Calvary Church

Speaker: Minister & Senior Pastor, Jim Samra

Passage: Ecclesiastes 10:14

This was recorded live in Grand Rapids, MI on April 6, 2025

We live in a culture that thrives on contentious exchanges and vitriolic arguments. In Ecclesiastes 10:1-14, Solomon emphasizes the value of remaining calm in the face of foolish arguments. In this message, Pastor Jim offers us four principles for making our way through these contentious conversations.

Speaker: Minister & Senior Pastor, Jim Samra

Passage: Ecclesiastes 10:1-14a

This was recorded live in Grand Rapids, MI on March 30th, 2025.

In this sermon, Pastor Jim explores Ecclesiastes 9:18, emphasizing how wisdom is more powerful than weapons of war but can be easily overshadowed by the destructive power of sin. He highlights how just one act of sin can undo the good work of many, illustrating this through biblical and real-life examples. This message challenges believers to pursue godly wisdom and recognize the dangers of allowing sin to corrupt their lives and communities.

Speaker: Minister & Senior Pastor, Jim Samra

Passage: Ecclesiastes 9:18

This was recorded live in Grand Rapids, MI on March 23rd, 2025.

In Ecclesiastes 9:17, Solomon highlights the value of wisdom that comes from those who measure their words. Pastor Tom explains the significance and the power of words. We are encouraged to pursue proper speech when engaging with others.

Speaker: Minister & Lead Pastor, Tom Olsson

Passage: Ecclesiastes 9:17

This was recorded live in Grand Rapids, MI on March 16th, 2025.

This sermon explores how life’s unpredictability often challenges our personal definitions of success. Drawing from Ecclesiastes 9:11-16, Pastor Tom highlights how human effort alone does not guarantee outcomes and emphasizes God’s providence in guiding our paths. True success, as defined by Scripture, is recognizing that we are exactly where God wants us to be and using our gifts for His glory. Rather than striving for accumulation, achievement, or acclaim, we are called to trust in God’s plan, knowing He is working all things for His purpose and our good.

Speaker: Minister & Lead Pastor, Tom Olsson

Passage: Ecclesiastes 9:11-16

This was recorded live in Grand Rapids, MI on March 9th, 2025.

In Revelation 7:9-17, Pastor Artie Lindsay explains how all things are united things, and everything is brought under the authority of Jesus. We see how God’s people will worship him together in unity, and how He will set all things right.

Speaker: Teaching Pastor, Tabernacle Community Church; Artie Lindsay

Passage: Revelation 7:9-10

This was recorded live in Grand Rapids, MI on March 2nd, 2025.

Every human life will come to an end. In Ecclesiastes 9:1-10, Solomon expresses how both the good and the evil experience death. Through this message, we learn how death takes on new meaning for those who believe in Jesus. We are all faced with the choice to live in the light of the resurrection or in the shadow of death.

Speaker: Minister & Lead Pastor, Tom Olsson

Passage: Ecclesiastes 9:1-10

This was recorded live in Grand Rapids, MI on February 23rd, 2025.

Why do the wicked prosper? This is the question Solomon wrestles with in Ecclesiastes 8:10-17. As we explore this, we find that while we often reach the end of our rope when confounded by such realities, God’s mercy proves to be more extensive than we ever imagined it could be.

Speaker: Minister & Lead Pastor, Tom Olsson

Passage: Ecclesiastes 8:10-17

This was recorded live in Grand Rapids, MI on February 16th, 2025.

Why do bad things happen to good people? This is the question that confronts us as we experience suffering. In Ecclesiastes 7:15-8:1, Pastor Jim explains how Solomon acknowledges that sin is the root cause of suffering. Despite Solomon’s pursuit of wisdom, he finds no solution within himself, showing us that the ultimate solution is in Jesus.

Speaker: Minister & Lead Pastor, Tom Olsson

Passage: Ecclesiastes 8:2-10

This was recorded live in Grand Rapids, MI on February 9th, 2025.

Why do bad things happen to good people? This is the question that confronts us as we experience suffering. In Ecclesiastes 7:15-8:1, Pastor Jim explains how Solomon acknowledges that sin is the root cause of suffering. Despite Solomon’s pursuit of wisdom, he finds no solution within himself, showing us that the ultimate solution is in Jesus.

Speaker: Minister & Senior Pastor, Jim Samra

Passage: Ecclesiastes 7:15-8:1

This was recorded live in Grand Rapids, MI on February 2nd, 2025.