Kalamo Church Messages - from Pastor Jerry to Pastor Dale

Humility is not the first thing we think of when building bridges. Benjamin Franklin learned at a young age how important humility is when we want to build bridges with others. Our world and our country need better connections between people. Our message this week talks about how growing in humility helps us to be “bridge builders” with those around us! At Kalamo, “Caring for our Neighbors” is one...

Bridges are impressive structures that connect two different places. They can also be connections between people. Our world and our country are in desperate need of more and stronger connections between people. Our message this week talks about how we can be “bridge builders” to those around us! At Kalamo, “Loving God” is one of our core values. Check us out! At Kalamo we ask questions about God a...

It’s the payoffs in the NFL! That’s when the top teams compete for the title of Super Bowl Champion! These are the teams that have worked the hardest, who have changed and adopted fresh approaches to winning – literally staying in the game to reach their goal! We can learn something from them for our own lives and for how we can grow in our relationship with God. Our message this week talks about...

Special friends are special! The New Year is a great time to build on our special relationships. Jesus is knocking on our door waiting for us to invite Him into our lives as our special friend. Our message this week talks about how we can get a fresh start in our relationship with Jesus – or to renew and grow our relationship with Him into something deeper! At Kalamo, “Loving God” is one of our co...

Are you ready for a fresh start? The last couple years have really turned our lives upside down! Covid hit early 2020 and nothing has been the same since! It’s time for a fresh start and the New Year is a great time for that fresh start! Our message this week talks about how we can get a fresh start with the amazing love of Jesus. A love that can carry us through all of life’s twists and turns! At...

Christmas means different things to people. Presents, the brightly colored decorations, family and friends, or that special feeling in the air. Some of these are temporary. Things we treasure in the moment, but gone tomorrow. One thing about Christmas that endures is God’s love for us-His people. Our message this week explores what about Christmas that is the most important to us.  At Kalamo,...

How bright is your Candle of Love? Christmas, brightly colored lights all come together to make this time of year special. There was a special bright light high in the sky years ago that guided the Three Wise Men to an awesome event in Bethlehem! One of our traditions to use candles to symbolize the meanings of Jesus in our lives. The greatest of these candles is the Candle of Love! Our message th...

Are you rich enough? Maybe not rich, but comfortable? Or maybe could use “just a little bit more”? Being rich – or trying - is just another one of those carrots we can get caught up with in life. God is generous with His blessings and wants to give us a life free from chasing the carrot of riches. Our message this week explores how chasing money and stuff can sneak into our lives and how God can h...

Pleasing others is a good thing unless it turns into a downward spiral into obsession. Pleasing God fills our beings with life and joy and that incredible peace that fills our hearts. Our message this week explores how People Pleasing can sneak into our lives and how God can help us! At Kalamo, “Loving God” is one of our core values. Check us out! At Kalamo we ask questions about God and explore h...

The pursuit of happiness and satisfaction is something that we all enjoy. Until it turns into an endless preoccupation. God’s love can turn that spiral into true happiness and satisfaction! Our message this week explores how God’s love can help us reach true happiness in the midst of our struggles! At Kalamo, “Loving God” is one of our core values. Check us out! At Kalamo we ask questions about Go...

What do Joy and Purpose have to do with God?  Do you ever seem to get lost in the hectic busy-ness of life? What is our purpose in life? Our message this week explores how God gives us a sense of joy in the midst of craziness! At Kalamo, “Loving God” is one of our core values. Check us out! At Kalamo we ask questions about God and explore how He helps us. This is the message podcast for this...

What does our purpose in life, our Best Friend Forever and God have in common? This week we explore how Jesus is knocking on our door to be our Best Friend Forever and help us into a more satisfying and joyful life! At Kalamo, “Loving God” is one of our core values. Check us out! At Kalamo we ask questions about God and explore how He helps us. This is the message podcast for this Sunday, Nov 14,...

Is your load getting heavier? Tired of the continuing shortages? Getting frustrated? Do you have other adversities robbing you of your joy of life? This week at Kalamo we explore “what would Jesus say to us” when life gets too strong and we just want to throw up our hands. Check us out! At Kalamo we ask questions about God and explore how He helps us. This is the full message podcast for this Sund...

