Calvary Church Naperville

Drawing from Psalm 84:5-7, this message explores how seasons of hardship (the "Valley of Baca") can become places of unexpected blessing. Pastor Joel Schmidgall walks through four steps for navigating difficult seasons: strengthening yourself in the Lord, keeping sight of your destination, persevering with praise, and staying fruitful even in suffering.

This sermon explores the invitation Jesus extends in Matthew 7:7 — to ask, seek, and knock in persistent, faith-filled prayer. Drawing from the Sermon on the Mount and supporting passages throughout Scripture, it challenges believers to approach God boldly and consistently, trusting in His goodness as a Father who gives generously to His children. The message also touches on the importance of righ...

This sermon, "On the Hook" by Pastor Luke Barnett, explores the outpouring of the Holy Spirit at Pentecost and the early church's model of devoted community (Acts 2). It challenges listeners to recognize their own spiritual gifts (Romans 12:6-8) and actively use them to minister to others rather than waiting passively.

Using the Roman centurion's remarkable display of trust in Jesus' authority as its anchor, this July 5th sermon by Cody Adams unpacks what faith, that truly gets God's attention, looks like — a confidence in God's ability that not only believes but speaks and steps out, even without visible proof.

The gospel reminds us that we are citizens of earth—but first of Heaven. In this message, Pastor Marty Sloan takes us through how we can love and bless the nation we live in without worshiping it.

Faith begins by responding to the voice of God. In this message, Pastor Marty takes us through how Abraham models the type of faith God uses to impact generations.

We look most like Christ when we serve and should be our response to his sacrifice for us. Pastor Adrian Cruz takes us through the seventh and final spiritual discipline of our Rooted series.

Gods Word is useful for: Doctrine, Reproof, Correction, Instruction. The reading and studying of the Word is one of the cornerstones of the Christian walk, and a vital spiritual discipline. Pastor Sean shares with us about the importance of being rooted in Scripture!

We are blessed to become a blessing. Generosity is about mission. Pastor Marty talks us through the spiritual discipline of generosity.

What is repentance? Repentance means turning, not just feeling sorry.

God uses gathered worship to shape us because Spiritual growth requires being planted. Pastor Marty takes us through our second spiritual discipline: worship!

Prayer is not just something we do—it is access to God, and it is the place where burdens are released, and our relationship with Him is strengthened. Pastor Marty talks about the vitality of pray to our walk as Christians!

The Christian life doesn't happen by accident. We think that spiritual growth happens automatically, but it actually occurs through intentional steps. Pastor Marty begins on our new topic of the Spiritual Disciplines and how they shape our lives as followers of Christ!

The Gospel is the good news, and we cannot keep it to ourselves! To make life count, you have to live with others in mind. Pastor Marty leads us through another teaching on how we can Make Life Count!

Life counts most when it is lived in preparation for eternity. Pastor Marty continues our study on how we can make life count for all it's worth!

What does it mean to "make life count"? Pastor Marty reminds us that in everything we do, we need to keep Jesus at the center!

Happy Resurrection! We believe that the Resurrection is a bold announcement that the final word belongs to God. Pastor Marty brings the message!

Let's focus on Palm Sunday, the beginning of Holy Week – the week that changed everything. Pastor Sean takes us through Jesus' last few days on earth, not just to see what He experienced, but why He experienced it and what it means. Our hope is to see God in a new light through Jesus Christ.

Skepticism and doubt are not the enemy of faith – they are an invitation into a deeper revelation of faith. Pastor Marty takes us through the difference between skepticism and unbelief.

Who is the Holy Spirit and what role does he play in our lives as Christ-followers? Special guest Pastor Shannon O'Dell brings the word to us this weekend.

Salvation is not achieved by effort, it is revealed through an obedient life. Pastor Sean discusses the difference between living a moral life and living a life redeemed through Christ.

Following Jesus never asks you to pretend you’re okay. Pastor Marty talks about the reality of grief and how it is a space where God holds us.

Do you find a tension in your life between understanding God's words and obeying His Word? How are you pouring yourself out and letting others experience what Christ has done in you? Find out how you can obey God's word so that others can experience His presence in their lives.

Let's learn to live with eternity in view. In this message, we continue our study of Jude and faith with Pastor Marty!

The concept of authority is part of God’s design. We continue our study of Jude and faith with Pastor Marty!