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

Christian Living

Discovering Contentment + Comfort

I recently enjoyed a visit from pastor Zeddie Muzungu from Calvary Chapel Kampala in East Africa. I asked my friend, who has visited the United…

Bruce ZacharyNovember 4, 2025

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…

Pilgrim BenhamOctober 28, 2025

Christian Living

A Life of Submission: What If Submission Is the Key?

In today’s world, submission is almost seen as a dirty word. We celebrate independence, cheer on those who “stand their ground,” and promote the right…

Jeff GipeOctober 21, 2025

Announcements

The Man on the Middle Cross by Alistair Begg

We are excited to share this excerpt from The Man on the Middle Cross by Alistair Begg—a book that beautifully unpacks the heart of the…

Alistair BeggOctober 20, 2025

Calvary Chapel

Isn’t Calvary Chapel Distinctives Enough? Why We Wrote Calvary Chapel: Its Essence and Identity

A reflection on the heart, purpose, and unity behind our latest book. I have read Calvary Chapel Distinctives more times than I can count. Like…

Justin ThomasOctober 14, 2025

Christian Living

Love is Still Supreme

The most important thing in the Christian life and ministry is not knowledge, zeal, or giftedness. It is love. Without love, Paul says, we are…

Rafael ManzanaresOctober 7, 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!

Hearing Him Who Speaks from Heaven Part 1
on January 14, 2026 at 8:00 am
Hebrews 12:18-29
The Path to Spiritual Healing Part 2
on January 13, 2026 at 8:00 am
Hebrews 12:14-17
Anne Barbour Part 1
on January 13, 2026 at 8:00 am
From the time she was young, Anne knew she wanted to worship Jesus. She even began composing songs on the piano to Him when she was in junior high. Listen as Anne recounts her journey from a young woman with a love for Jesus and […]
The Path to Spiritual Healing Part 1
on January 12, 2026 at 8:00 am
Hebrews 12:14-17
The Chastening of the Lord Part 2
on January 9, 2026 at 8:00 am
Hebrews 12:5-13
The God Who is True! Part 2
on January 8, 2026 at 8:00 am
1 Kings 18:19-40
The Chastening of the Lord Part 1
on January 8, 2026 at 8:00 am
Hebrews 12:5-13
Looking unto Jesus Part 1
on January 7, 2026 at 8:00 am
Hebrews 12:1-4
Jeanne Willette Part 3
on January 6, 2026 at 8:00 am
From her teenage years, Jeanne Willette felt a deep compassion for children with special needs. After coming to faith at nineteen, she was placed in the Sunday School department—where she soon began a class specifically for children […]
Faith in the Midst of Affliction Part 2
on January 6, 2026 at 8:00 am
Hebrews 11:23-40
Faith in the Midst of Affliction Part 1
on January 5, 2026 at 8:00 am
Hebrews 11:23-40
Abraham: The Father of Faith Part 2
on January 2, 2026 at 8:00 am
Hebrews 11:8-22
The God Who is True! Part 1
on January 1, 2026 at 8:00 am
1 Kings 18:19-40
Abraham: The Father of Faith Part 1
on January 1, 2026 at 8:00 am
Hebrews 11:8-22

More Podcasts

From The Archives

Theology

Christian Living

Memento Mori: Death Inspiring Life

Memento Mori is a Latin phrase that means “remember that you will die.” It is, I think, the perfect way to end one year and…

Theology

The Trinity and the Christian Life

"…And truly our fellowship is with the Father and with His Son Jesus Christ" (1 John 1:3). In the last article, I spoke of how…

Theology

Is Belief in a Literal Resurrection of Christ Really Important

In 1 Corinthians 15:12-20 Paul states this truth in a way that shows what our lives would be if Jesus Christ had not risen from…

Christian Living

The Difference Between Imitating and Mimicking and Why It’s Important

Theology

The Resurrection Means MORE!

Theology

Discovering the Reason for the Holy Spirit’s Conviction

Theology

The Gifts: Defined and Referenced

Christian Living

The Early Tree

Christian Living

Exchanging Heaven for Here

Culture

How to Watch “Rings of Power” (As A Christian)

PJ, Riley, and Ben discuss Prime Video's latest show "The Rings of Power," coming out September 2nd. How should a Christian approach this show, its…

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

The Link: Where is God in a Coronavirus World, Spirit-led Teaching Webinar, Women You Worth Knowing Podcast & More

"The Christian Response to the Coronavirus: Stay Home"– The New York Times"This does not seem like the stuff of legend. What did the church do…

Culture

Hurricane Harvey Disaster Relief

Culture

The Link: Why We Need Religion, How God Uses Prophecy, Jews Came from Muslim Countries & More

Culture

The Link: Michael Behe on COVID-19, CGN – Leading During Covid-19, Help During the Exodus to Online & More

Culture

Pray for Texas

Culture

Engaging with Real Deconstruction: A look at Exvangelical memes – With Dominic Done!

Culture

Religious Freedom, The Wounds of a Friend, Dr. Lu Wing on Vaccines & More

The Gospel

Gospel

Isaiah 41: Easter and the World

As Easter approaches, it makes me consider the way people think about Jesus in the world I live in. I live in Cork, Ireland. Ireland…

Gospel

Mecca Moslems vs. Medina Moslems

Many find it confusing that in some places the Quran encourages peace, and in others it says to “kill the infidels.” The Quran was not…

Gospel

Three Thoughts on Effective Short Term Missions

I really like hot sauce. In fact, I recently tried to make my own. I went to the farmers market and bought some seedlings. I…

Gospel

What is Gospel Centered Preaching Part 1

Gospel

Advent: The Son

Culture

A Tribute to Billy Graham

Gospel

Women Called by God: Helen Roseveare

Gospel

What is CGN Doing to Help Churches in Practical Ways?

