Calvary Chapel - Antigua

Weekly Service – Day and Time Change

admin — Thu, 03 Jan 2013 04:59:02 +0000

Starting in January 2013 Calvary Chapel Antigua is changing the day and time of the weekly church service to:

Day:	SUNDAY
Time:	5:00 PM
Location:	Potter’s Field Ministries (old Lutheran Center) 1st Avenida Norte #35 Antigua

Hebrews 6 – Two Impossibilities

admin — Sat, 07 Apr 2012 16:23:03 +0000

The message from April 6, 2012 is on Hebrews 6 – “Two Impossibilities”, Forrest Kendall.

The audio and notes for this message can be found under the TEACHING >> HEBREWS link. If you have questions or comments about this message please leave them here.

Hebrews 4 – His Eternal Rest – Are you in? (+AUDIO translated to Spanish)

Ivan — Sat, 24 Mar 2012 17:54:14 +0000

Sermon Notes for March 23rd 2012

Hebrews Chapter 4

By Francisco Reyes Maza

Listen to the bible study here:

(Check out the sermon notes in spanish, click on the language switcher…)

Hebrews 3 – Partakers of a Heavenly Calling (+AUDIO Spanish translation)

Ivan — Mon, 19 Mar 2012 04:53:28 +0000

Sermon Notes for March 16TH 2012

Hebrews Chapter 3

By Forrest Kendall

Listen to the bible study here:

Partakers of a Heavenly Calling

Hebrews 3

Introduction

The book of Hebrews was written to both Jewish believers and Jews who had not fully committed themselves to Christ. It is an apologetic (apologético) or defense (defense) of who Christ is and what He did and does for us.

It applies to:

believers,
partially committed believers, and
non-believers.

Throughout the book/letter the author makes comparisons between:

Moses and the Prophets	Jesus
Old	New
The good	The best

The letter is an exhortation and encouragement to the believers, and evidence to non-believers exactly who Christ is and what He did for us. Therefore, this letter applies to everyone who will listen, believers and non-believers.

Pray

Read Hebrews 2:12 – 3:19

How I Study

When I am studying the Bible and preparing to teach I do it inductively (observe, interpret, and apply). One of the things that I do that helps my understanding is to make charts and lists and look for key words.

Let me encourage you to make charts and tables when you are taking notes in your personal study, or after you have heard Bible teaching. I helps me to clarify in my mind what has been said and taught.

PARTAKERS
Verse	Jesus Christ	Us
Heb 2:14	Part of Jesus’ heavenly calling was to

Take an earthly bodyAs children of God (humans) we have partaken of flesh and blood.He Himself likewise shared (partook) in the same

2:14

Why?

- Through death He would destroy the devil who hadthe power of deathThe enemy has no power over us now

2:15

- Release those who were captives because of the fear of death.He freed you and me – we partake (share) in this freedom

2:16

- He partook a human body, and

- not the form of an angelGives aid to humans, the seed of Abraham,

not to angels

2:17

He had to be made like his brethrenMade like me and you- to be a merciful and faithful High Priest

- to make propitiation for the sins of; to cause God to be merciful toward sinful manPropitiation

- reconcile for the sins of the people, i.e. reconcile my sins

- causes God to be merciful toward sinful me

2:18

He suffered and

He was tempted

He experienced what you and I experience so He knows how to aid, help usWe receive (partake) in Christ’s understanding of our struggles, and his aid/help when we are suffering and are tempted.

HEBREWS 3

3:1

THEREFORE (POR LO TANTO)

Because of what Jesus did for us

Because of what Jesus partook

3:1

Holy Brethren

Saints, not only brothers,
but set apart for a purpose, a holy and godly purpose,
we are sinless in the eyes of God

3:1

WE ARE:Partakers of the family of God and

Partakers of a heavenly calling

(we will see this calling here in chapter 3)

3:1

Therefore … Consider … Christ JesusThink, observe, regard, contemplate

- Think seriously about Him

3:1

ApostleHe partook the role of – Apostle

In human form Jesus was the messenger, of the:

- good news,

- the message of the kingdom of God,

- the message of salvation for those who believe HIm

Jews and Gentiles alike are the recipients (partakers) of this message.

