Calvary Baptist Church

Calvary Baptist Church We are an Independent Baptist Church that uses the King James Bible. We sing the old time hymns. We are a church that loves sinners and the broken.

09/04/2026

Jeremiah 9:1–2 — KJV

1 “Oh that my head were waters, and mine eyes a fountain of tears, that I might weep day and night for the slain of the daughter of my people!

2 Oh that I had in the wilderness a lodging place of wayfaring men; that I might leave my people, and go from them! for they be all adulterers, an assembly of treacherous men.”

Devotional Thought: “A Heart That Weeps”

Jeremiah was known as the weeping prophet, and these verses show us why. He looked at the spiritual condition of his people, and it broke his heart.

“Oh that my head were waters, and mine eyes a fountain of tears…”

Jeremiah did not merely see the sin of the people—he sorrowed over it. Their rebellion against God was not something he could casually overlook. He wept because he understood what sin would bring.

There is a great lesson here for us. When we stop weeping over sin, we may have stopped caring about souls. It is easy to criticize people who are far from God, but Jeremiah teaches us to have a broken heart for them.

Jesus also looked upon Jerusalem and wept. Paul spoke of those who were enemies of the cross “even weeping” (Philippians 3:18). A burden for souls is not weakness; it is evidence that our heart is being moved by the things that move God’s heart.

Jeremiah even wished he could get away from the people because their wickedness was so great. Yet God had placed him among them to preach the truth to them.

May God give us tears for what breaks His heart, a burden for those who are lost, and courage to keep preaching even when the world around us turns away from God.

09/03/2026

When Sin Gets Too Close

2 Kings 23:7 — KJV

“And he brake down the houses of the sodomites, that were by the house of the LORD…”

Josiah discovered that wickedness had been allowed to exist right beside the house of God. It had become familiar, tolerated, and close. But when Josiah began to restore true worship, he knew those things had to go.

There is a danger when we allow sin to get too close. What we once recognized as wrong can become something we tolerate. What we once avoided can become something we accept. Before long, what should have been removed becomes part of our everyday life.

Josiah teaches us that getting right with God sometimes means tearing down what has been allowed to remain.

We need to ask ourselves: What have I allowed to get too close to my walk with God? Whatever it is, don’t protect it—remove it.

“Create in me a clean heart, O God; and renew a right spirit within me.” — Psalm 51:10 KJV

09/02/2026

When the Word of God Speaks to Your Heart

2 Kings 22:8–20 — KJV

“And it came to pass, when the king had heard the words of the book of the law, that he rent his clothes.”
— 2 Kings 22:11

The Word of God had been in the house of the LORD, but it had been neglected. Then, during the repairs of the temple, the book of the law was found. When Josiah heard the Word of God, he did not ignore it. It touched his heart.

Josiah understood that the nation had gotten away from what God had commanded. His response was humility and repentance. He did not blame others. He humbled himself before the LORD.

God said of Josiah:

“Because thine heart was tender, and thou hast humbled thyself before the LORD…”
— 2 Kings 22:19

What a powerful testimony—a tender heart toward God.

We live in a day when hearts can become hard toward the things of God. We can hear preaching without listening, read Scripture without responding, and know what God says without obeying it. But the Word of God is meant to do more than give us information—it is meant to change our hearts and our lives.

Josiah’s revival began with the rediscovery of God’s Word and a heart that was willing to respond to it.

Today, don’t ask only, “What does the Bible say?” Ask, “What is God saying to me?”

A tender heart says, “Lord, if Your Word reveals something wrong in my life, I want You to change it.”

Lord, keep our hearts tender, our ears open, and our lives obedient to Thy Word.

09/01/2026

Jeremiah 2:21 — KJV

“Yet I had planted thee a noble vine, wholly a right seed: how then art thou turned into the degenerate plant of a strange vine unto me?”

Devotional Thought: “What Happened to the Vine?”

God reminds Israel that He had planted them well. They were not neglected, forgotten, or given a poor beginning. God says, “I had planted thee a noble vine, wholly a right seed.”

The tragedy was not in the planting—it was in what happened afterward.

God had given them every opportunity to bear good fruit, yet they turned away from Him and became “the degenerate plant of a strange vine.”

There is a powerful warning here for us. We cannot blame God when our lives become spiritually unfruitful. He has given us His Word, His grace, His church, His Spirit, and countless opportunities to walk with Him.

The question is not, “Has God been good to me?” He has.

The question is, “What am I producing with what God has given me?”

A good planting ought to produce good fruit.

“Herein is my Father glorified, that ye bear much fruit; so shall ye be my disciples.”
— John 15:8, KJV

God has planted. Now, what are we producing?

08/31/2026

The Clouds Are the Dust of His Feet

Nahum 1:3 — KJV

“The LORD hath his way in the whirlwind and in the storm, and the clouds are the dust of his feet.”

