Calvary Chapel Canberra

As we step into 2026, there’s a deeper question than goals, habits, or resolutions:
Whose approval am I living for?

John 12:42–43 reminds us that it’s possible to believe in Jesus—and still live for the wrong praise.

The praise of people is loud, addictive, and temporary.
The praise of God is quiet, costly, and eternal.

This year, don’t shape your life around applause that won’t follow you into eternity.

#ANewYearANewAudience #PraiseOfGod #John12 #FaithOverApproval #LivingForEternity #ChristianPerspective #NewYearFocus

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Calvary Chapel Canberra

There was human tension behind the nativity story. Joseph stood one decision away from disaster—and one step from destiny.

Joseph was righteous, but not perfect. Confused. Wrestling. Caught between mercy and the law. With Mary pregnant and no explanation that made sense, he planned to quietly walk away. What we often overlook is this: God intervened not because Joseph understood everything, but because his heart was righteous.

Why God interrupts some decisions before they destroy us
What it means that “the steps of the righteous are ordered by the Lord” (Psalm 37:23)
How righteousness creates a divine safety net for your future

Joseph’s pause became the doorway for divine intervention. His righteousness positioned him to hear God when it mattered most, and history was changed forever.

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Calvary Chapel Canberra

The steps of the righteous are ordered by the Lord—even when the path doesn’t make sense. Trust the One who sees the whole journey. #TrustGod #FaithWalk

Every step. Every season. Every turn. The Lord orders the steps of the righteous—and I’m walking in trust. #GodsPlan #RighteousWalk

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Calvary Chapel Canberra

If you missed our THANKSGIVING SUNDAY services, be sure to catch the sermon on our channel.

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New sermon clip from this Sunday!

"THANKSGIVING ON PURPOSE"

We live in a world obsessed with “ME”… but everything changes when our focus shifts to HIM.

If you’re feeling empty or exhausted, don’t fall for the lie that putting yourself first will fix it. It might feel good for a moment, but real JOY comes when our priorities are aligned:
J — Jesus First
O — Others Second
Y — Yourself Last
Many of us are living the life we once prayed for, but still feel miserable. Why?
Because when expectations rise, gratitude becomes harder… and joy slips away.
Happiness is shaped not by what we have, but by what we expect.
When we lower the expectations and lift our thankfulness, everything shifts.

#Thanksgiving #ChristianReels #ChristianMotivation #PutJesusFirst #JoyInJesus #FaithOverFeelings #GratitudePractice #ChristianLiving #RenewYourMind #BiblicalWisdom