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Calvary Chapel started as a non-denominational Christian church founded in 1961 in Costa Mesa, California, which in the wake of a move of the Holy Spirit, grew into an international family of over 1700 churches around the world.

This site exists to equip, encourage, and edify the pastors, leaders, and members of the Calvary Chapel family, as well as the larger body of Christ.

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Sermons from the founder of Calvary Chapel.

Cultivate: Church Planter training program

The vision of Cultivate is to see these churches planted not haphazardly or in solitude, but in partnership with the local church.

Podcast Episodes

The latest from some of our shows! For more content, check out our podcast Network!

  • Episode 3: HEDONISM AND MATERIALISM
    on March 24, 2023 at 1:00 pm

    In the last episode we unpacked scientism and intellectualism but now we move to two very appealing topics, hedonism and materialism. As a reminder, in all our episodes we hope to do three things: direct you to scripture, define our […]

  • The Theology of Heavenly Treasures | Materialism, Heart Locations, & Answering the Question "What did Jesus Mean by Store Up Treasures in Heaven?"
    on March 23, 2023 at 12:16 pm

    In this episode, host Aaron Salvato dives deep into the theology of "Treasures in Heaven" as described by Jesus in his Sermon on the Mount. As Christians, it's easy to get caught up in the day-to-day demands of life and forget the […]

  • Do Christians Pick and Choose When It Comes to Old Testament Laws?
    on March 23, 2023 at 8:02 am

    This episode is also available as a blog post: http://nickcady.org/2017/12/05/do-christians-pick-and-choose-when-it-comes-to-old-testament-laws/

  • Mess with the Method
    on March 22, 2023 at 5:06 pm

    What if I told you that you can be an individual for Jesus doing what you are called to do in a way you were called? In this episode, I talk about messing with the method and not being stuck in metrics that we were never meant to be […]

  • Easter Tips For Pastors
    on March 22, 2023 at 5:03 pm

    Pastor Nate sits down with fellow pastors and talks about different tips their churches have used to prepare for the Easter season.Follow Pastor Nate:Website: nateholdridge.comInstagram: @nateholdridgeChurch: calvary.comResources […]

  • Bonus Episode: How Calvary Chapel Churches are Ministering in the Midst of War in Ukraine
    on March 22, 2023 at 8:01 am

    In this bonus episode, Nick Cady speaks with Zhenya Chekushkin, the leader of the Calvary Chapel network of churches in Ukraine. Calvary Chapel has had a presence in Ukraine since the early 1990’s, and currently has around 20 […]

  • Eric Hoke - R.I.P. Church Planting
    on March 21, 2023 at 1:33 pm

    This week on the pod we have Pastor Eric Hoke of All Saints Church in the Bronx, NYC. Eric is the planting pastor of All Saints Church. Eric also is a Covocational Church Planter and Proven Marketplace Professional specializing in […]

  • Revelation 13:1-10 The Beast from the Sea
    on March 21, 2023 at 12:37 pm

    In this episode: The Dragon, the beast from the sea, counterfeit messiah, antichrist, Judas, Daniel, the tribulation, worship of the beast, power of the beast, government of the beast. Become a supporter and get unlimited questions […]

  • You Have Permission To Be Yourself with Chris Brown
    on March 21, 2023 at 7:15 am

    In this episode, we get to listen in on a candid conversation with Chris Brown, Senior Pastor and Teaching Pastor at North Coast Church, an influential multisite church based in Vista, California. With over two decades of experience […]

  • Tessa Afshar, Part 1
    on March 21, 2023 at 7:00 am

    Our guest today is Tessa Afshar. She is a gifted storyteller who writes award-winning biblical fiction. Her Persian heritage provides her with keen insights into life in the Middle East and makes her characters come alive. Tessa's […]

  • Episode 91: Author Blake Long on When God Says "No" to Prayers
    on March 20, 2023 at 5:38 am

    While trusting in God's will for our lives is an essential part of the Christian walk, it's also one of the most difficult things we attempt to do as humans. When God tells us "no" to our prayers, we often struggle with how to […]

  • Eric Hoke - R.I.P. Church Planting
    on March 17, 2023 at 4:06 pm

    This week on the pod we have Pastor Eric Hoke of All Saints Church in the Bronx, NYC. Eric is the planting pastor of All Saints Church. Eric also is a Covocational Church Planter and Proven Marketplace Professional specializing in […]

  • How can we serve when we are busy and overwhelmed?
    on March 16, 2023 at 5:39 pm

    In this episode, we answer a question from one of our students at the GoodLion school of discipleship on the topic of servanthood, which is an essential element of Christian discipleship. At the heart of servanthood is the concept of […]

  • 133- Are You Holy Spirit Qualified for the Ministry? (with Paul Berry)
    on March 16, 2023 at 12:01 pm

    Acts chapter 19 opens with this narrative: "And it happened, while Apollos was at Corinth, that Paul, having passed through the upper regions, came to Ephesus. And finding some disciples, he said to them, 'Did you receive the Holy […]

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Theology

Theology

Evidence for the Resurrection: The Nature of Christ’s Resurrected Physical Body

In this final part of this series, we will discuss the nature and significance of Christ’s resurrected body. Specifically, answering the crucial questions that mark…
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What Do CGN Leaders Believe About the End Times?

