Calvary Chapel of Monmouth County NJ

11/08/2025

Psalm 51 records David, King of Israel, seeking forgiveness from God after Nathan had pointed out the sin of adultery, he, David had committed with Bathsheba. David confesses and asks for mercy according to Gods' unfailing love. In verses 16 and 17, David prays, "You do not delight in sacrifice, or I would bring it; You do not take pleasure in burnt offerings. The sacrifices of God are a broken spirit; a broken and contrite heart, O God, You will not despise."
God, having chosen David , as recorded in 1 Samuel 16, said to the prophet Samuel, speaking of Saul, "Do not consider his appearance or height, for I have rejected him. The Lord does not look at the things man looks at. Man looks at the outward appearance, but the Lord looks at the heart." David knew this and had a broken and contrite heart over his transgression.
Jesus, in the Sermon on the Mount, as recorded in Matthews' Gospel begins with "Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the Kingdom of Heaven..."
The poor in spirit have a "broken and contrite heart". Are we all in that group? Do we mourn over our sins and transgressions as King David did? David, in Psalm 32 acknowledges that when he left his sin unconfessed, he groaned all day long, his strength was sapped. Then he
acknowledged his sin to God. He said, "I will confess my transgressions to the Lord." And God forgave the guilt of his sin.
May we take all our sins to the Lord, asking with a contrite heart for His forgiveness. Remember 1 John 1:9, "If we confess our sins, He is faithful and just to forgive us our sin and purify us from all unrighteousness."

In Him,

Rev. Larry Sassmann

11/06/2025

10/31/2025

The Psaimist starts Psalm 19 with the words:
“The heavens declare the glory of God; the skies proclaim the work of his hands. Day after day they pour forth speech; night after night they display knowledge. There is no speech or language where their voice is not heard. Their voice goes out into all the earth, their words to the ends of the worlds.”
When people from any nation, culture or language look at the heavens - they see the glorious work of God; they see order in the skies, their minds may wonder about an orderly God. I imagine even the diehard atheist must wonder sometimes about the speech they pour forth, when he gazes at the heavens. This display should, and does, in many cases, create a desire to know more about this superior being, who not only started this phenomenon, but keeps it going. Paul, in his letter to the church at Colosse, in chapter one tells us “For by Him (Christ) all things were created…and in Him all things hold together.”
As we realize the reality of God and seek to know Him - He reveals Himself to us. The prophet Jeremiah 29:13 states “ You will seek Me and you will find Me when you seek Me with all your heart”.
Once we have “found Him” a desire to know Him better and to please Him is a common feeling. This same Psalm ends with words that show this desire: “May the words of my mouth and the meditation of my heart be pleasing in Your sight, O Lord, my Rock and my Redeemer.”
May this desire to please Him in word and thought be found to be prevalent in our lives.
In His love,
Rev. Larry Sassmann

10/31/2025

WOMEN’S BREAKFAST November 8 at 10 AM. Our theme is 'With Thanksgiving - Grateful hearts gathering' ; a glimpse of what it means to live a life of giving thanks. Scriptures will be Phil. 4: 4-7, James 1: 2-4 and 1 Thess. 5: 16-18, among others.
All are welcome and there’s no cost!

810 Hwy. 36, Leonardo (next to Wawa)

10/24/2025

The Lord, in Jeremiah 17:9 says, "The heart is deceitful above all things and beyond cure, who can understand it?"
He answers His own question in verse 10, "I, the Lord, search the heart and examine the mind, to reward a man according to his conduct, according to what his deeds deserve."
Do you take inventory regularly? We all need to regularly reflet on our lifestyle, attitude and where our thoughts tend to wander! Are we living this life in a manner worthy of Gods' presence?
Paul, in Colossians 1: 10-11, prays this for the church there:"...that you please our Lord in every way; bearing fruit in every good work, strengthened with all power according to His glorious might that you may have patience and endurance..."
In 2 Corinthians 13:5, Paul writes, " Examine yourselves to see whether you are in the faith; test yourselves."
As we do examine ourselves, we may find areas of our lives that we would change if Jesus was in the room - He is!! We are told in Psalm 139: 3-4"You discern my going and my lying down; you are familiar with all my ways. Before a word is on my tongue You know it completely, O Lord!"
If we examine ourselves and find no fault, let's confess pride! "For all have sinned..."
May our inventory help us reach out in prayer for help in overcoming whatever we find that is not of God. Ask God to bring a brother or sister into our lives that we can partner in prayer with acknowledging our faults and rejoicing in our victories.

In Him,
Rev. Larry Sassmann

10/23/2025

Movie Night Sunday Nov. 9, at 6 PM
FREE admission and snacks! 🍿🥤🍫
The movie is called Indivisible and is based on the extraordinary true story of Army Chaplain Darren Turner, and his wife, Heather, whose lives are fully devoted to serving God, family, and country.
When war etches deep battle scars, both overseas, and on the homefront, the Turners rock-solid marriage is shaken to its core. Carrying burdens the other can’t comprehend, they must decide if theyre willing to face one more battle to save their marriage.
From the Director of Fireproof and War Room comes this story of one marriage…one family…under God.