Five reasons to go to church (Matthew 16:18)

The church is a gift of God to you are taking advantage of this gift?  Find out in this Recharge Video 

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Seeing God? (Psalm 75:1)

Even if we cannot see God with our eyes are there ways of detecting His presence in our lives?  Find out in this Recharge Video

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Dull of hearing (Hebrews 11:5)

Even our spiritual hearing can degrade with time learn how to keep your hearing sharp in this Recharge Video

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Remove the filters (Matthew 13:9)

Do we ever filter what God wants to say to us?  Do we ever just hear what we want to hear rather than what we need to hear? Learn more in this Recharge Video.

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Invite God to speak (1 Samuel 3:9)

Have you ever directly invited God to speak to you? This may be a key step in your hearing His voice. Learn more in this Recharge Video.

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Listen (Luke 9:35)

Do we really listen to God's voice - find out in this Recharge Video

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Be still (Psalm 46:10)

In order to listen to God's voice we must stop making noise! Learn more in this Recharge Video with Pastor Jesse Waggoner

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Make the Most of Today -Video Series

A new video series has gone online - taken from the Archives of Recharge Video. In this video teaching series I will show you how you can make the most of today.  Life is too short to waste even a single day and the scriptures show us how we should view and treat this day to make it what God meant it to be for us.  So take a few moments and be encouraged as you make the most of today.

To access the entire series go to the Mt. Calvary Website.

Blessings,

Jesse

Who owns today? (Psalm 118:24)

Discover who is ultimately responsible for today in this Recharge Video

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How to end your day (Psalm 4:8)

Discover the best way to end this day and every day in this Recharge Video with Jesse Waggoner

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How to start your day (Psalm 63:1)

Discover the best way to start this day and every day in this Recharge Video 

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Mission Impossible? (Luke 1:37)

Find out what God can do with the impossible situations in your life in this Recharge Video

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Either way - it's good (Phil. 1:21)

In any extreme of life we can find good - discover more in this Recharge Video

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What the Bible Says about Heaven

Here is a video preview of the Bible teaching series entitled - "What the Bible says about Heaven"  you can enjoy it in person or online at Mt. Calvary Baptist church.  I hope you can be part of it.

The Risk of obeying God - Acts 5:29

Sometimes we face pressure from others to disobey what we know to be the right thing to do.  But even with the risk obedience is always best.  Learn more in today's Recharge Video

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100 years' journey to joy

The following was written in 2000 as a testimonial to my friend Genoa, it was published in the Charleston Gazette, and I want to post it here again.  I will be sharing this as part of my message on Sunday.

I WAS shocked at her simple beauty. Even through the 1920s styling of her clothes and the yellow tint of the photograph, she stood there smiling and confident with an expression of being at peace with the world. The faded image bore no outward resemblance to the woman I had come to know.

I was her pastor. I had visited in her home many times, talked with her, prayed with her and sought to encourage her. But the woman I knew was nearing the century mark. Time had ravaged her body and robbed her of even the mobility to leave her tiny home. The silent thief of Alzheimer's disease had stolen the best part of her mind. 

I knew from the often-repeated stories that she was an orphan, her mother dying in the process of giving birth. She was raised by friends of the family, never enjoyed the company of a brother or sister. She never married, never knew the companionship of a loving husband or the tender touch of a nursing baby. She never traveled, and she saw the ocean only once in her 100 years.
She was never able to finish high school as the need for an income outweighed the need for an education. She worked in a factory making shoes. I make more in a few days than she ever made in a month. 

She has no retirement, no savings and, apart from the family of church, no one to care for her. She survives on a small Social Security check and prayer.
I have wondered if this is the future she envisioned as she posed for that picture somewhere in the distant past. A future of loneliness, hard work, hard times and poverty? A future without the fulfillment of the dreams that most of us hold dear. The expression in the picture is one of confidence and hope; from every outward standard of measurement, her life has been anything but marked by happiness.
But if you knew her, in spite of a spotty memory and confusion, you would know that she has something money and achievement cannot purchase. Her spirit was one marked by an inner strength, a peace that goes beyond my ability to understand. 

In spite of it all, she is content. In fact, she is joyful and thankful, rather than petty and bitter. She is always focused on what God has given her and not for a second on what God chose for her to do without. Her only disappointment is that God has seen fit to leave her here so long when she wants to go home. 

