Calvary Church - Maumee

On New Year's Eve, December 31, 2023, Pastor Chad Gilligan wrapped up the year by giving us encouragement for the upcoming year.

Sometimes life can be a bit much, especially around Christmas time. It can be hard to keep a good attitude. If you aren’t feeling the Christmas Spirit this year, or even a sense of God’s presence in your life, it’s time to do something about it! On Sunday, December 17, 2023, Pastor Chad Gilligan gives us Three Things to Do When Life is Full.

Don’t let the HUMBUGS ruin your Christmas! It’s easy to get disillusioned with the false cheer, commercialism, and crazy holiday schedule. But Christmas is so much more than that. On Sunday, December 10, 2023, Pastor Chad Gilligan reminds us that Christmas is part of God’s plan for you.

When we let ungratefulness take root in our heart, we could end up missing out on Christmas completely. On First Wednesday, December 6, 2023, Pastor Chad Gilligan warns against 4 attitudes that can ruin Christmas for us.

Jonah made mistakes. He harbored hate and prejudice in his heart, refused to listen to God, and even tried running from God’s calling. But God still loved him. God still made provisions to bring him back home. On Sunday, December 3, 2023, Pastor Keith Kurtz teaches us life lessons from Jonah.

Sermon for November 26, 2023

At some point, we all face something bigger than us. Something we cannot fix on our own. Only divine intervention can save us. A touch from Jesus. A miracle. But instead, we would rather take matters into our own hands. On Sunday, November 19, 2023, Pastor Chad Gilligan looks at what drives Jesus away from performing miracles.

Sermon for Sunday, November 12, 2023

Jesus is calling; how will you respond? We can say one thing, but falter when it comes to action. It’s time to do a self-check and see if our heart, hands, and feet match up to our mouths. On Sunday, November 5, 2023, Pastor Chad Gilligan asks two questions: Are you ready? Or are you resistant? 

If we want to see miracles in our lives, it starts by looking inward. Is your heart open and ready for God to move? On Sunday, October 29, 2023, Pastor Jordan Moore pulls important lessons from the story of the paralyzed man.

Running out, blind and naked, onto a battlefield makes you the first one killed on the battlefield. Yet, we do that every day in our spiritual lives. We make ourselves an easy target; then, wonder why we are under the enemy’s attack. It’s time to prepare ourselves for battle. On Sunday, October 22, 2023, Pastor Chad Gilligan gives us four strategies to combat Everyday Spiritual Warfare. 

We may not like it. We may wish to pretend it's not there. But evil is real. It's vicious and predatory and looking for someone to destroy. But we are not left alone, unequipped and unprepared. On Sunday, October 15, 2023, Pastor Chad Gilligan reminds us that Jesus is our Deliverer.

Jesus is calling. But there are a thousand reasons to put it off. Too busy, too old, too young, financial trouble, relationship conflicts, not smart enough… He has heard it all. He heard it 2,000 years ago, and He still hears it today. But enough is enough. If you are ready to be a disciple, it’s time to drop everything and follow Him. On Sunday October 1, 2023, Pastor Chad Gilligan encourages everyone to be a no-excuse disciple.

Life can suddenly get uncertain or even downright scary. When you are facing an unexpected storm, who becomes the main character in your story? Is it you? Is it your fear? Or the storm you are facing? On Sunday, September 24, 2023, Pastor Chad Gilligan reminds us of the true Main Character in times of trouble.

Faith is not saying God can do something, it's believing that He will. That, even during the hardest times, He loves you and has your best interests in mind. On Sunday, September 17, 2023, Pastor Chad Gilligan reminds us that without a need we would not have any faith at all.

Life can wear you down. Whether it’s non-stop physical, mental, or emotional stress, after a while, you begin to feel hopeless and numb. Like there’s no way out. But Jesus didn’t come to sit on the sidelines and watch you struggle. He came to be a part of your life, to experience life beside you, and bring healing. On Sunday, September 10, 2023, Pastor Chad Gilligan begins his new sermon series, Never the Same.

When a loved one turns away from God, one of the hardest places to be is the person waiting at home. Before you say or do something you regret, remember to pray first and be open to God's will. On Sunday, September 3, 2023, Pastor Chad Gilligan concludes his Flashback sermon series, and gives us Three Prayers For The Porch. (Originally preached as part of the Coming Home Series on 10.24.21)

You've come to a crossroad. Whether it's with your beliefs, attitude, actions, or relationships, a decision needs to be made. But before you move, how do you know you are making the right choice? On Sunday, August 27, 2023, Pastor Chad continues his Flashback series, and reminds us that God has given us a GPS to guide us along the way. (Originally preached in the Trending Series on June 24, 2018)

The date is set. Invites are embossed or handwritten and mailed by the dozens. Everyone is invited. Months are spent in breathless anticipation and preparation. Days and weeks are focused solely on making sure that it will not just be a good day, but the perfect day. Why do we spend so much effort on a wedding, and so little on our actual Saviour? On Sunday, August 20, 2023, Pastor Chad encourages the church to look to Jesus as a bride looks forward to her wedding day. 

Doubt, fear, the unknown can all paralyze us from what God wants to do. No matter what you are facing, God is with you, calling you to something greater. On Sunday, August 13, 2023, Pastor Chad Gilligan begins a new sermon series, Flashback, and encourages us to go beyond our “What If’s.”