Calvary Chapel Lake of the Ozarks

True knowledge of God comes not from mere intellect but from a personal, obedient relationship with Christ that transforms our character and equips us to live effectively. We are called to add virtue…

The foundation of faith begins with recognizing that, through Christ, we have been made partakers of the divine nature and freed from the corruption of sin. True faith—personal trust in Jesus’ death …

Spiritual growth isn't optional—it's the natural outworking of our new nature in Christ, who has already given us everything we need to grow from rebirth to maturity and live a fruitful, God-glorifyi…

In Mark 15–16, we see darkness fall, a curtain tear, and hope rise. This week’s message reminds us that the debt is paid, and access to God is wide open.

Though wrongly condemned, Jesus willingly endured the cross—bearing our shame, fulfilling God’s purpose through injustice, and showing that even in the darkest moments, His sacrificial love brings re…

When we deny truth and defend ourselves with lies, like Peter, it's only the grace of Jesus that keeps us from losing everything—how many second chances will we ignore before it's too late? It's God …

In Mark 14:22–52, Jesus redefines the Passover with Himself at the center, revealing both His coming sacrifice and His disciples’ coming failure—yet even in betrayal, He remains faithful to God's wil…

In Mark 13:1-37, Jesus reveals God's future plan for Israel—not the Church—through prophetic teaching about the coming Tribulation, urging His followers to live expectantly, stay alert, and trust Him…

Jesus calls us to move from outward show to inward substance, teaching that true love for God produces obedience, that He is both David’s Lord and Son, and that God values sacrificial, wholehearted g…

Jesus confronts the religious leaders’ rejection of Him through a parable, exposes their hypocrisy about authority and ownership with a coin, and corrects their denial of resurrection, declaring that…

Jesus’ triumphal entry, the cursing of the fig tree, and the cleansing of the temple expose Israel’s outward show without true fruitfulness or faithfulness, challenging us to examine what in our live…

True faith, like that of a child, is humble and dependent—not earned. Jesus challenges self-righteousness and works-based salvation, illustrating through the rich young ruler and the "eye of the need…

Kingdom living isn’t about reward but about sacrificial living that reflects Christ’s example, with our lives becoming offerings to God—purified through suffering like salted sacrifices, rooted in lo…

Jesus, though the greatest, chose to make Himself the least—serving others, welcoming the lowly, and showing that true greatness is marked by humility and sacrifice. Even the smallest act done in fai…

The Transfiguration revealed Jesus’ divine glory shining from within, not merely reflected, affirming He is not just another prophet like Moses or Elijah but the very Son of God—God in the flesh, who…

Jesus continues revealing the nature of His upside-down kingdom: from feeding the Gentile crowd with abundant compassion, to challenging the pride and unbelief of His disciples, and ultimately teachi…