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Gospel

Three Reflections on the Power, Hope, and Triumph of Easter

As the joyful spirit of Easter envelops our hearts and minds, we’re thrilled to present an article that embodies the essence of this sacred holiday.…
Theology

The Inspiration of the Bible

What Is Inspiration?When we say the Bible is inspired we normally don't mean it in the same way we might say that Shakespeare was inspired…
Theology

Sola Scriptura: Biblical Authority And The People Of God

Editor’s note: This article was originally published on June 21, 2017 and is part one of a five-part series. Introduction to the Five Solas The…
Theology
Unicorns, Lucky Charms & False Prophecy
Christian Living
Returning to an Awe-Inspired Perspective in Life and Ministry
Theology
Resources for Seeing Christ in the Old Testament
Christian Living
What Should We Do with Our Doubts? – Ft. Dominic Done
Culture
Did God Cause Covid-19 in Order to Punish Specific People? | Tough Questions for the Current Crisis Miniseries P1
Theology
The Difference Between the Rapture and Christ’s Return
Culture

Tom Brady’s Example of Understanding Our Deepest Purpose Part 1

Last Sunday's game was, by many accounts, either one of the best Super Bowls in recent memory, or perhaps the best ever (hard to argue…
Culture

Hurricane Harvey Disaster Relief

Support those affected by Hurricane Harvey Our prayers continue for those affected by Hurricane Harvey. Calvary Houston has provided information to pray, help and support:…
Culture

The Music of Hope and the Gospel

Located in Western Ukraine, the city of Ternopil has been mostly untouched by the Russian invasion. In the midst of the chaos of war, Ternopil…
Culture
How to Watch “Rings of Power” (As A Christian)
Culture
The Link: How Do We Work Toward Racial Equality, Race, Gospel, Justice & More
Culture
“The Lord Bless Thee:” Remembering Pastor Chuck
Culture
When Stars Fade: Kobe Bryant and the Gospel
Culture
Response Versus Reaction to the Las Vegas Shooting
Culture
The Link: Marty Sampson, Alice Cooper Interview, The Gospel & Cultural Engagement, and more!
Gospel

Reframing the Gospel for the Nations in Our Neighborhoods

When Jesus told Mary that He wasn't inclined to intervene to rescue the honor and reputation of a family that was about to suffer the…
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…
Culture

Seeing, Hearing, Caring: Finding Jesus Standing With The Hurting

On Sunday morning, June 12, 2016, while on a trip to Seattle for a friend’s wedding, I woke up, grabbed my phone, opened up Facebook…
Gospel
Advent: The Holy Spirit
Gospel
Don’t Underestimate the Power of the Gospel
Gospel
Meditations on Good Friday
Gospel
Three Signs of “Drive-By” Evangelism
Gospel
The Gospel – How You Say it, Matters
Gospel
The Throne Room of God – Comfort for a Troubled World
Ministry & Leadership

Six Keys to Developing Disciples

I’m fascinated by tools. The right tool, used the right way, produces beauty in our world. Unfortunately, I’m not a handy person, but I have…
Articles

5 Reasons Why You Should Plant With CGN’s Cultivate

I’ve been a Calvary Chapel pastor for over 30 years, a Calvary church planter for over 25 years, a disciple of Pastor Chuck Smith, and…
Ministry & Leadership

Reframing the Gospel for the Nations That are Now in Our Neighborhoods Part 2

Is it possible that the first miraculous sign Jesus did, turning water into wine, might actually provide some easy access points to Gospel truths for…
Christian Living
Should a Pastor Ever Say No When You Ask for Help?
Ministry & Leadership
The Dangers of Consumer-driven Ministry
Ministry & Leadership
How to Give an Altar Call Part 2
Discipleship
Pastoral Ministry: The Balance Between Study & Family
Ministry & Leadership
Six Traits of People Who Should Plant
Ministry & Leadership
Is Women’s Ministry Necessary?
Discipleship

Weighing God Down

A common idea in the Psalms is that we can and should bless the Lord. Of course, we can’t bless God in the sense that…
Discipleship

Good Fear/Bad Fear – Understanding the Difference

Protective or Paralyzing Whether we like it or not, fear is a factor in all our lives. And that’s not always a bad thing. Fear…
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
Five Points on Our Need for Community
Discipleship
How to Turn a Church Visitor into a Disciple
Discipleship
Seven Ways to Become a Person of God
Discipleship
4 Keys to Triumph in Trials
Discipleship
Good Friday
Discipleship
Do You Understand That We Are the Bride?
Christian Living

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…
Christian Living

Vulnerability, Failure, and Walking On Water

"What would you do if you knew you couldn't fail?" That was the motivational catch-phrase of years past. Current best-selling author Brené Brown has added…
Christian Living

Do You Have a Slave Mentality?

“I am the Lord your God, who brought you out of the land of Egypt, that you should not be their slaves; I have broken…
Christian Living
Do No Harm – When People Reject Christ because of His People’s Actions
Christian Living
The Early Tree
Christian Living
Evangelism During a Pandemic? – with Joel Turner
Christian Living
Sir Titus Salt, Stewardship, and Christmas
Christian Living
Corrie ten Boom Part 2: Women Worth Knowing
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