Toledo Calvary

Storms are in inevitable. Sometimes you can see them coming from far off on the horizon; other times they suddenly appear, like a strong gale wind, to wreak havoc in your life. On Sunday, January 31, 2022, Pastor Jay Heiss challenges us that no matter what kind of storm you face, don’t forget Who’s in your boat with you.

Before tackling your next challenge, stop and reset. A reset focuses your mind, settles your emotions, and prepares your heart for God’s will in your life. Without taking a moment today to reset, you may not be ready for tomorrow's struggles and difficulties. On Sunday, January 23, 2022, Pastor Chad Gilligan encourages us to reset with the Holy Spirit.

Sometimes we get so comfortable in our lives that we don’t even realize what a mess it’s become. Whether it’s from our past baggage, poor relationships, or even religion, our lives get so cluttered that it hinders our relationship with Jesus. If we want to experience a reset in our lives, we must first leave our mess behind. On Sunday, January 16, 2022, Pastor Chad Gilligan continues his sermon se...

Too often, we take our spiritual health for granted—just content to go through life as status quo. But God has so much more for you than the status quo! He has amazing and vast plans for you!  And if we don't stop to realign our focus and spiritually reset, we could miss out. On Sunday, January 9, 2022, Pastor Chad Gilligan begins his new sermon series, RESET.

Don’t make another new year resolution that you will immediately forget about and disregard. This year, decide to be bold. Take charge of your decisions, your actions, and your faith in 2022. On Sunday, January 2, 2022, Pastor Keith Kurtz kicks off the new year by encouraging us to be bold.

Celebrate the birth of our Savior Jesus Christ at Calvary! On Christmas Eve, December 24, 2021, Pastor Chad challenges us to examine the true nature of our hearts during the holiday.

Before we cross over into the New Year, it's important to stop and reflect on God's blessings in 2021. Take time to find a way to remember everything He has led us through. And seek His guidance and wisdom for the future. On Sunday, December 26,2021, Pastor Chad Gilligan gives us 6 Questions to Ask Ourselves in order to prepare our minds and hearts for the upcoming year. Join us on a 6-day journey...

One of the most vital characters in the Christmas Story is also one of the most overlooked and forgotten. Through Him, prophecy was fulfilled. Through Him, God spoke to His people. Through Him, the world was prepared to receive their King. He was essential over 2000 years ago and remains just as vital today. On Sunday, December 19, 2021, Pastor Chad Gilligan shows us that the only way to experienc...

On Sunday, December 12, 2021, Pastor Chad Gilligan begins his new Christmas sermon series and unravels how Christmas was no accident, but God's grand design for you.

The world needs the church now more than ever. But in order to be effective, authentic, and life-changing, we need to be the church Jesus has called us to be. We need to turn to God's Word and the Holy Spirit for guidance, Instead of politics or cultural rhetoric, if we ever hope to make a difference. On Sunday, December 5, 2021, Calvary Church celebrates their 70th anniversary and welcomes guest...

No matter what you face in life, you can be confident that God walks with you. You do not walk this journey alone. And He will remain faithful during both the good times and the bad. On Sunday, November 28, 2021, Pastor Chad Gilligan looks back at 70 years of blessings here at Calvary and celebrates God’s never-ending faithfulness.

Why do you believe what you believe? It's important to know what you believe and why you believe it. Everything you believe affects how you will live. It affects how you view yourself, how you treat others, and sets the foundation of your spiritual life. On Sunday, November 21, 2021, Pastor Chad Gilligan takes a look at our core beliefs about Jesus Christ. For more information about Calvary’s core...

Like fighting a rip current in the ocean, there is a constant pull on believers to stray from God. As Christians, we must be careful not to be swept away and pulled under by the world’s lies. On Sunday, November 14, 2021 Pastor Chad Gilligan encourages us to hold onto our commitment when the temptation is strong, and stand firm, even when others around you abandon the faith.

You are loved. You are valued. And no matter who you are or what you’ve done, Your Heavenly Father wants a relationship with you. If you want to know more about God, we invite you to Come Home. On Sunday, November 7, 2021, Pastor Chad Gilligan concludes his sermon series, Coming Home, with the story of the Prodigal Son. If you would like more information about Jesus and what it means to follow Him...

Sometimes, we are so caught up in getting our dues that we miss out on what God is doing. We are too concerned about what is fair that we end up failing ourselves and loved ones. On Sunday, October 31, 2021, Pastor Chad Gilligan recalls the story of the Prodigal Son and explores the red flags in the older brother’s attitude.

The waiting…It can be one of the hardest and most trying of times. Your loved one has turned away; he or she has rebelled against God. And all you can seem to do is hope… and long… and wait… and desperately pray that one day your prodigal will come home. It’s all you can do, and it doesn’t seem like enough, and yet... in God’s hands, it is. On Sunday, October 24, 2021, Pastor Chad Gilligan continu...

God loves you. It’s one of the most basic of Christian principles. It almost seems too good to be true. But God is love. It’s who He is. No matter who you are, no matter what you have done, He loves you and wants to have a relationship with you. On Sunday, October 17, 2021, Pastor Chad Gilligan begins a new sermon series, Coming Home, and reminds us of the unfailing, unwavering love of the Father.

Over-looked and seemingly inconsequential, thoughts consume our days. They are deemed meaningless, yet they manipulate our emotions. Harmless, but drive our actions. Too often than not, our thoughts control us without us even realizing it, and we do nothing about it. On Sunday, October 10, 2021, Pastor Keith Kurtz preaches how to win the day against negative thinking.

When it rains, it pours. And tough times always come when least expected. Whether or not you can weather the storm depends on you and what you decide to do today. If you are not prepared, tough times could drive you away from God instead of bringing you closer. On Sunday, October 3, 2021, Pastor Chad Gilligan preached the importance of perseverance.

It’s not enough that we speak like Christians if our actions and heart do not match. If we want to be Christ-like, it starts with prayer. It starts with aligning our will to His. On Sunday, September 26, 2021, Calvary welcomes guest speaker, Pastor Nate Ortiz, as he stressed the importance of prayer in our lives.

Desperation, rejection, hopelessness... The true pandemic of these modern times is a pandemic of the soul. A pandemic of the lost. On Sunday, September 19, 2021, Pastor Jay Heiss gives Three Steps for Becoming Spiritually Awake.

We are excited to welcome Randy Young, president and founder of Agora ministries. Join us for this powerful message as he challenges the church to be a part of finishing the Great Commission. For close to 40 years, Randy has been involved with public ministry, church planting, and mission work to dozens of countries. His heart for the lost drives him to continue pushing others to live a missional...

Have you ever felt completely overwhelmed and helpless? You are utterly defeated, and there's nothing you can do and nowhere to go for help. During those difficult times, it's important to not give up and not give into doubt. On Sunday, September 5, 2021, Pastor Chad Gilligan encourages us to take one small step during times of unbelief.

If we want to see God move in our life, if we want to experience something miraculous, it sometimes requires a step of faith from us. It sometimes requires us to go beyond our comfort zone and reach out to the only One who can heal us. On Sunday, August 29, 2021, Pastor Chad encourages us to take the first step of faith and see what God can do. 

Like a song that's stuck in your head, we should never forget who God is. Imprinted on our hearts and ready at a moment's notice, remember that His love endures forever.  The good times, the bad times, no matter what you face, God doesn't change and neither does His love for you. On Sunday, August 22, 2021, Pastor Chad Gilligan concludes his sermon series, Songs of Summer, with a promise of G...