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Theology

Jesus & Cultural Relativism

We live in a cultural time when being "educated" is synonymous with being agnostic, a time when people promote prejudice and bias about things of…
Discipleship

The Blessings of the Exile

Originally published on Nick’s blog December 8, 2020. Unbelievable News Through the prophet Habakkuk, God spoke to the people of Judah, telling them this: “Look…
Podcasts

Does God Cause Evil and Suffering? – ft Gerry Breshears and John Piper

In this episode, we dive into some dangerous territory: questions about God's sovereignty. The sovereignty of God can be an extremely challenging topic for Christians.…
Gospel
6 Reasons Why I Believe Jesus is God
Christian Living
My Christmas Theology Was Formed by Bing Crosby
Theology
What is Ordinology?
Theology
Calvary Chapel Core Convictions: God’s Grace + Love
Theology
Discovering the Reason for the Holy Spirit’s Conviction
Podcasts
Crying Out To The Father – A study of God’s Fatherhood
Culture

The Link: Billy Graham Statue in U.S. Capitol, CGN International Conference, Biblical Critique of Secular Justice & More

Calvary Chapel | CGN International Conference– Calvary Global Network"Join us August 10-13 for the Calvary Chapel | CGN International Conference as we discuss this year's…
Culture

Unexpected Lessons from Jesus & the Church in the UK

I have discovered that very often, life in the United Kingdom is anything but united. We see throughout Scripture the call to biblical, grace-filled,Spirit-led unity.…
Culture

The World We Impart: Fostering Racial Reconciliation in Our Churches

I have a four-year-old nephew. He’s gregarious. He’s fun-loving. He’s black. He doesn't yet realize color. He’s not yet saddled with the weighty history of…
Culture
Hurricane Harvey Disaster Relief
Culture
The Link: Prayer Around the World, How Pastors Handle Ungathered Worship, Preaching to an Empty Room & More
Culture
Did God Cause Covid-19 in Order to Punish Specific People? | Tough Questions for the Current Crisis Miniseries P1
Culture
The Link: Renewal for Tired Pastors, Longing for Justice, Character Formation & More
Culture
Prayer Around the World: 24 Hour Live Prayer
Culture
Loving Our Neighbors in Orlando and Beyond
Gospel

Why Reaching the Lost Should Cost Us Everything

He said to them, “Whoever desires to come after Me, let him deny himself, and take up his cross, and follow Me. For whoever desires…
Gospel

The Death of God

Perhaps many of you have, at some point in your lives, heard the famous quote by Fredrick Nietzsche: “God is dead; we have killed him.”…
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…
Gospel
The Essentials of Gospel Proclamation
Gospel
Advent: The Son
Gospel
Women Called by God: Helen Roseveare
Gospel
The Throne Room of God – Comfort for a Troubled World
Gospel
Advent: The Holy Spirit
Culture
A Response To Jordan Peterson from a Protestant Christian Pastor
Ministry & Leadership

Prophetic Gifting, Proper Grammar & Possible Tattoos with Sam Storms

Sam Storms is a veteran preacher, author and seminary professor with nearly five decadesof ministry experience in thisinterview (originally released in April of 2022)He emphasizes…
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”.…
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
Pastor Jane or Pastor John? – Addressing Evangelical Chauvinism
Discipleship
Women Called by God: Madeleine Barot from the WWII French Resistance
Ministry & Leadership
Critical Elements of Biblical Preaching – pt2
Ministry & Leadership
Church Van E05-Tony Clark Part 2
Ministry & Leadership
An Interview with Pastor Richard Cimino
Announcements
CGN Leadership Collective Podcast and Initiative
Discipleship

Take Courage: A Meditation on Acts 23:11

Ever finished a project and thought: Is that it? The result just did not compare to the excitement that first inspired action. This is especially…
Discipleship

Calvary Chapel Needs Scholars

Chuck Smith famously proclaimed that God does not call the trained; he trains the called. Like many Calvary Pastors, I owe much of my ministry…
Discipleship

The Gift of the Presence We Don’t Deserve

My wife and I aren’t fancy people. We don’t like to dress up, feel odd in upscale restaurants, and generally prefer dates where comfy pants…
Christian Living
Real Hope for the Depressed Soul – Part 3
Discipleship
Finding Strength in the Benevolent Gaze of God
Discipleship
Pastoral Ministry: The Balance Between Study & Family
Discipleship
Ten Things Every Calvary Kid Knows
Discipleship
The Paradox of Spiritual Sleepiness
Culture
Doubt and Faith of Our Time
Christian Living

Who Determines What Mercy Looks Like?

"But the Lord was with Joseph and showed him mercy, and He gave him favor in the sight of the keeper of the prison" (Genesis…
Christian Living

How to Use Parenting Seminars 
as an Outreach to the Community

One of the greatest ways to reach out into your community is to meet the real needs of parents and then to share with them…
Christian Living

The Power of Spiritually Healthy Habits Part 2

In part one of this article, I shared four tips I gleaned from the New York Times bestseller: The Power of Habit: Why we do…
Christian Living
Where Did the Word “Refugee” Originate?
Christian Living
Acts 17, William Shatner, and the Fingerprints of God
Announcements
Free Bible Reading & Devotional Tool
Christian Living
A Father’s Love: Drawing Near to God in a Distant World
Christian Living
How Do We Understand God’s Glory?
Christian Living
God is Emotional