Loving God. Loving People.
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Calvary Chapel Sydney is a church located in Castle Hill, Sydney Australia. We are committed to loving and accepting all people. We are a Christian church and we enjoy a casual, family atmosphere. We teach through the Bible verse by verse to receive the whole counsel of God. Jesus says in Matthew 11:28, “Come to Me, all you who labour and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest.” This rest Jesus promises is what we offer to all through the Gospel. Our purpose is to love God, love people, a ...
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2024-12-29 Marten Hanna 2 Corinthians 12.7-10 The Power of Christ in Our Weakness by Calvary Chapel SydneyDi Calvary Chapel Sydney
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Merry Christmas to everyone! May God bless you and your family! Join us as we celebrate Christmas and we are reminded of the hope, joy and peace that is on offer through our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ. Passage: Isaiah 9:6Di The Chapel Sydney
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Synopsis: Christmas Grace: a celebration of Jesus being born into our world and He asks us to simply believe. Scriptures in order of appearanceIsaiah Chapter 1:1 Chapter 7 V 1-2V 7-8V 9V 10-11V 12V 13-4Matthew 1: 21-232 Peter 2: 19-21Chapter 8: 22Chapter 9V 1-2V 6John 3:16Di Calvary Chapel Sydney
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Synopsis: After God's escalating judgments upon the world marked by seven seals, trumpets and bowls will come the much anticipated second coming of Jesus in glory. He will take fierce vengeance upon His enemies with His armies with Him, and the power of might of Jesus Christ will be in full view of the entire world. In light of Christ and His comin…
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In the Christmas season, millions of gifts are given and received. But what makes for a good gift? Jesus is the greatest gift ever given to mankind. Have you thought about why? Join us as we continue our Christmas series - 'The Greatest Gift'. God bless. Passage: Ephesians 2:8-9Di The Chapel Sydney
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Synopsis: In this chapter the fall of Babylon as a world economic and political system is detailed, and all rulers and merchants will lament their unexpected loss. God's judgment will come swiftly and believers are told to depart from Babylon, even as Christians today are called to repent of sin and perfect holiness in the fear of God.Verses in ord…
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We are counting down to Christmas while also celebrating baptism today at church. What do Christmas and baptism have to do with one another? Connected? Join us today as celebrating new life beginning with new life in Jesus. God bless. Passage: Matthew 1:18-23Di The Chapel Sydney
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In John's vision, he saw a great harlot being carried by a beast with 7 heads and 10 horns--supporting the mother of all abominations God will destroy. Instead of being faithful in the worship and praise of the one true God, apostate religion will be a pawn of the antichrist until it no longer serves his purpose. True and undefiled religion is by f…
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There is so much that we can want during the time of Christmas. But what is the greatest gift of all? Join us as we celebrate Christmas with our children's ministry. God bless. Passage: Matthew 1:22-23Di The Chapel Sydney
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Synopsis: In this chapter, the seven bowls of God's wrath are poured out on the earth with devastating consequences. The response of those under wrath is an indictment against them, for they will blaspheme God rather than repenting and giving Him glory. God's wrath is measured and has an end, and blessed is the one who watches, looking to Jesus who…
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Join us this week as Ps James shares his experiences living abroad as a missionary in Cambodia.Di The Chapel Sydney
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Synopsis: In this chapter John saw great signs in the heavens that provided additional revelation concerning God's purposes and plans leading up to and during the Great Tribulation. In His wisdom and grace, God has made known things that will take place before the return of Christ and the signs of His coming. In Christ we can rejoice today, for bel…
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Synopsis: This chapter provides additional details by providing an overview of what will come to pass in the future and how Jesus will bring the rule of Satan and conflict to an end with powerful, righteous judgment. God will ensure His people are preserved and blessed while all who oppose and fight against Him will be destroyed forever without rem…
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In this chapter John observed seven angels emerge from the temple of God in heaven with plagues and receive seven bowls of wrath to pour out on the earth. Martyrs in heaven sang the song of Moses and the Lamb, and they proclaimed the great and marvellous works of God. We who fear God and rejoice in His grace ought to praise and worship God for His …
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With his last hurrah, John speaks to the church about things of first importance - that Jesus is the way to eternal life. Do we know what we have in our hands? Do we know what we have with Jesus? Join us today as we hear John's final plea to the church. God bless. Passage: 1 John 5:13-21Di The Chapel Sydney
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Today as we celebrate baptism Sunday, we see John write to the churches about the importance of what they believe. Jesus is the reason for salvation, Jesus is the way we overcome, Jesus is the way to life with God. Join us as we continue our time in 1 John and celebrate baptism. Passage: 1 John 5:1-12…
