Calvary Church has been actively serving the people of Toronto from the Pape and Danforth community for over 85 years. Now and from the very beginning it has
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Pastor Isaac Medler shares about his missions work with SIM in this message the reminds us of "The Nations at Our Doorstep" from Romans 10:13-15.

The Nations at Our Doorstep (Romans 10:13-15)

In the time leading to Easter, our sermon series is "Meeting Jesus on the Road." The fourth sermon in this series is "The Greatest Lesson Ever Taught!" in which Pastor Daniel Winter reflects on Jesus' journey on The Road to Emmaus in Luke 24:13-32. On this Resurrection Sunday, we learn from the lesson that Jesus shared on the road to two of His disciples: our faith is based on the witness of Scripture. Those who need to meet Jesus should open up the Bible, and those who know Jesus should dig into the Scriptures even deeper. We need to also share what we are learning with others. Christ is Risen! 
Listen in to hear more about the Jesus' resurrection and His important lesson He taught on The Road to Emmaus!

In the time leading to Easter, our sermon series is "Meeting Jesus on the Road." The fourth sermon in this series is "The Greatest Lesson Ever Taught!" in which Pastor Daniel Winter reflects on Jesus' journey on The Road to Emmaus in Luke 24:13-32. On this Resurrection Sunday, we learn from the lesson that Jesus shared on the road to two of His disciples: our faith is based on the witness of Scripture. Those who need to meet Jesus should open up the Bible, and those who know Jesus should dig into the Scriptures even deeper. We need to also share what we are learning with others. Christ is Risen!
Listen in to hear more about the Jesus' resurrection and His important lesson He taught on The Road to Emmaus!

Resurrection Sunday - The Greatest Lesson Ever Taught (Luke 24:13-32)

In the time leading to Easter, our sermon series is "Meeting Jesus on the Road." The third sermon in this series is "The Way of the Cross" in which Pastor Daniel Winter reflects on Luke 23:26-34 and Jesus' journey to Mount Calvary. On this Good Friday, we are reminded that God calls us to pick up our cross daily. Also, just like Simon of Cyrene, God can sovereignly call us to sudden suffering, and we must be prepared to serve the Lord in those trials. 
Listen in to hear more about the Jesus' way to the cross and what His crucifixion means for us today!

In the time leading to Easter, our sermon series is "Meeting Jesus on the Road." The third sermon in this series is "The Way of the Cross" in which Pastor Daniel Winter reflects on Luke 23:26-34 and Jesus' journey to Mount Calvary. On this Good Friday, we are reminded that God calls us to pick up our cross daily. Also, just like Simon of Cyrene, God can sovereignly call us to sudden suffering, and we must be prepared to serve the Lord in those trials.
Listen in to hear more about the Jesus' way to the cross and what His crucifixion means for us today!

Good Friday - The Way of the Cross  (Luke 23:26-34)

Our sermon series is called "The Gospel for a Broken World" focusing on the book of Galatians. 
In this tenth and final message of the series, "We Are Defined By The Cross," Pastor Daniel Winter explores Galatians 6:11-18 and reflects on how Paul reminds us our new identity in Christ. 
We are a new creation, and we are defined by the cross of Christ. We boast in nothing else. The message of the cross is the power of our salvation. The substitutionary act of Christ dying on the cross for our sins brings deep healing to our hearts and radically changes our lives. 
Listen in to hear more about sanctification through salvation and how the cross changes our lives in far greater and better ways than we could ever imagine!

Our sermon series is called "The Gospel for a Broken World" focusing on the book of Galatians.
In this tenth and final message of the series, "We Are Defined By The Cross," Pastor Daniel Winter explores Galatians 6:11-18 and reflects on how Paul reminds us our new identity in Christ.
We are a new creation, and we are defined by the cross of Christ. We boast in nothing else. The message of the cross is the power of our salvation. The substitutionary act of Christ dying on the cross for our sins brings deep healing to our hearts and radically changes our lives.
Listen in to hear more about sanctification through salvation and how the cross changes our lives in far greater and better ways than we could ever imagine!

We Are Defined By The Cross (Galatians 6:11-18)

Our sermon series is called "The Gospel for a Broken World" focusing on the book of Galatians. 
In this seventh message of the series, "Warning! Turn Around! Danger Ahead!," Pastor Daniel Winter explores Galatians 5:2-12 and reflects on how Paul warns Christians of the about the future of the Church if there was no intervention. 
Pastor Daniel reviews Paul's warnings to the Galatian church and demonstrates how this message is so important for us to hear today. We cannot earn God's favour. We need to turn towards faith expressing itself in love. And we need to keep running the race towards freedom in Christ. 
Listen in to hear more about the great message of the Gospel!

