Calvary Church - Maumee

On October 25th, 2015, Pastor Chad Gilligan gave a message on the Church begin Christ's Body. We learn that when the Body is healthy it will naturally Grow, Be Productive and Be Alive.

On October 18th, 2015, Pastor Chad Gilligan gives us a great reminder that Jesus in the Head of the Church. In this message, we learn that if Jesus isn't Lord of all He's not Lord at all. If God has changed your life Through this ministry, would you let us know? Send us an Email to, "mystory@toledocalvary.org".

On Sunday, October 11, Pastor Bill McGinnis concludes Missions Summit by challenging us to be more than an average 3M American follower of Christ.

When there’s insufficient funds, physical limitations, challenging individuals, or the exhausting routine of the day to day, don’t forget that God is more powerful! He has the power to overcome any enemy, fears, or limitations. On Sunday, September 27, 2015, Pastor Chad speaks on the attributes of God’s Power and how not to let life blind you to what God’s power can do for you.

What makes your life worth talking about? Is it your faith? Your love? Your gratitude? On September 20, 2015, Pastor Chad Gilligan examines Paul’s Prayer for the Ephesians, so we can live lives worth hearing about.

Life doesn’t always make sense. It seems that the worst and hardest things always happen in life at the same time, piling up on us. But no matter how bleak things appear, we can hold onto hope that God has a plan, and there’s a purpose for everything. On September 13, 2105, Pastor Chad Gilligan reveals God’s purpose and promises when we live in Christ.

On September 6, 2015, Pastor Chad Gilligan reveals the blessings we receive as believers.

Even after a full night’s rest, we still find ourselves weary. Why? Just because our body rests it does not mean that our soul does. Our souls need rest too; and without rest, we cannot find the resources we need to move life forward. However, finding rest for our souls doesn’t just happen. We need to intentionally set aside time to reflect and seek God’s transformational and restorative power. On August 30, 2015, Pastor Chad gives us three exercises to examine our souls, so we can find rest.

Life is weariness; we can’t deny or avoid it. As long as we are moving forward in life, we will find yourself drained even as followers of Christ. Jesus never said that we would be free of the strain, fatigue, and disappointments in life. But He did promise that we wouldn’t have to work alone. Still, we find ourselves struggling and we don’t know why. We’re quick to blame our difficulties, demeanor, or inadequacies on the burdens we are forced to carry instead of the true reason: ourselves. When we choose to pave our own way through life, we make every step more difficult. However, when we out aside our own desires and decide to truly live alongside with Jesus, we can find the rest, strength, and renewal. On August 23, 2015, Pastor Chad speaks on what it means to live with Jesus.

Before we know it, the day is gone; the week is over; seasons change; and another year has passed us by. We fill our schedules with activities, appointments, and obligations, putting off any time to slow down, rest, and recharge. We ignore the feelings of weariness that grate on us and pretend the burdens we carry in life do not weigh us down. Eventually, our overcharged lifestyle and overloaded schedules will deplete our souls and restrict the quality of our lives. On August 16, 2015, Pastor Chad Gilligan speaks on the importance of rest and how to find renewal when we need it most.

Times in Death Valley will inevitably touch us all. No life is immune to the dark and painful experiences of life. But only we can determine how those experiences will shape us. When we focus on the quiet voice of God, instead of the distracting voices around us, we are able to come through the valley stronger and not shattered. On Sunday, August 9th, Pastor Bill McGinnis concludes his sermon series, by giving us three more lessons about Walking Through Death Valley.

Have you ever felt completely alone? While everyone else seems to be progressing through life normally, you’ve somehow lost your way and, before you knew it, you were left behind. It even feels that God has abandoned you; no longer do your prayers seem to reach Him. Whether it was triggered by physical suffering, unexpected trials, disappointments in life, or for no reason at all, you’ve stumbled into “Death Valley”—an endless wasteland of hopelessness. Every Christian will face it at least once in his or her life, but what do you do? On Sunday, August 2, 2015, Pastor Bill shows us the first steps to take when you find yourself walking through Death Valley.

It’s finally time to Love the 419! Calvary spent a week in July serving the community, helping local ministries, and making a difference beyond the church walls. However, there’s more to loving our neighbor than just acts of service. On July 26, 2015, Pastor Chad challenges the church and gives us Three Things to Remember the Week after Serve Week.

Everyone knows that Jesus is the model of love and sets the highest standard of sacrifice and commitment. However, we forget that as Christians, we are held and expected to keep that same standard. Too often, we base our love on how other treat us first. But God calls us to love first, whether or not they deserve it. We are to love people with the same unconditional selflessness. On July 19, 2015, Pastor Chad challenges us to not only love like Jesus, but also let God’s love live in us and through us.

Showing love is more than being affectionate or spending time with people, more than hugs, kisses or compliments. Love defines you and your character; it’s where you place your joy, hope, and values. Your love should shine through despite any circumstance, whether things are going your way or not, whether you like the person or not, no matter what. On Sunday, July 12, 2015, Pastor Chad preaches from the Love Chapter: 1 Corinthians 13 and shows us what it means to have genuine love for one another.

Books regale it, songs emulate it, movies immortalize it, and every person hopes to one day find it. Love has not only become the focus of our society; love has become god. In the end, pursuing love will only lead to disillusion and disappointment because love is not the ultimate achievement. Love does not define God. God defines love, and love comes from God. Only when we understand who God is, that God is love, and everything God does He does in love, then, we can live a life of love. On Sunday, July 5, 2015, Pastor Chad answers the question, “What is Love?” and what love should mean to us as children of God.

In a world where laws change, perception changes, and values change, one thing stays constant. God never changes. He is the same God of the Old Testament, New Testament, today, and tomorrow. And His Word is the source of Absolute Truth. On June 28, 2015, Pastor Chad Gilligan reintroduces the person of God, as shown in John 3:16, and teaches what it means to show Love and Truth to the World.

In Ephesians 3:20-21, God has promised us more than we can ask or imagine. However, in our pursuit for more, we can be dangerously self-focused and care more about what we can get out of God’s blessings than God’s intent. We forget that more has a purpose that goes beyond our personal desires, wants, or needs. Until we surrender to God's will for our lives, we will miss on God's more. On June 14, 2015, Pastor Chad Gilligan gives us Three Misconceptions About More and how we as believers can Get More Right.

How much MORE FROM GOD you experience in your life is directly determined by how much MORE OF GOD you allow in your life. When we let outside influences become more important than Jesus, we inhibit our ability to get more in our lives. Only when we make everything less: our will, our attitude, our desires, even our relationships, then, God will be able to come into our lives and give us more than we can ever imagine. On June 7, 2015, Pastor Chad Gilligan gives us Four Questions to Ask Yourself When You Want More.

It seems like satisfaction is hard to find. We live in a world that is constantly looking for more. Whether it be in your family, finances, job or spiritual life, we always seem to be striving. Join us as we take a look at what God’s Word says about finding all we need and more for our lives in Him.