Be encouraged with sermons from Calvary in Decatur, Alabama! Pastor George Sawyer brings weekly messages of hope!
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Be encouraged with sermons from Calvary in Decatur, Alabama! Pastor George Sawyer brings weekly messages of hope!
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June 28, 2026
Kingdom, Government & America at 250
<p><strong>A Biblical Response to America's Future </strong></p><p><br></p><p>As America marks 250 years as a nation, what does the Bible say about government, leadership, prayer, and the role of the Church?</p><p><br></p><p>In this timely message, Pastor George Sawyer looks beyond politics to explore God's perspective on nations, leadership, and spiritual responsibility. This message challenges believers to stop asking, "Whose side is God on?" and instead ask, "Am I on God's side?"</p><p><br></p><p>Rather than placing hope in political parties or personalities, this message calls the Church back to prayer, repentance, biblical truth, and spiritual leadership. Discover why Scripture teaches that God establishes nations and appoints their boundaries, how obedience shapes the future of a people, and why every generation has a responsibility to pass faith to the next.</p><p><br></p><p>Whether you're searching for a biblical perspective on America, wondering how Christians should respond to cultural change, or looking for encouragement to stand firm in your faith, this message offers timeless truth rooted in God's Word.</p><p><br></p><p>Our greatest hope has never rested in government. It has always rested in the King of Kings. As culture changes and nations face uncertainty, the Church is called to remain faithful, love people well, speak truth with compassion, and point every generation to Jesus Christ.</p><p>Subscribe for more biblical teaching from Pastor George Sawyer and Calvary as we explore God's Word, strengthen our faith, and learn how to live as ambassadors of Christ in today's world.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>In This Message:</strong></p><ul><li>What the Bible says about government and nations</li><li>A Christian perspective on America's future</li><li>Why prayer and repentance matter for national renewal</li><li>Lessons from Elijah, Joshua, Saul, and David</li><li>God's sovereignty over kingdoms and leaders</li><li>Spiritual warfare behind cultural battles</li><li>Raising the next generation with biblical conviction</li><li>Living for God's Kingdom above every earthly kingdom</li></ul><p><br></p><p>Digital Connect Card: www.calvaryassembly.org/new </p><p><br></p><p>Giving: https://calvarylive.churchcenter.com/giving </p><p><br></p><p>Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/CalvaryLiveAL/ </p><p><br></p><p>Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/calvary_live/ </p><p><br></p><p>Need prayer? https://www.calvaryassembly.org/prayer </p><p><br></p><p>Want to take your next step in faith? Https://www.calvaryassembly.org/next </p><p><br></p><p>Calvary Assembly exists so that people can experience life at the highest level through a personal relationship with Jesus Christ. </p><p><br></p><p>Located at 4839 Calvary Blvd., Tanner, Alabama 35671 </p><p><br></p><p>Two miles west of I-65 & I-565 Intersection on HWY 20 </p><p><br></p><p>Service Times: Sundays 10AM </p><p><br></p><p>Contact us at (256) 355-7440 or email us at calvary@calvaryassembly.org</p><p><br></p><p>Learn more at our website: <a href="http://calvaryassembly.org">calvaryassembly.org</a></p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p>00:00 Opening Prayer: Hearing God's Voice in Uncertain Times<br>00:42 America at 250: A Nation at a Spiritual Crossroads<br>02:34 Elijah on Mount Carmel: Choosing Whom You Will Serve<br>04:33 Joshua's Question: Are You on God's Side?<br>08:58 "As for Me and My House" — A Call to Family Leadership<br>11:17 Acts 17: God Establishes Nations and Their Boundaries<br>13:33 Why America Needs Prayer, Repentance, and Revival<br>14:25 King Saul: When Leadership Follows People Instead of God<br>17:21 Obedience Is Better Than Religious Performance<br>19:49 Stop Mourning the Past and Trust God's Future<br>20:57 Moving Forward After Spiritual Disappointment<br>22:15 God Looks at the Heart, Not the Appearance<br>23:39 David: God's Choice for Leadership<br>24:17 The Spiritual Battle Facing America Today<br>25:58 America's Christian Heritage and Biblical Foundations<br>29:41 Returning to God in a Changing Culture<br>33:00 Filling the Spiritual Void with Biblical Truth<br>34:02 Counterfeit Worldviews and Competing Ideologies<br>38:02 Spiritual Warfare and Standing Firm in Christ<br>39:38 Raising the Next Generation to Follow Jesus</p>
June 21, 2026
Champion-A Father's Day Message
<p>What if the biggest battle you're facing isn't the giant in front of you, but the way you see yourself?</p><p><br></p><p>In this Father's Day message, Pastor George Sawyer looks at the life of David to reveal how God builds champions from ordinary people. Long before David stood before Goliath, he was chosen by God, anointed in private, and shaped through seasons that no one else noticed. His story reminds us that God's calling isn't based on appearance, popularity, or human approval. It's rooted in the condition of the heart.</p><p><br></p><p>Whether you're a father, husband, son, leader, or someone searching for purpose, this message will encourage you to stop defining yourself by culture, comparison, or past failures and begin seeing yourself through God's eyes. Learn how intimidation loses its power when your identity is anchored in Christ, and discover why the battles you face today may be preparing you for the assignment God has already placed on your life.