The Abiding Word is the teaching ministry of Pastor Jim Sweigart. Pastor Jim currently serves as Pastor at Calvary Chapel Faith Fellowship. Pastor Jim previously served 16 years as Sr. Pastor at Calvary Christian Fellowship, a Calvary Chapel affiliate in St. Marys, Ohio and 2 years as Associate Pastor at Calvary Chapel Cincinnati. Calvary Chapel is a non-denominational Christian fellowship of likeminded believers who desire to grow in the grace and knowledge of Jesus. We believe through the Word of God and the Holy Spirit lives can be changed.
Matthew 19:16-30 What Must I do To Get Eternal Life?
Sunday Morning at Calvary Chapel Faith Fellowship with Pastor Jim Sweigart.
The passage in Matthew 19:16-31 highlights the story of a rich young ruler who sought eternal life. Jesus challenged him to sell his possessions and follow Him, revealing the man’s love for material wealth over eternal life. This story serves as a warning against allowing possessions to become idols, emphasizing the importance of prioritizing God and serving Him with a selfless heart.
4 Oct 2026
Matthew 19:1-15 Marriage and Divorce
Sunday Morning at Calvary Chapel Faith Fellowship with Pastor Jim Sweigart.
The Pharisees tested Jesus with a question about divorce, hoping to trap Him. Jesus, understanding their motives, pointed them back to the authority of God’s Word, emphasizing that marriage is a permanent union between man and woman, instituted by God. He clarified that while Moses permitted divorce due to human hardness of heart, it was never God’s original plan, and adultery is the only grounds for divorce.
20 Sept 2026
Matthew 18:15-35 Dealing With Sin and 70 x 7
Sunday Morning at Calvary Chapel Faith Fellowship with Pastor Jim Sweigart.
Matthew 18:15-20 outlines the process for addressing sin within the church, emphasizing private confrontation, involving witnesses, and ultimately church discipline if repentance is not shown. The parable of the unforgiving servant illustrates the importance of forgiveness, highlighting the vastness of God’s forgiveness towards us and the expectation that we extend the same grace to others. The passage concludes with a warning about the consequences of unforgiveness, underscoring the necessity of forgiveness for those living in the Kingdom of God.
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