Here we offer audio recordings of Sunday morning sermons delivered to our congregation during the worship service.  Most have been turned into a weekly radio program heard on WGSN Radio, 90.7 FM.  Available mp3 files may be played on your computer or transferred to a portable device like an Ipod for listening on the go.  Older programs are available only on Compact Disk in high quality audio format.

But Where Is the Lamb?

July 25, 2010 by Dr. Calvin Metcalf.

The message this week was given in preparation of observing the Lord's Supper, or communion, and Doctor Metcalf examines God's instruction to Abraham to sacrifice his own son, Abraham's response to his son's question of "But where is the lamb?" and God's response to Abraham's willingness to obey even this most difficult directive.

WGSN Radio air date: Aug 1, 2010.  Play time: 27 min.
KEYWORDS: communion, Lord's Supper, faith, sacrifice.

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Prodigal Son

July 18, 2010 by Rev. Jim Dampier

This week's message was provided by a guest speaker, the Reverend Jim Dampier, who is going to tell us some new things about a familiar topic.

WGSN Radio air date: July 25, 2010.  Play time: 29 min.
KEYWORDS: lost son, prodigal son, forgiveness, condemnation.

The Covenant of Peace

July 11, 2010 by Dr. Calvin Metcalf.

The potential for conflict is all about us, and we do well when we work at quenching the smoldering embers before they burst into flames of contention.  Blessed are the peacemakers!  How do we become peacemakers?  That is Doctor Metcalf's topic for this evening.

WGSN Radio air date: , 2010.  Play time: 29 min.
KEYWORDS: peace, conflict, reconciliation, responsible, righteous.

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Let Freedom Ring

July 4, 2010 by Dr. Calvin Metcalf.

Freedom is something that we as Americans think we know quite a lot about.  But sometimes our freedom overwhelms us, and our choices do us more harm than good.  How can we avoid this, and use our freedom responsibly?  Let's listen as Doctor Metcalf explains.

WGSN Radio air date: July 11, 2010.  Play time: 29 min.
KEYWORDS: choice, consequences, freedom, responsibility.

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Being Aware of Forgiveness

June 27, 2010 by Dr. Calvin Metcalf.

Even people who are heavily involved in a church can spend their lives unaware of the living Christ in their midst.  They know the stories, they say the words but have never known the true forgiveness of God.

WGSN Radio air date: July 4, 2010.  Play time: 29 min.
KEYWORDS: forgiveness, repentance, forgiving others, forgiving yourself.

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Male Parenthood

June 20, 2010 by Dr. Calvin Metcalf.

Being a good father is hard these days, especially hard for Christian fathers who must deal with the worldly attitudes our children pick up.  How do we cope?  Doctor Metcalf answers that question by taking a deeper look at a familiar story.

WGSN Radio air date: June 27, 2010.  Play time: 29 min.
KEYWORDS: parenting, father, timing, wisdom, grace.

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Spiritual Inferiority Complex

June 13, 2010 by Dr. Calvin Metcalf.

At times, we all have feelings of being inadequate.  One area in which we often devalue ourselves is the matter of our worth to God.  Though WE don't see much spiritual value in ourselves, God does.  Let's listen as Doctor Metcalf explores this topic.

WGSN Radio air date: June 20, 2010.  Play time: 29 min.
KEYWORDS: inferiority, worth, Heaven, promises.

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Dealing With Loneliness

June 6, 2010 by Dr. Calvin Metcalf.

Loneliness is something we all deal with to some degree from time to time, and on occasion can step up to take a major role in our life or someone we know. How can we cope with this desperate loneliness? Let's listen as Doctor Metcalf explains…

WGSN Radio air date: June 13, 2010.  Play time: 29 min.
KEYWORDS: loneliness, belonging, love.

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Death As A Matter Of Grace

May. 31, 2010 by Dr. Calvin Metcalf.

It is normal for us to tend to avoid thinking about, let alone discussing the subject of death.  Mostly because we know little or nothing about what lies beyond it.  But the Bible does tell us quite a lot about death and what lies beyond...

WGSN Radio air date: June 6, 2010.  Play time: 29 min.
KEYWORDS: death, unknown, fear, Jesus.

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A Tie That Binds

May 23, 2010 by Dr. Calvin Metcalf.

Do the cares of your life sometimes make you wish you could crawl under a rock and hide? The urge to run away is a human trait that shows up in all of us at times. But we have ties that bind us to where we are. What are these ties, and why are they important? Let's listen as Dr. Metcalf explains.
WGSN Radio air date: May 30, 2010.  Play time: 28:30 min.
KEYWORDS: home, family, God, country, authority, church, clash, work together, Memorial Day, military.

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In Defense of Adam

May 16, 2010 by Dr. Calvin Metcalf.

Adam was the first human being to be created, he was also one of the first sinners, and he is often remembers just for this.  But what else should we be remembering Adam for? Are there lessons to learn from him?  Let's listen as Doctor Metcalf explores this topic.
WGSN Radio air date: May 23, 2010.  Play time: 29 min.
KEYWORDS: Garden of Eden, Adam, character, God's presence, making peace with pain, proper perspective.

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The Femaleness of Life

May 9, 2010 by Dr. Calvin Metcalf.

What is a Godly woman?  What is the role of women in the Christian church?  What does the bible say about all this?  It has more to say than some will admit, and some of it might surprise you!
WGSN Radio air date: May 16, 2010.  Play time: 29 min.
KEYWORDS: women, mother.

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Hope As A Divine Gift

May 02, 2010 by Dr. Calvin Metcalf.

