Calvary with Pastor George Sawyer

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Be encouraged with sermons from Calvary in Decatur, Alabama! Pastor George Sawyer brings weekly messages of hope!

  1. 3 DAYS AGO

    Mom, Remembering You With Love - A Mother's Day Message

    Motherhood is more than a title, it’s a calling, a legacy, and often a quiet battlefield fought through prayer, faithfulness, sacrifice, and love. In this special Mother’s Day message from Pastor Phyllis Sawyer and Pastor Laura Lee at Calvary, we’re reminded that the seeds planted in prayer and obedience can impact generations. Whether you’re a mother, daughter, grandmother, spiritual mentor, or someone believing God for restoration in your family, this message will encourage you to stay faithful, pray boldly, and leave a legacy that points people to Jesus. Digital Connect Card: www.calvaryassembly.org/new Giving: https://calvarylive.churchcenter.com/giving Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/CalvaryLiveAL/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/calvary_live/ Need prayer? https://www.calvaryassembly.org/prayer Want to take your next step in faith? Https://www.calvaryassembly.org/next Calvary Assembly exists so that people can experience life at the highest level through a personal relationship with Jesus Christ. Located at 4839 Calvary Blvd., Tanner, Alabama 35671 Two miles west of I-65 & I-565 Intersection on HWY 20 Service Times: Sundays 10AM Contact us at (256) 355-7440 or email us at calvary@calvaryassembly.orgLearn more at our website: calvaryassembly.org 00:00 Luke 6:38 Promise Explained – God’s Blessing Through Generosity and Faithfulness00:32 Mother’s Day Prayer Over Women – Speaking Life, Purpose, and Blessing01:45 No Gray Area Christianity – Choosing Light Over Darkness in Today’s Culture04:12 Mother’s Day Message Introduction – Building a Godly Legacy at Home05:05 The Power of Remembering – Why Spiritual Memory Matters08:26 A Praying Mother’s Legacy – Spiritual Warfare Through Everyday Faithfulness12:43 Healing Through Faith in Jesus – Testimonies of God’s Restoration15:54 Practice Makes Permanent – Training Your Heart to Remember God’s Truth20:06 Generational Blessings and Legacy – Passing Faith to the Next Generation21:37 Remembering God’s Promises – Abraham’s Covenant and Faith Explained22:54 Faith Credited as Righteousness – Trusting God in Uncertain Seasons23:25 Knowing God’s Word – Why You Can’t Believe What You Don’t Know24:20 Faith During Crisis – How to Remember God When Life Gets Hard25:38 Pain as a Spiritual Marker – Finding Purpose in Difficult Seasons26:27 Better Not Bitter – Healing from Hurt Through God’s Grace29:09 Turning Pain Into Purpose – How God Uses Your Story to Impact Generations32:11 A Call to Arise – Refusing to Go Back to Old Ways33:10 The Power of Spiritual Deposits – Investing in the Lives of Others35:30 Covered by the Blood of Jesus – Living a Life of Worship and Praise37:35 Choose This Day Whom You Will Serve – A Call to Full Commitment38:15 Why We Fight for Our Families – Spiritual Covering Through Prayer39:22 Carried by God’s Faithfulness – Finishing Strong Through Every Season