</p><p><br></p><p>If you've ever felt overlooked, underestimated, or stuck waiting on God's timing, this message is for you.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>In This Message:</strong></p><ul><li><p>What the Bible teaches about David and Goliath</p></li><li><p>How God chooses the heart over outward appearance</p></li><li><p>Finding your identity in Christ instead of culture</p></li><li><p>Overcoming fear, intimidation, and insecurity</p></li><li><p>Why God often prepares leaders in hidden seasons</p></li><li><p>Turning past pain into future purpose</p></li><li><p>Biblical encouragement for fathers, men, and families</p></li><li><p>How to face the giants standing between you and God's calling</p></li></ul><p>Digital Connect Card: www.calvaryassembly.org/new Giving: https://calvarylive.churchcenter.com/giving Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/CalvaryLiveAL/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/calvary_live/ Need prayer? https://www.calvaryassembly.org/prayer Want to take your next step in faith? Https://www.calvaryassembly.org/next Calvary Assembly exists so that people can experience life at the highest level through a personal relationship with Jesus Christ. Located at 4839 Calvary Blvd., Tanner, Alabama 35671 Two miles west of I-65 & I-565 Intersection on HWY 20 Service Times: Sundays 10AM Contact us at (256) 355-7440 or email us at calvary@calvaryassembly.orgLearn more at our website: calvaryassembly.org</p><p><br></p><p>00:00 What Makes a Champion? A Father's Day Challenge<br>00:35 Three Ways We Form Our Identity<br>02:07 God Looks at the Heart, Not the Appearance<br>02:56 Pride, Fear, and the Masks We Wear<br>05:13 David's Anointing: Chosen Before the Battle<br>09:04 Rise Up and Walk in God's Calling<br>10:40 The Holy Spirit Empowers God's People<br>12:58 Becoming a Champion for Your Family and Others<br>14:32 Anointed but Still Waiting on God's Timing<br>16:00 David and Goliath: The Battle Begins<br>16:30 Faithfulness in Ordinary Assignments<br>17:22 Serving God Without Recognition<br>17:52 Hearing the Voice of Intimidation<br>19:50 Seeing Giants Through Eyes of Faith<br>21:10 Breaking Free from Fear and Intimidation<br>22:58 Turning Your Triggers into Testimonies<br>25:42 Why the Battle Is Worth Fighting<br>26:45 Lessons from the Lion, the Bear, and the Wilderness<br>28:00 Biblical Manhood in Today's Culture<br>30:03 Rise Up, Champion: A Call to Every Generation</p>
June 14, 2026
Awaken the Disruptors-Guest Speaker Karen Schatzline
<p>What if the breakthrough you've been praying for begins when you stop shrinking back and start becoming who God created you to be?</p><p>In this powerful message at Calvary Assembly, guest speaker Karen Schatzline delivers a passionate call for believers to rise up, reject cultural compromise, and embrace their God-given identity. Drawing from the story of the woman with the alabaster box in Mark 14, Karen challenges the church to worship boldly, live courageously, and refuse to let the opinions of others silence God's purpose in their lives.</p><p>Through personal testimony, biblical teaching, and practical encouragement, this message explores what it means to become a spiritual disruptor: someone willing to stand for truth, fight for their family, and follow Jesus with unwavering faith. Whether you're navigating a season of pressure, seeking direction, or believing God for restoration, this message will remind you that God often uses ordinary people to accomplish extraordinary things.</p><p><strong>In This Message:</strong><br>• How to discover your God-given identity and purpose<br>• Biblical lessons from the woman with the alabaster box<br>• Overcoming fear, insecurity, and cultural pressure<br>• Spiritual warfare and standing firm in your faith<br>• Why worship is an act of spiritual breakthrough<br>• The power of perseverance through life's crushing seasons<br>• Women of the Bible who changed history through obedience<br>• Becoming a bold witness for Christ in today's culture<br>• Salvation, surrender, and living fully for Jesus</p><p><br></p><p>Giving: https://calvarylive.churchcenter.com/giving Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/CalvaryLiveAL/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/calvary_live/ Need prayer? https://www.calvaryassembly.org/prayer Want to take your next step in faith? Https://www.calvaryassembly.org/next Calvary Assembly exists so that people can experience life at the highest level through a personal relationship with Jesus Christ. Located at 4839 Calvary Blvd., Tanner, Alabama 35671 Two miles west of I-65 & I-565 Intersection on HWY 20 Service Times: Sundays 10AM Contact us at (256) 355-7440 or email us at calvary@calvaryassembly.orgLearn more at our website: calvaryassembly.org</p><p>00:00 Welcome, Worship, and Opening Prayer<br>00:21 A Special Homecoming and Honoring Spiritual Mentors<br>01:56 Becoming SheEO: Empowering Women Through Faith and Leadership<br>03:33 Awaken the Disruptors: A Call to Bold Faith<br>07:11 "Leave Her Alone" — Defending Radical Worship and Obedience<br>10:41 Discovering Your Identity in Christ<br>17:09 Renew Your Mind and Put On the Armor of God<br>18:44 Women in the Bible Who Changed History<br>24:02 The Woman With the Alabaster Box Explained<br>24:18 Living With "Perhaps Today" Faith<br>25:52 Understanding Bethany and Its Spiritual Significance<br>27:54 Extravagant Worship and Costly Obedience<br>31:33 Why Jesus Defended the Woman's Worship<br>32:48 Becoming a Kingdom Disruptor in a Compromised Culture<br>37:33 The Meaning of Bethany: Crushing, Pressing, and Preparation<br>41:29 Enduring the Process While Keeping Your Eyes on Jesus<br>42:47 Salvation Invitation and Closing Prayer</p>
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