Embracing Strength, Courage, and God’s New Direction, Joshua 1:1-9 | Pastor John Randall
When God calls us to do the impossible, we must choose between doubting and fretting or believing and trusting in Him. Pastor John Randall of Calvary South OC in San Clemente, CA, urges the Church of today to be strong and courageous. Find this message from the recent Calvary Chapel Magazine conference here.
Mike MacIntosh Joins Southern Border Evangelism Tour
Invited along as a prayer warrior, Calvary Chapel Pastor Mike MacIntosh is overjoyed at what he saw occurring along the U.S. Southern border during Franklin Graham's "God Loves You Frontera Tour" last February.
Servant Leadership: Lessons from John 13 | Pastor Lloyd Pulley
We are to serve others and walk in boldness and courage—supported by a solid biblical framework—in this ever-darkening world, according to Pastor Lloyd Pulley of Calvary Chapel Old Bridge, NJ. Enjoy this challenging teaching from a recent Calvary Chapel Magazine conference.
The Bridge Christian Radio hosting Bridgefest June 28-29 in Ocean Grove, NJ
Join the fun of Bridgefest, an outreach of The Bridge Christian Radio, June 28-29, in historic Ocean Grove, NJ. Highlights include quality Christian entertainment, strong Gospel teachings, and opportunities for baptisms.
God’s Grace to Live in Our Time, Titus 3:1-8 | Pastor Phil McKay
How can we live in difficult times based on God’s abundant grace to us? Pastor Phil McKay of Calvary Chapel Reno-Sparks offers guidance for “occupying until Jesus comes back.” His message from a recent Calvary Chapel Magazine conference is available here.
Commissionados: Pastors “Commissioned” at South America Missions Conference
Calvary Chapel fellowships from the South, Central, and North Americas gathered for refreshing at the 2023 CCA South American Missions Conference. Read some of the stories of faithful pastors here.
The Cure: A Redemption Story by Ken Graves (Video)
Jesus Christ broke through and redeemed the darkness of addiction and crime for two young men from Maine, their lives providentially intertwined in their brokenness. Listen to the video below.
Grace: The Door is Never Closed, Part 3
Many of us face constant struggles with guilt feelings as we seek to live as redeemed children of God—and then fail. In this installment of our series, Why Grace Changes Everything, Pastor Chuck Smith explains that we can only fight this by removing from our thinking the idea of achieving righteousness by our own works.
Grace: The Door is Never Closed, Part 2
No one in heaven will be boasting about how righteous they made themselves, according to Pastor Chuck Smith in his book, Why Grace Changes Everything. In this installment, he describes how understanding this truth defeats Satan’s attempts to derail our faith.
A California Calvary Chapel Offers a Refuge for All
God is using a Calvary Chapel in Angels Camp, CA, to reach the lost through a popular biker ministry—the Refuge Run. Their passion for reaching the “untouchables” of society has proven to be a tremendous blessing to hundreds of people.
Grace: The Door is Never Closed, Part 1
Follow along with us in our continuing series taken from Pastor Chuck Smith’s book, Why Grace Changes Everything. In this installment, he examines the futility of trying to establish our own righteousness by laws or works—the fact that we rarely live up to even our own moral standards.
A Family Reunion on Familiar Ground
After a brief night of sleep on the kitchen floor of his brother’s apartment, George Markey, Jr., leaves Ternopil, Ukraine, and drives through the Carpathian Mountains to Vajta, Hungary. His wife, Sharon, sleepless and exhausted, eagerly anticipates being reunited with other members of the Markey family—including George.
Northeast Missions Conference May 18: There’s Still Time to Sign Up
Don’t miss the opportunity to attend the annual Northeast Missions Conference this coming Saturday at CC Philadelphia, PA. Missionaries serving all over the world, and even locally, will share what God is doing as they answer the call to bring Jesus to the neighborhoods and the nations. The conference is free, but registration is requested.
Why Grace Changes Everything, Part 5: Jesus, Our Hope
We have a choice, according to Pastor Chuck Smith. We can strive to make it to heaven based on our own efforts, or we can place our faith in Jesus. But the fact is, faith is our only hope, he urges. In this installment of our series from Chuck’s book, Why Grace Changes Everything, he affirms, “The gospel of grace is the best news I have ever heard.”
An Unexpected Homecoming
In the cold, dark night, Sharon Markey and her boys cross into Hungary on foot. Housing arrangements had been made by Calvary Chapel members in Hungary, and to Sharon’s delight, it was a place she was well acquainted with—the CC Conference Center in Vajta, Hungary—once home to CC Bible College Europe.
Sharon Faith Ries | March 3, 1948 – May 5, 2024
After surviving civil wars and mudslides, Sharon Faith Ries is now in the presence of her Savior, Jesus Christ, after her lengthy battle with cancer. Wife of Pastor Raul Ries of Calvary Chapel Golden Springs, CA, she had no regrets as she ran her race exceptionally well. Sharon had previously shared memories with Calvary Chapel Magazine of what God had done over the past 50 years in her marriage, women's ministry, and missions.
Ternopil: A Way Station
Heading out into the chilly morning air an hour before curfew is lifted, George Markey Jr., says goodbye to the family dog, Jack, and walks to the subway station in Kyiv. With just the clothes on his back, he begins the exhausting 14-hour journey to Ternopil.
Why Grace Changes Everything, Part 4: Forgiven!
Are we able, through our good works and self-righteousness, to enjoy fellowship with God? Pastor Chuck Smith explores this question, using two practical illustrations, in this installment of our series taken from his book, Why Grace Changes Everything.
Why Grace Changes Everything, Part 3: Forgiven!
Can we ever be good enough to be acceptable before our holy God? Pastor Chuck Smith answers that question in this installment of our series taken from his book, Why Grace Changes Everything.