    40 min

  2. 3 MAY

    Next Steps

    There’s a difference between knowing about Jesus and actually walking with Him in power. This message from Pastor George Sawyer is an invitation to stop standing still in your faith and start stepping into everything God has already made available to you. In Next Steps, Pastor Sawyer takes us into the Upper Room in John , a moment filled with urgency, emotion, and promise. Jesus is preparing His disciples for what’s coming, and instead of leaving them empty, He gives them something greater. This message brings clarity to what it actually means to follow Jesus in the New Testament. It’s not about routine religion or occasional inspiration, it’s about being filled, led, and empowered by the Holy Spirit daily. From creation to salvation, from Acts 1 to today, we see the same truth: God’s Spirit transforms everything He touches. Pastor Sawyer challenges us to move beyond surface-level faith and surrender every part of our lives to the Holy Spirit. Because partial surrender leads to partial power, but full surrender unlocks everything. If you’ve been asking, “What’s my next step?” this message will point you directly to it. Digital Connect Card: www.calvaryassembly.org/new Giving: https://calvarylive.churchcenter.com/giving Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/CalvaryLiveAL/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/calvary_live/ Need prayer? https://www.calvaryassembly.org/prayer Want to take your next step in faith? Https://www.calvaryassembly.org/next Calvary Assembly exists so that people can experience life at the highest level through a personal relationship with Jesus Christ. Located at 4839 Calvary Blvd., Tanner, Alabama 35671 Two miles west of I-65 & I-565 Intersection on HWY 20 Service Times: Sundays 10AM Contact us at (256) 355-7440 or email us at calvary@calvaryassembly.orgLearn more at our website: calvaryassembly.org 00:00 Upper Room Context Explained – Jesus Prepares the Disciples Before the Cross00:47 John 14–16 Breakdown – Why This Moment Matters for Every Believer02:27 “If You Love Me, Obey Me” – What True Faith Looks Like in Action03:38 Who Is the Holy Spirit? – Understanding the Promise of the Counselor06:58 Why Jesus Had to Leave – The Advantage of the Holy Spirit Within You09:40 Why the Holy Spirit Matters Today – Power, Guidance, and Transformation14:46 New Creation in Christ – How the Holy Spirit Changes Your Life16:53 Holy Spirit in Creation – God’s Power from Genesis to Today21:53 Spiritual Blindness to Light – How the Spirit Reveals Truth24:18 Acts 1 Explained – The Promise of Power for Every Believer24:59 Waiting on God – Preparing for the Holy Spirit’s Power25:42 Outpouring or Falling Away – The Urgency of This Generation26:25 God Orders Your Steps – Walking in Divine Direction27:26 The Church vs The Building – What It Means to Be the Church28:04 Water Baptism and Obedience – Your First Step of Faith29:06 Full Surrender to God – How Much of Your Life Does He Have?30:51 Power to Be a Witness – Living Boldly for Jesus (Acts 1:8)31:30 Peter at Pentecost – From Fear to Boldness Through the Holy Spirit34:13 What It Means to Be a Witness – Living a Life That Points to Jesus36:52 Huddle Then Go – Preparing in God’s Presence, Then Taking Action38:07 Anointing vs Calling – Why You Need the Holy Spirit’s Power39:07 The Cost of Following Jesus – Faith That Endures Pressure41:25 Praying for an Acts 10 Moment – Expecting God to Move Today44:39 Missions Testimony from Honduras – Real-Life Impact of the Gospel46:07 Bringing the Book of Acts Into Today – Living Spirit-Empowered Daily

    46 min

  3. 26 APR

    Jerusalem Part 2

    There are moments in your walk with God where everything shifts. Not because something new was added, but because you finally step into what was already given. This message, Jerusalem Part 2, is one of those moments. It’s a call to move beyond simply celebrating the resurrection and into living with resurrection power every single day. In this follow-up to Easter, Pastor George Sawyer unpacks what happens after the empty tomb. Drawing from Acts 1–2 and the life of Jesus, this message reveals that salvation is not the finish line, it’s the starting point. Jesus didn’t just rise again to save us; He commissioned us, empowered us, and sent us.Scripture reminds us in Acts 1:8, “You shall receive power when the Holy Spirit has come upon you; and you shall be witnesses to Me…” This isn’t symbolic language. This is a promise. A promise that the same Spirit that raised Jesus from the dead now empowers believers to live transformed, purpose-filled lives. Pastor Sawyer challenges the idea of powerless Christianity and calls the church into something deeper, true transformation through the Holy Spirit. This message speaks directly to identity, purpose, and the necessity of being filled with God’s power to live out your faith boldly in today’s world. If you’ve ever felt stuck in routine, weighed down by guilt, or unsure of your purpose, this message will help you see that God never intended for you to live that way. There is more. There is power. There is purpose. Lean in and ask yourself: am I just saved, or am I sent?Digital Connect Card: www.calvaryassembly.org/new Giving: https://calvarylive.churchcenter.com/giving Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/CalvaryLiveAL/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/calvary_live/ Need prayer? https://www.calvaryassembly.org/prayer Want to take your next step in faith? Https://www.calvaryassembly.org/next Calvary Assembly exists so that people can experience life at the highest level through a personal relationship with Jesus Christ. Located at 4839 Calvary Blvd., Tanner, Alabama 35671 Two miles west of I-65 & I-565 Intersection on HWY 20 Service Times: Sundays 10AM Contact us at (256) 355-7440 or email us at calvary@calvaryassembly.orgLearn more at our website: calvaryassembly.org 00:00 Easter Resurrection Meaning Explained – Why the Empty Tomb Still Matters Today
 00:59 What the Resurrection Means for Your Life – Victory Over Sin, Death, and Fear
 02:03 The Great Commission Explained – Your Purpose as a Follower of Jesus
 03:53 Saved and Sent – Understanding Your Calling and Kingdom Assignment
 05:06 Identity in Christ – Discovering Who You Are After Salvation
08:25 Holy Spirit Promise Explained – You Are Not Alone or Abandoned
 10:22 Religion vs Relationship – Why Transformation Requires the Holy Spirit
 11:53 Acts 1:8 Power – How to Be an Effective Christian Witness Today
 15:07 Day of Pentecost Explained – The Birth of the Church and Holy Spirit Power
 17:32 Jesus Anointed by the Holy Spirit – The Model for Every Believer
 20:04 Real-Life Testimonies of Faith – How God Still Moves Today
 23:25 Addiction Recovery Through Jesus – A Story of Transformation and Freedom
 24:05 Global Church Growth – The Power of the Gospel Around the World
 26:00 God Opens Doors – Walking in Faith and Obedience Daily
 26:56 How to Live Out Your Faith Daily – Be the Gospel Everywhere You Go
 27:35 Anointed to Do Good – Living Like Jesus in Everyday Life
 30:15 Fruit of the Spirit Explained – Evidence of a Spirit-Filled Life
 33:01 Baptism of the Holy Spirit – What It Means and Why It Matters
 37:11 Fresh Filling of the Holy Spirit – How to Be Renewed Spiritually
 38:04 Not a Passive Church – Why the Church Must Be Alive and Active
 41:17 Bold Faith at Work and Home – Living Unashamed for Jesus
 43:23 Prayer for Holy Spirit Baptism – Step Into Power and Purpose

