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Sermons - Calvary Community Church"Raiders of the Lost Ark" / 2 Samuel 6:1-23 / Jim Rosenquist1 – In verses 1-2, why would David want to bring the ark of the covenant to Jerusalem? Why not leave it where it was? Why is it at Baale-Judah, (Kireath-Jearim)? Under what conditions did it get there? 2 – In verses 3-4, why did they carry the ark of God on a cart? Where did they learn that? How was it supposed to be transported?3 – In verse 5, why was David and the crowd so enthusiastic? What elements of worship are mentioned? Is this how genuine worship done? Why or why not?
2026-02-1500 minSermons - Calvary Community Church"Lost Horizon" / 2 Samuel 5:1-25 / Jim Rosenquist1 – In verses 1-5, what three things do the elders acknowledge about David's rightful claims as king over Israel? If they knew this, why didn't they make him king sooner? 2 – In verses 6-10, why was David's first act as king over united Israel to attack Jebus, a city never before conquered by the Jews? Why did the Jebusites taunt David that he could never take them? How was the invasion accomplished? How did David know about their vulnerability? Why was he ultimately successful? (v 10) 3 – In verses...
2026-02-0900 minSermons - Calvary Community Church"Assassins" / 2 Samuel 4:1-12 / Jim Rosenquist1 – In verse 1, why is Ishbosheth afraid? Of what? Why are the people dismayed? 2 – In verses 2-3, why is it important that the assassins are from Benjamin? 3 – In verse 4, who is Mephibosheth? Why is his condition and age significant to the story? 4 – In verses 5-8, why did the assassins murder the king? What do they ultimately hope to accomplish? Why did they cut off his head? Why are they in a hurry to get to Hebron? Why are they proud of their trophy?
2026-02-0100 minSermons - Calvary Community Church"Prince of Peace" / 2 Samuel 3:22-39 / Jim Rosenquist1 - In verses 21 – 25, it says, "David sent Abner away in peace.” Why is that astonishing? What was the cost of peace? Why is Joab angry about this? What does he want instead? Is Joab insubordinate in his questions to David? What does Joab suggest Abner's motives really were? 2 – In verses 26-30, Why does Joab murder Abner? What motives might he have that are not stated here? How does David distance himself from Joab's deed? 3 – In verses 31-39, how does David's command to Joab embarrass him? Why...
2026-01-2500 minSermons - Calvary Community Church"Switching Sides" / 2 Samuel 3:1-21 / Jim Rosenquist1 – In verses 1-7, what examples are given which show David getting stronger? Does the Bible endorse polygamy? Why, or why not? What example is given of Abner attempting to strengthen his position? What is the problem with his choice? Does Abner have a legitimate claim to rule? Why, or why not? 2 – In verses 8-19, why does Abner respond to being questioned with anger? What does he determine to do? Does he have the ability? The right? Is he a "king maker?" Does he have the power to m...
2026-01-1800 minSermons - Calvary Community Church"Politics" / 2 Samuel 2:1-32 / Jim Rosenquist1 - In verses 1-7, what was David's first action prior to moving back to Judah? What does this tell us about him? What example does this leave for us? Why did the men of Judah anoint David their king? How and why did David thank the men of Jabesh Gilead? 2 – In verses 8-11, what was Abner's motivation in resisting David's kingship? 3 – In verses 12-13, what was Abner's motivation for meeting Joab at Gibeon? What was he hoping to accomplish? How? 4...
2026-01-1100 minSermons - Calvary Community Church"Nunc Dimittis" / Luke 2:21-35 / Jim RosenquistSermon starts at about 1:30
2025-12-2800 min2025-12-2100 min2025-12-1400 minSermons - Calvary Community Church"Camelot" / 2 Samuel 1:1-27 / Jim Rosenquist1 – In verse 2, why did the messenger have dirt on his head? Why did he pay homage to David? What did that mean? 2 – In verse 3, what did the messenger mean when he said that he had "escaped" from the camp of Israel? 3 – In verse 6, what did the messenger mean that he was on Mt. Gilboa, "by chance?" 4 – In verses 7-10, the messenger claimed to have killed Saul. Why do we expect he was telling a lie? (see 1 Sam 31:4-6) Why would he lie about such an awful...
2025-12-0700 minSermons - Calvary Community Church"Devastated" / 1 Samuel 31: 1-13 / Jim Rosenquist1 – In verses 1-6, what are the Philistines hoping to accomplish? How? Why was Jonathan's death both sad and victorious? Why was Saul's death only grievous? Why does Saul kill himself? How does scripture deal with Saul's method of death? How does suicide relate to the sanctity of life? 2 - In verse 7, why do the Israelite non-combatants panic? What do they do? 3 – In verses 8-10, why do the men of Jabesh Gilead risk a night time raid at Beth Shan? Why...
2025-11-3000 minSermons - Calvary Community Church"Finding Your Way Home" / 1 Samuel 30:1-31 / Jim Rosenquist1 – In verses 1-6, why did David's men blame the catastrophe of Ziklag on David? Why is it his fault? Both David and Saul at this time find themselves in distress, in a tight spot. How do they each handle it? Compare 1 Sam 28:7 with 1 Sam 30:7 2 – In verses 7-10, why was one-third of David's force left behind at the Brook of Besor? How is David's final condition better than before? Why is it important that David sends gifts to his friends in Judah? Why is it sign...
2025-11-2300 minSermons - Calvary Community Church"Double Agent"/ 1 Samuel 29:1-11 / Jim Rosenquist1 – In verses 1-5, why are the Philistine commanders alarmed and angry regarding the presence of, "The Hebrews?" Why does Achish defend David? What do the commanders think of Achish? What do they suspect David will do in a war with Israel? Are they right? 2 – In verses 6-11, Achish is apologetic and conciliatory. Why? What does he think of David? Why? What is true about David? How is it dangerous for David to play the part of a double agent? How does David, "double down," on d...
