Calvary Omaha :: Worship Encounter Audio Podcast

Have you been wondering why the world is so chaotic lately? Or perhaps you have said, "if God is good, why do bad things happen?" If you feel overwhelmed or are facing an impossible situation, the good news is that Jesus is the conquering king who has the power to transform your situation! In Worthy, Pastor Todd Doxzon teaches from Revelation 5 and reminds us that Jesus has the power to redeem the earth. We pray you are encouraged by this message!

In To The Church, Pastor Ben Norvig teaches from Revelation 2-3. As we read the letters that were written to the churches in these chapters, we are reminded that more than anything, Jesus desires to live in our hearts and love others through us. We pray you are encouraged by this message!

Are you feeling surrounded by troubles in this season? At times it may be tempting to panic or have anxiety when we feel like God is not with us during our trials, but God has promised that he will never leave or forsake us. In Protected, Pastor Mike O'Connell teaches from Psalm 138 and reminds us that God is "Immanuel" which means "God with us". Though it may seem like our troubles are surrounding us, we must remember that we can surrender our fears and frustration to God, and trust that he will protect us and give us the victory. We pray you are encouraged by this message.

We are all called to be leaders in our sphere of influence. And though leadership can be a challenge to navigate, as we stay connected to God through prayer and spending time in his Word, God will care for and lead his people through us. In Slackherds, Pastor Todd Doxzon teaches from Ezekiel 34 and discusses the importance of selfless servant leadership. As we read God's message to his people through Ezekiel, we are reminded that Jesus will always go out of his way to find the lost, feed the lost, and fix the lost. We pray you are encouraged by this message!

As believers, it is important for us to have a vision of God's plans for our lives.  It is equally important that we cling to our faith so that we don't "fumble the ball".  In Protect The Rock, Pastor Todd Doxzon teaches from the book of Jude and gives us four key things to consider as we allow God to be the quarterback in our lives. 1) God's grace is for mistakes and does not give us a license to sin. 2) The greatest leaders are also the greatest followers; leaders need to understand humility before they claim authority. 3) The people in our sphere of influence should be able to see the fruit of God's Spirit in our lives. 4) There is a lot of division in today's culture and it is important for us to be a healing balm, rather than allow our pride to continue to cause division.  We pray you are encouraged by this message!

Do you identify more like a thermometer or a thermostat? This is important to consider because when we are operating as thermometers, we ultimately are conforming to the world around us. But when we are operating as thermostats, through the power of Jesus we have the the authority to transform the world around us! In Standing Against Conformity, Pastor Mike O'Connell teaches from Daniel 1. As we learn about Daniel's life we see that, though King Nebuchadnezzar was trying to intimidate him to get him to conform, Daniel was determined not to compromise on his convictions. By standing against conformity, Daniel was given favor with the king and was able to move towards God's purpose for his life. We pray you are encouraged by this message!

What is your definition of love? The English language has one word for love with many definitions, which at times can make it difficult to know how to use it correctly. In Real Love, Pastor Todd Doxzon reminds us that Agape Love, the unconditional love of God for his children, is what real love is all about. As he teaches from 1 John 4:7-21, we learn that Agape Love is sacrificial and supernatural, and leaves no room for fear or hate. The more that we love God supremely and stay connected to him, the more that his love flows out of us to love others supernaturally. We pray you are encouraged by this message!

Have you ever said something hurtful to someone you care about? In Watch Your Mouth, as Pastor Todd Doxzon teaches from James 3 he challenges us to take inventory of what's coming out of our mouths. We have to Control our tongues so that they don't become Corrupt; and by keeping our Connection to God, he will help us to speak words that are encouraging. We pray you are encouraged by this message!

Have you ever felt intimidated by something God has called you to do? Or perhaps you're often fearful that you're going to mess things up. In I Can't, as Pastor Todd Doxzon teaches from Jeremiah 1, he reminds us that we are going to have to step out of our comfort zones to answer God's call on our lives. We were created by a loving, sovereign God who pre-programmed each of us with a unique and specific purpose. Though we may feel fearful at times, we can't allow our fears to hinder us from moving forward because fear is a liar. We pray you are encouraged by this message!

In Distracted, Pastor Todd shares a principle from Luke 10 that changed everything in his own life and could do the same in yours. He gave us the key to remaining focused in a world full of distractions - dining with your Heavenly Dad daily in the scriptures. This is the one thing that is needed - one scripture at a time, one day at a time and everything begins changing. We hope you take this challenge to sit with Jesus before you serve Jesus. We pray you are encouraged by this message.