This message is for us

3:1

High Priest of our confession

Since His death, resurrection and ascension He is now seated at God’s right hand to intercede for us

1 John 1:9 – If we confess our sins he is faithful and just to forgive us our sins and cleanse us from all unrighteousness.

We can go directly to Christ our Intercessor and High Priest

We need no other intermediary

3:2

He is worthy of consideration because of His faithfulness

Jesus faithfully surrendered His will to His Father

God appointed Him as The Apostle and High Priest.

(we will see much more in Hebrews about Christ our High Priest and also the priesthood of the believer.)

Moses is an earthly example of faithfulness

Moses was appointed as a:

- messenger (apostle) to Israel

- leader of Israel

- He was a Levite (from the tribe of priests)

- in Moses’ house or household, Aaron, Moses’ oldest brother was appointed the first high priest for Israel

3:3-4

Read verses 3-4Worthy of more glory than Moses

He who built the house has more honor than the house. For every house is built by someone, but He who builds all things is God.

Moses’ house or household = nation of IsraelHe did NOT build it BUT,

he was responsible for leading it and shepherding it.

Jesus’ house/household = disciples, followers, believers, the church – you and meWe are partakers in His household (the church)

3:5

Moses appointed as a servant inHis (God’s) house

For a testimony (as a messenger or apostle),

to give proof,

to declare or make known

3:5 those things which would be spoken afterward

Moses was appointed to be the messenger of the Law to Israel,

The Law described in detail what was required of Israel

It described the blessing for obedience, but also the

Consequences of disobedience.

He was also to be the one to lead the nation into the promised land, the land of rest, the land flowing with “milk and honey”

He listened to God and was called to lead Israel.

He faithfully served in this role.

3:6

Christ as Son appointed over His house

He called 12 Apostles to equip to establish His church after His death and resurrection.

They would be the ones to communicate the gospel to the early church

Now we have this responsibility to lead, guide, edify, teach …. His church Faithful servant leadership is necessary in the church

If you have godly leadership in your church (in your house) you must be faithful to the leaders God has put over you.

Paul said in 1 Cor 11:1 — Follow my example; as I follow the example of Christ

Just as Moses and Christ were faithful to their calling in the houses that God put them in

Each one of us needs to be faithful to the church bodies God puts us in,

And

We must be faithful to the leadership that God places over us.

V 6 – We are of (members or sharers or partakers) of His house

IF HOLD FAST …. FIRMLY TO THE END

- hold fast the confidence of our hope, and

- rejoice in this hope

firmly to the end (and again in vs 14)

In the letters to the 7 churches in Rev 2 and 3, each letter ends with

To he who overcomes : There are blessings &rewards.

3:3-6

Each one of us are members of a household, and leaders of a household

SINGLE

MARRIED

FAMILY

CHURCH LEADERS / PASTORS
MINISTRIES

MISSIONARIES

Part of the heavenly (holy calling) from verse 1 is to be servants (like Christ modeled) in our households.

We need to be apostles – messengers of God’s Word in our households

We need to be leading those God puts under us (including ourselves) in His ways.

3:7-11

READ

Something happened in the wilderness, with those God was leading thru Moses: Read Numbers 20:2-13

² There was no water for the congregation, and they assembled themselves against Moses and Aaron. ³ The people thus contended with Moses and spoke, saying, “If only we had perished when our brothers perished before the LORD! ⁴ Why then have you brought the LORD’S assembly into this wilderness, for us and our beasts to die here? ⁵ Why have you made us come up from Egypt, to bring us in to this wretched place? It is not a place of grain or figs or vines or pomegranates, nor is there water to drink.” ⁶ Then Moses and Aaron came in from the presence of the assembly to the doorway of the tent of meeting and fell on their faces. Then the glory of the LORD appeared to them; ⁷ and the LORD spoke to Moses, saying,

The Water of Meribah

⁸ “Take the rod; and you and your brother Aaron assemble the congregation and speak to the rock before their eyes, that it may yield its water. You shall thus bring forth water for them out of the rock and let the congregation and their beasts drink.”

