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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…
Christian Living

Exchanging Heaven for Here

Our Bibles are littered with exchanges; Psalm 106.20, Mark 8.37, 2 Corinthians 6.13, and Micah 6.6-8, to name a few. One often overlooked exchange in…
Discipleship

Communion Is a Family Affair

Do you remember the first time you took communion? I remember pretending to close my eyes and secretly watching everyone around me. I had no…
Culture
Engaging with Real Deconstruction: A look at Exvangelical memes – With Dominic Done!
History & Holidays
Passover and the Cup of Redemption: A Journey from Slavery to Freedom
Christian Living
Advent: Hope in the In-Between
Podcasts
What does the future hold for CGN?
Theology
Walking Wisely in a Moral Minefield: Thoughts on the Live-Action Beauty and the Beast
Theology
Take a Hike – Journeying Through the Songs of Ascents
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

The Link: Use and Abuse of Critical Race Theory, Amanda Berry Smith, Expositors Collective Webinar & More

"On the Use and Abuse of Critical Race Theory in American Christianity"– The French Press"It can help identify the reality and effects of oppression but…
Christian Living

Cross-Cultural Christianity with Phil Metzger

Aaron sits down with Phil Metzger (lead pastor at Calvary San Diego) to talk about the art of "Crossing Cultures." Phil and his family have…
Culture
The Link: C.S. Lewis Understood 2020 Better than Us, The Promise of Peace Advent, Elliot Page & More
Culture
Is the Church a Victim of Success, Deconstruction Stories, the Gospel in All Scripture & More
Culture
You Hear Their Cries: Reflections on September 11
Culture
What Preachers Can Learn from Vin Scully
Culture
Mayor of a One-Horse Town
Culture
Beyond the American Dream
Gospel

Returning to the Gospel on Reformation Day

Have you ever noticed that our society celebrates everything? In September alone, we celebrated "Random Acts of Poetry Day" (September 6), "Video Games Day" (September…
Gospel

Why Reaching the Lost Should Cost Us Everything

He said to them, “Whoever desires to come after Me, let him deny himself, and take up his cross, and follow Me. For whoever desires…
Gospel

Knowing God

Originally published on Feb 17, 2014   "What were we made for? What aim should we set ourselves in life? What is the best thing…
Gospel
How the Gospel Heals Shame
Gospel
Practice Resurrection
Gospel
Unity Requires Conversation
Gospel
How To Wreck a Sermon: 5 Simple Steps
Gospel
Contextualizing the Gospel: An Example Set by Jesus
Gospel
What Jesus Taught on the Way to Gethsemane
Discipleship

A Case for Leadership Coaching

Every elite athlete has at least one thing in common – they have been coached to maximize God-given potential. In the context of sports, coaching…
Discipleship

Lessons in Leadership Part 1: Who is in Charge of Your Church?

All of us who occupy a pastoral leadership position in a church, will at some point in time be faced with a very critical question:…
Ministry & Leadership

4 Words that Will Transform Your Church

I used to write off guys I would hear talking about the need to develop Vision, Mission and Core Values for churches as corporate, market-driven…
Ministry & Leadership
Five Biblical Keys to Managing Your Day for God’s Glory
Ministry & Leadership
Missions Conference 2020: The Church That God Plants
Gospel
Contextualizing the Gospel: An Example Set by Jesus
Culture
Gathering Together Again: Best Practices for the Church Re-opening
Ministry & Leadership
Episode 2 – When She Leads Podcast
Ministry & Leadership
Four Ways to be Commissioned in the City
Discipleship

The Cure to Stop Feeling Guilty

“You Lord are good, and ready to forgive” (Psalm 86:5). “Neither do I condemn you. Go and sin no more”(John 8:11).The Bible has one dominant…
Discipleship

Vocation and Calling According to the Reformers

One question I am sometimes asked is how a person can know what their “calling” in life is. Some of the Protestant Reformers had a…
Discipleship

The Blessings of the Exile

Originally published on Nick’s blog December 8, 2020. Unbelievable News Through the prophet Habakkuk, God spoke to the people of Judah, telling them this: “Look…
Christian Living
I Don’t Need You
Discipleship
Weighing God Down
Discipleship
Calvary Chapel Needs Scholars
Discipleship
How to See God’s Future for Your Life
Christian Living
A Fresh Approach to Daily Devotions
Discipleship
Are Church Members Scenery, Machinery or PEOPLE?
Christian Living

Merry Christmas from CalvaryChapel.com

"And suddenly there was with the angel a multitude of the heavenly host praising God and saying: 'Glory to God in the highest, and on…
Christian Living

The Value of Servant Leadership

I was saved at Calvary Chapel of Costa Mesa (CCCM), and learned to serve at CCCM. Pastor Chuck was my pastor, and I had the…
Christian Living

Home for Christmas: Pondering the Gospel this Advent Season

Christmas is often a time of reminiscing, rejoicing and reconnecting with family and friends. It is the occasion to celebrate with friends and family that…
Christian Living
Authentic Christianity: Wired for Ekklesia
Christian Living
Jesus is the Truly Precious Treasure
Christian Living
How To Read The Bible
Christian Living
Seeds of Hope in the Tragedies of Life
Bible Study
5 Ways the Holy Spirit Leads Believers in the Book of Acts
Christian Living
Bible Reading: Quality or Quantity?