Gospel

How is CGN Fostering Missional Life and Ministry?

Leadership Training

Gospel

Reframing the Gospel for the Nations in our Neighborhoods Part 3

When there was no more wine to supply to the guests at a wedding they were attending, Mary approached Jesus and subtly told Him to…

Ministry & Leadership

The Key to Discerning the Will of God

How can we discern the will of God for our lives? I dare say 90% of our problem when we want to know God’s will…

Ministry & Leadership

The Success of Succession: When Church Leaders Are Pressed to Compromise

When Protestants broke with Rome in the 15th Century, Rome countered the Protestant departure with a claim to Apostolic succession: "Look," they said, "Our leaders…

Ministry & Leadership

Quickly building websites for Churches

Ministry & Leadership

Working on Unity

Ministry & Leadership

Four Ways to Maintain Grace and Truth in Ministry

Articles

The Benefit of Unity at CGN (Psalm 133)

Christian Living

Real Hope for the Depressed Soul – Part 3

Ministry & Leadership

Q&A Interview with Pam Markey of CCBC Europe

Discipleship

The Cure to Stop Feeling Guilty

“You Lord are good, and ready to forgive” (Psalm 86:5). “Neither do I condemn you. Go and sin no more”(John 8:11).The Bible has one dominant…

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

Why I’m Called to Serve My City

I decided to run for a seat on the Oxnard City Council in the recent midterm elections, after it became clear that was what God’s…

Discipleship

Three Reasons Not to Fear

Discipleship

God’s Greater Sacrifice & the Christian’s Service

Discipleship

Seven Ways to Become a Person of God

Discipleship

4 Keys to Triumph in Trials

Discipleship

Four Reasons to Love God and Your Neighbor

Discipleship

Kay Smith — Woman of Influence

Christian Living

Experiencing Christ’s Rest

Editor’s Note: This is the third article in a series on rest for our souls. Click here to read the first article, “Jesus Offers a…

Christian Living

Why Do Spiritual Droughts Happen?

Back in the 80s, my buddies and I wanted to go on a mountain hike up to the top of Sandia Peak in Albuquerque, New…

Christian Living

A Paradigm for Christian Education

The current crisis of the evangelical church in America is being called a “massive discipleship failure caused by a massive catechesis failure.”1 The ideologies of…

Christian Living

Exchanging Heaven for Here

Christian Living

Patricia St. John: Women Worth Knowing

Christian Living

Sharing Salt

Christian Living

The Difference Between Providing Opportunities & Keeping Responsibilities

Christian Living

Learning to Dwell in the Secret Place

Christian Living

Trending

CGN Relief Fund

Listen to teachings by Chuck Smith

Podcast Episodes

Promotions

From The Archives

Memento Mori: Death Inspiring Life

The Trinity and the Christian Life

Is Belief in a Literal Resurrection of Christ Really Important

The Difference Between Imitating and Mimicking and Why It’s Important

The Resurrection Means MORE!

Discovering the Reason for the Holy Spirit’s Conviction

The Gifts: Defined and Referenced

The Early Tree

Exchanging Heaven for Here

How to Watch “Rings of Power” (As A Christian)

Fundamentalists, Progressives, and Theological Method

The Link: Where is God in a Coronavirus World, Spirit-led Teaching Webinar, Women You Worth Knowing Podcast & More

Hurricane Harvey Disaster Relief

The Link: Why We Need Religion, How God Uses Prophecy, Jews Came from Muslim Countries & More

The Link: Michael Behe on COVID-19, CGN – Leading During Covid-19, Help During the Exodus to Online & More

Pray for Texas

Engaging with Real Deconstruction: A look at Exvangelical memes – With Dominic Done!

Religious Freedom, The Wounds of a Friend, Dr. Lu Wing on Vaccines & More

Isaiah 41: Easter and the World

Mecca Moslems vs. Medina Moslems

Three Thoughts on Effective Short Term Missions

What is Gospel Centered Preaching Part 1

Advent: The Son

A Tribute to Billy Graham

Women Called by God: Helen Roseveare

What is CGN Doing to Help Churches in Practical Ways?

How is CGN Fostering Missional Life and Ministry?

Reframing the Gospel for the Nations in our Neighborhoods Part 3

The Key to Discerning the Will of God

The Success of Succession: When Church Leaders Are Pressed to Compromise

Quickly building websites for Churches

Working on Unity

Four Ways to Maintain Grace and Truth in Ministry

The Benefit of Unity at CGN (Psalm 133)

Real Hope for the Depressed Soul – Part 3

Q&A Interview with Pam Markey of CCBC Europe

The Cure to Stop Feeling Guilty

Generational Sin?

Why I’m Called to Serve My City

Three Reasons Not to Fear

God’s Greater Sacrifice & the Christian’s Service

Seven Ways to Become a Person of God

4 Keys to Triumph in Trials

Four Reasons to Love God and Your Neighbor

Kay Smith — Woman of Influence

Experiencing Christ’s Rest

Why Do Spiritual Droughts Happen?

A Paradigm for Christian Education

Exchanging Heaven for Here

Patricia St. John: Women Worth Knowing

Sharing Salt

The Difference Between Providing Opportunities & Keeping Responsibilities

Learning to Dwell in the Secret Place

Contending With Shame