In this day of economic and political struggle, do you sometimes feel like there is no hope for your future?  Well that is the topic of this message.
WGSN Radio air date: May 9, 2010.  Play time: 29 min.
KEYWORDS: Hope, dreams, bitterness, faith, redemption.

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Will Christianity Survive Technology?

Apr. 25, 2010 by Dr. Calvin Metcalf.

Our modern world is filled with wondrous things, scientific and medical advancements that boggle the mind are announced regularly.  Amid all the fanfare about human achievements, is there room for God?  Is technology becoming our new God, or is God still at the heart of it all?
WGSN Radio air date: May 2, 2010.  KEYWORDS: science, God, openness, advancement, superstition, behavior.

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Encouraging Other People's Dreams

Apr. 18, 2010 by Dr. Calvin Metcalf.

We all have dreams about the way our lives will turn out and about our personal happiness.  We expect others to help us achieve those dreams, or at least to not hinder us.  But we sometimes forget that others have dreams too. How do we play a role in helping others achieve their dreams?  Let's listen as Doctor Metcalf looks at this topic.

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Late For Last Week's Party

Apr. 11, 2010 by Dr. Calvin Metcalf.

We all have moments of doubt, sometimes we even doubt the things of God.  Do you feel guilty when you doubt God?  Should you feel guilty?  Let's listen as Doctor Metcalf explores this topic.
WGSN Radio air date: Apr 18, 2010.  KEYWORDS: doubt, guilt, courage, honesty, conviction.

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The Easter Lesson

Apr. 04, 2010 by Dr. Calvin Metcalf.

What does Easter mean?  For some it marks the start of spring, a holiday of bunny rabbits, chicks and colored eggs; symbols of regeneration and fertility.  For others it is the day we celebrate the very basis of our belief.  What is that?  Let's listen as Dr. Metcalf explains.
WGSN Radio air date: Apr 11, 2010.  KEYWORDS: resurrection, Easter, change, power, commitment.

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Overcoming Crowd Power

Mar. 28, 2010 by Dr. Calvin Metcalf.

We have all had experiences where we give in and go along because everyone around us is.  Have you sometimes regretted it?  Would you like to know how to resist doing it again?  Let's listen as Dr. Metcalf explores this topic.
WGSN Radio air date: April 4th, 2010.  KEYWORDS: individual, confident, self preservation, resolve.

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The Management of Grief

Mar. 21, 2010 by Dr. Calvin Metcalf.

We all have to deal with grief, the death of loved ones is part of living, experiencing loss and set-back in the course of our own life contributes to who we are. Dr. Metcalf offers some biblical advice on how to manage the grief that accompanies these life events.
WGSN Radio air date: March 28, 2010.  KEYWORDS: grief, loss, process, reconciliation.

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Surviving Rejection

Mar. 14, 2010 by Dr. Calvin Metcalf.

Everyone has felt the sting of rejection.  How do you deal with rejection?  How *should* you deal with rejection?  Let's listen as Doctor Metcalf explores this topic.
WGSN Radio air date: Mar. 21, 2010.  KEYWORDS: rejection, anger, hurt, Jesus, forgive.

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From Guilt To Grace

Mar. 07, 2010 by Dr. Calvin Metcalf.

One of Satan's favorite and most effective tools to separate us from God is guilt. He can use our guilt to bludgeon us into thinking that we are unworthy of Gods love and that God has abandoned us. How do we defend ourselves from such an assault? Let's listen as Doctor Metcalf explains.
WGSN Radio air date: Mar 14, 2010.  KEYWORDS: guilt, failure, sins, forgiveness, service.

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What to Do With Anger

Feb. 28, 2010 by Dr. Calvin Metcalf.
If you had a festering sore on your arm would you just wear a long sleeve shirt to cover it, or would you try to heal it?  Anger is like that sore.
WGSN Radio air date: Mar 7, 2010.  KEYWORDS: anger,self image, reconciliation, courage.

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Is Anger A Sin?

Feb. 21, 2010 by Dr. Calvin Metcalf.

Do you get angry?  Of course you do, we all do, it's part of being human.  Do you wonder whether losing your temper brings God's disfavor upon you?  Let's listen as Doctor Metcalf explores this topic.
WGSN Radio air date: Feb 28th, 2010.  KEYWORDS: anger, rage, wrath, retaliation.

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Being A Valentine

Feb. 14, 2010 by Dr. Calvin Metcalf.

Do you know how to love others? It's not as easy as you might think, but The Apostle Paul gives us some excellent pointers in doing it right. Let's listen as Doctor Metcalf explores these and gives us some history on the recently celebrated Valentines Day.
WGSN Radio air date: Feb 21, 2010.  KEYWORDS: Valentine, love, others, courage, humility, kindness, protective.

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Love Is A Family Need

Feb. 7, 2010 by Dr. Calvin Metcalf.

Since Calvin was away on personal business this week we are offering a reprise of a past sermon that is suitable for this time of year.
WGSN Radio air date: Feb. 14, 2010.  KEYWORDS: love, husband, wife, parents, child, God, relationships.

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Our God, A Consuming Fire

Jan. 24, 2010 by Dr. Calvin Metcalf.

What sort of mental image do you have of God?  How should we see God?  Let's listen as Doctor Metcalf tells us more about this.
WGSN Radio air date: Jan 31, 2010.  KEYWORDS: God, Mount Sinai, Moses, present, laws, all-mighty, healing, worship.

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Be Still and Know

Jan. 17, 2010 by Dr. Calvin Metcalf.

