Calvary Baptist Church of Monmouth

06/14/2026

"Let everything that has breath praise the Lord. Praise the Lord! (Psalm 150:6 NKJV)

Greetings, beloved!
The Pastor, officers and members of Calvary Baptist Church, 1000 South First Street, Monmouth IL, cordially invite you to worship with us at 11am.
Sermon Title: Speak With Care Or How To Tame Your Tongue
Sermon Text: James 3:1-12

06/13/2026

VERSE OF THE DAY
Saturday, June 13, 2026
Hebrews 12:1-2

06/13/2026

Moments Of Reflection
Saturday, June 13, 2026
COMPARISON KILLS CALLING - "But let each one examine his own work, and then he will have rejoicing in himself alone, and not in another." (Galatians 6:4 NKJV)

The Apostle Paul offers us profound wisdom here that strikes at the heart of our modern struggle. In a world saturated with social media highlights and curated success stories, the temptation to compare is ever-present. Yet God's Word calls us to a different standard—self-examination before Him alone.

When Paul instructs us to "test our own actions," he's redirecting our focus from horizontal comparison to vertical accountability. Your walk with Christ is personal. Your gifts, your timing, your struggles, and your victories are uniquely yours. True pride—the healthy kind that comes from faithful stewardship—emerges only when we evaluate ourselves by God's standards for our individual lives, not by someone else's highlight reel. (COMPARISON KILLS CALLING (MLG)

06/12/2026

VERSE OF THE DAY
Friday, June 12, 2026
Psalm 119:71-72

06/12/2026

Moments Of Reflection
Friday, June 12, 2026
MINISTRY TO EXAUSTED SOULS CARRIES KINGDOM WEIGHT - "As cold water to a weary soul, so is good news from a far country." (NKJV)

Imagine walking through a scorching desert, lips cracked and strength failing. Then suddenly, someone places a cup of ice-cold water in your hands. The relief is immediate, profound, and life-giving. This is the picture Solomon paints for us about the ministry of refreshment.

In our fast-paced world, exhaustion has become epidemic. People are running on fumes—spiritually, emotionally, and physically depleted. God invites us into the sacred work of being refreshers. A timely word of encouragement, an unexpected act of kindness, or simply being present with someone in their weariness can revive a tired heart in ways we may never fully understand. Refreshers attract heaven's attention because they mirror the heart of Christ, who said, "Come to me, all you who are weary, and I will give you rest." MINISTRY TO EXAUSTED SOULS CARRIES KINGDOM WEIGHT (MLG)

06/11/2026

VERSE OF THE DAY
Thursday, June 11, 2026
Colossians 3:12-13

06/11/2026

Moments Of Reflection
Thursday, June 11, 2026
COMPASSION MIRRORS CHRIST - "Therefore, as the elect of God put on tender mercies, kindness, humility, meekness, longsuffering; bearing with one another, and forgiving one another, if anyone has a complaint against another; even as Christ forgave you, so you also must do." (Colossians 3:12-13 NKJV)

Paul's beautiful imagery reminds us that compassion isn't something we occasionally display—it's something we wear daily, like clothing. Just as we wouldn't leave our homes without getting dressed, we shouldn't step into the world without putting on compassion.

Notice that Paul addresses us as "God's chosen people, holy and dearly loved." Our identity comes first, then our actions follow. Because we are loved, we can love. Because we have received mercy, we can show mercy. Compassion isn't earned through our efforts; it flows naturally from understanding how deeply we are cherished by our Heavenly Father. When we truly grasp His love for us, extending that same love to others becomes our joyful response.

06/10/2026

06/10/2026

Justification Explained - Romans 3:21-31

06/10/2026

VERSE OF THE DAY
Wednesday, June 10, 2026
Colossians 3:13