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Theology

Whose Spin on Christianity is Better?

"Trust in the LORD, and do good; Dwell in the land, and feed on His faithfulness." (Psalm 37:3) Is it Biblical or Cultural? We do…
Theology

The Purpose Of Sex: Homosexuality And The Bible

Over the past several years there is not a more controversial subject in the Christian community than homosexuality and how believers should regard it. Perhaps…
Theology

Personal Eschatology: What Happens When I Die?

Ask a Bible-believing Christian, “What happens we die?”, and the answer will probably be something like: “Well, we go to heaven.” The rationale for this…
Christian Living
He Became Poor For Us (2 Corinthians 8:9)
Theology
Jesus & Cultural Relativism
Christian Living
A Holiday to the Unknown God
Christian Living
The Real Saint Nick
Theology
Pitfalls of Dispensationalism
Theology
The “Good People” Myth
Culture

The Link: Church Response to Sexual Challenges, Bible Thumpers, Young Preachers & More

"ERLC opposes H.R. 5 the Equality Act"– The Ethics & Religious Liberty Commission"The ERLC affirms the full dignity of every human being. At the 2018…
Culture

The Link: King David Rare Discovery, Ministering in the Pandemic, Help with Sermon Prep & More

"How Calvary Chapel Costa Mesa Is Ministering During the Pandemic"– Outreach Magazine "The church is finding ways to engage with its community during the pandemic."…
Culture

You Hear Their Cries: Reflections on September 11

I will never forget September 11, 2001. We were living and serving at the castle in Austria. We were busy with a new semester of…
Culture
A Rush of Hope: A Cinematic Crusade
Christian Living
CGN Shelter In Place Resource List
Culture
Christianity & Culture Series: Science and Christianity
Culture
A Gospel Response to Racial Injustice
Culture
Disaster Relief Update
Culture
The Final Countdown: What Do I Decide This Presidential Election?
Gospel

Thoughts on The Power of the Gospel

2018 CGN Pastors & Leaders Conference Archives Though I’ve been a Calvary Chapel pastor for nearly five years, this year will be my first time…
Culture

A Conversation on Class, Culture, the Gospel, and Race

Aaron Campbell and Brian Brodersen discuss race, class, culture, the gospel message, and Aaron's new book, Eyes That Seen Plenty, available now on: Kwve.store |…
Gospel

Pierced by the Lord: Thoughts on Good Friday

I was reading through my Bible reading plan, which currently has me in the book of Jeremiah, and I came across a phrase that gave…
Christian Living
Evangelism During a Pandemic? – with Joel Turner
Gospel
Proclaiming the Gospel According to Charles Spurgeon
Gospel
The Real Meaning of Palm Sunday
Culture
Finding Community and Hope: The Spiritual Needs of Ukrainian Refugees
Gospel
The King Who Meets Us in Our Deepest Need
Gospel
Advent: The Holy Spirit
Ministry & Leadership

The Need to Re:Engage in Church Planting

Why you should go to “ReEngage14”There are countless reasons why you should invest your resources and time to attend this church planting conference at Calvary…
Christian Living

Preaching for a Price: The High Cost of Tainted Motives

My first job was at Calvary Chapel Costa Mesa. I filed invoices, filled paper in copy machines, and learned the ins and outs of data…
Ministry & Leadership

Life & Leadership Lessons with Nate Holdridge

Nate Holdridge is one of our main session speakers at the Calvary Chapel Senior Pastors Conference. Years born again: Since 1996Years in Ministry: Since 1999…
Ministry & Leadership
Advice for pastors and preachers on Easter sermons and more!
Ministry & Leadership
Critical Elements of Biblical Preaching – pt2
Ministry & Leadership
An Unexpected Blessing for Bible Teachers
Discipleship
Calvary Chapel Bible College Ireland
Ministry & Leadership
Further Thoughts on Women in Ministry
Ministry & Leadership
Five Biblical Keys to Managing Your Day for God’s Glory
Discipleship

Training a Church to Love the Depressed – Part 2

This is Part 2 of a 3 part series. You can find Part 1 here: The Church & Victims Of Depression Providing Training In our…
Discipleship

Good Friday

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

Keep It Simple, Saint!

I was recently blessed to be part of a pertinent discussion with a group of loving, caring, well-educated young pastors. We talked about some of…
Discipleship
Why Does God Make Us Wait?
Discipleship
What Happened in 2020 Has Served to Advance the Gospel
Discipleship
Worship Leader Q/A: What Does Worship Ministry Look Like Today in the Church?
Discipleship
Five Points on Our Need for Community
Discipleship
Wake Up To The Story – Resisting Apathy pt.1
Christian Living
How Elisabeth Elliot Helped Me Propose to My Wife
Christian Living

What If Prayer is Unanswered?

Life is unexpected. Have you noticed that things often do not turn out the way we think they will, even when we pray? Perhaps you…
Christian Living

Acts 17, William Shatner, and the Fingerprints of God

When Paul addresses the crowd gathered at the Areopagus in Acts 17, he opens his appeal with a reference to a local altar to the…
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
Am I Walking in the Spirit?
Christian Living
The Power and Role of Just One Color—Part 3
Christian Living
The Lesson of the Potato Bug
Bible Study
Grace Has the Final Word (Part 1 of 4)
Christian Living
The Joy of Self-Forgetfulness
Christian Living
Do You Understand That You Are a Son?