Is Halloween no fun anymore? Is isolation and loneliness robbing you of a happy life? Hopefully the pandemic is winding down - but the effects of the pandemic continue. Feelings of loneliness, isolation and suicide are on the rise.  This week at Kalamo we explore “what would Jesus say to us” when we or someone we know is struggling. Check us out! At Kalamo we ask questions about God and explo...

What about this climate change? Some people point to wildfires and weather. Others say it’s just mother nature. It’s a pretty divisive issue! This week at Kalamo we explore “what would Jesus say to us” when we struggle to understand and deal with climate change. Check us out! At Kalamo we ask questions about God and explore how He helps us.  This is the full message podcast for this Sunday, O...

How is your harvest coming? It is harvest season on the farms in our community. The weather is a bit wet, the ground in many places is a bit soft. This week at Kalamo our message explores “what would Jesus say to us” when we ask “how is your harvest?” Check us out! At Kalamo we ask questions about God and share our concerns. This is the full message podcast for this Sunday, Oct 17, 2021. Listen in...

Does God really exist? Seems like a real strange question to ask in church! There are two ways to look at this question. This week at Kalamo we explore “what would Jesus say to us” when we ask “does God really exist?” Our message at Kalamo this week explores “what would Jesus say to us” about this question. Check us out! At Kalamo we ask questions about God and share our concerns. This is the full...

Is it your time to go? Sometimes when we are faced with a life-threatening situation, we might just throw up our hands and give up. Or we could say “If it’s my time – It’s my time!” Our message at Kalamo this week explores “what would Jesus say to us” at these times. Check us out! At Kalamo we ask questions about God and share our concerns. This is the message podcast for this Sunday, Oct 3, 2021....

Are you excited? This Sunday is the Kalamo Neighborhood Block party. A place to meet your neighbors and enjoy good food and good conversation! This week at Kalamo we are living into our core value of “Neighbors meeting Neighbors”. Check us out! At Kalamo we ask questions about God and explore how He helps us. This is the message podcast for this Sunday, Sept 26, 2021. Listen in and enjoy!

Are you tired and confused about Covid? Sick and tired of hearing about it? Confused about all of the differing opinions? This week at Kalamo we explore “what would Jesus say to us” in this mess. Check us out! At Kalamo we ask questions about God and explore how He helps us. This is the message podcast for this Sunday, Sept 19, 2021. Listen in and enjoy!

We don’t agree – why talk? Our country has a rich diversity of people, viewpoints and abilities! We need to work together to face the challenges facing us today. How do we get past our differences? How can God help us? Check us out as we explore what would Jesus say to us about our differences. At Kalamo we ask questions about God, and how He helps us. This is the message podcast for this Sunday,...

It’s over – now what? Something really bad has happened to us – or a loved one. Where can we turn for the help we need? Where is God in this mess? Check us out as we explore how we can build a channel for God’s loving grace for us. At Kalamo we ask questions about God, and how He helps us. This is the message podcast for this Sunday, Sept 5, 2021. Listen in and enjoy!

Are you stressed out? Sometimes life just seems to get ahead of us! We all need that “safe place” to get away to catch our breath! What does being stressed out have to do with God? Check us out as we explore how God helps us find our safe place to be able to face the world! At Kalamo we ask questions about God, health and wisdom. This is the message podcast for this Sunday, Aug 29, 2021. Listen in...

How do you stay healthy? Are you taking care of yourself? And what about this pandemic coming back? We are in a series on our personal safety and security. What does staying healthy have to do with God? Check us out as we explore how God helps us to live more healthy lives. At Kalamo we ask questions about God, health and wisdom. This is the message podcast for this Sunday, Aug 22, 2021. Listen in...

Do you like to help others? Why do we feel good when we help others? We are in a series on living wisely. What does helping others have to do with God and living wisely? Check us out as we explore how God helps us to live more wisely. At Kalamo we ask questions about God, meaning and wisdom. This is the message podcast for Sunday, Aug 15, 2021. Listen in and enjoy!