⁹ So Moses took the rod from before the LORD, just as He had commanded him; ¹⁰ and Moses and Aaron gathered the assembly before the rock. And he said to them, “Listen now, you rebels; shall we bring forth water for you out of this rock?” ¹¹ Then Moses lifted up his hand and struck the rock twice with his rod; and water came forth abundantly, and the congregation and their beasts drank. ¹² But the LORD said to Moses and Aaron, “Because you have not believed Me, to treat Me as holy in the sight of the sons of Israel, therefore you shall not bring this assembly into the land which I have given them.” ¹³ Those were the waters of Meribah, because the sons of Israel contended with the LORD, and He proved Himself holy among them.

Exodus 17:1-7 (Verse 7) the people were saying “Is the Lord among us or not” (lack of faith)

Meribah – quarreling (pelear)

Massah – testing (probar, tentar)

PARTAKERS
Verse	Jesus Christ	Us
Heb 3:11		Israel was unfaithful to their leader which is unfaithfulness to God. And Moses did not “treat God as Holy”Because of a hardened heart, An evil and unbelieving heart Falling away from the living God Israel, including Moses, could not enter into the Promised land – the land promised to Abraham They could not enter into God’s rest or partake of God’s promise
3:12 READ		Verse 12 warns us that the same is true for us todayA hardened, evil, unbelieving heart keeps us from entering into God’s eternal rest today and eternally.
3:13 READ		Another part of the heavenly calling is that we are toEncourageExhort One another See Heb 10:24-25 This encouragement can soften my own heart and soften others’ hearts
READ 3:14-19		Vs 14 HOLD FIRM …. UNTIL THE END ORDIE IN THE WILDERNESSThe generation of Israel did not enter into the Promised Land They did not enter into God’s Rest They fell - died in the wilderness They could NOT Partake because of: DISOBEDIENCE and UNBELIEF

APPLICATION

Heavenly Calling

For each of us that has received Christ we have a heavenly calling that includes:

- Being a messenger of God’s word to others

Yourself
Your household – family, friends, those God connects with you

- Serving in your household

Your husband or wife
Your kids
In your church

- Encouraging and Exhorting

Christians who are weak in their faith
Those who do not have their hope fix firmly on the author and finisher of our faith
Non-believers, Those who may have heard, but whose hearts are hardened

Enter into God’s Rest

Maybe you are here this evening and you know that:

- You have – Hardened your heart toward God

- You are disobedient and unbelieving, or

- Undecided – like the Jews – you are stuck in old ways of life, habits, traditions

- Jesus said (Matt 11:28)
²⁸ “Come to Me, all who are weary and heavy-laden, and I will give you rest. ²⁹ Take My yoke upon you and learn from Me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and YOU WILL FIND REST FOR YOUR SOULS. ³⁰ For My yoke is easy and My burden is light.”

The book of Hebrews gives us many proofs or evidences that should convince us that Jesus Chirst is the Only One Who can give us rest.

IF YOU WANT ENTER INTO THE REST FOR YOUR SOUL TONIGHT

PRAY WITH ME NOW

Hebrews 2 – Jesus, crowned with glory and honor (+AUDIO English Translation)

Ivan — Sun, 11 Mar 2012 00:31:43 +0000

Sermon Notes for March 9TH 2012

Hebrews Chapter 2

By Francisco Reyes Maza

Listen to the bible study here:

(Click on the Spanish language switcher to see the sermon notes in Spanish… )

Hebrews 1 – The supremacy of Jesus (+AUDIO English Translation)

Ivan — Sat, 03 Mar 2012 14:13:32 +0000

Sermon Notes for March 2nd 2012

Hebrews Chapter 1

By Francisco Reyes

(Click on the Spanish language switcher to see the sermon notes in Spanish… )

Listen the bible study here:

First CCAntigua Bible Study (photos)

Ivan — Sat, 03 Mar 2012 06:16:06 +0000

We had a great worship time and Bible study during our first service. Check out our pictures gallery and leave a comment.

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History of Calvary Chapel Guatemala

Ivan — Wed, 22 Feb 2012 21:22:04 +0000

“Calvary Chapel es un movimiento de la iglesia no-denominacional centrada en la infalibilidad de la Biblia y la enseñanza expositiva, desde el Génesis hasta el Apocalipsis”

Todas las iglesias Calvary Chapel son independientes la una de la otra (no somos una denominación). Algunas ni siquiera llevan el nombre de Calvary Chapel o Capilla Calvario, pero todas están unidas por el Espíritu Santo y la comunión de los hombres que sirven como sus pastores principales.

