Watch the full video of the Calvary Christian Academy students performing the Armed Forces Medley and Pastor Phil’s teaching on 2 Chronicles 34
In honor of all the men and women who have served our country, The Calvary Christian Academy at Calvary Chapel Reno-Sparks performed the Armed Forces Medley this past Sunday. Together with the congregation, they applauded the veterans who had served in different branches of the military.
Thank you to all the veterans who have offered their courage, their skills, and their sacrifices to protect and defend the United States of America.
After the students performed their tribute to the Armed Forces this past Sunday, Pastor Phil McKay reminded us of the importance of being a nation who turns to the Lord, titling his sermon, “Recipe for Restoring a Nation.”
Pastor Phil taught about King Josiah. Even though Josiah was young, inexperienced, and had terrible examples set by his father; he chose to seek the Lord. And he did what was right in the sight of the LORD, and walked in the ways of his father David; he did not turn aside to the right hand or to the left. 2 Chronicles 34:2
“Firstly, we need to return to God. We need to come back to the God of our fathers.” Pastor Phil reminded us, “Secondly, we need to reprioritize the role of the church. Thirdly, we need to rediscover God’s Word as our guide. We need to study it daily. We need to recognize its role in our life; recognizing its authority over us. Fourthly, we need to renew our commitment to following Jesus Christ.”
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