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Theology

The Best Verse About Jesus from Each Old Testament Book

The previous two posts in this series covered the benefits and methods of seeing Christ in the Old Testament. To put the ideas discussed into…
Theology

Does Hell Really Exist?

Does Hell Really Exist? Many people blatantly deny the existence of hell. I could easily fill pages of quotes from people known and unknown who…
Theology

The Trinity and the Christian Life

"…And truly our fellowship is with the Father and with His Son Jesus Christ" (1 John 1:3). In the last article, I spoke of how…
Theology
7 Reasons Jesus had to Die
Theology
Solus Christus: Why We Don’t Put Our Faith In Churches, Leaders Or Rituals
Gospel
Advent: The Father
Theology
Sola Fide: Clarifying the Role of Faith in the Gift of Salvation
Articles
How Strongholds Threaten a Biblical Worldview
Theology
Digital Distractions: Five Spiritual & Physical Threats
Culture

The Link: Only One Hope for Racial Injustice, Tony Evans Testimony, Conversation on Race & More

"Prayer for Tim Keller"– CalvaryChapel.com"Seven years ago, my family and I moved from Southern California, where I was a pastor at Calvary Chapel Costa Mesa,…
Culture

Bomb Shelter Ministry in My Ukrainian Town

Thanks to air raid sirens, neighbors and refugees are hearing more about the gospel than ever. We are now a full week into open war…
Culture

Pray for Australia: An Update from Bruce Clarke

Please be in prayer for Australia through these wildfires. Here is a note from Senior Minister Bruce Clarke of St. Matthews Manly. *** "Thank for…
Culture
Has a new dead sea scrolls cave been discovered?
Culture
The Link: Political Endgame, Junk DNA, Thanksgiving & More
Culture
Hope for America, Stop Praying for Stuff, Five Keys to Effective Preaching & More
Culture
Can I attend my LGBT friend’s wedding?
Culture
“Loving Your Enemies” by Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
Culture
How Should We Respond To The Roe Decision?
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

Seven Moments That Demonstrate Global Missions Matter

When an individual Christian or the key leaders and members of a local church come to understand the bigger picture of God’s plan for humanity…
Gospel

Three Signs of “Drive-By” Evangelism

Billy Graham said, “The evangelistic harvest is always urgent. The destiny of men and of nations is always being decided. Every generation is strategic. We…
Gospel
Why Was Good Friday So Good?
Gospel
Mecca Moslems vs. Medina Moslems
Gospel
Pierced by the Lord: Thoughts on Good Friday
Culture
Tim Keller, the War on Winsomeness, & Responding to the “Negative World.”
Gospel
How is CGN Fostering Missional Life and Ministry?
Gospel
What is “Gospel-Centered Renewal” and What Does It Mean for Life and Ministry?
Ministry & Leadership

Advice for pastors and preachers on Easter sermons and more!

Well everyone, as you know the season of Easter is upon us! My colleagues and I over at Calvary Global Network were, talking about ways…
Culture

Gathering Together Again: Best Practices for the Church Re-opening

If anything is certain over the last few months, it is that the predictability of ministry has been anything but certain! Because of the COVID-19/Coronavirus…
Ministry & Leadership

The Moses Model

Our world is full of leadership advice. A simple online search will result in an endless number of leadership resources. From TED Talks to TikTok,…
Ministry & Leadership
The Power of Preaching Mentorships
Gospel
Reframing the Gospel for the Nations in Our Neighborhoods
Ministry & Leadership
Church Planting and the Health of Calvary Chapel
Ministry & Leadership
An Unexpected Blessing for Bible Teachers
Christian Living
Having Begun in the Spirit
Ministry & Leadership
10-Minute Seminary: Phil Metzger on Church Planting
Discipleship

Kay Smith — Woman of Influence

Kathy Gilbert has been involved with the Calvary Chapel movement for over 50 years. Having attended Woodstock in 1969 and identifying as an "Earth Mother,"…
Discipleship

Sermon-Based Small Groups: Making Disciples in Small Groups with Expository Preaching

What is my story with sermon-based small groups? On July 27, 2017, our world lost a legend. It was on that day Haddon Robinson stepped…
Christian Living

Should a Pastor Ever Say No When You Ask for Help?

Ask yourself this question, do the words I use matter? The answer should be a resounding, “Yes!” rhetoric is the art of discourse; an art…
Articles
When God Crushes Your Dreams … and Why It’s Good. (Lessons from Babel)
Discipleship
The Blessings of the Exile
Discipleship
Are We Reluctant Obeyers?
Discipleship
Beyond The Shadow of a Doubt – How Jesus Responds to The Christian Doubter
Discipleship
Good Friday
Discipleship
The Worshiper and the Leader: A Powerful Combination
Christian Living

How Good is Your Shepherd?

Psalm 23 is the most well-known Psalm in Scripture which begins, “The LORD is my shepherd; I shall not want.” I meditate through the Psalms…
Christian Living

A Reminder of Grace on a Sunny Day

This summer, I was blessed to attend the Refresh Europe Conference. Over the years, it’s changed, with more time given to friendships and teaching aimed…
Christian Living

Husband of the Year: What It Means to Be a Servant

I recently returned from a trip to Israel, where I led worship for a church tour! It was a super full trip, but always such…
Christian Living
Granny Brand: Women Worth Knowing
Christian Living
Elizabeth Blackwell Part 1
Christian Living
Seven Principles for Cross-Cultural Impact
Christian Living
4 Ideas for Family Ministry in Your Church
Christian Living
Elisabeth Elliot Part 2
Christian Living
Five Reasons to go to Small Groups AND Main Services