Calvary Baptist Taylorville IL
by CBC Podcast - Taylorville
Welcome to Calvary Baptist Church, where we bring the transformative power of God's Word to life through the lens of practical application. I'm Pastor Chad Zueck, and I'm excited to embark on this inspirational journey with you.In these meticulously crafted films, we delve deep into the timeless teachings of Scripture and explore how they directly impact our daily lives. Our mission is clear: to uplift your spirit, offer guidance, and encourage you to live a life aligned with God's wisdom and love.
Episodes
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Say Yes First | Max Kennedy | November 8th, 2026
November 8th Sermon
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Beyond The Sermon (EP. 68) | What Are You Busy Doing?
Beyond the Sermon Episode 68
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Busy Doing What? | Chad Zueck | November 1st, 2026
We can fill our calendars with good things and still miss what matters most. In Matthew 9:37–38, Jesus calls us to see people with His compassion, pray for workers, and join His mission to reach the nations. Pastor Chad unpacks this in our first episode of GO!
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Beyond The Sermon (EP. 67) | We Are All In The Making
Beyond the Sermon Episode 67
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The View From Here | Chad Zueck | October 25th, 2026
What do you do when you’ve been faithful to God, but life doesn’t turn out the way you expected? In “The View From Here,” we look at Moses’ final moments on Mount Nebo and discover that an unfinished story is not a failed story. Even when we can’t see how everything will unfold, we can trust…
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Beyond The Sermon (EP. 66) | FORCE Conference Recap AND Numbers 13-14
Beyond the Sermon Episode 66
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Bigger Than The Giants | Chad Zueck | October 18th, 2026
We interpret life through internal narratives. We all have a story we tell ourselves about what's happening in our lives. The question is, “What happens when the story you’re telling takes facts and forecasts fear and unbelief?” In this chapter of In the Making, Pastor Chad delivers a hopeful...
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Beyond The Sermon (EP. 65) | How The Mountain Helped to Make The Man
Beyond the Sermon Episode 65
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How the Mountain Helped to Make the Man | Chad Zueck | October 11th, 2026
In this message, Pastor Chad walks through Exodus 24 and the life of Joshua, showing how God uses seasons of serving, waiting, and walking closely with Him to shape who we are becoming. You may feel like you’re behind, but God may be using this very season to form you for what’s ahead.
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Beyond The Sermon (EP. 64) | Hold The Line
Beyond the Sermon Episode 64
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Hold The Line | Chad Zueck | October 4th, 2026
Ever felt like you were between where you once where but not quite where you want to be, same, welcome to being a human in a fallen world. In this sermon, Pastor Chad draws out principles and practices from Exodus 17 that stretch from the Ancient Near East to today. Dig in and be encouraged and...
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Beyond The Sermon (EP. 63) | The Habit of the Faithful
Beyond the Sermon Episode 63
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The Habit Of The Faithful | Tate Wagner | September 27th, 2026
We learn from Daniel 6 how to live a consistent, daily life to God through faithfulness. Even through crisis, Daniel is faithful to God.
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80th Anniversary Service | Oaks & Honor
Calvary Baptist Church's 80th Anniversary Service
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Live Like It Matters | Chad Zueck | September 13th, 2026
Pastor Chad digs into the last installment of the Acts series with this powerful question being asked: "What are you spending your life on?”
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Don't Let Fear Decide | Chad Zueck | September 6th, 2026
Courage isn’t the absence of fear, but trusting Jesus’ presence enough to keep going when following Him isn’t safe or comfortable.
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Beyond The Sermon (EP. 62) | Evangelism and Boundaries | Acts 17:16-34
Beyond the Sermon Episode 62
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What Are You Counting On? | Chad Zueck | August 30th, 2026
Pastor Chad explores the idols that compete for our worship and the things we count on to make our lives work. Through Paul’s encounter in Athens, we are reminded that only God can carry the weight of being God—and that Jesus calls us to turn from lesser things and worship the One who is truly...
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Let the Word Change You | Chad Zueck | August 23th, 2026
Acts 17:10–15 introduces us to the Bereans—people who eagerly received God’s Word, carefully examined it, and allowed truth to change them. Pastor Chad challenges us to cultivate a receptive heart that is hungry for truth and humble enough to let God’s Word shape our lives.
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Beyond The Sermon (EP. 61) | Who is the King of Your Life?
Beyond the Sermon Episode 61
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Another King | Chad Zueck | August 16th, 2026
What happens when the Gospel confronts the throne of our lives? In Acts 17, Paul announces that Jesus is not simply another addition to our lives—He is the true King, calling us to surrender our control, our security, and our allegiance to Him.
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Beyond The Sermon (EP. 60) | The Gospel Breaks Chains
Beyond the Sermon Episode 60
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When the Gospel Breaks Chains | Chad Zueck | August 9th, 2026
When the gospel shows up, chains don't just fall off prisoners—they fall off hearts. Join Pastor Chad as we journey through Acts 16 and discover how Jesus breaks the chains of deception, greed, fear, shame, and sin, setting captives free and transforming enemies into family.
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Beyond The Sermon (EP. 59) | The Beauty of Relationship with Christ
Beyond the Sermon Episode 59
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The Jerusalem Council | Chad Zueck | August 2nd, 2026
If you've ever wondered whether you're doing enough for God, Acts 15 offers the freeing answer your heart needs. Pastor Chad explores a crossroads in the early church that shaped the Christian faith.
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Even On Those People | Ty Metsker | July 26th, 2026
Cornelius gives us an example on how to have faith, regardless of status or social position, even teaching Peter. Come learn from Acts 10 on how to have unwavering faith in God!
