Calvary Church - Maumee

God loves you. It’s one of the most basic of Christian principles. It almost seems too good to be true. But God is love. It’s who He is. No matter who you are, no matter what you have done, He loves you and wants to have a relationship with you. On Sunday, October 17, 2021, Pastor Chad Gilligan begins a new sermon series, Coming Home, and reminds us of the unfailing, unwavering love of the Father.

Over-looked and seemingly inconsequential, thoughts consume our days. They are deemed meaningless, yet they manipulate our emotions. Harmless, but drive our actions. Too often than not, our thoughts control us without us even realizing it, and we do nothing about it. On Sunday, October 10, 2021, Pastor Keith Kurtz preaches how to win the day against negative thinking.

When it rains, it pours. And tough times always come when least expected. Whether or not you can weather the storm depends on you and what you decide to do today. If you are not prepared, tough times could drive you away from God instead of bringing you closer. On Sunday, October 3, 2021, Pastor Chad Gilligan preached the importance of perseverance.

It’s not enough that we speak like Christians if our actions and heart do not match. If we want to be Christ-like, it starts with prayer. It starts with aligning our will to His. On Sunday, September 26, 2021, Calvary welcomes guest speaker, Pastor Nate Ortiz, as he stressed the importance of prayer in our lives.

Desperation, rejection, hopelessness... The true pandemic of these modern times is a pandemic of the soul. A pandemic of the lost. On Sunday, September 19, 2021, Pastor Jay Heiss gives Three Steps for Becoming Spiritually Awake.

We are excited to welcome Randy Young, president and founder of Agora ministries. Join us for this powerful message as he challenges the church to be a part of finishing the Great Commission. For close to 40 years, Randy has been involved with public ministry, church planting, and mission work to dozens of countries. His heart for the lost drives him to continue pushing others to live a missional lifestyle!

Have you ever felt completely overwhelmed and helpless? You are utterly defeated, and there's nothing you can do and nowhere to go for help. During those difficult times, it's important to not give up and not give into doubt. On Sunday, September 5, 2021, Pastor Chad Gilligan encourages us to take one small step during times of unbelief.

If we want to see God move in our life, if we want to experience something miraculous, it sometimes requires a step of faith from us. It sometimes requires us to go beyond our comfort zone and reach out to the only One who can heal us. On Sunday, August 29, 2021, Pastor Chad encourages us to take the first step of faith and see what God can do. 

Like a song that's stuck in your head, we should never forget who God is. Imprinted on our hearts and ready at a moment's notice, remember that His love endures forever.  The good times, the bad times, no matter what you face, God doesn't change and neither does His love for you. On Sunday, August 22, 2021, Pastor Chad Gilligan concludes his sermon series, Songs of Summer, with a promise of God's enduring love.

In a world with many voices attempting to gain our attention keeping Gods word in our hearts allows us to stay grounded. 

Sometimes, life seems unfair. Everyone is getting ahead, except you. People, who do what they want, seem happier and more successful than you. Moreover, you are miserable, even though you try to follow God. It’s time to change your perspective. There are things and truths you cannot see on this side of eternity. On Sunday, August 1, 2021, Pastor Matt Ford challenges us to expand our vision and believe in the One who gives the perspective.

God loves you. We hear it so often that we almost disregard it. But do you love God back? The Book of Psalms is full of love songs to God. And when we take time to reflect on the reasons to love God, we realize how amazing He truly is. On Sunday, July 25, 2021, Pastor Chad Gilligan reads from Psalm 19 and reminds us of why we should love God.

Sadness, grief, struggle…it’s all a part of who we are. We were built for joy, but we were also built for grief, and God has given us the tools to cope with it. Whether in a moment of difficulty or months of crippling depression, God has a plan. Even in the worst times, God has a plan. On Sunday, July 18, 2021, Pastor Chad Gilligan takes a look at the blues of the Bible and what to do in times of lament.

Some of the most well-known and beloved scriptures from the Bible are found in the book of Psalms. No matter what you are going through, there is a Psalm that can impact, inspire, and relate to your situation. It’s more than a book of poetry; it’s a powerful reminder of God’s presence in your life. On Sunday, July 11, 2021, Pastor Chad Gilligan begins a new sermon series, Songs of Summer, and reflects on the lessons found in Psalm 1.

History is full of people—real people—just like us. They experienced the same frustrations, fears, concerns, and desires as we do today. And when we learn their stories, we go beyond paintings and sterile history books to realize that no matter the time period, in our hearts, we are all the same. On Sunday, July 4, 2021, Pastor Chad Gilligan recounts the Second Great Awakening and gives us Four Great Awakening Truths that We Need to Experience Today. 

Peace has become a rare commodity. It can be hard to find and even harder to live by. People have made it their right and privilege to be outraged. But what if next time we chose peace instead of choosing to fight over something inconsequential? What if we chose understanding, or a new perspective? On Sunday, June 20, 2021, Pastor Chad Gilligan continues his new sermon series, Be Cool, and encourages us to be people of peace.

What does it mean to be a cool person? Is it a certain attitude or owning tons of stuff? Is it having lots of friends? Being cool to God isn’t about being perfect, or following all the rules, or even going to church every Sunday. Being cool is much simpler than that and a crucial part of our relationship with Him and others. On Sunday, June 13, 2021, Pastor Chris McCormick kicks off Calvary’s new sermon series, Be Cool, and preaches about the importance of being cool.

No matter how large, or impressive, or beautiful a building may be, if its infrastructure is weak, that building is a danger to itself and others. The same can be said for us. When we don’t examine ourselves for weaknesses, we are ticking time bombs capable of wreaking devastation and destruction beyond measure. On Sunday, June 6, 2021, Pastor Chad Gilligan continues his sermon series, Building for Blessing, and gives us Four Questions for Examining Your Infrastructure.

God sees you when no one else does. He knows and understands your pain, injustices, and regrets. No matter the mistake or sin, He wants to restore your broken heart and give you strength to endure for tomorrow. On Sunday, May 30, 2021, Pastor Jordan Moore preaches about Jesus and the woman from the well, and how Jesus can turn any shame into glory.

The Holy Spirit is more than an accessory; He’s a necessity in this life. Through Him, there is wisdom, power, direction, discernment, and a lifeline to the presence of God. Without Him, we cannot hope to accomplish God’s perfect will in our life. On Pentecost Sunday, May 23, 2021, Pastor Chad Gilligan explains why we need the Holy Spirit in our lives.