Calvary Christian Center
Calvary Christian Center founded by Bishop Pastor R.L. (Bob) Sharp June
1999, the first service held Sunday, July 4, 1999, and since that
time God has added to the church daily.
We are a Spirit-filled church, preaching and teaching the Word of
God, just as the Apostles. Pastor Sharp believes that the time
is now to wake up and not just have church, but we need to have the
anointing and power that the apostles had like the book of Acts.
For that same anointing and power did not stop, the church stopped
seeking, wanting, and desiring God's presence.
Now's the time for us to completely sell out to Jesus, by telling
the lost about Jesus not only by mouth, but also by actions, for we
are not perfect, just forgiven by a God that is perfect.
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Where there is no Vision
For over 40 years of ministry, it has been the vision of Dr.
Sharp that his calling was more than preaching several times a week,
visiting those with needs, reaching out to the lost and tending the
flock. It is his belief that ministry is more than building
buildings, assembling the congregation and winning a few to Jesus.
With this feeling came the call to do all of the above, but to also
raise up, train and teach, from the cradle to adulthood, workers for
the Kingdom of God.
It is through this vision, in the past, that has led to children's ministry
of ChildCare and Christian schools. Also, with ministerial training
classes, and various teaching-training sessions that help equip, and
enable those with a burden to answer the calling in their lives.
This vision is being unfolded daily in Calvary Christian Center,
Angel's in Waitin' Heart of Calvary Luke 14:21 Street Ministry,
Branch of Hope Jail Ministry, and Matt
25:36 Prison Ministries.
Our Vision
Go ye therefore, and teach all nations ...
Matt 28:19
Go ye into all the world, and preach the gospel to every creature.
Mk 16:15
The commandment given by Jesus is direct and inclusive of all who
would follow Him. It is this call that manifests itself as the
driving force and foundation of AWIM. We must teach and preach the
'Good News of Jesus Christ' to the world. The world starts in our
own homes, proceeds to our community, our areas, states, country and
then to the entirety of mankind.
Our Methods
I am made all things to all men, that I
might by all means save some. I Cor 9:22
We live in a diverse and challenging world today. To reach an
entire world, we must incorporate whatever means and technology
available to us. We must continue to use the time proven methods
that have brought results, while blending in the
advantages of today's miracles of communication. We
believe that no man comes to God except the spirit draw him. Our
directive is to propagate the Spirit and the Word by any possible
way made available to us. This starts with door to door canvassing
and street ministry and spans to international evangelical crusades,
video and internet ministries, online Bible education and whatever
is invented next.
Our Message
- We believe in one God who is eternal in His existence, Triune in His manifestation, being Father, Son and Holy Ghost AND that He is Sovereign and Absolute in His authority.
I Timothy 3:16, Ephesians 4:4 & Colossians 2:9
- We believe in the Father who is God Himself, Creator of the universe.
Gen 1:1; John 1:1
- We believe that Jesus is the Flesh of God.
Col 2:9
- We believe that Jesus suffered, died, was buried, and rose from the dead for our total salvation
Luke 3:21-22; Philippians 2:5-11
- We believe that Jesus is the Way, the Truth, and the Life. No one comes to the Father except through Him
John 3:36; John 3:31-32; John 14:6
- We believe in the Holy Spirit who is God indwelling, empowering and regenerating the believer. This Holy Spirit is called the Comforter. The Spirit of Truth
John 14:17, 14:26
- We believe that the blood of Jesus Christ atones for our sins and iniquity. It is through His shed blood that we are saved, healed and set free from bondage and the forces of darkness
Romans 5:9-11; Ephesians 1:7; Revelation 12:11
- We believe that every believer must have a personal and intimate relationship with Jesus Christ, for apart from Him we can do nothing. Each person has a ministry from God that no one else can fill. We are to instruct, teach, exhort, and admonish believers in the ways of God
John 15:1-5; Hebrews 13:5-6
- We believe that the Bible is the true infallible Word of God, which cleanses our souls. It holds the words of eternal life and the keys of the Kingdom of God. The Bible shows us God's principles and standards for living; and it is the food that sustains us in all circumstances
John 1:14; 2 Timothy 3: 16-17; 1 John 2:5-6
- We believe that we are to wash and renew our minds daily by the Word of God.
Titus 3:5 & Ephesians 5:26
- We must learn His ways and exchange our way of thinking for His. We are to be conformed to the Kingdom of God by the molding and shaping of His Hands
Romans 12:1-2; Ephesians 4:23-29; Philippians 4:8
- We believe in justification by faith. We believe that salvation is free and apart from any work of man is a result of the sovereign grace of God.
Eph 2:8-9, Gal 5:5, Rom 5:1
- We believe in worshipping the Lord in spirit, song, dance and with the raising of our hands. We believe that we are to praise and worship Him with our whole being
Psalms 150:1-6; John 4:24
- We believe that in Godly living and the pursuit of a holy life should be the goal of every believer.
Heb 12:14, Phil 3:14
- We believe that believers should be water baptized by immersion in the Name of the Lord Jesus Christ for the circumcision of our hearts. It is through baptism that we publicly identify with the death, burial and resurrection of Jesus Christ
Romans 6:3-6; Colossians 2:11-14; Acts 2:38
- We believe that all Christians need to partake of the communion elements which represent the Lord Jesus' body and blood. It is by participating in the Lord's Supper that we proclaim His death until His return
John 6:53-58; 1 Corinthians 11:23-30
- We believe in the Baptism of the Holy Spirit with the sign of speaking in other tongues. We believe that Christians must be filled daily by using the prayer language, but the evidence of the Holy Spirit's indwelling presence is a changed life
Acts 2:4; Ephesians 5:18-21
- We believe in the manifestation of the gifts of the Holy Spirit. He ministers to His people through tongues, interpretation of tongues, prophecy; words of knowledge and wisdom, discerning of spirits, faith, working of miracles, healing, helps and government."
Mark 16:15-18; Acts 5:16; 2 Corinthians 12:1-11
- We believe that it is God's will to heal and deliver His people today as He did in the days of the first Apostles. It is by the stripes of Jesus that we are healed, delivered and made whole. We have authority over sickness, disease, demons, curses, and every circumstance in life
Luke 10:19; 2 Corinthians 10:4-5; 1 Peter 2:24