Our sermon series is called "The Gospel for a Broken World" focusing on the book of Galatians.
In this seventh message of the series, "Warning! Turn Around! Danger Ahead!," Pastor Daniel Winter explores Galatians 5:2-12 and reflects on how Paul warns Christians of the about the future of the Church if there was no intervention.
Pastor Daniel reviews Paul's warnings to the Galatian church and demonstrates how this message is so important for us to hear today. We cannot earn God's favour. We need to turn towards faith expressing itself in love. And we need to keep running the race towards freedom in Christ.
Listen in to hear more about the great message of the Gospel!

Warning! Turn Around! Danger Ahead! (Galatians 5:2-12)

Our sermon series is called "The Gospel for a Broken World" focusing on the book of Galatians. 
In this sixth message of the series, "Two Kinds of Children'," Pastor Daniel Winter explores Galatians 4:21-5:1 and reflects on how Paul reveals the freedom that we have in Christ. 
Pastor Daniel reminds us that there are two types of children in this passage: 1) one who is a slave to sin and 2) one who is free in Christ. We are challenged to ask which child we are. 
Listen in to hear more about the freedom we have in Christ!

Our sermon series is called "The Gospel for a Broken World" focusing on the book of Galatians. In this sixth message of the series, ...

Two Kinds of Children (Galatians 4:21-5:1)

In this message, Pastor John McNeill shares from Hebrews 11 our call as Christians: we need to be passing along the blessing by Faith. Examples from the lives of Isaac, Jacob, Joseph, and Moses, we learn that they passed along blessings from God. Similarly, we need to carry on in this race and share God's blessings with our family, friends, and fellow people on Earth. 
Listen in to hear how these Old Testament leaders are examples of how we also need to be leaders and sharers of blessing by Faith!

In this message, Pastor John McNeill shares from Hebrews 11 our call as Christians: we need to be passing along the blessing by Faith. Examples from the lives of Isaac, Jacob, Joseph, and Moses, we learn that they passed along blessings from God. Similarly, we need to carry on in this race and share God's blessings with our family, friends, and fellow people on Earth. 
Listen in to hear how these Old Testament leaders are examples of how we also need to be leaders and sharers of blessing by Faith!

Passing Along the Blessing by Faith (Hebrews 11:20-28)

Our sermon series is called "The Gospel for a Broken World" focusing on the book of Galatians. 
In this fifth message of the series, "When we cry, 'Abba, Father'," Pastor John McNeill explores Galatians 3:24-4:11 and reflects on how Paul reveals our privileges as believers in Christ. 
When we put our faith in Christ, we are no longer under the law. As children of God, we have full rights as His children, have equal membership, and are heirs together. We can cry "Abba, Father" because He loves and cares for us as His children. 
Listen in to hear more about the blessings we have when we are in the family of God!

Our sermon series is called "The Gospel for a Broken World" focusing on the book of Galatians.
In this fifth message of the series, "When we cry, 'Abba, Father'," Pastor John McNeill explores Galatians 3:24-4:11 and reflects on how Paul reveals our privileges as believers in Christ.
When we put our faith in Christ, we are no longer under the law. As children of God, we have full rights as His children, have equal membership, and are heirs together. We can cry "Abba, Father" because He loves and cares for us as His children.
Listen in to hear more about the blessings we have when we are in the family of God!

When we cry, "Abba, Father" (Galatians 3:24-4:11)

Our sermon series is called "The Gospel for a Broken World" focusing on the book of Galatians. 
In this fourth message of the series, "Why Do We Have God's Law?," Pastor Daniel Winter examines Galatians 3:15-29 and emphasizes how Paul demonstrates the law's divine purpose. 
The law complements the promise given to Abraham, and it reminds us of our new identity as descendants of Abraham. 
Listen in to hear more about how significant the law is in reminding us of our relationship to Christ!

Our sermon series is called "The Gospel for a Broken World" focusing on the book of Galatians.
In this fourth message of the series, "Why Do We Have God's Law?," Pastor Daniel Winter examines Galatians 3:15-29 and emphasizes how Paul demonstrates the law's divine purpose.
The law complements the promise given to Abraham, and it reminds us of our new identity as descendants of Abraham.
Listen in to hear more about how significant the law is in reminding us of our relationship to Christ!

