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Theology

Evidence for the Resurrection: Was it Real?

In an earlier post, we discussed Christ’s resurrection as an unique event that differs in kind from all other ancient near eastern myths of dying…
Theology

A Study in the Book of Hebrews: The Centrality of Jesus

We aren't sure exactly who wrote the book of Hebrews. Some say it was Paul the apostle, but that is doubtful. Others say Barnabas—or because…
Culture

Did God Cause Covid-19 in Order to Punish Specific People? | Tough Questions for the Current Crisis Miniseries P1

The Covid-19 Crisis has been the most challenging thing our world collectively has faced since WWII. For many, a part of that challenge has been…
Theology
Is Belief in a Literal Resurrection of Christ Really Important
Theology
The Hope of Israel
Christian Living
Eternity is Closer Than We Might Think
Podcasts
The Origins and DNA of Calvary Global Network
Discipleship
Calvary Chapel Needs Scholars
Theology
Four Messy Essential Realities About Grace and Truth
Culture

Thoughts on the Sutherland Springs First Baptist Church Shooting

I’ve been processing the tragedy that occurred Sunday morning. I was about to wrap up my teaching about 300 miles north of Sutherland Springs in…
Culture

The Link: Google Searches for Prayer, Church Response to the Virus, Bart Ehrman & More

"Rhythms for Life: Google Searches for Prayer, Facing our Fears and How Jesus Taught us to Pray"– Reality Church London"Why are people searching the internet…
Culture

Ad Astra: A Film Review

Ad Astra is a great film. It is not a teenager-targeted blockbuster space film that relies more on explosions, locker room humor, and sex appeal…
Culture
Subversive Radicalism: Response to the London Attack
Culture
A Window in Time: Israel’s 70th Anniversary
Culture
What is Postmodernism, and Why Should we care?
Culture
The Difference Between the Devil and God
Calvary Chapel
A Few Thoughts on the Jesus Revolution Film
Culture
The Link: Marty Sampson, Alice Cooper Interview, The Gospel & Cultural Engagement, and more!
Gospel

Friends Not Foes

  Treat those on Christ’s side as friends not foes, For he who is not against us is on our side. Mark 9:40   We…
Gospel

Advent: The Father

Part 1 of 3 * This article is adapted from a series of papers written for Western Seminary. The celebration of Advent centers around the…
Gospel

What Exactly is Spiritual Thriving?

Everyone is focused on improving themselves during the COVID-19 crisis, but how does that work spiritually? Most people think of adding a lot of spiritual…
Gospel
God and Social Justice
Gospel
Isaiah 41: Easter and the World
Culture
A Conversation on Class, Culture, the Gospel, and Race
Gospel
The Gospel in HD: Transformation We Can See
Gospel
Peace on Earth
Gospel
Why Reaching the Lost Should Cost Us Everything
Christian Living

The Sobering Gift of Leadership

Jeff Jackson will be a workshop speaker at the 2017 Pastors & Leaders Conference, happening in 7 DAYS! Visit pastorsconference.calvarychapel.flywheelsites.com for more information or to…
Ministry & Leadership

Importing Missions like a Bottle of Coca-Cola

Over the past few decades there has been much to do over the term “missiology” (the theological study of the church and her mission in…
Ministry & Leadership

Planting a Church: 5 Keys to Help You Succeed

On a recent podcast interview I did with Brian Brodersen, he said that the great commission IS to plant churches.“Jesus’ mandate was to go and…
Ministry & Leadership
6 Steps for Successfully Following Christ
Ministry & Leadership
The Secret to Maintaining Vision at Every Step of Life’s Journey
Ministry & Leadership
Women, God Wants to Use You
Christian Living
Arise, Go, and Prepare
Ministry & Leadership
4 Principles of Biblical Church Government
Ministry & Leadership
10-Minute Seminary: Phil Metzger on Church Planting
Discipleship

How to Respond to Distraction as a Pastoral Leader

This is a message to pastors and those involved in church leadership, but I believe it is relevant to us all! We experienced a new…
Discipleship

Four Protections Against Temptation

“And Jesus, full of the Holy Spirit, returned from the Jordan and was led by the Spirit in the wilderness for forty days, being tempted…
Discipleship

The Making of a Miracle & the Myth of Super-Saints

When I was growing up, I read missionary biographies often.I read about Hudson Taylor, shocking the other missionaries in his eastern costumes. I discovered Gladys…
Discipleship
CCBC Europe is Moving to Tbilisi, Georgia!
Discipleship
How to Diagnose a Cold Heart Toward God
Christian Living
The Power and Role of Just One Color—Part 3
Discipleship
What I Should Expect from My Church Part 2
Discipleship
Four Adjectives of Discipleship
Discipleship
The Way We Repent
Christian Living

Three Easy Ways to Make People into Projects—Part 2

This article is part two of a series of three, so if you missed the first part or would like to refresh your memory, click…
Christian Living

Returning to an Awe-Inspired Perspective in Life and Ministry

I’m finally getting around to reading one of those books I’ve heard quoted by a ton of authors and podcasters, “A Secular Age” by Charles…
Christian Living

The Early Tree

For the past couple of years, Christmas trees seem to be appearing earlier and earlier. Not in the shops that want you to buy their…
Bible Study
An Introduction to Eternity Now: Discovering Eternal Life with Daily Readings through Philippians by Bradley Hall
Christian Living
How to Engage Your Kids Spiritually in 2015
Christian Living
Hope Hurts Sometimes
Christian Living
The Effect of Being Reasonable in Conversation
Christian Living
I Break Everything – Getting Put Back Together After Falling Apart
Christian Living
Advent: Jesus Our Salvation