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Theology

Soli Deo Gloria: Why We Live for the Glory of God

Editor’s note: This article was originally published on October 31, 2017 and is part five of a five-part series. 2023 marks the 506th anniversary. 2017…
Christian Living

The Early Tree

For the past couple of years, Christmas trees seem to be appearing earlier and earlier. Not in the shops that want you to buy their…
Theology

Missional Ecclesiology: What Is The Role Of The Church In The Mission Of God? – With Kellen Criswell

Kellen Criswell is a pastor, ministry leader, and former missionary who holds and MA in Global Leadership from Western Seminary and is currently working on…
Theology
Knowing God is Covenantal Friendship
Theology
What is the Trinity?
Theology
Disagreeing Agreeably About Soteriological Issues
Theology
ECCLESIOLOGY 101: Respecting Leaders and Relating to Others
Culture
The Dangers of Postmodernism
Theology
Ordinology: What is Worship?
Culture

Racial Blind Spots, The Church, and the Killing of Ahmaud Arbery

“We repeat the mistake continuously in this country of trying to address our racial animus and the violence it fosters as though it were a…
Culture

Thoughts on the Sutherland Springs First Baptist Church Shooting

I’ve been processing the tragedy that occurred Sunday morning. I was about to wrap up my teaching about 300 miles north of Sutherland Springs in…
Culture

Avoiding the Trap of Conspiracy Theory Christianity

Because God loves us, we can love God and love people! Can you think of anything more profound than this vertical and horizontal love that…
Culture
Tim Keller, the War on Winsomeness, & Responding to the “Negative World.”
Culture
Pelagian Racism Part 2: Will Preaching the Gospel Fix Systemic Racism?
Culture
A Gospel Response to Racial Injustice
Culture
Why Wait for Marriage, CA and Covid Restrictions, Mental Health & More
Culture
Living In The Negative World
Culture
Prayer Around the World: 24 Hour Live Prayer
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

Three Thoughts on Effective Short Term Missions

I really like hot sauce. In fact, I recently tried to make my own. I went to the farmers market and bought some seedlings. I…
Gospel
Why Was Good Friday So Good?
Gospel
Evangelism for the Introvert
Gospel
What is “Gospel-Centered Renewal” and What Does It Mean for Life and Ministry?
Gospel
Don’t Underestimate the Power of the Gospel
Gospel
I Am the Resurrection and the Life
Gospel
Practice Resurrection
Ministry & Leadership

How is CGN Providing Care and Coaching for Leaders?

The recent years have presented new challenges for pastors and leaders, and many studies are showing that discouragement is at an all time high. Even…
Ministry & Leadership

The Success of Succession: When Church Leaders Are Pressed to Compromise

When Protestants broke with Rome in the 15th Century, Rome countered the Protestant departure with a claim to Apostolic succession: "Look," they said, "Our leaders…
Ministry & Leadership

Sailing into Stormy Seas

The pre-tribulation rapture is a Calvary Chapel distinctive. But that doesn’t mean we expect things to be all roses before the Rapture. On the contrary,…
Ministry & Leadership
Critical Elements of Biblical Preaching – pt1
Ministry & Leadership
Why Change & Forward Movement are Crucial in Ministry
Christian Living
A Time of Lament
Ministry & Leadership
Expositors Collective Podcast
Ministry & Leadership
Six Keys to Developing Disciples
Gospel
The Gospel in HD: Transformation We Can See
Discipleship

CCBC Europe is Moving to Tbilisi, Georgia!

Calvary Chapel Bible College Europe is on the move! The Bible college originally began at the castle in Austria which was purchased by Calvary Chapel…
Discipleship

Counterfeit Christianity: Why Real Worship Costs

Editor’s Note: This article comes from the devotional book This Reasonable Response: A Sixty-Day Journey Growing As A Worshiper of God written by Johnny Zacchio…
Discipleship

Tonic Masculinity (Titus 2:2)

I'm sure you've heard the phrase "toxic masculinity." I think I understand—and even, to a degree, can sympathize with—the phrase. Terrible men have and do…
Discipleship
The Role of the Gospel in the Believer’s Life
Discipleship
5 Preaching Tips from the Apostle Paul
Discipleship
Three Reminders for Those Living a Public Lifestyle
Discipleship
How Did I Become Spiritually Paralyzed?
Discipleship
Mary Magdelene’s Perspective on Christ’s Resurrection
Christian Living
Want To Be A Good Witness? Do Your Job Well.
Christian Living

Be Supremely in Love with Jesus

Have you ever been in love? Have you experienced compelling, intense, strong feelings or emotions for someone? Have you yearned to spend time with someone…
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…
Christian Living

Finding Peace in Surrender

The idea of surrender, most commonly, has negative connotations. We think of armies and nations that have surrendered in wars; they saw that they were…
Christian Living
Revival Birthed by Radical Prayer
Christian Living
Three Easy Ways to Make People into Projects—Part 3
Christian Living
Keeping the Main thing the Main Thing
Christian Living
5 Tips for Discipling Your Children
Christian Living
Struggling with Forgiveness?
Christian Living
Understanding the Difference Between Abiding & Abounding