By Brian Brodersen In Gospel

The Middle East and the Mission of God

Read Article

By Mike Dente In Christian Living

The Uninvited Guest (Part 2 of a Series)

Read Article

By Rafael Manzanares In Christian Living

Having Begun in the Spirit

Read Article

By Mike Dente In Christian Living

A Better Way Than Condemning

Read Article

Gospel Theology

The Middle East and the Mission of God

Persia in Prophecy As the Middle East conflict has heated up once again, many people are asking whether this is a fulfillment of Bible prophecy.…

Brian BrodersenMarch 10, 2026

Christian Living

The Uninvited Guest (Part 2 of a Series)

In the first part of my meditation on Matthew 7:1-5, I sought to reflect on Jesus’ way of speaking hard truths, noting how His disciples…

Mike DenteMarch 3, 2026

Christian Living Ministry & Leadership

Having Begun in the Spirit

A Word to Pastors and Leaders As pastors and leaders, we must continually return to Paul’s question: Having begun in the Spirit, are we now…

Rafael ManzanaresFebruary 17, 2026

Christian Living

A Better Way Than Condemning

No one is like Jesus; no one spoke like Him. Every time I read the Sermon on the Mount, I smile at the vast understatement…

Mike DenteFebruary 3, 2026

Christian Living

The Purpose and Power of Prayer

People often ask, “Why do we pray?” The reasoning behind that question goes something like this: “If God is who you say He is, if…

Brian BrodersenJanuary 27, 2026

Christian Living

Jesus, Prayer, and You

“Then He spoke a parable to them, that men always ought to pray and not lose heart.” —Luke 18:1 The Gospel of Luke emphasizes the…

Brian BrodersenJanuary 20, 2026

Bible Study Christian Living

An Ordinary Wedding (John 2:1-11)

When you think of the time Jesus turned water to wine at a wedding in Cana, what’s your first thought? “I know the story. I’ve…

Brad HallJanuary 12, 2026

History & Holidays

Give Me Jesus

As one year fades into the history books and another begins, I always find myself making mental commitments to doing things differently in the year…

Brian BrodersenDecember 30, 2025

History & Holidays

“O Little Town of Bethlehem”

One of the things I really enjoy about the Christmas season is hearing those wonderful Christmas Carols, the ones we not only sing in our…

Brian BrodersenDecember 23, 2025

History & Holidays

Hanukkah 2000 Years Ago

To all whose world was turned upside down October 7, 2023, there is Hope. Who Is the Messiah? While traveling in Israel awhile back, I…

Brian BrodersenDecember 19, 2025

Christian Living History & Holidays

When Christmas Doesn’t Feel Merry: How the Real Story Meets Us in Every Season

On why the first Christmas speaks to both joy and hardship, and how Jesus meets us in every circumstance. We often imagine Christmas as warm,…

Rafael ManzanaresDecember 16, 2025

History & Holidays

From Most High to Most Low

Christmas tells us something staggering about God. Human glory is measured by ascent. It is all about climbing higher, achieving more, reaching the top. We…

Richard CiminoDecember 9, 2025

Christian Living

When We Run, We Feel His Pleasure

Rethinking Unity, Freedom, and Pastoral Trust in the Church There is a quiet danger that can enter the church unnoticed. It appears when we allow…

Rafael ManzanaresDecember 2, 2025

Christian Living

In Everything Give Thanks (1 Thessalonians 5:18)

I Thessalonians 5:18 “In everything give thanks: for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus concerning you.” Ever feel like you got things…

Cheryl BrodersenNovember 25, 2025

Bible Study Christian Living

“Helping People See Clearly: Why Study Bibles Still Matter” — Expositors Collective’s Conversation with David Guzik

Editor’s Note: On November 10, 2025, the Expositors Collective podcast released an episode that we at calvarychapel.com believe will encourage all our readers. While attending…

Calvary Global NetworkNovember 18, 2025

Christian Living

Jesus is the Truly Precious Treasure

We all have our treasures, even pastors — those small things we hold dear. There are memories of seeing the Lord move, lives turned around,…

Mike DenteNovember 11, 2025

CGN Relief Fund

Learn how you can help.

Listen to teachings by Chuck Smith

Sermons from the founder of Calvary Chapel.

Podcast Episodes

The latest from some of our shows! For more content, check out our podcast Network!