We live a hurry-up existence, rushing about to do things, in our haste to speed through life, we often lose the very meaning of life.  Do you feel stressed, pressed upon to do more, in less time, then rush on to the next task?  This isn't how it was supposed to be.  Let's listen as Doctor Metcalf explains.
WGSN Radio air date: Jan 24, 2010.  KEYWORDS: rush, hurry, life.

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Measuring Ourselves for the New Year

Jan. 03, 2010 by Dr. Calvin Metcalf.

We've just begun a new month, a new year and a new decade.  This is a great time for us to look at the path we have traveled, where we are now and where we want to go.  Let's listen as Dr. Metcalf tells us more about this.
WGSN Radio air date: Jan 10, 2010.  KEYWORDS: New year, goals, trust, sorrow, prejudice, confidence.

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The Magi

Dec. 27, 2009 by Rev. Jim Dampier.

Our guest speaker offers a closer look at some misconceptions concerning our Christmas celebration.
KEYWORDS: magi, wise men, Bethlehem .

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Oh, Little Town of Bethlehem

Dec. 20, 2009 by Dr. Calvin Metcalf.

You know that Bethlehem is where Jesus was born, that several songs have been written about that, and that Bethlehem still exists today and is a popular tourist destination. But did you know that Bethlehem has historical significance beyond the birth of Christ? Let's listen as Dr. Metcalf explains.
WGSN Radio air date: Jan 3, 2010.  KEYWORDS: Bethlehem, birth of Jesus, love, peace.

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Joy To The World

Dec 13, 2009 by Dr. Calvin Metcalf.

This time of the year is generally considered a time of joyous expectation when people set aside their differences and get along, a time of brotherhood and peace.  And yet Christians are often viewed by The World as the most somber and un-joyful people around.  Why is that?
WGSN Radio air date: Dec. 20, 2009. KEYWORDS: joy, contentment, sadness, hurt, gift from God.

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Christmas Cantata

Dec. 06, 2009 by Newport Presbyterian Choir and friends.

This week we'll break from the usual mold for this program and present the Christmas Cantata "The First Noel".  We open with "Once Upon a December" sung by Krissy Hines and will include vocal solos by Jennifer Lindsey, Emmy Owens, Brandon Denton and a benediction by little Autumn Miller.  The director and pianist is Teresa Robertson.  Merry Christmas!
WGSN Radio air date: Dec 13, 2009.  KEYWORDS: Christmas, music, cantata, noel.

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Christmas Is For Christians Too

Nov. 29, 2009 by Dr. Calvin Metcalf.

Do we, as Christians, always project the spiritual side of Christmas as we ought, or do we sometimes get caught-up and distracted by the world's version of the holiday?  Let's listen as Doctor Metcalf explores this topic.
WGSN Radio air date: Dec. 6th, 2009.  File size: 19.9 MB. Play time: 29 min.
KEYWORDS: Christmas, gifts, forgiveness, love.

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Thank God and Take Courage

Nov. 22, 2009 by Dr. Calvin Metcalf.

At this time of year we turn our thoughts to the Thanksgiving holiday. For some this just means a table laden with good things to eat, but for many of us it is also a reminder that we are to be thankful for the blessings of God.
WGSN Radio air date: , 2009.  File size: 19.8 MB. Play time: 29 min.
KEYWORDS: Thanksgiving, being thankful, courage, life, world, people.

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Poking Holes in the Darkness

Nov. 15, 2009 by Dr. Calvin Metcalf.

Jesus tells us through the bible that we, as Christians, are "the light of the world". One of our tasks as followers of Jesus is to help dispel the darkness of ignorance and despair that we find all round us. Let's listen as Dr. Metcalf explains more about this.
WGSN Radio air date: Nov, 22 2009.  File size: 19.7 MB. Play time: 29 min.
KEYWORDS: despair, depression, good news, witnessing, positive, joyful, faith, God's plan.

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Temptation As Opportunity

Nov. 8, 2009 by Dr. Calvin Metcalf.

Temptation wears many masks and is devious in its pursuit of us. It has stalked humankind since the beginning of time. How should we deal with temptation; should we deny its existence, hide from it in some monastic fortress, or is there a better way? Let's listen as Dr. Metcalf explores what the bible says about temptation.
WGSN Radio air date: Nov. 15, 2009.  File size: 19.9 MB. Play time: 29 min.
KEYWORDS: temptation, spiritual strength, faith, sharing.

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Prayer

Nov. 1, 2009 by Dr. Calvin Metcalf.

Probably the greatest need of any church is that it's members become a praying people so they can appropriate the power of God into their lives individually and as a congregation.  What kind of prayer should we offer, when should we pray, how should we pray, and for what should we pray?  Let's listen as Dr. Metcalf explores these issues.
WGSN Radio air date: Nov 8, 2009.  File size: 19.9 MB. Play time: 29 min.
KEYWORDS: prayer, wisdom, strength, faith, fullness.

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Lord of Our Livelihood

From the Archives by Dr. Calvin Metcalf.

Are you happy with the job you have? Our work consumes a large part of our lives. A wholesome attitude toward our work will contribute to a wholesome attitude toward life in general. Do you see your work as something you're forced to do, or a blessing? Let's listen as Doctor Metcalf helps us look at our work in the light of the Lordship of Jesus.
WGSN Radio air date: Oct 18, 2009.  File size: 17.4 MB. Play time: 25 min.
KEYWORDS: occupation, work, ambition, fullfillment.

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From the Archives Waiting For Better Times by Dr. Calvin Metcalf.
In this time of national economic difficulty it is easy for us to find things to use as excuses for not doing the things we know we should. Many have gone into a sort of mourning over their economic losses and have, as the bible puts it, hung their harps in the willow tree and refuse to sing.
WGSN Radio air date: Oct. 11th, 2009.  File size: 19.9 MB. Play time: 29 min.
KEYWORDS: hard times, exile, work, faith, future.

