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Discipleship

Calvary Chapel Needs Scholars

Chuck Smith famously proclaimed that God does not call the trained; he trains the called. Like many Calvary Pastors, I owe much of my ministry…
Theology

The Gifts: Defined and Referenced

Word of wisdom- A word of wisdom comes when critical issues arise and important decisions must be made. It is a wise word that is…
Theology

Complicit Spiritual Warfare: An Observation from Job

The power of the spoken word can have effects that outlast physical experiences. A few words of encouragement can help us overcome horrendous trials. But…
History & Holidays
Yom Kippur — The Day of Atonement
Christian Living
The Real Saint Nick
Christian Living
Saul, the Spear, and the Disarmed Rulers: a Literary Motif
History & Holidays
Passover and the Cup of Redemption: A Journey from Slavery to Freedom
Theology
3 Reasons Dispensationalism has Lost Appeal for Young Leaders
Culture
Relating the Gospel to Social Justice
Culture

The Link: Marijuana, 1,000+ Committed to Christ, Religious Liberty & More

"Best of Series: Marijuana and Christians"– CalvaryChapel.com"On this 'Best Of' episode, Pastor Brian Brodersen and toxicologist Dr. Lu Wing discuss legalized Marijuana, the cultural questions…
Culture

Disability, Worth, & The Unborn’s Right To Life

On this rebroadcasted episode of the Irish-Christian podcast Vox Hibernia, pastor Mike Neglia discusses some tough topics with guests Mary and Abigail. They talk about…
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
Hope for the Tainted Heart
Announcements
Why You Should Watch “Jesus Revolution”
Culture
Responding with Wisdom to the Ferguson Tragedy
Culture
The Link: Google Searches for Prayer, Church Response to the Virus, Bart Ehrman & More
Culture
The World We Impart: Fostering Racial Reconciliation in Our Churches
Christian Living
Discouragement and Bieber
Gospel

A Secured Tomb Couldn’t Stop the Resurrected Christ

Many times during the years of His earthly ministry, Jesus promised that He would rise from the dead (John 2:18-22; Matthew 12:39-40; 16:21). His enemies…
Culture

The Music of Hope and the Gospel

Located in Western Ukraine, the city of Ternopil has been mostly untouched by the Russian invasion. In the midst of the chaos of war, Ternopil…
Gospel

Advent: The Son

Part 2 of 3 * This article is adapted from a series of papers written for Western Seminary. Continuing this three-part celebration of Advent, this…
Articles
The Man Of War
Gospel
WIN: Jesus is Victorious
Culture
A Conversation on Class, Culture, the Gospel, and Race
Gospel
Church Planting Like Skateboarding
Gospel
The Gospel in HD: Transformation We Can See
Gospel
Reframing the Gospel for the Nations That Are Now in Our Neighborhoods Part 1
Ministry & Leadership

Calvary Global Network: Points on Successful Church Planting

Nothing excites me more than to see new churches planted. New churches mean souls being saved, lives being changed, God being worshiped, more churches being…
Culture

Government Intimidation of Pastors in Houston Texas? A Christian Response

Today I woke up to find a Fox News Opinion piece by Todd Starnes explaining that a group of pastors in Houston, TX have had…
Articles

3 Keys to Reduce Worry + Frustration

I have learned through decades of ministry experience, Bible learning and teaching, and life experience that Jesus’ followers are not immune to adversity or feelings…
Ministry & Leadership
Critical Elements of Biblical Preaching Part 3
Ministry & Leadership
Church Planting in Another Country.
Ministry & Leadership
Are Elder Boards Biblical? – A Historical/Scriptural Perspective
Ministry & Leadership
Criticism and the Worship Leader
Ministry & Leadership
Your Lifeline in the Midst of the Junk of Life
Ministry & Leadership
We Need a Better Word Than “Mission”
Discipleship

Recovering the Lost Art of Conversation

One of the most meaningful, worthwhile things in the world is on the verge of extinction. If it were a rare breed of bird, many…
Discipleship

How to Respond when You become a Public Piñata

Jesus said that the servant is not above the master, and if our Master is Jesus, then we should expect to be both criticized and…
Christian Living

The Power of God’s Word

James 1:21-25 teaches one of the most important goals of spending time in God’s Word—we should seek to be changed by it. This passage compares…
Discipleship
The What and Why of Discipleship
Discipleship
Bridge Building + Creating a Disciple-Making Culture
Discipleship
When God has a Plan
Christian Living
The Word Made Flesh: How Scripture Anchored My Soul through Stormy Trials
Discipleship
God’s Greater Sacrifice & the Christian’s Service
Discipleship
Jesus Ministers to Us in Grace and Truth, Even When We Fail
Christian Living

How Do You Handle Betrayal?

Betrayal is like a shadow and tense music in a horror film. It fills us with anxiety and clouds our lives with its presence. Sometimes…
Christian Living

How Elisabeth Elliot Helped Me Propose to My Wife

The news of Elisabeth Elliot going to be with the Lord has caused many to reflect on how her ministry has blessed them, experienced largely…
Christian Living

Are You Praying with Honesty?

I was driving alone in the car, and I was thankful for the solitude. The silence was like an old friend I hadn’t seen in…
Christian Living
I Invited My Trans Friend to My Baptism
Christian Living
Keeping the Main thing the Main Thing
Christian Living
When Christmas Doesn’t Feel Merry: How the Real Story Meets Us in Every Season
Christian Living
From the Christmas Tree to the Tree of Calvary: The Meaning Behind Advent
Christian Living
Herzl, Dreyfus, and Antisemitism Today
Christian Living
Saul, the Spear, and the Disarmed Rulers: a Literary Motif