Preaching

The goal of preaching is to exalt God through the truth of His Word that those who hear will be transformed into the image of Jesus Christ by the power of the Spirit of God.
 
Our desire in preaching the Word of God is that believers will be filled with the knowledge of His will through all spiritual wisdom and understanding in order that as a Christ follower, one may live a life worthy of the Lord and may please Him in everyway: bearing fruit in every good work, growing in the knowledge of God. (Colossians 1:9-10)
 
The preaching that you will hear at Calvary is expostitional in nature. We believe this is the best way to grow and mature in our relationship with God. Looking at God's Word sentence by sentence, word by word in context is our goal. We believe this is the most effective way to become a true disciple of Jesus Christ.
 
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Discipleship

The purpose of Calvary is to glorify God by obediently making and equipping disciples of Christ, in Bristol and throughout the world. We believe this is accomplished as we grow in our faith and in the knowledge of His Word, and then teach others His truth so that they might live in obedience to Him. This growth in grace is a process that is accomplished in the power of the Spirit and under the authority of God’s Word.

Biblical Preaching

In a world of shifting allegiances and faulty foundations, we seek to stand firmly upon the truth of scripture. The Word of God is preached exegetically, in its entirety. The Bible is the Word of God and we are accountable to it. Everything we believe and do is instructed by the Bible. Everything we teach is rooted in the Bible, giving application to today’s world.

Fellowship

At Calvary, we are a community of Christ followers helping others to follow Jesus. The transformational love of Jesus provides the context of biblical community. Christianity is not a spectator sport. Authentic community is a vital part of the believer’s experience as we engage relationally with one another. We believe Christian growth is best done in the context of community. We bear one another’s burdens and develop deeper relationships. We are strengthened to go forth and be salt and light in our community and city.

The Gospel

The Gospel is the Good News about God who created His world in perfection, man who rebelled against his Creator, and how the Creator gave Himself to rescue His rebellious creatures. The Gospel is central at Calvary. Jesus Christ came from the Father into the world, lived a perfect life that mankind could not, died on the cross in the rebel’s place, was buried and was proved to be the Son of God through His resurrection.

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