Sept. 27, 2009 Pursuing the Full Gospel by Dr. Calvin Metcalf.
As with so many things in our lives, if we do not embrace a broad spectrum, well rounded view of God as we endeavor to become the Christians God wants up to be, we can end up presenting, and living, a lopsided image of Christ.  What do we need to watch out for to prevent this?
WGSN Radio air date: Oct. 4, 2009.  File size: 19.0 MB. Play time: 28 min.
KEYWORDS: judgment, wrath, love, works, balance.

From The Archives Feeling Good About Yourself by Dr. Calvin Metcalf.
When you look into the mirror, do you like the person you see looking back at you?  One of the greatest goals in life is to be what we are and become what we are capable of becoming.  To do this, it is vitally important that we like yourselves.  But what if we don't? Let's listen as Doctor Metcalf offers some encouragement&
WGSN Radio air date: Sept 27th, 2009.  File size: 19.9 MB. Play time: 29 min.
KEYWORDS: inferiority, insecurity, superiority, self worth, emotional health.

Sept. 13, 2009 Take My Life and Let It Be by Dr. Calvin Metcalf.
One of the most imposing challenges of the Christian Life is the ability to be consistent in what we say and what we do. We aspire to be Godly, but our lives often reflect that which is ungodly. How do we detect and correct Spiritual Divergence? Let's listen as Dr. Metcalf explains&
WGSN Radio air date: Sept. 20, 2009.  File size: 19.9 MB. Play time: 29 min.
KEYWORDS: consistency, strength, courage, seeing God, spiritual.

From the Archives Work As Worry or Worship by Dr. Calvin Metcalf.
Our "work" is whatever we do in life, whether we draw a salary from it or not.  The real world has many ways of frustrating the sense of ambition, fulfillment and accomplishment that we should derive from our efforts.  How can we deal with these stumbling blocks?  Let's listen as Doctor Metcalf explains.
WGSN Radio air date: Sept 13, 2009.  File size: 19.9 MB. Play time: 29 min.
KEYWORDS: work, job, career, ambition, fulfillment, contentment, self-worth, obedience.

Aug. 30, 2009 Let God Be God by Dr. Calvin Metcalf.
The term "god" can be used to describe the specific being that exists in His own right; the one true and living God, or it can be used to refer to something or someone who we make most important in our lives.  How can we tell the difference?  Let's listen as Dr. Metcalf explores this topic.
WGSN Radio air date: Sept 6, 2009.  File size: 19.5 MB. Play time: 28.5 min.
KEYWORDS: God,idol,lives,.

Aug. 23, 2009 Learning To Live With Hope by Dr. Calvin Metcalf.
Our world proposes many obstacles to our spiritual survival, many of us live with situations that, when viewed from a human perspective, make it tempting for us to give up. But, God did not make us to be quitters. He created us with a marvelous ability to hope, to hunger for fulfillment of His promise. How do we fend off despair and tap into this divine hope? Let's listen as Dr. Metcalf explains.
WGSN Radio air date: Aug 30, 2009.  File size: 19.8 MB. Play time: 29 min.
KEYWORDS: hope, confidence, expectations, love, opportunity, evil.

Aug. 16, 2009 Dipper & Buckets by Dr. Calvin Metcalf.
There are a lot of dippers out there trying to get into our buckets, and if we are not careful we.ll let our bucket get so empty we become irritable, obnoxious and start going around with our own dipper out trying to refill our bucket.  What does all that mean?  Listen as Dr. Metcalf explains.
WGSN Radio air date: Aug. 23, 2009.  File size: 19.9 MB. Play time: 29 min.
KEYWORDS: grace, forgive, compassion, restore, ego, gossip.

Aug. 09, 2009 The House That Grace Built by Dr. Calvin Metcalf.
Grace: the biggest word in our religious vocabulary, the theme of the bible, the only way to describe the loving efforts of our Lord Jesus, the undeserved attention that God gives to all of us. God wants those of us who have been recipients of His unearned blessing to model His attitude of grace. How do we do that? Let's listen as Dr Metcalf explains.
WGSN Radio air date: Aug 16 ,2009.  File size: 19.9 MB. Play time: 29 min.
KEYWORDS: grace, restoration, forgiveness, acceptance, unity, .

Aug. 02, 2009 The Courage To Doubt by Dr. Calvin Metcalf.
In religion faith is good and doubt is bad, right?  Maybe not.  In order to truly believe we must first prove to ourselves that something is authentic.  Here is how to do that.
WGSN Radio air date: Aug 09, 2009.  File size: 19.9 MB. Play time: 29 min.
KEYWORDS: faith, doubt, belief, truth, fellowship.

July 26, 2009 The Silence of God by Dr. Calvin Metcalf.
Does the silence of God ever leave you wondering about the presence of God?  Why is it that sometimes we cry out for God and hear only the sound of our own voices?  How do we handle the strained silence of God?
WGSN Radio air date: Aug 8th 2009.  File size: 19.9 MB. Play time: 29 min.
KEYWORDS:grace, faith, hope, risk .

July 19, 2009 Praying Without Pretense by Rev. Jim Dampier.
When you pray, are you praying to God in an earnest desire to communicate or are you praying in hopes of impressing others with your piousness?
File size: 21 MB. Play time: 30 min.
KEYWORDS:prayer, praying, self importance, being seen, seeking God.