The outward expression on a time-worn picture is a reality that is now seen in the inward images of the heart. This woman has found joy! The kind of joy I want to experience every day, every moment. I have come to her to give, to minister. Instead I have been ministered to. I have been encouraged and I have been wounded. I have been rebuked by how often I have taken the misguided path that believes lasting contentment and joy can be found in the trinkets and experiences of this world. Her life, the one I can see as whole from the picture I hold in my hand and the face that is before me, teaches me that joy can come only from things that touch eternity. It comes only from a person beyond this Earth and beyond this life. It only comes from a relationship with our Maker. 

Psalms 16:11 expresses the idea in divine terms: "In Your presence is the fullness of joy."
One ultimately finds real and lasting joy in being with the God of the universe. It is not found in the stuff of the world. It is not found in possessions, in achievement or position. It is found in a simple dependence and contentment that has its origin in Him. 

Why not take a few moments and take a look at the joy level of your life? Please do not confuse joy with happiness. The comings and goings of happiness are determined by the circumstances of this life. Joy is determined by our being in His presence and is independent of the circumstances of life. Joy is attainable, but only through a relationship with our Heavenly Father, gained through Jesus Christ.

She found this joy and lived it and lives it still. This is the goal I wish to pursue. I encourage you to make the journey as well.

Recharge Video Update

Hi All:

I just want to give you a quick update on things…

1.     Summer break has started and for the next 3 weeks there will be no new Recharge Video episodes, new episodes begin in August – be watching.

2.     In the mean time you can watch previous episodes here http://www.recharge.waggonermedia.com

3.     Since September of 2013 I have created 89 episodes of Recharge Video.  Thank you for your comments, encouragement and support.  Please continue to share with others so that we can grow our audience and share the encouragement.

4.     In case you are wondering here is how this ministry operates.   Everything you see online is created by our staff of one (me) and we have a yearly budget of $0 – in the future I hope to buy advertising to help get the word out but for now your sharing this ministry with others is the only way to move forward so please help as you can.

5.     Be blessed and I look forward to being back with new Recharge Videos very soon.

God's Help Desk (Hosea 13:9)

While tech support cannot always solve your problems God promises to be your help, learn more in this Recharge Video

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You are going to make it (Judges 6:15-16)

One profound promise is all you need to claim to be assured that in spite of what life throws at you, you are going to make it.

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No hiding (Proverbs 28:13)

Hiding from God is a no-win proposition. Learn more in this 2 minute encouragement from Recharge Video

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Thinking about tomorrow (Proverbs 27:1)

Today's recharge video show us God's way to deal with tomorrow.
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It is settled (Psalm 119:89)

God is the final word on all things.  Learn more in this Recharge Video

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God's Custom (Psalm 119:132)

You can count on this response from God because it is His faithful custom - find out more in this Recharge Video.

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Blessed are the persecuted (Matthew 5:10)

The final episode of a series through the beatitudes

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Blessed are the peacemakers (Matthew 4:9) - Take 2

In part seven of a study through the Beatitudes from Matthew 5 - learn the value of being a peacemaker

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Blessed are the pure in heart (Matthew 5:8)

In part six of this study through the Beatitudes from Matthew 5, learn to focus on the internal. watch in Standard Definition Video or High Definition Video

Blessed are the merciful (Matthew 5:7)

Part five of a study through the Beatitudes from Matthew 5. Learn how being merciful will always pay off.

Blessed those who hunger and thirst (Matthew 5:6)

Part four of a study through the Beatitudes from Matthew 5. Find out how changing your desires can change your life.

Blessed are the meek (Matthew 5:5)

Part three of a study through the Beatitudes from Matthew 5. Find out how what being meek is all about and the reward for those who are

Blessed are those who mourn (Matt. 5:4)

Part two of a study through the Beatitudes from Matthew 5. Find out how your mourning can be turned into comfort in this Recharge Video.

Blessed are the poor in spirit (Matt. 5:3)

Part one of a series looking at the meaning and application of the blessings from Jesus' sermon on the mount. Enjoy this Recharge video.

Timeless Truth (Psalm 100:5)

Even though it seems like what we used to believe is always up for review we can trust that there is one source of truth that is always true. Learn more in this Recharge Video.

Keep the fire burning (1 Thess. 5:19)

Fan the flames of God's work in your life - use this link to learn more in this Recharge Video.

Filter everything (1 Thess. 5:21)

Do you have a life-filter in place? Learn more by using this link to this Recharge Video

Another trip around the sun (Genesis 8:22)

What is the best way to celebrate your birthday? Here are some thoughts on a new way to look at your special day.