2025-11-1600 minSermons - Calvary Community Church"The Dark Night" / 1 Samuel 28:1-25 / Jim Rosenquist1 – In verses 1-2, what was David's predicament when Philistia went to war against Israel? Who did he have allegiance to? What could he do? 2 – In verse 3, what is the point of telling us again that Samuel died? 3 – In verse 6, when Saul seeks direction from the Lord, He does not answer; why? Could this happen today? To Christians? How? Why? 4 – In verse 7, when God does not answer, Saul resorts to the occult for direction. Who does he hope to get answers from? How does this demonstr...
2025-11-0900 minSermons - Calvary Community Church"Listening to Your Heart" / 1 Samuel 27:1-12 / Jim Rosenquist1 – In verse 1, "David said in his heart." Can the heart be trusted? Why or why not? David said, "There's nothing better for me," - but was there? 2 – In verse 2, David goes to Gath. Has he been there before? (see 21:10 and following) With what results? Why should he expect a different outcome this time? What is different? Who else is from Gath? 3 – What had the prophet Gad told David in 22:5? Why? Why was it important for David to dwell in Israel? David had learned that God would surely protect him and pl...
2025-11-0200 minSermons - Calvary Community Church"Suicide Mission" / 1 Samuel 26:1-25 / Jim Rosenquist1 – What did David learn from Abigail that helps him here? 2 – Why did David take such a big risk? What was his mission? Why did David take Abishai with him on this dangerous mission? What did David expect? What did Abishai expect? 3 – How is this account similar to what happened in 1 Samuel 24 in the cave of Engedi? 4 – What does David say to Saul's army? Why does he say they all deserve to die? 5 – Why does David take Saul's spear and canteen? What does David learn abou...
2025-10-2600 minSermons - Calvary Community Church"Dear Abby" / Samuel 25:1-35 / Jim Rosenquist1 - In verse 1, what is significant about Samuel's death to David? To Israel? To the story of redemption? Why is it so understated? 2 – In verses 1-9, What is the essence of David's request from Nabal? Why is this request not extortion, racketeering, or a protection payment? 3 – In verses 10-12, why is Nabal harsh? What does he say that insults David?4 – In verse 13, why is David so angry? What does he intend to do? How is this different from his encounter with Saul in the cave?
2025-10-1900 minSermons - Calvary Community Church"A Dish Best Served Cold" / 1 Sam 23:19 – 24:22 / Jim Rosenquist 1 – In 23:19-29, why might have David expected the Zephites to protect him? Why did they betray him? What do we see in Saul's relentless pursuit of David? How is God's sovereignty displayed? 2 – In 24:1-7, why did David's men encourage David to kill Saul? What did they say in verse 4? Did God say that? (See 23:4) Why might David be tempted to kill Saul? Why might he see this as God's provision and plan? Why did he choose not to? Why was David remorseful of simply cutting off the corner of Saul's robe...
2025-10-0500 minSermons - Calvary Community Church"Two Are Better Than One" / 1 Samuel 23:1-18 / Jim Rosenquist1 - In verses 1-5, why were David's men afraid to fight to save Keilah? How is David's direction becoming more godly? How does David give assurance to his men? How does David behave, "kingly," in saving Keilah? Why doesn't Saul? 2 – In verses 6-14, Why might David think he is safe in Keilah? Why does Saul think he has David trapped? After saving them from the Philistines, why would the people of Keilah give David to Saul? Does David find fault for this? 3 – In vers...
2025-09-2600 minSermons - Calvary Community Church"Chain Reaction" / 1 Samuel 22:1-23 / Jim Rosenquist1 – In verses 1-2, what problems might be associated with building a following among the discontent? What problems might David experience being on the run with over 400 people? 2 – In verses 3-5, why would David seek sanctuary for his parents? Why in Moab? Why might the king of Moab agree? Why might Gad, the prophet, direct David to return and remain in Judah? 3 – In verses 6-10, what clues are given as to the deteriorating mental and spiritual condition of Saul? What does Doeg report? What information does he add? (verse 10) What import...
2025-09-2100 minSermons - Calvary Community Church"Excalibur" / 1 Samuel 21:1-15 / Jim Rosenquist1 – In verses 1-3, why does David flee Gibeah and run only 2 miles to Nob? Why was Ahimelech alarmed to see David? What explanation does David give? Was David trying to protect Ahimelech with a lie? 2 – In verses 4-5, why would the priest give holy bread to men who were not allowed to eat it? Would he give it to anyone? How do we know that David's arrival at Nob was on a sabbath? 3 – Read Luke 6:1-5. What were the disciples of Jesus doing that irritated the Pharisees? What law do the...
2025-09-1400 minSermons - Calvary Community Church"The Great Escape" / 1 Samuel 19:1-24 / Jim Rosenquist1 – In verses 1-7, how does Jonathan exemplify true friendship to David when confronting his father? How does he confront respectfully, tactfully, and effectively? Why was this risky? What was the result? 2 – In verses 8-10, once restored to Saul's favor, David was again successful in battle. How did this benefit Saul? How did Saul react? Why? 3 – In verses 11-17, Saul sends "hit-men" to stake out David's house. What is their plan? How does David's wife trick them? With what result? 4 – In verses 18-24, why does David fl...
2025-08-3100 minSermons - Calvary Community Church"Bounty" / 1 Sam 18:17-30 / Jim Rosenquist1a – If Saul hates David and fears him, then why does he want his daughter, Merab, to marry him? (v 17)1b – In verse 18, why does David turn down an offer to marry the king's daughter?2 – In verse 21, why might Michal be, "a snare," for David? See 1 Sam 19:13.3 – In verse 25, whose idea was it to take the Philistine's foreskins? What reason is given? Why this particular trophy? Why might it be difficult to obtain them? Why would the Philistines consider this horrific? How might the offended and horrified Philistines respond?Why woul...