July 12, 2009 False Rumors About God by Dr. Calvin Metcalf.
Humankind has tended to believe the worst about God, seeing the world more as a conspiracy than a creation and God more as foe than father.  We need to stop thinking that God is out to get us, and learn to see Him as he really is.
File size: 15.1 MB. Play time: 22 min.
KEYWORDS: Garden of Eden, paradise, disobedience, misery, satan, lies.

July 05, 2009 One Nation Under God by Dr. Calvin Metcalf.
William Penn said, "Unless we are governed by God, we will be governed by tyrants." God calls us to be "in the world, but not of the world." What does all this mean? listen as Dr. Metcalf explains.
File size: 15.4 MB. Play time: 24 min.
KEYWORDS: patriotic, spiritual, worth, contribution, stewardship, religious freedom.

June 28, 2009 Dealing With The Sins of Others by Dr. Calvin Metcalf.
Our greatest challenge in life may be in accepting other people and the fact that they sin... just like we do.
File size: 15 MB. Play time: 22 min.
KEYWORDS: sin, acceptance, condemnation, rejection, endure, indifference, compassion, communication, forgive, pray.

June. 21, 2009 A Father's Day Emphasis by Dr. Calvin Metcalf.
Most families are made up of people with decent intentions of providing a stable and loving home. But these good objectives are all too often subverted by modern life. Doctor Metcalf offers some advice to help fathers (and mothers) to get back on course.
File size: 16.6 MB. Play time: 24 min.
KEYWORDS: father, discipline,.love, leadership, provider, family, children.

June 6, 2009 From Conflict to Unity by Dr. Calvin Metcalf.
Pentecost; what happened at Pentecost that turned a group of bickering, quarrelsome disciples into a dynamic, cohesive force for Jesus Christ?  Let's listen as Dr. Metcalf explores these issues.
File size: 14.3 MB. Play time: 21 min.
KEYWORDS: Crucifixion,.resurrection, Pentecost, acceptance.

May 24, 2009 Death in Gospel Perspective by Dr. Calvin Metcalf.
For most of us our apprehension over death leads to a conspiracy in which we all agree to just not talk about death.  But is that the Godly way to handle it?
File size: 3.5 MB(L.Q.) or 32.8 MB (H.Q.). Play time: 22 min.
KEYWORDS: death, unknown, fear not, birth, trust, process, hope.

May 10, 2009 Lessons From Feuding Mothers by Dr. Calvin Metcalf.
Some of life's greatest lessons are shown in this strange story of love and struggle.
File size: 3.6 MB(L.Q.) or 38.4 MB (H.Q.). Play time: 21 min.
KEYWORDS: war, fighting, compromise, Christianity, commitment.

April 19, 2009 Easter Is More Than Just A Day by Dr. Calvin Metcalf.
Do you attend church to worship God or for the entertainment value? What IS worship?
File size: 4.34 MB(L.Q.) or 46.3 MB (H.Q.). Play time: 25:20 min.
KEYWORDS: special days of worship, Easter, opposition, worship, pefomance, majesty of God, judgement of God, response to love of God.

April 12, 2009 Easter by Dr. Calvin Metcalf.
If, as some would allege, there were no resurection then our beliefs and hopes are in vain.
File size: 4.28 MB (L.Q.) or 57 MB (H.Q.). Play time: 25 min.
KEYWORDS: Easter, resurection, death, Jesus, hope.

April 5, 2009 Barabbas by Dr. Calvin Metcalf.
Barabbas was the first man for whom Jesus died; what else do we have in common with Barabbas?
File size: 4.41 MB. play time: 26 min.
KEYWORDS: Matthew 27, 15-26, Good Friday, substiute,grace, forgiveness.

Mar. 29, 2009 A Promise To Proclaim by Dr. Calvin Metcalf.
What shall I render unto th e Lord for all he has given me?
File size: 3.78 MB. play time: 22 min.
KEYWORDS: Psalm 51:13, worthy, compassion, service, humility, contrite heart.

Mar. 22, 2009 The Joy of Broken Bones by Dr. Calvin Metcalf.
When sin causes us to "loose our song" we must push through the brokenness to be made whole again.
File size: 3.92 MB. play time: 23 min.
KEYWORDS: Psalm 51:8, Proverbs 3:11, broken, exposure of sin, voice within us, conscience, repentance.

Mar. 15, 2009 To Be Clean Again by Dr. Calvin Metcalf.
Anyone who does housekeeping knows that you can't remove dirt once and expect the house to stay clean. And so it is with our souls.
File size: 3.48 MB. play time: 20 min.
KEYWORDS: conscience, sin against God, cleansing, hyssop, hope.

Mar. 08, 2009 A Petition for Pardon by Dr. Calvin Metcalf.
Even David, the man God describes as "A man after my own heart" was subject to sin's temptation.  We can not totally avoid sin, but how you deal with your sins is the key to Godly success. (Part 1 of a four part series)
File size: 4.25 MB. play time: 25 min.
KEYWORDS: 2 Samuel 12, Psalm 51, sin, submission, transgression, iniquity, confession, hope.

Mar 01, 2009 Love for the Presbytery by Rev. Rich Fifield.
A special address from the Executor of our Presbytery, Rich Fifield concludes out Love Month series.
File size: 4.52 MB. play time: 26 min.
KEYWORDS: John 13, John 17, Taking a stand, Love one another, Holston Presbytery, Communion.

Feb. 15, 2009 A Love That Blesses Our Land by Dr. Calvin Metcalf.
What should be the attitude of a Christian citizen in this day of conflicting ideologies and allegences?
File size: 4.35 MB. play time: 25 min.
KEYWORDS: Romans 13: 1-10, patriotism, citizenship, extremism, change, exploitation, politics, liberty, war.

