of those two options to get back at his brothers, especially after he became the number two man in Egypt! You’ll learn that Joseph chose another path time and time again. That path helped him to be useful not only to God, but to the country of Egypt, his own family, and the whole world. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000060690/LFL20210205.mp3601453cf6e6bd.mp3 Fri, 05 Feb 2021 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer It’s no fun having to deal with a bitter person, is it? Especially if they claim to be a Christ follower. You might wonder how it is that God hasn’t touched this aspect of their life, because it sure doesn’t draw people to God. When you read the story of Joseph you might be amazed that he wasn’t bitter against all the people who did him wrong, or against God. But Pastor Mark will be teaching today that the key to Joseph’s constantly tender heart was his trust in God. You’ll find out that no matter what junk has happened to you, if you’ll follow Joseph’s example, you’ll see God work great things in your life. It’s no fun having to deal with a bitter person, is it? Especially if they claim to be a Christ follower. You might wonder how it is that God hasn’t touched this aspect of their life, because it sure doesn’t draw people to God. When you read the story of Joseph you might be amazed that he wasn’t bitter against all the people who did him wrong, or against God. But Pastor Mark will be teaching today that the key to Joseph’s constantly tender heart was his trust in God. You’ll find out that no matter what junk has happened to you, if you’ll follow Joseph’s example, you’ll see God work great things in your life. It’s no fun having to deal with a bitter person, is it? Especially if they claim to be a Christ follower. You might wonder how it is that God hasn’t touched this aspect of their life, because it sure doesn’t draw people to God. When you read the story of Joseph you might be amazed that he wasn’t bitter against all the people who did him wrong, or against God. But Pastor Mark will be teaching today that the key to Joseph’s constantly tender heart was his trust in God. You’ll find out that no matter what junk has happened to you, if you’ll follow Joseph’s example, you’ll see God work great things in your life. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000060691/LFL20210204.mp3601454626eb39.mp3 Thu, 04 Feb 2021 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer Have you ever had the experience of being used by God to be a blessing to other people? It’s a wonderful feeling to know that God’s blessed other people as a result of your being obedient to Him. But after that, did you find yourself tempted or challenged in some way? That part’s frustrating, isn’t it? Well, Pastor Mark will be teaching that this cycle is kind of the norm for those who follow God. You’ll be hearing about the life of Joseph and how God used him to bless those around him. You’ll also find out about the type of spiritual warfare that Joseph encountered through an unexpected source. Have you ever had the experience of being used by God to be a blessing to other people? It’s a wonderful feeling to know that God’s blessed other people as a result of your being obedient to Him. But after that, did you find yourself tempted or challenged in some way? That part’s frustrating, isn’t it? Well, Pastor Mark will be teaching that this cycle is kind of the norm for those who follow God. You’ll be hearing about the life of Joseph and how God used him to bless those around him. You’ll also find out about the type of spiritual warfare that Joseph encountered through an unexpected source. Have you ever had the experience of being used by God to be a blessing to other people? It’s a wonderful feeling to know that God’s blessed other people as a result of your being obedient to Him. But after that, did you find yourself tempted or challenged in some way? That part’s frustrating, isn’t it? Well, Pastor Mark will be teaching that this cycle is kind of the norm for those who follow God. You’ll be hearing about the life of Joseph and how God used him to bless those around him. You’ll also find out about the type of spiritual warfare that Joseph encountered through an unexpected source. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000060692/LFL20210203.mp3601454cd884cc.mp3 Wed, 03 Feb 2021 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer It’s so easy to get wrapped up in the day-to-day life that you forget to focus on the things of God. Getting to work, getting home and trying to figure out what to eat for dinner, helping kids with homework, then falling in bed exhausted, knowing you’re going to have to do it all again tomorrow. Pastor Mark will be teaching today about the need for Christ followers to always look at life with one eye looking to the life after this life. You’ll hear about people in the Bible who endured all kinds of hardships, even torturous death, while keeping their eyes on the heavenly kingdom. It’s so easy to get wrapped up in the day-to-day life that you forget to focus on the things of God. Getting to work, getting home and trying to figure out what to eat for dinner, helping kids with homework, then falling in bed exhausted, knowing you’re going to have to do it all again tomorrow. Pastor Mark will be teaching today about the need for Christ followers to always look at life with one eye looking to the life after this life. You’ll hear about people in the Bible who endured all kinds of hardships, even torturous death, while keeping their eyes on the heavenly kingdom. It’s so easy to get wrapped up in the day-to-day life that you forget to focus on the things of God. Getting to work, getting home and trying to figure out what to eat for dinner, helping kids with homework, then falling in bed exhausted, knowing you’re going to have to do it all again tomorrow. Pastor Mark will be teaching today about the need for Christ followers to always look at life with one eye looking to the life after this life. You’ll hear about people in the Bible who endured all kinds of hardships, even torturous death, while keeping their eyes on the heavenly kingdom. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000060693/LFL20210202.mp3601455213e8a1.mp3 Tue, 02 Feb 2021 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer It’s natural to want to belong to the group that you most associate with. Whether it be your family, your class at school, your church, or your country, the normal thing is to want to have a sense of kinship. When you become a Christ follower, those family associations become secondary to your heavenly family, and that’s what Pastor Mark will teach about today. You’ll hear about your heavenly citizenship, and why it’s more important than even your blood relatives on earth. You’ll find out about learning to trust God and the things you can’t see, and understand their importance in your life. It’s natural to want to belong to the group that you most associate with. Whether it be your family, your class at school, your church, or your country, the normal thing is to want to have a sense of kinship. When you become a Christ follower, those family associations become secondary to your heavenly family, and that’s what Pastor Mark will teach about today. You’ll hear about your heavenly citizenship, and why it’s more important than even your blood relatives on earth. You’ll find out about learning to trust God and the things you can’t see, and understand their importance in your life. It’s natural to want to belong to the group that you most associate with. Whether it be your family, your class at school, your church, or your country, the normal thing is to want to have a sense of kinship. When you become a Christ follower, those family associations become secondary to your heavenly family, and that’s what Pastor Mark will teach about today. You’ll hear about your heavenly citizenship, and why it’s more important than even your blood relatives on earth. You’ll find out about learning to trust God and the things you can’t see, and understand their importance in your life. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000060694/LFL20210201.mp36014557426f33.mp3 Mon, 01 Feb 2021 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer From the atheist to the most devout Christian, everyone exercises faith, every day. When you sit on a chair, when you drive forward when the light changes to green, when you get on an airplane. The usage of faith is dependent on how much you trust the reliability of the object of your faith. Pastor Mark will be teaching today why you can trust God and put your faith in Him. You’ll hear what the Bible has to say about what faith is, and you’ll learn some of the history of those who’ve lived before you. You’ll find out about their struggles in hanging on to God and believing that living for Him was worth their struggle. From the atheist to the most devout Christian, everyone exercises faith, every day. When you sit on a chair, when you drive forward when the light changes to green, when you get on an airplane. The usage of faith is dependent on how much you trust the reliability of the object of your faith. Pastor Mark will be teaching today why you can trust God and put your faith in Him. You’ll hear what the Bible has to say about what faith is, and you’ll learn some of the history of those who’ve lived before you. You’ll find out about their struggles in hanging on to God and believing that living for Him was worth their struggle. From the atheist to the most devout Christian, everyone exercises faith, every day. When you sit on a chair, when you drive forward when the light changes to green, when you get on an airplane. The usage of faith is dependent on how much you trust the reliability of the object of your faith. Pastor Mark will be teaching today why you can trust God and put your faith in Him. You’ll hear what the Bible has to say about what faith is, and you’ll learn some of the history of those who’ve lived before you. You’ll find out about their struggles in hanging on to God and believing that living for Him was worth their struggle. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000060515/LFL20210129.mp3600b40cddcf81.mp3 Fri, 29 Jan 2021 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer It’s amazing to see God arrange and move things around to make it all work for His glory. People, places, things, situations, decisions – all like a cosmic multi-dimensional chess board. If you think of how your life’s gone as a Christ follower, you probably have experienced this kind of feeling. Pastor Mark will be teaching about God’s sovereignty and the will of mankind. You’ll hear about how God deeply loves you, wants the best for you, but won’t manipulate you into doing what’s best for you – you have to make that decision. And you’ll find out how God can take the worst situation and make it better. It’s amazing to see God arrange and move things around to make it all work for His glory. People, places, things, situations, decisions – all like a cosmic multi-dimensional chess board. If you think of how your life’s gone as a Christ follower, you probably have experienced this kind of feeling. Pastor Mark will be teaching about God’s sovereignty and the will of mankind. You’ll hear about how God deeply loves you, wants the best for you, but won’t manipulate you into doing what’s best for you – you have to make that decision. And you’ll find out how God can take the worst situation and make it better. It’s amazing to see God arrange and move things around to make it all work for His glory. People, places, things, situations, decisions – all like a cosmic multi-dimensional chess board. If you think of how your life’s gone as a Christ follower, you probably have experienced this kind of feeling. Pastor Mark will be teaching about God’s sovereignty and the will of mankind. You’ll hear about how God deeply loves you, wants the best for you, but won’t manipulate you into doing what’s best for you – you have to make that decision. And you’ll find out how God can take the worst situation and make it better. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000060516/LFL20210128.mp3600b4175e7d5a.mp3 Thu, 28 Jan 2021 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer One of the hardest things about exercising faith is that in many ways the whole thing’s out of your control. The results aren’t up to you – you’re not the one making things happen. It’s very much like a child putting their trust in their parent that the parent will come through on what they promised. Pastor Mark will be teaching today that the Jewish Christians the book of Hebrews was written to were in much the same situation. They were under intense pressure to return to Judaism from the “cult” of following Jesus. This book was written to remind them why Jesus fulfilled the promises that the Law could not. One of the hardest things about exercising faith is that in many ways the whole thing’s out of your control. The results aren’t up to you – you’re not the one making things happen. It’s very much like a child putting their trust in their parent that the parent will come through on what they promised. Pastor Mark will be teaching today that the Jewish Christians the book of Hebrews was written to were in much the same situation. They were under intense pressure to return to Judaism from the “cult” of following Jesus. This book was written to remind them why Jesus fulfilled the promises that the Law could not. One of the hardest things about exercising faith is that in many ways the whole thing’s out of your control. The results aren’t up to you – you’re not the one making things happen. It’s very much like a child putting their trust in their parent that the parent will come through on what they promised. Pastor Mark will be teaching today that the Jewish Christians the book of Hebrews was written to were in much the same situation. They were under intense pressure to return to Judaism from the “cult” of following Jesus. This book was written to remind them why Jesus fulfilled the promises that the Law could not. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000060517/LFL20210127.mp3600b4212baffd.mp3 Wed, 27 Jan 2021 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer The Christian life seems to be filled with paradoxes. You’re asked – and sometimes commanded – to do things that make no sense from this world’s point of view. You’re promised things you can’t sense with your physical senses, based on believing someone you can’t see with your physical eyes. Pastor Mark will be teaching today about faith. You’ll hear him talk about what scripture defines as faith, and why it’s hard for you to get a handle on that. You’ll learn about the importance of having someone big enough to trust, to believe on and in, and why God is the only one who can fit that role. The Christian life seems to be filled with paradoxes. You’re asked – and sometimes commanded – to do things that make no sense from this world’s point of view. You’re promised things you can’t sense with your physical senses, based on believing someone you can’t see with your physical eyes. Pastor Mark will be teaching today about faith. You’ll hear him talk about what scripture defines as faith, and why it’s hard for you to get a handle on that. You’ll learn about the importance of having someone big enough to trust, to believe on and in, and why God is the only one who can fit that role. The Christian life seems to be filled with paradoxes. You’re asked – and sometimes commanded – to do things that make no sense from this world’s point of view. You’re promised things you can’t sense with your physical senses, based on believing someone you can’t see with your physical eyes. Pastor Mark will be teaching today about faith. You’ll hear him talk about what scripture defines as faith, and why it’s hard for you to get a handle on that. You’ll learn about the importance of having someone big enough to trust, to believe on and in, and why God is the only one who can fit that role. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000060518/LFL20210126.mp3600b42ae03e41.mp3 Tue, 26 Jan 2021 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer From the time people are born they’re taught to fear death. You’re told not to do this or that thing, because you might die. Don’t take that steel-walking job; it’s really dangerous. Don’t become a missionary – it’s a lot less safe than staying in America. Pastor Mark will be teaching today about how that attitude is unbiblical and keeps Christ followers from achieving the things God wants from them. You’ll find out how to overcome those ingrained attitudes and really live for Jesus. From the time people are born they’re taught to fear death. You’re told not to do this or that thing, because you might die. Don’t take that steel-walking job; it’s really dangerous. Don’t become a missionary – it’s a lot less safe than staying in America. Pastor Mark will be teaching today about how that attitude is unbiblical and keeps Christ followers from achieving the things God wants from them. You’ll find out how to overcome those ingrained attitudes and really live for Jesus. From the time people are born they’re taught to fear death. You’re told not to do this or that thing, because you might die. Don’t take that steel-walking job; it’s really dangerous. Don’t become a missionary – it’s a lot less safe than staying in America. Pastor Mark will be teaching today about how that attitude is unbiblical and keeps Christ followers from achieving the things God wants from them. You’ll find out how to overcome those ingrained attitudes and really live for Jesus. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000060499/LFL20210125.mp3600b2e6a8ac03.mp3 Mon, 25 Jan 2021 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer Do you ever think about death? Almost everyone does. You’re told by society to not think about death or dying; instead, work on living it up for today. Death’s the great unknown, and most people fear it. Pastor Mark will be teaching today about that fear and how the Christ follower should think and feel about death. You’ll find out that the fear of death keeps you from giving your all in living for God, which robs you of His blessings. You end up not being as dangerous to Satan’s kingdom as you could be. Do you ever think about death? Almost everyone does. You’re told by society to not think about death or dying; instead, work on living it up for today. Death’s the great unknown, and most people fear it. Pastor Mark will be teaching today about that fear and how the Christ follower should think and feel about death. You’ll find out that the fear of death keeps you from giving your all in living for God, which robs you of His blessings. You end up not being as dangerous to Satan’s kingdom as you could be. Do you ever think about death? Almost everyone does. You’re told by society to not think about death or dying; instead, work on living it up for today. Death’s the great unknown, and most people fear it. Pastor Mark will be teaching today about that fear and how the Christ follower should think and feel about death. You’ll find out that the fear of death keeps you from giving your all in living for God, which robs you of His blessings. You end up not being as dangerous to Satan’s kingdom as you could be. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000060337/LFL20210122.mp36001ba54d57f9.mp3 Fri, 22 Jan 2021 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer Becoming a Christ follower makes sense to you now, doesn’t it? So, why doesn’t everyone give their lives to Jesus the first time they hear the Gospel? Did you turn your life over to Christ the first time someone shared with you? Probably not. In Pastor Mark’s teaching today, you’ll hear about people’s resistance to the Gospel. More importantly, though, you’ll hear about how you as an ambassador for Jesus should react to people’s negative response to hearing the Gospel, and what you shouldn’t do. Becoming a Christ follower makes sense to you now, doesn’t it? So, why doesn’t everyone give their lives to Jesus the first time they hear the Gospel? Did you turn your life over to Christ the first time someone shared with you? Probably not. In Pastor Mark’s teaching today, you’ll hear about people’s resistance to the Gospel. More importantly, though, you’ll hear about how you as an ambassador for Jesus should react to people’s negative response to hearing the Gospel, and what you shouldn’t do. Becoming a Christ follower makes sense to you now, doesn’t it? So, why doesn’t everyone give their lives to Jesus the first time they hear the Gospel? Did you turn your life over to Christ the first time someone shared with you? Probably not. In Pastor Mark’s teaching today, you’ll hear about people’s resistance to the Gospel. More importantly, though, you’ll hear about how you as an ambassador for Jesus should react to people’s negative response to hearing the Gospel, and what you shouldn’t do. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000060338/LFL20210121.mp36001baf230136.mp3 Thu, 21 Jan 2021 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer Most people’s lives consist of routines. You get up at about the same time, leave for work the same time, and on and on through the day until you go to bed. It was the same for the disciples – until they met a man named Jesus. After that, their lives were completely different. Pastor Mark will be teaching about Jesus’ desire to do the same to and for you. You’ll find out more about your purpose as a Christ follower, and what you need to do to start ‘living dangerously’ and do work to benefit the kingdom of God. Most people’s lives consist of routines. You get up at about the same time, leave for work the same time, and on and on through the day until you go to bed. It was the same for the disciples – until they met a man named Jesus. After that, their lives were completely different. Pastor Mark will be teaching about Jesus’ desire to do the same to and for you. You’ll find out more about your purpose as a Christ follower, and what you need to do to start ‘living dangerously’ and do work to benefit the kingdom of God. Most people’s lives consist of routines. You get up at about the same time, leave for work the same time, and on and on through the day until you go to bed. It was the same for the disciples – until they met a man named Jesus. After that, their lives were completely different. Pastor Mark will be teaching about Jesus’ desire to do the same to and for you. You’ll find out more about your purpose as a Christ follower, and what you need to do to start ‘living dangerously’ and do work to benefit the kingdom of God. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000060339/LFL20210120.mp36001bbabca427.mp3 Wed, 20 Jan 2021 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer Jesus was a rebel. He rebelled against many of His society’s norms. He broke Jewish rules against touching forbidden items. He spoke to whomever He wanted to, whenever He wanted to. He hung out with the “bad” people of His community. Pastor Mark will be teaching today about why Jesus made himself an outcast in many ways. You’ll find out about Jesus’ motivation for His actions and how you’re expected to follow His example. You’ll learn about how to get the guts to please God more than men. Jesus was a rebel. He rebelled against many of His society’s norms. He broke Jewish rules against touching forbidden items. He spoke to whomever He wanted to, whenever He wanted to. He hung out with the “bad” people of His community. Pastor Mark will be teaching today about why Jesus made himself an outcast in many ways. You’ll find out about Jesus’ motivation for His actions and how you’re expected to follow His example. You’ll learn about how to get the guts to please God more than men. Jesus was a rebel. He rebelled against many of His society’s norms. He broke Jewish rules against touching forbidden items. He spoke to whomever He wanted to, whenever He wanted to. He hung out with the “bad” people of His community. Pastor Mark will be teaching today about why Jesus made himself an outcast in many ways. You’ll find out about Jesus’ motivation for His actions and how you’re expected to follow His example. You’ll learn about how to get the guts to please God more than men. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000060340/LFL20210119.mp36001bc4396432.mp3 Tue, 19 Jan 2021 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer Do you find it hard to talk to people about controversial topics? Most people do. You’ve probably heard the saying, “Don’t talk about politics or religion”? That’s because people tend to have strong views on those subjects. Pastor Mark, in his teaching today, will talk about Jesus’ approach to sharing the Good News. You’ll learn what Jesus did when He talked about the kingdom of God and worked miracles, and how He handled the people’s response, whether it was positive or negative toward Him. Do you find it hard to talk to people about controversial topics? Most people do. You’ve probably heard the saying, “Don’t talk about politics or religion”? That’s because people tend to have strong views on those subjects. Pastor Mark, in his teaching today, will talk about Jesus’ approach to sharing the Good News. You’ll learn what Jesus did when He talked about the kingdom of God and worked miracles, and how He handled the people’s response, whether it was positive or negative toward Him. Do you find it hard to talk to people about controversial topics? Most people do. You’ve probably heard the saying, “Don’t talk about politics or religion”? That’s because people tend to have strong views on those subjects. Pastor Mark, in his teaching today, will talk about Jesus’ approach to sharing the Good News. You’ll learn what Jesus did when He talked about the kingdom of God and worked miracles, and how He handled the people’s response, whether it was positive or negative toward Him. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000060341/LFL20210118.mp36001bce7b4cb2.mp3 Mon, 18 Jan 2021 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer What do you think your “job” is as a follower of Jesus? Do you think of salvation as just “fire insurance” to be sure you don’t go to hell? Did you ever think there might be more to this “Christian thing” than living your life and putting your time in at church? Well, in Pastor Mark’s teaching today you’re going to find out that Jesus actually has a command for you. You’re going to learn that His plan for His followers hasn’t changed since the day He first said the words, and that He expects you to obey them. What do you think your “job” is as a follower of Jesus? Do you think of salvation as just “fire insurance” to be sure you don’t go to hell? Did you ever think there might be more to this “Christian thing” than living your life and putting your time in at church? Well, in Pastor Mark’s teaching today you’re going to find out that Jesus actually has a command for you. You’re going to learn that His plan for His followers hasn’t changed since the day He first said the words, and that He expects you to obey them. What do you think your “job” is as a follower of Jesus? Do you think of salvation as just “fire insurance” to be sure you don’t go to hell? Did you ever think there might be more to this “Christian thing” than living your life and putting your time in at church? Well, in Pastor Mark’s teaching today you’re going to find out that Jesus actually has a command for you. You’re going to learn that His plan for His followers hasn’t changed since the day He first said the words, and that He expects you to obey them. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000060192/LFL20210115.mp35ff8c78db325b.mp3 Fri, 15 Jan 2021 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer God has blessed every person with unique skills. You may be good at speaking. You may be a prayer warrior, or your skills may be in the area of administration. Whatever your gifts, you’re meant to use them for the work of the Kingdom! Today’s message will be a reminder that God’s work is done through His children! Pastor Mark will urge you to contribute your time, energy, and resources to see the Gospel message advance – but to do that in the way that you’ve been uniquely called! God has blessed every person with unique skills. You may be good at speaking. You may be a prayer warrior, or your skills may be in the area of administration. Whatever your gifts, you’re meant to use them for the work of the Kingdom! Today’s message will be a reminder that God’s work is done through His children! Pastor Mark will urge you to contribute your time, energy, and resources to see the Gospel message advance – but to do that in the way that you’ve been uniquely called! God has blessed every person with unique skills. You may be good at speaking. You may be a prayer warrior, or your skills may be in the area of administration. Whatever your gifts, you’re meant to use them for the work of the Kingdom! Today’s message will be a reminder that God’s work is done through His children! Pastor Mark will urge you to contribute your time, energy, and resources to see the Gospel message advance – but to do that in the way that you’ve been uniquely called! http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000060193/LFL20210114.mp35ff8c803d59ac.mp3 Thu, 14 Jan 2021 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer The Gospel message NEEDS to be shared. It’s not something you can just sit back and hope will move forward without you. YOU are being called to share the good news! Today Pastor Mark will be reminding you that every follower of Christ is asked to be a light in the darkness, to spread hope to every corner of the earth. If you don’t feel qualified, ask the Holy Spirit to speak through you! He will give you the right words and the right time! Don’t miss out on the opportunity to see God work! The Gospel message NEEDS to be shared. It’s not something you can just sit back and hope will move forward without you. YOU are being called to share the good news! Today Pastor Mark will be reminding you that every follower of Christ is asked to be a light in the darkness, to spread hope to every corner of the earth. If you don’t feel qualified, ask the Holy Spirit to speak through you! He will give you the right words and the right time! Don’t miss out on the opportunity to see God work! The Gospel message NEEDS to be shared. It’s not something you can just sit back and hope will move forward without you. YOU are being called to share the good news! Today Pastor Mark will be reminding you that every follower of Christ is asked to be a light in the darkness, to spread hope to every corner of the earth. If you don’t feel qualified, ask the Holy Spirit to speak through you! He will give you the right words and the right time! Don’t miss out on the opportunity to see God work! http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000060194/LFL20210113.mp35ff8c86866286.mp3 Wed, 13 Jan 2021 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer If you ask people why they think they’ll go to Heaven when they die, you’ll likely get an answer similar to “well, I’m a pretty good person.” Trying to be good enough is an admirable goal, but as Pastor Mark will remind you, it’s an impossible task. No human being will ever be good enough to compare to God Himself. It’s simply not in our nature…our sinful, fallen nature. But that’s why God came up with a different plan – He sent His Son! Pastor Mark will tell you today all about His better plan for reaching Heaven! If you ask people why they think they’ll go to Heaven when they die, you’ll likely get an answer similar to “well, I’m a pretty good person.” Trying to be good enough is an admirable goal, but as Pastor Mark will remind you, it’s an impossible task. No human being will ever be good enough to compare to God Himself. It’s simply not in our nature…our sinful, fallen nature. But that’s why God came up with a different plan – He sent His Son! Pastor Mark will tell you today all about His better plan for reaching Heaven! If you ask people why they think they’ll go to Heaven when they die, you’ll likely get an answer similar to “well, I’m a pretty good person.” Trying to be good enough is an admirable goal, but as Pastor Mark will remind you, it’s an impossible task. No human being will ever be good enough to compare to God Himself. It’s simply not in our nature…our sinful, fallen nature. But that’s why God came up with a different plan – He sent His Son! Pastor Mark will tell you today all about His better plan for reaching Heaven! http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000060196/LFL20210112.mp35ff8c8b4b70d1.mp3 Tue, 12 Jan 2021 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer Community is such an important part of life! It’s where you grow, and where you can serve. It’s a place to find support and care when life is out of control. It’s a family, brothers and sisters in Christ who can challenge you and build you up! Today Pastor Mark will be urging you to invest in relationships with other believers. It’s more than just joining a church – it’s getting into a small group, or finding one or two people to hold you accountable. Take a note from the early church, and get into community! Community is such an important part of life! It’s where you grow, and where you can serve. It’s a place to find support and care when life is out of control. It’s a family, brothers and sisters in Christ who can challenge you and build you up! Today Pastor Mark will be urging you to invest in relationships with other believers. It’s more than just joining a church – it’s getting into a small group, or finding one or two people to hold you accountable. Take a note from the early church, and get into community! Community is such an important part of life! It’s where you grow, and where you can serve. It’s a place to find support and care when life is out of control. It’s a family, brothers and sisters in Christ who can challenge you and build you up! Today Pastor Mark will be urging you to invest in relationships with other believers. It’s more than just joining a church – it’s getting into a small group, or finding one or two people to hold you accountable. Take a note from the early church, and get into community! http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000060197/LFL20210111.mp35ff8c908b04cc.mp3 Mon, 11 Jan 2021 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer Peace is possible. You may not think so in this chaotic world, but it IS something you can take hold of today. But how is that possible? Keep listening as Pastor Mark shares today about the overwhelming and constant peace that’s available when you give your life to Christ! You can know His grace that covers all sin, and you can bask in the love that’s indescribable. And soak in the peace – it’s all connected to Jesus! Today, make the choice to give your cares to the Lord…you won’t regret it! Peace is possible. You may not think so in this chaotic world, but it IS something you can take hold of today. But how is that possible? Keep listening as Pastor Mark shares today about the overwhelming and constant peace that’s available when you give your life to Christ! You can know His grace that covers all sin, and you can bask in the love that’s indescribable. And soak in the peace – it’s all connected to Jesus! Today, make the choice to give your cares to the Lord…you won’t regret it! Peace is possible. You may not think so in this chaotic world, but it IS something you can take hold of today. But how is that possible? Keep listening as Pastor Mark shares today about the overwhelming and constant peace that’s available when you give your life to Christ! You can know His grace that covers all sin, and you can bask in the love that’s indescribable. And soak in the peace – it’s all connected to Jesus! Today, make the choice to give your cares to the Lord…you won’t regret it! http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000059950/LFL20210108.mp35fef778cea674.mp3 Fri, 08 Jan 2021 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer You’ve probably seen the illustration of a glass half-way filled with liquid and been told it represents your level of pessimism about certain ideas. You may be a “glass half full” person, or maybe a “glass half empty”. But today, Pastor Mark is going to share that this glass can be overflowing when it comes to your relationship with Jesus! He wants you to experience an abundance of joy! So much of that, even, that it’s impossible to not share it with others! They’ll see the joy of the Lord in all you say and do. You’ve probably seen the illustration of a glass half-way filled with liquid and been told it represents your level of pessimism about certain ideas. You may be a “glass half full” person, or maybe a “glass half empty”. But today, Pastor Mark is going to share that this glass can be overflowing when it comes to your relationship with Jesus! He wants you to experience an abundance of joy! So much of that, even, that it’s impossible to not share it with others! They’ll see the joy of the Lord in all you say and do. You’ve probably seen the illustration of a glass half-way filled with liquid and been told it represents your level of pessimism about certain ideas. You may be a “glass half full” person, or maybe a “glass half empty”. But today, Pastor Mark is going to share that this glass can be overflowing when it comes to your relationship with Jesus! He wants you to experience an abundance of joy! So much of that, even, that it’s impossible to not share it with others! They’ll see the joy of the Lord in all you say and do. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000059951/LFL20210107.mp35fef780235b07.mp3 Thu, 07 Jan 2021 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer When you pray, what’s the main theme of your conversation? Is it asking God for things, or are you genuinely seeking His will for your life? Today, Pastor Mark will be encouraging you to pray prayers that Jesus would have prayed for Himself. Pray for guidance as you go about your day, and for an open heart and listening ears. Ask the Lord to bring you to situations where you can be a light in the darkness. Request courage to do what He has planned for you, and then walk forward boldly in faith that God is with you! When you pray, what’s the main theme of your conversation? Is it asking God for things, or are you genuinely seeking His will for your life? Today, Pastor Mark will be encouraging you to pray prayers that Jesus would have prayed for Himself. Pray for guidance as you go about your day, and for an open heart and listening ears. Ask the Lord to bring you to situations where you can be a light in the darkness. Request courage to do what He has planned for you, and then walk forward boldly in faith that God is with you! When you pray, what’s the main theme of your conversation? Is it asking God for things, or are you genuinely seeking His will for your life? Today, Pastor Mark will be encouraging you to pray prayers that Jesus would have prayed for Himself. Pray for guidance as you go about your day, and for an open heart and listening ears. Ask the Lord to bring you to situations where you can be a light in the darkness. Request courage to do what He has planned for you, and then walk forward boldly in faith that God is with you! http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000059952/LFL20210106.mp35fef784cc3e3d.mp3 Wed, 06 Jan 2021 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer Persecution of the church is something still happening around the world today. Pastor Mark will be sharing today that when you stand up for your faith, there’s a good chance you’ll face opposition. You may lose friends, or even family. Satan doesn’t want the message of truth and hope reaching the ears of other people, and he’s going to stand in your way! But today, you can remain committed to Christ, even in the face of persecution and discouragement. Continue to love others and speak the truth! Persecution of the church is something still happening around the world today. Pastor Mark will be sharing today that when you stand up for your faith, there’s a good chance you’ll face opposition. You may lose friends, or even family. Satan doesn’t want the message of truth and hope reaching the ears of other people, and he’s going to stand in your way! But today, you can remain committed to Christ, even in the face of persecution and discouragement. Continue to love others and speak the truth! Persecution of the church is something still happening around the world today. Pastor Mark will be sharing today that when you stand up for your faith, there’s a good chance you’ll face opposition. You may lose friends, or even family. Satan doesn’t want the message of truth and hope reaching the ears of other people, and he’s going to stand in your way! But today, you can remain committed to Christ, even in the face of persecution and discouragement. Continue to love others and speak the truth! http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000059953/LFL20210105.mp35fef78b13df41.mp3 Tue, 05 Jan 2021 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer When your sins are forgiven by Jesus, you’re given a fresh start, a new life. It isn’t always an immediate change, though – it’s a process of BECOMING more like Christ! In his message today, Pastor Mark will be challenging you to become a reproduction of Jesus Himself. What would it change in your personal life to act more like Christ? In your job? In your interactions with others? As you demonstrate Jesus love in your own life, others will see it – and that gives them the chance at a fresh start too! When your sins are forgiven by Jesus, you’re given a fresh start, a new life. It isn’t always an immediate change, though – it’s a process of BECOMING more like Christ! In his message today, Pastor Mark will be challenging you to become a reproduction of Jesus Himself. What would it change in your personal life to act more like Christ? In your job? In your interactions with others? As you demonstrate Jesus love in your own life, others will see it – and that gives them the chance at a fresh start too! When your sins are forgiven by Jesus, you’re given a fresh start, a new life. It isn’t always an immediate change, though – it’s a process of BECOMING more like Christ! In his message today, Pastor Mark will be challenging you to become a reproduction of Jesus Himself. What would it change in your personal life to act more like Christ? In your job? In your interactions with others? As you demonstrate Jesus love in your own life, others will see it – and that gives them the chance at a fresh start too! http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000059954/LFL20210104.mp35fef78f837aeb.mp3 Mon, 04 Jan 2021 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer Have you ever attended a church you’ve never been to before and the people made you feel right at home? It’s quite an amazing thing. It’s easy to forget that the Church of Christ isn’t just one building or even one denomination – it’s made up of every Christ follower. In the world. In history. Pastor Mark will be teaching about the importance of becoming more aware of your need to not be selfish. You’ll see the evidences of selfishness displayed in the Corinthian church and the changes they were advised to make. Have you ever attended a church you’ve never been to before and the people made you feel right at home? It’s quite an amazing thing. It’s easy to forget that the Church of Christ isn’t just one building or even one denomination – it’s made up of every Christ follower. In the world. In history. Pastor Mark will be teaching about the importance of becoming more aware of your need to not be selfish. You’ll see the evidences of selfishness displayed in the Corinthian church and the changes they were advised to make. Have you ever attended a church you’ve never been to before and the people made you feel right at home? It’s quite an amazing thing. It’s easy to forget that the Church of Christ isn’t just one building or even one denomination – it’s made up of every Christ follower. In the world. In history. Pastor Mark will be teaching about the importance of becoming more aware of your need to not be selfish. You’ll see the evidences of selfishness displayed in the Corinthian church and the changes they were advised to make. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000059699/LFL20210101.mp35fe37e521a87f.mp3 Fri, 01 Jan 2021 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer All around you, society tells you that you’re number one – that you should take care of you first. You’re told that other people’s needs are to be taken care of by them, and that you shouldn’t be concerned with them at all. Pastor Mark will be teaching today that the Christ follower has a different set of guidelines to follow. You’ll hear about the church in Corinth, where the Christians were living some of that “me, first” attitude. You’ll see the chaos that resulted from that as well as Paul’s corrective recommendations. All around you, society tells you that you’re number one – that you should take care of you first. You’re told that other people’s needs are to be taken care of by them, and that you shouldn’t be concerned with them at all. Pastor Mark will be teaching today that the Christ follower has a different set of guidelines to follow. You’ll hear about the church in Corinth, where the Christians were living some of that “me, first” attitude. You’ll see the chaos that resulted from that as well as Paul’s corrective recommendations. All around you, society tells you that you’re number one – that you should take care of you first. You’re told that other people’s needs are to be taken care of by them, and that you shouldn’t be concerned with them at all. Pastor Mark will be teaching today that the Christ follower has a different set of guidelines to follow. You’ll hear about the church in Corinth, where the Christians were living some of that “me, first” attitude. You’ll see the chaos that resulted from that as well as Paul’s corrective recommendations. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000059700/LFL20201231.mp35fe37e9b3ca2b.mp3 Thu, 31 Dec 2020 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer Do you ever think about what your body will be like in heaven? If not, read about Jesus’ appearances in the first part of the book of Acts. He was able to walk through walls, appear and vanish at will – way different than before He died! And He said that your new body would be like His! Pastor Mark will be teaching today about the differences between your earthly body and the one that’s been promised to you. You’ll learn that you’re going to need a new body to be able to do all of the new things God has for you. Do you ever think about what your body will be like in heaven? If not, read about Jesus’ appearances in the first part of the book of Acts. He was able to walk through walls, appear and vanish at will – way different than before He died! And He said that your new body would be like His! Pastor Mark will be teaching today about the differences between your earthly body and the one that’s been promised to you. You’ll learn that you’re going to need a new body to be able to do all of the new things God has for you. Do you ever think about what your body will be like in heaven? If not, read about Jesus’ appearances in the first part of the book of Acts. He was able to walk through walls, appear and vanish at will – way different than before He died! And He said that your new body would be like His! Pastor Mark will be teaching today about the differences between your earthly body and the one that’s been promised to you. You’ll learn that you’re going to need a new body to be able to do all of the new things God has for you. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000059701/LFL20201230.mp35fe37f368c5f0.mp3 Wed, 30 Dec 2020 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer You don’t need to be told that you’re getting older – you feel it with every passing day. Knees, shoulders, neck – they all begin crying (sometimes shouting) for attention. Stamina decreases, and you find yourself looking for supplements to help you keep some of that youthful vigor. In today’s teaching, Pastor Mark will remind you that this condition of decay was never part of God’s original plan for men and women. You’ll hear about the promise He made to remake this earth (and His followers) into perfect condition. You don’t need to be told that you’re getting older – you feel it with every passing day. Knees, shoulders, neck – they all begin crying (sometimes shouting) for attention. Stamina decreases, and you find yourself looking for supplements to help you keep some of that youthful vigor. In today’s teaching, Pastor Mark will remind you that this condition of decay was never part of God’s original plan for men and women. You’ll hear about the promise He made to remake this earth (and His followers) into perfect condition. You don’t need to be told that you’re getting older – you feel it with every passing day. Knees, shoulders, neck – they all begin crying (sometimes shouting) for attention. Stamina decreases, and you find yourself looking for supplements to help you keep some of that youthful vigor. In today’s teaching, Pastor Mark will remind you that this condition of decay was never part of God’s original plan for men and women. You’ll hear about the promise He made to remake this earth (and His followers) into perfect condition. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000059702/LFL20201229.mp35fe37fb07d274.mp3 Tue, 29 Dec 2020 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer Let’s be honest: it doesn’t matter who you are, most likely you have some fear of dying. Even as a follower of Christ, the uncertainties of the process – will dying be fast or slow, painful or painless, et cetera – tend to give a person some apprehension. Pastor Mark will be teaching that the Corinthian church had many of the same questions and concerns. The apostle Paul addressed these questions and tried to give them assurances that for the Christian, God has everything under control. Let’s be honest: it doesn’t matter who you are, most likely you have some fear of dying. Even as a follower of Christ, the uncertainties of the process – will dying be fast or slow, painful or painless, et cetera – tend to give a person some apprehension. Pastor Mark will be teaching that the Corinthian church had many of the same questions and concerns. The apostle Paul addressed these questions and tried to give them assurances that for the Christian, God has everything under control. Let’s be honest: it doesn’t matter who you are, most likely you have some fear of dying. Even as a follower of Christ, the uncertainties of the process – will dying be fast or slow, painful or painless, et cetera – tend to give a person some apprehension. Pastor Mark will be teaching that the Corinthian church had many of the same questions and concerns. The apostle Paul addressed these questions and tried to give them assurances that for the Christian, God has everything under control. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000059703/LFL20201228.mp35fe37ffb97f46.mp3 Mon, 28 Dec 2020 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer If you were going to have a message delivered to a group of people, you’d send someone that you were sure your audience would believe. You wouldn’t send known liars, or people from a group that were thought to be untruthful. But God, as Pastor Mark will be teaching you today, doesn’t think the same way people do. When He gave the message to the shepherds that night, He not only changed the course of history, He changed the lives of men who thought they’d be at the bottom of society forever. If you were going to have a message delivered to a group of people, you’d send someone that you were sure your audience would believe. You wouldn’t send known liars, or people from a group that were thought to be untruthful. But God, as Pastor Mark will be teaching you today, doesn’t think the same way people do. When He gave the message to the shepherds that night, He not only changed the course of history, He changed the lives of men who thought they’d be at the bottom of society forever. If you were going to have a message delivered to a group of people, you’d send someone that you were sure your audience would believe. You wouldn’t send known liars, or people from a group that were thought to be untruthful. But God, as Pastor Mark will be teaching you today, doesn’t think the same way people do. When He gave the message to the shepherds that night, He not only changed the course of history, He changed the lives of men who thought they’d be at the bottom of society forever. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000059594/LFL20201225.mp35fdcec564d579.mp3 Fri, 25 Dec 2020 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer Regular church folk have gotten the idea that the only Christians that were supposed to ‘witness’ were the missionaries and ministers. Everybody else was just supposed to do…whatever. as a result, the world has been able to infiltrate and influence the Church. Pastor Mark will be teaching today about the call that Jesus put on all Christ followers, which was to go into the whole world, share the Gospel, and make disciples. You’ll find out how and why this applies to you and how you’re supposed to carry it out. Regular church folk have gotten the idea that the only Christians that were supposed to ‘witness’ were the missionaries and ministers. Everybody else was just supposed to do…whatever. as a result, the world has been able to infiltrate and influence the Church. Pastor Mark will be teaching today about the call that Jesus put on all Christ followers, which was to go into the whole world, share the Gospel, and make disciples. You’ll find out how and why this applies to you and how you’re supposed to carry it out. Regular church folk have gotten the idea that the only Christians that were supposed to ‘witness’ were the missionaries and ministers. Everybody else was just supposed to do…whatever. as a result, the world has been able to infiltrate and influence the Church. Pastor Mark will be teaching today about the call that Jesus put on all Christ followers, which was to go into the whole world, share the Gospel, and make disciples. You’ll find out how and why this applies to you and how you’re supposed to carry it out. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000059595/LFL20201224.mp35fdceccb46969.mp3 Thu, 24 Dec 2020 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer It’s no fun going through trials and testings – right? The temporary disruption to your life, the possible life-changing events, the feeling of loss of control – none of those are pleasant. And yet Pastor Mark in his teaching today will tell you that these things are all for your long-term benefit. You’ll hear about the things that Jesus had to go through, and how the Bible says that He found joy in enduring them! You’ll find out the reason He found joy in His difficulties, and how you can find joy in your hard times. It’s no fun going through trials and testings – right? The temporary disruption to your life, the possible life-changing events, the feeling of loss of control – none of those are pleasant. And yet Pastor Mark in his teaching today will tell you that these things are all for your long-term benefit. You’ll hear about the things that Jesus had to go through, and how the Bible says that He found joy in enduring them! You’ll find out the reason He found joy in His difficulties, and how you can find joy in your hard times. It’s no fun going through trials and testings – right? The temporary disruption to your life, the possible life-changing events, the feeling of loss of control – none of those are pleasant. And yet Pastor Mark in his teaching today will tell you that these things are all for your long-term benefit. You’ll hear about the things that Jesus had to go through, and how the Bible says that He found joy in enduring them! You’ll find out the reason He found joy in His difficulties, and how you can find joy in your hard times. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000059596/LFL20201223.mp35fdcedd6c07f2.mp3 Wed, 23 Dec 2020 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer Some people try so hard to hold on to at least the illusion of youth. Plastic surgery, special “fountain of youth” diets… all in an effort to hold off the inevitable. You’ve certainly run across control freaks, who try to keep any unpleasantness from their lives. Pastor Mark will be teaching about the paradoxes of the Christian life. You’ll hear about Jesus’ demand that to gain eternal life you have to give control of your life to Him. You’ll hear about the pain of doing that, but also about the richer rewards for having done so. Some people try so hard to hold on to at least the illusion of youth. Plastic surgery, special “fountain of youth” diets… all in an effort to hold off the inevitable. You’ve certainly run across control freaks, who try to keep any unpleasantness from their lives. Pastor Mark will be teaching about the paradoxes of the Christian life. You’ll hear about Jesus’ demand that to gain eternal life you have to give control of your life to Him. You’ll hear about the pain of doing that, but also about the richer rewards for having done so. Some people try so hard to hold on to at least the illusion of youth. Plastic surgery, special “fountain of youth” diets… all in an effort to hold off the inevitable. You’ve certainly run across control freaks, who try to keep any unpleasantness from their lives. Pastor Mark will be teaching about the paradoxes of the Christian life. You’ll hear about Jesus’ demand that to gain eternal life you have to give control of your life to Him. You’ll hear about the pain of doing that, but also about the richer rewards for having done so. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000059597/LFL20201222.mp35fdcee293d76b.mp3 Tue, 22 Dec 2020 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer Our modern, secular society pooh-poohs any thought of the supernatural as unenlightened and archaic. Unfortunately, the church of Jesus, too often, stands right alongside the world in this elevation of the seen world over the unseen one. Pastor Mark will be teaching today that for Christ followers to hold this opinion is to go against the clear teaching of scripture. You’ll hear about the necessity for the Christ follower to not only acknowledge the spiritual world, but to make use of the spiritual gifts God’s provided for you. Our modern, secular society pooh-poohs any thought of the supernatural as unenlightened and archaic. Unfortunately, the church of Jesus, too often, stands right alongside the world in this elevation of the seen world over the unseen one. Pastor Mark will be teaching today that for Christ followers to hold this opinion is to go against the clear teaching of scripture. You’ll hear about the necessity for the Christ follower to not only acknowledge the spiritual world, but to make use of the spiritual gifts God’s provided for you. Our modern, secular society pooh-poohs any thought of the supernatural as unenlightened and archaic. Unfortunately, the church of Jesus, too often, stands right alongside the world in this elevation of the seen world over the unseen one. Pastor Mark will be teaching today that for Christ followers to hold this opinion is to go against the clear teaching of scripture. You’ll hear about the necessity for the Christ follower to not only acknowledge the spiritual world, but to make use of the spiritual gifts God’s provided for you. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000059598/LFL20201221.mp35fdcee7d5d3a6.mp3 Mon, 21 Dec 2020 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer Some people think of God as a cosmic puppet master and His followers are subject to His every whim. Some people have the same view of the working of the Holy Spirit in the life of the Christ follower, especially in regards to the gifts of the Holy Spirit. Pastor Mark will be teaching today that God doesn’t force Himself on anyone. You’ll learn about the use of the gifts of the Spirit, and how to know when it’s appropriate to use them. You’ll also find out about, amazingly, your ability to control the work of the Spirit in your life. Some people think of God as a cosmic puppet master and His followers are subject to His every whim. Some people have the same view of the working of the Holy Spirit in the life of the Christ follower, especially in regards to the gifts of the Holy Spirit. Pastor Mark will be teaching today that God doesn’t force Himself on anyone. You’ll learn about the use of the gifts of the Spirit, and how to know when it’s appropriate to use them. You’ll also find out about, amazingly, your ability to control the work of the Spirit in your life. Some people think of God as a cosmic puppet master and His followers are subject to His every whim. Some people have the same view of the working of the Holy Spirit in the life of the Christ follower, especially in regards to the gifts of the Holy Spirit. Pastor Mark will be teaching today that God doesn’t force Himself on anyone. You’ll learn about the use of the gifts of the Spirit, and how to know when it’s appropriate to use them. You’ll also find out about, amazingly, your ability to control the work of the Spirit in your life. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000059402/LFL20201218.mp35fd3b9b38c9c0.mp3 Fri, 18 Dec 2020 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer The realm of the gifts of the Holy Spirit and whether they’re legit for today has been debated for a long time. It seems that much of the reasoning behind the objections to the use of the Holy Spirit’s gifts is a reaction to the abuse of those gifts. Pastor Mark will be teaching about this, because the Corinthian church had the same problem. You’ll find out what scripture has to say about these gifts. You’ll learn what the gifts are as well as the proper place and time for these divine gifts to be put into use. The realm of the gifts of the Holy Spirit and whether they’re legit for today has been debated for a long time. It seems that much of the reasoning behind the objections to the use of the Holy Spirit’s gifts is a reaction to the abuse of those gifts. Pastor Mark will be teaching about this, because the Corinthian church had the same problem. You’ll find out what scripture has to say about these gifts. You’ll learn what the gifts are as well as the proper place and time for these divine gifts to be put into use. The realm of the gifts of the Holy Spirit and whether they’re legit for today has been debated for a long time. It seems that much of the reasoning behind the objections to the use of the Holy Spirit’s gifts is a reaction to the abuse of those gifts. Pastor Mark will be teaching about this, because the Corinthian church had the same problem. You’ll find out what scripture has to say about these gifts. You’ll learn what the gifts are as well as the proper place and time for these divine gifts to be put into use. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000059403/LFL20201217.mp35fd3ba3ebf11f.mp3 Thu, 17 Dec 2020 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer When you read the accounts in the book of Acts of God healing people, casting out demons, and giving boldness to people to witness for Jesus, the contrast between then and now can be saddening. Pastor Mark will be teaching today about the operation of the gifts of the Holy Spirit and how to get them operating in your life. You’ll get a better idea of what the gifts actually are, and how to use them. You’ll find out about the abuse of them in the Corinthian church and how you can avoid that problem. When you read the accounts in the book of Acts of God healing people, casting out demons, and giving boldness to people to witness for Jesus, the contrast between then and now can be saddening. Pastor Mark will be teaching today about the operation of the gifts of the Holy Spirit and how to get them operating in your life. You’ll get a better idea of what the gifts actually are, and how to use them. You’ll find out about the abuse of them in the Corinthian church and how you can avoid that problem. When you read the accounts in the book of Acts of God healing people, casting out demons, and giving boldness to people to witness for Jesus, the contrast between then and now can be saddening. Pastor Mark will be teaching today about the operation of the gifts of the Holy Spirit and how to get them operating in your life. You’ll get a better idea of what the gifts actually are, and how to use them. You’ll find out about the abuse of them in the Corinthian church and how you can avoid that problem. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000059404/LFL20201216.mp35fd3baf80ef05.mp3 Wed, 16 Dec 2020 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no the realm of the gifts of the holy spirit and whether they’re legit for today has been debated for a long time. it seems that much of the reasoning behind the objections to the use of the holy spirit’s gifts is a reaction to the abuse of those gifts. pastor mark will be teaching about this, because the corinthian church had the same problem. you’ll find out what scripture has to say about these gifts. you’ll learn what the gifts are as well as the proper place and time for these divine gifts to be put into use. christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer Throughout church history, there have been men and women who claimed to have supernatural gifts from God. Most often they claim to be able to heal people of various diseases. Sometimes, unfortunately, these people have been shown to be fakes, deceiving the followers of Jesus. Pastor Mark will be teaching about the authentic gifts from God. He’ll explain what they are and why they’re given. You’ll find out God’s endgame in providing these gifts and when and where it’s appropriate for them to be used. Throughout church history, there have been men and women who claimed to have supernatural gifts from God. Most often they claim to be able to heal people of various diseases. Sometimes, unfortunately, these people have been shown to be fakes, deceiving the followers of Jesus. Pastor Mark will be teaching about the authentic gifts from God. He’ll explain what they are and why they’re given. You’ll find out God’s endgame in providing these gifts and when and where it’s appropriate for them to be used. Throughout church history, there have been men and women who claimed to have supernatural gifts from God. Most often they claim to be able to heal people of various diseases. Sometimes, unfortunately, these people have been shown to be fakes, deceiving the followers of Jesus. Pastor Mark will be teaching about the authentic gifts from God. He’ll explain what they are and why they’re given. You’ll find out God’s endgame in providing these gifts and when and where it’s appropriate for them to be used. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000059405/LFL20201215.mp35fd3bb7fa45d7.mp3 Tue, 15 Dec 2020 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer For years, Christians have asked, “Where’s the power in today’s church that the early church had?” That’s kind of a loaded question, but the simple answer is that to have God’s power evident in the life of the church, you have to follow the model the early church set up. Pastor Mark will be teaching today about the use and misuse of spiritual gifts in the Corinthian church. He’ll show you how the apostle Paul dealt with the problems that had cropped up, while at the same time encouraging them to use the gifts God had given them. For years, Christians have asked, “Where’s the power in today’s church that the early church had?” That’s kind of a loaded question, but the simple answer is that to have God’s power evident in the life of the church, you have to follow the model the early church set up. Pastor Mark will be teaching today about the use and misuse of spiritual gifts in the Corinthian church. He’ll show you how the apostle Paul dealt with the problems that had cropped up, while at the same time encouraging them to use the gifts God had given them. For years, Christians have asked, “Where’s the power in today’s church that the early church had?” That’s kind of a loaded question, but the simple answer is that to have God’s power evident in the life of the church, you have to follow the model the early church set up. Pastor Mark will be teaching today about the use and misuse of spiritual gifts in the Corinthian church. He’ll show you how the apostle Paul dealt with the problems that had cropped up, while at the same time encouraging them to use the gifts God had given them. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000059406/LFL20201214.mp35fd3bbf855a1b.mp3 Mon, 14 Dec 2020 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer Getting married is pretty easy. Staying married can be hard. There are many forces trying to make splitting up easy and remaining in a marriage difficult. Pastor Mark will be teaching today about God’s plan for marriage, what His original intent was for it. You’ll also hear about Satan’s efforts to destroy this very important creation of God. You’ll find out some of the ways that the devil tries to worm his way into the relationship and cause disharmony, and what you can do to strengthen your marriage against him. Getting married is pretty easy. Staying married can be hard. There are many forces trying to make splitting up easy and remaining in a marriage difficult. Pastor Mark will be teaching today about God’s plan for marriage, what His original intent was for it. You’ll also hear about Satan’s efforts to destroy this very important creation of God. You’ll find out some of the ways that the devil tries to worm his way into the relationship and cause disharmony, and what you can do to strengthen your marriage against him. Getting married is pretty easy. Staying married can be hard. There are many forces trying to make splitting up easy and remaining in a marriage difficult. Pastor Mark will be teaching today about God’s plan for marriage, what His original intent was for it. You’ll also hear about Satan’s efforts to destroy this very important creation of God. You’ll find out some of the ways that the devil tries to worm his way into the relationship and cause disharmony, and what you can do to strengthen your marriage against him. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000059245/LFL20201211.mp35fca7bd5477b6.mp3 Fri, 11 Dec 2020 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer There’s so much turmoil these days, particularly in regards to race. Different groups are agitating for their right to be not only heard, but to have their grievances listened to and dealt with. These topics have even invaded the Church, with brothers and sisters going at each other. Pastor Mark will be teaching today about the radical nature of the Church. You’ll hear how things were in the past in regards to class and race, and how Christianity came in and blew up the established order of things. There’s so much turmoil these days, particularly in regards to race. Different groups are agitating for their right to be not only heard, but to have their grievances listened to and dealt with. These topics have even invaded the Church, with brothers and sisters going at each other. Pastor Mark will be teaching today about the radical nature of the Church. You’ll hear how things were in the past in regards to class and race, and how Christianity came in and blew up the established order of things. There’s so much turmoil these days, particularly in regards to race. Different groups are agitating for their right to be not only heard, but to have their grievances listened to and dealt with. These topics have even invaded the Church, with brothers and sisters going at each other. Pastor Mark will be teaching today about the radical nature of the Church. You’ll hear how things were in the past in regards to class and race, and how Christianity came in and blew up the established order of things. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000059246/LFL20201210.mp35fca7c4d5d053.mp3 Thu, 10 Dec 2020 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer While marriage can be an incredible experience, you come to realize that it is harder to keep that laser focus on God that you had when you were single. Your priorities shift, just like the apostle Paul writes. And Pastor Mark will be teaching today that it’s okay for that priority shift to take place. You’ll learn that the Corinthians struggled with the same tug of war between being a good spouse and wanting to serve God more intently. You’ll find out that God has plenty for both married and single people to do to keep busy serving Him. While marriage can be an incredible experience, you come to realize that it is harder to keep that laser focus on God that you had when you were single. Your priorities shift, just like the apostle Paul writes. And Pastor Mark will be teaching today that it’s okay for that priority shift to take place. You’ll learn that the Corinthians struggled with the same tug of war between being a good spouse and wanting to serve God more intently. You’ll find out that God has plenty for both married and single people to do to keep busy serving Him. While marriage can be an incredible experience, you come to realize that it is harder to keep that laser focus on God that you had when you were single. Your priorities shift, just like the apostle Paul writes. And Pastor Mark will be teaching today that it’s okay for that priority shift to take place. You’ll learn that the Corinthians struggled with the same tug of war between being a good spouse and wanting to serve God more intently. You’ll find out that God has plenty for both married and single people to do to keep busy serving Him. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000059247/LFL20201209.mp35fca7ca46b1a5.mp3 Wed, 09 Dec 2020 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer America is saturated with sex. Billboards, magazines, television and, of course, the internet. There’s an old marketing saying: “sex sells”. It’s almost impossible to live a normal life without encountering the sexualization of much of our society. Pastor Mark will be teaching about the problem that much of the Corinthian church was having. They were trying to escape the sex-oriented religions that they had followed before becoming Christ followers. The solutions Paul gave them can be used successfully today. America is saturated with sex. Billboards, magazines, television and, of course, the internet. There’s an old marketing saying: “sex sells”. It’s almost impossible to live a normal life without encountering the sexualization of much of our society. Pastor Mark will be teaching about the problem that much of the Corinthian church was having. They were trying to escape the sex-oriented religions that they had followed before becoming Christ followers. The solutions Paul gave them can be used successfully today. America is saturated with sex. Billboards, magazines, television and, of course, the internet. There’s an old marketing saying: “sex sells”. It’s almost impossible to live a normal life without encountering the sexualization of much of our society. Pastor Mark will be teaching about the problem that much of the Corinthian church was having. They were trying to escape the sex-oriented religions that they had followed before becoming Christ followers. The solutions Paul gave them can be used successfully today. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000059248/LFL20201208.mp35fca7cfc2e52c.mp3 Tue, 08 Dec 2020 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer Nobody likes to be in a difficult relationship. One of the toughest is one in which one of the spouses is a Christ follower and the other is not. Spiritually, they’re in two different kingdoms. And those kingdoms are at war with each other, whether the couple realizes it or not. Pastor Mark will be teaching today about these tough situations, and what scripture has to say about them. If you find yourself in a place described by Paul, Pastor Mark has some tough but encouraging things to say to you in his message today. Nobody likes to be in a difficult relationship. One of the toughest is one in which one of the spouses is a Christ follower and the other is not. Spiritually, they’re in two different kingdoms. And those kingdoms are at war with each other, whether the couple realizes it or not. Pastor Mark will be teaching today about these tough situations, and what scripture has to say about them. If you find yourself in a place described by Paul, Pastor Mark has some tough but encouraging things to say to you in his message today. Nobody likes to be in a difficult relationship. One of the toughest is one in which one of the spouses is a Christ follower and the other is not. Spiritually, they’re in two different kingdoms. And those kingdoms are at war with each other, whether the couple realizes it or not. Pastor Mark will be teaching today about these tough situations, and what scripture has to say about them. If you find yourself in a place described by Paul, Pastor Mark has some tough but encouraging things to say to you in his message today. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000059249/LFL20201207.mp35fca7d479c041.mp3 Mon, 07 Dec 2020 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer One of the hard things about being a Christ follower is understanding that everything, in every area of life, is filled with spiritual battles. Satan hates all people but especially those who have sided with Jesus. Pastor Mark will be teaching today that there’s a spiritual component to marriage, too. You’ll hear about the need for you and your spouse to become one spiritually and if you don’t, you’re weakening your relationship. This weak area creates a breach that Satan will try to exploit to ruin your marriage. One of the hard things about being a Christ follower is understanding that everything, in every area of life, is filled with spiritual battles. Satan hates all people but especially those who have sided with Jesus. Pastor Mark will be teaching today that there’s a spiritual component to marriage, too. You’ll hear about the need for you and your spouse to become one spiritually and if you don’t, you’re weakening your relationship. This weak area creates a breach that Satan will try to exploit to ruin your marriage. One of the hard things about being a Christ follower is understanding that everything, in every area of life, is filled with spiritual battles. Satan hates all people but especially those who have sided with Jesus. Pastor Mark will be teaching today that there’s a spiritual component to marriage, too. You’ll hear about the need for you and your spouse to become one spiritually and if you don’t, you’re weakening your relationship. This weak area creates a breach that Satan will try to exploit to ruin your marriage. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000059034/LFL20201204.mp35fc27c6b15a61.mp3 Fri, 04 Dec 2020 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer There’s a verse in the book of Proverbs that says, “Iron sharpens iron, so one man sharpens another”. What that means is that having quality close friends is good because they challenge you to become a better person. Pastor Mark will be teaching today about the closest relationship you can have – the married relationship. You’ll find out the benefits of being married to someone who’s so different from you. You’ll learn why you should work on knowing your spouse better, and listening to what they’re saying. There’s a verse in the book of Proverbs that says, “Iron sharpens iron, so one man sharpens another”. What that means is that having quality close friends is good because they challenge you to become a better person. Pastor Mark will be teaching today about the closest relationship you can have – the married relationship. You’ll find out the benefits of being married to someone who’s so different from you. You’ll learn why you should work on knowing your spouse better, and listening to what they’re saying. There’s a verse in the book of Proverbs that says, “Iron sharpens iron, so one man sharpens another”. What that means is that having quality close friends is good because they challenge you to become a better person. Pastor Mark will be teaching today about the closest relationship you can have – the married relationship. You’ll find out the benefits of being married to someone who’s so different from you. You’ll learn why you should work on knowing your spouse better, and listening to what they’re saying. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000059035/LFL20201203.mp35fc27cc482c25.mp3 Thu, 03 Dec 2020 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer Studies show that the failure rate for marriages in the body of Christ is roughly the same as it is outside the church. As followers of God, this should not be. The logical thing to do is to try to figure out why. Pastor Mark will be addressing some of this in his teaching today. He’ll be talking about the problems the Corinthian church was having with the same issues – sexuality, marriage and divorce – and what the apostle Paul had to say about it. You might find that today’s church has some of the same problems. Studies show that the failure rate for marriages in the body of Christ is roughly the same as it is outside the church. As followers of God, this should not be. The logical thing to do is to try to figure out why. Pastor Mark will be addressing some of this in his teaching today. He’ll be talking about the problems the Corinthian church was having with the same issues – sexuality, marriage and divorce – and what the apostle Paul had to say about it. You might find that today’s church has some of the same problems. Studies show that the failure rate for marriages in the body of Christ is roughly the same as it is outside the church. As followers of God, this should not be. The logical thing to do is to try to figure out why. Pastor Mark will be addressing some of this in his teaching today. He’ll be talking about the problems the Corinthian church was having with the same issues – sexuality, marriage and divorce – and what the apostle Paul had to say about it. You might find that today’s church has some of the same problems. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000059036/LFL20201202.mp35fc27d6a7cce5.mp3 Wed, 02 Dec 2020 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer There are lots of activities that, because of their misuse by people (with the encouragement of Satan), some Christians have seen as sinful. For example, drinking alcohol has been by some as inherently sinful. A careful reading of the Bible finds that drunkenness is condemned, while drinking alcohol is not. Pastor Mark will be teaching today about another area of misunderstanding: sex. You’ll discover that the early church had questions about sex, and the apostle Paul will be giving them some biblical guidance. There are lots of activities that, because of their misuse by people (with the encouragement of Satan), some Christians have seen as sinful. For example, drinking alcohol has been by some as inherently sinful. A careful reading of the Bible finds that drunkenness is condemned, while drinking alcohol is not. Pastor Mark will be teaching today about another area of misunderstanding: sex. You’ll discover that the early church had questions about sex, and the apostle Paul will be giving them some biblical guidance. There are lots of activities that, because of their misuse by people (with the encouragement of Satan), some Christians have seen as sinful. For example, drinking alcohol has been by some as inherently sinful. A careful reading of the Bible finds that drunkenness is condemned, while drinking alcohol is not. Pastor Mark will be teaching today about another area of misunderstanding: sex. You’ll discover that the early church had questions about sex, and the apostle Paul will be giving them some biblical guidance. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000059037/LFL20201201.mp35fc27dcceda19.mp3 Tue, 01 Dec 2020 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer It’s interesting that for hundreds of years, scholars in the West have claimed that the Bible needs to be “upgraded” to remain relatable to “modern” society. Sure, reading the Bible in something other than the King James Version is reasonable; after all, not too many people speak that way anymore. But Pastor Mark will be teaching today that when it comes to morality, God’s way is still the best. You’ll find out that all of the things that plague society today aren’t new, and that God has a solution for them all. It’s interesting that for hundreds of years, scholars in the West have claimed that the Bible needs to be “upgraded” to remain relatable to “modern” society. Sure, reading the Bible in something other than the King James Version is reasonable; after all, not too many people speak that way anymore. But Pastor Mark will be teaching today that when it comes to morality, God’s way is still the best. You’ll find out that all of the things that plague society today aren’t new, and that God has a solution for them all. It’s interesting that for hundreds of years, scholars in the West have claimed that the Bible needs to be “upgraded” to remain relatable to “modern” society. Sure, reading the Bible in something other than the King James Version is reasonable; after all, not too many people speak that way anymore. But Pastor Mark will be teaching today that when it comes to morality, God’s way is still the best. You’ll find out that all of the things that plague society today aren’t new, and that God has a solution for them all. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000059038/LFL20201130.mp35fc27e179dd5a.mp3 Mon, 30 Nov 2020 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer Some Christians believe that to do Christianity right, all Christians have to practice their faith the same way they do. Any deviations from their ‘baseline’ are thought to be straying from the ‘true’ faith. But what Pastor Mark will be teaching today is that while God does have some absolute requirements, He leaves loads of room to accommodate the many personalities of His followers. You’ll be encouraged to admit to and accept the personality differences your brothers and sisters have, and love them anyway. Some Christians believe that to do Christianity right, all Christians have to practice their faith the same way they do. Any deviations from their ‘baseline’ are thought to be straying from the ‘true’ faith. But what Pastor Mark will be teaching today is that while God does have some absolute requirements, He leaves loads of room to accommodate the many personalities of His followers. You’ll be encouraged to admit to and accept the personality differences your brothers and sisters have, and love them anyway. Some Christians believe that to do Christianity right, all Christians have to practice their faith the same way they do. Any deviations from their ‘baseline’ are thought to be straying from the ‘true’ faith. But what Pastor Mark will be teaching today is that while God does have some absolute requirements, He leaves loads of room to accommodate the many personalities of His followers. You’ll be encouraged to admit to and accept the personality differences your brothers and sisters have, and love them anyway. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000058720/LFL20201127.mp35fb7eba92a1da.mp3 Fri, 27 Nov 2020 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer If you’re from the family of a pastor you have some idea of how difficult and stressful that vocation can be. They sometimes have to hear the worst of what people do and yet give counsel that’s biblically correct – with Godly love. Pastor Mark will be teaching today about the Apostle Paul’s relationship with Timothy, a younger pastor. You’ll find out how much they needed and relied on the Holy Spirit. You’ll come to understand that you need the Holy Spirit in your life to help you get through your daily grind. If you’re from the family of a pastor you have some idea of how difficult and stressful that vocation can be. They sometimes have to hear the worst of what people do and yet give counsel that’s biblically correct – with Godly love. Pastor Mark will be teaching today about the Apostle Paul’s relationship with Timothy, a younger pastor. You’ll find out how much they needed and relied on the Holy Spirit. You’ll come to understand that you need the Holy Spirit in your life to help you get through your daily grind. If you’re from the family of a pastor you have some idea of how difficult and stressful that vocation can be. They sometimes have to hear the worst of what people do and yet give counsel that’s biblically correct – with Godly love. Pastor Mark will be teaching today about the Apostle Paul’s relationship with Timothy, a younger pastor. You’ll find out how much they needed and relied on the Holy Spirit. You’ll come to understand that you need the Holy Spirit in your life to help you get through your daily grind. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000058721/LFL20201126.mp35fb7ebfd582fe.mp3 Thu, 26 Nov 2020 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer If you’re the parent of more than one kid, you know how different their personalities can be. One is introverted and moody, the other is the life of the party. And as their parent you understand that raising and nurturing them has to be done in different ways. Pastor Mark will be teaching today about your need to rely on God’s wisdom. And when in church leadership, God’s wisdom is needed even more – dealing with the problems that all different kinds of people have can’t be done using only your own limited wisdom. If you’re the parent of more than one kid, you know how different their personalities can be. One is introverted and moody, the other is the life of the party. And as their parent you understand that raising and nurturing them has to be done in different ways. Pastor Mark will be teaching today about your need to rely on God’s wisdom. And when in church leadership, God’s wisdom is needed even more – dealing with the problems that all different kinds of people have can’t be done using only your own limited wisdom. If you’re the parent of more than one kid, you know how different their personalities can be. One is introverted and moody, the other is the life of the party. And as their parent you understand that raising and nurturing them has to be done in different ways. Pastor Mark will be teaching today about your need to rely on God’s wisdom. And when in church leadership, God’s wisdom is needed even more – dealing with the problems that all different kinds of people have can’t be done using only your own limited wisdom. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000058722/LFL20201125.mp35fb7ec49d83bc.mp3 Wed, 25 Nov 2020 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer If you’ve ever been to a mall or shopping center you’ve probably seen a child who was out of control. Maybe you were relieved that it wasn’t your child (this time) drawing attention to themselves, but it was painful to watch. Pastor Mark will be teaching today that God’s kids can behave in a similar manner and that it’s equally hard to watch. You’ll hear about the importance of understanding the balance between affection and discipline and how discipline is actually an aspect of love. You’ll hear about growing up spiritually, too. If you’ve ever been to a mall or shopping center you’ve probably seen a child who was out of control. Maybe you were relieved that it wasn’t your child (this time) drawing attention to themselves, but it was painful to watch. Pastor Mark will be teaching today that God’s kids can behave in a similar manner and that it’s equally hard to watch. You’ll hear about the importance of understanding the balance between affection and discipline and how discipline is actually an aspect of love. You’ll hear about growing up spiritually, too. If you’ve ever been to a mall or shopping center you’ve probably seen a child who was out of control. Maybe you were relieved that it wasn’t your child (this time) drawing attention to themselves, but it was painful to watch. Pastor Mark will be teaching today that God’s kids can behave in a similar manner and that it’s equally hard to watch. You’ll hear about the importance of understanding the balance between affection and discipline and how discipline is actually an aspect of love. You’ll hear about growing up spiritually, too. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000058723/LFL20201124.mp35fb7eca5d207e.mp3 Tue, 24 Nov 2020 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer In the world you’re told to take credit for as much as possible because nobody’s going to give you credit for successes, although they’re more than willing to give you the blame for failures. Pastor Mark, in his teaching today, will talk about how God’s kingdom doesn’t work that way. You’ll learn how the kingdom of God is all about service, about pushing the spotlight away from yourself and on to Jesus. You’ll find out how when you do that, you’re following Jesus’ example, proving that you’re really His disciple. In the world you’re told to take credit for as much as possible because nobody’s going to give you credit for successes, although they’re more than willing to give you the blame for failures. Pastor Mark, in his teaching today, will talk about how God’s kingdom doesn’t work that way. You’ll learn how the kingdom of God is all about service, about pushing the spotlight away from yourself and on to Jesus. You’ll find out how when you do that, you’re following Jesus’ example, proving that you’re really His disciple. In the world you’re told to take credit for as much as possible because nobody’s going to give you credit for successes, although they’re more than willing to give you the blame for failures. Pastor Mark, in his teaching today, will talk about how God’s kingdom doesn’t work that way. You’ll learn how the kingdom of God is all about service, about pushing the spotlight away from yourself and on to Jesus. You’ll find out how when you do that, you’re following Jesus’ example, proving that you’re really His disciple. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000058724/LFL20201123.mp35fb7ecf33e990.mp3 Mon, 23 Nov 2020 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer The expectation for physical babies is that, well, they’ll stop being babies. It’s assumed that given normal care and feeding that they’ll become increasingly self-reliant, learning to feed themselves, become educated, and eventually themselves become parents. Pastor Mark will be teaching today that this is also true in the spiritual realm. The problem is that in much of the American church, too many Christ followers are still spiritual babies, and act like it. You’ll learn how to move from babyhood into spiritual adulthood. The expectation for physical babies is that, well, they’ll stop being babies. It’s assumed that given normal care and feeding that they’ll become increasingly self-reliant, learning to feed themselves, become educated, and eventually themselves become parents. Pastor Mark will be teaching today that this is also true in the spiritual realm. The problem is that in much of the American church, too many Christ followers are still spiritual babies, and act like it. You’ll learn how to move from babyhood into spiritual adulthood. The expectation for physical babies is that, well, they’ll stop being babies. It’s assumed that given normal care and feeding that they’ll become increasingly self-reliant, learning to feed themselves, become educated, and eventually themselves become parents. Pastor Mark will be teaching today that this is also true in the spiritual realm. The problem is that in much of the American church, too many Christ followers are still spiritual babies, and act like it. You’ll learn how to move from babyhood into spiritual adulthood. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000058447/LFL20201120.mp35faec476c007e.mp3 Fri, 20 Nov 2020 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer People want to understand God. They want to understand why things happen in their lives – do those events have any meaning, or are they just random things with no importance? And people want to know how best to make decisions about their lives. Pastor Mark will be teaching today about the wonderful access to God and His wisdom that all Christ followers have. You’ll hear how you can tap into the mind of God Himself, and be able to get answers – great a People want to understand God. They want to understand why things happen in their lives – do those events have any meaning, or are they just random things with no importance? And people want to know how best to make decisions about their lives. Pastor Mark will be teaching today about the wonderful access to God and His wisdom that all Christ followers have. You’ll hear how you can tap into the mind of God Himself, and be able to get answers – great a People want to understand God. They want to understand why things happen in their lives – do those events have any meaning, or are they just random things with no importance? And people want to know how best to make decisions about their lives. Pastor Mark will be teaching today about the wonderful access to God and His wisdom that all Christ followers have. You’ll hear how you can tap into the mind of God Himself, and be able to get answers – great a http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000058448/LFL20201119.mp35faec4c677e21.mp3 Thu, 19 Nov 2020 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer “There are lots of ways to get to God”, people say, and if you look around, they might seem to be right. Churches here, temples of all kinds there. Don’t want to feel “limited” by a formal building? Get to God online. The problem, as Pastor Mark will be teaching today, is that the true God has established only one way to get to Himself. You’ll hear about that singular way, and why God chose to set it up the way He did. You’ll find out more about the beauty of Christianity and the life it offers all people. “There are lots of ways to get to God”, people say, and if you look around, they might seem to be right. Churches here, temples of all kinds there. Don’t want to feel “limited” by a formal building? Get to God online. The problem, as Pastor Mark will be teaching today, is that the true God has established only one way to get to Himself. You’ll hear about that singular way, and why God chose to set it up the way He did. You’ll find out more about the beauty of Christianity and the life it offers all people. “There are lots of ways to get to God”, people say, and if you look around, they might seem to be right. Churches here, temples of all kinds there. Don’t want to feel “limited” by a formal building? Get to God online. The problem, as Pastor Mark will be teaching today, is that the true God has established only one way to get to Himself. You’ll hear about that singular way, and why God chose to set it up the way He did. You’ll find out more about the beauty of Christianity and the life it offers all people. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000058449/LH20201118.mp35faec51235670.mp3 Wed, 18 Nov 2020 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer There’s been a battle for your mind and soul since before you were born. This pre-existing war has been between the Creator of the universe and one of his wayward creations. The problem for you, as Pastor Mark will be teaching today, is that you’re born into and surrounded by the world system that the devil has devised, working through the people he controls. You’ll hear about how God through Jesus broke into the devil’s system of thinking and living, offering mankind an option to move from death to life. There’s been a battle for your mind and soul since before you were born. This pre-existing war has been between the Creator of the universe and one of his wayward creations. The problem for you, as Pastor Mark will be teaching today, is that you’re born into and surrounded by the world system that the devil has devised, working through the people he controls. You’ll hear about how God through Jesus broke into the devil’s system of thinking and living, offering mankind an option to move from death to life. There’s been a battle for your mind and soul since before you were born. This pre-existing war has been between the Creator of the universe and one of his wayward creations. The problem for you, as Pastor Mark will be teaching today, is that you’re born into and surrounded by the world system that the devil has devised, working through the people he controls. You’ll hear about how God through Jesus broke into the devil’s system of thinking and living, offering mankind an option to move from death to life. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000058450/LFL20201117.mp35faec55cc8a15.mp3 Tue, 17 Nov 2020 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer For a long time, people have been told that friends aren’t needed. You can do everything by yourself that you need to do. Other people are merely for your use – as a stepping stone to achieve your goals. Unsurprisingly, surveys say that people are lonelier than ever before. Pastor Mark will be teaching today about the Apostle Paul and his experiences in the city of Corinth. You’ll hear that even this mighty man of God got discouraged and lonely, and that God cared about him and brought people around to be his friend. For a long time, people have been told that friends aren’t needed. You can do everything by yourself that you need to do. Other people are merely for your use – as a stepping stone to achieve your goals. Unsurprisingly, surveys say that people are lonelier than ever before. Pastor Mark will be teaching today about the Apostle Paul and his experiences in the city of Corinth. You’ll hear that even this mighty man of God got discouraged and lonely, and that God cared about him and brought people around to be his friend. For a long time, people have been told that friends aren’t needed. You can do everything by yourself that you need to do. Other people are merely for your use – as a stepping stone to achieve your goals. Unsurprisingly, surveys say that people are lonelier than ever before. Pastor Mark will be teaching today about the Apostle Paul and his experiences in the city of Corinth. You’ll hear that even this mighty man of God got discouraged and lonely, and that God cared about him and brought people around to be his friend. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000058451/LFL20201116.mp35faec5bbeb4d2.mp3 Mon, 16 Nov 2020 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer Society today is moving further and further from God’s ideal for it every day. You see and hear about all kinds of things that God warns against, being celebrated. This influence sometimes even extends to the Church. Pastor Mark will be teaching today about another church that had a similar problem – the Corinthian church. You’ll hear that a lot of wild things were going on there, things you might not see in a church today even. You’ll also find out how God’s word can speak to every situation with incredible wisdom. Society today is moving further and further from God’s ideal for it every day. You see and hear about all kinds of things that God warns against, being celebrated. This influence sometimes even extends to the Church. Pastor Mark will be teaching today about another church that had a similar problem – the Corinthian church. You’ll hear that a lot of wild things were going on there, things you might not see in a church today even. You’ll also find out how God’s word can speak to every situation with incredible wisdom. Society today is moving further and further from God’s ideal for it every day. You see and hear about all kinds of things that God warns against, being celebrated. This influence sometimes even extends to the Church. Pastor Mark will be teaching today about another church that had a similar problem – the Corinthian church. You’ll hear that a lot of wild things were going on there, things you might not see in a church today even. You’ll also find out how God’s word can speak to every situation with incredible wisdom. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000057971/LFL20201113.mp35fa5840e2f305.mp3 Fri, 13 Nov 2020 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chape christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer In Jesus’ time – just like today – there are many options to choose from for gods to worship. In addition to the pagan gods of Greece and Rome, there was the corruption of the Jewish religion, which had devolved into an appearance-driven façade. Pastor Mark will be teaching today about how Jesus’ coming onto the scene disrupted all of those established things. By living what He taught – backing up His words with miracles that no one could deny – He upset the Jewish religious leaders quite a bit. His followers would go on to upset the order of the rest of the world of that time. In Jesus’ time – just like today – there are many options to choose from for gods to worship. In addition to the pagan gods of Greece and Rome, there was the corruption of the Jewish religion, which had devolved into an appearance-driven façade. Pastor Mark will be teaching today about how Jesus’ coming onto the scene disrupted all of those established things. By living what He taught – backing up His words with miracles that no one could deny – He upset the Jewish religious leaders quite a bit. His followers would go on to upset the order of the rest of the world of that time. In Jesus’ time – just like today – there are many options to choose from for gods to worship. In addition to the pagan gods of Greece and Rome, there was the corruption of the Jewish religion, which had devolved into an appearance-driven façade. Pastor Mark will be teaching today about how Jesus’ coming onto the scene disrupted all of those established things. By living what He taught – backing up His words with miracles that no one could deny – He upset the Jewish religious leaders quite a bit. His followers would go on to upset the order of the rest of the world of that time. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000057973/LFL20201112.mp35fa584fa9039f.mp3 Thu, 12 Nov 2020 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer As a follower of Christ, one of the most frustrating areas of life is the realm of thoughts. The struggle to think the right things and not think the wrong ones is a battle that’s truly lifelong. Despite what the Bible has to say about the importance of taking charge of your thought life, there seems to be an endless cycle of success and failure. Pastor Mark will be teaching today about this critical area. You’ll learn what the scriptures have to say about your thinking. You’ll find out about the sources of the thoughts that fly through your head, and how best to sort them out and deal with them. As a follower of Christ, one of the most frustrating areas of life is the realm of thoughts. The struggle to think the right things and not think the wrong ones is a battle that’s truly lifelong. Despite what the Bible has to say about the importance of taking charge of your thought life, there seems to be an endless cycle of success and failure. Pastor Mark will be teaching today about this critical area. You’ll learn what the scriptures have to say about your thinking. You’ll find out about the sources of the thoughts that fly through your head, and how best to sort them out and deal with them. As a follower of Christ, one of the most frustrating areas of life is the realm of thoughts. The struggle to think the right things and not think the wrong ones is a battle that’s truly lifelong. Despite what the Bible has to say about the importance of taking charge of your thought life, there seems to be an endless cycle of success and failure. Pastor Mark will be teaching today about this critical area. You’ll learn what the scriptures have to say about your thinking. You’ll find out about the sources of the thoughts that fly through your head, and how best to sort them out and deal with them. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000057974/LFL20201111.mp35fa5856b5455b.mp3 Wed, 11 Nov 2020 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer It’s probably safe to say that everyone feels guilty about something at some time. The only people that really don’t feel guilt at any time are called sociopaths or psychopaths, because the lack of guilt over doing what the person believes to be wrong isn’t normal. Pastor Mark will be teaching today about one of the reasons Jesus came to earth, which is to save the world. You’ll learn about the difference between conviction of wrongdoing and condemnation of wrongdoing. You’ll find out the sources of both, and what the correct response to these sensations should be. It’s probably safe to say that everyone feels guilty about something at some time. The only people that really don’t feel guilt at any time are called sociopaths or psychopaths, because the lack of guilt over doing what the person believes to be wrong isn’t normal. Pastor Mark will be teaching today about one of the reasons Jesus came to earth, which is to save the world. You’ll learn about the difference between conviction of wrongdoing and condemnation of wrongdoing. You’ll find out the sources of both, and what the correct response to these sensations should be. It’s probably safe to say that everyone feels guilty about something at some time. The only people that really don’t feel guilt at any time are called sociopaths or psychopaths, because the lack of guilt over doing what the person believes to be wrong isn’t normal. Pastor Mark will be teaching today about one of the reasons Jesus came to earth, which is to save the world. You’ll learn about the difference between conviction of wrongdoing and condemnation of wrongdoing. You’ll find out the sources of both, and what the correct response to these sensations should be. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000057975/LH20201110.mp35fa585d824f50.mp3 Tue, 10 Nov 2020 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer You probably know people who once claimed to be followers of Jesus but over time have fallen by the wayside. This kind of points out that the Christian lifestyle can be a grind sometimes. Fighting against the world system, your flesh, and the attempted influence of your friends and family can really get to you. Pastor Mark will be teaching today about the reality of Jesus being the light of the world. You’ll hear about the power that Jesus has over sin – your sin – and how He came to give you a life that would be better than you could imagine, despite the difficulties you might experience. You probably know people who once claimed to be followers of Jesus but over time have fallen by the wayside. This kind of points out that the Christian lifestyle can be a grind sometimes. Fighting against the world system, your flesh, and the attempted influence of your friends and family can really get to you. Pastor Mark will be teaching today about the reality of Jesus being the light of the world. You’ll hear about the power that Jesus has over sin – your sin – and how He came to give you a life that would be better than you could imagine, despite the difficulties you might experience. You probably know people who once claimed to be followers of Jesus but over time have fallen by the wayside. This kind of points out that the Christian lifestyle can be a grind sometimes. Fighting against the world system, your flesh, and the attempted influence of your friends and family can really get to you. Pastor Mark will be teaching today about the reality of Jesus being the light of the world. You’ll hear about the power that Jesus has over sin – your sin – and how He came to give you a life that would be better than you could imagine, despite the difficulties you might experience. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000057976/LFL20201109.mp35fa586a2403c5.mp3 Mon, 09 Nov 2020 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer One of the things that seems to be universal to people is their ability to be judgmental. And, pretty much all people hate it when they think they’re being judged by others. People will become judgy when they’re trying to justify why they should get into heaven; “Well, I’m not as bad as that person!” Pastor Mark will be teaching today about one of the roles of Jesus: being the light of the world. As the light of the world, Jesus exposes the darkness of people’s hearts. You’ll see in the story today that Jesus saw through all of the smokescreens and deflections that people tried to throw up to trick him. One of the things that seems to be universal to people is their ability to be judgmental. And, pretty much all people hate it when they think they’re being judged by others. People will become judgy when they’re trying to justify why they should get into heaven; “Well, I’m not as bad as that person!” Pastor Mark will be teaching today about one of the roles of Jesus: being the light of the world. As the light of the world, Jesus exposes the darkness of people’s hearts. You’ll see in the story today that Jesus saw through all of the smokescreens and deflections that people tried to throw up to trick him. One of the things that seems to be universal to people is their ability to be judgmental. And, pretty much all people hate it when they think they’re being judged by others. People will become judgy when they’re trying to justify why they should get into heaven; “Well, I’m not as bad as that person!” Pastor Mark will be teaching today about one of the roles of Jesus: being the light of the world. As the light of the world, Jesus exposes the darkness of people’s hearts. You’ll see in the story today that Jesus saw through all of the smokescreens and deflections that people tried to throw up to trick him. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000057686/LFL20201106.mp35f9c40dcae016.mp3 Fri, 06 Nov 2020 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer If you’ve ever been in a really dark place that was kind of spooky, regaining light is such a relief. There’s just something soothing about having light to help you on your way or to help keep the darkness at bay. Pastor Mark will be teaching today about how God identifies Himself as the light for people, who He says are in spiritual darkness. Jesus makes the same claim to be the Light, which upset some people in His day. Pastor Mark will show you how Jesus, as the Light, illuminates the darkness, showing how dangerous it really is, as well as showing the way to get to the truth. If you’ve ever been in a really dark place that was kind of spooky, regaining light is such a relief. There’s just something soothing about having light to help you on your way or to help keep the darkness at bay. Pastor Mark will be teaching today about how God identifies Himself as the light for people, who He says are in spiritual darkness. Jesus makes the same claim to be the Light, which upset some people in His day. Pastor Mark will show you how Jesus, as the Light, illuminates the darkness, showing how dangerous it really is, as well as showing the way to get to the truth. If you’ve ever been in a really dark place that was kind of spooky, regaining light is such a relief. There’s just something soothing about having light to help you on your way or to help keep the darkness at bay. Pastor Mark will be teaching today about how God identifies Himself as the light for people, who He says are in spiritual darkness. Jesus makes the same claim to be the Light, which upset some people in His day. Pastor Mark will show you how Jesus, as the Light, illuminates the darkness, showing how dangerous it really is, as well as showing the way to get to the truth. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000057687/LFL20201105.mp35f9c409ab45de.mp3 Thu, 05 Nov 2020 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer Mankind has been led to believe that they’re on this earth completely by chance. Because of that, their life has no underlying purpose. Their job is to create a meaning for their lives themselves; there’s no higher being that they’re responsible to. Pastor Mark will be teaching today that this worldly view of life has brought nothing but death. You’ll hear that the people in Jesus’ time struggled with the same search for meaning. Although Jesus was trying to show them that there is indeed a God who cares for them, they were focused on their physical needs and missed what was a more important message. Mankind has been led to believe that they’re on this earth completely by chance. Because of that, their life has no underlying purpose. Their job is to create a meaning for their lives themselves; there’s no higher being that they’re responsible to. Pastor Mark will be teaching today that this worldly view of life has brought nothing but death. You’ll hear that the people in Jesus’ time struggled with the same search for meaning. Although Jesus was trying to show them that there is indeed a God who cares for them, they were focused on their physical needs and missed what was a more important message. Mankind has been led to believe that they’re on this earth completely by chance. Because of that, their life has no underlying purpose. Their job is to create a meaning for their lives themselves; there’s no higher being that they’re responsible to. Pastor Mark will be teaching today that this worldly view of life has brought nothing but death. You’ll hear that the people in Jesus’ time struggled with the same search for meaning. Although Jesus was trying to show them that there is indeed a God who cares for them, they were focused on their physical needs and missed what was a more important message. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000057689/LFL20201104.mp35f9c414f26179.mp3 Wed, 04 Nov 2020 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer The human body is an amazing organism. The way all of the different systems work together – even in extreme conditions – is remarkable. Problems come when one of the legitimate needs is indulged in an out-of-balance way. Obesity, for instance, can result if the legitimate need to eat is overindulged, and then that need has to be brought back into balance. Pastor Mark will be teaching today about a need that most people ignore: the need for a relationship with God. You’ll hear him speak about God’s original intent for man and how sin put mankind’s holistic balance out of whack. The human body is an amazing organism. The way all of the different systems work together – even in extreme conditions – is remarkable. Problems come when one of the legitimate needs is indulged in an out-of-balance way. Obesity, for instance, can result if the legitimate need to eat is overindulged, and then that need has to be brought back into balance. Pastor Mark will be teaching today about a need that most people ignore: the need for a relationship with God. You’ll hear him speak about God’s original intent for man and how sin put mankind’s holistic balance out of whack. The human body is an amazing organism. The way all of the different systems work together – even in extreme conditions – is remarkable. Problems come when one of the legitimate needs is indulged in an out-of-balance way. Obesity, for instance, can result if the legitimate need to eat is overindulged, and then that need has to be brought back into balance. Pastor Mark will be teaching today about a need that most people ignore: the need for a relationship with God. You’ll hear him speak about God’s original intent for man and how sin put mankind’s holistic balance out of whack. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000057690/LFL20201103.mp35f9c41c9137af.mp3 Tue, 03 Nov 2020 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer Do you ever wonder why someone would choose to walk away from a relationship with Jesus? Setting aside things like bad experiences with churches, why would a person come to Christ, experience the freedom that comes from knowing your sins are forgiven, and then turn back to their old way of life? In Pastor Mark’s teaching today, you’ll hear about a group of people who said that they wanted to follow Jesus – but when it got tough, went back to their old lives. You’ll be given the warning signs to look out for, so that you can keep from leaving the way of life and returning to the path of death. Do you ever wonder why someone would choose to walk away from a relationship with Jesus? Setting aside things like bad experiences with churches, why would a person come to Christ, experience the freedom that comes from knowing your sins are forgiven, and then turn back to their old way of life? In Pastor Mark’s teaching today, you’ll hear about a group of people who said that they wanted to follow Jesus – but when it got tough, went back to their old lives. You’ll be given the warning signs to look out for, so that you can keep from leaving the way of life and returning to the path of death. Do you ever wonder why someone would choose to walk away from a relationship with Jesus? Setting aside things like bad experiences with churches, why would a person come to Christ, experience the freedom that comes from knowing your sins are forgiven, and then turn back to their old way of life? In Pastor Mark’s teaching today, you’ll hear about a group of people who said that they wanted to follow Jesus – but when it got tough, went back to their old lives. You’ll be given the warning signs to look out for, so that you can keep from leaving the way of life and returning to the path of death. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000057691/LFL20201102.mp35f9c42292a4c0.mp3 Mon, 02 Nov 2020 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer The way that God used Moses to free the Israelites from slavery to the Egyptians was amazing. It’s even more remarkable when you realize that the way Moses was used wasn’t the way God wanted to use Moses. In Pastor Mark’s teaching today, you’ll find out that God originally planned to use Moses alone – Aaron wasn’t to be involved. But because of Moses’ disbelief and fear, God allowed Aaron to act as Moses’ mouthpiece to Pharaoh. You’ll hear about how you can prevent God’s best for your life – you’ll also find out how to find yourself right where God wants you to be. The way that God used Moses to free the Israelites from slavery to the Egyptians was amazing. It’s even more remarkable when you realize that the way Moses was used wasn’t the way God wanted to use Moses. In Pastor Mark’s teaching today, you’ll find out that God originally planned to use Moses alone – Aaron wasn’t to be involved. But because of Moses’ disbelief and fear, God allowed Aaron to act as Moses’ mouthpiece to Pharaoh. You’ll hear about how you can prevent God’s best for your life – you’ll also find out how to find yourself right where God wants you to be. The way that God used Moses to free the Israelites from slavery to the Egyptians was amazing. It’s even more remarkable when you realize that the way Moses was used wasn’t the way God wanted to use Moses. In Pastor Mark’s teaching today, you’ll find out that God originally planned to use Moses alone – Aaron wasn’t to be involved. But because of Moses’ disbelief and fear, God allowed Aaron to act as Moses’ mouthpiece to Pharaoh. You’ll hear about how you can prevent God’s best for your life – you’ll also find out how to find yourself right where God wants you to be. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000057464/LFL20201030.mp35f930cb880875.mp3 Fri, 30 Oct 2020 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer In many ways, the future is one gigantic question mark. Issues like where to live, what job to take, who to marry – all these and more will come up at some point in everyone’s life. Moses had a lot of these same questions as he was out being a shepherd. And then God came and told him what his destiny was going to be. Pastor Mark will be teaching today about this episode in the life of Moses, and how Moses handled it. You’ll hear how God answered the concerns that Moses brought up, and helped calm Moses’ anxiety. You’ll learn that what God did for Moses, He can do for you. In many ways, the future is one gigantic question mark. Issues like where to live, what job to take, who to marry – all these and more will come up at some point in everyone’s life. Moses had a lot of these same questions as he was out being a shepherd. And then God came and told him what his destiny was going to be. Pastor Mark will be teaching today about this episode in the life of Moses, and how Moses handled it. You’ll hear how God answered the concerns that Moses brought up, and helped calm Moses’ anxiety. You’ll learn that what God did for Moses, He can do for you. In many ways, the future is one gigantic question mark. Issues like where to live, what job to take, who to marry – all these and more will come up at some point in everyone’s life. Moses had a lot of these same questions as he was out being a shepherd. And then God came and told him what his destiny was going to be. Pastor Mark will be teaching today about this episode in the life of Moses, and how Moses handled it. You’ll hear how God answered the concerns that Moses brought up, and helped calm Moses’ anxiety. You’ll learn that what God did for Moses, He can do for you. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000057465/LFL20201029.mp35f930d09e9f08.mp3 Thu, 29 Oct 2020 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer How would you feel if you were Moses, listening to a talking bush telling you that you’ve been chosen to rescue two million people and lead them to create a new country? That’d have to be terrifying and baffling at the same time. Pastor Mark will be teaching today that Moses probably felt just like that and then some. You’ll hear the relieving news that Moses, before he became the Moses you know all about, was a person just like you. You’ll hear about the fears and excuses that he had, but you’ll also hear about God’s patience, and His desire to use the people who think that they’re useless. How would you feel if you were Moses, listening to a talking bush telling you that you’ve been chosen to rescue two million people and lead them to create a new country? That’d have to be terrifying and baffling at the same time. Pastor Mark will be teaching today that Moses probably felt just like that and then some. You’ll hear the relieving news that Moses, before he became the Moses you know all about, was a person just like you. You’ll hear about the fears and excuses that he had, but you’ll also hear about God’s patience, and His desire to use the people who think that they’re useless. How would you feel if you were Moses, listening to a talking bush telling you that you’ve been chosen to rescue two million people and lead them to create a new country? That’d have to be terrifying and baffling at the same time. Pastor Mark will be teaching today that Moses probably felt just like that and then some. You’ll hear the relieving news that Moses, before he became the Moses you know all about, was a person just like you. You’ll hear about the fears and excuses that he had, but you’ll also hear about God’s patience, and His desire to use the people who think that they’re useless. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000057466/LH20201028.mp35f930d5bdc172.mp3 Wed, 28 Oct 2020 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chap christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer It’s funny that people who don’t know God think that He’s some kind of bully, making people do things they don’t want to do – that He imposes His will on them. If you’ve had a relationship with God for any length of time, you know that it’s quite the opposite. Pastor Mark will be teaching today about Moses and God’s call on his life. You’ll hear about the choice that Moses had to make, which was a difficult one. You’ll learn that God’s desire for a relationship takes second place to His giving you free will. You’ll hear about the challenge of the obligation of the Christ follower to obey Jesus’ commands. It’s funny that people who don’t know God think that He’s some kind of bully, making people do things they don’t want to do – that He imposes His will on them. If you’ve had a relationship with God for any length of time, you know that it’s quite the opposite. Pastor Mark will be teaching today about Moses and God’s call on his life. You’ll hear about the choice that Moses had to make, which was a difficult one. You’ll learn that God’s desire for a relationship takes second place to His giving you free will. You’ll hear about the challenge of the obligation of the Christ follower to obey Jesus’ commands. It’s funny that people who don’t know God think that He’s some kind of bully, making people do things they don’t want to do – that He imposes His will on them. If you’ve had a relationship with God for any length of time, you know that it’s quite the opposite. Pastor Mark will be teaching today about Moses and God’s call on his life. You’ll hear about the choice that Moses had to make, which was a difficult one. You’ll learn that God’s desire for a relationship takes second place to His giving you free will. You’ll hear about the challenge of the obligation of the Christ follower to obey Jesus’ commands. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000057467/LFL20201027.mp35f930dbef16f7.mp3 Tue, 27 Oct 2020 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer At some point in church history the perception of the responsibility for “making disciples” shifted from ordinary people to the clergy. An idea developed that only those who are professionally trained are qualified to share the Gospel with people. In Pastor Mark’s teaching today, he’ll be reminding you that Jesus didn’t give the command to “go” to the professional clergy – there wasn’t even a “professional clergy” yet! You’ll be learning about the call of God to Moses, and Moses’ response. You’ll hear about God’s desire to use ordinary people – including you – to accomplish His plans on the earth. At some point in church history the perception of the responsibility for “making disciples” shifted from ordinary people to the clergy. An idea developed that only those who are professionally trained are qualified to share the Gospel with people. In Pastor Mark’s teaching today, he’ll be reminding you that Jesus didn’t give the command to “go” to the professional clergy – there wasn’t even a “professional clergy” yet! You’ll be learning about the call of God to Moses, and Moses’ response. You’ll hear about God’s desire to use ordinary people – including you – to accomplish His plans on the earth. At some point in church history the perception of the responsibility for “making disciples” shifted from ordinary people to the clergy. An idea developed that only those who are professionally trained are qualified to share the Gospel with people. In Pastor Mark’s teaching today, he’ll be reminding you that Jesus didn’t give the command to “go” to the professional clergy – there wasn’t even a “professional clergy” yet! You’ll be learning about the call of God to Moses, and Moses’ response. You’ll hear about God’s desire to use ordinary people – including you – to accomplish His plans on the earth. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000057469/LFL20201026.mp35f930e031bed7.mp3 Mon, 26 Oct 2020 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer How many of you parents have children who listen perfectly to you when you try to get their attention? How many of you listened perfectly to your parents when they called you? Well, it’s kind of the same thing with you hearing God speak, isn’t it? If you’re honest, God probably talks to you a lot more than you want to admit. Pastor Mark will be teaching about this tendency to ignore God, and the blessings that are missed because of this behavior. You’ll hear about God’s reaching out to Moses in a most unique way, Moses’ response, and the benefit to millions of people that resulted from Moses listening to God. How many of you parents have children who listen perfectly to you when you try to get their attention? How many of you listened perfectly to your parents when they called you? Well, it’s kind of the same thing with you hearing God speak, isn’t it? If you’re honest, God probably talks to you a lot more than you want to admit. Pastor Mark will be teaching about this tendency to ignore God, and the blessings that are missed because of this behavior. You’ll hear about God’s reaching out to Moses in a most unique way, Moses’ response, and the benefit to millions of people that resulted from Moses listening to God. How many of you parents have children who listen perfectly to you when you try to get their attention? How many of you listened perfectly to your parents when they called you? Well, it’s kind of the same thing with you hearing God speak, isn’t it? If you’re honest, God probably talks to you a lot more than you want to admit. Pastor Mark will be teaching about this tendency to ignore God, and the blessings that are missed because of this behavior. You’ll hear about God’s reaching out to Moses in a most unique way, Moses’ response, and the benefit to millions of people that resulted from Moses listening to God. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000057292/LFL20201023.mp35f89d283eba26.mp3 Fri, 23 Oct 2020 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer Do you ever look back on your life and regret decisions you either made or didn’t make? It’s easy to do that. It’s easy to sink into remorse for what you consider not to have been the best choices for your life or your relationship with God. Pastor Mark will be teaching about such decisions. He’ll be using the life of Moses as examples of what it looks like to make both good and bad choices. You’ll hear about how God took even the bad decisions that Moses made and wove those into Moses’ character. You’ll learn the ways that God can do the same kind of thing in your life. Do you ever look back on your life and regret decisions you either made or didn’t make? It’s easy to do that. It’s easy to sink into remorse for what you consider not to have been the best choices for your life or your relationship with God. Pastor Mark will be teaching about such decisions. He’ll be using the life of Moses as examples of what it looks like to make both good and bad choices. You’ll hear about how God took even the bad decisions that Moses made and wove those into Moses’ character. You’ll learn the ways that God can do the same kind of thing in your life. Do you ever look back on your life and regret decisions you either made or didn’t make? It’s easy to do that. It’s easy to sink into remorse for what you consider not to have been the best choices for your life or your relationship with God. Pastor Mark will be teaching about such decisions. He’ll be using the life of Moses as examples of what it looks like to make both good and bad choices. You’ll hear about how God took even the bad decisions that Moses made and wove those into Moses’ character. You’ll learn the ways that God can do the same kind of thing in your life. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000057293/LFL20201022.mp35f89d3336a677.mp3 Thu, 22 Oct 2020 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer Are you an impatient person? If you are, do you find yourself chomping at the bit to get things done? Sometimes it’s easy to think that you know the best way to get tasks completed – and besides, they need to get done right now! Once in a while when you look back, you realize that it might’ve been better to wait just a little longer to complete a task, because it would’ve been done better. Pastor Mark will be teaching about God’s timing in the life of Moses. You’ll learn that while Moses had an idea about God’s calling on his life, Moses’ timing and methods were in need of God’s direction. Are you an impatient person? If you are, do you find yourself chomping at the bit to get things done? Sometimes it’s easy to think that you know the best way to get tasks completed – and besides, they need to get done right now! Once in a while when you look back, you realize that it might’ve been better to wait just a little longer to complete a task, because it would’ve been done better. Pastor Mark will be teaching about God’s timing in the life of Moses. You’ll learn that while Moses had an idea about God’s calling on his life, Moses’ timing and methods were in need of God’s direction. Are you an impatient person? If you are, do you find yourself chomping at the bit to get things done? Sometimes it’s easy to think that you know the best way to get tasks completed – and besides, they need to get done right now! Once in a while when you look back, you realize that it might’ve been better to wait just a little longer to complete a task, because it would’ve been done better. Pastor Mark will be teaching about God’s timing in the life of Moses. You’ll learn that while Moses had an idea about God’s calling on his life, Moses’ timing and methods were in need of God’s direction. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000057294/LFL20201021.mp35f89d4266a92b.mp3 Wed, 21 Oct 2020 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer There’s no one – not a single person – who’s ever lived their life without making a mistake. Some are small, some are major. The challenge is what to do after the mistake’s been made. Can you fix it, or do you have to deal with the consequences of the decision and hope to clean the mess up later? Pastor Mark will be teaching about the life of Moses. Moses did a lot of good things and was used by God in amazing ways. But, he did have a few slipups. One was really big and cost him a chance to go into the Promised Land. You’ll learn about handling mistakes from a biblical perspective. There’s no one – not a single person – who’s ever lived their life without making a mistake. Some are small, some are major. The challenge is what to do after the mistake’s been made. Can you fix it, or do you have to deal with the consequences of the decision and hope to clean the mess up later? Pastor Mark will be teaching about the life of Moses. Moses did a lot of good things and was used by God in amazing ways. But, he did have a few slipups. One was really big and cost him a chance to go into the Promised Land. You’ll learn about handling mistakes from a biblical perspective. There’s no one – not a single person – who’s ever lived their life without making a mistake. Some are small, some are major. The challenge is what to do after the mistake’s been made. Can you fix it, or do you have to deal with the consequences of the decision and hope to clean the mess up later? Pastor Mark will be teaching about the life of Moses. Moses did a lot of good things and was used by God in amazing ways. But, he did have a few slipups. One was really big and cost him a chance to go into the Promised Land. You’ll learn about handling mistakes from a biblical perspective. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000057295/LFL20201020.mp35f89d546bfa3e.mp3 Tue, 20 Oct 2020 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer Have you ever had what seemed like an urgent need that you asked God for the answer to, and you didn’t hear…and didn’t hear…anything? You probably got kinda uptight about that, didn’t you? Well, Pastor Mark will be teaching about Abram, who was in a similar situation. He’d actually gotten a promise directly from God Himself! This promise seemed to Abram to be a time-sensitive one, so he was expressing his anxiety to God. You’ll hear from Pastor Mark about the importance of hanging on with God even when you can't see the way clear, because God’s always in control of the situation. Have you ever had what seemed like an urgent need that you asked God for the answer to, and you didn’t hear…and didn’t hear…anything? You probably got kinda uptight about that, didn’t you? Well, Pastor Mark will be teaching about Abram, who was in a similar situation. He’d actually gotten a promise directly from God Himself! This promise seemed to Abram to be a time-sensitive one, so he was expressing his anxiety to God. You’ll hear from Pastor Mark about the importance of hanging on with God even when you can't see the way clear, because God’s always in control of the situation. Have you ever had what seemed like an urgent need that you asked God for the answer to, and you didn’t hear…and didn’t hear…anything? You probably got kinda uptight about that, didn’t you? Well, Pastor Mark will be teaching about Abram, who was in a similar situation. He’d actually gotten a promise directly from God Himself! This promise seemed to Abram to be a time-sensitive one, so he was expressing his anxiety to God. You’ll hear from Pastor Mark about the importance of hanging on with God even when you can't see the way clear, because God’s always in control of the situation. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000057296/LFL20201019.mp35f89d656de365.mp3 Mon, 19 Oct 2020 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer Have you ever heard clearly from God to do something but…kinda…did it? It probably didn’t work out so well. You found out that just doing what God said to do, the way that God said to do it, had great results, didn’t you? Pastor Mark will be teaching about the plans that God has for your life. He’ll be using the example of Abraham, showing that when Abraham did things God’s way that his life was pretty smooth. But you’ll also discover the things that went wrong for Abraham when he decided to do things his own way instead of following the plans that God had made clear to him. Have you ever heard clearly from God to do something but…kinda…did it? It probably didn’t work out so well. You found out that just doing what God said to do, the way that God said to do it, had great results, didn’t you? Pastor Mark will be teaching about the plans that God has for your life. He’ll be using the example of Abraham, showing that when Abraham did things God’s way that his life was pretty smooth. But you’ll also discover the things that went wrong for Abraham when he decided to do things his own way instead of following the plans that God had made clear to him. Have you ever heard clearly from God to do something but…kinda…did it? It probably didn’t work out so well. You found out that just doing what God said to do, the way that God said to do it, had great results, didn’t you? Pastor Mark will be teaching about the plans that God has for your life. He’ll be using the example of Abraham, showing that when Abraham did things God’s way that his life was pretty smooth. But you’ll also discover the things that went wrong for Abraham when he decided to do things his own way instead of following the plans that God had made clear to him. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000057001/LFL20201016.mp35f7f728bf00e5.mp3 Fri, 16 Oct 2020 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer As you get older and older, and see the world become more corrupt than you’d thought would be possible, it’s tempting to look at it all and wonder why you’re even here in the first place. Even as a follower of Jesus, the sheer weight of evil and sadness in the world can make it a challenge to be positive about life. Pastor Mark will be teaching about the plan of God for your life. He’ll be showing you that there is a plan for you while on the earth besides just waiting to die and go to heaven. You’ll find out that you can do good here and how you can be a light, shining in this dark world. As you get older and older, and see the world become more corrupt than you’d thought would be possible, it’s tempting to look at it all and wonder why you’re even here in the first place. Even as a follower of Jesus, the sheer weight of evil and sadness in the world can make it a challenge to be positive about life. Pastor Mark will be teaching about the plan of God for your life. He’ll be showing you that there is a plan for you while on the earth besides just waiting to die and go to heaven. You’ll find out that you can do good here and how you can be a light, shining in this dark world. As you get older and older, and see the world become more corrupt than you’d thought would be possible, it’s tempting to look at it all and wonder why you’re even here in the first place. Even as a follower of Jesus, the sheer weight of evil and sadness in the world can make it a challenge to be positive about life. Pastor Mark will be teaching about the plan of God for your life. He’ll be showing you that there is a plan for you while on the earth besides just waiting to die and go to heaven. You’ll find out that you can do good here and how you can be a light, shining in this dark world. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000057002/LFL20201015.mp35f7f734c2e6c5.mp3 Thu, 15 Oct 2020 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer There are lots of gods that can be worshipped today. Money, power, fame, celebrity, and many, many others. Ultimately, though, the worship and pursuit of these things really are about the attempt to make yourself god. Pastor Mark will teach about the origin of this way of thinking. You’ll hear the lies and deceptions that had to happen for this self-worship to begin. You’ll be reminded about the breathtaking amount of power you have to either serve God or to serve Satan under the guise of “doing your own thing”. You’ll learn that there’s a way out of that trap of serving yourself rather than serving God. There are lots of gods that can be worshipped today. Money, power, fame, celebrity, and many, many others. Ultimately, though, the worship and pursuit of these things really are about the attempt to make yourself god. Pastor Mark will teach about the origin of this way of thinking. You’ll hear the lies and deceptions that had to happen for this self-worship to begin. You’ll be reminded about the breathtaking amount of power you have to either serve God or to serve Satan under the guise of “doing your own thing”. You’ll learn that there’s a way out of that trap of serving yourself rather than serving God. There are lots of gods that can be worshipped today. Money, power, fame, celebrity, and many, many others. Ultimately, though, the worship and pursuit of these things really are about the attempt to make yourself god. Pastor Mark will teach about the origin of this way of thinking. You’ll hear the lies and deceptions that had to happen for this self-worship to begin. You’ll be reminded about the breathtaking amount of power you have to either serve God or to serve Satan under the guise of “doing your own thing”. You’ll learn that there’s a way out of that trap of serving yourself rather than serving God. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000057003/LFL20201014.mp35f7f739a5f836.mp3 Wed, 14 Oct 2020 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no astor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer Most children are raised with the ultimate goal of being able to chart their own path. Where to go to college, what kind of career path to pursue, where to live; all of these are decisions people are raised to be able to make on their own. For better or worse, that’s the way of things. Pastor Mark will be teaching about the problem that this me-oriented living causes. You’ll hear about God’s sovereignty and His desire to partner with you to show you what success looks like on His terms. You’ll find out about the advantages that happen when you decide to let God lead and direct your life. Most children are raised with the ultimate goal of being able to chart their own path. Where to go to college, what kind of career path to pursue, where to live; all of these are decisions people are raised to be able to make on their own. For better or worse, that’s the way of things. Pastor Mark will be teaching about the problem that this me-oriented living causes. You’ll hear about God’s sovereignty and His desire to partner with you to show you what success looks like on His terms. You’ll find out about the advantages that happen when you decide to let God lead and direct your life. Most children are raised with the ultimate goal of being able to chart their own path. Where to go to college, what kind of career path to pursue, where to live; all of these are decisions people are raised to be able to make on their own. For better or worse, that’s the way of things. Pastor Mark will be teaching about the problem that this me-oriented living causes. You’ll hear about God’s sovereignty and His desire to partner with you to show you what success looks like on His terms. You’ll find out about the advantages that happen when you decide to let God lead and direct your life. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000057004/LFL20201013.mp35f7f73f4f2aaf.mp3 Tue, 13 Oct 2020 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer One of the challenging things about God for people who think of themselves as intellectual is the aspect of faith. Because they rightly understand that God requires belief prior to His giving them proof, and because they’re really unwilling to give up control of what they think is “their” life, they reject God. Pastor Mark will be teaching about the God who’s revealed Himself to all men and women. You’ll hear about how God’s done everything He can to make His existence clear to every man and woman throughout history. The problem is that they have made a conscious decision to reject God’s offer to know Him. One of the challenging things about God for people who think of themselves as intellectual is the aspect of faith. Because they rightly understand that God requires belief prior to His giving them proof, and because they’re really unwilling to give up control of what they think is “their” life, they reject God. Pastor Mark will be teaching about the God who’s revealed Himself to all men and women. You’ll hear about how God’s done everything He can to make His existence clear to every man and woman throughout history. The problem is that they have made a conscious decision to reject God’s offer to know Him. One of the challenging things about God for people who think of themselves as intellectual is the aspect of faith. Because they rightly understand that God requires belief prior to His giving them proof, and because they’re really unwilling to give up control of what they think is “their” life, they reject God. Pastor Mark will be teaching about the God who’s revealed Himself to all men and women. You’ll hear about how God’s done everything He can to make His existence clear to every man and woman throughout history. The problem is that they have made a conscious decision to reject God’s offer to know Him. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000057005/LFL20201012.mp35f7f744a6e1e7.mp3 Mon, 12 Oct 2020 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer The problem that non-Christians – and, unfortunately, many Christians – have is that they believe that the words in the Bible are merely words. While they’re not magic or anything like that, it’s the fact that these words were written under the inspiration of the Holy Spirit. Pastor Mark will be teaching today that the Holy Spirit is the one who makes the words of scripture come alive. You’ll hear that without the influence of the Holy Spirit the words of the Bible are just words. But with the Holy Spirit opening your eyes, those simple words become life-giving truth. The problem that non-Christians – and, unfortunately, many Christians – have is that they believe that the words in the Bible are merely words. While they’re not magic or anything like that, it’s the fact that these words were written under the inspiration of the Holy Spirit. Pastor Mark will be teaching today that the Holy Spirit is the one who makes the words of scripture come alive. You’ll hear that without the influence of the Holy Spirit the words of the Bible are just words. But with the Holy Spirit opening your eyes, those simple words become life-giving truth. The problem that non-Christians – and, unfortunately, many Christians – have is that they believe that the words in the Bible are merely words. While they’re not magic or anything like that, it’s the fact that these words were written under the inspiration of the Holy Spirit. Pastor Mark will be teaching today that the Holy Spirit is the one who makes the words of scripture come alive. You’ll hear that without the influence of the Holy Spirit the words of the Bible are just words. But with the Holy Spirit opening your eyes, those simple words become life-giving truth. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000056834/LFL20201009.mp35f77539eb5f2f.mp3 Fri, 09 Oct 2020 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer Many Christ followers think that they could “never” share the Gospel with a coworker or friend. They think they aren’t well-spoken enough or that they’d just be too nervous to say things the right way. In his teaching today, Pastor Mark will remind you that if you’re a Christ follower that you’re already witnessing about Jesus to the people around you. You might not be doing it well but you are witnessing about God’s changing power. Pastor Mark will be talking about your need to live a life more consistent with scripture, which will cause people to see God’s power to change their lives, too. Many Christ followers think that they could “never” share the Gospel with a coworker or friend. They think they aren’t well-spoken enough or that they’d just be too nervous to say things the right way. In his teaching today, Pastor Mark will remind you that if you’re a Christ follower that you’re already witnessing about Jesus to the people around you. You might not be doing it well but you are witnessing about God’s changing power. Pastor Mark will be talking about your need to live a life more consistent with scripture, which will cause people to see God’s power to change their lives, too. Many Christ followers think that they could “never” share the Gospel with a coworker or friend. They think they aren’t well-spoken enough or that they’d just be too nervous to say things the right way. In his teaching today, Pastor Mark will remind you that if you’re a Christ follower that you’re already witnessing about Jesus to the people around you. You might not be doing it well but you are witnessing about God’s changing power. Pastor Mark will be talking about your need to live a life more consistent with scripture, which will cause people to see God’s power to change their lives, too. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000056835/LFL20201008.mp35f775402eb2fe.mp3 Thu, 08 Oct 2020 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer The social norms of the Roman Empire were so different from today that it’s hard to even imagine. Temple worship – which was really legalized prostitution of men, women, and even children – was rampant. And as crazy as politicians are today, they haven’t yet openly demanded to be worshipped as gods. Pastor Mark will be teaching today about the job all Christ followers have: to impact their individual worlds in the same way that the early Church did. You’ll be challenged to let God remake you in His image and then be used by Him to take the Gospel to those around you. The social norms of the Roman Empire were so different from today that it’s hard to even imagine. Temple worship – which was really legalized prostitution of men, women, and even children – was rampant. And as crazy as politicians are today, they haven’t yet openly demanded to be worshipped as gods. Pastor Mark will be teaching today about the job all Christ followers have: to impact their individual worlds in the same way that the early Church did. You’ll be challenged to let God remake you in His image and then be used by Him to take the Gospel to those around you. The social norms of the Roman Empire were so different from today that it’s hard to even imagine. Temple worship – which was really legalized prostitution of men, women, and even children – was rampant. And as crazy as politicians are today, they haven’t yet openly demanded to be worshipped as gods. Pastor Mark will be teaching today about the job all Christ followers have: to impact their individual worlds in the same way that the early Church did. You’ll be challenged to let God remake you in His image and then be used by Him to take the Gospel to those around you. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000056836/LFL20201007.mp35f775464e7ccb.mp3 Wed, 07 Oct 2020 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer One of the things that drew attention to the early Christians was the change in their lives. They began living very differently than they had been before, and stuck to this even when they began being persecuted by their family and friends or the government. Pastor Mark will be teaching that if you’re going to be a real Christ follower that you’re going to undergo change in your life – possibly significant change. You’ll hear about God wanting to make you into a reflection of Jesus. You’ll also discover that this remake will require change in thought and behavior on your part. One of the things that drew attention to the early Christians was the change in their lives. They began living very differently than they had been before, and stuck to this even when they began being persecuted by their family and friends or the government. Pastor Mark will be teaching that if you’re going to be a real Christ follower that you’re going to undergo change in your life – possibly significant change. You’ll hear about God wanting to make you into a reflection of Jesus. You’ll also discover that this remake will require change in thought and behavior on your part. One of the things that drew attention to the early Christians was the change in their lives. They began living very differently than they had been before, and stuck to this even when they began being persecuted by their family and friends or the government. Pastor Mark will be teaching that if you’re going to be a real Christ follower that you’re going to undergo change in your life – possibly significant change. You’ll hear about God wanting to make you into a reflection of Jesus. You’ll also discover that this remake will require change in thought and behavior on your part. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000056837/LFL20201006.mp35f7754c2d681e.mp3 Tue, 06 Oct 2020 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer Through the millennia, mankind has tried to feel like they’re getting access to God. Through rituals and sacrifices – sometimes even their children – men and women have reached out, trying to find the right combination to gain a relationship with God. Pastor Mark will be teaching today about this universal problem and its solution. You’ll learn that this incorrect thinking has found its way into the church, and how it reveals itself there. Pastor Mark will tell you what a true relationship with God looks like and the things you can do to be an authentic follower of Christ. Through the millennia, mankind has tried to feel like they’re getting access to God. Through rituals and sacrifices – sometimes even their children – men and women have reached out, trying to find the right combination to gain a relationship with God. Pastor Mark will be teaching today about this universal problem and its solution. You’ll learn that this incorrect thinking has found its way into the church, and how it reveals itself there. Pastor Mark will tell you what a true relationship with God looks like and the things you can do to be an authentic follower of Christ. Through the millennia, mankind has tried to feel like they’re getting access to God. Through rituals and sacrifices – sometimes even their children – men and women have reached out, trying to find the right combination to gain a relationship with God. Pastor Mark will be teaching today about this universal problem and its solution. You’ll learn that this incorrect thinking has found its way into the church, and how it reveals itself there. Pastor Mark will tell you what a true relationship with God looks like and the things you can do to be an authentic follower of Christ. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000056838/LFL20201005.mp35f77552a819ff.mp3 Mon, 05 Oct 2020 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer Becoming a mature disciple of Christ is hard work. Learning to overcome sinful habits, thought patterns and behavior is work that goes on all the time. Cooperating with the Holy Spirit to change you from the inside out is not for cowards. Pastor Mark will be teaching about allowing the Holy Spirit to influence you in every area of your life. You’ll hear that this influence is both necessary and beneficial. You’ll find out about the obstacles and enemies that you have that will try to keep you from progressing in your Christian walk, and you’ll learn about the new source of power to win that’s available to you. Becoming a mature disciple of Christ is hard work. Learning to overcome sinful habits, thought patterns and behavior is work that goes on all the time. Cooperating with the Holy Spirit to change you from the inside out is not for cowards. Pastor Mark will be teaching about allowing the Holy Spirit to influence you in every area of your life. You’ll hear that this influence is both necessary and beneficial. You’ll find out about the obstacles and enemies that you have that will try to keep you from progressing in your Christian walk, and you’ll learn about the new source of power to win that’s available to you. Becoming a mature disciple of Christ is hard work. Learning to overcome sinful habits, thought patterns and behavior is work that goes on all the time. Cooperating with the Holy Spirit to change you from the inside out is not for cowards. Pastor Mark will be teaching about allowing the Holy Spirit to influence you in every area of your life. You’ll hear that this influence is both necessary and beneficial. You’ll find out about the obstacles and enemies that you have that will try to keep you from progressing in your Christian walk, and you’ll learn about the new source of power to win that’s available to you. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000056574/LFL20201002.mp35f6e23ea77c95.mp3 Fri, 02 Oct 2020 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer Nobody likes pushy salespeople, right? I’m sure that there are places you won’t even shop because of the aggressiveness of the salespeople. They don’t seem to care about what you really want – they only have in mind the stuff they want to sell you. Pastor Mark will be teaching about the right way to approach someone and talk to them about Jesus. You’ll hear about the story of Phillip, and how God did some pretty amazing things through him. You’ll learn the importance of the word “tact” when presenting the Gospel and you’ll be reminded that, above all, Christianity is about the human person, not the “numbers”. Nobody likes pushy salespeople, right? I’m sure that there are places you won’t even shop because of the aggressiveness of the salespeople. They don’t seem to care about what you really want – they only have in mind the stuff they want to sell you. Pastor Mark will be teaching about the right way to approach someone and talk to them about Jesus. You’ll hear about the story of Phillip, and how God did some pretty amazing things through him. You’ll learn the importance of the word “tact” when presenting the Gospel and you’ll be reminded that, above all, Christianity is about the human person, not the “numbers”. Nobody likes pushy salespeople, right? I’m sure that there are places you won’t even shop because of the aggressiveness of the salespeople. They don’t seem to care about what you really want – they only have in mind the stuff they want to sell you. Pastor Mark will be teaching about the right way to approach someone and talk to them about Jesus. You’ll hear about the story of Phillip, and how God did some pretty amazing things through him. You’ll learn the importance of the word “tact” when presenting the Gospel and you’ll be reminded that, above all, Christianity is about the human person, not the “numbers”. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000056575/LFL20201001.mp35f6e24911a473.mp3 Thu, 01 Oct 2020 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer Quick question for you: is it possible to finish a project without having first started that project? “Of course not!” you’ll say, and you’d be right. There’s no finishing anything without beginning that thing. And Pastor Mark will be teaching today that it’s the same when it comes to your path as a Christ follower. You’ll hear about the importance of listening for God’s voice, then listening to God’s voice, and then doing what God’s told you to do. You’ll hear about a man named Phillip, who wasn’t a pastor or even an apostle, who God was able to use because of Phillip’s obedience and stepping out in faith. Quick question for you: is it possible to finish a project without having first started that project? “Of course not!” you’ll say, and you’d be right. There’s no finishing anything without beginning that thing. And Pastor Mark will be teaching today that it’s the same when it comes to your path as a Christ follower. You’ll hear about the importance of listening for God’s voice, then listening to God’s voice, and then doing what God’s told you to do. You’ll hear about a man named Phillip, who wasn’t a pastor or even an apostle, who God was able to use because of Phillip’s obedience and stepping out in faith. Quick question for you: is it possible to finish a project without having first started that project? “Of course not!” you’ll say, and you’d be right. There’s no finishing anything without beginning that thing. And Pastor Mark will be teaching today that it’s the same when it comes to your path as a Christ follower. You’ll hear about the importance of listening for God’s voice, then listening to God’s voice, and then doing what God’s told you to do. You’ll hear about a man named Phillip, who wasn’t a pastor or even an apostle, who God was able to use because of Phillip’s obedience and stepping out in faith. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000056576/LFL20200930.mp35f6e24f563532.mp3 Wed, 30 Sep 2020 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer Do you ever find yourself frustrated by how your life’s going? Do you work and sweat and struggle but it feels like you’re trying to swim through molasses? Well, it could be because you’re fighting against what God wants you to be doing. Pastor Mark will be teaching about the importance of obeying God. He’ll be sharing that the obeying’s not just about things like salvation, but in asking God what you should be doing in everything. The act of obedience includes asking God about all of the decisions in your life – large and small – and trusting Him to guide you. Do you ever find yourself frustrated by how your life’s going? Do you work and sweat and struggle but it feels like you’re trying to swim through molasses? Well, it could be because you’re fighting against what God wants you to be doing. Pastor Mark will be teaching about the importance of obeying God. He’ll be sharing that the obeying’s not just about things like salvation, but in asking God what you should be doing in everything. The act of obedience includes asking God about all of the decisions in your life – large and small – and trusting Him to guide you. Do you ever find yourself frustrated by how your life’s going? Do you work and sweat and struggle but it feels like you’re trying to swim through molasses? Well, it could be because you’re fighting against what God wants you to be doing. Pastor Mark will be teaching about the importance of obeying God. He’ll be sharing that the obeying’s not just about things like salvation, but in asking God what you should be doing in everything. The act of obedience includes asking God about all of the decisions in your life – large and small – and trusting Him to guide you. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000056577/LFL20200929.mp35f6e254a15295.mp3 Tue, 29 Sep 2020 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer You’ve probably heard stories of people, horrible people, who were radically changed by the power of the Holy Spirit. Guards at Nazi death camps, terrorists, abortion doctors – people that in the natural would never have been thought of as candidates for salvation through Christ. Pastor Mark will be teaching today about God’s power to change. You’ll hear about the apostle Paul – one of the most radically changed people ever; certainly the best known. You’ll learn about the ability of God to change anyone, even people that you know that Jesus could never reach. You’ve probably heard stories of people, horrible people, who were radically changed by the power of the Holy Spirit. Guards at Nazi death camps, terrorists, abortion doctors – people that in the natural would never have been thought of as candidates for salvation through Christ. Pastor Mark will be teaching today about God’s power to change. You’ll hear about the apostle Paul – one of the most radically changed people ever; certainly the best known. You’ll learn about the ability of God to change anyone, even people that you know that Jesus could never reach. You’ve probably heard stories of people, horrible people, who were radically changed by the power of the Holy Spirit. Guards at Nazi death camps, terrorists, abortion doctors – people that in the natural would never have been thought of as candidates for salvation through Christ. Pastor Mark will be teaching today about God’s power to change. You’ll hear about the apostle Paul – one of the most radically changed people ever; certainly the best known. You’ll learn about the ability of God to change anyone, even people that you know that Jesus could never reach. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000056578/LFL20200928.mp35f6e25a334943.mp3 Mon, 28 Sep 2020 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer If you don’t have much (or any) experience sharing your faith in Jesus with someone, it can feel very daunting to think about doing. You worry about saying the right thing, in the right way, at the right time. The thought of ‘having’ to counter any arguments or objections is scary, too. Pastor Mark will be teaching about overcoming those fears today. He’ll be talking about a man named Ananias who God asked to go into a situation that could have been quite dangerous for himself. You’ll learn that he trusted God in the situation, and you’ll hear about the adventures God can send you on if you choose to trust Him. If you don’t have much (or any) experience sharing your faith in Jesus with someone, it can feel very daunting to think about doing. You worry about saying the right thing, in the right way, at the right time. The thought of ‘having’ to counter any arguments or objections is scary, too. Pastor Mark will be teaching about overcoming those fears today. He’ll be talking about a man named Ananias who God asked to go into a situation that could have been quite dangerous for himself. You’ll learn that he trusted God in the situation, and you’ll hear about the adventures God can send you on if you choose to trust Him. If you don’t have much (or any) experience sharing your faith in Jesus with someone, it can feel very daunting to think about doing. You worry about saying the right thing, in the right way, at the right time. The thought of ‘having’ to counter any arguments or objections is scary, too. Pastor Mark will be teaching about overcoming those fears today. He’ll be talking about a man named Ananias who God asked to go into a situation that could have been quite dangerous for himself. You’ll learn that he trusted God in the situation, and you’ll hear about the adventures God can send you on if you choose to trust Him. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000056397/LFL20200925.mp35f64bd4961998.mp3 Fri, 25 Sep 2020 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer Have you ever looked back on your life and noticed that a day, an event or a decision helped to shape how you got where you are now? Maybe it was a simple “yes” or “no” that turned out not to be so “simple”. History is full of men and women who, by their choices and action – or inaction – affected the lives of hundreds, or millions of people. Pastor Mark will be teaching about the effect conversion can have on a person. You’ll hear specifically about a most unlikely candidate for the changing power of Jesus and the Holy Spirit. You’ll be reminded that God can make the same kind of change in your life. Have you ever looked back on your life and noticed that a day, an event or a decision helped to shape how you got where you are now? Maybe it was a simple “yes” or “no” that turned out not to be so “simple”. History is full of men and women who, by their choices and action – or inaction – affected the lives of hundreds, or millions of people. Pastor Mark will be teaching about the effect conversion can have on a person. You’ll hear specifically about a most unlikely candidate for the changing power of Jesus and the Holy Spirit. You’ll be reminded that God can make the same kind of change in your life. Have you ever looked back on your life and noticed that a day, an event or a decision helped to shape how you got where you are now? Maybe it was a simple “yes” or “no” that turned out not to be so “simple”. History is full of men and women who, by their choices and action – or inaction – affected the lives of hundreds, or millions of people. Pastor Mark will be teaching about the effect conversion can have on a person. You’ll hear specifically about a most unlikely candidate for the changing power of Jesus and the Holy Spirit. You’ll be reminded that God can make the same kind of change in your life. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000056398/LFL20200924.mp35f64bd974c741.mp3 Thu, 24 Sep 2020 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer Most people have a hard time contemplating death. Even though they know that it’s unavoidable, the topic is usually actively dodged. Many Christians have the same aversion to thinking about death, although they’re more than happy to think about heaven. Pastor Mark will be teaching what the Bible has to say about trusting God and understanding His rule over all things in your life, including death. You’ll be learning how to be thinking about God’s control over everything, and His ability to make good somehow happen out of any event that occurs in your life. Most people have a hard time contemplating death. Even though they know that it’s unavoidable, the topic is usually actively dodged. Many Christians have the same aversion to thinking about death, although they’re more than happy to think about heaven. Pastor Mark will be teaching what the Bible has to say about trusting God and understanding His rule over all things in your life, including death. You’ll be learning how to be thinking about God’s control over everything, and His ability to make good somehow happen out of any event that occurs in your life. Most people have a hard time contemplating death. Even though they know that it’s unavoidable, the topic is usually actively dodged. Many Christians have the same aversion to thinking about death, although they’re more than happy to think about heaven. Pastor Mark will be teaching what the Bible has to say about trusting God and understanding His rule over all things in your life, including death. You’ll be learning how to be thinking about God’s control over everything, and His ability to make good somehow happen out of any event that occurs in your life. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000056399/LFL20200923.mp35f64be0867b1e.mp3 Wed, 23 Sep 2020 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer Evangelistic crusades are great things. They call attention to Jesus in a high-profile way, and many people make decisions for Christ at these events. But you might not know that most people that come to Jesus don’t do so at mass crusades; they do it in a one-on-one situation. And Pastor Mark will be teaching that these singular encounters can’t happen if you’re not willing to put yourself out and tell your friends and family about Jesus. You’ll be learning about your need of having God’s power working in you and through you to reach out and tell others about the saving, changing power of Jesus. Evangelistic crusades are great things. They call attention to Jesus in a high-profile way, and many people make decisions for Christ at these events. But you might not know that most people that come to Jesus don’t do so at mass crusades; they do it in a one-on-one situation. And Pastor Mark will be teaching that these singular encounters can’t happen if you’re not willing to put yourself out and tell your friends and family about Jesus. You’ll be learning about your need of having God’s power working in you and through you to reach out and tell others about the saving, changing power of Jesus. Evangelistic crusades are great things. They call attention to Jesus in a high-profile way, and many people make decisions for Christ at these events. But you might not know that most people that come to Jesus don’t do so at mass crusades; they do it in a one-on-one situation. And Pastor Mark will be teaching that these singular encounters can’t happen if you’re not willing to put yourself out and tell your friends and family about Jesus. You’ll be learning about your need of having God’s power working in you and through you to reach out and tell others about the saving, changing power of Jesus. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000056400/LFL20200922.mp35f64be5759fc3.mp3 Tue, 22 Sep 2020 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer When you look at the book of Acts, and know the history of the phenomenal growth of the church back then, it seems that it was easy for those in the early church to share their faith. On the other hand, it appears that the lay person in the church today is very reluctant to talk to others about Jesus. Pastor Mark will be teaching about this failing of today’s Christ follower, and what you need to do to become obedient to Jesus’ command to go into the world and make disciples. You’ll hear about what made the early church able to do what they did, and how you can acquire the same power. When you look at the book of Acts, and know the history of the phenomenal growth of the church back then, it seems that it was easy for those in the early church to share their faith. On the other hand, it appears that the lay person in the church today is very reluctant to talk to others about Jesus. Pastor Mark will be teaching about this failing of today’s Christ follower, and what you need to do to become obedient to Jesus’ command to go into the world and make disciples. You’ll hear about what made the early church able to do what they did, and how you can acquire the same power. When you look at the book of Acts, and know the history of the phenomenal growth of the church back then, it seems that it was easy for those in the early church to share their faith. On the other hand, it appears that the lay person in the church today is very reluctant to talk to others about Jesus. Pastor Mark will be teaching about this failing of today’s Christ follower, and what you need to do to become obedient to Jesus’ command to go into the world and make disciples. You’ll hear about what made the early church able to do what they did, and how you can acquire the same power. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000056401/LFL20200921.mp35f64bebe6bff8.mp3 Mon, 21 Sep 2020 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer A lot of what passes for church activity these days is really nothing more than people doing what they think they should do, rather than doing what God’s called them to do. This ‘work’ goes on, frustrating everyone because it’s not what God wants done. Pastor Mark will be teaching on the need for Christ followers to be not just filled with the Holy Spirit, but overflowing with the Holy Spirit. Most Christ followers have never experienced this lifestyle but that’s how Jesus wants His people to be living. You’ll find out today how you can start living this biblical lifestyle. A lot of what passes for church activity these days is really nothing more than people doing what they think they should do, rather than doing what God’s called them to do. This ‘work’ goes on, frustrating everyone because it’s not what God wants done. Pastor Mark will be teaching on the need for Christ followers to be not just filled with the Holy Spirit, but overflowing with the Holy Spirit. Most Christ followers have never experienced this lifestyle but that’s how Jesus wants His people to be living. You’ll find out today how you can start living this biblical lifestyle. A lot of what passes for church activity these days is really nothing more than people doing what they think they should do, rather than doing what God’s called them to do. This ‘work’ goes on, frustrating everyone because it’s not what God wants done. Pastor Mark will be teaching on the need for Christ followers to be not just filled with the Holy Spirit, but overflowing with the Holy Spirit. Most Christ followers have never experienced this lifestyle but that’s how Jesus wants His people to be living. You’ll find out today how you can start living this biblical lifestyle. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000056076/LFL20200918.mp35f5a59214f7b1.mp3 Fri, 18 Sep 2020 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer Do you get frustrated by your inability to maintain a solid, unwavering relationship with God? Yes? Well, you’re not alone. You can read over and over in the Bible of people – champions of the faith – who had the same struggle. So, you might ask, what’s the solution? Pastor Mark will be teaching about this dilemma and how to overcome the problem of leaking out the Holy Spirit from your life. He’ll explain what the Bible has to say about losing the sense of the Holy Spirit in your life. You’ll find out what causes that problem, and he’ll tell you what the scriptures say is the solution. Do you get frustrated by your inability to maintain a solid, unwavering relationship with God? Yes? Well, you’re not alone. You can read over and over in the Bible of people – champions of the faith – who had the same struggle. So, you might ask, what’s the solution? Pastor Mark will be teaching about this dilemma and how to overcome the problem of leaking out the Holy Spirit from your life. He’ll explain what the Bible has to say about losing the sense of the Holy Spirit in your life. You’ll find out what causes that problem, and he’ll tell you what the scriptures say is the solution. Do you get frustrated by your inability to maintain a solid, unwavering relationship with God? Yes? Well, you’re not alone. You can read over and over in the Bible of people – champions of the faith – who had the same struggle. So, you might ask, what’s the solution? Pastor Mark will be teaching about this dilemma and how to overcome the problem of leaking out the Holy Spirit from your life. He’ll explain what the Bible has to say about losing the sense of the Holy Spirit in your life. You’ll find out what causes that problem, and he’ll tell you what the scriptures say is the solution. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000056077/LFL20200917.mp35f5a596f1c1de.mp3 Thu, 17 Sep 2020 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer Whatever you consider to be the things of primary importance in your life will dictate how you live your life. You’ve seen people who are wrapped up in their children’s lives, and how they’ll sacrifice existing friendships if they determine that those friendships will negatively impact their kids. Pastor Mark will be teaching today that in the same way, if the Christ follower isn’t living their life with the proper motivation, they aren’t going to live a life that’s honoring to God. You’ll hear how to recognize the danger signs in your own life, as well as how to get back on track and get closer to God. Whatever you consider to be the things of primary importance in your life will dictate how you live your life. You’ve seen people who are wrapped up in their children’s lives, and how they’ll sacrifice existing friendships if they determine that those friendships will negatively impact their kids. Pastor Mark will be teaching today that in the same way, if the Christ follower isn’t living their life with the proper motivation, they aren’t going to live a life that’s honoring to God. You’ll hear how to recognize the danger signs in your own life, as well as how to get back on track and get closer to God. Whatever you consider to be the things of primary importance in your life will dictate how you live your life. You’ve seen people who are wrapped up in their children’s lives, and how they’ll sacrifice existing friendships if they determine that those friendships will negatively impact their kids. Pastor Mark will be teaching today that in the same way, if the Christ follower isn’t living their life with the proper motivation, they aren’t going to live a life that’s honoring to God. You’ll hear how to recognize the danger signs in your own life, as well as how to get back on track and get closer to God. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000056078/LFL20200916.mp35f5a59ba30c94.mp3 Wed, 16 Sep 2020 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer Have you ever worked for someone who claimed to be a Christian, being sure to let you know that they went to church last weekend, but would cut corners and cheat at work, claiming that they ‘had’ to do that to stay competitive? It probably was disappointing and frustrating for you. Pastor Mark will be teaching today that Christ sent the disciples out to show people that knowing God had made big changes in their lives. You’ll learn that Christianity is about walking the walk, not just talking the talk. You’ll be reminded that the main reason you’re here is to make God look good. Have you ever worked for someone who claimed to be a Christian, being sure to let you know that they went to church last weekend, but would cut corners and cheat at work, claiming that they ‘had’ to do that to stay competitive? It probably was disappointing and frustrating for you. Pastor Mark will be teaching today that Christ sent the disciples out to show people that knowing God had made big changes in their lives. You’ll learn that Christianity is about walking the walk, not just talking the talk. You’ll be reminded that the main reason you’re here is to make God look good. Have you ever worked for someone who claimed to be a Christian, being sure to let you know that they went to church last weekend, but would cut corners and cheat at work, claiming that they ‘had’ to do that to stay competitive? It probably was disappointing and frustrating for you. Pastor Mark will be teaching today that Christ sent the disciples out to show people that knowing God had made big changes in their lives. You’ll learn that Christianity is about walking the walk, not just talking the talk. You’ll be reminded that the main reason you’re here is to make God look good. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000056079/LFL20200915.mp35f5a5a0158c91.mp3 Tue, 15 Sep 2020 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer When you read the Gospels it’s pretty clear that Peter was not a patient man. Many of the other Apostles displayed character flaws. But by the time Jesus went back to heaven they’d learned quite a bit about trusting God. And they had at that time an extra component working in their lives. Pastor Mark will be teaching about this X factor: the Holy Spirit. You’ll hear about how the disciple’s obedience to Jesus’ parting instructions benefited them in many ways. This led to the incredible spread of the Gospel throughout their world, and you’ll find out how you should let the Holy Spirit work in your life. When you read the Gospels it’s pretty clear that Peter was not a patient man. Many of the other Apostles displayed character flaws. But by the time Jesus went back to heaven they’d learned quite a bit about trusting God. And they had at that time an extra component working in their lives. Pastor Mark will be teaching about this X factor: the Holy Spirit. You’ll hear about how the disciple’s obedience to Jesus’ parting instructions benefited them in many ways. This led to the incredible spread of the Gospel throughout their world, and you’ll find out how you should let the Holy Spirit work in your life. When you read the Gospels it’s pretty clear that Peter was not a patient man. Many of the other Apostles displayed character flaws. But by the time Jesus went back to heaven they’d learned quite a bit about trusting God. And they had at that time an extra component working in their lives. Pastor Mark will be teaching about this X factor: the Holy Spirit. You’ll hear about how the disciple’s obedience to Jesus’ parting instructions benefited them in many ways. This led to the incredible spread of the Gospel throughout their world, and you’ll find out how you should let the Holy Spirit work in your life. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000056080/LFL20200914.mp35f5a5a6eb91fc.mp3 Mon, 14 Sep 2020 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer There’s a lot of evil activities taking place all around. Sex trafficking, random acts of violence, and on and on. Corruption in leadership from the top to the lowest local offices. It’s easy to look around and feel helpless. And Pastor Mark will be teaching that if you’re going to try to oppose this evil in your own strength, you will fail. What you need first of all is the Holy Spirit living inside you. You’ll hear about the next steps that have to be taken once you take care of that basic one. You’ll discover that you need the power of the Holy Spirit working in and through you, and you’ll hear how to make that happen. There’s a lot of evil activities taking place all around. Sex trafficking, random acts of violence, and on and on. Corruption in leadership from the top to the lowest local offices. It’s easy to look around and feel helpless. And Pastor Mark will be teaching that if you’re going to try to oppose this evil in your own strength, you will fail. What you need first of all is the Holy Spirit living inside you. You’ll hear about the next steps that have to be taken once you take care of that basic one. You’ll discover that you need the power of the Holy Spirit working in and through you, and you’ll hear how to make that happen. There’s a lot of evil activities taking place all around. Sex trafficking, random acts of violence, and on and on. Corruption in leadership from the top to the lowest local offices. It’s easy to look around and feel helpless. And Pastor Mark will be teaching that if you’re going to try to oppose this evil in your own strength, you will fail. What you need first of all is the Holy Spirit living inside you. You’ll hear about the next steps that have to be taken once you take care of that basic one. You’ll discover that you need the power of the Holy Spirit working in and through you, and you’ll hear how to make that happen. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000055890/LFL20200911.mp35f528b3722fc0.mp3 Fri, 11 Sep 2020 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer When looking at Jesus’ life, it’s easy to focus on the miracles and such. Raising the dead – who could top that! Feeding five thousand men – not including women and children – maybe fifteen thousand, with five loaves of bread and two sardines! Well, Pastor Mark will be teaching about what often gets overlooked – the relationship that Jesus had with the Holy Spirit. You’ll hear about the amount of time that Jesus spent in prayer, and His reliance on the guidance of the Holy Spirit, that made it possible for Him to be the conduit for the miraculous acts He did. And He wants you to access and yield to the same power. When looking at Jesus’ life, it’s easy to focus on the miracles and such. Raising the dead – who could top that! Feeding five thousand men – not including women and children – maybe fifteen thousand, with five loaves of bread and two sardines! Well, Pastor Mark will be teaching about what often gets overlooked – the relationship that Jesus had with the Holy Spirit. You’ll hear about the amount of time that Jesus spent in prayer, and His reliance on the guidance of the Holy Spirit, that made it possible for Him to be the conduit for the miraculous acts He did. And He wants you to access and yield to the same power. When looking at Jesus’ life, it’s easy to focus on the miracles and such. Raising the dead – who could top that! Feeding five thousand men – not including women and children – maybe fifteen thousand, with five loaves of bread and two sardines! Well, Pastor Mark will be teaching about what often gets overlooked – the relationship that Jesus had with the Holy Spirit. You’ll hear about the amount of time that Jesus spent in prayer, and His reliance on the guidance of the Holy Spirit, that made it possible for Him to be the conduit for the miraculous acts He did. And He wants you to access and yield to the same power. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000055891/LFL20200910.mp35f528bc4dd553.mp3 Thu, 10 Sep 2020 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer You’ve seen those men or women on “Christian” television: they’re praying for someone or something, and as they reach the end of their prayer, they begin screaming, “In Jesus’ Name!” Maybe they say it over and over but you get the point. It’s as though there’s supposed to be a correlation between their volume and their holiness. Pastor Mark will be teaching about the real Holy Spirit and how you access Him. You’ll find out that it might be very different from what you’ve seen or heard. You’ll learn that God’s sometimes a far cry from what you’ve been led to believe. You’ve seen those men or women on “Christian” television: they’re praying for someone or something, and as they reach the end of their prayer, they begin screaming, “In Jesus’ Name!” Maybe they say it over and over but you get the point. It’s as though there’s supposed to be a correlation between their volume and their holiness. Pastor Mark will be teaching about the real Holy Spirit and how you access Him. You’ll find out that it might be very different from what you’ve seen or heard. You’ll learn that God’s sometimes a far cry from what you’ve been led to believe. You’ve seen those men or women on “Christian” television: they’re praying for someone or something, and as they reach the end of their prayer, they begin screaming, “In Jesus’ Name!” Maybe they say it over and over but you get the point. It’s as though there’s supposed to be a correlation between their volume and their holiness. Pastor Mark will be teaching about the real Holy Spirit and how you access Him. You’ll find out that it might be very different from what you’ve seen or heard. You’ll learn that God’s sometimes a far cry from what you’ve been led to believe. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000055892/LITL20200909.mp35f528c163650b.mp3 Wed, 09 Sep 2020 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer Did you ever, before you became a Christian, try to read the Bible? Did you struggle and give up trying to read it, thinking, “This is stupid! It makes no sense whatsoever!?” It’s like trying to read a foreign language without a translator. Pastor Mark will be teaching about Jesus’ disciples and how many times they didn’t get what Jesus was talking to them about. It wasn’t until after they’d received the Holy Spirit that they understood the things that Jesus had said to them, trying to prepare them for his suffering, death, and resurrection. Pastor Mark will let you know how you can receive the same enlightenment. Did you ever, before you became a Christian, try to read the Bible? Did you struggle and give up trying to read it, thinking, “This is stupid! It makes no sense whatsoever!?” It’s like trying to read a foreign language without a translator. Pastor Mark will be teaching about Jesus’ disciples and how many times they didn’t get what Jesus was talking to them about. It wasn’t until after they’d received the Holy Spirit that they understood the things that Jesus had said to them, trying to prepare them for his suffering, death, and resurrection. Pastor Mark will let you know how you can receive the same enlightenment. Did you ever, before you became a Christian, try to read the Bible? Did you struggle and give up trying to read it, thinking, “This is stupid! It makes no sense whatsoever!?” It’s like trying to read a foreign language without a translator. Pastor Mark will be teaching about Jesus’ disciples and how many times they didn’t get what Jesus was talking to them about. It wasn’t until after they’d received the Holy Spirit that they understood the things that Jesus had said to them, trying to prepare them for his suffering, death, and resurrection. Pastor Mark will let you know how you can receive the same enlightenment. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000055893/LFL20200908.mp35f528c6a00170.mp3 Tue, 08 Sep 2020 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer What’s the difference between a Christ follower who has a vibrant relationship with Jesus and a person who doesn’t? Is it because they spend more time in prayer, or Bible reading, or witnessing? Maybe it’s that they take part in the jail ministry or help the homeless out. Well, Pastor Mark will answer this question with, “No”. None of those activities makes a person a “better” Christ follower. You’ll learn that it has very little to do with what’s done on the outside. There’s a change that has to happen on the inside, and today you’ll learn how it can happen for you. What’s the difference between a Christ follower who has a vibrant relationship with Jesus and a person who doesn’t? Is it because they spend more time in prayer, or Bible reading, or witnessing? Maybe it’s that they take part in the jail ministry or help the homeless out. Well, Pastor Mark will answer this question with, “No”. None of those activities makes a person a “better” Christ follower. You’ll learn that it has very little to do with what’s done on the outside. There’s a change that has to happen on the inside, and today you’ll learn how it can happen for you. What’s the difference between a Christ follower who has a vibrant relationship with Jesus and a person who doesn’t? Is it because they spend more time in prayer, or Bible reading, or witnessing? Maybe it’s that they take part in the jail ministry or help the homeless out. Well, Pastor Mark will answer this question with, “No”. None of those activities makes a person a “better” Christ follower. You’ll learn that it has very little to do with what’s done on the outside. There’s a change that has to happen on the inside, and today you’ll learn how it can happen for you. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000055894/LFL20200907.mp35f528cbbbb885.mp3 Mon, 07 Sep 2020 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer The brain is an amazingly powerful organ. Doctors say that it’s even able to make you believe something about yourself that’s not true. People believe that they have diseases they don’t have and never did. Some are able to be absolutely sure that they did things or had things happen to them that never occurred. Pastor Mark will be teaching about the danger of a similar trickery happening in the spiritual realm, and how to avoid this self-deception. You’ll find out how you can know for sure that you’re saved, that you’re a Christ follower for real, without a shadow of a doubt. The brain is an amazingly powerful organ. Doctors say that it’s even able to make you believe something about yourself that’s not true. People believe that they have diseases they don’t have and never did. Some are able to be absolutely sure that they did things or had things happen to them that never occurred. Pastor Mark will be teaching about the danger of a similar trickery happening in the spiritual realm, and how to avoid this self-deception. You’ll find out how you can know for sure that you’re saved, that you’re a Christ follower for real, without a shadow of a doubt. The brain is an amazingly powerful organ. Doctors say that it’s even able to make you believe something about yourself that’s not true. People believe that they have diseases they don’t have and never did. Some are able to be absolutely sure that they did things or had things happen to them that never occurred. Pastor Mark will be teaching about the danger of a similar trickery happening in the spiritual realm, and how to avoid this self-deception. You’ll find out how you can know for sure that you’re saved, that you’re a Christ follower for real, without a shadow of a doubt. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000055704/LFL20200904.mp35f4929196cfbf.mp3 Fri, 04 Sep 2020 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer There are many people who think they have a relationship with God, who don’t know Him at all. They think that because they were raised a certain way or attend a certain church that they’re all good with God. Pastor Mark will be teaching today that this is totally not the case. You’ll hear about Jesus’ encounter with a man who had thought he was at the pinnacle of Jewish belief. Although he didn’t understand why, he was drawn to Jesus’ teachings. You’ll hear how Jesus brought the man into a true relationship with God, and how He can do the same for unbelievers that you might know. There are many people who think they have a relationship with God, who don’t know Him at all. They think that because they were raised a certain way or attend a certain church that they’re all good with God. Pastor Mark will be teaching today that this is totally not the case. You’ll hear about Jesus’ encounter with a man who had thought he was at the pinnacle of Jewish belief. Although he didn’t understand why, he was drawn to Jesus’ teachings. You’ll hear how Jesus brought the man into a true relationship with God, and how He can do the same for unbelievers that you might know. There are many people who think they have a relationship with God, who don’t know Him at all. They think that because they were raised a certain way or attend a certain church that they’re all good with God. Pastor Mark will be teaching today that this is totally not the case. You’ll hear about Jesus’ encounter with a man who had thought he was at the pinnacle of Jewish belief. Although he didn’t understand why, he was drawn to Jesus’ teachings. You’ll hear how Jesus brought the man into a true relationship with God, and how He can do the same for unbelievers that you might know. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000055705/LFL20200903.mp35f492964d08df.mp3 Thu, 03 Sep 2020 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer There’s a battle happening around you all the time, every day. It’s a battle that you’re involved in whether you realize it or not, whether you want to be or not. It’s been going on for thousands of years, even before men and women were created. Pastor Mark will be teaching about this war, and your place in it. You’ll find out which side you’re currently on, and how you can get from the losing side to the winning one. You’ll find out about some of your weapons and how to use them, and about the weapons that are being used against you at this very moment, as you listen to this teaching. There’s a battle happening around you all the time, every day. It’s a battle that you’re involved in whether you realize it or not, whether you want to be or not. It’s been going on for thousands of years, even before men and women were created. Pastor Mark will be teaching about this war, and your place in it. You’ll find out which side you’re currently on, and how you can get from the losing side to the winning one. You’ll find out about some of your weapons and how to use them, and about the weapons that are being used against you at this very moment, as you listen to this teaching. There’s a battle happening around you all the time, every day. It’s a battle that you’re involved in whether you realize it or not, whether you want to be or not. It’s been going on for thousands of years, even before men and women were created. Pastor Mark will be teaching about this war, and your place in it. You’ll find out which side you’re currently on, and how you can get from the losing side to the winning one. You’ll find out about some of your weapons and how to use them, and about the weapons that are being used against you at this very moment, as you listen to this teaching. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000055706/LFL20200902.mp35f4929bae3b90.mp3 Wed, 02 Sep 2020 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer Having instances where you know that you’re thinking and acting like God wants you to think and act is both humbling and brings you joy. Being able to know that what you’re doing pleases God is like a breath of heaven, right? Then there’s the rest of your life – not so much like heaven’s breath, eh? Pastor Mark will be teaching about this conflict that’s a part of every Christ follower’s life. You’ll learn the cause of this conflict as well as who the major players are. You’ll find out that when you become a disciple of Jesus that you’ve entered a battle that’s been going on for a long time. Having instances where you know that you’re thinking and acting like God wants you to think and act is both humbling and brings you joy. Being able to know that what you’re doing pleases God is like a breath of heaven, right? Then there’s the rest of your life – not so much like heaven’s breath, eh? Pastor Mark will be teaching about this conflict that’s a part of every Christ follower’s life. You’ll learn the cause of this conflict as well as who the major players are. You’ll find out that when you become a disciple of Jesus that you’ve entered a battle that’s been going on for a long time. Having instances where you know that you’re thinking and acting like God wants you to think and act is both humbling and brings you joy. Being able to know that what you’re doing pleases God is like a breath of heaven, right? Then there’s the rest of your life – not so much like heaven’s breath, eh? Pastor Mark will be teaching about this conflict that’s a part of every Christ follower’s life. You’ll learn the cause of this conflict as well as who the major players are. You’ll find out that when you become a disciple of Jesus that you’ve entered a battle that’s been going on for a long time. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000055707/LFL20200901.mp35f492a12b00c4.mp3 Tue, 01 Sep 2020 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer Some people do Christianity a disservice by claiming that if someone gives their life to Jesus, that all of their problems will magically go away. Their marriage that’s on the rocks will be repaired, the drug problems will end, and on and on. Pastor Mark will teach that these claims are not biblical, and he’ll explain why it just isn’t true. You’ll find out about the reality of who you are, and why you are your own worst enemy when trying to live your life for Jesus. You’ll also find out how to overcome the obstacles that are put in your way by your flesh, the world, and the devil. Some people do Christianity a disservice by claiming that if someone gives their life to Jesus, that all of their problems will magically go away. Their marriage that’s on the rocks will be repaired, the drug problems will end, and on and on. Pastor Mark will teach that these claims are not biblical, and he’ll explain why it just isn’t true. You’ll find out about the reality of who you are, and why you are your own worst enemy when trying to live your life for Jesus. You’ll also find out how to overcome the obstacles that are put in your way by your flesh, the world, and the devil. Some people do Christianity a disservice by claiming that if someone gives their life to Jesus, that all of their problems will magically go away. Their marriage that’s on the rocks will be repaired, the drug problems will end, and on and on. Pastor Mark will teach that these claims are not biblical, and he’ll explain why it just isn’t true. You’ll find out about the reality of who you are, and why you are your own worst enemy when trying to live your life for Jesus. You’ll also find out how to overcome the obstacles that are put in your way by your flesh, the world, and the devil. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000055708/LFL20200831.mp35f492a5bc9ad4.mp3 Mon, 31 Aug 2020 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer There are a lot of people who attend church. There are churches that boast attendance figures of twenty or even thirty thousand! Those are pretty impressive numbers. The logical question then to ask is, “Are these church attenders influencing their communities?” If one were to look at the larger American society, the answer might be, “No”. Pastor Mark will be teaching about the need for the Christ follower to commit their life totally to God. You’ll learn what making this commitment means, and the costs and the benefits that will There are a lot of people who attend church. There are churches that boast attendance figures of twenty or even thirty thousand! Those are pretty impressive numbers. The logical question then to ask is, “Are these church attenders influencing their communities?” If one were to look at the larger American society, the answer might be, “No”. Pastor Mark will be teaching about the need for the Christ follower to commit their life totally to God. You’ll learn what making this commitment means, and the costs and the benefits that will There are a lot of people who attend church. There are churches that boast attendance figures of twenty or even thirty thousand! Those are pretty impressive numbers. The logical question then to ask is, “Are these church attenders influencing their communities?” If one were to look at the larger American society, the answer might be, “No”. Pastor Mark will be teaching about the need for the Christ follower to commit their life totally to God. You’ll learn what making this commitment means, and the costs and the benefits that will http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000055517/LFL20200828.mp35f3eaafee30f5.mp3 Fri, 28 Aug 2020 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer Throughout the Bible it’s apparent that God’s always wanted to have a personal relationship with man. He hung out with Adam and Eve in the Garden of Eden. Throughout the Old Testament, He would appear on occasion to men like Abraham and Jacob. And, of course, He capped that off by becoming a man – Jesus! Pastor Mark will be teaching about this desire that God has, even today, to be an intimate part of your life. You’ll hear about the attributes of God that He wants to make evident in your life, and you’ll learn what you have to do to begin or enhance that relationship with Him. Throughout the Bible it’s apparent that God’s always wanted to have a personal relationship with man. He hung out with Adam and Eve in the Garden of Eden. Throughout the Old Testament, He would appear on occasion to men like Abraham and Jacob. And, of course, He capped that off by becoming a man – Jesus! Pastor Mark will be teaching about this desire that God has, even today, to be an intimate part of your life. You’ll hear about the attributes of God that He wants to make evident in your life, and you’ll learn what you have to do to begin or enhance that relationship with Him. Throughout the Bible it’s apparent that God’s always wanted to have a personal relationship with man. He hung out with Adam and Eve in the Garden of Eden. Throughout the Old Testament, He would appear on occasion to men like Abraham and Jacob. And, of course, He capped that off by becoming a man – Jesus! Pastor Mark will be teaching about this desire that God has, even today, to be an intimate part of your life. You’ll hear about the attributes of God that He wants to make evident in your life, and you’ll learn what you have to do to begin or enhance that relationship with Him. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000055518/LFL20200827.mp35f3eaba843356.mp3 Thu, 27 Aug 2020 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer Do you ever get the feeling that your life isn’t quite what you think a follower of Christ’s life should be like? You read the stories in the Bible and some of those people’s lives seem so much more dynamic than yours – it feels like something’s missing from your life. Pastor Mark will be teaching about the lives of some of the people in the book of Acts. You’ll hear about the way they carried on in their lives and the impact they had on those around them. Pastor Mark will be talking about why the lives of the apostles became different after Jesus’ ascension, and how you can tap into what they had. Do you ever get the feeling that your life isn’t quite what you think a follower of Christ’s life should be like? You read the stories in the Bible and some of those people’s lives seem so much more dynamic than yours – it feels like something’s missing from your life. Pastor Mark will be teaching about the lives of some of the people in the book of Acts. You’ll hear about the way they carried on in their lives and the impact they had on those around them. Pastor Mark will be talking about why the lives of the apostles became different after Jesus’ ascension, and how you can tap into what they had. Do you ever get the feeling that your life isn’t quite what you think a follower of Christ’s life should be like? You read the stories in the Bible and some of those people’s lives seem so much more dynamic than yours – it feels like something’s missing from your life. Pastor Mark will be teaching about the lives of some of the people in the book of Acts. You’ll hear about the way they carried on in their lives and the impact they had on those around them. Pastor Mark will be talking about why the lives of the apostles became different after Jesus’ ascension, and how you can tap into what they had. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000055519/LFL20200826.mp35f3eac09604f2.mp3 Wed, 26 Aug 2020 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer Have you ever seen couples over the years who just kind of stay the same? They say the same phrases to each other, they just…don’t change – and not in a good way? Pastor Mark will be teaching that God never intended marriage to be like being mummified. He intended marriage to be an adventure, more fun than doing things alone. You’ll hear about your need to be honest with God and with your spouse. You’ll be reminded that your priority needs to be the same as the one God wants you to have. Most of all, you need to learn to make God your top priority – the rest will fall in line once you do that. Have you ever seen couples over the years who just kind of stay the same? They say the same phrases to each other, they just…don’t change – and not in a good way? Pastor Mark will be teaching that God never intended marriage to be like being mummified. He intended marriage to be an adventure, more fun than doing things alone. You’ll hear about your need to be honest with God and with your spouse. You’ll be reminded that your priority needs to be the same as the one God wants you to have. Most of all, you need to learn to make God your top priority – the rest will fall in line once you do that. Have you ever seen couples over the years who just kind of stay the same? They say the same phrases to each other, they just…don’t change – and not in a good way? Pastor Mark will be teaching that God never intended marriage to be like being mummified. He intended marriage to be an adventure, more fun than doing things alone. You’ll hear about your need to be honest with God and with your spouse. You’ll be reminded that your priority needs to be the same as the one God wants you to have. Most of all, you need to learn to make God your top priority – the rest will fall in line once you do that. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000055520/LFL20200825.mp35f3eac54dbc06.mp3 Tue, 25 Aug 2020 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer There are lots of people giving “relationship advice” these days. Most of them will tell the aggrieved partner that they need to focus on making sure their own needs are met first. Unfortunately, this advice doesn’t often seem to work. Pastor Mark will be teaching that the “me first” advice fails because it’s not the way the relationship was designed to work in the first place. Without pursuing a relationship with God as the primary relationship, other bonds will be less than they could be. You’ll hear from Pastor Mark how to get right with God, then how to fix your spousal relationship. There are lots of people giving “relationship advice” these days. Most of them will tell the aggrieved partner that they need to focus on making sure their own needs are met first. Unfortunately, this advice doesn’t often seem to work. Pastor Mark will be teaching that the “me first” advice fails because it’s not the way the relationship was designed to work in the first place. Without pursuing a relationship with God as the primary relationship, other bonds will be less than they could be. You’ll hear from Pastor Mark how to get right with God, then how to fix your spousal relationship. There are lots of people giving “relationship advice” these days. Most of them will tell the aggrieved partner that they need to focus on making sure their own needs are met first. Unfortunately, this advice doesn’t often seem to work. Pastor Mark will be teaching that the “me first” advice fails because it’s not the way the relationship was designed to work in the first place. Without pursuing a relationship with God as the primary relationship, other bonds will be less than they could be. You’ll hear from Pastor Mark how to get right with God, then how to fix your spousal relationship. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000055521/LFL20200824.mp35f3eaca02987e.mp3 Mon, 24 Aug 2020 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer It’s easy to forget that as a Christ follower you’re in a battle, a war. Every day, every minute, there’s an organized effort to get you to reduce your devotion to Jesus. The world you live in hates God – hates everything about God. Pastor Mark will be teaching about the need for you to stay aware of this, and to strengthen your resistance to the world’s efforts to influence you. He’ll tell you how you can start to become a more devoted Christ follower, beginning to influence those around you and showing people that there’s a viable lifestyle option to how they’re currently living. It’s easy to forget that as a Christ follower you’re in a battle, a war. Every day, every minute, there’s an organized effort to get you to reduce your devotion to Jesus. The world you live in hates God – hates everything about God. Pastor Mark will be teaching about the need for you to stay aware of this, and to strengthen your resistance to the world’s efforts to influence you. He’ll tell you how you can start to become a more devoted Christ follower, beginning to influence those around you and showing people that there’s a viable lifestyle option to how they’re currently living. It’s easy to forget that as a Christ follower you’re in a battle, a war. Every day, every minute, there’s an organized effort to get you to reduce your devotion to Jesus. The world you live in hates God – hates everything about God. Pastor Mark will be teaching about the need for you to stay aware of this, and to strengthen your resistance to the world’s efforts to influence you. He’ll tell you how you can start to become a more devoted Christ follower, beginning to influence those around you and showing people that there’s a viable lifestyle option to how they’re currently living. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000055389/LFL20200821.mp35f36f5361e20b.mp3 Fri, 21 Aug 2020 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer Most Christians in America have grown up with the idea that all they have to do to be right with God is to do something like pray the Sinner’s Prayer, and then it’s all good. But they might be frustrated because they don’t see any real change in their lives – the issues that bothered them prior to salvation haven’t gone away; in fact, they might be worse. Pastor Mark will be teaching today that this is because they haven’t really done what Jesus told them to do. You’ll discover that being a Christ follower is more than just saying words; there are actions and activities that you’re to do as well. Most Christians in America have grown up with the idea that all they have to do to be right with God is to do something like pray the Sinner’s Prayer, and then it’s all good. But they might be frustrated because they don’t see any real change in their lives – the issues that bothered them prior to salvation haven’t gone away; in fact, they might be worse. Pastor Mark will be teaching today that this is because they haven’t really done what Jesus told them to do. You’ll discover that being a Christ follower is more than just saying words; there are actions and activities that you’re to do as well. Most Christians in America have grown up with the idea that all they have to do to be right with God is to do something like pray the Sinner’s Prayer, and then it’s all good. But they might be frustrated because they don’t see any real change in their lives – the issues that bothered them prior to salvation haven’t gone away; in fact, they might be worse. Pastor Mark will be teaching today that this is because they haven’t really done what Jesus told them to do. You’ll discover that being a Christ follower is more than just saying words; there are actions and activities that you’re to do as well. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000055390/LFL20200820.mp35f36f5a907f8a.mp3 Thu, 20 Aug 2020 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer The world is full of people who are dying without Jesus. They’re following false religions of many types, just living their lives the best they know how. And in America, young people who’ve grown up in the church reject Christianity as adults. Why is that? Pastor Mark will be teaching the reasons for these happenings. He’ll be talking about the failure of Christ followers to actually be Christ followers. You’ll find out what it is you as a believer in Jesus should be doing, as well as how to do it. He’ll be showing you how to become obedient to the commands of Jesus to reach out to the world with the truth that can save them. The world is full of people who are dying without Jesus. They’re following false religions of many types, just living their lives the best they know how. And in America, young people who’ve grown up in the church reject Christianity as adults. Why is that? Pastor Mark will be teaching the reasons for these happenings. He’ll be talking about the failure of Christ followers to actually be Christ followers. You’ll find out what it is you as a believer in Jesus should be doing, as well as how to do it. He’ll be showing you how to become obedient to the commands of Jesus to reach out to the world with the truth that can save them. The world is full of people who are dying without Jesus. They’re following false religions of many types, just living their lives the best they know how. And in America, young people who’ve grown up in the church reject Christianity as adults. Why is that? Pastor Mark will be teaching the reasons for these happenings. He’ll be talking about the failure of Christ followers to actually be Christ followers. You’ll find out what it is you as a believer in Jesus should be doing, as well as how to do it. He’ll be showing you how to become obedient to the commands of Jesus to reach out to the world with the truth that can save them. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000055391/LFL20200819.mp35f36f60f645f0.mp3 Wed, 19 Aug 2020 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer People in the world are so lost. They’re trying all kinds of ideas, hoping to find an anchor for their souls to keep them from being completely shipwrecked on the shores of life. They’re trying to think of something that will help them make sense of the world and their place in it. Pastor Mark will be teaching about Jesus, the solution to their problem. You’ll hear about the state of man spiritually and how Jesus came to remedy the situation. You’ll learn that just hearing about Jesus isn’t enough – you have to put what you’ve learned into practice every day, to make you a stronger Christ follower. People in the world are so lost. They’re trying all kinds of ideas, hoping to find an anchor for their souls to keep them from being completely shipwrecked on the shores of life. They’re trying to think of something that will help them make sense of the world and their place in it. Pastor Mark will be teaching about Jesus, the solution to their problem. You’ll hear about the state of man spiritually and how Jesus came to remedy the situation. You’ll learn that just hearing about Jesus isn’t enough – you have to put what you’ve learned into practice every day, to make you a stronger Christ follower. People in the world are so lost. They’re trying all kinds of ideas, hoping to find an anchor for their souls to keep them from being completely shipwrecked on the shores of life. They’re trying to think of something that will help them make sense of the world and their place in it. Pastor Mark will be teaching about Jesus, the solution to their problem. You’ll hear about the state of man spiritually and how Jesus came to remedy the situation. You’ll learn that just hearing about Jesus isn’t enough – you have to put what you’ve learned into practice every day, to make you a stronger Christ follower. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000055392/LFL20200818.mp35f36f6573bd78.mp3 Tue, 18 Aug 2020 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer People are always looking for an easier way to do things, right? Sometimes that’s a good thing – using a roto-tiller is far easier than breaking ground up using a spade, isn’t it? And so people try to find easier ways to increase spiritual growth, too. But Pastor Mark will be teaching today that God doesn’t provide shortcuts – the only way to become a more mature Christ follower is by doing the hard work. Pastor Mark will be giving you instructions on how God says you have to grow in Him. You’ll discover that if you can stick it out, that the benefits will be more than you can imagine. People are always looking for an easier way to do things, right? Sometimes that’s a good thing – using a roto-tiller is far easier than breaking ground up using a spade, isn’t it? And so people try to find easier ways to increase spiritual growth, too. But Pastor Mark will be teaching today that God doesn’t provide shortcuts – the only way to become a more mature Christ follower is by doing the hard work. Pastor Mark will be giving you instructions on how God says you have to grow in Him. You’ll discover that if you can stick it out, that the benefits will be more than you can imagine. People are always looking for an easier way to do things, right? Sometimes that’s a good thing – using a roto-tiller is far easier than breaking ground up using a spade, isn’t it? And so people try to find easier ways to increase spiritual growth, too. But Pastor Mark will be teaching today that God doesn’t provide shortcuts – the only way to become a more mature Christ follower is by doing the hard work. Pastor Mark will be giving you instructions on how God says you have to grow in Him. You’ll discover that if you can stick it out, that the benefits will be more than you can imagine. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000055393/LFL20200817.mp35f36f69e03d60.mp3 Mon, 17 Aug 2020 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer Surveys have been done over the last few decades, trying to figure out if there’s a difference in behavior between Christians and those outside the church. Unfortunately, what they’ve found is that people in the church are becoming more like those outside of the church rather than the other way around. Pastor Mark will be addressing this problem. You’ll hear him use and define the term, “carnal” Christian. You’ll learn why this isn’t someone God wants you to be. You’ll be challenged to examine yourself to see whether your lifestyle places you in this undesirable category. Surveys have been done over the last few decades, trying to figure out if there’s a difference in behavior between Christians and those outside the church. Unfortunately, what they’ve found is that people in the church are becoming more like those outside of the church rather than the other way around. Pastor Mark will be addressing this problem. You’ll hear him use and define the term, “carnal” Christian. You’ll learn why this isn’t someone God wants you to be. You’ll be challenged to examine yourself to see whether your lifestyle places you in this undesirable category. Surveys have been done over the last few decades, trying to figure out if there’s a difference in behavior between Christians and those outside the church. Unfortunately, what they’ve found is that people in the church are becoming more like those outside of the church rather than the other way around. Pastor Mark will be addressing this problem. You’ll hear him use and define the term, “carnal” Christian. You’ll learn why this isn’t someone God wants you to be. You’ll be challenged to examine yourself to see whether your lifestyle places you in this undesirable category. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000055246/LFL20200814.mp35f2d82bf57111.mp3 Fri, 14 Aug 2020 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer A long time ago Americans began to get the idea that America is a “Christian” nation. Although that was never defined, some people began to equate that with meaning that all Americans are Christians. Pastor Mark will be teaching today that this belief is not biblically accurate. You’ll learn that God doesn’t “save” countries – He saves individuals. You’ll hear about the Apostle Matthew’s conversion experience, and what took place there. Pastor Mark will tell you what becoming a Christian means, and he’ll talk about what should be happening in your life after that initial event. A long time ago Americans began to get the idea that America is a “Christian” nation. Although that was never defined, some people began to equate that with meaning that all Americans are Christians. Pastor Mark will be teaching today that this belief is not biblically accurate. You’ll learn that God doesn’t “save” countries – He saves individuals. You’ll hear about the Apostle Matthew’s conversion experience, and what took place there. Pastor Mark will tell you what becoming a Christian means, and he’ll talk about what should be happening in your life after that initial event. A long time ago Americans began to get the idea that America is a “Christian” nation. Although that was never defined, some people began to equate that with meaning that all Americans are Christians. Pastor Mark will be teaching today that this belief is not biblically accurate. You’ll learn that God doesn’t “save” countries – He saves individuals. You’ll hear about the Apostle Matthew’s conversion experience, and what took place there. Pastor Mark will tell you what becoming a Christian means, and he’ll talk about what should be happening in your life after that initial event. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000055247/LFL20200813.mp35f2d8309cd3ee.mp3 Thu, 13 Aug 2020 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapelv christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer There are billions of people in the world who’ve never even heard of Jesus, and billions more who have heard but who have just blown Him off. These numbers can feel overwhelming and make you think that there’s nothing you can do to change them, but that’s not true. Pastor Mark will be teaching today about Jesus’ Great Commission, His command to go and make disciples of the whole world. You’ll find out what a disciple actually is, and what characteristics are part of a disciple’s lifestyle. You’ll also find out that the whole “making disciples” thing isn’t as hard as you might think that it is. There are billions of people in the world who’ve never even heard of Jesus, and billions more who have heard but who have just blown Him off. These numbers can feel overwhelming and make you think that there’s nothing you can do to change them, but that’s not true. Pastor Mark will be teaching today about Jesus’ Great Commission, His command to go and make disciples of the whole world. You’ll find out what a disciple actually is, and what characteristics are part of a disciple’s lifestyle. You’ll also find out that the whole “making disciples” thing isn’t as hard as you might think that it is. There are billions of people in the world who’ve never even heard of Jesus, and billions more who have heard but who have just blown Him off. These numbers can feel overwhelming and make you think that there’s nothing you can do to change them, but that’s not true. Pastor Mark will be teaching today about Jesus’ Great Commission, His command to go and make disciples of the whole world. You’ll find out what a disciple actually is, and what characteristics are part of a disciple’s lifestyle. You’ll also find out that the whole “making disciples” thing isn’t as hard as you might think that it is. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000055248/LFL20200812.mp35f2d835cf1261.mp3 Wed, 12 Aug 2020 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer When you read a story and they talk about a church having a weekly attendance of, say, ten thousand people, does that impress you? People tend to be influenced by positive – especially large – numbers. At one point, though, Jesus’ followers went from being in the thousands to just the inner twelve. And Jesus was okay with that. Pastor Mark will be teaching about what God really wants in His church. You’ll discover that God’s a lot more interested in what’s on the inside of the person than how many persons are in the building. You’ll be challenged to be the type of believer that God is looking for. When you read a story and they talk about a church having a weekly attendance of, say, ten thousand people, does that impress you? People tend to be influenced by positive – especially large – numbers. At one point, though, Jesus’ followers went from being in the thousands to just the inner twelve. And Jesus was okay with that. Pastor Mark will be teaching about what God really wants in His church. You’ll discover that God’s a lot more interested in what’s on the inside of the person than how many persons are in the building. You’ll be challenged to be the type of believer that God is looking for. When you read a story and they talk about a church having a weekly attendance of, say, ten thousand people, does that impress you? People tend to be influenced by positive – especially large – numbers. At one point, though, Jesus’ followers went from being in the thousands to just the inner twelve. And Jesus was okay with that. Pastor Mark will be teaching about what God really wants in His church. You’ll discover that God’s a lot more interested in what’s on the inside of the person than how many persons are in the building. You’ll be challenged to be the type of believer that God is looking for. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000055249/LFL20200811.mp35f2d83bda5646.mp3 Tue, 11 Aug 2020 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer You might have heard the term, “professing Christian”. Maybe you’ve used it to refer to someone you know; maybe you use it to describe yourself. While the origin of the term isn’t known, the Bible doesn’t use this term to describe a follower of Jesus. Pastor Mark will be reminding you in his teaching today that Jesus didn’t say, “Profess Me”; He said, “Follow Me”. You’ll learn what the difference between professing and following is and how to figure out where you are between the two. You’ll find out how to get things right with God if you need to, and how to progress in your walk with Christ. You might have heard the term, “professing Christian”. Maybe you’ve used it to refer to someone you know; maybe you use it to describe yourself. While the origin of the term isn’t known, the Bible doesn’t use this term to describe a follower of Jesus. Pastor Mark will be reminding you in his teaching today that Jesus didn’t say, “Profess Me”; He said, “Follow Me”. You’ll learn what the difference between professing and following is and how to figure out where you are between the two. You’ll find out how to get things right with God if you need to, and how to progress in your walk with Christ. You might have heard the term, “professing Christian”. Maybe you’ve used it to refer to someone you know; maybe you use it to describe yourself. While the origin of the term isn’t known, the Bible doesn’t use this term to describe a follower of Jesus. Pastor Mark will be reminding you in his teaching today that Jesus didn’t say, “Profess Me”; He said, “Follow Me”. You’ll learn what the difference between professing and following is and how to figure out where you are between the two. You’ll find out how to get things right with God if you need to, and how to progress in your walk with Christ. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000055250/LFL20200810.mp35f2d841a3e0b9.mp3 Mon, 10 Aug 2020 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer If you’re a Christ follower, you know what a difference having God in your life has made to you. So how come everybody that has the Gospel presented to them doesn’t become a believer? After all, it seems to make so much sense to do so. Well, Pastor Mark will be explaining that in today’s teaching. You’ll hear the reason that you need to continue to share about Jesus with your friends and family. Pastor Mark will be explaining about this, along with other expectations God has for the Christ follower. You’ll learn about more things that God wants you to be doing. If you’re a Christ follower, you know what a difference having God in your life has made to you. So how come everybody that has the Gospel presented to them doesn’t become a believer? After all, it seems to make so much sense to do so. Well, Pastor Mark will be explaining that in today’s teaching. You’ll hear the reason that you need to continue to share about Jesus with your friends and family. Pastor Mark will be explaining about this, along with other expectations God has for the Christ follower. You’ll learn about more things that God wants you to be doing. If you’re a Christ follower, you know what a difference having God in your life has made to you. So how come everybody that has the Gospel presented to them doesn’t become a believer? After all, it seems to make so much sense to do so. Well, Pastor Mark will be explaining that in today’s teaching. You’ll hear the reason that you need to continue to share about Jesus with your friends and family. Pastor Mark will be explaining about this, along with other expectations God has for the Christ follower. You’ll learn about more things that God wants you to be doing. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000055062/LFL20200807.mp35f20c3cc6a022.mp3 Fri, 07 Aug 2020 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer Everyone has a unique combination of talents, personality, and passion. No one’s mix is the same as anyone else’s. The challenge for you can come when you are discontented with your particular set of abilities, and begin to envy someone else. Pastor Mark will be teaching about the importance of not only recognizing the abilities you have, but understanding that God’s given them to you. You’ll be learning how to become able to rest in what you’ve received from God. You’ll also find out the ways that you can start to step out in faith and use the gifts you’ve been given to aid God’s kingdom. Everyone has a unique combination of talents, personality, and passion. No one’s mix is the same as anyone else’s. The challenge for you can come when you are discontented with your particular set of abilities, and begin to envy someone else. Pastor Mark will be teaching about the importance of not only recognizing the abilities you have, but understanding that God’s given them to you. You’ll be learning how to become able to rest in what you’ve received from God. You’ll also find out the ways that you can start to step out in faith and use the gifts you’ve been given to aid God’s kingdom. Everyone has a unique combination of talents, personality, and passion. No one’s mix is the same as anyone else’s. The challenge for you can come when you are discontented with your particular set of abilities, and begin to envy someone else. Pastor Mark will be teaching about the importance of not only recognizing the abilities you have, but understanding that God’s given them to you. You’ll be learning how to become able to rest in what you’ve received from God. You’ll also find out the ways that you can start to step out in faith and use the gifts you’ve been given to aid God’s kingdom. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000055064/LFL20200806.mp35f20c46020090.mp3 Thu, 06 Aug 2020 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer Mankind has made a real mess of marriage, changing God’s definition to almost anything goes. Men marrying men, women marrying women – even a woman marrying a dolphin! This stuff is so beyond what God intended, and the results have been predictable: rampant divorce and infidelity, and a lot of faithful couples that just aren’t happy with each other. Pastor Mark will be teaching about the importance of understanding how God intended marriage to be. You’ll learn what has to be in the person before marriage and then what the marriage has to be based on to have the best success. Mankind has made a real mess of marriage, changing God’s definition to almost anything goes. Men marrying men, women marrying women – even a woman marrying a dolphin! This stuff is so beyond what God intended, and the results have been predictable: rampant divorce and infidelity, and a lot of faithful couples that just aren’t happy with each other. Pastor Mark will be teaching about the importance of understanding how God intended marriage to be. You’ll learn what has to be in the person before marriage and then what the marriage has to be based on to have the best success. Mankind has made a real mess of marriage, changing God’s definition to almost anything goes. Men marrying men, women marrying women – even a woman marrying a dolphin! This stuff is so beyond what God intended, and the results have been predictable: rampant divorce and infidelity, and a lot of faithful couples that just aren’t happy with each other. Pastor Mark will be teaching about the importance of understanding how God intended marriage to be. You’ll learn what has to be in the person before marriage and then what the marriage has to be based on to have the best success. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000055065/LTL20200805.mp35f20c4b3b26c2.mp3 Wed, 05 Aug 2020 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer The world, in many ways, has thrown off the idea of marriage as God intended it. Many couples are living together before marriage – if they even bother with marriage at all. If they do claim to value marriage, they’re having sex before their marriage. Others, of course, are just having sex without committing to a single partner for any length of time, let alone for the rest of their lives. Pastor Mark will be teaching how these changing mores are devastating to society. You’ll hear why biblical marriage – the concept, not just the ritual – matters to more than just the two people combining their lives together. The world, in many ways, has thrown off the idea of marriage as God intended it. Many couples are living together before marriage – if they even bother with marriage at all. If they do claim to value marriage, they’re having sex before their marriage. Others, of course, are just having sex without committing to a single partner for any length of time, let alone for the rest of their lives. Pastor Mark will be teaching how these changing mores are devastating to society. You’ll hear why biblical marriage – the concept, not just the ritual – matters to more than just the two people combining their lives together. The world, in many ways, has thrown off the idea of marriage as God intended it. Many couples are living together before marriage – if they even bother with marriage at all. If they do claim to value marriage, they’re having sex before their marriage. Others, of course, are just having sex without committing to a single partner for any length of time, let alone for the rest of their lives. Pastor Mark will be teaching how these changing mores are devastating to society. You’ll hear why biblical marriage – the concept, not just the ritual – matters to more than just the two people combining their lives together. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000055066/LFL20200804.mp35f20c507ec516.mp3 Tue, 04 Aug 2020 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer There’s a lot of sexual dysfunction these days. Promiscuity, homosexuality, and infidelity runs rampant. And that’s just in the church! Many of the people who say with their mouths that they’re devoted to Jesus more than anything else, say something else with their bodies. Pastor Mark will be teaching about what God’s plan for mankind originally was. You’ll hear about how humanity’s gotten off track from God’s plans, and the tragedies that have resulted from that rebellion. You’ll also find out about God’s ability to redeem and restore the life that’s been broken by sexual sin. There’s a lot of sexual dysfunction these days. Promiscuity, homosexuality, and infidelity runs rampant. And that’s just in the church! Many of the people who say with their mouths that they’re devoted to Jesus more than anything else, say something else with their bodies. Pastor Mark will be teaching about what God’s plan for mankind originally was. You’ll hear about how humanity’s gotten off track from God’s plans, and the tragedies that have resulted from that rebellion. You’ll also find out about God’s ability to redeem and restore the life that’s been broken by sexual sin. There’s a lot of sexual dysfunction these days. Promiscuity, homosexuality, and infidelity runs rampant. And that’s just in the church! Many of the people who say with their mouths that they’re devoted to Jesus more than anything else, say something else with their bodies. Pastor Mark will be teaching about what God’s plan for mankind originally was. You’ll hear about how humanity’s gotten off track from God’s plans, and the tragedies that have resulted from that rebellion. You’ll also find out about God’s ability to redeem and restore the life that’s been broken by sexual sin. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000055067/LFL20200803.mp35f20c55703ce9.mp3 Mon, 03 Aug 2020 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer Very often when people read about Jesus’ life they focus only on the things that He said. They understand the importance of listening to and putting into practice what Jesus said. What gets overlooked sometimes is realizing that how He lived His life is something to be mimicked as well. Pastor Mark will be teaching about the importance for the Christ follower to be connected to a local church. Even more than that, the Christian should be relating to their fellow believers on a personal level. He’ll help explain why just seeing someone once a week will not help your spiritual growth. Very often when people read about Jesus’ life they focus only on the things that He said. They understand the importance of listening to and putting into practice what Jesus said. What gets overlooked sometimes is realizing that how He lived His life is something to be mimicked as well. Pastor Mark will be teaching about the importance for the Christ follower to be connected to a local church. Even more than that, the Christian should be relating to their fellow believers on a personal level. He’ll help explain why just seeing someone once a week will not help your spiritual growth. Very often when people read about Jesus’ life they focus only on the things that He said. They understand the importance of listening to and putting into practice what Jesus said. What gets overlooked sometimes is realizing that how He lived His life is something to be mimicked as well. Pastor Mark will be teaching about the importance for the Christ follower to be connected to a local church. Even more than that, the Christian should be relating to their fellow believers on a personal level. He’ll help explain why just seeing someone once a week will not help your spiritual growth. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000054969/LFL20200731.mp35f19f58c134e4.mp3 Fri, 31 Jul 2020 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer Popular society in America wants you to be discontent. It tells you that you’re too tall, too short, too poor, too fat, and on and on. You need a bigger house, a newer car, and better clothes. You’re shown images that you’re supposed to envy and want to be like. Pastor Mark will be teaching about what the Bible has to say about all of these attempts to manipulate you. He’ll be talking about God’s desire for you to trust Him to care for you. You’ll find out that part of receiving that satisfaction from God is to be doing what He wants you to be doing, in the place where He wants you to do it. Popular society in America wants you to be discontent. It tells you that you’re too tall, too short, too poor, too fat, and on and on. You need a bigger house, a newer car, and better clothes. You’re shown images that you’re supposed to envy and want to be like. Pastor Mark will be teaching about what the Bible has to say about all of these attempts to manipulate you. He’ll be talking about God’s desire for you to trust Him to care for you. You’ll find out that part of receiving that satisfaction from God is to be doing what He wants you to be doing, in the place where He wants you to do it. Popular society in America wants you to be discontent. It tells you that you’re too tall, too short, too poor, too fat, and on and on. You need a bigger house, a newer car, and better clothes. You’re shown images that you’re supposed to envy and want to be like. Pastor Mark will be teaching about what the Bible has to say about all of these attempts to manipulate you. He’ll be talking about God’s desire for you to trust Him to care for you. You’ll find out that part of receiving that satisfaction from God is to be doing what He wants you to be doing, in the place where He wants you to do it. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000054970/LFL20200730.mp35f19f5f8afb19.mp3 Thu, 30 Jul 2020 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer People grow up selfish. You’ve never seen a baby who is willing to always share its toys – especially its favorite toy. And that selfish trait only gets stronger as the person gets older. People will go to extreme lengths to be able to do what they want to do. When they become a part of God’s family, they have a conflict. Pastor Mark will be teaching about the surrender that a person has to undergo. He’ll be talking about the battle of the will in a person and how they have to go against their old nature. You’ll hear a lot of things that will help you move from being just a convert to being a mature follower of Jesus. People grow up selfish. You’ve never seen a baby who is willing to always share its toys – especially its favorite toy. And that selfish trait only gets stronger as the person gets older. People will go to extreme lengths to be able to do what they want to do. When they become a part of God’s family, they have a conflict. Pastor Mark will be teaching about the surrender that a person has to undergo. He’ll be talking about the battle of the will in a person and how they have to go against their old nature. You’ll hear a lot of things that will help you move from being just a convert to being a mature follower of Jesus. People grow up selfish. You’ve never seen a baby who is willing to always share its toys – especially its favorite toy. And that selfish trait only gets stronger as the person gets older. People will go to extreme lengths to be able to do what they want to do. When they become a part of God’s family, they have a conflict. Pastor Mark will be teaching about the surrender that a person has to undergo. He’ll be talking about the battle of the will in a person and how they have to go against their old nature. You’ll hear a lot of things that will help you move from being just a convert to being a mature follower of Jesus. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000054971/LFL20200729.mp35f19f6570ee4b.mp3 Wed, 29 Jul 2020 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer In your life, you’re faced with big choices as well as small ones. From “what color socks do I wear today” to “is this the person I want to spend the rest of my life with”, you have tens, maybe hundreds of choices to wade through. And then as a believer in Jesus, there are not only more choices, but a whole new perspective from which to base your decisions. Pastor Mark will be teaching about this change in viewpoint. You’ll learn that becoming a Christ follower requires you to change your mindset. You’ll find out about the benefits and costs of looking at your decisions in a new way. In your life, you’re faced with big choices as well as small ones. From “what color socks do I wear today” to “is this the person I want to spend the rest of my life with”, you have tens, maybe hundreds of choices to wade through. And then as a believer in Jesus, there are not only more choices, but a whole new perspective from which to base your decisions. Pastor Mark will be teaching about this change in viewpoint. You’ll learn that becoming a Christ follower requires you to change your mindset. You’ll find out about the benefits and costs of looking at your decisions in a new way. In your life, you’re faced with big choices as well as small ones. From “what color socks do I wear today” to “is this the person I want to spend the rest of my life with”, you have tens, maybe hundreds of choices to wade through. And then as a believer in Jesus, there are not only more choices, but a whole new perspective from which to base your decisions. Pastor Mark will be teaching about this change in viewpoint. You’ll learn that becoming a Christ follower requires you to change your mindset. You’ll find out about the benefits and costs of looking at your decisions in a new way. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000054973/LFL20200728.mp35f19f6a3499e4.mp3 Tue, 28 Jul 2020 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer There’s a crisis in the church in America today. Children of people who call themselves Christ followers are leaving the church they grew up in. Some are even renouncing all association with Christianity. Many say they did so because they didn’t see what they heard in church, reflected in the lives of their parents. Pastor Mark will be teaching about the need for those who claim to follow Jesus to walk the walk, not just talk the talk. You’ll be encouraged to examine your own life and to make certain that you are making the effort to be as true of a Christ follower as you possibly can. There’s a crisis in the church in America today. Children of people who call themselves Christ followers are leaving the church they grew up in. Some are even renouncing all association with Christianity. Many say they did so because they didn’t see what they heard in church, reflected in the lives of their parents. Pastor Mark will be teaching about the need for those who claim to follow Jesus to walk the walk, not just talk the talk. You’ll be encouraged to examine your own life and to make certain that you are making the effort to be as true of a Christ follower as you possibly can. There’s a crisis in the church in America today. Children of people who call themselves Christ followers are leaving the church they grew up in. Some are even renouncing all association with Christianity. Many say they did so because they didn’t see what they heard in church, reflected in the lives of their parents. Pastor Mark will be teaching about the need for those who claim to follow Jesus to walk the walk, not just talk the talk. You’ll be encouraged to examine your own life and to make certain that you are making the effort to be as true of a Christ follower as you possibly can. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000054974/LFL20200727.mp35f19f70111120.mp3 Mon, 27 Jul 2020 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer In lots of different ways, every day, you’re told to be proud of yourself. To take full credit for your success. To minimize your failures – ignore them, even. You’re told that you ‘deserve’ whatever it is someone’s trying to sell you. In all of these things, you’re encouraged to rely on your own abilities and wisdom. Pastor Mark will be teaching that that’s not how God wants you to live. You’ll find out through a story between Jesus and some of the disciples (before they were disciples) that Jesus wants you to trust Him. And that there’ll be times when taking Jesus at His word will not make sense to you. In lots of different ways, every day, you’re told to be proud of yourself. To take full credit for your success. To minimize your failures – ignore them, even. You’re told that you ‘deserve’ whatever it is someone’s trying to sell you. In all of these things, you’re encouraged to rely on your own abilities and wisdom. Pastor Mark will be teaching that that’s not how God wants you to live. You’ll find out through a story between Jesus and some of the disciples (before they were disciples) that Jesus wants you to trust Him. And that there’ll be times when taking Jesus at His word will not make sense to you. In lots of different ways, every day, you’re told to be proud of yourself. To take full credit for your success. To minimize your failures – ignore them, even. You’re told that you ‘deserve’ whatever it is someone’s trying to sell you. In all of these things, you’re encouraged to rely on your own abilities and wisdom. Pastor Mark will be teaching that that’s not how God wants you to live. You’ll find out through a story between Jesus and some of the disciples (before they were disciples) that Jesus wants you to trust Him. And that there’ll be times when taking Jesus at His word will not make sense to you. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000054756/LFL20200724.mp35f0f3244c468f.mp3 Fri, 24 Jul 2020 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer Any skill you want to learn takes time, doesn’t it? Good habits – and bad ones – are established in your life only by doing them over and over again for weeks or years. It’s said that to master an ability you have to spend ten thousand hours doing that thing. Pastor Mark, in today’s teaching, will be teaching that to become a maturing Christ follower it’s much the same way. There are no ‘instant Christian’ pills or potions you can take. You’ll learn today what you need to do to become a more dedicated follower of Jesus, knowing more about Him and then fulfilling your part of His Great Commission. Any skill you want to learn takes time, doesn’t it? Good habits – and bad ones – are established in your life only by doing them over and over again for weeks or years. It’s said that to master an ability you have to spend ten thousand hours doing that thing. Pastor Mark, in today’s teaching, will be teaching that to become a maturing Christ follower it’s much the same way. There are no ‘instant Christian’ pills or potions you can take. You’ll learn today what you need to do to become a more dedicated follower of Jesus, knowing more about Him and then fulfilling your part of His Great Commission. Any skill you want to learn takes time, doesn’t it? Good habits – and bad ones – are established in your life only by doing them over and over again for weeks or years. It’s said that to master an ability you have to spend ten thousand hours doing that thing. Pastor Mark, in today’s teaching, will be teaching that to become a maturing Christ follower it’s much the same way. There are no ‘instant Christian’ pills or potions you can take. You’ll learn today what you need to do to become a more dedicated follower of Jesus, knowing more about Him and then fulfilling your part of His Great Commission. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000054757/JIR20200723.mp35f0f32d277562.mp3 Thu, 23 Jul 2020 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer Americans are pretty focused on acquisition. Getting more things, or better versions of what they already have, is a lifelong pursuit for some people. Television, movies and music echo this theme often. Pastor Mark will be teaching that this pursuit can sometimes come with you into your life as a Christ follower. He’ll be showing that this thinking can derail your spiritual growth, keeping you ineffective for the kingdom of God. Pastor Mark will illustrate how this comes up in your life, so that you can learn to avoid it. That will free you up to live a life that’s not only pleasing to God, but will teach you contentment. Americans are pretty focused on acquisition. Getting more things, or better versions of what they already have, is a lifelong pursuit for some people. Television, movies and music echo this theme often. Pastor Mark will be teaching that this pursuit can sometimes come with you into your life as a Christ follower. He’ll be showing that this thinking can derail your spiritual growth, keeping you ineffective for the kingdom of God. Pastor Mark will illustrate how this comes up in your life, so that you can learn to avoid it. That will free you up to live a life that’s not only pleasing to God, but will teach you contentment. Americans are pretty focused on acquisition. Getting more things, or better versions of what they already have, is a lifelong pursuit for some people. Television, movies and music echo this theme often. Pastor Mark will be teaching that this pursuit can sometimes come with you into your life as a Christ follower. He’ll be showing that this thinking can derail your spiritual growth, keeping you ineffective for the kingdom of God. Pastor Mark will illustrate how this comes up in your life, so that you can learn to avoid it. That will free you up to live a life that’s not only pleasing to God, but will teach you contentment. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000054758/JIR20200722.mp35f0f334d78400.mp3 Wed, 22 Jul 2020 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer Becoming a Christ follower changes everything in your life. You might not realize it at first, but as you find out more about God and how His love for you is manifested, you start to see things in your life that also want to be number one. One area that turns out being huge is your relationship with your friends and family. Pastor Mark will be talking about those kinds of conflicts. He’ll be teaching you what Jesus had to say about them, and how best to resolve those disputes. You’ll learn that although these areas involve hard work to make right, you’ll also discover that God will help you to get through the hard parts. Becoming a Christ follower changes everything in your life. You might not realize it at first, but as you find out more about God and how His love for you is manifested, you start to see things in your life that also want to be number one. One area that turns out being huge is your relationship with your friends and family. Pastor Mark will be talking about those kinds of conflicts. He’ll be teaching you what Jesus had to say about them, and how best to resolve those disputes. You’ll learn that although these areas involve hard work to make right, you’ll also discover that God will help you to get through the hard parts. Becoming a Christ follower changes everything in your life. You might not realize it at first, but as you find out more about God and how His love for you is manifested, you start to see things in your life that also want to be number one. One area that turns out being huge is your relationship with your friends and family. Pastor Mark will be talking about those kinds of conflicts. He’ll be teaching you what Jesus had to say about them, and how best to resolve those disputes. You’ll learn that although these areas involve hard work to make right, you’ll also discover that God will help you to get through the hard parts. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000054759/LFL20200721.mp35f0f33df962b8.mp3 Tue, 21 Jul 2020 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer You’ve heard the saying, “There’s no free lunch”, right? Maybe when you’re younger you don’t quite see the truth of that statement, but as you mature and gain experiences, you begin to understand it better. Pastor Mark will be teaching that this truism applies to Christianity as well. You’ll hear from Jesus Himself that even though what He offers is given to you – because you couldn’t pay the price for it – becoming a Christ follower does require that you give some things up. You’ll hear more about those costs and you’ll have an opportunity to evaluate your own life and count that cost. You’ve heard the saying, “There’s no free lunch”, right? Maybe when you’re younger you don’t quite see the truth of that statement, but as you mature and gain experiences, you begin to understand it better. Pastor Mark will be teaching that this truism applies to Christianity as well. You’ll hear from Jesus Himself that even though what He offers is given to you – because you couldn’t pay the price for it – becoming a Christ follower does require that you give some things up. You’ll hear more about those costs and you’ll have an opportunity to evaluate your own life and count that cost. You’ve heard the saying, “There’s no free lunch”, right? Maybe when you’re younger you don’t quite see the truth of that statement, but as you mature and gain experiences, you begin to understand it better. Pastor Mark will be teaching that this truism applies to Christianity as well. You’ll hear from Jesus Himself that even though what He offers is given to you – because you couldn’t pay the price for it – becoming a Christ follower does require that you give some things up. You’ll hear more about those costs and you’ll have an opportunity to evaluate your own life and count that cost. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000054760/JIR20200720.mp35f0f34589317c.mp3 Mon, 20 Jul 2020 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer Lots of people who call themselves Christians say they believe in Jesus. Many have ‘walked the aisle’ and made a profession of faith. If you’ve looked at peoples’ lives over the years, you can make some assumptions about the depth of their commitment to Christ. Pastor Mark will be teaching about the importance of moving from simply being a convert to becoming a disciple. You’ll learn the responsibility that a disciple has to God and to those around themselves. You’ll find out about your requirement from Jesus to reproduce yourself, and how to do that. Lots of people who call themselves Christians say they believe in Jesus. Many have ‘walked the aisle’ and made a profession of faith. If you’ve looked at peoples’ lives over the years, you can make some assumptions about the depth of their commitment to Christ. Pastor Mark will be teaching about the importance of moving from simply being a convert to becoming a disciple. You’ll learn the responsibility that a disciple has to God and to those around themselves. You’ll find out about your requirement from Jesus to reproduce yourself, and how to do that. Lots of people who call themselves Christians say they believe in Jesus. Many have ‘walked the aisle’ and made a profession of faith. If you’ve looked at peoples’ lives over the years, you can make some assumptions about the depth of their commitment to Christ. Pastor Mark will be teaching about the importance of moving from simply being a convert to becoming a disciple. You’ll learn the responsibility that a disciple has to God and to those around themselves. You’ll find out about your requirement from Jesus to reproduce yourself, and how to do that. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000054595/LFL20200717.mp35f08a720a69e3.mp3 Fri, 17 Jul 2020 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer Jesus did many amazing things. The Gospel of John says that all the books in the world couldn’t have held the stories of everything that Jesus did when He was on the earth. Pastor Mark will be teaching about Jesus’ promise to His disciples that they would do greater things than He did. You might think, “How can Christ followers today do greater things than Jesus did?” Well, Pastor Mark will be explaining that statement, showing through scripture and history how Jesus’ followers have fulfilled that statement, and how you yourself can participate in that as well. Jesus did many amazing things. The Gospel of John says that all the books in the world couldn’t have held the stories of everything that Jesus did when He was on the earth. Pastor Mark will be teaching about Jesus’ promise to His disciples that they would do greater things than He did. You might think, “How can Christ followers today do greater things than Jesus did?” Well, Pastor Mark will be explaining that statement, showing through scripture and history how Jesus’ followers have fulfilled that statement, and how you yourself can participate in that as well. Jesus did many amazing things. The Gospel of John says that all the books in the world couldn’t have held the stories of everything that Jesus did when He was on the earth. Pastor Mark will be teaching about Jesus’ promise to His disciples that they would do greater things than He did. You might think, “How can Christ followers today do greater things than Jesus did?” Well, Pastor Mark will be explaining that statement, showing through scripture and history how Jesus’ followers have fulfilled that statement, and how you yourself can participate in that as well. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000054596/LFL20200716.mp35f08a78438e0b.mp3 Thu, 16 Jul 2020 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer You’ve probably heard stories of people who go out and hitchhike across the United States, or Europe, or Asia. Most folks think of these travelers as maybe having a screw loose, or very brave. Pastor Mark will be teaching about some other people who might’ve been thought of the same way. You’ll find out about one big difference between those hitchhikers and the disciples, though. Pastor Mark’ll be telling you about the need that this world has and what you can do to help. You’ll come to learn that as you take advantage of what God’s given you, you’ll come more into line with His purpose for you. You’ve probably heard stories of people who go out and hitchhike across the United States, or Europe, or Asia. Most folks think of these travelers as maybe having a screw loose, or very brave. Pastor Mark will be teaching about some other people who might’ve been thought of the same way. You’ll find out about one big difference between those hitchhikers and the disciples, though. Pastor Mark’ll be telling you about the need that this world has and what you can do to help. You’ll come to learn that as you take advantage of what God’s given you, you’ll come more into line with His purpose for you. You’ve probably heard stories of people who go out and hitchhike across the United States, or Europe, or Asia. Most folks think of these travelers as maybe having a screw loose, or very brave. Pastor Mark will be teaching about some other people who might’ve been thought of the same way. You’ll find out about one big difference between those hitchhikers and the disciples, though. Pastor Mark’ll be telling you about the need that this world has and what you can do to help. You’ll come to learn that as you take advantage of what God’s given you, you’ll come more into line with His purpose for you. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000054597/LFL20200715.mp35f08a7e0f0604.mp3 Wed, 15 Jul 2020 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer It’s easy to trust God for the ‘small’ stuff. That way, if it doesn’t happen, your expectations are low enough that the disappointment is small. But when it’s something big – a needed job, housing, illness – your faith’s on the line and really tested. Pastor Mark will be teaching about an experience the disciples had where they had to trust God for everything. Jesus put them in this position – in the ‘school of faith’, so to speak – to give them a chance to put into practice the things they should’ve been learning. You’ll hear how their lessons can be applied to your life, too. It’s easy to trust God for the ‘small’ stuff. That way, if it doesn’t happen, your expectations are low enough that the disappointment is small. But when it’s something big – a needed job, housing, illness – your faith’s on the line and really tested. Pastor Mark will be teaching about an experience the disciples had where they had to trust God for everything. Jesus put them in this position – in the ‘school of faith’, so to speak – to give them a chance to put into practice the things they should’ve been learning. You’ll hear how their lessons can be applied to your life, too. It’s easy to trust God for the ‘small’ stuff. That way, if it doesn’t happen, your expectations are low enough that the disappointment is small. But when it’s something big – a needed job, housing, illness – your faith’s on the line and really tested. Pastor Mark will be teaching about an experience the disciples had where they had to trust God for everything. Jesus put them in this position – in the ‘school of faith’, so to speak – to give them a chance to put into practice the things they should’ve been learning. You’ll hear how their lessons can be applied to your life, too. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000054598/LFL20200714.mp35f08a83dd95d4.mp3 Tue, 14 Jul 2020 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer America is a very prosperous country – possibly the most prosperous one ever. As a result, the American church is able to send money all around the world, aiding her poorer brothers and sisters. In Pastor Mark’s teaching, he’ll be reminding you that Jesus didn’t have anything He could call His own except the clothes on His back. And Jesus sent His disciples out twice, telling them not to take anything extra. You’ll hear that God’s not looking for the best and brightest to do His work. He’s looking for people who are willing to trust Him completely for all they’re given, storing up treasures in heaven, not on earth. America is a very prosperous country – possibly the most prosperous one ever. As a result, the American church is able to send money all around the world, aiding her poorer brothers and sisters. In Pastor Mark’s teaching, he’ll be reminding you that Jesus didn’t have anything He could call His own except the clothes on His back. And Jesus sent His disciples out twice, telling them not to take anything extra. You’ll hear that God’s not looking for the best and brightest to do His work. He’s looking for people who are willing to trust Him completely for all they’re given, storing up treasures in heaven, not on earth. America is a very prosperous country – possibly the most prosperous one ever. As a result, the American church is able to send money all around the world, aiding her poorer brothers and sisters. In Pastor Mark’s teaching, he’ll be reminding you that Jesus didn’t have anything He could call His own except the clothes on His back. And Jesus sent His disciples out twice, telling them not to take anything extra. You’ll hear that God’s not looking for the best and brightest to do His work. He’s looking for people who are willing to trust Him completely for all they’re given, storing up treasures in heaven, not on earth. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000054599/LFL20200713.mp35f08a8a379793.mp3 Mon, 13 Jul 2020 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer If you grew up in the church, your impression of the ‘rules’ probably included a lot of ‘no’s, or at least you thought that was how it was. Don’t wear ‘those’ clothes, don’t watch ‘those’ kind of movies, and absolutely don’t listen to ‘that’ kind of music! The Jews of Jesus’ day got the same vibe from their leaders, and as a result there was a lot of apathy toward religion. Pastor Mark will be teaching that Jesus came and stirred things up by talking about the intent of the heart rather than outward actions. You’ll hear about the kind of freedom that an authentic life with Christ will bring to you if you let Him. If you grew up in the church, your impression of the ‘rules’ probably included a lot of ‘no’s, or at least you thought that was how it was. Don’t wear ‘those’ clothes, don’t watch ‘those’ kind of movies, and absolutely don’t listen to ‘that’ kind of music! The Jews of Jesus’ day got the same vibe from their leaders, and as a result there was a lot of apathy toward religion. Pastor Mark will be teaching that Jesus came and stirred things up by talking about the intent of the heart rather than outward actions. You’ll hear about the kind of freedom that an authentic life with Christ will bring to you if you let Him. If you grew up in the church, your impression of the ‘rules’ probably included a lot of ‘no’s, or at least you thought that was how it was. Don’t wear ‘those’ clothes, don’t watch ‘those’ kind of movies, and absolutely don’t listen to ‘that’ kind of music! The Jews of Jesus’ day got the same vibe from their leaders, and as a result there was a lot of apathy toward religion. Pastor Mark will be teaching that Jesus came and stirred things up by talking about the intent of the heart rather than outward actions. You’ll hear about the kind of freedom that an authentic life with Christ will bring to you if you let Him. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000054401/LFL20200710.mp35efd1a0899bb7.mp3 Fri, 10 Jul 2020 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer Did you ever have an opportunity, or felt like God was giving you an opportunity to do something, but you didn’t follow through? Do you still feel twinges of regret for not doing it? Those feelings can haunt you and corrode your confidence. In Pastor Mark’s teaching today, he’ll be talking about how to avoid those feelings of regret. He’ll be speaking about pushing past your fears and apprehensions, and doing what it’s clear that God wants you to do. He’ll talk about what you need to do to learn to trust God and to look to Him alone, trusting Him for the strength and courage to do what He’s called you to do. Did you ever have an opportunity, or felt like God was giving you an opportunity to do something, but you didn’t follow through? Do you still feel twinges of regret for not doing it? Those feelings can haunt you and corrode your confidence. In Pastor Mark’s teaching today, he’ll be talking about how to avoid those feelings of regret. He’ll be speaking about pushing past your fears and apprehensions, and doing what it’s clear that God wants you to do. He’ll talk about what you need to do to learn to trust God and to look to Him alone, trusting Him for the strength and courage to do what He’s called you to do. Did you ever have an opportunity, or felt like God was giving you an opportunity to do something, but you didn’t follow through? Do you still feel twinges of regret for not doing it? Those feelings can haunt you and corrode your confidence. In Pastor Mark’s teaching today, he’ll be talking about how to avoid those feelings of regret. He’ll be speaking about pushing past your fears and apprehensions, and doing what it’s clear that God wants you to do. He’ll talk about what you need to do to learn to trust God and to look to Him alone, trusting Him for the strength and courage to do what He’s called you to do. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000054443/LFL20200709.mp35eff703381989.mp3 Thu, 09 Jul 2020 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer For many years, health professionals have wondered whether there is a genetic tendency in some people toward things like alcoholism and other self-destructive behaviors. While no one may ever be able to definitively prove it one way or another, it’s an interesting conversation. Pastor Mark will be teaching about a genetic tendency that all people, for sure have. You’ll hear about the desire that God has put inside the core being of every person in history: the desire to have significance, to really matter beyond this life and the day-to-day mundane things that make up your earthly existence. For many years, health professionals have wondered whether there is a genetic tendency in some people toward things like alcoholism and other self-destructive behaviors. While no one may ever be able to definitively prove it one way or another, it’s an interesting conversation. Pastor Mark will be teaching about a genetic tendency that all people, for sure have. You’ll hear about the desire that God has put inside the core being of every person in history: the desire to have significance, to really matter beyond this life and the day-to-day mundane things that make up your earthly existence. For many years, health professionals have wondered whether there is a genetic tendency in some people toward things like alcoholism and other self-destructive behaviors. While no one may ever be able to definitively prove it one way or another, it’s an interesting conversation. Pastor Mark will be teaching about a genetic tendency that all people, for sure have. You’ll hear about the desire that God has put inside the core being of every person in history: the desire to have significance, to really matter beyond this life and the day-to-day mundane things that make up your earthly existence. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000054444/LFL20200708.mp35eff708715df5.mp3 Wed, 08 Jul 2020 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer If you’ve ever used a recipe to cook or bake, you find pretty quickly that if you leave out an ingredient or get some other aspect of the preparation wrong, the dish won’t turn out like it should. Pastor Mark will be teaching today that the Christian life is much the same way. God has given the Christ follower specific steps – ingredients – for a successful relationship with Himself. One of the most neglected things is time spent with God Himself. Pastor Mark will be talking about the negative results from ignoring this ingredient, as well as telling you of the benefits that come from adding this quiet time to your life. If you’ve ever used a recipe to cook or bake, you find pretty quickly that if you leave out an ingredient or get some other aspect of the preparation wrong, the dish won’t turn out like it should. Pastor Mark will be teaching today that the Christian life is much the same way. God has given the Christ follower specific steps – ingredients – for a successful relationship with Himself. One of the most neglected things is time spent with God Himself. Pastor Mark will be talking about the negative results from ignoring this ingredient, as well as telling you of the benefits that come from adding this quiet time to your life. If you’ve ever used a recipe to cook or bake, you find pretty quickly that if you leave out an ingredient or get some other aspect of the preparation wrong, the dish won’t turn out like it should. Pastor Mark will be teaching today that the Christian life is much the same way. God has given the Christ follower specific steps – ingredients – for a successful relationship with Himself. One of the most neglected things is time spent with God Himself. Pastor Mark will be talking about the negative results from ignoring this ingredient, as well as telling you of the benefits that come from adding this quiet time to your life. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000054445/LFL20200707.mp35eff70cbcea56.mp3 Tue, 07 Jul 2020 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer It can be frustrating being a Christ follower because God just doesn’t think like you do. He did at least warn you about that, though: He said in Isaiah that “My thoughts aren’t your thoughts”. Pastor Mark will be reminding you about that fact in today’s teaching. He’ll be talking about the ways that Christ followers become better Christ followers, and what you have to do to reach that goal. He’ll tell you about the benefits of making the effort to get closer to both God and your Christian brothers and sisters. It can be frustrating being a Christ follower because God just doesn’t think like you do. He did at least warn you about that, though: He said in Isaiah that “My thoughts aren’t your thoughts”. Pastor Mark will be reminding you about that fact in today’s teaching. He’ll be talking about the ways that Christ followers become better Christ followers, and what you have to do to reach that goal. He’ll tell you about the benefits of making the effort to get closer to both God and your Christian brothers and sisters. It can be frustrating being a Christ follower because God just doesn’t think like you do. He did at least warn you about that, though: He said in Isaiah that “My thoughts aren’t your thoughts”. Pastor Mark will be reminding you about that fact in today’s teaching. He’ll be talking about the ways that Christ followers become better Christ followers, and what you have to do to reach that goal. He’ll tell you about the benefits of making the effort to get closer to both God and your Christian brothers and sisters. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000054446/LFL20200706.mp35eff711444b99.mp3 Mon, 06 Jul 2020 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer Do you ever find yourself having to redo a task because you rushed to get it done? Instead of taking the time to read the directions – twice – you were sure you knew how to do it, only to realize it didn’t turn out like it should’ve? Pastor Mark will be teaching that you can do the same in your spiritual life, as well. Instead of taking the time to read the instructions (the Bible), you push through, confident in your own wisdom to do what you think God wants you to do. You’ll hear Pastor Mark using Jesus’ behavior as an example of how all of His followers should organize their days. Do you ever find yourself having to redo a task because you rushed to get it done? Instead of taking the time to read the directions – twice – you were sure you knew how to do it, only to realize it didn’t turn out like it should’ve? Pastor Mark will be teaching that you can do the same in your spiritual life, as well. Instead of taking the time to read the instructions (the Bible), you push through, confident in your own wisdom to do what you think God wants you to do. You’ll hear Pastor Mark using Jesus’ behavior as an example of how all of His followers should organize their days. Do you ever find yourself having to redo a task because you rushed to get it done? Instead of taking the time to read the directions – twice – you were sure you knew how to do it, only to realize it didn’t turn out like it should’ve? Pastor Mark will be teaching that you can do the same in your spiritual life, as well. Instead of taking the time to read the instructions (the Bible), you push through, confident in your own wisdom to do what you think God wants you to do. You’ll hear Pastor Mark using Jesus’ behavior as an example of how all of His followers should organize their days. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000054257/LFL20200703.mp35ef5e904128be.mp3 Fri, 03 Jul 2020 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer The world system values results over the personal quality of the individual. You see and hear about the ‘rich and famous’ and you’re told about all of their successes. It’s rare that you hear about their actual personality or their temperament when out of the spotlight. Pastor Mark will be teaching about God’s expectation for His followers. You’ll hear about God’s valuing of character, and how He works in your life to develop the quality of character that he wants you to have. You’ll also find out some of the reasons that developing godly character will matter in your life. The world system values results over the personal quality of the individual. You see and hear about the ‘rich and famous’ and you’re told about all of their successes. It’s rare that you hear about their actual personality or their temperament when out of the spotlight. Pastor Mark will be teaching about God’s expectation for His followers. You’ll hear about God’s valuing of character, and how He works in your life to develop the quality of character that he wants you to have. You’ll also find out some of the reasons that developing godly character will matter in your life. The world system values results over the personal quality of the individual. You see and hear about the ‘rich and famous’ and you’re told about all of their successes. It’s rare that you hear about their actual personality or their temperament when out of the spotlight. Pastor Mark will be teaching about God’s expectation for His followers. You’ll hear about God’s valuing of character, and how He works in your life to develop the quality of character that he wants you to have. You’ll also find out some of the reasons that developing godly character will matter in your life. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000054258/LFL20200702.mp35ef5e95d9ded0.mp3 Thu, 02 Jul 2020 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer Do you work in a church setting? If your answer is “no”, then you’re working around people who don’t know Jesus. They might be really nice folks who seem to have their lives together, but the most important issue in their lives is unresolved. Pastor Mark will be showing you through scripture that everywhere you go is a potential missionary field. You’ll learn from the story of Paul and Silas being thrown in jail that circumstances don’t have to dictate either your feelings or the ability of God to work. You’ll be encouraged to not be afraid, trust God, and do what He tells you to do. Do you work in a church setting? If your answer is “no”, then you’re working around people who don’t know Jesus. They might be really nice folks who seem to have their lives together, but the most important issue in their lives is unresolved. Pastor Mark will be showing you through scripture that everywhere you go is a potential missionary field. You’ll learn from the story of Paul and Silas being thrown in jail that circumstances don’t have to dictate either your feelings or the ability of God to work. You’ll be encouraged to not be afraid, trust God, and do what He tells you to do. Do you work in a church setting? If your answer is “no”, then you’re working around people who don’t know Jesus. They might be really nice folks who seem to have their lives together, but the most important issue in their lives is unresolved. Pastor Mark will be showing you through scripture that everywhere you go is a potential missionary field. You’ll learn from the story of Paul and Silas being thrown in jail that circumstances don’t have to dictate either your feelings or the ability of God to work. You’ll be encouraged to not be afraid, trust God, and do what He tells you to do. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000054259/LFL20200701.mp35ef5e9acb5849.mp3 Wed, 01 Jul 2020 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer Satan is a bully. He yells and screams and tells you things about yourself with the intent to discourage you. When these kinds of attacks happen, it’s hard to keep focused on who God says you are. But Pastor Mark is going to be teaching that it’s critical that you remember who you are in Christ. You’ll hear that one of the ways to get your identity ingrained inside yourself is to do the things that disciples of Jesus do. That includes telling other people about Him. You’ll hear a story of how the apostle Paul and his traveling companions handled situations that came their way. Satan is a bully. He yells and screams and tells you things about yourself with the intent to discourage you. When these kinds of attacks happen, it’s hard to keep focused on who God says you are. But Pastor Mark is going to be teaching that it’s critical that you remember who you are in Christ. You’ll hear that one of the ways to get your identity ingrained inside yourself is to do the things that disciples of Jesus do. That includes telling other people about Him. You’ll hear a story of how the apostle Paul and his traveling companions handled situations that came their way. Satan is a bully. He yells and screams and tells you things about yourself with the intent to discourage you. When these kinds of attacks happen, it’s hard to keep focused on who God says you are. But Pastor Mark is going to be teaching that it’s critical that you remember who you are in Christ. You’ll hear that one of the ways to get your identity ingrained inside yourself is to do the things that disciples of Jesus do. That includes telling other people about Him. You’ll hear a story of how the apostle Paul and his traveling companions handled situations that came their way. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000054260/LFL20200630.mp35ef5e9f50b7ed.mp3 Tue, 30 Jun 2020 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer You know, even though you have to deal with people on a daily basis, there are times when you’re kind of tired of the people around you – right? Even the people that you love and care deeply for sometimes just get on your nerves. And it’s just the same with your other family – your Christian brothers and sisters. Pastor Mark will be teaching that those sometimes-annoying spiritual siblings are a crucial part of your growth as a Christ follower. You’ll be hearing about God’s original intent for you as a human, and his new plan to use other people to make you useful for His kingdom. You know, even though you have to deal with people on a daily basis, there are times when you’re kind of tired of the people around you – right? Even the people that you love and care deeply for sometimes just get on your nerves. And it’s just the same with your other family – your Christian brothers and sisters. Pastor Mark will be teaching that those sometimes-annoying spiritual siblings are a crucial part of your growth as a Christ follower. You’ll be hearing about God’s original intent for you as a human, and his new plan to use other people to make you useful for His kingdom. You know, even though you have to deal with people on a daily basis, there are times when you’re kind of tired of the people around you – right? Even the people that you love and care deeply for sometimes just get on your nerves. And it’s just the same with your other family – your Christian brothers and sisters. Pastor Mark will be teaching that those sometimes-annoying spiritual siblings are a crucial part of your growth as a Christ follower. You’ll be hearing about God’s original intent for you as a human, and his new plan to use other people to make you useful for His kingdom. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000054261/LFL20200629.mp35ef5ea4b0d0e1.mp3 Mon, 29 Jun 2020 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer It’s rare that you learn something by only going over it one time; it usually takes repetition to really get information to stick in your memory. Many times the learning doesn’t take place in the lecture hall; it happens when you’re with your friends studying. You have a chance to pick each other’s brains and fill in the gaps in your memory. Pastor Mark will be teaching today that it’s the same way in the church. Many times, the Sunday meeting is similar to a lecture in that the flow of information goes one direction – from the pastor/teacher to the listener. You’ll hear about a way to get godly messages deeper into yourself. It’s rare that you learn something by only going over it one time; it usually takes repetition to really get information to stick in your memory. Many times the learning doesn’t take place in the lecture hall; it happens when you’re with your friends studying. You have a chance to pick each other’s brains and fill in the gaps in your memory. Pastor Mark will be teaching today that it’s the same way in the church. Many times, the Sunday meeting is similar to a lecture in that the flow of information goes one direction – from the pastor/teacher to the listener. You’ll hear about a way to get godly messages deeper into yourself. It’s rare that you learn something by only going over it one time; it usually takes repetition to really get information to stick in your memory. Many times the learning doesn’t take place in the lecture hall; it happens when you’re with your friends studying. You have a chance to pick each other’s brains and fill in the gaps in your memory. Pastor Mark will be teaching today that it’s the same way in the church. Many times, the Sunday meeting is similar to a lecture in that the flow of information goes one direction – from the pastor/teacher to the listener. You’ll hear about a way to get godly messages deeper into yourself. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000053981/LFL20200626.mp35eeceeff1acdd.mp3 Fri, 26 Jun 2020 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer Much has been said over the years about the ‘nobility’ of the solitary person. Particularly in America, the person who goes against the flow, who stands up to the crowd, is lauded and praised. At the same time, mental health professionals warn against isolation, showing that it can lead to depression and other maladies. Pastor Mark will be teaching today that the reason for this contradiction - the praising of isolationism while acknowledging the problems with isolating oneself – can be found in the Bible. You’ll hear about the problem as well as the solution to the problem. Much has been said over the years about the ‘nobility’ of the solitary person. Particularly in America, the person who goes against the flow, who stands up to the crowd, is lauded and praised. At the same time, mental health professionals warn against isolation, showing that it can lead to depression and other maladies. Pastor Mark will be teaching today that the reason for this contradiction - the praising of isolationism while acknowledging the problems with isolating oneself – can be found in the Bible. You’ll hear about the problem as well as the solution to the problem. Much has been said over the years about the ‘nobility’ of the solitary person. Particularly in America, the person who goes against the flow, who stands up to the crowd, is lauded and praised. At the same time, mental health professionals warn against isolation, showing that it can lead to depression and other maladies. Pastor Mark will be teaching today that the reason for this contradiction - the praising of isolationism while acknowledging the problems with isolating oneself – can be found in the Bible. You’ll hear about the problem as well as the solution to the problem. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000053982/LFL20200625.mp35eecef4aa352e.mp3 Thu, 25 Jun 2020 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer Almost since the beginning of mans’ existence, he has wanted to do things his own way; that’s how the fall happened. The unintended consequence of that separation from God was separation of men and women from each other. Pastor Mark will be teaching that this individualism has carried on into the Church, causing the body of Christ to be dysfunctional. He’ll be talking about the negative fallout of behaving as if Christians didn’t need each other, and showing how it’s impossible to have a deepening relationship with God without doing the same with those around you. Almost since the beginning of mans’ existence, he has wanted to do things his own way; that’s how the fall happened. The unintended consequence of that separation from God was separation of men and women from each other. Pastor Mark will be teaching that this individualism has carried on into the Church, causing the body of Christ to be dysfunctional. He’ll be talking about the negative fallout of behaving as if Christians didn’t need each other, and showing how it’s impossible to have a deepening relationship with God without doing the same with those around you. Almost since the beginning of mans’ existence, he has wanted to do things his own way; that’s how the fall happened. The unintended consequence of that separation from God was separation of men and women from each other. Pastor Mark will be teaching that this individualism has carried on into the Church, causing the body of Christ to be dysfunctional. He’ll be talking about the negative fallout of behaving as if Christians didn’t need each other, and showing how it’s impossible to have a deepening relationship with God without doing the same with those around you. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000053983/LFL20200624.mp35eecef905018a.mp3 Wed, 24 Jun 2020 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer People get uncomfortable when pastors bring up the topic of money. Members get defensive, or self-righteous, suspecting that someone’s angling for a raise or fancier stuff for the facility. Pastor Mark’s going to tackle this topic today, from a biblical standpoint. You’ll hear about who really owns all your stuff, and who you’re responsible to for it. You’ll learn that your attitude toward money is a pretty good barometer of your overall spiritual maturity. If you’ve struggled with giving, for whatever reason, today’s teaching is one that will challenge and encourage you in your spiritual growth. People get uncomfortable when pastors bring up the topic of money. Members get defensive, or self-righteous, suspecting that someone’s angling for a raise or fancier stuff for the facility. Pastor Mark’s going to tackle this topic today, from a biblical standpoint. You’ll hear about who really owns all your stuff, and who you’re responsible to for it. You’ll learn that your attitude toward money is a pretty good barometer of your overall spiritual maturity. If you’ve struggled with giving, for whatever reason, today’s teaching is one that will challenge and encourage you in your spiritual growth. People get uncomfortable when pastors bring up the topic of money. Members get defensive, or self-righteous, suspecting that someone’s angling for a raise or fancier stuff for the facility. Pastor Mark’s going to tackle this topic today, from a biblical standpoint. You’ll hear about who really owns all your stuff, and who you’re responsible to for it. You’ll learn that your attitude toward money is a pretty good barometer of your overall spiritual maturity. If you’ve struggled with giving, for whatever reason, today’s teaching is one that will challenge and encourage you in your spiritual growth. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000053984/LFL20200623.mp35eecefdad4a4f.mp3 Tue, 23 Jun 2020 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer Do you have trouble talking to your family or friends about Jesus and salvation? If you do, you’re not alone – only about one-third of Christians who know about their part in fulfilling the Great Commission actually follow through with this job. Pastor Mark will be teaching about the importance of every Christ follower who wants to be a growing, maturing Christian, to be involved in telling others about Jesus. You’ll have an opportunity to learn the steps in sharing about Christ, and Pastor Mark will try to help demystify this aspect of becoming a disciple of Jesus. Do you have trouble talking to your family or friends about Jesus and salvation? If you do, you’re not alone – only about one-third of Christians who know about their part in fulfilling the Great Commission actually follow through with this job. Pastor Mark will be teaching about the importance of every Christ follower who wants to be a growing, maturing Christian, to be involved in telling others about Jesus. You’ll have an opportunity to learn the steps in sharing about Christ, and Pastor Mark will try to help demystify this aspect of becoming a disciple of Jesus. Do you have trouble talking to your family or friends about Jesus and salvation? If you do, you’re not alone – only about one-third of Christians who know about their part in fulfilling the Great Commission actually follow through with this job. Pastor Mark will be teaching about the importance of every Christ follower who wants to be a growing, maturing Christian, to be involved in telling others about Jesus. You’ll have an opportunity to learn the steps in sharing about Christ, and Pastor Mark will try to help demystify this aspect of becoming a disciple of Jesus. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000053985/LFL20200622.mp35eecf01c2d457.mp3 Mon, 22 Jun 2020 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer Do you ever think about guys like Billy Graham or Greg Laurie? It’s pretty amazing what they do with God’s help. Being able to present the Gospel in a clear, concise way is truly a gift. The fact of the matter, though, is that most people who come to Christ do so because they were spoken to one-on-one by a friend. Pastor Mark will be teaching about your need to be willing to learn how to tell someone else how they can get saved. You’ll learn what you need to know – and how to learn it – and then how to share it with someone else. You’ll be reminded that this is something Jesus told all His disciples to do. Do you ever think about guys like Billy Graham or Greg Laurie? It’s pretty amazing what they do with God’s help. Being able to present the Gospel in a clear, concise way is truly a gift. The fact of the matter, though, is that most people who come to Christ do so because they were spoken to one-on-one by a friend. Pastor Mark will be teaching about your need to be willing to learn how to tell someone else how they can get saved. You’ll learn what you need to know – and how to learn it – and then how to share it with someone else. You’ll be reminded that this is something Jesus told all His disciples to do. Do you ever think about guys like Billy Graham or Greg Laurie? It’s pretty amazing what they do with God’s help. Being able to present the Gospel in a clear, concise way is truly a gift. The fact of the matter, though, is that most people who come to Christ do so because they were spoken to one-on-one by a friend. Pastor Mark will be teaching about your need to be willing to learn how to tell someone else how they can get saved. You’ll learn what you need to know – and how to learn it – and then how to share it with someone else. You’ll be reminded that this is something Jesus told all His disciples to do. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000053740/LFL20200619.mp35ee3c30b988d5.mp3 Fri, 19 Jun 2020 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer God has always wanted to have a relationship with mankind. He had it in the beginning with Adam and Eve, but they chose to break it off. He went to the trouble of providing the solution, having Jesus pay the price of sin with His life, so that God and man could have fellowship again. Pastor Mark will be teaching about the role of the church in bringing people back into relationship with God through Jesus. You’ll be told that God’s chosen to use the church to be His ambassador to the unsaved world. You’ll learn that it’s your job to model Christlikeness to a lost world, making God look good. God has always wanted to have a relationship with mankind. He had it in the beginning with Adam and Eve, but they chose to break it off. He went to the trouble of providing the solution, having Jesus pay the price of sin with His life, so that God and man could have fellowship again. Pastor Mark will be teaching about the role of the church in bringing people back into relationship with God through Jesus. You’ll be told that God’s chosen to use the church to be His ambassador to the unsaved world. You’ll learn that it’s your job to model Christlikeness to a lost world, making God look good. God has always wanted to have a relationship with mankind. He had it in the beginning with Adam and Eve, but they chose to break it off. He went to the trouble of providing the solution, having Jesus pay the price of sin with His life, so that God and man could have fellowship again. Pastor Mark will be teaching about the role of the church in bringing people back into relationship with God through Jesus. You’ll be told that God’s chosen to use the church to be His ambassador to the unsaved world. You’ll learn that it’s your job to model Christlikeness to a lost world, making God look good. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000053741/LFL20200618.mp35ee3c36d7ed75.mp3 Thu, 18 Jun 2020 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer America’s an amazing country. It was built by people who were willing to go against the conventional wisdom of the time, and were prepared to risk everything they had – even their lives. This attitude of independence, however, isn’t how God intended His kingdom to be built. Pastor Mark will be teaching about God’s hierarchy, the way He has structured His kingdom. You’ll find out that God’s very organized, and He has given people abilities that suit them for particular positions in the church. You’ll discover that God’s given you gifts and abilities to fit in this church, as well. America’s an amazing country. It was built by people who were willing to go against the conventional wisdom of the time, and were prepared to risk everything they had – even their lives. This attitude of independence, however, isn’t how God intended His kingdom to be built. Pastor Mark will be teaching about God’s hierarchy, the way He has structured His kingdom. You’ll find out that God’s very organized, and He has given people abilities that suit them for particular positions in the church. You’ll discover that God’s given you gifts and abilities to fit in this church, as well. America’s an amazing country. It was built by people who were willing to go against the conventional wisdom of the time, and were prepared to risk everything they had – even their lives. This attitude of independence, however, isn’t how God intended His kingdom to be built. Pastor Mark will be teaching about God’s hierarchy, the way He has structured His kingdom. You’ll find out that God’s very organized, and He has given people abilities that suit them for particular positions in the church. You’ll discover that God’s given you gifts and abilities to fit in this church, as well. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000053742/LFL20200617.mp35ee3c3ef9a28d.mp3 Wed, 17 Jun 2020 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer These days, people are all about redefining terms. Words such as ‘gender’, ‘male’, and ‘female’ have very different meanings than they did fifty years ago. The same thing is being attempted in the church. What it means to be a ‘Christian’ is far different for some people than it was in the days of Jesus. Pastor Mark will be teaching about the only definition for a Christian that matters: what God says in the Bible. You might discover that what you’ve been led to think a Christian is, isn’t what Jesus said it is. This will be an opportunity to examine your own walk, and adjust what needs to be fixed in it. These days, people are all about redefining terms. Words such as ‘gender’, ‘male’, and ‘female’ have very different meanings than they did fifty years ago. The same thing is being attempted in the church. What it means to be a ‘Christian’ is far different for some people than it was in the days of Jesus. Pastor Mark will be teaching about the only definition for a Christian that matters: what God says in the Bible. You might discover that what you’ve been led to think a Christian is, isn’t what Jesus said it is. This will be an opportunity to examine your own walk, and adjust what needs to be fixed in it. These days, people are all about redefining terms. Words such as ‘gender’, ‘male’, and ‘female’ have very different meanings than they did fifty years ago. The same thing is being attempted in the church. What it means to be a ‘Christian’ is far different for some people than it was in the days of Jesus. Pastor Mark will be teaching about the only definition for a Christian that matters: what God says in the Bible. You might discover that what you’ve been led to think a Christian is, isn’t what Jesus said it is. This will be an opportunity to examine your own walk, and adjust what needs to be fixed in it. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000053743/LFL20200616.mp35ee3c44108298.mp3 Tue, 16 Jun 2020 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer The church in America looks at the success of the church in the book of Acts, and wishes that the power displayed in those times was more evident today. The healings and other miracles create a sense of longing to see God do those amazing things now. In Pastor Mark’s teaching today, he’ll be giving you reasons that you might not see God working in your life to the degree you’d like Him to. Although it might be unpleasant to hear, he’s going to be talking about things that – if you take them to heart – will narrow the gap between where you are and where you want to be as a Christ follower. The church in America looks at the success of the church in the book of Acts, and wishes that the power displayed in those times was more evident today. The healings and other miracles create a sense of longing to see God do those amazing things now. In Pastor Mark’s teaching today, he’ll be giving you reasons that you might not see God working in your life to the degree you’d like Him to. Although it might be unpleasant to hear, he’s going to be talking about things that – if you take them to heart – will narrow the gap between where you are and where you want to be as a Christ follower. The church in America looks at the success of the church in the book of Acts, and wishes that the power displayed in those times was more evident today. The healings and other miracles create a sense of longing to see God do those amazing things now. In Pastor Mark’s teaching today, he’ll be giving you reasons that you might not see God working in your life to the degree you’d like Him to. Although it might be unpleasant to hear, he’s going to be talking about things that – if you take them to heart – will narrow the gap between where you are and where you want to be as a Christ follower. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000053744/LFL20200615.mp35ee3c49f19dcc.mp3 Mon, 15 Jun 2020 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer Have you ever been at a point in your Christian walk where you were frustrated because you didn’t feel like you were maturing? It kind of felt like you were in a rut, or stuck in the same old place? Many people have experienced this – it’s not unusual for this to happen. Pastor Mark will be teaching about this kind of situation today. He’s going to be talking about the Christ follower who hasn’t really gone beyond making a profession of faith, and the danger they’re in of not making it into heaven. He’ll show you how you can begin to advance in your spiritual life, and to live like God wants you to. Have you ever been at a point in your Christian walk where you were frustrated because you didn’t feel like you were maturing? It kind of felt like you were in a rut, or stuck in the same old place? Many people have experienced this – it’s not unusual for this to happen. Pastor Mark will be teaching about this kind of situation today. He’s going to be talking about the Christ follower who hasn’t really gone beyond making a profession of faith, and the danger they’re in of not making it into heaven. He’ll show you how you can begin to advance in your spiritual life, and to live like God wants you to. Have you ever been at a point in your Christian walk where you were frustrated because you didn’t feel like you were maturing? It kind of felt like you were in a rut, or stuck in the same old place? Many people have experienced this – it’s not unusual for this to happen. Pastor Mark will be teaching about this kind of situation today. He’s going to be talking about the Christ follower who hasn’t really gone beyond making a profession of faith, and the danger they’re in of not making it into heaven. He’ll show you how you can begin to advance in your spiritual life, and to live like God wants you to. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000053526/LFL20200612.mp35eda9e15cff79.mp3 Fri, 12 Jun 2020 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer It’s easy to forget that as a Christ follower you’re in a battle, a war. Every day, every minute, there’s an organized effort to get you to reduce your devotion to Jesus. The world you live in hates God – hates everything about God. Pastor Mark will be teaching about the need for you to stay aware of this, and to strengthen your resistance to the world’s efforts to influence you. He’ll tell you how you can start to become a more devoted Christ follower, beginning to influence those around you and showing people that there’s a viable lifestyle option to how they’re currently living. It’s easy to forget that as a Christ follower you’re in a battle, a war. Every day, every minute, there’s an organized effort to get you to reduce your devotion to Jesus. The world you live in hates God – hates everything about God. Pastor Mark will be teaching about the need for you to stay aware of this, and to strengthen your resistance to the world’s efforts to influence you. He’ll tell you how you can start to become a more devoted Christ follower, beginning to influence those around you and showing people that there’s a viable lifestyle option to how they’re currently living. It’s easy to forget that as a Christ follower you’re in a battle, a war. Every day, every minute, there’s an organized effort to get you to reduce your devotion to Jesus. The world you live in hates God – hates everything about God. Pastor Mark will be teaching about the need for you to stay aware of this, and to strengthen your resistance to the world’s efforts to influence you. He’ll tell you how you can start to become a more devoted Christ follower, beginning to influence those around you and showing people that there’s a viable lifestyle option to how they’re currently living. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000053527/LFL20200611.mp35eda9e65d3400.mp3 Thu, 11 Jun 2020 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer Most Christians in America have grown up with the idea that all they have to do to be right with God is to do something like pray the Sinner’s Prayer, and then it’s all good. But they might be frustrated because they don’t see any real change in their lives – the issues that bothered them prior to salvation haven’t gone away; in fact, they might be worse. Pastor Mark will be teaching today that this is because they haven’t really done what Jesus told them to do. You’ll discover that being a Christ follower is more than just saying words; there are actions and activities that you’re to do as well. Most Christians in America have grown up with the idea that all they have to do to be right with God is to do something like pray the Sinner’s Prayer, and then it’s all good. But they might be frustrated because they don’t see any real change in their lives – the issues that bothered them prior to salvation haven’t gone away; in fact, they might be worse. Pastor Mark will be teaching today that this is because they haven’t really done what Jesus told them to do. You’ll discover that being a Christ follower is more than just saying words; there are actions and activities that you’re to do as well. Most Christians in America have grown up with the idea that all they have to do to be right with God is to do something like pray the Sinner’s Prayer, and then it’s all good. But they might be frustrated because they don’t see any real change in their lives – the issues that bothered them prior to salvation haven’t gone away; in fact, they might be worse. Pastor Mark will be teaching today that this is because they haven’t really done what Jesus told them to do. You’ll discover that being a Christ follower is more than just saying words; there are actions and activities that you’re to do as well. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000053528/LFL20200610.mp35eda9eadc9bc4.mp3 Wed, 10 Jun 2020 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer The world is full of people who are dying without Jesus. They’re following false religions of many types, just living their lives the best they know how. And in America, young people who’ve grown up in the church reject Christianity as adults. Why is that? Pastor Mark will be teaching the reasons for these happenings. He’ll be talking about the failure of Christ followers to actually be Christ followers. You’ll find out what it is you as a believer in Jesus should be doing, as well as how to do it. He’ll be showing you how to become obedient to the commands of Jesus to reach out to the world with the truth that can save them. The world is full of people who are dying without Jesus. They’re following false religions of many types, just living their lives the best they know how. And in America, young people who’ve grown up in the church reject Christianity as adults. Why is that? Pastor Mark will be teaching the reasons for these happenings. He’ll be talking about the failure of Christ followers to actually be Christ followers. You’ll find out what it is you as a believer in Jesus should be doing, as well as how to do it. He’ll be showing you how to become obedient to the commands of Jesus to reach out to the world with the truth that can save them. The world is full of people who are dying without Jesus. They’re following false religions of many types, just living their lives the best they know how. And in America, young people who’ve grown up in the church reject Christianity as adults. Why is that? Pastor Mark will be teaching the reasons for these happenings. He’ll be talking about the failure of Christ followers to actually be Christ followers. You’ll find out what it is you as a believer in Jesus should be doing, as well as how to do it. He’ll be showing you how to become obedient to the commands of Jesus to reach out to the world with the truth that can save them. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000053529/LFL20200609.mp35eda9ef709bce.mp3 Tue, 09 Jun 2020 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer People in the world are so lost. They’re trying all kinds of ideas, hoping to find an anchor for their souls to keep them from being completely shipwrecked on the shores of life. They’re trying to think of something that will help them make sense of the world and their place in it. Pastor Mark will be teaching about Jesus, the solution to their problem. You’ll hear about the state of man spiritually and how Jesus came to remedy the situation. You’ll learn that just hearing about Jesus isn’t enough – you have to put what you’ve learned into practice every day, to make you a stronger Christ follower. People in the world are so lost. They’re trying all kinds of ideas, hoping to find an anchor for their souls to keep them from being completely shipwrecked on the shores of life. They’re trying to think of something that will help them make sense of the world and their place in it. Pastor Mark will be teaching about Jesus, the solution to their problem. You’ll hear about the state of man spiritually and how Jesus came to remedy the situation. You’ll learn that just hearing about Jesus isn’t enough – you have to put what you’ve learned into practice every day, to make you a stronger Christ follower. People in the world are so lost. They’re trying all kinds of ideas, hoping to find an anchor for their souls to keep them from being completely shipwrecked on the shores of life. They’re trying to think of something that will help them make sense of the world and their place in it. Pastor Mark will be teaching about Jesus, the solution to their problem. You’ll hear about the state of man spiritually and how Jesus came to remedy the situation. You’ll learn that just hearing about Jesus isn’t enough – you have to put what you’ve learned into practice every day, to make you a stronger Christ follower. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000053531/LFL20200608.mp35eda9f51d90e5.mp3 Mon, 08 Jun 2020 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer People are always looking for an easier way to do things, right? Sometimes that’s a good thing – using a roto-tiller is far easier than breaking ground up using a spade, isn’t it? And so people try to find easier ways to increase spiritual growth, too. But Pastor Mark will be teaching today that God doesn’t provide shortcuts – the only way to become a more mature Christ follower is by doing the hard work. Pastor Mark will be giving you instructions on how God says you have to grow in Him. You’ll discover that if you can stick it out, that the benefits will be more than you can imagine. People are always looking for an easier way to do things, right? Sometimes that’s a good thing – using a roto-tiller is far easier than breaking ground up using a spade, isn’t it? And so people try to find easier ways to increase spiritual growth, too. But Pastor Mark will be teaching today that God doesn’t provide shortcuts – the only way to become a more mature Christ follower is by doing the hard work. Pastor Mark will be giving you instructions on how God says you have to grow in Him. You’ll discover that if you can stick it out, that the benefits will be more than you can imagine. People are always looking for an easier way to do things, right? Sometimes that’s a good thing – using a roto-tiller is far easier than breaking ground up using a spade, isn’t it? And so people try to find easier ways to increase spiritual growth, too. But Pastor Mark will be teaching today that God doesn’t provide shortcuts – the only way to become a more mature Christ follower is by doing the hard work. Pastor Mark will be giving you instructions on how God says you have to grow in Him. You’ll discover that if you can stick it out, that the benefits will be more than you can imagine. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000053263/LFL20200605.mp35ed14d87f03ee.mp3 Fri, 05 Jun 2020 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer Surveys have been done over the last few decades, trying to figure out if there’s a difference in behavior between Christians and those outside the church. Unfortunately, what they’ve found is that people in the church are becoming more like those outside of the church rather than the other way around. Pastor Mark will be addressing this problem. You’ll hear him use and define the term, “carnal” Christian. You’ll learn why this isn’t someone God wants you to be. You’ll be challenged to examine yourself to see whether your lifestyle places you in this undesirable category. Surveys have been done over the last few decades, trying to figure out if there’s a difference in behavior between Christians and those outside the church. Unfortunately, what they’ve found is that people in the church are becoming more like those outside of the church rather than the other way around. Pastor Mark will be addressing this problem. You’ll hear him use and define the term, “carnal” Christian. You’ll learn why this isn’t someone God wants you to be. You’ll be challenged to examine yourself to see whether your lifestyle places you in this undesirable category. Surveys have been done over the last few decades, trying to figure out if there’s a difference in behavior between Christians and those outside the church. Unfortunately, what they’ve found is that people in the church are becoming more like those outside of the church rather than the other way around. Pastor Mark will be addressing this problem. You’ll hear him use and define the term, “carnal” Christian. You’ll learn why this isn’t someone God wants you to be. You’ll be challenged to examine yourself to see whether your lifestyle places you in this undesirable category. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000053264/LFL20200604.mp35ed14dd7ee3ee.mp3 Thu, 04 Jun 2020 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer A long time ago Americans began to get the idea that America is a “Christian” nation. Although that was never defined, some people began to equate that with meaning that all Americans are Christians. Pastor Mark will be teaching today that this belief is not biblically accurate. You’ll learn that God doesn’t “save” countries – He saves individuals. You’ll hear about the Apostle Matthew’s conversion experience, and what took place there. Pastor Mark will tell you what becoming a Christian means, and he’ll talk about what should be happening in your life after that initial event. A long time ago Americans began to get the idea that America is a “Christian” nation. Although that was never defined, some people began to equate that with meaning that all Americans are Christians. Pastor Mark will be teaching today that this belief is not biblically accurate. You’ll learn that God doesn’t “save” countries – He saves individuals. You’ll hear about the Apostle Matthew’s conversion experience, and what took place there. Pastor Mark will tell you what becoming a Christian means, and he’ll talk about what should be happening in your life after that initial event. A long time ago Americans began to get the idea that America is a “Christian” nation. Although that was never defined, some people began to equate that with meaning that all Americans are Christians. Pastor Mark will be teaching today that this belief is not biblically accurate. You’ll learn that God doesn’t “save” countries – He saves individuals. You’ll hear about the Apostle Matthew’s conversion experience, and what took place there. Pastor Mark will tell you what becoming a Christian means, and he’ll talk about what should be happening in your life after that initial event. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000053265/LFL20200603.mp35ed14e20e3276.mp3 Wed, 03 Jun 2020 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer There are billions of people in the world who’ve never even heard of Jesus, and billions more who have heard but who have just blown Him off. These numbers can feel overwhelming and make you think that there’s nothing you can do to change them, but that’s not true. Pastor Mark will be teaching today about Jesus’ Great Commission, His command to go and make disciples of the whole world. You’ll find out what a disciple actually is, and what characteristics are part of a disciple’s lifestyle. You’ll also find out that the whole “making disciples” thing isn’t as hard as you might think that it is. There are billions of people in the world who’ve never even heard of Jesus, and billions more who have heard but who have just blown Him off. These numbers can feel overwhelming and make you think that there’s nothing you can do to change them, but that’s not true. Pastor Mark will be teaching today about Jesus’ Great Commission, His command to go and make disciples of the whole world. You’ll find out what a disciple actually is, and what characteristics are part of a disciple’s lifestyle. You’ll also find out that the whole “making disciples” thing isn’t as hard as you might think that it is. There are billions of people in the world who’ve never even heard of Jesus, and billions more who have heard but who have just blown Him off. These numbers can feel overwhelming and make you think that there’s nothing you can do to change them, but that’s not true. Pastor Mark will be teaching today about Jesus’ Great Commission, His command to go and make disciples of the whole world. You’ll find out what a disciple actually is, and what characteristics are part of a disciple’s lifestyle. You’ll also find out that the whole “making disciples” thing isn’t as hard as you might think that it is. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000053266/LFL20200602.mp35ed14e628f863.mp3 Tue, 02 Jun 2020 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer When you read a story and they talk about a church having a weekly attendance of, say, ten thousand people, does that impress you? People tend to be influenced by positive – especially large – numbers. At one point, though, Jesus’ followers went from being in the thousands to just the inner twelve. And Jesus was okay with that. Pastor Mark will be teaching about what God really wants in His church. You’ll discover that God’s a lot more interested in what’s on the inside of the person than how many persons are in the building. You’ll be challenged to be the type of believer that God is looking for. When you read a story and they talk about a church having a weekly attendance of, say, ten thousand people, does that impress you? People tend to be influenced by positive – especially large – numbers. At one point, though, Jesus’ followers went from being in the thousands to just the inner twelve. And Jesus was okay with that. Pastor Mark will be teaching about what God really wants in His church. You’ll discover that God’s a lot more interested in what’s on the inside of the person than how many persons are in the building. You’ll be challenged to be the type of believer that God is looking for. When you read a story and they talk about a church having a weekly attendance of, say, ten thousand people, does that impress you? People tend to be influenced by positive – especially large – numbers. At one point, though, Jesus’ followers went from being in the thousands to just the inner twelve. And Jesus was okay with that. Pastor Mark will be teaching about what God really wants in His church. You’ll discover that God’s a lot more interested in what’s on the inside of the person than how many persons are in the building. You’ll be challenged to be the type of believer that God is looking for. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000053267/LFL20200601.mp35ed14eaddd125.mp3 Mon, 01 Jun 2020 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no there are billions of people in the world who’ve never even heard of jesus, and billions more who have heard but who have just blown him off. these numbers can feel overwhelming and make you think that there’s nothing you can do to change them, but that’s not true. pastor mark will be teaching today about jesus’ great commission, his command to go and make disciples of the whole world. you’ll find out what a disciple actually is, and what characteristics are part of a disciple’s lifestyle. you’ll also find out that the whole “making disciples” thing isn’t as hard as you might think that it is. christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer You might have heard the term, “professing Christian”. Maybe you’ve used it to refer to someone you know; maybe you use it to describe yourself. While the origin of the term isn’t known, the Bible doesn’t use this term to describe a follower of Jesus. Pastor Mark will be reminding you in his teaching today that Jesus didn’t say, “Profess Me”; He said, “Follow Me”. You’ll learn what the difference between professing and following is and how to figure out where you are between the two. You’ll find out how to get things right with God if you need to, and how to progress in your walk with Christ. You might have heard the term, “professing Christian”. Maybe you’ve used it to refer to someone you know; maybe you use it to describe yourself. While the origin of the term isn’t known, the Bible doesn’t use this term to describe a follower of Jesus. Pastor Mark will be reminding you in his teaching today that Jesus didn’t say, “Profess Me”; He said, “Follow Me”. You’ll learn what the difference between professing and following is and how to figure out where you are between the two. You’ll find out how to get things right with God if you need to, and how to progress in your walk with Christ. You might have heard the term, “professing Christian”. Maybe you’ve used it to refer to someone you know; maybe you use it to describe yourself. While the origin of the term isn’t known, the Bible doesn’t use this term to describe a follower of Jesus. Pastor Mark will be reminding you in his teaching today that Jesus didn’t say, “Profess Me”; He said, “Follow Me”. You’ll learn what the difference between professing and following is and how to figure out where you are between the two. You’ll find out how to get things right with God if you need to, and how to progress in your walk with Christ. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000053058/LFL20200529.mp35ecaa48b38489.mp3 Fri, 29 May 2020 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer In the Old Testament as well as in the New Testament, the Bible speaks about the importance of friendship, of knowing someone who has your back. Having someone who’s there to pick you up when your down and someone you can pick up when they’re down is the way God intended you to live. Pastor Mark is teaching about disciples and how to make a disciple. You’ll find out that establishing an open and honest relationship with another brother or sister in Christ is the first step on the way to having an important relationship with God, which helps make a healthy church. In the Old Testament as well as in the New Testament, the Bible speaks about the importance of friendship, of knowing someone who has your back. Having someone who’s there to pick you up when your down and someone you can pick up when they’re down is the way God intended you to live. Pastor Mark is teaching about disciples and how to make a disciple. You’ll find out that establishing an open and honest relationship with another brother or sister in Christ is the first step on the way to having an important relationship with God, which helps make a healthy church. In the Old Testament as well as in the New Testament, the Bible speaks about the importance of friendship, of knowing someone who has your back. Having someone who’s there to pick you up when your down and someone you can pick up when they’re down is the way God intended you to live. Pastor Mark is teaching about disciples and how to make a disciple. You’ll find out that establishing an open and honest relationship with another brother or sister in Christ is the first step on the way to having an important relationship with God, which helps make a healthy church. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000053059/LFL20200528.mp35ecaa4d2e5755.mp3 Thu, 28 May 2020 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer Technology has made it possible to present and deliver the Gospel in more ways and to more people, more quickly than ever imagined even twenty years ago. And yet there’s more opposition to the good news of salvation than ever before, too. The reasonable question is, “Why is that?” Well, Pastor Mark will be answering that question today. He’ll be talking about the factors in mankind’s makeup that causes them to be resistant to embracing the salvation through Jesus. You’ll hear about the ways that God tries to reach people, and how you can be a factor to help God reach the world. Technology has made it possible to present and deliver the Gospel in more ways and to more people, more quickly than ever imagined even twenty years ago. And yet there’s more opposition to the good news of salvation than ever before, too. The reasonable question is, “Why is that?” Well, Pastor Mark will be answering that question today. He’ll be talking about the factors in mankind’s makeup that causes them to be resistant to embracing the salvation through Jesus. You’ll hear about the ways that God tries to reach people, and how you can be a factor to help God reach the world. Technology has made it possible to present and deliver the Gospel in more ways and to more people, more quickly than ever imagined even twenty years ago. And yet there’s more opposition to the good news of salvation than ever before, too. The reasonable question is, “Why is that?” Well, Pastor Mark will be answering that question today. He’ll be talking about the factors in mankind’s makeup that causes them to be resistant to embracing the salvation through Jesus. You’ll hear about the ways that God tries to reach people, and how you can be a factor to help God reach the world. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000053060/LFL20200527.mp35ecaa50c05c6e.mp3 Wed, 27 May 2020 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer In America, it’s all about the numbers, right? Which team has the most Super Bowl rings, which baseball player has the most home runs – that’s all that matters. Unfortunately, this mindset can seep into the church. The idea of equating numbers of people in the seats with spiritual growth and power is tempting, but biblically incorrect. Pastor Mark will be teaching about spiritual growth and success. You’ll learn that the Bible’s idea of success is one hundred eighty degrees from how the world system views success. You’ll find out how to achieve success from God’s point of view. In America, it’s all about the numbers, right? Which team has the most Super Bowl rings, which baseball player has the most home runs – that’s all that matters. Unfortunately, this mindset can seep into the church. The idea of equating numbers of people in the seats with spiritual growth and power is tempting, but biblically incorrect. Pastor Mark will be teaching about spiritual growth and success. You’ll learn that the Bible’s idea of success is one hundred eighty degrees from how the world system views success. You’ll find out how to achieve success from God’s point of view. In America, it’s all about the numbers, right? Which team has the most Super Bowl rings, which baseball player has the most home runs – that’s all that matters. Unfortunately, this mindset can seep into the church. The idea of equating numbers of people in the seats with spiritual growth and power is tempting, but biblically incorrect. Pastor Mark will be teaching about spiritual growth and success. You’ll learn that the Bible’s idea of success is one hundred eighty degrees from how the world system views success. You’ll find out how to achieve success from God’s point of view. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000053061/LFL20200526.mp35ecaa55106433.mp3 Tue, 26 May 2020 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer Most Christians these days operate under mistaken thinking. They believe that the job of evangelism is the job of their ministers or pastors. They believe that evangelism has always been the responsibility of the laity ‘class’, not something that the ‘normal’ person has any place involving themselves in. Pastor Mark will be teaching that this is biblically incorrect. You’ll learn that the men that the church holds in high esteem – the apostles – were just ordinary men. Fishermen, tax collectors, not from the educated people. The difference is that they had become true disciples of Jesus. Most Christians these days operate under mistaken thinking. They believe that the job of evangelism is the job of their ministers or pastors. They believe that evangelism has always been the responsibility of the laity ‘class’, not something that the ‘normal’ person has any place involving themselves in. Pastor Mark will be teaching that this is biblically incorrect. You’ll learn that the men that the church holds in high esteem – the apostles – were just ordinary men. Fishermen, tax collectors, not from the educated people. The difference is that they had become true disciples of Jesus. Most Christians these days operate under mistaken thinking. They believe that the job of evangelism is the job of their ministers or pastors. They believe that evangelism has always been the responsibility of the laity ‘class’, not something that the ‘normal’ person has any place involving themselves in. Pastor Mark will be teaching that this is biblically incorrect. You’ll learn that the men that the church holds in high esteem – the apostles – were just ordinary men. Fishermen, tax collectors, not from the educated people. The difference is that they had become true disciples of Jesus. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000053063/LFL20200525.mp35ecaa5b495253.mp3 Mon, 25 May 2020 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer The early church spread throughout the Roman Empire without motor vehicles, without telephones or the internet, or organized church structure. Millions were reached in just thirty years, despite crushing persecution, and without the protection of the state. Pastor Mark will be teaching that they did it by each Christ follower being obedient to Jesus’ command to go and make disciples. You’ll hear about the need that today’s world has for you to make yourself available to others, and to tell them about Jesus. You’ll learn about a way to use technology to share the Gospel. The early church spread throughout the Roman Empire without motor vehicles, without telephones or the internet, or organized church structure. Millions were reached in just thirty years, despite crushing persecution, and without the protection of the state. Pastor Mark will be teaching that they did it by each Christ follower being obedient to Jesus’ command to go and make disciples. You’ll hear about the need that today’s world has for you to make yourself available to others, and to tell them about Jesus. You’ll learn about a way to use technology to share the Gospel. The early church spread throughout the Roman Empire without motor vehicles, without telephones or the internet, or organized church structure. Millions were reached in just thirty years, despite crushing persecution, and without the protection of the state. Pastor Mark will be teaching that they did it by each Christ follower being obedient to Jesus’ command to go and make disciples. You’ll hear about the need that today’s world has for you to make yourself available to others, and to tell them about Jesus. You’ll learn about a way to use technology to share the Gospel. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000052818/LFL20200522.mp35ebd82ad4f0b7.mp3 Fri, 22 May 2020 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer When you read the book of Acts you see amazing things that God did through the church there. Many people ask why they don’t see the same activities nowadays as they read about in the Bible. Well, Pastor Mark will be talking about that. He’ll be teaching about the lack of spiritual depth among many in America who call themselves Christ followers. He’ll be reminding you that Jesus told the men who would become His disciples, “Follow Me”. You’ll learn what that phrase means for your life today, and how you can narrow the gap between the Christians in the book of Acts and your life today. When you read the book of Acts you see amazing things that God did through the church there. Many people ask why they don’t see the same activities nowadays as they read about in the Bible. Well, Pastor Mark will be talking about that. He’ll be teaching about the lack of spiritual depth among many in America who call themselves Christ followers. He’ll be reminding you that Jesus told the men who would become His disciples, “Follow Me”. You’ll learn what that phrase means for your life today, and how you can narrow the gap between the Christians in the book of Acts and your life today. When you read the book of Acts you see amazing things that God did through the church there. Many people ask why they don’t see the same activities nowadays as they read about in the Bible. Well, Pastor Mark will be talking about that. He’ll be teaching about the lack of spiritual depth among many in America who call themselves Christ followers. He’ll be reminding you that Jesus told the men who would become His disciples, “Follow Me”. You’ll learn what that phrase means for your life today, and how you can narrow the gap between the Christians in the book of Acts and your life today. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000052819/LFL20200521.mp35ebd834a6ac94.mp3 Thu, 21 May 2020 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no the early church spread throughout the roman empire without motor vehicles, without telephones or the internet, or organized church structure. millions were reached in just thirty years, despite crushing persecution, and without the protection of the state. pastor mark will be teaching that they did it by each christ follower being obedient to jesus’ command to go and make disciples. you’ll hear about the need that today’s world has for you to make yourself available to others, and to tell them about jesus. you’ll learn about a way to use technology to share the gospel. christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer Do you believe that the state of the art way to travel these days is horse and buggy? Or that the most efficient mode of communication is the telegraph? Of course not. People do still use those outdated methods (well, maybe not the telegraph); it’s just understood that there are different ways to get the same task completed. And Pastor Mark will be teaching that the same is true of sharing the Gospel. He’ll be introducing you to a way of sharing the Gospel around the world from the comfort of your own home. This exciting new technology may encourage you to change how you share Jesus with others. Do you believe that the state of the art way to travel these days is horse and buggy? Or that the most efficient mode of communication is the telegraph? Of course not. People do still use those outdated methods (well, maybe not the telegraph); it’s just understood that there are different ways to get the same task completed. And Pastor Mark will be teaching that the same is true of sharing the Gospel. He’ll be introducing you to a way of sharing the Gospel around the world from the comfort of your own home. This exciting new technology may encourage you to change how you share Jesus with others. Do you believe that the state of the art way to travel these days is horse and buggy? Or that the most efficient mode of communication is the telegraph? Of course not. People do still use those outdated methods (well, maybe not the telegraph); it’s just understood that there are different ways to get the same task completed. And Pastor Mark will be teaching that the same is true of sharing the Gospel. He’ll be introducing you to a way of sharing the Gospel around the world from the comfort of your own home. This exciting new technology may encourage you to change how you share Jesus with others. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000052820/LFL20190520.mp35ebd839660c4a.mp3 Wed, 20 May 2020 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer Something that terrifies many Christ followers even more than witnessing to someone is the idea of discipling a new believer. They’re so unsure of themselves, of their ability to lead someone not only to Christ, but to a deeper relationship with Jesus. Pastor Mark will be teaching about the fact that Jesus Himself commanded all of His followers to engage in this disciple-making enterprise. You’ll learn what making a disciple actually is; Pastor Mark will help to de-mystify the process. This will help you not only to make other disciples, but to make you a better disciple yourself. Something that terrifies many Christ followers even more than witnessing to someone is the idea of discipling a new believer. They’re so unsure of themselves, of their ability to lead someone not only to Christ, but to a deeper relationship with Jesus. Pastor Mark will be teaching about the fact that Jesus Himself commanded all of His followers to engage in this disciple-making enterprise. You’ll learn what making a disciple actually is; Pastor Mark will help to de-mystify the process. This will help you not only to make other disciples, but to make you a better disciple yourself. Something that terrifies many Christ followers even more than witnessing to someone is the idea of discipling a new believer. They’re so unsure of themselves, of their ability to lead someone not only to Christ, but to a deeper relationship with Jesus. Pastor Mark will be teaching about the fact that Jesus Himself commanded all of His followers to engage in this disciple-making enterprise. You’ll learn what making a disciple actually is; Pastor Mark will help to de-mystify the process. This will help you not only to make other disciples, but to make you a better disciple yourself. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000052821/LFL20200519.mp35ebd845378e5a.mp3 Tue, 19 May 2020 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer When the reality of God's true nature has caused us to fall down in worship, we are then in the right position to gain wisdom. Wisdom is merely seeing life from God's perspective and responding accordingly. Wisdom is a priority, and we are told to seek it above all else. Proverbs is know as the wisdom book. Pastor Mark tells us that until our hearts are in a right relationship with God, we are unable to have the wisdom that Proverbs talks about. Without the fear of the Lord, we may gain knowledge of earthly things, but we are missing the one key that defines a wise person. When the reality of God's true nature has caused us to fall down in worship, we are then in the right position to gain wisdom. Wisdom is merely seeing life from God's perspective and responding accordingly. Wisdom is a priority, and we are told to seek it above all else. Proverbs is know as the wisdom book. Pastor Mark tells us that until our hearts are in a right relationship with God, we are unable to have the wisdom that Proverbs talks about. Without the fear of the Lord, we may gain knowledge of earthly things, but we are missing the one key that defines a wise person. When the reality of God's true nature has caused us to fall down in worship, we are then in the right position to gain wisdom. Wisdom is merely seeing life from God's perspective and responding accordingly. Wisdom is a priority, and we are told to seek it above all else. Proverbs is know as the wisdom book. Pastor Mark tells us that until our hearts are in a right relationship with God, we are unable to have the wisdom that Proverbs talks about. Without the fear of the Lord, we may gain knowledge of earthly things, but we are missing the one key that defines a wise person. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000052822/LFL20200518.mp35ebd84a0bdc46.mp3 Mon, 18 May 2020 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer The link between the fear of God and wisdom means we cannot possess wisdom if we recreate God in our own image. Too many people want to “tame” God into a non-threatening nobody. But, if we redefine the Lord as a God that makes us feel comfortable, a buddy who exists simply to bless us and give us what we want, we will not fear Him in the way He deserves to be feared. The Lord God Almighty is far greater than that, and the fear of the Lord begins when we see Him in His majesty and power. Today Pastor Mark will challenge us to look at God in this way. The link between the fear of God and wisdom means we cannot possess wisdom if we recreate God in our own image. Too many people want to “tame” God into a non-threatening nobody. But, if we redefine the Lord as a God that makes us feel comfortable, a buddy who exists simply to bless us and give us what we want, we will not fear Him in the way He deserves to be feared. The Lord God Almighty is far greater than that, and the fear of the Lord begins when we see Him in His majesty and power. Today Pastor Mark will challenge us to look at God in this way. The link between the fear of God and wisdom means we cannot possess wisdom if we recreate God in our own image. Too many people want to “tame” God into a non-threatening nobody. But, if we redefine the Lord as a God that makes us feel comfortable, a buddy who exists simply to bless us and give us what we want, we will not fear Him in the way He deserves to be feared. The Lord God Almighty is far greater than that, and the fear of the Lord begins when we see Him in His majesty and power. Today Pastor Mark will challenge us to look at God in this way. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000052580/LFL20200515.mp35eb31370399f7.mp3 Fri, 15 May 2020 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer God promises to give this wisdom and instruction to those that will humble themselves in a simple way and to those that become childlike in their approach to God. We must not take a prideful, nor a haughty attitude if we desire to receive knowledge and discretion from God. He gives His instruction only to the teachable and those that depend on God and not their own human reasoning. However, it does mean that we are not to just rely on our own logic and reasoning, but to bring God into our daily affairs so that we have access to the mind of Christ with His guidance and His wisdom. God promises to give this wisdom and instruction to those that will humble themselves in a simple way and to those that become childlike in their approach to God. We must not take a prideful, nor a haughty attitude if we desire to receive knowledge and discretion from God. He gives His instruction only to the teachable and those that depend on God and not their own human reasoning. However, it does mean that we are not to just rely on our own logic and reasoning, but to bring God into our daily affairs so that we have access to the mind of Christ with His guidance and His wisdom. God promises to give this wisdom and instruction to those that will humble themselves in a simple way and to those that become childlike in their approach to God. We must not take a prideful, nor a haughty attitude if we desire to receive knowledge and discretion from God. He gives His instruction only to the teachable and those that depend on God and not their own human reasoning. However, it does mean that we are not to just rely on our own logic and reasoning, but to bring God into our daily affairs so that we have access to the mind of Christ with His guidance and His wisdom. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000052581/LFL20200514.mp35eb313b5e23fe.mp3 Thu, 14 May 2020 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer We must know the author of the Holy Bible to be able to understand its Words. The Book will mean nothing to us without a relationship with Jesus Christ, God's Son. King Solomon gained the wisdom that he had because he had this relationship with God. We too, can become wise if we seek God with our whole heart and read the Book He gave to us. Pastor Mark will ask us if we have a right relationship with God? This is the key to understanding the writings from Solomon in the Book of Proverbs. The truly wise person is the one who fears the Lord. We must know the author of the Holy Bible to be able to understand its Words. The Book will mean nothing to us without a relationship with Jesus Christ, God's Son. King Solomon gained the wisdom that he had because he had this relationship with God. We too, can become wise if we seek God with our whole heart and read the Book He gave to us. Pastor Mark will ask us if we have a right relationship with God? This is the key to understanding the writings from Solomon in the Book of Proverbs. The truly wise person is the one who fears the Lord. We must know the author of the Holy Bible to be able to understand its Words. The Book will mean nothing to us without a relationship with Jesus Christ, God's Son. King Solomon gained the wisdom that he had because he had this relationship with God. We too, can become wise if we seek God with our whole heart and read the Book He gave to us. Pastor Mark will ask us if we have a right relationship with God? This is the key to understanding the writings from Solomon in the Book of Proverbs. The truly wise person is the one who fears the Lord. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000052582/LFL20200513.mp35eb313fbca2ad.mp3 Wed, 13 May 2020 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer Solomon was endowed with both spiritual and practical wisdom. When we have God's wisdom we will know what to do and how to do it. This will cause us to not only avoid those things that produce destructive results, but it will also help us to engage in those things that produce life and blessings. Wisdom is linked with instructions, so if we are to be wise we must follow the instruction of God written in the Bible. If we ask God to give us wisdom, we will receive not only His wisdom, but the ability to understand. Solomon was endowed with both spiritual and practical wisdom. When we have God's wisdom we will know what to do and how to do it. This will cause us to not only avoid those things that produce destructive results, but it will also help us to engage in those things that produce life and blessings. Wisdom is linked with instructions, so if we are to be wise we must follow the instruction of God written in the Bible. If we ask God to give us wisdom, we will receive not only His wisdom, but the ability to understand. Solomon was endowed with both spiritual and practical wisdom. When we have God's wisdom we will know what to do and how to do it. This will cause us to not only avoid those things that produce destructive results, but it will also help us to engage in those things that produce life and blessings. Wisdom is linked with instructions, so if we are to be wise we must follow the instruction of God written in the Bible. If we ask God to give us wisdom, we will receive not only His wisdom, but the ability to understand. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000052583/LFL20200512.mp35eb3143e1b54c.mp3 Tue, 12 May 2020 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer We begin a new series on Lessons for Living. This study walks us through the Book of Proverbs. This study will help us to build wisdom and character in our lives by helping us to apply God's Word to our daily life. Wisdom is the ability to have the insight into the true nature of things. Pastor Mark wants to help Christians grow in their faith and Bible knowledge while helping them explore and study Scripture. The Book of Proverbs will do this very thing for us when we listen to the wise teachings of Solomon. We begin a new series on Lessons for Living. This study walks us through the Book of Proverbs. This study will help us to build wisdom and character in our lives by helping us to apply God's Word to our daily life. Wisdom is the ability to have the insight into the true nature of things. Pastor Mark wants to help Christians grow in their faith and Bible knowledge while helping them explore and study Scripture. The Book of Proverbs will do this very thing for us when we listen to the wise teachings of Solomon. We begin a new series on Lessons for Living. This study walks us through the Book of Proverbs. This study will help us to build wisdom and character in our lives by helping us to apply God's Word to our daily life. Wisdom is the ability to have the insight into the true nature of things. Pastor Mark wants to help Christians grow in their faith and Bible knowledge while helping them explore and study Scripture. The Book of Proverbs will do this very thing for us when we listen to the wise teachings of Solomon. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000052584/LFL20200511.mp35eb3148132516.mp3 Mon, 11 May 2020 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer How many of you, when you leave your homes, you leave the doors unlocked? How about when you go to bed? While there was a time when that could be done in this country, sadly, those days are gone for the most part. In the Apostle John’s time cities had walls with gates, and guards to protect them. Pastor Mark will be teaching about Jesus’ showing John what the New Jerusalem will be like. You’ll discover that it’s going to be quite a different city than what you’re used to seeing. You’ll learn what living on earth is going to be like when God is in full control of things, with no sin whatsoever. How many of you, when you leave your homes, you leave the doors unlocked? How about when you go to bed? While there was a time when that could be done in this country, sadly, those days are gone for the most part. In the Apostle John’s time cities had walls with gates, and guards to protect them. Pastor Mark will be teaching about Jesus’ showing John what the New Jerusalem will be like. You’ll discover that it’s going to be quite a different city than what you’re used to seeing. You’ll learn what living on earth is going to be like when God is in full control of things, with no sin whatsoever. How many of you, when you leave your homes, you leave the doors unlocked? How about when you go to bed? While there was a time when that could be done in this country, sadly, those days are gone for the most part. In the Apostle John’s time cities had walls with gates, and guards to protect them. Pastor Mark will be teaching about Jesus’ showing John what the New Jerusalem will be like. You’ll discover that it’s going to be quite a different city than what you’re used to seeing. You’ll learn what living on earth is going to be like when God is in full control of things, with no sin whatsoever. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000052419/LFL20200508.mp35eab290b0734d.mp3 Fri, 08 May 2020 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer No matter how satisfied you are with how your life’s going, there’s always the question, “Is this as good as it gets?” - isn’t there? There’s a little frustration with how some aspects of your life’s going and you don’t see it getting any different or better. Pastor Mark will be teaching that you’re right to feel that frustration. He’ll be explaining why you feel it, and providing you with the solution to your frustration. Whether you want to accept this explanation or not is up to you. Pastor Mark will encourage you to open your mind to possibilities you haven’t yet considered. No matter how satisfied you are with how your life’s going, there’s always the question, “Is this as good as it gets?” - isn’t there? There’s a little frustration with how some aspects of your life’s going and you don’t see it getting any different or better. Pastor Mark will be teaching that you’re right to feel that frustration. He’ll be explaining why you feel it, and providing you with the solution to your frustration. Whether you want to accept this explanation or not is up to you. Pastor Mark will encourage you to open your mind to possibilities you haven’t yet considered. No matter how satisfied you are with how your life’s going, there’s always the question, “Is this as good as it gets?” - isn’t there? There’s a little frustration with how some aspects of your life’s going and you don’t see it getting any different or better. Pastor Mark will be teaching that you’re right to feel that frustration. He’ll be explaining why you feel it, and providing you with the solution to your frustration. Whether you want to accept this explanation or not is up to you. Pastor Mark will encourage you to open your mind to possibilities you haven’t yet considered. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000052420/LFL20200507.mp35eab2963ee48a.mp3 Thu, 07 May 2020 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer Most people like getting new stuff. Pick your favorite item, and it’s pretty certain that there are times when you daydream of a newer version. Well, God likes new stuff, too. After all, He created a new universe out of nothing! He also likes to make people new. He likes rescuing them from death and giving them the life He always wanted them to have. Pastor Mark will be teaching about something else new that God’s going to make – a new heaven and earth. You’ll hear about the reasoning for God’s re-creation of what you see around you, and how it’ll be different from what’s in existence now. Most people like getting new stuff. Pick your favorite item, and it’s pretty certain that there are times when you daydream of a newer version. Well, God likes new stuff, too. After all, He created a new universe out of nothing! He also likes to make people new. He likes rescuing them from death and giving them the life He always wanted them to have. Pastor Mark will be teaching about something else new that God’s going to make – a new heaven and earth. You’ll hear about the reasoning for God’s re-creation of what you see around you, and how it’ll be different from what’s in existence now. Most people like getting new stuff. Pick your favorite item, and it’s pretty certain that there are times when you daydream of a newer version. Well, God likes new stuff, too. After all, He created a new universe out of nothing! He also likes to make people new. He likes rescuing them from death and giving them the life He always wanted them to have. Pastor Mark will be teaching about something else new that God’s going to make – a new heaven and earth. You’ll hear about the reasoning for God’s re-creation of what you see around you, and how it’ll be different from what’s in existence now. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000052421/LFL20200506.mp35eab29aba49d8.mp3 Wed, 06 May 2020 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer Most everyone’s watched a TV show that has a courtroom scene. Have you ever watched one of these and wondered what it’d be like to stand in front of a judge? Well, in Pastor Marks’ teaching today, you’ll discover that every single person in history is going to stand in front of a Judge. And that Judge will be Jesus Christ Himself. And, you’ll be standing all alone. No support people or animals, no way to escape. Your answer to Christ’s call to you in this life will determine which judgment seat Jesus will judge you from. You’ll find out more about this in the teaching today. Most everyone’s watched a TV show that has a courtroom scene. Have you ever watched one of these and wondered what it’d be like to stand in front of a judge? Well, in Pastor Marks’ teaching today, you’ll discover that every single person in history is going to stand in front of a Judge. And that Judge will be Jesus Christ Himself. And, you’ll be standing all alone. No support people or animals, no way to escape. Your answer to Christ’s call to you in this life will determine which judgment seat Jesus will judge you from. You’ll find out more about this in the teaching today. Most everyone’s watched a TV show that has a courtroom scene. Have you ever watched one of these and wondered what it’d be like to stand in front of a judge? Well, in Pastor Marks’ teaching today, you’ll discover that every single person in history is going to stand in front of a Judge. And that Judge will be Jesus Christ Himself. And, you’ll be standing all alone. No support people or animals, no way to escape. Your answer to Christ’s call to you in this life will determine which judgment seat Jesus will judge you from. You’ll find out more about this in the teaching today. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000052422/LFL20200505.mp35eab29ee5219b.mp3 Tue, 05 May 2020 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer There’s been this thought for a long time that people who obey God are not ‘fun’ to be around, while those in open rebellion against God are the ‘fun’ people. This thought has, of course, been pushed by those who don’t want to submit to God. Sadly for them, they will discover that what they thought about hell was wrong. Pastor Mark will be teaching about the final judgments and what’s going to happen to the people who will end up with God, and those who will be sent to the lake of fire. You’ll learn that there’s no fun in hell; only fire and brimstone, and no sense of God’s love at all. There’s been this thought for a long time that people who obey God are not ‘fun’ to be around, while those in open rebellion against God are the ‘fun’ people. This thought has, of course, been pushed by those who don’t want to submit to God. Sadly for them, they will discover that what they thought about hell was wrong. Pastor Mark will be teaching about the final judgments and what’s going to happen to the people who will end up with God, and those who will be sent to the lake of fire. You’ll learn that there’s no fun in hell; only fire and brimstone, and no sense of God’s love at all. There’s been this thought for a long time that people who obey God are not ‘fun’ to be around, while those in open rebellion against God are the ‘fun’ people. This thought has, of course, been pushed by those who don’t want to submit to God. Sadly for them, they will discover that what they thought about hell was wrong. Pastor Mark will be teaching about the final judgments and what’s going to happen to the people who will end up with God, and those who will be sent to the lake of fire. You’ll learn that there’s no fun in hell; only fire and brimstone, and no sense of God’s love at all. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000052423/LFL20200504.mp35eab2a2ca4c32.mp3 Mon, 04 May 2020 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer People around the world believe that God would never punish them for the life they led. After all, they weren’t as bad as that ‘other’ guy – they never killed anyone or robbed them, after all. They’re going to find out, however, that God’s standard is a whole lot higher. Pastor Mark will be teaching about what happens after the end of this world. You’ll find out about the two judgments – yes, two – and who will be judged in those judgments. You’ll hear about the judgement of Christ followers by Jesus, and what they’ll be judged about. And, you’ll find out how to have a good result in those judgments. People around the world believe that God would never punish them for the life they led. After all, they weren’t as bad as that ‘other’ guy – they never killed anyone or robbed them, after all. They’re going to find out, however, that God’s standard is a whole lot higher. Pastor Mark will be teaching about what happens after the end of this world. You’ll find out about the two judgments – yes, two – and who will be judged in those judgments. You’ll hear about the judgement of Christ followers by Jesus, and what they’ll be judged about. And, you’ll find out how to have a good result in those judgments. People around the world believe that God would never punish them for the life they led. After all, they weren’t as bad as that ‘other’ guy – they never killed anyone or robbed them, after all. They’re going to find out, however, that God’s standard is a whole lot higher. Pastor Mark will be teaching about what happens after the end of this world. You’ll find out about the two judgments – yes, two – and who will be judged in those judgments. You’ll hear about the judgement of Christ followers by Jesus, and what they’ll be judged about. And, you’ll find out how to have a good result in those judgments. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000052166/LFL20200501.mp35ea0998c755b5.mp3 Fri, 01 May 2020 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer For a long time, behavioral scientists have had the idea that people’s actions are determined by their environment. They believe that if you take someone from a bad living situation and moved them to a better living situation that the student will improve. Unfortunately this doesn’t solve the problem of what’s inside the men and women. Pastor Mark will be teaching about the problem of sin. He’ll be telling you that your frustration in trying to live your life properly stems from the nature you were born with. He’ll be telling you how to get away from doing the things that displease God and, instead, please Hi For a long time, behavioral scientists have had the idea that people’s actions are determined by their environment. They believe that if you take someone from a bad living situation and moved them to a better living situation that the student will improve. Unfortunately this doesn’t solve the problem of what’s inside the men and women. Pastor Mark will be teaching about the problem of sin. He’ll be telling you that your frustration in trying to live your life properly stems from the nature you were born with. He’ll be telling you how to get away from doing the things that displease God and, instead, please Hi For a long time, behavioral scientists have had the idea that people’s actions are determined by their environment. They believe that if you take someone from a bad living situation and moved them to a better living situation that the student will improve. Unfortunately this doesn’t solve the problem of what’s inside the men and women. Pastor Mark will be teaching about the problem of sin. He’ll be telling you that your frustration in trying to live your life properly stems from the nature you were born with. He’ll be telling you how to get away from doing the things that displease God and, instead, please Hi http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000052167/LFL20200430.mp35ea099d8859be.mp3 Thu, 30 Apr 2020 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer When people think about the end times and Jesus’ second return, a lot of the focus is on what happens to people - and that’s understandable. But one aspect that can be missed is what’s happening to the planet earth itself during this time. While the Antichrist is waging war and doing all of his evil, the planet will be suffering as well. Huge hailstones, earthquakes, oceans of blood! Pastor Mark will be teaching about God’s final judgment on man which will include the fall’s effect on the physical world. God’s going to make everything right, and it’s gonna be glorious! When people think about the end times and Jesus’ second return, a lot of the focus is on what happens to people - and that’s understandable. But one aspect that can be missed is what’s happening to the planet earth itself during this time. While the Antichrist is waging war and doing all of his evil, the planet will be suffering as well. Huge hailstones, earthquakes, oceans of blood! Pastor Mark will be teaching about God’s final judgment on man which will include the fall’s effect on the physical world. God’s going to make everything right, and it’s gonna be glorious! When people think about the end times and Jesus’ second return, a lot of the focus is on what happens to people - and that’s understandable. But one aspect that can be missed is what’s happening to the planet earth itself during this time. While the Antichrist is waging war and doing all of his evil, the planet will be suffering as well. Huge hailstones, earthquakes, oceans of blood! Pastor Mark will be teaching about God’s final judgment on man which will include the fall’s effect on the physical world. God’s going to make everything right, and it’s gonna be glorious! http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000052168/LFL20200429.mp35ea09a1e8614e.mp3 Wed, 29 Apr 2020 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer It’s probably impossible for you to think of a time when there wasn’t war or the threat of war. Even on a personal level, there are almost always conflicts of some sort simmering, threatening to boil over into open conflict. The ability to live without either of those would be amazing. Well, Pastor Mark’s going to be teaching about a time like that which is to come. You’ll hear about the reign of Jesus and how He’s gonna take away war. You’ll be learning about what’s called “The Millenium”, the thousand year reign of Jesus on the earth. You’ll discover that it’ll be an exciting time to be alive. It’s probably impossible for you to think of a time when there wasn’t war or the threat of war. Even on a personal level, there are almost always conflicts of some sort simmering, threatening to boil over into open conflict. The ability to live without either of those would be amazing. Well, Pastor Mark’s going to be teaching about a time like that which is to come. You’ll hear about the reign of Jesus and how He’s gonna take away war. You’ll be learning about what’s called “The Millenium”, the thousand year reign of Jesus on the earth. You’ll discover that it’ll be an exciting time to be alive. It’s probably impossible for you to think of a time when there wasn’t war or the threat of war. Even on a personal level, there are almost always conflicts of some sort simmering, threatening to boil over into open conflict. The ability to live without either of those would be amazing. Well, Pastor Mark’s going to be teaching about a time like that which is to come. You’ll hear about the reign of Jesus and how He’s gonna take away war. You’ll be learning about what’s called “The Millenium”, the thousand year reign of Jesus on the earth. You’ll discover that it’ll be an exciting time to be alive. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000052169/LFL20200428.mp35ea09a614a14d.mp3 Tue, 28 Apr 2020 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer Do you understand that this world has an expiration date? That there’ll be a point in time when all decisions will have no chance to be undone? Sure, you know that each person has an expiration date – it’s called death. But you probably don’t think that the universe has one of those. Well, Pastor Mark will be teaching about that universal expiration date. You’ll learn what’s going to bring about that final date and, more importantly, Who will bring that date to pass. You’ll find out what is going to happen prior to that day, and how you can find yourself on the right side of that event. Do you understand that this world has an expiration date? That there’ll be a point in time when all decisions will have no chance to be undone? Sure, you know that each person has an expiration date – it’s called death. But you probably don’t think that the universe has one of those. Well, Pastor Mark will be teaching about that universal expiration date. You’ll learn what’s going to bring about that final date and, more importantly, Who will bring that date to pass. You’ll find out what is going to happen prior to that day, and how you can find yourself on the right side of that event. Do you understand that this world has an expiration date? That there’ll be a point in time when all decisions will have no chance to be undone? Sure, you know that each person has an expiration date – it’s called death. But you probably don’t think that the universe has one of those. Well, Pastor Mark will be teaching about that universal expiration date. You’ll learn what’s going to bring about that final date and, more importantly, Who will bring that date to pass. You’ll find out what is going to happen prior to that day, and how you can find yourself on the right side of that event. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000052170/LFL20200427.mp35ea09aab7e39f.mp3 Mon, 27 Apr 2020 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer Lots of people have trouble with the Christian God because they don’t get the idea of an all-loving God who also judges. They think – incorrectly – that one of those characteristics somehow cancels the other one out. This thinking shows that they don’t really understand the character of God as He’s revealed Himself to men. Pastor Mark, in his teaching about the Great Tribulation, will show you how these two sides of God’s character work. You’ll hear about God’s giving mankind chance after chance to turn to Him, with mankind continually rejecting God’s call to repentance and to receive eternal life. Lots of people have trouble with the Christian God because they don’t get the idea of an all-loving God who also judges. They think – incorrectly – that one of those characteristics somehow cancels the other one out. This thinking shows that they don’t really understand the character of God as He’s revealed Himself to men. Pastor Mark, in his teaching about the Great Tribulation, will show you how these two sides of God’s character work. You’ll hear about God’s giving mankind chance after chance to turn to Him, with mankind continually rejecting God’s call to repentance and to receive eternal life. Lots of people have trouble with the Christian God because they don’t get the idea of an all-loving God who also judges. They think – incorrectly – that one of those characteristics somehow cancels the other one out. This thinking shows that they don’t really understand the character of God as He’s revealed Himself to men. Pastor Mark, in his teaching about the Great Tribulation, will show you how these two sides of God’s character work. You’ll hear about God’s giving mankind chance after chance to turn to Him, with mankind continually rejecting God’s call to repentance and to receive eternal life. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000051994/LFL20200424.mp35e9761ed68ae2.mp3 Fri, 24 Apr 2020 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer If you’ve ever had the misfortune of raising a wayward child, you know the frustration of second, third and fourth chances gone to waste. For many parents this is what drives them to their knees, asking God for wisdom and patience. Pastor Mark will be teaching about God’s similar view of mankind. You’ll learn that God’s patience, while being infinite in scope, will be tempered by His sense of justice. You’ll find out about that justice being expressed during the Great Tribulation, when mankind’s following the Antichrist will compel God to say, “Enough!”, and then the end will come. If you’ve ever had the misfortune of raising a wayward child, you know the frustration of second, third and fourth chances gone to waste. For many parents this is what drives them to their knees, asking God for wisdom and patience. Pastor Mark will be teaching about God’s similar view of mankind. You’ll learn that God’s patience, while being infinite in scope, will be tempered by His sense of justice. You’ll find out about that justice being expressed during the Great Tribulation, when mankind’s following the Antichrist will compel God to say, “Enough!”, and then the end will come. If you’ve ever had the misfortune of raising a wayward child, you know the frustration of second, third and fourth chances gone to waste. For many parents this is what drives them to their knees, asking God for wisdom and patience. Pastor Mark will be teaching about God’s similar view of mankind. You’ll learn that God’s patience, while being infinite in scope, will be tempered by His sense of justice. You’ll find out about that justice being expressed during the Great Tribulation, when mankind’s following the Antichrist will compel God to say, “Enough!”, and then the end will come. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000051995/LFL20200423.mp35e9762281056f.mp3 Thu, 23 Apr 2020 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer Hollywood likes to portray pastors as semi-unbalanced, wild-eyed guys who have secret doubts about their faith but who preach about “hell and damnation”. This portrayal is, of course, an extreme exaggeration that shows their ignorance about what the Bible says a pastor should be like. Pastor Mark will be teaching about the end times and God’s judgment on the earth. You’ll find out how much Jesus talked about hell – you might be surprised. Pastor Mark will be telling you why you should talk about hell with your friends and family, and will show you the best way to do that. Hollywood likes to portray pastors as semi-unbalanced, wild-eyed guys who have secret doubts about their faith but who preach about “hell and damnation”. This portrayal is, of course, an extreme exaggeration that shows their ignorance about what the Bible says a pastor should be like. Pastor Mark will be teaching about the end times and God’s judgment on the earth. You’ll find out how much Jesus talked about hell – you might be surprised. Pastor Mark will be telling you why you should talk about hell with your friends and family, and will show you the best way to do that. Hollywood likes to portray pastors as semi-unbalanced, wild-eyed guys who have secret doubts about their faith but who preach about “hell and damnation”. This portrayal is, of course, an extreme exaggeration that shows their ignorance about what the Bible says a pastor should be like. Pastor Mark will be teaching about the end times and God’s judgment on the earth. You’ll find out how much Jesus talked about hell – you might be surprised. Pastor Mark will be telling you why you should talk about hell with your friends and family, and will show you the best way to do that. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000051996/LFL20200422.mp35e976266dd7f0.mp3 Wed, 22 Apr 2020 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer There are many views in the world regarding what happens after you die. Some people say there’s nothing awaiting you, while some say that you come back in some form to continue fixing what you did wrong the last time. The Bible tells you that crossing over into death seals your eternal fate. Pastor Mark will be teaching that it’s important for you to believe you’ve only got one chance on this earth because of what’s coming in the future. You’ll hear about recognizing the value of your life and of your being decisive in choosing your eternal destination, whether it be heaven or hell. There are many views in the world regarding what happens after you die. Some people say there’s nothing awaiting you, while some say that you come back in some form to continue fixing what you did wrong the last time. The Bible tells you that crossing over into death seals your eternal fate. Pastor Mark will be teaching that it’s important for you to believe you’ve only got one chance on this earth because of what’s coming in the future. You’ll hear about recognizing the value of your life and of your being decisive in choosing your eternal destination, whether it be heaven or hell. There are many views in the world regarding what happens after you die. Some people say there’s nothing awaiting you, while some say that you come back in some form to continue fixing what you did wrong the last time. The Bible tells you that crossing over into death seals your eternal fate. Pastor Mark will be teaching that it’s important for you to believe you’ve only got one chance on this earth because of what’s coming in the future. You’ll hear about recognizing the value of your life and of your being decisive in choosing your eternal destination, whether it be heaven or hell. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000051997/LFL20200421.mp35e9762a645960.mp3 Tue, 21 Apr 2020 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer If you want to sum up the attitude of many in our world today, particularly those who run (or want to run) the world, it’s this: “Just win, baby”. It’s more obvious in the political arena, where cheating and character assassination seems to be the norm. But it’s also evident in the business world where deception to gain market share is not only accepted, but encouraged. Pastor Mark will be teaching about these attitudes and how they’ll lead people to embrace their final, terrible choice of accepting the rule of the one the Bible calls the “Man of Sin”, the Antichrist. If you want to sum up the attitude of many in our world today, particularly those who run (or want to run) the world, it’s this: “Just win, baby”. It’s more obvious in the political arena, where cheating and character assassination seems to be the norm. But it’s also evident in the business world where deception to gain market share is not only accepted, but encouraged. Pastor Mark will be teaching about these attitudes and how they’ll lead people to embrace their final, terrible choice of accepting the rule of the one the Bible calls the “Man of Sin”, the Antichrist. If you want to sum up the attitude of many in our world today, particularly those who run (or want to run) the world, it’s this: “Just win, baby”. It’s more obvious in the political arena, where cheating and character assassination seems to be the norm. But it’s also evident in the business world where deception to gain market share is not only accepted, but encouraged. Pastor Mark will be teaching about these attitudes and how they’ll lead people to embrace their final, terrible choice of accepting the rule of the one the Bible calls the “Man of Sin”, the Antichrist. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000051998/LFL20200420.mp35e9762ea1bb12.mp3 Mon, 20 Apr 2020 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer Did you ever think about the effort God made to bring you to Himself? All of the people and circumstances that He orchestrated to get your attention? It’s quite humbling and amazing, isn’t it? Well, He is still doing that around the world and won’t stop until the end of time. Pastor Mark will be teaching about God’s persistent desire for men to be saved, even when they’re being judged by Him. You’ll hear about the end times, about the frightening judgments that God’s going to pour out on the earth. You’ll also learn how God’s gonna keep giving people opportunities to turn to Him. Did you ever think about the effort God made to bring you to Himself? All of the people and circumstances that He orchestrated to get your attention? It’s quite humbling and amazing, isn’t it? Well, He is still doing that around the world and won’t stop until the end of time. Pastor Mark will be teaching about God’s persistent desire for men to be saved, even when they’re being judged by Him. You’ll hear about the end times, about the frightening judgments that God’s going to pour out on the earth. You’ll also learn how God’s gonna keep giving people opportunities to turn to Him. Did you ever think about the effort God made to bring you to Himself? All of the people and circumstances that He orchestrated to get your attention? It’s quite humbling and amazing, isn’t it? Well, He is still doing that around the world and won’t stop until the end of time. Pastor Mark will be teaching about God’s persistent desire for men to be saved, even when they’re being judged by Him. You’ll hear about the end times, about the frightening judgments that God’s going to pour out on the earth. You’ll also learn how God’s gonna keep giving people opportunities to turn to Him. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000051721/LFL20200417.mp35e8f96d80935f.mp3 Fri, 17 Apr 2020 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer If you look at the events that are going to happen during the last seven years before Jesus returns to set up His kingdom on earth, some amazing things are going to take place. These incidents will be a reminder that even in the middle of God pouring out His anger on the earth, He still gives people a chance to turn to Him. Pastor Mark will be teaching about these things and how God’s grace will still be evident, even as He brings about mankind’s well-deserved punishment. While most people will give themselves fully to the Antichrist, some will respond favorably to God’s call to turn from evil. If you look at the events that are going to happen during the last seven years before Jesus returns to set up His kingdom on earth, some amazing things are going to take place. These incidents will be a reminder that even in the middle of God pouring out His anger on the earth, He still gives people a chance to turn to Him. Pastor Mark will be teaching about these things and how God’s grace will still be evident, even as He brings about mankind’s well-deserved punishment. While most people will give themselves fully to the Antichrist, some will respond favorably to God’s call to turn from evil. If you look at the events that are going to happen during the last seven years before Jesus returns to set up His kingdom on earth, some amazing things are going to take place. These incidents will be a reminder that even in the middle of God pouring out His anger on the earth, He still gives people a chance to turn to Him. Pastor Mark will be teaching about these things and how God’s grace will still be evident, even as He brings about mankind’s well-deserved punishment. While most people will give themselves fully to the Antichrist, some will respond favorably to God’s call to turn from evil. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000051722/LFL20200416.mp35e8f97226dc89.mp3 Thu, 16 Apr 2020 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer You may have heard of people who hate Christians so much that they wish for all of those “Bible thumpers” to not be around anymore. They want to be able to be free to do whatever they want, without any reminders of an alternative morality – God’s morality. Pastor Mark will be teaching that those people are going to get their wish someday, when Jesus takes His followers out of the earth. You’ll learn that those who are left behind will be glad to see the believers gone, but won’t understand why they were removed. You’ll find out what God has in store for the people left on earth, and it won’t be good. You may have heard of people who hate Christians so much that they wish for all of those “Bible thumpers” to not be around anymore. They want to be able to be free to do whatever they want, without any reminders of an alternative morality – God’s morality. Pastor Mark will be teaching that those people are going to get their wish someday, when Jesus takes His followers out of the earth. You’ll learn that those who are left behind will be glad to see the believers gone, but won’t understand why they were removed. You’ll find out what God has in store for the people left on earth, and it won’t be good. You may have heard of people who hate Christians so much that they wish for all of those “Bible thumpers” to not be around anymore. They want to be able to be free to do whatever they want, without any reminders of an alternative morality – God’s morality. Pastor Mark will be teaching that those people are going to get their wish someday, when Jesus takes His followers out of the earth. You’ll learn that those who are left behind will be glad to see the believers gone, but won’t understand why they were removed. You’ll find out what God has in store for the people left on earth, and it won’t be good. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000051723/LFL20200415.mp35e8f9764cd455.mp3 Wed, 15 Apr 2020 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer There are a few people, especially those who are skeptics about the God of the Bible, who believe that God is cruel because they think that He sends people to hell, who don’t believe in Him. That would be a reasonable conclusion, if it were true. Pastor Mark will be teaching about God’s final judgment on the earth and what kinds of things will happen at that time. You’ll hear about the plagues and disasters as well as man’s response to those events. You’ll come to understand that God doesn’t send people to hell, and you’ll be shown who sends people to hell and why they do. There are a few people, especially those who are skeptics about the God of the Bible, who believe that God is cruel because they think that He sends people to hell, who don’t believe in Him. That would be a reasonable conclusion, if it were true. Pastor Mark will be teaching about God’s final judgment on the earth and what kinds of things will happen at that time. You’ll hear about the plagues and disasters as well as man’s response to those events. You’ll come to understand that God doesn’t send people to hell, and you’ll be shown who sends people to hell and why they do. There are a few people, especially those who are skeptics about the God of the Bible, who believe that God is cruel because they think that He sends people to hell, who don’t believe in Him. That would be a reasonable conclusion, if it were true. Pastor Mark will be teaching about God’s final judgment on the earth and what kinds of things will happen at that time. You’ll hear about the plagues and disasters as well as man’s response to those events. You’ll come to understand that God doesn’t send people to hell, and you’ll be shown who sends people to hell and why they do. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000051724/LFL20200414.mp35e8f97ab8e306.mp3 Tue, 14 Apr 2020 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer It’s funny how people want to believe in a God but don’t want to believe in His adversary, the devil. They ask questions like, “If there’s a God and He’s so good, then why are there wars and famines and birth defects?” In his teaching today, Pastor Mark will be using the Bible to answer these questions. You’ll find out the source of the misery in the world – and in your own life. You’ll learn why things in the world seem to be getting worse at the same time as you’re told things are getting better. You’re going to find out that there’s an invisible war and that you’re going to have to pick a side to be on. It’s funny how people want to believe in a God but don’t want to believe in His adversary, the devil. They ask questions like, “If there’s a God and He’s so good, then why are there wars and famines and birth defects?” In his teaching today, Pastor Mark will be using the Bible to answer these questions. You’ll find out the source of the misery in the world – and in your own life. You’ll learn why things in the world seem to be getting worse at the same time as you’re told things are getting better. You’re going to find out that there’s an invisible war and that you’re going to have to pick a side to be on. It’s funny how people want to believe in a God but don’t want to believe in His adversary, the devil. They ask questions like, “If there’s a God and He’s so good, then why are there wars and famines and birth defects?” In his teaching today, Pastor Mark will be using the Bible to answer these questions. You’ll find out the source of the misery in the world – and in your own life. You’ll learn why things in the world seem to be getting worse at the same time as you’re told things are getting better. You’re going to find out that there’s an invisible war and that you’re going to have to pick a side to be on. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000051726/LFL20200413.mp35e8f980a3bf3c.mp3 Mon, 13 Apr 2020 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer When you watch the weather reporters tell you what kind of weather you’re in store for tomorrow or for the next week, you understand that things won’t be exactly like they say. What they’re doing is making an educated guess, based on their observations of the world around them. In Pastor Mark’s teaching today, he’ll be showing a contrast between the weather reporting and the prophecies in the Bible. You’ll be learning that the basis for biblical prophecy is way more reliable than man’s guestimations – they’re based on the knowledge of the all-knowing God. When you watch the weather reporters tell you what kind of weather you’re in store for tomorrow or for the next week, you understand that things won’t be exactly like they say. What they’re doing is making an educated guess, based on their observations of the world around them. In Pastor Mark’s teaching today, he’ll be showing a contrast between the weather reporting and the prophecies in the Bible. You’ll be learning that the basis for biblical prophecy is way more reliable than man’s guestimations – they’re based on the knowledge of the all-knowing God. When you watch the weather reporters tell you what kind of weather you’re in store for tomorrow or for the next week, you understand that things won’t be exactly like they say. What they’re doing is making an educated guess, based on their observations of the world around them. In Pastor Mark’s teaching today, he’ll be showing a contrast between the weather reporting and the prophecies in the Bible. You’ll be learning that the basis for biblical prophecy is way more reliable than man’s guestimations – they’re based on the knowledge of the all-knowing God. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000051465/LFL20200410.mp35e84c2211df42.mp3 Fri, 10 Apr 2020 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer For the last forty or fifty years some people have spent their time speculating if the antichrist is alive and if so, who it is. A former king of Spain was at one time thought to be a ‘candidate’ for the role, and there have been others through the years. In Pastor Mark’s teaching today, he’ll be reminding you to keep your focus on what’s important. The things you need to be concerning yourself with are having an increasingly lively relationship with God and being a blessing to others. As Pastor Mark teaches, your main job while you’re on the earth is to make God look good to the unsaved world. For the last forty or fifty years some people have spent their time speculating if the antichrist is alive and if so, who it is. A former king of Spain was at one time thought to be a ‘candidate’ for the role, and there have been others through the years. In Pastor Mark’s teaching today, he’ll be reminding you to keep your focus on what’s important. The things you need to be concerning yourself with are having an increasingly lively relationship with God and being a blessing to others. As Pastor Mark teaches, your main job while you’re on the earth is to make God look good to the unsaved world. For the last forty or fifty years some people have spent their time speculating if the antichrist is alive and if so, who it is. A former king of Spain was at one time thought to be a ‘candidate’ for the role, and there have been others through the years. In Pastor Mark’s teaching today, he’ll be reminding you to keep your focus on what’s important. The things you need to be concerning yourself with are having an increasingly lively relationship with God and being a blessing to others. As Pastor Mark teaches, your main job while you’re on the earth is to make God look good to the unsaved world. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000051466/LFL20200409.mp35e84c26493587.mp3 Thu, 09 Apr 2020 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer It’s hard to think about giving your life for Christ. There’s always a question of whether you could go through with it, given a choice between renouncing Jesus and certain, possibly painful death. It really tugs on your emotions and if you’ve ever read stories of martyrs’ deaths through the years, you know people died brutal deaths standing up for Jesus. Pastor Mark will be teaching about the worst time ever for Christ followers, the time to come called the Great Tribulation. You’ll learn that it’s best to stand for God now while it’s easy, before it becomes much more costly to do so. It’s hard to think about giving your life for Christ. There’s always a question of whether you could go through with it, given a choice between renouncing Jesus and certain, possibly painful death. It really tugs on your emotions and if you’ve ever read stories of martyrs’ deaths through the years, you know people died brutal deaths standing up for Jesus. Pastor Mark will be teaching about the worst time ever for Christ followers, the time to come called the Great Tribulation. You’ll learn that it’s best to stand for God now while it’s easy, before it becomes much more costly to do so. It’s hard to think about giving your life for Christ. There’s always a question of whether you could go through with it, given a choice between renouncing Jesus and certain, possibly painful death. It really tugs on your emotions and if you’ve ever read stories of martyrs’ deaths through the years, you know people died brutal deaths standing up for Jesus. Pastor Mark will be teaching about the worst time ever for Christ followers, the time to come called the Great Tribulation. You’ll learn that it’s best to stand for God now while it’s easy, before it becomes much more costly to do so. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000051467/LFL20200408.mp35e84c2a5cd13d.mp3 Wed, 08 Apr 2020 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer All around the world, in churches large and small, people are rejecting the truth in God’s word, the Bible, and choosing to follow someone else’s view about life. Entire churches and denominations are claiming that the narrow way to God is “too narrow”, and opting for a wider, more ‘inclusive’ path. Pastor Mark will be teaching about this “falling away” and how the Bible predicted that it would happen. You’ll hear about the warning signs that indicate that what scriptures call the “end times” are approaching. You’ll be warned to open your own eyes and to get your house in order while you still can. All around the world, in churches large and small, people are rejecting the truth in God’s word, the Bible, and choosing to follow someone else’s view about life. Entire churches and denominations are claiming that the narrow way to God is “too narrow”, and opting for a wider, more ‘inclusive’ path. Pastor Mark will be teaching about this “falling away” and how the Bible predicted that it would happen. You’ll hear about the warning signs that indicate that what scriptures call the “end times” are approaching. You’ll be warned to open your own eyes and to get your house in order while you still can. All around the world, in churches large and small, people are rejecting the truth in God’s word, the Bible, and choosing to follow someone else’s view about life. Entire churches and denominations are claiming that the narrow way to God is “too narrow”, and opting for a wider, more ‘inclusive’ path. Pastor Mark will be teaching about this “falling away” and how the Bible predicted that it would happen. You’ll hear about the warning signs that indicate that what scriptures call the “end times” are approaching. You’ll be warned to open your own eyes and to get your house in order while you still can. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000051468/LFL20200407.mp35e84c2e843b71.mp3 Tue, 07 Apr 2020 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer Preaching or teaching about hell isn’t very popular these days. Some churches believe preaching about hell is “distasteful” or an “antiquated” way of thinking. They believe that a loving God wouldn’t send people to hell. Pastor Mark will be teaching about hell today, as well as heaven. You’ll find out whether or not God sends people to hell. You’ll also learn how to hang tough when tough times come your way. You’ll hear about the Thessalonian church and what they were going through, and how they reacted to their difficulties. You’ll also discover how what they experienced applies to your life. Preaching or teaching about hell isn’t very popular these days. Some churches believe preaching about hell is “distasteful” or an “antiquated” way of thinking. They believe that a loving God wouldn’t send people to hell. Pastor Mark will be teaching about hell today, as well as heaven. You’ll find out whether or not God sends people to hell. You’ll also learn how to hang tough when tough times come your way. You’ll hear about the Thessalonian church and what they were going through, and how they reacted to their difficulties. You’ll also discover how what they experienced applies to your life. Preaching or teaching about hell isn’t very popular these days. Some churches believe preaching about hell is “distasteful” or an “antiquated” way of thinking. They believe that a loving God wouldn’t send people to hell. Pastor Mark will be teaching about hell today, as well as heaven. You’ll find out whether or not God sends people to hell. You’ll also learn how to hang tough when tough times come your way. You’ll hear about the Thessalonian church and what they were going through, and how they reacted to their difficulties. You’ll also discover how what they experienced applies to your life. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000051469/LFL20200406.mp35e84c32dbf10d.mp3 Mon, 06 Apr 2020 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer Over the years, people have asked the question, “Why do bad things happen to good people?” Funny, though, the question of why good things happen to bad people doesn’t get asked very often. And sometimes Christ followers ask themselves the first question in some way when they go through trials they don’t think they “deserve”. Pastor Mark will be teaching about how the apostle Paul tackled this question. You’ll hear what the Bible has to say about such matters and where you fit into God’s scheme. You’ll also find out what God’s main reason for using hard times in your life is. Over the years, people have asked the question, “Why do bad things happen to good people?” Funny, though, the question of why good things happen to bad people doesn’t get asked very often. And sometimes Christ followers ask themselves the first question in some way when they go through trials they don’t think they “deserve”. Pastor Mark will be teaching about how the apostle Paul tackled this question. You’ll hear what the Bible has to say about such matters and where you fit into God’s scheme. You’ll also find out what God’s main reason for using hard times in your life is. Over the years, people have asked the question, “Why do bad things happen to good people?” Funny, though, the question of why good things happen to bad people doesn’t get asked very often. And sometimes Christ followers ask themselves the first question in some way when they go through trials they don’t think they “deserve”. Pastor Mark will be teaching about how the apostle Paul tackled this question. You’ll hear what the Bible has to say about such matters and where you fit into God’s scheme. You’ll also find out what God’s main reason for using hard times in your life is. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000051324/LFL20200403.mp35e7e31aaab7aa.mp3 Fri, 03 Apr 2020 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer In a lot of places in the Bible, spiritual health is likened to physical health. It’s easy to understand that if you don’t physically nourish your body that it becomes weak and in extreme cases, dies. It’s a lot harder to understand that your spiritual health is just the same. Pastor Mark will be trying to help you see the need to be fed spiritually, regularly. In his teaching today, you’ll hear what the scripture has to say about your need for your spirit to be well-fed. You’ll also find out that you have a role in helping people have positive experiences at church meetings – it’s not just the pastor’s job. In a lot of places in the Bible, spiritual health is likened to physical health. It’s easy to understand that if you don’t physically nourish your body that it becomes weak and in extreme cases, dies. It’s a lot harder to understand that your spiritual health is just the same. Pastor Mark will be trying to help you see the need to be fed spiritually, regularly. In his teaching today, you’ll hear what the scripture has to say about your need for your spirit to be well-fed. You’ll also find out that you have a role in helping people have positive experiences at church meetings – it’s not just the pastor’s job. In a lot of places in the Bible, spiritual health is likened to physical health. It’s easy to understand that if you don’t physically nourish your body that it becomes weak and in extreme cases, dies. It’s a lot harder to understand that your spiritual health is just the same. Pastor Mark will be trying to help you see the need to be fed spiritually, regularly. In his teaching today, you’ll hear what the scripture has to say about your need for your spirit to be well-fed. You’ll also find out that you have a role in helping people have positive experiences at church meetings – it’s not just the pastor’s job. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000051325/LFL20200402.mp35e7e322024d22.mp3 Thu, 02 Apr 2020 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer Life can be a real grind. Successes and failures, and failures after having successes, can really wear on a person. As a Christ follower you know that you aren’t doing life like you should and you get frustrated with yourself. Sometimes you might even think that God’s gonna give up on you, just like you want to give up on yourself. But Pastor Mark will be teaching that this thinking is not how God thinks. You’ll discover that God’s attitude toward your struggles is a little different than your own might be. You’ll hear some encouragement to carry on through the efforts you might be having. Life can be a real grind. Successes and failures, and failures after having successes, can really wear on a person. As a Christ follower you know that you aren’t doing life like you should and you get frustrated with yourself. Sometimes you might even think that God’s gonna give up on you, just like you want to give up on yourself. But Pastor Mark will be teaching that this thinking is not how God thinks. You’ll discover that God’s attitude toward your struggles is a little different than your own might be. You’ll hear some encouragement to carry on through the efforts you might be having. Life can be a real grind. Successes and failures, and failures after having successes, can really wear on a person. As a Christ follower you know that you aren’t doing life like you should and you get frustrated with yourself. Sometimes you might even think that God’s gonna give up on you, just like you want to give up on yourself. But Pastor Mark will be teaching that this thinking is not how God thinks. You’ll discover that God’s attitude toward your struggles is a little different than your own might be. You’ll hear some encouragement to carry on through the efforts you might be having. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000051326/LFL20200401.mp35e7e326d1e117.mp3 Wed, 01 Apr 2020 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer People live such lives of contradictions – they complain about someone’s behavior, then do the exact same thing. This is a frustrating way to live, isn’t it? If you’re a follower of Christ you have the same problem, don’t you? Especially when it comes to people doing you wrong. The temptation to get back at them can be very strong. Pastor Mark will be teaching about that issue. He’ll be showing you what the Bible has to say about what to do when people sin against you. You’ll learn that there is a way to overcome those temptations, and you’ll be told how to do that. People live such lives of contradictions – they complain about someone’s behavior, then do the exact same thing. This is a frustrating way to live, isn’t it? If you’re a follower of Christ you have the same problem, don’t you? Especially when it comes to people doing you wrong. The temptation to get back at them can be very strong. Pastor Mark will be teaching about that issue. He’ll be showing you what the Bible has to say about what to do when people sin against you. You’ll learn that there is a way to overcome those temptations, and you’ll be told how to do that. People live such lives of contradictions – they complain about someone’s behavior, then do the exact same thing. This is a frustrating way to live, isn’t it? If you’re a follower of Christ you have the same problem, don’t you? Especially when it comes to people doing you wrong. The temptation to get back at them can be very strong. Pastor Mark will be teaching about that issue. He’ll be showing you what the Bible has to say about what to do when people sin against you. You’ll learn that there is a way to overcome those temptations, and you’ll be told how to do that. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000051327/LFL20200331.mp35e7e32b53f753.mp3 Tue, 31 Mar 2020 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer Are you satisfied with your prayer life? Do you even have a prayer life? How often during your day do you talk with God, asking Him for His help in making decisions or to do your work better? Pastor Mark will be teaching that if you aren’t taking time to cultivate your relationship with God that you’ll find yourself weakened spiritually. You’ll find it harder to resist temptations and you won’t have the right attitude towards events and people that you have difficulty with. He’ll be showing you what scripture has to say about this issue and how to fix any problems you might have in this area. Are you satisfied with your prayer life? Do you even have a prayer life? How often during your day do you talk with God, asking Him for His help in making decisions or to do your work better? Pastor Mark will be teaching that if you aren’t taking time to cultivate your relationship with God that you’ll find yourself weakened spiritually. You’ll find it harder to resist temptations and you won’t have the right attitude towards events and people that you have difficulty with. He’ll be showing you what scripture has to say about this issue and how to fix any problems you might have in this area. Are you satisfied with your prayer life? Do you even have a prayer life? How often during your day do you talk with God, asking Him for His help in making decisions or to do your work better? Pastor Mark will be teaching that if you aren’t taking time to cultivate your relationship with God that you’ll find yourself weakened spiritually. You’ll find it harder to resist temptations and you won’t have the right attitude towards events and people that you have difficulty with. He’ll be showing you what scripture has to say about this issue and how to fix any problems you might have in this area. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000051328/LFL20200330.mp35e7e33291c2b2.mp3 Mon, 30 Mar 2020 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer If you’re a parent, you worry about your children. You’re concerned that they have an authentic relationship with God and begin to follow Him faithfully. At times, that can lead to lots of anxieties, especially when you think that they might be drifting or outright rejecting the things of God. Pastor Mark will be teaching about this parental role and responsibility, of raising your children with a sense of their need for God. You’ll hear about the story of Moses and his parents’ faithfulness in telling him about God. You’ll be encouraged to think long-term and to be consistent in showing them God’s love. If you’re a parent, you worry about your children. You’re concerned that they have an authentic relationship with God and begin to follow Him faithfully. At times, that can lead to lots of anxieties, especially when you think that they might be drifting or outright rejecting the things of God. Pastor Mark will be teaching about this parental role and responsibility, of raising your children with a sense of their need for God. You’ll hear about the story of Moses and his parents’ faithfulness in telling him about God. You’ll be encouraged to think long-term and to be consistent in showing them God’s love. If you’re a parent, you worry about your children. You’re concerned that they have an authentic relationship with God and begin to follow Him faithfully. At times, that can lead to lots of anxieties, especially when you think that they might be drifting or outright rejecting the things of God. Pastor Mark will be teaching about this parental role and responsibility, of raising your children with a sense of their need for God. You’ll hear about the story of Moses and his parents’ faithfulness in telling him about God. You’ll be encouraged to think long-term and to be consistent in showing them God’s love. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000051119/LFL20200327.mp35e74ed6a0b612.mp3 Fri, 27 Mar 2020 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer When you’re facing big decisions, do you ever consider praying about them? And if you do pray before making major decisions, are you open to having your mind changed by God? Pastor Mark will be teaching about another aspect of being a Christ follower, one that Christians in America often neglect. You’ll be reminded that your life doesn’t belong to you anymore – it belongs to God. And you’ll discover the benefits of learning to ask God for His guidance as you navigate life. As you’re caused to remember that God already knows the future, you’ll be encouraged to seek His best direction for your living. When you’re facing big decisions, do you ever consider praying about them? And if you do pray before making major decisions, are you open to having your mind changed by God? Pastor Mark will be teaching about another aspect of being a Christ follower, one that Christians in America often neglect. You’ll be reminded that your life doesn’t belong to you anymore – it belongs to God. And you’ll discover the benefits of learning to ask God for His guidance as you navigate life. As you’re caused to remember that God already knows the future, you’ll be encouraged to seek His best direction for your living. When you’re facing big decisions, do you ever consider praying about them? And if you do pray before making major decisions, are you open to having your mind changed by God? Pastor Mark will be teaching about another aspect of being a Christ follower, one that Christians in America often neglect. You’ll be reminded that your life doesn’t belong to you anymore – it belongs to God. And you’ll discover the benefits of learning to ask God for His guidance as you navigate life. As you’re caused to remember that God already knows the future, you’ll be encouraged to seek His best direction for your living. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000051120/LFL20200326.mp35e74edc1c55f3.mp3 Thu, 26 Mar 2020 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer It is pretty much impossible to be happy all of the time. Sure, you might be able to be chipper and smiley-faced a lot of the time, but let’s be honest – there are times where you feel like you’ve been through a meat grinder. That, however, has nothing to do with joy. Pastor Mark will be teaching about the biblical principle of joy and why it has absolutely nothing to do with your emotions. You’ll learn what joy is and, more importantly, what the source of joy is. You’ll come to understand God’s role in joy, as well as the personal responsibility you have for embracing and maintaining your own joy. It is pretty much impossible to be happy all of the time. Sure, you might be able to be chipper and smiley-faced a lot of the time, but let’s be honest – there are times where you feel like you’ve been through a meat grinder. That, however, has nothing to do with joy. Pastor Mark will be teaching about the biblical principle of joy and why it has absolutely nothing to do with your emotions. You’ll learn what joy is and, more importantly, what the source of joy is. You’ll come to understand God’s role in joy, as well as the personal responsibility you have for embracing and maintaining your own joy. It is pretty much impossible to be happy all of the time. Sure, you might be able to be chipper and smiley-faced a lot of the time, but let’s be honest – there are times where you feel like you’ve been through a meat grinder. That, however, has nothing to do with joy. Pastor Mark will be teaching about the biblical principle of joy and why it has absolutely nothing to do with your emotions. You’ll learn what joy is and, more importantly, what the source of joy is. You’ll come to understand God’s role in joy, as well as the personal responsibility you have for embracing and maintaining your own joy. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000051121/LFL20200325.mp35e74ee099e665.mp3 Wed, 25 Mar 2020 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer There’s a tendency for most people to take for granted situations, as they become more familiar and routine. It’s easy to get comfortable with the rhythm of your life and to begin to kind of just cruise through your daily existence. Pastor Mark will be teaching that it’s possible to become this way in your church attendance as well. You can forget the actual reason you go to church service in the first place and to let other things in life crowd church attendance out. You’ll be reminded what the purpose of going to church is, and the benefit it has for you and those you interact with. There’s a tendency for most people to take for granted situations, as they become more familiar and routine. It’s easy to get comfortable with the rhythm of your life and to begin to kind of just cruise through your daily existence. Pastor Mark will be teaching that it’s possible to become this way in your church attendance as well. You can forget the actual reason you go to church service in the first place and to let other things in life crowd church attendance out. You’ll be reminded what the purpose of going to church is, and the benefit it has for you and those you interact with. There’s a tendency for most people to take for granted situations, as they become more familiar and routine. It’s easy to get comfortable with the rhythm of your life and to begin to kind of just cruise through your daily existence. Pastor Mark will be teaching that it’s possible to become this way in your church attendance as well. You can forget the actual reason you go to church service in the first place and to let other things in life crowd church attendance out. You’ll be reminded what the purpose of going to church is, and the benefit it has for you and those you interact with. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000051122/LFL20200324.mp35e74ee4ce9b89.mp3 Tue, 24 Mar 2020 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer When you look around the world, what do you see? Disunity and chaos. Lots of anger and angry people. And, sometimes, you see that same disunity and anger in the church. There’s recently been news of a major denomination agreeing to split up over a social issue – clearly not unity. Pastor Mark will be teaching about the need for Christ followers to be different than the world. You’ll hear that the church is expected to exhibit unity and respect, and to obey godly authority. You’ll learn that when God’s rules are obeyed that the church organization can be a light in the world’s darkness. When you look around the world, what do you see? Disunity and chaos. Lots of anger and angry people. And, sometimes, you see that same disunity and anger in the church. There’s recently been news of a major denomination agreeing to split up over a social issue – clearly not unity. Pastor Mark will be teaching about the need for Christ followers to be different than the world. You’ll hear that the church is expected to exhibit unity and respect, and to obey godly authority. You’ll learn that when God’s rules are obeyed that the church organization can be a light in the world’s darkness. When you look around the world, what do you see? Disunity and chaos. Lots of anger and angry people. And, sometimes, you see that same disunity and anger in the church. There’s recently been news of a major denomination agreeing to split up over a social issue – clearly not unity. Pastor Mark will be teaching about the need for Christ followers to be different than the world. You’ll hear that the church is expected to exhibit unity and respect, and to obey godly authority. You’ll learn that when God’s rules are obeyed that the church organization can be a light in the world’s darkness. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000051124/LFL20200323.mp35e74ee9ae0f03.mp3 Mon, 23 Mar 2020 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer In the American church, due to their prosperity and the influence of corporate business thinking, many have come to believe that the functioning of the church is the sole responsibility of those in leadership. Nothing could be further from the truth. Pastor Mark will be teaching about the proper operation of the church. He’ll be using Paul’s letter to the church in Thessalonica to illustrate how God wants the local assembly to operate. In particular he’ll be talking about the attitudes the leadership and the congregation should have, and how everybody needs to be working together to make things run right. In the American church, due to their prosperity and the influence of corporate business thinking, many have come to believe that the functioning of the church is the sole responsibility of those in leadership. Nothing could be further from the truth. Pastor Mark will be teaching about the proper operation of the church. He’ll be using Paul’s letter to the church in Thessalonica to illustrate how God wants the local assembly to operate. In particular he’ll be talking about the attitudes the leadership and the congregation should have, and how everybody needs to be working together to make things run right. In the American church, due to their prosperity and the influence of corporate business thinking, many have come to believe that the functioning of the church is the sole responsibility of those in leadership. Nothing could be further from the truth. Pastor Mark will be teaching about the proper operation of the church. He’ll be using Paul’s letter to the church in Thessalonica to illustrate how God wants the local assembly to operate. In particular he’ll be talking about the attitudes the leadership and the congregation should have, and how everybody needs to be working together to make things run right. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000050889/LFL20200320.mp35e67c8f394e7e.mp3 Fri, 20 Mar 2020 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer You know, back in the seventies there was a lot of talk about “love”. Songs were written like “What the World Needs Now is Love”. Love, love, love. Nowadays there isn’t so much talk about love, is there? It seems there’s a lot of talk about sex but not love. Pastor Mark will be teaching about the importance for the Christ follower to continue speaking and acting out love – God’s love. You’ll hear about the contrast between how the world treats each other and how Christians should treat everybody. He’ll remind you that as the world gets more selfish that the follower of Jesus should become more selfless. You know, back in the seventies there was a lot of talk about “love”. Songs were written like “What the World Needs Now is Love”. Love, love, love. Nowadays there isn’t so much talk about love, is there? It seems there’s a lot of talk about sex but not love. Pastor Mark will be teaching about the importance for the Christ follower to continue speaking and acting out love – God’s love. You’ll hear about the contrast between how the world treats each other and how Christians should treat everybody. He’ll remind you that as the world gets more selfish that the follower of Jesus should become more selfless. You know, back in the seventies there was a lot of talk about “love”. Songs were written like “What the World Needs Now is Love”. Love, love, love. Nowadays there isn’t so much talk about love, is there? It seems there’s a lot of talk about sex but not love. Pastor Mark will be teaching about the importance for the Christ follower to continue speaking and acting out love – God’s love. You’ll hear about the contrast between how the world treats each other and how Christians should treat everybody. He’ll remind you that as the world gets more selfish that the follower of Jesus should become more selfless. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000050890/LFL20200319.mp35e67c97aa8333.mp3 Thu, 19 Mar 2020 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no in the american church, due to their prosperity and the influence of corporate business thinking, many have come to believe that the functioning of the church is the sole responsibility of those in leadership. nothing could be further from the truth. pastor mark will be teaching about the proper operation of the church. he’ll be using paul’s letter to the church in thessalonica to illustrate how god wants the local assembly to operate. in particular he’ll be talking about the attitudes the leadership and the congregation should have, and how everybody needs to be working together to make things run right. christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer The church in America is as weak as it’s been in quite some time. Sure, there are these churches with tens of thousands of people. But in terms of its influence on society, the church has certainly fallen back. In fact, the outside culture has invaded the culture and beliefs of the church! Pastor Mark will be teaching today about one of the reasons this may have happened – loss of faith by those who proclaim Christ. He’ll be talking about various factors contributing to the spiritual weakness of those in the church and what the Bible says about strengthening these weak areas. The church in America is as weak as it’s been in quite some time. Sure, there are these churches with tens of thousands of people. But in terms of its influence on society, the church has certainly fallen back. In fact, the outside culture has invaded the culture and beliefs of the church! Pastor Mark will be teaching today about one of the reasons this may have happened – loss of faith by those who proclaim Christ. He’ll be talking about various factors contributing to the spiritual weakness of those in the church and what the Bible says about strengthening these weak areas. The church in America is as weak as it’s been in quite some time. Sure, there are these churches with tens of thousands of people. But in terms of its influence on society, the church has certainly fallen back. In fact, the outside culture has invaded the culture and beliefs of the church! Pastor Mark will be teaching today about one of the reasons this may have happened – loss of faith by those who proclaim Christ. He’ll be talking about various factors contributing to the spiritual weakness of those in the church and what the Bible says about strengthening these weak areas. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000050893/LFL20200318.mp35e67ca01f2bed.mp3 Wed, 18 Mar 2020 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer Too many churches these days seem to be more interested in telling happy stories and leaving their members unchallenged, than teaching the plain word of God. Unfortunately for them, they’ll be unprepared for the events that Pastor Mark will be teaching about today. He’ll be sharing from Paul’s first letter to the Thessalonian church, where Paul is telling his listeners how the rapture and the time of God’s last judgment on earth are going to go down. You’ll learn that the words Paul wrote two thousand years ago are just as relevant – if not more so – than they were when they were first written. Too many churches these days seem to be more interested in telling happy stories and leaving their members unchallenged, than teaching the plain word of God. Unfortunately for them, they’ll be unprepared for the events that Pastor Mark will be teaching about today. He’ll be sharing from Paul’s first letter to the Thessalonian church, where Paul is telling his listeners how the rapture and the time of God’s last judgment on earth are going to go down. You’ll learn that the words Paul wrote two thousand years ago are just as relevant – if not more so – than they were when they were first written. Too many churches these days seem to be more interested in telling happy stories and leaving their members unchallenged, than teaching the plain word of God. Unfortunately for them, they’ll be unprepared for the events that Pastor Mark will be teaching about today. He’ll be sharing from Paul’s first letter to the Thessalonian church, where Paul is telling his listeners how the rapture and the time of God’s last judgment on earth are going to go down. You’ll learn that the words Paul wrote two thousand years ago are just as relevant – if not more so – than they were when they were first written. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000050894/LFL20200317.mp35e67ca53d83d1.mp3 Tue, 17 Mar 2020 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer There have been books and movies produced that try to show what will happen when the rapture takes place. Probably like most productions, these have little or no resemblance to what actually will occur. The catastrophes that will result from the sudden disappearance of millions of people around the world who were engaged in their normal daily activities is unimaginable. But Pastor Mark will be teaching about a greater calamity that will happen to each person who is left behind. That disaster will be that they are now subject to God’s final judgment on the earth, to be poured out without restraint. There have been books and movies produced that try to show what will happen when the rapture takes place. Probably like most productions, these have little or no resemblance to what actually will occur. The catastrophes that will result from the sudden disappearance of millions of people around the world who were engaged in their normal daily activities is unimaginable. But Pastor Mark will be teaching about a greater calamity that will happen to each person who is left behind. That disaster will be that they are now subject to God’s final judgment on the earth, to be poured out without restraint. There have been books and movies produced that try to show what will happen when the rapture takes place. Probably like most productions, these have little or no resemblance to what actually will occur. The catastrophes that will result from the sudden disappearance of millions of people around the world who were engaged in their normal daily activities is unimaginable. But Pastor Mark will be teaching about a greater calamity that will happen to each person who is left behind. That disaster will be that they are now subject to God’s final judgment on the earth, to be poured out without restraint. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000050895/LFL20200316.mp35e67caa557a0c.mp3 Mon, 16 Mar 2020 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer About twenty or so years ago there was a man who was positive that he’d figured out the exact date of Christ’s return. Well, he sold a lot of books and got a bit of attention. Then, when the date came and went, he suddenly had a “refinement” of his date, setting it for a few months later. That day came and went, and so did he. Pastor Mark will be teaching about the truth of Jesus’ second return. He’ll be using the letters of the apostle Paul who wrote about this topic. Paul wanted to comfort some of the believers in Thessalonica and correct their thinking about this matter. About twenty or so years ago there was a man who was positive that he’d figured out the exact date of Christ’s return. Well, he sold a lot of books and got a bit of attention. Then, when the date came and went, he suddenly had a “refinement” of his date, setting it for a few months later. That day came and went, and so did he. Pastor Mark will be teaching about the truth of Jesus’ second return. He’ll be using the letters of the apostle Paul who wrote about this topic. Paul wanted to comfort some of the believers in Thessalonica and correct their thinking about this matter. About twenty or so years ago there was a man who was positive that he’d figured out the exact date of Christ’s return. Well, he sold a lot of books and got a bit of attention. Then, when the date came and went, he suddenly had a “refinement” of his date, setting it for a few months later. That day came and went, and so did he. Pastor Mark will be teaching about the truth of Jesus’ second return. He’ll be using the letters of the apostle Paul who wrote about this topic. Paul wanted to comfort some of the believers in Thessalonica and correct their thinking about this matter. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000050730/LFL20200313.mp35e5ea530df1f1.mp3 Fri, 13 Mar 2020 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer If you’re above a certain age you understand the concept of a “worn out” body. The things you could do at twenty-five are a lot harder to do at forty and almost impossible at sixty. Those times are when people want to reverse the clock on their physical bodies. Pastor Mark will be teaching what the Bible has to say about the rapture and what happens to Christ followers at that time. You’ll learn what’s going to happen to your body and how your new body will differ from your current one. You’ll discover that God has a lot of wonderful plans for you after you transition from this world to heaven. If you’re above a certain age you understand the concept of a “worn out” body. The things you could do at twenty-five are a lot harder to do at forty and almost impossible at sixty. Those times are when people want to reverse the clock on their physical bodies. Pastor Mark will be teaching what the Bible has to say about the rapture and what happens to Christ followers at that time. You’ll learn what’s going to happen to your body and how your new body will differ from your current one. You’ll discover that God has a lot of wonderful plans for you after you transition from this world to heaven. If you’re above a certain age you understand the concept of a “worn out” body. The things you could do at twenty-five are a lot harder to do at forty and almost impossible at sixty. Those times are when people want to reverse the clock on their physical bodies. Pastor Mark will be teaching what the Bible has to say about the rapture and what happens to Christ followers at that time. You’ll learn what’s going to happen to your body and how your new body will differ from your current one. You’ll discover that God has a lot of wonderful plans for you after you transition from this world to heaven. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000050731/LFL20200312.mp35e5ea5751aa7d.mp3 Thu, 12 Mar 2020 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer People want to believe in a heaven. The idea of a place of wondrous comfort to live in after death is really appealing. Hell, not so much. So, men and women have spent thousands of years trying to figure out a way to get to what they believe heaven is. Pastor Mark will be teaching what the Bible has to say about heaven. He’ll talk about what’s going to happen to the earth during the last days as well as the thousand year reign of Jesus. He’ll remind you that the only way to get to heaven is to become a child of God by repenting of your sins, and accepting Jesus’ death on the cross for you. People want to believe in a heaven. The idea of a place of wondrous comfort to live in after death is really appealing. Hell, not so much. So, men and women have spent thousands of years trying to figure out a way to get to what they believe heaven is. Pastor Mark will be teaching what the Bible has to say about heaven. He’ll talk about what’s going to happen to the earth during the last days as well as the thousand year reign of Jesus. He’ll remind you that the only way to get to heaven is to become a child of God by repenting of your sins, and accepting Jesus’ death on the cross for you. People want to believe in a heaven. The idea of a place of wondrous comfort to live in after death is really appealing. Hell, not so much. So, men and women have spent thousands of years trying to figure out a way to get to what they believe heaven is. Pastor Mark will be teaching what the Bible has to say about heaven. He’ll talk about what’s going to happen to the earth during the last days as well as the thousand year reign of Jesus. He’ll remind you that the only way to get to heaven is to become a child of God by repenting of your sins, and accepting Jesus’ death on the cross for you. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000050733/LFL20200311.mp35e5ea5dc0e68f.mp3 Wed, 11 Mar 2020 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer People talk about death as the great divide. The living are permanently separated from the dead; all that is left are the memories of the departed one. This is the reason that people grieve when someone they care about passes away. However, Pastor Mark will be teaching today about an even greater divide; the divide between those in heaven and those in hell. You’ll hear that those in hell will never see the people that they know who are in heaven. It’s the same for the people in heaven who have unbelieving friends. That’s why it’s important for you to make the decision to follow Christ now. After death is too late. People talk about death as the great divide. The living are permanently separated from the dead; all that is left are the memories of the departed one. This is the reason that people grieve when someone they care about passes away. However, Pastor Mark will be teaching today about an even greater divide; the divide between those in heaven and those in hell. You’ll hear that those in hell will never see the people that they know who are in heaven. It’s the same for the people in heaven who have unbelieving friends. That’s why it’s important for you to make the decision to follow Christ now. After death is too late. People talk about death as the great divide. The living are permanently separated from the dead; all that is left are the memories of the departed one. This is the reason that people grieve when someone they care about passes away. However, Pastor Mark will be teaching today about an even greater divide; the divide between those in heaven and those in hell. You’ll hear that those in hell will never see the people that they know who are in heaven. It’s the same for the people in heaven who have unbelieving friends. That’s why it’s important for you to make the decision to follow Christ now. After death is too late. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000050734/LFL20200310.mp35e5ea622b9bc3.mp3 Tue, 10 Mar 2020 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer Nobody really knows – that is, they have no first-hand observations – of what happens after death. Therefore, whatever belief you have about that is a matter of faith. The apostle Paul references this when he says that if the resurrection of the dead isn’t true, Christians are most to be pitied. Pastor Mark will be teaching today about the resurrection of the dead. He’ll be sharing what the Bible has to say about what happens post-death; he’ll also be talking about the end times and the events that’ll happen then. He’ll be telling you the reasons you should trust what the Bible has to say about these things. Nobody really knows – that is, they have no first-hand observations – of what happens after death. Therefore, whatever belief you have about that is a matter of faith. The apostle Paul references this when he says that if the resurrection of the dead isn’t true, Christians are most to be pitied. Pastor Mark will be teaching today about the resurrection of the dead. He’ll be sharing what the Bible has to say about what happens post-death; he’ll also be talking about the end times and the events that’ll happen then. He’ll be telling you the reasons you should trust what the Bible has to say about these things. Nobody really knows – that is, they have no first-hand observations – of what happens after death. Therefore, whatever belief you have about that is a matter of faith. The apostle Paul references this when he says that if the resurrection of the dead isn’t true, Christians are most to be pitied. Pastor Mark will be teaching today about the resurrection of the dead. He’ll be sharing what the Bible has to say about what happens post-death; he’ll also be talking about the end times and the events that’ll happen then. He’ll be telling you the reasons you should trust what the Bible has to say about these things. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000050736/LFL20200309.mp35e5ea6670f3e0.mp3 Mon, 09 Mar 2020 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer Every day, wherever you go, wherever you look, you’ll see sexualized advertising. It won’t be pornographic (hopefully), but it’s intended to arouse sexual feelings in you. It can be very frustrating as a Christ follower to have to deal with this situation. You don’t want to poke your eyes out, so what are you to do? Pastor Mark will be teaching about how to fight this battle, which begins in the mind. He’ll be talking about aligning your mind with God’s mind, which means knowing what God has to say about such things. You’ll hear from the scriptures how the early Christians dealt with the same temptations. Every day, wherever you go, wherever you look, you’ll see sexualized advertising. It won’t be pornographic (hopefully), but it’s intended to arouse sexual feelings in you. It can be very frustrating as a Christ follower to have to deal with this situation. You don’t want to poke your eyes out, so what are you to do? Pastor Mark will be teaching about how to fight this battle, which begins in the mind. He’ll be talking about aligning your mind with God’s mind, which means knowing what God has to say about such things. You’ll hear from the scriptures how the early Christians dealt with the same temptations. Every day, wherever you go, wherever you look, you’ll see sexualized advertising. It won’t be pornographic (hopefully), but it’s intended to arouse sexual feelings in you. It can be very frustrating as a Christ follower to have to deal with this situation. You don’t want to poke your eyes out, so what are you to do? Pastor Mark will be teaching about how to fight this battle, which begins in the mind. He’ll be talking about aligning your mind with God’s mind, which means knowing what God has to say about such things. You’ll hear from the scriptures how the early Christians dealt with the same temptations. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000050576/LFL20200306.mp35e555e5c0dcfb.mp3 Fri, 06 Mar 2020 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer Most people understand that sex is a normal, natural act. What most people either don’t know or don’t acknowledge is the source of sex: God. Like most things in the world, the Devil has tricked people into believing that sex just ‘happened’, without a planner or designer. Pastor Mark will be teaching that this worldly belief is wrong. There is a design and plan to the world, and God is the one who designed and planned it. His plan included sex, which at the beginning He declared to be “good”. You’ll learn that God’s designs are good and work great for you when you do them His way. Most people understand that sex is a normal, natural act. What most people either don’t know or don’t acknowledge is the source of sex: God. Like most things in the world, the Devil has tricked people into believing that sex just ‘happened’, without a planner or designer. Pastor Mark will be teaching that this worldly belief is wrong. There is a design and plan to the world, and God is the one who designed and planned it. His plan included sex, which at the beginning He declared to be “good”. You’ll learn that God’s designs are good and work great for you when you do them His way. Most people understand that sex is a normal, natural act. What most people either don’t know or don’t acknowledge is the source of sex: God. Like most things in the world, the Devil has tricked people into believing that sex just ‘happened’, without a planner or designer. Pastor Mark will be teaching that this worldly belief is wrong. There is a design and plan to the world, and God is the one who designed and planned it. His plan included sex, which at the beginning He declared to be “good”. You’ll learn that God’s designs are good and work great for you when you do them His way. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000050578/LFL20200305.mp35e555ee5cc196.mp3 Thu, 05 Mar 2020 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer For the last few decades there has been an emphasis in society on what’s called “self-esteem”. This has been stressed in schools at all levels as well as in the popular culture – “you need to feel good about yourself” and similar phrases are what you’ll hear. Pastor Mark will be teaching that this mindset will only lead you to frustration, because it ignores or rejects the truth about who you are and why you’re here. You’ll find out that if you take a look at your life from God’s perspective that you’ll find your true reason for existence. After embracing God’s viewpoint you’ll be able to find the peace and contentment you’re seeking. For the last few decades there has been an emphasis in society on what’s called “self-esteem”. This has been stressed in schools at all levels as well as in the popular culture – “you need to feel good about yourself” and similar phrases are what you’ll hear. Pastor Mark will be teaching that this mindset will only lead you to frustration, because it ignores or rejects the truth about who you are and why you’re here. You’ll find out that if you take a look at your life from God’s perspective that you’ll find your true reason for existence. After embracing God’s viewpoint you’ll be able to find the peace and contentment you’re seeking. For the last few decades there has been an emphasis in society on what’s called “self-esteem”. This has been stressed in schools at all levels as well as in the popular culture – “you need to feel good about yourself” and similar phrases are what you’ll hear. Pastor Mark will be teaching that this mindset will only lead you to frustration, because it ignores or rejects the truth about who you are and why you’re here. You’ll find out that if you take a look at your life from God’s perspective that you’ll find your true reason for existence. After embracing God’s viewpoint you’ll be able to find the peace and contentment you’re seeking. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000050579/LFL20200304.mp35e555f2d1374c.mp3 Wed, 04 Mar 2020 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer Unfortunately, people hurt each other. Sometimes it’s on purpose; many times it’s unintended. Regardless, people hurt and get hurt. Some adopt the attitude of “do unto others before they do to you”. Not a healthy way to live, is it? Pastor Mark will be teaching today about the attitude and mindset a follower of Jesus should take. You’ll learn that it’s very different from the way the world views hurting and hurt. You’ll find out that although God doesn’t do the hurting, He wants to use the hurt that will happen to you to change your character, and make you someone who can help others in similar situations. Unfortunately, people hurt each other. Sometimes it’s on purpose; many times it’s unintended. Regardless, people hurt and get hurt. Some adopt the attitude of “do unto others before they do to you”. Not a healthy way to live, is it? Pastor Mark will be teaching today about the attitude and mindset a follower of Jesus should take. You’ll learn that it’s very different from the way the world views hurting and hurt. You’ll find out that although God doesn’t do the hurting, He wants to use the hurt that will happen to you to change your character, and make you someone who can help others in similar situations. Unfortunately, people hurt each other. Sometimes it’s on purpose; many times it’s unintended. Regardless, people hurt and get hurt. Some adopt the attitude of “do unto others before they do to you”. Not a healthy way to live, is it? Pastor Mark will be teaching today about the attitude and mindset a follower of Jesus should take. You’ll learn that it’s very different from the way the world views hurting and hurt. You’ll find out that although God doesn’t do the hurting, He wants to use the hurt that will happen to you to change your character, and make you someone who can help others in similar situations. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000050580/LFL20200303.mp35e555f86e4934.mp3 Tue, 03 Mar 2020 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer It’s common knowledge that if you want to be able to compete athletically at a high level that you must provide your body with the proper fuel in the correct amounts. If you don’t do that, you’ll fall short of your goal. Pastor Mark will be teaching that it’s the same for the Christ follower. Christians need to ingest God’s word to make their spirits stronger and more able to resist the temptations of the world, the flesh and the devil. Pastor Mark will help you see the importance of reading scripture regularly, and you’ll learn how to live a life that’s always getting closer to God and benefiting others. It’s common knowledge that if you want to be able to compete athletically at a high level that you must provide your body with the proper fuel in the correct amounts. If you don’t do that, you’ll fall short of your goal. Pastor Mark will be teaching that it’s the same for the Christ follower. Christians need to ingest God’s word to make their spirits stronger and more able to resist the temptations of the world, the flesh and the devil. Pastor Mark will help you see the importance of reading scripture regularly, and you’ll learn how to live a life that’s always getting closer to God and benefiting others. It’s common knowledge that if you want to be able to compete athletically at a high level that you must provide your body with the proper fuel in the correct amounts. If you don’t do that, you’ll fall short of your goal. Pastor Mark will be teaching that it’s the same for the Christ follower. Christians need to ingest God’s word to make their spirits stronger and more able to resist the temptations of the world, the flesh and the devil. Pastor Mark will help you see the importance of reading scripture regularly, and you’ll learn how to live a life that’s always getting closer to God and benefiting others. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000050581/LFL20200302.mp35e555fe2495ca.mp3 Mon, 02 Mar 2020 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer God’s ways seem backwards to most people. People want to see something before they’ll believe it; God says to believe, then He’ll show it to you. This can be very frustrating for humans and is a reason that some people choose to not follow Jesus. Pastor Mark will be teaching about the fact of faith – everybody exercises faith in some areas of their lives. It’s just a matter of what you’re willing to put your faith in: yourself, another human, a false god, or the true God. So as you listen to today’s teaching, ask yourself which of those options you’re willing to put your trust in. God’s ways seem backwards to most people. People want to see something before they’ll believe it; God says to believe, then He’ll show it to you. This can be very frustrating for humans and is a reason that some people choose to not follow Jesus. Pastor Mark will be teaching about the fact of faith – everybody exercises faith in some areas of their lives. It’s just a matter of what you’re willing to put your faith in: yourself, another human, a false god, or the true God. So as you listen to today’s teaching, ask yourself which of those options you’re willing to put your trust in. God’s ways seem backwards to most people. People want to see something before they’ll believe it; God says to believe, then He’ll show it to you. This can be very frustrating for humans and is a reason that some people choose to not follow Jesus. Pastor Mark will be teaching about the fact of faith – everybody exercises faith in some areas of their lives. It’s just a matter of what you’re willing to put your faith in: yourself, another human, a false god, or the true God. So as you listen to today’s teaching, ask yourself which of those options you’re willing to put your trust in. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000050389/LFL20200228.mp35e4c2d5227bbd.mp3 Fri, 28 Feb 2020 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer Every Christ follower wants to hear from God at the final judgment, “Well done, good and faithful servant”. While you’re on your way to that final destination you’ve seen fellow believers come and go. Some just kind of faded away while others blew up spectacularly, going out in a blaze of glory. Pastor Mark will be teaching that the Christian lifestyle is much closer to a marathon than a sprint. You’ll learn how to get your mind right so that God can be using you while at the same time change you, your thinking and behavior to more closely look like that of Jesus, your ultimate example. Every Christ follower wants to hear from God at the final judgment, “Well done, good and faithful servant”. While you’re on your way to that final destination you’ve seen fellow believers come and go. Some just kind of faded away while others blew up spectacularly, going out in a blaze of glory. Pastor Mark will be teaching that the Christian lifestyle is much closer to a marathon than a sprint. You’ll learn how to get your mind right so that God can be using you while at the same time change you, your thinking and behavior to more closely look like that of Jesus, your ultimate example. Every Christ follower wants to hear from God at the final judgment, “Well done, good and faithful servant”. While you’re on your way to that final destination you’ve seen fellow believers come and go. Some just kind of faded away while others blew up spectacularly, going out in a blaze of glory. Pastor Mark will be teaching that the Christian lifestyle is much closer to a marathon than a sprint. You’ll learn how to get your mind right so that God can be using you while at the same time change you, your thinking and behavior to more closely look like that of Jesus, your ultimate example. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000050390/LFL20200227.mp35e4c2d948fd3f.mp3 Thu, 27 Feb 2020 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer The preachers of the so-called “health and prosperity gospel” say that a true Christian should never have troubles in their lives. They also say that if a Christian does have problems that that person is not walking right with God. Pastor Mark will be teaching that the Bible says something quite different. You’ll learn that many, many people in the Bible that were close with God had lots of problems in their lives. They were persecuted, beaten and even killed for their faith. While you might not have to give your life for the sake of Christ, you’ll learn that God’s right there with you just like He was in Bible times. The preachers of the so-called “health and prosperity gospel” say that a true Christian should never have troubles in their lives. They also say that if a Christian does have problems that that person is not walking right with God. Pastor Mark will be teaching that the Bible says something quite different. You’ll learn that many, many people in the Bible that were close with God had lots of problems in their lives. They were persecuted, beaten and even killed for their faith. While you might not have to give your life for the sake of Christ, you’ll learn that God’s right there with you just like He was in Bible times. The preachers of the so-called “health and prosperity gospel” say that a true Christian should never have troubles in their lives. They also say that if a Christian does have problems that that person is not walking right with God. Pastor Mark will be teaching that the Bible says something quite different. You’ll learn that many, many people in the Bible that were close with God had lots of problems in their lives. They were persecuted, beaten and even killed for their faith. While you might not have to give your life for the sake of Christ, you’ll learn that God’s right there with you just like He was in Bible times. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000050391/LFL20200226.mp35e4c2dde35198.mp3 Wed, 26 Feb 2020 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer Have you ever felt like you had a plan all set and then the circumstances or situation changed, making your plan impossible to do? Did you ever blame God for messing your plans up? And how many times did the alternate circumstance work out better than the plans you made? Well, Pastor Mark will be teaching about your plans versus God’s plans. You’ll hear about a time when God overruled the plans of the apostle Paul. Pastor Mark will talk about Paul’s plans and the alternate plans that had to be made, and how God’s plans turned out not only for Paul’s benefit, but for yours as well. Have you ever felt like you had a plan all set and then the circumstances or situation changed, making your plan impossible to do? Did you ever blame God for messing your plans up? And how many times did the alternate circumstance work out better than the plans you made? Well, Pastor Mark will be teaching about your plans versus God’s plans. You’ll hear about a time when God overruled the plans of the apostle Paul. Pastor Mark will talk about Paul’s plans and the alternate plans that had to be made, and how God’s plans turned out not only for Paul’s benefit, but for yours as well. Have you ever felt like you had a plan all set and then the circumstances or situation changed, making your plan impossible to do? Did you ever blame God for messing your plans up? And how many times did the alternate circumstance work out better than the plans you made? Well, Pastor Mark will be teaching about your plans versus God’s plans. You’ll hear about a time when God overruled the plans of the apostle Paul. Pastor Mark will talk about Paul’s plans and the alternate plans that had to be made, and how God’s plans turned out not only for Paul’s benefit, but for yours as well. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000050392/LFL20200225.mp35e4c2e2192635.mp3 Tue, 25 Feb 2020 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer The lack of proper biblical knowledge among Christians is terrible these days. There are people who call themselves followers of Christ who believe that He sinned, or that He had an intimate relationship with Mary Magdalene – outrageous! Pastor Mark will be teaching about the critical need for you as a Christ follower to know exactly what and who it is you’re following. You’ll hear what the Bible has to say about how God’s people find out God’s viewpoints on things in their lives. You’ll find that as you discover how God wants you to live that you’ll have a more fulfilling and peace-filled life. The lack of proper biblical knowledge among Christians is terrible these days. There are people who call themselves followers of Christ who believe that He sinned, or that He had an intimate relationship with Mary Magdalene – outrageous! Pastor Mark will be teaching about the critical need for you as a Christ follower to know exactly what and who it is you’re following. You’ll hear what the Bible has to say about how God’s people find out God’s viewpoints on things in their lives. You’ll find that as you discover how God wants you to live that you’ll have a more fulfilling and peace-filled life. The lack of proper biblical knowledge among Christians is terrible these days. There are people who call themselves followers of Christ who believe that He sinned, or that He had an intimate relationship with Mary Magdalene – outrageous! Pastor Mark will be teaching about the critical need for you as a Christ follower to know exactly what and who it is you’re following. You’ll hear what the Bible has to say about how God’s people find out God’s viewpoints on things in their lives. You’ll find that as you discover how God wants you to live that you’ll have a more fulfilling and peace-filled life. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000050393/LFL20200224.mp35e4c2e6070ee2.mp3 Mon, 24 Feb 2020 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer Pretty much everyone worships something, even if it’s themselves. They may not call it being religious but in the end it kinda looks like that. A lot of these people know about Jesus, too. Many admit that He was a good teacher or role model, someone to look up to. Pastor Mark will be talking about these people and reminding you that they, unfortunately, are destined for hell and separation from God. He will be teaching about having a relationship with Jesus and how that’s what God’s looking for from you. You’ll be learning about the difference between knowing about someone and knowing someone. Pretty much everyone worships something, even if it’s themselves. They may not call it being religious but in the end it kinda looks like that. A lot of these people know about Jesus, too. Many admit that He was a good teacher or role model, someone to look up to. Pastor Mark will be talking about these people and reminding you that they, unfortunately, are destined for hell and separation from God. He will be teaching about having a relationship with Jesus and how that’s what God’s looking for from you. You’ll be learning about the difference between knowing about someone and knowing someone. Pretty much everyone worships something, even if it’s themselves. They may not call it being religious but in the end it kinda looks like that. A lot of these people know about Jesus, too. Many admit that He was a good teacher or role model, someone to look up to. Pastor Mark will be talking about these people and reminding you that they, unfortunately, are destined for hell and separation from God. He will be teaching about having a relationship with Jesus and how that’s what God’s looking for from you. You’ll be learning about the difference between knowing about someone and knowing someone. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000050213/LFL20200221.mp35e42e97198e1c.mp3 Fri, 21 Feb 2020 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer These days it seems everyone has an opinion about everything, whether they have actual knowledge about the subject or not. In fact, those with little or no facts about an issue many times are the loudest in stating their opinion. Pastor Mark will be teaching about the need for the Christ follower to have true information about the things of life. He’ll be talking about where you can find either the information or the principles that can help you form a correct opinion. You’ll find out how to gather this info and also how to make it useful for yourself, and how to share it with others. These days it seems everyone has an opinion about everything, whether they have actual knowledge about the subject or not. In fact, those with little or no facts about an issue many times are the loudest in stating their opinion. Pastor Mark will be teaching about the need for the Christ follower to have true information about the things of life. He’ll be talking about where you can find either the information or the principles that can help you form a correct opinion. You’ll find out how to gather this info and also how to make it useful for yourself, and how to share it with others. These days it seems everyone has an opinion about everything, whether they have actual knowledge about the subject or not. In fact, those with little or no facts about an issue many times are the loudest in stating their opinion. Pastor Mark will be teaching about the need for the Christ follower to have true information about the things of life. He’ll be talking about where you can find either the information or the principles that can help you form a correct opinion. You’ll find out how to gather this info and also how to make it useful for yourself, and how to share it with others. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000050214/LFL20200220.mp35e42e9e46f785.mp3 Thu, 20 Feb 2020 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer You know, people say that they want folks to be honest with them all of the time, but most don’t like it when someone accommodates them. Sometimes the pure truth is the last thing people want to hear. As a Christ follower you understand that God’s truth about their life is something people just don’t want to talk about. Pastor Mark will be teaching about the need for people to hear the honest truth about their spiritual situation whether they’re believers or not. You’ll be reminded that because of His infinite love, God’s compelled to be honest with you so that you can be more like His son, Jesus. You know, people say that they want folks to be honest with them all of the time, but most don’t like it when someone accommodates them. Sometimes the pure truth is the last thing people want to hear. As a Christ follower you understand that God’s truth about their life is something people just don’t want to talk about. Pastor Mark will be teaching about the need for people to hear the honest truth about their spiritual situation whether they’re believers or not. You’ll be reminded that because of His infinite love, God’s compelled to be honest with you so that you can be more like His son, Jesus. You know, people say that they want folks to be honest with them all of the time, but most don’t like it when someone accommodates them. Sometimes the pure truth is the last thing people want to hear. As a Christ follower you understand that God’s truth about their life is something people just don’t want to talk about. Pastor Mark will be teaching about the need for people to hear the honest truth about their spiritual situation whether they’re believers or not. You’ll be reminded that because of His infinite love, God’s compelled to be honest with you so that you can be more like His son, Jesus. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000050215/LFL20200219.mp35e42ea36ed0c3.mp3 Wed, 19 Feb 2020 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer When you read the book of Acts, it’s pretty easy to assume that all of the preaching was done by the apostles and men like Stephen, right? And if that’s the case, then you’re off the hook for that evangelism stuff! The problem with that thinking is that Jesus Himself said differently. He said that every one of His followers were to go out, spreading the news of the Gospel. Pastor Mark will be teaching about your responsibility to talk to your people about Jesus. You’ll learn that God’s ready to give you the ability to do that, if you’ll ask Him. When you read the book of Acts, it’s pretty easy to assume that all of the preaching was done by the apostles and men like Stephen, right? And if that’s the case, then you’re off the hook for that evangelism stuff! The problem with that thinking is that Jesus Himself said differently. He said that every one of His followers were to go out, spreading the news of the Gospel. Pastor Mark will be teaching about your responsibility to talk to your people about Jesus. You’ll learn that God’s ready to give you the ability to do that, if you’ll ask Him. When you read the book of Acts, it’s pretty easy to assume that all of the preaching was done by the apostles and men like Stephen, right? And if that’s the case, then you’re off the hook for that evangelism stuff! The problem with that thinking is that Jesus Himself said differently. He said that every one of His followers were to go out, spreading the news of the Gospel. Pastor Mark will be teaching about your responsibility to talk to your people about Jesus. You’ll learn that God’s ready to give you the ability to do that, if you’ll ask Him. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000050216/LFL20200218.mp35e42ea94baaa8.mp3 Tue, 18 Feb 2020 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer The rich and powerful like to congratulate themselves on their successes, don’t they? They have awards shows and other times of recognizing their “greatness” where they gather and pat each other on the back for how awesome they are. Pastor Mark will be teaching that success in God’s eyes is something quite different. He’ll show through Paul’s letter to the Thessalonians that this view of success is another way that God separates His thinking from the world’s thinking. You’ll find out that to have God’s success will mean a very different life for you than what the world tells you about their brand of success. The rich and powerful like to congratulate themselves on their successes, don’t they? They have awards shows and other times of recognizing their “greatness” where they gather and pat each other on the back for how awesome they are. Pastor Mark will be teaching that success in God’s eyes is something quite different. He’ll show through Paul’s letter to the Thessalonians that this view of success is another way that God separates His thinking from the world’s thinking. You’ll find out that to have God’s success will mean a very different life for you than what the world tells you about their brand of success. The rich and powerful like to congratulate themselves on their successes, don’t they? They have awards shows and other times of recognizing their “greatness” where they gather and pat each other on the back for how awesome they are. Pastor Mark will be teaching that success in God’s eyes is something quite different. He’ll show through Paul’s letter to the Thessalonians that this view of success is another way that God separates His thinking from the world’s thinking. You’ll find out that to have God’s success will mean a very different life for you than what the world tells you about their brand of success. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000050217/LFL20200217.mp35e42ead6db068.mp3 Mon, 17 Feb 2020 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer Satan loves religion. He has no problem with you if you’re religious; knock yourself out. But if you embark on a relationship with Jesus – well, then the gloves come off! In his teaching today, Pastor Mark will remind you that the war between God and Satan actually is over – God won! However, there are a lot of skirmishes yet to fight for the Christ follower. You’ll learn that these battles are nothing new: all Christians will experience them. You’ll also find out that God has made available the power to win these little fights. There’s more good news in today’s teaching, so give it a listen! Satan loves religion. He has no problem with you if you’re religious; knock yourself out. But if you embark on a relationship with Jesus – well, then the gloves come off! In his teaching today, Pastor Mark will remind you that the war between God and Satan actually is over – God won! However, there are a lot of skirmishes yet to fight for the Christ follower. You’ll learn that these battles are nothing new: all Christians will experience them. You’ll also find out that God has made available the power to win these little fights. There’s more good news in today’s teaching, so give it a listen! Satan loves religion. He has no problem with you if you’re religious; knock yourself out. But if you embark on a relationship with Jesus – well, then the gloves come off! In his teaching today, Pastor Mark will remind you that the war between God and Satan actually is over – God won! However, there are a lot of skirmishes yet to fight for the Christ follower. You’ll learn that these battles are nothing new: all Christians will experience them. You’ll also find out that God has made available the power to win these little fights. There’s more good news in today’s teaching, so give it a listen! http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000050119/LFL20200214.mp35e3da5067f621.mp3 Fri, 14 Feb 2020 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer Have you ever gotten pushback from somebody because you’re talking about Jesus? Maybe you’re not even talking to them but they don’t like hearing what you’re saying. If that’s happened to you, you’re not alone. Pastor Mark will be teaching about the Apostle Paul’s letter to the Thessalonians. Paul was trying to encourage them to hang in there even though they were being persecuted for choosing to follow Jesus. You’ll be reminded that going against the flow of the world’s way of doing things will result in some opposition, but you need to trust God and push on through. Have you ever gotten pushback from somebody because you’re talking about Jesus? Maybe you’re not even talking to them but they don’t like hearing what you’re saying. If that’s happened to you, you’re not alone. Pastor Mark will be teaching about the Apostle Paul’s letter to the Thessalonians. Paul was trying to encourage them to hang in there even though they were being persecuted for choosing to follow Jesus. You’ll be reminded that going against the flow of the world’s way of doing things will result in some opposition, but you need to trust God and push on through. Have you ever gotten pushback from somebody because you’re talking about Jesus? Maybe you’re not even talking to them but they don’t like hearing what you’re saying. If that’s happened to you, you’re not alone. Pastor Mark will be teaching about the Apostle Paul’s letter to the Thessalonians. Paul was trying to encourage them to hang in there even though they were being persecuted for choosing to follow Jesus. You’ll be reminded that going against the flow of the world’s way of doing things will result in some opposition, but you need to trust God and push on through. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000050120/LFL20200213.mp35e3da54c52657.mp3 Thu, 13 Feb 2020 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer There have always been ups and downs in regards to the world’s hostility toward God. It has always been quite open and accepting to religion and religious behavior, but when devotion to the true God is mentioned, resistance appears. Pastor Mark will be teaching about Paul’s experiences of introducing the Gospel to Jews and Gentiles and how that relates to your own attempts to do the same. You’ll learn that the response of people you know won’t be any different that people’s response to Jesus Himself, but it’s important that they know how they can escape God’s judgment. There have always been ups and downs in regards to the world’s hostility toward God. It has always been quite open and accepting to religion and religious behavior, but when devotion to the true God is mentioned, resistance appears. Pastor Mark will be teaching about Paul’s experiences of introducing the Gospel to Jews and Gentiles and how that relates to your own attempts to do the same. You’ll learn that the response of people you know won’t be any different that people’s response to Jesus Himself, but it’s important that they know how they can escape God’s judgment. There have always been ups and downs in regards to the world’s hostility toward God. It has always been quite open and accepting to religion and religious behavior, but when devotion to the true God is mentioned, resistance appears. Pastor Mark will be teaching about Paul’s experiences of introducing the Gospel to Jews and Gentiles and how that relates to your own attempts to do the same. You’ll learn that the response of people you know won’t be any different that people’s response to Jesus Himself, but it’s important that they know how they can escape God’s judgment. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000050121/LFL20200212.mp35e3da58a3ccff.mp3 Wed, 12 Feb 2020 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer There are a lot of things that Christ followers sometimes seek after: fame, position, recognition, and even wealth. When people try to achieve those things in the name of God, only bad can come out of it. Pastor Mark is teaching about the characteristics and signs of a healthy church. You’ll discover that trying to toot your own horn and serving God are opposites. Pastor Mark will be illustrating that God’s looking for people to be His tool to show the world the evidence of a changed life. You’ll learn that when you do things God’s way, everyone benefits: the church, yourself, and the society at large. There are a lot of things that Christ followers sometimes seek after: fame, position, recognition, and even wealth. When people try to achieve those things in the name of God, only bad can come out of it. Pastor Mark is teaching about the characteristics and signs of a healthy church. You’ll discover that trying to toot your own horn and serving God are opposites. Pastor Mark will be illustrating that God’s looking for people to be His tool to show the world the evidence of a changed life. You’ll learn that when you do things God’s way, everyone benefits: the church, yourself, and the society at large. There are a lot of things that Christ followers sometimes seek after: fame, position, recognition, and even wealth. When people try to achieve those things in the name of God, only bad can come out of it. Pastor Mark is teaching about the characteristics and signs of a healthy church. You’ll discover that trying to toot your own horn and serving God are opposites. Pastor Mark will be illustrating that God’s looking for people to be His tool to show the world the evidence of a changed life. You’ll learn that when you do things God’s way, everyone benefits: the church, yourself, and the society at large. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000050122/LFL20200211.mp35e3da5c7d6e94.mp3 Tue, 11 Feb 2020 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer Many people – believers and unbelievers alike – have difficulty understanding the concept of prayer. Lots of times the struggle happens because humans are trying to figure out God, while God’s just wanting you to trust and believe Him that He can do what He says. Pastor Mark will be teaching about the need for you to rely on God’s ability to answer prayer, and just pray to God. You’ll be hearing about God’s willingness and desire to answer your prayers. You’ll also find out about examples of the Apostle Paul’s prayers, what he prayed for, and how God answered his prayers. Many people – believers and unbelievers alike – have difficulty understanding the concept of prayer. Lots of times the struggle happens because humans are trying to figure out God, while God’s just wanting you to trust and believe Him that He can do what He says. Pastor Mark will be teaching about the need for you to rely on God’s ability to answer prayer, and just pray to God. You’ll be hearing about God’s willingness and desire to answer your prayers. You’ll also find out about examples of the Apostle Paul’s prayers, what he prayed for, and how God answered his prayers. Many people – believers and unbelievers alike – have difficulty understanding the concept of prayer. Lots of times the struggle happens because humans are trying to figure out God, while God’s just wanting you to trust and believe Him that He can do what He says. Pastor Mark will be teaching about the need for you to rely on God’s ability to answer prayer, and just pray to God. You’ll be hearing about God’s willingness and desire to answer your prayers. You’ll also find out about examples of the Apostle Paul’s prayers, what he prayed for, and how God answered his prayers. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000050123/LFL20200210.mp35e3da6075c2c4.mp3 Mon, 10 Feb 2020 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer What do you think about prayer? Do you think that it matters in your life? Do you pray for other people? Well, the apostle Paul sure did. You can read in his letters to the churches where he talked a lot about how he’s praying for the people he was writing to. Pastor Mark will be teaching about prayer, too. He’ll be talking about God’s view of prayer and why you should be praying for yourself, and mainly for other people. You’ll discover how you can affect other people’s lives for now and for eternity if you pray, and how God’s hands can be tied, somehow, if you don’t pray. What do you think about prayer? Do you think that it matters in your life? Do you pray for other people? Well, the apostle Paul sure did. You can read in his letters to the churches where he talked a lot about how he’s praying for the people he was writing to. Pastor Mark will be teaching about prayer, too. He’ll be talking about God’s view of prayer and why you should be praying for yourself, and mainly for other people. You’ll discover how you can affect other people’s lives for now and for eternity if you pray, and how God’s hands can be tied, somehow, if you don’t pray. What do you think about prayer? Do you think that it matters in your life? Do you pray for other people? Well, the apostle Paul sure did. You can read in his letters to the churches where he talked a lot about how he’s praying for the people he was writing to. Pastor Mark will be teaching about prayer, too. He’ll be talking about God’s view of prayer and why you should be praying for yourself, and mainly for other people. You’ll discover how you can affect other people’s lives for now and for eternity if you pray, and how God’s hands can be tied, somehow, if you don’t pray. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000049864/LFL20200207.mp35e307ce16f703.mp3 Fri, 07 Feb 2020 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer The world seems to run on formulas, doesn’t it? Do this thing, and you’ll get a good result. Do this other thing, not so good. It seems to help keep society running smoothly and, for the most part, peacefully. But the tendency is to take the same approach with God: follow His rules and you’ll get to heaven; don’t follow His rules, and you go to the other place. Well, Pastor Mark will be teaching that that mindset is completely wrong when it comes to God. You’ll be reminded that there’s no way for you to be good enough to get to God on your own, so just accept His grace and be set free! The world seems to run on formulas, doesn’t it? Do this thing, and you’ll get a good result. Do this other thing, not so good. It seems to help keep society running smoothly and, for the most part, peacefully. But the tendency is to take the same approach with God: follow His rules and you’ll get to heaven; don’t follow His rules, and you go to the other place. Well, Pastor Mark will be teaching that that mindset is completely wrong when it comes to God. You’ll be reminded that there’s no way for you to be good enough to get to God on your own, so just accept His grace and be set free! The world seems to run on formulas, doesn’t it? Do this thing, and you’ll get a good result. Do this other thing, not so good. It seems to help keep society running smoothly and, for the most part, peacefully. But the tendency is to take the same approach with God: follow His rules and you’ll get to heaven; don’t follow His rules, and you go to the other place. Well, Pastor Mark will be teaching that that mindset is completely wrong when it comes to God. You’ll be reminded that there’s no way for you to be good enough to get to God on your own, so just accept His grace and be set free! http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000049865/LFL20200206.mp35e307d2c932f6.mp3 Thu, 06 Feb 2020 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer All around you, everywhere, are people who don’t know anything about Jesus. They may have been to church their whole lives, but if they haven’t been open to hearing the true Gospel, they don’t know about Jesus. Pastor Mark will be teaching about the fact that every single person on earth starts out knowing nothing about God. Those who have become Christ followers have done so because the Holy Spirit has opened their blinded eyes. Pastor Mark will be reminding you that you have been put here and had your eyes opened so that you can tell others about Jesus. All around you, everywhere, are people who don’t know anything about Jesus. They may have been to church their whole lives, but if they haven’t been open to hearing the true Gospel, they don’t know about Jesus. Pastor Mark will be teaching about the fact that every single person on earth starts out knowing nothing about God. Those who have become Christ followers have done so because the Holy Spirit has opened their blinded eyes. Pastor Mark will be reminding you that you have been put here and had your eyes opened so that you can tell others about Jesus. All around you, everywhere, are people who don’t know anything about Jesus. They may have been to church their whole lives, but if they haven’t been open to hearing the true Gospel, they don’t know about Jesus. Pastor Mark will be teaching about the fact that every single person on earth starts out knowing nothing about God. Those who have become Christ followers have done so because the Holy Spirit has opened their blinded eyes. Pastor Mark will be reminding you that you have been put here and had your eyes opened so that you can tell others about Jesus. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000049866/LFL20200205.mp35e307d712659a.mp3 Wed, 05 Feb 2020 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer Some people live their lives without making plans for the future, living by the seat of their pants as it were. Others make detailed steps for how they intend their lives to progress. Pastor Mark will be teaching about the apostle Paul, the plans he made, and how he reacted when God changed Paul’s plans. You’ll learn about God’s being in charge of the lives of His followers and that He has designs for them. Pastor Mark will remind you that the Christ follower’s primary responsibility is to partner with God to make God’s plans on the earth happen. You won’t find true peace until you are living with that attitude. Some people live their lives without making plans for the future, living by the seat of their pants as it were. Others make detailed steps for how they intend their lives to progress. Pastor Mark will be teaching about the apostle Paul, the plans he made, and how he reacted when God changed Paul’s plans. You’ll learn about God’s being in charge of the lives of His followers and that He has designs for them. Pastor Mark will remind you that the Christ follower’s primary responsibility is to partner with God to make God’s plans on the earth happen. You won’t find true peace until you are living with that attitude. Some people live their lives without making plans for the future, living by the seat of their pants as it were. Others make detailed steps for how they intend their lives to progress. Pastor Mark will be teaching about the apostle Paul, the plans he made, and how he reacted when God changed Paul’s plans. You’ll learn about God’s being in charge of the lives of His followers and that He has designs for them. Pastor Mark will remind you that the Christ follower’s primary responsibility is to partner with God to make God’s plans on the earth happen. You won’t find true peace until you are living with that attitude. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000049867/LFL20200204.mp35e307db22c033.mp3 Tue, 04 Feb 2020 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer The world thinks that being a follower of Christ is nothing more than drudgery and misery. Unfortunately, some Christians help to reinforce that perception! If that’s what you think being a Christian is supposed to be like, you need to listen to Pastor Mark today. He’ll be teaching about the biblical attitudes that Christ followers are supposed to have. He’ll be reminding you that Jesus came to free people from chains, not to put more chains on them. You’ll learn about the purpose God has for you and how He is ready to give you two things the world can’t give you: joy and peace. The world thinks that being a follower of Christ is nothing more than drudgery and misery. Unfortunately, some Christians help to reinforce that perception! If that’s what you think being a Christian is supposed to be like, you need to listen to Pastor Mark today. He’ll be teaching about the biblical attitudes that Christ followers are supposed to have. He’ll be reminding you that Jesus came to free people from chains, not to put more chains on them. You’ll learn about the purpose God has for you and how He is ready to give you two things the world can’t give you: joy and peace. The world thinks that being a follower of Christ is nothing more than drudgery and misery. Unfortunately, some Christians help to reinforce that perception! If that’s what you think being a Christian is supposed to be like, you need to listen to Pastor Mark today. He’ll be teaching about the biblical attitudes that Christ followers are supposed to have. He’ll be reminding you that Jesus came to free people from chains, not to put more chains on them. You’ll learn about the purpose God has for you and how He is ready to give you two things the world can’t give you: joy and peace. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000049868/LFL20200203.mp35e307dfab1272.mp3 Mon, 03 Feb 2020 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer The world talks a lot about role models, mentors, and the like. Pretty much everyone has someone they follow, whether they realize it or not. Parents are encouraged in the Bible to be role models for their children, instructing them in the ways of godly living. Pastor Mark will be expanding on this concept, teaching what scripture says about role models both good and bad. You’ll learn more about the different lifestyle that the Christ follower is supposed to have and how to be an example of that living to those around you. You’ll be told who the example is that you should be following, as well. The world talks a lot about role models, mentors, and the like. Pretty much everyone has someone they follow, whether they realize it or not. Parents are encouraged in the Bible to be role models for their children, instructing them in the ways of godly living. Pastor Mark will be expanding on this concept, teaching what scripture says about role models both good and bad. You’ll learn more about the different lifestyle that the Christ follower is supposed to have and how to be an example of that living to those around you. You’ll be told who the example is that you should be following, as well. The world talks a lot about role models, mentors, and the like. Pretty much everyone has someone they follow, whether they realize it or not. Parents are encouraged in the Bible to be role models for their children, instructing them in the ways of godly living. Pastor Mark will be expanding on this concept, teaching what scripture says about role models both good and bad. You’ll learn more about the different lifestyle that the Christ follower is supposed to have and how to be an example of that living to those around you. You’ll be told who the example is that you should be following, as well. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000049672/LFL20200131.mp35e2742554cf83.mp3 Fri, 31 Jan 2020 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer Although there are many things in the world that have gotten better – diseases do less damage than they used to, for instance – there are other areas that have not improved. Families are in chaos, there is more breakdown in society in many places around the world. Pastor Mark will be teaching about the cause of this disorder, which is the result of people believing the lies Satan tells them. You’ll hear how the world system, being controlled by the devil, is the opposite of what God intended for the world. You’ll find out how God wants you to live and what will happen when you do life God’s way. Although there are many things in the world that have gotten better – diseases do less damage than they used to, for instance – there are other areas that have not improved. Families are in chaos, there is more breakdown in society in many places around the world. Pastor Mark will be teaching about the cause of this disorder, which is the result of people believing the lies Satan tells them. You’ll hear how the world system, being controlled by the devil, is the opposite of what God intended for the world. You’ll find out how God wants you to live and what will happen when you do life God’s way. Although there are many things in the world that have gotten better – diseases do less damage than they used to, for instance – there are other areas that have not improved. Families are in chaos, there is more breakdown in society in many places around the world. Pastor Mark will be teaching about the cause of this disorder, which is the result of people believing the lies Satan tells them. You’ll hear how the world system, being controlled by the devil, is the opposite of what God intended for the world. You’ll find out how God wants you to live and what will happen when you do life God’s way. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000049673/LFL20200130.mp35e2742966384e.mp3 Thu, 30 Jan 2020 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer The feelings of guilt and failure after having given in to temptation are some of the worst feelings to have, aren’t they? Knowing you’ve broken faith with God and have to go through the process of repentance and forgiveness is tough to do, but thank God that He’s always there, ready to take you back! Pastor Mark will be reminding you of this constant battle, helping you understand that everybody deals with this in their own way. The good thing, though, is that God is always there, encouraging you to do what is right, and picking you back up when you do the other thing. The feelings of guilt and failure after having given in to temptation are some of the worst feelings to have, aren’t they? Knowing you’ve broken faith with God and have to go through the process of repentance and forgiveness is tough to do, but thank God that He’s always there, ready to take you back! Pastor Mark will be reminding you of this constant battle, helping you understand that everybody deals with this in their own way. The good thing, though, is that God is always there, encouraging you to do what is right, and picking you back up when you do the other thing. The feelings of guilt and failure after having given in to temptation are some of the worst feelings to have, aren’t they? Knowing you’ve broken faith with God and have to go through the process of repentance and forgiveness is tough to do, but thank God that He’s always there, ready to take you back! Pastor Mark will be reminding you of this constant battle, helping you understand that everybody deals with this in their own way. The good thing, though, is that God is always there, encouraging you to do what is right, and picking you back up when you do the other thing. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000049674/LFL20200129.mp35e2742e625d3d.mp3 Wed, 29 Jan 2020 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer If you read the Psalms, there are examples of the various ways the writers interact with God. Praise, complaints, contemplation on God’s attributes, and many other things. In the Psalms, God is related to in the same way people interact with each other. You’re told that this is how you develop a deeper relationship with God. Pastor Mark will be teaching about doing the same thing. You’ll be encouraged to cultivate a different mindset about living as a Christ follower. You will find out what your true role is on the earth and you’ll learn how to go about fulfilling God’s purpose for your life. If you read the Psalms, there are examples of the various ways the writers interact with God. Praise, complaints, contemplation on God’s attributes, and many other things. In the Psalms, God is related to in the same way people interact with each other. You’re told that this is how you develop a deeper relationship with God. Pastor Mark will be teaching about doing the same thing. You’ll be encouraged to cultivate a different mindset about living as a Christ follower. You will find out what your true role is on the earth and you’ll learn how to go about fulfilling God’s purpose for your life. If you read the Psalms, there are examples of the various ways the writers interact with God. Praise, complaints, contemplation on God’s attributes, and many other things. In the Psalms, God is related to in the same way people interact with each other. You’re told that this is how you develop a deeper relationship with God. Pastor Mark will be teaching about doing the same thing. You’ll be encouraged to cultivate a different mindset about living as a Christ follower. You will find out what your true role is on the earth and you’ll learn how to go about fulfilling God’s purpose for your life. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000049675/LFL20200128.mp35e27432fa51e8.mp3 Tue, 28 Jan 2020 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer How often do you think about heaven? Do you ever ponder heaven or hell? You might be thinking, “Dude, I’ve got enough to think about here – I don’t have time to think about all that afterlife stuff!” Well, Pastor Mark will be teaching today that you need to be spending some time thinking about your mortality. You’ll be reminded that, just like everyone else, your life is going to end. If you’re a follower of Jesus, you’ll learn more about your destiny as well as the destiny of those who reject Jesus’ offer of never-ending life. Please listen closely to what Pastor Mark has to say today. How often do you think about heaven? Do you ever ponder heaven or hell? You might be thinking, “Dude, I’ve got enough to think about here – I don’t have time to think about all that afterlife stuff!” Well, Pastor Mark will be teaching today that you need to be spending some time thinking about your mortality. You’ll be reminded that, just like everyone else, your life is going to end. If you’re a follower of Jesus, you’ll learn more about your destiny as well as the destiny of those who reject Jesus’ offer of never-ending life. Please listen closely to what Pastor Mark has to say today. How often do you think about heaven? Do you ever ponder heaven or hell? You might be thinking, “Dude, I’ve got enough to think about here – I don’t have time to think about all that afterlife stuff!” Well, Pastor Mark will be teaching today that you need to be spending some time thinking about your mortality. You’ll be reminded that, just like everyone else, your life is going to end. If you’re a follower of Jesus, you’ll learn more about your destiny as well as the destiny of those who reject Jesus’ offer of never-ending life. Please listen closely to what Pastor Mark has to say today. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000049676/LFL20200127.mp35e2743791c5f8.mp3 Mon, 27 Jan 2020 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer How often do you think about heaven? Do you ever ponder heaven or hell? You might be thinking, “Dude, I’ve got enough to think about here – I don’t have time to think about all that afterlife stuff!” Well, Pastor Mark will be teaching today that you need to be spending some time thinking about your mortality. You’ll be reminded that, just like everyone else, your life is going to end. If you’re a follower of Jesus, you’ll learn more about your destiny as well as the destiny of those who reject Jesus’ offer of never-ending life. Please listen closely to what Pastor Mark has to say today. How often do you think about heaven? Do you ever ponder heaven or hell? You might be thinking, “Dude, I’ve got enough to think about here – I don’t have time to think about all that afterlife stuff!” Well, Pastor Mark will be teaching today that you need to be spending some time thinking about your mortality. You’ll be reminded that, just like everyone else, your life is going to end. If you’re a follower of Jesus, you’ll learn more about your destiny as well as the destiny of those who reject Jesus’ offer of never-ending life. Please listen closely to what Pastor Mark has to say today. How often do you think about heaven? Do you ever ponder heaven or hell? You might be thinking, “Dude, I’ve got enough to think about here – I don’t have time to think about all that afterlife stuff!” Well, Pastor Mark will be teaching today that you need to be spending some time thinking about your mortality. You’ll be reminded that, just like everyone else, your life is going to end. If you’re a follower of Jesus, you’ll learn more about your destiny as well as the destiny of those who reject Jesus’ offer of never-ending life. Please listen closely to what Pastor Mark has to say today. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000049480/LFL20200124.mp35e1e032f0611f.mp3 Fri, 24 Jan 2020 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer You’ve probably heard the saying, “Everybody wants to go to Heaven, but nobody wants to die.” Humans try to prolong death for as long as possible. Trying to get their bodies as physically fit as they can, they hope to keep the Grim Reaper away for one more year. Pastor Mark will be teaching about the fact that everyone faces death. He’ll be talking about the sad truth that many people die having lived their lives in constant rebellion against the God who wants to give them never-ending life. You’ll hear about this tragic rejection of life, and how you can talk to people about this before it’s too late for them. You’ve probably heard the saying, “Everybody wants to go to Heaven, but nobody wants to die.” Humans try to prolong death for as long as possible. Trying to get their bodies as physically fit as they can, they hope to keep the Grim Reaper away for one more year. Pastor Mark will be teaching about the fact that everyone faces death. He’ll be talking about the sad truth that many people die having lived their lives in constant rebellion against the God who wants to give them never-ending life. You’ll hear about this tragic rejection of life, and how you can talk to people about this before it’s too late for them. You’ve probably heard the saying, “Everybody wants to go to Heaven, but nobody wants to die.” Humans try to prolong death for as long as possible. Trying to get their bodies as physically fit as they can, they hope to keep the Grim Reaper away for one more year. Pastor Mark will be teaching about the fact that everyone faces death. He’ll be talking about the sad truth that many people die having lived their lives in constant rebellion against the God who wants to give them never-ending life. You’ll hear about this tragic rejection of life, and how you can talk to people about this before it’s too late for them. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000049482/LFL20200123.mp35e1e03b261277.mp3 Thu, 23 Jan 2020 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer Do you notice how easy it is for some people to lie, even to your face? Everyone just takes for granted that politicians – the people we entrust to run our governments – are mostly liars. Even clergymen are not immune from being looked at in this way. Pastor Mark will, in his teaching today, explain why this is the norm in the world. You’ll hear about the originator of lies and the creator of truth, and about the battle they’re waging on the earth. You’ll find out what your part in this war is, which side you were born into, and how and why you need to get on the winning side of the conflict. Do you notice how easy it is for some people to lie, even to your face? Everyone just takes for granted that politicians – the people we entrust to run our governments – are mostly liars. Even clergymen are not immune from being looked at in this way. Pastor Mark will, in his teaching today, explain why this is the norm in the world. You’ll hear about the originator of lies and the creator of truth, and about the battle they’re waging on the earth. You’ll find out what your part in this war is, which side you were born into, and how and why you need to get on the winning side of the conflict. Do you notice how easy it is for some people to lie, even to your face? Everyone just takes for granted that politicians – the people we entrust to run our governments – are mostly liars. Even clergymen are not immune from being looked at in this way. Pastor Mark will, in his teaching today, explain why this is the norm in the world. You’ll hear about the originator of lies and the creator of truth, and about the battle they’re waging on the earth. You’ll find out what your part in this war is, which side you were born into, and how and why you need to get on the winning side of the conflict. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000049483/LFL20200122.mp35e1e0404996fe.mp3 Wed, 22 Jan 2020 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer In some places around the world, life’s pretty tough if you’re a Christ follower. People are being run out of their houses and out of town. Many are being killed simply for following Jesus. But Pastor Mark will be teaching today that what is seen now doesn’t even compare to the persecution that will happen to those who reject the mark of the beast and choose to follow Jesus. You’ll learn why people will reject the peace and prosperity that the Antichrist seems to offer, and the hardships that people will experience because of their willingness to side with Jesus. In some places around the world, life’s pretty tough if you’re a Christ follower. People are being run out of their houses and out of town. Many are being killed simply for following Jesus. But Pastor Mark will be teaching today that what is seen now doesn’t even compare to the persecution that will happen to those who reject the mark of the beast and choose to follow Jesus. You’ll learn why people will reject the peace and prosperity that the Antichrist seems to offer, and the hardships that people will experience because of their willingness to side with Jesus. In some places around the world, life’s pretty tough if you’re a Christ follower. People are being run out of their houses and out of town. Many are being killed simply for following Jesus. But Pastor Mark will be teaching today that what is seen now doesn’t even compare to the persecution that will happen to those who reject the mark of the beast and choose to follow Jesus. You’ll learn why people will reject the peace and prosperity that the Antichrist seems to offer, and the hardships that people will experience because of their willingness to side with Jesus. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000049486/LFL20200121.mp35e1e04a8b5ea2.mp3 Tue, 21 Jan 2020 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer Have you ever read the disasters and calamities in Revelation that’ll happen when God brings His final judgment on the earth? It’s really quite scary to think about all of that stuff happening and men still won’t do anything but curse God. Pastor Mark will be teaching about this sad state of men’s thinking which shows that their heart only wants to do what it wants to do. You’ll hear about God’s amazing mercy, in that even in the middle of His judgment of the earth He’s still giving men a chance to turn to Himself. You’ll learn that God’s love shows through even in the worst of times. Have you ever read the disasters and calamities in Revelation that’ll happen when God brings His final judgment on the earth? It’s really quite scary to think about all of that stuff happening and men still won’t do anything but curse God. Pastor Mark will be teaching about this sad state of men’s thinking which shows that their heart only wants to do what it wants to do. You’ll hear about God’s amazing mercy, in that even in the middle of His judgment of the earth He’s still giving men a chance to turn to Himself. You’ll learn that God’s love shows through even in the worst of times. Have you ever read the disasters and calamities in Revelation that’ll happen when God brings His final judgment on the earth? It’s really quite scary to think about all of that stuff happening and men still won’t do anything but curse God. Pastor Mark will be teaching about this sad state of men’s thinking which shows that their heart only wants to do what it wants to do. You’ll hear about God’s amazing mercy, in that even in the middle of His judgment of the earth He’s still giving men a chance to turn to Himself. You’ll learn that God’s love shows through even in the worst of times. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000049487/LFL20200120.mp35e1e04f53dcd2.mp3 Mon, 20 Jan 2020 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer If you’ve ever read the story of God’s final judgment on the earth in the book of Revelation it reads like a horror movie combined with a disaster film. The numbers of people that will die and the things that happen to and on the earth to cause their death boggles the mind. Pastor Mark will be teaching about these things because the story is the culmination of man’s rebellion against God, and God’s response. You’ll probably learn something you didn’t know before, and you’ll be reminded about God’s grace and mercy that He shows even in the midst of these terrible events. If you’ve ever read the story of God’s final judgment on the earth in the book of Revelation it reads like a horror movie combined with a disaster film. The numbers of people that will die and the things that happen to and on the earth to cause their death boggles the mind. Pastor Mark will be teaching about these things because the story is the culmination of man’s rebellion against God, and God’s response. You’ll probably learn something you didn’t know before, and you’ll be reminded about God’s grace and mercy that He shows even in the midst of these terrible events. If you’ve ever read the story of God’s final judgment on the earth in the book of Revelation it reads like a horror movie combined with a disaster film. The numbers of people that will die and the things that happen to and on the earth to cause their death boggles the mind. Pastor Mark will be teaching about these things because the story is the culmination of man’s rebellion against God, and God’s response. You’ll probably learn something you didn’t know before, and you’ll be reminded about God’s grace and mercy that He shows even in the midst of these terrible events. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000049086/LFL20200116.mp35e01086342db1.mp3 Thu, 16 Jan 2020 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer People ask why a ‘loving’ God allows such awful things to happen on the earth. Well, the people that ask that question don’t understand what the Bible has to say about such things. If this is a question you have asked, you should listen to Pastor Mark’s teaching today. He’ll be talking about the creation of the earth and God’s original intent for it. Pastor Mark will tell you what happened and how the earth got into the condition it currently is. You’ll find out about the plan that God put into place to remedy the problem and what He had to give up to carry the plan out. People ask why a ‘loving’ God allows such awful things to happen on the earth. Well, the people that ask that question don’t understand what the Bible has to say about such things. If this is a question you have asked, you should listen to Pastor Mark’s teaching today. He’ll be talking about the creation of the earth and God’s original intent for it. Pastor Mark will tell you what happened and how the earth got into the condition it currently is. You’ll find out about the plan that God put into place to remedy the problem and what He had to give up to carry the plan out. People ask why a ‘loving’ God allows such awful things to happen on the earth. Well, the people that ask that question don’t understand what the Bible has to say about such things. If this is a question you have asked, you should listen to Pastor Mark’s teaching today. He’ll be talking about the creation of the earth and God’s original intent for it. Pastor Mark will tell you what happened and how the earth got into the condition it currently is. You’ll find out about the plan that God put into place to remedy the problem and what He had to give up to carry the plan out. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000049087/LFL20200115.mp35e0108dc56abf.mp3 Wed, 15 Jan 2020 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer The Bible tells you that the Devil has always been a liar. From the very beginning when he convinced one-third of the angels to rebel along with himself, he has lied. Jesus called him the father, or originator, of lies. Pastor Mark will be teaching today about Satan’s getting his wish, which is to be the absolute ruler of the earth. The Bible calls this time “The Tribulation”. You’ll find out what the scriptures say will be happening on the earth during this time. You’ll also hear about God’s response to these events. You will learn the reason you really don’t want to be around when this all happens. The Bible tells you that the Devil has always been a liar. From the very beginning when he convinced one-third of the angels to rebel along with himself, he has lied. Jesus called him the father, or originator, of lies. Pastor Mark will be teaching today about Satan’s getting his wish, which is to be the absolute ruler of the earth. The Bible calls this time “The Tribulation”. You’ll find out what the scriptures say will be happening on the earth during this time. You’ll also hear about God’s response to these events. You will learn the reason you really don’t want to be around when this all happens. The Bible tells you that the Devil has always been a liar. From the very beginning when he convinced one-third of the angels to rebel along with himself, he has lied. Jesus called him the father, or originator, of lies. Pastor Mark will be teaching today about Satan’s getting his wish, which is to be the absolute ruler of the earth. The Bible calls this time “The Tribulation”. You’ll find out what the scriptures say will be happening on the earth during this time. You’ll also hear about God’s response to these events. You will learn the reason you really don’t want to be around when this all happens. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000049488/LFL20200114.mp35e1e0541825f0.mp3 Tue, 14 Jan 2020 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer Prayer is one of the most misunderstood aspects of the Christian life. Those who want to mock believers talk of conversations with nothing or with oneself. Some Christians, on the other hand, want to make prayer in to some otherworldly experience, complete with weird music and visions. Pastor Mark will teach you what the Bible itself has to say about prayer. He’ll help you understand that, like many aspects of the life of the Christ follower, you need to know the right way to do things, which will help you avoid weird or wrong ways of doing the Christian life, which will make for a healthy faith. Prayer is one of the most misunderstood aspects of the Christian life. Those who want to mock believers talk of conversations with nothing or with oneself. Some Christians, on the other hand, want to make prayer in to some otherworldly experience, complete with weird music and visions. Pastor Mark will teach you what the Bible itself has to say about prayer. He’ll help you understand that, like many aspects of the life of the Christ follower, you need to know the right way to do things, which will help you avoid weird or wrong ways of doing the Christian life, which will make for a healthy faith. Prayer is one of the most misunderstood aspects of the Christian life. Those who want to mock believers talk of conversations with nothing or with oneself. Some Christians, on the other hand, want to make prayer in to some otherworldly experience, complete with weird music and visions. Pastor Mark will teach you what the Bible itself has to say about prayer. He’ll help you understand that, like many aspects of the life of the Christ follower, you need to know the right way to do things, which will help you avoid weird or wrong ways of doing the Christian life, which will make for a healthy faith. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000049089/LFL20200113.mp35e010b0393fab.mp3 Mon, 13 Jan 2020 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer The idea of confessing your sins to God every day seems kinda silly, right? After all, He already knows what you did! Sure, confessing to another person when you did them wrong makes sense, but…God? Come on, now! In Pastor Mark’s teaching today, he’ll be telling you why it is you need to confess your sins to God and ask His forgiveness. You’ll learn who actually benefits from your confession of sin (hint: it isn’t God). Pastor Mark will illustrate bad prayer as well as good prayer, so that you will be able to understand how to do this critical aspect of Christianity right. The idea of confessing your sins to God every day seems kinda silly, right? After all, He already knows what you did! Sure, confessing to another person when you did them wrong makes sense, but…God? Come on, now! In Pastor Mark’s teaching today, he’ll be telling you why it is you need to confess your sins to God and ask His forgiveness. You’ll learn who actually benefits from your confession of sin (hint: it isn’t God). Pastor Mark will illustrate bad prayer as well as good prayer, so that you will be able to understand how to do this critical aspect of Christianity right. The idea of confessing your sins to God every day seems kinda silly, right? After all, He already knows what you did! Sure, confessing to another person when you did them wrong makes sense, but…God? Come on, now! In Pastor Mark’s teaching today, he’ll be telling you why it is you need to confess your sins to God and ask His forgiveness. You’ll learn who actually benefits from your confession of sin (hint: it isn’t God). Pastor Mark will illustrate bad prayer as well as good prayer, so that you will be able to understand how to do this critical aspect of Christianity right. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000049090/LFL20200110.mp35e010b6ad6c9c.mp3 Fri, 10 Jan 2020 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer Around the world there are billions of people praying to, well, billions of gods. They’ve put their trust, their lives in these gods who can’t hear them or help them. Or they put their trust in a man or an organization. None of these are big enough to solve their life problems. Pastor Mark will be teaching about the only God Who is big enough to not only hear every prayer in the world, but Who can actually do something about the prayer request. If you’re having a problem believing there’s a God big enough to handle your stuff, keep listening. You’ll be introduced to the only One Who can meet all of your deepest needs. Around the world there are billions of people praying to, well, billions of gods. They’ve put their trust, their lives in these gods who can’t hear them or help them. Or they put their trust in a man or an organization. None of these are big enough to solve their life problems. Pastor Mark will be teaching about the only God Who is big enough to not only hear every prayer in the world, but Who can actually do something about the prayer request. If you’re having a problem believing there’s a God big enough to handle your stuff, keep listening. You’ll be introduced to the only One Who can meet all of your deepest needs. Around the world there are billions of people praying to, well, billions of gods. They’ve put their trust, their lives in these gods who can’t hear them or help them. Or they put their trust in a man or an organization. None of these are big enough to solve their life problems. Pastor Mark will be teaching about the only God Who is big enough to not only hear every prayer in the world, but Who can actually do something about the prayer request. If you’re having a problem believing there’s a God big enough to handle your stuff, keep listening. You’ll be introduced to the only One Who can meet all of your deepest needs. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000049092/LFL20200109.mp35e010c8399822.mp3 Thu, 09 Jan 2020 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer Think of what you think the ‘ideal’ version of you would be. Now compare that with the current you. How big of a gap between the two is there? How do you think you’re going to get closer to that ‘ideal’ you? If you really want to know how to do that, listen to Pastor Mark’s teaching today. He’ll be talking about how to become the person that you know deep inside you should be. Using scripture, Pastor Mark will tell you about the barriers both inside you and around you that want to keep you from God’s best for you. Then he’ll give Bible-based tips on how to get closer and stay closer to God. Think of what you think the ‘ideal’ version of you would be. Now compare that with the current you. How big of a gap between the two is there? How do you think you’re going to get closer to that ‘ideal’ you? If you really want to know how to do that, listen to Pastor Mark’s teaching today. He’ll be talking about how to become the person that you know deep inside you should be. Using scripture, Pastor Mark will tell you about the barriers both inside you and around you that want to keep you from God’s best for you. Then he’ll give Bible-based tips on how to get closer and stay closer to God. Think of what you think the ‘ideal’ version of you would be. Now compare that with the current you. How big of a gap between the two is there? How do you think you’re going to get closer to that ‘ideal’ you? If you really want to know how to do that, listen to Pastor Mark’s teaching today. He’ll be talking about how to become the person that you know deep inside you should be. Using scripture, Pastor Mark will tell you about the barriers both inside you and around you that want to keep you from God’s best for you. Then he’ll give Bible-based tips on how to get closer and stay closer to God. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000049094/LFL20200108.mp35e010cf39bfb0.mp3 Wed, 08 Jan 2020 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer When you examine your own life, are you satisfied with your spiritual growth and depth? Do you think that you’re on an upward path in your relationship with God, or do you feel stagnant? Throughout the Bible, different people talk about their relationship with God. Whether a personal walk or the corporate walk of God’s people, God was and is always wanting to be involved in men’s lives. Pastor Mark will be teaching you today how to develop that relationship with God. He’ll be talking about using the tool God gave you – the Bible – and how to use it to draw closer to God. When you examine your own life, are you satisfied with your spiritual growth and depth? Do you think that you’re on an upward path in your relationship with God, or do you feel stagnant? Throughout the Bible, different people talk about their relationship with God. Whether a personal walk or the corporate walk of God’s people, God was and is always wanting to be involved in men’s lives. Pastor Mark will be teaching you today how to develop that relationship with God. He’ll be talking about using the tool God gave you – the Bible – and how to use it to draw closer to God. When you examine your own life, are you satisfied with your spiritual growth and depth? Do you think that you’re on an upward path in your relationship with God, or do you feel stagnant? Throughout the Bible, different people talk about their relationship with God. Whether a personal walk or the corporate walk of God’s people, God was and is always wanting to be involved in men’s lives. Pastor Mark will be teaching you today how to develop that relationship with God. He’ll be talking about using the tool God gave you – the Bible – and how to use it to draw closer to God. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000049095/LFL20200107.mp35e010d4faa433.mp3 Tue, 07 Jan 2020 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer There are many voices you could be listening to today: your own, some celebrity, even some celebrity preacher. The question you should be asking is, which voice will give me the best advice and guidance? Pastor Mark will tell you that it’s God’s voice. He’ll be teaching you why you should use God’s voice as your primary guide. You’ll learn why the other voices – including your own – aren’t trustworthy and where they’ll let you down. You’ll come to find out that there are even voices that want to do you harm; you’ll learn what those are and how to stay away from them. There are many voices you could be listening to today: your own, some celebrity, even some celebrity preacher. The question you should be asking is, which voice will give me the best advice and guidance? Pastor Mark will tell you that it’s God’s voice. He’ll be teaching you why you should use God’s voice as your primary guide. You’ll learn why the other voices – including your own – aren’t trustworthy and where they’ll let you down. You’ll come to find out that there are even voices that want to do you harm; you’ll learn what those are and how to stay away from them. There are many voices you could be listening to today: your own, some celebrity, even some celebrity preacher. The question you should be asking is, which voice will give me the best advice and guidance? Pastor Mark will tell you that it’s God’s voice. He’ll be teaching you why you should use God’s voice as your primary guide. You’ll learn why the other voices – including your own – aren’t trustworthy and where they’ll let you down. You’ll come to find out that there are even voices that want to do you harm; you’ll learn what those are and how to stay away from them. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000049097/LFL20200106.mp35e010d8d7477d.mp3 Mon, 06 Jan 2020 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer It’s so easy to get caught up in the day-to-day living, of dealing with the junk that everyone has to cope with. The danger is in forgetting that the main reason you’re on this planet is to have a relationship with God. AND that there is a personage and an entire system that’s devoted to keeping you from that main relationship. Today, Pastor Mark will be teaching about the challenges you face as a Christ follower to make devotional time with God a higher priority. Realizing the importance of this alone time with God is a start. You’ll learn about the benefits that carving this time out will have for your life. It’s so easy to get caught up in the day-to-day living, of dealing with the junk that everyone has to cope with. The danger is in forgetting that the main reason you’re on this planet is to have a relationship with God. AND that there is a personage and an entire system that’s devoted to keeping you from that main relationship. Today, Pastor Mark will be teaching about the challenges you face as a Christ follower to make devotional time with God a higher priority. Realizing the importance of this alone time with God is a start. You’ll learn about the benefits that carving this time out will have for your life. It’s so easy to get caught up in the day-to-day living, of dealing with the junk that everyone has to cope with. The danger is in forgetting that the main reason you’re on this planet is to have a relationship with God. AND that there is a personage and an entire system that’s devoted to keeping you from that main relationship. Today, Pastor Mark will be teaching about the challenges you face as a Christ follower to make devotional time with God a higher priority. Realizing the importance of this alone time with God is a start. You’ll learn about the benefits that carving this time out will have for your life. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000049098/LFL20200103.mp35e010dc8e9ef4.mp3 Fri, 03 Jan 2020 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer If a couple told you about the great relationship they had but you never saw them speaking to or interacting with each other, you’d wonder if they were telling you the truth, wouldn’t you? And it wouldn’t be a shock to see them drift apart and maybe even separate. It’s the same way with your relationship with God. Pastor Mark will be teaching about your need to be close to God. He’ll be talking about why that close interaction with God is important. He will be telling you how to get closer to God and trying to keep you from having silly thoughts about what devotional time really is. If a couple told you about the great relationship they had but you never saw them speaking to or interacting with each other, you’d wonder if they were telling you the truth, wouldn’t you? And it wouldn’t be a shock to see them drift apart and maybe even separate. It’s the same way with your relationship with God. Pastor Mark will be teaching about your need to be close to God. He’ll be talking about why that close interaction with God is important. He will be telling you how to get closer to God and trying to keep you from having silly thoughts about what devotional time really is. If a couple told you about the great relationship they had but you never saw them speaking to or interacting with each other, you’d wonder if they were telling you the truth, wouldn’t you? And it wouldn’t be a shock to see them drift apart and maybe even separate. It’s the same way with your relationship with God. Pastor Mark will be teaching about your need to be close to God. He’ll be talking about why that close interaction with God is important. He will be telling you how to get closer to God and trying to keep you from having silly thoughts about what devotional time really is. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000049099/LFL20200102.mp35e010e10120eb.mp3 Thu, 02 Jan 2020 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer For whatever reason, celebrities’ lives are on display – constantly, it seems. You hear about their successes and, sometimes, their failures. You’re led to believe that their lifestyle is the kind that everyone should want to live. And yet, there are the failed attempts at sobriety, run-ins with the law, and continual failures in their personal relationships. Pastor Mark will be teaching about the source for true peace and happiness. You’ll learn why honesty is the best policy, and the benefits that aligning your living with God’s ways are. You’ll be finding out how to live life in a way that makes God look good. For whatever reason, celebrities’ lives are on display – constantly, it seems. You hear about their successes and, sometimes, their failures. You’re led to believe that their lifestyle is the kind that everyone should want to live. And yet, there are the failed attempts at sobriety, run-ins with the law, and continual failures in their personal relationships. Pastor Mark will be teaching about the source for true peace and happiness. You’ll learn why honesty is the best policy, and the benefits that aligning your living with God’s ways are. You’ll be finding out how to live life in a way that makes God look good. For whatever reason, celebrities’ lives are on display – constantly, it seems. You hear about their successes and, sometimes, their failures. You’re led to believe that their lifestyle is the kind that everyone should want to live. And yet, there are the failed attempts at sobriety, run-ins with the law, and continual failures in their personal relationships. Pastor Mark will be teaching about the source for true peace and happiness. You’ll learn why honesty is the best policy, and the benefits that aligning your living with God’s ways are. You’ll be finding out how to live life in a way that makes God look good. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000049100/LFL20200101.mp35e010e512b9ad.mp3 Wed, 01 Jan 2020 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer Being able to hide your thoughts and intents makes deception possible. If you want to try to fool someone, to make them believe you’re something that you aren’t, it’s pretty easy. God, however, can’t be tricked like that. Pastor Mark will be teaching about God’s ability to show you who you really are – whether you want to know or not. He will be talking about the power of God’s word, and how it can be a catalyst for change in your life. You will learn how reading God’s word can help you navigate the ups and downs of your daily living, giving you wisdom and insight you won’t find anywhere else. Being able to hide your thoughts and intents makes deception possible. If you want to try to fool someone, to make them believe you’re something that you aren’t, it’s pretty easy. God, however, can’t be tricked like that. Pastor Mark will be teaching about God’s ability to show you who you really are – whether you want to know or not. He will be talking about the power of God’s word, and how it can be a catalyst for change in your life. You will learn how reading God’s word can help you navigate the ups and downs of your daily living, giving you wisdom and insight you won’t find anywhere else. Being able to hide your thoughts and intents makes deception possible. If you want to try to fool someone, to make them believe you’re something that you aren’t, it’s pretty easy. God, however, can’t be tricked like that. Pastor Mark will be teaching about God’s ability to show you who you really are – whether you want to know or not. He will be talking about the power of God’s word, and how it can be a catalyst for change in your life. You will learn how reading God’s word can help you navigate the ups and downs of your daily living, giving you wisdom and insight you won’t find anywhere else. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000049101/LFL20191231.mp35e010e92a839d.mp3 Tue, 31 Dec 2019 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer Life is a constant battle to do the right thing, isn’t it? This is something that’s been a struggle for every person – even those who aren’t living a life trying to obey God. Day after day, you get up with a desire to do “the right thing”, but many times that doesn’t make it past breakfast – if even that far. Pastor Mark will be teaching about this struggle you have. He will talk about the solution to this problem. He’ll also be speaking about how the changes you want to make in your life can be made and how you can gain a measure of victory in this area. You’ll discover that the answer is found in God. Life is a constant battle to do the right thing, isn’t it? This is something that’s been a struggle for every person – even those who aren’t living a life trying to obey God. Day after day, you get up with a desire to do “the right thing”, but many times that doesn’t make it past breakfast – if even that far. Pastor Mark will be teaching about this struggle you have. He will talk about the solution to this problem. He’ll also be speaking about how the changes you want to make in your life can be made and how you can gain a measure of victory in this area. You’ll discover that the answer is found in God. Life is a constant battle to do the right thing, isn’t it? This is something that’s been a struggle for every person – even those who aren’t living a life trying to obey God. Day after day, you get up with a desire to do “the right thing”, but many times that doesn’t make it past breakfast – if even that far. Pastor Mark will be teaching about this struggle you have. He will talk about the solution to this problem. He’ll also be speaking about how the changes you want to make in your life can be made and how you can gain a measure of victory in this area. You’ll discover that the answer is found in God. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000049102/LFL20191230.mp35e010ec91a96b.mp3 Mon, 30 Dec 2019 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer Have you ever read the story of Adam and Eve, thinking about what they had – which was perfection – and contrasted that with what you see around you? Depressing, isn’t it? Have you ever thought, “Man, if they only knew what would have happened, they’d never have eaten that fruit!” Pastor Mark will be teaching today about your tendency to disobey God, even after becoming a Christ follower. You’ll hear about mankind’s historical rebellion against God and God’s plans. You will also learn the importance of becoming better acquainted with God, and you’ll find out just how to do that. Have you ever read the story of Adam and Eve, thinking about what they had – which was perfection – and contrasted that with what you see around you? Depressing, isn’t it? Have you ever thought, “Man, if they only knew what would have happened, they’d never have eaten that fruit!” Pastor Mark will be teaching today about your tendency to disobey God, even after becoming a Christ follower. You’ll hear about mankind’s historical rebellion against God and God’s plans. You will also learn the importance of becoming better acquainted with God, and you’ll find out just how to do that. Have you ever read the story of Adam and Eve, thinking about what they had – which was perfection – and contrasted that with what you see around you? Depressing, isn’t it? Have you ever thought, “Man, if they only knew what would have happened, they’d never have eaten that fruit!” Pastor Mark will be teaching today about your tendency to disobey God, even after becoming a Christ follower. You’ll hear about mankind’s historical rebellion against God and God’s plans. You will also learn the importance of becoming better acquainted with God, and you’ll find out just how to do that. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000048939/LFL20191227.mp35df915bb3a799.mp3 Fri, 27 Dec 2019 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer Do you have trouble feeling guilty after you confess your sins to God? If so, that’s not unusual. Even though those thoughts are common, that doesn’t make them biblical or okay in God’s view. Pastor Mark will be teaching about the power of forgiveness. He will be reminding you of the price that removing your sin from you cost God – the life of His Son, Jesus – and what the consequences of His cancelling that sin debt are. You will learn about the freedom that’s available to you now, just like the freedom Joseph’s brothers could have had, if they had chosen to believe Joseph. Do you have trouble feeling guilty after you confess your sins to God? If so, that’s not unusual. Even though those thoughts are common, that doesn’t make them biblical or okay in God’s view. Pastor Mark will be teaching about the power of forgiveness. He will be reminding you of the price that removing your sin from you cost God – the life of His Son, Jesus – and what the consequences of His cancelling that sin debt are. You will learn about the freedom that’s available to you now, just like the freedom Joseph’s brothers could have had, if they had chosen to believe Joseph. Do you have trouble feeling guilty after you confess your sins to God? If so, that’s not unusual. Even though those thoughts are common, that doesn’t make them biblical or okay in God’s view. Pastor Mark will be teaching about the power of forgiveness. He will be reminding you of the price that removing your sin from you cost God – the life of His Son, Jesus – and what the consequences of His cancelling that sin debt are. You will learn about the freedom that’s available to you now, just like the freedom Joseph’s brothers could have had, if they had chosen to believe Joseph. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000048940/LFL20191226.mp35df9160b82572.mp3 Thu, 26 Dec 2019 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer Many people, if they think about God at all, wonder why God would bother with puny humans. God doesn’t need people, so why have anything meaningful to do with them? In Pastor Mark’s teaching about the story of Christ’s birth, he will tell you why God went through all the trouble He did to try to restore the relationship He always wanted with you. You’ll learn about the barrier between men and God, why you can’t do anything about it, and what God chose to do to bridge the gulf between Himself and you. And then you will find out about the choice you have to make and what the consequences are for you. Many people, if they think about God at all, wonder why God would bother with puny humans. God doesn’t need people, so why have anything meaningful to do with them? In Pastor Mark’s teaching about the story of Christ’s birth, he will tell you why God went through all the trouble He did to try to restore the relationship He always wanted with you. You’ll learn about the barrier between men and God, why you can’t do anything about it, and what God chose to do to bridge the gulf between Himself and you. And then you will find out about the choice you have to make and what the consequences are for you. Many people, if they think about God at all, wonder why God would bother with puny humans. God doesn’t need people, so why have anything meaningful to do with them? In Pastor Mark’s teaching about the story of Christ’s birth, he will tell you why God went through all the trouble He did to try to restore the relationship He always wanted with you. You’ll learn about the barrier between men and God, why you can’t do anything about it, and what God chose to do to bridge the gulf between Himself and you. And then you will find out about the choice you have to make and what the consequences are for you. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000048941/LFL20191225.mp35df916e02fe56.mp3 Wed, 25 Dec 2019 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer Most people think that, although they’ve done things they’re not proud of, they’re not as “bad” as “other” people. Maybe that “other” person is Charles Manson or Jeffrey Dahmer, for instance. And this dubious standard is what they think qualifies them to get into heaven! Pastor Mark’s teaching today will make it clear that God’s standard is quite a bit different and more stringent than that of most people. You’ll hear that you have absolutely no chance to make it into heaven based on your actions. But you will also hear that there’s an alternative way into heaven – one that God Himself set up. Most people think that, although they’ve done things they’re not proud of, they’re not as “bad” as “other” people. Maybe that “other” person is Charles Manson or Jeffrey Dahmer, for instance. And this dubious standard is what they think qualifies them to get into heaven! Pastor Mark’s teaching today will make it clear that God’s standard is quite a bit different and more stringent than that of most people. You’ll hear that you have absolutely no chance to make it into heaven based on your actions. But you will also hear that there’s an alternative way into heaven – one that God Himself set up. Most people think that, although they’ve done things they’re not proud of, they’re not as “bad” as “other” people. Maybe that “other” person is Charles Manson or Jeffrey Dahmer, for instance. And this dubious standard is what they think qualifies them to get into heaven! Pastor Mark’s teaching today will make it clear that God’s standard is quite a bit different and more stringent than that of most people. You’ll hear that you have absolutely no chance to make it into heaven based on your actions. But you will also hear that there’s an alternative way into heaven – one that God Himself set up. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000048942/LFL20191224.mp35df91731e213e.mp3 Tue, 24 Dec 2019 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer It might seem mean or harsh for God to tell mankind that they’re sinners. Everyone knows what a sinner is, and very few people want to be defined as one. But as God lays out the qualifications for not being a sinner, it becomes pretty apparent that nobody is going to meet that standard. Looking at God’s benchmark and the huge gap between yourself and Him, it might be easy to lose hope. This is why today’s teaching by Pastor Mark is so important. As you listen to him tell you what God did to not only bridge the gap but to delete it, you might begin to better understand the significance of Christ’s birth. It might seem mean or harsh for God to tell mankind that they’re sinners. Everyone knows what a sinner is, and very few people want to be defined as one. But as God lays out the qualifications for not being a sinner, it becomes pretty apparent that nobody is going to meet that standard. Looking at God’s benchmark and the huge gap between yourself and Him, it might be easy to lose hope. This is why today’s teaching by Pastor Mark is so important. As you listen to him tell you what God did to not only bridge the gap but to delete it, you might begin to better understand the significance of Christ’s birth. It might seem mean or harsh for God to tell mankind that they’re sinners. Everyone knows what a sinner is, and very few people want to be defined as one. But as God lays out the qualifications for not being a sinner, it becomes pretty apparent that nobody is going to meet that standard. Looking at God’s benchmark and the huge gap between yourself and Him, it might be easy to lose hope. This is why today’s teaching by Pastor Mark is so important. As you listen to him tell you what God did to not only bridge the gap but to delete it, you might begin to better understand the significance of Christ’s birth. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000048944/LFL20191223.mp35df917be35ed5.mp3 Mon, 23 Dec 2019 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer There sure are lots of reasons to worry these days, aren’t there? Rumors of war, political upheaval, and trade conflicts – the list can go on. And everywhere you look, some new ‘guru’ has a book out trying to tell you how to survive these times and live ‘your best life now’. Pastor Mark will be teaching today about listening to and trusting the ultimate authority – God’s word. You’ll hear what Jesus had to say about trusting in God rather than in yourself or another man. You will learn why you should believe the Bible and what God said through its authors, and what He wants to say to you. There sure are lots of reasons to worry these days, aren’t there? Rumors of war, political upheaval, and trade conflicts – the list can go on. And everywhere you look, some new ‘guru’ has a book out trying to tell you how to survive these times and live ‘your best life now’. Pastor Mark will be teaching today about listening to and trusting the ultimate authority – God’s word. You’ll hear what Jesus had to say about trusting in God rather than in yourself or another man. You will learn why you should believe the Bible and what God said through its authors, and what He wants to say to you. There sure are lots of reasons to worry these days, aren’t there? Rumors of war, political upheaval, and trade conflicts – the list can go on. And everywhere you look, some new ‘guru’ has a book out trying to tell you how to survive these times and live ‘your best life now’. Pastor Mark will be teaching today about listening to and trusting the ultimate authority – God’s word. You’ll hear what Jesus had to say about trusting in God rather than in yourself or another man. You will learn why you should believe the Bible and what God said through its authors, and what He wants to say to you. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000048788/LFL20191220.mp35defdd19c969f.mp3 Fri, 20 Dec 2019 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer Do you worry about stuff? Sure you do – everyone does at one time or another. Have you found out, like many people do, that worrying about a matter doesn’t fix the problem? That seems to be the universal consensus, anyway. Worrying can also cause you to make poor decisions. Pastor Mark will be teaching about one of those instances today. You’ll hear about Joseph’s brothers going back and deciding to lie to Joseph because of the “what if” scenario they created in their minds. You’ll discover the tie between worry and lack of faith, and how to overcome worry. Do you worry about stuff? Sure you do – everyone does at one time or another. Have you found out, like many people do, that worrying about a matter doesn’t fix the problem? That seems to be the universal consensus, anyway. Worrying can also cause you to make poor decisions. Pastor Mark will be teaching about one of those instances today. You’ll hear about Joseph’s brothers going back and deciding to lie to Joseph because of the “what if” scenario they created in their minds. You’ll discover the tie between worry and lack of faith, and how to overcome worry. Do you worry about stuff? Sure you do – everyone does at one time or another. Have you found out, like many people do, that worrying about a matter doesn’t fix the problem? That seems to be the universal consensus, anyway. Worrying can also cause you to make poor decisions. Pastor Mark will be teaching about one of those instances today. You’ll hear about Joseph’s brothers going back and deciding to lie to Joseph because of the “what if” scenario they created in their minds. You’ll discover the tie between worry and lack of faith, and how to overcome worry. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000048789/LFL20191219.mp35defdd8b185fe.mp3 Thu, 19 Dec 2019 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer This world system – news media, society, everything – tells you that you are the master of your own destiny. You have the final say about what goes on in your life and what happens to you. You know that’s not true, though, don’t you? So many things that affect you are out of your control. Pastor Mark will be teaching about the One who does control everything and how He interacts with you and your life. Through the life of Joseph and his family, you’ll discover how God can work in the lives of those who follow Him. And you’ll learn how to understand God’s plans for your own life. This world system – news media, society, everything – tells you that you are the master of your own destiny. You have the final say about what goes on in your life and what happens to you. You know that’s not true, though, don’t you? So many things that affect you are out of your control. Pastor Mark will be teaching about the One who does control everything and how He interacts with you and your life. Through the life of Joseph and his family, you’ll discover how God can work in the lives of those who follow Him. And you’ll learn how to understand God’s plans for your own life. This world system – news media, society, everything – tells you that you are the master of your own destiny. You have the final say about what goes on in your life and what happens to you. You know that’s not true, though, don’t you? So many things that affect you are out of your control. Pastor Mark will be teaching about the One who does control everything and how He interacts with you and your life. Through the life of Joseph and his family, you’ll discover how God can work in the lives of those who follow Him. And you’ll learn how to understand God’s plans for your own life. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000048790/LFL20191218.mp35defde5bf01da.mp3 Wed, 18 Dec 2019 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer Did you know that you’re on a pedestal? That you are on display every day? It’s true. All people who claim to follow Christ are on display in front of the whole world. And how you behave will influence those around you either for or against God. Pastor Mark will be teaching today about the influence Joseph was able to exercise on God’s behalf because of the way he lived his life. His consistent godliness got him noticed by the authorities in his life, all the way up to Pharaoh. You’ll be reminded that you need to live a life of integrity because you never know who might be watching you. Did you know that you’re on a pedestal? That you are on display every day? It’s true. All people who claim to follow Christ are on display in front of the whole world. And how you behave will influence those around you either for or against God. Pastor Mark will be teaching today about the influence Joseph was able to exercise on God’s behalf because of the way he lived his life. His consistent godliness got him noticed by the authorities in his life, all the way up to Pharaoh. You’ll be reminded that you need to live a life of integrity because you never know who might be watching you. Did you know that you’re on a pedestal? That you are on display every day? It’s true. All people who claim to follow Christ are on display in front of the whole world. And how you behave will influence those around you either for or against God. Pastor Mark will be teaching today about the influence Joseph was able to exercise on God’s behalf because of the way he lived his life. His consistent godliness got him noticed by the authorities in his life, all the way up to Pharaoh. You’ll be reminded that you need to live a life of integrity because you never know who might be watching you. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000048791/LFL20191217.mp35defde9f9df52.mp3 Tue, 17 Dec 2019 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer When things in your life take a turn for the worst it’s normal to wonder if God still cares about you. You might even think that God’s not on your side anymore. It’s possible that Jacob felt that way about losing Joseph. But as Pastor Mark will be teaching today, Jacob had lost sight of the bigger picture – that this nation that God had promised would develop from Jacob’s line had to survive. In Jacob’s almost twenty years of grieving for his son he might have become fixated on his loss rather than what he still had. You’ll be reminded in the teaching to focus on God and to discover His plan in the events in your life. When things in your life take a turn for the worst it’s normal to wonder if God still cares about you. You might even think that God’s not on your side anymore. It’s possible that Jacob felt that way about losing Joseph. But as Pastor Mark will be teaching today, Jacob had lost sight of the bigger picture – that this nation that God had promised would develop from Jacob’s line had to survive. In Jacob’s almost twenty years of grieving for his son he might have become fixated on his loss rather than what he still had. You’ll be reminded in the teaching to focus on God and to discover His plan in the events in your life. When things in your life take a turn for the worst it’s normal to wonder if God still cares about you. You might even think that God’s not on your side anymore. It’s possible that Jacob felt that way about losing Joseph. But as Pastor Mark will be teaching today, Jacob had lost sight of the bigger picture – that this nation that God had promised would develop from Jacob’s line had to survive. In Jacob’s almost twenty years of grieving for his son he might have become fixated on his loss rather than what he still had. You’ll be reminded in the teaching to focus on God and to discover His plan in the events in your life. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000048792/LFL20191216.mp35defdeddce2c8.mp3 Mon, 16 Dec 2019 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer As hard as it sometimes may be to forgive someone, it’s much harder to ask somebody to forgive you. Your pride doesn’t want to let you admit that you were wrong, even if what you did was clearly a bad thing. It takes an amazing amount of humility to take the first step in such a situation. You’ll hear Pastor Mark teach about Joseph’s brothers and their making that move to admitting the wrong that they had done, even though things turned out well. You’ll learn more about the power of God in your life as He uses events to refine your character and make you more like His Son Jesus. As hard as it sometimes may be to forgive someone, it’s much harder to ask somebody to forgive you. Your pride doesn’t want to let you admit that you were wrong, even if what you did was clearly a bad thing. It takes an amazing amount of humility to take the first step in such a situation. You’ll hear Pastor Mark teach about Joseph’s brothers and their making that move to admitting the wrong that they had done, even though things turned out well. You’ll learn more about the power of God in your life as He uses events to refine your character and make you more like His Son Jesus. As hard as it sometimes may be to forgive someone, it’s much harder to ask somebody to forgive you. Your pride doesn’t want to let you admit that you were wrong, even if what you did was clearly a bad thing. It takes an amazing amount of humility to take the first step in such a situation. You’ll hear Pastor Mark teach about Joseph’s brothers and their making that move to admitting the wrong that they had done, even though things turned out well. You’ll learn more about the power of God in your life as He uses events to refine your character and make you more like His Son Jesus. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000048630/LFL20191213.mp35de6a54895953.mp3 Fri, 13 Dec 2019 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer You’ve experienced bitterness toward someone, haven’t you? Of course you have; it’s a natural reaction to being hurt. You know it’s wrong to do so and that nothing good will come from it, but… And then you repent and things are better. Pastor Mark will be teaching about the dangers of bitterness but mainly he’ll be talking about the power of forgiveness. You’ll learn about the freedom that forgiveness brings to both parties – the person who did the wrong and the person who was wronged. You will be reminded of the example that everybody knows about, Jesus, and how you can become more like Him. You’ve experienced bitterness toward someone, haven’t you? Of course you have; it’s a natural reaction to being hurt. You know it’s wrong to do so and that nothing good will come from it, but… And then you repent and things are better. Pastor Mark will be teaching about the dangers of bitterness but mainly he’ll be talking about the power of forgiveness. You’ll learn about the freedom that forgiveness brings to both parties – the person who did the wrong and the person who was wronged. You will be reminded of the example that everybody knows about, Jesus, and how you can become more like Him. You’ve experienced bitterness toward someone, haven’t you? Of course you have; it’s a natural reaction to being hurt. You know it’s wrong to do so and that nothing good will come from it, but… And then you repent and things are better. Pastor Mark will be teaching about the dangers of bitterness but mainly he’ll be talking about the power of forgiveness. You’ll learn about the freedom that forgiveness brings to both parties – the person who did the wrong and the person who was wronged. You will be reminded of the example that everybody knows about, Jesus, and how you can become more like Him. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000048631/LFL20191212.mp35de6a5d64c27c.mp3 Thu, 12 Dec 2019 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer Don’t you just get tired of being tested? I mean, you have a crisis, you get through that one and get some breathing space when wham - there comes another one! Some days it seems like it’ll never end, and it just makes you want to give up. Well, Pastor Mark will be teaching that it actually won’t stop; at least not while you’re on this planet. As Joseph – who had been through his share of trials – tests his brothers, you’ll see how their hearts have changed for the better. This is a good reminder not to give up on those around you. Pray for their success as they go through difficulties. Don’t you just get tired of being tested? I mean, you have a crisis, you get through that one and get some breathing space when wham - there comes another one! Some days it seems like it’ll never end, and it just makes you want to give up. Well, Pastor Mark will be teaching that it actually won’t stop; at least not while you’re on this planet. As Joseph – who had been through his share of trials – tests his brothers, you’ll see how their hearts have changed for the better. This is a good reminder not to give up on those around you. Pray for their success as they go through difficulties. Don’t you just get tired of being tested? I mean, you have a crisis, you get through that one and get some breathing space when wham - there comes another one! Some days it seems like it’ll never end, and it just makes you want to give up. Well, Pastor Mark will be teaching that it actually won’t stop; at least not while you’re on this planet. As Joseph – who had been through his share of trials – tests his brothers, you’ll see how their hearts have changed for the better. This is a good reminder not to give up on those around you. Pray for their success as they go through difficulties. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000048632/LFL20191211.mp35de6a65ec279b.mp3 Wed, 11 Dec 2019 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer If you’ve ever done somebody wrong and didn’t admit to it the guilt eats you up, doesn’t it? That certainly was the case for Joseph’s brothers. Twenty years later, and their collective sin and guilt still weighed heavily on them. Pastor Mark will be teaching about this incident and how universal this reaction is to mankind. You’ll be learning about result of their not telling their father the truth and the sorrow he had been living with for that entire time. You will be told the best, the biblical, way to handle situations you might find yourself in and how this all comes back to trusting God in every circumstance. If you’ve ever done somebody wrong and didn’t admit to it the guilt eats you up, doesn’t it? That certainly was the case for Joseph’s brothers. Twenty years later, and their collective sin and guilt still weighed heavily on them. Pastor Mark will be teaching about this incident and how universal this reaction is to mankind. You’ll be learning about result of their not telling their father the truth and the sorrow he had been living with for that entire time. You will be told the best, the biblical, way to handle situations you might find yourself in and how this all comes back to trusting God in every circumstance. If you’ve ever done somebody wrong and didn’t admit to it the guilt eats you up, doesn’t it? That certainly was the case for Joseph’s brothers. Twenty years later, and their collective sin and guilt still weighed heavily on them. Pastor Mark will be teaching about this incident and how universal this reaction is to mankind. You’ll be learning about result of their not telling their father the truth and the sorrow he had been living with for that entire time. You will be told the best, the biblical, way to handle situations you might find yourself in and how this all comes back to trusting God in every circumstance. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000048633/LFL20191210.mp35de6a6bd5cac2.mp3 Tue, 10 Dec 2019 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer Did you ever see or have a bad wound? Not a scrape, but a gash that cut deep into the skin? Maybe you know someone who had a bad injury but didn’t get it treated or cared for. If it got infected it was pretty ugly, wasn’t it? Well unfortunately, Joseph’s family was kind of like that infected wound. Pastor Mark will be teaching about the dysfunction and mess that was happening as a result of the boys’ treachery toward Joseph and their dishonesty toward their father. You’ll hear about God’s desire for all families and people and how Joseph orchestrated events to help his family get the healing it needed. Did you ever see or have a bad wound? Not a scrape, but a gash that cut deep into the skin? Maybe you know someone who had a bad injury but didn’t get it treated or cared for. If it got infected it was pretty ugly, wasn’t it? Well unfortunately, Joseph’s family was kind of like that infected wound. Pastor Mark will be teaching about the dysfunction and mess that was happening as a result of the boys’ treachery toward Joseph and their dishonesty toward their father. You’ll hear about God’s desire for all families and people and how Joseph orchestrated events to help his family get the healing it needed. Did you ever see or have a bad wound? Not a scrape, but a gash that cut deep into the skin? Maybe you know someone who had a bad injury but didn’t get it treated or cared for. If it got infected it was pretty ugly, wasn’t it? Well unfortunately, Joseph’s family was kind of like that infected wound. Pastor Mark will be teaching about the dysfunction and mess that was happening as a result of the boys’ treachery toward Joseph and their dishonesty toward their father. You’ll hear about God’s desire for all families and people and how Joseph orchestrated events to help his family get the healing it needed. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000048634/LFL20191209.mp35de6a708a2306.mp3 Mon, 09 Dec 2019 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer Have you ever done something you knew was wrong but did it anyway? Of course you have – everyone has. That twinge of regret you felt? That was your conscience reminding you of that wrong thing you did. If you didn’t try to repair the wrong, your conscience kept reminding you, didn’t it? Pastor Mark will be teaching about the long-term effect of a guilty conscience in the lives of Joseph’s brothers. You’ll also be able to see what living a life with a pattern of forgiveness can do for you, as you observe Joseph’s behavior toward his brothers. There are lots of good lessons to learn from here. Have you ever done something you knew was wrong but did it anyway? Of course you have – everyone has. That twinge of regret you felt? That was your conscience reminding you of that wrong thing you did. If you didn’t try to repair the wrong, your conscience kept reminding you, didn’t it? Pastor Mark will be teaching about the long-term effect of a guilty conscience in the lives of Joseph’s brothers. You’ll also be able to see what living a life with a pattern of forgiveness can do for you, as you observe Joseph’s behavior toward his brothers. There are lots of good lessons to learn from here. Have you ever done something you knew was wrong but did it anyway? Of course you have – everyone has. That twinge of regret you felt? That was your conscience reminding you of that wrong thing you did. If you didn’t try to repair the wrong, your conscience kept reminding you, didn’t it? Pastor Mark will be teaching about the long-term effect of a guilty conscience in the lives of Joseph’s brothers. You’ll also be able to see what living a life with a pattern of forgiveness can do for you, as you observe Joseph’s behavior toward his brothers. There are lots of good lessons to learn from here. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000048521/LFL20191206.mp35ddd6865388e8.mp3 Fri, 06 Dec 2019 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer Everybody wants God to answer their prayers, but many people’s prayers go unanswered. Maybe that person has never given their life to God in the first place, so there’s no actual relationship there. Maybe they have already received an answer but it’s not the answer that they wanted. Pastor Mark will be teaching about another reason it might seem that God isn’t listening to your prayers. He will be teaching about unforgiveness and the damage it does in your life. He’ll be talking about your need to forgive and, using Joseph as an example, show you how God can bless you when you do life His way. Everybody wants God to answer their prayers, but many people’s prayers go unanswered. Maybe that person has never given their life to God in the first place, so there’s no actual relationship there. Maybe they have already received an answer but it’s not the answer that they wanted. Pastor Mark will be teaching about another reason it might seem that God isn’t listening to your prayers. He will be teaching about unforgiveness and the damage it does in your life. He’ll be talking about your need to forgive and, using Joseph as an example, show you how God can bless you when you do life His way. Everybody wants God to answer their prayers, but many people’s prayers go unanswered. Maybe that person has never given their life to God in the first place, so there’s no actual relationship there. Maybe they have already received an answer but it’s not the answer that they wanted. Pastor Mark will be teaching about another reason it might seem that God isn’t listening to your prayers. He will be teaching about unforgiveness and the damage it does in your life. He’ll be talking about your need to forgive and, using Joseph as an example, show you how God can bless you when you do life His way. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000048523/LFL20191205.mp35ddd68ee4a365.mp3 Thu, 05 Dec 2019 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer It’s been said that revenge is a dish that’s best served cold. The natural tendency is to get even or do more than was done to oneself. This is completely against what God teaches through the Bible. Pastor Mark will be using the life of Joseph to illustrate how God wants you to respond when bad things are done to you. You’ll hear about Joseph’s trials and the wrong things that were done to him. You will learn how Joseph reacted to the injustices done to him and how God was able to use Joseph. Because of his willingness to react in a godly manner, God was able to save Egypt and Joseph’s family. It’s been said that revenge is a dish that’s best served cold. The natural tendency is to get even or do more than was done to oneself. This is completely against what God teaches through the Bible. Pastor Mark will be using the life of Joseph to illustrate how God wants you to respond when bad things are done to you. You’ll hear about Joseph’s trials and the wrong things that were done to him. You will learn how Joseph reacted to the injustices done to him and how God was able to use Joseph. Because of his willingness to react in a godly manner, God was able to save Egypt and Joseph’s family. It’s been said that revenge is a dish that’s best served cold. The natural tendency is to get even or do more than was done to oneself. This is completely against what God teaches through the Bible. Pastor Mark will be using the life of Joseph to illustrate how God wants you to respond when bad things are done to you. You’ll hear about Joseph’s trials and the wrong things that were done to him. You will learn how Joseph reacted to the injustices done to him and how God was able to use Joseph. Because of his willingness to react in a godly manner, God was able to save Egypt and Joseph’s family. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000048524/LFL20191204.mp35ddd69500a891.mp3 Wed, 04 Dec 2019 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer One of the most difficult things for people to do is to forgive. When someone does wrong to you or those you love, forgiveness comes hard. And for some reason there’s the idea of forgetting the hurt that’s wrapped up with the idea of forgiveness. As Pastor Mark teaches about forgiveness and forgetting using Joseph’s story, you’ll be introduced to the biblical understanding of forgiveness and forgetting in regards to hurts done against you. You will discover that what God means by those two words may be different than how you might have come to understand their meaning. One of the most difficult things for people to do is to forgive. When someone does wrong to you or those you love, forgiveness comes hard. And for some reason there’s the idea of forgetting the hurt that’s wrapped up with the idea of forgiveness. As Pastor Mark teaches about forgiveness and forgetting using Joseph’s story, you’ll be introduced to the biblical understanding of forgiveness and forgetting in regards to hurts done against you. You will discover that what God means by those two words may be different than how you might have come to understand their meaning. One of the most difficult things for people to do is to forgive. When someone does wrong to you or those you love, forgiveness comes hard. And for some reason there’s the idea of forgetting the hurt that’s wrapped up with the idea of forgiveness. As Pastor Mark teaches about forgiveness and forgetting using Joseph’s story, you’ll be introduced to the biblical understanding of forgiveness and forgetting in regards to hurts done against you. You will discover that what God means by those two words may be different than how you might have come to understand their meaning. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000048525/LFL20191203.mp35ddd69ad2017f.mp3 Tue, 03 Dec 2019 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer Did you ever ask God, “Why, oh why did you put me in this job?” If you’ve worked more than a few jobs this question has probably crossed your mind. But Joseph was in an even worse situation – he was in prison! But Pastor Mark will tell you in his teaching today that there’s another principle at work for those who serve God. You’ll hear about that principle and how it operates in your life. You will find help in understanding this precept and then you can ask God to show you why you’re where you are. That will allow you to be a better servant of God, showing His love to those around you. Did you ever ask God, “Why, oh why did you put me in this job?” If you’ve worked more than a few jobs this question has probably crossed your mind. But Joseph was in an even worse situation – he was in prison! But Pastor Mark will tell you in his teaching today that there’s another principle at work for those who serve God. You’ll hear about that principle and how it operates in your life. You will find help in understanding this precept and then you can ask God to show you why you’re where you are. That will allow you to be a better servant of God, showing His love to those around you. Did you ever ask God, “Why, oh why did you put me in this job?” If you’ve worked more than a few jobs this question has probably crossed your mind. But Joseph was in an even worse situation – he was in prison! But Pastor Mark will tell you in his teaching today that there’s another principle at work for those who serve God. You’ll hear about that principle and how it operates in your life. You will find help in understanding this precept and then you can ask God to show you why you’re where you are. That will allow you to be a better servant of God, showing His love to those around you. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000048526/LFL20191202.mp35ddd69ef448fb.mp3 Mon, 02 Dec 2019 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer Are you happy with the government? Are there times when they frustrate you? Probably. What if you were in a country ruled by an absolute monarch – would you do what they said? The early church was in that situation. You can read in the book of Acts what the church went through because of their faith. Pastor Mark will be teaching about the responsibility of Christ followers in relationship to their governments. He will be reminding you that your primary allegiance is to God, but that you’re also God’s representative on earth. He will talk about balancing those two responsibilities. Are you happy with the government? Are there times when they frustrate you? Probably. What if you were in a country ruled by an absolute monarch – would you do what they said? The early church was in that situation. You can read in the book of Acts what the church went through because of their faith. Pastor Mark will be teaching about the responsibility of Christ followers in relationship to their governments. He will be reminding you that your primary allegiance is to God, but that you’re also God’s representative on earth. He will talk about balancing those two responsibilities. Are you happy with the government? Are there times when they frustrate you? Probably. What if you were in a country ruled by an absolute monarch – would you do what they said? The early church was in that situation. You can read in the book of Acts what the church went through because of their faith. Pastor Mark will be teaching about the responsibility of Christ followers in relationship to their governments. He will be reminding you that your primary allegiance is to God, but that you’re also God’s representative on earth. He will talk about balancing those two responsibilities. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000048328/LFL20191129.mp35dd42b30c8c37.mp3 Fri, 29 Nov 2019 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer As a Christ follower, do you sometimes find it hard to keep remembering that this world is not the end of your existence? That there’s another place being prepared for you by Jesus? Sure, the monotony of this life can certainly grind you down, and bad circumstances only make it worse. Pastor Mark will be teaching about Joseph, the prisoner. As an inmate his daily routine would have been strictly controlled. And yet you will hear about his prospering while in prison and gaining favor with those around him. You’ll get to learn how he did that and how you can apply those traits to your own life. As a Christ follower, do you sometimes find it hard to keep remembering that this world is not the end of your existence? That there’s another place being prepared for you by Jesus? Sure, the monotony of this life can certainly grind you down, and bad circumstances only make it worse. Pastor Mark will be teaching about Joseph, the prisoner. As an inmate his daily routine would have been strictly controlled. And yet you will hear about his prospering while in prison and gaining favor with those around him. You’ll get to learn how he did that and how you can apply those traits to your own life. As a Christ follower, do you sometimes find it hard to keep remembering that this world is not the end of your existence? That there’s another place being prepared for you by Jesus? Sure, the monotony of this life can certainly grind you down, and bad circumstances only make it worse. Pastor Mark will be teaching about Joseph, the prisoner. As an inmate his daily routine would have been strictly controlled. And yet you will hear about his prospering while in prison and gaining favor with those around him. You’ll get to learn how he did that and how you can apply those traits to your own life. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000048330/LFL20191128.mp35dd42bc964c60.mp3 Thu, 28 Nov 2019 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer The normal thing for people to do when they encounter difficulties is to withdraw from others and concentrate on themselves. They’re trying to figure out how and why they got into their mess and more importantly how to get out of their situation. Pastor Mark’s teaching today will tell you that there’s no indication that Joseph was wallowing in self-pity. Instead, he was engaged in doing his job and maintaining a close relationship with God, however difficult that might have been. Pastor Mark will share some tips for cultivating the same attitude towards life and God that Joseph had. The normal thing for people to do when they encounter difficulties is to withdraw from others and concentrate on themselves. They’re trying to figure out how and why they got into their mess and more importantly how to get out of their situation. Pastor Mark’s teaching today will tell you that there’s no indication that Joseph was wallowing in self-pity. Instead, he was engaged in doing his job and maintaining a close relationship with God, however difficult that might have been. Pastor Mark will share some tips for cultivating the same attitude towards life and God that Joseph had. The normal thing for people to do when they encounter difficulties is to withdraw from others and concentrate on themselves. They’re trying to figure out how and why they got into their mess and more importantly how to get out of their situation. Pastor Mark’s teaching today will tell you that there’s no indication that Joseph was wallowing in self-pity. Instead, he was engaged in doing his job and maintaining a close relationship with God, however difficult that might have been. Pastor Mark will share some tips for cultivating the same attitude towards life and God that Joseph had. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000048331/LFL20191127.mp35dd42c6941438.mp3 Wed, 27 Nov 2019 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer There was a popular song a few years ago that stated, “The waiting is the hardest part”. That is a true statement, especially when you’re going through a rough patch that seems like it’ll never end. You could say that Joseph was in that situation. Falsely accused of a heinous crime and imprisoned for it. But Pastor Mark will be talking about Joseph’s secret weapon that he may not have known he had. Joseph’s devotion to God allowed God to work behind the scenes on Joseph’s behalf. You will hear how you, too, can discover how God can work in your life, despite your difficulties. There was a popular song a few years ago that stated, “The waiting is the hardest part”. That is a true statement, especially when you’re going through a rough patch that seems like it’ll never end. You could say that Joseph was in that situation. Falsely accused of a heinous crime and imprisoned for it. But Pastor Mark will be talking about Joseph’s secret weapon that he may not have known he had. Joseph’s devotion to God allowed God to work behind the scenes on Joseph’s behalf. You will hear how you, too, can discover how God can work in your life, despite your difficulties. There was a popular song a few years ago that stated, “The waiting is the hardest part”. That is a true statement, especially when you’re going through a rough patch that seems like it’ll never end. You could say that Joseph was in that situation. Falsely accused of a heinous crime and imprisoned for it. But Pastor Mark will be talking about Joseph’s secret weapon that he may not have known he had. Joseph’s devotion to God allowed God to work behind the scenes on Joseph’s behalf. You will hear how you, too, can discover how God can work in your life, despite your difficulties. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000048332/LFL20191126.mp35dd42cf16f7ed.mp3 Tue, 26 Nov 2019 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer One of the hardest things for Christ followers to wrap their minds around is the issue of hardships and difficulties in life and God’s place in those. Losing a job – or a child – is stressful enough; trying to place that in what you think of as God’s plan for your life is tricky. Pastor Mark will be teaching about Joseph’s story. You’ll hear how God, although He didn’t create the negative circumstances in Joseph’s life, used those situations to build Joseph’s character to become godlier. You’ll learn what Joseph did to maintain his integrity, and how you can implement those in your life. One of the hardest things for Christ followers to wrap their minds around is the issue of hardships and difficulties in life and God’s place in those. Losing a job – or a child – is stressful enough; trying to place that in what you think of as God’s plan for your life is tricky. Pastor Mark will be teaching about Joseph’s story. You’ll hear how God, although He didn’t create the negative circumstances in Joseph’s life, used those situations to build Joseph’s character to become godlier. You’ll learn what Joseph did to maintain his integrity, and how you can implement those in your life. One of the hardest things for Christ followers to wrap their minds around is the issue of hardships and difficulties in life and God’s place in those. Losing a job – or a child – is stressful enough; trying to place that in what you think of as God’s plan for your life is tricky. Pastor Mark will be teaching about Joseph’s story. You’ll hear how God, although He didn’t create the negative circumstances in Joseph’s life, used those situations to build Joseph’s character to become godlier. You’ll learn what Joseph did to maintain his integrity, and how you can implement those in your life. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000048333/LFL20191125.mp35dd42d4a9c696.mp3 Mon, 25 Nov 2019 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer There are so many times in life where you might be tempted to just throw in the towel. Cares and worries pile up, friends and family get hurt or die - all kinds of stuff; you wonder how you can keep going. Surely there were points in Joseph’s life when he might have been tempted to feel the same way, but Pastor Mark will be teaching about what kept Joseph going. You’ll learn the kind of mindset that Joseph had and the hope in God that made it possible for him to endure the trials he experienced. And you’ll discover that the tools he used to overcome his situations can be yours as well. There are so many times in life where you might be tempted to just throw in the towel. Cares and worries pile up, friends and family get hurt or die - all kinds of stuff; you wonder how you can keep going. Surely there were points in Joseph’s life when he might have been tempted to feel the same way, but Pastor Mark will be teaching about what kept Joseph going. You’ll learn the kind of mindset that Joseph had and the hope in God that made it possible for him to endure the trials he experienced. And you’ll discover that the tools he used to overcome his situations can be yours as well. There are so many times in life where you might be tempted to just throw in the towel. Cares and worries pile up, friends and family get hurt or die - all kinds of stuff; you wonder how you can keep going. Surely there were points in Joseph’s life when he might have been tempted to feel the same way, but Pastor Mark will be teaching about what kept Joseph going. You’ll learn the kind of mindset that Joseph had and the hope in God that made it possible for him to endure the trials he experienced. And you’ll discover that the tools he used to overcome his situations can be yours as well. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000048252/LFL20191122.mp35dcedd0995b6e.mp3 Fri, 22 Nov 2019 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer You remember the saying, “Don’t touch the fire; you’ll get burned”, don’t you? Did you ignore that warning? That fire hurt, didn’t it? People are often given advice like that when they’re young. Sometimes it’s followed, sometimes not. Pastor Mark will be teaching about some of those warnings the Bible gives. Even though the Bible hadn’t been written yet, Joseph knew about the principles that God had established. Pastor Mark will be reminding you about your true loyalty, where it should be and to Whom it should be directed. Making God look good should be your number one priority. You remember the saying, “Don’t touch the fire; you’ll get burned”, don’t you? Did you ignore that warning? That fire hurt, didn’t it? People are often given advice like that when they’re young. Sometimes it’s followed, sometimes not. Pastor Mark will be teaching about some of those warnings the Bible gives. Even though the Bible hadn’t been written yet, Joseph knew about the principles that God had established. Pastor Mark will be reminding you about your true loyalty, where it should be and to Whom it should be directed. Making God look good should be your number one priority. You remember the saying, “Don’t touch the fire; you’ll get burned”, don’t you? Did you ignore that warning? That fire hurt, didn’t it? People are often given advice like that when they’re young. Sometimes it’s followed, sometimes not. Pastor Mark will be teaching about some of those warnings the Bible gives. Even though the Bible hadn’t been written yet, Joseph knew about the principles that God had established. Pastor Mark will be reminding you about your true loyalty, where it should be and to Whom it should be directed. Making God look good should be your number one priority. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000048253/LFL20191121.mp35dcedd5b8cd7b.mp3 Thu, 21 Nov 2019 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer Dealing with negative work situations is one of the hardest things for people to deal with. It’s like the drip of a leaky faucet – it won’t stop and you can’t get away from it. As bad as your situation might be, though, you’re probably not an actual slave, although sometimes you might feel like one. Pastor Mark will be teaching about Joseph’s story and his condition. You’ll hear about how much God blessed him in spite of his circumstances. You will learn how Joseph was able to gain his master’s favor, and you will find out things you can do to change your attitude from negative to positive. Dealing with negative work situations is one of the hardest things for people to deal with. It’s like the drip of a leaky faucet – it won’t stop and you can’t get away from it. As bad as your situation might be, though, you’re probably not an actual slave, although sometimes you might feel like one. Pastor Mark will be teaching about Joseph’s story and his condition. You’ll hear about how much God blessed him in spite of his circumstances. You will learn how Joseph was able to gain his master’s favor, and you will find out things you can do to change your attitude from negative to positive. Dealing with negative work situations is one of the hardest things for people to deal with. It’s like the drip of a leaky faucet – it won’t stop and you can’t get away from it. As bad as your situation might be, though, you’re probably not an actual slave, although sometimes you might feel like one. Pastor Mark will be teaching about Joseph’s story and his condition. You’ll hear about how much God blessed him in spite of his circumstances. You will learn how Joseph was able to gain his master’s favor, and you will find out things you can do to change your attitude from negative to positive. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000048254/LFL20191120.mp35dceddd41874d.mp3 Wed, 20 Nov 2019 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer You know, when you’re tempted to sin it seems sooo good, and no one will ever know! How often have you found the reality to be that: it wasn’t so great, and the people you least wanted to discover the sin did find out. That is the true nature of sin. Pastor Mark will be reminding you of that fact in his teaching today. You will hear about a wrong done to Joseph and the repercussions of his brothers hiding that wrong from their father. You will hear that sin can affect a wider range of people than you could imagine. You’ll also find out how to be freed from the consequences of sin – your sin and others’ sins against you. You know, when you’re tempted to sin it seems sooo good, and no one will ever know! How often have you found the reality to be that: it wasn’t so great, and the people you least wanted to discover the sin did find out. That is the true nature of sin. Pastor Mark will be reminding you of that fact in his teaching today. You will hear about a wrong done to Joseph and the repercussions of his brothers hiding that wrong from their father. You will hear that sin can affect a wider range of people than you could imagine. You’ll also find out how to be freed from the consequences of sin – your sin and others’ sins against you. You know, when you’re tempted to sin it seems sooo good, and no one will ever know! How often have you found the reality to be that: it wasn’t so great, and the people you least wanted to discover the sin did find out. That is the true nature of sin. Pastor Mark will be reminding you of that fact in his teaching today. You will hear about a wrong done to Joseph and the repercussions of his brothers hiding that wrong from their father. You will hear that sin can affect a wider range of people than you could imagine. You’ll also find out how to be freed from the consequences of sin – your sin and others’ sins against you. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000048255/LFL20191119.mp35dcede4b5c12e.mp3 Tue, 19 Nov 2019 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer As you go through your day, day after day, it’s easy and common to get the idea that you’re the commander of your ship – that you call the shots in your life. Even if you are a Christian it’s not surprising to take on that mindset. Scripture, however, begs to differ. God makes it pretty clear that He’s the one who rules over every life. Pastor Mark will be teaching about Joseph’s life story and how God used all of the events in Joseph’s life to make him the kind of man that God could work through. You’ll discover that even the most awful events in your life can be used by God to improve you as a person. As you go through your day, day after day, it’s easy and common to get the idea that you’re the commander of your ship – that you call the shots in your life. Even if you are a Christian it’s not surprising to take on that mindset. Scripture, however, begs to differ. God makes it pretty clear that He’s the one who rules over every life. Pastor Mark will be teaching about Joseph’s life story and how God used all of the events in Joseph’s life to make him the kind of man that God could work through. You’ll discover that even the most awful events in your life can be used by God to improve you as a person. As you go through your day, day after day, it’s easy and common to get the idea that you’re the commander of your ship – that you call the shots in your life. Even if you are a Christian it’s not surprising to take on that mindset. Scripture, however, begs to differ. God makes it pretty clear that He’s the one who rules over every life. Pastor Mark will be teaching about Joseph’s life story and how God used all of the events in Joseph’s life to make him the kind of man that God could work through. You’ll discover that even the most awful events in your life can be used by God to improve you as a person. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000048256/LFL20191118.mp35dcede9d9668e.mp3 Mon, 18 Nov 2019 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer Do you get frustrated with the direction your life seems to have taken? Maybe you’re in what you consider a dead end job with no prospects for advancement, or your employer just doesn’t like you. Pastor Mark will be teaching about someone who was disliked by all of his brothers, which caused them to do a terrible thing to him. As the teaching progresses, you’ll learn how God, who had a plan for that young man, wasn’t taken by surprise by what happened to this kid. You will find out the secret to staying in the will of God, which will certainly be helpful to you with your troubles. Do you get frustrated with the direction your life seems to have taken? Maybe you’re in what you consider a dead end job with no prospects for advancement, or your employer just doesn’t like you. Pastor Mark will be teaching about someone who was disliked by all of his brothers, which caused them to do a terrible thing to him. As the teaching progresses, you’ll learn how God, who had a plan for that young man, wasn’t taken by surprise by what happened to this kid. You will find out the secret to staying in the will of God, which will certainly be helpful to you with your troubles. Do you get frustrated with the direction your life seems to have taken? Maybe you’re in what you consider a dead end job with no prospects for advancement, or your employer just doesn’t like you. Pastor Mark will be teaching about someone who was disliked by all of his brothers, which caused them to do a terrible thing to him. As the teaching progresses, you’ll learn how God, who had a plan for that young man, wasn’t taken by surprise by what happened to this kid. You will find out the secret to staying in the will of God, which will certainly be helpful to you with your troubles. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000048014/LFL20191115.mp35dc1b895146b9.mp3 Fri, 15 Nov 2019 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer When you read the stories in the Bible of men and women that God used to do amazing things, it’s easy to think that God couldn’t use you in the same manner, isn’t it? That’s a natural tendency. It’s also, from God’s perspective, wrong. Pastor Mark will be teaching about the reality, which is that God can only work in this world through people. He could interact directly with every person on earth but He has chosen to use people – weak, frail, undependable people – like you. You’ll start to learn how to get in the right frame of mind and spiritual place that you will be a fit servant for God’s use. When you read the stories in the Bible of men and women that God used to do amazing things, it’s easy to think that God couldn’t use you in the same manner, isn’t it? That’s a natural tendency. It’s also, from God’s perspective, wrong. Pastor Mark will be teaching about the reality, which is that God can only work in this world through people. He could interact directly with every person on earth but He has chosen to use people – weak, frail, undependable people – like you. You’ll start to learn how to get in the right frame of mind and spiritual place that you will be a fit servant for God’s use. When you read the stories in the Bible of men and women that God used to do amazing things, it’s easy to think that God couldn’t use you in the same manner, isn’t it? That’s a natural tendency. It’s also, from God’s perspective, wrong. Pastor Mark will be teaching about the reality, which is that God can only work in this world through people. He could interact directly with every person on earth but He has chosen to use people – weak, frail, undependable people – like you. You’ll start to learn how to get in the right frame of mind and spiritual place that you will be a fit servant for God’s use. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000048015/LFL20191114.mp35dc1b95f0956e.mp3 Thu, 14 Nov 2019 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer God’s thought processes are so far advanced beyond how humans think. You’re probably thinking, that’s the advantage of knowing everything. Right? And because He knows the past, present and future, as well as knowing what all men and women are or will be thinking, He can orchestrate people and events to accomplish His goals. Pastor Mark will be teaching about God’s use of willing people to get done on the earth what He wants to have done. As you listen to today’s message, consider your own willingness to be used by God to accomplish His grand plan for the world through your life. God’s thought processes are so far advanced beyond how humans think. You’re probably thinking, that’s the advantage of knowing everything. Right? And because He knows the past, present and future, as well as knowing what all men and women are or will be thinking, He can orchestrate people and events to accomplish His goals. Pastor Mark will be teaching about God’s use of willing people to get done on the earth what He wants to have done. As you listen to today’s message, consider your own willingness to be used by God to accomplish His grand plan for the world through your life. God’s thought processes are so far advanced beyond how humans think. You’re probably thinking, that’s the advantage of knowing everything. Right? And because He knows the past, present and future, as well as knowing what all men and women are or will be thinking, He can orchestrate people and events to accomplish His goals. Pastor Mark will be teaching about God’s use of willing people to get done on the earth what He wants to have done. As you listen to today’s message, consider your own willingness to be used by God to accomplish His grand plan for the world through your life. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000048017/LFL20191113.mp35dc1ba0db99b3.mp3 Wed, 13 Nov 2019 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer Around the world, there’s an epidemic of suicide. People are killing themselves because they don’t feel they have a better option. Despair and hopelessness pervades the societies of the planet. People ask why is there this despair and hopelessness? Pastor Mark will be teaching about one of the biblical reasons for these troubles: that people don’t really know who they are and why they’re here. Pastor Mark will be telling you what the Bible has to say about your purpose on this earth. He’ll show you that God says that you’re no accident of birth, and that He really does love you and has a plan for your life. Around the world, there’s an epidemic of suicide. People are killing themselves because they don’t feel they have a better option. Despair and hopelessness pervades the societies of the planet. People ask why is there this despair and hopelessness? Pastor Mark will be teaching about one of the biblical reasons for these troubles: that people don’t really know who they are and why they’re here. Pastor Mark will be telling you what the Bible has to say about your purpose on this earth. He’ll show you that God says that you’re no accident of birth, and that He really does love you and has a plan for your life. Around the world, there’s an epidemic of suicide. People are killing themselves because they don’t feel they have a better option. Despair and hopelessness pervades the societies of the planet. People ask why is there this despair and hopelessness? Pastor Mark will be teaching about one of the biblical reasons for these troubles: that people don’t really know who they are and why they’re here. Pastor Mark will be telling you what the Bible has to say about your purpose on this earth. He’ll show you that God says that you’re no accident of birth, and that He really does love you and has a plan for your life. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000048018/LFL20191112.mp35dc1ba4daec44.mp3 Tue, 12 Nov 2019 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer If you are a Christ follower, you probably have people and circumstances that you care about deeply. Maybe you have a child who is living a lifestyle characterized by sinful behavior. Maybe you have a job decision that involves a radical change in responsibility or location. And you just don’t know what to do or how to pray about it. Pastor Mark’s teaching today will inform you that you don’t have to know how to pray specifically about these situations. What you do have to realize is that in these times, the Holy Spirit does know how best to pray about these matters. You need to ask Him to help you – He will. If you are a Christ follower, you probably have people and circumstances that you care about deeply. Maybe you have a child who is living a lifestyle characterized by sinful behavior. Maybe you have a job decision that involves a radical change in responsibility or location. And you just don’t know what to do or how to pray about it. Pastor Mark’s teaching today will inform you that you don’t have to know how to pray specifically about these situations. What you do have to realize is that in these times, the Holy Spirit does know how best to pray about these matters. You need to ask Him to help you – He will. If you are a Christ follower, you probably have people and circumstances that you care about deeply. Maybe you have a child who is living a lifestyle characterized by sinful behavior. Maybe you have a job decision that involves a radical change in responsibility or location. And you just don’t know what to do or how to pray about it. Pastor Mark’s teaching today will inform you that you don’t have to know how to pray specifically about these situations. What you do have to realize is that in these times, the Holy Spirit does know how best to pray about these matters. You need to ask Him to help you – He will. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000048019/LFL20191111.mp35dc1ba8ab2bf8.mp3 Mon, 11 Nov 2019 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer Do you read your Bible regularly, outside of church services? Do you own a Bible? If your answer to either or both of those questions is “No”, you are missing one of the most important weapons in your spiritual arsenal. Pastor Mark will be teaching extensively on the spiritual defenses God has made available to you and why you should be aware of and how to use them. He’ll also be teaching about the single offensive weapon that you have. You will learn what it is, why it’s so important to learn to use it effectively, and the danger to your spiritual health if you ignore this weapon. Do you read your Bible regularly, outside of church services? Do you own a Bible? If your answer to either or both of those questions is “No”, you are missing one of the most important weapons in your spiritual arsenal. Pastor Mark will be teaching extensively on the spiritual defenses God has made available to you and why you should be aware of and how to use them. He’ll also be teaching about the single offensive weapon that you have. You will learn what it is, why it’s so important to learn to use it effectively, and the danger to your spiritual health if you ignore this weapon. Do you read your Bible regularly, outside of church services? Do you own a Bible? If your answer to either or both of those questions is “No”, you are missing one of the most important weapons in your spiritual arsenal. Pastor Mark will be teaching extensively on the spiritual defenses God has made available to you and why you should be aware of and how to use them. He’ll also be teaching about the single offensive weapon that you have. You will learn what it is, why it’s so important to learn to use it effectively, and the danger to your spiritual health if you ignore this weapon. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000047829/LFL20191108.mp35db8716954a39.mp3 Fri, 08 Nov 2019 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer Do you ever wonder why there have been such strenuous and sustained attacks on the Bible for many years? Even from those who claim to be members of Christ’s body, the Church? It’s clear that the Devil hates the scriptures because it has foretold his demise, as do those who – knowingly or not – are on his side. Pastor Mark will be teaching about the warfare all Christ followers are engaged in and the weapons that God has given them to use. He’ll also be discussing why God gave these particular weapons as well as the type of enemies you are to use them against. Do you ever wonder why there have been such strenuous and sustained attacks on the Bible for many years? Even from those who claim to be members of Christ’s body, the Church? It’s clear that the Devil hates the scriptures because it has foretold his demise, as do those who – knowingly or not – are on his side. Pastor Mark will be teaching about the warfare all Christ followers are engaged in and the weapons that God has given them to use. He’ll also be discussing why God gave these particular weapons as well as the type of enemies you are to use them against. Do you ever wonder why there have been such strenuous and sustained attacks on the Bible for many years? Even from those who claim to be members of Christ’s body, the Church? It’s clear that the Devil hates the scriptures because it has foretold his demise, as do those who – knowingly or not – are on his side. Pastor Mark will be teaching about the warfare all Christ followers are engaged in and the weapons that God has given them to use. He’ll also be discussing why God gave these particular weapons as well as the type of enemies you are to use them against. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000047830/LFL20191107.mp35db8729c06b2c.mp3 Thu, 07 Nov 2019 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer Have you ever watched one of those nature shows where a couple of male deer or rams are trying to become the dominant male? They are literally butting heads. One of the striking things is that they don’t stop until one of them is clearly defeated – the attacks are relentless. Pastor Mark’s teaching today will remind you that Satan’s attacks on you are unyielding as well. You’ll be learning about the defenses that God has made available to you to protect yourself against the devil. You will also hear the ways that the world system cooperates with Satan, so you’ll learn how to beat that enemy, too. Have you ever watched one of those nature shows where a couple of male deer or rams are trying to become the dominant male? They are literally butting heads. One of the striking things is that they don’t stop until one of them is clearly defeated – the attacks are relentless. Pastor Mark’s teaching today will remind you that Satan’s attacks on you are unyielding as well. You’ll be learning about the defenses that God has made available to you to protect yourself against the devil. You will also hear the ways that the world system cooperates with Satan, so you’ll learn how to beat that enemy, too. Have you ever watched one of those nature shows where a couple of male deer or rams are trying to become the dominant male? They are literally butting heads. One of the striking things is that they don’t stop until one of them is clearly defeated – the attacks are relentless. Pastor Mark’s teaching today will remind you that Satan’s attacks on you are unyielding as well. You’ll be learning about the defenses that God has made available to you to protect yourself against the devil. You will also hear the ways that the world system cooperates with Satan, so you’ll learn how to beat that enemy, too. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000047831/Processing....mp3 Wed, 06 Nov 2019 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer It’s easy to not think about things like warfare because America isn’t in a conventional war at this time, and neither are her allies. Thus, thinking about things like military strategy or espionage don’t come quickly to mind for most people. The Bible, however, states that there is a conflict that has been going on for millennia and won’t soon end. Pastor Mark will be trying to get you to think about this spiritual warfare and its effect on your everyday living. He will tell you how to get on the right side of the battle and also how to defend yourself from the enemies that you can’t see with your physical eyes. It’s easy to not think about things like warfare because America isn’t in a conventional war at this time, and neither are her allies. Thus, thinking about things like military strategy or espionage don’t come quickly to mind for most people. The Bible, however, states that there is a conflict that has been going on for millennia and won’t soon end. Pastor Mark will be trying to get you to think about this spiritual warfare and its effect on your everyday living. He will tell you how to get on the right side of the battle and also how to defend yourself from the enemies that you can’t see with your physical eyes. It’s easy to not think about things like warfare because America isn’t in a conventional war at this time, and neither are her allies. Thus, thinking about things like military strategy or espionage don’t come quickly to mind for most people. The Bible, however, states that there is a conflict that has been going on for millennia and won’t soon end. Pastor Mark will be trying to get you to think about this spiritual warfare and its effect on your everyday living. He will tell you how to get on the right side of the battle and also how to defend yourself from the enemies that you can’t see with your physical eyes. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000047832/Processing....mp3 Tue, 05 Nov 2019 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer Have you ever gotten really mad at someone and then had to go back and apologize? Of course you have – everyone has done that. Did you ever think about the spiritual consequences of your anger? How the person you went off on may now think about Christians or about Jesus? Well, Pastor Mark will be teaching about the importance of not just not being angry but about how you live every aspect of your life. He will be teaching that because there are only two sides to the spiritual realm – God’s and Satan’s – that which side you choose to work for affects everyone you come into contact with. Have you ever gotten really mad at someone and then had to go back and apologize? Of course you have – everyone has done that. Did you ever think about the spiritual consequences of your anger? How the person you went off on may now think about Christians or about Jesus? Well, Pastor Mark will be teaching about the importance of not just not being angry but about how you live every aspect of your life. He will be teaching that because there are only two sides to the spiritual realm – God’s and Satan’s – that which side you choose to work for affects everyone you come into contact with. Have you ever gotten really mad at someone and then had to go back and apologize? Of course you have – everyone has done that. Did you ever think about the spiritual consequences of your anger? How the person you went off on may now think about Christians or about Jesus? Well, Pastor Mark will be teaching about the importance of not just not being angry but about how you live every aspect of your life. He will be teaching that because there are only two sides to the spiritual realm – God’s and Satan’s – that which side you choose to work for affects everyone you come into contact with. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000047834/LFL20191104.mp35db873d9bccac.mp3 Mon, 04 Nov 2019 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer There was a time in America when there was respect given to biblical principles. Even though the people may not have themselves been Christ followers, they respected the underlying principles of the Bible. Those days are long gone. The Bible and Christians are made fun of or scorned for believing what God says in His word. Pastor Mark will be teaching about this battle. He will also be talking about the entities behind the physical manifestation of the battle: God and Satan. You’ll become more aware of this part of your life, your role in it, and how to be on the winning side. There was a time in America when there was respect given to biblical principles. Even though the people may not have themselves been Christ followers, they respected the underlying principles of the Bible. Those days are long gone. The Bible and Christians are made fun of or scorned for believing what God says in His word. Pastor Mark will be teaching about this battle. He will also be talking about the entities behind the physical manifestation of the battle: God and Satan. You’ll become more aware of this part of your life, your role in it, and how to be on the winning side. There was a time in America when there was respect given to biblical principles. Even though the people may not have themselves been Christ followers, they respected the underlying principles of the Bible. Those days are long gone. The Bible and Christians are made fun of or scorned for believing what God says in His word. Pastor Mark will be teaching about this battle. He will also be talking about the entities behind the physical manifestation of the battle: God and Satan. You’ll become more aware of this part of your life, your role in it, and how to be on the winning side. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000047683/LFL20191101.mp35daf380d5d5b8.mp3 Fri, 01 Nov 2019 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer Hollywood has made it difficult for Christians, let alone unbelievers, to take the spiritual world seriously. The devil dressed in a red suit with a pitchfork and horns on his head? angels as cute little cherubs with bow and arrows or harps, floating on clouds? What a joke! In the Bible, when angels appeared to humans, the first thing they said was, “Fear not”. Doesn’t sound like people saw a cute cherub, does it? Pastor Mark will be teaching about the seriousness of the spiritual, unseen realm and the battle that has been going on since before time, and your – yes, your – place in it. Hollywood has made it difficult for Christians, let alone unbelievers, to take the spiritual world seriously. The devil dressed in a red suit with a pitchfork and horns on his head? angels as cute little cherubs with bow and arrows or harps, floating on clouds? What a joke! In the Bible, when angels appeared to humans, the first thing they said was, “Fear not”. Doesn’t sound like people saw a cute cherub, does it? Pastor Mark will be teaching about the seriousness of the spiritual, unseen realm and the battle that has been going on since before time, and your – yes, your – place in it. Hollywood has made it difficult for Christians, let alone unbelievers, to take the spiritual world seriously. The devil dressed in a red suit with a pitchfork and horns on his head? angels as cute little cherubs with bow and arrows or harps, floating on clouds? What a joke! In the Bible, when angels appeared to humans, the first thing they said was, “Fear not”. Doesn’t sound like people saw a cute cherub, does it? Pastor Mark will be teaching about the seriousness of the spiritual, unseen realm and the battle that has been going on since before time, and your – yes, your – place in it. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000047684/LFL20191031.mp35daf3859c1f76.mp3 Thu, 31 Oct 2019 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer There’s a danger as you mature in your Christian experience to diminish the effect of the spiritual realm in your life. Sure, you have a prayer life and God answers those in one way or another. But it’s easy to forget that you have an enemy; a former master who wants to destroy the spiritual progress you’ve made. In Pastor Mark’s teaching today, he will be reminding you that you got to this point in your walk with Christ by trusting God and letting the Holy Spirit empower you against Satan’s schemes. And no matter how far you go with Jesus, you need His help every step of the way. There’s a danger as you mature in your Christian experience to diminish the effect of the spiritual realm in your life. Sure, you have a prayer life and God answers those in one way or another. But it’s easy to forget that you have an enemy; a former master who wants to destroy the spiritual progress you’ve made. In Pastor Mark’s teaching today, he will be reminding you that you got to this point in your walk with Christ by trusting God and letting the Holy Spirit empower you against Satan’s schemes. And no matter how far you go with Jesus, you need His help every step of the way. There’s a danger as you mature in your Christian experience to diminish the effect of the spiritual realm in your life. Sure, you have a prayer life and God answers those in one way or another. But it’s easy to forget that you have an enemy; a former master who wants to destroy the spiritual progress you’ve made. In Pastor Mark’s teaching today, he will be reminding you that you got to this point in your walk with Christ by trusting God and letting the Holy Spirit empower you against Satan’s schemes. And no matter how far you go with Jesus, you need His help every step of the way. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000047685/LFL20191030.mp35daf38b672bc7.mp3 Wed, 30 Oct 2019 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer Have you reached personal perfection yet? Of course you haven’t – no one has. But, you might say, I’m a much better person than I used to be! That may be true. In fact, if you’re a Christ follower, that should be true. But you also know that you have a long way to go to reach perfection in God’s eyes. The reality, of course, is that you won’t be perfect in thought and action until you reach heaven. Pastor Mark’s teaching will be reminding you of that fact. He’ll also talk about other aspects of your relationship with God that you have: forgiveness and restoration. Have you reached personal perfection yet? Of course you haven’t – no one has. But, you might say, I’m a much better person than I used to be! That may be true. In fact, if you’re a Christ follower, that should be true. But you also know that you have a long way to go to reach perfection in God’s eyes. The reality, of course, is that you won’t be perfect in thought and action until you reach heaven. Pastor Mark’s teaching will be reminding you of that fact. He’ll also talk about other aspects of your relationship with God that you have: forgiveness and restoration. Have you reached personal perfection yet? Of course you haven’t – no one has. But, you might say, I’m a much better person than I used to be! That may be true. In fact, if you’re a Christ follower, that should be true. But you also know that you have a long way to go to reach perfection in God’s eyes. The reality, of course, is that you won’t be perfect in thought and action until you reach heaven. Pastor Mark’s teaching will be reminding you of that fact. He’ll also talk about other aspects of your relationship with God that you have: forgiveness and restoration. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000047686/LFL20191029.mp35daf3905de199.mp3 Tue, 29 Oct 2019 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer When you were a child, did your parents warn you against hanging out with the “wrong people” or going to “bad places”? If you went against your parents’ advice, did you learn why your parents tried to warn you away? If you’re honest with yourself you probably answered, “Yes”. Pastor Mark will be teaching that God, as your Creator, knows what’s best for you – better than you will ever know. And because He loves you, He’s left you instructions for how best to live your life. You’ll learn some of what those dos and don’ts are today in addition to being cautioned against being tricked by a new breed of “bad person”. When you were a child, did your parents warn you against hanging out with the “wrong people” or going to “bad places”? If you went against your parents’ advice, did you learn why your parents tried to warn you away? If you’re honest with yourself you probably answered, “Yes”. Pastor Mark will be teaching that God, as your Creator, knows what’s best for you – better than you will ever know. And because He loves you, He’s left you instructions for how best to live your life. You’ll learn some of what those dos and don’ts are today in addition to being cautioned against being tricked by a new breed of “bad person”. When you were a child, did your parents warn you against hanging out with the “wrong people” or going to “bad places”? If you went against your parents’ advice, did you learn why your parents tried to warn you away? If you’re honest with yourself you probably answered, “Yes”. Pastor Mark will be teaching that God, as your Creator, knows what’s best for you – better than you will ever know. And because He loves you, He’s left you instructions for how best to live your life. You’ll learn some of what those dos and don’ts are today in addition to being cautioned against being tricked by a new breed of “bad person”. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000047687/Processing....mp3 Mon, 28 Oct 2019 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer There have been a lot of changes on the sexual scene especially in the last fifty years. The increasing prevalence of sex outside of marriage, the increasing acceptance of homosexuality and the rise of the “trans-“ movement can’t be ignored. The question for the Christ follower to these trends in the world is, how to respond to all of these things with a Jesus attitude? Pastor Mark will be covering what a biblical response is in his teaching today. He’ll also be talking about why these changes have come about as well as what the Bible has to say about what you see around you nowadays. There have been a lot of changes on the sexual scene especially in the last fifty years. The increasing prevalence of sex outside of marriage, the increasing acceptance of homosexuality and the rise of the “trans-“ movement can’t be ignored. The question for the Christ follower to these trends in the world is, how to respond to all of these things with a Jesus attitude? Pastor Mark will be covering what a biblical response is in his teaching today. He’ll also be talking about why these changes have come about as well as what the Bible has to say about what you see around you nowadays. There have been a lot of changes on the sexual scene especially in the last fifty years. The increasing prevalence of sex outside of marriage, the increasing acceptance of homosexuality and the rise of the “trans-“ movement can’t be ignored. The question for the Christ follower to these trends in the world is, how to respond to all of these things with a Jesus attitude? Pastor Mark will be covering what a biblical response is in his teaching today. He’ll also be talking about why these changes have come about as well as what the Bible has to say about what you see around you nowadays. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000047513/Processing....mp3 Fri, 25 Oct 2019 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer Do you have kind of a rebellious streak in you? Of course you do – it’s part of your nature! There’s something in you that instinctively rebels against rules. That came from your original father, Adam. Pastor Mark will be teaching about this battle that every Christ follower has. He will speak about how frustrating the conflict is and what you need to do to find yourself on the winning side. You’ll discover who your other enemies are and how to fight against and defeat them. And you’ll learn how to head the fight off at the beginning, by learning to recognize when the battle’s starting. Do you have kind of a rebellious streak in you? Of course you do – it’s part of your nature! There’s something in you that instinctively rebels against rules. That came from your original father, Adam. Pastor Mark will be teaching about this battle that every Christ follower has. He will speak about how frustrating the conflict is and what you need to do to find yourself on the winning side. You’ll discover who your other enemies are and how to fight against and defeat them. And you’ll learn how to head the fight off at the beginning, by learning to recognize when the battle’s starting. Do you have kind of a rebellious streak in you? Of course you do – it’s part of your nature! There’s something in you that instinctively rebels against rules. That came from your original father, Adam. Pastor Mark will be teaching about this battle that every Christ follower has. He will speak about how frustrating the conflict is and what you need to do to find yourself on the winning side. You’ll discover who your other enemies are and how to fight against and defeat them. And you’ll learn how to head the fight off at the beginning, by learning to recognize when the battle’s starting. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000047514/Processing....mp3 Thu, 24 Oct 2019 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer A lot of Christ followers are uninformed about the Holy Spirit. That may be because they haven’t been taught about Him by the churches they attend, which itself may be an unbalanced overreaction to the mis-teachings that people are aware of. Well, Pastor Mark will be attempting to bring some balance to this issue. He will be talking about the importance of the Holy Spirit in the life of the Christian. He’ll be sharing about the danger of ignoring the Holy Spirit’s role in your life and what you can do to change that. You’ll learn that having the Holy Spirit actively working in you will make your life better than ever. A lot of Christ followers are uninformed about the Holy Spirit. That may be because they haven’t been taught about Him by the churches they attend, which itself may be an unbalanced overreaction to the mis-teachings that people are aware of. Well, Pastor Mark will be attempting to bring some balance to this issue. He will be talking about the importance of the Holy Spirit in the life of the Christian. He’ll be sharing about the danger of ignoring the Holy Spirit’s role in your life and what you can do to change that. You’ll learn that having the Holy Spirit actively working in you will make your life better than ever. A lot of Christ followers are uninformed about the Holy Spirit. That may be because they haven’t been taught about Him by the churches they attend, which itself may be an unbalanced overreaction to the mis-teachings that people are aware of. Well, Pastor Mark will be attempting to bring some balance to this issue. He will be talking about the importance of the Holy Spirit in the life of the Christian. He’ll be sharing about the danger of ignoring the Holy Spirit’s role in your life and what you can do to change that. You’ll learn that having the Holy Spirit actively working in you will make your life better than ever. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000047515/Processing....mp3 Wed, 23 Oct 2019 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer You know, one of the problems with sin is that it’s enjoyable. It satisfies your flesh, it makes you feel good – or at least relieved. Even when you know that you’re going to regret what you did, you do it anyway. On the other hand, overcoming that temptation and getting to the other side of that test is quite satisfying. Pastor Mark will be teaching about the battles that you will and do have against your old nature, the devil and the world system that he controls. Thankfully, God has made it possible through the Holy Spirit to win the fights you will have and to learn from the losses, too. You know, one of the problems with sin is that it’s enjoyable. It satisfies your flesh, it makes you feel good – or at least relieved. Even when you know that you’re going to regret what you did, you do it anyway. On the other hand, overcoming that temptation and getting to the other side of that test is quite satisfying. Pastor Mark will be teaching about the battles that you will and do have against your old nature, the devil and the world system that he controls. Thankfully, God has made it possible through the Holy Spirit to win the fights you will have and to learn from the losses, too. You know, one of the problems with sin is that it’s enjoyable. It satisfies your flesh, it makes you feel good – or at least relieved. Even when you know that you’re going to regret what you did, you do it anyway. On the other hand, overcoming that temptation and getting to the other side of that test is quite satisfying. Pastor Mark will be teaching about the battles that you will and do have against your old nature, the devil and the world system that he controls. Thankfully, God has made it possible through the Holy Spirit to win the fights you will have and to learn from the losses, too. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000047516/Processing....mp3 Tue, 22 Oct 2019 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer When you decided to become a follower of Christ, you entered into a battle you may not have known exists. You had been, for the most part, a complicit slave to the one who hates you. Now that you’ve been freed, you become aware of the struggle between your spiritual self and your sinful nature as well as the world system. Pastor Mark will be teaching how you can overcome these old urges and habits that you now know don’t please God. Also, he will be sharing tools and techniques that will help you to cast aside the old habits and ways of thinking and to put on God’s way of thinking and living. When you decided to become a follower of Christ, you entered into a battle you may not have known exists. You had been, for the most part, a complicit slave to the one who hates you. Now that you’ve been freed, you become aware of the struggle between your spiritual self and your sinful nature as well as the world system. Pastor Mark will be teaching how you can overcome these old urges and habits that you now know don’t please God. Also, he will be sharing tools and techniques that will help you to cast aside the old habits and ways of thinking and to put on God’s way of thinking and living. When you decided to become a follower of Christ, you entered into a battle you may not have known exists. You had been, for the most part, a complicit slave to the one who hates you. Now that you’ve been freed, you become aware of the struggle between your spiritual self and your sinful nature as well as the world system. Pastor Mark will be teaching how you can overcome these old urges and habits that you now know don’t please God. Also, he will be sharing tools and techniques that will help you to cast aside the old habits and ways of thinking and to put on God’s way of thinking and living. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000047517/Processing....mp3 Mon, 21 Oct 2019 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer You can boil the nature of sin down to this simple principle: you want to do what you want to do, when you want to do it. It’s been that way ever since the first time Adam and Eve rebelled. Sure, the manifestations may be more or less grotesque but the heart problem is the same. Pastor Mark will be teaching about this common situation as well as the logical ending place of self-indulgence. You’ll be reminded of the spiritual as well as eventual physical death that sin causes. You’ll also hear about the solution that God has provided and why, as a Christ follower, it’s not safe to dabble in the things of the past. You can boil the nature of sin down to this simple principle: you want to do what you want to do, when you want to do it. It’s been that way ever since the first time Adam and Eve rebelled. Sure, the manifestations may be more or less grotesque but the heart problem is the same. Pastor Mark will be teaching about this common situation as well as the logical ending place of self-indulgence. You’ll be reminded of the spiritual as well as eventual physical death that sin causes. You’ll also hear about the solution that God has provided and why, as a Christ follower, it’s not safe to dabble in the things of the past. You can boil the nature of sin down to this simple principle: you want to do what you want to do, when you want to do it. It’s been that way ever since the first time Adam and Eve rebelled. Sure, the manifestations may be more or less grotesque but the heart problem is the same. Pastor Mark will be teaching about this common situation as well as the logical ending place of self-indulgence. You’ll be reminded of the spiritual as well as eventual physical death that sin causes. You’ll also hear about the solution that God has provided and why, as a Christ follower, it’s not safe to dabble in the things of the past. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000047363/LFL20191018.mp35d9cc5bce0029.mp3 Fri, 18 Oct 2019 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer It’s a common misconception to think that because someone seems intelligent that he or she will understand spiritual principles better. The person who uses that line of thinking forgets God’s principles. Corinthians indicates that God uses what most people think of as foolish to stump the so-called wise of this world. Pastor Mark will be teaching about your need to allow God to shape your thinking and behavior. You will learn that living your life God’s way will seem like foolishness to the world sometimes, but it’s the way to Heaven. Trust Him and He will give you success. It’s a common misconception to think that because someone seems intelligent that he or she will understand spiritual principles better. The person who uses that line of thinking forgets God’s principles. Corinthians indicates that God uses what most people think of as foolish to stump the so-called wise of this world. Pastor Mark will be teaching about your need to allow God to shape your thinking and behavior. You will learn that living your life God’s way will seem like foolishness to the world sometimes, but it’s the way to Heaven. Trust Him and He will give you success. It’s a common misconception to think that because someone seems intelligent that he or she will understand spiritual principles better. The person who uses that line of thinking forgets God’s principles. Corinthians indicates that God uses what most people think of as foolish to stump the so-called wise of this world. Pastor Mark will be teaching about your need to allow God to shape your thinking and behavior. You will learn that living your life God’s way will seem like foolishness to the world sometimes, but it’s the way to Heaven. Trust Him and He will give you success. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000047364/Processing....mp3 Thu, 17 Oct 2019 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer In the last fifty years or so there seems to have been a lot of “shiny baubles” that have popped up in the church. They have distracted people, promising a shortcut to spiritual maturity. Instead, these charlatans have caused people to wreck their faith and brought dishonor to the name of Christ. Pastor Mark will be teaching about how important it is to be firmly grounded in God’s word. You’ll find out what your responsibility is as a member of God’s family, the body of Christ. As you learn what it means to mature in Christ, you’ll understand better how you can benefit your local church. In the last fifty years or so there seems to have been a lot of “shiny baubles” that have popped up in the church. They have distracted people, promising a shortcut to spiritual maturity. Instead, these charlatans have caused people to wreck their faith and brought dishonor to the name of Christ. Pastor Mark will be teaching about how important it is to be firmly grounded in God’s word. You’ll find out what your responsibility is as a member of God’s family, the body of Christ. As you learn what it means to mature in Christ, you’ll understand better how you can benefit your local church. In the last fifty years or so there seems to have been a lot of “shiny baubles” that have popped up in the church. They have distracted people, promising a shortcut to spiritual maturity. Instead, these charlatans have caused people to wreck their faith and brought dishonor to the name of Christ. Pastor Mark will be teaching about how important it is to be firmly grounded in God’s word. You’ll find out what your responsibility is as a member of God’s family, the body of Christ. As you learn what it means to mature in Christ, you’ll understand better how you can benefit your local church. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000047365/LFL20191016.mp35d9cc6c94a85c.mp3 Wed, 16 Oct 2019 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer Have you ever read the Bible and thought about how Jesus was welcomed by the regular people, even though He told them things they would rather not have heard? And then contrast that with the response you sometimes receive? Pastor Mark will be teaching about the attitude that Jesus had towards those around Him. He will share how you need to have that same attitude toward those around you. Fortunately, God knows you need that and, so, He has provided the way for you to become more like His Son. You’ll be learning how to love and care for people in the same way Jesus did. Have you ever read the Bible and thought about how Jesus was welcomed by the regular people, even though He told them things they would rather not have heard? And then contrast that with the response you sometimes receive? Pastor Mark will be teaching about the attitude that Jesus had towards those around Him. He will share how you need to have that same attitude toward those around you. Fortunately, God knows you need that and, so, He has provided the way for you to become more like His Son. You’ll be learning how to love and care for people in the same way Jesus did. Have you ever read the Bible and thought about how Jesus was welcomed by the regular people, even though He told them things they would rather not have heard? And then contrast that with the response you sometimes receive? Pastor Mark will be teaching about the attitude that Jesus had towards those around Him. He will share how you need to have that same attitude toward those around you. Fortunately, God knows you need that and, so, He has provided the way for you to become more like His Son. You’ll be learning how to love and care for people in the same way Jesus did. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000047366/Processing....mp3 Tue, 15 Oct 2019 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer Unless you have either been a minister or a family member of one, you probably have no idea what they do or how hard they work. It’s astounding as well as saddening the number of pastors that leave the ministry every year; many times it’s because they’re discouraged by the lack of involvement of their parishioners. Pastor Mark will be teaching about the role of the people in the pews in the successful operation of the church. Maybe as you listen to the teaching today you’ll be encouraged to roll up your own sleeves, come alongside your pastor and get God’s work done. Unless you have either been a minister or a family member of one, you probably have no idea what they do or how hard they work. It’s astounding as well as saddening the number of pastors that leave the ministry every year; many times it’s because they’re discouraged by the lack of involvement of their parishioners. Pastor Mark will be teaching about the role of the people in the pews in the successful operation of the church. Maybe as you listen to the teaching today you’ll be encouraged to roll up your own sleeves, come alongside your pastor and get God’s work done. Unless you have either been a minister or a family member of one, you probably have no idea what they do or how hard they work. It’s astounding as well as saddening the number of pastors that leave the ministry every year; many times it’s because they’re discouraged by the lack of involvement of their parishioners. Pastor Mark will be teaching about the role of the people in the pews in the successful operation of the church. Maybe as you listen to the teaching today you’ll be encouraged to roll up your own sleeves, come alongside your pastor and get God’s work done. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000047367/Processing....mp3 Mon, 14 Oct 2019 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer People have such misconceptions about the gifts of the Holy Spirit. It’s almost like they expect there to be angelic voices and a heavenly spotlight shining on them when God uses them. You don’t really see it happen that way in the Bible; maybe people have been watching too much television. Pastor Mark will be teaching about the gifts of the Holy Spirit and how they work in the life of the believer. You’ll see that what God intends is for these gifts to help the body of Christ function better on the earth. You’ll find out what they are, when they’re usually used, and where you fit in God’s scheme of things. People have such misconceptions about the gifts of the Holy Spirit. It’s almost like they expect there to be angelic voices and a heavenly spotlight shining on them when God uses them. You don’t really see it happen that way in the Bible; maybe people have been watching too much television. Pastor Mark will be teaching about the gifts of the Holy Spirit and how they work in the life of the believer. You’ll see that what God intends is for these gifts to help the body of Christ function better on the earth. You’ll find out what they are, when they’re usually used, and where you fit in God’s scheme of things. People have such misconceptions about the gifts of the Holy Spirit. It’s almost like they expect there to be angelic voices and a heavenly spotlight shining on them when God uses them. You don’t really see it happen that way in the Bible; maybe people have been watching too much television. Pastor Mark will be teaching about the gifts of the Holy Spirit and how they work in the life of the believer. You’ll see that what God intends is for these gifts to help the body of Christ function better on the earth. You’ll find out what they are, when they’re usually used, and where you fit in God’s scheme of things. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000047157/LFL20191011.mp35d938210b749e.mp3 Fri, 11 Oct 2019 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer It seems like the church is so weak right now. Very few members of the congregations are doing the work while the rest observe. The Bible makes it clear that everyone has a role in the operation of the local church. Pastor Mark will be teaching about the different spiritual gifts that God gives to every member of the body of Christ. He’ll be sharing about the importance of each person asking God what their personal gift is and how and where it should be used. You might find encouragement to pursue your own gift so that your brothers and sisters can be blessed by it. It seems like the church is so weak right now. Very few members of the congregations are doing the work while the rest observe. The Bible makes it clear that everyone has a role in the operation of the local church. Pastor Mark will be teaching about the different spiritual gifts that God gives to every member of the body of Christ. He’ll be sharing about the importance of each person asking God what their personal gift is and how and where it should be used. You might find encouragement to pursue your own gift so that your brothers and sisters can be blessed by it. It seems like the church is so weak right now. Very few members of the congregations are doing the work while the rest observe. The Bible makes it clear that everyone has a role in the operation of the local church. Pastor Mark will be teaching about the different spiritual gifts that God gives to every member of the body of Christ. He’ll be sharing about the importance of each person asking God what their personal gift is and how and where it should be used. You might find encouragement to pursue your own gift so that your brothers and sisters can be blessed by it. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000047158/Processing....mp3 Thu, 10 Oct 2019 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer Some people say that denominations are a bad thing, that this is Satan’s successful attempt at breaking the body of Christ up and weakening it. Sometimes, with all of the infighting that goes on, it might appear to be so. Others say that every local church should be representative of every community and that there shouldn’t be what appears to be segregation. Pastor Mark will be teaching about the church as the body of Christ. He will be talking about the benefit of differences within orthodoxy being akin to the different parts of your body, and the importance of their working harmoniously together. Some people say that denominations are a bad thing, that this is Satan’s successful attempt at breaking the body of Christ up and weakening it. Sometimes, with all of the infighting that goes on, it might appear to be so. Others say that every local church should be representative of every community and that there shouldn’t be what appears to be segregation. Pastor Mark will be teaching about the church as the body of Christ. He will be talking about the benefit of differences within orthodoxy being akin to the different parts of your body, and the importance of their working harmoniously together. Some people say that denominations are a bad thing, that this is Satan’s successful attempt at breaking the body of Christ up and weakening it. Sometimes, with all of the infighting that goes on, it might appear to be so. Others say that every local church should be representative of every community and that there shouldn’t be what appears to be segregation. Pastor Mark will be teaching about the church as the body of Christ. He will be talking about the benefit of differences within orthodoxy being akin to the different parts of your body, and the importance of their working harmoniously together. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000047160/Processing....mp3 Wed, 09 Oct 2019 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer There’s a theme throughout the Bible – well, a concept rather than an obvious theme. It’s the idea of kingdoms and kings, and the idea that ultimately there are only two realms. Not only that, but every human being is in one kingdom or the other. That means that someone right now is your king, boss, sovereign. Pastor Mark will be teaching about what being a follower of Christ actually means. He’ll be speaking about these two overarching kingdoms as well as who runs them. You’ll learn about the concept of the Lordship of Christ and the implications that has for how you live your life. There’s a theme throughout the Bible – well, a concept rather than an obvious theme. It’s the idea of kingdoms and kings, and the idea that ultimately there are only two realms. Not only that, but every human being is in one kingdom or the other. That means that someone right now is your king, boss, sovereign. Pastor Mark will be teaching about what being a follower of Christ actually means. He’ll be speaking about these two overarching kingdoms as well as who runs them. You’ll learn about the concept of the Lordship of Christ and the implications that has for how you live your life. There’s a theme throughout the Bible – well, a concept rather than an obvious theme. It’s the idea of kingdoms and kings, and the idea that ultimately there are only two realms. Not only that, but every human being is in one kingdom or the other. That means that someone right now is your king, boss, sovereign. Pastor Mark will be teaching about what being a follower of Christ actually means. He’ll be speaking about these two overarching kingdoms as well as who runs them. You’ll learn about the concept of the Lordship of Christ and the implications that has for how you live your life. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000047161/Processing....mp3 Tue, 08 Oct 2019 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer Have you ever had someone ask you about your faith in Jesus? How did you respond? Were you satisfied with the answer you gave? Did you give them what you thought was a biblical answer or just some pseudo-Christian platitude? Pastor Mark will be teaching today about the importance of the followers of Christ to actually know what Jesus said. He’ll be reminding you that you are Jesus’ representative here on Earth. To be an effective and accurate ambassador for Christ, you need to be familiar with His teachings. The only way for that to happen is to read and absorb the Bible. Have you ever had someone ask you about your faith in Jesus? How did you respond? Were you satisfied with the answer you gave? Did you give them what you thought was a biblical answer or just some pseudo-Christian platitude? Pastor Mark will be teaching today about the importance of the followers of Christ to actually know what Jesus said. He’ll be reminding you that you are Jesus’ representative here on Earth. To be an effective and accurate ambassador for Christ, you need to be familiar with His teachings. The only way for that to happen is to read and absorb the Bible. Have you ever had someone ask you about your faith in Jesus? How did you respond? Were you satisfied with the answer you gave? Did you give them what you thought was a biblical answer or just some pseudo-Christian platitude? Pastor Mark will be teaching today about the importance of the followers of Christ to actually know what Jesus said. He’ll be reminding you that you are Jesus’ representative here on Earth. To be an effective and accurate ambassador for Christ, you need to be familiar with His teachings. The only way for that to happen is to read and absorb the Bible. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000047162/LFL20191007.mp35d93833569433.mp3 Mon, 07 Oct 2019 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer Many people lament the fact that, behaviorally, there is little difference between the church and the secular world. Instances of nonbiblical sex, divorce and other negative societal markers are as prevalent within the church as outside. One of the reasons for this similarity is that Christians don’t actually know what the Bible has to say about these things. Pastor Mark will be teaching about how the church can begin to act like God intended the church to act: by becoming familiar with and obedient to God’s word. If you do that you will find God changing your life for the better. Many people lament the fact that, behaviorally, there is little difference between the church and the secular world. Instances of nonbiblical sex, divorce and other negative societal markers are as prevalent within the church as outside. One of the reasons for this similarity is that Christians don’t actually know what the Bible has to say about these things. Pastor Mark will be teaching about how the church can begin to act like God intended the church to act: by becoming familiar with and obedient to God’s word. If you do that you will find God changing your life for the better. Many people lament the fact that, behaviorally, there is little difference between the church and the secular world. Instances of nonbiblical sex, divorce and other negative societal markers are as prevalent within the church as outside. One of the reasons for this similarity is that Christians don’t actually know what the Bible has to say about these things. Pastor Mark will be teaching about how the church can begin to act like God intended the church to act: by becoming familiar with and obedient to God’s word. If you do that you will find God changing your life for the better. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000046990/LFL20191004.mp35d8a53a42187a.mp3 Fri, 04 Oct 2019 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer It’s so easy to forget what God has done for you, isn’t it? You think that you’ll never lose sight of the times when God came through in tight spots. But give it a few months – until another difficulty comes along – and it’s, “I don’t know how I’m gonna get out of this!” Meanwhile, God is sitting there, waiting for you to call out to him. Pastor Mark will be reminding you that God, who has unlimited knowledge and ability, is simply waiting for you to remember that He is there. You’ll learn helpful hints on how to recall God’s goodness and to reach out to Him more quickly than you used to. It’s so easy to forget what God has done for you, isn’t it? You think that you’ll never lose sight of the times when God came through in tight spots. But give it a few months – until another difficulty comes along – and it’s, “I don’t know how I’m gonna get out of this!” Meanwhile, God is sitting there, waiting for you to call out to him. Pastor Mark will be reminding you that God, who has unlimited knowledge and ability, is simply waiting for you to remember that He is there. You’ll learn helpful hints on how to recall God’s goodness and to reach out to Him more quickly than you used to. It’s so easy to forget what God has done for you, isn’t it? You think that you’ll never lose sight of the times when God came through in tight spots. But give it a few months – until another difficulty comes along – and it’s, “I don’t know how I’m gonna get out of this!” Meanwhile, God is sitting there, waiting for you to call out to him. Pastor Mark will be reminding you that God, who has unlimited knowledge and ability, is simply waiting for you to remember that He is there. You’ll learn helpful hints on how to recall God’s goodness and to reach out to Him more quickly than you used to. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000046991/Processing....mp3 Thu, 03 Oct 2019 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer Do you have trouble trusting God? I mean, really trusting God? For that new job that will provide income for you and your family; for the salvation of your wayward child – that kind of trust. Maybe you feel like God wants you to do something unconventional – can you plow through and obey despite the grief you think you might get from family and friends? Pastor Mark will be teaching about this kind of trust. He will also be explaining where this kind of trust comes from and why you can rely on God this securely in the first place. Listen in and find a deeper relationship with God. Do you have trouble trusting God? I mean, really trusting God? For that new job that will provide income for you and your family; for the salvation of your wayward child – that kind of trust. Maybe you feel like God wants you to do something unconventional – can you plow through and obey despite the grief you think you might get from family and friends? Pastor Mark will be teaching about this kind of trust. He will also be explaining where this kind of trust comes from and why you can rely on God this securely in the first place. Listen in and find a deeper relationship with God. Do you have trouble trusting God? I mean, really trusting God? For that new job that will provide income for you and your family; for the salvation of your wayward child – that kind of trust. Maybe you feel like God wants you to do something unconventional – can you plow through and obey despite the grief you think you might get from family and friends? Pastor Mark will be teaching about this kind of trust. He will also be explaining where this kind of trust comes from and why you can rely on God this securely in the first place. Listen in and find a deeper relationship with God. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000046992/LFL20191002.mp35d8a545e97ae1.mp3 Wed, 02 Oct 2019 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer People outside of the family of God – the unbelievers – often have interesting ideas about what Christianity is. Lots of times, they’re way off from the reality Christ followers experience. Even though obeying God isn’t a magic bullet – you know the troubles you have in your life – you also know about the peace that God has given you despite your difficulties. Pastor Mark will be teaching about the amazingness of God and how, because He can see the whole picture of your life, He’s able to steer you away from worse trouble than you can imagine while providing for all your needs. People outside of the family of God – the unbelievers – often have interesting ideas about what Christianity is. Lots of times, they’re way off from the reality Christ followers experience. Even though obeying God isn’t a magic bullet – you know the troubles you have in your life – you also know about the peace that God has given you despite your difficulties. Pastor Mark will be teaching about the amazingness of God and how, because He can see the whole picture of your life, He’s able to steer you away from worse trouble than you can imagine while providing for all your needs. People outside of the family of God – the unbelievers – often have interesting ideas about what Christianity is. Lots of times, they’re way off from the reality Christ followers experience. Even though obeying God isn’t a magic bullet – you know the troubles you have in your life – you also know about the peace that God has given you despite your difficulties. Pastor Mark will be teaching about the amazingness of God and how, because He can see the whole picture of your life, He’s able to steer you away from worse trouble than you can imagine while providing for all your needs. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000046993/LFL20191001.mp35d8a54abe2502.mp3 Tue, 01 Oct 2019 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer So many people in the world today seem to be simply drifting through life with no sense of direction or hope. Even if you’re a Christ follower, the despair that permeates the world can sometimes affect you in the same way. You know you shouldn’t feel that way but, golly, the bad news and hard life can just get you down. Pastor Mark will be reminding you in today’s teaching that if you’re a Christian that there’s no reason for you to feel the same way that the world does - you belong to God! He is ready and able to give you the strength to cope with today’s junk – just let Him help you! So many people in the world today seem to be simply drifting through life with no sense of direction or hope. Even if you’re a Christ follower, the despair that permeates the world can sometimes affect you in the same way. You know you shouldn’t feel that way but, golly, the bad news and hard life can just get you down. Pastor Mark will be reminding you in today’s teaching that if you’re a Christian that there’s no reason for you to feel the same way that the world does - you belong to God! He is ready and able to give you the strength to cope with today’s junk – just let Him help you! So many people in the world today seem to be simply drifting through life with no sense of direction or hope. Even if you’re a Christ follower, the despair that permeates the world can sometimes affect you in the same way. You know you shouldn’t feel that way but, golly, the bad news and hard life can just get you down. Pastor Mark will be reminding you in today’s teaching that if you’re a Christian that there’s no reason for you to feel the same way that the world does - you belong to God! He is ready and able to give you the strength to cope with today’s junk – just let Him help you! http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000046994/Processing....mp3 Mon, 30 Sep 2019 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer Do you ever find yourself trying to obey God’s commandments using your own force of will? How often have you succeeded that way? Probably not very often. Even if you’re able to achieve the outward appearance of success, do you find that your attitude isn’t what you’d expect it to be? It can be very frustrating. Pastor Mark will be teaching today about letting God’s strength work through you. When you allow the Holy Spirit to make the changes in you that you recognize need to be made, it happens more naturally, more organically – you might not even realize the change has happened! Do you ever find yourself trying to obey God’s commandments using your own force of will? How often have you succeeded that way? Probably not very often. Even if you’re able to achieve the outward appearance of success, do you find that your attitude isn’t what you’d expect it to be? It can be very frustrating. Pastor Mark will be teaching today about letting God’s strength work through you. When you allow the Holy Spirit to make the changes in you that you recognize need to be made, it happens more naturally, more organically – you might not even realize the change has happened! Do you ever find yourself trying to obey God’s commandments using your own force of will? How often have you succeeded that way? Probably not very often. Even if you’re able to achieve the outward appearance of success, do you find that your attitude isn’t what you’d expect it to be? It can be very frustrating. Pastor Mark will be teaching today about letting God’s strength work through you. When you allow the Holy Spirit to make the changes in you that you recognize need to be made, it happens more naturally, more organically – you might not even realize the change has happened! http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000046770/LFL20190927.mp35d8115c3629ef.mp3 Fri, 27 Sep 2019 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer God is all about contradictions, isn’t He? The weak will be strong, the foolish will confound the wise – He makes it clear that His ways are not close to our ways. As a result, it’s really hard even for Christ followers sometimes to simply obey God because their minds balk at what they can’t understand. Pastor Mark will be teaching about God’s biggest mashup – of Jews and Gentiles – two groups that couldn’t stand one another. Pastor Mark will be explaining the reason that God decided to do this in the first place and what significance it has for you in your day-to-day living. God is all about contradictions, isn’t He? The weak will be strong, the foolish will confound the wise – He makes it clear that His ways are not close to our ways. As a result, it’s really hard even for Christ followers sometimes to simply obey God because their minds balk at what they can’t understand. Pastor Mark will be teaching about God’s biggest mashup – of Jews and Gentiles – two groups that couldn’t stand one another. Pastor Mark will be explaining the reason that God decided to do this in the first place and what significance it has for you in your day-to-day living. God is all about contradictions, isn’t He? The weak will be strong, the foolish will confound the wise – He makes it clear that His ways are not close to our ways. As a result, it’s really hard even for Christ followers sometimes to simply obey God because their minds balk at what they can’t understand. Pastor Mark will be teaching about God’s biggest mashup – of Jews and Gentiles – two groups that couldn’t stand one another. Pastor Mark will be explaining the reason that God decided to do this in the first place and what significance it has for you in your day-to-day living. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000046774/Processing....mp3 Thu, 26 Sep 2019 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer Throughout time, men seeking to know God have been told that they had to use some go-between, whether it be a priest, shaman, rabbi, or someone in that role. The Jews were required to have a priest – they absolutely could not go directly to God. Even today, some so-called pastors claim to have an inside track to God, so you should listen to them and follow their advice. Pastor Mark will be teaching today that according to the scriptures, all of those who would stand between you and God have been nullified, which is awesome! You have access to the God of the universe anytime, anywhere. Throughout time, men seeking to know God have been told that they had to use some go-between, whether it be a priest, shaman, rabbi, or someone in that role. The Jews were required to have a priest – they absolutely could not go directly to God. Even today, some so-called pastors claim to have an inside track to God, so you should listen to them and follow their advice. Pastor Mark will be teaching today that according to the scriptures, all of those who would stand between you and God have been nullified, which is awesome! You have access to the God of the universe anytime, anywhere. Throughout time, men seeking to know God have been told that they had to use some go-between, whether it be a priest, shaman, rabbi, or someone in that role. The Jews were required to have a priest – they absolutely could not go directly to God. Even today, some so-called pastors claim to have an inside track to God, so you should listen to them and follow their advice. Pastor Mark will be teaching today that according to the scriptures, all of those who would stand between you and God have been nullified, which is awesome! You have access to the God of the universe anytime, anywhere. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000046776/Processing....mp3 Wed, 25 Sep 2019 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer In the early church there were conflicts between the Jewish believers and the non-Jewish, or Gentile, believers. Ever since then, there have been conflicts between different “flavors” of Christianity. While sometimes the differences were between what was biblical and what wasn’t, too often the conflict was between opposing preferences rather than actual doctrine. Pastor Mark will be teaching about the reality of the destruction of barriers through the death and resurrection of Jesus. You’ll learn why it matters what you believe and who you follow because without the Truth, you’ll never find true peace. In the early church there were conflicts between the Jewish believers and the non-Jewish, or Gentile, believers. Ever since then, there have been conflicts between different “flavors” of Christianity. While sometimes the differences were between what was biblical and what wasn’t, too often the conflict was between opposing preferences rather than actual doctrine. Pastor Mark will be teaching about the reality of the destruction of barriers through the death and resurrection of Jesus. You’ll learn why it matters what you believe and who you follow because without the Truth, you’ll never find true peace. In the early church there were conflicts between the Jewish believers and the non-Jewish, or Gentile, believers. Ever since then, there have been conflicts between different “flavors” of Christianity. While sometimes the differences were between what was biblical and what wasn’t, too often the conflict was between opposing preferences rather than actual doctrine. Pastor Mark will be teaching about the reality of the destruction of barriers through the death and resurrection of Jesus. You’ll learn why it matters what you believe and who you follow because without the Truth, you’ll never find true peace. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000046778/LFL20190924.mp35d81199d1b158.mp3 Tue, 24 Sep 2019 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer Prior to Jesus’ time, the Jews were stuck on being called God’s “chosen people”, ignoring the fact that God had always intended them to be a light pointing the Gentiles to God. Even after Jesus’ life, death and resurrection the early church was still stuck in the old thinking. Although Jesus said that He came to save the whole world, they seem to have left that part out in their evangelism. Pastor Mark will be teaching about the importance of remembering that there are only two categories of people – saved and lost – and your job as a Christ follower is to help move people from lost to saved. Prior to Jesus’ time, the Jews were stuck on being called God’s “chosen people”, ignoring the fact that God had always intended them to be a light pointing the Gentiles to God. Even after Jesus’ life, death and resurrection the early church was still stuck in the old thinking. Although Jesus said that He came to save the whole world, they seem to have left that part out in their evangelism. Pastor Mark will be teaching about the importance of remembering that there are only two categories of people – saved and lost – and your job as a Christ follower is to help move people from lost to saved. Prior to Jesus’ time, the Jews were stuck on being called God’s “chosen people”, ignoring the fact that God had always intended them to be a light pointing the Gentiles to God. Even after Jesus’ life, death and resurrection the early church was still stuck in the old thinking. Although Jesus said that He came to save the whole world, they seem to have left that part out in their evangelism. Pastor Mark will be teaching about the importance of remembering that there are only two categories of people – saved and lost – and your job as a Christ follower is to help move people from lost to saved. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000046779/Processing....mp3 Mon, 23 Sep 2019 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer Many people complain these days that the legal system is weighted in the favor of those with privilege, whether that be race, financial status or inside connections. It’s understood that when men create the standard that corruption inevitably seeps in. So why would anyone expect it to be any different if men create religious systems? How do you decide who is right and who gets into heaven? Pastor Mark will be teaching about the alternative to man-based religion: the objective standard of God’s word. You’ll learn how it alone provides answers to how men can please God and get into His kingdom. Many people complain these days that the legal system is weighted in the favor of those with privilege, whether that be race, financial status or inside connections. It’s understood that when men create the standard that corruption inevitably seeps in. So why would anyone expect it to be any different if men create religious systems? How do you decide who is right and who gets into heaven? Pastor Mark will be teaching about the alternative to man-based religion: the objective standard of God’s word. You’ll learn how it alone provides answers to how men can please God and get into His kingdom. Many people complain these days that the legal system is weighted in the favor of those with privilege, whether that be race, financial status or inside connections. It’s understood that when men create the standard that corruption inevitably seeps in. So why would anyone expect it to be any different if men create religious systems? How do you decide who is right and who gets into heaven? Pastor Mark will be teaching about the alternative to man-based religion: the objective standard of God’s word. You’ll learn how it alone provides answers to how men can please God and get into His kingdom. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000046613/LFL20190920.mp35d77d9120f2a1.mp3 Fri, 20 Sep 2019 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer The Bible talks a lot about spiritual life and death; it also talks about followers of God being pilgrims on this planet. It’s hard for regular people to grasp either of these concepts. Most of us have never had to live as a temporary resident for an extended period of time, and no one listening has had a personal experience of death. Pastor Mark’s teaching today will touch on both of these concepts from God’s perspective. You’ll learn what spiritual death is as defined by the Bible as well as what the scriptures have to say about your residence here and your future abode in heaven. The Bible talks a lot about spiritual life and death; it also talks about followers of God being pilgrims on this planet. It’s hard for regular people to grasp either of these concepts. Most of us have never had to live as a temporary resident for an extended period of time, and no one listening has had a personal experience of death. Pastor Mark’s teaching today will touch on both of these concepts from God’s perspective. You’ll learn what spiritual death is as defined by the Bible as well as what the scriptures have to say about your residence here and your future abode in heaven. The Bible talks a lot about spiritual life and death; it also talks about followers of God being pilgrims on this planet. It’s hard for regular people to grasp either of these concepts. Most of us have never had to live as a temporary resident for an extended period of time, and no one listening has had a personal experience of death. Pastor Mark’s teaching today will touch on both of these concepts from God’s perspective. You’ll learn what spiritual death is as defined by the Bible as well as what the scriptures have to say about your residence here and your future abode in heaven. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000046614/Processing....mp3 Thu, 19 Sep 2019 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer Isn’t it amazing how quickly things are changing in the world? New ideas, concepts, opinions. Coffee is okay – wait – no, it’s bad for you – no, wait– it’s okay again. It can be dizzying to try to think about. And don’t even mention the societal changes – wow! So, you might ask, how should I think about these things? What is the right position to take? Well, Pastor Mark’s teaching today will point you in the right direction. He’ll be teaching about mankind’s basic problem and what the answers are. More importantly, Pastor Mark will be telling you the source of all the right answers and how to access them. Isn’t it amazing how quickly things are changing in the world? New ideas, concepts, opinions. Coffee is okay – wait – no, it’s bad for you – no, wait– it’s okay again. It can be dizzying to try to think about. And don’t even mention the societal changes – wow! So, you might ask, how should I think about these things? What is the right position to take? Well, Pastor Mark’s teaching today will point you in the right direction. He’ll be teaching about mankind’s basic problem and what the answers are. More importantly, Pastor Mark will be telling you the source of all the right answers and how to access them. Isn’t it amazing how quickly things are changing in the world? New ideas, concepts, opinions. Coffee is okay – wait – no, it’s bad for you – no, wait– it’s okay again. It can be dizzying to try to think about. And don’t even mention the societal changes – wow! So, you might ask, how should I think about these things? What is the right position to take? Well, Pastor Mark’s teaching today will point you in the right direction. He’ll be teaching about mankind’s basic problem and what the answers are. More importantly, Pastor Mark will be telling you the source of all the right answers and how to access them. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000046615/LFL20190918.mp35d77dadb4945e.mp3 Wed, 18 Sep 2019 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer There seems to be a crisis of negative self-image in today’s society. For all of the talk of and programs promoting having a “positive self-image”, the rates of self-harm and suicide just keep going up. It’s strange how that happens, isn’t it? Pastor Mark will be teaching about mans’ fundamental need, which is to return to the original relationship man had with God. He will be talking about how Adam and Eve’s rebellion broke that relationship and how mankind has gone its own way. That has resulted in people not knowing who they were intended to be. Pastor Mark will give God’s answer to that essential question. There seems to be a crisis of negative self-image in today’s society. For all of the talk of and programs promoting having a “positive self-image”, the rates of self-harm and suicide just keep going up. It’s strange how that happens, isn’t it? Pastor Mark will be teaching about mans’ fundamental need, which is to return to the original relationship man had with God. He will be talking about how Adam and Eve’s rebellion broke that relationship and how mankind has gone its own way. That has resulted in people not knowing who they were intended to be. Pastor Mark will give God’s answer to that essential question. There seems to be a crisis of negative self-image in today’s society. For all of the talk of and programs promoting having a “positive self-image”, the rates of self-harm and suicide just keep going up. It’s strange how that happens, isn’t it? Pastor Mark will be teaching about mans’ fundamental need, which is to return to the original relationship man had with God. He will be talking about how Adam and Eve’s rebellion broke that relationship and how mankind has gone its own way. That has resulted in people not knowing who they were intended to be. Pastor Mark will give God’s answer to that essential question. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000046616/Processing....mp3 Tue, 17 Sep 2019 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer The concept of prayer seems to be such a complicated thing for humans. Jesus made it look easy – it just seemed like conversations with His Father. So, why don’t prayers you hear (or say) sound as natural as Jesus’ did? You hear people speaking in King James English or talking in ways that sound well, weird. Maybe today’s teaching by Pastor Mark will help you. He will be talking about every person’s desire for a better relationship with God. He will be sharing about the role of the Holy Spirit in the life of the Christ follower to help them communicate with and hear from God for wisdom in living their lives. The concept of prayer seems to be such a complicated thing for humans. Jesus made it look easy – it just seemed like conversations with His Father. So, why don’t prayers you hear (or say) sound as natural as Jesus’ did? You hear people speaking in King James English or talking in ways that sound well, weird. Maybe today’s teaching by Pastor Mark will help you. He will be talking about every person’s desire for a better relationship with God. He will be sharing about the role of the Holy Spirit in the life of the Christ follower to help them communicate with and hear from God for wisdom in living their lives. The concept of prayer seems to be such a complicated thing for humans. Jesus made it look easy – it just seemed like conversations with His Father. So, why don’t prayers you hear (or say) sound as natural as Jesus’ did? You hear people speaking in King James English or talking in ways that sound well, weird. Maybe today’s teaching by Pastor Mark will help you. He will be talking about every person’s desire for a better relationship with God. He will be sharing about the role of the Holy Spirit in the life of the Christ follower to help them communicate with and hear from God for wisdom in living their lives. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000046617/LFL20190916.mp35d77db6eb9559.mp3 Mon, 16 Sep 2019 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer There are lots of people who describe themselves as “spiritual” or “religious”. This might even be how you describe yourself. The problem with living that way is that it ultimately leaves you dissatisfied. You know you need “more” but you can’t define what that is. Pastor Mark would tell you that God has put that void in your life, intending it to be filled by a relationship with Him. This is what Pastor Mark will be teaching about today – the universal desire for people to know God. You’ll learn how you can have a relationship with God and His Son, Jesus, and have that hole in your life properly filled. There are lots of people who describe themselves as “spiritual” or “religious”. This might even be how you describe yourself. The problem with living that way is that it ultimately leaves you dissatisfied. You know you need “more” but you can’t define what that is. Pastor Mark would tell you that God has put that void in your life, intending it to be filled by a relationship with Him. This is what Pastor Mark will be teaching about today – the universal desire for people to know God. You’ll learn how you can have a relationship with God and His Son, Jesus, and have that hole in your life properly filled. There are lots of people who describe themselves as “spiritual” or “religious”. This might even be how you describe yourself. The problem with living that way is that it ultimately leaves you dissatisfied. You know you need “more” but you can’t define what that is. Pastor Mark would tell you that God has put that void in your life, intending it to be filled by a relationship with Him. This is what Pastor Mark will be teaching about today – the universal desire for people to know God. You’ll learn how you can have a relationship with God and His Son, Jesus, and have that hole in your life properly filled. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000046436/Processing....mp3 Fri, 13 Sep 2019 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer An unavoidable truth for every person is that they will go through difficulties in their lives. You are probably too aware of this reality. Throughout time, unscrupulous men and women have taken advantage of people by promising that if you follow their scheme that you’ll be able to live a life without hardships. This deceptive thinking is even found among those calling themselves Christians. Pastor Mark will be teaching about Jesus’ offer of help through the hardships, rather than avoidance of them. Pastor Mark will show you what the Bible has to say about finding true peace in the midst of the storms of life. An unavoidable truth for every person is that they will go through difficulties in their lives. You are probably too aware of this reality. Throughout time, unscrupulous men and women have taken advantage of people by promising that if you follow their scheme that you’ll be able to live a life without hardships. This deceptive thinking is even found among those calling themselves Christians. Pastor Mark will be teaching about Jesus’ offer of help through the hardships, rather than avoidance of them. Pastor Mark will show you what the Bible has to say about finding true peace in the midst of the storms of life. An unavoidable truth for every person is that they will go through difficulties in their lives. You are probably too aware of this reality. Throughout time, unscrupulous men and women have taken advantage of people by promising that if you follow their scheme that you’ll be able to live a life without hardships. This deceptive thinking is even found among those calling themselves Christians. Pastor Mark will be teaching about Jesus’ offer of help through the hardships, rather than avoidance of them. Pastor Mark will show you what the Bible has to say about finding true peace in the midst of the storms of life. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000046437/Processing....mp3 Thu, 12 Sep 2019 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer Many people are quite aware of their inability to do what they consider the “right” thing to do as consistently as they would like. As a result of this, mankind has concocted all kinds of religions hoping to ease their own consciences. Unfortunately, this kind of attitude can invade the life of a Christian; maybe you’ve experienced this tension. Pastor Mark will be teaching about how the Christ follower can be free of this thinking. You’ll be able to find God’s power for living life His way by understanding the unfathomable price that Jesus paid by coming to earth and giving His life up for you. Many people are quite aware of their inability to do what they consider the “right” thing to do as consistently as they would like. As a result of this, mankind has concocted all kinds of religions hoping to ease their own consciences. Unfortunately, this kind of attitude can invade the life of a Christian; maybe you’ve experienced this tension. Pastor Mark will be teaching about how the Christ follower can be free of this thinking. You’ll be able to find God’s power for living life His way by understanding the unfathomable price that Jesus paid by coming to earth and giving His life up for you. Many people are quite aware of their inability to do what they consider the “right” thing to do as consistently as they would like. As a result of this, mankind has concocted all kinds of religions hoping to ease their own consciences. Unfortunately, this kind of attitude can invade the life of a Christian; maybe you’ve experienced this tension. Pastor Mark will be teaching about how the Christ follower can be free of this thinking. You’ll be able to find God’s power for living life His way by understanding the unfathomable price that Jesus paid by coming to earth and giving His life up for you. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000046438/Processing....mp3 Wed, 11 Sep 2019 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer In today’s relatively sophisticated world, the idea of blood sacrifice is abhorrent to many. It seems so archaic, so extremely old-fashioned and just…unseemly. Reading the Old Testament, though, it’s impossible to avoid mention of it. The logical question then is, why does it have to be done? What’s so special about killing animals as an offering to God? Pastor Mark will be providing the answers to those questions today. In his teaching, Pastor Mark will explain the reasons that God set things up this way, and why it had to culminate with the death of a man, Jesus Christ. In today’s relatively sophisticated world, the idea of blood sacrifice is abhorrent to many. It seems so archaic, so extremely old-fashioned and just…unseemly. Reading the Old Testament, though, it’s impossible to avoid mention of it. The logical question then is, why does it have to be done? What’s so special about killing animals as an offering to God? Pastor Mark will be providing the answers to those questions today. In his teaching, Pastor Mark will explain the reasons that God set things up this way, and why it had to culminate with the death of a man, Jesus Christ. In today’s relatively sophisticated world, the idea of blood sacrifice is abhorrent to many. It seems so archaic, so extremely old-fashioned and just…unseemly. Reading the Old Testament, though, it’s impossible to avoid mention of it. The logical question then is, why does it have to be done? What’s so special about killing animals as an offering to God? Pastor Mark will be providing the answers to those questions today. In his teaching, Pastor Mark will explain the reasons that God set things up this way, and why it had to culminate with the death of a man, Jesus Christ. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000046439/Processing....mp3 Tue, 10 Sep 2019 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer Thinkers have for millennia tried to figure out the balance between God’s having chosen people for His kingdom and the free will of those God calls the chosen. Wars, both figurative and literal, have been fought over this concept. Churches have split, and…well, you get the idea. For some people, it has become supremely important to discover the definitive answer to these questions. Pastor Mark, however, will be teaching today about God’s perspective in this matter and hopefully helping you to put this in its proper context. Then he’ll give you instructions on how to live life closer to God. Thinkers have for millennia tried to figure out the balance between God’s having chosen people for His kingdom and the free will of those God calls the chosen. Wars, both figurative and literal, have been fought over this concept. Churches have split, and…well, you get the idea. For some people, it has become supremely important to discover the definitive answer to these questions. Pastor Mark, however, will be teaching today about God’s perspective in this matter and hopefully helping you to put this in its proper context. Then he’ll give you instructions on how to live life closer to God. Thinkers have for millennia tried to figure out the balance between God’s having chosen people for His kingdom and the free will of those God calls the chosen. Wars, both figurative and literal, have been fought over this concept. Churches have split, and…well, you get the idea. For some people, it has become supremely important to discover the definitive answer to these questions. Pastor Mark, however, will be teaching today about God’s perspective in this matter and hopefully helping you to put this in its proper context. Then he’ll give you instructions on how to live life closer to God. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000046440/Processing....mp3 Mon, 09 Sep 2019 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer Have you ever heard of the concept of “fire insurance”? That’s when someone allegedly comes to faith in Christ but there’s no noticeable change in their lifestyle. They think that because they’ve “said the words” that they’re now in God’s kingdom and He won’t, He can’t reject them. Meanwhile the reputation of Jesus is dirtied and people are put off of Christianity by these so-called converts. Pastor Mark will be making it clear that such professions are false ones. He will be teaching what it really means to be a Christ follower and what God expects out of them. Have you ever heard of the concept of “fire insurance”? That’s when someone allegedly comes to faith in Christ but there’s no noticeable change in their lifestyle. They think that because they’ve “said the words” that they’re now in God’s kingdom and He won’t, He can’t reject them. Meanwhile the reputation of Jesus is dirtied and people are put off of Christianity by these so-called converts. Pastor Mark will be making it clear that such professions are false ones. He will be teaching what it really means to be a Christ follower and what God expects out of them. Have you ever heard of the concept of “fire insurance”? That’s when someone allegedly comes to faith in Christ but there’s no noticeable change in their lifestyle. They think that because they’ve “said the words” that they’re now in God’s kingdom and He won’t, He can’t reject them. Meanwhile the reputation of Jesus is dirtied and people are put off of Christianity by these so-called converts. Pastor Mark will be making it clear that such professions are false ones. He will be teaching what it really means to be a Christ follower and what God expects out of them. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000046152/Processing....mp3 Fri, 06 Sep 2019 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer In this world, you’re constantly being tempted, being prompted to take the credit for everything you do – except the bad things. You’re told that “you can do anything” or that you can “be whatever you want to be”, without qualifiers. But daily you’re struggling just to do what you’d consider an adequate job performance while looking over your shoulder at the “youngsters” nipping at your heels. Pastor Mark will be teaching about where your true identity lies – in Jesus. That concept might seem foreign to you but Pastor Mark will do an awesome job of making it understandable to you. In this world, you’re constantly being tempted, being prompted to take the credit for everything you do – except the bad things. You’re told that “you can do anything” or that you can “be whatever you want to be”, without qualifiers. But daily you’re struggling just to do what you’d consider an adequate job performance while looking over your shoulder at the “youngsters” nipping at your heels. Pastor Mark will be teaching about where your true identity lies – in Jesus. That concept might seem foreign to you but Pastor Mark will do an awesome job of making it understandable to you. In this world, you’re constantly being tempted, being prompted to take the credit for everything you do – except the bad things. You’re told that “you can do anything” or that you can “be whatever you want to be”, without qualifiers. But daily you’re struggling just to do what you’d consider an adequate job performance while looking over your shoulder at the “youngsters” nipping at your heels. Pastor Mark will be teaching about where your true identity lies – in Jesus. That concept might seem foreign to you but Pastor Mark will do an awesome job of making it understandable to you. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000046154/Processing....mp3 Thu, 05 Sep 2019 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer When it comes to trying to relate to God, humans always seem to want to have to do something to bridge that gap and merit God’s pleasure. Look around; there are all kinds of religions – from Scientology to Buddhism – that claim to have the solution to filling the God-shaped hole that’s in every person. Pastor Mark will be telling the story of another man, a jailer, who asked the same question of the apostle Paul. Paul will point this man to the true answer, which no work by man can attain. Paul will show you - just as he did the jailer – that the route to completeness runs through Jesus Christ. When it comes to trying to relate to God, humans always seem to want to have to do something to bridge that gap and merit God’s pleasure. Look around; there are all kinds of religions – from Scientology to Buddhism – that claim to have the solution to filling the God-shaped hole that’s in every person. Pastor Mark will be telling the story of another man, a jailer, who asked the same question of the apostle Paul. Paul will point this man to the true answer, which no work by man can attain. Paul will show you - just as he did the jailer – that the route to completeness runs through Jesus Christ. When it comes to trying to relate to God, humans always seem to want to have to do something to bridge that gap and merit God’s pleasure. Look around; there are all kinds of religions – from Scientology to Buddhism – that claim to have the solution to filling the God-shaped hole that’s in every person. Pastor Mark will be telling the story of another man, a jailer, who asked the same question of the apostle Paul. Paul will point this man to the true answer, which no work by man can attain. Paul will show you - just as he did the jailer – that the route to completeness runs through Jesus Christ. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000046155/LFL20190904.mp35d64153168a70.mp3 Wed, 04 Sep 2019 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer Bad things happen to everyone – divorce, untimely deaths, horrific accidents, and all other kinds of negative events that all people are aware of. There’s a heresy being taught that if you’re a Christian you won’t get sick, you’ll have plenty of money, and life will be a series of cushy events. Pastor Mark will be reminding you that Jesus Himself contradicted that thinking. Pastor Mark will show you using scripture that some of the most revered people in the Bible went through really tough times. Their reliance upon God was what differentiated them from non-believers and what drew the non-believers to Jesus. Bad things happen to everyone – divorce, untimely deaths, horrific accidents, and all other kinds of negative events that all people are aware of. There’s a heresy being taught that if you’re a Christian you won’t get sick, you’ll have plenty of money, and life will be a series of cushy events. Pastor Mark will be reminding you that Jesus Himself contradicted that thinking. Pastor Mark will show you using scripture that some of the most revered people in the Bible went through really tough times. Their reliance upon God was what differentiated them from non-believers and what drew the non-believers to Jesus. Bad things happen to everyone – divorce, untimely deaths, horrific accidents, and all other kinds of negative events that all people are aware of. There’s a heresy being taught that if you’re a Christian you won’t get sick, you’ll have plenty of money, and life will be a series of cushy events. Pastor Mark will be reminding you that Jesus Himself contradicted that thinking. Pastor Mark will show you using scripture that some of the most revered people in the Bible went through really tough times. Their reliance upon God was what differentiated them from non-believers and what drew the non-believers to Jesus. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000046156/Processing....mp3 Tue, 03 Sep 2019 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer It’s difficult to conceive of a Being Who knows everything – past, present and future. Even for the Christ follower, this concept can at times be perplexing, especially when God changes the plans they have made for their lives. Pastor Mark will be teaching about the sovereignty of God in regards to plan-making by those who claim to follow Him. You’ll hear about an instance where God changes the plans of the apostle Paul – THE APOSTLE PAUL! – and you’ll hear Paul’s response to the change. It will be enlightening to you and you’ll learn some tips on how to be a better Christ follower. It’s difficult to conceive of a Being Who knows everything – past, present and future. Even for the Christ follower, this concept can at times be perplexing, especially when God changes the plans they have made for their lives. Pastor Mark will be teaching about the sovereignty of God in regards to plan-making by those who claim to follow Him. You’ll hear about an instance where God changes the plans of the apostle Paul – THE APOSTLE PAUL! – and you’ll hear Paul’s response to the change. It will be enlightening to you and you’ll learn some tips on how to be a better Christ follower. It’s difficult to conceive of a Being Who knows everything – past, present and future. Even for the Christ follower, this concept can at times be perplexing, especially when God changes the plans they have made for their lives. Pastor Mark will be teaching about the sovereignty of God in regards to plan-making by those who claim to follow Him. You’ll hear about an instance where God changes the plans of the apostle Paul – THE APOSTLE PAUL! – and you’ll hear Paul’s response to the change. It will be enlightening to you and you’ll learn some tips on how to be a better Christ follower. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000046157/Processing....mp3 Mon, 02 Sep 2019 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer It’s pretty safe to say that Peter had no idea what would happen as a result of his breaking Jewish tradition by not just meeting with, but going into the house of a Gentile. His obedience to God allowed the Gospel to be shared with many more people. Pastor Mark will be teaching about the importance of trusting God. God doesn’t promise to show you the whole path; in fact, He only promises to show a step at a time. That lack of knowing everything is a challenge for humans, but it is the way that God intended you to live, because you were created to trust God and to obey Him. It’s pretty safe to say that Peter had no idea what would happen as a result of his breaking Jewish tradition by not just meeting with, but going into the house of a Gentile. His obedience to God allowed the Gospel to be shared with many more people. Pastor Mark will be teaching about the importance of trusting God. God doesn’t promise to show you the whole path; in fact, He only promises to show a step at a time. That lack of knowing everything is a challenge for humans, but it is the way that God intended you to live, because you were created to trust God and to obey Him. It’s pretty safe to say that Peter had no idea what would happen as a result of his breaking Jewish tradition by not just meeting with, but going into the house of a Gentile. His obedience to God allowed the Gospel to be shared with many more people. Pastor Mark will be teaching about the importance of trusting God. God doesn’t promise to show you the whole path; in fact, He only promises to show a step at a time. That lack of knowing everything is a challenge for humans, but it is the way that God intended you to live, because you were created to trust God and to obey Him. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000045991/Processing....mp3 Fri, 30 Aug 2019 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer God is always moving forward. He tried to get the Israelites to understand that but they refused to listen to Him. He told them from the beginning that they were supposed to show the Gentiles the way to God but instead they segregated themselves from the non-Jews. As Pastor Mark will be sharing, God was trying to do the same thing with this fledgling entity known as “The Way”. These new followers of God through Jesus were Jews, and God was still trying to get them to think beyond their own tribe. Pastor Mark will teach what God had to do to get them to view the world through His eyes. God is always moving forward. He tried to get the Israelites to understand that but they refused to listen to Him. He told them from the beginning that they were supposed to show the Gentiles the way to God but instead they segregated themselves from the non-Jews. As Pastor Mark will be sharing, God was trying to do the same thing with this fledgling entity known as “The Way”. These new followers of God through Jesus were Jews, and God was still trying to get them to think beyond their own tribe. Pastor Mark will teach what God had to do to get them to view the world through His eyes. God is always moving forward. He tried to get the Israelites to understand that but they refused to listen to Him. He told them from the beginning that they were supposed to show the Gentiles the way to God but instead they segregated themselves from the non-Jews. As Pastor Mark will be sharing, God was trying to do the same thing with this fledgling entity known as “The Way”. These new followers of God through Jesus were Jews, and God was still trying to get them to think beyond their own tribe. Pastor Mark will teach what God had to do to get them to view the world through His eyes. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000045992/Processing....mp3 Thu, 29 Aug 2019 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer There are a lot of people who believe that “good” people go to heaven. Many believe that if you go to church, or if you call yourself a “Christian”, you’ll go to heaven. Unfortunately for all of the above people, according to the Bible, they are all wrong. Pastor Mark will be teaching about the Bible’s requirement for entrance to heaven, using the story of a man who was seeking God. You’ll be reminded how much God loves mankind and how He will sometimes go to extraordinary depths to bring men to Himself. This is something to keep in mind as you talk to your friends about Jesus. There are a lot of people who believe that “good” people go to heaven. Many believe that if you go to church, or if you call yourself a “Christian”, you’ll go to heaven. Unfortunately for all of the above people, according to the Bible, they are all wrong. Pastor Mark will be teaching about the Bible’s requirement for entrance to heaven, using the story of a man who was seeking God. You’ll be reminded how much God loves mankind and how He will sometimes go to extraordinary depths to bring men to Himself. This is something to keep in mind as you talk to your friends about Jesus. There are a lot of people who believe that “good” people go to heaven. Many believe that if you go to church, or if you call yourself a “Christian”, you’ll go to heaven. Unfortunately for all of the above people, according to the Bible, they are all wrong. Pastor Mark will be teaching about the Bible’s requirement for entrance to heaven, using the story of a man who was seeking God. You’ll be reminded how much God loves mankind and how He will sometimes go to extraordinary depths to bring men to Himself. This is something to keep in mind as you talk to your friends about Jesus. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000045993/Processing....mp3 Wed, 28 Aug 2019 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer People choose to not do things for various reasons: fear, a desire to keep the status quo, or complacency can motivate someone to stay rooted where they are. Looking at the first followers of Jesus, though, they seemed to be willing to be put in very different situations than what they were used to. Pastor Mark will be teaching about how the apostles were able to let go control of their lives and allow the Holy Spirit to lead them wherever. You’re going to learn about some of the apostles’ lives as they spent their time “chasing the wild goose” and letting the Holy Spirit truly lead their lives. People choose to not do things for various reasons: fear, a desire to keep the status quo, or complacency can motivate someone to stay rooted where they are. Looking at the first followers of Jesus, though, they seemed to be willing to be put in very different situations than what they were used to. Pastor Mark will be teaching about how the apostles were able to let go control of their lives and allow the Holy Spirit to lead them wherever. You’re going to learn about some of the apostles’ lives as they spent their time “chasing the wild goose” and letting the Holy Spirit truly lead their lives. People choose to not do things for various reasons: fear, a desire to keep the status quo, or complacency can motivate someone to stay rooted where they are. Looking at the first followers of Jesus, though, they seemed to be willing to be put in very different situations than what they were used to. Pastor Mark will be teaching about how the apostles were able to let go control of their lives and allow the Holy Spirit to lead them wherever. You’re going to learn about some of the apostles’ lives as they spent their time “chasing the wild goose” and letting the Holy Spirit truly lead their lives. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000045994/Processing....mp3 Tue, 27 Aug 2019 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer Saul the Pharisee was a brutally zealous Jew. He sought members of this splinter sect, The Way, wherever they were. He imprisoned not just the men, but the women, too – something even the Roman Empire rarely did. He was driven by the desire to have a “pure” Judaism, whatever that was. But as Pastor Mark will be teaching, God got hold of Saul and literally showed him the light. But what you’ll also be learning about is what God did in the life of someone who had no desire to meet Saul. You’ll discover how God can change the heart for the good of those who will trust and obey Him. Saul the Pharisee was a brutally zealous Jew. He sought members of this splinter sect, The Way, wherever they were. He imprisoned not just the men, but the women, too – something even the Roman Empire rarely did. He was driven by the desire to have a “pure” Judaism, whatever that was. But as Pastor Mark will be teaching, God got hold of Saul and literally showed him the light. But what you’ll also be learning about is what God did in the life of someone who had no desire to meet Saul. You’ll discover how God can change the heart for the good of those who will trust and obey Him. Saul the Pharisee was a brutally zealous Jew. He sought members of this splinter sect, The Way, wherever they were. He imprisoned not just the men, but the women, too – something even the Roman Empire rarely did. He was driven by the desire to have a “pure” Judaism, whatever that was. But as Pastor Mark will be teaching, God got hold of Saul and literally showed him the light. But what you’ll also be learning about is what God did in the life of someone who had no desire to meet Saul. You’ll discover how God can change the heart for the good of those who will trust and obey Him. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000045995/Processing....mp3 Mon, 26 Aug 2019 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer Life is an adventure. It doesn’t matter who you are – you don’t know from one day to the next what’s going to happen. Even when you have a regimented, structured life, you don’t know what those events will themselves trigger to happen later in your life. Pastor Mark will be teaching about the life of the apostle Paul, and how his life took a radical turn once he was confronted by Jesus. You’ll learn about the importance of simply trusting God to lead and guide your life, and how you can obtain the courage to face and survive what life is going to bring your way. Life is an adventure. It doesn’t matter who you are – you don’t know from one day to the next what’s going to happen. Even when you have a regimented, structured life, you don’t know what those events will themselves trigger to happen later in your life. Pastor Mark will be teaching about the life of the apostle Paul, and how his life took a radical turn once he was confronted by Jesus. You’ll learn about the importance of simply trusting God to lead and guide your life, and how you can obtain the courage to face and survive what life is going to bring your way. Life is an adventure. It doesn’t matter who you are – you don’t know from one day to the next what’s going to happen. Even when you have a regimented, structured life, you don’t know what those events will themselves trigger to happen later in your life. Pastor Mark will be teaching about the life of the apostle Paul, and how his life took a radical turn once he was confronted by Jesus. You’ll learn about the importance of simply trusting God to lead and guide your life, and how you can obtain the courage to face and survive what life is going to bring your way. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000045793/Processing....mp3 Fri, 23 Aug 2019 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer It’s interesting – people who are really seeking the true God will go through lots of experiences during their search. Because God put in them the desire and need for a relationship with Him, nothing short of coming to Him will satisfy. Pastor Mark will be explaining where the Christ follower comes in to this situation of helping the seeker find Jesus. You’ll learn about being a follower of Jesus is going to challenge you; He will push you to come into a closer relationship with Him, which means you’ll have to replace some of your dreams and hopes with the dreams and hopes He has for you. It’s interesting – people who are really seeking the true God will go through lots of experiences during their search. Because God put in them the desire and need for a relationship with Him, nothing short of coming to Him will satisfy. Pastor Mark will be explaining where the Christ follower comes in to this situation of helping the seeker find Jesus. You’ll learn about being a follower of Jesus is going to challenge you; He will push you to come into a closer relationship with Him, which means you’ll have to replace some of your dreams and hopes with the dreams and hopes He has for you. It’s interesting – people who are really seeking the true God will go through lots of experiences during their search. Because God put in them the desire and need for a relationship with Him, nothing short of coming to Him will satisfy. Pastor Mark will be explaining where the Christ follower comes in to this situation of helping the seeker find Jesus. You’ll learn about being a follower of Jesus is going to challenge you; He will push you to come into a closer relationship with Him, which means you’ll have to replace some of your dreams and hopes with the dreams and hopes He has for you. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000045794/LFL20190822.mp35d52e822204b4.mp3 Thu, 22 Aug 2019 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer Jesus said that His disciples would do greater things than He did. Huh? How does that happen? He raised up people from the dead – how do we top that? Well, it’s easy to get fixated on the physical things – miracles – that Jesus did. But Pastor Mark will be teaching that focusing on the miraculous and spectacular will cause you to miss the bigger picture. In the teaching today, you’re going to hear what Jesus’ main point for coming to earth was. You’ll learn what the Great Commission has to do with you, and then you’ll find out how you can become one of those disciple-makers Jesus talked about. Jesus said that His disciples would do greater things than He did. Huh? How does that happen? He raised up people from the dead – how do we top that? Well, it’s easy to get fixated on the physical things – miracles – that Jesus did. But Pastor Mark will be teaching that focusing on the miraculous and spectacular will cause you to miss the bigger picture. In the teaching today, you’re going to hear what Jesus’ main point for coming to earth was. You’ll learn what the Great Commission has to do with you, and then you’ll find out how you can become one of those disciple-makers Jesus talked about. Jesus said that His disciples would do greater things than He did. Huh? How does that happen? He raised up people from the dead – how do we top that? Well, it’s easy to get fixated on the physical things – miracles – that Jesus did. But Pastor Mark will be teaching that focusing on the miraculous and spectacular will cause you to miss the bigger picture. In the teaching today, you’re going to hear what Jesus’ main point for coming to earth was. You’ll learn what the Great Commission has to do with you, and then you’ll find out how you can become one of those disciple-makers Jesus talked about. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000045795/LFL20190821.mp35d52e8735f281.mp3 Wed, 21 Aug 2019 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer It’s easy – and normal, probably – to observe men like Billy Graham or Greg Laurie as they preach and think, “There’s NO WAY I could do something like that!” The surprising thing, though, is that they might have the very same thought. Can you imagine what Peter – thrice-denying Peter – was thinking just before he began to speak on the day of Pentecost? The apprehension? Pastor Mark will be teaching about the difference-maker for all of the above men: the power of the Holy Spirit. You’ll hear about what the Holy Spirit did in the lives of men like these, and what He can do in and through you. It’s easy – and normal, probably – to observe men like Billy Graham or Greg Laurie as they preach and think, “There’s NO WAY I could do something like that!” The surprising thing, though, is that they might have the very same thought. Can you imagine what Peter – thrice-denying Peter – was thinking just before he began to speak on the day of Pentecost? The apprehension? Pastor Mark will be teaching about the difference-maker for all of the above men: the power of the Holy Spirit. You’ll hear about what the Holy Spirit did in the lives of men like these, and what He can do in and through you. It’s easy – and normal, probably – to observe men like Billy Graham or Greg Laurie as they preach and think, “There’s NO WAY I could do something like that!” The surprising thing, though, is that they might have the very same thought. Can you imagine what Peter – thrice-denying Peter – was thinking just before he began to speak on the day of Pentecost? The apprehension? Pastor Mark will be teaching about the difference-maker for all of the above men: the power of the Holy Spirit. You’ll hear about what the Holy Spirit did in the lives of men like these, and what He can do in and through you. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000045796/Processing....mp3 Tue, 20 Aug 2019 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer When you think about it, you really do want God to use you as much as He possibly can. But there seems to be doubt, fear and apprehension as to what form that “being used” might take. That’s understandable; the unknown, especially when in regards to what God might want to do with you, can be scary. But Pastor Mark will be teaching that although there can be uncertainty, giving yourself over to the Holy Spirit will allow Him to unleash in your life abilities and experiences you never imagined could happen to you. His plans for you are so much greater than you could think of; let Him do for you what He wants. When you think about it, you really do want God to use you as much as He possibly can. But there seems to be doubt, fear and apprehension as to what form that “being used” might take. That’s understandable; the unknown, especially when in regards to what God might want to do with you, can be scary. But Pastor Mark will be teaching that although there can be uncertainty, giving yourself over to the Holy Spirit will allow Him to unleash in your life abilities and experiences you never imagined could happen to you. His plans for you are so much greater than you could think of; let Him do for you what He wants. When you think about it, you really do want God to use you as much as He possibly can. But there seems to be doubt, fear and apprehension as to what form that “being used” might take. That’s understandable; the unknown, especially when in regards to what God might want to do with you, can be scary. But Pastor Mark will be teaching that although there can be uncertainty, giving yourself over to the Holy Spirit will allow Him to unleash in your life abilities and experiences you never imagined could happen to you. His plans for you are so much greater than you could think of; let Him do for you what He wants. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000045797/Processing....mp3 Mon, 19 Aug 2019 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer It’s really easy to believe that once you become a follower of Jesus that everything’s going to be hunky dory, no more problems. You probably realized pretty quickly that this “Christian” thing was going to be tougher than you expected it to be. This is part of what Pastor Mark will be teaching about. Jesus demonstrated by the amount of time He spent in prayer that even Someone like Him had to have continual refills of the Holy Spirit. And you know that if He had to get refills that you most certainly do. Fortunately, the Holy Spirit has an unlimited amount of Himself to pour out on you. It’s really easy to believe that once you become a follower of Jesus that everything’s going to be hunky dory, no more problems. You probably realized pretty quickly that this “Christian” thing was going to be tougher than you expected it to be. This is part of what Pastor Mark will be teaching about. Jesus demonstrated by the amount of time He spent in prayer that even Someone like Him had to have continual refills of the Holy Spirit. And you know that if He had to get refills that you most certainly do. Fortunately, the Holy Spirit has an unlimited amount of Himself to pour out on you. It’s really easy to believe that once you become a follower of Jesus that everything’s going to be hunky dory, no more problems. You probably realized pretty quickly that this “Christian” thing was going to be tougher than you expected it to be. This is part of what Pastor Mark will be teaching about. Jesus demonstrated by the amount of time He spent in prayer that even Someone like Him had to have continual refills of the Holy Spirit. And you know that if He had to get refills that you most certainly do. Fortunately, the Holy Spirit has an unlimited amount of Himself to pour out on you. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000045605/LFL20190816.mp35d48623dd6152.mp3 Fri, 16 Aug 2019 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer When you read the book of Acts it’s obvious that the writer wanted you to understand that the Holy Spirit is the major player in the things that went on. He is filling the hundred and twenty initial disciples, giving them the power to tell others about Jesus. Several more times different people are influenced by the Holy Spirit to preach or to impart healing to the sick. Pastor Mark is going to be teaching about the critical nature of having the Holy Spirit not only resting on you in regards to salvation but to be refilling you. That’s the only way you’ll have the ability to carry out God’s will for your life. When you read the book of Acts it’s obvious that the writer wanted you to understand that the Holy Spirit is the major player in the things that went on. He is filling the hundred and twenty initial disciples, giving them the power to tell others about Jesus. Several more times different people are influenced by the Holy Spirit to preach or to impart healing to the sick. Pastor Mark is going to be teaching about the critical nature of having the Holy Spirit not only resting on you in regards to salvation but to be refilling you. That’s the only way you’ll have the ability to carry out God’s will for your life. When you read the book of Acts it’s obvious that the writer wanted you to understand that the Holy Spirit is the major player in the things that went on. He is filling the hundred and twenty initial disciples, giving them the power to tell others about Jesus. Several more times different people are influenced by the Holy Spirit to preach or to impart healing to the sick. Pastor Mark is going to be teaching about the critical nature of having the Holy Spirit not only resting on you in regards to salvation but to be refilling you. That’s the only way you’ll have the ability to carry out God’s will for your life. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000045606/LFL20190815.mp35d48629cc1932.mp3 Thu, 15 Aug 2019 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer So many people who claim to be Christians want nothing more than what’s been called “fire insurance” – they said “The Prayer” or whatever – and now they think that they’re on God’s side. Meanwhile, they live basically the same life they did before this “religious experience”. Pastor Mark is going to be teaching about what Jesus actually meant when He spoke of becoming His disciple. You’ll find out that there are a lot of responsibilities and expectations that come with calling yourself a follower of Jesus. Pastor Mark will show you how to get straight, if you need to do so. So many people who claim to be Christians want nothing more than what’s been called “fire insurance” – they said “The Prayer” or whatever – and now they think that they’re on God’s side. Meanwhile, they live basically the same life they did before this “religious experience”. Pastor Mark is going to be teaching about what Jesus actually meant when He spoke of becoming His disciple. You’ll find out that there are a lot of responsibilities and expectations that come with calling yourself a follower of Jesus. Pastor Mark will show you how to get straight, if you need to do so. So many people who claim to be Christians want nothing more than what’s been called “fire insurance” – they said “The Prayer” or whatever – and now they think that they’re on God’s side. Meanwhile, they live basically the same life they did before this “religious experience”. Pastor Mark is going to be teaching about what Jesus actually meant when He spoke of becoming His disciple. You’ll find out that there are a lot of responsibilities and expectations that come with calling yourself a follower of Jesus. Pastor Mark will show you how to get straight, if you need to do so. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000045607/LFL20190814.mp35d4863d492900.mp3 Wed, 14 Aug 2019 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer Pastor Mark uses the term, “Christ follower” rather than “Christian” to describe those who have given their lives to Jesus and decided to follow Him. There are many who call themselves Christians but don’t realize that the term Christian implies that one is following, or is a disciple of, Jesus. Pastor Mark will recount Jesus’ imparting the Holy Spirit to the eleven disciples, and will explain what that meant for those men and how it applies to you today. You’ll discover the challenges that are a part of becoming an authentic follower of Christ and how you can succeed in this new role. Pastor Mark uses the term, “Christ follower” rather than “Christian” to describe those who have given their lives to Jesus and decided to follow Him. There are many who call themselves Christians but don’t realize that the term Christian implies that one is following, or is a disciple of, Jesus. Pastor Mark will recount Jesus’ imparting the Holy Spirit to the eleven disciples, and will explain what that meant for those men and how it applies to you today. You’ll discover the challenges that are a part of becoming an authentic follower of Christ and how you can succeed in this new role. Pastor Mark uses the term, “Christ follower” rather than “Christian” to describe those who have given their lives to Jesus and decided to follow Him. There are many who call themselves Christians but don’t realize that the term Christian implies that one is following, or is a disciple of, Jesus. Pastor Mark will recount Jesus’ imparting the Holy Spirit to the eleven disciples, and will explain what that meant for those men and how it applies to you today. You’ll discover the challenges that are a part of becoming an authentic follower of Christ and how you can succeed in this new role. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000045608/LFL20190813.mp35d4864c223a32.mp3 Tue, 13 Aug 2019 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer There are lots of religions around the world: Hinduism, Buddhism, Animism, and many others. Every one of them has one thing in common: they are an attempt by men to reach or to in some way appease what they believe to be god or a higher power; this is where they differ from Christianity. As Pastor Mark will be teaching, Christ followers are sought out by God. God has reached out to mankind because men are unable to appease God. Pastor Mark will teach how this man-ward reaching by God is accomplished. You’ll also learn the role the Holy Spirit plays in your life once you’ve chosen to follow Jesus. There are lots of religions around the world: Hinduism, Buddhism, Animism, and many others. Every one of them has one thing in common: they are an attempt by men to reach or to in some way appease what they believe to be god or a higher power; this is where they differ from Christianity. As Pastor Mark will be teaching, Christ followers are sought out by God. God has reached out to mankind because men are unable to appease God. Pastor Mark will teach how this man-ward reaching by God is accomplished. You’ll also learn the role the Holy Spirit plays in your life once you’ve chosen to follow Jesus. There are lots of religions around the world: Hinduism, Buddhism, Animism, and many others. Every one of them has one thing in common: they are an attempt by men to reach or to in some way appease what they believe to be god or a higher power; this is where they differ from Christianity. As Pastor Mark will be teaching, Christ followers are sought out by God. God has reached out to mankind because men are unable to appease God. Pastor Mark will teach how this man-ward reaching by God is accomplished. You’ll also learn the role the Holy Spirit plays in your life once you’ve chosen to follow Jesus. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000045609/LFL20190812.mp35d4865a37b846.mp3 Mon, 12 Aug 2019 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer Many Christians are reluctant to tell someone how Jesus has changed their lives. Often it’s because they are kind of embarrassed about the way they used to live; others might be afraid of rejection or ridicule. Scripture makes it clear that one of the responsibilities of the Christ follower is to “make disciples”. In Pastor Mark’s teaching he will explain how Jesus was able to speak with perfect strangers, breaking cultural taboos, and introduce them to God. The apostles did the same thing, as did the early church. As you listen to this teaching, Pastor Mark will share how God can use you to reach those around you for Christ. Many Christians are reluctant to tell someone how Jesus has changed their lives. Often it’s because they are kind of embarrassed about the way they used to live; others might be afraid of rejection or ridicule. Scripture makes it clear that one of the responsibilities of the Christ follower is to “make disciples”. In Pastor Mark’s teaching he will explain how Jesus was able to speak with perfect strangers, breaking cultural taboos, and introduce them to God. The apostles did the same thing, as did the early church. As you listen to this teaching, Pastor Mark will share how God can use you to reach those around you for Christ. Many Christians are reluctant to tell someone how Jesus has changed their lives. Often it’s because they are kind of embarrassed about the way they used to live; others might be afraid of rejection or ridicule. Scripture makes it clear that one of the responsibilities of the Christ follower is to “make disciples”. In Pastor Mark’s teaching he will explain how Jesus was able to speak with perfect strangers, breaking cultural taboos, and introduce them to God. The apostles did the same thing, as did the early church. As you listen to this teaching, Pastor Mark will share how God can use you to reach those around you for Christ. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000045427/Processing....mp3 Fri, 09 Aug 2019 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer If you read the Gospels closely, you’ll see that Jesus seemed very unconventional to the religious leaders of His day. He went places they wouldn’t go, hung out with people they would never be seen with, and was unafraid to buck traditions or to reject them outright. He did all of this while being led by the Holy Spirit and, many times, after whole nights spent in prayer. Pastor Mark will be illustrating that Jesus, whose life was intended to be a template for every Christ follower, lived not for Himself but to please His Father. Pastor Mark will help you to see that if you’re going to follow Jesus, this has to be your focus, too. If you read the Gospels closely, you’ll see that Jesus seemed very unconventional to the religious leaders of His day. He went places they wouldn’t go, hung out with people they would never be seen with, and was unafraid to buck traditions or to reject them outright. He did all of this while being led by the Holy Spirit and, many times, after whole nights spent in prayer. Pastor Mark will be illustrating that Jesus, whose life was intended to be a template for every Christ follower, lived not for Himself but to please His Father. Pastor Mark will help you to see that if you’re going to follow Jesus, this has to be your focus, too. If you read the Gospels closely, you’ll see that Jesus seemed very unconventional to the religious leaders of His day. He went places they wouldn’t go, hung out with people they would never be seen with, and was unafraid to buck traditions or to reject them outright. He did all of this while being led by the Holy Spirit and, many times, after whole nights spent in prayer. Pastor Mark will be illustrating that Jesus, whose life was intended to be a template for every Christ follower, lived not for Himself but to please His Father. Pastor Mark will help you to see that if you’re going to follow Jesus, this has to be your focus, too. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000045428/LFL20190808.mp35d407acfdc4ba.mp3 Thu, 08 Aug 2019 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer Change can be difficult. The struggle in adapting to change increases as the magnitude of the change rises. When Jesus told His disciples that He was going to die, that was a huge change in their lives! They might not even have comprehended the concept of Jesus’ sending another in His place that would be like Him. Pastor Mark will be teaching about how Jesus lived His life as a man reliant upon the leading and strength of the Holy Spirit, and how Jesus tried to teach His disciples to do the same thing. You’ll learn, just as they did, that the Holy Spirit’s instruction comes through obedience and experience. Change can be difficult. The struggle in adapting to change increases as the magnitude of the change rises. When Jesus told His disciples that He was going to die, that was a huge change in their lives! They might not even have comprehended the concept of Jesus’ sending another in His place that would be like Him. Pastor Mark will be teaching about how Jesus lived His life as a man reliant upon the leading and strength of the Holy Spirit, and how Jesus tried to teach His disciples to do the same thing. You’ll learn, just as they did, that the Holy Spirit’s instruction comes through obedience and experience. Change can be difficult. The struggle in adapting to change increases as the magnitude of the change rises. When Jesus told His disciples that He was going to die, that was a huge change in their lives! They might not even have comprehended the concept of Jesus’ sending another in His place that would be like Him. Pastor Mark will be teaching about how Jesus lived His life as a man reliant upon the leading and strength of the Holy Spirit, and how Jesus tried to teach His disciples to do the same thing. You’ll learn, just as they did, that the Holy Spirit’s instruction comes through obedience and experience. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000045429/Processing....mp3 Wed, 07 Aug 2019 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer When you consider the lives of some of the people in the book of Acts, some unusual things happened. Men were instantaneously transported from one place to another, sick & disabled people were healed, and the like. On the other hand, people were imprisoned for preaching and even stoned to death. Was the potential cost of the latter worth achieving the former? Pastor Mark will be challenging you to ask yourself that question. Are you willing to allow the Holy Spirit to direct and really lead your life? If you decide to answer, “Yes”, your life could become more interesting than you ever imagined. When you consider the lives of some of the people in the book of Acts, some unusual things happened. Men were instantaneously transported from one place to another, sick & disabled people were healed, and the like. On the other hand, people were imprisoned for preaching and even stoned to death. Was the potential cost of the latter worth achieving the former? Pastor Mark will be challenging you to ask yourself that question. Are you willing to allow the Holy Spirit to direct and really lead your life? If you decide to answer, “Yes”, your life could become more interesting than you ever imagined. When you consider the lives of some of the people in the book of Acts, some unusual things happened. Men were instantaneously transported from one place to another, sick & disabled people were healed, and the like. On the other hand, people were imprisoned for preaching and even stoned to death. Was the potential cost of the latter worth achieving the former? Pastor Mark will be challenging you to ask yourself that question. Are you willing to allow the Holy Spirit to direct and really lead your life? If you decide to answer, “Yes”, your life could become more interesting than you ever imagined. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000045430/Processing....mp3 Tue, 06 Aug 2019 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer Let’s face it: there are a lot of things to tempt Christ followers these days, and not all of them are outside the walls of the church. You can be tempted to follow a false teaching or teacher, or to become proud of all of “your” accomplishments “for God”. Pastor Mark will be talking about the temptations that Jesus had to face, being confronted by the devil himself. You’ll learn how Jesus was able to stand up to Satan and resist his enticements. You will also find out how you can take advantage of the power that Jesus had and incorporate it into your daily living, just like Jesus did. Let’s face it: there are a lot of things to tempt Christ followers these days, and not all of them are outside the walls of the church. You can be tempted to follow a false teaching or teacher, or to become proud of all of “your” accomplishments “for God”. Pastor Mark will be talking about the temptations that Jesus had to face, being confronted by the devil himself. You’ll learn how Jesus was able to stand up to Satan and resist his enticements. You will also find out how you can take advantage of the power that Jesus had and incorporate it into your daily living, just like Jesus did. Let’s face it: there are a lot of things to tempt Christ followers these days, and not all of them are outside the walls of the church. You can be tempted to follow a false teaching or teacher, or to become proud of all of “your” accomplishments “for God”. Pastor Mark will be talking about the temptations that Jesus had to face, being confronted by the devil himself. You’ll learn how Jesus was able to stand up to Satan and resist his enticements. You will also find out how you can take advantage of the power that Jesus had and incorporate it into your daily living, just like Jesus did. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000045431/Processing....mp3 Mon, 05 Aug 2019 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer It’s easy to assume that Jesus was able to do the things He did because, well, He’s God! Right? It’s normal to make that leap because it seems to be the most logical step to take. Pastor Mark, however, will be showing you from the scriptures that, amazingly, Jesus did what He did because He allowed the Holy Spirit to work through Him. Pastor Mark will be teaching that Jesus did the hard work – lots of prayer and listening to the Holy Spirit – that allowed the Holy Spirit to work miraculously in Jesus’ life. You’ll discover that if you follow Jesus’ example that the Holy Spirit can work through you, too. It’s easy to assume that Jesus was able to do the things He did because, well, He’s God! Right? It’s normal to make that leap because it seems to be the most logical step to take. Pastor Mark, however, will be showing you from the scriptures that, amazingly, Jesus did what He did because He allowed the Holy Spirit to work through Him. Pastor Mark will be teaching that Jesus did the hard work – lots of prayer and listening to the Holy Spirit – that allowed the Holy Spirit to work miraculously in Jesus’ life. You’ll discover that if you follow Jesus’ example that the Holy Spirit can work through you, too. It’s easy to assume that Jesus was able to do the things He did because, well, He’s God! Right? It’s normal to make that leap because it seems to be the most logical step to take. Pastor Mark, however, will be showing you from the scriptures that, amazingly, Jesus did what He did because He allowed the Holy Spirit to work through Him. Pastor Mark will be teaching that Jesus did the hard work – lots of prayer and listening to the Holy Spirit – that allowed the Holy Spirit to work miraculously in Jesus’ life. You’ll discover that if you follow Jesus’ example that the Holy Spirit can work through you, too. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000045294/Processing....mp3 Fri, 02 Aug 2019 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer A lot of people claim to know about God; a lot of people claim to know God. Many times, though, their behavior contradicts this claim of knowledge and relationship. Pastor Mark will be teaching about the importance of actually knowing God which comes as a result of reading His words – understanding what it is He has to say to man. But, he will be sharing, it’s more than merely reading the words in His book – you need to know Him. Pastor Mark will be talking about the way to know God these days, which is by knowing His Spirit – the Holy Spirit, Who was sent to make God more understandable to mankind. A lot of people claim to know about God; a lot of people claim to know God. Many times, though, their behavior contradicts this claim of knowledge and relationship. Pastor Mark will be teaching about the importance of actually knowing God which comes as a result of reading His words – understanding what it is He has to say to man. But, he will be sharing, it’s more than merely reading the words in His book – you need to know Him. Pastor Mark will be talking about the way to know God these days, which is by knowing His Spirit – the Holy Spirit, Who was sent to make God more understandable to mankind. A lot of people claim to know about God; a lot of people claim to know God. Many times, though, their behavior contradicts this claim of knowledge and relationship. Pastor Mark will be teaching about the importance of actually knowing God which comes as a result of reading His words – understanding what it is He has to say to man. But, he will be sharing, it’s more than merely reading the words in His book – you need to know Him. Pastor Mark will be talking about the way to know God these days, which is by knowing His Spirit – the Holy Spirit, Who was sent to make God more understandable to mankind. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000045295/LFL20190801.mp35d373d9d2c7c6.mp3 Thu, 01 Aug 2019 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer Many people believe that they are in charge of their lives. That’s true to an extent. The truth that unbelievers don’t realize though is that they are actually slaves to a hidden master: Satan. He is the one who encourages and entices you to seek your own pleasure first, even when that’s to the detriment of those around you. Pastor Mark wants to tell you that there’s Someone else trying to speak to you, too. God the Holy Spirit whispers through creation, through circumstances, and through other people. If you want your life to go better than it currently is, He is the One you should be listening to. Many people believe that they are in charge of their lives. That’s true to an extent. The truth that unbelievers don’t realize though is that they are actually slaves to a hidden master: Satan. He is the one who encourages and entices you to seek your own pleasure first, even when that’s to the detriment of those around you. Pastor Mark wants to tell you that there’s Someone else trying to speak to you, too. God the Holy Spirit whispers through creation, through circumstances, and through other people. If you want your life to go better than it currently is, He is the One you should be listening to. Many people believe that they are in charge of their lives. That’s true to an extent. The truth that unbelievers don’t realize though is that they are actually slaves to a hidden master: Satan. He is the one who encourages and entices you to seek your own pleasure first, even when that’s to the detriment of those around you. Pastor Mark wants to tell you that there’s Someone else trying to speak to you, too. God the Holy Spirit whispers through creation, through circumstances, and through other people. If you want your life to go better than it currently is, He is the One you should be listening to. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000045296/LFL20190731.mp35d373e750432a.mp3 Wed, 31 Jul 2019 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer What do you know about the Holy Spirit? Do you know anything about Him? Many Christ followers are either uninformed or misinformed about Who He is and, as a result, don’t understand His role is in their lives. If you feel that you’re lacking knowledge about this third member of the Trinity, you should keep listening. Pastor Mark will be talking about what the Bible has to say about the Holy Spirit. He’ll be giving examples of people who allowed themselves to be used by God and how the Holy Spirit operated in their lives to facilitate God’s work. You’ll hear how your life can be energized by the Holy Spirit as well. What do you know about the Holy Spirit? Do you know anything about Him? Many Christ followers are either uninformed or misinformed about Who He is and, as a result, don’t understand His role is in their lives. If you feel that you’re lacking knowledge about this third member of the Trinity, you should keep listening. Pastor Mark will be talking about what the Bible has to say about the Holy Spirit. He’ll be giving examples of people who allowed themselves to be used by God and how the Holy Spirit operated in their lives to facilitate God’s work. You’ll hear how your life can be energized by the Holy Spirit as well. What do you know about the Holy Spirit? Do you know anything about Him? Many Christ followers are either uninformed or misinformed about Who He is and, as a result, don’t understand His role is in their lives. If you feel that you’re lacking knowledge about this third member of the Trinity, you should keep listening. Pastor Mark will be talking about what the Bible has to say about the Holy Spirit. He’ll be giving examples of people who allowed themselves to be used by God and how the Holy Spirit operated in their lives to facilitate God’s work. You’ll hear how your life can be energized by the Holy Spirit as well. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000045297/Processing....mp3 Tue, 30 Jul 2019 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer Jesus’ call to the original disciples was truly a scary thing. Jesus simply told them to follow Him. He didn’t promise them anything – no comfort, no food, no place to rest, no success – nothing! And yet they became part of a movement that turned their world upside down, and affects the world yet today. Pastor Mark will be teaching about the source of their success, the power behind their march through the Roman Empire. He’ll be speaking about the person of the Holy Spirit. You’ll learn that you need to have Him in your life to be a successful Christ follower, and you’ll find out how to have Him living in you. Jesus’ call to the original disciples was truly a scary thing. Jesus simply told them to follow Him. He didn’t promise them anything – no comfort, no food, no place to rest, no success – nothing! And yet they became part of a movement that turned their world upside down, and affects the world yet today. Pastor Mark will be teaching about the source of their success, the power behind their march through the Roman Empire. He’ll be speaking about the person of the Holy Spirit. You’ll learn that you need to have Him in your life to be a successful Christ follower, and you’ll find out how to have Him living in you. Jesus’ call to the original disciples was truly a scary thing. Jesus simply told them to follow Him. He didn’t promise them anything – no comfort, no food, no place to rest, no success – nothing! And yet they became part of a movement that turned their world upside down, and affects the world yet today. Pastor Mark will be teaching about the source of their success, the power behind their march through the Roman Empire. He’ll be speaking about the person of the Holy Spirit. You’ll learn that you need to have Him in your life to be a successful Christ follower, and you’ll find out how to have Him living in you. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000045298/Processing....mp3 Mon, 29 Jul 2019 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer If you think back to the days before you came to Jesus, there were many times when you felt all alone, that the circumstances of your life felt like they were going to overwhelm you. Even sometimes as a follower of Christ the insanity of daily life can get you to feel that way, right? It happens to almost every believer, so you shouldn’t feel condemned by that. But Pastor Mark wants to share some good news with you: you don’t have to be alone as you struggle with life. He’s going to be introducing you to God, the Holy Spirit, and will be teaching you what this Person of the Trinity can do in you and through you. If you think back to the days before you came to Jesus, there were many times when you felt all alone, that the circumstances of your life felt like they were going to overwhelm you. Even sometimes as a follower of Christ the insanity of daily life can get you to feel that way, right? It happens to almost every believer, so you shouldn’t feel condemned by that. But Pastor Mark wants to share some good news with you: you don’t have to be alone as you struggle with life. He’s going to be introducing you to God, the Holy Spirit, and will be teaching you what this Person of the Trinity can do in you and through you. If you think back to the days before you came to Jesus, there were many times when you felt all alone, that the circumstances of your life felt like they were going to overwhelm you. Even sometimes as a follower of Christ the insanity of daily life can get you to feel that way, right? It happens to almost every believer, so you shouldn’t feel condemned by that. But Pastor Mark wants to share some good news with you: you don’t have to be alone as you struggle with life. He’s going to be introducing you to God, the Holy Spirit, and will be teaching you what this Person of the Trinity can do in you and through you. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000045161/LFL20190726.mp35d2dfe68797d8.mp3 Fri, 26 Jul 2019 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer The Holy Spirit. Brings up images of Casper, or Ghostbusters – right? It’s almost as if someone (Satan) was trying to corrupt people’s perception of Who the Holy Spirit is and His role in the lives of Christ Followers. Many churches certainly seem to avoid mention of Him if at all possible. Well, Pastor Mark is planning on tackling this sorely neglected topic. So, if you don’t know what the Bible says about the Holy Spirit or if you know a little about Him but want to learn more, stick around. Pastor Mark will be teaching about this third member of the Trinity and why you need more of His power in your life. The Holy Spirit. Brings up images of Casper, or Ghostbusters – right? It’s almost as if someone (Satan) was trying to corrupt people’s perception of Who the Holy Spirit is and His role in the lives of Christ Followers. Many churches certainly seem to avoid mention of Him if at all possible. Well, Pastor Mark is planning on tackling this sorely neglected topic. So, if you don’t know what the Bible says about the Holy Spirit or if you know a little about Him but want to learn more, stick around. Pastor Mark will be teaching about this third member of the Trinity and why you need more of His power in your life. The Holy Spirit. Brings up images of Casper, or Ghostbusters – right? It’s almost as if someone (Satan) was trying to corrupt people’s perception of Who the Holy Spirit is and His role in the lives of Christ Followers. Many churches certainly seem to avoid mention of Him if at all possible. Well, Pastor Mark is planning on tackling this sorely neglected topic. So, if you don’t know what the Bible says about the Holy Spirit or if you know a little about Him but want to learn more, stick around. Pastor Mark will be teaching about this third member of the Trinity and why you need more of His power in your life. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000045162/Processing....mp3 Thu, 25 Jul 2019 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer No matter what you do to keep healthy, no matter how many times a week you work out or watch what you eat, you are going to die. That’s the way it’s been since the fall of man, and it won’t change until the end of time. The one thing that won’t ever change is God. He was around before the world began and will be after it has been destroyed. Pastor Mark will be teaching about David’s significance to Israel and how, though a flawed man, he exemplified many of the qualities you would want to display in your life. He often sought and received God’s forgiveness, which is a good trait to cultivate. No matter what you do to keep healthy, no matter how many times a week you work out or watch what you eat, you are going to die. That’s the way it’s been since the fall of man, and it won’t change until the end of time. The one thing that won’t ever change is God. He was around before the world began and will be after it has been destroyed. Pastor Mark will be teaching about David’s significance to Israel and how, though a flawed man, he exemplified many of the qualities you would want to display in your life. He often sought and received God’s forgiveness, which is a good trait to cultivate. No matter what you do to keep healthy, no matter how many times a week you work out or watch what you eat, you are going to die. That’s the way it’s been since the fall of man, and it won’t change until the end of time. The one thing that won’t ever change is God. He was around before the world began and will be after it has been destroyed. Pastor Mark will be teaching about David’s significance to Israel and how, though a flawed man, he exemplified many of the qualities you would want to display in your life. He often sought and received God’s forgiveness, which is a good trait to cultivate. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000045163/LFL20190724.mp35d2dff7dabee0.mp3 Wed, 24 Jul 2019 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer How do you respond when an authority figure tells you that you can’t do something? Do you take it calmly, recognizing that person’s authority over you in that area? Or do you seethe inside, hoping for a chance to get back at them? Pastor Mark will be sharing that king David had that kind of decision to make when God told him that he, David, couldn’t build the temple. It would be so easy for David to do his own thing – he was the king, after all! Pastor Mark will let you know what David’s decision was, and how the choice David made impacted both his kingdom and his descendants’ history. How do you respond when an authority figure tells you that you can’t do something? Do you take it calmly, recognizing that person’s authority over you in that area? Or do you seethe inside, hoping for a chance to get back at them? Pastor Mark will be sharing that king David had that kind of decision to make when God told him that he, David, couldn’t build the temple. It would be so easy for David to do his own thing – he was the king, after all! Pastor Mark will let you know what David’s decision was, and how the choice David made impacted both his kingdom and his descendants’ history. How do you respond when an authority figure tells you that you can’t do something? Do you take it calmly, recognizing that person’s authority over you in that area? Or do you seethe inside, hoping for a chance to get back at them? Pastor Mark will be sharing that king David had that kind of decision to make when God told him that he, David, couldn’t build the temple. It would be so easy for David to do his own thing – he was the king, after all! Pastor Mark will let you know what David’s decision was, and how the choice David made impacted both his kingdom and his descendants’ history. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000045164/Processing....mp3 Tue, 23 Jul 2019 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer Steve Jobs was amazing at guiding Apple’s innovations and developing their attitude that they could do anything. Unfortunately for him, his positive guidance didn’t carry over to his parenting; by all accounts, he was a very poor father. David was much the same way; he was a great king but scripture shows that he was a neglectful father. Pastor Mark will be teaching about David’s failings in this area and the ramifications that it had – not just for his family but for the kingdom of Israel. You’ll learn about the principles that God wants to teach you by means of this Bible passage. Steve Jobs was amazing at guiding Apple’s innovations and developing their attitude that they could do anything. Unfortunately for him, his positive guidance didn’t carry over to his parenting; by all accounts, he was a very poor father. David was much the same way; he was a great king but scripture shows that he was a neglectful father. Pastor Mark will be teaching about David’s failings in this area and the ramifications that it had – not just for his family but for the kingdom of Israel. You’ll learn about the principles that God wants to teach you by means of this Bible passage. Steve Jobs was amazing at guiding Apple’s innovations and developing their attitude that they could do anything. Unfortunately for him, his positive guidance didn’t carry over to his parenting; by all accounts, he was a very poor father. David was much the same way; he was a great king but scripture shows that he was a neglectful father. Pastor Mark will be teaching about David’s failings in this area and the ramifications that it had – not just for his family but for the kingdom of Israel. You’ll learn about the principles that God wants to teach you by means of this Bible passage. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000045165/Processing....mp3 Mon, 22 Jul 2019 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer The Levitical rules regarding stealing and the like showed how important the concept of personal property was and is to God. The penalties were so severe that they were meant to be a deterrent to those who might have been inclined to pilfer their neighbor’s stuff. But David had stolen a man’s wife – and then had the husband killed when all his other plans failed. Pastor Mark will be teaching you about the importance of remembering that God will get His judgment. It may not be right away but there will always be a reckoning. Please remember that when you’re tempted to sin. The Levitical rules regarding stealing and the like showed how important the concept of personal property was and is to God. The penalties were so severe that they were meant to be a deterrent to those who might have been inclined to pilfer their neighbor’s stuff. But David had stolen a man’s wife – and then had the husband killed when all his other plans failed. Pastor Mark will be teaching you about the importance of remembering that God will get His judgment. It may not be right away but there will always be a reckoning. Please remember that when you’re tempted to sin. The Levitical rules regarding stealing and the like showed how important the concept of personal property was and is to God. The penalties were so severe that they were meant to be a deterrent to those who might have been inclined to pilfer their neighbor’s stuff. But David had stolen a man’s wife – and then had the husband killed when all his other plans failed. Pastor Mark will be teaching you about the importance of remembering that God will get His judgment. It may not be right away but there will always be a reckoning. Please remember that when you’re tempted to sin. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000045088/LFL20190719.mp35d2a6f84443e4.mp3 Fri, 19 Jul 2019 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer Has anybody ever done you wrong and refused to admit to it? I’m not talking about a simple misunderstanding; I mean something that any objective observer would agree was bad and wrong. Have you noticed that as time went on they became more unsettled and angry with not just you but lots of other people? Well, as Pastor Mark will be teaching, King David became that way after his affair with Bathsheba. He will be illustrating the personal toll that unforgiveness takes on the whole person, and how that setting things right with God will make all the difference in your life. Has anybody ever done you wrong and refused to admit to it? I’m not talking about a simple misunderstanding; I mean something that any objective observer would agree was bad and wrong. Have you noticed that as time went on they became more unsettled and angry with not just you but lots of other people? Well, as Pastor Mark will be teaching, King David became that way after his affair with Bathsheba. He will be illustrating the personal toll that unforgiveness takes on the whole person, and how that setting things right with God will make all the difference in your life. Has anybody ever done you wrong and refused to admit to it? I’m not talking about a simple misunderstanding; I mean something that any objective observer would agree was bad and wrong. Have you noticed that as time went on they became more unsettled and angry with not just you but lots of other people? Well, as Pastor Mark will be teaching, King David became that way after his affair with Bathsheba. He will be illustrating the personal toll that unforgiveness takes on the whole person, and how that setting things right with God will make all the difference in your life. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000045089/LFL20190718.mp35d2a6fcfb0218.mp3 Thu, 18 Jul 2019 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer One of the noteworthy things about the Bible is that it is not afraid to talk about the sins of those it mentions, even a hero of the faith like David. A man that God declares is seeking God’s best, he was still an imperfect man. Pastor Mark will be teaching about God’s honesty concerning man and man’s fallenness, and God’s solution for that condition. You’ll hear about a man who indulged a particular vice for many years without ever hearing God mention it even one time. Maybe you’re in the same situation. As you listen to the teaching you’ll hear that there was a day of reckoning for David; there will be one for you, too. One of the noteworthy things about the Bible is that it is not afraid to talk about the sins of those it mentions, even a hero of the faith like David. A man that God declares is seeking God’s best, he was still an imperfect man. Pastor Mark will be teaching about God’s honesty concerning man and man’s fallenness, and God’s solution for that condition. You’ll hear about a man who indulged a particular vice for many years without ever hearing God mention it even one time. Maybe you’re in the same situation. As you listen to the teaching you’ll hear that there was a day of reckoning for David; there will be one for you, too. One of the noteworthy things about the Bible is that it is not afraid to talk about the sins of those it mentions, even a hero of the faith like David. A man that God declares is seeking God’s best, he was still an imperfect man. Pastor Mark will be teaching about God’s honesty concerning man and man’s fallenness, and God’s solution for that condition. You’ll hear about a man who indulged a particular vice for many years without ever hearing God mention it even one time. Maybe you’re in the same situation. As you listen to the teaching you’ll hear that there was a day of reckoning for David; there will be one for you, too. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000045090/LFL20190717.mp35d2a70244c5a7.mp3 Wed, 17 Jul 2019 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer Sexual temptation is all around. From fitness products and the entertainment industry to the most innocuous things, sexuality – in the clothing worn or the scripts that are written – pervades society. This was a problem in David’s time, too. Temple prostitutes for pagan gods of fertility were a big part of the religions of the nations that surrounded Israel and sometimes in Israel as well. Pastor Mark will be teaching what you as an individual can do to resist giving in to these enticements and to live your life in the way that God intended. God’s way of life will help minimize society’s effect on your lifestyle. Sexual temptation is all around. From fitness products and the entertainment industry to the most innocuous things, sexuality – in the clothing worn or the scripts that are written – pervades society. This was a problem in David’s time, too. Temple prostitutes for pagan gods of fertility were a big part of the religions of the nations that surrounded Israel and sometimes in Israel as well. Pastor Mark will be teaching what you as an individual can do to resist giving in to these enticements and to live your life in the way that God intended. God’s way of life will help minimize society’s effect on your lifestyle. Sexual temptation is all around. From fitness products and the entertainment industry to the most innocuous things, sexuality – in the clothing worn or the scripts that are written – pervades society. This was a problem in David’s time, too. Temple prostitutes for pagan gods of fertility were a big part of the religions of the nations that surrounded Israel and sometimes in Israel as well. Pastor Mark will be teaching what you as an individual can do to resist giving in to these enticements and to live your life in the way that God intended. God’s way of life will help minimize society’s effect on your lifestyle. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000045091/Processing....mp3 Tue, 16 Jul 2019 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer Anger seems to have taken over our society. Television shows that once consisted of reasoned discussion with occasional raised voices are now mainly raised voices with occasional reasoned discussion. Many in society tell you that it’s good for you to vent your anger, while all around you the evidence of unrestrained anger reveals itself in an ever-increasing violent society. Pastor Mark will be teaching about the Bible’s solution for the anger you might be harboring as well as other aspects of your character that frustrate you. He will be sharing how God can bring peace and contentment to your life. Anger seems to have taken over our society. Television shows that once consisted of reasoned discussion with occasional raised voices are now mainly raised voices with occasional reasoned discussion. Many in society tell you that it’s good for you to vent your anger, while all around you the evidence of unrestrained anger reveals itself in an ever-increasing violent society. Pastor Mark will be teaching about the Bible’s solution for the anger you might be harboring as well as other aspects of your character that frustrate you. He will be sharing how God can bring peace and contentment to your life. Anger seems to have taken over our society. Television shows that once consisted of reasoned discussion with occasional raised voices are now mainly raised voices with occasional reasoned discussion. Many in society tell you that it’s good for you to vent your anger, while all around you the evidence of unrestrained anger reveals itself in an ever-increasing violent society. Pastor Mark will be teaching about the Bible’s solution for the anger you might be harboring as well as other aspects of your character that frustrate you. He will be sharing how God can bring peace and contentment to your life. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000045092/Processing....mp3 Mon, 15 Jul 2019 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer Every one, deep down inside, knows that they are not perfect. They may put on a front to other people but when they’re home alone, they are faced with the accusations of their conscience. Pastor Mark will be teaching about King David’s most infamous shortcoming. As he walks you through the events that take place, you might see yourself. Not necessarily in the actions but in the attitudes that will be discussed. As Pastor Mark unpacks this story he will help you to understand the depths of God’s love for you and His willingness to not only forgive you of your sins, but to restore you to a right relationship with Himself. Every one, deep down inside, knows that they are not perfect. They may put on a front to other people but when they’re home alone, they are faced with the accusations of their conscience. Pastor Mark will be teaching about King David’s most infamous shortcoming. As he walks you through the events that take place, you might see yourself. Not necessarily in the actions but in the attitudes that will be discussed. As Pastor Mark unpacks this story he will help you to understand the depths of God’s love for you and His willingness to not only forgive you of your sins, but to restore you to a right relationship with Himself. Every one, deep down inside, knows that they are not perfect. They may put on a front to other people but when they’re home alone, they are faced with the accusations of their conscience. Pastor Mark will be teaching about King David’s most infamous shortcoming. As he walks you through the events that take place, you might see yourself. Not necessarily in the actions but in the attitudes that will be discussed. As Pastor Mark unpacks this story he will help you to understand the depths of God’s love for you and His willingness to not only forgive you of your sins, but to restore you to a right relationship with Himself. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000044891/LFL20190712.mp35d1b961187261.mp3 Fri, 12 Jul 2019 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer David’s generosity toward Mephibosheth was out of character for the monarchs of his day. Normally the families of the deposed king were executed to prevent someone else trying to claim the right to the throne. David also restored to Mephibosheth the land that his grandfather, Saul, had owned. Pastor Mark will be teaching about how David’s treatment of Mephibosheth parallels God’s treatment of mankind. Men are lost, damaged and broken - without claim to anything. God comes down and offers them restoration and wholeness that they didn’t deserve but can have access to, if they so choose. David’s generosity toward Mephibosheth was out of character for the monarchs of his day. Normally the families of the deposed king were executed to prevent someone else trying to claim the right to the throne. David also restored to Mephibosheth the land that his grandfather, Saul, had owned. Pastor Mark will be teaching about how David’s treatment of Mephibosheth parallels God’s treatment of mankind. Men are lost, damaged and broken - without claim to anything. God comes down and offers them restoration and wholeness that they didn’t deserve but can have access to, if they so choose. David’s generosity toward Mephibosheth was out of character for the monarchs of his day. Normally the families of the deposed king were executed to prevent someone else trying to claim the right to the throne. David also restored to Mephibosheth the land that his grandfather, Saul, had owned. Pastor Mark will be teaching about how David’s treatment of Mephibosheth parallels God’s treatment of mankind. Men are lost, damaged and broken - without claim to anything. God comes down and offers them restoration and wholeness that they didn’t deserve but can have access to, if they so choose. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000044892/Processing....mp3 Thu, 11 Jul 2019 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer If you’ve read the stories of the kings of Israel you may have noticed that many times the new king would kill all the male members of the former king’s family. This was done to eliminate competition. David, however, didn’t do that. In fact, he had promised to be kind to Saul and Jonathan’s descendants. Pastor Mark will be teaching about David’s integrity in this matter. He’ll also be illustrating how the picture of David and Mephibosheth is a picture of how God wants to treat the lost. They are scared of God’s potential anger while in reality all God wants to do is to have them eat at His table. If you’ve read the stories of the kings of Israel you may have noticed that many times the new king would kill all the male members of the former king’s family. This was done to eliminate competition. David, however, didn’t do that. In fact, he had promised to be kind to Saul and Jonathan’s descendants. Pastor Mark will be teaching about David’s integrity in this matter. He’ll also be illustrating how the picture of David and Mephibosheth is a picture of how God wants to treat the lost. They are scared of God’s potential anger while in reality all God wants to do is to have them eat at His table. If you’ve read the stories of the kings of Israel you may have noticed that many times the new king would kill all the male members of the former king’s family. This was done to eliminate competition. David, however, didn’t do that. In fact, he had promised to be kind to Saul and Jonathan’s descendants. Pastor Mark will be teaching about David’s integrity in this matter. He’ll also be illustrating how the picture of David and Mephibosheth is a picture of how God wants to treat the lost. They are scared of God’s potential anger while in reality all God wants to do is to have them eat at His table. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000044893/LFL20190710.mp35d1b96d677cf7.mp3 Wed, 10 Jul 2019 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer Jonathan and David had a special, close relationship. David and Saul had a relationship, too…but it wasn’t so special. David, however, had made the same promise to both men – to look after their descendants with kindness. Have you made promises to people or felt an obligation to someone who treats you badly? Pastor Mark will be teaching about David’s personal integrity and how he tried to do the right thing by Saul and Jonathan’s surviving heirs. Even though he had absolute reign as king, he recognized and valued his own word and his love for Jonathan, so he kept his promise. Jonathan and David had a special, close relationship. David and Saul had a relationship, too…but it wasn’t so special. David, however, had made the same promise to both men – to look after their descendants with kindness. Have you made promises to people or felt an obligation to someone who treats you badly? Pastor Mark will be teaching about David’s personal integrity and how he tried to do the right thing by Saul and Jonathan’s surviving heirs. Even though he had absolute reign as king, he recognized and valued his own word and his love for Jonathan, so he kept his promise. Jonathan and David had a special, close relationship. David and Saul had a relationship, too…but it wasn’t so special. David, however, had made the same promise to both men – to look after their descendants with kindness. Have you made promises to people or felt an obligation to someone who treats you badly? Pastor Mark will be teaching about David’s personal integrity and how he tried to do the right thing by Saul and Jonathan’s surviving heirs. Even though he had absolute reign as king, he recognized and valued his own word and his love for Jonathan, so he kept his promise. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000044894/Processing....mp3 Tue, 09 Jul 2019 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer Do you know someone who, when bad things happen to them, somehow are able to shift the blame to everyone or anything except their actions or behaviors? Their boss doesn’t like them, or they weren’t given enough information to perform their job properly or something – as long as it was someone else’s fault. As Pastor Mark will be teaching, everyone has obstacles to overcome in life. The difference many times between success and failure is the way you respond to the adversity. David was no great man, but he was a man who relied on God to lead him – and that was the deciding factor in his life. Do you know someone who, when bad things happen to them, somehow are able to shift the blame to everyone or anything except their actions or behaviors? Their boss doesn’t like them, or they weren’t given enough information to perform their job properly or something – as long as it was someone else’s fault. As Pastor Mark will be teaching, everyone has obstacles to overcome in life. The difference many times between success and failure is the way you respond to the adversity. David was no great man, but he was a man who relied on God to lead him – and that was the deciding factor in his life. Do you know someone who, when bad things happen to them, somehow are able to shift the blame to everyone or anything except their actions or behaviors? Their boss doesn’t like them, or they weren’t given enough information to perform their job properly or something – as long as it was someone else’s fault. As Pastor Mark will be teaching, everyone has obstacles to overcome in life. The difference many times between success and failure is the way you respond to the adversity. David was no great man, but he was a man who relied on God to lead him – and that was the deciding factor in his life. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000044895/LFL20190708.mp35d1b986e3b7c8.mp3 Mon, 08 Jul 2019 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer Who do you trust? I don’t mean a casual, “they’re okay” kind of trust – I mean a “hope to die, stick a finger in their eye” kind of trust. Probably not too many people fit that category, huh? And there’s good reason for that: to achieve that status in your life that person has had to prove their reliability to you through thick and thin. Pastor Mark will be teaching about God revealing His plans for David and, more importantly, his descendants. God laid some amazing blessings on David because of David’s faithfulness to God. You’ll learn that God wants to work in your life in the same manner. Who do you trust? I don’t mean a casual, “they’re okay” kind of trust – I mean a “hope to die, stick a finger in their eye” kind of trust. Probably not too many people fit that category, huh? And there’s good reason for that: to achieve that status in your life that person has had to prove their reliability to you through thick and thin. Pastor Mark will be teaching about God revealing His plans for David and, more importantly, his descendants. God laid some amazing blessings on David because of David’s faithfulness to God. You’ll learn that God wants to work in your life in the same manner. Who do you trust? I don’t mean a casual, “they’re okay” kind of trust – I mean a “hope to die, stick a finger in their eye” kind of trust. Probably not too many people fit that category, huh? And there’s good reason for that: to achieve that status in your life that person has had to prove their reliability to you through thick and thin. Pastor Mark will be teaching about God revealing His plans for David and, more importantly, his descendants. God laid some amazing blessings on David because of David’s faithfulness to God. You’ll learn that God wants to work in your life in the same manner. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000044737/Processing....mp3 Fri, 05 Jul 2019 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer There are a lot of issues that are bubbling in our society today. As a Christ follower you should be wondering, “What does the Bible say about these things?” Surely during the early church they had lots of problems and questions, and you can read about many of them in the epistles, or letters to the churches. Pastor Mark will be teaching about the importance for you as a Christian to be sure you’re reading God’s word as well as listening to solid biblical teaching, using the whole of the Bible rather than picking and choosing topics and possibly avoiding the tougher issues of life. There are a lot of issues that are bubbling in our society today. As a Christ follower you should be wondering, “What does the Bible say about these things?” Surely during the early church they had lots of problems and questions, and you can read about many of them in the epistles, or letters to the churches. Pastor Mark will be teaching about the importance for you as a Christian to be sure you’re reading God’s word as well as listening to solid biblical teaching, using the whole of the Bible rather than picking and choosing topics and possibly avoiding the tougher issues of life. There are a lot of issues that are bubbling in our society today. As a Christ follower you should be wondering, “What does the Bible say about these things?” Surely during the early church they had lots of problems and questions, and you can read about many of them in the epistles, or letters to the churches. Pastor Mark will be teaching about the importance for you as a Christian to be sure you’re reading God’s word as well as listening to solid biblical teaching, using the whole of the Bible rather than picking and choosing topics and possibly avoiding the tougher issues of life. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000044738/Processing....mp3 Thu, 04 Jul 2019 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer The story of David is an amazing one; plucked from being a shepherd boy - basically ignored by the rest of his family – to being named by God to be king of the whole country! Even more remarkable is that David maintained a humble attitude both during his time of waiting for God’s promise to be fulfilled and then during his reign. Pastor Mark will be teaching about the primary character trait that David had: humility. You will learn the importance God places on humility and how to cultivate it in your own life. Doing so will make you more useful to God than you already are and will bring more blessings into your life. The story of David is an amazing one; plucked from being a shepherd boy - basically ignored by the rest of his family – to being named by God to be king of the whole country! Even more remarkable is that David maintained a humble attitude both during his time of waiting for God’s promise to be fulfilled and then during his reign. Pastor Mark will be teaching about the primary character trait that David had: humility. You will learn the importance God places on humility and how to cultivate it in your own life. Doing so will make you more useful to God than you already are and will bring more blessings into your life. The story of David is an amazing one; plucked from being a shepherd boy - basically ignored by the rest of his family – to being named by God to be king of the whole country! Even more remarkable is that David maintained a humble attitude both during his time of waiting for God’s promise to be fulfilled and then during his reign. Pastor Mark will be teaching about the primary character trait that David had: humility. You will learn the importance God places on humility and how to cultivate it in your own life. Doing so will make you more useful to God than you already are and will bring more blessings into your life. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000044739/LFL20190703.mp35d126265b90ae.mp3 Wed, 03 Jul 2019 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer If you’re a parent you understand the difficulty of telling your child “No” when they want to do something that on the surface is a good thing. Maybe the timing’s wrong, or whatever. Or maybe you know that something better is coming down the line for them. This was the situation David was in. God had told him “No” to building a temple for storage of the Ark of the Covenant. As Pastor Mark will be sharing, God had His reasons for telling David that he couldn’t build the Tabernacle. But God shared His future plans for David’s progeny with him, which blessed him tremendously. If you’re a parent you understand the difficulty of telling your child “No” when they want to do something that on the surface is a good thing. Maybe the timing’s wrong, or whatever. Or maybe you know that something better is coming down the line for them. This was the situation David was in. God had told him “No” to building a temple for storage of the Ark of the Covenant. As Pastor Mark will be sharing, God had His reasons for telling David that he couldn’t build the Tabernacle. But God shared His future plans for David’s progeny with him, which blessed him tremendously. If you’re a parent you understand the difficulty of telling your child “No” when they want to do something that on the surface is a good thing. Maybe the timing’s wrong, or whatever. Or maybe you know that something better is coming down the line for them. This was the situation David was in. God had told him “No” to building a temple for storage of the Ark of the Covenant. As Pastor Mark will be sharing, God had His reasons for telling David that he couldn’t build the Tabernacle. But God shared His future plans for David’s progeny with him, which blessed him tremendously. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000044740/Processing....mp3 Tue, 02 Jul 2019 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer It’s tough hearing a “no” from God. You were sure that what you wanted lined up with scripture and His will, but all you got were red lights. King David had the same problem. He wanted to build a house for God, but God said, “No”. Pastor Mark will be teaching about this situation of being denied your desire by God and how best to respond to it. You will learn the importance of maintaining a humble attitude, recognizing that God is looking out for your welfare. Because He knows the future – your future – He is able to lead and direct you in the way that benefits you and furthers His kingdom. It’s tough hearing a “no” from God. You were sure that what you wanted lined up with scripture and His will, but all you got were red lights. King David had the same problem. He wanted to build a house for God, but God said, “No”. Pastor Mark will be teaching about this situation of being denied your desire by God and how best to respond to it. You will learn the importance of maintaining a humble attitude, recognizing that God is looking out for your welfare. Because He knows the future – your future – He is able to lead and direct you in the way that benefits you and furthers His kingdom. It’s tough hearing a “no” from God. You were sure that what you wanted lined up with scripture and His will, but all you got were red lights. King David had the same problem. He wanted to build a house for God, but God said, “No”. Pastor Mark will be teaching about this situation of being denied your desire by God and how best to respond to it. You will learn the importance of maintaining a humble attitude, recognizing that God is looking out for your welfare. Because He knows the future – your future – He is able to lead and direct you in the way that benefits you and furthers His kingdom. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000044741/Processing....mp3 Mon, 01 Jul 2019 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer Have you ever tried to do something good but it ended up going poorly because of improper planning? It’s probably safe to say that most people have had this experience - even great men of the Bible like David. In David’s case, however, it cost an innocent man his life. Pastor Mark will be teaching about the necessity of knowing how God wants to do things and then doing them His way. This will help to keep you out of God’s doghouse as well as making sure that you’ve done things the right way. If you’ve messed up, get back up, get right with God, and do things His way. Have you ever tried to do something good but it ended up going poorly because of improper planning? It’s probably safe to say that most people have had this experience - even great men of the Bible like David. In David’s case, however, it cost an innocent man his life. Pastor Mark will be teaching about the necessity of knowing how God wants to do things and then doing them His way. This will help to keep you out of God’s doghouse as well as making sure that you’ve done things the right way. If you’ve messed up, get back up, get right with God, and do things His way. Have you ever tried to do something good but it ended up going poorly because of improper planning? It’s probably safe to say that most people have had this experience - even great men of the Bible like David. In David’s case, however, it cost an innocent man his life. Pastor Mark will be teaching about the necessity of knowing how God wants to do things and then doing them His way. This will help to keep you out of God’s doghouse as well as making sure that you’ve done things the right way. If you’ve messed up, get back up, get right with God, and do things His way. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000044597/Processing....mp3 Fri, 28 Jun 2019 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer People’s tendencies are to repeat successful plans or strategies. A business that has success with a particular marketing plan is sometimes tempted to reuse the same plan. In the past, it was that way with military conflicts – the military leadership had a doctrine, and that was that. No deviation. Pastor Mark will be teaching that David, who had defeated the Philistines once and needed to face them again, learned his lesson and asked God for His advice about the potential battle. This is instructive for all Christ followers: God knows the future, so you should ask Him what His plans are for you. People’s tendencies are to repeat successful plans or strategies. A business that has success with a particular marketing plan is sometimes tempted to reuse the same plan. In the past, it was that way with military conflicts – the military leadership had a doctrine, and that was that. No deviation. Pastor Mark will be teaching that David, who had defeated the Philistines once and needed to face them again, learned his lesson and asked God for His advice about the potential battle. This is instructive for all Christ followers: God knows the future, so you should ask Him what His plans are for you. People’s tendencies are to repeat successful plans or strategies. A business that has success with a particular marketing plan is sometimes tempted to reuse the same plan. In the past, it was that way with military conflicts – the military leadership had a doctrine, and that was that. No deviation. Pastor Mark will be teaching that David, who had defeated the Philistines once and needed to face them again, learned his lesson and asked God for His advice about the potential battle. This is instructive for all Christ followers: God knows the future, so you should ask Him what His plans are for you. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000044598/Processing....mp3 Thu, 27 Jun 2019 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer Don’t you get tired of fighting the devil? You get a victory over something in your life that’s just been bugging you for the longest time and WHAM - there it is again! To be sure, David probably felt like he could take a break after defeating the Jebusites and establishing the city we now know as Jerusalem. But as Pastor Mark will be teaching, evil never takes a break. It is relentless and if you ease up on your vigilance you will find yourself taking two steps backward. David would learn this lesson in the physical realm. You might not need to apply this principle physically but you certainly need to apply it spiritually. Don’t you get tired of fighting the devil? You get a victory over something in your life that’s just been bugging you for the longest time and WHAM - there it is again! To be sure, David probably felt like he could take a break after defeating the Jebusites and establishing the city we now know as Jerusalem. But as Pastor Mark will be teaching, evil never takes a break. It is relentless and if you ease up on your vigilance you will find yourself taking two steps backward. David would learn this lesson in the physical realm. You might not need to apply this principle physically but you certainly need to apply it spiritually. Don’t you get tired of fighting the devil? You get a victory over something in your life that’s just been bugging you for the longest time and WHAM - there it is again! To be sure, David probably felt like he could take a break after defeating the Jebusites and establishing the city we now know as Jerusalem. But as Pastor Mark will be teaching, evil never takes a break. It is relentless and if you ease up on your vigilance you will find yourself taking two steps backward. David would learn this lesson in the physical realm. You might not need to apply this principle physically but you certainly need to apply it spiritually. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000044599/LFL20190626.mp35d0921cc342c5.mp3 Wed, 26 Jun 2019 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer It’s so easy to get caught up in the “self-ness” of achievement: my hard work, my success, my deserved reward. Certainly it seems that David, after all these years, might feel entitled to a little self-congratulation on his ascendency to the unified throne in Israel. Pastor Mark’s teaching, however, will show that the Bible tells of no gloating by David – just a sense of getting on with the job God called him to twenty or so years before. In the same way that David did, it’s important for you to find out what God has called you to and to get heading in the direction of filling that role in your life. It’s so easy to get caught up in the “self-ness” of achievement: my hard work, my success, my deserved reward. Certainly it seems that David, after all these years, might feel entitled to a little self-congratulation on his ascendency to the unified throne in Israel. Pastor Mark’s teaching, however, will show that the Bible tells of no gloating by David – just a sense of getting on with the job God called him to twenty or so years before. In the same way that David did, it’s important for you to find out what God has called you to and to get heading in the direction of filling that role in your life. It’s so easy to get caught up in the “self-ness” of achievement: my hard work, my success, my deserved reward. Certainly it seems that David, after all these years, might feel entitled to a little self-congratulation on his ascendency to the unified throne in Israel. Pastor Mark’s teaching, however, will show that the Bible tells of no gloating by David – just a sense of getting on with the job God called him to twenty or so years before. In the same way that David did, it’s important for you to find out what God has called you to and to get heading in the direction of filling that role in your life. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000044600/Processing....mp3 Tue, 25 Jun 2019 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer Do you fail? Do you get frustrated when you fail? Well, Israel had been told by God to take the city of Jebus, along with all of the other cities in Canaan. This particular city had resisted Israel’s efforts to conquer it for hundreds of years. It’s impossible to presume why they had failed, but David was able to conquer it and claim it for God. Pastor Mark will be teaching about David’s reliance upon God for guidance. The scripture passage indicates that after his becoming king of the reunified Israel that David sought the Lord continually, and God gave him victories again and again. Do you fail? Do you get frustrated when you fail? Well, Israel had been told by God to take the city of Jebus, along with all of the other cities in Canaan. This particular city had resisted Israel’s efforts to conquer it for hundreds of years. It’s impossible to presume why they had failed, but David was able to conquer it and claim it for God. Pastor Mark will be teaching about David’s reliance upon God for guidance. The scripture passage indicates that after his becoming king of the reunified Israel that David sought the Lord continually, and God gave him victories again and again. Do you fail? Do you get frustrated when you fail? Well, Israel had been told by God to take the city of Jebus, along with all of the other cities in Canaan. This particular city had resisted Israel’s efforts to conquer it for hundreds of years. It’s impossible to presume why they had failed, but David was able to conquer it and claim it for God. Pastor Mark will be teaching about David’s reliance upon God for guidance. The scripture passage indicates that after his becoming king of the reunified Israel that David sought the Lord continually, and God gave him victories again and again. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000044601/Processing....mp3 Mon, 24 Jun 2019 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer David was kind of in a pickle in his attempt to unite the twelve tribes of Israel. He needed to establish a capital city, but because of Joab’s murder of Abner, the northern tribes’ military leader, David needed to show that he wanted to be the king of all Israelis. Fortunately for him, God had the answer: Jerusalem. It was situated properly and was a good city to be safe in. Pastor Mark will be teaching that as David continued to follow God’s lead and do things His way, God continued to give David success. God wants to do the same for you; what it requires is for you to seek His advice and then follow it. David was kind of in a pickle in his attempt to unite the twelve tribes of Israel. He needed to establish a capital city, but because of Joab’s murder of Abner, the northern tribes’ military leader, David needed to show that he wanted to be the king of all Israelis. Fortunately for him, God had the answer: Jerusalem. It was situated properly and was a good city to be safe in. Pastor Mark will be teaching that as David continued to follow God’s lead and do things His way, God continued to give David success. God wants to do the same for you; what it requires is for you to seek His advice and then follow it. David was kind of in a pickle in his attempt to unite the twelve tribes of Israel. He needed to establish a capital city, but because of Joab’s murder of Abner, the northern tribes’ military leader, David needed to show that he wanted to be the king of all Israelis. Fortunately for him, God had the answer: Jerusalem. It was situated properly and was a good city to be safe in. Pastor Mark will be teaching that as David continued to follow God’s lead and do things His way, God continued to give David success. God wants to do the same for you; what it requires is for you to seek His advice and then follow it. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000044414/LFL20190621.mp35cffe0a68b72f.mp3 Fri, 21 Jun 2019 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer Living with an unfulfilled purpose can be difficult. You just know that God has greater plans for you but nothing in your current life seems to point in this direction of future greatness. David may have had many similar thoughts in the twenty years since Samuel had anointed him king of Israel. But in many ways you can read where David was content to let events play out in God’s timing and in His way. Pastor Mark will be teaching about these happenings as David finally becomes king of all of Israel and how David’s attitude is one that you should be keen to emulate in your life as well. Living with an unfulfilled purpose can be difficult. You just know that God has greater plans for you but nothing in your current life seems to point in this direction of future greatness. David may have had many similar thoughts in the twenty years since Samuel had anointed him king of Israel. But in many ways you can read where David was content to let events play out in God’s timing and in His way. Pastor Mark will be teaching about these happenings as David finally becomes king of all of Israel and how David’s attitude is one that you should be keen to emulate in your life as well. Living with an unfulfilled purpose can be difficult. You just know that God has greater plans for you but nothing in your current life seems to point in this direction of future greatness. David may have had many similar thoughts in the twenty years since Samuel had anointed him king of Israel. But in many ways you can read where David was content to let events play out in God’s timing and in His way. Pastor Mark will be teaching about these happenings as David finally becomes king of all of Israel and how David’s attitude is one that you should be keen to emulate in your life as well. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000044415/Processing....mp3 Thu, 20 Jun 2019 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer Forgiveness is hard to give, even in what may be thought of as minor offenses. Forgiveness requires letting go of hurts – even small ones – and that’s something that most people have difficulty with. David’s commander, Joab, had a problem with forgiving Abner, who had killed Joab’s brother in wartime. Pastor Mark will be teaching about the dangerous consequences of unforgiveness. Although they might not result in actions like the one Joab took they may, nevertheless, result in your heart attitude going in the same direction; God does not differentiate between thought and action. Forgiveness is hard to give, even in what may be thought of as minor offenses. Forgiveness requires letting go of hurts – even small ones – and that’s something that most people have difficulty with. David’s commander, Joab, had a problem with forgiving Abner, who had killed Joab’s brother in wartime. Pastor Mark will be teaching about the dangerous consequences of unforgiveness. Although they might not result in actions like the one Joab took they may, nevertheless, result in your heart attitude going in the same direction; God does not differentiate between thought and action. Forgiveness is hard to give, even in what may be thought of as minor offenses. Forgiveness requires letting go of hurts – even small ones – and that’s something that most people have difficulty with. David’s commander, Joab, had a problem with forgiving Abner, who had killed Joab’s brother in wartime. Pastor Mark will be teaching about the dangerous consequences of unforgiveness. Although they might not result in actions like the one Joab took they may, nevertheless, result in your heart attitude going in the same direction; God does not differentiate between thought and action. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000044416/LFL20190619.mp35cffe162351fa.mp3 Wed, 19 Jun 2019 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer It’s kind of fascinating to read the stories in the Old Testament of the various wars and intrigue that the Bible recounts. What is often missed in the telling is the concurrent spiritual battles that are happening. Once in a while, as in the books of Daniel and Job, the curtain is pulled back and you’re shown how events look from God’s perspective, but usually you’re left to speculate on such things. Pastor Mark will be teaching about the fact of the spiritual war that is going on between God’s kingdom and the kingdom of Satan, and how the events in 2 Samuel display the characteristics of those kingdoms. It’s kind of fascinating to read the stories in the Old Testament of the various wars and intrigue that the Bible recounts. What is often missed in the telling is the concurrent spiritual battles that are happening. Once in a while, as in the books of Daniel and Job, the curtain is pulled back and you’re shown how events look from God’s perspective, but usually you’re left to speculate on such things. Pastor Mark will be teaching about the fact of the spiritual war that is going on between God’s kingdom and the kingdom of Satan, and how the events in 2 Samuel display the characteristics of those kingdoms. It’s kind of fascinating to read the stories in the Old Testament of the various wars and intrigue that the Bible recounts. What is often missed in the telling is the concurrent spiritual battles that are happening. Once in a while, as in the books of Daniel and Job, the curtain is pulled back and you’re shown how events look from God’s perspective, but usually you’re left to speculate on such things. Pastor Mark will be teaching about the fact of the spiritual war that is going on between God’s kingdom and the kingdom of Satan, and how the events in 2 Samuel display the characteristics of those kingdoms. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000044417/LFL20190618.mp35cffe1c3e3c1e.mp3 Tue, 18 Jun 2019 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer It’s sooo hard sometimes to do what you know God wants you to do, isn’t it? When the thing you want is right in front of you and your conscience is screaming, “NO” but your desires are yelling even louder? The temptation is to simply ignore God and do what you want. David had this problem when it came to women and his lust for them. Pastor Mark will be sharing how David, “the man after God’s own heart”, had a weakness for women that he didn’t allow God to deal with. You will be hearing about the tragedies that will result from this sin and how you can overcome your own areas of weakness with God’s help. It’s sooo hard sometimes to do what you know God wants you to do, isn’t it? When the thing you want is right in front of you and your conscience is screaming, “NO” but your desires are yelling even louder? The temptation is to simply ignore God and do what you want. David had this problem when it came to women and his lust for them. Pastor Mark will be sharing how David, “the man after God’s own heart”, had a weakness for women that he didn’t allow God to deal with. You will be hearing about the tragedies that will result from this sin and how you can overcome your own areas of weakness with God’s help. It’s sooo hard sometimes to do what you know God wants you to do, isn’t it? When the thing you want is right in front of you and your conscience is screaming, “NO” but your desires are yelling even louder? The temptation is to simply ignore God and do what you want. David had this problem when it came to women and his lust for them. Pastor Mark will be sharing how David, “the man after God’s own heart”, had a weakness for women that he didn’t allow God to deal with. You will be hearing about the tragedies that will result from this sin and how you can overcome your own areas of weakness with God’s help. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000044418/Processing....mp3 Mon, 17 Jun 2019 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer If you’re a parent there were probably times when the thought crossed your mind, “I wish these kids would just OBEY!” Disobedient children can be such a vexation! If you’ve thought that, you may have wondered why God didn’t do that with us – it would’ve made things much easier for Him. No rebellion, no need for Jesus to come and do what He did. As Pastor Mark will be teaching, though, God didn’t want to be loved by people who were programmed to love Him – He wanted them to choose to love Him. Because of that ability to choose, they could (and did) choose to hate Him as well. If you’re a parent there were probably times when the thought crossed your mind, “I wish these kids would just OBEY!” Disobedient children can be such a vexation! If you’ve thought that, you may have wondered why God didn’t do that with us – it would’ve made things much easier for Him. No rebellion, no need for Jesus to come and do what He did. As Pastor Mark will be teaching, though, God didn’t want to be loved by people who were programmed to love Him – He wanted them to choose to love Him. Because of that ability to choose, they could (and did) choose to hate Him as well. If you’re a parent there were probably times when the thought crossed your mind, “I wish these kids would just OBEY!” Disobedient children can be such a vexation! If you’ve thought that, you may have wondered why God didn’t do that with us – it would’ve made things much easier for Him. No rebellion, no need for Jesus to come and do what He did. As Pastor Mark will be teaching, though, God didn’t want to be loved by people who were programmed to love Him – He wanted them to choose to love Him. Because of that ability to choose, they could (and did) choose to hate Him as well. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000044190/LFL20190614.mp35cefe4ebdc630.mp3 Fri, 14 Jun 2019 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer One of the hardest things to do after repenting and getting right with God is to move forward. Your conscience may be still yelling at you, you’re still feeling guilty for what you did, and the devil is trying to tell you that God won’t really forgive you. It’s possible that David had to deal with all of these feelings as well as Satan’s accusations, too. But Pastor Mark will be teaching that David was able to put his misdeeds behind him, turn back to God, and begin to move forward with his life. The key seems that he actively sought God’s will for his life, submitting himself again to God’s guidance. One of the hardest things to do after repenting and getting right with God is to move forward. Your conscience may be still yelling at you, you’re still feeling guilty for what you did, and the devil is trying to tell you that God won’t really forgive you. It’s possible that David had to deal with all of these feelings as well as Satan’s accusations, too. But Pastor Mark will be teaching that David was able to put his misdeeds behind him, turn back to God, and begin to move forward with his life. The key seems that he actively sought God’s will for his life, submitting himself again to God’s guidance. One of the hardest things to do after repenting and getting right with God is to move forward. Your conscience may be still yelling at you, you’re still feeling guilty for what you did, and the devil is trying to tell you that God won’t really forgive you. It’s possible that David had to deal with all of these feelings as well as Satan’s accusations, too. But Pastor Mark will be teaching that David was able to put his misdeeds behind him, turn back to God, and begin to move forward with his life. The key seems that he actively sought God’s will for his life, submitting himself again to God’s guidance. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000044191/Processing....mp3 Thu, 13 Jun 2019 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer It’s staggering to consider that of all of the billions of people that have ever existed that there has never been anyone like you. Even identical twins – from the exact same DNA – are unique in their personalities and their essence. This is the way that God intended it, and He has given you unique skills and proclivities to honor and serve Him in a unique manner. Pastor Mark will be teaching about the ways that God prepared David for the role of king and leader of Israel, and will illustrate and remind you of the parallels that exist for you in your own life. God has a purpose and plan for you. It’s staggering to consider that of all of the billions of people that have ever existed that there has never been anyone like you. Even identical twins – from the exact same DNA – are unique in their personalities and their essence. This is the way that God intended it, and He has given you unique skills and proclivities to honor and serve Him in a unique manner. Pastor Mark will be teaching about the ways that God prepared David for the role of king and leader of Israel, and will illustrate and remind you of the parallels that exist for you in your own life. God has a purpose and plan for you. It’s staggering to consider that of all of the billions of people that have ever existed that there has never been anyone like you. Even identical twins – from the exact same DNA – are unique in their personalities and their essence. This is the way that God intended it, and He has given you unique skills and proclivities to honor and serve Him in a unique manner. Pastor Mark will be teaching about the ways that God prepared David for the role of king and leader of Israel, and will illustrate and remind you of the parallels that exist for you in your own life. God has a purpose and plan for you. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000044193/LFL20190612.mp35cefe5cb5a235.mp3 Wed, 12 Jun 2019 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer In the world, particularly in the realm of politics, there is this idea of pragmatism: whatever it takes to win, do it – just don’t get caught. Certainly in David’s life there were those of that mindset. When David had a chance to kill Saul, more than a few of his men offered to do the deed themselves. David, though, understood that it was God who placed men in power and brought them down. Pastor Mark will be teaching about how by David allowing God to execute His judgment this put David in a better light with his countrymen as well as insuring that his reign wouldn’t be tainted by his having taken the throne by force. In the world, particularly in the realm of politics, there is this idea of pragmatism: whatever it takes to win, do it – just don’t get caught. Certainly in David’s life there were those of that mindset. When David had a chance to kill Saul, more than a few of his men offered to do the deed themselves. David, though, understood that it was God who placed men in power and brought them down. Pastor Mark will be teaching about how by David allowing God to execute His judgment this put David in a better light with his countrymen as well as insuring that his reign wouldn’t be tainted by his having taken the throne by force. In the world, particularly in the realm of politics, there is this idea of pragmatism: whatever it takes to win, do it – just don’t get caught. Certainly in David’s life there were those of that mindset. When David had a chance to kill Saul, more than a few of his men offered to do the deed themselves. David, though, understood that it was God who placed men in power and brought them down. Pastor Mark will be teaching about how by David allowing God to execute His judgment this put David in a better light with his countrymen as well as insuring that his reign wouldn’t be tainted by his having taken the throne by force. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000044194/Processing....mp3 Tue, 11 Jun 2019 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer Sometimes doing your own thing seems to work out pretty well, doesn’t it? People can go for years living by their own decisions and seeming to have great success. The problem, though, is that at some point there will be a reckoning; either on this earth or at God’s throne. Pastor Mark will be teaching about the culmination of David’s year and a half of being outside of God’s plan, and how David came back to God. You’ll learn that once David got right with God, he was better able to handle the events of life. Returning to following God’s will for his life was the best thing David could have done. Sometimes doing your own thing seems to work out pretty well, doesn’t it? People can go for years living by their own decisions and seeming to have great success. The problem, though, is that at some point there will be a reckoning; either on this earth or at God’s throne. Pastor Mark will be teaching about the culmination of David’s year and a half of being outside of God’s plan, and how David came back to God. You’ll learn that once David got right with God, he was better able to handle the events of life. Returning to following God’s will for his life was the best thing David could have done. Sometimes doing your own thing seems to work out pretty well, doesn’t it? People can go for years living by their own decisions and seeming to have great success. The problem, though, is that at some point there will be a reckoning; either on this earth or at God’s throne. Pastor Mark will be teaching about the culmination of David’s year and a half of being outside of God’s plan, and how David came back to God. You’ll learn that once David got right with God, he was better able to handle the events of life. Returning to following God’s will for his life was the best thing David could have done. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000044195/Processing....mp3 Mon, 10 Jun 2019 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer The problem with a lot of the church today is that too many people want to treat the Bible as a buffet. They want to pick and choose which parts to follow, and either ignore or downplay the parts that are uncomfortable for them. Worse yet, some churches ignore the entire Bible altogether, with the pastor basically telling stories that sound morally or socially correct but which have no biblical backing. Pastor Mark will be teaching about Saul’s failure to follow biblical principles and how that led to his downfall, and will be warning you against making the same mistake in your life. The problem with a lot of the church today is that too many people want to treat the Bible as a buffet. They want to pick and choose which parts to follow, and either ignore or downplay the parts that are uncomfortable for them. Worse yet, some churches ignore the entire Bible altogether, with the pastor basically telling stories that sound morally or socially correct but which have no biblical backing. Pastor Mark will be teaching about Saul’s failure to follow biblical principles and how that led to his downfall, and will be warning you against making the same mistake in your life. The problem with a lot of the church today is that too many people want to treat the Bible as a buffet. They want to pick and choose which parts to follow, and either ignore or downplay the parts that are uncomfortable for them. Worse yet, some churches ignore the entire Bible altogether, with the pastor basically telling stories that sound morally or socially correct but which have no biblical backing. Pastor Mark will be teaching about Saul’s failure to follow biblical principles and how that led to his downfall, and will be warning you against making the same mistake in your life. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000044113/LFL20190607.mp35ced60f81076e.mp3 Fri, 07 Jun 2019 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer The story of Saul is truly a tragic one – more so since what happened to him was completely preventable. His decisions to go against what God had told him to do, his thinking that he was “too big to fail” doomed him in the end. Pastor Mark will be teaching about the need for people to search their own lives, to be sure that they’re right with God and, to the best of their ability, following His plan for their lives. Maybe your life won’t end as tragically as Saul’s did – hopefully not! – but you do want to be sure that your life’s legacy is more positive and God-honoring than his was. The story of Saul is truly a tragic one – more so since what happened to him was completely preventable. His decisions to go against what God had told him to do, his thinking that he was “too big to fail” doomed him in the end. Pastor Mark will be teaching about the need for people to search their own lives, to be sure that they’re right with God and, to the best of their ability, following His plan for their lives. Maybe your life won’t end as tragically as Saul’s did – hopefully not! – but you do want to be sure that your life’s legacy is more positive and God-honoring than his was. The story of Saul is truly a tragic one – more so since what happened to him was completely preventable. His decisions to go against what God had told him to do, his thinking that he was “too big to fail” doomed him in the end. Pastor Mark will be teaching about the need for people to search their own lives, to be sure that they’re right with God and, to the best of their ability, following His plan for their lives. Maybe your life won’t end as tragically as Saul’s did – hopefully not! – but you do want to be sure that your life’s legacy is more positive and God-honoring than his was. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000044114/LFL20190606.mp35ced615f47069.mp3 Thu, 06 Jun 2019 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer The lives of David and Saul provide an interesting contrast. Both men had been anointed, chosen by God to be king over Israel. They both began well; Saul had many military victories while David, although being pursued by Saul, evaded him time and again. Where they began to diverge is in their willingness – or unwillingness, in Saul’s case – to be obedient to God. Pastor Mark will be teaching the importance of listening to and obeying God. Saul, in his pride, did his own thing while claiming God’s blessing while David, for the most part, sought God’s leading. This resulted in his success. The lives of David and Saul provide an interesting contrast. Both men had been anointed, chosen by God to be king over Israel. They both began well; Saul had many military victories while David, although being pursued by Saul, evaded him time and again. Where they began to diverge is in their willingness – or unwillingness, in Saul’s case – to be obedient to God. Pastor Mark will be teaching the importance of listening to and obeying God. Saul, in his pride, did his own thing while claiming God’s blessing while David, for the most part, sought God’s leading. This resulted in his success. The lives of David and Saul provide an interesting contrast. Both men had been anointed, chosen by God to be king over Israel. They both began well; Saul had many military victories while David, although being pursued by Saul, evaded him time and again. Where they began to diverge is in their willingness – or unwillingness, in Saul’s case – to be obedient to God. Pastor Mark will be teaching the importance of listening to and obeying God. Saul, in his pride, did his own thing while claiming God’s blessing while David, for the most part, sought God’s leading. This resulted in his success. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000044115/Processing....mp3 Wed, 05 Jun 2019 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer Have you ever worked with someone who liked to take credit for a project they didn’t do much work on? That can be terribly frustrating. It tends to make for a bad work environment if it goes on for too long. Well, it seems that some in David’s army accused the other part of their army of this very thing. Pastor Mark will be teaching about David’s having returned to acknowledging God’s providential working in his life and the lives of his men. David will point out the truth of the matter – that God provides everything – and as a result will extend grace to those who may not seem to deserve it. Have you ever worked with someone who liked to take credit for a project they didn’t do much work on? That can be terribly frustrating. It tends to make for a bad work environment if it goes on for too long. Well, it seems that some in David’s army accused the other part of their army of this very thing. Pastor Mark will be teaching about David’s having returned to acknowledging God’s providential working in his life and the lives of his men. David will point out the truth of the matter – that God provides everything – and as a result will extend grace to those who may not seem to deserve it. Have you ever worked with someone who liked to take credit for a project they didn’t do much work on? That can be terribly frustrating. It tends to make for a bad work environment if it goes on for too long. Well, it seems that some in David’s army accused the other part of their army of this very thing. Pastor Mark will be teaching about David’s having returned to acknowledging God’s providential working in his life and the lives of his men. David will point out the truth of the matter – that God provides everything – and as a result will extend grace to those who may not seem to deserve it. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000044116/LFL20190604.mp35ced61f21fabb.mp3 Tue, 04 Jun 2019 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer Have you ever turned your back on God’s plan for your life? Oh, I don’t mean that you turned away completely from God; you just quit listening to His instruction and direction for your life. David did that; for almost a year and a half he lived his life and led men without asking God what he should do. Pastor Mark will be teaching about the disaster this was for David and the tragedy that resulted from David’s rebellion. You’ll also hear about the grace and forgiveness of God that was then showered on David and his men. Remember: no matter where you are, God is waiting for you to turn back to Him. Have you ever turned your back on God’s plan for your life? Oh, I don’t mean that you turned away completely from God; you just quit listening to His instruction and direction for your life. David did that; for almost a year and a half he lived his life and led men without asking God what he should do. Pastor Mark will be teaching about the disaster this was for David and the tragedy that resulted from David’s rebellion. You’ll also hear about the grace and forgiveness of God that was then showered on David and his men. Remember: no matter where you are, God is waiting for you to turn back to Him. Have you ever turned your back on God’s plan for your life? Oh, I don’t mean that you turned away completely from God; you just quit listening to His instruction and direction for your life. David did that; for almost a year and a half he lived his life and led men without asking God what he should do. Pastor Mark will be teaching about the disaster this was for David and the tragedy that resulted from David’s rebellion. You’ll also hear about the grace and forgiveness of God that was then showered on David and his men. Remember: no matter where you are, God is waiting for you to turn back to Him. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000044117/LFL20190603.mp35ced624a11a1b.mp3 Mon, 03 Jun 2019 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer Have you ever had to make a decision between two compelling positions or opinions? It’s really hard to do, isn’t it? Worse than this is having someone in authority decide a position for you – one that you might not have wanted to take. David is in this situation as a result of deciding to live in Philistia, outside of God’s will. As Pastor Mark will be teaching, choosing to trust your own limited wisdom rather than relying on God’s infinite wisdom often leads to being in spots like the one David finds himself in. Fortunately for him, God knew how to get David out of this tough spot – and He can do the same for you. Have you ever had to make a decision between two compelling positions or opinions? It’s really hard to do, isn’t it? Worse than this is having someone in authority decide a position for you – one that you might not have wanted to take. David is in this situation as a result of deciding to live in Philistia, outside of God’s will. As Pastor Mark will be teaching, choosing to trust your own limited wisdom rather than relying on God’s infinite wisdom often leads to being in spots like the one David finds himself in. Fortunately for him, God knew how to get David out of this tough spot – and He can do the same for you. Have you ever had to make a decision between two compelling positions or opinions? It’s really hard to do, isn’t it? Worse than this is having someone in authority decide a position for you – one that you might not have wanted to take. David is in this situation as a result of deciding to live in Philistia, outside of God’s will. As Pastor Mark will be teaching, choosing to trust your own limited wisdom rather than relying on God’s infinite wisdom often leads to being in spots like the one David finds himself in. Fortunately for him, God knew how to get David out of this tough spot – and He can do the same for you. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000043963/LFL20190531.mp35ce429c401bae.mp3 Fri, 31 May 2019 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer You’ve probably never been on the run from a maniacal king who has basically sworn to kill you, no matter what it takes. It’s hard to picture yourself in that situation but you’ve certainly had really stressful times in your life. What do you do? How do you decide what is right? In his teaching today, Pastor Mark will be reminding you that the important thing to do is to recall God’s principles. You’ll hear about an instance where David didn’t ask God what he, David, should do and as a result found himself out of God’s will even though by all appearances David had made the right decision. You’ve probably never been on the run from a maniacal king who has basically sworn to kill you, no matter what it takes. It’s hard to picture yourself in that situation but you’ve certainly had really stressful times in your life. What do you do? How do you decide what is right? In his teaching today, Pastor Mark will be reminding you that the important thing to do is to recall God’s principles. You’ll hear about an instance where David didn’t ask God what he, David, should do and as a result found himself out of God’s will even though by all appearances David had made the right decision. You’ve probably never been on the run from a maniacal king who has basically sworn to kill you, no matter what it takes. It’s hard to picture yourself in that situation but you’ve certainly had really stressful times in your life. What do you do? How do you decide what is right? In his teaching today, Pastor Mark will be reminding you that the important thing to do is to recall God’s principles. You’ll hear about an instance where David didn’t ask God what he, David, should do and as a result found himself out of God’s will even though by all appearances David had made the right decision. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000043964/Processing....mp3 Thu, 30 May 2019 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer Controlling the thought life is such a struggle – everybody deals with it. You can see in the story of David and Saul that they both had chances to respond in positive or negative ways to events in their lives. David, for the most part, availed himself of godly principles in how he handled stuff. Saul, on the other hand, showed a lifelong arc of taking the wrong fork in the road. Pastor Mark will be teaching on the importance of fortifying your mind by becoming really familiar with the Bible, and not just the words – the principles are what you need to know so you can stay on the right track. Controlling the thought life is such a struggle – everybody deals with it. You can see in the story of David and Saul that they both had chances to respond in positive or negative ways to events in their lives. David, for the most part, availed himself of godly principles in how he handled stuff. Saul, on the other hand, showed a lifelong arc of taking the wrong fork in the road. Pastor Mark will be teaching on the importance of fortifying your mind by becoming really familiar with the Bible, and not just the words – the principles are what you need to know so you can stay on the right track. Controlling the thought life is such a struggle – everybody deals with it. You can see in the story of David and Saul that they both had chances to respond in positive or negative ways to events in their lives. David, for the most part, availed himself of godly principles in how he handled stuff. Saul, on the other hand, showed a lifelong arc of taking the wrong fork in the road. Pastor Mark will be teaching on the importance of fortifying your mind by becoming really familiar with the Bible, and not just the words – the principles are what you need to know so you can stay on the right track. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000043965/LFL20190529.mp35ce42ac3964b2.mp3 Wed, 29 May 2019 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer It’s so easy to become consumed with your own thoughts, isn’t it? You begin to think about a situation or decision you have to make, and soon that’s the only thing you can think about. Well, David kind of got into that place regarding Saul’s trying to find and kill him. Pastor Mark will be teaching about the importance of keeping your mind and thoughts focused on what God has told you and what He can do rather than relying on your own strength or wisdom. Using your limited thinking instead of the unlimited knowledge of God is a recipe for frustration and failure. It’s so easy to become consumed with your own thoughts, isn’t it? You begin to think about a situation or decision you have to make, and soon that’s the only thing you can think about. Well, David kind of got into that place regarding Saul’s trying to find and kill him. Pastor Mark will be teaching about the importance of keeping your mind and thoughts focused on what God has told you and what He can do rather than relying on your own strength or wisdom. Using your limited thinking instead of the unlimited knowledge of God is a recipe for frustration and failure. It’s so easy to become consumed with your own thoughts, isn’t it? You begin to think about a situation or decision you have to make, and soon that’s the only thing you can think about. Well, David kind of got into that place regarding Saul’s trying to find and kill him. Pastor Mark will be teaching about the importance of keeping your mind and thoughts focused on what God has told you and what He can do rather than relying on your own strength or wisdom. Using your limited thinking instead of the unlimited knowledge of God is a recipe for frustration and failure. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000043966/LFL20190528.mp35ce42b9412fb6.mp3 Tue, 28 May 2019 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer Some Bible skeptics look at the instances of polygamy in the Bible and seem to think that God contradicts Himself because in those situations He doesn’t explicitly say, “Now, don’t do this – I already said it was wrong.” What those people miss is God’s illustration of the dangers of not following His principles. Pastor Mark will be reminding you in his teaching that God’s original plans haven’t changed; mankind has changed. And with man’s changes, those rejections of God’s principles for living, come consequences. The Bible shows you those results; it’s up to you to decide to obey God or not. Some Bible skeptics look at the instances of polygamy in the Bible and seem to think that God contradicts Himself because in those situations He doesn’t explicitly say, “Now, don’t do this – I already said it was wrong.” What those people miss is God’s illustration of the dangers of not following His principles. Pastor Mark will be reminding you in his teaching that God’s original plans haven’t changed; mankind has changed. And with man’s changes, those rejections of God’s principles for living, come consequences. The Bible shows you those results; it’s up to you to decide to obey God or not. Some Bible skeptics look at the instances of polygamy in the Bible and seem to think that God contradicts Himself because in those situations He doesn’t explicitly say, “Now, don’t do this – I already said it was wrong.” What those people miss is God’s illustration of the dangers of not following His principles. Pastor Mark will be reminding you in his teaching that God’s original plans haven’t changed; mankind has changed. And with man’s changes, those rejections of God’s principles for living, come consequences. The Bible shows you those results; it’s up to you to decide to obey God or not. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000043967/Processing....mp3 Mon, 27 May 2019 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer One of the wonderful things about the Bible is that it tells people’s stories, warts and all. Even someone like David, from whose line the Messiah would come, is shown with his weaknesses as well as his strengths. One of the hallmarks of David’s character is his willingness to accept God’s discipline in his life. Pastor Mark will be teaching about David’s response to Abigail’s gentle rebuke of his intent to kill her husband; how David hears God in her words and attitude and responds correctly. This is a reminder to: 1. not fly off the handle and, 2. listen for God’s advice and correction, and respond appropriately. One of the wonderful things about the Bible is that it tells people’s stories, warts and all. Even someone like David, from whose line the Messiah would come, is shown with his weaknesses as well as his strengths. One of the hallmarks of David’s character is his willingness to accept God’s discipline in his life. Pastor Mark will be teaching about David’s response to Abigail’s gentle rebuke of his intent to kill her husband; how David hears God in her words and attitude and responds correctly. This is a reminder to: 1. not fly off the handle and, 2. listen for God’s advice and correction, and respond appropriately. One of the wonderful things about the Bible is that it tells people’s stories, warts and all. Even someone like David, from whose line the Messiah would come, is shown with his weaknesses as well as his strengths. One of the hallmarks of David’s character is his willingness to accept God’s discipline in his life. Pastor Mark will be teaching about David’s response to Abigail’s gentle rebuke of his intent to kill her husband; how David hears God in her words and attitude and responds correctly. This is a reminder to: 1. not fly off the handle and, 2. listen for God’s advice and correction, and respond appropriately. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000043817/LFL20190524.mp35cdaec302da2f.mp3 Fri, 24 May 2019 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer It’s amazing how people can be influenced to behave badly in response to someone else’s poor behavior towards them. It points out that inside every person, no matter how close they walk with God, the sin nature has not been eradicated. And David is no different. As Pastor Mark will be teaching, even though David was truly a man who followed God, it was possible for his trigger to be tripped. Nabal was evidently a man who excelled at pulling people’s triggers and he pulls David’s. Fortunately for Nabal he was married to a wise woman. You will discover the contrast between Nabal and Abigail and the results of their decisions. It’s amazing how people can be influenced to behave badly in response to someone else’s poor behavior towards them. It points out that inside every person, no matter how close they walk with God, the sin nature has not been eradicated. And David is no different. As Pastor Mark will be teaching, even though David was truly a man who followed God, it was possible for his trigger to be tripped. Nabal was evidently a man who excelled at pulling people’s triggers and he pulls David’s. Fortunately for Nabal he was married to a wise woman. You will discover the contrast between Nabal and Abigail and the results of their decisions. It’s amazing how people can be influenced to behave badly in response to someone else’s poor behavior towards them. It points out that inside every person, no matter how close they walk with God, the sin nature has not been eradicated. And David is no different. As Pastor Mark will be teaching, even though David was truly a man who followed God, it was possible for his trigger to be tripped. Nabal was evidently a man who excelled at pulling people’s triggers and he pulls David’s. Fortunately for Nabal he was married to a wise woman. You will discover the contrast between Nabal and Abigail and the results of their decisions. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000043818/LFL20190523.mp35cdaed09d77d1.mp3 Thu, 23 May 2019 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer The Bible states in many places that David was a man after God’s own heart. It would be difficult to come up with a higher accolade than that. But David was still a man; he wasn’t perfect. He still had pride and had buttons that could be pushed. It didn’t happen often but Pastor Mark will be teaching about one of those times. You will hear about an incident where you could say that David felt disrespected, to use a modern term. Although tragedy will be averted, this is a lesson that conveys the importance of letting the Holy Spirit guide your life every moment of the day. The Bible states in many places that David was a man after God’s own heart. It would be difficult to come up with a higher accolade than that. But David was still a man; he wasn’t perfect. He still had pride and had buttons that could be pushed. It didn’t happen often but Pastor Mark will be teaching about one of those times. You will hear about an incident where you could say that David felt disrespected, to use a modern term. Although tragedy will be averted, this is a lesson that conveys the importance of letting the Holy Spirit guide your life every moment of the day. The Bible states in many places that David was a man after God’s own heart. It would be difficult to come up with a higher accolade than that. But David was still a man; he wasn’t perfect. He still had pride and had buttons that could be pushed. It didn’t happen often but Pastor Mark will be teaching about one of those times. You will hear about an incident where you could say that David felt disrespected, to use a modern term. Although tragedy will be averted, this is a lesson that conveys the importance of letting the Holy Spirit guide your life every moment of the day. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000043819/LFL20190522.mp35cdaed739b44f.mp3 Wed, 22 May 2019 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer The world system tells you that everything you have is because your skill, ability and tenacity enabled you to acquire it. And it’s tempting to believe that, isn’t it? The Bible, though, begs to differ. God declares that everything you possess – including your skills and personality – were created by and belong to Him. Pastor Mark will be teaching about this issue of ownership and how your view of it affects how you deal with people. Nabal believed that all he had, he had gotten because of his skill; he will learn that he was incorrect. Unfortunately, this lesson will arrive too late for him. The world system tells you that everything you have is because your skill, ability and tenacity enabled you to acquire it. And it’s tempting to believe that, isn’t it? The Bible, though, begs to differ. God declares that everything you possess – including your skills and personality – were created by and belong to Him. Pastor Mark will be teaching about this issue of ownership and how your view of it affects how you deal with people. Nabal believed that all he had, he had gotten because of his skill; he will learn that he was incorrect. Unfortunately, this lesson will arrive too late for him. The world system tells you that everything you have is because your skill, ability and tenacity enabled you to acquire it. And it’s tempting to believe that, isn’t it? The Bible, though, begs to differ. God declares that everything you possess – including your skills and personality – were created by and belong to Him. Pastor Mark will be teaching about this issue of ownership and how your view of it affects how you deal with people. Nabal believed that all he had, he had gotten because of his skill; he will learn that he was incorrect. Unfortunately, this lesson will arrive too late for him. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000043820/LFL20190521.mp35cdaedbddfd02.mp3 Tue, 21 May 2019 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer When you think of the term, “foolish”, what do you think of? Probably someone who makes poor or bad life decisions, like paying too much for a car of dubious quality simply because it’s the color they like. The Bible, however, many times defines foolish people as those who firstly deny the existence of God. Pastor Mark will be teaching about such a person and his interaction with David. Once again, you will see how David’s integrity (and the foolish man’s wife’s wisdom) allow God to render the ultimate judgment in the situation which for the foolish man in this case is death. When you think of the term, “foolish”, what do you think of? Probably someone who makes poor or bad life decisions, like paying too much for a car of dubious quality simply because it’s the color they like. The Bible, however, many times defines foolish people as those who firstly deny the existence of God. Pastor Mark will be teaching about such a person and his interaction with David. Once again, you will see how David’s integrity (and the foolish man’s wife’s wisdom) allow God to render the ultimate judgment in the situation which for the foolish man in this case is death. When you think of the term, “foolish”, what do you think of? Probably someone who makes poor or bad life decisions, like paying too much for a car of dubious quality simply because it’s the color they like. The Bible, however, many times defines foolish people as those who firstly deny the existence of God. Pastor Mark will be teaching about such a person and his interaction with David. Once again, you will see how David’s integrity (and the foolish man’s wife’s wisdom) allow God to render the ultimate judgment in the situation which for the foolish man in this case is death. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000043821/LFL20190520.mp35cdaee0c67f0e.mp3 Mon, 20 May 2019 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer Everyone has been hurt at one time or another. And everyone has, at one time or another, hurt someone else. These events leave scars. They create warped attitudes toward others. But when Jesus was on the cross, an innocent man tasked to take the divine judgment for all of mankind - past, present and future - He forgave. Pastor Mark will be teaching about your example, Jesus, and how He could only have had an attitude of forgiveness through the power of God. The power that made it possible for Him to forgive a disinterested and hostile world is available to you – if you want it. Everyone has been hurt at one time or another. And everyone has, at one time or another, hurt someone else. These events leave scars. They create warped attitudes toward others. But when Jesus was on the cross, an innocent man tasked to take the divine judgment for all of mankind - past, present and future - He forgave. Pastor Mark will be teaching about your example, Jesus, and how He could only have had an attitude of forgiveness through the power of God. The power that made it possible for Him to forgive a disinterested and hostile world is available to you – if you want it. Everyone has been hurt at one time or another. And everyone has, at one time or another, hurt someone else. These events leave scars. They create warped attitudes toward others. But when Jesus was on the cross, an innocent man tasked to take the divine judgment for all of mankind - past, present and future - He forgave. Pastor Mark will be teaching about your example, Jesus, and how He could only have had an attitude of forgiveness through the power of God. The power that made it possible for Him to forgive a disinterested and hostile world is available to you – if you want it. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000043643/LFL20190517.mp35cd05e7a0c122.mp3 Fri, 17 May 2019 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer Unless you’re in what people normally think of as leadership positions, you probably don’t think that others are watching you and taking their behavioral cues from you. The fact of the matter is, though, that if there’s someone with less seniority than you have, you’re being observed. Pastor Mark will be teaching about David’s influence on his men. You might not have six hundred men watching the decisions you make, but the principle is the same. As a Christ follower, it’s important for you to be seeking God all the time, just as David did. That way, you’ll be showing others what godly decision-making looks like. Unless you’re in what people normally think of as leadership positions, you probably don’t think that others are watching you and taking their behavioral cues from you. The fact of the matter is, though, that if there’s someone with less seniority than you have, you’re being observed. Pastor Mark will be teaching about David’s influence on his men. You might not have six hundred men watching the decisions you make, but the principle is the same. As a Christ follower, it’s important for you to be seeking God all the time, just as David did. That way, you’ll be showing others what godly decision-making looks like. Unless you’re in what people normally think of as leadership positions, you probably don’t think that others are watching you and taking their behavioral cues from you. The fact of the matter is, though, that if there’s someone with less seniority than you have, you’re being observed. Pastor Mark will be teaching about David’s influence on his men. You might not have six hundred men watching the decisions you make, but the principle is the same. As a Christ follower, it’s important for you to be seeking God all the time, just as David did. That way, you’ll be showing others what godly decision-making looks like. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000043644/LFL20190516.mp35cd05ed1b4274.mp3 Thu, 16 May 2019 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer Did you ever feel like God had given you a plan, a direction for your life which was so clear that it seemed like it had already happened? Did you then jump right into whatever the plan was, only to crash and burn? That really hurt, didn’t it? David had the same dilemma; God had already anointed him as the next king of Israel! As Pastor Mark will be teaching, the challenge for David and for you is to wait for not the “obvious” timing, but God’s timing. Running ahead of God almost always leads to mishaps. Waiting to move until God moves first will help to ensure success in the ways that God judges success. Did you ever feel like God had given you a plan, a direction for your life which was so clear that it seemed like it had already happened? Did you then jump right into whatever the plan was, only to crash and burn? That really hurt, didn’t it? David had the same dilemma; God had already anointed him as the next king of Israel! As Pastor Mark will be teaching, the challenge for David and for you is to wait for not the “obvious” timing, but God’s timing. Running ahead of God almost always leads to mishaps. Waiting to move until God moves first will help to ensure success in the ways that God judges success. Did you ever feel like God had given you a plan, a direction for your life which was so clear that it seemed like it had already happened? Did you then jump right into whatever the plan was, only to crash and burn? That really hurt, didn’t it? David had the same dilemma; God had already anointed him as the next king of Israel! As Pastor Mark will be teaching, the challenge for David and for you is to wait for not the “obvious” timing, but God’s timing. Running ahead of God almost always leads to mishaps. Waiting to move until God moves first will help to ensure success in the ways that God judges success. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000043645/LFL20190515.mp35cd05f19c428c.mp3 Wed, 15 May 2019 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer You may have heard stories of missionaries or other Christians being put in jail for their belief, many times being placed in solitary confinement. It’s nearly impossible to imagine the mental stress that results from such a situation. And yet, often their testimony is one of God’s grace and supernatural care for them. Pastor Mark will be teaching about such a time in David’s life. He was betrayed by a second city and his men were beginning to grumble. He needed help and the first thing he did was call out to God. God brought Jonathan to him to encourage him and build him up in the faith. You may have heard stories of missionaries or other Christians being put in jail for their belief, many times being placed in solitary confinement. It’s nearly impossible to imagine the mental stress that results from such a situation. And yet, often their testimony is one of God’s grace and supernatural care for them. Pastor Mark will be teaching about such a time in David’s life. He was betrayed by a second city and his men were beginning to grumble. He needed help and the first thing he did was call out to God. God brought Jonathan to him to encourage him and build him up in the faith. You may have heard stories of missionaries or other Christians being put in jail for their belief, many times being placed in solitary confinement. It’s nearly impossible to imagine the mental stress that results from such a situation. And yet, often their testimony is one of God’s grace and supernatural care for them. Pastor Mark will be teaching about such a time in David’s life. He was betrayed by a second city and his men were beginning to grumble. He needed help and the first thing he did was call out to God. God brought Jonathan to him to encourage him and build him up in the faith. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000043646/LFL20190514.mp35cd05f6a3f09c.mp3 Tue, 14 May 2019 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer Too often, prayer is used or thought of as, “I’m gonna make God my genie and make Him give me what I always wanted.” OR, prayer is prayed with a fatalistic, “God doesn’t really care about me, so why bother praying” attitude. Both of these mindsets are incorrect. Pastor Mark will be teaching about the proper use and role of prayer, using David’s life as an example. You will learn that prayer is primarily a way to communicate with God, both talking and listening. Having a consistent and vibrant relationship with God is the key to having a successful prayer connection with Him. Too often, prayer is used or thought of as, “I’m gonna make God my genie and make Him give me what I always wanted.” OR, prayer is prayed with a fatalistic, “God doesn’t really care about me, so why bother praying” attitude. Both of these mindsets are incorrect. Pastor Mark will be teaching about the proper use and role of prayer, using David’s life as an example. You will learn that prayer is primarily a way to communicate with God, both talking and listening. Having a consistent and vibrant relationship with God is the key to having a successful prayer connection with Him. Too often, prayer is used or thought of as, “I’m gonna make God my genie and make Him give me what I always wanted.” OR, prayer is prayed with a fatalistic, “God doesn’t really care about me, so why bother praying” attitude. Both of these mindsets are incorrect. Pastor Mark will be teaching about the proper use and role of prayer, using David’s life as an example. You will learn that prayer is primarily a way to communicate with God, both talking and listening. Having a consistent and vibrant relationship with God is the key to having a successful prayer connection with Him. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000043647/LFL20190513.mp35cd05fb076c4b.mp3 Mon, 13 May 2019 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer When you’re in a seemingly tight situation the tendency is to make a quick decision, isn’t it? More often than you’d like to admit, that doesn’t always work out well. David was in a sticky situation; some of his countrymen were under attack and he had to decide what to do. Pastor Mark will be teaching that while David went through the same emotions you would go through, he did what the Bible encourages you to do: consult God first. Yes, his case was a literal life or death one. Even though you probably won’t have that critical of a choice to make, the thing to do first is to ask God for direction. When you’re in a seemingly tight situation the tendency is to make a quick decision, isn’t it? More often than you’d like to admit, that doesn’t always work out well. David was in a sticky situation; some of his countrymen were under attack and he had to decide what to do. Pastor Mark will be teaching that while David went through the same emotions you would go through, he did what the Bible encourages you to do: consult God first. Yes, his case was a literal life or death one. Even though you probably won’t have that critical of a choice to make, the thing to do first is to ask God for direction. When you’re in a seemingly tight situation the tendency is to make a quick decision, isn’t it? More often than you’d like to admit, that doesn’t always work out well. David was in a sticky situation; some of his countrymen were under attack and he had to decide what to do. Pastor Mark will be teaching that while David went through the same emotions you would go through, he did what the Bible encourages you to do: consult God first. Yes, his case was a literal life or death one. Even though you probably won’t have that critical of a choice to make, the thing to do first is to ask God for direction. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000043499/LFL20190510.mp35cc88bfd199ce.mp3 Fri, 10 May 2019 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer Do you pray regularly? If you do, do you expect God to answer your prayer? Be honest. Many times people throw prayers at the ceiling not expecting them to go any further than that. David didn’t have any time for that kind of praying; Saul was hot on his trail and he was running out of places to hide. His prayers were serious. Pastor Mark will be sharing that God gave David the answers he needed, at the time he needed them. God didn’t answer David because he was “David”; God answered his prayers because they already had a relationship and God was keeping His end of the deal. Do you pray regularly? If you do, do you expect God to answer your prayer? Be honest. Many times people throw prayers at the ceiling not expecting them to go any further than that. David didn’t have any time for that kind of praying; Saul was hot on his trail and he was running out of places to hide. His prayers were serious. Pastor Mark will be sharing that God gave David the answers he needed, at the time he needed them. God didn’t answer David because he was “David”; God answered his prayers because they already had a relationship and God was keeping His end of the deal. Do you pray regularly? If you do, do you expect God to answer your prayer? Be honest. Many times people throw prayers at the ceiling not expecting them to go any further than that. David didn’t have any time for that kind of praying; Saul was hot on his trail and he was running out of places to hide. His prayers were serious. Pastor Mark will be sharing that God gave David the answers he needed, at the time he needed them. God didn’t answer David because he was “David”; God answered his prayers because they already had a relationship and God was keeping His end of the deal. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000043500/LFL20190509.mp35cc88c6add8eb.mp3 Thu, 09 May 2019 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer One of the hard things about being a Christ follower while living in this world is the pressure to compare your accomplishments to those around you. Maybe you see yourself as a relative failure because your peers seem to have attained more success or notoriety than you have. Well, Pastor Mark will be reminding you that using the world’s standard is the wrong one for you to use; you need to be using God’s standard. He reminds you that He didn’t choose the most talented or charismatic people for His kingdom – He chose you. And He chose you so that He would get the credit for what He’s making you into. One of the hard things about being a Christ follower while living in this world is the pressure to compare your accomplishments to those around you. Maybe you see yourself as a relative failure because your peers seem to have attained more success or notoriety than you have. Well, Pastor Mark will be reminding you that using the world’s standard is the wrong one for you to use; you need to be using God’s standard. He reminds you that He didn’t choose the most talented or charismatic people for His kingdom – He chose you. And He chose you so that He would get the credit for what He’s making you into. One of the hard things about being a Christ follower while living in this world is the pressure to compare your accomplishments to those around you. Maybe you see yourself as a relative failure because your peers seem to have attained more success or notoriety than you have. Well, Pastor Mark will be reminding you that using the world’s standard is the wrong one for you to use; you need to be using God’s standard. He reminds you that He didn’t choose the most talented or charismatic people for His kingdom – He chose you. And He chose you so that He would get the credit for what He’s making you into. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000043501/LFL20190508.mp35cc88ccc352c7.mp3 Wed, 08 May 2019 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer It’s amazing to contemplate that as a Christ follower you can actually talk to the Creator of the universe! That’s so humbling and awe-inspiring. So much so that many people don’t spend much time in prayer. If you’re one of those people, Pastor Mark’s teaching will be encouraging to you. He will be reminding you that God wants to communicate with you. He is the one Who created prayer. His goal is for you to reach for the potential He has for you, and you can’t find out what that is unless you are paying attention to what He’s trying to say to you. He loves you so much! It’s amazing to contemplate that as a Christ follower you can actually talk to the Creator of the universe! That’s so humbling and awe-inspiring. So much so that many people don’t spend much time in prayer. If you’re one of those people, Pastor Mark’s teaching will be encouraging to you. He will be reminding you that God wants to communicate with you. He is the one Who created prayer. His goal is for you to reach for the potential He has for you, and you can’t find out what that is unless you are paying attention to what He’s trying to say to you. He loves you so much! It’s amazing to contemplate that as a Christ follower you can actually talk to the Creator of the universe! That’s so humbling and awe-inspiring. So much so that many people don’t spend much time in prayer. If you’re one of those people, Pastor Mark’s teaching will be encouraging to you. He will be reminding you that God wants to communicate with you. He is the one Who created prayer. His goal is for you to reach for the potential He has for you, and you can’t find out what that is unless you are paying attention to what He’s trying to say to you. He loves you so much! http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000043502/LFL20190507.mp35cc88d3144751.mp3 Tue, 07 May 2019 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer Sometimes life comes at you so fast; you have to make a decision NOW – no time to spend thinking – or praying – about it. This is the situation David thought he found himself in. In trying to escape the long arm of Saul, David seemed to make one poor decision after another. Pastor Mark will be teaching that life is never too rushed to take time to seek God and ask Him for His wisdom. He Who has the answers to everything certainly has the answers to your situation. David eventually takes this step. After he does so, things begin to turn for the better, even though he’s still an outcast. Sometimes life comes at you so fast; you have to make a decision NOW – no time to spend thinking – or praying – about it. This is the situation David thought he found himself in. In trying to escape the long arm of Saul, David seemed to make one poor decision after another. Pastor Mark will be teaching that life is never too rushed to take time to seek God and ask Him for His wisdom. He Who has the answers to everything certainly has the answers to your situation. David eventually takes this step. After he does so, things begin to turn for the better, even though he’s still an outcast. Sometimes life comes at you so fast; you have to make a decision NOW – no time to spend thinking – or praying – about it. This is the situation David thought he found himself in. In trying to escape the long arm of Saul, David seemed to make one poor decision after another. Pastor Mark will be teaching that life is never too rushed to take time to seek God and ask Him for His wisdom. He Who has the answers to everything certainly has the answers to your situation. David eventually takes this step. After he does so, things begin to turn for the better, even though he’s still an outcast. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000043503/LFL20190506.mp35cc88d7b58991.mp3 Mon, 06 May 2019 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer Have you ever been running for your life? Probably not. This, however, is where David finds himself: on the run, all alone, with no resources except his brains and wits. And that’s where he makes his first mistake; he forgot about God. Pastor Mark will be teaching about David’s attempt to put space between Saul and himself. By concocting a story to provide himself with food and weapons, there will be unintended consequences that prove fatal to others involved. Trust God for the answers to hard questions – although you might not see the answer, God has one for you that is part of His plan. Have you ever been running for your life? Probably not. This, however, is where David finds himself: on the run, all alone, with no resources except his brains and wits. And that’s where he makes his first mistake; he forgot about God. Pastor Mark will be teaching about David’s attempt to put space between Saul and himself. By concocting a story to provide himself with food and weapons, there will be unintended consequences that prove fatal to others involved. Trust God for the answers to hard questions – although you might not see the answer, God has one for you that is part of His plan. Have you ever been running for your life? Probably not. This, however, is where David finds himself: on the run, all alone, with no resources except his brains and wits. And that’s where he makes his first mistake; he forgot about God. Pastor Mark will be teaching about David’s attempt to put space between Saul and himself. By concocting a story to provide himself with food and weapons, there will be unintended consequences that prove fatal to others involved. Trust God for the answers to hard questions – although you might not see the answer, God has one for you that is part of His plan. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000043274/LFL20190503.mp35cbf449398999.mp3 Fri, 03 May 2019 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer Do you find it hard to remember God’s promises when you’re under pressure or having a crisis? You’re not alone – David did, too. God had sent Samuel to anoint him as the next king, but as David was trying to evade Saul, he didn’t calm himself with the knowledge that he’d have to be alive to be the next king. Pastor Mark will be teaching about the need to look first to God when things hit the fan – that way, you can find a reason to be calm besides empty hope. Being reminded that God has your life in His hands helps to keep the blood pressure down and the hope tank filled. Do you find it hard to remember God’s promises when you’re under pressure or having a crisis? You’re not alone – David did, too. God had sent Samuel to anoint him as the next king, but as David was trying to evade Saul, he didn’t calm himself with the knowledge that he’d have to be alive to be the next king. Pastor Mark will be teaching about the need to look first to God when things hit the fan – that way, you can find a reason to be calm besides empty hope. Being reminded that God has your life in His hands helps to keep the blood pressure down and the hope tank filled. Do you find it hard to remember God’s promises when you’re under pressure or having a crisis? You’re not alone – David did, too. God had sent Samuel to anoint him as the next king, but as David was trying to evade Saul, he didn’t calm himself with the knowledge that he’d have to be alive to be the next king. Pastor Mark will be teaching about the need to look first to God when things hit the fan – that way, you can find a reason to be calm besides empty hope. Being reminded that God has your life in His hands helps to keep the blood pressure down and the hope tank filled. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000043275/LFL20190502.mp35cbf44ebb7f59.mp3 Thu, 02 May 2019 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer I think it’s fair to say that you have never been in a situation like David was in. to have your father-in-law continually trying to kill you or have you killed – that’s probably not a part of your experience. The stress and worry he faced virtually every waking hour: unimaginable! And yet, as Pastor Mark will be teaching, David had the foresight to seek Samuel and to get his guidance. You’ll learn that God has avenues of escape for you, just like He did for David. Your escape to safety may not be as unconventional as David’s was, but it is there nonetheless. Seek Him and He will show you the way out. I think it’s fair to say that you have never been in a situation like David was in. to have your father-in-law continually trying to kill you or have you killed – that’s probably not a part of your experience. The stress and worry he faced virtually every waking hour: unimaginable! And yet, as Pastor Mark will be teaching, David had the foresight to seek Samuel and to get his guidance. You’ll learn that God has avenues of escape for you, just like He did for David. Your escape to safety may not be as unconventional as David’s was, but it is there nonetheless. Seek Him and He will show you the way out. I think it’s fair to say that you have never been in a situation like David was in. to have your father-in-law continually trying to kill you or have you killed – that’s probably not a part of your experience. The stress and worry he faced virtually every waking hour: unimaginable! And yet, as Pastor Mark will be teaching, David had the foresight to seek Samuel and to get his guidance. You’ll learn that God has avenues of escape for you, just like He did for David. Your escape to safety may not be as unconventional as David’s was, but it is there nonetheless. Seek Him and He will show you the way out. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000043276/LFL20190501.mp35cbf453a771b9.mp3 Wed, 01 May 2019 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer Do you have people in your life who find your last nerve – and then step all over it? Everyone has someone that irritates them. You find yourself asking God, “Why have you put this terrible person in my life?” Possibly David asked God the same thing in regards to Saul. But, as Pastor Mark will be teaching, people like this are in your life to grow you up spiritually. They are there to get you to call out to God for His help. You will find that more often than not God wants to change your behavior and your attitude more than He wants to take the tormentor out of your life. God wants to use you to minister to the one who vexes you. Do you have people in your life who find your last nerve – and then step all over it? Everyone has someone that irritates them. You find yourself asking God, “Why have you put this terrible person in my life?” Possibly David asked God the same thing in regards to Saul. But, as Pastor Mark will be teaching, people like this are in your life to grow you up spiritually. They are there to get you to call out to God for His help. You will find that more often than not God wants to change your behavior and your attitude more than He wants to take the tormentor out of your life. God wants to use you to minister to the one who vexes you. Do you have people in your life who find your last nerve – and then step all over it? Everyone has someone that irritates them. You find yourself asking God, “Why have you put this terrible person in my life?” Possibly David asked God the same thing in regards to Saul. But, as Pastor Mark will be teaching, people like this are in your life to grow you up spiritually. They are there to get you to call out to God for His help. You will find that more often than not God wants to change your behavior and your attitude more than He wants to take the tormentor out of your life. God wants to use you to minister to the one who vexes you. