Calvary Chapel Viera

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A weekly audio podcast of the teachings at Calvary Chapel Viera. We exist to glorify God by being a loving community where people are saved, set free, discipled, empowered, and sent out to fulfill their God-given calling. Watch our services live at https://www.calvaryccm.com/live Wednesdays at 6:30pm and Sundays at 9 & 11am.

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Episodes 27

Faith in the Fire
9h ago · 53:14
Join us this weekend as we begin our new series in 1 Peter — Faith in the Fire. Peter was writing to believers who were being scattered, slandered, and brutally persecuted for their faith. His response to their suffering was not a survival strategy but a declaration of identity. Before addressing what they were walking through, he established who they were — chosen, sanctified, covered by Christ's blood, and heirs of an inheritance no fire can touch. We will discover together that until we are anchored in who we are in Christ rather than what we are walking through in the world our souls will
God Keeps His Promises
4d ago · 49:42
Romans 11:1–14 declares that God has not rejected Israel: Paul himself and the Jewish remnant demonstrate that God's saving work continues, entirely on the basis of grace rather than works. Israel's present unbelief is real and serious, but it is neither total nor final; God has even used Israel's stumbling to bring salvation to the Gentiles while continuing His purposes for Israel. Therefore, God's people should trust His faithfulness, rest in His grace, respond to His truth, and live such Christ-filled lives that others become spiritually thirsty for what they see in us.
The Greater Healing
14d ago · 50:24
In James 5, we are encouraged to walk in integrity by letting our yes be yes and our no be no. As we talk about prayer and healing, we learn that being right with God spiritually takes priority over our physical needs. We will also learn that unconfessed sin is a weight the soul was never designed to carry — a truth both Scripture and modern science powerfully confirm. Last, the greatest response to someone who has wandered from the faith is not questioning whether they were saved or not but being willing to pray for and pursue them while trusting God with the results.
The Great Commission
18d ago · 36:45
Romans 10:9–21 teaches that salvation is a free gift received through faith in Jesus Christ, not something earned through works or religious effort, and that this offer is available to everyone. The Great Commission calls every believer—not just pastors or missionaries—to share the Gospel through both their words and their lives, trusting the Holy Spirit to provide opportunities. Paul also reminds us not to prejudge who will respond, because while many Israelites rejected Jesus, Gentiles believed, fulfilling Old Testament prophecy and demonstrating God’s desire for all people to hear and recei
Vindication or Condemnation?
21d ago · 51:57
In Vindication or Condemnation?, we examine James 5 and discover that injustice always reaches the ears of the Lord — and those who exploit the vulnerable while ignoring God are fattening themselves for a condemnation they cannot escape. But for those patiently trusting God through injustice and suffering — like the farmer, the prophets, and Job — the greatest news awaits: because of Christ's death and resurrection, the condemnation we all deserve has been removed and replaced with the vindication only Jesus could provide.
Stop Trying. Start Trusting.
25d ago · 53:49
Paul shows that God's promises to Israel have not failed because throughout Israel's history God has always preserved a believing remnant while extending His mercy according to His sovereign plan. Israel's greatest failure was not a lack of religious zeal but seeking righteousness through works instead of receiving God's righteousness by faith in Christ. Salvation is available to everyone who believes in the risen Lord Jesus, confessing Him openly as Lord and trusting Him with the heart.
Get Out of God’s Seat
28d ago · 59:28
In this teaching from James 4, we discover that slander, arrogant planning, and the modern idea of manifesting all share the same root problem — climbing into God's seat and claiming an authority that belongs to Him alone. The cure is humble surrender — bringing every request to God's feet, trusting His sovereignty, and choosing obedience over defiance.
Chosen for a Purpose
1mo ago · 42:11
Unchecked
1mo ago · 58:34
In James 4, we discover that the conflicts and divisions in our relationships are rooted in the unchecked desires battling within our own hearts. These desires, when left unchecked, lead to destruction. James challenges us to examine not just what we ask God for, but why we are asking We learn that selfish motives behind our prayers block God's answers and reveal a heart not yet surrendered to Him. The cure is humility, submitting ourselves to God, resisting the enemy, and letting Him search and align our hearts with His so that His grace can do what our willpower never could.
Aligning Our Words with His Spirit
1mo ago · 41:17
A Tale of Two Wisdoms
1mo ago · 52:00
This week, we transition from what we say to how we live. James speaks of two kinds of wisdom that will inevitably impact the steps that we take. Will we live according to wisdom from above or settle for the wisdom of the world?
Watch Your Mouth
1mo ago · 52:19
In this teaching from James 3, we discover that our words are far more powerful than we realize. The tongue reveals the condition of our hearts, shapes the direction of our lives, and has the power to bring either life or destruction. Through the Holy Spirit, God transforms our hearts so our speech increasingly reflects Christ.
From Groaning to Glory
1mo ago · 50:08
Romans 8:26–39 teaches that the Holy Spirit strengthens believers in their weakness, especially when they do not know how to pray. God sovereignly works every circumstance to accomplish His purpose of conforming His people to Christ, and He faithfully completes the salvation He began. Because God has given His Son for us, nothing in all creation can separate believers from His love, making them more than conquerors through Christ.
