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This week on the Calvary Church Podcast, we’re excited to share the message from our special Christmas at Calvary services. In this Christmas celebration, Pastor Nick invites us to pause, breathe, and rediscover “The Whimsy of Christmas.” In a season so often filled with hustle, deadlines, and expectations, the Christmas story calls us back to wonder—to the playful, joy-filled, surprising ways God...

This week on the Calvary Church Podcast, we continue our Christmas series, The Whimsy of Christmas , by journeying with one of the most mysterious groups in the nativity story—the Magi. In this message, “The Beauty of Gifts,” we explore what their long trek, their unexpected appearance, and their treasured offerings reveal about the heart of worship. The gifts of the Magi were more than symbolic—t...

This week on the Calvary Church Podcast, we continue our Christmas series, The Whimsy of Christmas , by turning our attention to one of the most remarkable figures in the story—Mary. In this message, “The Ambition of Love,” we explore Mary’s courageous “yes” to God and the kind of love that moves beyond sentiment and into action. Mary’s story isn’t just tender and beautiful—it’s bold. It shows us...

This week on the Calvary Church Podcast, we open our new Christmas series, The Whimsy of Christmas . In a season filled with wonder, joy, and sacred mystery, we begin by looking back—way back—to a moment when the world was waiting in silence. For 400 years, God’s people lived through what’s often called the Intertestamental Period: four centuries without a prophet, without fresh Scripture, without...

In this week’s message from Crushed , we discover that not all weight is destructive—some is life-giving. Hebrews 6 describes hope as an anchor for the soul, firm and secure, rooted in Jesus who has gone before us. While life’s pressures can leave us feeling crushed by pain, failure, or fear, God offers a different kind of weight: the overwhelming, stabilizing power of hope. Crushed by Hope remind...

In this week’s message from Crushed , we explore the devastating power of words. Proverbs 18:21 reminds us that “the tongue has the power of life and death,” and many of us know firsthand how words can wound, discourage, or even crush our spirit. Yet, Scripture also shows us another way. In 1 Peter 2:23, we see Jesus, who—even when insulted and mistreated—did not retaliate but entrusted Himself to...

In this week’s message from Crushed , we tackle one of the heaviest burdens many of us face—failure. Whether it’s falling short in our personal lives, careers, or spiritual walk, failure can leave us feeling crushed and unworthy. Yet Scripture reminds us that the righteous may fall seven times but rise again (Proverbs 24:16), and that even though we are hard-pressed, we are not destroyed (2 Corint...

This week on Crushed , we welcome Bruce Van Natta to share his incredible testimony of survival and God’s miraculous power. While working under a semi-truck, Bruce was literally crushed—his body broken beyond what doctors thought possible to survive. Yet, through divine intervention and the prayers of many, he not only lived but made a full recovery. In this powerful conversation, Bruce takes us t...

In this week’s message from our Crushed series, we step into the Garden of Gethsemane, where Jesus Himself felt the weight of deep sorrow and anguish. Matthew 26 shows us that even the Son of God was overwhelmed to the point of death —a powerful reminder that depression and despair are not signs of weakness, but part of the human struggle. Crushed by Depression reminds us that we are not alone in...

In this week’s message in our current series, The Art of Giving , we discover that generosity is never one-sided. Paul reminds us in 1 Corinthians 12 that we are all part of one body, and when we give, we don’t just bless others—we strengthen the whole body, including ourselves. What Giving Gets You challenges the idea that generosity leaves us with less. Instead, it reveals how giving connects us...

In this week’s message in our The Art of Giving series , we confront one of the greatest obstacles to generosity— the fear of not having enough . From the disciples facing thousands with only five loaves and two fish to Jesus’ command not to worry about what we will eat or wear, Scripture shows us that scarcity is not the end of the story. The Scarcity Effect reminds us that when we fix our eyes o...

In this week’s message from The Art of Giving , we’re reminded that true giving always costs us something—but it also carries transforming power. Jesus said, “Greater love has no one than this: to lay down one’s life for one’s friends” (John 15:13). King David echoed this truth when he declared he would not offer to God that which cost him nothing (2 Samuel 24). The Power of Sacrifice calls us to...

In this week’s message from The Art of Giving , we dive into the surprising truth that generosity doesn’t leave us empty—it makes us richer in ways that matter most. Proverbs 11 reminds us that “one gives freely, yet grows all the richer… whoever refreshes others will be refreshed.” Giving is Getting challenges our natural instincts and reveals the kingdom principle that when we open our hands, we...

