Calvary Church-San Antonio

“A Styrofoam Cup” | Sunday AM 11-9-25 | Pastor David K. Caruthers

Calvary Church Season 1 Episode 1

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Key Takeaways

  • God places His treasure in ordinary vessels.
    • “We have this treasure in earthen vessels, that the excellency of the power may be of God, and not of us.” (2 Corinthians 4:7)
  • Positions and trappings are temporary; true value is what God puts within.
    • Simon Sinek’s story: the ceramic cup honored the position, not the person.
  • Ancient clay vessels were disposable; the content (oil) was the real value.
    • Reference to Rome’s amphora mound (Monte Testaccio) from ca. 100 A.D. onward.
  • Human efforts to “dress up the cup” cannot produce true significance.
    • Fame, followers, wealth, and possessions do not impart inner transformation.
  • God consistently uses unlikely means and people to display His power.
    • Examples: Judges 15:15–16; 1 Samuel 17; Exodus 17:6; 1 Kings 17:8–16; Jonah 1–2; Matthew 14:13–21; Mark 5:25–34

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We invite you to join us in person @ 3423 N. Loop 1604 East, San Antonio, TX.
Sundays at 10am & 11AM
Wednesdays at 7:30 PM