2025-08-1700 minSermons - Calvary Community Church"You've Got a Friend" / 1 Samuel 18:1-16 / Jim Rosenquist1 – In verses 1-3, verse 1 says the soul of Jonathan was knit to the soul of David. What does that mean? How does that happen? Why did it happen?2 – In verse 4, other than material things, what was Jonathan conveying to David? What does it mean?3 – In verses 6-9, what are the women celebrating? What were they trying to say in their singing? Why does it anger Saul? What does this say about Saul?4 – In verses 10-11, did the harmful spirit cause Saul to be envious, or merely exploit an already present attitude? Was Saul temporar...
2025-08-1000 minSermons - Calvary Community Church"Hupomone" / Hebrews 10:32-39 / Hanson RosenquistIn this passage the author of the book of Hebrews encourages his readers to keep faith, endure suffering, and to sacrifice for the sake of Christ, knowing there is a greater reward in heaven. Keep this context in mind as you discuss these questions.1. In what ways is life harder since becoming a follower of Jesus Christ? What are some examples of hardships you've experienced because you are in Christ? (As opposed to just being an obnoxious person who is also a Christian.)2. How is enduring loss, reproach, and hardship for the sake of knowing...
2025-08-0400 minSermons - Calvary Community Church"Giant Slayer" / 1 Samuel 17:38-58 / Jim Rosenquist1 - In verses 38-40, Saul had David try on his armor. He was trying to help David have the best chance for success. Besides not fitting him, why were Saul's armor and weapons not useful to David? In what ways does the church today try to fight the Lord's battles with the world's weapons? 2 – In verses 41-44, why was Goliath angry to be challenged by David? What result does he expect? 3 – In verses 45-47, why was David so confident he would win? What purpose would his success serve? What acti...
2025-07-2000 minSermons - Calvary Community Church"Back Story" / 1 Samuel 17:1-37 / Jim Rosenquist1 – Giants? Really? Read Dt 9:12; Nu 13:22,33; Josh 11:22, 15:13-14; 1 Sam 17:4. 2 – In verse 8 and following, what is representative combat? Why would anyone agree to fight Goliath? What is the essence of the challenge? Why is it shameful that Saul is "dismayed and afraid?" (verse 11) 3 – In verses 12-20, why was David at the battle line? What had been promised to anyone would fight Goliath? Why didn't anyone accept? Why should they? 4 – In verse 26, for David, what is at stake? Why is he surprised that no one is willing to fight...
2025-07-1300 minSermons - Calvary Community Church"Summoned to Court" / 1 Samuel 16:14-23 / Jim Rosenquist1 – In verse 13, what does it mean, "the Spirit of the Lord rushed upon David?" Cross reference Judges 14:6, 19, 15:14. 1 Samuel10:10, 11:6. How is David's experience in the Spirit different? (1 Sam 16:13) 2 – In verse 14, the Spirit departed from Saul. How would seeing this later affect David? Why? (see Psalm 51:11) How does the Holy Spirit come on us? Why? Can we lose it? What does Jesus mean in John 14:17 that the Holy Spirit dwells "with you" and will be "in you?" Is He in us now? How? Why? 3 - Samuel 16:14 says, "a harm...
2025-07-0600 minSermons - Calvary Community Church"Second Round Pick" / 1 Samuel 16:1-13 / Jim Rosenquist1 – In verse 1, why was Samuel grieving for Saul? How is this not God's will? 2 – In verse 2, why would Samuel fear Saul? In verse 4, why were the elders in Bethlehem alarmed? Did they have cause? 3 – In verse 6, how is God's choice to not choose any of Jesse's seven sons an example of divine election? Why was David not invited by his family to join in the sacrifice, feast, and encounter with Samuel? 4 – What is common between Saul's and David's anointing? What is the significance, in each case, of the i...
2025-06-2900 minSermons - Calvary Community Church"No Spin Zone" / 1 Samuel 15:1-35 / Jim Rosenquist1 – Verses 1-3 – What authority did Samuel have to send Saul on a mission against the Amalekites? What authority does God have to extinguish a people? Why not do it himself like at Sodom and Gomorrah? Why are non-combatants included in the annihilation? 2 – Verses 4-9 – What reasons does Saul have for not obeying the annihilation command? What does he do instead of obeying? Why? 3 – Verses 10-11 – How can God have regret? (verses 11, 29, 35) 4 – Verses 12-13 – Why is Saul so pleased with himself? 5 – Verses 14...
2025-06-1500 minSermons - Calvary Community Church"The Taste of Honey" / 1 Samuel 14:15-46 / Jim Rosenquist1 – Verses 15-20 - As the passage opens, what is happening in the Philistine camp? Why? What action prompted God to intervene?2 – Verse 24 – Why would Saul mandate that his army not eat until evening? Verse 27 – What does Jonathan mean when he said he ate the honey and his eyes brightened? Verse 29 – What is Jonathan's assessment of his father's edict regarding fasting?3 – Verse 32 – Saul's men waited until evening to eat, as he ordered; so, why was it wrong for them to slaughter and eat the captured enemy's livestock? Whose command had they violated? Why was it wrong? Why did Saul c...
2025-06-0900 minSermons - Calvary Community Church"Heart and Soul" / 1 Samuel 13:15-14:15 / Jim Rosenquist1 – 13:15 – In 1 Samuel 10:7-8, Samuel tells Saul to attack the Philistines then go down to Gilgal and wait for him to give further directions. A year later, Jonathan attacks and Saul goes to Gilgal. Impatient, Saul offers the sacrifice himself. Does he get direction from Samuel? 2 – Why do the Philistines send out raiding parties? Why doesn't Saul try to stop them? 3 – How does the blacksmith situation keep Israel in subjection to the Philistines? 4 – 13:23 – How is the Philistine detachment at Michmash resemble the Spartans at Thermopylae?
