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Theology

Does Education Make You Less Dependent on the Holy Spirit?

Seminary is Not For Everyone I have known many good pastors who did not go to seminary. My pastor, Tom Stipe, used to tell me…
Theology

The Difference Between the Rapture and Christ’s Return

Have you ever tried to explain something very carefully, only to have people take away every conclusion except the one you were trying to make?…
Christian Living

Christmas: The Great Rescue Mission

For much of the culture at large, the true meaning of Christmas is almost totally lost. Most people think of Christmas sentimentally. A recent survey…
Theology
What I Learned from Darrell Bock about Progressive Dispensationalism
Theology
Worship: Participation in the Trinity
Theology
Jesus & Cultural Relativism
History & Holidays
What Mary Knew an Advent Meditation
Theology
Ordinology: What is Worship?
Podcasts
The Origins and DNA of Calvary Global Network
Culture

Why I Am a Single-Issue Voter

By way of introduction, let me say some may find what follows offensive. What I have penned here isn’t meant to be provocative for its…
Culture

Year-End Review 2019!

Thank you for your support, prayers and encouragement in 2019. Here is a year-end review of CGN/ CalvaryChapel.com happenings! May the Lord bless this 2020…
Culture

What Preachers Can Learn from Vin Scully

In the world of American sports broadcasting, Vin Scully is a larger-than-life legend. For more than 60 years, he has told the story of the…
Culture
The Link: True Sexual Revolution, Mother of Modern Evangelicalism, Story of the Bible & More
Culture
Ukraine: Resilience, Resolve and Refuge – A Testimony from Tanya Kotelenets
Culture
Video Series: How To Watch A Movie (As A Christian)
Calvary Chapel
A Few Thoughts on the Jesus Revolution Film
Culture
The Link: Irony of Celebrity Pastors, Creation Fest Christmas, 2020 CGN Annual Report & More
Culture
The Link: Marty Sampson, Alice Cooper Interview, The Gospel & Cultural Engagement, and more!
Gospel

From Pastors to Podcasts

Right now it seems as though the Church is changing in many dramatic ways, and it can feel a bit scary. The thing is, the…
Gospel

Persecution Will End

Kierkegaard, the Danish philosopher, once told a parable about a theater where a variety show was taking place. Each show was more exciting than the…
Gospel

This is the Way: The Mandalorian and Ancient Creedal Christianity

A recent edition to the Star Wars franchise is The Mandalorian TV series. It has become hugely popular with both die-hard Star Wars fans as…
Gospel
The Middle East and the Mission of God
Gospel
The Throne Room of God – Comfort for a Troubled World
Gospel
Never Outgrow the Gospel
Gospel
Practice Resurrection
Gospel
The Gospel – How You Say it, Matters
Gospel
Contextualizing the Gospel: An Example Set by Jesus
Ministry & Leadership

We Need a Better Word Than “Mission”

Like most pastors, I’ve read a fair share of leadership books. From Jim Collins to Patrick Lencioni to Ben Horowitz, along with their Christian counterparts…
Gospel

Facing Challenges in Evangelism & Discipleship in the 21st Century

Patrick Johnstone, author of Operation World, will be our keynote speaker for the 2018 Global Missions Conference, happening January 2-5. Registration for the conference is…
Ministry & Leadership

Three Reasons Strong Partnerships Make Flourishing Ministries

In my last article, I discussed two key components for successful church planting: prioritizing and preparing. By prioritizing, I meant establishing “church planting” in the…
Ministry & Leadership
8 Ways to Develop a Women’s Ministry
Ministry & Leadership
Don’t Try To Build The House While It’s Burning – with Justin Thomas
Ministry & Leadership
Where He Leads, He Guides: An Unending Story
Ministry & Leadership
God is in Seattle: A Compelling Interview with Pastor Wayne Taylor
Ministry & Leadership
Is Women’s Ministry Necessary?
Announcements
Introducing: The Leadership Lessons Podcast
Discipleship

Bridge Building + Creating a Disciple-Making Culture

Calvary Nexus just hosted a luncheon called a Connection Gathering attended by 89 leaders from Calvary Chapel and other like-minded evangelical churches from Los Angeles,…
Discipleship

Soteriology in the Middle Part 2

“For God so loved the world that He gave His only begotten Son, that whoever believes in Him should not perish but have everlasting life.”…
Discipleship

Treasures from a Life Lived Under God’s Word

I grew up at Calvary Chapel of Costa Mesa under the teaching of Pastor Chuck Smith. I didn’t realize at the time how fortunate I…
Christian Living
How to Be a Good American Christian: 7 Keys for Balancing Patriotism & Faith
Discipleship
Why We Dream Big
Discipleship
Soteriology in the Middle Part 1
Discipleship
Lies About Us
Discipleship
How Vigilant Are You with the Company You Keep?
Discipleship
Seven Ways to Become a Person of God
Christian Living

The Dangers of Obeying God Halfway

Don’t stop halfway! There is a story found in Genesis 11 and 12 about the call of Abraham; it is a tale about not stopping…
Christian Living

Are We Drifting Backward?

This is painful. I’m about to share something personal. It’s a lesson I learned years ago. I share it because it illustrates what I believe…
Christian Living

Christmas Episode–Joann Ogburn, Denise Carlsen & Charlotte Day

Merry WWK Christmas! Today we present a special episode featuring stories contributed by our listeners! These testimonies serve as a wonderful reminder that the God…
Christian Living
Three Steps for Growing Intimate with God
Christian Living
Ann Judson: Women Worth Knowing
Bible Study
5 Ways the Holy Spirit Leads Believers in the Book of Acts
Christian Living
Is God Listening?
Christian Living
Why We Need to Understand the Hebrew Roots of the Christian Faith
Christian Living
Why Wait For Marriage? (With Jon Keith and Jordan Aly) – A Discussion on dating and sexuality.