Heed The Word is the online Bible teaching ministry of Pastor Ken Davis of Calvary Chapel Southwest Metro, a non-denominational church in Joshua, Texas. We are committed to bringing our listeners the Word of God by simply teaching the Bible simply. It is our hope that these broadcasts will encourage you to believe in Jesus Christ, and to grow as His disciple as you walk worthy of the calling with which we have been called. Our latest episodes are a rebroadcast of our "Heed the Word" radio pr ...
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Shedding Earthly Distractions for Deeper Devotion
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26:00This episode explores the foundations of faith, highlighting the importance of shedding spiritual baggage that distracts us from deepening our relationship with God. Listeners are encouraged to reflect on their status as children of God, understand the significance of being born again, and actively commit to their spiritual growth. • Exploring the …
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Spiritual Rebirth: Embracing God's Family Through Faith
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Shedding Spiritual Baggage: Embracing a Renewed Faith in Christ
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26:00This episode addresses the essential elements that form the foundation of our faith, urging listeners to examine their relationship with God and shed distractions that hinder their spiritual growth. By recognizing our sinfulness in contrast to God's holiness, we are reminded of the power of grace and the significance of being "born again" into God'…
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From Slaves to Heirs: Embracing Our Spiritual Identity in Christ
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25:59Transformation in Christ is a progressive journey rooted in God’s grace, emphasizing our new identity as children of God. As we navigate this path, we are encouraged to practice righteousness, striving for holiness while acknowledging our continuous need for God’s love and guidance. • Understanding the importance of having a firm foundation in God’…
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This episode emphasizes the foundational aspects of Christian faith and the ongoing journey of spiritual growth beyond salvation. Pastor Ken shares personal experiences, biblical insights, and practical steps to encourage listeners to bear fruit and deepen their relationship with Christ through abiding in Him. • The importance of a solid foundation…
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Building a Firm Foundation: Embracing Faith and Salvation in Christ
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25:59This episode explores the foundational elements of faith, emphasizing the importance of acknowledging sin and experiencing God’s grace. Pastor Ken Davis encourages listeners to reflect on who Jesus is in their lives while highlighting the necessity of community and humility in spiritual growth. • The foundation of faith begins with repentance and a…
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Embracing a Heart of Service and Humility
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26:00This episode focuses on the importance of humility in Christian living, emphasizing how pride can lead to destructive outcomes. Listeners explore the significance of integrating faith into every aspect of life, the necessity of stewardship, and the genuine relationships that must be fostered within the Christian community. • The dangers of pride an…
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This episode explores the transformative power of God's grace and challenges listeners to live as "living sacrifices" in their everyday lives. Emphasizing the importance of prioritizing heavenly values over earthly desires, Pastor Ken encourages listeners to reflect God's love through their actions and decisions. • Understanding God's grace as unco…
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Embracing Humility and God's Wisdom for a Fulfilling Christian Life
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25:59Unlock the keys to living a fulfilling Christian life as Pastor Ken Davis of Calvary Chapel, Southwest Metro, joins us for an insightful exploration of essential virtues. What if the true path to wisdom and joy is through humility and a steadfast reliance on God, rather than worldly wisdom that often misguides us? Pastor Ken enlightens us with comp…
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Embrace Your New Identity in God's Kingdom
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25:59This episode of Heed the Word emphasizes the transformative journey of faith where believers step into their identities as children of God with a new name and nature. Pastor Ken Davis discusses the ongoing work of God in shaping Christians to reflect Christ's likeness and the importance of practicing righteousness in everyday life. • Discussion on …
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Transforming Love into Action: Embracing Faith as the Foundation of Life
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26:00Discover how to transform your understanding of love from a fleeting emotion into a profound, conscious choice that shapes your Christian life. Ever wondered if love could be more than a feeling? In this episode, we promise you'll learn how love, as taught in Romans 12 and 1 John, is an action that Christians are called to express sincerely, devoid…
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Living a life of gratitude and worship doesn't just happen on Sundays. Explore how to make every action, whether mundane or significant, an act of worship to God. We discuss the tendency to complain about material possessions and the importance of seeking divine guidance in financial decisions. By embracing virtues like kindness, forgiveness, and l…
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Embracing Christ's Love: Aligning Your Life with Divine Purpose
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26:00Discover the transformative power of God's love with "Heed the Word." Join Pastor Ken Davis as we unravel the profound insights from Romans chapters 12 and 13, highlighting the all-encompassing love of Jesus Christ, who accepts us just as we are. We challenge the misconception that self-improvement is a prerequisite for approaching God and invite y…
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True Transformation Through Spiritual Surrender
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25:59Why is the divorce rate within the church mirroring that of the secular world? Join us as we explore this challenging question and uncover the deeper issue of a lack of true submission to Christ. Drawing from the Gospel of Mark 8:34, we call believers to a higher standard—a faith marked by sacrifice, not mere sentiment. We contrast the deep commitm…
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How can the teachings of Paul in Romans 12 transform your spiritual journey and everyday life? Join us as we uncover the depth of living as a "living sacrifice" and the profound implications this has for Christians today. Through a heartfelt personal story, you'll witness the gospel's ability to turn a life around, serving as a poignant example of …
