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3. Passion Week 2026-Part 3 | Final

"Resurrection Sunday"

John 20:1-15

Pastor Phil Ballmaier

4-5-26

It was the first day of the week, and Mary Magdalene went to the tomb where they had laid the body of Jesus, and saw that the stone had been rolled away from the tomb... The writers of the Gospels (Matthew, Mark, Luke and John) each tell a their detailed account of what happened next.

We encourage you to read them!

What is the significance of the empty tomb? He was dead, buried and then rose again... He is Risen!!

"But the angel answered and said to the women, “Do not be afraid, for I know that you seek Jesus who was crucified. He is not here; for He is risen, as He said. Come, see the place where the Lord lay." Matthew 28:5-6

"But he said to them, “Do not be alarmed. You seek Jesus of Nazareth, who was crucified. He is risen! He is not here. See the place where they laid Him." Mark 16:8

"Now on the first day of the week, very early in the morning, they, and certain other women with them, came to the tomb bringing the spices which they had prepared. But they found the stone rolled away from the tomb. " He is not here, but is risen! Remember how He spoke to you when He was still in Galilee." Luke 24:1-2, 6

May your hearts be filled with love, passion and gratitude, knowing that Jesus sacrificed all to make a way for us to draw close to God, and become one of His own!

Calvary Chapel Elk Grove is a non-denominational fellowship located in Roselle, a northwest suburb of Chicago in Illinois.

Our primary mission is to teach God's Word in its' entirety, verse-by-verse, precept upon precept. We believe that the Word of God is living and powerful, and because of Jesus' work on the Cross, He can and does move in the lives of His people.

If you are searching for in-depth studies be sure to check out our channel here on Youtube, as well as our complete audio library on our Media site, DayByDayRadio.org.

Watch/listen to this years' series here:

https://calvarychapelelkgro.subspla.sh/3jb86q9

https://youtu.be/uimgmnvF3tc

https://vimeo.com/1180299757

May God bless and keep you, may His face upon upon you and give you peace, as you seek to walk with Him more fully, day by day.

If you'd like to know what it means to be a follower of Jesus, reach out to us at KNOWGOD.CCELKGROVE.ORG It would be our privilege to speak with you, send you a Bible and help you to begin a relationship with Him!

www.ccelkgrove.org

www.daybydayradio.org

847-895-3545

CCLI #143368 - Song License

CSPL #091182 - Livestreaming License

Be sure to download our mobile app and take God's Word with you on the go. Go to the App Store or Google Play and search for "Calvary Chapel Elk Grove."

2. Passion Week 2026-Part 2 | Final

Good Friday Service

John 19:17-18, 28-30

Pastor Phil Ballmaier

4-3-26

Tonight we gather to commemorate the evening that Jesus laid down His life for us all. He was betrayed, beaten, spat upon, scourged, mocked and shamed. In the Garden of Gethsemane He was betrayed with a kiss... by one of His own, Judas.

"He is despised and rejected by men,

A Man of sorrows and acquainted with grief.

And we hid, as it were, our faces from Him;

He was despised, and we did not esteem Him.

Surely He has borne our griefs

And carried our sorrows;

Yet we esteemed Him stricken,

Smitten by God, and afflicted.

But He was wounded for our transgressions,

He was bruised for our iniquities;

The chastisement for our peace was upon Him,

And by His stripes we are healed."

Isaiah 53:3-5

May your hearts be filled with love, passion and joy, that He has sacrificed all to make a way for us to draw close to God, and become one of His own!

Calvary Chapel Elk Grove is a non-denominational fellowship located in Roselle, a northwest suburb of Chicago in Illinois.

Our primary mission is to teach God's Word in its' entirety, verse-by-verse, precept upon precept. We believe that the Word of God is living and powerful, and because of Jesus' work on the Cross, He can and does move in the lives of His people.

If you are searching for in-depth studies be sure to check out our channel here on Youtube, as well as our complete audio library on our Media site, DayByDayRadio.org.

Watch/listen to this years' series here:

https://calvarychapelelkgro.subspla.sh/hwz236d

https://youtu.be/TyVuoGXDYqQ

https://vimeo.com/1180165507

May God bless and keep you, may His face upon upon you and give you peace, as you seek to walk with Him more fully, day by day.

