Christmas tells us something staggering about God. Human glory is measured by ascent. It is all about climbing higher, achieving more, reaching the top. We…

Richard CiminoDecember 9, 2025

Christian Living

When We Run, We Feel His Pleasure

Rethinking Unity, Freedom, and Pastoral Trust in the Church There is a quiet danger that can enter the church unnoticed. It appears when we allow…

Rafael ManzanaresDecember 2, 2025

Christian Living

In Everything Give Thanks (1 Thessalonians 5:18)

I Thessalonians 5:18 “In everything give thanks: for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus concerning you.” Ever feel like you got things…

Cheryl BrodersenNovember 25, 2025

Bible Study Christian Living

“Helping People See Clearly: Why Study Bibles Still Matter” — Expositors Collective’s Conversation with David Guzik

Editor’s Note: On November 10, 2025, the Expositors Collective podcast released an episode that we at calvarychapel.com believe will encourage all our readers. While attending…

Calvary Global NetworkNovember 18, 2025

Christian Living

Jesus is the Truly Precious Treasure

We all have our treasures, even pastors — those small things we hold dear. There are memories of seeing the Lord move, lives turned around,…

Mike DenteNovember 11, 2025

Christian Living

Discovering Contentment + Comfort

I recently enjoyed a visit from pastor Zeddie Muzungu from Calvary Chapel Kampala in East Africa. I asked my friend, who has visited the United…

Bruce ZacharyNovember 4, 2025

Christian Living

Prayer: An Instrument of God’s Judgment

For some Christians, prayer is nothing more than a monologue: just an opportunity to talk to God, listing out all of our needs like a…

Pilgrim BenhamOctober 28, 2025

Christian Living

A Life of Submission: What If Submission Is the Key?

In today’s world, submission is almost seen as a dirty word. We celebrate independence, cheer on those who “stand their ground,” and promote the right…

Jeff GipeOctober 21, 2025

Announcements

The Man on the Middle Cross by Alistair Begg

We are excited to share this excerpt from The Man on the Middle Cross by Alistair Begg—a book that beautifully unpacks the heart of the…

Alistair BeggOctober 20, 2025

Calvary Chapel

Isn’t Calvary Chapel Distinctives Enough? Why We Wrote Calvary Chapel: Its Essence and Identity

A reflection on the heart, purpose, and unity behind our latest book. I have read Calvary Chapel Distinctives more times than I can count. Like…

Justin ThomasOctober 14, 2025

Christian Living

Love is Still Supreme

The most important thing in the Christian life and ministry is not knowledge, zeal, or giftedness. It is love. Without love, Paul says, we are…

Rafael ManzanaresOctober 7, 2025

Bible Study Christian Living

The Next Generation’s Experience

Thesis: One of the great catalysts for faith and growth in Christ is personal experience with God. Consider Paul on the Damascus Road (Acts 9),…

Bruce ZacharySeptember 30, 2025

Christian Living

You & I Were Made in the Image of God

Before we talk about what went wrong, we need to hear what was right. You and I were made in the image of God. Not…

Mike NegliaSeptember 23, 2025

CGN Relief Fund

Learn how you can help.

Listen to teachings by Chuck Smith

Sermons from the founder of Calvary Chapel.

Podcast Episodes

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

Draw Near, Hold Fast, Stir Up Part 2
on December 26, 2025 at 8:00 am
Hebrews 10:19-25
Obediah: God's Unexpected Servant Part 2
on December 25, 2025 at 8:00 am
1 Kings 18:1-18
Christmas: God's Great Rescue Mission Part 1
on December 25, 2025 at 8:00 am
Matthew 1:18
What Christmas is All About Part 2
on December 24, 2025 at 8:00 am
Luke 2:1-20
Jeanne Willette Part 1
on December 23, 2025 at 8:00 am
From her teenage years, Jeanne Willette felt a deep compassion for children with special needs. After coming to faith at nineteen, she was placed in the Sunday School department—where she soon began a class specifically for children […]
What Christmas is All About Part 1
on December 23, 2025 at 8:00 am
Luke 2:1-20
Draw Near, Hold Fast, Stir Up Part 1
on December 22, 2025 at 8:00 am
Hebrews 10:19-25
One Sacrifice for Sins Forever Part 1
on December 19, 2025 at 8:00 am
Hebrews 10:1-18
The Blood of Christ Part 2
on December 18, 2025 at 8:00 am
Hebrews 9:14
Obediah: God's Unexpected Servant Part 1
on December 18, 2025 at 8:00 am
1 Kings 18:1-18
The Blood of Christ Part 1
on December 17, 2025 at 8:00 am
Hebrews 9:14
Twyla Ludwig Part 3
on December 16, 2025 at 8:00 am
From the time Twyla Ludwig received Jesus at age eleven until she left for Africa with her husband and children in 1927, she knew she was called to be a missionary. Twyla learned early on to meet every obstacle, hardship, and […]
The New Covenant Part 1
on December 16, 2025 at 8:00 am
Hebrews 8
Jesus: A Priest According to the Order of Melchizedek Part 1
on December 15, 2025 at 8:00 am
Hebrews 7

