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Discipleship

Calvary Chapel Needs Scholars

Chuck Smith famously proclaimed that God does not call the trained; he trains the called. Like many Calvary Pastors, I owe much of my ministry…
Theology

What is Ordinology?

What is Ordinology? Theology matters. As A.W. Tozer said, “What comes into our minds when we think about God is the most important thing about…
Theology

We will Not Die Before Our Time

“About that time Herod the king laid violent hands on some who belonged to the church. He killed James the brother of John with the…
Christian Living
Saul, the Spear, and the Disarmed Rulers: a Literary Motif
Theology
Understanding Cessationism: The Gifts of the Spirit & the Church Today
Theology
Unity is Rare: Psalm 133
Theology
The Hope of Israel
Theology
Is Belief in a Literal Resurrection of Christ Really Important
Theology
Who Do You Say I Am?
Culture

Is Our Gospel too American?

In 1987, Ronald Reagan gave one of his most famous speeches during his presidency. He stood before the Berlin Wall with 45,000 in attendance and…
Culture

Living In The Negative World

Throughout our lives many of us have heard older generations harken back to a time when Christians were accepted, praised, and embraced by the culture.…
Culture

The Link: Sunergos Training, Outgrowing Atheism, Rick Warren & More

"Best of Series: Rick Warren & The Controversies Surrounding His Life & Ministry"– CalvaryChapel.com"Join us on this “Best of Series” as we highlight key episodes…
Culture
The Link: Marty Sampson, Alice Cooper Interview, The Gospel & Cultural Engagement, and more!
Culture
The Link: When the Church Apologizes, Inductive Bible Study Method, WLL 2020 & More
Culture
Scarecrows in a Cucumber Field
Culture
Hope for America, Stop Praying for Stuff, Five Keys to Effective Preaching & More
Culture
Christianity & Culture Series: Science and Christianity
Culture
Amanda Berry Smith
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

Peace on Earth

“Glory to God in the highest, and on Earth, peace to men on whom God's favor rests.” (Luke 2:14). There is still quite a bit…
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
Reframing the Gospel for the Nations in Our Neighborhoods
Christian Living
Evangelism During a Pandemic? – with Joel Turner
Gospel
WIN: Jesus is Victorious
Gospel
A Secured Tomb Couldn’t Stop the Resurrected Christ
Announcements
Introducing The Cultivate Church Planting Podcast!
Gospel
God and Social Justice
Ministry & Leadership

Who am I? Human Identity & the Gospel in a Confusing World

“I have read many books by many good authors on subjects similar to those in Tommy Fretwell’s book Who Am I? and I believe that…
Ministry & Leadership

Importing Missions like a Bottle of Coca-Cola

Over the past few decades there has been much to do over the term “missiology” (the theological study of the church and her mission in…
Ministry & Leadership

Three Ideas About Serving as Worship

To serve or to be served? That is the question. The very idea of being a slave or a servant is offensive to my flesh.…
Christian Living
A Time of Lament
Ministry & Leadership
Church Boards: Leadership Collective Podcast
Ministry & Leadership
When She leads Podcast – Developing or Revamping a Women’s Ministry
Christian Living
Should a Pastor Ever Say No When You Ask for Help?
Ministry & Leadership
Calvary Chapel/ CGN International Conference ONLINE!
Christian Living
Overcoming Imposter Syndrome – With Mike Neglia
Articles

The Availability of Revival

Do we see revival taking place today? Before you consider answering such a question, it is important to begin your examination with YOU. On the…
Culture

Be the Change You Wish to See in the Church

If you spend any amount of time online or on social media, you are likely aware of the global microscope that is currently examining the…
Discipleship

Calvary Chapel Needs Scholars

Chuck Smith famously proclaimed that God does not call the trained; he trains the called. Like many Calvary Pastors, I owe much of my ministry…
Discipleship
Gossip & The Gospel
Discipleship
Weighing God Down
Christian Living
Overcoming Obstacles to Having Daily Devotions
Discipleship
Our Great Creator: A Study in the Book of Genesis
Discipleship
How Did I Become Spiritually Paralyzed?
Discipleship
How William Carey Expected Great Things From God
Christian Living

Comforting Words to Share

This life will have unavoidable pain, sorrow, and grief. In light of this universal truth, it is an interesting philosophical, ethical, moral, and existential matter…
Christian Living

Why Burdens Aren’t Bad

“Dear brothers and sisters, when troubles of any kind come your way, consider it an opportunity for great joy. For you know that when your…
Christian Living

The Way We Worship

One of the key components of a Christian church is worship. Visit any church in your town this Sunday morning and you’ll experience some form…
Christian Living
Three Easy Ways to Make People into Projects—Part 2
Christian Living
What is Radical Consecration?
Christian Living
The Ultimate Missionary Care Package (Part 2 of 2)
Christian Living
The Key to Endure Through Pain
Christian Living
Five Reasons for Community in 2022
Christian Living
Church Governance – 3 Essential Points