Calvary Kona

Teachings from Calvary Kona with Pastor Christian Dobson. Recorded during our weekly Bible study gatherings, each episode dives into scripture to provide encouragement and inspiration for your spiritual walk.

Calvary Kona is a religion podcast hosted by Pastor Christian Dobson, with 61 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

Pastor Christian Dobson hosts Calvary Kona, a religion show with 61 episodes published.

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  Why Religion Can’t Redeem You (Ruth 4)

  Aug 3, 202634 min

  Who is the mysterious redeemer who came before Boaz—and what does he reveal about our relationship with God? In Ruth chapter 4, Boaz goes to the city gate prepared to redeem Ruth and take her as his bride. But first, he must confront a nearer kinsman-redeemer who has the legal right to redeem her. As the story unfolds, this unnamed man becomes a powerful picture of the Law: able to reveal what is required, but unable to provide redemption. In this message, Pastor Christian Dobson explains how Boaz points us to Jesus Christ, Ruth pictures the undeserving outsider rescued by grace, and the nearer redeemer demonstrates why religious effort and legalism can never save us. The Law can expose sin, but only Jesus can redeem the sinner. Discover how the entire Bible points to Jesus, why Christians must resist the pull of legalism, and why Calvary Kona is committed to being a church marked by grace rather than religious burdens. Scripture passages: Ruth 4:1–6, Galatians 3:23–26, Galatians 5:3–4, Luke 24:25–27, Romans 7, Hebrews 10 Topics covered: Ruth chapter 4, Boaz and Ruth, kinsman-redeemer, Jesus in the Old Testament, biblical typology, grace versus law, Christian legalism, salvation by faith, Calvary Chapel teaching, verse-by-verse Bible study, the Law of Moses, and the gospel of Jesus Christ. Calvary Kona is a Bible-teaching church in Kailua-Kona, Hawaiʻi, committed to teaching God’s Word chapter by chapter and verse by verse while pointing people to Jesus.

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  What Are You Really Worth? The Price God Was Willing to Pay | Ruth 3

  Jul 29, 202640 min

  Who determines your value—the world, your past, your failures, or even the way you see yourself? In Ruth chapter 3, Ruth approaches Boaz at the threshing floor with nothing to offer except herself. As a Moabite widow, she had every reason to expect rejection. Instead, Boaz receives her with extraordinary kindness, calls her worthy, and promises to pursue her redemption. In this message from Calvary Kona , Pastor Christian Dobson explores the powerful biblical symbolism of Ruth and Boaz , the threshing floor , and the kinsman-redeemer . Through this Old Testament picture of Jesus Christ, we discover that our worth is not determined by our performance, our opinions, or what others have said about us. The buyer determines the value—and God revealed your value through the price He was willing to pay: the blood of Jesus Christ . This sermon will encourage anyone struggling with rejection, shame, insecurity, identity, or the feeling that they have nothing valuable to offer God. In this episode: The meaning of the threshing floor in the Bible Ruth’s risky proposal to Boaz How Boaz points us to Jesus Christ What the Bible says about your identity and worth Why salvation is based on grace, not works The meaning of the kinsman-redeemer How Jesus brings redemption to broken lives Why God’s opinion of you matters more than your own Scripture passages: Ruth 3:6–18, John 3:16, Matthew 3:12, Psalm 1:4–5, Luke 12:8, Luke 15:10, Hebrews 8:5, and 1 Corinthians 10:11. Subscribe for verse-by-verse Bible teaching, Christian encouragement, and sermons from Calvary Kona in Kailua-Kona, Hawaii. #Ruth3 #BookOfRuth #ChristianSermon #BibleTeaching #JesusChrist #IdentityInChrist #Redemption #GraceOfGod #KinsmanRedeemer #BoazAndRuth #CalvaryChapel #CalvaryKona

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  God Loved You Before You Cleaned Up | Ruth 3