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000043277/LFL20190430.mp35cbf4586b54c8.mp3 Tue, 30 Apr 2019 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer It seems that David, if he were normal, would become increasingly discouraged the more time he spent in Saul’s household. After all, the more useful he became to Saul the more Saul tried to kill him! Saul offers his daughter in marriage – the price David had to pay might kill him! In today’s teaching, Pastor Mark will be illustrating that bad things happen to those who are trying to live godly lives. Often it’s because you’re having to deal with bad people; sometimes it’s because you’re being opposed by Satan and his minions. Spiritual warfare is a reality that, for you to live a successful life, has to recognized and fought against. It seems that David, if he were normal, would become increasingly discouraged the more time he spent in Saul’s household. After all, the more useful he became to Saul the more Saul tried to kill him! Saul offers his daughter in marriage – the price David had to pay might kill him! In today’s teaching, Pastor Mark will be illustrating that bad things happen to those who are trying to live godly lives. Often it’s because you’re having to deal with bad people; sometimes it’s because you’re being opposed by Satan and his minions. Spiritual warfare is a reality that, for you to live a successful life, has to recognized and fought against. It seems that David, if he were normal, would become increasingly discouraged the more time he spent in Saul’s household. After all, the more useful he became to Saul the more Saul tried to kill him! Saul offers his daughter in marriage – the price David had to pay might kill him! In today’s teaching, Pastor Mark will be illustrating that bad things happen to those who are trying to live godly lives. Often it’s because you’re having to deal with bad people; sometimes it’s because you’re being opposed by Satan and his minions. Spiritual warfare is a reality that, for you to live a successful life, has to recognized and fought against. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000043278/LFL20190429.mp35cbf45c9b153c.mp3 Mon, 29 Apr 2019 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer Sometimes when Christians see a successful, charismatic figure they may hope for that person’s salvation. The thinking is, is that because of that person’s popularity that their coming to a saving knowledge of Christ will “show” the world that Christianity can be “cool”, too. This ignores Jesus’ warning to His disciples that the world would hate them. Pastor Mark will be teaching that David’s popularity would be fleeting, too. At one point he will become an enemy of the state with a price on his head. He kept on being faithful to God, though, and God honored this and blessed him at the right time. Sometimes when Christians see a successful, charismatic figure they may hope for that person’s salvation. The thinking is, is that because of that person’s popularity that their coming to a saving knowledge of Christ will “show” the world that Christianity can be “cool”, too. This ignores Jesus’ warning to His disciples that the world would hate them. Pastor Mark will be teaching that David’s popularity would be fleeting, too. At one point he will become an enemy of the state with a price on his head. He kept on being faithful to God, though, and God honored this and blessed him at the right time. Sometimes when Christians see a successful, charismatic figure they may hope for that person’s salvation. The thinking is, is that because of that person’s popularity that their coming to a saving knowledge of Christ will “show” the world that Christianity can be “cool”, too. This ignores Jesus’ warning to His disciples that the world would hate them. Pastor Mark will be teaching that David’s popularity would be fleeting, too. At one point he will become an enemy of the state with a price on his head. He kept on being faithful to God, though, and God honored this and blessed him at the right time. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000043057/LFL20190426.mp35cb60dc4303b5.mp3 Fri, 26 Apr 2019 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer There’s always pressure to do your best at work. In the midst of putting your nose to the grindstone while simultaneously looking at your coworkers it’s really easy to become competitive with those around you. Sometimes your employer encourages that competition either subtly or explicitly. If that competition becomes unhealthy, someone else’s success can breed jealousy. In today’s teaching, Pastor Mark will be reminding you that the first jealous employee was Lucifer. That’s a sobering thought which hopefully remind you to have Prince Jonathan’s attitude rather than that of Satan. There’s always pressure to do your best at work. In the midst of putting your nose to the grindstone while simultaneously looking at your coworkers it’s really easy to become competitive with those around you. Sometimes your employer encourages that competition either subtly or explicitly. If that competition becomes unhealthy, someone else’s success can breed jealousy. In today’s teaching, Pastor Mark will be reminding you that the first jealous employee was Lucifer. That’s a sobering thought which hopefully remind you to have Prince Jonathan’s attitude rather than that of Satan. There’s always pressure to do your best at work. In the midst of putting your nose to the grindstone while simultaneously looking at your coworkers it’s really easy to become competitive with those around you. Sometimes your employer encourages that competition either subtly or explicitly. If that competition becomes unhealthy, someone else’s success can breed jealousy. In today’s teaching, Pastor Mark will be reminding you that the first jealous employee was Lucifer. That’s a sobering thought which hopefully remind you to have Prince Jonathan’s attitude rather than that of Satan. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000043058/LFL20190425.mp35cb60e226a62f.mp3 Thu, 25 Apr 2019 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer Have you ever lost out on a position that you had your heart set on? Maybe there was something owned by a loved one that you had hoped to inherit but went to another family member? Those situations are hard to deal with; the disappointment many times can fester and give rise to bitterness and resentment. Pastor Mark will be teaching about David, the future king, and Jonathan, who by right of succession should have become king after his father, and Jonathan’s acceptance of God’s will. Not only did he accept it, he seems to have enthusiastically embraced it – what a lesson to learn! Have you ever lost out on a position that you had your heart set on? Maybe there was something owned by a loved one that you had hoped to inherit but went to another family member? Those situations are hard to deal with; the disappointment many times can fester and give rise to bitterness and resentment. Pastor Mark will be teaching about David, the future king, and Jonathan, who by right of succession should have become king after his father, and Jonathan’s acceptance of God’s will. Not only did he accept it, he seems to have enthusiastically embraced it – what a lesson to learn! Have you ever lost out on a position that you had your heart set on? Maybe there was something owned by a loved one that you had hoped to inherit but went to another family member? Those situations are hard to deal with; the disappointment many times can fester and give rise to bitterness and resentment. Pastor Mark will be teaching about David, the future king, and Jonathan, who by right of succession should have become king after his father, and Jonathan’s acceptance of God’s will. Not only did he accept it, he seems to have enthusiastically embraced it – what a lesson to learn! http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000043059/LFL20190424.mp35cb60e6b3737c.mp3 Wed, 24 Apr 2019 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer Do you want to be a better person than you are today? Most people would answer, “Yes”. Even though you desire to be a better version of yourself, if you have any life experience you know that this growth comes as a result of challenges. Although it feels good to be coasting in life, that often breeds complacency and stagnation. Pastor Mark will be teaching that God doesn’t want you to be stalled in your spiritual growth, so He sends trials into your life. You might hate those tests but meeting and overcoming those challenges is the only way for you to be the mature person that God wants you to become. Do you want to be a better person than you are today? Most people would answer, “Yes”. Even though you desire to be a better version of yourself, if you have any life experience you know that this growth comes as a result of challenges. Although it feels good to be coasting in life, that often breeds complacency and stagnation. Pastor Mark will be teaching that God doesn’t want you to be stalled in your spiritual growth, so He sends trials into your life. You might hate those tests but meeting and overcoming those challenges is the only way for you to be the mature person that God wants you to become. Do you want to be a better person than you are today? Most people would answer, “Yes”. Even though you desire to be a better version of yourself, if you have any life experience you know that this growth comes as a result of challenges. Although it feels good to be coasting in life, that often breeds complacency and stagnation. Pastor Mark will be teaching that God doesn’t want you to be stalled in your spiritual growth, so He sends trials into your life. You might hate those tests but meeting and overcoming those challenges is the only way for you to be the mature person that God wants you to become. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000043060/LFL20190423.mp35cb60eb601916.mp3 Tue, 23 Apr 2019 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer It is so easy – and so tempting – to hear the story of David’s defeat of Goliath and not think any further than, “That’s a neat story - God really did come through for David.” Sure, you can think of it as a metaphor for your own life, that maybe you can overcome difficult obstacles. But Pastor Mark will be encouraging you to do more than think about this story; he wants you to understand that God wants you to act on this story. You need to recognize that whoever you are, God has created you the way you are, and has created you to fulfill your unique role in advancing His kingdom. It is so easy – and so tempting – to hear the story of David’s defeat of Goliath and not think any further than, “That’s a neat story - God really did come through for David.” Sure, you can think of it as a metaphor for your own life, that maybe you can overcome difficult obstacles. But Pastor Mark will be encouraging you to do more than think about this story; he wants you to understand that God wants you to act on this story. You need to recognize that whoever you are, God has created you the way you are, and has created you to fulfill your unique role in advancing His kingdom. It is so easy – and so tempting – to hear the story of David’s defeat of Goliath and not think any further than, “That’s a neat story - God really did come through for David.” Sure, you can think of it as a metaphor for your own life, that maybe you can overcome difficult obstacles. But Pastor Mark will be encouraging you to do more than think about this story; he wants you to understand that God wants you to act on this story. You need to recognize that whoever you are, God has created you the way you are, and has created you to fulfill your unique role in advancing His kingdom. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000043061/LFL20190422.mp35cb60ef645f21.mp3 Mon, 22 Apr 2019 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer So, imagine that you’re about to face Goliath. He’s nine and a half feet tall, maybe 600 pounds and a warrior that even your king is afraid to fight! What is the mindset that will lead you to success? It doesn’t appear that David was intimidated one bit by Goliath’s physical stature, because David wasn’t looking with only physical eyes. Pastor Mark will be teaching about David’s perspective, which was that his God was more powerful than any mere human, no matter how formidable that human was. The lesson is clear – get your eyes on God and He will give you victory over your obstacles. So, imagine that you’re about to face Goliath. He’s nine and a half feet tall, maybe 600 pounds and a warrior that even your king is afraid to fight! What is the mindset that will lead you to success? It doesn’t appear that David was intimidated one bit by Goliath’s physical stature, because David wasn’t looking with only physical eyes. Pastor Mark will be teaching about David’s perspective, which was that his God was more powerful than any mere human, no matter how formidable that human was. The lesson is clear – get your eyes on God and He will give you victory over your obstacles. So, imagine that you’re about to face Goliath. He’s nine and a half feet tall, maybe 600 pounds and a warrior that even your king is afraid to fight! What is the mindset that will lead you to success? It doesn’t appear that David was intimidated one bit by Goliath’s physical stature, because David wasn’t looking with only physical eyes. Pastor Mark will be teaching about David’s perspective, which was that his God was more powerful than any mere human, no matter how formidable that human was. The lesson is clear – get your eyes on God and He will give you victory over your obstacles. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000042908/LFL20190419.mp35cacc8a2b3bae.mp3 Fri, 19 Apr 2019 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer It’s too easy to fail to do what you know God wants you to do because you think that someone else (fill in the blank) could do it “better”. Moses had this problem. God called him to lead the Israelites out of Egypt; Moses claimed he couldn’t speak as well as Aaron, so God should’ve picked Aaron. Pastor Mark will be reminding you of your uniqueness, your individuality. You have gifts in a combination with your personality that no one else has. Besides – isn’t it prideful to be thinking about how you will look to people? God is the one who is supposed to get the glory – right? It’s too easy to fail to do what you know God wants you to do because you think that someone else (fill in the blank) could do it “better”. Moses had this problem. God called him to lead the Israelites out of Egypt; Moses claimed he couldn’t speak as well as Aaron, so God should’ve picked Aaron. Pastor Mark will be reminding you of your uniqueness, your individuality. You have gifts in a combination with your personality that no one else has. Besides – isn’t it prideful to be thinking about how you will look to people? God is the one who is supposed to get the glory – right? It’s too easy to fail to do what you know God wants you to do because you think that someone else (fill in the blank) could do it “better”. Moses had this problem. God called him to lead the Israelites out of Egypt; Moses claimed he couldn’t speak as well as Aaron, so God should’ve picked Aaron. Pastor Mark will be reminding you of your uniqueness, your individuality. You have gifts in a combination with your personality that no one else has. Besides – isn’t it prideful to be thinking about how you will look to people? God is the one who is supposed to get the glory – right? http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000042909/LFL20190418.mp35cacc91ec53e6.mp3 Thu, 18 Apr 2019 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer Most people make the mistake of thinking that they’re too unimportant for Satan to be interested in messing with their lives. You might be thinking that way, too. “I’m not as important as David was, or even my pastor or elder; the devil won’t bother me.” As Pastor Mark will be teaching, this mode of thinking is incorrect because it assumes that Satan’s plans are based on how important you think you are to God’s kingdom. Satan wants to destroy your life – and your soul if he can – simply because he hates you. He hates all of God’s creation and he wants to destroy all of it. He is against you whether you admit it or not. Most people make the mistake of thinking that they’re too unimportant for Satan to be interested in messing with their lives. You might be thinking that way, too. “I’m not as important as David was, or even my pastor or elder; the devil won’t bother me.” As Pastor Mark will be teaching, this mode of thinking is incorrect because it assumes that Satan’s plans are based on how important you think you are to God’s kingdom. Satan wants to destroy your life – and your soul if he can – simply because he hates you. He hates all of God’s creation and he wants to destroy all of it. He is against you whether you admit it or not. Most people make the mistake of thinking that they’re too unimportant for Satan to be interested in messing with their lives. You might be thinking that way, too. “I’m not as important as David was, or even my pastor or elder; the devil won’t bother me.” As Pastor Mark will be teaching, this mode of thinking is incorrect because it assumes that Satan’s plans are based on how important you think you are to God’s kingdom. Satan wants to destroy your life – and your soul if he can – simply because he hates you. He hates all of God’s creation and he wants to destroy all of it. He is against you whether you admit it or not. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000042910/LFL20190417.mp35cacc9941a663.mp3 Wed, 17 Apr 2019 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer Well, now we get to the famous fight between David and Goliath. The deal was, was that the losing country would serve the winning one. You can be sure that if Goliath had won that the Philistines would’ve made sure to put Israel under their control. As Pastor Mark will be teaching, the countries around Israel are a symbol of your sin nature. When David beat Goliath, the Philistines ran away rather than turning themselves over to Israel. In the same way, your sin nature will not voluntarily submit itself to God’s will. As the apostle Paul would write later, the sin nature has to be put to death. Well, now we get to the famous fight between David and Goliath. The deal was, was that the losing country would serve the winning one. You can be sure that if Goliath had won that the Philistines would’ve made sure to put Israel under their control. As Pastor Mark will be teaching, the countries around Israel are a symbol of your sin nature. When David beat Goliath, the Philistines ran away rather than turning themselves over to Israel. In the same way, your sin nature will not voluntarily submit itself to God’s will. As the apostle Paul would write later, the sin nature has to be put to death. Well, now we get to the famous fight between David and Goliath. The deal was, was that the losing country would serve the winning one. You can be sure that if Goliath had won that the Philistines would’ve made sure to put Israel under their control. As Pastor Mark will be teaching, the countries around Israel are a symbol of your sin nature. When David beat Goliath, the Philistines ran away rather than turning themselves over to Israel. In the same way, your sin nature will not voluntarily submit itself to God’s will. As the apostle Paul would write later, the sin nature has to be put to death. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000042911/LFL20190416.mp35cacca370baad.mp3 Tue, 16 Apr 2019 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapelpastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer The passage you hear quoted is from Jesus and is generally applied from Jesus’ time to the present. It does, however, certainly apply to all of history – Satan did tempt Eve, after all. His plan for mankind has been, since his fall, to steal, kill and destroy any positivity God wants to bless mankind with. As Pastor Mark will be teaching, you will hear about that in the life of Saul. As Saul gave in to his pride and resisted God’s commands, he opened himself to the destructive influence of the devil. This is clearly contrasted with David, who gave himself fully to God and reaped those benefits. The passage you hear quoted is from Jesus and is generally applied from Jesus’ time to the present. It does, however, certainly apply to all of history – Satan did tempt Eve, after all. His plan for mankind has been, since his fall, to steal, kill and destroy any positivity God wants to bless mankind with. As Pastor Mark will be teaching, you will hear about that in the life of Saul. As Saul gave in to his pride and resisted God’s commands, he opened himself to the destructive influence of the devil. This is clearly contrasted with David, who gave himself fully to God and reaped those benefits. The passage you hear quoted is from Jesus and is generally applied from Jesus’ time to the present. It does, however, certainly apply to all of history – Satan did tempt Eve, after all. His plan for mankind has been, since his fall, to steal, kill and destroy any positivity God wants to bless mankind with. As Pastor Mark will be teaching, you will hear about that in the life of Saul. As Saul gave in to his pride and resisted God’s commands, he opened himself to the destructive influence of the devil. This is clearly contrasted with David, who gave himself fully to God and reaped those benefits. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000042912/LFL20190415.mp35cacca78aaa5b.mp3 Mon, 15 Apr 2019 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer It must have been really bizarre for David to go to work for Saul. Here he was, the future king, working for the current king. If, somehow, Saul had found out that David was the one God had chosen to replace him – well, David’s life might have been over. But as a tribute to David’s humility and quality of character he served Saul as well as his father to the best of his ability. Pastor Mark will be teaching about how this attribute was seen consistently throughout David’s life. Because David’s heart sought to please God, he was able to please the men God had sent him to serve as well. It must have been really bizarre for David to go to work for Saul. Here he was, the future king, working for the current king. If, somehow, Saul had found out that David was the one God had chosen to replace him – well, David’s life might have been over. But as a tribute to David’s humility and quality of character he served Saul as well as his father to the best of his ability. Pastor Mark will be teaching about how this attribute was seen consistently throughout David’s life. Because David’s heart sought to please God, he was able to please the men God had sent him to serve as well. It must have been really bizarre for David to go to work for Saul. Here he was, the future king, working for the current king. If, somehow, Saul had found out that David was the one God had chosen to replace him – well, David’s life might have been over. But as a tribute to David’s humility and quality of character he served Saul as well as his father to the best of his ability. Pastor Mark will be teaching about how this attribute was seen consistently throughout David’s life. Because David’s heart sought to please God, he was able to please the men God had sent him to serve as well. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000042728/LFL20190412.mp35ca38a0643468.mp3 Fri, 12 Apr 2019 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer Too often, people try to fix the symptom rather than doing the work of addressing the underlying problem in their lives. It’s easier to get larger clothes rather than admit that you’re gaining weight and need to use some self-control when it comes to eating and increase your physical activity. Pastor Mark will be teaching that Saul’s servants took the same approach; instead of encouraging the king to get right with God they sought to soothe him with music. You will be encouraged to – unlike Saul – be honest with yourself, seek God and make any changes in your life you need to. Too often, people try to fix the symptom rather than doing the work of addressing the underlying problem in their lives. It’s easier to get larger clothes rather than admit that you’re gaining weight and need to use some self-control when it comes to eating and increase your physical activity. Pastor Mark will be teaching that Saul’s servants took the same approach; instead of encouraging the king to get right with God they sought to soothe him with music. You will be encouraged to – unlike Saul – be honest with yourself, seek God and make any changes in your life you need to. Too often, people try to fix the symptom rather than doing the work of addressing the underlying problem in their lives. It’s easier to get larger clothes rather than admit that you’re gaining weight and need to use some self-control when it comes to eating and increase your physical activity. Pastor Mark will be teaching that Saul’s servants took the same approach; instead of encouraging the king to get right with God they sought to soothe him with music. You will be encouraged to – unlike Saul – be honest with yourself, seek God and make any changes in your life you need to. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000042729/LFL20190411.mp35ca38a8b187e5.mp3 Thu, 11 Apr 2019 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer There’s a desire in all people to feel important. No matter their station or status in life, there is a yearning to feel as though they have a value they can grasp, can hang on to. When you give your life to God, He asks – no, He demands – that you give that desire up. He wants you to find your value in the fact of being His child. Pastor Mark will be teaching about the boy David and his humble beginnings. It seems that from an early age that David had a relationship with God and, as a shepherd, had lots of time to contemplate his standing with God as well as God’s greatness. Many of the Psalms resulted from this contemplation. There’s a desire in all people to feel important. No matter their station or status in life, there is a yearning to feel as though they have a value they can grasp, can hang on to. When you give your life to God, He asks – no, He demands – that you give that desire up. He wants you to find your value in the fact of being His child. Pastor Mark will be teaching about the boy David and his humble beginnings. It seems that from an early age that David had a relationship with God and, as a shepherd, had lots of time to contemplate his standing with God as well as God’s greatness. Many of the Psalms resulted from this contemplation. There’s a desire in all people to feel important. No matter their station or status in life, there is a yearning to feel as though they have a value they can grasp, can hang on to. When you give your life to God, He asks – no, He demands – that you give that desire up. He wants you to find your value in the fact of being His child. Pastor Mark will be teaching about the boy David and his humble beginnings. It seems that from an early age that David had a relationship with God and, as a shepherd, had lots of time to contemplate his standing with God as well as God’s greatness. Many of the Psalms resulted from this contemplation. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000042730/LFL20190410.mp35ca38aec9f428.mp3 Wed, 10 Apr 2019 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer Are you one of those people who likes to be in control of their lives? If you answered, “yes” to that question, you are like all of the other people in the world. It’s hard to hand your life over to God, to really trust Him to guide you, because He might want you to do something that’s uncomfortable, that stretches you in ways you didn’t anticipate. Pastor Mark will be teaching about what Saul could have been had he remained obedient to God, contrasted with what David was able to achieve because the intent of his life was to obey God. While David did get off track, his heart attitude was always to be close to God. Are you one of those people who likes to be in control of their lives? If you answered, “yes” to that question, you are like all of the other people in the world. It’s hard to hand your life over to God, to really trust Him to guide you, because He might want you to do something that’s uncomfortable, that stretches you in ways you didn’t anticipate. Pastor Mark will be teaching about what Saul could have been had he remained obedient to God, contrasted with what David was able to achieve because the intent of his life was to obey God. While David did get off track, his heart attitude was always to be close to God. Are you one of those people who likes to be in control of their lives? If you answered, “yes” to that question, you are like all of the other people in the world. It’s hard to hand your life over to God, to really trust Him to guide you, because He might want you to do something that’s uncomfortable, that stretches you in ways you didn’t anticipate. Pastor Mark will be teaching about what Saul could have been had he remained obedient to God, contrasted with what David was able to achieve because the intent of his life was to obey God. While David did get off track, his heart attitude was always to be close to God. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000042731/LFL20190409.mp35ca38b69cfcc4.mp3 Tue, 09 Apr 2019 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer You probably can’t think of any media outlet that encourages and praises the “nobody” as a position to seek after. On the contrary, the messages are to “be the best you can be” or to seek your fifteen minutes of fame – even infamy is okay – just be noticed. Pastor Mark, teaching about the life of David, will show that God’s standards are vastly different from the worlds’. You will find out that the boy David was from a normal family, the youngest son, and a shepherd, which was a lowly position. Because he didn’t aspire to be anything but a follower of God, God could use him in an extraordinary way. You probably can’t think of any media outlet that encourages and praises the “nobody” as a position to seek after. On the contrary, the messages are to “be the best you can be” or to seek your fifteen minutes of fame – even infamy is okay – just be noticed. Pastor Mark, teaching about the life of David, will show that God’s standards are vastly different from the worlds’. You will find out that the boy David was from a normal family, the youngest son, and a shepherd, which was a lowly position. Because he didn’t aspire to be anything but a follower of God, God could use him in an extraordinary way. You probably can’t think of any media outlet that encourages and praises the “nobody” as a position to seek after. On the contrary, the messages are to “be the best you can be” or to seek your fifteen minutes of fame – even infamy is okay – just be noticed. Pastor Mark, teaching about the life of David, will show that God’s standards are vastly different from the worlds’. You will find out that the boy David was from a normal family, the youngest son, and a shepherd, which was a lowly position. Because he didn’t aspire to be anything but a follower of God, God could use him in an extraordinary way. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000042733/LFL20190408.mp35ca38bb101f12.mp3 Mon, 08 Apr 2019 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer You hear or see stories about a charismatic leader who leads his or her followers to a tragic end. What’s generally left unsaid in such instances is not the deception of the leader but of the self-deception of those who bought into the leader’s lies. That’s why God says He judges the leader more harshly than the follower; they’re responsible for the lives of many others so it’s incumbent on them to keep themselves in line. Pastor Mark will be teaching about King Saul’s self-deception. His ability to claim compliance while simultaneously being in clear violation of God’s command is breathtaking. You hear or see stories about a charismatic leader who leads his or her followers to a tragic end. What’s generally left unsaid in such instances is not the deception of the leader but of the self-deception of those who bought into the leader’s lies. That’s why God says He judges the leader more harshly than the follower; they’re responsible for the lives of many others so it’s incumbent on them to keep themselves in line. Pastor Mark will be teaching about King Saul’s self-deception. His ability to claim compliance while simultaneously being in clear violation of God’s command is breathtaking. You hear or see stories about a charismatic leader who leads his or her followers to a tragic end. What’s generally left unsaid in such instances is not the deception of the leader but of the self-deception of those who bought into the leader’s lies. That’s why God says He judges the leader more harshly than the follower; they’re responsible for the lives of many others so it’s incumbent on them to keep themselves in line. Pastor Mark will be teaching about King Saul’s self-deception. His ability to claim compliance while simultaneously being in clear violation of God’s command is breathtaking. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000042541/LFL20190405.mp35c9a604f38096.mp3 Fri, 05 Apr 2019 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer Were you aware that studies have consistently shown that only five percent of Christians regularly tithe? The Bible says that God loves and blesses a cheerful giver. Do you give? If and when you do, do you give generously and without regret? Are you aware that when God tells you to give, that He is not just talking about money? Pastor Mark will be teaching about God’s principles of giving. They might pinch you a little bit but it’s important to understand that when you give, you’re only giving back to God what He first gave you. Grasping the idea that everything you have comes from God will help you view all of your life in a different way. Were you aware that studies have consistently shown that only five percent of Christians regularly tithe? The Bible says that God loves and blesses a cheerful giver. Do you give? If and when you do, do you give generously and without regret? Are you aware that when God tells you to give, that He is not just talking about money? Pastor Mark will be teaching about God’s principles of giving. They might pinch you a little bit but it’s important to understand that when you give, you’re only giving back to God what He first gave you. Grasping the idea that everything you have comes from God will help you view all of your life in a different way. Were you aware that studies have consistently shown that only five percent of Christians regularly tithe? The Bible says that God loves and blesses a cheerful giver. Do you give? If and when you do, do you give generously and without regret? Are you aware that when God tells you to give, that He is not just talking about money? Pastor Mark will be teaching about God’s principles of giving. They might pinch you a little bit but it’s important to understand that when you give, you’re only giving back to God what He first gave you. Grasping the idea that everything you have comes from God will help you view all of your life in a different way. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000042542/LFL20190404.mp35c9a60f2acf0d.mp3 Thu, 04 Apr 2019 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer King David’s story begins with his predecessor, Saul. While Saul began his kingship well, his character flaws were revealed in times of stress – he wasn’t patient and he avoided personal responsibility for his wrongdoings. When he was given specific directions by the prophet Samuel, he allowed his personal standing in front of his soldiers to cause him to disobey Samuel’s instructions, costing Saul the kingdom. Pastor Mark will be teaching about the characteristics that God is looking for in a king in Israel but this applies to your life as well. Listen closely and learn what God wants you to be. King David’s story begins with his predecessor, Saul. While Saul began his kingship well, his character flaws were revealed in times of stress – he wasn’t patient and he avoided personal responsibility for his wrongdoings. When he was given specific directions by the prophet Samuel, he allowed his personal standing in front of his soldiers to cause him to disobey Samuel’s instructions, costing Saul the kingdom. Pastor Mark will be teaching about the characteristics that God is looking for in a king in Israel but this applies to your life as well. Listen closely and learn what God wants you to be. King David’s story begins with his predecessor, Saul. While Saul began his kingship well, his character flaws were revealed in times of stress – he wasn’t patient and he avoided personal responsibility for his wrongdoings. When he was given specific directions by the prophet Samuel, he allowed his personal standing in front of his soldiers to cause him to disobey Samuel’s instructions, costing Saul the kingdom. Pastor Mark will be teaching about the characteristics that God is looking for in a king in Israel but this applies to your life as well. Listen closely and learn what God wants you to be. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000042543/LFL20190403.mp35c9a619a2836b.mp3 Wed, 03 Apr 2019 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer Everywhere around us the concept of the “self-made man or woman” is extolled. Stories of how someone “pulled themselves up by their bootstraps” abound. As a follower of Jesus, however, your instruction manual, the Bible, tells a different tale. It says that everything on the earth, including the people, belong to God, and it’s He Who gives you what you have. Pastor Mark will be emphasizing God’s ownership of your talents and resources. You need to be aware of what God wants you to do with them, and you need to learn to be willing to share everything you have to advance God’s kingdom. Everywhere around us the concept of the “self-made man or woman” is extolled. Stories of how someone “pulled themselves up by their bootstraps” abound. As a follower of Jesus, however, your instruction manual, the Bible, tells a different tale. It says that everything on the earth, including the people, belong to God, and it’s He Who gives you what you have. Pastor Mark will be emphasizing God’s ownership of your talents and resources. You need to be aware of what God wants you to do with them, and you need to learn to be willing to share everything you have to advance God’s kingdom. Everywhere around us the concept of the “self-made man or woman” is extolled. Stories of how someone “pulled themselves up by their bootstraps” abound. As a follower of Jesus, however, your instruction manual, the Bible, tells a different tale. It says that everything on the earth, including the people, belong to God, and it’s He Who gives you what you have. Pastor Mark will be emphasizing God’s ownership of your talents and resources. You need to be aware of what God wants you to do with them, and you need to learn to be willing to share everything you have to advance God’s kingdom. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000042545/LFL20190402.mp35c9a61f4e94e4.mp3 Tue, 02 Apr 2019 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer Everywhere around us the concept of the “self-made man or woman” is extolled. Stories of how someone “pulled themselves up by their bootstraps” abound. As a follower of Jesus, however, your instruction manual, the Bible, tells a different tale. It says that everything on the earth, including the people, belong to God, and it’s He Who gives you what you have. Pastor Mark will be emphasizing God’s ownership of your talents and resources. You need to be aware of what God wants you to do with them, and you need to learn to be willing to share everything you have to advance God’s kingdom. Everywhere around us the concept of the “self-made man or woman” is extolled. Stories of how someone “pulled themselves up by their bootstraps” abound. As a follower of Jesus, however, your instruction manual, the Bible, tells a different tale. It says that everything on the earth, including the people, belong to God, and it’s He Who gives you what you have. Pastor Mark will be emphasizing God’s ownership of your talents and resources. You need to be aware of what God wants you to do with them, and you need to learn to be willing to share everything you have to advance God’s kingdom. Everywhere around us the concept of the “self-made man or woman” is extolled. Stories of how someone “pulled themselves up by their bootstraps” abound. As a follower of Jesus, however, your instruction manual, the Bible, tells a different tale. It says that everything on the earth, including the people, belong to God, and it’s He Who gives you what you have. Pastor Mark will be emphasizing God’s ownership of your talents and resources. You need to be aware of what God wants you to do with them, and you need to learn to be willing to share everything you have to advance God’s kingdom. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000042546/LFL20190401.mp35c9a623ecee57.mp3 Mon, 01 Apr 2019 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer Surely you’ve heard the TV preachers asking for you to send them money, claiming that your giving will trigger blessings from God? The usual first response is to say “Yeah, right.” Understandably, they cause you to be wary. Pastor Mark will be teaching what God actually thinks about giving and receiving and it’s deceptively simple: Give, and God will give back to you. Before you turn away, understand that the Bible is talking about giving to further God, not a man. When you begin to realize that giving is only a means to an end – more people coming to know Christ – it becomes easier to share what you have with others. Surely you’ve heard the TV preachers asking for you to send them money, claiming that your giving will trigger blessings from God? The usual first response is to say “Yeah, right.” Understandably, they cause you to be wary. Pastor Mark will be teaching what God actually thinks about giving and receiving and it’s deceptively simple: Give, and God will give back to you. Before you turn away, understand that the Bible is talking about giving to further God, not a man. When you begin to realize that giving is only a means to an end – more people coming to know Christ – it becomes easier to share what you have with others. Surely you’ve heard the TV preachers asking for you to send them money, claiming that your giving will trigger blessings from God? The usual first response is to say “Yeah, right.” Understandably, they cause you to be wary. Pastor Mark will be teaching what God actually thinks about giving and receiving and it’s deceptively simple: Give, and God will give back to you. Before you turn away, understand that the Bible is talking about giving to further God, not a man. When you begin to realize that giving is only a means to an end – more people coming to know Christ – it becomes easier to share what you have with others. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000042317/LFL20190329.mp35c91211a5c879.mp3 Fri, 29 Mar 2019 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer You’ve probably heard the saying about there never being a U-Haul following a hearse, referring to the fact that when you die, your stuff stays here. Did you know that for the Christ follower that statement’s not exactly true? Jesus taught a lot about heavenly treasures and He gave instructions on how to earn them. Pastor Mark will be teaching the same principle, using the writings of the apostle Paul to the church in Philippi. The kindnesses you show to others on Christ’s behalf will accumulate in your eternal bank account, to be given to you when you get to heaven. You’ve probably heard the saying about there never being a U-Haul following a hearse, referring to the fact that when you die, your stuff stays here. Did you know that for the Christ follower that statement’s not exactly true? Jesus taught a lot about heavenly treasures and He gave instructions on how to earn them. Pastor Mark will be teaching the same principle, using the writings of the apostle Paul to the church in Philippi. The kindnesses you show to others on Christ’s behalf will accumulate in your eternal bank account, to be given to you when you get to heaven. You’ve probably heard the saying about there never being a U-Haul following a hearse, referring to the fact that when you die, your stuff stays here. Did you know that for the Christ follower that statement’s not exactly true? Jesus taught a lot about heavenly treasures and He gave instructions on how to earn them. Pastor Mark will be teaching the same principle, using the writings of the apostle Paul to the church in Philippi. The kindnesses you show to others on Christ’s behalf will accumulate in your eternal bank account, to be given to you when you get to heaven. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000042318/LFL20190328.mp35c9121abacea7.mp3 Thu, 28 Mar 2019 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer Many people are “takers” by nature – you see the worst of that in crimes like robbery, shoplifting and identity theft. It’s more uncommon to see those who give without getting something in return. Most people have both giving and taking characteristics displayed in their lives. The follower of Jesus, however, is to be a giver, not expecting to receive in return. Pastor Mark will be teaching about the apostle Paul’s life – how he gave for the sake of the Gospel over and over again, not expecting those he helped to give back in response. You will find out how God used those “receivers” to give back to Paul. Many people are “takers” by nature – you see the worst of that in crimes like robbery, shoplifting and identity theft. It’s more uncommon to see those who give without getting something in return. Most people have both giving and taking characteristics displayed in their lives. The follower of Jesus, however, is to be a giver, not expecting to receive in return. Pastor Mark will be teaching about the apostle Paul’s life – how he gave for the sake of the Gospel over and over again, not expecting those he helped to give back in response. You will find out how God used those “receivers” to give back to Paul. Many people are “takers” by nature – you see the worst of that in crimes like robbery, shoplifting and identity theft. It’s more uncommon to see those who give without getting something in return. Most people have both giving and taking characteristics displayed in their lives. The follower of Jesus, however, is to be a giver, not expecting to receive in return. Pastor Mark will be teaching about the apostle Paul’s life – how he gave for the sake of the Gospel over and over again, not expecting those he helped to give back in response. You will find out how God used those “receivers” to give back to Paul. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000042319/LFL20190327.mp35c91223f12802.mp3 Wed, 27 Mar 2019 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer In this country there’s a premium given to people who can do things without anyone else’s help. The problem with that is that God intended for us to do many things together. Do you have a problem asking others, even God, for help with tasks that need to get done or issues that overwhelm you? Pastor Mark will be showing how even the apostle Paul needed help at times and wasn’t afraid to ask for it. He even mentioned his need and thanked the Philippians for their help. You’ll be learning the importance of asking for help and offering your time, talents and treasure to others for their benefit. In this country there’s a premium given to people who can do things without anyone else’s help. The problem with that is that God intended for us to do many things together. Do you have a problem asking others, even God, for help with tasks that need to get done or issues that overwhelm you? Pastor Mark will be showing how even the apostle Paul needed help at times and wasn’t afraid to ask for it. He even mentioned his need and thanked the Philippians for their help. You’ll be learning the importance of asking for help and offering your time, talents and treasure to others for their benefit. In this country there’s a premium given to people who can do things without anyone else’s help. The problem with that is that God intended for us to do many things together. Do you have a problem asking others, even God, for help with tasks that need to get done or issues that overwhelm you? Pastor Mark will be showing how even the apostle Paul needed help at times and wasn’t afraid to ask for it. He even mentioned his need and thanked the Philippians for their help. You’ll be learning the importance of asking for help and offering your time, talents and treasure to others for their benefit. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000042320/LFL20190326.mp35c9123315a083.mp3 Tue, 26 Mar 2019 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer How often have you felt the Holy Spirit prompting you to do something – speak to a neighbor or coworker, stop and pick up a hitchhiker, or another act that was out of character for you – and failed to obey that prompting? Sure, God understands your fear and hesitation to do stuff like that. But as Pastor Mark will be teaching, you’re going to have to give an accounting for those things you failed to act upon. Although it’s hard to act outside of your comfort zone, you need to remember that people’s eternal destinies are what’s at stake. You need to overcome your discomfort to benefit the kingdom of God. How often have you felt the Holy Spirit prompting you to do something – speak to a neighbor or coworker, stop and pick up a hitchhiker, or another act that was out of character for you – and failed to obey that prompting? Sure, God understands your fear and hesitation to do stuff like that. But as Pastor Mark will be teaching, you’re going to have to give an accounting for those things you failed to act upon. Although it’s hard to act outside of your comfort zone, you need to remember that people’s eternal destinies are what’s at stake. You need to overcome your discomfort to benefit the kingdom of God. How often have you felt the Holy Spirit prompting you to do something – speak to a neighbor or coworker, stop and pick up a hitchhiker, or another act that was out of character for you – and failed to obey that prompting? Sure, God understands your fear and hesitation to do stuff like that. But as Pastor Mark will be teaching, you’re going to have to give an accounting for those things you failed to act upon. Although it’s hard to act outside of your comfort zone, you need to remember that people’s eternal destinies are what’s at stake. You need to overcome your discomfort to benefit the kingdom of God. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000042321/LFL20190325.mp35c912393e9cbc.mp3 Mon, 25 Mar 2019 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer It seems that we in America have a skewed view of evangelism. People tend to think of Billy Graham or Greg Laurie speaking to thousands of people at one time or the day of Pentecost where Peter led three thousand to Christ. Pastor Mark will be reminding you that the apostle Paul was leading the soldiers that guarded him to Christ, maybe one at a time. Most salvation experiences are a result of a one-on-one encounter, one friend leading another friend to Christ. All it takes is your willingness to be used by God, and loving your neighbors enough to help keep their souls from perishing in hell. It seems that we in America have a skewed view of evangelism. People tend to think of Billy Graham or Greg Laurie speaking to thousands of people at one time or the day of Pentecost where Peter led three thousand to Christ. Pastor Mark will be reminding you that the apostle Paul was leading the soldiers that guarded him to Christ, maybe one at a time. Most salvation experiences are a result of a one-on-one encounter, one friend leading another friend to Christ. All it takes is your willingness to be used by God, and loving your neighbors enough to help keep their souls from perishing in hell. It seems that we in America have a skewed view of evangelism. People tend to think of Billy Graham or Greg Laurie speaking to thousands of people at one time or the day of Pentecost where Peter led three thousand to Christ. Pastor Mark will be reminding you that the apostle Paul was leading the soldiers that guarded him to Christ, maybe one at a time. Most salvation experiences are a result of a one-on-one encounter, one friend leading another friend to Christ. All it takes is your willingness to be used by God, and loving your neighbors enough to help keep their souls from perishing in hell. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000041692/LFL20190322.mp35c87ef0f227a5.mp3 Fri, 22 Mar 2019 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer One of the tough things about being a Christian is living out the fact of belonging to God rather than to yourself. That also means that everything – your job, who you marry, where you live – is subject to God’s input and influence. Trusting God in this way can be really hard but as Pastor Mark will be teaching, the apostle Paul had accomplished it. You’ll be learning how the apostle was able to get to the place of trusting God for everything as well as learning to be content with what God brought his way. Since God never asks you to do the impossible, you’ll learn to fulfill this command of God. One of the tough things about being a Christian is living out the fact of belonging to God rather than to yourself. That also means that everything – your job, who you marry, where you live – is subject to God’s input and influence. Trusting God in this way can be really hard but as Pastor Mark will be teaching, the apostle Paul had accomplished it. You’ll be learning how the apostle was able to get to the place of trusting God for everything as well as learning to be content with what God brought his way. Since God never asks you to do the impossible, you’ll learn to fulfill this command of God. One of the tough things about being a Christian is living out the fact of belonging to God rather than to yourself. That also means that everything – your job, who you marry, where you live – is subject to God’s input and influence. Trusting God in this way can be really hard but as Pastor Mark will be teaching, the apostle Paul had accomplished it. You’ll be learning how the apostle was able to get to the place of trusting God for everything as well as learning to be content with what God brought his way. Since God never asks you to do the impossible, you’ll learn to fulfill this command of God. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000041693/LFL20190321.mp35c87efa8f0116.mp3 Thu, 21 Mar 2019 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer As a parent, it’s easy to begin to map out your children’s lives, trying to point them in a certain direction – career, scholastic endeavors, whatever. Sometimes the grandparents want to offer their advice regarding these things, too, which can sometimes cause friction. Pastor Mark will be sharing that the important focus of the parent or grandparent should be that the children grow up with an understanding that God loves them, created them and has a purpose for their lives. That will help the child remain secure and stable through life. As a parent, it’s easy to begin to map out your children’s lives, trying to point them in a certain direction – career, scholastic endeavors, whatever. Sometimes the grandparents want to offer their advice regarding these things, too, which can sometimes cause friction. Pastor Mark will be sharing that the important focus of the parent or grandparent should be that the children grow up with an understanding that God loves them, created them and has a purpose for their lives. That will help the child remain secure and stable through life. As a parent, it’s easy to begin to map out your children’s lives, trying to point them in a certain direction – career, scholastic endeavors, whatever. Sometimes the grandparents want to offer their advice regarding these things, too, which can sometimes cause friction. Pastor Mark will be sharing that the important focus of the parent or grandparent should be that the children grow up with an understanding that God loves them, created them and has a purpose for their lives. That will help the child remain secure and stable through life. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000041694/LFL20190320.mp35c87f02362f57.mp3 Wed, 20 Mar 2019 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer Some of the burning questions everyone has are: “What is my identity – who am I?”, “Why am I here?”, and “What am I supposed to do with my life?” If you don’t know Jesus, you’re left to your own best idea, which has gotten you to where you are now. As a Christ follower, you have the ability to be plugged into the One who can answer all of those questions. Pastor Mark will be teaching about God’s ability to teach you contentment. Part of finding contentment is having those questions of existence and meaning definitively answered. The only place to find lasting answers is through a relationship with Jesus. Some of the burning questions everyone has are: “What is my identity – who am I?”, “Why am I here?”, and “What am I supposed to do with my life?” If you don’t know Jesus, you’re left to your own best idea, which has gotten you to where you are now. As a Christ follower, you have the ability to be plugged into the One who can answer all of those questions. Pastor Mark will be teaching about God’s ability to teach you contentment. Part of finding contentment is having those questions of existence and meaning definitively answered. The only place to find lasting answers is through a relationship with Jesus. Some of the burning questions everyone has are: “What is my identity – who am I?”, “Why am I here?”, and “What am I supposed to do with my life?” If you don’t know Jesus, you’re left to your own best idea, which has gotten you to where you are now. As a Christ follower, you have the ability to be plugged into the One who can answer all of those questions. Pastor Mark will be teaching about God’s ability to teach you contentment. Part of finding contentment is having those questions of existence and meaning definitively answered. The only place to find lasting answers is through a relationship with Jesus. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000041696/LFL20190319.mp35c87f08453aaf.mp3 Tue, 19 Mar 2019 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer Learning life lessons usually aren’t fun, are they? Take patience, for instance. The experiences you have to go through to develop the kind of patience God is looking for in your life requires that you go through some tough situations. Learning contentment is much the same. You have to go through a lot of disappointment and realigning of thinking and desires. Pastor Mark will be using the life of the apostle Paul to illustrate what things in your character have to die so that you can become more like Jesus regarding the character trait of contentment. Learning life lessons usually aren’t fun, are they? Take patience, for instance. The experiences you have to go through to develop the kind of patience God is looking for in your life requires that you go through some tough situations. Learning contentment is much the same. You have to go through a lot of disappointment and realigning of thinking and desires. Pastor Mark will be using the life of the apostle Paul to illustrate what things in your character have to die so that you can become more like Jesus regarding the character trait of contentment. Learning life lessons usually aren’t fun, are they? Take patience, for instance. The experiences you have to go through to develop the kind of patience God is looking for in your life requires that you go through some tough situations. Learning contentment is much the same. You have to go through a lot of disappointment and realigning of thinking and desires. Pastor Mark will be using the life of the apostle Paul to illustrate what things in your character have to die so that you can become more like Jesus regarding the character trait of contentment. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000041697/LFL20190318.mp35c87f0cfb60e0.mp3 Mon, 18 Mar 2019 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer Time and again the Bible warns about the deceptive nature of material wealth. You’re told how it can cause an increase of worry, as you try to figure how to hang on to it. There are stories of men like Job and Abraham who, although wealthy, stayed close to God and God blessed them. There are others who allowed riches to turn their hearts from God, and you can see this type all around you today as well as in the scriptures. Pastor Mark will be teaching about the importance of attaining what men like Job and Abraham had, contentment, which was a result of their relationship with God. Time and again the Bible warns about the deceptive nature of material wealth. You’re told how it can cause an increase of worry, as you try to figure how to hang on to it. There are stories of men like Job and Abraham who, although wealthy, stayed close to God and God blessed them. There are others who allowed riches to turn their hearts from God, and you can see this type all around you today as well as in the scriptures. Pastor Mark will be teaching about the importance of attaining what men like Job and Abraham had, contentment, which was a result of their relationship with God. Time and again the Bible warns about the deceptive nature of material wealth. You’re told how it can cause an increase of worry, as you try to figure how to hang on to it. There are stories of men like Job and Abraham who, although wealthy, stayed close to God and God blessed them. There are others who allowed riches to turn their hearts from God, and you can see this type all around you today as well as in the scriptures. Pastor Mark will be teaching about the importance of attaining what men like Job and Abraham had, contentment, which was a result of their relationship with God. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000041518/LFL20190315.mp35c7ea545aa744.mp3 Fri, 15 Mar 2019 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer It is amazing to think about the winning dollar amounts in the lotteries these days – hundreds of millions, even a billion dollars! Many, many people enter, hoping for just a small piece of that lottery pie. Sadly, you can also read how those winners crashed and burned in their lives as a result of getting rich quick. The Bible says, though, that money will not give ultimate satisfaction – only a vibrant relationship with God can do that. Pastor Mark is teaching that, just like every other problem you might have, the solution is found in Jesus. He alone can give you the satisfaction that you are looking for. It is amazing to think about the winning dollar amounts in the lotteries these days – hundreds of millions, even a billion dollars! Many, many people enter, hoping for just a small piece of that lottery pie. Sadly, you can also read how those winners crashed and burned in their lives as a result of getting rich quick. The Bible says, though, that money will not give ultimate satisfaction – only a vibrant relationship with God can do that. Pastor Mark is teaching that, just like every other problem you might have, the solution is found in Jesus. He alone can give you the satisfaction that you are looking for. It is amazing to think about the winning dollar amounts in the lotteries these days – hundreds of millions, even a billion dollars! Many, many people enter, hoping for just a small piece of that lottery pie. Sadly, you can also read how those winners crashed and burned in their lives as a result of getting rich quick. The Bible says, though, that money will not give ultimate satisfaction – only a vibrant relationship with God can do that. Pastor Mark is teaching that, just like every other problem you might have, the solution is found in Jesus. He alone can give you the satisfaction that you are looking for. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000041519/LFL20190314.mp35c7ea5ab44649.mp3 Thu, 14 Mar 2019 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer It’s hard not to want more – it seems to be ingrained into our nature. And once we get what we think we “have” to have, our eyes begin looking around for the next thing to acquire. It’s like being a rat on one of those circular wheels, running but getting nowhere. The apostle Paul tells of finding contentment no matter his circumstances, whether in abundance or in need. Pastor Mark is teaching that Paul’s accomplishment in this matter is something that any Christ follower can achieve. What it requires is that you understand that your sufficiency is to be found in Jesus, not the world around us. It’s hard not to want more – it seems to be ingrained into our nature. And once we get what we think we “have” to have, our eyes begin looking around for the next thing to acquire. It’s like being a rat on one of those circular wheels, running but getting nowhere. The apostle Paul tells of finding contentment no matter his circumstances, whether in abundance or in need. Pastor Mark is teaching that Paul’s accomplishment in this matter is something that any Christ follower can achieve. What it requires is that you understand that your sufficiency is to be found in Jesus, not the world around us. It’s hard not to want more – it seems to be ingrained into our nature. And once we get what we think we “have” to have, our eyes begin looking around for the next thing to acquire. It’s like being a rat on one of those circular wheels, running but getting nowhere. The apostle Paul tells of finding contentment no matter his circumstances, whether in abundance or in need. Pastor Mark is teaching that Paul’s accomplishment in this matter is something that any Christ follower can achieve. What it requires is that you understand that your sufficiency is to be found in Jesus, not the world around us. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000041520/LFL20190313.mp35c7ea5f955984.mp3 Wed, 13 Mar 2019 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer Doesn’t life sometimes seem to be moving so fast that you can’t keep up or make sense of things? Sure, it does. Things happen in your life and you wonder why. Maybe you even doubt that God is watching over you or possibly that God’s getting you back for something you did. Well, Pastor Mark’s teaching will help put those doubts to rest. God does have a plan for your life. Nothing that has happened or will happen takes Him by surprise. He has a positive purpose for your existence and He wants to show you how, by trusting and following Him, you can live a life of contentment and joy. Doesn’t life sometimes seem to be moving so fast that you can’t keep up or make sense of things? Sure, it does. Things happen in your life and you wonder why. Maybe you even doubt that God is watching over you or possibly that God’s getting you back for something you did. Well, Pastor Mark’s teaching will help put those doubts to rest. God does have a plan for your life. Nothing that has happened or will happen takes Him by surprise. He has a positive purpose for your existence and He wants to show you how, by trusting and following Him, you can live a life of contentment and joy. Doesn’t life sometimes seem to be moving so fast that you can’t keep up or make sense of things? Sure, it does. Things happen in your life and you wonder why. Maybe you even doubt that God is watching over you or possibly that God’s getting you back for something you did. Well, Pastor Mark’s teaching will help put those doubts to rest. God does have a plan for your life. Nothing that has happened or will happen takes Him by surprise. He has a positive purpose for your existence and He wants to show you how, by trusting and following Him, you can live a life of contentment and joy. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000041521/LFL20190312.mp35c7ea64fb5668.mp3 Tue, 12 Mar 2019 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer Sometimes it seems as though you’ll never be satisfied in life, doesn’t it? There’s something deep inside that gnaws at you, wanting to just…be at rest. Right? Even as a follower of Christ, having the Holy Spirit inside you, there are times when even God almost doesn’t feel like enough. As Pastor Mark will be teaching, that feeling is the desire for contentment. It’s not a fruit of the Spirit, unfortunately. It has to be learned and earned by working it out in day to day life. The apostle Paul is talking about it and if you listen to and put to use in your life what he has to say about it you’ll be on the road to finding contentment. Sometimes it seems as though you’ll never be satisfied in life, doesn’t it? There’s something deep inside that gnaws at you, wanting to just…be at rest. Right? Even as a follower of Christ, having the Holy Spirit inside you, there are times when even God almost doesn’t feel like enough. As Pastor Mark will be teaching, that feeling is the desire for contentment. It’s not a fruit of the Spirit, unfortunately. It has to be learned and earned by working it out in day to day life. The apostle Paul is talking about it and if you listen to and put to use in your life what he has to say about it you’ll be on the road to finding contentment. Sometimes it seems as though you’ll never be satisfied in life, doesn’t it? There’s something deep inside that gnaws at you, wanting to just…be at rest. Right? Even as a follower of Christ, having the Holy Spirit inside you, there are times when even God almost doesn’t feel like enough. As Pastor Mark will be teaching, that feeling is the desire for contentment. It’s not a fruit of the Spirit, unfortunately. It has to be learned and earned by working it out in day to day life. The apostle Paul is talking about it and if you listen to and put to use in your life what he has to say about it you’ll be on the road to finding contentment. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000041522/LFL20190311.mp35c7ea733655aa.mp3 Mon, 11 Mar 2019 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer Everything in the world you’re told, everything you read or see on TV, is designed to foster discontentment in you. That’s the way of the world system. It wants you to pursue more and more things in the false hope that those things will satisfy. This also leads you further and further from God and His desires for your life. Pastor Mark will be teaching that it is possible to become content no matter your circumstances. Using the apostle Paul as an example, he is illustrating that if you’re plugged in to God and being obedient to Him, you can find comfort and rest whatever your situation in life might be. Everything in the world you’re told, everything you read or see on TV, is designed to foster discontentment in you. That’s the way of the world system. It wants you to pursue more and more things in the false hope that those things will satisfy. This also leads you further and further from God and His desires for your life. Pastor Mark will be teaching that it is possible to become content no matter your circumstances. Using the apostle Paul as an example, he is illustrating that if you’re plugged in to God and being obedient to Him, you can find comfort and rest whatever your situation in life might be. Everything in the world you’re told, everything you read or see on TV, is designed to foster discontentment in you. That’s the way of the world system. It wants you to pursue more and more things in the false hope that those things will satisfy. This also leads you further and further from God and His desires for your life. Pastor Mark will be teaching that it is possible to become content no matter your circumstances. Using the apostle Paul as an example, he is illustrating that if you’re plugged in to God and being obedient to Him, you can find comfort and rest whatever your situation in life might be. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000041331/LFL20190308.mp35c7589cbec055.mp3 Fri, 08 Mar 2019 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer Do you get frustrated with the struggles in your Christian walk? If so, take comfort in the fact that you’re not alone. Everyone who is trying to become more like Jesus experiences struggles, successes and failures – that’s part of living life on this earth. While there’s no magic formula for success, the key to growth as a Christ follower is to be stubborn. Stubborn in your reliance on God. Stubborn in regularly reading the Bible. Pastor Mark will be teaching about this process you’re going through. He’s talking about how to get closer to God and how to succeed more and fail less. Do you get frustrated with the struggles in your Christian walk? If so, take comfort in the fact that you’re not alone. Everyone who is trying to become more like Jesus experiences struggles, successes and failures – that’s part of living life on this earth. While there’s no magic formula for success, the key to growth as a Christ follower is to be stubborn. Stubborn in your reliance on God. Stubborn in regularly reading the Bible. Pastor Mark will be teaching about this process you’re going through. He’s talking about how to get closer to God and how to succeed more and fail less. Do you get frustrated with the struggles in your Christian walk? If so, take comfort in the fact that you’re not alone. Everyone who is trying to become more like Jesus experiences struggles, successes and failures – that’s part of living life on this earth. While there’s no magic formula for success, the key to growth as a Christ follower is to be stubborn. Stubborn in your reliance on God. Stubborn in regularly reading the Bible. Pastor Mark will be teaching about this process you’re going through. He’s talking about how to get closer to God and how to succeed more and fail less. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000041332/LFL20190307.mp35c758a5066dc6.mp3 Thu, 07 Mar 2019 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer All throughout scripture God encourages you to know His word. His followers are to spend time contemplating what He has communicated. You are to ask the Holy Spirit to show you how to apply the teachings and principles of the Bible to your life. There is another side to this education, though. Pastor Mark will be sharing the necessity of practical implementation of God’s word in your life. If you’re not living out what you’re learning you’re only doing half of what God has commanded you to do. Knowing God’s word without putting it into action is failing as far as God is concerned. All throughout scripture God encourages you to know His word. His followers are to spend time contemplating what He has communicated. You are to ask the Holy Spirit to show you how to apply the teachings and principles of the Bible to your life. There is another side to this education, though. Pastor Mark will be sharing the necessity of practical implementation of God’s word in your life. If you’re not living out what you’re learning you’re only doing half of what God has commanded you to do. Knowing God’s word without putting it into action is failing as far as God is concerned. All throughout scripture God encourages you to know His word. His followers are to spend time contemplating what He has communicated. You are to ask the Holy Spirit to show you how to apply the teachings and principles of the Bible to your life. There is another side to this education, though. Pastor Mark will be sharing the necessity of practical implementation of God’s word in your life. If you’re not living out what you’re learning you’re only doing half of what God has commanded you to do. Knowing God’s word without putting it into action is failing as far as God is concerned. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000041333/LFL20190306.mp35c758a9dd06a5.mp3 Wed, 06 Mar 2019 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer There was a kid’s show that would give little tidbits of information. They would close the segment with the phrase, “Now you know. And knowing is half the battle.” The apostle Paul is kind of saying the same thing in this scripture passage but, as Pastor Mark will be teaching, you have to put the teachings into action for the words to have any benefit to your life. God doesn’t just want to provide knowledge or information; He knows that for His words to have any effect in your life, you have to act those words out in your life, every day. Only then will you see the benefit to your life that God wants to impart. There was a kid’s show that would give little tidbits of information. They would close the segment with the phrase, “Now you know. And knowing is half the battle.” The apostle Paul is kind of saying the same thing in this scripture passage but, as Pastor Mark will be teaching, you have to put the teachings into action for the words to have any benefit to your life. God doesn’t just want to provide knowledge or information; He knows that for His words to have any effect in your life, you have to act those words out in your life, every day. Only then will you see the benefit to your life that God wants to impart. There was a kid’s show that would give little tidbits of information. They would close the segment with the phrase, “Now you know. And knowing is half the battle.” The apostle Paul is kind of saying the same thing in this scripture passage but, as Pastor Mark will be teaching, you have to put the teachings into action for the words to have any benefit to your life. God doesn’t just want to provide knowledge or information; He knows that for His words to have any effect in your life, you have to act those words out in your life, every day. Only then will you see the benefit to your life that God wants to impart. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000041334/LFL20190305.mp35c758aeb3da47.mp3 Tue, 05 Mar 2019 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer The scriptures say that the Devil’s only desires are to steal, kill and destroy. Whatever it is – no matter how enticing it may appear – if it isn’t from God it has Satan’s steal/kill/destroy motivation behind it. Anything he can do to keep you separated from God’s best for your life, he will do. Pastor Mark will be teaching about the importance of being sure you’re playing on the correct team. After that, you need to begin reading from your new playbook, the Bible. Then God will give you all the strength you need to resist the Devil, and God will change your thinking so you’ll become less interested in what Satan’s selling. The scriptures say that the Devil’s only desires are to steal, kill and destroy. Whatever it is – no matter how enticing it may appear – if it isn’t from God it has Satan’s steal/kill/destroy motivation behind it. Anything he can do to keep you separated from God’s best for your life, he will do. Pastor Mark will be teaching about the importance of being sure you’re playing on the correct team. After that, you need to begin reading from your new playbook, the Bible. Then God will give you all the strength you need to resist the Devil, and God will change your thinking so you’ll become less interested in what Satan’s selling. The scriptures say that the Devil’s only desires are to steal, kill and destroy. Whatever it is – no matter how enticing it may appear – if it isn’t from God it has Satan’s steal/kill/destroy motivation behind it. Anything he can do to keep you separated from God’s best for your life, he will do. Pastor Mark will be teaching about the importance of being sure you’re playing on the correct team. After that, you need to begin reading from your new playbook, the Bible. Then God will give you all the strength you need to resist the Devil, and God will change your thinking so you’ll become less interested in what Satan’s selling. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000041335/LFL20190304.mp35c758b469c648.mp3 Mon, 04 Mar 2019 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer You’ve heard the saying, “You are what you eat”, right? Well, there’s a similar saying that you are what you think. The Bible says that however a person thinks, that’s how they’ll turn out. The world system tries to permeate your thoughts with what it wants you to think about, without your consciously taking it in. God wants you to be a participant, not a spectator, in how your thinking turns out. Pastor Mark will be teaching you why you’re supposed to make this transformation happen as well as how it’s done, using the principles that God has given you in the Bible. You’ve heard the saying, “You are what you eat”, right? Well, there’s a similar saying that you are what you think. The Bible says that however a person thinks, that’s how they’ll turn out. The world system tries to permeate your thoughts with what it wants you to think about, without your consciously taking it in. God wants you to be a participant, not a spectator, in how your thinking turns out. Pastor Mark will be teaching you why you’re supposed to make this transformation happen as well as how it’s done, using the principles that God has given you in the Bible. You’ve heard the saying, “You are what you eat”, right? Well, there’s a similar saying that you are what you think. The Bible says that however a person thinks, that’s how they’ll turn out. The world system tries to permeate your thoughts with what it wants you to think about, without your consciously taking it in. God wants you to be a participant, not a spectator, in how your thinking turns out. Pastor Mark will be teaching you why you’re supposed to make this transformation happen as well as how it’s done, using the principles that God has given you in the Bible. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000041157/LFL20190301.mp35c6c601b99172.mp3 Fri, 01 Mar 2019 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer Many people live their lives in an unthinking manner. They don’t consider what they’re being told by those in charge of their country. They don’t think about what advertisers are really trying to get them to do. It’s a very passive way of living and thinking. The Bible, in contrast, tells you to be intentional about your thinking as well as your living. Pastor Mark will be teaching about this active way of thinking and living. He’ll be telling you the importance of finding out what God wants from you and wants to do for you. The only way to discover God’s will is by reading and thinking about God’s word. Many people live their lives in an unthinking manner. They don’t consider what they’re being told by those in charge of their country. They don’t think about what advertisers are really trying to get them to do. It’s a very passive way of living and thinking. The Bible, in contrast, tells you to be intentional about your thinking as well as your living. Pastor Mark will be teaching about this active way of thinking and living. He’ll be telling you the importance of finding out what God wants from you and wants to do for you. The only way to discover God’s will is by reading and thinking about God’s word. Many people live their lives in an unthinking manner. They don’t consider what they’re being told by those in charge of their country. They don’t think about what advertisers are really trying to get them to do. It’s a very passive way of living and thinking. The Bible, in contrast, tells you to be intentional about your thinking as well as your living. Pastor Mark will be teaching about this active way of thinking and living. He’ll be telling you the importance of finding out what God wants from you and wants to do for you. The only way to discover God’s will is by reading and thinking about God’s word. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000041158/LFL20190228.mp35c6c60cc0c9bd.mp3 Thu, 28 Feb 2019 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer A person’s view of right or wrong is initially shaped by how they were raised. If you weren’t raised with a knowledge of God’s laws and His love for you, your growing up would have been far different than someone raised knowing about God and Jesus’ love for them. Pastor Mark will be teaching about the importance of Christ followers’ working at getting their thinking aligned with that of God and Jesus. It’s so vital for you to become familiar with God’s message to you, the Bible, so that you can stop being fooled by Satan and begin to resist the allure of the world’s way of living. A person’s view of right or wrong is initially shaped by how they were raised. If you weren’t raised with a knowledge of God’s laws and His love for you, your growing up would have been far different than someone raised knowing about God and Jesus’ love for them. Pastor Mark will be teaching about the importance of Christ followers’ working at getting their thinking aligned with that of God and Jesus. It’s so vital for you to become familiar with God’s message to you, the Bible, so that you can stop being fooled by Satan and begin to resist the allure of the world’s way of living. A person’s view of right or wrong is initially shaped by how they were raised. If you weren’t raised with a knowledge of God’s laws and His love for you, your growing up would have been far different than someone raised knowing about God and Jesus’ love for them. Pastor Mark will be teaching about the importance of Christ followers’ working at getting their thinking aligned with that of God and Jesus. It’s so vital for you to become familiar with God’s message to you, the Bible, so that you can stop being fooled by Satan and begin to resist the allure of the world’s way of living. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000041160/LFL20190227.mp35c6c618e653e5.mp3 Wed, 27 Feb 2019 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer Like it or not, you’re in a battle for your eternal soul as well as for your usefulness to God on earth. Satan wants to ruin your eternal life and will use your human nature against you to do it. Since he controls the world system and its messaging, that’s two powerful forces trying to keep you from God’s best for your life. Pastor Mark, in his teaching, will be showing you how to understand what God wants for your life and to provide you with tools for achieving the knowledge of God. Reading the word, meditating on what you read and prayer are tools to unlock the wisdom and power of God. Like it or not, you’re in a battle for your eternal soul as well as for your usefulness to God on earth. Satan wants to ruin your eternal life and will use your human nature against you to do it. Since he controls the world system and its messaging, that’s two powerful forces trying to keep you from God’s best for your life. Pastor Mark, in his teaching, will be showing you how to understand what God wants for your life and to provide you with tools for achieving the knowledge of God. Reading the word, meditating on what you read and prayer are tools to unlock the wisdom and power of God. Like it or not, you’re in a battle for your eternal soul as well as for your usefulness to God on earth. Satan wants to ruin your eternal life and will use your human nature against you to do it. Since he controls the world system and its messaging, that’s two powerful forces trying to keep you from God’s best for your life. Pastor Mark, in his teaching, will be showing you how to understand what God wants for your life and to provide you with tools for achieving the knowledge of God. Reading the word, meditating on what you read and prayer are tools to unlock the wisdom and power of God. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000041161/LFL20190226.mp35c6c61f11e0fb.mp3 Tue, 26 Feb 2019 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer In many places in the Bible, God tells you that His thinking process is quite different from your thinking process. What you think is important many times is of no consequence to God. Because He can see the entire range of what could happen, He’s in the perfect position to know what the best course of action is. Pastor Mark will be reminding you in his teaching of this important fact. He’s also teaching about the need for you to learn to know how God thinks. This is done by reading the Bible and spending time contemplating what’s being said. This way you can be sure to be aligned with what God’s will is for your life. In many places in the Bible, God tells you that His thinking process is quite different from your thinking process. What you think is important many times is of no consequence to God. Because He can see the entire range of what could happen, He’s in the perfect position to know what the best course of action is. Pastor Mark will be reminding you in his teaching of this important fact. He’s also teaching about the need for you to learn to know how God thinks. This is done by reading the Bible and spending time contemplating what’s being said. This way you can be sure to be aligned with what God’s will is for your life. In many places in the Bible, God tells you that His thinking process is quite different from your thinking process. What you think is important many times is of no consequence to God. Because He can see the entire range of what could happen, He’s in the perfect position to know what the best course of action is. Pastor Mark will be reminding you in his teaching of this important fact. He’s also teaching about the need for you to learn to know how God thinks. This is done by reading the Bible and spending time contemplating what’s being said. This way you can be sure to be aligned with what God’s will is for your life. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000041162/LFL20190225.mp35c6c625814d70.mp3 Mon, 25 Feb 2019 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer How much time do you spend reading and studying the Bible? Do you ever crack the Bible open when you’re not at church? Studies have shown that eighty percent of those who claim to be Christians open their Bibles less than five times a year at home. If you think about it, that might explain why there seems to be little difference in behavior between those in the church and those outside of it. Pastor Mark is teaching about your need to win the battle that goes on in your heart and mind and, more importantly, how to do it. God wants you to have His mindset; the key to having that is found in the scriptures. How much time do you spend reading and studying the Bible? Do you ever crack the Bible open when you’re not at church? Studies have shown that eighty percent of those who claim to be Christians open their Bibles less than five times a year at home. If you think about it, that might explain why there seems to be little difference in behavior between those in the church and those outside of it. Pastor Mark is teaching about your need to win the battle that goes on in your heart and mind and, more importantly, how to do it. God wants you to have His mindset; the key to having that is found in the scriptures. How much time do you spend reading and studying the Bible? Do you ever crack the Bible open when you’re not at church? Studies have shown that eighty percent of those who claim to be Christians open their Bibles less than five times a year at home. If you think about it, that might explain why there seems to be little difference in behavior between those in the church and those outside of it. Pastor Mark is teaching about your need to win the battle that goes on in your heart and mind and, more importantly, how to do it. God wants you to have His mindset; the key to having that is found in the scriptures. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000040967/LFL20190222.mp35c61c1376ee37.mp3 Fri, 22 Feb 2019 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer Did you know that every day, wherever you go, that you are participating in a war? Were you aware that you are the battlefield in that war that’s been going on since the creation of mankind? It’s true. God has been trying to wrest you from Satan’s control since man first rebelled and joined Satan’s side. Pastor Mark is teaching how God wants you to pick His side and then how to become an active participant in the war. You’ve been unknowingly on the side of the devil and now you need to learn what the battle looks like so you can begin to fight for God and for yourself. Did you know that every day, wherever you go, that you are participating in a war? Were you aware that you are the battlefield in that war that’s been going on since the creation of mankind? It’s true. God has been trying to wrest you from Satan’s control since man first rebelled and joined Satan’s side. Pastor Mark is teaching how God wants you to pick His side and then how to become an active participant in the war. You’ve been unknowingly on the side of the devil and now you need to learn what the battle looks like so you can begin to fight for God and for yourself. Did you know that every day, wherever you go, that you are participating in a war? Were you aware that you are the battlefield in that war that’s been going on since the creation of mankind? It’s true. God has been trying to wrest you from Satan’s control since man first rebelled and joined Satan’s side. Pastor Mark is teaching how God wants you to pick His side and then how to become an active participant in the war. You’ve been unknowingly on the side of the devil and now you need to learn what the battle looks like so you can begin to fight for God and for yourself. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000040968/LFL20190221.mp35c61c1ac72a89.mp3 Thu, 21 Feb 2019 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer You know, most people go through their lives not giving a thought to the connection between thinking and action – how about you? It’s surprising that even Christ followers don’t make this correlation. The Bible, though, is full of verses that speak of this cause and effect that’s critical to successful living. Pastor Mark is teaching about your need to understand that God made your thinking and your body to work in harmony. When they don’t – when there is dysfunction between the two – your life doesn’t function as it should. Understanding that there is a connection is the first step in fixing what’s wrong in your life. You know, most people go through their lives not giving a thought to the connection between thinking and action – how about you? It’s surprising that even Christ followers don’t make this correlation. The Bible, though, is full of verses that speak of this cause and effect that’s critical to successful living. Pastor Mark is teaching about your need to understand that God made your thinking and your body to work in harmony. When they don’t – when there is dysfunction between the two – your life doesn’t function as it should. Understanding that there is a connection is the first step in fixing what’s wrong in your life. You know, most people go through their lives not giving a thought to the connection between thinking and action – how about you? It’s surprising that even Christ followers don’t make this correlation. The Bible, though, is full of verses that speak of this cause and effect that’s critical to successful living. Pastor Mark is teaching about your need to understand that God made your thinking and your body to work in harmony. When they don’t – when there is dysfunction between the two – your life doesn’t function as it should. Understanding that there is a connection is the first step in fixing what’s wrong in your life. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000040969/LFL20190220.mp35c61c230761c2.mp3 Wed, 20 Feb 2019 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer A lot of times when reading the scriptures and particularly the epistles it’s easy to get frustrated. After all, these guys are asking us to trust God for everything? How do you do that? The apostle Paul is telling you to rejoice always. “How can I do that,” you might ask. It might seem impossible at times. Pastor Mark in his teaching will remind you that when the apostle Paul wrote that instruction that he was chained to two Roman guards around the clock. The thing that should be encouraging to you when you read these letters is that those men lived out what they wrote, which means it’s possible for you to do so, too. A lot of times when reading the scriptures and particularly the epistles it’s easy to get frustrated. After all, these guys are asking us to trust God for everything? How do you do that? The apostle Paul is telling you to rejoice always. “How can I do that,” you might ask. It might seem impossible at times. Pastor Mark in his teaching will remind you that when the apostle Paul wrote that instruction that he was chained to two Roman guards around the clock. The thing that should be encouraging to you when you read these letters is that those men lived out what they wrote, which means it’s possible for you to do so, too. A lot of times when reading the scriptures and particularly the epistles it’s easy to get frustrated. After all, these guys are asking us to trust God for everything? How do you do that? The apostle Paul is telling you to rejoice always. “How can I do that,” you might ask. It might seem impossible at times. Pastor Mark in his teaching will remind you that when the apostle Paul wrote that instruction that he was chained to two Roman guards around the clock. The thing that should be encouraging to you when you read these letters is that those men lived out what they wrote, which means it’s possible for you to do so, too. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000040970/LFL20190219.mp35c61c2937dd75.mp3 Tue, 19 Feb 2019 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer Having personal peace, real internal peace, is something everyone in the world seeks. You can - and probably have – looked for it in many different ways, but with no lasting benefit and with possibly negative effects on your life. Pastor Mark, in his teaching, is letting you know that the only place to find true, everlasting peace is through a relationship with God with Jesus as boss of your life. Not religious observances, doing things you hope will please God and tip the scales in your favor, but an active relationship where you’re letting God guide your path every day. Having personal peace, real internal peace, is something everyone in the world seeks. You can - and probably have – looked for it in many different ways, but with no lasting benefit and with possibly negative effects on your life. Pastor Mark, in his teaching, is letting you know that the only place to find true, everlasting peace is through a relationship with God with Jesus as boss of your life. Not religious observances, doing things you hope will please God and tip the scales in your favor, but an active relationship where you’re letting God guide your path every day. Having personal peace, real internal peace, is something everyone in the world seeks. You can - and probably have – looked for it in many different ways, but with no lasting benefit and with possibly negative effects on your life. Pastor Mark, in his teaching, is letting you know that the only place to find true, everlasting peace is through a relationship with God with Jesus as boss of your life. Not religious observances, doing things you hope will please God and tip the scales in your favor, but an active relationship where you’re letting God guide your path every day. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000040971/LFL20190218.mp35c61c2f187bbe.mp3 Mon, 18 Feb 2019 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer Telling you not to worry is like telling you not to think about dancing pink elephants – that’s all you can think about, isn’t it? Nevertheless, God tells you in scripture many times not to worry. Somehow, you’re supposed to put all of your concerns into His hands and trust Him to take care of them. Pastor Mark is teaching about how to do just that. Learning to let God worry about stuff for you is just another step along the path of increasing faith. In the same way you learn to trust God for your salvation day by day, you learn to hand over your worries to Him – step by step, sometimes having to start over, but always moving forward. Telling you not to worry is like telling you not to think about dancing pink elephants – that’s all you can think about, isn’t it? Nevertheless, God tells you in scripture many times not to worry. Somehow, you’re supposed to put all of your concerns into His hands and trust Him to take care of them. Pastor Mark is teaching about how to do just that. Learning to let God worry about stuff for you is just another step along the path of increasing faith. In the same way you learn to trust God for your salvation day by day, you learn to hand over your worries to Him – step by step, sometimes having to start over, but always moving forward. Telling you not to worry is like telling you not to think about dancing pink elephants – that’s all you can think about, isn’t it? Nevertheless, God tells you in scripture many times not to worry. Somehow, you’re supposed to put all of your concerns into His hands and trust Him to take care of them. Pastor Mark is teaching about how to do just that. Learning to let God worry about stuff for you is just another step along the path of increasing faith. In the same way you learn to trust God for your salvation day by day, you learn to hand over your worries to Him – step by step, sometimes having to start over, but always moving forward. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000040840/LFL20190215.mp35c59e6a41aadb.mp3 Fri, 15 Feb 2019 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer Isn’t it true? Worrying kills any good feelings or fun feelings you were having before you started worrying? It’s such a downer, worry. It’s so far away from what God has intended for your life. He wants you to be able to relax, taking things as they come and letting Him show you how He wants you to deal with them. Pastor Mark will be instructing you how to begin to turn over the worries – large and small – to God. You’ll be reminded of how much God loves you and what awesome plans He has for you, and how to incorporate His thinking and actions into your life. Isn’t it true? Worrying kills any good feelings or fun feelings you were having before you started worrying? It’s such a downer, worry. It’s so far away from what God has intended for your life. He wants you to be able to relax, taking things as they come and letting Him show you how He wants you to deal with them. Pastor Mark will be instructing you how to begin to turn over the worries – large and small – to God. You’ll be reminded of how much God loves you and what awesome plans He has for you, and how to incorporate His thinking and actions into your life. Isn’t it true? Worrying kills any good feelings or fun feelings you were having before you started worrying? It’s such a downer, worry. It’s so far away from what God has intended for your life. He wants you to be able to relax, taking things as they come and letting Him show you how He wants you to deal with them. Pastor Mark will be instructing you how to begin to turn over the worries – large and small – to God. You’ll be reminded of how much God loves you and what awesome plans He has for you, and how to incorporate His thinking and actions into your life. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000040841/LFL20190214.mp35c59e90552a59.mp3 Thu, 14 Feb 2019 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer It’s not pleasant to think about all of the things in your life that you really don’t have control over, is it? Whether your employer keeps the business open in your area, if your car decides to break down, etc. It could become maddening if you spend too much time dwelling on it. But, as Pastor Mark is teaching, God wants to relieve you of all of those potential anxieties. He wants to absorb them, to take them upon Himself. Once you learn to let God be in charge, your life will begin to become less stressful. You’ll be freer to learn God’s purpose for your life and to begin to walk that new life out. It’s not pleasant to think about all of the things in your life that you really don’t have control over, is it? Whether your employer keeps the business open in your area, if your car decides to break down, etc. It could become maddening if you spend too much time dwelling on it. But, as Pastor Mark is teaching, God wants to relieve you of all of those potential anxieties. He wants to absorb them, to take them upon Himself. Once you learn to let God be in charge, your life will begin to become less stressful. You’ll be freer to learn God’s purpose for your life and to begin to walk that new life out. It’s not pleasant to think about all of the things in your life that you really don’t have control over, is it? Whether your employer keeps the business open in your area, if your car decides to break down, etc. It could become maddening if you spend too much time dwelling on it. But, as Pastor Mark is teaching, God wants to relieve you of all of those potential anxieties. He wants to absorb them, to take them upon Himself. Once you learn to let God be in charge, your life will begin to become less stressful. You’ll be freer to learn God’s purpose for your life and to begin to walk that new life out. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000040842/LFL20190213.mp35c59e961ee9c2.mp3 Wed, 13 Feb 2019 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer The scriptures tell you that God will provide all that you need. Do you trust Him to do that, or do you sometimes worry about things? The Israelites had to trust God when they were traveling through the desert, and God came through every day for forty years. Pastor Mark is teaching that it’s possible for you to trust God in the same way. It can be challenging in this land of great prosperity to realize that even for you, all that you have comes from God. Having a closer relationship with God will cause you to realize your dependence on Him, which will help you to let Him do your worrying for you. The scriptures tell you that God will provide all that you need. Do you trust Him to do that, or do you sometimes worry about things? The Israelites had to trust God when they were traveling through the desert, and God came through every day for forty years. Pastor Mark is teaching that it’s possible for you to trust God in the same way. It can be challenging in this land of great prosperity to realize that even for you, all that you have comes from God. Having a closer relationship with God will cause you to realize your dependence on Him, which will help you to let Him do your worrying for you. The scriptures tell you that God will provide all that you need. Do you trust Him to do that, or do you sometimes worry about things? The Israelites had to trust God when they were traveling through the desert, and God came through every day for forty years. Pastor Mark is teaching that it’s possible for you to trust God in the same way. It can be challenging in this land of great prosperity to realize that even for you, all that you have comes from God. Having a closer relationship with God will cause you to realize your dependence on Him, which will help you to let Him do your worrying for you. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000040843/LFL20190212.mp35c59e9a9a0de3.mp3 Tue, 12 Feb 2019 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer Is your interaction with God a formal, distant one? Do you only think about God when you’re in a church service or activity? Hopefully not. God intended for you to interact with Him the same way He and Adam related to each other – not only as God and creation, but as friends. In Pastor Mark’s teaching he will be reminding you that God wants to have an intimate relationship with you. You don’t have to be distant from God because you don’t think you’re good enough; God already knows everything about you and He’s constantly reaching out to you to get to know Him better. Is your interaction with God a formal, distant one? Do you only think about God when you’re in a church service or activity? Hopefully not. God intended for you to interact with Him the same way He and Adam related to each other – not only as God and creation, but as friends. In Pastor Mark’s teaching he will be reminding you that God wants to have an intimate relationship with you. You don’t have to be distant from God because you don’t think you’re good enough; God already knows everything about you and He’s constantly reaching out to you to get to know Him better. Is your interaction with God a formal, distant one? Do you only think about God when you’re in a church service or activity? Hopefully not. God intended for you to interact with Him the same way He and Adam related to each other – not only as God and creation, but as friends. In Pastor Mark’s teaching he will be reminding you that God wants to have an intimate relationship with you. You don’t have to be distant from God because you don’t think you’re good enough; God already knows everything about you and He’s constantly reaching out to you to get to know Him better. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000040844/LFL20190211.mp35c59ea1e03530.mp3 Mon, 11 Feb 2019 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer How’s your prayer life? Do you spend time every day praying? Do you have problems with your prayers not being answered? These are things most if not all Christians ask about and struggle with. Pastor Mark is teaching about the need for you, as a Christ follower, to not only pray regularly and about everything – not just the “big” things – but to believe that God hears you and that He will give you an answer. Another challenge you’ll face when waiting for an answer is to trust God enough to accept the answer to your prayer, even if the form of the answer isn’t what you wanted or expected. How’s your prayer life? Do you spend time every day praying? Do you have problems with your prayers not being answered? These are things most if not all Christians ask about and struggle with. Pastor Mark is teaching about the need for you, as a Christ follower, to not only pray regularly and about everything – not just the “big” things – but to believe that God hears you and that He will give you an answer. Another challenge you’ll face when waiting for an answer is to trust God enough to accept the answer to your prayer, even if the form of the answer isn’t what you wanted or expected. How’s your prayer life? Do you spend time every day praying? Do you have problems with your prayers not being answered? These are things most if not all Christians ask about and struggle with. Pastor Mark is teaching about the need for you, as a Christ follower, to not only pray regularly and about everything – not just the “big” things – but to believe that God hears you and that He will give you an answer. Another challenge you’ll face when waiting for an answer is to trust God enough to accept the answer to your prayer, even if the form of the answer isn’t what you wanted or expected. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000040683/LFL20190208.mp35c51b48e5e25d.mp3 Fri, 08 Feb 2019 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer If you’re a parent, you’ve probably had to command your children to do something without giving them a big explanation. That’s hard to do sometimes but necessary – the understanding will come later. In the same way, God has given Christ followers commands, many of which you don’t understand why until after the fact. Pastor Mark is teaching about one of those commands – to pray about every thing. You have needs and concerns that are beyond your ability to solve; God wants to provide the answer to you. The only way for you to receive that answer is to communicate with God. If you’re a parent, you’ve probably had to command your children to do something without giving them a big explanation. That’s hard to do sometimes but necessary – the understanding will come later. In the same way, God has given Christ followers commands, many of which you don’t understand why until after the fact. Pastor Mark is teaching about one of those commands – to pray about every thing. You have needs and concerns that are beyond your ability to solve; God wants to provide the answer to you. The only way for you to receive that answer is to communicate with God. If you’re a parent, you’ve probably had to command your children to do something without giving them a big explanation. That’s hard to do sometimes but necessary – the understanding will come later. In the same way, God has given Christ followers commands, many of which you don’t understand why until after the fact. Pastor Mark is teaching about one of those commands – to pray about every thing. You have needs and concerns that are beyond your ability to solve; God wants to provide the answer to you. The only way for you to receive that answer is to communicate with God. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000040684/LFL20190207.mp35c51b5d939c2b.mp3 Thu, 07 Feb 2019 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer Living in the past can have a paralyzing effect on your life. It will keep you in fear and will foster worry. It will damage your current relationships and prevent your creating new ones. Most of all, it will stifle God’s ability to move positively in your life and pour new blessings on you. Pastor Mark is teaching what the Bible says you must do to stop worrying about your life. You’ll learn what the Bible says about worry, about what your life is and was intended to be, and how to get from where you are to where God really wants you to be. God wants to bless you and through you be a blessing to those around you. Living in the past can have a paralyzing effect on your life. It will keep you in fear and will foster worry. It will damage your current relationships and prevent your creating new ones. Most of all, it will stifle God’s ability to move positively in your life and pour new blessings on you. Pastor Mark is teaching what the Bible says you must do to stop worrying about your life. You’ll learn what the Bible says about worry, about what your life is and was intended to be, and how to get from where you are to where God really wants you to be. God wants to bless you and through you be a blessing to those around you. Living in the past can have a paralyzing effect on your life. It will keep you in fear and will foster worry. It will damage your current relationships and prevent your creating new ones. Most of all, it will stifle God’s ability to move positively in your life and pour new blessings on you. Pastor Mark is teaching what the Bible says you must do to stop worrying about your life. You’ll learn what the Bible says about worry, about what your life is and was intended to be, and how to get from where you are to where God really wants you to be. God wants to bless you and through you be a blessing to those around you. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000040685/LFL20190206.mp35c51b62f38bd5.mp3 Wed, 06 Feb 2019 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer Everyone worries, right? You do, too, don’t you? The tendency to worry is normal. But because God knows you and your inclination to worry, He has offered a remedy – trust Him with your life and He will direct your path. It’s easy to lose sight of the ultimate goal which is to live with Him in heaven for all eternity. Pastor Mark’s teaching will be reminding you of this last, best goal and how to get there. You’ll learn the difference between concern and worry, and be shown the path to trusting God. He cares about you so very much and wants you to learn to rely on Him for everything. Everyone worries, right? You do, too, don’t you? The tendency to worry is normal. But because God knows you and your inclination to worry, He has offered a remedy – trust Him with your life and He will direct your path. It’s easy to lose sight of the ultimate goal which is to live with Him in heaven for all eternity. Pastor Mark’s teaching will be reminding you of this last, best goal and how to get there. You’ll learn the difference between concern and worry, and be shown the path to trusting God. He cares about you so very much and wants you to learn to rely on Him for everything. Everyone worries, right? You do, too, don’t you? The tendency to worry is normal. But because God knows you and your inclination to worry, He has offered a remedy – trust Him with your life and He will direct your path. It’s easy to lose sight of the ultimate goal which is to live with Him in heaven for all eternity. Pastor Mark’s teaching will be reminding you of this last, best goal and how to get there. You’ll learn the difference between concern and worry, and be shown the path to trusting God. He cares about you so very much and wants you to learn to rely on Him for everything. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000040686/LFL20190205.mp35c51b69296912.mp3 Tue, 05 Feb 2019 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer How much of what you worry about comes to pass? If you’re like most people, not too much of it. So why worry in the first place? It seems that that’s just the way we’re wired. Jesus knew this – that’s why He told us not to worry. He wants you to trust Him for the future, which is what can be the most concerning. Pastor Mark is teaching from the book of Philippians where the apostle Paul, who is in prison in horrible conditions, is encouraging his readers to trust God. Paul wants you to find your comfort in God’s care of you and to remember that your final destination is in heaven with Jesus. How much of what you worry about comes to pass? If you’re like most people, not too much of it. So why worry in the first place? It seems that that’s just the way we’re wired. Jesus knew this – that’s why He told us not to worry. He wants you to trust Him for the future, which is what can be the most concerning. Pastor Mark is teaching from the book of Philippians where the apostle Paul, who is in prison in horrible conditions, is encouraging his readers to trust God. Paul wants you to find your comfort in God’s care of you and to remember that your final destination is in heaven with Jesus. How much of what you worry about comes to pass? If you’re like most people, not too much of it. So why worry in the first place? It seems that that’s just the way we’re wired. Jesus knew this – that’s why He told us not to worry. He wants you to trust Him for the future, which is what can be the most concerning. Pastor Mark is teaching from the book of Philippians where the apostle Paul, who is in prison in horrible conditions, is encouraging his readers to trust God. Paul wants you to find your comfort in God’s care of you and to remember that your final destination is in heaven with Jesus. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000040687/LFL20190204.mp35c51b70b083c6.mp3 Mon, 04 Feb 2019 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer Life is a roller coaster. Nobody has only ups or only downs, however it may feel. As you look back at your life you certainly can see really high highs as well as really low lows – ones you’d like to forget. The difference for the Christ follower, though, should be that you should sense the presence of the Holy Spirit alongside you, holding you up and giving you the strength to survive the lows and enjoy the highs. Pastor Mark is teaching the importance of letting God help you through the entirety of your life. As you do so, it shows the lost people around you that there is a way to find hope in this life. Life is a roller coaster. Nobody has only ups or only downs, however it may feel. As you look back at your life you certainly can see really high highs as well as really low lows – ones you’d like to forget. The difference for the Christ follower, though, should be that you should sense the presence of the Holy Spirit alongside you, holding you up and giving you the strength to survive the lows and enjoy the highs. Pastor Mark is teaching the importance of letting God help you through the entirety of your life. As you do so, it shows the lost people around you that there is a way to find hope in this life. Life is a roller coaster. Nobody has only ups or only downs, however it may feel. As you look back at your life you certainly can see really high highs as well as really low lows – ones you’d like to forget. The difference for the Christ follower, though, should be that you should sense the presence of the Holy Spirit alongside you, holding you up and giving you the strength to survive the lows and enjoy the highs. Pastor Mark is teaching the importance of letting God help you through the entirety of your life. As you do so, it shows the lost people around you that there is a way to find hope in this life. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000040561/LFL20190201.mp35c4a04195365e.mp3 Fri, 01 Feb 2019 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer It’s understandable if you have trouble trusting God. You might feel that you’re so insignificant – how could God care about little me? The truth of the matter, though, is that He does care about you, more than you can understand or comprehend. Pastor Mark is teaching that for you to have the joy and peace that Jesus had and that God wants you to have, you have got to begin to trust Him. In the same way that Jesus relied on the Father for guidance and encouragement, you need to learn to do the same. Spend time reading His word and praying, and then being obedient to what you hear Him say to you. It’s understandable if you have trouble trusting God. You might feel that you’re so insignificant – how could God care about little me? The truth of the matter, though, is that He does care about you, more than you can understand or comprehend. Pastor Mark is teaching that for you to have the joy and peace that Jesus had and that God wants you to have, you have got to begin to trust Him. In the same way that Jesus relied on the Father for guidance and encouragement, you need to learn to do the same. Spend time reading His word and praying, and then being obedient to what you hear Him say to you. It’s understandable if you have trouble trusting God. You might feel that you’re so insignificant – how could God care about little me? The truth of the matter, though, is that He does care about you, more than you can understand or comprehend. Pastor Mark is teaching that for you to have the joy and peace that Jesus had and that God wants you to have, you have got to begin to trust Him. In the same way that Jesus relied on the Father for guidance and encouragement, you need to learn to do the same. Spend time reading His word and praying, and then being obedient to what you hear Him say to you. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000040564/LFL20190131.mp35c4a0479e41a7.mp3 Thu, 31 Jan 2019 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer Think about your worse day. Whatever it was it was probably pretty awful. Would your response to that day be to rejoice? Probably not. And yet the apostle Paul, chained to two Roman guards twenty-four hours a day, with his life in the balance, can encourage the readers of his letter to rejoice! Pastor Mark will be teaching about how you can receive from God the ability to have the same temperament as Paul did. You’ll be told what you have to do, what you must discard from your life so that you can put on the mind of Christ. That will allow you to be the witness to the world God wants you to be. Think about your worse day. Whatever it was it was probably pretty awful. Would your response to that day be to rejoice? Probably not. And yet the apostle Paul, chained to two Roman guards twenty-four hours a day, with his life in the balance, can encourage the readers of his letter to rejoice! Pastor Mark will be teaching about how you can receive from God the ability to have the same temperament as Paul did. You’ll be told what you have to do, what you must discard from your life so that you can put on the mind of Christ. That will allow you to be the witness to the world God wants you to be. Think about your worse day. Whatever it was it was probably pretty awful. Would your response to that day be to rejoice? Probably not. And yet the apostle Paul, chained to two Roman guards twenty-four hours a day, with his life in the balance, can encourage the readers of his letter to rejoice! Pastor Mark will be teaching about how you can receive from God the ability to have the same temperament as Paul did. You’ll be told what you have to do, what you must discard from your life so that you can put on the mind of Christ. That will allow you to be the witness to the world God wants you to be. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000040565/LFL20190130.mp35c4a04c59ffc3.mp3 Wed, 30 Jan 2019 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer God wants you to have unity in every area of your life – in your relationships at church and especially at home. Have you ever gone to bed angry at your spouse? Things didn’t get better the next day, did they? The Bible is specific about how to deal with conflict. Pastor Mark is sharing the words of the apostle Paul regarding the personal conflicts that inevitably arise. Covering over or letting these issues fester will only result in creating a doorway for the devil to come in and do what he does best – stealing, killing and destroying the unit that God has put together for His glory. God wants you to have unity in every area of your life – in your relationships at church and especially at home. Have you ever gone to bed angry at your spouse? Things didn’t get better the next day, did they? The Bible is specific about how to deal with conflict. Pastor Mark is sharing the words of the apostle Paul regarding the personal conflicts that inevitably arise. Covering over or letting these issues fester will only result in creating a doorway for the devil to come in and do what he does best – stealing, killing and destroying the unit that God has put together for His glory. God wants you to have unity in every area of your life – in your relationships at church and especially at home. Have you ever gone to bed angry at your spouse? Things didn’t get better the next day, did they? The Bible is specific about how to deal with conflict. Pastor Mark is sharing the words of the apostle Paul regarding the personal conflicts that inevitably arise. Covering over or letting these issues fester will only result in creating a doorway for the devil to come in and do what he does best – stealing, killing and destroying the unit that God has put together for His glory. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000040567/LFL20190129.mp35c4a05186b40c.mp3 Tue, 29 Jan 2019 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer Forgiveness – especially when we believe that we were the wronged party – is one of the most difficult things to do. Everything in your fallen nature rises up to defend itself. Your pride gets hurt and you want to lash out, to strike back. As Christ followers, though, Pastor Mark reminds you that there’s another path you must take. Scripture shows you that your ultimate Example, Jesus, had more done to Him than you’ll ever have done to you. Moreover, He was completely innocent. His response to the evil done to Him was, “Father, forgive them – they don’t know what they’re doing.” This is the template you must follow. Forgiveness – especially when we believe that we were the wronged party – is one of the most difficult things to do. Everything in your fallen nature rises up to defend itself. Your pride gets hurt and you want to lash out, to strike back. As Christ followers, though, Pastor Mark reminds you that there’s another path you must take. Scripture shows you that your ultimate Example, Jesus, had more done to Him than you’ll ever have done to you. Moreover, He was completely innocent. His response to the evil done to Him was, “Father, forgive them – they don’t know what they’re doing.” This is the template you must follow. Forgiveness – especially when we believe that we were the wronged party – is one of the most difficult things to do. Everything in your fallen nature rises up to defend itself. Your pride gets hurt and you want to lash out, to strike back. As Christ followers, though, Pastor Mark reminds you that there’s another path you must take. Scripture shows you that your ultimate Example, Jesus, had more done to Him than you’ll ever have done to you. Moreover, He was completely innocent. His response to the evil done to Him was, “Father, forgive them – they don’t know what they’re doing.” This is the template you must follow. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000040568/LFL20190128.mp35c4a054e785a4.mp3 Mon, 28 Jan 2019 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer You get along perfectly with everyone in your church, don’t you? Yeah, right. Human beings that live in close proximity to one another tend to grind each other’s gears on occasion. It’s just the way it is, it seems. The question, though, is what are you going to do about this friction? You might want to let things slide but the Bible doesn’t offer you that way out. Pastor Mark is teaching about your responsibility as a follower of Christ to be at peace with everyone to the best of your ability. You need to do this – with God’s help – because your primary role on earth is to make God look good, not you. You get along perfectly with everyone in your church, don’t you? Yeah, right. Human beings that live in close proximity to one another tend to grind each other’s gears on occasion. It’s just the way it is, it seems. The question, though, is what are you going to do about this friction? You might want to let things slide but the Bible doesn’t offer you that way out. Pastor Mark is teaching about your responsibility as a follower of Christ to be at peace with everyone to the best of your ability. You need to do this – with God’s help – because your primary role on earth is to make God look good, not you. You get along perfectly with everyone in your church, don’t you? Yeah, right. Human beings that live in close proximity to one another tend to grind each other’s gears on occasion. It’s just the way it is, it seems. The question, though, is what are you going to do about this friction? You might want to let things slide but the Bible doesn’t offer you that way out. Pastor Mark is teaching about your responsibility as a follower of Christ to be at peace with everyone to the best of your ability. You need to do this – with God’s help – because your primary role on earth is to make God look good, not you. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000040308/LFL20190125.mp35c3f6bc7842f4.mp3 Fri, 25 Jan 2019 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer In the Bible verses Pastor Mark is teaching from, the apostle Paul took the extraordinary step of publicly calling out two women, urging them to settle their personal spat. The reason Paul did that was because their disagreement was poison to the local fellowship and a terrible witness to the world around them. Are you at odds with anyone in your church? If so, you should learn from this passage and do what you can to make things right. In the end it’s not about you. You are here to do the will of God and to build up His body; it’s time to put the hurt aside and get things right with the other person and with God. In the Bible verses Pastor Mark is teaching from, the apostle Paul took the extraordinary step of publicly calling out two women, urging them to settle their personal spat. The reason Paul did that was because their disagreement was poison to the local fellowship and a terrible witness to the world around them. Are you at odds with anyone in your church? If so, you should learn from this passage and do what you can to make things right. In the end it’s not about you. You are here to do the will of God and to build up His body; it’s time to put the hurt aside and get things right with the other person and with God. In the Bible verses Pastor Mark is teaching from, the apostle Paul took the extraordinary step of publicly calling out two women, urging them to settle their personal spat. The reason Paul did that was because their disagreement was poison to the local fellowship and a terrible witness to the world around them. Are you at odds with anyone in your church? If so, you should learn from this passage and do what you can to make things right. In the end it’s not about you. You are here to do the will of God and to build up His body; it’s time to put the hurt aside and get things right with the other person and with God. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000040309/LFL20190124.mp35c3f6c25832f6.mp3 Thu, 24 Jan 2019 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer Are there people in your church that annoy you? Maybe they have idiosyncrasies that just drive you nuts. You find yourself wishing they’d just get their act together and behave more like you do – then they’d be better people for it. Well, I have bad news for you; we’re all different, but God wants us to work together for the sake of Christ. Pastor Mark is teaching about two women who for some reason weren’t getting along and were disrupting the local fellowship. The apostle Paul told them to get their eyes off of themselves and on to Christ, and to settle their differences. Are there people in your church that annoy you? Maybe they have idiosyncrasies that just drive you nuts. You find yourself wishing they’d just get their act together and behave more like you do – then they’d be better people for it. Well, I have bad news for you; we’re all different, but God wants us to work together for the sake of Christ. Pastor Mark is teaching about two women who for some reason weren’t getting along and were disrupting the local fellowship. The apostle Paul told them to get their eyes off of themselves and on to Christ, and to settle their differences. Are there people in your church that annoy you? Maybe they have idiosyncrasies that just drive you nuts. You find yourself wishing they’d just get their act together and behave more like you do – then they’d be better people for it. Well, I have bad news for you; we’re all different, but God wants us to work together for the sake of Christ. Pastor Mark is teaching about two women who for some reason weren’t getting along and were disrupting the local fellowship. The apostle Paul told them to get their eyes off of themselves and on to Christ, and to settle their differences. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000040311/LFL20190123.mp35c3f6c912e546.mp3 Wed, 23 Jan 2019 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer Have you ever been part of a church split? They aren’t at all pleasant to experience. They generally can be traced to a disagreement that, if remedied at the beginning, wouldn’t have spread throughout the church. In the passage Pastor Mark is teaching from, the apostle Paul is nipping a potential situation in the bud. By being forthright he helps to undo a rift that Satan would have loved to use to possibly divide the Philippian church. If you’re in a similar situation, don’t be a tool of the devil; make things right and work to be a unifier in your church and not a divider. Have you ever been part of a church split? They aren’t at all pleasant to experience. They generally can be traced to a disagreement that, if remedied at the beginning, wouldn’t have spread throughout the church. In the passage Pastor Mark is teaching from, the apostle Paul is nipping a potential situation in the bud. By being forthright he helps to undo a rift that Satan would have loved to use to possibly divide the Philippian church. If you’re in a similar situation, don’t be a tool of the devil; make things right and work to be a unifier in your church and not a divider. Have you ever been part of a church split? They aren’t at all pleasant to experience. They generally can be traced to a disagreement that, if remedied at the beginning, wouldn’t have spread throughout the church. In the passage Pastor Mark is teaching from, the apostle Paul is nipping a potential situation in the bud. By being forthright he helps to undo a rift that Satan would have loved to use to possibly divide the Philippian church. If you’re in a similar situation, don’t be a tool of the devil; make things right and work to be a unifier in your church and not a divider. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000040312/LFL20190122.mp35c3f6d00d4970.mp3 Tue, 22 Jan 2019 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer Wow – Steve Jobs. A man who, by all appearances, had it all together. More money than all but a few people in the world, freedom to do virtually whatever he wanted. And yet, he died. Just like you’re going to die one day if the Lord tarries longer. Just like all of your unsaved family and friends. Pastor Mark wants to emphasize the importance of reaching out to those around you with the message of forgiveness and new life in Christ. You’re not responsible for saving them; that’s Jesus’ job. Your job is simply to tell people about Jesus and then let the Holy Spirit do His work on them. Wow – Steve Jobs. A man who, by all appearances, had it all together. More money than all but a few people in the world, freedom to do virtually whatever he wanted. And yet, he died. Just like you’re going to die one day if the Lord tarries longer. Just like all of your unsaved family and friends. Pastor Mark wants to emphasize the importance of reaching out to those around you with the message of forgiveness and new life in Christ. You’re not responsible for saving them; that’s Jesus’ job. Your job is simply to tell people about Jesus and then let the Holy Spirit do His work on them. Wow – Steve Jobs. A man who, by all appearances, had it all together. More money than all but a few people in the world, freedom to do virtually whatever he wanted. And yet, he died. Just like you’re going to die one day if the Lord tarries longer. Just like all of your unsaved family and friends. Pastor Mark wants to emphasize the importance of reaching out to those around you with the message of forgiveness and new life in Christ. You’re not responsible for saving them; that’s Jesus’ job. Your job is simply to tell people about Jesus and then let the Holy Spirit do His work on them. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000040313/LFL20190121.mp35c3f6d548974b.mp3 Mon, 21 Jan 2019 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer Do you think about the fate of the lost? Do you think about what the Bible says about what hell is and will be for those apart from Christ? Sure, this is an unpleasant topic but it’s one that Jesus spoke on more than He spoke about heaven. Pastor Mark will be teaching about your need to understand what the scriptures tell you your responsibilities as a Christ follower are. These include following the Great Commission, which requires you to tell other people about Jesus. As uncomfortable as that may be, if you trust God He will give you a love for the lost as well as the words to say to them. Do you think about the fate of the lost? Do you think about what the Bible says about what hell is and will be for those apart from Christ? Sure, this is an unpleasant topic but it’s one that Jesus spoke on more than He spoke about heaven. Pastor Mark will be teaching about your need to understand what the scriptures tell you your responsibilities as a Christ follower are. These include following the Great Commission, which requires you to tell other people about Jesus. As uncomfortable as that may be, if you trust God He will give you a love for the lost as well as the words to say to them. Do you think about the fate of the lost? Do you think about what the Bible says about what hell is and will be for those apart from Christ? Sure, this is an unpleasant topic but it’s one that Jesus spoke on more than He spoke about heaven. Pastor Mark will be teaching about your need to understand what the scriptures tell you your responsibilities as a Christ follower are. These include following the Great Commission, which requires you to tell other people about Jesus. As uncomfortable as that may be, if you trust God He will give you a love for the lost as well as the words to say to them. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000040049/LFL20190118.mp35c34f0c62fed1.mp3 Fri, 18 Jan 2019 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer Do you have a retirement account? A place where you’re banking money for when you stop working for a living? If so, I’m sure you watch it closely to be sure that you’re maximizing your returns. This concept of investing is what Jesus will be talking about in Pastor Mark’s teaching. He will speak about the task Jesus left us to do here, which is to tell others about Him and bring them into His kingdom. You’ve been given talents, physical and monetary resources, and time. You’re expected to use all of those to move God’s kingdom forward. Pastor Mark will be teaching you how to do that. Do you have a retirement account? A place where you’re banking money for when you stop working for a living? If so, I’m sure you watch it closely to be sure that you’re maximizing your returns. This concept of investing is what Jesus will be talking about in Pastor Mark’s teaching. He will speak about the task Jesus left us to do here, which is to tell others about Him and bring them into His kingdom. You’ve been given talents, physical and monetary resources, and time. You’re expected to use all of those to move God’s kingdom forward. Pastor Mark will be teaching you how to do that. Do you have a retirement account? A place where you’re banking money for when you stop working for a living? If so, I’m sure you watch it closely to be sure that you’re maximizing your returns. This concept of investing is what Jesus will be talking about in Pastor Mark’s teaching. He will speak about the task Jesus left us to do here, which is to tell others about Him and bring them into His kingdom. You’ve been given talents, physical and monetary resources, and time. You’re expected to use all of those to move God’s kingdom forward. Pastor Mark will be teaching you how to do that. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000040050/LFL20190117.mp35c34f10dbe38c.mp3 Thu, 17 Jan 2019 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer There are a lot of people who are convinced that they’re right with God. They do “good” things, or they went forward at a crusade or in a church service. In fact, they attend church every week! And at the end, Jesus will say, “I never knew you – get out of my sight.” Pastor Mark is teaching about Jesus’ promised second return and telling us who it is Jesus will take to heaven with Himself. He’s reminding us that we have to have the Jesus-following lifestyle, living by the power of the Holy Spirit. Anything short of that is just not good enough and will doom us to hell with Satan and the demons. There are a lot of people who are convinced that they’re right with God. They do “good” things, or they went forward at a crusade or in a church service. In fact, they attend church every week! And at the end, Jesus will say, “I never knew you – get out of my sight.” Pastor Mark is teaching about Jesus’ promised second return and telling us who it is Jesus will take to heaven with Himself. He’s reminding us that we have to have the Jesus-following lifestyle, living by the power of the Holy Spirit. Anything short of that is just not good enough and will doom us to hell with Satan and the demons. There are a lot of people who are convinced that they’re right with God. They do “good” things, or they went forward at a crusade or in a church service. In fact, they attend church every week! And at the end, Jesus will say, “I never knew you – get out of my sight.” Pastor Mark is teaching about Jesus’ promised second return and telling us who it is Jesus will take to heaven with Himself. He’s reminding us that we have to have the Jesus-following lifestyle, living by the power of the Holy Spirit. Anything short of that is just not good enough and will doom us to hell with Satan and the demons. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000040051/LFL20190116.mp35c34f146a977c.mp3 Wed, 16 Jan 2019 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer Lots of books and movies have been created concerning what Christians call “The Rapture of the Saints.” This event, and the subsequent time of tribulation on the earth, are somewhat shrouded in mystery. When will these things happen? Jesus said that not even He knew when – only the Father knew. Pastor Mark is teaching that because we can trust the Bible in these regards, we need to be prepared for these happenings. We need to be sure that we are in a right relationship with God and if we care about others we should be warning them to settle up with God, too. Lots of books and movies have been created concerning what Christians call “The Rapture of the Saints.” This event, and the subsequent time of tribulation on the earth, are somewhat shrouded in mystery. When will these things happen? Jesus said that not even He knew when – only the Father knew. Pastor Mark is teaching that because we can trust the Bible in these regards, we need to be prepared for these happenings. We need to be sure that we are in a right relationship with God and if we care about others we should be warning them to settle up with God, too. Lots of books and movies have been created concerning what Christians call “The Rapture of the Saints.” This event, and the subsequent time of tribulation on the earth, are somewhat shrouded in mystery. When will these things happen? Jesus said that not even He knew when – only the Father knew. Pastor Mark is teaching that because we can trust the Bible in these regards, we need to be prepared for these happenings. We need to be sure that we are in a right relationship with God and if we care about others we should be warning them to settle up with God, too. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000040053/LFL20190115.mp35c34f185214c7.mp3 Tue, 15 Jan 2019 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer The unsaved world believes that this world is going to continue on and on forever, if they think about that kind of thing at all. We who understand the fallen nature and subsequent rebellion of mankind against God’s rule know that all of this is going to be brought to an end by God Himself. Prior to that end, though, God is going to rain down judgment on the earth for man’s revolt. Pastor Mark is teaching about the events of the last days, urging us to take what scripture says about this seriously. As we embrace what God says is going to happen this should spur us to warn those around us. The unsaved world believes that this world is going to continue on and on forever, if they think about that kind of thing at all. We who understand the fallen nature and subsequent rebellion of mankind against God’s rule know that all of this is going to be brought to an end by God Himself. Prior to that end, though, God is going to rain down judgment on the earth for man’s revolt. Pastor Mark is teaching about the events of the last days, urging us to take what scripture says about this seriously. As we embrace what God says is going to happen this should spur us to warn those around us. The unsaved world believes that this world is going to continue on and on forever, if they think about that kind of thing at all. We who understand the fallen nature and subsequent rebellion of mankind against God’s rule know that all of this is going to be brought to an end by God Himself. Prior to that end, though, God is going to rain down judgment on the earth for man’s revolt. Pastor Mark is teaching about the events of the last days, urging us to take what scripture says about this seriously. As we embrace what God says is going to happen this should spur us to warn those around us. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000040054/LFL20190114.mp35c34f1c481e00.mp3 Mon, 14 Jan 2019 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer In the book of Romans Paul the apostle asks how the unsaved are going to hear the message of the Gospel without someone to share it? It’s a rhetorical question – the answer, of course, is that they won’t. These days, we hear this statement and think that this is the pastor’s job. Pastor Mark, in his teaching, will give us the news that sharing the Gospel is the job of every Christ follower. That was always Jesus’ intent – that each of us affects those around us with the news of new life in Christ, forgiveness of sins, and freedom from the shackles placed on us by our sin and held by Satan. In the book of Romans Paul the apostle asks how the unsaved are going to hear the message of the Gospel without someone to share it? It’s a rhetorical question – the answer, of course, is that they won’t. These days, we hear this statement and think that this is the pastor’s job. Pastor Mark, in his teaching, will give us the news that sharing the Gospel is the job of every Christ follower. That was always Jesus’ intent – that each of us affects those around us with the news of new life in Christ, forgiveness of sins, and freedom from the shackles placed on us by our sin and held by Satan. In the book of Romans Paul the apostle asks how the unsaved are going to hear the message of the Gospel without someone to share it? It’s a rhetorical question – the answer, of course, is that they won’t. These days, we hear this statement and think that this is the pastor’s job. Pastor Mark, in his teaching, will give us the news that sharing the Gospel is the job of every Christ follower. That was always Jesus’ intent – that each of us affects those around us with the news of new life in Christ, forgiveness of sins, and freedom from the shackles placed on us by our sin and held by Satan. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000039872/LFL20190111.mp35c2bdb125e37a.mp3 Fri, 11 Jan 2019 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer The apostle Paul told of his experience of seeing heaven. It was so transcendent that he had no human words to accurately describe what he had seen. The event left him with the desire to return, to go back. He knew that the only way for that to happen was for him to die, and his writings show the pull that heaven had on him. Pastor Mark’s teaching reminds us that heaven is our final location if we’re followers of Christ. As we think about heaven and hell we should warn our friends who are currently destined for hell and tell them about the salvation that’s available to them. The apostle Paul told of his experience of seeing heaven. It was so transcendent that he had no human words to accurately describe what he had seen. The event left him with the desire to return, to go back. He knew that the only way for that to happen was for him to die, and his writings show the pull that heaven had on him. Pastor Mark’s teaching reminds us that heaven is our final location if we’re followers of Christ. As we think about heaven and hell we should warn our friends who are currently destined for hell and tell them about the salvation that’s available to them. The apostle Paul told of his experience of seeing heaven. It was so transcendent that he had no human words to accurately describe what he had seen. The event left him with the desire to return, to go back. He knew that the only way for that to happen was for him to die, and his writings show the pull that heaven had on him. Pastor Mark’s teaching reminds us that heaven is our final location if we’re followers of Christ. As we think about heaven and hell we should warn our friends who are currently destined for hell and tell them about the salvation that’s available to them. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000039873/LFL20190110.mp35c2bdb84b3cc4.mp3 Thu, 10 Jan 2019 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer It’s rare that if you ask someone if they’re going to heaven or hell that they respond with, “hell.” People instinctively desire to avoid going to “that place.” When you ask them the reason they think they’re going to heaven it’s invariably because they think they’re good people. Pastor Mark’s teaching will inform us that Jesus, as well as the apostle Paul, stated that most people would in fact end up in hell due to their rejection of Jesus as Savior and Lord. For this reason it’s incumbent on us Christ followers to inform as many people as possible of their need to receive God’s offer of salvation through Jesus. It’s rare that if you ask someone if they’re going to heaven or hell that they respond with, “hell.” People instinctively desire to avoid going to “that place.” When you ask them the reason they think they’re going to heaven it’s invariably because they think they’re good people. Pastor Mark’s teaching will inform us that Jesus, as well as the apostle Paul, stated that most people would in fact end up in hell due to their rejection of Jesus as Savior and Lord. For this reason it’s incumbent on us Christ followers to inform as many people as possible of their need to receive God’s offer of salvation through Jesus. It’s rare that if you ask someone if they’re going to heaven or hell that they respond with, “hell.” People instinctively desire to avoid going to “that place.” When you ask them the reason they think they’re going to heaven it’s invariably because they think they’re good people. Pastor Mark’s teaching will inform us that Jesus, as well as the apostle Paul, stated that most people would in fact end up in hell due to their rejection of Jesus as Savior and Lord. For this reason it’s incumbent on us Christ followers to inform as many people as possible of their need to receive God’s offer of salvation through Jesus. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000039874/LFL20190109.mp35c2bdc0972dac.mp3 Wed, 09 Jan 2019 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer People that don’t follow Jesus have a hard time understanding that it is a relationship rather than being ritual-based. The idea of being able to have a personal interaction with the Creator of the universe boggles the mind. For sure, it’s a challenge to believe in Someone you can’t comprehend – one of mans’ favorite sayings is, “Seeing is believing”. But Pastor Mark is teaching us that it’s important for the next generation to observe our faith in Jesus, our daily picking up our cross and following. It’s okay for them to watch us struggle – they see it whether we know it or not. They need to see us, every day, depending on Jesus. People that don’t follow Jesus have a hard time understanding that it is a relationship rather than being ritual-based. The idea of being able to have a personal interaction with the Creator of the universe boggles the mind. For sure, it’s a challenge to believe in Someone you can’t comprehend – one of mans’ favorite sayings is, “Seeing is believing”. But Pastor Mark is teaching us that it’s important for the next generation to observe our faith in Jesus, our daily picking up our cross and following. It’s okay for them to watch us struggle – they see it whether we know it or not. They need to see us, every day, depending on Jesus. People that don’t follow Jesus have a hard time understanding that it is a relationship rather than being ritual-based. The idea of being able to have a personal interaction with the Creator of the universe boggles the mind. For sure, it’s a challenge to believe in Someone you can’t comprehend – one of mans’ favorite sayings is, “Seeing is believing”. But Pastor Mark is teaching us that it’s important for the next generation to observe our faith in Jesus, our daily picking up our cross and following. It’s okay for them to watch us struggle – they see it whether we know it or not. They need to see us, every day, depending on Jesus. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000039875/LFL20190108.mp35c2bdc5bbd1d3.mp3 Tue, 08 Jan 2019 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer Man’s first problem was that he wanted to run his own life rather than to allow the God who created him run it. The problem continues today. We have all kinds of people attempting to explain how the universe got here, actively rejecting any biblical explanation of origins. We end up with all kinds of dysfunction and don’t have a solution because we refuse to recognize that we were created by God. Pastor Mark’s teaching will remind us of these facts while at the same time encouraging us to become the followers of Jesus that we were intended to become. Man’s first problem was that he wanted to run his own life rather than to allow the God who created him run it. The problem continues today. We have all kinds of people attempting to explain how the universe got here, actively rejecting any biblical explanation of origins. We end up with all kinds of dysfunction and don’t have a solution because we refuse to recognize that we were created by God. Pastor Mark’s teaching will remind us of these facts while at the same time encouraging us to become the followers of Jesus that we were intended to become. Man’s first problem was that he wanted to run his own life rather than to allow the God who created him run it. The problem continues today. We have all kinds of people attempting to explain how the universe got here, actively rejecting any biblical explanation of origins. We end up with all kinds of dysfunction and don’t have a solution because we refuse to recognize that we were created by God. Pastor Mark’s teaching will remind us of these facts while at the same time encouraging us to become the followers of Jesus that we were intended to become. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000039876/LFL20190107.mp35c2bdcc1e7e0b.mp3 Mon, 07 Jan 2019 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer One of the hardest things to do in life is to live our lives consistently. When we have a different group of people we work or go to school with than we go to church with, the temptation to “fudge” our walk or to go along with the crowd at work or school can be quite strong. Even when it might harm our Christian witness the pull is still there. Pastor Mark is reminding us in his teaching that not only is God watching, our spouses and children are watching, too. When we least expect it, evidence of our compromise will become apparent. The way to avoid that problem is to be steadfast and uncompromising. One of the hardest things to do in life is to live our lives consistently. When we have a different group of people we work or go to school with than we go to church with, the temptation to “fudge” our walk or to go along with the crowd at work or school can be quite strong. Even when it might harm our Christian witness the pull is still there. Pastor Mark is reminding us in his teaching that not only is God watching, our spouses and children are watching, too. When we least expect it, evidence of our compromise will become apparent. The way to avoid that problem is to be steadfast and uncompromising. One of the hardest things to do in life is to live our lives consistently. When we have a different group of people we work or go to school with than we go to church with, the temptation to “fudge” our walk or to go along with the crowd at work or school can be quite strong. Even when it might harm our Christian witness the pull is still there. Pastor Mark is reminding us in his teaching that not only is God watching, our spouses and children are watching, too. When we least expect it, evidence of our compromise will become apparent. The way to avoid that problem is to be steadfast and uncompromising. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000039722/LFL20190104.mp35c1be64f41914.mp3 Fri, 04 Jan 2019 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer The older we get, the more we tend to feel marginalized by popular society. The seeming elevation of youthfulness over experience and wisdom can feel depressing. This trend seems to be evident even in the modern church, where the worship leaders (and their songs) seem younger and newer. Pastor Mark, in his teaching, reminds us of the biblical valuation on experience and the wisdom gained through mistakes. He also notes the responsibility grandparents and others “of experience” have in praying for and mentoring younger acquaintances and the blessing it brings to both parties. The older we get, the more we tend to feel marginalized by popular society. The seeming elevation of youthfulness over experience and wisdom can feel depressing. This trend seems to be evident even in the modern church, where the worship leaders (and their songs) seem younger and newer. Pastor Mark, in his teaching, reminds us of the biblical valuation on experience and the wisdom gained through mistakes. He also notes the responsibility grandparents and others “of experience” have in praying for and mentoring younger acquaintances and the blessing it brings to both parties. The older we get, the more we tend to feel marginalized by popular society. The seeming elevation of youthfulness over experience and wisdom can feel depressing. This trend seems to be evident even in the modern church, where the worship leaders (and their songs) seem younger and newer. Pastor Mark, in his teaching, reminds us of the biblical valuation on experience and the wisdom gained through mistakes. He also notes the responsibility grandparents and others “of experience” have in praying for and mentoring younger acquaintances and the blessing it brings to both parties. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000039724/LFL20190103.mp35c1be7627edc5.mp3 Thu, 03 Jan 2019 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer You know, we have no idea how closely our children watch us. In many ways the saying, “Lessons are caught more than they’re taught” is very true. What are we doing – how are we living when we’re not at church? Are we the same at home? How would our children answer that question about us? Pastor Mark is teaching the importance of having a consistent relationship with Jesus. That can’t be accomplished without actually knowing Who Jesus is. We find that out by reading about Him in the Bible. Cultivating a consistent Bible study and prayer time will show our kids what’s important in our lives. You know, we have no idea how closely our children watch us. In many ways the saying, “Lessons are caught more than they’re taught” is very true. What are we doing – how are we living when we’re not at church? Are we the same at home? How would our children answer that question about us? Pastor Mark is teaching the importance of having a consistent relationship with Jesus. That can’t be accomplished without actually knowing Who Jesus is. We find that out by reading about Him in the Bible. Cultivating a consistent Bible study and prayer time will show our kids what’s important in our lives. You know, we have no idea how closely our children watch us. In many ways the saying, “Lessons are caught more than they’re taught” is very true. What are we doing – how are we living when we’re not at church? Are we the same at home? How would our children answer that question about us? Pastor Mark is teaching the importance of having a consistent relationship with Jesus. That can’t be accomplished without actually knowing Who Jesus is. We find that out by reading about Him in the Bible. Cultivating a consistent Bible study and prayer time will show our kids what’s important in our lives. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000039725/LFL20190102.mp35c1be7aa20dc5.mp3 Wed, 02 Jan 2019 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer Lots of studies have shown the value to children of having both parents in the home, raising the children. Unfortunately that doesn’t always happen these days. The apostle Paul seems to infer that his protégé Timothy may not have had an involved father, either. Nevertheless, as Pastor Mark is teaching, it is possible for a single parent to provide a Christian upbringing. Though it might be difficult and the evidence of the lessons given may not be apparent for many years, we as Christ followers are to trust God for the outcome and continue to pray, pray, pray for our children. Lots of studies have shown the value to children of having both parents in the home, raising the children. Unfortunately that doesn’t always happen these days. The apostle Paul seems to infer that his protégé Timothy may not have had an involved father, either. Nevertheless, as Pastor Mark is teaching, it is possible for a single parent to provide a Christian upbringing. Though it might be difficult and the evidence of the lessons given may not be apparent for many years, we as Christ followers are to trust God for the outcome and continue to pray, pray, pray for our children. Lots of studies have shown the value to children of having both parents in the home, raising the children. Unfortunately that doesn’t always happen these days. The apostle Paul seems to infer that his protégé Timothy may not have had an involved father, either. Nevertheless, as Pastor Mark is teaching, it is possible for a single parent to provide a Christian upbringing. Though it might be difficult and the evidence of the lessons given may not be apparent for many years, we as Christ followers are to trust God for the outcome and continue to pray, pray, pray for our children. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000039726/LFL20190101.mp35c1be7ec63f6a.mp3 Tue, 01 Jan 2019 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer Have you ever had a conversation with someone in the church about what they believe and what they said just seemed kind of…off? What they believed didn’t quite jibe with what you knew that scripture taught? The apostle Paul warned the Philippian church about such people. In teaching from these passages Pastor Mark is reminding us of the need to know what the Bible teaches. This will prevent our being deceived by those within the church who, whether they know it or not, are agents of Satan sent to derail the faith of true believers and get them back on the road to hell. Have you ever had a conversation with someone in the church about what they believe and what they said just seemed kind of…off? What they believed didn’t quite jibe with what you knew that scripture taught? The apostle Paul warned the Philippian church about such people. In teaching from these passages Pastor Mark is reminding us of the need to know what the Bible teaches. This will prevent our being deceived by those within the church who, whether they know it or not, are agents of Satan sent to derail the faith of true believers and get them back on the road to hell. Have you ever had a conversation with someone in the church about what they believe and what they said just seemed kind of…off? What they believed didn’t quite jibe with what you knew that scripture taught? The apostle Paul warned the Philippian church about such people. In teaching from these passages Pastor Mark is reminding us of the need to know what the Bible teaches. This will prevent our being deceived by those within the church who, whether they know it or not, are agents of Satan sent to derail the faith of true believers and get them back on the road to hell. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000039728/LFL20181231.mp35c1be82ee53ec.mp3 Mon, 31 Dec 2018 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer Life is hard. It’s hard for everybody. No matter the social or economic status, we all have things in our lives that test us severely. It is much easier to handle the stresses of life with someone else around to help share the load. Pastor Mark is teaching from the Bible, which has many passages in which the sharing of the loads of life are commended. We need to let our guard down and trust someone to come alongside us and keep us moving forward. And even though we might feel we’re not adequate, we need to come alongside and help share someone else’s burden. Life is hard. It’s hard for everybody. No matter the social or economic status, we all have things in our lives that test us severely. It is much easier to handle the stresses of life with someone else around to help share the load. Pastor Mark is teaching from the Bible, which has many passages in which the sharing of the loads of life are commended. We need to let our guard down and trust someone to come alongside us and keep us moving forward. And even though we might feel we’re not adequate, we need to come alongside and help share someone else’s burden. Life is hard. It’s hard for everybody. No matter the social or economic status, we all have things in our lives that test us severely. It is much easier to handle the stresses of life with someone else around to help share the load. Pastor Mark is teaching from the Bible, which has many passages in which the sharing of the loads of life are commended. We need to let our guard down and trust someone to come alongside us and keep us moving forward. And even though we might feel we’re not adequate, we need to come alongside and help share someone else’s burden. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000039660/LFL20181228.mp35c1935085ab2a.mp3 Fri, 28 Dec 2018 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer Are you familiar with the concept of an apprenticeship? An apprentice is someone who wants to learn a trade and who learns from one who is engaged in that trade. They learn the ins and outs of the trade with the goal of becoming a master of that trade. Pastor Mark is teaching that the life of a Christ follower is much the same. We need to seek out those who are ahead of us in spiritual maturity, observe their lives and thus learn how to apply those spiritual principles to our own lives. This has been the pattern for spiritual growth since the founding of the church by Jesus. Are you familiar with the concept of an apprenticeship? An apprentice is someone who wants to learn a trade and who learns from one who is engaged in that trade. They learn the ins and outs of the trade with the goal of becoming a master of that trade. Pastor Mark is teaching that the life of a Christ follower is much the same. We need to seek out those who are ahead of us in spiritual maturity, observe their lives and thus learn how to apply those spiritual principles to our own lives. This has been the pattern for spiritual growth since the founding of the church by Jesus. Are you familiar with the concept of an apprenticeship? An apprentice is someone who wants to learn a trade and who learns from one who is engaged in that trade. They learn the ins and outs of the trade with the goal of becoming a master of that trade. Pastor Mark is teaching that the life of a Christ follower is much the same. We need to seek out those who are ahead of us in spiritual maturity, observe their lives and thus learn how to apply those spiritual principles to our own lives. This has been the pattern for spiritual growth since the founding of the church by Jesus. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000039661/LFL20181227.mp35c19357d67a1a.mp3 Thu, 27 Dec 2018 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer The original eleven disciples were, for the most part, uneducated men. The reason they were able to “turn the world upside down” was that they had been with Jesus. They had an intimate relationship with Him and they did what He’d told them to do. Like Pastor Mark is teaching, they weren’t perfect – no one is. But what they were was obedient to God and trusting that He would give them the power and courage to do what He had told them to do. Although it’s hard to view them this way, they were just like we are. If we’re willing to follow their example and be close to Jesus, we can be used by God just like they were. The original eleven disciples were, for the most part, uneducated men. The reason they were able to “turn the world upside down” was that they had been with Jesus. They had an intimate relationship with Him and they did what He’d told them to do. Like Pastor Mark is teaching, they weren’t perfect – no one is. But what they were was obedient to God and trusting that He would give them the power and courage to do what He had told them to do. Although it’s hard to view them this way, they were just like we are. If we’re willing to follow their example and be close to Jesus, we can be used by God just like they were. The original eleven disciples were, for the most part, uneducated men. The reason they were able to “turn the world upside down” was that they had been with Jesus. They had an intimate relationship with Him and they did what He’d told them to do. Like Pastor Mark is teaching, they weren’t perfect – no one is. But what they were was obedient to God and trusting that He would give them the power and courage to do what He had told them to do. Although it’s hard to view them this way, they were just like we are. If we’re willing to follow their example and be close to Jesus, we can be used by God just like they were. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000039662/LFL20181226.mp35c1938e1b0af3.mp3 Wed, 26 Dec 2018 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer Christmastime is a difficult time of year for many people. There are more people dealing with depression and thoughts of suicide than at any other time of the year. Much of this is because people struggle with finding their reason for being here and their self-worth. Maybe you’ve had these kinds of issues at this time of year. Pastor Mark is teaching about the empty place that everyone, including you, has and tries to fill with anything. He will be speaking about the only true solution to your dilemma which is by having a relationship with the One Who came to save us all, Jesus. Christmastime is a difficult time of year for many people. There are more people dealing with depression and thoughts of suicide than at any other time of the year. Much of this is because people struggle with finding their reason for being here and their self-worth. Maybe you’ve had these kinds of issues at this time of year. Pastor Mark is teaching about the empty place that everyone, including you, has and tries to fill with anything. He will be speaking about the only true solution to your dilemma which is by having a relationship with the One Who came to save us all, Jesus. Christmastime is a difficult time of year for many people. There are more people dealing with depression and thoughts of suicide than at any other time of the year. Much of this is because people struggle with finding their reason for being here and their self-worth. Maybe you’ve had these kinds of issues at this time of year. Pastor Mark is teaching about the empty place that everyone, including you, has and tries to fill with anything. He will be speaking about the only true solution to your dilemma which is by having a relationship with the One Who came to save us all, Jesus. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000039663/LFL20181225.mp35c19391c2fd3a.mp3 Tue, 25 Dec 2018 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer At Christmastime the focus tends to be on the birth of Jesus with a cursory mention of the reason He was born in the first place. What gets lost in all of this is the motivation for His coming and being born as a human baby. Through Pastor Mark’s teaching he will be telling you that it was the incalculable love of the Godhead that motivated God the Father to give His Son Jesus to show us the way back to a personal relationship with Him. Jesus humbled Himself, grew up in the same way we have to so that He could grow up understanding what our lives are like and then gave Himself to redeem us. At Christmastime the focus tends to be on the birth of Jesus with a cursory mention of the reason He was born in the first place. What gets lost in all of this is the motivation for His coming and being born as a human baby. Through Pastor Mark’s teaching he will be telling you that it was the incalculable love of the Godhead that motivated God the Father to give His Son Jesus to show us the way back to a personal relationship with Him. Jesus humbled Himself, grew up in the same way we have to so that He could grow up understanding what our lives are like and then gave Himself to redeem us. At Christmastime the focus tends to be on the birth of Jesus with a cursory mention of the reason He was born in the first place. What gets lost in all of this is the motivation for His coming and being born as a human baby. Through Pastor Mark’s teaching he will be telling you that it was the incalculable love of the Godhead that motivated God the Father to give His Son Jesus to show us the way back to a personal relationship with Him. Jesus humbled Himself, grew up in the same way we have to so that He could grow up understanding what our lives are like and then gave Himself to redeem us. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000039664/LFL20181224.mp35c1939dcc6e79.mp3 Mon, 24 Dec 2018 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer When Joseph found out that Mary was pregnant, he was going to do what many would’ve considered the right thing – break off the engagement but not make a fuss about it. Seems reasonable, right? But that’s not what God had in mind, and God let Joseph know that. It’s the same for you – making decisions without God’s input will cause you to miss God’s best for you. Pastor Mark, in his teaching, will be reminding you of that fact. You need to get plugged into what God has planned for your life so that you’ll have the best fulfillment and achieve your best life possible. When Joseph found out that Mary was pregnant, he was going to do what many would’ve considered the right thing – break off the engagement but not make a fuss about it. Seems reasonable, right? But that’s not what God had in mind, and God let Joseph know that. It’s the same for you – making decisions without God’s input will cause you to miss God’s best for you. Pastor Mark, in his teaching, will be reminding you of that fact. You need to get plugged into what God has planned for your life so that you’ll have the best fulfillment and achieve your best life possible. When Joseph found out that Mary was pregnant, he was going to do what many would’ve considered the right thing – break off the engagement but not make a fuss about it. Seems reasonable, right? But that’s not what God had in mind, and God let Joseph know that. It’s the same for you – making decisions without God’s input will cause you to miss God’s best for you. Pastor Mark, in his teaching, will be reminding you of that fact. You need to get plugged into what God has planned for your life so that you’ll have the best fulfillment and achieve your best life possible. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000039517/LFL20181221.mp35c10030f18507.mp3 Fri, 21 Dec 2018 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer In America, whether we say it this way or not, we tend to emphasize individualism over the group. Many in the church do this as well – “Me and Jesus” is the statement you might hear. The problem with that declaration, as Pastor Mark is teaching, is that the Bible explicitly says that we are part of an organism – the Body of Christ. Being a “Lone Ranger” Christian has been the downfall of many who no longer follow Christ. By isolating themselves they become easy targets for Satan. Without support, encouragement and constructive criticism it’s all too easy to be derailed in our walk with Jesus. In America, whether we say it this way or not, we tend to emphasize individualism over the group. Many in the church do this as well – “Me and Jesus” is the statement you might hear. The problem with that declaration, as Pastor Mark is teaching, is that the Bible explicitly says that we are part of an organism – the Body of Christ. Being a “Lone Ranger” Christian has been the downfall of many who no longer follow Christ. By isolating themselves they become easy targets for Satan. Without support, encouragement and constructive criticism it’s all too easy to be derailed in our walk with Jesus. In America, whether we say it this way or not, we tend to emphasize individualism over the group. Many in the church do this as well – “Me and Jesus” is the statement you might hear. The problem with that declaration, as Pastor Mark is teaching, is that the Bible explicitly says that we are part of an organism – the Body of Christ. Being a “Lone Ranger” Christian has been the downfall of many who no longer follow Christ. By isolating themselves they become easy targets for Satan. Without support, encouragement and constructive criticism it’s all too easy to be derailed in our walk with Jesus. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000039518/LFL20181220.mp35c1003fb6ef0b.mp3 Thu, 20 Dec 2018 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer When you think of Christian maturity, what comes to mind? An aged pastor, maybe like Billy Graham? Or perhaps a saintly old relative? Or one of the standouts of the Bible, like Moses or the apostle Paul? Certainly our achieving the status of one of those seems unobtainable, doesn’t it? Yet Pastor Mark is teaching that the scriptures communicate that each of us is expected to attain an increased level of spiritual maturity than we began with. He’ll be telling us how we are to deepen our walk with Jesus, and it involves our finding a spiritual role model, one to pattern our lives after. When you think of Christian maturity, what comes to mind? An aged pastor, maybe like Billy Graham? Or perhaps a saintly old relative? Or one of the standouts of the Bible, like Moses or the apostle Paul? Certainly our achieving the status of one of those seems unobtainable, doesn’t it? Yet Pastor Mark is teaching that the scriptures communicate that each of us is expected to attain an increased level of spiritual maturity than we began with. He’ll be telling us how we are to deepen our walk with Jesus, and it involves our finding a spiritual role model, one to pattern our lives after. When you think of Christian maturity, what comes to mind? An aged pastor, maybe like Billy Graham? Or perhaps a saintly old relative? Or one of the standouts of the Bible, like Moses or the apostle Paul? Certainly our achieving the status of one of those seems unobtainable, doesn’t it? Yet Pastor Mark is teaching that the scriptures communicate that each of us is expected to attain an increased level of spiritual maturity than we began with. He’ll be telling us how we are to deepen our walk with Jesus, and it involves our finding a spiritual role model, one to pattern our lives after. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000039519/LFL20181219.mp35c10043c0c3b4.mp3 Wed, 19 Dec 2018 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer One of the hard things for people to grasp is that God’s primary concern is why we do things, not what. Jesus warned of those who did things in His name but He said He never knew them. The challenge for us is to pursue God first – to ask Him what we should be doing – and then do that thing, whatever it is, to the best of our ability. Pastor Mark is teaching the importance of serving God for His glory, not to credit our account, as it were. Once we understand and embrace the idea that we can’t do anything to make us more saved, that takes the pressure off of us and allows us to just serve God and others. One of the hard things for people to grasp is that God’s primary concern is why we do things, not what. Jesus warned of those who did things in His name but He said He never knew them. The challenge for us is to pursue God first – to ask Him what we should be doing – and then do that thing, whatever it is, to the best of our ability. Pastor Mark is teaching the importance of serving God for His glory, not to credit our account, as it were. Once we understand and embrace the idea that we can’t do anything to make us more saved, that takes the pressure off of us and allows us to just serve God and others. One of the hard things for people to grasp is that God’s primary concern is why we do things, not what. Jesus warned of those who did things in His name but He said He never knew them. The challenge for us is to pursue God first – to ask Him what we should be doing – and then do that thing, whatever it is, to the best of our ability. Pastor Mark is teaching the importance of serving God for His glory, not to credit our account, as it were. Once we understand and embrace the idea that we can’t do anything to make us more saved, that takes the pressure off of us and allows us to just serve God and others. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000039520/LFL20181218.mp35c10048404804.mp3 Tue, 18 Dec 2018 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer It seems that maybe we Christ followers aren’t as informed about what responsibilities we have as we should be. The apostle Paul was adamant about what not only we would receive from God as saved ones but also about what our responsibilities were now that we had been saved. It’s not often that we hear about the judgment that all Christians will have at the end of the age. Pastor Mark is teaching about what God expects those who claim to follow Jesus to do and how to live, and the need to constantly evaluate ourselves. We don’t want to find ourselves on the outside of heaven, looking in. It seems that maybe we Christ followers aren’t as informed about what responsibilities we have as we should be. The apostle Paul was adamant about what not only we would receive from God as saved ones but also about what our responsibilities were now that we had been saved. It’s not often that we hear about the judgment that all Christians will have at the end of the age. Pastor Mark is teaching about what God expects those who claim to follow Jesus to do and how to live, and the need to constantly evaluate ourselves. We don’t want to find ourselves on the outside of heaven, looking in. It seems that maybe we Christ followers aren’t as informed about what responsibilities we have as we should be. The apostle Paul was adamant about what not only we would receive from God as saved ones but also about what our responsibilities were now that we had been saved. It’s not often that we hear about the judgment that all Christians will have at the end of the age. Pastor Mark is teaching about what God expects those who claim to follow Jesus to do and how to live, and the need to constantly evaluate ourselves. We don’t want to find ourselves on the outside of heaven, looking in. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000039521/LFL20181217.mp35c1004e5e5430.mp3 Mon, 17 Dec 2018 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer Just like today, the Christ followers of Paul’s time needed to know that they were being obedient to God’s will. Unfortunately for them, they didn’t have easy written access to God’s direction. Fortunately for them, however, they had the apostle Paul. As he and other of the New Testament authors wrote their letters, these provided instruction to the church assemblies of that day. Pastor Mark is reminding us that just as Paul’s various letters were inspired by God and used to bring maturity to the disciples of that day, those same letters will help us mature as well – if we make use of them. Just like today, the Christ followers of Paul’s time needed to know that they were being obedient to God’s will. Unfortunately for them, they didn’t have easy written access to God’s direction. Fortunately for them, however, they had the apostle Paul. As he and other of the New Testament authors wrote their letters, these provided instruction to the church assemblies of that day. Pastor Mark is reminding us that just as Paul’s various letters were inspired by God and used to bring maturity to the disciples of that day, those same letters will help us mature as well – if we make use of them. Just like today, the Christ followers of Paul’s time needed to know that they were being obedient to God’s will. Unfortunately for them, they didn’t have easy written access to God’s direction. Fortunately for them, however, they had the apostle Paul. As he and other of the New Testament authors wrote their letters, these provided instruction to the church assemblies of that day. Pastor Mark is reminding us that just as Paul’s various letters were inspired by God and used to bring maturity to the disciples of that day, those same letters will help us mature as well – if we make use of them. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000039301/LFL20181214.mp35c06d6f331611.mp3 Fri, 14 Dec 2018 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer We all know people who have died and we are pretty sure they never made a commitment to follow Jesus. It’s saddening and sobering at the same time. We just never know when our time will be up. The Bible over and over warns us that tomorrow isn’t promised to us, and we shouldn’t expect to be on this earth beyond today. In Pastor Mark’s teaching he tries to make the point that today is the day of salvation. This is why it’s so important that we convey with urgency our friends’ and families’ need to turn to Jesus; nobody knows when their very last chance will come. We all know people who have died and we are pretty sure they never made a commitment to follow Jesus. It’s saddening and sobering at the same time. We just never know when our time will be up. The Bible over and over warns us that tomorrow isn’t promised to us, and we shouldn’t expect to be on this earth beyond today. In Pastor Mark’s teaching he tries to make the point that today is the day of salvation. This is why it’s so important that we convey with urgency our friends’ and families’ need to turn to Jesus; nobody knows when their very last chance will come. We all know people who have died and we are pretty sure they never made a commitment to follow Jesus. It’s saddening and sobering at the same time. We just never know when our time will be up. The Bible over and over warns us that tomorrow isn’t promised to us, and we shouldn’t expect to be on this earth beyond today. In Pastor Mark’s teaching he tries to make the point that today is the day of salvation. This is why it’s so important that we convey with urgency our friends’ and families’ need to turn to Jesus; nobody knows when their very last chance will come. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000039302/LFL20181213.mp35c06d77752fe1.mp3 Thu, 13 Dec 2018 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer Everybody likes to get something for nothing, right? What’s even better, though, is when we work hard and are rewarded for that. Well, God has promised rewards for Christ followers, too. To receive His reward requires that we do work for His kingdom. Pastor Mark reminds us that this reward is not our salvation; we have that already. The reward the apostle Paul refers to in our passage will be a result of our obedience to God, trying to do what He has told us to do. That involves our listening to His words to us and then to trust Him to give us the strength to do the work He’s given us to do. Everybody likes to get something for nothing, right? What’s even better, though, is when we work hard and are rewarded for that. Well, God has promised rewards for Christ followers, too. To receive His reward requires that we do work for His kingdom. Pastor Mark reminds us that this reward is not our salvation; we have that already. The reward the apostle Paul refers to in our passage will be a result of our obedience to God, trying to do what He has told us to do. That involves our listening to His words to us and then to trust Him to give us the strength to do the work He’s given us to do. Everybody likes to get something for nothing, right? What’s even better, though, is when we work hard and are rewarded for that. Well, God has promised rewards for Christ followers, too. To receive His reward requires that we do work for His kingdom. Pastor Mark reminds us that this reward is not our salvation; we have that already. The reward the apostle Paul refers to in our passage will be a result of our obedience to God, trying to do what He has told us to do. That involves our listening to His words to us and then to trust Him to give us the strength to do the work He’s given us to do. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000039303/LFL20181212.mp35c06d7b33d96e.mp3 Wed, 12 Dec 2018 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no 121218 christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer It’s so wonderful to have the knowledge of being redeemed. Being free from the grip of sin and knowing there’s a better way to live – wonderful! God has created us with the need to get into a closer relationship with Him. As Pastor Mark is teaching, staying at the beginning of our journey as Christ followers isn’t what God intended. He wants us to grow and mature; it’s the only way to stay out of the clutches of our old way of life. It’s also the only way to be useful to God. We need to reach out and touch others with God’s love so they will have a chance to know Him, too. It’s so wonderful to have the knowledge of being redeemed. Being free from the grip of sin and knowing there’s a better way to live – wonderful! God has created us with the need to get into a closer relationship with Him. As Pastor Mark is teaching, staying at the beginning of our journey as Christ followers isn’t what God intended. He wants us to grow and mature; it’s the only way to stay out of the clutches of our old way of life. It’s also the only way to be useful to God. We need to reach out and touch others with God’s love so they will have a chance to know Him, too. It’s so wonderful to have the knowledge of being redeemed. Being free from the grip of sin and knowing there’s a better way to live – wonderful! God has created us with the need to get into a closer relationship with Him. As Pastor Mark is teaching, staying at the beginning of our journey as Christ followers isn’t what God intended. He wants us to grow and mature; it’s the only way to stay out of the clutches of our old way of life. It’s also the only way to be useful to God. We need to reach out and touch others with God’s love so they will have a chance to know Him, too. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000039304/LFL20181211.mp35c06d7ff0c327.mp3 Tue, 11 Dec 2018 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer When we receive Christ, things are changed, for sure. The weight of guilt has been removed, we become aware of God’s love for us, and our outlook on life changes for the better. What we don’t get told many times is that this new life is just beginning and that we’re going to be challenged to allow God to change us. Pastor Mark is teaching about our need to learn to trust God more and more and in greater ways. We don’t have to guess about the major things because He’s given us direction in the Bible. As we learn to trust and obey, we will know His peace in increasing amounts. When we receive Christ, things are changed, for sure. The weight of guilt has been removed, we become aware of God’s love for us, and our outlook on life changes for the better. What we don’t get told many times is that this new life is just beginning and that we’re going to be challenged to allow God to change us. Pastor Mark is teaching about our need to learn to trust God more and more and in greater ways. We don’t have to guess about the major things because He’s given us direction in the Bible. As we learn to trust and obey, we will know His peace in increasing amounts. When we receive Christ, things are changed, for sure. The weight of guilt has been removed, we become aware of God’s love for us, and our outlook on life changes for the better. What we don’t get told many times is that this new life is just beginning and that we’re going to be challenged to allow God to change us. Pastor Mark is teaching about our need to learn to trust God more and more and in greater ways. We don’t have to guess about the major things because He’s given us direction in the Bible. As we learn to trust and obey, we will know His peace in increasing amounts. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000039305/LFL20181210.mp35c06d83d36de8.mp3 Mon, 10 Dec 2018 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer One of the hard things about being a Christ follower is the whole faith thing. God asks us to believe a thing’s happened before we see the evidence of it. That’s the opposite of how the natural man thinks and operates. Pastor Mark is reminding us of this contradiction because it works the same way with hearing direction from God. We have to trust God that He will give us an answer and that whatever the answer is that it will turn out for our best. That’s a really tough attitude to embrace but the rewards of obedience to God far outweigh the fears we might have. One of the hard things about being a Christ follower is the whole faith thing. God asks us to believe a thing’s happened before we see the evidence of it. That’s the opposite of how the natural man thinks and operates. Pastor Mark is reminding us of this contradiction because it works the same way with hearing direction from God. We have to trust God that He will give us an answer and that whatever the answer is that it will turn out for our best. That’s a really tough attitude to embrace but the rewards of obedience to God far outweigh the fears we might have. One of the hard things about being a Christ follower is the whole faith thing. God asks us to believe a thing’s happened before we see the evidence of it. That’s the opposite of how the natural man thinks and operates. Pastor Mark is reminding us of this contradiction because it works the same way with hearing direction from God. We have to trust God that He will give us an answer and that whatever the answer is that it will turn out for our best. That’s a really tough attitude to embrace but the rewards of obedience to God far outweigh the fears we might have. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000039095/LFL20181207.mp35bfd8b3de7713.mp3 Fri, 07 Dec 2018 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer When we consider taking someone’s advice, we usually do so only after evaluating what that person has to say. Are they known for giving good recommendations, or poor ones? In the same way, deciding to trust God should be based on finding out what we can about His character. Pastor Mark, in his teaching, is telling us that we can know God’s character as well as His desire for our lives by reading His communication to us, the Bible. When we do that it becomes clear that He, Who knows everything, knows what’s best for us and wants to show us the path to achieving that goal. When we consider taking someone’s advice, we usually do so only after evaluating what that person has to say. Are they known for giving good recommendations, or poor ones? In the same way, deciding to trust God should be based on finding out what we can about His character. Pastor Mark, in his teaching, is telling us that we can know God’s character as well as His desire for our lives by reading His communication to us, the Bible. When we do that it becomes clear that He, Who knows everything, knows what’s best for us and wants to show us the path to achieving that goal. When we consider taking someone’s advice, we usually do so only after evaluating what that person has to say. Are they known for giving good recommendations, or poor ones? In the same way, deciding to trust God should be based on finding out what we can about His character. Pastor Mark, in his teaching, is telling us that we can know God’s character as well as His desire for our lives by reading His communication to us, the Bible. When we do that it becomes clear that He, Who knows everything, knows what’s best for us and wants to show us the path to achieving that goal. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000039096/LFL20181206.mp35bfd8ba14c786.mp3 Thu, 06 Dec 2018 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer One of the problems we have is that we want to do what we want to do. That began with Adam and Eve and continues to this day. Even after we come to Christ we struggle with wanting our will rather than what God wants us to do. The reason we fail many times when choosing our way, Pastor Mark teaches, is that we don’t have the big picture of our life – God does. God, in His mercy, will allow us to fail until we realize that He knows better than we do. When we trust Him with our lives, really trust Him, He is free to bless us the way He always intended to and we get to be used to advance His kingdom. One of the problems we have is that we want to do what we want to do. That began with Adam and Eve and continues to this day. Even after we come to Christ we struggle with wanting our will rather than what God wants us to do. The reason we fail many times when choosing our way, Pastor Mark teaches, is that we don’t have the big picture of our life – God does. God, in His mercy, will allow us to fail until we realize that He knows better than we do. When we trust Him with our lives, really trust Him, He is free to bless us the way He always intended to and we get to be used to advance His kingdom. One of the problems we have is that we want to do what we want to do. That began with Adam and Eve and continues to this day. Even after we come to Christ we struggle with wanting our will rather than what God wants us to do. The reason we fail many times when choosing our way, Pastor Mark teaches, is that we don’t have the big picture of our life – God does. God, in His mercy, will allow us to fail until we realize that He knows better than we do. When we trust Him with our lives, really trust Him, He is free to bless us the way He always intended to and we get to be used to advance His kingdom. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000039097/LFL20181205.mp35bfd8be8eb91f.mp3 Wed, 05 Dec 2018 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer If someone told you that God speaks to them, how would you respond? Would you run away? Look at them like they were crazy (and maybe think they were crazy)? Or say, “God speaks to me, too.” Pastor Mark, in his teaching, is illustrating the ways that scripture tells us that God wants to speak to us. God wants to help us navigate our chaotic lives and to give us wisdom in our decision-making. Because He knows the future as well as the best route for us to take, choosing to continue to chart our own course will only lead to further frustration and incomplete living. If someone told you that God speaks to them, how would you respond? Would you run away? Look at them like they were crazy (and maybe think they were crazy)? Or say, “God speaks to me, too.” Pastor Mark, in his teaching, is illustrating the ways that scripture tells us that God wants to speak to us. God wants to help us navigate our chaotic lives and to give us wisdom in our decision-making. Because He knows the future as well as the best route for us to take, choosing to continue to chart our own course will only lead to further frustration and incomplete living. If someone told you that God speaks to them, how would you respond? Would you run away? Look at them like they were crazy (and maybe think they were crazy)? Or say, “God speaks to me, too.” Pastor Mark, in his teaching, is illustrating the ways that scripture tells us that God wants to speak to us. God wants to help us navigate our chaotic lives and to give us wisdom in our decision-making. Because He knows the future as well as the best route for us to take, choosing to continue to chart our own course will only lead to further frustration and incomplete living. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000039098/LFL20181204.mp35bfd8c314b5a4.mp3 Tue, 04 Dec 2018 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer We all want to live our lives the best way we can. We generally realize that we don’t have all the answers, although we’d like to find the source of those answers, wherever they are. What’s amazing is that for many of us the repository of solutions and direction sits right in front of us – the Bible. Pastor Mark’s teaching will remind us that God wants us to live successful lives, as He defines success, and that He wants to provide answers for us. The challenge for us is to become humble enough to seek God’s answers, trusting that He knows what’s best for us whether we understand that or not. We all want to live our lives the best way we can. We generally realize that we don’t have all the answers, although we’d like to find the source of those answers, wherever they are. What’s amazing is that for many of us the repository of solutions and direction sits right in front of us – the Bible. Pastor Mark’s teaching will remind us that God wants us to live successful lives, as He defines success, and that He wants to provide answers for us. The challenge for us is to become humble enough to seek God’s answers, trusting that He knows what’s best for us whether we understand that or not. We all want to live our lives the best way we can. We generally realize that we don’t have all the answers, although we’d like to find the source of those answers, wherever they are. What’s amazing is that for many of us the repository of solutions and direction sits right in front of us – the Bible. Pastor Mark’s teaching will remind us that God wants us to live successful lives, as He defines success, and that He wants to provide answers for us. The challenge for us is to become humble enough to seek God’s answers, trusting that He knows what’s best for us whether we understand that or not. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000039099/LFL20181203.mp35bfd8c7dd6c7e.mp3 Mon, 03 Dec 2018 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer Many times we don’t turn to God until we have a crisis in our lives. At such times it can be really hard to hear what God may be trying to say to us. The main reason we don’t hear God so well then is because we don’t have much, if any, practice listening to God’s voice when times are going well. Pastor Mark is teaching about the fact that God does want to speak to us. There are many scripture verses that indicate God’s desire to tell us how He wants us to live. Until we break down and admit that we can’t do this life on our own, we won’t be in the frame of mind to hear His voice. Many times we don’t turn to God until we have a crisis in our lives. At such times it can be really hard to hear what God may be trying to say to us. The main reason we don’t hear God so well then is because we don’t have much, if any, practice listening to God’s voice when times are going well. Pastor Mark is teaching about the fact that God does want to speak to us. There are many scripture verses that indicate God’s desire to tell us how He wants us to live. Until we break down and admit that we can’t do this life on our own, we won’t be in the frame of mind to hear His voice. Many times we don’t turn to God until we have a crisis in our lives. At such times it can be really hard to hear what God may be trying to say to us. The main reason we don’t hear God so well then is because we don’t have much, if any, practice listening to God’s voice when times are going well. Pastor Mark is teaching about the fact that God does want to speak to us. There are many scripture verses that indicate God’s desire to tell us how He wants us to live. Until we break down and admit that we can’t do this life on our own, we won’t be in the frame of mind to hear His voice. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000038958/LFL20181130.mp35bf45e33c0461.mp3 Thu, 29 Nov 2018 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer Sometimes as we look around, we ask ourselves why there seems to be no difference in behavior between us in the church and those who have no relationship with Jesus. For much of ancient Israel’s history they had the same problem. Pastor Mark will be teaching about the core difficulty – although God is trying to speak words of life to us, we aren’t listening. Jesus had the same trouble in His time. In fact, because the Jewish leadership didn’t want to hear what God had to say, they killed Jesus. If we want to live God’s way, we have to begin to listen to and obey Him. Sometimes as we look around, we ask ourselves why there seems to be no difference in behavior between us in the church and those who have no relationship with Jesus. For much of ancient Israel’s history they had the same problem. Pastor Mark will be teaching about the core difficulty – although God is trying to speak words of life to us, we aren’t listening. Jesus had the same trouble in His time. In fact, because the Jewish leadership didn’t want to hear what God had to say, they killed Jesus. If we want to live God’s way, we have to begin to listen to and obey Him. Sometimes as we look around, we ask ourselves why there seems to be no difference in behavior between us in the church and those who have no relationship with Jesus. For much of ancient Israel’s history they had the same problem. Pastor Mark will be teaching about the core difficulty – although God is trying to speak words of life to us, we aren’t listening. Jesus had the same trouble in His time. In fact, because the Jewish leadership didn’t want to hear what God had to say, they killed Jesus. If we want to live God’s way, we have to begin to listen to and obey Him. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000038959/LFL20181129.mp35bf45e94e2a34.mp3 Thu, 29 Nov 2018 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer American society has become focused on having so-called experts who say they can help us with whatever problem we might have. It’s good, for example, to have a medical expert examine you and possibly determine if you’re sick and what form that illness takes. The problem comes when we in the church believe that we need a spiritual expert to hear from God for us. Pastor Mark in his teaching will make it clear that unlike the Old Testament days, God has made Himself available to every single believer through both His word and the Holy Spirit – we only need to be listening. American society has become focused on having so-called experts who say they can help us with whatever problem we might have. It’s good, for example, to have a medical expert examine you and possibly determine if you’re sick and what form that illness takes. The problem comes when we in the church believe that we need a spiritual expert to hear from God for us. Pastor Mark in his teaching will make it clear that unlike the Old Testament days, God has made Himself available to every single believer through both His word and the Holy Spirit – we only need to be listening. American society has become focused on having so-called experts who say they can help us with whatever problem we might have. It’s good, for example, to have a medical expert examine you and possibly determine if you’re sick and what form that illness takes. The problem comes when we in the church believe that we need a spiritual expert to hear from God for us. Pastor Mark in his teaching will make it clear that unlike the Old Testament days, God has made Himself available to every single believer through both His word and the Holy Spirit – we only need to be listening. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000038960/LFL20181128.mp35bf45f9212521.mp3 Wed, 28 Nov 2018 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer What does your salvation mean to you? Is it “fire insurance”? Do you think it matters whether or not you pursue God beyond your salvation experience? If you don’t know the answers to these questions you need to listen to this teaching. Pastor Mark will be sharing from the Apostle Paul’s letter to the church at Philippi. Paul was trying to encourage the Philippian believers to deepen their relationship with Jesus, and was sending them instructions on how to do so. The information he shared with them totally applies to us, too. If you want to know Jesus better, Pastor Mark will be teaching us how to do that. What does your salvation mean to you? Is it “fire insurance”? Do you think it matters whether or not you pursue God beyond your salvation experience? If you don’t know the answers to these questions you need to listen to this teaching. Pastor Mark will be sharing from the Apostle Paul’s letter to the church at Philippi. Paul was trying to encourage the Philippian believers to deepen their relationship with Jesus, and was sending them instructions on how to do so. The information he shared with them totally applies to us, too. If you want to know Jesus better, Pastor Mark will be teaching us how to do that. What does your salvation mean to you? Is it “fire insurance”? Do you think it matters whether or not you pursue God beyond your salvation experience? If you don’t know the answers to these questions you need to listen to this teaching. Pastor Mark will be sharing from the Apostle Paul’s letter to the church at Philippi. Paul was trying to encourage the Philippian believers to deepen their relationship with Jesus, and was sending them instructions on how to do so. The information he shared with them totally applies to us, too. If you want to know Jesus better, Pastor Mark will be teaching us how to do that. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000038961/LFL20181127.mp35bf45f5dec616.mp3 Tue, 27 Nov 2018 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer When we hear about Jesus’ plan to enable us, His disciples, to live like He lived, we sometimes think He must not quite have known what He was talking about. It’s easy to imagine the eleven disciples thinking much the same thing when He said He was leaving His work on earth to them. In Pastor Mark’s teaching he will remind us that Jesus planned things this way all along. The challenge for us is to set aside our fear and begin to trust God to mold us into Christ’s likeness. As that happens and we live our lives trusting God, He will work in us and then work through us for His glory. When we hear about Jesus’ plan to enable us, His disciples, to live like He lived, we sometimes think He must not quite have known what He was talking about. It’s easy to imagine the eleven disciples thinking much the same thing when He said He was leaving His work on earth to them. In Pastor Mark’s teaching he will remind us that Jesus planned things this way all along. The challenge for us is to set aside our fear and begin to trust God to mold us into Christ’s likeness. As that happens and we live our lives trusting God, He will work in us and then work through us for His glory. When we hear about Jesus’ plan to enable us, His disciples, to live like He lived, we sometimes think He must not quite have known what He was talking about. It’s easy to imagine the eleven disciples thinking much the same thing when He said He was leaving His work on earth to them. In Pastor Mark’s teaching he will remind us that Jesus planned things this way all along. The challenge for us is to set aside our fear and begin to trust God to mold us into Christ’s likeness. As that happens and we live our lives trusting God, He will work in us and then work through us for His glory. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000038962/LFL20181126.mp35bf45fec7b45a.mp3 Mon, 26 Nov 2018 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer It’s always inspiring to watch people compete at events like the Olympics. Seeing folks trying to attain their dream makes us a little warm inside, too. Finding out about the challenges many of them overcame sometimes makes our lives seem a little easier. Pastor Mark is teaching about the same kind of exertion for us but on a spiritual level. He is telling us about the Apostle Paul’s life and the hardships he faced as he was writing these letters. In them we get no indication of the horrible things he was suffering physically, because his focus was on something he considered greater. It’s always inspiring to watch people compete at events like the Olympics. Seeing folks trying to attain their dream makes us a little warm inside, too. Finding out about the challenges many of them overcame sometimes makes our lives seem a little easier. Pastor Mark is teaching about the same kind of exertion for us but on a spiritual level. He is telling us about the Apostle Paul’s life and the hardships he faced as he was writing these letters. In them we get no indication of the horrible things he was suffering physically, because his focus was on something he considered greater. It’s always inspiring to watch people compete at events like the Olympics. Seeing folks trying to attain their dream makes us a little warm inside, too. Finding out about the challenges many of them overcame sometimes makes our lives seem a little easier. Pastor Mark is teaching about the same kind of exertion for us but on a spiritual level. He is telling us about the Apostle Paul’s life and the hardships he faced as he was writing these letters. In them we get no indication of the horrible things he was suffering physically, because his focus was on something he considered greater. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000038800/LFL20181123.mp35beb104c246d6.mp3 Fri, 23 Nov 2018 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer Memories can be dangerous things. They compel us to look backward and to look with regret at things done that can’t be remedied. They are difficult to let go of because the emotional pull can be so strong. Pastor Mark is teaching that we can overcome this situation through the power of Jesus. Since He came to free us from all of the things that have weighed us down, that naturally includes memories of the past and their negative effect on us. We will be learning the importance of weakening the emotions brought up when we recall our past, and how to diminish their power over our lives. Memories can be dangerous things. They compel us to look backward and to look with regret at things done that can’t be remedied. They are difficult to let go of because the emotional pull can be so strong. Pastor Mark is teaching that we can overcome this situation through the power of Jesus. Since He came to free us from all of the things that have weighed us down, that naturally includes memories of the past and their negative effect on us. We will be learning the importance of weakening the emotions brought up when we recall our past, and how to diminish their power over our lives. Memories can be dangerous things. They compel us to look backward and to look with regret at things done that can’t be remedied. They are difficult to let go of because the emotional pull can be so strong. Pastor Mark is teaching that we can overcome this situation through the power of Jesus. Since He came to free us from all of the things that have weighed us down, that naturally includes memories of the past and their negative effect on us. We will be learning the importance of weakening the emotions brought up when we recall our past, and how to diminish their power over our lives. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000038801/LFL20181122.mp35beb10b490f0e.mp3 Thu, 22 Nov 2018 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer We are told in many ways that the only things that are important are the physical: what we can see, hear, taste and touch. Anything else is either non-existent or unimportant. When we choose to follow Christ, our eyes become open to another reality. We find out that there is an unseen world where God dwells as well as our enemy. Pastor Mark is teaching that when we become servants of God we’re automatically enlisted in a war with forces unseen but effective. We’ll be learning exactly who our opposition is and how to live our lives in such a way that we can be victorious over them. We are told in many ways that the only things that are important are the physical: what we can see, hear, taste and touch. Anything else is either non-existent or unimportant. When we choose to follow Christ, our eyes become open to another reality. We find out that there is an unseen world where God dwells as well as our enemy. Pastor Mark is teaching that when we become servants of God we’re automatically enlisted in a war with forces unseen but effective. We’ll be learning exactly who our opposition is and how to live our lives in such a way that we can be victorious over them. We are told in many ways that the only things that are important are the physical: what we can see, hear, taste and touch. Anything else is either non-existent or unimportant. When we choose to follow Christ, our eyes become open to another reality. We find out that there is an unseen world where God dwells as well as our enemy. Pastor Mark is teaching that when we become servants of God we’re automatically enlisted in a war with forces unseen but effective. We’ll be learning exactly who our opposition is and how to live our lives in such a way that we can be victorious over them. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000038803/LFL20181121.mp35beb10fb78228.mp3 Wed, 21 Nov 2018 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer It’s fun to look back at positive accomplishments in our lives, to reminisce about the past. In the same way, remembering failures isn’t quite so pleasant. The danger for us in either of these situations is in spending so much time focusing on the past that it keeps us from living where we are and planning for the future. Pastor Mark, using the example of the apostle Paul, is teaching us about the importance of living in the present. We need to learn to put the events of the past, both good and bad, in their proper perspective. When we do that, we can become useful people for God. It’s fun to look back at positive accomplishments in our lives, to reminisce about the past. In the same way, remembering failures isn’t quite so pleasant. The danger for us in either of these situations is in spending so much time focusing on the past that it keeps us from living where we are and planning for the future. Pastor Mark, using the example of the apostle Paul, is teaching us about the importance of living in the present. We need to learn to put the events of the past, both good and bad, in their proper perspective. When we do that, we can become useful people for God. It’s fun to look back at positive accomplishments in our lives, to reminisce about the past. In the same way, remembering failures isn’t quite so pleasant. The danger for us in either of these situations is in spending so much time focusing on the past that it keeps us from living where we are and planning for the future. Pastor Mark, using the example of the apostle Paul, is teaching us about the importance of living in the present. We need to learn to put the events of the past, both good and bad, in their proper perspective. When we do that, we can become useful people for God. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000038804/LFL20181120.mp35beb113d6a404.mp3 Tue, 20 Nov 2018 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer There’s a famous movie series where many of the characters are told to “search their feelings” to determine the truth of a matter. Some actual people try to live their lives and make decisions based on whether the choice makes them feel good or not. There are even so-called Christian preachers whose main appeal is to the emotions, such as “God doesn’t want you to feel bad.” Pastor Mark is teaching what the Bible says, which is that the truth of God’s word trumps any feelings we might have. Feelings can get us off track in our walk with Jesus; knowing what God says will keep us on the right course. There’s a famous movie series where many of the characters are told to “search their feelings” to determine the truth of a matter. Some actual people try to live their lives and make decisions based on whether the choice makes them feel good or not. There are even so-called Christian preachers whose main appeal is to the emotions, such as “God doesn’t want you to feel bad.” Pastor Mark is teaching what the Bible says, which is that the truth of God’s word trumps any feelings we might have. Feelings can get us off track in our walk with Jesus; knowing what God says will keep us on the right course. There’s a famous movie series where many of the characters are told to “search their feelings” to determine the truth of a matter. Some actual people try to live their lives and make decisions based on whether the choice makes them feel good or not. There are even so-called Christian preachers whose main appeal is to the emotions, such as “God doesn’t want you to feel bad.” Pastor Mark is teaching what the Bible says, which is that the truth of God’s word trumps any feelings we might have. Feelings can get us off track in our walk with Jesus; knowing what God says will keep us on the right course. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000038805/LFL20181119.mp35beb11fd94dd5.mp3 Mon, 19 Nov 2018 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer Everybody has regrets. It doesn’t matter who you are; if you are over the age of ten, you have things in your life you wish you hadn’t done. That’s what makes this concept of “forgetting my past” so hard to understand. Pastor Mark is teaching that the Bible uses the term “forget” in a much different way than we’re used to using it. The Bible term “forget” means that those painful memories that have paralyzed us no longer have to have the power to inflict that pain on us. We will learn how to forget in the biblical sense so that we can be the people God intends us to be. Everybody has regrets. It doesn’t matter who you are; if you are over the age of ten, you have things in your life you wish you hadn’t done. That’s what makes this concept of “forgetting my past” so hard to understand. Pastor Mark is teaching that the Bible uses the term “forget” in a much different way than we’re used to using it. The Bible term “forget” means that those painful memories that have paralyzed us no longer have to have the power to inflict that pain on us. We will learn how to forget in the biblical sense so that we can be the people God intends us to be. Everybody has regrets. It doesn’t matter who you are; if you are over the age of ten, you have things in your life you wish you hadn’t done. That’s what makes this concept of “forgetting my past” so hard to understand. Pastor Mark is teaching that the Bible uses the term “forget” in a much different way than we’re used to using it. The Bible term “forget” means that those painful memories that have paralyzed us no longer have to have the power to inflict that pain on us. We will learn how to forget in the biblical sense so that we can be the people God intends us to be. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000038604/LFL20181116.mp35be1d738cd3a6.mp3 Fri, 16 Nov 2018 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer Did you ever think that you had a calling from God? Did you think that only missionaries or pastors were called by God? Well, Pastor Mark will be teaching that every Christ follower has a calling. Actually, we may have two callings: our initial call to follow Jesus, and then the calling to fit into the part of the body of Christ where we belong. We will learn that as in the life of the Apostle Paul both of these callings are lifelong pursuits. We will get frustrated as we fall short on occasion but just like Paul did, we need to look at these quests as marathons rather than as sprints. Did you ever think that you had a calling from God? Did you think that only missionaries or pastors were called by God? Well, Pastor Mark will be teaching that every Christ follower has a calling. Actually, we may have two callings: our initial call to follow Jesus, and then the calling to fit into the part of the body of Christ where we belong. We will learn that as in the life of the Apostle Paul both of these callings are lifelong pursuits. We will get frustrated as we fall short on occasion but just like Paul did, we need to look at these quests as marathons rather than as sprints. Did you ever think that you had a calling from God? Did you think that only missionaries or pastors were called by God? Well, Pastor Mark will be teaching that every Christ follower has a calling. Actually, we may have two callings: our initial call to follow Jesus, and then the calling to fit into the part of the body of Christ where we belong. We will learn that as in the life of the Apostle Paul both of these callings are lifelong pursuits. We will get frustrated as we fall short on occasion but just like Paul did, we need to look at these quests as marathons rather than as sprints. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000038605/LFL20181115.mp35be1d78423f54.mp3 Thu, 15 Nov 2018 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer Jesus said that His disciples would do the same things He did while on the earth and more, because the Holy Spirit would come and live in every Christ follower, not just in Him. The reason for that indwelling was so that we would be able to be instructed by God as far as how to live and spread His gospel. Pastor Mark is teaching about the necessity of having the Spirit being active in us. It’s impossible to live the life God intends us to live without being indwelt by the Holy Spirit. It’s critical that we seek Him out and ask Him to live through us to touch the lives of those around us. Jesus said that His disciples would do the same things He did while on the earth and more, because the Holy Spirit would come and live in every Christ follower, not just in Him. The reason for that indwelling was so that we would be able to be instructed by God as far as how to live and spread His gospel. Pastor Mark is teaching about the necessity of having the Spirit being active in us. It’s impossible to live the life God intends us to live without being indwelt by the Holy Spirit. It’s critical that we seek Him out and ask Him to live through us to touch the lives of those around us. Jesus said that His disciples would do the same things He did while on the earth and more, because the Holy Spirit would come and live in every Christ follower, not just in Him. The reason for that indwelling was so that we would be able to be instructed by God as far as how to live and spread His gospel. Pastor Mark is teaching about the necessity of having the Spirit being active in us. It’s impossible to live the life God intends us to live without being indwelt by the Holy Spirit. It’s critical that we seek Him out and ask Him to live through us to touch the lives of those around us. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000038606/LFL20181114.mp35be1d7f764970.mp3 Wed, 14 Nov 2018 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer Why are we Christ followers? What is our motivation for having chosen to become disciples of Jesus? Recognizing our need for redemption and salvation, to be sure. But is there anything more than that, now that we’ve experienced life walking with Jesus? Pastor Mark is teaching that there should be. Using the life of the Apostle Paul as an example, we’re being told that we should be modeling our lives after Jesus. His main goal was to seek and save those who were lost. That should be our motivation. We should be living in such a way that people see and hear Christ in our lives. Why are we Christ followers? What is our motivation for having chosen to become disciples of Jesus? Recognizing our need for redemption and salvation, to be sure. But is there anything more than that, now that we’ve experienced life walking with Jesus? Pastor Mark is teaching that there should be. Using the life of the Apostle Paul as an example, we’re being told that we should be modeling our lives after Jesus. His main goal was to seek and save those who were lost. That should be our motivation. We should be living in such a way that people see and hear Christ in our lives. Why are we Christ followers? What is our motivation for having chosen to become disciples of Jesus? Recognizing our need for redemption and salvation, to be sure. But is there anything more than that, now that we’ve experienced life walking with Jesus? Pastor Mark is teaching that there should be. Using the life of the Apostle Paul as an example, we’re being told that we should be modeling our lives after Jesus. His main goal was to seek and save those who were lost. That should be our motivation. We should be living in such a way that people see and hear Christ in our lives. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000038607/LFL20181113.mp35be1d832bad6b.mp3 Tue, 13 Nov 2018 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer We all know that we aren’t as good as we should be. Our consciences tell us when we fail. And so, we try to figure out a way to please whatever higher being we think we need to please. We do good deeds, pursue philanthropic endeavors and whatever else we think will do the job – all to no avail. Pastor Mark tells us of the Apostle Paul’s attempt to do the same thing and how he found the true way to become right with God. It was by realizing that there was nothing he could do on his own; by acknowledging and receiving what Christ had done, he, Paul, was made right before God. We all know that we aren’t as good as we should be. Our consciences tell us when we fail. And so, we try to figure out a way to please whatever higher being we think we need to please. We do good deeds, pursue philanthropic endeavors and whatever else we think will do the job – all to no avail. Pastor Mark tells us of the Apostle Paul’s attempt to do the same thing and how he found the true way to become right with God. It was by realizing that there was nothing he could do on his own; by acknowledging and receiving what Christ had done, he, Paul, was made right before God. We all know that we aren’t as good as we should be. Our consciences tell us when we fail. And so, we try to figure out a way to please whatever higher being we think we need to please. We do good deeds, pursue philanthropic endeavors and whatever else we think will do the job – all to no avail. Pastor Mark tells us of the Apostle Paul’s attempt to do the same thing and how he found the true way to become right with God. It was by realizing that there was nothing he could do on his own; by acknowledging and receiving what Christ had done, he, Paul, was made right before God. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000038608/LFL20181112.mp35be1d8dc62e46.mp3 Mon, 12 Nov 2018 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer Lots of people go to church. Millions, maybe billions, do. Unfortunately, not everyone who attends church is actually a member of the body of Christ. Jesus Himself warned that pleasing God outwardly comes as a result of the inner change God has made in our lives. Pastor Mark is reminding us that there is no activity that we can perform that will move our spiritual ledger from the negative to the positive – only the sacrifice Jesus made for us can do that. The works that we then perform are a form of worship to God in appreciation of all He has done for and given to us. Lots of people go to church. Millions, maybe billions, do. Unfortunately, not everyone who attends church is actually a member of the body of Christ. Jesus Himself warned that pleasing God outwardly comes as a result of the inner change God has made in our lives. Pastor Mark is reminding us that there is no activity that we can perform that will move our spiritual ledger from the negative to the positive – only the sacrifice Jesus made for us can do that. The works that we then perform are a form of worship to God in appreciation of all He has done for and given to us. Lots of people go to church. Millions, maybe billions, do. Unfortunately, not everyone who attends church is actually a member of the body of Christ. Jesus Himself warned that pleasing God outwardly comes as a result of the inner change God has made in our lives. Pastor Mark is reminding us that there is no activity that we can perform that will move our spiritual ledger from the negative to the positive – only the sacrifice Jesus made for us can do that. The works that we then perform are a form of worship to God in appreciation of all He has done for and given to us. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000037920/LFL20181109.mp35bce043324b7f.mp3 Fri, 09 Nov 2018 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer Mankind wants so badly to be a partner in our redemption. We make up rules about what god is like and what he or she expects. Many times the god we create is frighteningly similar to what we believe the ultimate man is like. And every attempt falls short. We have this nagging sense that there’s something more we’re missing. Pastor Mark is teaching that we’re correct in this sense. There is something more, and His name is Jesus. He did what we couldn’t do – live life perfectly, without flaw – and then offered His perfect life to pay the penalty for all of our shortcomings. Mankind wants so badly to be a partner in our redemption. We make up rules about what god is like and what he or she expects. Many times the god we create is frighteningly similar to what we believe the ultimate man is like. And every attempt falls short. We have this nagging sense that there’s something more we’re missing. Pastor Mark is teaching that we’re correct in this sense. There is something more, and His name is Jesus. He did what we couldn’t do – live life perfectly, without flaw – and then offered His perfect life to pay the penalty for all of our shortcomings. Mankind wants so badly to be a partner in our redemption. We make up rules about what god is like and what he or she expects. Many times the god we create is frighteningly similar to what we believe the ultimate man is like. And every attempt falls short. We have this nagging sense that there’s something more we’re missing. Pastor Mark is teaching that we’re correct in this sense. There is something more, and His name is Jesus. He did what we couldn’t do – live life perfectly, without flaw – and then offered His perfect life to pay the penalty for all of our shortcomings. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000037921/LFL20181108.mp35bce0474e5124.mp3 Thu, 08 Nov 2018 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer There are possibly millions of people who faithfully attend church services, who help out when asked and who give generously, who will end up in hell. The reason for this is that they did the works but didn’t know the Savior who is the real reason for doing the deeds. Jesus Himself warned His listeners of this possibility. Pastor Mark is teaching on the importance of having a relationship with Jesus rather than looking for justification through religious activities. We need to be sure that our relationship with Jesus is solid and if it isn’t, to work at making it stronger. There are possibly millions of people who faithfully attend church services, who help out when asked and who give generously, who will end up in hell. The reason for this is that they did the works but didn’t know the Savior who is the real reason for doing the deeds. Jesus Himself warned His listeners of this possibility. Pastor Mark is teaching on the importance of having a relationship with Jesus rather than looking for justification through religious activities. We need to be sure that our relationship with Jesus is solid and if it isn’t, to work at making it stronger. There are possibly millions of people who faithfully attend church services, who help out when asked and who give generously, who will end up in hell. The reason for this is that they did the works but didn’t know the Savior who is the real reason for doing the deeds. Jesus Himself warned His listeners of this possibility. Pastor Mark is teaching on the importance of having a relationship with Jesus rather than looking for justification through religious activities. We need to be sure that our relationship with Jesus is solid and if it isn’t, to work at making it stronger. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000037922/LFL20181107.mp35bce04d6ee420.mp3 Wed, 07 Nov 2018 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer All of us have been hurt at one time or another. Betrayed by best friends, let down by family members in our time of need. Conversely, the best thing to have is a true friend. Someone who will go beyond what we ask of them and not ask for anything in return. Pastor Mark is going over the apostle Paul’s letter to the Philippians while also telling us about the friends that are helping Paul out. As much as we like to believe we can do this life alone on our own terms, the reality is that God created us to be with one another and our lives won’t be complete until we embrace that fact. All of us have been hurt at one time or another. Betrayed by best friends, let down by family members in our time of need. Conversely, the best thing to have is a true friend. Someone who will go beyond what we ask of them and not ask for anything in return. Pastor Mark is going over the apostle Paul’s letter to the Philippians while also telling us about the friends that are helping Paul out. As much as we like to believe we can do this life alone on our own terms, the reality is that God created us to be with one another and our lives won’t be complete until we embrace that fact. All of us have been hurt at one time or another. Betrayed by best friends, let down by family members in our time of need. Conversely, the best thing to have is a true friend. Someone who will go beyond what we ask of them and not ask for anything in return. Pastor Mark is going over the apostle Paul’s letter to the Philippians while also telling us about the friends that are helping Paul out. As much as we like to believe we can do this life alone on our own terms, the reality is that God created us to be with one another and our lives won’t be complete until we embrace that fact. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000037923/LFL20181106.mp35bce0523e9420.mp3 Tue, 06 Nov 2018 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer A famous, now retired pro football player was known for saying, “I love me some me”. The Bible tells us that because of sin, we all mimic that saying in one way or another. As Christ followers, however, we are to imitate Jesus. He was the epitome of selflessness. Pastor Mark is teaching about God’s having chosen to use us as His ambassadors to declare His love to the world, and our obstacles to successfully fulfilling that role. We’ve simply got to let go of our fears and insecurities and allow God’s Spirit to flow through us and touch those around us for His glory. A famous, now retired pro football player was known for saying, “I love me some me”. The Bible tells us that because of sin, we all mimic that saying in one way or another. As Christ followers, however, we are to imitate Jesus. He was the epitome of selflessness. Pastor Mark is teaching about God’s having chosen to use us as His ambassadors to declare His love to the world, and our obstacles to successfully fulfilling that role. We’ve simply got to let go of our fears and insecurities and allow God’s Spirit to flow through us and touch those around us for His glory. A famous, now retired pro football player was known for saying, “I love me some me”. The Bible tells us that because of sin, we all mimic that saying in one way or another. As Christ followers, however, we are to imitate Jesus. He was the epitome of selflessness. Pastor Mark is teaching about God’s having chosen to use us as His ambassadors to declare His love to the world, and our obstacles to successfully fulfilling that role. We’ve simply got to let go of our fears and insecurities and allow God’s Spirit to flow through us and touch those around us for His glory. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000037924/LFL20181105.mp35bce056142f75.mp3 Mon, 05 Nov 2018 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer It seems kinda weird that God would choose to give people the task of spreading the news of His kingdom. I mean, we don’t always do a good job of representing Him to the world. Nevertheless, that’s the way God has set things up and we can’t get around that fact. Pastor Mark is teaching that the gospel spread not through the professional clergy – because there wasn’t one – but it was spread by regular people whose lives had been changed by God telling their friends the reason for the change in their lives. Do our friends see that dramatic change in our lives? It seems kinda weird that God would choose to give people the task of spreading the news of His kingdom. I mean, we don’t always do a good job of representing Him to the world. Nevertheless, that’s the way God has set things up and we can’t get around that fact. Pastor Mark is teaching that the gospel spread not through the professional clergy – because there wasn’t one – but it was spread by regular people whose lives had been changed by God telling their friends the reason for the change in their lives. Do our friends see that dramatic change in our lives? It seems kinda weird that God would choose to give people the task of spreading the news of His kingdom. I mean, we don’t always do a good job of representing Him to the world. Nevertheless, that’s the way God has set things up and we can’t get around that fact. Pastor Mark is teaching that the gospel spread not through the professional clergy – because there wasn’t one – but it was spread by regular people whose lives had been changed by God telling their friends the reason for the change in their lives. Do our friends see that dramatic change in our lives? http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000037990/LFL20181102.mp35bcf58abd3a5b.mp3 Fri, 02 Nov 2018 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer The ultimate question of life is “What happens to me after I die?” Since the fall, Satan’s answer to us has been either, “nothing” or some form of “everybody eventually gets to heaven”. Scripture says that both of those are lies. For our friends and family who don’t know God, they live with some degree of apprehension. Even though they may not admit it to anyone else, this is the case. Pastor Mark teaches us that it’s important for us who know the truth to live our lives in such a way that it’s obvious that we live with a different answer. We also need to be ready and willing to share that answer with others when asked. The ultimate question of life is “What happens to me after I die?” Since the fall, Satan’s answer to us has been either, “nothing” or some form of “everybody eventually gets to heaven”. Scripture says that both of those are lies. For our friends and family who don’t know God, they live with some degree of apprehension. Even though they may not admit it to anyone else, this is the case. Pastor Mark teaches us that it’s important for us who know the truth to live our lives in such a way that it’s obvious that we live with a different answer. We also need to be ready and willing to share that answer with others when asked. The ultimate question of life is “What happens to me after I die?” Since the fall, Satan’s answer to us has been either, “nothing” or some form of “everybody eventually gets to heaven”. Scripture says that both of those are lies. For our friends and family who don’t know God, they live with some degree of apprehension. Even though they may not admit it to anyone else, this is the case. Pastor Mark teaches us that it’s important for us who know the truth to live our lives in such a way that it’s obvious that we live with a different answer. We also need to be ready and willing to share that answer with others when asked. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000037997/LFL20181101.mp35bcf58ee21cd5.mp3 Thu, 01 Nov 2018 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer Lots of people, it seems, believe that they qualify to get into heaven – just ask them. When you ask them their basis for this belief you’ll generally hear because they’re a “good” person. The problem with that thinking is that they’ve assumed that they get to set the standard for entrance. God, however, isn’t playing that game. He has declared that perfection in word, thought and deed for one’s entire life is the standard. We all know we miss that mark, so we’re in a pickle. Thank God that Jesus was willing to come and offer Himself as a substitute sacrifice for us so that we could have a chance to get into heaven. Lots of people, it seems, believe that they qualify to get into heaven – just ask them. When you ask them their basis for this belief you’ll generally hear because they’re a “good” person. The problem with that thinking is that they’ve assumed that they get to set the standard for entrance. God, however, isn’t playing that game. He has declared that perfection in word, thought and deed for one’s entire life is the standard. We all know we miss that mark, so we’re in a pickle. Thank God that Jesus was willing to come and offer Himself as a substitute sacrifice for us so that we could have a chance to get into heaven. Lots of people, it seems, believe that they qualify to get into heaven – just ask them. When you ask them their basis for this belief you’ll generally hear because they’re a “good” person. The problem with that thinking is that they’ve assumed that they get to set the standard for entrance. God, however, isn’t playing that game. He has declared that perfection in word, thought and deed for one’s entire life is the standard. We all know we miss that mark, so we’re in a pickle. Thank God that Jesus was willing to come and offer Himself as a substitute sacrifice for us so that we could have a chance to get into heaven. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000037999/LFL20181031.mp35bcf5941c1eef.mp3 Wed, 31 Oct 2018 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer We live in a world of moral relativism. Whatever we feel is right for us, that’s what we go with. If we read the history of the Jews, there was a point when they lived by the same credo. The Bible says that every man did what was right in his own eyes. Sound familiar? Pastor Mark, teaching from Philippians, reminds us of this aspect of Israel’s history as well as God’s response. God reiterates that He is the one who sets the standard and His standard is perfection. Fortunately for us He has made His Holy Spirit available to indwell us and to give us the power to follow His rules. We live in a world of moral relativism. Whatever we feel is right for us, that’s what we go with. If we read the history of the Jews, there was a point when they lived by the same credo. The Bible says that every man did what was right in his own eyes. Sound familiar? Pastor Mark, teaching from Philippians, reminds us of this aspect of Israel’s history as well as God’s response. God reiterates that He is the one who sets the standard and His standard is perfection. Fortunately for us He has made His Holy Spirit available to indwell us and to give us the power to follow His rules. We live in a world of moral relativism. Whatever we feel is right for us, that’s what we go with. If we read the history of the Jews, there was a point when they lived by the same credo. The Bible says that every man did what was right in his own eyes. Sound familiar? Pastor Mark, teaching from Philippians, reminds us of this aspect of Israel’s history as well as God’s response. God reiterates that He is the one who sets the standard and His standard is perfection. Fortunately for us He has made His Holy Spirit available to indwell us and to give us the power to follow His rules. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000038005/LFL20181030.mp35bcf59817633e.mp3 Tue, 30 Oct 2018 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer The Bible tells us that we’re all born with a nature that wants to live in opposition to God’s original intent. Because we’re born that way, we don’t see the problem with it. Once we become Christ followers the Holy Spirit shows us where we’re not lining up with God’s will. Pastor Mark is teaching that once that we have the light of Christ within us we are to shine that light to the unsaved world around us. We do that primarily by being obedient to God’s commands and sharing His love with others. The contrast will be so obvious that people will become curious why we’re different. The Bible tells us that we’re all born with a nature that wants to live in opposition to God’s original intent. Because we’re born that way, we don’t see the problem with it. Once we become Christ followers the Holy Spirit shows us where we’re not lining up with God’s will. Pastor Mark is teaching that once that we have the light of Christ within us we are to shine that light to the unsaved world around us. We do that primarily by being obedient to God’s commands and sharing His love with others. The contrast will be so obvious that people will become curious why we’re different. The Bible tells us that we’re all born with a nature that wants to live in opposition to God’s original intent. Because we’re born that way, we don’t see the problem with it. Once we become Christ followers the Holy Spirit shows us where we’re not lining up with God’s will. Pastor Mark is teaching that once that we have the light of Christ within us we are to shine that light to the unsaved world around us. We do that primarily by being obedient to God’s commands and sharing His love with others. The contrast will be so obvious that people will become curious why we’re different. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000038008/LFL20181029.mp35bcf59c939304.mp3 Mon, 29 Oct 2018 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer It seems that one of the hallmarks of our modern age is dishonesty. A former NFL owner once said, “Just win, baby”. That attitude seems to have pervaded all of society, including the church. There seems to be the thought that it’s okay to say from the pulpit whatever it takes as long as the seats are filled. Pastor Mark is teaching what the apostle Paul taught the Philippians – character matters more than popularity, because the unsaved world is watching what we do. Life will challenge us to cut corners and bend rules but we have to live our lives realizing that our final judge is God, not those around us. It seems that one of the hallmarks of our modern age is dishonesty. A former NFL owner once said, “Just win, baby”. That attitude seems to have pervaded all of society, including the church. There seems to be the thought that it’s okay to say from the pulpit whatever it takes as long as the seats are filled. Pastor Mark is teaching what the apostle Paul taught the Philippians – character matters more than popularity, because the unsaved world is watching what we do. Life will challenge us to cut corners and bend rules but we have to live our lives realizing that our final judge is God, not those around us. It seems that one of the hallmarks of our modern age is dishonesty. A former NFL owner once said, “Just win, baby”. That attitude seems to have pervaded all of society, including the church. There seems to be the thought that it’s okay to say from the pulpit whatever it takes as long as the seats are filled. Pastor Mark is teaching what the apostle Paul taught the Philippians – character matters more than popularity, because the unsaved world is watching what we do. Life will challenge us to cut corners and bend rules but we have to live our lives realizing that our final judge is God, not those around us. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000037750/LFL20181026.mp35bc622bda3d24.mp3 Fri, 26 Oct 2018 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer There’s a lot of complaining going on nowadays. People don’t like the way elections turn out, or how their job’s going. Complaining is nothing new; examples are all over the Old Testament of the Bible. The people of Israel, God’s chosen people, complained all the time after being freed from Egypt. Pastor Mark is teaching the importance of cultivating a thankful attitude and the danger of becoming like the ancient Jews, who nurtured an attitude of complaining. Complaining will do nothing but drive others away from us as well as causing us to fail to see God’s blessings in our lives. There’s a lot of complaining going on nowadays. People don’t like the way elections turn out, or how their job’s going. Complaining is nothing new; examples are all over the Old Testament of the Bible. The people of Israel, God’s chosen people, complained all the time after being freed from Egypt. Pastor Mark is teaching the importance of cultivating a thankful attitude and the danger of becoming like the ancient Jews, who nurtured an attitude of complaining. Complaining will do nothing but drive others away from us as well as causing us to fail to see God’s blessings in our lives. There’s a lot of complaining going on nowadays. People don’t like the way elections turn out, or how their job’s going. Complaining is nothing new; examples are all over the Old Testament of the Bible. The people of Israel, God’s chosen people, complained all the time after being freed from Egypt. Pastor Mark is teaching the importance of cultivating a thankful attitude and the danger of becoming like the ancient Jews, who nurtured an attitude of complaining. Complaining will do nothing but drive others away from us as well as causing us to fail to see God’s blessings in our lives. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000037751/LFL20181025.mp35bc622fc40336.mp3 Thu, 25 Oct 2018 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer Sometimes the Christian lifestyle is difficult to maintain. The sin nature, our flesh, is constantly fighting to reassert its dominance. The world is trying to entice us to live their way. The devil is accusing us all the time as well. And God’s demands are so impossible, it seems. Pastor Mark’s teaching will remind us of one important factor in all of this – God, Who has made the demands, has also given us the power to fulfill the demands. We’ll learn how much God wants us to succeed and then how to get out of the way and let God work in and through us, meeting His goals for our lives. Sometimes the Christian lifestyle is difficult to maintain. The sin nature, our flesh, is constantly fighting to reassert its dominance. The world is trying to entice us to live their way. The devil is accusing us all the time as well. And God’s demands are so impossible, it seems. Pastor Mark’s teaching will remind us of one important factor in all of this – God, Who has made the demands, has also given us the power to fulfill the demands. We’ll learn how much God wants us to succeed and then how to get out of the way and let God work in and through us, meeting His goals for our lives. Sometimes the Christian lifestyle is difficult to maintain. The sin nature, our flesh, is constantly fighting to reassert its dominance. The world is trying to entice us to live their way. The devil is accusing us all the time as well. And God’s demands are so impossible, it seems. Pastor Mark’s teaching will remind us of one important factor in all of this – God, Who has made the demands, has also given us the power to fulfill the demands. We’ll learn how much God wants us to succeed and then how to get out of the way and let God work in and through us, meeting His goals for our lives. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000037752/LFL20181024.mp35bc623437f1ab.mp3 Wed, 24 Oct 2018 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer Being a Christian, especially in America, can become kinda cushy. There aren’t a lot of threats to our lives due to our following Jesus, and as a country we’re so prosperous that there aren’t many threats to our well-being. The Bible, however, talks about working out our salvation. Pastor Mark is teaching of the necessity for us to treat advancing our salvation as an ongoing activity, not a one-time event. The apostle Paul is criticizing the Philippians, telling them that they have stagnated and are spiritual babies. God has so much more for us if we’ll pursue Him with all our heart. Being a Christian, especially in America, can become kinda cushy. There aren’t a lot of threats to our lives due to our following Jesus, and as a country we’re so prosperous that there aren’t many threats to our well-being. The Bible, however, talks about working out our salvation. Pastor Mark is teaching of the necessity for us to treat advancing our salvation as an ongoing activity, not a one-time event. The apostle Paul is criticizing the Philippians, telling them that they have stagnated and are spiritual babies. God has so much more for us if we’ll pursue Him with all our heart. Being a Christian, especially in America, can become kinda cushy. There aren’t a lot of threats to our lives due to our following Jesus, and as a country we’re so prosperous that there aren’t many threats to our well-being. The Bible, however, talks about working out our salvation. Pastor Mark is teaching of the necessity for us to treat advancing our salvation as an ongoing activity, not a one-time event. The apostle Paul is criticizing the Philippians, telling them that they have stagnated and are spiritual babies. God has so much more for us if we’ll pursue Him with all our heart. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000037753/LFL20181023.mp35bc6239ee691b.mp3 Tue, 23 Oct 2018 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer The whole “living for God” thing can be really difficult sometimes, especially if you’re still kind of keeping your own hand on the driving wheel. The basic problem is that we still like doing some of the things we think God will want us to give up or put aside. Pastor Mark is reminding us in his teaching that living that way will not please God and it won’t please us, either. Our hearts will be divided as we swing back and forth, and certainly God’s blessings will be elusive. The best thing to do is to give in to God’s commands, go through the struggles, and receive His blessing when it’s all over. The whole “living for God” thing can be really difficult sometimes, especially if you’re still kind of keeping your own hand on the driving wheel. The basic problem is that we still like doing some of the things we think God will want us to give up or put aside. Pastor Mark is reminding us in his teaching that living that way will not please God and it won’t please us, either. Our hearts will be divided as we swing back and forth, and certainly God’s blessings will be elusive. The best thing to do is to give in to God’s commands, go through the struggles, and receive His blessing when it’s all over. The whole “living for God” thing can be really difficult sometimes, especially if you’re still kind of keeping your own hand on the driving wheel. The basic problem is that we still like doing some of the things we think God will want us to give up or put aside. Pastor Mark is reminding us in his teaching that living that way will not please God and it won’t please us, either. Our hearts will be divided as we swing back and forth, and certainly God’s blessings will be elusive. The best thing to do is to give in to God’s commands, go through the struggles, and receive His blessing when it’s all over. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000037755/LFL20181022.mp35bc6243b57f64.mp3 Mon, 22 Oct 2018 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer Sometimes it’s easy to trick yourself into thinking you have a good relationship with God when in actuality you’re far away. Many times we believe that activities are an adequate substitution for relationship. Jesus warned in Matthew that many will tell Him all of the things they did on His behalf. Pastor Mark, referencing this passage, reminds us that Jesus is looking for a relationship with us. Nothing less will be good enough. While working in and for the church is good, these activities must flow out of a solid association with Jesus. He’s not our buddy; He is our Lord and Savior. Sometimes it’s easy to trick yourself into thinking you have a good relationship with God when in actuality you’re far away. Many times we believe that activities are an adequate substitution for relationship. Jesus warned in Matthew that many will tell Him all of the things they did on His behalf. Pastor Mark, referencing this passage, reminds us that Jesus is looking for a relationship with us. Nothing less will be good enough. While working in and for the church is good, these activities must flow out of a solid association with Jesus. He’s not our buddy; He is our Lord and Savior. Sometimes it’s easy to trick yourself into thinking you have a good relationship with God when in actuality you’re far away. Many times we believe that activities are an adequate substitution for relationship. Jesus warned in Matthew that many will tell Him all of the things they did on His behalf. Pastor Mark, referencing this passage, reminds us that Jesus is looking for a relationship with us. Nothing less will be good enough. While working in and for the church is good, these activities must flow out of a solid association with Jesus. He’s not our buddy; He is our Lord and Savior. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000037579/LFL20181019.mp35bbcebd1c14b6.mp3 Fri, 19 Oct 2018 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer Sometimes we see pictures or videos that show men or women bowing to an idol or in reverence to the god they serve. Knowing that they’re serving false gods, we often feel a sense of pity for them. Maybe we say a prayer, asking God to open their eyes. What we miss, though, is the reverence they show to their god. Pastor Mark, teaching from Philippians, reminds us that at the end of the age every knee will bow to Jesus. Because we have a unique relationship with our God it’s easy to lose sight of His majesty. One day, though, we’ll understand better Who we serve, and we will bow before Him. Sometimes we see pictures or videos that show men or women bowing to an idol or in reverence to the god they serve. Knowing that they’re serving false gods, we often feel a sense of pity for them. Maybe we say a prayer, asking God to open their eyes. What we miss, though, is the reverence they show to their god. Pastor Mark, teaching from Philippians, reminds us that at the end of the age every knee will bow to Jesus. Because we have a unique relationship with our God it’s easy to lose sight of His majesty. One day, though, we’ll understand better Who we serve, and we will bow before Him. Sometimes we see pictures or videos that show men or women bowing to an idol or in reverence to the god they serve. Knowing that they’re serving false gods, we often feel a sense of pity for them. Maybe we say a prayer, asking God to open their eyes. What we miss, though, is the reverence they show to their god. Pastor Mark, teaching from Philippians, reminds us that at the end of the age every knee will bow to Jesus. Because we have a unique relationship with our God it’s easy to lose sight of His majesty. One day, though, we’ll understand better Who we serve, and we will bow before Him. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000037580/LFL20181018.mp35bbcec4f1a7d5.mp3 Thu, 18 Oct 2018 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer Whatever difficulties we may experience, it always seems to be easier to bear when we have a friend who has gone through the same trouble before us. Knowing that a friend has survived gives us hope that we can survive as well. In Pastor Mark’s teaching, he reminds us that because Jesus lived as a human man he experienced the same temptations all men do. Having Jesus stand in as our sinless proxy allowed the requirement God demanded of mankind – perfection – to be satisfied. His death on the cross, paying the penalty for sin, freed all of us to enter God’s family. Whatever difficulties we may experience, it always seems to be easier to bear when we have a friend who has gone through the same trouble before us. Knowing that a friend has survived gives us hope that we can survive as well. In Pastor Mark’s teaching, he reminds us that because Jesus lived as a human man he experienced the same temptations all men do. Having Jesus stand in as our sinless proxy allowed the requirement God demanded of mankind – perfection – to be satisfied. His death on the cross, paying the penalty for sin, freed all of us to enter God’s family. Whatever difficulties we may experience, it always seems to be easier to bear when we have a friend who has gone through the same trouble before us. Knowing that a friend has survived gives us hope that we can survive as well. In Pastor Mark’s teaching, he reminds us that because Jesus lived as a human man he experienced the same temptations all men do. Having Jesus stand in as our sinless proxy allowed the requirement God demanded of mankind – perfection – to be satisfied. His death on the cross, paying the penalty for sin, freed all of us to enter God’s family. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000037582/LFL20181017.mp35bbcec94b2f74.mp3 Wed, 17 Oct 2018 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer How many of us make promises on New Years’ Day? How many of us have failed by Groundhog Day? Don’t raise your hands. Humankind seems to have the tendency to make promises we can’t keep hard-wired into our DNA. Pastor Mark, in teaching from the book of Philippians, reminds us that we need to become like Jesus in every way. Not just in what we’d call “piety” – the churchy stuff – but in every area of our lives. We’re supposed to do what we can to further the kingdom of God, which includes helping one another. We need to move from empty promises to action. How many of us make promises on New Years’ Day? How many of us have failed by Groundhog Day? Don’t raise your hands. Humankind seems to have the tendency to make promises we can’t keep hard-wired into our DNA. Pastor Mark, in teaching from the book of Philippians, reminds us that we need to become like Jesus in every way. Not just in what we’d call “piety” – the churchy stuff – but in every area of our lives. We’re supposed to do what we can to further the kingdom of God, which includes helping one another. We need to move from empty promises to action. How many of us make promises on New Years’ Day? How many of us have failed by Groundhog Day? Don’t raise your hands. Humankind seems to have the tendency to make promises we can’t keep hard-wired into our DNA. Pastor Mark, in teaching from the book of Philippians, reminds us that we need to become like Jesus in every way. Not just in what we’d call “piety” – the churchy stuff – but in every area of our lives. We’re supposed to do what we can to further the kingdom of God, which includes helping one another. We need to move from empty promises to action. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000037583/LFL20181016.mp35bbcecf41f1e7.mp3 Tue, 16 Oct 2018 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer The idea of having unlimited power and then willingly putting it aside to save a people who aren’t really interested in you seems like madness. What most people – Christians and non-Christians alike – fail to grasp is the depth of love Jesus had (and has) for the people He created. That love compelled Jesus to come to earth and do what He did. Pastor Mark is using the Apostle Paul’s letter to the Philippian church to teach about service and sacrifice, and the Christians’ mandate to be like Jesus in every way possible. We need to learn to love and serve like Jesus. The idea of having unlimited power and then willingly putting it aside to save a people who aren’t really interested in you seems like madness. What most people – Christians and non-Christians alike – fail to grasp is the depth of love Jesus had (and has) for the people He created. That love compelled Jesus to come to earth and do what He did. Pastor Mark is using the Apostle Paul’s letter to the Philippian church to teach about service and sacrifice, and the Christians’ mandate to be like Jesus in every way possible. We need to learn to love and serve like Jesus. The idea of having unlimited power and then willingly putting it aside to save a people who aren’t really interested in you seems like madness. What most people – Christians and non-Christians alike – fail to grasp is the depth of love Jesus had (and has) for the people He created. That love compelled Jesus to come to earth and do what He did. Pastor Mark is using the Apostle Paul’s letter to the Philippian church to teach about service and sacrifice, and the Christians’ mandate to be like Jesus in every way possible. We need to learn to love and serve like Jesus. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000037584/LFL20181015.mp35bbced3150b3e.mp3 Mon, 15 Oct 2018 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer The philosophy underpinning Christianity is the inverse of the philosophy of the world system. The world says that if you want to advance you have to walk on people; Christianity says to advance we need to serve people. Jesus, Who created the universe, came as a human baby and grew up serving others rather than coming to rule this world. Pastor Mark is teaching the importance for the Christ follower to actually follow Christs’ example. We must allow the Holy Spirit to change our hearts so that we are following Jesus’ thinking, not the thinking we grew up with prior to our salvation. The philosophy underpinning Christianity is the inverse of the philosophy of the world system. The world says that if you want to advance you have to walk on people; Christianity says to advance we need to serve people. Jesus, Who created the universe, came as a human baby and grew up serving others rather than coming to rule this world. Pastor Mark is teaching the importance for the Christ follower to actually follow Christs’ example. We must allow the Holy Spirit to change our hearts so that we are following Jesus’ thinking, not the thinking we grew up with prior to our salvation. The philosophy underpinning Christianity is the inverse of the philosophy of the world system. The world says that if you want to advance you have to walk on people; Christianity says to advance we need to serve people. Jesus, Who created the universe, came as a human baby and grew up serving others rather than coming to rule this world. Pastor Mark is teaching the importance for the Christ follower to actually follow Christs’ example. We must allow the Holy Spirit to change our hearts so that we are following Jesus’ thinking, not the thinking we grew up with prior to our salvation. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000037419/LFL20181012.mp35bb3b945a5fcd.mp3 Fri, 12 Oct 2018 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer The philosophy of Christianity is the complete inverse of the world’s philosophy. The world’s method of getting ahead is to walk on other people. Many of us have experienced that. Jesus says that to get ahead, serve other people first. As believers in Christ the challenge is to live in this world while doing life God’s way and trusting Him for the result. Pastor Mark is teaching from Philippians and using the words of the Apostle Paul to remind us that our main purpose is to make God look good. As we do that, He will cause all of the other things in life to fall into their proper place. The philosophy of Christianity is the complete inverse of the world’s philosophy. The world’s method of getting ahead is to walk on other people. Many of us have experienced that. Jesus says that to get ahead, serve other people first. As believers in Christ the challenge is to live in this world while doing life God’s way and trusting Him for the result. Pastor Mark is teaching from Philippians and using the words of the Apostle Paul to remind us that our main purpose is to make God look good. As we do that, He will cause all of the other things in life to fall into their proper place. The philosophy of Christianity is the complete inverse of the world’s philosophy. The world’s method of getting ahead is to walk on other people. Many of us have experienced that. Jesus says that to get ahead, serve other people first. As believers in Christ the challenge is to live in this world while doing life God’s way and trusting Him for the result. Pastor Mark is teaching from Philippians and using the words of the Apostle Paul to remind us that our main purpose is to make God look good. As we do that, He will cause all of the other things in life to fall into their proper place. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000037426/LFL20181011.mp35bb3b9d133e4d.mp3 Thu, 11 Oct 2018 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer What is the purpose of the Church universal? Why are we still here on this earth? Why, right after we got saved, didn’t God just whisk us into heaven to praise Him in front of His throne? Jesus gave the answer in His prayer in John 17. Our purpose is to demonstrate the unity that only God can bring about, showing the world the truth of what we believe. Pastor Mark is using Philippians to teach us in a more in-depth manner the necessity of believers to behave like a family. More than merely an organization, we become a living entity, allowing the Spirit of God to work through us to the world around us. What is the purpose of the Church universal? Why are we still here on this earth? Why, right after we got saved, didn’t God just whisk us into heaven to praise Him in front of His throne? Jesus gave the answer in His prayer in John 17. Our purpose is to demonstrate the unity that only God can bring about, showing the world the truth of what we believe. Pastor Mark is using Philippians to teach us in a more in-depth manner the necessity of believers to behave like a family. More than merely an organization, we become a living entity, allowing the Spirit of God to work through us to the world around us. What is the purpose of the Church universal? Why are we still here on this earth? Why, right after we got saved, didn’t God just whisk us into heaven to praise Him in front of His throne? Jesus gave the answer in His prayer in John 17. Our purpose is to demonstrate the unity that only God can bring about, showing the world the truth of what we believe. Pastor Mark is using Philippians to teach us in a more in-depth manner the necessity of believers to behave like a family. More than merely an organization, we become a living entity, allowing the Spirit of God to work through us to the world around us. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000037431/LFL20181010.mp35bb3ba21c0103.mp3 Wed, 10 Oct 2018 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer Everyone goes through difficulties in life. We’ve all had hard times of one sort or another. One of the most difficult experiences to deal with is that of not having someone to share that burden with. As Pastor Mark is teaching, one of the benefits of being a Christian is that we have the presence of the Holy Spirit within us and with us. The comfort, wisdom and guidance offered provide things the world without Christ can’t fathom. The other thing Christians should offer to each other is to come along side each other, providing support and prayer as necessary. Everyone goes through difficulties in life. We’ve all had hard times of one sort or another. One of the most difficult experiences to deal with is that of not having someone to share that burden with. As Pastor Mark is teaching, one of the benefits of being a Christian is that we have the presence of the Holy Spirit within us and with us. The comfort, wisdom and guidance offered provide things the world without Christ can’t fathom. The other thing Christians should offer to each other is to come along side each other, providing support and prayer as necessary. Everyone goes through difficulties in life. We’ve all had hard times of one sort or another. One of the most difficult experiences to deal with is that of not having someone to share that burden with. As Pastor Mark is teaching, one of the benefits of being a Christian is that we have the presence of the Holy Spirit within us and with us. The comfort, wisdom and guidance offered provide things the world without Christ can’t fathom. The other thing Christians should offer to each other is to come along side each other, providing support and prayer as necessary. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000037434/LFL20181009.mp35bb3ba5b76955.mp3 Tue, 09 Oct 2018 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer For many people, the idea of talking to someone, especially a friend, about Jesus brings feelings of terror. We worry about rejection, of not looking “cool”, of being thought of as a religious fanatic. Many of these things might happen. Pastor Mark is teaching that we need to remember that there are worse things than what our imagination can conjure up. One is for our friends to go to a Christless grave. He is encouraging us to attack our fear and to be obedient to what Jesus told us to do. We need to love our friends and family enough to share the truth of the Gospel with them. For many people, the idea of talking to someone, especially a friend, about Jesus brings feelings of terror. We worry about rejection, of not looking “cool”, of being thought of as a religious fanatic. Many of these things might happen. Pastor Mark is teaching that we need to remember that there are worse things than what our imagination can conjure up. One is for our friends to go to a Christless grave. He is encouraging us to attack our fear and to be obedient to what Jesus told us to do. We need to love our friends and family enough to share the truth of the Gospel with them. For many people, the idea of talking to someone, especially a friend, about Jesus brings feelings of terror. We worry about rejection, of not looking “cool”, of being thought of as a religious fanatic. Many of these things might happen. Pastor Mark is teaching that we need to remember that there are worse things than what our imagination can conjure up. One is for our friends to go to a Christless grave. He is encouraging us to attack our fear and to be obedient to what Jesus told us to do. We need to love our friends and family enough to share the truth of the Gospel with them. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000037437/LFL20181008.mp35bb3bb2225184.mp3 Mon, 08 Oct 2018 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer Generally speaking, we’re not used to thinking about life in terms of conflict. Our lives are very comfortable and predictable, pretty much like we want them to be. The Bible, however, speaks of the believer’s life in military terms; it’s Jesus and us against Satan and his minions. Pastor Mark reminds us that our focus should be on advancing the kingdom of God on this earth, exposing those around us to the love of God. This will require that we keep our attention on Jesus and what He wants from us and not be distracted by petty squabbles. Instead, we need to work at being unified. Generally speaking, we’re not used to thinking about life in terms of conflict. Our lives are very comfortable and predictable, pretty much like we want them to be. The Bible, however, speaks of the believer’s life in military terms; it’s Jesus and us against Satan and his minions. Pastor Mark reminds us that our focus should be on advancing the kingdom of God on this earth, exposing those around us to the love of God. This will require that we keep our attention on Jesus and what He wants from us and not be distracted by petty squabbles. Instead, we need to work at being unified. Generally speaking, we’re not used to thinking about life in terms of conflict. Our lives are very comfortable and predictable, pretty much like we want them to be. The Bible, however, speaks of the believer’s life in military terms; it’s Jesus and us against Satan and his minions. Pastor Mark reminds us that our focus should be on advancing the kingdom of God on this earth, exposing those around us to the love of God. This will require that we keep our attention on Jesus and what He wants from us and not be distracted by petty squabbles. Instead, we need to work at being unified. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000036962/LFL20181005.mp35b9feb076e0ae.mp3 Fri, 05 Oct 2018 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer Everyone wants to feel that they have value, whether to themselves or to others. Oftentimes we feel devalued because we don’t think people recognize our contributions or see our finer qualities, and we end up seeking value in things like bank accounts or professional accomplishments. Pastor Mark is teaching that the most important value we can have is to recognize that God thought enough of us to send Jesus to take our place in punishment so that we could have a renewed relationship with Him. Understanding His value of us will change our lives for the better. Everyone wants to feel that they have value, whether to themselves or to others. Oftentimes we feel devalued because we don’t think people recognize our contributions or see our finer qualities, and we end up seeking value in things like bank accounts or professional accomplishments. Pastor Mark is teaching that the most important value we can have is to recognize that God thought enough of us to send Jesus to take our place in punishment so that we could have a renewed relationship with Him. Understanding His value of us will change our lives for the better. Everyone wants to feel that they have value, whether to themselves or to others. Oftentimes we feel devalued because we don’t think people recognize our contributions or see our finer qualities, and we end up seeking value in things like bank accounts or professional accomplishments. Pastor Mark is teaching that the most important value we can have is to recognize that God thought enough of us to send Jesus to take our place in punishment so that we could have a renewed relationship with Him. Understanding His value of us will change our lives for the better. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000036963/LFL20181004.mp35b9feb526e6ef.mp3 Thu, 04 Oct 2018 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer It’s interesting that the religious leaders called Jesus “a friend of tax collectors and sinners”, which was meant as an insult. Jesus didn’t take it that way, though, because He truly loved those tax collectors and sinners. They felt comfortable around Him, even though He did speak to them about their sinful lifestyles. Pastor Mark in his teaching challenges us to ask ourselves whether we are the kind of person others want to be around. If we call ourselves followers of Christ, we need to become the type of people others not only like to be around but want to be around. It’s interesting that the religious leaders called Jesus “a friend of tax collectors and sinners”, which was meant as an insult. Jesus didn’t take it that way, though, because He truly loved those tax collectors and sinners. They felt comfortable around Him, even though He did speak to them about their sinful lifestyles. Pastor Mark in his teaching challenges us to ask ourselves whether we are the kind of person others want to be around. If we call ourselves followers of Christ, we need to become the type of people others not only like to be around but want to be around. It’s interesting that the religious leaders called Jesus “a friend of tax collectors and sinners”, which was meant as an insult. Jesus didn’t take it that way, though, because He truly loved those tax collectors and sinners. They felt comfortable around Him, even though He did speak to them about their sinful lifestyles. Pastor Mark in his teaching challenges us to ask ourselves whether we are the kind of person others want to be around. If we call ourselves followers of Christ, we need to become the type of people others not only like to be around but want to be around. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000036964/LFL20181003.mp35b9feb9612c79.mp3 Wed, 03 Oct 2018 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer At times it’s so tempting to take the easy path in our relationship with God and just go through the motions – attending church services and functions, looking the right way and so on. This is what we read about in the Gospels and Acts – the religious leaders who looked like they had it all together but who Jesus condemned for their hypocrisy. Pastor Mark is teaching us that God’s intent for us is to attain the character of Jesus. Even though we won’t achieve that while we’re on this earth, He uses our lives and our trusting and obeying Him to change us into who He has planned us to be. At times it’s so tempting to take the easy path in our relationship with God and just go through the motions – attending church services and functions, looking the right way and so on. This is what we read about in the Gospels and Acts – the religious leaders who looked like they had it all together but who Jesus condemned for their hypocrisy. Pastor Mark is teaching us that God’s intent for us is to attain the character of Jesus. Even though we won’t achieve that while we’re on this earth, He uses our lives and our trusting and obeying Him to change us into who He has planned us to be. At times it’s so tempting to take the easy path in our relationship with God and just go through the motions – attending church services and functions, looking the right way and so on. This is what we read about in the Gospels and Acts – the religious leaders who looked like they had it all together but who Jesus condemned for their hypocrisy. Pastor Mark is teaching us that God’s intent for us is to attain the character of Jesus. Even though we won’t achieve that while we’re on this earth, He uses our lives and our trusting and obeying Him to change us into who He has planned us to be. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000036965/LFL20181002.mp35b9febd96311e.mp3 Tue, 02 Oct 2018 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer If you’re a parent you probably have had occasion to call after your child only to have them ignore you. This can be very frustrating, especially if you’re trying to keep them from danger. These episodes usually end with a reprimand and maybe restricting movement or activity. Pastor Mark is teaching that our relationship with God is much the same. He has given us His word in the Bible for us to learn some of how He thinks and wants us to behave. When we take the time to learn what He expects from us and then obey Him, we find that we get into less trouble on our own. If you’re a parent you probably have had occasion to call after your child only to have them ignore you. This can be very frustrating, especially if you’re trying to keep them from danger. These episodes usually end with a reprimand and maybe restricting movement or activity. Pastor Mark is teaching that our relationship with God is much the same. He has given us His word in the Bible for us to learn some of how He thinks and wants us to behave. When we take the time to learn what He expects from us and then obey Him, we find that we get into less trouble on our own. If you’re a parent you probably have had occasion to call after your child only to have them ignore you. This can be very frustrating, especially if you’re trying to keep them from danger. These episodes usually end with a reprimand and maybe restricting movement or activity. Pastor Mark is teaching that our relationship with God is much the same. He has given us His word in the Bible for us to learn some of how He thinks and wants us to behave. When we take the time to learn what He expects from us and then obey Him, we find that we get into less trouble on our own. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000036966/LFL20181001.mp35b9fec2226d1e.mp3 Mon, 01 Oct 2018 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer If you’ve been a Christian for any length of time I’m sure you’ve seen or heard (or maybe done) some wacky things by people who say they’re trying to get “closer to God”. Creating communes, rejecting “modern” conveniences – the list goes on. The apostle Paul had a much simpler idea about what it means to live for Christ. Pastor Mark will be teaching about the simple concept of making obedience to Christ the main priority in our lives. That doesn’t mean you have to escape to the wilderness; it simply means you make pleasing God your number one goal and serving Him rather than ourselves or stuff. If you’ve been a Christian for any length of time I’m sure you’ve seen or heard (or maybe done) some wacky things by people who say they’re trying to get “closer to God”. Creating communes, rejecting “modern” conveniences – the list goes on. The apostle Paul had a much simpler idea about what it means to live for Christ. Pastor Mark will be teaching about the simple concept of making obedience to Christ the main priority in our lives. That doesn’t mean you have to escape to the wilderness; it simply means you make pleasing God your number one goal and serving Him rather than ourselves or stuff. If you’ve been a Christian for any length of time I’m sure you’ve seen or heard (or maybe done) some wacky things by people who say they’re trying to get “closer to God”. Creating communes, rejecting “modern” conveniences – the list goes on. The apostle Paul had a much simpler idea about what it means to live for Christ. Pastor Mark will be teaching about the simple concept of making obedience to Christ the main priority in our lives. That doesn’t mean you have to escape to the wilderness; it simply means you make pleasing God your number one goal and serving Him rather than ourselves or stuff. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000036991/LFL20180928.mp35ba138c0496d5.mp3 Fri, 28 Sep 2018 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer There’s an old saying – “no man is an island”. This refers to the reality that we were made to be social, to work and live together. The Bible speaks of believers as members of a body, like cells or our organs. In the passage Pastor Mark will be teaching from the apostle Paul indicates his longing to be with those to whom he’s writing – he misses them. In John 17 Jesus prayed to the Father that we would show the world His love by the love we Christ followers have for one another. We can’t display that love without being together, having conflicts but working them out. There’s an old saying – “no man is an island”. This refers to the reality that we were made to be social, to work and live together. The Bible speaks of believers as members of a body, like cells or our organs. In the passage Pastor Mark will be teaching from the apostle Paul indicates his longing to be with those to whom he’s writing – he misses them. In John 17 Jesus prayed to the Father that we would show the world His love by the love we Christ followers have for one another. We can’t display that love without being together, having conflicts but working them out. There’s an old saying – “no man is an island”. This refers to the reality that we were made to be social, to work and live together. The Bible speaks of believers as members of a body, like cells or our organs. In the passage Pastor Mark will be teaching from the apostle Paul indicates his longing to be with those to whom he’s writing – he misses them. In John 17 Jesus prayed to the Father that we would show the world His love by the love we Christ followers have for one another. We can’t display that love without being together, having conflicts but working them out. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000036992/LFL20180927.mp35ba1391226d9c.mp3 Thu, 27 Sep 2018 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer I don’t know about you, but thinking about my future death at some unknown time can sometimes makes me sad. Even though I know that when I die I’ll be with Jesus, the process or circumstances of my death don’t bring me happiness. Pastor Mark is teaching about the attitude of the apostle Paul, which was 180 degrees different. Even though he knew he faced imminent death, it was the last thing on his mind. He was concerned with the spiritual health of his readers as well as keeping his focus on serving Christ. His is the example we should strive to follow every day. I don’t know about you, but thinking about my future death at some unknown time can sometimes makes me sad. Even though I know that when I die I’ll be with Jesus, the process or circumstances of my death don’t bring me happiness. Pastor Mark is teaching about the attitude of the apostle Paul, which was 180 degrees different. Even though he knew he faced imminent death, it was the last thing on his mind. He was concerned with the spiritual health of his readers as well as keeping his focus on serving Christ. His is the example we should strive to follow every day. I don’t know about you, but thinking about my future death at some unknown time can sometimes makes me sad. Even though I know that when I die I’ll be with Jesus, the process or circumstances of my death don’t bring me happiness. Pastor Mark is teaching about the attitude of the apostle Paul, which was 180 degrees different. Even though he knew he faced imminent death, it was the last thing on his mind. He was concerned with the spiritual health of his readers as well as keeping his focus on serving Christ. His is the example we should strive to follow every day. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000036993/LFL20180926.mp35ba1396e87552.mp3 Wed, 26 Sep 2018 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer One of the problems the Church has is with the walls put up by the individual church assemblies. Differences in style and culture are used to create a “we vs. them” attitude. This is completely contrary to what Jesus prayed for in His famous John 17 prayer – the opposite of the unity Jesus wanted for His Church. Pastor Mark is teaching about the Apostle Paul’s focus on having the Gospel advanced throughout society. He didn’t care about getting credit or whether he even knew the individuals who were taking Christ to the people – he only cared that the name of Jesus was being spread. One of the problems the Church has is with the walls put up by the individual church assemblies. Differences in style and culture are used to create a “we vs. them” attitude. This is completely contrary to what Jesus prayed for in His famous John 17 prayer – the opposite of the unity Jesus wanted for His Church. Pastor Mark is teaching about the Apostle Paul’s focus on having the Gospel advanced throughout society. He didn’t care about getting credit or whether he even knew the individuals who were taking Christ to the people – he only cared that the name of Jesus was being spread. One of the problems the Church has is with the walls put up by the individual church assemblies. Differences in style and culture are used to create a “we vs. them” attitude. This is completely contrary to what Jesus prayed for in His famous John 17 prayer – the opposite of the unity Jesus wanted for His Church. Pastor Mark is teaching about the Apostle Paul’s focus on having the Gospel advanced throughout society. He didn’t care about getting credit or whether he even knew the individuals who were taking Christ to the people – he only cared that the name of Jesus was being spread. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000036994/LFL20180925.mp35ba139b289a2e.mp3 Tue, 25 Sep 2018 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer Jesus said to take the Gospel to the whole world. The original apostles and the emerging church did just that in their time. They did it without any of the technology we have. They did it by each believer sharing with their friends and neighbors. We seem to have largely left the job to the clergy, to the preachers, and wonder why it seems so few of our friends know about or are interested in Jesus. Pastor Mark is teaching that just like in the first century, the Gospel is spread by individual believers living Christlike lives in front of their friends and then sharing the Truth with them. Jesus said to take the Gospel to the whole world. The original apostles and the emerging church did just that in their time. They did it without any of the technology we have. They did it by each believer sharing with their friends and neighbors. We seem to have largely left the job to the clergy, to the preachers, and wonder why it seems so few of our friends know about or are interested in Jesus. Pastor Mark is teaching that just like in the first century, the Gospel is spread by individual believers living Christlike lives in front of their friends and then sharing the Truth with them. Jesus said to take the Gospel to the whole world. The original apostles and the emerging church did just that in their time. They did it without any of the technology we have. They did it by each believer sharing with their friends and neighbors. We seem to have largely left the job to the clergy, to the preachers, and wonder why it seems so few of our friends know about or are interested in Jesus. Pastor Mark is teaching that just like in the first century, the Gospel is spread by individual believers living Christlike lives in front of their friends and then sharing the Truth with them. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000036995/LFL20180924.mp35ba13a0295ebc.mp3 Mon, 24 Sep 2018 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer It’s hard to imagine being in the Apostle Paul’s position – held in prison and chained to a Roman guard 24 hours a day for 2 years. It’s even more remarkable to know that most of the letters we have from him were written while he was imprisoned. Pastor Mark is teaching from the book of Philippians and will share with us the attitude that Paul was able to have and maintain that allowed him to have such a positive outlook. He had learned to transcend his physical situation and focus on his true responsibility which was sharing the Gospel. This certainly is an example we need to learn to follow. It’s hard to imagine being in the Apostle Paul’s position – held in prison and chained to a Roman guard 24 hours a day for 2 years. It’s even more remarkable to know that most of the letters we have from him were written while he was imprisoned. Pastor Mark is teaching from the book of Philippians and will share with us the attitude that Paul was able to have and maintain that allowed him to have such a positive outlook. He had learned to transcend his physical situation and focus on his true responsibility which was sharing the Gospel. This certainly is an example we need to learn to follow. It’s hard to imagine being in the Apostle Paul’s position – held in prison and chained to a Roman guard 24 hours a day for 2 years. It’s even more remarkable to know that most of the letters we have from him were written while he was imprisoned. Pastor Mark is teaching from the book of Philippians and will share with us the attitude that Paul was able to have and maintain that allowed him to have such a positive outlook. He had learned to transcend his physical situation and focus on his true responsibility which was sharing the Gospel. This certainly is an example we need to learn to follow. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000036092/LFL20180921.mp35b980361e8466.mp3 Fri, 21 Sep 2018 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer One thing that people tend to underestimate is how much God actually loves them. We hear about Jesus’ sacrifice and brutal death and kind of understand how that was a significant thing for Him to do. It seems that we don’t really believe that God is concerned about the minutiae of our lives. Pastor Mark reminds those of us who have become followers of Christ that we can look back on our lives and see instances where someone was in the right place at the right time and who pointed us toward Jesus instead of our going the other way. God indeed loves us so much! One thing that people tend to underestimate is how much God actually loves them. We hear about Jesus’ sacrifice and brutal death and kind of understand how that was a significant thing for Him to do. It seems that we don’t really believe that God is concerned about the minutiae of our lives. Pastor Mark reminds those of us who have become followers of Christ that we can look back on our lives and see instances where someone was in the right place at the right time and who pointed us toward Jesus instead of our going the other way. God indeed loves us so much! One thing that people tend to underestimate is how much God actually loves them. We hear about Jesus’ sacrifice and brutal death and kind of understand how that was a significant thing for Him to do. It seems that we don’t really believe that God is concerned about the minutiae of our lives. Pastor Mark reminds those of us who have become followers of Christ that we can look back on our lives and see instances where someone was in the right place at the right time and who pointed us toward Jesus instead of our going the other way. God indeed loves us so much! http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000036093/LFL20180920.mp35b9803ccc67e5.mp3 Thu, 20 Sep 2018 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer You know, all kinds of people like to quote the Bible’s promises as though they applied to them, even though they want nothing to do with Jesus. It’s almost like God’s obligated to help them because well, He’s God, and He’s “all-loving or something like that”. As Pastor Mark is teaching, the promises God makes are subject to His conditions and qualifications. If we aren’t willing to play the game on His terms, we should not expect to be able to access His benefits. Scripture says that wisdom begins with the reverential fear of God; if we want to receive His benefits, that is where we must begin. You know, all kinds of people like to quote the Bible’s promises as though they applied to them, even though they want nothing to do with Jesus. It’s almost like God’s obligated to help them because well, He’s God, and He’s “all-loving or something like that”. As Pastor Mark is teaching, the promises God makes are subject to His conditions and qualifications. If we aren’t willing to play the game on His terms, we should not expect to be able to access His benefits. Scripture says that wisdom begins with the reverential fear of God; if we want to receive His benefits, that is where we must begin. You know, all kinds of people like to quote the Bible’s promises as though they applied to them, even though they want nothing to do with Jesus. It’s almost like God’s obligated to help them because well, He’s God, and He’s “all-loving or something like that”. As Pastor Mark is teaching, the promises God makes are subject to His conditions and qualifications. If we aren’t willing to play the game on His terms, we should not expect to be able to access His benefits. Scripture says that wisdom begins with the reverential fear of God; if we want to receive His benefits, that is where we must begin. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000036094/LFL20180919.mp35b98042f4a383.mp3 Wed, 19 Sep 2018 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer People often use the term “joy”; many equate it with the word “happy”. The Bible uses the term “blessed” which is often translated in English as happy. Scripture uses “joy” rather than happy because God wants to convey something different. As Pastor Mark is teaching, happiness is based on circumstances; joy is based on the character and reliability of God. That’s why in places like James 1 we’re encouraged to count all things joy – it involves God’s faithfulness and ability to care for us despite our circumstances. This is comforting and something we do well to remember. People often use the term “joy”; many equate it with the word “happy”. The Bible uses the term “blessed” which is often translated in English as happy. Scripture uses “joy” rather than happy because God wants to convey something different. As Pastor Mark is teaching, happiness is based on circumstances; joy is based on the character and reliability of God. That’s why in places like James 1 we’re encouraged to count all things joy – it involves God’s faithfulness and ability to care for us despite our circumstances. This is comforting and something we do well to remember. People often use the term “joy”; many equate it with the word “happy”. The Bible uses the term “blessed” which is often translated in English as happy. Scripture uses “joy” rather than happy because God wants to convey something different. As Pastor Mark is teaching, happiness is based on circumstances; joy is based on the character and reliability of God. That’s why in places like James 1 we’re encouraged to count all things joy – it involves God’s faithfulness and ability to care for us despite our circumstances. This is comforting and something we do well to remember. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000036095/LFL20180918.mp35b98048ccb44d.mp3 Tue, 18 Sep 2018 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer Our lives, all of us, have ups and downs. We get a promotion at work; we get laid off from work. The Bible makes it clear that everyone will have highs and lows in life. There should be a difference between the world and the Christ follower in how these things are viewed and handled. Unfortunately too often we Christians don’t deal with life much differently than the unbelieving world. Pastor Mark is teaching about the resources we have as Christ followers. God has made His power and wisdom available to those who are in His kingdom. We just need to make use of it. Our lives, all of us, have ups and downs. We get a promotion at work; we get laid off from work. The Bible makes it clear that everyone will have highs and lows in life. There should be a difference between the world and the Christ follower in how these things are viewed and handled. Unfortunately too often we Christians don’t deal with life much differently than the unbelieving world. Pastor Mark is teaching about the resources we have as Christ followers. God has made His power and wisdom available to those who are in His kingdom. We just need to make use of it. Our lives, all of us, have ups and downs. We get a promotion at work; we get laid off from work. The Bible makes it clear that everyone will have highs and lows in life. There should be a difference between the world and the Christ follower in how these things are viewed and handled. Unfortunately too often we Christians don’t deal with life much differently than the unbelieving world. Pastor Mark is teaching about the resources we have as Christ followers. God has made His power and wisdom available to those who are in His kingdom. We just need to make use of it. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000036096/LFL20180917.mp35b9804c7cd61f.mp3 Mon, 17 Sep 2018 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer We like to think that we’re pretty good people, don’t we? We don’t break any major laws – don’t ask about speeding, though. We aren’t doing things worthy of being thrown in jail so we’re good, right? Well, Pastor Mark will teach us through the writings of the apostle Paul that God’s standard is a little bit higher than ours. Jesus, in fact, taught that our thoughts – not only our outward actions – were enough to condemn us in God’s eyes. We’ll learn that God’s redemption through Christ is the only way to wipe our slate clean. Paul was praying that the people in Philippi would embrace this concept. We like to think that we’re pretty good people, don’t we? We don’t break any major laws – don’t ask about speeding, though. We aren’t doing things worthy of being thrown in jail so we’re good, right? Well, Pastor Mark will teach us through the writings of the apostle Paul that God’s standard is a little bit higher than ours. Jesus, in fact, taught that our thoughts – not only our outward actions – were enough to condemn us in God’s eyes. We’ll learn that God’s redemption through Christ is the only way to wipe our slate clean. Paul was praying that the people in Philippi would embrace this concept. We like to think that we’re pretty good people, don’t we? We don’t break any major laws – don’t ask about speeding, though. We aren’t doing things worthy of being thrown in jail so we’re good, right? Well, Pastor Mark will teach us through the writings of the apostle Paul that God’s standard is a little bit higher than ours. Jesus, in fact, taught that our thoughts – not only our outward actions – were enough to condemn us in God’s eyes. We’ll learn that God’s redemption through Christ is the only way to wipe our slate clean. Paul was praying that the people in Philippi would embrace this concept. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000033340/LFL20180914.mp35b7b12beab8fa.mp3 Fri, 14 Sep 2018 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer The apostle Paul cared about the recipients of his letters very much. He made his affections clear in all of his writings. He spoke often about the time he spent praying for them. Pastor Mark, teaching from the epistle to the Philippians, will recount Paul’s prayer to them and teach how we should be having the qualities Paul prayed for evident in our lives as well. The church at Philippi was facing challenges we may not ever face. We do, however, have our own challenges and we need God’s help to overcome those. Paul’s prayers can be used as examples of how we should pray for our brothers and sisters, too. The apostle Paul cared about the recipients of his letters very much. He made his affections clear in all of his writings. He spoke often about the time he spent praying for them. Pastor Mark, teaching from the epistle to the Philippians, will recount Paul’s prayer to them and teach how we should be having the qualities Paul prayed for evident in our lives as well. The church at Philippi was facing challenges we may not ever face. We do, however, have our own challenges and we need God’s help to overcome those. Paul’s prayers can be used as examples of how we should pray for our brothers and sisters, too. The apostle Paul cared about the recipients of his letters very much. He made his affections clear in all of his writings. He spoke often about the time he spent praying for them. Pastor Mark, teaching from the epistle to the Philippians, will recount Paul’s prayer to them and teach how we should be having the qualities Paul prayed for evident in our lives as well. The church at Philippi was facing challenges we may not ever face. We do, however, have our own challenges and we need God’s help to overcome those. Paul’s prayers can be used as examples of how we should pray for our brothers and sisters, too. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000033342/LFL20180913.mp35b7b130e29444.mp3 Thu, 13 Sep 2018 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer Everyone has areas in their lives where they’re faking it – where they are pretending to be someone they’re not. It may be a big thing or a small thing but because we’re fallen beings we have areas of falsity in our lives. Hopefully you’re aware of it and are allowing God to make you more of a person of integrity. Pastor Mark, using the writings of the apostle Paul, reminds us of the inconsistencies in our lives and our need to let God cleanse us of them. Another thing to remember is that God, because He loves us, won’t let us get away with these forever – there is a judgment coming. Everyone has areas in their lives where they’re faking it – where they are pretending to be someone they’re not. It may be a big thing or a small thing but because we’re fallen beings we have areas of falsity in our lives. Hopefully you’re aware of it and are allowing God to make you more of a person of integrity. Pastor Mark, using the writings of the apostle Paul, reminds us of the inconsistencies in our lives and our need to let God cleanse us of them. Another thing to remember is that God, because He loves us, won’t let us get away with these forever – there is a judgment coming. Everyone has areas in their lives where they’re faking it – where they are pretending to be someone they’re not. It may be a big thing or a small thing but because we’re fallen beings we have areas of falsity in our lives. Hopefully you’re aware of it and are allowing God to make you more of a person of integrity. Pastor Mark, using the writings of the apostle Paul, reminds us of the inconsistencies in our lives and our need to let God cleanse us of them. Another thing to remember is that God, because He loves us, won’t let us get away with these forever – there is a judgment coming. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000033343/LFL20180912.mp35b7b136ecab57.mp3 Wed, 12 Sep 2018 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer We all hate hypocrisy. We don’t like seeing it in those around us and we avoid looking at instances of it in our own lives. The problem when we don’t deal with hypocrisy in our own lives is that we can’t hide it from others. As a result it affects the quality of our Christian witness to the unsaved world. Pastor Mark is teaching us, through the words of the apostle Paul, of our need to pray for one another as well as for ourselves that God would make our hearts pure. This doesn’t mean that we won’t mess up; it means that our desire is to always do the things God wants us to be doing. We all hate hypocrisy. We don’t like seeing it in those around us and we avoid looking at instances of it in our own lives. The problem when we don’t deal with hypocrisy in our own lives is that we can’t hide it from others. As a result it affects the quality of our Christian witness to the unsaved world. Pastor Mark is teaching us, through the words of the apostle Paul, of our need to pray for one another as well as for ourselves that God would make our hearts pure. This doesn’t mean that we won’t mess up; it means that our desire is to always do the things God wants us to be doing. We all hate hypocrisy. We don’t like seeing it in those around us and we avoid looking at instances of it in our own lives. The problem when we don’t deal with hypocrisy in our own lives is that we can’t hide it from others. As a result it affects the quality of our Christian witness to the unsaved world. Pastor Mark is teaching us, through the words of the apostle Paul, of our need to pray for one another as well as for ourselves that God would make our hearts pure. This doesn’t mean that we won’t mess up; it means that our desire is to always do the things God wants us to be doing. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000033344/LFL20180911.mp35b7b13c3caddb.mp3 Tue, 11 Sep 2018 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer There’s a very popular restaurant chain whose main drawing card is buffet-style eating. They have lots of different types of food prepared and the customer picks and chooses what they want to eat. We in America are so used to being able to select from competing options we tend to think that all of life is like that, including how we relate to God. Pastor Mark in his teaching reminds us that God doesn’t offer a buffet when it comes to relating to Him. He will have us all the way or not at all. We find out that when we attempt to go halfway in our relationship with God that it is dissatisfying – we must be all in. There’s a very popular restaurant chain whose main drawing card is buffet-style eating. They have lots of different types of food prepared and the customer picks and chooses what they want to eat. We in America are so used to being able to select from competing options we tend to think that all of life is like that, including how we relate to God. Pastor Mark in his teaching reminds us that God doesn’t offer a buffet when it comes to relating to Him. He will have us all the way or not at all. We find out that when we attempt to go halfway in our relationship with God that it is dissatisfying – we must be all in. There’s a very popular restaurant chain whose main drawing card is buffet-style eating. They have lots of different types of food prepared and the customer picks and chooses what they want to eat. We in America are so used to being able to select from competing options we tend to think that all of life is like that, including how we relate to God. Pastor Mark in his teaching reminds us that God doesn’t offer a buffet when it comes to relating to Him. He will have us all the way or not at all. We find out that when we attempt to go halfway in our relationship with God that it is dissatisfying – we must be all in. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000033345/LFL20180910.mp35b7b141769930.mp3 Mon, 10 Sep 2018 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer Because of all of the information that’s available to us nowadays it’s easy to live vicariously through someone else’s eyes. We can spend so much time watching or listening to another person’s account that we think we actually know about the subject matter. When we actually visit the place, many times we find out that our observations didn’t prepare us for the reality of what we experience. Pastor Mark is teaching that in the same way, knowing about God is not the same as experiencing a relationship with Him. The experience is far richer than we ever imagined it would be. Because of all of the information that’s available to us nowadays it’s easy to live vicariously through someone else’s eyes. We can spend so much time watching or listening to another person’s account that we think we actually know about the subject matter. When we actually visit the place, many times we find out that our observations didn’t prepare us for the reality of what we experience. Pastor Mark is teaching that in the same way, knowing about God is not the same as experiencing a relationship with Him. The experience is far richer than we ever imagined it would be. Because of all of the information that’s available to us nowadays it’s easy to live vicariously through someone else’s eyes. We can spend so much time watching or listening to another person’s account that we think we actually know about the subject matter. When we actually visit the place, many times we find out that our observations didn’t prepare us for the reality of what we experience. Pastor Mark is teaching that in the same way, knowing about God is not the same as experiencing a relationship with Him. The experience is far richer than we ever imagined it would be. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000033129/LFL20180907.mp35b71c9329893e.mp3 Fri, 07 Sep 2018 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor jd farag, kanpastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapeleohe, in spirit and truth, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer The Bible tells us to pray without ceasing; it also tells us to pray for everything. Here in America, because of our vast material blessings, we seem to have a hard time asking God to supply our needs. We tell ourselves that He has more important things to concern Himself with. Sometimes we’re afraid He’ll say, “No”. Both of these attitudes indicate a lack of trust in God. Pastor Mark in his teaching will be reminding us of our need to recognize that everything we have comes from God. We should remember that He loves us and that He will provide His best for us. The Bible tells us to pray without ceasing; it also tells us to pray for everything. Here in America, because of our vast material blessings, we seem to have a hard time asking God to supply our needs. We tell ourselves that He has more important things to concern Himself with. Sometimes we’re afraid He’ll say, “No”. Both of these attitudes indicate a lack of trust in God. Pastor Mark in his teaching will be reminding us of our need to recognize that everything we have comes from God. We should remember that He loves us and that He will provide His best for us. The Bible tells us to pray without ceasing; it also tells us to pray for everything. Here in America, because of our vast material blessings, we seem to have a hard time asking God to supply our needs. We tell ourselves that He has more important things to concern Himself with. Sometimes we’re afraid He’ll say, “No”. Both of these attitudes indicate a lack of trust in God. Pastor Mark in his teaching will be reminding us of our need to recognize that everything we have comes from God. We should remember that He loves us and that He will provide His best for us. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000033130/LFL20180906.mp35b71c9a1836da.mp3 Thu, 06 Sep 2018 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer We all do or fail to do things in our lives that we regret. Particularly as we get older, the list of regrets can grow and become overwhelming. One of the things we often have remorse over not doing is saying a kind word to a friend or loved one. We seem to have been conditioned to think of such things as “corny” or that it will not be appreciated. Pastor Mark is teaching us about the importance of conveying feelings to those we love using the example of the apostle Paul. He had a deep love for the people of Philippi and wasn’t afraid to convey it. This is a good example for us to emulate. We all do or fail to do things in our lives that we regret. Particularly as we get older, the list of regrets can grow and become overwhelming. One of the things we often have remorse over not doing is saying a kind word to a friend or loved one. We seem to have been conditioned to think of such things as “corny” or that it will not be appreciated. Pastor Mark is teaching us about the importance of conveying feelings to those we love using the example of the apostle Paul. He had a deep love for the people of Philippi and wasn’t afraid to convey it. This is a good example for us to emulate. We all do or fail to do things in our lives that we regret. Particularly as we get older, the list of regrets can grow and become overwhelming. One of the things we often have remorse over not doing is saying a kind word to a friend or loved one. We seem to have been conditioned to think of such things as “corny” or that it will not be appreciated. Pastor Mark is teaching us about the importance of conveying feelings to those we love using the example of the apostle Paul. He had a deep love for the people of Philippi and wasn’t afraid to convey it. This is a good example for us to emulate. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000033131/LFL20180905.mp35b71ca2ba612f.mp3 Wed, 05 Sep 2018 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer Unless we’re part of the leadership, we don’t often think about the responsibility the church leader has in God’s eyes. If we read the scriptures it’s clearly laid out what God expects from those who lead His people. So often the case is that we don’t hear about the church leaders who are faithfully obeying the dictates God laid out and are trying to reach the standard He has set. Pastor Mark reminds us that because of the immense pressure God has put on pastors and elders we need to be in prayer for them that God would protect them as they try to lead us to a deeper walk with Christ. Unless we’re part of the leadership, we don’t often think about the responsibility the church leader has in God’s eyes. If we read the scriptures it’s clearly laid out what God expects from those who lead His people. So often the case is that we don’t hear about the church leaders who are faithfully obeying the dictates God laid out and are trying to reach the standard He has set. Pastor Mark reminds us that because of the immense pressure God has put on pastors and elders we need to be in prayer for them that God would protect them as they try to lead us to a deeper walk with Christ. Unless we’re part of the leadership, we don’t often think about the responsibility the church leader has in God’s eyes. If we read the scriptures it’s clearly laid out what God expects from those who lead His people. So often the case is that we don’t hear about the church leaders who are faithfully obeying the dictates God laid out and are trying to reach the standard He has set. Pastor Mark reminds us that because of the immense pressure God has put on pastors and elders we need to be in prayer for them that God would protect them as they try to lead us to a deeper walk with Christ. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000033132/LFL20180904.mp35b71ca8963658.mp3 Tue, 04 Sep 2018 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer It’s tough to want to obey the Bible’s commands to obey and submit to church leadership. We make all kinds of excuses, usually using the example of some unbiblical pastor or televangelist, as though our local leader is going to become something like a Jim Jones. In Pastor Mark’s teaching, he’s reminding us that the leader who is following Jesus will do his best to be what God wants him to be toward the flock. He will be humble and despite his own personal weaknesses will do everything he can to be a model of consistency and model his pursuit of Christ to his followers. It’s tough to want to obey the Bible’s commands to obey and submit to church leadership. We make all kinds of excuses, usually using the example of some unbiblical pastor or televangelist, as though our local leader is going to become something like a Jim Jones. In Pastor Mark’s teaching, he’s reminding us that the leader who is following Jesus will do his best to be what God wants him to be toward the flock. He will be humble and despite his own personal weaknesses will do everything he can to be a model of consistency and model his pursuit of Christ to his followers. It’s tough to want to obey the Bible’s commands to obey and submit to church leadership. We make all kinds of excuses, usually using the example of some unbiblical pastor or televangelist, as though our local leader is going to become something like a Jim Jones. In Pastor Mark’s teaching, he’s reminding us that the leader who is following Jesus will do his best to be what God wants him to be toward the flock. He will be humble and despite his own personal weaknesses will do everything he can to be a model of consistency and model his pursuit of Christ to his followers. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000033133/LFL20180903.mp35b71cae77c40d.mp3 Mon, 03 Sep 2018 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer All around the world we see examples of leaders that run roughshod over their subjects or those they are supposedly serving. Despots, dictators and just bad people that happen to be in charge of corporations, countries and churches. Pastor Mark is teaching what Biblical leadership of the church should look like. Using Jesus as his example, he is contrasting the leadership of the world with the ideal. It is important for us as church members to pay attention to what our church leaders are doing and saying, and to be sure that they are trying to attain to their (and our) example, Jesus Christ. All around the world we see examples of leaders that run roughshod over their subjects or those they are supposedly serving. Despots, dictators and just bad people that happen to be in charge of corporations, countries and churches. Pastor Mark is teaching what Biblical leadership of the church should look like. Using Jesus as his example, he is contrasting the leadership of the world with the ideal. It is important for us as church members to pay attention to what our church leaders are doing and saying, and to be sure that they are trying to attain to their (and our) example, Jesus Christ. All around the world we see examples of leaders that run roughshod over their subjects or those they are supposedly serving. Despots, dictators and just bad people that happen to be in charge of corporations, countries and churches. Pastor Mark is teaching what Biblical leadership of the church should look like. Using Jesus as his example, he is contrasting the leadership of the world with the ideal. It is important for us as church members to pay attention to what our church leaders are doing and saying, and to be sure that they are trying to attain to their (and our) example, Jesus Christ. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000033388/LFL20180831.mp35b7c5b2504f4f.mp3 Fri, 31 Aug 2018 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer Humans have a tendency to look back at what we remember as good times. Especially when we’re facing difficult circumstances, we often wish to escape to what we consider a simpler time, one without responsibilities and tasks pulling at us. Pastor Mark is teaching that while it’s good to remember from whence we came and the people that influenced us along the way, it’s also necessary for us to be interacting with people now. Getting to know those around us, sharing our faith, loving them like Jesus loves them – this is why God put us here and why He put His Spirit in us. Humans have a tendency to look back at what we remember as good times. Especially when we’re facing difficult circumstances, we often wish to escape to what we consider a simpler time, one without responsibilities and tasks pulling at us. Pastor Mark is teaching that while it’s good to remember from whence we came and the people that influenced us along the way, it’s also necessary for us to be interacting with people now. Getting to know those around us, sharing our faith, loving them like Jesus loves them – this is why God put us here and why He put His Spirit in us. Humans have a tendency to look back at what we remember as good times. Especially when we’re facing difficult circumstances, we often wish to escape to what we consider a simpler time, one without responsibilities and tasks pulling at us. Pastor Mark is teaching that while it’s good to remember from whence we came and the people that influenced us along the way, it’s also necessary for us to be interacting with people now. Getting to know those around us, sharing our faith, loving them like Jesus loves them – this is why God put us here and why He put His Spirit in us. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000033389/LFL20180830.mp35b7c5b8b6bb54.mp3 Thu, 30 Aug 2018 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer It seems harsh to say that someone who faithfully attends church, is there every time the door is open, might not actually know Jesus. The difficulty with this view is that Jesus Himself spoke most harshly about those who attended synagogue the most. He criticized them because they were all about the outward appearance while not having an actual relationship with God. Pastor Mark is warning us against slipping into the same mindset. We need to remember that we go to church to deepen our relationship with God and with likeminded people, not to impress folks by our false piety. It seems harsh to say that someone who faithfully attends church, is there every time the door is open, might not actually know Jesus. The difficulty with this view is that Jesus Himself spoke most harshly about those who attended synagogue the most. He criticized them because they were all about the outward appearance while not having an actual relationship with God. Pastor Mark is warning us against slipping into the same mindset. We need to remember that we go to church to deepen our relationship with God and with likeminded people, not to impress folks by our false piety. It seems harsh to say that someone who faithfully attends church, is there every time the door is open, might not actually know Jesus. The difficulty with this view is that Jesus Himself spoke most harshly about those who attended synagogue the most. He criticized them because they were all about the outward appearance while not having an actual relationship with God. Pastor Mark is warning us against slipping into the same mindset. We need to remember that we go to church to deepen our relationship with God and with likeminded people, not to impress folks by our false piety. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000033390/LFL20180829.mp35b7c5be20fc84.mp3 Wed, 29 Aug 2018 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer Many people equate the words happiness and joy, because that’s what we’ve been conditioned to do. Because in our language we have many words that mean roughly the same thing, we don’t give this one a second thought, either. The Bible, however, makes a strong distinction between happiness and joy. Pastor Mark will be teaching about the differences and why having joy is better than simply being happy. We’ll learn about the weakness of happiness, which is based on circumstances. We will also be told what Biblical joy – which is based on the faithfulness of God – is, and how to get to that place in our lives. Many people equate the words happiness and joy, because that’s what we’ve been conditioned to do. Because in our language we have many words that mean roughly the same thing, we don’t give this one a second thought, either. The Bible, however, makes a strong distinction between happiness and joy. Pastor Mark will be teaching about the differences and why having joy is better than simply being happy. We’ll learn about the weakness of happiness, which is based on circumstances. We will also be told what Biblical joy – which is based on the faithfulness of God – is, and how to get to that place in our lives. Many people equate the words happiness and joy, because that’s what we’ve been conditioned to do. Because in our language we have many words that mean roughly the same thing, we don’t give this one a second thought, either. The Bible, however, makes a strong distinction between happiness and joy. Pastor Mark will be teaching about the differences and why having joy is better than simply being happy. We’ll learn about the weakness of happiness, which is based on circumstances. We will also be told what Biblical joy – which is based on the faithfulness of God – is, and how to get to that place in our lives. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000033391/LFL20180828.mp35b7c5c30dd52e.mp3 Tue, 28 Aug 2018 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer Sometimes when we’re trying to do what God wants us to we’re required to be patient. Most of us have a problem doing that. We think we see what God wants us to do and we make a straight line path toward what we think is the goal. Often we run into difficulties because we forget that God’s path is not necessarily the same as ours. Pastor Mark in his teaching will remind us that even the apostle Paul had to hear “no” from God on occasion. He too had to learn that while making plans was good, it was still wise to be listening for changes to those plans from God. Sometimes when we’re trying to do what God wants us to we’re required to be patient. Most of us have a problem doing that. We think we see what God wants us to do and we make a straight line path toward what we think is the goal. Often we run into difficulties because we forget that God’s path is not necessarily the same as ours. Pastor Mark in his teaching will remind us that even the apostle Paul had to hear “no” from God on occasion. He too had to learn that while making plans was good, it was still wise to be listening for changes to those plans from God. Sometimes when we’re trying to do what God wants us to we’re required to be patient. Most of us have a problem doing that. We think we see what God wants us to do and we make a straight line path toward what we think is the goal. Often we run into difficulties because we forget that God’s path is not necessarily the same as ours. Pastor Mark in his teaching will remind us that even the apostle Paul had to hear “no” from God on occasion. He too had to learn that while making plans was good, it was still wise to be listening for changes to those plans from God. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000033392/LFL20180827.mp35b7c5c7de2cfa.mp3 Mon, 27 Aug 2018 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer All around us, we hear people blame God for all the bad things that happen either in their lives or for the evil in the world. “How can a good God allow bad things to happen?” they ask. Sometimes in our own lives such a thought crosses our minds. Pastor Mark, in his teaching, reminds us that we always have choices to do either good or bad, right or wrong. We shouldn’t be surprised when bad things result from our poor choices. The challenge, as we’ll be hearing about, is to find a place of joy when circumstances don’t go our way. We’ll find out what joy actually is and how to access it. All around us, we hear people blame God for all the bad things that happen either in their lives or for the evil in the world. “How can a good God allow bad things to happen?” they ask. Sometimes in our own lives such a thought crosses our minds. Pastor Mark, in his teaching, reminds us that we always have choices to do either good or bad, right or wrong. We shouldn’t be surprised when bad things result from our poor choices. The challenge, as we’ll be hearing about, is to find a place of joy when circumstances don’t go our way. We’ll find out what joy actually is and how to access it. All around us, we hear people blame God for all the bad things that happen either in their lives or for the evil in the world. “How can a good God allow bad things to happen?” they ask. Sometimes in our own lives such a thought crosses our minds. Pastor Mark, in his teaching, reminds us that we always have choices to do either good or bad, right or wrong. We shouldn’t be surprised when bad things result from our poor choices. The challenge, as we’ll be hearing about, is to find a place of joy when circumstances don’t go our way. We’ll find out what joy actually is and how to access it. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000033193/LFL20180824.mp35b7315c9aca78.mp3 Fri, 24 Aug 2018 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer One of the things it’s easy to forget when living life day to day is that we’re in a war and there are only two teams. Jesus reminds us of that fact and contrasts the goals of the two team leaders. If what Jesus says about Satan is true, it’s easy to understand the temptation to do things that help us keep from thinking about our lives. Pastor Mark is teaching the truth that the world’s life – partying, losing yourself in money or sex or whatever else as long as it’s not Jesus – ultimately makes us miserable. We need to understand that life with Christ will give us the fulfillment we seek. One of the things it’s easy to forget when living life day to day is that we’re in a war and there are only two teams. Jesus reminds us of that fact and contrasts the goals of the two team leaders. If what Jesus says about Satan is true, it’s easy to understand the temptation to do things that help us keep from thinking about our lives. Pastor Mark is teaching the truth that the world’s life – partying, losing yourself in money or sex or whatever else as long as it’s not Jesus – ultimately makes us miserable. We need to understand that life with Christ will give us the fulfillment we seek. One of the things it’s easy to forget when living life day to day is that we’re in a war and there are only two teams. Jesus reminds us of that fact and contrasts the goals of the two team leaders. If what Jesus says about Satan is true, it’s easy to understand the temptation to do things that help us keep from thinking about our lives. Pastor Mark is teaching the truth that the world’s life – partying, losing yourself in money or sex or whatever else as long as it’s not Jesus – ultimately makes us miserable. We need to understand that life with Christ will give us the fulfillment we seek. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000033194/LFL20180823.mp35b73163241e04.mp3 Thu, 23 Aug 2018 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer If you’re a normal human being, you’ve certainly asked yourself and/or God why it is you have to go through the trials you do. This is a perfectly reasonable question and one that God’s not afraid to hear from us. He has, in fact, given us a few answers to that question. The fallen, sinful, rebellious nature of man, for one. We don’t like that answer too much, though. Pastor Mark has been teaching about one of the other answers: as we learn to depend upon God to get us through the trials and back to a place of wholeness, we can point others in the same situation to the same answer in God. If you’re a normal human being, you’ve certainly asked yourself and/or God why it is you have to go through the trials you do. This is a perfectly reasonable question and one that God’s not afraid to hear from us. He has, in fact, given us a few answers to that question. The fallen, sinful, rebellious nature of man, for one. We don’t like that answer too much, though. Pastor Mark has been teaching about one of the other answers: as we learn to depend upon God to get us through the trials and back to a place of wholeness, we can point others in the same situation to the same answer in God. If you’re a normal human being, you’ve certainly asked yourself and/or God why it is you have to go through the trials you do. This is a perfectly reasonable question and one that God’s not afraid to hear from us. He has, in fact, given us a few answers to that question. The fallen, sinful, rebellious nature of man, for one. We don’t like that answer too much, though. Pastor Mark has been teaching about one of the other answers: as we learn to depend upon God to get us through the trials and back to a place of wholeness, we can point others in the same situation to the same answer in God. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000033195/LFL20180822.mp35b73177b7a2f1.mp3 Wed, 22 Aug 2018 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer It’s so true, isn’t it? We can do all things through Christ…as long as we don’t have any troubles in our lives, our kids are behaving and all our bills are paid with money left over. How, then, do we explain the quality of character displayed by Joseph? Pastor Mark will be teaching us about Joseph’s secret, which we can implement in our own lives. We will learn that by trusting that God has a plan for our lives will help us cope with difficulties when they come. Joseph’s ability to forgive and allow God to help him forget his troubles enabled him to live a fruitful and joyous life. It’s so true, isn’t it? We can do all things through Christ…as long as we don’t have any troubles in our lives, our kids are behaving and all our bills are paid with money left over. How, then, do we explain the quality of character displayed by Joseph? Pastor Mark will be teaching us about Joseph’s secret, which we can implement in our own lives. We will learn that by trusting that God has a plan for our lives will help us cope with difficulties when they come. Joseph’s ability to forgive and allow God to help him forget his troubles enabled him to live a fruitful and joyous life. It’s so true, isn’t it? We can do all things through Christ…as long as we don’t have any troubles in our lives, our kids are behaving and all our bills are paid with money left over. How, then, do we explain the quality of character displayed by Joseph? Pastor Mark will be teaching us about Joseph’s secret, which we can implement in our own lives. We will learn that by trusting that God has a plan for our lives will help us cope with difficulties when they come. Joseph’s ability to forgive and allow God to help him forget his troubles enabled him to live a fruitful and joyous life. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000033196/LFL20180821.mp35b7317d5b3e00.mp3 Tue, 21 Aug 2018 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer We value being in control of our lives, and we tend to guard that “right” jealously. When we give our lives to Christ, this is often one of the most difficult areas to relinquish to God. It’s also hard for us, who are used to the chaotic nature of living, to grasp the idea that God actually has a plan for our lives and can reduce or remove the feeling of bedlam in our lives. Pastor Mark is teaching about the life of Joseph. He had really awful things happen to him – sold into slavery, moved hundreds of miles from his home. Joseph succeeded because he trusted God in spite of the chaos in his life. We value being in control of our lives, and we tend to guard that “right” jealously. When we give our lives to Christ, this is often one of the most difficult areas to relinquish to God. It’s also hard for us, who are used to the chaotic nature of living, to grasp the idea that God actually has a plan for our lives and can reduce or remove the feeling of bedlam in our lives. Pastor Mark is teaching about the life of Joseph. He had really awful things happen to him – sold into slavery, moved hundreds of miles from his home. Joseph succeeded because he trusted God in spite of the chaos in his life. We value being in control of our lives, and we tend to guard that “right” jealously. When we give our lives to Christ, this is often one of the most difficult areas to relinquish to God. It’s also hard for us, who are used to the chaotic nature of living, to grasp the idea that God actually has a plan for our lives and can reduce or remove the feeling of bedlam in our lives. Pastor Mark is teaching about the life of Joseph. He had really awful things happen to him – sold into slavery, moved hundreds of miles from his home. Joseph succeeded because he trusted God in spite of the chaos in his life. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000033197/LFL20180820.mp35b73182f80ab5.mp3 Mon, 20 Aug 2018 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer Revenge. Vengeance. Retribution. These are the attitudes that come to mind many times when we’re faced with the chance to get back at someone who did us wrong. As much as we know we shouldn’t, the urge to strike back is natural and strong. As Pastor Mark recounts the story of Joseph we find that time and again he doesn’t return evil for evil. This is, of course, a lesson for us to learn. We have to learn to rely on God’s grace and learn to forgive those who’ve hurt us. Once we do that, we will find God’s peace and comfort, as well as His blessing and favor in our lives. Revenge. Vengeance. Retribution. These are the attitudes that come to mind many times when we’re faced with the chance to get back at someone who did us wrong. As much as we know we shouldn’t, the urge to strike back is natural and strong. As Pastor Mark recounts the story of Joseph we find that time and again he doesn’t return evil for evil. This is, of course, a lesson for us to learn. We have to learn to rely on God’s grace and learn to forgive those who’ve hurt us. Once we do that, we will find God’s peace and comfort, as well as His blessing and favor in our lives. Revenge. Vengeance. Retribution. These are the attitudes that come to mind many times when we’re faced with the chance to get back at someone who did us wrong. As much as we know we shouldn’t, the urge to strike back is natural and strong. As Pastor Mark recounts the story of Joseph we find that time and again he doesn’t return evil for evil. This is, of course, a lesson for us to learn. We have to learn to rely on God’s grace and learn to forgive those who’ve hurt us. Once we do that, we will find God’s peace and comfort, as well as His blessing and favor in our lives. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000032945/LFL20180817.mp35b69d5800c6a5.mp3 Fri, 17 Aug 2018 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer As unpleasant as it might be, the truth is that much of our unhappiness is because we have made a decision to be unhappy. Choosing to hang on to hurts done to us, to refuse to forgive those who have wronged us, results in our remaining unhappy and becoming bitter. As Pastor Mark shares the story of Joseph and teaches about his ability to forgive those who did him wrong and, with God’s help, to forget the pain of those events, we need to internalize the lessons from this story. God is waiting to give us the peace we long for and the rest in our soul, but we have got to learn to forgive and forget. As unpleasant as it might be, the truth is that much of our unhappiness is because we have made a decision to be unhappy. Choosing to hang on to hurts done to us, to refuse to forgive those who have wronged us, results in our remaining unhappy and becoming bitter. As Pastor Mark shares the story of Joseph and teaches about his ability to forgive those who did him wrong and, with God’s help, to forget the pain of those events, we need to internalize the lessons from this story. God is waiting to give us the peace we long for and the rest in our soul, but we have got to learn to forgive and forget. As unpleasant as it might be, the truth is that much of our unhappiness is because we have made a decision to be unhappy. Choosing to hang on to hurts done to us, to refuse to forgive those who have wronged us, results in our remaining unhappy and becoming bitter. As Pastor Mark shares the story of Joseph and teaches about his ability to forgive those who did him wrong and, with God’s help, to forget the pain of those events, we need to internalize the lessons from this story. God is waiting to give us the peace we long for and the rest in our soul, but we have got to learn to forgive and forget. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000032947/LFL20180816.mp35b69d65941814.mp3 Thu, 16 Aug 2018 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer The Bible has been talking about the physical as well as the mental and emotional effects of unforgiveness for thousands of years. The modern medical and mental health communities have finally caught up in their observations to see the same damage unforgiveness does to our whole being. Pastor Mark is teaching, using the story of Joseph, of our need to take advantage of the act of forgiveness. The people Joseph interacted with – his brothers, his masters – treated him horribly, yet God still blessed Joseph’s life. The blessing was a direct result of Joseph’s willingness to forgive. The Bible has been talking about the physical as well as the mental and emotional effects of unforgiveness for thousands of years. The modern medical and mental health communities have finally caught up in their observations to see the same damage unforgiveness does to our whole being. Pastor Mark is teaching, using the story of Joseph, of our need to take advantage of the act of forgiveness. The people Joseph interacted with – his brothers, his masters – treated him horribly, yet God still blessed Joseph’s life. The blessing was a direct result of Joseph’s willingness to forgive. The Bible has been talking about the physical as well as the mental and emotional effects of unforgiveness for thousands of years. The modern medical and mental health communities have finally caught up in their observations to see the same damage unforgiveness does to our whole being. Pastor Mark is teaching, using the story of Joseph, of our need to take advantage of the act of forgiveness. The people Joseph interacted with – his brothers, his masters – treated him horribly, yet God still blessed Joseph’s life. The blessing was a direct result of Joseph’s willingness to forgive. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000032948/LFL20180815.mp35b69d6ce8cec2.mp3 Wed, 15 Aug 2018 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer We all have difficulties, which we handle with varying degrees of success. The idea that God would keep us in an unpleasant situation because we haven’t learned to depend on Him is one that we are reluctant to contemplate. This goes against the popular teaching that God wants you healthy, wealthy and wise now. Pastor Mark is reminding us that God looks at the entirety of our lives and has in mind who He wants us to be when we get to the end of our lives. It’s important for us to remember God’s love for us and His desire that we become useful ambassadors for His kingdom. We all have difficulties, which we handle with varying degrees of success. The idea that God would keep us in an unpleasant situation because we haven’t learned to depend on Him is one that we are reluctant to contemplate. This goes against the popular teaching that God wants you healthy, wealthy and wise now. Pastor Mark is reminding us that God looks at the entirety of our lives and has in mind who He wants us to be when we get to the end of our lives. It’s important for us to remember God’s love for us and His desire that we become useful ambassadors for His kingdom. We all have difficulties, which we handle with varying degrees of success. The idea that God would keep us in an unpleasant situation because we haven’t learned to depend on Him is one that we are reluctant to contemplate. This goes against the popular teaching that God wants you healthy, wealthy and wise now. Pastor Mark is reminding us that God looks at the entirety of our lives and has in mind who He wants us to be when we get to the end of our lives. It’s important for us to remember God’s love for us and His desire that we become useful ambassadors for His kingdom. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000032949/LFL20180814.mp35b69d73e6a7b9.mp3 Tue, 14 Aug 2018 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer When we’re under attack by Satan, whether it be temptation to sin or an accusation based on our past behavior, we don’t usually have time to logically put up resistance. He is a master of attacking when our defenses are the weakest. Pastor Mark is teaching us about our need to become more attentive to the devil’s attacks, and to understand our standing in Christ. We must remember that Jesus took our place in receiving the punishment for everything we have done and will do. Because of that, when God looks at us He sees the penalty for our sins paid in full. When we’re under attack by Satan, whether it be temptation to sin or an accusation based on our past behavior, we don’t usually have time to logically put up resistance. He is a master of attacking when our defenses are the weakest. Pastor Mark is teaching us about our need to become more attentive to the devil’s attacks, and to understand our standing in Christ. We must remember that Jesus took our place in receiving the punishment for everything we have done and will do. Because of that, when God looks at us He sees the penalty for our sins paid in full. When we’re under attack by Satan, whether it be temptation to sin or an accusation based on our past behavior, we don’t usually have time to logically put up resistance. He is a master of attacking when our defenses are the weakest. Pastor Mark is teaching us about our need to become more attentive to the devil’s attacks, and to understand our standing in Christ. We must remember that Jesus took our place in receiving the punishment for everything we have done and will do. Because of that, when God looks at us He sees the penalty for our sins paid in full. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000032950/LFL20180813.mp35b69d79c4aae8.mp3 Mon, 13 Aug 2018 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer Unforgiveness is so deceptive. We think we’ve given hurt back to the one who hurt us, when in reality they’re unaware of our animus towards them. in addition to that, our attitude begins to act on us like acid in our veins, corroding the happiness we once had and replacing it with bitterness and cynicism. As Pastor Mark is teaching, we need to understand the damage that unforgiveness does to us as well as how it displeases God. We need to repent of our sin, forgive our transgressor in the same way God has forgiven us and allow God to heal us and repair our relationships. Unforgiveness is so deceptive. We think we’ve given hurt back to the one who hurt us, when in reality they’re unaware of our animus towards them. in addition to that, our attitude begins to act on us like acid in our veins, corroding the happiness we once had and replacing it with bitterness and cynicism. As Pastor Mark is teaching, we need to understand the damage that unforgiveness does to us as well as how it displeases God. We need to repent of our sin, forgive our transgressor in the same way God has forgiven us and allow God to heal us and repair our relationships. Unforgiveness is so deceptive. We think we’ve given hurt back to the one who hurt us, when in reality they’re unaware of our animus towards them. in addition to that, our attitude begins to act on us like acid in our veins, corroding the happiness we once had and replacing it with bitterness and cynicism. As Pastor Mark is teaching, we need to understand the damage that unforgiveness does to us as well as how it displeases God. We need to repent of our sin, forgive our transgressor in the same way God has forgiven us and allow God to heal us and repair our relationships. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000032784/LFL20180810.mp35b609f4a1630b.mp3 Fri, 10 Aug 2018 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer One of the hard things about being a Christ follower is grasping the concept of faith versus our feelings and fears. It’s tough to jump off that cliff and simply trust God to keep us safe. Our sense of self-preservation many times prevents us from reaching God’s best for us. Pastor Mark, in teaching about our need to forgive, is showing us that the thing we can’t comprehend – God’s redeeming power – is what awaits us if we’re willing to trust God. As we learn to trust God more in the difficult areas of our lives – like healing hurts and extending forgiveness – we’ll find more freedom than we’ve ever known. One of the hard things about being a Christ follower is grasping the concept of faith versus our feelings and fears. It’s tough to jump off that cliff and simply trust God to keep us safe. Our sense of self-preservation many times prevents us from reaching God’s best for us. Pastor Mark, in teaching about our need to forgive, is showing us that the thing we can’t comprehend – God’s redeeming power – is what awaits us if we’re willing to trust God. As we learn to trust God more in the difficult areas of our lives – like healing hurts and extending forgiveness – we’ll find more freedom than we’ve ever known. One of the hard things about being a Christ follower is grasping the concept of faith versus our feelings and fears. It’s tough to jump off that cliff and simply trust God to keep us safe. Our sense of self-preservation many times prevents us from reaching God’s best for us. Pastor Mark, in teaching about our need to forgive, is showing us that the thing we can’t comprehend – God’s redeeming power – is what awaits us if we’re willing to trust God. As we learn to trust God more in the difficult areas of our lives – like healing hurts and extending forgiveness – we’ll find more freedom than we’ve ever known. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000032785/LFL20180809.mp35b60a1c474616.mp3 Thu, 09 Aug 2018 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer There’s an uncomfortable truth that few of us want to acknowledge – we hurt people, and people hurt us. We tend to be more fixated on the second part of that statement, but the first part is very real and it affects us inside, too. Most of the time we hurt people unintentionally but it’s still wounding, and leaves scars.. We let the hurts build up in us and they become like a callus on our soul. Pastor Mark is using the story of Joseph to teach us how God is able to use the most awful situations and work His will through them, and to put us in a place where we can forgive those who wronged us. There’s an uncomfortable truth that few of us want to acknowledge – we hurt people, and people hurt us. We tend to be more fixated on the second part of that statement, but the first part is very real and it affects us inside, too. Most of the time we hurt people unintentionally but it’s still wounding, and leaves scars.. We let the hurts build up in us and they become like a callus on our soul. Pastor Mark is using the story of Joseph to teach us how God is able to use the most awful situations and work His will through them, and to put us in a place where we can forgive those who wronged us. There’s an uncomfortable truth that few of us want to acknowledge – we hurt people, and people hurt us. We tend to be more fixated on the second part of that statement, but the first part is very real and it affects us inside, too. Most of the time we hurt people unintentionally but it’s still wounding, and leaves scars.. We let the hurts build up in us and they become like a callus on our soul. Pastor Mark is using the story of Joseph to teach us how God is able to use the most awful situations and work His will through them, and to put us in a place where we can forgive those who wronged us. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000032786/LFL20180808.mp35b60a20d61a9e.mp3 Wed, 08 Aug 2018 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer One of the wonderful things about the Bible is that for the most part it’s not complicated. Most concepts a child can understand. The challenge comes in the implementation of those concepts, especially as adults. We’ve built up so many defenses and alibis because of life that has happened to us, and those have to be overcome before we can get to where God wants us to be. Pastor Mark will be teaching about our need to forgive those who have hurt us. First, though, he’s going to let a woman share her story of hurt, abuse and tragedy, and how she was able to extend forgiveness to her abusers with God’s help. One of the wonderful things about the Bible is that for the most part it’s not complicated. Most concepts a child can understand. The challenge comes in the implementation of those concepts, especially as adults. We’ve built up so many defenses and alibis because of life that has happened to us, and those have to be overcome before we can get to where God wants us to be. Pastor Mark will be teaching about our need to forgive those who have hurt us. First, though, he’s going to let a woman share her story of hurt, abuse and tragedy, and how she was able to extend forgiveness to her abusers with God’s help. One of the wonderful things about the Bible is that for the most part it’s not complicated. Most concepts a child can understand. The challenge comes in the implementation of those concepts, especially as adults. We’ve built up so many defenses and alibis because of life that has happened to us, and those have to be overcome before we can get to where God wants us to be. Pastor Mark will be teaching about our need to forgive those who have hurt us. First, though, he’s going to let a woman share her story of hurt, abuse and tragedy, and how she was able to extend forgiveness to her abusers with God’s help. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000032787/LFL20180807.mp35b60a2709758b.mp3 Tue, 07 Aug 2018 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer Most people carry scars from events in their lives. Many times these events keep us, to an extent, stunted in our development. Oftentimes we get frustrated because we seem unable to mature further in our walk with God and don’t know why. Pastor Mark is using the story of Joseph, who had a messed up family dynamic and as a result was treated quite horribly by his brothers. We will find out, though, that Joseph didn’t seem to hold any lasting grudges against those who wronged him. He was able to prosper in spite of the injustices perpetrated against him and God was able to use him powerfully. Most people carry scars from events in their lives. Many times these events keep us, to an extent, stunted in our development. Oftentimes we get frustrated because we seem unable to mature further in our walk with God and don’t know why. Pastor Mark is using the story of Joseph, who had a messed up family dynamic and as a result was treated quite horribly by his brothers. We will find out, though, that Joseph didn’t seem to hold any lasting grudges against those who wronged him. He was able to prosper in spite of the injustices perpetrated against him and God was able to use him powerfully. Most people carry scars from events in their lives. Many times these events keep us, to an extent, stunted in our development. Oftentimes we get frustrated because we seem unable to mature further in our walk with God and don’t know why. Pastor Mark is using the story of Joseph, who had a messed up family dynamic and as a result was treated quite horribly by his brothers. We will find out, though, that Joseph didn’t seem to hold any lasting grudges against those who wronged him. He was able to prosper in spite of the injustices perpetrated against him and God was able to use him powerfully. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000032788/LFL20180806.mp35b60a3260138a.mp3 Mon, 06 Aug 2018 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer I think it’s safe to say that many if not most of us have been told of our resemblance to some family member or another. It may be physical or in personality. It’s a matter of genetics and upbringing. The challenge comes when the negative and destructive things in our lives prevent us from being who we know God intended for us to be. Pastor Mark is teaching about the transcendent transformative power of God. The Bible tells us that when we receive Christ that we are remade. Pastor Mark will be challenging us to really believe that and let go of the hurts of our past. I think it’s safe to say that many if not most of us have been told of our resemblance to some family member or another. It may be physical or in personality. It’s a matter of genetics and upbringing. The challenge comes when the negative and destructive things in our lives prevent us from being who we know God intended for us to be. Pastor Mark is teaching about the transcendent transformative power of God. The Bible tells us that when we receive Christ that we are remade. Pastor Mark will be challenging us to really believe that and let go of the hurts of our past. I think it’s safe to say that many if not most of us have been told of our resemblance to some family member or another. It may be physical or in personality. It’s a matter of genetics and upbringing. The challenge comes when the negative and destructive things in our lives prevent us from being who we know God intended for us to be. Pastor Mark is teaching about the transcendent transformative power of God. The Bible tells us that when we receive Christ that we are remade. Pastor Mark will be challenging us to really believe that and let go of the hurts of our past. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000032616/LFL20180803.mp35b58b25dcb0ad.mp3 Fri, 03 Aug 2018 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer It’s really, really easy to be cynical towards life these days. We see corruption in the places we know there shouldn’t be any – government, the church, and many other places. Bad people prosper while good people get beaten down. Looking at current affairs makes it tough to think positively. Pastor Mark will be offering a different viewpoint, a Biblical one. Jesus told us that in spite of the difficulties this world would bring our way that He has overcome it. Pastor Mark will be teaching us how to begin to view life Biblically and to live life the way God intended for us to live it. It’s really, really easy to be cynical towards life these days. We see corruption in the places we know there shouldn’t be any – government, the church, and many other places. Bad people prosper while good people get beaten down. Looking at current affairs makes it tough to think positively. Pastor Mark will be offering a different viewpoint, a Biblical one. Jesus told us that in spite of the difficulties this world would bring our way that He has overcome it. Pastor Mark will be teaching us how to begin to view life Biblically and to live life the way God intended for us to live it. It’s really, really easy to be cynical towards life these days. We see corruption in the places we know there shouldn’t be any – government, the church, and many other places. Bad people prosper while good people get beaten down. Looking at current affairs makes it tough to think positively. Pastor Mark will be offering a different viewpoint, a Biblical one. Jesus told us that in spite of the difficulties this world would bring our way that He has overcome it. Pastor Mark will be teaching us how to begin to view life Biblically and to live life the way God intended for us to live it. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000032617/LFL20180802.mp35b58b3bd2dffc.mp3 Thu, 02 Aug 2018 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer As exciting as it is to be reminded of the wonderful promises God has made to those who follow Him, there is one truth that should temper our enthusiasm. For all of the people that we know who are currently in rebellion against Jesus and His Father, none of the promises we hold dear apply to them. As Pastor Mark is teaching, we need to remember this fact and use it to spur us to speak to our unsaved friends. Those around us who are living in despair, who wander through their lives aimlessly, are closer to the Truth than they know. Let’s be sure to share life in Christ with them. As exciting as it is to be reminded of the wonderful promises God has made to those who follow Him, there is one truth that should temper our enthusiasm. For all of the people that we know who are currently in rebellion against Jesus and His Father, none of the promises we hold dear apply to them. As Pastor Mark is teaching, we need to remember this fact and use it to spur us to speak to our unsaved friends. Those around us who are living in despair, who wander through their lives aimlessly, are closer to the Truth than they know. Let’s be sure to share life in Christ with them. As exciting as it is to be reminded of the wonderful promises God has made to those who follow Him, there is one truth that should temper our enthusiasm. For all of the people that we know who are currently in rebellion against Jesus and His Father, none of the promises we hold dear apply to them. As Pastor Mark is teaching, we need to remember this fact and use it to spur us to speak to our unsaved friends. Those around us who are living in despair, who wander through their lives aimlessly, are closer to the Truth than they know. Let’s be sure to share life in Christ with them. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000032618/LFL20180801.mp35b58b479adbc2.mp3 Wed, 01 Aug 2018 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer Do you struggle to resist temptation? How well do you know the Bible? If you don’t know that the Bible promises that if you resist the devil that he will run away, how can you resist? In this case the saying, “Knowledge is power” is correct. Polls continually note that American Christians are woefully ignorant of what the Bible actually says. Pastor Mark is teaching that if we’re going to have victory over temptation that we must know what the Bible says. After that, we have to believe that it’s true and that God meant what He said about Jesus’ victory over the devil and over sin. Do you struggle to resist temptation? How well do you know the Bible? If you don’t know that the Bible promises that if you resist the devil that he will run away, how can you resist? In this case the saying, “Knowledge is power” is correct. Polls continually note that American Christians are woefully ignorant of what the Bible actually says. Pastor Mark is teaching that if we’re going to have victory over temptation that we must know what the Bible says. After that, we have to believe that it’s true and that God meant what He said about Jesus’ victory over the devil and over sin. Do you struggle to resist temptation? How well do you know the Bible? If you don’t know that the Bible promises that if you resist the devil that he will run away, how can you resist? In this case the saying, “Knowledge is power” is correct. Polls continually note that American Christians are woefully ignorant of what the Bible actually says. Pastor Mark is teaching that if we’re going to have victory over temptation that we must know what the Bible says. After that, we have to believe that it’s true and that God meant what He said about Jesus’ victory over the devil and over sin. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000032619/LFL20180731.mp35b58b5350c963.mp3 Tue, 31 Jul 2018 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer These days, talk of the unseen spiritual world is generally left to the movies. Jesus, however, acknowledged the reality of things we can’t see with the physical eye but which affect our lives every day. As long as we continue to think of the devil as a dude in red flannel pajamas running around with a pitchfork we’ll never be able to successfully battle against the forces of darkness. Pastor Mark, teaching from 1 Peter, reminds us that this realm is very real. In the same way that Jesus took it seriously, we need to do the same, and become engaged in the battle for our souls. These days, talk of the unseen spiritual world is generally left to the movies. Jesus, however, acknowledged the reality of things we can’t see with the physical eye but which affect our lives every day. As long as we continue to think of the devil as a dude in red flannel pajamas running around with a pitchfork we’ll never be able to successfully battle against the forces of darkness. Pastor Mark, teaching from 1 Peter, reminds us that this realm is very real. In the same way that Jesus took it seriously, we need to do the same, and become engaged in the battle for our souls. These days, talk of the unseen spiritual world is generally left to the movies. Jesus, however, acknowledged the reality of things we can’t see with the physical eye but which affect our lives every day. As long as we continue to think of the devil as a dude in red flannel pajamas running around with a pitchfork we’ll never be able to successfully battle against the forces of darkness. Pastor Mark, teaching from 1 Peter, reminds us that this realm is very real. In the same way that Jesus took it seriously, we need to do the same, and become engaged in the battle for our souls. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000032620/LFL20180730.mp35b58b5a5ccd99.mp3 Mon, 30 Jul 2018 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer In America, we are so prosperous that we get lulled into believing that we don’t need anyone else for anything. As a result, when we do need help or are just feeling weak and unsure, we don’t reach out to others. We think that we’re the only one that has problems. Pastor Mark is reminding us that everyone has problems – Jesus told us so – and that we are supposed to be here to hold each other up when hard times come. Pastor Mark will use scripture to instruct us on the proper way that followers of Christ should behave toward one another, which will require us to kill our pride. In America, we are so prosperous that we get lulled into believing that we don’t need anyone else for anything. As a result, when we do need help or are just feeling weak and unsure, we don’t reach out to others. We think that we’re the only one that has problems. Pastor Mark is reminding us that everyone has problems – Jesus told us so – and that we are supposed to be here to hold each other up when hard times come. Pastor Mark will use scripture to instruct us on the proper way that followers of Christ should behave toward one another, which will require us to kill our pride. In America, we are so prosperous that we get lulled into believing that we don’t need anyone else for anything. As a result, when we do need help or are just feeling weak and unsure, we don’t reach out to others. We think that we’re the only one that has problems. Pastor Mark is reminding us that everyone has problems – Jesus told us so – and that we are supposed to be here to hold each other up when hard times come. Pastor Mark will use scripture to instruct us on the proper way that followers of Christ should behave toward one another, which will require us to kill our pride. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000031217/LFL20180727.mp35b4e39cbcfd83.mp3 Fri, 27 Jul 2018 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer We have a hard time grasping that God is infinitely greater than we are in every way. He exists outside the time line. That’s how He can know what is going to happen before it does. Nevertheless, we try to put God in terms that we can intellectually deal with. These always are inadequate to the task, causing us to misunderstand Him. Pastor Mark, in this teaching on pride and humility, reminds us that pride causes us to believe that we can completely understand all of the ins and outs of our lives and thus can run our lives better than God can. Experience, though, shows us that we are wrong. We have a hard time grasping that God is infinitely greater than we are in every way. He exists outside the time line. That’s how He can know what is going to happen before it does. Nevertheless, we try to put God in terms that we can intellectually deal with. These always are inadequate to the task, causing us to misunderstand Him. Pastor Mark, in this teaching on pride and humility, reminds us that pride causes us to believe that we can completely understand all of the ins and outs of our lives and thus can run our lives better than God can. Experience, though, shows us that we are wrong. We have a hard time grasping that God is infinitely greater than we are in every way. He exists outside the time line. That’s how He can know what is going to happen before it does. Nevertheless, we try to put God in terms that we can intellectually deal with. These always are inadequate to the task, causing us to misunderstand Him. Pastor Mark, in this teaching on pride and humility, reminds us that pride causes us to believe that we can completely understand all of the ins and outs of our lives and thus can run our lives better than God can. Experience, though, shows us that we are wrong. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000031218/LFL20180726.mp35b4e3adbf3b0e.mp3 Thu, 26 Jul 2018 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no • pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer Throughout the Bible, God makes it clear how much He despises pride. It began when Lucifer rebelled against Him, and continued when Adam and Eve joined Satan’s team by disobeying God’s command. Throughout the New Testament, the writers quote the Old Testament’s injunctions against being prideful. Pastor Mark is teaching against the sin of pride by mentioning examples from the Apostle Peter’s life as well as from others. It’s important that we take these lessons to heart and examine our own lives to discover where pride has taken root in us, and ask God to remove it. Throughout the Bible, God makes it clear how much He despises pride. It began when Lucifer rebelled against Him, and continued when Adam and Eve joined Satan’s team by disobeying God’s command. Throughout the New Testament, the writers quote the Old Testament’s injunctions against being prideful. Pastor Mark is teaching against the sin of pride by mentioning examples from the Apostle Peter’s life as well as from others. It’s important that we take these lessons to heart and examine our own lives to discover where pride has taken root in us, and ask God to remove it. Throughout the Bible, God makes it clear how much He despises pride. It began when Lucifer rebelled against Him, and continued when Adam and Eve joined Satan’s team by disobeying God’s command. Throughout the New Testament, the writers quote the Old Testament’s injunctions against being prideful. Pastor Mark is teaching against the sin of pride by mentioning examples from the Apostle Peter’s life as well as from others. It’s important that we take these lessons to heart and examine our own lives to discover where pride has taken root in us, and ask God to remove it. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000031219/LFL20180725.mp35b4e3b851d6b4.mp3 Wed, 25 Jul 2018 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer For those who desire to serve Jesus, the thing they should want most is to be pleasing to their ultimate Master. This should be the driving force behind our service – to please God. Sometimes that will be misunderstood by those around us, and maybe we’ll not get it quite right. Pastor Mark, teaching from 1 Peter, reminds us of the proper attitude we’re to have. This was a lesson that Peter had to learn over many years, and he’s sharing it with his readers as well as with us. We should look for these qualities in our church leadership but they should also be in us as well. For those who desire to serve Jesus, the thing they should want most is to be pleasing to their ultimate Master. This should be the driving force behind our service – to please God. Sometimes that will be misunderstood by those around us, and maybe we’ll not get it quite right. Pastor Mark, teaching from 1 Peter, reminds us of the proper attitude we’re to have. This was a lesson that Peter had to learn over many years, and he’s sharing it with his readers as well as with us. We should look for these qualities in our church leadership but they should also be in us as well. For those who desire to serve Jesus, the thing they should want most is to be pleasing to their ultimate Master. This should be the driving force behind our service – to please God. Sometimes that will be misunderstood by those around us, and maybe we’ll not get it quite right. Pastor Mark, teaching from 1 Peter, reminds us of the proper attitude we’re to have. This was a lesson that Peter had to learn over many years, and he’s sharing it with his readers as well as with us. We should look for these qualities in our church leadership but they should also be in us as well. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000031220/LFL20180724.mp35b4e3c066d60e.mp3 Tue, 24 Jul 2018 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer We’ve all heard of examples of bad leaders – bullies, manipulators, and the like. Some of us probably have had those type of men as pastors. Some have even left Christianity due to having been abused by these wolves. Certainly the world uses men like this to keep the church at arm’s length and to rationalize their lack of need for Jesus. Pastor Mark, in teaching from 1 Peter, reminds us that the model for leadership is Jesus Himself. This also should spur us to pray for our pastors and elders that they would maintain Christlikeness in their leading of God’s people. We’ve all heard of examples of bad leaders – bullies, manipulators, and the like. Some of us probably have had those type of men as pastors. Some have even left Christianity due to having been abused by these wolves. Certainly the world uses men like this to keep the church at arm’s length and to rationalize their lack of need for Jesus. Pastor Mark, in teaching from 1 Peter, reminds us that the model for leadership is Jesus Himself. This also should spur us to pray for our pastors and elders that they would maintain Christlikeness in their leading of God’s people. We’ve all heard of examples of bad leaders – bullies, manipulators, and the like. Some of us probably have had those type of men as pastors. Some have even left Christianity due to having been abused by these wolves. Certainly the world uses men like this to keep the church at arm’s length and to rationalize their lack of need for Jesus. Pastor Mark, in teaching from 1 Peter, reminds us that the model for leadership is Jesus Himself. This also should spur us to pray for our pastors and elders that they would maintain Christlikeness in their leading of God’s people. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000031221/LFL20180723.mp35b4e3c72e7ced.mp3 Mon, 23 Jul 2018 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer How often have we told ourselves that we’re useless to the Kingdom of God because of falling into sin (again!)? It can be really hard to get back up after failing to maintain the standards we know are expected of us. Certainly, none of us have done what Peter did – denied knowing Jesus, almost to His face. Pastor Mark, teaching from 1 Peter, reminds us of God’s grace and forgiveness, using Peter’s experience as an example. We need to learn to ignore our accusing inner voice as well as the false accusations of our adversary, the devil, and walk in God’s grace and mercy. How often have we told ourselves that we’re useless to the Kingdom of God because of falling into sin (again!)? It can be really hard to get back up after failing to maintain the standards we know are expected of us. Certainly, none of us have done what Peter did – denied knowing Jesus, almost to His face. Pastor Mark, teaching from 1 Peter, reminds us of God’s grace and forgiveness, using Peter’s experience as an example. We need to learn to ignore our accusing inner voice as well as the false accusations of our adversary, the devil, and walk in God’s grace and mercy. How often have we told ourselves that we’re useless to the Kingdom of God because of falling into sin (again!)? It can be really hard to get back up after failing to maintain the standards we know are expected of us. Certainly, none of us have done what Peter did – denied knowing Jesus, almost to His face. Pastor Mark, teaching from 1 Peter, reminds us of God’s grace and forgiveness, using Peter’s experience as an example. We need to learn to ignore our accusing inner voice as well as the false accusations of our adversary, the devil, and walk in God’s grace and mercy. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000030214/LFL20180720.mp35b3bc552a08f7.mp3 Fri, 20 Jul 2018 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer One of the reasons the Church is so ineffective these days is because its parts either aren’t all working or the parts aren’t working correctly. Many people wrongly think that, beyond warming a seat every week and giving to the church, they don’t have a role in the healthy functioning of the local assembly of believers. Pastor Mark will be illustrating through the teaching of scripture that these attitudes are not only wrong, they’re unbiblical. We need to acknowledge that God has made every one of us for a specific purpose and that our church won’t be what it can be until we become obedient to Him. One of the reasons the Church is so ineffective these days is because its parts either aren’t all working or the parts aren’t working correctly. Many people wrongly think that, beyond warming a seat every week and giving to the church, they don’t have a role in the healthy functioning of the local assembly of believers. Pastor Mark will be illustrating through the teaching of scripture that these attitudes are not only wrong, they’re unbiblical. We need to acknowledge that God has made every one of us for a specific purpose and that our church won’t be what it can be until we become obedient to Him. One of the reasons the Church is so ineffective these days is because its parts either aren’t all working or the parts aren’t working correctly. Many people wrongly think that, beyond warming a seat every week and giving to the church, they don’t have a role in the healthy functioning of the local assembly of believers. Pastor Mark will be illustrating through the teaching of scripture that these attitudes are not only wrong, they’re unbiblical. We need to acknowledge that God has made every one of us for a specific purpose and that our church won’t be what it can be until we become obedient to Him. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000030215/LFL20180719.mp35b3bc5be5a8bc.mp3 Thu, 19 Jul 2018 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer We see it all around us – people that are really mad about someone else’s shortcomings, but oblivious to the exact same problem in their own lives. Jesus told us that we need to take the 2x4 out of our own eye before we try to get the splinter out of our friends’ eye. Pastor Mark is teaching on the necessity of forgiveness in the life of the Christ follower. Our example of extending grace to our brother will help demonstrate to the unsaved world what God’s love really is all about. Without seeing the radical transforming power of God in our lives, the lost will remain lost. We see it all around us – people that are really mad about someone else’s shortcomings, but oblivious to the exact same problem in their own lives. Jesus told us that we need to take the 2x4 out of our own eye before we try to get the splinter out of our friends’ eye. Pastor Mark is teaching on the necessity of forgiveness in the life of the Christ follower. Our example of extending grace to our brother will help demonstrate to the unsaved world what God’s love really is all about. Without seeing the radical transforming power of God in our lives, the lost will remain lost. We see it all around us – people that are really mad about someone else’s shortcomings, but oblivious to the exact same problem in their own lives. Jesus told us that we need to take the 2x4 out of our own eye before we try to get the splinter out of our friends’ eye. Pastor Mark is teaching on the necessity of forgiveness in the life of the Christ follower. Our example of extending grace to our brother will help demonstrate to the unsaved world what God’s love really is all about. Without seeing the radical transforming power of God in our lives, the lost will remain lost. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000030216/LFL20180718.mp35b3bc63a86dcf.mp3 Wed, 18 Jul 2018 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer Many people don’t want to hear that kind of statement. They are convinced that there’s got to be another way. There’s GOT to be a way that I can do enough to satisfy God and convince Him I’m a good person. The Bible makes it abundantly clear that there’s only one way to get to Heaven – by submitting to God and receiving the solution He offers. As Pastor Mark will be teaching in this lesson, when we really embrace the idea of God’s only solution, we realize the danger every unsaved person is in. If they die without receiving Christ, they will spend eternity separated from God. Many people don’t want to hear that kind of statement. They are convinced that there’s got to be another way. There’s GOT to be a way that I can do enough to satisfy God and convince Him I’m a good person. The Bible makes it abundantly clear that there’s only one way to get to Heaven – by submitting to God and receiving the solution He offers. As Pastor Mark will be teaching in this lesson, when we really embrace the idea of God’s only solution, we realize the danger every unsaved person is in. If they die without receiving Christ, they will spend eternity separated from God. Many people don’t want to hear that kind of statement. They are convinced that there’s got to be another way. There’s GOT to be a way that I can do enough to satisfy God and convince Him I’m a good person. The Bible makes it abundantly clear that there’s only one way to get to Heaven – by submitting to God and receiving the solution He offers. As Pastor Mark will be teaching in this lesson, when we really embrace the idea of God’s only solution, we realize the danger every unsaved person is in. If they die without receiving Christ, they will spend eternity separated from God. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000030217/LFL20180717.mp35b3bc6c207f03.mp3 Tue, 17 Jul 2018 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer You know, life is hard. Being a believer in Christ doesn’t provide a magic bullet against hardships. Jesus Himself told us that we’d have difficulties. He also said, right after telling us about having troubles, that we should be of good cheer because He’s overcome the world. Pastor Mark’s teaching will be about becoming the people that God can use to show others the way that they, too, can have the peace in trials that we display to them. We’ll be reminded that our main job on earth is to make God look good. We can’t do that in our own strength; we need God’s strength to do that. You know, life is hard. Being a believer in Christ doesn’t provide a magic bullet against hardships. Jesus Himself told us that we’d have difficulties. He also said, right after telling us about having troubles, that we should be of good cheer because He’s overcome the world. Pastor Mark’s teaching will be about becoming the people that God can use to show others the way that they, too, can have the peace in trials that we display to them. We’ll be reminded that our main job on earth is to make God look good. We can’t do that in our own strength; we need God’s strength to do that. You know, life is hard. Being a believer in Christ doesn’t provide a magic bullet against hardships. Jesus Himself told us that we’d have difficulties. He also said, right after telling us about having troubles, that we should be of good cheer because He’s overcome the world. Pastor Mark’s teaching will be about becoming the people that God can use to show others the way that they, too, can have the peace in trials that we display to them. We’ll be reminded that our main job on earth is to make God look good. We can’t do that in our own strength; we need God’s strength to do that. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000030219/LFL20180716.mp35b3bc73d19ccc.mp3 Mon, 16 Jul 2018 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer So are you a glass half empty or glass half full person? Jesus certainly seemed to be in the first group. For many of us, life experiences may have caused us to tend to think the way of the second group. Pastor Mark is teaching that as followers of Christ we need to align our thinking to Jesus’. Even though we may have had terrible happenings or personalities that cause us to resist a “sunshine and lollipops” outlook on life, the truth is that Jesus has come to give us abundant life! We need to embrace that truth and ask the Holy Spirit to remake us to be more like Christ. So are you a glass half empty or glass half full person? Jesus certainly seemed to be in the first group. For many of us, life experiences may have caused us to tend to think the way of the second group. Pastor Mark is teaching that as followers of Christ we need to align our thinking to Jesus’. Even though we may have had terrible happenings or personalities that cause us to resist a “sunshine and lollipops” outlook on life, the truth is that Jesus has come to give us abundant life! We need to embrace that truth and ask the Holy Spirit to remake us to be more like Christ. So are you a glass half empty or glass half full person? Jesus certainly seemed to be in the first group. For many of us, life experiences may have caused us to tend to think the way of the second group. Pastor Mark is teaching that as followers of Christ we need to align our thinking to Jesus’. Even though we may have had terrible happenings or personalities that cause us to resist a “sunshine and lollipops” outlook on life, the truth is that Jesus has come to give us abundant life! We need to embrace that truth and ask the Holy Spirit to remake us to be more like Christ. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000030150/LFL20180713.mp35b3a4fd8a9ea7.mp3 Fri, 13 Jul 2018 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer Nobody wants to be treated wrongly – nobody. No matter how much God has worked on us, our natural tendency is to strike back. Fortunately, as we spend more time reading and absorbing God’s word and spending time in prayer, the urge to retaliate does diminish. As Pastor Mark has taught, our primary role on earth is to make Jesus look good. Going through trials with grace and dependence on God, not hitting back when we are hit – these are the things that gets the world to notice the difference God has made in our lives, difficult though the lessons may be. Nobody wants to be treated wrongly – nobody. No matter how much God has worked on us, our natural tendency is to strike back. Fortunately, as we spend more time reading and absorbing God’s word and spending time in prayer, the urge to retaliate does diminish. As Pastor Mark has taught, our primary role on earth is to make Jesus look good. Going through trials with grace and dependence on God, not hitting back when we are hit – these are the things that gets the world to notice the difference God has made in our lives, difficult though the lessons may be. Nobody wants to be treated wrongly – nobody. No matter how much God has worked on us, our natural tendency is to strike back. Fortunately, as we spend more time reading and absorbing God’s word and spending time in prayer, the urge to retaliate does diminish. As Pastor Mark has taught, our primary role on earth is to make Jesus look good. Going through trials with grace and dependence on God, not hitting back when we are hit – these are the things that gets the world to notice the difference God has made in our lives, difficult though the lessons may be. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000030151/LFL20180712.mp35b3a51249f2dc.mp3 Thu, 12 Jul 2018 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer There is so much chaos in families these days. Much of this is because we have taken the world’s advice about how to structure our familial relationships. Because the world’s structure is different than God’s intent, these are destined to fail or fall short of what we hope for. Pastor Mark, teaching from First Peter, instructs us of God’s original design for marriage and family. It’s important for us to begin to learn to trust God and to trust His plan. As we make the effort to re-order our marital relationships and families, we’ll begin to see God bless our lives more than ever before. There is so much chaos in families these days. Much of this is because we have taken the world’s advice about how to structure our familial relationships. Because the world’s structure is different than God’s intent, these are destined to fail or fall short of what we hope for. Pastor Mark, teaching from First Peter, instructs us of God’s original design for marriage and family. It’s important for us to begin to learn to trust God and to trust His plan. As we make the effort to re-order our marital relationships and families, we’ll begin to see God bless our lives more than ever before. There is so much chaos in families these days. Much of this is because we have taken the world’s advice about how to structure our familial relationships. Because the world’s structure is different than God’s intent, these are destined to fail or fall short of what we hope for. Pastor Mark, teaching from First Peter, instructs us of God’s original design for marriage and family. It’s important for us to begin to learn to trust God and to trust His plan. As we make the effort to re-order our marital relationships and families, we’ll begin to see God bless our lives more than ever before. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000030152/LFL20180711.mp35b3a51ed778c1.mp3 Wed, 11 Jul 2018 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer Humans naturally resist the idea of submission. As believers in Jesus, we’re commanded to submit to the will of God. Part of God’s will is expressed in the hierarchy He has established. As Pastor Mark will be teaching, we run into problems when we don’t do God’s order correctly. It’s difficult to do submission properly because many times we have trust issues – husbands don’t trust wives and vice versa, and neither fully trust God. We will be given examples from the Bible where submission to one another and trust in God allowed Him to accomplish His will in the peoples’ lives. Humans naturally resist the idea of submission. As believers in Jesus, we’re commanded to submit to the will of God. Part of God’s will is expressed in the hierarchy He has established. As Pastor Mark will be teaching, we run into problems when we don’t do God’s order correctly. It’s difficult to do submission properly because many times we have trust issues – husbands don’t trust wives and vice versa, and neither fully trust God. We will be given examples from the Bible where submission to one another and trust in God allowed Him to accomplish His will in the peoples’ lives. Humans naturally resist the idea of submission. As believers in Jesus, we’re commanded to submit to the will of God. Part of God’s will is expressed in the hierarchy He has established. As Pastor Mark will be teaching, we run into problems when we don’t do God’s order correctly. It’s difficult to do submission properly because many times we have trust issues – husbands don’t trust wives and vice versa, and neither fully trust God. We will be given examples from the Bible where submission to one another and trust in God allowed Him to accomplish His will in the peoples’ lives. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000030154/LFL20180710.mp35b3a534c7dd37.mp3 Tue, 10 Jul 2018 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer The truth of the matter is that we will age, and our bodies will change. Pastor Mark’s point is that who we actually are, our souls, can not only be altered, they can improve. As we submit to God and obey His commands we will become more like Jesus. This will cause what the Bible calls our inward man to become more attractive to those around us. Since our purpose is to make God look good, it’s a good idea to have the kind of character that makes those around us want to have what we have. This gives us an opportunity to tell others about the transforming power of God. The truth of the matter is that we will age, and our bodies will change. Pastor Mark’s point is that who we actually are, our souls, can not only be altered, they can improve. As we submit to God and obey His commands we will become more like Jesus. This will cause what the Bible calls our inward man to become more attractive to those around us. Since our purpose is to make God look good, it’s a good idea to have the kind of character that makes those around us want to have what we have. This gives us an opportunity to tell others about the transforming power of God. The truth of the matter is that we will age, and our bodies will change. Pastor Mark’s point is that who we actually are, our souls, can not only be altered, they can improve. As we submit to God and obey His commands we will become more like Jesus. This will cause what the Bible calls our inward man to become more attractive to those around us. Since our purpose is to make God look good, it’s a good idea to have the kind of character that makes those around us want to have what we have. This gives us an opportunity to tell others about the transforming power of God. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000030155/LFL20180709.mp35b3a5478ea89f.mp3 Mon, 09 Jul 2018 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer This is one of the more difficult things to see God’s hand in – unpleasant work situations. Sure – there are many examples in the Bible of people in bad work circumstances or who were falsely imprisoned – but we aren’t like those holy people, so this can’t possibly apply to us! Pastor Mark is teaching that the principles we see in scripture are for everyone, not just for “the other guy”. It’s important for us to realize how vital we are to the advancement of God’s kingdom – not because we’re anyone special, but because we’re the kind of people that God wants to use for His glory. This is one of the more difficult things to see God’s hand in – unpleasant work situations. Sure – there are many examples in the Bible of people in bad work circumstances or who were falsely imprisoned – but we aren’t like those holy people, so this can’t possibly apply to us! Pastor Mark is teaching that the principles we see in scripture are for everyone, not just for “the other guy”. It’s important for us to realize how vital we are to the advancement of God’s kingdom – not because we’re anyone special, but because we’re the kind of people that God wants to use for His glory. This is one of the more difficult things to see God’s hand in – unpleasant work situations. Sure – there are many examples in the Bible of people in bad work circumstances or who were falsely imprisoned – but we aren’t like those holy people, so this can’t possibly apply to us! Pastor Mark is teaching that the principles we see in scripture are for everyone, not just for “the other guy”. It’s important for us to realize how vital we are to the advancement of God’s kingdom – not because we’re anyone special, but because we’re the kind of people that God wants to use for His glory. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000029803/LFL20180706.mp35b27b1967304b.mp3 Fri, 06 Jul 2018 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer We are so used to making choices of employment or residence based on reasons connected to our comfort. Salaries, upward mobility opportunities and the like. It’s so hard to think about those major decisions in terms of what God wants for us or our lives. Pastor Mark is reminding us that as Christ Followers our main concern is doing what God wants. We are to represent God to the unsaved world; we do that by being where He wants us, when He wants us to be there. We also show others God’s character by living lives obedient to His commandments. We are so used to making choices of employment or residence based on reasons connected to our comfort. Salaries, upward mobility opportunities and the like. It’s so hard to think about those major decisions in terms of what God wants for us or our lives. Pastor Mark is reminding us that as Christ Followers our main concern is doing what God wants. We are to represent God to the unsaved world; we do that by being where He wants us, when He wants us to be there. We also show others God’s character by living lives obedient to His commandments. We are so used to making choices of employment or residence based on reasons connected to our comfort. Salaries, upward mobility opportunities and the like. It’s so hard to think about those major decisions in terms of what God wants for us or our lives. Pastor Mark is reminding us that as Christ Followers our main concern is doing what God wants. We are to represent God to the unsaved world; we do that by being where He wants us, when He wants us to be there. We also show others God’s character by living lives obedient to His commandments. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000029804/LFL20180705.mp35b27b28db992f.mp3 Thu, 05 Jul 2018 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer Let’s face it: the whole world seems chaotic! Perversion is celebrated or at least excused, while acting in a godly manner can get you either persecuted or prosecuted. When we look at our society and the state it’s in, it’s easy to forget that God was the One Who established the basis for these institutions. Pastor Mark is teaching from 1 Peter, where Christians were being persecuted by what we now know was an evil government. Peter was encouraging the believers of his time to remember that whatever was done to these bodies, God would ultimately take care of us. Let’s face it: the whole world seems chaotic! Perversion is celebrated or at least excused, while acting in a godly manner can get you either persecuted or prosecuted. When we look at our society and the state it’s in, it’s easy to forget that God was the One Who established the basis for these institutions. Pastor Mark is teaching from 1 Peter, where Christians were being persecuted by what we now know was an evil government. Peter was encouraging the believers of his time to remember that whatever was done to these bodies, God would ultimately take care of us. Let’s face it: the whole world seems chaotic! Perversion is celebrated or at least excused, while acting in a godly manner can get you either persecuted or prosecuted. When we look at our society and the state it’s in, it’s easy to forget that God was the One Who established the basis for these institutions. Pastor Mark is teaching from 1 Peter, where Christians were being persecuted by what we now know was an evil government. Peter was encouraging the believers of his time to remember that whatever was done to these bodies, God would ultimately take care of us. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000029806/LFL20180704.mp35b27b2e9013fa.mp3 Wed, 04 Jul 2018 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer When Adam and Eve were in the Garden of Eden before the fall, they had unrestricted fellowship with God; they walked and talked with Him! After the fall, that access was closed. Ever since then, man has been trying to get back to God on our own terms – unsuccessfully. Pastor Mark is reminding us that finally, Jesus did what we couldn’t do and made it possible to be restored with God. This new relationship also enables us to live the life God intended us to. Even though we mess up, we need to remember that God’s forgiveness is available and we can move forward with Him. When Adam and Eve were in the Garden of Eden before the fall, they had unrestricted fellowship with God; they walked and talked with Him! After the fall, that access was closed. Ever since then, man has been trying to get back to God on our own terms – unsuccessfully. Pastor Mark is reminding us that finally, Jesus did what we couldn’t do and made it possible to be restored with God. This new relationship also enables us to live the life God intended us to. Even though we mess up, we need to remember that God’s forgiveness is available and we can move forward with Him. When Adam and Eve were in the Garden of Eden before the fall, they had unrestricted fellowship with God; they walked and talked with Him! After the fall, that access was closed. Ever since then, man has been trying to get back to God on our own terms – unsuccessfully. Pastor Mark is reminding us that finally, Jesus did what we couldn’t do and made it possible to be restored with God. This new relationship also enables us to live the life God intended us to. Even though we mess up, we need to remember that God’s forgiveness is available and we can move forward with Him. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000029807/LFL20180703.mp35b27b3815736f.mp3 Tue, 03 Jul 2018 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer We who have given our lives to Christ are called “living sacrifices” to God. Because of that, we’re supposed to do only what God says to do. We know, of course, that we fall short of that ideal – sometimes far from it. That’s when we have to rely on God’s forgiveness and patience with us, as well as our trust that He will complete His work in us. Pastor Mark is teaching from 1 Peter; Peter has been encouraging a group of believers to hang on to their faith in Christ. Although they are going through some tough times, ultimately their lives will end up with God in His kingdom. We who have given our lives to Christ are called “living sacrifices” to God. Because of that, we’re supposed to do only what God says to do. We know, of course, that we fall short of that ideal – sometimes far from it. That’s when we have to rely on God’s forgiveness and patience with us, as well as our trust that He will complete His work in us. Pastor Mark is teaching from 1 Peter; Peter has been encouraging a group of believers to hang on to their faith in Christ. Although they are going through some tough times, ultimately their lives will end up with God in His kingdom. We who have given our lives to Christ are called “living sacrifices” to God. Because of that, we’re supposed to do only what God says to do. We know, of course, that we fall short of that ideal – sometimes far from it. That’s when we have to rely on God’s forgiveness and patience with us, as well as our trust that He will complete His work in us. Pastor Mark is teaching from 1 Peter; Peter has been encouraging a group of believers to hang on to their faith in Christ. Although they are going through some tough times, ultimately their lives will end up with God in His kingdom. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000029808/LFL20180702.mp35b27b3f9e0bfd.mp3 Mon, 02 Jul 2018 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer In the Bible, The Church is often likened to the human body. It does that to emphasize the importance of every believer to the healthy functioning of the local assembly. Unfortunately, many local churches are operating at a less than optimal condition due to many of its members being spectators rather than participants. Pastor Mark is teaching from 1 Peter, where Peter is addressing a discouraged group of Christ followers. He reminds them of the cost that Jesus paid to redeem them, and their value to God and to one another. As each of us helps the other, the body will be made stronger. In the Bible, The Church is often likened to the human body. It does that to emphasize the importance of every believer to the healthy functioning of the local assembly. Unfortunately, many local churches are operating at a less than optimal condition due to many of its members being spectators rather than participants. Pastor Mark is teaching from 1 Peter, where Peter is addressing a discouraged group of Christ followers. He reminds them of the cost that Jesus paid to redeem them, and their value to God and to one another. As each of us helps the other, the body will be made stronger. In the Bible, The Church is often likened to the human body. It does that to emphasize the importance of every believer to the healthy functioning of the local assembly. Unfortunately, many local churches are operating at a less than optimal condition due to many of its members being spectators rather than participants. Pastor Mark is teaching from 1 Peter, where Peter is addressing a discouraged group of Christ followers. He reminds them of the cost that Jesus paid to redeem them, and their value to God and to one another. As each of us helps the other, the body will be made stronger. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000029857/LFL20180629.mp35b291dac6eb53.mp3 Fri, 29 Jun 2018 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer We all know how hard it can be to love people with the attitude of Jesus – especially when they are not trying to be loveable. The Bible tells us, though, that while we were still sinners – opposed to and hating, on some level, God – Jesus died for us. And while we may not be called to die for anyone, it’s clear from scripture that we are supposed to be willing to do so. Pastor Mark, in teaching from 1 Peter, will be reminding us of the importance of having the attitude that Christ had when the decision was made to use Him to redeem us. It’s critical that we learn this lesson. We all know how hard it can be to love people with the attitude of Jesus – especially when they are not trying to be loveable. The Bible tells us, though, that while we were still sinners – opposed to and hating, on some level, God – Jesus died for us. And while we may not be called to die for anyone, it’s clear from scripture that we are supposed to be willing to do so. Pastor Mark, in teaching from 1 Peter, will be reminding us of the importance of having the attitude that Christ had when the decision was made to use Him to redeem us. It’s critical that we learn this lesson. We all know how hard it can be to love people with the attitude of Jesus – especially when they are not trying to be loveable. The Bible tells us, though, that while we were still sinners – opposed to and hating, on some level, God – Jesus died for us. And while we may not be called to die for anyone, it’s clear from scripture that we are supposed to be willing to do so. Pastor Mark, in teaching from 1 Peter, will be reminding us of the importance of having the attitude that Christ had when the decision was made to use Him to redeem us. It’s critical that we learn this lesson. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000029858/LFL20180628.mp35b291e9742868.mp3 Thu, 28 Jun 2018 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer Scripture tells us time and time again that it’s our thinking – our attitude – that God looks at first; not our actions. While there certainly is a place for doing the “right” thing, the Bible tells us that if we do the right thing with the wrong motive that God isn’t impressed. Pastor Mark is teaching from the book of 1 Peter, where Peter was speaking to believers who were ready to give up and go back to their previous ways of living due to the persecution they were undergoing at the time. Peter was reminding them of God’s faithfulness and God’s promises to them, to take care of them and also the reality of heaven and the blessings that awaited them there. Scripture tells us time and time again that it’s our thinking – our attitude – that God looks at first; not our actions. While there certainly is a place for doing the “right” thing, the Bible tells us that if we do the right thing with the wrong motive that God isn’t impressed. Pastor Mark is teaching from the book of 1 Peter, where Peter was speaking to believers who were ready to give up and go back to their previous ways of living due to the persecution they were undergoing at the time. Peter was reminding them of God’s faithfulness and God’s promises to them, to take care of them and also the reality of heaven and the blessings that awaited them there. Scripture tells us time and time again that it’s our thinking – our attitude – that God looks at first; not our actions. While there certainly is a place for doing the “right” thing, the Bible tells us that if we do the right thing with the wrong motive that God isn’t impressed. Pastor Mark is teaching from the book of 1 Peter, where Peter was speaking to believers who were ready to give up and go back to their previous ways of living due to the persecution they were undergoing at the time. Peter was reminding them of God’s faithfulness and God’s promises to them, to take care of them and also the reality of heaven and the blessings that awaited them there. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000029859/LFL20180627.mp35b291f0917ac6.mp3 Wed, 27 Jun 2018 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer When we go through difficulties, it’s very easy to become self-absorbed, choosing to ignore other people’s hardships. Pastor Mark has pointed out the behavior and attitude of our Example, Jesus. Even though He knew He was eventually going to die on the cross, He spent His time ministering to others as well as teaching His disciples. Had He spent His time dwelling on what was to come rather than the job at hand, many people would not have had their very real physical and emotional needs met. We should remember His example as we live out our lives in service to others. When we go through difficulties, it’s very easy to become self-absorbed, choosing to ignore other people’s hardships. Pastor Mark has pointed out the behavior and attitude of our Example, Jesus. Even though He knew He was eventually going to die on the cross, He spent His time ministering to others as well as teaching His disciples. Had He spent His time dwelling on what was to come rather than the job at hand, many people would not have had their very real physical and emotional needs met. We should remember His example as we live out our lives in service to others. When we go through difficulties, it’s very easy to become self-absorbed, choosing to ignore other people’s hardships. Pastor Mark has pointed out the behavior and attitude of our Example, Jesus. Even though He knew He was eventually going to die on the cross, He spent His time ministering to others as well as teaching His disciples. Had He spent His time dwelling on what was to come rather than the job at hand, many people would not have had their very real physical and emotional needs met. We should remember His example as we live out our lives in service to others. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000029860/LFL20180626.mp35b291fb0802ce.mp3 Tue, 26 Jun 2018 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer Nobody in their right mind asks for trouble. We tend to do whatever we can to avoid hassles in our lives. One of the great things about the Bible is that it deals with reality. James didn’t say, “if” about trials – he said “when”. That is what happens in life – everyone has troubles. Pastor Mark is using Peter’s first letter to teach us God’s perspectives on what to do and, more importantly, what our attitude should be when hard times come. Even though it can be very difficult to find our way to embracing God’s viewpoint on our very real problems, there is a level of peace waiting for us when we get there. Nobody in their right mind asks for trouble. We tend to do whatever we can to avoid hassles in our lives. One of the great things about the Bible is that it deals with reality. James didn’t say, “if” about trials – he said “when”. That is what happens in life – everyone has troubles. Pastor Mark is using Peter’s first letter to teach us God’s perspectives on what to do and, more importantly, what our attitude should be when hard times come. Even though it can be very difficult to find our way to embracing God’s viewpoint on our very real problems, there is a level of peace waiting for us when we get there. Nobody in their right mind asks for trouble. We tend to do whatever we can to avoid hassles in our lives. One of the great things about the Bible is that it deals with reality. James didn’t say, “if” about trials – he said “when”. That is what happens in life – everyone has troubles. Pastor Mark is using Peter’s first letter to teach us God’s perspectives on what to do and, more importantly, what our attitude should be when hard times come. Even though it can be very difficult to find our way to embracing God’s viewpoint on our very real problems, there is a level of peace waiting for us when we get there. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000029861/LFL20180625.mp35b29200e36689.mp3 Mon, 25 Jun 2018 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer People have all kinds of ideas of what being a Christian is like and what things in our life change after receiving Christ. Pastor Mark, teaching from First Peter, reminds us that one of the most significant changes is in our concept of hope. We now have hope in eternal life. We now know for sure that there are only two destinations after we die – heaven and hell – and that we are absolutely sure that we are going to heaven. This helps us when we go through difficulties on this earth. Knowing that this plane of existence isn’t all there is can bring us some comfort in the midst of our trials. People have all kinds of ideas of what being a Christian is like and what things in our life change after receiving Christ. Pastor Mark, teaching from First Peter, reminds us that one of the most significant changes is in our concept of hope. We now have hope in eternal life. We now know for sure that there are only two destinations after we die – heaven and hell – and that we are absolutely sure that we are going to heaven. This helps us when we go through difficulties on this earth. Knowing that this plane of existence isn’t all there is can bring us some comfort in the midst of our trials. People have all kinds of ideas of what being a Christian is like and what things in our life change after receiving Christ. Pastor Mark, teaching from First Peter, reminds us that one of the most significant changes is in our concept of hope. We now have hope in eternal life. We now know for sure that there are only two destinations after we die – heaven and hell – and that we are absolutely sure that we are going to heaven. This helps us when we go through difficulties on this earth. Knowing that this plane of existence isn’t all there is can bring us some comfort in the midst of our trials. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000029712/LFL20180622.mp35b2006f958cbe.mp3 Fri, 22 Jun 2018 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer Words that we’re used to using can have multiple meanings, depending on the context. In the same way, some words have different meanings in a Christian context. Words like “life” or “death” take on a special meaning when we use them in regards to spiritual life or death. Likewise, the word “hope” has a different connotation when speaking from a Christian perspective. Pastor Mark will be focusing on how God uses words like hope, and the necessity for us to embrace His view of these words. As we do this, we will gain a better understand of how God thinks and how we should think as well. Words that we’re used to using can have multiple meanings, depending on the context. In the same way, some words have different meanings in a Christian context. Words like “life” or “death” take on a special meaning when we use them in regards to spiritual life or death. Likewise, the word “hope” has a different connotation when speaking from a Christian perspective. Pastor Mark will be focusing on how God uses words like hope, and the necessity for us to embrace His view of these words. As we do this, we will gain a better understand of how God thinks and how we should think as well. Words that we’re used to using can have multiple meanings, depending on the context. In the same way, some words have different meanings in a Christian context. Words like “life” or “death” take on a special meaning when we use them in regards to spiritual life or death. Likewise, the word “hope” has a different connotation when speaking from a Christian perspective. Pastor Mark will be focusing on how God uses words like hope, and the necessity for us to embrace His view of these words. As we do this, we will gain a better understand of how God thinks and how we should think as well. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000029713/LFL20180621.mp35b2007a2bd315.mp3 Thu, 21 Jun 2018 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer We often talk about or sing about “giving it all to God”. If we’re honest with ourselves, though, we many times add caveats to that commitment. We take back our time and especially our money and resources from the altar where we supposedly laid them out for service to God. Pastor Mark will be teaching about our need to remember that God doesn’t need our resources – remember, He owns everything! The use of the resources He’s provided to us are for our benefit, growth and maturity. We desperately need to remember that so that we can be useful to God. We often talk about or sing about “giving it all to God”. If we’re honest with ourselves, though, we many times add caveats to that commitment. We take back our time and especially our money and resources from the altar where we supposedly laid them out for service to God. Pastor Mark will be teaching about our need to remember that God doesn’t need our resources – remember, He owns everything! The use of the resources He’s provided to us are for our benefit, growth and maturity. We desperately need to remember that so that we can be useful to God. We often talk about or sing about “giving it all to God”. If we’re honest with ourselves, though, we many times add caveats to that commitment. We take back our time and especially our money and resources from the altar where we supposedly laid them out for service to God. Pastor Mark will be teaching about our need to remember that God doesn’t need our resources – remember, He owns everything! The use of the resources He’s provided to us are for our benefit, growth and maturity. We desperately need to remember that so that we can be useful to God. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000029714/LFL20180620.mp35b20093ab859a.mp3 Wed, 20 Jun 2018 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer People are selfish. From the time we’re babies, we always want what we want, when we want it – usually now. Being a servant of God requires that our thinking and focus be inverted; that’s why we need the Holy Spirit living in us, changing us from the inside out. Pastor Mark is continuing his teaching about getting free from the thinking patterns of the world system so that we can begin living like God wants us to. He will be speaking about generosity and our need to begin to trust God more than ever, so that we can be used by God to spread the message of His salvation to everyone. People are selfish. From the time we’re babies, we always want what we want, when we want it – usually now. Being a servant of God requires that our thinking and focus be inverted; that’s why we need the Holy Spirit living in us, changing us from the inside out. Pastor Mark is continuing his teaching about getting free from the thinking patterns of the world system so that we can begin living like God wants us to. He will be speaking about generosity and our need to begin to trust God more than ever, so that we can be used by God to spread the message of His salvation to everyone. People are selfish. From the time we’re babies, we always want what we want, when we want it – usually now. Being a servant of God requires that our thinking and focus be inverted; that’s why we need the Holy Spirit living in us, changing us from the inside out. Pastor Mark is continuing his teaching about getting free from the thinking patterns of the world system so that we can begin living like God wants us to. He will be speaking about generosity and our need to begin to trust God more than ever, so that we can be used by God to spread the message of His salvation to everyone. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000029716/LFL20180619.mp35b2009f86a87f.mp3 Tue, 19 Jun 2018 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer The Bible tells us that, as Christ followers, we have obligations and responsibilities toward God. Firstly, we have to understand that we don’t own anything; we are stewards of our lives as well as the stuff we have. We are told that we will have to account for what we have done with the gifts we’ve been given. Pastor Mark will educate us on what the gifts we may have are and how they can be used to benefit the kingdom of God. He will also teach us about the concept of giving from God’s perspective, how it differs from man’s view, and the promises God makes to the generous. The Bible tells us that, as Christ followers, we have obligations and responsibilities toward God. Firstly, we have to understand that we don’t own anything; we are stewards of our lives as well as the stuff we have. We are told that we will have to account for what we have done with the gifts we’ve been given. Pastor Mark will educate us on what the gifts we may have are and how they can be used to benefit the kingdom of God. He will also teach us about the concept of giving from God’s perspective, how it differs from man’s view, and the promises God makes to the generous. The Bible tells us that, as Christ followers, we have obligations and responsibilities toward God. Firstly, we have to understand that we don’t own anything; we are stewards of our lives as well as the stuff we have. We are told that we will have to account for what we have done with the gifts we’ve been given. Pastor Mark will educate us on what the gifts we may have are and how they can be used to benefit the kingdom of God. He will also teach us about the concept of giving from God’s perspective, how it differs from man’s view, and the promises God makes to the generous. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000029717/LFL20180618.mp35b200a8715ef3.mp3 Mon, 18 Jun 2018 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer “Store up for yourselves treasures in Heaven.” The verse that ends this discourse is well known to us: “Seek first the Kingdom of God, and His righteousness, and all these things will be added to you.” We often seek our comfort first, sometimes even rather than facing danger. Pastor Mark is teaching that we need to seek to do what pleases God first rather than ourselves, trusting God to provide for us – even if it isn’t comfortable. For those of us who are used to a cushy life, this is a big-time challenge. Thankfully, God’s grace and mercy are sufficient to carry us through. “Store up for yourselves treasures in Heaven.” The verse that ends this discourse is well known to us: “Seek first the Kingdom of God, and His righteousness, and all these things will be added to you.” We often seek our comfort first, sometimes even rather than facing danger. Pastor Mark is teaching that we need to seek to do what pleases God first rather than ourselves, trusting God to provide for us – even if it isn’t comfortable. For those of us who are used to a cushy life, this is a big-time challenge. Thankfully, God’s grace and mercy are sufficient to carry us through. “Store up for yourselves treasures in Heaven.” The verse that ends this discourse is well known to us: “Seek first the Kingdom of God, and His righteousness, and all these things will be added to you.” We often seek our comfort first, sometimes even rather than facing danger. Pastor Mark is teaching that we need to seek to do what pleases God first rather than ourselves, trusting God to provide for us – even if it isn’t comfortable. For those of us who are used to a cushy life, this is a big-time challenge. Thankfully, God’s grace and mercy are sufficient to carry us through. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000029597/LFL20180615.mp35b16a62872ce1.mp3 Fri, 15 Jun 2018 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer What do we want most in our lives? And do our wants coincide with what we think God wants most in our lives? That’s something to think about. Knowing that we’re encouraged to gather up for ourselves treasures in heaven, where no rust or waste occurs, does that cause us to revisit or revise what we want? Pastor Mark is teaching what the Bible has to say about riches, rich people, and how they use what they’ve been given by God. We are encouraged to pay attention to what God has to say and, if we truly are followers of Christ, align our thinking and living with His. What do we want most in our lives? And do our wants coincide with what we think God wants most in our lives? That’s something to think about. Knowing that we’re encouraged to gather up for ourselves treasures in heaven, where no rust or waste occurs, does that cause us to revisit or revise what we want? Pastor Mark is teaching what the Bible has to say about riches, rich people, and how they use what they’ve been given by God. We are encouraged to pay attention to what God has to say and, if we truly are followers of Christ, align our thinking and living with His. What do we want most in our lives? And do our wants coincide with what we think God wants most in our lives? That’s something to think about. Knowing that we’re encouraged to gather up for ourselves treasures in heaven, where no rust or waste occurs, does that cause us to revisit or revise what we want? Pastor Mark is teaching what the Bible has to say about riches, rich people, and how they use what they’ve been given by God. We are encouraged to pay attention to what God has to say and, if we truly are followers of Christ, align our thinking and living with His. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000029598/LFL20180614.mp35b16a68335d5e.mp3 Thu, 14 Jun 2018 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer The world tells us that “more is better”. Many of us inside the church have bought into this mindset, too. We all know that when we die, we can’t take it with us. Pastor Mark is trying to remind us of this fact and to teach us the Biblical concept that everything is God’s; we are just the caretakers of the stuff. The other aspect to being caretakers is that we will someday give an accounting of how well we took care of the things we were put in charge of. Unlike the mercy seat, which believers will avoid because of trusting in Jesus, we will be judged for our good or poor stewardship. The world tells us that “more is better”. Many of us inside the church have bought into this mindset, too. We all know that when we die, we can’t take it with us. Pastor Mark is trying to remind us of this fact and to teach us the Biblical concept that everything is God’s; we are just the caretakers of the stuff. The other aspect to being caretakers is that we will someday give an accounting of how well we took care of the things we were put in charge of. Unlike the mercy seat, which believers will avoid because of trusting in Jesus, we will be judged for our good or poor stewardship. The world tells us that “more is better”. Many of us inside the church have bought into this mindset, too. We all know that when we die, we can’t take it with us. Pastor Mark is trying to remind us of this fact and to teach us the Biblical concept that everything is God’s; we are just the caretakers of the stuff. The other aspect to being caretakers is that we will someday give an accounting of how well we took care of the things we were put in charge of. Unlike the mercy seat, which believers will avoid because of trusting in Jesus, we will be judged for our good or poor stewardship. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000029599/LFL201806131.mp35b16a73328baa.mp3 Wed, 13 Jun 2018 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer Many people think, incorrectly, that the Bible describes money as the root of all evil. What it actually says is that the love of money is the root of all evil. The distinction is important. There were many wealthy people that God used: Abraham, Solomon, Joseph of Arimathea, and others. They understood that money was a tool to be used. Pastor Mark will be teaching us the same kind of lesson. We need to embrace the notion that being in debt is being in bondage to the one we owe. The sooner we can get out of debt the sooner we can use the resources God gives us, for His kingdom. Many people think, incorrectly, that the Bible describes money as the root of all evil. What it actually says is that the love of money is the root of all evil. The distinction is important. There were many wealthy people that God used: Abraham, Solomon, Joseph of Arimathea, and others. They understood that money was a tool to be used. Pastor Mark will be teaching us the same kind of lesson. We need to embrace the notion that being in debt is being in bondage to the one we owe. The sooner we can get out of debt the sooner we can use the resources God gives us, for His kingdom. Many people think, incorrectly, that the Bible describes money as the root of all evil. What it actually says is that the love of money is the root of all evil. The distinction is important. There were many wealthy people that God used: Abraham, Solomon, Joseph of Arimathea, and others. They understood that money was a tool to be used. Pastor Mark will be teaching us the same kind of lesson. We need to embrace the notion that being in debt is being in bondage to the one we owe. The sooner we can get out of debt the sooner we can use the resources God gives us, for His kingdom. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000029600/LFL20180612.mp35b16a77683040.mp3 Tue, 12 Jun 2018 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer Cognitive dissonance is the situation when someone holds two contradictory ideas at the same time. In the back of our minds, everyone knows they’re going to die and take nothing with them. At the same time, many of us spend a lot of time accumulating stuff, knowing we’re going to leave it all behind. Pastor Mark will be teaching about the importance of using our money and resources to serve God and us rather than our seeking to acquire more and bigger whatevers. We need to learn to place the proper importance on money and things and use them to further God’s kingdom. Cognitive dissonance is the situation when someone holds two contradictory ideas at the same time. In the back of our minds, everyone knows they’re going to die and take nothing with them. At the same time, many of us spend a lot of time accumulating stuff, knowing we’re going to leave it all behind. Pastor Mark will be teaching about the importance of using our money and resources to serve God and us rather than our seeking to acquire more and bigger whatevers. We need to learn to place the proper importance on money and things and use them to further God’s kingdom. Cognitive dissonance is the situation when someone holds two contradictory ideas at the same time. In the back of our minds, everyone knows they’re going to die and take nothing with them. At the same time, many of us spend a lot of time accumulating stuff, knowing we’re going to leave it all behind. Pastor Mark will be teaching about the importance of using our money and resources to serve God and us rather than our seeking to acquire more and bigger whatevers. We need to learn to place the proper importance on money and things and use them to further God’s kingdom. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000029601/LFL20180611.mp35b16abb94ddfe.mp3 Mon, 11 Jun 2018 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer Many Christians believe that because they now belong to Jesus that they’re immune to temptation or the effects of “sinful” society. That’s just not true. The Bible says that we’re to be “in the world but not of it”, which indicates that we can be affected by it. Jesus prayed along those lines in John 17 when He asked God to protect His followers. Pastor Mark is going to be teaching along the same lines, by helping us understand the ways that the world system can influence and even control us. We’ll be learning the importance of making money serve us rather than the other way around. Many Christians believe that because they now belong to Jesus that they’re immune to temptation or the effects of “sinful” society. That’s just not true. The Bible says that we’re to be “in the world but not of it”, which indicates that we can be affected by it. Jesus prayed along those lines in John 17 when He asked God to protect His followers. Pastor Mark is going to be teaching along the same lines, by helping us understand the ways that the world system can influence and even control us. We’ll be learning the importance of making money serve us rather than the other way around. Many Christians believe that because they now belong to Jesus that they’re immune to temptation or the effects of “sinful” society. That’s just not true. The Bible says that we’re to be “in the world but not of it”, which indicates that we can be affected by it. Jesus prayed along those lines in John 17 when He asked God to protect His followers. Pastor Mark is going to be teaching along the same lines, by helping us understand the ways that the world system can influence and even control us. We’ll be learning the importance of making money serve us rather than the other way around. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000029372/LFL20180608.mp35b0eb79124bd2.mp3 Fri, 08 Jun 2018 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer We’ve all had that happen: a thought crosses our minds that’s so out of character for us, and we wonder where in the world that came from. Well, Pastor Mark will be teaching us where those thoughts come from. He’ll tell us how to overcome them and better yet, how to strengthen our minds against them. We’ll be reminded that we are in a battle against the devil, and that the primary battleground is our mind. We’ll find out who God says we are and also who we are not. We will hear what God’s word says about us once we begin to follow Him and who He intends us to be. We’ve all had that happen: a thought crosses our minds that’s so out of character for us, and we wonder where in the world that came from. Well, Pastor Mark will be teaching us where those thoughts come from. He’ll tell us how to overcome them and better yet, how to strengthen our minds against them. We’ll be reminded that we are in a battle against the devil, and that the primary battleground is our mind. We’ll find out who God says we are and also who we are not. We will hear what God’s word says about us once we begin to follow Him and who He intends us to be. We’ve all had that happen: a thought crosses our minds that’s so out of character for us, and we wonder where in the world that came from. Well, Pastor Mark will be teaching us where those thoughts come from. He’ll tell us how to overcome them and better yet, how to strengthen our minds against them. We’ll be reminded that we are in a battle against the devil, and that the primary battleground is our mind. We’ll find out who God says we are and also who we are not. We will hear what God’s word says about us once we begin to follow Him and who He intends us to be. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000029373/LFL20180607.mp35b0eb8003f53b.mp3 Thu, 07 Jun 2018 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer All around us, the air swirls with temptations and enticements. Many times we will have thoughts that are contrary to what we know God’s word says. Other times, the messages are more subtle: “is that really what God said?” or “are you sure God says that’s wrong?” Pastor Mark will be teaching from John 8 where Jesus spoke to the Jews about truth and what it really means to be a follower of His. We will find out the huge differences between Jesus and Satan. We’ll find out more about what God expects from us, and how we can live the life God wants us to. All around us, the air swirls with temptations and enticements. Many times we will have thoughts that are contrary to what we know God’s word says. Other times, the messages are more subtle: “is that really what God said?” or “are you sure God says that’s wrong?” Pastor Mark will be teaching from John 8 where Jesus spoke to the Jews about truth and what it really means to be a follower of His. We will find out the huge differences between Jesus and Satan. We’ll find out more about what God expects from us, and how we can live the life God wants us to. All around us, the air swirls with temptations and enticements. Many times we will have thoughts that are contrary to what we know God’s word says. Other times, the messages are more subtle: “is that really what God said?” or “are you sure God says that’s wrong?” Pastor Mark will be teaching from John 8 where Jesus spoke to the Jews about truth and what it really means to be a follower of His. We will find out the huge differences between Jesus and Satan. We’ll find out more about what God expects from us, and how we can live the life God wants us to. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000029374/LFL20180606.mp35b0eb86eb83aa.mp3 Wed, 06 Jun 2018 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer There was a problem in Jesus’ day – many people thought that just because they said some words like, “I believe in Jesus”, that they were automatically followers of Christ. Jesus, however, had a higher standard; to really be His disciple, one had to do what Jesus said to do. As Pastor Mark will tell us, the faulty thinking regarding what it means to be a Christ follower persists today. We will learn what Jesus requires from us if we want to really follow Him. We will also discover the connection between truth and freedom, and will explore how we can experience more truth. There was a problem in Jesus’ day – many people thought that just because they said some words like, “I believe in Jesus”, that they were automatically followers of Christ. Jesus, however, had a higher standard; to really be His disciple, one had to do what Jesus said to do. As Pastor Mark will tell us, the faulty thinking regarding what it means to be a Christ follower persists today. We will learn what Jesus requires from us if we want to really follow Him. We will also discover the connection between truth and freedom, and will explore how we can experience more truth. There was a problem in Jesus’ day – many people thought that just because they said some words like, “I believe in Jesus”, that they were automatically followers of Christ. Jesus, however, had a higher standard; to really be His disciple, one had to do what Jesus said to do. As Pastor Mark will tell us, the faulty thinking regarding what it means to be a Christ follower persists today. We will learn what Jesus requires from us if we want to really follow Him. We will also discover the connection between truth and freedom, and will explore how we can experience more truth. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000029375/LFL20180605.mp35b0eb8ec66440.mp3 Tue, 05 Jun 2018 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer One trend in the church that is disconcerting for many is the adoption of behavior by those claiming to be followers of Christ that the Bible clearly prohibits. Sex before marriage and use of illegal drugs are only a couple of examples. Pastor Mark will be teaching us the difference between following the world’s mindset and having our minds regenerated by the Holy Spirit. We will learn the dangers of continuing with the mentality of the world, and the benefits of taking on the mind of Christ. If we truly want to become followers of Jesus, we need to learn to think like He does. One trend in the church that is disconcerting for many is the adoption of behavior by those claiming to be followers of Christ that the Bible clearly prohibits. Sex before marriage and use of illegal drugs are only a couple of examples. Pastor Mark will be teaching us the difference between following the world’s mindset and having our minds regenerated by the Holy Spirit. We will learn the dangers of continuing with the mentality of the world, and the benefits of taking on the mind of Christ. If we truly want to become followers of Jesus, we need to learn to think like He does. One trend in the church that is disconcerting for many is the adoption of behavior by those claiming to be followers of Christ that the Bible clearly prohibits. Sex before marriage and use of illegal drugs are only a couple of examples. Pastor Mark will be teaching us the difference between following the world’s mindset and having our minds regenerated by the Holy Spirit. We will learn the dangers of continuing with the mentality of the world, and the benefits of taking on the mind of Christ. If we truly want to become followers of Jesus, we need to learn to think like He does. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000029376/LFL20180604.mp35b0eb94586cf9.mp3 Mon, 04 Jun 2018 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer In spy craft there’s what’s called a “honey trap”. It’s usually an attractive female spy sent to become romantically involved with a target with the ultimate goal of obtaining secrets. In the same way we can become so involved with the pleasures of our activities that we are deceived about their danger. As Pastor Mark will be teaching, we also can be blinded to the peril behind the pleasure. We will learn the good news; we can be set free from the honey trap we were all born into. It will require our giving our allegiance to a new Master, but One Who only wants the best for us. In spy craft there’s what’s called a “honey trap”. It’s usually an attractive female spy sent to become romantically involved with a target with the ultimate goal of obtaining secrets. In the same way we can become so involved with the pleasures of our activities that we are deceived about their danger. As Pastor Mark will be teaching, we also can be blinded to the peril behind the pleasure. We will learn the good news; we can be set free from the honey trap we were all born into. It will require our giving our allegiance to a new Master, but One Who only wants the best for us. In spy craft there’s what’s called a “honey trap”. It’s usually an attractive female spy sent to become romantically involved with a target with the ultimate goal of obtaining secrets. In the same way we can become so involved with the pleasures of our activities that we are deceived about their danger. As Pastor Mark will be teaching, we also can be blinded to the peril behind the pleasure. We will learn the good news; we can be set free from the honey trap we were all born into. It will require our giving our allegiance to a new Master, but One Who only wants the best for us. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000028575/LFL20180601.mp35b058740c6b47.mp3 Fri, 01 Jun 2018 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer No one wants to think of themselves as slaves to anything or anyone. Yet, we all know of someone with an obvious dependence on a substance or situation; their slavery is clear to see. The fact of the matter is that according to scripture, everyone is a slave to someone. Pastor Mark will be teaching about our slavery and the only two choices of masters we have: Jesus or Satan. He will be speaking about our having been born into servitude to the devil and the ways he keeps us in bondage and blinded to and resistant toward the only avenue of escape from his clutches. No one wants to think of themselves as slaves to anything or anyone. Yet, we all know of someone with an obvious dependence on a substance or situation; their slavery is clear to see. The fact of the matter is that according to scripture, everyone is a slave to someone. Pastor Mark will be teaching about our slavery and the only two choices of masters we have: Jesus or Satan. He will be speaking about our having been born into servitude to the devil and the ways he keeps us in bondage and blinded to and resistant toward the only avenue of escape from his clutches. No one wants to think of themselves as slaves to anything or anyone. Yet, we all know of someone with an obvious dependence on a substance or situation; their slavery is clear to see. The fact of the matter is that according to scripture, everyone is a slave to someone. Pastor Mark will be teaching about our slavery and the only two choices of masters we have: Jesus or Satan. He will be speaking about our having been born into servitude to the devil and the ways he keeps us in bondage and blinded to and resistant toward the only avenue of escape from his clutches. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000028576/LFL20180531.mp35b0587af30ea0.mp3 Thu, 31 May 2018 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer So many churches focus on salvation and really don’t give much thought to the other aspect of being a follower of Christ – actually following Christ. What that means for us is often not discussed and as a result many Christians are stuck not too far beyond their salvation experience in their spiritual growth. Pastor Mark will be teaching from passages in the Bible that address this spiritual stagnation and our need to be more than spiritual babies. He will address our need to begin to digest spiritual meat and thereby grow up into the adult that God wants us to become. So many churches focus on salvation and really don’t give much thought to the other aspect of being a follower of Christ – actually following Christ. What that means for us is often not discussed and as a result many Christians are stuck not too far beyond their salvation experience in their spiritual growth. Pastor Mark will be teaching from passages in the Bible that address this spiritual stagnation and our need to be more than spiritual babies. He will address our need to begin to digest spiritual meat and thereby grow up into the adult that God wants us to become. So many churches focus on salvation and really don’t give much thought to the other aspect of being a follower of Christ – actually following Christ. What that means for us is often not discussed and as a result many Christians are stuck not too far beyond their salvation experience in their spiritual growth. Pastor Mark will be teaching from passages in the Bible that address this spiritual stagnation and our need to be more than spiritual babies. He will address our need to begin to digest spiritual meat and thereby grow up into the adult that God wants us to become. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000028577/LFL20180530.mp35b05884461542.mp3 Wed, 30 May 2018 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer In the grind of our day-to-day lives we often forget that there’s another aspect to life. We forget that this world system is controlled by one who hates Jesus and all of Jesus’ followers, and that he will do whatever he can to stop or stunt our spiritual growth. Pastor Mark will remind us of these facts and, moreover, that Jesus has already won the battle. The apostle Paul will be giving us information concerning our salvation and standing with God. Pastor Mark will take Paul’s info and help us understand how to put the theory into practice in our lives and our hearts. In the grind of our day-to-day lives we often forget that there’s another aspect to life. We forget that this world system is controlled by one who hates Jesus and all of Jesus’ followers, and that he will do whatever he can to stop or stunt our spiritual growth. Pastor Mark will remind us of these facts and, moreover, that Jesus has already won the battle. The apostle Paul will be giving us information concerning our salvation and standing with God. Pastor Mark will take Paul’s info and help us understand how to put the theory into practice in our lives and our hearts. In the grind of our day-to-day lives we often forget that there’s another aspect to life. We forget that this world system is controlled by one who hates Jesus and all of Jesus’ followers, and that he will do whatever he can to stop or stunt our spiritual growth. Pastor Mark will remind us of these facts and, moreover, that Jesus has already won the battle. The apostle Paul will be giving us information concerning our salvation and standing with God. Pastor Mark will take Paul’s info and help us understand how to put the theory into practice in our lives and our hearts. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000028578/LFL20180529.mp35b0588e79e904.mp3 Tue, 29 May 2018 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer Having salvation – knowing that your sins have been forgiven – is an awesome, freeing thing. Remembering the things we did in the past can be crippling, even paralyzing. Pastor Mark is teaching from the book of Philippians, where the apostle Paul is reminding the believers in Philippi of what God did for them through Christ’s atoning work. God wants us to move forward into the new life He has given us, but many times we find it hard or even impossible to do because of our remembering the events of the past. May God grace us to be able to put those things aside. Having salvation – knowing that your sins have been forgiven – is an awesome, freeing thing. Remembering the things we did in the past can be crippling, even paralyzing. Pastor Mark is teaching from the book of Philippians, where the apostle Paul is reminding the believers in Philippi of what God did for them through Christ’s atoning work. God wants us to move forward into the new life He has given us, but many times we find it hard or even impossible to do because of our remembering the events of the past. May God grace us to be able to put those things aside. Having salvation – knowing that your sins have been forgiven – is an awesome, freeing thing. Remembering the things we did in the past can be crippling, even paralyzing. Pastor Mark is teaching from the book of Philippians, where the apostle Paul is reminding the believers in Philippi of what God did for them through Christ’s atoning work. God wants us to move forward into the new life He has given us, but many times we find it hard or even impossible to do because of our remembering the events of the past. May God grace us to be able to put those things aside. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000028579/LFL20180528.mp35b05894eea246.mp3 Mon, 28 May 2018 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer When we listen to stories like this one, we have problems believing what Jesus said. How could we do more than He, the Savior of the world, did? He was speaking of the concept of multiplication. The apostles reached way more people than Jesus did, simply because there were more of them and they could be in more than one place. Pastor Mark will be teaching about the things in our lives that keep us from being the kind of Christ followers we really want to be – and Christ intended us to become. We will then learn how to overcome these obstacles and become more effective witnesses. When we listen to stories like this one, we have problems believing what Jesus said. How could we do more than He, the Savior of the world, did? He was speaking of the concept of multiplication. The apostles reached way more people than Jesus did, simply because there were more of them and they could be in more than one place. Pastor Mark will be teaching about the things in our lives that keep us from being the kind of Christ followers we really want to be – and Christ intended us to become. We will then learn how to overcome these obstacles and become more effective witnesses. When we listen to stories like this one, we have problems believing what Jesus said. How could we do more than He, the Savior of the world, did? He was speaking of the concept of multiplication. The apostles reached way more people than Jesus did, simply because there were more of them and they could be in more than one place. Pastor Mark will be teaching about the things in our lives that keep us from being the kind of Christ followers we really want to be – and Christ intended us to become. We will then learn how to overcome these obstacles and become more effective witnesses. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000028462/LFL20180525.mp35afc5b055624b.mp3 Fri, 25 May 2018 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer The apostle Paul, in speaking of his Christian walk, spoke of leaving the past behind and pressing forward toward the goal of becoming like Christ. The concept of forgetting the wrong acts we committed and getting to the place where their memory has no power over us is indeed daunting. Pastor Mark will be teaching about the ability of God to do anything. That includes making us able to recognize that the power of sin over us has been demolished by Jesus’ death on the cross. In the same way that God sees us as if we’d never sinned, sin’s power over us has been wiped away. The apostle Paul, in speaking of his Christian walk, spoke of leaving the past behind and pressing forward toward the goal of becoming like Christ. The concept of forgetting the wrong acts we committed and getting to the place where their memory has no power over us is indeed daunting. Pastor Mark will be teaching about the ability of God to do anything. That includes making us able to recognize that the power of sin over us has been demolished by Jesus’ death on the cross. In the same way that God sees us as if we’d never sinned, sin’s power over us has been wiped away. The apostle Paul, in speaking of his Christian walk, spoke of leaving the past behind and pressing forward toward the goal of becoming like Christ. The concept of forgetting the wrong acts we committed and getting to the place where their memory has no power over us is indeed daunting. Pastor Mark will be teaching about the ability of God to do anything. That includes making us able to recognize that the power of sin over us has been demolished by Jesus’ death on the cross. In the same way that God sees us as if we’d never sinned, sin’s power over us has been wiped away. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000028463/LFL20180524.mp35afc5b5742a80.mp3 Thu, 24 May 2018 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer Hopefully, you have a pastor with the attitude that the apostle Paul had toward the church in Philippi. These days there are plenty of pastors who are willing to take your money, talents and time and give little or nothing in return. They are what Jesus called “wolves”. All they want to do is to devour the flock for their own fulfillment. Pastor Mark will be teaching about the importance of having a pastor who will do what Paul did; teach the whole scripture of God and encourage you to want to become more like Jesus. That’s their job and attaining the likeness of Christ is ours. Hopefully, you have a pastor with the attitude that the apostle Paul had toward the church in Philippi. These days there are plenty of pastors who are willing to take your money, talents and time and give little or nothing in return. They are what Jesus called “wolves”. All they want to do is to devour the flock for their own fulfillment. Pastor Mark will be teaching about the importance of having a pastor who will do what Paul did; teach the whole scripture of God and encourage you to want to become more like Jesus. That’s their job and attaining the likeness of Christ is ours. Hopefully, you have a pastor with the attitude that the apostle Paul had toward the church in Philippi. These days there are plenty of pastors who are willing to take your money, talents and time and give little or nothing in return. They are what Jesus called “wolves”. All they want to do is to devour the flock for their own fulfillment. Pastor Mark will be teaching about the importance of having a pastor who will do what Paul did; teach the whole scripture of God and encourage you to want to become more like Jesus. That’s their job and attaining the likeness of Christ is ours. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000028464/LFL20180523.mp35afc5bae3611f.mp3 Wed, 23 May 2018 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer There’s an old saying – “opposites attract” – and if you’re married, you know the truth of that saying. We all like to be with people that have similar tastes and hobbies. So how did we end up married to someone so different from us? Pastor Mark will help us understand the wonders of God’s creation and His intent for marriage. We will learn that one of the reasons we married someone so different is so we could learn to love in the same way Jesus loves us. The Bible talks about “iron sharpening iron”, friction to make us better people; this applies to marriage too. There’s an old saying – “opposites attract” – and if you’re married, you know the truth of that saying. We all like to be with people that have similar tastes and hobbies. So how did we end up married to someone so different from us? Pastor Mark will help us understand the wonders of God’s creation and His intent for marriage. We will learn that one of the reasons we married someone so different is so we could learn to love in the same way Jesus loves us. The Bible talks about “iron sharpening iron”, friction to make us better people; this applies to marriage too. There’s an old saying – “opposites attract” – and if you’re married, you know the truth of that saying. We all like to be with people that have similar tastes and hobbies. So how did we end up married to someone so different from us? Pastor Mark will help us understand the wonders of God’s creation and His intent for marriage. We will learn that one of the reasons we married someone so different is so we could learn to love in the same way Jesus loves us. The Bible talks about “iron sharpening iron”, friction to make us better people; this applies to marriage too. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000028465/LFL20180522.mp35afc5bf76ac66.mp3 Tue, 22 May 2018 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer Many Christians – and those who think about Christians – have a misconception regarding what forgiveness is. You’ll hear the phrase “forgive and forget” as though forgiveness erases the slate and pretends that the transgression didn’t happen. Pastor Mark will be teaching the true meaning of forgiveness and our responsibility to learn from the bad experience. We’ll also learn what God’s position is toward us, having extended forgiveness to us. We will be taught what God has to say about true love, using the well-known passage in 1 Corinthians thirteen. Many Christians – and those who think about Christians – have a misconception regarding what forgiveness is. You’ll hear the phrase “forgive and forget” as though forgiveness erases the slate and pretends that the transgression didn’t happen. Pastor Mark will be teaching the true meaning of forgiveness and our responsibility to learn from the bad experience. We’ll also learn what God’s position is toward us, having extended forgiveness to us. We will be taught what God has to say about true love, using the well-known passage in 1 Corinthians thirteen. Many Christians – and those who think about Christians – have a misconception regarding what forgiveness is. You’ll hear the phrase “forgive and forget” as though forgiveness erases the slate and pretends that the transgression didn’t happen. Pastor Mark will be teaching the true meaning of forgiveness and our responsibility to learn from the bad experience. We’ll also learn what God’s position is toward us, having extended forgiveness to us. We will be taught what God has to say about true love, using the well-known passage in 1 Corinthians thirteen. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000028466/LFL20180521.mp35afc5c4957d4f.mp3 Mon, 21 May 2018 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer As much as we know – or think we know – about the Bible, there are still incorrect assumptions we’ve made that we have to undo. Pastor Mark will be teaching what the Bible actually has to say about marriage, dating, and sex. If we are really going to be followers of Christ, we need to know and understand what He actually said and meant. We will be challenged to extend grace and forgiveness rather than paper over hurts. We will discover that doing the hard work to repair and rebuild our marriages will, in the long run, be the most beneficial to ourselves and to our spouses. As much as we know – or think we know – about the Bible, there are still incorrect assumptions we’ve made that we have to undo. Pastor Mark will be teaching what the Bible actually has to say about marriage, dating, and sex. If we are really going to be followers of Christ, we need to know and understand what He actually said and meant. We will be challenged to extend grace and forgiveness rather than paper over hurts. We will discover that doing the hard work to repair and rebuild our marriages will, in the long run, be the most beneficial to ourselves and to our spouses. As much as we know – or think we know – about the Bible, there are still incorrect assumptions we’ve made that we have to undo. Pastor Mark will be teaching what the Bible actually has to say about marriage, dating, and sex. If we are really going to be followers of Christ, we need to know and understand what He actually said and meant. We will be challenged to extend grace and forgiveness rather than paper over hurts. We will discover that doing the hard work to repair and rebuild our marriages will, in the long run, be the most beneficial to ourselves and to our spouses. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000028332/LFL20180518.mp35af1e762c121f.mp3 Fri, 18 May 2018 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer Routines are good. Waking at the same time usually insures that you’ll be at work on time – good thing. Routines in relationships, though, often deteriorate into boredom, especially in couples relationships. One partner likes to go, go, go; the other is content being at home. One finds learning new things exhilarating; the other, not so much. Pastor Mark in teaching what the Bible has to say about Godly relationships will be addressing how to deal with the differences couples have in personalities and preferences in many areas of life, and how to make the relationship better. Routines are good. Waking at the same time usually insures that you’ll be at work on time – good thing. Routines in relationships, though, often deteriorate into boredom, especially in couples relationships. One partner likes to go, go, go; the other is content being at home. One finds learning new things exhilarating; the other, not so much. Pastor Mark in teaching what the Bible has to say about Godly relationships will be addressing how to deal with the differences couples have in personalities and preferences in many areas of life, and how to make the relationship better. Routines are good. Waking at the same time usually insures that you’ll be at work on time – good thing. Routines in relationships, though, often deteriorate into boredom, especially in couples relationships. One partner likes to go, go, go; the other is content being at home. One finds learning new things exhilarating; the other, not so much. Pastor Mark in teaching what the Bible has to say about Godly relationships will be addressing how to deal with the differences couples have in personalities and preferences in many areas of life, and how to make the relationship better. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000028333/LFL20180517.mp35af1e7bc91f81.mp3 Thu, 17 May 2018 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer The desire and drive for sexual relationships can be so strong that we compromise ourselves. The numbers of those who say they’re Christians who participate in sexual activities prior to marriage is stunning. Pastor Mark reminds us that while we can’t go back and undo what has already been done, we can have a new start through God’s grace and forgiveness. We will be reminded that the Bible promises that we can have victory and live a life that pleases God if we are willing to allow the Holy Spirit to empower us, and then become obedient to what God has said to do. The desire and drive for sexual relationships can be so strong that we compromise ourselves. The numbers of those who say they’re Christians who participate in sexual activities prior to marriage is stunning. Pastor Mark reminds us that while we can’t go back and undo what has already been done, we can have a new start through God’s grace and forgiveness. We will be reminded that the Bible promises that we can have victory and live a life that pleases God if we are willing to allow the Holy Spirit to empower us, and then become obedient to what God has said to do. The desire and drive for sexual relationships can be so strong that we compromise ourselves. The numbers of those who say they’re Christians who participate in sexual activities prior to marriage is stunning. Pastor Mark reminds us that while we can’t go back and undo what has already been done, we can have a new start through God’s grace and forgiveness. We will be reminded that the Bible promises that we can have victory and live a life that pleases God if we are willing to allow the Holy Spirit to empower us, and then become obedient to what God has said to do. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000028334/LFL20180516.mp35af1e823e5c3b.mp3 Wed, 16 May 2018 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer We’ve been told – and we see all around us – that divorce is epidemic. The rate of divorce in the church mirrors that of the outside world. The damage to children is incalculable and can lead to a host of future problems. Pastor Mark is teaching what God has to say about marriage and divorce, and what we can do to strengthen our relationships. He reminds us that Biblical love is a verb, an action word, and that there are things we must do to demonstrate our love. He will also be speaking about what the Bible means by the word ‘submission’ as it applies to marriage. We’ve been told – and we see all around us – that divorce is epidemic. The rate of divorce in the church mirrors that of the outside world. The damage to children is incalculable and can lead to a host of future problems. Pastor Mark is teaching what God has to say about marriage and divorce, and what we can do to strengthen our relationships. He reminds us that Biblical love is a verb, an action word, and that there are things we must do to demonstrate our love. He will also be speaking about what the Bible means by the word ‘submission’ as it applies to marriage. We’ve been told – and we see all around us – that divorce is epidemic. The rate of divorce in the church mirrors that of the outside world. The damage to children is incalculable and can lead to a host of future problems. Pastor Mark is teaching what God has to say about marriage and divorce, and what we can do to strengthen our relationships. He reminds us that Biblical love is a verb, an action word, and that there are things we must do to demonstrate our love. He will also be speaking about what the Bible means by the word ‘submission’ as it applies to marriage. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000028335/LFL20180515.mp35af1e87fd59d0.mp3 Tue, 15 May 2018 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer We all want our marriages to be healthy – many of us have no idea what that looks like but we want it. The struggle to have our voice heard, to know that our opinion matters, drives us many times to run roughshod over our spouse. We know this is wrong, but what else can we do? Pastor Mark has been teaching about how the Bible defines marriage, versus how the world around us defines it. He’s telling us that we need to take the time to really talk to one another, being honest, and listening with humility. Doing these things will get us on the road to happy marriages. We all want our marriages to be healthy – many of us have no idea what that looks like but we want it. The struggle to have our voice heard, to know that our opinion matters, drives us many times to run roughshod over our spouse. We know this is wrong, but what else can we do? Pastor Mark has been teaching about how the Bible defines marriage, versus how the world around us defines it. He’s telling us that we need to take the time to really talk to one another, being honest, and listening with humility. Doing these things will get us on the road to happy marriages. We all want our marriages to be healthy – many of us have no idea what that looks like but we want it. The struggle to have our voice heard, to know that our opinion matters, drives us many times to run roughshod over our spouse. We know this is wrong, but what else can we do? Pastor Mark has been teaching about how the Bible defines marriage, versus how the world around us defines it. He’s telling us that we need to take the time to really talk to one another, being honest, and listening with humility. Doing these things will get us on the road to happy marriages. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000028336/LFL20180514.mp35af1e8f952d87.mp3 Mon, 14 May 2018 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer How good is your word…really? Have you ever broken a promise? Have you ever agreed to something you knew at the outset you had no intention of honoring? Unfortunately, we’ve all done these to one degree or another. Even though we don’t like to think of it this way, divorce qualifies as a breaking of a promise; not only to the other spouse, but to God. As the creator of marriage, He got to define the parameters and terms. Pastor Mark will be teaching us about the gravity of the marriage covenant. He will also remind us of God’s forgiveness and restoration for when we mess up. How good is your word…really? Have you ever broken a promise? Have you ever agreed to something you knew at the outset you had no intention of honoring? Unfortunately, we’ve all done these to one degree or another. Even though we don’t like to think of it this way, divorce qualifies as a breaking of a promise; not only to the other spouse, but to God. As the creator of marriage, He got to define the parameters and terms. Pastor Mark will be teaching us about the gravity of the marriage covenant. He will also remind us of God’s forgiveness and restoration for when we mess up. How good is your word…really? Have you ever broken a promise? Have you ever agreed to something you knew at the outset you had no intention of honoring? Unfortunately, we’ve all done these to one degree or another. Even though we don’t like to think of it this way, divorce qualifies as a breaking of a promise; not only to the other spouse, but to God. As the creator of marriage, He got to define the parameters and terms. Pastor Mark will be teaching us about the gravity of the marriage covenant. He will also remind us of God’s forgiveness and restoration for when we mess up. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000028224/LFL20180511.mp35ae9f8fa25602.mp3 Fri, 11 May 2018 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer We try to work SO hard at marriage. There are books that take all kinds of approaches to making your marriage better, how to understand your mate better, to increase intimacy, and so on. These can be helpful; we all know that our marriages aren’t what we’d like them to be. Oftentimes these books leave some important things out, which will be addressed in this teaching. Pastor Mark will be teaching on some facts that we need to be reminded of. The fact that we desperately need God at the center of our lives first, then at the center of our marriages, is numero uno. We try to work SO hard at marriage. There are books that take all kinds of approaches to making your marriage better, how to understand your mate better, to increase intimacy, and so on. These can be helpful; we all know that our marriages aren’t what we’d like them to be. Oftentimes these books leave some important things out, which will be addressed in this teaching. Pastor Mark will be teaching on some facts that we need to be reminded of. The fact that we desperately need God at the center of our lives first, then at the center of our marriages, is numero uno. We try to work SO hard at marriage. There are books that take all kinds of approaches to making your marriage better, how to understand your mate better, to increase intimacy, and so on. These can be helpful; we all know that our marriages aren’t what we’d like them to be. Oftentimes these books leave some important things out, which will be addressed in this teaching. Pastor Mark will be teaching on some facts that we need to be reminded of. The fact that we desperately need God at the center of our lives first, then at the center of our marriages, is numero uno. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000028225/LFL20180510.mp35ae9f961dfb93.mp3 Thu, 10 May 2018 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer Many times, family problems happen because the priorities in life get into the wrong order. Lots of times that disorder begins by not having God in your life at all, which makes getting and keeping the others in order more difficult. Even pastors, who teach about such things all the time, struggle in this area. Pastor Mark, in teaching about our need to be obedient to God, will be addressing the priorities in life and which order they actually should come in. he will talk about God’s original plan for us and His original plan for work, and how we got off track because of the fall of Man. Many times, family problems happen because the priorities in life get into the wrong order. Lots of times that disorder begins by not having God in your life at all, which makes getting and keeping the others in order more difficult. Even pastors, who teach about such things all the time, struggle in this area. Pastor Mark, in teaching about our need to be obedient to God, will be addressing the priorities in life and which order they actually should come in. he will talk about God’s original plan for us and His original plan for work, and how we got off track because of the fall of Man. Many times, family problems happen because the priorities in life get into the wrong order. Lots of times that disorder begins by not having God in your life at all, which makes getting and keeping the others in order more difficult. Even pastors, who teach about such things all the time, struggle in this area. Pastor Mark, in teaching about our need to be obedient to God, will be addressing the priorities in life and which order they actually should come in. he will talk about God’s original plan for us and His original plan for work, and how we got off track because of the fall of Man. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000028227/LFL20180509.mp35ae9fad3aec65.mp3 Wed, 09 May 2018 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer It’s so easy to get caught up in the daily grind of life and to forget to spend time working at being a Godly spouse and parent. Also, because of society’s stance against God, it is easy to forget the constant war in the heavenly places that affects us, too. Pastor Mark will be teaching on our need to stay plugged in with God and with our families. Knowing that the future of our kids’ lives depends on our modeling Christ in front of them all the time, even when we fall short. We need to model Christ’s forgiveness and restoration; they need to see all of the areas God is working on us in. It’s so easy to get caught up in the daily grind of life and to forget to spend time working at being a Godly spouse and parent. Also, because of society’s stance against God, it is easy to forget the constant war in the heavenly places that affects us, too. Pastor Mark will be teaching on our need to stay plugged in with God and with our families. Knowing that the future of our kids’ lives depends on our modeling Christ in front of them all the time, even when we fall short. We need to model Christ’s forgiveness and restoration; they need to see all of the areas God is working on us in. It’s so easy to get caught up in the daily grind of life and to forget to spend time working at being a Godly spouse and parent. Also, because of society’s stance against God, it is easy to forget the constant war in the heavenly places that affects us, too. Pastor Mark will be teaching on our need to stay plugged in with God and with our families. Knowing that the future of our kids’ lives depends on our modeling Christ in front of them all the time, even when we fall short. We need to model Christ’s forgiveness and restoration; they need to see all of the areas God is working on us in. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000028228/LFL20180508.mp35ae9fb2ce96e8.mp3 Tue, 08 May 2018 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer Marriage is hard. Ask a couple who you think has an awesome marriage about that, and they will tell you how difficult making marriage work is. Trying to do life on one’s own is hard enough, let alone throwing another human into the mix. But just as the Bible has instructions on how we can live successful lives, it has answers for living life as a married couple as well. Pastor Mark will be teaching about the necessity for followers of Christ to live not only our individual lives after God’s dictates, but in our relationships with the opposite sex we need to do the same thing as well. Marriage is hard. Ask a couple who you think has an awesome marriage about that, and they will tell you how difficult making marriage work is. Trying to do life on one’s own is hard enough, let alone throwing another human into the mix. But just as the Bible has instructions on how we can live successful lives, it has answers for living life as a married couple as well. Pastor Mark will be teaching about the necessity for followers of Christ to live not only our individual lives after God’s dictates, but in our relationships with the opposite sex we need to do the same thing as well. Marriage is hard. Ask a couple who you think has an awesome marriage about that, and they will tell you how difficult making marriage work is. Trying to do life on one’s own is hard enough, let alone throwing another human into the mix. But just as the Bible has instructions on how we can live successful lives, it has answers for living life as a married couple as well. Pastor Mark will be teaching about the necessity for followers of Christ to live not only our individual lives after God’s dictates, but in our relationships with the opposite sex we need to do the same thing as well. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000028229/LFL20180507.mp35ae9fbb65cc9d.mp3 Mon, 07 May 2018 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer The apostles had been imprisoned for preaching the Gospel. God got them out so they could continue to preach. They were arrested again and then beaten. Their response? Go back out and preach. Every. Day. Because that’s what Jesus told them to do. Pastor Mark will be teaching that we have the same responsibility – to be obedient to Jesus’ command, wherever that leads us. This requires us to say, “Because God Says So, I will take steps of faith and impact my world.” That’s a totally scary thing to say, let alone do. Being obedient, though, will lead to a joy we can’t fathom. The apostles had been imprisoned for preaching the Gospel. God got them out so they could continue to preach. They were arrested again and then beaten. Their response? Go back out and preach. Every. Day. Because that’s what Jesus told them to do. Pastor Mark will be teaching that we have the same responsibility – to be obedient to Jesus’ command, wherever that leads us. This requires us to say, “Because God Says So, I will take steps of faith and impact my world.” That’s a totally scary thing to say, let alone do. Being obedient, though, will lead to a joy we can’t fathom. The apostles had been imprisoned for preaching the Gospel. God got them out so they could continue to preach. They were arrested again and then beaten. Their response? Go back out and preach. Every. Day. Because that’s what Jesus told them to do. Pastor Mark will be teaching that we have the same responsibility – to be obedient to Jesus’ command, wherever that leads us. This requires us to say, “Because God Says So, I will take steps of faith and impact my world.” That’s a totally scary thing to say, let alone do. Being obedient, though, will lead to a joy we can’t fathom. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000028091/LFL20180504.mp35ae0bd8b019dd.mp3 Fri, 04 May 2018 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer No matter who we are, we have standards for what we consider ethical or moral behavior. Even criminals have hierarchies for behavior; robbers and thieves look down on child molesters, for instance. So it’s easy for us to think we’re okay in God’s eyes because we’re okay in our own eyes. “At least I’ve never robbed a bank”, we tell ourselves, as though that impresses God. As Pastor Mark is teaching, God’s moral standard is perfection in thought as well as in deed. We quickly see that we are nowhere close to what God requires; that’s why Jesus came to show us the way. No matter who we are, we have standards for what we consider ethical or moral behavior. Even criminals have hierarchies for behavior; robbers and thieves look down on child molesters, for instance. So it’s easy for us to think we’re okay in God’s eyes because we’re okay in our own eyes. “At least I’ve never robbed a bank”, we tell ourselves, as though that impresses God. As Pastor Mark is teaching, God’s moral standard is perfection in thought as well as in deed. We quickly see that we are nowhere close to what God requires; that’s why Jesus came to show us the way. No matter who we are, we have standards for what we consider ethical or moral behavior. Even criminals have hierarchies for behavior; robbers and thieves look down on child molesters, for instance. So it’s easy for us to think we’re okay in God’s eyes because we’re okay in our own eyes. “At least I’ve never robbed a bank”, we tell ourselves, as though that impresses God. As Pastor Mark is teaching, God’s moral standard is perfection in thought as well as in deed. We quickly see that we are nowhere close to what God requires; that’s why Jesus came to show us the way. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000028092/LFL20180503.mp35ae0be4b61676.mp3 Thu, 03 May 2018 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer Yeah, this whole “faith” thing seems to be difficult to get a grasp on, but maybe we’re overthinking it. Jesus said that a child could understand the kingdom of God, so why is this so hard for us? Maybe it’s fear – fear of letting go of control of our lives, or fear of what we think God’s gonna have us do. Pastor Mark will be teaching about what faith is, according to the Bible, and the obstacles that we sometimes put up to keep from being accountable to God. He will also be encouraging us to exercise faith towards God in the same way we do in many small ways every day. Yeah, this whole “faith” thing seems to be difficult to get a grasp on, but maybe we’re overthinking it. Jesus said that a child could understand the kingdom of God, so why is this so hard for us? Maybe it’s fear – fear of letting go of control of our lives, or fear of what we think God’s gonna have us do. Pastor Mark will be teaching about what faith is, according to the Bible, and the obstacles that we sometimes put up to keep from being accountable to God. He will also be encouraging us to exercise faith towards God in the same way we do in many small ways every day. Yeah, this whole “faith” thing seems to be difficult to get a grasp on, but maybe we’re overthinking it. Jesus said that a child could understand the kingdom of God, so why is this so hard for us? Maybe it’s fear – fear of letting go of control of our lives, or fear of what we think God’s gonna have us do. Pastor Mark will be teaching about what faith is, according to the Bible, and the obstacles that we sometimes put up to keep from being accountable to God. He will also be encouraging us to exercise faith towards God in the same way we do in many small ways every day. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000028093/LFL20180502.mp35ae0bece462e5.mp3 Wed, 02 May 2018 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer We all have regrets about decisions we made in our lives – things we did as well as things we didn’t do. And we have to live with the consequences of those choices made or not made. Pastor Mark will be talking about these things in relationship to becoming obedient to God’s direction. We may have experienced God’s prompting us to do something for or say something to someone, and experienced the pleasure of obedience. We’re going to be reminded of events in the Bible and encouraged to consider what would have happened if different choices had been made. We all have regrets about decisions we made in our lives – things we did as well as things we didn’t do. And we have to live with the consequences of those choices made or not made. Pastor Mark will be talking about these things in relationship to becoming obedient to God’s direction. We may have experienced God’s prompting us to do something for or say something to someone, and experienced the pleasure of obedience. We’re going to be reminded of events in the Bible and encouraged to consider what would have happened if different choices had been made. We all have regrets about decisions we made in our lives – things we did as well as things we didn’t do. And we have to live with the consequences of those choices made or not made. Pastor Mark will be talking about these things in relationship to becoming obedient to God’s direction. We may have experienced God’s prompting us to do something for or say something to someone, and experienced the pleasure of obedience. We’re going to be reminded of events in the Bible and encouraged to consider what would have happened if different choices had been made. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000028094/LFL20180501.mp35ae0bf598667f.mp3 Tue, 01 May 2018 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer It really is tough to hear something like this. We understand and acknowledge the idea of God equipping someone else to be a missionary or lay leader; just not us. The notion of trusting God to the point that we are required to make a huge leap of faith – well, the fear of the unknown is just overwhelming. Pastor Mark will be teaching about our need to increase our level of not only listening to God’s voice but then doing what Christ followers throughout history have done – jumping off the metaphorical cliff and trusting God to either catch us or help us survive the fall. It really is tough to hear something like this. We understand and acknowledge the idea of God equipping someone else to be a missionary or lay leader; just not us. The notion of trusting God to the point that we are required to make a huge leap of faith – well, the fear of the unknown is just overwhelming. Pastor Mark will be teaching about our need to increase our level of not only listening to God’s voice but then doing what Christ followers throughout history have done – jumping off the metaphorical cliff and trusting God to either catch us or help us survive the fall. It really is tough to hear something like this. We understand and acknowledge the idea of God equipping someone else to be a missionary or lay leader; just not us. The notion of trusting God to the point that we are required to make a huge leap of faith – well, the fear of the unknown is just overwhelming. Pastor Mark will be teaching about our need to increase our level of not only listening to God’s voice but then doing what Christ followers throughout history have done – jumping off the metaphorical cliff and trusting God to either catch us or help us survive the fall. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000028095/LFL20180430.mp35ae0c007814af.mp3 Mon, 30 Apr 2018 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer The idea of being led, visibly, by God is an intriguing one. Having what appears to be a concrete evidence of God’s hand on your life is really reassuring. Our reality, though, is that we don’t have that kind of public visual indicator of God’s presence in our life. Pastor Mark will be teaching the truth of the matter – we have what the Bible calls better than what the Israelites had. We have the Holy Spirit, sent from God, to indwell us and lead us and guide us! Every day, if we take the time to listen, He is here with us. The catch is that we have to be obedient to what He says. The idea of being led, visibly, by God is an intriguing one. Having what appears to be a concrete evidence of God’s hand on your life is really reassuring. Our reality, though, is that we don’t have that kind of public visual indicator of God’s presence in our life. Pastor Mark will be teaching the truth of the matter – we have what the Bible calls better than what the Israelites had. We have the Holy Spirit, sent from God, to indwell us and lead us and guide us! Every day, if we take the time to listen, He is here with us. The catch is that we have to be obedient to what He says. The idea of being led, visibly, by God is an intriguing one. Having what appears to be a concrete evidence of God’s hand on your life is really reassuring. Our reality, though, is that we don’t have that kind of public visual indicator of God’s presence in our life. Pastor Mark will be teaching the truth of the matter – we have what the Bible calls better than what the Israelites had. We have the Holy Spirit, sent from God, to indwell us and lead us and guide us! Every day, if we take the time to listen, He is here with us. The catch is that we have to be obedient to what He says. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000027904/LFL20180427.mp35ad784ade651c.mp3 Fri, 27 Apr 2018 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer When we train for a vocation or job, there is a point when we have to put the theoretical we’ve read or learned into practice. In the same way, we can read the Bible from cover to cover but if we don’t begin to do the actions God tells us to do, it’s no good for us. Pastor Mark is teaching about our need to put aside our fears and apprehensions and just obey God. Many times, what God is asking doesn’t seem difficult, like obeying His commands about honesty and integrity. There will be times, however, when we will be required to simply obey and trust Him for the outcome. When we train for a vocation or job, there is a point when we have to put the theoretical we’ve read or learned into practice. In the same way, we can read the Bible from cover to cover but if we don’t begin to do the actions God tells us to do, it’s no good for us. Pastor Mark is teaching about our need to put aside our fears and apprehensions and just obey God. Many times, what God is asking doesn’t seem difficult, like obeying His commands about honesty and integrity. There will be times, however, when we will be required to simply obey and trust Him for the outcome. When we train for a vocation or job, there is a point when we have to put the theoretical we’ve read or learned into practice. In the same way, we can read the Bible from cover to cover but if we don’t begin to do the actions God tells us to do, it’s no good for us. Pastor Mark is teaching about our need to put aside our fears and apprehensions and just obey God. Many times, what God is asking doesn’t seem difficult, like obeying His commands about honesty and integrity. There will be times, however, when we will be required to simply obey and trust Him for the outcome. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000027905/LFL20180426.mp35ad7854615500.mp3 Thu, 26 Apr 2018 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer How many of us have children? How many of those children always do what we tell them to do? Almost none, right? We tell them what we want done but somehow the hearing doesn’t always translate into doing. Pastor Mark will be teaching that we as God’s children often have the same problem that our children do in obeying our directives. God has given us some instructions that He expects us to carry out. Firstly, we have to know what God’s commands are – He has given us His words in the Bible. We have to become informed, then become willing to obey what He tells us to do. How many of us have children? How many of those children always do what we tell them to do? Almost none, right? We tell them what we want done but somehow the hearing doesn’t always translate into doing. Pastor Mark will be teaching that we as God’s children often have the same problem that our children do in obeying our directives. God has given us some instructions that He expects us to carry out. Firstly, we have to know what God’s commands are – He has given us His words in the Bible. We have to become informed, then become willing to obey what He tells us to do. How many of us have children? How many of those children always do what we tell them to do? Almost none, right? We tell them what we want done but somehow the hearing doesn’t always translate into doing. Pastor Mark will be teaching that we as God’s children often have the same problem that our children do in obeying our directives. God has given us some instructions that He expects us to carry out. Firstly, we have to know what God’s commands are – He has given us His words in the Bible. We have to become informed, then become willing to obey what He tells us to do. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000027906/LFL20180425.mp35ad785c31809c.mp3 Wed, 25 Apr 2018 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer No matter how much we think we know God or know about God there are still misconceptions we carry around about Him. Things we picked up from others when we were young or from the church culture we may have grown up in. Pastor Mark is teaching about the need to know God and about the ways we can receive information about God. If we really want to know more about God and to have accurate knowledge regarding things like His character, it makes sense to go to the best source we have available. The Bible is the primary way we receive information about God. No matter how much we think we know God or know about God there are still misconceptions we carry around about Him. Things we picked up from others when we were young or from the church culture we may have grown up in. Pastor Mark is teaching about the need to know God and about the ways we can receive information about God. If we really want to know more about God and to have accurate knowledge regarding things like His character, it makes sense to go to the best source we have available. The Bible is the primary way we receive information about God. No matter how much we think we know God or know about God there are still misconceptions we carry around about Him. Things we picked up from others when we were young or from the church culture we may have grown up in. Pastor Mark is teaching about the need to know God and about the ways we can receive information about God. If we really want to know more about God and to have accurate knowledge regarding things like His character, it makes sense to go to the best source we have available. The Bible is the primary way we receive information about God. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000027907/LFL20180424.mp35ad7863c02101.mp3 Tue, 24 Apr 2018 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer In this life, we are told that we can be the commander of our own ship, that we have the final say about what happens to us in life. But any one who has lived for any time knows that there are many things we have to deal with that are out of our control. What to do then? Pastor Mark will be teaching about the solution – giving our lives over to God. He is the One Who knows all about our lives, from beginning to end. The future, unknown to us, is old news to God. We will be told about people who had forgotten God and stopped serving Him, and those who trusted God for their futures. In this life, we are told that we can be the commander of our own ship, that we have the final say about what happens to us in life. But any one who has lived for any time knows that there are many things we have to deal with that are out of our control. What to do then? Pastor Mark will be teaching about the solution – giving our lives over to God. He is the One Who knows all about our lives, from beginning to end. The future, unknown to us, is old news to God. We will be told about people who had forgotten God and stopped serving Him, and those who trusted God for their futures. In this life, we are told that we can be the commander of our own ship, that we have the final say about what happens to us in life. But any one who has lived for any time knows that there are many things we have to deal with that are out of our control. What to do then? Pastor Mark will be teaching about the solution – giving our lives over to God. He is the One Who knows all about our lives, from beginning to end. The future, unknown to us, is old news to God. We will be told about people who had forgotten God and stopped serving Him, and those who trusted God for their futures. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000027908/LFL20180423.mp35ad786b42a9c0.mp3 Mon, 23 Apr 2018 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer There are a lot of people who look at God as a sort of cosmic killjoy, and they point to the Fall as their prime example. “All they did is eat a piece of fruit!”, they say. But as Pastor Mark tells us, they miss the other side of the argument. Adam and Eve had every other fruit to eat; why wouldn’t they just leave this one fruit alone? The fact is that God had given them all of creation to enjoy – He only warned them about one tree out of everything else on earth! This illustrates the problem with sin – it focuses on what we can’t have rather than all of the blessings God has made available to us. There are a lot of people who look at God as a sort of cosmic killjoy, and they point to the Fall as their prime example. “All they did is eat a piece of fruit!”, they say. But as Pastor Mark tells us, they miss the other side of the argument. Adam and Eve had every other fruit to eat; why wouldn’t they just leave this one fruit alone? The fact is that God had given them all of creation to enjoy – He only warned them about one tree out of everything else on earth! This illustrates the problem with sin – it focuses on what we can’t have rather than all of the blessings God has made available to us. There are a lot of people who look at God as a sort of cosmic killjoy, and they point to the Fall as their prime example. “All they did is eat a piece of fruit!”, they say. But as Pastor Mark tells us, they miss the other side of the argument. Adam and Eve had every other fruit to eat; why wouldn’t they just leave this one fruit alone? The fact is that God had given them all of creation to enjoy – He only warned them about one tree out of everything else on earth! This illustrates the problem with sin – it focuses on what we can’t have rather than all of the blessings God has made available to us. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000027788/LFL20180420.mp35ace31e595c6e.mp3 Fri, 20 Apr 2018 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer Often, people say they can’t hear from God. They want answers to their life’s problems. They want to know the right decisions about jobs and careers. As Pastor Mark will be teaching, the solutions can be found in God’s revealed word in the Bible. The problem for us is that we tend to not want to look there. How many times in your life have you agonized about your inability to find an answer to a vexing problem only to remember what the Bible says about it? We would save ourselves so much time and trouble if only we’d remember that we have access to the mind of God. Often, people say they can’t hear from God. They want answers to their life’s problems. They want to know the right decisions about jobs and careers. As Pastor Mark will be teaching, the solutions can be found in God’s revealed word in the Bible. The problem for us is that we tend to not want to look there. How many times in your life have you agonized about your inability to find an answer to a vexing problem only to remember what the Bible says about it? We would save ourselves so much time and trouble if only we’d remember that we have access to the mind of God. Often, people say they can’t hear from God. They want answers to their life’s problems. They want to know the right decisions about jobs and careers. As Pastor Mark will be teaching, the solutions can be found in God’s revealed word in the Bible. The problem for us is that we tend to not want to look there. How many times in your life have you agonized about your inability to find an answer to a vexing problem only to remember what the Bible says about it? We would save ourselves so much time and trouble if only we’d remember that we have access to the mind of God. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000027789/LFL20180419.mp35ace32712cb8f.mp3 Thu, 19 Apr 2018 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer The Bible contains the guidelines for every follower of Christ. Those who want to teach or preach as a Christian teacher have to be using God’s word if they want to be approved by God. Believers are strongly encouraged to check what their teachers teach against what God says in His word. Pastor Mark is teaching the importance for every Christ follower to be intimately familiar with the Bible, and to be sure their own beliefs line up with God’s word. God wants us to know what He said and how it applies to us so we can share those same beliefs with those around us. The Bible contains the guidelines for every follower of Christ. Those who want to teach or preach as a Christian teacher have to be using God’s word if they want to be approved by God. Believers are strongly encouraged to check what their teachers teach against what God says in His word. Pastor Mark is teaching the importance for every Christ follower to be intimately familiar with the Bible, and to be sure their own beliefs line up with God’s word. God wants us to know what He said and how it applies to us so we can share those same beliefs with those around us. The Bible contains the guidelines for every follower of Christ. Those who want to teach or preach as a Christian teacher have to be using God’s word if they want to be approved by God. Believers are strongly encouraged to check what their teachers teach against what God says in His word. Pastor Mark is teaching the importance for every Christ follower to be intimately familiar with the Bible, and to be sure their own beliefs line up with God’s word. God wants us to know what He said and how it applies to us so we can share those same beliefs with those around us. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000027790/LFL20180418.mp35ace33359048a.mp3 Wed, 18 Apr 2018 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer The Sadducees, religious leaders of Jesus’ time, were constantly in conflict with Jesus. They didn’t believe that their scriptures were what God said they were – they left out everything after Deuteronomy. This lack of belief kept them from seeing and understanding the true power of God. Jesus tried to get them to understand their need for all of God’s Word. Pastor Mark will be sharing this story and teaching about our need to understand what God’s word actually is. We need to separate traditions from truth. That way, we can become the people God intends us to be. The Sadducees, religious leaders of Jesus’ time, were constantly in conflict with Jesus. They didn’t believe that their scriptures were what God said they were – they left out everything after Deuteronomy. This lack of belief kept them from seeing and understanding the true power of God. Jesus tried to get them to understand their need for all of God’s Word. Pastor Mark will be sharing this story and teaching about our need to understand what God’s word actually is. We need to separate traditions from truth. That way, we can become the people God intends us to be. The Sadducees, religious leaders of Jesus’ time, were constantly in conflict with Jesus. They didn’t believe that their scriptures were what God said they were – they left out everything after Deuteronomy. This lack of belief kept them from seeing and understanding the true power of God. Jesus tried to get them to understand their need for all of God’s Word. Pastor Mark will be sharing this story and teaching about our need to understand what God’s word actually is. We need to separate traditions from truth. That way, we can become the people God intends us to be. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000027791/LFL20180417.mp35ace33ca5d5aa.mp3 Tue, 17 Apr 2018 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer We all say that we believe what the Bible says about how to live our lives. But when the rubber meets the road, so to speak, do we really believe what God has said? The book of James talks a lot about the necessity of both faith and works. Pastor Mark is teaching from the end of Jesus’ earthly ministry. Jesus is laying it out once and for all to the religious leaders, trying to get them to confront their hypocrisy, which they don’t do. It is important for us to not only believe what the Bible actually says, but to also try to live consistently the way the Bible instructs us to live. We all say that we believe what the Bible says about how to live our lives. But when the rubber meets the road, so to speak, do we really believe what God has said? The book of James talks a lot about the necessity of both faith and works. Pastor Mark is teaching from the end of Jesus’ earthly ministry. Jesus is laying it out once and for all to the religious leaders, trying to get them to confront their hypocrisy, which they don’t do. It is important for us to not only believe what the Bible actually says, but to also try to live consistently the way the Bible instructs us to live. We all say that we believe what the Bible says about how to live our lives. But when the rubber meets the road, so to speak, do we really believe what God has said? The book of James talks a lot about the necessity of both faith and works. Pastor Mark is teaching from the end of Jesus’ earthly ministry. Jesus is laying it out once and for all to the religious leaders, trying to get them to confront their hypocrisy, which they don’t do. It is important for us to not only believe what the Bible actually says, but to also try to live consistently the way the Bible instructs us to live. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000027793/LFL20180416.mp35ace348c91c78.mp3 Mon, 16 Apr 2018 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer As followers of Jesus, the challenge is always to trust that He knows not only what’s going on with us, but that He does indeed know what He’s doing. As we hear stories of our brothers and sisters undergoing persecution we are tempted to despair, as we desire justice for them now. Pastor Mark will be teaching that God looks at things a little differently than do we. He can see the end of all things even now, and understands that this time is only a small part of what’s to come. It will benefit us to remember that God will use all things to accomplish His will on the earth. As followers of Jesus, the challenge is always to trust that He knows not only what’s going on with us, but that He does indeed know what He’s doing. As we hear stories of our brothers and sisters undergoing persecution we are tempted to despair, as we desire justice for them now. Pastor Mark will be teaching that God looks at things a little differently than do we. He can see the end of all things even now, and understands that this time is only a small part of what’s to come. It will benefit us to remember that God will use all things to accomplish His will on the earth. As followers of Jesus, the challenge is always to trust that He knows not only what’s going on with us, but that He does indeed know what He’s doing. As we hear stories of our brothers and sisters undergoing persecution we are tempted to despair, as we desire justice for them now. Pastor Mark will be teaching that God looks at things a little differently than do we. He can see the end of all things even now, and understands that this time is only a small part of what’s to come. It will benefit us to remember that God will use all things to accomplish His will on the earth. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000027585/LFL201804131.mp35ac3b2af36342.mp3 Fri, 13 Apr 2018 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer Indeed, most people do think that they run their lives. They have believed the lie of the devil, who wants to see them destroyed, separated from God. Even after becoming a follower of Christ, we can struggle with trying to take control of our lives back from God. And He will let us have it back if we don’t have the wisdom to put on the brakes and give Him control again. Pastor Mark will be teaching about the Pharisee’s challenge to Jesus of the source of His authority, and the quandary Jesus put them in. He will also remind them of the ultimate source of all earthly authority. Indeed, most people do think that they run their lives. They have believed the lie of the devil, who wants to see them destroyed, separated from God. Even after becoming a follower of Christ, we can struggle with trying to take control of our lives back from God. And He will let us have it back if we don’t have the wisdom to put on the brakes and give Him control again. Pastor Mark will be teaching about the Pharisee’s challenge to Jesus of the source of His authority, and the quandary Jesus put them in. He will also remind them of the ultimate source of all earthly authority. Indeed, most people do think that they run their lives. They have believed the lie of the devil, who wants to see them destroyed, separated from God. Even after becoming a follower of Christ, we can struggle with trying to take control of our lives back from God. And He will let us have it back if we don’t have the wisdom to put on the brakes and give Him control again. Pastor Mark will be teaching about the Pharisee’s challenge to Jesus of the source of His authority, and the quandary Jesus put them in. He will also remind them of the ultimate source of all earthly authority. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000027586/LFL20180412.mp35ac3b2eb302ba.mp3 Thu, 12 Apr 2018 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer Often, the Gospels note that the people, including the religious leaders of the day, were amazed at Jesus’ teachings. They were wiser and contained more truth than the teachings of the Pharisees and Sadducees. The religious leaders, of course, didn’t like this. Jesus was increasing in popularity, while they were diminishing. As Pastor Mark will be teaching, they challenged Jesus’ authority to speak as He spoke. We have the same challenge today: will we accept Who Jesus says He is, and decide to follow and obey Him, or will we reject His authority and go our own way? Often, the Gospels note that the people, including the religious leaders of the day, were amazed at Jesus’ teachings. They were wiser and contained more truth than the teachings of the Pharisees and Sadducees. The religious leaders, of course, didn’t like this. Jesus was increasing in popularity, while they were diminishing. As Pastor Mark will be teaching, they challenged Jesus’ authority to speak as He spoke. We have the same challenge today: will we accept Who Jesus says He is, and decide to follow and obey Him, or will we reject His authority and go our own way? Often, the Gospels note that the people, including the religious leaders of the day, were amazed at Jesus’ teachings. They were wiser and contained more truth than the teachings of the Pharisees and Sadducees. The religious leaders, of course, didn’t like this. Jesus was increasing in popularity, while they were diminishing. As Pastor Mark will be teaching, they challenged Jesus’ authority to speak as He spoke. We have the same challenge today: will we accept Who Jesus says He is, and decide to follow and obey Him, or will we reject His authority and go our own way? http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000027587/LFL20180411.mp35ac3b37ebb5a6.mp3 Wed, 11 Apr 2018 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer We all try to work hard in our daily jobs, but the idea of working hard for the kingdom of God seems kind of nebulous. How do we know that we’re working hard? More importantly, I suppose, is how do we know when we’re not working hard for the Gospel’s sake? Pastor Mark will be teaching about working for the kingdom using a parable that Jesus taught to His disciples. We’ll discover that God has a definite plan for us and tasks that we’re expected to carry out. best of all, we have access to God’s plan for us through the leading of the Holy Spirit so we aren’t groping blindly. We all try to work hard in our daily jobs, but the idea of working hard for the kingdom of God seems kind of nebulous. How do we know that we’re working hard? More importantly, I suppose, is how do we know when we’re not working hard for the Gospel’s sake? Pastor Mark will be teaching about working for the kingdom using a parable that Jesus taught to His disciples. We’ll discover that God has a definite plan for us and tasks that we’re expected to carry out. best of all, we have access to God’s plan for us through the leading of the Holy Spirit so we aren’t groping blindly. We all try to work hard in our daily jobs, but the idea of working hard for the kingdom of God seems kind of nebulous. How do we know that we’re working hard? More importantly, I suppose, is how do we know when we’re not working hard for the Gospel’s sake? Pastor Mark will be teaching about working for the kingdom using a parable that Jesus taught to His disciples. We’ll discover that God has a definite plan for us and tasks that we’re expected to carry out. best of all, we have access to God’s plan for us through the leading of the Holy Spirit so we aren’t groping blindly. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000027588/LFL20180410.mp35ac3b431a19d2.mp3 Tue, 10 Apr 2018 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer Many people have difficulty with the idea of serving God because of the “judgmental” God they think He is in the Old Testament. What they don’t realize is that the “mean” God of the Old Testament is the same One Who sent Jesus in the New Testament. Pastor Mark will be teaching about our need to view God as He says He is, not as we think He is. We need to understand how God thinks and feels about us, and how much He loves us. Once we get a grip on that, it will change both the way we relate to God and how we treat other people, and will want to tell them about Jesus. Many people have difficulty with the idea of serving God because of the “judgmental” God they think He is in the Old Testament. What they don’t realize is that the “mean” God of the Old Testament is the same One Who sent Jesus in the New Testament. Pastor Mark will be teaching about our need to view God as He says He is, not as we think He is. We need to understand how God thinks and feels about us, and how much He loves us. Once we get a grip on that, it will change both the way we relate to God and how we treat other people, and will want to tell them about Jesus. Many people have difficulty with the idea of serving God because of the “judgmental” God they think He is in the Old Testament. What they don’t realize is that the “mean” God of the Old Testament is the same One Who sent Jesus in the New Testament. Pastor Mark will be teaching about our need to view God as He says He is, not as we think He is. We need to understand how God thinks and feels about us, and how much He loves us. Once we get a grip on that, it will change both the way we relate to God and how we treat other people, and will want to tell them about Jesus. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000027589/LFL20180409.mp35ac3b4c39087a.mp3 Mon, 09 Apr 2018 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer Uh, wait a minute! You mean that Jesus expects me to be EXACTLY like Him? To do everything He did? That’s kind of a big task! How in the world am I – an insignificant person – supposed to do all that? Well, Pastor Mark will be teaching us just how we can be obedient to Jesus’ command. He will be speaking about our need to be constantly filled and empowered by the Holy Spirit, and listening and obeying His directives. We will hear about our need to love people in the same way that Jesus did, being willing to do whatever He asks us to do to win the lost for His kingdom. Uh, wait a minute! You mean that Jesus expects me to be EXACTLY like Him? To do everything He did? That’s kind of a big task! How in the world am I – an insignificant person – supposed to do all that? Well, Pastor Mark will be teaching us just how we can be obedient to Jesus’ command. He will be speaking about our need to be constantly filled and empowered by the Holy Spirit, and listening and obeying His directives. We will hear about our need to love people in the same way that Jesus did, being willing to do whatever He asks us to do to win the lost for His kingdom. Uh, wait a minute! You mean that Jesus expects me to be EXACTLY like Him? To do everything He did? That’s kind of a big task! How in the world am I – an insignificant person – supposed to do all that? Well, Pastor Mark will be teaching us just how we can be obedient to Jesus’ command. He will be speaking about our need to be constantly filled and empowered by the Holy Spirit, and listening and obeying His directives. We will hear about our need to love people in the same way that Jesus did, being willing to do whatever He asks us to do to win the lost for His kingdom. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000027429/LFL20180406.mp35abb9b35b6578.mp3 Fri, 06 Apr 2018 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer In the last few years, it seems that there has been less personal interaction. People live literally feet away from other people yet make no effort to speak to them or even to know their names. This problem extends to the church, where many in the congregation believe that it’s the pastor’s job to witness and talk about Jesus to the world. Pastor Mark, in his teaching today, is going to tell us who Jesus said is responsible for reaching the world. He will also speak about our obligation as believers to follow Jesus’ example, and tell other people about the love of God for them. In the last few years, it seems that there has been less personal interaction. People live literally feet away from other people yet make no effort to speak to them or even to know their names. This problem extends to the church, where many in the congregation believe that it’s the pastor’s job to witness and talk about Jesus to the world. Pastor Mark, in his teaching today, is going to tell us who Jesus said is responsible for reaching the world. He will also speak about our obligation as believers to follow Jesus’ example, and tell other people about the love of God for them. In the last few years, it seems that there has been less personal interaction. People live literally feet away from other people yet make no effort to speak to them or even to know their names. This problem extends to the church, where many in the congregation believe that it’s the pastor’s job to witness and talk about Jesus to the world. Pastor Mark, in his teaching today, is going to tell us who Jesus said is responsible for reaching the world. He will also speak about our obligation as believers to follow Jesus’ example, and tell other people about the love of God for them. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000027430/LFL20180405.mp35abb9bf278e1d.mp3 Thu, 05 Apr 2018 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer Playing games in regards to our eternal destiny is a dangerous thing to do. Doing things like going to church because it “looks good”, using Christian-type lingo and pretending to be someone on Sunday that you aren’t the rest of the week. Pastor Mark reminds us that Jesus warned against living such a fake life. Not only in the Gospels but in the book of Revelation, Jesus told of the consequences of false repentance – eternal separation from God. Pastor Mark will show through the story of Zacchaeus what true repentance, a genuinely remade heart, looks like – as well as what it doesn’t look like. Playing games in regards to our eternal destiny is a dangerous thing to do. Doing things like going to church because it “looks good”, using Christian-type lingo and pretending to be someone on Sunday that you aren’t the rest of the week. Pastor Mark reminds us that Jesus warned against living such a fake life. Not only in the Gospels but in the book of Revelation, Jesus told of the consequences of false repentance – eternal separation from God. Pastor Mark will show through the story of Zacchaeus what true repentance, a genuinely remade heart, looks like – as well as what it doesn’t look like. Playing games in regards to our eternal destiny is a dangerous thing to do. Doing things like going to church because it “looks good”, using Christian-type lingo and pretending to be someone on Sunday that you aren’t the rest of the week. Pastor Mark reminds us that Jesus warned against living such a fake life. Not only in the Gospels but in the book of Revelation, Jesus told of the consequences of false repentance – eternal separation from God. Pastor Mark will show through the story of Zacchaeus what true repentance, a genuinely remade heart, looks like – as well as what it doesn’t look like. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000027431/LFL20180404.mp35abb9d20748b8.mp3 Wed, 04 Apr 2018 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer All around us, there are people - empty inside – who are seeking to know who they are. They want to know why they’re here. And we know that there is an answer to those questions, because we’ve found the Answer in a relationship with Jesus. But just as Zacchaeus probably heard from someone about Bartimaeus’ healing, we need to be witnesses of Jesus’ work in our lives. Pastor Mark will be teaching about the wonderful work Jesus wants to do in everyone’s life, whether they realize that’s Who they need or not; he’ll also be telling us about our need to embrace our role as witnesses. All around us, there are people - empty inside – who are seeking to know who they are. They want to know why they’re here. And we know that there is an answer to those questions, because we’ve found the Answer in a relationship with Jesus. But just as Zacchaeus probably heard from someone about Bartimaeus’ healing, we need to be witnesses of Jesus’ work in our lives. Pastor Mark will be teaching about the wonderful work Jesus wants to do in everyone’s life, whether they realize that’s Who they need or not; he’ll also be telling us about our need to embrace our role as witnesses. All around us, there are people - empty inside – who are seeking to know who they are. They want to know why they’re here. And we know that there is an answer to those questions, because we’ve found the Answer in a relationship with Jesus. But just as Zacchaeus probably heard from someone about Bartimaeus’ healing, we need to be witnesses of Jesus’ work in our lives. Pastor Mark will be teaching about the wonderful work Jesus wants to do in everyone’s life, whether they realize that’s Who they need or not; he’ll also be telling us about our need to embrace our role as witnesses. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000027432/LFL20180403.mp35abb9da55ff67.mp3 Tue, 03 Apr 2018 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer Despite having access to the blessings of the God that created the universe, many times we fail or refuse to avail ourselves of His power. Whether it be pride, false humility – “I’m not worthy of God’s blessings” – or whatever, we fall way short of living the life He intended us to live. Pastor Mark will be talking about these things, using the life of Bartimaeus as an example for us. Jesus said He came to give us a more abundant life – all we have to do is ask. The reason God has us here is to tell others about Jesus, and to make God look good. Prayer is the key to that success. Despite having access to the blessings of the God that created the universe, many times we fail or refuse to avail ourselves of His power. Whether it be pride, false humility – “I’m not worthy of God’s blessings” – or whatever, we fall way short of living the life He intended us to live. Pastor Mark will be talking about these things, using the life of Bartimaeus as an example for us. Jesus said He came to give us a more abundant life – all we have to do is ask. The reason God has us here is to tell others about Jesus, and to make God look good. Prayer is the key to that success. Despite having access to the blessings of the God that created the universe, many times we fail or refuse to avail ourselves of His power. Whether it be pride, false humility – “I’m not worthy of God’s blessings” – or whatever, we fall way short of living the life He intended us to live. Pastor Mark will be talking about these things, using the life of Bartimaeus as an example for us. Jesus said He came to give us a more abundant life – all we have to do is ask. The reason God has us here is to tell others about Jesus, and to make God look good. Prayer is the key to that success. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000027433/LFL20180402.mp35abb9e3e5d9bd.mp3 Mon, 02 Apr 2018 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer In society, we see people who claim to be “religious” or even to be Christians, but whose lives don’t look like what Jesus said His followers would be like. The New Testament, over and over, warns believers to check their lives and make sure they are living like followers of Christ should be living. Pastor Mark will be teaching on this point, differentiating between someone who “goes to church” and someone who is pursuing Jesus. We would do well to listen attentively to what is said, and to evaluate ourselves to be certain that we are living as faithful followers of Christ. In society, we see people who claim to be “religious” or even to be Christians, but whose lives don’t look like what Jesus said His followers would be like. The New Testament, over and over, warns believers to check their lives and make sure they are living like followers of Christ should be living. Pastor Mark will be teaching on this point, differentiating between someone who “goes to church” and someone who is pursuing Jesus. We would do well to listen attentively to what is said, and to evaluate ourselves to be certain that we are living as faithful followers of Christ. In society, we see people who claim to be “religious” or even to be Christians, but whose lives don’t look like what Jesus said His followers would be like. The New Testament, over and over, warns believers to check their lives and make sure they are living like followers of Christ should be living. Pastor Mark will be teaching on this point, differentiating between someone who “goes to church” and someone who is pursuing Jesus. We would do well to listen attentively to what is said, and to evaluate ourselves to be certain that we are living as faithful followers of Christ. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000027214/LFL20180330.mp35ab13f4d29e14.mp3 Fri, 30 Mar 2018 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer When we read stories like the story of Bartimaeus, whom Jesus healed of blindness, we tend to think, “That kind of thing couldn’t happen here, now.” The problem with that thinking is that it contradicts what Jesus said would happen through His disciples, which includes us. Pastor Mark will be teaching from this story, and talking about the simple faith of Bartimaeus. He had one desire, and he made it known, trusting Jesus to do it. This is a good example for us – don’t get elaborate, ask Jesus for what we need, and – most importantly – trust Jesus to come through for us. When we read stories like the story of Bartimaeus, whom Jesus healed of blindness, we tend to think, “That kind of thing couldn’t happen here, now.” The problem with that thinking is that it contradicts what Jesus said would happen through His disciples, which includes us. Pastor Mark will be teaching from this story, and talking about the simple faith of Bartimaeus. He had one desire, and he made it known, trusting Jesus to do it. This is a good example for us – don’t get elaborate, ask Jesus for what we need, and – most importantly – trust Jesus to come through for us. When we read stories like the story of Bartimaeus, whom Jesus healed of blindness, we tend to think, “That kind of thing couldn’t happen here, now.” The problem with that thinking is that it contradicts what Jesus said would happen through His disciples, which includes us. Pastor Mark will be teaching from this story, and talking about the simple faith of Bartimaeus. He had one desire, and he made it known, trusting Jesus to do it. This is a good example for us – don’t get elaborate, ask Jesus for what we need, and – most importantly – trust Jesus to come through for us. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000027215/LFL20180329.mp35ab13fe348f92.mp3 Thu, 29 Mar 2018 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer Like some in the church today, Jesus’ disciples believed that earthly riches were an indicator of closeness to God and His resultant favor. Jesus, in His exchange with the rich young ruler, made it abundantly clear that earthly riches were an impediment to a closer walk with God. Pastor Mark will continue to teach from this passage, speaking about the high cost of discipleship. He will also teach about the benefits that result from making this “all in” commitment. We will find out that what God promises, beyond a renewed relationship with Him, is worth all of the sacrifices made. Like some in the church today, Jesus’ disciples believed that earthly riches were an indicator of closeness to God and His resultant favor. Jesus, in His exchange with the rich young ruler, made it abundantly clear that earthly riches were an impediment to a closer walk with God. Pastor Mark will continue to teach from this passage, speaking about the high cost of discipleship. He will also teach about the benefits that result from making this “all in” commitment. We will find out that what God promises, beyond a renewed relationship with Him, is worth all of the sacrifices made. Like some in the church today, Jesus’ disciples believed that earthly riches were an indicator of closeness to God and His resultant favor. Jesus, in His exchange with the rich young ruler, made it abundantly clear that earthly riches were an impediment to a closer walk with God. Pastor Mark will continue to teach from this passage, speaking about the high cost of discipleship. He will also teach about the benefits that result from making this “all in” commitment. We will find out that what God promises, beyond a renewed relationship with Him, is worth all of the sacrifices made. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000027218/LFL20180328.mp35ab1406d5292e.mp3 Wed, 28 Mar 2018 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer Having God as our only God certainly has far-reaching ramifications. If He is Lord of every aspect of our life, that means that our life is going to change. Where we work, who we interact with, where we spend our time – all of these are impacted by deciding to submit to God’s leadership. Pastor Mark will be teaching on the importance of wanting God’s will for our lives, and the challenge it is to make God first. He will be reminding us that trying to find our fulfillment in things or people in this world will disappoint, because God designed us for a relationship with Him. Having God as our only God certainly has far-reaching ramifications. If He is Lord of every aspect of our life, that means that our life is going to change. Where we work, who we interact with, where we spend our time – all of these are impacted by deciding to submit to God’s leadership. Pastor Mark will be teaching on the importance of wanting God’s will for our lives, and the challenge it is to make God first. He will be reminding us that trying to find our fulfillment in things or people in this world will disappoint, because God designed us for a relationship with Him. Having God as our only God certainly has far-reaching ramifications. If He is Lord of every aspect of our life, that means that our life is going to change. Where we work, who we interact with, where we spend our time – all of these are impacted by deciding to submit to God’s leadership. Pastor Mark will be teaching on the importance of wanting God’s will for our lives, and the challenge it is to make God first. He will be reminding us that trying to find our fulfillment in things or people in this world will disappoint, because God designed us for a relationship with Him. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000027219/LFL201803271.mp35ab141048ea3a.mp3 Tue, 27 Mar 2018 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer We all have looked at the media’s documentation of rich people’s pursuit of happiness – probably with a mixture of sadness and disgust. And maybe sometimes with envy. Our own pursuit of what we deem important, however, is noble. Or so we tell ourselves. As long as they don’t lead to extravagant excesses, we think we’re okay. Pastor Mark will be sharing from Luke 18 where Jesus will encounter a man who may have thought much like ourselves. He had done “everything” right but knew he wasn’t where he should be – Jesus will reveal to the man that he was far from God. We all have looked at the media’s documentation of rich people’s pursuit of happiness – probably with a mixture of sadness and disgust. And maybe sometimes with envy. Our own pursuit of what we deem important, however, is noble. Or so we tell ourselves. As long as they don’t lead to extravagant excesses, we think we’re okay. Pastor Mark will be sharing from Luke 18 where Jesus will encounter a man who may have thought much like ourselves. He had done “everything” right but knew he wasn’t where he should be – Jesus will reveal to the man that he was far from God. We all have looked at the media’s documentation of rich people’s pursuit of happiness – probably with a mixture of sadness and disgust. And maybe sometimes with envy. Our own pursuit of what we deem important, however, is noble. Or so we tell ourselves. As long as they don’t lead to extravagant excesses, we think we’re okay. Pastor Mark will be sharing from Luke 18 where Jesus will encounter a man who may have thought much like ourselves. He had done “everything” right but knew he wasn’t where he should be – Jesus will reveal to the man that he was far from God. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000027220/LFL20180326.mp35ab1417a201ad.mp3 Mon, 26 Mar 2018 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer We hear the story of the two men at prayer and of course we think that we are much closer to the tax collector than to the Pharisee. But if a camera crew followed us around, and there was a way to pick up our thoughts, what then? If we’re honest, we have to admit that we have more “Pharisee” moments that we’d like to admit. Thankfully, God is full of grace, and forgiveness comes as soon as we acknowledge our sin. Pastor Mark will be teaching about how to be successful in praying, showing us from the scriptures what God and Jesus think the proper approach to be. We hear the story of the two men at prayer and of course we think that we are much closer to the tax collector than to the Pharisee. But if a camera crew followed us around, and there was a way to pick up our thoughts, what then? If we’re honest, we have to admit that we have more “Pharisee” moments that we’d like to admit. Thankfully, God is full of grace, and forgiveness comes as soon as we acknowledge our sin. Pastor Mark will be teaching about how to be successful in praying, showing us from the scriptures what God and Jesus think the proper approach to be. We hear the story of the two men at prayer and of course we think that we are much closer to the tax collector than to the Pharisee. But if a camera crew followed us around, and there was a way to pick up our thoughts, what then? If we’re honest, we have to admit that we have more “Pharisee” moments that we’d like to admit. Thankfully, God is full of grace, and forgiveness comes as soon as we acknowledge our sin. Pastor Mark will be teaching about how to be successful in praying, showing us from the scriptures what God and Jesus think the proper approach to be. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000027005/LFL20180323.mp35aa9252619ac8.mp3 Fri, 23 Mar 2018 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer We want to think that just because we pray, that our prayers are automatically “God-approved” and somehow purged of any selfish motives. Truth be told, many times our prayers are so filled with wrong motives that they bounce off of the ceiling back to the floor. Jesus, using the parable of the two praying men, illustrates the wrong as well as the right way to pray. More importantly, He tells us the right and wrong attitudes to have. Pastor Mark will be sharing this story, teaching us the importance of humility in our attitudes when approaching God in prayer. We want to think that just because we pray, that our prayers are automatically “God-approved” and somehow purged of any selfish motives. Truth be told, many times our prayers are so filled with wrong motives that they bounce off of the ceiling back to the floor. Jesus, using the parable of the two praying men, illustrates the wrong as well as the right way to pray. More importantly, He tells us the right and wrong attitudes to have. Pastor Mark will be sharing this story, teaching us the importance of humility in our attitudes when approaching God in prayer. We want to think that just because we pray, that our prayers are automatically “God-approved” and somehow purged of any selfish motives. Truth be told, many times our prayers are so filled with wrong motives that they bounce off of the ceiling back to the floor. Jesus, using the parable of the two praying men, illustrates the wrong as well as the right way to pray. More importantly, He tells us the right and wrong attitudes to have. Pastor Mark will be sharing this story, teaching us the importance of humility in our attitudes when approaching God in prayer. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000027012/LFL20180322.mp35aa925e9f3d63.mp3 Thu, 22 Mar 2018 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer Oh, we get so frustrated by delays to prayer! It’s hard to live with the seeming uncertainty. Will God say, “No”? Sometimes more terrifying is the possible “yes” answer. Either way, we all prefer quick answers to prayer. Jesus is teaching His disciples about the Father’s attitude towards us and His desire to be in communication with us. Pastor Mark will be teaching us the necessity of praying; of the importance God places on it and how much God wants us to pray to Him. He’ll be sharing through this parable the importance God places on persistent, believing prayer by His people. Oh, we get so frustrated by delays to prayer! It’s hard to live with the seeming uncertainty. Will God say, “No”? Sometimes more terrifying is the possible “yes” answer. Either way, we all prefer quick answers to prayer. Jesus is teaching His disciples about the Father’s attitude towards us and His desire to be in communication with us. Pastor Mark will be teaching us the necessity of praying; of the importance God places on it and how much God wants us to pray to Him. He’ll be sharing through this parable the importance God places on persistent, believing prayer by His people. Oh, we get so frustrated by delays to prayer! It’s hard to live with the seeming uncertainty. Will God say, “No”? Sometimes more terrifying is the possible “yes” answer. Either way, we all prefer quick answers to prayer. Jesus is teaching His disciples about the Father’s attitude towards us and His desire to be in communication with us. Pastor Mark will be teaching us the necessity of praying; of the importance God places on it and how much God wants us to pray to Him. He’ll be sharing through this parable the importance God places on persistent, believing prayer by His people. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000027017/LFL20180321.mp35aa9268a92b45.mp3 Wed, 21 Mar 2018 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer We all get irritated or at least disappointed when we do a kindness to someone else and they fail to thank us. And if we’re honest, we have certainly done the same thing to others. And then there’s God; how many times have we neglected to thank Him for all that He’s given us – life, health, and so much more? Pastor Mark will teach about an instance where Jesus touched the lives of some needy people at their request but then forgot to thank their benefactor. We will be reminded that there is a gift available to us beyond our physical needs – that of spiritual restoration. We all get irritated or at least disappointed when we do a kindness to someone else and they fail to thank us. And if we’re honest, we have certainly done the same thing to others. And then there’s God; how many times have we neglected to thank Him for all that He’s given us – life, health, and so much more? Pastor Mark will teach about an instance where Jesus touched the lives of some needy people at their request but then forgot to thank their benefactor. We will be reminded that there is a gift available to us beyond our physical needs – that of spiritual restoration. We all get irritated or at least disappointed when we do a kindness to someone else and they fail to thank us. And if we’re honest, we have certainly done the same thing to others. And then there’s God; how many times have we neglected to thank Him for all that He’s given us – life, health, and so much more? Pastor Mark will teach about an instance where Jesus touched the lives of some needy people at their request but then forgot to thank their benefactor. We will be reminded that there is a gift available to us beyond our physical needs – that of spiritual restoration. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000027019/LFL20180320.mp35aa9272754f89.mp3 Tue, 20 Mar 2018 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer When we’re in conflict with someone, it’s always more personally satisfying if forgiveness is exchanged on both sides. The idea of forgiving someone when they haven’t admitted they were wrong? Preposterous! But that is exactly what Jesus is saying we must do. Pastor Mark will be teaching about our extending forgiveness as a crucial component to having our prayers answered by God. Though on the surface this seems unfair, it is an opportunity for us to exhibit the character of God. After all, He forgave us before we admitted we were in the wrong, didn’t He? When we’re in conflict with someone, it’s always more personally satisfying if forgiveness is exchanged on both sides. The idea of forgiving someone when they haven’t admitted they were wrong? Preposterous! But that is exactly what Jesus is saying we must do. Pastor Mark will be teaching about our extending forgiveness as a crucial component to having our prayers answered by God. Though on the surface this seems unfair, it is an opportunity for us to exhibit the character of God. After all, He forgave us before we admitted we were in the wrong, didn’t He? When we’re in conflict with someone, it’s always more personally satisfying if forgiveness is exchanged on both sides. The idea of forgiving someone when they haven’t admitted they were wrong? Preposterous! But that is exactly what Jesus is saying we must do. Pastor Mark will be teaching about our extending forgiveness as a crucial component to having our prayers answered by God. Though on the surface this seems unfair, it is an opportunity for us to exhibit the character of God. After all, He forgave us before we admitted we were in the wrong, didn’t He? http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000027021/LFL201803191.mp35aa9285536b66.mp3 Mon, 19 Mar 2018 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer If we live among people, it is inevitable that there will be misunderstandings and hurt feelings. The world tells us, “don’t get mad – get even”. Jesus says to forgive basically as many times as God has forgiven us. We all know that it’s hard to maintain a cordial and honest relationship with someone who either we haven’t forgiven or know we have done wrong. Pastor Mark will be teaching about the necessity to live our lives as Jesus lived His. He provided the ultimate example of forgiveness when, while on the cross, He forgave His executioners. If we live among people, it is inevitable that there will be misunderstandings and hurt feelings. The world tells us, “don’t get mad – get even”. Jesus says to forgive basically as many times as God has forgiven us. We all know that it’s hard to maintain a cordial and honest relationship with someone who either we haven’t forgiven or know we have done wrong. Pastor Mark will be teaching about the necessity to live our lives as Jesus lived His. He provided the ultimate example of forgiveness when, while on the cross, He forgave His executioners. If we live among people, it is inevitable that there will be misunderstandings and hurt feelings. The world tells us, “don’t get mad – get even”. Jesus says to forgive basically as many times as God has forgiven us. We all know that it’s hard to maintain a cordial and honest relationship with someone who either we haven’t forgiven or know we have done wrong. Pastor Mark will be teaching about the necessity to live our lives as Jesus lived His. He provided the ultimate example of forgiveness when, while on the cross, He forgave His executioners. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000026739/LFL20180316.mp35a9ffeea8f807.mp3 Fri, 16 Mar 2018 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer The Bible warns us not to value the things of this earth more than we do God. We’re told that we have to choose either God of money; we can’t serve both. Pastor Mark will be teaching about Jesus’ citing the examples of Lot’s wife as well as the people who lived around Noah as how not to live your lives. We will hear about the importance of clearly choosing to serve God rather than ourselves. We will learn more about the signs of the last days before Jesus returns to set up His kingdom on the earth. We’ll also learn more about what happens to the righteous during this time. The Bible warns us not to value the things of this earth more than we do God. We’re told that we have to choose either God of money; we can’t serve both. Pastor Mark will be teaching about Jesus’ citing the examples of Lot’s wife as well as the people who lived around Noah as how not to live your lives. We will hear about the importance of clearly choosing to serve God rather than ourselves. We will learn more about the signs of the last days before Jesus returns to set up His kingdom on the earth. We’ll also learn more about what happens to the righteous during this time. The Bible warns us not to value the things of this earth more than we do God. We’re told that we have to choose either God of money; we can’t serve both. Pastor Mark will be teaching about Jesus’ citing the examples of Lot’s wife as well as the people who lived around Noah as how not to live your lives. We will hear about the importance of clearly choosing to serve God rather than ourselves. We will learn more about the signs of the last days before Jesus returns to set up His kingdom on the earth. We’ll also learn more about what happens to the righteous during this time. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000026740/LFL20180315.mp35a9fff744c6d4.mp3 Thu, 15 Mar 2018 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer The New Testament warns us when discussing the days before the second coming of Jesus that there will be false Christs. It’s been a while since there’s been widespread media attention on such a person. If you’re old enough, you remember Jim Jones and David Koresh. The common thinking is to regard people like this as loony cases. The truth is that they are fulfillments of scripture. Pastor Mark will continue teaching about the end time warnings and preparations that Jesus gave us. It would be a good thing for us to pay attention to what is being said about these things. The New Testament warns us when discussing the days before the second coming of Jesus that there will be false Christs. It’s been a while since there’s been widespread media attention on such a person. If you’re old enough, you remember Jim Jones and David Koresh. The common thinking is to regard people like this as loony cases. The truth is that they are fulfillments of scripture. Pastor Mark will continue teaching about the end time warnings and preparations that Jesus gave us. It would be a good thing for us to pay attention to what is being said about these things. The New Testament warns us when discussing the days before the second coming of Jesus that there will be false Christs. It’s been a while since there’s been widespread media attention on such a person. If you’re old enough, you remember Jim Jones and David Koresh. The common thinking is to regard people like this as loony cases. The truth is that they are fulfillments of scripture. Pastor Mark will continue teaching about the end time warnings and preparations that Jesus gave us. It would be a good thing for us to pay attention to what is being said about these things. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000026741/LFL20180314.mp35aa0016495a8f.mp3 Wed, 14 Mar 2018 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer As followers of Christ, we understand that there’s a battle for the souls of all people between Satan and Jesus. It’s difficult for us to watch people live blissfully while rejecting the promise of eternal life given by God. We know that their time to accept Him is short and uncertain as tomorrow is not promised. In addition, God has declared that this world as we know it is going to have a definite ending point. In the passage that Pastor Mark will be teaching on today, Jesus is talking about the Kingdom of God and His second coming, and what is required for us to join His Kingdom. As followers of Christ, we understand that there’s a battle for the souls of all people between Satan and Jesus. It’s difficult for us to watch people live blissfully while rejecting the promise of eternal life given by God. We know that their time to accept Him is short and uncertain as tomorrow is not promised. In addition, God has declared that this world as we know it is going to have a definite ending point. In the passage that Pastor Mark will be teaching on today, Jesus is talking about the Kingdom of God and His second coming, and what is required for us to join His Kingdom. As followers of Christ, we understand that there’s a battle for the souls of all people between Satan and Jesus. It’s difficult for us to watch people live blissfully while rejecting the promise of eternal life given by God. We know that their time to accept Him is short and uncertain as tomorrow is not promised. In addition, God has declared that this world as we know it is going to have a definite ending point. In the passage that Pastor Mark will be teaching on today, Jesus is talking about the Kingdom of God and His second coming, and what is required for us to join His Kingdom. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000026742/LFL20180313.mp35aa001f468738.mp3 Tue, 13 Mar 2018 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer People sometimes joke about “hell and damnation” preachers, and kind of dismiss them as overzealous extremists. “God would NEVER send someone to hell,” they say. Pastor Mark will be teaching that indeed, God would never send someone to hell. The inconvenient truth is that we send ourselves to hell by our unbelief in Jesus. We will learn that it is all simply in our hands. We don’t want to think of our eternal destination being under our control – the consequences are too great. The ironic thing is that the positive solution, accepting Jesus as Savior, is so very easy to do. People sometimes joke about “hell and damnation” preachers, and kind of dismiss them as overzealous extremists. “God would NEVER send someone to hell,” they say. Pastor Mark will be teaching that indeed, God would never send someone to hell. The inconvenient truth is that we send ourselves to hell by our unbelief in Jesus. We will learn that it is all simply in our hands. We don’t want to think of our eternal destination being under our control – the consequences are too great. The ironic thing is that the positive solution, accepting Jesus as Savior, is so very easy to do. People sometimes joke about “hell and damnation” preachers, and kind of dismiss them as overzealous extremists. “God would NEVER send someone to hell,” they say. Pastor Mark will be teaching that indeed, God would never send someone to hell. The inconvenient truth is that we send ourselves to hell by our unbelief in Jesus. We will learn that it is all simply in our hands. We don’t want to think of our eternal destination being under our control – the consequences are too great. The ironic thing is that the positive solution, accepting Jesus as Savior, is so very easy to do. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000026743/LFL20180312.mp35aa0027a40d8f.mp3 Mon, 12 Mar 2018 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer Most everyone has some kind of concept about hell. Whether they believe it exists or not, and what or who will populate it. Cartoons for the most part make it seem as though it’s annoying and difficult, but not that bad there. The Bible, however, paints quite a different picture of this place. Pastor Mark will be teaching us about this. The first thing to realize is that it was never intended for man, but only for the Devil and his fellow rebels. It is a place of perpetual torment but also significantly, separation from God and from all of His goodness. This is a sobering thought to contemplate. Most everyone has some kind of concept about hell. Whether they believe it exists or not, and what or who will populate it. Cartoons for the most part make it seem as though it’s annoying and difficult, but not that bad there. The Bible, however, paints quite a different picture of this place. Pastor Mark will be teaching us about this. The first thing to realize is that it was never intended for man, but only for the Devil and his fellow rebels. It is a place of perpetual torment but also significantly, separation from God and from all of His goodness. This is a sobering thought to contemplate. Most everyone has some kind of concept about hell. Whether they believe it exists or not, and what or who will populate it. Cartoons for the most part make it seem as though it’s annoying and difficult, but not that bad there. The Bible, however, paints quite a different picture of this place. Pastor Mark will be teaching us about this. The first thing to realize is that it was never intended for man, but only for the Devil and his fellow rebels. It is a place of perpetual torment but also significantly, separation from God and from all of His goodness. This is a sobering thought to contemplate. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000026603/LFL20180309.mp35a96edaea603f.mp3 Fri, 09 Mar 2018 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer All around us we’re told we need to prepare for our future – retirement accounts, cemetery plots, life insurance. But seldom do we hear about the need to prepare for what’s after death. Pastor Mark will be sharing a story Jesus told about a crooked funds manager. Jesus will be relating the story of this guy’s dishonesty with our need to be prepared for what awaits us beyond death. The first thing we need to understand that there is something beyond this life. Secondly, there are only two destinations, and we get to decide which destination is our final one. All around us we’re told we need to prepare for our future – retirement accounts, cemetery plots, life insurance. But seldom do we hear about the need to prepare for what’s after death. Pastor Mark will be sharing a story Jesus told about a crooked funds manager. Jesus will be relating the story of this guy’s dishonesty with our need to be prepared for what awaits us beyond death. The first thing we need to understand that there is something beyond this life. Secondly, there are only two destinations, and we get to decide which destination is our final one. All around us we’re told we need to prepare for our future – retirement accounts, cemetery plots, life insurance. But seldom do we hear about the need to prepare for what’s after death. Pastor Mark will be sharing a story Jesus told about a crooked funds manager. Jesus will be relating the story of this guy’s dishonesty with our need to be prepared for what awaits us beyond death. The first thing we need to understand that there is something beyond this life. Secondly, there are only two destinations, and we get to decide which destination is our final one. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000026604/LFL20180308.mp35a96ee387d537.mp3 Thu, 08 Mar 2018 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer On this earth, we get hung up about money, don’t we? We have to pay bills, get new clothes for the kids, we have to feed the kids. It can be overwhelming, and we’re supposed to carve out some of this to give to God? How? The Bible’s discussions about money are difficult to hear, and Jesus’ teachings about it are downright aggravating. Pastor Mark will be teaching from the passages in Luke where Jesus tells us what heaven deems important. He will also probe the attitudes behind our giving or not giving, and try to focus us on what the proper Godly thinking actually is. On this earth, we get hung up about money, don’t we? We have to pay bills, get new clothes for the kids, we have to feed the kids. It can be overwhelming, and we’re supposed to carve out some of this to give to God? How? The Bible’s discussions about money are difficult to hear, and Jesus’ teachings about it are downright aggravating. Pastor Mark will be teaching from the passages in Luke where Jesus tells us what heaven deems important. He will also probe the attitudes behind our giving or not giving, and try to focus us on what the proper Godly thinking actually is. On this earth, we get hung up about money, don’t we? We have to pay bills, get new clothes for the kids, we have to feed the kids. It can be overwhelming, and we’re supposed to carve out some of this to give to God? How? The Bible’s discussions about money are difficult to hear, and Jesus’ teachings about it are downright aggravating. Pastor Mark will be teaching from the passages in Luke where Jesus tells us what heaven deems important. He will also probe the attitudes behind our giving or not giving, and try to focus us on what the proper Godly thinking actually is. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000026605/LFL20180307.mp35a96eec0abf0a.mp3 Wed, 07 Mar 2018 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer Jesus is using the story we call the parable of the unjust steward to emphasize the importance of planning for our futures. Not primarily our earthly future, but our eternal one. Pastor Mark is pointing out how we can influence someone else’s eternal future – by using our time, talents and resources in furthering the Gospel. One of the easiest and best ways is by praying. Many of us are in the kingdom of God as a result of someone else praying for our salvation. If we truly believe that there is a heaven and a hell, it behooves us to pray for our friends, family and coworkers. Jesus is using the story we call the parable of the unjust steward to emphasize the importance of planning for our futures. Not primarily our earthly future, but our eternal one. Pastor Mark is pointing out how we can influence someone else’s eternal future – by using our time, talents and resources in furthering the Gospel. One of the easiest and best ways is by praying. Many of us are in the kingdom of God as a result of someone else praying for our salvation. If we truly believe that there is a heaven and a hell, it behooves us to pray for our friends, family and coworkers. Jesus is using the story we call the parable of the unjust steward to emphasize the importance of planning for our futures. Not primarily our earthly future, but our eternal one. Pastor Mark is pointing out how we can influence someone else’s eternal future – by using our time, talents and resources in furthering the Gospel. One of the easiest and best ways is by praying. Many of us are in the kingdom of God as a result of someone else praying for our salvation. If we truly believe that there is a heaven and a hell, it behooves us to pray for our friends, family and coworkers. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000026606/LFL20180306.mp35a96ef4b8a098.mp3 Tue, 06 Mar 2018 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer This story seems to contradict everything that Jesus stands for. Rewarding and commending a dishonest man for being dishonest? It goes against everything we’re taught about how to behave! Jesus, however, has a deeper point to make and Pastor Mark will be teaching about that. Jesus’ point is to focus on the man’s honesty with his condition. he knew what he could do and was willing to do, and he came up with a solution for his long-term financial care. Pastor Mark will be teaching how this man’s story relates to our long-term spiritual care. This story seems to contradict everything that Jesus stands for. Rewarding and commending a dishonest man for being dishonest? It goes against everything we’re taught about how to behave! Jesus, however, has a deeper point to make and Pastor Mark will be teaching about that. Jesus’ point is to focus on the man’s honesty with his condition. he knew what he could do and was willing to do, and he came up with a solution for his long-term financial care. Pastor Mark will be teaching how this man’s story relates to our long-term spiritual care. This story seems to contradict everything that Jesus stands for. Rewarding and commending a dishonest man for being dishonest? It goes against everything we’re taught about how to behave! Jesus, however, has a deeper point to make and Pastor Mark will be teaching about that. Jesus’ point is to focus on the man’s honesty with his condition. he knew what he could do and was willing to do, and he came up with a solution for his long-term financial care. Pastor Mark will be teaching how this man’s story relates to our long-term spiritual care. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000026607/LFL20180305.mp35a96efccbc1f6.mp3 Mon, 05 Mar 2018 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer “It all seemed so good at the time”, we often think. After making a poor decision, life choice, whatever. Sin is so enticing but as scripture says, it leads to death in the end. The story of the prodigal that Pastor Mark is sharing today contains one of those instances. Many times for us we don’t see the folly of our sin until after we are in ruin. Hopefully our decision doesn’t include damage to someone else. Thankfully, our heavenly Father is always waiting for us to come back home. Like the father in the story, He is patiently awaiting our return, full of grace, mercy and forgiveness. “It all seemed so good at the time”, we often think. After making a poor decision, life choice, whatever. Sin is so enticing but as scripture says, it leads to death in the end. The story of the prodigal that Pastor Mark is sharing today contains one of those instances. Many times for us we don’t see the folly of our sin until after we are in ruin. Hopefully our decision doesn’t include damage to someone else. Thankfully, our heavenly Father is always waiting for us to come back home. Like the father in the story, He is patiently awaiting our return, full of grace, mercy and forgiveness. “It all seemed so good at the time”, we often think. After making a poor decision, life choice, whatever. Sin is so enticing but as scripture says, it leads to death in the end. The story of the prodigal that Pastor Mark is sharing today contains one of those instances. Many times for us we don’t see the folly of our sin until after we are in ruin. Hopefully our decision doesn’t include damage to someone else. Thankfully, our heavenly Father is always waiting for us to come back home. Like the father in the story, He is patiently awaiting our return, full of grace, mercy and forgiveness. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000026439/LFL20180302.mp35a8d8b707cdcb.mp3 Fri, 02 Mar 2018 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer One of the hardest things for anyone to do is to admit that they messed up. Especially when they mistreated the one they ended up wronging, swallowing one’s pride is tough. In the story of the prodigal, Pastor Mark will be explaining the process the son went through from arrogance to humility. He’ll teach about the thing that confirms true repentance – action. We all know people who talk about being sorry but don’t demonstrate actions that confirm their sorrow. This is indeed a warning for us that when God convicts us of sin, we need to put action with our words of repentance. One of the hardest things for anyone to do is to admit that they messed up. Especially when they mistreated the one they ended up wronging, swallowing one’s pride is tough. In the story of the prodigal, Pastor Mark will be explaining the process the son went through from arrogance to humility. He’ll teach about the thing that confirms true repentance – action. We all know people who talk about being sorry but don’t demonstrate actions that confirm their sorrow. This is indeed a warning for us that when God convicts us of sin, we need to put action with our words of repentance. One of the hardest things for anyone to do is to admit that they messed up. Especially when they mistreated the one they ended up wronging, swallowing one’s pride is tough. In the story of the prodigal, Pastor Mark will be explaining the process the son went through from arrogance to humility. He’ll teach about the thing that confirms true repentance – action. We all know people who talk about being sorry but don’t demonstrate actions that confirm their sorrow. This is indeed a warning for us that when God convicts us of sin, we need to put action with our words of repentance. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000026440/LFL20180301.mp35a8d8c81ad9f1.mp3 Thu, 01 Mar 2018 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer The Bible refers to “the deceitfulness of sin”. Many of us know the truth of that statement by our own histories. Sin certainly is fun and pleasurable – otherwise we wouldn’t be tempted by it. We know, though, that there’s a point when the fun ends and we find ourselves chained to a habit or lifestyle that we can’t get away from. The prodigal was in the same situation, and he needed a way out. Pastor Mark will be teaching that just like his father was always waiting for his return, our Heavenly Father is doing just the same. All we need to do is to decide to return to Him again. The Bible refers to “the deceitfulness of sin”. Many of us know the truth of that statement by our own histories. Sin certainly is fun and pleasurable – otherwise we wouldn’t be tempted by it. We know, though, that there’s a point when the fun ends and we find ourselves chained to a habit or lifestyle that we can’t get away from. The prodigal was in the same situation, and he needed a way out. Pastor Mark will be teaching that just like his father was always waiting for his return, our Heavenly Father is doing just the same. All we need to do is to decide to return to Him again. The Bible refers to “the deceitfulness of sin”. Many of us know the truth of that statement by our own histories. Sin certainly is fun and pleasurable – otherwise we wouldn’t be tempted by it. We know, though, that there’s a point when the fun ends and we find ourselves chained to a habit or lifestyle that we can’t get away from. The prodigal was in the same situation, and he needed a way out. Pastor Mark will be teaching that just like his father was always waiting for his return, our Heavenly Father is doing just the same. All we need to do is to decide to return to Him again. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000026441/LFL20180228.mp35a8d8d0914b94.mp3 Wed, 28 Feb 2018 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer It totally doesn’t make sense to us to try to find life by losing our lives.. It is tough to let loose of the reins of our life and allow God to take control. Pastor Mark will be teaching about our need to do this, this giving up of our lives. For those of us who have done this, we have found there’s an excitement that we could not have anticipated or imagined. Although our lives may have gone in a direction not foreseen before our salvation, we have found a satisfaction we couldn’t have known before. Hopefully, we’ll be understanding better how much God really loves us and cares for us. It totally doesn’t make sense to us to try to find life by losing our lives.. It is tough to let loose of the reins of our life and allow God to take control. Pastor Mark will be teaching about our need to do this, this giving up of our lives. For those of us who have done this, we have found there’s an excitement that we could not have anticipated or imagined. Although our lives may have gone in a direction not foreseen before our salvation, we have found a satisfaction we couldn’t have known before. Hopefully, we’ll be understanding better how much God really loves us and cares for us. It totally doesn’t make sense to us to try to find life by losing our lives.. It is tough to let loose of the reins of our life and allow God to take control. Pastor Mark will be teaching about our need to do this, this giving up of our lives. For those of us who have done this, we have found there’s an excitement that we could not have anticipated or imagined. Although our lives may have gone in a direction not foreseen before our salvation, we have found a satisfaction we couldn’t have known before. Hopefully, we’ll be understanding better how much God really loves us and cares for us. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000026442/LFL20180227.mp35a8d8e7096e38.mp3 Tue, 27 Feb 2018 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer If we think about Jesus’ torturing, crucifixion and death, it is difficult to think of ourselves as being worthy enough for Him to go through all that. Pastor Mark will be reminding us that we don’t understand our value to God. He will be helping us to comprehend that our value is not based on what we do or our winning personality – it’s based on the valuation God has given us. His desire to reestablish the relationship that through Adam we broke was so great that He would do the unthinkable. He would sacrifice His own Son in our place so that we would be able to commune with Him again. If we think about Jesus’ torturing, crucifixion and death, it is difficult to think of ourselves as being worthy enough for Him to go through all that. Pastor Mark will be reminding us that we don’t understand our value to God. He will be helping us to comprehend that our value is not based on what we do or our winning personality – it’s based on the valuation God has given us. His desire to reestablish the relationship that through Adam we broke was so great that He would do the unthinkable. He would sacrifice His own Son in our place so that we would be able to commune with Him again. If we think about Jesus’ torturing, crucifixion and death, it is difficult to think of ourselves as being worthy enough for Him to go through all that. Pastor Mark will be reminding us that we don’t understand our value to God. He will be helping us to comprehend that our value is not based on what we do or our winning personality – it’s based on the valuation God has given us. His desire to reestablish the relationship that through Adam we broke was so great that He would do the unthinkable. He would sacrifice His own Son in our place so that we would be able to commune with Him again. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000026443/LFL20180226.mp35a8d8f1338d7b.mp3 Mon, 26 Feb 2018 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer We all think we want what’s best for our lives. The reality is, we want what we “think” is best, within our frame of reference. The idea of asking the God who created the universe for His idea of what’s best for us rarely enters our mind. We’ll see, as Pastor Mark teaches on the story we know of as the Prodigal son, that what we want for ourselves may not be the best thing for us in the long run. We’ll see the callousness of both sons in this story and the loving attitude of the father. We’ll see how this story applies to us and our attitudes towards our “father”, and there will be much to think about. We all think we want what’s best for our lives. The reality is, we want what we “think” is best, within our frame of reference. The idea of asking the God who created the universe for His idea of what’s best for us rarely enters our mind. We’ll see, as Pastor Mark teaches on the story we know of as the Prodigal son, that what we want for ourselves may not be the best thing for us in the long run. We’ll see the callousness of both sons in this story and the loving attitude of the father. We’ll see how this story applies to us and our attitudes towards our “father”, and there will be much to think about. We all think we want what’s best for our lives. The reality is, we want what we “think” is best, within our frame of reference. The idea of asking the God who created the universe for His idea of what’s best for us rarely enters our mind. We’ll see, as Pastor Mark teaches on the story we know of as the Prodigal son, that what we want for ourselves may not be the best thing for us in the long run. We’ll see the callousness of both sons in this story and the loving attitude of the father. We’ll see how this story applies to us and our attitudes towards our “father”, and there will be much to think about. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000026101/LFL20180223.mp35a78a30fb80ba.mp3 Fri, 23 Feb 2018 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer For a Jewish rabbi, Jesus did things that were considered unconventional by other rabbis. His hanging around those considered ceremonially unclean, sharing meals with the downtrodden were quite controversial. But His rationale was that He desired to go to those who needed to hear the Truth and to be shown God’s love. As Pastor Mark teaches from the gospel of Luke, he will be reinforcing Jesus’ attitude. He will be sharing the importance of salvation for all people, and the fact that unless someone like us loves them enough to tell them, they’re doomed to hell. For a Jewish rabbi, Jesus did things that were considered unconventional by other rabbis. His hanging around those considered ceremonially unclean, sharing meals with the downtrodden were quite controversial. But His rationale was that He desired to go to those who needed to hear the Truth and to be shown God’s love. As Pastor Mark teaches from the gospel of Luke, he will be reinforcing Jesus’ attitude. He will be sharing the importance of salvation for all people, and the fact that unless someone like us loves them enough to tell them, they’re doomed to hell. For a Jewish rabbi, Jesus did things that were considered unconventional by other rabbis. His hanging around those considered ceremonially unclean, sharing meals with the downtrodden were quite controversial. But His rationale was that He desired to go to those who needed to hear the Truth and to be shown God’s love. As Pastor Mark teaches from the gospel of Luke, he will be reinforcing Jesus’ attitude. He will be sharing the importance of salvation for all people, and the fact that unless someone like us loves them enough to tell them, they’re doomed to hell. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000026102/LFL20180222.mp35a78a39bef7ec.mp3 Thu, 22 Feb 2018 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer Ironic, isn’t it? It seems that the so-called sinners in Jesus’ day were actually closer to God than the religious leadership? The reason, as Jesus was trying to teach, is that the sinners knew they were in need of God. The Pharisees and Sadducees didn’t think of themselves in that way. As Pastor Mark will be teaching, Jesus made it clear that everyone is a sinner in need of God’s redeeming grace. The same applies to us as well. If we want to be found by God, we first must admit that we’re lost and need to have the Shepherd bring us back home. Ironic, isn’t it? It seems that the so-called sinners in Jesus’ day were actually closer to God than the religious leadership? The reason, as Jesus was trying to teach, is that the sinners knew they were in need of God. The Pharisees and Sadducees didn’t think of themselves in that way. As Pastor Mark will be teaching, Jesus made it clear that everyone is a sinner in need of God’s redeeming grace. The same applies to us as well. If we want to be found by God, we first must admit that we’re lost and need to have the Shepherd bring us back home. Ironic, isn’t it? It seems that the so-called sinners in Jesus’ day were actually closer to God than the religious leadership? The reason, as Jesus was trying to teach, is that the sinners knew they were in need of God. The Pharisees and Sadducees didn’t think of themselves in that way. As Pastor Mark will be teaching, Jesus made it clear that everyone is a sinner in need of God’s redeeming grace. The same applies to us as well. If we want to be found by God, we first must admit that we’re lost and need to have the Shepherd bring us back home. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000026103/LFL20180221.mp35a78a4322d949.mp3 Wed, 21 Feb 2018 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer It’s notable that in the Gospels, the church-going people shunned the “sinners”, while Jesus embraced them. He didn’t mince words with them regarding their sin, but He also didn’t dismiss their humanity. This of course led to all kinds of allegations against Him by the religious leaders. Pastor Mark will be teaching about this particular story from the book of Luke, reminding us about our need to love people like Jesus did. As we do so, while not compromising our Christian walk, God can use us to draw other people to Himself. This is why He saved us in the first place! It’s notable that in the Gospels, the church-going people shunned the “sinners”, while Jesus embraced them. He didn’t mince words with them regarding their sin, but He also didn’t dismiss their humanity. This of course led to all kinds of allegations against Him by the religious leaders. Pastor Mark will be teaching about this particular story from the book of Luke, reminding us about our need to love people like Jesus did. As we do so, while not compromising our Christian walk, God can use us to draw other people to Himself. This is why He saved us in the first place! It’s notable that in the Gospels, the church-going people shunned the “sinners”, while Jesus embraced them. He didn’t mince words with them regarding their sin, but He also didn’t dismiss their humanity. This of course led to all kinds of allegations against Him by the religious leaders. Pastor Mark will be teaching about this particular story from the book of Luke, reminding us about our need to love people like Jesus did. As we do so, while not compromising our Christian walk, God can use us to draw other people to Himself. This is why He saved us in the first place! http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000026105/LFL20180220.mp35a78a4da3bdd6.mp3 Tue, 20 Feb 2018 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer Everything around us invites us to seek our own self-interest first. There’s even a magazine titled, “Self”. Me, mine, not you, yours. As followers of Christ, however, we are supposed to be patterning our lives after how Jesus lived. Pastor Mark will be teaching from the book of Luke, walking us through Jesus as He lived day by day. We will be told about things that we could keep us from obeying God more completely. He will tell us about the benefits of putting Jesus first, to following God and serving others and how our lives will be more rewarding that we thought they could be. Everything around us invites us to seek our own self-interest first. There’s even a magazine titled, “Self”. Me, mine, not you, yours. As followers of Christ, however, we are supposed to be patterning our lives after how Jesus lived. Pastor Mark will be teaching from the book of Luke, walking us through Jesus as He lived day by day. We will be told about things that we could keep us from obeying God more completely. He will tell us about the benefits of putting Jesus first, to following God and serving others and how our lives will be more rewarding that we thought they could be. Everything around us invites us to seek our own self-interest first. There’s even a magazine titled, “Self”. Me, mine, not you, yours. As followers of Christ, however, we are supposed to be patterning our lives after how Jesus lived. Pastor Mark will be teaching from the book of Luke, walking us through Jesus as He lived day by day. We will be told about things that we could keep us from obeying God more completely. He will tell us about the benefits of putting Jesus first, to following God and serving others and how our lives will be more rewarding that we thought they could be. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000026106/LFL20180219.mp35a78a55e0ac68.mp3 Mon, 19 Feb 2018 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer We all make excuses to avoid doing or committing to obligations. Jesus told a story about a bunch of guys who made excuses to avoid going to a party they were invited to. Pastor Mark will be using this story to teach us what God has to say about our avoiding obeying Him. The party is a metaphor for the kingdom of God, and behind the excuses are things in our lives that we use to keep from serving God. Pastor Mark will be teaching again about our need to be brutally honest about our motivations regarding not serving God and to deal with them head on. We all make excuses to avoid doing or committing to obligations. Jesus told a story about a bunch of guys who made excuses to avoid going to a party they were invited to. Pastor Mark will be using this story to teach us what God has to say about our avoiding obeying Him. The party is a metaphor for the kingdom of God, and behind the excuses are things in our lives that we use to keep from serving God. Pastor Mark will be teaching again about our need to be brutally honest about our motivations regarding not serving God and to deal with them head on. We all make excuses to avoid doing or committing to obligations. Jesus told a story about a bunch of guys who made excuses to avoid going to a party they were invited to. Pastor Mark will be using this story to teach us what God has to say about our avoiding obeying Him. The party is a metaphor for the kingdom of God, and behind the excuses are things in our lives that we use to keep from serving God. Pastor Mark will be teaching again about our need to be brutally honest about our motivations regarding not serving God and to deal with them head on. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000026187/LFL20180216.mp35a7b4bd1e1306.mp3 Fri, 16 Feb 2018 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer We often think of ourselves as being insignificant and boring, living boring and unglamorous lives. So the tendency is to think that we’re not being paid attention to. But as followers of Christ, we need to remember that we are under scrutiny by those around us who know we claim to be Christians. Pastor Mark will be teaching the need for us to live lives that are circumspect and above reproach. We need to be honest about how we live our lives and take advantage of God’s grace and forgiveness when we sin. We need to be demonstrating to the world what an honest Christ follower looks like. We often think of ourselves as being insignificant and boring, living boring and unglamorous lives. So the tendency is to think that we’re not being paid attention to. But as followers of Christ, we need to remember that we are under scrutiny by those around us who know we claim to be Christians. Pastor Mark will be teaching the need for us to live lives that are circumspect and above reproach. We need to be honest about how we live our lives and take advantage of God’s grace and forgiveness when we sin. We need to be demonstrating to the world what an honest Christ follower looks like. We often think of ourselves as being insignificant and boring, living boring and unglamorous lives. So the tendency is to think that we’re not being paid attention to. But as followers of Christ, we need to remember that we are under scrutiny by those around us who know we claim to be Christians. Pastor Mark will be teaching the need for us to live lives that are circumspect and above reproach. We need to be honest about how we live our lives and take advantage of God’s grace and forgiveness when we sin. We need to be demonstrating to the world what an honest Christ follower looks like. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000026188/LFL20180215.mp35a7b4c5e025d3.mp3 Thu, 15 Feb 2018 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer We live in a world that values and sometimes celebrates rebellion. Looking at the big picture, we are all in rebellion against God first of all and against other things at times. As Pastor Mark has shared becoming a Christ follower requires our giving up our rebellion against God. We must begin to submit and obey God. Paradoxically, it’s when we do this that we begin to experience the true freedom that results from our obedience to God. This is a challenge that Christians must continue to meet throughout the entirety of their walk with Christ so as to not regress in their relationship with Him. We live in a world that values and sometimes celebrates rebellion. Looking at the big picture, we are all in rebellion against God first of all and against other things at times. As Pastor Mark has shared becoming a Christ follower requires our giving up our rebellion against God. We must begin to submit and obey God. Paradoxically, it’s when we do this that we begin to experience the true freedom that results from our obedience to God. This is a challenge that Christians must continue to meet throughout the entirety of their walk with Christ so as to not regress in their relationship with Him. We live in a world that values and sometimes celebrates rebellion. Looking at the big picture, we are all in rebellion against God first of all and against other things at times. As Pastor Mark has shared becoming a Christ follower requires our giving up our rebellion against God. We must begin to submit and obey God. Paradoxically, it’s when we do this that we begin to experience the true freedom that results from our obedience to God. This is a challenge that Christians must continue to meet throughout the entirety of their walk with Christ so as to not regress in their relationship with Him. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000026189/LFL20180214.mp35a7b4ce156a03.mp3 Wed, 14 Feb 2018 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer As Jesus got closer to the time of His crucifixion, He began to confront the religious leaders concerning Who He was. He began to more explicitly define what His kingdom and rule were and required from people. The scripture passages Pastor Mark will be teaching from will show some of this conflict. Jesus will be talking about narrow entrances and we’ll see that He states that He is the only way to Heaven. He will warn His listeners and us about being certain that we are in a real relationship with Him, not depending on our works but instead on His sacrifice and grace. As Jesus got closer to the time of His crucifixion, He began to confront the religious leaders concerning Who He was. He began to more explicitly define what His kingdom and rule were and required from people. The scripture passages Pastor Mark will be teaching from will show some of this conflict. Jesus will be talking about narrow entrances and we’ll see that He states that He is the only way to Heaven. He will warn His listeners and us about being certain that we are in a real relationship with Him, not depending on our works but instead on His sacrifice and grace. As Jesus got closer to the time of His crucifixion, He began to confront the religious leaders concerning Who He was. He began to more explicitly define what His kingdom and rule were and required from people. The scripture passages Pastor Mark will be teaching from will show some of this conflict. Jesus will be talking about narrow entrances and we’ll see that He states that He is the only way to Heaven. He will warn His listeners and us about being certain that we are in a real relationship with Him, not depending on our works but instead on His sacrifice and grace. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000026190/LFL20180213.mp35a7b4d656aaaf.mp3 Tue, 13 Feb 2018 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer One of the hallmarks of Jesus’ time on earth was His attention to others and compassion for their situations. In this story we see the same thing. He was only a short time away from giving His life for the sins of mankind, which would cause Him to be out of fellowship with God the Father for the first time in eternity. Pastor Mark will be teaching about the great love and care Jesus had for this woman in particular and all of us in general. He will be explaining as well how we can miss God’s best when we get hung up on man-made rules and regulations instead of focusing on loving others. One of the hallmarks of Jesus’ time on earth was His attention to others and compassion for their situations. In this story we see the same thing. He was only a short time away from giving His life for the sins of mankind, which would cause Him to be out of fellowship with God the Father for the first time in eternity. Pastor Mark will be teaching about the great love and care Jesus had for this woman in particular and all of us in general. He will be explaining as well how we can miss God’s best when we get hung up on man-made rules and regulations instead of focusing on loving others. One of the hallmarks of Jesus’ time on earth was His attention to others and compassion for their situations. In this story we see the same thing. He was only a short time away from giving His life for the sins of mankind, which would cause Him to be out of fellowship with God the Father for the first time in eternity. Pastor Mark will be teaching about the great love and care Jesus had for this woman in particular and all of us in general. He will be explaining as well how we can miss God’s best when we get hung up on man-made rules and regulations instead of focusing on loving others. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000026191/LFL20180212.mp35a7b4de7e83ef.mp3 Mon, 12 Feb 2018 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer Since the Israelites of Jesus’ day were primarily farmers, Jesus used examples they were familiar with to explain about Heaven to them. He often spoke of fig trees since they were a common plant of that time. He likened the outward evidence of the inner work of the Holy Spirit to fruit. Good fruit indicated successful outworking of God in one’s life; bad fruit indicated God was not working through one’s life. Pastor Mark will be clarifying the particular characteristics of this Godly fruit, and will help us to understand the necessity for Godly fruit to be evident in our lives. Since the Israelites of Jesus’ day were primarily farmers, Jesus used examples they were familiar with to explain about Heaven to them. He often spoke of fig trees since they were a common plant of that time. He likened the outward evidence of the inner work of the Holy Spirit to fruit. Good fruit indicated successful outworking of God in one’s life; bad fruit indicated God was not working through one’s life. Pastor Mark will be clarifying the particular characteristics of this Godly fruit, and will help us to understand the necessity for Godly fruit to be evident in our lives. Since the Israelites of Jesus’ day were primarily farmers, Jesus used examples they were familiar with to explain about Heaven to them. He often spoke of fig trees since they were a common plant of that time. He likened the outward evidence of the inner work of the Holy Spirit to fruit. Good fruit indicated successful outworking of God in one’s life; bad fruit indicated God was not working through one’s life. Pastor Mark will be clarifying the particular characteristics of this Godly fruit, and will help us to understand the necessity for Godly fruit to be evident in our lives. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000025774/LFL20180209.mp35a6642aa525bb.mp3 Fri, 09 Feb 2018 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer Admitting that one is wrong is innately difficult for us. Taking the next step and adding action to that admission is even harder. Repentance involves not only saying words, but backing them up with action and a change in mindset. This was the challenge John the Baptist presented to the people of his day, and Jesus reiterated and expanded on. Pastor Mark will be sharing what Jesus said about how to get into His kingdom. Jesus will also be pointing out to these people that this is a life or death decision, a point that we would do well to remember as it applies to us. Admitting that one is wrong is innately difficult for us. Taking the next step and adding action to that admission is even harder. Repentance involves not only saying words, but backing them up with action and a change in mindset. This was the challenge John the Baptist presented to the people of his day, and Jesus reiterated and expanded on. Pastor Mark will be sharing what Jesus said about how to get into His kingdom. Jesus will also be pointing out to these people that this is a life or death decision, a point that we would do well to remember as it applies to us. Admitting that one is wrong is innately difficult for us. Taking the next step and adding action to that admission is even harder. Repentance involves not only saying words, but backing them up with action and a change in mindset. This was the challenge John the Baptist presented to the people of his day, and Jesus reiterated and expanded on. Pastor Mark will be sharing what Jesus said about how to get into His kingdom. Jesus will also be pointing out to these people that this is a life or death decision, a point that we would do well to remember as it applies to us. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000025775/LFL20180208.mp35a66433f1d1e5.mp3 Thu, 08 Feb 2018 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer Jesus, when He came to earth the first time, had a lot of religious misconceptions to overcome and displace. From at least the time of Lot, this belief that bad things happened only to bad or sinful people held sway among many people. Even today lots of people hold to this belief, either subconsciously or overtly. Pastor Mark will be teaching from the book of Luke where Jesus attacks this mindset. Jesus will be showing that living in a fallen world is why bad things happen. He will also be teaching that God is able to use bad events in people’s lives to accomplish His will. Jesus, when He came to earth the first time, had a lot of religious misconceptions to overcome and displace. From at least the time of Lot, this belief that bad things happened only to bad or sinful people held sway among many people. Even today lots of people hold to this belief, either subconsciously or overtly. Pastor Mark will be teaching from the book of Luke where Jesus attacks this mindset. Jesus will be showing that living in a fallen world is why bad things happen. He will also be teaching that God is able to use bad events in people’s lives to accomplish His will. Jesus, when He came to earth the first time, had a lot of religious misconceptions to overcome and displace. From at least the time of Lot, this belief that bad things happened only to bad or sinful people held sway among many people. Even today lots of people hold to this belief, either subconsciously or overtly. Pastor Mark will be teaching from the book of Luke where Jesus attacks this mindset. Jesus will be showing that living in a fallen world is why bad things happen. He will also be teaching that God is able to use bad events in people’s lives to accomplish His will. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000025776/LFL20180207.mp35a66443588d25.mp3 Wed, 07 Feb 2018 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer For those who have only a casual understanding of Jesus’ teachings about Himself, they tend to believe that He was all about peace and love, and that’s all. A more careful reading of what He had to say about what He came to bring show more than just peace. As Pastor Mark will be teaching, one of the results of Jesus’ confirming His claims of divinity will be division. And deep division – between family members and even couples. He came to invade the kingdom of darkness and as some people are set free from the grip of Satan, relationships will be damaged. For those who have only a casual understanding of Jesus’ teachings about Himself, they tend to believe that He was all about peace and love, and that’s all. A more careful reading of what He had to say about what He came to bring show more than just peace. As Pastor Mark will be teaching, one of the results of Jesus’ confirming His claims of divinity will be division. And deep division – between family members and even couples. He came to invade the kingdom of darkness and as some people are set free from the grip of Satan, relationships will be damaged. For those who have only a casual understanding of Jesus’ teachings about Himself, they tend to believe that He was all about peace and love, and that’s all. A more careful reading of what He had to say about what He came to bring show more than just peace. As Pastor Mark will be teaching, one of the results of Jesus’ confirming His claims of divinity will be division. And deep division – between family members and even couples. He came to invade the kingdom of darkness and as some people are set free from the grip of Satan, relationships will be damaged. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000025778/LFL20180206.mp35a6644bb5ed78.mp3 Tue, 06 Feb 2018 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer Repentance. We hear this word many times in reference to the Gospel, and for good reason. The Bible says that without repentance no one can be saved. It also makes it clear that believing in Jesus is not enough; the book of James implies that “belief only” thinking puts you on the same level as demons! Pastor Mark will continue his sermon from the book of Luke, where Jesus warns His listeners of the coming of a new Godly Kingdom. He speaks of their need to change their ways so they can become citizens of this new Kingdom. Repentance. We hear this word many times in reference to the Gospel, and for good reason. The Bible says that without repentance no one can be saved. It also makes it clear that believing in Jesus is not enough; the book of James implies that “belief only” thinking puts you on the same level as demons! Pastor Mark will continue his sermon from the book of Luke, where Jesus warns His listeners of the coming of a new Godly Kingdom. He speaks of their need to change their ways so they can become citizens of this new Kingdom. Repentance. We hear this word many times in reference to the Gospel, and for good reason. The Bible says that without repentance no one can be saved. It also makes it clear that believing in Jesus is not enough; the book of James implies that “belief only” thinking puts you on the same level as demons! Pastor Mark will continue his sermon from the book of Luke, where Jesus warns His listeners of the coming of a new Godly Kingdom. He speaks of their need to change their ways so they can become citizens of this new Kingdom. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000025779/LFL20180205.mp35a664548aac3e.mp3 Mon, 05 Feb 2018 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer That “sin” thing…nobody talks about that stuff except some Christians. It is, however, the first necessary step towards reconciliation with God. Israel had lots of sacrifices to temporarily wipe away past sin. Jesus spoke of it as well. We’ll notice, as Pastor Mark teaches here, that Jesus warns us that without taking the full steps of confession of sin and acceptance of Jesus’ salvation offer, there’s no way into Heaven. In fact, Jesus will deny in front of God any knowledge of us. That’s quite a sobering thought, and one that should be carefully contemplated. That “sin” thing…nobody talks about that stuff except some Christians. It is, however, the first necessary step towards reconciliation with God. Israel had lots of sacrifices to temporarily wipe away past sin. Jesus spoke of it as well. We’ll notice, as Pastor Mark teaches here, that Jesus warns us that without taking the full steps of confession of sin and acceptance of Jesus’ salvation offer, there’s no way into Heaven. In fact, Jesus will deny in front of God any knowledge of us. That’s quite a sobering thought, and one that should be carefully contemplated. That “sin” thing…nobody talks about that stuff except some Christians. It is, however, the first necessary step towards reconciliation with God. Israel had lots of sacrifices to temporarily wipe away past sin. Jesus spoke of it as well. We’ll notice, as Pastor Mark teaches here, that Jesus warns us that without taking the full steps of confession of sin and acceptance of Jesus’ salvation offer, there’s no way into Heaven. In fact, Jesus will deny in front of God any knowledge of us. That’s quite a sobering thought, and one that should be carefully contemplated. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000025714/LFL20180202.mp35a622e1a224e2.mp3 Fri, 02 Feb 2018 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer Although we all say that we hate phony people, we all put on a false face at times. There’s the “public” us which is on some level different than the “at home” us. Sometimes we even fool ourselves into thinking we are tricking God. This was a big problem for the religious leaders of Jesus’ day. Pastor Mark will be continuing his teaching from Luke 12, where Jesus confronts the Pharisees concerning their duplicity. He will be challenging us, as well, to become more consistent in our public and private lives, considering that God knows the true us anyways. Although we all say that we hate phony people, we all put on a false face at times. There’s the “public” us which is on some level different than the “at home” us. Sometimes we even fool ourselves into thinking we are tricking God. This was a big problem for the religious leaders of Jesus’ day. Pastor Mark will be continuing his teaching from Luke 12, where Jesus confronts the Pharisees concerning their duplicity. He will be challenging us, as well, to become more consistent in our public and private lives, considering that God knows the true us anyways. Although we all say that we hate phony people, we all put on a false face at times. There’s the “public” us which is on some level different than the “at home” us. Sometimes we even fool ourselves into thinking we are tricking God. This was a big problem for the religious leaders of Jesus’ day. Pastor Mark will be continuing his teaching from Luke 12, where Jesus confronts the Pharisees concerning their duplicity. He will be challenging us, as well, to become more consistent in our public and private lives, considering that God knows the true us anyways. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000025715/LFL20180201.mp35a622f25874ad.mp3 Thu, 01 Feb 2018 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer It’s so easy to make a character judgment based on someone’s appearance, isn’t it? And when someone does the “right” thing, we automatically assign a value to them, don’t we? Pastor Mark has been teaching from the book of Luke, where Jesus is having to deal with fake people. They do all of the “right” things, but as Jesus will expose, their hearts are far from God. We need to be careful not to take on the same attitude, doing what people expect so that they think more highly of us than they ought. We need to allow God to change us from the inside out. It’s so easy to make a character judgment based on someone’s appearance, isn’t it? And when someone does the “right” thing, we automatically assign a value to them, don’t we? Pastor Mark has been teaching from the book of Luke, where Jesus is having to deal with fake people. They do all of the “right” things, but as Jesus will expose, their hearts are far from God. We need to be careful not to take on the same attitude, doing what people expect so that they think more highly of us than they ought. We need to allow God to change us from the inside out. It’s so easy to make a character judgment based on someone’s appearance, isn’t it? And when someone does the “right” thing, we automatically assign a value to them, don’t we? Pastor Mark has been teaching from the book of Luke, where Jesus is having to deal with fake people. They do all of the “right” things, but as Jesus will expose, their hearts are far from God. We need to be careful not to take on the same attitude, doing what people expect so that they think more highly of us than they ought. We need to allow God to change us from the inside out. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000025716/LFL20180131.mp35a622ff1c2d79.mp3 Wed, 31 Jan 2018 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer If you’re a believer in Christ, hearing these words of Jesus’ can be hard. Thinking of oneself as representatives of Jesus on the earth – how can we be that? We’re all messed up, on our best days! Pastor Mark will be teaching that fortunately for us, Jesus didn’t leave us to our own devices. Jesus will send the Holy Spirit, Who will fill us with the power to do the will of God. Pastor Mark will be sharing practical ways we can be used by God to be the light of the world, to reflect the light Jesus brought here. We can, with God’s help, be the helper to Jesus He intended us to be. If you’re a believer in Christ, hearing these words of Jesus’ can be hard. Thinking of oneself as representatives of Jesus on the earth – how can we be that? We’re all messed up, on our best days! Pastor Mark will be teaching that fortunately for us, Jesus didn’t leave us to our own devices. Jesus will send the Holy Spirit, Who will fill us with the power to do the will of God. Pastor Mark will be sharing practical ways we can be used by God to be the light of the world, to reflect the light Jesus brought here. We can, with God’s help, be the helper to Jesus He intended us to be. If you’re a believer in Christ, hearing these words of Jesus’ can be hard. Thinking of oneself as representatives of Jesus on the earth – how can we be that? We’re all messed up, on our best days! Pastor Mark will be teaching that fortunately for us, Jesus didn’t leave us to our own devices. Jesus will send the Holy Spirit, Who will fill us with the power to do the will of God. Pastor Mark will be sharing practical ways we can be used by God to be the light of the world, to reflect the light Jesus brought here. We can, with God’s help, be the helper to Jesus He intended us to be. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000025717/LFL20180130.mp35a623149d3fcc.mp3 Tue, 30 Jan 2018 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer There’s no evidence that anyone that heard Jesus speak was neutral toward Him. Either they believed His claims of Messiahship or they were opposed to him for any number of reasons. Eventually the nonbelievers won out (or so they thought) and crucified Him. Pastor Mark will be continuing to share Jesus’ story, about a year before the crucifixion. Pastor Mark will be teaching us about the lines that began to be drawn on either side, and how the opposition to Jesus became more vocal and belligerent, and how Jesus continued to press His claim to be the Messiah. There’s no evidence that anyone that heard Jesus speak was neutral toward Him. Either they believed His claims of Messiahship or they were opposed to him for any number of reasons. Eventually the nonbelievers won out (or so they thought) and crucified Him. Pastor Mark will be continuing to share Jesus’ story, about a year before the crucifixion. Pastor Mark will be teaching us about the lines that began to be drawn on either side, and how the opposition to Jesus became more vocal and belligerent, and how Jesus continued to press His claim to be the Messiah. There’s no evidence that anyone that heard Jesus speak was neutral toward Him. Either they believed His claims of Messiahship or they were opposed to him for any number of reasons. Eventually the nonbelievers won out (or so they thought) and crucified Him. Pastor Mark will be continuing to share Jesus’ story, about a year before the crucifixion. Pastor Mark will be teaching us about the lines that began to be drawn on either side, and how the opposition to Jesus became more vocal and belligerent, and how Jesus continued to press His claim to be the Messiah. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000025718/LFL20180129.mp35a623282a9e3f.mp3 Mon, 29 Jan 2018 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer That “sin” thing…nobody talks about that stuff except some Christians. It is, however, the first necessary step towards reconciliation with God. Israel had lots of sacrifices to temporarily wipe away past sin. Jesus spoke of it as well. We’ll notice, as Pastor Mark teaches here, that Jesus warns us that without taking the full steps of confession of sin and acceptance of Jesus’ salvation offer, there’s no way into Heaven. In fact, Jesus will deny in front of God any knowledge of us. That’s quite a sobering thought, and one that should be carefully contemplated. That “sin” thing…nobody talks about that stuff except some Christians. It is, however, the first necessary step towards reconciliation with God. Israel had lots of sacrifices to temporarily wipe away past sin. Jesus spoke of it as well. We’ll notice, as Pastor Mark teaches here, that Jesus warns us that without taking the full steps of confession of sin and acceptance of Jesus’ salvation offer, there’s no way into Heaven. In fact, Jesus will deny in front of God any knowledge of us. That’s quite a sobering thought, and one that should be carefully contemplated. That “sin” thing…nobody talks about that stuff except some Christians. It is, however, the first necessary step towards reconciliation with God. Israel had lots of sacrifices to temporarily wipe away past sin. Jesus spoke of it as well. We’ll notice, as Pastor Mark teaches here, that Jesus warns us that without taking the full steps of confession of sin and acceptance of Jesus’ salvation offer, there’s no way into Heaven. In fact, Jesus will deny in front of God any knowledge of us. That’s quite a sobering thought, and one that should be carefully contemplated. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000025581/LFL20180126.mp35a5cf7cbdad4e.mp3 Fri, 26 Jan 2018 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer Although we all say that we hate phony people, we all put on a false face at times. There’s the “public” us which is on some level different than the “at home” us. Sometimes we even fool ourselves into thinking we are tricking God. This was a big problem for the religious leaders of Jesus’ day. Pastor Mark will be continuing his teaching from Luke 12, where Jesus confronts the Pharisees concerning their duplicity. He will be challenging us, as well, to become more consistent in our public and private lives, considering that God knows the true us anyways. Although we all say that we hate phony people, we all put on a false face at times. There’s the “public” us which is on some level different than the “at home” us. Sometimes we even fool ourselves into thinking we are tricking God. This was a big problem for the religious leaders of Jesus’ day. Pastor Mark will be continuing his teaching from Luke 12, where Jesus confronts the Pharisees concerning their duplicity. He will be challenging us, as well, to become more consistent in our public and private lives, considering that God knows the true us anyways. Although we all say that we hate phony people, we all put on a false face at times. There’s the “public” us which is on some level different than the “at home” us. Sometimes we even fool ourselves into thinking we are tricking God. This was a big problem for the religious leaders of Jesus’ day. Pastor Mark will be continuing his teaching from Luke 12, where Jesus confronts the Pharisees concerning their duplicity. He will be challenging us, as well, to become more consistent in our public and private lives, considering that God knows the true us anyways. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000025582/LFL20180125.mp35a5cf84e933ce.mp3 Thu, 25 Jan 2018 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer It’s so easy to make a character judgment based on someone’s appearance, isn’t it? And when someone does the “right” thing, we automatically assign a value to them, don’t we? Pastor Mark has been teaching from the book of Luke, where Jesus is having to deal with fake people. They do all of the “right” things, but as Jesus will expose, their hearts are far from God. We need to be careful not to take on the same attitude, doing what people expect so that they think more highly of us than they ought. We need to allow God to change us from the inside out. It’s so easy to make a character judgment based on someone’s appearance, isn’t it? And when someone does the “right” thing, we automatically assign a value to them, don’t we? Pastor Mark has been teaching from the book of Luke, where Jesus is having to deal with fake people. They do all of the “right” things, but as Jesus will expose, their hearts are far from God. We need to be careful not to take on the same attitude, doing what people expect so that they think more highly of us than they ought. We need to allow God to change us from the inside out. It’s so easy to make a character judgment based on someone’s appearance, isn’t it? And when someone does the “right” thing, we automatically assign a value to them, don’t we? Pastor Mark has been teaching from the book of Luke, where Jesus is having to deal with fake people. They do all of the “right” things, but as Jesus will expose, their hearts are far from God. We need to be careful not to take on the same attitude, doing what people expect so that they think more highly of us than they ought. We need to allow God to change us from the inside out. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000025583/LFL20180124.mp35a5cf8cfc84c9.mp3 Wed, 24 Jan 2018 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer If you’re a believer in Christ, hearing these words of Jesus’ can be hard. Thinking of oneself as representatives of Jesus on the earth – how can we be that? We’re all messed up, on our best days! Pastor Mark will be teaching that fortunately for us, Jesus didn’t leave us to our own devices. Jesus will send the Holy Spirit, Who will fill us with the power to do the will of God. Pastor Mark will be sharing practical ways we can be used by God to be the light of the world, to reflect the light Jesus brought here. We can, with God’s help, be the helper to Jesus He intended us to be. If you’re a believer in Christ, hearing these words of Jesus’ can be hard. Thinking of oneself as representatives of Jesus on the earth – how can we be that? We’re all messed up, on our best days! Pastor Mark will be teaching that fortunately for us, Jesus didn’t leave us to our own devices. Jesus will send the Holy Spirit, Who will fill us with the power to do the will of God. Pastor Mark will be sharing practical ways we can be used by God to be the light of the world, to reflect the light Jesus brought here. We can, with God’s help, be the helper to Jesus He intended us to be. If you’re a believer in Christ, hearing these words of Jesus’ can be hard. Thinking of oneself as representatives of Jesus on the earth – how can we be that? We’re all messed up, on our best days! Pastor Mark will be teaching that fortunately for us, Jesus didn’t leave us to our own devices. Jesus will send the Holy Spirit, Who will fill us with the power to do the will of God. Pastor Mark will be sharing practical ways we can be used by God to be the light of the world, to reflect the light Jesus brought here. We can, with God’s help, be the helper to Jesus He intended us to be. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000025584/LFL20180123.mp35a5cf95bc6eb1.mp3 Tue, 23 Jan 2018 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer There’s no evidence that anyone that heard Jesus speak was neutral toward Him. Either they believed His claims of Messiahship or they were opposed to him for any number of reasons. Eventually the nonbelievers won out (or so they thought) and crucified Him. Pastor Mark will be continuing to share Jesus’ story, about a year before the crucifixion. Pastor Mark will be teaching us about the lines that began to be drawn on either side, and how the opposition to Jesus became more vocal and belligerent, and how Jesus continued to press His claim to be the Messiah. There’s no evidence that anyone that heard Jesus speak was neutral toward Him. Either they believed His claims of Messiahship or they were opposed to him for any number of reasons. Eventually the nonbelievers won out (or so they thought) and crucified Him. Pastor Mark will be continuing to share Jesus’ story, about a year before the crucifixion. Pastor Mark will be teaching us about the lines that began to be drawn on either side, and how the opposition to Jesus became more vocal and belligerent, and how Jesus continued to press His claim to be the Messiah. There’s no evidence that anyone that heard Jesus speak was neutral toward Him. Either they believed His claims of Messiahship or they were opposed to him for any number of reasons. Eventually the nonbelievers won out (or so they thought) and crucified Him. Pastor Mark will be continuing to share Jesus’ story, about a year before the crucifixion. Pastor Mark will be teaching us about the lines that began to be drawn on either side, and how the opposition to Jesus became more vocal and belligerent, and how Jesus continued to press His claim to be the Messiah. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000025585/LFL20180122.mp35a5cf9dd68178.mp3 Mon, 22 Jan 2018 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer Now, nobody wants to hear, or even think to themselves, that they’re on the side of the Devil! I’m sure this was shocking to those listening to Jesus, especially to the religious leaders. It’s no less challenging to us today, as we often think of ourselves as masters of our own destinies. Pastor Mark will teach this challenging message, reminding us that what was true then is true now. Jesus is the same yesterday and today. Likewise, man is the same now as he was in the days of Christ: lost, rebellious souls desperately in need of a Saviour. Now, nobody wants to hear, or even think to themselves, that they’re on the side of the Devil! I’m sure this was shocking to those listening to Jesus, especially to the religious leaders. It’s no less challenging to us today, as we often think of ourselves as masters of our own destinies. Pastor Mark will teach this challenging message, reminding us that what was true then is true now. Jesus is the same yesterday and today. Likewise, man is the same now as he was in the days of Christ: lost, rebellious souls desperately in need of a Saviour. Now, nobody wants to hear, or even think to themselves, that they’re on the side of the Devil! I’m sure this was shocking to those listening to Jesus, especially to the religious leaders. It’s no less challenging to us today, as we often think of ourselves as masters of our own destinies. Pastor Mark will teach this challenging message, reminding us that what was true then is true now. Jesus is the same yesterday and today. Likewise, man is the same now as he was in the days of Christ: lost, rebellious souls desperately in need of a Saviour. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000025487/LFL20180119.mp35a565d1a2edec.mp3 Fri, 19 Jan 2018 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer We hear about awful things that happen in our world, and many times we hear pundits speculate on motives and causes. Pastor Mark will be teaching from the book of Luke, relating the story of Jesus’ delivering a man from a demon who had made the man mute. Jesus’ analysis of the situation will be very different than one you might hear on the news, as is His solution. And, as Pastor Mark will be sharing, Jesus’ brutal honesty is a template for how we believers should view events that happen in our lives these days. Being honest about what’s going on is best for us. We hear about awful things that happen in our world, and many times we hear pundits speculate on motives and causes. Pastor Mark will be teaching from the book of Luke, relating the story of Jesus’ delivering a man from a demon who had made the man mute. Jesus’ analysis of the situation will be very different than one you might hear on the news, as is His solution. And, as Pastor Mark will be sharing, Jesus’ brutal honesty is a template for how we believers should view events that happen in our lives these days. Being honest about what’s going on is best for us. We hear about awful things that happen in our world, and many times we hear pundits speculate on motives and causes. Pastor Mark will be teaching from the book of Luke, relating the story of Jesus’ delivering a man from a demon who had made the man mute. Jesus’ analysis of the situation will be very different than one you might hear on the news, as is His solution. And, as Pastor Mark will be sharing, Jesus’ brutal honesty is a template for how we believers should view events that happen in our lives these days. Being honest about what’s going on is best for us. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000025488/LFL20180118.mp35a565da2c3243.mp3 Thu, 18 Jan 2018 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer To say that Jesus’ ministry was controversial would be an understatement – after all, they killed Him because of Who He claimed to be! More than that, He claimed that His followers would do greater things than He did! Outrageous! Pastor Mark will be teaching about the thinking of three groups of people that observed Jesus’ deliverance of a man thought to be unable to speak. He will be sharing about what they thought and how that affected their relationship with Christ, and how they relate to us today. To say that Jesus’ ministry was controversial would be an understatement – after all, they killed Him because of Who He claimed to be! More than that, He claimed that His followers would do greater things than He did! Outrageous! Pastor Mark will be teaching about the thinking of three groups of people that observed Jesus’ deliverance of a man thought to be unable to speak. He will be sharing about what they thought and how that affected their relationship with Christ, and how they relate to us today. To say that Jesus’ ministry was controversial would be an understatement – after all, they killed Him because of Who He claimed to be! More than that, He claimed that His followers would do greater things than He did! Outrageous! Pastor Mark will be teaching about the thinking of three groups of people that observed Jesus’ deliverance of a man thought to be unable to speak. He will be sharing about what they thought and how that affected their relationship with Christ, and how they relate to us today. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000025489/LFL20180117.mp35a565e3c04ec3.mp3 Wed, 17 Jan 2018 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer In our world, people seem to see Satan and Jesus as opponents of equal strength, each trying to gain the upper hand. Even as Christ followers, though we know better, sometimes we think of Satan as actually being able to thwart the will of God. As Pastor Mark will be teaching, Satan’s ability to interfere in our lives really is limited to the degree that we allow him to. Instead of relying on and trusting in and obeying God, we give in to our fleshly desires and our doubts, and try to do life our way rather than God’s way. As we know, this only leads to failure and heartache. In our world, people seem to see Satan and Jesus as opponents of equal strength, each trying to gain the upper hand. Even as Christ followers, though we know better, sometimes we think of Satan as actually being able to thwart the will of God. As Pastor Mark will be teaching, Satan’s ability to interfere in our lives really is limited to the degree that we allow him to. Instead of relying on and trusting in and obeying God, we give in to our fleshly desires and our doubts, and try to do life our way rather than God’s way. As we know, this only leads to failure and heartache. In our world, people seem to see Satan and Jesus as opponents of equal strength, each trying to gain the upper hand. Even as Christ followers, though we know better, sometimes we think of Satan as actually being able to thwart the will of God. As Pastor Mark will be teaching, Satan’s ability to interfere in our lives really is limited to the degree that we allow him to. Instead of relying on and trusting in and obeying God, we give in to our fleshly desires and our doubts, and try to do life our way rather than God’s way. As we know, this only leads to failure and heartache. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000025490/LFL20180116.mp35a565ed24e8d8.mp3 Tue, 16 Jan 2018 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer Do you remember the kind of prayers you prayed as a kid? Aren’t you glad most of those weren’t answered? As adults, we’re usually glad that prayers we pray now aren’t answered exactly how we had hoped they would be. As Pastor Mark continues his teaching on the Lord’s Prayer, we will gain insight about how we should pray. He will be emphasizing that what matters for us is our attitude towards God when praying and that our primary desire is for God’s will to be done. Even though it’s difficult, we need to put aside our own expectations and allow God to work His will in our lives. Do you remember the kind of prayers you prayed as a kid? Aren’t you glad most of those weren’t answered? As adults, we’re usually glad that prayers we pray now aren’t answered exactly how we had hoped they would be. As Pastor Mark continues his teaching on the Lord’s Prayer, we will gain insight about how we should pray. He will be emphasizing that what matters for us is our attitude towards God when praying and that our primary desire is for God’s will to be done. Even though it’s difficult, we need to put aside our own expectations and allow God to work His will in our lives. Do you remember the kind of prayers you prayed as a kid? Aren’t you glad most of those weren’t answered? As adults, we’re usually glad that prayers we pray now aren’t answered exactly how we had hoped they would be. As Pastor Mark continues his teaching on the Lord’s Prayer, we will gain insight about how we should pray. He will be emphasizing that what matters for us is our attitude towards God when praying and that our primary desire is for God’s will to be done. Even though it’s difficult, we need to put aside our own expectations and allow God to work His will in our lives. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000025491/LFL20180115.mp35a565f61ebb7b.mp3 Mon, 15 Jan 2018 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer Have you ever had to go to a neighbor’s house in the middle of the night because of an emergency? You’re filled with dread – what if they don’t help me? What will I do then? Pastor Mark will be teaching from the book of Luke, relating a story Jesus told the disciples to illustrate the difference in attitude between those around us and God the Father. Even though we know that God is much kinder than our neighbor, as awesome as they may be, it’s still difficult sometimes to ask God for things. We’ll be hearing in the message about the necessity to be persistent when we pray, too. Have you ever had to go to a neighbor’s house in the middle of the night because of an emergency? You’re filled with dread – what if they don’t help me? What will I do then? Pastor Mark will be teaching from the book of Luke, relating a story Jesus told the disciples to illustrate the difference in attitude between those around us and God the Father. Even though we know that God is much kinder than our neighbor, as awesome as they may be, it’s still difficult sometimes to ask God for things. We’ll be hearing in the message about the necessity to be persistent when we pray, too. Have you ever had to go to a neighbor’s house in the middle of the night because of an emergency? You’re filled with dread – what if they don’t help me? What will I do then? Pastor Mark will be teaching from the book of Luke, relating a story Jesus told the disciples to illustrate the difference in attitude between those around us and God the Father. Even though we know that God is much kinder than our neighbor, as awesome as they may be, it’s still difficult sometimes to ask God for things. We’ll be hearing in the message about the necessity to be persistent when we pray, too. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000025293/LFL20180112.mp35a4a9367ece62.mp3 Fri, 12 Jan 2018 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer You know, this life can be really hard at times. We want to live life God’s way, but there is so much junk swirling around us it’s difficult to remain pure in heart and mind. Happily for us, we serve a God Who has given us the power through His Holy Spirit to successfully navigate this life. and as Pastor Mark will be reminding us, we serve a forgiving Father Who is always ready to pick us back up when we fall. And if we aren’t currently walking with Him, he’s waiting for us to turn back to Him. His grace is always there, ready to be lavished on us at all times. You know, this life can be really hard at times. We want to live life God’s way, but there is so much junk swirling around us it’s difficult to remain pure in heart and mind. Happily for us, we serve a God Who has given us the power through His Holy Spirit to successfully navigate this life. and as Pastor Mark will be reminding us, we serve a forgiving Father Who is always ready to pick us back up when we fall. And if we aren’t currently walking with Him, he’s waiting for us to turn back to Him. His grace is always there, ready to be lavished on us at all times. You know, this life can be really hard at times. We want to live life God’s way, but there is so much junk swirling around us it’s difficult to remain pure in heart and mind. Happily for us, we serve a God Who has given us the power through His Holy Spirit to successfully navigate this life. and as Pastor Mark will be reminding us, we serve a forgiving Father Who is always ready to pick us back up when we fall. And if we aren’t currently walking with Him, he’s waiting for us to turn back to Him. His grace is always there, ready to be lavished on us at all times. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000025294/LFL20180111.mp35a4a93f52573d.mp3 Thu, 11 Jan 2018 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer We Americans have a really hard time internalizing the concept of being under the rule of a King and all of the ramifications. Maybe the difficulty comes from knowing the history of corrupt kings and queens in earth’s history. Nevertheless, that’s how God set up His system of rule. Pastor Mark will be teaching on that aspect of what’s commonly called “The Lord’s Prayer”, and what the implications are of serving under a pure and holy King. This will, hopefully, give us a better viewpoint of kingship and sovereignty, and help us trust God the Father a little more and better. We Americans have a really hard time internalizing the concept of being under the rule of a King and all of the ramifications. Maybe the difficulty comes from knowing the history of corrupt kings and queens in earth’s history. Nevertheless, that’s how God set up His system of rule. Pastor Mark will be teaching on that aspect of what’s commonly called “The Lord’s Prayer”, and what the implications are of serving under a pure and holy King. This will, hopefully, give us a better viewpoint of kingship and sovereignty, and help us trust God the Father a little more and better. We Americans have a really hard time internalizing the concept of being under the rule of a King and all of the ramifications. Maybe the difficulty comes from knowing the history of corrupt kings and queens in earth’s history. Nevertheless, that’s how God set up His system of rule. Pastor Mark will be teaching on that aspect of what’s commonly called “The Lord’s Prayer”, and what the implications are of serving under a pure and holy King. This will, hopefully, give us a better viewpoint of kingship and sovereignty, and help us trust God the Father a little more and better. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000025295/LFL20180110.mp35a4a9476ac7dc.mp3 Wed, 10 Jan 2018 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer The concept of prayer and praying seems so esoteric. We see where Jesus seems like He’s always praying, and God does dramatic things through Him. We think that God could never use us like that – we’re so flawed…and afraid. As Pastor Mark continues teaching through the book of Luke, we’ll get an idea of what kind of prayer is acceptable to God. We’ll also see the results of Jesus’ praying for Himself and His disciples. One of the hallmarks of Jesus’ prayers was their simplicity. He plainly asked for what He wanted. He was also honest. We’ll learn the importance of both. The concept of prayer and praying seems so esoteric. We see where Jesus seems like He’s always praying, and God does dramatic things through Him. We think that God could never use us like that – we’re so flawed…and afraid. As Pastor Mark continues teaching through the book of Luke, we’ll get an idea of what kind of prayer is acceptable to God. We’ll also see the results of Jesus’ praying for Himself and His disciples. One of the hallmarks of Jesus’ prayers was their simplicity. He plainly asked for what He wanted. He was also honest. We’ll learn the importance of both. The concept of prayer and praying seems so esoteric. We see where Jesus seems like He’s always praying, and God does dramatic things through Him. We think that God could never use us like that – we’re so flawed…and afraid. As Pastor Mark continues teaching through the book of Luke, we’ll get an idea of what kind of prayer is acceptable to God. We’ll also see the results of Jesus’ praying for Himself and His disciples. One of the hallmarks of Jesus’ prayers was their simplicity. He plainly asked for what He wanted. He was also honest. We’ll learn the importance of both. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000025296/LFL20180109.mp35a4a950346be0.mp3 Tue, 09 Jan 2018 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer If it were possible to see the actual condition of your spirit, what would be seen? Would it be strong and healthy, or shriveled and sickly? Pastor Mark will be addressing our need to have the right attitude toward our relationship with God. It’s so easy to get into a routine of Bible reading and church attendance and activities that we forget why we do them, and for Whom we’re supposed to be doing them. We will be encouraged to take an honest look at our spiritual condition and to ask God to help us to get realigned back with Him if it’s necessary for us to do so. If it were possible to see the actual condition of your spirit, what would be seen? Would it be strong and healthy, or shriveled and sickly? Pastor Mark will be addressing our need to have the right attitude toward our relationship with God. It’s so easy to get into a routine of Bible reading and church attendance and activities that we forget why we do them, and for Whom we’re supposed to be doing them. We will be encouraged to take an honest look at our spiritual condition and to ask God to help us to get realigned back with Him if it’s necessary for us to do so. If it were possible to see the actual condition of your spirit, what would be seen? Would it be strong and healthy, or shriveled and sickly? Pastor Mark will be addressing our need to have the right attitude toward our relationship with God. It’s so easy to get into a routine of Bible reading and church attendance and activities that we forget why we do them, and for Whom we’re supposed to be doing them. We will be encouraged to take an honest look at our spiritual condition and to ask God to help us to get realigned back with Him if it’s necessary for us to do so. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000025297/LFL20180108.mp35a4a959253d22.mp3 Mon, 08 Jan 2018 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer If you’ve been a churchgoer for any length of time, you’ve heard the story of Mary and Martha. Martha’s frustration with her sister’s failure to help prepare their meal, instead sitting and listening to Jesus teach. Pastor Mark will recount this story from Luke chapter ten. He’ll share with us Jesus’ view of the situation as well as giving some insight as to why Jesus complimented Mary and chided Martha. We will learn how this applies to our motives for what we do in trying to further the cause of Christ, and how to be sure that our attitude towards our work is correct. If you’ve been a churchgoer for any length of time, you’ve heard the story of Mary and Martha. Martha’s frustration with her sister’s failure to help prepare their meal, instead sitting and listening to Jesus teach. Pastor Mark will recount this story from Luke chapter ten. He’ll share with us Jesus’ view of the situation as well as giving some insight as to why Jesus complimented Mary and chided Martha. We will learn how this applies to our motives for what we do in trying to further the cause of Christ, and how to be sure that our attitude towards our work is correct. If you’ve been a churchgoer for any length of time, you’ve heard the story of Mary and Martha. Martha’s frustration with her sister’s failure to help prepare their meal, instead sitting and listening to Jesus teach. Pastor Mark will recount this story from Luke chapter ten. He’ll share with us Jesus’ view of the situation as well as giving some insight as to why Jesus complimented Mary and chided Martha. We will learn how this applies to our motives for what we do in trying to further the cause of Christ, and how to be sure that our attitude towards our work is correct. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000025148/LFL20180105.mp35a43e58014b24.mp3 Fri, 05 Jan 2018 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer We hate being pinned down by a negative truth about ourselves, don’t we? We squirm and try anything to avoid facing the reality about what we did or how we treated another. Jesus pinned someone down and they thought they escaped by asking a seemingly unrelated question. As Pastor Mark will be teaching, the question actually leads to a greater truth about our responsibility to others as well as exposing the sin in this man’s heart. There are plenty of chances for us to see ourselves in this story. If you do, we hope that you will ask God to change your heart to be like His. We hate being pinned down by a negative truth about ourselves, don’t we? We squirm and try anything to avoid facing the reality about what we did or how we treated another. Jesus pinned someone down and they thought they escaped by asking a seemingly unrelated question. As Pastor Mark will be teaching, the question actually leads to a greater truth about our responsibility to others as well as exposing the sin in this man’s heart. There are plenty of chances for us to see ourselves in this story. If you do, we hope that you will ask God to change your heart to be like His. We hate being pinned down by a negative truth about ourselves, don’t we? We squirm and try anything to avoid facing the reality about what we did or how we treated another. Jesus pinned someone down and they thought they escaped by asking a seemingly unrelated question. As Pastor Mark will be teaching, the question actually leads to a greater truth about our responsibility to others as well as exposing the sin in this man’s heart. There are plenty of chances for us to see ourselves in this story. If you do, we hope that you will ask God to change your heart to be like His. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000025149/LFL20180104.mp35a43e60f4908e.mp3 Thu, 04 Jan 2018 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer It is sobering to think about having the God Who created the universe living inside us! Knowing that we have the Power inside us to actually live life the way God as commanded us to is amazing. As Pastor Mark will be teaching, we have something the men of the Old Testament didn’t have. We should be careful to exercise faith at every opportunity and be obedient to what God has told us in His Word to do. Understanding that we don’t have to meet God’s standard by our own force of will is such a relief. We’ll hear more about the need to share this good news with others. It is sobering to think about having the God Who created the universe living inside us! Knowing that we have the Power inside us to actually live life the way God as commanded us to is amazing. As Pastor Mark will be teaching, we have something the men of the Old Testament didn’t have. We should be careful to exercise faith at every opportunity and be obedient to what God has told us in His Word to do. Understanding that we don’t have to meet God’s standard by our own force of will is such a relief. We’ll hear more about the need to share this good news with others. It is sobering to think about having the God Who created the universe living inside us! Knowing that we have the Power inside us to actually live life the way God as commanded us to is amazing. As Pastor Mark will be teaching, we have something the men of the Old Testament didn’t have. We should be careful to exercise faith at every opportunity and be obedient to what God has told us in His Word to do. Understanding that we don’t have to meet God’s standard by our own force of will is such a relief. We’ll hear more about the need to share this good news with others. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000025150/LFL20180103.mp35a43e688c16d0.mp3 Wed, 03 Jan 2018 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer If you’ve tried to share the message of God’s love shown through Christ, you’ve probably been rejected. Jesus warned His followers before they went out to try to spread the good news of the Gospel that some would reject them. He told them to forget about the rejection and to move on to somewhere that was receptive to their tidings. Pastor Mark will be reminding us that the people are rejecting Jesus, not us, and that we should continue to pray for them and ask God for more chances to witness to other people. And may God have mercy on their souls. If you’ve tried to share the message of God’s love shown through Christ, you’ve probably been rejected. Jesus warned His followers before they went out to try to spread the good news of the Gospel that some would reject them. He told them to forget about the rejection and to move on to somewhere that was receptive to their tidings. Pastor Mark will be reminding us that the people are rejecting Jesus, not us, and that we should continue to pray for them and ask God for more chances to witness to other people. And may God have mercy on their souls. If you’ve tried to share the message of God’s love shown through Christ, you’ve probably been rejected. Jesus warned His followers before they went out to try to spread the good news of the Gospel that some would reject them. He told them to forget about the rejection and to move on to somewhere that was receptive to their tidings. Pastor Mark will be reminding us that the people are rejecting Jesus, not us, and that we should continue to pray for them and ask God for more chances to witness to other people. And may God have mercy on their souls. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000025151/LFL20180102.mp35a43e72c19252.mp3 Tue, 02 Jan 2018 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer Sometimes we get this mindset that the “mission field” is in another country, far from our regular lives. Pastor Mark will be teaching us that Jesus told His disciples that the mission field was all around them; it was everywhere they went. As Jesus’ followers, we need to understand that what Jesus told Peter and John applies to us as well. The passage in Luke that Pastor Mark will be sharing will tell us that we have an advantage those around Jesus didn’t have at the time in the story – we have the Holy Spirit living inside us. We need to take advantage of that. Sometimes we get this mindset that the “mission field” is in another country, far from our regular lives. Pastor Mark will be teaching us that Jesus told His disciples that the mission field was all around them; it was everywhere they went. As Jesus’ followers, we need to understand that what Jesus told Peter and John applies to us as well. The passage in Luke that Pastor Mark will be sharing will tell us that we have an advantage those around Jesus didn’t have at the time in the story – we have the Holy Spirit living inside us. We need to take advantage of that. Sometimes we get this mindset that the “mission field” is in another country, far from our regular lives. Pastor Mark will be teaching us that Jesus told His disciples that the mission field was all around them; it was everywhere they went. As Jesus’ followers, we need to understand that what Jesus told Peter and John applies to us as well. The passage in Luke that Pastor Mark will be sharing will tell us that we have an advantage those around Jesus didn’t have at the time in the story – we have the Holy Spirit living inside us. We need to take advantage of that. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000025152/LFL20180101.mp35a43e7b0358ba.mp3 Mon, 01 Jan 2018 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer In our American society there is an amazing amount of importance given to celebrities. They are thought to be smarter, better looking, and what they say is paid attention to more often. This seems to have had an effect on the church. We, who are members of Christ’s Body, His Bride, think of ourselves as unimportant simply because we don’t have that “spark” of position or riches, or whatever it is we think we lack. Pastor Mark will be teaching us that God’s ways of doing things are not only not the world’s ways, they are 180 degrees opposite. He will encourage us to change the way we look at ourselves and think about ourselves more like God does. In our American society there is an amazing amount of importance given to celebrities. They are thought to be smarter, better looking, and what they say is paid attention to more often. This seems to have had an effect on the church. We, who are members of Christ’s Body, His Bride, think of ourselves as unimportant simply because we don’t have that “spark” of position or riches, or whatever it is we think we lack. Pastor Mark will be teaching us that God’s ways of doing things are not only not the world’s ways, they are 180 degrees opposite. He will encourage us to change the way we look at ourselves and think about ourselves more like God does. In our American society there is an amazing amount of importance given to celebrities. They are thought to be smarter, better looking, and what they say is paid attention to more often. This seems to have had an effect on the church. We, who are members of Christ’s Body, His Bride, think of ourselves as unimportant simply because we don’t have that “spark” of position or riches, or whatever it is we think we lack. Pastor Mark will be teaching us that God’s ways of doing things are not only not the world’s ways, they are 180 degrees opposite. He will encourage us to change the way we look at ourselves and think about ourselves more like God does. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000025011/LFL20171229.mp35a3ac9ec29c0c.mp3 Fri, 29 Dec 2017 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer The American church, it seems, has been focusing on the wrong thing for a very long time. Instead of helping the Christians inside its walls become more like Jesus and then sending them out ready to be beacons of light, it has focused on keeping people satisfied, or trying to entice people into accepting a walk that seems to be less that what Jesus describes in scripture. Pastor Mark will be teaching things that we may be unused to hearing, but that doesn’t make it untrue. We’re hoping that as a result of hearing this message that you will be challenged to become a more active member of Christ’s body. The American church, it seems, has been focusing on the wrong thing for a very long time. Instead of helping the Christians inside its walls become more like Jesus and then sending them out ready to be beacons of light, it has focused on keeping people satisfied, or trying to entice people into accepting a walk that seems to be less that what Jesus describes in scripture. Pastor Mark will be teaching things that we may be unused to hearing, but that doesn’t make it untrue. We’re hoping that as a result of hearing this message that you will be challenged to become a more active member of Christ’s body. The American church, it seems, has been focusing on the wrong thing for a very long time. Instead of helping the Christians inside its walls become more like Jesus and then sending them out ready to be beacons of light, it has focused on keeping people satisfied, or trying to entice people into accepting a walk that seems to be less that what Jesus describes in scripture. Pastor Mark will be teaching things that we may be unused to hearing, but that doesn’t make it untrue. We’re hoping that as a result of hearing this message that you will be challenged to become a more active member of Christ’s body. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000025012/LFL20171228.mp35a3aca75778fe.mp3 Thu, 28 Dec 2017 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer The Bible in several places in the New Testament likens the universal Church to a body, with each person serving as a part of the functioning whole. We’re warned against being a malfunctioning part, and encouraged to ask God where our place in the local body is, and then to get in there and do the work we were called to do. Pastor Mark will be teaching about Jesus’ sending out of the seventy-two disciples to do work in His Name. We’ll learn the importance of having the proper attitude in seeking our proper place as well as understanding that all of the success is to make Jesus look good and not for personal ego strokes. The Bible in several places in the New Testament likens the universal Church to a body, with each person serving as a part of the functioning whole. We’re warned against being a malfunctioning part, and encouraged to ask God where our place in the local body is, and then to get in there and do the work we were called to do. Pastor Mark will be teaching about Jesus’ sending out of the seventy-two disciples to do work in His Name. We’ll learn the importance of having the proper attitude in seeking our proper place as well as understanding that all of the success is to make Jesus look good and not for personal ego strokes. The Bible in several places in the New Testament likens the universal Church to a body, with each person serving as a part of the functioning whole. We’re warned against being a malfunctioning part, and encouraged to ask God where our place in the local body is, and then to get in there and do the work we were called to do. Pastor Mark will be teaching about Jesus’ sending out of the seventy-two disciples to do work in His Name. We’ll learn the importance of having the proper attitude in seeking our proper place as well as understanding that all of the success is to make Jesus look good and not for personal ego strokes. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000025013/LFL20171227.mp35a3acaf80eefa.mp3 Wed, 27 Dec 2017 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer We’ve all been hurt. The older we get, the more hurts we seem to accumulate. Jesus understood this when He confronted the men that had excuses for not following Him, despite their stated desire to become His disciples. Pastor Mark will be teaching about our need to do something that’s really hard for we humans to do: let go of the past, particularly hurts, wrongs, and the like. He’ll explain how they’re like chains that weigh us down and keep us from finding our ultimate purpose in Jesus. We’ll see how the cares of these mens’ lives and their unwillingness to discard them ultimately cost them a place in God’s family. We’ve all been hurt. The older we get, the more hurts we seem to accumulate. Jesus understood this when He confronted the men that had excuses for not following Him, despite their stated desire to become His disciples. Pastor Mark will be teaching about our need to do something that’s really hard for we humans to do: let go of the past, particularly hurts, wrongs, and the like. He’ll explain how they’re like chains that weigh us down and keep us from finding our ultimate purpose in Jesus. We’ll see how the cares of these mens’ lives and their unwillingness to discard them ultimately cost them a place in God’s family. We’ve all been hurt. The older we get, the more hurts we seem to accumulate. Jesus understood this when He confronted the men that had excuses for not following Him, despite their stated desire to become His disciples. Pastor Mark will be teaching about our need to do something that’s really hard for we humans to do: let go of the past, particularly hurts, wrongs, and the like. He’ll explain how they’re like chains that weigh us down and keep us from finding our ultimate purpose in Jesus. We’ll see how the cares of these mens’ lives and their unwillingness to discard them ultimately cost them a place in God’s family. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000025014/LFL20171226.mp35a3acb7a967da.mp3 Tue, 26 Dec 2017 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer Our society seems to want us to make everything about ourselves. All around us, people trumpet their successes, intelligence, beauty, in attempts to give the impression that they’re special or superior. Jesus, the Creator of the universe, came as a baby to a poor family. Pastor Mark will be teaching from the book of Luke, telling us about the importance of letting God work through us and our circumstances. We will be reminded of the fact of God’s orchestrating of events with the intent of praise going to Him alone. Our society seems to want us to make everything about ourselves. All around us, people trumpet their successes, intelligence, beauty, in attempts to give the impression that they’re special or superior. Jesus, the Creator of the universe, came as a baby to a poor family. Pastor Mark will be teaching from the book of Luke, telling us about the importance of letting God work through us and our circumstances. We will be reminded of the fact of God’s orchestrating of events with the intent of praise going to Him alone. Our society seems to want us to make everything about ourselves. All around us, people trumpet their successes, intelligence, beauty, in attempts to give the impression that they’re special or superior. Jesus, the Creator of the universe, came as a baby to a poor family. Pastor Mark will be teaching from the book of Luke, telling us about the importance of letting God work through us and our circumstances. We will be reminded of the fact of God’s orchestrating of events with the intent of praise going to Him alone. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000025015/LFL20171225.mp35a3acc0885260.mp3 Mon, 25 Dec 2017 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer Sometimes it’s difficult to watch someone become more successful than we are at something that we do. The Bible encourages us to be content where we are, but many times our flesh nature rebels against God’s directives. Pastor Mark will be teaching on the time when Jesus’ ministry began to surpass that of John the Baptist’s, and John’s response and attitude. His attitude, and his understanding of who God made him to be, is an important one for us to internalize. Doing so will carry us far on the road to being God’s fit vessel. Sometimes it’s difficult to watch someone become more successful than we are at something that we do. The Bible encourages us to be content where we are, but many times our flesh nature rebels against God’s directives. Pastor Mark will be teaching on the time when Jesus’ ministry began to surpass that of John the Baptist’s, and John’s response and attitude. His attitude, and his understanding of who God made him to be, is an important one for us to internalize. Doing so will carry us far on the road to being God’s fit vessel. Sometimes it’s difficult to watch someone become more successful than we are at something that we do. The Bible encourages us to be content where we are, but many times our flesh nature rebels against God’s directives. Pastor Mark will be teaching on the time when Jesus’ ministry began to surpass that of John the Baptist’s, and John’s response and attitude. His attitude, and his understanding of who God made him to be, is an important one for us to internalize. Doing so will carry us far on the road to being God’s fit vessel. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000024822/LFL20171222.mp35a302baed16da.mp3 Fri, 22 Dec 2017 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer We all have deep desires, ones that we dare not admit to anyone. We are afraid to even pray for them in fear that God will say, “No”. Sometimes we have things we’ve prayed for, for years, with no answer of any kind from God. Pastor Mark will be telling us about someone like that, Zachariah. We will learn about how God has a very different sense of timing that we sometimes would like Him to have, because it’s not the same as ours. We will learn about the need to exercise perseverance in prayer and remaining faithful to God. We all have deep desires, ones that we dare not admit to anyone. We are afraid to even pray for them in fear that God will say, “No”. Sometimes we have things we’ve prayed for, for years, with no answer of any kind from God. Pastor Mark will be telling us about someone like that, Zachariah. We will learn about how God has a very different sense of timing that we sometimes would like Him to have, because it’s not the same as ours. We will learn about the need to exercise perseverance in prayer and remaining faithful to God. We all have deep desires, ones that we dare not admit to anyone. We are afraid to even pray for them in fear that God will say, “No”. Sometimes we have things we’ve prayed for, for years, with no answer of any kind from God. Pastor Mark will be telling us about someone like that, Zachariah. We will learn about how God has a very different sense of timing that we sometimes would like Him to have, because it’s not the same as ours. We will learn about the need to exercise perseverance in prayer and remaining faithful to God. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000024823/LFL20171221.mp35a302c5103bdc.mp3 Thu, 21 Dec 2017 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer A lot of people seem to think that becoming a Christ follower is as simple as joining a local congregation. Pastor Mark will be sharing Jesus’ teaching about this. We will find out that what Jesus taught was far different than joining an organization, but a radical submission to His Lordship. We’ll discover that the life that Jesus offers requires a death. We have to die to our desire to be the leaders of our life, and instead take on His desires and ambitions. This is the only way we’ll have joy in this life and fellowship with God and Jesus in the next. A lot of people seem to think that becoming a Christ follower is as simple as joining a local congregation. Pastor Mark will be sharing Jesus’ teaching about this. We will find out that what Jesus taught was far different than joining an organization, but a radical submission to His Lordship. We’ll discover that the life that Jesus offers requires a death. We have to die to our desire to be the leaders of our life, and instead take on His desires and ambitions. This is the only way we’ll have joy in this life and fellowship with God and Jesus in the next. A lot of people seem to think that becoming a Christ follower is as simple as joining a local congregation. Pastor Mark will be sharing Jesus’ teaching about this. We will find out that what Jesus taught was far different than joining an organization, but a radical submission to His Lordship. We’ll discover that the life that Jesus offers requires a death. We have to die to our desire to be the leaders of our life, and instead take on His desires and ambitions. This is the only way we’ll have joy in this life and fellowship with God and Jesus in the next. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000024824/LFL20171220.mp35a302cd2c3ece.mp3 Wed, 20 Dec 2017 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer We all have things we’d like to do. We dream or imagine what it would be like to finally reach that goal. Many times, the actual experience is far different than our fantasies. The story of Simeon’s experience of meeting the baby Jesus is an amazing one – of his faithfulness in believing the promise God made to him. Pastor Mark will be teaching from the book of Luke and explaining our necessity to move from theoretical to practical, hands-on experience in regards to following Christ. Too often, we sit around and talk about or think about doing what God’s called us to do instead of trusting Him and diving in and getting our hands dirty. We all have things we’d like to do. We dream or imagine what it would be like to finally reach that goal. Many times, the actual experience is far different than our fantasies. The story of Simeon’s experience of meeting the baby Jesus is an amazing one – of his faithfulness in believing the promise God made to him. Pastor Mark will be teaching from the book of Luke and explaining our necessity to move from theoretical to practical, hands-on experience in regards to following Christ. Too often, we sit around and talk about or think about doing what God’s called us to do instead of trusting Him and diving in and getting our hands dirty. We all have things we’d like to do. We dream or imagine what it would be like to finally reach that goal. Many times, the actual experience is far different than our fantasies. The story of Simeon’s experience of meeting the baby Jesus is an amazing one – of his faithfulness in believing the promise God made to him. Pastor Mark will be teaching from the book of Luke and explaining our necessity to move from theoretical to practical, hands-on experience in regards to following Christ. Too often, we sit around and talk about or think about doing what God’s called us to do instead of trusting Him and diving in and getting our hands dirty. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000024825/LFL20171219.mp35a302d574ee12.mp3 Tue, 19 Dec 2017 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer It seems that when asked, most people believe they’re going to Heaven because they’re good – in their own eyes. Or, they aren’t as “bad” as someone else. The Bible is very clear, though – none of us are going to heaven. The standard is perfection, and we all know we fall short of that. Pastor Mark will be teaching about the events leading up to the birth of Jesus and the messages that were given to the parents of John the Baptist and Jesus. We’ll be taught about God’s intent for those two men and how John was going to prepare the way for the Messiah, Jesus, Who would do what it took to wipe out our debt of sin. It seems that when asked, most people believe they’re going to Heaven because they’re good – in their own eyes. Or, they aren’t as “bad” as someone else. The Bible is very clear, though – none of us are going to heaven. The standard is perfection, and we all know we fall short of that. Pastor Mark will be teaching about the events leading up to the birth of Jesus and the messages that were given to the parents of John the Baptist and Jesus. We’ll be taught about God’s intent for those two men and how John was going to prepare the way for the Messiah, Jesus, Who would do what it took to wipe out our debt of sin. It seems that when asked, most people believe they’re going to Heaven because they’re good – in their own eyes. Or, they aren’t as “bad” as someone else. The Bible is very clear, though – none of us are going to heaven. The standard is perfection, and we all know we fall short of that. Pastor Mark will be teaching about the events leading up to the birth of Jesus and the messages that were given to the parents of John the Baptist and Jesus. We’ll be taught about God’s intent for those two men and how John was going to prepare the way for the Messiah, Jesus, Who would do what it took to wipe out our debt of sin. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000024826/LFL20171218.mp35a302deeb743a.mp3 Mon, 18 Dec 2017 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer When we’ve been going to a particular church for a long time, it’s easy to forget about the rest of the body of Christ around the world. We get kind of insulated, maybe thinking that “our” church has a corner on quality preaching, Sunday School, etc. this is the same problem that Jesus’ disciples had, and an attitude that Jesus is trying to correct in the scripture passage Pastor Mark will be teaching from. He’ll be sharing how Jesus tried to expand the disciples’ concept of what it means to be His follower, and also who might be a follower of Christ. Jesus’ battle and warnings against tribalism then certainly can apply to us now. When we’ve been going to a particular church for a long time, it’s easy to forget about the rest of the body of Christ around the world. We get kind of insulated, maybe thinking that “our” church has a corner on quality preaching, Sunday School, etc. this is the same problem that Jesus’ disciples had, and an attitude that Jesus is trying to correct in the scripture passage Pastor Mark will be teaching from. He’ll be sharing how Jesus tried to expand the disciples’ concept of what it means to be His follower, and also who might be a follower of Christ. Jesus’ battle and warnings against tribalism then certainly can apply to us now. When we’ve been going to a particular church for a long time, it’s easy to forget about the rest of the body of Christ around the world. We get kind of insulated, maybe thinking that “our” church has a corner on quality preaching, Sunday School, etc. this is the same problem that Jesus’ disciples had, and an attitude that Jesus is trying to correct in the scripture passage Pastor Mark will be teaching from. He’ll be sharing how Jesus tried to expand the disciples’ concept of what it means to be His follower, and also who might be a follower of Christ. Jesus’ battle and warnings against tribalism then certainly can apply to us now. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000024596/LFL20171215.mp35a2599f596185.mp3 Fri, 15 Dec 2017 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer Pride. The world tells us to be proud – of who we are, what we do, where we live, and on and on. The Bible says that God resists the proud. It doesn’t seem to be a hard choice on how we should live as Christ followers but as Pastor Mark will be sharing, even the dudes that walked with Jesus every day battled self-importance. In the scripture passages Pastor Mark will be teaching from, we’ll see Jesus address this issue head on with His friends and interns. We know that they won’t really get it until after Jesus’ resurrection but the lessons Jesus tried to teach them are here for us to hear and hopefully absorb. Pride. The world tells us to be proud – of who we are, what we do, where we live, and on and on. The Bible says that God resists the proud. It doesn’t seem to be a hard choice on how we should live as Christ followers but as Pastor Mark will be sharing, even the dudes that walked with Jesus every day battled self-importance. In the scripture passages Pastor Mark will be teaching from, we’ll see Jesus address this issue head on with His friends and interns. We know that they won’t really get it until after Jesus’ resurrection but the lessons Jesus tried to teach them are here for us to hear and hopefully absorb. Pride. The world tells us to be proud – of who we are, what we do, where we live, and on and on. The Bible says that God resists the proud. It doesn’t seem to be a hard choice on how we should live as Christ followers but as Pastor Mark will be sharing, even the dudes that walked with Jesus every day battled self-importance. In the scripture passages Pastor Mark will be teaching from, we’ll see Jesus address this issue head on with His friends and interns. We know that they won’t really get it until after Jesus’ resurrection but the lessons Jesus tried to teach them are here for us to hear and hopefully absorb. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000024597/LFL20171214.mp35a259af1da4ad.mp3 Thu, 14 Dec 2017 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer Most people in America don’t deal with situations like the one we’ll be covering today in Pastor Mark’s teaching. It’s important to remember that the Bible tells us that this world we’re living in is going to end, and that the world we can’t presently see will become the final plane of existence. It’s important to remember, as we look around, that this world is being held in the clutches of the one that hates everyone here. Pastor Mark will be reminding us that as interns of Jesus that we need to warn others of the danger that they’re in, and of the escape into freedom that is available because of the shed blood of Jesus. Most people in America don’t deal with situations like the one we’ll be covering today in Pastor Mark’s teaching. It’s important to remember that the Bible tells us that this world we’re living in is going to end, and that the world we can’t presently see will become the final plane of existence. It’s important to remember, as we look around, that this world is being held in the clutches of the one that hates everyone here. Pastor Mark will be reminding us that as interns of Jesus that we need to warn others of the danger that they’re in, and of the escape into freedom that is available because of the shed blood of Jesus. Most people in America don’t deal with situations like the one we’ll be covering today in Pastor Mark’s teaching. It’s important to remember that the Bible tells us that this world we’re living in is going to end, and that the world we can’t presently see will become the final plane of existence. It’s important to remember, as we look around, that this world is being held in the clutches of the one that hates everyone here. Pastor Mark will be reminding us that as interns of Jesus that we need to warn others of the danger that they’re in, and of the escape into freedom that is available because of the shed blood of Jesus. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000024598/LFL20171213.mp35a259b8e43131.mp3 Wed, 13 Dec 2017 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer What? Me replace Martin Luther? Replace Peter? Replace JESUS??? Impossible! These are probably the thoughts going through our heads as we hear Pastor Mark’s statement. There’s no doubt that Peter and the other ten felt that sense of inadequacy when they realized that they were going to have to move forward without Jesus. Pastor Mark will be explaining these passages and how they apply to us. We’ll learn, as the apostles did, that this job would be impossible without the power of the Holy Spirit indwelling them. Pastor Mark will also be teaching on the importance of our relying on that daily infusion of the Spirit’s power for living. What? Me replace Martin Luther? Replace Peter? Replace JESUS??? Impossible! These are probably the thoughts going through our heads as we hear Pastor Mark’s statement. There’s no doubt that Peter and the other ten felt that sense of inadequacy when they realized that they were going to have to move forward without Jesus. Pastor Mark will be explaining these passages and how they apply to us. We’ll learn, as the apostles did, that this job would be impossible without the power of the Holy Spirit indwelling them. Pastor Mark will also be teaching on the importance of our relying on that daily infusion of the Spirit’s power for living. What? Me replace Martin Luther? Replace Peter? Replace JESUS??? Impossible! These are probably the thoughts going through our heads as we hear Pastor Mark’s statement. There’s no doubt that Peter and the other ten felt that sense of inadequacy when they realized that they were going to have to move forward without Jesus. Pastor Mark will be explaining these passages and how they apply to us. We’ll learn, as the apostles did, that this job would be impossible without the power of the Holy Spirit indwelling them. Pastor Mark will also be teaching on the importance of our relying on that daily infusion of the Spirit’s power for living. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000024599/LFL20171212.mp35a259c1d84e9f.mp3 Tue, 12 Dec 2017 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer It seems that when we hear Bible passages that tell us we have to take a public stand for Jesus, we think of some mythical wild-eyed street corner preacher, telling everyone they’re going to Hell. Pastor Mark will be teaching about this statement that Jesus made, and how to correctly apply it to our lives. We’ll be hearing about attitudes that can keep us out of the Kingdom of God. We will also hear reminders about the reality of the spiritual world, the world hidden from our earthly eyes. Jesus will be telling His disciples about Who He really is and why He really came to this earth, and exactly what He’s going to experience to achieve their redemption. It seems that when we hear Bible passages that tell us we have to take a public stand for Jesus, we think of some mythical wild-eyed street corner preacher, telling everyone they’re going to Hell. Pastor Mark will be teaching about this statement that Jesus made, and how to correctly apply it to our lives. We’ll be hearing about attitudes that can keep us out of the Kingdom of God. We will also hear reminders about the reality of the spiritual world, the world hidden from our earthly eyes. Jesus will be telling His disciples about Who He really is and why He really came to this earth, and exactly what He’s going to experience to achieve their redemption. It seems that when we hear Bible passages that tell us we have to take a public stand for Jesus, we think of some mythical wild-eyed street corner preacher, telling everyone they’re going to Hell. Pastor Mark will be teaching about this statement that Jesus made, and how to correctly apply it to our lives. We’ll be hearing about attitudes that can keep us out of the Kingdom of God. We will also hear reminders about the reality of the spiritual world, the world hidden from our earthly eyes. Jesus will be telling His disciples about Who He really is and why He really came to this earth, and exactly what He’s going to experience to achieve their redemption. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000024600/LFL20171211.mp35a259ca44ef90.mp3 Mon, 11 Dec 2017 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer One of the most difficult things about being a Christian is doing what Jesus told His disciples about anyone who wanted to follow Him: deny yourself. We all want to do what we want to do, when we want to do it. This is why so many people refuse to become Christ followers. Pastor Mark will be teaching about the difficulties we have giving up our will to God’s will. We will learn more about what the true cost of becoming an intern of Jesus really is, and what it will take for us to give up and obey God. We will also learn about the blessings that God will bestow on us as we live sacrificially for Him. One of the most difficult things about being a Christian is doing what Jesus told His disciples about anyone who wanted to follow Him: deny yourself. We all want to do what we want to do, when we want to do it. This is why so many people refuse to become Christ followers. Pastor Mark will be teaching about the difficulties we have giving up our will to God’s will. We will learn more about what the true cost of becoming an intern of Jesus really is, and what it will take for us to give up and obey God. We will also learn about the blessings that God will bestow on us as we live sacrificially for Him. One of the most difficult things about being a Christian is doing what Jesus told His disciples about anyone who wanted to follow Him: deny yourself. We all want to do what we want to do, when we want to do it. This is why so many people refuse to become Christ followers. Pastor Mark will be teaching about the difficulties we have giving up our will to God’s will. We will learn more about what the true cost of becoming an intern of Jesus really is, and what it will take for us to give up and obey God. We will also learn about the blessings that God will bestow on us as we live sacrificially for Him. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000024394/LFL20171208.mp35a1f02918f6d1.mp3 Fri, 08 Dec 2017 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer Any serious examination of what Jesus did during His earthly ministry will reveal that He spent the majority of His public time teaching people. Pastor Mark will be sharing the need for us as disciples of Christ to be constantly learning how to be a Christian. He will be reminding us that as Christ followers we have an obligation to be good stewards with all that God has gifted us with. This includes the material blessings as well as the physical and personal giftings we’ve received. Pastor Mark will exhort us to remember that one day we will have to give an accounting of what we did with all these gifts we were given. Any serious examination of what Jesus did during His earthly ministry will reveal that He spent the majority of His public time teaching people. Pastor Mark will be sharing the need for us as disciples of Christ to be constantly learning how to be a Christian. He will be reminding us that as Christ followers we have an obligation to be good stewards with all that God has gifted us with. This includes the material blessings as well as the physical and personal giftings we’ve received. Pastor Mark will exhort us to remember that one day we will have to give an accounting of what we did with all these gifts we were given. Any serious examination of what Jesus did during His earthly ministry will reveal that He spent the majority of His public time teaching people. Pastor Mark will be sharing the need for us as disciples of Christ to be constantly learning how to be a Christian. He will be reminding us that as Christ followers we have an obligation to be good stewards with all that God has gifted us with. This includes the material blessings as well as the physical and personal giftings we’ve received. Pastor Mark will exhort us to remember that one day we will have to give an accounting of what we did with all these gifts we were given. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000024395/LFL20171207.mp35a1f032090005.mp3 Thu, 07 Dec 2017 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer Being a disciple of anything – martial arts, welding, Jesus – requires spending a lot of time honing skills and learning about your “craft”. If you have made the decision to pursue one of the above or something like them you know that you will be learning for your whole life. Pastor Mark will be sharing his experiences as an intern (or “disciple”) in the pharmaceutical world and showing how it relates to being a Christ follower. He’ll be teaching from the book of Luke, showing the struggles the disciples had during their internship. As always, they are good examples of what we are to do in following Christ with guidance on what not to do as well. Being a disciple of anything – martial arts, welding, Jesus – requires spending a lot of time honing skills and learning about your “craft”. If you have made the decision to pursue one of the above or something like them you know that you will be learning for your whole life. Pastor Mark will be sharing his experiences as an intern (or “disciple”) in the pharmaceutical world and showing how it relates to being a Christ follower. He’ll be teaching from the book of Luke, showing the struggles the disciples had during their internship. As always, they are good examples of what we are to do in following Christ with guidance on what not to do as well. Being a disciple of anything – martial arts, welding, Jesus – requires spending a lot of time honing skills and learning about your “craft”. If you have made the decision to pursue one of the above or something like them you know that you will be learning for your whole life. Pastor Mark will be sharing his experiences as an intern (or “disciple”) in the pharmaceutical world and showing how it relates to being a Christ follower. He’ll be teaching from the book of Luke, showing the struggles the disciples had during their internship. As always, they are good examples of what we are to do in following Christ with guidance on what not to do as well. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000024396/LFL20171206.mp35a1f03a7db127.mp3 Wed, 06 Dec 2017 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer Jesus had a busy day, as we can see. Healing a demoniac, having a woman touch Him and having power leave Him, and raising a girl from the dead! What they had in common is that each of them exercised faith that Jesus could make their situations better. Pastor Mark will be teaching us that all we need to have is faith in Jesus to have Him work in our lives. It all sounds so simple to do, but we know that it is both simple and complicated to exercise faith for what looks like hopeless conditions. Pastor Mark will be encouraging us to take from this that Jesus is more than willing and able to hear all of our requests and act on them. Jesus had a busy day, as we can see. Healing a demoniac, having a woman touch Him and having power leave Him, and raising a girl from the dead! What they had in common is that each of them exercised faith that Jesus could make their situations better. Pastor Mark will be teaching us that all we need to have is faith in Jesus to have Him work in our lives. It all sounds so simple to do, but we know that it is both simple and complicated to exercise faith for what looks like hopeless conditions. Pastor Mark will be encouraging us to take from this that Jesus is more than willing and able to hear all of our requests and act on them. Jesus had a busy day, as we can see. Healing a demoniac, having a woman touch Him and having power leave Him, and raising a girl from the dead! What they had in common is that each of them exercised faith that Jesus could make their situations better. Pastor Mark will be teaching us that all we need to have is faith in Jesus to have Him work in our lives. It all sounds so simple to do, but we know that it is both simple and complicated to exercise faith for what looks like hopeless conditions. Pastor Mark will be encouraging us to take from this that Jesus is more than willing and able to hear all of our requests and act on them. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000024397/LFL20171205.mp35a1f045401159.mp3 Tue, 05 Dec 2017 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer How often do we tell others about Jesus? If you’re like most people, the answer is, “not very often”. The story that Pastor Mark will be teaching from today is the story of Jairus, a Jewish official, who had a sick girl that needed healing from Jesus. He healed the girl – raising her from the dead, in fact. Pastor Mark will be emphasizing the faith of Jairus, but will also be pointing out the fact that someone communicated to Jairus about what this Jesus guy could do for him. Pastor Mark will be challenging us to look at people the way Jesus does – as needy people needing His touch – and to tell them about Him. How often do we tell others about Jesus? If you’re like most people, the answer is, “not very often”. The story that Pastor Mark will be teaching from today is the story of Jairus, a Jewish official, who had a sick girl that needed healing from Jesus. He healed the girl – raising her from the dead, in fact. Pastor Mark will be emphasizing the faith of Jairus, but will also be pointing out the fact that someone communicated to Jairus about what this Jesus guy could do for him. Pastor Mark will be challenging us to look at people the way Jesus does – as needy people needing His touch – and to tell them about Him. How often do we tell others about Jesus? If you’re like most people, the answer is, “not very often”. The story that Pastor Mark will be teaching from today is the story of Jairus, a Jewish official, who had a sick girl that needed healing from Jesus. He healed the girl – raising her from the dead, in fact. Pastor Mark will be emphasizing the faith of Jairus, but will also be pointing out the fact that someone communicated to Jairus about what this Jesus guy could do for him. Pastor Mark will be challenging us to look at people the way Jesus does – as needy people needing His touch – and to tell them about Him. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000024398/LFL20171204.mp35a1f0539d842d.mp3 Mon, 04 Dec 2017 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer The scripture passages Pastor Mark will be teaching from include Jesus’ confrontation with a demonized man. Hollywood likes to make movies about demon-possessed people but the stories don’t seem to go like this one. These demons knew Who Jesus was, and they feared Him and His authority over them. They also knew that they were defeated and were eventually going to hell. Even though our lives aren’t as bad as this guy’s must have been, Pastor Mark will be reminding us of Jesus’ ability to bring order to our lives. Unlike fallen angels, we have the chance for redemption and being saved from joining the demons in hell. The scripture passages Pastor Mark will be teaching from include Jesus’ confrontation with a demonized man. Hollywood likes to make movies about demon-possessed people but the stories don’t seem to go like this one. These demons knew Who Jesus was, and they feared Him and His authority over them. They also knew that they were defeated and were eventually going to hell. Even though our lives aren’t as bad as this guy’s must have been, Pastor Mark will be reminding us of Jesus’ ability to bring order to our lives. Unlike fallen angels, we have the chance for redemption and being saved from joining the demons in hell. The scripture passages Pastor Mark will be teaching from include Jesus’ confrontation with a demonized man. Hollywood likes to make movies about demon-possessed people but the stories don’t seem to go like this one. These demons knew Who Jesus was, and they feared Him and His authority over them. They also knew that they were defeated and were eventually going to hell. Even though our lives aren’t as bad as this guy’s must have been, Pastor Mark will be reminding us of Jesus’ ability to bring order to our lives. Unlike fallen angels, we have the chance for redemption and being saved from joining the demons in hell. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000024264/LFL20171201.mp35a15c4704a4b0.mp3 Fri, 01 Dec 2017 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer The Bible says for us to “walk by faith, and not by sight”. That is sometimes very difficult to do. It was tough for Jesus’ disciples, too. As Pastor Mark will be teaching, the mistake the disciples made was that they didn’t believe what Jesus said to them. When things get tough for us, it’s hard to take comfort in what the Bible says about living life trusting in Christ to get us through. Pastor Mark will be reminding us of God’s reliability by relating the story of one of the times Jesus and the disciples crossed the Sea of Galilee. We hope that by going through this story again your faith will be strengthened and your hope increased. The Bible says for us to “walk by faith, and not by sight”. That is sometimes very difficult to do. It was tough for Jesus’ disciples, too. As Pastor Mark will be teaching, the mistake the disciples made was that they didn’t believe what Jesus said to them. When things get tough for us, it’s hard to take comfort in what the Bible says about living life trusting in Christ to get us through. Pastor Mark will be reminding us of God’s reliability by relating the story of one of the times Jesus and the disciples crossed the Sea of Galilee. We hope that by going through this story again your faith will be strengthened and your hope increased. The Bible says for us to “walk by faith, and not by sight”. That is sometimes very difficult to do. It was tough for Jesus’ disciples, too. As Pastor Mark will be teaching, the mistake the disciples made was that they didn’t believe what Jesus said to them. When things get tough for us, it’s hard to take comfort in what the Bible says about living life trusting in Christ to get us through. Pastor Mark will be reminding us of God’s reliability by relating the story of one of the times Jesus and the disciples crossed the Sea of Galilee. We hope that by going through this story again your faith will be strengthened and your hope increased. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000024267/LFL20171130.mp35a15c57e0ff4f.mp3 Thu, 30 Nov 2017 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer Pastor Mark has been teaching from Luke 8, which chronicles another day in the life of Jesus. Jesus has been speaking about truth, using light as a metaphor. He has been talking about our need to receive the light and become light bearers in the same way Jesus is, reflecting His light to those around us. In the same way that Jesus’ claims of divinity were controversial, he will be making statements regarding family that will ruffle some feathers, too. Some of us have experienced alienation from our physical family as a result of our acceptance into God’s heavenly family. As difficult as this is, Jesus said it might happen. Pastor Mark has been teaching from Luke 8, which chronicles another day in the life of Jesus. Jesus has been speaking about truth, using light as a metaphor. He has been talking about our need to receive the light and become light bearers in the same way Jesus is, reflecting His light to those around us. In the same way that Jesus’ claims of divinity were controversial, he will be making statements regarding family that will ruffle some feathers, too. Some of us have experienced alienation from our physical family as a result of our acceptance into God’s heavenly family. As difficult as this is, Jesus said it might happen. Pastor Mark has been teaching from Luke 8, which chronicles another day in the life of Jesus. Jesus has been speaking about truth, using light as a metaphor. He has been talking about our need to receive the light and become light bearers in the same way Jesus is, reflecting His light to those around us. In the same way that Jesus’ claims of divinity were controversial, he will be making statements regarding family that will ruffle some feathers, too. Some of us have experienced alienation from our physical family as a result of our acceptance into God’s heavenly family. As difficult as this is, Jesus said it might happen. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000024268/LFL20171129.mp35a15c6091a3bd.mp3 Wed, 29 Nov 2017 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer The Bible speaks of truth as light. In the passage Pastor Mark is going to teach from today, Jesus calls His followers to be light, because they have the truth of the Gospel inside them. As bearers of the light, we have a great responsibility to keep that light pure. Jesus warned us to continue to live a pure life so that we would not tarnish His Name and reputation. Pastor Mark will be warning us that we can’t hide sin from God, and that it’s better to confess, repent and be forgiven now than to have God reveal our sin publicly. We urge you to get your accounts with Jesus clear now so that you can live fully for Him and to avoid the possibility of falling short of God’s best for you. The Bible speaks of truth as light. In the passage Pastor Mark is going to teach from today, Jesus calls His followers to be light, because they have the truth of the Gospel inside them. As bearers of the light, we have a great responsibility to keep that light pure. Jesus warned us to continue to live a pure life so that we would not tarnish His Name and reputation. Pastor Mark will be warning us that we can’t hide sin from God, and that it’s better to confess, repent and be forgiven now than to have God reveal our sin publicly. We urge you to get your accounts with Jesus clear now so that you can live fully for Him and to avoid the possibility of falling short of God’s best for you. The Bible speaks of truth as light. In the passage Pastor Mark is going to teach from today, Jesus calls His followers to be light, because they have the truth of the Gospel inside them. As bearers of the light, we have a great responsibility to keep that light pure. Jesus warned us to continue to live a pure life so that we would not tarnish His Name and reputation. Pastor Mark will be warning us that we can’t hide sin from God, and that it’s better to confess, repent and be forgiven now than to have God reveal our sin publicly. We urge you to get your accounts with Jesus clear now so that you can live fully for Him and to avoid the possibility of falling short of God’s best for you. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000024269/LFL20171128.mp35a15c69322647.mp3 Tue, 28 Nov 2017 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer Jesus sometimes said things to His followers that were hard for them to hear. In fact, once His sayings caused nearly everyone to leave Him. In the same way, this story of the sower, the seed and the soil has some difficult implications. As Pastor Mark unpacks this passage, you might feel yourself challenged in how you approach your relationship with God. That’s not necessarily a bad thing. Following Jesus requires that we give Him permission to tell us whatever He wants to. The great challenge is for us to be obedient to Him and to trust that He knows what’s best for us and that He will give us the strength to carry it through. Jesus sometimes said things to His followers that were hard for them to hear. In fact, once His sayings caused nearly everyone to leave Him. In the same way, this story of the sower, the seed and the soil has some difficult implications. As Pastor Mark unpacks this passage, you might feel yourself challenged in how you approach your relationship with God. That’s not necessarily a bad thing. Following Jesus requires that we give Him permission to tell us whatever He wants to. The great challenge is for us to be obedient to Him and to trust that He knows what’s best for us and that He will give us the strength to carry it through. Jesus sometimes said things to His followers that were hard for them to hear. In fact, once His sayings caused nearly everyone to leave Him. In the same way, this story of the sower, the seed and the soil has some difficult implications. As Pastor Mark unpacks this passage, you might feel yourself challenged in how you approach your relationship with God. That’s not necessarily a bad thing. Following Jesus requires that we give Him permission to tell us whatever He wants to. The great challenge is for us to be obedient to Him and to trust that He knows what’s best for us and that He will give us the strength to carry it through. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000024270/LFL20171127.mp35a15c71ac851c.mp3 Mon, 27 Nov 2017 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer Today, Pastor Mark will continue teaching from Luke chapter 8, which contains the story of the sower, the seed and the soil. If you’ve been in church for any length of time there’s a good chance you’ve heard this story. It is important to be reminded of what the story speaks about so that we don’t become complacent and as a result find ourselves in a less than optimal walk with Jesus. Pastor Mark will be focusing on the first two types of soil, the hard and the rocky. He will be showing the correlation between these places where the seed fell and the types of heart we can have, and warn against our finding ourselves here. Today, Pastor Mark will continue teaching from Luke chapter 8, which contains the story of the sower, the seed and the soil. If you’ve been in church for any length of time there’s a good chance you’ve heard this story. It is important to be reminded of what the story speaks about so that we don’t become complacent and as a result find ourselves in a less than optimal walk with Jesus. Pastor Mark will be focusing on the first two types of soil, the hard and the rocky. He will be showing the correlation between these places where the seed fell and the types of heart we can have, and warn against our finding ourselves here. Today, Pastor Mark will continue teaching from Luke chapter 8, which contains the story of the sower, the seed and the soil. If you’ve been in church for any length of time there’s a good chance you’ve heard this story. It is important to be reminded of what the story speaks about so that we don’t become complacent and as a result find ourselves in a less than optimal walk with Jesus. Pastor Mark will be focusing on the first two types of soil, the hard and the rocky. He will be showing the correlation between these places where the seed fell and the types of heart we can have, and warn against our finding ourselves here. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000023913/LFL20171124.mp35a00a3b8ea0a9.mp3 Fri, 24 Nov 2017 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer There is a lot of complaining about the ineffectiveness of the Church in America these days. About how the Church can’t stand against the tide of agnosticism and atheism, and the immorality that seems to have become the norm in society. Pastor Mark will be teaching on being a true follower of Christ, and what that looks like. He’ll be sharing what distinguishes an actual disciple of Jesus from someone who is just talking the talk. We will be challenged to examine how we are living our lives and to get rid of what is holding us back from serving God with our whole heart. Our prayer is that you would heed what the Spirit says to you. There is a lot of complaining about the ineffectiveness of the Church in America these days. About how the Church can’t stand against the tide of agnosticism and atheism, and the immorality that seems to have become the norm in society. Pastor Mark will be teaching on being a true follower of Christ, and what that looks like. He’ll be sharing what distinguishes an actual disciple of Jesus from someone who is just talking the talk. We will be challenged to examine how we are living our lives and to get rid of what is holding us back from serving God with our whole heart. Our prayer is that you would heed what the Spirit says to you. There is a lot of complaining about the ineffectiveness of the Church in America these days. About how the Church can’t stand against the tide of agnosticism and atheism, and the immorality that seems to have become the norm in society. Pastor Mark will be teaching on being a true follower of Christ, and what that looks like. He’ll be sharing what distinguishes an actual disciple of Jesus from someone who is just talking the talk. We will be challenged to examine how we are living our lives and to get rid of what is holding us back from serving God with our whole heart. Our prayer is that you would heed what the Spirit says to you. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000023914/LFL20171123.mp35a00a45e36f97.mp3 Thu, 23 Nov 2017 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer Ever since Adam and Eve disobeyed God, man has been trying to get back into a right relationship with God. Too often, we have ignored God’s clear plan of restoration in favor of trying to do it our way. Pastor Mark will be finishing up the story of the Pharisee and the unrighteous woman who anointed Jesus’ feet with expensive perfume. He’ll be teaching about how we need to have a sense of our neediness when we are approaching God. It’s so good to know that God is waiting and always available to us. We need to understand that God is accessible only on His terms, not ours, but that He waits for us to come to Him openly. Ever since Adam and Eve disobeyed God, man has been trying to get back into a right relationship with God. Too often, we have ignored God’s clear plan of restoration in favor of trying to do it our way. Pastor Mark will be finishing up the story of the Pharisee and the unrighteous woman who anointed Jesus’ feet with expensive perfume. He’ll be teaching about how we need to have a sense of our neediness when we are approaching God. It’s so good to know that God is waiting and always available to us. We need to understand that God is accessible only on His terms, not ours, but that He waits for us to come to Him openly. Ever since Adam and Eve disobeyed God, man has been trying to get back into a right relationship with God. Too often, we have ignored God’s clear plan of restoration in favor of trying to do it our way. Pastor Mark will be finishing up the story of the Pharisee and the unrighteous woman who anointed Jesus’ feet with expensive perfume. He’ll be teaching about how we need to have a sense of our neediness when we are approaching God. It’s so good to know that God is waiting and always available to us. We need to understand that God is accessible only on His terms, not ours, but that He waits for us to come to Him openly. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000023915/LFL20171122.mp35a00a5250c8bc.mp3 Wed, 22 Nov 2017 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer The story of the woman who anointed Jesus’ feet with costly perfume is a story in contrasts. Pastor Mark will be teaching from the story in Luke about how the Pharisee, Simon, had a completely different view of his standing with God than the woman did about hers. We will hear Jesus expose Simon’s ungratefulness contrasted with the woman’s gratitude toward Jesus. Pastor Mark will show us how too often we don’t appreciate what God has given us or how we take His gifts for granted. We need to learn to look at our lives objectively, realizing that we have nothing to offer God, and that we desperately need His mercy and grace. The story of the woman who anointed Jesus’ feet with costly perfume is a story in contrasts. Pastor Mark will be teaching from the story in Luke about how the Pharisee, Simon, had a completely different view of his standing with God than the woman did about hers. We will hear Jesus expose Simon’s ungratefulness contrasted with the woman’s gratitude toward Jesus. Pastor Mark will show us how too often we don’t appreciate what God has given us or how we take His gifts for granted. We need to learn to look at our lives objectively, realizing that we have nothing to offer God, and that we desperately need His mercy and grace. The story of the woman who anointed Jesus’ feet with costly perfume is a story in contrasts. Pastor Mark will be teaching from the story in Luke about how the Pharisee, Simon, had a completely different view of his standing with God than the woman did about hers. We will hear Jesus expose Simon’s ungratefulness contrasted with the woman’s gratitude toward Jesus. Pastor Mark will show us how too often we don’t appreciate what God has given us or how we take His gifts for granted. We need to learn to look at our lives objectively, realizing that we have nothing to offer God, and that we desperately need His mercy and grace. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000023916/LFL20171121.mp35a00a5bdbc986.mp3 Tue, 21 Nov 2017 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer Because we can’t see God, it’s easy to think we can get away with thinking or doing sinful things; you know, God’s so “far away”, He’ll never know. In the story Pastor Mark will be teaching from, the Pharisee Simon seems to have thought the same thing as he mentally criticized the woman who poured perfume on Jesus’ feet. Jesus, however, soon made it clear that He knew everything Simon thought. He also tried to teach Simon a lesson by the parable He shared. Pastor Mark will be using this story to remind us that God is aware of our thoughts but more importantly, that we have been given an amazing gift from God, and we have an obligation to give likewise. Because we can’t see God, it’s easy to think we can get away with thinking or doing sinful things; you know, God’s so “far away”, He’ll never know. In the story Pastor Mark will be teaching from, the Pharisee Simon seems to have thought the same thing as he mentally criticized the woman who poured perfume on Jesus’ feet. Jesus, however, soon made it clear that He knew everything Simon thought. He also tried to teach Simon a lesson by the parable He shared. Pastor Mark will be using this story to remind us that God is aware of our thoughts but more importantly, that we have been given an amazing gift from God, and we have an obligation to give likewise. Because we can’t see God, it’s easy to think we can get away with thinking or doing sinful things; you know, God’s so “far away”, He’ll never know. In the story Pastor Mark will be teaching from, the Pharisee Simon seems to have thought the same thing as he mentally criticized the woman who poured perfume on Jesus’ feet. Jesus, however, soon made it clear that He knew everything Simon thought. He also tried to teach Simon a lesson by the parable He shared. Pastor Mark will be using this story to remind us that God is aware of our thoughts but more importantly, that we have been given an amazing gift from God, and we have an obligation to give likewise. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000023917/LFL20171120.mp35a00a65c3579e.mp3 Mon, 20 Nov 2017 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer When we have disappointments in our lives, there are a couple of ways to cope with them. Many times, people decide to take control of their lives as much as they can. By doing this they hope to minimize or eliminate discouragements. Pastor Mark will be teaching that we need to hand over our doubts to God, trusting that He has ordered our lives according to His will and purpose. He will be teaching through scripture the differences between doubt and unbelief. He will also be sharing what Jesus had to say about unbelief, and the warnings that Jesus made to those around him, reminding them of God’s judgment. When we have disappointments in our lives, there are a couple of ways to cope with them. Many times, people decide to take control of their lives as much as they can. By doing this they hope to minimize or eliminate discouragements. Pastor Mark will be teaching that we need to hand over our doubts to God, trusting that He has ordered our lives according to His will and purpose. He will be teaching through scripture the differences between doubt and unbelief. He will also be sharing what Jesus had to say about unbelief, and the warnings that Jesus made to those around him, reminding them of God’s judgment. When we have disappointments in our lives, there are a couple of ways to cope with them. Many times, people decide to take control of their lives as much as they can. By doing this they hope to minimize or eliminate discouragements. Pastor Mark will be teaching that we need to hand over our doubts to God, trusting that He has ordered our lives according to His will and purpose. He will be teaching through scripture the differences between doubt and unbelief. He will also be sharing what Jesus had to say about unbelief, and the warnings that Jesus made to those around him, reminding them of God’s judgment. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000023918/LFL20171117.mp35a00a6ff0dd92.mp3 Fri, 17 Nov 2017 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer Every human being has to deal with disappointment; it is an inevitable part of living. The challenge, it seems, is to find the proper response to that disappointment. John the Baptist sent a message to Jesus that seemed to show that John was doubting what he had heard about Jesus. Pastor Mark will be sharing Jesus’ response to John’s question and how it applies to our times of doubt. He will be teaching our need to begin doubting our doubts and putting our trust in God’s Word. He will also be teaching about the difference between doubt and unbelief, and our need to avoid unbelief and let God handle our doubt. Every human being has to deal with disappointment; it is an inevitable part of living. The challenge, it seems, is to find the proper response to that disappointment. John the Baptist sent a message to Jesus that seemed to show that John was doubting what he had heard about Jesus. Pastor Mark will be sharing Jesus’ response to John’s question and how it applies to our times of doubt. He will be teaching our need to begin doubting our doubts and putting our trust in God’s Word. He will also be teaching about the difference between doubt and unbelief, and our need to avoid unbelief and let God handle our doubt. Every human being has to deal with disappointment; it is an inevitable part of living. The challenge, it seems, is to find the proper response to that disappointment. John the Baptist sent a message to Jesus that seemed to show that John was doubting what he had heard about Jesus. Pastor Mark will be sharing Jesus’ response to John’s question and how it applies to our times of doubt. He will be teaching our need to begin doubting our doubts and putting our trust in God’s Word. He will also be teaching about the difference between doubt and unbelief, and our need to avoid unbelief and let God handle our doubt. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000023919/LFL20171116.mp35a00a788e1a88.mp3 Thu, 16 Nov 2017 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer We’ve all had feelings of doubt, haven’t we? Sometimes we doubt our ability to perform a new task or job, or when learning a new skill. Even in our Christian walk, we sometimes wonder if God really will do everything He promises to do. When John the Baptist was in prison, he expressed doubts as well. Pastor Mark will, while recounting this story to us, teach us how God views doubt. In addition to that he will be encouraging us to trust God, to believe that He is Who He says He is, and that He will provide the solution to any situation that may come up. We’ve all had feelings of doubt, haven’t we? Sometimes we doubt our ability to perform a new task or job, or when learning a new skill. Even in our Christian walk, we sometimes wonder if God really will do everything He promises to do. When John the Baptist was in prison, he expressed doubts as well. Pastor Mark will, while recounting this story to us, teach us how God views doubt. In addition to that he will be encouraging us to trust God, to believe that He is Who He says He is, and that He will provide the solution to any situation that may come up. We’ve all had feelings of doubt, haven’t we? Sometimes we doubt our ability to perform a new task or job, or when learning a new skill. Even in our Christian walk, we sometimes wonder if God really will do everything He promises to do. When John the Baptist was in prison, he expressed doubts as well. Pastor Mark will, while recounting this story to us, teach us how God views doubt. In addition to that he will be encouraging us to trust God, to believe that He is Who He says He is, and that He will provide the solution to any situation that may come up. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000023920/LFL20171115.mp35a00a80fd8b91.mp3 Wed, 15 Nov 2017 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer It’s safe to say that intellectually, at least, all Christians believe in God’s ability to heal – we just don’t expect to see something as dramatic as what we see in the Bible. It seems that “childlike faith” would say, “why not?” Well, Pastor Mark won’t be answering that question definitively, but he will be talking about the power that Jesus demonstrated in the passage of Luke he will be covering. We’ll also learn one of the reasons we’re here – to touch lives and to make God look good. We’ll also be reminded of the fact that Jesus was given all authority over Heaven and earth, and how we fit into His plan. It’s safe to say that intellectually, at least, all Christians believe in God’s ability to heal – we just don’t expect to see something as dramatic as what we see in the Bible. It seems that “childlike faith” would say, “why not?” Well, Pastor Mark won’t be answering that question definitively, but he will be talking about the power that Jesus demonstrated in the passage of Luke he will be covering. We’ll also learn one of the reasons we’re here – to touch lives and to make God look good. We’ll also be reminded of the fact that Jesus was given all authority over Heaven and earth, and how we fit into His plan. It’s safe to say that intellectually, at least, all Christians believe in God’s ability to heal – we just don’t expect to see something as dramatic as what we see in the Bible. It seems that “childlike faith” would say, “why not?” Well, Pastor Mark won’t be answering that question definitively, but he will be talking about the power that Jesus demonstrated in the passage of Luke he will be covering. We’ll also learn one of the reasons we’re here – to touch lives and to make God look good. We’ll also be reminded of the fact that Jesus was given all authority over Heaven and earth, and how we fit into His plan. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000023921/LFL20171114.mp35a00a89d8faf7.mp3 Tue, 14 Nov 2017 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer In the story of Jesus healing the Roman Centurion’s servant, one notices the soldier’s humility. He was an important soldier in Rome’s chain-of-command, but because he understood authority, he knew his place. Pastor Mark will continue teaching about Jesus’ view of authority as well as His demonstration of the authority He had over sickness. We will be reminded of our need to have more faith as well as the nature of faith. We’ll also see another example of Jesus exercising His authority over the physical realm when he raises a young man from the dead. The faith of these people should be encouraging to us. In the story of Jesus healing the Roman Centurion’s servant, one notices the soldier’s humility. He was an important soldier in Rome’s chain-of-command, but because he understood authority, he knew his place. Pastor Mark will continue teaching about Jesus’ view of authority as well as His demonstration of the authority He had over sickness. We will be reminded of our need to have more faith as well as the nature of faith. We’ll also see another example of Jesus exercising His authority over the physical realm when he raises a young man from the dead. The faith of these people should be encouraging to us. In the story of Jesus healing the Roman Centurion’s servant, one notices the soldier’s humility. He was an important soldier in Rome’s chain-of-command, but because he understood authority, he knew his place. Pastor Mark will continue teaching about Jesus’ view of authority as well as His demonstration of the authority He had over sickness. We will be reminded of our need to have more faith as well as the nature of faith. We’ll also see another example of Jesus exercising His authority over the physical realm when he raises a young man from the dead. The faith of these people should be encouraging to us. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000023922/LFL20171113.mp35a00a92528543.mp3 Mon, 13 Nov 2017 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer This world is in turmoil – that can’t be denied. We Christians claim to have been found by the One Who can calm the stormy seas of life. Such was the case when Jesus walked the earth. Pastor Mark will be teaching about the story of the Centurion and his faith. One of the takeaways of this story is that someone told this Roman soldier about Jesus, which meant that Jesus had affected someone’s life so much that they had to tell someone about Him. Pastor Mark will be sharing about the importance of personal humility and how that played a role in the Centurion’s life, as well as the significance of humility in our lives. This world is in turmoil – that can’t be denied. We Christians claim to have been found by the One Who can calm the stormy seas of life. Such was the case when Jesus walked the earth. Pastor Mark will be teaching about the story of the Centurion and his faith. One of the takeaways of this story is that someone told this Roman soldier about Jesus, which meant that Jesus had affected someone’s life so much that they had to tell someone about Him. Pastor Mark will be sharing about the importance of personal humility and how that played a role in the Centurion’s life, as well as the significance of humility in our lives. This world is in turmoil – that can’t be denied. We Christians claim to have been found by the One Who can calm the stormy seas of life. Such was the case when Jesus walked the earth. Pastor Mark will be teaching about the story of the Centurion and his faith. One of the takeaways of this story is that someone told this Roman soldier about Jesus, which meant that Jesus had affected someone’s life so much that they had to tell someone about Him. Pastor Mark will be sharing about the importance of personal humility and how that played a role in the Centurion’s life, as well as the significance of humility in our lives. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000023732/LFL20171110.mp359f759b1ae8f2.mp3 Fri, 10 Nov 2017 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer When we look at the story of Adam and Eve in the book of Genesis, God created Eve because Adam was alone, and lonely. That’s why people get married these days, usually. The challenge for us, though, is to remember that we wanted to be in an intimate relationship with someone. Pastor Mark will be teaching about the Bible verses that speak of enjoying your spouse, loving and respecting your spouse, and the like. He will be reminding us of the need to cultivate friendship within the marriage and the need for physical intimacy. Pastor Mark will be talking about the truth of eventually being alone, and how to minimize your regrets once you arrive there. When we look at the story of Adam and Eve in the book of Genesis, God created Eve because Adam was alone, and lonely. That’s why people get married these days, usually. The challenge for us, though, is to remember that we wanted to be in an intimate relationship with someone. Pastor Mark will be teaching about the Bible verses that speak of enjoying your spouse, loving and respecting your spouse, and the like. He will be reminding us of the need to cultivate friendship within the marriage and the need for physical intimacy. Pastor Mark will be talking about the truth of eventually being alone, and how to minimize your regrets once you arrive there. When we look at the story of Adam and Eve in the book of Genesis, God created Eve because Adam was alone, and lonely. That’s why people get married these days, usually. The challenge for us, though, is to remember that we wanted to be in an intimate relationship with someone. Pastor Mark will be teaching about the Bible verses that speak of enjoying your spouse, loving and respecting your spouse, and the like. He will be reminding us of the need to cultivate friendship within the marriage and the need for physical intimacy. Pastor Mark will be talking about the truth of eventually being alone, and how to minimize your regrets once you arrive there. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000023733/LFL20171109.mp359f75a885e8e3.mp3 Thu, 09 Nov 2017 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer Our society wants people to be focused on themselves, to the exclusion of nearly everyone else. This isn’t a good way to live if we want to have a good social life, but it’s devastating if you’re trying to have a good married life. Pastor Mark will be teaching from scriptures that speak on the importance of strong marriages and give instruction on how couples can make that happen. Pastor Mark will be sharing on the importance of commitment, emotional and physical intimacy in marriage. He will be reminding us of our need to fight for the quality and survival of our marriages, and letting us know who it is that wants our marriages to fail. Our society wants people to be focused on themselves, to the exclusion of nearly everyone else. This isn’t a good way to live if we want to have a good social life, but it’s devastating if you’re trying to have a good married life. Pastor Mark will be teaching from scriptures that speak on the importance of strong marriages and give instruction on how couples can make that happen. Pastor Mark will be sharing on the importance of commitment, emotional and physical intimacy in marriage. He will be reminding us of our need to fight for the quality and survival of our marriages, and letting us know who it is that wants our marriages to fail. Our society wants people to be focused on themselves, to the exclusion of nearly everyone else. This isn’t a good way to live if we want to have a good social life, but it’s devastating if you’re trying to have a good married life. Pastor Mark will be teaching from scriptures that speak on the importance of strong marriages and give instruction on how couples can make that happen. Pastor Mark will be sharing on the importance of commitment, emotional and physical intimacy in marriage. He will be reminding us of our need to fight for the quality and survival of our marriages, and letting us know who it is that wants our marriages to fail. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000023734/LFL20171108.mp359f75b0e7a3ed.mp3 Wed, 08 Nov 2017 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer The institution of marriage in the American church is under attack from without and within. Many single Christians are having sex and even living with a partner outside of marriage. In addition, many marriages are not what they should or could be. Pastor Mark will be teaching about building a proper foundation for marriage, which begins with a proper relationship with God. Realizing that God created marriage and knows the attitude the husband and wife need to have toward God and one another is a starting place. Pastor Mark will be expanding on what scripture has to say about our attitudes and how that affects our actions. The institution of marriage in the American church is under attack from without and within. Many single Christians are having sex and even living with a partner outside of marriage. In addition, many marriages are not what they should or could be. Pastor Mark will be teaching about building a proper foundation for marriage, which begins with a proper relationship with God. Realizing that God created marriage and knows the attitude the husband and wife need to have toward God and one another is a starting place. Pastor Mark will be expanding on what scripture has to say about our attitudes and how that affects our actions. The institution of marriage in the American church is under attack from without and within. Many single Christians are having sex and even living with a partner outside of marriage. In addition, many marriages are not what they should or could be. Pastor Mark will be teaching about building a proper foundation for marriage, which begins with a proper relationship with God. Realizing that God created marriage and knows the attitude the husband and wife need to have toward God and one another is a starting place. Pastor Mark will be expanding on what scripture has to say about our attitudes and how that affects our actions. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000023736/LFL20171107.mp359f75b950a347.mp3 Tue, 07 Nov 2017 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer It’s very popular for couples to live together outside of marriage these days. Even in the Church, this is happening. Pastor Mark will be speaking on this phenomenon and why those that say they follow Christ have chosen to disobey Him. We will be reminded of God’s original intent for men and women as well as for marriage. This will help us understand why there is such dysfunction in couple’s relationships these days. Pastor Mark will also encourage us to look to Jesus for direction in our lives and, more importantly, to do what Jesus says, no matter the personal cost to our lives. It’s very popular for couples to live together outside of marriage these days. Even in the Church, this is happening. Pastor Mark will be speaking on this phenomenon and why those that say they follow Christ have chosen to disobey Him. We will be reminded of God’s original intent for men and women as well as for marriage. This will help us understand why there is such dysfunction in couple’s relationships these days. Pastor Mark will also encourage us to look to Jesus for direction in our lives and, more importantly, to do what Jesus says, no matter the personal cost to our lives. It’s very popular for couples to live together outside of marriage these days. Even in the Church, this is happening. Pastor Mark will be speaking on this phenomenon and why those that say they follow Christ have chosen to disobey Him. We will be reminded of God’s original intent for men and women as well as for marriage. This will help us understand why there is such dysfunction in couple’s relationships these days. Pastor Mark will also encourage us to look to Jesus for direction in our lives and, more importantly, to do what Jesus says, no matter the personal cost to our lives. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000023737/LFL20171106.mp359f75c2f783cb.mp3 Mon, 06 Nov 2017 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer We see in Genesis that God intended mankind to have a personal relationship with Him. He also created us male and female, with defined roles. Because of the fall, we damaged our relationship with God as well as with one another. Pastor Mark will be teaching about God’s intent for marriage and how we were designed to work properly within that scheme. We see all around us the consequences of not following God’s original desire for us; the misery and broken lives that result. Pastor Mark will also be teaching about the seemingly contradictory thinking that we will find pleasure in doing what God says rather than doing what we want. We see in Genesis that God intended mankind to have a personal relationship with Him. He also created us male and female, with defined roles. Because of the fall, we damaged our relationship with God as well as with one another. Pastor Mark will be teaching about God’s intent for marriage and how we were designed to work properly within that scheme. We see all around us the consequences of not following God’s original desire for us; the misery and broken lives that result. Pastor Mark will also be teaching about the seemingly contradictory thinking that we will find pleasure in doing what God says rather than doing what we want. We see in Genesis that God intended mankind to have a personal relationship with Him. He also created us male and female, with defined roles. Because of the fall, we damaged our relationship with God as well as with one another. Pastor Mark will be teaching about God’s intent for marriage and how we were designed to work properly within that scheme. We see all around us the consequences of not following God’s original desire for us; the misery and broken lives that result. Pastor Mark will also be teaching about the seemingly contradictory thinking that we will find pleasure in doing what God says rather than doing what we want. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000023064/LFL20171103.mp359e4ef93cd331.mp3 Fri, 03 Nov 2017 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer We see in the New Testament how Jesus’ teaching and life were very different from the culture around Him. Pastor Mark will be reminding us that we, as Christ followers, will be living lives different from the popular culture around us. He will be teaching that we need to have a foundation built on Christ rather than something of our own construction, and why. We’ll be learning about the difference between hearing faith and doing faith, or walking the walk rather than just talking the talk. We also be warned about the consequences of false discipleship versus being a true follower of Christ. We see in the New Testament how Jesus’ teaching and life were very different from the culture around Him. Pastor Mark will be reminding us that we, as Christ followers, will be living lives different from the popular culture around us. He will be teaching that we need to have a foundation built on Christ rather than something of our own construction, and why. We’ll be learning about the difference between hearing faith and doing faith, or walking the walk rather than just talking the talk. We also be warned about the consequences of false discipleship versus being a true follower of Christ. We see in the New Testament how Jesus’ teaching and life were very different from the culture around Him. Pastor Mark will be reminding us that we, as Christ followers, will be living lives different from the popular culture around us. He will be teaching that we need to have a foundation built on Christ rather than something of our own construction, and why. We’ll be learning about the difference between hearing faith and doing faith, or walking the walk rather than just talking the talk. We also be warned about the consequences of false discipleship versus being a true follower of Christ. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000023066/LFL20171102.mp359e4f109c59ae.mp3 Thu, 02 Nov 2017 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer In America, we have a strong individualistic streak that flows through our culture. While this is appears to be a good thing, this attitude finds itself in opposition to the ethos of Christianity, which is defined by our need to rely on Jesus for everything. Pastor Mark will be teaching from Luke 6 where Jesus shows us the depravity of our natural heart and mind, and our need to submit our mind and will to the Lordship of Christ. He will be sharing about the peace of God that comes as a result, a peace that can carry us through the inevitable trials and difficulties that will come in our lives. In America, we have a strong individualistic streak that flows through our culture. While this is appears to be a good thing, this attitude finds itself in opposition to the ethos of Christianity, which is defined by our need to rely on Jesus for everything. Pastor Mark will be teaching from Luke 6 where Jesus shows us the depravity of our natural heart and mind, and our need to submit our mind and will to the Lordship of Christ. He will be sharing about the peace of God that comes as a result, a peace that can carry us through the inevitable trials and difficulties that will come in our lives. In America, we have a strong individualistic streak that flows through our culture. While this is appears to be a good thing, this attitude finds itself in opposition to the ethos of Christianity, which is defined by our need to rely on Jesus for everything. Pastor Mark will be teaching from Luke 6 where Jesus shows us the depravity of our natural heart and mind, and our need to submit our mind and will to the Lordship of Christ. He will be sharing about the peace of God that comes as a result, a peace that can carry us through the inevitable trials and difficulties that will come in our lives. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000023067/LFL20171101.mp359e4f1927eef7.mp3 Wed, 01 Nov 2017 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer The idea of Jesus as Savior can be comforting. After all, if we think we need saved, it’s good to know that there’s Someone to save us. Right? Well, that’s not all that Jesus said we needed, and Pastor Mark is going to be teaching about that. We will see that the Bible says that we need to submit to the Lordship, not just the Savior-ship, of Jesus. That’s a different proposition with more serious ramifications for our lives. Pastor Mark will be sharing how this goes hand in hand with the idea of the need for a heart transplant and placing God in the control center of our lives, and the benefits of doing so. The idea of Jesus as Savior can be comforting. After all, if we think we need saved, it’s good to know that there’s Someone to save us. Right? Well, that’s not all that Jesus said we needed, and Pastor Mark is going to be teaching about that. We will see that the Bible says that we need to submit to the Lordship, not just the Savior-ship, of Jesus. That’s a different proposition with more serious ramifications for our lives. Pastor Mark will be sharing how this goes hand in hand with the idea of the need for a heart transplant and placing God in the control center of our lives, and the benefits of doing so. The idea of Jesus as Savior can be comforting. After all, if we think we need saved, it’s good to know that there’s Someone to save us. Right? Well, that’s not all that Jesus said we needed, and Pastor Mark is going to be teaching about that. We will see that the Bible says that we need to submit to the Lordship, not just the Savior-ship, of Jesus. That’s a different proposition with more serious ramifications for our lives. Pastor Mark will be sharing how this goes hand in hand with the idea of the need for a heart transplant and placing God in the control center of our lives, and the benefits of doing so. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000023068/LFL20171031.mp359e4f21c8596f.mp3 Tue, 31 Oct 2017 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer Have you ever looked at an apple tree, expecting to see grapes? Of course not. The fruit has to match the essence of the tree. Jesus says that in the same way, what we display is the outgrowth of what is in our heart. Pastor Mark will be teaching what Jesus said a Christ follower should look like. They have to be different from both the religious and the irreligious. We will be reminded of our need to have our hearts remade in the image of Jesus, and we will be shown in passages from both the Old Testament and the New how our natural heart is inherently wicked, and must be replaced by God through the Holy Spirit. Have you ever looked at an apple tree, expecting to see grapes? Of course not. The fruit has to match the essence of the tree. Jesus says that in the same way, what we display is the outgrowth of what is in our heart. Pastor Mark will be teaching what Jesus said a Christ follower should look like. They have to be different from both the religious and the irreligious. We will be reminded of our need to have our hearts remade in the image of Jesus, and we will be shown in passages from both the Old Testament and the New how our natural heart is inherently wicked, and must be replaced by God through the Holy Spirit. Have you ever looked at an apple tree, expecting to see grapes? Of course not. The fruit has to match the essence of the tree. Jesus says that in the same way, what we display is the outgrowth of what is in our heart. Pastor Mark will be teaching what Jesus said a Christ follower should look like. They have to be different from both the religious and the irreligious. We will be reminded of our need to have our hearts remade in the image of Jesus, and we will be shown in passages from both the Old Testament and the New how our natural heart is inherently wicked, and must be replaced by God through the Holy Spirit. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000023069/LFL20171030.mp359e508412e21f.mp3 Mon, 30 Oct 2017 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer Children were precious to Jesus. He warned against causing one of them to stumble in their relationship with God. Pastor Mark will continue to teach from the book of Luke, and he will be addressing parents, particularly in regards to their providing a Godly example to their children. We will also be learning that as followers of Christ we need to keep watch over ourselves, so that we don’t end up going down the wrong path. We will also hear Jesus speak about being honest with ourselves and being careful not to enter into hypocrisy, but humbly examine our own lives before criticizing someone else. Children were precious to Jesus. He warned against causing one of them to stumble in their relationship with God. Pastor Mark will continue to teach from the book of Luke, and he will be addressing parents, particularly in regards to their providing a Godly example to their children. We will also be learning that as followers of Christ we need to keep watch over ourselves, so that we don’t end up going down the wrong path. We will also hear Jesus speak about being honest with ourselves and being careful not to enter into hypocrisy, but humbly examine our own lives before criticizing someone else. Children were precious to Jesus. He warned against causing one of them to stumble in their relationship with God. Pastor Mark will continue to teach from the book of Luke, and he will be addressing parents, particularly in regards to their providing a Godly example to their children. We will also be learning that as followers of Christ we need to keep watch over ourselves, so that we don’t end up going down the wrong path. We will also hear Jesus speak about being honest with ourselves and being careful not to enter into hypocrisy, but humbly examine our own lives before criticizing someone else. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000023089/LFL20171027.mp359e506e379c67.mp3 Fri, 27 Oct 2017 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer In the Old Testament, particularly in the Psalms, there are songs exalting the God of Israel and at times mocking the idols of the Gentiles around them, pointing out their futility and lack of power. The same warning, of worshipping created things, can certainly apply to us today. Pastor Mark will be teaching us from the book of Luke where Jesus warned the people against following either false teachers, religious traditions, or their own ideas. Jesus declares He is the only way to God, and states that we must follow Him to be pleasing to God the Father. In the Old Testament, particularly in the Psalms, there are songs exalting the God of Israel and at times mocking the idols of the Gentiles around them, pointing out their futility and lack of power. The same warning, of worshipping created things, can certainly apply to us today. Pastor Mark will be teaching us from the book of Luke where Jesus warned the people against following either false teachers, religious traditions, or their own ideas. Jesus declares He is the only way to God, and states that we must follow Him to be pleasing to God the Father. In the Old Testament, particularly in the Psalms, there are songs exalting the God of Israel and at times mocking the idols of the Gentiles around them, pointing out their futility and lack of power. The same warning, of worshipping created things, can certainly apply to us today. Pastor Mark will be teaching us from the book of Luke where Jesus warned the people against following either false teachers, religious traditions, or their own ideas. Jesus declares He is the only way to God, and states that we must follow Him to be pleasing to God the Father. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000023090/LFL20171026.mp359e50774907db.mp3 Thu, 26 Oct 2017 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer Throughout the Old Testament there are stories of times when Israel went off track from following God, and the disasters that resulted. The New Testament is full of warnings from Jesus and the writers of the epistles about straying from the true Path. Pastor Mark will be teaching from Luke 6 where Jesus taught the parable of the blind leaders. We know that God calls leaders and equips them to lead His people into the Truth, and that there are also false teachers who will lead us astray. Jesus called them “blind leaders” and Pastor Mark will be teaching us how to avoid them as well as self-deception. Throughout the Old Testament there are stories of times when Israel went off track from following God, and the disasters that resulted. The New Testament is full of warnings from Jesus and the writers of the epistles about straying from the true Path. Pastor Mark will be teaching from Luke 6 where Jesus taught the parable of the blind leaders. We know that God calls leaders and equips them to lead His people into the Truth, and that there are also false teachers who will lead us astray. Jesus called them “blind leaders” and Pastor Mark will be teaching us how to avoid them as well as self-deception. Throughout the Old Testament there are stories of times when Israel went off track from following God, and the disasters that resulted. The New Testament is full of warnings from Jesus and the writers of the epistles about straying from the true Path. Pastor Mark will be teaching from Luke 6 where Jesus taught the parable of the blind leaders. We know that God calls leaders and equips them to lead His people into the Truth, and that there are also false teachers who will lead us astray. Jesus called them “blind leaders” and Pastor Mark will be teaching us how to avoid them as well as self-deception. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000023091/LFL20171025.mp359e508c5dc931.mp3 Wed, 25 Oct 2017 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer In this message, we’ll come across another Bible passage that it seems everybody knows – “judge not lest you be judged”. People that may have never darkened the doorway of a church know this one, because they use it to stop people from assessing their wrongdoing. Pastor Mark will be teaching us the Biblical context of the passage as well as what Jesus actually intended for us to get out of it. We’ll also be learning how to properly give to God through our giving to the church, and be reminded of God’s law of sowing and reaping. We’ll also be reminded of the great gifts God has given us. In this message, we’ll come across another Bible passage that it seems everybody knows – “judge not lest you be judged”. People that may have never darkened the doorway of a church know this one, because they use it to stop people from assessing their wrongdoing. Pastor Mark will be teaching us the Biblical context of the passage as well as what Jesus actually intended for us to get out of it. We’ll also be learning how to properly give to God through our giving to the church, and be reminded of God’s law of sowing and reaping. We’ll also be reminded of the great gifts God has given us. In this message, we’ll come across another Bible passage that it seems everybody knows – “judge not lest you be judged”. People that may have never darkened the doorway of a church know this one, because they use it to stop people from assessing their wrongdoing. Pastor Mark will be teaching us the Biblical context of the passage as well as what Jesus actually intended for us to get out of it. We’ll also be learning how to properly give to God through our giving to the church, and be reminded of God’s law of sowing and reaping. We’ll also be reminded of the great gifts God has given us. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000023092/LFL20141024.mp359e50973efd6e.mp3 Tue, 24 Oct 2017 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer The Golden Rule! We’ve heard this most all of our lives, even before we became Christians. There is a good chance that we haven’t heard it in the full context of Jesus’ messages, though. Pastor Mark will be getting into the nitty-gritty of the heart attitude that is required to successfully follow this Rule. We’ll also be learning about the concepts of reaping and sowing, and about how God views mercy. As we continue through the book of Luke, Pastor Mark will be sharing Jesus’ warning about judging others, condemning others, and using holy discernment in judging doctrinal truth from error. The Golden Rule! We’ve heard this most all of our lives, even before we became Christians. There is a good chance that we haven’t heard it in the full context of Jesus’ messages, though. Pastor Mark will be getting into the nitty-gritty of the heart attitude that is required to successfully follow this Rule. We’ll also be learning about the concepts of reaping and sowing, and about how God views mercy. As we continue through the book of Luke, Pastor Mark will be sharing Jesus’ warning about judging others, condemning others, and using holy discernment in judging doctrinal truth from error. The Golden Rule! We’ve heard this most all of our lives, even before we became Christians. There is a good chance that we haven’t heard it in the full context of Jesus’ messages, though. Pastor Mark will be getting into the nitty-gritty of the heart attitude that is required to successfully follow this Rule. We’ll also be learning about the concepts of reaping and sowing, and about how God views mercy. As we continue through the book of Luke, Pastor Mark will be sharing Jesus’ warning about judging others, condemning others, and using holy discernment in judging doctrinal truth from error. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000023093/LFL20171023.mp359e50a110fad8.mp3 Mon, 23 Oct 2017 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer Love. The world is constantly talking about love. The hopeful tell us “all you need is love”, while the cynics say that love is a “second-hand emotion.” The Bible claims that there is another kind of love, the love that Jesus give to those who follow Him. This love is more challenging than any we had previously known. Pastor Mark will be teaching about the love of God, how it differs from the world’s love, and how we can attain it. He will be sharing from the book of Luke about the radical life Jesus called His disciples to live, as well as the vast differences between being a Christ follower and being a self-follower. Love. The world is constantly talking about love. The hopeful tell us “all you need is love”, while the cynics say that love is a “second-hand emotion.” The Bible claims that there is another kind of love, the love that Jesus give to those who follow Him. This love is more challenging than any we had previously known. Pastor Mark will be teaching about the love of God, how it differs from the world’s love, and how we can attain it. He will be sharing from the book of Luke about the radical life Jesus called His disciples to live, as well as the vast differences between being a Christ follower and being a self-follower. Love. The world is constantly talking about love. The hopeful tell us “all you need is love”, while the cynics say that love is a “second-hand emotion.” The Bible claims that there is another kind of love, the love that Jesus give to those who follow Him. This love is more challenging than any we had previously known. Pastor Mark will be teaching about the love of God, how it differs from the world’s love, and how we can attain it. He will be sharing from the book of Luke about the radical life Jesus called His disciples to live, as well as the vast differences between being a Christ follower and being a self-follower. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000022924/LFL20171020.mp359de529dc2a83.mp3 Fri, 20 Oct 2017 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer Throughout the history of the Church there have been groups who worked really hard to present an image to the world of stoicism, believing that their lack of mirth indicated that they were godlier than other people. The problem with this view of Christianity is that it contradicts the plain reading of Jesus’ life. Weddings, small children, celebrations – it’s impossible to imagine Jesus at these events and not enjoying Himself. Pastor Mark will be sharing about the joy that is available to us, as we yield our lives to God, even through difficult times and even persecution. Throughout the history of the Church there have been groups who worked really hard to present an image to the world of stoicism, believing that their lack of mirth indicated that they were godlier than other people. The problem with this view of Christianity is that it contradicts the plain reading of Jesus’ life. Weddings, small children, celebrations – it’s impossible to imagine Jesus at these events and not enjoying Himself. Pastor Mark will be sharing about the joy that is available to us, as we yield our lives to God, even through difficult times and even persecution. Throughout the history of the Church there have been groups who worked really hard to present an image to the world of stoicism, believing that their lack of mirth indicated that they were godlier than other people. The problem with this view of Christianity is that it contradicts the plain reading of Jesus’ life. Weddings, small children, celebrations – it’s impossible to imagine Jesus at these events and not enjoying Himself. Pastor Mark will be sharing about the joy that is available to us, as we yield our lives to God, even through difficult times and even persecution. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000022925/LFL20171019.mp359de534898775.mp3 Thu, 19 Oct 2017 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer All around us we see people who live their lives as they see fit. Many come out and declare that they have no need for any god, let alone the God of the Bible. Those of us who have surrendered our lives to Christ, however, know differently. We need God. We need Jesus. Pastor Mark will be teaching about our tendency to want to live life our way, and the futility of doing so. He will be sharing Jesus’ words – that we are blessed when we recognize our inadequacy and submit to the will of God, turning control of our lives to Him. We’ll be cautioned that this shift in allegiances will have a price as well. All around us we see people who live their lives as they see fit. Many come out and declare that they have no need for any god, let alone the God of the Bible. Those of us who have surrendered our lives to Christ, however, know differently. We need God. We need Jesus. Pastor Mark will be teaching about our tendency to want to live life our way, and the futility of doing so. He will be sharing Jesus’ words – that we are blessed when we recognize our inadequacy and submit to the will of God, turning control of our lives to Him. We’ll be cautioned that this shift in allegiances will have a price as well. All around us we see people who live their lives as they see fit. Many come out and declare that they have no need for any god, let alone the God of the Bible. Those of us who have surrendered our lives to Christ, however, know differently. We need God. We need Jesus. Pastor Mark will be teaching about our tendency to want to live life our way, and the futility of doing so. He will be sharing Jesus’ words – that we are blessed when we recognize our inadequacy and submit to the will of God, turning control of our lives to Him. We’ll be cautioned that this shift in allegiances will have a price as well. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000022926/LFL20171018.mp359de53cebdff3.mp3 Wed, 18 Oct 2017 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer Many people – and some churches – emphasize external behavior and imply that if you look “right” to us, you must be right with God, too. The religious leaders of Jesus’ time had distilled their belief system down to that kind of thinking as well. What Jesus taught was the complete opposite. As Pastor Mark will be sharing, Jesus focused on the will of man, not what he looked like. He wanted us to allow Him to change us on the inside, for us to come under the rule of God, so that our lives would be truly different. He also warns us that as we allow this internal change, those around us would react to it – possibly negatively. Many people – and some churches – emphasize external behavior and imply that if you look “right” to us, you must be right with God, too. The religious leaders of Jesus’ time had distilled their belief system down to that kind of thinking as well. What Jesus taught was the complete opposite. As Pastor Mark will be sharing, Jesus focused on the will of man, not what he looked like. He wanted us to allow Him to change us on the inside, for us to come under the rule of God, so that our lives would be truly different. He also warns us that as we allow this internal change, those around us would react to it – possibly negatively. Many people – and some churches – emphasize external behavior and imply that if you look “right” to us, you must be right with God, too. The religious leaders of Jesus’ time had distilled their belief system down to that kind of thinking as well. What Jesus taught was the complete opposite. As Pastor Mark will be sharing, Jesus focused on the will of man, not what he looked like. He wanted us to allow Him to change us on the inside, for us to come under the rule of God, so that our lives would be truly different. He also warns us that as we allow this internal change, those around us would react to it – possibly negatively. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000022927/LFL20171017.mp359de544fdb7d5.mp3 Tue, 17 Oct 2017 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer Pastor Mark will be teaching from the book of Luke, chapter 6. We’ll be hearing about the story of Jesus healing the man with the withered hand – on the Sabbath. The text seems to indicate that Jesus was angry – with the religious leaders – because their blind allegiance to entrenched tradition had sucked the joy out of attending synagogue and the things that being Jewish was all about. We’ll learn about the faith of the crippled man as well as the unbelief of the Pharisees. And more about Jesus’ prayer life, and Whose priorities Jesus made every effort to discover and then follow. Pastor Mark will be teaching from the book of Luke, chapter 6. We’ll be hearing about the story of Jesus healing the man with the withered hand – on the Sabbath. The text seems to indicate that Jesus was angry – with the religious leaders – because their blind allegiance to entrenched tradition had sucked the joy out of attending synagogue and the things that being Jewish was all about. We’ll learn about the faith of the crippled man as well as the unbelief of the Pharisees. And more about Jesus’ prayer life, and Whose priorities Jesus made every effort to discover and then follow. Pastor Mark will be teaching from the book of Luke, chapter 6. We’ll be hearing about the story of Jesus healing the man with the withered hand – on the Sabbath. The text seems to indicate that Jesus was angry – with the religious leaders – because their blind allegiance to entrenched tradition had sucked the joy out of attending synagogue and the things that being Jewish was all about. We’ll learn about the faith of the crippled man as well as the unbelief of the Pharisees. And more about Jesus’ prayer life, and Whose priorities Jesus made every effort to discover and then follow. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000022928/LFL20171016.mp359de54d67a07b.mp3 Mon, 16 Oct 2017 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer We have seen throughout the book of Luke that Jesus was in the regular habit of attending Sabbath services, no matter where He was or what He was involved with. The Pharisees, on the other hand, were so focused on the appearance of godliness by their synagogue attendance that they completely missed the reason for being there. Pastor Mark will be teaching that church attendance is an activity we “get” to do rather than what we “have” to do, and that difference is in part because of the benefits we receive from corporate worship and fellowship. We pray this message stirs in your heart a desire to meet with other Christ followers, too. We have seen throughout the book of Luke that Jesus was in the regular habit of attending Sabbath services, no matter where He was or what He was involved with. The Pharisees, on the other hand, were so focused on the appearance of godliness by their synagogue attendance that they completely missed the reason for being there. Pastor Mark will be teaching that church attendance is an activity we “get” to do rather than what we “have” to do, and that difference is in part because of the benefits we receive from corporate worship and fellowship. We pray this message stirs in your heart a desire to meet with other Christ followers, too. We have seen throughout the book of Luke that Jesus was in the regular habit of attending Sabbath services, no matter where He was or what He was involved with. The Pharisees, on the other hand, were so focused on the appearance of godliness by their synagogue attendance that they completely missed the reason for being there. Pastor Mark will be teaching that church attendance is an activity we “get” to do rather than what we “have” to do, and that difference is in part because of the benefits we receive from corporate worship and fellowship. We pray this message stirs in your heart a desire to meet with other Christ followers, too. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000022583/LFL20171013.mp359d516bb204ad.mp3 Fri, 13 Oct 2017 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer It is very common for us, as we spend more time in church structure, to begin to equate our opinions about how things should be with God’s actual intent for us. This was the problem that the religious leaders of Jesus’ time had – they were missing God’s point. Jesus, in doing what He did, was trying to get their attention and get them to repent. They were unwilling to really hear what Jesus was saying, so they got the judgment that they deserved. Pastor Mark will be teaching on the importance of Jesus’ focus on man rather than on ritual, and the fact that God made the Sabbath (and other things) to serve man, not the other way around. It is very common for us, as we spend more time in church structure, to begin to equate our opinions about how things should be with God’s actual intent for us. This was the problem that the religious leaders of Jesus’ time had – they were missing God’s point. Jesus, in doing what He did, was trying to get their attention and get them to repent. They were unwilling to really hear what Jesus was saying, so they got the judgment that they deserved. Pastor Mark will be teaching on the importance of Jesus’ focus on man rather than on ritual, and the fact that God made the Sabbath (and other things) to serve man, not the other way around. It is very common for us, as we spend more time in church structure, to begin to equate our opinions about how things should be with God’s actual intent for us. This was the problem that the religious leaders of Jesus’ time had – they were missing God’s point. Jesus, in doing what He did, was trying to get their attention and get them to repent. They were unwilling to really hear what Jesus was saying, so they got the judgment that they deserved. Pastor Mark will be teaching on the importance of Jesus’ focus on man rather than on ritual, and the fact that God made the Sabbath (and other things) to serve man, not the other way around. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000022586/LFL20171012.mp359d5176de13fd.mp3 Thu, 12 Oct 2017 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer It’s easy to get caught up in the conflict between the Pharisees and scribes and Jesus – the attitudes of the religious leaders makes them kind of unsympathetic characters. We need to be careful to understand that there was a paradigm shift occurring – not just in the way that God was to be approached, but also in who was now allowed to approach Him. Pastor Mark will be teaching about the new wine – grace versus the old wine – law, and how radical this new thinking was for the Jew, whose religious experience was permeated with ritual. God help us to constantly be thinking like Jesus thinks. It’s easy to get caught up in the conflict between the Pharisees and scribes and Jesus – the attitudes of the religious leaders makes them kind of unsympathetic characters. We need to be careful to understand that there was a paradigm shift occurring – not just in the way that God was to be approached, but also in who was now allowed to approach Him. Pastor Mark will be teaching about the new wine – grace versus the old wine – law, and how radical this new thinking was for the Jew, whose religious experience was permeated with ritual. God help us to constantly be thinking like Jesus thinks. It’s easy to get caught up in the conflict between the Pharisees and scribes and Jesus – the attitudes of the religious leaders makes them kind of unsympathetic characters. We need to be careful to understand that there was a paradigm shift occurring – not just in the way that God was to be approached, but also in who was now allowed to approach Him. Pastor Mark will be teaching about the new wine – grace versus the old wine – law, and how radical this new thinking was for the Jew, whose religious experience was permeated with ritual. God help us to constantly be thinking like Jesus thinks. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000022587/LFL20171011.mp359d517fbea87c.mp3 Wed, 11 Oct 2017 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer As we get older, we tend to become more resistant to change in our routine or ways of thinking. The same thing can happen with a business or in a church. This is what happened to the Pharisees – they were so sure they knew how God was doing things, which was the way He’d been doing them for the previous thousand years or so. Pastor Mark will be sharing the dangers of remaining entrenched in what was done before instead of trying to be a part of what God is doing now. Jesus came and challenged the status quo, and eventually He was executed for it – but that didn’t mean that He was wrong. As we get older, we tend to become more resistant to change in our routine or ways of thinking. The same thing can happen with a business or in a church. This is what happened to the Pharisees – they were so sure they knew how God was doing things, which was the way He’d been doing them for the previous thousand years or so. Pastor Mark will be sharing the dangers of remaining entrenched in what was done before instead of trying to be a part of what God is doing now. Jesus came and challenged the status quo, and eventually He was executed for it – but that didn’t mean that He was wrong. As we get older, we tend to become more resistant to change in our routine or ways of thinking. The same thing can happen with a business or in a church. This is what happened to the Pharisees – they were so sure they knew how God was doing things, which was the way He’d been doing them for the previous thousand years or so. Pastor Mark will be sharing the dangers of remaining entrenched in what was done before instead of trying to be a part of what God is doing now. Jesus came and challenged the status quo, and eventually He was executed for it – but that didn’t mean that He was wrong. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000022588/LFL20171010.mp359d51880100a2.mp3 Tue, 10 Oct 2017 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer One of the problems we sometimes have as Christians is being critical of other Christians who spend what we think of as too much time with their non-Christian friends. The Pharisees kind of had the same complaint of Jesus. Jesus, however, was trying to help them understand that it was time for new thinking. Pastor Mark will be introducing three words for today – NEW, STRETCH, CHANGE – and how those apply to the Gospel and to our lives. Jesus sees the potential in every person; we need to do the same. We need to proclaim the Good News – that the Son of Man came to seek and to save those who are lost. One of the problems we sometimes have as Christians is being critical of other Christians who spend what we think of as too much time with their non-Christian friends. The Pharisees kind of had the same complaint of Jesus. Jesus, however, was trying to help them understand that it was time for new thinking. Pastor Mark will be introducing three words for today – NEW, STRETCH, CHANGE – and how those apply to the Gospel and to our lives. Jesus sees the potential in every person; we need to do the same. We need to proclaim the Good News – that the Son of Man came to seek and to save those who are lost. One of the problems we sometimes have as Christians is being critical of other Christians who spend what we think of as too much time with their non-Christian friends. The Pharisees kind of had the same complaint of Jesus. Jesus, however, was trying to help them understand that it was time for new thinking. Pastor Mark will be introducing three words for today – NEW, STRETCH, CHANGE – and how those apply to the Gospel and to our lives. Jesus sees the potential in every person; we need to do the same. We need to proclaim the Good News – that the Son of Man came to seek and to save those who are lost. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000022589/LFL20171009.mp359d5190b05d15.mp3 Mon, 09 Oct 2017 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer It’s interesting to read through the Gospels and follow the story of Jesus and his brief sojourn on this earth. Pastor Mark will be continuing through the book of Luke, showing us what Jesus did and said. He said He came to forgive men of their sin – forgiven means removed and forgotten. The problem for the Pharisees is that they knew that only God can forgive sin; they had to decide if they believed Jesus is God or not. Pastor Mark will be teaching on the purpose of communion, and the four points of examination: looking back to the cross, looking within, looking forward, and looking around. It’s interesting to read through the Gospels and follow the story of Jesus and his brief sojourn on this earth. Pastor Mark will be continuing through the book of Luke, showing us what Jesus did and said. He said He came to forgive men of their sin – forgiven means removed and forgotten. The problem for the Pharisees is that they knew that only God can forgive sin; they had to decide if they believed Jesus is God or not. Pastor Mark will be teaching on the purpose of communion, and the four points of examination: looking back to the cross, looking within, looking forward, and looking around. It’s interesting to read through the Gospels and follow the story of Jesus and his brief sojourn on this earth. Pastor Mark will be continuing through the book of Luke, showing us what Jesus did and said. He said He came to forgive men of their sin – forgiven means removed and forgotten. The problem for the Pharisees is that they knew that only God can forgive sin; they had to decide if they believed Jesus is God or not. Pastor Mark will be teaching on the purpose of communion, and the four points of examination: looking back to the cross, looking within, looking forward, and looking around. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000021903/LFL20171006.mp359c008376feee.mp3 Fri, 06 Oct 2017 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer Everybody prefers love to hate or indifference. Jesus came to model to us what love is and what love requires from us. Love is a verb – it requires us to act, not just talk about how we “love”. Pastor Mark is sharing from the book of Luke about Jesus’ everyday life, and teaching on what Jesus did and how we are to learn from His example. Getting people to Jesus requires compassion, boldness, and determination. The text will contain an example of love in action, as four guys help out their crippled friend. We’ll also see Jesus begin to butt heads with the religious leaders as He begins to assert Himself as God. Everybody prefers love to hate or indifference. Jesus came to model to us what love is and what love requires from us. Love is a verb – it requires us to act, not just talk about how we “love”. Pastor Mark is sharing from the book of Luke about Jesus’ everyday life, and teaching on what Jesus did and how we are to learn from His example. Getting people to Jesus requires compassion, boldness, and determination. The text will contain an example of love in action, as four guys help out their crippled friend. We’ll also see Jesus begin to butt heads with the religious leaders as He begins to assert Himself as God. Everybody prefers love to hate or indifference. Jesus came to model to us what love is and what love requires from us. Love is a verb – it requires us to act, not just talk about how we “love”. Pastor Mark is sharing from the book of Luke about Jesus’ everyday life, and teaching on what Jesus did and how we are to learn from His example. Getting people to Jesus requires compassion, boldness, and determination. The text will contain an example of love in action, as four guys help out their crippled friend. We’ll also see Jesus begin to butt heads with the religious leaders as He begins to assert Himself as God. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000021904/LFL20171005.mp359c008bbb7d5e.mp3 Thu, 05 Oct 2017 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer Jesus’ ministry was revolutionary to the Jews, because it was one that was based on meeting external as well as internal needs. As His followers, it is important for us to learn not just what He did but why He did it. Pastor Mark will be showing us that Jesus teaches us to focus on the individual and their need. As we watch Jesus heal the sick, we see that one touch from Dr. Jesus can change your life and your world forever. Of course, as He performed these miracles, His fame spread and there was more demands on His time. But we see that He doesn’t alter His routine – He continues to spend lots of time in prayer. Jesus’ ministry was revolutionary to the Jews, because it was one that was based on meeting external as well as internal needs. As His followers, it is important for us to learn not just what He did but why He did it. Pastor Mark will be showing us that Jesus teaches us to focus on the individual and their need. As we watch Jesus heal the sick, we see that one touch from Dr. Jesus can change your life and your world forever. Of course, as He performed these miracles, His fame spread and there was more demands on His time. But we see that He doesn’t alter His routine – He continues to spend lots of time in prayer. Jesus’ ministry was revolutionary to the Jews, because it was one that was based on meeting external as well as internal needs. As His followers, it is important for us to learn not just what He did but why He did it. Pastor Mark will be showing us that Jesus teaches us to focus on the individual and their need. As we watch Jesus heal the sick, we see that one touch from Dr. Jesus can change your life and your world forever. Of course, as He performed these miracles, His fame spread and there was more demands on His time. But we see that He doesn’t alter His routine – He continues to spend lots of time in prayer. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000021905/LFL20171004.mp359c0093dc5923.mp3 Wed, 04 Oct 2017 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer Before we became Christ followers, we may have thought we had an idea of what being a Christian actually was. After our conversion, we realized that we didn’t really have any notion of what this life with God was about. In today’s teaching, Pastor Mark will be reminding us that once Jesus comes on board of the boat of our lives, everything changes. Even though many times difficulties of a kind we hadn’t previously known arise, we have the peace and contentment that God has promised to those who choose to follow Him. I would encourage you to celebrate this life you now have and to share with those around you the love of Christ. Before we became Christ followers, we may have thought we had an idea of what being a Christian actually was. After our conversion, we realized that we didn’t really have any notion of what this life with God was about. In today’s teaching, Pastor Mark will be reminding us that once Jesus comes on board of the boat of our lives, everything changes. Even though many times difficulties of a kind we hadn’t previously known arise, we have the peace and contentment that God has promised to those who choose to follow Him. I would encourage you to celebrate this life you now have and to share with those around you the love of Christ. Before we became Christ followers, we may have thought we had an idea of what being a Christian actually was. After our conversion, we realized that we didn’t really have any notion of what this life with God was about. In today’s teaching, Pastor Mark will be reminding us that once Jesus comes on board of the boat of our lives, everything changes. Even though many times difficulties of a kind we hadn’t previously known arise, we have the peace and contentment that God has promised to those who choose to follow Him. I would encourage you to celebrate this life you now have and to share with those around you the love of Christ. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000021906/LFL20171003.mp359c009c6afeeb.mp3 Tue, 03 Oct 2017 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer Even though we are told to “make disciples of all nations”, oftentimes we are not aware of what being a disciple of Christ actually is and what it requires of us. Pastor Mark will be using the story of the miraculous catch of fish to illustrate the process that Peter went through in embracing his position as a disciple of Jesus. He will also be showing how the actions of being a disciple require a mindset that is radically different than the one that we are raised with and encouraged to embrace. May God grant you the grace to humbly follow His instruction and become the disciple of Christ that God wants you to be. Even though we are told to “make disciples of all nations”, oftentimes we are not aware of what being a disciple of Christ actually is and what it requires of us. Pastor Mark will be using the story of the miraculous catch of fish to illustrate the process that Peter went through in embracing his position as a disciple of Jesus. He will also be showing how the actions of being a disciple require a mindset that is radically different than the one that we are raised with and encouraged to embrace. May God grant you the grace to humbly follow His instruction and become the disciple of Christ that God wants you to be. Even though we are told to “make disciples of all nations”, oftentimes we are not aware of what being a disciple of Christ actually is and what it requires of us. Pastor Mark will be using the story of the miraculous catch of fish to illustrate the process that Peter went through in embracing his position as a disciple of Jesus. He will also be showing how the actions of being a disciple require a mindset that is radically different than the one that we are raised with and encouraged to embrace. May God grant you the grace to humbly follow His instruction and become the disciple of Christ that God wants you to be. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000021907/LFL20171002.mp359c00a4f66eca.mp3 Mon, 02 Oct 2017 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer Critics of Christianity sometimes say that one of their problems with following Jesus is that it seems to be what they call a “blind faith”. We know that that’s not true at all, but sometimes we are asked to do something that seems to make no sense from the human perspective. Pastor Mark will be sharing such a story, the story of Peter and Andrew’s miraculous haul of fish. Pastor Mark will be reminding us of our greater need to trust than to know, that Jesus knows infinitely more than we do, and that we need to just obey Him. We hope that this teaching will encourage you to, as the old spiritual says, “trust and obey”. Critics of Christianity sometimes say that one of their problems with following Jesus is that it seems to be what they call a “blind faith”. We know that that’s not true at all, but sometimes we are asked to do something that seems to make no sense from the human perspective. Pastor Mark will be sharing such a story, the story of Peter and Andrew’s miraculous haul of fish. Pastor Mark will be reminding us of our greater need to trust than to know, that Jesus knows infinitely more than we do, and that we need to just obey Him. We hope that this teaching will encourage you to, as the old spiritual says, “trust and obey”. Critics of Christianity sometimes say that one of their problems with following Jesus is that it seems to be what they call a “blind faith”. We know that that’s not true at all, but sometimes we are asked to do something that seems to make no sense from the human perspective. Pastor Mark will be sharing such a story, the story of Peter and Andrew’s miraculous haul of fish. Pastor Mark will be reminding us of our greater need to trust than to know, that Jesus knows infinitely more than we do, and that we need to just obey Him. We hope that this teaching will encourage you to, as the old spiritual says, “trust and obey”. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000021898/LFL20170929.mp359c0041e71a27.mp3 Fri, 29 Sep 2017 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer These days when someone finds a way to produce something successfully, they are usually encouraged to mimic the steps they took in their quest for success. Jesus took a different path. Often, after He had a successful healing ministry in a town, He would find a place to be alone, and then leave the site of success to go to another town, instead of capitalizing upon the notoriety He had just created. Pastor Mark will be teaching on the importance of listening to the promptings of the Holy Spirit rather than the advice of human marketers so that we can be sure that we are doing the will of God. These days when someone finds a way to produce something successfully, they are usually encouraged to mimic the steps they took in their quest for success. Jesus took a different path. Often, after He had a successful healing ministry in a town, He would find a place to be alone, and then leave the site of success to go to another town, instead of capitalizing upon the notoriety He had just created. Pastor Mark will be teaching on the importance of listening to the promptings of the Holy Spirit rather than the advice of human marketers so that we can be sure that we are doing the will of God. These days when someone finds a way to produce something successfully, they are usually encouraged to mimic the steps they took in their quest for success. Jesus took a different path. Often, after He had a successful healing ministry in a town, He would find a place to be alone, and then leave the site of success to go to another town, instead of capitalizing upon the notoriety He had just created. Pastor Mark will be teaching on the importance of listening to the promptings of the Holy Spirit rather than the advice of human marketers so that we can be sure that we are doing the will of God. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000021899/LFL20170928.mp359c004b203d7d.mp3 Thu, 28 Sep 2017 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer It’s so easy to focus on the miracles and other amazing things that Jesus did while He was on the earth, and we think that we’d like to be able to replicate those actions. As Pastor Mark has been teaching, the power and authority that Jesus had has been passed on to us through the baptism of the Holy Spirit and our obedience to His leading. What often gets missed and even ignored in the recounting of Jesus’ miraculous actions is the prep work He did; hours and hours away from the busyness of the activities, in prayer to the Father. It’s vital that we remember to include this aspect of Jesus’ life if we hope to succeed in the same way. It’s so easy to focus on the miracles and other amazing things that Jesus did while He was on the earth, and we think that we’d like to be able to replicate those actions. As Pastor Mark has been teaching, the power and authority that Jesus had has been passed on to us through the baptism of the Holy Spirit and our obedience to His leading. What often gets missed and even ignored in the recounting of Jesus’ miraculous actions is the prep work He did; hours and hours away from the busyness of the activities, in prayer to the Father. It’s vital that we remember to include this aspect of Jesus’ life if we hope to succeed in the same way. It’s so easy to focus on the miracles and other amazing things that Jesus did while He was on the earth, and we think that we’d like to be able to replicate those actions. As Pastor Mark has been teaching, the power and authority that Jesus had has been passed on to us through the baptism of the Holy Spirit and our obedience to His leading. What often gets missed and even ignored in the recounting of Jesus’ miraculous actions is the prep work He did; hours and hours away from the busyness of the activities, in prayer to the Father. It’s vital that we remember to include this aspect of Jesus’ life if we hope to succeed in the same way. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000021900/LFL201709271.mp359c0055434893.mp3 Wed, 27 Sep 2017 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer The Bible tells us that when Jesus came on the scene and began teaching, the people were amazed because He taught as one having authority, unlike their usual teachers. Jesus will at a later time declare that ALL authority has been given to Himself. Pastor Mark will be sharing stories of Jesus from the book of Luke, which recounts instances where Jesus demonstrates His power and authority. In the sermon where He declares Himself to be the Messiah, He indicates He has come to meet all of our needs. He declares that He will meet our needs in the church, the home, and the marketplace. The Bible tells us that when Jesus came on the scene and began teaching, the people were amazed because He taught as one having authority, unlike their usual teachers. Jesus will at a later time declare that ALL authority has been given to Himself. Pastor Mark will be sharing stories of Jesus from the book of Luke, which recounts instances where Jesus demonstrates His power and authority. In the sermon where He declares Himself to be the Messiah, He indicates He has come to meet all of our needs. He declares that He will meet our needs in the church, the home, and the marketplace. The Bible tells us that when Jesus came on the scene and began teaching, the people were amazed because He taught as one having authority, unlike their usual teachers. Jesus will at a later time declare that ALL authority has been given to Himself. Pastor Mark will be sharing stories of Jesus from the book of Luke, which recounts instances where Jesus demonstrates His power and authority. In the sermon where He declares Himself to be the Messiah, He indicates He has come to meet all of our needs. He declares that He will meet our needs in the church, the home, and the marketplace. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000021901/LFL20170926.mp359c005f2d093b.mp3 Tue, 26 Sep 2017 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer In the book of Luke, there are many times where the scripture mentions that Jesus was “in the power of the Spirit” or “returned in the power of the Spirit”. Being in close communion to the Holy Spirit was essential to Jesus’ success in His ministry. Pastor Mark will be teaching on the necessity of our having the Holy Spirit flowing through us to reach the lost. He will be reminding us that we can’t minister to others until we’ve been ministered to, and that God provides for us and then through us. The Holy Spirit wants to use us to spread the love of Christ, which happens when we allow the Spirit to overflow from us to others. In the book of Luke, there are many times where the scripture mentions that Jesus was “in the power of the Spirit” or “returned in the power of the Spirit”. Being in close communion to the Holy Spirit was essential to Jesus’ success in His ministry. Pastor Mark will be teaching on the necessity of our having the Holy Spirit flowing through us to reach the lost. He will be reminding us that we can’t minister to others until we’ve been ministered to, and that God provides for us and then through us. The Holy Spirit wants to use us to spread the love of Christ, which happens when we allow the Spirit to overflow from us to others. In the book of Luke, there are many times where the scripture mentions that Jesus was “in the power of the Spirit” or “returned in the power of the Spirit”. Being in close communion to the Holy Spirit was essential to Jesus’ success in His ministry. Pastor Mark will be teaching on the necessity of our having the Holy Spirit flowing through us to reach the lost. He will be reminding us that we can’t minister to others until we’ve been ministered to, and that God provides for us and then through us. The Holy Spirit wants to use us to spread the love of Christ, which happens when we allow the Spirit to overflow from us to others. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000021902/LFL20170925.mp359c0067410ec7.mp3 Mon, 25 Sep 2017 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer Jesus wants us to be free. Jesus wants us to know the Truth. Satan wants to keep us blinded to the truth of freedom through Christ. We all have friends or relatives that, no matter how the Gospel is presented to them, just don’t seem to understand what’s being said. Pastor Mark will teach about the role of the Holy Spirit in opening our eyes to the reality of Jesus and salvation. In addition, we’ll learn of Jesus’ role in breaking bondages both physical and spiritual. God is for us, and to prove it He sent Jesus to repair the damage that mankind did to themselves as a result of the Fall. Jesus wants us to be free. Jesus wants us to know the Truth. Satan wants to keep us blinded to the truth of freedom through Christ. We all have friends or relatives that, no matter how the Gospel is presented to them, just don’t seem to understand what’s being said. Pastor Mark will teach about the role of the Holy Spirit in opening our eyes to the reality of Jesus and salvation. In addition, we’ll learn of Jesus’ role in breaking bondages both physical and spiritual. God is for us, and to prove it He sent Jesus to repair the damage that mankind did to themselves as a result of the Fall. Jesus wants us to be free. Jesus wants us to know the Truth. Satan wants to keep us blinded to the truth of freedom through Christ. We all have friends or relatives that, no matter how the Gospel is presented to them, just don’t seem to understand what’s being said. Pastor Mark will teach about the role of the Holy Spirit in opening our eyes to the reality of Jesus and salvation. In addition, we’ll learn of Jesus’ role in breaking bondages both physical and spiritual. God is for us, and to prove it He sent Jesus to repair the damage that mankind did to themselves as a result of the Fall. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000021798/LFL20170922.mp359b988d9730da.mp3 Fri, 22 Sep 2017 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer These days, many Christians in America seem to look at church attendance as optional. The church around the world often meets despite many inconveniences, including the threat of arrest and torture. The book of Luke indicates that Jesus was in the habit of being in synagogue every Sabbath. If we desire to follow Jesus’ example, it’s clear that we need to attend church regularly. Pastor Mark will be teaching about why church attendance is important, as well as continuing to show what Jesus, our example, did in living His life. He’ll also be covering what the Good News of the Gospel is and how it relates to us. These days, many Christians in America seem to look at church attendance as optional. The church around the world often meets despite many inconveniences, including the threat of arrest and torture. The book of Luke indicates that Jesus was in the habit of being in synagogue every Sabbath. If we desire to follow Jesus’ example, it’s clear that we need to attend church regularly. Pastor Mark will be teaching about why church attendance is important, as well as continuing to show what Jesus, our example, did in living His life. He’ll also be covering what the Good News of the Gospel is and how it relates to us. These days, many Christians in America seem to look at church attendance as optional. The church around the world often meets despite many inconveniences, including the threat of arrest and torture. The book of Luke indicates that Jesus was in the habit of being in synagogue every Sabbath. If we desire to follow Jesus’ example, it’s clear that we need to attend church regularly. Pastor Mark will be teaching about why church attendance is important, as well as continuing to show what Jesus, our example, did in living His life. He’ll also be covering what the Good News of the Gospel is and how it relates to us. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000021799/LFL20170921.mp359b9896b9dcaa.mp3 Thu, 21 Sep 2017 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer When we hear Jesus tell his disciples that they would do greater things than He did, and we see the book of Acts, it’s easy to look at the results and say, “yeah, that was cool how God used them!” The problem for us is that we think that there’s NO WAY that God could use us like that! Pastor Mark will be teaching us from the Word that yes, we can live lives similar to the apostles. We’ll learn how to be reliant upon the Holy Spirit to lead and control our lives, and allow the Spirit to give us the strength and courage needed to overcome the desires of the flesh. Then, we’ll see God change lives as we touch people in His power! When we hear Jesus tell his disciples that they would do greater things than He did, and we see the book of Acts, it’s easy to look at the results and say, “yeah, that was cool how God used them!” The problem for us is that we think that there’s NO WAY that God could use us like that! Pastor Mark will be teaching us from the Word that yes, we can live lives similar to the apostles. We’ll learn how to be reliant upon the Holy Spirit to lead and control our lives, and allow the Spirit to give us the strength and courage needed to overcome the desires of the flesh. Then, we’ll see God change lives as we touch people in His power! When we hear Jesus tell his disciples that they would do greater things than He did, and we see the book of Acts, it’s easy to look at the results and say, “yeah, that was cool how God used them!” The problem for us is that we think that there’s NO WAY that God could use us like that! Pastor Mark will be teaching us from the Word that yes, we can live lives similar to the apostles. We’ll learn how to be reliant upon the Holy Spirit to lead and control our lives, and allow the Spirit to give us the strength and courage needed to overcome the desires of the flesh. Then, we’ll see God change lives as we touch people in His power! http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000021800/LFL201709201.mp359b98a84261a7.mp3 Wed, 20 Sep 2017 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer Do you ever think that you can be a better-behaved Christian than you currently are? If you’re honest, you’ll say, “of course!” As we look at the life of Jesus, it’s easy to see the gap between what He did and said and what we do and say. Pastor Mark will be teaching on the importance of doing life the way that Jesus did, to achieve the results that Jesus did. We’ll hear how to trust the Holy Spirit to help us deal with the fear we might have, any apathy that might pop up, and the importance of humility. The best news is that living the Spirit-filled life is possible for the likes of you and me, if we’re willing to do it the same way Jesus did! Do you ever think that you can be a better-behaved Christian than you currently are? If you’re honest, you’ll say, “of course!” As we look at the life of Jesus, it’s easy to see the gap between what He did and said and what we do and say. Pastor Mark will be teaching on the importance of doing life the way that Jesus did, to achieve the results that Jesus did. We’ll hear how to trust the Holy Spirit to help us deal with the fear we might have, any apathy that might pop up, and the importance of humility. The best news is that living the Spirit-filled life is possible for the likes of you and me, if we’re willing to do it the same way Jesus did! Do you ever think that you can be a better-behaved Christian than you currently are? If you’re honest, you’ll say, “of course!” As we look at the life of Jesus, it’s easy to see the gap between what He did and said and what we do and say. Pastor Mark will be teaching on the importance of doing life the way that Jesus did, to achieve the results that Jesus did. We’ll hear how to trust the Holy Spirit to help us deal with the fear we might have, any apathy that might pop up, and the importance of humility. The best news is that living the Spirit-filled life is possible for the likes of you and me, if we’re willing to do it the same way Jesus did! http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000021801/LFL20170919.mp359b98aae9a22a.mp3 Tue, 19 Sep 2017 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer As we continue in the fourth chapter of Luke, we’re reminded of the importance Jesus put on being controlled by and filled with the Holy Spirit. Since Jesus couldn’t fulfill the role He had come to do using only human strength and wisdom, it was critical that He rely on the Holy Spirit to supply what He, Jesus, lacked. Pastor Mark will remind us that although we have access to the same Holy Spirit baptism and control, we can’t do what Jesus did because we leak. Our taking back control from the Holy Spirit keeps us from perfectly following the will of God, so we need to constantly be refilled with the Holy Spirit. As we continue in the fourth chapter of Luke, we’re reminded of the importance Jesus put on being controlled by and filled with the Holy Spirit. Since Jesus couldn’t fulfill the role He had come to do using only human strength and wisdom, it was critical that He rely on the Holy Spirit to supply what He, Jesus, lacked. Pastor Mark will remind us that although we have access to the same Holy Spirit baptism and control, we can’t do what Jesus did because we leak. Our taking back control from the Holy Spirit keeps us from perfectly following the will of God, so we need to constantly be refilled with the Holy Spirit. As we continue in the fourth chapter of Luke, we’re reminded of the importance Jesus put on being controlled by and filled with the Holy Spirit. Since Jesus couldn’t fulfill the role He had come to do using only human strength and wisdom, it was critical that He rely on the Holy Spirit to supply what He, Jesus, lacked. Pastor Mark will remind us that although we have access to the same Holy Spirit baptism and control, we can’t do what Jesus did because we leak. Our taking back control from the Holy Spirit keeps us from perfectly following the will of God, so we need to constantly be refilled with the Holy Spirit. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000021802/LFL20170918.mp359b98b72b0aad.mp3 Mon, 18 Sep 2017 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer You know, it’s pretty natural for people to seek attention. As infants we are the center of attention, and we try to perpetuate that as long as possible. If you reflect on the life and words of Jesus, you will see that He was always trying to deflect attention from Himself, always crediting God the Father as the source of His power and the impetus behind the miracles He performed. Pastor Mark will be teaching us, using the example of Jesus, how to overcome temptation. He will be stressing the importance of knowing what God’s word actually says, and having the Word deep inside us so we can resist the devil as well as our own sin nature. You know, it’s pretty natural for people to seek attention. As infants we are the center of attention, and we try to perpetuate that as long as possible. If you reflect on the life and words of Jesus, you will see that He was always trying to deflect attention from Himself, always crediting God the Father as the source of His power and the impetus behind the miracles He performed. Pastor Mark will be teaching us, using the example of Jesus, how to overcome temptation. He will be stressing the importance of knowing what God’s word actually says, and having the Word deep inside us so we can resist the devil as well as our own sin nature. You know, it’s pretty natural for people to seek attention. As infants we are the center of attention, and we try to perpetuate that as long as possible. If you reflect on the life and words of Jesus, you will see that He was always trying to deflect attention from Himself, always crediting God the Father as the source of His power and the impetus behind the miracles He performed. Pastor Mark will be teaching us, using the example of Jesus, how to overcome temptation. He will be stressing the importance of knowing what God’s word actually says, and having the Word deep inside us so we can resist the devil as well as our own sin nature. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000021623/LFL20170915.mp359ad90e309f93.mp3 Fri, 15 Sep 2017 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer Jesus’ story in the Gospels is not only given to us to try to know about Him and eventually to know Him in relationship, it’s here for us to understand how to successfully live the Christian life. The hallmark of Jesus’ life is His total dependence upon the Holy Spirit for the power to do what it was He needed to do. The story of Satan’s unsuccessful attempt to get Jesus to do things in His human power rather than through the power of the Holy Spirit and in God’s timing is a poignant lesson for us on how not only to survive, but thrive as we are faced with temptations from without as well as from within. Jesus’ story in the Gospels is not only given to us to try to know about Him and eventually to know Him in relationship, it’s here for us to understand how to successfully live the Christian life. The hallmark of Jesus’ life is His total dependence upon the Holy Spirit for the power to do what it was He needed to do. The story of Satan’s unsuccessful attempt to get Jesus to do things in His human power rather than through the power of the Holy Spirit and in God’s timing is a poignant lesson for us on how not only to survive, but thrive as we are faced with temptations from without as well as from within. Jesus’ story in the Gospels is not only given to us to try to know about Him and eventually to know Him in relationship, it’s here for us to understand how to successfully live the Christian life. The hallmark of Jesus’ life is His total dependence upon the Holy Spirit for the power to do what it was He needed to do. The story of Satan’s unsuccessful attempt to get Jesus to do things in His human power rather than through the power of the Holy Spirit and in God’s timing is a poignant lesson for us on how not only to survive, but thrive as we are faced with temptations from without as well as from within. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000021624/LFL20170914.mp359ad916d4a2d2.mp3 Thu, 14 Sep 2017 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer It’s always pleasing to find a shortcut to doing a job or while driving. Shortcuts in work and driving save time and frustration. Shortcuts in the Christian walk, however, don’t work out so well. God has a plan for us and a timing for that plan – and if we try to get ahead of Him things rarely end well. Pastor Mark is teaching from Luke and showing us how Jesus handled things like temptation. Jesus resisted temptation because He was filled with the Holy Spirit and He didn’t rely on His strength to resist the devil – He used scripture and the power of the Holy Spirit. And He expects us to do the same. It’s always pleasing to find a shortcut to doing a job or while driving. Shortcuts in work and driving save time and frustration. Shortcuts in the Christian walk, however, don’t work out so well. God has a plan for us and a timing for that plan – and if we try to get ahead of Him things rarely end well. Pastor Mark is teaching from Luke and showing us how Jesus handled things like temptation. Jesus resisted temptation because He was filled with the Holy Spirit and He didn’t rely on His strength to resist the devil – He used scripture and the power of the Holy Spirit. And He expects us to do the same. It’s always pleasing to find a shortcut to doing a job or while driving. Shortcuts in work and driving save time and frustration. Shortcuts in the Christian walk, however, don’t work out so well. God has a plan for us and a timing for that plan – and if we try to get ahead of Him things rarely end well. Pastor Mark is teaching from Luke and showing us how Jesus handled things like temptation. Jesus resisted temptation because He was filled with the Holy Spirit and He didn’t rely on His strength to resist the devil – He used scripture and the power of the Holy Spirit. And He expects us to do the same. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000021625/LFL20170913.mp359ad91eee6e2a.mp3 Wed, 13 Sep 2017 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer It’s easy to get caught up in the daily grind and get overly focused on what’s happening in our own lives. Pastor Mark will be continuing his teaching from the book of Luke, and expanding on what the Bible is saying to us. Jesus’ life shows us that we must have the Holy Spirit filling us, being active in our lives for us to achieve the purpose God has for us. The Holy Spirit wants to overflow our lives to a needy world, and to demonstrate to them the love God has for them. We will be reminded that the only thing that matters to God is lost people, that God sent Jesus to find His lost kids, and we are here to tell them about Jesus. It’s easy to get caught up in the daily grind and get overly focused on what’s happening in our own lives. Pastor Mark will be continuing his teaching from the book of Luke, and expanding on what the Bible is saying to us. Jesus’ life shows us that we must have the Holy Spirit filling us, being active in our lives for us to achieve the purpose God has for us. The Holy Spirit wants to overflow our lives to a needy world, and to demonstrate to them the love God has for them. We will be reminded that the only thing that matters to God is lost people, that God sent Jesus to find His lost kids, and we are here to tell them about Jesus. It’s easy to get caught up in the daily grind and get overly focused on what’s happening in our own lives. Pastor Mark will be continuing his teaching from the book of Luke, and expanding on what the Bible is saying to us. Jesus’ life shows us that we must have the Holy Spirit filling us, being active in our lives for us to achieve the purpose God has for us. The Holy Spirit wants to overflow our lives to a needy world, and to demonstrate to them the love God has for them. We will be reminded that the only thing that matters to God is lost people, that God sent Jesus to find His lost kids, and we are here to tell them about Jesus. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000021626/LFL20170912.mp359ad927184caa.mp3 Tue, 12 Sep 2017 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer It’s hard to live this life, isn’t it? We struggle to do and say the right things with varying degrees of success. God, however, knew we couldn’t do this life alone – so He sent the Spirit. Just as He did with Jesus, the Spirit helps us to know God’s will. In the process of teaching from Luke, Pastor Mark will be reminding us of the various roles of the Holy Spirit and how He helped Jesus. Jesus spent a lot of time praying, which allowed Him to hear from the Spirit, giving Him direction for what He was to do and say. Listen to what is being said and ask God to help you apply these principles to your life. It’s hard to live this life, isn’t it? We struggle to do and say the right things with varying degrees of success. God, however, knew we couldn’t do this life alone – so He sent the Spirit. Just as He did with Jesus, the Spirit helps us to know God’s will. In the process of teaching from Luke, Pastor Mark will be reminding us of the various roles of the Holy Spirit and how He helped Jesus. Jesus spent a lot of time praying, which allowed Him to hear from the Spirit, giving Him direction for what He was to do and say. Listen to what is being said and ask God to help you apply these principles to your life. It’s hard to live this life, isn’t it? We struggle to do and say the right things with varying degrees of success. God, however, knew we couldn’t do this life alone – so He sent the Spirit. Just as He did with Jesus, the Spirit helps us to know God’s will. In the process of teaching from Luke, Pastor Mark will be reminding us of the various roles of the Holy Spirit and how He helped Jesus. Jesus spent a lot of time praying, which allowed Him to hear from the Spirit, giving Him direction for what He was to do and say. Listen to what is being said and ask God to help you apply these principles to your life. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000021627/LFL20170911.mp359ad92f9a252c.mp3 Mon, 11 Sep 2017 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer We are continuing Pastor Mark’s teaching on the Holy Spirit, and how it’s important to remember that the Holy Spirit was essential to Jesus’ life and His ministry. The Spirit-filled life is vital for every single Christ follower, and we need to do what Jesus did, which was to be baptized in the Holy Spirit and be completely submitted to and controlled by God. We need to remember to allow the Holy Spirit to do the jobs He is here to do, namely to indwell us constantly, convict us of sin, teach us and remind us of God’s words to us, and to comfort us and encourage us when we are attacked by the enemy. We are continuing Pastor Mark’s teaching on the Holy Spirit, and how it’s important to remember that the Holy Spirit was essential to Jesus’ life and His ministry. The Spirit-filled life is vital for every single Christ follower, and we need to do what Jesus did, which was to be baptized in the Holy Spirit and be completely submitted to and controlled by God. We need to remember to allow the Holy Spirit to do the jobs He is here to do, namely to indwell us constantly, convict us of sin, teach us and remind us of God’s words to us, and to comfort us and encourage us when we are attacked by the enemy. We are continuing Pastor Mark’s teaching on the Holy Spirit, and how it’s important to remember that the Holy Spirit was essential to Jesus’ life and His ministry. The Spirit-filled life is vital for every single Christ follower, and we need to do what Jesus did, which was to be baptized in the Holy Spirit and be completely submitted to and controlled by God. We need to remember to allow the Holy Spirit to do the jobs He is here to do, namely to indwell us constantly, convict us of sin, teach us and remind us of God’s words to us, and to comfort us and encourage us when we are attacked by the enemy. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000021496/LFL20170908.mp359a6f8ae79196.mp3 Fri, 08 Sep 2017 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer When we look at the life of Jesus and the things He did – the miracles He performed and the lives that were impacted by Him – and contrast all of that with our sometimes mundane lives, it can be depressing. Jesus promised that we would be able to do the same things He did, but we don’t have the power, the holiness that we see in His life. Pastor Mark will be reminding us of the need to be filled with the Holy Spirit as we were designed to be, being obedient to the Spirit’s prompting and trusting Him for the outcome, and realizing that living like Jesus is not some task to perform, but a lifestyle to embrace. When we look at the life of Jesus and the things He did – the miracles He performed and the lives that were impacted by Him – and contrast all of that with our sometimes mundane lives, it can be depressing. Jesus promised that we would be able to do the same things He did, but we don’t have the power, the holiness that we see in His life. Pastor Mark will be reminding us of the need to be filled with the Holy Spirit as we were designed to be, being obedient to the Spirit’s prompting and trusting Him for the outcome, and realizing that living like Jesus is not some task to perform, but a lifestyle to embrace. When we look at the life of Jesus and the things He did – the miracles He performed and the lives that were impacted by Him – and contrast all of that with our sometimes mundane lives, it can be depressing. Jesus promised that we would be able to do the same things He did, but we don’t have the power, the holiness that we see in His life. Pastor Mark will be reminding us of the need to be filled with the Holy Spirit as we were designed to be, being obedient to the Spirit’s prompting and trusting Him for the outcome, and realizing that living like Jesus is not some task to perform, but a lifestyle to embrace. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000021497/LFL20170907.mp359a6f93cc36ed.mp3 Thu, 07 Sep 2017 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer Jesus, before He left His disciples, promised them that the Holy Spirit, the third member of the Godhead, would come and live with them, and that the Spirit would have the same kind of relationship with them that they had had with Jesus. That’s quite amazing and as we see from the scripture it was indeed the case. Pastor Mark has been teaching that as they followed Jesus’ example, being baptized in the Spirit, allowing the Spirit to control their living and decision-making, and permitting the Spirit to lead them, the Holy Spirit was then able to do the things through the disciples that we read about in the book of Acts. Jesus, before He left His disciples, promised them that the Holy Spirit, the third member of the Godhead, would come and live with them, and that the Spirit would have the same kind of relationship with them that they had had with Jesus. That’s quite amazing and as we see from the scripture it was indeed the case. Pastor Mark has been teaching that as they followed Jesus’ example, being baptized in the Spirit, allowing the Spirit to control their living and decision-making, and permitting the Spirit to lead them, the Holy Spirit was then able to do the things through the disciples that we read about in the book of Acts. Jesus, before He left His disciples, promised them that the Holy Spirit, the third member of the Godhead, would come and live with them, and that the Spirit would have the same kind of relationship with them that they had had with Jesus. That’s quite amazing and as we see from the scripture it was indeed the case. Pastor Mark has been teaching that as they followed Jesus’ example, being baptized in the Spirit, allowing the Spirit to control their living and decision-making, and permitting the Spirit to lead them, the Holy Spirit was then able to do the things through the disciples that we read about in the book of Acts. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000021498/LFL20170906.mp359a6f9c07a6ef.mp3 Wed, 06 Sep 2017 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer The Bible tells us that Jesus was tempted in every way that we are, yet without sin. It’s also clear from the scriptures that He lived His life much like everyone else of that time. We need to grasp the importance of Jesus’ having willingly set His power aside, living like any other mortal, because to do so will help us understand that the power that He used, the power of the Holy Spirit, is available to us as well. Pastor Mark has been teaching from the book of Luke, revisiting the story of the beginning of Jesus’ ministry and showing His complete reliance upon the Holy Spirit to lead, guide, and empower Him. The Bible tells us that Jesus was tempted in every way that we are, yet without sin. It’s also clear from the scriptures that He lived His life much like everyone else of that time. We need to grasp the importance of Jesus’ having willingly set His power aside, living like any other mortal, because to do so will help us understand that the power that He used, the power of the Holy Spirit, is available to us as well. Pastor Mark has been teaching from the book of Luke, revisiting the story of the beginning of Jesus’ ministry and showing His complete reliance upon the Holy Spirit to lead, guide, and empower Him. The Bible tells us that Jesus was tempted in every way that we are, yet without sin. It’s also clear from the scriptures that He lived His life much like everyone else of that time. We need to grasp the importance of Jesus’ having willingly set His power aside, living like any other mortal, because to do so will help us understand that the power that He used, the power of the Holy Spirit, is available to us as well. Pastor Mark has been teaching from the book of Luke, revisiting the story of the beginning of Jesus’ ministry and showing His complete reliance upon the Holy Spirit to lead, guide, and empower Him. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000021499/LFL20170905.mp359a6fa4a64e73.mp3 Tue, 05 Sep 2017 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer The Bible tries to show that when Jesus came to earth, that He lived His life in the same way that we do, without any “cheating” by using aspects of the divine nature of His being. Although difficult to comprehend, it is critically important for us to understand this. Pastor Mark will attempt to show how Jesus’ setting aside His divine nature while on earth and His subsequent dependence upon the Holy Spirit to perform miracles and do the other things He did makes it evident that if we follow His example of a devotional life and obedience to God that we can do the same things Jesus did while He was here. The Bible tries to show that when Jesus came to earth, that He lived His life in the same way that we do, without any “cheating” by using aspects of the divine nature of His being. Although difficult to comprehend, it is critically important for us to understand this. Pastor Mark will attempt to show how Jesus’ setting aside His divine nature while on earth and His subsequent dependence upon the Holy Spirit to perform miracles and do the other things He did makes it evident that if we follow His example of a devotional life and obedience to God that we can do the same things Jesus did while He was here. The Bible tries to show that when Jesus came to earth, that He lived His life in the same way that we do, without any “cheating” by using aspects of the divine nature of His being. Although difficult to comprehend, it is critically important for us to understand this. Pastor Mark will attempt to show how Jesus’ setting aside His divine nature while on earth and His subsequent dependence upon the Holy Spirit to perform miracles and do the other things He did makes it evident that if we follow His example of a devotional life and obedience to God that we can do the same things Jesus did while He was here. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000021500/LFL20170904.mp359a6face7dae6.mp3 Mon, 04 Sep 2017 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer As we look at the life of Jesus, it is reasonable to ask why Jesus didn’t begin His ministry sooner. It seems He knew His calling at an early age, so why not begin then? Simply put, it wasn’t time yet. Pastor Mark will be reminding us that God’s will always includes God’s timing. Just as it was with Jesus, so it is with us. Thus, at the right time, Jesus began His ministry, calling people to repentance as well as warning them of the coming judgment. While some people don’t like to hear about judgment, the story displays Jesus’ love for the people in that he was willing to share the bad news alongside the good news despite the consequences. As we look at the life of Jesus, it is reasonable to ask why Jesus didn’t begin His ministry sooner. It seems He knew His calling at an early age, so why not begin then? Simply put, it wasn’t time yet. Pastor Mark will be reminding us that God’s will always includes God’s timing. Just as it was with Jesus, so it is with us. Thus, at the right time, Jesus began His ministry, calling people to repentance as well as warning them of the coming judgment. While some people don’t like to hear about judgment, the story displays Jesus’ love for the people in that he was willing to share the bad news alongside the good news despite the consequences. As we look at the life of Jesus, it is reasonable to ask why Jesus didn’t begin His ministry sooner. It seems He knew His calling at an early age, so why not begin then? Simply put, it wasn’t time yet. Pastor Mark will be reminding us that God’s will always includes God’s timing. Just as it was with Jesus, so it is with us. Thus, at the right time, Jesus began His ministry, calling people to repentance as well as warning them of the coming judgment. While some people don’t like to hear about judgment, the story displays Jesus’ love for the people in that he was willing to share the bad news alongside the good news despite the consequences. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000021328/LFL20170901.mp3599cbadb97380.mp3 Fri, 01 Sep 2017 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer It is common for one to be frustrated with their lot in life and to wish they had a different job or skill set. This sometimes leads to frustration with who we are, who we perceive that God has made us, ending with discontent on our part. Pastor Mark will be teaching on John the Baptist and his cousin, Jesus, and pointing out John’s satisfaction with who he was, even as he saw his followers leave him to follow Jesus. He understood that he had done the job God had made him to do, and he was content with that. We will be seeing how this lesson applies to us and the benefits of becoming content with who God made us to be. It is common for one to be frustrated with their lot in life and to wish they had a different job or skill set. This sometimes leads to frustration with who we are, who we perceive that God has made us, ending with discontent on our part. Pastor Mark will be teaching on John the Baptist and his cousin, Jesus, and pointing out John’s satisfaction with who he was, even as he saw his followers leave him to follow Jesus. He understood that he had done the job God had made him to do, and he was content with that. We will be seeing how this lesson applies to us and the benefits of becoming content with who God made us to be. It is common for one to be frustrated with their lot in life and to wish they had a different job or skill set. This sometimes leads to frustration with who we are, who we perceive that God has made us, ending with discontent on our part. Pastor Mark will be teaching on John the Baptist and his cousin, Jesus, and pointing out John’s satisfaction with who he was, even as he saw his followers leave him to follow Jesus. He understood that he had done the job God had made him to do, and he was content with that. We will be seeing how this lesson applies to us and the benefits of becoming content with who God made us to be. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000021329/LFL20170831.mp3599cbb5f37293.mp3 Thu, 31 Aug 2017 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer Many that attend church services in America give little or nothing in monetary support to their “church home”. While the Jewish concept of tithing isn’t mandated in the New Testament, the concept of everything we possess ultimately belonging to God is supported. The apostle Paul stressed that we were to give with a cheerful heart and as we are able. Pastor Mark will stress that more than giving will be impacted by our repentance – we will see changes in every area of our lives. The Holy Spirit will, if we let Him, come in and clean house inside us to the glory of God and as a witness to those around us of Christ’s transforming power. Many that attend church services in America give little or nothing in monetary support to their “church home”. While the Jewish concept of tithing isn’t mandated in the New Testament, the concept of everything we possess ultimately belonging to God is supported. The apostle Paul stressed that we were to give with a cheerful heart and as we are able. Pastor Mark will stress that more than giving will be impacted by our repentance – we will see changes in every area of our lives. The Holy Spirit will, if we let Him, come in and clean house inside us to the glory of God and as a witness to those around us of Christ’s transforming power. Many that attend church services in America give little or nothing in monetary support to their “church home”. While the Jewish concept of tithing isn’t mandated in the New Testament, the concept of everything we possess ultimately belonging to God is supported. The apostle Paul stressed that we were to give with a cheerful heart and as we are able. Pastor Mark will stress that more than giving will be impacted by our repentance – we will see changes in every area of our lives. The Holy Spirit will, if we let Him, come in and clean house inside us to the glory of God and as a witness to those around us of Christ’s transforming power. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000021330/LFL20170830.mp3599cbbf96d8a4.mp3 Wed, 30 Aug 2017 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer All around us, commercials and marketing campaigns tell us how “special” we are and how valuable we are to the people trying to sell us stuff. Conversely, much of daily living tries to convince us that we have little value to the ones around us. People are bullied, taunted and ignored – often with tragic consequences. It was no different in the time of Jesus – they were ground down by the Roman government and daily life was rougher than most of us will ever know. Pastor Mark will be teaching on how the messages of John and Jesus told the people of the value that God saw in them and the hope they could have. All around us, commercials and marketing campaigns tell us how “special” we are and how valuable we are to the people trying to sell us stuff. Conversely, much of daily living tries to convince us that we have little value to the ones around us. People are bullied, taunted and ignored – often with tragic consequences. It was no different in the time of Jesus – they were ground down by the Roman government and daily life was rougher than most of us will ever know. Pastor Mark will be teaching on how the messages of John and Jesus told the people of the value that God saw in them and the hope they could have. All around us, commercials and marketing campaigns tell us how “special” we are and how valuable we are to the people trying to sell us stuff. Conversely, much of daily living tries to convince us that we have little value to the ones around us. People are bullied, taunted and ignored – often with tragic consequences. It was no different in the time of Jesus – they were ground down by the Roman government and daily life was rougher than most of us will ever know. Pastor Mark will be teaching on how the messages of John and Jesus told the people of the value that God saw in them and the hope they could have. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000021331/LFL201708291.mp3599cbcd735334.mp3 Tue, 29 Aug 2017 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer If you’ve studied the New Testament for any length of time you’re aware that the Jews of Jesus’ time were looking for the Messiah to be a conquering King who would overthrow the Romans and free them. As Pastor Mark will be reminding us, both Jesus and John the Baptist came with the message of the need for individual repentance and living a new life. Pastor will also be speaking about what repentance is and is not as well as teaching about the evidences of true repentance: being generous, honest, and content, being thankful and the like, and having a zeal for the things of God. If you’ve studied the New Testament for any length of time you’re aware that the Jews of Jesus’ time were looking for the Messiah to be a conquering King who would overthrow the Romans and free them. As Pastor Mark will be reminding us, both Jesus and John the Baptist came with the message of the need for individual repentance and living a new life. Pastor will also be speaking about what repentance is and is not as well as teaching about the evidences of true repentance: being generous, honest, and content, being thankful and the like, and having a zeal for the things of God. If you’ve studied the New Testament for any length of time you’re aware that the Jews of Jesus’ time were looking for the Messiah to be a conquering King who would overthrow the Romans and free them. As Pastor Mark will be reminding us, both Jesus and John the Baptist came with the message of the need for individual repentance and living a new life. Pastor will also be speaking about what repentance is and is not as well as teaching about the evidences of true repentance: being generous, honest, and content, being thankful and the like, and having a zeal for the things of God. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000021332/LFL20170828.mp3599cbcf3c33bb.mp3 Mon, 28 Aug 2017 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer Jesus was often challenged by the religious leaders of His day, the Pharisees and Sadducees, and astounded them with the answers He gave to their inquiries. The passage we’ve been studying under Pastor Mark, the book of Mark chapter two, indicates that Jesus’ source for wisdom was God the Father, not from Jesus’ God nature. He acquired this by asking God for wisdom, by trusting God to supply the wisdom needed for the situation. Jesus also grew in favor with man, by loving them and extending grace to all who sought it. Again, He is our example for life and we would be wise to apply His life lessons to ourselves. Jesus was often challenged by the religious leaders of His day, the Pharisees and Sadducees, and astounded them with the answers He gave to their inquiries. The passage we’ve been studying under Pastor Mark, the book of Mark chapter two, indicates that Jesus’ source for wisdom was God the Father, not from Jesus’ God nature. He acquired this by asking God for wisdom, by trusting God to supply the wisdom needed for the situation. Jesus also grew in favor with man, by loving them and extending grace to all who sought it. Again, He is our example for life and we would be wise to apply His life lessons to ourselves. Jesus was often challenged by the religious leaders of His day, the Pharisees and Sadducees, and astounded them with the answers He gave to their inquiries. The passage we’ve been studying under Pastor Mark, the book of Mark chapter two, indicates that Jesus’ source for wisdom was God the Father, not from Jesus’ God nature. He acquired this by asking God for wisdom, by trusting God to supply the wisdom needed for the situation. Jesus also grew in favor with man, by loving them and extending grace to all who sought it. Again, He is our example for life and we would be wise to apply His life lessons to ourselves. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000021177/LFL20170825.mp359933c1068301.mp3 Fri, 25 Aug 2017 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer Well, we’re finally moving away from talking about Jesus as our example in terms of the physical to the last aspect we’re studying in Luke 2 – He grew in wisdom. This is an area that we all realize we need more of at one time or another. God tells us that He is the Source of wisdom, and that He has plenty available to us. Pastor Mark will be teaching us about what wisdom is – living life according to God’s point of view, with God’s values and in God’s timing. Pastor will also be showing from the scriptures the importance and the benefits of thinking and living our lives in the ways that Jesus showed us to live. Well, we’re finally moving away from talking about Jesus as our example in terms of the physical to the last aspect we’re studying in Luke 2 – He grew in wisdom. This is an area that we all realize we need more of at one time or another. God tells us that He is the Source of wisdom, and that He has plenty available to us. Pastor Mark will be teaching us about what wisdom is – living life according to God’s point of view, with God’s values and in God’s timing. Pastor will also be showing from the scriptures the importance and the benefits of thinking and living our lives in the ways that Jesus showed us to live. Well, we’re finally moving away from talking about Jesus as our example in terms of the physical to the last aspect we’re studying in Luke 2 – He grew in wisdom. This is an area that we all realize we need more of at one time or another. God tells us that He is the Source of wisdom, and that He has plenty available to us. Pastor Mark will be teaching us about what wisdom is – living life according to God’s point of view, with God’s values and in God’s timing. Pastor will also be showing from the scriptures the importance and the benefits of thinking and living our lives in the ways that Jesus showed us to live. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000021178/LFL20170824.mp359933ca9954c2.mp3 Thu, 24 Aug 2017 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer As we continue to learn how to follow Jesus, our model, in the areas noted in Luke 2, we are reminded that Jesus grew in stature – this refers to the physical body. We are told that we don’t own our bodies – God owns them, and we need to honor God with our bodies in the areas of food, exercise and rest. Additionally Pastor Mark will be reminding us that we are responsible for training ourselves, that no one “drifts” into Godliness, and that the benefit of living a Godly healthy lifestyle is that it allows us to perform the tasks that God has given us to do the best way possible for the longest time possible. As we continue to learn how to follow Jesus, our model, in the areas noted in Luke 2, we are reminded that Jesus grew in stature – this refers to the physical body. We are told that we don’t own our bodies – God owns them, and we need to honor God with our bodies in the areas of food, exercise and rest. Additionally Pastor Mark will be reminding us that we are responsible for training ourselves, that no one “drifts” into Godliness, and that the benefit of living a Godly healthy lifestyle is that it allows us to perform the tasks that God has given us to do the best way possible for the longest time possible. As we continue to learn how to follow Jesus, our model, in the areas noted in Luke 2, we are reminded that Jesus grew in stature – this refers to the physical body. We are told that we don’t own our bodies – God owns them, and we need to honor God with our bodies in the areas of food, exercise and rest. Additionally Pastor Mark will be reminding us that we are responsible for training ourselves, that no one “drifts” into Godliness, and that the benefit of living a Godly healthy lifestyle is that it allows us to perform the tasks that God has given us to do the best way possible for the longest time possible. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000021179/LFL20170823.mp359933d2fc3308.mp3 Wed, 23 Aug 2017 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer It’s easy to think that Jesus had an easy life without the travails and trials that we have, but that would be an incorrect view of Him. The Bible says that he was tempted in every way as we are, but without sin. Even though we don’t know many details of His growing up, there’s no evidence that He was different from any boy of His time. Pastor Mark will be reminding us that scripture promises that as we walk with the same mindset as Jesus, we will see an increase of His power in our lives as we become more pleasing to God. It’s easy to think that Jesus had an easy life without the travails and trials that we have, but that would be an incorrect view of Him. The Bible says that he was tempted in every way as we are, but without sin. Even though we don’t know many details of His growing up, there’s no evidence that He was different from any boy of His time. Pastor Mark will be reminding us that scripture promises that as we walk with the same mindset as Jesus, we will see an increase of His power in our lives as we become more pleasing to God. It’s easy to think that Jesus had an easy life without the travails and trials that we have, but that would be an incorrect view of Him. The Bible says that he was tempted in every way as we are, but without sin. Even though we don’t know many details of His growing up, there’s no evidence that He was different from any boy of His time. Pastor Mark will be reminding us that scripture promises that as we walk with the same mindset as Jesus, we will see an increase of His power in our lives as we become more pleasing to God. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000021180/LFL20170822.mp359933df6ad235.mp3 Tue, 22 Aug 2017 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer It is a sad thing to observe a child whose physical or mental growth has been delayed or otherwise prevented from proceeding normally. Unfortunately, the same thing can happen to us in the spiritual realm. We are encouraged to obey God and to seek after Him and, most importantly, to allow Him to change us. Pastor Mark will be teaching us the importance of following Jesus’ example for living our lives, with an emphasis on being Christlike in every way so that we can be pleasing to God, just as Jesus was. It is a sad thing to observe a child whose physical or mental growth has been delayed or otherwise prevented from proceeding normally. Unfortunately, the same thing can happen to us in the spiritual realm. We are encouraged to obey God and to seek after Him and, most importantly, to allow Him to change us. Pastor Mark will be teaching us the importance of following Jesus’ example for living our lives, with an emphasis on being Christlike in every way so that we can be pleasing to God, just as Jesus was. It is a sad thing to observe a child whose physical or mental growth has been delayed or otherwise prevented from proceeding normally. Unfortunately, the same thing can happen to us in the spiritual realm. We are encouraged to obey God and to seek after Him and, most importantly, to allow Him to change us. Pastor Mark will be teaching us the importance of following Jesus’ example for living our lives, with an emphasis on being Christlike in every way so that we can be pleasing to God, just as Jesus was. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000021181/LFL20170821.mp359933e79edd5e.mp3 Mon, 21 Aug 2017 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer We all have goals for our lives and we know how difficult it can be to change a bad habit. In the scripture passage Pastor Mark will be teaching from we will be reminded of how Jesus grew in wisdom and stature, and in favor with God and with men, and how His life story is an example for us in how to live our lives day to day. Even though not everyone liked or appreciated what Jesus had to say, He didn’t try to bully people into accepting the truth but spoke with love and from honest concern for the people around Him. We all have goals for our lives and we know how difficult it can be to change a bad habit. In the scripture passage Pastor Mark will be teaching from we will be reminded of how Jesus grew in wisdom and stature, and in favor with God and with men, and how His life story is an example for us in how to live our lives day to day. Even though not everyone liked or appreciated what Jesus had to say, He didn’t try to bully people into accepting the truth but spoke with love and from honest concern for the people around Him. We all have goals for our lives and we know how difficult it can be to change a bad habit. In the scripture passage Pastor Mark will be teaching from we will be reminded of how Jesus grew in wisdom and stature, and in favor with God and with men, and how His life story is an example for us in how to live our lives day to day. Even though not everyone liked or appreciated what Jesus had to say, He didn’t try to bully people into accepting the truth but spoke with love and from honest concern for the people around Him. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000021009/LFL20170818.mp35989f76d6773b.mp3 Fri, 18 Aug 2017 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer How would people around you describe you today? How would they say you identify yourself? How would you say you identify yourself? Today Pastor Mark will encourage listeners that all Christ followers’ identities should be found in Christ and Christ alone. The enemy loves to use the things of this world as primary pursuits, or identity thieves of this life. Too many times we see men and women wanting to distinguish themselves by the kind of car they drive, home they live in, or job they have. You will only fulfill your ultimate calling for this life as you find your identity in Christ! How would people around you describe you today? How would they say you identify yourself? How would you say you identify yourself? Today Pastor Mark will encourage listeners that all Christ followers’ identities should be found in Christ and Christ alone. The enemy loves to use the things of this world as primary pursuits, or identity thieves of this life. Too many times we see men and women wanting to distinguish themselves by the kind of car they drive, home they live in, or job they have. You will only fulfill your ultimate calling for this life as you find your identity in Christ! How would people around you describe you today? How would they say you identify yourself? How would you say you identify yourself? Today Pastor Mark will encourage listeners that all Christ followers’ identities should be found in Christ and Christ alone. The enemy loves to use the things of this world as primary pursuits, or identity thieves of this life. Too many times we see men and women wanting to distinguish themselves by the kind of car they drive, home they live in, or job they have. You will only fulfill your ultimate calling for this life as you find your identity in Christ! http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000021010/LFL20170817.mp35989f80ab431f.mp3 Thu, 17 Aug 2017 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer How are you setting an example of the Gospel of Christ to your children today? Are you pursuing intentional Spiritual time with them? Today Pastor Mark will show listeners how God’s original intent and design for the Spiritual nurturing of children was not the church, or the school, but the home. Believe it or not, your children watch your daily habits, and your responses to situations. What a legacy you can leave them by setting a standard of fearlessly serving our Lord, no matter what. Will the generations after you speak of your devotion to Christ, or devotion to this world? How are you setting an example of the Gospel of Christ to your children today? Are you pursuing intentional Spiritual time with them? Today Pastor Mark will show listeners how God’s original intent and design for the Spiritual nurturing of children was not the church, or the school, but the home. Believe it or not, your children watch your daily habits, and your responses to situations. What a legacy you can leave them by setting a standard of fearlessly serving our Lord, no matter what. Will the generations after you speak of your devotion to Christ, or devotion to this world? How are you setting an example of the Gospel of Christ to your children today? Are you pursuing intentional Spiritual time with them? Today Pastor Mark will show listeners how God’s original intent and design for the Spiritual nurturing of children was not the church, or the school, but the home. Believe it or not, your children watch your daily habits, and your responses to situations. What a legacy you can leave them by setting a standard of fearlessly serving our Lord, no matter what. Will the generations after you speak of your devotion to Christ, or devotion to this world? http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000021011/LFL20170816.mp35989f8bd410e0.mp3 Wed, 16 Aug 2017 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer The reality of life is that there will be both good times and hard times. Today Pastor Mark will use Christ’s message to His disciples to inspire a message to us. Patience and contentment are a lot easier said than done. The same goes for trusting in the Lord. As we begin to understand that He is in control, it can help us in every walk of life. While we still have decisions to make, and experience consequences, ultimately the Lord’s plan will be accomplished, regardless of us. How can anticipate life’s troubles with a mindset of rest, knowing that the God of the Universe has everything under control? The reality of life is that there will be both good times and hard times. Today Pastor Mark will use Christ’s message to His disciples to inspire a message to us. Patience and contentment are a lot easier said than done. The same goes for trusting in the Lord. As we begin to understand that He is in control, it can help us in every walk of life. While we still have decisions to make, and experience consequences, ultimately the Lord’s plan will be accomplished, regardless of us. How can anticipate life’s troubles with a mindset of rest, knowing that the God of the Universe has everything under control? The reality of life is that there will be both good times and hard times. Today Pastor Mark will use Christ’s message to His disciples to inspire a message to us. Patience and contentment are a lot easier said than done. The same goes for trusting in the Lord. As we begin to understand that He is in control, it can help us in every walk of life. While we still have decisions to make, and experience consequences, ultimately the Lord’s plan will be accomplished, regardless of us. How can anticipate life’s troubles with a mindset of rest, knowing that the God of the Universe has everything under control? http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000021012/LFL20170815.mp35989f9bda9701.mp3 Tue, 15 Aug 2017 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer Do you believe the Words of God, the Holy Bible, as true today? The disciples heard from God directly, but still battled unbelief. Today Pastor Mark will share God’s purpose and calling for man, as told in the Scriptures. If you believe the Bible is the True and Holy Word of God today, then there should be no question as to the calling on a man’s life. Our greatest purpose is to please and glorify God. He wants to indwell each of us personally through His Holy Spirit. Are you willing to surrender over ownership of your life to Him, knowing this is His design for you? Do you believe the Words of God, the Holy Bible, as true today? The disciples heard from God directly, but still battled unbelief. Today Pastor Mark will share God’s purpose and calling for man, as told in the Scriptures. If you believe the Bible is the True and Holy Word of God today, then there should be no question as to the calling on a man’s life. Our greatest purpose is to please and glorify God. He wants to indwell each of us personally through His Holy Spirit. Are you willing to surrender over ownership of your life to Him, knowing this is His design for you? Do you believe the Words of God, the Holy Bible, as true today? The disciples heard from God directly, but still battled unbelief. Today Pastor Mark will share God’s purpose and calling for man, as told in the Scriptures. If you believe the Bible is the True and Holy Word of God today, then there should be no question as to the calling on a man’s life. Our greatest purpose is to please and glorify God. He wants to indwell each of us personally through His Holy Spirit. Are you willing to surrender over ownership of your life to Him, knowing this is His design for you? http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000021013/LFL20170814.mp35989faa25d1e1.mp3 Mon, 14 Aug 2017 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer What do you place your hope and security in today? What are you spending your time, money, and thought life on? Today Pastor Mark will challenge listeners to consider who they are really following in this life. The enemy loves to use the enticing materialistic pleasures of this world to distract and deter Christ followers from staying on mission. The truth is that none of the things in this world are eternal. Only God and people. How can you live with a more eternal mindset today? Many have tried and failed to pursue fame and fortune as a replacement for satisfaction only found in Christ. What do you place your hope and security in today? What are you spending your time, money, and thought life on? Today Pastor Mark will challenge listeners to consider who they are really following in this life. The enemy loves to use the enticing materialistic pleasures of this world to distract and deter Christ followers from staying on mission. The truth is that none of the things in this world are eternal. Only God and people. How can you live with a more eternal mindset today? Many have tried and failed to pursue fame and fortune as a replacement for satisfaction only found in Christ. What do you place your hope and security in today? What are you spending your time, money, and thought life on? Today Pastor Mark will challenge listeners to consider who they are really following in this life. The enemy loves to use the enticing materialistic pleasures of this world to distract and deter Christ followers from staying on mission. The truth is that none of the things in this world are eternal. Only God and people. How can you live with a more eternal mindset today? Many have tried and failed to pursue fame and fortune as a replacement for satisfaction only found in Christ. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000020848/LFL20170811.mp359821b6624011.mp3 Fri, 11 Aug 2017 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer Is your life focused on the eternal or the present? Today Pastor Mark will challenge listeners to live out the Great Commission by sharing the good news with a world that desperately needs Jesus. If your life is dictated by the Holy Spirit, the material possessions and cares of this life will pale in comparison to eternity. The Lord wants to use you today to take His message to His people. Don’t allow the enemy to deceive you into thinking you’ve got plenty of time, or that you’re not equipped. God is the author of time, and He has provided you with the best resource possible, His Holy Spirit. Is your life focused on the eternal or the present? Today Pastor Mark will challenge listeners to live out the Great Commission by sharing the good news with a world that desperately needs Jesus. If your life is dictated by the Holy Spirit, the material possessions and cares of this life will pale in comparison to eternity. The Lord wants to use you today to take His message to His people. Don’t allow the enemy to deceive you into thinking you’ve got plenty of time, or that you’re not equipped. God is the author of time, and He has provided you with the best resource possible, His Holy Spirit. Is your life focused on the eternal or the present? Today Pastor Mark will challenge listeners to live out the Great Commission by sharing the good news with a world that desperately needs Jesus. If your life is dictated by the Holy Spirit, the material possessions and cares of this life will pale in comparison to eternity. The Lord wants to use you today to take His message to His people. Don’t allow the enemy to deceive you into thinking you’ve got plenty of time, or that you’re not equipped. God is the author of time, and He has provided you with the best resource possible, His Holy Spirit. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000020849/LFL20170810.mp359821befc6db3.mp3 Thu, 10 Aug 2017 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer Do you realize today that if you have accepted Jesus Christ as your Lord and Savior, you have the Holy Spirit inside of you to convict, comfort, direct, and much more? Today Pastor Mark will highlight all that the Holy Spirit brings to the life of a believer. Many people try to do life alone, without God. We were not designed this way. His plan for your life is to be used according the purpose and working of His Spirit. There is no one better to put your trust in for this life. Nothing comes close to the capabilities of a life that is wholeheartedly devoted to and led by the Holy Spirit. Do you realize today that if you have accepted Jesus Christ as your Lord and Savior, you have the Holy Spirit inside of you to convict, comfort, direct, and much more? Today Pastor Mark will highlight all that the Holy Spirit brings to the life of a believer. Many people try to do life alone, without God. We were not designed this way. His plan for your life is to be used according the purpose and working of His Spirit. There is no one better to put your trust in for this life. Nothing comes close to the capabilities of a life that is wholeheartedly devoted to and led by the Holy Spirit. Do you realize today that if you have accepted Jesus Christ as your Lord and Savior, you have the Holy Spirit inside of you to convict, comfort, direct, and much more? Today Pastor Mark will highlight all that the Holy Spirit brings to the life of a believer. Many people try to do life alone, without God. We were not designed this way. His plan for your life is to be used according the purpose and working of His Spirit. There is no one better to put your trust in for this life. Nothing comes close to the capabilities of a life that is wholeheartedly devoted to and led by the Holy Spirit. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000020850/LFL20170809.mp359821c70e007c.mp3 Wed, 09 Aug 2017 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer Do you understand how blessed we are today? The Lord has provided every single Christ follower with His Holy Spirit to guide and direct in every area and situation of our life. Today Pastor Mark will encourage listeners to see and take advantage of the resource we have in the Holy Spirit. In the Old Testament, fellowship with God was extremely limited, but when Jesus cried “It is finished,” the veil of the temple was torn in two, and access to our Lord became available to all that would put their faith in Him. Are you being led by God Himself, through His Spirit today? Do you understand how blessed we are today? The Lord has provided every single Christ follower with His Holy Spirit to guide and direct in every area and situation of our life. Today Pastor Mark will encourage listeners to see and take advantage of the resource we have in the Holy Spirit. In the Old Testament, fellowship with God was extremely limited, but when Jesus cried “It is finished,” the veil of the temple was torn in two, and access to our Lord became available to all that would put their faith in Him. Are you being led by God Himself, through His Spirit today? Do you understand how blessed we are today? The Lord has provided every single Christ follower with His Holy Spirit to guide and direct in every area and situation of our life. Today Pastor Mark will encourage listeners to see and take advantage of the resource we have in the Holy Spirit. In the Old Testament, fellowship with God was extremely limited, but when Jesus cried “It is finished,” the veil of the temple was torn in two, and access to our Lord became available to all that would put their faith in Him. Are you being led by God Himself, through His Spirit today? http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000020851/LFL20170808.mp359821d3a35e01.mp3 Tue, 08 Aug 2017 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer Today Pastor Mark will encourage listeners of the transformation and redemption that Jesus Christ brings to people’s lives. Have you experienced that for yourself? The enemy comes to steal, kill, and destroy, but Jesus came that we might have life and live it abundantly. What a message for us to take to the world! The best story you have to share is your own testimony, how the Lord brought you from darkness to light. As Christ followers, we should get excited about helping others come into the light! How can you better share the Gospel to those around you today? Today Pastor Mark will encourage listeners of the transformation and redemption that Jesus Christ brings to people’s lives. Have you experienced that for yourself? The enemy comes to steal, kill, and destroy, but Jesus came that we might have life and live it abundantly. What a message for us to take to the world! The best story you have to share is your own testimony, how the Lord brought you from darkness to light. As Christ followers, we should get excited about helping others come into the light! How can you better share the Gospel to those around you today? Today Pastor Mark will encourage listeners of the transformation and redemption that Jesus Christ brings to people’s lives. Have you experienced that for yourself? The enemy comes to steal, kill, and destroy, but Jesus came that we might have life and live it abundantly. What a message for us to take to the world! The best story you have to share is your own testimony, how the Lord brought you from darkness to light. As Christ followers, we should get excited about helping others come into the light! How can you better share the Gospel to those around you today? http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000020852/LFL20170807.mp359821dd8b1392.mp3 Mon, 07 Aug 2017 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer Do you know that you’re not alone today when you go to share the good news with others? Today Pastor Mark will remind listeners of the power and working of the Holy Spirit in the life of a witnessing believer. We know that our mission is to seek and save the lost. Often times the enemy can plant seeds of fear and doubt in our minds, worried about how the listener will respond, or how well we will convey the message. Be encouraged today that God is already at work on the hearts of others. We just have to be faithful and obedient to respond to the doors that He opens! Do you know that you’re not alone today when you go to share the good news with others? Today Pastor Mark will remind listeners of the power and working of the Holy Spirit in the life of a witnessing believer. We know that our mission is to seek and save the lost. Often times the enemy can plant seeds of fear and doubt in our minds, worried about how the listener will respond, or how well we will convey the message. Be encouraged today that God is already at work on the hearts of others. We just have to be faithful and obedient to respond to the doors that He opens! Do you know that you’re not alone today when you go to share the good news with others? Today Pastor Mark will remind listeners of the power and working of the Holy Spirit in the life of a witnessing believer. We know that our mission is to seek and save the lost. Often times the enemy can plant seeds of fear and doubt in our minds, worried about how the listener will respond, or how well we will convey the message. Be encouraged today that God is already at work on the hearts of others. We just have to be faithful and obedient to respond to the doors that He opens! http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000020519/LFL20170804.mp3596d0a1874d72.mp3 Fri, 04 Aug 2017 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer Why would you ever wait to respond to the free gift of Salvation provided to you by Jesus Christ? Today as Pastor Mark reveals the loving nature of God in the Gospel message, He warns listeners of the enemy’s attempts to delay their response to the call of Christ. Satan loves to make people think that they have years left in their life to accept Christ. Believers know that God numbers our days, not man. If Satan can get people to wait long enough, he knows he has won. Eternal life is not something to put off. Have you accepted Jesus as Lord and Savior of your life? Why would you ever wait to respond to the free gift of Salvation provided to you by Jesus Christ? Today as Pastor Mark reveals the loving nature of God in the Gospel message, He warns listeners of the enemy’s attempts to delay their response to the call of Christ. Satan loves to make people think that they have years left in their life to accept Christ. Believers know that God numbers our days, not man. If Satan can get people to wait long enough, he knows he has won. Eternal life is not something to put off. Have you accepted Jesus as Lord and Savior of your life? Why would you ever wait to respond to the free gift of Salvation provided to you by Jesus Christ? Today as Pastor Mark reveals the loving nature of God in the Gospel message, He warns listeners of the enemy’s attempts to delay their response to the call of Christ. Satan loves to make people think that they have years left in their life to accept Christ. Believers know that God numbers our days, not man. If Satan can get people to wait long enough, he knows he has won. Eternal life is not something to put off. Have you accepted Jesus as Lord and Savior of your life? http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000020521/LFL20170803.mp3596d0ae0b14a8.mp3 Thu, 03 Aug 2017 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer Any man-made position, object, or status is not eternal. Why would you invest your time and money into worldly things that will not last? Today Pastor Mark will challenge listeners to quit idolizing things created by man, when God is the One who created Man! Our Lord is not only worthy to be praised, He desires our worship. Without Him, nothing in this world would be possible. The Creator of everything longs for a real and personal relationship with you today. Why would you ever idolize some thing or some one more than Almighty God? Praise Him today! Any man-made position, object, or status is not eternal. Why would you invest your time and money into worldly things that will not last? Today Pastor Mark will challenge listeners to quit idolizing things created by man, when God is the One who created Man! Our Lord is not only worthy to be praised, He desires our worship. Without Him, nothing in this world would be possible. The Creator of everything longs for a real and personal relationship with you today. Why would you ever idolize some thing or some one more than Almighty God? Praise Him today! Any man-made position, object, or status is not eternal. Why would you invest your time and money into worldly things that will not last? Today Pastor Mark will challenge listeners to quit idolizing things created by man, when God is the One who created Man! Our Lord is not only worthy to be praised, He desires our worship. Without Him, nothing in this world would be possible. The Creator of everything longs for a real and personal relationship with you today. Why would you ever idolize some thing or some one more than Almighty God? Praise Him today! http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000020522/LFL20170802.mp3596d0b6424a80.mp3 Wed, 02 Aug 2017 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer What do you spend your time doing, and what do you spend your money on? Answering these questions may reveal who or what you could be worshiping in your life. Today Pastor Mark will teach listeners that God designed all of us to worship. Who or what you worship is up to you, but our purpose in life is to bring God glory, to worship Him with our lives. Worship is more than just singing in church on a Sunday. You are worshiping all throughout the week with your actions and thought life. What do you think people around you would say that you worship today? What do you spend your time doing, and what do you spend your money on? Answering these questions may reveal who or what you could be worshiping in your life. Today Pastor Mark will teach listeners that God designed all of us to worship. Who or what you worship is up to you, but our purpose in life is to bring God glory, to worship Him with our lives. Worship is more than just singing in church on a Sunday. You are worshiping all throughout the week with your actions and thought life. What do you think people around you would say that you worship today? What do you spend your time doing, and what do you spend your money on? Answering these questions may reveal who or what you could be worshiping in your life. Today Pastor Mark will teach listeners that God designed all of us to worship. Who or what you worship is up to you, but our purpose in life is to bring God glory, to worship Him with our lives. Worship is more than just singing in church on a Sunday. You are worshiping all throughout the week with your actions and thought life. What do you think people around you would say that you worship today? http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000020523/LFL20170801.mp3596d0be32b428.mp3 Tue, 01 Aug 2017 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer Today Pastor Mark will teach listeners of the need for forgiveness that every human being has. Scripture states that repentance of sin is a necessary step in the redemption process. No one is exempt from this. Jesus Christ is the only one to have lived a perfect, sinless life. Often times this message can be hard to hear. No one likes to be told that they are sinful, or need help. We can be encouraged today that the Gospel message is one of healing and redemption, not condemnation! Because of God’s love for mankind, He sent His Son to atone for our sins! Today Pastor Mark will teach listeners of the need for forgiveness that every human being has. Scripture states that repentance of sin is a necessary step in the redemption process. No one is exempt from this. Jesus Christ is the only one to have lived a perfect, sinless life. Often times this message can be hard to hear. No one likes to be told that they are sinful, or need help. We can be encouraged today that the Gospel message is one of healing and redemption, not condemnation! Because of God’s love for mankind, He sent His Son to atone for our sins! Today Pastor Mark will teach listeners of the need for forgiveness that every human being has. Scripture states that repentance of sin is a necessary step in the redemption process. No one is exempt from this. Jesus Christ is the only one to have lived a perfect, sinless life. Often times this message can be hard to hear. No one likes to be told that they are sinful, or need help. We can be encouraged today that the Gospel message is one of healing and redemption, not condemnation! Because of God’s love for mankind, He sent His Son to atone for our sins! http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000020524/LFL20170731.mp3596d0c641438e.mp3 Mon, 31 Jul 2017 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer There is only one way in which man might be saved, and His name is Jesus Christ. Today Pastor Mark will warn listeners of any religion or belief that preaches a message different from the Gospel. Many live this life thinking that if they do more good than bad, they will go to Heaven. Scripture makes it very clear that all have sinned and fallen short, and need a Savior. There is a need for every person to be forgiven and filled with the Spirit. Don’t allow the enemy to feed your pride and say that you’ve got it all together. Only Jesus can bring eternal life. Follow Him today! There is only one way in which man might be saved, and His name is Jesus Christ. Today Pastor Mark will warn listeners of any religion or belief that preaches a message different from the Gospel. Many live this life thinking that if they do more good than bad, they will go to Heaven. Scripture makes it very clear that all have sinned and fallen short, and need a Savior. There is a need for every person to be forgiven and filled with the Spirit. Don’t allow the enemy to feed your pride and say that you’ve got it all together. Only Jesus can bring eternal life. Follow Him today! There is only one way in which man might be saved, and His name is Jesus Christ. Today Pastor Mark will warn listeners of any religion or belief that preaches a message different from the Gospel. Many live this life thinking that if they do more good than bad, they will go to Heaven. Scripture makes it very clear that all have sinned and fallen short, and need a Savior. There is a need for every person to be forgiven and filled with the Spirit. Don’t allow the enemy to feed your pride and say that you’ve got it all together. Only Jesus can bring eternal life. Follow Him today! http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000020561/LFL20170728.mp3596e6b3cd96f5.mp3 Fri, 28 Jul 2017 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer How often people in our world are deceived, thinking that a life with Christ brings bondage and boredom. Jesus said He came that each one of us might live life abundantly and to the fullest! Today Pastor Mark will encourage listeners to quit chasing the things of this world which never satisfy. Yes, Jesus came to bring Salvation to mankind, but it doesn’t stop there! His plan and purpose for your life far outweighs what you or this world sees. The enemy wants you to think that God is holding you back from fun and freedom. Know that our Lord has your best life in store if you give it to Him. How often people in our world are deceived, thinking that a life with Christ brings bondage and boredom. Jesus said He came that each one of us might live life abundantly and to the fullest! Today Pastor Mark will encourage listeners to quit chasing the things of this world which never satisfy. Yes, Jesus came to bring Salvation to mankind, but it doesn’t stop there! His plan and purpose for your life far outweighs what you or this world sees. The enemy wants you to think that God is holding you back from fun and freedom. Know that our Lord has your best life in store if you give it to Him. How often people in our world are deceived, thinking that a life with Christ brings bondage and boredom. Jesus said He came that each one of us might live life abundantly and to the fullest! Today Pastor Mark will encourage listeners to quit chasing the things of this world which never satisfy. Yes, Jesus came to bring Salvation to mankind, but it doesn’t stop there! His plan and purpose for your life far outweighs what you or this world sees. The enemy wants you to think that God is holding you back from fun and freedom. Know that our Lord has your best life in store if you give it to Him. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000020562/LFL20170727.mp3596e6bbaaea5b.mp3 Thu, 27 Jul 2017 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer How many people do you know today that are searching for hope, meaning, and purpose in life? We shouldn’t hold back the truth from anyone! Today Pastor Mark will challenge listeners to share the truth of the Gospel with everyone. Many in this world have tried and failed to find peace, hope, and security in material things. Many are looking for a solution to life’s problems. Many are looking for Jesus and they don’t even know it. As Christ followers, our mission is to spread the good news of Jesus Christ with a world in need. Who can you touch with the message of Jesus today? How many people do you know today that are searching for hope, meaning, and purpose in life? We shouldn’t hold back the truth from anyone! Today Pastor Mark will challenge listeners to share the truth of the Gospel with everyone. Many in this world have tried and failed to find peace, hope, and security in material things. Many are looking for a solution to life’s problems. Many are looking for Jesus and they don’t even know it. As Christ followers, our mission is to spread the good news of Jesus Christ with a world in need. Who can you touch with the message of Jesus today? How many people do you know today that are searching for hope, meaning, and purpose in life? We shouldn’t hold back the truth from anyone! Today Pastor Mark will challenge listeners to share the truth of the Gospel with everyone. Many in this world have tried and failed to find peace, hope, and security in material things. Many are looking for a solution to life’s problems. Many are looking for Jesus and they don’t even know it. As Christ followers, our mission is to spread the good news of Jesus Christ with a world in need. Who can you touch with the message of Jesus today? http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000020631/LFL20170726.mp35972400d70504.mp3 Wed, 26 Jul 2017 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer Have you been asking God “why” too much instead of “how?” Today Pastor Mark will challenge listeners to not worry about steps two, three, and four in God’s plan, but to just follow His first leading and trust Him the rest of the way. Many in our culture need everything planned out, everything known ahead of time, before they proceed. The Lord shows how He continues to be counter-cultural by asking His followers to walk this life in faith. He wants to show you how able He is, even without your help or understanding. He will always empower you to accomplish whatever He asks! Have you been asking God “why” too much instead of “how?” Today Pastor Mark will challenge listeners to not worry about steps two, three, and four in God’s plan, but to just follow His first leading and trust Him the rest of the way. Many in our culture need everything planned out, everything known ahead of time, before they proceed. The Lord shows how He continues to be counter-cultural by asking His followers to walk this life in faith. He wants to show you how able He is, even without your help or understanding. He will always empower you to accomplish whatever He asks! Have you been asking God “why” too much instead of “how?” Today Pastor Mark will challenge listeners to not worry about steps two, three, and four in God’s plan, but to just follow His first leading and trust Him the rest of the way. Many in our culture need everything planned out, everything known ahead of time, before they proceed. The Lord shows how He continues to be counter-cultural by asking His followers to walk this life in faith. He wants to show you how able He is, even without your help or understanding. He will always empower you to accomplish whatever He asks! http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000020632/LFL201707251.mp3597240e4cce04.mp3 Tue, 25 Jul 2017 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer Do you believe in a Gospel message without Jesus? Today Pastor Mark will show listeners how Jesus is the foundation of the entire Gospel. It is not possible to follow God effectively without believing in the life, death, and resurrection of Jesus. In Him we have everlasting life. The enemy likes to plant seeds of doubt in the minds of those who don’t see how the whole account of Jesus can be true. Without Jesus, the entire Gospel message falls apart. Yes, it requires faith, but what doesn’t in our walks with God? Trust that the whole Word of God is true, and have no fear in sharing it with the world! Do you believe in a Gospel message without Jesus? Today Pastor Mark will show listeners how Jesus is the foundation of the entire Gospel. It is not possible to follow God effectively without believing in the life, death, and resurrection of Jesus. In Him we have everlasting life. The enemy likes to plant seeds of doubt in the minds of those who don’t see how the whole account of Jesus can be true. Without Jesus, the entire Gospel message falls apart. Yes, it requires faith, but what doesn’t in our walks with God? Trust that the whole Word of God is true, and have no fear in sharing it with the world! Do you believe in a Gospel message without Jesus? Today Pastor Mark will show listeners how Jesus is the foundation of the entire Gospel. It is not possible to follow God effectively without believing in the life, death, and resurrection of Jesus. In Him we have everlasting life. The enemy likes to plant seeds of doubt in the minds of those who don’t see how the whole account of Jesus can be true. Without Jesus, the entire Gospel message falls apart. Yes, it requires faith, but what doesn’t in our walks with God? Trust that the whole Word of God is true, and have no fear in sharing it with the world! http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000020633/LFL20170724.mp35972410b34f6b.mp3 Mon, 24 Jul 2017 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer Are you ashamed to share the Gospel today? There is no reason to be afraid! Today Pastor Mark will make listeners aware of several barriers that can limit our calling to spread the good news. Fear is often the greatest obstacle to overcome. Thoughts of what the response will be, or how well we will communicate, can fill the minds of believers and limit the Gospel going forth. Scripture states that we have everything we need and more, in the Holy Spirit, to fulfill our calling to share about the love of Jesus. Don’t let fear, anxiety, or doubt hold you back from spreading such a message! Are you ashamed to share the Gospel today? There is no reason to be afraid! Today Pastor Mark will make listeners aware of several barriers that can limit our calling to spread the good news. Fear is often the greatest obstacle to overcome. Thoughts of what the response will be, or how well we will communicate, can fill the minds of believers and limit the Gospel going forth. Scripture states that we have everything we need and more, in the Holy Spirit, to fulfill our calling to share about the love of Jesus. Don’t let fear, anxiety, or doubt hold you back from spreading such a message! Are you ashamed to share the Gospel today? There is no reason to be afraid! Today Pastor Mark will make listeners aware of several barriers that can limit our calling to spread the good news. Fear is often the greatest obstacle to overcome. Thoughts of what the response will be, or how well we will communicate, can fill the minds of believers and limit the Gospel going forth. Scripture states that we have everything we need and more, in the Holy Spirit, to fulfill our calling to share about the love of Jesus. Don’t let fear, anxiety, or doubt hold you back from spreading such a message! http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000020180/LFL20170721.mp3595a9b1b4b402.mp3 Fri, 21 Jul 2017 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer How are you using your knowledge and passion for the Gospel to impact others in your family, workplace, or community? Today Pastor Mark will encourage listeners to be on mission with the calling that Jesus placed on every believer’s life in the Great Commission. We were not created to follow Christ by hiding our faith. Christ followers are the primary tool used by the Lord to impact others. His heart for the lost is to be our heart for the lost. By the power and presence of the Holy Spirit, we are equipped so we have no excuses. Spread the Good News of Jesus today! How are you using your knowledge and passion for the Gospel to impact others in your family, workplace, or community? Today Pastor Mark will encourage listeners to be on mission with the calling that Jesus placed on every believer’s life in the Great Commission. We were not created to follow Christ by hiding our faith. Christ followers are the primary tool used by the Lord to impact others. His heart for the lost is to be our heart for the lost. By the power and presence of the Holy Spirit, we are equipped so we have no excuses. Spread the Good News of Jesus today! How are you using your knowledge and passion for the Gospel to impact others in your family, workplace, or community? Today Pastor Mark will encourage listeners to be on mission with the calling that Jesus placed on every believer’s life in the Great Commission. We were not created to follow Christ by hiding our faith. Christ followers are the primary tool used by the Lord to impact others. His heart for the lost is to be our heart for the lost. By the power and presence of the Holy Spirit, we are equipped so we have no excuses. Spread the Good News of Jesus today! http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000020181/LFL20170720.mp3595a9c60c45c2.mp3 Thu, 20 Jul 2017 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer What comes next after you place your faith in Christ and accept Him as your Lord and Savior? Today Pastor Mark will teach listeners of the valuable resource for all Christ followers, known as the Holy Spirit. Before Jesus left this earth, He told His disciples that One was coming that was even greater than Him. The Holy Spirit is given to guide and instruct. How powerful that every Christ follower is filled with God Himself! This is so each one of us might be used as an example of God’s love to a world in need. Are you being led by the Holy Spirit today? What comes next after you place your faith in Christ and accept Him as your Lord and Savior? Today Pastor Mark will teach listeners of the valuable resource for all Christ followers, known as the Holy Spirit. Before Jesus left this earth, He told His disciples that One was coming that was even greater than Him. The Holy Spirit is given to guide and instruct. How powerful that every Christ follower is filled with God Himself! This is so each one of us might be used as an example of God’s love to a world in need. Are you being led by the Holy Spirit today? What comes next after you place your faith in Christ and accept Him as your Lord and Savior? Today Pastor Mark will teach listeners of the valuable resource for all Christ followers, known as the Holy Spirit. Before Jesus left this earth, He told His disciples that One was coming that was even greater than Him. The Holy Spirit is given to guide and instruct. How powerful that every Christ follower is filled with God Himself! This is so each one of us might be used as an example of God’s love to a world in need. Are you being led by the Holy Spirit today? http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000020182/LFL20170719.mp3595a9cf4b98ce.mp3 Wed, 19 Jul 2017 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer Often times we can overlook the fact that the one single life we impact with the Gospel could spread to hundreds and thousands more. Today Pastor Mark will challenge listeners to not see one changed person as any less important. He will use the story of Zacchaeus to show how Jesus dropped everything to impact one person. That one person would then go on to impact many more. The spreading of the Gospel can have a rippling effect on society, and we sure could use that! Don’t view one life as meaningless, Jesus didn’t. Use your influence to impact one for the Kingdom today! Often times we can overlook the fact that the one single life we impact with the Gospel could spread to hundreds and thousands more. Today Pastor Mark will challenge listeners to not see one changed person as any less important. He will use the story of Zacchaeus to show how Jesus dropped everything to impact one person. That one person would then go on to impact many more. The spreading of the Gospel can have a rippling effect on society, and we sure could use that! Don’t view one life as meaningless, Jesus didn’t. Use your influence to impact one for the Kingdom today! Often times we can overlook the fact that the one single life we impact with the Gospel could spread to hundreds and thousands more. Today Pastor Mark will challenge listeners to not see one changed person as any less important. He will use the story of Zacchaeus to show how Jesus dropped everything to impact one person. That one person would then go on to impact many more. The spreading of the Gospel can have a rippling effect on society, and we sure could use that! Don’t view one life as meaningless, Jesus didn’t. Use your influence to impact one for the Kingdom today! http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000020183/LFL20170718.mp3595a9d79da44f.mp3 Tue, 18 Jul 2017 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer Do you ever find yourself making excuses whenever an opportunity to share the Gospel presents itself? Today Pastor Mark will show listeners how it is not by our own power and strength, or even our own heart, that we share the Gospel. We know that God has a heart for every person. Sometimes we don’t have that same heart, but by the power of the Holy Spirit we can! The Lord is not going to call you to do something, then not equip you to do it. What is holding you back from spreading the Good News today? God has promised to supply you with everything you need to do so. Do you ever find yourself making excuses whenever an opportunity to share the Gospel presents itself? Today Pastor Mark will show listeners how it is not by our own power and strength, or even our own heart, that we share the Gospel. We know that God has a heart for every person. Sometimes we don’t have that same heart, but by the power of the Holy Spirit we can! The Lord is not going to call you to do something, then not equip you to do it. What is holding you back from spreading the Good News today? God has promised to supply you with everything you need to do so. Do you ever find yourself making excuses whenever an opportunity to share the Gospel presents itself? Today Pastor Mark will show listeners how it is not by our own power and strength, or even our own heart, that we share the Gospel. We know that God has a heart for every person. Sometimes we don’t have that same heart, but by the power of the Holy Spirit we can! The Lord is not going to call you to do something, then not equip you to do it. What is holding you back from spreading the Good News today? God has promised to supply you with everything you need to do so. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000020184/LFL20170717.mp3595a9dfebfa74.mp3 Mon, 17 Jul 2017 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer What is holding you back from sharing the life-changing Gospel of Christ with others? Today Pastor Mark will show listeners how Jesus never missed an opportunity to minister to someone. Jesus lived a life on mission. He was committed to spreading the good news, and loving others. What drives your life today? Is it money, success, or personal gain? You will always feel empty pursuing the things of this world. The Lord designed us to develop relationships with others. As you begin caring for the lost people of this world, and pouring into them, you will feel more satisfied. What is holding you back from sharing the life-changing Gospel of Christ with others? Today Pastor Mark will show listeners how Jesus never missed an opportunity to minister to someone. Jesus lived a life on mission. He was committed to spreading the good news, and loving others. What drives your life today? Is it money, success, or personal gain? You will always feel empty pursuing the things of this world. The Lord designed us to develop relationships with others. As you begin caring for the lost people of this world, and pouring into them, you will feel more satisfied. What is holding you back from sharing the life-changing Gospel of Christ with others? Today Pastor Mark will show listeners how Jesus never missed an opportunity to minister to someone. Jesus lived a life on mission. He was committed to spreading the good news, and loving others. What drives your life today? Is it money, success, or personal gain? You will always feel empty pursuing the things of this world. The Lord designed us to develop relationships with others. As you begin caring for the lost people of this world, and pouring into them, you will feel more satisfied. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000020214/LFL201707141.mp3595d26f8053fe.mp3 Fri, 14 Jul 2017 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer Do you believe that God’s plan for you is so much more than just Salvation? Today Pastor Mark will show listeners that we are to be God’s primary tools in the redemption of others. Yes, only He can give the increase, but He has designed us to be relational. To minister and love others, and ultimately share the Gospel. Are you willing to set a goal to reach at least one person with the Gospel of Christ in the next 12 months? You don’t have to be a great speaker. Throughout history, the Lord has used, who seemed to be incompetent, to bring glory to His name, and save many. Do you believe that God’s plan for you is so much more than just Salvation? Today Pastor Mark will show listeners that we are to be God’s primary tools in the redemption of others. Yes, only He can give the increase, but He has designed us to be relational. To minister and love others, and ultimately share the Gospel. Are you willing to set a goal to reach at least one person with the Gospel of Christ in the next 12 months? You don’t have to be a great speaker. Throughout history, the Lord has used, who seemed to be incompetent, to bring glory to His name, and save many. Do you believe that God’s plan for you is so much more than just Salvation? Today Pastor Mark will show listeners that we are to be God’s primary tools in the redemption of others. Yes, only He can give the increase, but He has designed us to be relational. To minister and love others, and ultimately share the Gospel. Are you willing to set a goal to reach at least one person with the Gospel of Christ in the next 12 months? You don’t have to be a great speaker. Throughout history, the Lord has used, who seemed to be incompetent, to bring glory to His name, and save many. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000020215/LFL20170713.mp3595d2759e4eec.mp3 Thu, 13 Jul 2017 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer Do you believe our God is a God of Grace and Truth? Today Pastor Mark will challenge listeners to not make God into who they want Him to be, but to believe the Truths of Scripture. We know from personal experience, and history, that our Lord is very gracious and loving by nature. However, He is also a just God who said there is only one way to Salvation, and that is through faith in Jesus Christ. Every person will stand before God someday, and He will only judge their eternity based off a personal, faith-based relationship with Jesus. Have you given your life to Him today? Do you believe our God is a God of Grace and Truth? Today Pastor Mark will challenge listeners to not make God into who they want Him to be, but to believe the Truths of Scripture. We know from personal experience, and history, that our Lord is very gracious and loving by nature. However, He is also a just God who said there is only one way to Salvation, and that is through faith in Jesus Christ. Every person will stand before God someday, and He will only judge their eternity based off a personal, faith-based relationship with Jesus. Have you given your life to Him today? Do you believe our God is a God of Grace and Truth? Today Pastor Mark will challenge listeners to not make God into who they want Him to be, but to believe the Truths of Scripture. We know from personal experience, and history, that our Lord is very gracious and loving by nature. However, He is also a just God who said there is only one way to Salvation, and that is through faith in Jesus Christ. Every person will stand before God someday, and He will only judge their eternity based off a personal, faith-based relationship with Jesus. Have you given your life to Him today? http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000020216/LFL20170712.mp3595d27e624387.mp3 Wed, 12 Jul 2017 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer What signs can we be looking for as we approach the end times? Today Pastor Mark will show listeners three signs to keep watch for, and how we as Christ followers should respond to them. In our world today, we are already beginning to see religious deception, wars, and famines. How does this affect us? As believers, we must understand that our time on earth is temporary. We live in a world full of people who are lost, hurting, and need Jesus. We should have an eternal mindset that drives everything we do today, most importantly, the spreading of the good news! What signs can we be looking for as we approach the end times? Today Pastor Mark will show listeners three signs to keep watch for, and how we as Christ followers should respond to them. In our world today, we are already beginning to see religious deception, wars, and famines. How does this affect us? As believers, we must understand that our time on earth is temporary. We live in a world full of people who are lost, hurting, and need Jesus. We should have an eternal mindset that drives everything we do today, most importantly, the spreading of the good news! What signs can we be looking for as we approach the end times? Today Pastor Mark will show listeners three signs to keep watch for, and how we as Christ followers should respond to them. In our world today, we are already beginning to see religious deception, wars, and famines. How does this affect us? As believers, we must understand that our time on earth is temporary. We live in a world full of people who are lost, hurting, and need Jesus. We should have an eternal mindset that drives everything we do today, most importantly, the spreading of the good news! http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000020217/LFL20170711.mp3595d2869ebf3d.mp3 Tue, 11 Jul 2017 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer What role will the Jews play in the end of the world? Today as Pastor Mark continues his study on Daniel, and end time prophecy, he will look at what is to come of Israel. The antichrist will deceive many of the Jews, and then betray them. Not long after, the Lord will return to set up His Kingdom, and it will be too late for redemption. There is nothing for us to fear today, as our eternity is held secure in Christ. No matter what comes on this earth, we know that it is temporary. Have you made the decision to follow Christ in your life? You don’t want to waste another day without Him! What role will the Jews play in the end of the world? Today as Pastor Mark continues his study on Daniel, and end time prophecy, he will look at what is to come of Israel. The antichrist will deceive many of the Jews, and then betray them. Not long after, the Lord will return to set up His Kingdom, and it will be too late for redemption. There is nothing for us to fear today, as our eternity is held secure in Christ. No matter what comes on this earth, we know that it is temporary. Have you made the decision to follow Christ in your life? You don’t want to waste another day without Him! What role will the Jews play in the end of the world? Today as Pastor Mark continues his study on Daniel, and end time prophecy, he will look at what is to come of Israel. The antichrist will deceive many of the Jews, and then betray them. Not long after, the Lord will return to set up His Kingdom, and it will be too late for redemption. There is nothing for us to fear today, as our eternity is held secure in Christ. No matter what comes on this earth, we know that it is temporary. Have you made the decision to follow Christ in your life? You don’t want to waste another day without Him! http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000020218/LFL20170710.mp3595d28e19d917.mp3 Mon, 10 Jul 2017 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer Why did God choose a specific nation, Israel, to be His chosen people? Today Pastor Mark will look at the history of Israel, and God’s relationship with them, including what is still to come in their future. The Lord has always been devoted to Israel. Even when they countless times turned their backs on Him, He provided. Think about your life today. How many times has the Lord been faithful to you, despite your faithlessness? We serve a God today that loves to bless His people unconditionally. Do you believe that our Lord is for you today? History shows He always has our back! Why did God choose a specific nation, Israel, to be His chosen people? Today Pastor Mark will look at the history of Israel, and God’s relationship with them, including what is still to come in their future. The Lord has always been devoted to Israel. Even when they countless times turned their backs on Him, He provided. Think about your life today. How many times has the Lord been faithful to you, despite your faithlessness? We serve a God today that loves to bless His people unconditionally. Do you believe that our Lord is for you today? History shows He always has our back! Why did God choose a specific nation, Israel, to be His chosen people? Today Pastor Mark will look at the history of Israel, and God’s relationship with them, including what is still to come in their future. The Lord has always been devoted to Israel. Even when they countless times turned their backs on Him, He provided. Think about your life today. How many times has the Lord been faithful to you, despite your faithlessness? We serve a God today that loves to bless His people unconditionally. Do you believe that our Lord is for you today? History shows He always has our back! http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000019887/LFL20170707.mp3594826024da7c.mp3 Fri, 07 Jul 2017 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer How will the antichrist rise to power and turn on the Jews so quickly? Today Pastor Mark will teach listeners of the deceptive nature of Satan within the antichrist. Many Jews today are still waiting for their messiah, and peace. The antichrist will attempt to bring that, but then betray the Jews and demand to be worshiped himself. All of these events that have yet to come in the last days were prophesied. As Christ followers, we can be prepared for the destruction of our world because we have Scripture to learn from, and the hope of eternal life that comes only in Jesus Christ! How will the antichrist rise to power and turn on the Jews so quickly? Today Pastor Mark will teach listeners of the deceptive nature of Satan within the antichrist. Many Jews today are still waiting for their messiah, and peace. The antichrist will attempt to bring that, but then betray the Jews and demand to be worshiped himself. All of these events that have yet to come in the last days were prophesied. As Christ followers, we can be prepared for the destruction of our world because we have Scripture to learn from, and the hope of eternal life that comes only in Jesus Christ! How will the antichrist rise to power and turn on the Jews so quickly? Today Pastor Mark will teach listeners of the deceptive nature of Satan within the antichrist. Many Jews today are still waiting for their messiah, and peace. The antichrist will attempt to bring that, but then betray the Jews and demand to be worshiped himself. All of these events that have yet to come in the last days were prophesied. As Christ followers, we can be prepared for the destruction of our world because we have Scripture to learn from, and the hope of eternal life that comes only in Jesus Christ! http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000019888/LFL20170706.mp359482694a8c0b.mp3 Thu, 06 Jul 2017 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer What hope we have in our risen Lord, that death and the end of this world can’t scare us! Today Pastor Mark will speak on the hope, the expectancy, and the comfort we take in Christ and His Promises. Hearing about the end times can put fear in a lot of people’s hearts. The idea of this world coming to an end, and God’s judgment being poured out isn’t exciting for most. As Christ followers, however, we have hope. It is more than just a wish, it is an assurance. We know that the end of this world means the beginning of the next, and that is definitely worth getting excited about! What hope we have in our risen Lord, that death and the end of this world can’t scare us! Today Pastor Mark will speak on the hope, the expectancy, and the comfort we take in Christ and His Promises. Hearing about the end times can put fear in a lot of people’s hearts. The idea of this world coming to an end, and God’s judgment being poured out isn’t exciting for most. As Christ followers, however, we have hope. It is more than just a wish, it is an assurance. We know that the end of this world means the beginning of the next, and that is definitely worth getting excited about! What hope we have in our risen Lord, that death and the end of this world can’t scare us! Today Pastor Mark will speak on the hope, the expectancy, and the comfort we take in Christ and His Promises. Hearing about the end times can put fear in a lot of people’s hearts. The idea of this world coming to an end, and God’s judgment being poured out isn’t exciting for most. As Christ followers, however, we have hope. It is more than just a wish, it is an assurance. We know that the end of this world means the beginning of the next, and that is definitely worth getting excited about! http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000019889/LFL20170705.mp35948271878132.mp3 Wed, 05 Jul 2017 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer Do you understand the powerful thing that happens when you accept Christ? Scripture speaks of how we, through Christ, can overcome sin’s power in our life. Today Pastor Mark will encourage listeners that there is a day coming when sin’s presence will no longer exist. Even though we can be no longer in bondage to sin in this life, its presence still affects us and those around us. When we join the Lord in Heaven, it will be completely absent! Are you excited about that today? Don’t be afraid to tell the world of this great news of deliverance for all mankind! Do you understand the powerful thing that happens when you accept Christ? Scripture speaks of how we, through Christ, can overcome sin’s power in our life. Today Pastor Mark will encourage listeners that there is a day coming when sin’s presence will no longer exist. Even though we can be no longer in bondage to sin in this life, its presence still affects us and those around us. When we join the Lord in Heaven, it will be completely absent! Are you excited about that today? Don’t be afraid to tell the world of this great news of deliverance for all mankind! Do you understand the powerful thing that happens when you accept Christ? Scripture speaks of how we, through Christ, can overcome sin’s power in our life. Today Pastor Mark will encourage listeners that there is a day coming when sin’s presence will no longer exist. Even though we can be no longer in bondage to sin in this life, its presence still affects us and those around us. When we join the Lord in Heaven, it will be completely absent! Are you excited about that today? Don’t be afraid to tell the world of this great news of deliverance for all mankind! http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000019890/LFL20170704.mp35948279580789.mp3 Tue, 04 Jul 2017 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer The end times topic is always a popular one amongst believers. Today Pastor Mark prepares listeners for all that Scripture reveals regarding the tribulation and rapture of the church. As Christ followers, we can be excited about what is coming! We are going to be with the Lord forever! However, we should still be aware of the world’s happenings, and not lose sight of our mission while on earth. The Lord wants to use our lives on earth to do mighty things for His Kingdom. As signs in this world begin to reveal that Christ’s return is nearing, remember that the rest of the world needs our same hope! The end times topic is always a popular one amongst believers. Today Pastor Mark prepares listeners for all that Scripture reveals regarding the tribulation and rapture of the church. As Christ followers, we can be excited about what is coming! We are going to be with the Lord forever! However, we should still be aware of the world’s happenings, and not lose sight of our mission while on earth. The Lord wants to use our lives on earth to do mighty things for His Kingdom. As signs in this world begin to reveal that Christ’s return is nearing, remember that the rest of the world needs our same hope! The end times topic is always a popular one amongst believers. Today Pastor Mark prepares listeners for all that Scripture reveals regarding the tribulation and rapture of the church. As Christ followers, we can be excited about what is coming! We are going to be with the Lord forever! However, we should still be aware of the world’s happenings, and not lose sight of our mission while on earth. The Lord wants to use our lives on earth to do mighty things for His Kingdom. As signs in this world begin to reveal that Christ’s return is nearing, remember that the rest of the world needs our same hope! http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000019891/LFL20170703.mp3594828192239f.mp3 Mon, 03 Jul 2017 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer Do you believe that God is not only for you, that He not only saved you, but that He takes real genuine interest in every area of your life? Today Pastor Mark will show listeners that we serve a very personal God. He doesn’t just provide us eternal life, then leave us on our own in this world. He wants to be intimately involved! You have the power and ability, because of God’s strength, to overcome any situation you might face. He is greater than any problem this world can offer, and He takes joy in providing for His children. How much do you rely on His abilities today? Do you believe that God is not only for you, that He not only saved you, but that He takes real genuine interest in every area of your life? Today Pastor Mark will show listeners that we serve a very personal God. He doesn’t just provide us eternal life, then leave us on our own in this world. He wants to be intimately involved! You have the power and ability, because of God’s strength, to overcome any situation you might face. He is greater than any problem this world can offer, and He takes joy in providing for His children. How much do you rely on His abilities today? Do you believe that God is not only for you, that He not only saved you, but that He takes real genuine interest in every area of your life? Today Pastor Mark will show listeners that we serve a very personal God. He doesn’t just provide us eternal life, then leave us on our own in this world. He wants to be intimately involved! You have the power and ability, because of God’s strength, to overcome any situation you might face. He is greater than any problem this world can offer, and He takes joy in providing for His children. How much do you rely on His abilities today? http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000019942/LFL20170630.mp359495df778779.mp3 Fri, 30 Jun 2017 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer Do you live today with an understanding that this world is not your eternal home? Today Pastor Mark will encourage listeners to live with an eternal perspective. We know that God is in control of not just our lives, but the entire world. Too often, we try and dictate our life according to our wisdom and desires. The Lord wants to relieve of us of that stress, and allow us to simply focus on Him! There are people in our world searching for purpose and meaning without a clue of the eternity that is to come. How can your eternally-minded life help impact those who need Salvation today? Do you live today with an understanding that this world is not your eternal home? Today Pastor Mark will encourage listeners to live with an eternal perspective. We know that God is in control of not just our lives, but the entire world. Too often, we try and dictate our life according to our wisdom and desires. The Lord wants to relieve of us of that stress, and allow us to simply focus on Him! There are people in our world searching for purpose and meaning without a clue of the eternity that is to come. How can your eternally-minded life help impact those who need Salvation today? Do you live today with an understanding that this world is not your eternal home? Today Pastor Mark will encourage listeners to live with an eternal perspective. We know that God is in control of not just our lives, but the entire world. Too often, we try and dictate our life according to our wisdom and desires. The Lord wants to relieve of us of that stress, and allow us to simply focus on Him! There are people in our world searching for purpose and meaning without a clue of the eternity that is to come. How can your eternally-minded life help impact those who need Salvation today? http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000019944/LFL20170629.mp359495e87e029e.mp3 Thu, 29 Jun 2017 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer Do you send a message to all of those you come in contact with that you are for God and not against Him? Today Pastor Mark will challenge listeners to consider their commitment to Christ. As the end times approach, the faith of all believers will be tested more than ever before. Are you ready for that? Does your life today reflect one that is completely committed to Christ? The decisions you make today will shape your decisions and habits in the future. The Lord is looking for followers who are willing to choose Him first, no matter the pressure, no matter the circumstance. Do you send a message to all of those you come in contact with that you are for God and not against Him? Today Pastor Mark will challenge listeners to consider their commitment to Christ. As the end times approach, the faith of all believers will be tested more than ever before. Are you ready for that? Does your life today reflect one that is completely committed to Christ? The decisions you make today will shape your decisions and habits in the future. The Lord is looking for followers who are willing to choose Him first, no matter the pressure, no matter the circumstance. Do you send a message to all of those you come in contact with that you are for God and not against Him? Today Pastor Mark will challenge listeners to consider their commitment to Christ. As the end times approach, the faith of all believers will be tested more than ever before. Are you ready for that? Does your life today reflect one that is completely committed to Christ? The decisions you make today will shape your decisions and habits in the future. The Lord is looking for followers who are willing to choose Him first, no matter the pressure, no matter the circumstance. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000019946/LFL20170628.mp359495f0ce820e.mp3 Wed, 28 Jun 2017 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer What does Scripture tell us about the coming antichrist and tribulation period? Today Pastor Mark will use the book of Daniel, and the experiences of Israel, to teach listeners about what to expect in the last days. Throughout history, Israel has been at the center of attention, and in the end times, that will not change. During the seven year tribulation, the antichrist will show glimpses of greatness to deceive the multitudes, and eventually show his true colors. The great hope that Christ followers have today, is that we will be spared God’s judgment, because we have chosen Him! What does Scripture tell us about the coming antichrist and tribulation period? Today Pastor Mark will use the book of Daniel, and the experiences of Israel, to teach listeners about what to expect in the last days. Throughout history, Israel has been at the center of attention, and in the end times, that will not change. During the seven year tribulation, the antichrist will show glimpses of greatness to deceive the multitudes, and eventually show his true colors. The great hope that Christ followers have today, is that we will be spared God’s judgment, because we have chosen Him! What does Scripture tell us about the coming antichrist and tribulation period? Today Pastor Mark will use the book of Daniel, and the experiences of Israel, to teach listeners about what to expect in the last days. Throughout history, Israel has been at the center of attention, and in the end times, that will not change. During the seven year tribulation, the antichrist will show glimpses of greatness to deceive the multitudes, and eventually show his true colors. The great hope that Christ followers have today, is that we will be spared God’s judgment, because we have chosen Him! http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000019947/LFL20170627.mp359495f90ae528.mp3 Tue, 27 Jun 2017 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer Do you know that God is not only able to care for you, but that He also desires to? Today Pastor Mark will teach listeners of God’s personal interest in every one of our lives. Our Lord is much more than just an all-powerful being ruling everything with His Divine Nature. He is as uniquely invested in your life, as any others. What a great God we serve! Know that when you pray, He listens and cares. We may not always get the response we desire, but who better to trust with our lives than Almighty God? Trust in your personal Lord with all of your heart today! Do you know that God is not only able to care for you, but that He also desires to? Today Pastor Mark will teach listeners of God’s personal interest in every one of our lives. Our Lord is much more than just an all-powerful being ruling everything with His Divine Nature. He is as uniquely invested in your life, as any others. What a great God we serve! Know that when you pray, He listens and cares. We may not always get the response we desire, but who better to trust with our lives than Almighty God? Trust in your personal Lord with all of your heart today! Do you know that God is not only able to care for you, but that He also desires to? Today Pastor Mark will teach listeners of God’s personal interest in every one of our lives. Our Lord is much more than just an all-powerful being ruling everything with His Divine Nature. He is as uniquely invested in your life, as any others. What a great God we serve! Know that when you pray, He listens and cares. We may not always get the response we desire, but who better to trust with our lives than Almighty God? Trust in your personal Lord with all of your heart today! http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000019948/LFL20170626.mp35949601873acd.mp3 Mon, 26 Jun 2017 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer Do you believe today that you are worthy to be loved by God? He desires a relationship with you! Today Pastor Mark will teach listeners about the importance of confession. One of the big reasons that holds people back from repentance, is that they believe God could never love them. There is nothing you can do to earn God’s love, it is a free gift. The enemy will try and convince you otherwise. Believe the truths of Scripture, and the examples of those in it. God desires fellowship with everyone. All you have to do is confess your need for Him, and believe that He conquered sin on the cross. Do you believe today that you are worthy to be loved by God? He desires a relationship with you! Today Pastor Mark will teach listeners about the importance of confession. One of the big reasons that holds people back from repentance, is that they believe God could never love them. There is nothing you can do to earn God’s love, it is a free gift. The enemy will try and convince you otherwise. Believe the truths of Scripture, and the examples of those in it. God desires fellowship with everyone. All you have to do is confess your need for Him, and believe that He conquered sin on the cross. Do you believe today that you are worthy to be loved by God? He desires a relationship with you! Today Pastor Mark will teach listeners about the importance of confession. One of the big reasons that holds people back from repentance, is that they believe God could never love them. There is nothing you can do to earn God’s love, it is a free gift. The enemy will try and convince you otherwise. Believe the truths of Scripture, and the examples of those in it. God desires fellowship with everyone. All you have to do is confess your need for Him, and believe that He conquered sin on the cross. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000019800/LFL20170623.mp3594181230c909.mp3 Fri, 23 Jun 2017 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer How do you approach prayer in your Spiritual life? Do you view it as an ongoing conversation between you and God? Or do you only practice it in when you really need something? Today Pastor Mark will encourage listeners to follow Daniel’s example when it comes to their relationship with the Lord. Daniel prayed daily, and valued God’s Word. He could more easily discern the Lord’s will because he was devoted to his prayer life. How would you rate your devotion to prayer and God’s Word today? Are they just a part of your life, or have you made them the foundation of your life? How do you approach prayer in your Spiritual life? Do you view it as an ongoing conversation between you and God? Or do you only practice it in when you really need something? Today Pastor Mark will encourage listeners to follow Daniel’s example when it comes to their relationship with the Lord. Daniel prayed daily, and valued God’s Word. He could more easily discern the Lord’s will because he was devoted to his prayer life. How would you rate your devotion to prayer and God’s Word today? Are they just a part of your life, or have you made them the foundation of your life? How do you approach prayer in your Spiritual life? Do you view it as an ongoing conversation between you and God? Or do you only practice it in when you really need something? Today Pastor Mark will encourage listeners to follow Daniel’s example when it comes to their relationship with the Lord. Daniel prayed daily, and valued God’s Word. He could more easily discern the Lord’s will because he was devoted to his prayer life. How would you rate your devotion to prayer and God’s Word today? Are they just a part of your life, or have you made them the foundation of your life? http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000019801/LFL20170622.mp3594181967f066.mp3 Thu, 22 Jun 2017 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer How do we live for something when we don’t even know when it is coming? Today Pastor Mark will encourage listeners to live with the end in mind. Jesus did say that we would not know the hour or the time of His return, but we are still to live with an eternal mindset. What could be more important than eternity! Don’t be deceived by the enemy today to think that this world holds everything. It is all a plea to distract people from what is most important. As you live with the end in mind, you begin to grow more Spiritually, see the world better, and treat others more like Christ. How do we live for something when we don’t even know when it is coming? Today Pastor Mark will encourage listeners to live with the end in mind. Jesus did say that we would not know the hour or the time of His return, but we are still to live with an eternal mindset. What could be more important than eternity! Don’t be deceived by the enemy today to think that this world holds everything. It is all a plea to distract people from what is most important. As you live with the end in mind, you begin to grow more Spiritually, see the world better, and treat others more like Christ. How do we live for something when we don’t even know when it is coming? Today Pastor Mark will encourage listeners to live with the end in mind. Jesus did say that we would not know the hour or the time of His return, but we are still to live with an eternal mindset. What could be more important than eternity! Don’t be deceived by the enemy today to think that this world holds everything. It is all a plea to distract people from what is most important. As you live with the end in mind, you begin to grow more Spiritually, see the world better, and treat others more like Christ. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000019802/LFL20170621.mp35941821152097.mp3 Wed, 21 Jun 2017 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer There is a sad truth to the world we live in. Today Pastor Mark will enlighten listeners on the destruction that is coming to this earth. It can be easy to walk around and see the advancements of our culture, and think how can it get any better? We must remember that the enemy is deceptive and wants people to think that everything is okay. The Lord is only concerned with the Spiritual state of His people, not the financial or technological. Scripture tells of the judgment that will come. As Christ followers, we are to be a light in this dark world that seems headed for disaster. There is a sad truth to the world we live in. Today Pastor Mark will enlighten listeners on the destruction that is coming to this earth. It can be easy to walk around and see the advancements of our culture, and think how can it get any better? We must remember that the enemy is deceptive and wants people to think that everything is okay. The Lord is only concerned with the Spiritual state of His people, not the financial or technological. Scripture tells of the judgment that will come. As Christ followers, we are to be a light in this dark world that seems headed for disaster. There is a sad truth to the world we live in. Today Pastor Mark will enlighten listeners on the destruction that is coming to this earth. It can be easy to walk around and see the advancements of our culture, and think how can it get any better? We must remember that the enemy is deceptive and wants people to think that everything is okay. The Lord is only concerned with the Spiritual state of His people, not the financial or technological. Scripture tells of the judgment that will come. As Christ followers, we are to be a light in this dark world that seems headed for disaster. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000019803/LFL20170620.mp35941838c40378.mp3 Tue, 20 Jun 2017 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer Is the purpose for your life today in line with what God created you for? Today Pastor Mark will challenge listeners to consider who is guiding the direction of their life. This world will tell you of many great pursuits, that should hold priority in your life. The Lord, however, created you for much more than fame, fashion, and success. God designed you to bring glory to Him. Often times, the path to that is far different than the American dream. Many people over the years have tried to follow their pursuits in this life, and think it does not affect the eternal life yet to come, but that is contrary to Scripture. Is the purpose for your life today in line with what God created you for? Today Pastor Mark will challenge listeners to consider who is guiding the direction of their life. This world will tell you of many great pursuits, that should hold priority in your life. The Lord, however, created you for much more than fame, fashion, and success. God designed you to bring glory to Him. Often times, the path to that is far different than the American dream. Many people over the years have tried to follow their pursuits in this life, and think it does not affect the eternal life yet to come, but that is contrary to Scripture. Is the purpose for your life today in line with what God created you for? Today Pastor Mark will challenge listeners to consider who is guiding the direction of their life. This world will tell you of many great pursuits, that should hold priority in your life. The Lord, however, created you for much more than fame, fashion, and success. God designed you to bring glory to Him. Often times, the path to that is far different than the American dream. Many people over the years have tried to follow their pursuits in this life, and think it does not affect the eternal life yet to come, but that is contrary to Scripture. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000019804/LFL201706191.mp359418461ab657.mp3 Mon, 19 Jun 2017 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer How can our knowledge about who Satan is, prepare us to recognize who the antichrist might be? Today as Pastor Mark teaches listeners on the coming antichrist, he will also note the characteristics of Satan. Why? Because the antichrist is going to be a demon possessed man controlled by Satan. The enemy is active in our world even today, deceiving the hearts of many, planting seeds of doubt and confusion. This is not the Lord’s plan for your life. We know that Jesus has defeated the power of sin and Satan on the cross, and that He will return to judge and destroy him one last time. How can our knowledge about who Satan is, prepare us to recognize who the antichrist might be? Today as Pastor Mark teaches listeners on the coming antichrist, he will also note the characteristics of Satan. Why? Because the antichrist is going to be a demon possessed man controlled by Satan. The enemy is active in our world even today, deceiving the hearts of many, planting seeds of doubt and confusion. This is not the Lord’s plan for your life. We know that Jesus has defeated the power of sin and Satan on the cross, and that He will return to judge and destroy him one last time. How can our knowledge about who Satan is, prepare us to recognize who the antichrist might be? Today as Pastor Mark teaches listeners on the coming antichrist, he will also note the characteristics of Satan. Why? Because the antichrist is going to be a demon possessed man controlled by Satan. The enemy is active in our world even today, deceiving the hearts of many, planting seeds of doubt and confusion. This is not the Lord’s plan for your life. We know that Jesus has defeated the power of sin and Satan on the cross, and that He will return to judge and destroy him one last time. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000019664/LFL20170616.mp35938373ad5c5d.mp3 Fri, 16 Jun 2017 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer With so much uncertainty in our future, how can we begin to prepare for the last days? Today Pastor Mark will teach listeners about the coming antichrist and tribulation period. Everyone always wants to know about the end times. People want to know how and when their life is going to end. In Scripture, we are given some truths that can help us be ready. At the end of the day, however, we can place our hope and trust in the risen Jesus Christ. There is nothing for us to worry about for our eternity is sealed! Have you committed your life, and eternity, to Jesus today? With so much uncertainty in our future, how can we begin to prepare for the last days? Today Pastor Mark will teach listeners about the coming antichrist and tribulation period. Everyone always wants to know about the end times. People want to know how and when their life is going to end. In Scripture, we are given some truths that can help us be ready. At the end of the day, however, we can place our hope and trust in the risen Jesus Christ. There is nothing for us to worry about for our eternity is sealed! Have you committed your life, and eternity, to Jesus today? With so much uncertainty in our future, how can we begin to prepare for the last days? Today Pastor Mark will teach listeners about the coming antichrist and tribulation period. Everyone always wants to know about the end times. People want to know how and when their life is going to end. In Scripture, we are given some truths that can help us be ready. At the end of the day, however, we can place our hope and trust in the risen Jesus Christ. There is nothing for us to worry about for our eternity is sealed! Have you committed your life, and eternity, to Jesus today? http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000019665/LFL20170615.mp35938379e2361a.mp3 Thu, 15 Jun 2017 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer What do we know about this world and what is coming of it? Today as Pastor Mark continues his study on the book of Daniel, he will begin to teach listeners of all the end time prophecies that the book holds. Everyone wants to know when the world will end, and how the world will end. Scripture reveals some truths to us, not just in Revelation, but in Daniel as well. While we will never know the exact hour or time of Christ’s return, we are encouraged to be prepared. We do know that the world as we know it, will perish. Given that truth, we should all be living our days with eternity in mind! What do we know about this world and what is coming of it? Today as Pastor Mark continues his study on the book of Daniel, he will begin to teach listeners of all the end time prophecies that the book holds. Everyone wants to know when the world will end, and how the world will end. Scripture reveals some truths to us, not just in Revelation, but in Daniel as well. While we will never know the exact hour or time of Christ’s return, we are encouraged to be prepared. We do know that the world as we know it, will perish. Given that truth, we should all be living our days with eternity in mind! What do we know about this world and what is coming of it? Today as Pastor Mark continues his study on the book of Daniel, he will begin to teach listeners of all the end time prophecies that the book holds. Everyone wants to know when the world will end, and how the world will end. Scripture reveals some truths to us, not just in Revelation, but in Daniel as well. While we will never know the exact hour or time of Christ’s return, we are encouraged to be prepared. We do know that the world as we know it, will perish. Given that truth, we should all be living our days with eternity in mind! http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000019666/LFL20170614.mp3593837f87058f.mp3 Wed, 14 Jun 2017 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer Today Pastor Mark will challenge listeners to put aside the things of this world that are guaranteed not to last, and focus on the eternal things, which are guaranteed to last. God and people are all that will join us in eternity. All of the cars, all of the cash, all of the clothes will be destroyed forever. So why would you waste this life pursuing things that only gratify yourself, and will only pass away? The Lord designed us to mirror Him in all that we do. This includes how we spend our time and money. Are you living for yourself or for God today? Only one route leads to Heaven. Today Pastor Mark will challenge listeners to put aside the things of this world that are guaranteed not to last, and focus on the eternal things, which are guaranteed to last. God and people are all that will join us in eternity. All of the cars, all of the cash, all of the clothes will be destroyed forever. So why would you waste this life pursuing things that only gratify yourself, and will only pass away? The Lord designed us to mirror Him in all that we do. This includes how we spend our time and money. Are you living for yourself or for God today? Only one route leads to Heaven. Today Pastor Mark will challenge listeners to put aside the things of this world that are guaranteed not to last, and focus on the eternal things, which are guaranteed to last. God and people are all that will join us in eternity. All of the cars, all of the cash, all of the clothes will be destroyed forever. So why would you waste this life pursuing things that only gratify yourself, and will only pass away? The Lord designed us to mirror Him in all that we do. This includes how we spend our time and money. Are you living for yourself or for God today? Only one route leads to Heaven. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000019667/LFL20170613.mp35938385dabc13.mp3 Tue, 13 Jun 2017 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer How do we know that God is going to deliver us from trying times, and how do we know that there is always a positive takeaway? Today Pastor Mark will use the example of Daniel, who was in a life-threatening situation, to teach listeners about God’s faithfulness to those who place their faith in Him. Our Lord wants the best for us, and sometimes His route of getting there seems uncommon to man. How can being thrown into a Lion’s Den more effectively accomplish God’s plan? This is why He is God, and we are not. His ways are higher than our ways. Trust Him with everything today! How do we know that God is going to deliver us from trying times, and how do we know that there is always a positive takeaway? Today Pastor Mark will use the example of Daniel, who was in a life-threatening situation, to teach listeners about God’s faithfulness to those who place their faith in Him. Our Lord wants the best for us, and sometimes His route of getting there seems uncommon to man. How can being thrown into a Lion’s Den more effectively accomplish God’s plan? This is why He is God, and we are not. His ways are higher than our ways. Trust Him with everything today! How do we know that God is going to deliver us from trying times, and how do we know that there is always a positive takeaway? Today Pastor Mark will use the example of Daniel, who was in a life-threatening situation, to teach listeners about God’s faithfulness to those who place their faith in Him. Our Lord wants the best for us, and sometimes His route of getting there seems uncommon to man. How can being thrown into a Lion’s Den more effectively accomplish God’s plan? This is why He is God, and we are not. His ways are higher than our ways. Trust Him with everything today! http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000019668/LFL20170612.mp3593838bb84abe.mp3 Mon, 12 Jun 2017 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer Today Pastor Mark will teach listeners that ultimately God is in control of where this life takes us. Yes, we have a free choice in much that we do, but we do not control the circumstances that we face in life, that is up to God. Many times we would just prefer that God give us the easiest circumstances possible, and then we will trust in Him. This is generally backwards. It would require little to no faith, and the Lord would not get as much glory if our lives were perfect all the time. If times are tough, don’t just pray for a way out, pray for a strength that only our God can give! Today Pastor Mark will teach listeners that ultimately God is in control of where this life takes us. Yes, we have a free choice in much that we do, but we do not control the circumstances that we face in life, that is up to God. Many times we would just prefer that God give us the easiest circumstances possible, and then we will trust in Him. This is generally backwards. It would require little to no faith, and the Lord would not get as much glory if our lives were perfect all the time. If times are tough, don’t just pray for a way out, pray for a strength that only our God can give! Today Pastor Mark will teach listeners that ultimately God is in control of where this life takes us. Yes, we have a free choice in much that we do, but we do not control the circumstances that we face in life, that is up to God. Many times we would just prefer that God give us the easiest circumstances possible, and then we will trust in Him. This is generally backwards. It would require little to no faith, and the Lord would not get as much glory if our lives were perfect all the time. If times are tough, don’t just pray for a way out, pray for a strength that only our God can give! http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000019519/LFL20170609.mp3592ebbdf45434.mp3 Fri, 09 Jun 2017 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer How does a story about a man avoiding the teeth of hungry lions in a lion’s den apply to modern day Christians? Today as Pastor Mark teaches listeners about Daniel, he encourages them to follow Daniel’s example of a life fully surrendered to God. Daniel ignored what seemed reasonable to man, and trusted in the will of the Lord. What about you today? Do you put God first in all that you do? Does the Lord dictate your decision making, or do you live according to whatever seems normal in man’s eyes? It won’t take long to discover that God’s ways are much higher than our ways. How does a story about a man avoiding the teeth of hungry lions in a lion’s den apply to modern day Christians? Today as Pastor Mark teaches listeners about Daniel, he encourages them to follow Daniel’s example of a life fully surrendered to God. Daniel ignored what seemed reasonable to man, and trusted in the will of the Lord. What about you today? Do you put God first in all that you do? Does the Lord dictate your decision making, or do you live according to whatever seems normal in man’s eyes? It won’t take long to discover that God’s ways are much higher than our ways. How does a story about a man avoiding the teeth of hungry lions in a lion’s den apply to modern day Christians? Today as Pastor Mark teaches listeners about Daniel, he encourages them to follow Daniel’s example of a life fully surrendered to God. Daniel ignored what seemed reasonable to man, and trusted in the will of the Lord. What about you today? Do you put God first in all that you do? Does the Lord dictate your decision making, or do you live according to whatever seems normal in man’s eyes? It won’t take long to discover that God’s ways are much higher than our ways. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000019520/LFL201706081.mp3592ebc6b69932.mp3 Thu, 08 Jun 2017 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer Are you walking in the will of God for your life? Today Pastor Mark will encourage listeners to passionately pursue a life centered around God’s will. In Daniel 6, Daniel was not fazed by the lion’s den, because he knew he was right in the center of God’s will for his life. There is no greater place to be, regardless of the circumstances. A life outside of His Will communicates that you don’t need God, that you have it taken care of on your own. This approach couldn’t be farther from the Truth. The God of the Universe wants to guide and direct you through this difficult life, will you let Him? Are you walking in the will of God for your life? Today Pastor Mark will encourage listeners to passionately pursue a life centered around God’s will. In Daniel 6, Daniel was not fazed by the lion’s den, because he knew he was right in the center of God’s will for his life. There is no greater place to be, regardless of the circumstances. A life outside of His Will communicates that you don’t need God, that you have it taken care of on your own. This approach couldn’t be farther from the Truth. The God of the Universe wants to guide and direct you through this difficult life, will you let Him? Are you walking in the will of God for your life? Today Pastor Mark will encourage listeners to passionately pursue a life centered around God’s will. In Daniel 6, Daniel was not fazed by the lion’s den, because he knew he was right in the center of God’s will for his life. There is no greater place to be, regardless of the circumstances. A life outside of His Will communicates that you don’t need God, that you have it taken care of on your own. This approach couldn’t be farther from the Truth. The God of the Universe wants to guide and direct you through this difficult life, will you let Him? http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000019521/LFL20170607.mp3592ebc9e1de03.mp3 Wed, 07 Jun 2017 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer Are you trying to solve every problem in life on your own, or are you trusting your Creator to carry you through? Today Pastor Mark will teach listeners of Daniel’s unwavering devotion to God through prayer. Whatever Daniel faced in life, he always sought the Lord’s face for guidance. He recognized that life could not be lived properly apart from God’s Hand in everything. Maybe you know the importance of God in your life, but you feel you can handle it on your own. Do not be deceived. We were created for fellowship with God. Only He has the perfect life planned for us. Are you trying to solve every problem in life on your own, or are you trusting your Creator to carry you through? Today Pastor Mark will teach listeners of Daniel’s unwavering devotion to God through prayer. Whatever Daniel faced in life, he always sought the Lord’s face for guidance. He recognized that life could not be lived properly apart from God’s Hand in everything. Maybe you know the importance of God in your life, but you feel you can handle it on your own. Do not be deceived. We were created for fellowship with God. Only He has the perfect life planned for us. Are you trying to solve every problem in life on your own, or are you trusting your Creator to carry you through? Today Pastor Mark will teach listeners of Daniel’s unwavering devotion to God through prayer. Whatever Daniel faced in life, he always sought the Lord’s face for guidance. He recognized that life could not be lived properly apart from God’s Hand in everything. Maybe you know the importance of God in your life, but you feel you can handle it on your own. Do not be deceived. We were created for fellowship with God. Only He has the perfect life planned for us. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000019522/LFL20170606.mp3592ebcf6d53ad.mp3 Tue, 06 Jun 2017 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer Where is true education about the Gospel, God’s Love, and His Will supposed to come from? Today Pastor Mark will encourage parents and grandparents to take an active role in their child’s Spiritual development. You should not rely completely on the church or school system to disciple your children. The Lord designed the home centered around a family that prays together, and studies His Word. Parents are to be the first and greatest example of Christ set before their children. If you have kids today, do they see Jesus in you? Are you active in their Spiritual lives? Where is true education about the Gospel, God’s Love, and His Will supposed to come from? Today Pastor Mark will encourage parents and grandparents to take an active role in their child’s Spiritual development. You should not rely completely on the church or school system to disciple your children. The Lord designed the home centered around a family that prays together, and studies His Word. Parents are to be the first and greatest example of Christ set before their children. If you have kids today, do they see Jesus in you? Are you active in their Spiritual lives? Where is true education about the Gospel, God’s Love, and His Will supposed to come from? Today Pastor Mark will encourage parents and grandparents to take an active role in their child’s Spiritual development. You should not rely completely on the church or school system to disciple your children. The Lord designed the home centered around a family that prays together, and studies His Word. Parents are to be the first and greatest example of Christ set before their children. If you have kids today, do they see Jesus in you? Are you active in their Spiritual lives? http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000019523/LFL20170605.mp3592ebd6b3ff58.mp3 Mon, 05 Jun 2017 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer Do you recognize and appreciate the free gift of Salvation that has been given to us through Jesus Christ? Today Pastor Mark will remind listeners that we as a people are undeserving of eternal life, so we have no reason to act entitled about it. Some people live with a mindset that they can live their whole life apart from Christ, and just accept Him when they’re ready. We never know when our door of opportunity will be closed for Salvation. Have you committed your life to Christ today? If not, don’t go through life assuming that this great gift will be available strictly on your timing. Do you recognize and appreciate the free gift of Salvation that has been given to us through Jesus Christ? Today Pastor Mark will remind listeners that we as a people are undeserving of eternal life, so we have no reason to act entitled about it. Some people live with a mindset that they can live their whole life apart from Christ, and just accept Him when they’re ready. We never know when our door of opportunity will be closed for Salvation. Have you committed your life to Christ today? If not, don’t go through life assuming that this great gift will be available strictly on your timing. Do you recognize and appreciate the free gift of Salvation that has been given to us through Jesus Christ? Today Pastor Mark will remind listeners that we as a people are undeserving of eternal life, so we have no reason to act entitled about it. Some people live with a mindset that they can live their whole life apart from Christ, and just accept Him when they’re ready. We never know when our door of opportunity will be closed for Salvation. Have you committed your life to Christ today? If not, don’t go through life assuming that this great gift will be available strictly on your timing. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000019119/LFL20170602.mp35919ef62a5fdf.mp3 Fri, 02 Jun 2017 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer Repentance is the first step you must take to be born again and enter the Kingdom of God. Today Pastor Mark will teach listeners of the bold call to repentance that Daniel gave King Nebuchadnezzar in Daniel 4. This king had lived his life the way he wanted his entire life, never giving God a second thought. How many in our world today are trying to succeed at life on their own? How many have tasted success and taken credit for it? There is only one way to change direction and follow God, and it starts with repentance. Are there things in your life that you need to repent of today? Repentance is the first step you must take to be born again and enter the Kingdom of God. Today Pastor Mark will teach listeners of the bold call to repentance that Daniel gave King Nebuchadnezzar in Daniel 4. This king had lived his life the way he wanted his entire life, never giving God a second thought. How many in our world today are trying to succeed at life on their own? How many have tasted success and taken credit for it? There is only one way to change direction and follow God, and it starts with repentance. Are there things in your life that you need to repent of today? Repentance is the first step you must take to be born again and enter the Kingdom of God. Today Pastor Mark will teach listeners of the bold call to repentance that Daniel gave King Nebuchadnezzar in Daniel 4. This king had lived his life the way he wanted his entire life, never giving God a second thought. How many in our world today are trying to succeed at life on their own? How many have tasted success and taken credit for it? There is only one way to change direction and follow God, and it starts with repentance. Are there things in your life that you need to repent of today? http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000019121/LFL20170601.mp35919efbae5a4c.mp3 Thu, 01 Jun 2017 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer Do you know that you have the wisest One of all at your disposal desiring to help you? Today Pastor Mark will teach listeners that God’s wisdom far exceeds man’s wisdom. In the book of Daniel, as King Nebuchadnezzar was confused by his own dreams, only the wisdom of God, through Daniel, could reveal them. The king and all of his own men were clueless! How often do we try to manage our lives according to our earthly wisdom? How sad that we so easily forget the resource we have in The Holy Spirit. Take advantage of all the wisdom God wants to give you today! Do you know that you have the wisest One of all at your disposal desiring to help you? Today Pastor Mark will teach listeners that God’s wisdom far exceeds man’s wisdom. In the book of Daniel, as King Nebuchadnezzar was confused by his own dreams, only the wisdom of God, through Daniel, could reveal them. The king and all of his own men were clueless! How often do we try to manage our lives according to our earthly wisdom? How sad that we so easily forget the resource we have in The Holy Spirit. Take advantage of all the wisdom God wants to give you today! Do you know that you have the wisest One of all at your disposal desiring to help you? Today Pastor Mark will teach listeners that God’s wisdom far exceeds man’s wisdom. In the book of Daniel, as King Nebuchadnezzar was confused by his own dreams, only the wisdom of God, through Daniel, could reveal them. The king and all of his own men were clueless! How often do we try to manage our lives according to our earthly wisdom? How sad that we so easily forget the resource we have in The Holy Spirit. Take advantage of all the wisdom God wants to give you today! http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000019122/LFL20170531.mp35919f0136bee6.mp3 Wed, 31 May 2017 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer Compromise is never a good thing when it comes to you and God. He wants your full heart devoted to Him, not just when it’s convenient for you. Today Pastor Mark will show listeners how Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego refused to compromise, even when it could have cost them their life. How far are you willing to go to follow Christ without compromise? Jesus never compromised during His time on earth, and His life was centered around others. Be aware of the enemy’s temptations to lure you from the Truth. God will never ask you to do anything apart from your best interest. Compromise is never a good thing when it comes to you and God. He wants your full heart devoted to Him, not just when it’s convenient for you. Today Pastor Mark will show listeners how Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego refused to compromise, even when it could have cost them their life. How far are you willing to go to follow Christ without compromise? Jesus never compromised during His time on earth, and His life was centered around others. Be aware of the enemy’s temptations to lure you from the Truth. God will never ask you to do anything apart from your best interest. Compromise is never a good thing when it comes to you and God. He wants your full heart devoted to Him, not just when it’s convenient for you. Today Pastor Mark will show listeners how Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego refused to compromise, even when it could have cost them their life. How far are you willing to go to follow Christ without compromise? Jesus never compromised during His time on earth, and His life was centered around others. Be aware of the enemy’s temptations to lure you from the Truth. God will never ask you to do anything apart from your best interest. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000019123/LFL201705301.mp35919f0a2850ca.mp3 Tue, 30 May 2017 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer What is worship, and what should worship look like for the everyday Christ follower? Today Pastor Mark will use a popular story from Daniel as an example to show how several men who were forced to worship an idol or die, kept their commitment to God first. The world we live in is very seductive. You may be worshiping the things of this world without even knowing it. You cannot serve both God and this world. Has your devotion been towards God, or towards this world? No matter how tough or irrational the situation might seem, following God is always the right answer. What is worship, and what should worship look like for the everyday Christ follower? Today Pastor Mark will use a popular story from Daniel as an example to show how several men who were forced to worship an idol or die, kept their commitment to God first. The world we live in is very seductive. You may be worshiping the things of this world without even knowing it. You cannot serve both God and this world. Has your devotion been towards God, or towards this world? No matter how tough or irrational the situation might seem, following God is always the right answer. What is worship, and what should worship look like for the everyday Christ follower? Today Pastor Mark will use a popular story from Daniel as an example to show how several men who were forced to worship an idol or die, kept their commitment to God first. The world we live in is very seductive. You may be worshiping the things of this world without even knowing it. You cannot serve both God and this world. Has your devotion been towards God, or towards this world? No matter how tough or irrational the situation might seem, following God is always the right answer. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000019124/LFL20170529.mp35919f0c910735.mp3 Mon, 29 May 2017 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer What is there to fear in this life? Absolutely nothing. Today Pastor Mark will show listeners how a life lived with God at the forefront is a life that can be lived with no fear. God’s Word is truth, and in It are countless promises of His power, strength, and deliverance for mankind in all phases of life. The enemy loves to plant seeds of fear and doubt in the hearts of Christ followers. This will turn people’s eyes away from God and onto seemingly impossible, horrible situations. The Lord wants to remove anxiety from your life, by being your source of Life! Lean on Him today! What is there to fear in this life? Absolutely nothing. Today Pastor Mark will show listeners how a life lived with God at the forefront is a life that can be lived with no fear. God’s Word is truth, and in It are countless promises of His power, strength, and deliverance for mankind in all phases of life. The enemy loves to plant seeds of fear and doubt in the hearts of Christ followers. This will turn people’s eyes away from God and onto seemingly impossible, horrible situations. The Lord wants to remove anxiety from your life, by being your source of Life! Lean on Him today! What is there to fear in this life? Absolutely nothing. Today Pastor Mark will show listeners how a life lived with God at the forefront is a life that can be lived with no fear. God’s Word is truth, and in It are countless promises of His power, strength, and deliverance for mankind in all phases of life. The enemy loves to plant seeds of fear and doubt in the hearts of Christ followers. This will turn people’s eyes away from God and onto seemingly impossible, horrible situations. The Lord wants to remove anxiety from your life, by being your source of Life! Lean on Him today! http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000019174/LFL20170526.mp3591c46db06301.mp3 Fri, 26 May 2017 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer How easy can it be to go through life and not maximize the great resource we have living inside of us? Today Pastor Mark will challenge listeners to ignore all of the world’s attempts to attract our worship, because the One who is Worthy is already in our hearts. The Lord is not only capable of carrying you through this life, He wants to, and desires Spiritual intimacy with every human! Many world leaders, and popular figures, shun outsiders because they are too prideful and steeped in their power. Jesus has taken His power, which is incomparable, and used it for the good of all! How easy can it be to go through life and not maximize the great resource we have living inside of us? Today Pastor Mark will challenge listeners to ignore all of the world’s attempts to attract our worship, because the One who is Worthy is already in our hearts. The Lord is not only capable of carrying you through this life, He wants to, and desires Spiritual intimacy with every human! Many world leaders, and popular figures, shun outsiders because they are too prideful and steeped in their power. Jesus has taken His power, which is incomparable, and used it for the good of all! How easy can it be to go through life and not maximize the great resource we have living inside of us? Today Pastor Mark will challenge listeners to ignore all of the world’s attempts to attract our worship, because the One who is Worthy is already in our hearts. The Lord is not only capable of carrying you through this life, He wants to, and desires Spiritual intimacy with every human! Many world leaders, and popular figures, shun outsiders because they are too prideful and steeped in their power. Jesus has taken His power, which is incomparable, and used it for the good of all! http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000019175/LFL20170525.mp3591c473da9702.mp3 Thu, 25 May 2017 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer Have you taken a personal stand for Christ in your life? There is no one greater to follow than the God of the universe. Today Pastor Mark will warn listeners of the dangers this world brings for a person who is not in tune with Christ. Satan will use every opportunity he gets to distract and deter you from the path of Salvation. God meanwhile, wants what is best for you and has promised to strengthen you. The risk you take of doing life without God, is much worse than the risk of doing life with Him. Be bold in your faith. Choose to follow Him and His path for you today! Have you taken a personal stand for Christ in your life? There is no one greater to follow than the God of the universe. Today Pastor Mark will warn listeners of the dangers this world brings for a person who is not in tune with Christ. Satan will use every opportunity he gets to distract and deter you from the path of Salvation. God meanwhile, wants what is best for you and has promised to strengthen you. The risk you take of doing life without God, is much worse than the risk of doing life with Him. Be bold in your faith. Choose to follow Him and His path for you today! Have you taken a personal stand for Christ in your life? There is no one greater to follow than the God of the universe. Today Pastor Mark will warn listeners of the dangers this world brings for a person who is not in tune with Christ. Satan will use every opportunity he gets to distract and deter you from the path of Salvation. God meanwhile, wants what is best for you and has promised to strengthen you. The risk you take of doing life without God, is much worse than the risk of doing life with Him. Be bold in your faith. Choose to follow Him and His path for you today! http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000019176/LFL20170524.mp3591c4795b8799.mp3 Wed, 24 May 2017 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer Who is in control of your life? Today Pastor Mark will challenge listeners to be sure that every part of their life is dictated by God. Even in the book of Daniel, when King Nebuchadnezzar thought he had everything figured out on his own, he didn’t realize he was falling into Satan’s trap. The enemy is very cunning and deceitful. He is always looking for a way into your mind so that he might blind you from the Truth. Daniel is a great example of a man who stayed glued to the Lord, despite many outside influences. Have you given every area of your life over to the Lord’s command today? Who is in control of your life? Today Pastor Mark will challenge listeners to be sure that every part of their life is dictated by God. Even in the book of Daniel, when King Nebuchadnezzar thought he had everything figured out on his own, he didn’t realize he was falling into Satan’s trap. The enemy is very cunning and deceitful. He is always looking for a way into your mind so that he might blind you from the Truth. Daniel is a great example of a man who stayed glued to the Lord, despite many outside influences. Have you given every area of your life over to the Lord’s command today? Who is in control of your life? Today Pastor Mark will challenge listeners to be sure that every part of their life is dictated by God. Even in the book of Daniel, when King Nebuchadnezzar thought he had everything figured out on his own, he didn’t realize he was falling into Satan’s trap. The enemy is very cunning and deceitful. He is always looking for a way into your mind so that he might blind you from the Truth. Daniel is a great example of a man who stayed glued to the Lord, despite many outside influences. Have you given every area of your life over to the Lord’s command today? http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000019177/LFL20170523.mp3591c480913e54.mp3 Tue, 23 May 2017 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer Do you know that your body actually craves God and His Word? Today Pastor Mark will teach listeners that just as our physical body needs food, we also have a spirit that longs for the Lord. Physical food and nutrients are essential to our body’s survival. How can your spiritual body survive without being fed as well? The Word of God is so much more than a book full of stories and life advice. In it holds valuable nutrients to our spiritual survival! Have you regularly fed on the Word of God in your life? If not, make it a daily habit, and satisfy the cravings of your spirit today! Do you know that your body actually craves God and His Word? Today Pastor Mark will teach listeners that just as our physical body needs food, we also have a spirit that longs for the Lord. Physical food and nutrients are essential to our body’s survival. How can your spiritual body survive without being fed as well? The Word of God is so much more than a book full of stories and life advice. In it holds valuable nutrients to our spiritual survival! Have you regularly fed on the Word of God in your life? If not, make it a daily habit, and satisfy the cravings of your spirit today! Do you know that your body actually craves God and His Word? Today Pastor Mark will teach listeners that just as our physical body needs food, we also have a spirit that longs for the Lord. Physical food and nutrients are essential to our body’s survival. How can your spiritual body survive without being fed as well? The Word of God is so much more than a book full of stories and life advice. In it holds valuable nutrients to our spiritual survival! Have you regularly fed on the Word of God in your life? If not, make it a daily habit, and satisfy the cravings of your spirit today! http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000019178/LFL20170522.mp3591c487b7873a.mp3 Mon, 22 May 2017 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer Today Pastor Mark will show listeners the relentless pursuit of God for His people. Do you recognize that God has always desired for a relationship with you? Even before you accepted Him, He was knocking on the door of your heart. If you haven’t accepted Him, He wants to come into your life today. Our God is a jealous God. He is jealous of our time, our minds, our hearts. Yet despite all He has done for humanity throughout history, and in our lives, we forget about Him. If you haven’t put Jesus on the throne of your life, choose to accept Him in, and reap the benefits today. Today Pastor Mark will show listeners the relentless pursuit of God for His people. Do you recognize that God has always desired for a relationship with you? Even before you accepted Him, He was knocking on the door of your heart. If you haven’t accepted Him, He wants to come into your life today. Our God is a jealous God. He is jealous of our time, our minds, our hearts. Yet despite all He has done for humanity throughout history, and in our lives, we forget about Him. If you haven’t put Jesus on the throne of your life, choose to accept Him in, and reap the benefits today. Today Pastor Mark will show listeners the relentless pursuit of God for His people. Do you recognize that God has always desired for a relationship with you? Even before you accepted Him, He was knocking on the door of your heart. If you haven’t accepted Him, He wants to come into your life today. Our God is a jealous God. He is jealous of our time, our minds, our hearts. Yet despite all He has done for humanity throughout history, and in our lives, we forget about Him. If you haven’t put Jesus on the throne of your life, choose to accept Him in, and reap the benefits today. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000018948/LFL20170519.mp359134fa590dcd.mp3 Fri, 19 May 2017 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer Just as a life reliant on God delivered the Israelites from countless troubles, so your life, if heeded to the Word of God, will experience blessing and deliverance from trial. Today Pastor Mark will encourage all Christ followers to stay glued to God’s Word as a guideline for life. The Lord has a long track record of keeping His promises, and caring for His people. We can also know that we serve that exact same God today. Is your life centered on submission to the Lord’s Will and His Word? He is the only one that can give you the power and strength needed to tackle life’s problems! Just as a life reliant on God delivered the Israelites from countless troubles, so your life, if heeded to the Word of God, will experience blessing and deliverance from trial. Today Pastor Mark will encourage all Christ followers to stay glued to God’s Word as a guideline for life. The Lord has a long track record of keeping His promises, and caring for His people. We can also know that we serve that exact same God today. Is your life centered on submission to the Lord’s Will and His Word? He is the only one that can give you the power and strength needed to tackle life’s problems! Just as a life reliant on God delivered the Israelites from countless troubles, so your life, if heeded to the Word of God, will experience blessing and deliverance from trial. Today Pastor Mark will encourage all Christ followers to stay glued to God’s Word as a guideline for life. The Lord has a long track record of keeping His promises, and caring for His people. We can also know that we serve that exact same God today. Is your life centered on submission to the Lord’s Will and His Word? He is the only one that can give you the power and strength needed to tackle life’s problems! http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000018949/LFL20170518.mp35913503e2a930.mp3 Thu, 18 May 2017 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer The Christian life is centered around a relationship with Jesus Christ, not a works-based religion. Today Pastor Mark will show listeners why a message of love and relationship, will be remembered more than a message of do this and do that. Jesus came to have fellowship with people, not to administer a list of rules. The perception that Christianity is binding, and strips people of life is a false one. Jesus came that we might have life and live it abundantly! What message and fragrance of Christ are you leaving behind you today? One based on religion or a relationship? The Christian life is centered around a relationship with Jesus Christ, not a works-based religion. Today Pastor Mark will show listeners why a message of love and relationship, will be remembered more than a message of do this and do that. Jesus came to have fellowship with people, not to administer a list of rules. The perception that Christianity is binding, and strips people of life is a false one. Jesus came that we might have life and live it abundantly! What message and fragrance of Christ are you leaving behind you today? One based on religion or a relationship? The Christian life is centered around a relationship with Jesus Christ, not a works-based religion. Today Pastor Mark will show listeners why a message of love and relationship, will be remembered more than a message of do this and do that. Jesus came to have fellowship with people, not to administer a list of rules. The perception that Christianity is binding, and strips people of life is a false one. Jesus came that we might have life and live it abundantly! What message and fragrance of Christ are you leaving behind you today? One based on religion or a relationship? http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000018950/LFL20170517.mp35913509a2ff92.mp3 Wed, 17 May 2017 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer re you looking for a quick-fix, one-step solution to all of your problems? Are you trying hard to solve your issues in life on your own, apart from God? Today Pastor Mark will encourage listeners to patiently listen to the voice of God for all of their answers. The Lord wants us to rely on Him through prayer, no matter how long an answer takes. If we get the answer we want the first time, every time, we never have to exercise much faith. He will show us every step to take if we just depend on Him. How can you practice faithfully waiting and relying on the Lord more in your life today? re you looking for a quick-fix, one-step solution to all of your problems? Are you trying hard to solve your issues in life on your own, apart from God? Today Pastor Mark will encourage listeners to patiently listen to the voice of God for all of their answers. The Lord wants us to rely on Him through prayer, no matter how long an answer takes. If we get the answer we want the first time, every time, we never have to exercise much faith. He will show us every step to take if we just depend on Him. How can you practice faithfully waiting and relying on the Lord more in your life today? re you looking for a quick-fix, one-step solution to all of your problems? Are you trying hard to solve your issues in life on your own, apart from God? Today Pastor Mark will encourage listeners to patiently listen to the voice of God for all of their answers. The Lord wants us to rely on Him through prayer, no matter how long an answer takes. If we get the answer we want the first time, every time, we never have to exercise much faith. He will show us every step to take if we just depend on Him. How can you practice faithfully waiting and relying on the Lord more in your life today? http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000018951/LFL20170516.mp3591350ed1d65a.mp3 Tue, 16 May 2017 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer Have you ever faced an impossible situation in your life? Have you been able to get through every one absent of God? Today Pastor Mark will show listeners how God is necessary to make it through nearly everything in life. Many have tried and failed to succeed in life without God. He is the only one who dictates life, sees things before they come, and strengthens you and I to overcome even the impossible. In the Old Testament, the Israelites faced countless seemingly impossible situations, and the Lord delivered them every time. Are you dependent on the Lord or yourself today? Have you ever faced an impossible situation in your life? Have you been able to get through every one absent of God? Today Pastor Mark will show listeners how God is necessary to make it through nearly everything in life. Many have tried and failed to succeed in life without God. He is the only one who dictates life, sees things before they come, and strengthens you and I to overcome even the impossible. In the Old Testament, the Israelites faced countless seemingly impossible situations, and the Lord delivered them every time. Are you dependent on the Lord or yourself today? Have you ever faced an impossible situation in your life? Have you been able to get through every one absent of God? Today Pastor Mark will show listeners how God is necessary to make it through nearly everything in life. Many have tried and failed to succeed in life without God. He is the only one who dictates life, sees things before they come, and strengthens you and I to overcome even the impossible. In the Old Testament, the Israelites faced countless seemingly impossible situations, and the Lord delivered them every time. Are you dependent on the Lord or yourself today? http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000018952/LFL20170515.mp35913514d1c009.mp3 Mon, 15 May 2017 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer Do you devote time everyday to spend with Jesus? Today Pastor Mark will challenge all Christ followers to put into practice what a daily devotional time really looks like. The Lord desires to spend real, personal, meaningful time with every person, absent from distraction. This is far from a favor we are doing for God. We are communicating to Him that we are dependent on Him. He promises to strengthen and reward those who diligently seek Him. Have you chosen to rely on Him and His Word everyday? A life spent without dependence and devotion to Him is destined to fail. Do you devote time everyday to spend with Jesus? Today Pastor Mark will challenge all Christ followers to put into practice what a daily devotional time really looks like. The Lord desires to spend real, personal, meaningful time with every person, absent from distraction. This is far from a favor we are doing for God. We are communicating to Him that we are dependent on Him. He promises to strengthen and reward those who diligently seek Him. Have you chosen to rely on Him and His Word everyday? A life spent without dependence and devotion to Him is destined to fail. Do you devote time everyday to spend with Jesus? Today Pastor Mark will challenge all Christ followers to put into practice what a daily devotional time really looks like. The Lord desires to spend real, personal, meaningful time with every person, absent from distraction. This is far from a favor we are doing for God. We are communicating to Him that we are dependent on Him. He promises to strengthen and reward those who diligently seek Him. Have you chosen to rely on Him and His Word everyday? A life spent without dependence and devotion to Him is destined to fail. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000018399/LFL20170512.mp358f4ff55268e7.mp3 Fri, 12 May 2017 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer What do you get excited about today? Has Jesus and His priorities for your life become boring to you? Today Pastor Mark will challenge all Christ followers to evaluate whether or not changed lives is at the core of who they are. Apathy is one of the main ways the enemy uses to drift believers away from the Lord. The beauty of a walk with Christ is it is so fulfilling and so purpose driven, that it should never get boring! It is filled with excitement and adventure, without an end in sight. What is holding you back from experiencing a full Christian life today? He is ready to fill your life! What do you get excited about today? Has Jesus and His priorities for your life become boring to you? Today Pastor Mark will challenge all Christ followers to evaluate whether or not changed lives is at the core of who they are. Apathy is one of the main ways the enemy uses to drift believers away from the Lord. The beauty of a walk with Christ is it is so fulfilling and so purpose driven, that it should never get boring! It is filled with excitement and adventure, without an end in sight. What is holding you back from experiencing a full Christian life today? He is ready to fill your life! What do you get excited about today? Has Jesus and His priorities for your life become boring to you? Today Pastor Mark will challenge all Christ followers to evaluate whether or not changed lives is at the core of who they are. Apathy is one of the main ways the enemy uses to drift believers away from the Lord. The beauty of a walk with Christ is it is so fulfilling and so purpose driven, that it should never get boring! It is filled with excitement and adventure, without an end in sight. What is holding you back from experiencing a full Christian life today? He is ready to fill your life! http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000018400/LFL20170511.mp358f4ffd42118e.mp3 Thu, 11 May 2017 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer Do you believe that God is at work in your life so much that He is directing your steps, bringing various people and opportunities into your path? Today Pastor Mark will encourage listeners that God is always active in our lives, and challenge us to submit to His Word and His will. Often we spend too much of our time on earth acting as if we are in control. While the Lord does grant people free will, He is ultimately in charge. Many tend to give themselves credit for the good, and blame God for the bad. Do you have a healthy appreciation for all that God has accomplished and is doing in your life? Do you believe that God is at work in your life so much that He is directing your steps, bringing various people and opportunities into your path? Today Pastor Mark will encourage listeners that God is always active in our lives, and challenge us to submit to His Word and His will. Often we spend too much of our time on earth acting as if we are in control. While the Lord does grant people free will, He is ultimately in charge. Many tend to give themselves credit for the good, and blame God for the bad. Do you have a healthy appreciation for all that God has accomplished and is doing in your life? Do you believe that God is at work in your life so much that He is directing your steps, bringing various people and opportunities into your path? Today Pastor Mark will encourage listeners that God is always active in our lives, and challenge us to submit to His Word and His will. Often we spend too much of our time on earth acting as if we are in control. While the Lord does grant people free will, He is ultimately in charge. Many tend to give themselves credit for the good, and blame God for the bad. Do you have a healthy appreciation for all that God has accomplished and is doing in your life? http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000018401/LFL20170510.mp358f5004c175fa.mp3 Wed, 10 May 2017 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer What great comfort and assurance we have in Christ and His never-ending love! Today Pastor Mark will encourage listeners that we are never alone with God. Not only do we get to experience the Almighty Power of our Great Lord on a daily basis, we also get to see His heart to bless us, and desire what is best for us. How sweet it is that the God of the universe calls us by name and is our biggest fan! Do you know and believe that He is for you today? There is no reason to fear anything in this life when you have Christ on your side. Take comfort in His promises to help you today! What great comfort and assurance we have in Christ and His never-ending love! Today Pastor Mark will encourage listeners that we are never alone with God. Not only do we get to experience the Almighty Power of our Great Lord on a daily basis, we also get to see His heart to bless us, and desire what is best for us. How sweet it is that the God of the universe calls us by name and is our biggest fan! Do you know and believe that He is for you today? There is no reason to fear anything in this life when you have Christ on your side. Take comfort in His promises to help you today! What great comfort and assurance we have in Christ and His never-ending love! Today Pastor Mark will encourage listeners that we are never alone with God. Not only do we get to experience the Almighty Power of our Great Lord on a daily basis, we also get to see His heart to bless us, and desire what is best for us. How sweet it is that the God of the universe calls us by name and is our biggest fan! Do you know and believe that He is for you today? There is no reason to fear anything in this life when you have Christ on your side. Take comfort in His promises to help you today! http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000018402/LFL201705091.mp358f500dc5b611.mp3 Tue, 09 May 2017 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer Why do so many people fail to reach the full potential God has for their life? Today Pastor Mark will teach listeners of the threats that often hinder the Lord’s plans for our lives. The root of most of these problems is pride. We are commanded in Scripture to submit to the authority placed over us, primarily in our churches. Many, however, become prideful and bitter towards authority, thus limiting God’s ability to use us. The Lord created us to value relationships, just as He did on earth. Have you let pride limit your effectiveness on this earth? Repent and humble yourself today! Why do so many people fail to reach the full potential God has for their life? Today Pastor Mark will teach listeners of the threats that often hinder the Lord’s plans for our lives. The root of most of these problems is pride. We are commanded in Scripture to submit to the authority placed over us, primarily in our churches. Many, however, become prideful and bitter towards authority, thus limiting God’s ability to use us. The Lord created us to value relationships, just as He did on earth. Have you let pride limit your effectiveness on this earth? Repent and humble yourself today! Why do so many people fail to reach the full potential God has for their life? Today Pastor Mark will teach listeners of the threats that often hinder the Lord’s plans for our lives. The root of most of these problems is pride. We are commanded in Scripture to submit to the authority placed over us, primarily in our churches. Many, however, become prideful and bitter towards authority, thus limiting God’s ability to use us. The Lord created us to value relationships, just as He did on earth. Have you let pride limit your effectiveness on this earth? Repent and humble yourself today! http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000018403/LFL20170508.mp358f501164242d.mp3 Mon, 08 May 2017 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer How can I know that I am filled with loads of potential for my life? Today Pastor Mark will encourage listeners that the Lord doesn’t call the equipped, but He equips the called! The most important step you can take in maximizing your potential is to accept Jesus Christ as Lord and Savior of your life. Only then do you allow God to perform His good and perfect will for your life. Never believe that your gifts and abilities are limited with God. He wants to use you as an opportunity to share His love with others. Don’t settle for less in your life today, make the most of it by surrendering to Jesus! How can I know that I am filled with loads of potential for my life? Today Pastor Mark will encourage listeners that the Lord doesn’t call the equipped, but He equips the called! The most important step you can take in maximizing your potential is to accept Jesus Christ as Lord and Savior of your life. Only then do you allow God to perform His good and perfect will for your life. Never believe that your gifts and abilities are limited with God. He wants to use you as an opportunity to share His love with others. Don’t settle for less in your life today, make the most of it by surrendering to Jesus! How can I know that I am filled with loads of potential for my life? Today Pastor Mark will encourage listeners that the Lord doesn’t call the equipped, but He equips the called! The most important step you can take in maximizing your potential is to accept Jesus Christ as Lord and Savior of your life. Only then do you allow God to perform His good and perfect will for your life. Never believe that your gifts and abilities are limited with God. He wants to use you as an opportunity to share His love with others. Don’t settle for less in your life today, make the most of it by surrendering to Jesus! http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000018424/LFL20170505.mp358f50cefad4a8.mp3 Fri, 05 May 2017 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer What is the best way for you to discern between right and wrong in a variety of situations? Today Pastor Mark will show listeners that the Word of God should be used for much more than just storytelling or occasional advice. As we put God’s Word into our hearts and minds, we become renewed! We approach life with a confidence that His Holy Spirit is guiding our every step. It is a dangerous place to be when we begin to think we have our life covered on our own. If you haven’t already, become dependent on the Bible for your life, give It a chance, and watch the Lord transform you. What is the best way for you to discern between right and wrong in a variety of situations? Today Pastor Mark will show listeners that the Word of God should be used for much more than just storytelling or occasional advice. As we put God’s Word into our hearts and minds, we become renewed! We approach life with a confidence that His Holy Spirit is guiding our every step. It is a dangerous place to be when we begin to think we have our life covered on our own. If you haven’t already, become dependent on the Bible for your life, give It a chance, and watch the Lord transform you. What is the best way for you to discern between right and wrong in a variety of situations? Today Pastor Mark will show listeners that the Word of God should be used for much more than just storytelling or occasional advice. As we put God’s Word into our hearts and minds, we become renewed! We approach life with a confidence that His Holy Spirit is guiding our every step. It is a dangerous place to be when we begin to think we have our life covered on our own. If you haven’t already, become dependent on the Bible for your life, give It a chance, and watch the Lord transform you. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000018425/LFL20170504.mp358f50d6a448b9.mp3 Thu, 04 May 2017 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer What does discipline mean and how should we as Christ followers apply it in our lives? Today Pastor Mark will show listeners the value of discipline, both in the physical life and the Spiritual life. Without discipline, people are free to do whatever the body desires, and we know from Scripture and experience that this never ends well. A disciplined Christian is a devoted, humble Christian who desires to be used by the Lord in whatever way He wants. Are you lacking discipline in your life today? God is ready to use those who are willing to submit themselves to His calling. What does discipline mean and how should we as Christ followers apply it in our lives? Today Pastor Mark will show listeners the value of discipline, both in the physical life and the Spiritual life. Without discipline, people are free to do whatever the body desires, and we know from Scripture and experience that this never ends well. A disciplined Christian is a devoted, humble Christian who desires to be used by the Lord in whatever way He wants. Are you lacking discipline in your life today? God is ready to use those who are willing to submit themselves to His calling. What does discipline mean and how should we as Christ followers apply it in our lives? Today Pastor Mark will show listeners the value of discipline, both in the physical life and the Spiritual life. Without discipline, people are free to do whatever the body desires, and we know from Scripture and experience that this never ends well. A disciplined Christian is a devoted, humble Christian who desires to be used by the Lord in whatever way He wants. Are you lacking discipline in your life today? God is ready to use those who are willing to submit themselves to His calling. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000018426/LFL20170503.mp358f50dc64c84e.mp3 Wed, 03 May 2017 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer Do you have a healthy respect of God and your need for Him? Today Pastor Mark will show listeners why it is never okay to think we have life figured out apart from the Lord. At times it can be easy to only call upon God when we really need something. We must recognize that He is paramount to our success in life, everyday. The problem is it takes a great deal of humility to admit our need for a Lord in our life, and submit to Him daily. Human nature wants to see itself as the capable boss, but only God is. How might you humble yourself and lean on Christ more for your life today? Do you have a healthy respect of God and your need for Him? Today Pastor Mark will show listeners why it is never okay to think we have life figured out apart from the Lord. At times it can be easy to only call upon God when we really need something. We must recognize that He is paramount to our success in life, everyday. The problem is it takes a great deal of humility to admit our need for a Lord in our life, and submit to Him daily. Human nature wants to see itself as the capable boss, but only God is. How might you humble yourself and lean on Christ more for your life today? Do you have a healthy respect of God and your need for Him? Today Pastor Mark will show listeners why it is never okay to think we have life figured out apart from the Lord. At times it can be easy to only call upon God when we really need something. We must recognize that He is paramount to our success in life, everyday. The problem is it takes a great deal of humility to admit our need for a Lord in our life, and submit to Him daily. Human nature wants to see itself as the capable boss, but only God is. How might you humble yourself and lean on Christ more for your life today? http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000018427/LFL201705021.mp358f50e58dba23.mp3 Tue, 02 May 2017 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer Do you believe that God is for you or against you? Today Pastor Mark will challenge listeners to not lack faith in the Lord’s ever present care. God has promised to bless and strengthen those who surrender their lives to Him. There should be no question about whether the Lord is keeping His end of the deal. Usually that question falls on us, and our inconsistency to follow Him. We know that His heart is for us. His work on the cross is proof enough that He desires us! What is it in your life today that could be holding you back from trusting in God’s good and perfect plan for you? Do you believe that God is for you or against you? Today Pastor Mark will challenge listeners to not lack faith in the Lord’s ever present care. God has promised to bless and strengthen those who surrender their lives to Him. There should be no question about whether the Lord is keeping His end of the deal. Usually that question falls on us, and our inconsistency to follow Him. We know that His heart is for us. His work on the cross is proof enough that He desires us! What is it in your life today that could be holding you back from trusting in God’s good and perfect plan for you? Do you believe that God is for you or against you? Today Pastor Mark will challenge listeners to not lack faith in the Lord’s ever present care. God has promised to bless and strengthen those who surrender their lives to Him. There should be no question about whether the Lord is keeping His end of the deal. Usually that question falls on us, and our inconsistency to follow Him. We know that His heart is for us. His work on the cross is proof enough that He desires us! What is it in your life today that could be holding you back from trusting in God’s good and perfect plan for you? http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000018430/LFL20170501.mp358f50f08e728d.mp3 Mon, 01 May 2017 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer Who deserves credit for all of the blessings and good in your life today? Only God. Today Pastor Mark will encourage listeners to recognize that it is God’s faithfulness that provides and strengthens, even in the hardest of times. Often in this world, we like to take credit for the good, and blame God for the bad. That logic is reversed. Our Lord cannot do wrong. His promises are true and He will not fail you. Have you had a heart of gratefulness towards the Lord? Without His steady provision in every area of your life, you wouldn’t be where you are today. Thank Him for that! Who deserves credit for all of the blessings and good in your life today? Only God. Today Pastor Mark will encourage listeners to recognize that it is God’s faithfulness that provides and strengthens, even in the hardest of times. Often in this world, we like to take credit for the good, and blame God for the bad. That logic is reversed. Our Lord cannot do wrong. His promises are true and He will not fail you. Have you had a heart of gratefulness towards the Lord? Without His steady provision in every area of your life, you wouldn’t be where you are today. Thank Him for that! Who deserves credit for all of the blessings and good in your life today? Only God. Today Pastor Mark will encourage listeners to recognize that it is God’s faithfulness that provides and strengthens, even in the hardest of times. Often in this world, we like to take credit for the good, and blame God for the bad. That logic is reversed. Our Lord cannot do wrong. His promises are true and He will not fail you. Have you had a heart of gratefulness towards the Lord? Without His steady provision in every area of your life, you wouldn’t be where you are today. Thank Him for that! http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000018113/LFL20170428.mp358ebbb4f4d6f3.mp3 Fri, 28 Apr 2017 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer Is it possible that your lack of faith could be limiting you from a wealth of opportunities in your life? Today Pastor Mark will challenge listeners to take a step of faith and stop missing out on opportunities to make a difference in this life. Sometimes the only difference between reaching potential and failing to capitalize, is faith. And the greatest way to develop faith in your life today, is by reading the Word of God. How would you grade your level of faith today? Are you missing opportunities due to fear? Allow God’s Word to grow and challenge you as only It can! Is it possible that your lack of faith could be limiting you from a wealth of opportunities in your life? Today Pastor Mark will challenge listeners to take a step of faith and stop missing out on opportunities to make a difference in this life. Sometimes the only difference between reaching potential and failing to capitalize, is faith. And the greatest way to develop faith in your life today, is by reading the Word of God. How would you grade your level of faith today? Are you missing opportunities due to fear? Allow God’s Word to grow and challenge you as only It can! Is it possible that your lack of faith could be limiting you from a wealth of opportunities in your life? Today Pastor Mark will challenge listeners to take a step of faith and stop missing out on opportunities to make a difference in this life. Sometimes the only difference between reaching potential and failing to capitalize, is faith. And the greatest way to develop faith in your life today, is by reading the Word of God. How would you grade your level of faith today? Are you missing opportunities due to fear? Allow God’s Word to grow and challenge you as only It can! http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000018114/LFL201704271.mp358ebbbe5c3dfb.mp3 Thu, 27 Apr 2017 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer What is the one thing that can mend relationships more than any other? A heart of love and compassion, only found in Jesus. Today Pastor Mark will show listeners how it was the heart of Jesus that changed lives, more so than any miracle He performed. Yes crowds followed Him for His great works, and yes we remember His supernatural abilities, but the one characteristic that stood out above all else, even today, is His unfailing love. How have you shown the love in Christ in your everyday life? Nothing you do will matter if it isn’t done with a heart of love and compassion. What is the one thing that can mend relationships more than any other? A heart of love and compassion, only found in Jesus. Today Pastor Mark will show listeners how it was the heart of Jesus that changed lives, more so than any miracle He performed. Yes crowds followed Him for His great works, and yes we remember His supernatural abilities, but the one characteristic that stood out above all else, even today, is His unfailing love. How have you shown the love in Christ in your everyday life? Nothing you do will matter if it isn’t done with a heart of love and compassion. What is the one thing that can mend relationships more than any other? A heart of love and compassion, only found in Jesus. Today Pastor Mark will show listeners how it was the heart of Jesus that changed lives, more so than any miracle He performed. Yes crowds followed Him for His great works, and yes we remember His supernatural abilities, but the one characteristic that stood out above all else, even today, is His unfailing love. How have you shown the love in Christ in your everyday life? Nothing you do will matter if it isn’t done with a heart of love and compassion. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000018116/LFL20170426.mp358ebbc2104bf0.mp3 Wed, 26 Apr 2017 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer Do you believe that God has equipped you to do any and every work he asks of you? Today Pastor Mark will encourage listeners to look at their abilities through God’s eyes. The Lord created man in His own image. He has designed us to accomplish many special things in the lives of people. Never think that you are unable to follow a calling from the Lord because you are unequipped. Nothing is impossible with God and He has promised to provide all that we need to do life right. Has fear been limiting your effectiveness today? Trust in the One who made you to strengthen you! Do you believe that God has equipped you to do any and every work he asks of you? Today Pastor Mark will encourage listeners to look at their abilities through God’s eyes. The Lord created man in His own image. He has designed us to accomplish many special things in the lives of people. Never think that you are unable to follow a calling from the Lord because you are unequipped. Nothing is impossible with God and He has promised to provide all that we need to do life right. Has fear been limiting your effectiveness today? Trust in the One who made you to strengthen you! Do you believe that God has equipped you to do any and every work he asks of you? Today Pastor Mark will encourage listeners to look at their abilities through God’s eyes. The Lord created man in His own image. He has designed us to accomplish many special things in the lives of people. Never think that you are unable to follow a calling from the Lord because you are unequipped. Nothing is impossible with God and He has promised to provide all that we need to do life right. Has fear been limiting your effectiveness today? Trust in the One who made you to strengthen you! http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000018117/LFL20170425.mp358ebbf2c3b060.mp3 Tue, 25 Apr 2017 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer Why is there so much fear amongst believers in sharing the good news of Jesus Christ? Today Pastor Mark will challenge Christ followers to overcome their fear and be bold in their proclamation of the Gospel! In our world, it is easy to worry so much about rejection or what others think of us. We need to remember that God is the only one we need to please, and the message of the Gospel is a story we should get excited about telling! How have you been expressing the good news of Christ through your words and actions? There is nothing to hide about the greatest gift on earth! Why is there so much fear amongst believers in sharing the good news of Jesus Christ? Today Pastor Mark will challenge Christ followers to overcome their fear and be bold in their proclamation of the Gospel! In our world, it is easy to worry so much about rejection or what others think of us. We need to remember that God is the only one we need to please, and the message of the Gospel is a story we should get excited about telling! How have you been expressing the good news of Christ through your words and actions? There is nothing to hide about the greatest gift on earth! Why is there so much fear amongst believers in sharing the good news of Jesus Christ? Today Pastor Mark will challenge Christ followers to overcome their fear and be bold in their proclamation of the Gospel! In our world, it is easy to worry so much about rejection or what others think of us. We need to remember that God is the only one we need to please, and the message of the Gospel is a story we should get excited about telling! How have you been expressing the good news of Christ through your words and actions? There is nothing to hide about the greatest gift on earth! http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000018118/LFL20150424.mp358ebbfbe3fdcd.mp3 Mon, 24 Apr 2017 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer How do we know the message of the Gospel is for everyone? Today Pastor Mark will show believers how we can be fearless in our sharing of the Gospel, but why many are still turned off by its message. Jesus died on the cross for every person. Whoever you are sharing the truth of the Gospel with, we can be confident that it was intended for them and everyone all along! Fear of people rejecting the message often can turn us away from sharing the Gospel. Many are too afraid of what following Christ will cost, but remember that it will cost much more not to follow Him! How do we know the message of the Gospel is for everyone? Today Pastor Mark will show believers how we can be fearless in our sharing of the Gospel, but why many are still turned off by its message. Jesus died on the cross for every person. Whoever you are sharing the truth of the Gospel with, we can be confident that it was intended for them and everyone all along! Fear of people rejecting the message often can turn us away from sharing the Gospel. Many are too afraid of what following Christ will cost, but remember that it will cost much more not to follow Him! How do we know the message of the Gospel is for everyone? Today Pastor Mark will show believers how we can be fearless in our sharing of the Gospel, but why many are still turned off by its message. Jesus died on the cross for every person. Whoever you are sharing the truth of the Gospel with, we can be confident that it was intended for them and everyone all along! Fear of people rejecting the message often can turn us away from sharing the Gospel. Many are too afraid of what following Christ will cost, but remember that it will cost much more not to follow Him! http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000018236/LFL201704211.mp358ee354b43f0d.mp3 Fri, 21 Apr 2017 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer Who was Jesus primarily focused on during His time on earth? Today Pastor Mark will challenge listeners to pursue the lost, the needy, and the broken, the way that Jesus did. As believers, it can be easy to get caught in the Christian routine of going to church and praying before meals, yet all the while forget that we are surrounded by people who don’t know the Truth. Jesus spent His time with the people who were not highly regarded in their culture, because He saw a great opportunity for change. God has called every Christ follower to be the hands and feet of Jesus even in our world today! Who was Jesus primarily focused on during His time on earth? Today Pastor Mark will challenge listeners to pursue the lost, the needy, and the broken, the way that Jesus did. As believers, it can be easy to get caught in the Christian routine of going to church and praying before meals, yet all the while forget that we are surrounded by people who don’t know the Truth. Jesus spent His time with the people who were not highly regarded in their culture, because He saw a great opportunity for change. God has called every Christ follower to be the hands and feet of Jesus even in our world today! Who was Jesus primarily focused on during His time on earth? Today Pastor Mark will challenge listeners to pursue the lost, the needy, and the broken, the way that Jesus did. As believers, it can be easy to get caught in the Christian routine of going to church and praying before meals, yet all the while forget that we are surrounded by people who don’t know the Truth. Jesus spent His time with the people who were not highly regarded in their culture, because He saw a great opportunity for change. God has called every Christ follower to be the hands and feet of Jesus even in our world today! http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000018237/LFL20170420.mp358ee3568b3052.mp3 Thu, 20 Apr 2017 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer What is the one thing, or one person, that will fill the greatest need in your life? Today Pastor Mark will teach listeners that God is the only One who can fill the void in every person’s life. Many people will spend years, or even their entire life, searching for purpose and meaning. Even after countless times where they are left dissatisfied, they continue to ignore the calling of God on their life. The last thing you want to do is waste years searching for something that only God can provide. Have you been counting on other things today to bring the satisfaction only brought through Christ? What is the one thing, or one person, that will fill the greatest need in your life? Today Pastor Mark will teach listeners that God is the only One who can fill the void in every person’s life. Many people will spend years, or even their entire life, searching for purpose and meaning. Even after countless times where they are left dissatisfied, they continue to ignore the calling of God on their life. The last thing you want to do is waste years searching for something that only God can provide. Have you been counting on other things today to bring the satisfaction only brought through Christ? What is the one thing, or one person, that will fill the greatest need in your life? Today Pastor Mark will teach listeners that God is the only One who can fill the void in every person’s life. Many people will spend years, or even their entire life, searching for purpose and meaning. Even after countless times where they are left dissatisfied, they continue to ignore the calling of God on their life. The last thing you want to do is waste years searching for something that only God can provide. Have you been counting on other things today to bring the satisfaction only brought through Christ? http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000018238/LFL20170419.mp358ee35cba0fd1.mp3 Wed, 19 Apr 2017 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer When surrounding people look at you, who do they see? Do they see Jesus? Today Pastor Mark will show listeners the power of a life, by an ordinary human, that resembles the characteristics of Christ. People in the world today are desperately searching for purpose and meaning in life. The life of a Christ follower, should be lived as Christ, so outsiders can see a clear purpose of living for others, and be attracted to it! The narrative of a life that ends with money and possessions, but lacks real relationships is getting old. Find ways to impact others and show the love of Jesus today! When surrounding people look at you, who do they see? Do they see Jesus? Today Pastor Mark will show listeners the power of a life, by an ordinary human, that resembles the characteristics of Christ. People in the world today are desperately searching for purpose and meaning in life. The life of a Christ follower, should be lived as Christ, so outsiders can see a clear purpose of living for others, and be attracted to it! The narrative of a life that ends with money and possessions, but lacks real relationships is getting old. Find ways to impact others and show the love of Jesus today! When surrounding people look at you, who do they see? Do they see Jesus? Today Pastor Mark will show listeners the power of a life, by an ordinary human, that resembles the characteristics of Christ. People in the world today are desperately searching for purpose and meaning in life. The life of a Christ follower, should be lived as Christ, so outsiders can see a clear purpose of living for others, and be attracted to it! The narrative of a life that ends with money and possessions, but lacks real relationships is getting old. Find ways to impact others and show the love of Jesus today! http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000018239/LFL20170418.mp358ee362b4a8aa.mp3 Tue, 18 Apr 2017 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer Do the characteristics of you and your life, mirror that of Jesus when He was on earth? Today Pastor Mark will encourage listeners to study the characteristics of Jesus, and prayerfully adopt the same into their life. Thousands of people were drawn to Jesus because of the Man He was. Are you a person today that is attractive to others? People filled with joy, unselfishness, and love are infectious to those around them. Jesus was absolutely this way, and we are to be like Him. If you feel you have failed to impact those in your circle, pray about how you might better display Christ through your life. Do the characteristics of you and your life, mirror that of Jesus when He was on earth? Today Pastor Mark will encourage listeners to study the characteristics of Jesus, and prayerfully adopt the same into their life. Thousands of people were drawn to Jesus because of the Man He was. Are you a person today that is attractive to others? People filled with joy, unselfishness, and love are infectious to those around them. Jesus was absolutely this way, and we are to be like Him. If you feel you have failed to impact those in your circle, pray about how you might better display Christ through your life. Do the characteristics of you and your life, mirror that of Jesus when He was on earth? Today Pastor Mark will encourage listeners to study the characteristics of Jesus, and prayerfully adopt the same into their life. Thousands of people were drawn to Jesus because of the Man He was. Are you a person today that is attractive to others? People filled with joy, unselfishness, and love are infectious to those around them. Jesus was absolutely this way, and we are to be like Him. If you feel you have failed to impact those in your circle, pray about how you might better display Christ through your life. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000018240/LFL20170417.mp358ee36882a750.mp3 Mon, 17 Apr 2017 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer What is expected of the Christian’s life, after He accepts Jesus? Today Pastor Mark will explain to listeners why change is required in the life of a believer. Not only will our eternal life look way different, but our physical life on earth should look way different upon choosing Christ. Jesus’ life was lived way different than anyone else on earth. If He is the benchmark for Christianity, then we as Christ followers should look different than the world as well. How does your life compare to that of a nonbeliever today? Our lives are to reflect the Gospel message, so that those in the world are attracted to something different! What is expected of the Christian’s life, after He accepts Jesus? Today Pastor Mark will explain to listeners why change is required in the life of a believer. Not only will our eternal life look way different, but our physical life on earth should look way different upon choosing Christ. Jesus’ life was lived way different than anyone else on earth. If He is the benchmark for Christianity, then we as Christ followers should look different than the world as well. How does your life compare to that of a nonbeliever today? Our lives are to reflect the Gospel message, so that those in the world are attracted to something different! What is expected of the Christian’s life, after He accepts Jesus? Today Pastor Mark will explain to listeners why change is required in the life of a believer. Not only will our eternal life look way different, but our physical life on earth should look way different upon choosing Christ. Jesus’ life was lived way different than anyone else on earth. If He is the benchmark for Christianity, then we as Christ followers should look different than the world as well. How does your life compare to that of a nonbeliever today? Our lives are to reflect the Gospel message, so that those in the world are attracted to something different! http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000017801/LFL20170414.mp358e50c87b99a6.mp3 Fri, 14 Apr 2017 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer How can we, as Christ followers, be able to know and discern what God is trying to say to us? Today Pastor Mark will teach listeners how God communicates to them. The primary way is through the Holy Spirit, living inside of every believer. The Spirit of God will tug on the heart of people, causing them to either speak up or be silent, as necessary. He will also place a feeling of peace or unrest in hearts. What a valuable resource to have in the life of every Christ follower! Have you experienced God’s will in your life by listening to His Spirit? He will only make your life better! How can we, as Christ followers, be able to know and discern what God is trying to say to us? Today Pastor Mark will teach listeners how God communicates to them. The primary way is through the Holy Spirit, living inside of every believer. The Spirit of God will tug on the heart of people, causing them to either speak up or be silent, as necessary. He will also place a feeling of peace or unrest in hearts. What a valuable resource to have in the life of every Christ follower! Have you experienced God’s will in your life by listening to His Spirit? He will only make your life better! How can we, as Christ followers, be able to know and discern what God is trying to say to us? Today Pastor Mark will teach listeners how God communicates to them. The primary way is through the Holy Spirit, living inside of every believer. The Spirit of God will tug on the heart of people, causing them to either speak up or be silent, as necessary. He will also place a feeling of peace or unrest in hearts. What a valuable resource to have in the life of every Christ follower! Have you experienced God’s will in your life by listening to His Spirit? He will only make your life better! http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000017802/LFL20170413.mp358e50ce31b670.mp3 Thu, 13 Apr 2017 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer What steps do you take before making a big decision in your life? Today Pastor Mark will show listeners how even when Jesus was a man on this earth, He still sought out God the father, through prayer, on a daily basis. If anyone had the capability or reasoning to try and do life alone, it was Jesus, but even He knew that alone time with God was necessary to live a successful life. There is plenty in this life, even on a daily basis, to be in prayer about. Have you tried to live prosperously absent of God? Jesus set the ultimate example, and if He prioritized prayer, then so should we! What steps do you take before making a big decision in your life? Today Pastor Mark will show listeners how even when Jesus was a man on this earth, He still sought out God the father, through prayer, on a daily basis. If anyone had the capability or reasoning to try and do life alone, it was Jesus, but even He knew that alone time with God was necessary to live a successful life. There is plenty in this life, even on a daily basis, to be in prayer about. Have you tried to live prosperously absent of God? Jesus set the ultimate example, and if He prioritized prayer, then so should we! What steps do you take before making a big decision in your life? Today Pastor Mark will show listeners how even when Jesus was a man on this earth, He still sought out God the father, through prayer, on a daily basis. If anyone had the capability or reasoning to try and do life alone, it was Jesus, but even He knew that alone time with God was necessary to live a successful life. There is plenty in this life, even on a daily basis, to be in prayer about. Have you tried to live prosperously absent of God? Jesus set the ultimate example, and if He prioritized prayer, then so should we! http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000017803/LFL20170412.mp358e50d4314e34.mp3 Wed, 12 Apr 2017 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer How would you grade your commitment level to Christ? Today Pastor Mark will challenge listeners to consider the depth of their relationship, and devotion, to Jesus. For many, it can be easy to pray the Salvation prayer, and then continue in life as if nothing has changed. What a poor witness and representation of the life altering move that was just made! Scripture states that if any man be in Christ, he is a new creation. Are the characteristics of your life vastly different, or strikingly similar, to when you didn’t know the Lord? Understand that He desires and expects every area of your life! How would you grade your commitment level to Christ? Today Pastor Mark will challenge listeners to consider the depth of their relationship, and devotion, to Jesus. For many, it can be easy to pray the Salvation prayer, and then continue in life as if nothing has changed. What a poor witness and representation of the life altering move that was just made! Scripture states that if any man be in Christ, he is a new creation. Are the characteristics of your life vastly different, or strikingly similar, to when you didn’t know the Lord? Understand that He desires and expects every area of your life! How would you grade your commitment level to Christ? Today Pastor Mark will challenge listeners to consider the depth of their relationship, and devotion, to Jesus. For many, it can be easy to pray the Salvation prayer, and then continue in life as if nothing has changed. What a poor witness and representation of the life altering move that was just made! Scripture states that if any man be in Christ, he is a new creation. Are the characteristics of your life vastly different, or strikingly similar, to when you didn’t know the Lord? Understand that He desires and expects every area of your life! http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000017804/LFL20170411.mp358e50d9b053d5.mp3 Tue, 11 Apr 2017 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer Have you responded to the call of Jesus Christ on your life? Maybe you’re not sure what that call is. Today Pastor Mark will teach listeners that while the location and vocation of each believer may be different, the call to follow Christ wholeheartedly remains the same. Many have chosen to pursue wealth and success on this earth, and they will find out what they were chasing is far from eternal. Don’t fall into the trap of believing that your career and financial pursuits are what’s most important in this life. Jesus wants to be your first priority, as He has already made you His. Have you responded to the call of Jesus Christ on your life? Maybe you’re not sure what that call is. Today Pastor Mark will teach listeners that while the location and vocation of each believer may be different, the call to follow Christ wholeheartedly remains the same. Many have chosen to pursue wealth and success on this earth, and they will find out what they were chasing is far from eternal. Don’t fall into the trap of believing that your career and financial pursuits are what’s most important in this life. Jesus wants to be your first priority, as He has already made you His. Have you responded to the call of Jesus Christ on your life? Maybe you’re not sure what that call is. Today Pastor Mark will teach listeners that while the location and vocation of each believer may be different, the call to follow Christ wholeheartedly remains the same. Many have chosen to pursue wealth and success on this earth, and they will find out what they were chasing is far from eternal. Don’t fall into the trap of believing that your career and financial pursuits are what’s most important in this life. Jesus wants to be your first priority, as He has already made you His. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000017805/LFL20170410.mp358e50dfb21c4d.mp3 Mon, 10 Apr 2017 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer How could you possibly expect to be successful in any part of life, by leaving God out of it? Today Pastor Mark will encourage listeners to consider the Lord before everything you do. Whether it be a financial decision, career path, family vision, or even something as routine as your daily agenda, if God is not dictating the shape of your life, it can be very dangerous. The reality of life is that we will experience troubles. Who better to have guiding our steps through them than Almighty God? Prayerfully consider how you might involve Jesus more into every area of your life. How could you possibly expect to be successful in any part of life, by leaving God out of it? Today Pastor Mark will encourage listeners to consider the Lord before everything you do. Whether it be a financial decision, career path, family vision, or even something as routine as your daily agenda, if God is not dictating the shape of your life, it can be very dangerous. The reality of life is that we will experience troubles. Who better to have guiding our steps through them than Almighty God? Prayerfully consider how you might involve Jesus more into every area of your life. How could you possibly expect to be successful in any part of life, by leaving God out of it? Today Pastor Mark will encourage listeners to consider the Lord before everything you do. Whether it be a financial decision, career path, family vision, or even something as routine as your daily agenda, if God is not dictating the shape of your life, it can be very dangerous. The reality of life is that we will experience troubles. Who better to have guiding our steps through them than Almighty God? Prayerfully consider how you might involve Jesus more into every area of your life. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000017658/LFL20170407.mp358dbf22513452.mp3 Fri, 07 Apr 2017 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer Are you stuck with no purpose in life, fearful of death, and lacking passion? Today Pastor Mark will teach listeners that apart from the Holy Spirit in your life, you will never be able to maximize your time on this earth. The only way to spend eternity in Heaven, with Jesus, is to accept Him into your heart, and follow Him daily. Trying to succeed in life, outside of Christ, is nearly impossible. Every unfortunate situation that comes, there seems to be no hope. Don’t allow your life to be fashioned after whether or not circumstances are in your favor. Build your foundation on the Rock of Jesus! Are you stuck with no purpose in life, fearful of death, and lacking passion? Today Pastor Mark will teach listeners that apart from the Holy Spirit in your life, you will never be able to maximize your time on this earth. The only way to spend eternity in Heaven, with Jesus, is to accept Him into your heart, and follow Him daily. Trying to succeed in life, outside of Christ, is nearly impossible. Every unfortunate situation that comes, there seems to be no hope. Don’t allow your life to be fashioned after whether or not circumstances are in your favor. Build your foundation on the Rock of Jesus! Are you stuck with no purpose in life, fearful of death, and lacking passion? Today Pastor Mark will teach listeners that apart from the Holy Spirit in your life, you will never be able to maximize your time on this earth. The only way to spend eternity in Heaven, with Jesus, is to accept Him into your heart, and follow Him daily. Trying to succeed in life, outside of Christ, is nearly impossible. Every unfortunate situation that comes, there seems to be no hope. Don’t allow your life to be fashioned after whether or not circumstances are in your favor. Build your foundation on the Rock of Jesus! http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000017659/LFL20170406.mp358dbf2876b3c5.mp3 Thu, 06 Apr 2017 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer Much of the call to Christianity can seem burdensome and hard, leaving some to think, is it worth it? Today Pastor Mark will show listeners how everything we do in this life, can and should be done with a heart of thanksgiving. Did you know that Scripture says, every good and perfect gift is from God? Our whole existence is a credit to Him! When you feel bogged down Spiritual challenges, and life’s troubles, trust in the One who brought you there. Our life is to be fashioned around the spreading of the Gospel, by word and action, and we can do it gratefully because of what He has done for us! Much of the call to Christianity can seem burdensome and hard, leaving some to think, is it worth it? Today Pastor Mark will show listeners how everything we do in this life, can and should be done with a heart of thanksgiving. Did you know that Scripture says, every good and perfect gift is from God? Our whole existence is a credit to Him! When you feel bogged down Spiritual challenges, and life’s troubles, trust in the One who brought you there. Our life is to be fashioned around the spreading of the Gospel, by word and action, and we can do it gratefully because of what He has done for us! Much of the call to Christianity can seem burdensome and hard, leaving some to think, is it worth it? Today Pastor Mark will show listeners how everything we do in this life, can and should be done with a heart of thanksgiving. Did you know that Scripture says, every good and perfect gift is from God? Our whole existence is a credit to Him! When you feel bogged down Spiritual challenges, and life’s troubles, trust in the One who brought you there. Our life is to be fashioned around the spreading of the Gospel, by word and action, and we can do it gratefully because of what He has done for us! http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000017661/LFL20170405.mp358dbf3b59338f.mp3 Wed, 05 Apr 2017 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer Much of the call to Christianity can seem burdensome and hard, leaving some to think, is it worth it? Today Pastor Mark will show listeners how everything we do in this life, can and should be done with a heart of thanksgiving. Did you know that Scripture says, every good and perfect gift is from God? Our whole existence is a credit to Him! When you feel bogged down Spiritual challenges, and life’s troubles, trust in the One who brought you there. Our life is to be fashioned around the spreading of the Gospel, by word and action, and we can do it gratefully because of what He has done for us! Much of the call to Christianity can seem burdensome and hard, leaving some to think, is it worth it? Today Pastor Mark will show listeners how everything we do in this life, can and should be done with a heart of thanksgiving. Did you know that Scripture says, every good and perfect gift is from God? Our whole existence is a credit to Him! When you feel bogged down Spiritual challenges, and life’s troubles, trust in the One who brought you there. Our life is to be fashioned around the spreading of the Gospel, by word and action, and we can do it gratefully because of what He has done for us! Much of the call to Christianity can seem burdensome and hard, leaving some to think, is it worth it? Today Pastor Mark will show listeners how everything we do in this life, can and should be done with a heart of thanksgiving. Did you know that Scripture says, every good and perfect gift is from God? Our whole existence is a credit to Him! When you feel bogged down Spiritual challenges, and life’s troubles, trust in the One who brought you there. Our life is to be fashioned around the spreading of the Gospel, by word and action, and we can do it gratefully because of what He has done for us! http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000017662/LFL20170404.mp358dbf47547a94.mp3 Tue, 04 Apr 2017 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer The only thing that matters in the long run is what choice have you personally made about God, and what did you do with that choice on earth? Today Pastor Mark uses Scripture to enlighten listeners on what’s really important in this life. The world is constantly communicating that money, fame, possessions, and success are what really matter in this life. Someday, however, all of these things will fade away and it will just be you standing before God. What kind of testimony will you be able to give for how you spent your life? Was it selfish driven or service driven? The only thing that matters in the long run is what choice have you personally made about God, and what did you do with that choice on earth? Today Pastor Mark uses Scripture to enlighten listeners on what’s really important in this life. The world is constantly communicating that money, fame, possessions, and success are what really matter in this life. Someday, however, all of these things will fade away and it will just be you standing before God. What kind of testimony will you be able to give for how you spent your life? Was it selfish driven or service driven? The only thing that matters in the long run is what choice have you personally made about God, and what did you do with that choice on earth? Today Pastor Mark uses Scripture to enlighten listeners on what’s really important in this life. The world is constantly communicating that money, fame, possessions, and success are what really matter in this life. Someday, however, all of these things will fade away and it will just be you standing before God. What kind of testimony will you be able to give for how you spent your life? Was it selfish driven or service driven? http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000017663/LFL20170403.mp358dbf4e2286e5.mp3 Mon, 03 Apr 2017 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer Will there be a guaranteed return on investment for the Christ follower who spends their time working for the Kingdom of God? Today Pastor Mark will challenge listeners to be using their talents to make a difference in our world today, and for eternity. There is a promised reward to come for those who live for others. Whether it be helping neighbors around the yard, aiding financially to those in need, or sharing the Gospel with shoppers at the supermarket, there will be an eternal profit for the time and talents you have invested. All of our abilities are gifts for God, so use them for Him! Will there be a guaranteed return on investment for the Christ follower who spends their time working for the Kingdom of God? Today Pastor Mark will challenge listeners to be using their talents to make a difference in our world today, and for eternity. There is a promised reward to come for those who live for others. Whether it be helping neighbors around the yard, aiding financially to those in need, or sharing the Gospel with shoppers at the supermarket, there will be an eternal profit for the time and talents you have invested. All of our abilities are gifts for God, so use them for Him! Will there be a guaranteed return on investment for the Christ follower who spends their time working for the Kingdom of God? Today Pastor Mark will challenge listeners to be using their talents to make a difference in our world today, and for eternity. There is a promised reward to come for those who live for others. Whether it be helping neighbors around the yard, aiding financially to those in need, or sharing the Gospel with shoppers at the supermarket, there will be an eternal profit for the time and talents you have invested. All of our abilities are gifts for God, so use them for Him! http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000017434/LFL201703311.mp358d17e681f6ca.mp3 Fri, 31 Mar 2017 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer Today Pastor Mark will challenge listeners to consider if they have made the most important decision of their life. There is only one way to enter into the Kingdom of God, and experience eternal life, and there is only one person who God will check with on your behalf to see if you have made that decision. As Christ followers, our entire life should be lived with the end in mind. An eternal mindset should motivate us to draw nearer to the Lord, and communicate His love to others. Have you made the choice to surrender your life to the Lord today? If so, how might your lifestyle better reflect that? Today Pastor Mark will challenge listeners to consider if they have made the most important decision of their life. There is only one way to enter into the Kingdom of God, and experience eternal life, and there is only one person who God will check with on your behalf to see if you have made that decision. As Christ followers, our entire life should be lived with the end in mind. An eternal mindset should motivate us to draw nearer to the Lord, and communicate His love to others. Have you made the choice to surrender your life to the Lord today? If so, how might your lifestyle better reflect that? Today Pastor Mark will challenge listeners to consider if they have made the most important decision of their life. There is only one way to enter into the Kingdom of God, and experience eternal life, and there is only one person who God will check with on your behalf to see if you have made that decision. As Christ followers, our entire life should be lived with the end in mind. An eternal mindset should motivate us to draw nearer to the Lord, and communicate His love to others. Have you made the choice to surrender your life to the Lord today? If so, how might your lifestyle better reflect that? http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000017435/LFL201703301.mp358d17ec39cc4b.mp3 Thu, 30 Mar 2017 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer What was the Bible intended for and how can we maximize Its value in our lives? Today Pastor Mark will challenge listeners that once a decision for Christ has been made in their life, outsiders should begin to see a changed lifestyle. This lifestyle will mostly be inspired by devotion to God’s Word. It is more than just a book of cool ideas to follow and exciting stories. It is the living Word of God that transforms lives. Have you seen change in your life since you became a Christ follower? A disciple of Christ must meditate on His Word daily so that It might influence everything they do! What was the Bible intended for and how can we maximize Its value in our lives? Today Pastor Mark will challenge listeners that once a decision for Christ has been made in their life, outsiders should begin to see a changed lifestyle. This lifestyle will mostly be inspired by devotion to God’s Word. It is more than just a book of cool ideas to follow and exciting stories. It is the living Word of God that transforms lives. Have you seen change in your life since you became a Christ follower? A disciple of Christ must meditate on His Word daily so that It might influence everything they do! What was the Bible intended for and how can we maximize Its value in our lives? Today Pastor Mark will challenge listeners that once a decision for Christ has been made in their life, outsiders should begin to see a changed lifestyle. This lifestyle will mostly be inspired by devotion to God’s Word. It is more than just a book of cool ideas to follow and exciting stories. It is the living Word of God that transforms lives. Have you seen change in your life since you became a Christ follower? A disciple of Christ must meditate on His Word daily so that It might influence everything they do! http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000017436/LFL201703291.mp358d17f3d79c38.mp3 Wed, 29 Mar 2017 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer The lake of fire is a real place. Today Pastor Mark will speak to listeners of the inevitable torment that is to come for those who refuse to accept the free gift of Salvation, which is only found in Jesus Christ. Some may think that hell could compare to just a really hot place on earth, and it might sound like a bit of an adventure to go through with friends. This idea could not be farther from the truth. Do not spend your life thinking that your physical death is the only one you can experience. Judgment day is sure to come for every person. Are you with Christ today? The lake of fire is a real place. Today Pastor Mark will speak to listeners of the inevitable torment that is to come for those who refuse to accept the free gift of Salvation, which is only found in Jesus Christ. Some may think that hell could compare to just a really hot place on earth, and it might sound like a bit of an adventure to go through with friends. This idea could not be farther from the truth. Do not spend your life thinking that your physical death is the only one you can experience. Judgment day is sure to come for every person. Are you with Christ today? The lake of fire is a real place. Today Pastor Mark will speak to listeners of the inevitable torment that is to come for those who refuse to accept the free gift of Salvation, which is only found in Jesus Christ. Some may think that hell could compare to just a really hot place on earth, and it might sound like a bit of an adventure to go through with friends. This idea could not be farther from the truth. Do not spend your life thinking that your physical death is the only one you can experience. Judgment day is sure to come for every person. Are you with Christ today? http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000017437/LFL20170328.mp358d17f73a2a05.mp3 Tue, 28 Mar 2017 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer If Jesus has already welcomed the Church, and defeated the antichrist, then what is the point of the Millennium? Today Pastor Mark will teach listeners about the one thousand year reign of Christ on earth, following His second coming. How special a moment it will be, unlike any man has ever seen before, when believers will come down from Heaven to join Christ during this time on earth. We must understand that man’s inherent nature is not good, but evil. There is nothing we can do, apart from God, to earn eternal life. Have you chosen to surrender your life to the Lord today? If Jesus has already welcomed the Church, and defeated the antichrist, then what is the point of the Millennium? Today Pastor Mark will teach listeners about the one thousand year reign of Christ on earth, following His second coming. How special a moment it will be, unlike any man has ever seen before, when believers will come down from Heaven to join Christ during this time on earth. We must understand that man’s inherent nature is not good, but evil. There is nothing we can do, apart from God, to earn eternal life. Have you chosen to surrender your life to the Lord today? If Jesus has already welcomed the Church, and defeated the antichrist, then what is the point of the Millennium? Today Pastor Mark will teach listeners about the one thousand year reign of Christ on earth, following His second coming. How special a moment it will be, unlike any man has ever seen before, when believers will come down from Heaven to join Christ during this time on earth. We must understand that man’s inherent nature is not good, but evil. There is nothing we can do, apart from God, to earn eternal life. Have you chosen to surrender your life to the Lord today? http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000017438/LFL201703271.mp358d180008927a.mp3 Mon, 27 Mar 2017 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer What does true repentance look like? Today Pastor Mark will challenge listeners to build credibility in their apologies by the way they act. Specifically for Christ followers, if we have confessed our sins, and asked for repentance, our lives should reflect a changed nature. Too many people today are displaying a repentant spirit, only because they fear the consequences of their actions. The Lord wants us to fight our sin nature, not routinely look for ways to briefly cover its exposure. What about you today? When you say “I’m sorry,” can others believe that without any doubt? What does true repentance look like? Today Pastor Mark will challenge listeners to build credibility in their apologies by the way they act. Specifically for Christ followers, if we have confessed our sins, and asked for repentance, our lives should reflect a changed nature. Too many people today are displaying a repentant spirit, only because they fear the consequences of their actions. The Lord wants us to fight our sin nature, not routinely look for ways to briefly cover its exposure. What about you today? When you say “I’m sorry,” can others believe that without any doubt? What does true repentance look like? Today Pastor Mark will challenge listeners to build credibility in their apologies by the way they act. Specifically for Christ followers, if we have confessed our sins, and asked for repentance, our lives should reflect a changed nature. Too many people today are displaying a repentant spirit, only because they fear the consequences of their actions. The Lord wants us to fight our sin nature, not routinely look for ways to briefly cover its exposure. What about you today? When you say “I’m sorry,” can others believe that without any doubt? http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000017293/LFL20170324.mp358c94dba9dd3e.mp3 Fri, 24 Mar 2017 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer What will Jesus’ reign on earth look like after His second coming? Today Pastor Mark will give listeners a descriptive look at the promised reign of Christ that is to come. The earth that we are familiar with today will look much different when Jesus is finally King on the throne. If you want to experience this Kingdom of God on the new earth, you must place your faith in Jesus Christ today. Life will not be pretty for those who choose to ignore the call of God on their lives and choose this world over the next. Don’t get caught valuing the treasures of this earth, when there is far greater to come! What will Jesus’ reign on earth look like after His second coming? Today Pastor Mark will give listeners a descriptive look at the promised reign of Christ that is to come. The earth that we are familiar with today will look much different when Jesus is finally King on the throne. If you want to experience this Kingdom of God on the new earth, you must place your faith in Jesus Christ today. Life will not be pretty for those who choose to ignore the call of God on their lives and choose this world over the next. Don’t get caught valuing the treasures of this earth, when there is far greater to come! What will Jesus’ reign on earth look like after His second coming? Today Pastor Mark will give listeners a descriptive look at the promised reign of Christ that is to come. The earth that we are familiar with today will look much different when Jesus is finally King on the throne. If you want to experience this Kingdom of God on the new earth, you must place your faith in Jesus Christ today. Life will not be pretty for those who choose to ignore the call of God on their lives and choose this world over the next. Don’t get caught valuing the treasures of this earth, when there is far greater to come! http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000017294/LFL20170323.mp358c94e2e38b3a.mp3 Thu, 23 Mar 2017 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer God’s sovereign control over the universe and its happenings is such a comfort to take refuge in, especially as we near the end of the world. Today Pastor Mark will encourage listeners that God is faithful to protect His followers, and reign supreme in the last days. There will be times ahead of us where it seems like God is disappearing and the enemy is on top. We must stay close to the promises of Scripture during these times and never waiver in our commitment to Christ! Do you believe that our Lord is in control of the world today, and not surprised by anything that happens? God’s sovereign control over the universe and its happenings is such a comfort to take refuge in, especially as we near the end of the world. Today Pastor Mark will encourage listeners that God is faithful to protect His followers, and reign supreme in the last days. There will be times ahead of us where it seems like God is disappearing and the enemy is on top. We must stay close to the promises of Scripture during these times and never waiver in our commitment to Christ! Do you believe that our Lord is in control of the world today, and not surprised by anything that happens? God’s sovereign control over the universe and its happenings is such a comfort to take refuge in, especially as we near the end of the world. Today Pastor Mark will encourage listeners that God is faithful to protect His followers, and reign supreme in the last days. There will be times ahead of us where it seems like God is disappearing and the enemy is on top. We must stay close to the promises of Scripture during these times and never waiver in our commitment to Christ! Do you believe that our Lord is in control of the world today, and not surprised by anything that happens? http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000017295/LFL20170322.mp358c94e9b1a1e9.mp3 Wed, 22 Mar 2017 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer After the early signs, after the rapture of the church, after the revealing of the antichrist, and in the midst of God’s wrath on earth, what hope is there? Today Pastor Mark will show listeners how, in the midst of all this turmoil on earth, God’s heart remains devoted to His people. Do you believe our God is good today? More importantly, have you placed your faith in Him? You can lock up your eternal destiny, in Heaven, with your Father by choosing Him as Lord of your life. You will then experience peace and hope not only in your everyday life, but in the end times to come. After the early signs, after the rapture of the church, after the revealing of the antichrist, and in the midst of God’s wrath on earth, what hope is there? Today Pastor Mark will show listeners how, in the midst of all this turmoil on earth, God’s heart remains devoted to His people. Do you believe our God is good today? More importantly, have you placed your faith in Him? You can lock up your eternal destiny, in Heaven, with your Father by choosing Him as Lord of your life. You will then experience peace and hope not only in your everyday life, but in the end times to come. After the early signs, after the rapture of the church, after the revealing of the antichrist, and in the midst of God’s wrath on earth, what hope is there? Today Pastor Mark will show listeners how, in the midst of all this turmoil on earth, God’s heart remains devoted to His people. Do you believe our God is good today? More importantly, have you placed your faith in Him? You can lock up your eternal destiny, in Heaven, with your Father by choosing Him as Lord of your life. You will then experience peace and hope not only in your everyday life, but in the end times to come. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000017296/LFL20170321.mp358c94f10697d6.mp3 Tue, 21 Mar 2017 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer Have you ever felt like so much of what is prophesied about in the end times just sounds like an intense sci-fi movie? Today as Pastor Mark looks at the seven seals to be revealed in the tribulation, he warns listeners to not take lightly the wrath of God that is to come. The world as we know it will be much different after the rapture of the church. Not only will much of the population be gone, things people have never seen will be in line to happen. For Christians, there is no need to fear, as our fate rests in the saving grace of Jesus. Lean on Him for peace and hope today. Have you ever felt like so much of what is prophesied about in the end times just sounds like an intense sci-fi movie? Today as Pastor Mark looks at the seven seals to be revealed in the tribulation, he warns listeners to not take lightly the wrath of God that is to come. The world as we know it will be much different after the rapture of the church. Not only will much of the population be gone, things people have never seen will be in line to happen. For Christians, there is no need to fear, as our fate rests in the saving grace of Jesus. Lean on Him for peace and hope today. Have you ever felt like so much of what is prophesied about in the end times just sounds like an intense sci-fi movie? Today as Pastor Mark looks at the seven seals to be revealed in the tribulation, he warns listeners to not take lightly the wrath of God that is to come. The world as we know it will be much different after the rapture of the church. Not only will much of the population be gone, things people have never seen will be in line to happen. For Christians, there is no need to fear, as our fate rests in the saving grace of Jesus. Lean on Him for peace and hope today. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000017297/LFL20170320.mp358c94f84ea143.mp3 Mon, 20 Mar 2017 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer What will the antichrist be like and how will he come to power in the world? Today as Pastor Mark continues his look at the coming end times, he focuses on the role of the antichrist in foretold prophecy. The seven year tribulation is going to be God’s wrath on the earth, and the antichrist will play a big role in this. He will easily deceive many by claiming himself as an advocate and solution to world peace. Satan has always been jealous of God, and just as Satan has always wanted to be like God, so will he use the antichrist to mirror that of the Messiah to the Jewish people. What will the antichrist be like and how will he come to power in the world? Today as Pastor Mark continues his look at the coming end times, he focuses on the role of the antichrist in foretold prophecy. The seven year tribulation is going to be God’s wrath on the earth, and the antichrist will play a big role in this. He will easily deceive many by claiming himself as an advocate and solution to world peace. Satan has always been jealous of God, and just as Satan has always wanted to be like God, so will he use the antichrist to mirror that of the Messiah to the Jewish people. What will the antichrist be like and how will he come to power in the world? Today as Pastor Mark continues his look at the coming end times, he focuses on the role of the antichrist in foretold prophecy. The seven year tribulation is going to be God’s wrath on the earth, and the antichrist will play a big role in this. He will easily deceive many by claiming himself as an advocate and solution to world peace. Satan has always been jealous of God, and just as Satan has always wanted to be like God, so will he use the antichrist to mirror that of the Messiah to the Jewish people. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000017092/LFL20170317.mp358bea8bd682e8.mp3 Fri, 17 Mar 2017 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer How do we let the coming rapture affect how we live today? If we don’t know when it is coming, why should we live any differently? Today Pastor Mark will give listeners five ways to live in expectancy of the end times. The rapture is an inevitable event, and even though we don’t know the exact time of it, there are ways we can prepare for it. The most important way? Becoming a Christ follower. After that, there is no need to fear any of the end time prophecies, because we know God holds the future! In fact, we can live with eager anticipation of the eternity that is to come! How do we let the coming rapture affect how we live today? If we don’t know when it is coming, why should we live any differently? Today Pastor Mark will give listeners five ways to live in expectancy of the end times. The rapture is an inevitable event, and even though we don’t know the exact time of it, there are ways we can prepare for it. The most important way? Becoming a Christ follower. After that, there is no need to fear any of the end time prophecies, because we know God holds the future! In fact, we can live with eager anticipation of the eternity that is to come! How do we let the coming rapture affect how we live today? If we don’t know when it is coming, why should we live any differently? Today Pastor Mark will give listeners five ways to live in expectancy of the end times. The rapture is an inevitable event, and even though we don’t know the exact time of it, there are ways we can prepare for it. The most important way? Becoming a Christ follower. After that, there is no need to fear any of the end time prophecies, because we know God holds the future! In fact, we can live with eager anticipation of the eternity that is to come! http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000017093/LFL20170316.mp358bea908e332d.mp3 Thu, 16 Mar 2017 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer What all can we expect in the seven year tribulation spoken of in Scripture? Today as Pastor Mark continues to study the end times, and specifically the second coming of Christ, He takes time to teach on the period of time after the rapture. The earth will experience God’s wrath during these seven years. This is not a time that people want to be around for, and it is not a joke. The only way to avoid God’s wrath on earth, is to place your faith in Jesus Christ as Lord and Savior of your life. Have you made that choice today? It is never too late to follow Him! What all can we expect in the seven year tribulation spoken of in Scripture? Today as Pastor Mark continues to study the end times, and specifically the second coming of Christ, He takes time to teach on the period of time after the rapture. The earth will experience God’s wrath during these seven years. This is not a time that people want to be around for, and it is not a joke. The only way to avoid God’s wrath on earth, is to place your faith in Jesus Christ as Lord and Savior of your life. Have you made that choice today? It is never too late to follow Him! What all can we expect in the seven year tribulation spoken of in Scripture? Today as Pastor Mark continues to study the end times, and specifically the second coming of Christ, He takes time to teach on the period of time after the rapture. The earth will experience God’s wrath during these seven years. This is not a time that people want to be around for, and it is not a joke. The only way to avoid God’s wrath on earth, is to place your faith in Jesus Christ as Lord and Savior of your life. Have you made that choice today? It is never too late to follow Him! http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000017094/LFL20170315.mp358bea95a0aebb.mp3 Wed, 15 Mar 2017 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer So much of what is to come in the end times is unknown. One of the big components will be the second coming of Jesus. Today Pastor Mark will teach listeners of the rapture, and second coming of Christ, two separate events. There are many signs that can prepare us for the end of the world, but more than anything we don’t have to be afraid. If you are a Christ follower today, there should be no fear about where you will end up, for your eternity is secure. Understanding His return is nearing, we should be all that more passionate in our spreading of the Gospel to a broken world! So much of what is to come in the end times is unknown. One of the big components will be the second coming of Jesus. Today Pastor Mark will teach listeners of the rapture, and second coming of Christ, two separate events. There are many signs that can prepare us for the end of the world, but more than anything we don’t have to be afraid. If you are a Christ follower today, there should be no fear about where you will end up, for your eternity is secure. Understanding His return is nearing, we should be all that more passionate in our spreading of the Gospel to a broken world! So much of what is to come in the end times is unknown. One of the big components will be the second coming of Jesus. Today Pastor Mark will teach listeners of the rapture, and second coming of Christ, two separate events. There are many signs that can prepare us for the end of the world, but more than anything we don’t have to be afraid. If you are a Christ follower today, there should be no fear about where you will end up, for your eternity is secure. Understanding His return is nearing, we should be all that more passionate in our spreading of the Gospel to a broken world! http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000017095/LFL20170314.mp358bea9a3db360.mp3 Tue, 14 Mar 2017 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer What signs are we already beginning to see that signify the end times are upon us? Today Pastor Mark will show listeners how our corrupt culture is already negatively influencing the lives of many, and how this was all prophesied to happen in the last days of the earth. Satan is very crafty, and always looking for ways to deceive the Church. As Christ followers, we must walk through life, especially as the end times near, even more clung to God’s Word, understanding that the enemy is waiting to pounce. How can you protect yourself from being conformed to the Godless ways of our world today? What signs are we already beginning to see that signify the end times are upon us? Today Pastor Mark will show listeners how our corrupt culture is already negatively influencing the lives of many, and how this was all prophesied to happen in the last days of the earth. Satan is very crafty, and always looking for ways to deceive the Church. As Christ followers, we must walk through life, especially as the end times near, even more clung to God’s Word, understanding that the enemy is waiting to pounce. How can you protect yourself from being conformed to the Godless ways of our world today? What signs are we already beginning to see that signify the end times are upon us? Today Pastor Mark will show listeners how our corrupt culture is already negatively influencing the lives of many, and how this was all prophesied to happen in the last days of the earth. Satan is very crafty, and always looking for ways to deceive the Church. As Christ followers, we must walk through life, especially as the end times near, even more clung to God’s Word, understanding that the enemy is waiting to pounce. How can you protect yourself from being conformed to the Godless ways of our world today? http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000017096/LFL20170313.mp358beaa0ab0092.mp3 Mon, 13 Mar 2017 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer What things can we expect to see as we near the end of the world? Today Pastor Mark will warn listeners that the intense scenes seen in movies are far from what is really to come when the Tribulation begins on earth. He will explain what all is to come in the Tribulation, including persecution of Christians because they speak in the name of Jesus. In Scripture, Jesus spoke of the power of His name, but also the negative reception it will get around the world. As we draw nearer to the end times, how bold are you in proclaiming the name of Jesus? He brings hope to the disaster that is to come! What things can we expect to see as we near the end of the world? Today Pastor Mark will warn listeners that the intense scenes seen in movies are far from what is really to come when the Tribulation begins on earth. He will explain what all is to come in the Tribulation, including persecution of Christians because they speak in the name of Jesus. In Scripture, Jesus spoke of the power of His name, but also the negative reception it will get around the world. As we draw nearer to the end times, how bold are you in proclaiming the name of Jesus? He brings hope to the disaster that is to come! What things can we expect to see as we near the end of the world? Today Pastor Mark will warn listeners that the intense scenes seen in movies are far from what is really to come when the Tribulation begins on earth. He will explain what all is to come in the Tribulation, including persecution of Christians because they speak in the name of Jesus. In Scripture, Jesus spoke of the power of His name, but also the negative reception it will get around the world. As we draw nearer to the end times, how bold are you in proclaiming the name of Jesus? He brings hope to the disaster that is to come! http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000016950/LFL20170310.mp358b71fde7f665.mp3 Fri, 10 Mar 2017 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer Have you ever wondered why church is that important? Or have you thought that you can do church on your own? Today Pastor Mark will encourage all listeners to find a home church centered around the Word of God. The church is more than just a weekly devotion given by a man in leadership. The church is designed to strengthen, protect, challenge, and hold accountable. Also, in our day and age, when Christianity is under such attack, the church provides a place to consistently bring Truth to its members. Be careful today not to undervalue the church and its role in your life. Have you ever wondered why church is that important? Or have you thought that you can do church on your own? Today Pastor Mark will encourage all listeners to find a home church centered around the Word of God. The church is more than just a weekly devotion given by a man in leadership. The church is designed to strengthen, protect, challenge, and hold accountable. Also, in our day and age, when Christianity is under such attack, the church provides a place to consistently bring Truth to its members. Be careful today not to undervalue the church and its role in your life. Have you ever wondered why church is that important? Or have you thought that you can do church on your own? Today Pastor Mark will encourage all listeners to find a home church centered around the Word of God. The church is more than just a weekly devotion given by a man in leadership. The church is designed to strengthen, protect, challenge, and hold accountable. Also, in our day and age, when Christianity is under such attack, the church provides a place to consistently bring Truth to its members. Be careful today not to undervalue the church and its role in your life. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000016952/LFL20170309.mp358b7202f5682d.mp3 Thu, 09 Mar 2017 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer Are you searching for purpose and meaning in life? Do you wonder what is truth and what’s not? Today Pastor Mark will challenge listeners to take one step that will change their life for the good, forever. That step is accepting Jesus as your personal Lord and Savior, and allowing the Holy Spirit to enter into your heart and live through you. What a comfort it is to know that the God of the Universe will guide and direct our paths if we just let Him! Quit trying to tackle life on your own. There is a God who desperately wants to bring peace in your life today, if you just make Him Lord. Are you searching for purpose and meaning in life? Do you wonder what is truth and what’s not? Today Pastor Mark will challenge listeners to take one step that will change their life for the good, forever. That step is accepting Jesus as your personal Lord and Savior, and allowing the Holy Spirit to enter into your heart and live through you. What a comfort it is to know that the God of the Universe will guide and direct our paths if we just let Him! Quit trying to tackle life on your own. There is a God who desperately wants to bring peace in your life today, if you just make Him Lord. Are you searching for purpose and meaning in life? Do you wonder what is truth and what’s not? Today Pastor Mark will challenge listeners to take one step that will change their life for the good, forever. That step is accepting Jesus as your personal Lord and Savior, and allowing the Holy Spirit to enter into your heart and live through you. What a comfort it is to know that the God of the Universe will guide and direct our paths if we just let Him! Quit trying to tackle life on your own. There is a God who desperately wants to bring peace in your life today, if you just make Him Lord. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000016953/LFL20170308.mp358b720819ffb7.mp3 Wed, 08 Mar 2017 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer Is it possible today that you could be deceived? Today Pastor Mark will warn listeners of the many ways that people, Christians included, are being deceived in our world. He will encourage us to find truth not in what feels good, or what the world says seems right, but only in the Word of God. The importance of God’s Word is under attack. Many are saying that not all of it applies to us today, and that we can discern what is really meant for us and what’s not. Don’t fall into the enemy’s trap to deceive you about the Holy Scriptures. Lean on it for every step of your life today! Is it possible today that you could be deceived? Today Pastor Mark will warn listeners of the many ways that people, Christians included, are being deceived in our world. He will encourage us to find truth not in what feels good, or what the world says seems right, but only in the Word of God. The importance of God’s Word is under attack. Many are saying that not all of it applies to us today, and that we can discern what is really meant for us and what’s not. Don’t fall into the enemy’s trap to deceive you about the Holy Scriptures. Lean on it for every step of your life today! Is it possible today that you could be deceived? Today Pastor Mark will warn listeners of the many ways that people, Christians included, are being deceived in our world. He will encourage us to find truth not in what feels good, or what the world says seems right, but only in the Word of God. The importance of God’s Word is under attack. Many are saying that not all of it applies to us today, and that we can discern what is really meant for us and what’s not. Don’t fall into the enemy’s trap to deceive you about the Holy Scriptures. Lean on it for every step of your life today! http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000016955/LFL20170307.mp358b720cdc63b7.mp3 Tue, 07 Mar 2017 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer Although Jesus said that we won’t know the hour or the day of his return, how can we still prepare for it during our time on earth? Today Pastor Mark will challenge listeners to be watchful of the world’s events and live with an eternal mindset. While we need not worry about the end times, it is wise for us to be aware of what is going on in the world, and to share the Truth with others. How much does eternity shape the way you live life on earth? Do you live everyday with the end in mind? Never lack discipline in the day to day on this earth, but also never lose sight of the eternal life to come. Although Jesus said that we won’t know the hour or the day of his return, how can we still prepare for it during our time on earth? Today Pastor Mark will challenge listeners to be watchful of the world’s events and live with an eternal mindset. While we need not worry about the end times, it is wise for us to be aware of what is going on in the world, and to share the Truth with others. How much does eternity shape the way you live life on earth? Do you live everyday with the end in mind? Never lack discipline in the day to day on this earth, but also never lose sight of the eternal life to come. Although Jesus said that we won’t know the hour or the day of his return, how can we still prepare for it during our time on earth? Today Pastor Mark will challenge listeners to be watchful of the world’s events and live with an eternal mindset. While we need not worry about the end times, it is wise for us to be aware of what is going on in the world, and to share the Truth with others. How much does eternity shape the way you live life on earth? Do you live everyday with the end in mind? Never lack discipline in the day to day on this earth, but also never lose sight of the eternal life to come. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000016956/LFL20170306.mp358b72118e5865.mp3 Mon, 06 Mar 2017 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer The Lord has always sided with Israel. In Scripture, God says that those who support the nation of Israel will be blessed. Today Pastor Mark will look at God’s faithful promises kept to this nation throughout history, and challenge us, as Americans, to be watchful and prayerful for Israel. If God has chosen to side with Israel, it would be wise for us to do the same, and not be against the will of the Lord. We can always be encouraged that just as God has kept His promises to Israel, so will He keep His promises to us. Do you believe that God is for you, and will faithfully provide for you today? The Lord has always sided with Israel. In Scripture, God says that those who support the nation of Israel will be blessed. Today Pastor Mark will look at God’s faithful promises kept to this nation throughout history, and challenge us, as Americans, to be watchful and prayerful for Israel. If God has chosen to side with Israel, it would be wise for us to do the same, and not be against the will of the Lord. We can always be encouraged that just as God has kept His promises to Israel, so will He keep His promises to us. Do you believe that God is for you, and will faithfully provide for you today? The Lord has always sided with Israel. In Scripture, God says that those who support the nation of Israel will be blessed. Today Pastor Mark will look at God’s faithful promises kept to this nation throughout history, and challenge us, as Americans, to be watchful and prayerful for Israel. If God has chosen to side with Israel, it would be wise for us to do the same, and not be against the will of the Lord. We can always be encouraged that just as God has kept His promises to Israel, so will He keep His promises to us. Do you believe that God is for you, and will faithfully provide for you today? http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000016797/LFL20170303.mp358add577cb196.mp3 Fri, 03 Mar 2017 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer Do you believe that there is life continued, after our life on this earth? Scripture teaches us that when our time on this earth is finished, there is a judgment coming. Today Pastor Mark will teach listeners that the only way score well on God’s judgment, and spend eternity with Him, is to place your faith in Jesus Christ as Lord and Savior. It can be easy to get caught up in the cares and worries of this world, and completely forget the fact that our time here is temporary, and merely a stepping stone to eternity. Do you have the Hope, and assurance, today that you will spend forever with Jesus in Heaven? Do you believe that there is life continued, after our life on this earth? Scripture teaches us that when our time on this earth is finished, there is a judgment coming. Today Pastor Mark will teach listeners that the only way score well on God’s judgment, and spend eternity with Him, is to place your faith in Jesus Christ as Lord and Savior. It can be easy to get caught up in the cares and worries of this world, and completely forget the fact that our time here is temporary, and merely a stepping stone to eternity. Do you have the Hope, and assurance, today that you will spend forever with Jesus in Heaven? Do you believe that there is life continued, after our life on this earth? Scripture teaches us that when our time on this earth is finished, there is a judgment coming. Today Pastor Mark will teach listeners that the only way score well on God’s judgment, and spend eternity with Him, is to place your faith in Jesus Christ as Lord and Savior. It can be easy to get caught up in the cares and worries of this world, and completely forget the fact that our time here is temporary, and merely a stepping stone to eternity. Do you have the Hope, and assurance, today that you will spend forever with Jesus in Heaven? http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000016798/LFL20170302.mp358add5dc1602d.mp3 Thu, 02 Mar 2017 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer Scripture states that our Lord desires for no one to perish. Today Pastor Mark will challenge listeners to both believe this truth, and act upon it. There is a responsibility for you today to place your faith in Jesus, if you want eternal life. Sometimes people will wait their whole lives saying God will grab them when He wants to, or when the time is right. The truth is that God wants you now and the time is always right to come to Him! Have you committed to becoming a Christ follower? If not, understand that the Lord is standing at the door of your heart pleading that He might enter! Scripture states that our Lord desires for no one to perish. Today Pastor Mark will challenge listeners to both believe this truth, and act upon it. There is a responsibility for you today to place your faith in Jesus, if you want eternal life. Sometimes people will wait their whole lives saying God will grab them when He wants to, or when the time is right. The truth is that God wants you now and the time is always right to come to Him! Have you committed to becoming a Christ follower? If not, understand that the Lord is standing at the door of your heart pleading that He might enter! Scripture states that our Lord desires for no one to perish. Today Pastor Mark will challenge listeners to both believe this truth, and act upon it. There is a responsibility for you today to place your faith in Jesus, if you want eternal life. Sometimes people will wait their whole lives saying God will grab them when He wants to, or when the time is right. The truth is that God wants you now and the time is always right to come to Him! Have you committed to becoming a Christ follower? If not, understand that the Lord is standing at the door of your heart pleading that He might enter! http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000016799/LFL20170301.mp358add6415a67f.mp3 Wed, 01 Mar 2017 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer How cool would it be to fully understand and experience the heart of Almighty God? Today Pastor Mark will do his best to enlighten listeners of the very nature of our Lord. Sometimes people can confuse the God of the Old Testament, as someone completely different than the God of the New Testament. Scripture states that the Lord is never changing, and the God that the Jews rejected in the Old Testament is the same God that many choose to reject today. Have you made the right decision in your life about who God is? It’s never too late to commit your life to Him! How cool would it be to fully understand and experience the heart of Almighty God? Today Pastor Mark will do his best to enlighten listeners of the very nature of our Lord. Sometimes people can confuse the God of the Old Testament, as someone completely different than the God of the New Testament. Scripture states that the Lord is never changing, and the God that the Jews rejected in the Old Testament is the same God that many choose to reject today. Have you made the right decision in your life about who God is? It’s never too late to commit your life to Him! How cool would it be to fully understand and experience the heart of Almighty God? Today Pastor Mark will do his best to enlighten listeners of the very nature of our Lord. Sometimes people can confuse the God of the Old Testament, as someone completely different than the God of the New Testament. Scripture states that the Lord is never changing, and the God that the Jews rejected in the Old Testament is the same God that many choose to reject today. Have you made the right decision in your life about who God is? It’s never too late to commit your life to Him! http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000016800/LFL20170228.mp358add697b1663.mp3 Tue, 28 Feb 2017 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer Have you tried, tirelessly, your entire life to change your old habits, and be more like Jesus, but always seem to fall short? Today Pastor Mark will help listeners to see that no true transformation can occur outside of total surrender to God. True change on the inside of a person can only come from Him! No set of guidelines, or extra boost of will-power is going to transform your life. Jesus called for His followers to leave everything and simply follow Him. Do you want to experience positive change in your life from the inside out? Put your faith in Jesus, give Him control, and watch Him work! Have you tried, tirelessly, your entire life to change your old habits, and be more like Jesus, but always seem to fall short? Today Pastor Mark will help listeners to see that no true transformation can occur outside of total surrender to God. True change on the inside of a person can only come from Him! No set of guidelines, or extra boost of will-power is going to transform your life. Jesus called for His followers to leave everything and simply follow Him. Do you want to experience positive change in your life from the inside out? Put your faith in Jesus, give Him control, and watch Him work! Have you tried, tirelessly, your entire life to change your old habits, and be more like Jesus, but always seem to fall short? Today Pastor Mark will help listeners to see that no true transformation can occur outside of total surrender to God. True change on the inside of a person can only come from Him! No set of guidelines, or extra boost of will-power is going to transform your life. Jesus called for His followers to leave everything and simply follow Him. Do you want to experience positive change in your life from the inside out? Put your faith in Jesus, give Him control, and watch Him work! http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000016801/LFL20170227.mp358add6ea10144.mp3 Mon, 27 Feb 2017 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer Is Christianity more of a religion or a relationship? And what does each one mean? Today Pastor Mark will teach listeners that God desires a personal relationship with every single person on earth. It is the danger of religion that often turns some people away from Jesus, and leaves others constantly falling short. Man can never reach God on His own. The beauty of the Gospel is that Jesus came to earth, so that you and I might be able to experience a real relationship with God. If you are trying to earn righteousness by your actions, understand that all He wants is your whole heart! Is Christianity more of a religion or a relationship? And what does each one mean? Today Pastor Mark will teach listeners that God desires a personal relationship with every single person on earth. It is the danger of religion that often turns some people away from Jesus, and leaves others constantly falling short. Man can never reach God on His own. The beauty of the Gospel is that Jesus came to earth, so that you and I might be able to experience a real relationship with God. If you are trying to earn righteousness by your actions, understand that all He wants is your whole heart! Is Christianity more of a religion or a relationship? And what does each one mean? Today Pastor Mark will teach listeners that God desires a personal relationship with every single person on earth. It is the danger of religion that often turns some people away from Jesus, and leaves others constantly falling short. Man can never reach God on His own. The beauty of the Gospel is that Jesus came to earth, so that you and I might be able to experience a real relationship with God. If you are trying to earn righteousness by your actions, understand that all He wants is your whole heart! http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000016407/LFL20170224.mp3589a3dc388e41.mp3 Fri, 24 Feb 2017 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer What does the Lord expect of us as Christ followers? Today Pastor Mark will answer this question in regards to the believer’s responsibility with other people. The life of the Christian is not supposed to end when we place our faith in Jesus. In fact, that moment is only the beginning! There is a world full of lost and lonely people, and God expects the Church, with a heart of love, to share the good news. For many, we as Christ followers are the only exposure to the Bible they will ever have. How well are you representing God’s Word, and Jesus, to those around you today? What does the Lord expect of us as Christ followers? Today Pastor Mark will answer this question in regards to the believer’s responsibility with other people. The life of the Christian is not supposed to end when we place our faith in Jesus. In fact, that moment is only the beginning! There is a world full of lost and lonely people, and God expects the Church, with a heart of love, to share the good news. For many, we as Christ followers are the only exposure to the Bible they will ever have. How well are you representing God’s Word, and Jesus, to those around you today? What does the Lord expect of us as Christ followers? Today Pastor Mark will answer this question in regards to the believer’s responsibility with other people. The life of the Christian is not supposed to end when we place our faith in Jesus. In fact, that moment is only the beginning! There is a world full of lost and lonely people, and God expects the Church, with a heart of love, to share the good news. For many, we as Christ followers are the only exposure to the Bible they will ever have. How well are you representing God’s Word, and Jesus, to those around you today? http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000016408/LFL20170223.mp3589a3e3371b74.mp3 Thu, 23 Feb 2017 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer Jesus has called every follower of Him to live different than this world, and shower those around us with the message of the gospel. Today Pastor Mark will encourage listeners to reflect on how they might be salt and light in a fallen world. All across our nation today, there are Spiritual needs in the lives of many. The Lord has called us to be the primary messengers of His Son, and be an example of Jesus in our various spheres of influence. How have you put the stamp of Christ on those in your life? The Lord desires for the Church to step up and be set apart! Jesus has called every follower of Him to live different than this world, and shower those around us with the message of the gospel. Today Pastor Mark will encourage listeners to reflect on how they might be salt and light in a fallen world. All across our nation today, there are Spiritual needs in the lives of many. The Lord has called us to be the primary messengers of His Son, and be an example of Jesus in our various spheres of influence. How have you put the stamp of Christ on those in your life? The Lord desires for the Church to step up and be set apart! Jesus has called every follower of Him to live different than this world, and shower those around us with the message of the gospel. Today Pastor Mark will encourage listeners to reflect on how they might be salt and light in a fallen world. All across our nation today, there are Spiritual needs in the lives of many. The Lord has called us to be the primary messengers of His Son, and be an example of Jesus in our various spheres of influence. How have you put the stamp of Christ on those in your life? The Lord desires for the Church to step up and be set apart! http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000016409/LFL20170222.mp3589a3ea667bb9.mp3 Wed, 22 Feb 2017 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer Could it be, that you have indirectly steered others away from the path that leads to the Lord? Today Pastor Mark will challenge listeners to consider how their actions and words might influence others for Christ. As a labeled Christ follower, people are going to watch and remember you, and make their own judgments about who God is. Whether directly, or indirectly, we can easily sway whether people choose the way of the Lord or not. We must be very careful to consider how our actions represent Christ, and that we live in a way which would invite others to Him! Could it be, that you have indirectly steered others away from the path that leads to the Lord? Today Pastor Mark will challenge listeners to consider how their actions and words might influence others for Christ. As a labeled Christ follower, people are going to watch and remember you, and make their own judgments about who God is. Whether directly, or indirectly, we can easily sway whether people choose the way of the Lord or not. We must be very careful to consider how our actions represent Christ, and that we live in a way which would invite others to Him! Could it be, that you have indirectly steered others away from the path that leads to the Lord? Today Pastor Mark will challenge listeners to consider how their actions and words might influence others for Christ. As a labeled Christ follower, people are going to watch and remember you, and make their own judgments about who God is. Whether directly, or indirectly, we can easily sway whether people choose the way of the Lord or not. We must be very careful to consider how our actions represent Christ, and that we live in a way which would invite others to Him! http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000016410/LFL20170221.mp3589a3f1663bac.mp3 Tue, 21 Feb 2017 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer How seriously have you taken the Great Commission that Jesus commanded of all His followers? Does your exposure to the Gospel, or Spiritual conversation, only come around on Sunday mornings? Today Pastor Mark challenges all Christians to passionately pursue the lost. There is a world full of people who desperately need Jesus. Every single person will either go to heaven, or hell. There are no other options. The Lord is counting on His people to spread the good news of Christ to a world in need. How can you more effectively share the Gospel in your sphere of influence? How seriously have you taken the Great Commission that Jesus commanded of all His followers? Does your exposure to the Gospel, or Spiritual conversation, only come around on Sunday mornings? Today Pastor Mark challenges all Christians to passionately pursue the lost. There is a world full of people who desperately need Jesus. Every single person will either go to heaven, or hell. There are no other options. The Lord is counting on His people to spread the good news of Christ to a world in need. How can you more effectively share the Gospel in your sphere of influence? How seriously have you taken the Great Commission that Jesus commanded of all His followers? Does your exposure to the Gospel, or Spiritual conversation, only come around on Sunday mornings? Today Pastor Mark challenges all Christians to passionately pursue the lost. There is a world full of people who desperately need Jesus. Every single person will either go to heaven, or hell. There are no other options. The Lord is counting on His people to spread the good news of Christ to a world in need. How can you more effectively share the Gospel in your sphere of influence? http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000016411/LFL20170220.mp3589a3fb79393b.mp3 Mon, 20 Feb 2017 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer Is Christianity more of a religion or a relationship? And what does each one mean? Today Pastor Mark will teach listeners that God desires a personal relationship with every single person on earth. It is the danger of religion that often turns some people away from Jesus, and leaves others constantly falling short. Man can never reach God on His own. The beauty of the Gospel is that Jesus came to earth, so that you and I might be able to experience a real relationship with God. If you are trying to earn righteousness by your actions, understand that all He wants is your whole heart! Is Christianity more of a religion or a relationship? And what does each one mean? Today Pastor Mark will teach listeners that God desires a personal relationship with every single person on earth. It is the danger of religion that often turns some people away from Jesus, and leaves others constantly falling short. Man can never reach God on His own. The beauty of the Gospel is that Jesus came to earth, so that you and I might be able to experience a real relationship with God. If you are trying to earn righteousness by your actions, understand that all He wants is your whole heart! Is Christianity more of a religion or a relationship? And what does each one mean? Today Pastor Mark will teach listeners that God desires a personal relationship with every single person on earth. It is the danger of religion that often turns some people away from Jesus, and leaves others constantly falling short. Man can never reach God on His own. The beauty of the Gospel is that Jesus came to earth, so that you and I might be able to experience a real relationship with God. If you are trying to earn righteousness by your actions, understand that all He wants is your whole heart! http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000016428/LFL20170217.mp3589b61cc35f83.mp3 Fri, 17 Feb 2017 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer What does the Lord expect of us as Christ followers? Today Pastor Mark will answer this question in regards to the believer’s responsibility with other people. The life of the Christian is not supposed to end when we place our faith in Jesus. In fact, that moment is only the beginning! There is a world full of lost and lonely people, and God expects the Church, with a heart of love, to share the good news. For many, we as Christ followers are the only exposure to the Bible they will ever have. How well are you representing God’s Word, and Jesus, to those around you today? What does the Lord expect of us as Christ followers? Today Pastor Mark will answer this question in regards to the believer’s responsibility with other people. The life of the Christian is not supposed to end when we place our faith in Jesus. In fact, that moment is only the beginning! There is a world full of lost and lonely people, and God expects the Church, with a heart of love, to share the good news. For many, we as Christ followers are the only exposure to the Bible they will ever have. How well are you representing God’s Word, and Jesus, to those around you today? What does the Lord expect of us as Christ followers? Today Pastor Mark will answer this question in regards to the believer’s responsibility with other people. The life of the Christian is not supposed to end when we place our faith in Jesus. In fact, that moment is only the beginning! There is a world full of lost and lonely people, and God expects the Church, with a heart of love, to share the good news. For many, we as Christ followers are the only exposure to the Bible they will ever have. How well are you representing God’s Word, and Jesus, to those around you today? http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000016429/LFL20170216.mp3589b623e58537.mp3 Thu, 16 Feb 2017 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer Jesus has called every follower of Him to live different than this world, and shower those around us with the message of the gospel. Today Pastor Mark will encourage listeners to reflect on how they might be salt and light in a fallen world. All across our nation today, there are Spiritual needs in the lives of many. The Lord has called us to be the primary messengers of His Son, and be an example of Jesus in our various spheres of influence. How have you put the stamp of Christ on those in your life? The Lord desires for the Church to step up and be set apart! Jesus has called every follower of Him to live different than this world, and shower those around us with the message of the gospel. Today Pastor Mark will encourage listeners to reflect on how they might be salt and light in a fallen world. All across our nation today, there are Spiritual needs in the lives of many. The Lord has called us to be the primary messengers of His Son, and be an example of Jesus in our various spheres of influence. How have you put the stamp of Christ on those in your life? The Lord desires for the Church to step up and be set apart! Jesus has called every follower of Him to live different than this world, and shower those around us with the message of the gospel. Today Pastor Mark will encourage listeners to reflect on how they might be salt and light in a fallen world. All across our nation today, there are Spiritual needs in the lives of many. The Lord has called us to be the primary messengers of His Son, and be an example of Jesus in our various spheres of influence. How have you put the stamp of Christ on those in your life? The Lord desires for the Church to step up and be set apart! http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000016430/LFL20170215.mp3589b629e5b4af.mp3 Wed, 15 Feb 2017 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer Could it be, that you have indirectly steered others away from the path that leads to the Lord? Today Pastor Mark will challenge listeners to consider how their actions and words might influence others for Christ. As a labeled Christ follower, people are going to watch and remember you, and make their own judgments about who God is. Whether directly, or indirectly, we can easily sway whether people choose the way of the Lord or not. We must be very careful to consider how our actions represent Christ, and that we live in a way which would invite others to Him! Could it be, that you have indirectly steered others away from the path that leads to the Lord? Today Pastor Mark will challenge listeners to consider how their actions and words might influence others for Christ. As a labeled Christ follower, people are going to watch and remember you, and make their own judgments about who God is. Whether directly, or indirectly, we can easily sway whether people choose the way of the Lord or not. We must be very careful to consider how our actions represent Christ, and that we live in a way which would invite others to Him! Could it be, that you have indirectly steered others away from the path that leads to the Lord? Today Pastor Mark will challenge listeners to consider how their actions and words might influence others for Christ. As a labeled Christ follower, people are going to watch and remember you, and make their own judgments about who God is. Whether directly, or indirectly, we can easily sway whether people choose the way of the Lord or not. We must be very careful to consider how our actions represent Christ, and that we live in a way which would invite others to Him! http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000016431/LFL20170214.mp3589b63918e38f.mp3 Tue, 14 Feb 2017 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer How seriously have you taken the Great Commission that Jesus commanded of all His followers? Does your exposure to the Gospel, or Spiritual conversation, only come around on Sunday mornings? Today Pastor Mark challenges all Christians to passionately pursue the lost. There is a world full of people who desperately need Jesus. Every single person will either go to heaven, or hell. There are no other options. The Lord is counting on His people to spread the good news of Christ to a world in need. How can you more effectively share the Gospel in your sphere of influence? How seriously have you taken the Great Commission that Jesus commanded of all His followers? Does your exposure to the Gospel, or Spiritual conversation, only come around on Sunday mornings? Today Pastor Mark challenges all Christians to passionately pursue the lost. There is a world full of people who desperately need Jesus. Every single person will either go to heaven, or hell. There are no other options. The Lord is counting on His people to spread the good news of Christ to a world in need. How can you more effectively share the Gospel in your sphere of influence? How seriously have you taken the Great Commission that Jesus commanded of all His followers? Does your exposure to the Gospel, or Spiritual conversation, only come around on Sunday mornings? Today Pastor Mark challenges all Christians to passionately pursue the lost. There is a world full of people who desperately need Jesus. Every single person will either go to heaven, or hell. There are no other options. The Lord is counting on His people to spread the good news of Christ to a world in need. How can you more effectively share the Gospel in your sphere of influence? http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000016432/LFL20170213.mp3589b63ed9e11d.mp3 Mon, 13 Feb 2017 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer The greatest act of love in all of history was performed by Jesus. The love he displayed was not just an emotional feeling, but a choice to sacrifice and give all He had for the world. Today Pastor Mark will teach listeners about what love really is. There is no greater example of love than Jesus. If we are to follow Him, we must understand the responsibility we have to love those around us. Do you fully understand the love that Christ displayed for mankind? This love is much different than how society defines it today. Accept the call Christ has placed on every Christian’s life, to love one another! The greatest act of love in all of history was performed by Jesus. The love he displayed was not just an emotional feeling, but a choice to sacrifice and give all He had for the world. Today Pastor Mark will teach listeners about what love really is. There is no greater example of love than Jesus. If we are to follow Him, we must understand the responsibility we have to love those around us. Do you fully understand the love that Christ displayed for mankind? This love is much different than how society defines it today. Accept the call Christ has placed on every Christian’s life, to love one another! The greatest act of love in all of history was performed by Jesus. The love he displayed was not just an emotional feeling, but a choice to sacrifice and give all He had for the world. Today Pastor Mark will teach listeners about what love really is. There is no greater example of love than Jesus. If we are to follow Him, we must understand the responsibility we have to love those around us. Do you fully understand the love that Christ displayed for mankind? This love is much different than how society defines it today. Accept the call Christ has placed on every Christian’s life, to love one another! http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000016286/LFL20170210.mp358921db7682bf.mp3 Fri, 10 Feb 2017 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer The word love is used so frequently in our society today, it may be hard to understand what it really means at times. Today Pastor Mark will teach listeners of the love Jesus spoke of, and the agape love that is expected of all Christ followers. Our human nature desires its own way, and when we get it, then we are more willing to show love to others. This is not love. Love is a selfless action that you choose, not a feeling following a situation. What is your view of love today? Have you loved in a way that puts others first, at the expense of your own wishes, so you might glorify God’s Kingdom? The word love is used so frequently in our society today, it may be hard to understand what it really means at times. Today Pastor Mark will teach listeners of the love Jesus spoke of, and the agape love that is expected of all Christ followers. Our human nature desires its own way, and when we get it, then we are more willing to show love to others. This is not love. Love is a selfless action that you choose, not a feeling following a situation. What is your view of love today? Have you loved in a way that puts others first, at the expense of your own wishes, so you might glorify God’s Kingdom? The word love is used so frequently in our society today, it may be hard to understand what it really means at times. Today Pastor Mark will teach listeners of the love Jesus spoke of, and the agape love that is expected of all Christ followers. Our human nature desires its own way, and when we get it, then we are more willing to show love to others. This is not love. Love is a selfless action that you choose, not a feeling following a situation. What is your view of love today? Have you loved in a way that puts others first, at the expense of your own wishes, so you might glorify God’s Kingdom? http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000016287/LFL20170209.mp358921e3da1cac.mp3 Thu, 09 Feb 2017 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer Is it impossible to love God if you don’t love those around you? Today Pastor Mark will show listeners how serious Jesus was about loving others. Loving people is not easy, but the Lord expects it of those who follow Him. If you are to label yourself as a Christ-follower, understand the responsibility that comes with it. You cannot be in isolation and still love God the way He desires. He wants you to be in fellowship with others! Think about your life, and your relationships today. Do you make it a priority to spread the Gospel message by loving on those around you? Is it impossible to love God if you don’t love those around you? Today Pastor Mark will show listeners how serious Jesus was about loving others. Loving people is not easy, but the Lord expects it of those who follow Him. If you are to label yourself as a Christ-follower, understand the responsibility that comes with it. You cannot be in isolation and still love God the way He desires. He wants you to be in fellowship with others! Think about your life, and your relationships today. Do you make it a priority to spread the Gospel message by loving on those around you? Is it impossible to love God if you don’t love those around you? Today Pastor Mark will show listeners how serious Jesus was about loving others. Loving people is not easy, but the Lord expects it of those who follow Him. If you are to label yourself as a Christ-follower, understand the responsibility that comes with it. You cannot be in isolation and still love God the way He desires. He wants you to be in fellowship with others! Think about your life, and your relationships today. Do you make it a priority to spread the Gospel message by loving on those around you? http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000016288/LFL20170208.mp358921edb54a34.mp3 Wed, 08 Feb 2017 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer Have you searched high and low for purpose and meaning in life? Today Pastor Mark will show listeners how following Christ is the only pursuit that will fill this void. If you do not seek first to be a disciple of Jesus, every other area of your life will suffer, and seemingly fall apart. The single greatest command in all the earth is to love God. To fail at that, is to miss the greatest meaning in life. What have you pursued in life that has only left you feeling empty and purposeless? Jesus said He came to earth that you and I might have life, and that we might live it abundantly! Have you searched high and low for purpose and meaning in life? Today Pastor Mark will show listeners how following Christ is the only pursuit that will fill this void. If you do not seek first to be a disciple of Jesus, every other area of your life will suffer, and seemingly fall apart. The single greatest command in all the earth is to love God. To fail at that, is to miss the greatest meaning in life. What have you pursued in life that has only left you feeling empty and purposeless? Jesus said He came to earth that you and I might have life, and that we might live it abundantly! Have you searched high and low for purpose and meaning in life? Today Pastor Mark will show listeners how following Christ is the only pursuit that will fill this void. If you do not seek first to be a disciple of Jesus, every other area of your life will suffer, and seemingly fall apart. The single greatest command in all the earth is to love God. To fail at that, is to miss the greatest meaning in life. What have you pursued in life that has only left you feeling empty and purposeless? Jesus said He came to earth that you and I might have life, and that we might live it abundantly! http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000016289/LFL20170207.mp358921f6705c04.mp3 Tue, 07 Feb 2017 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer You cannot love God without obeying Him, and you cannot obey God to the extent He wants without loving Him. The two go hand in hand! Today Pastor Mark will teach listeners that in order to properly love the Lord, you must also obey His commands. It can be easy to think that God has so many rules for us to follow, how could we possibly do it with a loving heart? We must remember, God has always promised that ultimate joy and satisfaction is found in Him. As you draw closer to the Lord, and fall in love with Him more, do not neglect obedience, which is a sign of your love towards Him! You cannot love God without obeying Him, and you cannot obey God to the extent He wants without loving Him. The two go hand in hand! Today Pastor Mark will teach listeners that in order to properly love the Lord, you must also obey His commands. It can be easy to think that God has so many rules for us to follow, how could we possibly do it with a loving heart? We must remember, God has always promised that ultimate joy and satisfaction is found in Him. As you draw closer to the Lord, and fall in love with Him more, do not neglect obedience, which is a sign of your love towards Him! You cannot love God without obeying Him, and you cannot obey God to the extent He wants without loving Him. The two go hand in hand! Today Pastor Mark will teach listeners that in order to properly love the Lord, you must also obey His commands. It can be easy to think that God has so many rules for us to follow, how could we possibly do it with a loving heart? We must remember, God has always promised that ultimate joy and satisfaction is found in Him. As you draw closer to the Lord, and fall in love with Him more, do not neglect obedience, which is a sign of your love towards Him! http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000016290/LFL20170206.mp358921fd0c1770.mp3 Mon, 06 Feb 2017 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer What fuels your desire to love and follow after God? Today Pastor Mark will teach listeners that if the Spiritual foundation is not laid in the heart of a man, it will never fully grow. The heart has always been the central hub for physical life itself, and it is no different for the Spirit of a man. One who desires after the Lord with all of his heart, will then begin to follow him with everything else. Do you have a heart for the Lord today? Or do you just bank on head knowledge carrying you through? Don’t think that good acts of righteousness is all God desires, he wants your heart behind it! What fuels your desire to love and follow after God? Today Pastor Mark will teach listeners that if the Spiritual foundation is not laid in the heart of a man, it will never fully grow. The heart has always been the central hub for physical life itself, and it is no different for the Spirit of a man. One who desires after the Lord with all of his heart, will then begin to follow him with everything else. Do you have a heart for the Lord today? Or do you just bank on head knowledge carrying you through? Don’t think that good acts of righteousness is all God desires, he wants your heart behind it! What fuels your desire to love and follow after God? Today Pastor Mark will teach listeners that if the Spiritual foundation is not laid in the heart of a man, it will never fully grow. The heart has always been the central hub for physical life itself, and it is no different for the Spirit of a man. One who desires after the Lord with all of his heart, will then begin to follow him with everything else. Do you have a heart for the Lord today? Or do you just bank on head knowledge carrying you through? Don’t think that good acts of righteousness is all God desires, he wants your heart behind it! http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000016005/LFL20170203.mp358878d1b327d3.mp3 Fri, 03 Feb 2017 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer All of life is centered around whether or not you believe what the Bible says about Jesus, and if you don’t believe that, how can you believe what else It says? Today Pastor Mark will challenge listeners to be very careful about how they judge the Holy Scriptures. Why? Because eternity depends on it! Not only eternity, but joy and peace in this life comes from Christ alone, and He is found in the Bible! You cannot expect to succeed on this earth, and earn Salvation, without believing the truths of Scripture, beginning with Jesus’ death and resurrection. Who do you say that Jesus is today? All of life is centered around whether or not you believe what the Bible says about Jesus, and if you don’t believe that, how can you believe what else It says? Today Pastor Mark will challenge listeners to be very careful about how they judge the Holy Scriptures. Why? Because eternity depends on it! Not only eternity, but joy and peace in this life comes from Christ alone, and He is found in the Bible! You cannot expect to succeed on this earth, and earn Salvation, without believing the truths of Scripture, beginning with Jesus’ death and resurrection. Who do you say that Jesus is today? All of life is centered around whether or not you believe what the Bible says about Jesus, and if you don’t believe that, how can you believe what else It says? Today Pastor Mark will challenge listeners to be very careful about how they judge the Holy Scriptures. Why? Because eternity depends on it! Not only eternity, but joy and peace in this life comes from Christ alone, and He is found in the Bible! You cannot expect to succeed on this earth, and earn Salvation, without believing the truths of Scripture, beginning with Jesus’ death and resurrection. Who do you say that Jesus is today? http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000016006/LFL20170202.mp358878d6d84784.mp3 Thu, 02 Feb 2017 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer If you are looking for a road map to a successful life, the Holy Bible is your best bet by far! Today Pastor Mark will teach listeners of the unmatched value of God’s Word. Throughout history, by the testimonies of countless lives, the Bible has been the single most transformational book. The world may throw hundreds of different things in your face to be happy, or achieve greatness, but only God’s Holy Scriptures stand the test of time. What role does the Bible have in your life today? Consider making it the go-to for every decision you make, and every path you take! If you are looking for a road map to a successful life, the Holy Bible is your best bet by far! Today Pastor Mark will teach listeners of the unmatched value of God’s Word. Throughout history, by the testimonies of countless lives, the Bible has been the single most transformational book. The world may throw hundreds of different things in your face to be happy, or achieve greatness, but only God’s Holy Scriptures stand the test of time. What role does the Bible have in your life today? Consider making it the go-to for every decision you make, and every path you take! If you are looking for a road map to a successful life, the Holy Bible is your best bet by far! Today Pastor Mark will teach listeners of the unmatched value of God’s Word. Throughout history, by the testimonies of countless lives, the Bible has been the single most transformational book. The world may throw hundreds of different things in your face to be happy, or achieve greatness, but only God’s Holy Scriptures stand the test of time. What role does the Bible have in your life today? Consider making it the go-to for every decision you make, and every path you take! http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000016007/LFL20170201.mp358878dc689d3f.mp3 Wed, 01 Feb 2017 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer Is it possible for you to owe God something as a believer? Today Pastor Mark will answer this question and encourage listeners to improve their quality of life, not by saving more money, but by giving. In today’s world, it is normal to look for ways to save you the most money, even if it is at the expense of someone else. But what if your life could actually get better by getting rid of more money? The Lord promises to always provide for those who place their faith and trust in Him. So if He has promised blessings to us, and He has already done more than enough on our behalf, don’t hesitate to give back! Is it possible for you to owe God something as a believer? Today Pastor Mark will answer this question and encourage listeners to improve their quality of life, not by saving more money, but by giving. In today’s world, it is normal to look for ways to save you the most money, even if it is at the expense of someone else. But what if your life could actually get better by getting rid of more money? The Lord promises to always provide for those who place their faith and trust in Him. So if He has promised blessings to us, and He has already done more than enough on our behalf, don’t hesitate to give back! Is it possible for you to owe God something as a believer? Today Pastor Mark will answer this question and encourage listeners to improve their quality of life, not by saving more money, but by giving. In today’s world, it is normal to look for ways to save you the most money, even if it is at the expense of someone else. But what if your life could actually get better by getting rid of more money? The Lord promises to always provide for those who place their faith and trust in Him. So if He has promised blessings to us, and He has already done more than enough on our behalf, don’t hesitate to give back! http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000016008/LFL20170131.mp358878e1dd8ba2.mp3 Tue, 31 Jan 2017 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer There is absolutely nothing you can do on your own to earn righteousness before Almighty God. Today Pastor Mark will challenge listeners to stop trying to earn right standing before God outside of Jesus, it is impossible! When judgment day comes, the Lord will not look at your life and see what good things you accomplished, or bad things you said “no” to. He will only look to see if you have accepted Jesus as your righteous replacement. What He accomplished on the cross was atonement for all humanity. Have you surrendered your whole life to Him today? There is absolutely nothing you can do on your own to earn righteousness before Almighty God. Today Pastor Mark will challenge listeners to stop trying to earn right standing before God outside of Jesus, it is impossible! When judgment day comes, the Lord will not look at your life and see what good things you accomplished, or bad things you said “no” to. He will only look to see if you have accepted Jesus as your righteous replacement. What He accomplished on the cross was atonement for all humanity. Have you surrendered your whole life to Him today? There is absolutely nothing you can do on your own to earn righteousness before Almighty God. Today Pastor Mark will challenge listeners to stop trying to earn right standing before God outside of Jesus, it is impossible! When judgment day comes, the Lord will not look at your life and see what good things you accomplished, or bad things you said “no” to. He will only look to see if you have accepted Jesus as your righteous replacement. What He accomplished on the cross was atonement for all humanity. Have you surrendered your whole life to Him today? http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000016009/LFL20170130.mp358878e9376cc2.mp3 Mon, 30 Jan 2017 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer God has revealed Himself in so many ways, that man is without excuse. Today Pastor Mark will teach listeners of the longstanding invitation by the Lord to all humanity, and how so many choose to reject it. This invitation to spend eternity with the King of Kings is one we should also extend to everyone. While the Lord has been made manifest in the lives of all, He still commands His followers to boldly proclaim the gospel message to the ends of the earth! Have you personally accepted Christ’s invitation into your life today, and purposed to share His Good News with all? God has revealed Himself in so many ways, that man is without excuse. Today Pastor Mark will teach listeners of the longstanding invitation by the Lord to all humanity, and how so many choose to reject it. This invitation to spend eternity with the King of Kings is one we should also extend to everyone. While the Lord has been made manifest in the lives of all, He still commands His followers to boldly proclaim the gospel message to the ends of the earth! Have you personally accepted Christ’s invitation into your life today, and purposed to share His Good News with all? God has revealed Himself in so many ways, that man is without excuse. Today Pastor Mark will teach listeners of the longstanding invitation by the Lord to all humanity, and how so many choose to reject it. This invitation to spend eternity with the King of Kings is one we should also extend to everyone. While the Lord has been made manifest in the lives of all, He still commands His followers to boldly proclaim the gospel message to the ends of the earth! Have you personally accepted Christ’s invitation into your life today, and purposed to share His Good News with all? http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000015388/LFL20170127.mp3586becbfa1056.mp3 Fri, 27 Jan 2017 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer Do you know you have a God-given responsibility to spread the Gospel? Today Pastor Mark will challenge listeners to wrap their life’s purpose around the Great Commission. Scripture teaches us that Salvation is for everyone, and that all believers are expected to share this good news with the world. There could not be a greater story and message to tell, than that of Jesus’ death and resurrection to atone for the sins of mankind. What is holding you back from boldly proclaiming the Gospel? Ask God to empower you with the Holy Spirit today, that you might fulfill His calling on your life! Do you know you have a God-given responsibility to spread the Gospel? Today Pastor Mark will challenge listeners to wrap their life’s purpose around the Great Commission. Scripture teaches us that Salvation is for everyone, and that all believers are expected to share this good news with the world. There could not be a greater story and message to tell, than that of Jesus’ death and resurrection to atone for the sins of mankind. What is holding you back from boldly proclaiming the Gospel? Ask God to empower you with the Holy Spirit today, that you might fulfill His calling on your life! Do you know you have a God-given responsibility to spread the Gospel? Today Pastor Mark will challenge listeners to wrap their life’s purpose around the Great Commission. Scripture teaches us that Salvation is for everyone, and that all believers are expected to share this good news with the world. There could not be a greater story and message to tell, than that of Jesus’ death and resurrection to atone for the sins of mankind. What is holding you back from boldly proclaiming the Gospel? Ask God to empower you with the Holy Spirit today, that you might fulfill His calling on your life! http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000015389/LFL20170126.mp3586bed408b49c.mp3 Thu, 26 Jan 2017 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer Has there been a greater rejection of a good thing than mankind’s rejection of Jesus? Today Pastor Mark will challenge listeners to really see all that God has done for them. He is more than just someone overseeing our play time here on earth. He is the reason we are even alive today! It is easy to get distracted by the flow of life, and forget our true purpose for even existing. We must remember God’s goodness which has been shown throughout history, and paved the way for us to serve Him with our lives! Have you accepted, or rejected, Jesus as your Lord? Has there been a greater rejection of a good thing than mankind’s rejection of Jesus? Today Pastor Mark will challenge listeners to really see all that God has done for them. He is more than just someone overseeing our play time here on earth. He is the reason we are even alive today! It is easy to get distracted by the flow of life, and forget our true purpose for even existing. We must remember God’s goodness which has been shown throughout history, and paved the way for us to serve Him with our lives! Have you accepted, or rejected, Jesus as your Lord? Has there been a greater rejection of a good thing than mankind’s rejection of Jesus? Today Pastor Mark will challenge listeners to really see all that God has done for them. He is more than just someone overseeing our play time here on earth. He is the reason we are even alive today! It is easy to get distracted by the flow of life, and forget our true purpose for even existing. We must remember God’s goodness which has been shown throughout history, and paved the way for us to serve Him with our lives! Have you accepted, or rejected, Jesus as your Lord? http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000015391/LFL20170125.mp3586bed9b88afd.mp3 Wed, 25 Jan 2017 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer Do you believe today that you are well-equipped with everything you need to live a quality, successful life as a follower of Christ? Today Pastor Mark will teach listeners that God has not failed to empower His people, or show mercy when we were least deserving. Throughout history, the Lord has prepared an eternal home for us, and displayed His goodness, despite man’s unfaithfulness. However, God does expect to see a return on His investment. Can you with confidence say that you have taken the Lord’s gifts, and put them to practice in the best ways possible, that you might yield spiritual fruit? Do you believe today that you are well-equipped with everything you need to live a quality, successful life as a follower of Christ? Today Pastor Mark will teach listeners that God has not failed to empower His people, or show mercy when we were least deserving. Throughout history, the Lord has prepared an eternal home for us, and displayed His goodness, despite man’s unfaithfulness. However, God does expect to see a return on His investment. Can you with confidence say that you have taken the Lord’s gifts, and put them to practice in the best ways possible, that you might yield spiritual fruit? Do you believe today that you are well-equipped with everything you need to live a quality, successful life as a follower of Christ? Today Pastor Mark will teach listeners that God has not failed to empower His people, or show mercy when we were least deserving. Throughout history, the Lord has prepared an eternal home for us, and displayed His goodness, despite man’s unfaithfulness. However, God does expect to see a return on His investment. Can you with confidence say that you have taken the Lord’s gifts, and put them to practice in the best ways possible, that you might yield spiritual fruit? http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000015397/LFL20170124.mp3586bee623b7f8.mp3 Tue, 24 Jan 2017 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer Do you have a healthy respect for the Bible that is required to live a Godly life? There is no way to obey God in your life, without also submitting to the commands of His Word. Today Pastor Mark encourages listeners to be careful not to eliminate God’s Word from its rightful place in their lives. The Bible holds the Truths of life, including how you might obtain Salvation. Spending time with the Lord in meditation and prayer is a wonderful thing, but don’t discount your spirit’s need for the Word in your life. How can you hold a greater reverence for His Word today? Do you have a healthy respect for the Bible that is required to live a Godly life? There is no way to obey God in your life, without also submitting to the commands of His Word. Today Pastor Mark encourages listeners to be careful not to eliminate God’s Word from its rightful place in their lives. The Bible holds the Truths of life, including how you might obtain Salvation. Spending time with the Lord in meditation and prayer is a wonderful thing, but don’t discount your spirit’s need for the Word in your life. How can you hold a greater reverence for His Word today? Do you have a healthy respect for the Bible that is required to live a Godly life? There is no way to obey God in your life, without also submitting to the commands of His Word. Today Pastor Mark encourages listeners to be careful not to eliminate God’s Word from its rightful place in their lives. The Bible holds the Truths of life, including how you might obtain Salvation. Spending time with the Lord in meditation and prayer is a wonderful thing, but don’t discount your spirit’s need for the Word in your life. How can you hold a greater reverence for His Word today? http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000015398/LFL20170123.mp3586beef9a9526.mp3 Mon, 23 Jan 2017 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer What is the greatest mistake you could ever make? Many would say turning down a great job opportunity, or ending a relationship prematurely, but could your decision about God be the make-it or break-it moment in your life? Today Pastor Mark will use the example of the Pharisees to challenge listeners to be very careful that their evaluation of God is the right one. You could be spot on with every financial or relational choice you make in this world, but if you are wrong on God, nothing else matters. Have you allowed pride to influence a desire for God in your life today? What is the greatest mistake you could ever make? Many would say turning down a great job opportunity, or ending a relationship prematurely, but could your decision about God be the make-it or break-it moment in your life? Today Pastor Mark will use the example of the Pharisees to challenge listeners to be very careful that their evaluation of God is the right one. You could be spot on with every financial or relational choice you make in this world, but if you are wrong on God, nothing else matters. Have you allowed pride to influence a desire for God in your life today? What is the greatest mistake you could ever make? Many would say turning down a great job opportunity, or ending a relationship prematurely, but could your decision about God be the make-it or break-it moment in your life? Today Pastor Mark will use the example of the Pharisees to challenge listeners to be very careful that their evaluation of God is the right one. You could be spot on with every financial or relational choice you make in this world, but if you are wrong on God, nothing else matters. Have you allowed pride to influence a desire for God in your life today? http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000015352/LFL20170120.mp3586aa00d72eaa.mp3 Fri, 20 Jan 2017 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer It’s not hard to find a wealth of self-help, get rich quick, and happiness 101 resources, but could all of these just be making things more difficult? Today Pastor Mark will break down the simplicity of the Christian life, and how it affects every other area of your life! The Bible, God’s Holy Word, is really the only written resource we need, and should be the backbone of our quest for a successful life on earth. Have you been tricked by the deceitful ploys of this world, telling you there are many roads that lead to happiness? Trust in God’s Word which says Jesus is the only way! It’s not hard to find a wealth of self-help, get rich quick, and happiness 101 resources, but could all of these just be making things more difficult? Today Pastor Mark will break down the simplicity of the Christian life, and how it affects every other area of your life! The Bible, God’s Holy Word, is really the only written resource we need, and should be the backbone of our quest for a successful life on earth. Have you been tricked by the deceitful ploys of this world, telling you there are many roads that lead to happiness? Trust in God’s Word which says Jesus is the only way! It’s not hard to find a wealth of self-help, get rich quick, and happiness 101 resources, but could all of these just be making things more difficult? Today Pastor Mark will break down the simplicity of the Christian life, and how it affects every other area of your life! The Bible, God’s Holy Word, is really the only written resource we need, and should be the backbone of our quest for a successful life on earth. Have you been tricked by the deceitful ploys of this world, telling you there are many roads that lead to happiness? Trust in God’s Word which says Jesus is the only way! http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000015353/LFL20170119.mp3586aa07299da6.mp3 Thu, 19 Jan 2017 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer What is the source of your faith today? Scripture teaches that true faith is only developed from time spent in the Word of God. Today Pastor Mark will teach listeners the importance of being in God’s Word, and allowing it to strengthen and supply your faith. Sometimes it can be easy for your faith to swing back and forth based on emotions, or situations in life. If you allow the Bible to be the backbone of your faith, then it will be grounded in Truth that never waivers! Ask yourself today, where does my faith come from? If it is not centered on God’s Word, then make a change to soak yourself in It! What is the source of your faith today? Scripture teaches that true faith is only developed from time spent in the Word of God. Today Pastor Mark will teach listeners the importance of being in God’s Word, and allowing it to strengthen and supply your faith. Sometimes it can be easy for your faith to swing back and forth based on emotions, or situations in life. If you allow the Bible to be the backbone of your faith, then it will be grounded in Truth that never waivers! Ask yourself today, where does my faith come from? If it is not centered on God’s Word, then make a change to soak yourself in It! What is the source of your faith today? Scripture teaches that true faith is only developed from time spent in the Word of God. Today Pastor Mark will teach listeners the importance of being in God’s Word, and allowing it to strengthen and supply your faith. Sometimes it can be easy for your faith to swing back and forth based on emotions, or situations in life. If you allow the Bible to be the backbone of your faith, then it will be grounded in Truth that never waivers! Ask yourself today, where does my faith come from? If it is not centered on God’s Word, then make a change to soak yourself in It! http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000015354/LFL20170118.mp3586aa0cf1f4cd.mp3 Wed, 18 Jan 2017 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer What does the phrase active faith mean, and how does it compare to the faith spoken of in the Bible? Today Pastor Mark will teach listeners that faith in Christ does not begin and end at the point you accept Him as your Savior. Many think of faith as simply believing in what Christ did, and the actions which follow, are just good deeds you happen to do to please Him. Scripture teaches on a faith which is active, always at work in your life. After you place your initial faith in Jesus, that faith should continue to propel you to serve Him on a daily basis! Can you say you’re practicing active faith today? What does the phrase active faith mean, and how does it compare to the faith spoken of in the Bible? Today Pastor Mark will teach listeners that faith in Christ does not begin and end at the point you accept Him as your Savior. Many think of faith as simply believing in what Christ did, and the actions which follow, are just good deeds you happen to do to please Him. Scripture teaches on a faith which is active, always at work in your life. After you place your initial faith in Jesus, that faith should continue to propel you to serve Him on a daily basis! Can you say you’re practicing active faith today? What does the phrase active faith mean, and how does it compare to the faith spoken of in the Bible? Today Pastor Mark will teach listeners that faith in Christ does not begin and end at the point you accept Him as your Savior. Many think of faith as simply believing in what Christ did, and the actions which follow, are just good deeds you happen to do to please Him. Scripture teaches on a faith which is active, always at work in your life. After you place your initial faith in Jesus, that faith should continue to propel you to serve Him on a daily basis! Can you say you’re practicing active faith today? http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000015355/LFL20170117.mp3586aa1319bd9a.mp3 Tue, 17 Jan 2017 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer How genuine is the faith you proclaim to have? Today Pastor Mark will really challenge listeners to get real about their walk with Christ. In our world today, there is so much we can’t trust. So many phony advertisements and ploys to take advantage of you. If we as Christians, start lacking in our genuine faith, how are we different than the world? The last thing we want to do is create a lack of credibility or trust amongst those outside the faith! What steps can you take in your life today, to ensure that your witness for Christ is pure, and your faith is strong? How genuine is the faith you proclaim to have? Today Pastor Mark will really challenge listeners to get real about their walk with Christ. In our world today, there is so much we can’t trust. So many phony advertisements and ploys to take advantage of you. If we as Christians, start lacking in our genuine faith, how are we different than the world? The last thing we want to do is create a lack of credibility or trust amongst those outside the faith! What steps can you take in your life today, to ensure that your witness for Christ is pure, and your faith is strong? How genuine is the faith you proclaim to have? Today Pastor Mark will really challenge listeners to get real about their walk with Christ. In our world today, there is so much we can’t trust. So many phony advertisements and ploys to take advantage of you. If we as Christians, start lacking in our genuine faith, how are we different than the world? The last thing we want to do is create a lack of credibility or trust amongst those outside the faith! What steps can you take in your life today, to ensure that your witness for Christ is pure, and your faith is strong? http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000015356/LFL20170116.mp3586aa19b18bc1.mp3 Mon, 16 Jan 2017 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer Have you truly considered the responsibility you acquire, as a parent, when you bring a child into this world? God is essentially entrusting His workmanship into your hands! Today Pastor Mark will challenge listeners to value children the same way God does. During Jesus’ time on earth, He spoke highly of children, and spent much time with them. How is your household a good foundation for your child’s spiritual growth? In Scripture, Jesus said that if anyone wants to follow Him, they must first become like a child. Do not see yourself as greater than children, but be an example of Christ for them! Have you truly considered the responsibility you acquire, as a parent, when you bring a child into this world? God is essentially entrusting His workmanship into your hands! Today Pastor Mark will challenge listeners to value children the same way God does. During Jesus’ time on earth, He spoke highly of children, and spent much time with them. How is your household a good foundation for your child’s spiritual growth? In Scripture, Jesus said that if anyone wants to follow Him, they must first become like a child. Do not see yourself as greater than children, but be an example of Christ for them! Have you truly considered the responsibility you acquire, as a parent, when you bring a child into this world? God is essentially entrusting His workmanship into your hands! Today Pastor Mark will challenge listeners to value children the same way God does. During Jesus’ time on earth, He spoke highly of children, and spent much time with them. How is your household a good foundation for your child’s spiritual growth? In Scripture, Jesus said that if anyone wants to follow Him, they must first become like a child. Do not see yourself as greater than children, but be an example of Christ for them! http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000015146/LFL20170113.mp35862b5289af47.mp3 Fri, 13 Jan 2017 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer When you meet as a group of believers in a church fellowship, under the name of God, what expectations does He have? Today Pastor Mark will teach listeners of the time Jesus was infuriated at what the temple of God had turned into. Any group that puts the Lord’s name over what they do, or who they are, better be ready and willing to meet His expectations for a place of worship. God does not take worship lightly at all. It is not meant to be a social club, or a business. He desires for it to be a central part in the spreading of the Gospel! How are you contributing to the Lord’s will for your church today? When you meet as a group of believers in a church fellowship, under the name of God, what expectations does He have? Today Pastor Mark will teach listeners of the time Jesus was infuriated at what the temple of God had turned into. Any group that puts the Lord’s name over what they do, or who they are, better be ready and willing to meet His expectations for a place of worship. God does not take worship lightly at all. It is not meant to be a social club, or a business. He desires for it to be a central part in the spreading of the Gospel! How are you contributing to the Lord’s will for your church today? When you meet as a group of believers in a church fellowship, under the name of God, what expectations does He have? Today Pastor Mark will teach listeners of the time Jesus was infuriated at what the temple of God had turned into. Any group that puts the Lord’s name over what they do, or who they are, better be ready and willing to meet His expectations for a place of worship. God does not take worship lightly at all. It is not meant to be a social club, or a business. He desires for it to be a central part in the spreading of the Gospel! How are you contributing to the Lord’s will for your church today? http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000015147/LFL20170112.mp35862b59437815.mp3 Thu, 12 Jan 2017 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer If God asked you today, “What do you want me to do for you?,” what would your answer be? There is so much more available to you than what meets the eye. Do you believe that God desires to bless you? Today Pastor Mark will challenge listeners to consider what they ask of the Lord. Jesus has the ability to open your eyes to the Spiritual needs in your life, and see others through His heart. Yet so often, we only see our physical and material needs at hand. God wants to stretch your faith beyond the patterns and customs of this world. But are you willing to let Him today? If God asked you today, “What do you want me to do for you?,” what would your answer be? There is so much more available to you than what meets the eye. Do you believe that God desires to bless you? Today Pastor Mark will challenge listeners to consider what they ask of the Lord. Jesus has the ability to open your eyes to the Spiritual needs in your life, and see others through His heart. Yet so often, we only see our physical and material needs at hand. God wants to stretch your faith beyond the patterns and customs of this world. But are you willing to let Him today? If God asked you today, “What do you want me to do for you?,” what would your answer be? There is so much more available to you than what meets the eye. Do you believe that God desires to bless you? Today Pastor Mark will challenge listeners to consider what they ask of the Lord. Jesus has the ability to open your eyes to the Spiritual needs in your life, and see others through His heart. Yet so often, we only see our physical and material needs at hand. God wants to stretch your faith beyond the patterns and customs of this world. But are you willing to let Him today? http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000015148/LFL20170111.mp35862b5ea9965a.mp3 Wed, 11 Jan 2017 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer It can be so easy to see the world we live in and view it as the only life we will ever know. Often we are blinded by our circumstances, or what the world says is important. Today Pastor Mark encourages listeners to open their minds to eternal realities of life. This life on earth is merely temporary. There are everyday battles taking places in the spiritual realm, fighting for souls! While the Lord expects us to make the most of our time on earth, He does not want us to lose sight of the light at the end of the tunnel. What do you view as your final destination in life today? Scripture states that eternity awaits! It can be so easy to see the world we live in and view it as the only life we will ever know. Often we are blinded by our circumstances, or what the world says is important. Today Pastor Mark encourages listeners to open their minds to eternal realities of life. This life on earth is merely temporary. There are everyday battles taking places in the spiritual realm, fighting for souls! While the Lord expects us to make the most of our time on earth, He does not want us to lose sight of the light at the end of the tunnel. What do you view as your final destination in life today? Scripture states that eternity awaits! It can be so easy to see the world we live in and view it as the only life we will ever know. Often we are blinded by our circumstances, or what the world says is important. Today Pastor Mark encourages listeners to open their minds to eternal realities of life. This life on earth is merely temporary. There are everyday battles taking places in the spiritual realm, fighting for souls! While the Lord expects us to make the most of our time on earth, He does not want us to lose sight of the light at the end of the tunnel. What do you view as your final destination in life today? Scripture states that eternity awaits! http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000015149/LFL20170110.mp35862b645ecfb6.mp3 Tue, 10 Jan 2017 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer We know that unity is important in a home, workplace, or athletic team, but how crucial is it to the church body? The church should operate like a family, and Satan loves nothing more than breaking up families. Today Pastor Mark encourages listeners to redirect their ambitions away from themselves. As believers, if we are not prioritizing the needs of others before our own, we are only going to breed disunity. Think of how powerful a unified church could be in our world today! How might you contribute to this selfless endeavor? We know that unity is important in a home, workplace, or athletic team, but how crucial is it to the church body? The church should operate like a family, and Satan loves nothing more than breaking up families. Today Pastor Mark encourages listeners to redirect their ambitions away from themselves. As believers, if we are not prioritizing the needs of others before our own, we are only going to breed disunity. Think of how powerful a unified church could be in our world today! How might you contribute to this selfless endeavor? We know that unity is important in a home, workplace, or athletic team, but how crucial is it to the church body? The church should operate like a family, and Satan loves nothing more than breaking up families. Today Pastor Mark encourages listeners to redirect their ambitions away from themselves. As believers, if we are not prioritizing the needs of others before our own, we are only going to breed disunity. Think of how powerful a unified church could be in our world today! How might you contribute to this selfless endeavor? http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000015150/LFL20170109.mp35862b6fdcaa69.mp3 Mon, 09 Jan 2017 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer There should be only one thing that fuels your passion for living, and that is to please God the Father. Today Pastor Mark speaks on the danger of selfish ambition. If you only look out for yourself, you are going to hurt those close to you, and break down relationships. Jesus’ example on earth was one centered around servanthood and sacrifice. What is behind your ambitions today? Do you seek to serve God and others before yourself? The Lord desires for us to follow after Him, knowing that doing so will conform our passions to His. There should be only one thing that fuels your passion for living, and that is to please God the Father. Today Pastor Mark speaks on the danger of selfish ambition. If you only look out for yourself, you are going to hurt those close to you, and break down relationships. Jesus’ example on earth was one centered around servanthood and sacrifice. What is behind your ambitions today? Do you seek to serve God and others before yourself? The Lord desires for us to follow after Him, knowing that doing so will conform our passions to His. There should be only one thing that fuels your passion for living, and that is to please God the Father. Today Pastor Mark speaks on the danger of selfish ambition. If you only look out for yourself, you are going to hurt those close to you, and break down relationships. Jesus’ example on earth was one centered around servanthood and sacrifice. What is behind your ambitions today? Do you seek to serve God and others before yourself? The Lord desires for us to follow after Him, knowing that doing so will conform our passions to His. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000015196/LFL20170106.mp35864043cb35e8.mp3 Fri, 06 Jan 2017 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer You don’t have to train a baby to say “no.” Likewise, you don’t have to train your flesh to serve itself. It has done that naturally since the fall of Adam and Eve in the garden! Today Pastor Mark will teach on the discipline required for man to pursue the things of the Spirit. It is a daily battle to die to selfish ambition, and redirect towards the Lord’s will. How can you readjust your sights onto God today? He calls for our passions and desires to model that of Christ. Seeking to serve God and others should be the primary things that fuel who we are! You don’t have to train a baby to say “no.” Likewise, you don’t have to train your flesh to serve itself. It has done that naturally since the fall of Adam and Eve in the garden! Today Pastor Mark will teach on the discipline required for man to pursue the things of the Spirit. It is a daily battle to die to selfish ambition, and redirect towards the Lord’s will. How can you readjust your sights onto God today? He calls for our passions and desires to model that of Christ. Seeking to serve God and others should be the primary things that fuel who we are! You don’t have to train a baby to say “no.” Likewise, you don’t have to train your flesh to serve itself. It has done that naturally since the fall of Adam and Eve in the garden! Today Pastor Mark will teach on the discipline required for man to pursue the things of the Spirit. It is a daily battle to die to selfish ambition, and redirect towards the Lord’s will. How can you readjust your sights onto God today? He calls for our passions and desires to model that of Christ. Seeking to serve God and others should be the primary things that fuel who we are! http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000015197/LFL20170105.mp3586404a7b9b32.mp3 Thu, 05 Jan 2017 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer If God has said no to you before, it is for a reason. The Lord doesn’t just flip a coin when answering your prayers, He uses His unmatched wisdom to determine what is best for you. Today Pastor Mark encourages listeners to trust God’s Hand in their life, however it may turn. We are generally never short on requests or even suggestions for God. He understands our tendency to walk by sight, and not by faith, but He calls us to so much more! You can believe today with 100% confidence that anything God says “no” to, it is because you don’t need it. If God has said no to you before, it is for a reason. The Lord doesn’t just flip a coin when answering your prayers, He uses His unmatched wisdom to determine what is best for you. Today Pastor Mark encourages listeners to trust God’s Hand in their life, however it may turn. We are generally never short on requests or even suggestions for God. He understands our tendency to walk by sight, and not by faith, but He calls us to so much more! You can believe today with 100% confidence that anything God says “no” to, it is because you don’t need it. If God has said no to you before, it is for a reason. The Lord doesn’t just flip a coin when answering your prayers, He uses His unmatched wisdom to determine what is best for you. Today Pastor Mark encourages listeners to trust God’s Hand in their life, however it may turn. We are generally never short on requests or even suggestions for God. He understands our tendency to walk by sight, and not by faith, but He calls us to so much more! You can believe today with 100% confidence that anything God says “no” to, it is because you don’t need it. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000015198/LFL20170104.mp35864050bcb3fb.mp3 Wed, 04 Jan 2017 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer Even though God has bailed us out so many times, it is still easy for us to act as if we know better than Him. Today Pastor Mark will speak on the faithfulness of God, and challenge listeners to trust in Him, regardless of the stakes. Our Lord wants the best for us. Despite how situations look sometimes, He will always have your back. Are you struggling to place your faith in Him today? Has the deceitfulness of Satan and this world changed your view of God? Remember to always reference the Holy Bible for truth in everything. Even though God has bailed us out so many times, it is still easy for us to act as if we know better than Him. Today Pastor Mark will speak on the faithfulness of God, and challenge listeners to trust in Him, regardless of the stakes. Our Lord wants the best for us. Despite how situations look sometimes, He will always have your back. Are you struggling to place your faith in Him today? Has the deceitfulness of Satan and this world changed your view of God? Remember to always reference the Holy Bible for truth in everything. Even though God has bailed us out so many times, it is still easy for us to act as if we know better than Him. Today Pastor Mark will speak on the faithfulness of God, and challenge listeners to trust in Him, regardless of the stakes. Our Lord wants the best for us. Despite how situations look sometimes, He will always have your back. Are you struggling to place your faith in Him today? Has the deceitfulness of Satan and this world changed your view of God? Remember to always reference the Holy Bible for truth in everything. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000015199/LFL20170103.mp3586438685d3db.mp3 Tue, 03 Jan 2017 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer Do you believe that God is just, generous, and faithful in all that He does? Scripture states that the Lord is right in all that He does. Today Pastor Mark will study the Parable of the workers in the vineyard to compare how we often can judge God. We get ourselves into a very dangerous place as Christians when we start to tell God what is right and wrong. We must be careful to always trust that His ways are higher than our ways, and His thoughts are higher than our thoughts. Believe today that God has your best interest at heart! Do you believe that God is just, generous, and faithful in all that He does? Scripture states that the Lord is right in all that He does. Today Pastor Mark will study the Parable of the workers in the vineyard to compare how we often can judge God. We get ourselves into a very dangerous place as Christians when we start to tell God what is right and wrong. We must be careful to always trust that His ways are higher than our ways, and His thoughts are higher than our thoughts. Believe today that God has your best interest at heart! Do you believe that God is just, generous, and faithful in all that He does? Scripture states that the Lord is right in all that He does. Today Pastor Mark will study the Parable of the workers in the vineyard to compare how we often can judge God. We get ourselves into a very dangerous place as Christians when we start to tell God what is right and wrong. We must be careful to always trust that His ways are higher than our ways, and His thoughts are higher than our thoughts. Believe today that God has your best interest at heart! http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000015201/LFL20170102.mp3586438ef0d41e.mp3 Mon, 02 Jan 2017 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer Is it worth it? Is enjoying the luxuries and pleasures of this world worth sacrificing eternal life? Not that everything in this world is bad, but Scripture states that godliness with contentment is great gain. Today Pastor Mark will encourage listeners that they can find joy and satisfaction, even on earth, through Christ. Don’t be deceived that Jesus wants you to live in misery until Heaven. He will continually bless those who choose to forsake this world and follow Him! Can you testify to the rewards He provides on earth, as in Heaven? Is it worth it? Is enjoying the luxuries and pleasures of this world worth sacrificing eternal life? Not that everything in this world is bad, but Scripture states that godliness with contentment is great gain. Today Pastor Mark will encourage listeners that they can find joy and satisfaction, even on earth, through Christ. Don’t be deceived that Jesus wants you to live in misery until Heaven. He will continually bless those who choose to forsake this world and follow Him! Can you testify to the rewards He provides on earth, as in Heaven? Is it worth it? Is enjoying the luxuries and pleasures of this world worth sacrificing eternal life? Not that everything in this world is bad, but Scripture states that godliness with contentment is great gain. Today Pastor Mark will encourage listeners that they can find joy and satisfaction, even on earth, through Christ. Don’t be deceived that Jesus wants you to live in misery until Heaven. He will continually bless those who choose to forsake this world and follow Him! Can you testify to the rewards He provides on earth, as in Heaven? http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000014934/LFL20161230.mp3585acbd535c8b.mp3 Fri, 30 Dec 2016 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer It will be very difficult for a rich man to enter the kingdom of Heaven. These words from Jesus Himself directly contradict what the world tells us. Today Pastor Mark warns listeners against overvaluing material possessions in their life. Having earthly wealth can be dangerous because of the false sense of security and power it gives us. One that is completely devoted to Christ does not rely on worldly status to get them what they want. Do you have the proper view of money in your life today, or has it become a Spiritual distraction? It will be very difficult for a rich man to enter the kingdom of Heaven. These words from Jesus Himself directly contradict what the world tells us. Today Pastor Mark warns listeners against overvaluing material possessions in their life. Having earthly wealth can be dangerous because of the false sense of security and power it gives us. One that is completely devoted to Christ does not rely on worldly status to get them what they want. Do you have the proper view of money in your life today, or has it become a Spiritual distraction? It will be very difficult for a rich man to enter the kingdom of Heaven. These words from Jesus Himself directly contradict what the world tells us. Today Pastor Mark warns listeners against overvaluing material possessions in their life. Having earthly wealth can be dangerous because of the false sense of security and power it gives us. One that is completely devoted to Christ does not rely on worldly status to get them what they want. Do you have the proper view of money in your life today, or has it become a Spiritual distraction? http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000014935/LFL20161229.mp3585acc3da3c90.mp3 Thu, 29 Dec 2016 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer What is sitting on the throne of your life? Is it fame, fortune, or anything other than Jesus? Today Pastor Mark will look at the story of the rich young ruler. His problem was not that he had wealth, it is that his wealth had him. Jesus also sets an example for us in this story as he refrains from shedding condemnation on this man. We must be able to share the truth of the Gospel with people, without a spirit of condemnation. Is the Lord at the center of all you do today? Do you willingly allow Him free reign over every area of your life? What is sitting on the throne of your life? Is it fame, fortune, or anything other than Jesus? Today Pastor Mark will look at the story of the rich young ruler. His problem was not that he had wealth, it is that his wealth had him. Jesus also sets an example for us in this story as he refrains from shedding condemnation on this man. We must be able to share the truth of the Gospel with people, without a spirit of condemnation. Is the Lord at the center of all you do today? Do you willingly allow Him free reign over every area of your life? What is sitting on the throne of your life? Is it fame, fortune, or anything other than Jesus? Today Pastor Mark will look at the story of the rich young ruler. His problem was not that he had wealth, it is that his wealth had him. Jesus also sets an example for us in this story as he refrains from shedding condemnation on this man. We must be able to share the truth of the Gospel with people, without a spirit of condemnation. Is the Lord at the center of all you do today? Do you willingly allow Him free reign over every area of your life? http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000014936/LFL20161228.mp3585acc9869e29.mp3 Wed, 28 Dec 2016 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer The human mindset is often, what do I have to do to get what I want? Nobody wants to go to hell, and some people believe they can avoid it by earthly accomplishments. Today Pastor Mark Balmer will teach listeners that there is only one way to Salvation, and it is not by works. Scripture states that everyone has a need for a Savior, man cannot save himself. As we begin to recognize this, we begin to see God with a much greater view than ever before. If you have been trying to right your wrongs on your own, turn to the One who can, and wants to! The human mindset is often, what do I have to do to get what I want? Nobody wants to go to hell, and some people believe they can avoid it by earthly accomplishments. Today Pastor Mark Balmer will teach listeners that there is only one way to Salvation, and it is not by works. Scripture states that everyone has a need for a Savior, man cannot save himself. As we begin to recognize this, we begin to see God with a much greater view than ever before. If you have been trying to right your wrongs on your own, turn to the One who can, and wants to! The human mindset is often, what do I have to do to get what I want? Nobody wants to go to hell, and some people believe they can avoid it by earthly accomplishments. Today Pastor Mark Balmer will teach listeners that there is only one way to Salvation, and it is not by works. Scripture states that everyone has a need for a Savior, man cannot save himself. As we begin to recognize this, we begin to see God with a much greater view than ever before. If you have been trying to right your wrongs on your own, turn to the One who can, and wants to! http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000014937/LFL20161227.mp3585accfe4e46c.mp3 Tue, 27 Dec 2016 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer It’s not uncommon to feel like God just has it out for you sometimes, and that divorce seems like it would be the easy way out. But don’t ignore His promises! Scripture is clear on God’s design and intentions for marriage, so why would He set you up to fail? Today Pastor Mark encourages listeners to remain steadfast in their fight towards marital intimacy. The Lord knows it is a battle, and He expects you to walk with Him through it every step of the way. Don’t be deceived by the lies of this world, God cares for your marriage! It’s not uncommon to feel like God just has it out for you sometimes, and that divorce seems like it would be the easy way out. But don’t ignore His promises! Scripture is clear on God’s design and intentions for marriage, so why would He set you up to fail? Today Pastor Mark encourages listeners to remain steadfast in their fight towards marital intimacy. The Lord knows it is a battle, and He expects you to walk with Him through it every step of the way. Don’t be deceived by the lies of this world, God cares for your marriage! It’s not uncommon to feel like God just has it out for you sometimes, and that divorce seems like it would be the easy way out. But don’t ignore His promises! Scripture is clear on God’s design and intentions for marriage, so why would He set you up to fail? Today Pastor Mark encourages listeners to remain steadfast in their fight towards marital intimacy. The Lord knows it is a battle, and He expects you to walk with Him through it every step of the way. Don’t be deceived by the lies of this world, God cares for your marriage! http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000014938/LFL20161226.mp3585acd915e490.mp3 Mon, 26 Dec 2016 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer Without a personal relationship with God, life is meaningless and empty. Following Jesus brings real life to the MAX. Today Pastor Mark taught listeners what a life to the max looks like. Examples included peace of mind, relepase from guilt, hope for today, comfort in life’s trials, and true joy! When you look at your life today, do you have a purpose? Do you have a personal relationship with God that brings fulfillment and meaning? Without a personal relationship with God, life is meaningless and empty. Following Jesus brings real life to the MAX. Today Pastor Mark taught listeners what a life to the max looks like. Examples included peace of mind, relepase from guilt, hope for today, comfort in life’s trials, and true joy! When you look at your life today, do you have a purpose? Do you have a personal relationship with God that brings fulfillment and meaning? Without a personal relationship with God, life is meaningless and empty. Following Jesus brings real life to the MAX. Today Pastor Mark taught listeners what a life to the max looks like. Examples included peace of mind, relepase from guilt, hope for today, comfort in life’s trials, and true joy! When you look at your life today, do you have a purpose? Do you have a personal relationship with God that brings fulfillment and meaning? http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000014757/LFL20161223.mp358519f880eadc.mp3 Fri, 23 Dec 2016 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer God’s goal is that every person would be walking in the light, following Jesus. Jesus stated His purpose for entering the world was to rescue people from darkness. Today Pastor Mark taught us that there are only two paths you can take. One is following God, and therefore walking in the light, gaining Spiritual insight. The other is following yourself, and therefore walking in darkness, being blinded Spiritually by the lies of the devil. God’s goal is that every person would be walking in the light, following Jesus. Jesus stated His purpose for entering the world was to rescue people from darkness. Today Pastor Mark taught us that there are only two paths you can take. One is following God, and therefore walking in the light, gaining Spiritual insight. The other is following yourself, and therefore walking in darkness, being blinded Spiritually by the lies of the devil. God’s goal is that every person would be walking in the light, following Jesus. Jesus stated His purpose for entering the world was to rescue people from darkness. Today Pastor Mark taught us that there are only two paths you can take. One is following God, and therefore walking in the light, gaining Spiritual insight. The other is following yourself, and therefore walking in darkness, being blinded Spiritually by the lies of the devil. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000014759/LFL20161222.mp35851a030e70df.mp3 Thu, 22 Dec 2016 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer Ignore the attempts of this world which tell you there are multiple ways to Heaven, multiple sources of happiness, and that it is all relative to you. Today Pastor Mark will teach, according to God’s Word, that there is only one way which we might be saved, Jesus. Jesus came and fulfilled everything required of Him in order to deliver you and I from eternity separated from God. He was fully God and fully man, lived a perfect sinless life, and sacrificed Himself for us that we might have eternal life. Do you believe these truths today? Ignore the attempts of this world which tell you there are multiple ways to Heaven, multiple sources of happiness, and that it is all relative to you. Today Pastor Mark will teach, according to God’s Word, that there is only one way which we might be saved, Jesus. Jesus came and fulfilled everything required of Him in order to deliver you and I from eternity separated from God. He was fully God and fully man, lived a perfect sinless life, and sacrificed Himself for us that we might have eternal life. Do you believe these truths today? Ignore the attempts of this world which tell you there are multiple ways to Heaven, multiple sources of happiness, and that it is all relative to you. Today Pastor Mark will teach, according to God’s Word, that there is only one way which we might be saved, Jesus. Jesus came and fulfilled everything required of Him in order to deliver you and I from eternity separated from God. He was fully God and fully man, lived a perfect sinless life, and sacrificed Himself for us that we might have eternal life. Do you believe these truths today? http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000014760/LFL20161221.mp35851a0c000dc8.mp3 Wed, 21 Dec 2016 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer We must believe every truth in Scripture, especially as it relates to our Savior, Jesus! The world is constantly trying to adjust or dumb down the Word of God, so be strong in your faith! Today Pastor Mark will teach on Jesus, the spotless lamb that came to take away the sins of the world. He is the only one to live a sinless life as a human man. Why wouldn’t you put your trust in Him? His purpose for living was purely centered around pleasing God the Father and delivering you! From birth, Jesus never failed to be about His Father’s business. We must believe every truth in Scripture, especially as it relates to our Savior, Jesus! The world is constantly trying to adjust or dumb down the Word of God, so be strong in your faith! Today Pastor Mark will teach on Jesus, the spotless lamb that came to take away the sins of the world. He is the only one to live a sinless life as a human man. Why wouldn’t you put your trust in Him? His purpose for living was purely centered around pleasing God the Father and delivering you! From birth, Jesus never failed to be about His Father’s business. We must believe every truth in Scripture, especially as it relates to our Savior, Jesus! The world is constantly trying to adjust or dumb down the Word of God, so be strong in your faith! Today Pastor Mark will teach on Jesus, the spotless lamb that came to take away the sins of the world. He is the only one to live a sinless life as a human man. Why wouldn’t you put your trust in Him? His purpose for living was purely centered around pleasing God the Father and delivering you! From birth, Jesus never failed to be about His Father’s business. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000014761/LFL20161220.mp35851a1baaba94.mp3 Tue, 20 Dec 2016 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer Our world received a gift many years ago, and to this day, it has not lost an ounce of its effectiveness. God the Father sent His only son, Jesus, to be our deliverer, and the one way which mankind might be saved. Today Pastor Mark looks at the powerful message of Christ coming to earth. Do you believe that Jesus came to be the one and only means to eternal life? He was delivered to humanity with one purpose, to deliver mankind. Praise the One who loved us unconditionally, who humbled and gave Himself up for us! Our world received a gift many years ago, and to this day, it has not lost an ounce of its effectiveness. God the Father sent His only son, Jesus, to be our deliverer, and the one way which mankind might be saved. Today Pastor Mark looks at the powerful message of Christ coming to earth. Do you believe that Jesus came to be the one and only means to eternal life? He was delivered to humanity with one purpose, to deliver mankind. Praise the One who loved us unconditionally, who humbled and gave Himself up for us! Our world received a gift many years ago, and to this day, it has not lost an ounce of its effectiveness. God the Father sent His only son, Jesus, to be our deliverer, and the one way which mankind might be saved. Today Pastor Mark looks at the powerful message of Christ coming to earth. Do you believe that Jesus came to be the one and only means to eternal life? He was delivered to humanity with one purpose, to deliver mankind. Praise the One who loved us unconditionally, who humbled and gave Himself up for us! http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000014762/LFL20161219.mp35851a2c33c8ac.mp3 Mon, 19 Dec 2016 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer Satan wants you to feel defeated, he wants your life to feel hopeless, without meaning, and turned off to the promptings of the Spirit. Today Pastor Mark warns listeners against the lies of the enemy. He encourages believers to not quit fighting for their marriages. The devil has very strategically used the world to influence people into thinking that divorce is normal, when God says it shouldn’t be an option. Don’t give up on your marriage when times are tough, rather see it as an opportunity to practice faithfulness and watch God at work! Satan wants you to feel defeated, he wants your life to feel hopeless, without meaning, and turned off to the promptings of the Spirit. Today Pastor Mark warns listeners against the lies of the enemy. He encourages believers to not quit fighting for their marriages. The devil has very strategically used the world to influence people into thinking that divorce is normal, when God says it shouldn’t be an option. Don’t give up on your marriage when times are tough, rather see it as an opportunity to practice faithfulness and watch God at work! Satan wants you to feel defeated, he wants your life to feel hopeless, without meaning, and turned off to the promptings of the Spirit. Today Pastor Mark warns listeners against the lies of the enemy. He encourages believers to not quit fighting for their marriages. The devil has very strategically used the world to influence people into thinking that divorce is normal, when God says it shouldn’t be an option. Don’t give up on your marriage when times are tough, rather see it as an opportunity to practice faithfulness and watch God at work! http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000014629/LFL20161216.mp35848502f0a7fd.mp3 Fri, 16 Dec 2016 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer The world is always looking for ways to discredit Christianity and make it look less appealing. Today Pastor Mark encourages listeners to hold fast to the truths of Scripture, and fight off the evil schemes of the devil. Your marriage will always be under attack by Satan. He understands that God designed marital intimacy to be foundational in a believer’s life. As you pursue Spiritual maturity, both individually and with your spouse, do not grow weary or be deceived by the world. Scripture promises that a life fashioned after Christ is much sweeter! The world is always looking for ways to discredit Christianity and make it look less appealing. Today Pastor Mark encourages listeners to hold fast to the truths of Scripture, and fight off the evil schemes of the devil. Your marriage will always be under attack by Satan. He understands that God designed marital intimacy to be foundational in a believer’s life. As you pursue Spiritual maturity, both individually and with your spouse, do not grow weary or be deceived by the world. Scripture promises that a life fashioned after Christ is much sweeter! The world is always looking for ways to discredit Christianity and make it look less appealing. Today Pastor Mark encourages listeners to hold fast to the truths of Scripture, and fight off the evil schemes of the devil. Your marriage will always be under attack by Satan. He understands that God designed marital intimacy to be foundational in a believer’s life. As you pursue Spiritual maturity, both individually and with your spouse, do not grow weary or be deceived by the world. Scripture promises that a life fashioned after Christ is much sweeter! http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000014630/LFL20161215.mp35848507f084a2.mp3 Thu, 15 Dec 2016 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer Intimacy with your spouse, on every level, can have a direct affect on the Spiritual development of your children. Today as Pastor Mark wraps up his message on sexual intimacy, he challenges listeners to consider what kind of example they are setting for their children. As your kids see you love, respect, and enjoy your spouse, they will have a greater appreciation for you, and a greater understanding of Christ’s love for the church! How can you begin to love and serve your spouse better today, for the Spiritual advancement of your kids? Intimacy with your spouse, on every level, can have a direct affect on the Spiritual development of your children. Today as Pastor Mark wraps up his message on sexual intimacy, he challenges listeners to consider what kind of example they are setting for their children. As your kids see you love, respect, and enjoy your spouse, they will have a greater appreciation for you, and a greater understanding of Christ’s love for the church! How can you begin to love and serve your spouse better today, for the Spiritual advancement of your kids? Intimacy with your spouse, on every level, can have a direct affect on the Spiritual development of your children. Today as Pastor Mark wraps up his message on sexual intimacy, he challenges listeners to consider what kind of example they are setting for their children. As your kids see you love, respect, and enjoy your spouse, they will have a greater appreciation for you, and a greater understanding of Christ’s love for the church! How can you begin to love and serve your spouse better today, for the Spiritual advancement of your kids? http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000014632/LFL20161214.mp358485112cf524.mp3 Wed, 14 Dec 2016 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer Men, God created women for your enjoyment, but not without guidelines. Today Pastor Mark speaks on the Lord’s parameters for sexual intimacy. This is only to be experienced between a husband and wife. God does not want to keep good things from you, He just wants to protect you! Do you find joy in your spouse today? Your enjoyment should run much deeper than mere physical attraction. While God did create the sex drive in man, he wanted it to be a fruit of the Christ-centered friendship you already have with your spouse! Men, God created women for your enjoyment, but not without guidelines. Today Pastor Mark speaks on the Lord’s parameters for sexual intimacy. This is only to be experienced between a husband and wife. God does not want to keep good things from you, He just wants to protect you! Do you find joy in your spouse today? Your enjoyment should run much deeper than mere physical attraction. While God did create the sex drive in man, he wanted it to be a fruit of the Christ-centered friendship you already have with your spouse! Men, God created women for your enjoyment, but not without guidelines. Today Pastor Mark speaks on the Lord’s parameters for sexual intimacy. This is only to be experienced between a husband and wife. God does not want to keep good things from you, He just wants to protect you! Do you find joy in your spouse today? Your enjoyment should run much deeper than mere physical attraction. While God did create the sex drive in man, he wanted it to be a fruit of the Christ-centered friendship you already have with your spouse! http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000014635/LFL20161213.mp35848518b0017e.mp3 Tue, 13 Dec 2016 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer What were God’s original intentions for sexual intimacy, and what parameters has He set up for us to follow today? The Lord created sex to be a good thing, experienced only by a married couple. Today as Pastor Mark continues his study on marriage, he takes a closer look at intimacy between a husband and a wife. The world has completely corrupted God’s design for sex. In order for you to have sexual intimacy with your spouse, as the Lord intended, you must first find relational intimacy with them that goes deeper than physical attraction. What were God’s original intentions for sexual intimacy, and what parameters has He set up for us to follow today? The Lord created sex to be a good thing, experienced only by a married couple. Today as Pastor Mark continues his study on marriage, he takes a closer look at intimacy between a husband and a wife. The world has completely corrupted God’s design for sex. In order for you to have sexual intimacy with your spouse, as the Lord intended, you must first find relational intimacy with them that goes deeper than physical attraction. What were God’s original intentions for sexual intimacy, and what parameters has He set up for us to follow today? The Lord created sex to be a good thing, experienced only by a married couple. Today as Pastor Mark continues his study on marriage, he takes a closer look at intimacy between a husband and a wife. The world has completely corrupted God’s design for sex. In order for you to have sexual intimacy with your spouse, as the Lord intended, you must first find relational intimacy with them that goes deeper than physical attraction. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000014637/LFL201612121.mp35848522059320.mp3 Mon, 12 Dec 2016 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer A marriage in which God is absent, is a marriage destined for disaster. Today Pastor Mark will challenge listeners to radically change, if their marriages are far from joyful. The Lord specifically designed marriage for your benefit, so how can you judge a perfect God on His own creation? Your marriage should be full of goodness towards your spouse because you are representing Christ’s love to the church! If your marriage is struggling today, don’t waste another minute, run to the Creator, who is more than willing and able to provide! A marriage in which God is absent, is a marriage destined for disaster. Today Pastor Mark will challenge listeners to radically change, if their marriages are far from joyful. The Lord specifically designed marriage for your benefit, so how can you judge a perfect God on His own creation? Your marriage should be full of goodness towards your spouse because you are representing Christ’s love to the church! If your marriage is struggling today, don’t waste another minute, run to the Creator, who is more than willing and able to provide! A marriage in which God is absent, is a marriage destined for disaster. Today Pastor Mark will challenge listeners to radically change, if their marriages are far from joyful. The Lord specifically designed marriage for your benefit, so how can you judge a perfect God on His own creation? Your marriage should be full of goodness towards your spouse because you are representing Christ’s love to the church! If your marriage is struggling today, don’t waste another minute, run to the Creator, who is more than willing and able to provide! http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000014486/LFL20161209.mp3583f17a9bc4ef.mp3 Fri, 09 Dec 2016 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer Is there a difference between a contract and a covenant? Absolutely, says Pastor Mark. Today he will show listeners how each of these terms can be used to describe marriage. Maybe you view your marriage as a contract, but God views it as a lifelong covenant. The Lord’s expectations for marriage are far greater than what the world has shown. Society’s marriage says you make the terms of the contract, but God’s marriage says He will define the covenant. Do you need to properly adjust your view of what marriage is today? Is there a difference between a contract and a covenant? Absolutely, says Pastor Mark. Today he will show listeners how each of these terms can be used to describe marriage. Maybe you view your marriage as a contract, but God views it as a lifelong covenant. The Lord’s expectations for marriage are far greater than what the world has shown. Society’s marriage says you make the terms of the contract, but God’s marriage says He will define the covenant. Do you need to properly adjust your view of what marriage is today? Is there a difference between a contract and a covenant? Absolutely, says Pastor Mark. Today he will show listeners how each of these terms can be used to describe marriage. Maybe you view your marriage as a contract, but God views it as a lifelong covenant. The Lord’s expectations for marriage are far greater than what the world has shown. Society’s marriage says you make the terms of the contract, but God’s marriage says He will define the covenant. Do you need to properly adjust your view of what marriage is today? http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000014487/LFL20161208.mp3583f180aacc2c.mp3 Thu, 08 Dec 2016 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer Marriage in our world today has drifted far from what God intended. The Lord designed marriage to be a practical representation of His love for the church! Today Pastor Mark shows how our world, Christians included, has failed to represent Christ’s love appropriately in marriage. Marriage is much less about what you can receive from your spouse, and much more about what you can give to your spouse. Are you willing to accept and turn from your shortfalls as a husband or wife and see your marriage improve today? Marriage in our world today has drifted far from what God intended. The Lord designed marriage to be a practical representation of His love for the church! Today Pastor Mark shows how our world, Christians included, has failed to represent Christ’s love appropriately in marriage. Marriage is much less about what you can receive from your spouse, and much more about what you can give to your spouse. Are you willing to accept and turn from your shortfalls as a husband or wife and see your marriage improve today? Marriage in our world today has drifted far from what God intended. The Lord designed marriage to be a practical representation of His love for the church! Today Pastor Mark shows how our world, Christians included, has failed to represent Christ’s love appropriately in marriage. Marriage is much less about what you can receive from your spouse, and much more about what you can give to your spouse. Are you willing to accept and turn from your shortfalls as a husband or wife and see your marriage improve today? http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000014488/LFL20161207.mp3583f18bdb4949.mp3 Wed, 07 Dec 2016 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer Marriage is not for everyone. While God designed it to be a sweet gift for His people, He does not require it for all. If you do choose a spouse, however, there are some heavy responsibilities that follow. Today as Pastor Mark continues his message on marriage, he will teach listeners what God intended from the very beginning. It is common for you to be different than your spouse. God made us that way! But these differences should not cause division. Rather, we should practice what true love looks like everyday to our spouses! Marriage is not for everyone. While God designed it to be a sweet gift for His people, He does not require it for all. If you do choose a spouse, however, there are some heavy responsibilities that follow. Today as Pastor Mark continues his message on marriage, he will teach listeners what God intended from the very beginning. It is common for you to be different than your spouse. God made us that way! But these differences should not cause division. Rather, we should practice what true love looks like everyday to our spouses! Marriage is not for everyone. While God designed it to be a sweet gift for His people, He does not require it for all. If you do choose a spouse, however, there are some heavy responsibilities that follow. Today as Pastor Mark continues his message on marriage, he will teach listeners what God intended from the very beginning. It is common for you to be different than your spouse. God made us that way! But these differences should not cause division. Rather, we should practice what true love looks like everyday to our spouses! http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000014489/LFL20161206.mp3583f19830a67e.mp3 Tue, 06 Dec 2016 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer Is it true that a believer’s relationship with God affects every single area of their life? Today Pastor Mark challenges listeners that the source for every problem in life, is the status of their relationship with Christ. Maybe every area of your life seems to be falling apart these days. Could it be that this is an accurate representation of a neglected walk with the Lord? He desires daily fellowship with you, and promises to sustain you through every walk of life. Before you try and fix the problem itself, first see if your relationship with the Father needs fixed. Is it true that a believer’s relationship with God affects every single area of their life? Today Pastor Mark challenges listeners that the source for every problem in life, is the status of their relationship with Christ. Maybe every area of your life seems to be falling apart these days. Could it be that this is an accurate representation of a neglected walk with the Lord? He desires daily fellowship with you, and promises to sustain you through every walk of life. Before you try and fix the problem itself, first see if your relationship with the Father needs fixed. Is it true that a believer’s relationship with God affects every single area of their life? Today Pastor Mark challenges listeners that the source for every problem in life, is the status of their relationship with Christ. Maybe every area of your life seems to be falling apart these days. Could it be that this is an accurate representation of a neglected walk with the Lord? He desires daily fellowship with you, and promises to sustain you through every walk of life. Before you try and fix the problem itself, first see if your relationship with the Father needs fixed. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000014490/LFL20161205.mp3583f19da1a0d0.mp3 Mon, 05 Dec 2016 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer If someone came up to you and said, “I have the solution to all of life’s problems,” would your ears not perk up a bit? Today Pastor Mark will teach listeners that they already have this truth solution, the Bible! Some people spend months, and even years, researching self-help books when the true remedy to their pain can only be found in God’s Word. Often times as Christians, we too easily forget the mighty weapon we have at our disposal in the Bible. In Psalms, God’s Word is described as a “lamp unto my feet and a light unto my path.” If someone came up to you and said, “I have the solution to all of life’s problems,” would your ears not perk up a bit? Today Pastor Mark will teach listeners that they already have this truth solution, the Bible! Some people spend months, and even years, researching self-help books when the true remedy to their pain can only be found in God’s Word. Often times as Christians, we too easily forget the mighty weapon we have at our disposal in the Bible. In Psalms, God’s Word is described as a “lamp unto my feet and a light unto my path.” If someone came up to you and said, “I have the solution to all of life’s problems,” would your ears not perk up a bit? Today Pastor Mark will teach listeners that they already have this truth solution, the Bible! Some people spend months, and even years, researching self-help books when the true remedy to their pain can only be found in God’s Word. Often times as Christians, we too easily forget the mighty weapon we have at our disposal in the Bible. In Psalms, God’s Word is described as a “lamp unto my feet and a light unto my path.” http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000014369/LFL20161202.mp35835decb1c46a.mp3 Fri, 02 Dec 2016 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer What would you pay to be an expert in the practice of forgiving? The Lord values forgiveness in a believer’s life so much, that He actually requires it. Today Pastor Mark will conclude his teaching on the power of forgiveness. Life is full of people who will treat you wrong and unfairly. Many times you will feel snubbed by someone else. True satisfaction, however, does not come in getting back at these people, but through forgiveness. When you release someone of their debt, as Christ did for us on the cross, there is a sense of freedom that takes place! What would you pay to be an expert in the practice of forgiving? The Lord values forgiveness in a believer’s life so much, that He actually requires it. Today Pastor Mark will conclude his teaching on the power of forgiveness. Life is full of people who will treat you wrong and unfairly. Many times you will feel snubbed by someone else. True satisfaction, however, does not come in getting back at these people, but through forgiveness. When you release someone of their debt, as Christ did for us on the cross, there is a sense of freedom that takes place! What would you pay to be an expert in the practice of forgiving? The Lord values forgiveness in a believer’s life so much, that He actually requires it. Today Pastor Mark will conclude his teaching on the power of forgiveness. Life is full of people who will treat you wrong and unfairly. Many times you will feel snubbed by someone else. True satisfaction, however, does not come in getting back at these people, but through forgiveness. When you release someone of their debt, as Christ did for us on the cross, there is a sense of freedom that takes place! http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000014373/LFL20161201.mp35835dfacabddb.mp3 Thu, 01 Dec 2016 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer Holding on to grudges, not letting go of the past, refusing to forgive are all things that will tear you up inside. Today Pastor Mark compares the effect of forgiveness in your life to that of an antacid drug. When you choose to forgive someone, it can set you free from the hatred and bitterness that has built up. Just as the one who is receiving forgiveness finds peace and relief, so does the one who gives it. How can you clean yourself up, both Spiritually and emotionally, by repairing a broken relationship through forgiveness? Holding on to grudges, not letting go of the past, refusing to forgive are all things that will tear you up inside. Today Pastor Mark compares the effect of forgiveness in your life to that of an antacid drug. When you choose to forgive someone, it can set you free from the hatred and bitterness that has built up. Just as the one who is receiving forgiveness finds peace and relief, so does the one who gives it. How can you clean yourself up, both Spiritually and emotionally, by repairing a broken relationship through forgiveness? Holding on to grudges, not letting go of the past, refusing to forgive are all things that will tear you up inside. Today Pastor Mark compares the effect of forgiveness in your life to that of an antacid drug. When you choose to forgive someone, it can set you free from the hatred and bitterness that has built up. Just as the one who is receiving forgiveness finds peace and relief, so does the one who gives it. How can you clean yourself up, both Spiritually and emotionally, by repairing a broken relationship through forgiveness? http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000014374/LFL20161130.mp35835e099f4177.mp3 Wed, 30 Nov 2016 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer How serious is God about forgiveness? God is not just extending an invitation to participate, or giving a suggestion for Christian living. No, the Lord requires forgiveness out of His children. Today Pastor Mark will define forgiveness and teach on its importance. If you expect God to forgive you unconditionally, then why is it crazy to think He would expect the same out of you towards others? Examine your life today, and see if there are any broken relationships that could be easily fixed if you just chose to forgive those who wronged you. How serious is God about forgiveness? God is not just extending an invitation to participate, or giving a suggestion for Christian living. No, the Lord requires forgiveness out of His children. Today Pastor Mark will define forgiveness and teach on its importance. If you expect God to forgive you unconditionally, then why is it crazy to think He would expect the same out of you towards others? Examine your life today, and see if there are any broken relationships that could be easily fixed if you just chose to forgive those who wronged you. How serious is God about forgiveness? God is not just extending an invitation to participate, or giving a suggestion for Christian living. No, the Lord requires forgiveness out of His children. Today Pastor Mark will define forgiveness and teach on its importance. If you expect God to forgive you unconditionally, then why is it crazy to think He would expect the same out of you towards others? Examine your life today, and see if there are any broken relationships that could be easily fixed if you just chose to forgive those who wronged you. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000014375/LFL20161129.mp35835e0f391970.mp3 Tue, 29 Nov 2016 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer Can people around you see fruit of the Salvation moment in your life? Would Jesus be proud of the different path you have taken? Today as Pastor Mark continues his message on forgiveness, he speaks on the responsibility of the believer to show true repentance in their life. The Lord has wiped your sin debt clean, and all He asks is for you to repent, and place your trust in Him. Have you set a good example of a changed life in Christ? Your life’s proper representation of Jesus is often what can attract or detract people away from the faith! Can people around you see fruit of the Salvation moment in your life? Would Jesus be proud of the different path you have taken? Today as Pastor Mark continues his message on forgiveness, he speaks on the responsibility of the believer to show true repentance in their life. The Lord has wiped your sin debt clean, and all He asks is for you to repent, and place your trust in Him. Have you set a good example of a changed life in Christ? Your life’s proper representation of Jesus is often what can attract or detract people away from the faith! Can people around you see fruit of the Salvation moment in your life? Would Jesus be proud of the different path you have taken? Today as Pastor Mark continues his message on forgiveness, he speaks on the responsibility of the believer to show true repentance in their life. The Lord has wiped your sin debt clean, and all He asks is for you to repent, and place your trust in Him. Have you set a good example of a changed life in Christ? Your life’s proper representation of Jesus is often what can attract or detract people away from the faith! http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000014380/LFL20161128.mp35835e1b30683f.mp3 Mon, 28 Nov 2016 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer 1The greatest need that any man or woman has today is forgiveness. The 2forgiveness of our sin, through the blood of Jesus, is our only hope. God 3sent His only Son to this Earth to make a way for us to be restored unto 4Him. So if we repent and turn from our sinful ways, HE will forgive us. 5Pastor Mark tells us that God's forgiveness, His Salvation, frees us from 6our slavery to sin! No longer do we have to walk according to our flesh, 7but we can now walk according to HIS SPIRIT! We are new creations in 8Christ! And as these new creations, we are to show our love to the 9Father by walking according to His commandments...just as we will read in the book of First John. 1The greatest need that any man or woman has today is forgiveness. The 2forgiveness of our sin, through the blood of Jesus, is our only hope. God 3sent His only Son to this Earth to make a way for us to be restored unto 4Him. So if we repent and turn from our sinful ways, HE will forgive us. 5Pastor Mark tells us that God's forgiveness, His Salvation, frees us from 6our slavery to sin! No longer do we have to walk according to our flesh, 7but we can now walk according to HIS SPIRIT! We are new creations in 8Christ! And as these new creations, we are to show our love to the 9Father by walking according to His commandments...just as we will read in the book of First John. 1The greatest need that any man or woman has today is forgiveness. The 2forgiveness of our sin, through the blood of Jesus, is our only hope. God 3sent His only Son to this Earth to make a way for us to be restored unto 4Him. So if we repent and turn from our sinful ways, HE will forgive us. 5Pastor Mark tells us that God's forgiveness, His Salvation, frees us from 6our slavery to sin! No longer do we have to walk according to our flesh, 7but we can now walk according to HIS SPIRIT! We are new creations in 8Christ! And as these new creations, we are to show our love to the 9Father by walking according to His commandments...just as we will read in the book of First John. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000014233/LFL20161125.mp3582e008377e7f.mp3 Fri, 25 Nov 2016 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer 1Today we discuss forgiveness. The ability to forgive others AND also be 2forgiven. Pastor Mark reminds us that in order to walk with the Lord, we 3MUST be forgiven of our sins. More importantly, we must be willing to 4first repent...turn away from that sin and THEN accept the forgiveness 5offered through Jesus. We also must be willing to forgive others. You 6see, if we cannot forgive those around us, then how can we receive that 7same forgiveness from our Heavenly Father? So believer, realize that 8God has a righteous standard...one that we are all required to live by. 9When we sin, we need to cry out to Jesus with a heart of repentance and HE will forgive and restore us. 1Today we discuss forgiveness. The ability to forgive others AND also be 2forgiven. Pastor Mark reminds us that in order to walk with the Lord, we 3MUST be forgiven of our sins. More importantly, we must be willing to 4first repent...turn away from that sin and THEN accept the forgiveness 5offered through Jesus. We also must be willing to forgive others. You 6see, if we cannot forgive those around us, then how can we receive that 7same forgiveness from our Heavenly Father? So believer, realize that 8God has a righteous standard...one that we are all required to live by. 9When we sin, we need to cry out to Jesus with a heart of repentance and HE will forgive and restore us. 1Today we discuss forgiveness. The ability to forgive others AND also be 2forgiven. Pastor Mark reminds us that in order to walk with the Lord, we 3MUST be forgiven of our sins. More importantly, we must be willing to 4first repent...turn away from that sin and THEN accept the forgiveness 5offered through Jesus. We also must be willing to forgive others. You 6see, if we cannot forgive those around us, then how can we receive that 7same forgiveness from our Heavenly Father? So believer, realize that 8God has a righteous standard...one that we are all required to live by. 9When we sin, we need to cry out to Jesus with a heart of repentance and HE will forgive and restore us. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000014234/LFL20161124.mp3582e00d47cede.mp3 Thu, 24 Nov 2016 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer 1Today we are continuing to look at the steps established by God for 2dealing with unrepentant sin within the Body of Christ. First of all, we 3must realize JUST HOW SERIOUS sin is. You see, sin separates us from 4God. It also separates and causes division among those around you. 5Many people believe their sin...their choices are they own, but in fact, 6the decisions you make have an affect on EVERYONE around you. Thats 7why its SO important to deal with sin...in a Biblical manner. Pastor Mark 8reminds us that our goal is to bring repentance and restoration. It 9should be our desire that, in love, we present their sin...repentance takes place and then restoration is accomplished. 1Today we are continuing to look at the steps established by God for 2dealing with unrepentant sin within the Body of Christ. First of all, we 3must realize JUST HOW SERIOUS sin is. You see, sin separates us from 4God. It also separates and causes division among those around you. 5Many people believe their sin...their choices are they own, but in fact, 6the decisions you make have an affect on EVERYONE around you. Thats 7why its SO important to deal with sin...in a Biblical manner. Pastor Mark 8reminds us that our goal is to bring repentance and restoration. It 9should be our desire that, in love, we present their sin...repentance takes place and then restoration is accomplished. 1Today we are continuing to look at the steps established by God for 2dealing with unrepentant sin within the Body of Christ. First of all, we 3must realize JUST HOW SERIOUS sin is. You see, sin separates us from 4God. It also separates and causes division among those around you. 5Many people believe their sin...their choices are they own, but in fact, 6the decisions you make have an affect on EVERYONE around you. Thats 7why its SO important to deal with sin...in a Biblical manner. Pastor Mark 8reminds us that our goal is to bring repentance and restoration. It 9should be our desire that, in love, we present their sin...repentance takes place and then restoration is accomplished. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000014235/LFL20161123.mp3582e01507cdad.mp3 Wed, 23 Nov 2016 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer 1As believers, we all understand that sin separates us from God. So when 2we sin, we must be quick to repent and turn away from that sin. But 3what if that doesn't happen? What if you or a brother or sister in the 4Lord does NOT repent? Well today, Pastor Mark will explain to us the 5four steps dealing with the confrontation of sin - laid out for us in the 6book of Matthew. He spells out exactly how we are to deal with sin in the 7midst of the congregation. You may ask, why is it up to me to deal with 8this sin? You see, if unrepentant sin is not dealt with, it permeates...just 9like leaven. And if you're not careful, it can cause division. 1As believers, we all understand that sin separates us from God. So when 2we sin, we must be quick to repent and turn away from that sin. But 3what if that doesn't happen? What if you or a brother or sister in the 4Lord does NOT repent? Well today, Pastor Mark will explain to us the 5four steps dealing with the confrontation of sin - laid out for us in the 6book of Matthew. He spells out exactly how we are to deal with sin in the 7midst of the congregation. You may ask, why is it up to me to deal with 8this sin? You see, if unrepentant sin is not dealt with, it permeates...just 9like leaven. And if you're not careful, it can cause division. 1As believers, we all understand that sin separates us from God. So when 2we sin, we must be quick to repent and turn away from that sin. But 3what if that doesn't happen? What if you or a brother or sister in the 4Lord does NOT repent? Well today, Pastor Mark will explain to us the 5four steps dealing with the confrontation of sin - laid out for us in the 6book of Matthew. He spells out exactly how we are to deal with sin in the 7midst of the congregation. You may ask, why is it up to me to deal with 8this sin? You see, if unrepentant sin is not dealt with, it permeates...just 9like leaven. And if you're not careful, it can cause division. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000014236/LFL20161122.mp3582e01ae9725b.mp3 Tue, 22 Nov 2016 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer 1Our character defines who we are...its how we are known. What does 2your character say about you? Well if you're a believer, then your traits 3should be those of the Lord's: humility, self-discipline, compassion and 4so on. Pastor Mark lists these as character traits that a true Christian 5should possess. Obviously, these traits do not come naturally. Our 6flesh cannot produce them on its own! They can only come from a 7transformation...as a result of God's life-changing grace. For it is GOD 8who works in us to give us the desire AND power to do what is pleasing 9to Him! Remember believer, that unless you've been transformed, you will not enter the Kingdom of God. 1Our character defines who we are...its how we are known. What does 2your character say about you? Well if you're a believer, then your traits 3should be those of the Lord's: humility, self-discipline, compassion and 4so on. Pastor Mark lists these as character traits that a true Christian 5should possess. Obviously, these traits do not come naturally. Our 6flesh cannot produce them on its own! They can only come from a 7transformation...as a result of God's life-changing grace. For it is GOD 8who works in us to give us the desire AND power to do what is pleasing 9to Him! Remember believer, that unless you've been transformed, you will not enter the Kingdom of God. 1Our character defines who we are...its how we are known. What does 2your character say about you? Well if you're a believer, then your traits 3should be those of the Lord's: humility, self-discipline, compassion and 4so on. Pastor Mark lists these as character traits that a true Christian 5should possess. Obviously, these traits do not come naturally. Our 6flesh cannot produce them on its own! They can only come from a 7transformation...as a result of God's life-changing grace. For it is GOD 8who works in us to give us the desire AND power to do what is pleasing 9to Him! Remember believer, that unless you've been transformed, you will not enter the Kingdom of God. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000014237/LFL20161121.mp3582e01fb70ba3.mp3 Mon, 21 Nov 2016 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer Sometimes you may look at another person’s life and think, “God must love them way more than me.” This is far from the truth. Jesus put the same amount of love and effort into rescuing your life from sin as anyone else. Today Pastor Mark encourages listeners to embrace that same love Christ has for us, and give it to others. How are we going to be a proper representation of Him if we don’t love like Him? Maybe you have ignored the needs of people around you. Have compassion on the needy, and don’t be afraid to share the good news of the Gospel with all you come in contact with! Sometimes you may look at another person’s life and think, “God must love them way more than me.” This is far from the truth. Jesus put the same amount of love and effort into rescuing your life from sin as anyone else. Today Pastor Mark encourages listeners to embrace that same love Christ has for us, and give it to others. How are we going to be a proper representation of Him if we don’t love like Him? Maybe you have ignored the needs of people around you. Have compassion on the needy, and don’t be afraid to share the good news of the Gospel with all you come in contact with! Sometimes you may look at another person’s life and think, “God must love them way more than me.” This is far from the truth. Jesus put the same amount of love and effort into rescuing your life from sin as anyone else. Today Pastor Mark encourages listeners to embrace that same love Christ has for us, and give it to others. How are we going to be a proper representation of Him if we don’t love like Him? Maybe you have ignored the needs of people around you. Have compassion on the needy, and don’t be afraid to share the good news of the Gospel with all you come in contact with! http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000014080/LFL20161118.mp358238b57655d0.mp3 Fri, 18 Nov 2016 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer Pride limits a person’s ability to give, serve, be taught, and live with joy. Today Pastor Mark challenges listeners to cut out their pride, and eliminate the things which hinder their walk with Christ. Jesus compared the humility needed to enter Heaven, to that of a child. Young children, while they still possess a sin nature, are not often full of pride like some adults. By recognizing the gifts and blessings that you do have in life, come only courtesy of your Father in Heaven, you can begin to look at life with a mindset focused more on others, and less on pleasing yourself. Pride limits a person’s ability to give, serve, be taught, and live with joy. Today Pastor Mark challenges listeners to cut out their pride, and eliminate the things which hinder their walk with Christ. Jesus compared the humility needed to enter Heaven, to that of a child. Young children, while they still possess a sin nature, are not often full of pride like some adults. By recognizing the gifts and blessings that you do have in life, come only courtesy of your Father in Heaven, you can begin to look at life with a mindset focused more on others, and less on pleasing yourself. Pride limits a person’s ability to give, serve, be taught, and live with joy. Today Pastor Mark challenges listeners to cut out their pride, and eliminate the things which hinder their walk with Christ. Jesus compared the humility needed to enter Heaven, to that of a child. Young children, while they still possess a sin nature, are not often full of pride like some adults. By recognizing the gifts and blessings that you do have in life, come only courtesy of your Father in Heaven, you can begin to look at life with a mindset focused more on others, and less on pleasing yourself. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000014081/LFL20161117.mp358238befdaa21.mp3 Thu, 17 Nov 2016 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer What makes children so special? Why would Jesus single out a child as a model for adults to follow? Today Pastor Mark will study the teachings of Christ, and His call for all to be like a child. It is no secret that generally the older we get, the more pride we have. Jesus sees this as a stumbling block to many. Children are so carefree, and reliant on others, that they would never feel too good for Jesus! Their trust, dependency, and humility are the three main traits Pastor Mark points out, and are traits that we, as mature, adult believers, can strive for more of everyday. What makes children so special? Why would Jesus single out a child as a model for adults to follow? Today Pastor Mark will study the teachings of Christ, and His call for all to be like a child. It is no secret that generally the older we get, the more pride we have. Jesus sees this as a stumbling block to many. Children are so carefree, and reliant on others, that they would never feel too good for Jesus! Their trust, dependency, and humility are the three main traits Pastor Mark points out, and are traits that we, as mature, adult believers, can strive for more of everyday. What makes children so special? Why would Jesus single out a child as a model for adults to follow? Today Pastor Mark will study the teachings of Christ, and His call for all to be like a child. It is no secret that generally the older we get, the more pride we have. Jesus sees this as a stumbling block to many. Children are so carefree, and reliant on others, that they would never feel too good for Jesus! Their trust, dependency, and humility are the three main traits Pastor Mark points out, and are traits that we, as mature, adult believers, can strive for more of everyday. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000014082/LFL20161116.mp358238c912ac29.mp3 Wed, 16 Nov 2016 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer Some teach that as Christians we shouldn’t have any trials or sicknesses. If we only had enough faith, we wouldn’t have any illnesses and life would go exactly as we want. In today’s message, Pastor Mark refutes this idea. Jesus Himself told us that “in this world you will have tribulation.” God’s Word cannot be broken! This is the same God who said, “light be” and light was! And if He says we can expect tribulation in this world, we can be sure that it’s coming. What God DOES promise is that He will be with us IN our tribulation! He will sustain us! Now, that’s something we can sink our faith into! Some teach that as Christians we shouldn’t have any trials or sicknesses. If we only had enough faith, we wouldn’t have any illnesses and life would go exactly as we want. In today’s message, Pastor Mark refutes this idea. Jesus Himself told us that “in this world you will have tribulation.” God’s Word cannot be broken! This is the same God who said, “light be” and light was! And if He says we can expect tribulation in this world, we can be sure that it’s coming. What God DOES promise is that He will be with us IN our tribulation! He will sustain us! Now, that’s something we can sink our faith into! Some teach that as Christians we shouldn’t have any trials or sicknesses. If we only had enough faith, we wouldn’t have any illnesses and life would go exactly as we want. In today’s message, Pastor Mark refutes this idea. Jesus Himself told us that “in this world you will have tribulation.” God’s Word cannot be broken! This is the same God who said, “light be” and light was! And if He says we can expect tribulation in this world, we can be sure that it’s coming. What God DOES promise is that He will be with us IN our tribulation! He will sustain us! Now, that’s something we can sink our faith into! http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000014083/LFL20161115.mp358238d257a91f.mp3 Tue, 15 Nov 2016 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer Some people think the Christian life is all about them and their efforts. Others, think their job is just to “let Go, and let God” do it all. Neither is biblical. In today’s message, Pastor Mark teaches us that when Jesus told Peter to go cast a line in the water and pull coins out of a fish’s mouth, Peter had a choice. He could either believe Jesus and obey, or he could refuse to believe it was possible. His choice would determine whether He saw God at work! Here’s the key: trusting AND obeying God’s Word allows us to see the power of God! Is your unbelief causing you to miss God at work? Some people think the Christian life is all about them and their efforts. Others, think their job is just to “let Go, and let God” do it all. Neither is biblical. In today’s message, Pastor Mark teaches us that when Jesus told Peter to go cast a line in the water and pull coins out of a fish’s mouth, Peter had a choice. He could either believe Jesus and obey, or he could refuse to believe it was possible. His choice would determine whether He saw God at work! Here’s the key: trusting AND obeying God’s Word allows us to see the power of God! Is your unbelief causing you to miss God at work? Some people think the Christian life is all about them and their efforts. Others, think their job is just to “let Go, and let God” do it all. Neither is biblical. In today’s message, Pastor Mark teaches us that when Jesus told Peter to go cast a line in the water and pull coins out of a fish’s mouth, Peter had a choice. He could either believe Jesus and obey, or he could refuse to believe it was possible. His choice would determine whether He saw God at work! Here’s the key: trusting AND obeying God’s Word allows us to see the power of God! Is your unbelief causing you to miss God at work? http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000014084/LFL20161114.mp358238dd95bf06.mp3 Mon, 14 Nov 2016 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer They say there are only two constants in life – death and taxes! Well, there may be some truth to that, but some Christians bristle at the idea of paying taxes. In today’s message, Pastor Mark reminds us that our witness is at stake in such issues. He highlights the story of Jesus when He sent Peter to collect the coins out of the fish’s mouth to pay their taxes. Jesus technically – as the Son of God and owner of everything – didn’t owe taxes! Yet, for the sake of the Gospel, He chose to pay them. Are you willing to submit to what is difficult and even be wronged for the sake of the Gospel? They say there are only two constants in life – death and taxes! Well, there may be some truth to that, but some Christians bristle at the idea of paying taxes. In today’s message, Pastor Mark reminds us that our witness is at stake in such issues. He highlights the story of Jesus when He sent Peter to collect the coins out of the fish’s mouth to pay their taxes. Jesus technically – as the Son of God and owner of everything – didn’t owe taxes! Yet, for the sake of the Gospel, He chose to pay them. Are you willing to submit to what is difficult and even be wronged for the sake of the Gospel? They say there are only two constants in life – death and taxes! Well, there may be some truth to that, but some Christians bristle at the idea of paying taxes. In today’s message, Pastor Mark reminds us that our witness is at stake in such issues. He highlights the story of Jesus when He sent Peter to collect the coins out of the fish’s mouth to pay their taxes. Jesus technically – as the Son of God and owner of everything – didn’t owe taxes! Yet, for the sake of the Gospel, He chose to pay them. Are you willing to submit to what is difficult and even be wronged for the sake of the Gospel? http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000013966/LFL20161111.mp3581b6f3a18861.mp3 Fri, 11 Nov 2016 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer Sometimes the “mountains” of life stand before us, towering over us with all of their ominous rigidity! The way seems impassable! But, it could be we are trying to move it in our own strength, apart from God! In today’s message, Pastor Mark reminds us that without God, we have no hope of moving the “mountains” in our lives. When we are operating independently from Him, “mountains” tend to stay firmly planted in our way! It is when we recognize our need of Him, our dependence upon Him, that they begin to move. Are you trusting in Him or yourself to move YOUR mountain? Sometimes the “mountains” of life stand before us, towering over us with all of their ominous rigidity! The way seems impassable! But, it could be we are trying to move it in our own strength, apart from God! In today’s message, Pastor Mark reminds us that without God, we have no hope of moving the “mountains” in our lives. When we are operating independently from Him, “mountains” tend to stay firmly planted in our way! It is when we recognize our need of Him, our dependence upon Him, that they begin to move. Are you trusting in Him or yourself to move YOUR mountain? Sometimes the “mountains” of life stand before us, towering over us with all of their ominous rigidity! The way seems impassable! But, it could be we are trying to move it in our own strength, apart from God! In today’s message, Pastor Mark reminds us that without God, we have no hope of moving the “mountains” in our lives. When we are operating independently from Him, “mountains” tend to stay firmly planted in our way! It is when we recognize our need of Him, our dependence upon Him, that they begin to move. Are you trusting in Him or yourself to move YOUR mountain? http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000013967/LFL20161110.mp3581b6fa3da023.mp3 Thu, 10 Nov 2016 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer Sometimes, when life is not going as we planned or when we are faced with a particular trial or temptation, suddenly we are filled with all kinds of doubts and fears! And our mouth betrays our heart! In today’s message, Pastor Mark reminds us of David when he was “in the valley” with Goliath. From what perspective did he view his circumstance? What came out of his mouth? Grumbling, complaining, or questioning? No. David KNEW that God was in control of his situation and there was no question of the outcome! Do you? Are you in the valley? Learn the language of faith and watch God work! Sometimes, when life is not going as we planned or when we are faced with a particular trial or temptation, suddenly we are filled with all kinds of doubts and fears! And our mouth betrays our heart! In today’s message, Pastor Mark reminds us of David when he was “in the valley” with Goliath. From what perspective did he view his circumstance? What came out of his mouth? Grumbling, complaining, or questioning? No. David KNEW that God was in control of his situation and there was no question of the outcome! Do you? Are you in the valley? Learn the language of faith and watch God work! Sometimes, when life is not going as we planned or when we are faced with a particular trial or temptation, suddenly we are filled with all kinds of doubts and fears! And our mouth betrays our heart! In today’s message, Pastor Mark reminds us of David when he was “in the valley” with Goliath. From what perspective did he view his circumstance? What came out of his mouth? Grumbling, complaining, or questioning? No. David KNEW that God was in control of his situation and there was no question of the outcome! Do you? Are you in the valley? Learn the language of faith and watch God work! http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000013968/LFL20161109.mp3581b70033061b.mp3 Wed, 09 Nov 2016 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer As Jesus and His disciples came down from the mountain on which He was transfigured, they encountered a boy who was demon-possessed. Sometimes life is like that. Following a spiritual “mountaintop” experience, suddenly we find ourselves in the “valley”. In today’s message, Pastor Mark challenges us to look at these opportunities, not as negatives, but as positives! “Life in the valley,” as he calls it, presents itself with many opportunities to minister to people! Are you in the “valley” right now? Look for windows of opportunity and God will use you! As Jesus and His disciples came down from the mountain on which He was transfigured, they encountered a boy who was demon-possessed. Sometimes life is like that. Following a spiritual “mountaintop” experience, suddenly we find ourselves in the “valley”. In today’s message, Pastor Mark challenges us to look at these opportunities, not as negatives, but as positives! “Life in the valley,” as he calls it, presents itself with many opportunities to minister to people! Are you in the “valley” right now? Look for windows of opportunity and God will use you! As Jesus and His disciples came down from the mountain on which He was transfigured, they encountered a boy who was demon-possessed. Sometimes life is like that. Following a spiritual “mountaintop” experience, suddenly we find ourselves in the “valley”. In today’s message, Pastor Mark challenges us to look at these opportunities, not as negatives, but as positives! “Life in the valley,” as he calls it, presents itself with many opportunities to minister to people! Are you in the “valley” right now? Look for windows of opportunity and God will use you! http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000013969/LFL20161108.mp3581b708e83e2d.mp3 Tue, 08 Nov 2016 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer We all want God’s favor in our lives. While we are saved by grace through faith, still, can we violate the principles of Scripture and expect life to go well for us? In today’s message, Pastor Mark issues a warning to those who engage in a common violation of God’s will – that of a believer marrying a non-believer! With the direct warning of coming struggles, he challenges those who are tempted to sin in this way that they are headed for almost certain trouble! We cannot violate the will of God and expect life to go well for us! If you are violating God’s will, heed God’s warning! There is trouble ahead! We all want God’s favor in our lives. While we are saved by grace through faith, still, can we violate the principles of Scripture and expect life to go well for us? In today’s message, Pastor Mark issues a warning to those who engage in a common violation of God’s will – that of a believer marrying a non-believer! With the direct warning of coming struggles, he challenges those who are tempted to sin in this way that they are headed for almost certain trouble! We cannot violate the will of God and expect life to go well for us! If you are violating God’s will, heed God’s warning! There is trouble ahead! We all want God’s favor in our lives. While we are saved by grace through faith, still, can we violate the principles of Scripture and expect life to go well for us? In today’s message, Pastor Mark issues a warning to those who engage in a common violation of God’s will – that of a believer marrying a non-believer! With the direct warning of coming struggles, he challenges those who are tempted to sin in this way that they are headed for almost certain trouble! We cannot violate the will of God and expect life to go well for us! If you are violating God’s will, heed God’s warning! There is trouble ahead! http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000013970/LFL20141107.mp3581b70e6c04c0.mp3 Mon, 07 Nov 2016 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer In today’s message, Pastor Mark answers a question that many people have wondered about for years. If it is through faith in Christ that we are saved, how are people in the Old Testament saved? Throughout the Old Testament God had given prophecies and Old Testament “pictures” of His provision for sin through a Messiah who was to come. He explains that people in the Old Testament were saved by faith in the coming Messiah. They were saved by faith just as we are! They were saved by faith in what Christ would do in the future, while we are saved by faith in what Christ has done in the past! In today’s message, Pastor Mark answers a question that many people have wondered about for years. If it is through faith in Christ that we are saved, how are people in the Old Testament saved? Throughout the Old Testament God had given prophecies and Old Testament “pictures” of His provision for sin through a Messiah who was to come. He explains that people in the Old Testament were saved by faith in the coming Messiah. They were saved by faith just as we are! They were saved by faith in what Christ would do in the future, while we are saved by faith in what Christ has done in the past! In today’s message, Pastor Mark answers a question that many people have wondered about for years. If it is through faith in Christ that we are saved, how are people in the Old Testament saved? Throughout the Old Testament God had given prophecies and Old Testament “pictures” of His provision for sin through a Messiah who was to come. He explains that people in the Old Testament were saved by faith in the coming Messiah. They were saved by faith just as we are! They were saved by faith in what Christ would do in the future, while we are saved by faith in what Christ has done in the past! http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000013776/LFL20161104.mp358123c43bcb6d.mp3 Fri, 04 Nov 2016 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer Sometimes Christians can get discouraged in their spiritual lives. What is the solution? In today’s message, Pastor Mark gives us some advice on how to fight spiritual discouragement. He uses Jesus taking Peter, James, and John to the Mount of Transfiguration as an example and draws an analogy to the necessity of our getting alone with God. When we get alone with God in the Word and in prayer, discouragement dissipates! Life’s problems just seem to diminish when we have a “heavenly” perspective! Time spent alone with God will give us that perspective! Sometimes Christians can get discouraged in their spiritual lives. What is the solution? In today’s message, Pastor Mark gives us some advice on how to fight spiritual discouragement. He uses Jesus taking Peter, James, and John to the Mount of Transfiguration as an example and draws an analogy to the necessity of our getting alone with God. When we get alone with God in the Word and in prayer, discouragement dissipates! Life’s problems just seem to diminish when we have a “heavenly” perspective! Time spent alone with God will give us that perspective! Sometimes Christians can get discouraged in their spiritual lives. What is the solution? In today’s message, Pastor Mark gives us some advice on how to fight spiritual discouragement. He uses Jesus taking Peter, James, and John to the Mount of Transfiguration as an example and draws an analogy to the necessity of our getting alone with God. When we get alone with God in the Word and in prayer, discouragement dissipates! Life’s problems just seem to diminish when we have a “heavenly” perspective! Time spent alone with God will give us that perspective! http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000013777/LFL20161103.mp358123ca82810d.mp3 Thu, 03 Nov 2016 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer God holds us accountable for how we spend our money. After all, He has blessed us with these resources so that we will use them wisely and for eternal purposes! But what about the other things God has given us? In today’s message, Pastor Mark talks about the other things God has given us – our talents and our spiritual gifts, for example! God is going to hold us responsible for how we used the gifts, talents, and abilities He has naturally blessed us with, but also for the spiritual gifts He has given us! And the Word says that we have all been given spiritual gifts! Are you using them for His glory? God holds us accountable for how we spend our money. After all, He has blessed us with these resources so that we will use them wisely and for eternal purposes! But what about the other things God has given us? In today’s message, Pastor Mark talks about the other things God has given us – our talents and our spiritual gifts, for example! God is going to hold us responsible for how we used the gifts, talents, and abilities He has naturally blessed us with, but also for the spiritual gifts He has given us! And the Word says that we have all been given spiritual gifts! Are you using them for His glory? God holds us accountable for how we spend our money. After all, He has blessed us with these resources so that we will use them wisely and for eternal purposes! But what about the other things God has given us? In today’s message, Pastor Mark talks about the other things God has given us – our talents and our spiritual gifts, for example! God is going to hold us responsible for how we used the gifts, talents, and abilities He has naturally blessed us with, but also for the spiritual gifts He has given us! And the Word says that we have all been given spiritual gifts! Are you using them for His glory? http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000013778/LFL20161102.mp358123d1f4821c.mp3 Wed, 02 Nov 2016 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer There is a death of giving in the church in America! Only 4% of the American church today actually gives to the work of the ministry! These are astounding statistics! In today’s message, Pastor Mark draws attention to these statistics and reminds us of who is ultimately affected when we don’t give to the Lord’s work – ourselves! God won’t pour into our lives as He promises to in Malachi if we refuse to give! If we WILL give, He promises to pour out blessings that we can’t even fathom! But, remember that something else suffers when Christians don’t give – the spread of the Gospel! There is a death of giving in the church in America! Only 4% of the American church today actually gives to the work of the ministry! These are astounding statistics! In today’s message, Pastor Mark draws attention to these statistics and reminds us of who is ultimately affected when we don’t give to the Lord’s work – ourselves! God won’t pour into our lives as He promises to in Malachi if we refuse to give! If we WILL give, He promises to pour out blessings that we can’t even fathom! But, remember that something else suffers when Christians don’t give – the spread of the Gospel! There is a death of giving in the church in America! Only 4% of the American church today actually gives to the work of the ministry! These are astounding statistics! In today’s message, Pastor Mark draws attention to these statistics and reminds us of who is ultimately affected when we don’t give to the Lord’s work – ourselves! God won’t pour into our lives as He promises to in Malachi if we refuse to give! If we WILL give, He promises to pour out blessings that we can’t even fathom! But, remember that something else suffers when Christians don’t give – the spread of the Gospel! http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000013779/LFL20161101.mp358123da30af88.mp3 Tue, 01 Nov 2016 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer In 2 Corinthians 5, Paul says that we will all appear before the Judgment Seat of Christ and that we will all receive rewards for “the deeds done in the body whether good or bad.” Often, however, Christians don’t think about this in reference to the way they spend their money! In today’s message, Pastor Mark challenges all of us as believers to include our finances when we think about the rewards we will receive for what we’ve done! As we consider where to invest the resources God has given us, we should consider investing in those things that are eternal! Where are you investing? In 2 Corinthians 5, Paul says that we will all appear before the Judgment Seat of Christ and that we will all receive rewards for “the deeds done in the body whether good or bad.” Often, however, Christians don’t think about this in reference to the way they spend their money! In today’s message, Pastor Mark challenges all of us as believers to include our finances when we think about the rewards we will receive for what we’ve done! As we consider where to invest the resources God has given us, we should consider investing in those things that are eternal! Where are you investing? In 2 Corinthians 5, Paul says that we will all appear before the Judgment Seat of Christ and that we will all receive rewards for “the deeds done in the body whether good or bad.” Often, however, Christians don’t think about this in reference to the way they spend their money! In today’s message, Pastor Mark challenges all of us as believers to include our finances when we think about the rewards we will receive for what we’ve done! As we consider where to invest the resources God has given us, we should consider investing in those things that are eternal! Where are you investing? http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000013781/LFL20161031.mp358123e4f5c904.mp3 Mon, 31 Oct 2016 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer To follow Jesus is going to cost us something! Some Christians believe they can just do what they want to do, but it is going to cost us to please God! We need to surrender our will to His will! In today’s message, Pastor Mark challenges us with the thought that the secret to pleasing God is to become convinced that God’s will is the highest and best will that can ever be done. When His will becomes our will, only then will we live a life that is pleasing to God, and only then will we truly live a happy and fulfilled life! God knows that His will is the best thing for us! Is God’s will your will? To follow Jesus is going to cost us something! Some Christians believe they can just do what they want to do, but it is going to cost us to please God! We need to surrender our will to His will! In today’s message, Pastor Mark challenges us with the thought that the secret to pleasing God is to become convinced that God’s will is the highest and best will that can ever be done. When His will becomes our will, only then will we live a life that is pleasing to God, and only then will we truly live a happy and fulfilled life! God knows that His will is the best thing for us! Is God’s will your will? To follow Jesus is going to cost us something! Some Christians believe they can just do what they want to do, but it is going to cost us to please God! We need to surrender our will to His will! In today’s message, Pastor Mark challenges us with the thought that the secret to pleasing God is to become convinced that God’s will is the highest and best will that can ever be done. When His will becomes our will, only then will we live a life that is pleasing to God, and only then will we truly live a happy and fulfilled life! God knows that His will is the best thing for us! Is God’s will your will? http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000013520/LFL20161028.mp35808fe5a01c40.mp3 Fri, 28 Oct 2016 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer So, if we are going to stand before the Judgment Seat of Christ one day, even as believers, then our job is to just do as many good works as possible until then right? Well, not so fast. In today’s message, Pastor Mark reminds us that is not just the quantity of our good works, but the quality of them as well. In other words, we will receive rewards, not just for WHAT we have done with the gifts and opportunities God has given us, but WHY! What was the motivation for what we did? Our own glory and achievement? Or the glory of God? So, don’t just do something, do it for Him! So, if we are going to stand before the Judgment Seat of Christ one day, even as believers, then our job is to just do as many good works as possible until then right? Well, not so fast. In today’s message, Pastor Mark reminds us that is not just the quantity of our good works, but the quality of them as well. In other words, we will receive rewards, not just for WHAT we have done with the gifts and opportunities God has given us, but WHY! What was the motivation for what we did? Our own glory and achievement? Or the glory of God? So, don’t just do something, do it for Him! So, if we are going to stand before the Judgment Seat of Christ one day, even as believers, then our job is to just do as many good works as possible until then right? Well, not so fast. In today’s message, Pastor Mark reminds us that is not just the quantity of our good works, but the quality of them as well. In other words, we will receive rewards, not just for WHAT we have done with the gifts and opportunities God has given us, but WHY! What was the motivation for what we did? Our own glory and achievement? Or the glory of God? So, don’t just do something, do it for Him! http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000013521/LFL20161027.mp358090413af8af.mp3 Thu, 27 Oct 2016 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer Paul wrote in 2 Corinthians 5 that we would all stand before the Judgment Seat of Christ. He was talking about believers. What did he mean? Did he mean that Christians are still going to be judged by their works? In today’s message, Pastor Mark clarifies the confusion that sometimes arises over the passage. He explains that all of us are children of God by faith in Jesus Christ as Paul says in Galatians 3:26. But, we will receive rewards for what we have done while here on earth with the gifts and calling God has put on our lives. We need not fear, but it should cause us to be focused! Paul wrote in 2 Corinthians 5 that we would all stand before the Judgment Seat of Christ. He was talking about believers. What did he mean? Did he mean that Christians are still going to be judged by their works? In today’s message, Pastor Mark clarifies the confusion that sometimes arises over the passage. He explains that all of us are children of God by faith in Jesus Christ as Paul says in Galatians 3:26. But, we will receive rewards for what we have done while here on earth with the gifts and calling God has put on our lives. We need not fear, but it should cause us to be focused! Paul wrote in 2 Corinthians 5 that we would all stand before the Judgment Seat of Christ. He was talking about believers. What did he mean? Did he mean that Christians are still going to be judged by their works? In today’s message, Pastor Mark clarifies the confusion that sometimes arises over the passage. He explains that all of us are children of God by faith in Jesus Christ as Paul says in Galatians 3:26. But, we will receive rewards for what we have done while here on earth with the gifts and calling God has put on our lives. We need not fear, but it should cause us to be focused! http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000013523/LFL20161026.mp35809047697f7b.mp3 Wed, 26 Oct 2016 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer Sometimes as we walk in this world, we see how increasingly hostile to Christianity the world is becoming. And sometimes we can get discouraged because it seems like we are so much in the minority. In today’s message, Pastor Mark encourages us to take heart! We are not in the powerless minority! God’s Spirit is at work and we, as the church, are changing lives! We ARE influencing society! Most importantly, though, we are spreading the Gospel of Jesus Christ which is translating people from the Kingdom of Darkness to the Kingdom of God’s Son, Jesus Christ! Sometimes as we walk in this world, we see how increasingly hostile to Christianity the world is becoming. And sometimes we can get discouraged because it seems like we are so much in the minority. In today’s message, Pastor Mark encourages us to take heart! We are not in the powerless minority! God’s Spirit is at work and we, as the church, are changing lives! We ARE influencing society! Most importantly, though, we are spreading the Gospel of Jesus Christ which is translating people from the Kingdom of Darkness to the Kingdom of God’s Son, Jesus Christ! Sometimes as we walk in this world, we see how increasingly hostile to Christianity the world is becoming. And sometimes we can get discouraged because it seems like we are so much in the minority. In today’s message, Pastor Mark encourages us to take heart! We are not in the powerless minority! God’s Spirit is at work and we, as the church, are changing lives! We ARE influencing society! Most importantly, though, we are spreading the Gospel of Jesus Christ which is translating people from the Kingdom of Darkness to the Kingdom of God’s Son, Jesus Christ! http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000013524/LFL20161025.mp3580904c9933a7.mp3 Tue, 25 Oct 2016 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer Jesus Christ came into this world to save sinners. In 2 Cor. 5:19, it says that God was “in Christ, reconciling the world to Himself, not imputing their trespasses unto them.” In today’s message, Pastor Mark reminds us of the heart of Jesus Christ. He was aware of people’s needs and met them where they were. He could see how sin had devastated their lives and He had compassion on them – not judgment. He looked upon them with compassion because He saw them as sheep without a shepherd. How do you view the sinful world you live in? With judgment? Or with compassion? Jesus Christ came into this world to save sinners. In 2 Cor. 5:19, it says that God was “in Christ, reconciling the world to Himself, not imputing their trespasses unto them.” In today’s message, Pastor Mark reminds us of the heart of Jesus Christ. He was aware of people’s needs and met them where they were. He could see how sin had devastated their lives and He had compassion on them – not judgment. He looked upon them with compassion because He saw them as sheep without a shepherd. How do you view the sinful world you live in? With judgment? Or with compassion? Jesus Christ came into this world to save sinners. In 2 Cor. 5:19, it says that God was “in Christ, reconciling the world to Himself, not imputing their trespasses unto them.” In today’s message, Pastor Mark reminds us of the heart of Jesus Christ. He was aware of people’s needs and met them where they were. He could see how sin had devastated their lives and He had compassion on them – not judgment. He looked upon them with compassion because He saw them as sheep without a shepherd. How do you view the sinful world you live in? With judgment? Or with compassion? http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000013525/LFL20161024.mp358090516e67d1.mp3 Mon, 24 Oct 2016 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer Why don’t people just come rushing into our churches looking for answers to life’s problems? Why aren’t they concerned about eternity or what is going to happen to them when they die? Because, we are living in a world gone blind! In today’s message, Pastor Mark takes us to 2 Corinthians 4 and shows us that men and women have been blinded by Satan so that they cannot see the light of the “gospel of the glory of God.” They are blinded to the truth! But, we can help! We have a call to help set them free from their blindness by the preaching of the Gospel of Jesus Christ! Why don’t people just come rushing into our churches looking for answers to life’s problems? Why aren’t they concerned about eternity or what is going to happen to them when they die? Because, we are living in a world gone blind! In today’s message, Pastor Mark takes us to 2 Corinthians 4 and shows us that men and women have been blinded by Satan so that they cannot see the light of the “gospel of the glory of God.” They are blinded to the truth! But, we can help! We have a call to help set them free from their blindness by the preaching of the Gospel of Jesus Christ! Why don’t people just come rushing into our churches looking for answers to life’s problems? Why aren’t they concerned about eternity or what is going to happen to them when they die? Because, we are living in a world gone blind! In today’s message, Pastor Mark takes us to 2 Corinthians 4 and shows us that men and women have been blinded by Satan so that they cannot see the light of the “gospel of the glory of God.” They are blinded to the truth! But, we can help! We have a call to help set them free from their blindness by the preaching of the Gospel of Jesus Christ! http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000013331/LFL20161021.mp357ffc4bfb04ca.mp3 Fri, 21 Oct 2016 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer Philippians 2:4 tells us to be concerned about the things of others. This is the heart of our call as Christians as a part of the Body of Christ. However, too often Christians just want to make their Christianity a private thing. In today’s message, Pastor Mark teaches us that such a view is not biblical! And, such a view has profound implications for one’s spiritual life! He says, if you will not commit to being connected with other people, you will stop growing in your Christian life! It is vitally important that you are connected with other Christians who can hold you accountable! Philippians 2:4 tells us to be concerned about the things of others. This is the heart of our call as Christians as a part of the Body of Christ. However, too often Christians just want to make their Christianity a private thing. In today’s message, Pastor Mark teaches us that such a view is not biblical! And, such a view has profound implications for one’s spiritual life! He says, if you will not commit to being connected with other people, you will stop growing in your Christian life! It is vitally important that you are connected with other Christians who can hold you accountable! Philippians 2:4 tells us to be concerned about the things of others. This is the heart of our call as Christians as a part of the Body of Christ. However, too often Christians just want to make their Christianity a private thing. In today’s message, Pastor Mark teaches us that such a view is not biblical! And, such a view has profound implications for one’s spiritual life! He says, if you will not commit to being connected with other people, you will stop growing in your Christian life! It is vitally important that you are connected with other Christians who can hold you accountable! http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000013333/LFL20161020.mp357ffc5d9c9549.mp3 Thu, 20 Oct 2016 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer Some Christians try to live out their Christian lives in isolation. However, there is one problem with this...it’s not biblical! In today’s message, Pastor Mark reminds us that we haven’t been called to be an “island.” We are called to live in community with other believers. God has made us to love others. He has also called us to be accountable to others in the church and to hold others accountable. How are you doing? Are you tempted at times to live your life in isolation? Pastor Mark warns that you will never grow in your Christian life that way! Hear God’s call from His Word and get connected! Some Christians try to live out their Christian lives in isolation. However, there is one problem with this...it’s not biblical! In today’s message, Pastor Mark reminds us that we haven’t been called to be an “island.” We are called to live in community with other believers. God has made us to love others. He has also called us to be accountable to others in the church and to hold others accountable. How are you doing? Are you tempted at times to live your life in isolation? Pastor Mark warns that you will never grow in your Christian life that way! Hear God’s call from His Word and get connected! Some Christians try to live out their Christian lives in isolation. However, there is one problem with this...it’s not biblical! In today’s message, Pastor Mark reminds us that we haven’t been called to be an “island.” We are called to live in community with other believers. God has made us to love others. He has also called us to be accountable to others in the church and to hold others accountable. How are you doing? Are you tempted at times to live your life in isolation? Pastor Mark warns that you will never grow in your Christian life that way! Hear God’s call from His Word and get connected! http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000013334/LFL20161019.mp357ffc62d34d7c.mp3 Wed, 19 Oct 2016 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer Why is it true sometimes that Christians do not grow! Often Christians will make a commitment to the Lord but then there is no growth following that commitment. Why? In today’s message, Pastor Mark explains that it is not enough to just be a committed follower of Christ! That’s important! But often, a missing piece is a vital connection to someone who can help hold them accountable for their lives! Pastor Mark helps us to see how much we need each other as Christians! We need to have someone with whom we are connected that can be honest with us about our lives. Are you connected? Why is it true sometimes that Christians do not grow! Often Christians will make a commitment to the Lord but then there is no growth following that commitment. Why? In today’s message, Pastor Mark explains that it is not enough to just be a committed follower of Christ! That’s important! But often, a missing piece is a vital connection to someone who can help hold them accountable for their lives! Pastor Mark helps us to see how much we need each other as Christians! We need to have someone with whom we are connected that can be honest with us about our lives. Are you connected? Why is it true sometimes that Christians do not grow! Often Christians will make a commitment to the Lord but then there is no growth following that commitment. Why? In today’s message, Pastor Mark explains that it is not enough to just be a committed follower of Christ! That’s important! But often, a missing piece is a vital connection to someone who can help hold them accountable for their lives! Pastor Mark helps us to see how much we need each other as Christians! We need to have someone with whom we are connected that can be honest with us about our lives. Are you connected? http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000013335/LFL20161018.mp357ffc6a6ea319.mp3 Tue, 18 Oct 2016 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer It may seem to be a strange church growth strategy, but God’s ways are not our ways! The more the early church was persecuted, the more they grew! Even in other countries today where churches are persecuted, they are thriving “underground.” In today’s message, Pastor Mark shares about an unwelcome at times but very important growth strategy for the church – persecution! There is something about trials and persecution that causes the church to flourish! In spite of persecution, God works, people are saved, and the Gospel is preached! It was true then – it’s true today! It may seem to be a strange church growth strategy, but God’s ways are not our ways! The more the early church was persecuted, the more they grew! Even in other countries today where churches are persecuted, they are thriving “underground.” In today’s message, Pastor Mark shares about an unwelcome at times but very important growth strategy for the church – persecution! There is something about trials and persecution that causes the church to flourish! In spite of persecution, God works, people are saved, and the Gospel is preached! It was true then – it’s true today! It may seem to be a strange church growth strategy, but God’s ways are not our ways! The more the early church was persecuted, the more they grew! Even in other countries today where churches are persecuted, they are thriving “underground.” In today’s message, Pastor Mark shares about an unwelcome at times but very important growth strategy for the church – persecution! There is something about trials and persecution that causes the church to flourish! In spite of persecution, God works, people are saved, and the Gospel is preached! It was true then – it’s true today! http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000013336/LFL20161017.mp357ffc6f9758a6.mp3 Mon, 17 Oct 2016 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer In Jesus’ day, there were other leaders that had risen up and had tried to lead revolts against the Roman authorities. But, in the end, the leader died and the effort came to nothing. Could the disciples of Jesus have been worried that the church would come to nothing? After all, Jesus died! In today’s message, Pastor Mark reminds us – as Jesus reminded them – of His promise that “the gates of Hell would not prevail against” the church! They need not be concerned – and we need not be concerned because we have Jesus’ promise that He is protecting His church! In Jesus’ day, there were other leaders that had risen up and had tried to lead revolts against the Roman authorities. But, in the end, the leader died and the effort came to nothing. Could the disciples of Jesus have been worried that the church would come to nothing? After all, Jesus died! In today’s message, Pastor Mark reminds us – as Jesus reminded them – of His promise that “the gates of Hell would not prevail against” the church! They need not be concerned – and we need not be concerned because we have Jesus’ promise that He is protecting His church! In Jesus’ day, there were other leaders that had risen up and had tried to lead revolts against the Roman authorities. But, in the end, the leader died and the effort came to nothing. Could the disciples of Jesus have been worried that the church would come to nothing? After all, Jesus died! In today’s message, Pastor Mark reminds us – as Jesus reminded them – of His promise that “the gates of Hell would not prevail against” the church! They need not be concerned – and we need not be concerned because we have Jesus’ promise that He is protecting His church! http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000013143/LFL20161014.mp357f6932894893.mp3 Fri, 14 Oct 2016 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer As Christians, the Bible says that we are new creations. And yet, so often, Christians struggle with old ways of living. Why? In today’s message, Pastor Mark explains that often the problem is the way we think as Christians. If we are going to live differently, we have to think differently! If I see myself as the same person I was before, just forgiven, then I won’t live differently! God says we are to be renewed in the “attitude of our minds.” We are to start thinking differently, put off our old selves, and put on our new selves! In Christ, we have been created to be like God! Are you living like it? As Christians, the Bible says that we are new creations. And yet, so often, Christians struggle with old ways of living. Why? In today’s message, Pastor Mark explains that often the problem is the way we think as Christians. If we are going to live differently, we have to think differently! If I see myself as the same person I was before, just forgiven, then I won’t live differently! God says we are to be renewed in the “attitude of our minds.” We are to start thinking differently, put off our old selves, and put on our new selves! In Christ, we have been created to be like God! Are you living like it? As Christians, the Bible says that we are new creations. And yet, so often, Christians struggle with old ways of living. Why? In today’s message, Pastor Mark explains that often the problem is the way we think as Christians. If we are going to live differently, we have to think differently! If I see myself as the same person I was before, just forgiven, then I won’t live differently! God says we are to be renewed in the “attitude of our minds.” We are to start thinking differently, put off our old selves, and put on our new selves! In Christ, we have been created to be like God! Are you living like it? http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000013144/LFL20161013.mp357f69389783b3.mp3 Thu, 13 Oct 2016 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer God has a purpose in mind for you as a believer in Christ! And it’s more than you might think! Many people think that Christianity is getting a “ticket to Heaven” and that’s it! Not true! In today’s message, Pastor Mark reminds us that God is up to something more. Christianity is not just about getting to Heaven but about actually following Jesus Christ! God’s desire is to change you into the image and likeness of His Son. Why? Because His Son, Jesus, is the “brightness of His glory and the express image of His person”! He wants you to be too! Follow Christ and you will be changed! God has a purpose in mind for you as a believer in Christ! And it’s more than you might think! Many people think that Christianity is getting a “ticket to Heaven” and that’s it! Not true! In today’s message, Pastor Mark reminds us that God is up to something more. Christianity is not just about getting to Heaven but about actually following Jesus Christ! God’s desire is to change you into the image and likeness of His Son. Why? Because His Son, Jesus, is the “brightness of His glory and the express image of His person”! He wants you to be too! Follow Christ and you will be changed! God has a purpose in mind for you as a believer in Christ! And it’s more than you might think! Many people think that Christianity is getting a “ticket to Heaven” and that’s it! Not true! In today’s message, Pastor Mark reminds us that God is up to something more. Christianity is not just about getting to Heaven but about actually following Jesus Christ! God’s desire is to change you into the image and likeness of His Son. Why? Because His Son, Jesus, is the “brightness of His glory and the express image of His person”! He wants you to be too! Follow Christ and you will be changed! http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000013145/LFL20161012.mp357f693e57bd4b.mp3 Wed, 12 Oct 2016 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer What does it mean to follow Jesus Christ? Sadly, some people believe it is nothing more than “Hell insurance” - where I get my ticket to Heaven and go on living my life as I want. That’s not following Jesus! In today’s message, Pastor Mark challenges us to become followers of Christ with an expectation to be changed! Jesus transforms lives – in a good way! Will it be hard at times? Of course it will! But God wants to transform us into the image of His Son, Jesus Christ. And that is the best YOU, you can be! Are you a follower of Christ? Will you welcome being changed into what God wants you to be? What does it mean to follow Jesus Christ? Sadly, some people believe it is nothing more than “Hell insurance” - where I get my ticket to Heaven and go on living my life as I want. That’s not following Jesus! In today’s message, Pastor Mark challenges us to become followers of Christ with an expectation to be changed! Jesus transforms lives – in a good way! Will it be hard at times? Of course it will! But God wants to transform us into the image of His Son, Jesus Christ. And that is the best YOU, you can be! Are you a follower of Christ? Will you welcome being changed into what God wants you to be? What does it mean to follow Jesus Christ? Sadly, some people believe it is nothing more than “Hell insurance” - where I get my ticket to Heaven and go on living my life as I want. That’s not following Jesus! In today’s message, Pastor Mark challenges us to become followers of Christ with an expectation to be changed! Jesus transforms lives – in a good way! Will it be hard at times? Of course it will! But God wants to transform us into the image of His Son, Jesus Christ. And that is the best YOU, you can be! Are you a follower of Christ? Will you welcome being changed into what God wants you to be? http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000013146/LFL20161011.mp357f694339a881.mp3 Tue, 11 Oct 2016 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer Sadly the divorce rate in the Church is nearly as bad as the world. This is just a symptom of a deeper problem. In today’s message, Pastor Mark warns us that if we are too much like the world, then people in the world will never respect us enough to listen to us! We have to show them something different! We have to have something better to offer them! As Pastor Mark shares, if we were in a country where persecution was rampant, things would be different. We wouldn’t be caught up so much in the distractions of this world. Are you ready to show the world a different Christianity? Sadly the divorce rate in the Church is nearly as bad as the world. This is just a symptom of a deeper problem. In today’s message, Pastor Mark warns us that if we are too much like the world, then people in the world will never respect us enough to listen to us! We have to show them something different! We have to have something better to offer them! As Pastor Mark shares, if we were in a country where persecution was rampant, things would be different. We wouldn’t be caught up so much in the distractions of this world. Are you ready to show the world a different Christianity? Sadly the divorce rate in the Church is nearly as bad as the world. This is just a symptom of a deeper problem. In today’s message, Pastor Mark warns us that if we are too much like the world, then people in the world will never respect us enough to listen to us! We have to show them something different! We have to have something better to offer them! As Pastor Mark shares, if we were in a country where persecution was rampant, things would be different. We wouldn’t be caught up so much in the distractions of this world. Are you ready to show the world a different Christianity? http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000013147/LFL20161010.mp357f694825514a.mp3 Mon, 10 Oct 2016 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer The Bible says that Satan goes about on the earth “seeking whom he may devour”! This means he is on the offensive! In the meantime, the Church is seemingly on the defensive. In today’s message, Pastor Mark challenges us as Christians to be on the offensive in taking the Gospel to those around us! Satan doesn’t want to see people set free with the truth of the Gospel. His desire is to keep them bound in sin! Jesus wants to set them free! In order to do this, the Church must fulfill her mission! Are you on the offensive or defensive? Are you taking ground from the enemy? The Bible says that Satan goes about on the earth “seeking whom he may devour”! This means he is on the offensive! In the meantime, the Church is seemingly on the defensive. In today’s message, Pastor Mark challenges us as Christians to be on the offensive in taking the Gospel to those around us! Satan doesn’t want to see people set free with the truth of the Gospel. His desire is to keep them bound in sin! Jesus wants to set them free! In order to do this, the Church must fulfill her mission! Are you on the offensive or defensive? Are you taking ground from the enemy? The Bible says that Satan goes about on the earth “seeking whom he may devour”! This means he is on the offensive! In the meantime, the Church is seemingly on the defensive. In today’s message, Pastor Mark challenges us as Christians to be on the offensive in taking the Gospel to those around us! Satan doesn’t want to see people set free with the truth of the Gospel. His desire is to keep them bound in sin! Jesus wants to set them free! In order to do this, the Church must fulfill her mission! Are you on the offensive or defensive? Are you taking ground from the enemy? http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000012788/LFL20161007.mp357ed20e29d5d4.mp3 Fri, 07 Oct 2016 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer God wants us to take the message of the cross to the streets. People need to hear the message of God’s forgiveness! However, when we do that, we can expect a battle! In today’s message, Pastor Mark warns us that life is not a playground, it’s a battlefield! Satan will bring tremendous resistance to our taking God’s message to the streets. However, we also can remember that neither he nor anyone else can overcome us! Jesus promised that the gates of Hell would not prevail against His Church! In other words, we need not worry that the enemy can keep us from fulfilling our mission! God wants us to take the message of the cross to the streets. People need to hear the message of God’s forgiveness! However, when we do that, we can expect a battle! In today’s message, Pastor Mark warns us that life is not a playground, it’s a battlefield! Satan will bring tremendous resistance to our taking God’s message to the streets. However, we also can remember that neither he nor anyone else can overcome us! Jesus promised that the gates of Hell would not prevail against His Church! In other words, we need not worry that the enemy can keep us from fulfilling our mission! God wants us to take the message of the cross to the streets. People need to hear the message of God’s forgiveness! However, when we do that, we can expect a battle! In today’s message, Pastor Mark warns us that life is not a playground, it’s a battlefield! Satan will bring tremendous resistance to our taking God’s message to the streets. However, we also can remember that neither he nor anyone else can overcome us! Jesus promised that the gates of Hell would not prevail against His Church! In other words, we need not worry that the enemy can keep us from fulfilling our mission! http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000012789/LFL20161006.mp357ed213485680.mp3 Thu, 06 Oct 2016 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer Many are under the mistaken notion that they can just “join” the Church. This is why so many churches are filled with people who are outwardly religious but inwardly unchanged. In today’s message, Pastor Mark reminds us that people cannot just join the church as if they were joining a club! Jesus told Nicodemus, “You must be born again!” This is a spiritual transaction that occurs by receiving Jesus Christ by faith. Only those who believe and receive Jesus Christ become members of His Body, the Church. Are you part of the TRUE Church – the living body of Christ? Many are under the mistaken notion that they can just “join” the Church. This is why so many churches are filled with people who are outwardly religious but inwardly unchanged. In today’s message, Pastor Mark reminds us that people cannot just join the church as if they were joining a club! Jesus told Nicodemus, “You must be born again!” This is a spiritual transaction that occurs by receiving Jesus Christ by faith. Only those who believe and receive Jesus Christ become members of His Body, the Church. Are you part of the TRUE Church – the living body of Christ? Many are under the mistaken notion that they can just “join” the Church. This is why so many churches are filled with people who are outwardly religious but inwardly unchanged. In today’s message, Pastor Mark reminds us that people cannot just join the church as if they were joining a club! Jesus told Nicodemus, “You must be born again!” This is a spiritual transaction that occurs by receiving Jesus Christ by faith. Only those who believe and receive Jesus Christ become members of His Body, the Church. Are you part of the TRUE Church – the living body of Christ? http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000012790/LFL20161005.mp357ed2182db03e.mp3 Wed, 05 Oct 2016 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer It has been a debate that has been in the church for centuries. It has divided Protestants and Catholics for many years. What did Jesus mean when He said to Peter, “On this Rock I will build my church?” Was He speaking of Peter or his confession of Him as the Messiah? In today’s message, Pastor Mark shows from God’s Word that even Peter did not believe Jesus was referring to him. Jesus was going to build the foundation of His church upon Himself – the Cornerstone. And He was going to make all of us who believe “living stones” in the building of His Church! It has been a debate that has been in the church for centuries. It has divided Protestants and Catholics for many years. What did Jesus mean when He said to Peter, “On this Rock I will build my church?” Was He speaking of Peter or his confession of Him as the Messiah? In today’s message, Pastor Mark shows from God’s Word that even Peter did not believe Jesus was referring to him. Jesus was going to build the foundation of His church upon Himself – the Cornerstone. And He was going to make all of us who believe “living stones” in the building of His Church! It has been a debate that has been in the church for centuries. It has divided Protestants and Catholics for many years. What did Jesus mean when He said to Peter, “On this Rock I will build my church?” Was He speaking of Peter or his confession of Him as the Messiah? In today’s message, Pastor Mark shows from God’s Word that even Peter did not believe Jesus was referring to him. Jesus was going to build the foundation of His church upon Himself – the Cornerstone. And He was going to make all of us who believe “living stones” in the building of His Church! http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000012791/LFL20161004.mp357ed21d2d79a7.mp3 Tue, 04 Oct 2016 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer We all, as humans, have a question that we must answer for ourselves. The answer to this question will determine your eternal destiny! The good thing is that God has given us the answer to this question in His Word. In today’s message, Pastor Mark reminds us of the most important question we will ever wrestle with: “Who do you say that Jesus is?” It was first asked of the disciples. Is He a just a good man? A great moral teacher? One of many ways to God? On Judgment Day, your answer will determine whether you spend eternity with God or apart from Him! Read God’s Word and get it right! We all, as humans, have a question that we must answer for ourselves. The answer to this question will determine your eternal destiny! The good thing is that God has given us the answer to this question in His Word. In today’s message, Pastor Mark reminds us of the most important question we will ever wrestle with: “Who do you say that Jesus is?” It was first asked of the disciples. Is He a just a good man? A great moral teacher? One of many ways to God? On Judgment Day, your answer will determine whether you spend eternity with God or apart from Him! Read God’s Word and get it right! We all, as humans, have a question that we must answer for ourselves. The answer to this question will determine your eternal destiny! The good thing is that God has given us the answer to this question in His Word. In today’s message, Pastor Mark reminds us of the most important question we will ever wrestle with: “Who do you say that Jesus is?” It was first asked of the disciples. Is He a just a good man? A great moral teacher? One of many ways to God? On Judgment Day, your answer will determine whether you spend eternity with God or apart from Him! Read God’s Word and get it right! http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000012792/LFL20161003.mp357ed222218e3a.mp3 Mon, 03 Oct 2016 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer 1When you hear people talk about the End Times and the current signs 2and wonders...how does that make you feel? If most of us were honest, 3we would say that even though we're excited for the final outcome, 4we're also nervous. You see, when we sit down and look at the things 5which are to come, it can be a bit overwhelming. However, as believers 6we must understand that God is in control. And if you believe in Him and 7walk according to His Word, HE will take care of you. Pastor Mark tells 8us that we are to encourage one another during these times. We are to 9share the good news with the lost and uplift our brothers and sisters as we do the will of the Lord. 1When you hear people talk about the End Times and the current signs 2and wonders...how does that make you feel? If most of us were honest, 3we would say that even though we're excited for the final outcome, 4we're also nervous. You see, when we sit down and look at the things 5which are to come, it can be a bit overwhelming. However, as believers 6we must understand that God is in control. And if you believe in Him and 7walk according to His Word, HE will take care of you. Pastor Mark tells 8us that we are to encourage one another during these times. We are to 9share the good news with the lost and uplift our brothers and sisters as we do the will of the Lord. 1When you hear people talk about the End Times and the current signs 2and wonders...how does that make you feel? If most of us were honest, 3we would say that even though we're excited for the final outcome, 4we're also nervous. You see, when we sit down and look at the things 5which are to come, it can be a bit overwhelming. However, as believers 6we must understand that God is in control. And if you believe in Him and 7walk according to His Word, HE will take care of you. Pastor Mark tells 8us that we are to encourage one another during these times. We are to 9share the good news with the lost and uplift our brothers and sisters as we do the will of the Lord. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000012408/LFL20160930.mp357d83d12b2005.mp3 Fri, 30 Sep 2016 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer 1Our existence on this earth is more than just flesh and bones. We have 2a soul...a spirit. And when we pass away, our soul MUST go somewhere. 3We have to make our decision as to where we will spend eternity now, 4while we still have breath...rather than waiting until its too late. You see, 5regardless of whether we die now or our life is taken during the end 6times, we still have the same choices. We can choose to live our own 7life, living by our own rules...OR we can choose to accept the gift of 8salvation, offered by God. It is HIS desire that we walk in obedience to 9Him. In fact, Pastor Mark tells us that we are to be HOT for the Lord. We are to serve Him in love. 1Our existence on this earth is more than just flesh and bones. We have 2a soul...a spirit. And when we pass away, our soul MUST go somewhere. 3We have to make our decision as to where we will spend eternity now, 4while we still have breath...rather than waiting until its too late. You see, 5regardless of whether we die now or our life is taken during the end 6times, we still have the same choices. We can choose to live our own 7life, living by our own rules...OR we can choose to accept the gift of 8salvation, offered by God. It is HIS desire that we walk in obedience to 9Him. In fact, Pastor Mark tells us that we are to be HOT for the Lord. We are to serve Him in love. 1Our existence on this earth is more than just flesh and bones. We have 2a soul...a spirit. And when we pass away, our soul MUST go somewhere. 3We have to make our decision as to where we will spend eternity now, 4while we still have breath...rather than waiting until its too late. You see, 5regardless of whether we die now or our life is taken during the end 6times, we still have the same choices. We can choose to live our own 7life, living by our own rules...OR we can choose to accept the gift of 8salvation, offered by God. It is HIS desire that we walk in obedience to 9Him. In fact, Pastor Mark tells us that we are to be HOT for the Lord. We are to serve Him in love. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000012409/LFL20160929.mp357d83d6a5350e.mp3 Thu, 29 Sep 2016 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer 1The return of Jesus...the End Times...the Last Days. These are all 2common topics among believers today. We all understand that one day, 3the Lord will return for His bride and it is that anticipation that has 4sparked much debate over when His return will be. In today's teaching, 5Pastor Mark talks to us about the signs of the times. How we can see 6and hear wars and rumors of wars. We witness natural disasters...chaos 7in religion and politics. And of course, the constant tension that 8surrounds the nation of Israel. We also talk about LYING signs and 9wonders and how we must be seeking the Lord to be able to determine what is of God and what is not. 1The return of Jesus...the End Times...the Last Days. These are all 2common topics among believers today. We all understand that one day, 3the Lord will return for His bride and it is that anticipation that has 4sparked much debate over when His return will be. In today's teaching, 5Pastor Mark talks to us about the signs of the times. How we can see 6and hear wars and rumors of wars. We witness natural disasters...chaos 7in religion and politics. And of course, the constant tension that 8surrounds the nation of Israel. We also talk about LYING signs and 9wonders and how we must be seeking the Lord to be able to determine what is of God and what is not. 1The return of Jesus...the End Times...the Last Days. These are all 2common topics among believers today. We all understand that one day, 3the Lord will return for His bride and it is that anticipation that has 4sparked much debate over when His return will be. In today's teaching, 5Pastor Mark talks to us about the signs of the times. How we can see 6and hear wars and rumors of wars. We witness natural disasters...chaos 7in religion and politics. And of course, the constant tension that 8surrounds the nation of Israel. We also talk about LYING signs and 9wonders and how we must be seeking the Lord to be able to determine what is of God and what is not. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000012410/LFL20160928.mp357d83dbf42d15.mp3 Wed, 28 Sep 2016 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer 1Throughout the Bible we read passages where God expresses His love 2for all peoples. This is evident in that He sent His only Son to be the 3ultimate sacrifice for both the Jew AND the Gentile. That if they believe 4in HIM, they will not perish, but will spend eternity in Heaven with the 5Father. Today, we hear Pastor Mark teaching on faith. This very faith 6that it took to believe in Jesus is the same faith that we must use to step 7out in obedience with...TODAY. You see, once we become Christians, we 8aren't supposed to just sit and maintain our old lifestyle. We are to put 9that faith into action...tellings others the powerful testimony of God's life-changing grace in our lives! 1Throughout the Bible we read passages where God expresses His love 2for all peoples. This is evident in that He sent His only Son to be the 3ultimate sacrifice for both the Jew AND the Gentile. That if they believe 4in HIM, they will not perish, but will spend eternity in Heaven with the 5Father. Today, we hear Pastor Mark teaching on faith. This very faith 6that it took to believe in Jesus is the same faith that we must use to step 7out in obedience with...TODAY. You see, once we become Christians, we 8aren't supposed to just sit and maintain our old lifestyle. We are to put 9that faith into action...tellings others the powerful testimony of God's life-changing grace in our lives! 1Throughout the Bible we read passages where God expresses His love 2for all peoples. This is evident in that He sent His only Son to be the 3ultimate sacrifice for both the Jew AND the Gentile. That if they believe 4in HIM, they will not perish, but will spend eternity in Heaven with the 5Father. Today, we hear Pastor Mark teaching on faith. This very faith 6that it took to believe in Jesus is the same faith that we must use to step 7out in obedience with...TODAY. You see, once we become Christians, we 8aren't supposed to just sit and maintain our old lifestyle. We are to put 9that faith into action...tellings others the powerful testimony of God's life-changing grace in our lives! http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000012411/LFL20160927.mp357d83e370392b.mp3 Tue, 27 Sep 2016 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer 1In the book of John, we see Jesus speaking. He tells His disciples that 2if they love Him...they will obey His commands. So we can see with this 3verse, as well as many others throughout the Bible, that Obedience to 4the Word of God is VITAL in the life of a believer. Both THEN and NOW. 5In today's teaching, Pastor Mark elaborates on this very point. He tells 6us that when God speaks, we are to step out in obedience. He makes 7mention of a particular verse in the Psalms that says...The steps of a 8good man are ordered by the Lord and He delights in His way. So you 9see, a desire to be obedient is so important to you and I as believers. 1In the book of John, we see Jesus speaking. He tells His disciples that 2if they love Him...they will obey His commands. So we can see with this 3verse, as well as many others throughout the Bible, that Obedience to 4the Word of God is VITAL in the life of a believer. Both THEN and NOW. 5In today's teaching, Pastor Mark elaborates on this very point. He tells 6us that when God speaks, we are to step out in obedience. He makes 7mention of a particular verse in the Psalms that says...The steps of a 8good man are ordered by the Lord and He delights in His way. So you 9see, a desire to be obedient is so important to you and I as believers. 1In the book of John, we see Jesus speaking. He tells His disciples that 2if they love Him...they will obey His commands. So we can see with this 3verse, as well as many others throughout the Bible, that Obedience to 4the Word of God is VITAL in the life of a believer. Both THEN and NOW. 5In today's teaching, Pastor Mark elaborates on this very point. He tells 6us that when God speaks, we are to step out in obedience. He makes 7mention of a particular verse in the Psalms that says...The steps of a 8good man are ordered by the Lord and He delights in His way. So you 9see, a desire to be obedient is so important to you and I as believers. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000012412/LFL20160926.mp357d83e97c6727.mp3 Mon, 26 Sep 2016 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer 1In the book of John, we see Jesus speaking. He tells His disciples that 2if they love Him...they will obey His commands. So we can see with this 3verse, as well as many others throughout the Bible, that Obedience to 4the Word of God is VITAL in the life of a believer. Both THEN and NOW. 5In today's teaching, Pastor Mark elaborates on this very point. He tells 6us that when God speaks, we are to step out in obedience. He makes 7mention of a particular verse in the Psalms that says...The steps of a 8good man are ordered by the Lord and He delights in His way. So you 9see, a desire to be obedient is so important to you and I as believers. 1In the book of John, we see Jesus speaking. He tells His disciples that 2if they love Him...they will obey His commands. So we can see with this 3verse, as well as many others throughout the Bible, that Obedience to 4the Word of God is VITAL in the life of a believer. Both THEN and NOW. 5In today's teaching, Pastor Mark elaborates on this very point. He tells 6us that when God speaks, we are to step out in obedience. He makes 7mention of a particular verse in the Psalms that says...The steps of a 8good man are ordered by the Lord and He delights in His way. So you 9see, a desire to be obedient is so important to you and I as believers. 1In the book of John, we see Jesus speaking. He tells His disciples that 2if they love Him...they will obey His commands. So we can see with this 3verse, as well as many others throughout the Bible, that Obedience to 4the Word of God is VITAL in the life of a believer. Both THEN and NOW. 5In today's teaching, Pastor Mark elaborates on this very point. He tells 6us that when God speaks, we are to step out in obedience. He makes 7mention of a particular verse in the Psalms that says...The steps of a 8good man are ordered by the Lord and He delights in His way. So you 9see, a desire to be obedient is so important to you and I as believers. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000012428/LFL20160923.mp357d850c17f8a1.mp3 Fri, 23 Sep 2016 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer 1Believer, have you ever stopped for a moment to ask yourself, “Is this 2REALLY what God's Word says?” If not, then its important that you do 3so. Pastor Mark explains that there are many people walking around, in 4ignorance, not knowing the Truth from the lie. They blindly follow the 5rules and traditions of man without even considering whether or not the 6Lord has ordained them. You see, as humans, we are natural followers. 7So, its vital that we continually remind ourselves to look to God rather 8than man. For man's ways will only lead to death, but God's Ways are 9True and will lead us to life. As believers, we should follow the Lord. 1Believer, have you ever stopped for a moment to ask yourself, “Is this 2REALLY what God's Word says?” If not, then its important that you do 3so. Pastor Mark explains that there are many people walking around, in 4ignorance, not knowing the Truth from the lie. They blindly follow the 5rules and traditions of man without even considering whether or not the 6Lord has ordained them. You see, as humans, we are natural followers. 7So, its vital that we continually remind ourselves to look to God rather 8than man. For man's ways will only lead to death, but God's Ways are 9True and will lead us to life. As believers, we should follow the Lord. 1Believer, have you ever stopped for a moment to ask yourself, “Is this 2REALLY what God's Word says?” If not, then its important that you do 3so. Pastor Mark explains that there are many people walking around, in 4ignorance, not knowing the Truth from the lie. They blindly follow the 5rules and traditions of man without even considering whether or not the 6Lord has ordained them. You see, as humans, we are natural followers. 7So, its vital that we continually remind ourselves to look to God rather 8than man. For man's ways will only lead to death, but God's Ways are 9True and will lead us to life. As believers, we should follow the Lord. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000012429/LFL20160922.mp357d85127c90a7.mp3 Thu, 22 Sep 2016 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer 1God's Word is Truth. It is timeless...it never changes. The Words within 2the Holy Scriptures are still for us today. In fact, we are commanded not 3to add to or take away from God's Word. Any attempt to alter the Bible 4is a man-made effort and is wrong in the eyes of the Lord. How dare we 5think that we can make better that which has already been made perfect? 6We should never allow man's tradition replace the truth of God's Word! 7As believers, we are natural followers. So we need to know who it is we 8are actually following. Don't allow a man or man's ideas lead you. Look 9to the Father for guidance. He is the ONLY source of Truth. 1God's Word is Truth. It is timeless...it never changes. The Words within 2the Holy Scriptures are still for us today. In fact, we are commanded not 3to add to or take away from God's Word. Any attempt to alter the Bible 4is a man-made effort and is wrong in the eyes of the Lord. How dare we 5think that we can make better that which has already been made perfect? 6We should never allow man's tradition replace the truth of God's Word! 7As believers, we are natural followers. So we need to know who it is we 8are actually following. Don't allow a man or man's ideas lead you. Look 9to the Father for guidance. He is the ONLY source of Truth. 1God's Word is Truth. It is timeless...it never changes. The Words within 2the Holy Scriptures are still for us today. In fact, we are commanded not 3to add to or take away from God's Word. Any attempt to alter the Bible 4is a man-made effort and is wrong in the eyes of the Lord. How dare we 5think that we can make better that which has already been made perfect? 6We should never allow man's tradition replace the truth of God's Word! 7As believers, we are natural followers. So we need to know who it is we 8are actually following. Don't allow a man or man's ideas lead you. Look 9to the Father for guidance. He is the ONLY source of Truth. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000012430/LFL20160921.mp357d8517901742.mp3 Wed, 21 Sep 2016 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer 1Failure is a doomed word in our vocabulary today. EVERYONE is afraid 2to fail. In fact, this fear of failure keeps a lot of people from stepping out 3in faith. Well in today's study, Pastor Mark teaches us that the only time 4we NEED to fear is when step out WITHOUT the leading of the Lord. You 5see, when we step out in obedience to the Scriptures, He will protect us. 6However, if we decide to go out on our own, there's no one there to catch 7us when we fail. Christian, to grow in our faith venture, we must be 8willing to trust in the Lord and walk in obedience to His Word! And as we 9continue in faith, constantly focusing on HIM, HE will give us the courage we need to press on. 1Failure is a doomed word in our vocabulary today. EVERYONE is afraid 2to fail. In fact, this fear of failure keeps a lot of people from stepping out 3in faith. Well in today's study, Pastor Mark teaches us that the only time 4we NEED to fear is when step out WITHOUT the leading of the Lord. You 5see, when we step out in obedience to the Scriptures, He will protect us. 6However, if we decide to go out on our own, there's no one there to catch 7us when we fail. Christian, to grow in our faith venture, we must be 8willing to trust in the Lord and walk in obedience to His Word! And as we 9continue in faith, constantly focusing on HIM, HE will give us the courage we need to press on. 1Failure is a doomed word in our vocabulary today. EVERYONE is afraid 2to fail. In fact, this fear of failure keeps a lot of people from stepping out 3in faith. Well in today's study, Pastor Mark teaches us that the only time 4we NEED to fear is when step out WITHOUT the leading of the Lord. You 5see, when we step out in obedience to the Scriptures, He will protect us. 6However, if we decide to go out on our own, there's no one there to catch 7us when we fail. Christian, to grow in our faith venture, we must be 8willing to trust in the Lord and walk in obedience to His Word! And as we 9continue in faith, constantly focusing on HIM, HE will give us the courage we need to press on. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000012431/LFL20160920.mp357d851cc89b8b.mp3 Tue, 20 Sep 2016 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer 1As believers in God we're constantly learning how to surrender 2ourselves to the Lord and trust in Him. This is all a part of our venture of 3faith. Today, Pastor Mark continues discussing what it means to be on a 4continual faith venture. He reminds us that in our to grow our faith, it 5must be tested, it must be exercised. We need to be willing to step out 6and trust that God knows what's best for our lives. Christian, this doesn't 7have to be scary! Don't you know that God is in control!? We can't allow 8fear to keep us from walking in obedience. Remember when Jesus told 9His disciples to “take courage”...”don't be afraid”? That same message is for us today. 1As believers in God we're constantly learning how to surrender 2ourselves to the Lord and trust in Him. This is all a part of our venture of 3faith. Today, Pastor Mark continues discussing what it means to be on a 4continual faith venture. He reminds us that in our to grow our faith, it 5must be tested, it must be exercised. We need to be willing to step out 6and trust that God knows what's best for our lives. Christian, this doesn't 7have to be scary! Don't you know that God is in control!? We can't allow 8fear to keep us from walking in obedience. Remember when Jesus told 9His disciples to “take courage”...”don't be afraid”? That same message is for us today. 1As believers in God we're constantly learning how to surrender 2ourselves to the Lord and trust in Him. This is all a part of our venture of 3faith. Today, Pastor Mark continues discussing what it means to be on a 4continual faith venture. He reminds us that in our to grow our faith, it 5must be tested, it must be exercised. We need to be willing to step out 6and trust that God knows what's best for our lives. Christian, this doesn't 7have to be scary! Don't you know that God is in control!? We can't allow 8fear to keep us from walking in obedience. Remember when Jesus told 9His disciples to “take courage”...”don't be afraid”? That same message is for us today. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000012432/LFL20160919.mp357d8523281abf.mp3 Mon, 19 Sep 2016 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer 1Our walk with the Lord is like a race or a great adventure. And much like 2a race, there are times of fatigue, times of weakness, moments of 3discouragment and even times when you feel like giving up. Thankfully, 4this adventure with the Father has more to offer than just a ribbon or 5trophy of completion. OUR adventure with the Lord will end with a 6great reward in Heaven. In today's lesson, Pastor Mark explains to us 7 that God designed our lives to be a venture of faith. That to succeed on 8this venture, faith must be exercised to grow. These times of growth 9come from going through trials and learning to keep our eyes focused on God and trusting in Him. 1Our walk with the Lord is like a race or a great adventure. And much like 2a race, there are times of fatigue, times of weakness, moments of 3discouragment and even times when you feel like giving up. Thankfully, 4this adventure with the Father has more to offer than just a ribbon or 5trophy of completion. OUR adventure with the Lord will end with a 6great reward in Heaven. In today's lesson, Pastor Mark explains to us 7 that God designed our lives to be a venture of faith. That to succeed on 8this venture, faith must be exercised to grow. These times of growth 9come from going through trials and learning to keep our eyes focused on God and trusting in Him. 1Our walk with the Lord is like a race or a great adventure. And much like 2a race, there are times of fatigue, times of weakness, moments of 3discouragment and even times when you feel like giving up. Thankfully, 4this adventure with the Father has more to offer than just a ribbon or 5trophy of completion. OUR adventure with the Lord will end with a 6great reward in Heaven. In today's lesson, Pastor Mark explains to us 7 that God designed our lives to be a venture of faith. That to succeed on 8this venture, faith must be exercised to grow. These times of growth 9come from going through trials and learning to keep our eyes focused on God and trusting in Him. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000012319/LFL20160916.mp357d1b256e9255.mp3 Fri, 16 Sep 2016 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer 1Later in the book of Matthew we will read where Jesus says, “Love the 2Lord you God with all your heart, soul and mind,” We understand this to 3be the first and greatest commandment. Then He says, “Love your 4neighbor as yourself.” These verses are very important because they 5pertain to what Pastor Mark is teaching today. We are to love others. 7We're to love them according to the Scriptures. God desires that we have 8a willingness to serve, a fire in our hearts to share the Truth and 9compassion to help those in need. When we realize that all we truly need 10is GOD, then these things will become easier by His grace. 1Later in the book of Matthew we will read where Jesus says, “Love the 2Lord you God with all your heart, soul and mind,” We understand this to 3be the first and greatest commandment. Then He says, “Love your 4neighbor as yourself.” These verses are very important because they 5pertain to what Pastor Mark is teaching today. We are to love others. 7We're to love them according to the Scriptures. God desires that we have 8a willingness to serve, a fire in our hearts to share the Truth and 9compassion to help those in need. When we realize that all we truly need 10is GOD, then these things will become easier by His grace. 1Later in the book of Matthew we will read where Jesus says, “Love the 2Lord you God with all your heart, soul and mind,” We understand this to 3be the first and greatest commandment. Then He says, “Love your 4neighbor as yourself.” These verses are very important because they 5pertain to what Pastor Mark is teaching today. We are to love others. 7We're to love them according to the Scriptures. God desires that we have 8a willingness to serve, a fire in our hearts to share the Truth and 9compassion to help those in need. When we realize that all we truly need 10is GOD, then these things will become easier by His grace. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000012320/LFL20160915.mp357d1b2bcdc71d.mp3 Thu, 15 Sep 2016 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer 1Today Pastor Mark discusses three different points: The NEEDS, The 2RESOURCES and the RESULTS. He talks about how God will always 3meet the needs of His people. Do you remember the story of how Jesus 4fed a multitude of people with just a few loaves of bread and a couple 5fish? Just look at how He provided! Believer, this is the very same 6Lord that WE follow. So don't you think He will provide for us...just like 7He did back then? Certainly! In this story we also see how God not only 8provided for the multitude, but He also showed the disciples the power of 9God! They got to see, first hand, how Jesus taught the people, loved 10them and fed them. And in all this, we can see the might and power of God. 1Today Pastor Mark discusses three different points: The NEEDS, The 2RESOURCES and the RESULTS. He talks about how God will always 3meet the needs of His people. Do you remember the story of how Jesus 4fed a multitude of people with just a few loaves of bread and a couple 5fish? Just look at how He provided! Believer, this is the very same 6Lord that WE follow. So don't you think He will provide for us...just like 7He did back then? Certainly! In this story we also see how God not only 8provided for the multitude, but He also showed the disciples the power of 9God! They got to see, first hand, how Jesus taught the people, loved 10them and fed them. And in all this, we can see the might and power of God. 1Today Pastor Mark discusses three different points: The NEEDS, The 2RESOURCES and the RESULTS. He talks about how God will always 3meet the needs of His people. Do you remember the story of how Jesus 4fed a multitude of people with just a few loaves of bread and a couple 5fish? Just look at how He provided! Believer, this is the very same 6Lord that WE follow. So don't you think He will provide for us...just like 7He did back then? Certainly! In this story we also see how God not only 8provided for the multitude, but He also showed the disciples the power of 9God! They got to see, first hand, how Jesus taught the people, loved 10them and fed them. And in all this, we can see the might and power of God. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000012321/LFL20160914.mp357d1b32315d66.mp3 Wed, 14 Sep 2016 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer 1If you were to ask people today, Who is Jesus? You would get many 2different responses. Some may say He's the Son of God, others might 3suggest that He was just a prophet. You will also run into those who 4would say He is the brother of Satan or that He never really existed. Now, 5we can sit and debate who WE think Jesus is, but none of that matters. 6Today, Pastor Mark will be pointing out what the Word of God says about 7Jesus. And believer, what it boils down to is this: If you SAY you believe 8in Jesus, but then follow YOUR OWN version of Him...rather than the 9TRUE definition in the Scriptures, then you are not following Him at all! 1If you were to ask people today, Who is Jesus? You would get many 2different responses. Some may say He's the Son of God, others might 3suggest that He was just a prophet. You will also run into those who 4would say He is the brother of Satan or that He never really existed. Now, 5we can sit and debate who WE think Jesus is, but none of that matters. 6Today, Pastor Mark will be pointing out what the Word of God says about 7Jesus. And believer, what it boils down to is this: If you SAY you believe 8in Jesus, but then follow YOUR OWN version of Him...rather than the 9TRUE definition in the Scriptures, then you are not following Him at all! 1If you were to ask people today, Who is Jesus? You would get many 2different responses. Some may say He's the Son of God, others might 3suggest that He was just a prophet. You will also run into those who 4would say He is the brother of Satan or that He never really existed. Now, 5we can sit and debate who WE think Jesus is, but none of that matters. 6Today, Pastor Mark will be pointing out what the Word of God says about 7Jesus. And believer, what it boils down to is this: If you SAY you believe 8in Jesus, but then follow YOUR OWN version of Him...rather than the 9TRUE definition in the Scriptures, then you are not following Him at all! http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000012322/LFL20160913.mp357d1b378cadbe.mp3 Tue, 13 Sep 2016 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer 1Many people today say that they believe in Jesus, however we must ask 2the question: Who is this Jesus you believe in? In today's teaching we 3look at the different versions of Jesus that we see throughout the world. 4Pastor Mark explains to us that regardless of what our definition of Jesus 5is...the only TRUE description of Him is found in the Scriptures! It 6doesn't matter who WE say He is...what matters is what the Word of God 7says about Him. And that is, that Jesus is God. He came as the Living 8Word to live as an example of holiness for us. Through Him, God made 9a way for us to receive forgiveness and salvation. There is NO other way we can be saved. 1Many people today say that they believe in Jesus, however we must ask 2the question: Who is this Jesus you believe in? In today's teaching we 3look at the different versions of Jesus that we see throughout the world. 4Pastor Mark explains to us that regardless of what our definition of Jesus 5is...the only TRUE description of Him is found in the Scriptures! It 6doesn't matter who WE say He is...what matters is what the Word of God 7says about Him. And that is, that Jesus is God. He came as the Living 8Word to live as an example of holiness for us. Through Him, God made 9a way for us to receive forgiveness and salvation. There is NO other way we can be saved. 1Many people today say that they believe in Jesus, however we must ask 2the question: Who is this Jesus you believe in? In today's teaching we 3look at the different versions of Jesus that we see throughout the world. 4Pastor Mark explains to us that regardless of what our definition of Jesus 5is...the only TRUE description of Him is found in the Scriptures! It 6doesn't matter who WE say He is...what matters is what the Word of God 7says about Him. And that is, that Jesus is God. He came as the Living 8Word to live as an example of holiness for us. Through Him, God made 9a way for us to receive forgiveness and salvation. There is NO other way we can be saved. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000012323/LFL20160912.mp357d1b3d540246.mp3 Mon, 12 Sep 2016 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer 1If you were to ask people today, Who is Jesus? You would get many 2different responses. Some may say He's the Son of God, others might 3suggest that He was just a prophet. You will also run into those who 4would say He is the brother of Satan or that He never really existed. Now, 5we can sit and debate who WE think Jesus is, but none of that matters. 6Today, Pastor Mark will be pointing out what the Word of God says about 7Jesus. And believer, what it boils down to is this: If you SAY you believe 8in Jesus, but then follow YOUR OWN version of Him...rather than the 9TRUE definition in the Scriptures, then you are not following Him at all! 1If you were to ask people today, Who is Jesus? You would get many 2different responses. Some may say He's the Son of God, others might 3suggest that He was just a prophet. You will also run into those who 4would say He is the brother of Satan or that He never really existed. Now, 5we can sit and debate who WE think Jesus is, but none of that matters. 6Today, Pastor Mark will be pointing out what the Word of God says about 7Jesus. And believer, what it boils down to is this: If you SAY you believe 8in Jesus, but then follow YOUR OWN version of Him...rather than the 9TRUE definition in the Scriptures, then you are not following Him at all! 1If you were to ask people today, Who is Jesus? You would get many 2different responses. Some may say He's the Son of God, others might 3suggest that He was just a prophet. You will also run into those who 4would say He is the brother of Satan or that He never really existed. Now, 5we can sit and debate who WE think Jesus is, but none of that matters. 6Today, Pastor Mark will be pointing out what the Word of God says about 7Jesus. And believer, what it boils down to is this: If you SAY you believe 8in Jesus, but then follow YOUR OWN version of Him...rather than the 9TRUE definition in the Scriptures, then you are not following Him at all! http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000012205/LFL20160909.mp357c865d2750d0.mp3 Fri, 09 Sep 2016 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer 1Many people today say that they believe in Jesus, however we must ask 2the question: Who is this Jesus you believe in? In today's teaching we 3look at the different versions of Jesus that we see throughout the world. 4Pastor Mark explains to us that regardless of what our definition of Jesus 5is...the only TRUE description of Him is found in the Scriptures! It 6doesn't matter who WE say He is...what matters is what the Word of God 7says about Him. And that is, that Jesus is God. He came as the Living 8Word to live as an example of holiness for us. Through Him, God made 9a way for us to receive forgiveness and salvation. There is NO other way we can be saved. 1Many people today say that they believe in Jesus, however we must ask 2the question: Who is this Jesus you believe in? In today's teaching we 3look at the different versions of Jesus that we see throughout the world. 4Pastor Mark explains to us that regardless of what our definition of Jesus 5is...the only TRUE description of Him is found in the Scriptures! It 6doesn't matter who WE say He is...what matters is what the Word of God 7says about Him. And that is, that Jesus is God. He came as the Living 8Word to live as an example of holiness for us. Through Him, God made 9a way for us to receive forgiveness and salvation. There is NO other way we can be saved. 1Many people today say that they believe in Jesus, however we must ask 2the question: Who is this Jesus you believe in? In today's teaching we 3look at the different versions of Jesus that we see throughout the world. 4Pastor Mark explains to us that regardless of what our definition of Jesus 5is...the only TRUE description of Him is found in the Scriptures! It 6doesn't matter who WE say He is...what matters is what the Word of God 7says about Him. And that is, that Jesus is God. He came as the Living 8Word to live as an example of holiness for us. Through Him, God made 9a way for us to receive forgiveness and salvation. There is NO other way we can be saved. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000012206/LFL20160908.mp357c8664838207.mp3 Thu, 08 Sep 2016 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer 1Today we learn the seriousness of following Jesus. You see, once you 2consider the reality of life...choices and consequences...and our eternal 3destinations...it all comes into perspective. What we say and do on this 4earth matters. The relationships we have, the work of our hands...none 5of these go unnoticed. By our choices...we say who we serve. If we say 6we love the Lord, but refuse to walk according to His Word, then we are 7liars. Pastor Mark explains to us that there are Truths in the Word of God. 8And if we do not believe in these Truths, then our eternal destination is 9Hell. Knowing the severity of this, should cause us to want to share our 10hope we have in Jesus! Believer, it is our responsibility to spread the Gospel! 1Today we learn the seriousness of following Jesus. You see, once you 2consider the reality of life...choices and consequences...and our eternal 3destinations...it all comes into perspective. What we say and do on this 4earth matters. The relationships we have, the work of our hands...none 5of these go unnoticed. By our choices...we say who we serve. If we say 6we love the Lord, but refuse to walk according to His Word, then we are 7liars. Pastor Mark explains to us that there are Truths in the Word of God. 8And if we do not believe in these Truths, then our eternal destination is 9Hell. Knowing the severity of this, should cause us to want to share our 10hope we have in Jesus! Believer, it is our responsibility to spread the Gospel! 