Calvary Baptist Taylorville IL

Beyond The Sermon Episode 57

Why did Barnabas become known for generosity while Ananias became known for hypocrisy? Pastor Chad explores how the gospel transforms our hearts and why God's grace invites us to live with honesty, generosity, and joyful obedience.

In this message from Acts 4, discover how the Holy Spirit gives ordinary believers the words, wisdom, and courage to speak about Jesus in a world that often resists Him.

Beyond The Sermon Episode 56

Fatherhood isn’t about raising happy kids, but raising ready adults who follow Jesus. From Ephesians 6:4, this message challenges dads to lead with loving discipline and intentional instruction in the Lord. It’s about shaping lives that are prepared for the long game of faith and life.

Beyond the Sermon Episode 55

Student Takeover Sunday

From a man who spent his life begging at the temple gate, Acts 3:1–10 reveals what happens when the power of Jesus meets our deepest need. Discover how God offers more than temporary relief—He brings lasting transformation that turns spectators into worshipers and restores what seemed impossible.

“More Than Sunday,” we explore Acts 2:41–47 and discover how real faith moves beyond church attendance into transformed living, deep community, radical generosity, and everyday mission. 

What happens when ordinary people are filled with the power of God? In this message from Acts, discover how the Holy Spirit transforms the way we live, think, and face the future. 

In week one of our Acts series,  Don’t Just Stand There , Pastor Chad explores Acts 1:1–11 and Jesus’ final words before His ascension. The early church wasn’t called to stand still in fear, confusion, or hesitation—they were empowered by the Holy Spirit to move, speak, and live on mission. This message challenges us to stop waiting for perfect timing and start obeying what God has already made cl...

In  Loyal Love  (Ruth 1:1–22), we see how God works through loss and uncertainty with a love that doesn’t quit. At the center is  hesed —a loyal, self-giving love that moves toward others without asking, “What’s in it for me?” It’s the kind of love often seen in motherhood, but ultimately rooted in who God is. This message speaks to the pressure to perform for love. Whether you feel the weight of...

In this powerful episode,  Restored and Recommissioned , we step into John 21:15–25 and witness one of the most hope-filled comeback stories in Scripture—Peter’s restoration after failure. Speaking directly to the weight of shame, comparison, and the quiet belief that we’ve disqualified ourselves, this message reminds us that Jesus doesn’t discard broken people—He redirects them.

Redemption of All Things

Beyond the Sermon Episode 49

In John 20:24–31, Thomas wrestles with doubt, pain, and unanswered questions—just like many of us do. This message shows how an encounter with the risen Jesus moves us from uncertainty to unshakable faith, reminding us that peace with Jesus turns our doubts into direction. If you’ve been stuck in your thoughts, comparisons, or loneliness, this sermon will help you take a real step toward purpose.

BTS Episode 48

Fear can quietly lock us behind doors of anxiety, uncertainty, and pressure, but in John 20:19–23 Jesus steps into the disciples’ fear and speaks peace over their lives. In  From Behind Locked Doors to City Streets , we see how the resurrection brings presence, peace, purpose, and power through the Holy Spirit. Peace with Jesus leads to purpose for Jesus—and that changes how we live. 

The resurrection isn’t just the ending of Good Friday; it’s the beginning of a brand-new life. In the first installment of  The Dawn of Victory , we walk through Mary Magdalene’s dark morning at the tomb and discover how the empty grave moves us from confusion to faith and from tears to testimony. This message reminds us that resurrection power is still at work today—calling us by name, meeting us...

Beyond the Sermon (EP. 47)

What do you do when you know the truth, but following it will cost you? In this week’s sermon, we watch Pontius Pilate wrestle with truth and choose comfort instead. It’s a mirror of our own lives. The good news? Jesus, the only innocent One, didn’t defend Himself. He gave Himself for the guilty. Stop trying to justify your life. Let the cross do it for you.

Walk with us through John 18:28–40 as Jesus, the true King, stands on trial. We’ll face our own comforting lies, hear His unsettling questions, and discover how His truth frees us for life.

Join Pastor Chad Zueck and Tate Wagner we dive deeper into Sunday's message!

Cold night. Courtyard fire. Questions in the dark. In John 18, two trials unfold at the same time. Jesus stands under interrogation and speaks the truth without flinching. Peter stands by a fire and denies even knowing Him. Same pressure. Very different responses. This message explores what happens when your identity is tested—at work, at home, online. Most of us won’t face a courtroom for followi...

In John 17:20–26, Jesus prays that His followers would be united in a way that reflects the very love and glory of God. In a lonely and comparison-driven world, He offers more than shallow belonging. He calls us into a fellowship that is radiant in love and rugged in truth. Reach us at: https://linktr.ee/cbctville https://cbctaylorville.com/giving