Being God's Best

In God's plan for society, family and church, He has determined various roles that we are to fulfill. As we seek to be God's best in our roles as Father, Mother, Children, Neighbors, Friends, Leaders, Servants and more we need to discover His plan for each role as revealed in the Bible. Beginning May 4th we will begin a new Bible study series at Mt. Calvary Baptist Church. This study will help you do just that as we look at the eternally wise and eminently practical instructions found in God's Word. Come along and be God's best. If you are in the Charleston area our services are at 9 and 11 am. Our you may follow the series online via our website. For more take a look at the introductory video for this series.

Addicted to Praise (Luke 24:53)

There are plenty of reasons to praise - here are a few - in this Recharge Video

Faith and Sight (John 20:29)

Doubting Thomas was not the only person with this problem.  Learn about the blessings of faith without sight in this Recharge Video.

Why is Good Friday good? (John 19:30)

Something good was accomplished on a very dark day.  Learn more in this Recharge Video.

Is the resurrection real? (1 Corinthians 15:3-6)

Is it reasonable to believe that Jesus was resurrected?  What evidence to we have that Jesus did come back to life?  Find out more in this recharge video.

Back to school (Psalm 111:2)

There is a subject worth studying and it will be a constant source of encouragement.  Learn more in this Recharge Video.

1000 Generation (Psalm 105:8)

God always keeps His promises forever, find out more in this Recharge Video

God's Contact List (Luke 10:20)

If you could call Him would God take your call?  Find out how He responds to you in this Recharge Video

The "A-Team" (Isaiah 25:1)

God's plan is coming together for you!  Find out more in this Recharge Video

God's Delete Button (Isaiah 43:25)

God can and will forgive and forget - find out more in this Recharge Video

Disarming Anger (Proverbs 15:1)

Learn how to put out the fire of anger and have more peace in your relationships in this Recharge Video.

Your forever home (John 16:6)

Where are you going to spend eternity?  Jesus tells us what is really important about heaven in this recharge video.

God reigns (Psalm 97:1)

Of all of our reasons to rejoice this one should be at the top of our lists. Find out what it is in this Recharge Video

How are you sleeping? (Lamentations 2:19)

Find some rest in by accessing God's presence - learn how in this Recharge Video

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You are going to make it (part 2)

Part 2 of a study from 2 Cor. 12:9.

You are going to make it (2 Cor. 12:9) - part 1

Even in the most difficult days God let's us know that we are going to make it.  Find out more of  His promise in this Recharge Video.

Truth Detection

As part of our study in the book of Jude I am sharing my rules of "truth detection" as it applies to those who teach the Word of God.  Jude warns us that not everyone who teaches, teaches the truth.

The Rules of Truth Detection

1.  If the teaching doesn’t “seem  right” - watch out

2.  If the teacher doesn’t seem sincere - watch out

3.  If there is a minimum amount of Bible and a maximum amount of conjecture - watch out

4.  If there isn’t a chapter and verse-  watch out

5.  If the teaching elevates man rather than God - watch out

6.  If there is a “hidden meaning” - watch out

7.  If the teaching leans toward extreme freedom of behavior – watch out

8.  If the teaching leans toward extreme legalism in behavior - watch out

9.  If the teaching mars the doctrine of Christ—watch out

Trust at all times (Psalm 62:8)

Is it possible to trust God even when it doesn't feel like we can?  Even when it doesn't look like we should? Find out in this Recharge Video.

God loves you because... (1 John 4:8)

Ever wonder the real reason God loves you, find out in this Recharge Video

Great things all for you (1 Samuel 12:24)

God has done some great things for you, how many of them can you recall - this recharge video will get you started.

How much do you know? (Daniel 2:22)

Learn how much you know and how much our God knows in this Recharge Video taken from the life of Daniel

God needs no help! (Deut. 32:12)

This Recharge video will remind you of what God can do all by Himself.  Be encouraged!

Four Essential Things

If you are part of the ministry of Mt. Calvary you already have been exposed to these four essential things that every follower of Jesus must do to be growing.  These four actions are becoming part of the DNA of our church as we move forward in obedience to our Lord.  If you interact with this ministry online you can use the link below to learn more.  I would encourage you to watch the four short videos and think your way through  the discussion guides as you evaluate where you are in relation to these actions.

http://www.calvarywv.com/series/go/index.html

Blessings,
Jesse Waggoner

Contrast (Psalm 1:6)

The contrast between God’s care for His own and those who refuse Him is on display in this Recharge Video.

