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Christian Living

A Holiday to the Unknown God

“What therefore you worship as unknown, this I proclaim to you.” (Acts 17:23) So begins Paul’s address to the educated crowd at the Areopagus in…
Theology

For the Card-carrying New Calvinist

Recently I came across an episode of the Ask Pastor John podcast series from Desiring God on the topic of New Calvinism. As a fan…
Theology

Unicorns, Lucky Charms & False Prophecy

A few years ago, I had an opportunity to counsel a friend who had received an alleged prophetic word. The prophecy was comically out of…
Christian Living
My Christmas Theology Was Formed by Bing Crosby
Christian Living
The Difference Between Imitating and Mimicking and Why It’s Important
Theology
The Transforming Truth and Grace of Jesus
Theology
Drifting from Dispensationalism: Addressing the Factors
Theology
Strange Fire Friendly Fire
Theology
Does Hell Really Exist?
Culture

Hope for America, Stop Praying for Stuff, Five Keys to Effective Preaching & More

"The Hope for America is the Church"– Thinke"Do we want to see our land healed? God is saying, 'It starts with My people.' Christians need…
Culture

Questions About Systemic Racism, With Benjamin Morrison

On this week's episode, Aaron sits down with Pastor Benjamin Morrison to discuss two articles he wrote for CalvaryChapel.com about the issue of systemic racism.…
Culture

How to Help Victims of Sex Trafficking

Editors note: The CGN team wanted to take this opportunity to introduce our audience to Tommy Green and his organization "Run Against Traffic," which does…
Culture
Thoughts on the Sutherland Springs First Baptist Church Shooting
Christian Living
Marriage in the COVID-19 Age
Culture
Tom Brady’s Example of Understanding Our Deepest Purpose Part 1
Culture
The Link: Cool Christianity, CGN Church Relief Fund Update, School of Worship & More
Culture
Relating the Gospel to Social Justice
Culture
Pray for Florida
Gospel

From Waiting to Witnessing

In 1992, I sat in a classroom at the School of Ministry at Calvary Chapel Costa Mesa. Every Friday morning, Pastor Chuck Smith would walk…
Gospel

Easter: Further Meditations for This Weekend

“Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ! According to his great mercy, he has caused us to be born again to…
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
Why The Gospel Is Central
Gospel
Reframing the Gospel for the Nations in our Neighborhoods Part 3
Gospel
A Box with a Lid: The Shared Fate of John Chrysostom and the Gospel
Gospel
Knowing God
Discipleship
The Church & Victims of Depression
Gospel
Why Was Good Friday So Good?
Culture

The Link: Google Searches for Prayer, Church Response to the Virus, Bart Ehrman & More

"Rhythms for Life: Google Searches for Prayer, Facing our Fears and How Jesus Taught us to Pray"– Reality Church London"Why are people searching the internet…
Ministry & Leadership

Calvary Chapel Bible College Israel

Pray and consider a semester at our Calvary Chapel Bible College campus in Israel. There are two programs available to choose from: 1. Jerusalem: Located…
Christian Living

Preaching for a Price: The High Cost of Tainted Motives

My first job was at Calvary Chapel Costa Mesa. I filed invoices, filled paper in copy machines, and learned the ins and outs of data…
Ministry & Leadership
Highs and Lows of Christian Ministry
Ministry & Leadership
How a Father’s Words Shape Their Child’s Life
Announcements
URGENT: Calvary Chapel missionaries need help after missile strikes knock out power in Ukraine!
Discipleship
Does Love-Fueled Ministry Exist?
Christian Living
How to Rejoice Always in Ministry
Articles
The Benefit of Unity at CGN (Psalm 133)
Discipleship

Youth Ministry

“So I will praise You on the mountain / And I will praise You when the mountain’s in my way You’re the summit where my…
Discipleship

Why I’m Called to Serve My City

I decided to run for a seat on the Oxnard City Council in the recent midterm elections, after it became clear that was what God’s…
Discipleship

True Repentance Requires A Broken Heart

As Christians, it is easy for us to come to God only when we want to escape the consequences of our sin, rather than coming…
Discipleship
When God has a Plan
Discipleship
Holiness = Doing Justice
Discipleship
How to Win in Spiritual Warfare
Discipleship
Calvary Chapel Needs Scholars
Discipleship
The What and Why of Discipleship
Culture
Doubt and Faith of Our Time
Christian Living

Estrangement is Rising in America: A Christian Response

On a recent Sunday morning, a woman in our congregation approached me with a prayer request. Her adult daughter had refused to visit home during…
Christian Living

Be Faithful to Your Calling

Almost a year ago there was a need for a new youth worship leader, and therefore I was thrust into a whole new world. I…
Christian Living

Understanding the Difference Between Abiding & Abounding

I don't know how I did it. How did I somehow change the word "abound" into "abide?" Allow me to revel in either God's ability…
Christian Living
Christina Moir Forsyth: Women Worth Knowing
Christian Living
The Power and Role of Just One Color—Part 3
Christian Living
Close Encounters of the Disastrous Kind
Christian Living
5 Essentials for Effective Christian Parenting
Christian Living
Looking to Jesus — Part 2 of 2
Christian Living
The Ultimate Missionary Care Package (Part 1 of a Series)