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Nobody Saw This Coming | Chad Zueck | July 19th, 2026
No one expected Saul—the church's greatest enemy—to become one of its greatest leaders, but that's exactly what God's grace can do. Discover how Acts 9 reminds us that no one is beyond the reach of Jesus, and why you should never give up praying for the people who seem farthest from Him.
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Beyond The Sermon (EP. 58) | Walking In The Footsteps Of Jesus
Beyond The Sermon Episode 58
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Tables To Testimony | Chad Zueck | July 12th, 2026
In this message from Acts 6–7, discover how Stephen's journey from serving tables to boldly proclaiming Christ reminds us that God often entrusts greater opportunities to those who are faithful in smaller assignments.
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Beyond The Sermon (EP. 57) | What's In Your Hands Reveals Your Heart
Beyond The Sermon Episode 57
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What's In Your Hands Reveals Your Heart | Chad Zueck | July 5th, 2026
Why did Barnabas become known for generosity while Ananias became known for hypocrisy? Pastor Chad explores how the gospel transforms our hearts and why God's grace invites us to live with honesty, generosity, and joyful obedience.
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Words & Wisdom | Chad Zueck | June 28th, 2026
In this message from Acts 4, discover how the Holy Spirit gives ordinary believers the words, wisdom, and courage to speak about Jesus in a world that often resists Him.
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Beyond The Sermon (EP. 56) | Raise Them Ready (Father's Day Recap)
Beyond The Sermon Episode 56
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Raise Them Ready | Chad Zueck | June 21st, 2026
Fatherhood isn’t about raising happy kids, but raising ready adults who follow Jesus. From Ephesians 6:4, this message challenges dads to lead with loving discipline and intentional instruction in the Lord. It’s about shaping lives that are prepared for the long game of faith and life.
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Beyond the Sermon (EP. 55) | Student Takeover Recap
Beyond the Sermon Episode 55
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A Costume of Compliance | Tate Wagner | June 14th, 2026
Student Takeover Sunday
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Still Possible | Chad Zueck | June 7th, 2026
From a man who spent his life begging at the temple gate, Acts 3:1–10 reveals what happens when the power of Jesus meets our deepest need. Discover how God offers more than temporary relief—He brings lasting transformation that turns spectators into worshipers and restores what seemed impossible.
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More Than Sundays | Chad Zueck | May 31st, 2026
“More Than Sunday,” we explore Acts 2:41–47 and discover how real faith moves beyond church attendance into transformed living, deep community, radical generosity, and everyday mission.
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The Ignition Point | Chad Zueck | May 24th, 2026
What happens when ordinary people are filled with the power of God? In this message from Acts, discover how the Holy Spirit transforms the way we live, think, and face the future.
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Don't Just Stand There | Chad Zueck | May 17th, 2026
In week one of our Acts series, Don’t Just Stand There, Pastor Chad explores Acts 1:1–11 and Jesus’ final words before His ascension. The early church wasn’t called to stand still in fear, confusion, or hesitation—they were empowered by the Holy Spirit to move, speak, and live on mission. This...
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Loyal Love | Chad Zueck | May 10th, 2026
In Loyal Love (Ruth 1:1–22), we see how God works through loss and uncertainty with a love that doesn’t quit. At the center is hesed—a loyal, self-giving love that moves toward others without asking, “What’s in it for me?” It’s the kind of love often seen in motherhood, but ultimately rooted in…
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Restored and Recommissioned | Chad Zueck | May 3rd, 2026
In this powerful episode, Restored and Recommissioned, we step into John 21:15–25 and witness one of the most hope-filled comeback stories in Scripture—Peter’s restoration after failure. Speaking directly to the weight of shame, comparison, and the quiet belief that we’ve disqualified ourselves,...
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Redemption of All Things | Ty Metsker | April 26th, 2026
Redemption of All Things
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Beyond the Sermon (EP. 49) | Turn Your Doubts into Direction
Beyond the Sermon Episode 49
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Turn Your Doubts into Direction | Chad Zueck | April 19th, 2026
In John 20:24–31, Thomas wrestles with doubt, pain, and unanswered questions—just like many of us do. This message shows how an encounter with the risen Jesus moves us from uncertainty to unshakable faith, reminding us that peace with Jesus turns our doubts into direction. If you’ve been stuck in...
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From Behind Locked Doors to City Streets | Chad Zueck | April 12th, 2026
Fear can quietly lock us behind doors of anxiety, uncertainty, and pressure, but in John 20:19–23 Jesus steps into the disciples’ fear and speaks peace over their lives. In From Behind Locked Doors to City Streets, we see how the resurrection brings presence, peace, purpose, and power through the...
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Jesus Changes The Story | Chad Zueck | April 5th, 2026
The resurrection isn’t just the ending of Good Friday; it’s the beginning of a brand-new life. In the first installment of The Dawn of Victory, we walk through Mary Magdalene’s dark morning at the tomb and discover how the empty grave moves us from confusion to faith and from tears to testimony....
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The Cross Speaks Every Language | Beyond the Sermon (EP. 47)
Beyond the Sermon (EP. 47)
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The Courtroom of the Cross | Chad Zueck | March 22nd, 2026
What do you do when you know the truth, but following it will cost you?In this week’s sermon, we watch Pontius Pilate wrestle with truth and choose comfort instead. It’s a mirror of our own lives.The good news? Jesus, the only innocent One, didn’t defend Himself. He gave Himself for the guilty....
About this show
Welcome to Calvary Baptist Church, where we bring the transformative power of God's Word to life through the lens of practical application. I'm Pastor Chad Zueck, and I'm excited to embark on this inspirational journey with you.In these meticulously crafted films, we delve deep into the timeless teachings of Scripture and explore how they directly impact our daily lives. Our mission is clear: to uplift your spirit, offer guidance, and encourage you to live a life aligned with God's wisdom and love.
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