Calvary Church - Maumee

It’s easy to look at someone and think you could do better, think better, or act better. But if we want to build a life that will thrive, we need to start looking at ourselves and leave the other people to God. On Sunday, April 16, 2023, Pastor Chad Gilligan kicks off a new sermon series, Built to Last, and give us the first Building Block: Do Not Judge.

We've all heard the Easter story. We know about the last supper, Jesus's trial, and crucifixion. We know that He was in the grave for 3 days before He rose again. But do you know what Jesus did once He was alive again? Who did he talk to? Where did he go on that first Resurrection Sunday? On Easter Sunday, April 9, 2023, Pastor Chad Gilligan gives us a different kind of Easter story, the kind less likely told. 

Preparing our hearts for Easter begins by remembering the reason why Jesus died. Join us for our traditional Good Friday service as we reflect on Jesus's sacrifice on the cross as well as share in a special time of communion.

Sermon for Sunday, April 2, 2023

Mad, Glad, Scared, Sad... God made us emotional creatures. But when our emotions are out of balance, sometimes we need help finding our way back to a healthy place. On Sunday, March 26, 2023, Calvary welcomes special guest speaker, Dr. Don Lichi, from Emerge Counseling Ministries, as he speaks on the importance of emotions.

It keeps you awake at night, dominates your thoughts. Steals your breath. Paralyzes you. A predator to your soul. Fear, worry, anxiety…whatever you call it, it can take over your life. And we make ourselves vulnerable. We invite it in. We feedit. We encourage it to live with us. On Sunday, March 19, 2023, Pastor Chad Gilligan gives us important words to remember when we worry.

What’s the first thing you think of in the morning when you get out of bed? What drives you through the day? Often times, what we treasure is not as valuable as we want to believe. On Sunday, March 12, 2023, Pastor Chad Gilligan gives us Three Money Questions to ask ourselves when considering materialism.

Hypocrites are all around us. They say one thing and do another. They cannot be trusted. Especially the most infamous hypocrite in our lives, the one found in the mirror.  On Sunday, March 5, 2023, Pastor Chad Gilligan starts a new sermon series, All to Him, and breaks down what it means to be a hypocrite.

Temptation – it’s tailor-made for you and strikes when you are most vulnerable. But no matter the attack, God is faithful and can see you through.  On Sunday, February 26, 2023, Pastor Chad Gilligan concludes the Living on a Prayer sermon series and reveals the truth about 5 Common Temptations.

Either intentionally or unintentionally, people will come into your life who will hurt you. And we need to know how to forgive. Our relationship with God, our relationship with others, and our own well-being depends on it. On Sunday, February 19, 2023, Pastor Chad Gilligan talks about the importance of forgiveness.

Forgiveness. It’s God’s greatest gift and our greatest need. Without it, there’s no salvation, no restoration, no hope. But even after becoming a follower of Christ, we still need God’s forgiveness daily in our lives. On Sunday, February 12, 2023, Pastor Chad Gilligan gives us Four Forgiveness Facts to live by.

On Sunday, February 5, 2023, Calvary welcomed special guest speaker from Convoy of Hope, Pastor Manny Rosario. Don't miss this powerful message as he challenged everyone to intercessory pray for neighbors and nations around the world.

If we want effective prayers, it’s not enough to pray once and be done. It’s also matters how we pray. On Sunday, January 29, 2023, Pastor Chad Gilligan unpacks three of Jesus’ parables to show the importance of effective praying.

There’s no doubt that everything will be perfect in Heaven. But we forget that the reason Heaven is perfect is because God’s will is already perfect there. If we want a better life here on earth, it starts by making God’s will a priority in our lives. On Sunday, January 22, 2023, Pastor Chad Gilligan gives us two look-down takeaways as we pray Heaven on Earth.

Most people pray because they know they should, but they never stop to consider WHO they are praying to. God is more than the "big man upstairs" or a Santa Claus, waiting to grant your every wish. He is a holy, powerful Heavenly Father who wants a relationship with you. On Sunday, January 15, 2021, Pastor Chad Gilligan encourages us to LOOK UP and consider Who you are talking to.

Praying sounds easy, but it’s surprisingly tough to do. Whether it’s your busy schedule, chaotic household, or lack of motivation, prayer seems to be brushed off and often overlooked. On Sunday, January 8, 2023, Pastor Chad Gilligan begins his new sermon series, Living on a Prayer, and gives us 4 TIPS for praying.

If you are ready for a new year of blessings, it starts by turning to the One who gives them. On Sunday, January 1, 2023, Pastor Chad Gilligan, challenges us to commit to pray the Lord's Prayer everyday this month to see what God can do for us and through us.

Sermon for Sunday, December 18, 2022

Christmas promises love, joy, and peace. But what should be the happiest time of the year is often the most stressful. The expectations, the conflict, the pressure we place on ourselves... It was never supposed to be this way. On Sunday, December 11, 2022, Pastor Chad Gilligan encourages us to find peace during the most vulnerable time of the year.

You’re not going to like everyone you meet. And not everyone will like you. But how you treat people should set you apart from others. When it comes to difficult people, God calls us to love first. On Sunday, December 4, 2022, Pastor Chad Gilligan shows us how Jesus flipped the script when He called us to love our enemies.