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Theology

Unicorns, Lucky Charms & False Prophecy

A few years ago, I had an opportunity to counsel a friend who had received an alleged prophetic word. The prophecy was comically out of…
Theology

Evidence for the Resurrection: Was it Real?

In an earlier post, we discussed Christ’s resurrection as an unique event that differs in kind from all other ancient near eastern myths of dying…
Theology

Digital Distractions: Five Spiritual & Physical Threats

A recent study says, “Fifty-four percent of kids think their parents check their devices too often...32% say they feel unimportant when their parents get distracted…
Theology
Apathy & Prophecy: The Growing Indifference of Millennials Toward dispensationalism
Theology
FB Live Talk on Creativity & Theology
Gospel
6 Reasons Why I Believe Jesus is God
Theology
Evidence for the Resurrection: The Nature of Christ’s Resurrected Physical Body
Theology
The Rescue of Restriction
Theology
Evidence for the Resurrection: Is Easter Just More of the Same?
Culture

Should the Church Embrace Kanye West?

Of the eight studio records that Kanye West has previously released, seven have gone “platinum.” Over the course of his career, he has been nominated…
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…
Articles

Fundamentalists, Progressives, and Theological Method

When it comes to theological method, that is, how we connect the truths of God’s word with the problems of human life, neither fundamentalism nor…
Culture
Response Versus Reaction to the Las Vegas Shooting
Culture
Relating the Gospel to Social Justice
Culture
The Link: Political Correctness in the Church, Evangelism Formation, Finding God in A-Level Politics & More
Culture
The Gospel for the Church After Orlando
Culture
The Link: C.S. Lewis Understood 2020 Better than Us, The Promise of Peace Advent, Elliot Page & More
Culture
Christmas Edition: J.K. Rowling, Charlie Brown Theology, Tidings of Comfort & More
Gospel

Why The Gospel Is Central

In past years there has been a re-emphasis and refocus on the centrality of the gospel. It's easy to notice how many organizations, books, conferences…
Gospel

Meditations on Good Friday

“Christ died for our sins according to the Scriptures, that he was buried, that he was raised on the third day” (1 Corinthians 15:3-5). Good…
Gospel

From Waiting to Witnessing

In 1992, I sat in a classroom at the School of Ministry at Calvary Chapel Costa Mesa. Every Friday morning, Pastor Chuck Smith would walk…
Gospel
Easter: Further Meditations for This Weekend
Gospel
To Kill or to Crown Jesus?
Gospel
A Box with a Lid: The Shared Fate of John Chrysostom and the Gospel
Gospel
The Essentials of Gospel Proclamation
Gospel
WIN: Jesus is Victorious
Gospel
The Real Meaning of Palm Sunday
Discipleship

The Worshiper and the Leader: A Powerful Combination

You won't find a worship leader in the New Testament. This is unsettling for those of us who look to Scripture as our guide. No…
Ministry & Leadership

The Key to Understanding & Obeying God’s Commands

Mike Neglia is a leader in the Expositors Collective and will be sharing at the next seminar on April 5-6 at Maranatha Chapel in San…
Ministry & Leadership

Criticism and the Worship Leader

Criticism can be hard to swallow. Regarding criticism, it has been said, “Your friends have everything to lose, and your enemies have nothing to lose”.…
Ministry & Leadership
The Crucial Factor for Effective Small Town Ministry
Ministry & Leadership
Organic vs Strategic Church Planting
Ministry & Leadership
10 Easter Tips for Pastors
Ministry & Leadership
Don’t Try To Build The House While It’s Burning – with Justin Thomas
Ministry & Leadership
Fifteen Steps for Expositional Sermon Preparation
Ministry & Leadership
Things That Matter: The Pastor as a Counselor
Discipleship

Reflecting Grace and Truth

“And the Word became flesh and dwelt among us, and we beheld His glory, the glory as of the only begotten of the Father, full…
Christian Living

The Word Made Flesh: How Scripture Anchored My Soul through Stormy Trials

Like most women, I have faced many difficult trials throughout my life. What has steadied me and brought me through with hope? The Word of…
Discipleship

How Vigilant Are You with the Company You Keep?

There comes a point in time for every one of us where we need to make the painful choice to separate ourselves from hurtful people.…
Discipleship
Augustine & Disordered Loves
Discipleship
Let’s Talk About Your Marriage
Discipleship
What Is Hatred For?
Discipleship
Healing From Burnout
Discipleship
Generational Sin?
Discipleship
When God has a Plan
Christian Living

4 Ideas for Family Ministry in Your Church

Being the church implies discipleship. It’s important to disciple believers as individuals but also in their roles and relationships in family life. With the pressures…
Christian Living

What Worship Can Accomplish

Pastor Ray Bentley will be speaking at the 2017 CCCM Pastors & Leaders Conference, happening June 26-29! Do we know what worship means and does?…
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
Don’t Quit
Christian Living
Marriage in the COVID-19 Age
Christian Living
Defining Blessedness
Christian Living
Aimee Semple McPherson Part 3
Christian Living
Valuing Christian Community: Join Us at the CGN International Ministry Conference
Christian Living
The Dangers of Obeying God Halfway