Calvary Church - Maumee

More than a responsibility, it is a privilege. When God calls you to follow His leading and to serve others, He is calling you to be Christ-like. He is calling you to purpose. On Sunday, November 24, 2024, Pastor Chad Gilligan reminds us that we don't have to do this, We Get To Do This!

One act of love can change the world! Sometimes before God can use us, he requires us to take a step of faith, a step of generosity. On Sunday, November 17, 2024, Pastor Chad Gilligan interviewed the founder of Convoy of Hope, Hal Donaldson.

Just as a tree needs healthy roots to grow, so do Christians. If we want to grow strong in the Lord, it takes care, diligence, and sometimes pruning. On Sunday November 10, 2024, Pastor Chad Gilligan continues his DNA sermon series and challenges us that Healthy Things Grow.

Sermon for November 3, 2024

Sermon for October 27, 2024

God has called us to be more than good heavenly citizens, but also good earthly citizens. On Sunday, October 20, 2024, Pastor Chad Gilligan encourages everyone to V.O.T.E.

The Holy Spirit is active and present to move you beyond reading the pages of the Bible. If you need to be refreshed, reenergized, and revived, He is there to bring a new wind of energy and power to your life. On Sunday, October 13, 2024, Pastor Chad concludes his Living Water sermon series with the Wind of the Holy Spirit.

The same blessing spoken by priests thousands of years ago is as true today as it was back then. It remains God’s promise to you and to your family and generations to come. On Sunday, October 6, 2024, Calvary welcomed long-time friend and teacher, Dr. Wave Nunnally, as he unpacks the significance and relevance of The Priestly Blessing.

Life is a spiritual battle. We may not always see the war in front of us, but we can feel it. We can feel the drain...the exhaustion, frustration, and fear. But God did not send us into war unarmed and alone. We are not destined for defeat. On September 29, 2024, Pastor Chad Gilligan reveals God's Secret Weapon.

Non-existent in our thoughts or only remembered in the Book of Acts, he’s the often-forgotten part of the Trinity. Yet, the Holy Spirit is one of the most influential parts of our spiritual walk. If we want to know God, if we want to know Jesus, if we want to grow in our faith, we also need to know the Holy Spirit. On Sunday, September 22, 2024, Pastor Chad Gilligan gives us Three Facts About the Holy Spirit.

Living Water doesn’t stay stagnant. It doesn’t pollute or age, slowly filling with waste and bacteria. Living Water moves, sweeping away impurities, and refreshing everything it touches. If you are thirsty for more from this life, it’s time to move into the living waters of the Holy Spirit. On Sunday, September 15, 2024, Pastor Chad Gilligan shares seven promises from God’s Word to all who are thirsty.

If you never spend time with someone, are you truly their friend? If you don’t care whether or not you see them, can you still say you love a person? It is the same with God. When we don’t prioritize the One who died for us, saves us, and ultimately restores our lives, can we still call ourselves Christians? On Sunday, September 8, 2024, Pastor Chad Gilligan began a new sermon series called, Living Water, and speaks on the importance of spending FaceTime with God.

The smallest things can make the biggest difference. A pebble in the shoe can cause an adult man to limp. A simple flower can lift the spirits of a dying woman. It is the same for spiritual matters. Good or bad, little things chart the course for our spiritual lives. On Sunday, September 1, 2024, Pastor Chad Gilligan encourages us to see what God can do with the little things.

People often value what’s easy to find, easy to achieve, and equally fleeting. Not every person can discern the value of hidden treasure. But when we dig where it matters, we find wealth beyond our imagination. On Sunday, August 25, 2024, Pastor Chad Gilligan unpacks parables about finding treasure in unlikely places.

On Sunday, August 18, 2024, Calvary welcomed Pastor Chad's friend and mentor, Dr. David Arnett, as he shared God's Word about the importance of memorials.

It's not enough to listen to the Word if you do not do as it says. If you want to have lifelong foundation in Christ, it starts with creating good soil in your life today. On Sunday, August 11, 2024, Pastor Chad Gilligan revisits the Parable of the Sower.

Jesus knew that sometimes the best way to teach complex issues is by telling a story. On Sunday, August 4, 2024, Pastor Chad Gilligan unpacks the parables of Jesus with this new sermon series.

Love. Joy. Peace... Fruit is more than what's found in Galatians. It the by-product of our lives, our words, and our actions. And it can be good or bad. On Sunday, July 28, 2024, Pastor Chad Gilligan wraps up How to be a Pharisee, by asking us to examine the fruit in our lives.

Things in life do not make sense. We are told God has a plan. That there is a greater reason. That “we can do all things through Him. “ But while we are busy asking the WHY, we are missing the point. We forgot that Jesus is NOT us, and we are not called to understand. We are called to be faithful. On Sunday, July 21, 2024, Pastor Chad Gilligan gives us Five Things We Learn from the Messianic Secret.

Sermon for July 14, 2024