2025-06-0100 minSermons - Calvary Community Church"Braveheart" / 1 Samuel 13:1-15 / Jim Rosenquist1 - In verses 1-4, why did Philistia have garrisons within Israel? Why did Jonathon attack the Philistine garrison? Who was supposed to? When? 2 – In verse 5, What was the Philistine response to having their outpost sacked? Why was the Philistine army so large? 3 – In verses 6-7, How did the Israelite army, both standing and volunteer, respond to the arrival of the Philistines? Why? 4 – In verse 8, When did Saul get the order from Samuel to go to Gilgal after attacking the Philistines? (1 Samuel 10:7-8) What was he sup...
2025-05-2600 minSermons - Calvary Community Church"Farewell Address" / 1 Samuel 12:1-25 / Jim Rosenquist1 – In verses 1-5, Samuel places himself on trial. What are the conclusions? 2a – What is the point of the history lesson in verses 6-13? How is it similar to the people Samuel is addressing? How is it essentially unlike them? 2b – When the people needed help in the past, who did they turn to? Who are they turning to now for help? What kind of help? 2c – If Israel's problems were not caused by bad leadership - then what? 3 - In verses 17-22 a terrifying thunderstorm tkes place. C...
2025-05-1900 minSermons - Calvary Community Church"Long Live the King" / 1 Samuel 10:17-11:13 / Jim Rosenquist1a – In verse 17, Samuel calls all Israel together at Mizpah. Why there? (1 Sam 7)1b – In verse 18, Samuel reviews what God as their king has done for them. Why?1c – In verse 19, according to Samuel, why has Israel asked for a king?2 – In verse 24, What characterizes the king the people want? Why?3 – In verse 11:1, Why does Nahash want to gouge out everyone's right eye when they already want to surrender?4 – In verse 5, What is Saul doing when he hears the news? Is this "king like?" How is cutting up the oxen and sen...
2025-05-1100 minSermons - Calvary Community Church"Wasted Gifts" / 1 Samuel 9:1-10:13 / Jim Rosenquist1- What advantages, abilities, giftedness did Saul have?2 – How does God lead Saul to meet Samuel? What "coincidences" are seen here? How are these "coincidences" used by God?3 – Saul does not know Samuel or even about him. How is this possible since 3:20 says all Israel knew Samuel was a prophet?4a – In verses 9:16 – 10:1, Samuel anoints Saul as "prince." Why not king?4b – What is Saul's appointed task?5a - What three signs does Samuel foretell to assure Saul of God's leading?5b – When Saul sees signs filled, what is he s...
2025-05-0400 minSermons - Calvary Community Church"Every Good Gift" / 1 Samuel 8:1-22 / Jim Rosenquist1 – Verse 1 says Samuel is old. How old is he? Samuel is old with two sons who are not walking with the Lord. How is this like Eli and his two sons in Chapter 2? How is it different? What type of work are Samuel's sons doing? (religious or secular)Why would Samuel appoint them?2 – What reason do the elders give Samuel in verse 5 for their desire for a king? Is this the real reason? Why does this request displease Samuel? Is their request in their best interest? Why or why not?3 – In verse 7, what does God direct...
2025-04-2800 min2025-04-2000 minSermons - Calvary Community Church"Drawing Fire" / Matthew 21:1-11 / Jim Rosenquist1 – What makes us think that the events of Palm Sunday were not spontaneous, but carefully planned?2 – What does Jesus expect of this day? (Matt 20:18-19)3 – What is the crowd expecting and hoping for? Is Jesus really the Messiah they are looking for?4 – In verse 10, the people are asking, "who is this guy?" What was the answer? How are they right? How are they wrong?5 – In Matt 27:15-23, the crowd is calling for Barabbas and not Jesus. How does this inform us of what the people want? Why do they reject Jesus? Is Jesus s...
2025-04-1300 minSermons - Calvary Community Church"Raising Ebenezer" / 1 Samuel 7:2-17 / Jim Rosenquist1 – In verse 2, why did the Israelites, "mourn and seek the lord?" In verses 3 and 4, what action does Samuel say should accompany returning to the Lord? Why would this action be difficult? What did they do? What idols do we need to put away to, "serve the Lord only?" 2 – In verse 6, what does fasting have to do with repentance? Why did they fast? Should we? Why or why not? If we should fast, then why don't we? 3 – In chapter 4, the Israelites were confident in the power of the ark to save t...
2025-03-3100 minSermons - Calvary Community Church"A Series of Unfortunate Events" / 1 Samuel 6:1-7:2 / Jim Rosenquist1 – In the last chapter, the Philistines looked to their political leaders for advice about what to do with the ark of the covenant. See verses 5, 8 and 11. This time they ask the religious leaders, why? See verse 6:2. What advice do the religious leaders suggest? Why a guilt offering? What do the offerings represent? Why?2 – How does the ark narrative compare with the Exodus? What do the religious leaders mean, "Don't harden your hearts as the Egyptians and Pharaoh did?" What other parallels do you see?3 – In verses 7-8, how is the return of the ark organized in a w...
2025-03-2300 minSermons - Calvary Community Church"Haz Mat" / 1 Samuel 5:1-12 / Jim RosenquistVerses 1-51 – Why did the Philistines set the ark in Dagon's temple? What power did they think it had? How could they use it?2 – Why does Yahweh, the almighty creator of the universe, bother with a statue of a fake God? What is He trying to communicate to the Philistines? To us?3 – Why do humans worship idols? What idols do we worship today?4 – How does Dagon falling a second time and breaking off is head and hands communicate his worthlessness and impotence?Verses 6-125 – What do the Philistine...
2025-03-1600 minSermons - Calvary Community Church"Elvis Has Left the Building" / 1 Samuel 4:12-22 / Jim Rosenquist1 – In verse 12, how do we know the runner has bad news? Why is he running? What's so urgent? 2 – In verses 13-15, what is Eli doing? Why? Why doesn't he recognize that the runner has bad news? What is he expecting? 3 – In verses 16-18, The runner has four increasingly terrible news announcements. What were they? 4 – In verse 19, Phinehas' wife responds to the same news in inverse order. What is it? Why is she distraught? 5 – In verse 20, why does she name her son, "...