Why Do We Have God's Law? (Galatians 3:15-29)

Our sermon series is called "The Gospel for a Broken World" focusing on the book of Galatians. 
In this third message of the series, "There's Only One Way to God," Pastor Daniel Winter examines Galatians 3:1-14 and emphasizes the evidence that Paul gives that faith is the only way to God. 
Our experience, the biblical example of Abraham, and the manner of Jesus' death are important reminders of how we must believe in Jesus for our Salvation. 
Listen in to hear more about how faith (not good works) is the only way to God!

Our sermon series is called "The Gospel for a Broken World" focusing on the book of Galatians.
In this third message of the series, "There's Only One Way to God," Pastor Daniel Winter examines Galatians 3:1-14 and emphasizes the evidence that Paul gives that faith is the only way to God.
Our experience, the biblical example of Abraham, and the manner of Jesus' death are important reminders of how we must believe in Jesus for our Salvation. 
Listen in to hear more about how faith (not good works) is the only way to God!

There's Only One Way to God (Galatians 3:1-14)

Our new sermon series is called "The Gospel for a Broken World" focusing on the book of Galatians. 
In this second message of the series, "There's No Other Gospel," Pastor Daniel Winter analyzes Galatians 2:11-21 and reflects on what we learn about our new identity as a follower of Christ. 
When we understand our new identity, it causes us to act differently in the world. 
Listen in to hear more about our identity in Christ and how that changes us and our actions!

Our new sermon series is called "The Gospel for a Broken World" focusing on the book of Galatians.
In this second message of the series, "There's No Other Gospel," Pastor Daniel Winter analyzes Galatians 2:11-21 and reflects on what we learn about our new identity as a follower of Christ.
When we understand our new identity, it causes us to act differently in the world.
Listen in to hear more about our identity in Christ and how that changes us and our actions!

Our New Identity (Galatians 2:11-21)

While we may rush from one thing to the next, this Sunday we are reminded to slow down and to spend time in worship. We worship the Creator, our Lord and Saviour. 
Our new sermon series is called "The Gospel for a Broken World" focusing on the book of Galatians. 
In the first message of this series, "There's No Other Gospel," Pastor Daniel Winter examines the opening of Galatians and reflects on what we learn from Paul's life and conversion. 
God, who saved Paul, in His grace and mercy still saves us today. Do you know Jesus as the one true Saviour of your soul? 
Listen in to hear more about the one, true Gospel!

While we may rush from one thing to the next, this Sunday we are reminded to slow down and to spend time in worship. We worship the Creator, our Lord and Saviour.
Our new sermon series is called "The Gospel for a Broken World" focusing on the book of Galatians.
In the first message of this series, "There's No Other Gospel," Pastor Daniel Winter examines the opening of Galatians and reflects on what we learn from Paul's life and conversion.
God, who saved Paul, in His grace and mercy still saves us today. Do you know Jesus as the one true Saviour of your soul?
Listen in to hear more about the one, true Gospel!

There's No Other Gospel (Galatians 1:1-2:10)

In this first Sunday of 2022, we are reminded of the hope that a new year brings. In the message this Sunday, Pastor John McNeill asks us to consider the condition of our spiritual heart. Focusing on Deuteronomy 8:1-5, Pastor McNeill reminds us that, like past followers of Jesus, we will encounter challenges that should humble us. In these trials, our focus can drift from God when we only focus on our problems. Instead, we need to learn from these tests that God is training and teaching us. We must realize that we are completely dependent on God as our leader, Lord, and Saviour. 
What is the condition of your heart? Do you know Jesus as your leader and Saviour? 
Listen to this service to learn more!

In this first Sunday of 2022, we are reminded of the hope that a new year brings. In the message this Sunday, Pastor John McNeill asks us to consider the condition of our spiritual heart. Focusing on Deuteronomy 8:1-5, Pastor McNeill reminds us that, like past followers of Jesus, we will encounter challenges that should humble us. In these trials, our focus can drift from God when we only focus on our problems. Instead, we need to learn from these tests that God is training and teaching us. We must realize that we are completely dependent on God as our leader, Lord, and Saviour. 
What is the condition of your heart? Do you know Jesus as your leader and Saviour?
Listen to this service to learn more!

Heart Condition (Deuteronomy 8:1-5)

On this fifth and final Sunday of Advent, we conclude our Christmas series for 2021: 
"The Fist Christmas: Does It Matter Today?" 
This week, Pastor Daniel Winter focuses on the shepherds who heard the angel's announcement of Jesus' birth in the message, "The Response of the First Witnesses (Luke 2:8-10)." 
Pastor Daniel examines how these first witnesses and their response teaches us how we similarly should respond today. 
As this Christmas season draws to a close and we enter a new year, do you believe that Jesus is your Saviour? And if so, will you share this joyful news with those around you?

