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Theology

The God I Won’t Believe In: Facing Nine Common Barriers To Embracing Christianity

In 2019, I posted a poll online asking people to anonymously answer this question: How would you complete the sentence, “I could never believe in…
Theology

A Look at Authorial Intent in the Bible

There’s a joke that Christians here in Ukraine like to tell. One day, a pastor goes to visit a class in the children’s ministry at…
History & Holidays

Jesus: The Resurrection and Life

“I am the resurrection and the life.” —John 11:25 Jesus’ claim to be the resurrection and the life is so radical that it does not…
Culture
Can I attend my LGBT friend’s wedding?
Theology
How Being “Saved by Jesus” May Mean More than You Think
Christian Living
Diving Deeper into Doubts and Questions
Theology
A Discussion on the Biblical Theology of Israel Part 1
Theology
The Post-Apostolic Myth
Discipleship
Gossip & The Gospel
Culture

Faith and Politics: A Historical Christian Perspective Part 2

This article is part 2 of a 3 part series written by Michael Chaddick. You can find part 1 here: calvarychapel.flywheelsites.com In our previous article,…
Culture

Natural Disaster Prayer Update

Our prayers continue during this season of several natural disasters that have occurred. Mexico: Yesterday, local time, Mexico was hit with another 7.1 Magnitude earthquake,…
Culture

A Thousand Year Tug of War: The Marriage of Church and State

In many ways, the reign of Constantine over the Roman Empire was one of the most far reaching and influential in western history. One of…
Culture
The Link: Aaron Campbell Conversation, Preach in Biblical Fullness, God’s Plan for the Ages & More
Culture
Is the Church a Victim of Success, Deconstruction Stories, the Gospel in All Scripture & More
Culture
Ukraine: Resilience, Resolve and Refuge – A Testimony from Tanya Kotelenets
Culture
Joker in Our Culture: Thoughts on the Film
Culture
The Link: Missions 2020 Archives, Mental Health for Pastors, Sexual Revolution Worldview & More
Culture
A Conversation on Class, Culture, the Gospel, and Race
Gospel

From Pastors to Podcasts

Right now it seems as though the Church is changing in many dramatic ways, and it can feel a bit scary. The thing is, the…
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

Seven Moments That Demonstrate Global Missions Matter

When an individual Christian or the key leaders and members of a local church come to understand the bigger picture of God’s plan for humanity…
Gospel
Never Outgrow the Gospel
Gospel
The Throne Room of God – Comfort for a Troubled World
Gospel
The Real Meaning of Palm Sunday
Gospel
Church Planting Like Skateboarding
Gospel
Practice Resurrection
Gospel
Pierced by the Lord: Thoughts on Good Friday
Ministry & Leadership

Are Elder Boards Biblical? – A Historical/Scriptural Perspective

When looking for a New Testament model for church leadership in the early church, we find a plurality of elders. Nowhere in the New Testament…
Discipleship

A Calvary Chapel Perspective on Preaching

From the very beginning of Christianity the disciples of Jesus gathered for worship, prayer, community, evangelism, and the reading and teaching of God’s Word. It…
Gospel

Reframing the Gospel for the Nations in Our Neighborhoods

When Jesus told Mary that He wasn't inclined to intervene to rescue the honor and reputation of a family that was about to suffer the…
Ministry & Leadership
The Anonymity Of Pastoral Work
Ministry & Leadership
Advice for pastors and preachers on Easter sermons and more!
Ministry & Leadership
Life on Mission: Called, Equipped and Sent Part 1
Ministry & Leadership
Further Thoughts on Women in Ministry
Ministry & Leadership
Every Sermon Should Have A Purpose And A Point
Ministry & Leadership
Missionaries and the Wise Men from the East: Similarities That Can Bring Encouragement
Discipleship

Declaring His Glory Among the Nations: How Are We Doing? Part 1

According to Acts 1:3, from resurrection Sunday until He ascended to heaven, Jesus spent a total of 40 days with the apostles and disciples. Although…
Discipleship

Reflecting Grace and Truth

“And the Word became flesh and dwelt among us, and we beheld His glory, the glory as of the only begotten of the Father, full…
Discipleship

Seven Ways to Become a Person of God

"And the woman said to Elijah, 'Now I know that you are a man of God, and that the word of the LORD in your…
Discipleship
Women Called by God: Madeleine Barot from the WWII French Resistance
Discipleship
God Rejoices to Do Us Good
Discipleship
Bridging the Generational Gap in Our Churches
Discipleship
Finding Strength in the Benevolent Gaze of God
Discipleship
Intentional Relational Leadership: How to Develop Leaders in Real Life—Part 3
Discipleship
Communion Is a Family Affair
Christian Living

Thick Skin, Soft Heart

“Thick skin, soft heart.“ A good friend who pastors a church in a very different context and culture said this to me recently. In full…
Christian Living

Aimee Semple McPherson Part 1

Aimee Semple McPherson (1890-1944): Born the year Catherine Booth died, Aimee Semple McPherson was raised in the Salvation Army church and ministry. In fact, an…
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
Bible Reading: Quality or Quantity?
Christian Living
Corrie ten Boom Part 1: Women Worth Knowing
Christian Living
Why I Am Thankful for My Experience with Panic Attacks Part 1
Christian Living
Valuing Christian Community: Join Us at the CGN International Ministry Conference
Christian Living
Welcoming Ukraine: Stories of Refugees and Locals Coming Together to Heal
Christian Living
Would We Call Moses a Team Player Today?