2025-03-0900 minSermons - Calvary Community Church"God in a Box" / 1 Samuel 4:1-22 / Jim Rosenquist1 – Ultimately, why were the Philistines a problem for Israel?2 – In verse 3, what reason did the elders give for Israel's defeat in battle? What solution did they invent? What assurance did it provide? How was their solution and action the practice of magic?3 – In verse 4, how is the ark described? Why?4 – In verses 5-8, both the Israelites and Philistines view the ark as powerful magic. What differences did they have? What did each group already know about the ark?5 – In verses 10-11, what were the results of the next engagement? Why?6 – Phi...
2025-03-0200 minSermons - Calvary Community Church"Before the Light Goes Out" / 1 Samuel 3: 1-21 / Jim Rosenquist1 – In verse 1, why was the word of the Lord rare in those days? With no shortage of churches, preachers, and media, why might what we hear not actually be from the Lord?2 – In verse 3, in what ways was, "the lamp of the Lord," about to go out?3 – In verse 4, Why does Samuel not recognize the Lord calling him?4 – In verse 11 and following:A – How is the message God gives Samuel terrifying? Why would Samuel not want to convey it to Eli?B – How is the message of God in the Gospel p...
2025-02-1600 minSermons - Calvary Community Church"The Fall of the House of Eli" / 1 Samuel 2 / Jim Rosenquist 1 – In verses 1-26, what was going on with Eli's sons? Why was Eli's rebuke too weak? What should he have done? Why didn't he? Why is it terrifying to treat God's sacrifices with contempt? How is this done today? With what consequence? 2 – In verses 27-29, the unnamed prophet confronts Eli. He reminds Eli of three acts of God: I revealed, I chose, I gave. What is his point? What did God do in each case?Why is Eli implicated in this charge? What did he do? 3 – In verses...
2025-02-0900 min2025-02-0200 minSermons - Calvary Community Church"Game Day" / 1 Samual 2:1-11 / Jim Rosenquist1A – How is the sanctuary like the stadium and sports games like the church? Why is that so?B – If man is created for worship and we don't worship God, then who or what do we worship?C – How do sports games draw out, "the right kind of worship to the wrong kind of god?"2A – In verses 1-2, How is Hannah's praise a good pattern for us? She exults with her, "heart, horn and mouth." What does that mean?B – People who don't worship God rightly end up disappointed with God. Why...
2025-01-1900 minSermons - Calvary Community Church"Leadership Crisis" / 1 Samuel 1 / Jim Rosenquist1 – There is a lot of material on being a good leader: what criteria is there for choosing a good leader?2 – a) In verses 1-2, the introduction goes to great lengths to show us somebody who is a nobody. Why? Why would this be significant in Israel's history?b) Verse 1 says, Elkanah was an Ephrathite (soneone from Ephathah – Bethleham,) which up until then was nowhere. Who else comes from this town? ( see Micah 5:2) Hint: 2 Kings3 – How does Hannah's barrenness illustrate Israel's? How was Israel in 1025 like America in 2025? How does each face a crisis of leade...
2025-01-1200 minSermons - Calvary Community Church"Come Before Winter" / 2 Timothy 4:9-22 / Jim Rosenquist1 – In verses 9-10, a) Why was Paul so eager for Timothy to visit? b) Was Paul disappointed in Demas? Does Paul say that Demas abandoned his Christian faith? What is in Thessalonica for Demas? 2 – In verse 11-13, a) Why is it significant that Paul wants Mark to come with Timothy? b) What personal belongings does Paul want? Why? 3 – In verse 16, a) Why would Paul's friends abandon him at his preliminary hearing? How did Paul feel about that? b) What does Paul mean h...
2025-01-0500 min2024-12-2900 min2024-12-2200 minSermons - Calvary Community Church"A Strong Finish" / 2 Timothy 4:6-8 / Jim Rosenquist1 – Why does Paul use the metaphor of his impending death as a drink offering? What does it mean?2 – How is death, especially that of a Christian, like a ship casting off its mooring lines?3 – How is the Christian life like, "the good fight?" What's good about it?4 – Why is it important to finish the race, not "win" it?5a – The victor's crown for the early Olympic athlete was intrinsically valueless, but highly prized. Why?5b – Who will receive a crown of righteousness? How? Why?5c – Why is righteousness...
2024-12-1500 minSermons - Calvary Community Church" 'Tis the Reason for the Season" / 2 Timothy 4:1-5 / Jim Rosenquist1 – In verse 1, Paul gives a charge to Timothy that sound much like a court of law. Why so solemn? 2 – In verse 2, what specific task is Timothy charged to do? When? What does it involve? What does it mean? How does this charge relate to us? 3 – In verse 3, what does Paul mean by "itching ears?" Why would it be difficult to "endure" sound teaching? In what ways do we see people today "accumulating" teachers who tell them what they like to hear?
2024-12-0800 minSermons - Calvary Community Church"The Last Days" / 2 Timothy 3:1-9 / Jim RosenquistIn verse 1, "The Last Days," may refer to either the time right before the return of Christ, or the days inaugurated by Christ's first coming. We are both in the "last days" and awaiting "the last days" to come. In this context, what are, "the last days."In verses 2-4, what "people" is Paul writing about? Who are they? What word does Paul use to describe these people? Is this unkind? Is it true?In verse 5, what is an example of a form of godliness without its power? What action does Paul direct Timothy to...
2024-11-2500 minSermons - Calvary Community Church"A Great House" / 2 Timothy 2:20-26 / Jim RosenquistIn verses 20-21, how is the church like a great house? What do vessels of gold, silver, wood, and clay represent? How are some for honorable or dishonorable use? How is one responsible for his/her use? How can it change?In verse 22, what traits of youthfulness would hinder a young pastor? What traits does Paul suggest Timothy cultivate? Why?In verses 23, does Paul suggest that we should avoid all controversy? Isn't the gospel controversial? Isn't the truth controversial? Wasn't Paul frequently involved in controversy?In verses 24...
