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Theology

Assessing Strange Fire

On October 16-18, 2013, Pastor John MacArthur held a three-day conference at his Grace Community Church in Sun Valley, CA, entitled, “Strange Fire.” The conference…
Theology

What is Faith?

An important term for the Christian is “faith.” But what are we talking about when we speak of faith? So often our thinking gets cloudy…
Theology

Strange Fire Friendly Fire

In recent months, Pastor John MacArthur took aim at charismatic Christians in general, and Calvary Chapel specifically, as he criticized Christians who hold to what…
Theology
Why the Virgin Birth is Essential to Christianity
Discipleship
Tonic Masculinity (Titus 2:2)
Podcasts
What does the future hold for CGN?
Discipleship
Calvary Chapel Needs Scholars
Theology
Drifting from Dispensationalism: Addressing the Factors
Podcasts
What Does CGN Believe about Charismatic Gifts and Their Use in the Church Today?
Culture

Responding with Wisdom to the Ferguson Tragedy

In the aftermath of the events in Ferguson, Missouri, surrounding the shooting death of teenager Michael Brown by Officer Darren Wilson and the subsequent decision…
Culture

Thanksgiving: A Time to Feel; a Time to Heal

“The antidote to feel-good history is not feel-bad history, but honest and inclusive history.” – James Loewen, University of Vermont professor, bestselling author. Salt or…
Culture

A Response To Jordan Peterson from a Protestant Christian Pastor

Editor's note: this article was written by Pastor Miles DeBenedictus as a response to a recent speech recorded by psychologist, professor, and public figure Jordan…
Culture
Christianity & Culture Series: Christianity, Liberty & the Rule of Law
Culture
Praying for Tim Keller
Christian Living
How to Be a Good American Christian: 7 Keys for Balancing Patriotism & Faith
Culture
Are Christians on the Wrong Side of History?
Culture
Did God Cause Covid-19 in Order to Punish Specific People? | Tough Questions for the Current Crisis Miniseries P1
Culture
Why Wait for Marriage, CA and Covid Restrictions, Mental Health & More
Gospel

How is CGN Fostering Missional Life and Ministry?

What is the role of mission and outreach in the life of a church, or in the life of a disciple of Jesus? Is engagement…
Gospel

The Real Meaning of Palm Sunday

This article originally appeared on calvarychapel.flywheelsites.com on April 13, 2014. When Jesus came into Jerusalem on what we call Palm Sunday, you could say that…
Gospel

God and Social Justice

For many Christians, the term “social justice” (or “social gospel”) is a dirty word. A simple study of contemporary Protestant history in America reveals why.…
Gospel
Facing Challenges in Evangelism & Discipleship in the 21st Century
Gospel
Persecution Will End
Gospel
Thoughts on The Power of the Gospel
Announcements
Introducing The Cultivate Church Planting Podcast!
Gospel
WIN: Jesus is Victorious
Gospel
Advent: The Son
Discipleship

CCBC Europe is Moving to Tbilisi, Georgia!

Calvary Chapel Bible College Europe is on the move! The Bible college originally began at the castle in Austria which was purchased by Calvary Chapel…
Ministry & Leadership

Expositors Collective: Sample of a Christ-Centered Sermon

Recently, I was honored to take part in the Expositors Collective, a seminar designed to train and mentor young preachers in the skill of expository…
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
Rethinking Discipleship: One Woman’s Perspective
Christian Living
Content In Christ Alone – Contentment In The Midst Of Quarantine (Pt 2)
Ministry & Leadership
4 Tools to Cultivate Church Plants in a Post-pandemic Ecosystem
Ministry & Leadership
Four Ways to be Commissioned in the City
Ministry & Leadership
Reaching Our Communities | Outreach & More!
Ministry & Leadership
20 Practices That Will Help You Serve Jesus for a Long Time in One Place
Discipleship

The Wiles of the Devil: Fear

Another of the devil’s wiles is the use of fear tactics. He threatens evil consequences upon those who would trust and obey the Lord. When…
Discipleship

Nothing is Ever Done in Secret

It is of utmost importance that men and women of the church, today more than ever in history, would live to please God, work to…
Discipleship

Teach Me Your Way: Three Reminders that God Knows What is Best

“Teach me your way, O LORD, that I may walk in your truth; unite my heart to fear your name. I give thanks to you,…
Discipleship
Vocation and Calling According to the Reformers
Discipleship
Relevance, Methods, and the Gospel
Discipleship
The Making of a Miracle & the Myth of Super-Saints
Discipleship
Come to the Resurrection
Discipleship
Why Is God Allowing Evil? Eight Principles to Consider During the Current Global Pandemic
Discipleship
Kay Smith — Woman of Influence
Christian Living

Three Easy Ways to Make People into Projects—Part 1

This is the first part of three on the ease of making people into projects. Of course, the title is a little tongue-in-cheek. No one…
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

Husband of the Year: What It Means to Be a Servant

I recently returned from a trip to Israel, where I led worship for a church tour! It was a super full trip, but always such…
Christian Living
“I Can’t Get No Satisfaction:” Consumerism for the Believer
Christian Living
A Fresh Approach to Daily Devotions
Christian Living
The Good Kind of Lack
Christian Living
8 Principles For Reading The Bible Well (Proverbs 2)
Christian Living
Where Did the Word “Refugee” Originate?
Christian Living
Elizabeth Fry Part 1