Daniel Houck Preaching Podcast

In this first sermon in the series Reconsider Communion, Daniel Houck introduces the ordinance or sacrament of communion, aka the Lord's Supper or the Eucharist. Though it is unfortunately often neglected in evangelical churches, Jesus gave his church this practice to strengthen our faith through a renewal of the new covenant. We are not free to do communion without following the tradition he handed on. At the same time, there are many right ways to do communion, because Jesus left the details of the administration of communion to the discretion of his church. https://bio.link/danielwhouck https://www.calvaryhillbc.org/

Calvary Hill Baptist Church (11am) / Pinkston (5pm) In this final sermon on Philippians, Daniel Houck discusses Paul's command to avoid anxiety. Through choosing to look for God's movement in our lives, and transforming our worries into prayers, the Holy Spirit can free us from the fears and anxieties that threaten to cripple us. https://bio.link/danielwhouck https://www.calvaryhillbc.org/

Calvary Hill Baptist Church (11am) / Pinkston (5pm) Paul exhorts the Philippians to avoid selfish ambition and pursue the path of humility. Why? Because that was the path that Jesus Christ himself, the eternal Son of God, took, for our salvation. That path ends in his exaltation. https://bio.link/danielwhouck https://www.calvaryhillbc.org/

Calvary Hill Baptist Church (11am) / Pinkston (5pm) Although his imprisonment seems like something that would slow the gospel down, Paul shows the Philippians that it actually serves to advance the gospel. He rejoices because whether the Romans execute him or not, he will either be with Christ for eternity or advance Christ's gospel here and now. In fact, that is the purpose of Paul's time on Earth: advancing the gospel. https://bio.link/danielwhouck https://www.calvaryhillbc.org/

Calvary Hill Baptist Church (11am) / Pinkston (5pm) In this first sermon in a series on Philippians, Daniel Houck introduces the letter and discusses and applies the first fourteen verses. Above all, Philippians is a book focused on encouraging the church in Jesus Christ. https://bio.link/danielwhouck https://www.calvaryhillbc.org/

Scripture gives us a vision of what a generous church community looks like in Acts 4:32–5:11. The "fellowship" (koinonia) of the early church was not limited to sharing spiritual goods, but extended to sharing material goods to meet the needs of the community. https://bio.link/danielwhouck https://www.calvaryhillbc.org/

Should we expect some benefit to ourselves from our generosity to others, or should we give for purely selfless reasons? This sermon focuses on Jesus' teaching on heavenly treasure, showing that although we give ultimately for God's glory, by his grace, our giving comes with great joy. https://bio.link/danielwhouck https://www.calvaryhillbc.org/

Jesus teaches that it is more blessed to give than to receive. What did he mean by that, and how can we overcome the feeling of scarcity that prevents us from experiencing the blessing of generosity? https://bio.link/danielwhouck https://www.calvaryhillbc.org/

Where should we seek God's voice? How can we discern whether God is guiding us in a certain direction if we're unsure? https://bio.link/danielwhouck https://www.calvaryhillbc.org/

Does God speak to you individually, beyond his word in the Bible? In this sermon, Daniel Houck introduces a new series on hearing the voice of God in our lives. https://bio.link/danielwhouck https://www.calvaryhillbc.org/

Although the best friendships are lifelong, there are times when followers of Jesus need to end or redefine a friendship. https://bio.link/danielwhouck https://www.calvaryhillbc.org/

David and Jonathan's friendship exemplifies three key traits of a great friendship: sacrifice, loyalty, and permanence. https://bio.link/danielwhouck https://www.calvaryhillbc.org/

In this sermon, Daniel Houck discusses the meaning of friendship and why it matters biblically. https://bio.link/danielwhouck https://www.calvaryhillbc.org/

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In week eight of the Questioning God series, Daniel Houck addresses the question, "Why did Jesus need to die?" Many skeptics believe that God would have to be a monster to require his innocent Son to die. Yet in this sermon, we see that Jesus Christ and his Father used the cross to undo what Adam did, fulfilling God's original intentions for humanity. https://bio.link/danielwhouck https://www.calvaryhillbc.org/

In week six of the Questioning God series, addressing tough questions for the Christian faith, Daniel Houck argues that evolutionary theory does not disprove Christianity. If mainstream evolutionary theory is true, Christianity is still true. The Bible gives a theological account of human origins, rather than a scientific one. https://bio.link/danielwhouck https://www.calvaryhillbc.org/

In week four of the Questioning God series, addressing tough questions for the Christian faith, Daniel Houck discusses the problem of how to view other religions from a Christian perspective. Christianity is the one true religion, because Jesus Christ is the way, the truth, and the life. At the same time, there is partial truth and goodness in non-Christians, because Christ has created them in his image. https://bio.link/danielwhouck https://www.calvaryhillbc.org/

In week one of a new series addressing tough questions for the Christian faith, Daniel Houck responds to two of the toughest objections concerning God's existence. It seems there is no evidence that God exists, and it seems that if there is a God, he wouldn't allow evil. https://bio.link/danielwhouck https://www.calvaryhillbc.org/

In this sermon on Mark 16:1–8, Daniel Houck preaches on what is probably the real ending of Mark, which surprisingly ends on a note of terror. Why would Mark end his gospel in that way? What does it show us about the power of God over death? https://bio.link/danielwhouck https://www.calvaryhillbc.org/