Calvary Church Messages

We tend to question God when life doesn’t look the way we expected. In this message from Charles Zimmerman, we walk through the book of Malachi to see how God responds when we doubt his love—and what it means to truly return to him. Watch the full service: https://youtube.com/live/FXgLKEAYgOs BIBLE VERSES IN THIS EPISODE: Malachi 1:2 Malachi 1:6-7 Malachi 4:1 THIS SERIES: Looking Back Moving Forwa...

We’ve all made mistakes, but what if you didn’t have to carry them with you? Jesus offers more than a second chance; he offers a brand-new start. Carlos Velez unpacks how baptism is a picture of the cleansing and transformation Jesus brings. Watch the full service: https://youtube.com/live/v3iYIcBG2Nc BIBLE VERSES IN THIS EPISODE: Ezekiel 36:25-27 John 3:3-5 John 3:16 THIS SERIES: Looking Back Mov...

We don’t move forward by ignoring the past—we move forward by learning from it. Charles Zimmerman looks at Isaiah and the Exodus to show how God calls us to trust him by remembering his faithfulness. Watch the full service: https://youtube.com/live/JFN8FAADAzk BIBLE VERSES IN THIS EPISODE: Isaiah 43:16-17 Luke 9:31 THIS SERIES: Looking Back Moving Forward Sometimes, it feels like you’re driving th...

Let’s be real, most leaders today are all about power and personal gain. But Jesus flips the script. Carlos Velez dives into Ezekiel 34 to show how Jesus leads differently, and how we can follow his example in our everyday lives. Watch the full service: https://youtube.com/live/EGaex_eVT9w BIBLE VERSES IN THIS EPISODE: Ezekiel 34:1-16 Ezekiel 34:23 John 10:11-18 Revelation 7:15-17 THIS SERIES: Loo...

Charles Zimmerman unpacks the book of Isaiah, showing how we often chase security in our own plans, but real peace and clarity come when we finally surrender and trust God instead. Watch the full service: https://youtube.com/live/gz3AOtTdmgQ BIBLE VERSES IN THIS EPISODE: Isaiah 6:1-8 THIS SERIES: Looking Back Moving Forward Sometimes, it feels like you’re driving through life with no direction. Bu...

What does real love look like in a world of broken marriages and unfaithfulness? Charles Zimmerman dives into the story of Hosea and Gomer to show us that Jesus’s love for us is real, relentless, sacrificial, and faithful, even when we mess up. Watch the full service: https://youtube.com/live/bUmC10IdaOc CHAPTERS: 00:00 What Does God Want You to Remember? 01:11 What is God Saying About Moving Forw...

Charles Zimmerman walks us through Jonah’s rebellion against God to uncover what it teaches us about Jesus’ faithfulness. Watch the full service: https://youtube.com/live/Viz1oXsL8VQ BIBLE VERSES IN THIS EPISODE: Jonah 1:1-4 Jonah 4:2 Jonah 1:17 THIS SERIES: Looking Back Moving Forward Sometimes, it feels like you’re driving through life with no direction. But when we reflect on God’s promises and...

Carlos Velez reminds us that worship is more than just song, challenging us to live a life of worship by caring for the needs of those around us and stepping into injustice to make a difference. Watch the full service: https://youtube.com/live/BoBjoON4A_0 BIBLE VERSES IN THIS EPISODE: Amos 7:14-15 Amos 8:6 Amos 2:6 Amos 5:10-24 Matthew 25:31-46 Matthew 16:24 THIS SERIES: Looking Back Moving Forwar...

Due to weather on February 9, 2025, our service was a replay from January 26, 2025. As a result, we’ve reuploaded that message for this week! Charles Zimmerman kicks off a new series by explaining how the Old Testament prophets expose what we really value—often more than God—and call us to change. Watch the full service: https://youtube.com/live/htpxdpi4yj4 BIBLE VERSES IN THIS EPISODE: Hosea 11:8...

Charles Zimmerman continues our series on the Old Testament Prophets, by challenging us to act in faith. Watch the full service: https://youtube.com/live/A3UEjNakkwU BIBLE VERSES IN THIS EPISODE: Luke 4:14-30 1 Kings 17:7-24 2 Kings 5:1-15 THIS SERIES: Looking Back Moving Forward Sometimes, it feels like you’re driving through life with no direction. But when we reflect on God’s promises and faith...

Charles Zimmerman kicks off a new series by explaining how the Old Testament prophets expose what we really value—often more than God—and call us to change. Watch the full service: https://youtube.com/live/M3af3TOwm5Q BIBLE VERSES IN THIS EPISODE: Hosea 11:8-9 Joel 2:12-13 THIS SERIES: Looking Back Moving Forward Sometimes, it feels like you’re driving through life with no direction. But when we r...

Everyone’s got an opinion on how you should live, but what’s God’s take on it? Dr. Brad McKerley ends our study of Romans 12 by reminding us to love radically and live redemptively, even though the culture around us might disagree, because of the powerful and sacrificial way Jesus has loved and lived for us. Watch the full service: https://youtube.com/live/TZkQc2AMrng BIBLE VERSES IN THIS EPISODE:...

