Calvary Church Messages

What if the Bible isn’t a rulebook or a self-help guide, but a story? A story with a beginning, middle, and end… and you’re living in the middle of it. In this message, Charles Zimmerman unpacks the big picture of God’s story: creation, rejection, promise, Jesus, our mission, and ultimate restoration. Discover how God’s story confronts us, shapes us, and invites us to live and share the gospel tod...

What makes Christian community truly different? In Acts 20, Paul’s farewell to the Ephesian elders shows us that community is more than fellowship, it’s sharing life with other believers as we follow Jesus together. In this message, Carlos Velez unpacks the rhythm of community and explains how community includes humble leadership that serves like Jesus and guards the truth from distortion. While l...

What happens when God’s people pay attention to the needs around them? In Acts 6:1–7, the early church faced division and real need, and their Spirit-led awareness led to action that brought restoration and protected the witness of the gospel. In this message, Carlos Velez unpacks the rhythm of awareness: paying attention to others, to our own responses, and to what God is doing. Subscribe for Mor...

We all long to be encouraged, but even more, God calls us to be encouragers who strengthen others in their walk with Jesus. In Acts 11, we see how God’s grace was at work in the early church, turning persecution into growth, building up new believers, and sending out generosity that fueled mission far beyond their city. In this message, Brad McKerley unpacks what biblical encouragement looks like....

Accountability isn’t about control, it’s about community and commitment. It’s how we walk together in grace, truth, and humility. Honest community creates space for restoration, support, and growth. In this message, Steve Sauers unpacks the rhythm of accountability as part of God’s design for discipleship. It restores us when we fall, helps carry one another’s burdens, and keeps us humble before G...

Blessed to Bless (Acts 3) What happens when God’s blessings don’t stop with us, but flow through us to others? In Acts 3, a crippled man is healed and leaps for joy – a vivid picture of how the gospel changes lives. The gospel brings blessing in many forms – healing, hope, joy, forgiveness, restoration – and God invites us to be conduits of that blessing. In our everyday lives we can bless others...

What does true worship really look like? In this message, Charles Zimmerman unpacks a powerful truth: worship isn’t a song or a moment, it’s a whole-life response to who God is and what he’s done. Through stories across Scripture, he challenges common misconceptions and offers a biblical definition: seeing God accurately and responding appropriately. From Moses and Peter to the Samaritan woman and...

Are you tired from the relentless pace of life, burdened by responsibilities that never seem to let up? In this message, Brad McKerley shares the comforting invitation of Jesus in Matthew 11, an invitation to step into the rhythm of rest. This kind of rest goes deeper than a nap or a vacation. It’s the soul-level peace that comes from coming to Jesus with our weariness, exchanging our heavy burden...

In the book of Acts there is an ever present setting of prayer in the early church. Prayer was the way that normal, imperfect people connected with an almighty, powerful God. Prayer was the starting point for when decisions had to be made, for when hardships were faced and for every other part of the church’s everyday life. In this sermon we continue to look at the rhythms of Three Relationships D...

In Acts 16, we see how one Spirit-led moment of engagement helped launch the church in Europe. God opened Lydia’s heart, and in turn, her hospitality created space for the gospel to take root in the lives of others. In this message, Carlos Velez unpacks the rhythm of engagement: welcoming others into your life and intentionally participating in theirs. It’s not about having the perfect words or a...

What does it really mean to invest in the church and the mission of Jesus? In this message from Acts 4–6, we discover how the early church’s Spirit-filled generosity turned their time, talents, and treasure into a gospel movement. Charles Zimmerman unpacks the difference between stewardship & ownership and how fear, hypocrisy, and self-interest can sabotage a gospel-centered community. With gr...

Sharing your faith doesn’t require a stage, just a willing heart. Whether it’s a moment like KidFest, where over 1,000 kids heard the gospel, or a quiet conversation in your everyday life, the rhythm of sharing invites us to live and speak in ways that point others to Jesus. In Acts 8, Philip responds without hesitation, reveals the truth about Jesus, and repeats the mission wherever he goes. If y...

The Rhythm of Scripture: My life is shaped by the full story of the Bible. What if the Bible isn’t just a book of rules or stories, but the story that makes sense of your life? In this opening message of our Rhythms series from Acts 1–2, we explore how the rhythm of Scripture anchors us in the redemptive drama of God, from creation to new creation, and calls us to take our place in his unfolding m...

