Calvary Church

Salt and Light

In this message we cover the story of Jesus returning to His hometown. We see that Jesus faced rejection there and throughout His life. We also see how Jesus’ rejection ultimately made a way for our acceptance with God.

Blessed Are Those Who Are Persecuted

In this message we cover the story of Jesus returning to His hometown. We see that Jesus faced rejection there and throughout His life. We also see how Jesus’ rejection ultimately made a way for our acceptance with God.

Blessed are the Peacemakers

In this message we cover the story of Jesus returning to His hometown. We see that Jesus faced rejection there and throughout His life. We also see how Jesus’ rejection ultimately made a way for our acceptance with God.

The Path to Purity

In this message we cover the story of Jesus returning to His hometown. We see that Jesus faced rejection there and throughout His life. We also see how Jesus’ rejection ultimately made a way for our acceptance with God.

Blessed are the Merciful

In this message we cover the story of Jesus returning to His hometown. We see that Jesus faced rejection there and throughout His life. We also see how Jesus’ rejection ultimately made a way for our acceptance with God.

Hunger and Thirst for Righteousness

In this message we cover the story of Jesus returning to His hometown. We see that Jesus faced rejection there and throughout His life. We also see how Jesus’ rejection ultimately made a way for our acceptance with God.

The Reality of Rejection

In this message we cover the story of Jesus returning to His hometown. We see that Jesus faced rejection there and throughout His life. We also see how Jesus’ rejection ultimately made a way for our acceptance with God.

The Cost of Growing

In life we are often confronted with difficult ethical situations. This message encourages us to take heart in the midst of these difficulties and lean on the person of Jesus. As we do, we find he is truly a merciful Lord.

Weeds Among the Wheat

In life we are often confronted with difficult ethical situations. This message encourages us to take heart in the midst of these difficulties and lean on the person of Jesus. As we do, we find he is truly a merciful Lord.

A Fruitful Life

In life we are often confronted with difficult ethical situations. This message encourages us to take heart in the midst of these difficulties and lean on the person of Jesus. As we do, we find he is truly a merciful Lord.

Discerning Where the Kingdom of God is

In life we are often confronted with difficult ethical situations. This message encourages us to take heart in the midst of these difficulties and lean on the person of Jesus. As we do, we find he is truly a merciful Lord.

Jesus’ Way

In this sermon we see that Jesus is more than just a person, that he has a mission to forgive people and reconcile them to God, and has a method to do it all in a very unique, and appealing way.

Our Merciful Lord

In life we are often confronted with difficult ethical situations. This message encourages us to take heart in the midst of these difficulties and lean on the person of Jesus. As we do, we find he is truly a merciful Lord.

Finding Rest For Our Souls

In this sermon we read in Matthew 11:20-30 as Jesus rebukes Chorazin and Bethsaida for their lack of repentance and in response states that the truths of life are hidden from the learned and given to the little children. We are reminded that God blesses us with the person of Jesus who is simple and kind when our lives are engulfed in the complexity and brokenness of the world. We are also reminded that this person, Jesus, gives us an invitation to come and know him deeply instead of simply le...

Walking With Jesus (#7) - Lent 2023

PRAYER: During Lent, we set aside extra time to pray. Our hope is that by taking this intentional step as a congregation in this season, we will come to Easter having developed or deepened a habit of prayer. For it is through prayer that God transforms our lives, it is an avenue through which His character is made evident in us. One daily practice to consider for the season of Lent is the Prayer of Examen. Founded by St. Ignatius of Loyola, the Examen is a method of personal daily prayer in ...

So, What Happened on Monday

In this Easter Sunday sermon, we ask the question, “Jesus rose from the dead on Sunday, so what about Monday?” We saw that in His resurrection Jesus gives his disciples peace, purpose, and power. He still gives these today to those who follow Him.

