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Theology

Theology

Why the Virgin Birth is Essential to Christianity

Mary spoke these words, perplexed by the news the angel gave her, “How can this be, since I do not know not a man?” People…
Theology

Did Jesus Claim to be God?

In the part of the world that I currently live and work in, Bahrain in the Arabian Gulf, it’s possible to say something without actually…
Theology

ECCLESIOLOGY 101: Praying Alone & Praying Together Part 2

In our last installment of Ecclesiology 101, we began to look at how the local church lives and breathes in relationship to prayer. We laid…
Theology
Deconstructing Deconstructionist TikTok Videos – Part 1
History & Holidays
Yom Kippur — The Day of Atonement
Theology
The Early Church: The Danger Within
Theology
7 Surprising Things You Need to Know About Jesus’ Life
Discipleship
Gossip & The Gospel
Theology
Does Hell Really Exist?

Culture

Culture

The Link: True Sexual Revolution, Mother of Modern Evangelicalism, Story of the Bible & More

"The True Sexual Revolution" – Living Out"The true sexual revolution took place in the 50s and 60s, not the 1950s and 1960s. It was in…
Culture

Praying With People Online: Key Lessons I’ve Learned

Every day for the past year (since March of 2020) I have thought about what is meant when we say a "healthy church" while leading…
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: King David Rare Discovery, Ministering in the Pandemic, Help with Sermon Prep & More
Christian Living
Vincent under the Starry Night of His Calling
Culture
Pray for Florida
Culture
The Early Church: How Christianity Revolutionized the Depravity of Roman Culture
Culture
The Early Church: Catering to the Culture?
Culture
Update on Hurricane Laura

The Gospel

Gospel

Seven Moments That Demonstrate Global Missions Matter

When an individual Christian or the key leaders and members of a local church come to understand the bigger picture of God’s plan for humanity…
Gospel

Despising the Shame

This article originally appeared on calvarychapel.flywheelsites.com on April 14, 2017. “He made Him who knew no sin to be sin for us that we might…
Gospel

From Waiting to Witnessing

In 1992, I sat in a classroom at the School of Ministry at Calvary Chapel Costa Mesa. Every Friday morning, Pastor Chuck Smith would walk…
Gospel
How To Wreck a Sermon: 5 Simple Steps
Gospel
Why The Gospel Is Central
Gospel
What is “Gospel-Centered Renewal” and What Does It Mean for Life and Ministry?
Gospel
Friends Not Foes
Gospel
Advent: The Son
Gospel
Gospel-Based Differentiated Unity

Leadership Training

Discipleship

Training a Church to Love the Depressed – Part 2

This is Part 2 of a 3 part series. You can find Part 1 here: The Church & Victims Of Depression Providing Training In our…
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…
Discipleship

Why I’m Called to Serve My City

I decided to run for a seat on the Oxnard City Council in the recent midterm elections, after it became clear that was what God’s…
Ministry & Leadership
The Role of a Worship Leader
Culture
Post-Pandemic Vision
Ministry & Leadership
4 Words that Will Transform Your Church
Announcements
IGTV Conversations: Let’s Talk About Vision!
Ministry & Leadership
Bridging the Divide Between the Big Church and the Small Church
Christian Living
While We Wait: Being the Church During Lockdown

Discipleship

Discipleship

Why You Should Not Take Offense

“Good morning America! What are we offended by today?!”, read a meme that came through my social media feed a couple of weeks ago. It…
Discipleship

Four Reasons to Love God and Your Neighbor

People are generally likely to appreciate the connection between loving God and loving their neighbors (Matthew 22:37-40). Yet most of us would have to agree…
Discipleship

Worship Leader Must Do’s

There are those who lead songs at church, and those who lead worship. There is a huge difference. Leading worship songs is something that somebody…
Discipleship
Embracing Obscurity
Christian Living
How to Be a Good American Christian: 7 Keys for Balancing Patriotism & Faith
Discipleship
5 Preaching Tips from the Apostle Paul
Discipleship
Generational Sin?
Christian Living
Ten Helpful Tips for Fruitful Daily Worship
Discipleship
Calvary Chapel Worship Leaders Conference 2019

Christian Living

Christian Living

Overcoming Obstacles to Having Daily Devotions

In my last post, I offered "Five Suggestions for Effective Daily Devotions." Despite the fact that most believers recognize the benefits, many still struggle to…
Christian Living

Why I am Thankful for My Experience with Panic Attacks Part 2

My last article traced an introduction to my experience with panic attacks and this second part closes with further reflections on why I am (unexpectedly)…
Christian Living

How to Be a Good American Christian: 7 Keys for Balancing Patriotism & Faith

1. We Are Dual CitizensGod says that believers in Jesus Christ have citizenship in heaven (Philippians 3:20, Ephesians 2:19) and He told us to be…
Christian Living
Consecration, Hope & Prayer
Christian Living
Making God’s Will Your Will
Christian Living
In Returning and Rest
Christian Living
The Real Saint Nick
Christian Living
Acts 17, William Shatner, and the Fingerprints of God
Christian Living
Making Sense of the Unfathomable