Calvary Chapel Fort Lauderdale

In this message, Pastor Chris Baselice shares from 1 Samuel 31 and 2 Samuel 1 as we learn about the end of King Saul's reign and life, while also exploring both the tragedy of a wasted life and the grief we can experience even for those with whom we have a complicated relationship.

1 Samuel 29-30

Continuing our study through 1 Samuel, we explore 1 Samuel 29–30 as David hits rock bottom, seeks God, finds strength, and rises to recover what was lost. These chapters show us how to respond when life unravels—not with despair, but with faith and pursuit.

Where do you turn when you're desperate? Continuing our study through 1 Samuel, Pastor Javan Shashaty unpacks 1 Samuel 28 and the last days of the reign of King Saul. Together, we'll see another cautionary tale from Saul as he falls further away from the Lord in his desperation and delves into some dark stuff in his search for answers.

Continuing our study through 1 Samuel, Pastor Doug Sauder takes us through 1 Samuel 25 where we find the story of David, a man named Nabal, and his wife Abigail. In this message, we go deep into the difference between being a wise person and a foolish person.

What do you do when you're desperate? Continuing our study through 1 Samuel, Pastor Doug Sauder unpacks 1 Samuel 22-24, where we find David is on the run! Learn how to fight spiritual battles in the face of fatigue and depletion and how to walk through these hard seasons in a way that honors the Lord and doesn't lead to moral compromise.

What do you do when life throws you a curveball, or when your world is turned upside down? Continuing through the Books of Samuel, Pastor Doug Sauder unpacks 1 Samuel 21–22:5 as we see David on the run.

Continuing through our study of the Books of Samuel, Pastor Doug Sauder shares from 1 Samuel 19:11-20:42. In this special Mother's Day message, we'll explore the very meaning of love and see how God's love is greater than anything else, how it impacts every part of our lives, and how we live in light of it!

Continuing through our study of the Books of Samuel, Pastor Reuben Ramsaran takes us 1 Samuel 18-19:10. Watch as Saul begins to grow fearful of David, all the while David and Saul's son Jonathan grow to become best friends. Discover the beauty and power of true Christian friendship and what it means to advocate for someone.

Continuing through our study of the Books of Samuel, in this message Pastor Doug Sauder teaches from 1 Samuel 17 as we unpack one of the most famous stories in history: the battle between David and Goliath. Discover the story within the story God was weaving through this battle and how it ultimately points to and centers on the battle Jesus fought for us!

In week 12 of the Books of Samuel, Pastor Doug Sauder teaches from 1 Samuel 16 as we arrive at the moment the Lord calls Samuel to anoint David as the next king of Israel. Learn what it means to be anointed and how His Spirit can work in each of us!

In week 11 of the Books of Samuel, Pastor Doug Sauder shares about God's rejection of Saul as king of Israel in 1 Samuel 15. Together, we'll discuss three ways we can mess up our lives and learn how to respond to correction.

In week 10 of the Books of Samuel, Pastor Doug Sauder teaches from 1 Samuel 14 and unpacks what happens when Jonathan, son of Saul, faces impossible odds in battle. Discover the simplicity and power of genuine faith.

Calvary Chapel Fort Lauderdale is a church located in South Florida. Our mission is to make disciples by connecting people to God, people to people, and people to outreach. We believe that a relationship with Jesus changes everything.

In week eight of the Books of Samuel, Pastor Doug Sauder teaches from 1 Samuel 12 as we examine how a servant leader shares their life with others, prays for their people, and how they use their authority.

In week seven of the Books of Samuel, Pastor Doug Sauder explores 1 Samuel 9-11 as we see the anointing of Saul as king of Israel. Discover the importance of being open to the things God wants to do in and through you, why we all need spiritual mentors, and how to set your identity in what God says about you, and not what others say.

In week six of the Books of Samuel, we unpack 1 Samuel 8 as Israel asks for a king. In this message, Pastor Javan Shashaty shares how we can combat the desire to be like everyone else and learn how to fight idolatry in our heart.

In week four of the Books of Samuel, Pastor Duane Roberts unpacks 1 Samuel 5-6. In this message, we learn about God's power and glory, as well as how He tears down idols and uses things to draw us closer to Himself.