Calvary Church - Maumee

There is more help, more strength, and more power available to you, and it only can be found in the Holy Spirit. The person of the Holy Spirit, like Jesus, is God and continues today what Christ Himself did while on earth. It is because of the Holy Spirit the believer received discernment, wisdom and truth. And through the Holy Spirit, we are empowered to fulfill God’s purposes for His Kingdom and for our lives. If you are in need of MORE in your life, on Sunday, May 31, 2015, Pastor Chad Gilligan gives us “Five Things To Remember When You Need More.”

When you face a difficult or unexpected situation, what do you do? Do you ask God to take it away? Or do you entrust it to God, asking Him, “What can you do with this situation?” When we give what we have to Jesus, He will not only meet our needs, but He can make miracles out of unwelcome experiences. On May 24, 2015, Pastor Chad Gilligan looks at what God’s Word says about finding all we need and more for our lives in Him. Featuring the song, “Close,” written by Aodhan King & Dean Ussher. © 2013 Hillsong Music Publishing (Admin. by Capitol CMG Publishing)

Have you ever been in a hurry when God wasn’t? One of the most difficult things in life is to sit in God’s waiting room. God’s waiting room is that place when there’s something beyond your control that you can’t speed up—a prayer; a miracle; a change in a situation—you want it to change but it’s totally out of your control. On May 17, 2015, guest speaker and the General Treasurer of the Assemblies of God, Pastor Doug Clay gives us a message on what to do when you are waiting on God.

Heaven is a real, wonderful place. Whatever pleasure we find here on earth is only a taste of what we will experience in Heaven. Everything will be made new in Heaven; there will be no mourning or pain or death. We will be reunited with loved ones and live with God forever. However, Heaven is also our choice. It’s a choice we make as we live on Earth, and today’s actions have eternal consequences. On May 10, 2015, Pastor Chad speaks on the reality of Heaven and how we can choose to live with Eternity in mind.

Hell is taken for granted. We throw around the word every day. We use it flippantly when we are angry, excited, or trying to describe something we are unable to describe. We use it as an expletive, as a description of something we don't like, or don't understand. The word Hell is so prevalent in our culture that we forget that Hell is an actual place of real, unspeakable torment. We forget that while God is a God of love, He is also a God of justice. We forget that, in the end, Hell is our choice. When we choose not to follow God, we choose eternal separation from Him. We choose Hell. On May 3, 2015, Pastor Chad preaches on the reality of Hell.

While there may be speculation and assumptions about how the End of the World will play out, only the Word of God stands on Truth instead of hype or hysteria. When studying prophecy, the Bible must be the first place we go. After all, we only know what the Bible tells us. On April 26, 2015, Pastor Chad summarizes End Times Prophecy and what will happen after the Rapture.

There is an appointment that you cannot postpone, dodge, or cancel. No matter who you are, no matter what good you've done, no matter your religion or denomination, EVERY person will one day stand before Christ to be judged. Today's actions have eternal consequences, and every secret you've kept, every word you've said, every attitude, and motive will be questioned. On April 19, 2015, Pastor Chad Gilligan gives us a checklist, so when that appointment comes, we can be ready for Judgment Day. Featuring the song, "Revelation Song," written by Jennie Lee Riddle. © 2004 Gateway Create Publishing (Admin. by Capitol CMG Publishing (IMI))

Ever wonder how the story is going to end? The Bible talks to us about the end of all things. See what God’s Word says about the end of the world as we know it. On April 12, 2015, Pastor Chad Gilligan preaches about what will happen when Jesus comes back and answers 5 Questions people have about the Rapture.

A disregard for God’s truth and choosing to color outside the lines of morality can lead to personal destruction. However, it is through our relationships there can be an opportunity for life change. And because we genuinely care about our loved ones, we must be willing to follow the Spirit’s leading, act in love, and speak the truth to others. On March 29, 2015, Pastor Chad gives us 5 Things to Remember When You Speak the Truth in Love.

Truth is found in the Word of God and in the person of Jesus Christ. However, humanity has suppressed the truth about God. On March 22, 2015, Pastor Chad Gilligan gives us truths about a truthless culture and keys for living in it.

Speaking the truth in love is essential if we are to go from immaturity to maturity. However, to speak in love, we must first have love in our hearts. Only when Jesus remains our first love—our most important priority—are we able to be messengers of eternal hope. On March 15, 2015, Pastor Chad Gilligan gives us 3 Things that can cause us to lose our First Love.

Truth is more than words; it is essential to our life, personal growth, and ultimately our salvation. However, in a culture where truth is considered subjective and based on opinion, it’s important to recognize that there is absolute TRUTH. No matter who challenges it or disagrees with it, absolute truth will never change and never become less true. On March 8, Pastor Chad explains 6 Truths about Truth and what it means to speak the truth in love.

On February 22, 2015, Pastor Chad Gilligan gives us 4 Signs of a Healthy Church as well as how to be a healthy Christian.

The Bible has become the best-loved, never-read, treasured possession of all time. While 93% of Americans own a Bible, only 12% read it on a regular basis. It’s time to take the Bible off its shelf and apply it’s truths to our lives. On February 15, 2015, Pastor Bill McGinnis challenges us to read our Bible and discover God's plan for our lives. After all, what good is a treasured possession if it’s never used?

On February 8, 2015, Pastor Chad Gilligan preached about "3 Things We Have as the Church" and God's purpose and plan for our lives.

In the busyness of today, we have neglected a crucial part to our personal, spiritual growth. We have forgotten that merely going to church is not enough. Without regularly meeting and connecting with other believers, our faith is stunted. We need to strive to be like the early church, devoted to fellowship. On February 1, 2015, Pastor Keith Kurtz preached the importance of connecting with other believers and that there can be no true spiritual growth without accountability and unity.

Maturity makes us strong, healthy, and growing, able to discern truth, and detect schemers. Without pursuing maturity, we are prone to selfishness, instability, and stagnation. On January 25, 2015, Pastor Chad Gilligan gives 3 Truths about Maturity and how we express it in our everyday lives.

Are you a friend of Jesus or His stalker? It’s not enough to know facts about Jesus’ life and teachings. We should all strive to have a real relationship with Him. On January 18, 2015, Pastor Chad Gilligan gives us 4 steps to getting to know Jesus.

Unity is critically important if your church is going to thrive, if your home is going to thrive, and if your life is going to thrive. It’s the “secret sauce” to success in life, and it’s our choice to make the effort and choose unity above our individual rights. On January 11, 2015, Pastor Chad Gilligan defines what it means to live a life of Unity and the vital importance it has in our lives.

Get your spiritual body in shape for the New Year! Every week, we will consider goals and practices that keep us growing and healthy. On January 4, 2014, Pastor Chad gives us five ways to strengthen our prayer life and pray for the year ahead.