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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 Post-Apostolic Myth

The argument that the miraculous gifts of the Holy Spirit ceased when the canon of the twenty-seven books of the New Testament was completed is…
Theology

What is Faith?

An important term for the Christian is “faith.” But what are we talking about when we speak of faith? So often our thinking gets cloudy…
Culture
Warnings About Progressive Christianity (Repost from Can I Say That?)
Gospel
Three Reflections on the Power, Hope, and Triumph of Easter
Theology
Knowing God is Covenantal Friendship
Theology
Grace: The Anti-Karma
Theology
Worship: More Than A Song
Culture
God’s Goodness in the Midst of COVID
Culture

A Thousand Year Tug of War: The Marriage of Church and State

In many ways, the reign of Constantine over the Roman Empire was one of the most far reaching and influential in western history. One of…
Culture

What Should I Do? Response to the #MeToo Movement

One point seven million tweets in 85 countries, 90% within the first 48 hours. More than 12 million Facebook posts, comments and reactions exploding online…
Culture

Pray for California

We are so saddened by the wild fires happening in California. Please be in prayer for the victims and their families.
Culture
CA Wildfire Report: Please Pray
Culture
The Mayflower Pilgrims, Romanian Extension Site, Covenant Theology, & More
Culture
Prayer & Support for Ukraine
Culture
Pray for Australia: An Update from Bruce Clarke
Culture
A Rush of Hope: A Cinematic Crusade
Culture
What is Revival, Nietzsche Was Right, Harriet Tubman & More
Gospel

Returning to the Gospel on Reformation Day

Have you ever noticed that our society celebrates everything? In September alone, we celebrated "Random Acts of Poetry Day" (September 6), "Video Games Day" (September…
Gospel

Mecca Moslems vs. Medina Moslems

Many find it confusing that in some places the Quran encourages peace, and in others it says to “kill the infidels.” The Quran was not…
Gospel

Three Thoughts on Effective Short Term Missions

I really like hot sauce. In fact, I recently tried to make my own. I went to the farmers market and bought some seedlings. I…
Gospel
How To Wreck a Sermon: 5 Simple Steps
Announcements
Introducing The Cultivate Church Planting Podcast!
Christian Living
Weapons of this Warfare: Facing the Strongholds of Social Media
Gospel
Thoughts on The Power of the Gospel
Gospel
Why Was Good Friday So Good?
Gospel
Proclaiming the Gospel According to Charles Spurgeon
Ministry & Leadership

10-Minute Seminary: Phil Metzger on Church Planting

10-Minute Seminary ReLaunch We are excited to relaunch our video training series, 10-Minute Seminary! In this first installment, Pastor Phil Metzger shares some quick helpful…
Culture

Nick Foles’ Example of Understanding Our Deepest Purpose Part 2

Last Thursday the city of Philadelphia welcomed home, for the first time ever, their Super Bowl champion Philadelphia Eagles. Somewhere between 700,000 and 2,000,000 people…
Discipleship

Women Called by God: Madeleine Barot from the WWII French Resistance

The Righteous Among the Nations is an honorary title given by the State of Israel that signifies those non-Jews who risked life, position and family…
Announcements
CGN Leadership Collective Podcast and Initiative
Ministry & Leadership
Sailing into Stormy Seas
Ministry & Leadership
Sermon Notes: 10-Minute Seminary: David Guzik on Sermon Prep
Ministry & Leadership
Is Bible College Right For You?
Ministry & Leadership
Three Points on Successful Pastoral Transition
Culture
Why Jordan Peterson Matters
Discipleship

The What and Why of Discipleship

Brian and Aaron discuss discipleship. What is discipleship? Why do we do it? Why is it important? What are ways we misunderstand it? All these…
Discipleship

Are We Doing What God is Calling Us to Do?

Life moves very quickly, and it is easy to feel like we cannot keep up at times…especially when the New York pace dictates your part…
Discipleship

How William Carey Expected Great Things From God

“Go ye therefore, and teach all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost.” The…
Discipleship
The Early Church: Trial by Fire
Discipleship
Mary Magdelene’s Perspective on Christ’s Resurrection
Discipleship
Counterfeit Christianity: Why Real Worship Costs
Discipleship
Family Before Ministry: Four Points for Maintaining Healthy Balance
Discipleship
Angels Landing
Christian Living
Discipleship In Every Season
Christian Living

Funky Feet and Fixed Focus: Lessons and Warnings on LOVE

"Forgive me for being so ordinary while claiming to know so extraordinary a God." —Jim Elliot (1927-1956), martyred for sharing the love of Christ. In…
Christian Living

Where Did the Word “Refugee” Originate?

It is no understatement to say the refugee crisis in the West is troubling. I find myself looking nervously at images of the masses fleeing…
Christian Living

Anna Spafford Part 1

Anna Spafford (1842-1923): While we have talked about many exemplary and admirable women worth knowing, every now and then it’s good to look at the…
Christian Living
The Church, the Culture and Corinth: Facing the Lack of Dignity in the 21st Century
Announcements
New Book — 1 Peter: The Grace of Exile
Christian Living
Why Burdens Aren’t Bad
Christian Living
Comforting Words to Share
Christian Living
Home for Christmas: Pondering the Gospel this Advent Season
Christian Living
Authentic Christianity: Wired for Ekklesia