What’d You Get for Christmas?
Christmas has become a time we focus on giving and receiving gifts. Perhaps you still remember a favorite gift you received when you were a kid. Jesus came to bring us some amazing gifts.
November 28, 2021 • A Real Hope • Zach Thompson
Open Handed
Life can be so unpredictable. We often cling tightly to anything we can, to find security and a sense of control. Whether it be our time, our talents, our finances, or the many other blessings God gives us, we tend to hold on to them tightly. But that is not how God wants us to live. He invites us to receive all the blessings He gives us with open hands, and then to be ready and willing to share it with others. Living with open hands brings freedom, joy and makes a greater impact than we can ever imagine.
November 7, 2021 • Grace Upon Grace • Zach Thompson
November 14, 2021 • An Open Handed Life •Dan Thorson
November 21, 2021 • The Power of Generosity • Zach Thompson
It‘s Not You. It’s Me.
With all the stress of everyday life, often our relationships suffer. And it can be easy to decide other people are at fault. If the other person would think and act more like us, everything would be so much better. But what if the problem isn’t them? What if we need to look inward and be honest about how we need to change first?
October 3, 2021 • Be Self Aware • Zach Thompson
October 10, 2021 • Be a better listener • Zach Thompson
October 17, 2021 • Be a light • Zach Thompson
October 24, 2021 • Be An Encourager • Pastor Dan Thorson
October 31, 2021 • Be Unoffendable • Pastor Zach Thompson
Don’t Just Go To Church
The past 18 months have been challenging to say the least. As we’ve tried to figure out how to just make it through, it’s been easy to push pause on our faith. The truth is, God wants every one of us to keep on growing in our relationship with Him. Following Jesus is meant to be a growing experience. This is more than just going to church once a week. This is about following Jesus’ example and learning to live like He did—up, in and out.
September 12, 2021 • Keep on Growing • Zach Thompson
September 19, 2021 • Keep on Connecting • Zach Thompson
September 26, 2021, • Keep on Living Your Faith • Jason Roton
Sunday School Favorites
For the next six weeks we are going to take a journey all over scripture, diving deeper into some stories you may have first heard in Sunday School, VBS or Bible camp. Maybe you will encounter a story you’ve never heard before!
Summer in the Psalms
This summer we are going to spend some time in the Old Testament book of Psalms. Located right in the middle of your Bible, it is a collection of poems, hymns, and prayers. Through 150 psalms, virtually every conceivable emotion is expressed to God – from joy and praise, to despair and fear.
Family Vacation
Often, during the spring and summer, many families use their time off to take a vacation. These trips can be a great opportunity for families to spend time together, show each other love, and model grace to the world. But what if we took this same approach during the other fifty-one weeks of the year?
90,000
Work takes up 90,000 hours of your life. Could it be possible that it’s supposed to be more than just a way to earn a paycheck? Join us in-person or online to find out.
Easter & Holy Week 2021
April 1-4, 2021. Thursday, 12 & 6:30 p.m., Friday, 12 & 6:30 p.m., Saturday, 6:30 p.m., Sunday, 6:30, 8, 9:30 & 11 a.m.
In-person at Calvary Golden Valley & Online at live.calvary.org
God’s message of hope and joy and resurrection is coming at just the right time. We have lived through a hard and stressful year. Many of us have experienced loss and pain. But the good news of Easter is that resurrection is possible, and because Jesus is alive, we can experience real life!
Questions Jesus Asked
Sundays, 8, 9 & 10:30 a.m., In-person at Calvary Golden Valley & Online at live.calvary.org
We often focus on getting the answers to all the questions we have for God. But we are going to flip that script. In this series, we are going to focus on some of the questions that Jesus asks, and how the answers to those questions impact our lives as followers of Jesus.
Lent 2021
During Lent we will look at how Jesus calls his followers, including us, to be a part of His work in our communities. Ministry requires that we show up and be ready to serve. This means the church has to leave the building to be present in the lives of others
Worship Night • March 5, 2021
Merge Twin Cities, a partner in the gospel, seeking to unite our community through prayer, training and gathering, hosts a Worship Night event at Calvary.
Pressure Points • Real Faith. Real Life.
