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Culture

Does God Punish The World With Pandemics & Natural Disasters? Part 2 Miniseries

When we face some sort of big global crisis, many make statements about how this is certainly proof of God’s wrath and judgment against the…
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

When We Like God, But Don’t Know Jesus

I sat next to a beautiful woman I have met only twice, and she told me about her divorce and liturgical background, her ex-husband's remarriage…
Discipleship
Gossip & The Gospel
Theology
The Importance of the Incarnation
Christian Living
The Difference Between Imitating and Mimicking and Why It’s Important
Theology
What is Faith?
Theology
Reformation Day: Live Session with David Guzik
Culture
Relating the Gospel to Social Justice
Culture

Why Juneteenth is Important for All Christians

Why should Juneteenth be important for all Christians? Before we consider the answer, a brief history lesson will be helpful. What is Juneteenth? Juneteenth (June…
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

A Film Review: “Annihilation”

The idea of existential nihilism couldn't be more opposed to my Biblical, Christian worldview. To think that everything we see and experience ultimately lacks purpose…
Culture
Avoiding the Trap of Conspiracy Theory Christianity
Culture
The Link: Google Searches for Prayer, Church Response to the Virus, Bart Ehrman & More
Culture
A Window in Time: Israel’s 70th Anniversary
Christian Living
How to Be a Good American Christian: 7 Keys for Balancing Patriotism & Faith
Culture
You Hear Their Cries: Reflections on September 11
Culture
The Link: Update on Hurricane Laura, The First Great Awakening, A Rush of Hope & More
Gospel

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.…
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

I Am the Resurrection and the Life

This article originally appeared on calvarychapel.flywheelsites.com on April 20, 2019. "I am the resurrection and the life" (John 11:25) Jesus' claim to be the resurrection…
Gospel
How the Gospel Heals Shame
Gospel
The King’s Crown
Gospel
Gospel-Based Differentiated Unity
Gospel
How To Wreck a Sermon: 5 Simple Steps
Gospel
Reframing the Gospel for the Nations in our Neighborhoods Part 3
Gospel
6 Reasons Why I Believe Jesus is God
Ministry & Leadership

Expositors Collective: Sample of a Christ-Centered Sermon

Recently, I was honored to take part in the Expositors Collective, a seminar designed to train and mentor young preachers in the skill of expository…
Christian Living

Real Hope for the Depressed Soul – Part 3

This is part 3 of a 3 part series. You can find part 1 and part 2 here: Part 1 Part 2 (Originally published on…
Christian Living

How to Rejoice Always in Ministry

"Rejoice in the Lord always; again I will say, rejoice" (Philippians 4:4). What kind of wild man tells a group of people to rejoice at…
Christian Living
Layoffs, Furloughs, and the Walk of Faith
Ministry & Leadership
The Importance of Vision Casting in Ministry
Ministry & Leadership
Criticism and the Worship Leader
Articles
Women’s Bible Study, Where Are You?
Ministry & Leadership
How to Give an Altar Call Part 2
Announcements
Conference Conversations: “Church Planter Initiative Roundtable”
Discipleship

Kay Smith — Woman of Influence

Kathy Gilbert has been involved with the Calvary Chapel movement for over 50 years. Having attended Woodstock in 1969 and identifying as an "Earth Mother,"…
Discipleship

Beyond The Shadow of a Doubt – How Jesus Responds to The Christian Doubter

Doubt, often regarded as the evil twin brother of faith, is a condition that frequently casts a long shadow over the believer's life. Many grow…
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…
Discipleship
Bridge Building + Creating a Disciple-Making Culture
Discipleship
A Calvary Chapel Perspective on Preaching
Christian Living
The Power and Role of Just One Color—Part 3
Discipleship
Recovering the Lost Art of Conversation
Discipleship
How to See God’s Future for Your Life
Discipleship
How Firm a Foundation: The Life of Adoniram Judson
Christian Living

Hannah, Sarah, and Hagar: A Brief Study in Character Analogy

In any form of storytelling, authors frequently employ modes of comparison between characters. Sometimes characters complement one another, resembling each other’s traits, actions, or other…
Christian Living

3 Keys to Create Margin for What Matters Most

One of the values of our local church is “We create margin for what matters most.” We have observed, discovered, and experienced that life is…
Christian Living

Prayer: An Instrument of God’s Judgment

For some Christians, prayer is nothing more than a monologue: just an opportunity to talk to God, listing out all of our needs like a…
Christian Living
The Church, the Culture and Corinth: Facing the Lack of Dignity in the 21st Century
Christian Living
Three Easy Ways to Make People into Projects—Part 1
Christian Living
Why I Need to Discern My Thought Life
Christian Living
Am I Walking in the Spirit?
Christian Living
Want To Be A Good Witness? Do Your Job Well.
Christian Living
Digital Distractions: What Can We Do?