Best Gift Ever - Part II

In part two of our Christmas "Best Gift Ever" series, Pastor Clay presents the best gift man has ever received, Jesus Christ!

The Best Gift Ever - Part 1

In part one of this series, Pastor Clay shows us the greatness of God's love, revealed in the practical and perfect gifts He has given us.

Our Jerusalem - 2 Sam 5v6-12

In this message, Pastor Clay gives us six important principles related to our calling.

The Barren Places - 2 Samuel 4:1-5

Nothing of spiritual value will come into your life without some spiritual preparation, so don't despise the barren places.

Thanks-Living

Thanksgiving is a day, Thanks-Living is a Life; Thanksgiving is a tradition, Thanks-Living is a transformation! Thanksgiving message 2012

Almost Right - 2 Samuel 3v20-39

Just because something is almost right, doesn't make it ALL right.

Do it Today - 2 Samuel 3:1-19

There are some things that need to be dealt with - TODAY.  2 Samuel 3:1-19 tells us about motive, and timing.

Chasing Abner - 2 Samuel 2

Some battles are not worth fighting, and some things are not worth chasing.  What are you chasing after?

2 Samuel 1

In this first chapter of 2nd Samuel, we learn the power of love and forgiveness in the face of hard people, and hard times.

The Power of Engaging Your Gifts and Abilities - Part 2

In this last part of the #LevelUp2012 series, Pastor Clay teaches on the importance of being filled with, and empowered by the Holy Spirit if we are to be truly effective in the kingdom of God.

The Power of engaging your gifts and abilities

This week Pastor Clay shows us how we were created to do good works for God in the context of the local church, using the gifts and abilities that God has given us.

The Power of Prayer - Part 3

In this message, Pastor Clay teaches about spiritual warfare, and the power of praying for the lost.

The Power of Prayer - Part 2

Session six of our #LevelUp series - The Power of Prayer Part 2.  When should we pray, and who should we be praying for?

The Power of Prayer - Part 1

The fifth session in our #LevelUp series - the power of prayer.  Four powerful truths that you need to know about prayer.

The Bible and our relationship to it

This week Pastor David Braden brings the message, our relationship with the word of God.

The Bible - Dig In!

Last week we learned why we can trust out bible to be the intact, inerrant word of God. This week we dig in, and learn how to mine out the nuggets of truth from God's word.

The Bible, is it true? Level Up 2012 Series

In this first session, Pastor Clay examines many of the questions people have about the bible: Where did it come from?  Who wrote it?  Is is accurate?  Can we trust everything in our bible?

Level Up 2012 - Introduction to the series

This is the opening message of Calvary Wilmington's next teaching series "Level Up 2012." 

Recap - 1 Samuel chapters 1-31

In this final installment of the "Rise of the Kings" series, Pastor Clay covers all 31 chapters of 1 Samuel, with the final parting message:  Our life does not have to end as King Saul's did; we can choose to hear God, obey God, and follow God - TODAY!

The Rear Guard - 1 Samuel 30:21-25

God has give each of us gifts and abilities, and regardless of whether you are on the front lines, the supply lines, or in the prayer line, your place in the kingdom is important!

Restored - 1 Samuel 30:1-20

We have an enemy that loves nothing more than to swoop in and pillage our lives; our gifting, our calling, our future.  But God is a restorer of all things the enemy has stolen; all AND THEN SOME.  

Evicted - 1 Samuel 29

Have you ever made a bad decision, and ended up in a place you shouldn't be?  How cool is it that our God cares enough to not only make a way out, but sometimes He even evicts us from the land of the Philistines!

Talking to a Dead Man - 1 Samuel 28:7-25

In 1 Sam 28, Saul calls up a dead man, Samuel, for advice.  But in reality, Saul is the dead man.  Every day we are surrounded by people with a death sentence; eternal separation from God. Our message, unlike Samuel's message to Saul, is one of LIFE!