This sermon and small group series is a look at the book of James in the New Testament. James wrote this book to followers of Jesus (including us) experiencing all kinds of trials and struggles. He wants to help us see how we can best live out faith. James even challenges us to consider it joy when we face struggles in life. Easier said than done, right?! The truth that we will focus on this week is that our faith best grows and strengthens when it is stretched.
Worship Night • Feb. 12, 2021
Spend some focused time in prayer and worship together as we get ready for Lent. Gather with family, join online with friends or your small group, or soak it all in, just you and the Lord!
A Weary World Rejoices • Christmas 2020
This line from the Christmas carol “O, Holy Night” so accurately describes our world today. Our world is weary. Not just because of the virus. Our world is weary of brokenness, pain, stress, disappointment, and the list goes on. But when we recognize what God has done in Jesus, and we see what He is doing still today (making all things new) we have a reason to rejoice!
What are you waiting for? • Advent 2020
This year has been full of many challenges and lots of waiting. But this is not unique to our time. People throughout history have been waiting. Waiting for peace. Waiting for help. Waiting for a Savior. The prophet Isaiah, lived over 700 years before the time of Jesus. And he vividly described what the coming Savior would be like. He used four powerful names which describe exactly what humankind has always been waiting for. Now, two thousand years after the savior’s birth, as we wait, these promises remain true for us.
The Church Just Wants Your Money
Have you ever heard someone say that? Have you ever thought that? This series is going to be about our money…but we don’t want something from you, we want something for you! Jesus talked about money more than heaven and hell combined. That’s because our money can become one of the biggest barriers in our relationship with God and living for Him. Jesus said we simply can’t trust both God and money. So, what if there were some key principles that could help us live our life the way God intended? To live with open hands. To live life focused on accomplishing Jesus’ mission. To consistently invest into eternity instead of just the temporary. Come join us as we learn how to trust God more and to experience a truly fulfilling life lived for Him.
Series Discussion Guides
“Finding Your Way Back To God”
Just like with all of life, our spiritual life is full of ups and downs. Sometimes we might feel especially close to God. Other times we might feel distant. During this pandemic, statistics say many people have disconnected from church and from God. But no matter what your story is, God is here and He wants a relationship with you. This series is an invitation to start – or restart – your journey toward a real, living relationship with God. We all have longings in life – for things like meaning, love, significance, and purpose. Yet oftentimes these longings end up leading us away from, instead toward, the God who loves and created you. In this series we are going to see how we can understand our longings in a new way. It’s about waking up to who God created you to be, and how He wants nothing more than for you to know Him for real!
Talking Points: The Perfect Blend of Religion and Politics.
We don’t know if you’ve noticed, but we are living in a very divisive time. Nothing divides us like politics, because nothing divides us like fear. As Christians we should be the least fearful people on earth, because of the God we serve. The early church, including Jesus’ own disciples, were incredibly diverse politically. Yet they stayed united in the gospel, and the world took notice. We have the same opportunity today. To show the world what it looks like to embrace unity and grace over division and fear. As Andy Stanley said, “Your candidate will win or lose based on how American votes on a Tuesday in November. The Church will win or lose based on our behavior every day between then and now.” We hope you join us and invite a friend!
Favorites
Our “Favorites” sermon series is an opportunity to hear from voices you don’t typically hear on Thursdays or Sundays. We are incredibly blessed at Calvary to have some really talented young preachers on our staff. In fact in sports terms, we are developing a really deep bench! So during this “Favorites” series, each preacher will share a message based on one of their favorite passages, verses, or stories in the Bible. We can’t wait to hear the messages that God puts on their hearts for us!
Worship Night @ Calvary Golden Valley
Sunday, August 23
As we prepare to transition into Fall, with all the changes and questions that entails, we want to saturate this season in prayer and worship. So, let’s come together as a church family to praise God, to remember His promises, and to pray bold prayers. We will sing great songs. We will have prayer stations. Expect God to show up in a powerful way!
Dangerous Prayers
Prayer is powerful. Yet we so often end up praying safe, predictable and generic prayers. But God invites us to pray dangerous, adventurous and bold prayers. He invites us to believe our risks will be rewarded. To believe what we ask for is possible. If you’re ready to see a spark in your life, pray boldly. Pray daringly. Pray with fire. When you pray bold prayers and invite God to work in your life it will lead you to an even deeper relationship with Him.
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!
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
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