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Theology

The Case for Premillennialism

Premillennialism teaches that Jesus will physically return to the earth where He will reign for a literal one thousand year period. The major contrasting view…
Theology

3 Reasons Dispensationalism has Lost Appeal for Young Leaders

In my last post I noted the beginning of a shift in the way younger evangelicals, and specifically those connected with Calvary Chapel, viewed eschatological…
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
Evidence for the Resurrection: The Nature of Christ’s Resurrected Physical Body
Theology
Walking Wisely in a Moral Minefield: Thoughts on the Live-Action Beauty and the Beast
Theology
Theological Continuationist Practical Cessationist
Podcasts
Does God Cause Evil and Suffering? – ft Gerry Breshears and John Piper
Theology
What is the Trinity?
Culture
The Dangers of Postmodernism
Christian Living

Content In Christ Alone – Contentment In The Midst Of Quarantine (Pt 2)

What does scripture say about contentment? How can we find contentment in Jesus alone? And how can we be satisfied when God changes our plans?…
Culture

How Can We Be A Light In A Politically Divided World? (With Scott Curran) | Tough Questions For The Current Crisis Miniseries P4

2020 has been a politically charged year. Between COVID 19, the upcoming election debates about health and safety vs. rights and religious freedom; and now…
Culture

Christianity & Culture Series: Christianity, Liberty & the Rule of Law

“Where the Spirit of the Lord is, there is liberty” (2 Corinthians 3:17). Dedicated to Charlotte BeveridgeSchool of LawUniversity of Sussex The freedom and rights…
Culture
What is Revival, Nietzsche Was Right, Harriet Tubman & More
Culture
A Gospel Response to Racial Injustice
Culture
Resettling Refugees: A Few Observations and a Few Questions
Culture
The Music of Hope and the Gospel
Culture
N.T. Wright on Crucifixion, “Eyes That Seen Plenty,” Is God Allowing Suffering & More
Culture
The Link: 09.03.2019
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…
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…
Gospel

Mecca Moslems vs. Medina Moslems

Many find it confusing that in some places the Quran encourages peace, and in others it says to “kill the infidels.” The Quran was not…
Gospel
Persecution Will End
Gospel
What Exactly is Spiritual Thriving?
Gospel
The Gospel in HD: Transformation We Can See
Gospel
Evangelism for the Introvert
Christian Living
Evangelism During a Pandemic? – with Joel Turner
Gospel
Never Outgrow the Gospel
Discipleship

Pastoral Ministry: The Balance Between Study & Family

There is a time for study. It’s one of the benefits of pastoring or teaching the Bible in any capacity. My favorite part has always…
Culture

Nick Foles’ Example of Understanding Our Deepest Purpose Part 2

Last Thursday the city of Philadelphia welcomed home, for the first time ever, their Super Bowl champion Philadelphia Eagles. Somewhere between 700,000 and 2,000,000 people…
Gospel

Proclaiming the Gospel According to Charles Spurgeon

THE BOOK A few months ago, I decided to reread Spurgeon's classic work, The Soul Winner. Like most people, my view is that anything Spurgeon…
Ministry & Leadership
10-Minute Seminary: Phil Metzger on Church Planting
Ministry & Leadership
Study: 10-Minute Seminary: David Guzik on Sermon Prep
Ministry & Leadership
How to Triple Your Church Leadership in a Year
Ministry & Leadership
Critical Elements of Biblical Preaching Part 3
Ministry & Leadership
Q&A Interview with Pam Markey of CCBC Europe
Ministry & Leadership
Things That Matter: The Pastor as a Contender
Discipleship

Am I Expecting Too Much from My Church? Part 1

God uses the local church as a powerful instrument for a believer’s spiritual growth and maturity. The early church was a simple model where believers…
Discipleship

God’s Greater Sacrifice & the Christian’s Service

“Then Noah built an altar to the LORD and took some of every clean animal and some of every clean bird and offered burnt offerings…
Discipleship

Belle Patrick: A Kind of Missionary

Perhaps you have heard of reluctant missionaries and pioneer missionaries, but have you ever heard of “a kind of missionary?” This was Patrick Collinson’s description…
Discipleship
Five Points on Our Need for Community
Discipleship
Intentional Relational Leadership: How to Develop Leaders in Real Life—Part 3
Discipleship
The Early Church: How Christianity Revolutionized Work Ethic
Discipleship
The Wiles of the Devil
Culture
War in Ukraine: A Year of Abiding Grace
Christian Living
How to Be a Good American Christian: 7 Keys for Balancing Patriotism & Faith
Christian Living

The Difference Between Imitating and Mimicking and Why It’s Important

One of the joys of parenthood is taking your kids to the park. I’ve always enjoyed watching children interact with each other and those they…
Christian Living

The Sobering Gift of Leadership

Jeff Jackson will be a workshop speaker at the 2017 Pastors & Leaders Conference, happening in 7 DAYS! Visit pastorsconference.calvarychapel.flywheelsites.com for more information or to…
Christian Living

Love and the New Humanism

There is a bridge in Paris that joins the Louvre on the right bank of the Seine River with the Academy of Les Beaux Arts…
Christian Living
Who Determines What Mercy Looks Like?
Christian Living
Why Wait For Marriage? (With Jon Keith and Jordan Aly) – A Discussion on dating and sexuality.
Christian Living
Don’t Give into the Stronghold of Fear and Uncertainty
Christian Living
There is Good in This Harsh Reality
Christian Living
Parenting, Perseverance, and God’s Love
Christian Living
Does Education Make You Less Dependent on the Holy Spirit?