December 2020
December 27th, 2020
"Looking at 2020 with 20/20 Vision"
Winding down this year is a relief for everyone but what have you learned this year?
Better yet, what might God want you to remember?
That is what we are focusing on today.
December 20th, 2020
Merry Christmas! Today was a special Christmas celebration day.
This audio is of only the sermon from today's service. The video of our Christmas Pageant and Service can be accessed here at Facebook Live - https://www.facebook.com/pg/calvaryhastingsmn/
At 10am we started out with a Christmas Pageant with our Discoveryland kids participating. After our church service we enjoyed our annual Christmas Smorgasbord! Then we had some fun time with a white elephant gift exchange. After that we were off to the senior's residence next door to sing Christmas Carols. Last but certainly not least we topped it all off by returning here for dessert. It was a wonderful day of celebration!
December 13th, 2020
Welcome to Calvary Church on this third Sunday of Advent.
Last week we looked at Mary's song and her reaction when she was told of her place in history as the mother of the Messiah. Her response, "Whatever it takes, Lord I am yours" is an example of how we are to respond to anything that God sets before us. Today we are looking at a 2nd song of Christmas. Possible it is a song from a man you have never paid much attention to in the Christmas Story.
December 6th, 2020
Welcome to Calvary Church on this second Sunday of Advent. When you observe the characters surrounding the Christmas event each one has their own story, their own song. Today we are looking at Mary's story, Mary's song. In what ways was she like you and me? How did God use her?
The video of our Facebook Live service is also available on our Facebook page - https://www.facebook.com/pg/calvaryhastingsmn/
November 2020
November 29th, 2020
Youth Pastor Justin Knapp will be speaking this morning on 3 different stories in the Bible, just to encourage us and give us a little joy in a year that has been filled with many challenges!
Sunday November 22nd, 2020
“The Devoted Follower"
We are wrapping up Colossians today. When you think of devotion what comes to mind?
Paul in his closing words gives a challenge to devotion which was applicable to them and is also to us today.
The video of our Facebook Live service is also available on our Facebook page - https://www.facebook.com/pg/calvaryhastingsmn/
November 15th, 2020
"Shedding the Old to put on the New" - Colossians 3
The old nature and the new are in a constant battle for the believer.
Today we are looking at how to ID that old nature so we can more consistently walk in the new.
The video of our Facebook Live service is also available on our Facebook page - https://www.facebook.com/pg/calvaryhastingsmn/
November 8th, 2020
"Ritual, Religion, Relationship"
Jesus changed everything to do with our relationship with God.
Today in Colossians 2 we will look at the positive and negative effect rituals have on us.
The video of our Facebook Live service is also available on our Facebook page - https://www.facebook.com/pg/calvaryhastingsmn/
November 1st, 2020
"How big is your Jesus?"
What you believe about Jesus will determine everything in your life.
It will affect how you plan, how you look at money, how you feel about sickness and health.
Today we will see what Paul feels about the ramifications of Jesus' death on the cross.
October 2020
October 25th, 2020
"Spiritual Wisdom and Understanding"
It is possible to have wisdom which is beyond your own education and I.Q.? It is wisdom which God promises everyone who is seeking Him and desiring His agenda for their life and the world.
Ask yourself:
1. Where do I need wisdom right now?
2. Is there room in my mind for God to change my thinking?
The video of our Facebook Live service is also available on our Facebook page - https://www.facebook.com/pg/calvaryhastingsmn/
October 18th, 2020
Today we are beginning our series in Colossians. Paul wrote different letters to different churches. Some have similar instruction and are also specific to that church community. I challenge you to read the book of Colossians each day and you will get more out of these Sunday messages.
The video of our Facebook Live service is also available on our Facebook page - https://www.facebook.com/pg/calvaryhastingsmn/
October 11th, 2020
Today we wrapped up the series from the book of Ephesians.
Paul ties it all together by encouraging the believers to pray.
Simple. Easy.
Think about prayer and ask yourself these questions:
1. Why do I pray?
2. What do I expect to happen when I pray?
3. What do I usually pray about?
4. Would it make a difference if I prayed more?
Sunday October 4th, 2020
"The Battle" - The most dangerous battle you can be in his the one of which you are not aware. God has given you the armor and weapons you need to fight and defeat the enemy whose mission his to steal, kill and destroy. Today we will look at the battle and exactly how God enables us to win.
The video of our Facebook Live service is also available on our Facebook page - https://www.facebook.com/pg/calvaryhastingsmn/
September 2020
Sunday September 27th, 2020
Ephesians 6 is about submitting to one another in all of our relationships.
Well, what if that relationship is not one you like but are kind of stuck in?
Then what are you supposed to do?
The video of our Facebook Live service is also available on our Facebook page - https://www.facebook.com/pg/calvaryhastingsmn/
Sunday September 20th, 2020
Today’s sermon - "Are there any guarantees for your children to turn out right?"