Feb. 08, 2009 Love Is A Happy Church by Dr. Calvin Metcalf.
The concept of "church" is undergoing a lot of change today.  But regardless of the form, Church can and must be a place of love, respect, fellowsip and worship.
File size: 3.9 MB. play time: 23 min.
KEYWORDS: church, love, dissention, complaining, honesty, trust.

Feb. 01, 2009 Love Is A Family Need by Dr. Calvin Metcalf.
Love is a daily disposition which is displayed toward those we share our most intimate relationships with.
File size: 3.41 MB. play time: 20 min.
KEYWORDS: Ephesians 5, husaband, wife, strength, stability, submission, parent, child, obedience, rearing, provoke, family, God, law, mission.

Jan. 25, 2009 Hostility In Heaven by Dr. Calvin Metcalf.
Is there warfare in your own personal paradise?
File size: 3.73 MB. play time: 22 min.
KEYWORDS: Revelation 12, dragon, martyrs, satan, encouragement,pride.

Jan. 11, 2009 God Give Us Another Chance by Dr. Calvin Metcalf.
Are we on a path that will cause our children's children to look back and ask why we didn't better use the opportunity we had?
File size: 4.12 MB. play time: 24 min.
KEYWORDS: Witch of Endor, Saul, judgement, complacency, stewardship, commitment.

Jan. 04, 2009 Olympic Faith by Dr. Calvin Metcalf.
If faith like a mustardseed will move mountains, why do we have so much trouble with ordinary tasks?
File size: 4.14 MB. play time: 24 min.
KEYWORDS: olympics, sports, belief, faith.

Dec. 28, 2008 Drifting by Dr. Calvin Metcalf.
Stability in the storm comes not from fiding new truths but from understanding an old one.
File size: 4.4 MB. play time: 26 min.
KEYWORDS: failure, love, death, final exuberance.

Dec 21, 2008 Christmas Spoken Here by Dr. Calvin Metcalf.
Christmas is peace, love, joy and the anticipation of better things to come.  Do you speak Christmas?
File size: 2.39 MB. play time: 14 min.
KEYWORDS: Christmas, communion, birth of Jesus, crucifixion.

Dec. 14, 2008 The Burden of Giving by Dr. Calvin Metcalf.
Christmas is not a time of knocking ourselves out in shopping for gifts but a time of worshiping Jesus and giving of our selves.
File size: 3.87 MB. play time: 23 min.
KEYWORDS: Christmas, giving, burden, Maji, worship, friendly, disposition, smile, encouragement, prayer, spiritual gifts.

Dec. 7, 2008 A Day of Good Tidings by Dr. Calvin Metcalf.
This is a day of good tidings if we can see it in the light of God's plan for our world.
File size: 4.00 MB. play time: 23 min.
KEYWORDS: economy, piracy, terrorism, message, love, faith, hope, courage, salvation, talent, proclaim.

Nov. 30, 2008 Grandfather Home for Children by Rev. Jennifer McGee.
A discussion and examples of how Grandfather Home helps its resident children.
File size: 2.96 MB. play time: 17 min.
KEYWORDS: social services, children, orphanage, foster care, group home.

Nov. 23, 2008 How Much Is Enough by Dr. Calvin Metcalf.
The whole bible echoes that God has not left us to deal with our problems alone but we must learn to recognize the difference between need and greed.
File size: 3.41 MB. play time: 20 min.
KEYWORDS: progress, prosperity, knowledge, goodness, greed, needs.

Nov. 16, 2008 What To Do With Our Sins by Dr. Calvin Metcalf.
We can not violate the things that are high and holy and walk away untouched.
File size: 4.09 MB. play time: 24 min.
KEYWORDS: troubled spirit, human situation, dealing with sin.

Nov. 9, 2008 Bridging the Credibility Gap by Dr. Calvin Metcalf.
Too often the church has offered the idea that Christians are super-human saints untouched by the woes of the world.
File size: 3.78 MB. play time: 22 min.
KEYWORDS: honesty, organized religion, involvement, witnessing, curiosity, action, crucified, dependence on the Holy Spirit.

Nov. 2, 2008 A Christian's Only Argument by Dr. Calvin Metcalf.
One person actually doing a thing will silence a thousand arguments over whether that thing is possible.
File size: 4.3 MB. play time: 24 min.
KEYWORDS: I Peter 2:11, Godly disposition, propaganda, performance, example, mystery, experience, living, life.

Oct. 26, 2008 But Me No Buts by Charlie Daniel.
A humorous discussion of the Christian life by cartoonist Charlie Daniel
File size: 2.57 MB. play time: 15 min.
KEYWORDS: humor, bless heart, but, inspiration, marriage.

Oct. 19, 2008 Keeping the Dream Alive by Dr. Calvin Metcalf.
The journey of life is strewn with the wreckage of many dreams.  Do you have Dream Insurance?
File size: 3.93 MB. play time: 23 min.
KEYWORDS: vision, ambition, trust in God, trust in others, living mercifully, integrity.

Oct. 12, 2008 The Journey of Personal Faith by Dr. Calvin Metcalf.
What is 'real' religion?  When all is said and done, is more said than done?
File size: 3.05 MB. play time: 18 min.
KEYWORDS: II Timothy 1:7-14, personal discover, spiritual birth, testimony, divine power, Christian character.

Oct. 5, 2008 It Doesn't Make A Difference by Dr. Calvin Metcalf.
A Communion meditation, what difference does Christ make in your life?
File size: 2.54 MB. play time: 15 min.
KEYWORDS: communion.

