Calvary Chapel San Diego

I had some bad experiences with some of the people in the young adult community here. They seemed just like the world, very territorial, extremely judgmental, and a little hateful.
I do appreciate the sermons, but they are kinda like glorified Bible studies. You can learn a lot about the Bible from Bible studies, though.
Most older people I have met are awesome, loving, and kind.

I don’t know why some people are giving this church a bad review? This is a great place to worship and learn about God! I have visited here many of times, Pastor Brian has been given the gift of teaching and does not squander this gift from God! He dose a awesome job! The music is great, the people are great!

I love that this a place to learn the word of God. This is also a great place for my kids to grow and make friends.

Pastor Bryan teaches straight out of the Bible verse by verse. The Bible was written by God fearing men who were inspired by God’s Holy Spirit exactly what to write. Even though it was written by different writers at different times and put into 66 books, it is infallible and absolute truth from God that cannot be changed.
Hebrews 4:12 declares: For the word of God is quick, and powerful, and sharper than any two edged sword, piercing even to the dividing asunder of soul and spirit, and of the joints and marrow, and is a discerner of the thoughts and intents of the heart.
This is why when any pastor /​preacher quotes out of the Bible directly, there will be many that will be offended at the truth, others will react with Godly sorrow, which leads to repentance and a turning to Christ, the only one who can remove our sins, save us from judgement in hell and give us his everlasting peace and joy.
BE VERY CAUTIOUS about going to a church tha is not preaching truth from the Bible and not Christ centered: you will be misled!
This pastor and staff preach from the Bible and are Christ centered.
If you are sincere and looking for life’s meaning and truth, you will learn it here and be blessed!
God loves us so much that he gave his only Son to suffer and die a horrible death on a cross for us, in order that you and I might be saved.
In the book of Timothy chapter 2: verses 3 – 5 we find these words: For this is good and acceptable in the sight of God our Savior, who desires all men to be saved and to come to the knowledge of the truth. For there is one God and one Mediator between God and men, the Man Christ Jesus,

I don’t think it’s terrifying. I think that it’s a good church. Pastor Brian has a good message that really makes you think about your relationship with Christ. I think that Richie C. just wanted to write a bad review. I’ve never seen anyone stand in the dark praying, although the congregation does pray a lot. But, isn’t that what a church is suppose to do? Calvary Chapel reads through the Bible chapter by chapter, verse by verse. I love Pastor Brian’s bible study. He isn’t afraid to preach the Bible like most pastors are. If you don’t want to hear the truth and might be terrified in knowing that your not following Jesus, like we all should be doing, then come back, and see if you might be missing something.

I agree with Richie C. In my opinion it’s almost like a cult.

This is an awesome church. The friends that I have made here over the years have helped me overcome various addictions and personal problems. You can not get this kind of help anywhere. Psychologists will tell you that you have a problem and that you will need therapy for years. Here we teach that the only problem that we have is when we walk according to the flesh and not the spirit. I agree with the other reviewer that this is a terrifying place, if you are reflecting the flesh. The flesh absolutely hates it here. This group helps you learn to reflect the spirit. We are not opposed to anything that teaches and practices Gods truth. We use the word to give us wisdom for what path we are to walk on. The group that you are in is important, but what is more critical, is how you are when you are in whatever group that you are in. The Christian walk is like swimming upstream all of the time. It is not easy, but the Lord says that keeping his commandments are not burdensome. I too have experienced rejection here and have been offended by some of the messages, but that has been necessary to expose my sin. I now value and seek out correction. The teachers here are fearless in confronting sin where they see it. They help you learn how to have a soft heart yet also have strong shields and boundaries. We are here to learn how to love our Heavenly Father as He loves us and to be in His grace always. This is a very loving and supportive family that you can feel good about investing in. I love it here so very much. Last but not least, all of the food at the Bible studies and picnics, is prepared with love and totally awesome. Blessings

Wow! This church is absolutely full of love and the Spirit of the Lord! From the first moment of praise being sung to the final prayer of the study, I did not cease to worship!
I cannot really comment about the other 1 star review but only that seeker-​friendly individuals want to see what the church can do for them, but here — after attending, I ask myself what can ‘I’ do for the Lord!
The focus here is Jesus and nothing else. No additives nor preservatives!
This is now my home!

This place is terrifying.
They are the typical right wing, born-​again-​to-​bash-​your-​brain-​out church which gives Christianity a bad name. I attended a service here and I felt ridiculously uncomfortable the entire time.
«Buddhism? You think meditation and all that enlightenment stuff will get you into heaven??? That’s not the way to Jesus at all!!! You are wasting your time!!! Here is a scripture that proves this…»
They also all stood, in the friggin dark, praying that Jesus would rid the world of the «homosexual agenda».
The pastor sounded more like a hot headed ranting Bill O’Reilly than a thought provoking, meaningful sermon.
Weird, man. Just plain weird.