In this week’s episode of Deep & Wide , we explore the beautiful balance of being Deeply Rooted in Christ while extending Wide Branches to reach and impact others. In this message, we discover that spiritual depth fuels effective outreach. When our roots grow deep in God’s love and truth, our branches naturally spread wide—bearing fruit, offering shade, and inviting others to find life in Him....

In this week’s message from our Deep & Wide series, we’re reminded that spiritual depth should always lead to outward movement. In Outward Focused , we explore Jesus’ call to make disciples and be His witnesses—beginning where we are and expanding to the ends of the earth. A mature faith doesn’t just grow deeper in knowledge or intimacy with God—it grows wider in compassion, service, and boldn...

In this week’s powerful message from our Deep & Wide series, guest speaker Pastor Mel Masengale from Summit Church (Indiana, PA) unpacks what it means to be Deeply Rooted in Christ. Pastor Mel challenges us to develop a faith that’s not swayed by circumstances but anchored in truth. Being deeply rooted means living with stability, strength, and purpose—so that as we grow wider in reaching othe...

In this week’s message from our Deep & Wide series, Pastor Colin explores what it means to be Deeply Known —not just by God, but by one another. The early church wasn’t built on shallow connections; it was rooted in authentic, vulnerable relationships where believers carried each other’s burdens and loved with sincerity. As followers of Jesus, we’re called to move beyond surface-level communit...

In this kick-off of our new message series, Deep & Wide , Pastor Michael explores the profound truth that those who are deeply forgiven are empowered to love deeply. Through the story of the sinful woman who anointed Jesus’ feet, we see how an encounter with mercy transforms everything. Deeply Forgiven reminds us that going deeper in our faith starts with recognizing the depth of God’s grace....

In this week’s message from Soil of the Supernatural , we turn our attention to the evidence of a Spirit-filled life— Fruit that Remains . Drawing from Galatians 5:22–26, we’re reminded that true spiritual growth isn’t about momentary experiences, but about lasting transformation marked by love, joy, peace, and more. The supernatural life isn’t just about signs and wonders—it’s about producing fru...

In this powerful message in our series, Soil of the Supernatural , guest speaker Pastor Mike Santiago brings a faith-stirring word titled "Miracles in the Making." With passion and clarity, Pastor Mike reminds us that even when we can’t see it, God is working beneath the surface—cultivating, preparing, and positioning us for supernatural breakthrough. Miracles rarely start with the spectacular. Th...

In this week’s message in our series, Soil of the Supernatural , we explore what it means to live a life Watered by the Spirit . Jesus promises rivers of living water to all who believe in Him—a direct reference to the Holy Spirit flowing in and through our lives (John 7:37–39). But how do we stay in step with the Spirit and allow that water to nourish the soil of our souls? Drawing from Galatians...

In the kickoff message of our new series Soil of the Supernatural , we dig into what it means to prepare our hearts for a life marked by the power and presence of God. Rooted in Galatians 2:20, this message challenges us to surrender our old ways of living so that Christ can fully live through us. Just like a farmer must till the soil before a harvest, God invites us to break up the hard places in...

As we close out our Message Series, Worshipology , special guest Jeff Deyo —worship leader, author, and former frontman of Sonicflood—joins us to explore the freedom found in authentic worship. Grounded in the truth of 2 Corinthians 3:17 and John 8:36, this episode reminds us that where the Spirit of the Lord is, there is freedom—and that freedom changes everything. Jeff shares powerful insights o...

In this vibrant message in our message series, Worshipology , we dive into what it means to worship God with freedom, passion, and full expression. Through the joyful call of Psalm 95 and the unashamed dance of King David in 2 Samuel 6, we’re reminded that worship isn’t meant to be muted—it’s meant to be alive. God invites us to bring our whole selves before Him—voices lifted, hands raised, hearts...

As we continue our Message Series, Worshipology , Pastor Dave Martin unpacks the awe-inspiring truth found in Hebrews 12:28–29—that our God is a consuming fire, worthy of reverence and awe. What does it look like to approach God with holy fear in a culture that often treats worship casually? Pastor Dave calls us back to the heart of worship: humble, grateful, and reverent before the majesty of a h...