Revelation: The Big Picture Part 1
on March 12, 2026 at 7:00 am
-
The Way to Power Part 1
on March 12, 2026 at 7:00 am
1 Kings 19:16, 19-21; 2 Kings 2:8-25
Revelation and the Promise of Blessing Part 1
on March 11, 2026 at 7:00 am
Revelation 1:3
A Conversation with Cheryl Brodersen & Robin Gunn Part 1
on March 10, 2026 at 7:00 am
Robin and Cheryl take a break from the usual format of Women Worth Knowing to chat together about some of the women who have personally spoken into their lives. Among those discussed is Corrie ten Boom, whose personal encounter with […]
Come! God Part 1
on March 10, 2026 at 7:00 am
Revelation 22:17
God Is with Us Part 2
on March 9, 2026 at 7:00 am
Revelation 21:1-7
God Is with Us Part 1
on March 6, 2026 at 8:00 am
Revelation 21:1-7
Perseverance: The Distinguishing Quality of a Leader Part 2
on March 5, 2026 at 8:00 am
2 Kings 2:1-12
The Final Judgment Part 2
on March 5, 2026 at 8:00 am
Revelation 20:11-15
The Final Judgment Part 1
on March 4, 2026 at 8:00 am
Revelation 20:11-15
The Reign of Christ Part 2
on March 3, 2026 at 8:00 am
Revelation 20:4-6
Maria Dyer Taylor: A Love Story of Devotion and Mission Part 3
on March 3, 2026 at 8:00 am
The story of Maria Dyer Taylor is a love story. It is the love story of a woman for her God, for the Chinese people, and for her husband. The story takes place in China and London. Maria was a remarkable woman, and her passion for God […]
The Reign of Christ Part 1
on March 2, 2026 at 8:00 am
Revelation 20:4-6
The Return of the King Part 2
on February 27, 2026 at 8:00 am
Revelation 19:11-16

More Podcasts

From The Archives

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…

Gospel

Advent: The Son

Part 2 of 3 * This article is adapted from a series of papers written for Western Seminary. Continuing this three-part celebration of Advent, this…

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.…

Christian Living

Bible Reading: Quality or Quantity?

Theology

ECCLESIOLOGY 101: How the Local Church Lives and Breathes Led by the Spirit Part 2

Theology

Does Hell Really Exist?

Theology

Sola Fide: Clarifying the Role of Faith in the Gift of Salvation

History & Holidays

A Christian Perspective on Purim

Theology

“The Perfect” Argument for Continuationism

Culture

Social Distancing: Staying Apart, But Staying Connected

As much of the world is now on lockdown, meaning that voluntary physical distancing became physical distancing through a government order, I wanted us as…

Culture

“The Lord Bless Thee:” Remembering Pastor Chuck

“The LORD bless you and keep you; the LORD make His face to shine upon you, and be gracious unto you; the LORD lift up…

Culture

Living In The Negative World

Throughout our lives many of us have heard older generations harken back to a time when Christians were accepted, praised, and embraced by the culture.…

Culture

The Link: Anger at Archbishop Glenn, Missions 2020, The Most Important Pursuit of Young People & More!

Culture

Christmas Edition: J.K. Rowling, Charlie Brown Theology, Tidings of Comfort & More

Culture

A Tribute to Billy Graham

Culture

CGN Leadership Statement on Racism

Culture

The Link: American History is Not Canceled, What it Means to be Human, J.I. Packer Tribute & More

Culture

Johnny Cash: Redemption of an American Icon

The Gospel

Gospel

Gospel-Based Differentiated Unity

I recently went on a missions trip to help out near the Ukrainian border of Poland. Though brief, my experience was life-enriching. It also brought…

Gospel

The Real Meaning of Palm Sunday

This article originally appeared on calvarychapel.flywheelsites.com on April 13, 2014. When Jesus came into Jerusalem on what we call Palm Sunday, you could say that…

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

Reframing the Gospel for the Nations in Our Neighborhoods

Gospel

A Secured Tomb Couldn’t Stop the Resurrected Christ

Gospel

What Exactly is Spiritual Thriving?

Gospel

Advent: The Holy Spirit

Gospel

Knowing God

Leadership Training

Ministry & Leadership

Calvary Global Network: Points on Successful Church Planting

Nothing excites me more than to see new churches planted. New churches mean souls being saved, lives being changed, God being worshiped, more churches being…

Ministry & Leadership

Expositors Collective Podcast

Interviews and messages designed to help you understand, apply and teach the Bible with power and clarity to this generation. Click on the above graphic…

Ministry & Leadership

How a Father’s Words Shape Their Child’s Life

“For you know how, like a father with his children, we exhorted each one of you and encouraged you and charged you to walk in…

Ministry & Leadership

8 Ways to Develop a Women’s Ministry

Ministry & Leadership

Three Reasons Strong Partnerships Make Flourishing Ministries

Ministry & Leadership

Episode 3- “Leading Through Seasons of Doubt”

Ministry & Leadership

The Need to Re:Engage in Church Planting

Ministry & Leadership

When She leads Podcast – Developing or Revamping a Women’s Ministry

Gospel

Facing Challenges in Evangelism & Discipleship in the 21st Century

Discipleship

How Firm a Foundation: The Life of Adoniram Judson

“God is to me the great Unknown. I believe in Him, but I find Him not.” This is not something you would expect a strong…

Discipleship

Weighing God Down

A common idea in the Psalms is that we can and should bless the Lord. Of course, we can’t bless God in the sense that…

Discipleship

Generational Sin?

