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Theology

Defending Trinitarianism

I once was having a discussion with a Jehovah’s Witness missionary, when he uttered these words: "Jesus never actually said that he was God.” Despite…
Theology

Mission & Methods Podcast Season 2

Enjoy all of Mission & Methods Podcast Season 2! Available Podcast Episodes
Theology

The Purpose Of Sex: Homosexuality And The Bible

Over the past several years there is not a more controversial subject in the Christian community than homosexuality and how believers should regard it. Perhaps…
Christian Living
A Reminder of Grace on a Sunny Day
Culture
Evan Wickham: Hope for Doubters & Deconstructionists
Theology
Walking Wisely in a Moral Minefield: Thoughts on the Live-Action Beauty and the Beast
Christian Living
Advent: Jesus Our Salvation
Theology
Relevance, Worldliness, and Contextualizing the Gospel
Theology
Does Hell Really Exist?
Culture

Beyond the American Dream

“When the Lord brought back the captivity of Zion, we were like those who dream.” Psalm 126:1“O happy day … when Jesus washed my sins…
Culture

“Contented: In All Things Peace”

"A lot of people are asking, 'Is this all there is? Is this it?' Like a drug, the benefits of power and money are transient,…
Culture

Challenges with Medical Marijuana: Treatment of Pain or Excuse for Pleasure?

Evidence to support the medical benefits of smoking marijuana for the treatment of pain has become a challenge for many Christians. Our culture has made…
Culture
The Link: Hurricane Relief, Unbelieveable? the Conference, Hope Gets the Last Word & More
Culture
“A Wrinkle in Time:” A Film Review
Culture
Israel at 70: Lessons for the Church Part 1
Culture
Support for Chabad Synagogue
Culture
Ministering in Ukraine During the War: How God is Working & How to Pray
Culture
Ukraine: Resilience, Resolve and Refuge – A Testimony from Tanya Kotelenets
Gospel

Seven Moments That Demonstrate Global Missions Matter

When an individual Christian or the key leaders and members of a local church come to understand the bigger picture of God’s plan for humanity…
Gospel

What is Gospel Centered Preaching Part 1

“Gospel-centered” seems to be a catchphrase these days. Some may say it without really knowing what the term represents. Being gospel-centered is important to our…
Gospel

Knowing God

Originally published on Feb 17, 2014   "What were we made for? What aim should we set ourselves in life? What is the best thing…
Gospel
A Box with a Lid: The Shared Fate of John Chrysostom and the Gospel
Gospel
The Gospel – How You Say it, Matters
Gospel
Returning to the Gospel on Reformation Day
Gospel
What Exactly is Spiritual Thriving?
Gospel
What is CGN Doing to Help Churches in Practical Ways?
Gospel
The King’s Crown
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…
Ministry & Leadership

10 Minute Seminary: What is Gospel-Centered Preaching?

"In John chapter 16, Jesus says that the work of the Holy Spirit is to glorify Him. And I think that the Spirit is so…
Ministry & Leadership

Sermon Notes: 10-Minute Seminary: David Guzik on Sermon Prep

Sermon Notes: That is the final component in this miniseries on sermon prep. “My big exhortation, especially to younger preachers/teachers, is that you should experiment…
Ministry & Leadership
Co-laborers or Competition? Calvary Chapel & Other Church Planting Movements
Ministry & Leadership
How is CGN Providing Care and Coaching for Leaders?
Ministry & Leadership
Four Ways to Maintain Grace and Truth in Ministry
Ministry & Leadership
Things That Matter Panel Discussion: The Pastor as a Student
Ministry & Leadership
Three Benefits of Seeing Christ in the Old Testament
Announcements
Introducing: The Leadership Lessons Podcast
Discipleship

The Tenacity of Amy Carmichael

"But as it is, they desire a better country, that is, a heavenly one. Therefore God is not ashamed to be called their God; for…
Discipleship

Quiet Time in a Garbage Dump

I dropped the kids off at school in the nick of time, as usual. Looking at the clock, I realized I had a hour-and-a-half to…
Discipleship

Generational Sin?

Have you ever heard a sermon on the devastation caused by “genera­tional sin”? Preachers base their frightening comments on texts like Exodus 20:5: “I, the…
Discipleship
Intentional Relational Leadership: How to Develop Leaders in Real Life
Culture
Be the Change You Wish to See in the Church
Discipleship
Let’s Talk About Your Marriage
Discipleship
Communion Is a Family Affair
Discipleship
True Repentance Requires A Broken Heart
Discipleship
Embracing Obscurity
Christian Living

Real Hope for the Depressed Soul – Part 3

This is part 3 of a 3 part series. You can find part 1 and part 2 here: Part 1 Part 2 (Originally published on…
Christian Living

The Only Dependable Remedy for Life’s Struggles

“A Little Help Please”Psalm 121“Help! I Need Somebody. Help! Not Just Anybody” Lennon & McCartney“Beyond mountains, there are more mountains”Haitian proverb“If God is for us,…
Christian Living

Sharing Salt

Thinking about some of the deepest and most profound conversations we see in Scripture, I’m struck by how many take place over food and/or drink.…
Christian Living
The Ultimate Missionary Care Package (Part 1 of a Series)
Christian Living
Give the Problem to God & Watch Him Work
Christian Living
Bible Reading: Quality or Quantity?
Christian Living
Why Complaining is Self-Inflicting
Christian Living
“Rock of Ages:” Three Aspects of Salvation
Christian Living
The Power of Spiritually Healthy Habits