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The Transformative Power of a Faith-Filled Life
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26:00How can a strong foundation in faith transform your life? In this compelling episode of Heed the Word with Pastor Ken Davis, we promise you'll uncover the essential virtues of a faith-filled life. Exploring Romans 12, Pastor Ken sheds light on the unique gifts each believer possesses, emphasizing the importance of communal worship and diligent serv…
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Transforming Your Spiritual Journey Through Purposeful Prayer and Fasting
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26:00Ever wondered how prayer can transform your spiritual journey? Join Pastor Ken Davis in our latest episode of "Foundations of Faith" as we explore the core elements of a believer's prayer life. Using the ACTS acronym for Adoration, Confession, Thanksgiving, and Supplication, Pastor Ken provides practical guidance to enrich your daily devotion. He e…
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Selflessness and Spiritual Health: Insights from Psalm Chapter 1
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26:00Can giving of oneself actually transform your spiritual health? Discover the profound impact of selfless acts and a joyful commitment to God's Word in our latest episode of "Heed the Word" with Pastor Ken Davis. Through an insightful exploration of Psalm chapter 1, Pastor Ken reveals how delighting in and meditating on God's law can lead to a bless…
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Abiding in the Word for Spiritual Transformation
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26:00Have you ever wondered what it truly means to become like Christ, even when perfection seems out of reach? Join us in this inspiring episode of "Heed the Word" as Pastor Ken Davis guides us through a transformative journey of faith. We discuss the essential foundation that the Word of God provides, likening it to building a house on solid ground. D…
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Understanding Spiritual Rebirth and Becoming God's Family
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26:00What does it mean to truly be a part of God's family? In our latest episode of "Foundations of Faith," we explore the profound journey of spiritual rebirth and the transformative power of faith. Starting with the awe-inspiring holiness of God as seen through the eyes of Isaiah and Peter, we reflect on our own imperfections and the boundless love th…
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Foundations of Faith and ourTransformation in Christ
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26:00What if your commitment to faith could transform your entire life? Join us on "Heed the Word" as Pastor Ken Davis from Calvary Chapel, Southwest Metro, guides us through the foundational elements of Christian faith in our latest episode, "Foundations of Faith." Discover the profound significance of building your life on the Word of God and embracin…
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Spiritual Growth and the Power of Foundation in Christ
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26:00Can a mixed religious upbringing leave you spiritually adrift? Pastor Ken Davis shares his compelling journey of faith in our latest episode of "Foundations of Faith." With raw honesty, Pastor Ken recounts how a life-changing experience in 1988 redirected his path, leading him to repentance and baptism, but not immediate transformation. His story s…
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How to Cultivate Inner Peace from Philippians 4:10-13
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45:12Can you truly find peace and strength in any circumstance? Discover how Philippians 4:13 is more than just a motivational slogan but a profound message on spiritual resilience. We examine the original context of this verse in Paul's letter, shedding light on how it speaks to inner peace and contentment through Christ. Learn how meditating on God’s …
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Anxiety is real, and many people today struggle with anxiety and fear, but as citizens of heaven we can recognize that this world is not our home. In today's study the scriptures offer us a prescription for anxiety, and an exhortation to set our minds. Following these principles and walking by faith in the Lord can help us to overcome the fear and …
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Philippians Chapter 4:1-9 "Life is Hard but God is Good"
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43:28Are you experiencing hurt, or conflict in your life? Have you recently experienced loss or tragedy that has resulted in grief? Do you need the strength and comfort that can only come from God? Then today's message is for you. Join us in this study of Philippians 4:1-9 entitled, "Life is Hard, but God is Good!"…
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Philippians Chapter 3 "Rejoice in the Lord"
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39:22This episode continues our study in the book of Philippians and encourages to rejoice in the Lord as we now have liberty in Christ!By Pastor Ken Davis
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Philippians Chapter 2 "Turning Away from Selfishness"
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41:01In this second message from our verse-by-verse study of Philippians we are exhorted to consider others first, setting aside selfishness. Join us, as we study God's word together!By Pastor Ken Davis
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Philippians Chapter 1 "Walk Worthy of the Gospel'
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45:13Join us for this first episode of our verse-by-verse study through the book of Philippians. In this episode we learn some of the background of the book of Philippians and some of the events in Paul's life that lead to its writing. We discover how even the hard things that we go through in life can serve a purpose in God's plan.…
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"Who Do You Say I Am?" A special Easter Message from Heed The Word
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49:46This Special Easter Message was delivered at Calvary Chapel Southwest Metro in Burleson, Texas on Resurrection Sunday 2021. Join us as we study God's word with scriptures from Matt 16, Matt 10, Matt 12, Heb 12, and Luke 12. In today's message, we consider the question that Jesus asked His disciples and that each of us must answer for ourselves. Who…
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Where were you on Palm Sunday in 2020? Most likely, you were at home like most of the rest of us! As Palm Sunday 2024 approaches, join me for a look back at our online service from 2020.By Pastor Ken Davis
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A Christmas Message from Heed the Word that goes all the way back to the beginning.
