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Theology

7 Reasons Jesus had to Die

We believe there is a plan and a destiny for every life, but that was true of Jesus in a way unlike anyone else. As…
History & Holidays

Yom Kippur — The Day of Atonement

Editor’s Note: This year, Yom Kippur begins at sunset on Friday, October 11th, and ends at nightfall on Saturday, October 12th. The Day of Atonement,…
Theology

A CHRISTIAN PERSPECTIVE ON PURIM

Imagine a holiday in which kids dress up, wander around the neighborhood in costumes, make joyous noise, and receive sweets from all over the place.…
Theology
Calvary Chapel Core Convictions: God’s Grace + Love
Theology
FB Live Talk on Creativity & Theology
Theology
Eschatology of Hope: Time for a New Perspective?
Theology
CGN Statement on Women in Ministry Leadership
Theology
Did Jesus Claim to be God?
Theology
The Sovereignty of Satan?—Making Sense of John 12:31
Culture

The Link: Pastor Confesses He’s Tired, Discernment, Attributes of Good Leaders and More

"‘I feel so distant from God’: Popular D.C.-Area Pastor Confesses He’s Tired, Announces Sabbatical"– The Washington Post"After 30 years of preaching more than 5,000 sermons,…
Culture

Norman Leo Geisler July 21, 1932 – July 1, 2019

"The Man Who Didn’t Have Enough Faith to be an Atheist" “I am put here for the defense of the gospel” (Philippians 1:16). On July…
Culture

Why Our World Needs Prophets, Not Chaplains

Our world sits in turmoil.Living in another country (England) has given me a fresh perspective on the unrest, debates and hardships around the globe, but…
Culture
Pray for California
Culture
Year-End Review 2019!
Culture
Relating the Gospel to Social Justice
Culture
A Certain Kingdom & Political Uncertainty
Culture
Prayer & Support for Ukraine
Culture
Christianity & Culture Series: Christianity, Liberty & the Rule of Law
Culture

Injustice, Deconstruction, & El Roi

In the 2001 cult classic Zoolander, Will Farrell plays Mugatu, the movie’s antagonist. This evil villain of the fashion world, who intends to use male…
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

6 Reasons Why I Believe Jesus is God

There is much debate about who Jesus is. Some believe he was a good man or a great prophet. Others claim he was an angel…
Gospel
Preaching the Gospel (to Myself)
Discipleship
The Church & Victims of Depression
Gospel
Mecca Moslems vs. Medina Moslems
Gospel
The Gospel – How You Say it, Matters
Gospel
Why Reaching the Lost Should Cost Us Everything
Gospel
Seven Moments That Demonstrate Global Missions Matter
Ministry & Leadership

10 Easter Tips for Pastors

My first Easter as pastor of Calvary Monterey, I preached from John 20, and someone put some flowers in front of the pulpit—and that was…
Ministry & Leadership

6 Steps for Successfully Following Christ

“You shall walk after the Lord your God and fear Him, and keep His commandments and obey His voice; you shall serve Him and hold…
Announcements

Conference Conversations: What is Offered in Spanish This year?

Cinthya Rios from the Spanish Translation Team shares what will be offered in Spanish at this year's Calvary Chapel CGN International Conference. Learn more and…
Christian Living
The Sobering Gift of Leadership
Announcements
We are CCBCE: CCBC Europe Takeover Week
Ministry & Leadership
Things That Matter: The Pastor as an Expositor
Announcements
CGN Church Relief Fund Update
Ministry & Leadership
The Key to Staying the Course
Ministry & Leadership
Expositors Collective: Sample of a Christ-Centered Sermon
Discipleship

7 Reasons You Don’t Want to Skip Church on Sunday

I am a huge football fan (of course, here in England, I have to refer to it as American football). You never know what is…
Discipleship

Am I Expecting Too Much from My Church? Part 1

God uses the local church as a powerful instrument for a believer’s spiritual growth and maturity. The early church was a simple model where believers…
Discipleship

Good Friday: A Good Day for Bad People

Jesus was bludgeoned. He was betrayed, spit on, lied about and nailed to a piece of wood we call the cross. From the physical pain,…
Discipleship
Why We Need to Leave a Lasting Legacy for the Next Generation
Discipleship
The Wiles of the Devil
Discipleship
Intentional Relational Leadership: How to Develop Leaders in Real Life—Part 2
Discipleship
Good Fear/Bad Fear – Understanding the Difference
Bible Study
Paul AND Timothy — Philippians 1:1
Discipleship
Healing From Burnout
Christian Living

Jesus Offers A Greater Rest

I came to faith at the College and Career study at Calvary Chapel of Costa Mesa. The pastor was sharing an overview of the Book…
Christian Living

It’s Not About What You Ought to Do

Sometimes I feel trapped by the all the things I think I ought to do. I ought to do more; I ought to sin less.…
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
Memento Mori: Death Inspiring Life
Christian Living
Don’t Fear Loneliness
Christian Living
When Christmas Doesn’t Feel Merry: How the Real Story Meets Us in Every Season
Christian Living
Living Under His Reign: Exploring Pentecost and Spirit-Filled Living
Christian Living
3 Keys to Create Margin for What Matters Most
Christian Living
Diving Deeper into Doubts and Questions