    44 min

  4. 19 APR

    Jerusalem

    What if the future of the Church was placed in your hands?Pastor George Sawyer unpacks what he calls one of the most radical moments in history: Jesus entrusting the future of His Church to 11 imperfect, doubting disciples after the resurrection. And here’s the truth that should shake us. That same mission now belongs to us.Rooted in Matthew 28, this message reveals that Jesus didn’t just give a command. He gave authority. “All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to Me… therefore go.” That authority is now delegated to every believer to represent Christ in the world.But authority alone isn’t enough.Moving into Acts 1, Pastor Sawyer teaches that the Church also needs power, the Greek word dunamis, which is the supernatural ability of the Holy Spirit to bring real transformation. Without power, we drift into empty religion. With power, we become effective witnesses.From Luke 10, we see that even the early followers of Jesus exercised authority over the enemy. Yet Jesus still instructed them to wait for the baptism of the Holy Spirit, showing us that authority must be partnered with power to fully walk in God’s purpose.This message is a wake-up call to reject powerless Christianity and step into a life marked by bold faith, spiritual authority, and Holy Spirit power. You are not here by accident. You have an assignment. And God has already given you what you need to fulfill it.Digital Connect Card: www.calvaryassembly.org/new Giving: https://calvarylive.churchcenter.com/giving Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/CalvaryLiveAL/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/calvary_live/ Need prayer? https://www.calvaryassembly.org/prayer Want to take your next step in faith? Https://www.calvaryassembly.org/next Calvary Assembly exists so that people can experience life at the highest level through a personal relationship with Jesus Christ. Located at 4839 Calvary Blvd., Tanner, Alabama 35671 Two miles west of I-65 & I-565 Intersection on HWY 20 Service Times: Sundays 10AM Contact us at (256) 355-7440 or email us at calvary@calvaryassembly.orgLearn more at our website: calvaryassembly.org00:00 The Radical Transfer of Authority to the Church02:13 The Church Is for Everyone04:56 Two Divine Deposits: Authority and Power05:31 The Great Commission and Spiritual Authority (Matthew 28)07:41 Authority Over the Enemy (Luke 10)12:28 Why Authority Alone Is Not Enough13:33 The Church Will Prevail15:32 The Danger of Dead Religion18:43 The Holy Spirit as the Antidote19:20 What Is Dunamis Power (Acts 1)20:18 Authority Plus Ability Explained21:19 Power That Brings Real Life Change21:46 Waiting on the Promise of the Holy Spirit22:07 Obeying God Beyond Your Comfort Zone24:17 Being Baptized With the Holy Spirit25:06 Witnesses to the Ends of the Earth28:13 Living a Life That Overflows31:39 Why the Church Desperately Needs Power32:29 Your Assignment in God’s Kingdom35:49 Prayer for Baptism in the Holy Spirit

