Just hearing the number “2020” causes one to think of vision. God has given us a mission and vision to lead people into a growing relationship with Jesus. Let’s celebrate what God has done and give thanks in advance for what He’s going to do!
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Relationship Goals
Every day, and in every situation, we all experience the power of relationships. From business partnerships to lifelong friendships, from casual acquaintances to committed marriages; relationships are a vitally important part of life. And they should be. Life was never intended to be a solo sport. God created us as relational beings with specific relationship goals. The question is, are we making the most of those relationships in our lives?
Finding Hope in Uncertain Times
Even though the prophet Habakkuk lived around 600 BC, many of the questions he raised are still relevant today. “God, why are you so unfair?” “God where are you when life hurts?” “God, are you even listening?” Join us as we learn about how to deal with these kinds of questions. And also how it is actually a good thing that God isn’t always fair!
Message Archives
A Night of Hope
Forward: Where we are going in the next five years
While it may seem like we are just stuck in our homes right now and only able to focus on the present, God is moving His mission forward at Calvary! Tune in to our new four-part message series, and explore with others how God wants you to be part of His plans.
Sunday, April 19, 2020
Easter at Calvary • Sunday, April 12, 2020
Good Friday, April 10, 2020
“GOAT (Greatest of All Time)” Message Series
We usually associate someone’s greatness with his or her skill or position or wealth. But Jesus’ way of living turns that all upside down. What if greatness isn’t found in popularity or prestige? What if greatness comes from serving and putting others first? Join us as we look at how Jesus is most certainly the Greatest of All Time!
- Greatest Teacher
- Greatest Friend
- Greatest Example
- Greatest King
#believe Message Series – Lent 2020
Wednesdays, Feb. 26-April 1, 6:30 p.m.
Ash Wednesday - Who Do You Say I Am? | Pastor Jason Roton | 2.26.20
Belief Creates a Strong Foundation for Life | Dani Jensen • Sarah Lageson | 03.04.20
Belief helps me navigate change | Drew Lewis • Pastor Jason Roton | 3.11.20
Calvary Golden Valley | Wednesday 6:30pm | Lenten Worship
Calvary Golden Valley | Wednesday 6:30pm | Modern Lenten Worship
This Is Us: The Book of Ephesians
Ephesians is a letter about identity, and it’s a letter about purpose. It answers questions that many of us ask, like “Who is God?” and “What is His plan?” It also tells us who we are and why we exist too. In this series, we’ll see how God gives us a new identity and new purpose through Jesus. And He doesn’t stop there. God is actively forming a community of believers, with a shared purpose and mission that is so much bigger than any one of us on our own.
This Is Us: Remember Who You Are! | Pastor Zach Thompson | 1.12.20
This is Us: Who are We? Ephesians 1:15-23 | Pastor Jason Roton | 1.19.2020
This Is Us: Dead or Alive | Pastor Zach Thompson | 1.26.20
This is Us: Plans | Pastor Jason Roton | 02.02.20
This is Us: Grow Up | Pastor Zach Thompson | 2.9.20
This is Us - Change Clothes | February 16, 2020 | Pastor Zach Thompson
This Is Us: Walk Like an Ephesian • Pastor Zach Thompson • 02.23.20
This Is Us: The Golden Rule | Pastor Jason Roton | 3.1.20
This is Us: How Strong Are You? | Pastor Zach Thompson | 03.08.20
What Is Christmas All About? • Pastor Zach Thompson • 12.24.19
There are certain things we believe are essential at Christmastime.
Cookies. Movies. Music. Decorations. Traditions. But what is Christmas really all about? When the angels appear to the shepherds on Christmas night, they share three important truths about Christmas that can change your life forever!
“God’s Grace in Action!” • Pastor Zach Thompson • 01.05.20
“Choosing Obedience” • Katelyn Mapes • 12.29.19
Obedience is hard, and it’s not a natural response when we are faced with opportunities for change. If we look at specific moments in Peter’s life, we see the ultimate example of what obedience looks like in moments of doubt. How do you want to be different in 2020? What is God calling you to change in your lfe?
