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Calvary Chapel

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Welcome to the official podcast of Calvary Chapel Southampton! Join us as we explore God’s Word, share inspiring testimonies, and provide practical teachings to help you grow in your faith. Each episode brings encouragement, biblical insight, and spiritual guidance straight from our pastors and guest speakers. Whether you’re a lifelong believer or just beginning your journey with Christ, this podcast is here to equip, uplift, and inspire you in your daily walk with God. Subscribe and join our community as we dive deep into Scripture, worship, and the transformative power of Jesus Christ.

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June 27, 2026

When Suffering Shapes Your Faith

<p>When Suffering Shapes Your Faith</p><p><strong>Series: </strong>Ruth </p><p><strong>Preacher: </strong>Simon Lawrenson</p><p><strong>Sunday Morning</strong></p><p><strong><strong>Date:</strong> 28th June 2026</strong></p><p><strong><strong>Passage: </strong><a href="https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Ruth+1%3A19-22&amp;version=ESV">Ruth 1:19-22</a></strong></p><p><strong>-------------------</strong></p><p><strong>What Story Are You Telling About God? | Ruth 1:19–22 | When Suffering Shapes Your Faith</strong></p><p><strong>What story are you believing about God when life doesn't go as planned?</strong></p><p><strong>In this message from Ruth 1:19–22, we explore Naomi's return to Bethlehem—a woman who believed her suffering had rewritten her story forever. Yet while Naomi saw only emptiness and bitterness, God was already preparing redemption.</strong></p><p><strong>If you've ever wrestled with unanswered prayers, loss, disappointment, or wondered whether God is still good in the middle of suffering, this sermon offers biblical hope rooted in the gospel.</strong></p><p><strong>In this sermon you'll discover:</strong></p><p><strong>Why suffering exposes what we truly believe about God. The difference between believing God is useful and believing God is good. How bitterness grows when we finish our story before God does. Why God often begins His greatest work when we feel most empty. How Naomi's story ultimately points us to Jesus Christ and the hope of redemption.</strong></p><p><strong>No matter how painful your current chapter may be, the gospel reminds us that God is still writing your story.</strong></p><strong> </strong>

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June 20, 2026

Faithfulness at the Breaking Point | Ruth 1:1-18

<p>Faithfulness at the Breaking Point | Ruth 1:1-18</p><p><strong>Series: </strong>Ruth </p><p><strong>Preacher: </strong>Simon Lawrenson</p><p><strong>Sunday Morning</strong></p><p><strong><strong>Date:</strong> 21st June 2026</strong></p><p><strong><strong>Passage: </strong><a href="https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Ruth+1%3A1-18&amp;version=ESV">Ruth 1:1-18</a></strong></p><p><strong>-------------------</strong></p><p><strong>When life falls apart and God seems completely silent, how do you find the strength to keep going? Discover why true commitment is found not when it is convenient, but when it costs us the most.</strong></p><p><strong>SERMON SUMMARY In this opening message of our study in the Book of Ruth, we explore the powerful reality of covenant faithfulness (hesed) during times of deep emptiness and cultural breakdown. Set against the dark backdrop of the period of the Judges, Ruth 1 reveals how God works quietly in the ordinary moments of our lives, even when He feels absent. Join us at Calvary Chapel Southampton as we examine the contrast between worldly convenience and biblical commitment, and learn how daily turning back to God positions us to experience His silent but steady hand of redemption.</strong></p><p><strong>TIMESTAMPS 00:00 Introduction: A Culture of Disposable Commitments 05:15 The Dramatic Backdrop of Ruth (Judges 21:25) 11:45 The Flight to Moab and the Path of Compromise 18:20 The Quiet Providence of God 25:10 The Crossroads of Covenant: Orpah vs. Ruth 33:40 Conclusion: The Gospel of the God Who Stays</strong></p><p><strong>ABOUT CALVARY CHAPEL SOUTHAMPTON We are a fellowship of believers in Southampton, UK, dedicated to the expository teaching of God's Word, verse by verse, chapter by chapter. Join us as we grow in the grace and knowledge of God.</strong></p><ul><li><strong>Website: https://calvarysoton.co.uk/</strong></li><li><strong>Speaker: Simon Lawrenson</strong></li><li><strong>Location: Southampton, United Kingdom</strong></li></ul><p><strong>CONNECT WITH US</strong></p><ul><li><strong>Subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCQjVGeU5LyaMXtOV4ad6UCg</strong></li><li><strong>Plan Your Visit: https://calvarysoton.co.uk/visit-calvary/</strong></li></ul><strong> </strong>

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June 13, 2026

Why Worship is More Than Music | Romans 12:1

<p>Why Worship is More Than Music | Romans 12:1</p><p><strong>Series: </strong>Topical </p><p><strong>Preacher: </strong>Sam Raju</p><p><strong>Sunday Morning</strong></p><p><strong><strong>Date:</strong> 14th June 2026</strong></p><p><strong><strong>Passage: </strong><a href="https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Romans+12%3A1-2&amp;version=ESV">Romans 12:1-2</a></strong></p><p><strong>-------------------</strong></p><p><strong>What if worship is far more than just singing songs on a Sunday morning? Discover how a true biblical understanding of worship can transform your entire daily life.</strong></p><p><strong>SERMON SUMMARY In this expository teaching, we dive deep into Romans 12:1 to explore the profound truth that real worship is a whole-life response of absolute surrender to the mercy of God. Moving beyond the misconception of worship as merely musical entertainment, we examine the theological foundations laid out in Romans chapters 1-11 and transition from the mercy we have received to the living sacrifice we are called to offer. Join us at Calvary Chapel Southampton as we unpack what it means to present our bodies, daily actions, and wills to God, moving past consumerist Christianity and into a life of genuine, Christ-mediated devotion.</strong></p><p><strong>TIMESTAMPS 00:00 Introduction 01:33 Defining Biblical Worship 05:23 The Focus Text: Romans 12:1 06:25 The Theological Context: The Therefore of Romans 1-11 17:55 The Response: In View of God's Mercy 23:55 The Nature of the Offering: A Whole-Life, Living Sacrifice 29:35 Illustration: The Story of the Indian Martyr 33:15 Call to Surrender and Closing Prayer</strong></p><strong> </strong>

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What is Calvary Chapel?

Welcome to the official podcast of Calvary Chapel Southampton! Join us as we explore God’s Word, share inspiring testimonies, and provide practical teachings to help you grow in your faith. Each episode brings encouragement, biblical insight, and spiritual guidance straight from our pastors and guest speakers. Whether you’re a lifelong believer or just beginning your journey with Christ, this podcast is here to equip, uplift, and inspire you in your daily walk with God. Subscribe and join our community as we dive deep into Scripture, worship, and the transformative power of Jesus Christ.

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