1Today we learn the seriousness of following Jesus. You see, once you 2consider the reality of life...choices and consequences...and our eternal 3destinations...it all comes into perspective. What we say and do on this 4earth matters. The relationships we have, the work of our hands...none 5of these go unnoticed. By our choices...we say who we serve. If we say 6we love the Lord, but refuse to walk according to His Word, then we are 7liars. Pastor Mark explains to us that there are Truths in the Word of God. 8And if we do not believe in these Truths, then our eternal destination is 9Hell. Knowing the severity of this, should cause us to want to share our 10hope we have in Jesus! Believer, it is our responsibility to spread the Gospel! http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000012207/LFL20160907.mp357c866a044422.mp3 Wed, 07 Sep 2016 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer 1Today, we're once again looking at the parables spoken of by Jesus. We 2are learning that IF we have ears to hear, then we can understand the 3Truth being spoken of through these verses. Pastor Mark explains to 4us just how valuable we are in the eyes of the Lord. That He loves the 5whole World! It is His desire that NONE should perish, but that all would 6repent and turn to Him! Believer, we were created by God! He knows us 7from the inside out. Don't you think that WE as the CREATION should 8submit to GOD our Creator? For through this submission comes 9forgiveness and salvation! Why wouldn't we want to give up all we have 10and all we are to serve the God of the Universe...to spend eternity in Heaven Him? 1Today, we're once again looking at the parables spoken of by Jesus. We 2are learning that IF we have ears to hear, then we can understand the 3Truth being spoken of through these verses. Pastor Mark explains to 4us just how valuable we are in the eyes of the Lord. That He loves the 5whole World! It is His desire that NONE should perish, but that all would 6repent and turn to Him! Believer, we were created by God! He knows us 7from the inside out. Don't you think that WE as the CREATION should 8submit to GOD our Creator? For through this submission comes 9forgiveness and salvation! Why wouldn't we want to give up all we have 10and all we are to serve the God of the Universe...to spend eternity in Heaven Him? 1Today, we're once again looking at the parables spoken of by Jesus. We 2are learning that IF we have ears to hear, then we can understand the 3Truth being spoken of through these verses. Pastor Mark explains to 4us just how valuable we are in the eyes of the Lord. That He loves the 5whole World! It is His desire that NONE should perish, but that all would 6repent and turn to Him! Believer, we were created by God! He knows us 7from the inside out. Don't you think that WE as the CREATION should 8submit to GOD our Creator? For through this submission comes 9forgiveness and salvation! Why wouldn't we want to give up all we have 10and all we are to serve the God of the Universe...to spend eternity in Heaven Him? http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000012208/LFL20160906.mp357c866ef9ba5a.mp3 Tue, 06 Sep 2016 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer 1We read today the parable of the mustard seed. That even though its 2seed is tiny, when it grows, it produces one of the largest garden plants. 3Pastor Mark shows us that this is a picture of our relationship with the 4Father. That all we need is the faith the size of a mustard seed, but with 5a desire to know the Lord and a love for His Truth, that seed will grow. 6And over time, will continue to grow into the blessed life that God 7desires for us. So we are not to overlook the small steps that we take 8forward in our walk with God. We also learn about Yeast and how it 9creates growth...regardless of whether its representing sin or faith. So, 10whatever seeds we sow...we will see its growth...good or bad...and we will have to reap it. 1We read today the parable of the mustard seed. That even though its 2seed is tiny, when it grows, it produces one of the largest garden plants. 3Pastor Mark shows us that this is a picture of our relationship with the 4Father. That all we need is the faith the size of a mustard seed, but with 5a desire to know the Lord and a love for His Truth, that seed will grow. 6And over time, will continue to grow into the blessed life that God 7desires for us. So we are not to overlook the small steps that we take 8forward in our walk with God. We also learn about Yeast and how it 9creates growth...regardless of whether its representing sin or faith. So, 10whatever seeds we sow...we will see its growth...good or bad...and we will have to reap it. 1We read today the parable of the mustard seed. That even though its 2seed is tiny, when it grows, it produces one of the largest garden plants. 3Pastor Mark shows us that this is a picture of our relationship with the 4Father. That all we need is the faith the size of a mustard seed, but with 5a desire to know the Lord and a love for His Truth, that seed will grow. 6And over time, will continue to grow into the blessed life that God 7desires for us. So we are not to overlook the small steps that we take 8forward in our walk with God. We also learn about Yeast and how it 9creates growth...regardless of whether its representing sin or faith. So, 10whatever seeds we sow...we will see its growth...good or bad...and we will have to reap it. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000012209/LFL20160905.mp357c8674b3d6b7.mp3 Mon, 05 Sep 2016 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer 1We often hear the verse, “He who has ears to hear let Him hear what the 2Spirit says to the churches.” But what does it mean? Well today, Pastor 3Mark explains this passage to us. You see, Jesus often spoke in 4parables. And at times, they can seem puzzling, but IF we have a heart 5that desires to know the Truth, then we will be able to (by the Spirit) hear 6what the Lord is saying through these verses. In our flesh, we cannot 7understand the Scriptures, but through His Spirit, He can and WILL 8reveal His Truth. We also discuss the existence of good and evil. The 9”good” being the presence of the Lord. The bad, of course, being Satan 10and his influence. We must be listening for the Lord...ready to hear His voice to withstand evil. 1We often hear the verse, “He who has ears to hear let Him hear what the 2Spirit says to the churches.” But what does it mean? Well today, Pastor 3Mark explains this passage to us. You see, Jesus often spoke in 4parables. And at times, they can seem puzzling, but IF we have a heart 5that desires to know the Truth, then we will be able to (by the Spirit) hear 6what the Lord is saying through these verses. In our flesh, we cannot 7understand the Scriptures, but through His Spirit, He can and WILL 8reveal His Truth. We also discuss the existence of good and evil. The 9”good” being the presence of the Lord. The bad, of course, being Satan 10and his influence. We must be listening for the Lord...ready to hear His voice to withstand evil. 1We often hear the verse, “He who has ears to hear let Him hear what the 2Spirit says to the churches.” But what does it mean? Well today, Pastor 3Mark explains this passage to us. You see, Jesus often spoke in 4parables. And at times, they can seem puzzling, but IF we have a heart 5that desires to know the Truth, then we will be able to (by the Spirit) hear 6what the Lord is saying through these verses. In our flesh, we cannot 7understand the Scriptures, but through His Spirit, He can and WILL 8reveal His Truth. We also discuss the existence of good and evil. The 9”good” being the presence of the Lord. The bad, of course, being Satan 10and his influence. We must be listening for the Lord...ready to hear His voice to withstand evil. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000012051/LFL20160902.mp357bdd9d1da156.mp3 Fri, 02 Sep 2016 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer 1In today's study we're once again discussing the parable of the soil. 2Pastor Mark is asking the question: What kind of soil (or hearer) are you? 3When you hear the Word of God, does it fall on fertile ground and grow 4or does it sit on top and then blow away when the first gust of wind hits? 5We also look into the three great enemies we see in the Gospel. These 6are: Satan, our own flesh and the cares of this World. We must learn to 7seek the Lord through His Word in order to have victory over these foes. 8Pastor Mark also touches on fruitfulness. We learn from the book of 9John that TRUE disciples produce MUCH fruit and this fruit brings glory 10to our Heavenly Father. So if we hear and obey HIS Word, we will be fruitful! 1In today's study we're once again discussing the parable of the soil. 2Pastor Mark is asking the question: What kind of soil (or hearer) are you? 3When you hear the Word of God, does it fall on fertile ground and grow 4or does it sit on top and then blow away when the first gust of wind hits? 5We also look into the three great enemies we see in the Gospel. These 6are: Satan, our own flesh and the cares of this World. We must learn to 7seek the Lord through His Word in order to have victory over these foes. 8Pastor Mark also touches on fruitfulness. We learn from the book of 9John that TRUE disciples produce MUCH fruit and this fruit brings glory 10to our Heavenly Father. So if we hear and obey HIS Word, we will be fruitful! 1In today's study we're once again discussing the parable of the soil. 2Pastor Mark is asking the question: What kind of soil (or hearer) are you? 3When you hear the Word of God, does it fall on fertile ground and grow 4or does it sit on top and then blow away when the first gust of wind hits? 5We also look into the three great enemies we see in the Gospel. These 6are: Satan, our own flesh and the cares of this World. We must learn to 7seek the Lord through His Word in order to have victory over these foes. 8Pastor Mark also touches on fruitfulness. We learn from the book of 9John that TRUE disciples produce MUCH fruit and this fruit brings glory 10to our Heavenly Father. So if we hear and obey HIS Word, we will be fruitful! http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000012053/LFL20160901.mp357bdda4412b4b.mp3 Thu, 01 Sep 2016 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer 1Many people today are sold a different version of Christianity than the 2one represented in the Scriptures. They're told that if we accept Jesus 3as our Savior, all our problems will disappear...that life will be rosey and 4we will have no worries. But, God never promised this. In fact, there's a 5cost to follow Jesus...we must be willing to die to ourselves and follow 6Him. However, it will cost MUCH more if you choose to NOT follow after 7The Lord. Today, listen as Pastor Mark explains the parable of the soil. 8He asks the question, what type of soil or what type of HEARER are you? 9If we have ears to hear, then we will recognize the Truth when its 10presented. If we do not, then we can be easily deceived. 1Many people today are sold a different version of Christianity than the 2one represented in the Scriptures. They're told that if we accept Jesus 3as our Savior, all our problems will disappear...that life will be rosey and 4we will have no worries. But, God never promised this. In fact, there's a 5cost to follow Jesus...we must be willing to die to ourselves and follow 6Him. However, it will cost MUCH more if you choose to NOT follow after 7The Lord. Today, listen as Pastor Mark explains the parable of the soil. 8He asks the question, what type of soil or what type of HEARER are you? 9If we have ears to hear, then we will recognize the Truth when its 10presented. If we do not, then we can be easily deceived. 1Many people today are sold a different version of Christianity than the 2one represented in the Scriptures. They're told that if we accept Jesus 3as our Savior, all our problems will disappear...that life will be rosey and 4we will have no worries. But, God never promised this. In fact, there's a 5cost to follow Jesus...we must be willing to die to ourselves and follow 6Him. However, it will cost MUCH more if you choose to NOT follow after 7The Lord. Today, listen as Pastor Mark explains the parable of the soil. 8He asks the question, what type of soil or what type of HEARER are you? 9If we have ears to hear, then we will recognize the Truth when its 10presented. If we do not, then we can be easily deceived. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000012054/LFL20160831.mp357bdda8adc667.mp3 Wed, 31 Aug 2016 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer 1In today's study we discuss parables. According to Pastor Mark, a 2parable is a simple story (often a visual picture) illustrating a spiritual 3principle which may not be apparent to all hearers. We know from the 4reading of the Scriptures that spiritual understanding comes from a 5relationship with the Lord. One cannot fully grasp the Words of the Bible 6without the revelation given by the Holy Spirit. We also discuss some of 7the good deeds that are typically seen in the life of a believer: Godly 8character, Godly works, Godly witnessing, Godly giving and Godly 9praise. We learn that TRUE conversion and fruitfulness depends on 10HOW a person responds to the Holy Word of God. 1In today's study we discuss parables. According to Pastor Mark, a 2parable is a simple story (often a visual picture) illustrating a spiritual 3principle which may not be apparent to all hearers. We know from the 4reading of the Scriptures that spiritual understanding comes from a 5relationship with the Lord. One cannot fully grasp the Words of the Bible 6without the revelation given by the Holy Spirit. We also discuss some of 7the good deeds that are typically seen in the life of a believer: Godly 8character, Godly works, Godly witnessing, Godly giving and Godly 9praise. We learn that TRUE conversion and fruitfulness depends on 10HOW a person responds to the Holy Word of God. 1In today's study we discuss parables. According to Pastor Mark, a 2parable is a simple story (often a visual picture) illustrating a spiritual 3principle which may not be apparent to all hearers. We know from the 4reading of the Scriptures that spiritual understanding comes from a 5relationship with the Lord. One cannot fully grasp the Words of the Bible 6without the revelation given by the Holy Spirit. We also discuss some of 7the good deeds that are typically seen in the life of a believer: Godly 8character, Godly works, Godly witnessing, Godly giving and Godly 9praise. We learn that TRUE conversion and fruitfulness depends on 10HOW a person responds to the Holy Word of God. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000012055/LFL20160830.mp357bddae087db9.mp3 Tue, 30 Aug 2016 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer 1In today's study we discuss one of the most important points in the life 2of a believer: OBEDIENCE. You see, we must be very careful to not 3enter into religion. Meaning, we should simply focus on the Word of God 4and walking according to it rather than man's own interpretations, rules 5and regulations. Pastor Mark explains that when we take the council 6of man OVER the spiritual council of God – through His Word – then we 7are entering into dangerous territory. Believer, MAN is not the one who 8forgave you! Man is not the one who delivered you out of a life in Hell! 9So why allow man's religion to dictate how you live? The true sign of a 10believer is someone who confesses, believes and walks in obedience to the Scriptures. 1In today's study we discuss one of the most important points in the life 2of a believer: OBEDIENCE. You see, we must be very careful to not 3enter into religion. Meaning, we should simply focus on the Word of God 4and walking according to it rather than man's own interpretations, rules 5and regulations. Pastor Mark explains that when we take the council 6of man OVER the spiritual council of God – through His Word – then we 7are entering into dangerous territory. Believer, MAN is not the one who 8forgave you! Man is not the one who delivered you out of a life in Hell! 9So why allow man's religion to dictate how you live? The true sign of a 10believer is someone who confesses, believes and walks in obedience to the Scriptures. 1In today's study we discuss one of the most important points in the life 2of a believer: OBEDIENCE. You see, we must be very careful to not 3enter into religion. Meaning, we should simply focus on the Word of God 4and walking according to it rather than man's own interpretations, rules 5and regulations. Pastor Mark explains that when we take the council 6of man OVER the spiritual council of God – through His Word – then we 7are entering into dangerous territory. Believer, MAN is not the one who 8forgave you! Man is not the one who delivered you out of a life in Hell! 9So why allow man's religion to dictate how you live? The true sign of a 10believer is someone who confesses, believes and walks in obedience to the Scriptures. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000012056/LFL20160829.mp357bddb2a4b14a.mp3 Mon, 29 Aug 2016 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer Why do some people refuse to believe the truth of God’s Word? Well, some would say that it’s because they need to see a miracle in order to believe. However, today, Pastor Mark challenges that assumption! He points out scriptures that clearly show that even if people saw miracles – for some people – this would not be enough! Jesus said that if people would not believe the testimony of the Old Testament, they wouldn’t believe even if they saw someone rise from the dead! And we all have seen the powerful witness of God’s creation – yet some still push God’s truth away! Why do some people refuse to believe the truth of God’s Word? Well, some would say that it’s because they need to see a miracle in order to believe. However, today, Pastor Mark challenges that assumption! He points out scriptures that clearly show that even if people saw miracles – for some people – this would not be enough! Jesus said that if people would not believe the testimony of the Old Testament, they wouldn’t believe even if they saw someone rise from the dead! And we all have seen the powerful witness of God’s creation – yet some still push God’s truth away! Why do some people refuse to believe the truth of God’s Word? Well, some would say that it’s because they need to see a miracle in order to believe. However, today, Pastor Mark challenges that assumption! He points out scriptures that clearly show that even if people saw miracles – for some people – this would not be enough! Jesus said that if people would not believe the testimony of the Old Testament, they wouldn’t believe even if they saw someone rise from the dead! And we all have seen the powerful witness of God’s creation – yet some still push God’s truth away! http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000011936/LFL20160826.mp357b4acf9582cb.mp3 Fri, 26 Aug 2016 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer We need to understand that there is a real Satan and he can and does possess people! In today’s message, Pastor Mark reminds us that we live in a fallen world that is under the control of the evil one. And, unfortunately, he does possess people. This should be a stark warning to those who are not believers in Jesus Christ. However, for the Christian, we can take comfort in the fact that Satan CANNOT possess someone who is a believer because the Holy Spirit indwells him! Are you a follower of Christ? Are you possessed by the Holy Spirit? He is your only guarantee of safety! We need to understand that there is a real Satan and he can and does possess people! In today’s message, Pastor Mark reminds us that we live in a fallen world that is under the control of the evil one. And, unfortunately, he does possess people. This should be a stark warning to those who are not believers in Jesus Christ. However, for the Christian, we can take comfort in the fact that Satan CANNOT possess someone who is a believer because the Holy Spirit indwells him! Are you a follower of Christ? Are you possessed by the Holy Spirit? He is your only guarantee of safety! We need to understand that there is a real Satan and he can and does possess people! In today’s message, Pastor Mark reminds us that we live in a fallen world that is under the control of the evil one. And, unfortunately, he does possess people. This should be a stark warning to those who are not believers in Jesus Christ. However, for the Christian, we can take comfort in the fact that Satan CANNOT possess someone who is a believer because the Holy Spirit indwells him! Are you a follower of Christ? Are you possessed by the Holy Spirit? He is your only guarantee of safety! http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000011937/LFL20160825.mp357b4ad67e3e3f.mp3 Thu, 25 Aug 2016 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer What is the sign of a real Christian? Jesus didn’t leave us in doubt. He said, “If anyone loves Me, He will obey my teaching.” Obedience is the ultimate sign that one is a follower of Jesus Christ. In today’s message, Pastor Mark talks about the ultimate sign that we are followers of Christ. No one can lay claim to being a Christian who consistently disobeys God’s Word. How about you? Have you accepted Christ? Are you walking with the Savior? Do you have the ultimate sign that you cannot be demon-possessed and that you are on your way to Heaven? In short, are you obeying Jesus Christ? What is the sign of a real Christian? Jesus didn’t leave us in doubt. He said, “If anyone loves Me, He will obey my teaching.” Obedience is the ultimate sign that one is a follower of Jesus Christ. In today’s message, Pastor Mark talks about the ultimate sign that we are followers of Christ. No one can lay claim to being a Christian who consistently disobeys God’s Word. How about you? Have you accepted Christ? Are you walking with the Savior? Do you have the ultimate sign that you cannot be demon-possessed and that you are on your way to Heaven? In short, are you obeying Jesus Christ? What is the sign of a real Christian? Jesus didn’t leave us in doubt. He said, “If anyone loves Me, He will obey my teaching.” Obedience is the ultimate sign that one is a follower of Jesus Christ. In today’s message, Pastor Mark talks about the ultimate sign that we are followers of Christ. No one can lay claim to being a Christian who consistently disobeys God’s Word. How about you? Have you accepted Christ? Are you walking with the Savior? Do you have the ultimate sign that you cannot be demon-possessed and that you are on your way to Heaven? In short, are you obeying Jesus Christ? http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000011938/LFL20160824.mp357b4adbd6385d.mp3 Wed, 24 Aug 2016 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer 1There's a fear among people that if they accept the God of the Bible, on 2His terms, through His Son Jesus Christ, that God will automatically 3require them to move to a remote jungle location and begin living and 4ministering to the natives of that land. LAUGH...But, is that really what 5God does? Well, sometimes; yes. But, most of the time God intervenes 6in the lives of people right where they're at. He intends to use you to 7affect this kingdom with the principles of His Kingdom. That means you 8can be about God's will at work, at school, and most importantly, in your 9homes. God is faithful to speak to us as to what He's requiring us to do 10for His will to be accomplished. 1There's a fear among people that if they accept the God of the Bible, on 2His terms, through His Son Jesus Christ, that God will automatically 3require them to move to a remote jungle location and begin living and 4ministering to the natives of that land. LAUGH...But, is that really what 5God does? Well, sometimes; yes. But, most of the time God intervenes 6in the lives of people right where they're at. He intends to use you to 7affect this kingdom with the principles of His Kingdom. That means you 8can be about God's will at work, at school, and most importantly, in your 9homes. God is faithful to speak to us as to what He's requiring us to do 10for His will to be accomplished. 1There's a fear among people that if they accept the God of the Bible, on 2His terms, through His Son Jesus Christ, that God will automatically 3require them to move to a remote jungle location and begin living and 4ministering to the natives of that land. LAUGH...But, is that really what 5God does? Well, sometimes; yes. But, most of the time God intervenes 6in the lives of people right where they're at. He intends to use you to 7affect this kingdom with the principles of His Kingdom. That means you 8can be about God's will at work, at school, and most importantly, in your 9homes. God is faithful to speak to us as to what He's requiring us to do 10for His will to be accomplished. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000011939/LFL20160823.mp357b4ae0719f26.mp3 Tue, 23 Aug 2016 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer 1Imagine a basketball team with only three players...it's not likely they'll 2win very many games, right? Well, this Christian life that we live is no 3different. It takes a full team of gifts people to accomplish the will of God. 4Calvary Chapel Melbourne is a great example of this. Since it's such a 5large church, there's a need for all kinds of different people with different 6gifts and talents so that God's will can be accomplished. And as we just 7heard from Pastor Mark, it's not about a single person, it's about a 8collective effort, a team. So, you might not be a Billy Graham or a Mark 9Balmer...but, God desires to use you right where you're at. The question 10is, are you willing? 1Imagine a basketball team with only three players...it's not likely they'll 2win very many games, right? Well, this Christian life that we live is no 3different. It takes a full team of gifts people to accomplish the will of God. 4Calvary Chapel Melbourne is a great example of this. Since it's such a 5large church, there's a need for all kinds of different people with different 6gifts and talents so that God's will can be accomplished. And as we just 7heard from Pastor Mark, it's not about a single person, it's about a 8collective effort, a team. So, you might not be a Billy Graham or a Mark 9Balmer...but, God desires to use you right where you're at. The question 10is, are you willing? 1Imagine a basketball team with only three players...it's not likely they'll 2win very many games, right? Well, this Christian life that we live is no 3different. It takes a full team of gifts people to accomplish the will of God. 4Calvary Chapel Melbourne is a great example of this. Since it's such a 5large church, there's a need for all kinds of different people with different 6gifts and talents so that God's will can be accomplished. And as we just 7heard from Pastor Mark, it's not about a single person, it's about a 8collective effort, a team. So, you might not be a Billy Graham or a Mark 9Balmer...but, God desires to use you right where you're at. The question 10is, are you willing? http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000011940/LFL20160822.mp357b4ae7c364f7.mp3 Mon, 22 Aug 2016 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer 1We read in the Scriptures that faith comes by hearing and hearing by the 2Word of God. In today's study, Pastor Mark teaches us that faith is 3required to receive God's blessings. Without faith...without obedience to 4His Word, we are missing out on all that the Father has to offer! We also 5learned today that it is important that when we hear from the Lord that 6we do not quickly dismiss it. You see, if we continually reject the voice 7of the Lord, our hearts will become hard. This is a dangerous position to 8be in...considering that the outcome would be a life without God. So 9when we are confronted with the Truth, it is important to heed the voice 10of the Lord and walk in it. For we know that freedom and rest only come from obeying the Truth. 1We read in the Scriptures that faith comes by hearing and hearing by the 2Word of God. In today's study, Pastor Mark teaches us that faith is 3required to receive God's blessings. Without faith...without obedience to 4His Word, we are missing out on all that the Father has to offer! We also 5learned today that it is important that when we hear from the Lord that 6we do not quickly dismiss it. You see, if we continually reject the voice 7of the Lord, our hearts will become hard. This is a dangerous position to 8be in...considering that the outcome would be a life without God. So 9when we are confronted with the Truth, it is important to heed the voice 10of the Lord and walk in it. For we know that freedom and rest only come from obeying the Truth. 1We read in the Scriptures that faith comes by hearing and hearing by the 2Word of God. In today's study, Pastor Mark teaches us that faith is 3required to receive God's blessings. Without faith...without obedience to 4His Word, we are missing out on all that the Father has to offer! We also 5learned today that it is important that when we hear from the Lord that 6we do not quickly dismiss it. You see, if we continually reject the voice 7of the Lord, our hearts will become hard. This is a dangerous position to 8be in...considering that the outcome would be a life without God. So 9when we are confronted with the Truth, it is important to heed the voice 10of the Lord and walk in it. For we know that freedom and rest only come from obeying the Truth. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000011844/LFL20160819.mp357adfd8925678.mp3 Fri, 19 Aug 2016 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer 1As believers we understand that the Bible is Truth. That we are not to 2add to or subtract from God's Word. Unfortunately, man has taken it 3upon himself to pick and choose what to believe from the Scriptures and 4how those verses are to be applied. And just as the Pharisees took the 5perfect law of God and added to it, we can also be guilty of the same. Its 6important to ALWAYS look at the Scriptures and ask the question: “What 7does GOD have to say about this?”. If we are not careful, then we will 8begin down the burdensome road of man-made religion. Pastor Mark 9explains to us that we can go to Jesus and He will take our burdens and 10give us rest! And with proper understanding and application of Biblical truths...there is freedom. 1As believers we understand that the Bible is Truth. That we are not to 2add to or subtract from God's Word. Unfortunately, man has taken it 3upon himself to pick and choose what to believe from the Scriptures and 4how those verses are to be applied. And just as the Pharisees took the 5perfect law of God and added to it, we can also be guilty of the same. Its 6important to ALWAYS look at the Scriptures and ask the question: “What 7does GOD have to say about this?”. If we are not careful, then we will 8begin down the burdensome road of man-made religion. Pastor Mark 9explains to us that we can go to Jesus and He will take our burdens and 10give us rest! And with proper understanding and application of Biblical truths...there is freedom. 1As believers we understand that the Bible is Truth. That we are not to 2add to or subtract from God's Word. Unfortunately, man has taken it 3upon himself to pick and choose what to believe from the Scriptures and 4how those verses are to be applied. And just as the Pharisees took the 5perfect law of God and added to it, we can also be guilty of the same. Its 6important to ALWAYS look at the Scriptures and ask the question: “What 7does GOD have to say about this?”. If we are not careful, then we will 8begin down the burdensome road of man-made religion. Pastor Mark 9explains to us that we can go to Jesus and He will take our burdens and 10give us rest! And with proper understanding and application of Biblical truths...there is freedom. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000011845/LFL20160818.mp357adfe6397d58.mp3 Thu, 18 Aug 2016 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer 1Every single person is submitted to something or someone...whether 2they realize it or not. What it all boils down to is this question: Are we 3yoked with God or with the enemy, Satan. Jesus tells us to take on HIS 4yoke and learn from Him. There will we will find the peace that can only 5come from God. Pastor Mark explains to us that no other person, place, 6thing or organization can offer us what our Heavenly Father can. We can 7try to live life on our own, by our own rules and regulations – which only 8leads to exhaustion and a burdened spirit. OR we can choose to live by 9the Ways of the Lord. When we choose to be yoked with God, then we 10are entering an apprenticeship...we are committing to being HIS disciple. 1Every single person is submitted to something or someone...whether 2they realize it or not. What it all boils down to is this question: Are we 3yoked with God or with the enemy, Satan. Jesus tells us to take on HIS 4yoke and learn from Him. There will we will find the peace that can only 5come from God. Pastor Mark explains to us that no other person, place, 6thing or organization can offer us what our Heavenly Father can. We can 7try to live life on our own, by our own rules and regulations – which only 8leads to exhaustion and a burdened spirit. OR we can choose to live by 9the Ways of the Lord. When we choose to be yoked with God, then we 10are entering an apprenticeship...we are committing to being HIS disciple. 1Every single person is submitted to something or someone...whether 2they realize it or not. What it all boils down to is this question: Are we 3yoked with God or with the enemy, Satan. Jesus tells us to take on HIS 4yoke and learn from Him. There will we will find the peace that can only 5come from God. Pastor Mark explains to us that no other person, place, 6thing or organization can offer us what our Heavenly Father can. We can 7try to live life on our own, by our own rules and regulations – which only 8leads to exhaustion and a burdened spirit. OR we can choose to live by 9the Ways of the Lord. When we choose to be yoked with God, then we 10are entering an apprenticeship...we are committing to being HIS disciple. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000011846/LFL20160817.mp357adfeb99e28c.mp3 Wed, 17 Aug 2016 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer 1The Scriptures teach us that pride comes before the fall. You see, our 2pride can (and will) hold us back. In fact, one of the biggest reasons that 3people do not accept the salvation of the Lord is because of pride! We 4aren't comfortable admitting that we are sinners and that we CAN'T make 5it through this life alone. But, it's necessary nonetheless. We need to 6become humbled. We read on into Matthew where we are given the 7invitation from Jesus, “Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, 8and I will give you rest.” As you can see, Jesus WANTS to receive us... 9He wants to forgive us and He wants to give us HIS peace. So take the 10invitation given by the Lord. He wants to take your burdens and set you free. 1The Scriptures teach us that pride comes before the fall. You see, our 2pride can (and will) hold us back. In fact, one of the biggest reasons that 3people do not accept the salvation of the Lord is because of pride! We 4aren't comfortable admitting that we are sinners and that we CAN'T make 5it through this life alone. But, it's necessary nonetheless. We need to 6become humbled. We read on into Matthew where we are given the 7invitation from Jesus, “Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, 8and I will give you rest.” As you can see, Jesus WANTS to receive us... 9He wants to forgive us and He wants to give us HIS peace. So take the 10invitation given by the Lord. He wants to take your burdens and set you free. 1The Scriptures teach us that pride comes before the fall. You see, our 2pride can (and will) hold us back. In fact, one of the biggest reasons that 3people do not accept the salvation of the Lord is because of pride! We 4aren't comfortable admitting that we are sinners and that we CAN'T make 5it through this life alone. But, it's necessary nonetheless. We need to 6become humbled. We read on into Matthew where we are given the 7invitation from Jesus, “Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, 8and I will give you rest.” As you can see, Jesus WANTS to receive us... 9He wants to forgive us and He wants to give us HIS peace. So take the 10invitation given by the Lord. He wants to take your burdens and set you free. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000011848/LFL20160816.mp357ae0a44ba693.mp3 Tue, 16 Aug 2016 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer 1Are you a negative person? Well, while its a good thing to be realistic, 2we as believers, should ultimately have the peace of God. That no matter 3what we are going through, we KNOW that HE is in control. There's no 4room for worry and negativity! Today, Pastor Mark encourages us to 5stop living life with a negative perspective, but to look to God's Word for 6hope. We also learn that as Christians, it is our responsibility to share 7with others the Good News of salvation through Jesus. Its not a simple 8suggestion, but rather a command. If we truly love those around us, then 9we will WANT to tell them about the hope they can have in the Lord! 10Because we know what the Bible teaches: That unless we repent, we will perish. 1Are you a negative person? Well, while its a good thing to be realistic, 2we as believers, should ultimately have the peace of God. That no matter 3what we are going through, we KNOW that HE is in control. There's no 4room for worry and negativity! Today, Pastor Mark encourages us to 5stop living life with a negative perspective, but to look to God's Word for 6hope. We also learn that as Christians, it is our responsibility to share 7with others the Good News of salvation through Jesus. Its not a simple 8suggestion, but rather a command. If we truly love those around us, then 9we will WANT to tell them about the hope they can have in the Lord! 10Because we know what the Bible teaches: That unless we repent, we will perish. 1Are you a negative person? Well, while its a good thing to be realistic, 2we as believers, should ultimately have the peace of God. That no matter 3what we are going through, we KNOW that HE is in control. There's no 4room for worry and negativity! Today, Pastor Mark encourages us to 5stop living life with a negative perspective, but to look to God's Word for 6hope. We also learn that as Christians, it is our responsibility to share 7with others the Good News of salvation through Jesus. Its not a simple 8suggestion, but rather a command. If we truly love those around us, then 9we will WANT to tell them about the hope they can have in the Lord! 10Because we know what the Bible teaches: That unless we repent, we will perish. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000011849/LFL20160815.mp357ae0a86cbdf8.mp3 Mon, 15 Aug 2016 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer 1The Scriptures teach us that pride comes before the fall. You see, our 2pride can (and will) hold us back. In fact, one of the biggest reasons that 3people do not accept the salvation of the Lord is because of pride! We 4aren't comfortable admitting that we are sinners and that we CAN'T make 5it through this life alone. But, it's necessary nonetheless. We need to 6become humbled. We read on into Matthew where we are given the 7invitation from Jesus, “Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, 8and I will give you rest.” As you can see, Jesus WANTS to receive us... 9He wants to forgive us and He wants to give us HIS peace. So take the 10invitation given by the Lord. He wants to take your burdens and set you free. 1The Scriptures teach us that pride comes before the fall. You see, our 2pride can (and will) hold us back. In fact, one of the biggest reasons that 3people do not accept the salvation of the Lord is because of pride! We 4aren't comfortable admitting that we are sinners and that we CAN'T make 5it through this life alone. But, it's necessary nonetheless. We need to 6become humbled. We read on into Matthew where we are given the 7invitation from Jesus, “Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, 8and I will give you rest.” As you can see, Jesus WANTS to receive us... 9He wants to forgive us and He wants to give us HIS peace. So take the 10invitation given by the Lord. He wants to take your burdens and set you free. 1The Scriptures teach us that pride comes before the fall. You see, our 2pride can (and will) hold us back. In fact, one of the biggest reasons that 3people do not accept the salvation of the Lord is because of pride! We 4aren't comfortable admitting that we are sinners and that we CAN'T make 5it through this life alone. But, it's necessary nonetheless. We need to 6become humbled. We read on into Matthew where we are given the 7invitation from Jesus, “Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, 8and I will give you rest.” As you can see, Jesus WANTS to receive us... 9He wants to forgive us and He wants to give us HIS peace. So take the 10invitation given by the Lord. He wants to take your burdens and set you free. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000011675/LFL20160812.mp357a4cccc6787f.mp3 Fri, 12 Aug 2016 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer 1Are you a negative person? Well, while its a good thing to be realistic, 2we as believers, should ultimately have the peace of God. That no matter 3what we are going through, we KNOW that HE is in control. There's no 4room for worry and negativity! Today, Pastor Mark encourages us to 5stop living life with a negative perspective, but to look to God's Word for 6hope. We also learn that as Christians, it is our responsibility to share 7with others the Good News of salvation through Jesus. Its not a simple 8suggestion, but rather a command. If we truly love those around us, then 9we will WANT to tell them about the hope they can have in the Lord! 10Because we know what the Bible teaches: That unless we repent, we will perish. 1Are you a negative person? Well, while its a good thing to be realistic, 2we as believers, should ultimately have the peace of God. That no matter 3what we are going through, we KNOW that HE is in control. There's no 4room for worry and negativity! Today, Pastor Mark encourages us to 5stop living life with a negative perspective, but to look to God's Word for 6hope. We also learn that as Christians, it is our responsibility to share 7with others the Good News of salvation through Jesus. Its not a simple 8suggestion, but rather a command. If we truly love those around us, then 9we will WANT to tell them about the hope they can have in the Lord! 10Because we know what the Bible teaches: That unless we repent, we will perish. 1Are you a negative person? Well, while its a good thing to be realistic, 2we as believers, should ultimately have the peace of God. That no matter 3what we are going through, we KNOW that HE is in control. There's no 4room for worry and negativity! Today, Pastor Mark encourages us to 5stop living life with a negative perspective, but to look to God's Word for 6hope. We also learn that as Christians, it is our responsibility to share 7with others the Good News of salvation through Jesus. Its not a simple 8suggestion, but rather a command. If we truly love those around us, then 9we will WANT to tell them about the hope they can have in the Lord! 10Because we know what the Bible teaches: That unless we repent, we will perish. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000011676/LFL20160811.mp357a4cd172cfcd.mp3 Thu, 11 Aug 2016 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer 1The Scriptures teach us that we war not against flesh and blood, but 2against powers, principles and rulers of darkness. So from this very 3passage, we can gather that we are in a battle...a battle for souls. If you 4were sold into the Christian mindset thinking that once you've said your 5prayer that life would be peachy, then you've been lied to. We were 6never promised a rosy life in the Lord. In fact, we are told that we WILL 7experience persecution – if we proclaim the Truth of God's Word. Now, 8don't be discouraged, believer! Even though we know there will be trials, 9we can rest in one simple truth: That by prayer, a bold faith, and FULL 10reliance on the Spirit, we can have victory. For greater is HE who is in us than he who is in the world. 1The Scriptures teach us that we war not against flesh and blood, but 2against powers, principles and rulers of darkness. So from this very 3passage, we can gather that we are in a battle...a battle for souls. If you 4were sold into the Christian mindset thinking that once you've said your 5prayer that life would be peachy, then you've been lied to. We were 6never promised a rosy life in the Lord. In fact, we are told that we WILL 7experience persecution – if we proclaim the Truth of God's Word. Now, 8don't be discouraged, believer! Even though we know there will be trials, 9we can rest in one simple truth: That by prayer, a bold faith, and FULL 10reliance on the Spirit, we can have victory. For greater is HE who is in us than he who is in the world. 1The Scriptures teach us that we war not against flesh and blood, but 2against powers, principles and rulers of darkness. So from this very 3passage, we can gather that we are in a battle...a battle for souls. If you 4were sold into the Christian mindset thinking that once you've said your 5prayer that life would be peachy, then you've been lied to. We were 6never promised a rosy life in the Lord. In fact, we are told that we WILL 7experience persecution – if we proclaim the Truth of God's Word. Now, 8don't be discouraged, believer! Even though we know there will be trials, 9we can rest in one simple truth: That by prayer, a bold faith, and FULL 10reliance on the Spirit, we can have victory. For greater is HE who is in us than he who is in the world. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000011677/LFL20160810.mp357a4cd7f183d5.mp3 Wed, 10 Aug 2016 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer 1In today's teaching, we learn all about expectations. Some of the 2expectations we have are ideas created in our own mind that might not 3necessarily from the Lord. In fact, Pastor Mark shows us that we are to 4trust God to do the right thing and expect that HIS overall plans will 5exceed any expectations we might set. It all boils down to having faith in 6knowing that God knows whats best for you. We must believe that what 7the book of Romans tells us is true, “that all things work together for the 8good of those who love God and have been called according to HIS 9purpose. So instead of setting expectations based on our own human 10understanding, why don't we study God's Word and trust that He will bless us beyond measure if we simply obey. 1In today's teaching, we learn all about expectations. Some of the 2expectations we have are ideas created in our own mind that might not 3necessarily from the Lord. In fact, Pastor Mark shows us that we are to 4trust God to do the right thing and expect that HIS overall plans will 5exceed any expectations we might set. It all boils down to having faith in 6knowing that God knows whats best for you. We must believe that what 7the book of Romans tells us is true, “that all things work together for the 8good of those who love God and have been called according to HIS 9purpose. So instead of setting expectations based on our own human 10understanding, why don't we study God's Word and trust that He will bless us beyond measure if we simply obey. 1In today's teaching, we learn all about expectations. Some of the 2expectations we have are ideas created in our own mind that might not 3necessarily from the Lord. In fact, Pastor Mark shows us that we are to 4trust God to do the right thing and expect that HIS overall plans will 5exceed any expectations we might set. It all boils down to having faith in 6knowing that God knows whats best for you. We must believe that what 7the book of Romans tells us is true, “that all things work together for the 8good of those who love God and have been called according to HIS 9purpose. So instead of setting expectations based on our own human 10understanding, why don't we study God's Word and trust that He will bless us beyond measure if we simply obey. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000011678/LFL20160809.mp357a4cdbc96a69.mp3 Tue, 09 Aug 2016 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer 1We read in Matthew that we are not to fear those who can kill the body 2but cannot kill the soul. Rather, we are to fear the ONE who can 3destroy both soul and body in Hell. You see, as we live our lives for the 4Lord and as we share His Good News with others, we WILL experience 5persecution. And while its never easy, we know that ultimately, God is 6in control. He will never leave or forsake us. Believer! We KNOW who 7wins in the end! Pastor Mark encourages us to share openly and boldly 8with others. For our eternal destiny is in the hands of the Lord and not 9man. Finally, we must all look to the end of the race where God rewards 10those who diligently follow His Ways. He tells us that whoever loses his life for my sake will find it. 1We read in Matthew that we are not to fear those who can kill the body 2but cannot kill the soul. Rather, we are to fear the ONE who can 3destroy both soul and body in Hell. You see, as we live our lives for the 4Lord and as we share His Good News with others, we WILL experience 5persecution. And while its never easy, we know that ultimately, God is 6in control. He will never leave or forsake us. Believer! We KNOW who 7wins in the end! Pastor Mark encourages us to share openly and boldly 8with others. For our eternal destiny is in the hands of the Lord and not 9man. Finally, we must all look to the end of the race where God rewards 10those who diligently follow His Ways. He tells us that whoever loses his life for my sake will find it. 1We read in Matthew that we are not to fear those who can kill the body 2but cannot kill the soul. Rather, we are to fear the ONE who can 3destroy both soul and body in Hell. You see, as we live our lives for the 4Lord and as we share His Good News with others, we WILL experience 5persecution. And while its never easy, we know that ultimately, God is 6in control. He will never leave or forsake us. Believer! We KNOW who 7wins in the end! Pastor Mark encourages us to share openly and boldly 8with others. For our eternal destiny is in the hands of the Lord and not 9man. Finally, we must all look to the end of the race where God rewards 10those who diligently follow His Ways. He tells us that whoever loses his life for my sake will find it. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000011679/LFL20160808.mp357a4cdfa66e35.mp3 Mon, 08 Aug 2016 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer Satan is always at work! In fact, as long as we are on this earth, spiritual warfare will be a constant reality. There seems to be no end to his devices in trying to cause Christians to fail. In today’s message, Pastor Mark reminds us of one of his greatest tools that he has in his arsenal – discouragement! Satan loves to use discouragement to try to defeat Christians. Are you aware of his devices? Are you guarding your heart against his schemes? Believer, arm yourself with the Word of God, and defeat the enemy by reminding yourself of who you are in Christ and what He has done for you! Satan is always at work! In fact, as long as we are on this earth, spiritual warfare will be a constant reality. There seems to be no end to his devices in trying to cause Christians to fail. In today’s message, Pastor Mark reminds us of one of his greatest tools that he has in his arsenal – discouragement! Satan loves to use discouragement to try to defeat Christians. Are you aware of his devices? Are you guarding your heart against his schemes? Believer, arm yourself with the Word of God, and defeat the enemy by reminding yourself of who you are in Christ and what He has done for you! Satan is always at work! In fact, as long as we are on this earth, spiritual warfare will be a constant reality. There seems to be no end to his devices in trying to cause Christians to fail. In today’s message, Pastor Mark reminds us of one of his greatest tools that he has in his arsenal – discouragement! Satan loves to use discouragement to try to defeat Christians. Are you aware of his devices? Are you guarding your heart against his schemes? Believer, arm yourself with the Word of God, and defeat the enemy by reminding yourself of who you are in Christ and what He has done for you! http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000011273/LFL20160805.mp3578fcd9191920.mp3 Fri, 05 Aug 2016 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer The name of Jesus changes everything! Why is it that you can talk about almost anything else related to church or religion, but if you mention the name of Jesus, people get uncomfortable? In today’s message, Pastor Mark talks about what makes the name of Jesus so “volatile.” He quotes Acts 4:12, “...for there is no other name under Heaven, given among men, by which we must be saved!” What makes the name of Jesus so divisive is the exclusivity attached to His name. It’s one thing to talk about going to Heaven. But, when you say that Jesus is the ONLY way to get to Heaven, that changes everything! The name of Jesus changes everything! Why is it that you can talk about almost anything else related to church or religion, but if you mention the name of Jesus, people get uncomfortable? In today’s message, Pastor Mark talks about what makes the name of Jesus so “volatile.” He quotes Acts 4:12, “...for there is no other name under Heaven, given among men, by which we must be saved!” What makes the name of Jesus so divisive is the exclusivity attached to His name. It’s one thing to talk about going to Heaven. But, when you say that Jesus is the ONLY way to get to Heaven, that changes everything! The name of Jesus changes everything! Why is it that you can talk about almost anything else related to church or religion, but if you mention the name of Jesus, people get uncomfortable? In today’s message, Pastor Mark talks about what makes the name of Jesus so “volatile.” He quotes Acts 4:12, “...for there is no other name under Heaven, given among men, by which we must be saved!” What makes the name of Jesus so divisive is the exclusivity attached to His name. It’s one thing to talk about going to Heaven. But, when you say that Jesus is the ONLY way to get to Heaven, that changes everything! http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000011274/LFL20160804.mp3578fcdd7d5d3c.mp3 Thu, 04 Aug 2016 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer When picturing ministry in our mind, we might often think of going to far off countries or selling everything we own to travel the world. In some cases this might actually happen, but it's not very often that such large callings take place. Ministry can come in many shapes and sizes, but there's one requirement that's most important of all. Availability. In today's edition of Lessons for Living, Pastor Mark teaches us the importance of making ourselves available to God's call to ministry. In our study, we learn that the only real excuse we might have is simply because we didn't make ourselves available to ministry whether big or small. When picturing ministry in our mind, we might often think of going to far off countries or selling everything we own to travel the world. In some cases this might actually happen, but it's not very often that such large callings take place. Ministry can come in many shapes and sizes, but there's one requirement that's most important of all. Availability. In today's edition of Lessons for Living, Pastor Mark teaches us the importance of making ourselves available to God's call to ministry. In our study, we learn that the only real excuse we might have is simply because we didn't make ourselves available to ministry whether big or small. When picturing ministry in our mind, we might often think of going to far off countries or selling everything we own to travel the world. In some cases this might actually happen, but it's not very often that such large callings take place. Ministry can come in many shapes and sizes, but there's one requirement that's most important of all. Availability. In today's edition of Lessons for Living, Pastor Mark teaches us the importance of making ourselves available to God's call to ministry. In our study, we learn that the only real excuse we might have is simply because we didn't make ourselves available to ministry whether big or small. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000011275/LFL20160803.mp3578fce16ae920.mp3 Wed, 03 Aug 2016 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer Many of us would be rather uncomfortable if we were given an important task without receiving any training or knowledge on how to do so. For many of us, the idea of being called to ministry is an intimidating responsibility that we often shy away from. However, in today's message, Pastor Mark encourages us by teaching us how God provides everything we need to answer His call to ministry. In our study, we learn that as disciples of Christ, each of us are called to further God's Kingdom through ministry and sharing the Gospel with others. Many of us would be rather uncomfortable if we were given an important task without receiving any training or knowledge on how to do so. For many of us, the idea of being called to ministry is an intimidating responsibility that we often shy away from. However, in today's message, Pastor Mark encourages us by teaching us how God provides everything we need to answer His call to ministry. In our study, we learn that as disciples of Christ, each of us are called to further God's Kingdom through ministry and sharing the Gospel with others. Many of us would be rather uncomfortable if we were given an important task without receiving any training or knowledge on how to do so. For many of us, the idea of being called to ministry is an intimidating responsibility that we often shy away from. However, in today's message, Pastor Mark encourages us by teaching us how God provides everything we need to answer His call to ministry. In our study, we learn that as disciples of Christ, each of us are called to further God's Kingdom through ministry and sharing the Gospel with others. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000011276/LFL20160802.mp3578fce6a7ee42.mp3 Tue, 02 Aug 2016 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer One of the common misconceptions regarding Christianity is that all one needs to do to become a Christian, is to simply say they're a Christian. Without reading God's Word, it's understandable how one can believe that becoming a Christian is an “event” rather than a change. In today's edition of Lessons for Living, Pastor Mark teaches us the true definition of becoming a follower of Christ. In our study, we learn how the Christian life is rooted in discipleship and discipline which focuses on continually learning how to become more like Christ. One of the common misconceptions regarding Christianity is that all one needs to do to become a Christian, is to simply say they're a Christian. Without reading God's Word, it's understandable how one can believe that becoming a Christian is an “event” rather than a change. In today's edition of Lessons for Living, Pastor Mark teaches us the true definition of becoming a follower of Christ. In our study, we learn how the Christian life is rooted in discipleship and discipline which focuses on continually learning how to become more like Christ. One of the common misconceptions regarding Christianity is that all one needs to do to become a Christian, is to simply say they're a Christian. Without reading God's Word, it's understandable how one can believe that becoming a Christian is an “event” rather than a change. In today's edition of Lessons for Living, Pastor Mark teaches us the true definition of becoming a follower of Christ. In our study, we learn how the Christian life is rooted in discipleship and discipline which focuses on continually learning how to become more like Christ. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000011277/LFL20160801.mp3578fceb79d14f.mp3 Mon, 01 Aug 2016 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer With the constant flow of media and social movements it can be incredibly difficult to sort through it all with discernment. As our political leaders and social movement advocates progress, there seems to be a steady influx of confusion in regards to absolute truth. In today's edition of Lessons for Living, Pastor Mark uses several examples to demonstrate the repercussions of moving towards a morally relativistic society. In our study, we learn that the one true source for guidance and absolute truth can come from none other than the written Word of God. With the constant flow of media and social movements it can be incredibly difficult to sort through it all with discernment. As our political leaders and social movement advocates progress, there seems to be a steady influx of confusion in regards to absolute truth. In today's edition of Lessons for Living, Pastor Mark uses several examples to demonstrate the repercussions of moving towards a morally relativistic society. In our study, we learn that the one true source for guidance and absolute truth can come from none other than the written Word of God. With the constant flow of media and social movements it can be incredibly difficult to sort through it all with discernment. As our political leaders and social movement advocates progress, there seems to be a steady influx of confusion in regards to absolute truth. In today's edition of Lessons for Living, Pastor Mark uses several examples to demonstrate the repercussions of moving towards a morally relativistic society. In our study, we learn that the one true source for guidance and absolute truth can come from none other than the written Word of God. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000011248/LFL20160729.mp3578e995e75a0f.mp3 Fri, 29 Jul 2016 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer Among the many titles that Christ has in both the Old and New Testament, “Good Shepherd” is perhaps the one we're most familiar with. Just like sheep, we as humans are prone to wander and are in great need of guidance and direction, which is exactly what Christ offers. In today's edition of Lessons for Living, Pastor Mark emphasizes the importance of listening and following the voice of our Good Shepherd. In our study, we learn that in order for us to continually grow and to avoid unnecessary trials, following the lead of Christ is our greatest path. Among the many titles that Christ has in both the Old and New Testament, “Good Shepherd” is perhaps the one we're most familiar with. Just like sheep, we as humans are prone to wander and are in great need of guidance and direction, which is exactly what Christ offers. In today's edition of Lessons for Living, Pastor Mark emphasizes the importance of listening and following the voice of our Good Shepherd. In our study, we learn that in order for us to continually grow and to avoid unnecessary trials, following the lead of Christ is our greatest path. Among the many titles that Christ has in both the Old and New Testament, “Good Shepherd” is perhaps the one we're most familiar with. Just like sheep, we as humans are prone to wander and are in great need of guidance and direction, which is exactly what Christ offers. In today's edition of Lessons for Living, Pastor Mark emphasizes the importance of listening and following the voice of our Good Shepherd. In our study, we learn that in order for us to continually grow and to avoid unnecessary trials, following the lead of Christ is our greatest path. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000011249/LFL20160728.mp3578e99ad66bb3.mp3 Thu, 28 Jul 2016 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer In both the Old and New Testament, the Bible often refers to people as sheep. The book of Isaiah says that “all we like sheep, have gone astray” while the Gospels teach that Christ is The Shepherd that guides us. In today's message, Pastor Mark uses multiple references in The Bible to expand upon this “sheep and shepherd” metaphor. In our study, we'll learn that as disciples of Christ, not only do we need shepherding, but we also take on the role of shepherd as well. Whether you're a parent, manager, or head of a household, Pastor Mark will teach you how to better fulfill your God appointed role. In both the Old and New Testament, the Bible often refers to people as sheep. The book of Isaiah says that “all we like sheep, have gone astray” while the Gospels teach that Christ is The Shepherd that guides us. In today's message, Pastor Mark uses multiple references in The Bible to expand upon this “sheep and shepherd” metaphor. In our study, we'll learn that as disciples of Christ, not only do we need shepherding, but we also take on the role of shepherd as well. Whether you're a parent, manager, or head of a household, Pastor Mark will teach you how to better fulfill your God appointed role. In both the Old and New Testament, the Bible often refers to people as sheep. The book of Isaiah says that “all we like sheep, have gone astray” while the Gospels teach that Christ is The Shepherd that guides us. In today's message, Pastor Mark uses multiple references in The Bible to expand upon this “sheep and shepherd” metaphor. In our study, we'll learn that as disciples of Christ, not only do we need shepherding, but we also take on the role of shepherd as well. Whether you're a parent, manager, or head of a household, Pastor Mark will teach you how to better fulfill your God appointed role. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000011250/LFL20160727.mp3578e99e746c0e.mp3 Wed, 27 Jul 2016 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer Living a life of faith is met with multiple challenges that come from many different directions. Not only do we struggle with our own internal faith, but we're also challenged by the doubt, ridicule, and suspicion of others. As much as we'd like to praise God for the miraculous or ask Him for such, we often get deterred by the mockery of others. In today's edition of Lessons for Living, Pastor Mark encourages us to press forward in our faith, and to ignore the ridicule of others. Today we learn that no matter how much discouragement we might face, our continual faith is a witness to others. Living a life of faith is met with multiple challenges that come from many different directions. Not only do we struggle with our own internal faith, but we're also challenged by the doubt, ridicule, and suspicion of others. As much as we'd like to praise God for the miraculous or ask Him for such, we often get deterred by the mockery of others. In today's edition of Lessons for Living, Pastor Mark encourages us to press forward in our faith, and to ignore the ridicule of others. Today we learn that no matter how much discouragement we might face, our continual faith is a witness to others. Living a life of faith is met with multiple challenges that come from many different directions. Not only do we struggle with our own internal faith, but we're also challenged by the doubt, ridicule, and suspicion of others. As much as we'd like to praise God for the miraculous or ask Him for such, we often get deterred by the mockery of others. In today's edition of Lessons for Living, Pastor Mark encourages us to press forward in our faith, and to ignore the ridicule of others. Today we learn that no matter how much discouragement we might face, our continual faith is a witness to others. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000011251/LFL20160726.mp3578e9a28814e6.mp3 Tue, 26 Jul 2016 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer Having the faith and courage to set aside our pride and call out to Jesus often comes in times of great desperation. Unfortunately, there are those who would seek to capitalize on the desperation of others whether it's for financial gain or notoriety. In today's edition of Lessons for Living, Pastor Mark teaches us about the core source of the answer to our prayers, The living Son of God. In our study, we learn that it's not through oils, rituals or clergy, but by the grace and mercy of Christ alone, that our needs are met. If you have a need that no one can meet, all you need to do is simply call out to Christ. Having the faith and courage to set aside our pride and call out to Jesus often comes in times of great desperation. Unfortunately, there are those who would seek to capitalize on the desperation of others whether it's for financial gain or notoriety. In today's edition of Lessons for Living, Pastor Mark teaches us about the core source of the answer to our prayers, The living Son of God. In our study, we learn that it's not through oils, rituals or clergy, but by the grace and mercy of Christ alone, that our needs are met. If you have a need that no one can meet, all you need to do is simply call out to Christ. Having the faith and courage to set aside our pride and call out to Jesus often comes in times of great desperation. Unfortunately, there are those who would seek to capitalize on the desperation of others whether it's for financial gain or notoriety. In today's edition of Lessons for Living, Pastor Mark teaches us about the core source of the answer to our prayers, The living Son of God. In our study, we learn that it's not through oils, rituals or clergy, but by the grace and mercy of Christ alone, that our needs are met. If you have a need that no one can meet, all you need to do is simply call out to Christ. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000011252/LFL20160725.mp3578e9a75b36ab.mp3 Mon, 25 Jul 2016 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer Whether great, small, immediate, or long term, each and every one of us is met with needs as we progress through life. From financial, medical, or even emotional, there comes a time where we just can't seem to meet our own needs. Due to the prideful nature of the human heart, we sometimes put off the call for help a little longer than necessary. In today's edition of Lessons for Living, Pastor Mark reflects on Jairus' humble cry for Jesus to heal his daughter. In our study, we learn that although it might be the most difficult or even sacrificial call, the call to Jesus is the most important one we can make. Whether great, small, immediate, or long term, each and every one of us is met with needs as we progress through life. From financial, medical, or even emotional, there comes a time where we just can't seem to meet our own needs. Due to the prideful nature of the human heart, we sometimes put off the call for help a little longer than necessary. In today's edition of Lessons for Living, Pastor Mark reflects on Jairus' humble cry for Jesus to heal his daughter. In our study, we learn that although it might be the most difficult or even sacrificial call, the call to Jesus is the most important one we can make. Whether great, small, immediate, or long term, each and every one of us is met with needs as we progress through life. From financial, medical, or even emotional, there comes a time where we just can't seem to meet our own needs. Due to the prideful nature of the human heart, we sometimes put off the call for help a little longer than necessary. In today's edition of Lessons for Living, Pastor Mark reflects on Jairus' humble cry for Jesus to heal his daughter. In our study, we learn that although it might be the most difficult or even sacrificial call, the call to Jesus is the most important one we can make. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000011109/LFL20160722.mp35787b8db7b618.mp3 Fri, 22 Jul 2016 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer One of the biggest challenges of God's Church in today's society is remaining relevant yet firm, in God's Word. If we're not careful, we can easily shift in the wrong direction and make light of specific doctrines that are crucial to the integrity of Scripture. The unfortunate reality of western society, is that we're seeing this occur on rapid scale. In today's edition of Lessons for Living, Pastor Mark teaches us the importance of being flexible to the culture, but unshakeable in God's Word. In our study, we learn how to better engage and adapt to society while faithfully sharing God's truth with others. One of the biggest challenges of God's Church in today's society is remaining relevant yet firm, in God's Word. If we're not careful, we can easily shift in the wrong direction and make light of specific doctrines that are crucial to the integrity of Scripture. The unfortunate reality of western society, is that we're seeing this occur on rapid scale. In today's edition of Lessons for Living, Pastor Mark teaches us the importance of being flexible to the culture, but unshakeable in God's Word. In our study, we learn how to better engage and adapt to society while faithfully sharing God's truth with others. One of the biggest challenges of God's Church in today's society is remaining relevant yet firm, in God's Word. If we're not careful, we can easily shift in the wrong direction and make light of specific doctrines that are crucial to the integrity of Scripture. The unfortunate reality of western society, is that we're seeing this occur on rapid scale. In today's edition of Lessons for Living, Pastor Mark teaches us the importance of being flexible to the culture, but unshakeable in God's Word. In our study, we learn how to better engage and adapt to society while faithfully sharing God's truth with others. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000011110/LFL20160721.mp35787b92cebb9e.mp3 Thu, 21 Jul 2016 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer Being creatures of habit can definitely have a negative effect on a multitude of areas in our lives. From learning more efficient ways to operate at work or simply breaking a bad habit, it can be extremely challenging to do so because of our nature. In today's edition of Lessons for Living, Pastor Mark teaches us how Christ came to introduce something entirely new, rather than make a few changes. In our study, we learn about God's new system of grace which replaces the old worn out system of law and sacrifice. Being creatures of habit can definitely have a negative effect on a multitude of areas in our lives. From learning more efficient ways to operate at work or simply breaking a bad habit, it can be extremely challenging to do so because of our nature. In today's edition of Lessons for Living, Pastor Mark teaches us how Christ came to introduce something entirely new, rather than make a few changes. In our study, we learn about God's new system of grace which replaces the old worn out system of law and sacrifice. Being creatures of habit can definitely have a negative effect on a multitude of areas in our lives. From learning more efficient ways to operate at work or simply breaking a bad habit, it can be extremely challenging to do so because of our nature. In today's edition of Lessons for Living, Pastor Mark teaches us how Christ came to introduce something entirely new, rather than make a few changes. In our study, we learn about God's new system of grace which replaces the old worn out system of law and sacrifice. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000011111/LFL20160720.mp35787b997eb74b.mp3 Wed, 20 Jul 2016 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer Many of us would agree that as human beings, we primarily function as creatures of habit. Once we get locked into a repetition or pattern, it's easier for us to go into auto pilot as we go about our task. Unfortunately, this isn't always a good thing as we all know how bad habits are hard for us to break. In today's edition of Lessons for Living, Pastor Mark teaches us how Christ came to radically change the habitual dead religion of Israel. Not only did He come to put an end to dead religion, but we also learn how He came to change the heart of man. Many of us would agree that as human beings, we primarily function as creatures of habit. Once we get locked into a repetition or pattern, it's easier for us to go into auto pilot as we go about our task. Unfortunately, this isn't always a good thing as we all know how bad habits are hard for us to break. In today's edition of Lessons for Living, Pastor Mark teaches us how Christ came to radically change the habitual dead religion of Israel. Not only did He come to put an end to dead religion, but we also learn how He came to change the heart of man. Many of us would agree that as human beings, we primarily function as creatures of habit. Once we get locked into a repetition or pattern, it's easier for us to go into auto pilot as we go about our task. Unfortunately, this isn't always a good thing as we all know how bad habits are hard for us to break. In today's edition of Lessons for Living, Pastor Mark teaches us how Christ came to radically change the habitual dead religion of Israel. Not only did He come to put an end to dead religion, but we also learn how He came to change the heart of man. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000011112/LFL20160719.mp35787b9ec97a35.mp3 Tue, 19 Jul 2016 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer Many would agree that if a medical breakthrough were to occur, the most important thing would be to share that breakthrough with the world. Whether it's the cure for cancer, HIV, or a physically crippling disease, the right thing to do, would be to spread the news as quickly as possible. As much as this applies to The Gospel, we as Christians sometimes shy away from sharing the greatest cure known to man. In today's message, Pastor Mark teaches us the importance of being a presence in the world, but not of the world. In our study, we learn how to better share The Gospel in peace, humility, and love, so that all may be set free from sin. Many would agree that if a medical breakthrough were to occur, the most important thing would be to share that breakthrough with the world. Whether it's the cure for cancer, HIV, or a physically crippling disease, the right thing to do, would be to spread the news as quickly as possible. As much as this applies to The Gospel, we as Christians sometimes shy away from sharing the greatest cure known to man. In today's message, Pastor Mark teaches us the importance of being a presence in the world, but not of the world. In our study, we learn how to better share The Gospel in peace, humility, and love, so that all may be set free from sin. Many would agree that if a medical breakthrough were to occur, the most important thing would be to share that breakthrough with the world. Whether it's the cure for cancer, HIV, or a physically crippling disease, the right thing to do, would be to spread the news as quickly as possible. As much as this applies to The Gospel, we as Christians sometimes shy away from sharing the greatest cure known to man. In today's message, Pastor Mark teaches us the importance of being a presence in the world, but not of the world. In our study, we learn how to better share The Gospel in peace, humility, and love, so that all may be set free from sin. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000011113/LFL20160718.mp35787ba3a0ded0.mp3 Mon, 18 Jul 2016 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer Those who have been in the body of Christ for any given time might be familiar with the term “fire insurance.” This term is often used when looking at salvation as merely an event, rather than a life long change of growth as a disciple of Christ. One look at the Gospels and Epistle of the New Testament, and we can clearly deduce that salvation is far greater than fire “insurance.” In today's edition of Lessons for Living, Pastor Mark reflects on the importance of growth as disciples of Christ, and asks a very important question. Are you living up to the potential that God has in store for you? Those who have been in the body of Christ for any given time might be familiar with the term “fire insurance.” This term is often used when looking at salvation as merely an event, rather than a life long change of growth as a disciple of Christ. One look at the Gospels and Epistle of the New Testament, and we can clearly deduce that salvation is far greater than fire “insurance.” In today's edition of Lessons for Living, Pastor Mark reflects on the importance of growth as disciples of Christ, and asks a very important question. Are you living up to the potential that God has in store for you? Those who have been in the body of Christ for any given time might be familiar with the term “fire insurance.” This term is often used when looking at salvation as merely an event, rather than a life long change of growth as a disciple of Christ. One look at the Gospels and Epistle of the New Testament, and we can clearly deduce that salvation is far greater than fire “insurance.” In today's edition of Lessons for Living, Pastor Mark reflects on the importance of growth as disciples of Christ, and asks a very important question. Are you living up to the potential that God has in store for you? http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000010927/LFL20160715.mp3577d3edc67a6c.mp3 Fri, 15 Jul 2016 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer When it comes to sickness or health issues we would much rather treat the cause, rather than the symptom. Instead of taking a constant supply of pharmaceuticals, many of us would agree that fixing the cause of our illness is a much better alternative. As advanced as medical science is, there's one symptom that mankind has been unable to cure the cause. Death. In today's message, Pastor Mark teaches us about the ultimate cure that's available to all, Jesus Christ. Not only will we learn about how Christ liberates us from our sin, but we also learn how He seeks to free us from the symptoms of our sin as well. When it comes to sickness or health issues we would much rather treat the cause, rather than the symptom. Instead of taking a constant supply of pharmaceuticals, many of us would agree that fixing the cause of our illness is a much better alternative. As advanced as medical science is, there's one symptom that mankind has been unable to cure the cause. Death. In today's message, Pastor Mark teaches us about the ultimate cure that's available to all, Jesus Christ. Not only will we learn about how Christ liberates us from our sin, but we also learn how He seeks to free us from the symptoms of our sin as well. When it comes to sickness or health issues we would much rather treat the cause, rather than the symptom. Instead of taking a constant supply of pharmaceuticals, many of us would agree that fixing the cause of our illness is a much better alternative. As advanced as medical science is, there's one symptom that mankind has been unable to cure the cause. Death. In today's message, Pastor Mark teaches us about the ultimate cure that's available to all, Jesus Christ. Not only will we learn about how Christ liberates us from our sin, but we also learn how He seeks to free us from the symptoms of our sin as well. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000010928/LFL20160714.mp3577d3f40d5204.mp3 Thu, 14 Jul 2016 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer The transformation that Christ brings to each of our lives comes in many shapes and sizes. From the liberation of substance abuse, a complete 180 from racism, or even overcoming mental struggles, millions of lives are changed globally. All of these changes, begin with faith. In today's edition of Lessons for Living, Pastor Mark teaches us about the radical transformations that take place, when we approach Christ in faith. In our study, we learn how God desires for this change to take place in our lives, and to use our testimonies to further spread His Word. The transformation that Christ brings to each of our lives comes in many shapes and sizes. From the liberation of substance abuse, a complete 180 from racism, or even overcoming mental struggles, millions of lives are changed globally. All of these changes, begin with faith. In today's edition of Lessons for Living, Pastor Mark teaches us about the radical transformations that take place, when we approach Christ in faith. In our study, we learn how God desires for this change to take place in our lives, and to use our testimonies to further spread His Word. The transformation that Christ brings to each of our lives comes in many shapes and sizes. From the liberation of substance abuse, a complete 180 from racism, or even overcoming mental struggles, millions of lives are changed globally. All of these changes, begin with faith. In today's edition of Lessons for Living, Pastor Mark teaches us about the radical transformations that take place, when we approach Christ in faith. In our study, we learn how God desires for this change to take place in our lives, and to use our testimonies to further spread His Word. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000010929/LFL20160713.mp3577d3f906de93.mp3 Wed, 13 Jul 2016 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer Many of us are familiar with the phrase “practice makes perfect.” No matter how much knowledge or understanding of something we might have, it's only effective if we put it into practice. This is especially true, when it comes to putting our faith in Christ. Using the demon possessed men as an example, Pastor Mark teaches us the difference between discipleship, and mere belief. In our study, we learn that although we might believe Jesus existed, we're not necessarily saved unless we commit our lives to Him and experience a continual change. Many of us are familiar with the phrase “practice makes perfect.” No matter how much knowledge or understanding of something we might have, it's only effective if we put it into practice. This is especially true, when it comes to putting our faith in Christ. Using the demon possessed men as an example, Pastor Mark teaches us the difference between discipleship, and mere belief. In our study, we learn that although we might believe Jesus existed, we're not necessarily saved unless we commit our lives to Him and experience a continual change. Many of us are familiar with the phrase “practice makes perfect.” No matter how much knowledge or understanding of something we might have, it's only effective if we put it into practice. This is especially true, when it comes to putting our faith in Christ. Using the demon possessed men as an example, Pastor Mark teaches us the difference between discipleship, and mere belief. In our study, we learn that although we might believe Jesus existed, we're not necessarily saved unless we commit our lives to Him and experience a continual change. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000010930/LFL20160712.mp3577d40033bb1f.mp3 Tue, 12 Jul 2016 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer Over the course of history mankind has seen several moral, ethical, and political revolutions. From the abolition of slavery to women's voting rights, societies are constantly changing on a regular basis. As good as these things appear at face value, there's still an unfortunate amount of division and hatred within our society. With this being the case, one must ask just how it is that we can experience a truly positive change. In today's message, Pastor Mark teaches us how the Gospel gives us the ability to truly change for the better, by transforming us into the likeness of Christ. Over the course of history mankind has seen several moral, ethical, and political revolutions. From the abolition of slavery to women's voting rights, societies are constantly changing on a regular basis. As good as these things appear at face value, there's still an unfortunate amount of division and hatred within our society. With this being the case, one must ask just how it is that we can experience a truly positive change. In today's message, Pastor Mark teaches us how the Gospel gives us the ability to truly change for the better, by transforming us into the likeness of Christ. Over the course of history mankind has seen several moral, ethical, and political revolutions. From the abolition of slavery to women's voting rights, societies are constantly changing on a regular basis. As good as these things appear at face value, there's still an unfortunate amount of division and hatred within our society. With this being the case, one must ask just how it is that we can experience a truly positive change. In today's message, Pastor Mark teaches us how the Gospel gives us the ability to truly change for the better, by transforming us into the likeness of Christ. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000010931/LFL20160711.mp3577d4065535eb.mp3 Mon, 11 Jul 2016 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer No matter what our stature, ethnicity, or moral standing is, each of us faces trials throughout our life. From disease, a family crisis, or financial nightmares, none of us will live a life that's entirely void of trials. The question we must ask ourselves, is what do we hold on to, when facing the trials of life? In today's edition of Lessons for Living, Pastor Mark teaches us about the most reliable, trustworthy, and faithful person we can cling to in the midst of chaos. In our study, we learn that this person, is none other than The Son of God. Who do you hold fast to when life gets you down? No matter what our stature, ethnicity, or moral standing is, each of us faces trials throughout our life. From disease, a family crisis, or financial nightmares, none of us will live a life that's entirely void of trials. The question we must ask ourselves, is what do we hold on to, when facing the trials of life? In today's edition of Lessons for Living, Pastor Mark teaches us about the most reliable, trustworthy, and faithful person we can cling to in the midst of chaos. In our study, we learn that this person, is none other than The Son of God. Who do you hold fast to when life gets you down? No matter what our stature, ethnicity, or moral standing is, each of us faces trials throughout our life. From disease, a family crisis, or financial nightmares, none of us will live a life that's entirely void of trials. The question we must ask ourselves, is what do we hold on to, when facing the trials of life? In today's edition of Lessons for Living, Pastor Mark teaches us about the most reliable, trustworthy, and faithful person we can cling to in the midst of chaos. In our study, we learn that this person, is none other than The Son of God. Who do you hold fast to when life gets you down? http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000010791/LFL20160708.mp35772e2e678e91.mp3 Fri, 08 Jul 2016 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer Many of us can look back at a time in our lives where we fully committed to a project or goal that we set. On the other hand, we can also recall a time where our ambition quickly faded, once we were met with challenge. When reflecting on why it is that we failed, we often discover that we didn't quite take into account what it would cost to reach our goal. In today's edition of Lessons for Living, Pastor Mark teaches us the necessity of counting the cost of discipleship. For those of us who have already made the decision for Christ, we learn the importance of teaching others that cost, when sharing the Gospel. Many of us can look back at a time in our lives where we fully committed to a project or goal that we set. On the other hand, we can also recall a time where our ambition quickly faded, once we were met with challenge. When reflecting on why it is that we failed, we often discover that we didn't quite take into account what it would cost to reach our goal. In today's edition of Lessons for Living, Pastor Mark teaches us the necessity of counting the cost of discipleship. For those of us who have already made the decision for Christ, we learn the importance of teaching others that cost, when sharing the Gospel. Many of us can look back at a time in our lives where we fully committed to a project or goal that we set. On the other hand, we can also recall a time where our ambition quickly faded, once we were met with challenge. When reflecting on why it is that we failed, we often discover that we didn't quite take into account what it would cost to reach our goal. In today's edition of Lessons for Living, Pastor Mark teaches us the necessity of counting the cost of discipleship. For those of us who have already made the decision for Christ, we learn the importance of teaching others that cost, when sharing the Gospel. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000010792/LFL20160707.mp35772e32421353.mp3 Thu, 07 Jul 2016 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer As we progress from the youthful stages of life each and every one of us is confronted with a common question. What are we meant to do, and what is our calling in life. From choice careers to starting a family, each of us faces this age old contemplation as we reach adulthood in our lives. In today's edition of Lessons for Living, Pastor Mark takes this question of calling to a much deeper level. In our study, we'll learn that each and every one of us was created for a much bigger calling than anything this world has to offer. The call to follow Jesus Christ! As we progress from the youthful stages of life each and every one of us is confronted with a common question. What are we meant to do, and what is our calling in life. From choice careers to starting a family, each of us faces this age old contemplation as we reach adulthood in our lives. In today's edition of Lessons for Living, Pastor Mark takes this question of calling to a much deeper level. In our study, we'll learn that each and every one of us was created for a much bigger calling than anything this world has to offer. The call to follow Jesus Christ! As we progress from the youthful stages of life each and every one of us is confronted with a common question. What are we meant to do, and what is our calling in life. From choice careers to starting a family, each of us faces this age old contemplation as we reach adulthood in our lives. In today's edition of Lessons for Living, Pastor Mark takes this question of calling to a much deeper level. In our study, we'll learn that each and every one of us was created for a much bigger calling than anything this world has to offer. The call to follow Jesus Christ! http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000010793/LFL20160706.mp35772e36434bc0.mp3 Wed, 06 Jul 2016 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer The idea of living in a world where disease, pain, and death are no more is one of the most reassuring and hope filled futures we can look forward to. For those of us who have experienced the loss of loved ones or witnessed their suffering, it's with a heavy heart that we long for such a place. In today's message, Pastor Mark encourages us by teaching us about the wonderful power of The Cross, and it's power over sin. In our study, we learn that although we live in this fading world of sin, Christ has made it possible to overcome by simply calling on His name! The idea of living in a world where disease, pain, and death are no more is one of the most reassuring and hope filled futures we can look forward to. For those of us who have experienced the loss of loved ones or witnessed their suffering, it's with a heavy heart that we long for such a place. In today's message, Pastor Mark encourages us by teaching us about the wonderful power of The Cross, and it's power over sin. In our study, we learn that although we live in this fading world of sin, Christ has made it possible to overcome by simply calling on His name! The idea of living in a world where disease, pain, and death are no more is one of the most reassuring and hope filled futures we can look forward to. For those of us who have experienced the loss of loved ones or witnessed their suffering, it's with a heavy heart that we long for such a place. In today's message, Pastor Mark encourages us by teaching us about the wonderful power of The Cross, and it's power over sin. In our study, we learn that although we live in this fading world of sin, Christ has made it possible to overcome by simply calling on His name! http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000010794/LFL20160705.mp35772e3c511176.mp3 Tue, 05 Jul 2016 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer When taking an honest look at our lives as individuals, many of us would agree that our faith is mediocre at best. Although we can go through seasons of great faith, we all struggle with continually having the faith that, as Christ would put it “can move mountains.” In today's edition of Lessons for Living, Pastor Mark teaches us how we can continually grow in our faith. In our study, we learn the importance of continually taking in God's Word. If you struggle with your faith, then take heart in knowing that faith comes by hearing, and hearing from The Word of God! When taking an honest look at our lives as individuals, many of us would agree that our faith is mediocre at best. Although we can go through seasons of great faith, we all struggle with continually having the faith that, as Christ would put it “can move mountains.” In today's edition of Lessons for Living, Pastor Mark teaches us how we can continually grow in our faith. In our study, we learn the importance of continually taking in God's Word. If you struggle with your faith, then take heart in knowing that faith comes by hearing, and hearing from The Word of God! When taking an honest look at our lives as individuals, many of us would agree that our faith is mediocre at best. Although we can go through seasons of great faith, we all struggle with continually having the faith that, as Christ would put it “can move mountains.” In today's edition of Lessons for Living, Pastor Mark teaches us how we can continually grow in our faith. In our study, we learn the importance of continually taking in God's Word. If you struggle with your faith, then take heart in knowing that faith comes by hearing, and hearing from The Word of God! http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000010795/LFL20160704.mp35772e3ffc6267.mp3 Mon, 04 Jul 2016 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer As independent or autonomous as we like to claim we are, deep within each and every one of us is the desire for guidance and truth. Whether it's the meaning of life, why there's suffering, or if we're all one big cosmic accident, we've all contemplated the meaning of our existence. In today's message, Pastor Mark reflects on just why it is that Christ had such a large crowd following Him, after His sermon on the mount. In our study, we gain a better comprehension of man's hunger for truth, and how that hunger hasn't subsided over thousands of years. As independent or autonomous as we like to claim we are, deep within each and every one of us is the desire for guidance and truth. Whether it's the meaning of life, why there's suffering, or if we're all one big cosmic accident, we've all contemplated the meaning of our existence. In today's message, Pastor Mark reflects on just why it is that Christ had such a large crowd following Him, after His sermon on the mount. In our study, we gain a better comprehension of man's hunger for truth, and how that hunger hasn't subsided over thousands of years. As independent or autonomous as we like to claim we are, deep within each and every one of us is the desire for guidance and truth. Whether it's the meaning of life, why there's suffering, or if we're all one big cosmic accident, we've all contemplated the meaning of our existence. In today's message, Pastor Mark reflects on just why it is that Christ had such a large crowd following Him, after His sermon on the mount. In our study, we gain a better comprehension of man's hunger for truth, and how that hunger hasn't subsided over thousands of years. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000010704/LFL20160701.mp3576c0ccf91389.mp3 Fri, 01 Jul 2016 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer Some of us may personally know individuals who spend countless hours studying or learning a specific trade or craft. If those individuals were to never put all that knowledge into practice, we might begin to question them. This should be especially true when it comes to The Word of God. In today's edition of Lessons for Living, Pastor Mark expands upon the teachings of both Christ and James when it comes to doing God's Word. In our study, we learn how God's Word is meant to transform us, and how that transformation comes by doing, rather than simply hearing God's Word. Some of us may personally know individuals who spend countless hours studying or learning a specific trade or craft. If those individuals were to never put all that knowledge into practice, we might begin to question them. This should be especially true when it comes to The Word of God. In today's edition of Lessons for Living, Pastor Mark expands upon the teachings of both Christ and James when it comes to doing God's Word. In our study, we learn how God's Word is meant to transform us, and how that transformation comes by doing, rather than simply hearing God's Word. Some of us may personally know individuals who spend countless hours studying or learning a specific trade or craft. If those individuals were to never put all that knowledge into practice, we might begin to question them. This should be especially true when it comes to The Word of God. In today's edition of Lessons for Living, Pastor Mark expands upon the teachings of both Christ and James when it comes to doing God's Word. In our study, we learn how God's Word is meant to transform us, and how that transformation comes by doing, rather than simply hearing God's Word. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000010705/LFL20160630.mp3576c0d23f3268.mp3 Thu, 30 Jun 2016 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer Many of us would agree that reading a book or watching a documentary on health doesn't quite make you a health professional. Just as with any profession, in order for others to acknowledge the title as legitimate, constant growth and improvement must be evident. This is especially true when it comes to the Christian life. In today's message, Pastor Mark teaches us about the importance of growth in the Christian walk. In our study Pastor Mark warns us that we're to be doers of The Word, as opposed to simply hearing The Word. Many of us would agree that reading a book or watching a documentary on health doesn't quite make you a health professional. Just as with any profession, in order for others to acknowledge the title as legitimate, constant growth and improvement must be evident. This is especially true when it comes to the Christian life. In today's message, Pastor Mark teaches us about the importance of growth in the Christian walk. In our study Pastor Mark warns us that we're to be doers of The Word, as opposed to simply hearing The Word. Many of us would agree that reading a book or watching a documentary on health doesn't quite make you a health professional. Just as with any profession, in order for others to acknowledge the title as legitimate, constant growth and improvement must be evident. This is especially true when it comes to the Christian life. In today's message, Pastor Mark teaches us about the importance of growth in the Christian walk. In our study Pastor Mark warns us that we're to be doers of The Word, as opposed to simply hearing The Word. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000010706/LFL20160629.mp3576c0d6a74364.mp3 Wed, 29 Jun 2016 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer Throughout the teachings of Jesus we read several times that there are those who deceive themselves. When comparing the Christian life to that of a non believer, we should notice a stark contrast between the two. Rather than a mere profession of faith or a one time event, the Christian life is filled with constant growth and change. In today's edition of Lessons for Living, Pastor Mark discusses this crucial aspect of the Christian life. In our study, we expand upon the teachings of Jesus, and just what it means to “build our house upon the rock” Throughout the teachings of Jesus we read several times that there are those who deceive themselves. When comparing the Christian life to that of a non believer, we should notice a stark contrast between the two. Rather than a mere profession of faith or a one time event, the Christian life is filled with constant growth and change. In today's edition of Lessons for Living, Pastor Mark discusses this crucial aspect of the Christian life. In our study, we expand upon the teachings of Jesus, and just what it means to “build our house upon the rock” Throughout the teachings of Jesus we read several times that there are those who deceive themselves. When comparing the Christian life to that of a non believer, we should notice a stark contrast between the two. Rather than a mere profession of faith or a one time event, the Christian life is filled with constant growth and change. In today's edition of Lessons for Living, Pastor Mark discusses this crucial aspect of the Christian life. In our study, we expand upon the teachings of Jesus, and just what it means to “build our house upon the rock” http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000010707/LFL20160628.mp3576c0daa36ec4.mp3 Tue, 28 Jun 2016 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer Many of us can recall a time where we've been tricked or deceived at some point in our lives. Whether it's a salesman with a bunk product or someone that's manipulating us for their gain, it's never an enjoyable experience. But what about spiritual deception? When it comes to eternity, many of us would agree that this is the worst deception imaginable. In today's edition of Lessons for Living, Pastor Mark teaches us about Spiritual deception. In our study, we learn about the tragic reality of those who believe they are saved, but will never enter into God's Kingdom. Many of us can recall a time where we've been tricked or deceived at some point in our lives. Whether it's a salesman with a bunk product or someone that's manipulating us for their gain, it's never an enjoyable experience. But what about spiritual deception? When it comes to eternity, many of us would agree that this is the worst deception imaginable. In today's edition of Lessons for Living, Pastor Mark teaches us about Spiritual deception. In our study, we learn about the tragic reality of those who believe they are saved, but will never enter into God's Kingdom. Many of us can recall a time where we've been tricked or deceived at some point in our lives. Whether it's a salesman with a bunk product or someone that's manipulating us for their gain, it's never an enjoyable experience. But what about spiritual deception? When it comes to eternity, many of us would agree that this is the worst deception imaginable. In today's edition of Lessons for Living, Pastor Mark teaches us about Spiritual deception. In our study, we learn about the tragic reality of those who believe they are saved, but will never enter into God's Kingdom. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000010708/LFL20160627.mp3576c0de741181.mp3 Mon, 27 Jun 2016 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer Since the beginning of God's Church, history has seen several movements that involve false doctrines. From Jehova Witnesses, Mormons, and suicide cults, many people have been lead astray from God's infallible truth. In today's edition of Lessons for Living, Pastor Mark teaches us the importance of being grounded in God's Word as the foundation of our witnessing. When given the opportunity to share the truth, we learn that it's imperative that we do so with responsibility and discernment. Today we learn that no matter how many ways the world might say there is to get to God, only Christ is the true way! Since the beginning of God's Church, history has seen several movements that involve false doctrines. From Jehova Witnesses, Mormons, and suicide cults, many people have been lead astray from God's infallible truth. In today's edition of Lessons for Living, Pastor Mark teaches us the importance of being grounded in God's Word as the foundation of our witnessing. When given the opportunity to share the truth, we learn that it's imperative that we do so with responsibility and discernment. Today we learn that no matter how many ways the world might say there is to get to God, only Christ is the true way! Since the beginning of God's Church, history has seen several movements that involve false doctrines. From Jehova Witnesses, Mormons, and suicide cults, many people have been lead astray from God's infallible truth. In today's edition of Lessons for Living, Pastor Mark teaches us the importance of being grounded in God's Word as the foundation of our witnessing. When given the opportunity to share the truth, we learn that it's imperative that we do so with responsibility and discernment. Today we learn that no matter how many ways the world might say there is to get to God, only Christ is the true way! http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000010578/LFL20160624.mp35761837555d0d.mp3 Fri, 24 Jun 2016 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer In the book of Revelation we read that the serpent, called Satan, deceives the whole world. Some of us may be familiar with the line “the greatest trick the devil pulled, is convincing the world he doesn't exist.” One of the most dangerous tools used against mankind, is simply getting us to focus on the here and now, rather than eternity. In today's edition of Lessons for Living, Pastor Mark discusses how each and every one of us is under constant attacks of deception and lies. In our study, we'll learn how the enemy seeks to lead us astray, and divert us from the salvation that God provided for all of mankind. In the book of Revelation we read that the serpent, called Satan, deceives the whole world. Some of us may be familiar with the line “the greatest trick the devil pulled, is convincing the world he doesn't exist.” One of the most dangerous tools used against mankind, is simply getting us to focus on the here and now, rather than eternity. In today's edition of Lessons for Living, Pastor Mark discusses how each and every one of us is under constant attacks of deception and lies. In our study, we'll learn how the enemy seeks to lead us astray, and divert us from the salvation that God provided for all of mankind. In the book of Revelation we read that the serpent, called Satan, deceives the whole world. Some of us may be familiar with the line “the greatest trick the devil pulled, is convincing the world he doesn't exist.” One of the most dangerous tools used against mankind, is simply getting us to focus on the here and now, rather than eternity. In today's edition of Lessons for Living, Pastor Mark discusses how each and every one of us is under constant attacks of deception and lies. In our study, we'll learn how the enemy seeks to lead us astray, and divert us from the salvation that God provided for all of mankind. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000010579/LFL20160623.mp3576183e747256.mp3 Thu, 23 Jun 2016 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer Each of us have experienced several different cases of regret throughout our lives. Whether it's due to poor financial decisions, doing something we knew was wrong, or missing out on opportunity, we've all had our share of regret. Typically we shrug it off and learn from our mistakes, but how do we think we would handle an eternal state of regret? In today's edition of Lessons for Living, Pastor Mark gives us a sobering example of what eternity without God would be like. In our study, we learn about the seriousness of making the decision for Christ, before it's too late to do so. Each of us have experienced several different cases of regret throughout our lives. Whether it's due to poor financial decisions, doing something we knew was wrong, or missing out on opportunity, we've all had our share of regret. Typically we shrug it off and learn from our mistakes, but how do we think we would handle an eternal state of regret? In today's edition of Lessons for Living, Pastor Mark gives us a sobering example of what eternity without God would be like. In our study, we learn about the seriousness of making the decision for Christ, before it's too late to do so. Each of us have experienced several different cases of regret throughout our lives. Whether it's due to poor financial decisions, doing something we knew was wrong, or missing out on opportunity, we've all had our share of regret. Typically we shrug it off and learn from our mistakes, but how do we think we would handle an eternal state of regret? In today's edition of Lessons for Living, Pastor Mark gives us a sobering example of what eternity without God would be like. In our study, we learn about the seriousness of making the decision for Christ, before it's too late to do so. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000010580/LFL20160622.mp357618423f0ca4.mp3 Wed, 22 Jun 2016 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer Mankind has a natural inclination towards independence and autonomy. The idea of someone telling us that there's only one way to go about doing something often offends our pride or ego. When it comes to eternity and salvation, our countenance can quickly take a turn for the worst and the discussion can become rather heated. In today's message, Pastor Mark teaches us the reality of our eternity, and the two paths that are available to take. In our study, we learn about the narrow road that leads to Jesus, and the broad road, that leads to death and destruction. Mankind has a natural inclination towards independence and autonomy. The idea of someone telling us that there's only one way to go about doing something often offends our pride or ego. When it comes to eternity and salvation, our countenance can quickly take a turn for the worst and the discussion can become rather heated. In today's message, Pastor Mark teaches us the reality of our eternity, and the two paths that are available to take. In our study, we learn about the narrow road that leads to Jesus, and the broad road, that leads to death and destruction. Mankind has a natural inclination towards independence and autonomy. The idea of someone telling us that there's only one way to go about doing something often offends our pride or ego. When it comes to eternity and salvation, our countenance can quickly take a turn for the worst and the discussion can become rather heated. In today's message, Pastor Mark teaches us the reality of our eternity, and the two paths that are available to take. In our study, we learn about the narrow road that leads to Jesus, and the broad road, that leads to death and destruction. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000010581/LFL20160621.mp35761849bc9df5.mp3 Tue, 21 Jun 2016 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer Due to the finite nature of our current minds and bodies we often struggle when it comes to “seeing the bigger picture”. Throw the business of life and the denial of God's existence into the equation, and we often end up living one day at a time. But what if life is more than just living one day after the other? In today's edition of Lessons for Living, Pastor Mark addresses the most important choice that each of us has to make. In our study, Pastor Mark encourages us to ask the most important question of our lives. Where do we plan on spending our eternity? Due to the finite nature of our current minds and bodies we often struggle when it comes to “seeing the bigger picture”. Throw the business of life and the denial of God's existence into the equation, and we often end up living one day at a time. But what if life is more than just living one day after the other? In today's edition of Lessons for Living, Pastor Mark addresses the most important choice that each of us has to make. In our study, Pastor Mark encourages us to ask the most important question of our lives. Where do we plan on spending our eternity? Due to the finite nature of our current minds and bodies we often struggle when it comes to “seeing the bigger picture”. Throw the business of life and the denial of God's existence into the equation, and we often end up living one day at a time. But what if life is more than just living one day after the other? In today's edition of Lessons for Living, Pastor Mark addresses the most important choice that each of us has to make. In our study, Pastor Mark encourages us to ask the most important question of our lives. Where do we plan on spending our eternity? http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000010582/LFL20160620.mp3576184e212eea.mp3 Mon, 20 Jun 2016 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer Living out a healthy life of frequent prayer is possibly one of the most neglected areas of the Christian life. For many of us, we often find ourselves reserving prayer for issues such as poor health or life's unexpected trials. But what about simple day to day guidance and daily fellowship with our Creator? In today's edition of Lessons for Living, we jump in mid story as Pastor Mark teaches us the importance of a steady prayer life. In our study, not only will we learn how God faithfully provides, but Pastor Mark reminds us just who it is we pray to, and how we should pray BIG! Living out a healthy life of frequent prayer is possibly one of the most neglected areas of the Christian life. For many of us, we often find ourselves reserving prayer for issues such as poor health or life's unexpected trials. But what about simple day to day guidance and daily fellowship with our Creator? In today's edition of Lessons for Living, we jump in mid story as Pastor Mark teaches us the importance of a steady prayer life. In our study, not only will we learn how God faithfully provides, but Pastor Mark reminds us just who it is we pray to, and how we should pray BIG! Living out a healthy life of frequent prayer is possibly one of the most neglected areas of the Christian life. For many of us, we often find ourselves reserving prayer for issues such as poor health or life's unexpected trials. But what about simple day to day guidance and daily fellowship with our Creator? In today's edition of Lessons for Living, we jump in mid story as Pastor Mark teaches us the importance of a steady prayer life. In our study, not only will we learn how God faithfully provides, but Pastor Mark reminds us just who it is we pray to, and how we should pray BIG! http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000010481/LFL20160617.mp35758562ce509e.mp3 Fri, 17 Jun 2016 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer The Book of James tells that we “have not, because we ask not.” Whether it's because of the business of life, or our lack of faith, we sometimes get so hung up on what we're lacking, that we simply forget to pray. In today's message entitled “Ask” Pastor Mark will teach us about some of the fundamental basics of prayer, and how we often neglect them. In our study, we'll learn how prayer not only reminds us of our dependency upon God, but how it also keeps us in communion with God. Although The Father might not answer prayers how you'd expect, you'll learn how He hears each and every prayer! The Book of James tells that we “have not, because we ask not.” Whether it's because of the business of life, or our lack of faith, we sometimes get so hung up on what we're lacking, that we simply forget to pray. In today's message entitled “Ask” Pastor Mark will teach us about some of the fundamental basics of prayer, and how we often neglect them. In our study, we'll learn how prayer not only reminds us of our dependency upon God, but how it also keeps us in communion with God. Although The Father might not answer prayers how you'd expect, you'll learn how He hears each and every prayer! The Book of James tells that we “have not, because we ask not.” Whether it's because of the business of life, or our lack of faith, we sometimes get so hung up on what we're lacking, that we simply forget to pray. In today's message entitled “Ask” Pastor Mark will teach us about some of the fundamental basics of prayer, and how we often neglect them. In our study, we'll learn how prayer not only reminds us of our dependency upon God, but how it also keeps us in communion with God. Although The Father might not answer prayers how you'd expect, you'll learn how He hears each and every prayer! http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000010482/LFL20160616.mp3575856732355c.mp3 Thu, 16 Jun 2016 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer In ancient Israel the high priest would make intercession and pray for the people of Israel on a specific day of the year. Thanks to the work of the Cross, we now have the same access as the high priest, but on a 24/7 unlimited basis. As amazing as this reality is, we as Christians can easily take our all access pass for granted and miss out on the blessings God intended for us to experience. In today's edition of Lessons for Living, Pastor Mark reminds us of the unlimited access we have to The Father, through prayer and supplication. In ancient Israel the high priest would make intercession and pray for the people of Israel on a specific day of the year. Thanks to the work of the Cross, we now have the same access as the high priest, but on a 24/7 unlimited basis. As amazing as this reality is, we as Christians can easily take our all access pass for granted and miss out on the blessings God intended for us to experience. In today's edition of Lessons for Living, Pastor Mark reminds us of the unlimited access we have to The Father, through prayer and supplication. In ancient Israel the high priest would make intercession and pray for the people of Israel on a specific day of the year. Thanks to the work of the Cross, we now have the same access as the high priest, but on a 24/7 unlimited basis. As amazing as this reality is, we as Christians can easily take our all access pass for granted and miss out on the blessings God intended for us to experience. In today's edition of Lessons for Living, Pastor Mark reminds us of the unlimited access we have to The Father, through prayer and supplication. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000010483/LFL20160615.mp3575856e06358e.mp3 Wed, 15 Jun 2016 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer The word “judge” means to first distinguish, and then to decide. In order to distinguish a situation, we must first have a basis or foundation that we draw from in order to judge efficiently. As believers in Christ, we know that this foundation comes from none other than God's written Word. In today's message, Pastor Mark teaches us the importance of aligning our lives with God's Word when correcting a brother or sister in Christ. In our study, we learn that we must first analyze our own lives, before rushing off to call out the errors of another believer. The word “judge” means to first distinguish, and then to decide. In order to distinguish a situation, we must first have a basis or foundation that we draw from in order to judge efficiently. As believers in Christ, we know that this foundation comes from none other than God's written Word. In today's message, Pastor Mark teaches us the importance of aligning our lives with God's Word when correcting a brother or sister in Christ. In our study, we learn that we must first analyze our own lives, before rushing off to call out the errors of another believer. The word “judge” means to first distinguish, and then to decide. In order to distinguish a situation, we must first have a basis or foundation that we draw from in order to judge efficiently. As believers in Christ, we know that this foundation comes from none other than God's written Word. In today's message, Pastor Mark teaches us the importance of aligning our lives with God's Word when correcting a brother or sister in Christ. In our study, we learn that we must first analyze our own lives, before rushing off to call out the errors of another believer. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000010484/LFL20160614.mp3575857237e006.mp3 Tue, 14 Jun 2016 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer The Bible tells us that we're to correct each other whenever we compromise scriptural doctrines or truths. However, the idea of approaching a brother or sister who might be stumbling in their walk can be pretty intimidating. In today's edition of Lessons for Living, Pastor Mark expands upon the teachings of Jesus to help us better understand how we should approach one another. In our study, we learn the importance of correcting one another through prayer, love, patience, and grace. This of course comes by the strength and wisdom of God's Spirit. The Bible tells us that we're to correct each other whenever we compromise scriptural doctrines or truths. However, the idea of approaching a brother or sister who might be stumbling in their walk can be pretty intimidating. In today's edition of Lessons for Living, Pastor Mark expands upon the teachings of Jesus to help us better understand how we should approach one another. In our study, we learn the importance of correcting one another through prayer, love, patience, and grace. This of course comes by the strength and wisdom of God's Spirit. The Bible tells us that we're to correct each other whenever we compromise scriptural doctrines or truths. However, the idea of approaching a brother or sister who might be stumbling in their walk can be pretty intimidating. In today's edition of Lessons for Living, Pastor Mark expands upon the teachings of Jesus to help us better understand how we should approach one another. In our study, we learn the importance of correcting one another through prayer, love, patience, and grace. This of course comes by the strength and wisdom of God's Spirit. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000010485/LFL20160613.mp357585765cd259.mp3 Mon, 13 Jun 2016 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer 1I'm sure you've heard people say, “judge not lest you be judged!”. Most 2people look at this portion of Scripture and think that God is telling us 3not to judge others. This is simply NOT the case. In today's lesson, 4Pastor Mark teaches us that there are areas where we can and should be 5judging. He explains that judging isn't a chance to be cruel to a person 6or drag them through the mud. If we see a person in error and this error 7will either cause them physical or spiritual damage...we are to, in love, 8bring to light their sin. This is to be done so that hopefully repentance 9and restoration can take place. But remember, before we judge others, 10let us examine our owns hearts first. Make sure there isn't a “plank” in your own eye. 1I'm sure you've heard people say, “judge not lest you be judged!”. Most 2people look at this portion of Scripture and think that God is telling us 3not to judge others. This is simply NOT the case. In today's lesson, 4Pastor Mark teaches us that there are areas where we can and should be 5judging. He explains that judging isn't a chance to be cruel to a person 6or drag them through the mud. If we see a person in error and this error 7will either cause them physical or spiritual damage...we are to, in love, 8bring to light their sin. This is to be done so that hopefully repentance 9and restoration can take place. But remember, before we judge others, 10let us examine our owns hearts first. Make sure there isn't a “plank” in your own eye. 1I'm sure you've heard people say, “judge not lest you be judged!”. Most 2people look at this portion of Scripture and think that God is telling us 3not to judge others. This is simply NOT the case. In today's lesson, 4Pastor Mark teaches us that there are areas where we can and should be 5judging. He explains that judging isn't a chance to be cruel to a person 6or drag them through the mud. If we see a person in error and this error 7will either cause them physical or spiritual damage...we are to, in love, 8bring to light their sin. This is to be done so that hopefully repentance 9and restoration can take place. But remember, before we judge others, 10let us examine our owns hearts first. Make sure there isn't a “plank” in your own eye. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000010336/LFL20160610.mp3574f1eca36bbd.mp3 Fri, 10 Jun 2016 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer 1Many people today say that they believe in God, but do they REALLY 2believe in the God of the Bible? In today's teaching, Pastor Mark 3teaches us that its not about saying we believe in the existence of God, 4but it's about having a relationship with Him. You see, if we truly 5believed in the God of the Bible, then we would want to please Him by 6living a life of obedience to His Word. Jesus said, if you love me, keep 7my commands. Pastor Mark also shares with us the dangers of 8worrying. The physical repercussions of a life of anxiety and worry are 9scary within themselves. But then we have to consider WHY we worry? 10We worry because we lack faith and trust...we worry because we don't believe God. 1Many people today say that they believe in God, but do they REALLY 2believe in the God of the Bible? In today's teaching, Pastor Mark 3teaches us that its not about saying we believe in the existence of God, 4but it's about having a relationship with Him. You see, if we truly 5believed in the God of the Bible, then we would want to please Him by 6living a life of obedience to His Word. Jesus said, if you love me, keep 7my commands. Pastor Mark also shares with us the dangers of 8worrying. The physical repercussions of a life of anxiety and worry are 9scary within themselves. But then we have to consider WHY we worry? 10We worry because we lack faith and trust...we worry because we don't believe God. 1Many people today say that they believe in God, but do they REALLY 2believe in the God of the Bible? In today's teaching, Pastor Mark 3teaches us that its not about saying we believe in the existence of God, 4but it's about having a relationship with Him. You see, if we truly 5believed in the God of the Bible, then we would want to please Him by 6living a life of obedience to His Word. Jesus said, if you love me, keep 7my commands. Pastor Mark also shares with us the dangers of 8worrying. The physical repercussions of a life of anxiety and worry are 9scary within themselves. But then we have to consider WHY we worry? 10We worry because we lack faith and trust...we worry because we don't believe God. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000010337/LFL20160609.mp3574f1f2663304.mp3 Thu, 09 Jun 2016 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer 1Are you a worrier? Do you constantly think about the “what-ifs” in life? 2You see, as believers, when we worry, we are showing our lack of faith 3and trust in God's plan for our lives. If we love the LORD with all our 4heart...leaning on Him and His Word for understanding...we have 5nothing to fear! Pastor Mark explains that worry is ACTUALLY faith in 6the negative. He also explains how worrying or being anxious affects 7the body. As believers, worrying robs us of our joy! The book of 9Proverbs, shows us that an anxious heart weighs a man down. Pastor 8Mark explains that its okay to consider life and plan for the future, but its 10 a different story when we allow the “what ifs” to consume our lives. 1Are you a worrier? Do you constantly think about the “what-ifs” in life? 2You see, as believers, when we worry, we are showing our lack of faith 3and trust in God's plan for our lives. If we love the LORD with all our 4heart...leaning on Him and His Word for understanding...we have 5nothing to fear! Pastor Mark explains that worry is ACTUALLY faith in 6the negative. He also explains how worrying or being anxious affects 7the body. As believers, worrying robs us of our joy! The book of 9Proverbs, shows us that an anxious heart weighs a man down. Pastor 8Mark explains that its okay to consider life and plan for the future, but its 10 a different story when we allow the “what ifs” to consume our lives. 1Are you a worrier? Do you constantly think about the “what-ifs” in life? 2You see, as believers, when we worry, we are showing our lack of faith 3and trust in God's plan for our lives. If we love the LORD with all our 4heart...leaning on Him and His Word for understanding...we have 5nothing to fear! Pastor Mark explains that worry is ACTUALLY faith in 6the negative. He also explains how worrying or being anxious affects 7the body. As believers, worrying robs us of our joy! The book of 9Proverbs, shows us that an anxious heart weighs a man down. Pastor 8Mark explains that its okay to consider life and plan for the future, but its 10 a different story when we allow the “what ifs” to consume our lives. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000010338/LFL20160608.mp3574f1f7962e79.mp3 Wed, 08 Jun 2016 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer 1The Scriptures teach us that what we treasure...what we value most... 2most we devote most our time to has our hearts. Pastor Mark asks the 3question: Where is your heart? Are you focused on your job, your 4money (or the lack of it), your family, your hobby? You see, none of 5these things are necessary bad to think about or value, but have you set 6them BEFORE God? We learn that looking at our lives through the 7Lord's eyes...having an eternal perspective is best way for us to focus on 8what our priorities should be. How can we see through God's eyes? By 9seeking Him through prayer and the reading of the Holy Scriptures, we 10can know His character and His nature. We will become more like Him. 1The Scriptures teach us that what we treasure...what we value most... 2most we devote most our time to has our hearts. Pastor Mark asks the 3question: Where is your heart? Are you focused on your job, your 4money (or the lack of it), your family, your hobby? You see, none of 5these things are necessary bad to think about or value, but have you set 6them BEFORE God? We learn that looking at our lives through the 7Lord's eyes...having an eternal perspective is best way for us to focus on 8what our priorities should be. How can we see through God's eyes? By 9seeking Him through prayer and the reading of the Holy Scriptures, we 10can know His character and His nature. We will become more like Him. 1The Scriptures teach us that what we treasure...what we value most... 2most we devote most our time to has our hearts. Pastor Mark asks the 3question: Where is your heart? Are you focused on your job, your 4money (or the lack of it), your family, your hobby? You see, none of 5these things are necessary bad to think about or value, but have you set 6them BEFORE God? We learn that looking at our lives through the 7Lord's eyes...having an eternal perspective is best way for us to focus on 8what our priorities should be. How can we see through God's eyes? By 9seeking Him through prayer and the reading of the Holy Scriptures, we 10can know His character and His nature. We will become more like Him. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000010339/LFL20160607.mp3574f1fcac06d2.mp3 Tue, 07 Jun 2016 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer 1Man has generated many different ideas of what HE thinks is the right 2approach to God and religion. Some believe that if you are a child of 3God, then you must be prosperous...and even rich! Others think that 4as believers we should live like paupers...wearing rags while wallowing 5in false-humility. But what is God's approach? How does HE want us to 6live in Him? Today, Pastor Mark presents us with questions from Jesus. 7These questions will help us to refocus on God and His Ways...His 8approach and not man's. We also learn what is really means to lay up for 9yourself treasures in Heaven. Pastor Mark tells us that our soul IS the 10single greatest treasure that we can store up in Heaven. 1Man has generated many different ideas of what HE thinks is the right 2approach to God and religion. Some believe that if you are a child of 3God, then you must be prosperous...and even rich! Others think that 4as believers we should live like paupers...wearing rags while wallowing 5in false-humility. But what is God's approach? How does HE want us to 6live in Him? Today, Pastor Mark presents us with questions from Jesus. 7These questions will help us to refocus on God and His Ways...His 8approach and not man's. We also learn what is really means to lay up for 9yourself treasures in Heaven. Pastor Mark tells us that our soul IS the 10single greatest treasure that we can store up in Heaven. 1Man has generated many different ideas of what HE thinks is the right 2approach to God and religion. Some believe that if you are a child of 3God, then you must be prosperous...and even rich! Others think that 4as believers we should live like paupers...wearing rags while wallowing 5in false-humility. But what is God's approach? How does HE want us to 6live in Him? Today, Pastor Mark presents us with questions from Jesus. 7These questions will help us to refocus on God and His Ways...His 8approach and not man's. We also learn what is really means to lay up for 9yourself treasures in Heaven. Pastor Mark tells us that our soul IS the 10single greatest treasure that we can store up in Heaven. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000010340/LFL20160606.mp3574f20096c4b1.mp3 Mon, 06 Jun 2016 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer 1The Scriptures teach us that what we treasure...what we value most... 2most we devote most our time to has our hearts. Pastor Mark asks the 3question: Where is your heart? Are you focused on your job, your 4money (or the lack of it), your family, your hobby? You see, none of 5these things are necessary bad to think about or value, but have you set 6them BEFORE God? We learn that looking at our lives through the 7Lord's eyes...having an eternal perspective is best way for us to focus on 8what our priorities should be. How can we see through God's eyes? By 9seeking Him through prayer and the reading of the Holy Scriptures, we 10can know His character and His nature. We will become more like Him. 1The Scriptures teach us that what we treasure...what we value most... 2most we devote most our time to has our hearts. Pastor Mark asks the 3question: Where is your heart? Are you focused on your job, your 4money (or the lack of it), your family, your hobby? You see, none of 5these things are necessary bad to think about or value, but have you set 6them BEFORE God? We learn that looking at our lives through the 7Lord's eyes...having an eternal perspective is best way for us to focus on 8what our priorities should be. How can we see through God's eyes? By 9seeking Him through prayer and the reading of the Holy Scriptures, we 10can know His character and His nature. We will become more like Him. 1The Scriptures teach us that what we treasure...what we value most... 2most we devote most our time to has our hearts. Pastor Mark asks the 3question: Where is your heart? Are you focused on your job, your 4money (or the lack of it), your family, your hobby? You see, none of 5these things are necessary bad to think about or value, but have you set 6them BEFORE God? We learn that looking at our lives through the 7Lord's eyes...having an eternal perspective is best way for us to focus on 8what our priorities should be. How can we see through God's eyes? By 9seeking Him through prayer and the reading of the Holy Scriptures, we 10can know His character and His nature. We will become more like Him. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000010244/LFL20160603.mp3574735dacfbac.mp3 Fri, 03 Jun 2016 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer 1Man has generated many different ideas of what HE thinks is the right 2approach to God and religion. Some believe that if you are a child of 3God, then you must be prosperous...and even rich! Others think that 4as believers we should live like paupers...wearing rags while wallowing 5in false-humility. But what is God's approach? How does HE want us to 6live in Him? Today, Pastor Mark presents us with questions from Jesus. 7These questions will help us to refocus on God and His Ways...His 8approach and not man's. We also learn what is really means to lay up for 9yourself treasures in Heaven. Pastor Mark tells us that our soul IS the 10single greatest treasure that we can store up in Heaven. 1Man has generated many different ideas of what HE thinks is the right 2approach to God and religion. Some believe that if you are a child of 3God, then you must be prosperous...and even rich! Others think that 4as believers we should live like paupers...wearing rags while wallowing 5in false-humility. But what is God's approach? How does HE want us to 6live in Him? Today, Pastor Mark presents us with questions from Jesus. 7These questions will help us to refocus on God and His Ways...His 8approach and not man's. We also learn what is really means to lay up for 9yourself treasures in Heaven. Pastor Mark tells us that our soul IS the 10single greatest treasure that we can store up in Heaven. 1Man has generated many different ideas of what HE thinks is the right 2approach to God and religion. Some believe that if you are a child of 3God, then you must be prosperous...and even rich! Others think that 4as believers we should live like paupers...wearing rags while wallowing 5in false-humility. But what is God's approach? How does HE want us to 6live in Him? Today, Pastor Mark presents us with questions from Jesus. 7These questions will help us to refocus on God and His Ways...His 8approach and not man's. We also learn what is really means to lay up for 9yourself treasures in Heaven. Pastor Mark tells us that our soul IS the 10single greatest treasure that we can store up in Heaven. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000010245/LFL20160602.mp35747362004504.mp3 Thu, 02 Jun 2016 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer 1As humans, temptation is a real part of life. We are tempted everyday. 2As we see in today's lesson, we can ask God to help us resist these 3temptations! You see, our enemy is clever...he knows how to tempt us, 4but thankfully our Father in Heaven is ready and willing to help us walk 5away from these things that draw us away from Him. So by submitting 6to God and asking for His protection...we can flee from the temptations 7that are put in front of us. In today's teaching, Pastor Mark also 8encourages parents to take an active roll in protecting their children from 9today's temptations. He suggests setting up moral fences to keep you 10AND you family far from these dangerous temptations. 1As humans, temptation is a real part of life. We are tempted everyday. 2As we see in today's lesson, we can ask God to help us resist these 3temptations! You see, our enemy is clever...he knows how to tempt us, 4but thankfully our Father in Heaven is ready and willing to help us walk 5away from these things that draw us away from Him. So by submitting 6to God and asking for His protection...we can flee from the temptations 7that are put in front of us. In today's teaching, Pastor Mark also 8encourages parents to take an active roll in protecting their children from 9today's temptations. He suggests setting up moral fences to keep you 10AND you family far from these dangerous temptations. 1As humans, temptation is a real part of life. We are tempted everyday. 2As we see in today's lesson, we can ask God to help us resist these 3temptations! You see, our enemy is clever...he knows how to tempt us, 4but thankfully our Father in Heaven is ready and willing to help us walk 5away from these things that draw us away from Him. So by submitting 6to God and asking for His protection...we can flee from the temptations 7that are put in front of us. In today's teaching, Pastor Mark also 8encourages parents to take an active roll in protecting their children from 9today's temptations. He suggests setting up moral fences to keep you 10AND you family far from these dangerous temptations. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000010246/LFL20160601.mp357473eee58f3a.mp3 Wed, 01 Jun 2016 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer 1Have you been hurt or betrayed by someone you love, a boss, coworker 2or even a friend? It is often hard to deal with hurt, especially if it was 3done by someone close to you. But the Scriptures teach us to deal with 4these issues...and quickly. You see, if we become offended by someone 5and never deal with it...then there can be no forgiveness. And having no 6forgiveness can give the enemy a foothold in your life. Pastor Mark 7teaches us that by not handling our hurt that we can allow a root of 8bitterness to creep in our lives. This, of course, will only cause more 9problems than the “hurt” itself. You see, just as our Father in Heaven 10has forgiven us, we need to be ready and willing to offer our forgiveness to others. 1Have you been hurt or betrayed by someone you love, a boss, coworker 2or even a friend? It is often hard to deal with hurt, especially if it was 3done by someone close to you. But the Scriptures teach us to deal with 4these issues...and quickly. You see, if we become offended by someone 5and never deal with it...then there can be no forgiveness. And having no 6forgiveness can give the enemy a foothold in your life. Pastor Mark 7teaches us that by not handling our hurt that we can allow a root of 8bitterness to creep in our lives. This, of course, will only cause more 9problems than the “hurt” itself. You see, just as our Father in Heaven 10has forgiven us, we need to be ready and willing to offer our forgiveness to others. 1Have you been hurt or betrayed by someone you love, a boss, coworker 2or even a friend? It is often hard to deal with hurt, especially if it was 3done by someone close to you. But the Scriptures teach us to deal with 4these issues...and quickly. You see, if we become offended by someone 5and never deal with it...then there can be no forgiveness. And having no 6forgiveness can give the enemy a foothold in your life. Pastor Mark 7teaches us that by not handling our hurt that we can allow a root of 8bitterness to creep in our lives. This, of course, will only cause more 9problems than the “hurt” itself. You see, just as our Father in Heaven 10has forgiven us, we need to be ready and willing to offer our forgiveness to others. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000010247/LFL20160531.mp35747380707c10.mp3 Tue, 31 May 2016 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer 1Have you sinned today? If you are honest with yourself, then your 2answer will be...Yes. You see, the Scriptures teach us that we are all 3sinners. We have all fallen short of the glory of God. So once we come 4to the realization that we ARE sinners...then what? The answer is, Pray. 5Pastor Mark teaches us that we are to daily ask God for His forgiveness. 6Along with that we are to also extend forgiveness to those around us... 7those who may have caused us harm. This step of obedience is very 8important because if we can't learn to forgive our neighbor of these 9small trespasses, then how can we expect our Heavenly Father...who is 10righteous...to forgive us of all our unrighteousness...all our lawlessness? 1Have you sinned today? If you are honest with yourself, then your 2answer will be...Yes. You see, the Scriptures teach us that we are all 3sinners. We have all fallen short of the glory of God. So once we come 4to the realization that we ARE sinners...then what? The answer is, Pray. 5Pastor Mark teaches us that we are to daily ask God for His forgiveness. 6Along with that we are to also extend forgiveness to those around us... 7those who may have caused us harm. This step of obedience is very 8important because if we can't learn to forgive our neighbor of these 9small trespasses, then how can we expect our Heavenly Father...who is 10righteous...to forgive us of all our unrighteousness...all our lawlessness? 1Have you sinned today? If you are honest with yourself, then your 2answer will be...Yes. You see, the Scriptures teach us that we are all 3sinners. We have all fallen short of the glory of God. So once we come 4to the realization that we ARE sinners...then what? The answer is, Pray. 5Pastor Mark teaches us that we are to daily ask God for His forgiveness. 6Along with that we are to also extend forgiveness to those around us... 7those who may have caused us harm. This step of obedience is very 8important because if we can't learn to forgive our neighbor of these 9small trespasses, then how can we expect our Heavenly Father...who is 10righteous...to forgive us of all our unrighteousness...all our lawlessness? http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000010248/LFL20160530.mp3574738854f897.mp3 Mon, 30 May 2016 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer 1Have you sinned today? If you are honest with yourself, then your 2answer will be...Yes. You see, the Scriptures teach us that we are all 3sinners. We have all fallen short of the glory of God. So once we come 4to the realization that we ARE sinners...then what? The answer is, Pray. 5Pastor Mark teaches us that we are to daily ask God for His forgiveness. 6Along with that we are to also extend forgiveness to those around us... 7those who may have caused us harm. This step of obedience is very 8important because if we can't learn to forgive our neighbor of these 9small trespasses, then how can we expect our Heavenly Father...who is 10righteous...to forgive us of all our unrighteousness...all our lawlessness? 1Have you sinned today? If you are honest with yourself, then your 2answer will be...Yes. You see, the Scriptures teach us that we are all 3sinners. We have all fallen short of the glory of God. So once we come 4to the realization that we ARE sinners...then what? The answer is, Pray. 5Pastor Mark teaches us that we are to daily ask God for His forgiveness. 6Along with that we are to also extend forgiveness to those around us... 7those who may have caused us harm. This step of obedience is very 8important because if we can't learn to forgive our neighbor of these 9small trespasses, then how can we expect our Heavenly Father...who is 10righteous...to forgive us of all our unrighteousness...all our lawlessness? 1Have you sinned today? If you are honest with yourself, then your 2answer will be...Yes. You see, the Scriptures teach us that we are all 3sinners. We have all fallen short of the glory of God. So once we come 4to the realization that we ARE sinners...then what? The answer is, Pray. 5Pastor Mark teaches us that we are to daily ask God for His forgiveness. 6Along with that we are to also extend forgiveness to those around us... 7those who may have caused us harm. This step of obedience is very 8important because if we can't learn to forgive our neighbor of these 9small trespasses, then how can we expect our Heavenly Father...who is 10righteous...to forgive us of all our unrighteousness...all our lawlessness? http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000009977/LFL20160527.mp357325c9f3dc8b.mp3 Fri, 27 May 2016 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer 1Can you recite what is known as “The Lord's Prayer”? Most people 2would answer YES to this question, but do they know WHAT it means? 3Well, in today's lesson, Pastor Mark shares with us what Jesus is trying 4to teach us through this blueprint for our prayer-life. We learn that our 5”Daily Bread” is so much more than the food on our plate. It is, in fact, 6our daily needs...both physically AND spiritually. Our next breath is 7given by God! HE IS the giver of life! You see, we need to depend on 8Him for our EVERY NEED! He is our provider...our hope and our 9salvation! So the question is, do you boast in your independence or do 10you boast in your Heavenly Father whom you can depend on for EVERYTHING? 1Can you recite what is known as “The Lord's Prayer”? Most people 2would answer YES to this question, but do they know WHAT it means? 3Well, in today's lesson, Pastor Mark shares with us what Jesus is trying 4to teach us through this blueprint for our prayer-life. We learn that our 5”Daily Bread” is so much more than the food on our plate. It is, in fact, 6our daily needs...both physically AND spiritually. Our next breath is 7given by God! HE IS the giver of life! You see, we need to depend on 8Him for our EVERY NEED! He is our provider...our hope and our 9salvation! So the question is, do you boast in your independence or do 10you boast in your Heavenly Father whom you can depend on for EVERYTHING? 1Can you recite what is known as “The Lord's Prayer”? Most people 2would answer YES to this question, but do they know WHAT it means? 3Well, in today's lesson, Pastor Mark shares with us what Jesus is trying 4to teach us through this blueprint for our prayer-life. We learn that our 5”Daily Bread” is so much more than the food on our plate. It is, in fact, 6our daily needs...both physically AND spiritually. Our next breath is 7given by God! HE IS the giver of life! You see, we need to depend on 8Him for our EVERY NEED! He is our provider...our hope and our 9salvation! So the question is, do you boast in your independence or do 10you boast in your Heavenly Father whom you can depend on for EVERYTHING? http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000009978/LFL20160526.mp357325cf694d17.mp3 Thu, 26 May 2016 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer 1We know that without a relationship with the God of the Bible, we have 2no hope...no true peace. Then why is it that so many people today 3choose to live without Him? Pastor Mark suggests that it is a result of 4their self-sufficiency. You see, when people begin to depend on their 5own understanding, their own ideas...rather than the ways of God, they 6are refusing to see the path that God designed for them. And while they 7may appear successful and happy in this life, sadly, they ignore eternity. 8They also ignore the fact that whether or not they believe it, God allows 9their every breath! We can do nothing without Him! So as believers, let 10us remember to pray after the model given by God...He WILL provide for all our needs. 1We know that without a relationship with the God of the Bible, we have 2no hope...no true peace. Then why is it that so many people today 3choose to live without Him? Pastor Mark suggests that it is a result of 4their self-sufficiency. You see, when people begin to depend on their 5own understanding, their own ideas...rather than the ways of God, they 6are refusing to see the path that God designed for them. And while they 7may appear successful and happy in this life, sadly, they ignore eternity. 8They also ignore the fact that whether or not they believe it, God allows 9their every breath! We can do nothing without Him! So as believers, let 10us remember to pray after the model given by God...He WILL provide for all our needs. 1We know that without a relationship with the God of the Bible, we have 2no hope...no true peace. Then why is it that so many people today 3choose to live without Him? Pastor Mark suggests that it is a result of 4their self-sufficiency. You see, when people begin to depend on their 5own understanding, their own ideas...rather than the ways of God, they 6are refusing to see the path that God designed for them. And while they 7may appear successful and happy in this life, sadly, they ignore eternity. 8They also ignore the fact that whether or not they believe it, God allows 9their every breath! We can do nothing without Him! So as believers, let 10us remember to pray after the model given by God...He WILL provide for all our needs. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000009979/LFL20160525.mp357325d539e3a2.mp3 Wed, 25 May 2016 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer 1When we pray, we are to pray in the character and nature of God our 2Father. You see, when we close our time of prayer with the phrase: “In 3Jesus name”...it's more than just a “wrapping up” of the prayer. It means 4so much more than that. In today's lesson, Pastor Mark shows us the 5different meanings for the many names of the God of the Bible. We learn 6that God is merciful...God is our provider...God is our salvation. And just 7as God's name carries meaning...so does ours. Does YOUR character... 8your nature reflect a right relationship with God? Are you merciful 9toward others? Slow to anger? Rich in His Love? So, not only are we 10to BE like Jesus and walk like Jesus, but we are to also pray as He did. 1When we pray, we are to pray in the character and nature of God our 2Father. You see, when we close our time of prayer with the phrase: “In 3Jesus name”...it's more than just a “wrapping up” of the prayer. It means 4so much more than that. In today's lesson, Pastor Mark shows us the 5different meanings for the many names of the God of the Bible. We learn 6that God is merciful...God is our provider...God is our salvation. And just 7as God's name carries meaning...so does ours. Does YOUR character... 8your nature reflect a right relationship with God? Are you merciful 9toward others? Slow to anger? Rich in His Love? So, not only are we 10to BE like Jesus and walk like Jesus, but we are to also pray as He did. 1When we pray, we are to pray in the character and nature of God our 2Father. You see, when we close our time of prayer with the phrase: “In 3Jesus name”...it's more than just a “wrapping up” of the prayer. It means 4so much more than that. In today's lesson, Pastor Mark shows us the 5different meanings for the many names of the God of the Bible. We learn 6that God is merciful...God is our provider...God is our salvation. And just 7as God's name carries meaning...so does ours. Does YOUR character... 8your nature reflect a right relationship with God? Are you merciful 9toward others? Slow to anger? Rich in His Love? So, not only are we 10to BE like Jesus and walk like Jesus, but we are to also pray as He did. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000009980/LFL20160524.mp357325d9d8da12.mp3 Tue, 24 May 2016 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer 1As believers, it is important that we communicate with God - constantly. 2 We must pray and read The Word to hear from God! In today's teaching, 3we learn that Jesus laid out for us a blueprint for prayer. And in Chapter 4 six, Pastor Mark breaks down the verses to show us how we are to 5approach our Heavenly Father in prayer. You see, if you are NOT a 6believer in Jesus...you CANNOT approach God until you have prayed 7 the prayer of salvation! You must first come to the understanding that 8 you are a sinner... in need of a savior. With that realization, then comes 9 confession...restoration AND THEN that line of communication between 10 you and the Creator of the Universe will be open. 1As believers, it is important that we communicate with God - constantly. 2 We must pray and read The Word to hear from God! In today's teaching, 3we learn that Jesus laid out for us a blueprint for prayer. And in Chapter 4 six, Pastor Mark breaks down the verses to show us how we are to 5approach our Heavenly Father in prayer. You see, if you are NOT a 6believer in Jesus...you CANNOT approach God until you have prayed 7 the prayer of salvation! You must first come to the understanding that 8 you are a sinner... in need of a savior. With that realization, then comes 9 confession...restoration AND THEN that line of communication between 10 you and the Creator of the Universe will be open. 1As believers, it is important that we communicate with God - constantly. 2 We must pray and read The Word to hear from God! In today's teaching, 3we learn that Jesus laid out for us a blueprint for prayer. And in Chapter 4 six, Pastor Mark breaks down the verses to show us how we are to 5approach our Heavenly Father in prayer. You see, if you are NOT a 6believer in Jesus...you CANNOT approach God until you have prayed 7 the prayer of salvation! You must first come to the understanding that 8 you are a sinner... in need of a savior. With that realization, then comes 9 confession...restoration AND THEN that line of communication between 10 you and the Creator of the Universe will be open. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000009981/LFL20160523.mp357325dea20949.mp3 Mon, 23 May 2016 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer 1As believers, it is important that we communicate with God - constantly. 2 We must pray and read The Word to hear from God! In today's teaching, 3we learn that Jesus laid out for us a blueprint for prayer. And in Chapter 4 six, Pastor Mark breaks down the verses to show us how we are to 5approach our Heavenly Father in prayer. You see, if you are NOT a 6believer in Jesus...you CANNOT approach God until you have prayed 7 the prayer of salvation! You must first come to the understanding that 8 you are a sinner... in need of a savior. With that realization, then comes 9 confession...restoration AND THEN that line of communication between 10 you and the Creator of the Universe will be open. 1As believers, it is important that we communicate with God - constantly. 2 We must pray and read The Word to hear from God! In today's teaching, 3we learn that Jesus laid out for us a blueprint for prayer. And in Chapter 4 six, Pastor Mark breaks down the verses to show us how we are to 5approach our Heavenly Father in prayer. You see, if you are NOT a 6believer in Jesus...you CANNOT approach God until you have prayed 7 the prayer of salvation! You must first come to the understanding that 8 you are a sinner... in need of a savior. With that realization, then comes 9 confession...restoration AND THEN that line of communication between 10 you and the Creator of the Universe will be open. 1As believers, it is important that we communicate with God - constantly. 2 We must pray and read The Word to hear from God! In today's teaching, 3we learn that Jesus laid out for us a blueprint for prayer. And in Chapter 4 six, Pastor Mark breaks down the verses to show us how we are to 5approach our Heavenly Father in prayer. You see, if you are NOT a 6believer in Jesus...you CANNOT approach God until you have prayed 7 the prayer of salvation! You must first come to the understanding that 8 you are a sinner... in need of a savior. With that realization, then comes 9 confession...restoration AND THEN that line of communication between 10 you and the Creator of the Universe will be open. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000009971/LFL20160520.mp35732584738b59.mp3 Fri, 20 May 2016 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer 1Prayer is vital in the life of a believer. It is how we communicate with 2our Heavenly Father. In today's lesson, Pastor Mark teaches us that 3there are rewards for prayer. He shows us that when we are in need, 4when we cry out to God for help or revelation...it is during those times 5that we grow closer to Him...that we begin to see His true character and 6nature. When we “think” we're fine and in need of nothing, we often 7forget to pray. Pastor Mark tells us that one of the biggest errors in the 8Church today is that we simply DON'T PRAY. We get bored or busy or 9even forget that we NEED to communicate with God on a daily basis. 10James sums it up for us saying, that we do not have...because we have not asked. 1Prayer is vital in the life of a believer. It is how we communicate with 2our Heavenly Father. In today's lesson, Pastor Mark teaches us that 3there are rewards for prayer. He shows us that when we are in need, 4when we cry out to God for help or revelation...it is during those times 5that we grow closer to Him...that we begin to see His true character and 6nature. When we “think” we're fine and in need of nothing, we often 7forget to pray. Pastor Mark tells us that one of the biggest errors in the 8Church today is that we simply DON'T PRAY. We get bored or busy or 9even forget that we NEED to communicate with God on a daily basis. 10James sums it up for us saying, that we do not have...because we have not asked. 1Prayer is vital in the life of a believer. It is how we communicate with 2our Heavenly Father. In today's lesson, Pastor Mark teaches us that 3there are rewards for prayer. He shows us that when we are in need, 4when we cry out to God for help or revelation...it is during those times 5that we grow closer to Him...that we begin to see His true character and 6nature. When we “think” we're fine and in need of nothing, we often 7forget to pray. Pastor Mark tells us that one of the biggest errors in the 8Church today is that we simply DON'T PRAY. We get bored or busy or 9even forget that we NEED to communicate with God on a daily basis. 10James sums it up for us saying, that we do not have...because we have not asked. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000009972/LFL20160519.mp35732592ebad24.mp3 Thu, 19 May 2016 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer 1Prayer plays one of the most important roles in our spiritual growth. As 2believers, we must be in constant communication with God. This 3communication should be done through the reading of His Word, 4worship and of course...prayer. But what exactly IS prayer? Today, 5Pastor Mark teaches us not only what prayer IS, but also HOW to and 7How NOT to pray. You see, the Pharisees often prayed so that they, 8themselves could be heard. True, biblical prayer is a two-way street. Yes 9we can lift up our petitions to the Father, but first and foremost, we must 10learn to be still and LISTEN to the voice of our LORD. 1Prayer plays one of the most important roles in our spiritual growth. As 2believers, we must be in constant communication with God. This 3communication should be done through the reading of His Word, 4worship and of course...prayer. But what exactly IS prayer? Today, 5Pastor Mark teaches us not only what prayer IS, but also HOW to and 7How NOT to pray. You see, the Pharisees often prayed so that they, 8themselves could be heard. True, biblical prayer is a two-way street. Yes 9we can lift up our petitions to the Father, but first and foremost, we must 10learn to be still and LISTEN to the voice of our LORD. 1Prayer plays one of the most important roles in our spiritual growth. As 2believers, we must be in constant communication with God. This 3communication should be done through the reading of His Word, 4worship and of course...prayer. But what exactly IS prayer? Today, 5Pastor Mark teaches us not only what prayer IS, but also HOW to and 7How NOT to pray. You see, the Pharisees often prayed so that they, 8themselves could be heard. True, biblical prayer is a two-way street. Yes 9we can lift up our petitions to the Father, but first and foremost, we must 10learn to be still and LISTEN to the voice of our LORD. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000009973/LFL20160518.mp35732599dcd9a6.mp3 Wed, 18 May 2016 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer 1As believers in Jesus, we are called to live a life of obedience to His 2Word. We are also called to use the talents and gifts we have been given 3BY Him for HIS glory! In today's lesson, we learn that God will reward 4our obedience. We also learned that if we look for credit or rewards 5while here on earth, then our motives might not be pure. In fact, they 6could be selfish motives. We cannot take credit for a gift that was given 7to us by GOD...He deserves all the glory. Not us. Pastor Mark also 8shows us the proper attitude and heart to have while giving financially to 9the LORD. We are not to parade our giving and boast in our generosity, 10but we are to do it in secret...knowing our reward will be in Heaven. 1As believers in Jesus, we are called to live a life of obedience to His 2Word. We are also called to use the talents and gifts we have been given 3BY Him for HIS glory! In today's lesson, we learn that God will reward 4our obedience. We also learned that if we look for credit or rewards 5while here on earth, then our motives might not be pure. In fact, they 6could be selfish motives. We cannot take credit for a gift that was given 7to us by GOD...He deserves all the glory. Not us. Pastor Mark also 8shows us the proper attitude and heart to have while giving financially to 9the LORD. We are not to parade our giving and boast in our generosity, 10but we are to do it in secret...knowing our reward will be in Heaven. 1As believers in Jesus, we are called to live a life of obedience to His 2Word. We are also called to use the talents and gifts we have been given 3BY Him for HIS glory! In today's lesson, we learn that God will reward 4our obedience. We also learned that if we look for credit or rewards 5while here on earth, then our motives might not be pure. In fact, they 6could be selfish motives. We cannot take credit for a gift that was given 7to us by GOD...He deserves all the glory. Not us. Pastor Mark also 8shows us the proper attitude and heart to have while giving financially to 9the LORD. We are not to parade our giving and boast in our generosity, 10but we are to do it in secret...knowing our reward will be in Heaven. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000009974/LFL20160517.mp3573259eb42e58.mp3 Tue, 17 May 2016 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer 1As believers, we are called to be lights...to be those who proclaim the 2Good News of Jesus. Not just in words, but also through our actions. 3What do your actions say about you? In today's message, Pastor Mark 4teaches us that the condition of your heart will prove whether or not you 5are a true believer or a hypocrite. You see, hypocrites can say one thing, 6but do another. OR...a hypocrite will often try to be two different people, 7depending upon who they are around. The Scriptures teach us that out 8of the abundance of the heart...the mouth speaks. So eventually, you 9will be found out. So what does your heart look like? What are your 10motives behind the decisions you make? Are you a hypocrite? 1As believers, we are called to be lights...to be those who proclaim the 2Good News of Jesus. Not just in words, but also through our actions. 3What do your actions say about you? In today's message, Pastor Mark 4teaches us that the condition of your heart will prove whether or not you 5are a true believer or a hypocrite. You see, hypocrites can say one thing, 6but do another. OR...a hypocrite will often try to be two different people, 7depending upon who they are around. The Scriptures teach us that out 8of the abundance of the heart...the mouth speaks. So eventually, you 9will be found out. So what does your heart look like? What are your 10motives behind the decisions you make? Are you a hypocrite? 1As believers, we are called to be lights...to be those who proclaim the 2Good News of Jesus. Not just in words, but also through our actions. 3What do your actions say about you? In today's message, Pastor Mark 4teaches us that the condition of your heart will prove whether or not you 5are a true believer or a hypocrite. You see, hypocrites can say one thing, 6but do another. OR...a hypocrite will often try to be two different people, 7depending upon who they are around. The Scriptures teach us that out 8of the abundance of the heart...the mouth speaks. So eventually, you 9will be found out. So what does your heart look like? What are your 10motives behind the decisions you make? Are you a hypocrite? http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000009975/LFL20160516.mp357325a39a62b2.mp3 Mon, 16 May 2016 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer 1As we're making our way through the Sermon on the Mount...Pastor Mark 2is sharing with us eight ways that God blesses us. In this message, 3Pastor Mark begins with the first way, reliance. What does it mean to be 4reliant on God? Does that mean we simply trust Him for our eternity and 5we take care of the rest of the matters of life? No! Reliance upon God must be one hundred percent! We need to rely on God for everything, eternity, family, church life, and work...EVERYTHING!!! Today we learn that we CAN trust God for each part of life! God always has our best in mind and desires to work His will in our lives. 1As we're making our way through the Sermon on the Mount...Pastor Mark 2is sharing with us eight ways that God blesses us. In this message, 3Pastor Mark begins with the first way, reliance. What does it mean to be 4reliant on God? Does that mean we simply trust Him for our eternity and 5we take care of the rest of the matters of life? No! Reliance upon God must be one hundred percent! We need to rely on God for everything, eternity, family, church life, and work...EVERYTHING!!! Today we learn that we CAN trust God for each part of life! God always has our best in mind and desires to work His will in our lives. 1As we're making our way through the Sermon on the Mount...Pastor Mark 2is sharing with us eight ways that God blesses us. In this message, 3Pastor Mark begins with the first way, reliance. What does it mean to be 4reliant on God? Does that mean we simply trust Him for our eternity and 5we take care of the rest of the matters of life? No! Reliance upon God must be one hundred percent! We need to rely on God for everything, eternity, family, church life, and work...EVERYTHING!!! Today we learn that we CAN trust God for each part of life! God always has our best in mind and desires to work His will in our lives. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000009853/LFL20160513.mp3572a06b10c4c2.mp3 Fri, 13 May 2016 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer 1God has called us to be different. And no, that doesn't mean that God wants us to be weird or act foolishly in a way to alienate people from the 3church. Today Pastor Mark begins a series of message taught within the 4fifth chapter of the Gospel of Matthew, the Sermon on the Mount. We've 5entitled these messages Get Ready to be Blessed. In these messages 6Pastor Mark will detail how the Scriptures speak clearly about how Christians should be behaving in almost every arena of life. And don't 8think otherwise, people are watching! Your boss will certainly found out 9if you have someone else clock out for you rather than staying that last 1015 minutes. And how will that affect your testimony? 1God has called us to be different. And no, that doesn't mean that God wants us to be weird or act foolishly in a way to alienate people from the 3church. Today Pastor Mark begins a series of message taught within the 4fifth chapter of the Gospel of Matthew, the Sermon on the Mount. We've 5entitled these messages Get Ready to be Blessed. In these messages 6Pastor Mark will detail how the Scriptures speak clearly about how Christians should be behaving in almost every arena of life. And don't 8think otherwise, people are watching! Your boss will certainly found out 9if you have someone else clock out for you rather than staying that last 1015 minutes. And how will that affect your testimony? 1God has called us to be different. And no, that doesn't mean that God wants us to be weird or act foolishly in a way to alienate people from the 3church. Today Pastor Mark begins a series of message taught within the 4fifth chapter of the Gospel of Matthew, the Sermon on the Mount. We've 5entitled these messages Get Ready to be Blessed. In these messages 6Pastor Mark will detail how the Scriptures speak clearly about how Christians should be behaving in almost every arena of life. And don't 8think otherwise, people are watching! Your boss will certainly found out 9if you have someone else clock out for you rather than staying that last 1015 minutes. And how will that affect your testimony? http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000009854/LFL20160512.mp3572a06fed7b06.mp3 Thu, 12 May 2016 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer 1Did you just hear Pastor Mark's question? Is following God a boring 2obligation or is it an exciting adventure? How you respond to this question is a clear indicator of your spiritual health. You see if following 4God is just something you do each Sunday when you attend church, than you've missed the point. But, if when you wake up each morning 6excited about the possibilities of God's will for your life that day, then 7you can be sure that you're on the right track! And this course, this track 8is not something that we can dictate to God. We must humbly submit to 9His plan for our lives knowing that He always has our best in mind! 1Did you just hear Pastor Mark's question? Is following God a boring 2obligation or is it an exciting adventure? How you respond to this question is a clear indicator of your spiritual health. You see if following 4God is just something you do each Sunday when you attend church, than you've missed the point. But, if when you wake up each morning 6excited about the possibilities of God's will for your life that day, then 7you can be sure that you're on the right track! And this course, this track 8is not something that we can dictate to God. We must humbly submit to 9His plan for our lives knowing that He always has our best in mind! 1Did you just hear Pastor Mark's question? Is following God a boring 2obligation or is it an exciting adventure? How you respond to this question is a clear indicator of your spiritual health. You see if following 4God is just something you do each Sunday when you attend church, than you've missed the point. But, if when you wake up each morning 6excited about the possibilities of God's will for your life that day, then 7you can be sure that you're on the right track! And this course, this track 8is not something that we can dictate to God. We must humbly submit to 9His plan for our lives knowing that He always has our best in mind! http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000009855/LFL20160511.mp3572a074b80d5d.mp3 Wed, 11 May 2016 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer 1Imagine a basketball team with only three players...it's not likely they'll 2win very many games, right? Well, this Christian life that we live is no 3different. It takes a full team of gifts people to accomplish the will of God. 4Calvary Chapel Melbourne is a great example of this. Since it's such a 5large church, there's a need for all kinds of different people with different 6gifts and talents so that God's will can be accomplished. And as we just 7heard from Pastor Mark, it's not about a single person, it's about a 8collective effort, a team. So, you might not be a Billy Graham or a Mark 9Balmer...but, God desires to use you right where you're at. The question 10is, are you willing? 1Imagine a basketball team with only three players...it's not likely they'll 2win very many games, right? Well, this Christian life that we live is no 3different. It takes a full team of gifts people to accomplish the will of God. 4Calvary Chapel Melbourne is a great example of this. Since it's such a 5large church, there's a need for all kinds of different people with different 6gifts and talents so that God's will can be accomplished. And as we just 7heard from Pastor Mark, it's not about a single person, it's about a 8collective effort, a team. So, you might not be a Billy Graham or a Mark 9Balmer...but, God desires to use you right where you're at. The question 10is, are you willing? 1Imagine a basketball team with only three players...it's not likely they'll 2win very many games, right? Well, this Christian life that we live is no 3different. It takes a full team of gifts people to accomplish the will of God. 4Calvary Chapel Melbourne is a great example of this. Since it's such a 5large church, there's a need for all kinds of different people with different 6gifts and talents so that God's will can be accomplished. And as we just 7heard from Pastor Mark, it's not about a single person, it's about a 8collective effort, a team. So, you might not be a Billy Graham or a Mark 9Balmer...but, God desires to use you right where you're at. The question 10is, are you willing? http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000009856/LFL20160510.mp3572a07f3ce100.mp3 Tue, 10 May 2016 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer 1There's a fear among people that if they accept the God of the Bible, on 2His terms, through His Son Jesus Christ, that God will automatically 3require them to move to a remote jungle location and begin living and 4ministering to the natives of that land. LAUGH...But, is that really what 5God does? Well, sometimes; yes. But, most of the time God intervenes 6in the lives of people right where they're at. He intends to use you to 7affect this kingdom with the principles of His Kingdom. That means you 8can be about God's will at work, at school, and most importantly, in your 9homes. God is faithful to speak to us as to what He's requiring us to do 10for His will to be accomplished. 1There's a fear among people that if they accept the God of the Bible, on 2His terms, through His Son Jesus Christ, that God will automatically 3require them to move to a remote jungle location and begin living and 4ministering to the natives of that land. LAUGH...But, is that really what 5God does? Well, sometimes; yes. But, most of the time God intervenes 6in the lives of people right where they're at. He intends to use you to 7affect this kingdom with the principles of His Kingdom. That means you 8can be about God's will at work, at school, and most importantly, in your 9homes. God is faithful to speak to us as to what He's requiring us to do 10for His will to be accomplished. 1There's a fear among people that if they accept the God of the Bible, on 2His terms, through His Son Jesus Christ, that God will automatically 3require them to move to a remote jungle location and begin living and 4ministering to the natives of that land. LAUGH...But, is that really what 5God does? Well, sometimes; yes. But, most of the time God intervenes 6in the lives of people right where they're at. He intends to use you to 7affect this kingdom with the principles of His Kingdom. That means you 8can be about God's will at work, at school, and most importantly, in your 9homes. God is faithful to speak to us as to what He's requiring us to do 10for His will to be accomplished. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000009857/LFL20160509.mp3572a08816f836.mp3 Mon, 09 May 2016 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer 1The decision to divorce is a difficult one to make. If you are a believer, 2there are only a couple excusable reasons to petition for divorce. In 3today's message, Pastor Mark shows us in Scripture what those 4acceptable reasons are. He also encourages those who are in the midst 5of a rocky marriage to NOT look to divorce as an answer. You see, God 6hates divorce. It's not only a broken contract, but a broken covenant. 7And that “break” isn't a clean one, but more of a tear. Divorce damages 8everyone it comes in contact with. Children, parents, grandparents, 9friends and family are all affected when a divorce is taking place. So 10remember, divorce isn't something to enter into lightly. It is serious. 1The decision to divorce is a difficult one to make. If you are a believer, 2there are only a couple excusable reasons to petition for divorce. In 3today's message, Pastor Mark shows us in Scripture what those 4acceptable reasons are. He also encourages those who are in the midst 5of a rocky marriage to NOT look to divorce as an answer. You see, God 6hates divorce. It's not only a broken contract, but a broken covenant. 7And that “break” isn't a clean one, but more of a tear. Divorce damages 8everyone it comes in contact with. Children, parents, grandparents, 9friends and family are all affected when a divorce is taking place. So 10remember, divorce isn't something to enter into lightly. It is serious. 1The decision to divorce is a difficult one to make. If you are a believer, 2there are only a couple excusable reasons to petition for divorce. In 3today's message, Pastor Mark shows us in Scripture what those 4acceptable reasons are. He also encourages those who are in the midst 5of a rocky marriage to NOT look to divorce as an answer. You see, God 6hates divorce. It's not only a broken contract, but a broken covenant. 7And that “break” isn't a clean one, but more of a tear. Divorce damages 8everyone it comes in contact with. Children, parents, grandparents, 9friends and family are all affected when a divorce is taking place. So 10remember, divorce isn't something to enter into lightly. It is serious. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000009702/LFL20160506.mp3571e5fe568093.mp3 Fri, 06 May 2016 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer 1We know from the Scriptures that God hates divorce. Not only is it a 2difficult and sad time for all involved, but it is a breaking of covenant. 3Pastor Mark teaches us that as much as God hates divorce...He loves 4divorced people. Just as anyone else, His hope is that they will find 5healing and be restored. In today's teaching, you will be given several 6tips...several words of wisdom. Words for those who have yet to be 7married...words for those who are currently married and words for those 8who have suffered through a divorce or separation. You see, even when 9we end up in difficult situations, whether they were our own fault or 10another's, God is right there. He is ready and willing to heal the broken-hearted. 1We know from the Scriptures that God hates divorce. Not only is it a 2difficult and sad time for all involved, but it is a breaking of covenant. 3Pastor Mark teaches us that as much as God hates divorce...He loves 4divorced people. Just as anyone else, His hope is that they will find 5healing and be restored. In today's teaching, you will be given several 6tips...several words of wisdom. Words for those who have yet to be 7married...words for those who are currently married and words for those 8who have suffered through a divorce or separation. You see, even when 9we end up in difficult situations, whether they were our own fault or 10another's, God is right there. He is ready and willing to heal the broken-hearted. 1We know from the Scriptures that God hates divorce. Not only is it a 2difficult and sad time for all involved, but it is a breaking of covenant. 3Pastor Mark teaches us that as much as God hates divorce...He loves 4divorced people. Just as anyone else, His hope is that they will find 5healing and be restored. In today's teaching, you will be given several 6tips...several words of wisdom. Words for those who have yet to be 7married...words for those who are currently married and words for those 8who have suffered through a divorce or separation. You see, even when 9we end up in difficult situations, whether they were our own fault or 10another's, God is right there. He is ready and willing to heal the broken-hearted. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000009703/LFL20160505.mp3571e603fa63b3.mp3 Thu, 05 May 2016 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer 1Today, the rate of divorce in the body of Christ is nearly equal to that of 2the divorce rate in the world. Why is that? Perhaps it is because man 3has decided that he should follow his own understanding rather than 4the already established ways of God. In today's lesson, Paster Mark 5shows us what marriage is supposed to be like...how God designed it to 6be. That design being: one man...one woman and God. The three-fold 7cord that would not be quickly broken. We are also told of five important 8elements needed in a healthy and Godly marriage. When we do not 9impliment these elements and God is not the center of our relationship 10then our chances of sustaining a lasting...loving marriage are slim. 1Today, the rate of divorce in the body of Christ is nearly equal to that of 2the divorce rate in the world. Why is that? Perhaps it is because man 3has decided that he should follow his own understanding rather than 4the already established ways of God. In today's lesson, Paster Mark 5shows us what marriage is supposed to be like...how God designed it to 6be. That design being: one man...one woman and God. The three-fold 7cord that would not be quickly broken. We are also told of five important 8elements needed in a healthy and Godly marriage. When we do not 9impliment these elements and God is not the center of our relationship 10then our chances of sustaining a lasting...loving marriage are slim. 1Today, the rate of divorce in the body of Christ is nearly equal to that of 2the divorce rate in the world. Why is that? Perhaps it is because man 3has decided that he should follow his own understanding rather than 4the already established ways of God. In today's lesson, Paster Mark 5shows us what marriage is supposed to be like...how God designed it to 6be. That design being: one man...one woman and God. The three-fold 7cord that would not be quickly broken. We are also told of five important 8elements needed in a healthy and Godly marriage. When we do not 9impliment these elements and God is not the center of our relationship 10then our chances of sustaining a lasting...loving marriage are slim. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000009704/LFL20160504.mp3571e609ba0aa7.mp3 Wed, 04 May 2016 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer 1In today's society, its no longer considered “wrong” to be intimate with 2another person outside of marriage. Most people, including those who 3claim to know God, believe that the biblical principles of love and 4intimacy are “old-fashioned” and not applicable to us today. But we 5know from the Bible that God does not change and neither does His 6Word. You see, Pastor Mark explains to us that even though society has 7tried to change what God has said...they've tried to find and create loop 8holes to validate adultery, lust and other sins...that His Word still remains 9true. Sin is still sin...no matter how we try to redefine it. We need to seek 10the Father to help us walk in victory over sin...over the lust of the flesh. 1In today's society, its no longer considered “wrong” to be intimate with 2another person outside of marriage. Most people, including those who 3claim to know God, believe that the biblical principles of love and 4intimacy are “old-fashioned” and not applicable to us today. But we 5know from the Bible that God does not change and neither does His 6Word. You see, Pastor Mark explains to us that even though society has 7tried to change what God has said...they've tried to find and create loop 8holes to validate adultery, lust and other sins...that His Word still remains 9true. Sin is still sin...no matter how we try to redefine it. We need to seek 10the Father to help us walk in victory over sin...over the lust of the flesh. 1In today's society, its no longer considered “wrong” to be intimate with 2another person outside of marriage. Most people, including those who 3claim to know God, believe that the biblical principles of love and 4intimacy are “old-fashioned” and not applicable to us today. But we 5know from the Bible that God does not change and neither does His 6Word. You see, Pastor Mark explains to us that even though society has 7tried to change what God has said...they've tried to find and create loop 8holes to validate adultery, lust and other sins...that His Word still remains 9true. Sin is still sin...no matter how we try to redefine it. We need to seek 10the Father to help us walk in victory over sin...over the lust of the flesh. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000009705/LFL20160503.mp3571e60f0b99cd.mp3 Tue, 03 May 2016 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer 1As believers, we understand that ANY intimacy outside of the marriage 2relationship is sin. While most believe that adultery is simply an “act”... 3Jesus tells us that if we have lust in our hearts and this act is played out 4in our minds...then we too are guilty of adultery. In today's lesson, we 5learn that lust is simply the desire for something that is forbidden. We 6also discover that the intimacy between a man and a woman was blessed 7by God. However, this intimacy is meant ONLY for the marriage 8relationship. If you are guilty of entering into an intimate relationship 9outside of the God-ordained marriage unit, then repent! Turn away from 10following after the lust within your heart and sin no more! 1As believers, we understand that ANY intimacy outside of the marriage 2relationship is sin. While most believe that adultery is simply an “act”... 3Jesus tells us that if we have lust in our hearts and this act is played out 4in our minds...then we too are guilty of adultery. In today's lesson, we 5learn that lust is simply the desire for something that is forbidden. We 6also discover that the intimacy between a man and a woman was blessed 7by God. However, this intimacy is meant ONLY for the marriage 8relationship. If you are guilty of entering into an intimate relationship 9outside of the God-ordained marriage unit, then repent! Turn away from 10following after the lust within your heart and sin no more! 1As believers, we understand that ANY intimacy outside of the marriage 2relationship is sin. While most believe that adultery is simply an “act”... 3Jesus tells us that if we have lust in our hearts and this act is played out 4in our minds...then we too are guilty of adultery. In today's lesson, we 5learn that lust is simply the desire for something that is forbidden. We 6also discover that the intimacy between a man and a woman was blessed 7by God. However, this intimacy is meant ONLY for the marriage 8relationship. If you are guilty of entering into an intimate relationship 9outside of the God-ordained marriage unit, then repent! Turn away from 10following after the lust within your heart and sin no more! http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000009706/LFL20160502.mp3571e6143160a4.mp3 Mon, 02 May 2016 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer 1As believers, we understand that ANY intimacy outside of the marriage 2relationship is sin. While most believe that adultery is simply an “act”... 3Jesus tells us that if we have lust in our hearts and this act is played out 4in our minds...then we too are guilty of adultery. In today's lesson, we 5learn that lust is simply the desire for something that is forbidden. We 6also discover that the intimacy between a man and a woman was blessed 7by God. However, this intimacy is meant ONLY for the marriage 8relationship. If you are guilty of entering into an intimate relationship 9outside of the God-ordained marriage unit, then repent! Turn away from 10following after the lust within your heart and sin no more! 1As believers, we understand that ANY intimacy outside of the marriage 2relationship is sin. While most believe that adultery is simply an “act”... 3Jesus tells us that if we have lust in our hearts and this act is played out 4in our minds...then we too are guilty of adultery. In today's lesson, we 5learn that lust is simply the desire for something that is forbidden. We 6also discover that the intimacy between a man and a woman was blessed 7by God. However, this intimacy is meant ONLY for the marriage 8relationship. If you are guilty of entering into an intimate relationship 9outside of the God-ordained marriage unit, then repent! Turn away from 10following after the lust within your heart and sin no more! 1As believers, we understand that ANY intimacy outside of the marriage 2relationship is sin. While most believe that adultery is simply an “act”... 3Jesus tells us that if we have lust in our hearts and this act is played out 4in our minds...then we too are guilty of adultery. In today's lesson, we 5learn that lust is simply the desire for something that is forbidden. We 6also discover that the intimacy between a man and a woman was blessed 7by God. However, this intimacy is meant ONLY for the marriage 8relationship. If you are guilty of entering into an intimate relationship 9outside of the God-ordained marriage unit, then repent! Turn away from 10following after the lust within your heart and sin no more! http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000009649/LFL20160429.mp35719074a0a196.mp3 Fri, 29 Apr 2016 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer 1Do you have an anger problem? Do the troubles of life easily get to you, 2causing you to lose your cool? Well today, Pastor Mark speaks to us 3about anger and how we can manage it. As believers, we understand 4that anger is an issue of the heart. If we have trouble controlling our 5temper, then we need to be seeking God for help. You see, our 6Heavenly Father knows us...inside and out. He sees into the deepest part 7of our heart and knows our every thought. If we want to have victory 8over sin...over our anger issues, we must look to God. It is important 9that we submit to Him and His Ways. By doing so, He begins to work in 10us His life-changing grace that will free us from our issues of anger. 1Do you have an anger problem? Do the troubles of life easily get to you, 2causing you to lose your cool? Well today, Pastor Mark speaks to us 3about anger and how we can manage it. As believers, we understand 4that anger is an issue of the heart. If we have trouble controlling our 5temper, then we need to be seeking God for help. You see, our 6Heavenly Father knows us...inside and out. He sees into the deepest part 7of our heart and knows our every thought. If we want to have victory 8over sin...over our anger issues, we must look to God. It is important 9that we submit to Him and His Ways. By doing so, He begins to work in 10us His life-changing grace that will free us from our issues of anger. 1Do you have an anger problem? Do the troubles of life easily get to you, 2causing you to lose your cool? Well today, Pastor Mark speaks to us 3about anger and how we can manage it. As believers, we understand 4that anger is an issue of the heart. If we have trouble controlling our 5temper, then we need to be seeking God for help. You see, our 6Heavenly Father knows us...inside and out. He sees into the deepest part 7of our heart and knows our every thought. If we want to have victory 8over sin...over our anger issues, we must look to God. It is important 9that we submit to Him and His Ways. By doing so, He begins to work in 10us His life-changing grace that will free us from our issues of anger. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000009650/LFL20160428.mp3571907b7d007a.mp3 Thu, 28 Apr 2016 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer 1The Scriptures teach us that out of the abundance of the heart...the 2mouth speaks. So you see, our anger (or any other emotion), stems 3from issues of the heart. If we hold bitterness in our heart, eventually, 4this will show in our actions. If we have a prideful heart, then there will 5come a day when that pride will be exposed. As you listen today, Pastor 7Mark will explain that these emotions...which can lead to anger can also 8have an affect on your physical being. So with that being said, we need 9to pay close attention to the condition of our heart...the condition of our 10soul. We need to ask the Father to reveal our heart issues that could lead to sin. 1The Scriptures teach us that out of the abundance of the heart...the 2mouth speaks. So you see, our anger (or any other emotion), stems 3from issues of the heart. If we hold bitterness in our heart, eventually, 4this will show in our actions. If we have a prideful heart, then there will 5come a day when that pride will be exposed. As you listen today, Pastor 7Mark will explain that these emotions...which can lead to anger can also 8have an affect on your physical being. So with that being said, we need 9to pay close attention to the condition of our heart...the condition of our 10soul. We need to ask the Father to reveal our heart issues that could lead to sin. 1The Scriptures teach us that out of the abundance of the heart...the 2mouth speaks. So you see, our anger (or any other emotion), stems 3from issues of the heart. If we hold bitterness in our heart, eventually, 4this will show in our actions. If we have a prideful heart, then there will 5come a day when that pride will be exposed. As you listen today, Pastor 7Mark will explain that these emotions...which can lead to anger can also 8have an affect on your physical being. So with that being said, we need 9to pay close attention to the condition of our heart...the condition of our 10soul. We need to ask the Father to reveal our heart issues that could lead to sin. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000009651/LFL20160427.mp357190806e1367.mp3 Wed, 27 Apr 2016 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer 1Are you an angry person? Do you ever lose your temper? Well today, 2Pastor Mark discusses with us the difference between RIGHTEOUS 3anger and Unrighteous anger. Both types exist and it is important to be 4able to recognize them. Generally, our acts of Unrighteous anger occur 5due to one of four reasons: Fear, Fatigue, Frustration or Pride. You see, 6these four things are the catalysts for unrighteous anger...based purely 7on circumstance. RIGHTEOUS anger is when we come to the realization 8that something or someone has taken a stance against our Heavenly 9Father or has spoken against His Holy Word. Jesus drove the 10money-changers out of the temple, with a righteous anger. 1Are you an angry person? Do you ever lose your temper? Well today, 2Pastor Mark discusses with us the difference between RIGHTEOUS 3anger and Unrighteous anger. Both types exist and it is important to be 4able to recognize them. Generally, our acts of Unrighteous anger occur 5due to one of four reasons: Fear, Fatigue, Frustration or Pride. You see, 6these four things are the catalysts for unrighteous anger...based purely 7on circumstance. RIGHTEOUS anger is when we come to the realization 8that something or someone has taken a stance against our Heavenly 9Father or has spoken against His Holy Word. Jesus drove the 10money-changers out of the temple, with a righteous anger. 1Are you an angry person? Do you ever lose your temper? Well today, 2Pastor Mark discusses with us the difference between RIGHTEOUS 3anger and Unrighteous anger. Both types exist and it is important to be 4able to recognize them. Generally, our acts of Unrighteous anger occur 5due to one of four reasons: Fear, Fatigue, Frustration or Pride. You see, 6these four things are the catalysts for unrighteous anger...based purely 7on circumstance. RIGHTEOUS anger is when we come to the realization 8that something or someone has taken a stance against our Heavenly 9Father or has spoken against His Holy Word. Jesus drove the 10money-changers out of the temple, with a righteous anger. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000009652/LFL20160426.mp3571908c274918.mp3 Tue, 26 Apr 2016 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer 1God's Word is true...it is eternal and it applies to every area in our lives. 2In the Psalms we read that the Law of the LORD is perfect...reviving the 3soul. The Word of God is for all. In today's message, Pastor Mark is 4showing us the difference between God's Law and what the religious 5leaders of long ago considered “law”. You will see that God's Word 6never changes...it continues to be the standard set for all peoples. So as 7Gentile believers living in today's age, what is our relationship with God's 8Word? Jesus said, if you love me...keep my commandments. So as you 9can see, we are to obey God's Word. His Law has not changed, but by 10our obedience TO IT, we will be forever changed! 1God's Word is true...it is eternal and it applies to every area in our lives. 2In the Psalms we read that the Law of the LORD is perfect...reviving the 3soul. The Word of God is for all. In today's message, Pastor Mark is 4showing us the difference between God's Law and what the religious 5leaders of long ago considered “law”. You will see that God's Word 6never changes...it continues to be the standard set for all peoples. So as 7Gentile believers living in today's age, what is our relationship with God's 8Word? Jesus said, if you love me...keep my commandments. So as you 9can see, we are to obey God's Word. His Law has not changed, but by 10our obedience TO IT, we will be forever changed! 1God's Word is true...it is eternal and it applies to every area in our lives. 2In the Psalms we read that the Law of the LORD is perfect...reviving the 3soul. The Word of God is for all. In today's message, Pastor Mark is 4showing us the difference between God's Law and what the religious 5leaders of long ago considered “law”. You will see that God's Word 6never changes...it continues to be the standard set for all peoples. So as 7Gentile believers living in today's age, what is our relationship with God's 8Word? Jesus said, if you love me...keep my commandments. So as you 9can see, we are to obey God's Word. His Law has not changed, but by 10our obedience TO IT, we will be forever changed! http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000009653/LFL20160425.mp35719090302d8b.mp3 Mon, 25 Apr 2016 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer 1God's Word is true...it is eternal and it applies to every area in our lives. 2In the Psalms we read that the Law of the LORD is perfect...reviving the 3soul. The Word of God is for all. In today's message, Pastor Mark is 4showing us the difference between God's Law and what the religious 5leaders of long ago considered “law”. You will see that God's Word 6never changes...it continues to be the standard set for all peoples. So as 7Gentile believers living in today's age, what is our relationship with God's 8Word? Jesus said, if you love me...keep my commandments. So as you 9can see, we are to obey God's Word. His Law has not changed, but by 10our obedience TO IT, we will be forever changed! 1God's Word is true...it is eternal and it applies to every area in our lives. 2In the Psalms we read that the Law of the LORD is perfect...reviving the 3soul. The Word of God is for all. In today's message, Pastor Mark is 4showing us the difference between God's Law and what the religious 5leaders of long ago considered “law”. You will see that God's Word 6never changes...it continues to be the standard set for all peoples. So as 7Gentile believers living in today's age, what is our relationship with God's 8Word? Jesus said, if you love me...keep my commandments. So as you 9can see, we are to obey God's Word. His Law has not changed, but by 10our obedience TO IT, we will be forever changed! 1God's Word is true...it is eternal and it applies to every area in our lives. 2In the Psalms we read that the Law of the LORD is perfect...reviving the 3soul. The Word of God is for all. In today's message, Pastor Mark is 4showing us the difference between God's Law and what the religious 5leaders of long ago considered “law”. You will see that God's Word 6never changes...it continues to be the standard set for all peoples. So as 7Gentile believers living in today's age, what is our relationship with God's 8Word? Jesus said, if you love me...keep my commandments. So as you 9can see, we are to obey God's Word. His Law has not changed, but by 10our obedience TO IT, we will be forever changed! http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000009555/LFL20160422.mp3570fdc3c05d7c.mp3 Fri, 22 Apr 2016 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer 1As Christians, we understand that God has given us a standard to live 2by. Once we accept His free gift of salvation, we are not left up to our 3own understanding, but we now have a way in which to live. The Law... 4The Commandments of God are the standard given to His people long 5ago. Pastor Mark tells us that the Law of God is good, however...the 6religious leaders have encoded and added to what God had already 7established. By doing so, they have caused confusion and the mindset 8that the Law is burdensome. But that isn't the case! Jesus said, I have 9not come to abolish or do away with the Law, but to fulfill it. And that is 10just what He did. He lived His life in PERFECT obedience to His Father's Commandments. 1As Christians, we understand that God has given us a standard to live 2by. Once we accept His free gift of salvation, we are not left up to our 3own understanding, but we now have a way in which to live. The Law... 4The Commandments of God are the standard given to His people long 5ago. Pastor Mark tells us that the Law of God is good, however...the 6religious leaders have encoded and added to what God had already 7established. By doing so, they have caused confusion and the mindset 8that the Law is burdensome. But that isn't the case! Jesus said, I have 9not come to abolish or do away with the Law, but to fulfill it. And that is 10just what He did. He lived His life in PERFECT obedience to His Father's Commandments. 1As Christians, we understand that God has given us a standard to live 2by. Once we accept His free gift of salvation, we are not left up to our 3own understanding, but we now have a way in which to live. The Law... 4The Commandments of God are the standard given to His people long 5ago. Pastor Mark tells us that the Law of God is good, however...the 6religious leaders have encoded and added to what God had already 7established. By doing so, they have caused confusion and the mindset 8that the Law is burdensome. But that isn't the case! Jesus said, I have 9not come to abolish or do away with the Law, but to fulfill it. And that is 10just what He did. He lived His life in PERFECT obedience to His Father's Commandments. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000009556/LFL20160421.mp3570fdc8904b80.mp3 Thu, 21 Apr 2016 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer 1We are to be ambassadors for the LORD. Everything we say, everything 2we do should be a representation of our relationship with Him. Jesus 3said that we are the light of the world. The light that is within us can only 4come from God. Don't be afraid to show the Light of God's Word to 5others. In today's message, Pastor Mark tells us that a concealed light is 6of no good. So do not be afraid to let you let shine before others. God 7isn't JUST the Light, but He is also your protection! So do not fear 8when living out your Christian life in front of others. Let you light shine 9before all men! Be ready and willing to give an answer for the hope that 10lies within you! It's time to stand up and be an ambassador for Christ. 1We are to be ambassadors for the LORD. Everything we say, everything 2we do should be a representation of our relationship with Him. Jesus 3said that we are the light of the world. The light that is within us can only 4come from God. Don't be afraid to show the Light of God's Word to 5others. In today's message, Pastor Mark tells us that a concealed light is 6of no good. So do not be afraid to let you let shine before others. God 7isn't JUST the Light, but He is also your protection! So do not fear 8when living out your Christian life in front of others. Let you light shine 9before all men! Be ready and willing to give an answer for the hope that 10lies within you! It's time to stand up and be an ambassador for Christ. 1We are to be ambassadors for the LORD. Everything we say, everything 2we do should be a representation of our relationship with Him. Jesus 3said that we are the light of the world. The light that is within us can only 4come from God. Don't be afraid to show the Light of God's Word to 5others. In today's message, Pastor Mark tells us that a concealed light is 6of no good. So do not be afraid to let you let shine before others. God 7isn't JUST the Light, but He is also your protection! So do not fear 8when living out your Christian life in front of others. Let you light shine 9before all men! Be ready and willing to give an answer for the hope that 10lies within you! It's time to stand up and be an ambassador for Christ. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000009557/LFL20160420.mp3570fdcc94e8af.mp3 Wed, 20 Apr 2016 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer 1Jesus tells His disciples that they are the salt of the earth. As followers 2of the LORD...we are also “Salt”. But what does it mean to be salt? 3Pastor Mark explains to us that salt, at one point in time was not just a 4useful ingredient, but a valuable item. So, with that being said, Jesus is 5making a point to tell us that we, His disciples, are valuable to Him! Salt 6also makes people thirsty. So just as the salt, we can cause those 7around us to thirst for a real life...a life with meaning...a life with God. 8Jesus later explains that the salt that loses it's saltiness...can never get 9it's saltiness back. It is of no use. So believer, don't lose your saltiness! 10Keep your eyes focused on the things of God...this way...you are not easily corrupted. 1Jesus tells His disciples that they are the salt of the earth. As followers 2of the LORD...we are also “Salt”. But what does it mean to be salt? 3Pastor Mark explains to us that salt, at one point in time was not just a 4useful ingredient, but a valuable item. So, with that being said, Jesus is 5making a point to tell us that we, His disciples, are valuable to Him! Salt 6also makes people thirsty. So just as the salt, we can cause those 7around us to thirst for a real life...a life with meaning...a life with God. 8Jesus later explains that the salt that loses it's saltiness...can never get 9it's saltiness back. It is of no use. So believer, don't lose your saltiness! 10Keep your eyes focused on the things of God...this way...you are not easily corrupted. 1Jesus tells His disciples that they are the salt of the earth. As followers 2of the LORD...we are also “Salt”. But what does it mean to be salt? 3Pastor Mark explains to us that salt, at one point in time was not just a 4useful ingredient, but a valuable item. So, with that being said, Jesus is 5making a point to tell us that we, His disciples, are valuable to Him! Salt 6also makes people thirsty. So just as the salt, we can cause those 7around us to thirst for a real life...a life with meaning...a life with God. 8Jesus later explains that the salt that loses it's saltiness...can never get 9it's saltiness back. It is of no use. So believer, don't lose your saltiness! 10Keep your eyes focused on the things of God...this way...you are not easily corrupted. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000009558/LFL20160419.mp3570fdd2299ab0.mp3 Tue, 19 Apr 2016 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer 1True peace can only come from a relationship with God, our Heavenly 2Father. It is only through Him that we can find comfort and rest in the 3midst of the storm. Today, Pastor Mark describes to us what it means to 4be a peace maker. First and foremost, we must have peace with God. 5We can do this by asking the LORD to reveal our heart to us. When sin 6is exposed, we must be quick to confess and turn away from it. This will 7bring restoration and thus...the true peace of God will be with you. As 8you grow in your relationship with the Father, you will learn that being a 9part of His body brings persecution. This is when that true biblical peace 10comes into play. No matter what we are going through, we can rest in His perfect peace. 1True peace can only come from a relationship with God, our Heavenly 2Father. It is only through Him that we can find comfort and rest in the 3midst of the storm. Today, Pastor Mark describes to us what it means to 4be a peace maker. First and foremost, we must have peace with God. 5We can do this by asking the LORD to reveal our heart to us. When sin 6is exposed, we must be quick to confess and turn away from it. This will 7bring restoration and thus...the true peace of God will be with you. As 8you grow in your relationship with the Father, you will learn that being a 9part of His body brings persecution. This is when that true biblical peace 10comes into play. No matter what we are going through, we can rest in His perfect peace. 1True peace can only come from a relationship with God, our Heavenly 2Father. It is only through Him that we can find comfort and rest in the 3midst of the storm. Today, Pastor Mark describes to us what it means to 4be a peace maker. First and foremost, we must have peace with God. 5We can do this by asking the LORD to reveal our heart to us. When sin 6is exposed, we must be quick to confess and turn away from it. This will 7bring restoration and thus...the true peace of God will be with you. As 8you grow in your relationship with the Father, you will learn that being a 9part of His body brings persecution. This is when that true biblical peace 10comes into play. No matter what we are going through, we can rest in His perfect peace. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000009559/LFL20160418.mp3570fdd6218bcd.mp3 Mon, 18 Apr 2016 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer 1True peace can only come from a relationship with God, our Heavenly 2Father. It is only through Him that we can find comfort and rest in the 3midst of the storm. Today, Pastor Mark describes to us what it means to 4be a peace maker. First and foremost, we must have peace with God. 5We can do this by asking the LORD to reveal our heart to us. When sin 6is exposed, we must be quick to confess and turn away from it. This will 7bring restoration and thus...the true peace of God will be with you. As 8you grow in your relationship with the Father, you will learn that being a 9part of His body brings persecution. This is when that true biblical peace 10comes into play. No matter what we are going through, we can rest in His perfect peace. 1True peace can only come from a relationship with God, our Heavenly 2Father. It is only through Him that we can find comfort and rest in the 3midst of the storm. Today, Pastor Mark describes to us what it means to 4be a peace maker. First and foremost, we must have peace with God. 5We can do this by asking the LORD to reveal our heart to us. When sin 6is exposed, we must be quick to confess and turn away from it. This will 7bring restoration and thus...the true peace of God will be with you. As 8you grow in your relationship with the Father, you will learn that being a 9part of His body brings persecution. This is when that true biblical peace 10comes into play. No matter what we are going through, we can rest in His perfect peace. 1True peace can only come from a relationship with God, our Heavenly 2Father. It is only through Him that we can find comfort and rest in the 3midst of the storm. Today, Pastor Mark describes to us what it means to 4be a peace maker. First and foremost, we must have peace with God. 5We can do this by asking the LORD to reveal our heart to us. When sin 6is exposed, we must be quick to confess and turn away from it. This will 7bring restoration and thus...the true peace of God will be with you. As 8you grow in your relationship with the Father, you will learn that being a 9part of His body brings persecution. This is when that true biblical peace 10comes into play. No matter what we are going through, we can rest in His perfect peace. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000009451/LFL20160415.mp35706996141af8.mp3 Fri, 15 Apr 2016 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer 1What does it mean to be blessed and how can we experience God's 2blessing? Well today, Pastor Mark shares with us about having a pure 3heart. We learn that if we have a pure heart, as described in the Bible, 4then we will receive blessing. But what exactly is a pure heart? Is it 5simply having pure thoughts or being a “moral” person....or is it more 6than that? You see, our hearts are the very center of our being. Our 7heart is our soul and who we truly are inside. And while we might be 8able to hide or conceal our “true self” from others, we cannot hide our 9heart from God. So in order to have a pure heart, we must confess our 10sin, receive forgiveness and begin to walk in the ways of the LORD. 1What does it mean to be blessed and how can we experience God's 2blessing? Well today, Pastor Mark shares with us about having a pure 3heart. We learn that if we have a pure heart, as described in the Bible, 4then we will receive blessing. But what exactly is a pure heart? Is it 5simply having pure thoughts or being a “moral” person....or is it more 6than that? You see, our hearts are the very center of our being. Our 7heart is our soul and who we truly are inside. And while we might be 8able to hide or conceal our “true self” from others, we cannot hide our 9heart from God. So in order to have a pure heart, we must confess our 10sin, receive forgiveness and begin to walk in the ways of the LORD. 1What does it mean to be blessed and how can we experience God's 2blessing? Well today, Pastor Mark shares with us about having a pure 3heart. We learn that if we have a pure heart, as described in the Bible, 4then we will receive blessing. But what exactly is a pure heart? Is it 5simply having pure thoughts or being a “moral” person....or is it more 6than that? You see, our hearts are the very center of our being. Our 7heart is our soul and who we truly are inside. And while we might be 8able to hide or conceal our “true self” from others, we cannot hide our 9heart from God. So in order to have a pure heart, we must confess our 10sin, receive forgiveness and begin to walk in the ways of the LORD. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000009453/LFL20160414.mp35706999bc9c21.mp3 Thu, 14 Apr 2016 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer 1In God's love...He has extended mercy to you and I through His free gift 2of Salvation. We do not deserve it, we cannot earn it, but if we believe 3and accept it...it is ours. Since we have been recipients of God's love, 4mercy and compassion, we should extend mercy to those around us. 5The Scriptures teach us that we are to love the LORD with all our heart, 6soul and mind AND love our neighbor as ourselves. But how do we 7show that we love the LORD? Jesus said, if you love me, keep my 8commands. It should be the desire of our heart to obey God's Word. 9Once we have committed to following His Ways, He is faithful in showing 10us how we can display Godly love, mercy and compassion to others. 1In God's love...He has extended mercy to you and I through His free gift 2of Salvation. We do not deserve it, we cannot earn it, but if we believe 3and accept it...it is ours. Since we have been recipients of God's love, 4mercy and compassion, we should extend mercy to those around us. 5The Scriptures teach us that we are to love the LORD with all our heart, 6soul and mind AND love our neighbor as ourselves. But how do we 7show that we love the LORD? Jesus said, if you love me, keep my 8commands. It should be the desire of our heart to obey God's Word. 9Once we have committed to following His Ways, He is faithful in showing 10us how we can display Godly love, mercy and compassion to others. 1In God's love...He has extended mercy to you and I through His free gift 2of Salvation. We do not deserve it, we cannot earn it, but if we believe 3and accept it...it is ours. Since we have been recipients of God's love, 4mercy and compassion, we should extend mercy to those around us. 5The Scriptures teach us that we are to love the LORD with all our heart, 6soul and mind AND love our neighbor as ourselves. But how do we 7show that we love the LORD? Jesus said, if you love me, keep my 8commands. It should be the desire of our heart to obey God's Word. 9Once we have committed to following His Ways, He is faithful in showing 10us how we can display Godly love, mercy and compassion to others. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000009454/LFL20160413.mp357069a10bf2e2.mp3 Wed, 13 Apr 2016 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer 1Our God, the Creator of the Universe is righteous and holy. But He is 2also merciful and compassionate. As believers in Jesus, we are to also 3have the same compassion and mercy toward others. You see, we are 4sinners...everyone is. If we were dealt the proper hand of justice, we 5would have no hope. There would be no salvation, no forgiveness and a 6permanent separation from our Heavenly Father. But thankfully, our God 7IS a God a mercy! He loved us so much that He has provided a way for 8our salvation – even though we don't deserve it! So, with that being said, 9since our Father has dealt so mercifully with us, shouldn't we deal with 10others in the same fashion? Mercy is the love of God...in action. 1Our God, the Creator of the Universe is righteous and holy. But He is 2also merciful and compassionate. As believers in Jesus, we are to also 3have the same compassion and mercy toward others. You see, we are 4sinners...everyone is. If we were dealt the proper hand of justice, we 5would have no hope. There would be no salvation, no forgiveness and a 6permanent separation from our Heavenly Father. But thankfully, our God 7IS a God a mercy! He loved us so much that He has provided a way for 8our salvation – even though we don't deserve it! So, with that being said, 9since our Father has dealt so mercifully with us, shouldn't we deal with 10others in the same fashion? Mercy is the love of God...in action. 1Our God, the Creator of the Universe is righteous and holy. But He is 2also merciful and compassionate. As believers in Jesus, we are to also 3have the same compassion and mercy toward others. You see, we are 4sinners...everyone is. If we were dealt the proper hand of justice, we 5would have no hope. There would be no salvation, no forgiveness and a 6permanent separation from our Heavenly Father. But thankfully, our God 7IS a God a mercy! He loved us so much that He has provided a way for 8our salvation – even though we don't deserve it! So, with that being said, 9since our Father has dealt so mercifully with us, shouldn't we deal with 10others in the same fashion? Mercy is the love of God...in action. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000009455/LFL20160412.mp357069a6ae35fe.mp3 Tue, 12 Apr 2016 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer 1God created us with desires. Emotional, spiritual and physical desires. 2What are you hungry for? According to the Scriptures, our appetite 3should be for the Word of God. While it is okay to have “things”...such 4as cars, nice homes, a good job...these “things” should never be used 5to fill the void that only a relationship with Jesus Christ can. As 6believers, we are to continually empty ourselves of our own ideas, our 7own plans or opinions. In that empty space, we are to put Jesus! His 8Word, His Ways, His plan for our lives should fill our soul. So the 9question to ask yourself is: What do you desire? Your own ways? Or 10do you hunger and thirst for the righteousness of God our Creator? 1God created us with desires. Emotional, spiritual and physical desires. 2What are you hungry for? According to the Scriptures, our appetite 3should be for the Word of God. While it is okay to have “things”...such 4as cars, nice homes, a good job...these “things” should never be used 5to fill the void that only a relationship with Jesus Christ can. As 6believers, we are to continually empty ourselves of our own ideas, our 7own plans or opinions. In that empty space, we are to put Jesus! His 8Word, His Ways, His plan for our lives should fill our soul. So the 9question to ask yourself is: What do you desire? Your own ways? Or 10do you hunger and thirst for the righteousness of God our Creator? 1God created us with desires. Emotional, spiritual and physical desires. 2What are you hungry for? According to the Scriptures, our appetite 3should be for the Word of God. While it is okay to have “things”...such 4as cars, nice homes, a good job...these “things” should never be used 5to fill the void that only a relationship with Jesus Christ can. As 6believers, we are to continually empty ourselves of our own ideas, our 7own plans or opinions. In that empty space, we are to put Jesus! His 8Word, His Ways, His plan for our lives should fill our soul. So the 9question to ask yourself is: What do you desire? Your own ways? Or 10do you hunger and thirst for the righteousness of God our Creator? http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000009456/LFL20160411.mp357069ac125027.mp3 Mon, 11 Apr 2016 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer 1Our God, the Creator of the Universe is righteous and holy. But He is 2also merciful and compassionate. As believers in Jesus, we are to also 3have the same compassion and mercy toward others. You see, we are 4sinners...everyone is. If we were dealt the proper hand of justice, we 5would have no hope. There would be no salvation, no forgiveness and a 6permanent separation from our Heavenly Father. But thankfully, our God 7IS a God a mercy! He loved us so much that He has provided a way for 8our salvation – even though we don't deserve it! So, with that being said, 9since our Father has dealt so mercifully with us, shouldn't we deal with 10others in the same fashion? Mercy is the love of God...in action. 1Our God, the Creator of the Universe is righteous and holy. But He is 2also merciful and compassionate. As believers in Jesus, we are to also 3have the same compassion and mercy toward others. You see, we are 4sinners...everyone is. If we were dealt the proper hand of justice, we 5would have no hope. There would be no salvation, no forgiveness and a 6permanent separation from our Heavenly Father. But thankfully, our God 7IS a God a mercy! He loved us so much that He has provided a way for 8our salvation – even though we don't deserve it! So, with that being said, 9since our Father has dealt so mercifully with us, shouldn't we deal with 10others in the same fashion? Mercy is the love of God...in action. 1Our God, the Creator of the Universe is righteous and holy. But He is 2also merciful and compassionate. As believers in Jesus, we are to also 3have the same compassion and mercy toward others. You see, we are 4sinners...everyone is. If we were dealt the proper hand of justice, we 5would have no hope. There would be no salvation, no forgiveness and a 6permanent separation from our Heavenly Father. But thankfully, our God 7IS a God a mercy! He loved us so much that He has provided a way for 8our salvation – even though we don't deserve it! So, with that being said, 9since our Father has dealt so mercifully with us, shouldn't we deal with 10others in the same fashion? Mercy is the love of God...in action. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000009296/LFL20160408.mp356fd4fba5a218.mp3 Fri, 08 Apr 2016 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer 1God created us with desires. Emotional, spiritual and physical desires. 2What are you hungry for? According to the Scriptures, our appetite 3should be for the Word of God. While it is okay to have “things”...such 4as cars, nice homes, a good job...these “things” should never be used 5to fill the void that only a relationship with Jesus Christ can. As 6believers, we are to continually empty ourselves of our own ideas, our 7own plans or opinions. In that empty space, we are to put Jesus! His 8Word, His Ways, His plan for our lives should fill our soul. So the 9question to ask yourself is: What do you desire? Your own ways? Or 10do you hunger and thirst for the righteousness of God our Creator? 1God created us with desires. Emotional, spiritual and physical desires. 2What are you hungry for? According to the Scriptures, our appetite 3should be for the Word of God. While it is okay to have “things”...such 4as cars, nice homes, a good job...these “things” should never be used 5to fill the void that only a relationship with Jesus Christ can. As 6believers, we are to continually empty ourselves of our own ideas, our 7own plans or opinions. In that empty space, we are to put Jesus! His 8Word, His Ways, His plan for our lives should fill our soul. So the 9question to ask yourself is: What do you desire? Your own ways? Or 10do you hunger and thirst for the righteousness of God our Creator? 1God created us with desires. Emotional, spiritual and physical desires. 2What are you hungry for? According to the Scriptures, our appetite 3should be for the Word of God. While it is okay to have “things”...such 4as cars, nice homes, a good job...these “things” should never be used 5to fill the void that only a relationship with Jesus Christ can. As 6believers, we are to continually empty ourselves of our own ideas, our 7own plans or opinions. In that empty space, we are to put Jesus! His 8Word, His Ways, His plan for our lives should fill our soul. So the 9question to ask yourself is: What do you desire? Your own ways? Or 10do you hunger and thirst for the righteousness of God our Creator? http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000009299/LFL20160407.mp356fd5150d8c3d.mp3 Thu, 07 Apr 2016 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer 1The Beatitudes are like putting a mirror in front of your heart. They allow 2you to see what you look like spiritually. Today, Pastor Mark walks us 3through the first several verses in Matthew five. You will learn that the 4true definition of meekness is not being weak or a “door mat”, but it is 5someone who is broken. A person who can receive training, learn from 6it and obey it...THAT is the biblical idea of meekness. You will see that 7as followers of Jesus, we are to think and therefore LIVE differently than 8the world. Our thoughts, our actions should reflect our relationship with 9our Creator, God. By living a life of meekness...a life of humility...with 10obedience to the Word of God...you will receive blessing. 1The Beatitudes are like putting a mirror in front of your heart. They allow 2you to see what you look like spiritually. Today, Pastor Mark walks us 3through the first several verses in Matthew five. You will learn that the 4true definition of meekness is not being weak or a “door mat”, but it is 5someone who is broken. A person who can receive training, learn from 6it and obey it...THAT is the biblical idea of meekness. You will see that 7as followers of Jesus, we are to think and therefore LIVE differently than 8the world. Our thoughts, our actions should reflect our relationship with 9our Creator, God. By living a life of meekness...a life of humility...with 10obedience to the Word of God...you will receive blessing. 1The Beatitudes are like putting a mirror in front of your heart. They allow 2you to see what you look like spiritually. Today, Pastor Mark walks us 3through the first several verses in Matthew five. You will learn that the 4true definition of meekness is not being weak or a “door mat”, but it is 5someone who is broken. A person who can receive training, learn from 6it and obey it...THAT is the biblical idea of meekness. You will see that 7as followers of Jesus, we are to think and therefore LIVE differently than 8the world. Our thoughts, our actions should reflect our relationship with 9our Creator, God. By living a life of meekness...a life of humility...with 10obedience to the Word of God...you will receive blessing. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000009298/LFL20160406.mp356fd509a9922e.mp3 Wed, 06 Apr 2016 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer 1The Beatitudes are like putting a mirror in front of your heart. They allow 2you to see what you look like spiritually. Today, Pastor Mark walks us 3through the first several verses in Matthew five. You will learn that the 4true definition of meekness is not being weak or a “door mat”, but it is 5someone who is broken. A person who can receive training, learn from 6it and obey it...THAT is the biblical idea of meekness. You will see that 7as followers of Jesus, we are to think and therefore LIVE differently than 8the world. Our thoughts, our actions should reflect our relationship with 9our Creator, God. By living a life of meekness...a life of humility...with 10obedience to the Word of God...you will receive blessing. 1The Beatitudes are like putting a mirror in front of your heart. They allow 2you to see what you look like spiritually. Today, Pastor Mark walks us 3through the first several verses in Matthew five. You will learn that the 4true definition of meekness is not being weak or a “door mat”, but it is 5someone who is broken. A person who can receive training, learn from 6it and obey it...THAT is the biblical idea of meekness. You will see that 7as followers of Jesus, we are to think and therefore LIVE differently than 8the world. Our thoughts, our actions should reflect our relationship with 9our Creator, God. By living a life of meekness...a life of humility...with 10obedience to the Word of God...you will receive blessing. 1The Beatitudes are like putting a mirror in front of your heart. They allow 2you to see what you look like spiritually. Today, Pastor Mark walks us 3through the first several verses in Matthew five. You will learn that the 4true definition of meekness is not being weak or a “door mat”, but it is 5someone who is broken. A person who can receive training, learn from 6it and obey it...THAT is the biblical idea of meekness. You will see that 7as followers of Jesus, we are to think and therefore LIVE differently than 8the world. Our thoughts, our actions should reflect our relationship with 9our Creator, God. By living a life of meekness...a life of humility...with 10obedience to the Word of God...you will receive blessing. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000009300/LFL20160405.mp356fd519d22dea.mp3 Tue, 05 Apr 2016 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer 1When you sin, what's your response? Do you grieve over transgressing 2God's commands or is it an everyday thing? How you answer this question communicates your attitude toward God's standard and the result of sin. You see, God's commands were given to us so that we might 5live life in the abundance of blessing that God intends. But, when we disobey God's Word we remove ourselves from the place of blessing. Thankfully, we have a holy, righteous advocate, Jesus Christ who died on 8the cross to provide full forgiveness and cleansing of our past sins and the sins that we commit on a daily basis. Pastor Mark gently exhorts us 10today to truly examine our heart attitude about our sin. 1When you sin, what's your response? Do you grieve over transgressing 2God's commands or is it an everyday thing? How you answer this question communicates your attitude toward God's standard and the result of sin. You see, God's commands were given to us so that we might 5live life in the abundance of blessing that God intends. But, when we disobey God's Word we remove ourselves from the place of blessing. Thankfully, we have a holy, righteous advocate, Jesus Christ who died on 8the cross to provide full forgiveness and cleansing of our past sins and the sins that we commit on a daily basis. Pastor Mark gently exhorts us 10today to truly examine our heart attitude about our sin. 1When you sin, what's your response? Do you grieve over transgressing 2God's commands or is it an everyday thing? How you answer this question communicates your attitude toward God's standard and the result of sin. You see, God's commands were given to us so that we might 5live life in the abundance of blessing that God intends. But, when we disobey God's Word we remove ourselves from the place of blessing. Thankfully, we have a holy, righteous advocate, Jesus Christ who died on 8the cross to provide full forgiveness and cleansing of our past sins and the sins that we commit on a daily basis. Pastor Mark gently exhorts us 10today to truly examine our heart attitude about our sin. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000009302/LFL20160405.mp356fd5203ef39a.mp3 Mon, 04 Apr 2016 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer 1As we're making our way through the Sermon on the Mount...Pastor Mark 2is sharing with us eight ways that God blesses us. In this message, 3Pastor Mark begins with the first way, reliance. What does it mean to be 4reliant on God? Does that mean we simply trust Him for our eternity and 5we take care of the rest of the matters of life? No! Reliance upon God must be one hundred percent! We need to rely on God for everything, eternity, family, church life, and work...EVERYTHING!!! Today we learn that we CAN trust God for each part of life! God always has our best in mind and desires to work His will in our lives. 1As we're making our way through the Sermon on the Mount...Pastor Mark 2is sharing with us eight ways that God blesses us. In this message, 3Pastor Mark begins with the first way, reliance. What does it mean to be 4reliant on God? Does that mean we simply trust Him for our eternity and 5we take care of the rest of the matters of life? No! Reliance upon God must be one hundred percent! We need to rely on God for everything, eternity, family, church life, and work...EVERYTHING!!! Today we learn that we CAN trust God for each part of life! God always has our best in mind and desires to work His will in our lives. 1As we're making our way through the Sermon on the Mount...Pastor Mark 2is sharing with us eight ways that God blesses us. In this message, 3Pastor Mark begins with the first way, reliance. What does it mean to be 4reliant on God? Does that mean we simply trust Him for our eternity and 5we take care of the rest of the matters of life? No! Reliance upon God must be one hundred percent! We need to rely on God for everything, eternity, family, church life, and work...EVERYTHING!!! Today we learn that we CAN trust God for each part of life! God always has our best in mind and desires to work His will in our lives. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000009178/LFL20160401.mp356f56d8c34326.mp3 Fri, 01 Apr 2016 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer 1God has called us to be different. And no, that doesn't mean that God wants us to be weird or act foolishly in a way to alienate people from the 3church. Today Pastor Mark begins a series of message taught within the 4fifth chapter of the Gospel of Matthew, the Sermon on the Mount. We've 5entitled these messages Get Ready to be Blessed. In these messages 6Pastor Mark will detail how the Scriptures speak clearly about how Christians should be behaving in almost every arena of life. And don't 8think otherwise, people are watching! Your boss will certainly found out 9if you have someone else clock out for you rather than staying that last 1015 minutes. And how will that affect your testimony? 1God has called us to be different. And no, that doesn't mean that God wants us to be weird or act foolishly in a way to alienate people from the 3church. Today Pastor Mark begins a series of message taught within the 4fifth chapter of the Gospel of Matthew, the Sermon on the Mount. We've 5entitled these messages Get Ready to be Blessed. In these messages 6Pastor Mark will detail how the Scriptures speak clearly about how Christians should be behaving in almost every arena of life. And don't 8think otherwise, people are watching! Your boss will certainly found out 9if you have someone else clock out for you rather than staying that last 1015 minutes. And how will that affect your testimony? 1God has called us to be different. And no, that doesn't mean that God wants us to be weird or act foolishly in a way to alienate people from the 3church. Today Pastor Mark begins a series of message taught within the 4fifth chapter of the Gospel of Matthew, the Sermon on the Mount. We've 5entitled these messages Get Ready to be Blessed. In these messages 6Pastor Mark will detail how the Scriptures speak clearly about how Christians should be behaving in almost every arena of life. And don't 8think otherwise, people are watching! Your boss will certainly found out 9if you have someone else clock out for you rather than staying that last 1015 minutes. And how will that affect your testimony? http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000009179/LFL20160331.mp356f56dd022fca.mp3 Thu, 31 Mar 2016 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer 1Did you just hear Pastor Mark's question? Is following God a boring 2obligation or is it an exciting adventure? How you respond to this question is a clear indicator of your spiritual health. You see if following 4God is just something you do each Sunday when you attend church, than you've missed the point. But, if when you wake up each morning 6excited about the possibilities of God's will for your life that day, then 7you can be sure that you're on the right track! And this course, this track 8is not something that we can dictate to God. We must humbly submit to 9His plan for our lives knowing that He always has our best in mind! 10 1Did you just hear Pastor Mark's question? Is following God a boring 2obligation or is it an exciting adventure? How you respond to this question is a clear indicator of your spiritual health. You see if following 4God is just something you do each Sunday when you attend church, than you've missed the point. But, if when you wake up each morning 6excited about the possibilities of God's will for your life that day, then 7you can be sure that you're on the right track! And this course, this track 8is not something that we can dictate to God. We must humbly submit to 9His plan for our lives knowing that He always has our best in mind! 10 1Did you just hear Pastor Mark's question? Is following God a boring 2obligation or is it an exciting adventure? How you respond to this question is a clear indicator of your spiritual health. You see if following 4God is just something you do each Sunday when you attend church, than you've missed the point. But, if when you wake up each morning 6excited about the possibilities of God's will for your life that day, then 7you can be sure that you're on the right track! And this course, this track 8is not something that we can dictate to God. We must humbly submit to 9His plan for our lives knowing that He always has our best in mind! 10 http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000009180/LFL20160330.mp356f56e14a7ec5.mp3 Wed, 30 Mar 2016 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer 1Imagine a basketball team with only three players...it's not likely they'll 2win very many games, right? Well, this Christian life that we live is no 3different. It takes a full team of gifts people to accomplish the will of God. 4Calvary Chapel Melbourne is a great example of this. Since it's such a 5large church, there's a need for all kinds of different people with different 6gifts and talents so that God's will can be accomplished. And as we just 7heard from Pastor Mark, it's not about a single person, it's about a 8collective effort, a team. So, you might not be a Billy Graham or a Mark 9Balmer...but, God desires to use you right where you're at. The question 10is, are you willing? 1Imagine a basketball team with only three players...it's not likely they'll 2win very many games, right? Well, this Christian life that we live is no 3different. It takes a full team of gifts people to accomplish the will of God. 4Calvary Chapel Melbourne is a great example of this. Since it's such a 5large church, there's a need for all kinds of different people with different 6gifts and talents so that God's will can be accomplished. And as we just 7heard from Pastor Mark, it's not about a single person, it's about a 8collective effort, a team. So, you might not be a Billy Graham or a Mark 9Balmer...but, God desires to use you right where you're at. The question 10is, are you willing? 1Imagine a basketball team with only three players...it's not likely they'll 2win very many games, right? Well, this Christian life that we live is no 3different. It takes a full team of gifts people to accomplish the will of God. 4Calvary Chapel Melbourne is a great example of this. Since it's such a 5large church, there's a need for all kinds of different people with different 6gifts and talents so that God's will can be accomplished. And as we just 7heard from Pastor Mark, it's not about a single person, it's about a 8collective effort, a team. So, you might not be a Billy Graham or a Mark 9Balmer...but, God desires to use you right where you're at. The question 10is, are you willing? http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000009181/LFL20160329.mp356f56e71c7191.mp3 Tue, 29 Mar 2016 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer 1There's a fear among people that if they accept the God of the Bible, on 2His terms, through His Son Jesus Christ, that God will automatically 3require them to move to a remote jungle location and begin living and 4ministering to the natives of that land. LAUGH...But, is that really what 5God does? Well, sometimes; yes. But, most of the time God intervenes 6in the lives of people right where they're at. He intends to use you to 7affect this kingdom with the principles of His Kingdom. That means you 8can be about God's will at work, at school, and most importantly, in your 9homes. God is faithful to speak to us as to what He's requiring us to do 10for His will to be accomplished. 1There's a fear among people that if they accept the God of the Bible, on 2His terms, through His Son Jesus Christ, that God will automatically 3require them to move to a remote jungle location and begin living and 4ministering to the natives of that land. LAUGH...But, is that really what 5God does? Well, sometimes; yes. But, most of the time God intervenes 6in the lives of people right where they're at. He intends to use you to 7affect this kingdom with the principles of His Kingdom. That means you 8can be about God's will at work, at school, and most importantly, in your 9homes. God is faithful to speak to us as to what He's requiring us to do 10for His will to be accomplished. 1There's a fear among people that if they accept the God of the Bible, on 2His terms, through His Son Jesus Christ, that God will automatically 3require them to move to a remote jungle location and begin living and 4ministering to the natives of that land. LAUGH...But, is that really what 5God does? Well, sometimes; yes. But, most of the time God intervenes 6in the lives of people right where they're at. He intends to use you to 7affect this kingdom with the principles of His Kingdom. That means you 8can be about God's will at work, at school, and most importantly, in your 9homes. God is faithful to speak to us as to what He's requiring us to do 10for His will to be accomplished. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000009182/LFL20160328.mp356f56ecbf1a7a.mp3 Mon, 28 Mar 2016 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer We read in the book of first Corinthians chapter ten verse thirteen, ' 2No temptation has overtaken you except such as is common to man; but God is faithful, who will not allow you to be tempted beyond what you are 4able, but with the temptation will also make the way of escape, that you 5may be able to bear it.' What does that mean? Well, it means that God 6will never allow the enemy to temp you with any sort of sin that God has 7not empowered you by His Holy Spirit to say no to. You can have victory! 8But, that victory comes through a very specific reliance upon God. God 9has given us His Word to guide us and His Spirit to enable us. And the 10bottom line is that God is greater than our adversary and He is in us! We read in the book of first Corinthians chapter ten verse thirteen, ' 2No temptation has overtaken you except such as is common to man; but God is faithful, who will not allow you to be tempted beyond what you are 4able, but with the temptation will also make the way of escape, that you 5may be able to bear it.' What does that mean? Well, it means that God 6will never allow the enemy to temp you with any sort of sin that God has 7not empowered you by His Holy Spirit to say no to. You can have victory! 8But, that victory comes through a very specific reliance upon God. God 9has given us His Word to guide us and His Spirit to enable us. And the 10bottom line is that God is greater than our adversary and He is in us! We read in the book of first Corinthians chapter ten verse thirteen, ' 2No temptation has overtaken you except such as is common to man; but God is faithful, who will not allow you to be tempted beyond what you are 4able, but with the temptation will also make the way of escape, that you 5may be able to bear it.' What does that mean? Well, it means that God 6will never allow the enemy to temp you with any sort of sin that God has 7not empowered you by His Holy Spirit to say no to. You can have victory! 8But, that victory comes through a very specific reliance upon God. God 9has given us His Word to guide us and His Spirit to enable us. And the 10bottom line is that God is greater than our adversary and He is in us! http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000008996/LFL20160325.mp356ead23337bdd.mp3 Fri, 25 Mar 2016 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer 1If you're like most of us, at some point or another in you life, you've been 2on a diet. Maybe you were trying to fit into that wedding dress or get ready for swimsuit season. It never fails, when you embark on a diet, the 4most tantalizing things come your way. Pastor Mark describes that the 5smells that come from the Cinnabun at the mall LAUGH...the point is, when we enter into battle, the battle becomes obvious. The battle that we 7face is the battle against the enemy of our souls and the flesh we live in. 8And the tactics of the enemy are clear, he wants to tempt you with the 9one thing that you can hardly resist in order to cause you to fall away 10from your relationship with God. Today we continue learning about how Jesus defeated the enemy when faced with temptation. 1If you're like most of us, at some point or another in you life, you've been 2on a diet. Maybe you were trying to fit into that wedding dress or get ready for swimsuit season. It never fails, when you embark on a diet, the 4most tantalizing things come your way. Pastor Mark describes that the 5smells that come from the Cinnabun at the mall LAUGH...the point is, when we enter into battle, the battle becomes obvious. The battle that we 7face is the battle against the enemy of our souls and the flesh we live in. 8And the tactics of the enemy are clear, he wants to tempt you with the 9one thing that you can hardly resist in order to cause you to fall away 10from your relationship with God. Today we continue learning about how Jesus defeated the enemy when faced with temptation. 1If you're like most of us, at some point or another in you life, you've been 2on a diet. Maybe you were trying to fit into that wedding dress or get ready for swimsuit season. It never fails, when you embark on a diet, the 4most tantalizing things come your way. Pastor Mark describes that the 5smells that come from the Cinnabun at the mall LAUGH...the point is, when we enter into battle, the battle becomes obvious. The battle that we 7face is the battle against the enemy of our souls and the flesh we live in. 8And the tactics of the enemy are clear, he wants to tempt you with the 9one thing that you can hardly resist in order to cause you to fall away 10from your relationship with God. Today we continue learning about how Jesus defeated the enemy when faced with temptation. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000008997/LFL20160324.mp356ead27ee0b31.mp3 Thu, 24 Mar 2016 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer 1All believer's in Jesus face the everyday battles of life...there's no getting 2around it! The wonderful hope that we is that Jesus went through the 3very same battles and yet He was one hundred percent victorious! Isn't 4this what you want in your life Christian? To have the victory over the 5sinful desires of your flesh? It should be! Today Pastor Mark begins 6sharing with us the three methods of battle that Jesus used to defeat the 7enemy in the wilderness during His temptation. And as we just heard from Pastor Mark, those three elements are the Word of God, the power of 9God, and prayer. Jesus used each of these things as an example to us so 10that we might have the same victory! 1All believer's in Jesus face the everyday battles of life...there's no getting 2around it! The wonderful hope that we is that Jesus went through the 3very same battles and yet He was one hundred percent victorious! Isn't 4this what you want in your life Christian? To have the victory over the 5sinful desires of your flesh? It should be! Today Pastor Mark begins 6sharing with us the three methods of battle that Jesus used to defeat the 7enemy in the wilderness during His temptation. And as we just heard from Pastor Mark, those three elements are the Word of God, the power of 9God, and prayer. Jesus used each of these things as an example to us so 10that we might have the same victory! 1All believer's in Jesus face the everyday battles of life...there's no getting 2around it! The wonderful hope that we is that Jesus went through the 3very same battles and yet He was one hundred percent victorious! Isn't 4this what you want in your life Christian? To have the victory over the 5sinful desires of your flesh? It should be! Today Pastor Mark begins 6sharing with us the three methods of battle that Jesus used to defeat the 7enemy in the wilderness during His temptation. And as we just heard from Pastor Mark, those three elements are the Word of God, the power of 9God, and prayer. Jesus used each of these things as an example to us so 10that we might have the same victory! http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000008998/LFL20160323.mp356ead2f1107e0.mp3 Wed, 23 Mar 2016 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer 1As we've been learning through our study of the Gospel of Matthew, the 2predominant message of John the Baptist was that of repentance. John 3called all people to repent of the their sins and believe in Jesus. Nothing 4has changed! God is still calling out through His Word and His servants 5for repentance to take place in the hearts of all of humanity. Today we 6learn about just one of the amazing results of this repentance. You see 7when you repent of your sins and receive Jesus Christ as your LORD and Savior, something miraculous takes place, God; the Holy Spirit comes 9into your life and begins working His grace unto holiness. God will begin 10to enable you to obey His Word! 1As we've been learning through our study of the Gospel of Matthew, the 2predominant message of John the Baptist was that of repentance. John 3called all people to repent of the their sins and believe in Jesus. Nothing 4has changed! God is still calling out through His Word and His servants 5for repentance to take place in the hearts of all of humanity. Today we 6learn about just one of the amazing results of this repentance. You see 7when you repent of your sins and receive Jesus Christ as your LORD and Savior, something miraculous takes place, God; the Holy Spirit comes 9into your life and begins working His grace unto holiness. God will begin 10to enable you to obey His Word! 1As we've been learning through our study of the Gospel of Matthew, the 2predominant message of John the Baptist was that of repentance. John 3called all people to repent of the their sins and believe in Jesus. Nothing 4has changed! God is still calling out through His Word and His servants 5for repentance to take place in the hearts of all of humanity. Today we 6learn about just one of the amazing results of this repentance. You see 7when you repent of your sins and receive Jesus Christ as your LORD and Savior, something miraculous takes place, God; the Holy Spirit comes 9into your life and begins working His grace unto holiness. God will begin 10to enable you to obey His Word! http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000008999/LFL20160322.mp356ead33b3fa29.mp3 Tue, 22 Mar 2016 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer 1Today Pastor Mark elaborates on three keys to receiving blessing from God. First, we must do WHAT God says. We can begin in the book of Genesis and read clear through to the book of Revelation and find God's 4loving instructions for us throughout. Secondly, we must do what God has commanded us HOW He says we should. It's not enough to just obey, we must obey in the manner that God has prescribed. Finally, we must do 7what God tells us to do WHEN He tells us. True obedience to God is marked by immediate response. If God says GO, we need to GO right away...if He says STOP, we need to STOP right away...there should be no delay. 1Today Pastor Mark elaborates on three keys to receiving blessing from God. First, we must do WHAT God says. We can begin in the book of Genesis and read clear through to the book of Revelation and find God's 4loving instructions for us throughout. Secondly, we must do what God has commanded us HOW He says we should. It's not enough to just obey, we must obey in the manner that God has prescribed. Finally, we must do 7what God tells us to do WHEN He tells us. True obedience to God is marked by immediate response. If God says GO, we need to GO right away...if He says STOP, we need to STOP right away...there should be no delay. 1Today Pastor Mark elaborates on three keys to receiving blessing from God. First, we must do WHAT God says. We can begin in the book of Genesis and read clear through to the book of Revelation and find God's 4loving instructions for us throughout. Secondly, we must do what God has commanded us HOW He says we should. It's not enough to just obey, we must obey in the manner that God has prescribed. Finally, we must do 7what God tells us to do WHEN He tells us. True obedience to God is marked by immediate response. If God says GO, we need to GO right away...if He says STOP, we need to STOP right away...there should be no delay. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000009000/LFL20160321.mp356ead37d718df.mp3 Mon, 21 Mar 2016 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer 1There's not enough time in this program or likely in this life to detail all of 2the benefits of obeying the living God. But, today Pastor Mark shares with us a few of these benefits. And we learn that one of the many ways that we can obey is through the act of baptism. Now, we learn that baptism is a symbol of new life a symbol of the repentance that's taken place in our hearts. And in our text today we see that Jesus was baptized by John the Baptist. Now, why would Jesus be baptized? He didn't need to 8repent...He was one hundred percent sinless! We learn today that Jesus 9was baptized to fulfill all obedience...this was done as an example for those who choose to follow Him. 1There's not enough time in this program or likely in this life to detail all of 2the benefits of obeying the living God. But, today Pastor Mark shares with us a few of these benefits. And we learn that one of the many ways that we can obey is through the act of baptism. Now, we learn that baptism is a symbol of new life a symbol of the repentance that's taken place in our hearts. And in our text today we see that Jesus was baptized by John the Baptist. Now, why would Jesus be baptized? He didn't need to 8repent...He was one hundred percent sinless! We learn today that Jesus 9was baptized to fulfill all obedience...this was done as an example for those who choose to follow Him. 1There's not enough time in this program or likely in this life to detail all of 2the benefits of obeying the living God. But, today Pastor Mark shares with us a few of these benefits. And we learn that one of the many ways that we can obey is through the act of baptism. Now, we learn that baptism is a symbol of new life a symbol of the repentance that's taken place in our hearts. And in our text today we see that Jesus was baptized by John the Baptist. Now, why would Jesus be baptized? He didn't need to 8repent...He was one hundred percent sinless! We learn today that Jesus 9was baptized to fulfill all obedience...this was done as an example for those who choose to follow Him. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000008853/LFL20160318.mp356e1782f6049f.mp3 Fri, 18 Mar 2016 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer 1Lessons for Living listener...did you just hear that? Did you just hear what Pastor Mark said? A powerful exhortation! And this exhortation could quite possibly apply to you. Are you listening today just going through the Christian motions? Have you lost that life that you once knew in God? Pastor Mark declares today through the Word of God that the judgment of God is imminent and there's only one way to escape it...the shed blood of the Messiah, Jesus Christ. Stop pretending, stop playing 8church...heed this prophetic word today, REPENT!!! Repent of your sins 9and enjoy the forgiveness that has been purchased for you. At the close of today's message Pastor Mark will lead you in a prayer, please stay with us. 1Lessons for Living listener...did you just hear that? Did you just hear what Pastor Mark said? A powerful exhortation! And this exhortation could quite possibly apply to you. Are you listening today just going through the Christian motions? Have you lost that life that you once knew in God? Pastor Mark declares today through the Word of God that the judgment of God is imminent and there's only one way to escape it...the shed blood of the Messiah, Jesus Christ. Stop pretending, stop playing 8church...heed this prophetic word today, REPENT!!! Repent of your sins 9and enjoy the forgiveness that has been purchased for you. At the close of today's message Pastor Mark will lead you in a prayer, please stay with us. 1Lessons for Living listener...did you just hear that? Did you just hear what Pastor Mark said? A powerful exhortation! And this exhortation could quite possibly apply to you. Are you listening today just going through the Christian motions? Have you lost that life that you once knew in God? Pastor Mark declares today through the Word of God that the judgment of God is imminent and there's only one way to escape it...the shed blood of the Messiah, Jesus Christ. Stop pretending, stop playing 8church...heed this prophetic word today, REPENT!!! Repent of your sins 9and enjoy the forgiveness that has been purchased for you. At the close of today's message Pastor Mark will lead you in a prayer, please stay with us. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000008854/LFL20160317.mp356e1787722571.mp3 Thu, 17 Mar 2016 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer Part of the glorious plan that God has for each and every believer is to take the life changing truth of the Gospel to every man, woman, and child on the face of the earth! God wants to use you at whatever stage you might be in life and wherever you might be in your life to spread the Good News. And the first word that we must share with those around us, is Repent! You see repentance is the first step of many in a healthy walk with God. We must be able to look into the truths of God's Word and see our shortcomings, see ourselves the way He sees us...sinners, in desperate need of a Savior. Once, we admit that, we can then accept the provision of 10forgiveness that God has for us in His Son...this is the message we must share. Part of the glorious plan that God has for each and every believer is to take the life changing truth of the Gospel to every man, woman, and child on the face of the earth! God wants to use you at whatever stage you might be in life and wherever you might be in your life to spread the Good News. And the first word that we must share with those around us, is Repent! You see repentance is the first step of many in a healthy walk with God. We must be able to look into the truths of God's Word and see our shortcomings, see ourselves the way He sees us...sinners, in desperate need of a Savior. Once, we admit that, we can then accept the provision of 10forgiveness that God has for us in His Son...this is the message we must share. Part of the glorious plan that God has for each and every believer is to take the life changing truth of the Gospel to every man, woman, and child on the face of the earth! God wants to use you at whatever stage you might be in life and wherever you might be in your life to spread the Good News. And the first word that we must share with those around us, is Repent! You see repentance is the first step of many in a healthy walk with God. We must be able to look into the truths of God's Word and see our shortcomings, see ourselves the way He sees us...sinners, in desperate need of a Savior. Once, we admit that, we can then accept the provision of 10forgiveness that God has for us in His Son...this is the message we must share. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000008855/LFL20160316.mp356e1791a388f6.mp3 Wed, 16 Mar 2016 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer 1What kind of thoughts come to your mind when you think of the word 'rules'. You might immediately think of laws or standards to live by. But, now consider the word 'rules' in the sense of a person ruling in your life. 4Now ask yourself, 'Who rules in my life?' Is it your other half? What about 5the demanding career with the demanding boss at the office? What about you? Are you ruling your life? There is so much in this life that competes with the rule of Christ in our lives. And regularly considering who is ruling 8your life is a healthy question. Identifying whether God rules your life 9should not be an external practice...but an introspective process. Ask yourself, in your heart of hearts...is God ruling your life? 1What kind of thoughts come to your mind when you think of the word 'rules'. You might immediately think of laws or standards to live by. But, now consider the word 'rules' in the sense of a person ruling in your life. 4Now ask yourself, 'Who rules in my life?' Is it your other half? What about 5the demanding career with the demanding boss at the office? What about you? Are you ruling your life? There is so much in this life that competes with the rule of Christ in our lives. And regularly considering who is ruling 8your life is a healthy question. Identifying whether God rules your life 9should not be an external practice...but an introspective process. Ask yourself, in your heart of hearts...is God ruling your life? 1What kind of thoughts come to your mind when you think of the word 'rules'. You might immediately think of laws or standards to live by. But, now consider the word 'rules' in the sense of a person ruling in your life. 4Now ask yourself, 'Who rules in my life?' Is it your other half? What about 5the demanding career with the demanding boss at the office? What about you? Are you ruling your life? There is so much in this life that competes with the rule of Christ in our lives. And regularly considering who is ruling 8your life is a healthy question. Identifying whether God rules your life 9should not be an external practice...but an introspective process. Ask yourself, in your heart of hearts...is God ruling your life? http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000008856/LFL20160315.mp356e179613e2ca.mp3 Tue, 15 Mar 2016 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer 1God can and wants to direct us step by step...these are words that you'll 2hear a few times in today's message. Pastor Mark even asks the congregation at Calvary Chapel Melbourne to repeat these words...God can and wants to direct us step by step. When that time comes in today's 5message, we encourage you to follow along with the congregation. This 6point is something that we all need to learn. First, God is fully capable of 7of guiding each every facet of our lives. Second, God's heart for His people is that He would guide and direct us moment by moment. Thankfully, God has given us His Holy Word as the sounding board for us 10to know exactly what He's asking us to do. 1God can and wants to direct us step by step...these are words that you'll 2hear a few times in today's message. Pastor Mark even asks the congregation at Calvary Chapel Melbourne to repeat these words...God can and wants to direct us step by step. When that time comes in today's 5message, we encourage you to follow along with the congregation. This 6point is something that we all need to learn. First, God is fully capable of 7of guiding each every facet of our lives. Second, God's heart for His people is that He would guide and direct us moment by moment. Thankfully, God has given us His Holy Word as the sounding board for us 10to know exactly what He's asking us to do. 1God can and wants to direct us step by step...these are words that you'll 2hear a few times in today's message. Pastor Mark even asks the congregation at Calvary Chapel Melbourne to repeat these words...God can and wants to direct us step by step. When that time comes in today's 5message, we encourage you to follow along with the congregation. This 6point is something that we all need to learn. First, God is fully capable of 7of guiding each every facet of our lives. Second, God's heart for His people is that He would guide and direct us moment by moment. Thankfully, God has given us His Holy Word as the sounding board for us 10to know exactly what He's asking us to do. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000008857/LFL20160314.mp356e179c725fe3.mp3 Mon, 14 Mar 2016 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer 1The virgin birth of the Messiah, Jesus Christ, is not a trite doctrine that 2we can simply choose to accept or not. The virgin birth of Jesus is a doctrinal truth that cannot be optional! Wrapped up in this miracle is the fact that this Man, our God and Creator, HAD to be born from a virgin. Why? Well, the answer to this question goes clear back to the Garden of Eden. You see every man born after the Adam and Eve's sin, was permanently affected with sin. Since then, every human being born, has been born with a sin nature. And for God to accept a sacrifice that would atone for that sin...it had to come from someone who was sinless...someone who wasn't born with the sin nature and never committed a sin in their life...our Savior, Jesus Christ! 1The virgin birth of the Messiah, Jesus Christ, is not a trite doctrine that 2we can simply choose to accept or not. The virgin birth of Jesus is a doctrinal truth that cannot be optional! Wrapped up in this miracle is the fact that this Man, our God and Creator, HAD to be born from a virgin. Why? Well, the answer to this question goes clear back to the Garden of Eden. You see every man born after the Adam and Eve's sin, was permanently affected with sin. Since then, every human being born, has been born with a sin nature. And for God to accept a sacrifice that would atone for that sin...it had to come from someone who was sinless...someone who wasn't born with the sin nature and never committed a sin in their life...our Savior, Jesus Christ! 1The virgin birth of the Messiah, Jesus Christ, is not a trite doctrine that 2we can simply choose to accept or not. The virgin birth of Jesus is a doctrinal truth that cannot be optional! Wrapped up in this miracle is the fact that this Man, our God and Creator, HAD to be born from a virgin. Why? Well, the answer to this question goes clear back to the Garden of Eden. You see every man born after the Adam and Eve's sin, was permanently affected with sin. Since then, every human being born, has been born with a sin nature. And for God to accept a sacrifice that would atone for that sin...it had to come from someone who was sinless...someone who wasn't born with the sin nature and never committed a sin in their life...our Savior, Jesus Christ! http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000008785/LFL20160311.mp356d8618016c60.mp3 Fri, 11 Mar 2016 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer 1The validity of a promise is based upon the one who makes the promise. For instance, what if I told you right now, drive to the closest car dealership where you'll find a brand new sports car waiting for you to drive home free of charge? Well, you don't know me at all...so, that would be hard to believe, wouldn't it? Now, God has made many promises to us through His Word. But, the most important promise that He's ever made was the promise of a Savior. And this promise had MANY stipulations surrounding it. What town He came from, what His lineage would be, even where He would be born...these are just a few of these amazing prophecies...Today Pastor Mark shares with us the amazing prophecies regarding the coming of the Messiah, Jesus Christ. 1The validity of a promise is based upon the one who makes the promise. For instance, what if I told you right now, drive to the closest car dealership where you'll find a brand new sports car waiting for you to drive home free of charge? Well, you don't know me at all...so, that would be hard to believe, wouldn't it? Now, God has made many promises to us through His Word. But, the most important promise that He's ever made was the promise of a Savior. And this promise had MANY stipulations surrounding it. What town He came from, what His lineage would be, even where He would be born...these are just a few of these amazing prophecies...Today Pastor Mark shares with us the amazing prophecies regarding the coming of the Messiah, Jesus Christ. 1The validity of a promise is based upon the one who makes the promise. For instance, what if I told you right now, drive to the closest car dealership where you'll find a brand new sports car waiting for you to drive home free of charge? Well, you don't know me at all...so, that would be hard to believe, wouldn't it? Now, God has made many promises to us through His Word. But, the most important promise that He's ever made was the promise of a Savior. And this promise had MANY stipulations surrounding it. What town He came from, what His lineage would be, even where He would be born...these are just a few of these amazing prophecies...Today Pastor Mark shares with us the amazing prophecies regarding the coming of the Messiah, Jesus Christ. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000008790/LFL20160310.mp356d86271bea34.mp3 Thu, 10 Mar 2016 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer Nothing can be more intimidating than to approach someone who is currently wandering away from the life of faith. Whether it's because we have our own sins we struggle with or we fear a confrontation, it's not always easy to do. In today's Lesson for Living, Pastor Mark gives us some important guidance for an otherwise sensitive topic. In our message, we learn the importance of handling the situation through guidance of the Spirit in prayer. Rather than jumping head first into a delicate matter, Pastor Mark encourages us to do so with wisdom and grace. Nothing can be more intimidating than to approach someone who is currently wandering away from the life of faith. Whether it's because we have our own sins we struggle with or we fear a confrontation, it's not always easy to do. In today's Lesson for Living, Pastor Mark gives us some important guidance for an otherwise sensitive topic. In our message, we learn the importance of handling the situation through guidance of the Spirit in prayer. Rather than jumping head first into a delicate matter, Pastor Mark encourages us to do so with wisdom and grace. Nothing can be more intimidating than to approach someone who is currently wandering away from the life of faith. Whether it's because we have our own sins we struggle with or we fear a confrontation, it's not always easy to do. In today's Lesson for Living, Pastor Mark gives us some important guidance for an otherwise sensitive topic. In our message, we learn the importance of handling the situation through guidance of the Spirit in prayer. Rather than jumping head first into a delicate matter, Pastor Mark encourages us to do so with wisdom and grace. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000008791/LFL20160309.mp356d862d286e5c.mp3 Wed, 09 Mar 2016 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer Some of us may have experienced the heart wrenching tragedy of watching those who we love wander from the faith. Whether it's for a short season or several years on end, it's always a heartbreaking thing to witness. In today's Lesson for Living, Pastor Mark addresses this very topic. Not only will we learn the importance of reaching out to those who wander, but also the importance of guarding our hearts as well. Just as Pastor Mark mentions, none of us really wake up one day and simply decide to walk away from God. Some of us may have experienced the heart wrenching tragedy of watching those who we love wander from the faith. Whether it's for a short season or several years on end, it's always a heartbreaking thing to witness. In today's Lesson for Living, Pastor Mark addresses this very topic. Not only will we learn the importance of reaching out to those who wander, but also the importance of guarding our hearts as well. Just as Pastor Mark mentions, none of us really wake up one day and simply decide to walk away from God. Some of us may have experienced the heart wrenching tragedy of watching those who we love wander from the faith. Whether it's for a short season or several years on end, it's always a heartbreaking thing to witness. In today's Lesson for Living, Pastor Mark addresses this very topic. Not only will we learn the importance of reaching out to those who wander, but also the importance of guarding our hearts as well. Just as Pastor Mark mentions, none of us really wake up one day and simply decide to walk away from God. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000008792/LFL20160308.mp356d86316514da.mp3 Tue, 08 Mar 2016 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer When it comes to prayer many of us can either be forgetful, intimidated, or perhaps even biased. Whether it's a lack of faith or maybe self condemnation, it's easy for us to neglect the importance of prayer. In today's message, Pastor Mark continues us in our study of the power and influence of prayer. Reflecting on the Prophet Elijah, Pastor Mark provides us with some fundamental ways to approach prayer in our daily walk. We learn in today's study that no matter what the situation might be, it's important that we maintain a healthy prayer life. When it comes to prayer many of us can either be forgetful, intimidated, or perhaps even biased. Whether it's a lack of faith or maybe self condemnation, it's easy for us to neglect the importance of prayer. In today's message, Pastor Mark continues us in our study of the power and influence of prayer. Reflecting on the Prophet Elijah, Pastor Mark provides us with some fundamental ways to approach prayer in our daily walk. We learn in today's study that no matter what the situation might be, it's important that we maintain a healthy prayer life. When it comes to prayer many of us can either be forgetful, intimidated, or perhaps even biased. Whether it's a lack of faith or maybe self condemnation, it's easy for us to neglect the importance of prayer. In today's message, Pastor Mark continues us in our study of the power and influence of prayer. Reflecting on the Prophet Elijah, Pastor Mark provides us with some fundamental ways to approach prayer in our daily walk. We learn in today's study that no matter what the situation might be, it's important that we maintain a healthy prayer life. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000008793/LFL20160307.mp356d8634edec19.mp3 Mon, 07 Mar 2016 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer 1God created us with desires. Emotional, spiritual and physical desires. 2What are you hungry for? According to the Scriptures, our appetite 3should be for the Word of God. While it is okay to have “things”...such 4as cars, nice homes, a good job...these “things” should never be used 5to fill the void that only a relationship with Jesus Christ can. As 6believers, we are to continually empty ourselves of our own ideas, our 7own plans or opinions. In that empty space, we are to put Jesus! His 8Word, His Ways, His plan for our lives should fill our soul. So the 9question to ask yourself is: What do you desire? Your own ways? Or 10do you hunger and thirst for the righteousness of God our Creator? 1God created us with desires. Emotional, spiritual and physical desires. 2What are you hungry for? According to the Scriptures, our appetite 3should be for the Word of God. While it is okay to have “things”...such 4as cars, nice homes, a good job...these “things” should never be used 5to fill the void that only a relationship with Jesus Christ can. As 6believers, we are to continually empty ourselves of our own ideas, our 7own plans or opinions. In that empty space, we are to put Jesus! His 8Word, His Ways, His plan for our lives should fill our soul. So the 9question to ask yourself is: What do you desire? Your own ways? Or 10do you hunger and thirst for the righteousness of God our Creator? 1God created us with desires. Emotional, spiritual and physical desires. 2What are you hungry for? According to the Scriptures, our appetite 3should be for the Word of God. While it is okay to have “things”...such 4as cars, nice homes, a good job...these “things” should never be used 5to fill the void that only a relationship with Jesus Christ can. As 6believers, we are to continually empty ourselves of our own ideas, our 7own plans or opinions. In that empty space, we are to put Jesus! His 8Word, His Ways, His plan for our lives should fill our soul. So the 9question to ask yourself is: What do you desire? Your own ways? Or 10do you hunger and thirst for the righteousness of God our Creator? http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000009297/LFL20160407.mp356fd504877805.mp3 Mon, 07 Mar 2016 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer It was often assumed in the Judaic culture that any and every illness in a person was a direct result of their sin. We read this in the Gospel of John when the disciples ask “Rabbi, who sinned, this man, or his parents, that he was born blind?” In today's Lesson for Living Pastor Mark addresses a very important misconception regarding illness. We'll learn that although some illnesses can be traced to sin that we refuse to deal with, none of us are condemned directly by our sin. Today Pastor Mark encourages us to take our guilt or anger to the Lord in repentance before it begins to take it's toll on the body, mind, and spirit. It was often assumed in the Judaic culture that any and every illness in a person was a direct result of their sin. We read this in the Gospel of John when the disciples ask “Rabbi, who sinned, this man, or his parents, that he was born blind?” In today's Lesson for Living Pastor Mark addresses a very important misconception regarding illness. We'll learn that although some illnesses can be traced to sin that we refuse to deal with, none of us are condemned directly by our sin. Today Pastor Mark encourages us to take our guilt or anger to the Lord in repentance before it begins to take it's toll on the body, mind, and spirit. It was often assumed in the Judaic culture that any and every illness in a person was a direct result of their sin. We read this in the Gospel of John when the disciples ask “Rabbi, who sinned, this man, or his parents, that he was born blind?” In today's Lesson for Living Pastor Mark addresses a very important misconception regarding illness. We'll learn that although some illnesses can be traced to sin that we refuse to deal with, none of us are condemned directly by our sin. Today Pastor Mark encourages us to take our guilt or anger to the Lord in repentance before it begins to take it's toll on the body, mind, and spirit. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000008726/LFL20160304.mp356cf35b10c49a.mp3 Fri, 04 Mar 2016 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer Each and every one of us has a tendency to be slightly biased or skeptical when it comes to acts of divine healing. Whether it's a lack of faith or because we feel God ignored a personal prayer for healing, we're sometimes hesitant when hearing another's testimony. In today's Lesson for Living, Pastor Mark addresses the mystery of divine healing. Why are some healed instantly while others might take years to recover from a debilitating illness? Each of these are common questions that Pastor Mark addresses as we continue today's study in the Book of James. Each and every one of us has a tendency to be slightly biased or skeptical when it comes to acts of divine healing. Whether it's a lack of faith or because we feel God ignored a personal prayer for healing, we're sometimes hesitant when hearing another's testimony. In today's Lesson for Living, Pastor Mark addresses the mystery of divine healing. Why are some healed instantly while others might take years to recover from a debilitating illness? Each of these are common questions that Pastor Mark addresses as we continue today's study in the Book of James. Each and every one of us has a tendency to be slightly biased or skeptical when it comes to acts of divine healing. Whether it's a lack of faith or because we feel God ignored a personal prayer for healing, we're sometimes hesitant when hearing another's testimony. In today's Lesson for Living, Pastor Mark addresses the mystery of divine healing. Why are some healed instantly while others might take years to recover from a debilitating illness? Each of these are common questions that Pastor Mark addresses as we continue today's study in the Book of James. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000008727/LFL20160303.mp356cf35f61109c.mp3 Thu, 03 Mar 2016 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer Every one of us has fallen into the category of “those who are in trouble” at some point in our lives. Rather than panic, the Apostle Paul tells us “don't worry about anything, but rather pray about everything.” In today's Lesson for Living Pastor Mark teaches us on the importance and power of prayer. In our study, we'll discover how prayer is great for courage, guidance, wisdom, and healing. Whether we're sick, discouraged, or simply feeling lost, Pastor Mark encourages us to seek The Lord for our needs through prayer and supplication. Every one of us has fallen into the category of “those who are in trouble” at some point in our lives. Rather than panic, the Apostle Paul tells us “don't worry about anything, but rather pray about everything.” In today's Lesson for Living Pastor Mark teaches us on the importance and power of prayer. In our study, we'll discover how prayer is great for courage, guidance, wisdom, and healing. Whether we're sick, discouraged, or simply feeling lost, Pastor Mark encourages us to seek The Lord for our needs through prayer and supplication. Every one of us has fallen into the category of “those who are in trouble” at some point in our lives. Rather than panic, the Apostle Paul tells us “don't worry about anything, but rather pray about everything.” In today's Lesson for Living Pastor Mark teaches us on the importance and power of prayer. In our study, we'll discover how prayer is great for courage, guidance, wisdom, and healing. Whether we're sick, discouraged, or simply feeling lost, Pastor Mark encourages us to seek The Lord for our needs through prayer and supplication. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000008728/LFL20160302.mp356cf3643176f9.mp3 Wed, 02 Mar 2016 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer The call to unity within the body of Christ is perhaps one of the most important doctrines within The Bible. Because of the work on the Cross, the separation of nation, race, or religion has been done away with and we're united as one. In today's Lesson for Living, Pastor Mark addresses this very issue. By putting our faith in Christ, we've been born again into a new family that stands as a testimony to the power of God. Today Pastor Mark reminds us of the importance of unity. By setting our disagreements aside, we can better focus on our calling to share the Gospel with others. The call to unity within the body of Christ is perhaps one of the most important doctrines within The Bible. Because of the work on the Cross, the separation of nation, race, or religion has been done away with and we're united as one. In today's Lesson for Living, Pastor Mark addresses this very issue. By putting our faith in Christ, we've been born again into a new family that stands as a testimony to the power of God. Today Pastor Mark reminds us of the importance of unity. By setting our disagreements aside, we can better focus on our calling to share the Gospel with others. The call to unity within the body of Christ is perhaps one of the most important doctrines within The Bible. Because of the work on the Cross, the separation of nation, race, or religion has been done away with and we're united as one. In today's Lesson for Living, Pastor Mark addresses this very issue. By putting our faith in Christ, we've been born again into a new family that stands as a testimony to the power of God. Today Pastor Mark reminds us of the importance of unity. By setting our disagreements aside, we can better focus on our calling to share the Gospel with others. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000008729/LFL20160301.mp356cf36ce6b6ca.mp3 Tue, 01 Mar 2016 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer Most of us would agree that the feelings of solitude and helplessness are among the least of our favorites. The sense of not being able to reach out to those around us for liberation from such a dark place is quite the scary experience. In today's message, Pastor Mark encourages us to take solace in the relationship that God offers us through His Son. No matter how dark of a place we might be in or how discouraged, Pastor Mark reminds us of the hope we have in Christ. We learn that by living in fellowship with God, we have all the strength, patience, and wisdom we need to live a life of joy. Most of us would agree that the feelings of solitude and helplessness are among the least of our favorites. The sense of not being able to reach out to those around us for liberation from such a dark place is quite the scary experience. In today's message, Pastor Mark encourages us to take solace in the relationship that God offers us through His Son. No matter how dark of a place we might be in or how discouraged, Pastor Mark reminds us of the hope we have in Christ. We learn that by living in fellowship with God, we have all the strength, patience, and wisdom we need to live a life of joy. Most of us would agree that the feelings of solitude and helplessness are among the least of our favorites. The sense of not being able to reach out to those around us for liberation from such a dark place is quite the scary experience. In today's message, Pastor Mark encourages us to take solace in the relationship that God offers us through His Son. No matter how dark of a place we might be in or how discouraged, Pastor Mark reminds us of the hope we have in Christ. We learn that by living in fellowship with God, we have all the strength, patience, and wisdom we need to live a life of joy. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000008730/LFL20160229.mp356cf37114cca6.mp3 Mon, 29 Feb 2016 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer Each of has have had our patience tested in some form or another. Whether it's a flat tire on the way to work or handling a difficult situation professionally, we've all been put to the test. In today's Lesson for Living, Pastor Mark will teach us how to better establish patience in our day to day lives. By focusing on the joy we have in Christ, many of the troubles we face will simply seem insignificant. As Pastor Mark demonstrates in our study, it's when we're filled with joy that we can better exhibit patience in the midst of life's challenges and troubles. Each of has have had our patience tested in some form or another. Whether it's a flat tire on the way to work or handling a difficult situation professionally, we've all been put to the test. In today's Lesson for Living, Pastor Mark will teach us how to better establish patience in our day to day lives. By focusing on the joy we have in Christ, many of the troubles we face will simply seem insignificant. As Pastor Mark demonstrates in our study, it's when we're filled with joy that we can better exhibit patience in the midst of life's challenges and troubles. Each of has have had our patience tested in some form or another. Whether it's a flat tire on the way to work or handling a difficult situation professionally, we've all been put to the test. In today's Lesson for Living, Pastor Mark will teach us how to better establish patience in our day to day lives. By focusing on the joy we have in Christ, many of the troubles we face will simply seem insignificant. As Pastor Mark demonstrates in our study, it's when we're filled with joy that we can better exhibit patience in the midst of life's challenges and troubles. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000008648/LFL20160226.mp356c6006fef415.mp3 Fri, 26 Feb 2016 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer On multiple occasions in the New Testament we learn that the greatest commandment of all is love. We're called to love God with all our hearts, and to love our neighbor as ourself. In today's message Pastor Mark reflects on how we can love others through giving. Just as God loved us and gave us His Son, we too are called to love others by giving to those in need. Although this is counter-cultural to society, Pastor Mark demonstrates to us how God uses this platform to further His Kingdom. By denying ourselves and guarding our hearts from greed, we can better demonstrate God's love for mankind. On multiple occasions in the New Testament we learn that the greatest commandment of all is love. We're called to love God with all our hearts, and to love our neighbor as ourself. In today's message Pastor Mark reflects on how we can love others through giving. Just as God loved us and gave us His Son, we too are called to love others by giving to those in need. Although this is counter-cultural to society, Pastor Mark demonstrates to us how God uses this platform to further His Kingdom. By denying ourselves and guarding our hearts from greed, we can better demonstrate God's love for mankind. On multiple occasions in the New Testament we learn that the greatest commandment of all is love. We're called to love God with all our hearts, and to love our neighbor as ourself. In today's message Pastor Mark reflects on how we can love others through giving. Just as God loved us and gave us His Son, we too are called to love others by giving to those in need. Although this is counter-cultural to society, Pastor Mark demonstrates to us how God uses this platform to further His Kingdom. By denying ourselves and guarding our hearts from greed, we can better demonstrate God's love for mankind. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000008649/LFL20160225.mp356c600c08a580.mp3 Thu, 25 Feb 2016 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer At some point in our lives we've all fallen into the trap of thinking that just a little more money will solve our problems. As most of us have experienced, once we get that little extra, the previous line tends to shift yet again and we're right where we started. In today's Lessons for Living, Pastor Mark discusses a common issue that many of us have been confronted with. Desiring more than what we have. No matter how much wealth we might, Pastor Mark warns us that the pursuit of wealth typically leaves us feeling less satisfied than before. At some point in our lives we've all fallen into the trap of thinking that just a little more money will solve our problems. As most of us have experienced, once we get that little extra, the previous line tends to shift yet again and we're right where we started. In today's Lessons for Living, Pastor Mark discusses a common issue that many of us have been confronted with. Desiring more than what we have. No matter how much wealth we might, Pastor Mark warns us that the pursuit of wealth typically leaves us feeling less satisfied than before. At some point in our lives we've all fallen into the trap of thinking that just a little more money will solve our problems. As most of us have experienced, once we get that little extra, the previous line tends to shift yet again and we're right where we started. In today's Lessons for Living, Pastor Mark discusses a common issue that many of us have been confronted with. Desiring more than what we have. No matter how much wealth we might, Pastor Mark warns us that the pursuit of wealth typically leaves us feeling less satisfied than before. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000008650/LFL20160224.mp356c6011d3b26f.mp3 Wed, 24 Feb 2016 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer Throughout the centuries of Christian history there's been several different viewpoints on wealth. Some believe that we're called to live in poverty, while others believe that wealth is a direct blessing of God. In today's message Pastor Mark clears up one of many important topics within the Church. Continuing us in the book of James, Pastor Mark demonstrates how money itself isn't evil, but what we do with our wealth very well could be. As disciples of Christ, we're called to care for those who are in need. As Pastor Mark points out, it's hard to serve others while squandering our wealth. Throughout the centuries of Christian history there's been several different viewpoints on wealth. Some believe that we're called to live in poverty, while others believe that wealth is a direct blessing of God. In today's message Pastor Mark clears up one of many important topics within the Church. Continuing us in the book of James, Pastor Mark demonstrates how money itself isn't evil, but what we do with our wealth very well could be. As disciples of Christ, we're called to care for those who are in need. As Pastor Mark points out, it's hard to serve others while squandering our wealth. Throughout the centuries of Christian history there's been several different viewpoints on wealth. Some believe that we're called to live in poverty, while others believe that wealth is a direct blessing of God. In today's message Pastor Mark clears up one of many important topics within the Church. Continuing us in the book of James, Pastor Mark demonstrates how money itself isn't evil, but what we do with our wealth very well could be. As disciples of Christ, we're called to care for those who are in need. As Pastor Mark points out, it's hard to serve others while squandering our wealth. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000008651/LFL20160223.mp356c60187bfe90.mp3 Tue, 23 Feb 2016 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer Whenever we attempt new things or pick up different roles in the work place, we often rely on guidance and instruction. Those of us who have attempted certain things without instruction have quickly discovered that we don't make much progress. In today's message Pastor Mark will point us to the best set of instructions mankind has ever received. The written Word of God. From questions about our origin to seeking out the will of God, Pastor Mark encourages us to study the Scriptures. Just as the Apostle Paul wrote, the Bible contains reproof, correction, and instruction in righteousness. Whenever we attempt new things or pick up different roles in the work place, we often rely on guidance and instruction. Those of us who have attempted certain things without instruction have quickly discovered that we don't make much progress. In today's message Pastor Mark will point us to the best set of instructions mankind has ever received. The written Word of God. From questions about our origin to seeking out the will of God, Pastor Mark encourages us to study the Scriptures. Just as the Apostle Paul wrote, the Bible contains reproof, correction, and instruction in righteousness. Whenever we attempt new things or pick up different roles in the work place, we often rely on guidance and instruction. Those of us who have attempted certain things without instruction have quickly discovered that we don't make much progress. In today's message Pastor Mark will point us to the best set of instructions mankind has ever received. The written Word of God. From questions about our origin to seeking out the will of God, Pastor Mark encourages us to study the Scriptures. Just as the Apostle Paul wrote, the Bible contains reproof, correction, and instruction in righteousness. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000008652/LFL20160222.mp356c601c89c70f.mp3 Mon, 22 Feb 2016 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer Time and time again, the Bible calls for us to have understanding and to apply that understanding appropriately. Simply put, some would define this knowledge-application as wisdom. But where do we get our wisdom from? In today's lesson for living, Pastor Mark encourages us to look to the Word of God for understanding and guidance. Most of us are quick to find out that things don't always go as planned when we decide to go about our business without God's council. Reflecting on this reality, Pastor Mark gives us an important reminder to stick to the Word of God, and seek Him in prayer. Time and time again, the Bible calls for us to have understanding and to apply that understanding appropriately. Simply put, some would define this knowledge-application as wisdom. But where do we get our wisdom from? In today's lesson for living, Pastor Mark encourages us to look to the Word of God for understanding and guidance. Most of us are quick to find out that things don't always go as planned when we decide to go about our business without God's council. Reflecting on this reality, Pastor Mark gives us an important reminder to stick to the Word of God, and seek Him in prayer. Time and time again, the Bible calls for us to have understanding and to apply that understanding appropriately. Simply put, some would define this knowledge-application as wisdom. But where do we get our wisdom from? In today's lesson for living, Pastor Mark encourages us to look to the Word of God for understanding and guidance. Most of us are quick to find out that things don't always go as planned when we decide to go about our business without God's council. Reflecting on this reality, Pastor Mark gives us an important reminder to stick to the Word of God, and seek Him in prayer. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000008538/LFL20160219.mp356bc9f5b26ca5.mp3 Fri, 19 Feb 2016 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer Many of us can get so caught up in the business of life that we don't even realize how far ahead we're planning out our lives. This of course reveals to us just how much expectation we're putting into our life span. In today's message, Pastor Mark discusses a topic that all of us have taken for granted. The temporary span of our lifetime. Addressing this topic from the Letter of James, Pastor Mark brings us a very important reminder. All of us know that this life is temporary. But do all of us live a lifestyle that reflects this reality? Many of us can get so caught up in the business of life that we don't even realize how far ahead we're planning out our lives. This of course reveals to us just how much expectation we're putting into our life span. In today's message, Pastor Mark discusses a topic that all of us have taken for granted. The temporary span of our lifetime. Addressing this topic from the Letter of James, Pastor Mark brings us a very important reminder. All of us know that this life is temporary. But do all of us live a lifestyle that reflects this reality? Many of us can get so caught up in the business of life that we don't even realize how far ahead we're planning out our lives. This of course reveals to us just how much expectation we're putting into our life span. In today's message, Pastor Mark discusses a topic that all of us have taken for granted. The temporary span of our lifetime. Addressing this topic from the Letter of James, Pastor Mark brings us a very important reminder. All of us know that this life is temporary. But do all of us live a lifestyle that reflects this reality? http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000008539/LFL20160218.mp356bc9fa7635e2.mp3 Thu, 18 Feb 2016 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer Starting your day off with God helps you do life right, because you're choosing to do it together with Him. Today Pastor Mark reminds us that when you put God first, you'll have the peace you need to face whatever happens during the day. Scripture says, be careful how you live, not as unwise, but wise, making the most of every opportunity, because the days are evil. Don't be foolish, but understand what the Lord's will is. God wants to communicate His will to us and the only way He can do it is when we spend quality time with Him. Friend, don't be a selfie, live your life dependent on God. Starting your day off with God helps you do life right, because you're choosing to do it together with Him. Today Pastor Mark reminds us that when you put God first, you'll have the peace you need to face whatever happens during the day. Scripture says, be careful how you live, not as unwise, but wise, making the most of every opportunity, because the days are evil. Don't be foolish, but understand what the Lord's will is. God wants to communicate His will to us and the only way He can do it is when we spend quality time with Him. Friend, don't be a selfie, live your life dependent on God. Starting your day off with God helps you do life right, because you're choosing to do it together with Him. Today Pastor Mark reminds us that when you put God first, you'll have the peace you need to face whatever happens during the day. Scripture says, be careful how you live, not as unwise, but wise, making the most of every opportunity, because the days are evil. Don't be foolish, but understand what the Lord's will is. God wants to communicate His will to us and the only way He can do it is when we spend quality time with Him. Friend, don't be a selfie, live your life dependent on God. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000008540/LFL20160217.mp356bc9fea0e1a2.mp3 Wed, 17 Feb 2016 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer Today Pastor Mark teaches that how you view God, translates to how you relate to Him. And how you relate to Him determines how others view Him. The only way you'll ever get an accurate understanding of Who He is, is to spend the time to get to know Him. The consistent study of scripture is the only trustworthy, written resource we have, to gain a healthy knowledge of Who it is we're called to serve. Combine this with meaningful prayer, genuine worship and the examples of godly men and women and you'll soon develop a deep, intimate knowledge of The Lord. Today Pastor Mark teaches that how you view God, translates to how you relate to Him. And how you relate to Him determines how others view Him. The only way you'll ever get an accurate understanding of Who He is, is to spend the time to get to know Him. The consistent study of scripture is the only trustworthy, written resource we have, to gain a healthy knowledge of Who it is we're called to serve. Combine this with meaningful prayer, genuine worship and the examples of godly men and women and you'll soon develop a deep, intimate knowledge of The Lord. Today Pastor Mark teaches that how you view God, translates to how you relate to Him. And how you relate to Him determines how others view Him. The only way you'll ever get an accurate understanding of Who He is, is to spend the time to get to know Him. The consistent study of scripture is the only trustworthy, written resource we have, to gain a healthy knowledge of Who it is we're called to serve. Combine this with meaningful prayer, genuine worship and the examples of godly men and women and you'll soon develop a deep, intimate knowledge of The Lord. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000008541/LFL20160216.mp356bca02b715e2.mp3 Tue, 16 Feb 2016 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer The selfie generation began long before the invention of the smart phone. Today we learn from our text, that James had to address Believers within the church' for the same issues of pride and self promotion, we deal with today. We like to believe and foolishly boast, that we're doing all right, living life by our own rules, when in reality, that can't be farther from the truth. Listen in as Pastor Mark points out, the problem with the selfie mindset, is you wind up in more bondage and conflict than you can handle alone. If you're ever going to live in peace, you have to give up on your selfie lifestyle and get right with God. The selfie generation began long before the invention of the smart phone. Today we learn from our text, that James had to address Believers within the church' for the same issues of pride and self promotion, we deal with today. We like to believe and foolishly boast, that we're doing all right, living life by our own rules, when in reality, that can't be farther from the truth. Listen in as Pastor Mark points out, the problem with the selfie mindset, is you wind up in more bondage and conflict than you can handle alone. If you're ever going to live in peace, you have to give up on your selfie lifestyle and get right with God. The selfie generation began long before the invention of the smart phone. Today we learn from our text, that James had to address Believers within the church' for the same issues of pride and self promotion, we deal with today. We like to believe and foolishly boast, that we're doing all right, living life by our own rules, when in reality, that can't be farther from the truth. Listen in as Pastor Mark points out, the problem with the selfie mindset, is you wind up in more bondage and conflict than you can handle alone. If you're ever going to live in peace, you have to give up on your selfie lifestyle and get right with God. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000008542/LFL20160215.mp356bca070a2175.mp3 Mon, 15 Feb 2016 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer No one can serve two masters. Anyone who chooses to be a friend of the world, is an enemy of God. Today Pastor Mark says we need to ask ourselves this question. Are you living for God or living for the world? He says you need to be sure, because there's no in between. God is jealous for His children and He refuses to share us with satan and the world. He's jealous for us, because He loves us so much and has our best interest in mind. Friend, if someone or something is luring your affections and attention away from God, leave them right now and come running back to Him. No one can serve two masters. Anyone who chooses to be a friend of the world, is an enemy of God. Today Pastor Mark says we need to ask ourselves this question. Are you living for God or living for the world? He says you need to be sure, because there's no in between. God is jealous for His children and He refuses to share us with satan and the world. He's jealous for us, because He loves us so much and has our best interest in mind. Friend, if someone or something is luring your affections and attention away from God, leave them right now and come running back to Him. No one can serve two masters. Anyone who chooses to be a friend of the world, is an enemy of God. Today Pastor Mark says we need to ask ourselves this question. Are you living for God or living for the world? He says you need to be sure, because there's no in between. God is jealous for His children and He refuses to share us with satan and the world. He's jealous for us, because He loves us so much and has our best interest in mind. Friend, if someone or something is luring your affections and attention away from God, leave them right now and come running back to Him. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000008390/LFL20160212.mp356b39210816b4.mp3 Fri, 12 Feb 2016 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer Today Pastor Mark reminds us that Jesus came to earth, to show us God's love. He never looked down His nose in judgment, at what hurting people were doing wrong, He influenced them with His mercy and grace. In one of His compelling sermons, He said the second most important thing to do as Christian's, is to love others, as much as we love ourselves. And friends, when we fail to love like that, we're breaking God's law. There's only one Judge and that's The One, who's able to save and destroy. We're not in any position to be that person, because we all fall short in God's sight. Today Pastor Mark reminds us that Jesus came to earth, to show us God's love. He never looked down His nose in judgment, at what hurting people were doing wrong, He influenced them with His mercy and grace. In one of His compelling sermons, He said the second most important thing to do as Christian's, is to love others, as much as we love ourselves. And friends, when we fail to love like that, we're breaking God's law. There's only one Judge and that's The One, who's able to save and destroy. We're not in any position to be that person, because we all fall short in God's sight. Today Pastor Mark reminds us that Jesus came to earth, to show us God's love. He never looked down His nose in judgment, at what hurting people were doing wrong, He influenced them with His mercy and grace. In one of His compelling sermons, He said the second most important thing to do as Christian's, is to love others, as much as we love ourselves. And friends, when we fail to love like that, we're breaking God's law. There's only one Judge and that's The One, who's able to save and destroy. We're not in any position to be that person, because we all fall short in God's sight. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000008391/LFL20160211.mp356b3925b8352c.mp3 Thu, 11 Feb 2016 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer Today Pastor Mark teaches that James chapter four is all about, peace and conflict. He explains these are two components in the life of a Believer they struggle with on a regular basis. Where the problem lies is with Christians trying to do life on their own without the One who can help them. We learn that God designed our lives to be lived with peace even when we have conflict, but we have to live by His rules to achieve such a thing. Listen in to learn what adjustments to make in your life to finally experience true peace, despite what's going on in the world. Today Pastor Mark teaches that James chapter four is all about, peace and conflict. He explains these are two components in the life of a Believer they struggle with on a regular basis. Where the problem lies is with Christians trying to do life on their own without the One who can help them. We learn that God designed our lives to be lived with peace even when we have conflict, but we have to live by His rules to achieve such a thing. Listen in to learn what adjustments to make in your life to finally experience true peace, despite what's going on in the world. Today Pastor Mark teaches that James chapter four is all about, peace and conflict. He explains these are two components in the life of a Believer they struggle with on a regular basis. Where the problem lies is with Christians trying to do life on their own without the One who can help them. We learn that God designed our lives to be lived with peace even when we have conflict, but we have to live by His rules to achieve such a thing. Listen in to learn what adjustments to make in your life to finally experience true peace, despite what's going on in the world. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000008392/LFL20160210.mp356b392b4689eb.mp3 Wed, 10 Feb 2016 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer No matter what you do, life will never make sense to you without a personal relationship with Jesus Christ. Today Pastor Mark shares that if you're ever going to do life the right way, you have to do it on God's terms. Getting on track, starts when you admit your need for a Savior and allow His radical love to transform your heart. After you've taken that important step you'll need to replace your worldly understanding, with God's true wisdom. True wisdom is found in scripture, where as promised by God, all you have to do is admit you need it, ask for it and then He'll give it in abundance to you. No matter what you do, life will never make sense to you without a personal relationship with Jesus Christ. Today Pastor Mark shares that if you're ever going to do life the right way, you have to do it on God's terms. Getting on track, starts when you admit your need for a Savior and allow His radical love to transform your heart. After you've taken that important step you'll need to replace your worldly understanding, with God's true wisdom. True wisdom is found in scripture, where as promised by God, all you have to do is admit you need it, ask for it and then He'll give it in abundance to you. No matter what you do, life will never make sense to you without a personal relationship with Jesus Christ. Today Pastor Mark shares that if you're ever going to do life the right way, you have to do it on God's terms. Getting on track, starts when you admit your need for a Savior and allow His radical love to transform your heart. After you've taken that important step you'll need to replace your worldly understanding, with God's true wisdom. True wisdom is found in scripture, where as promised by God, all you have to do is admit you need it, ask for it and then He'll give it in abundance to you. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000008393/LFL20160209.mp356b392f70046c.mp3 Tue, 09 Feb 2016 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer If you didn't know already, there's no one else like God. He know's your beginning and He know's your end. He knows the decisions you're going to make before you make them. He even has knowledge of who's struggling with what they should do, how it's going to be accomplished and when they should make it happen. Wrapping your mind around this concept is huge. Today Pastor Mark teaches that the single fact that He's an all knowing God makes Him the only source of true wisdom. There's lot's of voices in our world but only God has an eternal perspective, the other's are limited by what they can't see. If you didn't know already, there's no one else like God. He know's your beginning and He know's your end. He knows the decisions you're going to make before you make them. He even has knowledge of who's struggling with what they should do, how it's going to be accomplished and when they should make it happen. Wrapping your mind around this concept is huge. Today Pastor Mark teaches that the single fact that He's an all knowing God makes Him the only source of true wisdom. There's lot's of voices in our world but only God has an eternal perspective, the other's are limited by what they can't see. If you didn't know already, there's no one else like God. He know's your beginning and He know's your end. He knows the decisions you're going to make before you make them. He even has knowledge of who's struggling with what they should do, how it's going to be accomplished and when they should make it happen. Wrapping your mind around this concept is huge. Today Pastor Mark teaches that the single fact that He's an all knowing God makes Him the only source of true wisdom. There's lot's of voices in our world but only God has an eternal perspective, the other's are limited by what they can't see. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000008394/LFL20160208.mp356b393457463f.mp3 Mon, 08 Feb 2016 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer Who is wise and understanding among you? James wasn't trying to get a show of hands, he was trying to get Believers to wrap their heads around the fact, that true Christianity was more than head knowledge, it was a new way to do life right. Today Pastor Mark helps drive home the point. He explains there are two kinds of wisdom. Human wisdom, which he say's is false and God's wisdom, being true. Human wisdom is envious, selfish, prideful and rude. Godly wisdom is humble, sacrificial, generous and kind. True wisdom is living life on God's terms, giving you purpose and bringing Him glory. Who is wise and understanding among you? James wasn't trying to get a show of hands, he was trying to get Believers to wrap their heads around the fact, that true Christianity was more than head knowledge, it was a new way to do life right. Today Pastor Mark helps drive home the point. He explains there are two kinds of wisdom. Human wisdom, which he say's is false and God's wisdom, being true. Human wisdom is envious, selfish, prideful and rude. Godly wisdom is humble, sacrificial, generous and kind. True wisdom is living life on God's terms, giving you purpose and bringing Him glory. Who is wise and understanding among you? James wasn't trying to get a show of hands, he was trying to get Believers to wrap their heads around the fact, that true Christianity was more than head knowledge, it was a new way to do life right. Today Pastor Mark helps drive home the point. He explains there are two kinds of wisdom. Human wisdom, which he say's is false and God's wisdom, being true. Human wisdom is envious, selfish, prideful and rude. Godly wisdom is humble, sacrificial, generous and kind. True wisdom is living life on God's terms, giving you purpose and bringing Him glory. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000008317/LFL20160205.mp356aa5e456d6b3.mp3 Fri, 05 Feb 2016 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer Lost people matter to God and they should matter to you and me. Our main purpose in life is to know God and make Him known. Today Pastor Mark teaches that we're called to go out and rescue lost souls and the way we do that, is by sharing The Good News. We need to keep in mind that what comes out of our mouth and how we live our lives, is a direct reflection of what we believe about God. So if we're going to join Him in sharing His vision with the world, we need to have genuine faith not generic religion. Listen in to learn how to effectively go and share your words of life! Lost people matter to God and they should matter to you and me. Our main purpose in life is to know God and make Him known. Today Pastor Mark teaches that we're called to go out and rescue lost souls and the way we do that, is by sharing The Good News. We need to keep in mind that what comes out of our mouth and how we live our lives, is a direct reflection of what we believe about God. So if we're going to join Him in sharing His vision with the world, we need to have genuine faith not generic religion. Listen in to learn how to effectively go and share your words of life! Lost people matter to God and they should matter to you and me. Our main purpose in life is to know God and make Him known. Today Pastor Mark teaches that we're called to go out and rescue lost souls and the way we do that, is by sharing The Good News. We need to keep in mind that what comes out of our mouth and how we live our lives, is a direct reflection of what we believe about God. So if we're going to join Him in sharing His vision with the world, we need to have genuine faith not generic religion. Listen in to learn how to effectively go and share your words of life! http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000008318/LFL20160204.mp356aa5ea9de769.mp3 Thu, 04 Feb 2016 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer Jesus was good at going to where the people were, creatively meeting their needs and inviting them to follow Him. It came natural to Him, because He understood and embraced His Father's vision. Christ had a burden for the lost and today Pastor Mark teaches, that where there's a burden, there's a vision. He explains that a vision is a picture of the future that produces passion, now. And in terms of eternal life, it's God's dream placed on the Believers heart. God will provide practical ways you can share with the lost, just be obedient and willing to follow His Son's lead. Jesus was good at going to where the people were, creatively meeting their needs and inviting them to follow Him. It came natural to Him, because He understood and embraced His Father's vision. Christ had a burden for the lost and today Pastor Mark teaches, that where there's a burden, there's a vision. He explains that a vision is a picture of the future that produces passion, now. And in terms of eternal life, it's God's dream placed on the Believers heart. God will provide practical ways you can share with the lost, just be obedient and willing to follow His Son's lead. Jesus was good at going to where the people were, creatively meeting their needs and inviting them to follow Him. It came natural to Him, because He understood and embraced His Father's vision. Christ had a burden for the lost and today Pastor Mark teaches, that where there's a burden, there's a vision. He explains that a vision is a picture of the future that produces passion, now. And in terms of eternal life, it's God's dream placed on the Believers heart. God will provide practical ways you can share with the lost, just be obedient and willing to follow His Son's lead. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000008319/LFL20160203.mp356aa5fbcbce92.mp3 Wed, 03 Feb 2016 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer As Believers, there's potential for life in our words, but there's also the possibility they contain death. Today Pastor Mark teaches that it's God's Word that connects Believers to Him. He points out that when we open The Bible, God is opening His mouth. And when we're plugged into The Source we'll experience His Truth, understand His direction, benefit from His blessings and have the confidence to share His vision with the lost. You might be the only Bible some people will ever know, what's it saying to those who still need a Savior? Remember, He sent forth His Word to heal them, to rescue them from the grave. As Believers, there's potential for life in our words, but there's also the possibility they contain death. Today Pastor Mark teaches that it's God's Word that connects Believers to Him. He points out that when we open The Bible, God is opening His mouth. And when we're plugged into The Source we'll experience His Truth, understand His direction, benefit from His blessings and have the confidence to share His vision with the lost. You might be the only Bible some people will ever know, what's it saying to those who still need a Savior? Remember, He sent forth His Word to heal them, to rescue them from the grave. As Believers, there's potential for life in our words, but there's also the possibility they contain death. Today Pastor Mark teaches that it's God's Word that connects Believers to Him. He points out that when we open The Bible, God is opening His mouth. And when we're plugged into The Source we'll experience His Truth, understand His direction, benefit from His blessings and have the confidence to share His vision with the lost. You might be the only Bible some people will ever know, what's it saying to those who still need a Savior? Remember, He sent forth His Word to heal them, to rescue them from the grave. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000008320/LFL20160202.mp356aa5fffb6e89.mp3 Tue, 02 Feb 2016 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer Today Pastor Mark covers a lot of ground. He say's it's important that if we call ourselves Christians, we must be careful with what we say and how we say it. Some situations make it difficult to remain graceful and that's when its best to just keep silent. James one, twenty six says, if you think you're a believer but can't control your tongue, you're just fooling yourself. God designed our mouths to speak truth and help others do life right, so when you're tempted to be critical or just want to complain, consider this. Do you want to reap the consequence of life..or death? Today Pastor Mark covers a lot of ground. He say's it's important that if we call ourselves Christians, we must be careful with what we say and how we say it. Some situations make it difficult to remain graceful and that's when its best to just keep silent. James one, twenty six says, if you think you're a believer but can't control your tongue, you're just fooling yourself. God designed our mouths to speak truth and help others do life right, so when you're tempted to be critical or just want to complain, consider this. Do you want to reap the consequence of life..or death? Today Pastor Mark covers a lot of ground. He say's it's important that if we call ourselves Christians, we must be careful with what we say and how we say it. Some situations make it difficult to remain graceful and that's when its best to just keep silent. James one, twenty six says, if you think you're a believer but can't control your tongue, you're just fooling yourself. God designed our mouths to speak truth and help others do life right, so when you're tempted to be critical or just want to complain, consider this. Do you want to reap the consequence of life..or death? http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000008321/LFL20160201.mp356aa604bd9db1.mp3 Mon, 01 Feb 2016 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer The Lord appeared to the Apostle Paul when he was feeling low and discouraged. Pastor Dave teaches us that the Lord’s encouraging promises to Paul should also serve to encourage us. Jesus promised to be with His children and to never forsake us, and as such, we have nothing to fear going forward. The Lord appeared to the Apostle Paul when he was feeling low and discouraged. Pastor Dave teaches us that the Lord’s encouraging promises to Paul should also serve to encourage us. Jesus promised to be with His children and to never forsake us, and as such, we have nothing to fear going forward. The Lord appeared to the Apostle Paul when he was feeling low and discouraged. Pastor Dave teaches us that the Lord’s encouraging promises to Paul should also serve to encourage us. Jesus promised to be with His children and to never forsake us, and as such, we have nothing to fear going forward. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000008322/CWR20160131.mp356aa617e3f4b1.mp3 Sun, 31 Jan 2016 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor dave schenk, cape may, cape watch, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer If you can't say something nice, don't say anything at all. For some of us that would mean we'd never speak again! Today we're learning that what you say and how you say it has the ability to enhance, or destroy your testimony. Proverbs thirteen, three says, those who control their tongue will have a long life, but opening your mouth can ruin everything. Today Pastor Mark reminds us, the heart is the control center where all our decisions are made. It's what we allow in, that comes out so we must pray, Let everything we say be good and helpful, an encouragement to those that hear. If you can't say something nice, don't say anything at all. For some of us that would mean we'd never speak again! Today we're learning that what you say and how you say it has the ability to enhance, or destroy your testimony. Proverbs thirteen, three says, those who control their tongue will have a long life, but opening your mouth can ruin everything. Today Pastor Mark reminds us, the heart is the control center where all our decisions are made. It's what we allow in, that comes out so we must pray, Let everything we say be good and helpful, an encouragement to those that hear. If you can't say something nice, don't say anything at all. For some of us that would mean we'd never speak again! Today we're learning that what you say and how you say it has the ability to enhance, or destroy your testimony. Proverbs thirteen, three says, those who control their tongue will have a long life, but opening your mouth can ruin everything. Today Pastor Mark reminds us, the heart is the control center where all our decisions are made. It's what we allow in, that comes out so we must pray, Let everything we say be good and helpful, an encouragement to those that hear. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000008253/LFL20160129.mp356a272bfd64fc.mp3 Sat, 30 Jan 2016 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer When we have control of our tongues, what comes out will be good words, which is the verbal equivalent to good works. Even though the tongue is one of the smallest parts of the human body, scripture say's it has the power to bring death and life. Today the text we'll be studying is directed towards Believers, and the point James is trying to get across is that, if your words are appropriate, it indicates you're a real follower of Christ. Listen in to hear Pastor Mark teach that the real problem isn't our tongues at all, it's the spiritual condition of our heart. When we have control of our tongues, what comes out will be good words, which is the verbal equivalent to good works. Even though the tongue is one of the smallest parts of the human body, scripture say's it has the power to bring death and life. Today the text we'll be studying is directed towards Believers, and the point James is trying to get across is that, if your words are appropriate, it indicates you're a real follower of Christ. Listen in to hear Pastor Mark teach that the real problem isn't our tongues at all, it's the spiritual condition of our heart. When we have control of our tongues, what comes out will be good words, which is the verbal equivalent to good works. Even though the tongue is one of the smallest parts of the human body, scripture say's it has the power to bring death and life. Today the text we'll be studying is directed towards Believers, and the point James is trying to get across is that, if your words are appropriate, it indicates you're a real follower of Christ. Listen in to hear Pastor Mark teach that the real problem isn't our tongues at all, it's the spiritual condition of our heart. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000008254/LFL20160128.mp356a27308063ad.mp3 Thu, 28 Jan 2016 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer We’ve read the Hall of Faith in Hebrews and hear the great stories of the giants of faith. People who have overcome great obstacles to follow and obey God. But do you understand that these people were just normal, everyday people like you? They were just people who decided that the only way to live life right was to follow God 100 percent. No shortcuts. Pastor Mark will remind us that faith without action is dead BUT faith with action is alive and useful. He will challenge us to step out in faith and become all that God wants you to be. We’ve read the Hall of Faith in Hebrews and hear the great stories of the giants of faith. People who have overcome great obstacles to follow and obey God. But do you understand that these people were just normal, everyday people like you? They were just people who decided that the only way to live life right was to follow God 100 percent. No shortcuts. Pastor Mark will remind us that faith without action is dead BUT faith with action is alive and useful. He will challenge us to step out in faith and become all that God wants you to be. We’ve read the Hall of Faith in Hebrews and hear the great stories of the giants of faith. People who have overcome great obstacles to follow and obey God. But do you understand that these people were just normal, everyday people like you? They were just people who decided that the only way to live life right was to follow God 100 percent. No shortcuts. Pastor Mark will remind us that faith without action is dead BUT faith with action is alive and useful. He will challenge us to step out in faith and become all that God wants you to be. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000008255/LFL20160127.mp356a27368ecef8.mp3 Wed, 27 Jan 2016 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer Pastor Mark opens todays teaching reminding us of the story of Abraham and Isaac. God had asked Abraham to do the impossible thing…sacrifice his one and only son. Abraham didn’t doubt God’s plans. He knew that God’s ways and plans are perfect and all that he had to do was to obey. God would do what He had promised to do. How often are we asked to do what may seem an impossible thing by God? How often have we questioned God to be sure He really knew what was going on? Real faith believes and obeys God. Pastor Mark opens todays teaching reminding us of the story of Abraham and Isaac. God had asked Abraham to do the impossible thing…sacrifice his one and only son. Abraham didn’t doubt God’s plans. He knew that God’s ways and plans are perfect and all that he had to do was to obey. God would do what He had promised to do. How often are we asked to do what may seem an impossible thing by God? How often have we questioned God to be sure He really knew what was going on? Real faith believes and obeys God. Pastor Mark opens todays teaching reminding us of the story of Abraham and Isaac. God had asked Abraham to do the impossible thing…sacrifice his one and only son. Abraham didn’t doubt God’s plans. He knew that God’s ways and plans are perfect and all that he had to do was to obey. God would do what He had promised to do. How often are we asked to do what may seem an impossible thing by God? How often have we questioned God to be sure He really knew what was going on? Real faith believes and obeys God. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000008256/LFL20160126.mp356a273e62a32c.mp3 Tue, 26 Jan 2016 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer Have you ever heard God to tell you to do something that just seems just way to impossible to do? Have people even told you were crazy to attempt to do that thing? Today on Lessons for Living, Pastor Mark will tell us that real faith defeats doubt and will move us into action. So, we can move on with what may seem to be an impossible task from God because He gives us complete confidence that He will do what He said…what He has promised to do through us. As we have learned already, real faith always has action, works or fruit. Have you ever heard God to tell you to do something that just seems just way to impossible to do? Have people even told you were crazy to attempt to do that thing? Today on Lessons for Living, Pastor Mark will tell us that real faith defeats doubt and will move us into action. So, we can move on with what may seem to be an impossible task from God because He gives us complete confidence that He will do what He said…what He has promised to do through us. As we have learned already, real faith always has action, works or fruit. Have you ever heard God to tell you to do something that just seems just way to impossible to do? Have people even told you were crazy to attempt to do that thing? Today on Lessons for Living, Pastor Mark will tell us that real faith defeats doubt and will move us into action. So, we can move on with what may seem to be an impossible task from God because He gives us complete confidence that He will do what He said…what He has promised to do through us. As we have learned already, real faith always has action, works or fruit. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000008257/LFL20160125.mp356a27420341bd.mp3 Mon, 25 Jan 2016 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer Some people believe that if they are a good person, do lots of good deeds, then they will go to Heaven. Pastor Mark tells us that salvation does not work that way. A person is not saved by faith and works. A person is saved by faith alone, but the faith that saves is never alone. When we see the fruit or the good deeds come out of someone’s faith then we know for certain that this person is a Christ Follower. See, our lives must be changed when we walk and follow Jesus Christ. There is no way that they can’t be if we are truly following Jesus. Some people believe that if they are a good person, do lots of good deeds, then they will go to Heaven. Pastor Mark tells us that salvation does not work that way. A person is not saved by faith and works. A person is saved by faith alone, but the faith that saves is never alone. When we see the fruit or the good deeds come out of someone’s faith then we know for certain that this person is a Christ Follower. See, our lives must be changed when we walk and follow Jesus Christ. There is no way that they can’t be if we are truly following Jesus. Some people believe that if they are a good person, do lots of good deeds, then they will go to Heaven. Pastor Mark tells us that salvation does not work that way. A person is not saved by faith and works. A person is saved by faith alone, but the faith that saves is never alone. When we see the fruit or the good deeds come out of someone’s faith then we know for certain that this person is a Christ Follower. See, our lives must be changed when we walk and follow Jesus Christ. There is no way that they can’t be if we are truly following Jesus. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000008000/LFL20160122.mp356818ed5b4fd5.mp3 Fri, 22 Jan 2016 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer So, once I’m saved, then that’s it…right? I don’t need to do anything else…right? Pastor Mark will tell us today on Lessons for Living that real faith is never alone. There will always be actions, works or fruit. These actions and good works and fruit are the proof that our faith is real saving faith. Our faith must be alive and in action. Jesus was a great example of this for us. Everywhere He went, He SHOWED people His love through actions. In fact the greatest way He showed us His love by one action…His death on the cross. So, once I’m saved, then that’s it…right? I don’t need to do anything else…right? Pastor Mark will tell us today on Lessons for Living that real faith is never alone. There will always be actions, works or fruit. These actions and good works and fruit are the proof that our faith is real saving faith. Our faith must be alive and in action. Jesus was a great example of this for us. Everywhere He went, He SHOWED people His love through actions. In fact the greatest way He showed us His love by one action…His death on the cross. So, once I’m saved, then that’s it…right? I don’t need to do anything else…right? Pastor Mark will tell us today on Lessons for Living that real faith is never alone. There will always be actions, works or fruit. These actions and good works and fruit are the proof that our faith is real saving faith. Our faith must be alive and in action. Jesus was a great example of this for us. Everywhere He went, He SHOWED people His love through actions. In fact the greatest way He showed us His love by one action…His death on the cross. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000008001/LFL20160121.mp356818f27dacac.mp3 Thu, 21 Jan 2016 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer Pastor Mark begins today’s teaching by asking us, “How do you know that you are REALLY saved, really born again, really for sure going to Heaven?” It’s a question that all of us should take a good look at and take the time to answer. Do you believe in God? Do you believe that Jesus is the Son of God and He is divine? Do you believe that Jesus has all power and authority? Do you have complete confidence that God will do what He said? These are the first steps to having the kind of faith God talks about in the Bible. Pastor Mark begins today’s teaching by asking us, “How do you know that you are REALLY saved, really born again, really for sure going to Heaven?” It’s a question that all of us should take a good look at and take the time to answer. Do you believe in God? Do you believe that Jesus is the Son of God and He is divine? Do you believe that Jesus has all power and authority? Do you have complete confidence that God will do what He said? These are the first steps to having the kind of faith God talks about in the Bible. Pastor Mark begins today’s teaching by asking us, “How do you know that you are REALLY saved, really born again, really for sure going to Heaven?” It’s a question that all of us should take a good look at and take the time to answer. Do you believe in God? Do you believe that Jesus is the Son of God and He is divine? Do you believe that Jesus has all power and authority? Do you have complete confidence that God will do what He said? These are the first steps to having the kind of faith God talks about in the Bible. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000008002/LFL20160120.mp356818f72e5ca4.mp3 Wed, 20 Jan 2016 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer Do you feel like a relationship with God is just about following a bunch of rules? Pastor Mark tells us that being a good parent sometimes saying no to your child. Would you let your child touch something hot and get injured just so he learns a lesson? Probably not. The same is with God. He gives us these rules to protect us from injuring ourselves. He sees all of the dangers and pitfalls around us. He wants to protect us from those things. If you have disobeyed there is grace and Pastor Mark tells us to come home and ask for forgiveness. Do you feel like a relationship with God is just about following a bunch of rules? Pastor Mark tells us that being a good parent sometimes saying no to your child. Would you let your child touch something hot and get injured just so he learns a lesson? Probably not. The same is with God. He gives us these rules to protect us from injuring ourselves. He sees all of the dangers and pitfalls around us. He wants to protect us from those things. If you have disobeyed there is grace and Pastor Mark tells us to come home and ask for forgiveness. Do you feel like a relationship with God is just about following a bunch of rules? Pastor Mark tells us that being a good parent sometimes saying no to your child. Would you let your child touch something hot and get injured just so he learns a lesson? Probably not. The same is with God. He gives us these rules to protect us from injuring ourselves. He sees all of the dangers and pitfalls around us. He wants to protect us from those things. If you have disobeyed there is grace and Pastor Mark tells us to come home and ask for forgiveness. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000008003/LFL20160119.mp356818fd84e360.mp3 Tue, 19 Jan 2016 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer The Book of James tells us that if we show favoritism than we are sinning. Have you ever looked at it that way? Pastor Mark will show us that even in this we need to obey God’s law. God does not allow selective obedience. He wants us to obey Him in everything. But God knows us and knows that we are not perfect. We will sin. So, He made a way for us to be forgiven. The Bible tells us that everyone is saved by grace through our faith in Jesus Christ. Where do stand with Jesus Christ? Have you asked Him to forgive you of your sins? The Book of James tells us that if we show favoritism than we are sinning. Have you ever looked at it that way? Pastor Mark will show us that even in this we need to obey God’s law. God does not allow selective obedience. He wants us to obey Him in everything. But God knows us and knows that we are not perfect. We will sin. So, He made a way for us to be forgiven. The Bible tells us that everyone is saved by grace through our faith in Jesus Christ. Where do stand with Jesus Christ? Have you asked Him to forgive you of your sins? The Book of James tells us that if we show favoritism than we are sinning. Have you ever looked at it that way? Pastor Mark will show us that even in this we need to obey God’s law. God does not allow selective obedience. He wants us to obey Him in everything. But God knows us and knows that we are not perfect. We will sin. So, He made a way for us to be forgiven. The Bible tells us that everyone is saved by grace through our faith in Jesus Christ. Where do stand with Jesus Christ? Have you asked Him to forgive you of your sins? http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000008004/LFL20160118.mp35681902232522.mp3 Mon, 18 Jan 2016 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer Pastor Mark reminds us today that James told us that everyone is created equal and we are not to show favoritism. Every creature has value in God’s eyes because they are created in His image. Yet, every person is a sinner and deserving of God’s displeasure. We will see that in James 2:8 God tells us how not to show favoritism. He tells us to “love our neighbor as yourself.” Loving your neighbor as yourself means wanting the same thing for others that you want for yourself. True worship of God means wanting those good and Godly things for your neighbor as well as yourself. Pastor Mark reminds us today that James told us that everyone is created equal and we are not to show favoritism. Every creature has value in God’s eyes because they are created in His image. Yet, every person is a sinner and deserving of God’s displeasure. We will see that in James 2:8 God tells us how not to show favoritism. He tells us to “love our neighbor as yourself.” Loving your neighbor as yourself means wanting the same thing for others that you want for yourself. True worship of God means wanting those good and Godly things for your neighbor as well as yourself. Pastor Mark reminds us today that James told us that everyone is created equal and we are not to show favoritism. Every creature has value in God’s eyes because they are created in His image. Yet, every person is a sinner and deserving of God’s displeasure. We will see that in James 2:8 God tells us how not to show favoritism. He tells us to “love our neighbor as yourself.” Loving your neighbor as yourself means wanting the same thing for others that you want for yourself. True worship of God means wanting those good and Godly things for your neighbor as well as yourself. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000007943/LFL20160115.mp35679a81c17fb3.mp3 Fri, 15 Jan 2016 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer Every person is a fallen, created person, regardless of their wealth or religious stature. And every person is loved by God with a love that seeks to remedy our eternal need…equally! Pastor Mark reminds us that when we see a person, rich or poor, attractive or not, Christian or Muslim, we need to remember that God loves him with an unconditional love. It is not always a popular position to take, but as Christians, we must follow what God says in His Word. That He came to love the World…the whole world…not just for some. Every person is a fallen, created person, regardless of their wealth or religious stature. And every person is loved by God with a love that seeks to remedy our eternal need…equally! Pastor Mark reminds us that when we see a person, rich or poor, attractive or not, Christian or Muslim, we need to remember that God loves him with an unconditional love. It is not always a popular position to take, but as Christians, we must follow what God says in His Word. That He came to love the World…the whole world…not just for some. Every person is a fallen, created person, regardless of their wealth or religious stature. And every person is loved by God with a love that seeks to remedy our eternal need…equally! Pastor Mark reminds us that when we see a person, rich or poor, attractive or not, Christian or Muslim, we need to remember that God loves him with an unconditional love. It is not always a popular position to take, but as Christians, we must follow what God says in His Word. That He came to love the World…the whole world…not just for some. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000007944/LFL20160114.mp35679a876cb2f5.mp3 Thu, 14 Jan 2016 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer Just because someone is poor, new, sounds funny, or even wealthy it doesn’t give us the right in God’s eyes to make fun of them, be mean to them, or even treat them differently. Pastor Mark will remind all of us that we were all created EQUAL. God loves each of us EQUALLY. There is no greater than or less than in God’s kingdom…we are just His children. Are you tempted to show favoritism inside or outside the church? We should see others as God sees them, equally loved and valuable in His sight. Just because someone is poor, new, sounds funny, or even wealthy it doesn’t give us the right in God’s eyes to make fun of them, be mean to them, or even treat them differently. Pastor Mark will remind all of us that we were all created EQUAL. God loves each of us EQUALLY. There is no greater than or less than in God’s kingdom…we are just His children. Are you tempted to show favoritism inside or outside the church? We should see others as God sees them, equally loved and valuable in His sight. Just because someone is poor, new, sounds funny, or even wealthy it doesn’t give us the right in God’s eyes to make fun of them, be mean to them, or even treat them differently. Pastor Mark will remind all of us that we were all created EQUAL. God loves each of us EQUALLY. There is no greater than or less than in God’s kingdom…we are just His children. Are you tempted to show favoritism inside or outside the church? We should see others as God sees them, equally loved and valuable in His sight. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000007945/LFL20160113.mp35679a8e7cfd99.mp3 Wed, 13 Jan 2016 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer In today’s teaching with Pastor Mark, we are reminded by James that we are not to treat some people better than others because they are rich, but that we are to show hospitality to everyone, even to those who cannot repay us. See, we are all made in the image of God. We are all children of God and we should treat each other as equals in His eyes. As Christ-followers, we must stand up to any notion that there are superior and inferior people groups. After all, shouldn’t we be glad that God didn’t show favoritism with us? In today’s teaching with Pastor Mark, we are reminded by James that we are not to treat some people better than others because they are rich, but that we are to show hospitality to everyone, even to those who cannot repay us. See, we are all made in the image of God. We are all children of God and we should treat each other as equals in His eyes. As Christ-followers, we must stand up to any notion that there are superior and inferior people groups. After all, shouldn’t we be glad that God didn’t show favoritism with us? In today’s teaching with Pastor Mark, we are reminded by James that we are not to treat some people better than others because they are rich, but that we are to show hospitality to everyone, even to those who cannot repay us. See, we are all made in the image of God. We are all children of God and we should treat each other as equals in His eyes. As Christ-followers, we must stand up to any notion that there are superior and inferior people groups. After all, shouldn’t we be glad that God didn’t show favoritism with us? http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000007946/LFL20160112.mp35679a92c435f4.mp3 Tue, 12 Jan 2016 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer Jesus told people who listened to his teaching to “Come and follow me.” He didn’t tell us to sit there and listen to my teachings and do nothing. He told us to follow him. That means to deny yourself...serve others first. Commit to take up your cross and commit to follow Jesus daily...24/7. Not just on Sundays. The greatest barrier to following Jesus Christ is SELF. Following Jesus is a call to die, and yet a call to really live! Will you site on the sidelines waiting for the end of the game or will you jump in a be part of God’s family? Jesus told people who listened to his teaching to “Come and follow me.” He didn’t tell us to sit there and listen to my teachings and do nothing. He told us to follow him. That means to deny yourself...serve others first. Commit to take up your cross and commit to follow Jesus daily...24/7. Not just on Sundays. The greatest barrier to following Jesus Christ is SELF. Following Jesus is a call to die, and yet a call to really live! Will you site on the sidelines waiting for the end of the game or will you jump in a be part of God’s family? Jesus told people who listened to his teaching to “Come and follow me.” He didn’t tell us to sit there and listen to my teachings and do nothing. He told us to follow him. That means to deny yourself...serve others first. Commit to take up your cross and commit to follow Jesus daily...24/7. Not just on Sundays. The greatest barrier to following Jesus Christ is SELF. Following Jesus is a call to die, and yet a call to really live! Will you site on the sidelines waiting for the end of the game or will you jump in a be part of God’s family? http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000007947/LFL20160111.mp35679a967d60e9.mp3 Mon, 11 Jan 2016 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer We’ve learned from Pastor Mark that hearing and doing God’s Word brings blessings, freedom and success. We listen to God’s Word and Pastor Mark tells us we need to put it into action. Calvary Chapel Melbourne has many opportunities for you to “walk the talk.” That is, to put into action what God has done in our life. To act upon what we have heard from the Bible here on Lessons for Living. Are you ready to get involved and show others, by your actions, God’s love? It’s time to show others God’s love through our actions. We’ve learned from Pastor Mark that hearing and doing God’s Word brings blessings, freedom and success. We listen to God’s Word and Pastor Mark tells us we need to put it into action. Calvary Chapel Melbourne has many opportunities for you to “walk the talk.” That is, to put into action what God has done in our life. To act upon what we have heard from the Bible here on Lessons for Living. Are you ready to get involved and show others, by your actions, God’s love? It’s time to show others God’s love through our actions. We’ve learned from Pastor Mark that hearing and doing God’s Word brings blessings, freedom and success. We listen to God’s Word and Pastor Mark tells us we need to put it into action. Calvary Chapel Melbourne has many opportunities for you to “walk the talk.” That is, to put into action what God has done in our life. To act upon what we have heard from the Bible here on Lessons for Living. Are you ready to get involved and show others, by your actions, God’s love? It’s time to show others God’s love through our actions. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000008042/LFL20160108.mp35686b2b9c94ae.mp3 Fri, 08 Jan 2016 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer When we look at the Word of God we must look at it with the thought of putting it into action. Living it out in and through our lives. To study the Word just to fill our heads with knowledge, without applying the Word, short changes God’s purpose in giving it. Pastor Mark will tell us that listening to the Word and knowing what it says is not enough if our lives are not changed as a result. For if we only hear the Word of God and never put it into practice, we have deceived ourselves. When we look at the Word of God we must look at it with the thought of putting it into action. Living it out in and through our lives. To study the Word just to fill our heads with knowledge, without applying the Word, short changes God’s purpose in giving it. Pastor Mark will tell us that listening to the Word and knowing what it says is not enough if our lives are not changed as a result. For if we only hear the Word of God and never put it into practice, we have deceived ourselves. When we look at the Word of God we must look at it with the thought of putting it into action. Living it out in and through our lives. To study the Word just to fill our heads with knowledge, without applying the Word, short changes God’s purpose in giving it. Pastor Mark will tell us that listening to the Word and knowing what it says is not enough if our lives are not changed as a result. For if we only hear the Word of God and never put it into practice, we have deceived ourselves. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000008043/LFL20160107.mp35686b37195c5e.mp3 Thu, 07 Jan 2016 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer We can come to church every week and think we have been filled and we are ready to go conquer the world. Pastor Mark will tell us not to be deceived. It takes more than just filling a seat every week. It takes listening and reading God’s Word with intent. When we obey and “do” God’s Word we will have freedom, blessings and success. But we also must remain teachable. This comes from a persistent, routine of reading God’s Word so that we don’t forget what He has taught us. And finally, we must simply…DO IT. We can come to church every week and think we have been filled and we are ready to go conquer the world. Pastor Mark will tell us not to be deceived. It takes more than just filling a seat every week. It takes listening and reading God’s Word with intent. When we obey and “do” God’s Word we will have freedom, blessings and success. But we also must remain teachable. This comes from a persistent, routine of reading God’s Word so that we don’t forget what He has taught us. And finally, we must simply…DO IT. We can come to church every week and think we have been filled and we are ready to go conquer the world. Pastor Mark will tell us not to be deceived. It takes more than just filling a seat every week. It takes listening and reading God’s Word with intent. When we obey and “do” God’s Word we will have freedom, blessings and success. But we also must remain teachable. This comes from a persistent, routine of reading God’s Word so that we don’t forget what He has taught us. And finally, we must simply…DO IT. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000008044/LFL20160106.mp35686b3bf75134.mp3 Wed, 06 Jan 2016 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer There are so many things in the world trying to deceive us. Trying to persuade us to think one way or do a certain thing. Sometimes these things or ideas are good and will draw us closer to God. But other times they will draw us far away from God. Pastor Mark will tell us not to just be listeners of the Word, but doers so that we will not be deceived. Hearing the Word and doing it bring blessings to us from God. Hearing the Word without doing it brings self-deception. We need to be on guard for this kind of deception. There are so many things in the world trying to deceive us. Trying to persuade us to think one way or do a certain thing. Sometimes these things or ideas are good and will draw us closer to God. But other times they will draw us far away from God. Pastor Mark will tell us not to just be listeners of the Word, but doers so that we will not be deceived. Hearing the Word and doing it bring blessings to us from God. Hearing the Word without doing it brings self-deception. We need to be on guard for this kind of deception. There are so many things in the world trying to deceive us. Trying to persuade us to think one way or do a certain thing. Sometimes these things or ideas are good and will draw us closer to God. But other times they will draw us far away from God. Pastor Mark will tell us not to just be listeners of the Word, but doers so that we will not be deceived. Hearing the Word and doing it bring blessings to us from God. Hearing the Word without doing it brings self-deception. We need to be on guard for this kind of deception. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000008045/LFL20160105.mp35686b4194884a.mp3 Tue, 05 Jan 2016 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer When was the last time you received a gift that was useful to those around you? It wasn’t just for your benefit, but for those around you as well. God has given gifts to all of us. Pastor Mark opens today’s message with a summary of what these gifts are. Motivational gifts, manifestation gifts and ministry gifts. Every Christ Follower has at least one of these gifts. They are all to be used to bring people to God. These gifts will allow others to see and hear from God through us when we use these gifts. When was the last time you received a gift that was useful to those around you? It wasn’t just for your benefit, but for those around you as well. God has given gifts to all of us. Pastor Mark opens today’s message with a summary of what these gifts are. Motivational gifts, manifestation gifts and ministry gifts. Every Christ Follower has at least one of these gifts. They are all to be used to bring people to God. These gifts will allow others to see and hear from God through us when we use these gifts. When was the last time you received a gift that was useful to those around you? It wasn’t just for your benefit, but for those around you as well. God has given gifts to all of us. Pastor Mark opens today’s message with a summary of what these gifts are. Motivational gifts, manifestation gifts and ministry gifts. Every Christ Follower has at least one of these gifts. They are all to be used to bring people to God. These gifts will allow others to see and hear from God through us when we use these gifts. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000008046/LFL20160104.mp35686b462752e7.mp3 Mon, 04 Jan 2016 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer James begins teaching us how to control our anger. Pastor Mark tells us that we control our anger when we root ourselves in the Word of God. When we align ourselves with the Word, we allow it to shape us and then we fall in submission to the Word of God and we line up with the character of God. When we have a strong belief that God is in control, we know that nothing happens to us without His permission. Even when our desires are blocked, we know God are not. We can hold our peace because God’s purposes are bigger than our inconveniences. James begins teaching us how to control our anger. Pastor Mark tells us that we control our anger when we root ourselves in the Word of God. When we align ourselves with the Word, we allow it to shape us and then we fall in submission to the Word of God and we line up with the character of God. When we have a strong belief that God is in control, we know that nothing happens to us without His permission. Even when our desires are blocked, we know God are not. We can hold our peace because God’s purposes are bigger than our inconveniences. James begins teaching us how to control our anger. Pastor Mark tells us that we control our anger when we root ourselves in the Word of God. When we align ourselves with the Word, we allow it to shape us and then we fall in submission to the Word of God and we line up with the character of God. When we have a strong belief that God is in control, we know that nothing happens to us without His permission. Even when our desires are blocked, we know God are not. We can hold our peace because God’s purposes are bigger than our inconveniences. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000007966/LFL20160101.mp3567c37b2438db.mp3 Fri, 01 Jan 2016 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer Pastor Mark will share with us in today’s teaching that James tells us we should be swift to listen, but we also should be slow to speak. How many times have you blurted out something, only to regret it the moment it left your lips? All of us have done this at least once in our lives. And we wish we could take back those words. How different our lives would be if we lived by this simple advice found in James? How many conflicts would be avoided if we followed this principal? If only we had a grip on this little bit of wisdom for the rest of our lives. Pastor Mark will share with us in today’s teaching that James tells us we should be swift to listen, but we also should be slow to speak. How many times have you blurted out something, only to regret it the moment it left your lips? All of us have done this at least once in our lives. And we wish we could take back those words. How different our lives would be if we lived by this simple advice found in James? How many conflicts would be avoided if we followed this principal? If only we had a grip on this little bit of wisdom for the rest of our lives. Pastor Mark will share with us in today’s teaching that James tells us we should be swift to listen, but we also should be slow to speak. How many times have you blurted out something, only to regret it the moment it left your lips? All of us have done this at least once in our lives. And we wish we could take back those words. How different our lives would be if we lived by this simple advice found in James? How many conflicts would be avoided if we followed this principal? If only we had a grip on this little bit of wisdom for the rest of our lives. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000007967/LFL20151231.mp3567c37f95ef6c.mp3 Thu, 31 Dec 2015 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer Today’s teaching with Pastor Mark is one that will touch every one of us. It’s one that we probably won’t want to hear. James will tell us to “Be quick to listen, slow to speak.” We will be told to be good listeners. Be slow talkers. Count to ten before we speak, and that will slow you down in the way to anger. Ouch! That hits us right where we live! If only it was that easy…just do it! So, open your heart and let the Holy Spirit SPEAK to you and DON’T talk! What kind of impact would this make on our everyday life if we all would just follow this principal. Today’s teaching with Pastor Mark is one that will touch every one of us. It’s one that we probably won’t want to hear. James will tell us to “Be quick to listen, slow to speak.” We will be told to be good listeners. Be slow talkers. Count to ten before we speak, and that will slow you down in the way to anger. Ouch! That hits us right where we live! If only it was that easy…just do it! So, open your heart and let the Holy Spirit SPEAK to you and DON’T talk! What kind of impact would this make on our everyday life if we all would just follow this principal. Today’s teaching with Pastor Mark is one that will touch every one of us. It’s one that we probably won’t want to hear. James will tell us to “Be quick to listen, slow to speak.” We will be told to be good listeners. Be slow talkers. Count to ten before we speak, and that will slow you down in the way to anger. Ouch! That hits us right where we live! If only it was that easy…just do it! So, open your heart and let the Holy Spirit SPEAK to you and DON’T talk! What kind of impact would this make on our everyday life if we all would just follow this principal. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000007968/LFL20151230.mp3567c384e1359f.mp3 Wed, 30 Dec 2015 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer The best gift that God gives to us is the gift of spiritual birth…our salvation. Pastor Mark will challenge us to accept this gift but then, once we do accept it, to take it a step further. Pass that gift onto someone else. This is a wonderful gift and Romans tells us that Jesus died for the world…that’s every person…not just for one person. He will challenge us to stop right now and pray for that one person or several people who has not received the gift of salvation. And then pray for an opportunity to share this wonderful gift with them. The best gift that God gives to us is the gift of spiritual birth…our salvation. Pastor Mark will challenge us to accept this gift but then, once we do accept it, to take it a step further. Pass that gift onto someone else. This is a wonderful gift and Romans tells us that Jesus died for the world…that’s every person…not just for one person. He will challenge us to stop right now and pray for that one person or several people who has not received the gift of salvation. And then pray for an opportunity to share this wonderful gift with them. The best gift that God gives to us is the gift of spiritual birth…our salvation. Pastor Mark will challenge us to accept this gift but then, once we do accept it, to take it a step further. Pass that gift onto someone else. This is a wonderful gift and Romans tells us that Jesus died for the world…that’s every person…not just for one person. He will challenge us to stop right now and pray for that one person or several people who has not received the gift of salvation. And then pray for an opportunity to share this wonderful gift with them. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000007969/LFL20151229.mp3567c3896093ed.mp3 Tue, 29 Dec 2015 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer 1 Pastor Mark will talk about gifts that we can receive from the Holy Spirit on today’s teaching in the Book of James. He will remind us that God loves to give us gifts. He is a generous God. We have an opportunity to receive His gifts. One of His gifts He gives to us is forgiveness. He gives us this gift through His Son, Jesus Christ and His death on the cross. He stands waiting with His arms spread out wide waiting for us to take this gift. We just have to say yes and receive it freely from Him. Are you ready to receive this gift? 1 Pastor Mark will talk about gifts that we can receive from the Holy Spirit on today’s teaching in the Book of James. He will remind us that God loves to give us gifts. He is a generous God. We have an opportunity to receive His gifts. One of His gifts He gives to us is forgiveness. He gives us this gift through His Son, Jesus Christ and His death on the cross. He stands waiting with His arms spread out wide waiting for us to take this gift. We just have to say yes and receive it freely from Him. Are you ready to receive this gift? 1 Pastor Mark will talk about gifts that we can receive from the Holy Spirit on today’s teaching in the Book of James. He will remind us that God loves to give us gifts. He is a generous God. We have an opportunity to receive His gifts. One of His gifts He gives to us is forgiveness. He gives us this gift through His Son, Jesus Christ and His death on the cross. He stands waiting with His arms spread out wide waiting for us to take this gift. We just have to say yes and receive it freely from Him. Are you ready to receive this gift? http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000007970/LFL20151228.mp3567c38d15f61e.mp3 Mon, 28 Dec 2015 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer There are so many choices in the world. What flavor of ice cream should I get? What kind of phone should I get? It’s easy to become confused when making a decision. Pastor Mark will tell us that 2000 years ago people were confused about God. There were many religions and they represented so many different Gods. Like today, people didn’t know what to think about God. But God promised that He would make Himself be known to man. And He did! In a real way. Jesus came to earth to allow us know and have a relationship with God. There are so many choices in the world. What flavor of ice cream should I get? What kind of phone should I get? It’s easy to become confused when making a decision. Pastor Mark will tell us that 2000 years ago people were confused about God. There were many religions and they represented so many different Gods. Like today, people didn’t know what to think about God. But God promised that He would make Himself be known to man. And He did! In a real way. Jesus came to earth to allow us know and have a relationship with God. There are so many choices in the world. What flavor of ice cream should I get? What kind of phone should I get? It’s easy to become confused when making a decision. Pastor Mark will tell us that 2000 years ago people were confused about God. There were many religions and they represented so many different Gods. Like today, people didn’t know what to think about God. But God promised that He would make Himself be known to man. And He did! In a real way. Jesus came to earth to allow us know and have a relationship with God. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000007830/LFL20151225.mp35673089ccc549.mp3 Fri, 25 Dec 2015 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer God didn’t send His Son to earth so we can put up a tree and give each other gifts. Pastor Mark told us that Jesus was “God with skin on.” God so desired a relationship with us that He knew this would be the only way to do it. He had to send His One and Only Son to earth, make Himself known to the world and then die on the cross for us so that our sins can be forgiven. When we believe this and receive this, then we can become a Christ-follower. God didn’t send His Son to earth so we can put up a tree and give each other gifts. Pastor Mark told us that Jesus was “God with skin on.” God so desired a relationship with us that He knew this would be the only way to do it. He had to send His One and Only Son to earth, make Himself known to the world and then die on the cross for us so that our sins can be forgiven. When we believe this and receive this, then we can become a Christ-follower. God didn’t send His Son to earth so we can put up a tree and give each other gifts. Pastor Mark told us that Jesus was “God with skin on.” God so desired a relationship with us that He knew this would be the only way to do it. He had to send His One and Only Son to earth, make Himself known to the world and then die on the cross for us so that our sins can be forgiven. When we believe this and receive this, then we can become a Christ-follower. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000007831/LFL20151224.mp3567308ee8245c.mp3 Thu, 24 Dec 2015 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer “Together, let's do life right!” This is the theme for Lessons for Living. And doing life right is understood through studying the Word of God. Pastor Mark is currently taking us through a series entitled Y Church. In this series we'll learn a great deal about where the church came from, what's it all about, and what your part is, in it. “Together, let's do life right!” This is the theme for Lessons for Living. And doing life right is understood through studying the Word of God. Pastor Mark is currently taking us through a series entitled Y Church. In this series we'll learn a great deal about where the church came from, what's it all about, and what your part is, in it. “Together, let's do life right!” This is the theme for Lessons for Living. And doing life right is understood through studying the Word of God. Pastor Mark is currently taking us through a series entitled Y Church. In this series we'll learn a great deal about where the church came from, what's it all about, and what your part is, in it. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000007832/LFL20151223.mp3567309308f12b.mp3 Wed, 23 Dec 2015 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer The biggest temptation in anyones life isn't what they're being tempted to do, it's to doubt God's word. Today Pastor Mark points out that when Eve was enticed in the Garden, it wasn't the tree, the fruit on it, or the bite that sealed her fate. It was the seed of doubt she allowed to grow in her mind, causing her to question God's simple command. There was freedom within God's design. She new the boundaries and she new the consequence, yet she did the wrong thing. We're susceptible to the same situation so listen in to find out what to do not if, but when you hear...did God really say? The biggest temptation in anyones life isn't what they're being tempted to do, it's to doubt God's word. Today Pastor Mark points out that when Eve was enticed in the Garden, it wasn't the tree, the fruit on it, or the bite that sealed her fate. It was the seed of doubt she allowed to grow in her mind, causing her to question God's simple command. There was freedom within God's design. She new the boundaries and she new the consequence, yet she did the wrong thing. We're susceptible to the same situation so listen in to find out what to do not if, but when you hear...did God really say? The biggest temptation in anyones life isn't what they're being tempted to do, it's to doubt God's word. Today Pastor Mark points out that when Eve was enticed in the Garden, it wasn't the tree, the fruit on it, or the bite that sealed her fate. It was the seed of doubt she allowed to grow in her mind, causing her to question God's simple command. There was freedom within God's design. She new the boundaries and she new the consequence, yet she did the wrong thing. We're susceptible to the same situation so listen in to find out what to do not if, but when you hear...did God really say? http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000007833/LFL20151222.mp3567309784d196.mp3 Tue, 22 Dec 2015 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer Temptations are used to lead us into sin and away from God's Will. On the other hand, the power to resist temptation is directly connected to God's Word. Today Pastor Mark teaches us that each time Jesus was tempted in the wilderness by the devil, He shot him down with truths found in scripture. He says that our weapon, our defense in defeating temptation is the Word of God. When you're trying to do life right and satan's trying to get you to do it wrong, keep these things in mind. Submit to God, obey what He say's and live by His plan. Resist the devil by saying, NO! And stand firm on God's Word. Temptations are used to lead us into sin and away from God's Will. On the other hand, the power to resist temptation is directly connected to God's Word. Today Pastor Mark teaches us that each time Jesus was tempted in the wilderness by the devil, He shot him down with truths found in scripture. He says that our weapon, our defense in defeating temptation is the Word of God. When you're trying to do life right and satan's trying to get you to do it wrong, keep these things in mind. Submit to God, obey what He say's and live by His plan. Resist the devil by saying, NO! And stand firm on God's Word. Temptations are used to lead us into sin and away from God's Will. On the other hand, the power to resist temptation is directly connected to God's Word. Today Pastor Mark teaches us that each time Jesus was tempted in the wilderness by the devil, He shot him down with truths found in scripture. He says that our weapon, our defense in defeating temptation is the Word of God. When you're trying to do life right and satan's trying to get you to do it wrong, keep these things in mind. Submit to God, obey what He say's and live by His plan. Resist the devil by saying, NO! And stand firm on God's Word. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000007834/LFL20151221.mp3567309b1242c0.mp3 Mon, 21 Dec 2015 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer Life's all about the choices we make. These decisions help shape who you become and determine what 's going to happen tomorrow. There's always an outcome. It's either going to be good or bad and it'll happen immediately, or in sometime in the future. With this in mind, listen as Pastor Mark teaches that one of the greatest things God's given us, is the freedom to choose. He warns though that without proper instruction and self control, this privilege can turn from a divine blessing, to a self induced curse. How can you avoid the fallout and do life right? You must read and follow His Word. Life's all about the choices we make. These decisions help shape who you become and determine what 's going to happen tomorrow. There's always an outcome. It's either going to be good or bad and it'll happen immediately, or in sometime in the future. With this in mind, listen as Pastor Mark teaches that one of the greatest things God's given us, is the freedom to choose. He warns though that without proper instruction and self control, this privilege can turn from a divine blessing, to a self induced curse. How can you avoid the fallout and do life right? You must read and follow His Word. Life's all about the choices we make. These decisions help shape who you become and determine what 's going to happen tomorrow. There's always an outcome. It's either going to be good or bad and it'll happen immediately, or in sometime in the future. With this in mind, listen as Pastor Mark teaches that one of the greatest things God's given us, is the freedom to choose. He warns though that without proper instruction and self control, this privilege can turn from a divine blessing, to a self induced curse. How can you avoid the fallout and do life right? You must read and follow His Word. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000007747/LFL20151218.mp35669cae2b1b63.mp3 Fri, 18 Dec 2015 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer What temptations would keep you from changing and following Jesus twenty four seven, so you could change your world? It's a good question and today Pastor Mark helps us pin point the answer. He teaches that when Jesus says to come and follow Him, it's not only a command, it's an offer. God never forces anyone to do the right thing, it's a choice. Most times the biggest temptation in persons life isn't to do the wrong thing, it's to not do the right thing. Not doing the most obvious things will send people to hell. What are the right things? Listen in to find out. What temptations would keep you from changing and following Jesus twenty four seven, so you could change your world? It's a good question and today Pastor Mark helps us pin point the answer. He teaches that when Jesus says to come and follow Him, it's not only a command, it's an offer. God never forces anyone to do the right thing, it's a choice. Most times the biggest temptation in persons life isn't to do the wrong thing, it's to not do the right thing. Not doing the most obvious things will send people to hell. What are the right things? Listen in to find out. What temptations would keep you from changing and following Jesus twenty four seven, so you could change your world? It's a good question and today Pastor Mark helps us pin point the answer. He teaches that when Jesus says to come and follow Him, it's not only a command, it's an offer. God never forces anyone to do the right thing, it's a choice. Most times the biggest temptation in persons life isn't to do the wrong thing, it's to not do the right thing. Not doing the most obvious things will send people to hell. What are the right things? Listen in to find out. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000007748/LFL20151217.mp35669cb215d7f3.mp3 Thu, 17 Dec 2015 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer Today Pastor Mark reminds us that temptations are used by satan to lead us into sin, and away from God's will. He points out that In every enticement, the decision to give in and sin is your choice and your's alone. Doing the wrong thing is called the sin of commission. You're essentially agreeing to carry out satans special orders, like he's commissioned an important painting, or statue. The problem here is, you're not Michelangelo and you don't want the payment he has to offer. Listen in to learn how to finally stop being lured in by this fraud. Today Pastor Mark reminds us that temptations are used by satan to lead us into sin, and away from God's will. He points out that In every enticement, the decision to give in and sin is your choice and your's alone. Doing the wrong thing is called the sin of commission. You're essentially agreeing to carry out satans special orders, like he's commissioned an important painting, or statue. The problem here is, you're not Michelangelo and you don't want the payment he has to offer. Listen in to learn how to finally stop being lured in by this fraud. Today Pastor Mark reminds us that temptations are used by satan to lead us into sin, and away from God's will. He points out that In every enticement, the decision to give in and sin is your choice and your's alone. Doing the wrong thing is called the sin of commission. You're essentially agreeing to carry out satans special orders, like he's commissioned an important painting, or statue. The problem here is, you're not Michelangelo and you don't want the payment he has to offer. Listen in to learn how to finally stop being lured in by this fraud. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000007749/LFL20151216.mp35669cb82ed84c.mp3 Wed, 16 Dec 2015 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer Trials affect everyone. Believer, unbeliever, rich and poor. Since they're no respecter of status, gender or convenience, there's nothing we can do to avoid them. They're a fact of life and if you're a Christian, they can enrich your life. Today instead of looking at them in a negative light, Pastor Mark helps us understand their purpose. He teaches that trials help Believers endure and mature. Once we've gone through them, we're stronger, wiser and more spiritually mature. Listen in to hear more Biblical truth on how, if you'll let them, you'll develop a deeper trust and dependence on God. Trials affect everyone. Believer, unbeliever, rich and poor. Since they're no respecter of status, gender or convenience, there's nothing we can do to avoid them. They're a fact of life and if you're a Christian, they can enrich your life. Today instead of looking at them in a negative light, Pastor Mark helps us understand their purpose. He teaches that trials help Believers endure and mature. Once we've gone through them, we're stronger, wiser and more spiritually mature. Listen in to hear more Biblical truth on how, if you'll let them, you'll develop a deeper trust and dependence on God. Trials affect everyone. Believer, unbeliever, rich and poor. Since they're no respecter of status, gender or convenience, there's nothing we can do to avoid them. They're a fact of life and if you're a Christian, they can enrich your life. Today instead of looking at them in a negative light, Pastor Mark helps us understand their purpose. He teaches that trials help Believers endure and mature. Once we've gone through them, we're stronger, wiser and more spiritually mature. Listen in to hear more Biblical truth on how, if you'll let them, you'll develop a deeper trust and dependence on God. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000007750/Processing....mp3 Tue, 15 Dec 2015 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer How can you have great faith and not doubt? Well today Pastor Mark helps answer that question with three biblically based keys. One, take your eyes off the circumstance and put them on God. One of the benefits of trials is they build our faith. The more we go through the stronger we'll become. Second, you have to remember, nothing's impossible with God. We might not understand how or why but that's not what's important, it's the Who. And lastly scripture say's Faith comes by hearing and hearing by the word of God. You'll never learn how to hear His voice, when the only time you pick up the Bible is on crisis day. How can you have great faith and not doubt? Well today Pastor Mark helps answer that question with three biblically based keys. One, take your eyes off the circumstance and put them on God. One of the benefits of trials is they build our faith. The more we go through the stronger we'll become. Second, you have to remember, nothing's impossible with God. We might not understand how or why but that's not what's important, it's the Who. And lastly scripture say's Faith comes by hearing and hearing by the word of God. You'll never learn how to hear His voice, when the only time you pick up the Bible is on crisis day. How can you have great faith and not doubt? Well today Pastor Mark helps answer that question with three biblically based keys. One, take your eyes off the circumstance and put them on God. One of the benefits of trials is they build our faith. The more we go through the stronger we'll become. Second, you have to remember, nothing's impossible with God. We might not understand how or why but that's not what's important, it's the Who. And lastly scripture say's Faith comes by hearing and hearing by the word of God. You'll never learn how to hear His voice, when the only time you pick up the Bible is on crisis day. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000007751/LFL20151214.mp35669cc17df850.mp3 Mon, 14 Dec 2015 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer Lord I believe...help my unbelief. This is a true story found in scripture of a desperate father reaching out to the only one who could help his tortured son. In one moment he's claiming he believes in God, and that's good. But wait a second. In the very next breath, he's admitting he doesn't really believe Him. Now that seems bad, right? Not necessarily. His unbelief wasn't because he doubted God, it was because he'd never had to really trust Him. He took a chance and laid it all out there because he had nothing left to lose and his transparency was honored by God. Lord I believe...help my unbelief. This is a true story found in scripture of a desperate father reaching out to the only one who could help his tortured son. In one moment he's claiming he believes in God, and that's good. But wait a second. In the very next breath, he's admitting he doesn't really believe Him. Now that seems bad, right? Not necessarily. His unbelief wasn't because he doubted God, it was because he'd never had to really trust Him. He took a chance and laid it all out there because he had nothing left to lose and his transparency was honored by God. Lord I believe...help my unbelief. This is a true story found in scripture of a desperate father reaching out to the only one who could help his tortured son. In one moment he's claiming he believes in God, and that's good. But wait a second. In the very next breath, he's admitting he doesn't really believe Him. Now that seems bad, right? Not necessarily. His unbelief wasn't because he doubted God, it was because he'd never had to really trust Him. He took a chance and laid it all out there because he had nothing left to lose and his transparency was honored by God. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000007691/LFL20151211.mp356605f1f3aeb6.mp3 Fri, 11 Dec 2015 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer The first step to getting more wisdom is to admit you need it. It's much more than the accumulation of human knowledge. Wisdom is the application of the facts that you retain. Today Pastor Mark reminds us we were designed to be fully dependent on God. That means we need His wisdom in every area of our lives, not just the trials. In order to do life right we have to understand that wisdom is living life according to God's point of view, with His values and in His time. God is the source of all wisdom, so ask for it, and be certain He'll give it to you. The first step to getting more wisdom is to admit you need it. It's much more than the accumulation of human knowledge. Wisdom is the application of the facts that you retain. Today Pastor Mark reminds us we were designed to be fully dependent on God. That means we need His wisdom in every area of our lives, not just the trials. In order to do life right we have to understand that wisdom is living life according to God's point of view, with His values and in His time. God is the source of all wisdom, so ask for it, and be certain He'll give it to you. The first step to getting more wisdom is to admit you need it. It's much more than the accumulation of human knowledge. Wisdom is the application of the facts that you retain. Today Pastor Mark reminds us we were designed to be fully dependent on God. That means we need His wisdom in every area of our lives, not just the trials. In order to do life right we have to understand that wisdom is living life according to God's point of view, with His values and in His time. God is the source of all wisdom, so ask for it, and be certain He'll give it to you. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000007692/LFL20151210.mp356605f638dc4e.mp3 Thu, 10 Dec 2015 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer We know and scripture say's, that in the life of a Believer, God works out all things for the good of those who love Him and are called according to His purpose. Now Pastor Mark makes it very clear that God isn't saying that all things are good,because some things are really bad. What He's saying is that He's at work, in His own ways and will eventually bring some good out of it. God ordains everything in our life. He doesn't control it but he allows it. You can either walk on His path with Him, or on your own path, by yourself. Keep in mind, God knows the outcome and you don't, choose wisely. We know and scripture say's, that in the life of a Believer, God works out all things for the good of those who love Him and are called according to His purpose. Now Pastor Mark makes it very clear that God isn't saying that all things are good,because some things are really bad. What He's saying is that He's at work, in His own ways and will eventually bring some good out of it. God ordains everything in our life. He doesn't control it but he allows it. You can either walk on His path with Him, or on your own path, by yourself. Keep in mind, God knows the outcome and you don't, choose wisely. We know and scripture say's, that in the life of a Believer, God works out all things for the good of those who love Him and are called according to His purpose. Now Pastor Mark makes it very clear that God isn't saying that all things are good,because some things are really bad. What He's saying is that He's at work, in His own ways and will eventually bring some good out of it. God ordains everything in our life. He doesn't control it but he allows it. You can either walk on His path with Him, or on your own path, by yourself. Keep in mind, God knows the outcome and you don't, choose wisely. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000007693/LFL20151209.mp356605fb9c5527.mp3 Thu, 10 Dec 2015 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer The purpose of our trials is this. Trials grow our faith and strong faith eventually produces endurance. Pastor Mark likes to call it... staying power. He explains it like this. As you mature in your faith in God, you're in it for the long haul. He say's faith in put into action becomes real and will prove itself, which in turn proves your salvation is real. It's a spiritual litmus test. If you pass the test you come out stronger and spiritually mature, instead of weak and barely breathing. Keep in mind, all things we go through aren't necessarily good, they just work towards our good. The purpose of our trials is this. Trials grow our faith and strong faith eventually produces endurance. Pastor Mark likes to call it... staying power. He explains it like this. As you mature in your faith in God, you're in it for the long haul. He say's faith in put into action becomes real and will prove itself, which in turn proves your salvation is real. It's a spiritual litmus test. If you pass the test you come out stronger and spiritually mature, instead of weak and barely breathing. Keep in mind, all things we go through aren't necessarily good, they just work towards our good. The purpose of our trials is this. Trials grow our faith and strong faith eventually produces endurance. Pastor Mark likes to call it... staying power. He explains it like this. As you mature in your faith in God, you're in it for the long haul. He say's faith in put into action becomes real and will prove itself, which in turn proves your salvation is real. It's a spiritual litmus test. If you pass the test you come out stronger and spiritually mature, instead of weak and barely breathing. Keep in mind, all things we go through aren't necessarily good, they just work towards our good. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000007694/LFL20151208.mp3566060065af4a.mp3 Tue, 08 Dec 2015 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer Everyone faces trials. Some people think the minute you become a Christian, you get a “get out trials free card”. This can't be farther from reality. Today Pastor Mark challenges this belief and encourages us to think of two things when the inevitable happens. What's going to come out of this? And what's my attitude like, in the midst of it? How you respond when your faith is put to the test, reveals what you really believe about God. Listen in to learn how the trials you face and the faith that you have are directly connected. Everyone faces trials. Some people think the minute you become a Christian, you get a “get out trials free card”. This can't be farther from reality. Today Pastor Mark challenges this belief and encourages us to think of two things when the inevitable happens. What's going to come out of this? And what's my attitude like, in the midst of it? How you respond when your faith is put to the test, reveals what you really believe about God. Listen in to learn how the trials you face and the faith that you have are directly connected. Everyone faces trials. Some people think the minute you become a Christian, you get a “get out trials free card”. This can't be farther from reality. Today Pastor Mark challenges this belief and encourages us to think of two things when the inevitable happens. What's going to come out of this? And what's my attitude like, in the midst of it? How you respond when your faith is put to the test, reveals what you really believe about God. Listen in to learn how the trials you face and the faith that you have are directly connected. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000007695/LFL20151207.mp3566065a8d52fb.mp3 Mon, 07 Dec 2015 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer God's powerful Word never returns void. Truth! When all else fails, humanly speaking, go back to what you know. God's Word. Mixed with prayer is the work. And that dear Christian friend, is an unstoppable force. Scripture says the Good News is the power that can save anyone. Today we're reminded that God's love and patience shows He's not willing for anyone to perish. So even when you're ready to throw in the towel, He's not. Despite what you may feel. No matter how long it takes. No one is beyond the reach of God's love, so keep up the Good Work! God's powerful Word never returns void. Truth! When all else fails, humanly speaking, go back to what you know. God's Word. Mixed with prayer is the work. And that dear Christian friend, is an unstoppable force. Scripture says the Good News is the power that can save anyone. Today we're reminded that God's love and patience shows He's not willing for anyone to perish. So even when you're ready to throw in the towel, He's not. Despite what you may feel. No matter how long it takes. No one is beyond the reach of God's love, so keep up the Good Work! God's powerful Word never returns void. Truth! When all else fails, humanly speaking, go back to what you know. God's Word. Mixed with prayer is the work. And that dear Christian friend, is an unstoppable force. Scripture says the Good News is the power that can save anyone. Today we're reminded that God's love and patience shows He's not willing for anyone to perish. So even when you're ready to throw in the towel, He's not. Despite what you may feel. No matter how long it takes. No one is beyond the reach of God's love, so keep up the Good Work! http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000007641/LFL20151204.mp356588da08b817.mp3 Fri, 04 Dec 2015 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer It must have been painful for Jesus to be rejected like He was by His siblings. God could've set Him up with the perfect family but He didn't and He did it to give us hope. Why didn't they believe? And what made them change? We can only speculate on the first question. Issues like sibling rivalry favoritism are the most likely reasons, and if you're from a large family, you can certainly relate to that. Ultimately it was sin that was blinding their hearts and minds. Listen in to learn how our Saviors example of obedience, in every area of His life, finally made the difference in theirs. It must have been painful for Jesus to be rejected like He was by His siblings. God could've set Him up with the perfect family but He didn't and He did it to give us hope. Why didn't they believe? And what made them change? We can only speculate on the first question. Issues like sibling rivalry favoritism are the most likely reasons, and if you're from a large family, you can certainly relate to that. Ultimately it was sin that was blinding their hearts and minds. Listen in to learn how our Saviors example of obedience, in every area of His life, finally made the difference in theirs. It must have been painful for Jesus to be rejected like He was by His siblings. God could've set Him up with the perfect family but He didn't and He did it to give us hope. Why didn't they believe? And what made them change? We can only speculate on the first question. Issues like sibling rivalry favoritism are the most likely reasons, and if you're from a large family, you can certainly relate to that. Ultimately it was sin that was blinding their hearts and minds. Listen in to learn how our Saviors example of obedience, in every area of His life, finally made the difference in theirs. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000007642/LFL20151203.mp356588e033de38.mp3 Thu, 03 Dec 2015 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer Today Pastor Mark teaches, that Christians should never follow mans commands, if they break God's principles. Today's headlines reveal startling news of people willing to do just that. Day after day, new ways to attack Christian beliefs surface and they range from absurd, to horrific. No doubt we're in the midst of the end times, thank God, but we need to remain strong in our faith. The book of James was written well over two thousand years ago, but is just as relevant today. Listen in as we learn how these truths applied to believers back then and how they affect us today. Today Pastor Mark teaches, that Christians should never follow mans commands, if they break God's principles. Today's headlines reveal startling news of people willing to do just that. Day after day, new ways to attack Christian beliefs surface and they range from absurd, to horrific. No doubt we're in the midst of the end times, thank God, but we need to remain strong in our faith. The book of James was written well over two thousand years ago, but is just as relevant today. Listen in as we learn how these truths applied to believers back then and how they affect us today. Today Pastor Mark teaches, that Christians should never follow mans commands, if they break God's principles. Today's headlines reveal startling news of people willing to do just that. Day after day, new ways to attack Christian beliefs surface and they range from absurd, to horrific. No doubt we're in the midst of the end times, thank God, but we need to remain strong in our faith. The book of James was written well over two thousand years ago, but is just as relevant today. Listen in as we learn how these truths applied to believers back then and how they affect us today. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000007643/LFL20151202.mp356588e6a63239.mp3 Wed, 02 Dec 2015 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer Today Pastor Mark teaches, we need to care enough to share. In the world we live in it's easy to get in the selfish, you do you mentality. Christians need to develop compassion like Jesus, to really see the need of all people. It shouldn't be ignored, it cant be a program and it can't be forced. It has to come from the heart. Many people are sending out an SOS, sometimes it's loud and clear, sometimes it's silent. Can you see through these hidden messages for help? Don't be fooled, every heart is empty without God. Instead of just minding your own business, pray, care and share. Today Pastor Mark teaches, we need to care enough to share. In the world we live in it's easy to get in the selfish, you do you mentality. Christians need to develop compassion like Jesus, to really see the need of all people. It shouldn't be ignored, it cant be a program and it can't be forced. It has to come from the heart. Many people are sending out an SOS, sometimes it's loud and clear, sometimes it's silent. Can you see through these hidden messages for help? Don't be fooled, every heart is empty without God. Instead of just minding your own business, pray, care and share. Today Pastor Mark teaches, we need to care enough to share. In the world we live in it's easy to get in the selfish, you do you mentality. Christians need to develop compassion like Jesus, to really see the need of all people. It shouldn't be ignored, it cant be a program and it can't be forced. It has to come from the heart. Many people are sending out an SOS, sometimes it's loud and clear, sometimes it's silent. Can you see through these hidden messages for help? Don't be fooled, every heart is empty without God. Instead of just minding your own business, pray, care and share. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000007644/LFL20151201.mp356588ed2c7d94.mp3 Tue, 01 Dec 2015 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer Repent, believe and follow Me. Every time Jesus spoke of repentance He made sure to tell them what to do next. It's important that when we're sharing the gospel, we follow the same model. Today we're made aware that so many people don't know what to do after the first step. People need direction and they’ll look anywhere to get some, so why not you? There are countless religions that'll give them the wrong information for sinful reasons, so we need to proclaim, it's not about a church, or a feeling. Its about The Way, The Truth and The Life and that my friends, is Jesus. Repent, believe and follow Me. Every time Jesus spoke of repentance He made sure to tell them what to do next. It's important that when we're sharing the gospel, we follow the same model. Today we're made aware that so many people don't know what to do after the first step. People need direction and they’ll look anywhere to get some, so why not you? There are countless religions that'll give them the wrong information for sinful reasons, so we need to proclaim, it's not about a church, or a feeling. Its about The Way, The Truth and The Life and that my friends, is Jesus. Repent, believe and follow Me. Every time Jesus spoke of repentance He made sure to tell them what to do next. It's important that when we're sharing the gospel, we follow the same model. Today we're made aware that so many people don't know what to do after the first step. People need direction and they’ll look anywhere to get some, so why not you? There are countless religions that'll give them the wrong information for sinful reasons, so we need to proclaim, it's not about a church, or a feeling. Its about The Way, The Truth and The Life and that my friends, is Jesus. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000007645/LFL20151130.mp356588f2a7b7e2.mp3 Mon, 30 Nov 2015 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer Today Pastor Mark starts out asking us a very important question. What's the most valuable thing you own. It might surprise some people to find out that it's nothing that has tangible or monetary value. Now, you could debate the validity of that statement but when it comes down it, when you to the end of your life, or the end of yourself, that argument would be in vain. The answer, is of course found in scripture. Listen in as Pastor skillfully examines and reveals, what God's Word claims should be the most valued thing you possess. Today Pastor Mark starts out asking us a very important question. What's the most valuable thing you own. It might surprise some people to find out that it's nothing that has tangible or monetary value. Now, you could debate the validity of that statement but when it comes down it, when you to the end of your life, or the end of yourself, that argument would be in vain. The answer, is of course found in scripture. Listen in as Pastor skillfully examines and reveals, what God's Word claims should be the most valued thing you possess. Today Pastor Mark starts out asking us a very important question. What's the most valuable thing you own. It might surprise some people to find out that it's nothing that has tangible or monetary value. Now, you could debate the validity of that statement but when it comes down it, when you to the end of your life, or the end of yourself, that argument would be in vain. The answer, is of course found in scripture. Listen in as Pastor skillfully examines and reveals, what God's Word claims should be the most valued thing you possess. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000007578/LFL20151127.mp3564e50e95cc2d.mp3 Fri, 27 Nov 2015 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer Today Pastor Mark reminds us that as Believers, even though sometimes we don't understand whats happening in our lives, we need to have faith and trust in God. He say's that often when we're depressed, it's because we're looking at ourselves for the solution, instead of God. God will help you through the difficult times, but you have to do what He asks and sometimes all that entails, is shifting your inward focus... back to Him. Self pity steals your joy. Listen in to learn how God's cure for this joy stealer is found in the Truth of His Word. Today Pastor Mark reminds us that as Believers, even though sometimes we don't understand whats happening in our lives, we need to have faith and trust in God. He say's that often when we're depressed, it's because we're looking at ourselves for the solution, instead of God. God will help you through the difficult times, but you have to do what He asks and sometimes all that entails, is shifting your inward focus... back to Him. Self pity steals your joy. Listen in to learn how God's cure for this joy stealer is found in the Truth of His Word. Today Pastor Mark reminds us that as Believers, even though sometimes we don't understand whats happening in our lives, we need to have faith and trust in God. He say's that often when we're depressed, it's because we're looking at ourselves for the solution, instead of God. God will help you through the difficult times, but you have to do what He asks and sometimes all that entails, is shifting your inward focus... back to Him. Self pity steals your joy. Listen in to learn how God's cure for this joy stealer is found in the Truth of His Word. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000007579/LFL20151126.mp3564e5128a915e.mp3 Thu, 26 Nov 2015 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer Today Pastor Mark shares a timely message, on self induced depression and the negative effects that come with it. He teaches that this kind of distress can set in when unrealistic expectations aren't met. He warns that If you're a Christian and you live by feelings instead of the truth of God's Word, you'll always be disappointed and wind up depressed. Now it doesn’t mean you can't have hope for the future. God's in control of everything and He wants to do all that we can ask or think, according to His will. If you suffer from this problem, there's a solution and it's found by examining your heart. Today Pastor Mark shares a timely message, on self induced depression and the negative effects that come with it. He teaches that this kind of distress can set in when unrealistic expectations aren't met. He warns that If you're a Christian and you live by feelings instead of the truth of God's Word, you'll always be disappointed and wind up depressed. Now it doesn’t mean you can't have hope for the future. God's in control of everything and He wants to do all that we can ask or think, according to His will. If you suffer from this problem, there's a solution and it's found by examining your heart. Today Pastor Mark shares a timely message, on self induced depression and the negative effects that come with it. He teaches that this kind of distress can set in when unrealistic expectations aren't met. He warns that If you're a Christian and you live by feelings instead of the truth of God's Word, you'll always be disappointed and wind up depressed. Now it doesn’t mean you can't have hope for the future. God's in control of everything and He wants to do all that we can ask or think, according to His will. If you suffer from this problem, there's a solution and it's found by examining your heart. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000007580/LFL20151125.mp3564e518d05208.mp3 Wed, 25 Nov 2015 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer If happiness depends on the circumstances of life, you can guarantee that you're not always going to be happy. Day to day living produces countless opportunities for things to go wrong. During these roller coaster events, it's good to remember Nehemiah eight, ten. The joy of the Lord is your strength. Joy is completely dependent on God and it's the result of a deep settled confidence that He's in control of every aspect of your life. Listen in as Pastor Mark gives us a good dose of biblical medicine as he reminds us... sin can hurt, God can help. If happiness depends on the circumstances of life, you can guarantee that you're not always going to be happy. Day to day living produces countless opportunities for things to go wrong. During these roller coaster events, it's good to remember Nehemiah eight, ten. The joy of the Lord is your strength. Joy is completely dependent on God and it's the result of a deep settled confidence that He's in control of every aspect of your life. Listen in as Pastor Mark gives us a good dose of biblical medicine as he reminds us... sin can hurt, God can help. If happiness depends on the circumstances of life, you can guarantee that you're not always going to be happy. Day to day living produces countless opportunities for things to go wrong. During these roller coaster events, it's good to remember Nehemiah eight, ten. The joy of the Lord is your strength. Joy is completely dependent on God and it's the result of a deep settled confidence that He's in control of every aspect of your life. Listen in as Pastor Mark gives us a good dose of biblical medicine as he reminds us... sin can hurt, God can help. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000007581/LFL20151124.mp3564e51d1cfed3.mp3 Tue, 24 Nov 2015 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer Pastor Mark reminds us that whether we like it or not, we need to become more joyful. Sadly enough some people end up in worse shape place with the wrong frame of mind, in search of the real deal. Today we learn there's a difference between being happy and being joyful. Happiness depends on your circumstances and joy depends on God. Joy is a deep, settled confidence that God's in control of every aspect of your life. God's talking about more than just a chuckle, He's talking about displaying the fruit of the Spirit which brings joy. Remember, real joy is your choice and it comes from abiding in the vine. Pastor Mark reminds us that whether we like it or not, we need to become more joyful. Sadly enough some people end up in worse shape place with the wrong frame of mind, in search of the real deal. Today we learn there's a difference between being happy and being joyful. Happiness depends on your circumstances and joy depends on God. Joy is a deep, settled confidence that God's in control of every aspect of your life. God's talking about more than just a chuckle, He's talking about displaying the fruit of the Spirit which brings joy. Remember, real joy is your choice and it comes from abiding in the vine. Pastor Mark reminds us that whether we like it or not, we need to become more joyful. Sadly enough some people end up in worse shape place with the wrong frame of mind, in search of the real deal. Today we learn there's a difference between being happy and being joyful. Happiness depends on your circumstances and joy depends on God. Joy is a deep, settled confidence that God's in control of every aspect of your life. God's talking about more than just a chuckle, He's talking about displaying the fruit of the Spirit which brings joy. Remember, real joy is your choice and it comes from abiding in the vine. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000007582/LFL20151123.mp3564e520e5eea5.mp3 Mon, 23 Nov 2015 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer Being accountable helps you be real, authentic, keep sharp and grow spiritually. Today Pastor Mark delivers an emotional message we all need to hear. He teaches that the Christian life isn't immune from stress. Financial, physical or emotional... we all have burdens. He says that some of you are hiding and hurting, you put your nice face on when your world is crumbling around you, or is a lie. Friend, you need to learn how to open up instead of hide, otherwise you'll never grow spiritually. We all have pressures and challenges, but we weren’t made to do it alone, we were made to do with God... and one another. Being accountable helps you be real, authentic, keep sharp and grow spiritually. Today Pastor Mark delivers an emotional message we all need to hear. He teaches that the Christian life isn't immune from stress. Financial, physical or emotional... we all have burdens. He says that some of you are hiding and hurting, you put your nice face on when your world is crumbling around you, or is a lie. Friend, you need to learn how to open up instead of hide, otherwise you'll never grow spiritually. We all have pressures and challenges, but we weren’t made to do it alone, we were made to do with God... and one another. Being accountable helps you be real, authentic, keep sharp and grow spiritually. Today Pastor Mark delivers an emotional message we all need to hear. He teaches that the Christian life isn't immune from stress. Financial, physical or emotional... we all have burdens. He says that some of you are hiding and hurting, you put your nice face on when your world is crumbling around you, or is a lie. Friend, you need to learn how to open up instead of hide, otherwise you'll never grow spiritually. We all have pressures and challenges, but we weren’t made to do it alone, we were made to do with God... and one another. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000007504/LFL20151120.mp35644b8c6488c4.mp3 Fri, 20 Nov 2015 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer Today Pastor Mark teaches that too many Christians have lost their childlike perspective of life. He say's scientific studies show kids laugh four hundred times a day, whereas adults... only fifteen, that's amazing! Jesus said that unless we become like a little child, we won't enter the kingdom of God. Based on what we've been taught, we might only consider becoming like them in regards to their childlike faith, but why not like them in this aspect as well? Listen in to find out how you can experience this unlimited, uninhibited joy right now. Today Pastor Mark teaches that too many Christians have lost their childlike perspective of life. He say's scientific studies show kids laugh four hundred times a day, whereas adults... only fifteen, that's amazing! Jesus said that unless we become like a little child, we won't enter the kingdom of God. Based on what we've been taught, we might only consider becoming like them in regards to their childlike faith, but why not like them in this aspect as well? Listen in to find out how you can experience this unlimited, uninhibited joy right now. Today Pastor Mark teaches that too many Christians have lost their childlike perspective of life. He say's scientific studies show kids laugh four hundred times a day, whereas adults... only fifteen, that's amazing! Jesus said that unless we become like a little child, we won't enter the kingdom of God. Based on what we've been taught, we might only consider becoming like them in regards to their childlike faith, but why not like them in this aspect as well? Listen in to find out how you can experience this unlimited, uninhibited joy right now. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000007505/LFL20151119.mp35644b9194f2cb.mp3 Thu, 19 Nov 2015 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer Today Pastor Mark says that often in our lives, we're looking for a quick fix, or a super pill to provide what's lacking. Physically some traditional medicine is necessary, but we can't ignore the fact that scripture say's, a cheerful, glad, joyful heart is a cure for many of the ailments of life. We learn that science backs this up with studies that prove that a good healthy chuckle decreases the stress hormone cortisol and increases the endorphins that promote healing. The bad goes down and the good goes up. So you see, laughter really is the best medicine. Today Pastor Mark says that often in our lives, we're looking for a quick fix, or a super pill to provide what's lacking. Physically some traditional medicine is necessary, but we can't ignore the fact that scripture say's, a cheerful, glad, joyful heart is a cure for many of the ailments of life. We learn that science backs this up with studies that prove that a good healthy chuckle decreases the stress hormone cortisol and increases the endorphins that promote healing. The bad goes down and the good goes up. So you see, laughter really is the best medicine. Today Pastor Mark says that often in our lives, we're looking for a quick fix, or a super pill to provide what's lacking. Physically some traditional medicine is necessary, but we can't ignore the fact that scripture say's, a cheerful, glad, joyful heart is a cure for many of the ailments of life. We learn that science backs this up with studies that prove that a good healthy chuckle decreases the stress hormone cortisol and increases the endorphins that promote healing. The bad goes down and the good goes up. So you see, laughter really is the best medicine. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000007506/LFL20151118.mp35644b9585b626.mp3 Wed, 18 Nov 2015 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer Today we learn that the cross is a great picture of what God wants in our life. Pastor Mark illustrates that it's vertical aspect exhibits your dependence and alliance with God, while the horizontal component represents your relationship to people. As a Christian you're designed to be personally connected with other believers, so they can balance, challenge, protect and encourage you. Spiritual growth doesn't happen alone. When you're in tune with God, you'll find it easier to be in harmony with other people. Today we learn that the cross is a great picture of what God wants in our life. Pastor Mark illustrates that it's vertical aspect exhibits your dependence and alliance with God, while the horizontal component represents your relationship to people. As a Christian you're designed to be personally connected with other believers, so they can balance, challenge, protect and encourage you. Spiritual growth doesn't happen alone. When you're in tune with God, you'll find it easier to be in harmony with other people. Today we learn that the cross is a great picture of what God wants in our life. Pastor Mark illustrates that it's vertical aspect exhibits your dependence and alliance with God, while the horizontal component represents your relationship to people. As a Christian you're designed to be personally connected with other believers, so they can balance, challenge, protect and encourage you. Spiritual growth doesn't happen alone. When you're in tune with God, you'll find it easier to be in harmony with other people. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000007507/LFL20151117.mp35644b9bfe6cea.mp3 Tue, 17 Nov 2015 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer If you don't really have a relationship with God and you're just doing you're own thing, even as a Christian, you're wasting your life. Today we're examining the difference between wise and foolish lifestyles. An independent approach is doing life your way, on your terms, with your perspective and its empty, lonely and frustrating. Scripture says that he who trusts in himself is a fool, but he who walks with God is kept safe. A foolish person is one who thinks and lives apart from God. Which lifestyle have you chosen? Do you rely on yourself, or God? If you don't really have a relationship with God and you're just doing you're own thing, even as a Christian, you're wasting your life. Today we're examining the difference between wise and foolish lifestyles. An independent approach is doing life your way, on your terms, with your perspective and its empty, lonely and frustrating. Scripture says that he who trusts in himself is a fool, but he who walks with God is kept safe. A foolish person is one who thinks and lives apart from God. Which lifestyle have you chosen? Do you rely on yourself, or God? If you don't really have a relationship with God and you're just doing you're own thing, even as a Christian, you're wasting your life. Today we're examining the difference between wise and foolish lifestyles. An independent approach is doing life your way, on your terms, with your perspective and its empty, lonely and frustrating. Scripture says that he who trusts in himself is a fool, but he who walks with God is kept safe. A foolish person is one who thinks and lives apart from God. Which lifestyle have you chosen? Do you rely on yourself, or God? http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000007508/LFL20151116.mp35644b9ffd2040.mp3 Mon, 16 Nov 2015 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer When you begin to be used by God, you should remember that it doesn't have anything to do with you at all. It's not your talent, wisdom or ability. The only thing required on your part is, obedience. Today Pastor Mark explains that ninety nine percent of people are called only, to leave themselves. That's right folks, you don't have to become a preacher, you just have to give up yourself. God wants to use you right where you're at and the likelihood of that happening, all depends on your excuses and your willingness to obey. Nothing but you can stop God, so step out and begin to God size your future today. When you begin to be used by God, you should remember that it doesn't have anything to do with you at all. It's not your talent, wisdom or ability. The only thing required on your part is, obedience. Today Pastor Mark explains that ninety nine percent of people are called only, to leave themselves. That's right folks, you don't have to become a preacher, you just have to give up yourself. God wants to use you right where you're at and the likelihood of that happening, all depends on your excuses and your willingness to obey. Nothing but you can stop God, so step out and begin to God size your future today. When you begin to be used by God, you should remember that it doesn't have anything to do with you at all. It's not your talent, wisdom or ability. The only thing required on your part is, obedience. Today Pastor Mark explains that ninety nine percent of people are called only, to leave themselves. That's right folks, you don't have to become a preacher, you just have to give up yourself. God wants to use you right where you're at and the likelihood of that happening, all depends on your excuses and your willingness to obey. Nothing but you can stop God, so step out and begin to God size your future today. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000007428/LFL20151113.mp3563a83f9e0f43.mp3 Fri, 13 Nov 2015 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer Today Pastor Mark teaches a great principle for every Christian to embrace. He says that if you see something in God's Word and it speaks to your heart, you should do it. We're learning that Human wisdom, and past failures can cause us to miss out on blessings from God. Peter is a great example of someone who, reluctant at first, chose to obey and experience the miraculous power of God. The bible is filled with people, men and women, who basically made excuses out of fear of the unknown. Don't set yourself up for a good excuse. Allow God to open your mind to something different, just, obey. Today Pastor Mark teaches a great principle for every Christian to embrace. He says that if you see something in God's Word and it speaks to your heart, you should do it. We're learning that Human wisdom, and past failures can cause us to miss out on blessings from God. Peter is a great example of someone who, reluctant at first, chose to obey and experience the miraculous power of God. The bible is filled with people, men and women, who basically made excuses out of fear of the unknown. Don't set yourself up for a good excuse. Allow God to open your mind to something different, just, obey. Today Pastor Mark teaches a great principle for every Christian to embrace. He says that if you see something in God's Word and it speaks to your heart, you should do it. We're learning that Human wisdom, and past failures can cause us to miss out on blessings from God. Peter is a great example of someone who, reluctant at first, chose to obey and experience the miraculous power of God. The bible is filled with people, men and women, who basically made excuses out of fear of the unknown. Don't set yourself up for a good excuse. Allow God to open your mind to something different, just, obey. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000007429/LFL20151112.mp3563a844154493.mp3 Thu, 12 Nov 2015 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer For Christians, the Bible is the only true way to learn how to do life right. It's the one instruction book that won't leave you scratching your head wondering how in the world A fits together with M, when there is no Z. Assembling a toddlers bike pales in comparison with managing a life, even though at times it can seem pretty close. Kidding aside...we've all experienced the struggle and uncertainty of life, so it's encouraging to know we can trust scripture to guide us turn by turn through each step. Listen in to learn how what you believe about God and His Word, can have a great impact in your life right now and the future. For Christians, the Bible is the only true way to learn how to do life right. It's the one instruction book that won't leave you scratching your head wondering how in the world A fits together with M, when there is no Z. Assembling a toddlers bike pales in comparison with managing a life, even though at times it can seem pretty close. Kidding aside...we've all experienced the struggle and uncertainty of life, so it's encouraging to know we can trust scripture to guide us turn by turn through each step. Listen in to learn how what you believe about God and His Word, can have a great impact in your life right now and the future. For Christians, the Bible is the only true way to learn how to do life right. It's the one instruction book that won't leave you scratching your head wondering how in the world A fits together with M, when there is no Z. Assembling a toddlers bike pales in comparison with managing a life, even though at times it can seem pretty close. Kidding aside...we've all experienced the struggle and uncertainty of life, so it's encouraging to know we can trust scripture to guide us turn by turn through each step. Listen in to learn how what you believe about God and His Word, can have a great impact in your life right now and the future. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000007430/LFL20151111.mp3563a8488d7d27.mp3 Wed, 11 Nov 2015 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer How many years do you have left on this earth? There's probably an app to determine that, but the truth is, no one really knows. The outlook of how much each of us have left is most likely great for some and grim for others depending on your mindset and of course your salvation. We've been learning how important it is to take advantage of the time we've been given. Simply put, if you're a Christian you need to get your priorities right and concentrate on the things that matter. If you're listening in and you're not a believer, then today is the day of Salvation! Tick tock people, tick tock. How many years do you have left on this earth? There's probably an app to determine that, but the truth is, no one really knows. The outlook of how much each of us have left is most likely great for some and grim for others depending on your mindset and of course your salvation. We've been learning how important it is to take advantage of the time we've been given. Simply put, if you're a Christian you need to get your priorities right and concentrate on the things that matter. If you're listening in and you're not a believer, then today is the day of Salvation! Tick tock people, tick tock. How many years do you have left on this earth? There's probably an app to determine that, but the truth is, no one really knows. The outlook of how much each of us have left is most likely great for some and grim for others depending on your mindset and of course your salvation. We've been learning how important it is to take advantage of the time we've been given. Simply put, if you're a Christian you need to get your priorities right and concentrate on the things that matter. If you're listening in and you're not a believer, then today is the day of Salvation! Tick tock people, tick tock. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000007431/LFL20151110.mp3563a84ca2cefd.mp3 Tue, 10 Nov 2015 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer Pastor Mark examines the portion of scripture where King Hezekiah was given a prognosis no one's ever ready to hear. He apparently had a terminal illness and didn't have long to live. Today's message doesn't go into all the details, but we do know he pleaded with God for divine intervention and was granted an extra fifteen years! Wow! There are many things can be learned from his life but what sticks out most is his determination, faith and dependence on God. Listen in to learn if Hezekiah took advantage of his bonus time wisely, or if he wasted it foolishly. Pastor Mark examines the portion of scripture where King Hezekiah was given a prognosis no one's ever ready to hear. He apparently had a terminal illness and didn't have long to live. Today's message doesn't go into all the details, but we do know he pleaded with God for divine intervention and was granted an extra fifteen years! Wow! There are many things can be learned from his life but what sticks out most is his determination, faith and dependence on God. Listen in to learn if Hezekiah took advantage of his bonus time wisely, or if he wasted it foolishly. Pastor Mark examines the portion of scripture where King Hezekiah was given a prognosis no one's ever ready to hear. He apparently had a terminal illness and didn't have long to live. Today's message doesn't go into all the details, but we do know he pleaded with God for divine intervention and was granted an extra fifteen years! Wow! There are many things can be learned from his life but what sticks out most is his determination, faith and dependence on God. Listen in to learn if Hezekiah took advantage of his bonus time wisely, or if he wasted it foolishly. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000007432/LFL20151109.mp3563a8506c64f1.mp3 Mon, 09 Nov 2015 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer Today Pastor Mark reminds us that wisdom is living life according to God's perspective, with His values, and in His timing. He emphasizes that the reference point is always God. Scripture says the fear of God is the beginning of wisdom. This type of fear should be defined as love, worship and respect towards Him, not fear and trembling of Him. This is the main reason why so many people are frustrated with religion. Listen in to learn how your walk with God should reflect the fact that you love Him so much... you obey because you want to, not because you have to. Today Pastor Mark reminds us that wisdom is living life according to God's perspective, with His values, and in His timing. He emphasizes that the reference point is always God. Scripture says the fear of God is the beginning of wisdom. This type of fear should be defined as love, worship and respect towards Him, not fear and trembling of Him. This is the main reason why so many people are frustrated with religion. Listen in to learn how your walk with God should reflect the fact that you love Him so much... you obey because you want to, not because you have to. Today Pastor Mark reminds us that wisdom is living life according to God's perspective, with His values, and in His timing. He emphasizes that the reference point is always God. Scripture says the fear of God is the beginning of wisdom. This type of fear should be defined as love, worship and respect towards Him, not fear and trembling of Him. This is the main reason why so many people are frustrated with religion. Listen in to learn how your walk with God should reflect the fact that you love Him so much... you obey because you want to, not because you have to. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000007334/LFL20151106.mp3563257d26d060.mp3 Fri, 06 Nov 2015 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer Today we learn that the deceitfulness of wealth, comes from believing that if you have more, you'll be satisfied. This mindset eventually chokes the life of God out of you and you become carnal. Pastor Mark say's the more we have of stuff, the more we think we can live independent from God and thats false. Lets allow God to be our master, lets trust Him to provide for all of our needs. When you use His resources to change your world you can have peace, trust and total security while you work hard, plan, save and focus on the things of God. Today we learn that the deceitfulness of wealth, comes from believing that if you have more, you'll be satisfied. This mindset eventually chokes the life of God out of you and you become carnal. Pastor Mark say's the more we have of stuff, the more we think we can live independent from God and thats false. Lets allow God to be our master, lets trust Him to provide for all of our needs. When you use His resources to change your world you can have peace, trust and total security while you work hard, plan, save and focus on the things of God. Today we learn that the deceitfulness of wealth, comes from believing that if you have more, you'll be satisfied. This mindset eventually chokes the life of God out of you and you become carnal. Pastor Mark say's the more we have of stuff, the more we think we can live independent from God and thats false. Lets allow God to be our master, lets trust Him to provide for all of our needs. When you use His resources to change your world you can have peace, trust and total security while you work hard, plan, save and focus on the things of God. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000007335/Processing....mp3 Thu, 05 Nov 2015 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer Today Pastor Mark helps us understand that an effective budget simply means getting a handle on how much goes out, by knowing how much comes in. You'd be shocked at how many people don't understand this concept. We learn that getting into debt comes from one thing... spending more than you make. We need to develop some self control otherwise our yearning capacity will always exceed our earning capacity. Scripture says, godliness with contentment is great gain. Listen in and learn how to be content, live in moderation and enjoy life. Today Pastor Mark helps us understand that an effective budget simply means getting a handle on how much goes out, by knowing how much comes in. You'd be shocked at how many people don't understand this concept. We learn that getting into debt comes from one thing... spending more than you make. We need to develop some self control otherwise our yearning capacity will always exceed our earning capacity. Scripture says, godliness with contentment is great gain. Listen in and learn how to be content, live in moderation and enjoy life. Today Pastor Mark helps us understand that an effective budget simply means getting a handle on how much goes out, by knowing how much comes in. You'd be shocked at how many people don't understand this concept. We learn that getting into debt comes from one thing... spending more than you make. We need to develop some self control otherwise our yearning capacity will always exceed our earning capacity. Scripture says, godliness with contentment is great gain. Listen in and learn how to be content, live in moderation and enjoy life. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000007336/LFL20151104.mp3563258606533d.mp3 Wed, 04 Nov 2015 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer Today we're taking a look at what God has to say concerning our finances. Pastor Mark teaches that consumer debt is at an all time high and is the result of being influenced by commercialism. We learn there are two types of debt, irresponsible and responsible. Irresponsible debt, hampers our freedom, drains our joy, dashes our hope and impedes our privilege of giving to God. Responsible debt is of course the opposite, freeing us up to join with God in His purpose for our life. Whether you're responsible or irresponsible, it's a direct reflection of your spiritual maturity. Today we're taking a look at what God has to say concerning our finances. Pastor Mark teaches that consumer debt is at an all time high and is the result of being influenced by commercialism. We learn there are two types of debt, irresponsible and responsible. Irresponsible debt, hampers our freedom, drains our joy, dashes our hope and impedes our privilege of giving to God. Responsible debt is of course the opposite, freeing us up to join with God in His purpose for our life. Whether you're responsible or irresponsible, it's a direct reflection of your spiritual maturity. Today we're taking a look at what God has to say concerning our finances. Pastor Mark teaches that consumer debt is at an all time high and is the result of being influenced by commercialism. We learn there are two types of debt, irresponsible and responsible. Irresponsible debt, hampers our freedom, drains our joy, dashes our hope and impedes our privilege of giving to God. Responsible debt is of course the opposite, freeing us up to join with God in His purpose for our life. Whether you're responsible or irresponsible, it's a direct reflection of your spiritual maturity. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000007338/LFL20151103.mp3563258e2d8232.mp3 Tue, 03 Nov 2015 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer Today Pastor Mark say's you should never feel manipulated, to give. Second Corinthians nine, seven says that every man should give what he's decided in his heart to give, not reluctantly or under compulsion, for God loves a cheerful giver. Scripture teaches that Biblical giving should be your first priority. It should be regular and systematic. It should be done freely and joyfully and it should be proportional to what you've been blessed with. Don't forget, the more generous you are with God, the more He'll entrust to you. Today Pastor Mark say's you should never feel manipulated, to give. Second Corinthians nine, seven says that every man should give what he's decided in his heart to give, not reluctantly or under compulsion, for God loves a cheerful giver. Scripture teaches that Biblical giving should be your first priority. It should be regular and systematic. It should be done freely and joyfully and it should be proportional to what you've been blessed with. Don't forget, the more generous you are with God, the more He'll entrust to you. Today Pastor Mark say's you should never feel manipulated, to give. Second Corinthians nine, seven says that every man should give what he's decided in his heart to give, not reluctantly or under compulsion, for God loves a cheerful giver. Scripture teaches that Biblical giving should be your first priority. It should be regular and systematic. It should be done freely and joyfully and it should be proportional to what you've been blessed with. Don't forget, the more generous you are with God, the more He'll entrust to you. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000007339/LFL20151102.mp35632592a3b48d.mp3 Mon, 02 Nov 2015 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer When setting priorities for your budget, in what order do you place giving? Is it at the top or the bottom? If you're like most people it's at the bottom, if it made it on the list at all. For some reason we overlook the fact that God's Word tells us to put it first. Today we learn we're all stumped with the paradox, give and you'll get more, keep and you'll lose. Scripture says give and it will be given to you. A good measure, pressed down, shaken together and running over, will be poured into your lap. For with the measure you use, it will be measured to you. Question. Do you use a shovel? Or a spoon? When setting priorities for your budget, in what order do you place giving? Is it at the top or the bottom? If you're like most people it's at the bottom, if it made it on the list at all. For some reason we overlook the fact that God's Word tells us to put it first. Today we learn we're all stumped with the paradox, give and you'll get more, keep and you'll lose. Scripture says give and it will be given to you. A good measure, pressed down, shaken together and running over, will be poured into your lap. For with the measure you use, it will be measured to you. Question. Do you use a shovel? Or a spoon? When setting priorities for your budget, in what order do you place giving? Is it at the top or the bottom? If you're like most people it's at the bottom, if it made it on the list at all. For some reason we overlook the fact that God's Word tells us to put it first. Today we learn we're all stumped with the paradox, give and you'll get more, keep and you'll lose. Scripture says give and it will be given to you. A good measure, pressed down, shaken together and running over, will be poured into your lap. For with the measure you use, it will be measured to you. Question. Do you use a shovel? Or a spoon? http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000007226/LFL20151030.mp35628f816bd9f6.mp3 Fri, 30 Oct 2015 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer Did you know that money's mentioned over two thousand times in the Bible? Wow! With those numbers, it's safe to say we should pay the attention bill. Today Pastor Mark teaches that Jesus spoke about money and how to use it, more than He did about heaven and hell combined. As we begin this study, it'll be important to start with a fresh perspective, as you realize God's given us Biblical principles for our finances. Scripture says, the earth is the Lords, and everything in it, the world, and all who live in it. Listen in to hear more on this verse and the keys to managing God's resources. Did you know that money's mentioned over two thousand times in the Bible? Wow! With those numbers, it's safe to say we should pay the attention bill. Today Pastor Mark teaches that Jesus spoke about money and how to use it, more than He did about heaven and hell combined. As we begin this study, it'll be important to start with a fresh perspective, as you realize God's given us Biblical principles for our finances. Scripture says, the earth is the Lords, and everything in it, the world, and all who live in it. Listen in to hear more on this verse and the keys to managing God's resources. Did you know that money's mentioned over two thousand times in the Bible? Wow! With those numbers, it's safe to say we should pay the attention bill. Today Pastor Mark teaches that Jesus spoke about money and how to use it, more than He did about heaven and hell combined. As we begin this study, it'll be important to start with a fresh perspective, as you realize God's given us Biblical principles for our finances. Scripture says, the earth is the Lords, and everything in it, the world, and all who live in it. Listen in to hear more on this verse and the keys to managing God's resources. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000007227/LFL20151029.mp35628f855b76c8.mp3 Thu, 29 Oct 2015 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer Today Pastor Mark teaches we need to be sensitive as we're living our lives for God. We're given the Holy Spirit to intercede on our behalf when we're at a loss and just don't know which way to go. Sometimes in desperation, we'll approach God with petitions that are selfish in nature. Pastor say's in these cases, If you're not getting the peace of God as part of the response, then the answer is no. You should have a settled feeling, based on God's Word and all the circumstances surrounding the request. Remember, you will not have the peace of God if you're fighting His will. Today Pastor Mark teaches we need to be sensitive as we're living our lives for God. We're given the Holy Spirit to intercede on our behalf when we're at a loss and just don't know which way to go. Sometimes in desperation, we'll approach God with petitions that are selfish in nature. Pastor say's in these cases, If you're not getting the peace of God as part of the response, then the answer is no. You should have a settled feeling, based on God's Word and all the circumstances surrounding the request. Remember, you will not have the peace of God if you're fighting His will. Today Pastor Mark teaches we need to be sensitive as we're living our lives for God. We're given the Holy Spirit to intercede on our behalf when we're at a loss and just don't know which way to go. Sometimes in desperation, we'll approach God with petitions that are selfish in nature. Pastor say's in these cases, If you're not getting the peace of God as part of the response, then the answer is no. You should have a settled feeling, based on God's Word and all the circumstances surrounding the request. Remember, you will not have the peace of God if you're fighting His will. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000007228/LFL20151028.mp35628f89bc677f.mp3 Wed, 28 Oct 2015 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer The primary way God directs us is through The Bible. The better we know His word the easier it is for us to determine His will for our lives. Jesus said the Father will send a helper to teach and remind us of the things of God. He was speaking to believers. In order to understand what Gods Word says, you must first be a Christian. You need to be in fellowship with God and desire to know the Truth, His Ways and His purposes. Psalms thirty seven, twenty four says. If the Lord delights in your way, He'll make your steps firm. If you stumble you won't fall, for the Lord will uphold you with His hand. The primary way God directs us is through The Bible. The better we know His word the easier it is for us to determine His will for our lives. Jesus said the Father will send a helper to teach and remind us of the things of God. He was speaking to believers. In order to understand what Gods Word says, you must first be a Christian. You need to be in fellowship with God and desire to know the Truth, His Ways and His purposes. Psalms thirty seven, twenty four says. If the Lord delights in your way, He'll make your steps firm. If you stumble you won't fall, for the Lord will uphold you with His hand. The primary way God directs us is through The Bible. The better we know His word the easier it is for us to determine His will for our lives. Jesus said the Father will send a helper to teach and remind us of the things of God. He was speaking to believers. In order to understand what Gods Word says, you must first be a Christian. You need to be in fellowship with God and desire to know the Truth, His Ways and His purposes. Psalms thirty seven, twenty four says. If the Lord delights in your way, He'll make your steps firm. If you stumble you won't fall, for the Lord will uphold you with His hand. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000007229/LFL20151027.mp35628f8e31ad34.mp3 Tue, 27 Oct 2015 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer Today Pastor Mark helps clear up some possible confusion over the existence of luck or lack there of, in the Christian life. We learn that God wants us to understand that He cares about every detail of our lives and has already orchestrated the outcome of our circumstance. Scripture says that God only has good planned for us, some of which we'll never realize this side of heaven. One things for sure, nothing takes Him by surprise and it's comforting to know that whatever we're experiencing, as luck would have it, has already passed through His hands. Today Pastor Mark helps clear up some possible confusion over the existence of luck or lack there of, in the Christian life. We learn that God wants us to understand that He cares about every detail of our lives and has already orchestrated the outcome of our circumstance. Scripture says that God only has good planned for us, some of which we'll never realize this side of heaven. One things for sure, nothing takes Him by surprise and it's comforting to know that whatever we're experiencing, as luck would have it, has already passed through His hands. Today Pastor Mark helps clear up some possible confusion over the existence of luck or lack there of, in the Christian life. We learn that God wants us to understand that He cares about every detail of our lives and has already orchestrated the outcome of our circumstance. Scripture says that God only has good planned for us, some of which we'll never realize this side of heaven. One things for sure, nothing takes Him by surprise and it's comforting to know that whatever we're experiencing, as luck would have it, has already passed through His hands. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000007230/LFL20151026.mp35628f923e4251.mp3 Mon, 26 Oct 2015 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer Hope is what keeps our marriages and love alive. Hope isn't wishful thinking, it's based on the truth of God's Word. Marriage is a lifetime of togetherness. Working, worshipping, playing, loving, raising children, solving problems and having fun...together. Today Pastor Mark uses his Biblical insight to help us learn how to let God bring laughter, peace and life back into our homes. God's plan always works. He designed our marriages to end loneliness, bring companionship and experience completeness. Hope is what keeps our marriages and love alive. Hope isn't wishful thinking, it's based on the truth of God's Word. Marriage is a lifetime of togetherness. Working, worshipping, playing, loving, raising children, solving problems and having fun...together. Today Pastor Mark uses his Biblical insight to help us learn how to let God bring laughter, peace and life back into our homes. God's plan always works. He designed our marriages to end loneliness, bring companionship and experience completeness. Hope is what keeps our marriages and love alive. Hope isn't wishful thinking, it's based on the truth of God's Word. Marriage is a lifetime of togetherness. Working, worshipping, playing, loving, raising children, solving problems and having fun...together. Today Pastor Mark uses his Biblical insight to help us learn how to let God bring laughter, peace and life back into our homes. God's plan always works. He designed our marriages to end loneliness, bring companionship and experience completeness. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000007078/LFL20151023.mp3561fd928b9fc0.mp3 Fri, 23 Oct 2015 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer Today we learn that submission is not only an action but an attitude. If we're ever going to see victory, experience success and be fulfilled, we must assume and accept our proper God given roles. Pastor Mark say's submission includes admitting we need God's help and direction. We need to seek His will and wisdom, to arrange and orchestrate His design for our lives. Now more than ever, it seems the foundation of society is being rocked at the core. Listen in to learn how we as Christians have the responsibility, to restore and preserve the fundamentals of our faith. Today we learn that submission is not only an action but an attitude. If we're ever going to see victory, experience success and be fulfilled, we must assume and accept our proper God given roles. Pastor Mark say's submission includes admitting we need God's help and direction. We need to seek His will and wisdom, to arrange and orchestrate His design for our lives. Now more than ever, it seems the foundation of society is being rocked at the core. Listen in to learn how we as Christians have the responsibility, to restore and preserve the fundamentals of our faith. Today we learn that submission is not only an action but an attitude. If we're ever going to see victory, experience success and be fulfilled, we must assume and accept our proper God given roles. Pastor Mark say's submission includes admitting we need God's help and direction. We need to seek His will and wisdom, to arrange and orchestrate His design for our lives. Now more than ever, it seems the foundation of society is being rocked at the core. Listen in to learn how we as Christians have the responsibility, to restore and preserve the fundamentals of our faith. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000007079/LFL20151022.mp3561fd97743650.mp3 Thu, 22 Oct 2015 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer Today Pastor Mark continues his in depth look at The Designers blueprint for one of the most intimate relationships you'll ever experience this side of Heaven. As we've been learning about what God originally intended for marriage, we need to understand that He wants it to be fulfilling, successful and lifelong. The home should be the absolute foundation of our society, not the hub of dysfunction and chaos. Listen in, because whether you're starting out, starting over, or just need a nudge, you'll benefit greatly from Pastors wisdom, biblical insight and experience on the matter. Today Pastor Mark continues his in depth look at The Designers blueprint for one of the most intimate relationships you'll ever experience this side of Heaven. As we've been learning about what God originally intended for marriage, we need to understand that He wants it to be fulfilling, successful and lifelong. The home should be the absolute foundation of our society, not the hub of dysfunction and chaos. Listen in, because whether you're starting out, starting over, or just need a nudge, you'll benefit greatly from Pastors wisdom, biblical insight and experience on the matter. Today Pastor Mark continues his in depth look at The Designers blueprint for one of the most intimate relationships you'll ever experience this side of Heaven. As we've been learning about what God originally intended for marriage, we need to understand that He wants it to be fulfilling, successful and lifelong. The home should be the absolute foundation of our society, not the hub of dysfunction and chaos. Listen in, because whether you're starting out, starting over, or just need a nudge, you'll benefit greatly from Pastors wisdom, biblical insight and experience on the matter. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000007080/LFL20151021.mp3561fd9f44c8fa.mp3 Wed, 21 Oct 2015 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer Those who don't know better, even some Christians, think the Bible has nothing good to say about sex. In reality and within God's design, it promotes it as one of the greatest blessings in life. It's boundaries and restrictions are what keep this facet of our lives distinguished from the rest of the world. Marriage and sexual intimacy are designed for romance to thrive and flourish. We need to learn how to celebrate, not manipulate what God intended, which is becoming one with our mate. Listen in to learn how to develop a beautiful, strong love story and live life right, together. Those who don't know better, even some Christians, think the Bible has nothing good to say about sex. In reality and within God's design, it promotes it as one of the greatest blessings in life. It's boundaries and restrictions are what keep this facet of our lives distinguished from the rest of the world. Marriage and sexual intimacy are designed for romance to thrive and flourish. We need to learn how to celebrate, not manipulate what God intended, which is becoming one with our mate. Listen in to learn how to develop a beautiful, strong love story and live life right, together. Those who don't know better, even some Christians, think the Bible has nothing good to say about sex. In reality and within God's design, it promotes it as one of the greatest blessings in life. It's boundaries and restrictions are what keep this facet of our lives distinguished from the rest of the world. Marriage and sexual intimacy are designed for romance to thrive and flourish. We need to learn how to celebrate, not manipulate what God intended, which is becoming one with our mate. Listen in to learn how to develop a beautiful, strong love story and live life right, together. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000007081/LFL20151020.mp3561fda48d0642.mp3 Mon, 19 Oct 2015 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer Today Pastor Mark teaches that all humans are designed with a spiritual and moral nature. Aside from this, each Christian has access to the power of The Holy Spirit living inside them, to exercise self control. This really puts a damper on the excuse that the devil made you do it, or the tendency to put the blame on someone else, or situation. It's satan's goal to get you to slip into his trap, but it's your decision to become ensnared. Scripture say's God provides an escape for every temptation known to man. That means there's nothing new, that He hasn't thought of that can make you do the wrong thing. Today Pastor Mark teaches that all humans are designed with a spiritual and moral nature. Aside from this, each Christian has access to the power of The Holy Spirit living inside them, to exercise self control. This really puts a damper on the excuse that the devil made you do it, or the tendency to put the blame on someone else, or situation. It's satan's goal to get you to slip into his trap, but it's your decision to become ensnared. Scripture say's God provides an escape for every temptation known to man. That means there's nothing new, that He hasn't thought of that can make you do the wrong thing. Today Pastor Mark teaches that all humans are designed with a spiritual and moral nature. Aside from this, each Christian has access to the power of The Holy Spirit living inside them, to exercise self control. This really puts a damper on the excuse that the devil made you do it, or the tendency to put the blame on someone else, or situation. It's satan's goal to get you to slip into his trap, but it's your decision to become ensnared. Scripture say's God provides an escape for every temptation known to man. That means there's nothing new, that He hasn't thought of that can make you do the wrong thing. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000007082/LFL20151019.mp3561fda9822bbe.mp3 Mon, 19 Oct 2015 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer Today Pastor Mark teaches that It's important we're aware of God's plan for s.e.x, because it was His idea in the first place. Over time it's been given four letter word status, because satan's done an effective job of tarnishing it's original intent. In God's design, sexual intimacy is sacred and special, but reserved only for the marriage relationship. Our Creator has drawn fences of protection into His blueprint that keep us safe, helping us thrive and flourish. Listen in to learn how to make sure you stay within the boundaries of protection and what to expect when you don't. Today Pastor Mark teaches that It's important we're aware of God's plan for s.e.x, because it was His idea in the first place. Over time it's been given four letter word status, because satan's done an effective job of tarnishing it's original intent. In God's design, sexual intimacy is sacred and special, but reserved only for the marriage relationship. Our Creator has drawn fences of protection into His blueprint that keep us safe, helping us thrive and flourish. Listen in to learn how to make sure you stay within the boundaries of protection and what to expect when you don't. Today Pastor Mark teaches that It's important we're aware of God's plan for s.e.x, because it was His idea in the first place. Over time it's been given four letter word status, because satan's done an effective job of tarnishing it's original intent. In God's design, sexual intimacy is sacred and special, but reserved only for the marriage relationship. Our Creator has drawn fences of protection into His blueprint that keep us safe, helping us thrive and flourish. Listen in to learn how to make sure you stay within the boundaries of protection and what to expect when you don't. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000007020/LFL20151016.mp3561654d512b27.mp3 Fri, 16 Oct 2015 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer You can't have his plan and her plan and expect your marriage to work. You need God's plan and that only comes with a soft heart and staying in The Word of God. Today Pastor Mark says that most couples have the sinful tendency to make sure their own needs are met at t she expense of their spouse and eventually the marriage. You have the opportunity to bond and grow together when you're both on the same page of God's blueprint, and as with any well built structure, following the Designers plan ensures a strong foundation, that can stand the test of time. You can't have his plan and her plan and expect your marriage to work. You need God's plan and that only comes with a soft heart and staying in The Word of God. Today Pastor Mark says that most couples have the sinful tendency to make sure their own needs are met at t she expense of their spouse and eventually the marriage. You have the opportunity to bond and grow together when you're both on the same page of God's blueprint, and as with any well built structure, following the Designers plan ensures a strong foundation, that can stand the test of time. You can't have his plan and her plan and expect your marriage to work. You need God's plan and that only comes with a soft heart and staying in The Word of God. Today Pastor Mark says that most couples have the sinful tendency to make sure their own needs are met at t she expense of their spouse and eventually the marriage. You have the opportunity to bond and grow together when you're both on the same page of God's blueprint, and as with any well built structure, following the Designers plan ensures a strong foundation, that can stand the test of time. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000007021/LFL20151015.mp3561655214ec95.mp3 Thu, 15 Oct 2015 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer You don't need to conduct a study to prove that the decline of the family unit through divorce, co-habitation and homosexual lifestyle, has taken a negative toll on the culture. Thread by thread satan has unravelled the fabric of society, and has at last conquered the final frontier...marriage. It's time we allow God back into our homes, so He can mend and strengthen the framework of our families foundations. Listen in to hear Pastor Mark's keen insight, as he exposes potential threats and shares positive steps that teach and model, the biblical way to live life right. You don't need to conduct a study to prove that the decline of the family unit through divorce, co-habitation and homosexual lifestyle, has taken a negative toll on the culture. Thread by thread satan has unravelled the fabric of society, and has at last conquered the final frontier...marriage. It's time we allow God back into our homes, so He can mend and strengthen the framework of our families foundations. Listen in to hear Pastor Mark's keen insight, as he exposes potential threats and shares positive steps that teach and model, the biblical way to live life right. You don't need to conduct a study to prove that the decline of the family unit through divorce, co-habitation and homosexual lifestyle, has taken a negative toll on the culture. Thread by thread satan has unravelled the fabric of society, and has at last conquered the final frontier...marriage. It's time we allow God back into our homes, so He can mend and strengthen the framework of our families foundations. Listen in to hear Pastor Mark's keen insight, as he exposes potential threats and shares positive steps that teach and model, the biblical way to live life right. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000007022/LFL20151014.mp35616556570db8.mp3 Wed, 14 Oct 2015 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer Today we're going to be taking a good hard look at marriage from a biblical viewpoint. Pastor Mark teaches that most people have entered into one of the most intimate, exciting relationships that God ever developed, with really no instruction or planning whatsoever and they're clueless, because they're trying to do it alone. This isn't what God had in mind when He designed it. Listen in to hear some great examples of what we should be doing and lessons for what we shouldn't, as we learn about real men and women who've triumphed and failed, in this important facet of life. Today we're going to be taking a good hard look at marriage from a biblical viewpoint. Pastor Mark teaches that most people have entered into one of the most intimate, exciting relationships that God ever developed, with really no instruction or planning whatsoever and they're clueless, because they're trying to do it alone. This isn't what God had in mind when He designed it. Listen in to hear some great examples of what we should be doing and lessons for what we shouldn't, as we learn about real men and women who've triumphed and failed, in this important facet of life. Today we're going to be taking a good hard look at marriage from a biblical viewpoint. Pastor Mark teaches that most people have entered into one of the most intimate, exciting relationships that God ever developed, with really no instruction or planning whatsoever and they're clueless, because they're trying to do it alone. This isn't what God had in mind when He designed it. Listen in to hear some great examples of what we should be doing and lessons for what we shouldn't, as we learn about real men and women who've triumphed and failed, in this important facet of life. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000007023/LFL20151013.mp3561655a2b133c.mp3 Tue, 13 Oct 2015 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer Today Pastor Mark wraps up his investigation of the portion of scripture that defines specific sins, God hates. It's a hard pill to swallow knowing that there's things we're capable of doing, that've had made it on the list. The important thing we'll learn, is that for each one we're guilty of, we're given the opportunity to redeem our behavior through confession and repentance. Acknowledging and agreeing with God for what you've done, then making amends to those you've hurt, is crucial for salvation, spiritual growth and the ability to do life right, with a clear conscience and on God's terms. Today Pastor Mark wraps up his investigation of the portion of scripture that defines specific sins, God hates. It's a hard pill to swallow knowing that there's things we're capable of doing, that've had made it on the list. The important thing we'll learn, is that for each one we're guilty of, we're given the opportunity to redeem our behavior through confession and repentance. Acknowledging and agreeing with God for what you've done, then making amends to those you've hurt, is crucial for salvation, spiritual growth and the ability to do life right, with a clear conscience and on God's terms. Today Pastor Mark wraps up his investigation of the portion of scripture that defines specific sins, God hates. It's a hard pill to swallow knowing that there's things we're capable of doing, that've had made it on the list. The important thing we'll learn, is that for each one we're guilty of, we're given the opportunity to redeem our behavior through confession and repentance. Acknowledging and agreeing with God for what you've done, then making amends to those you've hurt, is crucial for salvation, spiritual growth and the ability to do life right, with a clear conscience and on God's terms. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000007024/LFL20151012.mp3561655fb304a0.mp3 Mon, 12 Oct 2015 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer Telling the Truth from God's Word isn't unkind, instead, it's a great example of God's love. We need to know the Truth because satan continually lies to us. He wants us to believe that sin will satisfy...it doesn't. Scripture says, there's pleasure in sin, but only for a little while. Whatever amount of time it takes, you can guarantee when the reality of your choice hits and the consequences start rolling in, it's anything but fun. Satan will stop at nothing and use anything, to get you to fall into his trap. Don't become a slave to sin, it's oppressive, destructive and wrong. Telling the Truth from God's Word isn't unkind, instead, it's a great example of God's love. We need to know the Truth because satan continually lies to us. He wants us to believe that sin will satisfy...it doesn't. Scripture says, there's pleasure in sin, but only for a little while. Whatever amount of time it takes, you can guarantee when the reality of your choice hits and the consequences start rolling in, it's anything but fun. Satan will stop at nothing and use anything, to get you to fall into his trap. Don't become a slave to sin, it's oppressive, destructive and wrong. Telling the Truth from God's Word isn't unkind, instead, it's a great example of God's love. We need to know the Truth because satan continually lies to us. He wants us to believe that sin will satisfy...it doesn't. Scripture says, there's pleasure in sin, but only for a little while. Whatever amount of time it takes, you can guarantee when the reality of your choice hits and the consequences start rolling in, it's anything but fun. Satan will stop at nothing and use anything, to get you to fall into his trap. Don't become a slave to sin, it's oppressive, destructive and wrong. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000006957/LFL20151009.mp3560c479d7c71d.mp3 Fri, 09 Oct 2015 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer As we continue to contrast the difference between what God loves and hates most, we'll take another hard look at you know who. No, not the guy next door, or the bad driver on the freeway, not even your dysfunctional relative, goodness knows we all have many of those. This my friend is directed right. at. you. If you're surprised, don't be. Change begins with you and it begins in your heart. If you're ever going to get past what trips you up most, you'll have to admit you have a problem. Listen in as Pastor Mark helps us recognize and finally conquer these hurdles in our lives, as only he can. As we continue to contrast the difference between what God loves and hates most, we'll take another hard look at you know who. No, not the guy next door, or the bad driver on the freeway, not even your dysfunctional relative, goodness knows we all have many of those. This my friend is directed right. at. you. If you're surprised, don't be. Change begins with you and it begins in your heart. If you're ever going to get past what trips you up most, you'll have to admit you have a problem. Listen in as Pastor Mark helps us recognize and finally conquer these hurdles in our lives, as only he can. As we continue to contrast the difference between what God loves and hates most, we'll take another hard look at you know who. No, not the guy next door, or the bad driver on the freeway, not even your dysfunctional relative, goodness knows we all have many of those. This my friend is directed right. at. you. If you're surprised, don't be. Change begins with you and it begins in your heart. If you're ever going to get past what trips you up most, you'll have to admit you have a problem. Listen in as Pastor Mark helps us recognize and finally conquer these hurdles in our lives, as only he can. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000006958/LFL20151008.mp3560c47f8eb663.mp3 Thu, 08 Oct 2015 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer Today we'll learn that those controlled by their old sinful nature can't please God. You'll never do enough good things to satisfy Him, ever. To fulfill this requirement, you must accept Jesus as your Savior. Pastor Mark teaches, the greatest sin you can commit Is to reject Christ and the help that He offers. Now's a good time to really examine the course of your life. If you're a Christian, does the way you live reflect that? If not, you might not belong to Him at all. Whether you think you're a Believer or you're not, don't get to the end of your life wishing you'd responded to the relentless pursuit of your Loving, Heavenly Father. Today we'll learn that those controlled by their old sinful nature can't please God. You'll never do enough good things to satisfy Him, ever. To fulfill this requirement, you must accept Jesus as your Savior. Pastor Mark teaches, the greatest sin you can commit Is to reject Christ and the help that He offers. Now's a good time to really examine the course of your life. If you're a Christian, does the way you live reflect that? If not, you might not belong to Him at all. Whether you think you're a Believer or you're not, don't get to the end of your life wishing you'd responded to the relentless pursuit of your Loving, Heavenly Father. Today we'll learn that those controlled by their old sinful nature can't please God. You'll never do enough good things to satisfy Him, ever. To fulfill this requirement, you must accept Jesus as your Savior. Pastor Mark teaches, the greatest sin you can commit Is to reject Christ and the help that He offers. Now's a good time to really examine the course of your life. If you're a Christian, does the way you live reflect that? If not, you might not belong to Him at all. Whether you think you're a Believer or you're not, don't get to the end of your life wishing you'd responded to the relentless pursuit of your Loving, Heavenly Father. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000006959/LFL20151007.mp3560c4857edfde.mp3 Wed, 07 Oct 2015 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer It's when we finally admit we don't have all the answers, that we begin to move in the right direction towards God. We'll never be able to do life right until we come to this realization, and adjust the distorted view we have of ourselves, in relation to God and others. Scripture tells us we should have an attitude like Jesus. He humbled Himself, without regard to His position and willingly went in our place, to the cross. Christ like humility admits our need for God's help, guidance, love and acceptance. It's having the right view of self, because we have the right view of God. It's when we finally admit we don't have all the answers, that we begin to move in the right direction towards God. We'll never be able to do life right until we come to this realization, and adjust the distorted view we have of ourselves, in relation to God and others. Scripture tells us we should have an attitude like Jesus. He humbled Himself, without regard to His position and willingly went in our place, to the cross. Christ like humility admits our need for God's help, guidance, love and acceptance. It's having the right view of self, because we have the right view of God. It's when we finally admit we don't have all the answers, that we begin to move in the right direction towards God. We'll never be able to do life right until we come to this realization, and adjust the distorted view we have of ourselves, in relation to God and others. Scripture tells us we should have an attitude like Jesus. He humbled Himself, without regard to His position and willingly went in our place, to the cross. Christ like humility admits our need for God's help, guidance, love and acceptance. It's having the right view of self, because we have the right view of God. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000006960/LFL20151006.mp3560c48a2ab1ce.mp3 Tue, 06 Oct 2015 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer But the day of the Lord will come like a thief. The heavens will disappear with a roar, the elements will be destroyed by fire and the earth and everything in it will be laid bare. Since everything will be destroyed in this way, what kind of people out you to be? You ought to live holy and godly lives as you look forward to the day of God and speed it's coming. This is a portion of our opening text for todays message, although it speaks for itself, Pastor Mark's about to color in what seems to be a grey area for many Christians and why they struggle trying to do life right. But the day of the Lord will come like a thief. The heavens will disappear with a roar, the elements will be destroyed by fire and the earth and everything in it will be laid bare. Since everything will be destroyed in this way, what kind of people out you to be? You ought to live holy and godly lives as you look forward to the day of God and speed it's coming. This is a portion of our opening text for todays message, although it speaks for itself, Pastor Mark's about to color in what seems to be a grey area for many Christians and why they struggle trying to do life right. But the day of the Lord will come like a thief. The heavens will disappear with a roar, the elements will be destroyed by fire and the earth and everything in it will be laid bare. Since everything will be destroyed in this way, what kind of people out you to be? You ought to live holy and godly lives as you look forward to the day of God and speed it's coming. This is a portion of our opening text for todays message, although it speaks for itself, Pastor Mark's about to color in what seems to be a grey area for many Christians and why they struggle trying to do life right. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000006961/Processing....mp3 Mon, 05 Oct 2015 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer Have you been running too long on E in hopes you've got enough in the tank to make it through one more day? It's this kind of hectic living that satan likes most. Now's the time he can really push you over the limit, causing you to finally run out of gas and ruin your testimony...again. Let's be real, when we grasp the reality of the hope Christ offers, we'll have an unlimited supply of fuel and be able to consistently do life right. Stop causing this unnecessary wear and tear on your engine. Apply for God's spiritual gas card today. There's guaranteed approval, no fees and a rewards plan that never expires. Have you been running too long on E in hopes you've got enough in the tank to make it through one more day? It's this kind of hectic living that satan likes most. Now's the time he can really push you over the limit, causing you to finally run out of gas and ruin your testimony...again. Let's be real, when we grasp the reality of the hope Christ offers, we'll have an unlimited supply of fuel and be able to consistently do life right. Stop causing this unnecessary wear and tear on your engine. Apply for God's spiritual gas card today. There's guaranteed approval, no fees and a rewards plan that never expires. Have you been running too long on E in hopes you've got enough in the tank to make it through one more day? It's this kind of hectic living that satan likes most. Now's the time he can really push you over the limit, causing you to finally run out of gas and ruin your testimony...again. Let's be real, when we grasp the reality of the hope Christ offers, we'll have an unlimited supply of fuel and be able to consistently do life right. Stop causing this unnecessary wear and tear on your engine. Apply for God's spiritual gas card today. There's guaranteed approval, no fees and a rewards plan that never expires. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000006823/LFL20151002.mp35603dc9b1366e.mp3 Fri, 02 Oct 2015 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer As Christians we have a living hope because of the saving grace of God. We're here for a reason. The joy and peace we can have in our heart and the purpose and meaning that could define our life, is because we have a personal relationship with The Creator of the Universe. For those that are born again, there's joy because of the kind of hope we posses. We have Biblical hope which drives us, giving us energy to work hard and make life useful. Our hope is based on the resurrection of Jesus Christ and is secure and blessed. Scripture tells us, there's surely a future hope for you and your hope will not be cut off. As Christians we have a living hope because of the saving grace of God. We're here for a reason. The joy and peace we can have in our heart and the purpose and meaning that could define our life, is because we have a personal relationship with The Creator of the Universe. For those that are born again, there's joy because of the kind of hope we posses. We have Biblical hope which drives us, giving us energy to work hard and make life useful. Our hope is based on the resurrection of Jesus Christ and is secure and blessed. Scripture tells us, there's surely a future hope for you and your hope will not be cut off. As Christians we have a living hope because of the saving grace of God. We're here for a reason. The joy and peace we can have in our heart and the purpose and meaning that could define our life, is because we have a personal relationship with The Creator of the Universe. For those that are born again, there's joy because of the kind of hope we posses. We have Biblical hope which drives us, giving us energy to work hard and make life useful. Our hope is based on the resurrection of Jesus Christ and is secure and blessed. Scripture tells us, there's surely a future hope for you and your hope will not be cut off. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000006824/LFL20151001.mp35603dce472512.mp3 Thu, 01 Oct 2015 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer Today we're taking a look at the difference between biblical hope and human hope. Humanly speaking it's an uncertain wish for something good to happen in the future. Human hope lacks certainty and biblical hope is founded on confidence. Both are positive in nature but only one comes with a guarantee. Biblical hope not only wants something good for the future, it expects it to happen because it's based on God and His Word. Today we're taking a look at the difference between biblical hope and human hope. Humanly speaking it's an uncertain wish for something good to happen in the future. Human hope lacks certainty and biblical hope is founded on confidence. Both are positive in nature but only one comes with a guarantee. Biblical hope not only wants something good for the future, it expects it to happen because it's based on God and His Word. Today we're taking a look at the difference between biblical hope and human hope. Humanly speaking it's an uncertain wish for something good to happen in the future. Human hope lacks certainty and biblical hope is founded on confidence. Both are positive in nature but only one comes with a guarantee. Biblical hope not only wants something good for the future, it expects it to happen because it's based on God and His Word. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000006825/LFL20150930.mp35603dd28d3ad6.mp3 Wed, 30 Sep 2015 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer Don't get discouraged when the world laughs at you for claiming that whatever problem they're facing...God can fix it. They may have even come to you in response to the miraculous change they've seen in you as a result of your diligence, focus and faith in God. It's when we ignore the repercussions of going against the grain of a culture bent on tradition and dead religion, that we start to break the cycle of insanity, one destructive habit at a time. Listen in to hear how a dad who had a lot to lose socially, laid it all on the line spiritually, which impacted the world eternally. Don't get discouraged when the world laughs at you for claiming that whatever problem they're facing...God can fix it. They may have even come to you in response to the miraculous change they've seen in you as a result of your diligence, focus and faith in God. It's when we ignore the repercussions of going against the grain of a culture bent on tradition and dead religion, that we start to break the cycle of insanity, one destructive habit at a time. Listen in to hear how a dad who had a lot to lose socially, laid it all on the line spiritually, which impacted the world eternally. Don't get discouraged when the world laughs at you for claiming that whatever problem they're facing...God can fix it. They may have even come to you in response to the miraculous change they've seen in you as a result of your diligence, focus and faith in God. It's when we ignore the repercussions of going against the grain of a culture bent on tradition and dead religion, that we start to break the cycle of insanity, one destructive habit at a time. Listen in to hear how a dad who had a lot to lose socially, laid it all on the line spiritually, which impacted the world eternally. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000006826/LFL20150929.mp35603dd7534b1d.mp3 Tue, 29 Sep 2015 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer Real change, really changes you. If there's going to be change and it's going to be real, there's going to have to be discipline involved. Godly discipline requires the right focus, commitment, time and work. The sin in your life that needs to be eradicated is the result of hours of dedication spent perfecting it. Don't misunderstand, God can miraculously turn someone around, but then it's up to them to develop godly habits that'll encourage growth and foster success for their changed life. Listen in to learn how to successfully establish the right habits for real change. Real change, really changes you. If there's going to be change and it's going to be real, there's going to have to be discipline involved. Godly discipline requires the right focus, commitment, time and work. The sin in your life that needs to be eradicated is the result of hours of dedication spent perfecting it. Don't misunderstand, God can miraculously turn someone around, but then it's up to them to develop godly habits that'll encourage growth and foster success for their changed life. Listen in to learn how to successfully establish the right habits for real change. Real change, really changes you. If there's going to be change and it's going to be real, there's going to have to be discipline involved. Godly discipline requires the right focus, commitment, time and work. The sin in your life that needs to be eradicated is the result of hours of dedication spent perfecting it. Don't misunderstand, God can miraculously turn someone around, but then it's up to them to develop godly habits that'll encourage growth and foster success for their changed life. Listen in to learn how to successfully establish the right habits for real change. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000006827/Processing....mp3 Mon, 28 Sep 2015 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer Today Pastor Mark teaches that if you're wise enough to change, not only will it be good in your life, but it will eventually encourage those around you to change as well. On the other hand, if you refuse to change you'll discourage other people from changing. Scripture warns against this, but also provides a promise for those who make the right choice and take it to heart. Everyday God will give us opportunities to change, grow, serve Him and be productive. His Word is filled with indispensable lessons on living and whoever heeds His instruction will prosper and be blessed by Him. Today Pastor Mark teaches that if you're wise enough to change, not only will it be good in your life, but it will eventually encourage those around you to change as well. On the other hand, if you refuse to change you'll discourage other people from changing. Scripture warns against this, but also provides a promise for those who make the right choice and take it to heart. Everyday God will give us opportunities to change, grow, serve Him and be productive. His Word is filled with indispensable lessons on living and whoever heeds His instruction will prosper and be blessed by Him. Today Pastor Mark teaches that if you're wise enough to change, not only will it be good in your life, but it will eventually encourage those around you to change as well. On the other hand, if you refuse to change you'll discourage other people from changing. Scripture warns against this, but also provides a promise for those who make the right choice and take it to heart. Everyday God will give us opportunities to change, grow, serve Him and be productive. His Word is filled with indispensable lessons on living and whoever heeds His instruction will prosper and be blessed by Him. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000006716/LFL20150925.mp355fafc4dcdfa4.mp3 Fri, 25 Sep 2015 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer The more you get to know God and the more history we have with Him the easier it is to trust Him with every area of your life. Everyone, no matter their religious status would probably agree the world is a scary place, full of uncertainty and steadily spiraling down. But not everyone can claim they have hope for what lies beyond the unknown. As believers it's imperative we lay hold of God's Truth, believe it...trust it, so that we can share the peace and confidence we have in Him. Scripture says there's a future hope for you and your hope will not be cut off. Share the Good News today! The more you get to know God and the more history we have with Him the easier it is to trust Him with every area of your life. Everyone, no matter their religious status would probably agree the world is a scary place, full of uncertainty and steadily spiraling down. But not everyone can claim they have hope for what lies beyond the unknown. As believers it's imperative we lay hold of God's Truth, believe it...trust it, so that we can share the peace and confidence we have in Him. Scripture says there's a future hope for you and your hope will not be cut off. Share the Good News today! The more you get to know God and the more history we have with Him the easier it is to trust Him with every area of your life. Everyone, no matter their religious status would probably agree the world is a scary place, full of uncertainty and steadily spiraling down. But not everyone can claim they have hope for what lies beyond the unknown. As believers it's imperative we lay hold of God's Truth, believe it...trust it, so that we can share the peace and confidence we have in Him. Scripture says there's a future hope for you and your hope will not be cut off. Share the Good News today! http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000006717/LFL20150924.mp355fafc931c5df.mp3 Thu, 24 Sep 2015 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer You've just scored the trip of a lifetime to an exotic destination, due to the generosity of a Friend, who's lived there forever and wants you to enjoy it along with Him. You're so pumped you start absorbing everything you can. You learn the language, the culture, what you can eat, and what to stay away from. You've become a travel book expert. The dream quickly becomes a nightmare because, you never connected with your friend, you lost your luggage and nothing's going as planned. This scenario isn't too far off of what happens if you don't stay in touch with the one that'll help you do life right. You've just scored the trip of a lifetime to an exotic destination, due to the generosity of a Friend, who's lived there forever and wants you to enjoy it along with Him. You're so pumped you start absorbing everything you can. You learn the language, the culture, what you can eat, and what to stay away from. You've become a travel book expert. The dream quickly becomes a nightmare because, you never connected with your friend, you lost your luggage and nothing's going as planned. This scenario isn't too far off of what happens if you don't stay in touch with the one that'll help you do life right. You've just scored the trip of a lifetime to an exotic destination, due to the generosity of a Friend, who's lived there forever and wants you to enjoy it along with Him. You're so pumped you start absorbing everything you can. You learn the language, the culture, what you can eat, and what to stay away from. You've become a travel book expert. The dream quickly becomes a nightmare because, you never connected with your friend, you lost your luggage and nothing's going as planned. This scenario isn't too far off of what happens if you don't stay in touch with the one that'll help you do life right. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000006719/LFL20150923.mp355fafd0362d75.mp3 Wed, 23 Sep 2015 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer In times of trouble people will look to anyone for an answer, even if it's the wrong answer. We'll be listening to a message recorded just four days after the terrible tragedy of nine one one. As with any devastation its hard to imagine things getting worse, but yet life, done the wrong way, keeps happening over and over and over again. As a Christian how you respond in crisis, determines what you really believe about God. The more we get to really know Him helps us confidently manage our own personal trials and allows us to appropriately help others through their's. In times of trouble people will look to anyone for an answer, even if it's the wrong answer. We'll be listening to a message recorded just four days after the terrible tragedy of nine one one. As with any devastation its hard to imagine things getting worse, but yet life, done the wrong way, keeps happening over and over and over again. As a Christian how you respond in crisis, determines what you really believe about God. The more we get to really know Him helps us confidently manage our own personal trials and allows us to appropriately help others through their's. In times of trouble people will look to anyone for an answer, even if it's the wrong answer. We'll be listening to a message recorded just four days after the terrible tragedy of nine one one. As with any devastation its hard to imagine things getting worse, but yet life, done the wrong way, keeps happening over and over and over again. As a Christian how you respond in crisis, determines what you really believe about God. The more we get to really know Him helps us confidently manage our own personal trials and allows us to appropriately help others through their's. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000006720/LFL20150922.mp355fafd49df543.mp3 Tue, 22 Sep 2015 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer Right off the get go let's review a few things we've been learning. In preparation to start doing life, on the right foot, one step at a time you'll need to walk with Jesus on the right path, there's only two and one leads to death. Listen to and obey God's Word, it's the only way you'll ever become like His Son. Make sure all your steps are efficient, God will guide you...consult Him. Finally, beware of tempting detours and potential danger. Scripture says to make level paths for your feet and take only the ways that are firm. Okay. Let's walk this way and discover the last step to guarantee happy, healthy, beautiful feet. Right off the get go let's review a few things we've been learning. In preparation to start doing life, on the right foot, one step at a time you'll need to walk with Jesus on the right path, there's only two and one leads to death. Listen to and obey God's Word, it's the only way you'll ever become like His Son. Make sure all your steps are efficient, God will guide you...consult Him. Finally, beware of tempting detours and potential danger. Scripture says to make level paths for your feet and take only the ways that are firm. Okay. Let's walk this way and discover the last step to guarantee happy, healthy, beautiful feet. Right off the get go let's review a few things we've been learning. In preparation to start doing life, on the right foot, one step at a time you'll need to walk with Jesus on the right path, there's only two and one leads to death. Listen to and obey God's Word, it's the only way you'll ever become like His Son. Make sure all your steps are efficient, God will guide you...consult Him. Finally, beware of tempting detours and potential danger. Scripture says to make level paths for your feet and take only the ways that are firm. Okay. Let's walk this way and discover the last step to guarantee happy, healthy, beautiful feet. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000006721/LFL20150921.mp355fafd9634aba.mp3 Mon, 21 Sep 2015 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer Today Pastor Mark teaches that God guides our steps as we're in the process of walking with Him. He says, He guides us as we're moving forward. We can't accomplish anything being idle because thats as effective as trying to steer a vehicle when it's not moving..the wheels are all locked up. The application in a spiritual sense is that we should be maturing and growing as we're serving Him. God's Word says it best. Be careful how you live..be wise. Make the most of opportunities because the days are evil. And finally, don't be foolish, but understand what the Lord's will is. Today Pastor Mark teaches that God guides our steps as we're in the process of walking with Him. He says, He guides us as we're moving forward. We can't accomplish anything being idle because thats as effective as trying to steer a vehicle when it's not moving..the wheels are all locked up. The application in a spiritual sense is that we should be maturing and growing as we're serving Him. God's Word says it best. Be careful how you live..be wise. Make the most of opportunities because the days are evil. And finally, don't be foolish, but understand what the Lord's will is. Today Pastor Mark teaches that God guides our steps as we're in the process of walking with Him. He says, He guides us as we're moving forward. We can't accomplish anything being idle because thats as effective as trying to steer a vehicle when it's not moving..the wheels are all locked up. The application in a spiritual sense is that we should be maturing and growing as we're serving Him. God's Word says it best. Be careful how you live..be wise. Make the most of opportunities because the days are evil. And finally, don't be foolish, but understand what the Lord's will is. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000006657/LFL20150918.mp355f16e0c08a72.mp3 Fri, 18 Sep 2015 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer It's been calculated that If you reach fifty years of age, you'll have used your feet to travel over seventy five thousand miles. That's the equivalent of three times around the earth, wow! Well, before you wear yourself out, or maybe you have already, it's time to evaluate a couple of things. Is the route that you take crooked, or straight? Is it a crowded highway, or a lonely road? Today we'll learn that to do life right we need to think about the path we're on. Proverbs sixteen, twenty five says there's a way that seems right to a man, but in the end it leads to death. It's been calculated that If you reach fifty years of age, you'll have used your feet to travel over seventy five thousand miles. That's the equivalent of three times around the earth, wow! Well, before you wear yourself out, or maybe you have already, it's time to evaluate a couple of things. Is the route that you take crooked, or straight? Is it a crowded highway, or a lonely road? Today we'll learn that to do life right we need to think about the path we're on. Proverbs sixteen, twenty five says there's a way that seems right to a man, but in the end it leads to death. It's been calculated that If you reach fifty years of age, you'll have used your feet to travel over seventy five thousand miles. That's the equivalent of three times around the earth, wow! Well, before you wear yourself out, or maybe you have already, it's time to evaluate a couple of things. Is the route that you take crooked, or straight? Is it a crowded highway, or a lonely road? Today we'll learn that to do life right we need to think about the path we're on. Proverbs sixteen, twenty five says there's a way that seems right to a man, but in the end it leads to death. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000006658/LFL20150917.mp355f16e4dd0bce.mp3 Thu, 17 Sep 2015 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer We can never go forward, until we let go of the past. If you're a Christian, it's not a matter of if, but when satan's going to try and direct your eyes back to past failures. Today Pastor Mark reminds us, there isn't anyone alive that hasn't made numerous serious mistakes. We have a few choices, we can allow satan to bring us down, or we can let it go. Don't forget, if you want to do life right when you begin to gain perspective about whats important, the focus you want to have isn't here on the troubles of this world, but rather a heavenly, hopeful focus. We can never go forward, until we let go of the past. If you're a Christian, it's not a matter of if, but when satan's going to try and direct your eyes back to past failures. Today Pastor Mark reminds us, there isn't anyone alive that hasn't made numerous serious mistakes. We have a few choices, we can allow satan to bring us down, or we can let it go. Don't forget, if you want to do life right when you begin to gain perspective about whats important, the focus you want to have isn't here on the troubles of this world, but rather a heavenly, hopeful focus. We can never go forward, until we let go of the past. If you're a Christian, it's not a matter of if, but when satan's going to try and direct your eyes back to past failures. Today Pastor Mark reminds us, there isn't anyone alive that hasn't made numerous serious mistakes. We have a few choices, we can allow satan to bring us down, or we can let it go. Don't forget, if you want to do life right when you begin to gain perspective about whats important, the focus you want to have isn't here on the troubles of this world, but rather a heavenly, hopeful focus. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000006659/LFL20150916.mp355f16e9d2b1ac.mp3 Wed, 16 Sep 2015 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer Everyone of us have areas we're weak in. The laundry list is long and we've done a thorough job of making victory seem impossible. Today Pastor Mark helps us understand that God can deliver anyone from ANY sinful lifestyle IF they want deliverance. First you must start with a healthy heart. Have you surrendered your life to Christ? When change starts to happen, it'll be important to then make a covenant with your eyes. Keep them from looking at sinful temptations. Finally in order to win at doing life right you'll need to keep your eyes focused on God's goals. Everyone of us have areas we're weak in. The laundry list is long and we've done a thorough job of making victory seem impossible. Today Pastor Mark helps us understand that God can deliver anyone from ANY sinful lifestyle IF they want deliverance. First you must start with a healthy heart. Have you surrendered your life to Christ? When change starts to happen, it'll be important to then make a covenant with your eyes. Keep them from looking at sinful temptations. Finally in order to win at doing life right you'll need to keep your eyes focused on God's goals. Everyone of us have areas we're weak in. The laundry list is long and we've done a thorough job of making victory seem impossible. Today Pastor Mark helps us understand that God can deliver anyone from ANY sinful lifestyle IF they want deliverance. First you must start with a healthy heart. Have you surrendered your life to Christ? When change starts to happen, it'll be important to then make a covenant with your eyes. Keep them from looking at sinful temptations. Finally in order to win at doing life right you'll need to keep your eyes focused on God's goals. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000006660/LFL20150915.mp355f16ee4e1fba.mp3 Tue, 15 Sep 2015 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer Mirror, mirror on the wall...this method didn't end very well for Snow White's stepmom and it won't work for us either. Scripture says haughty eyes and a proud heart, the lamp of the wicked, are sin! Today we learn that directing our lives by our own insight, our own will, our own self sufficiency, eventually ends in disaster. Proverbs three, seven tells us, don't be wise in your own eyes instead, fear the Lord and resist evil. The reflection of our heart always reveals the truth and if we remain connected to Christ, the vine, we'll bear righteous fruit...not poison apples! Mirror, mirror on the wall...this method didn't end very well for Snow White's stepmom and it won't work for us either. Scripture says haughty eyes and a proud heart, the lamp of the wicked, are sin! Today we learn that directing our lives by our own insight, our own will, our own self sufficiency, eventually ends in disaster. Proverbs three, seven tells us, don't be wise in your own eyes instead, fear the Lord and resist evil. The reflection of our heart always reveals the truth and if we remain connected to Christ, the vine, we'll bear righteous fruit...not poison apples! Mirror, mirror on the wall...this method didn't end very well for Snow White's stepmom and it won't work for us either. Scripture says haughty eyes and a proud heart, the lamp of the wicked, are sin! Today we learn that directing our lives by our own insight, our own will, our own self sufficiency, eventually ends in disaster. Proverbs three, seven tells us, don't be wise in your own eyes instead, fear the Lord and resist evil. The reflection of our heart always reveals the truth and if we remain connected to Christ, the vine, we'll bear righteous fruit...not poison apples! http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000006661/LFL20150914.mp355f16f2e71534.mp3 Mon, 14 Sep 2015 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer Christian parents, teachers, bosses – are you're words life or death? Today Pastor Mark warns us to consider this as we learn, that on our own, apart from God, we can't control what we say. Scripture says the tongue is untamable and poisonous, but God has a cure! First we must start with a changed heart, this happens when you become a Christian. Second guard your mouth, by being quick to listen, slow to speak and avoiding anger. Finally, speak only helpful words, words of godly counsel and good advice. Keep in mind, believers should positively affect not infect those around them. Christian parents, teachers, bosses – are you're words life or death? Today Pastor Mark warns us to consider this as we learn, that on our own, apart from God, we can't control what we say. Scripture says the tongue is untamable and poisonous, but God has a cure! First we must start with a changed heart, this happens when you become a Christian. Second guard your mouth, by being quick to listen, slow to speak and avoiding anger. Finally, speak only helpful words, words of godly counsel and good advice. Keep in mind, believers should positively affect not infect those around them. Christian parents, teachers, bosses – are you're words life or death? Today Pastor Mark warns us to consider this as we learn, that on our own, apart from God, we can't control what we say. Scripture says the tongue is untamable and poisonous, but God has a cure! First we must start with a changed heart, this happens when you become a Christian. Second guard your mouth, by being quick to listen, slow to speak and avoiding anger. Finally, speak only helpful words, words of godly counsel and good advice. Keep in mind, believers should positively affect not infect those around them. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000006558/LFL20150911.mp355e88e7be78c1.mp3 Fri, 11 Sep 2015 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer Today Pastor Mark covers a lot of ground. He say's it's important that if we call ourselves Christians, we must be careful with what we say and how we say it. Some situations make it difficult to remain graceful and that's when its best to just keep silent. James one, twenty six says, if you think you're a believer but can't control your tongue, you're just fooling yourself. God designed our mouths to speak truth and help others do life right, so when you're tempted to be critical, negative or condemning, focus on Christ, His example and the redemption of the cross. Today Pastor Mark covers a lot of ground. He say's it's important that if we call ourselves Christians, we must be careful with what we say and how we say it. Some situations make it difficult to remain graceful and that's when its best to just keep silent. James one, twenty six says, if you think you're a believer but can't control your tongue, you're just fooling yourself. God designed our mouths to speak truth and help others do life right, so when you're tempted to be critical, negative or condemning, focus on Christ, His example and the redemption of the cross. Today Pastor Mark covers a lot of ground. He say's it's important that if we call ourselves Christians, we must be careful with what we say and how we say it. Some situations make it difficult to remain graceful and that's when its best to just keep silent. James one, twenty six says, if you think you're a believer but can't control your tongue, you're just fooling yourself. God designed our mouths to speak truth and help others do life right, so when you're tempted to be critical, negative or condemning, focus on Christ, His example and the redemption of the cross. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000006559/LFL20150910.mp355e88ebf7e4f7.mp3 Thu, 10 Sep 2015 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer If you can't say something nice, don't say anything at all. For some of us that would mean we should take a vow of silence. Today we're learning about the power of our words and the effect they have on those around us. Words can start wars and end relationships, or they can bring peace and give hope. Matthew twelve, thirty four says...for out of the overflow of the heart, the mouth speaks. Remember, the heart is the control center where all our decisions are made. It's what we allow in that comes out so we must pray, set a guard O Lord, over my mouth, keep watch over the door of my lips. If you can't say something nice, don't say anything at all. For some of us that would mean we should take a vow of silence. Today we're learning about the power of our words and the effect they have on those around us. Words can start wars and end relationships, or they can bring peace and give hope. Matthew twelve, thirty four says...for out of the overflow of the heart, the mouth speaks. Remember, the heart is the control center where all our decisions are made. It's what we allow in that comes out so we must pray, set a guard O Lord, over my mouth, keep watch over the door of my lips. If you can't say something nice, don't say anything at all. For some of us that would mean we should take a vow of silence. Today we're learning about the power of our words and the effect they have on those around us. Words can start wars and end relationships, or they can bring peace and give hope. Matthew twelve, thirty four says...for out of the overflow of the heart, the mouth speaks. Remember, the heart is the control center where all our decisions are made. It's what we allow in that comes out so we must pray, set a guard O Lord, over my mouth, keep watch over the door of my lips. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000006560/LFL20150909.mp355e88f00c05a1.mp3 Wed, 09 Sep 2015 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer Every time we hear the word of God we have an option, If we obey what we hear, it softens our hearts. Scripture says search me oh God, know my heart. Test me, know my thoughts. See if there's any wickedness in me and then lead me in Your way that's everlasting. Today Pastor Mark gave us three keys to guarding our hearts. First of all, we must remember the battle for our control center is life-long. Second we must keep a soft heart. And finally, strive for a fully committed heart. God's Word says, the eyes of the Lord range throughout the earth to strengthen those hearts are fully committed to him. Every time we hear the word of God we have an option, If we obey what we hear, it softens our hearts. Scripture says search me oh God, know my heart. Test me, know my thoughts. See if there's any wickedness in me and then lead me in Your way that's everlasting. Today Pastor Mark gave us three keys to guarding our hearts. First of all, we must remember the battle for our control center is life-long. Second we must keep a soft heart. And finally, strive for a fully committed heart. God's Word says, the eyes of the Lord range throughout the earth to strengthen those hearts are fully committed to him. Every time we hear the word of God we have an option, If we obey what we hear, it softens our hearts. Scripture says search me oh God, know my heart. Test me, know my thoughts. See if there's any wickedness in me and then lead me in Your way that's everlasting. Today Pastor Mark gave us three keys to guarding our hearts. First of all, we must remember the battle for our control center is life-long. Second we must keep a soft heart. And finally, strive for a fully committed heart. God's Word says, the eyes of the Lord range throughout the earth to strengthen those hearts are fully committed to him. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000006561/LFL20150908.mp355e88f3cad354.mp3 Tue, 08 Sep 2015 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer A little bit of compromise is all satan needs to take back control over our lives. Soon we'll find our hearts have grown cold, hard and divided. He wants to destroy what God set in order. We go from being peaceful, happy and wise to anxious, bitter and foolish. Often we're blinded to our own sins because from the outside we look pretty good. Acts of service mean nothing, if your heart hasn't been regenerated by God. He wants to give us a new heart and a new spirit, so will follow Him and keep his commandments. He wants us to be His people. He wants to be our God. A little bit of compromise is all satan needs to take back control over our lives. Soon we'll find our hearts have grown cold, hard and divided. He wants to destroy what God set in order. We go from being peaceful, happy and wise to anxious, bitter and foolish. Often we're blinded to our own sins because from the outside we look pretty good. Acts of service mean nothing, if your heart hasn't been regenerated by God. He wants to give us a new heart and a new spirit, so will follow Him and keep his commandments. He wants us to be His people. He wants to be our God. A little bit of compromise is all satan needs to take back control over our lives. Soon we'll find our hearts have grown cold, hard and divided. He wants to destroy what God set in order. We go from being peaceful, happy and wise to anxious, bitter and foolish. Often we're blinded to our own sins because from the outside we look pretty good. Acts of service mean nothing, if your heart hasn't been regenerated by God. He wants to give us a new heart and a new spirit, so will follow Him and keep his commandments. He wants us to be His people. He wants to be our God. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000006562/LFL20150907.mp355e88f8169c00.mp3 Mon, 07 Sep 2015 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer The heart is deceitful above all things and beyond cure. Who can understand it? Today Pastor Mark delivers a diagnosis that we don't fully comprehend. Humanly speaking there's no remedy. Divinely, we're in luck. We learn our spiritual heart is the control center where all the decisions of life are made and that apart from God our control center is flawed. Listen in to hear biblical solutions for keeping this in check and maintaining focus. Keep in mind, when we're not under God's control, we're under satan's control, which means we'll never be able to do. life. right The heart is deceitful above all things and beyond cure. Who can understand it? Today Pastor Mark delivers a diagnosis that we don't fully comprehend. Humanly speaking there's no remedy. Divinely, we're in luck. We learn our spiritual heart is the control center where all the decisions of life are made and that apart from God our control center is flawed. Listen in to hear biblical solutions for keeping this in check and maintaining focus. Keep in mind, when we're not under God's control, we're under satan's control, which means we'll never be able to do. life. right The heart is deceitful above all things and beyond cure. Who can understand it? Today Pastor Mark delivers a diagnosis that we don't fully comprehend. Humanly speaking there's no remedy. Divinely, we're in luck. We learn our spiritual heart is the control center where all the decisions of life are made and that apart from God our control center is flawed. Listen in to hear biblical solutions for keeping this in check and maintaining focus. Keep in mind, when we're not under God's control, we're under satan's control, which means we'll never be able to do. life. right http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000006471/LFL20150904.mp355def40e152d4.mp3 Fri, 04 Sep 2015 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer Today's message deals primarily with our responsibility in developing, maintaining and evaluating the impact we have in our friends lives and the effect they have on us. Scripture has much to say on the subject because we've been divinely designed for friendship. It say's we're to encourage each other daily. Sometimes it's such a small gesture, you might not even realize you've made someones day. Other times it's complicated and messy, demanding focus, dedication and time. Either way it's important to remember, God orchestrates these relationships so we'll help one another do life right. Today's message deals primarily with our responsibility in developing, maintaining and evaluating the impact we have in our friends lives and the effect they have on us. Scripture has much to say on the subject because we've been divinely designed for friendship. It say's we're to encourage each other daily. Sometimes it's such a small gesture, you might not even realize you've made someones day. Other times it's complicated and messy, demanding focus, dedication and time. Either way it's important to remember, God orchestrates these relationships so we'll help one another do life right. Today's message deals primarily with our responsibility in developing, maintaining and evaluating the impact we have in our friends lives and the effect they have on us. Scripture has much to say on the subject because we've been divinely designed for friendship. It say's we're to encourage each other daily. Sometimes it's such a small gesture, you might not even realize you've made someones day. Other times it's complicated and messy, demanding focus, dedication and time. Either way it's important to remember, God orchestrates these relationships so we'll help one another do life right. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000006472/LFL20150903.mp355def455dbd46.mp3 Thu, 03 Sep 2015 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer A quick search on the internet will bring up countless examples of true friendship. WikiHow even has an entry complete with step by step instructions and visual aids! Having and being a true friend is invaluable and when the going gets tough...well, it's crucial. Friends are God's way of taking care of us and the right ones will help you grow spiritually, mentally and emotionally. Today Pastor Mark helps us understand what qualities we should possess and look for in others, that'll ensure we're checking all the right boxes when it comes to our closest compadres. A quick search on the internet will bring up countless examples of true friendship. WikiHow even has an entry complete with step by step instructions and visual aids! Having and being a true friend is invaluable and when the going gets tough...well, it's crucial. Friends are God's way of taking care of us and the right ones will help you grow spiritually, mentally and emotionally. Today Pastor Mark helps us understand what qualities we should possess and look for in others, that'll ensure we're checking all the right boxes when it comes to our closest compadres. A quick search on the internet will bring up countless examples of true friendship. WikiHow even has an entry complete with step by step instructions and visual aids! Having and being a true friend is invaluable and when the going gets tough...well, it's crucial. Friends are God's way of taking care of us and the right ones will help you grow spiritually, mentally and emotionally. Today Pastor Mark helps us understand what qualities we should possess and look for in others, that'll ensure we're checking all the right boxes when it comes to our closest compadres. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000006473/LFL20150902.mp355def49367baa.mp3 Wed, 02 Sep 2015 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer God designed us to not try and do life alone. Life's difficult and we shouldn't try and do it by ourselves. We're wired for companionship not isolation, for intimacy not loneliness. Proverbs 18.24 say's, a man who has friends must himself be friendly. As we walk down this road today, you'll realize that you must first be a friend if you want to have friends...it's not a one way street. What does the snapshot of you're friendliness look like? Is it one dimensional, or is it as God intended it to be...three d? Listen in to hear biblical teaching on this important facet of our lives. God designed us to not try and do life alone. Life's difficult and we shouldn't try and do it by ourselves. We're wired for companionship not isolation, for intimacy not loneliness. Proverbs 18.24 say's, a man who has friends must himself be friendly. As we walk down this road today, you'll realize that you must first be a friend if you want to have friends...it's not a one way street. What does the snapshot of you're friendliness look like? Is it one dimensional, or is it as God intended it to be...three d? Listen in to hear biblical teaching on this important facet of our lives. God designed us to not try and do life alone. Life's difficult and we shouldn't try and do it by ourselves. We're wired for companionship not isolation, for intimacy not loneliness. Proverbs 18.24 say's, a man who has friends must himself be friendly. As we walk down this road today, you'll realize that you must first be a friend if you want to have friends...it's not a one way street. What does the snapshot of you're friendliness look like? Is it one dimensional, or is it as God intended it to be...three d? Listen in to hear biblical teaching on this important facet of our lives. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000006474/LFL20150901.mp355def4e180257.mp3 Tue, 01 Sep 2015 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer Today Pastor Mark points out that If discretion will save us, then indiscretion can kill us...it'll destroy us. We must realize we'll never be free from temptation, but that doesn't mean we should willingly place ourself in it's path. If we're living with the end in mind, it'll greatly affect our decisions and as Christians, we must resist the devil. We can't do this under our own power, we need. the power. of God... nothing is too big for Him to handle. Make the choice to submit yourself to Gods Word. There's no way to be victorious in sin, if you're living in it. Today Pastor Mark points out that If discretion will save us, then indiscretion can kill us...it'll destroy us. We must realize we'll never be free from temptation, but that doesn't mean we should willingly place ourself in it's path. If we're living with the end in mind, it'll greatly affect our decisions and as Christians, we must resist the devil. We can't do this under our own power, we need. the power. of God... nothing is too big for Him to handle. Make the choice to submit yourself to Gods Word. There's no way to be victorious in sin, if you're living in it. Today Pastor Mark points out that If discretion will save us, then indiscretion can kill us...it'll destroy us. We must realize we'll never be free from temptation, but that doesn't mean we should willingly place ourself in it's path. If we're living with the end in mind, it'll greatly affect our decisions and as Christians, we must resist the devil. We can't do this under our own power, we need. the power. of God... nothing is too big for Him to handle. Make the choice to submit yourself to Gods Word. There's no way to be victorious in sin, if you're living in it. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000006475/LFL20150831.mp355def52633e52.mp3 Mon, 31 Aug 2015 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer The world is full of people who've minimized the power the old flesh has over them in their lives. The second we think we're immune to sin, we're in trouble. In order to be victorious, we must put into practice the principles of God's Word, so we'll grow in the ability to make right decisions and avoid satan's trap. His main activity is temptation and he'll use any means necessary to detour us, when we're headed in the right direction. His go to tricks involve troubles, the lure of wealth and our own selfish pride. Don't forget, there are two paths in life, the path of God, and the path of self. The world is full of people who've minimized the power the old flesh has over them in their lives. The second we think we're immune to sin, we're in trouble. In order to be victorious, we must put into practice the principles of God's Word, so we'll grow in the ability to make right decisions and avoid satan's trap. His main activity is temptation and he'll use any means necessary to detour us, when we're headed in the right direction. His go to tricks involve troubles, the lure of wealth and our own selfish pride. Don't forget, there are two paths in life, the path of God, and the path of self. The world is full of people who've minimized the power the old flesh has over them in their lives. The second we think we're immune to sin, we're in trouble. In order to be victorious, we must put into practice the principles of God's Word, so we'll grow in the ability to make right decisions and avoid satan's trap. His main activity is temptation and he'll use any means necessary to detour us, when we're headed in the right direction. His go to tricks involve troubles, the lure of wealth and our own selfish pride. Don't forget, there are two paths in life, the path of God, and the path of self. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000006385/LFL20150828.mp355d5c92e08e2a.mp3 Fri, 28 Aug 2015 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer Satan's goal is to get believers off God's path. He hates where we're going because he knows there's peace there, he know's there's forgiveness and joy there...he know's what the end is. We're going to heaven and it's his main agenda to attract us off the right path onto the wrong one with things he knows will entice us. Often we like to excuse these detours with the famous saying...the devil made me do it. Keep in mind, the devil can't make us do anything we aren't willing to do. Only God has that kind of power but He won't exercise it because He wants us to make the choice. Satan's goal is to get believers off God's path. He hates where we're going because he knows there's peace there, he know's there's forgiveness and joy there...he know's what the end is. We're going to heaven and it's his main agenda to attract us off the right path onto the wrong one with things he knows will entice us. Often we like to excuse these detours with the famous saying...the devil made me do it. Keep in mind, the devil can't make us do anything we aren't willing to do. Only God has that kind of power but He won't exercise it because He wants us to make the choice. Satan's goal is to get believers off God's path. He hates where we're going because he knows there's peace there, he know's there's forgiveness and joy there...he know's what the end is. We're going to heaven and it's his main agenda to attract us off the right path onto the wrong one with things he knows will entice us. Often we like to excuse these detours with the famous saying...the devil made me do it. Keep in mind, the devil can't make us do anything we aren't willing to do. Only God has that kind of power but He won't exercise it because He wants us to make the choice. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000006386/LFL20150827.mp355d5c975340b1.mp3 Thu, 27 Aug 2015 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer As believers, we need to be continually reminded of four key foundational truths. They are, the gospel...the power of Gods Word...the importance of endurance and the big one ...God's faithfulness. It's not a matter of if ,but when we'll come to a fork in the road, where the right way looks wrong and the wrong way looks right. By following God's truths, we avoid the pain, bitterness and sin that always follows the wrong path. It's not going to be an easy road but with God's help it can be a fulfilling one. Listen in to hear Pastor Marks biblical advice on how to be victorious in doing life right. As believers, we need to be continually reminded of four key foundational truths. They are, the gospel...the power of Gods Word...the importance of endurance and the big one ...God's faithfulness. It's not a matter of if ,but when we'll come to a fork in the road, where the right way looks wrong and the wrong way looks right. By following God's truths, we avoid the pain, bitterness and sin that always follows the wrong path. It's not going to be an easy road but with God's help it can be a fulfilling one. Listen in to hear Pastor Marks biblical advice on how to be victorious in doing life right. As believers, we need to be continually reminded of four key foundational truths. They are, the gospel...the power of Gods Word...the importance of endurance and the big one ...God's faithfulness. It's not a matter of if ,but when we'll come to a fork in the road, where the right way looks wrong and the wrong way looks right. By following God's truths, we avoid the pain, bitterness and sin that always follows the wrong path. It's not going to be an easy road but with God's help it can be a fulfilling one. Listen in to hear Pastor Marks biblical advice on how to be victorious in doing life right. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000006387/LFL20150826.mp355d5c9b95acf0.mp3 Wed, 26 Aug 2015 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer We need to accept God's word, store it up, and walk it out. Today Pastor Mark shares that Christians fail to take time and energy in The Word for themselves, and the results are anything but ideal. The wisdom of scripture is our foundation for putting our faith in action. God wants us to acknowledge we need His direction. As believers, If we don't listen, admit our need and cry out to Him for help, we won't find wisdom in this life to do it right. Remember, God sees who's serious about their walk with Him and then He opens up our minds to understand spiritual things. We need to accept God's word, store it up, and walk it out. Today Pastor Mark shares that Christians fail to take time and energy in The Word for themselves, and the results are anything but ideal. The wisdom of scripture is our foundation for putting our faith in action. God wants us to acknowledge we need His direction. As believers, If we don't listen, admit our need and cry out to Him for help, we won't find wisdom in this life to do it right. Remember, God sees who's serious about their walk with Him and then He opens up our minds to understand spiritual things. We need to accept God's word, store it up, and walk it out. Today Pastor Mark shares that Christians fail to take time and energy in The Word for themselves, and the results are anything but ideal. The wisdom of scripture is our foundation for putting our faith in action. God wants us to acknowledge we need His direction. As believers, If we don't listen, admit our need and cry out to Him for help, we won't find wisdom in this life to do it right. Remember, God sees who's serious about their walk with Him and then He opens up our minds to understand spiritual things. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000006388/LFL20150825.mp355d5c9f496571.mp3 Tue, 25 Aug 2015 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer Life is like a treasure hunt. Today Pastor Mark reminds us that the Bible is our map, an instructional book that's easily accessible, on how to do life right. He say's people are always looking for answers to life, especially when there's emptiness, things just don't make sense and they cant figure out the details. God's word, our map, is a gift from Him, we can't earn it and we can't pay for it. Living a victorious Christian life requires diligent preparation. Listen in to find out what you should do before you find yourself at a crossroad where you're turned around and can't figure out which way to go. Life is like a treasure hunt. Today Pastor Mark reminds us that the Bible is our map, an instructional book that's easily accessible, on how to do life right. He say's people are always looking for answers to life, especially when there's emptiness, things just don't make sense and they cant figure out the details. God's word, our map, is a gift from Him, we can't earn it and we can't pay for it. Living a victorious Christian life requires diligent preparation. Listen in to find out what you should do before you find yourself at a crossroad where you're turned around and can't figure out which way to go. Life is like a treasure hunt. Today Pastor Mark reminds us that the Bible is our map, an instructional book that's easily accessible, on how to do life right. He say's people are always looking for answers to life, especially when there's emptiness, things just don't make sense and they cant figure out the details. God's word, our map, is a gift from Him, we can't earn it and we can't pay for it. Living a victorious Christian life requires diligent preparation. Listen in to find out what you should do before you find yourself at a crossroad where you're turned around and can't figure out which way to go. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000006389/LFL20150824.mp355d5ca3ce3356.mp3 Mon, 24 Aug 2015 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer To be able to acknowledge who God is; is to know who He is to you. Pastor Mark will tell us in today's message in Proverbs 3 that you must know God for He knows you better than you know yourself. He already has a plan and a future for you. Once we get past the place of walking the fence with the Lord we will be much better off, but there are some things in our lives in which we just aren't ready to hand over to the Lord, all because we want Him to answer the way we would like Him to. So, we must get self out of the way and really lean on God for all of the details of our life. To be able to acknowledge who God is; is to know who He is to you. Pastor Mark will tell us in today's message in Proverbs 3 that you must know God for He knows you better than you know yourself. He already has a plan and a future for you. Once we get past the place of walking the fence with the Lord we will be much better off, but there are some things in our lives in which we just aren't ready to hand over to the Lord, all because we want Him to answer the way we would like Him to. So, we must get self out of the way and really lean on God for all of the details of our life. To be able to acknowledge who God is; is to know who He is to you. Pastor Mark will tell us in today's message in Proverbs 3 that you must know God for He knows you better than you know yourself. He already has a plan and a future for you. Once we get past the place of walking the fence with the Lord we will be much better off, but there are some things in our lives in which we just aren't ready to hand over to the Lord, all because we want Him to answer the way we would like Him to. So, we must get self out of the way and really lean on God for all of the details of our life. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000006303/LFL20150821.mp355cc7fbb9f06e.mp3 Fri, 21 Aug 2015 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer Why is it so hard to trust, to really trust God? We trust man-made things and worldly objects so easily, but when God tells us to trust Him for all our needs we don't. Then we worry about it and figure out a way that we could take care of it. Pastor Mark will show us that this independence began in the Garden of Eden and it is the core of sin. If we truly trust God then when He tells us to do something, we do it believing that He knows how it is going to work out and that He will indeed take care of everything. Trust requires action before it really is trust. Why is it so hard to trust, to really trust God? We trust man-made things and worldly objects so easily, but when God tells us to trust Him for all our needs we don't. Then we worry about it and figure out a way that we could take care of it. Pastor Mark will show us that this independence began in the Garden of Eden and it is the core of sin. If we truly trust God then when He tells us to do something, we do it believing that He knows how it is going to work out and that He will indeed take care of everything. Trust requires action before it really is trust. Why is it so hard to trust, to really trust God? We trust man-made things and worldly objects so easily, but when God tells us to trust Him for all our needs we don't. Then we worry about it and figure out a way that we could take care of it. Pastor Mark will show us that this independence began in the Garden of Eden and it is the core of sin. If we truly trust God then when He tells us to do something, we do it believing that He knows how it is going to work out and that He will indeed take care of everything. Trust requires action before it really is trust. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000006304/LFL20150820.mp355cc8060825ab.mp3 Thu, 20 Aug 2015 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer Often times when we encounter rough areas in our life our first question is why? It is this very text, Proverb 3:5, that can give us much comfort. Pastor Mark understands that it is hard to completely trust in a God that you cannot see. But when we DO trust in Him, it draws us closer to Him and our love for Him will grow deeper because He has brought us through those times. What do we put are trust in today? Or during those times when then storms are rolling into our lives? Do we put our trust in a faithful God or earthly things that change with the direction of the wind? Often times when we encounter rough areas in our life our first question is why? It is this very text, Proverb 3:5, that can give us much comfort. Pastor Mark understands that it is hard to completely trust in a God that you cannot see. But when we DO trust in Him, it draws us closer to Him and our love for Him will grow deeper because He has brought us through those times. What do we put are trust in today? Or during those times when then storms are rolling into our lives? Do we put our trust in a faithful God or earthly things that change with the direction of the wind? Often times when we encounter rough areas in our life our first question is why? It is this very text, Proverb 3:5, that can give us much comfort. Pastor Mark understands that it is hard to completely trust in a God that you cannot see. But when we DO trust in Him, it draws us closer to Him and our love for Him will grow deeper because He has brought us through those times. What do we put are trust in today? Or during those times when then storms are rolling into our lives? Do we put our trust in a faithful God or earthly things that change with the direction of the wind? http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000006305/LFL20150819.mp355cc80a69e77b.mp3 Wed, 19 Aug 2015 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer Jesus often used parables or little stories to explain certain truths about God, the Kingdom of Heaven or even behavior. In today's message Pastor Mark will teach from the Parable of the Wheat and the Tares. In this parable, Jesus is the one who sows good seed, the field is the world, and the good seed is children of the kingdom. Heaven and hell are both real destinations. As Christians we are to be working NOW while there is still time. Our job, that God has called every Christian to, is to spread the good news. We do it so that others may receive the same reward...eternal life in heaven. Jesus often used parables or little stories to explain certain truths about God, the Kingdom of Heaven or even behavior. In today's message Pastor Mark will teach from the Parable of the Wheat and the Tares. In this parable, Jesus is the one who sows good seed, the field is the world, and the good seed is children of the kingdom. Heaven and hell are both real destinations. As Christians we are to be working NOW while there is still time. Our job, that God has called every Christian to, is to spread the good news. We do it so that others may receive the same reward...eternal life in heaven. Jesus often used parables or little stories to explain certain truths about God, the Kingdom of Heaven or even behavior. In today's message Pastor Mark will teach from the Parable of the Wheat and the Tares. In this parable, Jesus is the one who sows good seed, the field is the world, and the good seed is children of the kingdom. Heaven and hell are both real destinations. As Christians we are to be working NOW while there is still time. Our job, that God has called every Christian to, is to spread the good news. We do it so that others may receive the same reward...eternal life in heaven. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000006306/LFL20150818.mp355cc80e3a34c2.mp3 Tue, 18 Aug 2015 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer The parable of the talents is a well known parable from the Bible. Pastor Mark will use this parable found in Matthew 25 to emphasize accountability and reward. You see, we, too, are stewards, and will one day give God an account of what we've been doing with His resources. What have we been doing with our lives, abilities, time, resources and opportunities? Are we making use of His gifts for His glory? Ultimately, God will decide the worth of everything we do...including how we spend our time, our money and our energy. The parable of the talents is a well known parable from the Bible. Pastor Mark will use this parable found in Matthew 25 to emphasize accountability and reward. You see, we, too, are stewards, and will one day give God an account of what we've been doing with His resources. What have we been doing with our lives, abilities, time, resources and opportunities? Are we making use of His gifts for His glory? Ultimately, God will decide the worth of everything we do...including how we spend our time, our money and our energy. The parable of the talents is a well known parable from the Bible. Pastor Mark will use this parable found in Matthew 25 to emphasize accountability and reward. You see, we, too, are stewards, and will one day give God an account of what we've been doing with His resources. What have we been doing with our lives, abilities, time, resources and opportunities? Are we making use of His gifts for His glory? Ultimately, God will decide the worth of everything we do...including how we spend our time, our money and our energy. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000006307/LFL20150817.mp355cc817ae8ea6.mp3 Mon, 17 Aug 2015 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer Pastor Mark will continue to urge us to be faithful workers for God. Each of us is called to work...whether it is working in the corporate world, working with our hands or a stay at home mother. And as we will see in today's message, all of our work, no matter what it is, is spiritual. God gave us a picture of what hard work looks like in Proverbs 30. He used the tiny ant to show us how to prepare for the future...life beyond the grave. Pastor Mark will take it one step further and challenge us to be sure our own “colony” ...our family, our friends and our co-workers...are ready for life beyond the grave. Pastor Mark will continue to urge us to be faithful workers for God. Each of us is called to work...whether it is working in the corporate world, working with our hands or a stay at home mother. And as we will see in today's message, all of our work, no matter what it is, is spiritual. God gave us a picture of what hard work looks like in Proverbs 30. He used the tiny ant to show us how to prepare for the future...life beyond the grave. Pastor Mark will take it one step further and challenge us to be sure our own “colony” ...our family, our friends and our co-workers...are ready for life beyond the grave. Pastor Mark will continue to urge us to be faithful workers for God. Each of us is called to work...whether it is working in the corporate world, working with our hands or a stay at home mother. And as we will see in today's message, all of our work, no matter what it is, is spiritual. God gave us a picture of what hard work looks like in Proverbs 30. He used the tiny ant to show us how to prepare for the future...life beyond the grave. Pastor Mark will take it one step further and challenge us to be sure our own “colony” ...our family, our friends and our co-workers...are ready for life beyond the grave. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000006220/LFL20150814.mp355c3942582111.mp3 Fri, 14 Aug 2015 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer Pastor Mark has been teaching about the lazy person or as Proverbs call it...a sluggard. Some of this teaching has been hard to take as we are asked to really look at our own work ethic. Do you work as hard as you should? Have you found your role in the body of Christ? As ants work for a queen, Christians should all be working for God. Pastor Mark asks us to find that place whether it is working directly in the church or in your place of employment. Everything we do in our lives we should do to glorify and bring excellence to God. Pastor Mark will give us 6 characteristics of a sluggard. Pastor Mark has been teaching about the lazy person or as Proverbs call it...a sluggard. Some of this teaching has been hard to take as we are asked to really look at our own work ethic. Do you work as hard as you should? Have you found your role in the body of Christ? As ants work for a queen, Christians should all be working for God. Pastor Mark asks us to find that place whether it is working directly in the church or in your place of employment. Everything we do in our lives we should do to glorify and bring excellence to God. Pastor Mark will give us 6 characteristics of a sluggard. Pastor Mark has been teaching about the lazy person or as Proverbs call it...a sluggard. Some of this teaching has been hard to take as we are asked to really look at our own work ethic. Do you work as hard as you should? Have you found your role in the body of Christ? As ants work for a queen, Christians should all be working for God. Pastor Mark asks us to find that place whether it is working directly in the church or in your place of employment. Everything we do in our lives we should do to glorify and bring excellence to God. Pastor Mark will give us 6 characteristics of a sluggard. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000006221/LFL20150813.mp355c3948683a26.mp3 Thu, 13 Aug 2015 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer Ants are great teachers. There are several things Pastor Mark will tell us that we can learn from ants that will help us as we become better workers for God. Solomon called lazy people sluggards and so he mocked them with ants. If they would only watch ants for a few minutes, they would learn success, for the ants were much wiser than sluggards. Pastor Mark will ask us to consider the ways of these little animals. Are you like the ant in the way you attack your job every day? Hard work will do much more than talking, dreaming or sleeping. Get busy! The way you work is an act of worship to God. Ants are great teachers. There are several things Pastor Mark will tell us that we can learn from ants that will help us as we become better workers for God. Solomon called lazy people sluggards and so he mocked them with ants. If they would only watch ants for a few minutes, they would learn success, for the ants were much wiser than sluggards. Pastor Mark will ask us to consider the ways of these little animals. Are you like the ant in the way you attack your job every day? Hard work will do much more than talking, dreaming or sleeping. Get busy! The way you work is an act of worship to God. Ants are great teachers. There are several things Pastor Mark will tell us that we can learn from ants that will help us as we become better workers for God. Solomon called lazy people sluggards and so he mocked them with ants. If they would only watch ants for a few minutes, they would learn success, for the ants were much wiser than sluggards. Pastor Mark will ask us to consider the ways of these little animals. Are you like the ant in the way you attack your job every day? Hard work will do much more than talking, dreaming or sleeping. Get busy! The way you work is an act of worship to God. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000006224/LFL20150812.mp355c394d204204.mp3 Wed, 12 Aug 2015 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer Ants can be a bother at picnics and at other times and places. But that should not keep us from doing what the writer of Proverbs states: “Go to the ant, you sluggard; consider its ways and be wise.” While we are enjoying our picnic, the ants are working, gathering food. The instruction from Pastor Mark today is for sluggards, lazy persons, those who sleep when they should work. They need to hear that it is through work, physical and mental, that God provides our daily bread. Jesus set a good example for us of being diligent in work. We should follow His example. Ants can be a bother at picnics and at other times and places. But that should not keep us from doing what the writer of Proverbs states: “Go to the ant, you sluggard; consider its ways and be wise.” While we are enjoying our picnic, the ants are working, gathering food. The instruction from Pastor Mark today is for sluggards, lazy persons, those who sleep when they should work. They need to hear that it is through work, physical and mental, that God provides our daily bread. Jesus set a good example for us of being diligent in work. We should follow His example. Ants can be a bother at picnics and at other times and places. But that should not keep us from doing what the writer of Proverbs states: “Go to the ant, you sluggard; consider its ways and be wise.” While we are enjoying our picnic, the ants are working, gathering food. The instruction from Pastor Mark today is for sluggards, lazy persons, those who sleep when they should work. They need to hear that it is through work, physical and mental, that God provides our daily bread. Jesus set a good example for us of being diligent in work. We should follow His example. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000006225/Warning: rename(/home/www/www.networkcmo.com/www/_content/userdata/63/0000006225/user_ajax.php on line 1152nLFL20150811_1.mp3,/home/www/www.networkcmo.com/www/_content/userdata/63/0000006225/user_ajax.php on line 1152\nLFL20150811_1.mp355c39.mp3 Tue, 11 Aug 2015 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer Are we praying to God for the right things? The Christian walk is a walk of faith. It is a dependent lifestyle. The enemy does not want us to pray prayers that would enlarge our territory...God's territory. The more we invade Satan's territory, the more he wants to destroy us. We SHOULD pray that God keeps us from evil or harm. We want to enjoy God's power and protection. If we are enlarging our territories and invading into Satan's than we better be praying for God's protection. As we will see in today's message, God granted Jabez's prayer, which it makes it a good prayer. Are we praying to God for the right things? The Christian walk is a walk of faith. It is a dependent lifestyle. The enemy does not want us to pray prayers that would enlarge our territory...God's territory. The more we invade Satan's territory, the more he wants to destroy us. We SHOULD pray that God keeps us from evil or harm. We want to enjoy God's power and protection. If we are enlarging our territories and invading into Satan's than we better be praying for God's protection. As we will see in today's message, God granted Jabez's prayer, which it makes it a good prayer. Are we praying to God for the right things? The Christian walk is a walk of faith. It is a dependent lifestyle. The enemy does not want us to pray prayers that would enlarge our territory...God's territory. The more we invade Satan's territory, the more he wants to destroy us. We SHOULD pray that God keeps us from evil or harm. We want to enjoy God's power and protection. If we are enlarging our territories and invading into Satan's than we better be praying for God's protection. As we will see in today's message, God granted Jabez's prayer, which it makes it a good prayer. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000006226/LFL20150810.mp355c3956a79982.mp3 Mon, 10 Aug 2015 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer Jabez's prayer might appear selfish at first, we should, though, take a longer look at his prayer in 1 Chronicles 4. We will see that Jabez was a good man who was trying to live a righteous life. However, he was surrounded by evil men. Jabez prayed to God and asked that God would bless him and enlarge his coast. Was he asking for wealth? He asked God to keep him from evil, the evil that surrounded him. Jabez prayed a righteous prayer, the prayer of a man who desired to live life right. And we will see that God granted him what he asked for. Jabez's prayer might appear selfish at first, we should, though, take a longer look at his prayer in 1 Chronicles 4. We will see that Jabez was a good man who was trying to live a righteous life. However, he was surrounded by evil men. Jabez prayed to God and asked that God would bless him and enlarge his coast. Was he asking for wealth? He asked God to keep him from evil, the evil that surrounded him. Jabez prayed a righteous prayer, the prayer of a man who desired to live life right. And we will see that God granted him what he asked for. Jabez's prayer might appear selfish at first, we should, though, take a longer look at his prayer in 1 Chronicles 4. We will see that Jabez was a good man who was trying to live a righteous life. However, he was surrounded by evil men. Jabez prayed to God and asked that God would bless him and enlarge his coast. Was he asking for wealth? He asked God to keep him from evil, the evil that surrounded him. Jabez prayed a righteous prayer, the prayer of a man who desired to live life right. And we will see that God granted him what he asked for. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000006118/LFL20150807.mp355ba5a9eb30da.mp3 Fri, 07 Aug 2015 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer There is a popular book going around the past few years called “The Prayer of Jabez.” Some people look at this prayer as a “get rich quick” prayer. Anything that encourages people to pray to the God of the Bible is probably a good thing. Pastor Mark will give us understanding into this prayer that was prayed by an obscure character from the Old Testament. He reminded us that this is just ONE of the many prayers in the Bible. He warns us that we should not adopt this prayer as a formula to get rich but rather as a prayer to challenge us to live in the power and protection of God. There is a popular book going around the past few years called “The Prayer of Jabez.” Some people look at this prayer as a “get rich quick” prayer. Anything that encourages people to pray to the God of the Bible is probably a good thing. Pastor Mark will give us understanding into this prayer that was prayed by an obscure character from the Old Testament. He reminded us that this is just ONE of the many prayers in the Bible. He warns us that we should not adopt this prayer as a formula to get rich but rather as a prayer to challenge us to live in the power and protection of God. There is a popular book going around the past few years called “The Prayer of Jabez.” Some people look at this prayer as a “get rich quick” prayer. Anything that encourages people to pray to the God of the Bible is probably a good thing. Pastor Mark will give us understanding into this prayer that was prayed by an obscure character from the Old Testament. He reminded us that this is just ONE of the many prayers in the Bible. He warns us that we should not adopt this prayer as a formula to get rich but rather as a prayer to challenge us to live in the power and protection of God. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000006119/LFL20150806.mp355ba5b0651bd1.mp3 Thu, 06 Aug 2015 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer A big question in American culture is “What is the right way to discipline a child?” In Old Testament times, the answer was to use the “rod of correction”...to apply physical punishment to the body of the child. In recent times, this has been frowned upon as a form of child abuse. Both viewpoints make very good arguments. Pastor Mark will discuss both viewpoints in today's message on Lessons for Living. The bottom line is to pray for God's guidance and wisdom when dealing with your children and discipline. God will tell you what is right. A big question in American culture is “What is the right way to discipline a child?” In Old Testament times, the answer was to use the “rod of correction”...to apply physical punishment to the body of the child. In recent times, this has been frowned upon as a form of child abuse. Both viewpoints make very good arguments. Pastor Mark will discuss both viewpoints in today's message on Lessons for Living. The bottom line is to pray for God's guidance and wisdom when dealing with your children and discipline. God will tell you what is right. A big question in American culture is “What is the right way to discipline a child?” In Old Testament times, the answer was to use the “rod of correction”...to apply physical punishment to the body of the child. In recent times, this has been frowned upon as a form of child abuse. Both viewpoints make very good arguments. Pastor Mark will discuss both viewpoints in today's message on Lessons for Living. The bottom line is to pray for God's guidance and wisdom when dealing with your children and discipline. God will tell you what is right. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000006120/LFL20150805.mp355ba5bd7a9c80.mp3 Wed, 05 Aug 2015 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer Children run wild when they are not exposed to helpful discipline. This creates problems for their parents, for themselves, and for anyone else who crosses their paths. Too often we see the results of this in the evening news. Their parents experience embarrassment and public disgrace by their behavior. The children themselves, not obeying God's law or even their parents' are not happy. Pastor Mark tells us if parents want to do the right thing for their children, they should listen to Scripture, which says, “ to discipline and reprimand a child produces wisdom.” Children run wild when they are not exposed to helpful discipline. This creates problems for their parents, for themselves, and for anyone else who crosses their paths. Too often we see the results of this in the evening news. Their parents experience embarrassment and public disgrace by their behavior. The children themselves, not obeying God's law or even their parents' are not happy. Pastor Mark tells us if parents want to do the right thing for their children, they should listen to Scripture, which says, “ to discipline and reprimand a child produces wisdom.” Children run wild when they are not exposed to helpful discipline. This creates problems for their parents, for themselves, and for anyone else who crosses their paths. Too often we see the results of this in the evening news. Their parents experience embarrassment and public disgrace by their behavior. The children themselves, not obeying God's law or even their parents' are not happy. Pastor Mark tells us if parents want to do the right thing for their children, they should listen to Scripture, which says, “ to discipline and reprimand a child produces wisdom.” http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000006121/LFL20150804.mp355ba5c3567998.mp3 Tue, 04 Aug 2015 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer Pastor Mark begins a very challenging series of messages on the discipline of our children. There are many different teachings on discipline out there for us to listen to, but the Bible teaches the truth about discipline. As we listen to Pastor Mark we must pray for wisdom in dealing with each one of our children. God created each one to be different and will respond differently to discipline. The Bible tells us that Parents are to teach and model how to live life. That includes setting limits and setting boundaries for not just our children but for ourselves as well. Pastor Mark begins a very challenging series of messages on the discipline of our children. There are many different teachings on discipline out there for us to listen to, but the Bible teaches the truth about discipline. As we listen to Pastor Mark we must pray for wisdom in dealing with each one of our children. God created each one to be different and will respond differently to discipline. The Bible tells us that Parents are to teach and model how to live life. That includes setting limits and setting boundaries for not just our children but for ourselves as well. Pastor Mark begins a very challenging series of messages on the discipline of our children. There are many different teachings on discipline out there for us to listen to, but the Bible teaches the truth about discipline. As we listen to Pastor Mark we must pray for wisdom in dealing with each one of our children. God created each one to be different and will respond differently to discipline. The Bible tells us that Parents are to teach and model how to live life. That includes setting limits and setting boundaries for not just our children but for ourselves as well. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000006122/LFL20150803.mp355ba5ca76ff3e.mp3 Mon, 03 Aug 2015 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer Pastor Mark gives all adults a challenge in today's teaching. Proverbs tells our children to listen to their parents, but in order for the children to listen the parents must be talking. Our child's discipleship MUST begin with at home with the parents. That means we need to make ourselves available to listen and talk to them. Pastor Mark challenged parents and grandparents alike to have time set aside to open God's Word and discuss it with our children. It must be a priority in the home. If the parents aren't teaching their children how to live right someone else will and that could lead to a dangerous place. Pastor Mark gives all adults a challenge in today's teaching. Proverbs tells our children to listen to their parents, but in order for the children to listen the parents must be talking. Our child's discipleship MUST begin with at home with the parents. That means we need to make ourselves available to listen and talk to them. Pastor Mark challenged parents and grandparents alike to have time set aside to open God's Word and discuss it with our children. It must be a priority in the home. If the parents aren't teaching their children how to live right someone else will and that could lead to a dangerous place. Pastor Mark gives all adults a challenge in today's teaching. Proverbs tells our children to listen to their parents, but in order for the children to listen the parents must be talking. Our child's discipleship MUST begin with at home with the parents. That means we need to make ourselves available to listen and talk to them. Pastor Mark challenged parents and grandparents alike to have time set aside to open God's Word and discuss it with our children. It must be a priority in the home. If the parents aren't teaching their children how to live right someone else will and that could lead to a dangerous place. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000005988/LFL20150731.mp355b157d7866e9.mp3 Fri, 31 Jul 2015 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer What is “peer pressure” according to the Bible? Pastor Mark will talk to adults and teens about this important topic. One of the biggest threats to your life is the pull to care more about what people think about you than what God thinks about you; to care more about what people want you to do, than what God commands you to do. This is because for better or worse, your close relationships will direct the life you live. Children are designed to imitate their parents. So, Pastor Mark challenges parents to teach and model how to live life. What is “peer pressure” according to the Bible? Pastor Mark will talk to adults and teens about this important topic. One of the biggest threats to your life is the pull to care more about what people think about you than what God thinks about you; to care more about what people want you to do, than what God commands you to do. This is because for better or worse, your close relationships will direct the life you live. Children are designed to imitate their parents. So, Pastor Mark challenges parents to teach and model how to live life. What is “peer pressure” according to the Bible? Pastor Mark will talk to adults and teens about this important topic. One of the biggest threats to your life is the pull to care more about what people think about you than what God thinks about you; to care more about what people want you to do, than what God commands you to do. This is because for better or worse, your close relationships will direct the life you live. Children are designed to imitate their parents. So, Pastor Mark challenges parents to teach and model how to live life. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000005989/LFL20150730.mp355b15838417d1.mp3 Thu, 30 Jul 2015 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer Proverbs are “rules of thumb” for living a life of faith in God's world. In today's message here on “Lessons for Living”, Pastor Mark shows us that Solomon addresses the son and encourages him to listen to the “rules of thumb” his father and mother teach him, because this instruction will prove to be a great prize for him. On the other hand, parents, especially fathers, should not ignore the emphasis in this book on their role in teaching their kids. Parents are the primary educators of their children in Proverbs, and that role should not be neglected. Proverbs are “rules of thumb” for living a life of faith in God's world. In today's message here on “Lessons for Living”, Pastor Mark shows us that Solomon addresses the son and encourages him to listen to the “rules of thumb” his father and mother teach him, because this instruction will prove to be a great prize for him. On the other hand, parents, especially fathers, should not ignore the emphasis in this book on their role in teaching their kids. Parents are the primary educators of their children in Proverbs, and that role should not be neglected. Proverbs are “rules of thumb” for living a life of faith in God's world. In today's message here on “Lessons for Living”, Pastor Mark shows us that Solomon addresses the son and encourages him to listen to the “rules of thumb” his father and mother teach him, because this instruction will prove to be a great prize for him. On the other hand, parents, especially fathers, should not ignore the emphasis in this book on their role in teaching their kids. Parents are the primary educators of their children in Proverbs, and that role should not be neglected. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000005990/LFL20150729.mp355b1589dd465a.mp3 Wed, 29 Jul 2015 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer When the reality of God's true nature has caused us to fall down in worship, we are then in the right position to gain wisdom. Wisdom is merely seeing life from God's perspective and responding accordingly. Wisdom is a priority, and we are told to seek it above all else. Proverbs is know as the wisdom book. Pastor Mark tells us that until our hearts are in a right relationship with God, we are unable to have the wisdom that Proverbs talks about. Without the fear of the Lord, we may gain knowledge of earthly things, but we are missing the one key that defines a wise person. When the reality of God's true nature has caused us to fall down in worship, we are then in the right position to gain wisdom. Wisdom is merely seeing life from God's perspective and responding accordingly. Wisdom is a priority, and we are told to seek it above all else. Proverbs is know as the wisdom book. Pastor Mark tells us that until our hearts are in a right relationship with God, we are unable to have the wisdom that Proverbs talks about. Without the fear of the Lord, we may gain knowledge of earthly things, but we are missing the one key that defines a wise person. When the reality of God's true nature has caused us to fall down in worship, we are then in the right position to gain wisdom. Wisdom is merely seeing life from God's perspective and responding accordingly. Wisdom is a priority, and we are told to seek it above all else. Proverbs is know as the wisdom book. Pastor Mark tells us that until our hearts are in a right relationship with God, we are unable to have the wisdom that Proverbs talks about. Without the fear of the Lord, we may gain knowledge of earthly things, but we are missing the one key that defines a wise person. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000005991/LFL20150728.mp355b158fb07e55.mp3 Tue, 28 Jul 2015 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer The link between the fear of God and wisdom means we cannot possess wisdom if we recreate God in our own image. Too many people want to “tame” God into a non-threatening nobody. But, if we redefine the Lord as a God that makes us feel comfortable, a buddy who exists simply to bless us and give us what we want, we will not fear Him in the way He deserves to be feared. The Lord God Almighty is far greater than that, and the fear of the Lord begins when we see Him in His majesty and power. Today Pastor Mark will challenge us to look at God in this way. The link between the fear of God and wisdom means we cannot possess wisdom if we recreate God in our own image. Too many people want to “tame” God into a non-threatening nobody. But, if we redefine the Lord as a God that makes us feel comfortable, a buddy who exists simply to bless us and give us what we want, we will not fear Him in the way He deserves to be feared. The Lord God Almighty is far greater than that, and the fear of the Lord begins when we see Him in His majesty and power. Today Pastor Mark will challenge us to look at God in this way. The link between the fear of God and wisdom means we cannot possess wisdom if we recreate God in our own image. Too many people want to “tame” God into a non-threatening nobody. But, if we redefine the Lord as a God that makes us feel comfortable, a buddy who exists simply to bless us and give us what we want, we will not fear Him in the way He deserves to be feared. The Lord God Almighty is far greater than that, and the fear of the Lord begins when we see Him in His majesty and power. Today Pastor Mark will challenge us to look at God in this way. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000005993/LFL20150727.mp355b15957968b5.mp3 Mon, 27 Jul 2015 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer God promises to give this wisdom and instruction to those that will humble themselves in a simple way and to those that become childlike in their approach to God. We must not take a prideful, nor a haughty attitude if we desire to receive knowledge and discretion from God. He gives His instruction only to the teachable and those that depend on God and not their own human reasoning. However, it does mean that we are not to just rely on our own logic and reasoning, but to bring God into our daily affairs so that we have access to the mind of Christ with His guidance and His wisdom. God promises to give this wisdom and instruction to those that will humble themselves in a simple way and to those that become childlike in their approach to God. We must not take a prideful, nor a haughty attitude if we desire to receive knowledge and discretion from God. He gives His instruction only to the teachable and those that depend on God and not their own human reasoning. However, it does mean that we are not to just rely on our own logic and reasoning, but to bring God into our daily affairs so that we have access to the mind of Christ with His guidance and His wisdom. God promises to give this wisdom and instruction to those that will humble themselves in a simple way and to those that become childlike in their approach to God. We must not take a prideful, nor a haughty attitude if we desire to receive knowledge and discretion from God. He gives His instruction only to the teachable and those that depend on God and not their own human reasoning. However, it does mean that we are not to just rely on our own logic and reasoning, but to bring God into our daily affairs so that we have access to the mind of Christ with His guidance and His wisdom. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000005980/LFL20150724.mp355b154753736a.mp3 Fri, 24 Jul 2015 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer We must know the author of the Holy Bible to be able to understand its Words. The Book will mean nothing to us without a relationship with Jesus Christ, God's Son. King Solomon gained the wisdom that he had because he had this relationship with God. We too, can become wise if we seek God with our whole heart and read the Book He gave to us. Pastor Mark will ask us if we have a right relationship with God? This is the key to understanding the writings from Solomon in the Book of Proverbs. The truly wise person is the one who fears the Lord. We must know the author of the Holy Bible to be able to understand its Words. The Book will mean nothing to us without a relationship with Jesus Christ, God's Son. King Solomon gained the wisdom that he had because he had this relationship with God. We too, can become wise if we seek God with our whole heart and read the Book He gave to us. Pastor Mark will ask us if we have a right relationship with God? This is the key to understanding the writings from Solomon in the Book of Proverbs. The truly wise person is the one who fears the Lord. We must know the author of the Holy Bible to be able to understand its Words. The Book will mean nothing to us without a relationship with Jesus Christ, God's Son. King Solomon gained the wisdom that he had because he had this relationship with God. We too, can become wise if we seek God with our whole heart and read the Book He gave to us. Pastor Mark will ask us if we have a right relationship with God? This is the key to understanding the writings from Solomon in the Book of Proverbs. The truly wise person is the one who fears the Lord. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000005984/LFL20150723.mp355b155898c002.mp3 Thu, 23 Jul 2015 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer Solomon was endowed with both spiritual and practical wisdom. When we have God's wisdom we will know what to do and how to do it. This will cause us to not only avoid those things that produce destructive results, but it will also help us to engage in those things that produce life and blessings. Wisdom is linked with instructions, so if we are to be wise we must follow the instruction of God written in the Bible. If we ask God to give us wisdom, we will receive not only His wisdom, but the ability to understand. Solomon was endowed with both spiritual and practical wisdom. When we have God's wisdom we will know what to do and how to do it. This will cause us to not only avoid those things that produce destructive results, but it will also help us to engage in those things that produce life and blessings. Wisdom is linked with instructions, so if we are to be wise we must follow the instruction of God written in the Bible. If we ask God to give us wisdom, we will receive not only His wisdom, but the ability to understand. Solomon was endowed with both spiritual and practical wisdom. When we have God's wisdom we will know what to do and how to do it. This will cause us to not only avoid those things that produce destructive results, but it will also help us to engage in those things that produce life and blessings. Wisdom is linked with instructions, so if we are to be wise we must follow the instruction of God written in the Bible. If we ask God to give us wisdom, we will receive not only His wisdom, but the ability to understand. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000005985/LFL20150722.mp355b155f2ab173.mp3 Wed, 22 Jul 2015 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer Solomon was endowed with both spiritual and practical wisdom. When we have God's wisdom we will know what to do and how to do it. This will cause us to not only avoid those things that produce destructive results, but it will also help us to engage in those things that produce life and blessings. Wisdom is linked with instructions, so if we are to be wise we must follow the instruction of God written in the Bible. If we ask God to give us wisdom, we will receive not only His wisdom, but the ability to understand. Solomon was endowed with both spiritual and practical wisdom. When we have God's wisdom we will know what to do and how to do it. This will cause us to not only avoid those things that produce destructive results, but it will also help us to engage in those things that produce life and blessings. Wisdom is linked with instructions, so if we are to be wise we must follow the instruction of God written in the Bible. If we ask God to give us wisdom, we will receive not only His wisdom, but the ability to understand. Solomon was endowed with both spiritual and practical wisdom. When we have God's wisdom we will know what to do and how to do it. This will cause us to not only avoid those things that produce destructive results, but it will also help us to engage in those things that produce life and blessings. Wisdom is linked with instructions, so if we are to be wise we must follow the instruction of God written in the Bible. If we ask God to give us wisdom, we will receive not only His wisdom, but the ability to understand. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000005986/LFL20150721.mp355b1565a5dd39.mp3 Tue, 21 Jul 2015 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer We can see the truth. We can tell the truth. So what is this truth? The truth is we are not beings without wills. We are beings capable of making decisions. We are beings capable of choosing between right and wrong, good and evil, God and Satan. The truth is, when we choose God, when we choose right, when we choose good, then we inherit God's protection. We see it played out everyday. When we go to a crime ridden neighborhood, we can see how choosing crime brings its own terrible punishment. But at the end of a Christian's life there is a great and precious prize...heaven. We can see the truth. We can tell the truth. So what is this truth? The truth is we are not beings without wills. We are beings capable of making decisions. We are beings capable of choosing between right and wrong, good and evil, God and Satan. The truth is, when we choose God, when we choose right, when we choose good, then we inherit God's protection. We see it played out everyday. When we go to a crime ridden neighborhood, we can see how choosing crime brings its own terrible punishment. But at the end of a Christian's life there is a great and precious prize...heaven. We can see the truth. We can tell the truth. So what is this truth? The truth is we are not beings without wills. We are beings capable of making decisions. We are beings capable of choosing between right and wrong, good and evil, God and Satan. The truth is, when we choose God, when we choose right, when we choose good, then we inherit God's protection. We see it played out everyday. When we go to a crime ridden neighborhood, we can see how choosing crime brings its own terrible punishment. But at the end of a Christian's life there is a great and precious prize...heaven. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000005987/LFL20150720.mp355b15748e102a.mp3 Mon, 20 Jul 2015 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer There are books upon books and volumes upon volumes written about Jesus Christ and eternal life. But all of those could be summed up in this, “Jesus loves me, this I know, for the Bible tells me so.” We are sinners and our sin separates us from God. The penalty of our sin is death. But driven by perfect love the just God became the Justifier. Being fully God, Jesus was the only one who could provide a sinless sacrifice. Being fully man, Jesus was the only one who can die on our behalf. Life...now and forever...is found in Jesus alone. Pastor Mark will give us an opportunity to have this eternal life. There are books upon books and volumes upon volumes written about Jesus Christ and eternal life. But all of those could be summed up in this, “Jesus loves me, this I know, for the Bible tells me so.” We are sinners and our sin separates us from God. The penalty of our sin is death. But driven by perfect love the just God became the Justifier. Being fully God, Jesus was the only one who could provide a sinless sacrifice. Being fully man, Jesus was the only one who can die on our behalf. Life...now and forever...is found in Jesus alone. Pastor Mark will give us an opportunity to have this eternal life. There are books upon books and volumes upon volumes written about Jesus Christ and eternal life. But all of those could be summed up in this, “Jesus loves me, this I know, for the Bible tells me so.” We are sinners and our sin separates us from God. The penalty of our sin is death. But driven by perfect love the just God became the Justifier. Being fully God, Jesus was the only one who could provide a sinless sacrifice. Being fully man, Jesus was the only one who can die on our behalf. Life...now and forever...is found in Jesus alone. Pastor Mark will give us an opportunity to have this eternal life. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000005751/LFL20150717.mp3559ebd54b2782.mp3 Fri, 17 Jul 2015 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer A Christian is not someone who does all the right things. A Christian is someone who has Jesus Christ in their heart, someone for whom Christ has come and died for. If you are unsure of where you are with Jesus, remember three things: the blood, the water, and the Spirit. The blood was for you. Blood had to be shed so our sins could be forgiven. The water signifies a new beginning and a desire to live a life like Jesus. Through the presence of the Spirit, we can be sure that Jesus is in us, for the Spirit comforts us when we doubt. The Spirit and Jesus are inseparable. A Christian is not someone who does all the right things. A Christian is someone who has Jesus Christ in their heart, someone for whom Christ has come and died for. If you are unsure of where you are with Jesus, remember three things: the blood, the water, and the Spirit. The blood was for you. Blood had to be shed so our sins could be forgiven. The water signifies a new beginning and a desire to live a life like Jesus. Through the presence of the Spirit, we can be sure that Jesus is in us, for the Spirit comforts us when we doubt. The Spirit and Jesus are inseparable. A Christian is not someone who does all the right things. A Christian is someone who has Jesus Christ in their heart, someone for whom Christ has come and died for. If you are unsure of where you are with Jesus, remember three things: the blood, the water, and the Spirit. The blood was for you. Blood had to be shed so our sins could be forgiven. The water signifies a new beginning and a desire to live a life like Jesus. Through the presence of the Spirit, we can be sure that Jesus is in us, for the Spirit comforts us when we doubt. The Spirit and Jesus are inseparable. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000005752/LFL20150716.mp3559ebdc8d74f4.mp3 Thu, 16 Jul 2015 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer We will hear an amazing truth in today's message! We are overcomers! Yes, it's true! It is not because of who we are that we overcome the world, it is because of who God is in us! It may seem at times that we are burdened and overcome by our life here on earth, but God knows better and He is able to take our circumstances and give us His life and peace in the midst of them. Whatever we have today to give Him, even it id is only repentance and fear, we need to hand it over to God, abide in Him and wait on Him to transform our lives so that we see more of Him. We will hear an amazing truth in today's message! We are overcomers! Yes, it's true! It is not because of who we are that we overcome the world, it is because of who God is in us! It may seem at times that we are burdened and overcome by our life here on earth, but God knows better and He is able to take our circumstances and give us His life and peace in the midst of them. Whatever we have today to give Him, even it id is only repentance and fear, we need to hand it over to God, abide in Him and wait on Him to transform our lives so that we see more of Him. We will hear an amazing truth in today's message! We are overcomers! Yes, it's true! It is not because of who we are that we overcome the world, it is because of who God is in us! It may seem at times that we are burdened and overcome by our life here on earth, but God knows better and He is able to take our circumstances and give us His life and peace in the midst of them. Whatever we have today to give Him, even it id is only repentance and fear, we need to hand it over to God, abide in Him and wait on Him to transform our lives so that we see more of Him. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000005754/LFL20150715.mp3559ebe30ab3ac.mp3 Wed, 15 Jul 2015 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer We are not naturally loving people...we are born sinners. But God loves us first, and then we are able to love Him. That's what we have been learning in the book of First John. Love is about obedience. Love is about not doing what we want or getting something we want or being treated a certain way. Love isn't merely a feeling. Rather, love is all about obeying God's commands. God's command is simple...to love others. Pastor Mark reminds us that love is a verb...it's action. Not just words. It's obedience and putting others first. A life of love is all about walking in love. We are not naturally loving people...we are born sinners. But God loves us first, and then we are able to love Him. That's what we have been learning in the book of First John. Love is about obedience. Love is about not doing what we want or getting something we want or being treated a certain way. Love isn't merely a feeling. Rather, love is all about obeying God's commands. God's command is simple...to love others. Pastor Mark reminds us that love is a verb...it's action. Not just words. It's obedience and putting others first. A life of love is all about walking in love. We are not naturally loving people...we are born sinners. But God loves us first, and then we are able to love Him. That's what we have been learning in the book of First John. Love is about obedience. Love is about not doing what we want or getting something we want or being treated a certain way. Love isn't merely a feeling. Rather, love is all about obeying God's commands. God's command is simple...to love others. Pastor Mark reminds us that love is a verb...it's action. Not just words. It's obedience and putting others first. A life of love is all about walking in love. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000005755/LFL20150714.mp3559ebea9be8cd.mp3 Tue, 14 Jul 2015 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer How will loving God and carrying out His commands make my children, my family, my friends know that I love them? It's simple really. When God created this world He not only set the standard for how we should live in relation to Him, He also set the standard of how to live in relation to one another. It all boils down to love, a word John used in three verses. We are to love each other unconditionally as God has loved us. Sounds hard, sounds impossible, and John claims that God's commands are not burdensome! Pastor Mark will remind us that it is all done through Jesus Christ. How will loving God and carrying out His commands make my children, my family, my friends know that I love them? It's simple really. When God created this world He not only set the standard for how we should live in relation to Him, He also set the standard of how to live in relation to one another. It all boils down to love, a word John used in three verses. We are to love each other unconditionally as God has loved us. Sounds hard, sounds impossible, and John claims that God's commands are not burdensome! Pastor Mark will remind us that it is all done through Jesus Christ. How will loving God and carrying out His commands make my children, my family, my friends know that I love them? It's simple really. When God created this world He not only set the standard for how we should live in relation to Him, He also set the standard of how to live in relation to one another. It all boils down to love, a word John used in three verses. We are to love each other unconditionally as God has loved us. Sounds hard, sounds impossible, and John claims that God's commands are not burdensome! Pastor Mark will remind us that it is all done through Jesus Christ. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000005756/LFL20150713.mp3559ebf0e3f859.mp3 Mon, 13 Jul 2015 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer One of the greatest things about God is love. Everything He has done for us flows out from His love. When you meet people who are full of hate, it is because they have never known or accepted love for themselves. When we are allow God's love to be poured into us, we can't help but be obedient and pour God's love into other people. This is what Pastor Mark has been telling us during his teaching in 1 John. See, love is a verb. That means it is an action word. We must DO love! We must show people this kind of love. It's not just words...it's action! One of the greatest things about God is love. Everything He has done for us flows out from His love. When you meet people who are full of hate, it is because they have never known or accepted love for themselves. When we are allow God's love to be poured into us, we can't help but be obedient and pour God's love into other people. This is what Pastor Mark has been telling us during his teaching in 1 John. See, love is a verb. That means it is an action word. We must DO love! We must show people this kind of love. It's not just words...it's action! One of the greatest things about God is love. Everything He has done for us flows out from His love. When you meet people who are full of hate, it is because they have never known or accepted love for themselves. When we are allow God's love to be poured into us, we can't help but be obedient and pour God's love into other people. This is what Pastor Mark has been telling us during his teaching in 1 John. See, love is a verb. That means it is an action word. We must DO love! We must show people this kind of love. It's not just words...it's action! http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000005633/LFL20150710.mp355956b8977f21.mp3 Fri, 10 Jul 2015 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer In Jesus we see what true love is: love breaks down barriers and overcomes obstacles. This love endures rejection and misunderstanding to bring reconciliation, healing, peace, and life. In Christ, we see God's great commitment to love us to perfection, to do all that is necessary to give us the fullness of love. So, in today's message, Pastor Mark encourages us to love one another. If God is love, then that means this is what we were created for...to love each other in Christ. And in doing so the world will see Jesus through us. In Jesus we see what true love is: love breaks down barriers and overcomes obstacles. This love endures rejection and misunderstanding to bring reconciliation, healing, peace, and life. In Christ, we see God's great commitment to love us to perfection, to do all that is necessary to give us the fullness of love. So, in today's message, Pastor Mark encourages us to love one another. If God is love, then that means this is what we were created for...to love each other in Christ. And in doing so the world will see Jesus through us. In Jesus we see what true love is: love breaks down barriers and overcomes obstacles. This love endures rejection and misunderstanding to bring reconciliation, healing, peace, and life. In Christ, we see God's great commitment to love us to perfection, to do all that is necessary to give us the fullness of love. So, in today's message, Pastor Mark encourages us to love one another. If God is love, then that means this is what we were created for...to love each other in Christ. And in doing so the world will see Jesus through us. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000005634/LFL20150709.mp355956bed17cb9.mp3 Thu, 09 Jul 2015 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer Suppose you think that you have discerned something. A good test of whether this discernment is from God or Satan is to measure it against God's Word. Does your discernment lead you to help, heal, love or share? Doe it lead towards purity of the Body of Christ? Then the Holy Spirit may have given you His perspective: the truth with love. But if your discernment brings scandal, bitterness or a desire to separate yourself from the body of Christ, then it is not of God. Pastor Mark continues to teach us how to have discernment and grow in it. Suppose you think that you have discerned something. A good test of whether this discernment is from God or Satan is to measure it against God's Word. Does your discernment lead you to help, heal, love or share? Doe it lead towards purity of the Body of Christ? Then the Holy Spirit may have given you His perspective: the truth with love. But if your discernment brings scandal, bitterness or a desire to separate yourself from the body of Christ, then it is not of God. Pastor Mark continues to teach us how to have discernment and grow in it. Suppose you think that you have discerned something. A good test of whether this discernment is from God or Satan is to measure it against God's Word. Does your discernment lead you to help, heal, love or share? Doe it lead towards purity of the Body of Christ? Then the Holy Spirit may have given you His perspective: the truth with love. But if your discernment brings scandal, bitterness or a desire to separate yourself from the body of Christ, then it is not of God. Pastor Mark continues to teach us how to have discernment and grow in it. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000005635/LFL20150708.mp355956c486b1c0.mp3 Wed, 08 Jul 2015 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer Pastor Mark will warn us of wolves posing as sheep, just waiting to catch us in their snares. Some even believe that they're correct in their doctrine. They don't necessarily have hurtful motives, they're just wrong. False doctrines can seem harmless, even wise. They can feel right to man, but in the end, they lead us away from the one true God. We shouldn't fear these deceptions, rather we should seek Godly wisdom. Discernment acquired through the Holy Spirit keeps us on the right path. Such false teaching will be obvious to us if we walk in Truth. We won't have to sniff out false teaching if we're truly familiar with God's Truth. Pastor Mark will warn us of wolves posing as sheep, just waiting to catch us in their snares. Some even believe that they're correct in their doctrine. They don't necessarily have hurtful motives, they're just wrong. False doctrines can seem harmless, even wise. They can feel right to man, but in the end, they lead us away from the one true God. We shouldn't fear these deceptions, rather we should seek Godly wisdom. Discernment acquired through the Holy Spirit keeps us on the right path. Such false teaching will be obvious to us if we walk in Truth. We won't have to sniff out false teaching if we're truly familiar with God's Truth. Pastor Mark will warn us of wolves posing as sheep, just waiting to catch us in their snares. Some even believe that they're correct in their doctrine. They don't necessarily have hurtful motives, they're just wrong. False doctrines can seem harmless, even wise. They can feel right to man, but in the end, they lead us away from the one true God. We shouldn't fear these deceptions, rather we should seek Godly wisdom. Discernment acquired through the Holy Spirit keeps us on the right path. Such false teaching will be obvious to us if we walk in Truth. We won't have to sniff out false teaching if we're truly familiar with God's Truth. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000005636/LFL20150707.mp355956ca4d5367.mp3 Tue, 07 Jul 2015 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer There are a lot of “spiritual” people and things out there today. Take a look around your Christian bookstores and you'll see a wide range of products all claiming to be spiritual. As Christ followers, we have to be on guard against false doctrine. Pastor Mark will tell us that it is our duty to be mindful of what we're being taught about the gospel. John warns us of such things in today's passage of Scripture drawing attention to those that teach a deceitful philosophy and keep our attentions on worldly ideas rather than the things that Jesus teaches us. There are a lot of “spiritual” people and things out there today. Take a look around your Christian bookstores and you'll see a wide range of products all claiming to be spiritual. As Christ followers, we have to be on guard against false doctrine. Pastor Mark will tell us that it is our duty to be mindful of what we're being taught about the gospel. John warns us of such things in today's passage of Scripture drawing attention to those that teach a deceitful philosophy and keep our attentions on worldly ideas rather than the things that Jesus teaches us. There are a lot of “spiritual” people and things out there today. Take a look around your Christian bookstores and you'll see a wide range of products all claiming to be spiritual. As Christ followers, we have to be on guard against false doctrine. Pastor Mark will tell us that it is our duty to be mindful of what we're being taught about the gospel. John warns us of such things in today's passage of Scripture drawing attention to those that teach a deceitful philosophy and keep our attentions on worldly ideas rather than the things that Jesus teaches us. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000005637/LFL20150706.mp355956d14c6525.mp3 Mon, 06 Jul 2015 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer How many language, speech and speaking courses can you find in your college course book? Think about it! But, can you find even one class on listening? There is such a lack of good listening skills in this day and age that we have to pay someone money just to listen to us. It seems that we have lot's to say but we are not very good at listening. But Pastor Mark will tell us that God has many things He desires to reveal to us...but we're always talking! He will challenge us to do less talking and more listening. You will be amazed at what God has to tell you! How many language, speech and speaking courses can you find in your college course book? Think about it! But, can you find even one class on listening? There is such a lack of good listening skills in this day and age that we have to pay someone money just to listen to us. It seems that we have lot's to say but we are not very good at listening. But Pastor Mark will tell us that God has many things He desires to reveal to us...but we're always talking! He will challenge us to do less talking and more listening. You will be amazed at what God has to tell you! How many language, speech and speaking courses can you find in your college course book? Think about it! But, can you find even one class on listening? There is such a lack of good listening skills in this day and age that we have to pay someone money just to listen to us. It seems that we have lot's to say but we are not very good at listening. But Pastor Mark will tell us that God has many things He desires to reveal to us...but we're always talking! He will challenge us to do less talking and more listening. You will be amazed at what God has to tell you! http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000005486/LFL20150703.mp3558c017b89844.mp3 Fri, 03 Jul 2015 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer The Father loves the Son with a perfect love throughout eternity. That is the love that Jesus has for you! Do you want God to continue to work on you, staying in that perfect love? Then you must obey His commands, just as He obeyed His Father's commands and remained in His love. He summed them up by saying that you must love the Lord your God with your all and your neighbor as yourself. That is love in action. That is only possible when we remain in Jesus. The key to remaining and abiding in God is obedience in His commands. Then our relationship will grow deeper and deeper. The Father loves the Son with a perfect love throughout eternity. That is the love that Jesus has for you! Do you want God to continue to work on you, staying in that perfect love? Then you must obey His commands, just as He obeyed His Father's commands and remained in His love. He summed them up by saying that you must love the Lord your God with your all and your neighbor as yourself. That is love in action. That is only possible when we remain in Jesus. The key to remaining and abiding in God is obedience in His commands. Then our relationship will grow deeper and deeper. The Father loves the Son with a perfect love throughout eternity. That is the love that Jesus has for you! Do you want God to continue to work on you, staying in that perfect love? Then you must obey His commands, just as He obeyed His Father's commands and remained in His love. He summed them up by saying that you must love the Lord your God with your all and your neighbor as yourself. That is love in action. That is only possible when we remain in Jesus. The key to remaining and abiding in God is obedience in His commands. Then our relationship will grow deeper and deeper. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000005487/LFL20150702.mp3558c01ea38711.mp3 Thu, 02 Jul 2015 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer When we are in union with Christ, and we allow God to work in our lives, He removes those things that would inhibit growth. When we are pruned we bear even more fruit. It may seem at times that God is removing things from our lives that are beautiful and good, but He has something more beautiful and better in store for us. Pastor Mark will tells us that there are things even in the ministry of Calvary Chapel Melbourne that God is in the process of taking away. But He is replacing it with better ways to minister. It's all part of continuing in a vibrant personal relationship with God. When we are in union with Christ, and we allow God to work in our lives, He removes those things that would inhibit growth. When we are pruned we bear even more fruit. It may seem at times that God is removing things from our lives that are beautiful and good, but He has something more beautiful and better in store for us. Pastor Mark will tells us that there are things even in the ministry of Calvary Chapel Melbourne that God is in the process of taking away. But He is replacing it with better ways to minister. It's all part of continuing in a vibrant personal relationship with God. When we are in union with Christ, and we allow God to work in our lives, He removes those things that would inhibit growth. When we are pruned we bear even more fruit. It may seem at times that God is removing things from our lives that are beautiful and good, but He has something more beautiful and better in store for us. Pastor Mark will tells us that there are things even in the ministry of Calvary Chapel Melbourne that God is in the process of taking away. But He is replacing it with better ways to minister. It's all part of continuing in a vibrant personal relationship with God. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000005488/LFL20150701.mp3558c024d169b6.mp3 Wed, 01 Jul 2015 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer How's your prayer life? Do you constantly pray within God's will for your life? When God speaks do you hear Him? These are questions that Pastor Mark will be asking us during today's message. Prayer is so much more than those cursory, mindless, thoughtless, repetitive prayers so many of us pray so many times. It's so much more than bowing our heads and speaking a few words to God About what we want. Prayer is direct communion with God. It is spending time with Jesus, because we want to. It is opening ourselves to Him, and surrendering our will to His. Prayer is something we should do constantly. How's your prayer life? Do you constantly pray within God's will for your life? When God speaks do you hear Him? These are questions that Pastor Mark will be asking us during today's message. Prayer is so much more than those cursory, mindless, thoughtless, repetitive prayers so many of us pray so many times. It's so much more than bowing our heads and speaking a few words to God About what we want. Prayer is direct communion with God. It is spending time with Jesus, because we want to. It is opening ourselves to Him, and surrendering our will to His. Prayer is something we should do constantly. How's your prayer life? Do you constantly pray within God's will for your life? When God speaks do you hear Him? These are questions that Pastor Mark will be asking us during today's message. Prayer is so much more than those cursory, mindless, thoughtless, repetitive prayers so many of us pray so many times. It's so much more than bowing our heads and speaking a few words to God About what we want. Prayer is direct communion with God. It is spending time with Jesus, because we want to. It is opening ourselves to Him, and surrendering our will to His. Prayer is something we should do constantly. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000005490/LFL20150630.mp3558c02b6ae1f6.mp3 Tue, 30 Jun 2015 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer The only prayers God answers are the ones prayed according to His will. If you are an obedient believer, you will fashion your prayers in line with what Scripture says about His will. The answered prayer that follows God's will will bring you confidence and assurance. Some believers miss out on that assurance because of their skimpy prayer life, which obviously results in few answered prayers. How sad for them, and how disappointing for God, because He would do so much more for those Christians if they would only ask Him. The only prayers God answers are the ones prayed according to His will. If you are an obedient believer, you will fashion your prayers in line with what Scripture says about His will. The answered prayer that follows God's will will bring you confidence and assurance. Some believers miss out on that assurance because of their skimpy prayer life, which obviously results in few answered prayers. How sad for them, and how disappointing for God, because He would do so much more for those Christians if they would only ask Him. The only prayers God answers are the ones prayed according to His will. If you are an obedient believer, you will fashion your prayers in line with what Scripture says about His will. The answered prayer that follows God's will will bring you confidence and assurance. Some believers miss out on that assurance because of their skimpy prayer life, which obviously results in few answered prayers. How sad for them, and how disappointing for God, because He would do so much more for those Christians if they would only ask Him. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000005491/LFL20150629.mp3558c030f6983c.mp3 Mon, 29 Jun 2015 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer What is pleasing in the sight of God? That first and foremost we rise each day with a hunger to seek Him. It must be that we are driven by a need to be in His presence. We must examine ourselves. Is our relationship with our Father eroding away because we are not spending time with Him? Pastor Mark will remind us in today's message that prayer maintains our relationship with God. We may not be living in gross sin or rebellion but other things may be causing distance to happen between God and us. Pastor Mark will challenge us about our prayer life with God. What is pleasing in the sight of God? That first and foremost we rise each day with a hunger to seek Him. It must be that we are driven by a need to be in His presence. We must examine ourselves. Is our relationship with our Father eroding away because we are not spending time with Him? Pastor Mark will remind us in today's message that prayer maintains our relationship with God. We may not be living in gross sin or rebellion but other things may be causing distance to happen between God and us. Pastor Mark will challenge us about our prayer life with God. What is pleasing in the sight of God? That first and foremost we rise each day with a hunger to seek Him. It must be that we are driven by a need to be in His presence. We must examine ourselves. Is our relationship with our Father eroding away because we are not spending time with Him? Pastor Mark will remind us in today's message that prayer maintains our relationship with God. We may not be living in gross sin or rebellion but other things may be causing distance to happen between God and us. Pastor Mark will challenge us about our prayer life with God. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000005392/LFL20150626.mp355830dac938f9.mp3 Fri, 26 Jun 2015 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer God loves you! Even if you believe you are the worst sinner in the world. He loves you! Do you believe you have committed the sin that God can't forgive? This is not God's desire for you. These are lies that Satan wants you to believe. Moving backwards is a choice we make because we believe the lies of the enemy that nothing can change. WRONG! Don't stay in that place where the enemy can defeat you. Pastor Mark will tell us that we can begin to move forward from wherever we are and know that there is NO condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus. God loves you! Even if you believe you are the worst sinner in the world. He loves you! Do you believe you have committed the sin that God can't forgive? This is not God's desire for you. These are lies that Satan wants you to believe. Moving backwards is a choice we make because we believe the lies of the enemy that nothing can change. WRONG! Don't stay in that place where the enemy can defeat you. Pastor Mark will tell us that we can begin to move forward from wherever we are and know that there is NO condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus. God loves you! Even if you believe you are the worst sinner in the world. He loves you! Do you believe you have committed the sin that God can't forgive? This is not God's desire for you. These are lies that Satan wants you to believe. Moving backwards is a choice we make because we believe the lies of the enemy that nothing can change. WRONG! Don't stay in that place where the enemy can defeat you. Pastor Mark will tell us that we can begin to move forward from wherever we are and know that there is NO condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000005393/LFL20150625.mp355830e22d3cac.mp3 Thu, 25 Jun 2015 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer Do you want to reach people? Do you want to see lives be changed? Do you want to leave a legacy for people to remember? It is very simple. LOVE PEOPLE! Remember that while you were a sinner, God loved even you! He still went to the cross for you! Pastor Mark encourages us to let this be the foundation of all that we do and then step back and watch God open up opportunities. We can step back and watch God change the hearts and lives of those people around you. We are no longer condemned, but rather loved by God who has forgiven even the worst sinner. Do you want to reach people? Do you want to see lives be changed? Do you want to leave a legacy for people to remember? It is very simple. LOVE PEOPLE! Remember that while you were a sinner, God loved even you! He still went to the cross for you! Pastor Mark encourages us to let this be the foundation of all that we do and then step back and watch God open up opportunities. We can step back and watch God change the hearts and lives of those people around you. We are no longer condemned, but rather loved by God who has forgiven even the worst sinner. Do you want to reach people? Do you want to see lives be changed? Do you want to leave a legacy for people to remember? It is very simple. LOVE PEOPLE! Remember that while you were a sinner, God loved even you! He still went to the cross for you! Pastor Mark encourages us to let this be the foundation of all that we do and then step back and watch God open up opportunities. We can step back and watch God change the hearts and lives of those people around you. We are no longer condemned, but rather loved by God who has forgiven even the worst sinner. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000005395/LFL20150624.mp355830e8dde745.mp3 Wed, 24 Jun 2015 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer In today's message, Pastor Mark reviewed the first 3 Healthy Spiritually Indicators with us. We must be personally involved with our church family. Then we must live a life that is full of compassion and generosity. And when we are doing the first two indicators, we will be loving and loving in action not just words. Sometimes it's just so hard to practice this kind of love. But we must be intentional about it. You can start with a simple prayer asking God to bring someone into your life who has a need. This doesn't come overnight, but it can become a quality in our lives when we seek to make it one. In today's message, Pastor Mark reviewed the first 3 Healthy Spiritually Indicators with us. We must be personally involved with our church family. Then we must live a life that is full of compassion and generosity. And when we are doing the first two indicators, we will be loving and loving in action not just words. Sometimes it's just so hard to practice this kind of love. But we must be intentional about it. You can start with a simple prayer asking God to bring someone into your life who has a need. This doesn't come overnight, but it can become a quality in our lives when we seek to make it one. In today's message, Pastor Mark reviewed the first 3 Healthy Spiritually Indicators with us. We must be personally involved with our church family. Then we must live a life that is full of compassion and generosity. And when we are doing the first two indicators, we will be loving and loving in action not just words. Sometimes it's just so hard to practice this kind of love. But we must be intentional about it. You can start with a simple prayer asking God to bring someone into your life who has a need. This doesn't come overnight, but it can become a quality in our lives when we seek to make it one. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000005396/LFL20150623.mp355830ef724d38.mp3 Tue, 23 Jun 2015 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer Christ is a great example of what real love is. His love was demonstrated by His sacrificial love on the cross. He died, not for His sins, but for the sins of the world. His sacrificial love was so great that words cannot express it. John urges us in 1 John 3 to lay down our life for our brothers, and our sisters, and even our enemies. This is a wordless, speechless love that transmits volumes. It is pure love when we die to our own desires and needs, to give to others. We will show our love by giving ourselves away, without expecting anything back. Christ is a great example of what real love is. His love was demonstrated by His sacrificial love on the cross. He died, not for His sins, but for the sins of the world. His sacrificial love was so great that words cannot express it. John urges us in 1 John 3 to lay down our life for our brothers, and our sisters, and even our enemies. This is a wordless, speechless love that transmits volumes. It is pure love when we die to our own desires and needs, to give to others. We will show our love by giving ourselves away, without expecting anything back. Christ is a great example of what real love is. His love was demonstrated by His sacrificial love on the cross. He died, not for His sins, but for the sins of the world. His sacrificial love was so great that words cannot express it. John urges us in 1 John 3 to lay down our life for our brothers, and our sisters, and even our enemies. This is a wordless, speechless love that transmits volumes. It is pure love when we die to our own desires and needs, to give to others. We will show our love by giving ourselves away, without expecting anything back. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000005282/LFL20150619.mp3557a01027361b.mp3 Fri, 19 Jun 2015 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer What is God's view of love, and what does He teach us about love? Love is not an option...it is a command! We will learn from Pastor Mark that love is a verb. It requires action more than words. It's more than flowers and candy. It requires action and sacrifice. Pastor Mark will show us that love without action is not love at all. Christ is the greatest example of love. God designed all people to believe and then belong to His family. We must become others focused. And sometimes this means sacrifice and service. It means giving of ourselves, our time, our energy and sometimes our money. What is God's view of love, and what does He teach us about love? Love is not an option...it is a command! We will learn from Pastor Mark that love is a verb. It requires action more than words. It's more than flowers and candy. It requires action and sacrifice. Pastor Mark will show us that love without action is not love at all. Christ is the greatest example of love. God designed all people to believe and then belong to His family. We must become others focused. And sometimes this means sacrifice and service. It means giving of ourselves, our time, our energy and sometimes our money. What is God's view of love, and what does He teach us about love? Love is not an option...it is a command! We will learn from Pastor Mark that love is a verb. It requires action more than words. It's more than flowers and candy. It requires action and sacrifice. Pastor Mark will show us that love without action is not love at all. Christ is the greatest example of love. God designed all people to believe and then belong to His family. We must become others focused. And sometimes this means sacrifice and service. It means giving of ourselves, our time, our energy and sometimes our money. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000005283/LFL20150618.mp3557a01b01e020.mp3 Thu, 18 Jun 2015 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer Salvation means rescue. And there are multitudes of sincere people trying to rescue the world from the many symptoms they imagine are most threatening. God called every Christ-follower to go out into the world and “rescue” the lost. The people who are drowning as their boat fills up with water. Pastor Mark will tell us that we are to infiltrate the world. That means that we shouldn't stay in our pretty churches with their towering steeples. We need to go out into the world like Jesus did and love those who are lost and hurting. Tell them about the hope that is only found in Jesus Christ. Salvation means rescue. And there are multitudes of sincere people trying to rescue the world from the many symptoms they imagine are most threatening. God called every Christ-follower to go out into the world and “rescue” the lost. The people who are drowning as their boat fills up with water. Pastor Mark will tell us that we are to infiltrate the world. That means that we shouldn't stay in our pretty churches with their towering steeples. We need to go out into the world like Jesus did and love those who are lost and hurting. Tell them about the hope that is only found in Jesus Christ. Salvation means rescue. And there are multitudes of sincere people trying to rescue the world from the many symptoms they imagine are most threatening. God called every Christ-follower to go out into the world and “rescue” the lost. The people who are drowning as their boat fills up with water. Pastor Mark will tell us that we are to infiltrate the world. That means that we shouldn't stay in our pretty churches with their towering steeples. We need to go out into the world like Jesus did and love those who are lost and hurting. Tell them about the hope that is only found in Jesus Christ. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000005284/LFL20150617.mp3557a020d81751.mp3 Wed, 17 Jun 2015 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer Nowhere in the Bible do we find a dictionary type definition of love. God's Word, however, does tell us through example what love is. 1 John 4:11 tells us “if God so loved us, we also ought to love one another.” This means that we are to love others the same way Jesus loves us. WOW! That is a big order. In fact, it is impossible unless we have first committed our lives-once for all-to the simple truth that our lives do not belong to us. Our lives belong to God. The only “right we have is the wonderful privilege of allowing His character to manifest itself through me. Nowhere in the Bible do we find a dictionary type definition of love. God's Word, however, does tell us through example what love is. 1 John 4:11 tells us “if God so loved us, we also ought to love one another.” This means that we are to love others the same way Jesus loves us. WOW! That is a big order. In fact, it is impossible unless we have first committed our lives-once for all-to the simple truth that our lives do not belong to us. Our lives belong to God. The only “right we have is the wonderful privilege of allowing His character to manifest itself through me. Nowhere in the Bible do we find a dictionary type definition of love. God's Word, however, does tell us through example what love is. 1 John 4:11 tells us “if God so loved us, we also ought to love one another.” This means that we are to love others the same way Jesus loves us. WOW! That is a big order. In fact, it is impossible unless we have first committed our lives-once for all-to the simple truth that our lives do not belong to us. Our lives belong to God. The only “right we have is the wonderful privilege of allowing His character to manifest itself through me. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000005285/LFL20150616.mp3557a026a1d435.mp3 Tue, 16 Jun 2015 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer As Christ-followers we are created in the image of God, and redeemed to be His Child. Then, if we are truly God's child, Pastor Mark will tell us that we should bear a family resemblance in all our attitudes and behaviors. Whenever we find that we do not think as God thinks or act as Christ would act, we do not really need to excuse or even to “work on” the specific sin or weakness. What we need to do is to strengthen our family ties so that we will naturally exhibit our family resemblance. This requires honesty about our own sin, fellowship with other Christians and a love for others. As Christ-followers we are created in the image of God, and redeemed to be His Child. Then, if we are truly God's child, Pastor Mark will tell us that we should bear a family resemblance in all our attitudes and behaviors. Whenever we find that we do not think as God thinks or act as Christ would act, we do not really need to excuse or even to “work on” the specific sin or weakness. What we need to do is to strengthen our family ties so that we will naturally exhibit our family resemblance. This requires honesty about our own sin, fellowship with other Christians and a love for others. As Christ-followers we are created in the image of God, and redeemed to be His Child. Then, if we are truly God's child, Pastor Mark will tell us that we should bear a family resemblance in all our attitudes and behaviors. Whenever we find that we do not think as God thinks or act as Christ would act, we do not really need to excuse or even to “work on” the specific sin or weakness. What we need to do is to strengthen our family ties so that we will naturally exhibit our family resemblance. This requires honesty about our own sin, fellowship with other Christians and a love for others. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000005286/LFL20150615.mp3557a02c57bdc7.mp3 Mon, 15 Jun 2015 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer The world cannot understand why Christians are so concerned about sexual sin. Indeed, we seem to be overly concerned about the sexual sins of the world. But, as Pastor Mark will explain, sexual sins affect your body. The Christian's body is supposed to be dedicated to God like the vessels of the Temple, for holy use. When it is used for sexual sin, it is defiling the temple of the Holy Spirit. The best way to avoid temptation is to run from it. If you linger around temptation, eventually it will get you. Don't just walk away, run! Sexual immorality, while capturing your body, will also capture your thought life. The world cannot understand why Christians are so concerned about sexual sin. Indeed, we seem to be overly concerned about the sexual sins of the world. But, as Pastor Mark will explain, sexual sins affect your body. The Christian's body is supposed to be dedicated to God like the vessels of the Temple, for holy use. When it is used for sexual sin, it is defiling the temple of the Holy Spirit. The best way to avoid temptation is to run from it. If you linger around temptation, eventually it will get you. Don't just walk away, run! Sexual immorality, while capturing your body, will also capture your thought life. The world cannot understand why Christians are so concerned about sexual sin. Indeed, we seem to be overly concerned about the sexual sins of the world. But, as Pastor Mark will explain, sexual sins affect your body. The Christian's body is supposed to be dedicated to God like the vessels of the Temple, for holy use. When it is used for sexual sin, it is defiling the temple of the Holy Spirit. The best way to avoid temptation is to run from it. If you linger around temptation, eventually it will get you. Don't just walk away, run! Sexual immorality, while capturing your body, will also capture your thought life. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000005191/LFL20150612.mp35570883c18e97.mp3 Fri, 12 Jun 2015 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer It is a fact that all people are slaves. People are either slaves to sin or slaves to the Lord Jesus Christ. People who have not repented of their sins and believed the gospel are slaves to sin. People who have repented of their sins and believed the gospel are slaves to the Lord Jesus Christ but can live as slaves of sin if they choose to. When we obey sin, the consequences of our actions lead to death-death of relationships, emotions, and our physical body. Are you a slave to sin? Have you believed the gospel, but are living as a slave to sin? Pastor Mark will offer us a way to break free from this bondage. It is a fact that all people are slaves. People are either slaves to sin or slaves to the Lord Jesus Christ. People who have not repented of their sins and believed the gospel are slaves to sin. People who have repented of their sins and believed the gospel are slaves to the Lord Jesus Christ but can live as slaves of sin if they choose to. When we obey sin, the consequences of our actions lead to death-death of relationships, emotions, and our physical body. Are you a slave to sin? Have you believed the gospel, but are living as a slave to sin? Pastor Mark will offer us a way to break free from this bondage. It is a fact that all people are slaves. People are either slaves to sin or slaves to the Lord Jesus Christ. People who have not repented of their sins and believed the gospel are slaves to sin. People who have repented of their sins and believed the gospel are slaves to the Lord Jesus Christ but can live as slaves of sin if they choose to. When we obey sin, the consequences of our actions lead to death-death of relationships, emotions, and our physical body. Are you a slave to sin? Have you believed the gospel, but are living as a slave to sin? Pastor Mark will offer us a way to break free from this bondage. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000005192/LFL20150611.mp3557088bc47128.mp3 Thu, 11 Jun 2015 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer You've probably read plenty of how-to articles. Maybe you've even given a class presentation on how to make a make a peanut butter and jelly sandwich. In First John Chapter Three, John gives his own how-to article: How to Stop Sinning. He tells us that Jesus came to remove our sins and destroy the works of the Devil. We can't destroy the works of the devil without Jesus. The key is to continue to abide in Jesus. No one who stays and lives in Jesus will keep on sinning. We can't keep on sinning because God has transformed our lives. It's that simple-keep abiding. You've probably read plenty of how-to articles. Maybe you've even given a class presentation on how to make a make a peanut butter and jelly sandwich. In First John Chapter Three, John gives his own how-to article: How to Stop Sinning. He tells us that Jesus came to remove our sins and destroy the works of the Devil. We can't destroy the works of the devil without Jesus. The key is to continue to abide in Jesus. No one who stays and lives in Jesus will keep on sinning. We can't keep on sinning because God has transformed our lives. It's that simple-keep abiding. You've probably read plenty of how-to articles. Maybe you've even given a class presentation on how to make a make a peanut butter and jelly sandwich. In First John Chapter Three, John gives his own how-to article: How to Stop Sinning. He tells us that Jesus came to remove our sins and destroy the works of the Devil. We can't destroy the works of the devil without Jesus. The key is to continue to abide in Jesus. No one who stays and lives in Jesus will keep on sinning. We can't keep on sinning because God has transformed our lives. It's that simple-keep abiding. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000005193/LFL20150610.mp35570891f41976.mp3 Wed, 10 Jun 2015 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer Pastor Mark will address a very serious topic in today's message. Satan will use whatever he can to kill, steal and destroy. He aims at any and everyone who will fall prey to his schemes. Sometimes it's just a look at an inappropriate ad on a website. That is the bait on the hook. Then we click on it and he reels the viewer in to get a better look. It may look innocent to begin with. But it's not! It pulls the viewer deeper and deeper until the viewer is tangled in a deadly web of deceit. That is his only goal. To Kill, steal and destroy what God has purposed for good and beautiful. Listen at the end of the message and we will have more information on the video he talks about. Pastor Mark will address a very serious topic in today's message. Satan will use whatever he can to kill, steal and destroy. He aims at any and everyone who will fall prey to his schemes. Sometimes it's just a look at an inappropriate ad on a website. That is the bait on the hook. Then we click on it and he reels the viewer in to get a better look. It may look innocent to begin with. But it's not! It pulls the viewer deeper and deeper until the viewer is tangled in a deadly web of deceit. That is his only goal. To Kill, steal and destroy what God has purposed for good and beautiful. Listen at the end of the message and we will have more information on the video he talks about. Pastor Mark will address a very serious topic in today's message. Satan will use whatever he can to kill, steal and destroy. He aims at any and everyone who will fall prey to his schemes. Sometimes it's just a look at an inappropriate ad on a website. That is the bait on the hook. Then we click on it and he reels the viewer in to get a better look. It may look innocent to begin with. But it's not! It pulls the viewer deeper and deeper until the viewer is tangled in a deadly web of deceit. That is his only goal. To Kill, steal and destroy what God has purposed for good and beautiful. Listen at the end of the message and we will have more information on the video he talks about. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000005194/LFL20150609.mp35570897725bfd.mp3 Tue, 09 Jun 2015 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer Pastor Mark will clearly state today that sinful actions are of the devil. It began at the beginning of time in Genesis and continues today. Those who are not yet Christ-followers live under the influence of the Evil One and are seduced by him. But Jesus came to take away our sins and to destroy the devil's work. God came in flesh to undo the work of Satan. Christ did not come only to stop Satan from killing, stealing, and destroying, but also to adopt us into a new family-to redeem us from being the devil's children to being God's children. Our adoption was a rescue mission. Pastor Mark will clearly state today that sinful actions are of the devil. It began at the beginning of time in Genesis and continues today. Those who are not yet Christ-followers live under the influence of the Evil One and are seduced by him. But Jesus came to take away our sins and to destroy the devil's work. God came in flesh to undo the work of Satan. Christ did not come only to stop Satan from killing, stealing, and destroying, but also to adopt us into a new family-to redeem us from being the devil's children to being God's children. Our adoption was a rescue mission. Pastor Mark will clearly state today that sinful actions are of the devil. It began at the beginning of time in Genesis and continues today. Those who are not yet Christ-followers live under the influence of the Evil One and are seduced by him. But Jesus came to take away our sins and to destroy the devil's work. God came in flesh to undo the work of Satan. Christ did not come only to stop Satan from killing, stealing, and destroying, but also to adopt us into a new family-to redeem us from being the devil's children to being God's children. Our adoption was a rescue mission. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000005195/LFL20150608.mp3557089cdc4fdc.mp3 Mon, 08 Jun 2015 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer When you commit yourself to sin, it becomes more than just something that you are doing. Everyone justifies themselves when they sin, but you cannot justify yourself before God who can see the corruption that permeates your being every time you defy God's laws. Do you ever justify sin? Our society uses euphemisms on sin. For an example-they follow their sexual preference, engage in alternate lifestyles, or simply decide what truth is fro themselves instead of God's truth. Simply changing the name to something more palatable does nothing to divert God's condemnation to sin. When you commit yourself to sin, it becomes more than just something that you are doing. Everyone justifies themselves when they sin, but you cannot justify yourself before God who can see the corruption that permeates your being every time you defy God's laws. Do you ever justify sin? Our society uses euphemisms on sin. For an example-they follow their sexual preference, engage in alternate lifestyles, or simply decide what truth is fro themselves instead of God's truth. Simply changing the name to something more palatable does nothing to divert God's condemnation to sin. When you commit yourself to sin, it becomes more than just something that you are doing. Everyone justifies themselves when they sin, but you cannot justify yourself before God who can see the corruption that permeates your being every time you defy God's laws. Do you ever justify sin? Our society uses euphemisms on sin. For an example-they follow their sexual preference, engage in alternate lifestyles, or simply decide what truth is fro themselves instead of God's truth. Simply changing the name to something more palatable does nothing to divert God's condemnation to sin. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000005114/LFL20150605.mp355674c552be75.mp3 Fri, 05 Jun 2015 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer People live in this world without hope and without God. They run after one religion or another and only reap disappointment. They run to the temporary thrills of sin and come out feeling even more frustrated. Eager to find meaning in life, many run to different adventures trying to fill an empty void in their lives, but they feel more miserable than before. But against this backdrop of despair, Pastor Mark will tell us that Jesus presents himself as our hope. He is our hope because he died in order to save us. He is our hope because he will come back for us to glorify us. People live in this world without hope and without God. They run after one religion or another and only reap disappointment. They run to the temporary thrills of sin and come out feeling even more frustrated. Eager to find meaning in life, many run to different adventures trying to fill an empty void in their lives, but they feel more miserable than before. But against this backdrop of despair, Pastor Mark will tell us that Jesus presents himself as our hope. He is our hope because he died in order to save us. He is our hope because he will come back for us to glorify us. People live in this world without hope and without God. They run after one religion or another and only reap disappointment. They run to the temporary thrills of sin and come out feeling even more frustrated. Eager to find meaning in life, many run to different adventures trying to fill an empty void in their lives, but they feel more miserable than before. But against this backdrop of despair, Pastor Mark will tell us that Jesus presents himself as our hope. He is our hope because he died in order to save us. He is our hope because he will come back for us to glorify us. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000005115/LFL20150604.mp355674cb7a22a0.mp3 Thu, 04 Jun 2015 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer If this world were all there is, it would be tragic beyond description. For now you live in a world of death, sorrow, crying and pain. Pastor Mark tells us that the best part of your life lies ahead-...stored up for you in heaven , awaiting your arrival. This is true for all Christians, both young and old. As you grow older and deal with sickness, you may feel as if your life is closing in on you. Or you may be a young person who just feels that this world is empty and offers no hope. But there is always hope that is found in Jesus Christ. May this hope help you endure until Jesus returns. If this world were all there is, it would be tragic beyond description. For now you live in a world of death, sorrow, crying and pain. Pastor Mark tells us that the best part of your life lies ahead-...stored up for you in heaven , awaiting your arrival. This is true for all Christians, both young and old. As you grow older and deal with sickness, you may feel as if your life is closing in on you. Or you may be a young person who just feels that this world is empty and offers no hope. But there is always hope that is found in Jesus Christ. May this hope help you endure until Jesus returns. If this world were all there is, it would be tragic beyond description. For now you live in a world of death, sorrow, crying and pain. Pastor Mark tells us that the best part of your life lies ahead-...stored up for you in heaven , awaiting your arrival. This is true for all Christians, both young and old. As you grow older and deal with sickness, you may feel as if your life is closing in on you. Or you may be a young person who just feels that this world is empty and offers no hope. But there is always hope that is found in Jesus Christ. May this hope help you endure until Jesus returns. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000005116/LFL20150603.mp355674d21b6e08.mp3 Wed, 03 Jun 2015 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer What are you hoping for? A better paying job? A future mate? Perfect children? We use the term “hope” to refer to pipe dreams, wishful thinking, fantasies and the like, but very few of us actually understand what true hope is. Pastor Mark will share with us what “true hope” really is. He will explain that hope from the bible is a belief grounded in faith and based upon the promises of a God who never lies and who always keeps His word. No matter what you have done or what you are going through God promises hope is available to you because of unchangeable truths from the Bible. What are you hoping for? A better paying job? A future mate? Perfect children? We use the term “hope” to refer to pipe dreams, wishful thinking, fantasies and the like, but very few of us actually understand what true hope is. Pastor Mark will share with us what “true hope” really is. He will explain that hope from the bible is a belief grounded in faith and based upon the promises of a God who never lies and who always keeps His word. No matter what you have done or what you are going through God promises hope is available to you because of unchangeable truths from the Bible. What are you hoping for? A better paying job? A future mate? Perfect children? We use the term “hope” to refer to pipe dreams, wishful thinking, fantasies and the like, but very few of us actually understand what true hope is. Pastor Mark will share with us what “true hope” really is. He will explain that hope from the bible is a belief grounded in faith and based upon the promises of a God who never lies and who always keeps His word. No matter what you have done or what you are going through God promises hope is available to you because of unchangeable truths from the Bible. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000005117/LFL20150602.mp355674d7d0e974.mp3 Tue, 02 Jun 2015 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer Satan is very jealous. He doesn't like our love and worship going to God alone. There will come a day when he'll have those who are left on the earth worshipping him. He will think he's won. The world will be deceived by him. That's why we need to be the light now in this dark world. Christ-followers need to serve God, to worship Him now when it's easy. Pastor Mark will challenge us to live our lives so that others will see the truth and not be deceived. Every person will have a choice to make and Pastor Mark teaches us that one leads to eternal life. Satan is very jealous. He doesn't like our love and worship going to God alone. There will come a day when he'll have those who are left on the earth worshipping him. He will think he's won. The world will be deceived by him. That's why we need to be the light now in this dark world. Christ-followers need to serve God, to worship Him now when it's easy. Pastor Mark will challenge us to live our lives so that others will see the truth and not be deceived. Every person will have a choice to make and Pastor Mark teaches us that one leads to eternal life. Satan is very jealous. He doesn't like our love and worship going to God alone. There will come a day when he'll have those who are left on the earth worshipping him. He will think he's won. The world will be deceived by him. That's why we need to be the light now in this dark world. Christ-followers need to serve God, to worship Him now when it's easy. Pastor Mark will challenge us to live our lives so that others will see the truth and not be deceived. Every person will have a choice to make and Pastor Mark teaches us that one leads to eternal life. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000005118/LFL20150601.mp355674dd5bff5b.mp3 Mon, 01 Jun 2015 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer It's often said that the best way to detect a lie is to know the truth. This is the case whether we're dealing with counterfeit money or counterfeit truth. Jesus warned us to be aware of false teachers, or antichrists. He reminded us that we do not need some kind of additional special knowledge for our salvation. When tempted to follow a false teacher, we need to be redirected to the essential truth that Jesus is the Christ. We must continue to abide in Christ and His Word. It is the simple truth that we heard from the beginning. We don't need to hear anything new. It's often said that the best way to detect a lie is to know the truth. This is the case whether we're dealing with counterfeit money or counterfeit truth. Jesus warned us to be aware of false teachers, or antichrists. He reminded us that we do not need some kind of additional special knowledge for our salvation. When tempted to follow a false teacher, we need to be redirected to the essential truth that Jesus is the Christ. We must continue to abide in Christ and His Word. It is the simple truth that we heard from the beginning. We don't need to hear anything new. It's often said that the best way to detect a lie is to know the truth. This is the case whether we're dealing with counterfeit money or counterfeit truth. Jesus warned us to be aware of false teachers, or antichrists. He reminded us that we do not need some kind of additional special knowledge for our salvation. When tempted to follow a false teacher, we need to be redirected to the essential truth that Jesus is the Christ. We must continue to abide in Christ and His Word. It is the simple truth that we heard from the beginning. We don't need to hear anything new. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000005012/Processing....mp3 Fri, 29 May 2015 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer Pastor Mark will tell us that the Antichrist means against Christ. Jesus Himself warned us that people would come claiming to be the “Christ.” John spoke directly to us about specific people in his time. But the truth is, every age has known such individuals, who are against Christ and promise a way to God apart from Him. Although these false teachers are scary, Pastor Mark will tell us that true believers have an anointing from the Holy Spirit. Every believer knows what is needed for salvation. The gospel is plain enough for all to understand. Pastor Mark will tell us that the Antichrist means against Christ. Jesus Himself warned us that people would come claiming to be the “Christ.” John spoke directly to us about specific people in his time. But the truth is, every age has known such individuals, who are against Christ and promise a way to God apart from Him. Although these false teachers are scary, Pastor Mark will tell us that true believers have an anointing from the Holy Spirit. Every believer knows what is needed for salvation. The gospel is plain enough for all to understand. Pastor Mark will tell us that the Antichrist means against Christ. Jesus Himself warned us that people would come claiming to be the “Christ.” John spoke directly to us about specific people in his time. But the truth is, every age has known such individuals, who are against Christ and promise a way to God apart from Him. Although these false teachers are scary, Pastor Mark will tell us that true believers have an anointing from the Holy Spirit. Every believer knows what is needed for salvation. The gospel is plain enough for all to understand. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000005013/LFL20150528.mp3555de485aea32.mp3 Thu, 28 May 2015 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer Although we don't know when Jesus will return-there is some need to be prepared. But rather than panicking about the end times we are urged by Jesus to be spiritually prepared for Jesus return. Jesus tells us to be watchful and careful not be deceived by false teachings. We need to ensure our relationship with God is right through Jesus Christ and we need to be living as people of the light. When we reflect on the urgency of the final days are we mindful of the people we know who don't yet know Jesus and the hope of salvation found in him? Pastor Mark will challenge us with this today. Although we don't know when Jesus will return-there is some need to be prepared. But rather than panicking about the end times we are urged by Jesus to be spiritually prepared for Jesus return. Jesus tells us to be watchful and careful not be deceived by false teachings. We need to ensure our relationship with God is right through Jesus Christ and we need to be living as people of the light. When we reflect on the urgency of the final days are we mindful of the people we know who don't yet know Jesus and the hope of salvation found in him? Pastor Mark will challenge us with this today. Although we don't know when Jesus will return-there is some need to be prepared. But rather than panicking about the end times we are urged by Jesus to be spiritually prepared for Jesus return. Jesus tells us to be watchful and careful not be deceived by false teachings. We need to ensure our relationship with God is right through Jesus Christ and we need to be living as people of the light. When we reflect on the urgency of the final days are we mindful of the people we know who don't yet know Jesus and the hope of salvation found in him? Pastor Mark will challenge us with this today. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000005014/LFL20150527.mp3555de563f0948.mp3 Wed, 27 May 2015 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer Take an honest look at the world we live in today. Take a serious look at 1 John 2 with Pastor Mark today. Ask yourself how many people in today's world rejoice in their own pleasures instead of serving God, how many people are proud and boastful, how many people put money about all else. All around the world seems to be in chaos, things that seem to be happening without any reason. Tornadoes, massacres, Anti Christianity attacks....we are brought to the realization that the world in no longer safe. But God has a plan to keep his children safe and Pastor Mark will tells us about it today. Take an honest look at the world we live in today. Take a serious look at 1 John 2 with Pastor Mark today. Ask yourself how many people in today's world rejoice in their own pleasures instead of serving God, how many people are proud and boastful, how many people put money about all else. All around the world seems to be in chaos, things that seem to be happening without any reason. Tornadoes, massacres, Anti Christianity attacks....we are brought to the realization that the world in no longer safe. But God has a plan to keep his children safe and Pastor Mark will tells us about it today. Take an honest look at the world we live in today. Take a serious look at 1 John 2 with Pastor Mark today. Ask yourself how many people in today's world rejoice in their own pleasures instead of serving God, how many people are proud and boastful, how many people put money about all else. All around the world seems to be in chaos, things that seem to be happening without any reason. Tornadoes, massacres, Anti Christianity attacks....we are brought to the realization that the world in no longer safe. But God has a plan to keep his children safe and Pastor Mark will tells us about it today. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000005015/LFL20150526.mp3555de5c531d1f.mp3 Tue, 26 May 2015 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer Most of us have thought of the antichrist as a particular person that is going to arise in the end times. That may happen, but in this passage of Romans that Pastor Mark is teaching in today John is talking about antichrists and that many of them have already come. He is talking about people who are just anti Jesus and anti Christianity. We live in the “last hour” because we live in the era in between when Jesus came the first time and when He is going to come again. It is important for us to know what is truth and what isn't. Pastor Mark will encourage us to know the truth and do not deny it. Most of us have thought of the antichrist as a particular person that is going to arise in the end times. That may happen, but in this passage of Romans that Pastor Mark is teaching in today John is talking about antichrists and that many of them have already come. He is talking about people who are just anti Jesus and anti Christianity. We live in the “last hour” because we live in the era in between when Jesus came the first time and when He is going to come again. It is important for us to know what is truth and what isn't. Pastor Mark will encourage us to know the truth and do not deny it. Most of us have thought of the antichrist as a particular person that is going to arise in the end times. That may happen, but in this passage of Romans that Pastor Mark is teaching in today John is talking about antichrists and that many of them have already come. He is talking about people who are just anti Jesus and anti Christianity. We live in the “last hour” because we live in the era in between when Jesus came the first time and when He is going to come again. It is important for us to know what is truth and what isn't. Pastor Mark will encourage us to know the truth and do not deny it. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000005016/LFL20150525.mp3555de63125459.mp3 Mon, 25 May 2015 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer When Jesus came to the earth he could have used any number of techniques to change the world. He chose to call twelve men to him and invest in them. As he walked with these men, he spent time relating to them. In time, he commissioned them to do what he was doing, calling others to a relationship with God. He called them to reflect God's love to those around them and to the world. To shine for Him wherever they were and wherever they went. Pastor Mark encourages us to do the same today. He will tell us that God has placed us EXACTLY where HE wants us to shine. When Jesus came to the earth he could have used any number of techniques to change the world. He chose to call twelve men to him and invest in them. As he walked with these men, he spent time relating to them. In time, he commissioned them to do what he was doing, calling others to a relationship with God. He called them to reflect God's love to those around them and to the world. To shine for Him wherever they were and wherever they went. Pastor Mark encourages us to do the same today. He will tell us that God has placed us EXACTLY where HE wants us to shine. When Jesus came to the earth he could have used any number of techniques to change the world. He chose to call twelve men to him and invest in them. As he walked with these men, he spent time relating to them. In time, he commissioned them to do what he was doing, calling others to a relationship with God. He called them to reflect God's love to those around them and to the world. To shine for Him wherever they were and wherever they went. Pastor Mark encourages us to do the same today. He will tell us that God has placed us EXACTLY where HE wants us to shine. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000004932/LFL20150522.mp35554d5d55194a.mp3 Fri, 22 May 2015 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer Pastor Mark always tells us that our role model should be Jesus. We should be living our lives after his example. Does an outside observer see any differences between the way you practice leisure and the way unbelievers do? The Bible tells us not to conform to the world. We are to be different. We are to be in the process of renewing our minds and conforming to God's will. We are to be different because it is God's will for our lives. We are called to be light in the dark, joy and strength in broken and hard places. Be the difference, be the change, be who god has created and called you to be. Pastor Mark always tells us that our role model should be Jesus. We should be living our lives after his example. Does an outside observer see any differences between the way you practice leisure and the way unbelievers do? The Bible tells us not to conform to the world. We are to be different. We are to be in the process of renewing our minds and conforming to God's will. We are to be different because it is God's will for our lives. We are called to be light in the dark, joy and strength in broken and hard places. Be the difference, be the change, be who god has created and called you to be. Pastor Mark always tells us that our role model should be Jesus. We should be living our lives after his example. Does an outside observer see any differences between the way you practice leisure and the way unbelievers do? The Bible tells us not to conform to the world. We are to be different. We are to be in the process of renewing our minds and conforming to God's will. We are to be different because it is God's will for our lives. We are called to be light in the dark, joy and strength in broken and hard places. Be the difference, be the change, be who god has created and called you to be. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000004934/LFL20150521.mp35554d63192c03.mp3 Thu, 21 May 2015 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer In today's message, Pastor Mark will contrast the temporal desires of the world with the eternal gains of heaven. One example of the world's desires is pursuit of wealth. Open your checkbook register or this month's Quicken report for a quick inventory: Where have I invested for God and where have I invested for myself? If you haven't “put your money where your mouth is,” begin to make changes and commitments in giving of your finances as well as time and skills to your church and ministries of Christ. Pastor Mark will remind us that there is nothing permanent about life on earth. So, everything we do should focus on God, people and the use of our time. In today's message, Pastor Mark will contrast the temporal desires of the world with the eternal gains of heaven. One example of the world's desires is pursuit of wealth. Open your checkbook register or this month's Quicken report for a quick inventory: Where have I invested for God and where have I invested for myself? If you haven't “put your money where your mouth is,” begin to make changes and commitments in giving of your finances as well as time and skills to your church and ministries of Christ. Pastor Mark will remind us that there is nothing permanent about life on earth. So, everything we do should focus on God, people and the use of our time. In today's message, Pastor Mark will contrast the temporal desires of the world with the eternal gains of heaven. One example of the world's desires is pursuit of wealth. Open your checkbook register or this month's Quicken report for a quick inventory: Where have I invested for God and where have I invested for myself? If you haven't “put your money where your mouth is,” begin to make changes and commitments in giving of your finances as well as time and skills to your church and ministries of Christ. Pastor Mark will remind us that there is nothing permanent about life on earth. So, everything we do should focus on God, people and the use of our time. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000004935/LFL20150520.mp35554d68b84ebe.mp3 Wed, 20 May 2015 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer Do you ever feel like it's you against the world? Like everyday you wake up and you walk right into the battlefield? Take heart Christ-follower! You are not walking into battle by yourself. There will always be people, circumstances and influences that threaten to destroy your relationship with God. But God is walking through this life us. We need to learn to be dependent on Him and his strength, not ours. We are weak and will often fall to those temptations. But when we lean on God and His word, we will have all the weapons we need to fight the battle against Satan. Do you ever feel like it's you against the world? Like everyday you wake up and you walk right into the battlefield? Take heart Christ-follower! You are not walking into battle by yourself. There will always be people, circumstances and influences that threaten to destroy your relationship with God. But God is walking through this life us. We need to learn to be dependent on Him and his strength, not ours. We are weak and will often fall to those temptations. But when we lean on God and His word, we will have all the weapons we need to fight the battle against Satan. Do you ever feel like it's you against the world? Like everyday you wake up and you walk right into the battlefield? Take heart Christ-follower! You are not walking into battle by yourself. There will always be people, circumstances and influences that threaten to destroy your relationship with God. But God is walking through this life us. We need to learn to be dependent on Him and his strength, not ours. We are weak and will often fall to those temptations. But when we lean on God and His word, we will have all the weapons we need to fight the battle against Satan. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000004936/LFL20150519.mp35554d6ef571a5.mp3 Tue, 19 May 2015 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer There are so many things in this world that entices us. John warns us of all of the temptations that the world will flash in front of us. He tells that to guard against the temptations or lusts of the flesh, the desires of the eyes and the pride of life. Pastor Mark will take a closer look at each of these temptations. We see the importance of these things everyday on television, in movies, and on the internet. The Christ-followers desire should be for God, and pleasing Him. So the Christ-follower should never be consumed with such things. He has given us a way to walk away from such temptations. There are so many things in this world that entices us. John warns us of all of the temptations that the world will flash in front of us. He tells that to guard against the temptations or lusts of the flesh, the desires of the eyes and the pride of life. Pastor Mark will take a closer look at each of these temptations. We see the importance of these things everyday on television, in movies, and on the internet. The Christ-followers desire should be for God, and pleasing Him. So the Christ-follower should never be consumed with such things. He has given us a way to walk away from such temptations. There are so many things in this world that entices us. John warns us of all of the temptations that the world will flash in front of us. He tells that to guard against the temptations or lusts of the flesh, the desires of the eyes and the pride of life. Pastor Mark will take a closer look at each of these temptations. We see the importance of these things everyday on television, in movies, and on the internet. The Christ-followers desire should be for God, and pleasing Him. So the Christ-follower should never be consumed with such things. He has given us a way to walk away from such temptations. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000004937/LFL20150518.mp35554d74914a33.mp3 Mon, 18 May 2015 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer Love for the world is a trap. Pastor Mark will share with us this truth through a story at the beginning of today's message. John isn't telling us not to love unsaved people, rather, he's warning us against adopting world philosophy. The world lusts after desires and pleasures, placing hope in possessions and achievements. A Christ follower who exhibits that kind of lifestyle cannot succeed in selfless love. What's worse, a person who invests time and resources in the things of this world will miss out on the everlasting benefit of loving others. Love for the world is a trap. Pastor Mark will share with us this truth through a story at the beginning of today's message. John isn't telling us not to love unsaved people, rather, he's warning us against adopting world philosophy. The world lusts after desires and pleasures, placing hope in possessions and achievements. A Christ follower who exhibits that kind of lifestyle cannot succeed in selfless love. What's worse, a person who invests time and resources in the things of this world will miss out on the everlasting benefit of loving others. Love for the world is a trap. Pastor Mark will share with us this truth through a story at the beginning of today's message. John isn't telling us not to love unsaved people, rather, he's warning us against adopting world philosophy. The world lusts after desires and pleasures, placing hope in possessions and achievements. A Christ follower who exhibits that kind of lifestyle cannot succeed in selfless love. What's worse, a person who invests time and resources in the things of this world will miss out on the everlasting benefit of loving others. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000004729/LFL20150515.mp3554b5adecae87.mp3 Fri, 15 May 2015 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer The wisest man in the world said that “Everything is meaningless! Utterly meaningless!” King Solomon said this in the book of Ecclesiastes in the Old Testament. Pastor Mark will tell us that he meant that life without a personal relationship with God is meaningless. Nothing we do is of any lasting value, nothing we do can change the course of events. And yet, God has placed each one of us here, in this day and age to make a difference. That difference can mean the world in someone's life. Every Christ-follower can tell someone about Jesus-THAT is not meaningless! The wisest man in the world said that “Everything is meaningless! Utterly meaningless!” King Solomon said this in the book of Ecclesiastes in the Old Testament. Pastor Mark will tell us that he meant that life without a personal relationship with God is meaningless. Nothing we do is of any lasting value, nothing we do can change the course of events. And yet, God has placed each one of us here, in this day and age to make a difference. That difference can mean the world in someone's life. Every Christ-follower can tell someone about Jesus-THAT is not meaningless! The wisest man in the world said that “Everything is meaningless! Utterly meaningless!” King Solomon said this in the book of Ecclesiastes in the Old Testament. Pastor Mark will tell us that he meant that life without a personal relationship with God is meaningless. Nothing we do is of any lasting value, nothing we do can change the course of events. And yet, God has placed each one of us here, in this day and age to make a difference. That difference can mean the world in someone's life. Every Christ-follower can tell someone about Jesus-THAT is not meaningless! http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000004731/LFL20150514.mp3554b5b3cdce9f.mp3 Fri, 15 May 2015 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer There are absolute truths, and the Bible reveals many of the truths about God as well as truths about how we can have a healthy relationship with Him. That's why we walk through each book of the Bible here on Lessons for Living with Pastor Mark...so we'll get to know the truths about God. He created us to have a relationship with Him, and even though we often neglect God and choose to live life on our own terms, He never gives up on us and provided a way to renew our relationship with Him. Spending time in His word will help this relationship and our maturity grow. There are absolute truths, and the Bible reveals many of the truths about God as well as truths about how we can have a healthy relationship with Him. That's why we walk through each book of the Bible here on Lessons for Living with Pastor Mark...so we'll get to know the truths about God. He created us to have a relationship with Him, and even though we often neglect God and choose to live life on our own terms, He never gives up on us and provided a way to renew our relationship with Him. Spending time in His word will help this relationship and our maturity grow. There are absolute truths, and the Bible reveals many of the truths about God as well as truths about how we can have a healthy relationship with Him. That's why we walk through each book of the Bible here on Lessons for Living with Pastor Mark...so we'll get to know the truths about God. He created us to have a relationship with Him, and even though we often neglect God and choose to live life on our own terms, He never gives up on us and provided a way to renew our relationship with Him. Spending time in His word will help this relationship and our maturity grow. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000004733/LFL20150513.mp3554b5b9801eb6.mp3 Wed, 13 May 2015 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer God's Word is powerful and effective. It pierces the thoughts and attitudes of our hearts, it guides our path, and arms us against the Evil One. The knowledge of the Word of God must be more than a hobby or a diversion with us. We must not treat it like a low-calorie dessert that we can take or leave as we please. Pastor Mark will teach us that the Bible is a very necessary tool for any Christ-follower. The Bible is for teaching us, for telling us what is wrong, for correction and instruction. Spending time in God's Word guards us from sin and the snares of Satan. God's Word is powerful and effective. It pierces the thoughts and attitudes of our hearts, it guides our path, and arms us against the Evil One. The knowledge of the Word of God must be more than a hobby or a diversion with us. We must not treat it like a low-calorie dessert that we can take or leave as we please. Pastor Mark will teach us that the Bible is a very necessary tool for any Christ-follower. The Bible is for teaching us, for telling us what is wrong, for correction and instruction. Spending time in God's Word guards us from sin and the snares of Satan. God's Word is powerful and effective. It pierces the thoughts and attitudes of our hearts, it guides our path, and arms us against the Evil One. The knowledge of the Word of God must be more than a hobby or a diversion with us. We must not treat it like a low-calorie dessert that we can take or leave as we please. Pastor Mark will teach us that the Bible is a very necessary tool for any Christ-follower. The Bible is for teaching us, for telling us what is wrong, for correction and instruction. Spending time in God's Word guards us from sin and the snares of Satan. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000004734/LFL20150512.mp3554b5c47e34b6.mp3 Tue, 12 May 2015 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer As Christ-followers we are known more for judging than for our loving. We are known for pointing fingers instead of offering helping hands. We can be so caught up in not being of the world that we separate ourselves and build walls between ourselves and the ones we are called to love. It all comes down to each one of us loving the people God places in our path each day. It's not just the minister's job to do it, it's every Christ-followers job. Jesus hung out with the leppers, prostitutes and the worst sinners because that's who needed His love the most. Pastor Mark challenges us to do the same. As Christ-followers we are known more for judging than for our loving. We are known for pointing fingers instead of offering helping hands. We can be so caught up in not being of the world that we separate ourselves and build walls between ourselves and the ones we are called to love. It all comes down to each one of us loving the people God places in our path each day. It's not just the minister's job to do it, it's every Christ-followers job. Jesus hung out with the leppers, prostitutes and the worst sinners because that's who needed His love the most. Pastor Mark challenges us to do the same. As Christ-followers we are known more for judging than for our loving. We are known for pointing fingers instead of offering helping hands. We can be so caught up in not being of the world that we separate ourselves and build walls between ourselves and the ones we are called to love. It all comes down to each one of us loving the people God places in our path each day. It's not just the minister's job to do it, it's every Christ-followers job. Jesus hung out with the leppers, prostitutes and the worst sinners because that's who needed His love the most. Pastor Mark challenges us to do the same. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000004735/LFL20150511.mp3554b5cd15ec75.mp3 Mon, 11 May 2015 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer Would you agree that some people are a lot easier to love than others? But as Christ-followers we are commanded to love others so that they may see God through us. God's love is unconditional. He loves everybody, and He'll help us love everyone, even if they seem unlovable. And yet, this seems so difficult. Jesus is our example on how to love unconditionally. He is our role model. Jesus died for us while we were yet sinners. We had rejected Him and yet He came to die for us. That is the greatest example of love the world has ever seen. Would you agree that some people are a lot easier to love than others? But as Christ-followers we are commanded to love others so that they may see God through us. God's love is unconditional. He loves everybody, and He'll help us love everyone, even if they seem unlovable. And yet, this seems so difficult. Jesus is our example on how to love unconditionally. He is our role model. Jesus died for us while we were yet sinners. We had rejected Him and yet He came to die for us. That is the greatest example of love the world has ever seen. Would you agree that some people are a lot easier to love than others? But as Christ-followers we are commanded to love others so that they may see God through us. God's love is unconditional. He loves everybody, and He'll help us love everyone, even if they seem unlovable. And yet, this seems so difficult. Jesus is our example on how to love unconditionally. He is our role model. Jesus died for us while we were yet sinners. We had rejected Him and yet He came to die for us. That is the greatest example of love the world has ever seen. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000004480/LFL20150508.mp3554261a6798e0.mp3 Fri, 08 May 2015 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer In today's message Pastor Mark will ask us to do one of the hardest things known to man. That is to love everyone. There is no way around it. If you are a Christ-follower than God commands you to love everyone. Yes, even that person driving 40 in a 50 speed limit. If you don't love your brother, you do not love God. Some people are going to say this refers only to other believers. Don't use that as an excuse! They should be able to feel Christ's love through us. The fact is we must love others. If God's love reached only those who loved him, who could be saved? No one. In today's message Pastor Mark will ask us to do one of the hardest things known to man. That is to love everyone. There is no way around it. If you are a Christ-follower than God commands you to love everyone. Yes, even that person driving 40 in a 50 speed limit. If you don't love your brother, you do not love God. Some people are going to say this refers only to other believers. Don't use that as an excuse! They should be able to feel Christ's love through us. The fact is we must love others. If God's love reached only those who loved him, who could be saved? No one. In today's message Pastor Mark will ask us to do one of the hardest things known to man. That is to love everyone. There is no way around it. If you are a Christ-follower than God commands you to love everyone. Yes, even that person driving 40 in a 50 speed limit. If you don't love your brother, you do not love God. Some people are going to say this refers only to other believers. Don't use that as an excuse! They should be able to feel Christ's love through us. The fact is we must love others. If God's love reached only those who loved him, who could be saved? No one. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000004481/LFL20150507.mp3554261fddeb31.mp3 Thu, 07 May 2015 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer It's amazing that God chooses to work through us to spread his message of Good News and salvation. If you were God would you have chosen to use just ordinary people to spread your news? He could have chosen to use any other magnificent thing to tell the world about himself. But he chose to use us...just ordinary people. We are a demonstration of God's love and grace! The best advertisers! Pastor Mark will encourage us to boldly go out into the marketplace of the world and share God's Good News. Boldness comes from knowing God loves us and gave his life for us. It's amazing that God chooses to work through us to spread his message of Good News and salvation. If you were God would you have chosen to use just ordinary people to spread your news? He could have chosen to use any other magnificent thing to tell the world about himself. But he chose to use us...just ordinary people. We are a demonstration of God's love and grace! The best advertisers! Pastor Mark will encourage us to boldly go out into the marketplace of the world and share God's Good News. Boldness comes from knowing God loves us and gave his life for us. It's amazing that God chooses to work through us to spread his message of Good News and salvation. If you were God would you have chosen to use just ordinary people to spread your news? He could have chosen to use any other magnificent thing to tell the world about himself. But he chose to use us...just ordinary people. We are a demonstration of God's love and grace! The best advertisers! Pastor Mark will encourage us to boldly go out into the marketplace of the world and share God's Good News. Boldness comes from knowing God loves us and gave his life for us. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000004482/LFL20150506.mp355426257b3f0e.mp3 Wed, 06 May 2015 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer Jesus didn't come to please the religious crowd. Jesus didn't come to be popular in the social crowd. Jesus didn't come to hang out with the wild bunch. Instead, Jesus entered the world to save sinners. When we look at the Book of Acts and the Gospel of Luke, we see Jesus reached out to men and women, young and old, powerful and forgotten, demon possessed, and the politically correct. He came to save sinners of all shapes, sizes and stripes. He came to save you and me. Pastor Mark will challenge us to look for these doors of opportunities and walk through them. Jesus didn't come to please the religious crowd. Jesus didn't come to be popular in the social crowd. Jesus didn't come to hang out with the wild bunch. Instead, Jesus entered the world to save sinners. When we look at the Book of Acts and the Gospel of Luke, we see Jesus reached out to men and women, young and old, powerful and forgotten, demon possessed, and the politically correct. He came to save sinners of all shapes, sizes and stripes. He came to save you and me. Pastor Mark will challenge us to look for these doors of opportunities and walk through them. Jesus didn't come to please the religious crowd. Jesus didn't come to be popular in the social crowd. Jesus didn't come to hang out with the wild bunch. Instead, Jesus entered the world to save sinners. When we look at the Book of Acts and the Gospel of Luke, we see Jesus reached out to men and women, young and old, powerful and forgotten, demon possessed, and the politically correct. He came to save sinners of all shapes, sizes and stripes. He came to save you and me. Pastor Mark will challenge us to look for these doors of opportunities and walk through them. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000004483/LFL20150505.mp3554262b827a2f.mp3 Tue, 05 May 2015 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer We are raised hearing stories about great men and women of history. We have movies that tells us about their lives in just a few hours. We also create superheros to further train our brains that we must be super or great in order to accomplish anything in history. This might be true for the world's standards, but it's not for God's standards. He doesn't need you to be a Superhero or great in order to change the world. When our lives are controlled by the Holy Spirit, our lives become great. We get a boldness to do things we've never been able to do. Let God take your ordinary and do extraordinary things. We are raised hearing stories about great men and women of history. We have movies that tells us about their lives in just a few hours. We also create superheros to further train our brains that we must be super or great in order to accomplish anything in history. This might be true for the world's standards, but it's not for God's standards. He doesn't need you to be a Superhero or great in order to change the world. When our lives are controlled by the Holy Spirit, our lives become great. We get a boldness to do things we've never been able to do. Let God take your ordinary and do extraordinary things. We are raised hearing stories about great men and women of history. We have movies that tells us about their lives in just a few hours. We also create superheros to further train our brains that we must be super or great in order to accomplish anything in history. This might be true for the world's standards, but it's not for God's standards. He doesn't need you to be a Superhero or great in order to change the world. When our lives are controlled by the Holy Spirit, our lives become great. We get a boldness to do things we've never been able to do. Let God take your ordinary and do extraordinary things. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000004484/LFL20150504.mp355426312be4b2.mp3 Mon, 04 May 2015 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer God has called you to do amazing things in His name. Sometimes these adventures may seem a little scary. Sometimes you may think “there is no way we can afford to go on this mission trip or quit my job to go do that”. But Pastor Mark uses the story of the 5 loaves and 2 fish to show us that when God calls us to do what may seem the impossible; He will provide us with everything that we need to fulfill this calling. Maybe God is calling you to offer your resources to Him so that someone else may go. Are you listening to Him? What part will you play in His Great Commission? God has called you to do amazing things in His name. Sometimes these adventures may seem a little scary. Sometimes you may think “there is no way we can afford to go on this mission trip or quit my job to go do that”. But Pastor Mark uses the story of the 5 loaves and 2 fish to show us that when God calls us to do what may seem the impossible; He will provide us with everything that we need to fulfill this calling. Maybe God is calling you to offer your resources to Him so that someone else may go. Are you listening to Him? What part will you play in His Great Commission? God has called you to do amazing things in His name. Sometimes these adventures may seem a little scary. Sometimes you may think “there is no way we can afford to go on this mission trip or quit my job to go do that”. But Pastor Mark uses the story of the 5 loaves and 2 fish to show us that when God calls us to do what may seem the impossible; He will provide us with everything that we need to fulfill this calling. Maybe God is calling you to offer your resources to Him so that someone else may go. Are you listening to Him? What part will you play in His Great Commission? http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000004410/LFL20150501.mp3553928cb3fe79.mp3 Fri, 01 May 2015 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer God tells us in Isaiah 54 not to hold back, enlarge our site, stretch out our curtains, strengthen your stakes. Pastor Mark will use these commands as a call on the Christians life to go for it! In everything you do in your life be prepared to go the distance for God. Be bold, abundant, and confident in God's calling for your life. And know that as you stretch, lengthen, and strengthen, you might experience discomfort, discord, and discouragement because of the growth process. But you can trust God to magnify your growth and to use you to further His Kingdom. God tells us in Isaiah 54 not to hold back, enlarge our site, stretch out our curtains, strengthen your stakes. Pastor Mark will use these commands as a call on the Christians life to go for it! In everything you do in your life be prepared to go the distance for God. Be bold, abundant, and confident in God's calling for your life. And know that as you stretch, lengthen, and strengthen, you might experience discomfort, discord, and discouragement because of the growth process. But you can trust God to magnify your growth and to use you to further His Kingdom. God tells us in Isaiah 54 not to hold back, enlarge our site, stretch out our curtains, strengthen your stakes. Pastor Mark will use these commands as a call on the Christians life to go for it! In everything you do in your life be prepared to go the distance for God. Be bold, abundant, and confident in God's calling for your life. And know that as you stretch, lengthen, and strengthen, you might experience discomfort, discord, and discouragement because of the growth process. But you can trust God to magnify your growth and to use you to further His Kingdom. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000004411/LFL20150430.mp355392934c61b5.mp3 Thu, 30 Apr 2015 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer What demonstrates your love for God most powerfully? Do you truly know God? John, concerned about believers' assurance in Christ and their relationship with God, asks these question in our passage today? How may we be certain that we know God the Father? Knowing Him includes more than believing facts about Him. We show that we love and know Him by loving others and following His commands. Jesus invites us to walk with Him through life. To live as He lived, to do what He did and to love as He loved. We are not Christians if we are unwilling to walk like Jesus. What demonstrates your love for God most powerfully? Do you truly know God? John, concerned about believers' assurance in Christ and their relationship with God, asks these question in our passage today? How may we be certain that we know God the Father? Knowing Him includes more than believing facts about Him. We show that we love and know Him by loving others and following His commands. Jesus invites us to walk with Him through life. To live as He lived, to do what He did and to love as He loved. We are not Christians if we are unwilling to walk like Jesus. What demonstrates your love for God most powerfully? Do you truly know God? John, concerned about believers' assurance in Christ and their relationship with God, asks these question in our passage today? How may we be certain that we know God the Father? Knowing Him includes more than believing facts about Him. We show that we love and know Him by loving others and following His commands. Jesus invites us to walk with Him through life. To live as He lived, to do what He did and to love as He loved. We are not Christians if we are unwilling to walk like Jesus. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000004412/LFL20150429.mp35539298d9aefc.mp3 Wed, 29 Apr 2015 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer Obedience...just the word may make you shudder. But God asks us to obey because He loves us. He doesn't want second best for us. He only wants the absolute best for us and that comes when we obey Him. When we grow in obedience we grow in our love and fellowship with Him. We have learned that sin will destroy our fellowship with God, but obedience and time spent in His Word deepens our relationship with Him and enables us to receive His love more deeply. Pastor Mark will ask us to consider how much time are we spending with God, in His Word and in prayer. Obedience...just the word may make you shudder. But God asks us to obey because He loves us. He doesn't want second best for us. He only wants the absolute best for us and that comes when we obey Him. When we grow in obedience we grow in our love and fellowship with Him. We have learned that sin will destroy our fellowship with God, but obedience and time spent in His Word deepens our relationship with Him and enables us to receive His love more deeply. Pastor Mark will ask us to consider how much time are we spending with God, in His Word and in prayer. Obedience...just the word may make you shudder. But God asks us to obey because He loves us. He doesn't want second best for us. He only wants the absolute best for us and that comes when we obey Him. When we grow in obedience we grow in our love and fellowship with Him. We have learned that sin will destroy our fellowship with God, but obedience and time spent in His Word deepens our relationship with Him and enables us to receive His love more deeply. Pastor Mark will ask us to consider how much time are we spending with God, in His Word and in prayer. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000004413/LFL20150428.mp3553929fd444eb.mp3 Tue, 28 Apr 2015 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer It is often said that religion is a private matter and should be left out of the public's eye. Some people claim that it's only important that God sees their faith. But, as we will see in today's message, that it is important for the Christ-follower to obey so everyone knows that we love God. Not only does obedience show others that we are Christians, but it helps us to know for ourselves that we truly believe. Today's message tells us that our love for God and our willingness to do what He asks of us are bound together. As we seek to obey God, His love becomes more evident in our lives. It is often said that religion is a private matter and should be left out of the public's eye. Some people claim that it's only important that God sees their faith. But, as we will see in today's message, that it is important for the Christ-follower to obey so everyone knows that we love God. Not only does obedience show others that we are Christians, but it helps us to know for ourselves that we truly believe. Today's message tells us that our love for God and our willingness to do what He asks of us are bound together. As we seek to obey God, His love becomes more evident in our lives. It is often said that religion is a private matter and should be left out of the public's eye. Some people claim that it's only important that God sees their faith. But, as we will see in today's message, that it is important for the Christ-follower to obey so everyone knows that we love God. Not only does obedience show others that we are Christians, but it helps us to know for ourselves that we truly believe. Today's message tells us that our love for God and our willingness to do what He asks of us are bound together. As we seek to obey God, His love becomes more evident in our lives. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000004414/LFL20150427.mp355392af6a44d6.mp3 Mon, 27 Apr 2015 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer It is not a new idea to connect knowing God with obeying His commands. The prophet Jeremiah delivered the same message approximately 600 years before John wrote this letter. Some people distort the truth by claiming that obedience to God enslaves us. But 1 John tells us that God's love for us is made complete in us through our obedience; in living according to the boundaries God has set for us. This brings life and goodness to our lives. Our love for God is demonstrated in our obedience. Jesus invites us to live as He lived, do what He did, and love as He loved. It is not a new idea to connect knowing God with obeying His commands. The prophet Jeremiah delivered the same message approximately 600 years before John wrote this letter. Some people distort the truth by claiming that obedience to God enslaves us. But 1 John tells us that God's love for us is made complete in us through our obedience; in living according to the boundaries God has set for us. This brings life and goodness to our lives. Our love for God is demonstrated in our obedience. Jesus invites us to live as He lived, do what He did, and love as He loved. It is not a new idea to connect knowing God with obeying His commands. The prophet Jeremiah delivered the same message approximately 600 years before John wrote this letter. Some people distort the truth by claiming that obedience to God enslaves us. But 1 John tells us that God's love for us is made complete in us through our obedience; in living according to the boundaries God has set for us. This brings life and goodness to our lives. Our love for God is demonstrated in our obedience. Jesus invites us to live as He lived, do what He did, and love as He loved. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000004339/LFL20150424.mp3552fee7387fe4.mp3 Fri, 24 Apr 2015 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer Jesus' death was in place for our sins. Even though He was perfect, He willingly went to the cross for us. To be our payment for our sins. We may have heard this truth many times but we shouldn't miss the importance of this fact. He stepped in the way of the Devil's best shot and took one for all of mankind so that we can win the game of life. He took on the pain and suffering of our sins and because of His sacrifice we can know that we all can have victory. Would you be willing to die for someone's sins...even though you were innocent? That's how much Jesus loves us! Jesus' death was in place for our sins. Even though He was perfect, He willingly went to the cross for us. To be our payment for our sins. We may have heard this truth many times but we shouldn't miss the importance of this fact. He stepped in the way of the Devil's best shot and took one for all of mankind so that we can win the game of life. He took on the pain and suffering of our sins and because of His sacrifice we can know that we all can have victory. Would you be willing to die for someone's sins...even though you were innocent? That's how much Jesus loves us! Jesus' death was in place for our sins. Even though He was perfect, He willingly went to the cross for us. To be our payment for our sins. We may have heard this truth many times but we shouldn't miss the importance of this fact. He stepped in the way of the Devil's best shot and took one for all of mankind so that we can win the game of life. He took on the pain and suffering of our sins and because of His sacrifice we can know that we all can have victory. Would you be willing to die for someone's sins...even though you were innocent? That's how much Jesus loves us! http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000004340/LFL20150423.mp3552feece60013.mp3 Thu, 23 Apr 2015 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer We have good news to share with you in today. Among all the benefits we enjoy as a result of Jesus' death on the cross is the fact that His sacrifice satisfied God's wrath against sin. The words “atoning sacrifice” could be translated as satisfaction. The picture here is tremendous. In the Old Testament system, live animals would have to be sacrificed for our sins. To be “satisfy” our sin debt. But Christ accomplished this permanently. If you know Christ as your Savior, God's anger against your sin has been satisfied. There is nothing else you have to do! We have good news to share with you in today. Among all the benefits we enjoy as a result of Jesus' death on the cross is the fact that His sacrifice satisfied God's wrath against sin. The words “atoning sacrifice” could be translated as satisfaction. The picture here is tremendous. In the Old Testament system, live animals would have to be sacrificed for our sins. To be “satisfy” our sin debt. But Christ accomplished this permanently. If you know Christ as your Savior, God's anger against your sin has been satisfied. There is nothing else you have to do! We have good news to share with you in today. Among all the benefits we enjoy as a result of Jesus' death on the cross is the fact that His sacrifice satisfied God's wrath against sin. The words “atoning sacrifice” could be translated as satisfaction. The picture here is tremendous. In the Old Testament system, live animals would have to be sacrificed for our sins. To be “satisfy” our sin debt. But Christ accomplished this permanently. If you know Christ as your Savior, God's anger against your sin has been satisfied. There is nothing else you have to do! http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000004341/LFL20150422.mp3552fef3992ba8.mp3 Wed, 22 Apr 2015 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer Two of the basic principles of our legal system are the right of an accused person to know the charges against him and the right to face his accusers in open court. It's hard to imagine a more helpless feeling that being accused of something when you have no idea what you're being charged with and no opportunity to defend yourself. A person in this situation needs a defense attorney. We have such a Defender in the heavenly courts, Jesus Christ the perfectly Righteous One. We can be thankful for this because we are the ones under accusation. Two of the basic principles of our legal system are the right of an accused person to know the charges against him and the right to face his accusers in open court. It's hard to imagine a more helpless feeling that being accused of something when you have no idea what you're being charged with and no opportunity to defend yourself. A person in this situation needs a defense attorney. We have such a Defender in the heavenly courts, Jesus Christ the perfectly Righteous One. We can be thankful for this because we are the ones under accusation. Two of the basic principles of our legal system are the right of an accused person to know the charges against him and the right to face his accusers in open court. It's hard to imagine a more helpless feeling that being accused of something when you have no idea what you're being charged with and no opportunity to defend yourself. A person in this situation needs a defense attorney. We have such a Defender in the heavenly courts, Jesus Christ the perfectly Righteous One. We can be thankful for this because we are the ones under accusation. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000004342/LFL20150421.mp3552fef96ace4f.mp3 Tue, 21 Apr 2015 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer What is our purpose for remaining on this earth after we become a Christ-follower? Are we here to seek the condemnation of others, or are we here to share the Gospel with all unbelievers, and actively pray for their salvation? What about our relationship to other believers? Are we here to condemn their sin, or are we here to love and encourage them to live a life devoted to the Lord? We have so little time on this earth. We should live like Jesus did and share Christ's forgiving message to those who don't believe. Just think of the change we could make in the world! What is our purpose for remaining on this earth after we become a Christ-follower? Are we here to seek the condemnation of others, or are we here to share the Gospel with all unbelievers, and actively pray for their salvation? What about our relationship to other believers? Are we here to condemn their sin, or are we here to love and encourage them to live a life devoted to the Lord? We have so little time on this earth. We should live like Jesus did and share Christ's forgiving message to those who don't believe. Just think of the change we could make in the world! What is our purpose for remaining on this earth after we become a Christ-follower? Are we here to seek the condemnation of others, or are we here to share the Gospel with all unbelievers, and actively pray for their salvation? What about our relationship to other believers? Are we here to condemn their sin, or are we here to love and encourage them to live a life devoted to the Lord? We have so little time on this earth. We should live like Jesus did and share Christ's forgiving message to those who don't believe. Just think of the change we could make in the world! http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000004343/LFL20150420.mp3552ff00740fa7.mp3 Mon, 20 Apr 2015 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer Sin is binding. It leads us to judge others with a standard we refuse to apply to our own lives. Self justification reveals our pride and we cannot live in humble obedience when the sin of pride reigns in our heart. It is the choice to look in the mirror with our eyes closed. But as we will see in today's message, humility brings compassion. It does not condone sin but calls us to repentance and a life of faithful devotion by trusting in His forgiveness and love. An obedience which flows out of gratitude. Jesus drew a line in the sand. What side of the line are you on? Sin is binding. It leads us to judge others with a standard we refuse to apply to our own lives. Self justification reveals our pride and we cannot live in humble obedience when the sin of pride reigns in our heart. It is the choice to look in the mirror with our eyes closed. But as we will see in today's message, humility brings compassion. It does not condone sin but calls us to repentance and a life of faithful devotion by trusting in His forgiveness and love. An obedience which flows out of gratitude. Jesus drew a line in the sand. What side of the line are you on? Sin is binding. It leads us to judge others with a standard we refuse to apply to our own lives. Self justification reveals our pride and we cannot live in humble obedience when the sin of pride reigns in our heart. It is the choice to look in the mirror with our eyes closed. But as we will see in today's message, humility brings compassion. It does not condone sin but calls us to repentance and a life of faithful devotion by trusting in His forgiveness and love. An obedience which flows out of gratitude. Jesus drew a line in the sand. What side of the line are you on? http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000004211/LFL20150417.mp35526cd255f1c1.mp3 Fri, 17 Apr 2015 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer No one likes to admit when they are wrong or they have made a mistake. When we expose our faults it may make us feel weak. But when we admit them it testifies to the glory of God. The reality is that we all fall short of God's glory and we are all in need of forgiveness on a daily basis. First John tells us that we must confess our sins. It's a verb, an action. It's the conditional action that we must perform in order for the Lord to do His part. Then He can forgive and restore the relationship we have with Him. The great part about God's forgiveness is that there are no strings attached. No one likes to admit when they are wrong or they have made a mistake. When we expose our faults it may make us feel weak. But when we admit them it testifies to the glory of God. The reality is that we all fall short of God's glory and we are all in need of forgiveness on a daily basis. First John tells us that we must confess our sins. It's a verb, an action. It's the conditional action that we must perform in order for the Lord to do His part. Then He can forgive and restore the relationship we have with Him. The great part about God's forgiveness is that there are no strings attached. No one likes to admit when they are wrong or they have made a mistake. When we expose our faults it may make us feel weak. But when we admit them it testifies to the glory of God. The reality is that we all fall short of God's glory and we are all in need of forgiveness on a daily basis. First John tells us that we must confess our sins. It's a verb, an action. It's the conditional action that we must perform in order for the Lord to do His part. Then He can forgive and restore the relationship we have with Him. The great part about God's forgiveness is that there are no strings attached. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000004212/LFL20150416.mp35526cd80169a4.mp3 Thu, 16 Apr 2015 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer Every human has sinned. We are born with a sin nature. And yet, God calls us to be holy or without sin. John, the author of 1 John, makes it plain and simple why every Christian must be holy...”God is light, in Him there is no darkness at all.” Light stands for all righteousness, purity, and truth. Darkness is sin, deception and impurity. If Christians want to know God and walk with God, they must not deliberately choose sin over obedience. God grants forgiveness through Jesus Christ. So, the goal for every Christ-follower is not to be sinless but rather to sin less. Every human has sinned. We are born with a sin nature. And yet, God calls us to be holy or without sin. John, the author of 1 John, makes it plain and simple why every Christian must be holy...”God is light, in Him there is no darkness at all.” Light stands for all righteousness, purity, and truth. Darkness is sin, deception and impurity. If Christians want to know God and walk with God, they must not deliberately choose sin over obedience. God grants forgiveness through Jesus Christ. So, the goal for every Christ-follower is not to be sinless but rather to sin less. Every human has sinned. We are born with a sin nature. And yet, God calls us to be holy or without sin. John, the author of 1 John, makes it plain and simple why every Christian must be holy...”God is light, in Him there is no darkness at all.” Light stands for all righteousness, purity, and truth. Darkness is sin, deception and impurity. If Christians want to know God and walk with God, they must not deliberately choose sin over obedience. God grants forgiveness through Jesus Christ. So, the goal for every Christ-follower is not to be sinless but rather to sin less. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000004214/LFL20150415.mp35526cdde5f9fc.mp3 Wed, 15 Apr 2015 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer Apart from Jesus we were all in a state of death. That is, we were completely captured by the power of sin and were destined to face God's wrath. We were continually trying to do the right thing but missing the mark because of our sin. But God has graciously saved us from this state of death by extending the power of Jesus' resurrection to us. Since we are in Christ, we share in the resurrection life of Jesus. These blessing have come to us from God. Nothing that we could possibly do earns us God's saving favor. God extends salvation to us as a gift. Apart from Jesus we were all in a state of death. That is, we were completely captured by the power of sin and were destined to face God's wrath. We were continually trying to do the right thing but missing the mark because of our sin. But God has graciously saved us from this state of death by extending the power of Jesus' resurrection to us. Since we are in Christ, we share in the resurrection life of Jesus. These blessing have come to us from God. Nothing that we could possibly do earns us God's saving favor. God extends salvation to us as a gift. Apart from Jesus we were all in a state of death. That is, we were completely captured by the power of sin and were destined to face God's wrath. We were continually trying to do the right thing but missing the mark because of our sin. But God has graciously saved us from this state of death by extending the power of Jesus' resurrection to us. Since we are in Christ, we share in the resurrection life of Jesus. These blessing have come to us from God. Nothing that we could possibly do earns us God's saving favor. God extends salvation to us as a gift. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000004215/LFL20150414.mp35526ce3b6903b.mp3 Tue, 14 Apr 2015 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer The Great News begins with God Himself and with us. God is light, and in Him there is no darkness. But this is a big problem with us, because on our own we walk in the darkness, and this means that we cannot walk with God, with whom there can be no darkness. This is the central problem of mankind, even when we do not recognize if. WE are in darkness, and God is light, and the two can never meet. But if we walk in the light, then we can have fellowship with Him. This is the very reason that Jesus, Light of the World was sent into this dark and weary world. The Great News begins with God Himself and with us. God is light, and in Him there is no darkness. But this is a big problem with us, because on our own we walk in the darkness, and this means that we cannot walk with God, with whom there can be no darkness. This is the central problem of mankind, even when we do not recognize if. WE are in darkness, and God is light, and the two can never meet. But if we walk in the light, then we can have fellowship with Him. This is the very reason that Jesus, Light of the World was sent into this dark and weary world. The Great News begins with God Himself and with us. God is light, and in Him there is no darkness. But this is a big problem with us, because on our own we walk in the darkness, and this means that we cannot walk with God, with whom there can be no darkness. This is the central problem of mankind, even when we do not recognize if. WE are in darkness, and God is light, and the two can never meet. But if we walk in the light, then we can have fellowship with Him. This is the very reason that Jesus, Light of the World was sent into this dark and weary world. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000004216/LFL20150413.mp35526ce98823bb.mp3 Mon, 13 Apr 2015 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer Jesus began his ministry with a call to repent. As we learn more about God, we begin to see our need for a rescue from this condition of death. God did send rescue, but only when we see Him, and not ourselves, in the midst of our pain. Seeing our failures should give us a reason to stop and search for something better...a light out of the darkness. Every sin emphasizes our own incompleteness and indeed, our own mortality. This recognition, however, should ultimately not lead us to despair, but to joy. And that joy is found in a new life of forgiveness through Jesus Christ. Jesus began his ministry with a call to repent. As we learn more about God, we begin to see our need for a rescue from this condition of death. God did send rescue, but only when we see Him, and not ourselves, in the midst of our pain. Seeing our failures should give us a reason to stop and search for something better...a light out of the darkness. Every sin emphasizes our own incompleteness and indeed, our own mortality. This recognition, however, should ultimately not lead us to despair, but to joy. And that joy is found in a new life of forgiveness through Jesus Christ. Jesus began his ministry with a call to repent. As we learn more about God, we begin to see our need for a rescue from this condition of death. God did send rescue, but only when we see Him, and not ourselves, in the midst of our pain. Seeing our failures should give us a reason to stop and search for something better...a light out of the darkness. Every sin emphasizes our own incompleteness and indeed, our own mortality. This recognition, however, should ultimately not lead us to despair, but to joy. And that joy is found in a new life of forgiveness through Jesus Christ. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000004142/LFL20150410.mp3551e8e68d733a.mp3 Fri, 10 Apr 2015 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer Paul leaves us no room for a middle ground. Either we're loving and serving one another, or we're attacking and destroying each other. Paul gives us two lists of behaviors. The first is unsettling just to read:fighting, jealousy, immorality, rage...who would want any part of that? When we follow our sin nature and we fail to love, we choose to ignore that which is good and indulge that which leads to darkness. Does your life resemble this list of awful behaviors? Facing this truth might be hard, but Pastor Mark gives us the answer to find the solution to this bondage. Paul leaves us no room for a middle ground. Either we're loving and serving one another, or we're attacking and destroying each other. Paul gives us two lists of behaviors. The first is unsettling just to read:fighting, jealousy, immorality, rage...who would want any part of that? When we follow our sin nature and we fail to love, we choose to ignore that which is good and indulge that which leads to darkness. Does your life resemble this list of awful behaviors? Facing this truth might be hard, but Pastor Mark gives us the answer to find the solution to this bondage. Paul leaves us no room for a middle ground. Either we're loving and serving one another, or we're attacking and destroying each other. Paul gives us two lists of behaviors. The first is unsettling just to read:fighting, jealousy, immorality, rage...who would want any part of that? When we follow our sin nature and we fail to love, we choose to ignore that which is good and indulge that which leads to darkness. Does your life resemble this list of awful behaviors? Facing this truth might be hard, but Pastor Mark gives us the answer to find the solution to this bondage. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000004143/LFL20150409.mp3551e8ec0253b5.mp3 Thu, 09 Apr 2015 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer We cannot have fellowship with God and continue walking in darkness, the place in which sinful behavior and attitudes prevail. This is the world that is contrary to His holiness. When we claim to know God, our lifestyle becomes the judge for that claim. The problem of sin is more than just a violation of any particular rule. Sin affects our entire nature and only through Jesus do we find spiritual health and life. Through Christ His Spirit lives in us. Therefore, we should rejoice and turn to the Spirit when we find ourselves tempted to walk in darkness. We cannot have fellowship with God and continue walking in darkness, the place in which sinful behavior and attitudes prevail. This is the world that is contrary to His holiness. When we claim to know God, our lifestyle becomes the judge for that claim. The problem of sin is more than just a violation of any particular rule. Sin affects our entire nature and only through Jesus do we find spiritual health and life. Through Christ His Spirit lives in us. Therefore, we should rejoice and turn to the Spirit when we find ourselves tempted to walk in darkness. We cannot have fellowship with God and continue walking in darkness, the place in which sinful behavior and attitudes prevail. This is the world that is contrary to His holiness. When we claim to know God, our lifestyle becomes the judge for that claim. The problem of sin is more than just a violation of any particular rule. Sin affects our entire nature and only through Jesus do we find spiritual health and life. Through Christ His Spirit lives in us. Therefore, we should rejoice and turn to the Spirit when we find ourselves tempted to walk in darkness. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000004144/LFL20150408.mp3551e8f1c0e931.mp3 Wed, 08 Apr 2015 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer So often, people want to sell us some formula, vitamin, or an exercise plan that will enhance our lives. Our email boxes are filled with the newest, latest and greatest ways to enhance and enrich our lives. The Bible offers one way to find life-not a few ways, just one way. This way to life is not a plan or a product; no, the only real way to life is a person-Jesus Christ. God's living Word who took on human flesh! This life was gladly willing to share everything that he had and has and is and will be. This life gives light and joy and hope. It shares grace and glory for our gain. So often, people want to sell us some formula, vitamin, or an exercise plan that will enhance our lives. Our email boxes are filled with the newest, latest and greatest ways to enhance and enrich our lives. The Bible offers one way to find life-not a few ways, just one way. This way to life is not a plan or a product; no, the only real way to life is a person-Jesus Christ. God's living Word who took on human flesh! This life was gladly willing to share everything that he had and has and is and will be. This life gives light and joy and hope. It shares grace and glory for our gain. So often, people want to sell us some formula, vitamin, or an exercise plan that will enhance our lives. Our email boxes are filled with the newest, latest and greatest ways to enhance and enrich our lives. The Bible offers one way to find life-not a few ways, just one way. This way to life is not a plan or a product; no, the only real way to life is a person-Jesus Christ. God's living Word who took on human flesh! This life was gladly willing to share everything that he had and has and is and will be. This life gives light and joy and hope. It shares grace and glory for our gain. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000004145/LFL20150407.mp3551e8f793083d.mp3 Tue, 07 Apr 2015 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer People talk about having a personal relationship with Jesus. We all want to have relationships with people. But with someone who I can't see? With someone I can't touch? You may think you aren't a very good person and the Creator of the Universe would never want a relationship with you. You couldn't be further from the truth! God WANTS and DESIRES a very intimate relationship with you. So much so that He sent his one and only Son to earth to die for you so that He can have that relationship. Pastor Mark will show you how you can begin this relationship today. People talk about having a personal relationship with Jesus. We all want to have relationships with people. But with someone who I can't see? With someone I can't touch? You may think you aren't a very good person and the Creator of the Universe would never want a relationship with you. You couldn't be further from the truth! God WANTS and DESIRES a very intimate relationship with you. So much so that He sent his one and only Son to earth to die for you so that He can have that relationship. Pastor Mark will show you how you can begin this relationship today. People talk about having a personal relationship with Jesus. We all want to have relationships with people. But with someone who I can't see? With someone I can't touch? You may think you aren't a very good person and the Creator of the Universe would never want a relationship with you. You couldn't be further from the truth! God WANTS and DESIRES a very intimate relationship with you. So much so that He sent his one and only Son to earth to die for you so that He can have that relationship. Pastor Mark will show you how you can begin this relationship today. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000004146/LFL20150406.mp3551e8fceedc3c.mp3 Mon, 06 Apr 2015 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer John writes First John 1 on behalf of the other apostles. They were filled with excitement! They not only heard, but saw with their own eyes and touched the Word of Life-Jesus Christ. The Word of God was written so that “our joy may be complete.” So if you are searching for true happiness and complete joy, here it is: this old, precious, holy book holds the map to our true happiness, joy and satisfaction. Even in the midst of our darkness, there is hope. Hope, because God is light and He can shine through us. Only if He is in you, spiritual darkness cannot exist in you. John writes First John 1 on behalf of the other apostles. They were filled with excitement! They not only heard, but saw with their own eyes and touched the Word of Life-Jesus Christ. The Word of God was written so that “our joy may be complete.” So if you are searching for true happiness and complete joy, here it is: this old, precious, holy book holds the map to our true happiness, joy and satisfaction. Even in the midst of our darkness, there is hope. Hope, because God is light and He can shine through us. Only if He is in you, spiritual darkness cannot exist in you. John writes First John 1 on behalf of the other apostles. They were filled with excitement! They not only heard, but saw with their own eyes and touched the Word of Life-Jesus Christ. The Word of God was written so that “our joy may be complete.” So if you are searching for true happiness and complete joy, here it is: this old, precious, holy book holds the map to our true happiness, joy and satisfaction. Even in the midst of our darkness, there is hope. Hope, because God is light and He can shine through us. Only if He is in you, spiritual darkness cannot exist in you. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000004082/LFL20150403.mp355158e0fe897c.mp3 Fri, 03 Apr 2015 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer Buddhists seek to find ultimate truth in enlightenment, and meditate in order to get to that ideal. But for us Christians we don't need to meditate our way to Truth. Truth has come to us, and his name is Jesus! That is why the way of Jesus is the way of Truth; the life of Jesus is the life of Truth. God is the Way, the Life, and the Truth. No truth is ever separated from God. No life is ever far from God. Even the most degenerated criminals are never far from God. The truth is is that God desires to know us and be known by us. Buddhists seek to find ultimate truth in enlightenment, and meditate in order to get to that ideal. But for us Christians we don't need to meditate our way to Truth. Truth has come to us, and his name is Jesus! That is why the way of Jesus is the way of Truth; the life of Jesus is the life of Truth. God is the Way, the Life, and the Truth. No truth is ever separated from God. No life is ever far from God. Even the most degenerated criminals are never far from God. The truth is is that God desires to know us and be known by us. Buddhists seek to find ultimate truth in enlightenment, and meditate in order to get to that ideal. But for us Christians we don't need to meditate our way to Truth. Truth has come to us, and his name is Jesus! That is why the way of Jesus is the way of Truth; the life of Jesus is the life of Truth. God is the Way, the Life, and the Truth. No truth is ever separated from God. No life is ever far from God. Even the most degenerated criminals are never far from God. The truth is is that God desires to know us and be known by us. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000004083/LFL20150402.mp355158e7fd4c06.mp3 Thu, 02 Apr 2015 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer John introduced the book of 1 John by summarizing what he and the other apostles were all about: Jesus Christ. He talked about hearing everything that Jesus had taught, seeing the miracles that he did and how he lived his life and lastly, they had a hands on experience with the reality of his life. “Christ, the “Word of Life”, was the message that the apostles preached. They had the responsibility to proclaim His name. To believe their message is to fellowship with God. We can be part of that continuing community if we choose to believe. John introduced the book of 1 John by summarizing what he and the other apostles were all about: Jesus Christ. He talked about hearing everything that Jesus had taught, seeing the miracles that he did and how he lived his life and lastly, they had a hands on experience with the reality of his life. “Christ, the “Word of Life”, was the message that the apostles preached. They had the responsibility to proclaim His name. To believe their message is to fellowship with God. We can be part of that continuing community if we choose to believe. John introduced the book of 1 John by summarizing what he and the other apostles were all about: Jesus Christ. He talked about hearing everything that Jesus had taught, seeing the miracles that he did and how he lived his life and lastly, they had a hands on experience with the reality of his life. “Christ, the “Word of Life”, was the message that the apostles preached. They had the responsibility to proclaim His name. To believe their message is to fellowship with God. We can be part of that continuing community if we choose to believe. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000004084/LFL20150401.mp355158edbd6469.mp3 Wed, 01 Apr 2015 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer Have you ever noticed that John's own experience of hearing, seeing, and touching the life of Jesus compels some of his letters? Consider how many times John uses words like “proclaim” and “testify”. In other words, John's mission is a natural and vibrant outflow of his personal encounter with Jesus. He is not merely proclaiming a message, but a person. Today's message will cause us to reflect on our own personal relationship with Jesus and the joy it brings to invite others into intimate fellowship with Jesus Christ. Have you ever noticed that John's own experience of hearing, seeing, and touching the life of Jesus compels some of his letters? Consider how many times John uses words like “proclaim” and “testify”. In other words, John's mission is a natural and vibrant outflow of his personal encounter with Jesus. He is not merely proclaiming a message, but a person. Today's message will cause us to reflect on our own personal relationship with Jesus and the joy it brings to invite others into intimate fellowship with Jesus Christ. Have you ever noticed that John's own experience of hearing, seeing, and touching the life of Jesus compels some of his letters? Consider how many times John uses words like “proclaim” and “testify”. In other words, John's mission is a natural and vibrant outflow of his personal encounter with Jesus. He is not merely proclaiming a message, but a person. Today's message will cause us to reflect on our own personal relationship with Jesus and the joy it brings to invite others into intimate fellowship with Jesus Christ. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000004085/LFL20140331.mp355158fab3b777.mp3 Tue, 31 Mar 2015 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer There is only one way to heaven . That is though Jesus Christ. He must get you in or you won't get in at all. You don't go to heaven because you have more good points than bad marks against your name. No, the people who are going to heaven really deserved to go to hell. But they called out to Jesus and he saved them. You must be born again to go to heaven. Not just a member of a church, but a member of God's family. Not just a good person who does good deeds, but you must have a relationship with Jesus. If you have never been born again, this message is a good one for you. There is only one way to heaven . That is though Jesus Christ. He must get you in or you won't get in at all. You don't go to heaven because you have more good points than bad marks against your name. No, the people who are going to heaven really deserved to go to hell. But they called out to Jesus and he saved them. You must be born again to go to heaven. Not just a member of a church, but a member of God's family. Not just a good person who does good deeds, but you must have a relationship with Jesus. If you have never been born again, this message is a good one for you. There is only one way to heaven . That is though Jesus Christ. He must get you in or you won't get in at all. You don't go to heaven because you have more good points than bad marks against your name. No, the people who are going to heaven really deserved to go to hell. But they called out to Jesus and he saved them. You must be born again to go to heaven. Not just a member of a church, but a member of God's family. Not just a good person who does good deeds, but you must have a relationship with Jesus. If you have never been born again, this message is a good one for you. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000004086/LFL20150330.mp355159004eef05.mp3 Mon, 30 Mar 2015 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer There are many ideas out there about heaven. Everyone will go to heaven when they die because a loving God wouldn't send anyone to hell. This isn't true. Everyone has a choice to make. Where will they spend eternity? Heaven or hell. Another lie is the lie of reincarnation which tells us that everybody is good enough to get to heaven. The Bible tells us that we only die once and then comes judgment. And then the last lie is that heaven will be boring and why would anyone want to go there. The Bible tells us that there will be no tears or pain in heaven. That sounds like a very good place. There are many ideas out there about heaven. Everyone will go to heaven when they die because a loving God wouldn't send anyone to hell. This isn't true. Everyone has a choice to make. Where will they spend eternity? Heaven or hell. Another lie is the lie of reincarnation which tells us that everybody is good enough to get to heaven. The Bible tells us that we only die once and then comes judgment. And then the last lie is that heaven will be boring and why would anyone want to go there. The Bible tells us that there will be no tears or pain in heaven. That sounds like a very good place. There are many ideas out there about heaven. Everyone will go to heaven when they die because a loving God wouldn't send anyone to hell. This isn't true. Everyone has a choice to make. Where will they spend eternity? Heaven or hell. Another lie is the lie of reincarnation which tells us that everybody is good enough to get to heaven. The Bible tells us that we only die once and then comes judgment. And then the last lie is that heaven will be boring and why would anyone want to go there. The Bible tells us that there will be no tears or pain in heaven. That sounds like a very good place. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000003989/LFL20150327.mp3550b0fc60840e.mp3 Fri, 27 Mar 2015 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer Sometimes we worry about life after death. Sometimes we wonder what happens as we pass through the threshold of this life to the next. But Jesus, himself, told us “do not let your hearts be troubled.” He is preparing a place for those who trust in Him. Heaven is described as home. After a long trip on the road, does anything seem more appealing than going home? Sleeping in our own beds, and a a home-cooked meal are some of the greatest joys in life. When Jesus spoke of his pending death, he spoke of building us a home with his Father in heaven. Sometimes we worry about life after death. Sometimes we wonder what happens as we pass through the threshold of this life to the next. But Jesus, himself, told us “do not let your hearts be troubled.” He is preparing a place for those who trust in Him. Heaven is described as home. After a long trip on the road, does anything seem more appealing than going home? Sleeping in our own beds, and a a home-cooked meal are some of the greatest joys in life. When Jesus spoke of his pending death, he spoke of building us a home with his Father in heaven. Sometimes we worry about life after death. Sometimes we wonder what happens as we pass through the threshold of this life to the next. But Jesus, himself, told us “do not let your hearts be troubled.” He is preparing a place for those who trust in Him. Heaven is described as home. After a long trip on the road, does anything seem more appealing than going home? Sleeping in our own beds, and a a home-cooked meal are some of the greatest joys in life. When Jesus spoke of his pending death, he spoke of building us a home with his Father in heaven. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000003990/Processing....mp3 Thu, 26 Mar 2015 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer If you are a Christian, most likely there was a time in your life when you recognized you needed a Savior. You were tired of living life your way, and you came to believe Jesus died for our sins so that we could really live. At that time, you gave Jesus your driver's seat by receiving him as your Lord and Savior. We can never be truly happy if we are in control of our lives. Matthew 16:25 tells us we must lose our life to find true life. We must get out of the driver's seat and allow God to take complete control of our life. Only He can make us happy and make us the person He wants us to be. If you are a Christian, most likely there was a time in your life when you recognized you needed a Savior. You were tired of living life your way, and you came to believe Jesus died for our sins so that we could really live. At that time, you gave Jesus your driver's seat by receiving him as your Lord and Savior. We can never be truly happy if we are in control of our lives. Matthew 16:25 tells us we must lose our life to find true life. We must get out of the driver's seat and allow God to take complete control of our life. Only He can make us happy and make us the person He wants us to be. If you are a Christian, most likely there was a time in your life when you recognized you needed a Savior. You were tired of living life your way, and you came to believe Jesus died for our sins so that we could really live. At that time, you gave Jesus your driver's seat by receiving him as your Lord and Savior. We can never be truly happy if we are in control of our lives. Matthew 16:25 tells us we must lose our life to find true life. We must get out of the driver's seat and allow God to take complete control of our life. Only He can make us happy and make us the person He wants us to be. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000003991/LFL20150325.mp3550b10af461bc.mp3 Wed, 25 Mar 2015 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer You were born physically into this world, but you were born without the Spirit of God in your soul. You were born spiritually dead. Yes, God created you, but He gave you a freewill to decide for yourself where you will spend eternity. God never forces anyone to accept Jesus as their Savior. He simply offers a warm invitation to anyone who wants to have their sins forgiven and go to heaven. Salvation is a free gift, paid for by the precious blood of Jesus Christ. We must accept God's gift of eternal life or it WILL be forever forfeited when we die. You were born physically into this world, but you were born without the Spirit of God in your soul. You were born spiritually dead. Yes, God created you, but He gave you a freewill to decide for yourself where you will spend eternity. God never forces anyone to accept Jesus as their Savior. He simply offers a warm invitation to anyone who wants to have their sins forgiven and go to heaven. Salvation is a free gift, paid for by the precious blood of Jesus Christ. We must accept God's gift of eternal life or it WILL be forever forfeited when we die. You were born physically into this world, but you were born without the Spirit of God in your soul. You were born spiritually dead. Yes, God created you, but He gave you a freewill to decide for yourself where you will spend eternity. God never forces anyone to accept Jesus as their Savior. He simply offers a warm invitation to anyone who wants to have their sins forgiven and go to heaven. Salvation is a free gift, paid for by the precious blood of Jesus Christ. We must accept God's gift of eternal life or it WILL be forever forfeited when we die. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000003992/LFL20150324.mp3550b110494132.mp3 Tue, 24 Mar 2015 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer John 3:16 is probably the most memorized verse in the Bible, and not without good reason. It talks about God's love for the world-which doesn’t' mean the physical earth, but human beings living on the earth. That is HUGE! God is not indifferent towards us. God is passionate for us. He is so passionate for us that He sent his only Son to be our Savior. The reason God made that sacrifice is because people are perishing in the battle for our souls, and that is not what God wants for us. He wants us to have eternal life. This invitation is for everyone...whoever believes. John 3:16 is probably the most memorized verse in the Bible, and not without good reason. It talks about God's love for the world-which doesn’t' mean the physical earth, but human beings living on the earth. That is HUGE! God is not indifferent towards us. God is passionate for us. He is so passionate for us that He sent his only Son to be our Savior. The reason God made that sacrifice is because people are perishing in the battle for our souls, and that is not what God wants for us. He wants us to have eternal life. This invitation is for everyone...whoever believes. John 3:16 is probably the most memorized verse in the Bible, and not without good reason. It talks about God's love for the world-which doesn’t' mean the physical earth, but human beings living on the earth. That is HUGE! God is not indifferent towards us. God is passionate for us. He is so passionate for us that He sent his only Son to be our Savior. The reason God made that sacrifice is because people are perishing in the battle for our souls, and that is not what God wants for us. He wants us to have eternal life. This invitation is for everyone...whoever believes. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000003993/LFL20150323.mp3550b1160584eb.mp3 Mon, 23 Mar 2015 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer Do you ever feel beat up and defeated? Everyone has felt this way at some point. There is only on hope against the enemy whose main purpose is to defeat us and fill our minds with lies. It is Jesus Christ who is our fortress and stronghold. Do you need a place of refuge today? Jesus, our stronghold is waiting for you. Always remember that a stronghold is of no use if you are standing outside its walls. Stop trying to do everything on your own. You are not alone, God is with you and waiting for you to enter his fortress of refuge. He is waiting for you to come into His refuge. Do you ever feel beat up and defeated? Everyone has felt this way at some point. There is only on hope against the enemy whose main purpose is to defeat us and fill our minds with lies. It is Jesus Christ who is our fortress and stronghold. Do you need a place of refuge today? Jesus, our stronghold is waiting for you. Always remember that a stronghold is of no use if you are standing outside its walls. Stop trying to do everything on your own. You are not alone, God is with you and waiting for you to enter his fortress of refuge. He is waiting for you to come into His refuge. Do you ever feel beat up and defeated? Everyone has felt this way at some point. There is only on hope against the enemy whose main purpose is to defeat us and fill our minds with lies. It is Jesus Christ who is our fortress and stronghold. Do you need a place of refuge today? Jesus, our stronghold is waiting for you. Always remember that a stronghold is of no use if you are standing outside its walls. Stop trying to do everything on your own. You are not alone, God is with you and waiting for you to enter his fortress of refuge. He is waiting for you to come into His refuge. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000003915/LFL20150320.mp3550337b52c030.mp3 Fri, 20 Mar 2015 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer The passion of Christ is to heal the brokenhearted. People who are brokenhearted are easy prey for the Devil's strongholds. Most mental strongholds start with hurt and trauma. Healing leads to freedom, which leads to release to fulfill God's purpose for our life. God's plan is to enable us to love Him, others and ourselves. Satan's master plan is separation. He will cause you to be brokenhearted and allow your flesh to separate you from God. But God's Word tells us to loose and bind these stronghold that Satan puts on us. And We can only do this with God's help. The passion of Christ is to heal the brokenhearted. People who are brokenhearted are easy prey for the Devil's strongholds. Most mental strongholds start with hurt and trauma. Healing leads to freedom, which leads to release to fulfill God's purpose for our life. God's plan is to enable us to love Him, others and ourselves. Satan's master plan is separation. He will cause you to be brokenhearted and allow your flesh to separate you from God. But God's Word tells us to loose and bind these stronghold that Satan puts on us. And We can only do this with God's help. The passion of Christ is to heal the brokenhearted. People who are brokenhearted are easy prey for the Devil's strongholds. Most mental strongholds start with hurt and trauma. Healing leads to freedom, which leads to release to fulfill God's purpose for our life. God's plan is to enable us to love Him, others and ourselves. Satan's master plan is separation. He will cause you to be brokenhearted and allow your flesh to separate you from God. But God's Word tells us to loose and bind these stronghold that Satan puts on us. And We can only do this with God's help. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000003916/LFL20150319.mp355033818055a9.mp3 Thu, 19 Mar 2015 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer It can happen at anytime, and any where. You can be having a great day just worshiping and praising Jesus for all He has done for you and then it hits! It comes out of left field and can destroy you with one word. Deceptive thinking! Someone may say something to you or a bad thought might enter your mind. Then you are left feeling unloved and unworthy. It is an attack from Satan himself. He is out to kill, steal and destroy us. The great news is that God had given us power, authority, and spiritual weapons to combat every attack. All we have to do is receive these gifts. It can happen at anytime, and any where. You can be having a great day just worshiping and praising Jesus for all He has done for you and then it hits! It comes out of left field and can destroy you with one word. Deceptive thinking! Someone may say something to you or a bad thought might enter your mind. Then you are left feeling unloved and unworthy. It is an attack from Satan himself. He is out to kill, steal and destroy us. The great news is that God had given us power, authority, and spiritual weapons to combat every attack. All we have to do is receive these gifts. It can happen at anytime, and any where. You can be having a great day just worshiping and praising Jesus for all He has done for you and then it hits! It comes out of left field and can destroy you with one word. Deceptive thinking! Someone may say something to you or a bad thought might enter your mind. Then you are left feeling unloved and unworthy. It is an attack from Satan himself. He is out to kill, steal and destroy us. The great news is that God had given us power, authority, and spiritual weapons to combat every attack. All we have to do is receive these gifts. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000003917/LFL20150318.mp35503387d6d220.mp3 Wed, 18 Mar 2015 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer There are so many voices giving us very good advice. Those voices are filling our mind with many words of wisdom. The problem is that not every thing we hear is what God would want us to hear. He has given us the best piece of wisdom and it will never steer us wrong. God's Word shows us the path to travel. It fills our minds with wisdom from God. When Satan tries to fill our mind with lies we need to pray and ask God for wisdom from the most useful tool. We should read His word daily. Hear it and proclaim it in worship. He will replace those wrong thoughts with the Word. There are so many voices giving us very good advice. Those voices are filling our mind with many words of wisdom. The problem is that not every thing we hear is what God would want us to hear. He has given us the best piece of wisdom and it will never steer us wrong. God's Word shows us the path to travel. It fills our minds with wisdom from God. When Satan tries to fill our mind with lies we need to pray and ask God for wisdom from the most useful tool. We should read His word daily. Hear it and proclaim it in worship. He will replace those wrong thoughts with the Word. There are so many voices giving us very good advice. Those voices are filling our mind with many words of wisdom. The problem is that not every thing we hear is what God would want us to hear. He has given us the best piece of wisdom and it will never steer us wrong. God's Word shows us the path to travel. It fills our minds with wisdom from God. When Satan tries to fill our mind with lies we need to pray and ask God for wisdom from the most useful tool. We should read His word daily. Hear it and proclaim it in worship. He will replace those wrong thoughts with the Word. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000003918/LFL20150317.mp3550338dae0340.mp3 Tue, 17 Mar 2015 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer Our mind is full of thoughts all of the time. But who we allow to control our thoughts is up to us. Either God or Satan will take control of our thoughts. The Holy Spirit can free us from uncontrolled thoughts. It's the idea of replacement-whatever you want to change in your life, don't resist it; replace it. We should ask the Holy Spirit to give us new ideas to think about that will replace the old, bad thoughts. When you think of something from God's word, Satan's negative thoughts must leave. So, invite the Holy Spirit to have free access to your mind to replace bad thoughts. Our mind is full of thoughts all of the time. But who we allow to control our thoughts is up to us. Either God or Satan will take control of our thoughts. The Holy Spirit can free us from uncontrolled thoughts. It's the idea of replacement-whatever you want to change in your life, don't resist it; replace it. We should ask the Holy Spirit to give us new ideas to think about that will replace the old, bad thoughts. When you think of something from God's word, Satan's negative thoughts must leave. So, invite the Holy Spirit to have free access to your mind to replace bad thoughts. Our mind is full of thoughts all of the time. But who we allow to control our thoughts is up to us. Either God or Satan will take control of our thoughts. The Holy Spirit can free us from uncontrolled thoughts. It's the idea of replacement-whatever you want to change in your life, don't resist it; replace it. We should ask the Holy Spirit to give us new ideas to think about that will replace the old, bad thoughts. When you think of something from God's word, Satan's negative thoughts must leave. So, invite the Holy Spirit to have free access to your mind to replace bad thoughts. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000003919/LFL20150316.mp35503396108fca.mp3 Mon, 16 Mar 2015 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer As Christ Followers we live in a battlefield everyday. The battlefield is our mind. The way you think determines that way you feel, and the way you feel determines the way you act. Satan gives you thoughts-they are temptation and God gives you thoughts-they are inspiration. Which one are you going to choose? Will you choose life and peace over death. But the truth is we have self-destructive thoughts all of the time. So what should we do? Pastor Mark walks us the dangers of allowing Satan to control our thoughts instead of God. As Christ Followers we live in a battlefield everyday. The battlefield is our mind. The way you think determines that way you feel, and the way you feel determines the way you act. Satan gives you thoughts-they are temptation and God gives you thoughts-they are inspiration. Which one are you going to choose? Will you choose life and peace over death. But the truth is we have self-destructive thoughts all of the time. So what should we do? Pastor Mark walks us the dangers of allowing Satan to control our thoughts instead of God. As Christ Followers we live in a battlefield everyday. The battlefield is our mind. The way you think determines that way you feel, and the way you feel determines the way you act. Satan gives you thoughts-they are temptation and God gives you thoughts-they are inspiration. Which one are you going to choose? Will you choose life and peace over death. But the truth is we have self-destructive thoughts all of the time. So what should we do? Pastor Mark walks us the dangers of allowing Satan to control our thoughts instead of God. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000003828/Processing....mp3 Fri, 13 Mar 2015 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer We will see in today's message that all temptations can be overcome by the power of God. Christ demonstrated that sin can only be overcome by prayer, fasting, and studying the Word of God. Just like Jesus, the more in tune you become with the Word and the ways of the Lord the more apt you are to be able to distinguish His voice from the enemy's in times of temptation. God has promised to give us a way out of the temptation. He also offers us forgiveness if we do give into the temptation. God will always be there to catch us when we fall and renew a relationship with us. We will see in today's message that all temptations can be overcome by the power of God. Christ demonstrated that sin can only be overcome by prayer, fasting, and studying the Word of God. Just like Jesus, the more in tune you become with the Word and the ways of the Lord the more apt you are to be able to distinguish His voice from the enemy's in times of temptation. God has promised to give us a way out of the temptation. He also offers us forgiveness if we do give into the temptation. God will always be there to catch us when we fall and renew a relationship with us. We will see in today's message that all temptations can be overcome by the power of God. Christ demonstrated that sin can only be overcome by prayer, fasting, and studying the Word of God. Just like Jesus, the more in tune you become with the Word and the ways of the Lord the more apt you are to be able to distinguish His voice from the enemy's in times of temptation. God has promised to give us a way out of the temptation. He also offers us forgiveness if we do give into the temptation. God will always be there to catch us when we fall and renew a relationship with us. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000003830/LFL20141212.mp354f9fc295ab63.mp3 Thu, 12 Mar 2015 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer From the Bible we realize two important principles about temptations. Most importantly, God is not responsible for tempting us because it is against His character to lead anyone into sin. James 1 shows us that sin originates both from the yearnings of our sinful nature as well as from the devil. We cannot blame God for the temptations in our lives. It is not God that tempts you to visit an inappropriate website. It is not God that tempts you to give in to addiction. It is not God that gives you the idea to cheat. It is our selfish desires to be accepted that tempts us, not God. From the Bible we realize two important principles about temptations. Most importantly, God is not responsible for tempting us because it is against His character to lead anyone into sin. James 1 shows us that sin originates both from the yearnings of our sinful nature as well as from the devil. We cannot blame God for the temptations in our lives. It is not God that tempts you to visit an inappropriate website. It is not God that tempts you to give in to addiction. It is not God that gives you the idea to cheat. It is our selfish desires to be accepted that tempts us, not God. From the Bible we realize two important principles about temptations. Most importantly, God is not responsible for tempting us because it is against His character to lead anyone into sin. James 1 shows us that sin originates both from the yearnings of our sinful nature as well as from the devil. We cannot blame God for the temptations in our lives. It is not God that tempts you to visit an inappropriate website. It is not God that tempts you to give in to addiction. It is not God that gives you the idea to cheat. It is our selfish desires to be accepted that tempts us, not God. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000003831/LFL20141211.mp354f9fc9d29c0c.mp3 Wed, 11 Mar 2015 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer From the Bible we realize two important principles about temptations. Most importantly, God is not responsible for tempting us because it is against His character to lead anyone into sin. James 1 shows us that sin originates both from the yearnings of our sinful nature as well as from the devil. We cannot blame God for the temptations in our lives. It is not God that tempts you to visit an inappropriate website. It is not God that tempts you to give in to addiction. It is not God that gives you the idea to cheat. It is our selfish desires to be accepted that tempts us, not God. From the Bible we realize two important principles about temptations. Most importantly, God is not responsible for tempting us because it is against His character to lead anyone into sin. James 1 shows us that sin originates both from the yearnings of our sinful nature as well as from the devil. We cannot blame God for the temptations in our lives. It is not God that tempts you to visit an inappropriate website. It is not God that tempts you to give in to addiction. It is not God that gives you the idea to cheat. It is our selfish desires to be accepted that tempts us, not God. From the Bible we realize two important principles about temptations. Most importantly, God is not responsible for tempting us because it is against His character to lead anyone into sin. James 1 shows us that sin originates both from the yearnings of our sinful nature as well as from the devil. We cannot blame God for the temptations in our lives. It is not God that tempts you to visit an inappropriate website. It is not God that tempts you to give in to addiction. It is not God that gives you the idea to cheat. It is our selfish desires to be accepted that tempts us, not God. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000003832/LFL20141210.mp354f9fd065a7e8.mp3 Tue, 10 Mar 2015 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer Temptations are around us. It seems like every way you turn there is a doughnut shop calling out your name or an inappropriate ad on the television. Though it is not a sin to be tempted, it is is a sin to give in to temptation. Temptations come to the godly and the sinner alike, but what sets them apart is not the temptation itself but rather the response to it. Temptations comes to all of us on a daily basis but God promises to give you the strength to overcome them. Pastor Mark will warn us of the ways Satan tempts us and how we as Christ followers can overcome temptations. Temptations are around us. It seems like every way you turn there is a doughnut shop calling out your name or an inappropriate ad on the television. Though it is not a sin to be tempted, it is is a sin to give in to temptation. Temptations come to the godly and the sinner alike, but what sets them apart is not the temptation itself but rather the response to it. Temptations comes to all of us on a daily basis but God promises to give you the strength to overcome them. Pastor Mark will warn us of the ways Satan tempts us and how we as Christ followers can overcome temptations. Temptations are around us. It seems like every way you turn there is a doughnut shop calling out your name or an inappropriate ad on the television. Though it is not a sin to be tempted, it is is a sin to give in to temptation. Temptations come to the godly and the sinner alike, but what sets them apart is not the temptation itself but rather the response to it. Temptations comes to all of us on a daily basis but God promises to give you the strength to overcome them. Pastor Mark will warn us of the ways Satan tempts us and how we as Christ followers can overcome temptations. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000003833/LFL20150309.mp354f9fd67e57fb.mp3 Mon, 09 Mar 2015 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer Heresies and cults have always threatened the church. When falsehoods are exposed, the church must do all it can to defend the truth. In his epistle to the Galatians, Paul is defending the truth of Christianity against false theology. Satan will use this to deceive people to believe what is untrue. He may use his demons to appear as angels to someone to give them a message when in reality he is giving them a message of lies and deception. We must be on guard against such evil and know the difference between the voice of God and the voice of Satan. Heresies and cults have always threatened the church. When falsehoods are exposed, the church must do all it can to defend the truth. In his epistle to the Galatians, Paul is defending the truth of Christianity against false theology. Satan will use this to deceive people to believe what is untrue. He may use his demons to appear as angels to someone to give them a message when in reality he is giving them a message of lies and deception. We must be on guard against such evil and know the difference between the voice of God and the voice of Satan. Heresies and cults have always threatened the church. When falsehoods are exposed, the church must do all it can to defend the truth. In his epistle to the Galatians, Paul is defending the truth of Christianity against false theology. Satan will use this to deceive people to believe what is untrue. He may use his demons to appear as angels to someone to give them a message when in reality he is giving them a message of lies and deception. We must be on guard against such evil and know the difference between the voice of God and the voice of Satan. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000003753/LFL20150306.mp354ef5e480a85b.mp3 Fri, 06 Mar 2015 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer How often do you forget that we are in a spiritual war? There are two realities set before us; one is the physical world, and the other is the spiritual world. There is always a battle for every soul. Our enemy, Satan is deceptively cunning. But he's there, always. But rather than try to guess his plans and counter all of his moves, Paul reminds us, in the book of Ephesians, to simply take up the tools God has given us and stand up to the evil one. We are to be clothed with each piece of God's armor and be ready to fight against Satan and his army of demons. How often do you forget that we are in a spiritual war? There are two realities set before us; one is the physical world, and the other is the spiritual world. There is always a battle for every soul. Our enemy, Satan is deceptively cunning. But he's there, always. But rather than try to guess his plans and counter all of his moves, Paul reminds us, in the book of Ephesians, to simply take up the tools God has given us and stand up to the evil one. We are to be clothed with each piece of God's armor and be ready to fight against Satan and his army of demons. How often do you forget that we are in a spiritual war? There are two realities set before us; one is the physical world, and the other is the spiritual world. There is always a battle for every soul. Our enemy, Satan is deceptively cunning. But he's there, always. But rather than try to guess his plans and counter all of his moves, Paul reminds us, in the book of Ephesians, to simply take up the tools God has given us and stand up to the evil one. We are to be clothed with each piece of God's armor and be ready to fight against Satan and his army of demons. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000003754/LFL20150305.mp354ef5eaf00987.mp3 Thu, 05 Mar 2015 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer Idolizing angels isn't a new concept. Apparently is was a big enough issue to cause Paul to bring it up in his letter to the Colossians. He warned them about only following sound doctrine and staying away fro teachers who say that the way to God is through angel worship. The point is that God alone is worthy of our worship. It's right to believe that angels are real and that God uses them to carry our His plans, but it's not ok to worship the messengers rather than the Sender of the message. Beware of who you worship and for what you worship them for. Idolizing angels isn't a new concept. Apparently is was a big enough issue to cause Paul to bring it up in his letter to the Colossians. He warned them about only following sound doctrine and staying away fro teachers who say that the way to God is through angel worship. The point is that God alone is worthy of our worship. It's right to believe that angels are real and that God uses them to carry our His plans, but it's not ok to worship the messengers rather than the Sender of the message. Beware of who you worship and for what you worship them for. Idolizing angels isn't a new concept. Apparently is was a big enough issue to cause Paul to bring it up in his letter to the Colossians. He warned them about only following sound doctrine and staying away fro teachers who say that the way to God is through angel worship. The point is that God alone is worthy of our worship. It's right to believe that angels are real and that God uses them to carry our His plans, but it's not ok to worship the messengers rather than the Sender of the message. Beware of who you worship and for what you worship them for. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000003755/LFL20150304.mp354ef5f36960ac.mp3 Wed, 04 Mar 2015 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer Have you ever wondered where angels and demons come from? You picture the stuff that's in the movies with the spiritual realm at battle, angels on one side and demons on the other...but when did they come into being? Have they always been there? A biblical truth to hold onto is that God created all things. God's messengers, the angels, were created by Him to do His will. Likewise, demons were created by God, but they chose to disobey Him and were cast out of heaven. Today, we take a deeper look at what angels are and what they are not. Have you ever wondered where angels and demons come from? You picture the stuff that's in the movies with the spiritual realm at battle, angels on one side and demons on the other...but when did they come into being? Have they always been there? A biblical truth to hold onto is that God created all things. God's messengers, the angels, were created by Him to do His will. Likewise, demons were created by God, but they chose to disobey Him and were cast out of heaven. Today, we take a deeper look at what angels are and what they are not. Have you ever wondered where angels and demons come from? You picture the stuff that's in the movies with the spiritual realm at battle, angels on one side and demons on the other...but when did they come into being? Have they always been there? A biblical truth to hold onto is that God created all things. God's messengers, the angels, were created by Him to do His will. Likewise, demons were created by God, but they chose to disobey Him and were cast out of heaven. Today, we take a deeper look at what angels are and what they are not. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000003756/LFL20150303.mp354ef5fa422923.mp3 Tue, 03 Mar 2015 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer Do you believe in angels? Sometimes we get mixed up in what we (and others) believe about the existence of angels over what we (and others) believe about God Himself. Contrary to what some believe, angels are not dead humans trying to earn their wings. Angles are a unique group of beings created by God for very specific reasons. The Bible is very clear that angels are real, but they are not meant to the focus of our attention. God sends angels to protect us, give us messages and even battle for us. So, they are just doing the job they were sent to do. Do you believe in angels? Sometimes we get mixed up in what we (and others) believe about the existence of angels over what we (and others) believe about God Himself. Contrary to what some believe, angels are not dead humans trying to earn their wings. Angles are a unique group of beings created by God for very specific reasons. The Bible is very clear that angels are real, but they are not meant to the focus of our attention. God sends angels to protect us, give us messages and even battle for us. So, they are just doing the job they were sent to do. Do you believe in angels? Sometimes we get mixed up in what we (and others) believe about the existence of angels over what we (and others) believe about God Himself. Contrary to what some believe, angels are not dead humans trying to earn their wings. Angles are a unique group of beings created by God for very specific reasons. The Bible is very clear that angels are real, but they are not meant to the focus of our attention. God sends angels to protect us, give us messages and even battle for us. So, they are just doing the job they were sent to do. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000003757/LFL20150302.mp354ef6047a709d.mp3 Mon, 02 Mar 2015 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer Satan couldn't overcome the person, the purpose and the power of Jesus' life and ministry, despite his best efforts. He wasn't strong enough to throw a knockout punch in heaven before the creation of the universe and he was declared the loser. He wasn't strong enough to win in the Garden of Gethsemane or on Mount Calvary or at the tomb of Jesus. And as Christ-followers, he's not strong enough to win against our faith and as long as we keep the light of Jesus beaming from our lives as we live according to His Word, Satan can never extinguish it. Satan couldn't overcome the person, the purpose and the power of Jesus' life and ministry, despite his best efforts. He wasn't strong enough to throw a knockout punch in heaven before the creation of the universe and he was declared the loser. He wasn't strong enough to win in the Garden of Gethsemane or on Mount Calvary or at the tomb of Jesus. And as Christ-followers, he's not strong enough to win against our faith and as long as we keep the light of Jesus beaming from our lives as we live according to His Word, Satan can never extinguish it. Satan couldn't overcome the person, the purpose and the power of Jesus' life and ministry, despite his best efforts. He wasn't strong enough to throw a knockout punch in heaven before the creation of the universe and he was declared the loser. He wasn't strong enough to win in the Garden of Gethsemane or on Mount Calvary or at the tomb of Jesus. And as Christ-followers, he's not strong enough to win against our faith and as long as we keep the light of Jesus beaming from our lives as we live according to His Word, Satan can never extinguish it. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000003669/LFL20150227.mp354e624e28ff80.mp3 Fri, 27 Feb 2015 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer There are times when we may feel like our backs are against the wall with no way out. The thought of having to fight the giants of life in order to move forward can be intimidating. This is when the enemy comes alongside us to speak words of fear and doubt. Satan is always trying to discourage us from believing that we will ever walk in triumph. He is a liar and the king of all lies. We can either stand and fight or run and hide, the choice is ours to make. It doesn't matter what the circumstances look like and what the devil says. The important thing is that God is our Victor! There are times when we may feel like our backs are against the wall with no way out. The thought of having to fight the giants of life in order to move forward can be intimidating. This is when the enemy comes alongside us to speak words of fear and doubt. Satan is always trying to discourage us from believing that we will ever walk in triumph. He is a liar and the king of all lies. We can either stand and fight or run and hide, the choice is ours to make. It doesn't matter what the circumstances look like and what the devil says. The important thing is that God is our Victor! There are times when we may feel like our backs are against the wall with no way out. The thought of having to fight the giants of life in order to move forward can be intimidating. This is when the enemy comes alongside us to speak words of fear and doubt. Satan is always trying to discourage us from believing that we will ever walk in triumph. He is a liar and the king of all lies. We can either stand and fight or run and hide, the choice is ours to make. It doesn't matter what the circumstances look like and what the devil says. The important thing is that God is our Victor! http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000003670/LFL20150226.mp354e6255411fdc.mp3 Thu, 26 Feb 2015 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer To some extent, people are mislead when others do not tell them about evil. Some people do not believe evil exists in the world, they do not believe in the power of darkness, and they do not believe in Satan. We, as Christ-followers, are in a continual battle against our adversary, Satan. He is not an enemy of flesh and blood but rather a spirit being. His sole intent is to cause havoc for each one of us in order to get us off track of the plan God has for our lives. He waits until we're at a vulnerable place before bringing on his attack. This is why we have to be on our guard every single day. To some extent, people are mislead when others do not tell them about evil. Some people do not believe evil exists in the world, they do not believe in the power of darkness, and they do not believe in Satan. We, as Christ-followers, are in a continual battle against our adversary, Satan. He is not an enemy of flesh and blood but rather a spirit being. His sole intent is to cause havoc for each one of us in order to get us off track of the plan God has for our lives. He waits until we're at a vulnerable place before bringing on his attack. This is why we have to be on our guard every single day. To some extent, people are mislead when others do not tell them about evil. Some people do not believe evil exists in the world, they do not believe in the power of darkness, and they do not believe in Satan. We, as Christ-followers, are in a continual battle against our adversary, Satan. He is not an enemy of flesh and blood but rather a spirit being. His sole intent is to cause havoc for each one of us in order to get us off track of the plan God has for our lives. He waits until we're at a vulnerable place before bringing on his attack. This is why we have to be on our guard every single day. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000003671/LFL20150225.mp354e625bb655e7.mp3 Wed, 25 Feb 2015 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer Where should we devote our attention-to the things that are naturally seen or the things that are not seen? We are to look at the things that cannot be seen. God wants us to focus on the things that are eternal. The more we set our affections on the things that are unseen, the more real they will be in our lives. How can we see things that are unseen? We see them as they are revealed in the Word of God and we see them by faith. By faith, we turn our focus from the physical and the natural, and set our attention on the unseen and eternal spiritual realities. Where should we devote our attention-to the things that are naturally seen or the things that are not seen? We are to look at the things that cannot be seen. God wants us to focus on the things that are eternal. The more we set our affections on the things that are unseen, the more real they will be in our lives. How can we see things that are unseen? We see them as they are revealed in the Word of God and we see them by faith. By faith, we turn our focus from the physical and the natural, and set our attention on the unseen and eternal spiritual realities. Where should we devote our attention-to the things that are naturally seen or the things that are not seen? We are to look at the things that cannot be seen. God wants us to focus on the things that are eternal. The more we set our affections on the things that are unseen, the more real they will be in our lives. How can we see things that are unseen? We see them as they are revealed in the Word of God and we see them by faith. By faith, we turn our focus from the physical and the natural, and set our attention on the unseen and eternal spiritual realities. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000003672/LFL20150224.mp354e6261def188.mp3 Tue, 24 Feb 2015 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer We should be learning to look at the things that cannot be seen, and training ourselves no to look so much at the things that can be seen. We are a part of two different worlds. We are a part of this physical, natural , and temporal world. The natural world can be seen and experienced with our natural senses. However, as Christians, we are also a part of a spiritual, supernatural, and eternal world. This spiritual world is just as real, but cannot be seen with our natural human eyes. But we serve a God that is all-knowing, nothing is hidden from Him. We should be learning to look at the things that cannot be seen, and training ourselves no to look so much at the things that can be seen. We are a part of two different worlds. We are a part of this physical, natural , and temporal world. The natural world can be seen and experienced with our natural senses. However, as Christians, we are also a part of a spiritual, supernatural, and eternal world. This spiritual world is just as real, but cannot be seen with our natural human eyes. But we serve a God that is all-knowing, nothing is hidden from Him. We should be learning to look at the things that cannot be seen, and training ourselves no to look so much at the things that can be seen. We are a part of two different worlds. We are a part of this physical, natural , and temporal world. The natural world can be seen and experienced with our natural senses. However, as Christians, we are also a part of a spiritual, supernatural, and eternal world. This spiritual world is just as real, but cannot be seen with our natural human eyes. But we serve a God that is all-knowing, nothing is hidden from Him. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000003673/LFL20150223.mp354e6269a731af.mp3 Mon, 23 Feb 2015 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer You may not believe it because you cannot see it, but there is an unseen enemy in our world that is far deadlier than any gun or bomb that mankind has seen. Our battling an unseen enemy goes back to the beginning of time when Adam and Eve first sinned and was cast out of the Garden. It is a war between light and darkness, good and evil, heaven and hell. Jesus and Satan. Jesus' death and resurrection affords us the armor that we need to defeat our enemy. Jesus himself is that full armor in our defense against the devil. Within our own fleshly strength, we are no match for him. You may not believe it because you cannot see it, but there is an unseen enemy in our world that is far deadlier than any gun or bomb that mankind has seen. Our battling an unseen enemy goes back to the beginning of time when Adam and Eve first sinned and was cast out of the Garden. It is a war between light and darkness, good and evil, heaven and hell. Jesus and Satan. Jesus' death and resurrection affords us the armor that we need to defeat our enemy. Jesus himself is that full armor in our defense against the devil. Within our own fleshly strength, we are no match for him. You may not believe it because you cannot see it, but there is an unseen enemy in our world that is far deadlier than any gun or bomb that mankind has seen. Our battling an unseen enemy goes back to the beginning of time when Adam and Eve first sinned and was cast out of the Garden. It is a war between light and darkness, good and evil, heaven and hell. Jesus and Satan. Jesus' death and resurrection affords us the armor that we need to defeat our enemy. Jesus himself is that full armor in our defense against the devil. Within our own fleshly strength, we are no match for him. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000003600/LFL20150220.mp354dcf0485afdd.mp3 Fri, 20 Feb 2015 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer Caleb's example is an inspirational reminder of purpose for believers of all ages. Retirement was definitely not in Caleb's vocabulary. Following God with courage and confidence is a lifelong pursuit. The end goal of life is not to rest from all labor but to serve Him wholeheartedly for as long as we can. Do we live with the wholehearted faith of Caleb? Do you both wait and act with perfect faith? We are never too old or too young to step up and venture out into the calling God has for our life. There is no need to be afraid. God walks with us and directs our steps. Caleb's example is an inspirational reminder of purpose for believers of all ages. Retirement was definitely not in Caleb's vocabulary. Following God with courage and confidence is a lifelong pursuit. The end goal of life is not to rest from all labor but to serve Him wholeheartedly for as long as we can. Do we live with the wholehearted faith of Caleb? Do you both wait and act with perfect faith? We are never too old or too young to step up and venture out into the calling God has for our life. There is no need to be afraid. God walks with us and directs our steps. Caleb's example is an inspirational reminder of purpose for believers of all ages. Retirement was definitely not in Caleb's vocabulary. Following God with courage and confidence is a lifelong pursuit. The end goal of life is not to rest from all labor but to serve Him wholeheartedly for as long as we can. Do we live with the wholehearted faith of Caleb? Do you both wait and act with perfect faith? We are never too old or too young to step up and venture out into the calling God has for our life. There is no need to be afraid. God walks with us and directs our steps. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000003601/LFL20150219.mp354dcf0a42213e.mp3 Thu, 19 Feb 2015 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer We begin today's message with Acts 17:6. It tells us that those who find God “turn the world upside down.” That is so true in so many ways. God tells us to save our life, we must lose it. We used to think we could buy our way into heaven with good things we did. We used to believe that doing evil things wasn't bad as long as we didn't get caught. We used to believe that God didn't care about how we acted. We used to think that forgiveness wasn't possible. All those things have been turned on their head because Jesus came into our lives. We change the world because of Jesus. We begin today's message with Acts 17:6. It tells us that those who find God “turn the world upside down.” That is so true in so many ways. God tells us to save our life, we must lose it. We used to think we could buy our way into heaven with good things we did. We used to believe that doing evil things wasn't bad as long as we didn't get caught. We used to believe that God didn't care about how we acted. We used to think that forgiveness wasn't possible. All those things have been turned on their head because Jesus came into our lives. We change the world because of Jesus. We begin today's message with Acts 17:6. It tells us that those who find God “turn the world upside down.” That is so true in so many ways. God tells us to save our life, we must lose it. We used to think we could buy our way into heaven with good things we did. We used to believe that doing evil things wasn't bad as long as we didn't get caught. We used to believe that God didn't care about how we acted. We used to think that forgiveness wasn't possible. All those things have been turned on their head because Jesus came into our lives. We change the world because of Jesus. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000003602/LFL20150218.mp354dcf116d8378.mp3 Wed, 18 Feb 2015 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer God has called us to Step Up. Does that scare you because you don't understand what He may have you do or where He may send you? But what does Jesus tell us? “It is not for you to know.” These words need to be underlined and highlighted in our bibles. We don't need to know the master plan, before we do our part. The Bible doesn't promise understanding before, during or even after a project. What kind of faith would it take it you always knew the outcome of something before you started? We are to walk in obedience and then finish what He called us to do. God has called us to Step Up. Does that scare you because you don't understand what He may have you do or where He may send you? But what does Jesus tell us? “It is not for you to know.” These words need to be underlined and highlighted in our bibles. We don't need to know the master plan, before we do our part. The Bible doesn't promise understanding before, during or even after a project. What kind of faith would it take it you always knew the outcome of something before you started? We are to walk in obedience and then finish what He called us to do. God has called us to Step Up. Does that scare you because you don't understand what He may have you do or where He may send you? But what does Jesus tell us? “It is not for you to know.” These words need to be underlined and highlighted in our bibles. We don't need to know the master plan, before we do our part. The Bible doesn't promise understanding before, during or even after a project. What kind of faith would it take it you always knew the outcome of something before you started? We are to walk in obedience and then finish what He called us to do. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000003603/LFL20150217.mp354dcf17a11044.mp3 Tue, 17 Feb 2015 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer Have you ever felt fear? Have you ever been overcome with the magnitude of what you have to do, and wonder how you can ever do it? Joshua felt that, but God gave him a promise and He gives us that promise as well. Wherever Joshua went, God gave him the land. There are great tracts of “land” God would give you that are now occupied by the enemy. They don't belong to the enemy. They belong to you. God has given them to you. Now...are you going to walk in obedience in the direction God has directed you to? Are you going to take the risk? Have you ever felt fear? Have you ever been overcome with the magnitude of what you have to do, and wonder how you can ever do it? Joshua felt that, but God gave him a promise and He gives us that promise as well. Wherever Joshua went, God gave him the land. There are great tracts of “land” God would give you that are now occupied by the enemy. They don't belong to the enemy. They belong to you. God has given them to you. Now...are you going to walk in obedience in the direction God has directed you to? Are you going to take the risk? Have you ever felt fear? Have you ever been overcome with the magnitude of what you have to do, and wonder how you can ever do it? Joshua felt that, but God gave him a promise and He gives us that promise as well. Wherever Joshua went, God gave him the land. There are great tracts of “land” God would give you that are now occupied by the enemy. They don't belong to the enemy. They belong to you. God has given them to you. Now...are you going to walk in obedience in the direction God has directed you to? Are you going to take the risk? http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000003604/LFL20150216.mp354dcf1df56c71.mp3 Mon, 16 Feb 2015 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer None of likes to give up something familiar or comfortable. This is even more true when this “something” has been the controlling point for our view of reality. So we have a tendency to plug in something we like in a new experience and make it fit. Jesus asks us to venture out into something new. What Jesus brings is new, fresh, and transformational. It will rip apart anything that tries to force it into another way of doing and experiencing. God calls us to take risks. But God doesn't call us to take a risk alone-He promises us that He will be there every step of the way. None of likes to give up something familiar or comfortable. This is even more true when this “something” has been the controlling point for our view of reality. So we have a tendency to plug in something we like in a new experience and make it fit. Jesus asks us to venture out into something new. What Jesus brings is new, fresh, and transformational. It will rip apart anything that tries to force it into another way of doing and experiencing. God calls us to take risks. But God doesn't call us to take a risk alone-He promises us that He will be there every step of the way. None of likes to give up something familiar or comfortable. This is even more true when this “something” has been the controlling point for our view of reality. So we have a tendency to plug in something we like in a new experience and make it fit. Jesus asks us to venture out into something new. What Jesus brings is new, fresh, and transformational. It will rip apart anything that tries to force it into another way of doing and experiencing. God calls us to take risks. But God doesn't call us to take a risk alone-He promises us that He will be there every step of the way. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000003391/LFL20150213.mp354d3cce021eda.mp3 Fri, 13 Feb 2015 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer God created mankind so that they could have a relationship with Him. However, God has given all men a free will. So we all have a choice to receive and accept what Jesus did for us on the cross. Once we begin this relationship with Him, He then reveals His life and plan to us. He will then show each of us our part in the scheme of His world. He will give us understanding and show us the steps we are to walk in daily. But we will still have a choice in this process. Are we willing to wise up, be filled up, to speak up and then to venture into the unknown? God created mankind so that they could have a relationship with Him. However, God has given all men a free will. So we all have a choice to receive and accept what Jesus did for us on the cross. Once we begin this relationship with Him, He then reveals His life and plan to us. He will then show each of us our part in the scheme of His world. He will give us understanding and show us the steps we are to walk in daily. But we will still have a choice in this process. Are we willing to wise up, be filled up, to speak up and then to venture into the unknown? God created mankind so that they could have a relationship with Him. However, God has given all men a free will. So we all have a choice to receive and accept what Jesus did for us on the cross. Once we begin this relationship with Him, He then reveals His life and plan to us. He will then show each of us our part in the scheme of His world. He will give us understanding and show us the steps we are to walk in daily. But we will still have a choice in this process. Are we willing to wise up, be filled up, to speak up and then to venture into the unknown? http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000003392/LFL20150212.mp354d3cd444c3ba.mp3 Fri, 13 Feb 2015 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer One of the greatest challenges for every Christian is to follow Jesus and pursue His purpose for our lives without looking back. Imagine trying to drive a can on the highway while looking the whole time in the rear view mirror; you'd be challenged to stay in your lane and avoid a crash. Past successes, past failures, internal insecurities and meaningful relationships can all become distractions from what God really wants us to do. As we continue to seek Jesus, we must pay attention to what great thing he has for us and not the things in the past that may have been a distraction. One of the greatest challenges for every Christian is to follow Jesus and pursue His purpose for our lives without looking back. Imagine trying to drive a can on the highway while looking the whole time in the rear view mirror; you'd be challenged to stay in your lane and avoid a crash. Past successes, past failures, internal insecurities and meaningful relationships can all become distractions from what God really wants us to do. As we continue to seek Jesus, we must pay attention to what great thing he has for us and not the things in the past that may have been a distraction. One of the greatest challenges for every Christian is to follow Jesus and pursue His purpose for our lives without looking back. Imagine trying to drive a can on the highway while looking the whole time in the rear view mirror; you'd be challenged to stay in your lane and avoid a crash. Past successes, past failures, internal insecurities and meaningful relationships can all become distractions from what God really wants us to do. As we continue to seek Jesus, we must pay attention to what great thing he has for us and not the things in the past that may have been a distraction. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000003393/LFL20150211.mp354d3cda60f3de.mp3 Wed, 11 Feb 2015 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer Have you ever heard anyone say, there's nothing special I can do; I just don't have any purpose in life? Or, how about this, I just want to die, there's nothing left in life for me to live for? If you are a Christ Follower than you have a lot to live for. We all want to know what the Lord's will is for our life...but sometimes, we just don't understand it. That's when we have to take risks! It may be asking someone for forgiveness. It may mean going to a different restaurant. You never know what open door God has waiting for you in those different circumstances unless you take that risk. Have you ever heard anyone say, there's nothing special I can do; I just don't have any purpose in life? Or, how about this, I just want to die, there's nothing left in life for me to live for? If you are a Christ Follower than you have a lot to live for. We all want to know what the Lord's will is for our life...but sometimes, we just don't understand it. That's when we have to take risks! It may be asking someone for forgiveness. It may mean going to a different restaurant. You never know what open door God has waiting for you in those different circumstances unless you take that risk. Have you ever heard anyone say, there's nothing special I can do; I just don't have any purpose in life? Or, how about this, I just want to die, there's nothing left in life for me to live for? If you are a Christ Follower than you have a lot to live for. We all want to know what the Lord's will is for our life...but sometimes, we just don't understand it. That's when we have to take risks! It may be asking someone for forgiveness. It may mean going to a different restaurant. You never know what open door God has waiting for you in those different circumstances unless you take that risk. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000003394/Processing....mp3 Tue, 10 Feb 2015 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer Have you ever heard anyone say, there's nothing special I can do; I just don't have any purpose in life? Or, how about this, I just want to die, there's nothing left in life for me to live for? If you are a Christ Follower than you have a lot to live for. We all want to know what the Lord's will is for our life...but sometimes, we just don't understand it. That's when we have to take risks! It may be asking someone for forgiveness. It may mean going to a different restaurant. You never know what open door God has waiting for you in those different circumstances unless you take that risk. Have you ever heard anyone say, there's nothing special I can do; I just don't have any purpose in life? Or, how about this, I just want to die, there's nothing left in life for me to live for? If you are a Christ Follower than you have a lot to live for. We all want to know what the Lord's will is for our life...but sometimes, we just don't understand it. That's when we have to take risks! It may be asking someone for forgiveness. It may mean going to a different restaurant. You never know what open door God has waiting for you in those different circumstances unless you take that risk. Have you ever heard anyone say, there's nothing special I can do; I just don't have any purpose in life? Or, how about this, I just want to die, there's nothing left in life for me to live for? If you are a Christ Follower than you have a lot to live for. We all want to know what the Lord's will is for our life...but sometimes, we just don't understand it. That's when we have to take risks! It may be asking someone for forgiveness. It may mean going to a different restaurant. You never know what open door God has waiting for you in those different circumstances unless you take that risk. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000003396/LFL20141209.mp354d3cf3dec789.mp3 Mon, 09 Feb 2015 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer Sometimes it takes an act of faith to step out and do what you know you ought. There are millions of people that lack Christ and need him in their lives and don't even know it. That is why we are called to preach his word. Because “how are they to believe in him of whom they have never heard?” If we do not go, they do not hear, and cannot be saved. God can do all things, but he won't force us to choose him and he won't force us to do what's right. We have to make that choice. He has chosen to use us to take his work to all nations, and if we don't go then they won't hear. Sometimes it takes an act of faith to step out and do what you know you ought. There are millions of people that lack Christ and need him in their lives and don't even know it. That is why we are called to preach his word. Because “how are they to believe in him of whom they have never heard?” If we do not go, they do not hear, and cannot be saved. God can do all things, but he won't force us to choose him and he won't force us to do what's right. We have to make that choice. He has chosen to use us to take his work to all nations, and if we don't go then they won't hear. Sometimes it takes an act of faith to step out and do what you know you ought. There are millions of people that lack Christ and need him in their lives and don't even know it. That is why we are called to preach his word. Because “how are they to believe in him of whom they have never heard?” If we do not go, they do not hear, and cannot be saved. God can do all things, but he won't force us to choose him and he won't force us to do what's right. We have to make that choice. He has chosen to use us to take his work to all nations, and if we don't go then they won't hear. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000003307/LFL20150206.mp354ca82a6d70d3.mp3 Fri, 06 Feb 2015 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer One day there will be a spiritual payday. Every person will receive his earnings. Scripture is clear that all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God. The payment for that sin will be death. Not just a physical death, we will all experience that. Scripture speaks of death as an eternal separation from God. Sinners will receive the wages they deserve. In contrast to what we deserve, God offers a gift to us; a free gift. This gift cannot be earned. It has been paid for by Jesus and his work on the cross. It cost him everything. So, will you hold out your hands and receive this gift? One day there will be a spiritual payday. Every person will receive his earnings. Scripture is clear that all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God. The payment for that sin will be death. Not just a physical death, we will all experience that. Scripture speaks of death as an eternal separation from God. Sinners will receive the wages they deserve. In contrast to what we deserve, God offers a gift to us; a free gift. This gift cannot be earned. It has been paid for by Jesus and his work on the cross. It cost him everything. So, will you hold out your hands and receive this gift? One day there will be a spiritual payday. Every person will receive his earnings. Scripture is clear that all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God. The payment for that sin will be death. Not just a physical death, we will all experience that. Scripture speaks of death as an eternal separation from God. Sinners will receive the wages they deserve. In contrast to what we deserve, God offers a gift to us; a free gift. This gift cannot be earned. It has been paid for by Jesus and his work on the cross. It cost him everything. So, will you hold out your hands and receive this gift? http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000003308/LFL20150205.mp354ca8334de91b.mp3 Thu, 05 Feb 2015 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer Do you ever feel as though you don't have the skill or determination to be a witness for Christ? Jesus told his disciples to go into all the world, telling everyone that he had paid the penalty for sin and that those who believe in him can be forgiven and live eternally with God. As a Christ-follower you have been given that same command. We are called to follow Jesus, yes. But we are also called to be “fishers of men”, like Jesus. There is some risk to this calling. But the reward of eternal life for you and those you share Jesus with will be worth that risk. Do you ever feel as though you don't have the skill or determination to be a witness for Christ? Jesus told his disciples to go into all the world, telling everyone that he had paid the penalty for sin and that those who believe in him can be forgiven and live eternally with God. As a Christ-follower you have been given that same command. We are called to follow Jesus, yes. But we are also called to be “fishers of men”, like Jesus. There is some risk to this calling. But the reward of eternal life for you and those you share Jesus with will be worth that risk. Do you ever feel as though you don't have the skill or determination to be a witness for Christ? Jesus told his disciples to go into all the world, telling everyone that he had paid the penalty for sin and that those who believe in him can be forgiven and live eternally with God. As a Christ-follower you have been given that same command. We are called to follow Jesus, yes. But we are also called to be “fishers of men”, like Jesus. There is some risk to this calling. But the reward of eternal life for you and those you share Jesus with will be worth that risk. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000003309/LFL20150204.mp354ca839a18b3f.mp3 Wed, 04 Feb 2015 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer God calls us to share His good news to “Jerusalem, Judea and Samaria and to the ends of the Earth.” Does that mean I must go to those places? NO! We are to be witnesses to those who live next door, down the street, or across town. Our lives and our words should be a testimony to those with whom we come in contact, from family members and business associates to the clerk at the grocery store. People all around us need to hear the Good News of Jesus Christ, and we must open our eyes and our hearts to see where God is working. Wherever we are-that is Jerusalem. God calls us to share His good news to “Jerusalem, Judea and Samaria and to the ends of the Earth.” Does that mean I must go to those places? NO! We are to be witnesses to those who live next door, down the street, or across town. Our lives and our words should be a testimony to those with whom we come in contact, from family members and business associates to the clerk at the grocery store. People all around us need to hear the Good News of Jesus Christ, and we must open our eyes and our hearts to see where God is working. Wherever we are-that is Jerusalem. God calls us to share His good news to “Jerusalem, Judea and Samaria and to the ends of the Earth.” Does that mean I must go to those places? NO! We are to be witnesses to those who live next door, down the street, or across town. Our lives and our words should be a testimony to those with whom we come in contact, from family members and business associates to the clerk at the grocery store. People all around us need to hear the Good News of Jesus Christ, and we must open our eyes and our hearts to see where God is working. Wherever we are-that is Jerusalem. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000003310/LFL20150203.mp354ca843e8d71d.mp3 Tue, 03 Feb 2015 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer A commission is a duty or task that is committed to someone to perform. It is to send someone out on a special mission. The Great Commission is the Christ follower's mission. Though there are many activities and events for the church to get involved in, there is none greater than for us to tell our friends and neighbors God's good news. These are our marching orders. If we are Spririt-led and Spirit-abiding, we must be willing to do our part for the cause of Christ. This fruitful work comes from rolling up our sleeves and getting our hands dirty in the trenches, not just sitting in the pews. A commission is a duty or task that is committed to someone to perform. It is to send someone out on a special mission. The Great Commission is the Christ follower's mission. Though there are many activities and events for the church to get involved in, there is none greater than for us to tell our friends and neighbors God's good news. These are our marching orders. If we are Spririt-led and Spirit-abiding, we must be willing to do our part for the cause of Christ. This fruitful work comes from rolling up our sleeves and getting our hands dirty in the trenches, not just sitting in the pews. A commission is a duty or task that is committed to someone to perform. It is to send someone out on a special mission. The Great Commission is the Christ follower's mission. Though there are many activities and events for the church to get involved in, there is none greater than for us to tell our friends and neighbors God's good news. These are our marching orders. If we are Spririt-led and Spirit-abiding, we must be willing to do our part for the cause of Christ. This fruitful work comes from rolling up our sleeves and getting our hands dirty in the trenches, not just sitting in the pews. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000003311/LFL20150202.mp354ca84afd0864.mp3 Mon, 02 Feb 2015 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer Before Jesus left this earth, He gave you the same task that was given to the Angels who announced His birth-”Go everywhere and announce the Message of God's good news to one and all.” Each of us have this call to announce His birth, death and resurrection wherever we go. Our job as Christ followers is to point people to the place where they can be saved. Without Him coming into this world, living a sinless life and dying on a cross to pay for our sins, there would be no salvation. Pastor Mark gives us the same challenge today-Go and share the good news to everyone. Before Jesus left this earth, He gave you the same task that was given to the Angels who announced His birth-”Go everywhere and announce the Message of God's good news to one and all.” Each of us have this call to announce His birth, death and resurrection wherever we go. Our job as Christ followers is to point people to the place where they can be saved. Without Him coming into this world, living a sinless life and dying on a cross to pay for our sins, there would be no salvation. Pastor Mark gives us the same challenge today-Go and share the good news to everyone. Before Jesus left this earth, He gave you the same task that was given to the Angels who announced His birth-”Go everywhere and announce the Message of God's good news to one and all.” Each of us have this call to announce His birth, death and resurrection wherever we go. Our job as Christ followers is to point people to the place where they can be saved. Without Him coming into this world, living a sinless life and dying on a cross to pay for our sins, there would be no salvation. Pastor Mark gives us the same challenge today-Go and share the good news to everyone. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000003147/LFL20150130.mp354c298c496cdb.mp3 Fri, 30 Jan 2015 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer The Holy Spirit comes in and fills our lives and we often see the fruit of its filling us. But as we walk through this life, we may have leaks. You may not look like you are getting empty, but if you don't have that Spirit working in you just as much now as you did when you first were “filled” up, you need to get back under the fountain. And then whatever He moves us to do, we should yield to it. Let Him have his way. What He is doing is letting everyone know that it is the genuine power of God on you. Release yourself to the Holy Spirit and you will be touched. The Holy Spirit comes in and fills our lives and we often see the fruit of its filling us. But as we walk through this life, we may have leaks. You may not look like you are getting empty, but if you don't have that Spirit working in you just as much now as you did when you first were “filled” up, you need to get back under the fountain. And then whatever He moves us to do, we should yield to it. Let Him have his way. What He is doing is letting everyone know that it is the genuine power of God on you. Release yourself to the Holy Spirit and you will be touched. The Holy Spirit comes in and fills our lives and we often see the fruit of its filling us. But as we walk through this life, we may have leaks. You may not look like you are getting empty, but if you don't have that Spirit working in you just as much now as you did when you first were “filled” up, you need to get back under the fountain. And then whatever He moves us to do, we should yield to it. Let Him have his way. What He is doing is letting everyone know that it is the genuine power of God on you. Release yourself to the Holy Spirit and you will be touched. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000003148/LFL20150129.mp354c29963378c2.mp3 Thu, 29 Jan 2015 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer We hear a lot of talk about the Holy Spirit, but do we know what it really means to be filled with the Holy Spirit? The key comparison is to be drunk with wine. There is only one way to get drunk. You get drunk by being “filled” with alcohol until the amount that you consume has you under its influence. This is not a casual drink . This is in excess to where you become drunk. Paul says we should have the same insatiable appetite for the guidance and fellowship of the Holy Spirit that a person does that chooses to get drunk on wine. We are to continue to “drink in” the Holy Spirit. We hear a lot of talk about the Holy Spirit, but do we know what it really means to be filled with the Holy Spirit? The key comparison is to be drunk with wine. There is only one way to get drunk. You get drunk by being “filled” with alcohol until the amount that you consume has you under its influence. This is not a casual drink . This is in excess to where you become drunk. Paul says we should have the same insatiable appetite for the guidance and fellowship of the Holy Spirit that a person does that chooses to get drunk on wine. We are to continue to “drink in” the Holy Spirit. We hear a lot of talk about the Holy Spirit, but do we know what it really means to be filled with the Holy Spirit? The key comparison is to be drunk with wine. There is only one way to get drunk. You get drunk by being “filled” with alcohol until the amount that you consume has you under its influence. This is not a casual drink . This is in excess to where you become drunk. Paul says we should have the same insatiable appetite for the guidance and fellowship of the Holy Spirit that a person does that chooses to get drunk on wine. We are to continue to “drink in” the Holy Spirit. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000003149/LFL20150128.mp354c299c950c88.mp3 Wed, 28 Jan 2015 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer We don't know much about the Holy Spirit. We get saved, understand that we have the Holy Spirit and then get busy with life. We never take advantage of the relationship that we have with the Holy Spirit. But we cannot afford to be passive any longer. We were not meant to function without the aid of the Holy Spirit. Paul says we should be filled with the Holy Spirit. What does this mean? Pastor Mark shows us that it's not a one time event. We need to continually stay in communication and fellowship with the Holy Spirit and ask Him to refill us with this free gift. We don't know much about the Holy Spirit. We get saved, understand that we have the Holy Spirit and then get busy with life. We never take advantage of the relationship that we have with the Holy Spirit. But we cannot afford to be passive any longer. We were not meant to function without the aid of the Holy Spirit. Paul says we should be filled with the Holy Spirit. What does this mean? Pastor Mark shows us that it's not a one time event. We need to continually stay in communication and fellowship with the Holy Spirit and ask Him to refill us with this free gift. We don't know much about the Holy Spirit. We get saved, understand that we have the Holy Spirit and then get busy with life. We never take advantage of the relationship that we have with the Holy Spirit. But we cannot afford to be passive any longer. We were not meant to function without the aid of the Holy Spirit. Paul says we should be filled with the Holy Spirit. What does this mean? Pastor Mark shows us that it's not a one time event. We need to continually stay in communication and fellowship with the Holy Spirit and ask Him to refill us with this free gift. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000003150/LFL20150127.mp354c29a2942ca0.mp3 Tue, 27 Jan 2015 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer Imagine you own a car dealership. You need salespeople, so you put out an ad, than hire the first ten people to respond. It doesn’t take long to figure out that the people you’ve hired have very little knowledge about cars, or even selling things. As we’ll hear today, when the Christians were increasing during the early days of the faith, Jesus’ twelve needed to send out people to minister to unbelievers. They didn’t choose the people standing at the front, they looked for Christ-followers that were full of the Spirit and wisdom. In the church, even today, there are many who are not filled with the Spirit….with the potential to fulfill everything God wants for them. Imagine you own a car dealership. You need salespeople, so you put out an ad, than hire the first ten people to respond. It doesn’t take long to figure out that the people you’ve hired have very little knowledge about cars, or even selling things. As we’ll hear today, when the Christians were increasing during the early days of the faith, Jesus’ twelve needed to send out people to minister to unbelievers. They didn’t choose the people standing at the front, they looked for Christ-followers that were full of the Spirit and wisdom. In the church, even today, there are many who are not filled with the Spirit….with the potential to fulfill everything God wants for them. Imagine you own a car dealership. You need salespeople, so you put out an ad, than hire the first ten people to respond. It doesn’t take long to figure out that the people you’ve hired have very little knowledge about cars, or even selling things. As we’ll hear today, when the Christians were increasing during the early days of the faith, Jesus’ twelve needed to send out people to minister to unbelievers. They didn’t choose the people standing at the front, they looked for Christ-followers that were full of the Spirit and wisdom. In the church, even today, there are many who are not filled with the Spirit….with the potential to fulfill everything God wants for them. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000003151/LFL20150126.mp354c29a8ac5681.mp3 Mon, 26 Jan 2015 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer Imagine you’re in an unfamiliar place, with no way to tell where you are. In order to be safe and not become lost, you need a guide. For believers, that guide is the Holy Spirit. This world is not our home, and we can easily become lost in it if we don’t have that Light to show us the way. When Jesus physically left this earth, He told His disciples that God would send another like Him. He gave us the Holy Spirit. If we let the Spirit influence our lives, they’ll be no room for all the destructive, negative influences we encounter daily. What a gift! He’ll convict us when we’re wrong, convince us of what’s right, and empower us to follow through. Imagine you’re in an unfamiliar place, with no way to tell where you are. In order to be safe and not become lost, you need a guide. For believers, that guide is the Holy Spirit. This world is not our home, and we can easily become lost in it if we don’t have that Light to show us the way. When Jesus physically left this earth, He told His disciples that God would send another like Him. He gave us the Holy Spirit. If we let the Spirit influence our lives, they’ll be no room for all the destructive, negative influences we encounter daily. What a gift! He’ll convict us when we’re wrong, convince us of what’s right, and empower us to follow through. Imagine you’re in an unfamiliar place, with no way to tell where you are. In order to be safe and not become lost, you need a guide. For believers, that guide is the Holy Spirit. This world is not our home, and we can easily become lost in it if we don’t have that Light to show us the way. When Jesus physically left this earth, He told His disciples that God would send another like Him. He gave us the Holy Spirit. If we let the Spirit influence our lives, they’ll be no room for all the destructive, negative influences we encounter daily. What a gift! He’ll convict us when we’re wrong, convince us of what’s right, and empower us to follow through. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000003019/LFL20150123.mp354b7e1593fb61.mp3 Fri, 23 Jan 2015 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer Being filled with the Holy Spirit is the ultimate preparation for ministering to others. The way we see the world around us, the people around us…changes when we have the Spirit working for us. When love and truth is overflowing out of believers….it has an impact on people. It will also repel those who are hostile to the Lord. In today’s teaching, we’ll be introduced to the three different kinds of baptism…one of them with the Holy Spirit. That indwelling allows us to go out ad be witnesses for Christ, to do God’s work. Pastor Mark will clear up any misconceptions about what it means to be empowered by the Spirit, and embolden us to go out for Him. Being filled with the Holy Spirit is the ultimate preparation for ministering to others. The way we see the world around us, the people around us…changes when we have the Spirit working for us. When love and truth is overflowing out of believers….it has an impact on people. It will also repel those who are hostile to the Lord. In today’s teaching, we’ll be introduced to the three different kinds of baptism…one of them with the Holy Spirit. That indwelling allows us to go out ad be witnesses for Christ, to do God’s work. Pastor Mark will clear up any misconceptions about what it means to be empowered by the Spirit, and embolden us to go out for Him. Being filled with the Holy Spirit is the ultimate preparation for ministering to others. The way we see the world around us, the people around us…changes when we have the Spirit working for us. When love and truth is overflowing out of believers….it has an impact on people. It will also repel those who are hostile to the Lord. In today’s teaching, we’ll be introduced to the three different kinds of baptism…one of them with the Holy Spirit. That indwelling allows us to go out ad be witnesses for Christ, to do God’s work. Pastor Mark will clear up any misconceptions about what it means to be empowered by the Spirit, and embolden us to go out for Him. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000003020/LFL20150122.mp354b7e1c07f5d9.mp3 Thu, 22 Jan 2015 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer Think back to a time when there was an open door, an opportunity to witness to someone....but you missed it. Maybe you were too focused on what was going on in your own life. Perhaps you recognized the chance to witness but chose the more comfortable, selfish route. When the Holy Spirit is working in you daily, prompting you to speak up, moving you to a place where God can use you...then you are truly experiencing what the Holy Spirit was sent to do...make you more like Jesus. That's what we'll hear today, as we listen to an encouraging account of a family who acted on the leading of the Holy Spirit and watched the Lord change a person's heart. Think back to a time when there was an open door, an opportunity to witness to someone....but you missed it. Maybe you were too focused on what was going on in your own life. Perhaps you recognized the chance to witness but chose the more comfortable, selfish route. When the Holy Spirit is working in you daily, prompting you to speak up, moving you to a place where God can use you...then you are truly experiencing what the Holy Spirit was sent to do...make you more like Jesus. That's what we'll hear today, as we listen to an encouraging account of a family who acted on the leading of the Holy Spirit and watched the Lord change a person's heart. Think back to a time when there was an open door, an opportunity to witness to someone....but you missed it. Maybe you were too focused on what was going on in your own life. Perhaps you recognized the chance to witness but chose the more comfortable, selfish route. When the Holy Spirit is working in you daily, prompting you to speak up, moving you to a place where God can use you...then you are truly experiencing what the Holy Spirit was sent to do...make you more like Jesus. That's what we'll hear today, as we listen to an encouraging account of a family who acted on the leading of the Holy Spirit and watched the Lord change a person's heart. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000003021/Processing....mp3 Wed, 21 Jan 2015 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer Christian, if you've been a believer for a long time, then you know that since the time that you were born again, the Holy Spirit has dwelt in you. You've heard countless sermons referring to the power of the Holy Spirit, you understand the trinity...but you're not sure what it's actually like to EXPERIENCE the Holy Spirit in your life. You have the knowledge, but wonder how to activate it. In today's teaching, Pastor Mark addressed this very issue. In order to be sensitive to the leading of the Holy Spirit, we have to listen and obey, seeking out the truth of the Word and letting Him write it on our hearts. Then, the Holy Spirit will be at work in us, without us getting in the way. Christian, if you've been a believer for a long time, then you know that since the time that you were born again, the Holy Spirit has dwelt in you. You've heard countless sermons referring to the power of the Holy Spirit, you understand the trinity...but you're not sure what it's actually like to EXPERIENCE the Holy Spirit in your life. You have the knowledge, but wonder how to activate it. In today's teaching, Pastor Mark addressed this very issue. In order to be sensitive to the leading of the Holy Spirit, we have to listen and obey, seeking out the truth of the Word and letting Him write it on our hearts. Then, the Holy Spirit will be at work in us, without us getting in the way. Christian, if you've been a believer for a long time, then you know that since the time that you were born again, the Holy Spirit has dwelt in you. You've heard countless sermons referring to the power of the Holy Spirit, you understand the trinity...but you're not sure what it's actually like to EXPERIENCE the Holy Spirit in your life. You have the knowledge, but wonder how to activate it. In today's teaching, Pastor Mark addressed this very issue. In order to be sensitive to the leading of the Holy Spirit, we have to listen and obey, seeking out the truth of the Word and letting Him write it on our hearts. Then, the Holy Spirit will be at work in us, without us getting in the way. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000003022/Processing....mp3 Tue, 20 Jan 2015 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer If you want to experience the Holy Spirit, you go to church...right? But, what happens during the other six days? Many people today go to church when they want to rub elbows with Jesus, then go back to life as usual. If you are a follower of Christ and have received salvation, you have the Holy Spirit living in you. As we'll see today, that indwelling of the Spirit cause a change, not only in your spiritual life, but He affects everything you do. When Jesus physically left this earth, He knew that believers would need His presence in order to learn how to become like Him. His plan is perfect, and as we seek to obey, we'll recognize the Holy Spirit in us. If you want to experience the Holy Spirit, you go to church...right? But, what happens during the other six days? Many people today go to church when they want to rub elbows with Jesus, then go back to life as usual. If you are a follower of Christ and have received salvation, you have the Holy Spirit living in you. As we'll see today, that indwelling of the Spirit cause a change, not only in your spiritual life, but He affects everything you do. When Jesus physically left this earth, He knew that believers would need His presence in order to learn how to become like Him. His plan is perfect, and as we seek to obey, we'll recognize the Holy Spirit in us. If you want to experience the Holy Spirit, you go to church...right? But, what happens during the other six days? Many people today go to church when they want to rub elbows with Jesus, then go back to life as usual. If you are a follower of Christ and have received salvation, you have the Holy Spirit living in you. As we'll see today, that indwelling of the Spirit cause a change, not only in your spiritual life, but He affects everything you do. When Jesus physically left this earth, He knew that believers would need His presence in order to learn how to become like Him. His plan is perfect, and as we seek to obey, we'll recognize the Holy Spirit in us. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000003023/LFL20150119.mp354b7e11202ac9.mp3 Mon, 19 Jan 2015 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer When you ask someone for something….do you have an expectation that they’ll give it to you? With God, you can always expect an answer. Whether it’s the one you WANT, that’s another matter, but if you know His plans for you are to prosper you…than you’ll find contentment. As we’ll see today, when you ask God for wisdom, He’ll give it to you. Before you ask anything of God, though…you have to be ready to do whatever it is that He wills for you. It’s like RSVPing to an event that you’re not really sure you’ll make it to. People are expecting you, then you don’t show up. When you ask God to direct your life, be prepared to show up. When you ask someone for something….do you have an expectation that they’ll give it to you? With God, you can always expect an answer. Whether it’s the one you WANT, that’s another matter, but if you know His plans for you are to prosper you…than you’ll find contentment. As we’ll see today, when you ask God for wisdom, He’ll give it to you. Before you ask anything of God, though…you have to be ready to do whatever it is that He wills for you. It’s like RSVPing to an event that you’re not really sure you’ll make it to. People are expecting you, then you don’t show up. When you ask God to direct your life, be prepared to show up. When you ask someone for something….do you have an expectation that they’ll give it to you? With God, you can always expect an answer. Whether it’s the one you WANT, that’s another matter, but if you know His plans for you are to prosper you…than you’ll find contentment. As we’ll see today, when you ask God for wisdom, He’ll give it to you. Before you ask anything of God, though…you have to be ready to do whatever it is that He wills for you. It’s like RSVPing to an event that you’re not really sure you’ll make it to. People are expecting you, then you don’t show up. When you ask God to direct your life, be prepared to show up. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000002937/LFL20150116.mp354aeccc7c5b37.mp3 Fri, 16 Jan 2015 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer Throughout the Bible, there are stories of individuals who have heard from God through dreams and visions. For a lot of us, it may seem out of the realm of possibility that the Lord would communicate that way with us…but He can. God will use whatever means He has to in order to lead us the right way, but we have to be open to listening, even when it comes from an unfamiliar place. If you have an understanding of who God is, you can more clearly know if He’s speaking to you. But, the enemy knows who God is, and he can use that knowledge to draw us away. Seek God, and you’ll gain wisdom. With that wisdom, you’ll recognize truth. Throughout the Bible, there are stories of individuals who have heard from God through dreams and visions. For a lot of us, it may seem out of the realm of possibility that the Lord would communicate that way with us…but He can. God will use whatever means He has to in order to lead us the right way, but we have to be open to listening, even when it comes from an unfamiliar place. If you have an understanding of who God is, you can more clearly know if He’s speaking to you. But, the enemy knows who God is, and he can use that knowledge to draw us away. Seek God, and you’ll gain wisdom. With that wisdom, you’ll recognize truth. Throughout the Bible, there are stories of individuals who have heard from God through dreams and visions. For a lot of us, it may seem out of the realm of possibility that the Lord would communicate that way with us…but He can. God will use whatever means He has to in order to lead us the right way, but we have to be open to listening, even when it comes from an unfamiliar place. If you have an understanding of who God is, you can more clearly know if He’s speaking to you. But, the enemy knows who God is, and he can use that knowledge to draw us away. Seek God, and you’ll gain wisdom. With that wisdom, you’ll recognize truth. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000002938/LFL20150115.mp354aecd0a75387.mp3 Thu, 15 Jan 2015 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer Sometimes God’s voice in a matter is very clear to us. Other times, it’s a quiet nudge. In those quiet times, if we’re not used to hearing from Him, or have been disconnected…we won’t hear Him. As the Lord said, “my sheep hear my voice.” We must recognize the voice of our Shepherd. As we’ll hear today, there are a variety of ways God will communicate to His sheep. If we’ve hardened our hearts, He may use others to get His point across. If He does, what that person says can’t be contradictory to the Word, or it’s not from Him. We’ll hear about King David’s experience with God using a prophet to call attention to David’s sin, when David wouldn’t listen. Sometimes God’s voice in a matter is very clear to us. Other times, it’s a quiet nudge. In those quiet times, if we’re not used to hearing from Him, or have been disconnected…we won’t hear Him. As the Lord said, “my sheep hear my voice.” We must recognize the voice of our Shepherd. As we’ll hear today, there are a variety of ways God will communicate to His sheep. If we’ve hardened our hearts, He may use others to get His point across. If He does, what that person says can’t be contradictory to the Word, or it’s not from Him. We’ll hear about King David’s experience with God using a prophet to call attention to David’s sin, when David wouldn’t listen. Sometimes God’s voice in a matter is very clear to us. Other times, it’s a quiet nudge. In those quiet times, if we’re not used to hearing from Him, or have been disconnected…we won’t hear Him. As the Lord said, “my sheep hear my voice.” We must recognize the voice of our Shepherd. As we’ll hear today, there are a variety of ways God will communicate to His sheep. If we’ve hardened our hearts, He may use others to get His point across. If He does, what that person says can’t be contradictory to the Word, or it’s not from Him. We’ll hear about King David’s experience with God using a prophet to call attention to David’s sin, when David wouldn’t listen. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000002943/LFL20150114.mp354aecd5ebc5ce.mp3 Wed, 14 Jan 2015 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer Like most things in life, learning means nothing without application. If you've ever bought something that needed to be assembled, it wouldn't do you any good to read the manuals and think you've done your job. The thing is still in parts inside the box. When you do your devotions...if you're not spending time listening for what God has to reveal to you through that study...then what was it for? In prayer...if you're doing all the talking and none of the listening...where is the leading and instruction for your life? Today, Pastor Mark will give us some valuable help on how to deepen our relationship with God...by listening...and then obeying. Like most things in life, learning means nothing without application. If you've ever bought something that needed to be assembled, it wouldn't do you any good to read the manuals and think you've done your job. The thing is still in parts inside the box. When you do your devotions...if you're not spending time listening for what God has to reveal to you through that study...then what was it for? In prayer...if you're doing all the talking and none of the listening...where is the leading and instruction for your life? Today, Pastor Mark will give us some valuable help on how to deepen our relationship with God...by listening...and then obeying. Like most things in life, learning means nothing without application. If you've ever bought something that needed to be assembled, it wouldn't do you any good to read the manuals and think you've done your job. The thing is still in parts inside the box. When you do your devotions...if you're not spending time listening for what God has to reveal to you through that study...then what was it for? In prayer...if you're doing all the talking and none of the listening...where is the leading and instruction for your life? Today, Pastor Mark will give us some valuable help on how to deepen our relationship with God...by listening...and then obeying. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000002944/LFL20150113.mp354aecdb659031.mp3 Tue, 13 Jan 2015 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer How many of us could say that God speaks to us 24/7? Maybe He speaks that much to Pastors, but certainly not ordinary people. The truth is, He wants that intimacy with all of us...and the only thing keeping our relationship from growing...is US. If you're confused about how to even begin hearing from the Lord, today you'll hear some ways to listen and obey Him. We know God's heart through the Word, but if you don't read Scripture, then you'll miss Him. When you seek revelation from the Lord through His Word, He'll give it to you. If you're afraid what you're hearing isn't from Him...you have the Word to test it against. He's given us everything we need. How many of us could say that God speaks to us 24/7? Maybe He speaks that much to Pastors, but certainly not ordinary people. The truth is, He wants that intimacy with all of us...and the only thing keeping our relationship from growing...is US. If you're confused about how to even begin hearing from the Lord, today you'll hear some ways to listen and obey Him. We know God's heart through the Word, but if you don't read Scripture, then you'll miss Him. When you seek revelation from the Lord through His Word, He'll give it to you. If you're afraid what you're hearing isn't from Him...you have the Word to test it against. He's given us everything we need. How many of us could say that God speaks to us 24/7? Maybe He speaks that much to Pastors, but certainly not ordinary people. The truth is, He wants that intimacy with all of us...and the only thing keeping our relationship from growing...is US. If you're confused about how to even begin hearing from the Lord, today you'll hear some ways to listen and obey Him. We know God's heart through the Word, but if you don't read Scripture, then you'll miss Him. When you seek revelation from the Lord through His Word, He'll give it to you. If you're afraid what you're hearing isn't from Him...you have the Word to test it against. He's given us everything we need. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000002945/LFL20150112.mp354aece00c1453.mp3 Mon, 12 Jan 2015 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer Imagine a drill sergeant commanding his underlings. Most of us probably picture a lot of red-faced yelling and barking commands. The students obey their commander out of respect and fear. God commands us as well, and we are expected to obey....but out of love. As we'll hear in today's teaching, God desires communication between us and Him to be intimate and caring...like a Father and child. It's not about following rules, regulation and tradition...it's a relationship. We'll see how Jesus is the ultimate example when it comes to hearing the Father and obeying His voice. And when we do, the enrichment to our lives is priceless. Imagine a drill sergeant commanding his underlings. Most of us probably picture a lot of red-faced yelling and barking commands. The students obey their commander out of respect and fear. God commands us as well, and we are expected to obey....but out of love. As we'll hear in today's teaching, God desires communication between us and Him to be intimate and caring...like a Father and child. It's not about following rules, regulation and tradition...it's a relationship. We'll see how Jesus is the ultimate example when it comes to hearing the Father and obeying His voice. And when we do, the enrichment to our lives is priceless. Imagine a drill sergeant commanding his underlings. Most of us probably picture a lot of red-faced yelling and barking commands. The students obey their commander out of respect and fear. God commands us as well, and we are expected to obey....but out of love. As we'll hear in today's teaching, God desires communication between us and Him to be intimate and caring...like a Father and child. It's not about following rules, regulation and tradition...it's a relationship. We'll see how Jesus is the ultimate example when it comes to hearing the Father and obeying His voice. And when we do, the enrichment to our lives is priceless. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000002878/LFL20150109.mp354a5896f5d60e.mp3 Fri, 09 Jan 2015 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer When you look at how the disciples dropped everything to follow Jesus, maybe you think, “Oh, that's nice....for them.” When you hear about missionaries going to places that could possibly endanger their lives, perhaps it crosses your mind “How inspiring...for them. What's keeping you from fully committing your life to the Lord? If you heard from Him that you should abandon your current life to serve Him in another way, would you do it? If there's something stopping you, then stop and reflect on where your heart truly lies. As we'll see in today's teaching, if you are seeking to live a life for Christ, then your purpose should be found in HIM. When you look at how the disciples dropped everything to follow Jesus, maybe you think, “Oh, that's nice....for them.” When you hear about missionaries going to places that could possibly endanger their lives, perhaps it crosses your mind “How inspiring...for them. What's keeping you from fully committing your life to the Lord? If you heard from Him that you should abandon your current life to serve Him in another way, would you do it? If there's something stopping you, then stop and reflect on where your heart truly lies. As we'll see in today's teaching, if you are seeking to live a life for Christ, then your purpose should be found in HIM. When you look at how the disciples dropped everything to follow Jesus, maybe you think, “Oh, that's nice....for them.” When you hear about missionaries going to places that could possibly endanger their lives, perhaps it crosses your mind “How inspiring...for them. What's keeping you from fully committing your life to the Lord? If you heard from Him that you should abandon your current life to serve Him in another way, would you do it? If there's something stopping you, then stop and reflect on where your heart truly lies. As we'll see in today's teaching, if you are seeking to live a life for Christ, then your purpose should be found in HIM. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000002879/LFL20150108.mp354a589bf5a869.mp3 Thu, 08 Jan 2015 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer If you've ever wondered what it looks like to be a follower of Christ...you won't find a consensus among all Christians. Some people mistakenly follow religion...but God's not a building or a ritual. Some people stop at the moment they say yes to Jesus...but, then don't seek to find what their purpose is as a Christ-follower. As we'll hear in today's teaching, you can find a good example of what it looks like to follow Christ in the disciples. When Jesus went to them, saying, 'follow me'...they dropped everything. Their families, their livelihood...because they knew life when they saw it. They certainly weren't seeking prosperity...but a purpose to follow a new heart. If you've ever wondered what it looks like to be a follower of Christ...you won't find a consensus among all Christians. Some people mistakenly follow religion...but God's not a building or a ritual. Some people stop at the moment they say yes to Jesus...but, then don't seek to find what their purpose is as a Christ-follower. As we'll hear in today's teaching, you can find a good example of what it looks like to follow Christ in the disciples. When Jesus went to them, saying, 'follow me'...they dropped everything. Their families, their livelihood...because they knew life when they saw it. They certainly weren't seeking prosperity...but a purpose to follow a new heart. If you've ever wondered what it looks like to be a follower of Christ...you won't find a consensus among all Christians. Some people mistakenly follow religion...but God's not a building or a ritual. Some people stop at the moment they say yes to Jesus...but, then don't seek to find what their purpose is as a Christ-follower. As we'll hear in today's teaching, you can find a good example of what it looks like to follow Christ in the disciples. When Jesus went to them, saying, 'follow me'...they dropped everything. Their families, their livelihood...because they knew life when they saw it. They certainly weren't seeking prosperity...but a purpose to follow a new heart. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000002880/LFL20150107.mp354a58a03a344f.mp3 Wed, 07 Jan 2015 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer Christian, perhaps you look at believers around you and are amazed at what they are accomplishing for Christ...you wonder...where's my gift? Take heart, every one of us was designed with purpose. As we'll see today, the key is allowing God to bring out those gifts within an active relationship with Him. You'll be prospered. Not with stuff, but with glorious abilities that fulfill God's purpose, and a wonderful home with Him. If you're feeling useless or lost, you can discover God's purpose for you. In this teaching, you'll find that God is a personal God, and everything you're looking for will be found in a relationship with Him. Christian, perhaps you look at believers around you and are amazed at what they are accomplishing for Christ...you wonder...where's my gift? Take heart, every one of us was designed with purpose. As we'll see today, the key is allowing God to bring out those gifts within an active relationship with Him. You'll be prospered. Not with stuff, but with glorious abilities that fulfill God's purpose, and a wonderful home with Him. If you're feeling useless or lost, you can discover God's purpose for you. In this teaching, you'll find that God is a personal God, and everything you're looking for will be found in a relationship with Him. Christian, perhaps you look at believers around you and are amazed at what they are accomplishing for Christ...you wonder...where's my gift? Take heart, every one of us was designed with purpose. As we'll see today, the key is allowing God to bring out those gifts within an active relationship with Him. You'll be prospered. Not with stuff, but with glorious abilities that fulfill God's purpose, and a wonderful home with Him. If you're feeling useless or lost, you can discover God's purpose for you. In this teaching, you'll find that God is a personal God, and everything you're looking for will be found in a relationship with Him. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000002881/LFL20150106.mp354a58a431ba74.mp3 Tue, 06 Jan 2015 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer Change the world, change your country, change your community, change your family...we all have grand plans when we're young. Overflowing passion leads to hopes and ideals that are propelled by a feeling that all our dreams are attainable. As we'll see in today's teaching...the first change that has to occur before life even begins is the one in your heart. When the Lord is allowed to work and shape you, the impact you can have on others is far greater than anything you come up with on your own. Allowing yourself to be used to bring others to God is the greatest accomplishment of all. Even if it's one person...it's one person's eternity. Change the world, change your country, change your community, change your family...we all have grand plans when we're young. Overflowing passion leads to hopes and ideals that are propelled by a feeling that all our dreams are attainable. As we'll see in today's teaching...the first change that has to occur before life even begins is the one in your heart. When the Lord is allowed to work and shape you, the impact you can have on others is far greater than anything you come up with on your own. Allowing yourself to be used to bring others to God is the greatest accomplishment of all. Even if it's one person...it's one person's eternity. Change the world, change your country, change your community, change your family...we all have grand plans when we're young. Overflowing passion leads to hopes and ideals that are propelled by a feeling that all our dreams are attainable. As we'll see in today's teaching...the first change that has to occur before life even begins is the one in your heart. When the Lord is allowed to work and shape you, the impact you can have on others is far greater than anything you come up with on your own. Allowing yourself to be used to bring others to God is the greatest accomplishment of all. Even if it's one person...it's one person's eternity. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000002882/LFL20150105.mp354a58a8707553.mp3 Mon, 05 Jan 2015 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer If you asked a group of people to write out a bucket list, it would probably include numerous exciting things they want to do...from traveling to daredevil stunts. Now, imagine if God re-wrote that list. His priorities would be different. His focus would be on His relationship with You and people who are lost and how we use our time to help and reach them. Seeing the lost give their lives to Him, building His Kingdom for you as you do His will...these are eternal thrills. Enjoying our time here on earth is a plus...but, as believers our hope and our hearts are with Him. Perhaps it's time to rearrange that list and consider what matters in eternity. If you asked a group of people to write out a bucket list, it would probably include numerous exciting things they want to do...from traveling to daredevil stunts. Now, imagine if God re-wrote that list. His priorities would be different. His focus would be on His relationship with You and people who are lost and how we use our time to help and reach them. Seeing the lost give their lives to Him, building His Kingdom for you as you do His will...these are eternal thrills. Enjoying our time here on earth is a plus...but, as believers our hope and our hearts are with Him. Perhaps it's time to rearrange that list and consider what matters in eternity. If you asked a group of people to write out a bucket list, it would probably include numerous exciting things they want to do...from traveling to daredevil stunts. Now, imagine if God re-wrote that list. His priorities would be different. His focus would be on His relationship with You and people who are lost and how we use our time to help and reach them. Seeing the lost give their lives to Him, building His Kingdom for you as you do His will...these are eternal thrills. Enjoying our time here on earth is a plus...but, as believers our hope and our hearts are with Him. Perhaps it's time to rearrange that list and consider what matters in eternity. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000002839/LFL20150102.mp3549c4fab62d01.mp3 Fri, 02 Jan 2015 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer We all want wisdom...many of us think we've already got it. But, if it's not the wisdom of the Lord it's inferior. As we'll hear today, in order to understand God's wisdom, we first need to know His perspective is supreme, and first be cloaked in His righteousness. Seek to know God, and you'll begin to gain wisdom. Better than the most sophisticated search engine, God is an unlimited resource, and, unlike any human reference book...He's reliable. Pastor Mark will take us through many portions of Scripture that underscore not only the superior wisdom of the Father, but also how to go about seeking and finding it for ourselves. We all want wisdom...many of us think we've already got it. But, if it's not the wisdom of the Lord it's inferior. As we'll hear today, in order to understand God's wisdom, we first need to know His perspective is supreme, and first be cloaked in His righteousness. Seek to know God, and you'll begin to gain wisdom. Better than the most sophisticated search engine, God is an unlimited resource, and, unlike any human reference book...He's reliable. Pastor Mark will take us through many portions of Scripture that underscore not only the superior wisdom of the Father, but also how to go about seeking and finding it for ourselves. We all want wisdom...many of us think we've already got it. But, if it's not the wisdom of the Lord it's inferior. As we'll hear today, in order to understand God's wisdom, we first need to know His perspective is supreme, and first be cloaked in His righteousness. Seek to know God, and you'll begin to gain wisdom. Better than the most sophisticated search engine, God is an unlimited resource, and, unlike any human reference book...He's reliable. Pastor Mark will take us through many portions of Scripture that underscore not only the superior wisdom of the Father, but also how to go about seeking and finding it for ourselves. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000002840/LFL20150101.mp3549c501fae88d.mp3 Thu, 01 Jan 2015 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer When you're getting to know someone, it takes a while to recognize their sense of humor, or their likes and dislikes. The better you know them, the easier it is to understand where they're coming from or what they're saying, even when they don't say a word. This same discernment happens between you and the Lord the better you know the Word. The more closely you study and seek understanding, the easier it is to hear how He speaks to you. You begin to relate with a familiarity that wasn't there before, until it becomes almost effortless. Although we may not always respond in the right way, we can be assured that as long as we seek, we'll find. When you're getting to know someone, it takes a while to recognize their sense of humor, or their likes and dislikes. The better you know them, the easier it is to understand where they're coming from or what they're saying, even when they don't say a word. This same discernment happens between you and the Lord the better you know the Word. The more closely you study and seek understanding, the easier it is to hear how He speaks to you. You begin to relate with a familiarity that wasn't there before, until it becomes almost effortless. Although we may not always respond in the right way, we can be assured that as long as we seek, we'll find. When you're getting to know someone, it takes a while to recognize their sense of humor, or their likes and dislikes. The better you know them, the easier it is to understand where they're coming from or what they're saying, even when they don't say a word. This same discernment happens between you and the Lord the better you know the Word. The more closely you study and seek understanding, the easier it is to hear how He speaks to you. You begin to relate with a familiarity that wasn't there before, until it becomes almost effortless. Although we may not always respond in the right way, we can be assured that as long as we seek, we'll find. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000002845/LFL20141001.mp3549c5327a3d8e.mp3 Thu, 01 Jan 2015 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer Without God's Word, there is no plumb line in your life. The alternatives to a life lived according to His ways all lead a person to destruction. Following your own desires, following others, following false gods....they all lead a person away from truth. If you don't understand how God created you and what sin can do...you won't know how to defeat it. In today's message, King Josiah will discover the laws of the Lord. He'll hold up God's standards to the ways the people have been living and see that a change needs to be made. Humility and a willingness to follow God's Word will lead to a life of balance and blessing. Without God's Word, there is no plumb line in your life. The alternatives to a life lived according to His ways all lead a person to destruction. Following your own desires, following others, following false gods....they all lead a person away from truth. If you don't understand how God created you and what sin can do...you won't know how to defeat it. In today's message, King Josiah will discover the laws of the Lord. He'll hold up God's standards to the ways the people have been living and see that a change needs to be made. Humility and a willingness to follow God's Word will lead to a life of balance and blessing. Without God's Word, there is no plumb line in your life. The alternatives to a life lived according to His ways all lead a person to destruction. Following your own desires, following others, following false gods....they all lead a person away from truth. If you don't understand how God created you and what sin can do...you won't know how to defeat it. In today's message, King Josiah will discover the laws of the Lord. He'll hold up God's standards to the ways the people have been living and see that a change needs to be made. Humility and a willingness to follow God's Word will lead to a life of balance and blessing. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000002841/LFL20141231.mp3549c508951093.mp3 Wed, 31 Dec 2014 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer During a time of crisis, whether it's personal, a tragedy in a community, or a national disaster...for a while after, the pews of churches are often filled. When the initial shock and grief die down...those people disappear. Why don't they return? Often, it's because they're not hearing the Word and understanding it in a way that they can apply to their lives. A conversion requires transformation...but if a person doesn't see a need to change, they won't seek to. The Word provides every answer and motivation for living life under its authority. As we'll see today, the promises and guidelines found within the Bible are timely and relevant for everyone. During a time of crisis, whether it's personal, a tragedy in a community, or a national disaster...for a while after, the pews of churches are often filled. When the initial shock and grief die down...those people disappear. Why don't they return? Often, it's because they're not hearing the Word and understanding it in a way that they can apply to their lives. A conversion requires transformation...but if a person doesn't see a need to change, they won't seek to. The Word provides every answer and motivation for living life under its authority. As we'll see today, the promises and guidelines found within the Bible are timely and relevant for everyone. During a time of crisis, whether it's personal, a tragedy in a community, or a national disaster...for a while after, the pews of churches are often filled. When the initial shock and grief die down...those people disappear. Why don't they return? Often, it's because they're not hearing the Word and understanding it in a way that they can apply to their lives. A conversion requires transformation...but if a person doesn't see a need to change, they won't seek to. The Word provides every answer and motivation for living life under its authority. As we'll see today, the promises and guidelines found within the Bible are timely and relevant for everyone. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000002842/LFL20141230.mp3549c50e3e56cb.mp3 Tue, 30 Dec 2014 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer When a person is confronted with the truth about their need for salvation...there are two choices: Surrender to God and follow Him, or reject Him and turn away. It sounds black-and-white, but many people get stuck in the gray...that area where there is repentance, but the person is still hanging onto some part of their old life. Don't get caught in that trap, because the longer you rebel in that area, the more difficult it will be to surrender it. As we'll see today in 2 Chronicles, when Manasseh first becomes the king of Judah, his ways are deeply evil. By the time he repents, a precedent has already been set, and the people will cling to some of their old ways. When a person is confronted with the truth about their need for salvation...there are two choices: Surrender to God and follow Him, or reject Him and turn away. It sounds black-and-white, but many people get stuck in the gray...that area where there is repentance, but the person is still hanging onto some part of their old life. Don't get caught in that trap, because the longer you rebel in that area, the more difficult it will be to surrender it. As we'll see today in 2 Chronicles, when Manasseh first becomes the king of Judah, his ways are deeply evil. By the time he repents, a precedent has already been set, and the people will cling to some of their old ways. When a person is confronted with the truth about their need for salvation...there are two choices: Surrender to God and follow Him, or reject Him and turn away. It sounds black-and-white, but many people get stuck in the gray...that area where there is repentance, but the person is still hanging onto some part of their old life. Don't get caught in that trap, because the longer you rebel in that area, the more difficult it will be to surrender it. As we'll see today in 2 Chronicles, when Manasseh first becomes the king of Judah, his ways are deeply evil. By the time he repents, a precedent has already been set, and the people will cling to some of their old ways. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000002843/LFL20141229.mp3549c514b019bb.mp3 Mon, 29 Dec 2014 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer You probably don't have to think too hard to remember a time when you really blew it with God, right? Maybe you didn't set out to get carried away with pride, or be fixated on that bigger house and consumed with greed...but our flesh often leads the way if its left unchecked. As we'll see today, in the case of Hezekiah...God is a merciful Father. When you go to Him with a spirit of repentance, He responds with love. Even though our sin can leave a residue of consequences...what's most important is that you are reconciled to Him. Especially when our days are limited and our time is short...we should seek to serve Him as long as we are still breathing. You probably don't have to think too hard to remember a time when you really blew it with God, right? Maybe you didn't set out to get carried away with pride, or be fixated on that bigger house and consumed with greed...but our flesh often leads the way if its left unchecked. As we'll see today, in the case of Hezekiah...God is a merciful Father. When you go to Him with a spirit of repentance, He responds with love. Even though our sin can leave a residue of consequences...what's most important is that you are reconciled to Him. Especially when our days are limited and our time is short...we should seek to serve Him as long as we are still breathing. You probably don't have to think too hard to remember a time when you really blew it with God, right? Maybe you didn't set out to get carried away with pride, or be fixated on that bigger house and consumed with greed...but our flesh often leads the way if its left unchecked. As we'll see today, in the case of Hezekiah...God is a merciful Father. When you go to Him with a spirit of repentance, He responds with love. Even though our sin can leave a residue of consequences...what's most important is that you are reconciled to Him. Especially when our days are limited and our time is short...we should seek to serve Him as long as we are still breathing. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000002669/LFL20141229.mp354934419e5a09.mp3 Fri, 26 Dec 2014 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer If one of your loved ones was assaulted, or even killed by someone...you'd want justice for them. The person committed a horrible crime, it's only right that they should be punished. Why, then, do we have such a difficult time imagining the wrath of God? God must judge sin. He's a just God, and faithful to His promises. For every person who chooses to carry their own sin to their end...they'll remain under God's wrath. Only those who allow Jesus to unburden them of their sins and commit their lives to Him will escape it. In our study today, we'll see how believers can commit time, resources and talents to helping people see how Jesus took their punishment. If one of your loved ones was assaulted, or even killed by someone...you'd want justice for them. The person committed a horrible crime, it's only right that they should be punished. Why, then, do we have such a difficult time imagining the wrath of God? God must judge sin. He's a just God, and faithful to His promises. For every person who chooses to carry their own sin to their end...they'll remain under God's wrath. Only those who allow Jesus to unburden them of their sins and commit their lives to Him will escape it. In our study today, we'll see how believers can commit time, resources and talents to helping people see how Jesus took their punishment. If one of your loved ones was assaulted, or even killed by someone...you'd want justice for them. The person committed a horrible crime, it's only right that they should be punished. Why, then, do we have such a difficult time imagining the wrath of God? God must judge sin. He's a just God, and faithful to His promises. For every person who chooses to carry their own sin to their end...they'll remain under God's wrath. Only those who allow Jesus to unburden them of their sins and commit their lives to Him will escape it. In our study today, we'll see how believers can commit time, resources and talents to helping people see how Jesus took their punishment. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000002670/LFL20141225.mp35493446ebdd46.mp3 Thu, 25 Dec 2014 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer Making a commitment for Jesus means a lot of change has to take place in a person's life...which is why so many put it off. They see the truth, but are devoted more to themselves and the way they want to live. Some believe there's a heaven and a hell, so they want to wait until the last possible moment and THEN repent. The problem with that is...no one really knows exactly when their last moment will be and, as we'll see today, thinking you'll ride out the tribulation when it comes is really an overestimation of your own strength. With every day that passes, you should grow more concerned with your eternal destiny..because it's forever. Making a commitment for Jesus means a lot of change has to take place in a person's life...which is why so many put it off. They see the truth, but are devoted more to themselves and the way they want to live. Some believe there's a heaven and a hell, so they want to wait until the last possible moment and THEN repent. The problem with that is...no one really knows exactly when their last moment will be and, as we'll see today, thinking you'll ride out the tribulation when it comes is really an overestimation of your own strength. With every day that passes, you should grow more concerned with your eternal destiny..because it's forever. Making a commitment for Jesus means a lot of change has to take place in a person's life...which is why so many put it off. They see the truth, but are devoted more to themselves and the way they want to live. Some believe there's a heaven and a hell, so they want to wait until the last possible moment and THEN repent. The problem with that is...no one really knows exactly when their last moment will be and, as we'll see today, thinking you'll ride out the tribulation when it comes is really an overestimation of your own strength. With every day that passes, you should grow more concerned with your eternal destiny..because it's forever. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000002671/LFL20141224.mp3549344c3c4a5f.mp3 Wed, 24 Dec 2014 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer For many folks, hearing the words, “the wrath of God” evokes pictures of a white-bearded figure in the clouds, smiting people with lightning bolts whenever they sin. Now, Scripture clearly says that God's wrath is reserved for the wicked, who are Godless and turn away from the truth. His desire is for ALL to come to know Him. He gives people many opportunities to come to Him. But, the wrath of God is real, and as we'll hear today, there will be a time when there are no more chances to repent. Because of that, all people need to hear the good news...AND the bad news. There is a way out from under the wrath of God...and it's Jesus. For many folks, hearing the words, “the wrath of God” evokes pictures of a white-bearded figure in the clouds, smiting people with lightning bolts whenever they sin. Now, Scripture clearly says that God's wrath is reserved for the wicked, who are Godless and turn away from the truth. His desire is for ALL to come to know Him. He gives people many opportunities to come to Him. But, the wrath of God is real, and as we'll hear today, there will be a time when there are no more chances to repent. Because of that, all people need to hear the good news...AND the bad news. There is a way out from under the wrath of God...and it's Jesus. For many folks, hearing the words, “the wrath of God” evokes pictures of a white-bearded figure in the clouds, smiting people with lightning bolts whenever they sin. Now, Scripture clearly says that God's wrath is reserved for the wicked, who are Godless and turn away from the truth. His desire is for ALL to come to know Him. He gives people many opportunities to come to Him. But, the wrath of God is real, and as we'll hear today, there will be a time when there are no more chances to repent. Because of that, all people need to hear the good news...AND the bad news. There is a way out from under the wrath of God...and it's Jesus. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000002672/LFL20141223.mp3549345033add9.mp3 Tue, 23 Dec 2014 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer We've all overcome temptations, and we've all given into them. In those moments, remembering who God is can provide you with a way out. Recognizing His faithfulness can allow you to give over control to God, and let Him help you overcome the pull of the flesh. But, in those moments, remembering who God is can be difficult...our sin nature doesn't want to be reminded. Today's study will provide us with ways to remember who God is so that we can be focused on Him, instead of the lure of the world and the troubles of the day. When we commit to a daily practice that will build our faith, His faithfulness will be evident in our lives. We've all overcome temptations, and we've all given into them. In those moments, remembering who God is can provide you with a way out. Recognizing His faithfulness can allow you to give over control to God, and let Him help you overcome the pull of the flesh. But, in those moments, remembering who God is can be difficult...our sin nature doesn't want to be reminded. Today's study will provide us with ways to remember who God is so that we can be focused on Him, instead of the lure of the world and the troubles of the day. When we commit to a daily practice that will build our faith, His faithfulness will be evident in our lives. We've all overcome temptations, and we've all given into them. In those moments, remembering who God is can provide you with a way out. Recognizing His faithfulness can allow you to give over control to God, and let Him help you overcome the pull of the flesh. But, in those moments, remembering who God is can be difficult...our sin nature doesn't want to be reminded. Today's study will provide us with ways to remember who God is so that we can be focused on Him, instead of the lure of the world and the troubles of the day. When we commit to a daily practice that will build our faith, His faithfulness will be evident in our lives. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000002673/LFL20141222.mp35493454524ed3.mp3 Mon, 22 Dec 2014 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer Remember when you were a kid, and you had to retrieve something from a dark place, or sleep over somewhere new for the first time? You tiptoed and shivered through it until it was over. When you have faith in God, you don't have to tiptoe through challenges or fears. He wants you to barrel towards them, with the confidence that He will go in front, protecting and empowering you all the way. Remember who HE is, and those fears won't hold any power over you. As we'll see in today's teaching, that kind of approach to life is not only more comforting, it also speaks loudly to others going through hard times. When people see God's work in you, they'll see Him. Remember when you were a kid, and you had to retrieve something from a dark place, or sleep over somewhere new for the first time? You tiptoed and shivered through it until it was over. When you have faith in God, you don't have to tiptoe through challenges or fears. He wants you to barrel towards them, with the confidence that He will go in front, protecting and empowering you all the way. Remember who HE is, and those fears won't hold any power over you. As we'll see in today's teaching, that kind of approach to life is not only more comforting, it also speaks loudly to others going through hard times. When people see God's work in you, they'll see Him. Remember when you were a kid, and you had to retrieve something from a dark place, or sleep over somewhere new for the first time? You tiptoed and shivered through it until it was over. When you have faith in God, you don't have to tiptoe through challenges or fears. He wants you to barrel towards them, with the confidence that He will go in front, protecting and empowering you all the way. Remember who HE is, and those fears won't hold any power over you. As we'll see in today's teaching, that kind of approach to life is not only more comforting, it also speaks loudly to others going through hard times. When people see God's work in you, they'll see Him. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000002589/Processing....mp3 Fri, 19 Dec 2014 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer Imagine there's a situation in your life where things are just falling apart. You're knocked down by the weight of it...and afraid. Don't focus on the fear. As difficult as it is...take a breath and reach out to God. For the Christ-follower, He is ever-present, and ready to move the mountain for you. As we'll hear today, David faced a literal giant when he went out to fight Goliath. Amidst taunts, though no one thought he could be successful, He had experienced God's faithfulness before, and was confident the Lord would prevail once again. Consider where your heart is when you're facing a giant...is it cloaked in fear, or strengthened by God? Imagine there's a situation in your life where things are just falling apart. You're knocked down by the weight of it...and afraid. Don't focus on the fear. As difficult as it is...take a breath and reach out to God. For the Christ-follower, He is ever-present, and ready to move the mountain for you. As we'll hear today, David faced a literal giant when he went out to fight Goliath. Amidst taunts, though no one thought he could be successful, He had experienced God's faithfulness before, and was confident the Lord would prevail once again. Consider where your heart is when you're facing a giant...is it cloaked in fear, or strengthened by God? Imagine there's a situation in your life where things are just falling apart. You're knocked down by the weight of it...and afraid. Don't focus on the fear. As difficult as it is...take a breath and reach out to God. For the Christ-follower, He is ever-present, and ready to move the mountain for you. As we'll hear today, David faced a literal giant when he went out to fight Goliath. Amidst taunts, though no one thought he could be successful, He had experienced God's faithfulness before, and was confident the Lord would prevail once again. Consider where your heart is when you're facing a giant...is it cloaked in fear, or strengthened by God? http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000002590/LFL20141218.mp3548b4afd7327b.mp3 Thu, 18 Dec 2014 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer Stuff, stuff, and more stuff. If we are really honest about what we actually need, than nearly all of us have too much of it. All that stuff requires so much attention, maintenance, and devotion. What if it was all cleared out? What would you do with all that energy and time? God can suggest something...get your feet moving, your mouth talking, your hands comforting...and reach out to people. Share the Word and look to meet others' needs. Look beyond your front door and be bold to the work of the Lord that you've always been to busy to do. All of this, everything we own, is just dirt...when people's souls are at stake, why are you holding onto dust? Stuff, stuff, and more stuff. If we are really honest about what we actually need, than nearly all of us have too much of it. All that stuff requires so much attention, maintenance, and devotion. What if it was all cleared out? What would you do with all that energy and time? God can suggest something...get your feet moving, your mouth talking, your hands comforting...and reach out to people. Share the Word and look to meet others' needs. Look beyond your front door and be bold to the work of the Lord that you've always been to busy to do. All of this, everything we own, is just dirt...when people's souls are at stake, why are you holding onto dust? Stuff, stuff, and more stuff. If we are really honest about what we actually need, than nearly all of us have too much of it. All that stuff requires so much attention, maintenance, and devotion. What if it was all cleared out? What would you do with all that energy and time? God can suggest something...get your feet moving, your mouth talking, your hands comforting...and reach out to people. Share the Word and look to meet others' needs. Look beyond your front door and be bold to the work of the Lord that you've always been to busy to do. All of this, everything we own, is just dirt...when people's souls are at stake, why are you holding onto dust? http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000002591/LFL20141217.mp3548b4b5b91b7e.mp3 Wed, 17 Dec 2014 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer If you asked someone what Jesus said was the greatest commandment, most would answer, “Love your neighbor as yourself.” They'd be right...partly. Right before He spoke about loving others, He said, “Love the Lord God with all your heart and all your soul and all your mind.” Loving your neighbor the way Jesus means isn't possible without the first part of that commandment. Only God can empower us with the ability to love like that. I mean, think about it...not everyone is easy to love. As we'll hear in today's study, all of the things the Lord has commanded us to do are IMPOSSIBLE in our own hands. But in HIS, there are no limits. If you asked someone what Jesus said was the greatest commandment, most would answer, “Love your neighbor as yourself.” They'd be right...partly. Right before He spoke about loving others, He said, “Love the Lord God with all your heart and all your soul and all your mind.” Loving your neighbor the way Jesus means isn't possible without the first part of that commandment. Only God can empower us with the ability to love like that. I mean, think about it...not everyone is easy to love. As we'll hear in today's study, all of the things the Lord has commanded us to do are IMPOSSIBLE in our own hands. But in HIS, there are no limits. If you asked someone what Jesus said was the greatest commandment, most would answer, “Love your neighbor as yourself.” They'd be right...partly. Right before He spoke about loving others, He said, “Love the Lord God with all your heart and all your soul and all your mind.” Loving your neighbor the way Jesus means isn't possible without the first part of that commandment. Only God can empower us with the ability to love like that. I mean, think about it...not everyone is easy to love. As we'll hear in today's study, all of the things the Lord has commanded us to do are IMPOSSIBLE in our own hands. But in HIS, there are no limits. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000002592/LFL20141216.mp3548b4ba8e1911.mp3 Tue, 16 Dec 2014 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer Food, water, shelter...those are all basic needs for every person. But there's something that trumps all of those things, that every person needs...and that's forgiveness. While we can't offer it ourselves, we can certainly point people to the One who can...and as Christ-followers, that's what we've been tasked to do. Jesus, the WORD, is alive, and here on earth, we get to be His mouth, hands and feet. Jesus' mission was clear, to bring people to salvation...and we are to be a continuance of that mission. Today, you'll hear about how we're to accomplish the goals He set out for us, through the empowerment of the Holy Spirit. Food, water, shelter...those are all basic needs for every person. But there's something that trumps all of those things, that every person needs...and that's forgiveness. While we can't offer it ourselves, we can certainly point people to the One who can...and as Christ-followers, that's what we've been tasked to do. Jesus, the WORD, is alive, and here on earth, we get to be His mouth, hands and feet. Jesus' mission was clear, to bring people to salvation...and we are to be a continuance of that mission. Today, you'll hear about how we're to accomplish the goals He set out for us, through the empowerment of the Holy Spirit. Food, water, shelter...those are all basic needs for every person. But there's something that trumps all of those things, that every person needs...and that's forgiveness. While we can't offer it ourselves, we can certainly point people to the One who can...and as Christ-followers, that's what we've been tasked to do. Jesus, the WORD, is alive, and here on earth, we get to be His mouth, hands and feet. Jesus' mission was clear, to bring people to salvation...and we are to be a continuance of that mission. Today, you'll hear about how we're to accomplish the goals He set out for us, through the empowerment of the Holy Spirit. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000002593/LFL20141215.mp3548b4bef83f80.mp3 Mon, 15 Dec 2014 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer You probably don't have to think too hard to remember a time when you really blew it with God, right? Maybe you didn't set out to get carried away with pride, or be fixated on that bigger house and consumed with greed...but our flesh often leads the way if its left unchecked. As we'll see today, in the case of Hezekiah...God is a merciful Father. When you go to Him with a spirit of repentance, He responds with love. Even though our sin can leave a residue of consequences...what's most important is that you are reconciled to Him. Especially when our days are limited and our time is short...we should seek to serve Him as long as we are still breathing. You probably don't have to think too hard to remember a time when you really blew it with God, right? Maybe you didn't set out to get carried away with pride, or be fixated on that bigger house and consumed with greed...but our flesh often leads the way if its left unchecked. As we'll see today, in the case of Hezekiah...God is a merciful Father. When you go to Him with a spirit of repentance, He responds with love. Even though our sin can leave a residue of consequences...what's most important is that you are reconciled to Him. Especially when our days are limited and our time is short...we should seek to serve Him as long as we are still breathing. You probably don't have to think too hard to remember a time when you really blew it with God, right? Maybe you didn't set out to get carried away with pride, or be fixated on that bigger house and consumed with greed...but our flesh often leads the way if its left unchecked. As we'll see today, in the case of Hezekiah...God is a merciful Father. When you go to Him with a spirit of repentance, He responds with love. Even though our sin can leave a residue of consequences...what's most important is that you are reconciled to Him. Especially when our days are limited and our time is short...we should seek to serve Him as long as we are still breathing. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000002440/LFL20141205.mp3547c6e121c57e.mp3 Fri, 05 Dec 2014 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer Whether you're seeking healing for yourself, or praying for someone else, there is something that can hinder your communication with God: Sin. If you're a person of faith, the Lord wants to deal with the transgressions in your life. Sin mucks up your relationship with Him by creating distance and confusion. Once you're right with Him, only then can you have faith that you're seeking Him with a pure heart. As we'll see today in 2 Chronicles, Hezekiah will have to humble himself before the Lord when he's seeking to avoid God's wrath against the people. Once his heart is right, God can listen and respond to his pleas, and answer his prayers. Whether you're seeking healing for yourself, or praying for someone else, there is something that can hinder your communication with God: Sin. If you're a person of faith, the Lord wants to deal with the transgressions in your life. Sin mucks up your relationship with Him by creating distance and confusion. Once you're right with Him, only then can you have faith that you're seeking Him with a pure heart. As we'll see today in 2 Chronicles, Hezekiah will have to humble himself before the Lord when he's seeking to avoid God's wrath against the people. Once his heart is right, God can listen and respond to his pleas, and answer his prayers. Whether you're seeking healing for yourself, or praying for someone else, there is something that can hinder your communication with God: Sin. If you're a person of faith, the Lord wants to deal with the transgressions in your life. Sin mucks up your relationship with Him by creating distance and confusion. Once you're right with Him, only then can you have faith that you're seeking Him with a pure heart. As we'll see today in 2 Chronicles, Hezekiah will have to humble himself before the Lord when he's seeking to avoid God's wrath against the people. Once his heart is right, God can listen and respond to his pleas, and answer his prayers. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000002441/LFL20141204.mp3547c6ec16f713.mp3 Thu, 04 Dec 2014 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer If you've ever encountered a seemingly hopeless situation, where it seems like you'll be on the losing end of the battle...think of Hezekiah. When a powerful army comes against Judah, it seems like inevitable defeat. But, all it takes is one angel of the Lord to take down a formidable enemy. God is always on our side if we have faith in Him. In our limited reasoning, we can't see how things could possibly work out...but nothing is too difficult for God. If a single angel could annihilate an entire army, think of how the Lord can work in your life. As you'll hear today, “He took care of them on every side.” He thinks of everything, all those things that you don't. If you've ever encountered a seemingly hopeless situation, where it seems like you'll be on the losing end of the battle...think of Hezekiah. When a powerful army comes against Judah, it seems like inevitable defeat. But, all it takes is one angel of the Lord to take down a formidable enemy. God is always on our side if we have faith in Him. In our limited reasoning, we can't see how things could possibly work out...but nothing is too difficult for God. If a single angel could annihilate an entire army, think of how the Lord can work in your life. As you'll hear today, “He took care of them on every side.” He thinks of everything, all those things that you don't. If you've ever encountered a seemingly hopeless situation, where it seems like you'll be on the losing end of the battle...think of Hezekiah. When a powerful army comes against Judah, it seems like inevitable defeat. But, all it takes is one angel of the Lord to take down a formidable enemy. God is always on our side if we have faith in Him. In our limited reasoning, we can't see how things could possibly work out...but nothing is too difficult for God. If a single angel could annihilate an entire army, think of how the Lord can work in your life. As you'll hear today, “He took care of them on every side.” He thinks of everything, all those things that you don't. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000002443/LFL20141203.mp3547c6f203821e.mp3 Wed, 03 Dec 2014 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer No matter how much you do for the church, your community, your family, it's not in service to God if your heart isn't right with Him. If your heart isn't motivated to serve because it's full of the Lord, then eventually you'll become burdened and burned out. The Lord will energize you to do His work when it comes from the right place. Today in 2 Chronicles, the people of Judah will seek to serve the Lord through hard work and sacrifice. Not because they were ordered to, or felt guilty to do it...but because in their trust and faith in God they sought to bless Him. If we are motivated by love, out actions and serving will glorify the Father as well. No matter how much you do for the church, your community, your family, it's not in service to God if your heart isn't right with Him. If your heart isn't motivated to serve because it's full of the Lord, then eventually you'll become burdened and burned out. The Lord will energize you to do His work when it comes from the right place. Today in 2 Chronicles, the people of Judah will seek to serve the Lord through hard work and sacrifice. Not because they were ordered to, or felt guilty to do it...but because in their trust and faith in God they sought to bless Him. If we are motivated by love, out actions and serving will glorify the Father as well. No matter how much you do for the church, your community, your family, it's not in service to God if your heart isn't right with Him. If your heart isn't motivated to serve because it's full of the Lord, then eventually you'll become burdened and burned out. The Lord will energize you to do His work when it comes from the right place. Today in 2 Chronicles, the people of Judah will seek to serve the Lord through hard work and sacrifice. Not because they were ordered to, or felt guilty to do it...but because in their trust and faith in God they sought to bless Him. If we are motivated by love, out actions and serving will glorify the Father as well. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000002444/LFL20141202.mp3547c6f607693f.mp3 Tue, 02 Dec 2014 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer When you make a decision to give your life to the Lord, it's such a transforming event that it's feels like you're always going to be overwhelmed with devotion to Him. But, putting faith into practice isn't easy when problems and spiritual warfare continue to come. As we'll see today, the people of Judah continue to make progress in their commitment to God, giving generously to Him and getting rid of anything that would be offensive to the Lord. Little by little, as you reject your old ways, you'll mature spiritually because of that obedience. Give generously of yourself in service to Him, and He'll be faithful to you. When you make a decision to give your life to the Lord, it's such a transforming event that it's feels like you're always going to be overwhelmed with devotion to Him. But, putting faith into practice isn't easy when problems and spiritual warfare continue to come. As we'll see today, the people of Judah continue to make progress in their commitment to God, giving generously to Him and getting rid of anything that would be offensive to the Lord. Little by little, as you reject your old ways, you'll mature spiritually because of that obedience. Give generously of yourself in service to Him, and He'll be faithful to you. When you make a decision to give your life to the Lord, it's such a transforming event that it's feels like you're always going to be overwhelmed with devotion to Him. But, putting faith into practice isn't easy when problems and spiritual warfare continue to come. As we'll see today, the people of Judah continue to make progress in their commitment to God, giving generously to Him and getting rid of anything that would be offensive to the Lord. Little by little, as you reject your old ways, you'll mature spiritually because of that obedience. Give generously of yourself in service to Him, and He'll be faithful to you. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000002445/LFL20141201.mp3547c6fb0f2da0.mp3 Mon, 01 Dec 2014 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer When you have been a believer for a while, you may forget that people who are newly saved have a lot to figure out. They may be confused by things that a seasoned churchgoer might not. But, as long as they are not in opposition to the Word...it doesn't really matter. The Lord is looking at the heart, and His delight is in the amazing work being done there. When King Hezekiah invited all of Israel and Judah to come to Jerusalem to celebrate Passover...many of the people didn't know what to do. But, they will come with humble hearts, desiring to worship and know God. The Lord hasn't changed. He's still interested in our hearts, and wants to bring joy to our lives. When you have been a believer for a while, you may forget that people who are newly saved have a lot to figure out. They may be confused by things that a seasoned churchgoer might not. But, as long as they are not in opposition to the Word...it doesn't really matter. The Lord is looking at the heart, and His delight is in the amazing work being done there. When King Hezekiah invited all of Israel and Judah to come to Jerusalem to celebrate Passover...many of the people didn't know what to do. But, they will come with humble hearts, desiring to worship and know God. The Lord hasn't changed. He's still interested in our hearts, and wants to bring joy to our lives. When you have been a believer for a while, you may forget that people who are newly saved have a lot to figure out. They may be confused by things that a seasoned churchgoer might not. But, as long as they are not in opposition to the Word...it doesn't really matter. The Lord is looking at the heart, and His delight is in the amazing work being done there. When King Hezekiah invited all of Israel and Judah to come to Jerusalem to celebrate Passover...many of the people didn't know what to do. But, they will come with humble hearts, desiring to worship and know God. The Lord hasn't changed. He's still interested in our hearts, and wants to bring joy to our lives. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000002388/LFL20141128.mp3546f32e147d57.mp3 Fri, 28 Nov 2014 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer Believer, because of your desire to share the truth of Jesus, you probably have a list of people who you pray for and witness to...and desire for them to be saved. But, there are also those who have fallen away from the Lord. They have heard and known the truth...but are no longer fellowshipping with God. They are also in need of prayer and guidance. Today, in our teaching from 2 Chronicles, a king will seek to bring back an entire nation that has turned from God. Through His devotion and obedience, the people will receive a message of hope and grace. It's the same message for people today...that He will not turn His face from you if you return to Him. Believer, because of your desire to share the truth of Jesus, you probably have a list of people who you pray for and witness to...and desire for them to be saved. But, there are also those who have fallen away from the Lord. They have heard and known the truth...but are no longer fellowshipping with God. They are also in need of prayer and guidance. Today, in our teaching from 2 Chronicles, a king will seek to bring back an entire nation that has turned from God. Through His devotion and obedience, the people will receive a message of hope and grace. It's the same message for people today...that He will not turn His face from you if you return to Him. Believer, because of your desire to share the truth of Jesus, you probably have a list of people who you pray for and witness to...and desire for them to be saved. But, there are also those who have fallen away from the Lord. They have heard and known the truth...but are no longer fellowshipping with God. They are also in need of prayer and guidance. Today, in our teaching from 2 Chronicles, a king will seek to bring back an entire nation that has turned from God. Through His devotion and obedience, the people will receive a message of hope and grace. It's the same message for people today...that He will not turn His face from you if you return to Him. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000002389/LFL20141127.mp3546f331d2005b.mp3 Thu, 27 Nov 2014 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer Light exposes the darkness. This is both true in science AND spirituality. Pastor Mark will remind us today that it's the light of God's Word that reveals the dark and evil deeds of the enemy. And it's ALSO the light of the Father working in and through us...that should draw OTHERS to the truth. So the question to ask yourself today is: 'Is MY light shining?' 'Am I living in such a way that causes OTHERS to see the work of God's grace in my life?' As believers, that should be our heart's desire. We should WANT to be a shining beacon of truth. Our lives should shine so that our Heavenly Father would be glorified. Light exposes the darkness. This is both true in science AND spirituality. Pastor Mark will remind us today that it's the light of God's Word that reveals the dark and evil deeds of the enemy. And it's ALSO the light of the Father working in and through us...that should draw OTHERS to the truth. So the question to ask yourself today is: 'Is MY light shining?' 'Am I living in such a way that causes OTHERS to see the work of God's grace in my life?' As believers, that should be our heart's desire. We should WANT to be a shining beacon of truth. Our lives should shine so that our Heavenly Father would be glorified. Light exposes the darkness. This is both true in science AND spirituality. Pastor Mark will remind us today that it's the light of God's Word that reveals the dark and evil deeds of the enemy. And it's ALSO the light of the Father working in and through us...that should draw OTHERS to the truth. So the question to ask yourself today is: 'Is MY light shining?' 'Am I living in such a way that causes OTHERS to see the work of God's grace in my life?' As believers, that should be our heart's desire. We should WANT to be a shining beacon of truth. Our lives should shine so that our Heavenly Father would be glorified. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000002421/LFL20140227.mp35475e33ea975f.mp3 Thu, 27 Nov 2014 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer Listen...if you've fallen away from the Lord, no matter how far or how deep the wounds go...there can be restoration and change. But, like all good things...it will take patience and work. When you've been so tied up in the world, untangling yourself is not an overnight job. But, if God is the priority, it will happen. Today in 2 Chronicles, a king in Judah begins to put in order everything that was neglected when the Lord was put aside by the nation. He assures the people that they will be comforted, protected and prospered by the one true God...once He is the priority again. You can be assured of that, too. Let Him protect your healing heart. Listen...if you've fallen away from the Lord, no matter how far or how deep the wounds go...there can be restoration and change. But, like all good things...it will take patience and work. When you've been so tied up in the world, untangling yourself is not an overnight job. But, if God is the priority, it will happen. Today in 2 Chronicles, a king in Judah begins to put in order everything that was neglected when the Lord was put aside by the nation. He assures the people that they will be comforted, protected and prospered by the one true God...once He is the priority again. You can be assured of that, too. Let Him protect your healing heart. Listen...if you've fallen away from the Lord, no matter how far or how deep the wounds go...there can be restoration and change. But, like all good things...it will take patience and work. When you've been so tied up in the world, untangling yourself is not an overnight job. But, if God is the priority, it will happen. Today in 2 Chronicles, a king in Judah begins to put in order everything that was neglected when the Lord was put aside by the nation. He assures the people that they will be comforted, protected and prospered by the one true God...once He is the priority again. You can be assured of that, too. Let Him protect your healing heart. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000002390/LFL20141126.mp3546f336d788d3.mp3 Wed, 26 Nov 2014 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer Believer, think back to a time when you were in sin. Did you have a difficult time fellowshiping with others, or spending time in the Word? That's conviction. As you know, at that point you can either repent...or continue on in sin. If you continue on...be prepared for a slippery slope. As we'll see today, once you make a decision to move forward with your own fleshly wants...you may end up going much farther than the line you thought you drew. It's harder to recover when the consequences and the hurt become so much that you're buried in guilt and shame. If you're at that tipping point, make a choice to come back to God...He'll always have you. Believer, think back to a time when you were in sin. Did you have a difficult time fellowshiping with others, or spending time in the Word? That's conviction. As you know, at that point you can either repent...or continue on in sin. If you continue on...be prepared for a slippery slope. As we'll see today, once you make a decision to move forward with your own fleshly wants...you may end up going much farther than the line you thought you drew. It's harder to recover when the consequences and the hurt become so much that you're buried in guilt and shame. If you're at that tipping point, make a choice to come back to God...He'll always have you. Believer, think back to a time when you were in sin. Did you have a difficult time fellowshiping with others, or spending time in the Word? That's conviction. As you know, at that point you can either repent...or continue on in sin. If you continue on...be prepared for a slippery slope. As we'll see today, once you make a decision to move forward with your own fleshly wants...you may end up going much farther than the line you thought you drew. It's harder to recover when the consequences and the hurt become so much that you're buried in guilt and shame. If you're at that tipping point, make a choice to come back to God...He'll always have you. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000002391/LFL20141125.mp3546f33aa7a340.mp3 Tue, 25 Nov 2014 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer The god of this age, of this world, blinds people from the truth. As believers, its our responsibility to reach out to the lost. If you feel at a loss about how to do that, seek the Lord for your gift. Not everyone is called to be a teacher or encourager...but everyone is called to serve in some way. When a person hears the truth, maybe your part in it was creating the flier that got them to church, or staffed the nursery so they could listen to a teaching. As we'll hear today, if you are obedient to Him by embracing and living out the gifts the Lord has given you...then you are a part of people coming to know Jesus. What better way to serve than that? The god of this age, of this world, blinds people from the truth. As believers, its our responsibility to reach out to the lost. If you feel at a loss about how to do that, seek the Lord for your gift. Not everyone is called to be a teacher or encourager...but everyone is called to serve in some way. When a person hears the truth, maybe your part in it was creating the flier that got them to church, or staffed the nursery so they could listen to a teaching. As we'll hear today, if you are obedient to Him by embracing and living out the gifts the Lord has given you...then you are a part of people coming to know Jesus. What better way to serve than that? The god of this age, of this world, blinds people from the truth. As believers, its our responsibility to reach out to the lost. If you feel at a loss about how to do that, seek the Lord for your gift. Not everyone is called to be a teacher or encourager...but everyone is called to serve in some way. When a person hears the truth, maybe your part in it was creating the flier that got them to church, or staffed the nursery so they could listen to a teaching. As we'll hear today, if you are obedient to Him by embracing and living out the gifts the Lord has given you...then you are a part of people coming to know Jesus. What better way to serve than that? http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000002392/LFL20141124.mp3546f33eb46313.mp3 Mon, 24 Nov 2014 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer How can we attain TRUE unity? How can we achieve ONENESS? Well, we can compromise and hit a pseudo version of the two, but that won't last for long. So now what do we do? How can we truly be ONE with our spouse...or even with the body of Christ? Well, the only REAL way...is to be united in the truth of God's Word. When you use the Scriptures as the standard for living...there's no wiggle-room. God has given us clear instructions for life...you can find it from Genesis to Revelation. And He's given each of His children His Spirit. And as we seek MORE truth...the Spirit will be faithful to reveal it TO us. How can we attain TRUE unity? How can we achieve ONENESS? Well, we can compromise and hit a pseudo version of the two, but that won't last for long. So now what do we do? How can we truly be ONE with our spouse...or even with the body of Christ? Well, the only REAL way...is to be united in the truth of God's Word. When you use the Scriptures as the standard for living...there's no wiggle-room. God has given us clear instructions for life...you can find it from Genesis to Revelation. And He's given each of His children His Spirit. And as we seek MORE truth...the Spirit will be faithful to reveal it TO us. How can we attain TRUE unity? How can we achieve ONENESS? Well, we can compromise and hit a pseudo version of the two, but that won't last for long. So now what do we do? How can we truly be ONE with our spouse...or even with the body of Christ? Well, the only REAL way...is to be united in the truth of God's Word. When you use the Scriptures as the standard for living...there's no wiggle-room. God has given us clear instructions for life...you can find it from Genesis to Revelation. And He's given each of His children His Spirit. And as we seek MORE truth...the Spirit will be faithful to reveal it TO us. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000002424/LFL20140224.mp35475e42487ab2.mp3 Mon, 24 Nov 2014 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer Believer, you have a gift that's unique from the Lord. Maybe you embraced it long ago, perhaps you're just now finding what it is...or maybe you don't know yet what He wants from you. Whatever the case, the key to glorifying Him with that gift is to be obedient and serve. If every believer did that, there would be harmony within His church and a powerful witness in His Name. Fighting against His will is counterproductive to the work we should be doing as Christians. His power will accomplish everything He has in mind, so go for it. As we'll hear today, we must be willing to serve, through the Holy Spirit and in love. Believer, you have a gift that's unique from the Lord. Maybe you embraced it long ago, perhaps you're just now finding what it is...or maybe you don't know yet what He wants from you. Whatever the case, the key to glorifying Him with that gift is to be obedient and serve. If every believer did that, there would be harmony within His church and a powerful witness in His Name. Fighting against His will is counterproductive to the work we should be doing as Christians. His power will accomplish everything He has in mind, so go for it. As we'll hear today, we must be willing to serve, through the Holy Spirit and in love. Believer, you have a gift that's unique from the Lord. Maybe you embraced it long ago, perhaps you're just now finding what it is...or maybe you don't know yet what He wants from you. Whatever the case, the key to glorifying Him with that gift is to be obedient and serve. If every believer did that, there would be harmony within His church and a powerful witness in His Name. Fighting against His will is counterproductive to the work we should be doing as Christians. His power will accomplish everything He has in mind, so go for it. As we'll hear today, we must be willing to serve, through the Holy Spirit and in love. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000002330/LFL20141121.mp35465fa2b77790.mp3 Fri, 21 Nov 2014 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer If a person is faithful and obedient to the Lord, he will experience success and prosperity. Have you ever heard that? It's true, but not necessarily in the way that the world would imagine it. Empowerment through the Holy Spirit, successfully using the gifts God has given us...this is true success in Him. Disobedience to the Lord ALWAYS results in some kind of turmoil...whether its physical, emotional, or spiritual. We'll see how this holds true in the example of King Uzziah, a man graciously favored by God...until he defiantly disobeys the Lord's commands. Like many people before and after him, pride will be allowed to take root and bring him down. If a person is faithful and obedient to the Lord, he will experience success and prosperity. Have you ever heard that? It's true, but not necessarily in the way that the world would imagine it. Empowerment through the Holy Spirit, successfully using the gifts God has given us...this is true success in Him. Disobedience to the Lord ALWAYS results in some kind of turmoil...whether its physical, emotional, or spiritual. We'll see how this holds true in the example of King Uzziah, a man graciously favored by God...until he defiantly disobeys the Lord's commands. Like many people before and after him, pride will be allowed to take root and bring him down. If a person is faithful and obedient to the Lord, he will experience success and prosperity. Have you ever heard that? It's true, but not necessarily in the way that the world would imagine it. Empowerment through the Holy Spirit, successfully using the gifts God has given us...this is true success in Him. Disobedience to the Lord ALWAYS results in some kind of turmoil...whether its physical, emotional, or spiritual. We'll see how this holds true in the example of King Uzziah, a man graciously favored by God...until he defiantly disobeys the Lord's commands. Like many people before and after him, pride will be allowed to take root and bring him down. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000002331/LFL20141120.mp35465faa3d5de1.mp3 Thu, 20 Nov 2014 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer For many, giving and tithing is not an easy thing...but why is that? Usually, it's because we are so preoccupied with money. Having it, getting it, not having it... If your excuse for not giving is because you think you don't have enough to spare, consider this: When king Amaziah hesitated to send his rented army away because of the money he'd spent, he was reminded by a prophet that “the Lord is able to give you much more than this.” So it is for us. When we are faithful, He will give us everything that we NEED. Most of the time, we don't know what we need, only what we WANT. But, the Lord knows, and He'll be faithful to provide. For many, giving and tithing is not an easy thing...but why is that? Usually, it's because we are so preoccupied with money. Having it, getting it, not having it... If your excuse for not giving is because you think you don't have enough to spare, consider this: When king Amaziah hesitated to send his rented army away because of the money he'd spent, he was reminded by a prophet that “the Lord is able to give you much more than this.” So it is for us. When we are faithful, He will give us everything that we NEED. Most of the time, we don't know what we need, only what we WANT. But, the Lord knows, and He'll be faithful to provide. For many, giving and tithing is not an easy thing...but why is that? Usually, it's because we are so preoccupied with money. Having it, getting it, not having it... If your excuse for not giving is because you think you don't have enough to spare, consider this: When king Amaziah hesitated to send his rented army away because of the money he'd spent, he was reminded by a prophet that “the Lord is able to give you much more than this.” So it is for us. When we are faithful, He will give us everything that we NEED. Most of the time, we don't know what we need, only what we WANT. But, the Lord knows, and He'll be faithful to provide. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000002332/LFL20141119.mp35465fafb07d58.mp3 Wed, 19 Nov 2014 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer Many of us, incorrectly, have been led to believe that some of the things passed on to us by our parents are unchangeable, fixed, set in stone. It's true some of our parents have saddled us with some enormous baggage...but we CAN leave it behind. The Word is clear that we should not bear the burdens of our fathers. We can be made new. Undoing emotional and spiritual damage can be healed by Jesus, who will work for as long as it takes to help you tear down the old and build a new heart. As we'll hear today, the Lord holds every person accountable for their own actions. So, move forward with Him and He'll unburden your weary soul. Many of us, incorrectly, have been led to believe that some of the things passed on to us by our parents are unchangeable, fixed, set in stone. It's true some of our parents have saddled us with some enormous baggage...but we CAN leave it behind. The Word is clear that we should not bear the burdens of our fathers. We can be made new. Undoing emotional and spiritual damage can be healed by Jesus, who will work for as long as it takes to help you tear down the old and build a new heart. As we'll hear today, the Lord holds every person accountable for their own actions. So, move forward with Him and He'll unburden your weary soul. Many of us, incorrectly, have been led to believe that some of the things passed on to us by our parents are unchangeable, fixed, set in stone. It's true some of our parents have saddled us with some enormous baggage...but we CAN leave it behind. The Word is clear that we should not bear the burdens of our fathers. We can be made new. Undoing emotional and spiritual damage can be healed by Jesus, who will work for as long as it takes to help you tear down the old and build a new heart. As we'll hear today, the Lord holds every person accountable for their own actions. So, move forward with Him and He'll unburden your weary soul. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000002333/LFL20141118.mp35465fb5331d00.mp3 Tue, 18 Nov 2014 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer If you are a believer, and have children or grandchildren, you've probably thought about how important it is that your kids are brought up in a godly home. But, more poignant than church or Sunday school...is the example you set with your relationship to the Lord. Is it visible to them? Consider what your actions say to them. As we'll see today, Jehoram was a godly king, but what his son picked up on was not his faithfulness, but his compromises. If your failures are witnessing more to your children than your righteousness...it's worth it to make a change. There's nothing more valuable than to pass on a godly heritage to your children. If you are a believer, and have children or grandchildren, you've probably thought about how important it is that your kids are brought up in a godly home. But, more poignant than church or Sunday school...is the example you set with your relationship to the Lord. Is it visible to them? Consider what your actions say to them. As we'll see today, Jehoram was a godly king, but what his son picked up on was not his faithfulness, but his compromises. If your failures are witnessing more to your children than your righteousness...it's worth it to make a change. There's nothing more valuable than to pass on a godly heritage to your children. If you are a believer, and have children or grandchildren, you've probably thought about how important it is that your kids are brought up in a godly home. But, more poignant than church or Sunday school...is the example you set with your relationship to the Lord. Is it visible to them? Consider what your actions say to them. As we'll see today, Jehoram was a godly king, but what his son picked up on was not his faithfulness, but his compromises. If your failures are witnessing more to your children than your righteousness...it's worth it to make a change. There's nothing more valuable than to pass on a godly heritage to your children. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000002204/LFL20141114.mp3545cc10629107.mp3 Fri, 14 Nov 2014 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer God has a way of outdoing even our most extravagant expectations. When you petition the Lord, you probably have a desired outcome already in mind, right? Sometimes our best intentions get in the way of really letting God bless us the way that He wants to. We're willing to settle for our limited ideas of what's best for us. As we'll see today, the king of Judah can't fathom how the Lord is going to lead them to victory over some great armies, let alone that they will come out of it with a multitude of riches. When you trust His infinite power, He will surprise you. God desires that you would be confident and assured of His protection and grace. God has a way of outdoing even our most extravagant expectations. When you petition the Lord, you probably have a desired outcome already in mind, right? Sometimes our best intentions get in the way of really letting God bless us the way that He wants to. We're willing to settle for our limited ideas of what's best for us. As we'll see today, the king of Judah can't fathom how the Lord is going to lead them to victory over some great armies, let alone that they will come out of it with a multitude of riches. When you trust His infinite power, He will surprise you. God desires that you would be confident and assured of His protection and grace. God has a way of outdoing even our most extravagant expectations. When you petition the Lord, you probably have a desired outcome already in mind, right? Sometimes our best intentions get in the way of really letting God bless us the way that He wants to. We're willing to settle for our limited ideas of what's best for us. As we'll see today, the king of Judah can't fathom how the Lord is going to lead them to victory over some great armies, let alone that they will come out of it with a multitude of riches. When you trust His infinite power, He will surprise you. God desires that you would be confident and assured of His protection and grace. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000002205/LFL20141113.mp3545cc163617b6.mp3 Thu, 13 Nov 2014 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer As a Christian becomes strong in their faith, as a church's members proclaim Jesus loudly, they draw more attention to themselves as representatives of the Lord. While that means that many people will hear the truth...the enemy will also draw nearer. Don't be surprised at spiritual warfare when it seems that the Lord's presence is becoming more known. The more effective you are as a believer, the more you will be under attack. As we'll hear today, Jehoshaphat makes some appointments that will honor the Lord, only to find that Judah is being attacked by vast armies. But, the Lord will assure him, and us, that the battle is His to win. As a Christian becomes strong in their faith, as a church's members proclaim Jesus loudly, they draw more attention to themselves as representatives of the Lord. While that means that many people will hear the truth...the enemy will also draw nearer. Don't be surprised at spiritual warfare when it seems that the Lord's presence is becoming more known. The more effective you are as a believer, the more you will be under attack. As we'll hear today, Jehoshaphat makes some appointments that will honor the Lord, only to find that Judah is being attacked by vast armies. But, the Lord will assure him, and us, that the battle is His to win. As a Christian becomes strong in their faith, as a church's members proclaim Jesus loudly, they draw more attention to themselves as representatives of the Lord. While that means that many people will hear the truth...the enemy will also draw nearer. Don't be surprised at spiritual warfare when it seems that the Lord's presence is becoming more known. The more effective you are as a believer, the more you will be under attack. As we'll hear today, Jehoshaphat makes some appointments that will honor the Lord, only to find that Judah is being attacked by vast armies. But, the Lord will assure him, and us, that the battle is His to win. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000002206/LFL20141112.mp3545cc1cb977b2.mp3 Wed, 12 Nov 2014 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer When you hear about some particularly horrible crimes, it can be hard to imagine that the perpetrator could ever come back from a life of darkness and evil. We tend to rank sins, especially when some sinful actions radiate outward and harm others. But, even those who seem hopelessly lost can find redemption through the Father. He does it for us all the time. We think we're in a comfortable place in our walks with Him, only to have our own transgressions inevitably come to light. In our study today, we'll see a king who had been seeking the Lord take a step away. The Lord knows it will go badly, but will offer grace when that king once again calls out to Him. When you hear about some particularly horrible crimes, it can be hard to imagine that the perpetrator could ever come back from a life of darkness and evil. We tend to rank sins, especially when some sinful actions radiate outward and harm others. But, even those who seem hopelessly lost can find redemption through the Father. He does it for us all the time. We think we're in a comfortable place in our walks with Him, only to have our own transgressions inevitably come to light. In our study today, we'll see a king who had been seeking the Lord take a step away. The Lord knows it will go badly, but will offer grace when that king once again calls out to Him. When you hear about some particularly horrible crimes, it can be hard to imagine that the perpetrator could ever come back from a life of darkness and evil. We tend to rank sins, especially when some sinful actions radiate outward and harm others. But, even those who seem hopelessly lost can find redemption through the Father. He does it for us all the time. We think we're in a comfortable place in our walks with Him, only to have our own transgressions inevitably come to light. In our study today, we'll see a king who had been seeking the Lord take a step away. The Lord knows it will go badly, but will offer grace when that king once again calls out to Him. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000002207/LFL20141111.mp3545cc238b2eb6.mp3 Tue, 11 Nov 2014 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer If you only want to serve your own needs and ego, then surround yourself with people that will always tell you what you want to hear. If you are seeking the Lord's leading, than you'll listen and obey even when it's the last thing you want to do. Sometimes standing up for the Lord will cost you, especially if you're going against the popular sentiment and speaking out for truth. As we'll see today, one lone prophet dares to speak the truth of the Lord even when he's advised to go along with what the king wants to hear. He knows it will be better for him if he plays along, but he never once hesitates to speak truth. His witness for the Lord is powerful because of it. If you only want to serve your own needs and ego, then surround yourself with people that will always tell you what you want to hear. If you are seeking the Lord's leading, than you'll listen and obey even when it's the last thing you want to do. Sometimes standing up for the Lord will cost you, especially if you're going against the popular sentiment and speaking out for truth. As we'll see today, one lone prophet dares to speak the truth of the Lord even when he's advised to go along with what the king wants to hear. He knows it will be better for him if he plays along, but he never once hesitates to speak truth. His witness for the Lord is powerful because of it. If you only want to serve your own needs and ego, then surround yourself with people that will always tell you what you want to hear. If you are seeking the Lord's leading, than you'll listen and obey even when it's the last thing you want to do. Sometimes standing up for the Lord will cost you, especially if you're going against the popular sentiment and speaking out for truth. As we'll see today, one lone prophet dares to speak the truth of the Lord even when he's advised to go along with what the king wants to hear. He knows it will be better for him if he plays along, but he never once hesitates to speak truth. His witness for the Lord is powerful because of it. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000002208/LFL20141110.mp3545cc28e06f85.mp3 Mon, 10 Nov 2014 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer As believers, we may love those around us...from our family to our neighbors, to the stranger on the street...God calls us to show love to others. Of course, the KINDS of relationships we have with all of those people differ greatly. When you have the truth in common, another believer is closer to you than a non-believing parent. God's warning to us about being unequally yoked is clearly for our protection, not to stifle or bind us. He knows that if we're pursuing a relationship with someone who doesn't know the Lord, than that common ground of Jesus that should be a foundation....becomes a hole we can be trapped in. As believers, we may love those around us...from our family to our neighbors, to the stranger on the street...God calls us to show love to others. Of course, the KINDS of relationships we have with all of those people differ greatly. When you have the truth in common, another believer is closer to you than a non-believing parent. God's warning to us about being unequally yoked is clearly for our protection, not to stifle or bind us. He knows that if we're pursuing a relationship with someone who doesn't know the Lord, than that common ground of Jesus that should be a foundation....becomes a hole we can be trapped in. As believers, we may love those around us...from our family to our neighbors, to the stranger on the street...God calls us to show love to others. Of course, the KINDS of relationships we have with all of those people differ greatly. When you have the truth in common, another believer is closer to you than a non-believing parent. God's warning to us about being unequally yoked is clearly for our protection, not to stifle or bind us. He knows that if we're pursuing a relationship with someone who doesn't know the Lord, than that common ground of Jesus that should be a foundation....becomes a hole we can be trapped in. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000002137/LFL20141107.mp3545379b9c8d6d.mp3 Fri, 07 Nov 2014 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer A little encouragement goes a long way. You know how you feel when you've spent time teaching a kids' class at church, or organizing an outreach...and someone says 'thank you'? Although our efforts for the Lord shouldn't be self-seeking, it means a lot to know that your obedience is producing fruit. We want that encouragement, but we need to give it as well. Make a point to give a brother or sister a pat on the back when you see them using their life to honor the Lord through their work. As we'll hear today, Asa is so moved by the words and prophecy given to him about his labors for the Lord, that he makes even more of an effort to put Him first. A little encouragement goes a long way. You know how you feel when you've spent time teaching a kids' class at church, or organizing an outreach...and someone says 'thank you'? Although our efforts for the Lord shouldn't be self-seeking, it means a lot to know that your obedience is producing fruit. We want that encouragement, but we need to give it as well. Make a point to give a brother or sister a pat on the back when you see them using their life to honor the Lord through their work. As we'll hear today, Asa is so moved by the words and prophecy given to him about his labors for the Lord, that he makes even more of an effort to put Him first. A little encouragement goes a long way. You know how you feel when you've spent time teaching a kids' class at church, or organizing an outreach...and someone says 'thank you'? Although our efforts for the Lord shouldn't be self-seeking, it means a lot to know that your obedience is producing fruit. We want that encouragement, but we need to give it as well. Make a point to give a brother or sister a pat on the back when you see them using their life to honor the Lord through their work. As we'll hear today, Asa is so moved by the words and prophecy given to him about his labors for the Lord, that he makes even more of an effort to put Him first. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000002138/Processing....mp3 Thu, 06 Nov 2014 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer When things are going great, people like to give themselves the credit. When things are going badly, people reach out to God for help. It's the self-centered nature of the flesh, and even as believers we can fall prey to it. If you've ever witnessed to someone who has rejected the truth time and time again, only to be approached by them when something bad has happened...hopefully you responded with grace. It would be easy to fault a person for having no time for God when life was good...but we've all been there. It's that flesh again not wanting to own our faults. The person may even go back to their old life once things are calm...but they might stick with God, too. When things are going great, people like to give themselves the credit. When things are going badly, people reach out to God for help. It's the self-centered nature of the flesh, and even as believers we can fall prey to it. If you've ever witnessed to someone who has rejected the truth time and time again, only to be approached by them when something bad has happened...hopefully you responded with grace. It would be easy to fault a person for having no time for God when life was good...but we've all been there. It's that flesh again not wanting to own our faults. The person may even go back to their old life once things are calm...but they might stick with God, too. When things are going great, people like to give themselves the credit. When things are going badly, people reach out to God for help. It's the self-centered nature of the flesh, and even as believers we can fall prey to it. If you've ever witnessed to someone who has rejected the truth time and time again, only to be approached by them when something bad has happened...hopefully you responded with grace. It would be easy to fault a person for having no time for God when life was good...but we've all been there. It's that flesh again not wanting to own our faults. The person may even go back to their old life once things are calm...but they might stick with God, too. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000002139/Processing....mp3 Wed, 05 Nov 2014 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer If your heart is right with the Lord, then when you experience conviction...hopefully, you repent. If not, you may feel anger over being called out, whether by the Lord or someone else. This is why many unbelievers lash out when their sin is brought to light. Even when lovingly delivered, the messenger may receive accusations of being unloving, or too pious, or self-righteous. As we'll hear today in our study of 2 Chronicles, Asa will be angry at the messenger who brings his sin to light, and instead of repenting, he'll take out his frustration on others. In our own flesh, we make decisions that serve ourselves, even if it harms those around us. If your heart is right with the Lord, then when you experience conviction...hopefully, you repent. If not, you may feel anger over being called out, whether by the Lord or someone else. This is why many unbelievers lash out when their sin is brought to light. Even when lovingly delivered, the messenger may receive accusations of being unloving, or too pious, or self-righteous. As we'll hear today in our study of 2 Chronicles, Asa will be angry at the messenger who brings his sin to light, and instead of repenting, he'll take out his frustration on others. In our own flesh, we make decisions that serve ourselves, even if it harms those around us. If your heart is right with the Lord, then when you experience conviction...hopefully, you repent. If not, you may feel anger over being called out, whether by the Lord or someone else. This is why many unbelievers lash out when their sin is brought to light. Even when lovingly delivered, the messenger may receive accusations of being unloving, or too pious, or self-righteous. As we'll hear today in our study of 2 Chronicles, Asa will be angry at the messenger who brings his sin to light, and instead of repenting, he'll take out his frustration on others. In our own flesh, we make decisions that serve ourselves, even if it harms those around us. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000002141/LFL20141104.mp354537b009f327.mp3 Tue, 04 Nov 2014 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer Imagine you're making a list of things you'd like to accomplish in your life. You'd probably prioritize things according to how important, or how difficult, they might be. Learning how to play the piano wouldn't require as much effort as raising children. When we petition the Lord for His help, we tend to think He views our needs the same way, as if healing a serious illness would be more difficult for Him than relieving our discomfort from the flu. Nothing is too hard for the Lord, and we'll see how that fact plays out today for Judah. As the people are surrounded by enemies and strife, they will take comfort and have faith in the fact that their God is infinitely powerful. Imagine you're making a list of things you'd like to accomplish in your life. You'd probably prioritize things according to how important, or how difficult, they might be. Learning how to play the piano wouldn't require as much effort as raising children. When we petition the Lord for His help, we tend to think He views our needs the same way, as if healing a serious illness would be more difficult for Him than relieving our discomfort from the flu. Nothing is too hard for the Lord, and we'll see how that fact plays out today for Judah. As the people are surrounded by enemies and strife, they will take comfort and have faith in the fact that their God is infinitely powerful. Imagine you're making a list of things you'd like to accomplish in your life. You'd probably prioritize things according to how important, or how difficult, they might be. Learning how to play the piano wouldn't require as much effort as raising children. When we petition the Lord for His help, we tend to think He views our needs the same way, as if healing a serious illness would be more difficult for Him than relieving our discomfort from the flu. Nothing is too hard for the Lord, and we'll see how that fact plays out today for Judah. As the people are surrounded by enemies and strife, they will take comfort and have faith in the fact that their God is infinitely powerful. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000002142/Processing....mp3 Mon, 03 Nov 2014 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer If you grew up in a household with believers for parents, or had a grandparent or influential person in your life whose faith was evident and strong...what a blessing. If you are a believer today and you didn't grow up in a Christian household...the Lord still found you. He makes Himself available to everyone, regardless of where they come from. But, even if you are surrounded by followers of Jesus, you have to make the decision for yourself. No one else can seek God for you. As we'll see today, the Lord makes it very clear that there are only two ways to go...if you seek Him, He will be found by you, but if you forsake Him, He'll forsake you. If you grew up in a household with believers for parents, or had a grandparent or influential person in your life whose faith was evident and strong...what a blessing. If you are a believer today and you didn't grow up in a Christian household...the Lord still found you. He makes Himself available to everyone, regardless of where they come from. But, even if you are surrounded by followers of Jesus, you have to make the decision for yourself. No one else can seek God for you. As we'll see today, the Lord makes it very clear that there are only two ways to go...if you seek Him, He will be found by you, but if you forsake Him, He'll forsake you. If you grew up in a household with believers for parents, or had a grandparent or influential person in your life whose faith was evident and strong...what a blessing. If you are a believer today and you didn't grow up in a Christian household...the Lord still found you. He makes Himself available to everyone, regardless of where they come from. But, even if you are surrounded by followers of Jesus, you have to make the decision for yourself. No one else can seek God for you. As we'll see today, the Lord makes it very clear that there are only two ways to go...if you seek Him, He will be found by you, but if you forsake Him, He'll forsake you. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000002078/LFL20141031.mp3544a3d388b4a2.mp3 Fri, 31 Oct 2014 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer Whenever there is unexpected tragedy, believers and unbelievers alike call out to God. At some point in their lives, many people may have even felt anger towards the Lord about those situations. We know He can do anything...so why is there still loss and pain in the world? The truth is, He created a perfect world, but sin tainted that perfection. In a fallen world, there will always be imperfection and decay. What He offers is a way back to that perfection, through the sacrifice of His Son. As we'll hear today, the Lord has a heart for people, and no matter how far they've fallen away from Him...He wants you to call out to Him, for comfort and salvation. Whenever there is unexpected tragedy, believers and unbelievers alike call out to God. At some point in their lives, many people may have even felt anger towards the Lord about those situations. We know He can do anything...so why is there still loss and pain in the world? The truth is, He created a perfect world, but sin tainted that perfection. In a fallen world, there will always be imperfection and decay. What He offers is a way back to that perfection, through the sacrifice of His Son. As we'll hear today, the Lord has a heart for people, and no matter how far they've fallen away from Him...He wants you to call out to Him, for comfort and salvation. Whenever there is unexpected tragedy, believers and unbelievers alike call out to God. At some point in their lives, many people may have even felt anger towards the Lord about those situations. We know He can do anything...so why is there still loss and pain in the world? The truth is, He created a perfect world, but sin tainted that perfection. In a fallen world, there will always be imperfection and decay. What He offers is a way back to that perfection, through the sacrifice of His Son. As we'll hear today, the Lord has a heart for people, and no matter how far they've fallen away from Him...He wants you to call out to Him, for comfort and salvation. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000002079/Processing....mp3 Thu, 30 Oct 2014 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer Think back to a time when you had a fight with someone and it was left unresolved for a time. The anger bubbled up every time you thought about it, and the residue of bitterness tainted every other area of your life. You were impatient with loved ones because you were on edge, your mind was distracted and your heart was distanced from the Lord. It wasn't the other person that was the problem...it was the enemy working on you. Whenever you leave a little opening, he'll sneak in. With humility and a spirit of forgiveness, seek to heal any unresolved conflicts. It's much more than an argument with one person...it's a battle for your soul. Think back to a time when you had a fight with someone and it was left unresolved for a time. The anger bubbled up every time you thought about it, and the residue of bitterness tainted every other area of your life. You were impatient with loved ones because you were on edge, your mind was distracted and your heart was distanced from the Lord. It wasn't the other person that was the problem...it was the enemy working on you. Whenever you leave a little opening, he'll sneak in. With humility and a spirit of forgiveness, seek to heal any unresolved conflicts. It's much more than an argument with one person...it's a battle for your soul. Think back to a time when you had a fight with someone and it was left unresolved for a time. The anger bubbled up every time you thought about it, and the residue of bitterness tainted every other area of your life. You were impatient with loved ones because you were on edge, your mind was distracted and your heart was distanced from the Lord. It wasn't the other person that was the problem...it was the enemy working on you. Whenever you leave a little opening, he'll sneak in. With humility and a spirit of forgiveness, seek to heal any unresolved conflicts. It's much more than an argument with one person...it's a battle for your soul. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000002080/LFL20141029.mp3544a3de32658f.mp3 Wed, 29 Oct 2014 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no whenever there is unexpected tragedy, believers and unbe christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer It's such a blessing to experience success in life...to have our talents recognized, our efforts rewarded...but, it can also open doors that we shouldn't enter. The minute you start to pat yourself on the back for all that prosperity, you deny the fact that God is the author of everything. As we'll see today, a king will become strong, get comfortable...and abandon the laws of the true King of Kings. At some point in our lives, we have all found ourselves puffed up with pride, feeling like we can take on the world and win every time. But, without God, we lose. Even if things continue down a path of prosperity...in the end, the choice comes down to obedience. It's such a blessing to experience success in life...to have our talents recognized, our efforts rewarded...but, it can also open doors that we shouldn't enter. The minute you start to pat yourself on the back for all that prosperity, you deny the fact that God is the author of everything. As we'll see today, a king will become strong, get comfortable...and abandon the laws of the true King of Kings. At some point in our lives, we have all found ourselves puffed up with pride, feeling like we can take on the world and win every time. But, without God, we lose. Even if things continue down a path of prosperity...in the end, the choice comes down to obedience. It's such a blessing to experience success in life...to have our talents recognized, our efforts rewarded...but, it can also open doors that we shouldn't enter. The minute you start to pat yourself on the back for all that prosperity, you deny the fact that God is the author of everything. As we'll see today, a king will become strong, get comfortable...and abandon the laws of the true King of Kings. At some point in our lives, we have all found ourselves puffed up with pride, feeling like we can take on the world and win every time. But, without God, we lose. Even if things continue down a path of prosperity...in the end, the choice comes down to obedience. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000002081/LFL20141028.mp3544a3e1d910ce.mp3 Tue, 28 Oct 2014 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer Fear can cause us to do things we never thought we would do. When you let your mind wander into 'what if' scenarios, you may go to unnecessary extremes. As Pastor Mark teaches today about a divided kingdom, we'll see a king make blasphemous statements and lead people into idolatry, just because he is afraid he might lose his rule over the people. As a believer, you can imagine a situation where you were uncomfortable, or maybe even fearful, about letting your faith shine. Those situations are exactly the ones where you need to stand for God. If you don't, you may be making a statement through your silence...that God doesn't matter to you. Fear can cause us to do things we never thought we would do. When you let your mind wander into 'what if' scenarios, you may go to unnecessary extremes. As Pastor Mark teaches today about a divided kingdom, we'll see a king make blasphemous statements and lead people into idolatry, just because he is afraid he might lose his rule over the people. As a believer, you can imagine a situation where you were uncomfortable, or maybe even fearful, about letting your faith shine. Those situations are exactly the ones where you need to stand for God. If you don't, you may be making a statement through your silence...that God doesn't matter to you. Fear can cause us to do things we never thought we would do. When you let your mind wander into 'what if' scenarios, you may go to unnecessary extremes. As Pastor Mark teaches today about a divided kingdom, we'll see a king make blasphemous statements and lead people into idolatry, just because he is afraid he might lose his rule over the people. As a believer, you can imagine a situation where you were uncomfortable, or maybe even fearful, about letting your faith shine. Those situations are exactly the ones where you need to stand for God. If you don't, you may be making a statement through your silence...that God doesn't matter to you. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000002082/LFL20141027.mp3544a3e55cb755.mp3 Tue, 28 Oct 2014 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer Believer, when you need guidance, hopefully you go the Lord first. When you seek the counsel of others, be sure to seek out people who are led by the Spirit and grounded in the Word. Then, when you're sure that the counsel is sound, take it...even if it's not what you wanted to hear. Today, we'll see an instance where a leader seeks counsel from two places, one wise and one foolish. Instead of following the advice of the wise, he goes with the group of 'yes men'. He's determined to have his own way regardless of what's right. When we make decisions based on what we can get out of it, others are negatively affected, and ultimately we will be, too. Believer, when you need guidance, hopefully you go the Lord first. When you seek the counsel of others, be sure to seek out people who are led by the Spirit and grounded in the Word. Then, when you're sure that the counsel is sound, take it...even if it's not what you wanted to hear. Today, we'll see an instance where a leader seeks counsel from two places, one wise and one foolish. Instead of following the advice of the wise, he goes with the group of 'yes men'. He's determined to have his own way regardless of what's right. When we make decisions based on what we can get out of it, others are negatively affected, and ultimately we will be, too. Believer, when you need guidance, hopefully you go the Lord first. When you seek the counsel of others, be sure to seek out people who are led by the Spirit and grounded in the Word. Then, when you're sure that the counsel is sound, take it...even if it's not what you wanted to hear. Today, we'll see an instance where a leader seeks counsel from two places, one wise and one foolish. Instead of following the advice of the wise, he goes with the group of 'yes men'. He's determined to have his own way regardless of what's right. When we make decisions based on what we can get out of it, others are negatively affected, and ultimately we will be, too. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000001952/LFL20141024.mp3544147b910440.mp3 Fri, 24 Oct 2014 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer Sitting in church, you may accumulate pages full of notes about the message. You may volunteer for different areas of service, read countless Christian books, spend time every day reading Scripture. Outwardly, you look like a person of faith, people in your church might look at you as a strong Christian person. But, where is your heart? As we'll see today, King Solomon kept the feasts, made sacrifices to the Lord, prayed in front of the people...but his faith was all a show. He looked the part, but his heart was seeking his own desires, not God's. It may be easy to act the part in front of people, but nothing is hidden from the Lord. Sitting in church, you may accumulate pages full of notes about the message. You may volunteer for different areas of service, read countless Christian books, spend time every day reading Scripture. Outwardly, you look like a person of faith, people in your church might look at you as a strong Christian person. But, where is your heart? As we'll see today, King Solomon kept the feasts, made sacrifices to the Lord, prayed in front of the people...but his faith was all a show. He looked the part, but his heart was seeking his own desires, not God's. It may be easy to act the part in front of people, but nothing is hidden from the Lord. Sitting in church, you may accumulate pages full of notes about the message. You may volunteer for different areas of service, read countless Christian books, spend time every day reading Scripture. Outwardly, you look like a person of faith, people in your church might look at you as a strong Christian person. But, where is your heart? As we'll see today, King Solomon kept the feasts, made sacrifices to the Lord, prayed in front of the people...but his faith was all a show. He looked the part, but his heart was seeking his own desires, not God's. It may be easy to act the part in front of people, but nothing is hidden from the Lord. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000001953/Processing....mp3 Thu, 23 Oct 2014 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer If you're a believer, your faith has probably provoked questions from time to time. Were you able to answer? There is no worse feeling than being stuck not knowing how to respond to questions about beliefs that you claim rule your life. If it's because you are ignorant about the Word, then it's all on you. We have been given the greatest tool a Christian could have, and we should know it. If you know what Scripture says, then you can be sure that the Lord will help you to communicate the truth to others. The Word tells us not to lean on our own understanding, and there's a great reason for that. If we trust ourselves, we're not letting the Holy Spirit lead. If you're a believer, your faith has probably provoked questions from time to time. Were you able to answer? There is no worse feeling than being stuck not knowing how to respond to questions about beliefs that you claim rule your life. If it's because you are ignorant about the Word, then it's all on you. We have been given the greatest tool a Christian could have, and we should know it. If you know what Scripture says, then you can be sure that the Lord will help you to communicate the truth to others. The Word tells us not to lean on our own understanding, and there's a great reason for that. If we trust ourselves, we're not letting the Holy Spirit lead. If you're a believer, your faith has probably provoked questions from time to time. Were you able to answer? There is no worse feeling than being stuck not knowing how to respond to questions about beliefs that you claim rule your life. If it's because you are ignorant about the Word, then it's all on you. We have been given the greatest tool a Christian could have, and we should know it. If you know what Scripture says, then you can be sure that the Lord will help you to communicate the truth to others. The Word tells us not to lean on our own understanding, and there's a great reason for that. If we trust ourselves, we're not letting the Holy Spirit lead. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000001954/Processing....mp3 Wed, 22 Oct 2014 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer When you look at the life of King Solomon, it's easy to pass judgment...he had a thousand wives, after all! It's not as if took them all without knowing it was wrong. But, he only started with one. He chose a wife from a people who served other gods...and went downhill from there. If you truly examine your life, you may see compromises that you're making. Seemingly insignificant, you blow them off as nothing, or justify making them because it serves your own wants. Before you know it, there will be a sea of disobedience separating you from Him...it took Solomon until the end of his life to realize that all his accumulation added up to nothing. Don't leave a lifetime of regrets. When you look at the life of King Solomon, it's easy to pass judgment...he had a thousand wives, after all! It's not as if took them all without knowing it was wrong. But, he only started with one. He chose a wife from a people who served other gods...and went downhill from there. If you truly examine your life, you may see compromises that you're making. Seemingly insignificant, you blow them off as nothing, or justify making them because it serves your own wants. Before you know it, there will be a sea of disobedience separating you from Him...it took Solomon until the end of his life to realize that all his accumulation added up to nothing. Don't leave a lifetime of regrets. When you look at the life of King Solomon, it's easy to pass judgment...he had a thousand wives, after all! It's not as if took them all without knowing it was wrong. But, he only started with one. He chose a wife from a people who served other gods...and went downhill from there. If you truly examine your life, you may see compromises that you're making. Seemingly insignificant, you blow them off as nothing, or justify making them because it serves your own wants. Before you know it, there will be a sea of disobedience separating you from Him...it took Solomon until the end of his life to realize that all his accumulation added up to nothing. Don't leave a lifetime of regrets. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000001955/LFL20141021.mp3544149193a772.mp3 Tue, 21 Oct 2014 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer When something is going wrong in your life, your first instinct is probably to try and fix it. If your marriage is troubled, you might think first of counseling, or a couples' retreat. If your finances are weak, you might thing to take on extra work. Our first response to a scary situation should be to go to God. Don't sideline Him when you're struggling...He should be your first place of refuge, your first counselor. If you're willing to let Him lead you, no matter where you end up...He'll be there. Sometimes our idea of fixing things just moves us further away from where He's trying to put us. Humble yourself, seek Him, and He'll hear you and heal you. When something is going wrong in your life, your first instinct is probably to try and fix it. If your marriage is troubled, you might think first of counseling, or a couples' retreat. If your finances are weak, you might thing to take on extra work. Our first response to a scary situation should be to go to God. Don't sideline Him when you're struggling...He should be your first place of refuge, your first counselor. If you're willing to let Him lead you, no matter where you end up...He'll be there. Sometimes our idea of fixing things just moves us further away from where He's trying to put us. Humble yourself, seek Him, and He'll hear you and heal you. When something is going wrong in your life, your first instinct is probably to try and fix it. If your marriage is troubled, you might think first of counseling, or a couples' retreat. If your finances are weak, you might thing to take on extra work. Our first response to a scary situation should be to go to God. Don't sideline Him when you're struggling...He should be your first place of refuge, your first counselor. If you're willing to let Him lead you, no matter where you end up...He'll be there. Sometimes our idea of fixing things just moves us further away from where He's trying to put us. Humble yourself, seek Him, and He'll hear you and heal you. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000001957/LFL20141020.mp3544149db063c1.mp3 Mon, 20 Oct 2014 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer If you perceive sharing the truth of God as aggressively forcing Scripture on people...think again. If you're a believer, you know the ways that the Lord has transformed your life. You may think of your relationship with Him as deeply personal...but that's what touches people. Maybe He saved your marriage, or helped you overcome an addiction...He most definitely saved you from an eternity without Him. Everyone goes through painful times in their lives, and that's when your personal testimony will be especially poignant to someone. That's evangelism, in a quiet, loving way...God can reach anyone using so many pathways to get there. If you perceive sharing the truth of God as aggressively forcing Scripture on people...think again. If you're a believer, you know the ways that the Lord has transformed your life. You may think of your relationship with Him as deeply personal...but that's what touches people. Maybe He saved your marriage, or helped you overcome an addiction...He most definitely saved you from an eternity without Him. Everyone goes through painful times in their lives, and that's when your personal testimony will be especially poignant to someone. That's evangelism, in a quiet, loving way...God can reach anyone using so many pathways to get there. If you perceive sharing the truth of God as aggressively forcing Scripture on people...think again. If you're a believer, you know the ways that the Lord has transformed your life. You may think of your relationship with Him as deeply personal...but that's what touches people. Maybe He saved your marriage, or helped you overcome an addiction...He most definitely saved you from an eternity without Him. Everyone goes through painful times in their lives, and that's when your personal testimony will be especially poignant to someone. That's evangelism, in a quiet, loving way...God can reach anyone using so many pathways to get there. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000001891/Warning: rename(/home/www/www.networkcmo.com/www/_content/userdata/63/0000001891/user_ajax.php on line 1036nLFL20141017.mp3,/home/www/www.networkcmo.com/www/_content/userdata/63/0000001891/user_ajax.php on line 1036\nLFL20141017.mp3543d3b2bc.mp3 Fri, 17 Oct 2014 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no lessons for living, melbourne, pastor mark balmer, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer Whether you’re the leader of a congregation, the leader of a small group, or the leader of your home...the most powerful way to communicate the importance of worshiping God is to set an example. When others hear your prayers to the Lord, see your life lived according to the Word...they can see how to go about it themselves. Artists are inspired by others' work, writers are inspired reading others' books, pastors are inspired hearing others' teaching...and others will be inspired to worship when they see how God works in people. Spreading the truth doesn't have to mean setting up a pulpit on a street corner, but rather proclaiming His name through your life. Whether you’re the leader of a congregation, the leader of a small group, or the leader of your home...the most powerful way to communicate the importance of worshiping God is to set an example. When others hear your prayers to the Lord, see your life lived according to the Word...they can see how to go about it themselves. Artists are inspired by others' work, writers are inspired reading others' books, pastors are inspired hearing others' teaching...and others will be inspired to worship when they see how God works in people. Spreading the truth doesn't have to mean setting up a pulpit on a street corner, but rather proclaiming His name through your life. Whether you’re the leader of a congregation, the leader of a small group, or the leader of your home...the most powerful way to communicate the importance of worshiping God is to set an example. When others hear your prayers to the Lord, see your life lived according to the Word...they can see how to go about it themselves. Artists are inspired by others' work, writers are inspired reading others' books, pastors are inspired hearing others' teaching...and others will be inspired to worship when they see how God works in people. Spreading the truth doesn't have to mean setting up a pulpit on a street corner, but rather proclaiming His name through your life. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000001901/LFL20141016.mp3543d542a23e29.mp3 Thu, 16 Oct 2014 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chape christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer Imagine you're running in a race. If you've ever run before, you know there is a point where extreme fatigue sets in, but when you persevere, you hit your stride. Many things are like that...there are low times, but there is always an underlying joy as you continue towards your goal. It should be like that for us, as we live lives as followers of Christ. Believers still hit low points, but there is always a hope and joy present as we do His work now, and look forward to the ultimate finish later. When you hit those down times, persevere. You can only move past the fatigue and pain by continually moving forward, getting stronger and more resilient every day. Imagine you're running in a race. If you've ever run before, you know there is a point where extreme fatigue sets in, but when you persevere, you hit your stride. Many things are like that...there are low times, but there is always an underlying joy as you continue towards your goal. It should be like that for us, as we live lives as followers of Christ. Believers still hit low points, but there is always a hope and joy present as we do His work now, and look forward to the ultimate finish later. When you hit those down times, persevere. You can only move past the fatigue and pain by continually moving forward, getting stronger and more resilient every day. Imagine you're running in a race. If you've ever run before, you know there is a point where extreme fatigue sets in, but when you persevere, you hit your stride. Many things are like that...there are low times, but there is always an underlying joy as you continue towards your goal. It should be like that for us, as we live lives as followers of Christ. Believers still hit low points, but there is always a hope and joy present as we do His work now, and look forward to the ultimate finish later. When you hit those down times, persevere. You can only move past the fatigue and pain by continually moving forward, getting stronger and more resilient every day. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000001902/LFL20141015.mp3543d54712ca13.mp3 Wed, 15 Oct 2014 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer It can be a trap for many believers, new or old...to sit too long in one place. You get comfortable in your faith, feel like you're giving enough, studying Scripture enough, attending church enough. But, if you're busy focusing on what you're FEELING, you're blocking the spirit from MOVING you. The point of following Jesus isn't to build our own comfortable life, but to let Him conform us to His likeness. Because it's all about HIM, and although being matured and stretched and molded may take us in a direction we may not have planned...we can never fully become the people He wants us to be if we are not fully submitted to His leading. It can be a trap for many believers, new or old...to sit too long in one place. You get comfortable in your faith, feel like you're giving enough, studying Scripture enough, attending church enough. But, if you're busy focusing on what you're FEELING, you're blocking the spirit from MOVING you. The point of following Jesus isn't to build our own comfortable life, but to let Him conform us to His likeness. Because it's all about HIM, and although being matured and stretched and molded may take us in a direction we may not have planned...we can never fully become the people He wants us to be if we are not fully submitted to His leading. It can be a trap for many believers, new or old...to sit too long in one place. You get comfortable in your faith, feel like you're giving enough, studying Scripture enough, attending church enough. But, if you're busy focusing on what you're FEELING, you're blocking the spirit from MOVING you. The point of following Jesus isn't to build our own comfortable life, but to let Him conform us to His likeness. Because it's all about HIM, and although being matured and stretched and molded may take us in a direction we may not have planned...we can never fully become the people He wants us to be if we are not fully submitted to His leading. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000001903/Processing....mp3 Tue, 14 Oct 2014 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer Imagine a person who regularly begins project with a passion...but abandons them when they become difficult. They do this for years, and end up with a houseful of half-finished projects. They never become accomplished at anything, left with only good intentions. If you're treating your spiritual life the same way, be prepared to end up with a bunch of good intentions...and no results. When the Lord leads you to step up...in your home, with your friends, in your workplace...you may be excited at first. But at the first sign of rejection or difficulty, you bail. Seek the Lord for a right heart, which will spur you on to persevere and accomplish His goals. Imagine a person who regularly begins project with a passion...but abandons them when they become difficult. They do this for years, and end up with a houseful of half-finished projects. They never become accomplished at anything, left with only good intentions. If you're treating your spiritual life the same way, be prepared to end up with a bunch of good intentions...and no results. When the Lord leads you to step up...in your home, with your friends, in your workplace...you may be excited at first. But at the first sign of rejection or difficulty, you bail. Seek the Lord for a right heart, which will spur you on to persevere and accomplish His goals. Imagine a person who regularly begins project with a passion...but abandons them when they become difficult. They do this for years, and end up with a houseful of half-finished projects. They never become accomplished at anything, left with only good intentions. If you're treating your spiritual life the same way, be prepared to end up with a bunch of good intentions...and no results. When the Lord leads you to step up...in your home, with your friends, in your workplace...you may be excited at first. But at the first sign of rejection or difficulty, you bail. Seek the Lord for a right heart, which will spur you on to persevere and accomplish His goals. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000001889/LFL20141013.mp3543d2973dfe46.mp3 Mon, 13 Oct 2014 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no calvary chapel, melbourne, pastor mark balmer, lessons for living christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer At some point in your life, you've probably been posed the question: If you had one wish, what would it be? Now, ruling out the “I'd wish for an infinite number of wishes” answer...most people would asked for unlimited wealth. As a believer, knowing what Scripture says about the love of money...hopefully you'd answer differently. As we'll see in our study today, when Solomon was given a choice to ask God for anything...he chose wisdom. He was seeking after God's heart, to rule Israel and his life with the wisdom of the Lord. Being given wealth without God's wisdom would only end in disaster. His way for us is always best. At some point in your life, you've probably been posed the question: If you had one wish, what would it be? Now, ruling out the “I'd wish for an infinite number of wishes” answer...most people would asked for unlimited wealth. As a believer, knowing what Scripture says about the love of money...hopefully you'd answer differently. As we'll see in our study today, when Solomon was given a choice to ask God for anything...he chose wisdom. He was seeking after God's heart, to rule Israel and his life with the wisdom of the Lord. Being given wealth without God's wisdom would only end in disaster. His way for us is always best. At some point in your life, you've probably been posed the question: If you had one wish, what would it be? Now, ruling out the “I'd wish for an infinite number of wishes” answer...most people would asked for unlimited wealth. As a believer, knowing what Scripture says about the love of money...hopefully you'd answer differently. As we'll see in our study today, when Solomon was given a choice to ask God for anything...he chose wisdom. He was seeking after God's heart, to rule Israel and his life with the wisdom of the Lord. Being given wealth without God's wisdom would only end in disaster. His way for us is always best. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000002849/LFL20141010.mp3549c554ecbb05.mp3 Fri, 10 Oct 2014 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer Most people have a tendency to compartmentalize their lives. Family here, work there, church there....that kind of division only creates discord. As believers, we should seek to integrate all of those things under one umbrella...God. The same goes for worship. When we limit ourselves to worshiping only during the music time on Sundays, we're shortchanging Him...and us. Our time with the Lord happens not only when we are focused solely on Him, but also during the moments when we are working, celebrating, or relaxing. As we'll hear in our study, Solomon's worship clearly took time and resources he was willing to give because of his devotion to God. Most people have a tendency to compartmentalize their lives. Family here, work there, church there....that kind of division only creates discord. As believers, we should seek to integrate all of those things under one umbrella...God. The same goes for worship. When we limit ourselves to worshiping only during the music time on Sundays, we're shortchanging Him...and us. Our time with the Lord happens not only when we are focused solely on Him, but also during the moments when we are working, celebrating, or relaxing. As we'll hear in our study, Solomon's worship clearly took time and resources he was willing to give because of his devotion to God. Most people have a tendency to compartmentalize their lives. Family here, work there, church there....that kind of division only creates discord. As believers, we should seek to integrate all of those things under one umbrella...God. The same goes for worship. When we limit ourselves to worshiping only during the music time on Sundays, we're shortchanging Him...and us. Our time with the Lord happens not only when we are focused solely on Him, but also during the moments when we are working, celebrating, or relaxing. As we'll hear in our study, Solomon's worship clearly took time and resources he was willing to give because of his devotion to God. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000002850/LFL20141009.mp3549c55977b3ec.mp3 Thu, 09 Oct 2014 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer King David led by example when it came to offerings and giving with a willing heart. His son, his people....they all saw David's heart for the Lord through his giving spirit. When others see us giving of our time, our talents, our resources...there's an opportunity for them to see the heart of God, because it's not in our flesh to be giving. If you are a professing believer, then you must illuminate truth in all areas of your life. As Pastor Mark takes us through 1 Chronicles to the end of David's life, we'll see David praising the Lord, not for His wealth or victories, but for the hope that God brings in His strength and majesty. King David led by example when it came to offerings and giving with a willing heart. His son, his people....they all saw David's heart for the Lord through his giving spirit. When others see us giving of our time, our talents, our resources...there's an opportunity for them to see the heart of God, because it's not in our flesh to be giving. If you are a professing believer, then you must illuminate truth in all areas of your life. As Pastor Mark takes us through 1 Chronicles to the end of David's life, we'll see David praising the Lord, not for His wealth or victories, but for the hope that God brings in His strength and majesty. King David led by example when it came to offerings and giving with a willing heart. His son, his people....they all saw David's heart for the Lord through his giving spirit. When others see us giving of our time, our talents, our resources...there's an opportunity for them to see the heart of God, because it's not in our flesh to be giving. If you are a professing believer, then you must illuminate truth in all areas of your life. As Pastor Mark takes us through 1 Chronicles to the end of David's life, we'll see David praising the Lord, not for His wealth or victories, but for the hope that God brings in His strength and majesty. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000002852/LFL20141008.mp3549c560ddd6c8.mp3 Wed, 08 Oct 2014 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer As a believer, you know God's heart when it comes to giving. We've heard teaching about tithing and offerings...so why is it still difficult for some of us? The answer is simple: our flesh is selfish. If we follow our natures, we want to do everything that pleases us, that increases our comfort...that serves our flesh. When we love the Lord, our intention is to honor Him...but we can't stop there. Our intentions are only good if we follow through on them, going forward as a living sacrifice to God. In today's message, Pastor Mark will encourage us to offer ourselves to the Lord, just as we'll see that David does in our study from 1 Chronicles. As a believer, you know God's heart when it comes to giving. We've heard teaching about tithing and offerings...so why is it still difficult for some of us? The answer is simple: our flesh is selfish. If we follow our natures, we want to do everything that pleases us, that increases our comfort...that serves our flesh. When we love the Lord, our intention is to honor Him...but we can't stop there. Our intentions are only good if we follow through on them, going forward as a living sacrifice to God. In today's message, Pastor Mark will encourage us to offer ourselves to the Lord, just as we'll see that David does in our study from 1 Chronicles. As a believer, you know God's heart when it comes to giving. We've heard teaching about tithing and offerings...so why is it still difficult for some of us? The answer is simple: our flesh is selfish. If we follow our natures, we want to do everything that pleases us, that increases our comfort...that serves our flesh. When we love the Lord, our intention is to honor Him...but we can't stop there. Our intentions are only good if we follow through on them, going forward as a living sacrifice to God. In today's message, Pastor Mark will encourage us to offer ourselves to the Lord, just as we'll see that David does in our study from 1 Chronicles. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000002853/LFL20141007.mp3549c56665436a.mp3 Tue, 07 Oct 2014 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer Imagine that you, along with everyone else in the world, were stripped of all your possessions, job, home...everything. Would people be able to describe you apart from those things? This is how it will be when we stand before the Lord. Our giving, our serving, our character...only those things that have no monetary value or visible worth are going to matter. If you're wrapped up in money or things, nothing will remain. As a believer, we should be motivated to serve God and give in order to further His will. Examine your motives. Consider where your heart is today, as we're challenged by the example set by David in 1 Chronicles. Imagine that you, along with everyone else in the world, were stripped of all your possessions, job, home...everything. Would people be able to describe you apart from those things? This is how it will be when we stand before the Lord. Our giving, our serving, our character...only those things that have no monetary value or visible worth are going to matter. If you're wrapped up in money or things, nothing will remain. As a believer, we should be motivated to serve God and give in order to further His will. Examine your motives. Consider where your heart is today, as we're challenged by the example set by David in 1 Chronicles. Imagine that you, along with everyone else in the world, were stripped of all your possessions, job, home...everything. Would people be able to describe you apart from those things? This is how it will be when we stand before the Lord. Our giving, our serving, our character...only those things that have no monetary value or visible worth are going to matter. If you're wrapped up in money or things, nothing will remain. As a believer, we should be motivated to serve God and give in order to further His will. Examine your motives. Consider where your heart is today, as we're challenged by the example set by David in 1 Chronicles. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000002854/LFL20141006.mp3549c56adc0d2e.mp3 Mon, 06 Oct 2014 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer Believer, if you're seeking to do the will of the Lord, then you've probably experienced many failures along with successes. In those times, the enemy might try to convince you that God's done with you, you've failed for the last time. But, that's a lie. We see in Scripture, God gives second chances, and third, and fourth... He's willing, so it's really up to us. Continue to seek Him with your whole heart, and He'll work with you in your obedience. Take each leading as it comes, one step at a time, and you'll grow past all those setbacks. He can take all your talents and use them in such a way that your weaknesses will take a back seat. Believer, if you're seeking to do the will of the Lord, then you've probably experienced many failures along with successes. In those times, the enemy might try to convince you that God's done with you, you've failed for the last time. But, that's a lie. We see in Scripture, God gives second chances, and third, and fourth... He's willing, so it's really up to us. Continue to seek Him with your whole heart, and He'll work with you in your obedience. Take each leading as it comes, one step at a time, and you'll grow past all those setbacks. He can take all your talents and use them in such a way that your weaknesses will take a back seat. Believer, if you're seeking to do the will of the Lord, then you've probably experienced many failures along with successes. In those times, the enemy might try to convince you that God's done with you, you've failed for the last time. But, that's a lie. We see in Scripture, God gives second chances, and third, and fourth... He's willing, so it's really up to us. Continue to seek Him with your whole heart, and He'll work with you in your obedience. Take each leading as it comes, one step at a time, and you'll grow past all those setbacks. He can take all your talents and use them in such a way that your weaknesses will take a back seat. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000002844/LFL20141003.mp3549c5293d2e1b.mp3 Fri, 03 Oct 2014 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer Imagine you went with your family to Disneyworld, and when you got there, there were no people operating the rides, or monitoring the lines. When you went to eat, all the customers had to go behind the counter to find their food. It would be total chaos. A place like that needs to be staffed and orderly so that it can run smoothly, and so does the church. From administration to opening doors, there is no shortage of tasks to be done. The Lord will lead you to what you can to further His plan. As we'll see today, if everyone does their job with excellency, then worship and teaching can take place...without interruption or interference. Imagine you went with your family to Disneyworld, and when you got there, there were no people operating the rides, or monitoring the lines. When you went to eat, all the customers had to go behind the counter to find their food. It would be total chaos. A place like that needs to be staffed and orderly so that it can run smoothly, and so does the church. From administration to opening doors, there is no shortage of tasks to be done. The Lord will lead you to what you can to further His plan. As we'll see today, if everyone does their job with excellency, then worship and teaching can take place...without interruption or interference. Imagine you went with your family to Disneyworld, and when you got there, there were no people operating the rides, or monitoring the lines. When you went to eat, all the customers had to go behind the counter to find their food. It would be total chaos. A place like that needs to be staffed and orderly so that it can run smoothly, and so does the church. From administration to opening doors, there is no shortage of tasks to be done. The Lord will lead you to what you can to further His plan. As we'll see today, if everyone does their job with excellency, then worship and teaching can take place...without interruption or interference. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000002846/LFL20141001.mp3549c5405e4ebd.mp3 Wed, 01 Oct 2014 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer As a parent, you provide your children with a nice home, attend to their schooling, make sure they spend time wisely, keep them away from danger...but what are you doing for their heart? A godly example in the home is a powerful witness to a child's heart. Children look to their parents first to see how to live, and when they see you on your knees in prayer, or standing up for what's right...they'll remember. Forget about all the things you can buy for your kids, or activities you can sign them up for. All of those things are only temporary. When it comes time for them to leave your nest, it's what's in their heart that matters. As a parent, you provide your children with a nice home, attend to their schooling, make sure they spend time wisely, keep them away from danger...but what are you doing for their heart? A godly example in the home is a powerful witness to a child's heart. Children look to their parents first to see how to live, and when they see you on your knees in prayer, or standing up for what's right...they'll remember. Forget about all the things you can buy for your kids, or activities you can sign them up for. All of those things are only temporary. When it comes time for them to leave your nest, it's what's in their heart that matters. As a parent, you provide your children with a nice home, attend to their schooling, make sure they spend time wisely, keep them away from danger...but what are you doing for their heart? A godly example in the home is a powerful witness to a child's heart. Children look to their parents first to see how to live, and when they see you on your knees in prayer, or standing up for what's right...they'll remember. Forget about all the things you can buy for your kids, or activities you can sign them up for. All of those things are only temporary. When it comes time for them to leave your nest, it's what's in their heart that matters. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000002847/LFL20140930.mp3549c54878296a.mp3 Tue, 30 Sep 2014 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer If you are a believer, it goes without saying that your heart is for the Lord. But, is it for the Lord when you are being refused that raise by your boss, or dealing with a tantrum-ing toddler, or being cut off by a reckless driver on your way to the store? When things happen in an instant, the true state of your heart becomes clear. As we'll hear today, David tells Israel to “...set your heart and your soul to seek the Lord your God.” As a man who had fallen to temptation repeatedly, David knew the importance of staying close to the Lord. As you draw nearer to Him, you reflect His grace in the most trying times. If you are a believer, it goes without saying that your heart is for the Lord. But, is it for the Lord when you are being refused that raise by your boss, or dealing with a tantrum-ing toddler, or being cut off by a reckless driver on your way to the store? When things happen in an instant, the true state of your heart becomes clear. As we'll hear today, David tells Israel to “...set your heart and your soul to seek the Lord your God.” As a man who had fallen to temptation repeatedly, David knew the importance of staying close to the Lord. As you draw nearer to Him, you reflect His grace in the most trying times. If you are a believer, it goes without saying that your heart is for the Lord. But, is it for the Lord when you are being refused that raise by your boss, or dealing with a tantrum-ing toddler, or being cut off by a reckless driver on your way to the store? When things happen in an instant, the true state of your heart becomes clear. As we'll hear today, David tells Israel to “...set your heart and your soul to seek the Lord your God.” As a man who had fallen to temptation repeatedly, David knew the importance of staying close to the Lord. As you draw nearer to Him, you reflect His grace in the most trying times. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000002848/LFL20140929.mp3549c54d10dc52.mp3 Mon, 29 Sep 2014 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer Many temptations may begin with the flesh, but as soon as we are aware of it, the battle shifts to our minds. This is where we start to mull over possibilities, usually ones that will allow us to move closer to what it is that we want. In order to move forward with our own desires and past God, we have to think pretty highly of ourselves, which is why there is such an emphasis on humility for followers of Jesus. If you recognize that God's authority is supreme, and He is wiser than we'll ever be...than you'll know that the only good outcome is in following in the will of the Lord. Many temptations may begin with the flesh, but as soon as we are aware of it, the battle shifts to our minds. This is where we start to mull over possibilities, usually ones that will allow us to move closer to what it is that we want. In order to move forward with our own desires and past God, we have to think pretty highly of ourselves, which is why there is such an emphasis on humility for followers of Jesus. If you recognize that God's authority is supreme, and He is wiser than we'll ever be...than you'll know that the only good outcome is in following in the will of the Lord. Many temptations may begin with the flesh, but as soon as we are aware of it, the battle shifts to our minds. This is where we start to mull over possibilities, usually ones that will allow us to move closer to what it is that we want. In order to move forward with our own desires and past God, we have to think pretty highly of ourselves, which is why there is such an emphasis on humility for followers of Jesus. If you recognize that God's authority is supreme, and He is wiser than we'll ever be...than you'll know that the only good outcome is in following in the will of the Lord. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000002827/LFL20140926.mp3549b133c95e18.mp3 Fri, 26 Sep 2014 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer If things are going well for you, watch out. When we're coasting along in our lives, resting in our successes and accomplishments...we can get lax about our spiritual health. As we'll hear today, David's victories see him kicking back and resting in his own strength. This is the time when he will fall to temptation, because he is in that ME zone. When you're feeling strong, remember to be more alert...areas of temptation that we think are far off can become a struggle in a moment. There is no area of sin that we can't fall prey to. The enemy is well-versed in our weaknesses, so have God at your back. If things are going well for you, watch out. When we're coasting along in our lives, resting in our successes and accomplishments...we can get lax about our spiritual health. As we'll hear today, David's victories see him kicking back and resting in his own strength. This is the time when he will fall to temptation, because he is in that ME zone. When you're feeling strong, remember to be more alert...areas of temptation that we think are far off can become a struggle in a moment. There is no area of sin that we can't fall prey to. The enemy is well-versed in our weaknesses, so have God at your back. If things are going well for you, watch out. When we're coasting along in our lives, resting in our successes and accomplishments...we can get lax about our spiritual health. As we'll hear today, David's victories see him kicking back and resting in his own strength. This is the time when he will fall to temptation, because he is in that ME zone. When you're feeling strong, remember to be more alert...areas of temptation that we think are far off can become a struggle in a moment. There is no area of sin that we can't fall prey to. The enemy is well-versed in our weaknesses, so have God at your back. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000002828/LFL20140925.mp3549b1384a51a7.mp3 Thu, 25 Sep 2014 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer When you imagine a person who is greedy, it's probably an extreme version of it...where a person is grabbing handfuls of money and hoarding it for themselves. But, greediness can be much subtler. If you are holding onto anything of this world when you could be giving...you may struggle with greed. Nothing in this temporary world is guaranteed, and if you are wrapped up in material things, you may be crushed when it comes falling down around you. Keep your eyes on things eternal, and look for opportunities to give and share with others. Don't dwell on changes in the economy, but in changes of the heart. When you imagine a person who is greedy, it's probably an extreme version of it...where a person is grabbing handfuls of money and hoarding it for themselves. But, greediness can be much subtler. If you are holding onto anything of this world when you could be giving...you may struggle with greed. Nothing in this temporary world is guaranteed, and if you are wrapped up in material things, you may be crushed when it comes falling down around you. Keep your eyes on things eternal, and look for opportunities to give and share with others. Don't dwell on changes in the economy, but in changes of the heart. When you imagine a person who is greedy, it's probably an extreme version of it...where a person is grabbing handfuls of money and hoarding it for themselves. But, greediness can be much subtler. If you are holding onto anything of this world when you could be giving...you may struggle with greed. Nothing in this temporary world is guaranteed, and if you are wrapped up in material things, you may be crushed when it comes falling down around you. Keep your eyes on things eternal, and look for opportunities to give and share with others. Don't dwell on changes in the economy, but in changes of the heart. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000002829/LFL20140924.mp3549b13be91313.mp3 Wed, 24 Sep 2014 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer Imagine you could only communicate with your loved ones via post-it notes, never seeing them. Would it hinder your relationships? When we hear David's exhortation in Psalm 105 to seek God's face...he's speaking about a close relationship with the Lord. So often, we seek the Lord when we want something, jotting off brief notes to God and sending them up with a 'please'. When you communicate face-to-face, you achieve a level of intimacy that surpasses those impersonal scribbles. When you're eager to know someone, you don't only ask and take, you offer and you give. Imagine you could only communicate with your loved ones via post-it notes, never seeing them. Would it hinder your relationships? When we hear David's exhortation in Psalm 105 to seek God's face...he's speaking about a close relationship with the Lord. So often, we seek the Lord when we want something, jotting off brief notes to God and sending them up with a 'please'. When you communicate face-to-face, you achieve a level of intimacy that surpasses those impersonal scribbles. When you're eager to know someone, you don't only ask and take, you offer and you give. Imagine you could only communicate with your loved ones via post-it notes, never seeing them. Would it hinder your relationships? When we hear David's exhortation in Psalm 105 to seek God's face...he's speaking about a close relationship with the Lord. So often, we seek the Lord when we want something, jotting off brief notes to God and sending them up with a 'please'. When you communicate face-to-face, you achieve a level of intimacy that surpasses those impersonal scribbles. When you're eager to know someone, you don't only ask and take, you offer and you give. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000002830/LFL20140923.mp3549b145286f6a.mp3 Tue, 23 Sep 2014 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer If you've attended a number of churches during your lifetime, you've probably seen a number of different styles of worship. Some fellowships encourage demonstrative worship...others don't. But, our worship to the Lord shouldn't be dictated by others...it has to come from our heart. The purpose is not to please people, or to fit in with a group...it's to give glory to the Father. That also means that we shouldn't be a distraction to others, because the focus should be on God. No matter what your outward expression, God can see your heart. Let your worship be for Him alone. If you've attended a number of churches during your lifetime, you've probably seen a number of different styles of worship. Some fellowships encourage demonstrative worship...others don't. But, our worship to the Lord shouldn't be dictated by others...it has to come from our heart. The purpose is not to please people, or to fit in with a group...it's to give glory to the Father. That also means that we shouldn't be a distraction to others, because the focus should be on God. No matter what your outward expression, God can see your heart. Let your worship be for Him alone. If you've attended a number of churches during your lifetime, you've probably seen a number of different styles of worship. Some fellowships encourage demonstrative worship...others don't. But, our worship to the Lord shouldn't be dictated by others...it has to come from our heart. The purpose is not to please people, or to fit in with a group...it's to give glory to the Father. That also means that we shouldn't be a distraction to others, because the focus should be on God. No matter what your outward expression, God can see your heart. Let your worship be for Him alone. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000002831/LFL20140922.mp3549b14913c07f.mp3 Mon, 22 Sep 2014 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer The first step in figuring out if you are in God's will is to examine your actions. We tend to hold ourselves up against people we consider to be holy or respectable..but no man is righteous apart from God. The only way to truly know if you are operating in obedience to God's plan is to measure your life against the Word. As we'll see today, King David recognizes that he was making decisions that ran counter to God's instructions. Sometimes our own failings may come as a surprise...but, God gives second chances. We can begin again...with Him at the helm. The first step in figuring out if you are in God's will is to examine your actions. We tend to hold ourselves up against people we consider to be holy or respectable..but no man is righteous apart from God. The only way to truly know if you are operating in obedience to God's plan is to measure your life against the Word. As we'll see today, King David recognizes that he was making decisions that ran counter to God's instructions. Sometimes our own failings may come as a surprise...but, God gives second chances. We can begin again...with Him at the helm. The first step in figuring out if you are in God's will is to examine your actions. We tend to hold ourselves up against people we consider to be holy or respectable..but no man is righteous apart from God. The only way to truly know if you are operating in obedience to God's plan is to measure your life against the Word. As we'll see today, King David recognizes that he was making decisions that ran counter to God's instructions. Sometimes our own failings may come as a surprise...but, God gives second chances. We can begin again...with Him at the helm. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000002822/LFL20140919.mp3549b111e1d3af.mp3 Fri, 19 Sep 2014 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer When you've been enjoying God's blessings for a long time, you become comfortable in that peace. The Lord desires that peace and security for us, but we also have to be vigilant. It's easy to slip back into old habits when we think we've already conquered them, but the enemy is always waiting. The Word is a guard for our hearts, deflecting the attacks that come day after day. As we'll hear today, just when David thinks the battle is over, the enemy comes back for a second attack. If you turn away from the Word after you've overcome something, you'll be open to destruction. When you've been enjoying God's blessings for a long time, you become comfortable in that peace. The Lord desires that peace and security for us, but we also have to be vigilant. It's easy to slip back into old habits when we think we've already conquered them, but the enemy is always waiting. The Word is a guard for our hearts, deflecting the attacks that come day after day. As we'll hear today, just when David thinks the battle is over, the enemy comes back for a second attack. If you turn away from the Word after you've overcome something, you'll be open to destruction. When you've been enjoying God's blessings for a long time, you become comfortable in that peace. The Lord desires that peace and security for us, but we also have to be vigilant. It's easy to slip back into old habits when we think we've already conquered them, but the enemy is always waiting. The Word is a guard for our hearts, deflecting the attacks that come day after day. As we'll hear today, just when David thinks the battle is over, the enemy comes back for a second attack. If you turn away from the Word after you've overcome something, you'll be open to destruction. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000002823/LFL20140918.mp3549b115aafaee.mp3 Thu, 18 Sep 2014 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer Some decisions seem so small, that we just gloss over them in pursuit of our final goal, in whatever way it takes to get there. But, if God has instructed us to accomplish His will in a specific way, that's how it should be done, even if we don't understand why. In our message from 1 Chronicles today, David wants to get the ark back to Jerusalem. He's focused on that goal, and unconcerned about the methods he'll use to get there. But God cares, and has given specific instructions. When we overstep His guidelines, we can create chaos where there should be peace. Some decisions seem so small, that we just gloss over them in pursuit of our final goal, in whatever way it takes to get there. But, if God has instructed us to accomplish His will in a specific way, that's how it should be done, even if we don't understand why. In our message from 1 Chronicles today, David wants to get the ark back to Jerusalem. He's focused on that goal, and unconcerned about the methods he'll use to get there. But God cares, and has given specific instructions. When we overstep His guidelines, we can create chaos where there should be peace. Some decisions seem so small, that we just gloss over them in pursuit of our final goal, in whatever way it takes to get there. But, if God has instructed us to accomplish His will in a specific way, that's how it should be done, even if we don't understand why. In our message from 1 Chronicles today, David wants to get the ark back to Jerusalem. He's focused on that goal, and unconcerned about the methods he'll use to get there. But God cares, and has given specific instructions. When we overstep His guidelines, we can create chaos where there should be peace. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000002824/LFL20140917.mp3549b11b682216.mp3 Wed, 17 Sep 2014 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer christian, imagine you know someone who is struggling financially. You want to help, so you pack up a box of food and deliver it to their doorstep. The next time you pass by their house, you see that the box is still full, untouched. As it turns out, the person has a wealth of food allergies. Your heart was in the right place, but it would have been better to just ask the person what they needed. As we'll hear today, when we receive a leading from the Lord, it's vital that we seek Him about how to carry out His plans. When we take matters into our own hands, good intentions can have disastrous consequences. christian, imagine you know someone who is struggling financially. You want to help, so you pack up a box of food and deliver it to their doorstep. The next time you pass by their house, you see that the box is still full, untouched. As it turns out, the person has a wealth of food allergies. Your heart was in the right place, but it would have been better to just ask the person what they needed. As we'll hear today, when we receive a leading from the Lord, it's vital that we seek Him about how to carry out His plans. When we take matters into our own hands, good intentions can have disastrous consequences. christian, imagine you know someone who is struggling financially. You want to help, so you pack up a box of food and deliver it to their doorstep. The next time you pass by their house, you see that the box is still full, untouched. As it turns out, the person has a wealth of food allergies. Your heart was in the right place, but it would have been better to just ask the person what they needed. As we'll hear today, when we receive a leading from the Lord, it's vital that we seek Him about how to carry out His plans. When we take matters into our own hands, good intentions can have disastrous consequences. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000002825/LFL20140916.mp3549b11fe2b584.mp3 Tue, 16 Sep 2014 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer It's the weekend, and you've planned a wonderful party...from the food to the décor, you've made sure every last detail has been attended to. Everything is perfect, so you sit back and wait for the guests to arrive. You wait, and wait....and wait, but as the hours pass, you realize you never invited anyone. The same holds true for our churches. When you look around at a fellowship, most of the people sitting there first came because someone invited them. When you have fellowship with other believers, you can learn, grow, and disciple others. If you never tell anyone about the party, how can they come? From salvation to discipleship...it's a place to grow. It's the weekend, and you've planned a wonderful party...from the food to the décor, you've made sure every last detail has been attended to. Everything is perfect, so you sit back and wait for the guests to arrive. You wait, and wait....and wait, but as the hours pass, you realize you never invited anyone. The same holds true for our churches. When you look around at a fellowship, most of the people sitting there first came because someone invited them. When you have fellowship with other believers, you can learn, grow, and disciple others. If you never tell anyone about the party, how can they come? From salvation to discipleship...it's a place to grow. It's the weekend, and you've planned a wonderful party...from the food to the décor, you've made sure every last detail has been attended to. Everything is perfect, so you sit back and wait for the guests to arrive. You wait, and wait....and wait, but as the hours pass, you realize you never invited anyone. The same holds true for our churches. When you look around at a fellowship, most of the people sitting there first came because someone invited them. When you have fellowship with other believers, you can learn, grow, and disciple others. If you never tell anyone about the party, how can they come? From salvation to discipleship...it's a place to grow. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000002826/LFL20140915.mp3549b123b86d71.mp3 Mon, 15 Sep 2014 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer Imagine an oven full of baking cookies. The aroma is overwhelming, filling the room until the cookies are all you can think about. You're so anxious to have them, you pull out the tray and shove a cookie into your mouth. But, instead of a delicious treat, your mouth burns with searing hot dough. When we ignore God's leading to wait on Him, we push past His perfect will and step into a mess of our own making. We bite into an opportunity too early, missing out on the good stuff to come. As we'll see today, David has a long time to wait from the time he's appointed to the time he becomes King of Israel...time that he'll use to become a man of God. Imagine an oven full of baking cookies. The aroma is overwhelming, filling the room until the cookies are all you can think about. You're so anxious to have them, you pull out the tray and shove a cookie into your mouth. But, instead of a delicious treat, your mouth burns with searing hot dough. When we ignore God's leading to wait on Him, we push past His perfect will and step into a mess of our own making. We bite into an opportunity too early, missing out on the good stuff to come. As we'll see today, David has a long time to wait from the time he's appointed to the time he becomes King of Israel...time that he'll use to become a man of God. Imagine an oven full of baking cookies. The aroma is overwhelming, filling the room until the cookies are all you can think about. You're so anxious to have them, you pull out the tray and shove a cookie into your mouth. But, instead of a delicious treat, your mouth burns with searing hot dough. When we ignore God's leading to wait on Him, we push past His perfect will and step into a mess of our own making. We bite into an opportunity too early, missing out on the good stuff to come. As we'll see today, David has a long time to wait from the time he's appointed to the time he becomes King of Israel...time that he'll use to become a man of God. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000002817/LFL20140912.mp3549b0f84425cd.mp3 Fri, 12 Sep 2014 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer When you hear an unbeliever wonder about why God would allow bad things to happen in the world...do you have an answer for them? Wars, sickness, hatred, death...none of it was ever God's plan. Man's disobedience set us on a path of self-destruction that we can never get away from...except for God's grace. Scripture provides countless examples of people turning from the Lord, even in the midst of great blessing. As Pastor Mark will show us today, God gave Saul many chances to repent and return to Him, but Saul gave in to his flesh. Our flesh will always fail us, but we can be made eternally perfect through God. When you hear an unbeliever wonder about why God would allow bad things to happen in the world...do you have an answer for them? Wars, sickness, hatred, death...none of it was ever God's plan. Man's disobedience set us on a path of self-destruction that we can never get away from...except for God's grace. Scripture provides countless examples of people turning from the Lord, even in the midst of great blessing. As Pastor Mark will show us today, God gave Saul many chances to repent and return to Him, but Saul gave in to his flesh. Our flesh will always fail us, but we can be made eternally perfect through God. When you hear an unbeliever wonder about why God would allow bad things to happen in the world...do you have an answer for them? Wars, sickness, hatred, death...none of it was ever God's plan. Man's disobedience set us on a path of self-destruction that we can never get away from...except for God's grace. Scripture provides countless examples of people turning from the Lord, even in the midst of great blessing. As Pastor Mark will show us today, God gave Saul many chances to repent and return to Him, but Saul gave in to his flesh. Our flesh will always fail us, but we can be made eternally perfect through God. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000002818/LFL20140911.mp3549b0fef678db.mp3 Thu, 11 Sep 2014 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer Our feelings, our thoughts, our desires, our goals...in a culture that prizes individuality, we're conditioned to think about ourselves first. You may begin with the best of intentions, with a leading from the Lord...but the moment things get uncomfortable or scary...you revert back to what YOU want. Think back to a toy you had that was your favorite thing in the world. When you had it, you thought nothing could ever make you as happy. Do you still feel the same way about it? Our flesh is fickle, our feelings change. But one thing doesn't change: The Word of God. We can hold onto the Word with confidence...the Lord is steadfast when we are not. Our feelings, our thoughts, our desires, our goals...in a culture that prizes individuality, we're conditioned to think about ourselves first. You may begin with the best of intentions, with a leading from the Lord...but the moment things get uncomfortable or scary...you revert back to what YOU want. Think back to a toy you had that was your favorite thing in the world. When you had it, you thought nothing could ever make you as happy. Do you still feel the same way about it? Our flesh is fickle, our feelings change. But one thing doesn't change: The Word of God. We can hold onto the Word with confidence...the Lord is steadfast when we are not. Our feelings, our thoughts, our desires, our goals...in a culture that prizes individuality, we're conditioned to think about ourselves first. You may begin with the best of intentions, with a leading from the Lord...but the moment things get uncomfortable or scary...you revert back to what YOU want. Think back to a toy you had that was your favorite thing in the world. When you had it, you thought nothing could ever make you as happy. Do you still feel the same way about it? Our flesh is fickle, our feelings change. But one thing doesn't change: The Word of God. We can hold onto the Word with confidence...the Lord is steadfast when we are not. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000002819/LFL20140910.mp3549b102bca5c4.mp3 Wed, 10 Sep 2014 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer When you're quietly seeking revelation from God, seeking wisdom from the Word, or praying earnestly to Him...how often do you begin to daydream, or begin making lists for the day? It could be an attack from the enemy, waging spiritual warfare...seeking to stop you from moving forward in your walk with God. If you've ever been following God's leading and have felt attacked from every side...that's the enemy trying to knock you off the path of obedience. As we'll discover from the prayer of Jabez, you can pray a powerful prayer for the Lord to be at your side, at your back, and leading you through every hour of every day...so you can win the war. When you're quietly seeking revelation from God, seeking wisdom from the Word, or praying earnestly to Him...how often do you begin to daydream, or begin making lists for the day? It could be an attack from the enemy, waging spiritual warfare...seeking to stop you from moving forward in your walk with God. If you've ever been following God's leading and have felt attacked from every side...that's the enemy trying to knock you off the path of obedience. As we'll discover from the prayer of Jabez, you can pray a powerful prayer for the Lord to be at your side, at your back, and leading you through every hour of every day...so you can win the war. When you're quietly seeking revelation from God, seeking wisdom from the Word, or praying earnestly to Him...how often do you begin to daydream, or begin making lists for the day? It could be an attack from the enemy, waging spiritual warfare...seeking to stop you from moving forward in your walk with God. If you've ever been following God's leading and have felt attacked from every side...that's the enemy trying to knock you off the path of obedience. As we'll discover from the prayer of Jabez, you can pray a powerful prayer for the Lord to be at your side, at your back, and leading you through every hour of every day...so you can win the war. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000002820/LFL20140909.mp3549b106809474.mp3 Tue, 09 Sep 2014 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer Many wars have been fought by nations trying to expand their borders, seeking to influence the people of other lands and bring them under their control. God want us to do that, too...only not in the form of wars or power-seeking ventures. His desire is for us to broaden our reach to the world around us, testifying to the saving power of Jesus. As we'll hear today, a good place to start with that witness is in prayer, seeking the Lord that He'll open the doors for you. Once that divine appointment is made, be obedient to it...witnessing to your neighbors, colleagues, classmates, family...whoever it is that God has pressed on your heart. Many wars have been fought by nations trying to expand their borders, seeking to influence the people of other lands and bring them under their control. God want us to do that, too...only not in the form of wars or power-seeking ventures. His desire is for us to broaden our reach to the world around us, testifying to the saving power of Jesus. As we'll hear today, a good place to start with that witness is in prayer, seeking the Lord that He'll open the doors for you. Once that divine appointment is made, be obedient to it...witnessing to your neighbors, colleagues, classmates, family...whoever it is that God has pressed on your heart. Many wars have been fought by nations trying to expand their borders, seeking to influence the people of other lands and bring them under their control. God want us to do that, too...only not in the form of wars or power-seeking ventures. His desire is for us to broaden our reach to the world around us, testifying to the saving power of Jesus. As we'll hear today, a good place to start with that witness is in prayer, seeking the Lord that He'll open the doors for you. Once that divine appointment is made, be obedient to it...witnessing to your neighbors, colleagues, classmates, family...whoever it is that God has pressed on your heart. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000002821/LFL20140908.mp3549b10a78d9ee.mp3 Mon, 08 Sep 2014 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer Dysfunctional. Although the word just means “not functioning normally,” we most often associate it with people or families with problems. Everyone has difficulties in their lives, some much more than others, but people with all kinds of pasts have used their “dysfunctional past” to justify their own behavior. Today, we'll be encouraged to hear about people throughout Scripture that have overcome the difficult starts in their lives and gone on to achieve spiritual maturity and accomplish great things. As we'll hear, we all have the capacity to become new and start fresh in our lives. But, first we have to seek the Lord, forgiveness, and trust Him. Dysfunctional. Although the word just means “not functioning normally,” we most often associate it with people or families with problems. Everyone has difficulties in their lives, some much more than others, but people with all kinds of pasts have used their “dysfunctional past” to justify their own behavior. Today, we'll be encouraged to hear about people throughout Scripture that have overcome the difficult starts in their lives and gone on to achieve spiritual maturity and accomplish great things. As we'll hear, we all have the capacity to become new and start fresh in our lives. But, first we have to seek the Lord, forgiveness, and trust Him. Dysfunctional. Although the word just means “not functioning normally,” we most often associate it with people or families with problems. Everyone has difficulties in their lives, some much more than others, but people with all kinds of pasts have used their “dysfunctional past” to justify their own behavior. Today, we'll be encouraged to hear about people throughout Scripture that have overcome the difficult starts in their lives and gone on to achieve spiritual maturity and accomplish great things. As we'll hear, we all have the capacity to become new and start fresh in our lives. But, first we have to seek the Lord, forgiveness, and trust Him. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000002812/LFL20140905.mp3549b0e24f010e.mp3 Fri, 05 Sep 2014 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer Little white lies. They've come to be commonplace and acceptable to most people. But, just like big whoppers, those little white lies can still cause damage. As believers, we're representing the name of the Lord, and there is no place for ANY sin...even when the world around you wants to let it slide. What the world considers “small” sin is still damaging to your testimony, and it makes it easier to accept more and more of the world and less of Jesus. Don't give into those little things. Honesty in small matters means you can be trusted with bigger ones, and that kind of witness will draw people in. Be a person of integrity and truth, like Jesus. Little white lies. They've come to be commonplace and acceptable to most people. But, just like big whoppers, those little white lies can still cause damage. As believers, we're representing the name of the Lord, and there is no place for ANY sin...even when the world around you wants to let it slide. What the world considers “small” sin is still damaging to your testimony, and it makes it easier to accept more and more of the world and less of Jesus. Don't give into those little things. Honesty in small matters means you can be trusted with bigger ones, and that kind of witness will draw people in. Be a person of integrity and truth, like Jesus. Little white lies. They've come to be commonplace and acceptable to most people. But, just like big whoppers, those little white lies can still cause damage. As believers, we're representing the name of the Lord, and there is no place for ANY sin...even when the world around you wants to let it slide. What the world considers “small” sin is still damaging to your testimony, and it makes it easier to accept more and more of the world and less of Jesus. Don't give into those little things. Honesty in small matters means you can be trusted with bigger ones, and that kind of witness will draw people in. Be a person of integrity and truth, like Jesus. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000002813/LFL20140904.mp3549b0e629bff8.mp3 Thu, 04 Sep 2014 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer It's a struggle, for believers and non-believers alike, to see injustice in the world. We see people getting wealthy at the expense of others, folks treating people unkindly with no consequences...it may lead a person to wonder, “Why doesn't God intervene? Where's the justice?” It's especially difficult when you're making decisions according to the leading from the Lord and you still have hardships. Trust in God. His wisdom is far greater than our understanding of it. He is so gracious, knowing the depraved actions of people, and still giving them time to repent of that sin. Today, we'll hear of that grace in action as we look at the life of one man. It's a struggle, for believers and non-believers alike, to see injustice in the world. We see people getting wealthy at the expense of others, folks treating people unkindly with no consequences...it may lead a person to wonder, “Why doesn't God intervene? Where's the justice?” It's especially difficult when you're making decisions according to the leading from the Lord and you still have hardships. Trust in God. His wisdom is far greater than our understanding of it. He is so gracious, knowing the depraved actions of people, and still giving them time to repent of that sin. Today, we'll hear of that grace in action as we look at the life of one man. It's a struggle, for believers and non-believers alike, to see injustice in the world. We see people getting wealthy at the expense of others, folks treating people unkindly with no consequences...it may lead a person to wonder, “Why doesn't God intervene? Where's the justice?” It's especially difficult when you're making decisions according to the leading from the Lord and you still have hardships. Trust in God. His wisdom is far greater than our understanding of it. He is so gracious, knowing the depraved actions of people, and still giving them time to repent of that sin. Today, we'll hear of that grace in action as we look at the life of one man. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000002815/LFL20140903.mp3549b0eefd011e.mp3 Wed, 03 Sep 2014 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer If you've ever looked back on certain times in your life and thought, “I wish I knew then what I know now....” There are so many lessons to be learned from one life. It's like the Old Testament. Lives recounted and hashed out for all to see...and to gain wisdom from them. Like sharing what we've experienced with our children, God wants us to know all of His Word, because every bit of it is vital to our understanding of Him. How else would we know how to show our love through obedience to Him? We see our own failings reflected in the lives of those we find in Scripture, and we can find hope and encouragement in their growth and prosperity. If you've ever looked back on certain times in your life and thought, “I wish I knew then what I know now....” There are so many lessons to be learned from one life. It's like the Old Testament. Lives recounted and hashed out for all to see...and to gain wisdom from them. Like sharing what we've experienced with our children, God wants us to know all of His Word, because every bit of it is vital to our understanding of Him. How else would we know how to show our love through obedience to Him? We see our own failings reflected in the lives of those we find in Scripture, and we can find hope and encouragement in their growth and prosperity. If you've ever looked back on certain times in your life and thought, “I wish I knew then what I know now....” There are so many lessons to be learned from one life. It's like the Old Testament. Lives recounted and hashed out for all to see...and to gain wisdom from them. Like sharing what we've experienced with our children, God wants us to know all of His Word, because every bit of it is vital to our understanding of Him. How else would we know how to show our love through obedience to Him? We see our own failings reflected in the lives of those we find in Scripture, and we can find hope and encouragement in their growth and prosperity. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000002816/LFL20140902.mp3549b0f2af0ee5.mp3 Tue, 02 Sep 2014 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer If a person stood at the edge of a canyon, telling everyone around that his faith would save him when he jumped....would people be moved to believe in Jesus? We know that would be foolishness, and unbiblical. That's an obvious misinterpretation of the Word, but there are all kinds of subtle ways that individuals try to draw people to salvation aside from the truth. Many people have been tricked into pursuing wealth and prosperity because they've been told it's a measure of a person's faith...and their focus moves away from Jesus. He told believers to go out and share the good news. But that good news says nothing about money, or fame, or adventure...just Jesus. If a person stood at the edge of a canyon, telling everyone around that his faith would save him when he jumped....would people be moved to believe in Jesus? We know that would be foolishness, and unbiblical. That's an obvious misinterpretation of the Word, but there are all kinds of subtle ways that individuals try to draw people to salvation aside from the truth. Many people have been tricked into pursuing wealth and prosperity because they've been told it's a measure of a person's faith...and their focus moves away from Jesus. He told believers to go out and share the good news. But that good news says nothing about money, or fame, or adventure...just Jesus. If a person stood at the edge of a canyon, telling everyone around that his faith would save him when he jumped....would people be moved to believe in Jesus? We know that would be foolishness, and unbiblical. That's an obvious misinterpretation of the Word, but there are all kinds of subtle ways that individuals try to draw people to salvation aside from the truth. Many people have been tricked into pursuing wealth and prosperity because they've been told it's a measure of a person's faith...and their focus moves away from Jesus. He told believers to go out and share the good news. But that good news says nothing about money, or fame, or adventure...just Jesus. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000002786/LFL20140901.mp35498827444c01.mp3 Mon, 01 Sep 2014 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer Whether we realize it or not, we all tend to see things in the gray. If you've ever worked your way towards being good at something, you know that you reached different levels of proficiency as you went from being totally unskilled to achieving mastery. There are few things as black-and-white as salvation through Jesus. You're either saved or you're not. But, we still try to make a gray area...because who wants to imagine people they love going to hell? There aren't different levels of achievement when it comes to salvation, although there may be varying degrees of spiritual maturity. There is only one way that is truth, and that's salvation through Jesus. Whether we realize it or not, we all tend to see things in the gray. If you've ever worked your way towards being good at something, you know that you reached different levels of proficiency as you went from being totally unskilled to achieving mastery. There are few things as black-and-white as salvation through Jesus. You're either saved or you're not. But, we still try to make a gray area...because who wants to imagine people they love going to hell? There aren't different levels of achievement when it comes to salvation, although there may be varying degrees of spiritual maturity. There is only one way that is truth, and that's salvation through Jesus. Whether we realize it or not, we all tend to see things in the gray. If you've ever worked your way towards being good at something, you know that you reached different levels of proficiency as you went from being totally unskilled to achieving mastery. There are few things as black-and-white as salvation through Jesus. You're either saved or you're not. But, we still try to make a gray area...because who wants to imagine people they love going to hell? There aren't different levels of achievement when it comes to salvation, although there may be varying degrees of spiritual maturity. There is only one way that is truth, and that's salvation through Jesus. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000002774/LFL20140829.mp3549874d526189.mp3 Fri, 29 Aug 2014 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapelpastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer When you first are learning to read, the letters and sequence of words have no meaning. Once you become familiar with it, words begin to make sense, and reading from left to right becomes automatic. But, what if suddenly everyone was required to read from right to left? We would all struggle, having been conditioned to another way. For many who become believers, either from another faith or none at all...worshiping, praising, and communing with God is completely foreign. It's easy to fall back into what we are comfortable with, and for all of us...what we're comfortable with is the flesh. But, the more we throw off the flesh, the more foreign it will become to us. When you first are learning to read, the letters and sequence of words have no meaning. Once you become familiar with it, words begin to make sense, and reading from left to right becomes automatic. But, what if suddenly everyone was required to read from right to left? We would all struggle, having been conditioned to another way. For many who become believers, either from another faith or none at all...worshiping, praising, and communing with God is completely foreign. It's easy to fall back into what we are comfortable with, and for all of us...what we're comfortable with is the flesh. But, the more we throw off the flesh, the more foreign it will become to us. When you first are learning to read, the letters and sequence of words have no meaning. Once you become familiar with it, words begin to make sense, and reading from left to right becomes automatic. But, what if suddenly everyone was required to read from right to left? We would all struggle, having been conditioned to another way. For many who become believers, either from another faith or none at all...worshiping, praising, and communing with God is completely foreign. It's easy to fall back into what we are comfortable with, and for all of us...what we're comfortable with is the flesh. But, the more we throw off the flesh, the more foreign it will become to us. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000002775/LFL20140828.mp354987582c47f0.mp3 Thu, 28 Aug 2014 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer Among the many heartening aspects of God's grace, one of the most comforting is the fact that failure doesn't mean the end of a relationship with Him. In our relationships with others, there have been times when one person offended the other in a way that was deemed irreparable. Family relationships become strained, friendships struggle, marriages end... We don't have the capacity for forgiveness like Jesus does...although He can lead us to that understanding. Our pasts, as wretched as they might be, could never destroy the vast love the Lord has for us. Once forgiven, all is forgotten. You can have a new life, a clean start. Among the many heartening aspects of God's grace, one of the most comforting is the fact that failure doesn't mean the end of a relationship with Him. In our relationships with others, there have been times when one person offended the other in a way that was deemed irreparable. Family relationships become strained, friendships struggle, marriages end... We don't have the capacity for forgiveness like Jesus does...although He can lead us to that understanding. Our pasts, as wretched as they might be, could never destroy the vast love the Lord has for us. Once forgiven, all is forgotten. You can have a new life, a clean start. Among the many heartening aspects of God's grace, one of the most comforting is the fact that failure doesn't mean the end of a relationship with Him. In our relationships with others, there have been times when one person offended the other in a way that was deemed irreparable. Family relationships become strained, friendships struggle, marriages end... We don't have the capacity for forgiveness like Jesus does...although He can lead us to that understanding. Our pasts, as wretched as they might be, could never destroy the vast love the Lord has for us. Once forgiven, all is forgotten. You can have a new life, a clean start. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000002776/LFL20140827.mp3549876597a549.mp3 Wed, 27 Aug 2014 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer When you set out to do something on your own, determination and perseverance can get you far...but only so far. As people, there is a limit to how far we can go...in our characters, in our spirits, in our lives. But, when we are in obedience to God, those barriers crumble. In walking with Jesus, we can finally become the people He intended us to be before sin entered the world. We take on the character of Jesus, our spirits are in line with His will...we are hearing from our Lord and seeking His direction. But, in order to get to that place we have to give up our flesh, seeking forgiveness---accepting it—and moving past it. Past it into a fruitful, faithful life. When you set out to do something on your own, determination and perseverance can get you far...but only so far. As people, there is a limit to how far we can go...in our characters, in our spirits, in our lives. But, when we are in obedience to God, those barriers crumble. In walking with Jesus, we can finally become the people He intended us to be before sin entered the world. We take on the character of Jesus, our spirits are in line with His will...we are hearing from our Lord and seeking His direction. But, in order to get to that place we have to give up our flesh, seeking forgiveness---accepting it—and moving past it. Past it into a fruitful, faithful life. When you set out to do something on your own, determination and perseverance can get you far...but only so far. As people, there is a limit to how far we can go...in our characters, in our spirits, in our lives. But, when we are in obedience to God, those barriers crumble. In walking with Jesus, we can finally become the people He intended us to be before sin entered the world. We take on the character of Jesus, our spirits are in line with His will...we are hearing from our Lord and seeking His direction. But, in order to get to that place we have to give up our flesh, seeking forgiveness---accepting it—and moving past it. Past it into a fruitful, faithful life. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000002777/LFL20140826.mp35498769af24f2.mp3 Tue, 26 Aug 2014 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer Christian, try to recall a time when you were really confident about your own character, or the way you would act in a certain situation. Maybe you heard about someone else's behavior and thought, “I would NEVER do that!” As we'll hear today, that kind of cockiness can lead you to do exactly what you plan not to...because you're relying on your own strength to do it. In your own human weakness, you could never live righteously. By taking on Jesus' righteousness...you are gifted with the strength to take on everything that the world throws at you. You can rise up and meet those challenges...with God's power propelling you forward. Christian, try to recall a time when you were really confident about your own character, or the way you would act in a certain situation. Maybe you heard about someone else's behavior and thought, “I would NEVER do that!” As we'll hear today, that kind of cockiness can lead you to do exactly what you plan not to...because you're relying on your own strength to do it. In your own human weakness, you could never live righteously. By taking on Jesus' righteousness...you are gifted with the strength to take on everything that the world throws at you. You can rise up and meet those challenges...with God's power propelling you forward. Christian, try to recall a time when you were really confident about your own character, or the way you would act in a certain situation. Maybe you heard about someone else's behavior and thought, “I would NEVER do that!” As we'll hear today, that kind of cockiness can lead you to do exactly what you plan not to...because you're relying on your own strength to do it. In your own human weakness, you could never live righteously. By taking on Jesus' righteousness...you are gifted with the strength to take on everything that the world throws at you. You can rise up and meet those challenges...with God's power propelling you forward. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000002778/LFL20140825.mp3549876da7c80d.mp3 Mon, 25 Aug 2014 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer If you've ever taken part in a fad...maybe a particular hairstyle, or silly-looking pants, or a flash-in-the-pan band...the day came when they were no longer cool. Maybe you still liked that band, or preferred your hair that way, but you abandoned that style because to keep it would have meant enduring ridicule. So many Christians fall away from God for the same reasons. They're on fire at first, but the minute that trouble or persecution comes, they drop their faith in order to maintain the status quo of the world. If all of those people came back to faith, churches would be overflowing. As believers, we need to be people of boldness, ready to proclaim Him with zeal. If you've ever taken part in a fad...maybe a particular hairstyle, or silly-looking pants, or a flash-in-the-pan band...the day came when they were no longer cool. Maybe you still liked that band, or preferred your hair that way, but you abandoned that style because to keep it would have meant enduring ridicule. So many Christians fall away from God for the same reasons. They're on fire at first, but the minute that trouble or persecution comes, they drop their faith in order to maintain the status quo of the world. If all of those people came back to faith, churches would be overflowing. As believers, we need to be people of boldness, ready to proclaim Him with zeal. If you've ever taken part in a fad...maybe a particular hairstyle, or silly-looking pants, or a flash-in-the-pan band...the day came when they were no longer cool. Maybe you still liked that band, or preferred your hair that way, but you abandoned that style because to keep it would have meant enduring ridicule. So many Christians fall away from God for the same reasons. They're on fire at first, but the minute that trouble or persecution comes, they drop their faith in order to maintain the status quo of the world. If all of those people came back to faith, churches would be overflowing. As believers, we need to be people of boldness, ready to proclaim Him with zeal. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000002768/LFL20140822.mp3549872ad5c4a1.mp3 Fri, 22 Aug 2014 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer If you've ever taken part in a fad...maybe a particular hairstyle, or silly-looking pants, or a flash-in-the-pan band...the day came when they were no longer cool. Maybe you still liked that band, or preferred your hair that way, but you abandoned that style because to keep it would have meant enduring ridicule. So many Christians fall away from God for the same reasons. They're on fire at first, but the minute that trouble or persecution comes, they drop their faith in order to maintain the status quo of the world. If all of those people came back to faith, churches would be overflowing. As believers, we need to be people of boldness, ready to proclaim Him with zeal. If you've ever taken part in a fad...maybe a particular hairstyle, or silly-looking pants, or a flash-in-the-pan band...the day came when they were no longer cool. Maybe you still liked that band, or preferred your hair that way, but you abandoned that style because to keep it would have meant enduring ridicule. So many Christians fall away from God for the same reasons. They're on fire at first, but the minute that trouble or persecution comes, they drop their faith in order to maintain the status quo of the world. If all of those people came back to faith, churches would be overflowing. As believers, we need to be people of boldness, ready to proclaim Him with zeal. If you've ever taken part in a fad...maybe a particular hairstyle, or silly-looking pants, or a flash-in-the-pan band...the day came when they were no longer cool. Maybe you still liked that band, or preferred your hair that way, but you abandoned that style because to keep it would have meant enduring ridicule. So many Christians fall away from God for the same reasons. They're on fire at first, but the minute that trouble or persecution comes, they drop their faith in order to maintain the status quo of the world. If all of those people came back to faith, churches would be overflowing. As believers, we need to be people of boldness, ready to proclaim Him with zeal. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000002769/LFL20140821.mp354987319c8507.mp3 Thu, 21 Aug 2014 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer Many people are quick to claim themselves as Christians. They will readily proclaim that Jesus is the Son of God...but that declaration has never actually reached their heart. Too many church-goers are quick to involve themselves in outreaches or small groups...all while neglecting their hearts. It was the whole reason we were created...to have a heart to know and serve God. But, as we'll hear from Pastor Mark today, there is a danger in leaving that void empty for too long. Jesus continuously calls to your heart for you to follow Him. He is long-suffering, patiently waiting. But, the more you put Him off, the more closed off your heart will become. Many people are quick to claim themselves as Christians. They will readily proclaim that Jesus is the Son of God...but that declaration has never actually reached their heart. Too many church-goers are quick to involve themselves in outreaches or small groups...all while neglecting their hearts. It was the whole reason we were created...to have a heart to know and serve God. But, as we'll hear from Pastor Mark today, there is a danger in leaving that void empty for too long. Jesus continuously calls to your heart for you to follow Him. He is long-suffering, patiently waiting. But, the more you put Him off, the more closed off your heart will become. Many people are quick to claim themselves as Christians. They will readily proclaim that Jesus is the Son of God...but that declaration has never actually reached their heart. Too many church-goers are quick to involve themselves in outreaches or small groups...all while neglecting their hearts. It was the whole reason we were created...to have a heart to know and serve God. But, as we'll hear from Pastor Mark today, there is a danger in leaving that void empty for too long. Jesus continuously calls to your heart for you to follow Him. He is long-suffering, patiently waiting. But, the more you put Him off, the more closed off your heart will become. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000002771/LFL20140820.mp3549873d42aa00.mp3 Wed, 20 Aug 2014 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer Nearly all of us, at some point in our lives, have owed a debt. A car payment, a school loan, a mortgage...every month we would diligently send our money to pay down the loan. Before Jesus gave Himself on the cross, people would offer a sacrifice to cover their sin, paying down the debt of living in their flesh. But, when Jesus became the ultimate sacrifice, our debt was paid in full. You know the feeling of paying off a loan...no longer tied to the burden of owing something? That's what God wants for us. When we release our hold on our flesh, relinquishing all our sins for Him to wash away, we are no longer responsible to pay for them. The debt is erased. Nearly all of us, at some point in our lives, have owed a debt. A car payment, a school loan, a mortgage...every month we would diligently send our money to pay down the loan. Before Jesus gave Himself on the cross, people would offer a sacrifice to cover their sin, paying down the debt of living in their flesh. But, when Jesus became the ultimate sacrifice, our debt was paid in full. You know the feeling of paying off a loan...no longer tied to the burden of owing something? That's what God wants for us. When we release our hold on our flesh, relinquishing all our sins for Him to wash away, we are no longer responsible to pay for them. The debt is erased. Nearly all of us, at some point in our lives, have owed a debt. A car payment, a school loan, a mortgage...every month we would diligently send our money to pay down the loan. Before Jesus gave Himself on the cross, people would offer a sacrifice to cover their sin, paying down the debt of living in their flesh. But, when Jesus became the ultimate sacrifice, our debt was paid in full. You know the feeling of paying off a loan...no longer tied to the burden of owing something? That's what God wants for us. When we release our hold on our flesh, relinquishing all our sins for Him to wash away, we are no longer responsible to pay for them. The debt is erased. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000002772/LFL20140819.mp35498741897725.mp3 Tue, 19 Aug 2014 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer When you've heard a story so many times...it almost begins to lose its meaning. But, there are some events that stay vivid and true no matter how many times you hear them. When Jesus gave His life on the cross, it was emotional, spiritual and physical turmoil. When we consider everything He was facing, and His reactions to all of it...it would be unbelievable if He weren't the perfect Messiah. Jesus endured taunting and beatings as He suffered...all of which He could have stopped at any moment. But He never lashed out. Could we do the same? No. It puts His gift into perspective, when you see that without it, we'd have no hope. When you've heard a story so many times...it almost begins to lose its meaning. But, there are some events that stay vivid and true no matter how many times you hear them. When Jesus gave His life on the cross, it was emotional, spiritual and physical turmoil. When we consider everything He was facing, and His reactions to all of it...it would be unbelievable if He weren't the perfect Messiah. Jesus endured taunting and beatings as He suffered...all of which He could have stopped at any moment. But He never lashed out. Could we do the same? No. It puts His gift into perspective, when you see that without it, we'd have no hope. When you've heard a story so many times...it almost begins to lose its meaning. But, there are some events that stay vivid and true no matter how many times you hear them. When Jesus gave His life on the cross, it was emotional, spiritual and physical turmoil. When we consider everything He was facing, and His reactions to all of it...it would be unbelievable if He weren't the perfect Messiah. Jesus endured taunting and beatings as He suffered...all of which He could have stopped at any moment. But He never lashed out. Could we do the same? No. It puts His gift into perspective, when you see that without it, we'd have no hope. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000002773/LFL20140818.mp35498746c031df.mp3 Mon, 18 Aug 2014 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer In this life, you can always recall the sins you've committed, long after you've repented and been forgiven of them. Maybe there's something specific that reminds you of your past transgressions. Like Peter must have felt every time he heard a rooster crow, you may sometimes feel burdened by your failings. But, the Savior forgets. Instead of dwelling on the things you've done wrong, when those memories surface...think of His grace. He gave His Spirit so that you could walk in strength and purpose despite your past. Be encouraged by that wonderful gift, that you are washed clean and given a fresh start. A time to heal and have peace in Him. In this life, you can always recall the sins you've committed, long after you've repented and been forgiven of them. Maybe there's something specific that reminds you of your past transgressions. Like Peter must have felt every time he heard a rooster crow, you may sometimes feel burdened by your failings. But, the Savior forgets. Instead of dwelling on the things you've done wrong, when those memories surface...think of His grace. He gave His Spirit so that you could walk in strength and purpose despite your past. Be encouraged by that wonderful gift, that you are washed clean and given a fresh start. A time to heal and have peace in Him. In this life, you can always recall the sins you've committed, long after you've repented and been forgiven of them. Maybe there's something specific that reminds you of your past transgressions. Like Peter must have felt every time he heard a rooster crow, you may sometimes feel burdened by your failings. But, the Savior forgets. Instead of dwelling on the things you've done wrong, when those memories surface...think of His grace. He gave His Spirit so that you could walk in strength and purpose despite your past. Be encouraged by that wonderful gift, that you are washed clean and given a fresh start. A time to heal and have peace in Him. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000002763/LFL20140815.mp3549871234b3a6.mp3 Fri, 15 Aug 2014 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer Our flesh likes to bend the truth in order to suit ourselves, to serve our own goals and meet our own selfish needs. The religious leaders trying to condemn Jesus couldn't come up with a reason to convict Him....so they kept bending the truth until they came up with a lie that would stick. Twisting the truth is a dangerous game. Inevitably, the outcome is the corruption of good and, ultimately, death. To understand the Word, and truth, you have to be fully submitted and obedient to God. Not dabbling in Christianity, or holding up some parts of the Word and dismissing others...but wholeheartedly accepting the Word, no matter how unpopular to the world. Our flesh likes to bend the truth in order to suit ourselves, to serve our own goals and meet our own selfish needs. The religious leaders trying to condemn Jesus couldn't come up with a reason to convict Him....so they kept bending the truth until they came up with a lie that would stick. Twisting the truth is a dangerous game. Inevitably, the outcome is the corruption of good and, ultimately, death. To understand the Word, and truth, you have to be fully submitted and obedient to God. Not dabbling in Christianity, or holding up some parts of the Word and dismissing others...but wholeheartedly accepting the Word, no matter how unpopular to the world. Our flesh likes to bend the truth in order to suit ourselves, to serve our own goals and meet our own selfish needs. The religious leaders trying to condemn Jesus couldn't come up with a reason to convict Him....so they kept bending the truth until they came up with a lie that would stick. Twisting the truth is a dangerous game. Inevitably, the outcome is the corruption of good and, ultimately, death. To understand the Word, and truth, you have to be fully submitted and obedient to God. Not dabbling in Christianity, or holding up some parts of the Word and dismissing others...but wholeheartedly accepting the Word, no matter how unpopular to the world. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000002764/LFL20140814.mp35498717092303.mp3 Thu, 14 Aug 2014 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer There are times, for nearly every believer, where a person's prayer life can wane. But for some, that close relationship with the Lord never gets off the ground at all. They are a disciple outwardly, but not in the Spirit. That kind of shallow connection is easily broken...especially when times are hard and the pressure is on. As Pastor Mark will show us today, more than one of Jesus' disciples will abandon Him when the tides turn from admiration to hatred. When you face hatred, ridicule, or persecution because of your faith...is your commitment to Him rooted in truth and love? Or is it merely a loose connection to religion, tradition or family? There are times, for nearly every believer, where a person's prayer life can wane. But for some, that close relationship with the Lord never gets off the ground at all. They are a disciple outwardly, but not in the Spirit. That kind of shallow connection is easily broken...especially when times are hard and the pressure is on. As Pastor Mark will show us today, more than one of Jesus' disciples will abandon Him when the tides turn from admiration to hatred. When you face hatred, ridicule, or persecution because of your faith...is your commitment to Him rooted in truth and love? Or is it merely a loose connection to religion, tradition or family? There are times, for nearly every believer, where a person's prayer life can wane. But for some, that close relationship with the Lord never gets off the ground at all. They are a disciple outwardly, but not in the Spirit. That kind of shallow connection is easily broken...especially when times are hard and the pressure is on. As Pastor Mark will show us today, more than one of Jesus' disciples will abandon Him when the tides turn from admiration to hatred. When you face hatred, ridicule, or persecution because of your faith...is your commitment to Him rooted in truth and love? Or is it merely a loose connection to religion, tradition or family? http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000002765/LFL20140813.mp3549871c2a1a85.mp3 Wed, 13 Aug 2014 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer When speaking about an unrepentant, hardened heart...Jesus said it would have been better for that person to have never been born. Sound harsh? It's actually a statement of love. Jesus was warning His disciples about the finality of a decision made for Him...or against Him. As our Father, He wants all of us to be with Him in heaven. If a person was never born...they could never make the decision that would see them spend eternity in hell. Jesus went to the cross to save everybody...but we still have to make that choice for ourselves. We are headed to hell from the moment we are born, so there is no such thing as choosing nothing. When speaking about an unrepentant, hardened heart...Jesus said it would have been better for that person to have never been born. Sound harsh? It's actually a statement of love. Jesus was warning His disciples about the finality of a decision made for Him...or against Him. As our Father, He wants all of us to be with Him in heaven. If a person was never born...they could never make the decision that would see them spend eternity in hell. Jesus went to the cross to save everybody...but we still have to make that choice for ourselves. We are headed to hell from the moment we are born, so there is no such thing as choosing nothing. When speaking about an unrepentant, hardened heart...Jesus said it would have been better for that person to have never been born. Sound harsh? It's actually a statement of love. Jesus was warning His disciples about the finality of a decision made for Him...or against Him. As our Father, He wants all of us to be with Him in heaven. If a person was never born...they could never make the decision that would see them spend eternity in hell. Jesus went to the cross to save everybody...but we still have to make that choice for ourselves. We are headed to hell from the moment we are born, so there is no such thing as choosing nothing. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000002766/LFL20140812.mp354987203b6c10.mp3 Tue, 12 Aug 2014 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer If you've been attending a church for a long time, you've probably sat through messages about a variety of topics. Perhaps the sermon warned about greed, pride, or lust...things you knew didn't apply to you....or did they? Being a disciple of Jesus isn't merely attending church, but seeking the Lord to search your heart and find those sins that deceive you. You may never murdered someone...but do you have hate in your heart? You may tithe of your income...but, do you give of your time? Don't go through the motions of being a disciple of Jesus. That kind of empty religion serves no one...not the Lord, others, or yourself. Let Him change your heart. If you've been attending a church for a long time, you've probably sat through messages about a variety of topics. Perhaps the sermon warned about greed, pride, or lust...things you knew didn't apply to you....or did they? Being a disciple of Jesus isn't merely attending church, but seeking the Lord to search your heart and find those sins that deceive you. You may never murdered someone...but do you have hate in your heart? You may tithe of your income...but, do you give of your time? Don't go through the motions of being a disciple of Jesus. That kind of empty religion serves no one...not the Lord, others, or yourself. Let Him change your heart. If you've been attending a church for a long time, you've probably sat through messages about a variety of topics. Perhaps the sermon warned about greed, pride, or lust...things you knew didn't apply to you....or did they? Being a disciple of Jesus isn't merely attending church, but seeking the Lord to search your heart and find those sins that deceive you. You may never murdered someone...but do you have hate in your heart? You may tithe of your income...but, do you give of your time? Don't go through the motions of being a disciple of Jesus. That kind of empty religion serves no one...not the Lord, others, or yourself. Let Him change your heart. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000002767/LFL20140811.mp3549877d00d107.mp3 Mon, 11 Aug 2014 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer When you hear the word “greed,” what comes to mind? If you're limiting your idea of greed to a money-hoarding Mr. Scrooge, you need to expand your definition of it. As Christians, we can be greedy with our time, with our possessions, and even our testimony. Placing our own self-interests before time with God puts Him last, and our greedy nature first. Having a selfless heart and a desire to serve the Lord requires a willingness to give everything to Him...not just our things, but all those parts of our flesh that keep us from giving our whole selves to Jesus. Don't be greedy with your heart...everything you have and everything you are truly belongs to Him, anyway. When you hear the word “greed,” what comes to mind? If you're limiting your idea of greed to a money-hoarding Mr. Scrooge, you need to expand your definition of it. As Christians, we can be greedy with our time, with our possessions, and even our testimony. Placing our own self-interests before time with God puts Him last, and our greedy nature first. Having a selfless heart and a desire to serve the Lord requires a willingness to give everything to Him...not just our things, but all those parts of our flesh that keep us from giving our whole selves to Jesus. Don't be greedy with your heart...everything you have and everything you are truly belongs to Him, anyway. When you hear the word “greed,” what comes to mind? If you're limiting your idea of greed to a money-hoarding Mr. Scrooge, you need to expand your definition of it. As Christians, we can be greedy with our time, with our possessions, and even our testimony. Placing our own self-interests before time with God puts Him last, and our greedy nature first. Having a selfless heart and a desire to serve the Lord requires a willingness to give everything to Him...not just our things, but all those parts of our flesh that keep us from giving our whole selves to Jesus. Don't be greedy with your heart...everything you have and everything you are truly belongs to Him, anyway. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000002756/LFL20140808.mp354986a4e2e057.mp3 Fri, 08 Aug 2014 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer When you think of a memorable vacation that you've had...what did you value about it? Rest, good food, meeting new people...all these things can be found in fellowship with the Lord. When you are forgiven, you will find rest in Him. You will be filled and satisfied by the Word. You will seek fellowship with other believers and be blessed by them. Wouldn't you want others to experience this joy as well? We are all given different gifts as servants of the Lord, but we are ALL called to spread the gospel of Jesus. Today, Pastor Mark will impress upon us the need to come to repentance now, not later. Because He will return soon, and we can't know when. When you think of a memorable vacation that you've had...what did you value about it? Rest, good food, meeting new people...all these things can be found in fellowship with the Lord. When you are forgiven, you will find rest in Him. You will be filled and satisfied by the Word. You will seek fellowship with other believers and be blessed by them. Wouldn't you want others to experience this joy as well? We are all given different gifts as servants of the Lord, but we are ALL called to spread the gospel of Jesus. Today, Pastor Mark will impress upon us the need to come to repentance now, not later. Because He will return soon, and we can't know when. When you think of a memorable vacation that you've had...what did you value about it? Rest, good food, meeting new people...all these things can be found in fellowship with the Lord. When you are forgiven, you will find rest in Him. You will be filled and satisfied by the Word. You will seek fellowship with other believers and be blessed by them. Wouldn't you want others to experience this joy as well? We are all given different gifts as servants of the Lord, but we are ALL called to spread the gospel of Jesus. Today, Pastor Mark will impress upon us the need to come to repentance now, not later. Because He will return soon, and we can't know when. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000002757/LFL20140807.mp354986a927b1c8.mp3 Thu, 07 Aug 2014 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer If you've been a Christian for a long time...you may sometimes grow weary. Maybe you spend a little too much time on the couch when you could be helping with an outreach, or spending time in the Word. But, we are all called to do God's work, and He's designated special things for each one of us. The thing is...we'll all be called into account for how we spend our time. If He has called you to do something, now is the time to get to it. Call on Him for renewal, He wants his body to be full of life, to be gracious servants...and so He'll help you get there. Just put yourself out there. Pastor Mark will help us come to an understanding about how to be a willing servant. If you've been a Christian for a long time...you may sometimes grow weary. Maybe you spend a little too much time on the couch when you could be helping with an outreach, or spending time in the Word. But, we are all called to do God's work, and He's designated special things for each one of us. The thing is...we'll all be called into account for how we spend our time. If He has called you to do something, now is the time to get to it. Call on Him for renewal, He wants his body to be full of life, to be gracious servants...and so He'll help you get there. Just put yourself out there. Pastor Mark will help us come to an understanding about how to be a willing servant. If you've been a Christian for a long time...you may sometimes grow weary. Maybe you spend a little too much time on the couch when you could be helping with an outreach, or spending time in the Word. But, we are all called to do God's work, and He's designated special things for each one of us. The thing is...we'll all be called into account for how we spend our time. If He has called you to do something, now is the time to get to it. Call on Him for renewal, He wants his body to be full of life, to be gracious servants...and so He'll help you get there. Just put yourself out there. Pastor Mark will help us come to an understanding about how to be a willing servant. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000002758/LFL20140806.mp354986ad90802d.mp3 Wed, 06 Aug 2014 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer Believer, imagine you are expecting a visit from the most important living person you can think of. You want to clean up your house, but instead of getting the dirt and clutter out, you just sweep the gunk under all the rugs and furniture, and smash as much of your stuff into every closet and cabinet you can find. When the person arrives, it doesn't take long before things start spilling out, and your visitor is tripping over the bumpy rugs. When Jesus returns, He wants to find your house—that is your heart—clean. A thorough scrubbing takes time...to find and repent of all those long hidden sins. Today, you'll hear how to prepare a right and clean heart. Believer, imagine you are expecting a visit from the most important living person you can think of. You want to clean up your house, but instead of getting the dirt and clutter out, you just sweep the gunk under all the rugs and furniture, and smash as much of your stuff into every closet and cabinet you can find. When the person arrives, it doesn't take long before things start spilling out, and your visitor is tripping over the bumpy rugs. When Jesus returns, He wants to find your house—that is your heart—clean. A thorough scrubbing takes time...to find and repent of all those long hidden sins. Today, you'll hear how to prepare a right and clean heart. Believer, imagine you are expecting a visit from the most important living person you can think of. You want to clean up your house, but instead of getting the dirt and clutter out, you just sweep the gunk under all the rugs and furniture, and smash as much of your stuff into every closet and cabinet you can find. When the person arrives, it doesn't take long before things start spilling out, and your visitor is tripping over the bumpy rugs. When Jesus returns, He wants to find your house—that is your heart—clean. A thorough scrubbing takes time...to find and repent of all those long hidden sins. Today, you'll hear how to prepare a right and clean heart. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000002759/LFL20140805.mp354986b269ed16.mp3 Tue, 05 Aug 2014 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer If you've ever witnessed someone reject the truth of Jesus time and time again...you probably chalk it up to them not thinking they need Jesus. Everything in their life is going all right...so what's going to convince them? As Pastor Mark will explain today, during the millennial reign of Christ, there will be peace and prosperity. The world will be a safe place, people will be serving the Lord. But, when that reign ends and the enemy is allowed into the world once again...people will still rebel against God. For many, the flesh will still prove to be more alluring...even after experiencing a world with Jesus. Consider your choice, and with whom your heart truly lies. If you've ever witnessed someone reject the truth of Jesus time and time again...you probably chalk it up to them not thinking they need Jesus. Everything in their life is going all right...so what's going to convince them? As Pastor Mark will explain today, during the millennial reign of Christ, there will be peace and prosperity. The world will be a safe place, people will be serving the Lord. But, when that reign ends and the enemy is allowed into the world once again...people will still rebel against God. For many, the flesh will still prove to be more alluring...even after experiencing a world with Jesus. Consider your choice, and with whom your heart truly lies. If you've ever witnessed someone reject the truth of Jesus time and time again...you probably chalk it up to them not thinking they need Jesus. Everything in their life is going all right...so what's going to convince them? As Pastor Mark will explain today, during the millennial reign of Christ, there will be peace and prosperity. The world will be a safe place, people will be serving the Lord. But, when that reign ends and the enemy is allowed into the world once again...people will still rebel against God. For many, the flesh will still prove to be more alluring...even after experiencing a world with Jesus. Consider your choice, and with whom your heart truly lies. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000002760/LFL20140804.mp354986bb2408a7.mp3 Mon, 04 Aug 2014 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer Someday, when heaven and earth pass away, there will be something left...the Word of God. As a believer, you know the Word is your lifeline. Your wisdom, your comfort, your inspiration, your truth....it's all wrapped up in your love for the Word. In difficult days to come, hold fast to that truth...because many will be blind to it and seek to take your sight as well. When we see so many signals that we are living in the end times, it's easy to feel anxious. You may be anxious to see someone you love be saved, but rest in the Word. Your peace in hard times, the revelation you receive from Him...those things will speak volumes to those who don't yet know Him. Someday, when heaven and earth pass away, there will be something left...the Word of God. As a believer, you know the Word is your lifeline. Your wisdom, your comfort, your inspiration, your truth....it's all wrapped up in your love for the Word. In difficult days to come, hold fast to that truth...because many will be blind to it and seek to take your sight as well. When we see so many signals that we are living in the end times, it's easy to feel anxious. You may be anxious to see someone you love be saved, but rest in the Word. Your peace in hard times, the revelation you receive from Him...those things will speak volumes to those who don't yet know Him. Someday, when heaven and earth pass away, there will be something left...the Word of God. As a believer, you know the Word is your lifeline. Your wisdom, your comfort, your inspiration, your truth....it's all wrapped up in your love for the Word. In difficult days to come, hold fast to that truth...because many will be blind to it and seek to take your sight as well. When we see so many signals that we are living in the end times, it's easy to feel anxious. You may be anxious to see someone you love be saved, but rest in the Word. Your peace in hard times, the revelation you receive from Him...those things will speak volumes to those who don't yet know Him. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000002751/LFL20140801.mp35498684881367.mp3 Fri, 01 Aug 2014 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer We know that the Lord has a heart for the poor, the needy...the broken. But even more than that...He wants the unbeliever to come to know Him. He has a heart for the lost, and if we seek to have His heart also...we'll make sure that we are sharing the gospel at every turn. In His grace, He offers a period of time even after His return for unbelievers to come to Him. But, that time will be oppressed with all kinds of trials, and for the weak of spirit...it will be difficult. Why wait? Make sure your loved ones, your coworkers, and even your enemies, see a true and bright testimony of Jesus in all you do. It may be the thing that opens the door for Him in their lives. We know that the Lord has a heart for the poor, the needy...the broken. But even more than that...He wants the unbeliever to come to know Him. He has a heart for the lost, and if we seek to have His heart also...we'll make sure that we are sharing the gospel at every turn. In His grace, He offers a period of time even after His return for unbelievers to come to Him. But, that time will be oppressed with all kinds of trials, and for the weak of spirit...it will be difficult. Why wait? Make sure your loved ones, your coworkers, and even your enemies, see a true and bright testimony of Jesus in all you do. It may be the thing that opens the door for Him in their lives. We know that the Lord has a heart for the poor, the needy...the broken. But even more than that...He wants the unbeliever to come to know Him. He has a heart for the lost, and if we seek to have His heart also...we'll make sure that we are sharing the gospel at every turn. In His grace, He offers a period of time even after His return for unbelievers to come to Him. But, that time will be oppressed with all kinds of trials, and for the weak of spirit...it will be difficult. Why wait? Make sure your loved ones, your coworkers, and even your enemies, see a true and bright testimony of Jesus in all you do. It may be the thing that opens the door for Him in their lives. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000002752/LFL20140731.mp35498688e77e56.mp3 Thu, 31 Jul 2014 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer With all the information we have from Scripture telling about the Antichrist, it may seem impossible that people will be fooled. But Satan has been performing miracles and twisting God's words since the beginning of time. His works and demeanor will be deceptively close to the truth...but that facade will hide ugly lies. When a people are offered peace and prosperity during a time of wanting and unrest...it will be hard to say no. God, in all His wisdom, has given us His Word and all the knowledge it contains in order to be prepared for what's to come in the end times. But, each of us has to make a decision to take hold of it. With all the information we have from Scripture telling about the Antichrist, it may seem impossible that people will be fooled. But Satan has been performing miracles and twisting God's words since the beginning of time. His works and demeanor will be deceptively close to the truth...but that facade will hide ugly lies. When a people are offered peace and prosperity during a time of wanting and unrest...it will be hard to say no. God, in all His wisdom, has given us His Word and all the knowledge it contains in order to be prepared for what's to come in the end times. But, each of us has to make a decision to take hold of it. With all the information we have from Scripture telling about the Antichrist, it may seem impossible that people will be fooled. But Satan has been performing miracles and twisting God's words since the beginning of time. His works and demeanor will be deceptively close to the truth...but that facade will hide ugly lies. When a people are offered peace and prosperity during a time of wanting and unrest...it will be hard to say no. God, in all His wisdom, has given us His Word and all the knowledge it contains in order to be prepared for what's to come in the end times. But, each of us has to make a decision to take hold of it. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000002753/LFL20140730.mp3549868eb794bd.mp3 Wed, 30 Jul 2014 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer In the last days, there will be two places you can be: under God's wrath or under God's grace. There was a payment made for man's sin, but you still have to accept it, and live according to the Word. The other option is wrath, which God will pour out during the end times. If you are holding back...biding your time and not accepting the Lord, you are playing a dangerous game. Jesus' return will happen in the blink of an eye, with no warning. If you're choosing to live life the way you want, indulging your flesh, you're rejecting Him. There's no dabbling when it comes to faith in Christ. And when He returns, there will be a clear line drawn as to who is His. In the last days, there will be two places you can be: under God's wrath or under God's grace. There was a payment made for man's sin, but you still have to accept it, and live according to the Word. The other option is wrath, which God will pour out during the end times. If you are holding back...biding your time and not accepting the Lord, you are playing a dangerous game. Jesus' return will happen in the blink of an eye, with no warning. If you're choosing to live life the way you want, indulging your flesh, you're rejecting Him. There's no dabbling when it comes to faith in Christ. And when He returns, there will be a clear line drawn as to who is His. In the last days, there will be two places you can be: under God's wrath or under God's grace. There was a payment made for man's sin, but you still have to accept it, and live according to the Word. The other option is wrath, which God will pour out during the end times. If you are holding back...biding your time and not accepting the Lord, you are playing a dangerous game. Jesus' return will happen in the blink of an eye, with no warning. If you're choosing to live life the way you want, indulging your flesh, you're rejecting Him. There's no dabbling when it comes to faith in Christ. And when He returns, there will be a clear line drawn as to who is His. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000002754/LFL20140729.mp35498694373eaa.mp3 Tue, 29 Jul 2014 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer Most of us suffer from some form of procrastination, whether it's regarding our jobs, or school, or housework...everyone has something they put off, usually because it's unpleasant or difficult. Or, perhaps it's because you have the wrong perspective. People put off accepting the Lord for similar reasons. Serving Him requires dedication, a life change, a new heart. This isn't easy to achieve, which is why He has to work in us. But, we all have to make the decision to take action. If you think that giving your life to Jesus will take the fun out of it...you have the wrong perspective. Giving your life to Him will keep you from losing it. Most of us suffer from some form of procrastination, whether it's regarding our jobs, or school, or housework...everyone has something they put off, usually because it's unpleasant or difficult. Or, perhaps it's because you have the wrong perspective. People put off accepting the Lord for similar reasons. Serving Him requires dedication, a life change, a new heart. This isn't easy to achieve, which is why He has to work in us. But, we all have to make the decision to take action. If you think that giving your life to Jesus will take the fun out of it...you have the wrong perspective. Giving your life to Him will keep you from losing it. Most of us suffer from some form of procrastination, whether it's regarding our jobs, or school, or housework...everyone has something they put off, usually because it's unpleasant or difficult. Or, perhaps it's because you have the wrong perspective. People put off accepting the Lord for similar reasons. Serving Him requires dedication, a life change, a new heart. This isn't easy to achieve, which is why He has to work in us. But, we all have to make the decision to take action. If you think that giving your life to Jesus will take the fun out of it...you have the wrong perspective. Giving your life to Him will keep you from losing it. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000002755/LFL20140728.mp3549869f6959d7.mp3 Mon, 28 Jul 2014 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer Like a seedling that sits stagnant in the ground, receiving no nutrients or water so that it can grow, a superficial Christian has no root system. A strong wind can easily uproot them. As the end times draw near, things are going to get uglier for Christians. It's not speculation, but a scriptural fact. If your roots are weak, persecution and trouble will a pierce through a superficial heart. The troubles of the world distract people from from eternal truths, and if your relationship to Jesus is shallow, it won't be enough to hold you when those trials come. Now is the time to dig in to the Word, because one way or another, eternity is around the corner for all of us. Like a seedling that sits stagnant in the ground, receiving no nutrients or water so that it can grow, a superficial Christian has no root system. A strong wind can easily uproot them. As the end times draw near, things are going to get uglier for Christians. It's not speculation, but a scriptural fact. If your roots are weak, persecution and trouble will a pierce through a superficial heart. The troubles of the world distract people from from eternal truths, and if your relationship to Jesus is shallow, it won't be enough to hold you when those trials come. Now is the time to dig in to the Word, because one way or another, eternity is around the corner for all of us. Like a seedling that sits stagnant in the ground, receiving no nutrients or water so that it can grow, a superficial Christian has no root system. A strong wind can easily uproot them. As the end times draw near, things are going to get uglier for Christians. It's not speculation, but a scriptural fact. If your roots are weak, persecution and trouble will a pierce through a superficial heart. The troubles of the world distract people from from eternal truths, and if your relationship to Jesus is shallow, it won't be enough to hold you when those trials come. Now is the time to dig in to the Word, because one way or another, eternity is around the corner for all of us. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000002746/LFL20140725.mp3549866f925366.mp3 Fri, 25 Jul 2014 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer Nations have been trying to broker peace deals for generations...and just as many have been trying to circumvent them. It's a scriptural truth, that as long as the enemy is allowed to reign on the earth, there will be wars and conflict. No matter how much people desire peace, it is an impossibility until Jesus' return. Disasters, wars...all this conflict doesn't mean that God isn't in control. Everything up to now has played out just as the Father said it would, and will continue to do in the future. While times may be difficult, take comfort in the fact that you see your Lord fulfilling His promises. When His return draws near, you'll be at peace, even if the world isn't. Nations have been trying to broker peace deals for generations...and just as many have been trying to circumvent them. It's a scriptural truth, that as long as the enemy is allowed to reign on the earth, there will be wars and conflict. No matter how much people desire peace, it is an impossibility until Jesus' return. Disasters, wars...all this conflict doesn't mean that God isn't in control. Everything up to now has played out just as the Father said it would, and will continue to do in the future. While times may be difficult, take comfort in the fact that you see your Lord fulfilling His promises. When His return draws near, you'll be at peace, even if the world isn't. Nations have been trying to broker peace deals for generations...and just as many have been trying to circumvent them. It's a scriptural truth, that as long as the enemy is allowed to reign on the earth, there will be wars and conflict. No matter how much people desire peace, it is an impossibility until Jesus' return. Disasters, wars...all this conflict doesn't mean that God isn't in control. Everything up to now has played out just as the Father said it would, and will continue to do in the future. While times may be difficult, take comfort in the fact that you see your Lord fulfilling His promises. When His return draws near, you'll be at peace, even if the world isn't. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000002747/LFL20140724.mp3549867367b140.mp3 Thu, 24 Jul 2014 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer Death is a subject that very few people like to discuss, yet it's one that we all have to deal with eventually. Think about the things you spend time on, or think about, over the course of a week. Is it mostly errands, or projects...temporary goals? We all have responsibilities and goals in life, things that have to be done...but when the balance between the now and the eternal becomes one-sided, it's time to re-focus. If you are investing a lot of time in energy in this passing earthly life, start making it a practice to connect with Jesus. The more you make yourself available to Him to nurture your spiritual life, your focus will shift to things eternal and lasting. Death is a subject that very few people like to discuss, yet it's one that we all have to deal with eventually. Think about the things you spend time on, or think about, over the course of a week. Is it mostly errands, or projects...temporary goals? We all have responsibilities and goals in life, things that have to be done...but when the balance between the now and the eternal becomes one-sided, it's time to re-focus. If you are investing a lot of time in energy in this passing earthly life, start making it a practice to connect with Jesus. The more you make yourself available to Him to nurture your spiritual life, your focus will shift to things eternal and lasting. Death is a subject that very few people like to discuss, yet it's one that we all have to deal with eventually. Think about the things you spend time on, or think about, over the course of a week. Is it mostly errands, or projects...temporary goals? We all have responsibilities and goals in life, things that have to be done...but when the balance between the now and the eternal becomes one-sided, it's time to re-focus. If you are investing a lot of time in energy in this passing earthly life, start making it a practice to connect with Jesus. The more you make yourself available to Him to nurture your spiritual life, your focus will shift to things eternal and lasting. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000002748/LFL20140723.mp35498677665177.mp3 Wed, 23 Jul 2014 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer “Love your neighbor as yourself.” When you hear that exhortation, who do you picture? Although our actual neighbors, our co-workers, strangers, are all our neighbors...our closest neighbors are our spouses, our children, and fellow believers. When you think about the expectations of Christian love--patience, humility, gentleness—are you truly loving your neighbor as yourself? You've probably already failed in one of those areas today. But the Lord, He is patient, too. If you feel overwhelmed trying to meet the needs of your neighbors—your family, friends, others—it's the power of God's love that will help you to love them...even more than yourself. “Love your neighbor as yourself.” When you hear that exhortation, who do you picture? Although our actual neighbors, our co-workers, strangers, are all our neighbors...our closest neighbors are our spouses, our children, and fellow believers. When you think about the expectations of Christian love--patience, humility, gentleness—are you truly loving your neighbor as yourself? You've probably already failed in one of those areas today. But the Lord, He is patient, too. If you feel overwhelmed trying to meet the needs of your neighbors—your family, friends, others—it's the power of God's love that will help you to love them...even more than yourself. “Love your neighbor as yourself.” When you hear that exhortation, who do you picture? Although our actual neighbors, our co-workers, strangers, are all our neighbors...our closest neighbors are our spouses, our children, and fellow believers. When you think about the expectations of Christian love--patience, humility, gentleness—are you truly loving your neighbor as yourself? You've probably already failed in one of those areas today. But the Lord, He is patient, too. If you feel overwhelmed trying to meet the needs of your neighbors—your family, friends, others—it's the power of God's love that will help you to love them...even more than yourself. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000002749/LFL20140722.mp3549867b878ab8.mp3 Tue, 22 Jul 2014 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer When you accept Jesus, you don't get to pick and choose the parts of a righteous life that you'll accept or reject. You can't keep the sinful parts of your life and still be a follower of Christ. You're either in or you're out. Some people come to the Lord for forgiveness, but then purposefully go back to that same sinful situation. Then, they repent, then go back to sinning. It's a dangerous, vicious cycle. That belief—that you can accept Him as Savior but not as Lord—is a tool of deception that the enemy uses to make people feel like they are saved. If you've made a profession of faith, the true test of whether you are really saved will be the fruit you produce over time. When you accept Jesus, you don't get to pick and choose the parts of a righteous life that you'll accept or reject. You can't keep the sinful parts of your life and still be a follower of Christ. You're either in or you're out. Some people come to the Lord for forgiveness, but then purposefully go back to that same sinful situation. Then, they repent, then go back to sinning. It's a dangerous, vicious cycle. That belief—that you can accept Him as Savior but not as Lord—is a tool of deception that the enemy uses to make people feel like they are saved. If you've made a profession of faith, the true test of whether you are really saved will be the fruit you produce over time. When you accept Jesus, you don't get to pick and choose the parts of a righteous life that you'll accept or reject. You can't keep the sinful parts of your life and still be a follower of Christ. You're either in or you're out. Some people come to the Lord for forgiveness, but then purposefully go back to that same sinful situation. Then, they repent, then go back to sinning. It's a dangerous, vicious cycle. That belief—that you can accept Him as Savior but not as Lord—is a tool of deception that the enemy uses to make people feel like they are saved. If you've made a profession of faith, the true test of whether you are really saved will be the fruit you produce over time. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000002750/LFL20140721.mp3549867f8dd51d.mp3 Mon, 21 Jul 2014 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer For an individual whose entire identity is laid out across the most popular book in all of history, people still struggle with who Jesus is. That struggle is really with ourselves, our flesh. We have everything we need to know the Savior, but we still try to fit Him into our idea of who He ought to be. That was the case before the Son even became man...and it's the case now. Some churches actually discard Scripture in order to paint a new picture of Jesus, but most of us just re-interpret His Word to suit our own needs. Both are grievous errors. If you want to know who Jesus is, you submit to His authority, the Word, so that you can grow and mature under His care. For an individual whose entire identity is laid out across the most popular book in all of history, people still struggle with who Jesus is. That struggle is really with ourselves, our flesh. We have everything we need to know the Savior, but we still try to fit Him into our idea of who He ought to be. That was the case before the Son even became man...and it's the case now. Some churches actually discard Scripture in order to paint a new picture of Jesus, but most of us just re-interpret His Word to suit our own needs. Both are grievous errors. If you want to know who Jesus is, you submit to His authority, the Word, so that you can grow and mature under His care. For an individual whose entire identity is laid out across the most popular book in all of history, people still struggle with who Jesus is. That struggle is really with ourselves, our flesh. We have everything we need to know the Savior, but we still try to fit Him into our idea of who He ought to be. That was the case before the Son even became man...and it's the case now. Some churches actually discard Scripture in order to paint a new picture of Jesus, but most of us just re-interpret His Word to suit our own needs. Both are grievous errors. If you want to know who Jesus is, you submit to His authority, the Word, so that you can grow and mature under His care. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000002741/LFL20140718.mp3549865691daa3.mp3 Fri, 18 Jul 2014 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer There are more people living on earth right now than in any other time in history....yet loneliness still plagues so many people. Trying to fill that loneliness can lead some people into even darker places. You can surround yourself with the structure of religion, or try to do good through works, or go through the motions of a spiritual life...and still feel lonely. When you really let God in, He makes a home in your heart. A great joy comes with walking with Jesus...and loneliness gives way to intimacy. His comfort, His direction are now the driving force in your life, and that overflowing love will spill out, reaching the voids in the lives of others. There are more people living on earth right now than in any other time in history....yet loneliness still plagues so many people. Trying to fill that loneliness can lead some people into even darker places. You can surround yourself with the structure of religion, or try to do good through works, or go through the motions of a spiritual life...and still feel lonely. When you really let God in, He makes a home in your heart. A great joy comes with walking with Jesus...and loneliness gives way to intimacy. His comfort, His direction are now the driving force in your life, and that overflowing love will spill out, reaching the voids in the lives of others. There are more people living on earth right now than in any other time in history....yet loneliness still plagues so many people. Trying to fill that loneliness can lead some people into even darker places. You can surround yourself with the structure of religion, or try to do good through works, or go through the motions of a spiritual life...and still feel lonely. When you really let God in, He makes a home in your heart. A great joy comes with walking with Jesus...and loneliness gives way to intimacy. His comfort, His direction are now the driving force in your life, and that overflowing love will spill out, reaching the voids in the lives of others. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000002742/LFL20140717.mp3549865a4f2bcc.mp3 Thu, 17 Jul 2014 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer For many professing Christians today, spiritual life happens in one place...church. You go into a church building, sit and receive a sermon, sing some songs...then it's back to life for the six and a three-quarters remaining days of the week. If the Lord is worth so little time, it's a wonder why people bother at all. For many, it's for that feeling. Maybe the worship team chooses a favorite song, or there's a familiar reading. It's skimming the surface of faith, but never grasping it. God requires that we go all in. Believers can't be dabblers in the Word. From beginning to end, we need to know all of Him. Feelings are meaningless...devotion is not. For many professing Christians today, spiritual life happens in one place...church. You go into a church building, sit and receive a sermon, sing some songs...then it's back to life for the six and a three-quarters remaining days of the week. If the Lord is worth so little time, it's a wonder why people bother at all. For many, it's for that feeling. Maybe the worship team chooses a favorite song, or there's a familiar reading. It's skimming the surface of faith, but never grasping it. God requires that we go all in. Believers can't be dabblers in the Word. From beginning to end, we need to know all of Him. Feelings are meaningless...devotion is not. For many professing Christians today, spiritual life happens in one place...church. You go into a church building, sit and receive a sermon, sing some songs...then it's back to life for the six and a three-quarters remaining days of the week. If the Lord is worth so little time, it's a wonder why people bother at all. For many, it's for that feeling. Maybe the worship team chooses a favorite song, or there's a familiar reading. It's skimming the surface of faith, but never grasping it. God requires that we go all in. Believers can't be dabblers in the Word. From beginning to end, we need to know all of Him. Feelings are meaningless...devotion is not. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000002743/LFL20140716.mp3549865e488311.mp3 Wed, 16 Jul 2014 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer There is an entire industry built around attractive signage painted with verses from the Bible, or inspirational words about Jesus. People often put them up because those particular words evoke an emotion, usually warm and pleasant. The Word isn't meant to merely warm the heart, or provide temporary inspiration...it's designed to slice, divide, and cut away those parts of us that are in rebellion to it. True love for the Lord goes beyond collecting spiritual novelties or going along with meaningless traditions...it's a desire to know His Word so that we can be obedient, showing our love through our actions and desire to draw nearer to Him. There is an entire industry built around attractive signage painted with verses from the Bible, or inspirational words about Jesus. People often put them up because those particular words evoke an emotion, usually warm and pleasant. The Word isn't meant to merely warm the heart, or provide temporary inspiration...it's designed to slice, divide, and cut away those parts of us that are in rebellion to it. True love for the Lord goes beyond collecting spiritual novelties or going along with meaningless traditions...it's a desire to know His Word so that we can be obedient, showing our love through our actions and desire to draw nearer to Him. There is an entire industry built around attractive signage painted with verses from the Bible, or inspirational words about Jesus. People often put them up because those particular words evoke an emotion, usually warm and pleasant. The Word isn't meant to merely warm the heart, or provide temporary inspiration...it's designed to slice, divide, and cut away those parts of us that are in rebellion to it. True love for the Lord goes beyond collecting spiritual novelties or going along with meaningless traditions...it's a desire to know His Word so that we can be obedient, showing our love through our actions and desire to draw nearer to Him. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000002744/LFL20140715.mp3549866295c109.mp3 Tue, 15 Jul 2014 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer When you go to see a movie, you're there to be entertained...to enjoy a funny, interesting, or dramatic story...then you go home. When you go to church...is it for the same reason? Some pastors tell wonderful stories, weave captivating illustrations, communicate life lessons....but there is little mention of the Word. Withholding the preaching of the Word in a fellowship is to spiritually starve the congregation. The thing about the Word, is that the more you hear, the more you are led to continue seeking Him. When you are being fed, you go out and share with others...leading them to a place where they will be nurtured as well. At the heart of everything...is the Word. When you go to see a movie, you're there to be entertained...to enjoy a funny, interesting, or dramatic story...then you go home. When you go to church...is it for the same reason? Some pastors tell wonderful stories, weave captivating illustrations, communicate life lessons....but there is little mention of the Word. Withholding the preaching of the Word in a fellowship is to spiritually starve the congregation. The thing about the Word, is that the more you hear, the more you are led to continue seeking Him. When you are being fed, you go out and share with others...leading them to a place where they will be nurtured as well. At the heart of everything...is the Word. When you go to see a movie, you're there to be entertained...to enjoy a funny, interesting, or dramatic story...then you go home. When you go to church...is it for the same reason? Some pastors tell wonderful stories, weave captivating illustrations, communicate life lessons....but there is little mention of the Word. Withholding the preaching of the Word in a fellowship is to spiritually starve the congregation. The thing about the Word, is that the more you hear, the more you are led to continue seeking Him. When you are being fed, you go out and share with others...leading them to a place where they will be nurtured as well. At the heart of everything...is the Word. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000002745/LFL20140714.mp35498666731fbc.mp3 Mon, 14 Jul 2014 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer On the rare occasion that a portion of Scripture is cited in mainstream media, it's usually to prop up an idea or philosophy touted by man. In these instances, it's always to bolster the person, and not the Word. When you take a snippet of Scripture out of context and apply it to your own ideas, you change the Word...and that's a dangerous practice. When the Word is diluted or changed, it's no longer life to us, but death. The more time you spend in Scripture, the more you will understand who God is and what He's speaking to you. You won't have to wonder if what you're hearing out in the world is accurate, because you can measure it against the truth. On the rare occasion that a portion of Scripture is cited in mainstream media, it's usually to prop up an idea or philosophy touted by man. In these instances, it's always to bolster the person, and not the Word. When you take a snippet of Scripture out of context and apply it to your own ideas, you change the Word...and that's a dangerous practice. When the Word is diluted or changed, it's no longer life to us, but death. The more time you spend in Scripture, the more you will understand who God is and what He's speaking to you. You won't have to wonder if what you're hearing out in the world is accurate, because you can measure it against the truth. On the rare occasion that a portion of Scripture is cited in mainstream media, it's usually to prop up an idea or philosophy touted by man. In these instances, it's always to bolster the person, and not the Word. When you take a snippet of Scripture out of context and apply it to your own ideas, you change the Word...and that's a dangerous practice. When the Word is diluted or changed, it's no longer life to us, but death. The more time you spend in Scripture, the more you will understand who God is and what He's speaking to you. You won't have to wonder if what you're hearing out in the world is accurate, because you can measure it against the truth. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000002736/LFL20140711.mp3549863f8e6e9e.mp3 Fri, 11 Jul 2014 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer When you hear the word “tithe,” your mind probably goes to the words “money” or “ten percent.” But, what about your time? Work, hobbies, clubs, social activities...we can schedule ourselves to the brink, and have countless excuses about why we can't be involved with God's work in the church. From setting up chairs, to cleaning, to teaching classes...there are unlimited ways to minister through the giving of your time. For some, it's easier to give monetarily, time is so valuable. If you line up any of your excuses next to time that would glorify God, there's no question what the right choice should be. The witness you give through your time is priceless. When you hear the word “tithe,” your mind probably goes to the words “money” or “ten percent.” But, what about your time? Work, hobbies, clubs, social activities...we can schedule ourselves to the brink, and have countless excuses about why we can't be involved with God's work in the church. From setting up chairs, to cleaning, to teaching classes...there are unlimited ways to minister through the giving of your time. For some, it's easier to give monetarily, time is so valuable. If you line up any of your excuses next to time that would glorify God, there's no question what the right choice should be. The witness you give through your time is priceless. When you hear the word “tithe,” your mind probably goes to the words “money” or “ten percent.” But, what about your time? Work, hobbies, clubs, social activities...we can schedule ourselves to the brink, and have countless excuses about why we can't be involved with God's work in the church. From setting up chairs, to cleaning, to teaching classes...there are unlimited ways to minister through the giving of your time. For some, it's easier to give monetarily, time is so valuable. If you line up any of your excuses next to time that would glorify God, there's no question what the right choice should be. The witness you give through your time is priceless. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000002737/LFL20140710.mp3549864434c0a9.mp3 Thu, 10 Jul 2014 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer Imagine sitting down for a meal with someone that you love and care for. You put all of the food in front of yourself, and when the person asks for some you say, “Let me just eat what I can, then you can have what's left over.” What a horrible way to treat someone you love! That's what we do to God when we give him our leftovers. He desires the firstfruits of our labor...and He deserves it. After all, everything we have is all because of Him. Not only will He be honored by your giving, He will surely bless a giving heart. But, don't give with a resentful spirit. That's like reluctantly giving your loved one some crumbs and then glaring at them as they eat. Imagine sitting down for a meal with someone that you love and care for. You put all of the food in front of yourself, and when the person asks for some you say, “Let me just eat what I can, then you can have what's left over.” What a horrible way to treat someone you love! That's what we do to God when we give him our leftovers. He desires the firstfruits of our labor...and He deserves it. After all, everything we have is all because of Him. Not only will He be honored by your giving, He will surely bless a giving heart. But, don't give with a resentful spirit. That's like reluctantly giving your loved one some crumbs and then glaring at them as they eat. Imagine sitting down for a meal with someone that you love and care for. You put all of the food in front of yourself, and when the person asks for some you say, “Let me just eat what I can, then you can have what's left over.” What a horrible way to treat someone you love! That's what we do to God when we give him our leftovers. He desires the firstfruits of our labor...and He deserves it. After all, everything we have is all because of Him. Not only will He be honored by your giving, He will surely bless a giving heart. But, don't give with a resentful spirit. That's like reluctantly giving your loved one some crumbs and then glaring at them as they eat. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000002738/LFL20140709.mp3549864844fcde.mp3 Wed, 09 Jul 2014 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer We're taught to respect authority from the time we're young. As adults, we enter the working world and must respect the authority of those in positions over us. Imagine if your boss asked you to adjust some numbers a wee bit to please his bosses...what then? As a believer there is an authority that trumps any human one: God. If you're ever in a situation where there's a question...go to the Word. God's Word has the final say, because above all, we are to be obedient to Him. If we honor that, He will use our witness and bless our commitment to the truth. Any consequences that we could face for standing for what's right are nothing compared to His blessings. We're taught to respect authority from the time we're young. As adults, we enter the working world and must respect the authority of those in positions over us. Imagine if your boss asked you to adjust some numbers a wee bit to please his bosses...what then? As a believer there is an authority that trumps any human one: God. If you're ever in a situation where there's a question...go to the Word. God's Word has the final say, because above all, we are to be obedient to Him. If we honor that, He will use our witness and bless our commitment to the truth. Any consequences that we could face for standing for what's right are nothing compared to His blessings. We're taught to respect authority from the time we're young. As adults, we enter the working world and must respect the authority of those in positions over us. Imagine if your boss asked you to adjust some numbers a wee bit to please his bosses...what then? As a believer there is an authority that trumps any human one: God. If you're ever in a situation where there's a question...go to the Word. God's Word has the final say, because above all, we are to be obedient to Him. If we honor that, He will use our witness and bless our commitment to the truth. Any consequences that we could face for standing for what's right are nothing compared to His blessings. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000002739/LFL20140708.mp3549864c362b17.mp3 Tue, 08 Jul 2014 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer The capstone is a vital component to a piece of architecture that would crumble and totally fail without it. One piece. Jesus is that capstone for us. Without Him, our lives will break down...whether it's spiritually, physically or emotionally. We have all been given the responsibility of coming to know Him...only we can make that choice for ourselves. But, that doesn't mean we should just stand by and watch as unbelievers continue on through life without the assurance of salvation. Reach out to the lost, time and time again, just as the Lord has done with us through our lives. Eventually, the message will hit them at the right time, in the right place...the heart. The capstone is a vital component to a piece of architecture that would crumble and totally fail without it. One piece. Jesus is that capstone for us. Without Him, our lives will break down...whether it's spiritually, physically or emotionally. We have all been given the responsibility of coming to know Him...only we can make that choice for ourselves. But, that doesn't mean we should just stand by and watch as unbelievers continue on through life without the assurance of salvation. Reach out to the lost, time and time again, just as the Lord has done with us through our lives. Eventually, the message will hit them at the right time, in the right place...the heart. The capstone is a vital component to a piece of architecture that would crumble and totally fail without it. One piece. Jesus is that capstone for us. Without Him, our lives will break down...whether it's spiritually, physically or emotionally. We have all been given the responsibility of coming to know Him...only we can make that choice for ourselves. But, that doesn't mean we should just stand by and watch as unbelievers continue on through life without the assurance of salvation. Reach out to the lost, time and time again, just as the Lord has done with us through our lives. Eventually, the message will hit them at the right time, in the right place...the heart. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000002740/LFL20140707.mp3549865034ca7e.mp3 Mon, 07 Jul 2014 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer There are always those folks who only attend church on holidays, and live out their lives with only a passing reference to the Lord now and then. If that's you...your life is totally inconsistent. Partitioning off parts of your life will only create discord and hypocrisy. God has extended an offer of salvation to you...to wash away your scarlet sins and create something new, as white as snow. After repentance comes obedience...and a beautiful, harmonious life as a follower of Christ. Unlike our own natures, God is willing to forgive and forget, where we might only hold onto bitterness and resentment. What an amazing gift...to forgive all of that. There are always those folks who only attend church on holidays, and live out their lives with only a passing reference to the Lord now and then. If that's you...your life is totally inconsistent. Partitioning off parts of your life will only create discord and hypocrisy. God has extended an offer of salvation to you...to wash away your scarlet sins and create something new, as white as snow. After repentance comes obedience...and a beautiful, harmonious life as a follower of Christ. Unlike our own natures, God is willing to forgive and forget, where we might only hold onto bitterness and resentment. What an amazing gift...to forgive all of that. There are always those folks who only attend church on holidays, and live out their lives with only a passing reference to the Lord now and then. If that's you...your life is totally inconsistent. Partitioning off parts of your life will only create discord and hypocrisy. God has extended an offer of salvation to you...to wash away your scarlet sins and create something new, as white as snow. After repentance comes obedience...and a beautiful, harmonious life as a follower of Christ. Unlike our own natures, God is willing to forgive and forget, where we might only hold onto bitterness and resentment. What an amazing gift...to forgive all of that. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000002719/LFL20140704.mp3549703de23aeb.mp3 Fri, 04 Jul 2014 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer When kids are little, they are constantly pushing boundaries, testing their parents...seeing what they can get away with. Parents don't just throw up their hands, saying, “Well, that's a loss, I guess I'll find another kid.” No, they keep trying to bring the child to an understanding about where that rebelliousness comes from, and to repentance. God has done the same with His people throughout history. He watches them fall away, and then reaches out His hand to try and bring them back. Even after repeated rejections, He is patient. Our country also continually rejects the Lord's offer of salvation. Eventually, His hand will withdraw, and his offer stop coming. When kids are little, they are constantly pushing boundaries, testing their parents...seeing what they can get away with. Parents don't just throw up their hands, saying, “Well, that's a loss, I guess I'll find another kid.” No, they keep trying to bring the child to an understanding about where that rebelliousness comes from, and to repentance. God has done the same with His people throughout history. He watches them fall away, and then reaches out His hand to try and bring them back. Even after repeated rejections, He is patient. Our country also continually rejects the Lord's offer of salvation. Eventually, His hand will withdraw, and his offer stop coming. When kids are little, they are constantly pushing boundaries, testing their parents...seeing what they can get away with. Parents don't just throw up their hands, saying, “Well, that's a loss, I guess I'll find another kid.” No, they keep trying to bring the child to an understanding about where that rebelliousness comes from, and to repentance. God has done the same with His people throughout history. He watches them fall away, and then reaches out His hand to try and bring them back. Even after repeated rejections, He is patient. Our country also continually rejects the Lord's offer of salvation. Eventually, His hand will withdraw, and his offer stop coming. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000002720/LFL20140703.mp35497045a45f1b.mp3 Thu, 03 Jul 2014 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer Sunday school classes, Christian school, Bible stories, Christian cartoons...you may feel pretty good about the way you've filled your kids' days with 'good' influences. All those things are fine...but they won't shape your child into a Christian. The testimony of your life will be a far greater influence on their openness to the Gospel. If you aren't living your life in a way that communicates God's authority, then your children will discount Christianity as a valid way to live. But, if your children see you making decisions based on truth, and whether or not those choices are pleasing to God, they'll see the value in living under a covering of truth and grace. Sunday school classes, Christian school, Bible stories, Christian cartoons...you may feel pretty good about the way you've filled your kids' days with 'good' influences. All those things are fine...but they won't shape your child into a Christian. The testimony of your life will be a far greater influence on their openness to the Gospel. If you aren't living your life in a way that communicates God's authority, then your children will discount Christianity as a valid way to live. But, if your children see you making decisions based on truth, and whether or not those choices are pleasing to God, they'll see the value in living under a covering of truth and grace. Sunday school classes, Christian school, Bible stories, Christian cartoons...you may feel pretty good about the way you've filled your kids' days with 'good' influences. All those things are fine...but they won't shape your child into a Christian. The testimony of your life will be a far greater influence on their openness to the Gospel. If you aren't living your life in a way that communicates God's authority, then your children will discount Christianity as a valid way to live. But, if your children see you making decisions based on truth, and whether or not those choices are pleasing to God, they'll see the value in living under a covering of truth and grace. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000002721/LFL20140702.mp3549704a8e2c96.mp3 Wed, 02 Jul 2014 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer Imagine that you've been working towards a specific goal for some time. You're about to reach it, but then something happens in your life to derail you from that path. Eventually, you're able to pick yourself up and move on, maybe to something even better. If you are living under God's authority, those kinds of life changes can happen when you start moving out from under the umbrella of His guidance. When we try to steer our lives on a course that we feel suits us, we forget that God has a much clearer, broader perspective. Being knocked out of the driver's seat isn't pleasant, but in the passenger's seat you can be relaxed and secure. Imagine that you've been working towards a specific goal for some time. You're about to reach it, but then something happens in your life to derail you from that path. Eventually, you're able to pick yourself up and move on, maybe to something even better. If you are living under God's authority, those kinds of life changes can happen when you start moving out from under the umbrella of His guidance. When we try to steer our lives on a course that we feel suits us, we forget that God has a much clearer, broader perspective. Being knocked out of the driver's seat isn't pleasant, but in the passenger's seat you can be relaxed and secure. Imagine that you've been working towards a specific goal for some time. You're about to reach it, but then something happens in your life to derail you from that path. Eventually, you're able to pick yourself up and move on, maybe to something even better. If you are living under God's authority, those kinds of life changes can happen when you start moving out from under the umbrella of His guidance. When we try to steer our lives on a course that we feel suits us, we forget that God has a much clearer, broader perspective. Being knocked out of the driver's seat isn't pleasant, but in the passenger's seat you can be relaxed and secure. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000002722/LFL20140701.mp3549704ebcbdc2.mp3 Tue, 01 Jul 2014 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer There are churches today that operate from their own power, doing their own thing, all in the name of God...but without His authority. That's a weak church, and there's no truth in it. That's why Jesus was such a threat to the religious establishment in His time...His words and actions had power. That power revealed the impotence of those corrupt leaders. If a church is truly seeking after the Lord, taking instruction from the Word and focused on knowing the truth...it will be evidenced by the powerful witness it brings to people, changing lives in a real way. The church without His authority may be big, flashy...but will fall like a house of cards. There are churches today that operate from their own power, doing their own thing, all in the name of God...but without His authority. That's a weak church, and there's no truth in it. That's why Jesus was such a threat to the religious establishment in His time...His words and actions had power. That power revealed the impotence of those corrupt leaders. If a church is truly seeking after the Lord, taking instruction from the Word and focused on knowing the truth...it will be evidenced by the powerful witness it brings to people, changing lives in a real way. The church without His authority may be big, flashy...but will fall like a house of cards. There are churches today that operate from their own power, doing their own thing, all in the name of God...but without His authority. That's a weak church, and there's no truth in it. That's why Jesus was such a threat to the religious establishment in His time...His words and actions had power. That power revealed the impotence of those corrupt leaders. If a church is truly seeking after the Lord, taking instruction from the Word and focused on knowing the truth...it will be evidenced by the powerful witness it brings to people, changing lives in a real way. The church without His authority may be big, flashy...but will fall like a house of cards. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000002723/LFL20140630.mp354970531bd276.mp3 Mon, 30 Jun 2014 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer When you go to God in prayer, do you already have an idea of how He could answer it for you? We often have an agenda, especially when it comes to the desires of our hearts. But, if you can let go of that selfish desire and earnestly seek His will—whatever that might be—He will hear your wants as well as your needs. Imagine a child hands you a map of the route they're going to take to get to school. It's full of dangerous crossings...but also passes by a candy shop. Wouldn't you still send them the safer way, even if it meant missing out on candy? Our will can blind us to things that God can see, so trust that He will do what's best. When you go to God in prayer, do you already have an idea of how He could answer it for you? We often have an agenda, especially when it comes to the desires of our hearts. But, if you can let go of that selfish desire and earnestly seek His will—whatever that might be—He will hear your wants as well as your needs. Imagine a child hands you a map of the route they're going to take to get to school. It's full of dangerous crossings...but also passes by a candy shop. Wouldn't you still send them the safer way, even if it meant missing out on candy? Our will can blind us to things that God can see, so trust that He will do what's best. When you go to God in prayer, do you already have an idea of how He could answer it for you? We often have an agenda, especially when it comes to the desires of our hearts. But, if you can let go of that selfish desire and earnestly seek His will—whatever that might be—He will hear your wants as well as your needs. Imagine a child hands you a map of the route they're going to take to get to school. It's full of dangerous crossings...but also passes by a candy shop. Wouldn't you still send them the safer way, even if it meant missing out on candy? Our will can blind us to things that God can see, so trust that He will do what's best. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000002713/LFL20140627.mp354970220b9ec9.mp3 Fri, 27 Jun 2014 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer Imagine if maps were drawn so that you could only see what was immediately in front of you. You could easily be derailed by a sharp turn if you were unprepared for it. God has a bird's eye view of our lives. He can see the mountains in our way, but from where He's coming from, moving them would be like flicking pebbles. It's said that the power of prayer can move mountains...but, how can that happen if you have a stagnant prayer life? Open up communication between you and God by removing all of the sin and unforgiveness that's built up between you. Then, have faith that the Lord will accomplish what's best for you, no matter what His answer. Imagine if maps were drawn so that you could only see what was immediately in front of you. You could easily be derailed by a sharp turn if you were unprepared for it. God has a bird's eye view of our lives. He can see the mountains in our way, but from where He's coming from, moving them would be like flicking pebbles. It's said that the power of prayer can move mountains...but, how can that happen if you have a stagnant prayer life? Open up communication between you and God by removing all of the sin and unforgiveness that's built up between you. Then, have faith that the Lord will accomplish what's best for you, no matter what His answer. Imagine if maps were drawn so that you could only see what was immediately in front of you. You could easily be derailed by a sharp turn if you were unprepared for it. God has a bird's eye view of our lives. He can see the mountains in our way, but from where He's coming from, moving them would be like flicking pebbles. It's said that the power of prayer can move mountains...but, how can that happen if you have a stagnant prayer life? Open up communication between you and God by removing all of the sin and unforgiveness that's built up between you. Then, have faith that the Lord will accomplish what's best for you, no matter what His answer. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000002714/LFL20140626.mp354970273dc3a8.mp3 Thu, 26 Jun 2014 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer In our celebrity-obsessed culture, it's easy to feel like we know these figures in the spotlight, just from seeing their faces so often, or reading an interview or two. Many people are duped into thinking they know God in the same way. But, truly knowing Him goes far beyond memorizing a few prayers, or participating in weekly rituals. To know God, you communicate with Him. Through prayer and through the Word, you come to know His character, His heart, His truth. You'll hear from Him, and it will be so much better than that imaginary persona you thought you knew. In our celebrity-obsessed culture, it's easy to feel like we know these figures in the spotlight, just from seeing their faces so often, or reading an interview or two. Many people are duped into thinking they know God in the same way. But, truly knowing Him goes far beyond memorizing a few prayers, or participating in weekly rituals. To know God, you communicate with Him. Through prayer and through the Word, you come to know His character, His heart, His truth. You'll hear from Him, and it will be so much better than that imaginary persona you thought you knew. In our celebrity-obsessed culture, it's easy to feel like we know these figures in the spotlight, just from seeing their faces so often, or reading an interview or two. Many people are duped into thinking they know God in the same way. But, truly knowing Him goes far beyond memorizing a few prayers, or participating in weekly rituals. To know God, you communicate with Him. Through prayer and through the Word, you come to know His character, His heart, His truth. You'll hear from Him, and it will be so much better than that imaginary persona you thought you knew. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000002715/LFL20140625.mp3549702b0b5129.mp3 Wed, 25 Jun 2014 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer Imagine your best friend lives across the country, so you usually speak by phone. Every week, you unburden your frustrations and share your blessings. After years of communication, your friend needs to confess something. All this time, he has been setting the phone down in order to catch up on little jobs around the house. You realize then, that you had been doing all the talking. In prayer, we may do a lot of the talking, but it's just as important that we hear from the Lord. Ask Him to reveal His heart to you. He has a lot of things He needs you to know. Imagine your best friend lives across the country, so you usually speak by phone. Every week, you unburden your frustrations and share your blessings. After years of communication, your friend needs to confess something. All this time, he has been setting the phone down in order to catch up on little jobs around the house. You realize then, that you had been doing all the talking. In prayer, we may do a lot of the talking, but it's just as important that we hear from the Lord. Ask Him to reveal His heart to you. He has a lot of things He needs you to know. Imagine your best friend lives across the country, so you usually speak by phone. Every week, you unburden your frustrations and share your blessings. After years of communication, your friend needs to confess something. All this time, he has been setting the phone down in order to catch up on little jobs around the house. You realize then, that you had been doing all the talking. In prayer, we may do a lot of the talking, but it's just as important that we hear from the Lord. Ask Him to reveal His heart to you. He has a lot of things He needs you to know. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000002716/LFL20140624.mp3549702f820ace.mp3 Tue, 24 Jun 2014 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer Hearing the story of Jesus clearing out the temple of all the sellers and money-changers kindles emotion in us. We love stories of vindication, of justice being served...and perhaps, we imagine that story taking place in some churches we've seen today. When greed becomes the motivation for religion, it keeps people from the kingdom of God. Non-believers see hypocritical leaders, people who are seeking the Lord turn back when they see the church is no different from the world. The power of prayer will always trump the power of the dollar, make sure the right one is number one. Hearing the story of Jesus clearing out the temple of all the sellers and money-changers kindles emotion in us. We love stories of vindication, of justice being served...and perhaps, we imagine that story taking place in some churches we've seen today. When greed becomes the motivation for religion, it keeps people from the kingdom of God. Non-believers see hypocritical leaders, people who are seeking the Lord turn back when they see the church is no different from the world. The power of prayer will always trump the power of the dollar, make sure the right one is number one. Hearing the story of Jesus clearing out the temple of all the sellers and money-changers kindles emotion in us. We love stories of vindication, of justice being served...and perhaps, we imagine that story taking place in some churches we've seen today. When greed becomes the motivation for religion, it keeps people from the kingdom of God. Non-believers see hypocritical leaders, people who are seeking the Lord turn back when they see the church is no different from the world. The power of prayer will always trump the power of the dollar, make sure the right one is number one. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000002717/Processing....mp3 Mon, 23 Jun 2014 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer When you think back to when you were little, you probably remember a time where everything felt possible...you imagined yourself as a superhero, a king, a queen...a hero. As you grew, that grandiosity faded, and you began to recognize yourself as an ordinary person. But, God doesn't see believers that way. As Christians, we possess unlimited potential to help save lives. As disciples of the Word, our lives are a testimony to a lost world. The gospel message, delivered through us, can alter the course of a person's life forever. See? You did become a superhero after all. When you think back to when you were little, you probably remember a time where everything felt possible...you imagined yourself as a superhero, a king, a queen...a hero. As you grew, that grandiosity faded, and you began to recognize yourself as an ordinary person. But, God doesn't see believers that way. As Christians, we possess unlimited potential to help save lives. As disciples of the Word, our lives are a testimony to a lost world. The gospel message, delivered through us, can alter the course of a person's life forever. See? You did become a superhero after all. When you think back to when you were little, you probably remember a time where everything felt possible...you imagined yourself as a superhero, a king, a queen...a hero. As you grew, that grandiosity faded, and you began to recognize yourself as an ordinary person. But, God doesn't see believers that way. As Christians, we possess unlimited potential to help save lives. As disciples of the Word, our lives are a testimony to a lost world. The gospel message, delivered through us, can alter the course of a person's life forever. See? You did become a superhero after all. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000002708/LFL20140620.mp354946e9fc81cd.mp3 Fri, 20 Jun 2014 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer If you look around at churches today, you may see beautiful buildings, uplifting choirs, choreographed programs... impressive, but it's all just a show if God is nowhere to be found in it. Like a fig tree with gorgeous green leaves and no fruit, a church becomes dead religion if the spirit is absent from it. The Word is vital to growing that fruit. In learning about the character of God, believers are nurtured to be disciples, living out a picture of Jesus for the world around. A tree that bears fruit draws in the hungry, but a fruitless tree is no good to anyone. If you look around at churches today, you may see beautiful buildings, uplifting choirs, choreographed programs... impressive, but it's all just a show if God is nowhere to be found in it. Like a fig tree with gorgeous green leaves and no fruit, a church becomes dead religion if the spirit is absent from it. The Word is vital to growing that fruit. In learning about the character of God, believers are nurtured to be disciples, living out a picture of Jesus for the world around. A tree that bears fruit draws in the hungry, but a fruitless tree is no good to anyone. If you look around at churches today, you may see beautiful buildings, uplifting choirs, choreographed programs... impressive, but it's all just a show if God is nowhere to be found in it. Like a fig tree with gorgeous green leaves and no fruit, a church becomes dead religion if the spirit is absent from it. The Word is vital to growing that fruit. In learning about the character of God, believers are nurtured to be disciples, living out a picture of Jesus for the world around. A tree that bears fruit draws in the hungry, but a fruitless tree is no good to anyone. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000002709/LFL20140619.mp354946eeccf6b3.mp3 Thu, 19 Jun 2014 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer Imagine you are asked to make a list of the things the Lord has blessed you with. What would it mostly consist of? We may have many material blessings, but nothing compares to the biggest gift of all: Salvation. We are called to be good stewards of our bodies and our homes...but all those temporary things will eventually pass away. The Lord wants to nurture our spirits, maturing us and cultivating our hearts. Don't be distracted by material things at the cost of your spiritual well-being. We are meant to live eternally with the Lord, not to live briefly and fade away. Imagine you are asked to make a list of the things the Lord has blessed you with. What would it mostly consist of? We may have many material blessings, but nothing compares to the biggest gift of all: Salvation. We are called to be good stewards of our bodies and our homes...but all those temporary things will eventually pass away. The Lord wants to nurture our spirits, maturing us and cultivating our hearts. Don't be distracted by material things at the cost of your spiritual well-being. We are meant to live eternally with the Lord, not to live briefly and fade away. Imagine you are asked to make a list of the things the Lord has blessed you with. What would it mostly consist of? We may have many material blessings, but nothing compares to the biggest gift of all: Salvation. We are called to be good stewards of our bodies and our homes...but all those temporary things will eventually pass away. The Lord wants to nurture our spirits, maturing us and cultivating our hearts. Don't be distracted by material things at the cost of your spiritual well-being. We are meant to live eternally with the Lord, not to live briefly and fade away. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000002710/LFL20140618.mp354946f3b05c26.mp3 Wed, 18 Jun 2014 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer Imagine you are in school. You're assigned to read a section out of the textbook, but when you sit down to read, you find yourself reading the same paragraph over and over and over...and it never sinks in. Has this ever happened to you in church? Your mind wanders off, you think about other things...and before you know it, everyone is headed for the door. Although it's probably happened to all of us at some time...this kind of distractedness shouldn't become a habit for the believer. Just being present at church means nothing...be there to soak in the Word, for fellowship, and worship. Imagine you are in school. You're assigned to read a section out of the textbook, but when you sit down to read, you find yourself reading the same paragraph over and over and over...and it never sinks in. Has this ever happened to you in church? Your mind wanders off, you think about other things...and before you know it, everyone is headed for the door. Although it's probably happened to all of us at some time...this kind of distractedness shouldn't become a habit for the believer. Just being present at church means nothing...be there to soak in the Word, for fellowship, and worship. Imagine you are in school. You're assigned to read a section out of the textbook, but when you sit down to read, you find yourself reading the same paragraph over and over and over...and it never sinks in. Has this ever happened to you in church? Your mind wanders off, you think about other things...and before you know it, everyone is headed for the door. Although it's probably happened to all of us at some time...this kind of distractedness shouldn't become a habit for the believer. Just being present at church means nothing...be there to soak in the Word, for fellowship, and worship. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000002711/LFL20140617.mp354946f962be7e.mp3 Tue, 17 Jun 2014 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer As American consumers, we are bombarded daily with messages about the latest drugs and treatments meant to help with various ailments. There is something that most of us suffer from that can lead to all sorts of problems...stress and anxiety. When stress is left to pile up and drown us, it takes a toll on our bodies and spirits. But, as believers, we should know that God is always in control. He wants nothing less than to prosper us and to give us peace in our lives. Not only does He know our future, He knows the future of the world as well. Let your rest be in Him. As American consumers, we are bombarded daily with messages about the latest drugs and treatments meant to help with various ailments. There is something that most of us suffer from that can lead to all sorts of problems...stress and anxiety. When stress is left to pile up and drown us, it takes a toll on our bodies and spirits. But, as believers, we should know that God is always in control. He wants nothing less than to prosper us and to give us peace in our lives. Not only does He know our future, He knows the future of the world as well. Let your rest be in Him. As American consumers, we are bombarded daily with messages about the latest drugs and treatments meant to help with various ailments. There is something that most of us suffer from that can lead to all sorts of problems...stress and anxiety. When stress is left to pile up and drown us, it takes a toll on our bodies and spirits. But, as believers, we should know that God is always in control. He wants nothing less than to prosper us and to give us peace in our lives. Not only does He know our future, He knows the future of the world as well. Let your rest be in Him. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000002712/LFL20140616.mp35494700851bcd.mp3 Mon, 16 Jun 2014 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer In the television show, “Let's Make a Deal,” contestants try to get the most valuable prize possible, simply by guessing where the prize is hidden. In life, people like to get something for nothing...and many approach God with the same expectation. At times, many have looked to the Lord for a quick fix...a solution for an immediate problem. They don't want to affect broad change in their lives, which is the message of the gospel! Jesus wants to help us, to give us a new heart and live a better life...but our agenda clashes with His. The bigger the sacrifice, the more valuable it is. In the television show, “Let's Make a Deal,” contestants try to get the most valuable prize possible, simply by guessing where the prize is hidden. In life, people like to get something for nothing...and many approach God with the same expectation. At times, many have looked to the Lord for a quick fix...a solution for an immediate problem. They don't want to affect broad change in their lives, which is the message of the gospel! Jesus wants to help us, to give us a new heart and live a better life...but our agenda clashes with His. The bigger the sacrifice, the more valuable it is. In the television show, “Let's Make a Deal,” contestants try to get the most valuable prize possible, simply by guessing where the prize is hidden. In life, people like to get something for nothing...and many approach God with the same expectation. At times, many have looked to the Lord for a quick fix...a solution for an immediate problem. They don't want to affect broad change in their lives, which is the message of the gospel! Jesus wants to help us, to give us a new heart and live a better life...but our agenda clashes with His. The bigger the sacrifice, the more valuable it is. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000002703/LFL20140613.mp354946d0bcda26.mp3 Fri, 13 Jun 2014 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer When an animal is in danger, it will go to great lengths to get out of a bad situation, sometimes harming themselves in the process. When people are hurting and in need...they'll also seek a way out. The desperation of rock bottom can lead a person through darkness and sometimes result in permanent scars. The only sure way out of the mess of our own lives is to let Jesus come in and take over. If we ask Him, with one feel swoop He can clear out the sin and misery and help us to build a better life. But, why wait for rock bottom? Let Jesus save your life. When an animal is in danger, it will go to great lengths to get out of a bad situation, sometimes harming themselves in the process. When people are hurting and in need...they'll also seek a way out. The desperation of rock bottom can lead a person through darkness and sometimes result in permanent scars. The only sure way out of the mess of our own lives is to let Jesus come in and take over. If we ask Him, with one feel swoop He can clear out the sin and misery and help us to build a better life. But, why wait for rock bottom? Let Jesus save your life. When an animal is in danger, it will go to great lengths to get out of a bad situation, sometimes harming themselves in the process. When people are hurting and in need...they'll also seek a way out. The desperation of rock bottom can lead a person through darkness and sometimes result in permanent scars. The only sure way out of the mess of our own lives is to let Jesus come in and take over. If we ask Him, with one feel swoop He can clear out the sin and misery and help us to build a better life. But, why wait for rock bottom? Let Jesus save your life. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000002704/LFL20140612.mp354946d5158d36.mp3 Thu, 12 Jun 2014 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer Imagine you're trying to build a shed. You have the directions, but it's clearly a two-person job. There are neighbors on both sides of you who are master carpenters, but you don't call them...you decide to just sit there with the directions. Many of us know about Jesus, we have a Bible...but we neglect to call on Him for help. With Him, we can discern the Word and apply it to our lives, building a strong faith. If we don't call on someone more knowledgeable about construction, the shed won't get built. If we don't accept Jesus, nothing will get accomplished. Imagine you're trying to build a shed. You have the directions, but it's clearly a two-person job. There are neighbors on both sides of you who are master carpenters, but you don't call them...you decide to just sit there with the directions. Many of us know about Jesus, we have a Bible...but we neglect to call on Him for help. With Him, we can discern the Word and apply it to our lives, building a strong faith. If we don't call on someone more knowledgeable about construction, the shed won't get built. If we don't accept Jesus, nothing will get accomplished. Imagine you're trying to build a shed. You have the directions, but it's clearly a two-person job. There are neighbors on both sides of you who are master carpenters, but you don't call them...you decide to just sit there with the directions. Many of us know about Jesus, we have a Bible...but we neglect to call on Him for help. With Him, we can discern the Word and apply it to our lives, building a strong faith. If we don't call on someone more knowledgeable about construction, the shed won't get built. If we don't accept Jesus, nothing will get accomplished. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000002705/LFL20140611.mp354946da454b72.mp3 Wed, 11 Jun 2014 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer As believers, we are assured that we will receive eternal life...and eternal rewards in heaven. But, are you still on board when Scripture also tells about the persecution that Jesus' followers will face on His account? Some of Jesus' own disciples got caught up in arguing over who would sit next to the Lord in eternity...instead of focusing on their mission now. Don't get so comfortable with your own salvation that you neglect to reach out to others. It's our mission and responsibility to spread the word of salvation to as many people as we can, even in the face of rejection. As believers, we are assured that we will receive eternal life...and eternal rewards in heaven. But, are you still on board when Scripture also tells about the persecution that Jesus' followers will face on His account? Some of Jesus' own disciples got caught up in arguing over who would sit next to the Lord in eternity...instead of focusing on their mission now. Don't get so comfortable with your own salvation that you neglect to reach out to others. It's our mission and responsibility to spread the word of salvation to as many people as we can, even in the face of rejection. As believers, we are assured that we will receive eternal life...and eternal rewards in heaven. But, are you still on board when Scripture also tells about the persecution that Jesus' followers will face on His account? Some of Jesus' own disciples got caught up in arguing over who would sit next to the Lord in eternity...instead of focusing on their mission now. Don't get so comfortable with your own salvation that you neglect to reach out to others. It's our mission and responsibility to spread the word of salvation to as many people as we can, even in the face of rejection. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000002706/LFL20140610.mp354946df2bee22.mp3 Tue, 10 Jun 2014 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer If you've ever attended a committee meeting, or a board meeting...some kind of gathering with many people...you have probably experienced disunity and disagreement. Many people means many opinions...and most of the time, people are committed to getting their way. This kind of selfish ambition is so destructive among a body of believers. Disunity works against the purposes of the gospel. This means that we all have to give up our own ideas of how things should go and instead: Seek the Lord. If we are all on His page, we are together, unified. If you've ever attended a committee meeting, or a board meeting...some kind of gathering with many people...you have probably experienced disunity and disagreement. Many people means many opinions...and most of the time, people are committed to getting their way. This kind of selfish ambition is so destructive among a body of believers. Disunity works against the purposes of the gospel. This means that we all have to give up our own ideas of how things should go and instead: Seek the Lord. If we are all on His page, we are together, unified. If you've ever attended a committee meeting, or a board meeting...some kind of gathering with many people...you have probably experienced disunity and disagreement. Many people means many opinions...and most of the time, people are committed to getting their way. This kind of selfish ambition is so destructive among a body of believers. Disunity works against the purposes of the gospel. This means that we all have to give up our own ideas of how things should go and instead: Seek the Lord. If we are all on His page, we are together, unified. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000002707/LFL20140609.mp354946e372155c.mp3 Mon, 09 Jun 2014 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer We have total freedom to choose our own paths. But, that freedom can come with a cost when we follow our own selfish ambition. We become slaves to our flesh, slaves to sin. The good news is that we can be freed from the death and destruction of sin through the ransom paid by Jesus' sacrifice. From emptiness to fulfillment, we trade bondage for freedom in Christ. We are all born into sin, but the pathway out of it is our choice. It was Jesus' choice to walk towards His own death, because He knew what would come from it. We know, too, so walk towards Him. We have total freedom to choose our own paths. But, that freedom can come with a cost when we follow our own selfish ambition. We become slaves to our flesh, slaves to sin. The good news is that we can be freed from the death and destruction of sin through the ransom paid by Jesus' sacrifice. From emptiness to fulfillment, we trade bondage for freedom in Christ. We are all born into sin, but the pathway out of it is our choice. It was Jesus' choice to walk towards His own death, because He knew what would come from it. We know, too, so walk towards Him. We have total freedom to choose our own paths. But, that freedom can come with a cost when we follow our own selfish ambition. We become slaves to our flesh, slaves to sin. The good news is that we can be freed from the death and destruction of sin through the ransom paid by Jesus' sacrifice. From emptiness to fulfillment, we trade bondage for freedom in Christ. We are all born into sin, but the pathway out of it is our choice. It was Jesus' choice to walk towards His own death, because He knew what would come from it. We know, too, so walk towards Him. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000002698/LFL20140606.mp354946b2e8e1a8.mp3 Fri, 06 Jun 2014 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer Christian, imagine you have an unbelieving friend who you love. You have know them for years, and have supported each other through life's hurdles. You've rejoiced with your friend in their prosperity, while always trying to point them to the Lord. One day you get a call...your friend has committed their life to God. What a different kind of rejoicing you experience now! There is nothing this world can offer that compares with the salvation offered by Christ. There is nothing material that goes with us to heaven. Seek to do the Lord's will here, and reap the eternal rewards. Christian, imagine you have an unbelieving friend who you love. You have know them for years, and have supported each other through life's hurdles. You've rejoiced with your friend in their prosperity, while always trying to point them to the Lord. One day you get a call...your friend has committed their life to God. What a different kind of rejoicing you experience now! There is nothing this world can offer that compares with the salvation offered by Christ. There is nothing material that goes with us to heaven. Seek to do the Lord's will here, and reap the eternal rewards. Christian, imagine you have an unbelieving friend who you love. You have know them for years, and have supported each other through life's hurdles. You've rejoiced with your friend in their prosperity, while always trying to point them to the Lord. One day you get a call...your friend has committed their life to God. What a different kind of rejoicing you experience now! There is nothing this world can offer that compares with the salvation offered by Christ. There is nothing material that goes with us to heaven. Seek to do the Lord's will here, and reap the eternal rewards. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000002699/LFL20140605.mp354946baea0750.mp3 Thu, 05 Jun 2014 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer There are many measures of happiness, some come from above, others from this world. “Job security” is one of those worldly measures...and it's difficult to not place some value on it. Uncertainty about the future can create anxiety and turmoil, and knowing that your job is secure alleviates that worry...or does it? There is nothing in this temporary existence that is a sure thing. Unexpected situations and unforeseen disasters happen on a regular basis. But there is surety in one thing: The Lord, and His eternal promises. Place your faith in the unfailing truth of God. There are many measures of happiness, some come from above, others from this world. “Job security” is one of those worldly measures...and it's difficult to not place some value on it. Uncertainty about the future can create anxiety and turmoil, and knowing that your job is secure alleviates that worry...or does it? There is nothing in this temporary existence that is a sure thing. Unexpected situations and unforeseen disasters happen on a regular basis. But there is surety in one thing: The Lord, and His eternal promises. Place your faith in the unfailing truth of God. There are many measures of happiness, some come from above, others from this world. “Job security” is one of those worldly measures...and it's difficult to not place some value on it. Uncertainty about the future can create anxiety and turmoil, and knowing that your job is secure alleviates that worry...or does it? There is nothing in this temporary existence that is a sure thing. Unexpected situations and unforeseen disasters happen on a regular basis. But there is surety in one thing: The Lord, and His eternal promises. Place your faith in the unfailing truth of God. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000002700/LFL20140604.mp354946c12c4b5e.mp3 Wed, 04 Jun 2014 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer There are those individuals, who are professed Christ-followers, that believe your financial status is a direct reflection of the state of your spiritual life. This is not a new idea...the religious leaders in Jesus' day embraced this idea wholeheartedly, blaming the poor for their condition. But Jesus turned all that on its head when He said that He had come to minister to the poor. So why, then, is this idea still perpetuated today? Our fleshly inclination is to justify the things we desire. Jesus had some strong words about the destructive nature of wealth, but people continue to lust after it. The heart can't be in two places, you can only serve one master. There are those individuals, who are professed Christ-followers, that believe your financial status is a direct reflection of the state of your spiritual life. This is not a new idea...the religious leaders in Jesus' day embraced this idea wholeheartedly, blaming the poor for their condition. But Jesus turned all that on its head when He said that He had come to minister to the poor. So why, then, is this idea still perpetuated today? Our fleshly inclination is to justify the things we desire. Jesus had some strong words about the destructive nature of wealth, but people continue to lust after it. The heart can't be in two places, you can only serve one master. There are those individuals, who are professed Christ-followers, that believe your financial status is a direct reflection of the state of your spiritual life. This is not a new idea...the religious leaders in Jesus' day embraced this idea wholeheartedly, blaming the poor for their condition. But Jesus turned all that on its head when He said that He had come to minister to the poor. So why, then, is this idea still perpetuated today? Our fleshly inclination is to justify the things we desire. Jesus had some strong words about the destructive nature of wealth, but people continue to lust after it. The heart can't be in two places, you can only serve one master. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000002701/LFL20140603.mp354946c5426a57.mp3 Tue, 03 Jun 2014 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer It's often laughed about how women are 'Chatty Cathies' and men are 'Silent Stans.' It's true, we were created differently, but it's not a pass for spouses to be lax in their communication. Even if you feel discomfort, those discussions bring couples together. Speaking the truth in love, listening with empathy and interest...both parties can provide security and understanding for the other. It's not even always about what's being discussed, but the act of sharing and listening. When children are grown, friends move away, you and your spouse will still have each other. It's your choice...a house of laughter and conversation, or silence and emptiness. It's often laughed about how women are 'Chatty Cathies' and men are 'Silent Stans.' It's true, we were created differently, but it's not a pass for spouses to be lax in their communication. Even if you feel discomfort, those discussions bring couples together. Speaking the truth in love, listening with empathy and interest...both parties can provide security and understanding for the other. It's not even always about what's being discussed, but the act of sharing and listening. When children are grown, friends move away, you and your spouse will still have each other. It's your choice...a house of laughter and conversation, or silence and emptiness. It's often laughed about how women are 'Chatty Cathies' and men are 'Silent Stans.' It's true, we were created differently, but it's not a pass for spouses to be lax in their communication. Even if you feel discomfort, those discussions bring couples together. Speaking the truth in love, listening with empathy and interest...both parties can provide security and understanding for the other. It's not even always about what's being discussed, but the act of sharing and listening. When children are grown, friends move away, you and your spouse will still have each other. It's your choice...a house of laughter and conversation, or silence and emptiness. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000002702/LFL20140602.mp354946cac0b833.mp3 Mon, 02 Jun 2014 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer Fighting with a spouse is not enjoyable, rarely fruitful and never satisfying. Most squabbles end in anger, then blow over when both parties have calmed down. Things may go back to normal...but do they really? Even the littlest arguments can often reveal deeper issues, but only if spouses are willing to address them. When there is no resolution, no forgiveness...hearts begin to change. It takes time, but like a newly formed clay vessel, as it sits...it hardens. With clay, there is a time when it can be made soft again, but when it's completely hardened, it's permanently changed. Don't let your heart be hardened, or there may be no going back. Fighting with a spouse is not enjoyable, rarely fruitful and never satisfying. Most squabbles end in anger, then blow over when both parties have calmed down. Things may go back to normal...but do they really? Even the littlest arguments can often reveal deeper issues, but only if spouses are willing to address them. When there is no resolution, no forgiveness...hearts begin to change. It takes time, but like a newly formed clay vessel, as it sits...it hardens. With clay, there is a time when it can be made soft again, but when it's completely hardened, it's permanently changed. Don't let your heart be hardened, or there may be no going back. Fighting with a spouse is not enjoyable, rarely fruitful and never satisfying. Most squabbles end in anger, then blow over when both parties have calmed down. Things may go back to normal...but do they really? Even the littlest arguments can often reveal deeper issues, but only if spouses are willing to address them. When there is no resolution, no forgiveness...hearts begin to change. It takes time, but like a newly formed clay vessel, as it sits...it hardens. With clay, there is a time when it can be made soft again, but when it's completely hardened, it's permanently changed. Don't let your heart be hardened, or there may be no going back. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000002693/LFL20140530.mp3549469b4a93a3.mp3 Fri, 30 May 2014 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer You may have heard the saying, “You can't love someone else until you learn to love yourself.” Is it sound advice? Conventional wisdom would tell you that as you grow and mature as an individual, you become more successful in relationships. But the truth is, the more you grow in the grace and knowledge of Jesus, loving and serving Him first...THAT is when you truly understand what it means to love someone else. Serving yourself does not lead to a heart for serving others. But, if both partners in a relationship are moving towards God, they move towards each other, too. Only devotion to the Lord provides a strong framework for marriage. You may have heard the saying, “You can't love someone else until you learn to love yourself.” Is it sound advice? Conventional wisdom would tell you that as you grow and mature as an individual, you become more successful in relationships. But the truth is, the more you grow in the grace and knowledge of Jesus, loving and serving Him first...THAT is when you truly understand what it means to love someone else. Serving yourself does not lead to a heart for serving others. But, if both partners in a relationship are moving towards God, they move towards each other, too. Only devotion to the Lord provides a strong framework for marriage. You may have heard the saying, “You can't love someone else until you learn to love yourself.” Is it sound advice? Conventional wisdom would tell you that as you grow and mature as an individual, you become more successful in relationships. But the truth is, the more you grow in the grace and knowledge of Jesus, loving and serving Him first...THAT is when you truly understand what it means to love someone else. Serving yourself does not lead to a heart for serving others. But, if both partners in a relationship are moving towards God, they move towards each other, too. Only devotion to the Lord provides a strong framework for marriage. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000002694/LFL20140529.mp354946a09bf219.mp3 Thu, 29 May 2014 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer You try to instruct your children about right and wrong...the right way to treat people, the right way to behave...but what is their motivation to follow your instructions? When they are young, kids will usually take what you say as truth, even if the reason you give them is merely “because I said so.” But as they grow, “because I said so,” will stop being good enough. Children need to know that their choices always mean something...that they are serving themselves, or serving the Lord. In everything they do, just as with everything we do as parents, we should be pointing them to God...helping to lay a foundation of faith as they grow. You try to instruct your children about right and wrong...the right way to treat people, the right way to behave...but what is their motivation to follow your instructions? When they are young, kids will usually take what you say as truth, even if the reason you give them is merely “because I said so.” But as they grow, “because I said so,” will stop being good enough. Children need to know that their choices always mean something...that they are serving themselves, or serving the Lord. In everything they do, just as with everything we do as parents, we should be pointing them to God...helping to lay a foundation of faith as they grow. You try to instruct your children about right and wrong...the right way to treat people, the right way to behave...but what is their motivation to follow your instructions? When they are young, kids will usually take what you say as truth, even if the reason you give them is merely “because I said so.” But as they grow, “because I said so,” will stop being good enough. Children need to know that their choices always mean something...that they are serving themselves, or serving the Lord. In everything they do, just as with everything we do as parents, we should be pointing them to God...helping to lay a foundation of faith as they grow. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000002695/LFL20140528.mp354946a489f3b8.mp3 Wed, 28 May 2014 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer As believers in Christ, we live by the Word. It's vital to our lives, giving us everything we need to walk through this world as righteous people living for one thing...to serve the Lord. Believing parents want their children to know this same joy. But, they often neglect to communicate that the Word isn't just a book of rules or history, the Word IS God. If your children see you going to Scripture for answers, for guidance, seeking truth, hearing you read...they will begin a relationship with the Word before they can even read it for themselves. Pray with your children, read the Word with them, give them Scripture to guide them and it will manifest in their hearts. As believers in Christ, we live by the Word. It's vital to our lives, giving us everything we need to walk through this world as righteous people living for one thing...to serve the Lord. Believing parents want their children to know this same joy. But, they often neglect to communicate that the Word isn't just a book of rules or history, the Word IS God. If your children see you going to Scripture for answers, for guidance, seeking truth, hearing you read...they will begin a relationship with the Word before they can even read it for themselves. Pray with your children, read the Word with them, give them Scripture to guide them and it will manifest in their hearts. As believers in Christ, we live by the Word. It's vital to our lives, giving us everything we need to walk through this world as righteous people living for one thing...to serve the Lord. Believing parents want their children to know this same joy. But, they often neglect to communicate that the Word isn't just a book of rules or history, the Word IS God. If your children see you going to Scripture for answers, for guidance, seeking truth, hearing you read...they will begin a relationship with the Word before they can even read it for themselves. Pray with your children, read the Word with them, give them Scripture to guide them and it will manifest in their hearts. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000002696/LFL20140527.mp354946a8bb8f27.mp3 Tue, 27 May 2014 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer If you have children, and you are a follower of Christ, then you are probably trying to raise godly children. But, how is that done? It's not enough to take your kids to church and hope they become saved by osmosis, or that VBS every summer will ensure they spend eternity in heaven. The number one factor in determining whether a child will seek a relationship with God, aside from their own choice...is you. A Christian parent MUST lead by example, not living one way at church and another at home. Scripture is clear about how believing parents should live..impressing the Word on the hearts of your children day and night. If you have children, and you are a follower of Christ, then you are probably trying to raise godly children. But, how is that done? It's not enough to take your kids to church and hope they become saved by osmosis, or that VBS every summer will ensure they spend eternity in heaven. The number one factor in determining whether a child will seek a relationship with God, aside from their own choice...is you. A Christian parent MUST lead by example, not living one way at church and another at home. Scripture is clear about how believing parents should live..impressing the Word on the hearts of your children day and night. If you have children, and you are a follower of Christ, then you are probably trying to raise godly children. But, how is that done? It's not enough to take your kids to church and hope they become saved by osmosis, or that VBS every summer will ensure they spend eternity in heaven. The number one factor in determining whether a child will seek a relationship with God, aside from their own choice...is you. A Christian parent MUST lead by example, not living one way at church and another at home. Scripture is clear about how believing parents should live..impressing the Word on the hearts of your children day and night. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000002697/LFL20140526.mp354946ad4b81eb.mp3 Mon, 26 May 2014 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer Marriages can endure some extreme difficulties and still survive. The Lord esteems the covenant of marriage and desires that restitution be made between spouses when there has been a rift. But, in some marriages that won't be possible. God permits divorce is those situations, but there may still be scars and hurt. God will forgive those past mistakes, and leave them in the past. He wants us to first be fulfilled by His grace and love. As people, we tend to judge and condemn sin that we see in others. But Jesus' says that old things have passed away, and that all things can become new. Even after the messiness of divorce, the Lord provides hope. Marriages can endure some extreme difficulties and still survive. The Lord esteems the covenant of marriage and desires that restitution be made between spouses when there has been a rift. But, in some marriages that won't be possible. God permits divorce is those situations, but there may still be scars and hurt. God will forgive those past mistakes, and leave them in the past. He wants us to first be fulfilled by His grace and love. As people, we tend to judge and condemn sin that we see in others. But Jesus' says that old things have passed away, and that all things can become new. Even after the messiness of divorce, the Lord provides hope. Marriages can endure some extreme difficulties and still survive. The Lord esteems the covenant of marriage and desires that restitution be made between spouses when there has been a rift. But, in some marriages that won't be possible. God permits divorce is those situations, but there may still be scars and hurt. God will forgive those past mistakes, and leave them in the past. He wants us to first be fulfilled by His grace and love. As people, we tend to judge and condemn sin that we see in others. But Jesus' says that old things have passed away, and that all things can become new. Even after the messiness of divorce, the Lord provides hope. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000002688/LFL20140523.mp354946800959c6.mp3 Fri, 23 May 2014 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer Imagine you're building a house. A series of connected rooms, each one has it's own purpose, but they all come together as one. As you live in the house, little things are added to the rooms that make them unique from one another, but they are still a part of the same home. Now imagine two of the rooms want to go form new houses. When they split apart, the walls splinter and break, things spill out everywhere, the other rooms are broken as well. The house is destroyed. Divorce does this to families. Foundations aren't meant to be picked up and moved, they're permanent. The Word takes marriage and divorce seriously, even if the world does not. Imagine you're building a house. A series of connected rooms, each one has it's own purpose, but they all come together as one. As you live in the house, little things are added to the rooms that make them unique from one another, but they are still a part of the same home. Now imagine two of the rooms want to go form new houses. When they split apart, the walls splinter and break, things spill out everywhere, the other rooms are broken as well. The house is destroyed. Divorce does this to families. Foundations aren't meant to be picked up and moved, they're permanent. The Word takes marriage and divorce seriously, even if the world does not. Imagine you're building a house. A series of connected rooms, each one has it's own purpose, but they all come together as one. As you live in the house, little things are added to the rooms that make them unique from one another, but they are still a part of the same home. Now imagine two of the rooms want to go form new houses. When they split apart, the walls splinter and break, things spill out everywhere, the other rooms are broken as well. The house is destroyed. Divorce does this to families. Foundations aren't meant to be picked up and moved, they're permanent. The Word takes marriage and divorce seriously, even if the world does not. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000002689/LFL20140522.mp35494684c19349.mp3 Thu, 22 May 2014 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer Even if you never read the book, “Men are from Mars, Women are from Venus,” you've probably heard that phrase at least once. Thousands of books have been written about the differences between women and men...especially when it comes to attitudes about intimacy. Those variations can be exciting at first, but can also lead to complications in relationships. If God desires that married couples thrive in this intimacy, why would he make us so different? In order for husbands and wives to come together, they have to be able to serve and yield to each other. This is an important expression of love and commitment, putting someone else first. Even if you never read the book, “Men are from Mars, Women are from Venus,” you've probably heard that phrase at least once. Thousands of books have been written about the differences between women and men...especially when it comes to attitudes about intimacy. Those variations can be exciting at first, but can also lead to complications in relationships. If God desires that married couples thrive in this intimacy, why would he make us so different? In order for husbands and wives to come together, they have to be able to serve and yield to each other. This is an important expression of love and commitment, putting someone else first. Even if you never read the book, “Men are from Mars, Women are from Venus,” you've probably heard that phrase at least once. Thousands of books have been written about the differences between women and men...especially when it comes to attitudes about intimacy. Those variations can be exciting at first, but can also lead to complications in relationships. If God desires that married couples thrive in this intimacy, why would he make us so different? In order for husbands and wives to come together, they have to be able to serve and yield to each other. This is an important expression of love and commitment, putting someone else first. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000002690/LFL20140521.mp35494689185e6a.mp3 Wed, 21 May 2014 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer The saying goes that opposites attract...but aren't all spouses opposites? We all have our particular ways of doing things, our likes and dislikes, our routines and habits...not to mention the inherent differences between men and women. If we are complete in the Lord, He can endow us with the love required to serve our spouses. If we are complete in ourselves, we won't depend on Him to make us one...and will be separate. Instead of trying to change your spouse to accommodate your needs, allow the Lord to shape you and illuminate those areas that you need to grow as a partner. Only then can you truly be one with yourself, your spouse, and God. The saying goes that opposites attract...but aren't all spouses opposites? We all have our particular ways of doing things, our likes and dislikes, our routines and habits...not to mention the inherent differences between men and women. If we are complete in the Lord, He can endow us with the love required to serve our spouses. If we are complete in ourselves, we won't depend on Him to make us one...and will be separate. Instead of trying to change your spouse to accommodate your needs, allow the Lord to shape you and illuminate those areas that you need to grow as a partner. Only then can you truly be one with yourself, your spouse, and God. The saying goes that opposites attract...but aren't all spouses opposites? We all have our particular ways of doing things, our likes and dislikes, our routines and habits...not to mention the inherent differences between men and women. If we are complete in the Lord, He can endow us with the love required to serve our spouses. If we are complete in ourselves, we won't depend on Him to make us one...and will be separate. Instead of trying to change your spouse to accommodate your needs, allow the Lord to shape you and illuminate those areas that you need to grow as a partner. Only then can you truly be one with yourself, your spouse, and God. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000002691/LFL20140520.mp3549468d29bccb.mp3 Tue, 20 May 2014 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer If you love an epic love story or a fairytale ending, you're in good company...our culture thrives on tales of soul-mates uniting, living happily ever after... It may seem harmless, but it's actually a dangerous message to send to couples, who come to expect smooth-sailing and happiness over a lifetime. It's an immense burden to place on another person, that they should be responsible to fulfill all your wants, needs and expectations. That spiritual yearning is one that only God can fill. He can complete the bonds of that marital union. Who could understand the nature of marriage better than the creator of it? Keep Him as the head, a solid foundation. If you love an epic love story or a fairytale ending, you're in good company...our culture thrives on tales of soul-mates uniting, living happily ever after... It may seem harmless, but it's actually a dangerous message to send to couples, who come to expect smooth-sailing and happiness over a lifetime. It's an immense burden to place on another person, that they should be responsible to fulfill all your wants, needs and expectations. That spiritual yearning is one that only God can fill. He can complete the bonds of that marital union. Who could understand the nature of marriage better than the creator of it? Keep Him as the head, a solid foundation. If you love an epic love story or a fairytale ending, you're in good company...our culture thrives on tales of soul-mates uniting, living happily ever after... It may seem harmless, but it's actually a dangerous message to send to couples, who come to expect smooth-sailing and happiness over a lifetime. It's an immense burden to place on another person, that they should be responsible to fulfill all your wants, needs and expectations. That spiritual yearning is one that only God can fill. He can complete the bonds of that marital union. Who could understand the nature of marriage better than the creator of it? Keep Him as the head, a solid foundation. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000002692/LFL20140519.mp35494692180245.mp3 Mon, 19 May 2014 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer “A successful marriage is built on love. Or faith. Or hard work. Or perseverance. Or compromise.” The definition of a successful marriage differs depending on who you ask, but as a Christ-follower...why would you need anyone's opinion but God's? Right from the beginning, God created man and woman to complement each other, and Jesus held fast to that ideal when the Pharisees pressed Him about the issue of divorce. Jesus reminded them that God designed the covenant of marriage, but divorce was borne out of man's will and hard-heartedness. The Lord designed this partnership to be a blessing, but the key to success? God at the heart of it. “A successful marriage is built on love. Or faith. Or hard work. Or perseverance. Or compromise.” The definition of a successful marriage differs depending on who you ask, but as a Christ-follower...why would you need anyone's opinion but God's? Right from the beginning, God created man and woman to complement each other, and Jesus held fast to that ideal when the Pharisees pressed Him about the issue of divorce. Jesus reminded them that God designed the covenant of marriage, but divorce was borne out of man's will and hard-heartedness. The Lord designed this partnership to be a blessing, but the key to success? God at the heart of it. “A successful marriage is built on love. Or faith. Or hard work. Or perseverance. Or compromise.” The definition of a successful marriage differs depending on who you ask, but as a Christ-follower...why would you need anyone's opinion but God's? Right from the beginning, God created man and woman to complement each other, and Jesus held fast to that ideal when the Pharisees pressed Him about the issue of divorce. Jesus reminded them that God designed the covenant of marriage, but divorce was borne out of man's will and hard-heartedness. The Lord designed this partnership to be a blessing, but the key to success? God at the heart of it. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000002646/LFL20140516.mp3549331d854ce9.mp3 Fri, 16 May 2014 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer Pastor Mark will continue today...to teach us that when we walk with God, we'll avoid Hell. But what does it mean to WALK with God? Does it mean that we attend church, speak the right words, tithe, and volunteer our time? Well, none of these things are BAD. However, they do not mean that you are walking with God. Understand that walking with God means that we're submitted to Him. We listen for His voice, we study His Word, and we're empowered by His grace to DO what He says. We follow the leading of His Spirit and we consider HIS Word to be the final authority in our lives. Walking with God means that you walk according to what HE says...and not what MAN says. Pastor Mark will continue today...to teach us that when we walk with God, we'll avoid Hell. But what does it mean to WALK with God? Does it mean that we attend church, speak the right words, tithe, and volunteer our time? Well, none of these things are BAD. However, they do not mean that you are walking with God. Understand that walking with God means that we're submitted to Him. We listen for His voice, we study His Word, and we're empowered by His grace to DO what He says. We follow the leading of His Spirit and we consider HIS Word to be the final authority in our lives. Walking with God means that you walk according to what HE says...and not what MAN says. Pastor Mark will continue today...to teach us that when we walk with God, we'll avoid Hell. But what does it mean to WALK with God? Does it mean that we attend church, speak the right words, tithe, and volunteer our time? Well, none of these things are BAD. However, they do not mean that you are walking with God. Understand that walking with God means that we're submitted to Him. We listen for His voice, we study His Word, and we're empowered by His grace to DO what He says. We follow the leading of His Spirit and we consider HIS Word to be the final authority in our lives. Walking with God means that you walk according to what HE says...and not what MAN says. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000002647/LFL20140515.mp35493321d3efca.mp3 Thu, 15 May 2014 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer Hell is a REAL place. And so is Heaven. These two places have been brushed off as a punchline to jokes today. They aren't taken seriously. But they should! In today's message, Pastor Mark will encourage us to share this fact with others. You see, where we will spend eternity...is determined by the choices we make NOW. If we choose to submit to God and walk with Him...if we accept His Son as our Savior...then we have an eternity in Heaven to look forward to. On the other hand, if we lean on our own understanding, if we follow our flesh, if we reject the truth of God's Word, then HELL will be our eternal home. And it's no laughing matter. There's nothing funny...about being separated from God. Hell is a REAL place. And so is Heaven. These two places have been brushed off as a punchline to jokes today. They aren't taken seriously. But they should! In today's message, Pastor Mark will encourage us to share this fact with others. You see, where we will spend eternity...is determined by the choices we make NOW. If we choose to submit to God and walk with Him...if we accept His Son as our Savior...then we have an eternity in Heaven to look forward to. On the other hand, if we lean on our own understanding, if we follow our flesh, if we reject the truth of God's Word, then HELL will be our eternal home. And it's no laughing matter. There's nothing funny...about being separated from God. Hell is a REAL place. And so is Heaven. These two places have been brushed off as a punchline to jokes today. They aren't taken seriously. But they should! In today's message, Pastor Mark will encourage us to share this fact with others. You see, where we will spend eternity...is determined by the choices we make NOW. If we choose to submit to God and walk with Him...if we accept His Son as our Savior...then we have an eternity in Heaven to look forward to. On the other hand, if we lean on our own understanding, if we follow our flesh, if we reject the truth of God's Word, then HELL will be our eternal home. And it's no laughing matter. There's nothing funny...about being separated from God. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000002648/LFL20140514.mp35493327a9cc4b.mp3 Wed, 14 May 2014 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapelpastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer In this walk of faith, there's no room for pride. It affects our testimony. It affects our walk. And it can also cause problems with those around us. You see, when we walk with a proud spirit...boasting of the works of our own hands, it's hard for others to work with us. Understand that as members of the body of Messiah, we're to work together...realizing that there isn't one person that is greater than the other...in His body. So don't allow pride to puff you up. Remember where your talent and abilities came from. And never forget to give credit...where credit is due. It is GOD...our Creator...who deserves ALL praise. In this walk of faith, there's no room for pride. It affects our testimony. It affects our walk. And it can also cause problems with those around us. You see, when we walk with a proud spirit...boasting of the works of our own hands, it's hard for others to work with us. Understand that as members of the body of Messiah, we're to work together...realizing that there isn't one person that is greater than the other...in His body. So don't allow pride to puff you up. Remember where your talent and abilities came from. And never forget to give credit...where credit is due. It is GOD...our Creator...who deserves ALL praise. In this walk of faith, there's no room for pride. It affects our testimony. It affects our walk. And it can also cause problems with those around us. You see, when we walk with a proud spirit...boasting of the works of our own hands, it's hard for others to work with us. Understand that as members of the body of Messiah, we're to work together...realizing that there isn't one person that is greater than the other...in His body. So don't allow pride to puff you up. Remember where your talent and abilities came from. And never forget to give credit...where credit is due. It is GOD...our Creator...who deserves ALL praise. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000002649/LFL20140513.mp3549332b41b44f.mp3 Tue, 13 May 2014 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer In the book of James it states: 'God resists the PROUD, but gives GRACE to the humble.' And then in the book of Proverbs, we learn that 'Pride goes before destruction, and a haughty spirit before a fall. Better to be of a humble spirit with the lowly, than to divide the spoil with the proud.' You see, PRIDE...isn't a good thing. Especially when that PRIDE...is in OURSELVES. First and foremost, we have to understand that we are NOTHING without God. He is our Creator. And it's by HIS GRACE that we're made able to utilize the gifts and talents we've been given. We have no business accepting the glory for what HE is doing in our lives. In the book of James it states: 'God resists the PROUD, but gives GRACE to the humble.' And then in the book of Proverbs, we learn that 'Pride goes before destruction, and a haughty spirit before a fall. Better to be of a humble spirit with the lowly, than to divide the spoil with the proud.' You see, PRIDE...isn't a good thing. Especially when that PRIDE...is in OURSELVES. First and foremost, we have to understand that we are NOTHING without God. He is our Creator. And it's by HIS GRACE that we're made able to utilize the gifts and talents we've been given. We have no business accepting the glory for what HE is doing in our lives. In the book of James it states: 'God resists the PROUD, but gives GRACE to the humble.' And then in the book of Proverbs, we learn that 'Pride goes before destruction, and a haughty spirit before a fall. Better to be of a humble spirit with the lowly, than to divide the spoil with the proud.' You see, PRIDE...isn't a good thing. Especially when that PRIDE...is in OURSELVES. First and foremost, we have to understand that we are NOTHING without God. He is our Creator. And it's by HIS GRACE that we're made able to utilize the gifts and talents we've been given. We have no business accepting the glory for what HE is doing in our lives. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000002650/LFL20140512.mp3549332edf321f.mp3 Mon, 12 May 2014 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer The Scriptures are right and true. They teach us that there's only ONE way to be saved. It's that's by GRACE through FAITH...in Jesus. There will be no LASTING success in this life...without HIM. Sure, we can make a name for ourselves, be wealthy, and have fame...but in the long-run...this life means NOTHING without Jesus. When it's all said and done...when we're about to pass on from this existence, reality sets in. Nothing that we've obtained on this earth...can be taken with us when we go. The ONLY thing that matters at that point...is how you lived your life. Did you choose to submit to the Creator of all things? OR...did you choose to go your own way? The Scriptures are right and true. They teach us that there's only ONE way to be saved. It's that's by GRACE through FAITH...in Jesus. There will be no LASTING success in this life...without HIM. Sure, we can make a name for ourselves, be wealthy, and have fame...but in the long-run...this life means NOTHING without Jesus. When it's all said and done...when we're about to pass on from this existence, reality sets in. Nothing that we've obtained on this earth...can be taken with us when we go. The ONLY thing that matters at that point...is how you lived your life. Did you choose to submit to the Creator of all things? OR...did you choose to go your own way? The Scriptures are right and true. They teach us that there's only ONE way to be saved. It's that's by GRACE through FAITH...in Jesus. There will be no LASTING success in this life...without HIM. Sure, we can make a name for ourselves, be wealthy, and have fame...but in the long-run...this life means NOTHING without Jesus. When it's all said and done...when we're about to pass on from this existence, reality sets in. Nothing that we've obtained on this earth...can be taken with us when we go. The ONLY thing that matters at that point...is how you lived your life. Did you choose to submit to the Creator of all things? OR...did you choose to go your own way? http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000002634/LFL20140509.mp35491bf93b25d5.mp3 Fri, 09 May 2014 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer This life is full of ups and downs. That's what happens when you live in a fallen world. That's what happens...when you deal with the flesh. Pastor Mark will remind us today that there will be times where we're thriving on the mountaintops...and there will be times when we're struggling in the valleys. But as we'll learn today, God can use us...no matter WHERE we're at. He'll also share with us that it's often during our times in the valleys, when we grow and mature in our walk. Those are the times when we truly learn what it means to TRUST in God and lean on HIS understanding. It's where we learn that HE is in control...and WE...are not. This life is full of ups and downs. That's what happens when you live in a fallen world. That's what happens...when you deal with the flesh. Pastor Mark will remind us today that there will be times where we're thriving on the mountaintops...and there will be times when we're struggling in the valleys. But as we'll learn today, God can use us...no matter WHERE we're at. He'll also share with us that it's often during our times in the valleys, when we grow and mature in our walk. Those are the times when we truly learn what it means to TRUST in God and lean on HIS understanding. It's where we learn that HE is in control...and WE...are not. This life is full of ups and downs. That's what happens when you live in a fallen world. That's what happens...when you deal with the flesh. Pastor Mark will remind us today that there will be times where we're thriving on the mountaintops...and there will be times when we're struggling in the valleys. But as we'll learn today, God can use us...no matter WHERE we're at. He'll also share with us that it's often during our times in the valleys, when we grow and mature in our walk. Those are the times when we truly learn what it means to TRUST in God and lean on HIS understanding. It's where we learn that HE is in control...and WE...are not. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000002635/LFL20140508.mp35491bfebbcbae.mp3 Thu, 08 May 2014 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer In today's message, we'll continue discussing LIFE...on the mountaintop. Pastor Mark will remind us today that these mountaintop experiences... aren't made for us to sit back and kick our heels up. They're not to be a place where we let our guard down and neglect the mission that God has given us. Understand that there's still work to do...regardless of where you're at in life. God can use you in the VALLEY...and He can also use you on the MOUNTAINTOP. So no matter WHERE you're at...continue to seek the Father. Look for open doors. Pray for opportunities to share the TRUTH. And be sure to give glory to God...in the process. In today's message, we'll continue discussing LIFE...on the mountaintop. Pastor Mark will remind us today that these mountaintop experiences... aren't made for us to sit back and kick our heels up. They're not to be a place where we let our guard down and neglect the mission that God has given us. Understand that there's still work to do...regardless of where you're at in life. God can use you in the VALLEY...and He can also use you on the MOUNTAINTOP. So no matter WHERE you're at...continue to seek the Father. Look for open doors. Pray for opportunities to share the TRUTH. And be sure to give glory to God...in the process. In today's message, we'll continue discussing LIFE...on the mountaintop. Pastor Mark will remind us today that these mountaintop experiences... aren't made for us to sit back and kick our heels up. They're not to be a place where we let our guard down and neglect the mission that God has given us. Understand that there's still work to do...regardless of where you're at in life. God can use you in the VALLEY...and He can also use you on the MOUNTAINTOP. So no matter WHERE you're at...continue to seek the Father. Look for open doors. Pray for opportunities to share the TRUTH. And be sure to give glory to God...in the process. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000002636/LFL20140507.mp35491c03917852.mp3 Wed, 07 May 2014 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer In this life, we'll have good times and bad. We'll have struggles and we'll have victories. Even as believers, we're not exempt from such things. And in today's message, we'll discuss those times on the mountaintop. Pastor Mark will explain that when we're living on the mountaintop...life is good. We're not dealing with major issues. We're not struggling physically, financially, or in our relationships. Life is great. However, we can't allow our guard to drop. We can't take our eyes off of God's Word. Because even in the times when we're riding HIGH on the mountain... Satan, our enemy, is still hard at work. In this life, we'll have good times and bad. We'll have struggles and we'll have victories. Even as believers, we're not exempt from such things. And in today's message, we'll discuss those times on the mountaintop. Pastor Mark will explain that when we're living on the mountaintop...life is good. We're not dealing with major issues. We're not struggling physically, financially, or in our relationships. Life is great. However, we can't allow our guard to drop. We can't take our eyes off of God's Word. Because even in the times when we're riding HIGH on the mountain... Satan, our enemy, is still hard at work. In this life, we'll have good times and bad. We'll have struggles and we'll have victories. Even as believers, we're not exempt from such things. And in today's message, we'll discuss those times on the mountaintop. Pastor Mark will explain that when we're living on the mountaintop...life is good. We're not dealing with major issues. We're not struggling physically, financially, or in our relationships. Life is great. However, we can't allow our guard to drop. We can't take our eyes off of God's Word. Because even in the times when we're riding HIGH on the mountain... Satan, our enemy, is still hard at work. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000002638/LFL20140506.mp35491c092ab045.mp3 Tue, 06 May 2014 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer In our flesh, in our own limited understanding...we have come up with ideas and goals. We THINK we know what's best for our lives, but that's simply not the case. You see, the Scriptures teach us that there's a way which seems right to man, but it's end is destruction. And that's why we need Jesus. His plan and purpose for our life IS good. He wants to SHOW us that plan. He wants us to give us a purpose. We need the Spirit of God to LEAD us in that plan. We need to be empowered by His GRACE...so that we can WALK in it. You see, we can't accomplish the things of God in the flesh...in our own strength. We NEED HIM. In our flesh, in our own limited understanding...we have come up with ideas and goals. We THINK we know what's best for our lives, but that's simply not the case. You see, the Scriptures teach us that there's a way which seems right to man, but it's end is destruction. And that's why we need Jesus. His plan and purpose for our life IS good. He wants to SHOW us that plan. He wants us to give us a purpose. We need the Spirit of God to LEAD us in that plan. We need to be empowered by His GRACE...so that we can WALK in it. You see, we can't accomplish the things of God in the flesh...in our own strength. We NEED HIM. In our flesh, in our own limited understanding...we have come up with ideas and goals. We THINK we know what's best for our lives, but that's simply not the case. You see, the Scriptures teach us that there's a way which seems right to man, but it's end is destruction. And that's why we need Jesus. His plan and purpose for our life IS good. He wants to SHOW us that plan. He wants us to give us a purpose. We need the Spirit of God to LEAD us in that plan. We need to be empowered by His GRACE...so that we can WALK in it. You see, we can't accomplish the things of God in the flesh...in our own strength. We NEED HIM. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000002639/LFL20140505.mp35491c0e3c3ade.mp3 Mon, 05 May 2014 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer Pastor Mark will share with us today that as Christ followers...we're called to be DISCIPLES. He'll explain to us that a disciple is a LEARNER...under DISCIPLINE. You see, when we come to faith in Jesus...our walk doesn't stop there. It's only the beginning. After the prayer of salvation...we don't automatically reach a state of all-knowledge and understanding. What we must realize is that when we accept Jesus as our Savior...we start out as infants in the faith. We need to be fed the simple and easy to digest, MILK of the Word...the basic principles. Then as we ingest those and apply them to our lives...we'll mature. This is all part of training and discipleship. Pastor Mark will share with us today that as Christ followers...we're called to be DISCIPLES. He'll explain to us that a disciple is a LEARNER...under DISCIPLINE. You see, when we come to faith in Jesus...our walk doesn't stop there. It's only the beginning. After the prayer of salvation...we don't automatically reach a state of all-knowledge and understanding. What we must realize is that when we accept Jesus as our Savior...we start out as infants in the faith. We need to be fed the simple and easy to digest, MILK of the Word...the basic principles. Then as we ingest those and apply them to our lives...we'll mature. This is all part of training and discipleship. Pastor Mark will share with us today that as Christ followers...we're called to be DISCIPLES. He'll explain to us that a disciple is a LEARNER...under DISCIPLINE. You see, when we come to faith in Jesus...our walk doesn't stop there. It's only the beginning. After the prayer of salvation...we don't automatically reach a state of all-knowledge and understanding. What we must realize is that when we accept Jesus as our Savior...we start out as infants in the faith. We need to be fed the simple and easy to digest, MILK of the Word...the basic principles. Then as we ingest those and apply them to our lives...we'll mature. This is all part of training and discipleship. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000002624/LFL20140502.mp354906527a6789.mp3 Fri, 02 May 2014 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer The Bible is clear. There isn't ONE human-being that that can claim to be without sin. We're ALL born with a sin nature...a sin disease. It was passed down from Adam. And because of that sin...there's separation from God. And what we'll learn today, is that there's NOTHING we can do to cleanse ourselves of this sin. We can't CURE this sin nature...in our own strength. That's why Jesus came. God sent His one and only Son so that we might have a WAY To be healed. Understand that we can't be GOOD enough to be healed. We can't go to church, tithe, or volunteer enough. Simply put: We MUST be born-again! That's the ONLY way to be healed of this sin disease. The Bible is clear. There isn't ONE human-being that that can claim to be without sin. We're ALL born with a sin nature...a sin disease. It was passed down from Adam. And because of that sin...there's separation from God. And what we'll learn today, is that there's NOTHING we can do to cleanse ourselves of this sin. We can't CURE this sin nature...in our own strength. That's why Jesus came. God sent His one and only Son so that we might have a WAY To be healed. Understand that we can't be GOOD enough to be healed. We can't go to church, tithe, or volunteer enough. Simply put: We MUST be born-again! That's the ONLY way to be healed of this sin disease. The Bible is clear. There isn't ONE human-being that that can claim to be without sin. We're ALL born with a sin nature...a sin disease. It was passed down from Adam. And because of that sin...there's separation from God. And what we'll learn today, is that there's NOTHING we can do to cleanse ourselves of this sin. We can't CURE this sin nature...in our own strength. That's why Jesus came. God sent His one and only Son so that we might have a WAY To be healed. Understand that we can't be GOOD enough to be healed. We can't go to church, tithe, or volunteer enough. Simply put: We MUST be born-again! That's the ONLY way to be healed of this sin disease. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000002625/LFL20140501.mp35490656a184da.mp3 Thu, 01 May 2014 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer In today's message, we'll discuss some of the most BASIC, but also some of the most IMPORTANT facts regarding faith in Jesus. First of all, we must understand our NEED for Him. You see, the Scriptures teach us that we're ALL sinners in need of a Savior. In the book of Romans we learn that there is NONE righteous...not even ONE! So what then can we do? We NEED deliverance! We NEED cleansing! We NEED salvation. And that can only come through the shed blood of Jesus. He came to this earth as THE SPOTLESS LAMB OF GOD. By His Sacrifice...because of what HE has done...we now have a WAY to be forgiven. If only we would believe. In today's message, we'll discuss some of the most BASIC, but also some of the most IMPORTANT facts regarding faith in Jesus. First of all, we must understand our NEED for Him. You see, the Scriptures teach us that we're ALL sinners in need of a Savior. In the book of Romans we learn that there is NONE righteous...not even ONE! So what then can we do? We NEED deliverance! We NEED cleansing! We NEED salvation. And that can only come through the shed blood of Jesus. He came to this earth as THE SPOTLESS LAMB OF GOD. By His Sacrifice...because of what HE has done...we now have a WAY to be forgiven. If only we would believe. In today's message, we'll discuss some of the most BASIC, but also some of the most IMPORTANT facts regarding faith in Jesus. First of all, we must understand our NEED for Him. You see, the Scriptures teach us that we're ALL sinners in need of a Savior. In the book of Romans we learn that there is NONE righteous...not even ONE! So what then can we do? We NEED deliverance! We NEED cleansing! We NEED salvation. And that can only come through the shed blood of Jesus. He came to this earth as THE SPOTLESS LAMB OF GOD. By His Sacrifice...because of what HE has done...we now have a WAY to be forgiven. If only we would believe. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000002626/LFL20140430.mp3549065ad5d8a8.mp3 Wed, 30 Apr 2014 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer It's been said before but the fact still remains...that there's NOTHING you can do...to EARN your salvation. The Scriptures teach us that it is by grace through faith that we are saved. Not of works, lest we should boast. You see, there's no amount of GOOD that we can do...there's no set number of church services we can attend...there's not amount of MONEY that will enable you to attain righteousness. Understand that it's not because of what we do or don't do...it's because of what Jesus has DONE...that we can be saved! The ONLY part we play...is accepting that free gift of salvation. All we must do...is say YES to Jesus. It's been said before but the fact still remains...that there's NOTHING you can do...to EARN your salvation. The Scriptures teach us that it is by grace through faith that we are saved. Not of works, lest we should boast. You see, there's no amount of GOOD that we can do...there's no set number of church services we can attend...there's not amount of MONEY that will enable you to attain righteousness. Understand that it's not because of what we do or don't do...it's because of what Jesus has DONE...that we can be saved! The ONLY part we play...is accepting that free gift of salvation. All we must do...is say YES to Jesus. It's been said before but the fact still remains...that there's NOTHING you can do...to EARN your salvation. The Scriptures teach us that it is by grace through faith that we are saved. Not of works, lest we should boast. You see, there's no amount of GOOD that we can do...there's no set number of church services we can attend...there's not amount of MONEY that will enable you to attain righteousness. Understand that it's not because of what we do or don't do...it's because of what Jesus has DONE...that we can be saved! The ONLY part we play...is accepting that free gift of salvation. All we must do...is say YES to Jesus. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000002627/LFL20140429.mp3549065f08ba07.mp3 Tue, 29 Apr 2014 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer Our Heavenly Father is mighty and powerful. He is omni-present. He is righteous and true. But He's also compassionate, loving, and gentle. It's His heart that we would ALL come to Him for healing. First and foremost, for a SPIRITUAL healing. He wants us to have faith and BELIEVE in His wonderful promises. Well in today's message, we'll see REAL FAITH being lived out. We'll learn of the story of a gentile woman...and how her simple faith set her daughter free. She cried out to Jesus, believing that HE is the deliverer...the healer...the GREAT physician. Christian, do WE have that much faith TODAY? If not, then why? Our Heavenly Father is mighty and powerful. He is omni-present. He is righteous and true. But He's also compassionate, loving, and gentle. It's His heart that we would ALL come to Him for healing. First and foremost, for a SPIRITUAL healing. He wants us to have faith and BELIEVE in His wonderful promises. Well in today's message, we'll see REAL FAITH being lived out. We'll learn of the story of a gentile woman...and how her simple faith set her daughter free. She cried out to Jesus, believing that HE is the deliverer...the healer...the GREAT physician. Christian, do WE have that much faith TODAY? If not, then why? Our Heavenly Father is mighty and powerful. He is omni-present. He is righteous and true. But He's also compassionate, loving, and gentle. It's His heart that we would ALL come to Him for healing. First and foremost, for a SPIRITUAL healing. He wants us to have faith and BELIEVE in His wonderful promises. Well in today's message, we'll see REAL FAITH being lived out. We'll learn of the story of a gentile woman...and how her simple faith set her daughter free. She cried out to Jesus, believing that HE is the deliverer...the healer...the GREAT physician. Christian, do WE have that much faith TODAY? If not, then why? http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000002619/LFL20140425.mp35490636d5ccd1.mp3 Fri, 25 Apr 2014 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer As believers, we understand that we were cleansed and forgiven. Our sins have been washed away. We are now new creations in Jesus. No longer are we destined for Hell, but NOW we're promised HEAVEN. Through the promises of our Heavenly Father, we're given life and life more abundantly. And as we'll learn today, there are OTHERS who need to hear this message of hope. There are people who are lost and dying. They NEED Jesus. They need to know that there IS a way! And as the servants of God...shouldn't we WANT to share with them FREEING truth of God's Word? Shouldn't it be our heart's desire to see them come to salvation? As believers, we understand that we were cleansed and forgiven. Our sins have been washed away. We are now new creations in Jesus. No longer are we destined for Hell, but NOW we're promised HEAVEN. Through the promises of our Heavenly Father, we're given life and life more abundantly. And as we'll learn today, there are OTHERS who need to hear this message of hope. There are people who are lost and dying. They NEED Jesus. They need to know that there IS a way! And as the servants of God...shouldn't we WANT to share with them FREEING truth of God's Word? Shouldn't it be our heart's desire to see them come to salvation? As believers, we understand that we were cleansed and forgiven. Our sins have been washed away. We are now new creations in Jesus. No longer are we destined for Hell, but NOW we're promised HEAVEN. Through the promises of our Heavenly Father, we're given life and life more abundantly. And as we'll learn today, there are OTHERS who need to hear this message of hope. There are people who are lost and dying. They NEED Jesus. They need to know that there IS a way! And as the servants of God...shouldn't we WANT to share with them FREEING truth of God's Word? Shouldn't it be our heart's desire to see them come to salvation? http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000002620/LFL20140424.mp3549063c15049d.mp3 Thu, 24 Apr 2014 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer There's something that we'll learn in today's lesson that is SO important for us to grasp. We need to know this as believers. That there's NOTHING we can do to EARN our salvation. What we do and don't do...will not make us more or less righteous than our neighbor. You can't tithe enough, go to church enough, or volunteer enough. The ONLY way you can be saved and made righteous...is through the shed blood of Jesus. Then, as recipients of His free gift of salvation, we're made into NEW creations. He cleanses our hearts. Now, as we're empowered by His grace, we will DESIRE to DO what is right. We'll be able to have victory over sin. There's something that we'll learn in today's lesson that is SO important for us to grasp. We need to know this as believers. That there's NOTHING we can do to EARN our salvation. What we do and don't do...will not make us more or less righteous than our neighbor. You can't tithe enough, go to church enough, or volunteer enough. The ONLY way you can be saved and made righteous...is through the shed blood of Jesus. Then, as recipients of His free gift of salvation, we're made into NEW creations. He cleanses our hearts. Now, as we're empowered by His grace, we will DESIRE to DO what is right. We'll be able to have victory over sin. There's something that we'll learn in today's lesson that is SO important for us to grasp. We need to know this as believers. That there's NOTHING we can do to EARN our salvation. What we do and don't do...will not make us more or less righteous than our neighbor. You can't tithe enough, go to church enough, or volunteer enough. The ONLY way you can be saved and made righteous...is through the shed blood of Jesus. Then, as recipients of His free gift of salvation, we're made into NEW creations. He cleanses our hearts. Now, as we're empowered by His grace, we will DESIRE to DO what is right. We'll be able to have victory over sin. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000002621/LFL20140423.mp35490641386779.mp3 Wed, 23 Apr 2014 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer God's Word is true. It's timeless. From Genesis to Revelation, we've been given all we need...to live life right. But as we'll learn today...there have been people throughout the years who have tried to add to or take away from what God had already established. They attempted to add traditions and unbiblical doctrine to the mix. They tried to add TO the salvation equation. But what we must remember, is that we're COMMANDED to not add to or take away from God's Word. We're to proclaim the truth and uphold the Scriptures. We need to remember that our salvation comes by grace through faith...and grace through faith alone. God's Word is true. It's timeless. From Genesis to Revelation, we've been given all we need...to live life right. But as we'll learn today...there have been people throughout the years who have tried to add to or take away from what God had already established. They attempted to add traditions and unbiblical doctrine to the mix. They tried to add TO the salvation equation. But what we must remember, is that we're COMMANDED to not add to or take away from God's Word. We're to proclaim the truth and uphold the Scriptures. We need to remember that our salvation comes by grace through faith...and grace through faith alone. God's Word is true. It's timeless. From Genesis to Revelation, we've been given all we need...to live life right. But as we'll learn today...there have been people throughout the years who have tried to add to or take away from what God had already established. They attempted to add traditions and unbiblical doctrine to the mix. They tried to add TO the salvation equation. But what we must remember, is that we're COMMANDED to not add to or take away from God's Word. We're to proclaim the truth and uphold the Scriptures. We need to remember that our salvation comes by grace through faith...and grace through faith alone. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000002622/LFL20140422.mp354906451b14c6.mp3 Tue, 22 Apr 2014 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer In all areas of life...including our struggles...we need to know that God is in control. His timing and His plan...is perfect. He knows what He's doing...and we need to TRUST in Him. That's the point that Pastor Mark will make this morning. That whatever you're going through...God is there. And if we'll submit to Him and His leading...He'll guide us through life. It's when we get fearful and take our eyes OFF of Him...that we get into trouble. When we operate out of that fear...out of unbelief...then we begin to lean on our own understanding...or the wisdom of the world. And as the Scriptures teach us...there's a way that seems right to a man, but it's end is the way of death. In all areas of life...including our struggles...we need to know that God is in control. His timing and His plan...is perfect. He knows what He's doing...and we need to TRUST in Him. That's the point that Pastor Mark will make this morning. That whatever you're going through...God is there. And if we'll submit to Him and His leading...He'll guide us through life. It's when we get fearful and take our eyes OFF of Him...that we get into trouble. When we operate out of that fear...out of unbelief...then we begin to lean on our own understanding...or the wisdom of the world. And as the Scriptures teach us...there's a way that seems right to a man, but it's end is the way of death. In all areas of life...including our struggles...we need to know that God is in control. His timing and His plan...is perfect. He knows what He's doing...and we need to TRUST in Him. That's the point that Pastor Mark will make this morning. That whatever you're going through...God is there. And if we'll submit to Him and His leading...He'll guide us through life. It's when we get fearful and take our eyes OFF of Him...that we get into trouble. When we operate out of that fear...out of unbelief...then we begin to lean on our own understanding...or the wisdom of the world. And as the Scriptures teach us...there's a way that seems right to a man, but it's end is the way of death. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000002623/LFL20140421.mp354906492522a7.mp3 Mon, 21 Apr 2014 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer Have you ever been in a situation where you REALLY had to trust in God? Where you had to exercise TRUE faith? Well that's what we'll be talking about today. Relying on God...not just in the easy times...but also in the hard times. You see, it's easy to say that we trust God...when times are good. When we have our health. When our finances are sound. When we feel secure and on track with our goals. But what happens when a wrench gets thrown in? What happens when the things of this world let you down? Where do you turn to? Who do you trust? Well as Christ followers, we're to cry out to Jesus. HE is our Great Provider. Have you ever been in a situation where you REALLY had to trust in God? Where you had to exercise TRUE faith? Well that's what we'll be talking about today. Relying on God...not just in the easy times...but also in the hard times. You see, it's easy to say that we trust God...when times are good. When we have our health. When our finances are sound. When we feel secure and on track with our goals. But what happens when a wrench gets thrown in? What happens when the things of this world let you down? Where do you turn to? Who do you trust? Well as Christ followers, we're to cry out to Jesus. HE is our Great Provider. Have you ever been in a situation where you REALLY had to trust in God? Where you had to exercise TRUE faith? Well that's what we'll be talking about today. Relying on God...not just in the easy times...but also in the hard times. You see, it's easy to say that we trust God...when times are good. When we have our health. When our finances are sound. When we feel secure and on track with our goals. But what happens when a wrench gets thrown in? What happens when the things of this world let you down? Where do you turn to? Who do you trust? Well as Christ followers, we're to cry out to Jesus. HE is our Great Provider. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000002611/LFL20140418.mp3548f1d716da5a.mp3 Fri, 18 Apr 2014 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer We've all been given a talent, skill, or gift to use in God's ministry. These gifts aren't of our own doing. They were handed to us, by our Heavenly Father, to use to bring Him glory...and to draw others to His truth. Well in today's message, Pastor Mark will remind us that faith and trust...need to be tied into these gifts. You see, many people KNOW they have been gifted, but they don't put that gift to use. They are either FEARFUL... thinking that they can't REALLY be used. OR...they are refusing to put their talent to use...out of laziness. Either way, we need to listen to God and trust that HE has blessed us with these talents for a REASON. We need to step out in faith...and USE them. We've all been given a talent, skill, or gift to use in God's ministry. These gifts aren't of our own doing. They were handed to us, by our Heavenly Father, to use to bring Him glory...and to draw others to His truth. Well in today's message, Pastor Mark will remind us that faith and trust...need to be tied into these gifts. You see, many people KNOW they have been gifted, but they don't put that gift to use. They are either FEARFUL... thinking that they can't REALLY be used. OR...they are refusing to put their talent to use...out of laziness. Either way, we need to listen to God and trust that HE has blessed us with these talents for a REASON. We need to step out in faith...and USE them. We've all been given a talent, skill, or gift to use in God's ministry. These gifts aren't of our own doing. They were handed to us, by our Heavenly Father, to use to bring Him glory...and to draw others to His truth. Well in today's message, Pastor Mark will remind us that faith and trust...need to be tied into these gifts. You see, many people KNOW they have been gifted, but they don't put that gift to use. They are either FEARFUL... thinking that they can't REALLY be used. OR...they are refusing to put their talent to use...out of laziness. Either way, we need to listen to God and trust that HE has blessed us with these talents for a REASON. We need to step out in faith...and USE them. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000002612/LFL20140417.mp3548f1dc631c37.mp3 Thu, 17 Apr 2014 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer Jesus came to this earth to not only DIE for our sins, but He also came to point us to the truth...and show us how to live as children of God. While in His ministry, He displayed many different characteristics. And one of those...was compassion. That's right, Jesus was compassionate. Even though He was firm and stood for the truth...even though He was righteous and the SON of God...He STILL had compassion for others. You see, He knew that in their sinful state...they would be lost. And that's why He shared the truth. That's why He was faithful in pointing people to His Heavenly Father. It was His heart that people would turn away from sin and lawlessness...and turn and follow God. Jesus came to this earth to not only DIE for our sins, but He also came to point us to the truth...and show us how to live as children of God. While in His ministry, He displayed many different characteristics. And one of those...was compassion. That's right, Jesus was compassionate. Even though He was firm and stood for the truth...even though He was righteous and the SON of God...He STILL had compassion for others. You see, He knew that in their sinful state...they would be lost. And that's why He shared the truth. That's why He was faithful in pointing people to His Heavenly Father. It was His heart that people would turn away from sin and lawlessness...and turn and follow God. Jesus came to this earth to not only DIE for our sins, but He also came to point us to the truth...and show us how to live as children of God. While in His ministry, He displayed many different characteristics. And one of those...was compassion. That's right, Jesus was compassionate. Even though He was firm and stood for the truth...even though He was righteous and the SON of God...He STILL had compassion for others. You see, He knew that in their sinful state...they would be lost. And that's why He shared the truth. That's why He was faithful in pointing people to His Heavenly Father. It was His heart that people would turn away from sin and lawlessness...and turn and follow God. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000002613/LFL20140416.mp3548f1e0701a13.mp3 Wed, 16 Apr 2014 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer If you take the time to look around you, you see SO many people following after the lusts of their flesh. They're not be ruled by the King of all Kings. They're not interested in living according to His Word...His righteous standard. But listen Christian, we can be guilty of the same. When we ignore or reject the Scriptures, when we deem parts of His Truth irrelevant, then we're not following after HIS wisdom. We're relying on our OWN understanding. Remember what the book of Proverbs tells us? It's a warning that we should ALL heed. It says: 'There is a way that seems right to a man, but it's end is the way of DEATH.' If you take the time to look around you, you see SO many people following after the lusts of their flesh. They're not be ruled by the King of all Kings. They're not interested in living according to His Word...His righteous standard. But listen Christian, we can be guilty of the same. When we ignore or reject the Scriptures, when we deem parts of His Truth irrelevant, then we're not following after HIS wisdom. We're relying on our OWN understanding. Remember what the book of Proverbs tells us? It's a warning that we should ALL heed. It says: 'There is a way that seems right to a man, but it's end is the way of DEATH.' If you take the time to look around you, you see SO many people following after the lusts of their flesh. They're not be ruled by the King of all Kings. They're not interested in living according to His Word...His righteous standard. But listen Christian, we can be guilty of the same. When we ignore or reject the Scriptures, when we deem parts of His Truth irrelevant, then we're not following after HIS wisdom. We're relying on our OWN understanding. Remember what the book of Proverbs tells us? It's a warning that we should ALL heed. It says: 'There is a way that seems right to a man, but it's end is the way of DEATH.' http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000002614/LFL20140415.mp3548f1e459e913.mp3 Tue, 15 Apr 2014 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer In today's message, we'll discuss the conscience. Most often we hear the conscience being described as our moral barometer. It helps us distinguish between right and wrong. But as we'll learn today, as Christ followers, we can't trust our OWN fleshly understanding to determine how to live right. We need God. And that's why we have the Scriptures. From Genesis to Revelation, we have been all we need to live a life pleasing to our Heavenly Father. And Secondly, we've been given His SPIRIT. You see, when we walk according to the Spirit...we won't fulfill our fleshly desires. Instead, we'll walk in path and plan that God has for us. In today's message, we'll discuss the conscience. Most often we hear the conscience being described as our moral barometer. It helps us distinguish between right and wrong. But as we'll learn today, as Christ followers, we can't trust our OWN fleshly understanding to determine how to live right. We need God. And that's why we have the Scriptures. From Genesis to Revelation, we have been all we need to live a life pleasing to our Heavenly Father. And Secondly, we've been given His SPIRIT. You see, when we walk according to the Spirit...we won't fulfill our fleshly desires. Instead, we'll walk in path and plan that God has for us. In today's message, we'll discuss the conscience. Most often we hear the conscience being described as our moral barometer. It helps us distinguish between right and wrong. But as we'll learn today, as Christ followers, we can't trust our OWN fleshly understanding to determine how to live right. We need God. And that's why we have the Scriptures. From Genesis to Revelation, we have been all we need to live a life pleasing to our Heavenly Father. And Secondly, we've been given His SPIRIT. You see, when we walk according to the Spirit...we won't fulfill our fleshly desires. Instead, we'll walk in path and plan that God has for us. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000002615/LFL20140414.mp3548f1e865be57.mp3 Mon, 14 Apr 2014 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer In today's message, Pastor Mark will give us an exhortation. An exhortation...to travel LIGHT. First of all, we have to understand what TRAVELING means. In the context of today's lesson, it means that we are following Jesus...with the desire to walk in obedience...down the path He has paved for us. We'll learn that when we travel with Jesus, we need to be selfLESS. We'll discover that it's not a good idea to carry heavy baggage. This can range from financial debt to material possessions. With the work of God's grace in our lives, we can be rid of the things that hold us down...that keep us from moving forward in the ministry. In today's message, Pastor Mark will give us an exhortation. An exhortation...to travel LIGHT. First of all, we have to understand what TRAVELING means. In the context of today's lesson, it means that we are following Jesus...with the desire to walk in obedience...down the path He has paved for us. We'll learn that when we travel with Jesus, we need to be selfLESS. We'll discover that it's not a good idea to carry heavy baggage. This can range from financial debt to material possessions. With the work of God's grace in our lives, we can be rid of the things that hold us down...that keep us from moving forward in the ministry. In today's message, Pastor Mark will give us an exhortation. An exhortation...to travel LIGHT. First of all, we have to understand what TRAVELING means. In the context of today's lesson, it means that we are following Jesus...with the desire to walk in obedience...down the path He has paved for us. We'll learn that when we travel with Jesus, we need to be selfLESS. We'll discover that it's not a good idea to carry heavy baggage. This can range from financial debt to material possessions. With the work of God's grace in our lives, we can be rid of the things that hold us down...that keep us from moving forward in the ministry. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000002603/Processing....mp3 Fri, 11 Apr 2014 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer Christ followers, did you know that we were not saved only for our OWN benefit? Sure, God loves ALL of us. It is His heart that NONE would perish...and that includes YOU. But once you're saved you have to realize the part you play. As a recipient of God's free salvation, we've been given an opportunity to serve. We're been given the privilege to share the hope we have in Jesus. We're to expose the lie and proclaim the truth. We need to exhort others to see their need for a Savior...to confess and repent. To be forgiven! But none of this can be done in our own strength. We need to be emPOWERED by God's grace to do so. Christ followers, did you know that we were not saved only for our OWN benefit? Sure, God loves ALL of us. It is His heart that NONE would perish...and that includes YOU. But once you're saved you have to realize the part you play. As a recipient of God's free salvation, we've been given an opportunity to serve. We're been given the privilege to share the hope we have in Jesus. We're to expose the lie and proclaim the truth. We need to exhort others to see their need for a Savior...to confess and repent. To be forgiven! But none of this can be done in our own strength. We need to be emPOWERED by God's grace to do so. Christ followers, did you know that we were not saved only for our OWN benefit? Sure, God loves ALL of us. It is His heart that NONE would perish...and that includes YOU. But once you're saved you have to realize the part you play. As a recipient of God's free salvation, we've been given an opportunity to serve. We're been given the privilege to share the hope we have in Jesus. We're to expose the lie and proclaim the truth. We need to exhort others to see their need for a Savior...to confess and repent. To be forgiven! But none of this can be done in our own strength. We need to be emPOWERED by God's grace to do so. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000002607/LFL20140310.mp3548f1c12b61cd.mp3 Thu, 10 Apr 2014 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer The Bible is true, regardless of man's beliefs. There is only one way to get to Heaven, and that's Jesus. The Jesus that is spoken of in the Bible is the TRUE Messiah. Sadly, throughout the years, man has added to and taken away from what the Bible has to say. And because of that, people have a warped view on WHO Jesus really is...and what He stood for. So how can we steer clear from these falsities of our Savior? It's simple, actually. All we have to do is study the Word...and believe it. From the reading of the Bible, we can learn the true characteristics of Jesus. We can KNOW the message that He proclaimed. We can see how He walked. The Bible is true, regardless of man's beliefs. There is only one way to get to Heaven, and that's Jesus. The Jesus that is spoken of in the Bible is the TRUE Messiah. Sadly, throughout the years, man has added to and taken away from what the Bible has to say. And because of that, people have a warped view on WHO Jesus really is...and what He stood for. So how can we steer clear from these falsities of our Savior? It's simple, actually. All we have to do is study the Word...and believe it. From the reading of the Bible, we can learn the true characteristics of Jesus. We can KNOW the message that He proclaimed. We can see how He walked. The Bible is true, regardless of man's beliefs. There is only one way to get to Heaven, and that's Jesus. The Jesus that is spoken of in the Bible is the TRUE Messiah. Sadly, throughout the years, man has added to and taken away from what the Bible has to say. And because of that, people have a warped view on WHO Jesus really is...and what He stood for. So how can we steer clear from these falsities of our Savior? It's simple, actually. All we have to do is study the Word...and believe it. From the reading of the Bible, we can learn the true characteristics of Jesus. We can KNOW the message that He proclaimed. We can see how He walked. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000002608/LFL20140409.mp3548f1c5506f3a.mp3 Wed, 09 Apr 2014 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer In the book of Mark, there's a story of a boy who had a mute spirit. The father of this boy first approached the disciples, then Jesus. This is what Jesus said: 'If you can believe, all things are possible to him who believes.' Then the boy's father cried out, 'Lord, I believe; help my unbelief!' Then as the story goes, Jesus commanded the spirit to come out of the boy. You see, as Christ followers, we MUST believe! If we don't believe...then we don't have trust. And if we don't trust in God and His Word...then what do we have? You see, we can't trust in our own strength, abilities or understanding. But God is powerful and all-knowing. There's NOTHING that He cannot do. In the book of Mark, there's a story of a boy who had a mute spirit. The father of this boy first approached the disciples, then Jesus. This is what Jesus said: 'If you can believe, all things are possible to him who believes.' Then the boy's father cried out, 'Lord, I believe; help my unbelief!' Then as the story goes, Jesus commanded the spirit to come out of the boy. You see, as Christ followers, we MUST believe! If we don't believe...then we don't have trust. And if we don't trust in God and His Word...then what do we have? You see, we can't trust in our own strength, abilities or understanding. But God is powerful and all-knowing. There's NOTHING that He cannot do. In the book of Mark, there's a story of a boy who had a mute spirit. The father of this boy first approached the disciples, then Jesus. This is what Jesus said: 'If you can believe, all things are possible to him who believes.' Then the boy's father cried out, 'Lord, I believe; help my unbelief!' Then as the story goes, Jesus commanded the spirit to come out of the boy. You see, as Christ followers, we MUST believe! If we don't believe...then we don't have trust. And if we don't trust in God and His Word...then what do we have? You see, we can't trust in our own strength, abilities or understanding. But God is powerful and all-knowing. There's NOTHING that He cannot do. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000002609/LFL20140408.mp3548f1cc2e7548.mp3 Tue, 08 Apr 2014 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer What does it mean to be a Christian? To be a Christ-follower? Well, first of all...it means that you are born-again. You've been cleansed and forgiven. You've been saved by what Jesus has done. His sacrifice...His shed blood made a way for you to spend eternity with God our Creator. It also means that you BELIEVE in God. It means that you believe what He says. That you have faith in Him and His Word. That you desire to do what is right...to heed His voice. So if you call yourself a believer...are you a person who TRULY trusts God? Do you apply His Word to your life? What does it mean to be a Christian? To be a Christ-follower? Well, first of all...it means that you are born-again. You've been cleansed and forgiven. You've been saved by what Jesus has done. His sacrifice...His shed blood made a way for you to spend eternity with God our Creator. It also means that you BELIEVE in God. It means that you believe what He says. That you have faith in Him and His Word. That you desire to do what is right...to heed His voice. So if you call yourself a believer...are you a person who TRULY trusts God? Do you apply His Word to your life? What does it mean to be a Christian? To be a Christ-follower? Well, first of all...it means that you are born-again. You've been cleansed and forgiven. You've been saved by what Jesus has done. His sacrifice...His shed blood made a way for you to spend eternity with God our Creator. It also means that you BELIEVE in God. It means that you believe what He says. That you have faith in Him and His Word. That you desire to do what is right...to heed His voice. So if you call yourself a believer...are you a person who TRULY trusts God? Do you apply His Word to your life? http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000002610/LFL20140407.mp3548f1d0803031.mp3 Mon, 07 Apr 2014 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer Faith is vital in the life of a Christ-follower. First and foremost, it is by grace through faith in Jesus...that we are saved. Secondly, we know that faith comes by hearing...and hearing by the Word of God. But that work of faith doesn't stop there. It doesn't go dormant after you've prayed the prayer of salvation. In fact, it's only the beginning! From there... we need to DAILY exercise that faith in our lives...believing what God says is true. We need to step out in obedience, trusting that our Heavenly Father is in control and He knows EXACTLY what He is doing. We need to have faith that He will provide for our every need. Faith is vital in the life of a Christ-follower. First and foremost, it is by grace through faith in Jesus...that we are saved. Secondly, we know that faith comes by hearing...and hearing by the Word of God. But that work of faith doesn't stop there. It doesn't go dormant after you've prayed the prayer of salvation. In fact, it's only the beginning! From there... we need to DAILY exercise that faith in our lives...believing what God says is true. We need to step out in obedience, trusting that our Heavenly Father is in control and He knows EXACTLY what He is doing. We need to have faith that He will provide for our every need. Faith is vital in the life of a Christ-follower. First and foremost, it is by grace through faith in Jesus...that we are saved. Secondly, we know that faith comes by hearing...and hearing by the Word of God. But that work of faith doesn't stop there. It doesn't go dormant after you've prayed the prayer of salvation. In fact, it's only the beginning! From there... we need to DAILY exercise that faith in our lives...believing what God says is true. We need to step out in obedience, trusting that our Heavenly Father is in control and He knows EXACTLY what He is doing. We need to have faith that He will provide for our every need. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000002544/LFL20140404.mp35485e07a44e6a.mp3 Fri, 04 Apr 2014 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer Our lives today are so hectic. We sleep, we eat, we work, and we repeat. We have less and less meaningful interaction with others as time goes by. But is that how WE, as believers, should behave? Certainly not! We're to be about our Father's business. And a big part of His ministry, is serving others. So stop for a moment and look around you. There are SO many people who are hurting...or in need. There are families and children without clothing and proper nutrition. There are fathers who can't find jobs. There are COUNTLESS people...who are starving for the TRUTH of God's Word. So when you see someone in need...don't just walk on by. Ask God HOW and IF you are to lend a hand. Our lives today are so hectic. We sleep, we eat, we work, and we repeat. We have less and less meaningful interaction with others as time goes by. But is that how WE, as believers, should behave? Certainly not! We're to be about our Father's business. And a big part of His ministry, is serving others. So stop for a moment and look around you. There are SO many people who are hurting...or in need. There are families and children without clothing and proper nutrition. There are fathers who can't find jobs. There are COUNTLESS people...who are starving for the TRUTH of God's Word. So when you see someone in need...don't just walk on by. Ask God HOW and IF you are to lend a hand. Our lives today are so hectic. We sleep, we eat, we work, and we repeat. We have less and less meaningful interaction with others as time goes by. But is that how WE, as believers, should behave? Certainly not! We're to be about our Father's business. And a big part of His ministry, is serving others. So stop for a moment and look around you. There are SO many people who are hurting...or in need. There are families and children without clothing and proper nutrition. There are fathers who can't find jobs. There are COUNTLESS people...who are starving for the TRUTH of God's Word. So when you see someone in need...don't just walk on by. Ask God HOW and IF you are to lend a hand. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000002545/LFL20140403.mp35485e0ead9d02.mp3 Thu, 03 Apr 2014 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer In today's message, we'll learn what it means...to tell it like it is. Pastor Mark will speak to us about having a boldness in our profession of faith. About being empowered by His grace so that we might be able to share the truth in love, with others. In our text today, we'll learn about an encounter Jesus had with a demon. Now most people don't even want to TALK about demons...let alone face the reality that they exist. But we can't deny it. We can't hide it. As Christ-followers, we need not be afraid. We have to face the facts. We have to tell it like it is. There IS a spiritual realm. And Satan has a goal. And that's to steal, kill, and destroy. In today's message, we'll learn what it means...to tell it like it is. Pastor Mark will speak to us about having a boldness in our profession of faith. About being empowered by His grace so that we might be able to share the truth in love, with others. In our text today, we'll learn about an encounter Jesus had with a demon. Now most people don't even want to TALK about demons...let alone face the reality that they exist. But we can't deny it. We can't hide it. As Christ-followers, we need not be afraid. We have to face the facts. We have to tell it like it is. There IS a spiritual realm. And Satan has a goal. And that's to steal, kill, and destroy. In today's message, we'll learn what it means...to tell it like it is. Pastor Mark will speak to us about having a boldness in our profession of faith. About being empowered by His grace so that we might be able to share the truth in love, with others. In our text today, we'll learn about an encounter Jesus had with a demon. Now most people don't even want to TALK about demons...let alone face the reality that they exist. But we can't deny it. We can't hide it. As Christ-followers, we need not be afraid. We have to face the facts. We have to tell it like it is. There IS a spiritual realm. And Satan has a goal. And that's to steal, kill, and destroy. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000002546/LFL20140402.mp35485e13f03cdd.mp3 Wed, 02 Apr 2014 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer There are many different reasons as to why we experience storms. Often times, we're struggling because of sin...because of something WE have done. Other times, life's storms are used to teach us a lesson. You see, in this world today, we're too independent. We have forgotten our NEED for God. However, when we're faced with a storm...that's when we TRULY learn what it means to lean on God and trust in HIS plan for our lives. Pastor Mark will share with us today that God DOES care. It's not His desire to see you struggle. He wants to see you learn and grow. He wants you to have victory over life's storms. There are many different reasons as to why we experience storms. Often times, we're struggling because of sin...because of something WE have done. Other times, life's storms are used to teach us a lesson. You see, in this world today, we're too independent. We have forgotten our NEED for God. However, when we're faced with a storm...that's when we TRULY learn what it means to lean on God and trust in HIS plan for our lives. Pastor Mark will share with us today that God DOES care. It's not His desire to see you struggle. He wants to see you learn and grow. He wants you to have victory over life's storms. There are many different reasons as to why we experience storms. Often times, we're struggling because of sin...because of something WE have done. Other times, life's storms are used to teach us a lesson. You see, in this world today, we're too independent. We have forgotten our NEED for God. However, when we're faced with a storm...that's when we TRULY learn what it means to lean on God and trust in HIS plan for our lives. Pastor Mark will share with us today that God DOES care. It's not His desire to see you struggle. He wants to see you learn and grow. He wants you to have victory over life's storms. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000002547/LFL20140401.mp35485e1841e735.mp3 Tue, 01 Apr 2014 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer In this life, we'll all experience ups and downs...times of trial and times of heartache. Both believers and non-believers alike...have to endure such times. NO ONE is exempt from the storms in life. But for those of us who have a relationship with the Creator...those who love Him and are the called according to HIS purpose...THEY can have HOPE even during life's storms. You see, our Heavenly Father has made many great promises to His children. And one of those promises, is that He'll never leave or forsake us. The Scriptures teach us that He is our ever-present help...in time of need. In this life, we'll all experience ups and downs...times of trial and times of heartache. Both believers and non-believers alike...have to endure such times. NO ONE is exempt from the storms in life. But for those of us who have a relationship with the Creator...those who love Him and are the called according to HIS purpose...THEY can have HOPE even during life's storms. You see, our Heavenly Father has made many great promises to His children. And one of those promises, is that He'll never leave or forsake us. The Scriptures teach us that He is our ever-present help...in time of need. In this life, we'll all experience ups and downs...times of trial and times of heartache. Both believers and non-believers alike...have to endure such times. NO ONE is exempt from the storms in life. But for those of us who have a relationship with the Creator...those who love Him and are the called according to HIS purpose...THEY can have HOPE even during life's storms. You see, our Heavenly Father has made many great promises to His children. And one of those promises, is that He'll never leave or forsake us. The Scriptures teach us that He is our ever-present help...in time of need. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000002548/LFL20140331.mp35485e2332608d.mp3 Mon, 31 Mar 2014 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer When you pray the prayer of salvation...when you accept Jesus as your Savior...that's just the beginning of your walk with God. In today's lesson, Pastor Mark will remind us that this walk is LIFE-LONG. We are to be in a state of GROWTH and MATURATION...until the day we breathe our last. Understand that God LOVES us and wants GREAT THINGS for us. He wants to teach us. He wants to have a close and intimate relationship with His children. We should desire to learn more about His character and nature. We should want to be more and more like His SON. But none of this can be accomplished without His grace. When you pray the prayer of salvation...when you accept Jesus as your Savior...that's just the beginning of your walk with God. In today's lesson, Pastor Mark will remind us that this walk is LIFE-LONG. We are to be in a state of GROWTH and MATURATION...until the day we breathe our last. Understand that God LOVES us and wants GREAT THINGS for us. He wants to teach us. He wants to have a close and intimate relationship with His children. We should desire to learn more about His character and nature. We should want to be more and more like His SON. But none of this can be accomplished without His grace. When you pray the prayer of salvation...when you accept Jesus as your Savior...that's just the beginning of your walk with God. In today's lesson, Pastor Mark will remind us that this walk is LIFE-LONG. We are to be in a state of GROWTH and MATURATION...until the day we breathe our last. Understand that God LOVES us and wants GREAT THINGS for us. He wants to teach us. He wants to have a close and intimate relationship with His children. We should desire to learn more about His character and nature. We should want to be more and more like His SON. But none of this can be accomplished without His grace. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000002485/LFL20140328.mp354808689dc077.mp3 Fri, 28 Mar 2014 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer Light exposes the darkness. This is both true in science AND spirituality. Pastor Mark will remind us today that it's the light of God's Word that reveals the dark and evil deeds of the enemy. And it's ALSO the light of the Father working in and through us...that should draw OTHERS to the truth. So the question to ask yourself today is: 'Is MY light shining?' 'Am I living in such a way that causes OTHERS to see the work of God's grace in my life?' As believers, that should be our heart's desire. We should WANT to be a shining beacon of truth. Our lives should shine so that our Heavenly Father would be glorified. Light exposes the darkness. This is both true in science AND spirituality. Pastor Mark will remind us today that it's the light of God's Word that reveals the dark and evil deeds of the enemy. And it's ALSO the light of the Father working in and through us...that should draw OTHERS to the truth. So the question to ask yourself today is: 'Is MY light shining?' 'Am I living in such a way that causes OTHERS to see the work of God's grace in my life?' As believers, that should be our heart's desire. We should WANT to be a shining beacon of truth. Our lives should shine so that our Heavenly Father would be glorified. Light exposes the darkness. This is both true in science AND spirituality. Pastor Mark will remind us today that it's the light of God's Word that reveals the dark and evil deeds of the enemy. And it's ALSO the light of the Father working in and through us...that should draw OTHERS to the truth. So the question to ask yourself today is: 'Is MY light shining?' 'Am I living in such a way that causes OTHERS to see the work of God's grace in my life?' As believers, that should be our heart's desire. We should WANT to be a shining beacon of truth. Our lives should shine so that our Heavenly Father would be glorified. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000002486/LFL20140327.mp354808710e1052.mp3 Thu, 27 Mar 2014 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer In the world of Christianity today, there are false teachers who spread lies about God and His Word. They make false and flowery statements in an effort to add members to their church. They often play on people's emotions...or they promise them happy, healthy and prosperous lives...if they accept Jesus as their Savior. But that's not exactly SCRIPTURAL. Understand that there ARE wonderful promises for the children of God. However, we are ALSO told that we will experience persecution. We're told that even as believers, we'll experience times of trial and hardship. No one is exempt from these things. It's all a part of living in a fallen world. In the world of Christianity today, there are false teachers who spread lies about God and His Word. They make false and flowery statements in an effort to add members to their church. They often play on people's emotions...or they promise them happy, healthy and prosperous lives...if they accept Jesus as their Savior. But that's not exactly SCRIPTURAL. Understand that there ARE wonderful promises for the children of God. However, we are ALSO told that we will experience persecution. We're told that even as believers, we'll experience times of trial and hardship. No one is exempt from these things. It's all a part of living in a fallen world. In the world of Christianity today, there are false teachers who spread lies about God and His Word. They make false and flowery statements in an effort to add members to their church. They often play on people's emotions...or they promise them happy, healthy and prosperous lives...if they accept Jesus as their Savior. But that's not exactly SCRIPTURAL. Understand that there ARE wonderful promises for the children of God. However, we are ALSO told that we will experience persecution. We're told that even as believers, we'll experience times of trial and hardship. No one is exempt from these things. It's all a part of living in a fallen world. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000002487/LFL20140326.mp3548087801ac5f.mp3 Wed, 26 Mar 2014 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer What does a REAL Christian...a true believer in the God of the Bible LOOK like? Do they have a certain physical appearance? Do they dress a specific way? Do they have a particular way of talking? Well in today's message, Pastor Mark will answer these questions. We'll quickly learn that being a Christian...has very little to do with the EXternal. It has a LOT to do with the INternal. You see when you become a believer, there's a change that takes place on the INSIDE. You become a new creation. A process of restoration and renewal takes place. God's grace begins to work in and through you. THEN...you'll begin to bear FRUIT. What does a REAL Christian...a true believer in the God of the Bible LOOK like? Do they have a certain physical appearance? Do they dress a specific way? Do they have a particular way of talking? Well in today's message, Pastor Mark will answer these questions. We'll quickly learn that being a Christian...has very little to do with the EXternal. It has a LOT to do with the INternal. You see when you become a believer, there's a change that takes place on the INSIDE. You become a new creation. A process of restoration and renewal takes place. God's grace begins to work in and through you. THEN...you'll begin to bear FRUIT. What does a REAL Christian...a true believer in the God of the Bible LOOK like? Do they have a certain physical appearance? Do they dress a specific way? Do they have a particular way of talking? Well in today's message, Pastor Mark will answer these questions. We'll quickly learn that being a Christian...has very little to do with the EXternal. It has a LOT to do with the INternal. You see when you become a believer, there's a change that takes place on the INSIDE. You become a new creation. A process of restoration and renewal takes place. God's grace begins to work in and through you. THEN...you'll begin to bear FRUIT. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000002488/LFL20140325.mp3548087d15154d.mp3 Tue, 25 Mar 2014 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer How can we attain TRUE unity? How can we achieve ONENESS? Well, we can compromise and hit a pseudo version of the two, but that won't last for long. So now what do we do? How can we truly be ONE with our spouse...or even with the body of Christ? Well, the only REAL way...is to be united in the truth of God's Word. When you use the Scriptures as the standard for living...there's no wiggle-room. God has given us clear instructions for life...you can find it from Genesis to Revelation. And He's given each of His children His Spirit. And as we seek MORE truth...the Spirit will be faithful to reveal it TO us. How can we attain TRUE unity? How can we achieve ONENESS? Well, we can compromise and hit a pseudo version of the two, but that won't last for long. So now what do we do? How can we truly be ONE with our spouse...or even with the body of Christ? Well, the only REAL way...is to be united in the truth of God's Word. When you use the Scriptures as the standard for living...there's no wiggle-room. God has given us clear instructions for life...you can find it from Genesis to Revelation. And He's given each of His children His Spirit. And as we seek MORE truth...the Spirit will be faithful to reveal it TO us. How can we attain TRUE unity? How can we achieve ONENESS? Well, we can compromise and hit a pseudo version of the two, but that won't last for long. So now what do we do? How can we truly be ONE with our spouse...or even with the body of Christ? Well, the only REAL way...is to be united in the truth of God's Word. When you use the Scriptures as the standard for living...there's no wiggle-room. God has given us clear instructions for life...you can find it from Genesis to Revelation. And He's given each of His children His Spirit. And as we seek MORE truth...the Spirit will be faithful to reveal it TO us. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000002489/LFL20140324.mp35480882b892d8.mp3 Mon, 24 Mar 2014 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer You and I, as brothers and sisters, are a part of the body of Messiah. Jesus...is our Head. Now, if we decide to do things on our own...in our own understanding...not following after the plan of our Head...what do you think will happen? What if YOU want to go left and I want to go right? And what if NEITHER of those directions are in the plan that JESUS has for us? Sounds confusing, doesn't it? Well sadly, that's how the body tries to operate at times. We all have our own ideas of what ministry is supposed to look like. We all have our skewed ideas of right and wrong. And the ONLY way we will EVER find unity...is by submitting to the TRUTH of God's Word. You and I, as brothers and sisters, are a part of the body of Messiah. Jesus...is our Head. Now, if we decide to do things on our own...in our own understanding...not following after the plan of our Head...what do you think will happen? What if YOU want to go left and I want to go right? And what if NEITHER of those directions are in the plan that JESUS has for us? Sounds confusing, doesn't it? Well sadly, that's how the body tries to operate at times. We all have our own ideas of what ministry is supposed to look like. We all have our skewed ideas of right and wrong. And the ONLY way we will EVER find unity...is by submitting to the TRUTH of God's Word. You and I, as brothers and sisters, are a part of the body of Messiah. Jesus...is our Head. Now, if we decide to do things on our own...in our own understanding...not following after the plan of our Head...what do you think will happen? What if YOU want to go left and I want to go right? And what if NEITHER of those directions are in the plan that JESUS has for us? Sounds confusing, doesn't it? Well sadly, that's how the body tries to operate at times. We all have our own ideas of what ministry is supposed to look like. We all have our skewed ideas of right and wrong. And the ONLY way we will EVER find unity...is by submitting to the TRUTH of God's Word. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000002466/LFL20140321.mp3547f679be69af.mp3 Fri, 21 Mar 2014 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer In today's message, we'll learn about the training of the twelve disciples. Pastor Mark will share with us that WE are ALSO disciples. We are in a constant process of training, learning and growing. And while we're doing so...we're to be about our Father's business. We need to be submitted to God...allowing His grace to empower us to obey. And it's the reflection of that grace in our lives that draws the lost to the truth. It should be our DESIRE that they SEE the power of God at work IN US. Don't you want to bring God GLORY? Don't you want others to know how wonderful, mighty and LOVING He is? Well, one of the best ways to do that...is to share it through our deeds. In today's message, we'll learn about the training of the twelve disciples. Pastor Mark will share with us that WE are ALSO disciples. We are in a constant process of training, learning and growing. And while we're doing so...we're to be about our Father's business. We need to be submitted to God...allowing His grace to empower us to obey. And it's the reflection of that grace in our lives that draws the lost to the truth. It should be our DESIRE that they SEE the power of God at work IN US. Don't you want to bring God GLORY? Don't you want others to know how wonderful, mighty and LOVING He is? Well, one of the best ways to do that...is to share it through our deeds. In today's message, we'll learn about the training of the twelve disciples. Pastor Mark will share with us that WE are ALSO disciples. We are in a constant process of training, learning and growing. And while we're doing so...we're to be about our Father's business. We need to be submitted to God...allowing His grace to empower us to obey. And it's the reflection of that grace in our lives that draws the lost to the truth. It should be our DESIRE that they SEE the power of God at work IN US. Don't you want to bring God GLORY? Don't you want others to know how wonderful, mighty and LOVING He is? Well, one of the best ways to do that...is to share it through our deeds. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000002467/LFL20140320.mp3547f67df64f88.mp3 Thu, 20 Mar 2014 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer For years now people have been asking the question: 'What Would Jesus Do?' It's ALMOST become cliché...just something you say. But do we actually consider that when we're about to make a decision? Well in today's message, we will. You see, Jesus not only came to this earth to take our place...to make a way for us to be saved. He ALSO came to set an example for us. He wanted to show us what it looks like to live according to His Father's Word. And we're to do as HE did. Sure, we won't do it perfectly, but do you WANT to? Does your heart DESIRE to DO what Jesus DID? Do you want to walk in a way that's pleasing to Him? For years now people have been asking the question: 'What Would Jesus Do?' It's ALMOST become cliché...just something you say. But do we actually consider that when we're about to make a decision? Well in today's message, we will. You see, Jesus not only came to this earth to take our place...to make a way for us to be saved. He ALSO came to set an example for us. He wanted to show us what it looks like to live according to His Father's Word. And we're to do as HE did. Sure, we won't do it perfectly, but do you WANT to? Does your heart DESIRE to DO what Jesus DID? Do you want to walk in a way that's pleasing to Him? For years now people have been asking the question: 'What Would Jesus Do?' It's ALMOST become cliché...just something you say. But do we actually consider that when we're about to make a decision? Well in today's message, we will. You see, Jesus not only came to this earth to take our place...to make a way for us to be saved. He ALSO came to set an example for us. He wanted to show us what it looks like to live according to His Father's Word. And we're to do as HE did. Sure, we won't do it perfectly, but do you WANT to? Does your heart DESIRE to DO what Jesus DID? Do you want to walk in a way that's pleasing to Him? http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000002468/LFL20140319.mp3547f68216aa34.mp3 Wed, 19 Mar 2014 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer It's a Biblical fact that we are saved by grace through faith, not of works, lest we should boast. You see, salvation is a free gift from God. There's nothing we can do to earn it. Our efforts in being obedient do not make us MORE or LESS saved. We can't earn our way to Heaven...and we can't make ourselves righteous. Understand that it's ALL THROUGH JESUS. It's because of what HE did that we can be cleansed and forgiven. It's because of HIM that we can be given the grace to serve Him and others. Now with that being said, we can't IGNORE God's commands. We should WANT to follow them. But not for salvation, because we LOVE Him. It's a Biblical fact that we are saved by grace through faith, not of works, lest we should boast. You see, salvation is a free gift from God. There's nothing we can do to earn it. Our efforts in being obedient do not make us MORE or LESS saved. We can't earn our way to Heaven...and we can't make ourselves righteous. Understand that it's ALL THROUGH JESUS. It's because of what HE did that we can be cleansed and forgiven. It's because of HIM that we can be given the grace to serve Him and others. Now with that being said, we can't IGNORE God's commands. We should WANT to follow them. But not for salvation, because we LOVE Him. It's a Biblical fact that we are saved by grace through faith, not of works, lest we should boast. You see, salvation is a free gift from God. There's nothing we can do to earn it. Our efforts in being obedient do not make us MORE or LESS saved. We can't earn our way to Heaven...and we can't make ourselves righteous. Understand that it's ALL THROUGH JESUS. It's because of what HE did that we can be cleansed and forgiven. It's because of HIM that we can be given the grace to serve Him and others. Now with that being said, we can't IGNORE God's commands. We should WANT to follow them. But not for salvation, because we LOVE Him. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000002469/Processing....mp3 Tue, 18 Mar 2014 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer The world often views the life of a follower of Jesus as boring, restrictive, binding, and lacking in joy. And there's a good reason for that! Because a lot of professing believers ACT that way while doing God's work! What's happened to us? Where's our joy? Where's our zeal? Serving God...obeying His Word...helping others...that's not BONDAGE! That's a joy and a privilege! Pastor Mark will challenge us today to check our motivation. To check our calling. Where does God want you? Where have you been gifted? Are you serving in the flesh? Or are you relying on the power of God to enable you to do His will? The world often views the life of a follower of Jesus as boring, restrictive, binding, and lacking in joy. And there's a good reason for that! Because a lot of professing believers ACT that way while doing God's work! What's happened to us? Where's our joy? Where's our zeal? Serving God...obeying His Word...helping others...that's not BONDAGE! That's a joy and a privilege! Pastor Mark will challenge us today to check our motivation. To check our calling. Where does God want you? Where have you been gifted? Are you serving in the flesh? Or are you relying on the power of God to enable you to do His will? The world often views the life of a follower of Jesus as boring, restrictive, binding, and lacking in joy. And there's a good reason for that! Because a lot of professing believers ACT that way while doing God's work! What's happened to us? Where's our joy? Where's our zeal? Serving God...obeying His Word...helping others...that's not BONDAGE! That's a joy and a privilege! Pastor Mark will challenge us today to check our motivation. To check our calling. Where does God want you? Where have you been gifted? Are you serving in the flesh? Or are you relying on the power of God to enable you to do His will? http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000002470/LFL20140317.mp3547f689bc04d5.mp3 Mon, 17 Mar 2014 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer When we become born again, we're to leave the past behind. We're new creations. However, we're not to forget where we've come from...or what we've been delivered from. We need to consider that when dealing with other people. As Christians, we can't look DOWN upon the lost. We need to look at them with a heart of compassion. We need to love them with the same love that Jesus has for us. Now, that's not an easy task. It can't be done in the flesh. That's why we need Jesus. We need His grace to empower us to love like He does. We need His heart of understanding. We need His gentle and caring spirit to work in and through us. When we become born again, we're to leave the past behind. We're new creations. However, we're not to forget where we've come from...or what we've been delivered from. We need to consider that when dealing with other people. As Christians, we can't look DOWN upon the lost. We need to look at them with a heart of compassion. We need to love them with the same love that Jesus has for us. Now, that's not an easy task. It can't be done in the flesh. That's why we need Jesus. We need His grace to empower us to love like He does. We need His heart of understanding. We need His gentle and caring spirit to work in and through us. When we become born again, we're to leave the past behind. We're new creations. However, we're not to forget where we've come from...or what we've been delivered from. We need to consider that when dealing with other people. As Christians, we can't look DOWN upon the lost. We need to look at them with a heart of compassion. We need to love them with the same love that Jesus has for us. Now, that's not an easy task. It can't be done in the flesh. That's why we need Jesus. We need His grace to empower us to love like He does. We need His heart of understanding. We need His gentle and caring spirit to work in and through us. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000002453/LFL20140314.mp3547dfcbdd38bc.mp3 Fri, 14 Mar 2014 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer When you come to faith in Jesus...you become a new creation. In the book of Second Corinthians we'll read: 'If anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation; old things have passed away; behold, all things have become new. Now all things are of God, who has reconciled us to Himself through Jesus Christ.' So you see, when you confess and repent...that means you turn away from your old sinful lifestyle. THEN...you're to turn and walk in the ways of our Heavenly Father. By His grace you begin the process of metamorphosis. You begin to change from the inside out. And that's a work that only GOD can do in your life. When you come to faith in Jesus...you become a new creation. In the book of Second Corinthians we'll read: 'If anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation; old things have passed away; behold, all things have become new. Now all things are of God, who has reconciled us to Himself through Jesus Christ.' So you see, when you confess and repent...that means you turn away from your old sinful lifestyle. THEN...you're to turn and walk in the ways of our Heavenly Father. By His grace you begin the process of metamorphosis. You begin to change from the inside out. And that's a work that only GOD can do in your life. When you come to faith in Jesus...you become a new creation. In the book of Second Corinthians we'll read: 'If anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation; old things have passed away; behold, all things have become new. Now all things are of God, who has reconciled us to Himself through Jesus Christ.' So you see, when you confess and repent...that means you turn away from your old sinful lifestyle. THEN...you're to turn and walk in the ways of our Heavenly Father. By His grace you begin the process of metamorphosis. You begin to change from the inside out. And that's a work that only GOD can do in your life. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000002454/LFL20140313.mp3547dfd25eb5e8.mp3 Thu, 13 Mar 2014 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer If you think about it...our lives are full of material possessions. And many of these possessions...possess US. We take the time, effort and sometimes MONEY to buy new, to upgrade, to polish, to refinish or to replace. But consider this: If we gave the people in our lives even half the time and attention as we do our material possessions...where would that leave us? Pastor Mark will take the time to encourage us today to not put THINGS above people. To put down our gadgets and things that distract us...and use that time and effort to get to know someone. To minister to someone. To make a new friend. To reach out to someone in need. If you think about it...our lives are full of material possessions. And many of these possessions...possess US. We take the time, effort and sometimes MONEY to buy new, to upgrade, to polish, to refinish or to replace. But consider this: If we gave the people in our lives even half the time and attention as we do our material possessions...where would that leave us? Pastor Mark will take the time to encourage us today to not put THINGS above people. To put down our gadgets and things that distract us...and use that time and effort to get to know someone. To minister to someone. To make a new friend. To reach out to someone in need. If you think about it...our lives are full of material possessions. And many of these possessions...possess US. We take the time, effort and sometimes MONEY to buy new, to upgrade, to polish, to refinish or to replace. But consider this: If we gave the people in our lives even half the time and attention as we do our material possessions...where would that leave us? Pastor Mark will take the time to encourage us today to not put THINGS above people. To put down our gadgets and things that distract us...and use that time and effort to get to know someone. To minister to someone. To make a new friend. To reach out to someone in need. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000002455/LFL20140312.mp3547dfd981a808.mp3 Wed, 12 Mar 2014 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer In this life, we have plates that are full. We have obligations at work and at home. We have family, friends, and co-workers we deal with on a daily basis. We have bills to pay, mouths to feed, and homes to tend to. Our lives are full of things vying for our attention. Well in today's lesson, we'll be given the exhortation to slow down and evaluate our lives. Pastor Mark will ask: What's YOUR number one priority? For some people, it's their spouse, children, or even pets. Maybe it's your career or life goals? Well as believers, our number one priority...should be our relationship with our Creator. When we put Him FIRST...everything else will fall into its rightful place. In this life, we have plates that are full. We have obligations at work and at home. We have family, friends, and co-workers we deal with on a daily basis. We have bills to pay, mouths to feed, and homes to tend to. Our lives are full of things vying for our attention. Well in today's lesson, we'll be given the exhortation to slow down and evaluate our lives. Pastor Mark will ask: What's YOUR number one priority? For some people, it's their spouse, children, or even pets. Maybe it's your career or life goals? Well as believers, our number one priority...should be our relationship with our Creator. When we put Him FIRST...everything else will fall into its rightful place. In this life, we have plates that are full. We have obligations at work and at home. We have family, friends, and co-workers we deal with on a daily basis. We have bills to pay, mouths to feed, and homes to tend to. Our lives are full of things vying for our attention. Well in today's lesson, we'll be given the exhortation to slow down and evaluate our lives. Pastor Mark will ask: What's YOUR number one priority? For some people, it's their spouse, children, or even pets. Maybe it's your career or life goals? Well as believers, our number one priority...should be our relationship with our Creator. When we put Him FIRST...everything else will fall into its rightful place. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000002456/LFL20140311.mp3547dfdcdba0c0.mp3 Tue, 11 Mar 2014 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer The Bible teaches us that God's sheep HEAR His voice. And who ARE His sheep? Well WE are...His children...those who believe in His Son...WE are His sheep. So the next question would be: Do YOU hear His voice? Or are you even LISTENING? Sadly, most of us spend so much time talking TO God... that we don't hear His still small voice. We're more concerned about what we THINK we need...than listening for His instructions. We need to change that. We need to slow down and take the time to HEAR Him. He wants to give us direction in this life. He wants to give us WISDOM and DISCERNMENT. The Bible teaches us that God's sheep HEAR His voice. And who ARE His sheep? Well WE are...His children...those who believe in His Son...WE are His sheep. So the next question would be: Do YOU hear His voice? Or are you even LISTENING? Sadly, most of us spend so much time talking TO God... that we don't hear His still small voice. We're more concerned about what we THINK we need...than listening for His instructions. We need to change that. We need to slow down and take the time to HEAR Him. He wants to give us direction in this life. He wants to give us WISDOM and DISCERNMENT. The Bible teaches us that God's sheep HEAR His voice. And who ARE His sheep? Well WE are...His children...those who believe in His Son...WE are His sheep. So the next question would be: Do YOU hear His voice? Or are you even LISTENING? Sadly, most of us spend so much time talking TO God... that we don't hear His still small voice. We're more concerned about what we THINK we need...than listening for His instructions. We need to change that. We need to slow down and take the time to HEAR Him. He wants to give us direction in this life. He wants to give us WISDOM and DISCERNMENT. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000002457/Processing....mp3 Mon, 10 Mar 2014 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer In today's message, we'll continue our study through the book of Mark. We'll be reminded that this life is a battlefield. One that we can't always see, but we KNOW it's there. Pastor Mark will give us yet ANOTHER tool to combat the efforts of the enemy. And that tool is PRAYER. Understand that prayer is important in the life of EVERY believer. Prayer is how we communicate with God. So when our prayer-life is healthy...when we're conversing with God...DAILY...when we're taking the time to LISTEN to His still small voice...we can have victory. You see, when we hear from God...we are hearing the pure and simple truth. In today's message, we'll continue our study through the book of Mark. We'll be reminded that this life is a battlefield. One that we can't always see, but we KNOW it's there. Pastor Mark will give us yet ANOTHER tool to combat the efforts of the enemy. And that tool is PRAYER. Understand that prayer is important in the life of EVERY believer. Prayer is how we communicate with God. So when our prayer-life is healthy...when we're conversing with God...DAILY...when we're taking the time to LISTEN to His still small voice...we can have victory. You see, when we hear from God...we are hearing the pure and simple truth. In today's message, we'll continue our study through the book of Mark. We'll be reminded that this life is a battlefield. One that we can't always see, but we KNOW it's there. Pastor Mark will give us yet ANOTHER tool to combat the efforts of the enemy. And that tool is PRAYER. Understand that prayer is important in the life of EVERY believer. Prayer is how we communicate with God. So when our prayer-life is healthy...when we're conversing with God...DAILY...when we're taking the time to LISTEN to His still small voice...we can have victory. You see, when we hear from God...we are hearing the pure and simple truth. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000002425/LFL20140307.mp35476098d32d60.mp3 Fri, 07 Mar 2014 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer Satan is clever. He prowls around like a roaring lion...waiting to devour. And he is lurking around every corner...trying to attack us from all fronts. Now don't allow that to SCARE you. It's just to inform you of the dangers that we often forget about. You see, Satan is even prowling about our homes. And in today's message, Pastor Mark will share with us different ways that we can have victory over him IN our homes. First of all, allow Jesus to be IN your home. Allow His Word to be spoken and His ways to be walked in. Secondly, as husbands and wives, commit to walking in the truth. Then as you do so...allow your children to SEE what that looks like. Satan is clever. He prowls around like a roaring lion...waiting to devour. And he is lurking around every corner...trying to attack us from all fronts. Now don't allow that to SCARE you. It's just to inform you of the dangers that we often forget about. You see, Satan is even prowling about our homes. And in today's message, Pastor Mark will share with us different ways that we can have victory over him IN our homes. First of all, allow Jesus to be IN your home. Allow His Word to be spoken and His ways to be walked in. Secondly, as husbands and wives, commit to walking in the truth. Then as you do so...allow your children to SEE what that looks like. Satan is clever. He prowls around like a roaring lion...waiting to devour. And he is lurking around every corner...trying to attack us from all fronts. Now don't allow that to SCARE you. It's just to inform you of the dangers that we often forget about. You see, Satan is even prowling about our homes. And in today's message, Pastor Mark will share with us different ways that we can have victory over him IN our homes. First of all, allow Jesus to be IN your home. Allow His Word to be spoken and His ways to be walked in. Secondly, as husbands and wives, commit to walking in the truth. Then as you do so...allow your children to SEE what that looks like. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000002426/LFL20140306.mp354760a0b510cc.mp3 Thu, 06 Mar 2014 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer Christian, there's a battle waging for our souls. There is a war taking place in the Heavenly realm that most cannot see, hear, or feel. But it's there. We can't deny it. But what can WE do about it? Well in today's message, Pastor Mark will give us some tools that we can use in the battlefield of life. Let's start off with the best and most efficient tool. It's the Word of God. We'll discover that it's not just PORTIONS of the Word that can be beneficial...it's ALL of the Word...from Genesis to Revelation. In the book of Ephesians we'll read: 'Take the helmet of salvation and the sword of the Spirit, which is the WORD of God.' Christian, there's a battle waging for our souls. There is a war taking place in the Heavenly realm that most cannot see, hear, or feel. But it's there. We can't deny it. But what can WE do about it? Well in today's message, Pastor Mark will give us some tools that we can use in the battlefield of life. Let's start off with the best and most efficient tool. It's the Word of God. We'll discover that it's not just PORTIONS of the Word that can be beneficial...it's ALL of the Word...from Genesis to Revelation. In the book of Ephesians we'll read: 'Take the helmet of salvation and the sword of the Spirit, which is the WORD of God.' Christian, there's a battle waging for our souls. There is a war taking place in the Heavenly realm that most cannot see, hear, or feel. But it's there. We can't deny it. But what can WE do about it? Well in today's message, Pastor Mark will give us some tools that we can use in the battlefield of life. Let's start off with the best and most efficient tool. It's the Word of God. We'll discover that it's not just PORTIONS of the Word that can be beneficial...it's ALL of the Word...from Genesis to Revelation. In the book of Ephesians we'll read: 'Take the helmet of salvation and the sword of the Spirit, which is the WORD of God.' http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000002427/LFL20140305.mp354760a4edbaac.mp3 Wed, 05 Mar 2014 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer In today's message, we'll learn that Satan has two allies. The World...and the flesh. He plays upon our flesh with temptations to sin. He tries to get at us through the luring of the things of this world. And at times, it CAN be hard to withstand it. But that's why we must keep focused. We need to remember what God has said. We're not to lean on our own understanding. We need to trust that God is in control and that HIS ways are the BEST ways. As believers, we need His grace to walk in what is right. We need to be empowered to reject the lie...to walk in the truth and to obey the Word of our Heavenly Father. In today's message, we'll learn that Satan has two allies. The World...and the flesh. He plays upon our flesh with temptations to sin. He tries to get at us through the luring of the things of this world. And at times, it CAN be hard to withstand it. But that's why we must keep focused. We need to remember what God has said. We're not to lean on our own understanding. We need to trust that God is in control and that HIS ways are the BEST ways. As believers, we need His grace to walk in what is right. We need to be empowered to reject the lie...to walk in the truth and to obey the Word of our Heavenly Father. In today's message, we'll learn that Satan has two allies. The World...and the flesh. He plays upon our flesh with temptations to sin. He tries to get at us through the luring of the things of this world. And at times, it CAN be hard to withstand it. But that's why we must keep focused. We need to remember what God has said. We're not to lean on our own understanding. We need to trust that God is in control and that HIS ways are the BEST ways. As believers, we need His grace to walk in what is right. We need to be empowered to reject the lie...to walk in the truth and to obey the Word of our Heavenly Father. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000002428/LFL20140304.mp354760a9d9d20f.mp3 Tue, 04 Mar 2014 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer Thanks to movies, books, television shows and other entertainment outlets...Satan has been made out to be a joke. Often times, he's portrayed as a guy with horns and a pitch fork. No one really takes him seriously. If only they would consider what the BIBLE has to say about him. If only they would realize just how DANGEROUS he is...maybe they wouldn't take him so lightly. You see as believers, we need not FEAR Satan. However, we need to understand that he IS a strong foe. He's not to be toyed with. We need to allow our KING to go before us. We need to rely on HIS power and might to squelch the evil plans of the enemy. Thanks to movies, books, television shows and other entertainment outlets...Satan has been made out to be a joke. Often times, he's portrayed as a guy with horns and a pitch fork. No one really takes him seriously. If only they would consider what the BIBLE has to say about him. If only they would realize just how DANGEROUS he is...maybe they wouldn't take him so lightly. You see as believers, we need not FEAR Satan. However, we need to understand that he IS a strong foe. He's not to be toyed with. We need to allow our KING to go before us. We need to rely on HIS power and might to squelch the evil plans of the enemy. Thanks to movies, books, television shows and other entertainment outlets...Satan has been made out to be a joke. Often times, he's portrayed as a guy with horns and a pitch fork. No one really takes him seriously. If only they would consider what the BIBLE has to say about him. If only they would realize just how DANGEROUS he is...maybe they wouldn't take him so lightly. You see as believers, we need not FEAR Satan. However, we need to understand that he IS a strong foe. He's not to be toyed with. We need to allow our KING to go before us. We need to rely on HIS power and might to squelch the evil plans of the enemy. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000002429/Processing....mp3 Mon, 03 Mar 2014 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer When you pray the prayer of salvation...when you accept Jesus as your Savior...that's just the beginning of your walk with God. In today's lesson, Pastor Mark will remind us that this walk is LIFE-LONG. We are to be in a state of GROWTH and MATURATION...until the day we breathe our last. Understand that God LOVES us and wants GREAT THINGS for us. He wants to teach us. He wants to have a close and intimate relationship with His children. We should desire to learn more about His character and nature. We should want to be more and more like His SON. But none of this can be accomplished without His grace. When you pray the prayer of salvation...when you accept Jesus as your Savior...that's just the beginning of your walk with God. In today's lesson, Pastor Mark will remind us that this walk is LIFE-LONG. We are to be in a state of GROWTH and MATURATION...until the day we breathe our last. Understand that God LOVES us and wants GREAT THINGS for us. He wants to teach us. He wants to have a close and intimate relationship with His children. We should desire to learn more about His character and nature. We should want to be more and more like His SON. But none of this can be accomplished without His grace. When you pray the prayer of salvation...when you accept Jesus as your Savior...that's just the beginning of your walk with God. In today's lesson, Pastor Mark will remind us that this walk is LIFE-LONG. We are to be in a state of GROWTH and MATURATION...until the day we breathe our last. Understand that God LOVES us and wants GREAT THINGS for us. He wants to teach us. He wants to have a close and intimate relationship with His children. We should desire to learn more about His character and nature. We should want to be more and more like His SON. But none of this can be accomplished without His grace. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000002420/Processing....mp3 Fri, 28 Feb 2014 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer In the world of Christianity today, there are false teachers who spread lies about God and His Word. They make false and flowery statements in an effort to add members to their church. They often play on people's emotions...or they promise them happy, healthy and prosperous lives...if they accept Jesus as their Savior. But that's not exactly SCRIPTURAL. Understand that there ARE wonderful promises for the children of God. However, we are ALSO told that we will experience persecution. We're told that even as believers, we'll experience times of trial and hardship. No one is exempt from these things. It's all a part of living in a fallen world. In the world of Christianity today, there are false teachers who spread lies about God and His Word. They make false and flowery statements in an effort to add members to their church. They often play on people's emotions...or they promise them happy, healthy and prosperous lives...if they accept Jesus as their Savior. But that's not exactly SCRIPTURAL. Understand that there ARE wonderful promises for the children of God. However, we are ALSO told that we will experience persecution. We're told that even as believers, we'll experience times of trial and hardship. No one is exempt from these things. It's all a part of living in a fallen world. In the world of Christianity today, there are false teachers who spread lies about God and His Word. They make false and flowery statements in an effort to add members to their church. They often play on people's emotions...or they promise them happy, healthy and prosperous lives...if they accept Jesus as their Savior. But that's not exactly SCRIPTURAL. Understand that there ARE wonderful promises for the children of God. However, we are ALSO told that we will experience persecution. We're told that even as believers, we'll experience times of trial and hardship. No one is exempt from these things. It's all a part of living in a fallen world. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000002422/LFL20140226.mp35475e39c0aecc.mp3 Wed, 26 Feb 2014 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer What does a REAL Christian...a true believer in the God of the Bible LOOK like? Do they have a certain physical appearance? Do they dress a specific way? Do they have a particular way of talking? Well in today's message, Pastor Mark will answer these questions. We'll quickly learn that being a Christian...has very little to do with the EXternal. It has a LOT to do with the INternal. You see when you become a believer, there's a change that takes place on the INSIDE. You become a new creation. A process of restoration and renewal takes place. God's grace begins to work in and through you. THEN...you'll begin to bear FRUIT. What does a REAL Christian...a true believer in the God of the Bible LOOK like? Do they have a certain physical appearance? Do they dress a specific way? Do they have a particular way of talking? Well in today's message, Pastor Mark will answer these questions. We'll quickly learn that being a Christian...has very little to do with the EXternal. It has a LOT to do with the INternal. You see when you become a believer, there's a change that takes place on the INSIDE. You become a new creation. A process of restoration and renewal takes place. God's grace begins to work in and through you. THEN...you'll begin to bear FRUIT. What does a REAL Christian...a true believer in the God of the Bible LOOK like? Do they have a certain physical appearance? Do they dress a specific way? Do they have a particular way of talking? Well in today's message, Pastor Mark will answer these questions. We'll quickly learn that being a Christian...has very little to do with the EXternal. It has a LOT to do with the INternal. You see when you become a believer, there's a change that takes place on the INSIDE. You become a new creation. A process of restoration and renewal takes place. God's grace begins to work in and through you. THEN...you'll begin to bear FRUIT. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000002423/LFL20140225.mp35475e3e250857.mp3 Tue, 25 Feb 2014 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer Today we're diving into the book of Mark. What we'll learn...is that God is a God of HOPE. Just think about it. He saw our condition. He saw us in our sinful state. He knew that we were lost and dying...heading for an eternity VOID of His presence. But you see, He didn't leave us alone. Understand today that God LOVES us. It's TRUE! He saw our need and decided to make a way for us to be FORGIVEN. The Scriptures teach us that God loved the world that He sent His only Son, Jesus. And if we would believe in Him...we would be saved. It's by His sacrifice...His shed blood that we can be cleansed of our sin. Because of God's love for US...we can have HOPE. Today we're diving into the book of Mark. What we'll learn...is that God is a God of HOPE. Just think about it. He saw our condition. He saw us in our sinful state. He knew that we were lost and dying...heading for an eternity VOID of His presence. But you see, He didn't leave us alone. Understand today that God LOVES us. It's TRUE! He saw our need and decided to make a way for us to be FORGIVEN. The Scriptures teach us that God loved the world that He sent His only Son, Jesus. And if we would believe in Him...we would be saved. It's by His sacrifice...His shed blood that we can be cleansed of our sin. Because of God's love for US...we can have HOPE. Today we're diving into the book of Mark. What we'll learn...is that God is a God of HOPE. Just think about it. He saw our condition. He saw us in our sinful state. He knew that we were lost and dying...heading for an eternity VOID of His presence. But you see, He didn't leave us alone. Understand today that God LOVES us. It's TRUE! He saw our need and decided to make a way for us to be FORGIVEN. The Scriptures teach us that God loved the world that He sent His only Son, Jesus. And if we would believe in Him...we would be saved. It's by His sacrifice...His shed blood that we can be cleansed of our sin. Because of God's love for US...we can have HOPE. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000002735/LFL20140224.mp3549863b0d2824.mp3 Mon, 24 Feb 2014 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer In today's message, we learned that in order to live in freedom...we need to forgive...and be forgiven. First and foremost, we need to come to the understanding that WE have sinned and are in need of a Savior. We need to accept Jesus into our hearts and become BORN AGAIN. Then, as we live this life, we'll encounter those who offend or hurt us. We need to remember how WE'VE been forgiven...and extend that same forgiveness to others. In today's message, we learned that in order to live in freedom...we need to forgive...and be forgiven. First and foremost, we need to come to the understanding that WE have sinned and are in need of a Savior. We need to accept Jesus into our hearts and become BORN AGAIN. Then, as we live this life, we'll encounter those who offend or hurt us. We need to remember how WE'VE been forgiven...and extend that same forgiveness to others. In today's message, we learned that in order to live in freedom...we need to forgive...and be forgiven. First and foremost, we need to come to the understanding that WE have sinned and are in need of a Savior. We need to accept Jesus into our hearts and become BORN AGAIN. Then, as we live this life, we'll encounter those who offend or hurt us. We need to remember how WE'VE been forgiven...and extend that same forgiveness to others. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000002360/LFL20140207.mp3546cd53b45ffd.mp3 Fri, 07 Feb 2014 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer Pastor Mark made an important statement today. He said that it doesn't matter if you have perfect church attendance, if you tithe on a regular basis, if you volunteer your time, if you give to the needy, or even if you serve on the church board...if you aren't BORN AGAIN...you're NOT SAVED. Understand that our salvation isn't earned by good works. It's a free gift. Then, as recipients of that free gift, we're given the power to DO what is right. Pastor Mark made an important statement today. He said that it doesn't matter if you have perfect church attendance, if you tithe on a regular basis, if you volunteer your time, if you give to the needy, or even if you serve on the church board...if you aren't BORN AGAIN...you're NOT SAVED. Understand that our salvation isn't earned by good works. It's a free gift. Then, as recipients of that free gift, we're given the power to DO what is right. Pastor Mark made an important statement today. He said that it doesn't matter if you have perfect church attendance, if you tithe on a regular basis, if you volunteer your time, if you give to the needy, or even if you serve on the church board...if you aren't BORN AGAIN...you're NOT SAVED. Understand that our salvation isn't earned by good works. It's a free gift. Then, as recipients of that free gift, we're given the power to DO what is right. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000002361/LFL20140206.mp3546cd58ecd1bf.mp3 Thu, 06 Feb 2014 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer Often times, we look at our past with regret. And there's nothing wrong with seeing the error of our ways. However, we can't allow our past to hold us back. We can't allow our old sinful lifestyle to imprison us. We need to acknowledge the fact that we've been forgiven and made NEW. And because of the life-changing grace of God...we can walk in VICTORY over sin. We can do what is pleasing in our Father's sight. Often times, we look at our past with regret. And there's nothing wrong with seeing the error of our ways. However, we can't allow our past to hold us back. We can't allow our old sinful lifestyle to imprison us. We need to acknowledge the fact that we've been forgiven and made NEW. And because of the life-changing grace of God...we can walk in VICTORY over sin. We can do what is pleasing in our Father's sight. Often times, we look at our past with regret. And there's nothing wrong with seeing the error of our ways. However, we can't allow our past to hold us back. We can't allow our old sinful lifestyle to imprison us. We need to acknowledge the fact that we've been forgiven and made NEW. And because of the life-changing grace of God...we can walk in VICTORY over sin. We can do what is pleasing in our Father's sight. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000002362/LFL20140205.mp3546cd5e1357d2.mp3 Wed, 05 Feb 2014 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer In today's message, we were reminded of the true definition of forgiveness. It's setting someone FREE from a debt they owe...because of a wrong done to you. Pastor Mark shared with us that we LEARN to forgive others because GOD has forgiven US. He also reminded us that that forgiveness was undeserved, unmerited, and FREE. He made His forgiveness available...because of His LOVE for us. In today's message, we were reminded of the true definition of forgiveness. It's setting someone FREE from a debt they owe...because of a wrong done to you. Pastor Mark shared with us that we LEARN to forgive others because GOD has forgiven US. He also reminded us that that forgiveness was undeserved, unmerited, and FREE. He made His forgiveness available...because of His LOVE for us. In today's message, we were reminded of the true definition of forgiveness. It's setting someone FREE from a debt they owe...because of a wrong done to you. Pastor Mark shared with us that we LEARN to forgive others because GOD has forgiven US. He also reminded us that that forgiveness was undeserved, unmerited, and FREE. He made His forgiveness available...because of His LOVE for us. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000002363/LFL20140204.mp3546cd63dcb188.mp3 Tue, 04 Feb 2014 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer In our lesson today, we learned that because of Potiphar's false accusation, Joseph was imprisoned. He was sent away for something that he DIDN'T do. Now put yourself in HIS shoes. How would you feel? Would you become bitter and angry? Would you plot revenge? Well as we learned today, regardless of the hurt...we have to be able to FORGIVE. That's the ONLY way we can walk in freedom. In our lesson today, we learned that because of Potiphar's false accusation, Joseph was imprisoned. He was sent away for something that he DIDN'T do. Now put yourself in HIS shoes. How would you feel? Would you become bitter and angry? Would you plot revenge? Well as we learned today, regardless of the hurt...we have to be able to FORGIVE. That's the ONLY way we can walk in freedom. In our lesson today, we learned that because of Potiphar's false accusation, Joseph was imprisoned. He was sent away for something that he DIDN'T do. Now put yourself in HIS shoes. How would you feel? Would you become bitter and angry? Would you plot revenge? Well as we learned today, regardless of the hurt...we have to be able to FORGIVE. That's the ONLY way we can walk in freedom. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000002364/LFL20140203.mp3546cd69a5f0f6.mp3 Mon, 03 Feb 2014 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer In the book of Colossians we read: 'As the elect of God, holy and beloved, put on tender mercies, kindness, humility, meekness, longsuffering; bearing with one another, and forgiving one another, if anyone has a complaint against another; even as Christ forgave you, so you also must do.' Pastor Mark will use this verse to explain the importance of FORGIVNESS in the life of a believer. You see, just as OUR Father in Heaven has been merciful and kind towards us, offering up His forgiveness, so too should WE. Certainly our standards cannot be higher than that of our Creator? With the power of God's grace, we CAN walk in forgiveness. In the book of Colossians we read: 'As the elect of God, holy and beloved, put on tender mercies, kindness, humility, meekness, longsuffering; bearing with one another, and forgiving one another, if anyone has a complaint against another; even as Christ forgave you, so you also must do.' Pastor Mark will use this verse to explain the importance of FORGIVNESS in the life of a believer. You see, just as OUR Father in Heaven has been merciful and kind towards us, offering up His forgiveness, so too should WE. Certainly our standards cannot be higher than that of our Creator? With the power of God's grace, we CAN walk in forgiveness. In the book of Colossians we read: 'As the elect of God, holy and beloved, put on tender mercies, kindness, humility, meekness, longsuffering; bearing with one another, and forgiving one another, if anyone has a complaint against another; even as Christ forgave you, so you also must do.' Pastor Mark will use this verse to explain the importance of FORGIVNESS in the life of a believer. You see, just as OUR Father in Heaven has been merciful and kind towards us, offering up His forgiveness, so too should WE. Certainly our standards cannot be higher than that of our Creator? With the power of God's grace, we CAN walk in forgiveness. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000002350/Processing....mp3 Fri, 31 Jan 2014 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer Next time on Lessons for Living, we'll learn what it means to forgive. Pastor Mark will share with us that life is painful for EVERYONE. Both believers and non-believers alike, we experience pain. But it's how we DEAL with that pain that matters. Do we dwell on it? Do we allow it to fester? Do we entertain sinful thoughts that lead to MORE bitterness and anger? As believers, we can't operate like that. We need to be people who FORGIVE. Next time on Lessons for Living, we'll learn what it means to forgive. Pastor Mark will share with us that life is painful for EVERYONE. Both believers and non-believers alike, we experience pain. But it's how we DEAL with that pain that matters. Do we dwell on it? Do we allow it to fester? Do we entertain sinful thoughts that lead to MORE bitterness and anger? As believers, we can't operate like that. We need to be people who FORGIVE. Next time on Lessons for Living, we'll learn what it means to forgive. Pastor Mark will share with us that life is painful for EVERYONE. Both believers and non-believers alike, we experience pain. But it's how we DEAL with that pain that matters. Do we dwell on it? Do we allow it to fester? Do we entertain sinful thoughts that lead to MORE bitterness and anger? As believers, we can't operate like that. We need to be people who FORGIVE. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000002351/LFL20140130.mp354a430de7f50a.mp3 Thu, 30 Jan 2014 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven Pastor Mark Balmer The Scriptures are clear. In this world, you will have TROUBLE. And that TROUBLE...isn't just for unbelievers. Understand that even as professing Christ followers, we WILL experience hard times. NO one is exempt from them. However as believers, we have hope. You see, even with all the hurts of this world, we have a promise from our Heavenly Father. And that's that He'll never leave or forsake us. And if we allow Him...He can work through any and EVERY situation...to bring about good. He can use times of trial to bring spiritual growth and understanding. He can use hurts to teach us what it means to walk in forgiveness. The Scriptures are clear. In this world, you will have TROUBLE. And that TROUBLE...isn't just for unbelievers. Understand that even as professing Christ followers, we WILL experience hard times. NO one is exempt from them. However as believers, we have hope. You see, even with all the hurts of this world, we have a promise from our Heavenly Father. And that's that He'll never leave or forsake us. And if we allow Him...He can work through any and EVERY situation...to bring about good. He can use times of trial to bring spiritual growth and understanding. He can use hurts to teach us what it means to walk in forgiveness. The Scriptures are clear. In this world, you will have TROUBLE. And that TROUBLE...isn't just for unbelievers. Understand that even as professing Christ followers, we WILL experience hard times. NO one is exempt from them. However as believers, we have hope. You see, even with all the hurts of this world, we have a promise from our Heavenly Father. And that's that He'll never leave or forsake us. And if we allow Him...He can work through any and EVERY situation...to bring about good. He can use times of trial to bring spiritual growth and understanding. He can use hurts to teach us what it means to walk in forgiveness. http://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pixelark.online.church.media.center/63/0000002352/LFL20140129.mp3546a1f2e5e298.mp3 Wed, 29 Jan 2014 08:00:00 PDT Christianity no pastor mark balmer, melbourne, lessons for living, calvary chapel christian talk messages christianity jesus christ god satan hell heaven