Servanthood and Pride (Jude 1)

I have been meditating on Jude 1, and marveling that even though he was a half-brother of Jesus Christ, Jude simply states that he is: "Jude, a servant of Jesus Christ."  No name dropping, no interview, no book deal, just a servant.  Jude is the model of one who abandoned any hint of pride.  You know pride don't you?

Pride is...

Believing or acting like you are better than someone else

Believing or acting like you know more than you really do

Believing or acting like you know something no one else does

Believing or acting like your flaws are non-existent

Believing or acting like other's flaws are enormous

Believing or acting like you have special rights

Believing or acting like you have a special relationship with God

Believing or acting like the rules don't apply you

Believing or acting like you have no fears or insecurities

Believing or acting like you got where you have without any help

Believing or acting like you are a gift to the world

Believing or acting like you don't need advice or guidance

Believing or acting like you always have the right answer

Believing or acting like others owe you something

Believing or acting like you own no one anything

All of that is swept away with one little phrase - "A servant of Jesus Christ."

All of that superstructure of self-importance is deconstructed by realizing His exclusive importance.

Jesus - the Son of God

Jesus - the Savior

Jesus - the perfect One

Jesus - the sinless One

Jesus - the forgiver of sins

Jesus - the forgiver of my sins

Jesus - the sacrifice for all sins

Jesus - the lamb of God

Jesus - the promised Messiah

Jesus - the firstborn from the dead

Jesus - the giver of life

Jesus - the resurrection and the life

Jesus - the provider of abundant life

Jesus - the Maker of everything

Jesus - the Judge of everything

Jesus - the purpose of everything

Jesus - the sustainer of everything

Jesus - your only hope

Jesus - my only hope

Jesus - the only hope

Jesus - the lover of your soul

Jesus - the One coming to take you to heaven

Jesus - the One who rescued you from hell

Jesus - the One who rescued you from yourself

Jesus - the One who delivered you from Satan

Jesus - the One who defeated the Devil

Jesus - the One preparing a place for you

Jesus - the Lord

Jesus - the King

Jesus - the Lord of Lords

Jesus - the King of Kings

Jesus - God

Jesus - my Lord and my love

Jesus - the one I am privileged to serve.

"Jude, a servant of Jesus Christ."  May God give us that same servant focus and worshipful humility.

Helpless (Psalm 1:5)

When we discover how helpless we are we find out that our God is the only one who offers hope. Find out more in this Recharge Video

Useless (Psalm 1:4)

Learn how to make sure your life counts in this Recharge Video

Cultivate (Psalm 1:3)

Part 3 of our study through Psalm 1 - Learn how to be positioned for growth in this Recharge Video.

Meditate (Psalm 1:2)

If you want to follow the path of blessing you must learn to train you mind to think differently, you can start by putting in some new material. Find out more in this Recharge Video.

The Blessing Line (Psalm 1:1)

This is the first part of a six-part study through the first Psalm. In it we find the bath to God’s blessing. Learn more in this Recharge Video.

He is there (Matthew 28:20)

Maybe you should check your watch or calendar and be reminded that will provide proof that Jesus is still with you. Learn more in this Recharge Video

Fewer Words (Ecclesiastes 5:2)

Learn to use fewer words by means of replacement is this Recharge Video

Name Game (Psalm 52:9)

The name of our God is reason for hope. Find out more in this Recharge Video

Get Alone with God

Here is last Sunday's message and next Sunday's Radio Broadcast. We learn from Daniel that time alone with God is essential to our welfare.

For more from this series visit www.calarywv.com

Covered from A to Z (Revelation 22:13)

In this Recharge Video – How many years of experience would God put on His resume? Find out by watching.

Your Natural Environment (Hebrews 11:12)

Eight tips for making Sunday worship better

1. Pray ahead of time
Ask God to guide and speak to you.  Thank Him for the opportunity to meet with Him and His people.

2. Know what is going on
Pay attention to the teaching program.  Read the passage ahead of time if you can and take advantage of all the resources to stay in touch.

3. Don't let last Sunday be the last time you spent time with God
Enough said.

4. Sing with your brain
Try to understand and express the message of the song to God.  Keep the mind engaged as well as your emotions.

5. Plan to give
​Have a plan for giving and use your giving as a means of expressing your heart to God

6. Look for someone to bless
​Whether an old friend or someone you don’t know, your greeting, love and attention ​will help them feel the warmth of God’s people.