2024-11-1700 minSermons - Calvary Community Church"Remember Jesus" / 2 Timothy 2:8-13 / Jim Rosenquist1 – In verse 8, what about "Jesus Christ risen from the dead" is an essential thing toremember? Why does Paul mention the fact that Jesus descended from David? Whyis that significant to gentile believers?2 – In verses 9-10, why is Paul under arrest, condemned, and waiting execution? Whyis he enduring for the sake of the elect? Who are the elect? How did they becomeelect? What are they elect to?3 – In verses 11-13, in what way have we died with Christ? In what have w...
2024-11-0300 minSermons - Calvary Community Church"Apostolic Succession" / 2Timothy 2:1-7 / Jim Rosenquist1 – The context for this passage is 2 Timothy 1:8-14. What is it about? 2 – What has Timothy learned from Paul? What is he charged to do with what he has learned? 3 – Who are the recipients to whom Timothy is to pass on this information? What qualities should they have? What is their obligation? 4 – Timothy is given three examples to follow: soldier, athlete and farmer. What qualities do each demonstrate that helps Timothy with his task? 5 – Why does Paul tell Timothy to "think over...
2024-10-2000 minSermons - Calvary Community Church"Shame by Association" / 2 Timothy 1:8-18 / Jim Rosenquist1 – In verse 8, why might we feel ashamed of our church, of other cultures, and of Christ? 2 – Why might early Christians felt shame by association with Paul? Why might Christians in China or Islamic countries not want to be identified with other Christians? 3 - In what way is shame a form of suffering? 4 – In verse 9, how did we come to salvation? When was our salvation secured? Explain sovereign grace, pre-existent grace, and visable grace. 5 – In verse 10, if Christ a...
2024-10-1300 minSermons - Calvary Community Church"Passing the Baton" / 2 Timothy 1:1-7 / Jim Rosenquist1 – How are Paul's circumstances different as he writes 2 Timothy from when he wrote 1 Timothy? What has changed? How are Timothy's circumstances different? What is happening in the Roman Empire as Paul writes this letter? What new responsibilities does Paul give Timothy? How will Timothy be able to do these things? 2 – In verses 3-5, what does Paul say about Timothy's heritage? How is this helpful? What does Paul suggest that connects the gospel of Jesus Christ with the old testament? How far back does it go?
2024-10-0600 minSermons - Calvary Community Church"Post Scriptum" / 1 Tim 6:17-20 / Jim Rosenquist1 - In verse 17, Does scripture condemn riches? In verse 6:9, what is the product of desiring to be rich? What charge does Paul give to the rich? Why would wealth be an uncertainty? Why would wealthy people think themselves superior to the poor? In what way? 2 - In verse 18, what two things does Paul tell wealthy people to do? Why would wealthy Christians rather give money than service? If you give money away, won't you be less rich? 3 - In verse 19, what does Paul suggest is a good investment in the future...
2024-09-2900 minSermons - Calvary Community Church"Man of God" / 1 Timothy 6:11-16 / Jim Rosenquist1 - Why would Paul calling Timothy a "man of God" be encouraging to him? How does this title relate to Timothy's assignment? What qualifies one to be called a "man of God?" 2 - a - Paul tells Timothy flee, from what? Why? Where else are we told to flee from sin? As opposed to what? Consider the story of Joseph and Potifer's wife, (Gen 39) How is his fleeing an illustration for us? b - What are we encouraged to follow (pursue?) c – In verse 12, how is our te...
2024-09-2300 minSermons - Calvary Community Church"Can't Get No Satisfaction" / 1 Tim 6:3-10 / Jim Rosenquist In verse 3, What is the essence of, "sound words of our Lord Jesus Christ?" What, "different doctrines," about Christ are being presented today? Why do people follow these?In verses 4-5, what characterizes false teachers? How do some make Christianity profitable? Why does it work?In verses 6-8, what, "great gain," does godliness bring?" What is godliness? Why doesn't prosperity produce contentment?In verse 9, what kind of temptations and snares are the result of the desire to get rich? Why are poor people not...
2024-09-1500 minSermons - Calvary Community Church"Honor Those You Serve" / 1 Tim 6:1-2 / Jim Rosenquist How was slavery in the Roman Empire different from 19th century America? How was it alike? What was good about slavery in Roman times? Why might someone choose to be a slave? What is essentially wrong with slavery? 2. In verse 1, writing to slaves of non-Christian masters, what attitude and behavior does scripture advocate? What are 2 reasons for this? 3. In verse 2, writing to slaves of Christian masters, what attitude and behavior is required? Why? 4. Why is...
2024-09-0800 minSermons - Calvary Community Church"Practical Presbyterians" / 1 Timothy 5:17-25 / Jim Rosenquist1. What does presbyterian mean? What’s the difference between a ruling and a teachingelder?2. The context is about showing honor to the unique members of the family in the church. How do we show honor to our elders, both teaching and ruling?3. In verses 17-18 what is the reason we pay our church staff? What guidelines are given?4. Why are elders given special protection regarding accusations? What is at stake? Why are they especially exposed? What principles should guide our actions?5. What word of caution does Paul give us...
2024-09-0100 minSermons - Calvary Community Church"Brothers and Sisters" / 1 Timothy 5:1-16 / Jim Rosenquist1.What are some of the metaphors the Bible uses to describe the church? What metaphor is Paul using in this paragraph? 2. In verses 1-2, what reasons can you think of for Paul's directive in the way Timothy treats church members: older men, younger men, older women, younger women? How does this apply to our church culture?3. According to verses 3-8, what is the church's responsibility toward widows, orphans, single moms, etc? What conditions apply? What is different in our time and culture? 4. In verses 9-15...
2024-08-1900 minSermons - Calvary Community Church"Use it or Lose it" / 1 Timothy 4:11-16 / Jim Rosenquist1. In verse 11, Paul tells Timothy to, "command these things." What things? Why is he soforceful?2. In verse 12, why might the church in Ephesus look down on Timothy? What issues werethey dealing with that they might not respect Timothy or agree with him? How was Timothyto earn their respect? 3. What does Paul say should be Timothy’s primary interest as a pastor? What are some of the spiritual gifts God gave the church? How might they be useful today?4. How does one discern what gift he ha...