Algo de Nuestra Historia:

El 15 de septiembre de 2007, a las 19:30 horas se realizo la primera reunión de carácter informativo y de acción de gracias con el objetivo de dar inicio a la fundación de la Iglesia, Calvary Chapel, Guatemala, con la participación de Francisco Reyes, Ruby de Reyes, Daniel Martínez, Cristina de Martínez, Marco Antonio Castellanos y Carmelina Javier de Castellanos al cual denominamos Grupo Fundador.

Los participantes en la reunión en forma voluntaria expresaron su anhelo de participar en las actividades que sean necesarias para realizar y para dar respuesta al llamado de nuestro Señor Jesucristo, respecto a iniciar la siembra de una nueva Iglesia poderosa y milagrosa conforme al corazón de Dios y con la unción del Espíritu Santo y manifiestan que en forma conjunta o separadamente han tomado su tiempo para presentar delante de Dios esta obra de fe y que han solicitado su aprobación y bendición para que cada paso que se de sea hecho conforme a la voluntad del Señor, seguros de la promesa del Señor cuando dice: En Dios haremos proezas, Y el hollará e nuestros enemigos”. Salmo 60:12.

La idea de creación de una Iglesia nace de la firme convicción de dar cumplimiento de nuestra Visión: “Que el evangelio del reino de Dios llegue a todas las personas, enseñándoles que guarden todo lo establecido en la Palabra de Dios, sanando el alma y el cuerpo por medio de establecer Iglesias y centros de ayuda social. Misión de “Predicar y enseñar el evangelio del reino de Dios. Mateo 4:23

Para el desarrollo del trabajo en la obra del Señor la nueva Iglesia toma como fundamentos sus valores, los cuales son principios espirituales y doctrinales.

Damos gracias al Señor Jesucristo por darnos el privilegio de ser escogidos para hacer realidad el inicio de una nueva Iglesia, acordamos celebrar el primer servicio de acción de gracias inaugurando las reuniones denominadas “Iglesia en el Hogar”, programa en el que se desarrollaron los puntos siguientes:

a) Oración Inicial y Lectura Bíblica a cargo de Marco Antonio Castellanos;

b) Bienvenida a cargo de Daniel Martínez

c) Alabanzas a cargo de Daniel Martínez

d) Meditación de la palabra de Dios y Santa cena a cargo de Francisco Reyes.

Por unanimidad se acordó utilizar el nombre de Calvary Chapel, Guatemala.

El Día 4 de Febrero del Año 2008 Iniciamos la Iglesia abriendo las puertas al publico, servicio que fue llevado a cabo en la 9 calle 24-40 zona 14, contando con la participación del Pastor Mike González de la Iglesia CC Costa Mesa.

Viendo la necesidad de tener un lugar donde poder tener 2 reuniones o mas nos trasladamos al Boulevard Los Próceres iniciando los servicios en ese lugar el día 6 de Abril del 2008.

El día 5 de Julio el Señor nos mueve a la 20 Calle de la Zona 10 e iniciamos nuestros servicios en ese lugar el día 5 de Julio del 2010

Y por ultimo el día 6 de Febrero 2011 nos movemos a la 4 calle 3-14 zona 9 lugar donde actualmente se congrega la Iglesia.

Nuestro deseo es que cada uno de los miembros estudie la Palabra de Dios en su totalidad.

Actualmente contamos con varios ministerios de ayuda social en los cuales Dios nos ha permitido movernos como el Desayunador en Santa Lucía los Ocotes donde se les proporciona a casi 100 niños su comida 5 días a la semana.

