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Theology

Why I Believe in the Rapture of the Church

My belief in the rapture of the church is strengthened by an often overlooked, prophetic passage in the book of Leviticus. It is prophetic because…
Discipleship

Augustine & Disordered Loves

Originally published on Nick’s blog on April 11, 2019. At age 19, Augustine Aurelius—later to be known as Augustine of Hippo—read a dialogue by the…
Theology

What is the Trinity?

One of the most mind-bending exercises is meditating upon the nature of God. For thousands of years, theologians have attempted to clarify what God is…
History & Holidays
Passover and the Cup of Redemption: A Journey from Slavery to Freedom
Theology
A Look at Authorial Intent in the Bible
Theology
Grace: The Anti-Karma
Theology
Are the Dead Sea Scrolls Alive?
Podcasts
What Does CGN Believe about Charismatic Gifts and Their Use in the Church Today?
Theology
Ten Simple Ways to See Christ in the Old Testament
Culture

Social Distancing: Staying Apart, But Staying Connected

As much of the world is now on lockdown, meaning that voluntary physical distancing became physical distancing through a government order, I wanted us as…
Culture

The Link: Kanye West, Are Christians Intolerant, Ecclesiology 101 & More

"Should The Church Embrace Kanye West?"– CalvaryChapel.com”By releasing this album, Kanye is presenting the most controversial subject ever to the world, the media and the…
Culture

One Nation Under God. Indivisible?

I’m an Englishman living in America. In California, to be more specific. I absolutely love the people, the culture, the architecture, the food, the beach,…
Culture
Why Jordan Peterson Matters
Christian Living
Discouragement and Bieber
Culture
The Link: Aaron Campbell Conversation, Preach in Biblical Fullness, God’s Plan for the Ages & More
Culture
Why Wait for Marriage, CA and Covid Restrictions, Mental Health & More
Culture
Challenges with Medical Marijuana: Treatment of Pain or Excuse for Pleasure?
Culture
Three Prayerful Reflections on the London Attack
Gospel

The King Who Meets Us in Our Deepest Need

Palm Sunday is the story of a King who arrived. Not just a King for a nation, not just a King for history, but a…
Gospel

God and Social Justice

For many Christians, the term “social justice” (or “social gospel”) is a dirty word. A simple study of contemporary Protestant history in America reveals why.…
Articles

The Man Of War

Exodus 12:1-3 When Christ called the church of Ephesus back to its first love, he called all of us back to ours (Revelation 2:4-5). Years…
Christian Living
Evangelism During a Pandemic? – with Joel Turner
Gospel
Seven Moments That Demonstrate Global Missions Matter
Gospel
Pierced by the Lord: Thoughts on Good Friday
Culture
Injustice, Deconstruction, & El Roi
Gospel
Practice Resurrection
Gospel
The Essentials of Gospel Proclamation
Ministry & Leadership

Re:Engage 2014 Church Planting Conference

Church planting has been a part of Calvary Chapel’s core code since early in it’s history. It is true, it was not due to intentionality…
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…
Ministry & Leadership

Your Lifeline in the Midst of the Junk of Life

I heard a story last week about a preacher who stepped into the pulpit. As he spoke, the congregation instantly recognized the hand and presence…
Ministry & Leadership
How to Discover God’s Will in Every Situation
Ministry & Leadership
When She Leads – A Podcast for Women in Ministry
Ministry & Leadership
Overcoming Moralism In The Church
Ministry & Leadership
Quickly building websites for Churches
Christian Living
Arise, Go, and Prepare
Ministry & Leadership
10 Minute Seminary: Principles for Healthy Pastoral Transitions
Discipleship

Are Church Members Scenery, Machinery or PEOPLE?

A number of years ago, an anthropologist from Poland, Alicja Iwanska, conducted a study among farmers in the Northwest section of the United States. One…
Discipleship

How to Respond when You become a Public Piñata

Jesus said that the servant is not above the master, and if our Master is Jesus, then we should expect to be both criticized and…
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,"…
Christian Living
Ten Helpful Tips for Fruitful Daily Worship
Discipleship
Now Let Me Burn Out For God: The Life of Henry Martyn
Discipleship
Finding Strength in the Benevolent Gaze of God
Discipleship
How to See God’s Future for Your Life
Christian Living
How to Be a Good American Christian: 7 Keys for Balancing Patriotism & Faith
Discipleship
How Did I Become Spiritually Paralyzed?
Christian Living

Blessing & Humility from Psalm 1

We have looked at what it means to be blessed, and how much better that is than being happy. We want to connect with blessing.…
Christian Living

Women Deal With Lust Too

Trust is important to me. It’s something I value in all of my friendships, and something I sought when making friends growing up. In high…
Christian Living

Authentic Christianity: Wired for Ekklesia

In Acts 2 we learn some very important things about Authentic Christianity and Authentic Church. On the Day of Pentecost, Peter proclaimed the Gospel (the…
Christian Living
The Real Saint Nick
Christian Living
Why Wait For Marriage? (With Jon Keith and Jordan Aly) – A Discussion on dating and sexuality.
Christian Living
Content In Christ Alone – Contentment In The Midst Of Quarantine (Pt 2)
Christian Living
A Better Way Than Condemning
Christian Living
Florence Nightingale Part 1
Christian Living
How to Use Parenting Seminars 
as an Outreach to the Community