Sep. 28, 2008 Keeping Our Zeal Alive by Dr. Calvin Metcalf.
It is possible to work in a bakery for so long that we lose our taste for bread.  Have you lost your taste for doing Gods work?
File size: 4.01 MB. play time: 24 min.
KEYWORDS: dejection, self pity, exhaustion,.enthusiasm, rest, involvement, praise, grace, forgiveness.

Sep. 21, 2008 Our Heavenly Home by Dr. Calvin Metcalf.
A healthy concept of heaven is our greatest incentive for working effectively for God on earth.
File size: 4.28 MB. play time: 25 min.
KEYWORDS: death, heaven, faith, service, fellowship, growth, homecoming.

Sep 14, 2008 Either- Or by Rev. Jim Danpier.
Sometimes life requires us to choose between two or more conclusions, other times we need a broader view of things.
File size: 3.85 MB. play time: 24 min.
KEYWORDS: differences, love, .

Sep. 7, 2008 Life for Dry Bones by Dr. Calvin Metcalf.
Do you ever feel that your church is like a valley of dry bones? Preaching that exalts Jesus build great churches.
File size: 3.55 MB. play time: 21 min.
KEYWORDS: defeat, discouragement, preaching, proclamation.

Aug. 31, 2008 Lord of Our Livelihood by Dr. Calvin Metcalf.
Our work, like the rest of our lives, reflects our relationship with our Lord.
File size: 3.26 MB. play time: 19 min.
KEYWORDS: work, attitude, labor, blessing, calling,.ambition, rest, purpose.

Aug. 24, 2008 Living With Our Many Selves by Dr. Calvin Metcalf.
We all have multiple facets of our personalities, some good, some not so good.  How do we keep them all in harmony?
File size: 4.1 MB. play time: 24 min.
KEYWORDS: fragmented, personality, inconsistent, temptation, projecting our sins, love our selves, being human.

Aug. 17, 2008 Waiting For Better Times by Dr. Calvin Metcalf.
When times are hard are we to curl up within ourselves and wait until they get better to seek God?
File size: 3.93 MB. play time: 23 min.
KEYWORDS: grief, hard times, bloom where planted.

Aug. 10, 2008 Being Judged By Our Judgements by Dr. Calvin Metcalf.
Too many of us have become self-appointed judges of others.
File size: 3.7 MB. play time: 22 min.
KEYWORDS: character assassination,.gossip, conviction, criticism.

Aug. 3, 2008 Things That Happen To Us by Dr. Calvin Metcalf.
Whatever we achieve in life is achieved by the hammer-blows of the things that happen to us along the way.
File size: 3.91 MB. play time: 23 min.
KEYWORDS: tribulation, resentment, surrender, creative, perfection through suffering.

July 27, 2008 God Be With You by Dr. Calvin Metcalf.
The spirit of gratitude is the most commendable attitude of life.
File size: 3.62 MB. play time: 21 min.
KEYWORDS: happy ending, joy, hope, attitude, saint, grace, .

July 20, 2008 The Roman Road to Salvation
A dramatic presentation performed by members of the Newport Presbyterian Church choir, led by Cathey Owens
File size: 5.54 MB. play time: 32 min.
KEYWORDS:salvation, witnessing, preaching.

July 13, 2008 I Too Must Give by Dr. Calvin Metcalf.
The spirit of gratitude may be the most commendable attitude of life.
File size: 3.35 MB. play time: 19½ min.
KEYWORDS: gratitude, responsible, joy, contentment, trust, stewardship.

July 6, 2008 I Would Be True by Dr. Calvin Metcalf.
What does it take for us to draw close to God?
File size: 3.85 MB. play time: 24 min.
KEYWORDS: honest, honorable, just, right, pure, undefiled, of good report.

June 29, 2008 God's Perfect Peace by Dr. Calvin Metcalf.
Burn-out is a term for what happens when what we do with our lives leaves us feeling empty.  How can we combat this?
File size: 3.30 MB. play time: 19 min.
KEYWORDS: reconciliation, moderation, rejoice, peace, anxiety.

June 22, 2008 I'll Live For Him by Dr. Calvin Metcalf.
How can we show a pagan world what a Christian looks like?
File size: 3.60 MB. play time: 21 min.
KEYWORDS:walk, example, imitation, servanthood, humility, obedience, libertinism.

June 15, 2008 Fathers of Our Time by Dr. Calvin Metcalf.
A special Father's Day sermon
File size: 3.93 MB. play time: 23 min.
KEYWORDS: grace, Jacob, deceit, Eli, indulgence, discipline, David, neglect, heavenly father.

June 1, 2008 Higher Ground by Dr. Calvin Metcalf.
In Philippians 3: 10-16 we learn how the mature Christian can take to the higher ground.
File size: 3.87 MB. play time: 22 min.
KEYWORDS: commitment, know Him, knowledge, resurrection, sufferings, maturity.

May 25, 2008 Amazing Grace by Dr. Calvin Metcalf.
Paul teaches us that we are saved by the grace of God, not by our adherence to rules or works we've done.
File size: 4.09 MB. play time: 24 min.
KEYWORDS: the gospel, joy, circumcision, legalism, grace.

May 18, 2008 So Send I You by Dr. Calvin Metcalf.
Is the Christian life too far above you, are you discouraged by your perceived inability to live up?
File size: 4.43 MB. play time: 26 min.
KEYWORDS: Philippians 2:17-30, cross, discouraged, purpose, surrender, sacrifice, sacrifice.

