Calvary Chapel Bremerton - Sunday Service

Pastor Rick Beaudry reads Galatians 5:19–25 and uses Jesus’ image of trees to show how we are known by the fruit our lives bear. He contrasts the tree of loss (the works of the flesh such as adultery, fornication, idolatry, drunkenness) with the tree of love (the singular fruit of the Spirit: love, joy, peace, patience, gentleness, goodness, faith, meekness, self‑control) and warns that habitual practice of fleshly sin reveals a heart not transformed. Pointing to the tree of Calvary as the means to crucify the flesh, he calls us to abide in the Spirit, repent, cultivate Scripture meditation, and live out visible, persistent change. Practical application presses us to guard our minds from deception, resist cultural compromises, and choose to serve the Lord so our lives bear genuine, lasting fruit.

Pastor Rick Beaudry exhorts us from Galatians 5:16–18 to embrace God's recovery program: a continuous, commanded walk in the Holy Spirit that overcomes the lusts of the flesh. He contrasts worldly recovery efforts that only treat symptoms with the Spirit’s work that crucifies the flesh, brings conviction, and produces lasting transformation, illustrating with Joseph, David, family stories, and personal prayer for prodigals. Beaudry warns against sensual, man‑centered counterfeits and technological or psychological substitutes, reminding us that victory depends on who controls our lives: flesh or Spirit. He closes with a message of hope from Jeremiah and Romans: keep surrendering, yield to the Holy Spirit, and trust God to complete the work he began.

Pastor Rick Beaudry preaches from Galatians 5:13–15, asserting that being "called unto liberty" means freedom from sin, guilt, death, and enslaving desires; not a license for the flesh. He presents Christian freedom as an opportunity, obligation, and obedience of love: to serve one another humbly (following Christ’s example), prioritize Scripture, and fulfill the law by loving our neighbor as ourselves. Warning against legalism, addiction, and the temptation to “bite and devour one another,” he urges reliance on the Holy Spirit, confession, and perseverance in community. He calls us to practical acts of love and evangelism that set captives free and resist the cultural deceptions of the age.

Pastor Rick Beaudry reads Galatians 5:2-12, confronting the Judaizers and legalism while arguing that Christianity is faith working through love. He lays out four consequences of unbelief: falling from grace, forfeiting righteousness, failing to obey the truth, and forgetting the cross. Beaudry reminds us salvation is by grace through faith, not by law or performance. Drawing on Abraham, the Good Samaritan, the Syrophoenician woman and contemporary illustrations, he urges us to walk by the Spirit, mortify the flesh and guard the church against leavening heresy. The sermon closes with a call to repentance, to remember the cross at communion, and to let God transform us so love, not legalism, shapes how we live and witness.

Pastor Rick Beaudry reads Galatians 4:21–5:1 and unpacks the allegory of Hagar and Sarah as two covenants, one of bondage under the law and one of promise by the Spirit, urging us to “stand fast” in the liberty Christ purchased. He contrasts legalism and antinomianism, explains historical and typological background (Abraham, Isaac, typology), and warns how religious rule‑keeping or licentious grace both miss the life of love the Spirit produces. He applies the passage to contemporary threats: religious coercion, governmental controls and surveillance technologies he identifies as precursors to a coming system, and calls us to resist returning to the yoke of bondage. The message closes with a plea to repent, remain led by the Spirit, and live boldly in the freedom Christ gives.

Pastor Rick Beaudry preaches from Galatians 4:12,20 and urges us to heed Paul’s threefold appeal: remember the gospel, discern the motives of legalists, and pursue maturity so that Christ be formed in us. He contrasts sterile legalism with the sufficiency of Christ and the life-giving work of the Spirit, warns about persuasive false teachers and cultural compromises that seduce the flock, and presses for daily Bible saturation and pastoral care to develop discernment. Through pastoral illustrations and urgent appeals to die to self, love sacrificially, and bear measurable spiritual fruit, he calls us to genuine inward transformation from glory to glory, rather than mere outward conformity.

Pastor Rick Beaudry expounds Galatians 4:1–11, urging believers to embrace the privilege of sonship and warning against regressing to legalism and the “weak and beggarly elements” of the law. He outlines three truths—God reserved an appointed day for heirs, Christ’s redemptive work brings adoption, and our responsibility is to abide in intimate fellowship with the Father—illustrating each with Scripture, biblical types, and personal anecdotes. Beaudry confronts contemporary dangers like prosperity teaching, ritualistic regression, and cultural compromise, calling us to reckon the old self dead and press into spiritual maturity. The message blends urgent pastoral exhortation, prayer, and vivid storytelling to motivate us to live as joint heirs with Christ.

Pastor Rick Beaudry reads Galatians 3:23–29 and unpacks what it means to be “in Christ,” contrasting the law’s role as a schoolmaster that kept people under bondage with the freedom faith brings. He highlights the first of three blessings—freedom—using biblical images (Noah’s ark, Joseph, Paul’s conversion), personal testimony, and pastoral warnings about cultural drift to show that true transformation produces the fruit of the Spirit, especially love and sanctification. Urging us to cultivate devotion, repentance, and watchfulness for Christ’s return, he calls for a gospel-centered life shaped by grace rather than mere external compliance.

Pastor Rick Beaudry expounds Galatians 3:15–22, showing that the promises to Abraham - sealed to one “seed” (Christ) - are superior to the law by principle, person, precedent, and prophecy. He contrasts promise and law: the law condemns, was temporary and mediated by angels, while the promise is immutable, personal in Christ, and secures salvation by grace through faith. Beaudry urges us to embrace justification and progressive sanctification by the Spirit, to wait on God’s timing as Abraham did, and to refuse the law as a tool of condemnation. He highlights Christ as the promised Seed and sole Mediator who grants direct access to God and guarantees God’s faithfulness to fulfill His promises.