“THE ORIGINAL CHRISTMAS PLAYLIST”
‘Tis the season for Christmas music virtually everywhere we go. But did you know that there are four original Christmas songs shared within the Gospel? These songs and their surrounding stories help us better understand who God is and why that matters for us today.
The Original Christmas Playlist: Zechariah's Song | Pastor Jason Roton | 12.1.2019
The Original Christmas Playlist: Mary's Song | Pastor Zach Thompson | 12.8.19
The Original Christmas Playlist: Simeon's Song | Pastor Zach Thompson | 12.22.19
The Original Christmas Playlist: The Angels' Song | Pastor Zach Thompson | 12.15.2019
“FOR”
In this series, we are going to see that God isn’t against us or the world. God’s heart is to restore and to redeem all that is broken. God is FOR you. God is FOR our community. God is FOR the world. So, in response, the question is, what are you FOR?
God is For You! | Pastor Zach Thompson | 11.03.2019
God Is FOR Our Community! | Pastor Zach Thompson, Pastor Jason Roton | 11.10.19
God is FOR the world! | Pastor Zach Thompson | 11.17.2019
What are you FOR? | Pastor Zach Thompson | 11.24.2019
“Benefit of the Doubt”
Doubt is often thought to be the opposite of faith, but it’s not. Doubt is a natural part of having faith, and even though we’ll always have doubts about certain things, God’s character need never be doubted.
House of Cards | Pastor Zach Thompson | 10.13.2019
Suffering and Evil | Pastor Zach Thompson | 10.20.19
Wrestling with God | Pastor Jason Roton | 10.06.19
The Faith to Doubt | 9.29.2019 | Pastor Zach Thompson
“Back to Reality”
Fall often means it’s time to get “back to reality.” Summer vacation is over. School is back in session. Structure returns.
Back to Reality: You were Created to Worship | 09.08.2019 | Pastor Zach Thompson
Back to Reality: You were Created for Community | Pastor Zach Thompson | 9.15.2019
Back to Reality: You Were Created to Make a Difference | Pastor Zach Thompson | 09.22.2019
“Favorites”
Summer is a great time to enjoy some of your favorite things. Join us in August as we hear some great preachers share some of their favorite messages and Bible passages.
Favorites: Finding Hope When It Hurts | Pastor Zach Thompson | 08.11.19
Favorites: Where Are You God? | Pastor Carol Skjegstad | 08.18.19
Favorites: Babe Ruth Struck Out | Pastor Nathan Thompson | 08.25.19
“Stranger Things”
This summer, come learn how the “stranger things” in the Bible—the Holy Spirit, the armor of God, miracles and Satan’s schemes—intersect with your life!
Stranger Things: Supernatural | Pastor Zach Thompson | 07.07.19
Stranger Things: Holy Spirit | Pastor Zach Thompson | 07.14.19
Stranger Things: Satan | Pastor Jason Roton | 07.21.19
Stranger Things: Spiritual Warfare | Pastor Zach Thompson | 07.28.19
Stranger Things: Miracles | Pastor Zach Thompson | 08.04.19
“Unsubscribe”
Does your emotional inbox feel full? Are you running out of bandwidth trying to keep up with all of life’s demands? Together, let’s learn how to opt out of the things that don’t really matter!
Unsubscribe: Jealousy | Pastor Zach Thompson | 06.30.19
Unsubscribe: Perfection | Josh Hoaby | 6.23.2019
Unsubscribe: Grudges | Pastor Jason Roton | 06.16.19
Unsubscribe: Hurry | Pastor Zach Thompson | 6.9.2019
Unsubscribe: Worry | Pastor Zach Thompson | 06.02.19
Relational Vampires
They drain our joy, eat up our time and rain on our parade, but there’s a
better way to deal with “relational vampires” than stakes, garlic and pitchforks. Come learn how to love the people who suck the life out of us—and how not to become vampires ourselves!