If you'd like to know what it means to be a follower of Jesus, reach out to us at KNOWGOD.CCELKGROVE.ORG It would be our privilege to speak with you, send you a Bible and help you to begin a relationship with Him!

www.ccelkgrove.org

www.daybydayradio.org

847-895-3545

CCLI #143368 - Song License

CSPL #091182 - Livestreaming License

Be sure to download our mobile app and take God's Word with you on the go. Go to the App Store or Google Play and search for "Calvary Chapel Elk Grove."

Passion Week 2026-Part 1

Palm Sunday | John 12:9-16

Pastor Phil Ballmaier

3-29-26

Join Pastor Phil Ballmaier for this special 3-Part Passion Week Series!

He begins and celebrates a poignant time in Jesus' ministry. The day He fulfilled prophecy (Zechariah 9:9) and rode into Jerusalem on a humble creature—on the back of a donkey. The crowds gathered and waved palm branches, shouting "Hosanna! ("Save now!") Blessed is He Who comes in the name of The Lord!," as they believed their Messiah had arrived to fulfill that prophecy—yet many did not recognize Him as their Lord and Savior. Instead, they were hoping for a political messiah who would relieve them of Roman oppression... The Pharisees despised Him.

May your hearts be filled with love, passion and joy, that He has come!

Calvary Chapel Elk Grove is a non-denominational fellowship located in Roselle, a northwest suburb of Chicago in Illinois.

Our primary mission is to teach God's Word in its' entirety, verse-by-verse, precept upon precept. We believe that the Word of God is living and powerful, and because of Jesus' work on the Cross, He can and does move in the lives of His people.

If you are searching for in-depth studies be sure to check out our channel here on Youtube, as well as our complete audio library on our Media site, DayByDayRadio.org.

Watch/listen to this years' series here:

https://calvarychapelelkgro.subspla.sh/6d8kqz2

https://youtu.be/VvmL4n71xuI

https://vimeo.com/1178219006

May God bless and keep you, may His face upon upon you and give you peace, as you seek to walk with Him more fully, day by day.

If you'd like to know what it means to be a follower of Jesus, reach out to us at KNOWGOD.CCELKGROVE.ORG It would be our privilege to speak with you, send you a Bible and help you to begin a relationship with Him!

www.ccelkgrove.org

www.daybydayradio.org

847-895-3545

CCLI #143368 - Song License

CSPL #091182 - Livestreaming License

Be sure to download our mobile app and take God's Word with you on the go. Go to the App Store or Google Play and search for "Calvary Chapel Elk Grove."

2025 Resurrection Sunday Service

Pastor Phil Ballmaier

Lessons From The Empty Tomb

4-20-25

Join Pastor Phil as he shares this years' special Resurrection Sunday Services message, entitled, "Lessons From The Empty Tomb".

Calvary Chapel Elk Grove is a non-denominational fellowship located in Roselle, a northwest suburb of Chicago in Illinois.

This years' video message:

https://calvarychapelelkgro.subspla.sh/h7gd4mx

https://youtu.be/fMu1tlR6j8k

Sermon Notes (Available next day)

http://www.ccelkgrove.org/sermon-notes

Our primary mission is to teach God's Word in its' entirety, verse-by-verse, precept upon precept. We believe that the Word of God is living and powerful, and because of Jesus' work on the Cross, He can and does move in the lives of His people.

If you are searching for in-depth studies be sure to check out our Youtube channel at www.youtube.com/c/ccelkgrove, as well as our complete audio library on our Media site, DayByDayRadio.org.

Pastor Phil can be heard on AM1160 Chicago Mon-Fri at 6:00 PM & 4:30 AM, and the Calvary Radio Network, Mon-Fri at 9:00 AM.