    37 min

  5. 12 APR

    Galilee

    Easter wasn’t the finish line. It was the launch point. In this powerful follow-up message from Pastor George Sawyer, we step into Matthew 28 and uncover what Jesus meant when He told His followers, “Meet Me in Galilee.” This wasn’t just a location. It was a moment of restoration, identity, and commissioning. After the resurrection, Jesus chose Galilee to restore His disciples after failure, reignite their calling, and release them into purpose. It’s also where we see something profound. Women were the first to carry the message of the resurrection, affirming their vital role in God’s mission from the very beginning. This message reveals two life-changing realities for every believer: First, in Galilee, Jesus restored and delegated authority back to His followers. Second, later in Jerusalem, He would send the power of the Holy Spirit to empower them. Going all the way back to Genesis 1, we see that humanity was created with dominion, but that authority was lost through sin. Through the cross and resurrection, Jesus reclaimed that authority and entrusted it to His Church with a clear mission: make disciples. But here’s the key. Authority only functions through submission to Christ. While the enemy still has power, he no longer has authority over those who are in Jesus. That means believers are called to stand firm, live boldly, and walk in the authority Jesus has already secured. This message is a call to move beyond passive faith and step into resurrection authority, spiritual confidence, and Kingdom purpose. Digital Connect Card: www.calvaryassembly.org/new   Giving: https://calvarylive.churchcenter.com/giving   Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/CalvaryLiveAL/  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/calvary_live/   Need prayer? https://www.calvaryassembly.org/prayer   Want to take your next step in faith? Https://www.calvaryassembly.org/next  Calvary Assembly exists so that people can experience life at the highest level through a personal relationship with Jesus Christ.  Located at 4839 Calvary Blvd., Tanner, Alabama 35671  Two miles west of I-65 & I-565 Intersection on HWY 20  Service Times: Sundays 10AM  Contact us at (256) 355-7440 or email us at calvary@calvaryassembly.org Learn more at our website: calvaryassembly.org 00:00 What Comes After Easter 01:01 The Resurrection Story in Matthew 28 01:57 Women as the First Witnesses of the Resurrection 03:53 Meet Me in Galilee Explained 05:37 Why Galilee Matters for Your Faith 07:11 Restoring Your First Love for Jesus 11:26 Two Seismic Shifts After the Resurrection 12:21 Delegated Authority in the Kingdom of God 14:03 Dominion Lost and Restored (Genesis 1) 20:07 How Spiritual Authority Works Through Submission 23:35 The Difference Between Authority and Power 25:07 Every Believer Is Authorized by Jesus 26:54 The Enemy Is Defeated but Still Has Power 28:47 A Shift in Perspective for Believers 29:55 Why Shallow Faith Leads to No Growth 30:58 Understanding Authority vs Power Clearly 31:09 Teaching on Spiritual Authority (Matthew 11) 33:52 The Least in the Kingdom Is Still Greater 36:25 Advancing the Kingdom With Bold Faith 40:10 Spiritual Warfare Is Not Political 42:39 Rejecting Passive Christianity 45:52 Small Prayers Release Big Power 49:03 Living From the Inside Out 50:11 Prayer, Restoration, and Invitation

    54 min

  6. 5 APR

    Reset or Resurrection //An Easter Message//

    Easter isn’t about a fresh start. It’s about a brand new life.In this Easter message from Pastor George Sawyer, we confront a question that still echoes from the empty tomb in Luke 24: “Why are you looking among the dead for someone who is alive?”So many people today are searching for life in places that can’t give it. Success, relationships, habits, even religion. We try to reset our lives by changing circumstances, but deep down, nothing really changes. This message makes it clear: God didn’t come to reset you. He came to resurrect you.The resurrection of Jesus is not just a moment we celebrate. It is the foundation of our faith. It proves the cross worked. It declares victory over sin, death, and hell. And it offers every person the opportunity to be completely transformed through forgiveness, freedom, and the power of the Holy Spirit.Through biblical truth and real-life stories, Pastor Sawyer challenges us to stop looking for life in dead places and respond to Jesus’ invitation to come alive. This is more than behavior modification. This is total transformation.You don’t need another reset. You need resurrection.Digital Connect Card: www.calvaryassembly.org/new Giving: https://calvarylive.churchcenter.com/giving Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/CalvaryLiveAL/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/calvary_live/ Need prayer? https://www.calvaryassembly.org/prayer Want to take your next step in faith? Https://www.calvaryassembly.org/next Calvary Assembly exists so that people can experience life at the highest level through a personal relationship with Jesus Christ. Located at 4839 Calvary Blvd., Tanner, Alabama 35671 Two miles west of I-65 & I-565 Intersection on HWY 20 Service Times: Sundays 10AM Contact us at (256) 355-7440 or email us at calvary@calvaryassembly.orgLearn more at our website: calvaryassembly.org00:00 Why Easter Matters More Than You Think00:14 The Power of Celebration and Spiritual Instinct01:11 How the Resurrection Proves Jesus Is Who He Said He Is02:59 A Rescue Mission From Darkness03:40 Why Seek the Living Among the Dead (Luke 24)05:59 Searching for Life in the Wrong Places06:57 Trying to Fix Life Without God08:32 Reset vs Resurrection Explained09:59 Why Life Resets Always Fall Short15:56 The Reality of Sin and Its Consequences17:01 Resurrection Power That Brings Real Change18:40 Real Testimonies of Transformed Lives21:31 Jesus Over Religion Every Time22:18 The Same Spirit That Raised Jesus Lives in You23:01 Resurrection Power vs Surface-Level Change23:46 The Prodigal Story and Coming Home26:12 Stop Living Among Dead Things27:17 Jesus Is Knocking on Your Heart27:56 Move the Stone and Step Into Life29:28 Why People Drift Away From God32:01 Rescued From the Kingdom of Darkness34:47 Jesus Is the Only Way to Freedom37:03 A Call to Come Alive in Christ41:12 Prayer for Resurrection and New Life

