Calvary Church

As we shift our focus to the next major section in the book of Genesis, we see how God will bless humanity through the life of one human and his household. The initial story of the call of Abram to go where God is sending him, is a story where God calls, blesses, and then as the final step gives an opportunity for Abram to obey. We see how God’s love for us is great and trustworthy solely because of Him, and not our actions or behavior.

God has blessed the world with diversity. He has purposed it, and commanded Noah and humanity to spread out and cover the earth. It is against this command that the rebellion at Babel happens where humans don’t spread out and so instead, they are scattered by God when He confuses the language of the people. We are reminded that God intends for us to spread out and embrace His diverse creation.

God gives us an amazing symbol in the sky to demonstrate his long-suffering patience and kindness towards us. Through the story of Noah, Shem, Japheth, and Ham we see how we can be more loving and less judgmental like God is with us, each and every day.

This message looks at how Noah and his family entered into the ark and were then found in the ark. However, this is not just about the mechanics of going into the ark, but is a picture of salvation. Just as Noah and his family entered into the ark and found salvation in it, we to enter into Christ and find salvation in Him. We ought to live this out to day be accepting Christ i.e. entering into the ark of salvation. We also out to live out being in the ark by regularly attending church and participating both in baptism and in communion.

Calvary Church, Grand Rapids, MI Senior Pastor Dr. Jim Samra (616)956-9377

The story of Noah and his life gives us a simple picture of how we can honor God and preach Jesus through the way we work, study, and live. While Noah’s tasks were simple, they were meaningful and they preached God to an unbelieving people. In this message, we’re reminded to work faithfully with God in mind in all we do, to be conscious that God is near when we work, to inquire of God as we work, to be merciful in our interactions with others, to get rid of temptations that hinder us from doing good work, to speak about Jesus in our work/study environment, and finally, to pray for God would establish our work.

The story of Noah and his life gives us a simple picture of how we can honor God and preach Jesus through the way we work, study, and live. While Noah’s tasks were simple, they were meaningful and they preached God to an unbelieving people. In this message, we’re reminded to work faithfully with God in mind in all we do, to be conscious that God is near when we work, to inquire of God as we work, to be merciful in our interactions with others, to get rid of temptations that hinder us from doing good work, to speak about Jesus in our work/study environment, and finally, to pray for God would establish our work.

As we read about Adam and his descendant’s death, we are reminded that death looms about for all of us. Despite this fact, we are encouraged by the stories of Enoch and Noah to walk with God so that we make the most out of the time God has given us here. We are also encouraged to reflect on our Christian walk and see if we are walking with God daily, or if we are treating Him as one we approach only on a need-by-need basis.

Calvary Church, Grand Rapids, MI Senior Pastor Dr. Jim Samra (616)956-9377

As we look at God’s response to sin, this message is one that can minister to every believer’s heart. God shows us grace when we deserve otherwise in a way that leaves us far better off than when we started. Not only is His Grace undeserved, His Grace gives us more than just what we don’t deserve, it gives us more than we could ask or imagine.

In this message, we look at how sin entered the world and brought condemnation and death. Despite the rebellion of Adam and Eve, God promises to give all of us grace through the promise of a seed that will crush the head of Satan. Through this we see how obedience to God far outweighs the effects of sin in the world because of God’s goodness and love.

In part one of a two part series on biological sex and gender, Pastor Jim examines the creation of two different biological sexes in Genesis 2. The message then walks through four common questions about biological sex and how the Bible addresses these complexities.

In part one of a two part series on biological sex and gender, Pastor Jim examines the creation of two different biological sexes in Genesis 2. The message then walks through four common questions about biological sex and how the Bible addresses these complexities.

In Genesis 2 we learned that God has created rest. Rest (or Sabbath) is a means by which we get to enjoy God’s creation and ultimately, God Himself. Rest is not about doing, but about being. Ultimately, Day 7 is not about what God produces, but who God is.

On the sixth day God caps off His creation with the highest creature on earth, humans. This message highlights the uniqueness of humanity compared to other creatures. It also covers the practical implications of being creatures made in the image of God.