Join us for our Livestream on Vimeo, Facebook, our Youtube Channel, on our website and mobile app on the platforms below:

Sundays at 10:30 AM

https://vimeo.com/791658965

www.youtube.com/c/ccelkgrove or

http://www.facebook.com/CCEGVillage

Wednesdays at 7 PM

https://vimeo.com/event/2421071

www.youtube.com/c/ccelkgrove or

http://www.facebook.com/CCEGVillage

May God bless and keep you, may His face upon upon you and give you peace, as you seek to walk with Him more fully, day by day.

www.ccelkgrove.org

www.daybydayradio.org

847-895-3545

CCLI #143368 - Song License

CSPL #091182 - Livestreaming License

Access all audio & video series, and watch live on our mobile App! Just go to the App Store or Google Play and search for "Calvary Chapel Elk Grove". Stay up-to-date and watch or listen while you're on the go! (Choose the white CC logo)

Sundays Live | 2025 Resurrection Sunday Service

Pastor Phil Ballmaier

Lessons From The Empty Tomb

4-20-25

Join Pastor Phil as he shares this years' special Resurrection Sunday Services message, entitled, "Lessons From The Empty Tomb".

Calvary Chapel Elk Grove is a non-denominational fellowship located in Roselle, a northwest suburb of Chicago in Illinois.

This years' video message:

Sermon Notes (Available next day)

http://www.ccelkgrove.org/sermon-notes

Our primary mission is to teach God's Word in its' entirety, verse-by-verse, precept upon precept. We believe that the Word of God is living and powerful, and because of Jesus' work on the Cross, He can and does move in the lives of His people.

If you are searching for in-depth studies be sure to check out our Youtube channel at www.youtube.com/c/ccelkgrove, as well as our complete audio library on our Media site, DayByDayRadio.org.

Pastor Phil can be heard on AM1160 Chicago Mon-Fri at 6:00 PM & 4:30 AM, and the Calvary Radio Network, Mon-Fri at 9:00 AM.

Join us for our Livestream on Vimeo, Facebook, our Youtube Channel, on our website and mobile app on the platforms below:

Sundays at 10:30 AM

https://vimeo.com/791658965

www.youtube.com/c/ccelkgrove or

http://www.facebook.com/CCEGVillage

Wednesdays at 7 PM

https://vimeo.com/event/2421071

www.youtube.com/c/ccelkgrove or

http://www.facebook.com/CCEGVillage

May God bless and keep you, may His face upon upon you and give you peace, as you seek to walk with Him more fully, day by day.

www.ccelkgrove.org

www.daybydayradio.org

847-895-3545

CCLI #143368 - Song License

CSPL #091182 - Livestreaming License

Access all audio & video series, and watch live on our mobile App! Just go to the App Store or Google Play and search for "Calvary Chapel Elk Grove". Stay up-to-date and watch or listen while you're on the go! (Choose the white CC logo)

2025 Good Friday Service

Pastor Phil Ballmaier

The 3 Crosses of Calvary

John 19:17-18

4-18-25

Join Pastor Phil as he shares this years' special Good Friday Service message, entitled, "The 3 Crosses of Calvary".

Calvary Chapel Elk Grove is a non-denominational fellowship located in Roselle, a northwest suburb of Chicago in Illinois.

This years' video message:

https://calvarychapelelkgro.subspla.sh/fjf99x9

https://youtu.be/Gu21V3F3dZk

Sermon Notes (Available next day)

http://www.ccelkgrove.org/sermon-notes

Our primary mission is to teach God's Word in its' entirety, verse-by-verse, precept upon precept. We believe that the Word of God is living and powerful, and because of Jesus' work on the Cross, He can and does move in the lives of His people.

If you are searching for in-depth studies be sure to check out our Youtube channel at www.youtube.com/c/ccelkgrove, as well as our complete audio library on our Media site, DayByDayRadio.org.

Pastor Phil can be heard on AM1160 Chicago Mon-Fri at 6:00 PM & 4:30 AM, and the Calvary Radio Network, Mon-Fri at 9:00 AM.

Join us for our Livestream on Vimeo, Facebook, our Youtube Channel, on our website and mobile app on the platforms below:

Sundays at 10:30 AM

https://vimeo.com/791658965

www.youtube.com/c/ccelkgrove or

http://www.facebook.com/CCEGVillage

Wednesdays at 7 PM

https://vimeo.com/event/2421071

www.youtube.com/c/ccelkgrove or

http://www.facebook.com/CCEGVillage

May God bless and keep you, may His face upon upon you and give you peace, as you seek to walk with Him more fully, day by day.

www.ccelkgrove.org

www.daybydayradio.org

847-895-3545

CCLI #143368 - Song License

CSPL #091182 - Livestreaming License

Access all audio & video series, and watch live on our mobile App! Just go to the App Store or Google Play and search for "Calvary Chapel Elk Grove". Stay up-to-date and watch or listen while you're on the go! (Choose the white CC logo)

3. Passion Week 2024-Part 3

"Resurrection Sunday"

John 20:1-15

Pastor Phil Ballmaier

3-31-24

It was the first day of the week, and Mary Magdalene went to the tomb where they had laid the body of Jesus, and saw that the stone had been rolled away from the tomb... The writers of the Gospels (Matthew, Mark, Luke and John) each tell a their detailed account of what happened next.

