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Theology

Unity is Rare: Psalm 133

"Strive together for the sake of the Gospel" (Philippians 1:27). "This is My command; Love each other" (John 15:17). God is love, but he doesn’t…
Theology

Why the Virgin Birth is Essential to Christianity

Mary spoke these words, perplexed by the news the angel gave her, “How can this be, since I do not know not a man?” People…
Christian Living

The Transforming Power of Grace in Romans 6:1-14

While reflecting on Romans 6:1-14—a passage worth revisiting regularly—I found a profound answer to the problem of sin: the transforming power of grace. Paul begins…
Theology
Grace: The Anti-Karma
Theology
Worship: Participation in the Trinity
Podcasts
Is God Allowing Suffering Just as Bad as Him Causing It?
Theology
Have You Forgotten the Immutability of God? Part 3
Theology
When We Like God, But Don’t Know Jesus
Theology
Understanding Cessationism: The Gifts of the Spirit & the Church Today
Culture

Why Juneteenth is Important for All Christians

Why should Juneteenth be important for all Christians? Before we consider the answer, a brief history lesson will be helpful. What is Juneteenth? Juneteenth (June…
Culture

Marriage by Design: Understanding the Bible’s Perspective on Homosexuality

Issues related to homosexuality have become primary in the conversation and witness of the Christian church. Countless books, debates, and even denominational factions have sprung…
Christian Living

Vincent under the Starry Night of His Calling

Calling and desire, though close in emotional intensity, aren’t the same thing. I’ve known people come to serve with all the proper credentials, with holy…
Culture
Modern Slavery & the Fight for Human Dignity
Culture
Hope in Troubling Times: Peace within the Global Pandemic
Culture
Subversive Radicalism: Response to the London Attack
Culture
Injustice, Deconstruction, & El Roi
Culture
Christ in Yom Kippur Part 1
Culture
The Early Church: How Christianity Revolutionized the Depravity of Roman Culture
Gospel

Don’t Underestimate the Power of the Gospel

The Gospel is the "good news" concerning who Christ is and what He has accomplished. It is the power of God to redeem sinful humanity,…
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…
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…
Gospel
A Box with a Lid: The Shared Fate of John Chrysostom and the Gospel
Gospel
The Death of God
Gospel
Reframing the Gospel for the Nations in our Neighborhoods Part 3
Gospel
Advent: The Father
Gospel
The Essentials of Gospel Proclamation
Gospel
Women Called by God: Helen Roseveare
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…
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

Re:Engage 2014 Church Planting Conference

Church planting has been a part of Calvary Chapel’s core code since early in it’s history. It is true, it was not due to intentionality…
Ministry & Leadership
Church Van E03-Brian Brodersen Part 3
Ministry & Leadership
Calvary Chapel University Admissions
Ministry & Leadership
Calvary Chapel Bible College Israel
Ministry & Leadership
Three Keys to Effectively Launching Your Church Plant
Ministry & Leadership
8 Ways to Develop a Women’s Ministry
Ministry & Leadership
Women in Ministry: What CGN Churches Believe
Discipleship

A Life Rearranged: An Important Lesson Learned in Nicaragua

Descending into Managua, I peered through the plane’s window at Lake Managua, looking quite serene from above. Nicaragua is a land of stark contrasts. The…
Discipleship

Holiness = Doing Justice

I’m an optimist. Which might surprise people who think I’m a Seattle-type emo cynic who listens to obscure music and watches depressing movies all the…
Discipleship

The Early Church: Trial by Fire

When Jesus ascended into heaven after His resurrection, He told His disciples, “You shall be witnesses to Me in Jerusalem, and in all Judea and…
Discipleship
The Wiles of the Devil: Fear
Discipleship
Make a Move: Discovering the Better Life God has for You
Discipleship
How to Turn a Church Visitor into a Disciple
Discipleship
God Renews His People with the Word (Nehemiah 8)
Discipleship
How to Respond when You become a Public Piñata
Discipleship
The Early Church: How Christianity Revolutionized Work Ethic
Christian Living

The Inevitability of Suffering

In this new covenant, make sure to read the fine print. Sometimes, cars explode. That’s what a fireman told me after putting out the conflagration…
Christian Living

WHY SHOULD I WAIT FOR THE LORD ANY LONGER?

“Why should I wait for the Lord any longer?” This is a question King Jehoram of Israel asks during a long lasting and grueling siege…
Christian Living

Where to Find Wisdom

I love the book of Job. I am so glad that God included it in the Bible. Its wisdom and raw gritty honesty about suffering…
Christian Living
Five Slippery Steps to Spiritual Compromise from the Church of Pergamum
Christian Living
There is Good in This Harsh Reality
Christian Living
How Can I Understand Sacrifice in a Self-Promoting World?
Christian Living
How Do We Understand God’s Glory?
Christian Living
Seven Principles for Cross-Cultural Impact
Christian Living
God is Always Doing Something New