    43 min

  7. 29 MAR

    The Crowd //A Palm Sunday Message//

    Palm Sunday wasn’t just a moment. It was a movement of people, a city overflowing with expectation, emotion, and decision.In this powerful Palm Sunday message from Pastor George Sawyer, we step into the streets of Jerusalem during Passover and wrestle with a deeply personal question: Who would you have been in the crowd? With powerful teaching from Scripture, including connections to Matthew 21, Luke 19, Exodus 12, and Hebrews 12, Pastor Sawyer calls believers to move beyond crowd-based identity and step into personal, resilient faith. Faith that praises boldly. Faith that lays down old identities. Faith that presses through the noise to truly encounter Jesus.You’re not just part of a crowd. You have a calling. You have a testimony. And your response to Jesus matters. 00:00 Who Would You Be in the Palm Sunday Crowd 00:49 How Large Was Jerusalem During Passover 02:17 Palm Sunday Prophecy Fulfilled 03:34 The Crowd Scene in Matthew 21 05:45 Luke 19 Account and Jesus Weeping Over Jerusalem 08:52 Why Jesus Rode a Donkey Instead of a Warhorse 10:38 The Second Coming Contrast 12:31 God’s Perfect Timing in Scripture 13:24 The Passover Lamb Connection (Exodus 12) 15:48 Crowd Identity in Today’s Culture 19:09 Building Personal Faith in a Noisy World 19:51 Sharing Your Testimony Boldly 21:40 Praising God Without Shame 22:45 The Curious Crowd With No Root 24:29 Hosanna Means Save Us Now 25:09 Hard Hearts and Religious Pride 27:00 Faithful Followers Who Stand Firm 29:26 A Call to Come Back to Jesus 31:10 Crowd Mentality vs Personal Faith 31:59 Pressing Through for a Miracle 34:08 Reaching Out to Touch Jesus 35:36 Surrounded by a Cloud of Witnesses (Hebrews 12) 38:00 Your Testimony as a Palm Branch 38:34 Laying Down Your Old Identity Digital Connect Card: www.calvaryassembly.org/new Giving: https://calvarylive.churchcenter.com/giving Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/CalvaryLiveAL/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/calvary_live/ Need prayer? https://www.calvaryassembly.org/prayer Want to take your next step in faith? Https://www.calvaryassembly.org/next Calvary Assembly exists so that people can experience life at the highest level through a personal relationship with Jesus Christ. Located at 4839 Calvary Blvd., Tanner, Alabama 35671 Two miles west of I-65 & I-565 Intersection on HWY 20 Service Times: Sundays 10AM Contact us at (256) 355-7440 or email us at calvary@calvaryassembly.orgLearn more at our website: calvaryassembly.org

    39 min

  8. 24 MAR

    Messengers Part 4

    In Part 4 of the “Messengers” series, Pastor George Sawyer reiterates 2 Corinthians 5:16–21 to emphasize that believers are new creations, Christ’s ambassadors, and ministers of reconciliation because God no longer counts sins against people through Christ. He explains Jesus as the sinless, virgin-born, fully God and fully man offering for sin, tracing “sin offering” from Genesis and the separation caused by Adam and Eve’s disobedience to Israel’s Day of Atonement, scapegoat, and yearly blood covering of sin. He contrasts that temporary covering with Jesus’ once-for-all sacrifice (Hebrews 10:12), stressing the debt was paid to God, not the devil, and that through Christ believers are made righteous, like they never sinned, urging them to live and share this message.

    35 min
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Be encouraged with sermons from Calvary in Decatur, Alabama! Pastor George Sawyer brings weekly messages of hope!

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