Calvary Christian Center Yuba City Podcast
Love like Jesus. Live like Jesus. Lead like Jesus. As followers of Christ, this is the focus and commitment of Calvary Christian Center in Yuba City, CA. Join us each week as Pastor Michael A. Ciociola delivers challenging and encouraging messages, casting the vision and leading the way as we press on toward the goal!
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604 episodes
Ride or Die
When God's perfect loyalty to us fills us - it calls out the warrior in us. When we respond with faith, the Spirit ignites our courage. We don’t just survive the battle—we become fierce, unshakable, ready to storm the Gates of Hell, and stand f...
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It is High Time
Observing the times and upside down values - law breaking is called good. Good is called evil. Rumors of wars. Looks like we’d better know what time it is!
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Be-Attitudes in the New Year
Jesus made it clear that in His Kingdom, it's all about this: Who are we BE-coming? He opened His masterful Sermon on the Mount, which defined in detail Kingdom living, with BE-Attitudes: The attitudes (mindset/perspectives) that shape who we A...
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Fresh Enthusiasm for Jesus
It's time for passion to come back! To have fire return to our praise and get louder and louder, like blind Bartemeus, until our breakthrough happens! It's time to return to passion of our first love for Jesus! Join us Sunday morning as P...
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First in the New Year
There are many distractions tugging for our attention and the most important matter is often left neglected. So the call is to recalibrate. Realign. Join us as we gain Biblical perspective for the unknown journey ahead.
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Do You Hear What I Hear?
What a privilege to know that we serve a God who hears us when we call!! But... are we hearing HIM when He speaks to us?? What if God asked us the questions in the Christmas song: "Do you hear what I hear, see what I see, know what ...
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A Family Christmas
Join us for a special service, highlighting our Calvary Kids, families and a special devotional conversation with the Ciociola Family.
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Christmas is About Jesus
Jesus changed everything!! And when we make Christmas all about Him instead of all that the world makes it to be... He changes everything about it! Jesus came for a very specific purpose - and if He had not come, there would be no h...
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Worship Like the Angels
The mighty angels who live and worship 24 hours a day in the fiery presence of God and His throne room - can teach us a thing or two about how He is to be worshiped! Join us for a powerful message Sunday morning as Pastor C takes us to Is...
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The Forceful Seize It
Jesus made it clear: His Kingdom is not for the passive, but for those who take it by force. Joshua taught his commanders the same lesson - how to draw their swords, confront their enemy, ask for help - and to put their feet on the necks of the...
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My Attitude Will Determine My Future
Attitude. Very much on display these days. If you love the Lord, the enemy will bring resistance to your life. But remember, everything you’re going through is training for where He’s taking you.
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Awakening the Giant
Daily the church faces what the 10 spies perceived about themselves. We are insignificant, unimportant. But God sees in us what He has invested. Because His Spirit dwells in us, we ride with the Greater One. There is a spiritual giant awakening...
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So What's the Difference?
This weekend, 10's of thousands will be celebrating a religion this weekend.. and some may not be sure that there isn't a huge difference between theirs and ours. After all they follow only one "god", right? Some even in Christianity are hearin...
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Get Your Enthusiasm Back
God is looking for those enthusiastic about His Son. A people in pursuit of His Presence.
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Breaking a Downward Spiral
One of our greatest battles is with our thought life. Thoughts are like seeds we plant. They will grow and bear fruit. Today we will learn how our Lord will help us to make the needed turnaround - and break the downward spirals!
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Warrior Ethos: No Retreat
For a long time, the Church has been fighting in Defense Mode - but that's not what we were placed here to do: God intends that we fight on the Offense! The Warrior Ethos is one of fighting to win - without retreat! Today Pastor Michael w...
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How Do We Recover from Losses?
Jesus reminds us: “In this world you will have trouble.” Often we incur losses. How do we recover from our setbacks? As one song asks, “How do you mend a broken heart?” Join us as we find 4 keys for recovery after a setback or loss.
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We Are in the End of Days
Heartbreaking events around us and throughout the world are birth pains indicating the return of Jesus. Join us as we unpack Jesus’ perspectives about His return. Let there be a spiritual awakening throughout our nation.
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How it Ends
In Isaiah 40, we see a beautiful invitation that is given to the nation of Israel AND to each of us personally. It's an invitation to leave behind the past, the struggles, the pain and challenges - and to experience His comfort and His renewal....
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Managing Anger
Everyone who comes to Jesus - arrives with baggage. Our baggage is what flips us out. Jesus wants you to roll your messes over onto Him. You’re more than a conqueror, you are a victor.
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Perseverance Brings Your Answer
Perseverance can be a challenge in a culture of impatience. We live in a microwave culture but serve a slow cooker God. So we wonder why all our prayers aren’t instantly answered. Today we will get a glimpse into how Heaven processes our prayer...
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