There are times when the clouds seem to cover everything. We cannot see what God is doing, and the storms of life can make us wonder how things will turn out. But Nahum reminds us that the very clouds that look so large to us are nothing more than “the dust of his feet.”

What seems overwhelming to us is still under His control. What looks like a mighty storm to us is simply a place where God is walking. We may not understand the storm, but we can trust the One who walks through it.

The clouds do not mean God has lost control. The clouds remind us that God is bigger than what we can see.

So when the storm comes, don’t focus only on the clouds. Look for His feet. He is there, He is working, and He is still God.

“The clouds are the dust of his feet.”

Whatever is over your head is still under His feet.

08/29/2026

Isaiah 39:1–8 — Don’t Let Blessings Become a Boast

Hezekiah had been through sickness, prayer, and miraculous healing. God had graciously given him more time. But when the men from Babylon came, Hezekiah showed them everything he possessed. He showed them his treasures, his riches, his armour, and everything in his house.

The problem was not that Hezekiah had these things. The problem was that he allowed what God had given him to become something he could boast about.

Sometimes God blesses us, and instead of pointing people toward the Giver, we point them toward the gifts. We can become more excited about what we have than we are thankful for the One who gave it.

Isaiah told Hezekiah that the day would come when those treasures would be carried away to Babylon. The things he had displayed so proudly would not last.

What a reminder that earthly blessings are temporary, but God’s faithfulness is eternal. Our possessions, accomplishments, strength, health, and opportunities can all change. Therefore, we should never build our confidence on what we possess.

The greatest blessing is not what is in our house, our bank account, or our hands. The greatest blessing is having God in our lives.

Today, let us be careful not to make our blessings a boast. When God gives us something good, let us give Him the glory. When people see what we have, may they also see Who gave it to us.

“Bless the LORD, O my soul, and forget not all his benefits.” — Psalm 103:2, KJV

08/28/2026

Prayer Updates

Wanda Caulder’s heart catheterization went well, and praise the Lord, they found no blockages in her heart! We thank the Lord for answering prayer.

Kathy Stanley is still in the hospital. They have done dialysis, but they were not able to draw much fluid. She will be in the hospital at least until Sunday. She is very weak. Please continue to pray for Kathy and Brandy.

Bradley has completed one full week of chemotherapy and radiation as of today. He is experiencing some burning in his chest from the treatments, which is normal, but please continue to keep him and his family in your prayers. Pray that he will be able to get some rest this weekend.

Please keep Buddy Patterson in your prayers. God knows all about it.

Frank Brayboy has been having a difficult time with his blood sugar. He has been very weak and has been falling a lot. Please pray for Frank and his sister Sarah as she tries to help take care of him.

Also, God is sending people to our church. Please pray for God’s will to be done with the families who have been visiting and for the Lord to lead and direct every step.

Most of all, the rest of us need to keep our hands to the plough and keep doing what God has called us to do—no turning back!

Let’s keep praying, keep serving, keep witnessing, and keep moving forward for the Lord.

Love you all,
Pastor Gross

08/28/2026

When the Heart Is Far Away

Isaiah 29:13 — KJV

“Wherefore the Lord said, Forasmuch as this people draw near me with their mouth, and with their lips do honour me, but have removed their heart far from me…”

It is possible to be close to God with our lips while being far from Him in our hearts. Israel knew how to say the right things. They honored God with their words, but their hearts were not surrendered to Him.

God is not impressed by empty words or outward religion. He desires a heart that genuinely loves Him, trusts Him, and obeys Him. We can attend church, sing hymns, pray, and speak about God, yet our hearts can slowly drift away.

The danger is that outward religion can hide an inward distance. We may fool others, and sometimes even fool ourselves, but God sees the heart.

The answer is not simply to say more—it is to draw our hearts back to God. Ask Him to search us, cleanse us, and restore the love and devotion that may have grown cold.

Today, let our worship be more than words. Let it come from a heart that truly belongs to Him.

“Keep thy heart with all diligence; for out of it are the issues of life.” — Proverbs 4:23, KJV

08/27/2026

When the Enemy Talks

2 Chronicles 32:15–19

Sennacherib tried to defeat Judah before the battle was ever fought. He used his words to create fear, doubt, and discouragement. He wanted the people to believe that their God was no different from the false gods of the nations.

In verse 15 he asked, “How much less shall your God deliver you out of mine hand?”

That was the enemy’s lie. He was looking at the power of his army and assuming God was powerless. But Sennacherib had forgotten who he was speaking against.

The enemy still tries to do the same thing today. He whispers that your situation is hopeless, your problems are too great, and God cannot help you. He wants you to focus on the size of your trouble instead of the greatness of your God.

But remember this: God does not become smaller because your problem becomes bigger.

The enemy may talk, but his words do not change God’s promises. He may threaten, but he cannot overrule God. He may bring fear, but God can give peace.

Don’t allow the voice of the enemy to drown out the voice of God. Keep trusting Him, keep praying, and keep standing on His Word.

The enemy has a voice, but God has the final word.

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