Walking With Jesus (#6) - Lent 2023

PRAYER: During Lent, we set aside extra time to pray. Our hope is that by taking this intentional step as a congregation in this season, we will come to Easter having developed or deepened a habit of prayer. For it is through prayer that God transforms our lives, it is an avenue through which His character is made evident in us. One daily practice to consider for the season of Lent is the Prayer of Examen. Founded by St. Ignatius of Loyola, the Examen is a method of personal daily prayer in ...

The Justice and Gentleness of God

In this sermon we see how Jesus is both gentle and just. We see him display these things in three stories from Matthew 21:1-19. We follow Jesus in the triumphal entry, through the temple and onto his interaction with a fig tree. From these stories we are given two messages: Know that God's judgment is coming and there is nothing to fear in Jesus for He is gentle.

Walking With Jesus (#5) - Lent 2023

PRAYER: During Lent, we set aside extra time to pray. Our hope is that by taking this intentional step as a congregation in this season, we will come to Easter having developed or deepened a habit of prayer. For it is through prayer that God transforms our lives, it is an avenue through which His character is made evident in us. One daily practice to consider for the season of Lent is the Prayer of Examen. Founded by St. Ignatius of Loyola, the Examen is a method of personal daily prayer in ...

A Crisis of Faith

In this passage we learn about John the Baptist’s crisis of faith and the doubts he faced while imprisoned. We also have opportunity to hear how Jesus responds and the encouragement he provides John. In this we can see our own doubts and crises are expected and Jesus meets us in those moments.

Walking With Jesus (#4) - Lent 2023

PRAYER: During Lent, we set aside extra time to pray. Our hope is that by taking this intentional step as a congregation in this season, we will come to Easter having developed or deepened a habit of prayer. For it is through prayer that God transforms our lives, it is an avenue through which His character is made evident in us. One daily practice to consider for the season of Lent is the Prayer of Examen. Founded by St. Ignatius of Loyola, the Examen is a method of personal daily prayer in ...

Living as Sheep Among Wolves

Walking With Jesus (#3) - Lent 2023

PRAYER: During Lent, we set aside extra time to pray. Our hope is that by taking this intentional step as a congregation in this season, we will come to Easter having developed or deepened a habit of prayer. For it is through prayer that God transforms our lives, it is an avenue through which His character is made evident in us. One daily practice to consider for the season of Lent is the Prayer of Examen. Founded by St. Ignatius of Loyola, the Examen is a method of personal daily prayer in ...

The Compassion of the Shepherd

Walking With Jesus (#2) - Lent 2023

PRAYER: During Lent, we set aside extra time to pray. Our hope is that by taking this intentional step as a congregation in this season, we will come to Easter having developed or deepened a habit of prayer. For it is through prayer that God transforms our lives, it is an avenue through which His character is made evident in us. One daily practice to consider for the season of Lent is the Prayer of Examen. Founded by St. Ignatius of Loyola, the Examen is a method of personal daily prayer in ...

Desperation Builds Faith

Walking With Jesus (#1) - Lent 2023

PRAYER: During Lent, we set aside extra time to pray. Our hope is that by taking this intentional step as a congregation in this season, we will come to Easter having developed or deepened a habit of prayer. For it is through prayer that God transforms our lives, it is an avenue through which His character is made evident in us. One daily practice to consider for the season of Lent is the Prayer of Examen. Founded by St. Ignatius of Loyola, the Examen is a method of personal daily prayer in ...

Life is a Highway, Discipleship is a Journey

Mercy Not Sacrifice

Drawing Near to God

Peace Through Strength

The Cost of Following Jesus

Jesus and Healing

Good and Great Faith

Relationship Over the Remarkable

Merry Christmas (2022)

Calvary Church, Grand Rapids, MI Senior Pastor Dr. Jim Samra (616)956-9377

God’s Got This

Love Your Enemies

Blessed Are the Meek

Blessed Are Those Who Mourn

Blessed Are the Poor in Spirit

Blessed Are the Poor in Spirit

Jesus Our Healer

Who are You and Why are You Here?

Light Dawns

Overcoming Temptation

Submitting to God in Baptism

Interrupted by Grace

Jesus the Nazarene

Living as Refugees