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Gospel

Advent: The Son

Part 2 of 3 * This article is adapted from a series of papers written for Western Seminary. Continuing this three-part celebration of Advent, this…
Theology

The God I Won’t Believe In: Facing Nine Common Barriers To Embracing Christianity

In 2019, I posted a poll online asking people to anonymously answer this question: How would you complete the sentence, “I could never believe in…
Culture

Young People, Postmodernism, and How It Closes Their Eyes to Truth

In this episode, Aaron and Brian explore the way that postmodern thinking is currently effecting young people. As two former youth pastors, we have a…
Theology
Answering Tough Questions about CRT, LGBTQ Issues, and Spiritual Formation.
Theology
What is Over-Realized Eschatology?
Christian Living
Advent: Poverty and Glory
Theology
Does Education Make You Less Dependent on the Holy Spirit?
Christian Living
Exchanging Heaven for Here
Gospel
Advent: The Holy Spirit
Culture

Tom Brady’s Example of Understanding Our Deepest Purpose Part 1

Last Sunday's game was, by many accounts, either one of the best Super Bowls in recent memory, or perhaps the best ever (hard to argue…
Culture

Brooding Over Charlottesville

“With all thy getting, get understanding” (Proverbs 4:7).Last Saturday, smartphones around the world buzzed and brimmed with newsflashes surrounding all that unfolded at a white…
Culture

Relating the Gospel to Social Justice

At the center of the book of Micah, there’s a promise of a baby who would one day be king. But you, Bethlehem Ephrathah, though…
Culture
A Thousand Year Tug of War: The Marriage of Church and State
Culture
Trafficking Hope with Karl Marx
Culture
Kia Kaha Christchurch!!! – A Reflection
Culture
CA Wildfire Report: Please Pray
Culture
Why Stephen Fry is Wrong
Culture
To Kill A Mockingbird and the Hope of Racial Reconciliation
Gospel

The Middle East and the Mission of God

Persia in Prophecy As the Middle East conflict has heated up once again, many people are asking whether this is a fulfillment of Bible prophecy.…
Gospel

Knowing God

Originally published on Feb 17, 2014   "What were we made for? What aim should we set ourselves in life? What is the best thing…
Gospel

6 Reasons Why I Believe Jesus is God

There is much debate about who Jesus is. Some believe he was a good man or a great prophet. Others claim he was an angel…
Gospel
Friends Not Foes
Culture
A Tribute to Billy Graham
Gospel
The Gospel – How You Say it, Matters
Gospel
Facing Challenges in Evangelism & Discipleship in the 21st Century
Gospel
From Waiting to Witnessing
Gospel
What is “Gospel-Centered Renewal” and What Does It Mean for Life and Ministry?
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

The Crucial Factor for Effective Small Town Ministry

It's hard for me to believe that it’s been over five years since my wife and I moved our family to a small, rural, and…
Christian Living

Would We Call Moses a Team Player Today?

Moses is such an incredible person to look at in the scriptures that though I lack commonality with him, I find myself drawn to his…
Ministry & Leadership
How to Triple Your Church Leadership in a Year
Ministry & Leadership
How to Discover God’s Will in Every Situation
Ministry & Leadership
Exposing Truth: Engaging a New Generation with the Need for Expository Teaching
Announcements
Giving Tuesday!
Ministry & Leadership
Missions Conference 2020: The Church That God Plants
Ministry & Leadership
Lessons in Leadership Part 3: Fearlessly Leading the Good Fight
Discipleship

Vocation and Calling According to the Reformers

Editor’s Note: This is a repost of an article originally published here on February 27, 2019. One question I am sometimes asked is how a…
Discipleship

Are We Doing What God is Calling Us to Do?

Life moves very quickly, and it is easy to feel like we cannot keep up at times…especially when the New York pace dictates your part…
Discipleship

How to Defeat Four Giants of Terror

When was the last time you were overwhelmed? Last month? Last year? Earlier today? At this very moment?I have been reading in 2 Samuel 21:15-22:7,…
Christian Living
Should a Pastor Ever Say No When You Ask for Help?
Discipleship
What Happened in 2020 Has Served to Advance the Gospel
Discipleship
Angels Landing
Christian Living
The Power and Role of Just One Color—Part 3
Christian Living
Real Hope for the Depressed Soul – Part 3
Discipleship
Intentional Relational Leadership: How to Develop Leaders in Real Life—Part 2
Christian Living

Christmas: The Great Rescue Mission

For much of the culture at large, the true meaning of Christmas is almost totally lost. Most people think of Christmas sentimentally. A recent survey…
Christian Living

Travel: Good for the Soul?

Originally published in James Travis’ blog on July 29, 2023.   Living in Bahrain means that travel is an accepted part of life. We travel…
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
Merry Christmas from CalvaryChapel.com
Christian Living
There is Good in This Harsh Reality
Christian Living
Be Faithful to Your Calling
Christian Living
Authentic Christianity: Wired for Ekklesia
Christian Living
Real Hope for the Depressed Soul – Part 3
Christian Living
The Power and Role of Just One Color—Part 3