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Theology

Christ Above Psychology: Putting Social Science in Its Rightful Place

Critical Thinking Is Biblical The second missionary journey of Paul was catalyzed in part by the decision of the church in Israel to allow gentile…
History & Holidays

Why Jesus Came to Us – An Advent Meditation

“And you know that He was manifested to take away our sins, and in Him there is no sin.” (1 John 3:5)With Advent, we think…
Theology

Worship: More Than A Song

Music is a powerful thing. Drums have accompanied armies into battle. Love songs stir romantic passions. Movies without soundtrack are just sleeping aids. Talk radio…
Theology
Did Jesus Claim to be God?
Theology
Calvary Chapel Core Convictions: God’s Grace + Love
Culture
Did God Cause Covid-19 in Order to Punish Specific People? | Tough Questions for the Current Crisis Miniseries P1
Discipleship
Augustine & Disordered Loves
Theology
The Post-Apostolic Myth
Christian Living
He Became Poor For Us (2 Corinthians 8:9)
Culture

Challenges with Medical Marijuana: Treatment of Pain or Excuse for Pleasure?

Evidence to support the medical benefits of smoking marijuana for the treatment of pain has become a challenge for many Christians. Our culture has made…
Culture

The Link: Progressive Christianity, Mental Health, the Death of God & More

"After Sermon Criticizing Wives’ Weight, Pastor Resigns as Moderator of General Baptist Meeting"– The Roys Report"A pastor who preached that 'weight control' by wives is…
Culture

The Final Countdown: What Do I Decide This Presidential Election?

With the US presidential elections only a few days away...I thought it appropriate to take a few minutes to share some thoughts regarding the Christian's…
Culture
Gathering Together Again: Best Practices for the Church Re-opening
Culture
The Great Reset or The Great Return
Culture
Robin Williams and Secret Suffering
Culture
Joker in Our Culture: Thoughts on the Film
Culture
Taxes and Tithing: The Motive for Our Giving
Culture
The Link: Where is God in a Coronavirus World, Spirit-led Teaching Webinar, Women You Worth Knowing Podcast & More
Gospel

WIN: Jesus is Victorious

Forty days ago, Christians gathered all over the world to lament our human frailty and the inevitability of our own deaths, crying out together, “From…
Gospel

This is the Way: The Mandalorian and Ancient Creedal Christianity

A recent edition to the Star Wars franchise is The Mandalorian TV series. It has become hugely popular with both die-hard Star Wars fans as…
Culture

Injustice, Deconstruction, & El Roi

In the 2001 cult classic Zoolander, Will Farrell plays Mugatu, the movie’s antagonist. This evil villain of the fashion world, who intends to use male…
Gospel
Practice Resurrection
Gospel
Returning to the Gospel on Reformation Day
Gospel
Pierced by the Lord: Thoughts on Good Friday
Gospel
Mecca Moslems vs. Medina Moslems
Gospel
Preaching the Gospel (to Myself)
Gospel
Why The Gospel Is Central
Ministry & Leadership

Why Jesus Commands Us to Do the Impossible

I recently found myself reading Luke 9:10-17 again. It tells of when Jesus miraculously fed 5,000 men with five loaves of bread and two fish.…
Ministry & Leadership

Do you know your lane? Do you know your Lord?

Recently I had the opportunity to meet with dozens of Calvary pastors from around the country in New York City for a special time of…
Christian Living

Arise, Go, and Prepare

As Christians we are commanded to arise, go, and prepare our hearts, minds and souls in Christ. This happens as the Spirit in His power…
Christian Living
Layoffs, Furloughs, and the Walk of Faith
Ministry & Leadership
Why Cities Need Calvary Chapel Church Planters
Ministry & Leadership
The 3 Basic Tasks of Pastoral Ministry
Ministry & Leadership
Why Change & Forward Movement are Crucial in Ministry
Christian Living
The Value of Servant Leadership
Articles
5 Reasons Why You Should Plant With CGN’s Cultivate
Discipleship

Worship Leader Q/A: What Does Worship Ministry Look Like Today in the Church?

This week we at Calvary Creative have been focusing discussion on the theme, "Why We Worship." We were able to ask a few worship leaders,…
Discipleship

Are We Reluctant Obeyers?

Often, everyday life reminds us of great truths. Last summer, when I was in Washington, I was driving my dad’s pickup truck with a 35-foot…
Discipleship

Holiness = Doing Justice

I’m an optimist. Which might surprise people who think I’m a Seattle-type emo cynic who listens to obscure music and watches depressing movies all the…
Discipleship
A Case for Leadership Coaching
Discipleship
A Calvary Chapel Perspective on Preaching
Discipleship
Training a Church to Love the Depressed – Part 2
Discipleship
Four Adjectives of Discipleship
Discipleship
The Early Church: Trial by Fire
Discipleship
Sermon-Based Small Groups: Making Disciples in Small Groups with Expository Preaching
Christian Living

Emma Revell Moody

Emma Revell Moody (1843-1903): Evangelist D.L. Moody was one of the most well-known and effective Christian leaders of the 19th century. But serving the Lord…
Christian Living

Why Complaining is Self-Inflicting

God hates complaining! Why? Because the person who complains is focused on earthly things instead of on spiritual things. At least, that’s what God was…
Christian Living

The Good Kind of Lack

Lately I’ve been finding that lack is good. I live in a foreign country, in the capital city of a people with a different culture…
Christian Living
Love and the New Humanism
Christian Living
Where to Find Wisdom
Christian Living
Overcoming Obstacles to Having Daily Devotions
Christian Living
The Word Made Flesh: How Scripture Anchored My Soul through Stormy Trials
Christian Living
God Still Works Miracles
Christian Living
How to Stay Free in Christ