The Story – Act 2: God Is Rejected
What happens when people turn away from the God who made us? In Act 2 of The Story – Our Place in God’s Plan, we trace the heartbreaking but honest reality of rebellion and rejection – from the garden to the wasteland. We will see how sin fractures everything God called “very good.” Yet even here, God’s mercy and mission are already unfolding.

Join Charles Zimmerman as he unpacks how our rejection of God sets the stage for the greatest redemption story ever told… and what that means for our place in his plan today.

The Bible isn’t a random collection of verses, it’s one big story that begins with God creating. This message invites us to slow down and see Genesis 1–2 not as a scientific manual, but as a masterpiece revealing the who and why behind creation.

God designs with purpose, calls his world good, and places people in relationship with himself and one another. Act 1: God Creates reminds us that everything begins with a Creator who is worthy of our trust and worship. We’re called to submit to the Creator, enjoy his creation, and join him in restoring it – living today in ways that reflect his original design and point toward his ultimate rest.

What if the Bible isn’t a rulebook or a self-help guide, but a story?

A story with a beginning, middle, and end… and you’re living in the middle of it. In this message, Charles Zimmerman unpacks the big picture of God’s story: creation, rejection, promise, Jesus, our mission, and ultimate restoration. Discover how God’s story confronts us, shapes us, and invites us to live and share the gospel today.

Blessed to Bless (Acts 3)

What happens when God’s blessings don’t stop with us, but flow through us to others? In Acts 3, a crippled man is healed and leaps for joy – a vivid picture of how the gospel changes lives. The gospel brings blessing in many forms – healing, hope, joy, forgiveness, restoration – and God invites us to be conduits of that blessing. In our everyday lives, we can bless others with our words, our presence, our resources, and our witness to Jesus

In this message, Charles Zimmerman unpacks a powerful truth: worship isn’t a song or a moment, it’s a whole-life response to who God is and what he’s done. Through stories across Scripture, he challenges common misconceptions and offers a biblical definition: seeing God accurately and responding appropriately.

What does it really mean to invest in the church and the mission of Jesus?

In this message from Acts 4–6, we discover how the early church’s Spirit-filled generosity turned their time, talents, and treasure into a gospel movement. Charles Zimmerman unpacks the difference between stewardship & ownership and how fear, hypocrisy, and self-interest can sabotage a gospel-centered community. With grace as the foundation and mission as the focus, we’re invited to examine our hearts and follow the Spirit into deeper investment. Because before we give anything; God gave us everything!"

The Rhythm of Scripture: My life is shaped by the full story of the Bible.

What if the Bible isn’t just a book of rules or stories, but the story that makes sense of your life?

What do you trust to lead your life? Your feelings, culture, or something unshakable? This week, Charles Zimmerman unpacks why Scripture isn’t just an old book… it’s God’s perspective.

In 2 Timothy 3:16-17, Paul reminds us that a lasting gospel legacy must be grounded in the authority of the Bible. Against the backdrop of a shifting culture, he calls Timothy—and us—to live under the authority of God’s Word as our ultimate playbook for life.

In a world full of rival voices, this message challenges us to affirm the author/ity of Scripture and align our lives with the gospel of Jesus.

We’re all shaped by the world around us, but not always for the better. In a culture that shouts “me first,” “my truth,” and “my wants,” Jesus invites us to live differently. This week, Charles Zimmerman teaches how to stay rooted in what matters most.

We all have people who’ve shaped our story, and God calls us to do the same for others. In this message, Charles Zimmerman unpacks how to live with gospel purpose: avoiding distractions, building discipline, and living like Jesus, the ultimate influencer.

What if the faith you have wasn’t just for you? In this week’s message, Carlos Velez challenges us to live with boldness, carry on the legacy we’ve been given, and invest the Gospel into the lives of others.

What kind of legacy are you building? In this message, Charles Zimmerman explores the lives of Peter and Paul, whose legacies were transformed by Jesus into something lasting. This message will challenge you to think differently about the story your life is telling and the future you’re influencing.

Charles Zimmerman walks us through Palm Sunday to uncover the differences between the king we want and the king we need.

We tend to question God when life doesn’t look the way we expected. In this message from Charles Zimmerman, we walk through the book of Malachi to see how God responds when we doubt his love—and what it means to truly return to him.

We don’t move forward by ignoring the past—we move forward by learning from it. Charles Zimmerman looks at Isaiah and the Exodus to show how God calls us to trust him by remembering his faithfulness.

Charles Zimmerman unpacks the book of Isaiah, showing how we often chase security in our own plans, but real peace and clarity come when we finally surrender and trust God instead.

What does real love look like in a world of broken marriages and unfaithfulness? Charles Zimmerman dives into the story of Hosea and Gomer to show us that Jesus’s love for us is real, relentless, sacrificial, and faithful, even when we mess up.

Charles Zimmerman walks us through Jonah’s rebellion against God to uncover what it teaches us about Jesus’ faithfulness.

Charles Zimmerman kicks off a new series by explaining how the Old Testament prophets expose what we really value—often more than God—and call us to change.

Oftentimes, the Christmas season feels full of chaos. We lose Christmas’s nostalgia and true meaning in all the hustle and bustle. But in reality, the first Christmas was also full of chaos. Unpack the chaotic true story of the first Christmas and discover the surprising, challenging series of events that led to our savior’s birth and the invitation he gives to you. Merry Christmas from Calvary Church!