On this fifth and final Sunday of Advent, we conclude our Christmas series for 2021: 
"The Fist Christmas: Does It Matter Today?"
This week, Pastor Daniel Winter focuses on the shepherds who heard the angel's announcement of Jesus' birth in the message, "The Response of the First Witnesses (Luke 2:8-10)." 
Pastor Daniel examines how these first witnesses and their response teaches us how we similarly should respond today.
As this Christmas season draws to a close and we enter a new year, do you believe that Jesus is your Saviour? And if so, will you share this joyful news with those around you?

The Response of the First Witnesses (Luke 2:8-10) - Christmas Series 2021

On this fourth Sunday of Advent, we continue in our Christmas series for 2021: 
"The Fist Christmas: Does It Matter Today?" 
This unique service includes a dedication of the new Children's Centre, the youth band sharing an offering song, and a very special presentation by Phil Martin. 
On this fourth Sunday of the Christmas series, Pastor Daniel Winter focuses on the details of Jesus' birth in the message, "The Humble King Is Placed In A Feeding Trough (Luke 2:1-7)." 
Pastor Daniel explores three specific aspects of Jesus' birth: the swaddling cloths, the manger, and inn with no vacancies. 
Listen in to hear more about these details tells us so much about Jesus!

On this fourth Sunday of Advent, we continue in our Christmas series for 2021: 
"The Fist Christmas: Does It Matter Today?"
This unique service includes a dedication of the new Children's Centre, the youth band sharing an offering song, and a very special presentation by Phil Martin.
On this fourth Sunday of the Christmas series, Pastor Daniel Winter focuses on the details of Jesus' birth in the message, "The Humble King Is Placed In A Feeding Trough (Luke 2:1-7)." 
Pastor Daniel explores three specific aspects of Jesus' birth: the swaddling cloths, the manger, and inn with no vacancies.
Listen in to hear more about these details tells us so much about Jesus!

The Humble King Is Placed In A Feeding Trough (Luke 2:1-7) - Christmas Series 2021

Our theme this fall is "The Grateful Life - Living a life of Thankfulness that Christ Desires." 
The final message of this series is entitled, "Grateful Remembering (1 Chron. 16:8-36)." 
Focusing on 1 Chronicles 16, Pastor Daniel Winter reflects on how David's song is filled with thanksgiving and remembrance. We so often forget God's faithfulness and provision. 
Are you struggling with spiritual amnesia by forgetting who God is and who you are in Christ? Is despair overtaking you? Perhaps even spiritual depression? 
Be purposeful in remembering. 
Listen in to hear and learn from the example of David's song in 1 Chronicles 16.

Our theme this fall is "The Grateful Life - Living a life of Thankfulness that Christ Desires." 
The final message of this series is entitled, "Grateful Remembering (1 Chron. 16:8-36)." 
Focusing on 1 Chronicles 16, Pastor Daniel Winter reflects on how David's song is filled with thanksgiving and remembrance. We so often forget God's faithfulness and provision. 
Are you struggling with spiritual amnesia by forgetting who God is and who you are in Christ? Is despair overtaking you? Perhaps even spiritual depression? 
Be purposeful in remembering.
Listen in to hear and learn from the example of David's song in 1 Chronicles 16.

Grateful Remembering (1 Chron. 16:8-36)

Our theme this fall is "The Grateful Life - Living a life of Thankfulness that Christ Desires." 
Today's message is entitled, "Thankfulness Expressed (Psalm 105:1-8)." 
Focusing on Psalm 105, Pastor Daniel Winter shares how giving thankfulness is an action; we need to actively voice our thankfulness and gratitude to God through praying, singing, and sharing the news of what God has done with those around us. Our grateful words replace sinful speech. Giving thanks is a critical way that we can disciples. Have you been expressing your thankfulness to God? 
Listen in to hear and learn more.

Our theme this fall is "The Grateful Life - Living a life of Thankfulness that Christ Desires." 
Today's message is entitled, "Thankfulness Expressed (Psalm 105:1-8)." 
Focusing on Psalm 105, Pastor Daniel Winter shares how giving thankfulness is an action; we need to actively voice our thankfulness and gratitude to God through praying, singing, and sharing the news of what God has done with those around us. Our grateful words replace sinful speech. Giving thanks is a critical way that we can disciples. Have you been expressing your thankfulness to God?
Listen in to hear and learn more.

