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History & Holidays

A Christian Perspective on Purim

Editor’s Note: Dr. Hernandez’s article was previously published on March 13, 2017. This year (2024), Purim takes place from sundown March 23 to nightfall on…
Theology

The Bible Says It’s Sin

I watched a Christian being interviewed by a talk show host who is notorious for his antagonism toward those who believe in a biblical morality,…
Theology

The Divinity of Jesus & 5 Reasons it Matters

In the past many months I've been preaching through the Gospel of John. Every time we give fresh attention to the Bible we see things…
Theology
The Gifts: Defined and Referenced
Theology
Grace: The Anti-Karma
Theology
Complicit Spiritual Warfare: An Observation from Job
Theology
Evidence for the Resurrection: Is Easter Just More of the Same?
Theology
ECCLESIOLOGY 101: How the Local Church Lives and Breathes Led by the Spirit
Theology
7 Reasons Jesus Couldn’t Stay Dead
Culture

Subversive Radicalism: Response to the London Attack

The slogan “Keep Calm and Carry On” was developed during World War II during the Nazi terror (Blitz) attacks on London, when Germany was radicalized…
Culture

Israel at 70: Lessons for the Church Part 1

"Who has heard such a thing? Who has seen such things? Can a land be born in one day? Can a nation be brought forth…
Culture

Florida School Shooting: From the Eyes of an Affected Teenager

For this month’s article for CalvaryChapel.com, I felt pressed to share my space with an amazing young gal named Skylar who I have the privilege…
Christian Living
Discouragement and Bieber
Culture
Scarecrows in a Cucumber Field
Culture
Can I attend my LGBT friend’s wedding?
Culture
Kia Kaha Christchurch!!! – A Reflection
Christian Living
Estrangement is Rising in America: A Christian Response
Culture
The Link: Political Endgame, Junk DNA, Thanksgiving & More
Gospel

What Jesus Taught on the Way to Gethsemane

This article originally appeared on calvarychapel.flywheelsites.com on April 17, 2019. "I am the true vine, and my Father is the Gardener. He cuts off every…
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…
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
Mecca Moslems vs. Medina Moslems
Gospel
Proclaiming the Gospel According to Charles Spurgeon
Gospel
How the Gospel Heals Shame
Culture
A Response To Jordan Peterson from a Protestant Christian Pastor
Gospel
Thoughts on The Power of the Gospel
Gospel
Church Planting Like Skateboarding
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…
Ministry & Leadership

Four Ways to be Commissioned in the City

The CGN International Conference is focusing on this year's theme, "Commissioned: Urban Ministry in a Post-Everything World," on June 24-27, 2019. Visit cgn.calvarychapel.flywheelsites.com for more…
Ministry & Leadership

The Call to be a Pastor’s Wife

Cheryl will be leading a Training Track on women in ministry at the CGN International Conference on June 24-27! Ladies, this will be a great…
Discipleship
The Worshiper and the Leader: A Powerful Combination
Ministry & Leadership
Is Women’s Ministry Necessary?
Announcements
Conference Conversations: “Church Planter Initiative Roundtable”
Ministry & Leadership
A Biblical Guide to Raising Kids who Love Jesus
Ministry & Leadership
Seeing God Move in Hungary and Serbia
Ministry & Leadership
When Leaders Need Shepherding
Discipleship

Mary Magdelene’s Perspective on Christ’s Resurrection

A historical fiction: The agony of the moment was of the severest variety. I was in such torment. I'd been tormented by demons before, but…
Discipleship

Let’s Talk About Your Marriage

I’m concerned about your marriage. I’m not suggesting that anything is wrong with it, but I do know that sometimes marriage issues sneak up on…
Discipleship

Training a Church to Love the Depressed – Part 2

This is Part 2 of a 3 part series. You can find Part 1 here: The Church & Victims Of Depression Providing Training In our…
Discipleship
Beyond The Shadow of a Doubt – How Jesus Responds to The Christian Doubter
Christian Living
Why Mentorship Matters
Discipleship
7 Reasons You Don’t Want to Skip Church on Sunday
Discipleship
The Blessings of the Exile
Discipleship
Wake Up To The Story – Resisting Apathy pt.1
Discipleship
Belle Patrick: A Kind of Missionary
Christian Living

From the Christmas Tree to the Tree of Calvary: The Meaning Behind Advent

What does "advent" mean? Well, the word itself means: "The arrival of a notable person or thing." At this time of year we celebrate the…
Christian Living

Why I Need to Discern My Thought Life

In Deuteronomy 1, Moses spoke to a new generation about to enter the Promised Land. He gave them both a history lesson and reminded them…
Christian Living

A Holiday to the Unknown God

“What therefore you worship as unknown, this I proclaim to you.” (Acts 17:23) So begins Paul’s address to the educated crowd at the Areopagus in…
Christian Living
The Effect of Being Reasonable in Conversation
Christian Living
Are We Drifting Backward?
Christian Living
Don’t Quit
Christian Living
The Power of Spiritually Healthy Habits Part 2
Christian Living
Christmas: The Great Rescue Mission
Christian Living
Comfort Through the Hard Times: Lessons from the Church of Smyrna