We encourage you to read them!

What is the significance of the empty tomb? He was dead, buried and then rose again... He is Risen!!

"But the angel answered and said to the women, “Do not be afraid, for I know that you seek Jesus who was crucified. He is not here; for He is risen, as He said. Come, see the place where the Lord lay." Matthew 28:5-6

"But he said to them, “Do not be alarmed. You seek Jesus of Nazareth, who was crucified. He is risen! He is not here. See the place where they laid Him." Mark 16:8

"Now on the first day of the week, very early in the morning, they, and certain other women with them, came to the tomb bringing the spices which they had prepared. But they found the stone rolled away from the tomb. " He is not here, but is risen! Remember how He spoke to you when He was still in Galilee." Luke 24:1-2, 6

May your hearts be filled with love, passion and gratitude, knowing that Jesus sacrificed all to make a way for us to draw close to God, and become one of His own!

Calvary Chapel Elk Grove is a non-denominational fellowship located in Roselle, a northwest suburb of Chicago in Illinois.

Our primary mission is to teach God's Word in its' entirety, verse-by-verse, precept upon precept. We believe that the Word of God is living and powerful, and because of Jesus' work on the Cross, He can and does move in the lives of His people.

If you are searching for in-depth studies be sure to check out our channel here on Youtube, as well as our complete audio library on our Media site, DayByDayRadio.org.

Watch/listen to this years' series here:

https://www.ccelkgrove.org/easter-good-friday-services/

May God bless and keep you, may His face upon upon you and give you peace, as you seek to walk with Him more fully, day by day.

If you'd like to know what it means to be a follower of Jesus, reach out to us at KNOWGOD.CCELKGROVE.ORG It would be our privilege to speak with you, send you a Bible and help you to begin a relationship with Him!

www.ccelkgrove.org

www.daybydayradio.org

847-895-3545

CCLI #143368 - Song License

CSPL #091182 - Livestreaming License

Be sure to download our mobile app and take God's Word with you on the go. Go to the App Store or Google Play and search for "Calvary Chapel Elk Grove."

Passion Week 2026-Part 2

Good Friday Service

John 19:17-18, 28-30

Pastor Phil Ballmaier

3-29-24

Tonight we gather to commemorate the evening that Jesus laid down His life for us all. He was betrayed, beaten, spat upon, scourged, mocked and shamed. In the Garden of Gethsemane He was betrayed with a kiss... by one of His own, Judas.

He is despised and rejected by men,

A Man of sorrows and acquainted with grief.

And we hid, as it were, our faces from Him;

He was despised, and we did not esteem Him.

Surely He has borne our griefs

And carried our sorrows;

Yet we esteemed Him stricken,

Smitten by God, and afflicted.

But He was wounded for our transgressions,

He was bruised for our iniquities;

The chastisement for our peace was upon Him,

And by His stripes we are healed.

Isaiah 53:3-5

May your hearts be filled with love, passion and joy, that He has sacrificed all to make a way for us to draw close to God, and become one of His own!

Calvary Chapel Elk Grove is a non-denominational fellowship located in Roselle, a northwest suburb of Chicago in Illinois.

Our primary mission is to teach God's Word in its' entirety, verse-by-verse, precept upon precept. We believe that the Word of God is living and powerful, and because of Jesus' work on the Cross, He can and does move in the lives of His people.

If you are searching for in-depth studies be sure to check out our channel here on Youtube, as well as our complete audio library on our Media site, DayByDayRadio.org.

Watch/listen to this years' series here:

May God bless and keep you, may His face upon upon you and give you peace, as you seek to walk with Him more fully, day by day.

