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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!

  • Revelation 22:1-13 The Consumation Part 1
    on September 27, 2023 at 12:14 pm

    In this episode: The End, eternal home, water of life, throne of God and the Lamb, healing fruits, tree of life, cherubim, the Temple veil, the cross, no curse, face of God, fanny Crosby, no sun, faithful and true words, blessing to […]

  • Precision in the Pulpit: A Labor of Love with Paul Mowery
    on September 26, 2023 at 7:15 am

    Paul Mowery's early years of Christian ministry were plagued by toxicity and leadership dysfunction, and so he has put deliberate work into creating ecosystems of accountability, spiritual health and plural leadership. He talks with […]

  • Mary Ann Bickerdyke, Part 2
    on September 26, 2023 at 7:00 am

    Mary’s early life was filled with loss. Nevertheless, unlike many other women born in the 1800s, Mary was determined to go to college. She graduated from Oberlin college, married, became a step-mother, and birthed two sons before […]

  • S5.E16 - Sabbath
    on September 25, 2023 at 10:00 am

    📒 Show Notes and Resources 📒 Introduction | Sabbath If there is one thing all leaders share in common, it is this—we are busy. Often we are overwhelmed. Pastor Daniel opens this episode saying, “God in His grace and His […]

  • Church Planting in East Africa - Zeddie Muzungu & Juventine Emuku
    on September 25, 2023 at 9:00 am

    Welcome to the Cultivate Church Planting Podcast. I'm your host, Brian Kelly. Today, we journey to East Africa to explore the growth of church planting in this vibrant region. Joining us are two of my dear friends, Zeddie Muzungu and […]

  • Who is God? (Part 2)
    on September 22, 2023 at 9:00 am

    In this episode, Dominic shares part 2 of a talk he gave in Portland, Oregon. C.S. Lewis once said that theology is a type of map - that instead of being merely analyzed from a distance - ought to be used in the moment by moment […]

  • Stepping Out in Faith Where God Leads - Brian Kelly
    on September 20, 2023 at 9:27 am

    This season, on Mission & Methods, we are getting to know members of the CGN Executive Team. Brian Kelly is the pastor of WestChurch in Bradenton, Florida. Prior to planting WestChurch, Brian and his wife Lynne spent several […]

  • FAQ with Nick Cady + Mike Neglia
    on September 19, 2023 at 7:15 am

    Nick and Mike spend time answering some questions that have come our way about preaching while in pain (both physical and emotional), some objections about Christ centered preaching (isn't this just shoehorning Jesus into passages […]

  • Mary Ann Bickerdyke, Part 1
    on September 19, 2023 at 7:00 am

    Mary’s early life was filled with loss. Nevertheless, unlike many other women born in the 1800s, Mary was determined to go to college. She graduated from Oberlin college, married, became a step-mother, and birthed two sons before […]

  • Episode 23: “Neither hot nor cold”
    on September 18, 2023 at 11:53 pm

    Today's episode is on the topic of being lukewarm. We will be covering what it means to be lukewarm as a believer and the grace God has towards those who are struggling in their walk. We will also cover John chapter 6 and seeing […]

  • Episode 102: Adam Ramsey on Being Present in a Hurried World
    on September 18, 2023 at 5:25 am

    We live in a world that tells us that doing more and staying busy are hallmarks of success. Having down time or relaxing is sometimes perceived as possessing a poor work ethic or being lazy. Most of us feel like we have to fill our […]

  • 60. A Perspective on Hollywood PART 2
    on September 15, 2023 at 7:00 am

    In this episode Phil Metzger and His NEW Co-Host Dr. Brian Howell continue sharing their perspective on Hollywood movies as a Christian. Please note, this episode was filmed a few months prior to the 2022 Oscars. Some of the […]

  • The Role of Beauty in Theology - with Dr. Philip Ryken
    on September 14, 2023 at 8:39 am

    Dr. Philip Ryken is the President of Wheaton College in Wheaton, Illinois. He has a Doctorate in Philosophy from Oxford University, and he is the author of over 50 books. His latest book is called Beauty is Your Destiny: How the […]

  • Setting our sails for spiritual awakening with Dr. Scott Maze
    on September 13, 2023 at 12:30 pm

    Welcome to the Stoke it up! podcast everybody … a podcast, encouraging you in your journey with God. I’m Alan Stoddard and I am your host. We want to kindle afresh the gift of God that is in you. Today I’m interviewing Scott […]

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The Balance Between the Spiritual & Physical World

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Why the Virgin Birth is Essential to Christianity

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Gossip & The Gospel

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Culture
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We will Not Die Before Our Time
Culture
Warnings About Progressive Christianity (Repost from Can I Say That?)
Theology
Mission & Methods Podcast Season 2
Theology
The Inspiration of the Bible
Theology
Did Jesus Claim to be God?
Culture

Ad Astra: A Film Review

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Pray for California

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Christian Living

Svieta’s Story: A Refugee’s Story of Overcoming Loss and Finding Community & Purpose

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Culture
The Link: Missions 2020 Archives, Mental Health for Pastors, Sexual Revolution Worldview & More
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The Link: Parenting in a Pandemic, Gospel and Ethnic Unity, Religious Liberty & More
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Estrangement is Rising in America: A Christian Response
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Gospel

Seven Moments That Demonstrate Global Missions Matter

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Evangelism During a Pandemic? – with Joel Turner

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Rural America Matters Too

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Unity Requires Conversation
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Three Thoughts on Effective Short Term Missions
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Proclaiming the Gospel According to Charles Spurgeon
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Don’t Underestimate the Power of the Gospel
Gospel
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Church Van E05-Tony Clark Part 2

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Reframing the Gospel for the Nations in Our Neighborhoods

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An Interview with Pastor Richard Cimino

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Weak Men Weak Excuses
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Five Biblical Keys to Managing Your Day for God’s Glory
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Missions Conference 2020: The Church That God Plants
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Content In Christ Alone – Contentment In The Midst Of Quarantine (Pt 2)
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Becoming Kingdom Leaders – The Pastoral Responsibility to Invest in the Universal Church
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How Did I Become Spiritually Paralyzed?

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Discipleship

C.H. Spurgeon’s Seven Tips for Reading the Bible

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Discipleship

The Value of Being with God Before Doing His Work

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5 Preaching Tips from the Apostle Paul
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The Early Church: How Christianity Revolutionized Work Ethic
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Our Father Knows What We Need
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Are You Offended by Jesus’ Method?
Culture
Be the Change You Wish to See in the Church
Discipleship
Embracing Obscurity
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Four Thoughts on How Our Spiritual Life and Family Life Must Intersect

“Unless the Lord builds the house, they labor in vain who build” (Psalm 127:1)."The wise man built his house upon the rock, and the rain…
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The Word Made Flesh: How Scripture Anchored My Soul through Stormy Trials

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I Break Everything – Getting Put Back Together After Falling Apart

"I break everything," I whimpered with tears streaming down my face. I stared down at the floor to see the bright, yellow, broken pieces of…
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Four Steps for Dealing with the Messiness of Life
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Turn Down the Noise: How We Can Expect to Hear the Holy Spirit
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Discouragement and Bieber
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Hannah More Part 2
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