Feeling lost or unsure of your purpose? You’re not alone. Join Carlos Velez as he walks through Romans 12 to help you see yourself how God sees you, uncovering your true value and the important function he has called you to. By the end of this message, you’ll learn how Jesus transforms your relationships, why you’re worth more than your mistakes, and how to discover the unique gifts that God has g...

Carlos Velez helps us forget about New Year’s resolutions and behavior modification to experience life transformation through Jesus instead, challenging us to understand God’s mercy better and respond with a life full of worship toward him. Watch the full service: https://youtube.com/live/58Y5KT2oOaY CHAPTERS: 00:00 The Problem with New Year's Resolutions 03:32 Read Romans 12 04:27 About the There...

As the excitement of Christmas wanes, we return to everyday life surrounded by torn wrapping paper and questions like, “What now? What are we supposed to do AFTER Christmas?” Steve Sauers helps us manage the aftermath of Christmas, reminding us that because of Jesus, there is still joy after the celebration. Watch the full service: https://youtube.com/live/9ke4ZyvdcFQ BIBLE VERSES IN THIS EPISODE:...

Oftentimes, the Christmas season feels full of chaos. We lose Christmas’s nostalgia and true meaning in all the hustle and bustle. But in reality, the first Christmas was also full of chaos. Unpack the chaotic true story of the first Christmas and discover the surprising, challenging series of events that led to our savior’s birth and the invitation he gives to you. Merry Christmas from Calvary Ch...

With all the chaos and stress that follows the holiday season, the real message of Christmas is often lost. Sometimes, we need a break from the noise, a time to refocus on the real world-changing events that took place on that first Christmas night all those years ago. Join us and experience Simply Christmas, an acoustic service that walks us through the reason for the season, shining the light of...

Carlos Velez helps us prepare for Christmas by focusing on Jesus, why he came to be with us, and what that means for us today. Watch the full service: https://youtube.com/live/7sGeRsNFC18 BIBLE VERSES IN THIS EPISODE: Luke 1:67-80 Luke 24:27 Psalm 18:2 IN THIS SERIES: At times, life can feel crazy, especially around the holidays. But when we take a moment to slow down, we can find peace in the mid...

Carlos Velez walks us through Peter’s letter to suffering Christians, reminding us to respond to the suffering in our lives with praise. Watch the full service: https://youtube.com/live/o3EB95kq_2E BIBLE VERSES IN THIS EPISODE: 1 Peter 3:1-9 1 Peter 2:21-25 1 Peter 5:6-11 IN THIS SERIES: Every day, we’re flooded with political ads, news updates, and social media posts telling us what to believe an...

Charles Zimmerman shares five leadership secrets from the Bible, found in Peter’s call for all people to serve others through their positions of influence. Watch the full service: https://youtube.com/live/oIlH8T1Oek4 CHAPTERS: 00:00 What is Leadership? 03:54 Scripture 04:54 Principle 1: Leaders Must Think Like Shepherds 08:11 Think More of the Sheep than Yourself 10:09 Be Willing to Be Misundersto...

Carlos Velez shares how Peter encouraged struggling Christians, reminding us that Jesus beat death and is stronger than any suffering we’ll ever face. Watch the full service: https://youtube.com/live/_YtMMLmLQz8 CHAPTERS: 00:00 Carlos’ Confession 02:34 Overview of This Message 05:57 Scripture 06:56 Three Questions We’ll Answer 07:10 What’s that about? 15:14 What’s this about? 23:27 What is this al...

Charles Zimmerman walks us through Peter’s call for us to accept our identity as suffering citizens. Watch the full service: https://youtube.com/live/byJb0OHSmfE BIBLE VERSES IN THIS EPISODE: 1 Peter 2:20-21 1 Peter 3:18 1 Peter 4:12-13 1 Peter 1:7 IN THIS SERIES: Every day, we’re flooded with political ads, news updates, and social media posts telling us what to believe and how to live. But as fo...

Charles Zimmerman helps us understand where we find our identity as Christians and the role we’re called to play to accurately represent Jesus to the world around us. Watch the full service: https://youtube.com/live/YjBvr4zmWZo BIBLE VERSES IN THIS EPISODE: 1 Peter 2:4-5 1 Peter 2:9 1 Peter 2:11-12 IN THIS SERIES: Every day, we’re flooded with political ads, news updates, and social media posts te...

Carlos Velez explains why we must be born again and calls us to rely on Jesus as we worship through how we live each day. Watch the full service: https://youtube.com/live/2-j11xcweEM BIBLE VERSES IN THIS VIDEO: 1 Peter 1:3-9 Genesis 2:16-17 Genesis 3:15 John 3:3-6 1 Peter 1:7-9 IN THIS SERIES: Every day, we’re flooded with political ads, news updates, and social media posts telling us what to beli...

Charles Zimmerman challenges us to accept our identity as citizens of Jesus’ kingdom and engage with the culture around us today. Watch the full service: https://youtube.com/live/oq0V89XDo0w BIBLE VERSES IN THIS VIDEO: 1 Peter 1:1-2 Jeremiah 29:4-7 IN THIS SERIES: Every day, we’re flooded with political ads, news updates, and social media posts telling us what to believe and how to live. But as fo...