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Christian Living

Jesus Offers A Greater Rest

I came to faith at the College and Career study at Calvary Chapel of Costa Mesa. The pastor was sharing an overview of the Book…
Theology

The Purpose Of Sex: Homosexuality And The Bible

Over the past several years there is not a more controversial subject in the Christian community than homosexuality and how believers should regard it. Perhaps…
Theology

A Study in the Book of Hebrews: The Centrality of Jesus

We aren't sure exactly who wrote the book of Hebrews. Some say it was Paul the apostle, but that is doubtful. Others say Barnabas—or because…
Discipleship
Holiness = Doing Justice
Podcasts
Is God Allowing Suffering Just as Bad as Him Causing It?
Christian Living
He Became Poor For Us (2 Corinthians 8:9)
Culture
The Dangers of Postmodernism
Theology
Ordinology: What is Worship?
Discipleship
What Is Hatred For?
Culture

Christmas Edition: J.K. Rowling, Charlie Brown Theology, Tidings of Comfort & More

"Just Drop the Blanket"– The Gospel Coalition"But while working so diligently to learn those lines, there is one important thing I didn’t notice then, and…
Culture

The Link: Missions Conference Archives, Truth Over Power, Whataboutism & More

"2021 Missions Conference Archives"– Calvary Global Network & CCCM"We are excited to have the archives available from the 2021 Missions Conference! This year's conference was…
Culture

Seeing, Hearing, Caring: Finding Jesus Standing With The Hurting

On Sunday morning, June 12, 2016, while on a trip to Seattle for a friend’s wedding, I woke up, grabbed my phone, opened up Facebook…
Culture
The Link: Contextualizing the Gospel, Real World Questions, When to Stop Studying & More
Culture
Living In The Negative World
Culture
Christianity & Culture Series: Classical Music and Christianity
Culture
The Link: Prayer Around the World, How Pastors Handle Ungathered Worship, Preaching to an Empty Room & More
Culture
Prayer Update
Culture
May the Fourth Be With You
Gospel

Three Reflections on the Power, Hope, and Triumph of Easter

As the joyful spirit of Easter envelops our hearts and minds, we’re thrilled to present an article that embodies the essence of this sacred holiday.…
Gospel

From Pastors to Podcasts

Right now it seems as though the Church is changing in many dramatic ways, and it can feel a bit scary. The thing is, the…
Gospel

Women Called by God: Helen Roseveare

Missionaries are sometimes called a rare breed. They leave home, integrate into a foreign culture and bring a foreign concept (the Gospel) to people who…
Gospel
Pierced by the Lord: Thoughts on Good Friday
Announcements
Announcing The Cultivate Church Planter’s Program
Gospel
What is CGN Doing to Help Churches in Practical Ways?
Gospel
Facing Challenges in Evangelism & Discipleship in the 21st Century
Gospel
Knowing God
Gospel
The King Who Meets Us in Our Deepest Need
Ministry & Leadership

Seven Lessons Learned About Preaching at Funerals

In my 18+ years of pastoring, I have officiated a lot of funerals. Each one is unique, with particular opportunities to minister to the remaining…
Ministry & Leadership

Things That Matter: The Pastor as an Expositor

What is biblical exposition? And why does it matter for a pastor? Listen to the latest discussion on pastoral ministry with Brian Brodersen, Richard Cimino…
Ministry & Leadership

Why Change & Forward Movement are Crucial in Ministry

The word "success" means "to move forward." In common usage this refers to accomplishing one's goals. The word "succession" means "to pass something forward to…
Discipleship
Keep It Simple, Saint!
Ministry & Leadership
Co-laborers or Competition? Calvary Chapel & Other Church Planting Movements
Ministry & Leadership
Why International Missions are Vital to the Church Today
Ministry & Leadership
Expositors Collective Podcast
Ministry & Leadership
Importing Missions like a Bottle of Coca-Cola
Announcements
Conference Conversations: “Church Planter Initiative Roundtable”
Discipleship

How Did I Become Spiritually Paralyzed?

I do suppose, and I pray my deduction is accurate, that you and I desire to live within the beautiful refreshment received through our personal…
Articles

When God Crushes Your Dreams … and Why It’s Good. (Lessons from Babel)

As humans, we all have dreams and aspirations. We want to build, create, and achieve great things. It's natural to desire success, recognition, and a…
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 Vigilant Are You with the Company You Keep?
Christian Living
How Elisabeth Elliot Helped Me Propose to My Wife
Discipleship
A Life Rearranged: An Important Lesson Learned in Nicaragua
Discipleship
How William Carey Expected Great Things From God
Discipleship
Does Love-Fueled Ministry Exist?
Discipleship
CCBC Europe is Moving to Tbilisi, Georgia!
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…
Christian Living

The Value of Servant Leadership

I was saved at Calvary Chapel of Costa Mesa (CCCM), and learned to serve at CCCM. Pastor Chuck was my pastor, and I had the…
Christian Living

The Feeling of “In Between”

We all go through seasons in our lives. It can sometimes feel like everything around us is flourishing much like springtime, or that we are…
Christian Living
Arise, Go, and Prepare
Christian Living
Who Determines What Mercy Looks Like?
Christian Living
How To Read The Bible
Christian Living
Keeping the Main thing the Main Thing
Christian Living
How to Rejoice Always in Ministry
Christian Living
Pink Notes – How the Simplest Gestures Change Lives