7. Listen carefully
Give your full attention to what is being shared.  Fight the temptation to allow your mind to drift.  Check yourself by trying to summarize the sermon when complete.

8. Follow in your Bible
​Bring a Bible with you.  Follow along as it is being taught.  Take notes if you like or use ​the ones provided.  You may not be able to recall all of the message but you can always ​come back to the source material.

Radio Show begins fourth year

 

Sunday begins my fourth year of broadcasting practical Bible teaching on the radio via WCHS 58AM. The program is heard across most of West Virginia and around the world via internet streaming. Be praying for the Word to touch the hearts of listeners. 

You can hear Sunday's broadcast here: http://nehemiah.podomatic.com/entry/2013-12-29T12_59_05-08_00

No more tears (Revelation 21:4)

Learn about God's no tears formula in this Recharge Video.  Blessings...

New Year's Appointment (Exodus 12:14)

Take a look at God's New Year's program in this Recharge Video.

Last Words (Intro)

Here is a video introduction to a new teaching series entitled "Last Words:  Discovering Life's Most Important Things"

Returns (Eph. 1:7)

In this recharge video you will learn that retail stores are not the only ones who have a "liberal return policy."
I trust this will be a blessing and encouragement to you.

God with us (Matthew 1:23)

God's intention for Christmas is summed up in one word, which is the subject of this Recharge Video

Heaven's Worship (Revelation 4 & 5)

Take a few moments and listen in on heaven's worship in this Recharge Video

Make today count (Psalm 90:12)

Every day is fresh opportunity to make a difference in your growth, service and life.  For more take a look at this Recharge Video

The Dawn of Hope (Psalm 30:5)

You cannot last long without hope, find a fresh dose of hope in this Recharge Video




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Building Castles (Hebrews 10:6)

Have you noticed that the things we spend our lives building will not last forever? Find out something you can be involved with today that will be remembered, in this Recharge Video

 

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Be very, very quiet (Psalm 46:10)

A gift of quietness is on the way in this Recharge Video for more visit www.RechargeVideo.com

When you fall... (Micah 7:8)

When you fall (and you have and will) what do you do?  Find out God's encouraging  Word on the subject in this Recharge Video

How to profit on Black Friday

Learn what it take to really profit in this Recharge Video

Are you ready for some Thanksgiving? (Psalm 95:2)

Learning the grammar of Thanksgiving will help you be truly thankful

Holding it all together (Col. 1:17)

Jesus is the one who literally holds it all together, learn more in this Recharge Video

 

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Silence! (Habakkuk 2:20)

Sometimes being speechless is a good think, especially if you know God is where He is supposed to be, learn more in this Recharge Video.

Hello my name is... (John 1:12)

Take a second look at who you are in this Recharge Video

Be His hands (Matt. 10:42)

Our purpose is to be His hands in this world.

 

Does the government know you are alive?

Do you ever feel forgotten? Ever feel all alone? Well, find some encouragement in this Recharge video taken from Psalm 139:7,10. You will discover that God can never forget you.

If you are receiving this via e-mail just click the link above to open the page containing the video. For more please visit http://www.waggonermedia.com or http://www.calvarywv.com

 

Blessings,
Jesse Waggoner

The ultimate gift of love

This Recharge video will remind you just how loved you are by showing you the ultimate gift of love.

   

Reasons to Rejoice

In this Recharge Video you will be reminded to go on a search to find reasons to rejoice

Complain to God?

In this Recharge video we discover what God thinks about complaining (the right way) as we look at Psalm 142:2  Please feel free to share or make comments.

Taste and See

A restaurant, a three year old, and some mac and cheese remind us of the need to taste and see that God is good in this Recharge video.  Feel free to pass on or comments.

New teaching series - When Jesus Said No

Here is a brief video intro to our new Sunday Night series that begins this Sunday (Oct. 20) at 6 pm. at Mt. Calvary Baptist (www.CalvaryWV.com). You will see Jesus in a whole new light

I recognize that voice

Can you recognize a friend from just their voice?  How well do you do at recognizing God's voice.  This Recharge video will help you think a little deeper about listening.

Turn on the lights

This REcharge video will you remind you to use the light God gives to guide and guard you in life.

Get growing

This recharge video will remind you that when times are good that is time to grow. You might also call this episode "groundhog day"

 

Looking for an expert?

It seems like there is an expert for every situation and we often feel we would benefit from using professional advice.  In today's REcharge video I want to share with you that you already have access to all the expertise that you need.  Blessings...