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19:59In this message, Pastor Ken Davis, of Calvary Chapel Southwest Metro talks about the Charlie Brown Christmas Special, in which Linus explains to Charlie Brown "the true meaning of Christmas." From there we go all the way back to Genesis to the first prophecy that foretold the coming of the Messiah and work our way back to Luke 2:8-14. Join us for t…
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Give Thanks! A Special Thanksgiving Episode
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44:08In this special holiday season sermon, Pastor Ken encourages us to "...give thanks to the LORD, for He is good! For His mercy endures forever." (Psalms 107:1). In this message we are exhorted to give thanks, not for all things, but in all things! We are encouraged to recognize that every good and perfect gift is from God, and that God has given us …
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Do your actions and attitudes reflect the reality of your position in Jesus Christ? Paul exhorts believers to take up "the full armor of God" including "the helmet of salvation", but what does that mean? What is the helmet of salvation, and how are we to take it up? Join Pastor Ken Davis of Calvary Chapel Southwest Metro as we explore these questio…
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Taking up the Shield of Faith a message from Ephesians 6:16
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43:12Sometimes it seems like we are constantly under attack from the "fire darts of the enemy". In this message from Calvary Chapel Southwest Metro and Heed the Word, Pastor Ken Davis takes us through a study of Ephesians 6:16. Having taken up and discussed the other parts of the armor of God we turn to "The Shield of Faith" and learn what it means to t…
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What does it mean to put on the full armor of God? In this episode of Heed the Word we continue our exploration of this question by focusing on having our feet "shod with the preparation of the gospel of peace." What is "the gospel of peace?" What does it me to "have your feet shod?" What does is the "preparation" that Paul is writing about here in…
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Righteousness in Christ and the Full Armor of God, a Lesson from Ephesians Chapter 6
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47:53In this episode of Heed The Word, Pastor Ken Davis of Calvary Chapel Southwest Metro take a deep dive into Ephesians chapter six and discusses what it means to take up "The Breastplate of Righteousness" as part of the "Whole Armor of God." We have all sinned and fallen short of the glory of God, but God made His sinless Son Jesus Christ the sacrifi…
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What does it mean to "put on the whole armor of God?" More specifically, what does it mean to "put on the belt of truth?" Join us for this study of Ephesians 6 as we examine these questions and learn more about the One who not only tells the truth, but is the Truth, Jesus Christ, the Son of God.By Pastor Ken Davis
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Be Strong in the Lord! Ephesians 6:10-20
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1:12:23Do you feel overwhelmed by the struggles and trials of life? Do you feel like you are caught in a battle that you do not have the strength to win? Today's message will offer you the hope that you are longing for as we are encouraged by the Apostle Paul to be strong in the Lord, and in the power of His might! Join Pastor Ken Davis of Calvary Chapel …
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In this episode of Heed the Word, Pastor Ken Davis of Calvary Chapel Southwest Metro in Joshua, Texas takes us through Ephesians 6:10-12 and encourages us to know our enemy.By Pastor Ken Davis
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In this teaching from Ephesians 6:5-9 we talk about what it means to submit ourselves one to another. Particularly, what does the scripture have to say about how we are to interact with one another as employers and employees? In this sermon, Pastor Ken Davis of Calvary Chapel Southwest Metro in Joshua, Texas looks at the examples of several "bad bo…
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Children, Obey Your Parents in the Lord (Ephesians 6:1-4)
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1:08:43This is a lightly edited version of a Sunday morning service from a few years ago. In this message, we study Ephesians 6:1-4 and consider the implications of the exhortation for children to obey their parents in the Lord and the broader application of these passages to other relationships in our lives.…
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What does the Bible teach about Love and Respect in Marriage? A Sermon from Ephesians Chapter 5
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55:19In this 4th episode of Heed the Word, Pastor Ken Davis takes us through a section of Ephesians chapter 5 and exhorts us to "submit yourselves one two another." What does that look like for husbands and wives? Paul goes on to give us an explanation in this chapter. Join us to grow in wisdom in your marriage.…
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Walk in Love, a study from Ephesians Chapter 5 (With a short detour through I Corinthians 13)
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49:51This episode continues our journey through the book of Ephesians. Walking in love is not an option for the believer, it is something that the Lord commands us to do. His power is available to us as we strive to obey this command, and He Himself has given us the ultimate example of what walking in love looks like.…
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Exhortations For the Believer, Ephesians Chapter 4
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1:09:13In this second episode of Heed the Word, Pastor Ken Davis of Calvary Chapel Southwest Metro takes us through Ephesians chapter 4 and highlights the exhortations that we find there. What does it mean to walk worthy of the calling with which we were called? What does it look like to submit ourselves to the process of transformation? These questions, …
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