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Theology

Ordinology: What is Worship?

The idea of Christian worship is rooted in both the Old and New Testaments. In the Old Testament, the Hebrew word commonly translated worship means…
Theology

Five Points on the Mission Statement of a Christ Follower

“I appeal to you therefore, brothers, by the mercies of God, to present your bodies as a living sacrifice, holy and acceptable to God, which…
Theology

A Discussion on the Biblical Theology of Israel Part 2

In part one of this study, we began to look at the subject of Israel as a biblical theology theme. We began looking at five…
Culture
Engaging with Real Deconstruction: A look at Exvangelical memes – With Dominic Done!
Theology
Grace: The Anti-Karma
Theology
When We Like God, But Don’t Know Jesus
Theology
Worship: Participation in the Trinity
Theology
The Difference Between the Rapture and Christ’s Return
Theology
ECCLESIOLOGY 101: Respecting Leaders and Relating to Others
Culture

A Certain Kingdom & Political Uncertainty

I was sick to my stomach again. It happens every time I read through the book of Judges and get to the last few chapters.…
Culture

Pray for Florida

We are so saddened by the news of a mass school shooting in Parkland, Florida. Our prayers go out to the victims, the victim's families…
Culture

Christ in Yom Kippur Part 2

Editor’s Note: Editor’s Note: This article was previously published on September 16, 2021. This year (2023), the 10th day of the Jewish month of Tishrei…
Culture
Violence and Peace: A Biblical Perspective on Civil Demonstrations
Culture
The Great Reset or The Great Return
Culture
Disability, Worth, & The Unborn’s Right To Life
Culture
A Rush of Hope: A Cinematic Crusade
Culture
The Link: Only One Hope for Racial Injustice, Tony Evans Testimony, Conversation on Race & More
Culture
Does God Punish The World With Pandemics & Natural Disasters? Part 2 Miniseries
Gospel

Preaching the Gospel (to Myself)

Over and over again, I discover how easy it is to say the right things, yet how often I must be reminded to live them.…
Gospel

To Kill or to Crown Jesus?

Jesus said He would be crucified. "And as Moses lifted up the serpent in the wilderness, so must the Son of Man be lifted up,…
Gospel

Don’t Underestimate the Power of the Gospel

The Gospel is the "good news" concerning who Christ is and what He has accomplished. It is the power of God to redeem sinful humanity,…
Announcements
Introducing The Cultivate Church Planting Podcast!
Gospel
Three Reflections on the Power, Hope, and Triumph of Easter
Culture
The Music of Hope and the Gospel
Gospel
What is “Gospel-Centered Renewal” and What Does It Mean for Life and Ministry?
Gospel
Peace on Earth
Culture
Tim Keller, the War on Winsomeness, & Responding to the “Negative World.”
Ministry & Leadership

How to Give an Altar Call Part 2

In a previous post I gave one important principle about the altar call: don't manipulate. We can manipulate in a call to decision by:Using bait…
Ministry & Leadership

Turn your Eyes to Mexico: A Horizonte Ensenada Takeover Week

Welcome to the Horizonte Ensenada takeover week on CalvaryChapel.com! We are looking forward to seeing how the Spirit of the Lord is moving in Mexico!…
Gospel

Friends Not Foes

  Treat those on Christ’s side as friends not foes, For he who is not against us is on our side. Mark 9:40   We…
Ministry & Leadership
10 Easter Tips for Pastors
Ministry & Leadership
How to Discover God’s Will in Every Situation
Discipleship
Women Called by God: Madeleine Barot from the WWII French Resistance
Ministry & Leadership
An Unexpected Blessing for Bible Teachers
Ministry & Leadership
Women, God Wants to Use You
Ministry & Leadership
Things That Matter: The Pastor as a Counselor
Discipleship

Why You Should Not Take Offense

“Good morning America! What are we offended by today?!”, read a meme that came through my social media feed a couple of weeks ago. It…
Discipleship

How to Overcome Fiery Words of Anger

It was a difficult conversation. Don’t you hate those? I thought I was right; they thought they were right, which resulted in a heated war…
Christian Living

The Power and Role of Just One Color—Part 3

Editor’s Note: This is the third article in the Power and Role of Just One Color series. Click here to read the first article, published…
Discipleship
Lessons in Leadership Part 1: Who is in Charge of Your Church?
Discipleship
Declaring His Glory Among the Nations: How Are We Doing? Part 1
Discipleship
Calvary Chapel Needs Scholars
Discipleship
Psalm 134: Making the Choice to Rejoice
Christian Living
Real Hope for the Depressed Soul – Part 3
Discipleship
Why Zeal for Jesus is Important
Christian Living

Returning to an Awe-Inspired Perspective in Life and Ministry

I’m finally getting around to reading one of those books I’ve heard quoted by a ton of authors and podcasters, “A Secular Age” by Charles…
Christian Living

The Power of God’s Word

James 1:21-25 teaches one of the most important goals of spending time in God’s Word—we should seek to be changed by it. This passage compares…
Christian Living

Jennie Mitchell: Women Worth Knowing

Jennie Mitchell (1885-1978): Today we will be looking at one of Pastor Chuck Smith’s favorite speakers, leaders, and visionaries. She was a frequent speaker at…
Christian Living
Fanny Crosby
Christian Living
How Good is Your Shepherd?
Christian Living
Anna Spafford Part 2
Christian Living
Are You Praying with Honesty?
Christian Living
Advent: Jesus Our Salvation
Christian Living
Frances Ridley Havergal