Calvary Church

This message continues our Rescued, Restored, Ready series and is the first in the book of Esther. As we see God work in a more subtle way throughout this story, we are offered an opportunity to experience his presence in a different way.

Guest speaker Lenski Llorens, shares \from the book of Philemon looking at the power of the gospel to restore us and our role in furthering the cause.

Calvary Church, Grand Rapids, MI Senior Pastor Dr. Jim Samra (616)956-9377

In this final message from the book of Ruth, we consider not just the story, but the emotions and thoughts of the characters. Pastor Jim takes us to the Psalms and invites us to see how we all need God's rescue and intervention in our life.

Is work a blessing or a curse? In this message, Pastor Jim tackles that very question while continuing in the book of Ruth. We see how God’s view of work differs from the world's and uncover the gift God intended it to be.

Are you nice? How nice? In this message, Pastor Tom continues our series on Ruth looking at the power hospitality has to transform lives. As we explore the redemptive potential of hospitable acts, we see God's great desire for us to extend this same kindness.

This week Pastor Jim introduces us to Ruth as we look at her personality and God’s kindness to her. In her we see the value and danger of determination, as well as our need for trust in God above all else.

Pastor Jim leads us to Ruth 3 where we learn about Boaz and overcoming fear. As we study Boaz's situation and circumstances, it is a great parallel into our own lives and the battle we constantly face in not letting fear control our lives

Pastor Jim takes us back to the book of Ruth as we focus on the story of Naomi. We are invited to find ourselves amidst Naomi's difficult circumstances as we learn of the dangers bitterness poses to our faith and the power of God’s kindness even in the midst of difficulty.

This message is the first in a series that will walk through Ruth, Esther, and Mark. We looked at the circumstances the characters faced in Ruth and how the theme of redemption plays a significant role in not just their story but ours as well.

In this message concluding our series on the offices of Jesus, we look at the significance of the ascension. Jesus is king and ultimately this brings great hope for today and promise for the life to come.

Pastor Tom teaches on what it means to have Jesus as Judge. We look at the words of Jesus and John in regards to His role as judge, as well as get a better picture of God’s plan for dealing with injustice.

Guest teacher, Pastor Artie Lindsey, teaches us from Hebrews 7:20-28 on the confidence we can have in following Jesus and the impact having Him as our priest can have on our faith.

In this message we confront the problems that arise when everyone lives their own truth and seek to find ultimate truth in the person of Jesus Christ.

This week Pastor Tom closes our our series on Romans by focusing on Paul’s doxology and reminding us of just how important it is to give God the praise and honor He deserves.

Serving God can sometimes be mistakenly attributed to something only a few do, while the truth is the work is much bigger than that. This week Pastor Jim teaches us from Romans 16 and explains how the work of moving God’s Kingdom forward is an endeavor in which we are all invited to participate.

As we celebrate Easter with Christians all over the world Pastor Jim teaches us about what makes God unique: His love of showing mercy. We look at Micah 7:18-19 and learn how God's mercy serves as a foundation of what Easter is all about.

As we celebrate and remember Palm Sunday Pastor Jim teaches us from Romans 15:13 and John 12. We look at how Jesus himself battled hopelessness and the strength that comes in trusting God through all things.

This week Pastor Josh teaches from Romans 16 on what it means to truly live with God as master of our lives. We learn about the things that can lead us away from being true servants and the hope and joy that we have as we serve Him.

Calvary Church, Grand Rapids, MI Senior Pastor Dr. Jim Samra (616)956-9377

This week Pastor Jim teaches on Romans 16:1-2 and Paul’s commendation of Phoebe. Together we learn how to interpret tricky passages of Scripture and celebrate the role of women in God's kingdom work.

Pastor Jim shares what it means to endure suffering for others because of their sin. We can be encouraged to know that God provides endurance in the midst of the growing pains of faith.

In this weeks message Pastor Jim shows us how our view and use of time matters to God and the important role Sabbath plays in our spiritual walk.

This week Pastor Jim talks to us about the unique role food plays in our spiritual life and shares insight into the blessings and dangers that come along with it.

In this week’s message Pastor Jim tackles Paul’s teaching on “Disputable Matters” from Romans 14, the struggles that come from such things as the importance of allowing God to be the final word on all matters.