  Jul 23, 202643 min

  Do you need to clean up your life before coming to God? Many people believe they must overcome their sin, break their addictions, and become a better person before Jesus will accept them—but the story of Ruth reveals the exact opposite. Before Ruth washed, anointed herself, or changed her clothes, she had already caught the attention of Boaz, her kinsman-redeemer. In the same way, God did not wait for us to become worthy before showing us His love. Jesus came for us while we were still sinners. In this verse-by-verse Bible teaching from Ruth 2:21–3:5 , Pastor Christian Dobson explores the difference between salvation and sanctification , and explains why grace always comes before transformation. We also see how Naomi moved from bitterness and depression toward renewed joy by participating in God’s harvest and helping bring Ruth to Boaz. This message addresses: How to overcome bitterness, grief, and spiritual exhaustion Why serving others can restore joy after suffering What Boaz and Ruth reveal about Jesus and the Church The biblical meaning of washing, anointing, and putting on new clothes Why Christians do not change to earn God’s love How the Word of God and the Holy Spirit transform believers What it means to find true rest at the feet of Jesus The role of pastors, mentors, and disciple-makers in leading people to Christ You do not clean yourself up so that Jesus will love you. You come to Him as you are, receive His grace, and then allow Him to transform your life. Key Scriptures: Ruth 2:21–3:5, Matthew 9:37–38, Matthew 11:28, Psalm 126:5, Romans 5:8, Romans 10:9–13, Romans 13:14, Ephesians 5:26, Psalm 119:9, Hebrews 10:22, Luke 4:18–19, and 2 Corinthians 1:21–22. Calvary Kona is a Calvary Chapel church in Kailua-Kona, Hawaii, committed to verse-by-verse Bible teaching, sharing the gospel of Jesus Christ, and helping people grow in God’s Word. #Ruth #BibleStudy #ChristianPodcast #JesusChrist #Grace #Sanctification #Salvation #ChristianSermon #CalvaryChapel #CalvaryKona #BibleTeaching #Faith #SpiritualGrowth #Bitterness #Depression #Gospel

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  One Divine Meeting Can Rewrite Your Story | Ruth 2

  Jul 15, 202642 min

  What happens when God’s grace enters a story marked by loss, bitterness, and hopelessness? In this verse-by-verse Bible study through Ruth 2:15–20, we see Boaz generously provide for Ruth while Naomi begins to recognize that God has been working behind the scenes all along. At the mention of Boaz—the family redeemer—Naomi’s bitterness begins to turn into blessing and praise. Boaz points us forward to Jesus Christ, our true Kinsman-Redeemer, who had both the right and the power to redeem us. Connecting Ruth 2 with Revelation 5, Pastor Christian Dobson explores how the name of the Redeemer can transform bitter weeping into redemptive worship. This message also challenges believers to enter God’s field, pray for the harvest, work faithfully when God opens a door, and help the “Ruths” in our families and communities encounter their Redeemer. Key topics: Ruth and Boaz, Kinsman-Redeemer, Naomi’s bitterness, God’s grace, biblical redemption, Revelation 5, Jesus Christ, prayer for the lost, evangelism, and trusting God when you cannot see what He is doing. Recorded at Calvary Kona in Kailua-Kona, Hawaii.

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  Dirty, Empty, and Invited | Ruth 2

  Jul 10, 202637 min

  In Ruth 2, Ruth stands in the field as a Moabite widow, a foreigner, and an outcast with nothing to offer Boaz. Yet Boaz sees her, speaks kindly to her, protects her, provides for her, and then invites her to sit at his table. This powerful moment points us to Jesus Christ, our greater Boaz and true Kinsman-Redeemer. Like Ruth, we come with nothing to earn His grace. Yet Jesus calls us by name, brings us near, and invites us to share life with Him at His table. In this study, we look at Ruth’s humble response to grace, Boaz’s heart of kindness, and the holy privilege of communion with Christ.

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