The video of our Facebook Live service is also available on our Facebook page - https://www.facebook.com/pg/calvaryhastingsmn/
Sunday September 13th, 2020
Ephesians 5:21 says, "Submit to one another out of reverence for Christ".
What does this mean?
In our world of independence we are still called to submit to one another.
Your level of submission is a measure of your understanding of humility.
The video of our Facebook Live service is also available on our Facebook page - https://www.facebook.com/pg/calvaryhastingsmn/
Sunday September 6th, 2020
Who are your heroes? Are they athletes or historic figures? Perhaps your hero is your mom, your dad, an older brother or other relative? We just really want to be like them.
We continue in the book of Ephesians - 5:1 Be imitators of God, therefore, as beloved children.
The video of our Facebook Live service is also available on our Facebook page - https://www.facebook.com/pg/calvaryhastingsmn/
August 2020
Sunday August 30th, 2020
In Ephesians 4 beginning with verse 17, Paul is comparing their old lives with their new ones.
How have you changed over the years? Becoming a Christian is a transformational metamorphosis.
The video of our Facebook Live service is also available on our Facebook page - https://www.facebook.com/pg/calvaryhastingsmn/
Sunday August 23rd, 2020
Pastor Berg continues to teach from the book of Ephesians.
In chapter 4 Paul is challenging believers to keep the unity of the spirit through the bond of peace. We can disagree with one another in certain areas but still love one another. We're called to be mature believers, not infants.
The video of our Facebook Live service is also available on our Facebook page - https://www.facebook.com/pg/calvaryhastingsmn/
Sunday August 16th, 2020
Are you an insider or an outsider? God reaches down to us, and that is what we call "grace".
Today Pastor Berg spoke to us from the book of Ephesians.
The video of our Facebook Live service is also available on our Facebook page - https://www.facebook.com/pg/calvaryhastingsmn/
Sunday August 9th, 2020
Youth Pastor Justin Knapp steps in once again as our Senior Pastor is still enjoying a much deserved vacation.
God's love is relentless. We do not pursue God, God pursues us.
Today Justin reads from the book of John in chapter 4, where Jesus talks with a Samaritan woman.
The video of our Facebook Live service is also available on our Facebook page - https://www.facebook.com/pg/calvaryhastingsmn/
Sunday August 2nd, 2020
Youth Pastor Justin Knapp steps in as our Senior Pastor is enjoying a well-earned vacation.
Samaritans are usually known to be good, but throughout history there have been a couple of bad ones too.
Today Justin focused on a good one.
In Luke 10 25:37 it is written about "The Parable of the Good Samaritan".
The video of our Facebook Live service is also available on our Facebook page - https://www.facebook.com/pg/calvaryhastingsmn/
July 2020
Sunday July 26th, 2020
Where are you now compared to where you used to be in your relationship to God?
The video of our Facebook Live service is also available on our Facebook page - https://www.facebook.com/pg/calvaryhastingsmn/
Sunday July 19, 2020
Here’s the audio file from our Sunday service held on July 19th.
The video of our Facebook Live service is also available on our Facebook page - https://www.facebook.com/pg/calvaryhastingsmn/
Sunday July 12, 2020
Here’s the audio file from our Sunday service held on July 12th.
The video of our Facebook Live service is also available on our Facebook page - https://www.facebook.com/pg/calvaryhastingsmn/
Sunday July 5, 2020
We’ve been doing church LIVE on Facebook the last number of weeks.
Click on this link to watch today’s service, and check out the other postings too. We hope to back inside of church for next week’s service (where it’s always climate controlled ;)
https://www.facebook.com/watch/?v=2317653788544514
June 2020
May 2020
May 17th, 2020
"Trade In Your Fear For Hope".
Watch the sermon that was live on Facebook this week.
https://www.facebook.com/calvaryhastingsmn/videos/2624652017855168/
May 3rd, 2020
Why would anyone want to live in “responsive obedience” to God?
Watch the sermon that was live on Facebook this morning to find out what this means.
https://www.facebook.com/calvaryhastingsmn/videos/2553518834865284/
April 2020
April 26th, 2020
During this troubling time that we are going through people are asking some serious questions, like are these the signs of the times? These questions do have Biblical answers. The Bible consists of different types of writing, there's history, there's instruction of living God's way, and there's all kinds of other types of writings that are in our Bible. One of these is prophesy, and that's what Pastor Randy talks about today.
April 19th, 2020
How can God be the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit all at the same time? Youth Pastor Justin Knapp's sermon will deal with that incredible question.
April 5th, 2020 "Palm Sunday"
Watch a replay of our first Facebook LIVE Sunday service
https://www.facebook.com/calvaryhastingsmn/videos/2069934233153404/
AND
make sure to tune in to Facebook next Sunday morning at 10AM to join us for our Calvary Facebook LIVE Easter Sunday service with pastors Randy Berg and Justin Knapp. It'll be a time to come together with the Hastings church family.
AND ALSO
if you're up early next Sunday, get on Facebook for our 6:30AM Easter Sunrise Service which will be delivered LIVE from the banks of the Mighty Mississippi River.