If you'd like to know what it means to be a follower of Jesus, reach out to us at KNOWGOD.CCELKGROVE.ORG It would be our privilege to speak with you, send you a Bible and help you to begin a relationship with Him!

www.ccelkgrove.org

www.daybydayradio.org

847-895-3545

CCLI #143368 - Song License

CSPL #091182 - Livestreaming License

Be sure to download our mobile app and take God's Word with you on the go. Go to the App Store or Google Play and search for "Calvary Chapel Elk Grove."

Passion Week 2024-Part 1

Palm Sunday | John 12:9-16

Pastor Phil Ballmaier

3-24-24

Join Pastor Phil Ballmaier for this special 3-Part Passion Week Series!

He begins and celebrates a poignant time in Jesus' ministry. The day He fulfilled prophecy (Zechariah 9:9) and rode into Jerusalem on a humble creature—on the back of a donkey. The crowds gathered and waved palm branches, shouting "Hosanna! ("Save now!") Blessed is He Who comes in the name of The Lord!," as they believed their Messiah had arrived to fulfill that prophecy—yet many did not recognize Him as their Lord and Savior. Instead, they were hoping for a political messiah who would relieve them of Roman oppression... The Pharisees despised Him.

May your hearts be filled with love, passion and joy, that He has come!

Calvary Chapel Elk Grove is a non-denominational fellowship located in Roselle, a northwest suburb of Chicago in Illinois.

Our primary mission is to teach God's Word in its' entirety, verse-by-verse, precept upon precept. We believe that the Word of God is living and powerful, and because of Jesus' work on the Cross, He can and does move in the lives of His people.

If you are searching for in-depth studies be sure to check out our channel here on Youtube, as well as our complete audio library on our Media site, DayByDayRadio.org.

Watch/listen to this years' series here:

https://www.ccelkgrove.org/easter-good-friday-services/

May God bless and keep you, may His face upon upon you and give you peace, as you seek to walk with Him more fully, day by day.

If you'd like to know what it means to be a follower of Jesus, reach out to us at KNOWGOD.CCELKGROVE.ORG It would be our privilege to speak with you, send you a Bible and help you to begin a relationship with Him!

www.ccelkgrove.org

www.daybydayradio.org

847-895-3545

CCLI #143368 - Song License

CSPL #091182 - Livestreaming License

Be sure to download our mobile app and take God's Word with you on the go. Go to the App Store or Google Play and search for "Calvary Chapel Elk Grove."

Passion Week 2024-Part 1

Palm Sunday | John 12:9-16

Pastor Phil Ballmaier

3-24-24

Join Pastor Phil Ballmaier for this special 3-Part Passion Week Series!

He begins and celebrates a poignant time in Jesus' ministry. The day He fulfilled prophecy (Zechariah 9:9) and rode into Jerusalem on a humble creature—on the back of a donkey. The crowds gathered and waved palm branches, shouting "Hosanna! ("Save now!") Blessed is He Who comes in the name of The Lord!," as they believed their Messiah had arrived to fulfill that prophecy—yet many did not recognize Him as their Lord and Savior. Instead, they were hoping for a political messiah who would relieve them of Roman oppression... The Pharisees despised Him.

May your hearts be filled with love, passion and joy, that He has come!

Calvary Chapel Elk Grove is a non-denominational fellowship located in Roselle, a northwest suburb of Chicago in Illinois.

Our primary mission is to teach God's Word in its' entirety, verse-by-verse, precept upon precept. We believe that the Word of God is living and powerful, and because of Jesus' work on the Cross, He can and does move in the lives of His people.

If you are searching for in-depth studies be sure to check out our channel here on Youtube, as well as our complete audio library on our Media site, DayByDayRadio.org.

Watch/listen to this years' series here:

https://www.ccelkgrove.org/easter-good-friday-services/

May God bless and keep you, may His face upon upon you and give you peace, as you seek to walk with Him more fully, day by day.

If you'd like to know what it means to be a follower of Jesus, reach out to us at KNOWGOD.CCELKGROVE.ORG It would be our privilege to speak with you, send you a Bible and help you to begin a relationship with Him!

www.ccelkgrove.org

www.daybydayradio.org

847-895-3545

CCLI #143368 - Song License

CSPL #091182 - Livestreaming License

Be sure to download our mobile app and take God's Word with you on the go. Go to the App Store or Google Play and search for "Calvary Chapel Elk Grove."