Holy Spirit

Having Begun in the Spirit

A Word to Pastors and Leaders As pastors and leaders, we must continually return to Paul’s question: Having begun in the Spirit, are we now…

Rafael ManzanaresFebruary 17, 2026

Christian Living

What is Prayer?

Have you ever heard the idea that “God is sovereign and doesn’t need you”? In one sense, yes, it’s true that God is holy, set…

Pilgrim BenhamSeptember 16, 2025

Bible Study Christian Living

5 Ways the Holy Spirit Leads Believers in the Book of Acts

One of the great distinctives of Calvary Chapel is our conviction that the Holy Spirit still leads His people. We talk about being “led by…

Justin ThomasAugust 26, 2025

Gospel Ministry & Leadership

From Waiting to Witnessing

In 1992, I sat in a classroom at the School of Ministry at Calvary Chapel Costa Mesa. Every Friday morning, Pastor Chuck Smith would walk…

Jeff GipeJune 17, 2025

Christian Living Discipleship Ministry & Leadership

The Holy Spirit & Intentionality in Discipleship

Originally published on March 1, 2016 I’m not a huge pastry fan, but I do enjoy a fresh, hot slice of apple pie with a…

Bruce ZacharyJuly 31, 2023

Theology

Does Education Make You Less Dependent on the Holy Spirit?

Seminary is Not For Everyone I have known many good pastors who did not go to seminary. My pastor, Tom Stipe, used to tell me…

Nick CadyJune 1, 2022

Theology

Critiquing Cessationism: The Gifts of the Spirit & the Church Today

In my last post in this series, I tried to offer a valid explanation of cessationism along with the primary points commonly held in support…

Kellen CriswellJuly 1, 2019

Christian Living

Are We Drifting Backward?

This is painful. I’m about to share something personal. It’s a lesson I learned years ago. I share it because it illustrates what I believe…

Lance RalstonFebruary 26, 2019

Christian Living

Am I Walking in the Spirit?

Life truly begins as we die to ourselves and trust in Christ. Once we receive Jesus into our lives, His Spirit joins with our human…

Joey RozekAugust 29, 2018

Christian Living

Three Hindrances That Need to Be Stripped From My Life

A few years back I had this great idea of restoring a 1972 Chevy Blazer 4X4. I loved that specific year, great body lines, removable…

Derek NeiderFebruary 5, 2018

Christian Living

Grace Towards Those Who Don’t Seem to Deserve It

Every generation, we think truth is new to us. There is a beauty in that and a danger as well. There is a beauty to…

Sarah YardleyApril 5, 2016

Ministry & Leadership

Three Keys to Effectively Launching Your Church Plant

Planting a church is a big deal. Jesus ordained the Spirit-empowered Church to be His vehicle through whom to reveal Himself to the world. The…

Daniel FuscoJune 25, 2015

Having Begun in the Spirit

What is Prayer?

5 Ways the Holy Spirit Leads Believers in the Book of Acts

From Waiting to Witnessing

The Holy Spirit & Intentionality in Discipleship

Does Education Make You Less Dependent on the Holy Spirit?

Critiquing Cessationism: The Gifts of the Spirit & the Church Today

Are We Drifting Backward?

Am I Walking in the Spirit?

Three Hindrances That Need to Be Stripped From My Life

Grace Towards Those Who Don’t Seem to Deserve It

Three Keys to Effectively Launching Your Church Plant

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