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Calvary Bible Church East | Kalamazoo, Michigan | Pastor Bryan Craddock
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Gospel-centered verse-by-verse Bible teaching to help you understand the Bible and grow in your faith in Jesus Christ from the pulpit of Calvary Bible Church East in Kalamazoo, Michigan featuring verse-by-verse expository preaching from Pastor Bryan Craddock (B.A. The Master's University, M.Div. The Master's Seminary, D.Min. Southern Baptist Theological Seminary). For more information visit CalvaryEast.com

  1. Four Views of the Birth of Jesus | Christmas 2025

    1D AGO

    Four Views of the Birth of Jesus | Christmas 2025

    Each New Testament Gospel presents a distinct but complementary view of the birth of Jesus. He is the Perfect King (Matthew), the Devoted Servant (Mark), the Caring Savior (Luke), and the Life-giving Word (John). This sermon was delivered by Bryan Craddock in celebration of Christmas 2025. Transcript CHAPTERS 00:00 Introduction - Distinct Flavors 05:10 The Perfect King (Matthew) 14:16 The Devoted Servant (Mark) 20:26 The Caring Savior (Luke) 28:24 The Life-giving Word (John) 35:10 Summary & Responses

    37 min
  2. Grace Under Attack | Acts 13:42-14:28

    DEC 15

    Grace Under Attack | Acts 13:42-14:28

    Luke’s account of Paul’s first missionary journey alerts us to four common attacks on grace: (1) Denial; (2) defamation; (3) delusion; and (4) depreciation. This sermon is part 7 of “Spreading the Faith,” Bryan Craddock’s verse-by-verse sermon series on Acts 8-20. TRANSCRIPT⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠SERIES PLAYLIST CHAPTERS 00:00 Introduction - Alert for Attacks 03:44 Attack 1 - Denial (Acts 13.42-49) 12:42 Attack 2 - Defamation (Acts 13.50-14.7) 20:03 Attack 3 - Delusion (Acts 14.8-20) 30:12 Attack 4 - Depreciation (Acts 14.21-28) 37:54 Summary & Responses

    41 min
  3. Going with the Gospel | Acts 12:24-13:41

    DEC 8

    Going with the Gospel | Acts 12:24-13:41

    The beginning of Paul’s first missionary journey demonstrates six forces that compel us all to go with the gospel: (1) the passionate worship of God; (2) the opposition of false teaching; (3) the revealed plan of God; (4) the prophesied death of Jesus; (5) the prophesied resurrection of Jesus; and (6) the forgiveness and freedom of faith. This sermon is part 6 of “Spreading the Faith,” Bryan Craddock’s verse-by-verse sermon series on Acts 8-20. TRANSCRIPT ⁠⁠⁠⁠SERIES PLAYLIST CHAPTERS 00:00 Introduction - Overcoming Evangelistic Inertia 05:00 Force 1 - The Passionate Worship of God (Acts 12.24-13.4) 12:13 Force 2 - The Opposition of False Teaching (Acts 13.5-13) 21:00 Force 3 - The Revealed Plan of God (Acts 13.14-23) 26:28 Force 4 - The Prophesied Death of Jesus (Acts 13.24-29) 32:14 Force 5 - The Prophesied Resurrection of Jesus (Acts 13.30-37) 38:52 Force 6 - The Forgiveness and Freedom of Faith (Acts 13.38-41)  43:33 Summary & Responses

    46 min
  4. Preparing for Persecution | Acts 12:1-23

    DEC 1

    Preparing for Persecution | Acts 12:1-23

    Luke’s account of persecution in the early church prepares us with a four-step plan: (1) recognize the danger; (2) rely on prayer; (3) refuse to doubt; and (4) respect God’s wrath. This sermon is part 5 of “Spreading the Faith,” Bryan Craddock’s verse-by-verse sermon series on Acts 8-20. Transcript⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠Series Playlist 00:00 Introduction - The Problem with Hypersensitive Alarms 03:55 Step 1 - Recognize the Possibility 11:35 Step 2 - Rely upon Prayer 18:05 Step 3 - Refuse to Doubt 25:40 Step 4 - Respect God's Wrath 31:45 Conclusion - Summary & Response to Acts 12 #Acts12 #ChristianPersecution #ExpositoryPreaching #Kalamazoo

    37 min
  5. Don't Lose Heart | 2 Corinthians 4

    NOV 17

    Don't Lose Heart | 2 Corinthians 4

    Paul shares three reasons why he doesn't lose heart: (1) God's Word gives light; (2) Christ's resurrection gives power; and (3) God's promise gives hope. Read the Transcript #Christian Life #2 Corinthians 4 #Bible Teaching

    18 min
  6. Cultivating Unity in the Church | Acts 11:1-30

    NOV 10

    Cultivating Unity in the Church | Acts 11:1-30

    Luke recounts three practices that cultivated unity in the early church: (1) celebrating God’s saving work; (2) encouraging devotion to the Lord; and (3) responding to one another’s needs. This sermon is part 4 of “Spreading the Faith,” Bryan Craddock’s verse-by-verse sermon series on Acts 8-20. Transcript⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Series Playlist

    36 min
  7. Steps to Peace in a Divided World | Acts 9:31-10:48

    NOV 2

    Steps to Peace in a Divided World | Acts 9:31-10:48

    Peter's journey shows us five steps down the path of peace: (1) Remember Jesus' power; (2) follow God's instructions; (3) practice kind hospitality; (4) grasp the implications of the gospel; and (5) embrace our spiritual unity. This sermon is part 3 of “Spreading the Faith,” Bryan Craddock’s verse-by-verse sermon series on Acts 8-20. Transcript⁠ ⁠Series Playlist

    44 min
  8. The Experience of Conversion | Acts 9:1-30

    OCT 26

    The Experience of Conversion | Acts 9:1-30

    The story of Saul demonstrates four stages in the experience of coming to faith in Christ: (1) Conviction; (2) identification; (3) opposition; and (4) connection. This sermon is part 2 of “Spreading the Faith,” Bryan Craddock’s verse-by-verse sermon series on Acts 8-20. Transcript⁠ ⁠Series Playlist

    43 min
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Gospel-centered verse-by-verse Bible teaching to help you understand the Bible and grow in your faith in Jesus Christ from the pulpit of Calvary Bible Church East in Kalamazoo, Michigan featuring verse-by-verse expository preaching from Pastor Bryan Craddock (B.A. The Master's University, M.Div. The Master's Seminary, D.Min. Southern Baptist Theological Seminary). For more information visit CalvaryEast.com

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    Calvary Bible Church East | Kalamazoo, Michigan | Pastor Bryan Craddock
  • Years Active
    2024 - 2025
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    198
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