Browse published episodes from Clarke Dixon in Sermons from Calvary Baptist, Cobourg.
Oct 23, 2022 6:00 AM America/Toronto
We continue our series on "What Kind of Church" with the theme of mutuality. This series is based on the cultural statements of Open Table Communities, which can be found at https://www.opentablecommunities.com
Oct 16, 2022 6:00 AM America/Toronto
We continue our series on "What Kind of Church" with the theme of empathy and compassion. This series is based on the cultural statements of Open Table Communities, which can be found at https://www.opentablecommunities.com
Oct 9, 2022 6:00 AM America/Toronto
For Thanksgiving Sunday we continue our series on "What Kind of Church" with the theme of generosity. This series is based on the cultural statements of Open Table Communities, which can be found at https://www.opentablecommunities.com Unfortunately, I fo
Oct 2, 2022 6:00 AM America/Toronto
What does growing in Christ look like? This is the second in our series "What Kind of Church."
Sep 25, 2022 6:00 AM America/Toronto
Many people do not feel comfortable in church. We might wonder if Jesus himself would feel comfortable in some churches! This Sunday we launch an eight week series called “The Kind of Church Where Jesus Would Feel at Home.” This series is based on the
Sep 18, 2022 6:00 AM America/Toronto
Everyone knows that Christians are obligated to keep the Sabbath, right? This is the second part in a two part series looking at Sundays and Sabbaths.
Sep 11, 2022 6:00 AM America/Toronto
There is a lack of confusion about the Sabbath and Sundays. Notice that I didn’t say there is a lot of confusion about the Sabbath and Sundays, but there is a lack of confusion. Everyone knows that Sunday is the Sabbath, right? Everyone knows that no on
May 5, 2022 11:22 AM America/Toronto
Afraid of death? Or afraid of life after death? Looking at what Jesus said as recorded in John 10:27-29, the follower of Jesus need not fear. The Scripture Focus for today is John 10:22-30
Apr 28, 2022 4:26 PM America/Toronto
If we are more devoted to Jesus than others, should we expect greater privileges? The interaction between Peter and Jesus following his resurrection will cause us to think through what we can expect. The Scripture Focus for today is John 21:1-19
Apr 23, 2022 7:13 AM America/Toronto
Would you say your life is marked by peace? Or has fear and fighting overwhelmed any sense of peace you may have once had? Today we think through that moment Jesus said “peace be with you.” The Scripture Focus for today is John 20:19-31
Apr 16, 2022 1:38 AM America/Toronto
Jesus is risen! That changes everything. Yet we often resist change. Today the resurrection of Jesus will inspire us to think about change. The Scripture Focus for today is John 20:1-18 The video of this podcast can be seen at https://youtu.be/mNrAsUx0C9Q
Apr 9, 2022 2:50 PM America/Toronto
Are you feeling triumphant these days? Or hopeless? Jesus’ “triumphal” entry into Jerusalem less than a week before his execution will help us reflect on our hopeless situations. The Scripture Focus for today is Luke 19:28-40.
Mar 24, 2022 10:35 AM America/Toronto
Are you like the prodigal son? Or are you more like his older brother? Today we will be encouraged and challenged by three parables of Jesus found in Luke 15:1-32.
Mar 19, 2022 6:12 AM America/Toronto
What does faithfulness to God look like? As we focus on Luke 13:1-9 we may be challenged to rethink our answer.
Mar 12, 2022 3:54 PM America/Toronto
Does your heart break when you see someone choose a destructive path? Perhaps your heart breaks watching what is happening in Ukraine. Today we consider what breaks God’s heart. The Scripture Focus for today is Luke 13:31-35
Mar 5, 2022 10:17 AM America/Toronto
What is the greatest temptation that you face? It may not be what you think it is! Today we think of Jesus' greatest temptation and find that it is ours as well. (It is also Vladimir Putin’s!) The Scripture Focus is Luke 4:1-13 You can see the sermon at
Feb 26, 2022 3:22 PM America/Toronto
Vladimir Putin has expressed that he is a Christian. But is he listening to the voice of Jesus these days? Are we? The Scripture Focus for today is Luke 9:28-36.
Feb 19, 2022 1:03 PM America/Toronto
Do you wish we lived in a less judgemental world? Today we look at how that can be possible. The Scripture Focus for today is Luke 6:27-38. The online worship expression this sermon is taken from can be seen at https://youtu.be/s6yLw9QXZdE
Feb 12, 2022 9:08 AM America/Toronto
Does it seem like everyone is convinced they are right and everyone else is wrong these days? Our Scripture Focus, Luke 6:17-26, will help us navigate these polarised times. This sermon can be seen at https://youtu.be/pYXdeXbyZJ4
Feb 5, 2022 12:36 PM America/Toronto
Does the thought of God terrify you? Perhaps it should? Perhaps it shouldn’t? Our Scripture Focus, Luke 5:1-11, will have us digging into that question today.
Jan 29, 2022 7:49 AM America/Toronto
Authority can be a prickly issue in our day. We will dig in as we think through Luke 4:31-33.
Jan 22, 2022 10:03 AM America/Toronto
Relationships can get very ugly, very quickly. Today we learn from Jesus what to do when they do! The Scripture Focus for today is Luke 4:14-21
Jan 15, 2022 1:23 PM America/Toronto
If you were allowed just one of Jesus’ miracles would you ask for water to be turned into wine? Today we take a look at this strange miracle plus we ask, what would Baptists do? The Scripture Focus for today is John 2:1-11
Jan 8, 2022 1:25 PM America/Toronto
Is it just me or does our society seem more divided than ever? John the Baptist will challenge us. The Scripture Focus for today is Luke 3:1-22