March 2020
March 28th, 2020
Sharing your story and hearing other people’s stories are always encouraging.
“ Don’t worry about how you look or sound. Just record it and share it!
Go to our Facebook page and reply - https://www.facebook.com/calvaryhastingsmn/
March 15th, 2020
We are concluding this series on Prayer today. Our aim has been to learn more about prayer in order that we may pray more - more consistently, more honestly, more boldly, more expectantly, and more regularly. What it boils down to is how tight our relationship is to God. You talk to those you know the best. As we grow closer to God we talk to Him more, which is good because after all... prayer is simply talking with God.
Keep talkin'.
March 8th, 2020
"Praying to *Live, *Walk, and *Serve God's Way"
If you are ever at a loss of how to pray, use these 3 words to give you focus. Today we will expand on each one so that by incorporating them into your life you will experience God's work in you and how you fit into His bigger agenda.
March 1st, 2020
"Prayer and Temptation"
We all face temptation but how does God want to work with us as we battle against it? What is your most frequent battle? Are you turning to God when it confronts you?
February 2020
February 23rd, 2020
"Knowing God As Father"
The way you pray is directly tied to your relationship with God. If you see Him as distant and uninvolved in your life, then your prayers will be formal and lifeless. But if you truly know God as a loving Father who wants the very best for His children, your prayers will be more like a conversation with your dad. So what helps and hinders you in knowing God as Father?
At 27:47 we watched the Michael W. Smith video "I'll Lead You Home". Here is the link for that https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kgnLfY0t3Mc
February 16th, 2020
Today Youth Pastor Justin Knapp is delivering the sermon, looking at the trinity. "We will explore the internal relationship between the Father, Son, and the Holy Spirit, and we will attempt to apply that inner relationship to our lives." During today's sermon we watched a video starting at the 26 minute and 23 second mark. We didn't watch this entire video, just from 13:16 to 25:38. You may enjoy watching the entire thing later. https://youtu.be/vsMydMDi3rI
February 9th, 2020
"Barriers To Prayer - 5 Steps to Praying Regularly"
I hope you are part of our 21 Days of Prayer. We are learning how to pray more honestly and specifically. Today I want to ask you how regular you are in taking time for prayer? You can define it however you choose because only you and God know when and how you communicate together. Today I want to give you a guideline you can use which can help you pray more regularly. Remember, when regular people pray more regularly, God will do IRREGULAR things on a regular basis.
February 2nd, 2020
"Barriers To Prayer" We continue on this series on prayer, looking into some of the other barriers that hinder our prayer. Today the barrier of sin, the barrier of silence, and the barrier of self are discussed. As a group we are going to take the next 21 days and concentrate on prayer. We can all literally be on the same page as we each read the devotional of the day in the "21 Days of BREAKTHROUGH Prayer" book, of which we have purchased 50 copies. Take one for free and use it. You could also buy it locally or online at many booksellers. We then encourage you to share what you are learning by asking questions or sharing insights on the Calvary Facebook page. Most of all let's kick it up a notch when it comes to our personal prayer. Let's see what God does, how He comes through, and how He answers in specific ways.
January 2020
January 26th, 2020
"Barriers To Prayer" As we continue on this series on prayer, we are going to look into some of the barriers that hinder our prayer. The first one has to do with our ability to see God as a loving Father when our earthly father was not so good. Think about how your relationship with your father is or was. Now think about how that transfers to your image of God as a heavenly father.
January 19th, 2020
Gordon Gathright is today's guest pastor, as Pastor Randy and many of our church members enjoy their time away at our Winter Retreat at Trout Lake Camp.
Today Gordon speaks of The Serenity Prayer: God, grant me the Serenity to accept the things I cannot change... Courage to change the things I can, and Wisdom to know the difference. Living one day at a time, enjoying one moment at a time, accepting hardship as the pathway to peace. Taking, as He did, this sinful world as it is, not as I would have it. Trusting that He will make all things right if I surrender to His will. That I may be reasonably happy in this life, and supremely happy with Him forever in the next. Amen.
January 12th, 2020
"It's Time To Pray" - today we are beginning a series on prayer. It's not catchy, trendy, or exciting but of utmost importance. We all know we are supposed to pray, but do we? Do we pray enough? Do we pray for the right things? How do we know if our prayers are answered? If the disciples of Jesus who spent 3 years with Jesus 24/7 didn't know how to pray, then what about you and me? Over the next month I want to deal with a number of questions you may have about prayer. If you have a question, write it down on a card and give it to me. We are also planning on some special times to gather and pray during the week. Stop in between 12 and 1 on Monday, Tuesday and Thursday, just to stop, be silent before the Lord and spend time with Him.
After today's sermon listen to Gary talk about what the guys discussed at yesterday's Men's breakfast.
January 5th, 2020
Youth Pastor Justin Knapp delivered the sermon this Sunday. He focuses on the Awe and Wonder of God.
We watched this video at the 21:10 mark - https://youtu.be/nG3-SypqqI0