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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…
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

Are the Dead Sea Scrolls Alive?

Dominick Hernández will be a workshop speaker at the 2017 CCCM Pastors & Leaders Conference on June 26-29. For more information, please visit the website.…
Christian Living
Saul, the Spear, and the Disarmed Rulers: a Literary Motif
Christian Living
He Became Poor For Us (2 Corinthians 8:9)
Theology
The Errancy of Misinterpreting the Inerrancy of the Bible
Theology
Reformation Day: Live Session with Lance Ralston
Discipleship
Communion Is a Family Affair
Christian Living
Memento Mori: Death Inspiring Life
Culture

Asbury – A Helpful Perspective From Gavin Ortlund

Revival is a topic that has been on the minds of many Christians recently, particularly those who have been following the events at Asbury University.…
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

The Link: American History is Not Canceled, What it Means to be Human, J.I. Packer Tribute & More

"American History Is Not Canceled"– Christianity Today"While Christians can’t erase the church’s slaveholding past, we can change the symbols, statues, and namesakes we celebrate." "Tribute…
Culture
Working Through The Issues: More Thoughts On Attending an LGBT Friend’s Wedding
Culture
Faith in a Level Zero Culture
Articles
How Strongholds Threaten a Biblical Worldview
Culture
Robin Williams and Secret Suffering
Culture
The Link: Essential Church, Tim Keller on Racism, CGN Church Relief Fund & More
Culture
Be the Change You Wish to See in the Church
Culture

A Tribute to Billy Graham

When I awoke this morning and made my way downstairs, the first thing Cheryl said to me was that Billy Graham had passed away. I…
Gospel

6 Reasons Why I Believe Jesus is God

There is much debate about who Jesus is. Some believe he was a good man or a great prophet. Others claim he was an angel…
Gospel

Three Thoughts on Effective Short Term Missions

I really like hot sauce. In fact, I recently tried to make my own. I went to the farmers market and bought some seedlings. I…
Gospel
Contextualizing the Gospel: An Example Set by Jesus
Gospel
How To Wreck a Sermon: 5 Simple Steps
Gospel
This is the Way: The Mandalorian and Ancient Creedal Christianity
Gospel
What is “Gospel-Centered Renewal” and What Does It Mean for Life and Ministry?
Gospel
Why The Gospel Is Central
Gospel
Women Called by God: Helen Roseveare
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…
Ministry & Leadership

Crafting the Sermon: 10-Minute Seminary: David Guzik on Sermon Prep

|10-Minute Seminary: David Guzik on Sermon Prep| Crafting the Sermon: That is the second key component with sermon prep. “We are not composers; we're conductors.”…
Articles

The Benefit of Unity at CGN (Psalm 133)

“A SONG OF ASCENTS. OF DAVID. Behold, how good and pleasant it is when brothers dwell in unity! It is like the precious oil on…
Ministry & Leadership
Church Van E03-Brian Brodersen Part 3
Ministry & Leadership
Your Lifeline in the Midst of the Junk of Life
Discipleship
Calvary Chapel Bible College Ireland
Discipleship
Why We Need to Leave a Lasting Legacy for the Next Generation
Announcements
URGENT: Calvary Chapel missionaries need help after missile strikes knock out power in Ukraine!
Ministry & Leadership
Six Keys to Developing Disciples
Culture

Church Van E04-Tony Clark Part 1

Hosts Riley Taylor and Jarryd Bryant interview Pastor Tony Clark of Calvary Chapel Newport News on questions about discipleship, how Christians should handle racism in…
Discipleship

Soteriology in the Middle Part 2

“For God so loved the world that He gave His only begotten Son, that whoever believes in Him should not perish but have everlasting life.”…
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
True Repentance Requires A Broken Heart
Christian Living
The Holy Spirit & Intentionality in Discipleship
Discipleship
The Church & Victims of Depression
Discipleship
CCBC Europe is Moving to Tbilisi, Georgia!
Discipleship
Gossip & The Gospel
Christian Living
Why Mentorship Matters
Christian Living

Church Governance – 3 Essential Points

In a perfect world we would not need to govern people in the earthly sense, because everyone would behave just as they should. Obviously, the…
Christian Living

Funky Feet and Fixed Focus: Lessons and Warnings on LOVE

"Forgive me for being so ordinary while claiming to know so extraordinary a God." —Jim Elliot (1927-1956), martyred for sharing the love of Christ. In…
Christian Living

Growth is Always Happening

We discovered a tiny little lemon tree when we first moved into our Huntington Beach, California home. It produced lemons year-round regardless of how I…
Christian Living
Four Ingredients for a Gospel Glued Family
Christian Living
Is God Needy? Why God Insists that We Love & Trust Him
Christian Living
Love is Still Supreme
Christian Living
Fear, Faith & The Coronavirus
Christian Living
Should I Still Trust When Life is Unstable?
Christian Living
Discovering Contentment + Comfort