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Theology

Did Jesus Cast Aside His Deity In The Incarnation?

The passage of Philippians 2:1-11 seems to have been a source of contention for those on both sides of the orthodox fence, so to speak.…
Theology

Walking Wisely in a Moral Minefield: Thoughts on the Live-Action Beauty and the Beast

Once again controversy rages over a film. This time, a beloved children’s classic, Beauty and the Beast. Disney Studios' live-action film “updates” the tale with…
Theology

Critiquing Cessationism: The Gifts of the Spirit & the Church Today

In my last post in this series, I tried to offer a valid explanation of cessationism along with the primary points commonly held in support…
Theology
What is Faith?
Christian Living
The Real Saint Nick
Theology
Peccability VS Impeccability: Could Jesus Have Sinned?
Theology
The Divinity of Jesus & 5 Reasons it Matters
Christian Living
A Reminder of Grace on a Sunny Day
Christian Living
Jesus Offers A Greater Rest
Culture

What Should I Do? Response to the #MeToo Movement

One point seven million tweets in 85 countries, 90% within the first 48 hours. More than 12 million Facebook posts, comments and reactions exploding online…
Culture

Praying With People Online: Key Lessons I’ve Learned

Every day for the past year (since March of 2020) I have thought about what is meant when we say a "healthy church" while leading…
Culture

Disaster Relief Update

Disaster Relief Update In the last two days, Mercy Chefs has served 9,999 hot meals to the people of Pensacola and neighboring Foley Alabama. At…
Culture
Pray for Las Vegas
Culture
Year-End Review 2019!
Culture
Faith in a Level Zero Culture
Culture
The World We Impart: Fostering Racial Reconciliation in Our Churches
Culture
The Early Church: How Christianity Revolutionized the Depravity of Roman Culture
Culture
Four Practical Ways to Live Like Jesus In Election Season
Gospel

WIN: Jesus is Victorious

Forty days ago, Christians gathered all over the world to lament our human frailty and the inevitability of our own deaths, crying out together, “From…
Gospel

Practice Resurrection

Today (this weekend), people worldwide are remembering and celebrating the greatest event in human history- the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead! All human…
Gospel

Advent: The Holy Spirit

Part 3 of 3 * This article is adapted from a series of papers written for Western Seminary. To recap the previous articles in this…
Gospel
Gospel-Based Differentiated Unity
Gospel
Advent: The Father
Gospel
Why Reaching the Lost Should Cost Us Everything
Gospel
Proclaiming the Gospel According to Charles Spurgeon
Gospel
The Death of God
Gospel
Don’t Underestimate the Power of the Gospel
Ministry & Leadership

We Need a Better Word Than “Mission”

Like most pastors, I’ve read a fair share of leadership books. From Jim Collins to Patrick Lencioni to Ben Horowitz, along with their Christian counterparts…
Ministry & Leadership

Lessons in Leadership Part 3: Fearlessly Leading the Good Fight

Sometimes I think we forget as pastors and leaders that we have intentionally placed ourselves in the line of fire, the front of the battle—directly…
Ministry & Leadership

The Unique Command of the Great Commission: His Glory Among the Nations Part 2

Jeff Jackson is a workshop speaker for the 2018 Missions Conference, happening this week, January 2-5. Tune in to watch live! On more than one…
Ministry & Leadership
The Story of Horizonte Ensenada
Ministry & Leadership
What Is the Calvary Chapel View of Church Leadership?
Ministry & Leadership
What Can I Do with a Degree in Biblical Studies?
Ministry & Leadership
Biblical Femininity: God’s Unique Design for Women
Discipleship
Healing From Burnout
Announcements
Introducing: The Leadership Lessons Podcast
Discipleship

Family Before Ministry: Four Points for Maintaining Healthy Balance

We've had some big changes in my home recently. Our young boys have started at a new school, and my wife has gone back to…
Discipleship

Bridge Building + Creating a Disciple-Making Culture

Calvary Nexus just hosted a luncheon called a Connection Gathering attended by 89 leaders from Calvary Chapel and other like-minded evangelical churches from Los Angeles,…
Discipleship

Good Fear / Bad Fear — Understanding the Difference

Editor’s Note: This article was originally published on January 6, 2024. Phil and his wife Joy will be featured speakers at the CGN International Conference…
Christian Living
Discipleship In Every Season
Discipleship
Lessons I Learned from Marilyn’s Cancer
Discipleship
A Case for Leadership Coaching
Discipleship
The Tenacity of Amy Carmichael
Discipleship
Calvary Chapel Needs Scholars
Articles
When God Crushes Your Dreams … and Why It’s Good. (Lessons from Babel)
Christian Living

It’s Not About What You Ought to Do

Sometimes I feel trapped by the all the things I think I ought to do. I ought to do more; I ought to sin less.…
Christian Living

How Jesus Treats Women Struggling with Sexual Sin

In my last article, we left off with a few questions to ponder about our view toward lust. Whether we hold any double standards when…
Christian Living

Four Ways the Bible Encourages Creative Expression

God likes creativity. It’s possible to think He is merely a strict taskmaster in the sky, begrudging us any sort of enjoyment in life. But…
Christian Living
A Father’s Love: Drawing Near to God in a Distant World
Christian Living
Florence Nightingale Part 2
Christian Living
Three Hindrances That Need to Be Stripped From My Life
Christian Living
Why Wait For Marriage? (With Jon Keith and Jordan Aly) – A Discussion on dating and sexuality.
Christian Living
A Time of Lament
Christian Living
Jesus is the Truly Precious Treasure