Si estas en la ciudad capital, ven a visitarnos a Calvary Chapel Guatemala:

SERVICIO DOMINICAL:	10:30 AM
DIRECCIÓN:	4a. Calle 3-14 Zona 9 Ciudad de Guatemala
Estudio Biblico:	Miércoles 19:00
cel:	(502) 53127525

Visita: WWW.CCGUATEMALA.COM

The Beginnings of Calvary Chapel Rio Dulce

Ivan — Wed, 22 Feb 2012 21:14:46 +0000

Todo inició en la víspera de cumplir los 40 años de edad, le comenté a Liliana, mi esposa, que a esa edad Moisés había sido enviado a un desierto y que de repente iba a ser lo mismo conmigo.

Y así fue, la misma madrugada en que mis hijas me cantan las mañanitas con flauta, José, mi tercer hijo, se pone grave de un ataque de asma y lo debemos llevar al hospital….

Aunque había orado con mucha Fe, El Señor no lo sanó, me sentí contrariado pensando que Dios no me escuchaba, hasta que comprendí que Dios me llevó al hospital para mostrarme la necesidad que había en los niños. Así surge “Oasis de Bendición”, ministerio que trabajamos para la gloria de Dios, en familia.

Debo salir de la capital debido a la salud de José, pero antes, Brenda de Palomo me invita a que le apoye en una actividad con niños que tiene en “Los Ocotes”, Es Así como Dios me lleva a tener un encuentro con “Calvary Chapel”, y dos meses después, vine con el pastor Francisco Reyes, a ver la obra de Río Dulce, donde se necesitaba a una persona que trabajara en la obra de forma permanente, luego de orar al Señor fui confirmado en este lugar después de trabajar en la obra solo los fines de semana.

Para la gloria de Dios ya llevamos más de un año a tiempo completo trabajando en la obra confiando en que Dios nos manda y nos proveerá siempre en todo lo que necesitamos.

Actualmente hemos pasado las típicas oposiciones de la gente, pero eso, lejos de desanimarnos, nos ha animado más, sabiendo que estamos en el lugar correcto y que Dios nos cuida y nos protege aún. Ahora trabajamos con niños y jóvenes en su mayoría y aparte estamos atendiendo un proyecto de “Tutoría Integral” donde apoyamos a los estudiantes en cuanto a las materias y les otorgaremos, inclusive, becas escolares. Es un ambicioso proyecto, pero creemos que Dios nos proveerá para todo. Tú eres invitado, sí así lo deseas en El Señor, a ser parte de este proyecto.

Cuando estes en Rio Dulce y quieras visitarnos, esta es la informacion:

Servicios dominicales:	8:00 AM
Escuela dominical:	10:30 AM
Discipulado:	Martes 6:00 PM
Lectura Bíblica:	Miércoles, Jueves y Viernes 6:00-8:00 PM
Ministerio de Jóvenes:	Sábado 5:00 p.m.
Lugar de Reuniones:	Km. 280 Carretera a Petén, Aldea San Antonio Sejá, Livingston, Izabal Tel. (502)-5977-1267

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The Beginnings of Calvary Chapel Pasabien Zacapa

Ivan — Wed, 22 Feb 2012 21:04:30 +0000

Por Daniel Martinez

En El 2008 en una conferencia de pastores de CCOF en el país de El Salvador, una pareja de misioneros de U.S.A. Matt y Anita Scott comentaron sobre el deseo que había en su corazón de tener a otra pareja de guatemaltecos que los ayudara a discipular a un grupo de jóvenes que desde niños habían conocido, enseñado y ayudado, …

…cuando escuche esto, por dentro sentí algo que me hizo moverme inmediatamente para acercarme a ellos y decirles heme aquí… pues recordé a Isaías que narra en su capitulo 6 en la visión que tuvo de Dios que estando él en solitario oyó preguntar a Jehová ¿a quien enviaría? El profeta pudo volver a sus lados para ver a quien mas enviaría Dios pero no había nadie mas, era él, y se vio motivado sin dudar a decir heme aquí.

Nosotros esperamos 1 año para que Dios confirmara empezar en este ministerio y ahora ya son casi tres años de estar allí, una obra que ha cambiado nuestras vidas. Este marzo daremos un paso de fe importante para hacer un primer servicio como iglesia en Pasabien que para alguien podría ser un paso nada más pero para mi esposa y para mi es una confirmación de Dios de su amor y gracia para con nosotros acerca de todo lo que Él esta haciendo y hará y que nos dice no se preocupen Yo estoy aquí.