Calvary Church

This message closes out our series in Ecclesiastes with a look at the passage that has served as our benediction throughout. We will examine the importance of fearing God.

Speaker: Minister & Lead Pastor, Tom Olsson

Passage: Ecclesiastes 12:13-14

This was recorded live in Grand Rapids, MI on June 22, 2025

As we near the end of Ecclesiastes, we find ourselves asking – how is it that a book that is about the meaninglessness of life can be used by God to give so much meaning to life? And how will God continue to take our world’s pursuit of meaningless things and continue to speak life and meaning to us? In this message, we see that the Bible is a one-of-a-kind book and it holds the answer to these questions and so many more.

Speaker: Minister & Senior Pastor, Jim Samra

Passage: Ecclesiastes 12:9-12

This was recorded live in Grand Rapids, MI on June 15, 2025

This devotional looks at the most important date on the church calendar. As we explore the significance of Pentecost, Pastor Jim offers two metaphors to help us recognize the role of the Holy Spirit in the lives of believers.

Speaker: Jim Samra, Minister & Senior Pastor

Passage: Acts 2

This was recorded live in Grand Rapids, MI on June 8, 2025

In this message, guest teacher Dave Morlan shares how we can make progress in our faith and experience more joy.

Speaker: Dave Morlan, Teaching Pastor, Fellowship Denver Church

Passage: Philippians 1:19-26

This was recorded live in Grand Rapids, MI on June 1, 2025

Speaker: Director, Special Needs Ministries; Zach Schmuck

Passage: Exodus 33:12-23, 34:6-7

This was recorded live in Grand Rapids, MI on May 18th, 2025

Speaker: Director, Special Needs Ministries; Zach Schmuck

Passage: Exodus 33:12-23, 34:6-7

This was recorded live in Grand Rapids, MI on May 18th, 2025

In the typical fashion of this series in Ecclesiastes, this message looks at what the world gets wrong about aging and how Jesus brings a better perspective.

Speaker: Minister & Senior Pastor, Jim Samra

Passage: Ecclesiastes 12:1-8

This was recorded live in Grand Rapids, MI on May 18th, 2025

This message looks at the anxiety, depression, and darkness that come with living life in this fallen world. We learn a defense against these elements and are encouraged to embrace the reality that we are loved by God.

Speaker: Minister & Senior Pastor, Jim Samra

Passage: Ecclesiastes 11:7-10

This was recorded live in Grand Rapids, MI on May 11th, 2025

This sermon looks at the blessing and value of work. This covers anything that we apply energy and effort to in an attempt to accomplish something productive. With this broad definition in mind, we are given five principles we can apply to our lives as we work by faith.

Speaker: Minister & Senior Pastor, Jim Samra

Passage: Ecclesiastes 11:1-6

This was recorded live in Grand Rapids, MI on May 4th, 2025

God’s compassion goes beyond welcoming us home, he also wants to help us make better decisions so we can experience the fullness of life that he offers. These decisions include how we speak about the rulers of our people. While this can feel like a small thing, it speaks volumes of the state of our heart and where our trust lies. Learn more in this timely message.

Speaker: Minister & Senior Pastor, Jim Samra

Passage: Ecclesiastes 10:15-20

This was recorded live in Grand Rapids, MI on April 27th, 2025