Pastor Rick Beaudry expounds Galatians 3:6–14, using Abraham as the exemplar of justification by faith to show that believers are blessed with righteousness, rest, and redemption rather than by keeping the law. He warns against Judaizing legalism, explains that the law pronounces a curse Christ bore so Gentiles might receive the promise of the Spirit through faith, and contrasts living by works with living by faith. Through biblical illustrations and personal pastoral anecdotes he urges us to rely on the Holy Spirit for peace, perseverance, and transformation. He concludes with a clear call to receive Christ, be counted among Abraham’s spiritual children, and walk in the assurance of forgiveness and the Spirit’s power.

Wayne Dekorte explores Jesus's mission as described in Luke 4:18-30, emphasizing the "special mission" each of us has. Dekorte challenges us to identify one person to impact through focused prayer and intercession, preparing us for the spiritual battles we'll face. He reminds us that trials will come, but with the full understanding of the Gospel, we are equipped to overcome. Using military analogies, Dekorte encourages us to embrace spiritual discipline, highlighting key biblical examples of faith and perseverance to inspire us to confidently engage in our God-given missions.

Guest speaker Wayne Dekorte explores James 4, emphasizing the consequences of living in the flesh and the importance of consecration for believers. He draws parallels between Old Testament accounts and contemporary spiritual challenges, urging us to be on the offensive against sin. Learn why drawing near to God requires internal purification and a clear separation from worldly influences. Discover the profound implications of God's holy presence and how it inspires both reverence and a deep desire for spiritual intimacy.

Pastor Wayne Dekorte illuminates the profound biblical concept of believers as the "Bride of Christ," drawing from Revelation 22:17. He reminds us of our cherished identity, exploring passages from Song of Solomon that describe God's tender affection for us. The message challenges us to reflect on whether our love for God has grown cold amidst life's challenges, urging us to return to our "first love" and embrace our roles within the body of Christ with sacrificial love and service. Dekorte contrasts the church's identity with the warnings given to "unfaithful Israel" in Ezekiel, emphasizing the purity and unwavering commitment expected of Christ's bride. Ultimately, listeners are called to live with urgency and purpose, continually remembering their blessed invitation to the marriage supper of the Lamb.

Pastor Rick Beaudry teaches on Galatians 3:1-5, highlighting Paul's concern that the Galatians have been "bewitched" and are veering from the truth of the Gospel. He emphasizes that justification and sanctification are free gifts from God, received by faith, not by works of the law. Beaudry explains how the Galatians denied clear evidence, their personal spiritual experiences, and God's abundant power available through the Holy Spirit. He urges us to avoid worldly deceptions and instead rely on the Holy Spirit for transformation and strength, maintaining a vibrant, God-centered faith.

Join Pastor Rick Beaudry as he delves into Galatians 2:11-21, exposing "Frustrated Grace" and the perils of legalism. He illustrates how attempts to blend law and grace lead to inconsistent behavior, independent beliefs, and insufficient benefits. We are reminded that justification comes solely through faith in Jesus Christ, not by works of the law, encouraging us to embrace the freedom and complete forgiveness offered by God's grace. The message emphasizes identifying with Christ's death to the law, allowing Him to live through us, and resisting the urge to rebuild what was torn down, ultimately receiving God's blessings without earning them.

Pastor Rick Beaudry explores Galatians 2:1-10, emphasizing Paul's defense of the singular gospel of salvation by grace through faith alone, contrasting it with the Judaizers' attempts to mix law with grace. He highlights Paul's private visitation to Jerusalem's leadership and the public verification of his gospel, evidenced by Titus, an uncircumcised Gentile, standing as a "trophy of God's grace." The message underscores the importance of guarding the truth of the gospel against false teachings and legalism, ensuring Christian liberty and a life motivated by love, not law. This sermon serves as a powerful reminder for us to cling to biblical truth, contend earnestly for the faith, and live out our salvation in freedom and love.

Pastor Rick Beaudry explores Galatians 1:6-9, focusing on the severe warning against "another gospel." He highlights three dangers: desertion from Christ's grace, deception through perverted truths and legalism, and ultimately, damnation for those who preach or follow a distorted message. The message emphasizes salvation by grace through faith alone, contrasting it with attempts to earn righteousness through works or mix law with grace, and warns us against embracing false doctrines that lead to spiritual bondage and condemnation.

Pastor Rick Beaudry explores Paul's defense of his apostolic authority, emphasizing that his ministry and message originated directly from God, not from human appointment or teachings. He highlights the dangers of compromising the gospel, as seen with the Judaizers in Galatia, who sought to add legalistic requirements to salvation by grace. Pastor Rick stresses that true Christian service involves embracing suffering for Christ's namesake and faithfully proclaiming the pure gospel, regardless of opposition. He calls us to recognize our divine ordination to share the good news, to rely on God's strength in our weaknesses, and to eagerly anticipate Jesus's return to deliver us from this present evil world. Ultimately, our "right of passage" into eternal life and service comes solely through Christ's sacrifice, freely offered by God's grace and mercy.

Pastor Rick Beaudry explores the critical need for spiritual preparedness in uncertain times, drawing from 2 Corinthians 13:1,14. He challenges us to examine our faith, discerning between genuine belief and mere outward profession, urging us to be "doers of the word, not hearers only." The message emphasizes the importance of spiritual maturity, relying on the Holy Spirit's power for transformation rather than human strength or worldly allegiances. It also highlights the significance of biblical discernment, urging us to recognize false teachings and personal attacks, while remaining steadfast in the truth of God's Word. Ultimately, Pastor Beaudry encourages us to embrace genuine love and unity within the church, equipped by the Holy Spirit for the journey ahead.