Calvary Church

This month at Calvary Church we are going through a conversation about the transformative teachings of Jesus on rest and healthy rhythms. In a world consumed by constant busyness, we dive into the profound problem of living a hurried life and how it impacts our spiritual, emotional, and physical well-being. Join us each week as we uncover the timeless wisdom of Jesus' call to slow down, find rest...

Life often feels like a waiting room—uncertain, uncomfortable, and filled with questions that seem to have no answers. In this powerful message, Pastor Mike Alvarez dives into the purpose and beauty of these in-between seasons. Drawing from Scripture and relatable stories, he explores how God works in the waiting, shaping our character, building our faith, and preparing us for what’s next. Whether...

The holidays are often portrayed as a season of joy and togetherness, but for many, they also bring pain, struggle, and grief. In this special episode, Pastor Nick sits down with three local therapists to explore the complexities of navigating difficult emotions during this time of year. Together, they discuss practical tools for managing grief, creating healthy boundaries, and finding hope amid t...

Welcome to this week’s episode of Calvary Church, where we explore the heart of Christmas and what it means for us today. This message, titled "Christmas Is About People," dives into the profound truth that God chose to announce the birth of Jesus to humble shepherds—ordinary, overlooked people. Why did God begin the greatest story ever told with such a simple, lowly audience? Join us as we uncove...

This week on the podcast, we dive into the story of the Magi in Matthew 2 and the meaning behind the gifts they brought to Jesus—gold, frankincense, and myrrh. These treasures remind us of the extraordinary gift God gave to the world: His Son, Jesus Christ. But it doesn’t stop there. We are also called to reflect His generosity by being a gift to the world around us, sharing love, hope, and light...

Step into the wonder of the season with us as we explore the prophecy and preparation that led to the very first Christmas. In this special message, we uncover how God orchestrated centuries of promises, people, and places to bring the Messiah into the world. But the story doesn't stop there—God's careful preparation is at work in your life today. Discover how His timeless plans and personal care...

In this episode, we dive into the life-changing power of confession and the freedom it unlocks in our lives. The message entitled "The Freedom of Dumpster," challenges us to confront the hidden burdens we carry—the fears, failures, and sins we’d rather keep out of sight. Using a metaphor of the dumpster as a place where we discard what we no longer need, we explore how confession allows us to rele...

In this episode, we dive into the challenging yet transformative message from James 1:2-4. Pain and trials are universal experiences, but James invites us to see them not as barriers to growth but as tools in God's hands. This message explores how the trials we endure can produce perseverance, deepen our faith, and ultimately shape us into people of maturity and wisdom. Drawing from real-life stor...

Tony Ross is a Vietnam Veteran and he tells his story of being wounded in Vietnam, seeing friends die, and his battle with Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder when he returned home. After returning from Vietnam, Tony graduated from Western Pennsylvania Bible Institute and has been in the ministry over forty years. In this conversation, Pastor Nick sits down with Tony for our Hero Sunday and talks about...

In this week’s episode, we dive into the powerful message of Philippians 1:12-14, where Paul finds divine purpose even in the midst of his imprisonment. In The Glory of My Chains , we explore how the chains that could have defeated Paul became tools for God’s mission, spreading hope and courage among believers. Join us as we unpack what it means to find purpose and even joy in life’s most challeng...

In this episode from Calvary Church, we dive into a powerful perspective on the beauty of heaven: it’s the people we’ll share it with. Pastor Nick brings to life the truth that heaven’s splendor isn’t just found in breathtaking scenes or golden streets, but in the community of souls gathered in God’s presence. If Jesus really prayed, “...your kingdom come, your will be done, on earth as it is in h...

In this message, we dive deep into the splendor and majesty of heaven—God’s eternal promise to His people. Exploring scripture through the lens of hope and restoration, we uncover the profound truths of what awaits believers beyond this life. Drawing from the teachings of Jesus and the vivid imagery in the book of Revelation, this message offers a glimpse into the eternal glory of heaven, where so...

