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Theology

Theology

Whose Spin on Christianity is Better?

"Trust in the LORD, and do good; Dwell in the land, and feed on His faithfulness." (Psalm 37:3) Is it Biblical or Cultural? We do…
Christian Living

Jesus Offers A Greater Rest

I came to faith at the College and Career study at Calvary Chapel of Costa Mesa. The pastor was sharing an overview of the Book…
Theology

Sola Scriptura: Biblical Authority And The People Of God

Editor’s note: This article was originally published on June 21, 2017 and is part one of a five-part series. Introduction to the Five Solas The…
Theology
Finally, The Spiritual Battle
Theology
Unity is Rare: Psalm 133
Theology
Thoughts on the Atoning Sacrifice of Christ
Articles
When God Crushes Your Dreams … and Why It’s Good. (Lessons from Babel)
Theology
FB Live Talk on Creativity & Theology
Theology
We will Not Die Before Our Time

Culture

Culture

The Link: Lecrae, History of Evangelicalism, Bryan Stevenson & More

"Bryan Stevenson: How We Arrived Here"– YouTube Originals"Bryan Stevenson of the Equal Justice Initiative shares his thoughts on how we arrived at this moment and…
Culture

Post-Pandemic Vision

Rob Salvato and Ted Leavenworth are joined by Miles DeBenedictus (Cross Connection Church) to discuss how current societal trends and economic forecasts help form our…
Culture

Don’t Sell Your Birthright, Pastors Perspective, How to Live Like Jesus in Election Season & More

"Don’t Sell Your Birthright for Sex"– The Gospel Coalition"My friend ultimately surrendered to his feelings, and to his boyfriend’s pleas, and made a conscious decision…
Culture
Christ in Yom Kippur Part 2
Culture
The Grinch, the Christ and the Meaning of Christmas
Culture
Ukraine: Resilience, Resolve and Refuge – A Testimony from Tanya Kotelenets
Culture
Eight Things I Would Say to Kanye If I Could
Culture
The Link: When the Church Apologizes, Inductive Bible Study Method, WLL 2020 & More
Culture
Working Through The Issues: More Thoughts On Attending an LGBT Friend’s Wedding

The Gospel

Gospel

Thoughts on The Power of the Gospel

2018 CGN Pastors & Leaders Conference Archives Though I’ve been a Calvary Chapel pastor for nearly five years, this year will be my first time…
Gospel

To Kill or to Crown Jesus?

Jesus said He would be crucified. "And as Moses lifted up the serpent in the wilderness, so must the Son of Man be lifted up,…
Gospel

Why Reaching the Lost Should Cost Us Everything

He said to them, “Whoever desires to come after Me, let him deny himself, and take up his cross, and follow Me. For whoever desires…
Gospel
The King’s Crown
Gospel
Why The Gospel Is Central
Gospel
Why Was Good Friday So Good?
Gospel
What is Gospel Centered Preaching Part 1
Gospel
Pierced by the Lord: Thoughts on Good Friday
Gospel
Practice Resurrection

Leadership Training

Ministry & Leadership

Lessons in Leadership Part 3: Fearlessly Leading the Good Fight

Sometimes I think we forget as pastors and leaders that we have intentionally placed ourselves in the line of fire, the front of the battle—directly…
Ministry & Leadership

Fifteen Steps for Expositional Sermon Preparation

While there are many preachers more exciting to listen to than myself, students at Calvary Chapel Bible College often ask me how I do sermon…
Ministry & Leadership

Three Benefits of Seeing Christ in the Old Testament

“The Old Testament follows God’s one great plan for human history and redemption, and the plan is not only from him, but centers on him:…
Ministry & Leadership
Things That Matter: The Pastor as an Expositor
Ministry & Leadership
True Measure of a Church
Ministry & Leadership
Planting a Church: 5 Keys to Help You Succeed
Ministry & Leadership
The Importance of Vision Casting in Ministry
Announcements
Introducing: The Leadership Lessons Podcast
Ministry & Leadership
The Key to Understanding & Obeying God’s Commands

Discipleship

Discipleship

How Vigilant Are You with the Company You Keep?

There comes a point in time for every one of us where we need to make the painful choice to separate ourselves from hurtful people.…
Discipleship

The Cure to Stop Feeling Guilty

“You Lord are good, and ready to forgive” (Psalm 86:5). “Neither do I condemn you. Go and sin no more”(John 8:11).The Bible has one dominant…
Discipleship

A Calvary Chapel Perspective on Preaching

From the very beginning of Christianity the disciples of Jesus gathered for worship, prayer, community, evangelism, and the reading and teaching of God’s Word. It…
Discipleship
Training a Church to Love the Depressed – Part 2
Discipleship
Come to the Resurrection
Discipleship
Good Fear/Bad Fear – Understanding the Difference
Discipleship
Unity, Love, and Social Action
Discipleship
Does Love-Fueled Ministry Exist?
Discipleship
Soteriology in the Middle Part 2

Christian Living

Christian Living

Jennie Mitchell: Women Worth Knowing

Jennie Mitchell (1885-1978): Today we will be looking at one of Pastor Chuck Smith’s favorite speakers, leaders, and visionaries. She was a frequent speaker at…
Christian Living

Contentment In The Midst Of Quarantine – Part 1

How can followers of Jesus practice contentment while living in this discouraging moment of COVID-19? Aaron and Brian discuss the vices of discontentment and comparison…
Christian Living

Lettie Cowman: Women Worth Knowing

Lettie Cowman (1870-1960): Many of us are familiar with the popular devotional, Streams in the Desert. But do you know the story of the woman…
Christian Living
Be Silent as the Grave
Christian Living
How Jesus Treats Women Struggling with Sexual Sin
Christian Living
5 Practical Ways to Battle Sin
Christian Living
What Worship Can Accomplish
Christian Living
God Equips You for Your Ministry: Welsh Missionary John Jenkins
Christian Living
Finding Life When Everything Points to Death