May 11, 2008 Life After Birth by Dr. Calvin Metcalf.
We are sometimes so preoccupied with the question of life after death that we forget that there is life after birth as well.
File size: 3.76 MB. play time: 22 min.
KEYWORDS: Proverbs 22:6, Matthew 7:7-11, eternal life, quality of life, acceptance, sense of purpose,discipline, supervision, sense of worship, God's involvement in our life.

May 4, 2008 Trust and Obey by Dr. Calvin Metcalf.
How is salvation acquired, and does it carry with it any responsibilities?
File size: 4.16 MB. play time: 24 min.
KEYWORDS: grace, works, salvation, fear and trembling, servanthood, blameless.

Apr. 27, 2008 More About Jesus by Dr. Calvin Metcalf.
Paul explains to the Philippian church that they can solve their internal squabbles by modeling themselves after Christ.
File size: 3.83 MB. play time: 22 min.
KEYWORDS: quarreling, attitude, theology, mind of God, equality with God, condescension, grace, exultation, confess.

Apr. 20, 2008 One in the Bond of Love by Dr. Calvin Metcalf.
What does it mean to be 'one in Christ' or 'one in spirit'? And why should we attempt to follow this directive?
File size: 3.92 MB. play time: 23 min.
KEYWORDS: unity, Christian conduct, behavior, compassion, quality of life, freedom, courage, common experience, fellowship.

Apr. 13, 2008 It Is Well With My Soul by Dr. Calvin Metcalf.
Even in times of distress and difficulty Christians should be able to say; "It is well with my soul".  Here's how.
File size: 4.29 MB. play time: 25 min.
KEYWORDS: Phillipians 1:12-26, Paul in prison, dealing with difficulty, serving Christ, commitment.

Apr. 6, 2008 Joyful, Joyful, We Adore Thee by Dr. Calvin Metcalf.
The first in a new series of sermons called Singing Our Way Through Philippians
File size: 4.6 MB. play time: 24 min.
KEYWORDS:Joy, wellbeing, peace, contentment, friends, love, intercessory prayer, discernment.

Mar. 30, 2008 After Easter, What Then? by Dr. Calvin Metcalf.
After Easter is over, should the rejoicing end?
File size: 3.95 MB. play time: 23 min.
KEYWORDS: Luke 24:13, Emmaus Road, commitment, hope, unfinished, love.

Mar. 23, 2008 Friday Versus Sunday by Dr. Calvin Metcalf.
Easter Service 2008, a fitting postlude to the series that has just been completed. John 20:19-23
File size: 2.75 MB. play time: 16 min.
Mar. 16, 2008 Into Thy Hands by Dr. Calvin Metcalf.
The Seventh and final sermon on the last sayings of Jesus from the cross. Jesus: Prophet, Priest and King was also very human.
File size: 4.13 MB. play time: 24 min.
KEYWORDS: prophet, priest, king, crucifixion, death, the cross.

Mar. 9, 2008 It Is Finished by Dr. Calvin Metcalf.
Jesus' declaration that he had completed his mission, and what it means to us.
File size: 3.07 MB. play time: 18 min.
KEYWORDS: John 19:30, finished, completion, victory, God's love, making the most of life, not quitting.

Mar. 2, 2008 I Thirst by Dr. Calvin Metcalf.
Nothing shows the humanness of Christ as much as this statement.  Listen to this examination of why this is so.
File size: 3.67 MB. play time: 22 min.
KEYWORDS:human, thirst, repent, confess, trust.

Feb. 24, 2008 Forsaken by Dr. Calvin Metcalf.
Fourth in the series in Jesus' says from the cross. Only one time in Jesus' life was he completely cut off from God. Taken from Matthew 27:45-49
File size: 3.85 MB. play time: 24 min.
KEYWORDS: Forsaken, loneliness, abandonment, separation.

Feb. 17, 2008 From Son To Savior by Dr. Calvin Metcalf.
The 3rd in a series of Jesus' seven sayings from the cross. John 19:23-27. Even as he faced his imminent death, Jesus took his responsibility to his family very seriously.
File size: 4.1 MB. play time: 23 min.
KEYWORDS: Responsibility, love, breaking ties, self denial, devotion.

Feb. 10, 2008 A Sinners Paradise by Dr. Calvin Metcalf.
The 2nd in a series of Jesus' seven sayings from the cross. Luke 23, "Today you will be with me in paradise"
File size: 4.33 MB. play time: 25 min.
KEYWORDS: hope, pride, redemption, power, trusting Jesus.

Feb 3, 2008 Interceding For Forgiveness by Dr. Calvin Metcalf.
The first in a series of 7 sermons on Jesus' words from the cross, this sermon examines his plea for forgiveness of the people who were murdering him.
File size: 3.9 MB. Play time: 23 min.
KEYWORDS: Forgiveness.

Jan. 27, 2008 A New Way of Seeing Things by Dr. Calvin Metcalf.
Just as Zacchaeus had a new outlook on life after meeting with Jesus, so can we.
File size: 3.94 MB. play time: 23 min.
KEYWORDS: Zacchaeus, physical appearances, physical attractiveness, Napoleonic Complex, changed perception, repent, money, financial stewardship, personal compassion, ambition, greed.

Jan. 13th, 2008 Don't Look Back by Dr. Calvin Metcalf.
Keep your eyes fixed on what is ahead.
File size: 3.68 MB. play time: 22 min.


Jan. 6th, 2008 Take Courage the Worst is Yet to Come by Dr. Calvin Metcalf.
Sometimes God uses adversity to train us for things yet to come.
File size: 3.31 MB. play time: 19 min.
KEYWORDS: adversity, self-centered, willingness, service, sympathy, love.