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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

FB Live Talk on Creativity & Theology

FB Live Discussion Enjoy this FB Live discussion with Thomas Terry, Scott Cunningham and J. Ryan Lister on creativity & theology, upcoming Canvas Conference and…
Theology

The Post-Apostolic Myth

The argument that the miraculous gifts of the Holy Spirit ceased when the canon of the twenty-seven books of the New Testament was completed is…
Gospel
The Throne Room of God – Comfort for a Troubled World
Theology
Finally, The Spiritual Battle
Christian Living
5 Reasons We Need the Old Testament
Theology
Digital Distractions: Five Spiritual & Physical Threats
History & Holidays
A Christian Perspective on Purim
Theology
ECCLESIOLOGY 101: The Necessity of the Holy Spirit and the Importance of Prophecy
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

Christ in Yom Kippur Part 2

Editor’s Note: Editor’s Note: This article was previously published on September 16, 2021. This year (2023), the 10th day of the Jewish month of Tishrei…
Culture

The Link: MLK, The Gospel and 2020, Flesh vs Spirit & More!

"Martin Luther King and His Partner in the Cause"– Desiring God"Behind a microphone and standing in front of a crowd, Martin Luther King Jr.’s gifts…
Culture
The Link: Conference Archives, the Gospel of Caesar, Scientific Authoritarianism & More
Culture
New Series – “Church Van” – With Hosts Riley Taylor & Jared Brian, Featuring Pastor Brian Brodersen
Culture
When Stars Fade: Kobe Bryant and the Gospel
Culture
Engaging with Real Deconstruction: A look at Exvangelical memes – With Dominic Done!
Culture
The Link: When the Church Apologizes, Inductive Bible Study Method, WLL 2020 & More
Culture
A Constitutional Crisis!
Gospel

The Gospel in HD: Transformation We Can See

What does the gospel look like in our lives? What happens when we embrace the truth of God’s salvation for us? In the ancient city…
Gospel

Evangelism for the Introvert

It’s safe to say that evangelism is on the Lord’s heart. When we pray, "May your kingdom come," I believe the Lord wants to impress…
Gospel

Why The Gospel Is Central

In past years there has been a re-emphasis and refocus on the centrality of the gospel. It's easy to notice how many organizations, books, conferences…
Gospel
Gospel-Based Differentiated Unity
Culture
Rural America Matters Too
Gospel
The King’s Crown
Gospel
Seven Moments That Demonstrate Global Missions Matter
Gospel
The Bible is About Jesus
Gospel
Don’t Underestimate the Power of the Gospel
Ministry & Leadership

Co-laborers or Competition? Calvary Chapel & Other Church Planting Movements

Like it or not, when something you’ve done for a long time becomes the mainstream, you are not viewed as the trendsetter, but just another…
Ministry & Leadership

How Does CGN Support Women in Ministry Leadership?

Since one of the roles of CGN as a network is to provide care and coaching for those in ministry leadership, what is CGN doing…
Ministry & Leadership

What Does It Mean to Teach “the Whole Counsel of God”?

In Acts 20:26 Paul the Apostle tells the leaders of the Ephesian church that he innocent of their blood because, during his time in Ephesus,…
Ministry & Leadership
The Importance of Vision Casting in Ministry
Ministry & Leadership
Quarantine Discipleship: Three Online Ways to Stay Engaged as the Church
Discipleship
Lessons in Leadership Part 1: Who is in Charge of Your Church?
Ministry & Leadership
An Open Letter to Pastors and Ministry Leaders: Pastoring Contrasted with Being a Missionary
Ministry & Leadership
Why International Missions are Vital to the Church Today
Ministry & Leadership
God is in Seattle: A Compelling Interview with Pastor Wayne Taylor
Discipleship

Make a Move: Discovering the Better Life God has for You

“We gotta get outta this place” — The Animals “I thought happiness was Lubbock Texas in my rearview mirror.” — Mac Davis “Let us press…
Discipleship

Let’s Talk About Your Marriage

I’m concerned about your marriage. I’m not suggesting that anything is wrong with it, but I do know that sometimes marriage issues sneak up on…
Articles

Iron Sharpening Iron

One often-quoted Bible verse that speaks of the benefit of living in community with other believers comes from Proverbs: “As iron sharpens iron, so a person…
Discipleship
Sin and Sympathy: The Temptation of Jesus and Your Battle with Sin
Discipleship
How to Overcome Fiery Words of Anger
Discipleship
What Is Hatred For?
Christian Living
Real Hope for the Depressed Soul – Part 3
Discipleship
Why You Should Not Take Offense
Discipleship
Tonic Masculinity (Titus 2:2)
Bible Study

5 Ways the Holy Spirit Leads Believers in the Book of Acts

One of the great distinctives of Calvary Chapel is our conviction that the Holy Spirit still leads His people. We talk about being “led by…
Christian Living

The Surprising Wonders of God our Good Father

God is eager to surprise us with his wonders when we pray radically to love radically. We need to pray with great anticipation, radical expectation…
Christian Living

‘Tis the Season to Be Vulnerable

Christmas time is often marked by cards with perfect family pictures on the cover. Everyone smiling, everyone wearing cute Christmas sweaters. The perfect family on…
Christian Living
Close Encounters of the Disastrous Kind
Christian Living
While We Wait: Being the Church During Lockdown
Christian Living
From the Christmas Tree to the Tree of Calvary: The Meaning Behind Advent
Christian Living
Exchanging Heaven for Here
Christian Living
I Break Everything – Getting Put Back Together After Falling Apart
Christian Living
Christmas and the Incarnation of Christ