Men’s and Women’s Study Groups CalvaryURC 2019-08-02T03:25:07+00:00

Men’s Study Group

The Men’s Group welcomes you as we study the book of James from Fall, 2019 to Spring of 2020.

We gather every other Saturday at 8am for breakfast, then study James and conclude at 9am with a brief time of prayer.

Women’s Study Groups

Stay tuned for our women’s upcoming study groups.

Our Women’s Study Groups do not meet over the summer months.

Morning Sermon Series

We are studying a series on The Book of Genesis. Dr. W. Robert Godfrey wrote the following, with respect to Genesis: “The Bible begins with the sweeping declaration, ‘In the beginning God created the heavens and the earth.’ That declaration draws us back to the beginning of time, of the universe, and of the Scriptures. It affirms the eternality and absolute sovereignty of God. It evokes the faith and worship of God’s people. It contrasts biblical religion with many false teachings, among them that there are many gods, that matter is eternal, or that the world evolved without design or designer. Beginnings are important, and if we want to understand the teaching of the Bible as whole, it is vital to understand what it teaches about creation.” Genesis is foundational to understanding our beginning, our purpose, our plight and our destiny. Genesis commences the grand narrative of the history of the Triune God creating a people to rule, reign and rest with Him forever. It records the great rebellion and fall from this glorious creation and intention, followed by the promises and plan to redeem, rescue, restore and renew a people to live in perfect peace, purity and unity with God forever. We hope and pray that this series will be used by the Lord to grow us in His grace, increasing our faith, hope and love.”

Evening Sermon Series

During the evening series we continue in an exploration of the Prophets. Rev. James Boice noted that the prophetical books dramatize the character of God in unique ways. In particular, God's sovereignty, holiness, love, justice and covenantal fidelity are revealed. These prophets, books, and history are sometimes a bit foreign to us. However, we hope and pray that this series will manifest their timeliness then and now. In addition, we pray that they will reveal to us the person and work of Jesus Christ, as Jesus himself noted that all the prophets reveal him in one way or another. We pray that God will use this study of his word to nourish our faith in him and that he will sanctify us through his word and Spirit as he conforms us to the image of his beloved son.

What is the Gospel?

(For a more lengthy discussion, listen to the "What is the Gospel?" video on our Suggested Reading and Media page.) The gospel means 'good report' or 'good news.' The gospel is not just good news because of its content. It is good news because of the form of its delivery. It is not good advice. The gospel never tells us something to do. The gospel tells us about something that has already been done. The form which Christ has chosen for the delivery for this saving message is through the means of preaching. Throughout the scriptures God's Word is described as mighty and powerful -- living and active. It will not return unto God void without accomplishing every purpose for which He sent it. God's Word is not a textbook or a mere historical record of what God did once upon a time. God's Word, here and now, is killing and making alive; condemning and justifying. This is the nature of the word of God. That is why the apostle Paul says that faith comes by hearing the word of Christ preached. How shall they hear without a preacher? How shall he preach unless he is sent? Preaching is the chosen means of grace bringing life out of death. We find this all the way from Genesis to Revelation. (Dr. Michael Horton)

Why Creeds and Confessions?

The Short Answer: The English word ‘creed’ comes from the Greek credo, which simply means ‘I believe.’ Everyone has beliefs about what the Bible teaches. Though people sometimes claim to have ‘no creed but Christ,’ we find on closer questioning they often have very different ideas about who Jesus was and what he did for us. We believe having written statements of essential beliefs—creeds as well as their longer cousins, confessions—help us clarify our convictions and distinguish ourselves from others who profess Christ but perhaps believe wrongly. From ancient times Christians have expressed themselves in writing as a way to prevent confusion, pass on truth and hold the Church accountable to the historic landmarks of our catholic (one true Church) and Protestant heritage. Our doctrinal standards are not above the Bible but simply relate how we have interpreted the Bible on key issues. (Rev. Danny Hyde)