When God Goes Silent - 1 Samuel 28:1-6

There can be times in our life that we cry out to God, and He is silent.  Why?  In this message, we'll examine several reasons why God may be silent in your life.

Land O' Pirates - 1 Samuel 26-27

When we start listening to our heart instead of listening to God, we can make some pretty poor decisions.  It can even lead us to, as in the case of David, making the decision to live in the land of pirates!

David's Many Wives - 1 Samuel 25:36-44

This we look at David’s multiplewives, and we find there is a comparison to our own Christian walk:  That trying to walk with God, and dance withthe world at the same time is a recipe for disaster!

The Fool In Me - 1 Sam 25v2-38

There are times in David's life that we can say "wow, that was foolish." But if we are honest, there is a fool in each of us, just waiting for an opportunity to come out!

Then Samuel Died - 1 Samuel 25:1

What made Samuel such a unique man of God?  He was a man that established aministry of truth, faithfulness, andintegrity before God, and before people.  In this message we examine some important things we can learn from Samuel's life.

Payback - 1 Samuel 24

We've all had someone do us wrong. And usually, sooner or later, a situation will present itself where we have an opportunity to give... payback!  When that happens, what do we do? 1 Samuel 24 answers the question.

Spiritual Surgery - 1 Samuel 23:13-29

What does it take to be a mighty man or woman of God?  Is there a class? Read a book?  Listen to a sermon series?  Some attributes are only acquired only by going through the fires of difficultsituations, and experiencing God revealing Himself to you in a mighty way thatyou will never forget. 

Surviving the Keilahites in your life - 1 Samuel 23:1-13

Sometimes the people that we help the most, are the ones that hurt us the deepest!  How should we respond when someone turns on us?  Look at David's experience with the Keilahites...

Share Your New Life - Matt 28:19-20

The last session of our "Dawn of New Life" series covers the great commission; not just to the church, but to every person who has received new life!

The Birth of New Life - Easter Service - Matt 28:1-7

Part three of our "Dawn of New Life" series brings us to the question "did Jesus really rise from the grave?"  He did!  Listen in for five reasons that we know Jesus is risen!

The King of New Life - Matthew 21v1-10

Join us for the second in our four part series titles "The Dawn of New Life."  This week we'll examine Jesus' entry into Jerusalem.

The Promise of New Life - Matthew 19v16-29

Joins us for the first in a four part series titled "The Dawn of New Life."  In this week we'll learn about Jesus' final messages before His entry into Jerusalem.

How to live when you're DEAD! - Romans 6v1-14

This week was baptisim in our church.  Join us of a teaching that celebrates our freedom from sin's grasp.

Galatians 4v4-5

Join us this week as our Youth Pastor Wes leads us in a teaching from a beautiful passage in Galatians.

Crazy Kings and Unintended Consequences - 1Samuel 22v2-19

Join us in our study this week as Saul has the priests of Nob killed.

Band Of Losers - 1Samuel 22v1-2

Join us this week as we examine what kind of men God has called to serve in David's new army.

The Successful Failure - 1Saumel 21

Join us this week as we find David on the run from Saul, and learn that even when we make mistakes, we can (and should!) always turn to God.

The Holy Bread - 1Samuel 21v1-6

Join us this week as we examine the opening of 1Samuel 21 and explore the meaning of showbread.

Siding With God - 1 Samuel v20

David convinces Jonathan that Saul means to kill David, and this is the last time David and Jonathan will be together.

Kill Him! - 1 Samuel 19v9-24

David stands in Saul's presence for the last time, as Saul steps up his attemps to kill David.

Spiritual Warfare - 1 Samuel 19v1-8

Saul orders his son Jonathan to kill David, and Jonathan loves David and tries to reason with his father.

Prepare For Greatness 1 Samuel 18v17-30

King Saul promises his daughter to David, even as he continues to plot against David.