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Teachings from Calvary Kona with Pastor Christian Dobson. Recorded during our weekly Bible study gatherings, each episode dives into scripture to provide encouragement and inspiration for your spiritual walk.

  1. Aug 4

    Why Religion Can’t Redeem You (Ruth 4)

    Who is the mysterious redeemer who came before Boaz—and what does he reveal about our relationship with God? In Ruth chapter 4, Boaz goes to the city gate prepared to redeem Ruth and take her as his bride. But first, he must confront a nearer kinsman-redeemer who has the legal right to redeem her. As the story unfolds, this unnamed man becomes a powerful picture of the Law: able to reveal what is required, but unable to provide redemption. In this message, Pastor Christian Dobson explains how Boaz points us to Jesus Christ, Ruth pictures the undeserving outsider rescued by grace, and the nearer redeemer demonstrates why religious effort and legalism can never save us. The Law can expose sin, but only Jesus can redeem the sinner. Discover how the entire Bible points to Jesus, why Christians must resist the pull of legalism, and why Calvary Kona is committed to being a church marked by grace rather than religious burdens. Scripture passages: Ruth 4:1–6, Galatians 3:23–26, Galatians 5:3–4, Luke 24:25–27, Romans 7, Hebrews 10 Topics covered: Ruth chapter 4, Boaz and Ruth, kinsman-redeemer, Jesus in the Old Testament, biblical typology, grace versus law, Christian legalism, salvation by faith, Calvary Chapel teaching, verse-by-verse Bible study, the Law of Moses, and the gospel of Jesus Christ. Calvary Kona is a Bible-teaching church in Kailua-Kona, Hawaiʻi, committed to teaching God’s Word chapter by chapter and verse by verse while pointing people to Jesus.

    Why Religion Can’t Redeem You (Ruth 4)

  2. Jul 29

    What Are You Really Worth? The Price God Was Willing to Pay | Ruth 3

    Who determines your value—the world, your past, your failures, or even the way you see yourself? In Ruth chapter 3, Ruth approaches Boaz at the threshing floor with nothing to offer except herself. As a Moabite widow, she had every reason to expect rejection. Instead, Boaz receives her with extraordinary kindness, calls her worthy, and promises to pursue her redemption. In this message from Calvary Kona, Pastor Christian Dobson explores the powerful biblical symbolism of Ruth and Boaz, the threshing floor, and the kinsman-redeemer. Through this Old Testament picture of Jesus Christ, we discover that our worth is not determined by our performance, our opinions, or what others have said about us. The buyer determines the value—and God revealed your value through the price He was willing to pay: the blood of Jesus Christ. This sermon will encourage anyone struggling with rejection, shame, insecurity, identity, or the feeling that they have nothing valuable to offer God. In this episode: The meaning of the threshing floor in the BibleRuth’s risky proposal to BoazHow Boaz points us to Jesus ChristWhat the Bible says about your identity and worthWhy salvation is based on grace, not worksThe meaning of the kinsman-redeemerHow Jesus brings redemption to broken livesWhy God’s opinion of you matters more than your ownScripture passages: Ruth 3:6–18, John 3:16, Matthew 3:12, Psalm 1:4–5, Luke 12:8, Luke 15:10, Hebrews 8:5, and 1 Corinthians 10:11. Subscribe for verse-by-verse Bible teaching, Christian encouragement, and sermons from Calvary Kona in Kailua-Kona, Hawaii. #Ruth3 #BookOfRuth #ChristianSermon #BibleTeaching #JesusChrist #IdentityInChrist #Redemption #GraceOfGod #KinsmanRedeemer #BoazAndRuth #CalvaryChapel #CalvaryKona

    What Are You Really Worth? The Price God Was Willing to Pay | Ruth 3

  3. Jul 23

    God Loved You Before You Cleaned Up | Ruth 3

    Do you need to clean up your life before coming to God? Many people believe they must overcome their sin, break their addictions, and become a better person before Jesus will accept them—but the story of Ruth reveals the exact opposite. Before Ruth washed, anointed herself, or changed her clothes, she had already caught the attention of Boaz, her kinsman-redeemer. In the same way, God did not wait for us to become worthy before showing us His love. Jesus came for us while we were still sinners. In this verse-by-verse Bible teaching from Ruth 2:21–3:5, Pastor Christian Dobson explores the difference between salvation and sanctification, and explains why grace always comes before transformation. We also see how Naomi moved from bitterness and depression toward renewed joy by participating in God’s harvest and helping bring Ruth to Boaz. This message addresses: How to overcome bitterness, grief, and spiritual exhaustionWhy serving others can restore joy after sufferingWhat Boaz and Ruth reveal about Jesus and the ChurchThe biblical meaning of washing, anointing, and putting on new clothesWhy Christians do not change to earn God’s loveHow the Word of God and the Holy Spirit transform believersWhat it means to find true rest at the feet of JesusThe role of pastors, mentors, and disciple-makers in leading people to ChristYou do not clean yourself up so that Jesus will love you. You come to Him as you are, receive His grace, and then allow Him to transform your life. Key Scriptures: Ruth 2:21–3:5, Matthew 9:37–38, Matthew 11:28, Psalm 126:5, Romans 5:8, Romans 10:9–13, Romans 13:14, Ephesians 5:26, Psalm 119:9, Hebrews 10:22, Luke 4:18–19, and 2 Corinthians 1:21–22. Calvary Kona is a Calvary Chapel church in Kailua-Kona, Hawaii, committed to verse-by-verse Bible teaching, sharing the gospel of Jesus Christ, and helping people grow in God’s Word. #Ruth #BibleStudy #ChristianPodcast #JesusChrist #Grace #Sanctification #Salvation #ChristianSermon #CalvaryChapel #CalvaryKona #BibleTeaching #Faith #SpiritualGrowth #Bitterness #Depression #Gospel