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Jesus Christ is the original and only Messiah who can never be duplicated, and in his vision John reveals an antichrist will arise who will imitate and impersonate Him--and many will be deceived and worship him. The false prophet will also arise and perform signs by Satan's power, compelling people to worship the image of the beast and receive his …
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Can you ever give something that you have never received? How can we share with someone something that we've never experienced before ourselves? We can't. We continue our series in 1 John as John repeats the command - love one another. But to do that, we must receive God's love first. Join us as we continue our series 'Love Made Known'. God bless. …
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God vs Satan. Some may view this to be a rivalry but as we continue in our series in 1 John, we will see that this was never a rivalry, it actually wasn't even close and love has everything to do with it. Passage: 1 John 3:11-4:6Di The Chapel Sydney
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An angel directed John to measure the temple, altar and those who worshipped there, and what is measurable can be known. By His grace God has revealed much we do not know, and provided insight into His two witnesses who will prophesy for 42 months in Jerusalem. Their death, resurrection and ascension prompt great praise of God by those who love Him…
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Why does the identity of Jesus matter? For followers of Jesus Christ, what does it mean to live out our identity as Children of God? Together, we will go through 1 John 2:18-3:10 to heed the warnings as well as the encouragement given by Apostle John. Passage: 1 John 2:18-3:10Di The Chapel Sydney
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During an interlude between the 6th and 7th trumpet, John saw a another mighty angel who held a little open book. A voice from heaven directed him to eat the book that would be bitter in his stomach but sweet to his taste. God directs us to do the same with His word, to feed on it and be willing and obedient to His voice.Verses in order of appearan…
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What makes Christian a Christian? Journey through 1 John 2:7-17 and discover the origins, challenge, reminder and dangers of love and see how John pastors his hearers to love God and his people in the midst of the confusing world. Passage: 1 John 2:7-17Di The Chapel Sydney
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Synopsis: God continues to show His authority and power as the fifth and sixth trumpets sound during the Great Tribulation, bringing torments and death like the world has never seen before. Hell and Destruction are before the LORD, and thus He knows the hearts of mankind perfectly. God looks for repentance: does He see it in you?Verses in order of …
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We are starting a new series in 1 John today. If you had an opportunity to write to someone you love for one last time, what would you say? What you wouldn't do is waste your words. This is 1 John - a letter written by John in his old age to a group of Christians who were losing their way. Thanks for joining us. Passage: 1 John 1:1-2:4…
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God created the world out of love. We love God because He first loved us. He is our source of love. He has poured love into our hearts by the Holy Spirit. Verses in order of appearance:1 John 4:7,81 John4:19Romans 5:5Revelation 4:11Luke 7:36-50John 10:2-5John 10:27-30Luke 15:3-7 Referenced scriptures not displayedRomans 1:20Matthew 18:10John 10:30 …
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Welcome to Pastor Jacob Kim from One Family Church as he shares God’s Word with us today. Passage: Psalm 51Di The Chapel Sydney
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Synopsis: In John's vision, the opening of the seventh seal was followed by silence in heaven and seven angels prepared themselves to sound their trumpets. The four trumpets that sound will bring a world of unprecedented trouble upon the heavens, earth, sea and all living creatures during the Great Tribulation. Placing our faith in Jesus Christ rem…
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Join us for the 2024 Cambodia Mission team update from The Chapel Sydney! Hear inspiring testimonies from Rehan, Quy, Josh, and Thanh as they share their experiences and the impact of their mission work. Don't miss this opportunity to witness the powerful stories of faith and transformation from the heart of Cambodia!…
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Between the opening of the sixth and seventh seal, John observed the sealing of the 144,000 of the tribes of Israel and those who came out of the Great Tribulation who praise the Lamb. The solid foundation of God stands, that the LORD knows who are His. This ought to encourage us in the church who have been raised with Christ and made to stand that…
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God is ordered. God is intentional, He knows what He is doing and He is in control. The story of the bible shows us this over and over again. Knowing this, what does this mean for our own lives, having faith in a God that is ordered? Join us as we conclude our series, 'God is'. Blessings. Passage: 1 Corinthians 14:33…
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Synopsis: John was invited to come and see the corresponding results of the first six seals opened by the Lamb, Jesus Christ. While the Great Tribulation will be a period of intense trouble, it will also result in the salvation of many souls by God's grace. When the world tries in vain to hide from the wrath of the Lamb, believers can stand in fait…
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God is good. We hear this all the time but what does it actually mean to say God is good? Join us this week as we continue our ‘God is..’ series and we dive into why God is good all the time and all the time God is good. Passage: Psalm 23Di The Chapel Sydney