2024-08-1100 minSermons - Calvary Community Church"The Perfect Pastor" / 1 Timothy 4:6-10 / Jim Rosenquist1. 1 & 2 Timothy and Titus are known as the Pastoral Epistles because Paul is writing to advise, instruct and encourage two young pastors. Why is it profitable for us to study this? How can his advice be applied to our lives?2. In verse 6 Paul refers to Timothy as a “good servant”, using the word deacon. Where else has he used this term? What makes a minister “good”? What makes a Christian “good”?3. Paul advocates training in godliness, similar to physical training. How is it similar? What is it’s value? How is it unlike “let go and let God”? What i...
2024-08-0400 minSermons - Calvary Community Church"Diabolical" / 1 Timothy 4:1-5 / Jim Rosenquist1. See verses 1-2. Why do some people leave the church and renounce Jesus? What is the source and who are the agents? What describes the character of these false Christians?2. Why is sex and food the issue of debate? What’s at stake? Why insist on it for others? Why is this falsehood so close to the truth?3. What is the safeguard and antidote for this poison?4. Why is such apostasy and false teaching diabolical?
2024-07-0100 minSermons - Calvary Community Church"The Mystery" / 1 Timothy 3:14-16 / Jim Rosenquist1. v 15. What does Paul mean, “household of God” and “church of the living God?” What are some practical applications to this fact? See Hebrews 10:24. Why is watching TV church or cyber church insufficient for the Christian?2. v 16. How is a “mystery” in scripture different from “mystery” novels or movies? What is Paul suggesting by the term, “mystery of godliness?” What are some of the “mysteries” of God’s plan of redemption?3. What is mysterious or significant about Christ manifested in the flesh? How is the Holy Spirit involved in the incarnation and resurrection? What is the command and promise in...
2024-06-2400 minSermons - Calvary Community Church"Servant Leaders" / 1 Timothy 3:8-13 / Jim Rosenquist1. How are the qualifications for deacons similar or different from elders? Why?2. What is the, “mystery of the faith?” (v9)3. How are deacons first “tested?”4. May women serve as deacons? Why? Why not?5. What two rewards are promised to deacons? (v13) In what way do we all “serve” similar to deacons?
2024-06-1700 minSermons - Calvary Community Church"Above Reproach" / 1 Timothy 3:1-7 / Jim Rosenquist1. How does one become a pastor or an elder?2. What does it mean to be ‘above reproach’? Is anyone without serious sin?3. Look at each of the qualifications in this passage. Is this meant to be a generalization where a person is rated on a continuum or are these specific qualities, each a disqualifier?4. What is the duty of the congregation regarding selecting elders? How is this done? When should a man be rejected as an elder?5. What is Satan’s strategy in attacking the leaders of the church? How should we pra...
2024-06-0900 minSermons - Calvary Community Church"Gender Studies" / 1 Timothy 2:1-15 / Jim Rosenquist1. In verses 1-2, Paul urges prayer for all men. How can one pray for every man? Why pray for a derelict government leader?2. If God desires all men to be saved, why aren’t they? Is God’s sovereignty limited? See verse 4.3. What is the job of a mediator? Why does Jesus need to be both a man and God? Is there another way to be saved?4. In verses 8-10, what does lifting holy hands in prayer communicate? Why is this uniquely difficult for men? How is this an outward expression of an inwa...
2024-06-0200 minSermons - Calvary Community Church"The Good Fight" / 1 Timothy 1:12-20 / Jim Rosenquist1. Not all fights are bad. What makes a fight good?2. In verses 12-14, what three things is Paul thankful for?3. Refer to verses 15-16. Why does Paul say he is, “the chief of sinners?” What does he mean? Is this false humility? Is he being self deprecating? Is he serious? Is that a healthy Christian attitude? Why might others (you) say or think this?4. In verse 17, what is Paul trying to convey in this verse about God? What is he saying about how we should praise God?5. What “good fights” should we be en...
2024-05-2600 minSermons - Calvary Community Church"Truth Matters" / 1 Timothy 1:1-11 /Jim Rosenquist1. How did Paul become an Apostle? What is it? See v1.2. Who is Timothy? See v1.3. In verses 3-7, what does Paul charge Timothy to do?4. What hints do we see of the false teacher’s message? What is so dangerous about their teaching? How confident are they? Why might it be an attractive message?5. What are some contemporary examples of these teachers or their message in our culture? Why is it so important to be on the look out for these guys?6. How do we recognize error? See ve...
2024-04-2700 minSermons - Calvary Community Church"Theology of Work" / 2 Thessalonians 3:6-15 / Jim Rosenquist1. Why would a genuine Christian need to be exhorted to practice a good work ethic?2. Was work a consequence of the fall? Cross reference Genesis 2.3. In verse 6, what authority or forcefulness does Paul use to reinforce a Christian work ethic?4. See verses 7-10. What example did Paul display for Christians working?5. In verses 11-12, why might those “not busy” become “busybodies?” What action does Paul direct Christians to have toward the idle Christian? With what force? To what effect? For what reason?6. Refer to verse 13. What attitude does Paul direct h...
2024-04-2000 minSermons - Calvary Community Church"Breakthrough" / 2 Thessalonians 3:1-5 / Jim Rosenquist1. Refer to verses 1-2. Paul has been praying for the Thessalonians, now he asks for prayer from them. Why? Where is he when he asks? What are the specific challenges? Cross reference Acts 18:4-11.2. Paul often asks the church to pray for him. Why? See Romans 15:30-32, Ephesians 6:19-23, Colossians 4:3, 1 Thessalonians 5:25, Philippians 1:19 and 2 Corinthians 1:9-11.3. According to this passage (and others) why is there no such thing as the Lone Ranger Christian? What do we need from other believers? How do we obtain it?4. In verse 3, what are some things the Bible specifically...