Have you ever heard a sermon on the devastation caused by “generational sin”? Preachers base their frightening comments on texts like Exodus 20:5: “I, the…

Discipleship

Experiencing an Insurrection of Kindness in Your Ministry

Discipleship

How to Impress Jonathan Edwards

Culture

Church Van E04-Tony Clark Part 1

Discipleship

The What and Why of Discipleship

Discipleship

Four Reasons to Love God and Your Neighbor

Discipleship

Relevance, Methods, and the Gospel

Christian Living

Overcoming Imposter Syndrome – With Mike Neglia

Aaron sits down with Mike Neglia (Calvary Cork, Expositors Collective) to discuss the struggle of “Imposter Syndrome”, a psychological pattern in which one doubts one’s…

Christian Living

The Reformation Through Jewish Eyes

As the Church prepares to celebrate the 500th anniversary of the Reformation on October 31, 2017, there is much to celebrate. Truly the Reformation has…

Christian Living

How to Absorb That Blow of Criticism

One of the most humiliating things I’ve ever agreed to was allowing people to line up and “pie” me in the face. When I was…

Christian Living

Bench the Hype — Part 2

Christian Living

The Blessings That Come When We Fear the Lord

Christian Living

Seven Minutes and Seven Years

Christian Living

A Letter to the Modern Church

Christian Living

Three Hindrances That Need to Be Stripped From My Life

Christian Living

Trending

CGN Relief Fund

Listen to teachings by Chuck Smith

Podcast Episodes

Promotions

From The Archives

Personal Eschatology: What Happens When I Die?

Advent: The Son

A CHRISTIAN PERSPECTIVE ON PURIM

Bible Reading: Quality or Quantity?

ECCLESIOLOGY 101: How the Local Church Lives and Breathes Led by the Spirit Part 2

Does Hell Really Exist?

Sola Fide: Clarifying the Role of Faith in the Gift of Salvation

A Christian Perspective on Purim

“The Perfect” Argument for Continuationism

Social Distancing: Staying Apart, But Staying Connected

“The Lord Bless Thee:” Remembering Pastor Chuck

Living In The Negative World

The Link: Anger at Archbishop Glenn, Missions 2020, The Most Important Pursuit of Young People & More!

Christmas Edition: J.K. Rowling, Charlie Brown Theology, Tidings of Comfort & More

A Tribute to Billy Graham

CGN Leadership Statement on Racism

The Link: American History is Not Canceled, What it Means to be Human, J.I. Packer Tribute & More

Johnny Cash: Redemption of an American Icon

Gospel-Based Differentiated Unity

The Real Meaning of Palm Sunday

6 Reasons Why I Believe Jesus is God

Reframing the Gospel for the Nations in Our Neighborhoods

A Secured Tomb Couldn’t Stop the Resurrected Christ

What Exactly is Spiritual Thriving?

Advent: The Holy Spirit

Knowing God

Weapons of this Warfare: Facing the Strongholds of Social Media

Calvary Global Network: Points on Successful Church Planting

Expositors Collective Podcast

How a Father’s Words Shape Their Child’s Life

8 Ways to Develop a Women’s Ministry

Three Reasons Strong Partnerships Make Flourishing Ministries

Episode 3- “Leading Through Seasons of Doubt”

The Need to Re:Engage in Church Planting

When She leads Podcast – Developing or Revamping a Women’s Ministry

Facing Challenges in Evangelism & Discipleship in the 21st Century

How Firm a Foundation: The Life of Adoniram Judson

Weighing God Down

Generational Sin?

Experiencing an Insurrection of Kindness in Your Ministry

How to Impress Jonathan Edwards

Church Van E04-Tony Clark Part 1

The What and Why of Discipleship

Four Reasons to Love God and Your Neighbor

Relevance, Methods, and the Gospel

Overcoming Imposter Syndrome – With Mike Neglia

The Reformation Through Jewish Eyes

How to Absorb That Blow of Criticism

Bench the Hype — Part 2

The Blessings That Come When We Fear the Lord

Seven Minutes and Seven Years

A Letter to the Modern Church

Three Hindrances That Need to Be Stripped From My Life

The Key to Keeping Your Focus on Christ at Christmas