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Theology

Eschatology of Hope: Time for a New Perspective?

Eschatology: Noun / es-kə-ˈtä-lə-jē: A branch of theology concerned with the final events in the history of the world or of humankind. - Merriam-Webster Dictionary…
Theology

What is Over-Realized Eschatology?

Oftentimes the word “eschatology” is thought of only in terms of the timeline of Jesus’ return. This is one aspect of eschatology but certainly not…
Ministry & Leadership

What Does It Mean to Teach “the Whole Counsel of God”?

In Acts 20:26 Paul the Apostle tells the leaders of the Ephesian church that he innocent of their blood because, during his time in Ephesus,…
Culture
Does God Punish The World With Pandemics & Natural Disasters? Part 2 Miniseries
Theology
Evidence for the Resurrection: Is Easter Just More of the Same?
Theology
The Difference Between the Rapture and Christ’s Return
Christian Living
Hannah, Sarah, and Hagar: A Brief Study in Character Analogy
History & Holidays
The Mystery of the Cross
Christian Living
The Transforming Power of Grace in Romans 6:1-14
Culture

Christ the Church and the Mentally Ill

The heartbreaking news of the suicide of Rick and Kay Warren’s son Matthew has been followed by, among other things, a public discussion of mental…
Culture

The Link: Renewal for Tired Pastors, Longing for Justice, Character Formation & More

"The George Floyd Trial and the Longing for Justice"– Russell Moore"A jury in Minneapolis handed down the verdict the entire country has awaited for almost…
Announcements

Why You Should Watch “Jesus Revolution”

The Jesus Revolution movie premiers today, and you should definitely go see it! On Wednesday, our church rented out our local theater for a private…
Culture
Remembering June 6,1944
Culture
Why Jordan Peterson Matters
Culture
Faith and Politics: A Historical Christian Perspective Part 2
Christian Living
Cross-Cultural Christianity with Phil Metzger
Culture
The Link: Parenting in a Pandemic, Gospel and Ethnic Unity, Religious Liberty & More
Culture
The Link: Church Response to Sexual Challenges, Bible Thumpers, Young Preachers & More
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

What is Gospel Centered Preaching Part 1

“Gospel-centered” seems to be a catchphrase these days. Some may say it without really knowing what the term represents. Being gospel-centered is important to our…
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
Advent: The Father
Gospel
6 Reasons Why I Believe Jesus is God
Gospel
Persecution Will End
Gospel
What is CGN Doing to Help Churches in Practical Ways?
Gospel
The Throne Room of God – Comfort for a Troubled World
Gospel
Why Reaching the Lost Should Cost Us Everything
Ministry & Leadership

Four Ways to Maintain Grace and Truth in Ministry

“Give them a little grace, then make sure to give them some truth.” “Make sure you balance that truth out with some grace.” “Don’t show…
Culture

Why Jordan Peterson Matters

I have watched, somewhat in awe, over the last couple of years the rise of Jordan Peterson on YouTube, through podcasts and other media formats…
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…
Ministry & Leadership
The Pastors School
Ministry & Leadership
4 Principles of Biblical Church Government
Ministry & Leadership
Three Thoughts on Moral Failure
Christian Living
Keeping the Main thing the Main Thing
Ministry & Leadership
10 Easter Tips for Pastors
Discipleship
How to Respond to Distraction as a Pastoral Leader
Discipleship

Good Friday: A Good Day for Bad People

Jesus was bludgeoned. He was betrayed, spit on, lied about and nailed to a piece of wood we call the cross. From the physical pain,…
Discipleship

Why We Need to Leave a Lasting Legacy for the Next Generation

Recently, I was asked to be one of the speakers at a retreat for millennials where the theme was "Legacy." The definition of legacy that…
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
Take Courage: A Meditation on Acts 23:11
Discipleship
What Is Hatred For?
Discipleship
Calvary Chapel Needs Scholars
Discipleship
Beyond The Shadow of a Doubt – How Jesus Responds to The Christian Doubter
Discipleship
The What and Why of Discipleship
Discipleship
Belle Patrick: A Kind of Missionary
Christian Living

Elizabeth Fry Part 1

Elizabeth Fry (1780-1845): Elizabeth Fry was such a significant figure in British history that she was featured on the five-pound note, and yet most people…
Christian Living

How to Absorb That Blow of Criticism

One of the most humiliating things I’ve ever agreed to was allowing people to line up and “pie” me in the face. When I was…
Christian Living

Eternity is Closer Than We Might Think

As I’ve been teaching through Revelation this year at church, a thought has echoed in my heart: eternity is closer than we might think. By…
Christian Living
Do You Carry Burdens Like Cats Wear Clothes?
Christian Living
Exchanging Heaven for Here
Christian Living
Merry Christmas from CalvaryChapel.com
Christian Living
God is Always Doing Something New
Christian Living
Elisabeth Elliot Part 1
Bible Study
The Remedy to DIY Faith (Part 3 of 4)