Relational Vampires: Controlling People | Pastor Zach Thompson | 05.26.19
Relational Vampires: Needy People | Pastor Zach Thompson | 05.19.2019
Relational Vampires: Hypocritical People | Pastor Zach Thompson | 05.05.19
Relational Vampires: Critical People | Pastor Zach Thompson | 04.28.19
Overflow | Pastor Kristi Graner | 05.12.19
Though we want to do the best we can in relationships, work, etc., sometimes we just don’t know what to do. God’s desire is to provide each of us with what we need to influence people and situations for generations to come.
The Week That Changed The World
Maundy Thursday, April 18
Good Friday, April 19
Easter Sunday, April 21
The Week That Changed the World: Easter | Pastor Zach Thompson | 04.21.19
The Week That Changed the World: Good Friday | Pastor Zach Thompson | 04.19.2019
The Week That Changed the World: Maundy Thursday | Pastor Jason Roton | 4.18.2019
The Week that Changed the World: Palm Sunday | Pastor Zach Thompson | 04.14.19
Easter at Calvary [Preview]
Lent 2019: “#follower”
Jesus used stories to draw people closer to Him, and the Bible tells us that our personal stories of God’s hand in our lives are powerful, too. Join us this Lenten season to hear “stories of everyday people following Jesus every day.”
04.10.19 | Christine Olkives | Pastor Jason Roton | Purpose
04.03.19 | Nathan Almquist | Pastor Zach Thompson | Hope
3.27.2019 | Phil Lindau | Leah Wipf | Relationship
3.20.2019 | Cori Roton | Pastor Jason Roton | Ministry
3.13.2019 | Jeff Johnson | Pastor Jason Roton | Purpose
Ash Wednesday 2019 | Pastor Jason Roton | 3 6 19
#follower Series Preview - Lent 2019
On Purpose
You were created by God on purpose for a specific purpose. And God uses your entire “SHAPE” to help you live out your purpose…
On Purpose: Experiences | Pastor Zach Thompson | 4.7.2019
On Purpose: Personality | Pastor Carol Skjegstad | 3.31.2019
On Purpose: Abilities | Pastor Zach Thompson | 3.24.2019
On Purpose: Heart | Pastor Zach Thompson | 3.17.2019
On Purpose: Spiritual Gifts | Pastor Zach Thompson | 3.10.2019
On Purpose: You are a Masterpiece | Pastor Jason Roton | 3.3.2019
On Purpose | Series Preview
Losing My Religion
In his letter to the Galatians, Paul makes it clear that the gospel is not just about the beginning of walking with Jesus. The gospel is the beginning, middle and end of the Christian life! The gospel shows us how to enter into and live as a part of God’s kingdom, and we look forward to continuing on the journey together!
Sowing and Boasting | Pastor Zach Thompson | 2.24.2019
Freedom And Fruit | Pastor Zach Thompson | 2.17.2019
Adopted | Pastor Zach Thompson | 2.10.2019
Covenant Living | Pastor Jason Roton | 2.3.2019
A Gospel Fueled Life | Pastor Zach Thompson | 1.27.19
How to Find Real Unity | Pastor Zach Thompson | 1.20.19
Jesus + Nothing = Everything! | Pastor Zach Thompson | 1.13.19
Circles Are Better Than Rows | Pastor Zach Thompson | 01.06.18
Pollster George Gallup once observed, “Americans are among the loneliest people in the world,” but God created us to connect with others. Life change and spiritual growth best happens in circles, not rows!
New Year New Hope
Looking for Success in 2019 | Pastor Carol Skjegstad | 12.30.2018
In Philippians 3, Paul lays out a plan for how we can achieve a future that is full of hope and promise. He tells us how to live a successful life. Who do we look to as our ultimate model? Jesus the Christ, of course.
