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Discipleship

Finding Strength in the Benevolent Gaze of God

Last November, I wrote an article about knowing God as a conventional relationship. I developed an idea from John Frame that describes how profound our…
Theology

The Transforming Truth and Grace of Jesus

The Apostle John wrote the words, “For the law was given through Moses, but grace and truth came through Jesus Christ” (John 1:17). The Apostle…
Podcasts

Is God Allowing Suffering Just as Bad as Him Causing It?

When God made the world, he called it good... and yet when we look at the world today, a lot of times it doesn't really…
Theology
A Second Look at the Third Person of the Trinity
Theology
Whose Spin on Christianity is Better?
Theology
For the Card-carrying New Calvinist
Christian Living
5 Reasons We Need the Old Testament
Culture
The Dangers of Postmodernism
Christian Living
The Real Saint Nick
Culture

Mission Drift, Political Extremes, and Wisdom in the Negative World – Mike Doyle

To listen to the podcast, click below. In a cultural moment that is growing hostile towards the Church, it's becoming easier than ever for Christians…
Culture

The Link: Preaching Jonah with Anthony J. Carter, Trust the Bible, White Fragility, & More

"Creation Fest On Air Begins Monday at 8 PM!"– CalvaryChapel.com"We are happy to announce that we will be partnering with Creation Fest UK with this…
Culture

Avoiding the Trap of Conspiracy Theory Christianity

Because God loves us, we can love God and love people! Can you think of anything more profound than this vertical and horizontal love that…
Culture
The Link: Crossing Cultures Podcast, Uncontroversial Topics with Tim Keller, Challenges of Church Succession & More
Culture
The Link: Conference Archives, the Gospel of Caesar, Scientific Authoritarianism & More
Culture
“The Lord Bless Thee:” Remembering Pastor Chuck
Culture
Relief for fire victims in Paradise, CA
Culture
Engaging with Real Deconstruction: A look at Exvangelical memes – With Dominic Done!
Culture
The Link: Ravi Zacharias, Equality Act, Ancient Creedal Christianity & More
Gospel

To Kill or to Crown Jesus?

Jesus said He would be crucified. "And as Moses lifted up the serpent in the wilderness, so must the Son of Man be lifted up,…
Gospel

The Real Meaning of Palm Sunday

This article originally appeared on calvarychapel.flywheelsites.com on April 13, 2014. When Jesus came into Jerusalem on what we call Palm Sunday, you could say that…
Gospel

What Exactly is Spiritual Thriving?

Everyone is focused on improving themselves during the COVID-19 crisis, but how does that work spiritually? Most people think of adding a lot of spiritual…
Gospel
Seven Moments That Demonstrate Global Missions Matter
Gospel
Meditations on Good Friday
Gospel
Reframing the Gospel for the Nations That Are Now in Our Neighborhoods Part 1
Gospel
Why The Gospel Is Central
Gospel
Reframing the Gospel for the Nations in our Neighborhoods Part 3
Gospel
Advent: The Father
Ministry & Leadership

How to Give an Altar Call Part 1

In a post last week, I tried to show that the idea behind what is commonly called an altar call - a preacher's invitation for…
Announcements

URGENT: Calvary Chapel missionaries need help after missile strikes knock out power in Ukraine!

Hello Church friends and family. I am writing on behalf of the CGN Ukraine team, letting you know of some very urgent needs! I have…
Christian Living

A Time of Lament

We find ourselves living at a time of great fear, sorrow and disappointment. Many of us are faced with dilemmas that we never expected, like…
Ministry & Leadership
The Need for Blessing Leaders
Ministry & Leadership
Critical Elements of Biblical Preaching – pt1
Ministry & Leadership
Life & Leadership Lessons with Nate Holdridge
Gospel
Never Outgrow the Gospel
Christian Living
While We Wait: Being the Church During Lockdown
Ministry & Leadership
The True Tragedy of a Divided Church
Discipleship

5 Preaching Tips from the Apostle Paul

Preaching is the act of proclaiming God’s word to people. In evangelism, it announces God’s good news about Jesus and His salvation. In edification, it…
Discipleship

Weak Men Weak Excuses

Years ago I ran into a man at a retreat that I hadn't seen for quite a while...As we sat down across from each other…
Discipleship

Jesus Ministers to Us in Grace and Truth, Even When We Fail

“And the Word became flesh, and dwelt among us, and we beheld His glory, glory as of the only begotten from the Father, full of…
Christian Living
The Power of God’s Word
Discipleship
The Gift of the Presence We Don’t Deserve
Discipleship
Why Is God Allowing Evil? Eight Principles to Consider During the Current Global Pandemic
Discipleship
The What and Why of Discipleship
Discipleship
Intentional Relational Leadership: How to Develop Leaders in Real Life
Discipleship
Belle Patrick: A Kind of Missionary
Christian Living

Fine Tuning for the New Year

Having been born on December 31st has always made New Years doubly significant. It is very personally the start of a new year for me.…
Christian Living

The Glory of Hardship

My mom’s 2023 wasn’t exactly a great year for her. In January, she had what was supposed to be a routine back surgery. This set…
Christian Living

A Secret to Not Fear

"Be on the alert, stand firm in the faith, act like men, be strong. Let all that you do be done in love" (1 Corinthians…
Christian Living
God is Always Doing Something New
Christian Living
A Time of Lament
Bible Study
“Helping People See Clearly: Why Study Bibles Still Matter” — Expositors Collective’s Conversation with David Guzik
Christian Living
Good News for Zechariah and for Us
Christian Living
Social Media: Distraction or Gospel Opportunity?
Christian Living
Where Did the Word “Refugee” Originate?