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This chapter is a continuation of the revelation of Jesus Christ in heavenly glory. The Lion of the tribe of Judah and the Root of David alone was found worthy to open the seven seals of the scroll held by God. Jesus the Lamb of God was universally praised because He was worthy to take the scroll and open the seals, having redeemed people of every …
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When is the last time you took a step back and saw God for who He is? Today, we look at God being awesome - a word that is overused and misunderstood. What does it mean to be awesome and why would we use this term to describe him? Join us as we continue our series 'God is". God bless. Passage: Psalm 19:1-14…
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In a vision, John was caught up into the presence of God in heaven and gives us a earth shattering, eye-witness account of the almighty God on the throne with living creatures and elders worshiping and praising God in unison. Remembering Jesus wore a crown of thorns as He lay down His life to redeem us sinners from death, we ought to joyfully lay a…
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Today we begin a new series looking at the attributes of God titled 'God is'. As we celebrate Father's Day, we look at God as our father. Now depending on who our earthly was, the word father can evoke some very different emotions but today we look at what the bible says about God being our father - he is perfect and good. God bless. Passage: Isaia…
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Synopsis: In His address to the lukewarm church of Laodicea, Jesus rebuked and chastened them from a heart of love. While they saw themselves as rich and had need of nothing, Jesus revealed they were miserable, blind, poor and naked! Jesus stands at the door and knocks, and anyone who opens the door to Him by faith will have fellowship with God and…
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Today we conclude our series on hope. Jesus promises hope for the world. Do join us in finishing this series and sending off our Cambodia missions team. Passage: Romans 8:22-25, Isaiah 40:31Di The Chapel Sydney
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Jesus addressed the churches in Sardis and Philadelphia, and He knew their works and how to guide them. The LORD Jesus who established and ordained them also knew the rewards He had for those who overcome through Him. All born-again believers ought to hear what Jesus says and gain a clearer view of how awesome He is.Verses in order of appearance:Jo…
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The church is the hope of the world. A bold statement, but is it true? From first glimpse, the church is as broken as the rest of the world - so why is it that the church is the hope of the world? Join us today to find out why. God bless. Passage: Matthew 16:17-18Di The Chapel Sydney
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In the messages of Jesus to the churches in Pergamos and Thyatira, He noted many positive characteristics. However, Jesus also expressed things He had against them that would bring judgment against the guilty. His words that cut like a sharp, two-edged sword are relevant for Christians today, and the wise will repent of sin and hold fast to Him in …
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Whether we want to admit it or not, we are all broken people living in a broken world. It's pretty tiring. And for many of us, there is no end, there is no solution found in this world. But in God there is hope. Join us today as we discover how a life with God gives us hope even in our brokenness and in our broken world. God bless. Passage: 2 Corin…
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The risen Jesus Christ has much to say to the church, and those who have ears to hear will heed His voice. In this passage Jesus addressed the churches in Ephesus and Smyrna, providing encouragement, correction and promises to those who overcome by faith in Him, and His words are relevant for us in the church today--for judgment begins in His house…
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What happens when we are lost - so lost that we can't find a way out? Is there hope? With God there is. Join us as we continue our new series with this week's message, 'Hope for the Lost'. God bless. Passage: Luke 15:11-24Di The Chapel Sydney
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Synopsis: The Revelation of Jesus Christ is a book of prophecy in the New Testament written by John the apostle during his exile on the island of Patmos. This revelation concerns what John saw, what was and what will come to pass with Jesus ruling and reigning as our glorious King. Rather than being afraid of what lies ahead, we can shine forth lik…
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Passage: 1 Peter 1:3-4Di The Chapel Sydney
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Synopsis: In his epistle to the Galatian church, Paul urged believers not to be deceived or to grow weary in doing good. Because the everlasting God is good and does not grow faint, He supplies strength to us to miraculously do good as we wait on Him and hope in His word. Rather than growing weary, we are to take heart and wait patiently for our Go…
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As God’s masterpiece we are all a work in progress and we are on a journey, a marathon race with pain and suffering along the way. However, if we keep our faith in Jesus, there is an eternal reward waiting for us, an eternity of perfect peace and joy with our Heavenly Father. Passage: 2 Timothy 4:7-8…
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In the conclusion of Paul's second letter to the Thessalonians, he provided practical guidance in keeping Christian traditions given by Christ. Rather than being idle or busybodies, they were to be praying and guided by God's love and patience as they worked--which included warning unruly believers. Knowing the God of peace is faithful to give beli…
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