Calvary Chapel Kaneohe

Can anything separate us from the love of God? In this concluding teaching from Romans chapter 8, we look at God’s eternal love through Christ’s death, resurrection, intercession, and place at the right hand of the Father. Romans 8:34–39 shows that tribulation, distress, persecution, famine, nakedness, peril, and sword cannot remove us from Christ’s love. Psalm 44 helps us see how obedience and suffering can go together, while Christ’s victory assures us that we are more than conquerors through Him who loved us. We also consider the challenges of prosperity and use an imagined distance illustration to reflect on the inexhaustibility of God’s love. Our assurance rests in God’s Word: nothing in creation can separate us from His love in Christ Jesus our Lord. Taught by Assistant Pastor Mac at Calvary Kaneohe Hawaii.

If God is for us, who can be against us? In this teaching from Romans 8:30–34, we consider the certainty of our future glorification and the ongoing work of sanctification. We explore what Paul means by “all things,” the cost of our redemption, the contextual use of “elect,” and the assurance that it is God who justifies. Through Christ’s death, resurrection, intercession, and advocacy, believers can face suffering with confidence in God’s promises. Using the anchor and chain illustration, this message encourages us to understand God’s Word and live according to the Spirit. Taught by Assistant Pastor Mac at Calvary Kaneohe Hawaii.

Pastor Leitu Teaches out of the Book of Daniel CH 5

What does it mean to be called according to God’s purpose? In this verse-by-verse teaching through Romans 8:28–30, we look at the call to be conformed to the image of Jesus Christ and the sure hope of glorification. Building on “Interceding for Purpose,” this message examines foreknowledge, predestination, God’s sovereignty, and mankind’s freedom to respond. We also consider the wedding feast invitation, the call to spiritual maturity, the omnipotence and omniscience of God, and Christ’s preeminence as the firstborn among many brethren. As we walk in obedience through suffering, we can trust the help of the Holy Spirit and the promises of God. Taught by Assistant Pastor Mac at Calvary Kaneohe Hawaii.

What happens when we do not know what to pray for as we ought? In “Interceding For Purpose,” we continue through Romans 8:26–28, examining how the Holy Spirit helps in our weaknesses and intercedes according to the will of God. This teaching explores praying in the Spirit, the role of Scripture in directing our prayers, and the meaning of groanings which cannot be uttered. Through Matthew 20:20–28, we consider how the Lord shapes our requests toward service and His purposes. We also connect suffering, hope, and obedience with the promise that all things work together for good to those who love God and are called according to His purpose. Taught by Assistant Pastor Mac at Calvary Kaneohe Hawaii.

Pastor Leitu Teaches out of the Book of Daniel CH 4

How do we hold on to hope while living with present suffering? In this verse-by-verse teaching through Romans 8:23–26, we look at the firstfruits of the Spirit, the redemption of our bodies, and the sure hope we have in Jesus Christ. We explore how faith and hope work together, what it means to eagerly wait with perseverance, and how the Holy Spirit helps us in our weaknesses and intercedes when we do not know what to pray for as we ought. Taught by Assistant Pastor Mac at Calvary Kaneohe Hawaii.

The pain is real, but so is the glory that awaits. In this verse-by-verse teaching through Romans 8:18–23, we consider how to face present suffering honestly while holding on to the sure hope of God’s promises. We look at five ways to deal with present pain, creation’s eager expectation for the revealing of the sons of God, and eight aspects of restoration during the Millennial Kingdom. We also consider the difference between godly hope and false hope, and the assurance that God hears His children’s groaning. Taught by Assistant Pastor Mac at Calvary Kaneohe Hawaii.

Pastor Mac Teaches out of the Book of Proverbs CH 22

Why does suffering occur, and what does it mean to suffer with Christ? In Part II of “Suffering into Glory,” we continue our line-by-line teaching through Romans and examine four additional reasons suffering occurs: satanic oppression and affliction, persecution because of active faith in Jesus, the revealing of God’s glory and our dependence upon His grace, and the testing of our faith that brings spiritual maturity. We also consider the difference between having faith and becoming spiritually mature, the importance of caring for those who are weak, and why obedience is foundational to suffering with Christ. The pain is real, and the tears are real… But suffering is not for nothing. Christ is the goal, His grace sustains us, and glory awaits. “For I consider that the sufferings of this present time are not worthy to be compared with the glory which shall be revealed in us.” — Romans 8:18. Taught by Assistant Pastor Mac at Calvary Kaneohe Hawaii.