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Discipleship

Communion Is a Family Affair

Do you remember the first time you took communion? I remember pretending to close my eyes and secretly watching everyone around me. I had no…
Theology

7 Reasons Jesus had to Die

We believe there is a plan and a destiny for every life, but that was true of Jesus in a way unlike anyone else. As…
Theology

Understanding Cessationism: The Gifts of the Spirit & the Church Today

“Speaking in tongues is demonic.” “Speaking in tongues is the evidence of Spirit baptism.” “The gift of prophecy ceased in the life of the church…
Culture
Can I attend my LGBT friend’s wedding?
Articles
When God Crushes Your Dreams … and Why It’s Good. (Lessons from Babel)
Theology
The God I Won’t Believe In: Facing Nine Common Barriers To Embracing Christianity
Theology
CGN Statement on Women in Ministry Leadership
Theology
Drifting from Dispensationalism: Addressing the Factors
Theology
Finally, The Spiritual Battle
Articles

How Strongholds Threaten a Biblical Worldview

I have often written about the need for a genuinely biblical framework for all of life.1 The challenge, of course, is with that word genuinely.…
Culture

“Loving Your Enemies” by Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.

Remembering Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. today. Aaron Campbell, one of our Executive Team Leaders, has written an article titled, "Reverend Dr. Martin Luther…
Culture

The Link: Lecrae, History of Evangelicalism, Bryan Stevenson & More

"Bryan Stevenson: How We Arrived Here"– YouTube Originals"Bryan Stevenson of the Equal Justice Initiative shares his thoughts on how we arrived at this moment and…
Culture
The World We Impart: Fostering Racial Reconciliation in Our Churches
Culture
Tribute to J.I. Packer
Culture
Why Wait for Marriage, CA and Covid Restrictions, Mental Health & More
Culture
Thanksgiving: A Time to Feel; a Time to Heal
Culture
The Link: 2021 Missions Conference, Teaching Messianic Prophecies to Teenagers, The Thrill of Hope Advent & More
Culture
The Link: Where is God in a Coronavirus World, Spirit-led Teaching Webinar, Women You Worth Knowing Podcast & More
Gospel

Facing Challenges in Evangelism & Discipleship in the 21st Century

Patrick Johnstone, author of Operation World, will be our keynote speaker for the 2018 Global Missions Conference, happening January 2-5. Registration for the conference is…
Announcements

Announcing The Cultivate Church Planter’s Program

Are you ready to answer the call of church planting?  The Gospel is the hope of the world, and the world needs more Gospel-centered churches.…
Gospel

Church Planting Like Skateboarding

In the Protestant West, we’ve come to see church planting as a mainstream activity for Christians. But I wonder. As we enter an area with…
Culture
A Response To Jordan Peterson from a Protestant Christian Pastor
Christian Living
Evangelism During a Pandemic? – with Joel Turner
Gospel
The Death of God
Gospel
Why Reaching the Lost Should Cost Us Everything
Gospel
God and Social Justice
Gospel
Practice Resurrection
Ministry & Leadership

Navigating Through Church Splits | Tony Clark

The Leadership Collective podcast is a roundtable discussion with seasoned pastors, focusing on the nuts and bolts issues of ministry. Each month, we tackle the…
Gospel

Facing Challenges in Evangelism & Discipleship in the 21st Century

Patrick Johnstone, author of Operation World, will be our keynote speaker for the 2018 Global Missions Conference, happening January 2-5. Registration for the conference is…
Ministry & Leadership

Critical Elements of Biblical Preaching Part 3

Recently I wrote a short piece describing what I believe is an important part of being a good expository preacher or teacher - the ability…
Ministry & Leadership
Similarities Between Esther and Local Churches
Discipleship
Worship & Discipleship
Ministry & Leadership
Why Jesus Commands Us to Do the Impossible
Ministry & Leadership
The Unique Command of the Great Commission: His Glory Among the Nations Part 2
Christian Living
Preaching for a Price: The High Cost of Tainted Motives
Gospel
Reframing the Gospel for the Nations That Are Now in Our Neighborhoods Part 1
Discipleship

Treasures from a Life Lived Under God’s Word

I grew up at Calvary Chapel of Costa Mesa under the teaching of Pastor Chuck Smith. I didn’t realize at the time how fortunate I…
Discipleship

Standing Firm in a Hostile Culture

A Sure Foundation “Here I stand; I can do no other, so help me God." These are the now infamous words uttered by Martin Luther…
Discipleship

When God has a Plan

My family and I recently returned from a medical mission trip to Haiti. We met a special person who changed our lives. His name was…
Discipleship
Worship Leader Must Do’s
Discipleship
To The Christian Who Has Lost Their Passion – Resist Apathy pt3
Discipleship
Why Is God Allowing Evil? Eight Principles to Consider During the Current Global Pandemic
Articles
When God Crushes Your Dreams … and Why It’s Good. (Lessons from Babel)
Discipleship
Now Let Me Burn Out For God: The Life of Henry Martyn
Discipleship
The Paradox of Spiritual Sleepiness
Christian Living

Women Deal With Lust Too

Trust is important to me. It’s something I value in all of my friendships, and something I sought when making friends growing up. In high…
Christian Living

How to Engage Your Kids Spiritually in 2015

Some children start pulling away from spiritual pursuits as they get older. They might not want to pray at dinner, seem to endure church, and…
Christian Living

Real Christians Can’t Watch the Oscars…or Can They?

It’s that time of year again! On February 28, 2016, the rich and the famous will descend in mass upon the Dolby Theater in Hollywood,…
Christian Living
Florence Nightingale Part 2
Christian Living
Merry Christmas from CalvaryChapel.com
Christian Living
How to Trample Three Lies Screaming at You
Christian Living
The Power and Role of Just One Color—Part 2
Christian Living
A Paradigm for Christian Education
Christian Living
Why Mentorship Matters