2024-04-1200 minSermons - Calvary Community Church"Seeing Is Believing" / John 20:1-9 / Jim Rosenquist ##Notice - Sermon is cut short at 15:221. See verses 1-2. If Jesus could pass through walls (v5) and closed doors (v19), then why was the stone rolled away from the grave entrance?2. Jesus told the disciples that he would rise from the dead on the third day (Matthew 17:22), yet no one expected Jesus to be resurrected. What did Mary Magdalene conclude? Why was everyone initially doubtful about the resurrection?3. Refer to verses 3-8. What did John initially see in the tomb from the outside? Once inside what additional observations did he make? What else did he see? What convinced John, without seeing...
2024-03-2900 min
Marketing Then & Now: A Talk-and-tell with BozellInfluencer Marketing (Part 2): How the Henry Doorly Zoo & Aquarium Used Influencers to Achieve Wild SuccessJoin us for another deep dive into marketing strategy in part two of our series on influencer marketing. In this episode, host Jim Minge explores how the #1 ranked zoo in the nation – Omaha’s Henry Doorly Zoo & Aquarium – leverages social media personalities to expand its reach, captivate audiences and increase visitor numbers. You’ll hear from Mandy Rosenquist, the Zoo’s vice president of marketing, communications and events, and Jacey Kallsen, communications manager, to discuss how they’ve transformed influencer marketing into a vital piece of the Zoo’s advertising strategy. Discover how they choose influencers, learn about their content guidel...
2024-02-0828 min
The ITSPmagazine PodcastDebating CISO Accountability: Inside the SolarWinds SEC Case | A Conversation with Jim Routh and Michael Reese | Cybersecurity Insights Podcast with Matthew RosenquistGuests: Jim Routh | https://www.linkedin.com/in/jmrouth/Michael Reese | https://www.linkedin.com/in/michael-w-reese/Host: Matthew RosenquistOn ITSPmagazine 👉 https://www.itspmagazine.com/itspmagazine-podcast-radio-hosts/matthew-rosenquist______________________Episode SponsorsAre you interested in sponsoring an ITSPmagazine Channel?👉 https://www.itspmagazine.com/sponsor-the-itspmagazine-podcast-network______________________Episode IntroductionThe SEC case against SolarWinds and its CISO has been one of the most passionate topics all, spawning heated discussions in the hallways of CISOs across the country and globe, often bifurcating cybersec...
2023-12-091h 15
Cybersecurity Insights PodcastDebating CISO Accountability: Inside the SolarWinds SEC Case | A Conversation with Jim Routh and Michael Reese | Cybersecurity Insights Podcast with Matthew RosenquistGuests: Jim Routh | https://www.linkedin.com/in/jmrouth/Michael Reese | https://www.linkedin.com/in/michael-w-reese/Host: Matthew RosenquistOn ITSPmagazine 👉 https://www.itspmagazine.com/itspmagazine-podcast-radio-hosts/matthew-rosenquist______________________Episode SponsorsAre you interested in sponsoring an ITSPmagazine Channel?👉 https://www.itspmagazine.com/sponsor-the-itspmagazine-podcast-network______________________Episode IntroductionThe SEC case against SolarWinds and its CISO has been one of the most passionate topics all, spawning heated discussions in the hallways of CISOs across the country and globe, often bifurcating cybersec...
2023-12-091h 15
Murder Shelf Book Club PodcastEpisode 28 Trace Evidence by Bruce Henderson Pt 2- Hunting the HunterPart 2: The frustrated detectives hunker down to work what little evidence they have from the bodies of the young women slain by the I-5 strangler. Working closely with the criminalists who provide the forensic science, more bodies are discovered that exhibit the 'non-functional cutting" ritual unique to this serial killer. Once the killer is identified, how do they get enough evidence to arrest him before he kills again? Join Jill as she tells the story of Detectives Kay Maulsby, Vito Bertocchini, Stan Reed, Pete Rosenquist, Jim Watson, and Lt Ray Biondi as they work the twists and turns hunting the...
2021-09-021h 41Murder Shelf Book Club PodcastEpisode 27 Trace Evidence By Bruce Henderson Pt 1- The Elusive KillerPart 1: A gut-twisting behind the scenes police investigation story of the missing women, that triggers a realization that a serial killer is at work. With twists and turns, law enforcement hunts for the elusive killer, who shows no signs of stopping. How many will die, as Lt Ray Biondi, Vito Bertocchini, Pete Rosenquist, Stan Reed, Harry Machen, Bob Bell, and Jim Streeter begin to gather the evidence and work through the suspect list of hundreds? This is Jill's favorite true crime book—and that's saying a LOT. Source material for the Trace Evidence trilogy is on Ji...
2021-08-191h 25
Tinder TalesJim Search "The Worst of All Men" Episode 77Welcome to Tinder Tales! This is my podcast about the best and worst of Online Dating. Listen to my guest Comedian and Podcaster Jim Search as we talk about the 5,000 different ways you can mess with a catfisher and turning the whole experience into a play(wut)!
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Follow Jim on twitter at @JimSearch and check out his play about this whole experience at The Tank, 312 West 36th Street in Manhattan on September 27th 7 PM & 9 PM and at The PIT, 123 East 24th Street October 9th 8pm. Tumblr about the whole experience rig...
2017-08-3100 min
snowmobilingpodcastJIM DIMMERMAN and FRANS ROSENQUISTJIM DIMMERMAN and FRANS ROSENQUISTShare and Like on FB Follow on SoundCloud Subscribe on ITunes.Hal Armstrong joins us talking with Two Legends from the 70 and 80s Sno Pro Era.Both Jim Dimmerman and Frans Rosenquist had Top Privateer careers on Leafspring SuperStock sleds.The Two got Tapped to race on the Top Factory sleds featuring the First generation of IFS sleds , hear about there development roles on the Oval sleds that would find there way to consumer sleds.
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