Children Today, Glory Tomorrow
2mo ago · 52:19
Paul reminds believers that through the Holy Spirit we have become God's beloved children, enjoying both the assurance of our salvation and the privilege of calling God our Father. Although God's children still experience suffering in a fallen world, those present trials cannot compare with the eternal glory that awaits us. Both believers and creation eagerly anticipate the day when Christ returns, our bodies are redeemed, and God's restoration is fully revealed.
Faith: Dead or Alive
2mo ago · 45:52
In Faith: Dead or Alive, we examine James 2:14–26 and confront two dangerous extremes that have always threatened the church — the belief that we must earn God's approval through our works, and the belief that faith requires nothing of us at all. Through the examples of Abraham and Rahab, James makes the case that genuine faith is never passive — real faith always produces action, and it's that action which proves our faith is truly alive.
Equally Valuable
2mo ago · 46:18
In this teaching from James 2, we discover that favoritism isn't just a social problem — it's a theological one, because it misrepresents the heart of a God who declares through the cross that every person is equally valuable and cost the same price. The church can either confirm the world's broken value system or boldly contradict it by living out the royal law — loving our neighbor as ourselves.
When Faith Gets Practical
2mo ago · 1:03:01
James teaches that God uses trials to mature believers, but temptations arise from sinful desires and must be rejected rather than excused. Because God is unchangingly good and has made us His children, we are called to receive His Word with humility and respond with obedience. Genuine faith is demonstrated through controlled speech, compassionate service, personal holiness, and a life that consistently does what God's Word says.
The Verdict Has Been Declared
2mo ago · 46:01
Romans 8 begins with the glorious declaration that there is no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus because Christ has fully satisfied God's justice on their behalf. What the law could never accomplish because of human weakness, God accomplished through the death of His Son and the life-giving power of the Holy Spirit. Therefore, believers are called to set their minds on the things of the Spirit, living from their new identity in Christ rather than being ruled by the flesh.
Nothing Wasted
2mo ago · 54:24
Trials are a guarantee. Joy is a choice. In the first message of our James series, we explore what it actually looks like when real faith collides with real life. From perseverance to wisdom to God's upside-down Kingdom, James doesn't waste a word.
When Trying Harder Isn't Enough
2mo ago · 38:08
Romans 7 reveals that God's Law is holy, righteous, and good, but it cannot make us righteous because sin uses the Law to expose the corruption already present within us. Even mature believers experience an ongoing conflict between their desire to obey God and the reality of indwelling sin, proving that human effort alone cannot produce holiness. The answer is not greater self-discipline or legalism, but looking outside ourselves to Jesus Christ, who alone delivers us from the power and misery of sin.
The Self-Examined Life
3mo ago · 52:25
2 Corinthians 13 urges believers to honestly examine their faith, not relying on outward actions or heritage but on a genuine relationship with Christ that produces ongoing transformation, love, and obedience. This teaching emphasizes that spiritual authority, correction, and unity within the church are designed to build us up in maturity, and that intentional self-examination based on God’s Word is essential for assurance of salvation and spiritual growth.
From Rules to Relationship
3mo ago · 1:00:00
Romans 7:1–8 teaches that believers are no longer under the law as a means of righteousness because through Christ they have died to the law and now belong to Him. Paul explains that the law is not sinful; rather, it reveals sin and exposes the rebellion already present in the human heart. True spiritual fruit is not produced by striving to keep rules, but by abiding in Christ and living in the power of the Holy Spirit.
Love Without a Receipt
3mo ago · 56:56
In Love Without a Receipt, we explore Paul's selfless love for the Corinthian church — a love that gave everything and expected nothing in return, even when it went unappreciated. Through Paul's example we discover that mature love has two priorities: the glory of God and the good of the person, and that loving people well sometimes means offering correction they may not receive well in the moment. We also examine what true grace looks like — not a covering that enables us to stay comfortable in sin, but the power of God that empowers us to walk in real victory over it.
Sufficient Grace
3mo ago · 59:47
This weekend, we're exploring one of the most encouraging truths in Scripture: that God's grace is always enough — even in our weakest moments. Through the lives of Abraham, Moses, and the Apostle Paul, we'll see how God doesn't just tolerate our weakness, but actually meets us there with His strength. We'd love for you to join us as we dig into what it truly means to trust God in every season of life.
Slaves to Righteousness
3mo ago · 42:45
Since we’re no longer slaves to sin, Paul challenges us be shaped by God’s word and to pursue righteousness.

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Faith in the Fire

God Keeps His Promises

The Greater Healing

The Great Commission

Vindication or Condemnation?

Stop Trying. Start Trusting.

Get Out of God’s Seat

Chosen for a Purpose

Unchecked

Aligning Our Words with His Spirit

A Tale of Two Wisdoms

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When Faith Gets Practical

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