Advent(ure)
With all the busyness and stress and pressure of the season, Christmas can easily lose its joy. It is easy to find ourselves going through the motions and not stopping to really comprehend what Christmas truly means.
This year, let’s open our hearts to the adventure that God wants to take us on—no matter our circumstances, we can experience the wonder of Christmas in a fresh way!
Advent(ure): Anxiety to Hope | Pastor Jason Roton | 12.2.2018
Advent(ure): Bitterness to Love | Pastor Zach Thompson | 12.9.2018
Advent(ure): Sorrow to Joy | Pastor Zach Thompson | 12.16.18
Advent(ure): Conflict to Peace | Pastor Zach Thompson | 12.23.18
Christmas at Calvary
From Darkness to Light | Pastor Zach Thompson | Christmas Eve, 12.24.18
We all experience darkness in our lives. But Jesus, the true light, enters into the darkness—and offers us the gift of his light and love.
Finding Freedom: Living Beyond Regrets
How to claim freedom as our own and, more than that, to live beyond regrets.
Finding Freedom: Living Beyond Regrets | Pastor Zach Thompson | 10.07.2018
Finding Freedom (Living Beyond Regret): Redeem Your Regret | Pastor Zach Thompson | 9.30.2018
Finding Freedom : Release Your Regrets | Pastor Zach Thompson | 09.23.2018
Finding Freedom: Recognize Your Regrets | Pastor Zach Thompson | 09.16.2018
Finding Freedom: Loving Your Regrets | Pastor Zach Thompson | 09.09.2018
Live Generously
For three weeks in November, we will focus on a powerful passage of scripture that Paul writes to his apprentice Timothy (1 Timothy 6:17-19). Before we assume that Paul isn’t talking to us—that most of us are nowhere close to “rich”—we need to remember that, in comparison to the rest of the world, we are incredibly rich. In turn, we’re called to be rich toward God, which can mean a lot of things to a lot of people, but His Word makes it clear that all of us are called to support the mission and work of His church.
Live Generously: Where's Your Hope? | Pastor Zach Thompson | 11.11.2018
Live Generously: Who's The Boss? | Pastor Zach Thompson | 11.18.2018
SHIFT
Truth be told, young people often drift or are driven away from a life of faith because of the flawed ways others understand and model it. This fall, we’ll focus on the shifts all of us need to make, not only to help lead the next generation to Jesus, but also to continue growing in our own relationships with Him.
Shift: From Coasting to Growing | Pastor Zach Thompson | 10.14.2018
Shift: From Religion to Relationship | Pastor Jason Roton | 10.21.2018
Shift: From Consuming to Contributing | Pastor Zach Thompson | 10.28.18
Shift: From Insider to Outside Focused | Pastor Zach Thompson | 11.04.2018
Twisted
Perhaps you’ve noticed, particularly in church circles, how people love to quote their favorite verses to encourage, advise or inspire others. Though their intentions are good, sometimes those verses get taken out of context or are just plain misquoted. In other words, sometimes the message gets all “twisted.”
During our final weeks of summer, we’ll dig into three familiar Bible passages that aren’t always used and understood in the right way.
Twisted: Don't Judge | Pastor Zach Thompson | 9.2.2018
Twisted: The Root of All Evil? | Pastor Zach Thompson | 08.26.2018
Twisted: Plans of Prosperity | Pastor Jason Roton | 8.19.2018
Games People Play
Games People Play: Clue | Pastor Zach Thompson | 8.12.2018
Games People Play: Battleship | Pastor Zach Thompson | 8.5.2018
Games People Play: Scrabble | Pastor Zach Thompson | 07.22.2018
Messy
Loving Others Isn’t Easy
Messy: Love is a Verb | Pastor Zach Thompson | 07.01.2018
Messy: Who's My Neighbor? | Pastor Zach Thompson | 06.24.2018
Messy: Our Closest Relationships | Pastor Zach Thompson | 6.17.2018
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