In Scandalous Love Pastor Mike O'Connell teaches from Hosea 3. As we read about Hosea's life, we get a picture of God's unconditional love for us, in the way that he instructs Hosea to love Gomer unconditionally despite the many times she turned her back on Hosea. Similarly so, we oftentimes run to other things instead of turning to Jesus to fulfill us. But God desires to have a relationship with us despite our brokenness, and the beautiful part about it is the fact that we don't have to earn his love, we just need to receive it. We pray you are encouraged by this message!

In Like A Bird In A Cage Pastor Ben Norvig teaches from 2 Kings 18-19. As we read the story of Hezekiah, we can see that he was trapped and had no way to fix his circumstances. Yet despite how hopeless things seemed, Hezekiah had faith that God would help them, so he cried out to the Lord, asking for his help. Once he invited God into the situation, everything changed and God rescued the Israelites. What we learn from Hezekiah's example, is that the most important thing that we have is our faith: in what God has done; what God is doing; and what God will do. We pray you are encouraged by this message.

Have you been a little stressed out lately? In Overwhelmed, Pastor Todd Doxzon teaches from Psalm 55 and gives us the tools to help us go from Fear to Fury to Faith when processing our pain. When we are feeling overwhelmed, it is important for us to "go vertical" and take our genuine emotions to God. He can handle our feelings of anger and frustration, and desires that we give our burdens to him so that we can experience the freedom that only he can give us. We pray you are encouraged by this message!

Have you ever been abandoned? Or perhaps you were the one who left someone when they needed you. Sometimes when we depart from Jesus, we feel guilty and shame-filled, and our thought is that Jesus will never forgive us. In It's Not Over Pastor Todd Doxzon teaches from Mark 14 and John 21, and reminds us that even when we Desert and Deny Jesus, his love is unwavering and he will Dine with us when we return to him, because he wants to restore us. We pray you are encouraged by this message!

Have you ever had a tough time relating to someone? Or perhaps you have been really annoyed with someone and have been judging them. In In Our Shoes Pastor Todd Doxzon reminds us that we don't have the proper perspective to judge anyone. As he teaches from Hebrews 2:14-18, we learn that Jesus got in our shoes by taking on human flesh so that we could be free. As we put our trust in Jesus, he can free us from our fears, help us to build a bridge when needed, and help us when we're hurting. We pray you are encouraged by this message!

Who have you been surrounding yourself with in this season?  We oftentimes become a product of the atmosphere that we permit. In Surrounded By Faith, Pastor Mike O'Connell teaches from Mark 2 and shares the three types of friends we need to be surrounded by.  It's important that we are surrounded by: friends who will carry us to Jesus; friends that help us to break through barriers; and friends who are faith-filled.  We pray you are encouraged by this message!

When was the last time you were truly happy or genuinely content?  When our contentment is connected to material things or relationships with people, things change and we often find ourselves frustrated.  In Are You Content? Pastor Todd Doxzon teaches from 1 Timothy 6, and through Paul's letter to Timothy, we learn that there is no contentment under the sun because true contentment is only found in the Son.  We pray you are encouraged by this message!

How is your emotional and spiritual health due to the last 18 months? There have been many responses to the way things have changed, and perhaps you have found yourself asking "Who Am I?", "Why Am I Here?", or "Where Am I Going?" In "Post Pandemic Poll" Pastor Todd Doxzon teaches from 1 Thessalonians 3 and reminds us that our identity and security should come from Jesus Christ; we were uniquely created for a specific reason and purpose, and it's important for us to take inventory of our eternal destiny. We pray you are encouraged by this message!

In "The Warrior With A Weakness", Pastor Todd Doxzon reminds us that some of our greatest strengths can come with a weakness. As he teaches from 2 Kings 5, we learn about Naman, a great warrior who had two weaknesses: leprosy and his pride. However, the keys to his healing were his Homegirl praying for him, his Homies encouraging him to follow the prophet's direction, and his Humility to be obedient. We pray you are encouraged by this message!

We all were created in the image of a Creator! In "Creating a New Kingdom", Pastor Kap Chatfield gives us three principles from 2 Chronicles 9, to help us use our gifts and talents to bring God glory. We must be filled with the Spirit of Wisdom so that we can respond to the world's questions with confidence. We also must be intentional about building a masterpiece, being faithful even in the most mundane tasks. We pray you are encouraged by this message!