In the closing lines of 2 Timothy, Paul doesn’t hide the pain of being abandoned, but he also doesn’t let it define him. This week, Carlos Velez unpacks how Paul’s focus on God’s unwavering presence, made possible through Jesus, gave him the strength to keep going. And it can do the same for you. Bible Verses in this Video: 2 Timothy 4:16-17 Mark 14:43-50 Matthew 27:38-46 THIS SERIES: Legacy: How...

What do you trust to lead your life? Your feelings, culture, or something unshakable? This week, Charles Zimmerman unpacks why Scripture isn’t just an old book… it’s God’s perspective. In 2 Timothy 3:16-17, Paul reminds us that a lasting gospel legacy must be grounded in the authority of the Bible. Against the backdrop of a shifting culture, he calls Timothy—and us—to live under the authority of G...

If faith is a relay race, how are you running, and who are you handing the baton to? In this special message, Carlos Velez and his father team up to explore how we share the gospel with others, why Scripture and forgiveness matter, and what it means to run with Jesus at the center. Watch the full service: https://youtube.com/live/U8jVPVoC2z8 BIBLE VERSES IN THIS EPISODE: 2 Timothy 2:2 1 Timothy 2:...

We’re all shaped by the world around us, but not always for the better. In a culture that shouts “me first,” “my truth,” and “my wants,” Jesus invites us to live differently. This week, Charles Zimmerman teaches how to stay rooted in what matters most. Watch the full service: https://youtube.com/live/n-XgUCe1Q3w BIBLE VERSES IN THIS EPISODE: 2 Timothy 3:1-15 THIS SERIES: Legacy: How You Live Matte...

We plan for retirement, train for races, and prepare for what’s ahead. But what about our faith? This message explores how living with the end in view, remembering God’s promises, and anticipating his return can radically shift how we live and interact with those around us today. Watch the full service: https://youtube.com/live/lu84klwZPjY BIBLE VERSES IN THIS EPISODE: 2 Peter 3:1-14 Romans 8:18-2...

Spiritual growth isn’t about trying harder or being better; it’s about living out the new identity Jesus has already given you. In this message, Carlos Velez unpacks how God has given you everything you need to grow and how you can press into him to live a life that overflows with his grace and love for those around you. Watch the full service: https://youtube.com/live/MCNMJKkH6V0 BIBLE VERSES IN...

We all have people who’ve shaped our story, and God calls us to do the same for others. In this message, Charles Zimmerman unpacks how to live with gospel purpose: avoiding distractions, building discipline, and living like Jesus, the ultimate influencer. Watch the full service: https://youtube.com/live/dCEGSXMHh7k BIBLE VERSES IN THIS EPISODE: 2 Timothy 2:1-8 2 Timothy 3:14-15 THIS SERIES: Legacy...

What if the faith you have wasn’t just for you? In this week’s message, Carlos Velez challenges us to live with boldness, carry on the legacy we’ve been given, and invest the Gospel into the lives of others. Watch the full service: https://youtube.com/live/lI9mEZPPXHY BIBLE VERSES IN THIS EPISODE: 2 Timothy 1:1-14 THIS SERIES: Legacy: How You Live Matters We’re all building a legacy—whether we rea...

We’re told to hustle, prove ourselves, and climb the ladder, but what if that’s not the life we were made for? Charles Zimmerman explores how Jesus offers something radically different than a performance-based life. It’s not about achieving more; It’s about receiving grace and living from it. There’s a better way forward, and it starts with the Gospel. Watch the full service: https://youtube.com/l...

What kind of legacy are you building? In this message, Charles Zimmerman explores the lives of Peter and Paul, whose legacies were transformed by Jesus into something lasting. This message will challenge you to think differently about the story your life is telling and the future you’re influencing. Watch the full service: https://youtube.com/live/PamuNFFvJPQ BIBLE VERSES IN THIS EPISODE: 2 Timoth...

We all face uncertainty and fear, and that’s exactly what Jesus’ followers experienced when he died. But the stone was rolled away, and Jesus’ resurrection changed EVERYTHING! It can even change your life today! Thanks for celebrating Easter with us. Watch the full service: https://youtube.com/live/p1jZhUis12E BIBLE VERSES IN THIS EPISODE: John 20:31 Philippians 3:7-11 THIS SERIES: Easter 2025 We...

Charles Zimmerman walks us through Palm Sunday to uncover the differences between the king we want and the king we need. Watch the full service: https://youtube.com/live/p1jZhUis12E BIBLE VERSES IN THIS EPISODE: Luke 19:28-44 Luke 24:25-27 Luke 18:31-33 THIS SERIES: Easter 2025 We all face uncertainty and fear, and that’s exactly what Jesus’ followers experienced when he died. But on Easter, the s...