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Can Wrath Be Redemptive? | Tough Questions For The Current Crisis Miniseries P3

As we wrestle through the tough questions raised by Covid-19, we begin to look at the topic of God’s wrath. Could God be the one…
Christian Living

The Transforming Power of Grace in Romans 6:1-14

While reflecting on Romans 6:1-14—a passage worth revisiting regularly—I found a profound answer to the problem of sin: the transforming power of grace. Paul begins…
Culture

What is Postmodernism, and Why Should we care?

In this episode, Brian & Aaron begin to scratch the surface of a notoriously hard to define topic: postmodernism, specifically postmodern philosophy. While western culture…
Gospel
Advent: The Son
Christian Living
A Reminder of Grace on a Sunny Day
Theology
Evidence for the Resurrection: Was it Real?
Gospel
The Throne Room of God – Comfort for a Troubled World
History & Holidays
The Mystery of the Cross
Christian Living
Eternity is Closer Than We Might Think
Culture

The World We Impart: Fostering Racial Reconciliation in Our Churches

I have a four-year-old nephew. He’s gregarious. He’s fun-loving. He’s black. He doesn't yet realize color. He’s not yet saddled with the weighty history of…
Culture

A Call to Clean Hands and a Pure Heart: Amid COVID-19

“Yet the righteous will hold to his way, and he who has clean hands will be stronger and stronger" (Job 17:9). On December 31, 2019,…
Culture

The Link: Progressive Christianity, Mental Health, the Death of God & More

"After Sermon Criticizing Wives’ Weight, Pastor Resigns as Moderator of General Baptist Meeting"– The Roys Report"A pastor who preached that 'weight control' by wives is…
Culture
The Link: 2021 Missions Conference, Teaching Messianic Prophecies to Teenagers, The Thrill of Hope Advent & More
Culture
Living In The Negative World
Culture
Why Wait for Marriage, CA and Covid Restrictions, Mental Health & More
Culture
The Link: Conference Archives, the Gospel of Caesar, Scientific Authoritarianism & More
Culture
Instagram is Prayer (to the God of Image)
Culture
Five Ways to Protest Like a Christian
Gospel

Contextualizing the Gospel: An Example Set by Jesus

In my last article, I wrote about how contextualization was not about the church becoming more worldly. We looked back at the creational mandate for…
Gospel

The King’s Crown

Good Friday is the day on which some 2,000 years ago Jesus of Nazareth was nailed to a Roman cross just outside the walls of…
Gospel

What Exactly is Spiritual Thriving?

Everyone is focused on improving themselves during the COVID-19 crisis, but how does that work spiritually? Most people think of adding a lot of spiritual…
Gospel
Isaiah 41: Easter and the World
Gospel
Despising the Shame
Gospel
Preaching the Gospel (to Myself)
Gospel
What is CGN Doing to Help Churches in Practical Ways?
Gospel
Church Planting Like Skateboarding
Gospel
A Secured Tomb Couldn’t Stop the Resurrected Christ
Gospel

Church Planting Like Skateboarding

In the Protestant West, we’ve come to see church planting as a mainstream activity for Christians. But I wonder. As we enter an area with…
Ministry & Leadership

Working on Unity

"I, therefore, the prisoner of the Lord, beseech you to walk worthy of the calling with which you were called, with all lowliness and gentleness,…
Discipleship

A Calvary Chapel Perspective on Preaching

From the very beginning of Christianity the disciples of Jesus gathered for worship, prayer, community, evangelism, and the reading and teaching of God’s Word. It…
Ministry & Leadership
Church Boards: Leadership Collective Podcast
Culture
Gathering Together Again: Best Practices for the Church Re-opening
Ministry & Leadership
Things That Matter: Preachers Need to Laugh
Gospel
The Bible is About Jesus
Ministry & Leadership
Similarities Between Esther and Local Churches
Ministry & Leadership
8 Ways to Develop a Women’s Ministry
Discipleship

To The Christian Who Has Lost Their Passion – Resist Apathy pt3

In this episode, Brian and Aaron respond to a message from a listener who admits her struggle with apathy and also shares some beautiful insight…
Discipleship

Are You a Missionary?

My wife Lynne and I went onto the mission field when were young. We left America in our early twenties and spent ten years in…
Discipleship

How Vigilant Are You with the Company You Keep?

There comes a point in time for every one of us where we need to make the painful choice to separate ourselves from hurtful people.…
Discipleship
Good Fear / Bad Fear — Understanding the Difference
Discipleship
Standing Firm in a Hostile Culture
Discipleship
Why Is God Allowing Evil? Eight Principles to Consider During the Current Global Pandemic
Discipleship
God Renews His People with the Word (Nehemiah 8)
Christian Living
How to Be a Good American Christian: 7 Keys for Balancing Patriotism & Faith
Discipleship
Calvary Chapel Worship Leaders Conference 2019
Christian Living

Do You Understand That You Are a Son?

Oh, that we could begin to explore what it means to be in relationship with God. We have several metaphors that together help us gain…
Christian Living

Has a Piece of Sin Latched Onto You?

You don't exactly plan to be living in luxury on a mission trip, but you do hope to at least get a good night's sleep.…
Christian Living

Why Burdens Aren’t Bad

“Dear brothers and sisters, when troubles of any kind come your way, consider it an opportunity for great joy. For you know that when your…
Christian Living
Likes and Dislikes: Jesus’ Opinions on Church
Christian Living
Hannah More Part 1
Christian Living
The Post Modern Blasé Attitude: Have You Been Infected?
Christian Living
The Good Kind of Lack
Christian Living
Jesus, Your Identity and Valentines Day
Christian Living
Praise is Easy. Worship is Not: The Magis’ Example of True Worship