Calvary Church - Maumee

Sheep know their shepherd. The shepherd knows his sheep. He knows their strengths, weaknesses, hopes, and fears. And just a shepherd protects and cares for his sheep, the Good Shepherd cares for you deeply. You can trust Him with your future. And when you follow His voice, you can find life and live it to the fullest.   On Sunday, November 1, 2020, Pastor Chad continues his “I Am” sermon series and gives us Six Lessons from the Good Shepherd.

There is only one way to salvation. There is only one way to the Father, and that way is through Jesus Christ. He is the gate available to every man, woman, and child. No matter who you are or where you are from, the gate is open to you.  And through Him, He promises protection, peace, provision, hope, and restoration. On Sunday, October 25, 2020, Pastor Chad Gilligan unpacks Jesus’ teachings and takes an in-depth look at how Jesus describes Himself in the Bible.

One of the biggest lies Christians tell themselves is that followers of Christ will not have troubles and disappointments in life. When things don’t go according to plan, they end up questioning God and questioning themselves. But Jesus never said that there would never be trouble. In fact, He said the opposite. On Sunday, October 18, 2020, Calvary Church welcomes guest speaker, Pastor Scotty Gibbons, as he teaches from the story of Lazarus and what to do When Faith Collides with Reality. 

Even at our darkest times, there is no such thing as a hopeless situation. When Jesus said, “I am the light of the world,” it went beyond being a symbolic or religious idea. It’s Jesus’ promise of action and restoration to us. And when we allow God to move in His way, and trust in Him completely, He can bring light and change to any situation. On Sunday, October 11, 2020, Pastor Chad Gilligan continues his sermon series, I Am, as he recounts the story of Jesus healing the blind man.

Rabbi, Son of Man, Lion of Judah, Man of Sorrows … throughout the Bible, Jesus is known by many names. But who was Jesus really? If we want a relationship with Him and truly know Him on a deeper, more personal level, we need to unpack who Jesus is by His own words. On Sunday, October 4, 2020, Pastor Chad Gilligan begins a new sermon series, I Am, and takes an in-depth look at how Jesus describes himself in the Bible.

The world is filled with conflict, polarization, contradiction, hypocrisy, unknowns , fear, anger, frustration, and disappointment. But God has called His people to more, to not live lives of frustration, but to live our lives to the full. On Sunday, September 27,2020, Pastor Chad Gilligan concludes his How To… sermon series and encourages us to live a life worth living.

At Calvary, missions is more than a thing we do, it’s our assignment from God. While we’re excited to support missionaries and ministries around the world, as well as locally, we know missions first begins in our homes, work, and schools. On Sunday, September 20, 2020, Calvary’s Serve Director, Leah Lorann, kicks off Missions Week 2020 as she speaks on what it means to live a missional life.

What do we do when facing an ethical dilemma or uncertainty in life? Not every question we encounter has an answer. And without a go-to response on what to do, we can feel very lost and confused. Fortunately, with a biblical based, go-to response, the big issues don’t feel so overwhelming. On Sunday, September 13, 2020, Pastor Chad Gilligan gives us a Go-To How-To to use no matter what you're facing.

When we are too focused on our past, it can damage our todays and destroy our future. Sometimes, our past brings regret. And sometimes, it brings temptation. But Jesus offers freedom and restoration. On Sunday, September 6, 2020, Pastor Chad Gilligan preaches from the book of Titus and shows us how to get past your past.

When times are filled with injustice, conflict, riots, and natural disasters, it's easy to wonder if we are living in the end times. Thankfully, the Bible shows us to how to prepare for times like these and what to expect. On Sunday, August 30, Pastor Chad Gilligan gives us three warning about the end times.

Pastor Chad, Pastor Matt, and Pastor Chris all sit down to talk about last week's sermon, "How To Get Unstuck." In this conversation, we look more into what stops us from sharing our faith and effective ways to make meaningful relationships with others. 

Do you every feel like the outsider looking in? At church? At work? Even among your own family? Everyone feels that way sometimes. And it is our job to reach beyond relational barriers to include those outside our comfort zone. On Sunday, August 23, 2020, Pastor Chris McCormick shows us that when we reach out to others, we find ourselves unstuck too.

Disagreements are a part of life. They are unavoidable. Whether it is with family, friends, coworkers, or even other believers, we will all disagree sometimes. But it is how we handle our disagreement with each other that sets us apart and allow us to still honor God and those around us. On Sunday, August 16, 2020, Pastor Chad Gilligan preaches from the book of Acts and shows us “How to Disagree.”

Pastor Chad, Pastor Lindsay, and Pastor Keith all sit down to discuss last Sunday's message, "How To Disagree."

Whether it's fear of failure, fear of the unknown, fear of conflict, or fear of disappointment, when we don’t know what to do, our fears can overwhelm and cripple us. Before fear even builds up, remember God has given you the antidote to fear. He sent the Holy Spirit to help you. On Sunday, August 9, 2020, Pastor Chad Gilligan preaches from the book of 2 Timothy and teaches us How Not to be Afraid.

How to Know What to Do When You Don’t Know What to Do (8/2/20) by Calvary Church

Jonah (7/26/20) by Calvary Church

“Hindsight may be 20/20,” but when facing uncertainty, you are blind. We often forget that the heroes in the Bible did not know the outcomes of their stories. When facing their trials, they could not see that God was working miraculously behind the scenes. They only knew that the consequences were life or death, but their calling to faithfulness was greater. On Sunday, July 19, 2020, Pastor Chad Gilligan teaches from the book of Daniel to give us Lessons from the Lion’s Den.

For all of us, at some point in our lives, we will all face something bigger than we are, and what we do will either set us up for victory or defeat. Our giants come in all shapes and sizes. Whether it’s unforeseen circumstances and insurmountable odds with your health, home, job, mental health, or the headlines, you can be a champion. On Sunday, July 12, 2020, Pastor Chad Gilligan recounts the story of David and Goliath and gives us Three Questions Champions Ask.

When life doesn’t go according to plan, politics are corrupt, and society unjust… When nothing seems to go right, and the world seems wrong, what do you do when frustrations pile up? Do you get angry and yell? Do you internalize and shut down? On Sunday, July 5, 2020, Pastor Chad Gilligan speaks on the Fruit of Frustration and the story of Moses and the Israelites.