Calvary Omaha :: Worship Encounter Audio Podcast

"Crash Course" is a thoughtful sermon by Pastor Todd Doxzon where he examines the themes of wisdom and foolishness, using personal anecdotes and biblical teachings. He underscores the significance of understanding the Bible as a life guidebook given by God, and the critical need for applying its teachings to daily life, rather than merely reading or listening. Drawing from a powerful metaphor in Matthew 7:24-27, Doxzon showcases the importance of residing one's life on the sturdy foundation of Jesus' teachings, stressing that only those who act upon Jesus' teachings will withstand life's metaphorical storms, while those who don't will be swept away. Moving forward, Pastor Todd draws attention to additional subjects, such as judgment and the golden rule, provoking the congregation to replace judgment and condemnation with understanding, forgiveness, and love. Furthermore, he juxtaposes the 'narrow gate' representing the challenging road to life against the 'broad gate' denoting the straightforward path to dest

Do you pray more in public or in private? It comes down to this question: Why are you seeking God? In this teaching, Pastor Mike O'Connell invites some of his friends to join him in diving deep into Matthew 6. As you consider your relationship with the Lord, remember the goal is not to be seen by man but to be known by God!

In the sermon titled "A Rebel with a Cause," Pastor Todd Doxzon explores the life and message of John the Baptist, emphasizing his role as the forerunner of Christ. John is portrayed as a revolutionary, comfortable in his own skin, and unafraid to go against societal norms. The main message of John the Baptist is repentance and turning to God, with a focus on changing one's mind and behavior. The sermon also touches on the themes of baptism and burning, highlighting the importance of aligning one's actions with their faith and finding identity in God's love.

Do you ever feel like you are walking through life in darkness? In The Light Has Come, Pastor Todd Doxzon shares a Christmas message from Matthew 4. Jesus came to Earth to bring light to darkness, hope to the hopeless. The Light has come and He is ready to bring you life!

It doesn't take much to convince ourselves that God isn't speaking to us. In Divine Dialogue, Pastor Mike O'Connell shares the story of Habakkuk's response from God. When you feel like you aren't hearing from God, be encouraged by His command to write the vision clearly so that it can be shared clearly!

Do you ever feel like you are running from God and the plans that He has for your life? In "Running From God", Pastor Todd Doxzon teaches through the story of Jonah. When storms come up in your life, remember that it's not too late to repent and turn to God -- even if you have been running!

Sometimes it can seem like our lives have been consumed by problems and plagues of locusts. In his teaching, “He’s Not Done With You Yet,” Pastor Todd Doxzon teaches from Joel 1-2 and shows that sometimes the Lord sends the plagues to get our attention so that He can reveal His promise. He is calling us back to Himself, if we repent and return, He can’t wait to relent and restore.

In this message, "When Love Wins", Pastor Ben Norvig teaches from the book of Hosea. He reminded that we all have tendencies to be like Gomer and choose to be unfaithful to the Lord. But through the prophet Hosea, the Lord shows how His love is unrelenting and his pursuit unending for the bride that He paid for.

Deuteronomy calls us to be strong and courageous and there is no better example of that than the life of Daniel. In The Call For Courage, Pastor Mike O'Connell shares how we can experience the courage cycle by following the example that Daniel set. The next time you need courage, remember to call on the Lord!Our mission is simple, to help you become “a self-feeder” — getting to know God one day at a time by reading the Bible! Join us as we read through the entire Bible together!

If we don't focus on something, we tend to drift. As we drift, we find ourselves further away from the place we intended to be. In Healing Waters, Pastor Todd Doxzon teaches a lesson from Ezekiel 47 focused on how we can keep from drifting. If you are wondering how you can flourish in this life, focus on the Lord and find where He is flowing!

If we could measure the fruit of our words, would it be appetizing or would we be disgusted by it? In Speak Life, Pastor Kap Chatfield teaches from Ezekiel 37, where the prophet speaks life over the valley of dry bones. This power to speak life into and against death is made available to all Christ followers. Is there an area of your life or a circumstance that the Lord is calling you to Speak Life, but the diagnosis of the world is that it is already dead? Let’s tip the scales this week by choosing to speak life.

Have you found yourself feeling hopeless lately, or extremely frustrated by the circumstances you are having to endure?  God’s desire is that you bring all of your complaints to Him so He can give you His perspective and move powerfully in your life.  In "When Worship Changes A Family", Pastor Ben Norvig teaches us that worship is a powerful weapon that will move us from feeling hopeless to hope-filled and help us experience God’s best for our lives!

From day one people have wanted to play the blame game. In Kill The Curse, Pastor Todd Doxzon reminded us that we are the ones responsible for the choices that we make. Our fruit is a result of those choices, so we get to decide to settle in it or make a change and follow our own path.

Our culture today says it's OK to keep secrets. But in "Dirty Little Secrets", Pastor Kap Chatfield shares biblical truth from Ezekiel 8 that reveals the real reason lies are dangerous in our lives. As you lay down the idols in your life, turn and choose the Lord, and see how He moves!

In a world filled with hate and judgement, God has called us to be sent as his witnesses! In "Sent", Pastor Todd Doxzon uses Ezekiel 2-3 as our example for how God is preparing us for the works He has created us to do. Remember that to do that work, we must consume His word and have compassion for those around us!

Are you struggling to find hope? In Hope in Hardship, Pastor Mike O'Connell encourages us to embrace our pain and express our grief to God, knowing that he is listening and can bring healing to our lives. Don't miss the opportunity to grow in your relationship with God and find hope in the midst of hardship. 

Do you find yourself going to God and asking for Him to change His plans to match yours? In Tell Me What I Want to Hear, Pastor Todd Doxzon teaches through Jeremiah 42 as an example of how to approach God in prayer.

We were not meant to live life alone! In this teaching, Pastor Mike O'Connell explains the impact that surrounding yourself with other believers can help you in the hardest situations.