    God Loved You Before You Cleaned Up | Ruth 3

  4. Jul 15

    One Divine Meeting Can Rewrite Your Story | Ruth 2

    What happens when God’s grace enters a story marked by loss, bitterness, and hopelessness? In this verse-by-verse Bible study through Ruth 2:15–20, we see Boaz generously provide for Ruth while Naomi begins to recognize that God has been working behind the scenes all along. At the mention of Boaz—the family redeemer—Naomi’s bitterness begins to turn into blessing and praise. Boaz points us forward to Jesus Christ, our true Kinsman-Redeemer, who had both the right and the power to redeem us. Connecting Ruth 2 with Revelation 5, Pastor Christian Dobson explores how the name of the Redeemer can transform bitter weeping into redemptive worship. This message also challenges believers to enter God’s field, pray for the harvest, work faithfully when God opens a door, and help the “Ruths” in our families and communities encounter their Redeemer. Key topics: Ruth and Boaz, Kinsman-Redeemer, Naomi’s bitterness, God’s grace, biblical redemption, Revelation 5, Jesus Christ, prayer for the lost, evangelism, and trusting God when you cannot see what He is doing. Recorded at Calvary Kona in Kailua-Kona, Hawaii.

    One Divine Meeting Can Rewrite Your Story | Ruth 2

  5. Jul 10

    Dirty, Empty, and Invited | Ruth 2

    In Ruth 2, Ruth stands in the field as a Moabite widow, a foreigner, and an outcast with nothing to offer Boaz. Yet Boaz sees her, speaks kindly to her, protects her, provides for her, and then invites her to sit at his table. This powerful moment points us to Jesus Christ, our greater Boaz and true Kinsman-Redeemer. Like Ruth, we come with nothing to earn His grace. Yet Jesus calls us by name, brings us near, and invites us to share life with Him at His table. In this study, we look at Ruth’s humble response to grace, Boaz’s heart of kindness, and the holy privilege of communion with Christ.

    Dirty, Empty, and Invited | Ruth 2

  6. Jul 7

    When Bitterness Rewrites the Story | Ruth 1–2

    In Ruth 1–2, Naomi returns to Bethlehem carrying the weight of grief, loss, and bitterness. But while Naomi sits overwhelmed by sorrow, Ruth steps into the harvest field—and there she encounters Boaz, the kinsman-redeemer. In this study, we see how bitterness can rewrite our story, our identity, and even our view of God. But we also see the grace of God on display through Boaz, a picture of Jesus Christ, our greater Redeemer. Ruth was a poor Moabite widow with nothing to offer, yet Boaz noticed her, pursued her, protected her, and provided for her. Join us as we walk through Ruth 1:19–2:10 and discover the difference between being overwhelmed by grief and being overwhelmed by grace.

    When Bitterness Rewrites the Story | Ruth 1–2

  7. Jun 23

    God Picks a Broken Family | Ruth 1

    In this Father’s Day message from Ruth 1, Pastor Christian begins a verse-by-verse study through the book of Ruth, showing how God’s grace enters into broken families, sinful decisions, grief, famine, and loss. Ruth, a rejected Moabite outsider, becomes part of the family line of King David and ultimately Jesus Christ. This teaching reveals the Gospel hidden in the Old Testament: even when our choices bring pain, God remains faithful and is able to redeem what is broken for His eternal purpose.

    God Picks a Broken Family | Ruth 1

  8. Jun 19

    When Politics Fulfill Prophecy | John 11:45–53

    In this powerful Bible teaching from John 11:45–53, Pastor Christian Dobson examines how political movements often live within the context of prophetic movements. As the religious leaders plot to kill Jesus, Caiaphas unknowingly prophesies that one man would die for the nation. This message connects Pharaoh, Caesar Augustus, Caiaphas, Passion Week, and end-times prophecy to show that God is sovereign over history, politics, and current events. Learn how to stay awake, remain faithful, and trust God’s prophetic plan in a troubled world.

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Teachings from Calvary Kona with Pastor Christian Dobson. Recorded during our weekly Bible study gatherings, each episode dives into scripture to provide encouragement and inspiration for your spiritual walk.

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  • Creator
    Pastor Christian Dobson
  • Years Active
    2024 - 2026
  • Episodes
    61
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    Clean
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    © Pastor Christian Dobson
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    Calvary Kona