More Podcasts

From The Archives

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…

Podcasts

How can the Bible and Jesus both be the “Word of God?”

Some people insist the Bible is the word of God. Still others insist, no Jesus is the Word of God. Where does the truth lie?…

Gospel

Advent: The Son

Part 2 of 3 * This article is adapted from a series of papers written for Western Seminary. Continuing this three-part celebration of Advent, this…

Theology

The Difference Between the Rapture and Christ’s Return

Theology

What is the Trinity?

Culture

Evan Wickham: Hope for Doubters & Deconstructionists

Podcasts

What does the future hold for CGN?

Theology

The Problem with a “Theology of Glory”

Theology

Finite sins and eternal punishment

Culture

The Link: Spirit-Anointed Sermons, Woke-Speak, Saint Patrick the Missionary & More

"The Next Step in Woke-Speak Exposes the Movement’s True, Bullying Nature"– New York Post"Manhattan’s elite Grace Church School recently issued a 12-page guide that takes…

Culture

The Difference Between the Devil and God

I once watched a debate between Frank Turek and Christopher Hitchens. The topic was, “Which explains the existence of the universe better, theism or atheism?”…

Culture

How to Watch “Rings of Power” (As A Christian)

PJ, Riley, and Ben discuss Prime Video's latest show "The Rings of Power," coming out September 2nd. How should a Christian approach this show, its…

Culture

Kia Kaha Christchurch!!! – A Reflection

Culture

Young People, Postmodernism, and How It Closes Their Eyes to Truth

Culture

Israel at 70: Lessons for the Church Part 1

Culture

God’s Goodness in the Midst of COVID

Culture

The Post-Roe Era Pastor: Why You Are Needed More Now Than Ever.

Culture

Prayer Update

The Gospel

Gospel

The Gospel – How You Say it, Matters

I could never have imagined being as blessed as I am. I live in a great community. I serve an awesome church. I’m married to…

Gospel

Never Outgrow the Gospel

Martyn Lloyd-Jones tells the story of how the church he grew up in began with a great revival, but slowly died over time. When he…

Gospel

Mecca Moslems vs. Medina Moslems

Many find it confusing that in some places the Quran encourages peace, and in others it says to “kill the infidels.” The Quran was not…

Gospel

Pierced by the Lord: Thoughts on Good Friday

Culture

Injustice, Deconstruction, & El Roi

Gospel

What is Gospel Centered Preaching Part 1

Gospel

From Pastors to Podcasts

Gospel

Why Was Good Friday So Good?

Gospel

How To Wreck a Sermon: 5 Simple Steps

Leadership Training

Ministry & Leadership

Defining the Role of Marriage as a Pastor

"He must manage his own household well, with all dignity keeping his children submissive, for if someone does not know how to manage his own…

Ministry & Leadership

The 3 Basic Tasks of Pastoral Ministry

“Therefore take heed to yourselves and to all the flock, among which the Holy Spirit has made you overseers, to shepherd the church of God…

Ministry & Leadership

It’s all about Jesus

“There was a man sent from God, whose name was John. He came as a witness, to bear witness about the light, that all might…

Ministry & Leadership

Calvary Chapel Bible College Israel

Christian Living

A Time of Lament

Christian Living

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

Christian Living

Real Hope for the Depressed Soul – Part 3

Ministry & Leadership

Three Reasons Strong Partnerships Make Flourishing Ministries

Ministry & Leadership

Re:Engage 2014 Church Planting Conference

Discipleship

God’s Greater Sacrifice & the Christian’s Service

“Then Noah built an altar to the LORD and took some of every clean animal and some of every clean bird and offered burnt offerings…