Dr. Rob Starner has a rich heritage of ministry that spans over a century! His grandfather, Leo S.Starner, was an ordained Assemblies of God pastor for over 50 years and his father-in-law, Józef Bałuczyński (a vibrant centenarian!) is now in his eighth decade of pastoral ministry! Dr. Starner’s lengthy tenure in Christian higher education includes various terms of full-time service at Continental...

Pastor Mel Masengale is the Lead Pastor of Summit Church with campuses in Indiana, Blairsville and soon to be Johnstown, PA. In the message, he shares about the difficult reality of hell. Is hell real? What does it mean for us today? How do we live in a way that keeps us from hell?

Over the past 40 years, Dr. Thomas Keinath has served as a pastor, evangelist, chaplain, district superintendent, and teacher, and most recently on the faculty of the University of Valley Forge. Dr. Keinath has also served on the teaching faculty of Central Bible College as an adjunct professor for the Assemblies of God Theological Seminary (both in Springfield, MO), and as an instructor with the...

We live in the world that God is redeeming…we aren’t going to escape this place one day, but we will return to this place as part of the final resurrection, the final redemptive work of God. So let’s not burn this dumpster to the ground, but let’s honor it, care for it, work for it’s good and pray for the redemption of the brokenness all around us. That means that we have a responsibility as follo...

Dr. Bob Eby is a 1996 graduate of Central Bible College and has a Ph. D. in Biblical Interpretation and Theology from the Assemblies of God Theological Seminary. He has held pastoral positions in three churches in Illinois, most recently serving as the lead pastor of Southwest Community Church in Shorewood, Illinois. He currently serves as the Director of Cordas C. Burnett Preaching Center, Associ...

Compounded commitment produces what perfectly crafted competence can’t. Before God ever asks us to commit, He already commits fully to us. Before you were ever tempted to give up, before you ever faced an obstacle, difficulty or trial, God was so committed to you that He was already working on the solution. And just like Zerubbabel, you may come from a family where your family’s past has come...

Every moment matters to God because every moment carries its own beauty. So rather than comparing, try creating. Rather than asking, how can I replace that or recapture that? And instead of asking, when will this happen in my life? Focus on where you are, what’s in front of you…stop comparing yourself or your experience with other people, other times or other places, and start creating something b...

We live in a world that tells us everything is supposed to revolve around us, around our interests, our desires, and our priorities. But throughout the scope of scripture, God presents a very counter-cultural approach…it’s an approach that doesn’t put our feelings or interests first, but puts God’s purposes first. God wasn’t criticizing the Israelites for building homes or gardens, but he was poin...

WAYS TO BE INTENTIONAL: Pray for each other Meet each other's real needs Encourage each other Challenge each other WAYS TO BE RELATIONAL IN COMMUNITY: Communicate Be present Be honest Take responsibility Make time for each other

Our calling is clarified in community. Isolation muddies our mission while community clarifies our calling. The question I would ask is are you in community with others that are helping you become more like Jesus and clarify your calling? This is why we talk about this so much here at Calvary that “We Grow best in the context of relationships.” We want to see you grow and live a life that’s not co...

Join guest, Tim Enloe, as he shares about the remarkable power and transformation that we can experience through the Holy Spirit's work in our lives. You can get more info about Tim Enloe at EnloeMinistries.org .

Just as the Holy Spirit has been working in these small ways throughout your life, He will work in bigger ways only as you give Him the chance. And my challenge to you is the same that Jesus gave to His disciples 2,000 years ago… Wait. The Holy Spirit works in His timing, but our action is to wait. Worship. Waiting on the Holy Spirit to move in your life isn’t about waiting for something cool to h...

So how do we use these incredible tools God gives us? We ask God for them. Paul says “eagerly desire gifts of the Spirit.” God gives freely to those that ask. Seek the gifts and tools of the Spirit...if you ask God, he will give them when you need them. We listen to the Holy Spirit. The Holy Spirit will nudge you or prompt you. Be ready to step out when that happens because the only way you learn...