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Articles

Fundamentalists, Progressives, and Theological Method

When it comes to theological method, that is, how we connect the truths of God’s word with the problems of human life, neither fundamentalism nor…
Theology
ECCLESIOLOGY 101: Respecting Leaders and Relating to Others
Theology
7 Reasons Jesus Couldn’t Stay Dead
Culture
The Dangers of Postmodernism
Theology
ECCLESIOLOGY 101: The Necessity of the Holy Spirit and the Importance of Prophecy
Theology
The Inspiration of the Bible
Theology
Whose Spin on Christianity is Better?

Culture

Culture

A Thousand Year Tug of War: The Marriage of Church and State

In many ways, the reign of Constantine over the Roman Empire was one of the most far reaching and influential in western history. One of…
Culture

Church Van E06-Tony Clark Part 3

Hosts Riley Taylor and Jarryd Bryant team up to interview special guests as they drive in a church van! Enjoy a blend of laughs, topics…
Culture

The Link: Kobe Bryant, CGN Local Connectors, Serbia Migrants & More

We are so saddened by the news of Kobe Bryant, his daughter and the others who passed. We are praying for their families and communities.…
Culture
The Difference Between the Devil and God
Culture
A Gospel Response to Racial Injustice
Culture
Is Your Culture Post-Christian or Pre-Revival?
Culture
The Link: How Do We Work Toward Racial Equality, Race, Gospel, Justice & More
Culture
Eight Things I Would Say to Kanye If I Could
Culture
Pray for Texas

The Gospel

Gospel

How is CGN Fostering Missional Life and Ministry?

What is the role of mission and outreach in the life of a church, or in the life of a disciple of Jesus? Is engagement…
Gospel

Despising the Shame

This article originally appeared on calvarychapel.flywheelsites.com on April 14, 2017. “He made Him who knew no sin to be sin for us that we might…
Gospel

Church Planting Like Skateboarding

In the Protestant West, we’ve come to see church planting as a mainstream activity for Christians. But I wonder. As we enter an area with…
Gospel
What Jesus Taught on the Way to Gethsemane
Culture
Injustice, Deconstruction, & El Roi
Gospel
Isaiah 41: Easter and the World
Christian Living
Weapons of this Warfare: Facing the Strongholds of Social Media
Gospel
The Gospel – How You Say it, Matters
Gospel
The Bible is About Jesus

Leadership Training

Ministry & Leadership

Every Sermon Should Have A Purpose And A Point

John Whitaker has been devoted to teaching and preaching the Bible for more than 3 decades, and in this candid conversation he speaks about his…
Christian Living

While We Wait: Being the Church During Lockdown

In the past five weeks that I've been working from home and sheltering in place, the Lord has shown me many things about this season…
Conference Archives

CF15UK :: Jim Gallagher

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Ministry & Leadership
How to Triple Your Church Leadership in a Year
Christian Living
Should a Pastor Ever Say No When You Ask for Help?
Ministry & Leadership
Four Revolutionary Ideas For a Revolutionary Church
Ministry & Leadership
Reframing the Gospel for the Nations That are Now in Our Neighborhoods Part 2
Ministry & Leadership
The Cure to Fear – Seeing Beyond Odds & Obstacles
Ministry & Leadership
Prophetic Gifting, Proper Grammar & Possible Tattoos with Sam Storms

Discipleship

Discipleship

The James Ossuary: The Earliest Witness to Jesus and His Family?

One of the earliest and most important discoveries relating to the historicity of Jesus and members of his family is the limestone bone-box (called an…
Discipleship

Embracing Obscurity

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Discipleship

Kay Smith — Woman of Influence

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Discipleship
Treasures from a Life Lived Under God’s Word
Discipleship
Worship & Discipleship
Discipleship
Jesus Is Your Lord and Savior, but Is He Your Teacher?
Discipleship
Soteriology in the Middle Part 2
Discipleship
Jesus Ministers to Us in Grace and Truth, Even When We Fail
Discipleship
Good Friday: A Good Day for Bad People

Christian Living

Christian Living

Why Complaining is Self-Inflicting

God hates complaining! Why? Because the person who complains is focused on earthly things instead of on spiritual things. At least, that’s what God was…
Christian Living

Has a Piece of Sin Latched Onto You?

You don't exactly plan to be living in luxury on a mission trip, but you do hope to at least get a good night's sleep.…
Christian Living

On Wonder & Worship: Finding Heaven in Refugee Camps & Dance Clubs

We wonder at the mystery of a God who became man in many ways. This past week, I had three separate encounters with wonder and…
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Mildred Cable: Women Worth Knowing
Christian Living
Legalism or Realism: Understanding the Difference
Christian Living
Do You Understand That You Are a Son?
Christian Living
From the Christmas Tree to the Tree of Calvary: The Meaning Behind Advent
Christian Living
The Key to Endure Through Pain
Christian Living
Three Keys to Unlock Intimacy In Marriage