Discipleship

Unity, Love, and Social Action

I believe that apologetics is more than a defense. It’s the presentation of an alternative to, or correction for, a non-biblical worldview. This includes friendship…

Articles

Iron Sharpening Iron

One often-quoted Bible verse that speaks of the benefit of living in community with other believers comes from Proverbs: “As iron sharpens iron, so a person…

Discipleship

Jesus Ministers to Us in Grace and Truth, Even When We Fail

Discipleship

Teach Me Your Way: Three Reminders that God Knows What is Best

Discipleship

Are You a Missionary?

Discipleship

Why Zeal for Jesus is Important

Discipleship

What Happened in 2020 Has Served to Advance the Gospel

Discipleship

Am I Expecting Too Much from My Church? Part 1

Christian Living

Various Hymn Writers & Poets

Various Hymn Writers & Poets: Have you ever heard of Charlotte Elliot or Anna Warner? How about Adelaide Pollard or Ellen Lakshmi Goreh? While you…

Christian Living

Inspired by the Life of Elijah

There are many people that influence us over the course of a lifetime. As I head ever so quickly towards my fifties and simultaneously reflect…

Christian Living

Imperfect Mama, Perfect Savior

As someone who has only been in the mommy club for a year and a half, it goes without saying that I am no expert…

Christian Living

The Inevitability of Suffering

Christian Living

Evangelism During a Pandemic? – with Joel Turner

Christian Living

Revival Birthed by Radical Prayer

Bible Study

The Remedy to DIY Faith (Part 3 of 4)

Christian Living

I Break Everything – Getting Put Back Together After Falling Apart

Christian Living

Trending

CGN Relief Fund

Listen to teachings by Chuck Smith

Podcast Episodes

Promotions

From The Archives

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

How can the Bible and Jesus both be the “Word of God?”

Advent: The Son

The Difference Between the Rapture and Christ’s Return

What is the Trinity?

Evan Wickham: Hope for Doubters & Deconstructionists

What does the future hold for CGN?

The Problem with a “Theology of Glory”

Finite sins and eternal punishment

The Link: Spirit-Anointed Sermons, Woke-Speak, Saint Patrick the Missionary & More

The Difference Between the Devil and God

How to Watch “Rings of Power” (As A Christian)

Kia Kaha Christchurch!!! – A Reflection

Young People, Postmodernism, and How It Closes Their Eyes to Truth

Israel at 70: Lessons for the Church Part 1

God’s Goodness in the Midst of COVID

The Post-Roe Era Pastor: Why You Are Needed More Now Than Ever.

Prayer Update

The Gospel – How You Say it, Matters

Never Outgrow the Gospel

Mecca Moslems vs. Medina Moslems

Pierced by the Lord: Thoughts on Good Friday

Injustice, Deconstruction, & El Roi

What is Gospel Centered Preaching Part 1

From Pastors to Podcasts

Why Was Good Friday So Good?

How To Wreck a Sermon: 5 Simple Steps

Defining the Role of Marriage as a Pastor

The 3 Basic Tasks of Pastoral Ministry

It’s all about Jesus

Calvary Chapel Bible College Israel

A Time of Lament

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

Real Hope for the Depressed Soul – Part 3

Three Reasons Strong Partnerships Make Flourishing Ministries

Re:Engage 2014 Church Planting Conference

God’s Greater Sacrifice & the Christian’s Service

Unity, Love, and Social Action

Iron Sharpening Iron

Jesus Ministers to Us in Grace and Truth, Even When We Fail

Teach Me Your Way: Three Reminders that God Knows What is Best

Are You a Missionary?

Why Zeal for Jesus is Important

What Happened in 2020 Has Served to Advance the Gospel

Am I Expecting Too Much from My Church? Part 1

Various Hymn Writers & Poets

Inspired by the Life of Elijah

Imperfect Mama, Perfect Savior

The Inevitability of Suffering

Evangelism During a Pandemic? – with Joel Turner

Revival Birthed by Radical Prayer

The Remedy to DIY Faith (Part 3 of 4)

I Break Everything – Getting Put Back Together After Falling Apart

8 Principles For Reading The Bible Well (Proverbs 2)