Thankfulness Expressed (Psalm 105:1-8)

Our theme this fall is "The Grateful Life - Living a life of Thankfulness that Christ Desires." 
Today's message is entitled, "Thanksgiving in the Middle of the Storm (Acts 16:11-40)." 
Focusing on Acts 16:11-40, Pastor Daniel Winter retells the story of Paul and Silas after they healed a woman; they were beaten and thrown into prison. In their physical pain and captivity, Paul and Silas praised God by singing hymns. Then, God performs miracles. Paul and Silas's experience reminds Christians that followers of Jesus can expect to face storms. Suffering for Christ is granted by God. But giving thanks amidst the storm demonstrates the Holy Spirit's power. 
Are you in the midst of a storm? Have you reached out to the Holy Spirit? Are you praising God while being in the storm? 
Listen in to hear and learn more.

Our theme this fall is "The Grateful Life - Living a life of Thankfulness that Christ Desires." 
Today's message is entitled, "Thanksgiving in the Middle of the Storm (Acts 16:11-40)." 
Focusing on Acts 16:11-40, Pastor Daniel Winter retells the story of Paul and Silas after they healed a woman; they were beaten and thrown into prison. In their physical pain and captivity, Paul and Silas praised God by singing hymns. Then, God performs miracles. Paul and Silas's experience reminds Christians that followers of Jesus can expect to face storms. Suffering for Christ is granted by God. But giving thanks amidst the storm demonstrates the Holy Spirit's power.
Are you in the midst of a storm? Have you reached out to the Holy Spirit? Are you praising God while being in the storm?
Listen in to hear and learn more.

Thanksgiving in the Middle of the Storm (Acts 16:11-40)

Our theme this fall is "The Grateful Life - Living a life of Thankfulness that Christ Desires." 
Today's message is entitled, "The Antidote to the 'Downward Sin Spiral' (Romans 1:18-32)." 
Focusing on Romans 1:18-32, Pastor Daniel Winter examines the sin spiral that starts with the sin of ingratitude. This passage from Romans is a stark warning. Those who refuse to glorify and thank our Creator God face His wrath. God's wrath includes handing people over to their selfish desires. The antidote to this sin spiral is thankfulness. 
Do you know the power of the Gospel of Jesus and the joy of gratitude? 
Listen in to hear and learn more.

Our theme this fall is "The Grateful Life - Living a life of Thankfulness that Christ Desires." 
Today's message is entitled, "The Antidote to the 'Downward Sin Spiral' (Romans 1:18-32)." 
Focusing on Romans 1:18-32, Pastor Daniel Winter examines the sin spiral that starts with the sin of ingratitude. This passage from Romans is a stark warning. Those who refuse to glorify and thank our Creator God face His wrath. God's wrath includes handing people over to their selfish desires. The antidote to this sin spiral is thankfulness.
Do you know the power of the Gospel of Jesus and the joy of gratitude? 
Listen in to hear and learn more.

The Antidote to the "Downward Sin Spiral" (Romans 1:18-32)

As we begin our brand-new theme for this ministry year, we are going to look at one of the most repeated (but often neglected) commands in Scripture. It's gratitude. 
Our theme this fall is "The Grateful Life - Living a life of Thankfulness that Christ Desires." 
Today's message is entitled, "The Gratitude Experiment (Colossians 3:15-17)." 
Focusing on Colossians 3:15-17 (with reference to Eph. 5:19-20 and 1 Thess. 5:15-18), Pastor Daniel Winter explains that gratitude and thanksgiving are not optional for followers of Jesus. Very importantly, Christ-centered gratitude is different than the world's idea of gratitude. Also, Biblical thankfulness is linked to peace. 
Do you know what Biblical thankfulness looks like? Do you know the peace that comes from living in gratitude to God? Listen in to hear and learn more.

As we begin our brand-new theme for this ministry year, we are going to look at one of the most repeated (but often neglected) commands in Scripture. It's gratitude.
Our theme this fall is "The Grateful Life - Living a life of Thankfulness that Christ Desires." 
Today's message is entitled, "The Gratitude Experiment (Colossians 3:15-17)." 
Focusing on Colossians 3:15-17 (with reference to Eph. 5:19-20 and 1 Thess. 5:15-18), Pastor Daniel Winter explains that gratitude and thanksgiving are not optional for followers of Jesus. Very importantly, Christ-centered gratitude is different than the world's idea of gratitude. Also, Biblical thankfulness is linked to peace.
Do you know what Biblical thankfulness looks like? Do you know the peace that comes from living in gratitude to God? Listen in to hear and learn more.

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