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Theology

Resources for Seeing Christ in the Old Testament

If you would like to grow more in your knowledge of seeing Christ in the Old Testament, the following resources may greatly benefit you. Included…
Theology

A Study in the Book of Hebrews: The Centrality of Jesus

We aren't sure exactly who wrote the book of Hebrews. Some say it was Paul the apostle, but that is doubtful. Others say Barnabas—or because…
Podcasts

Is God Allowing Suffering Just as Bad as Him Causing It?

When God made the world, he called it good... and yet when we look at the world today, a lot of times it doesn't really…
Christian Living
A Holiday to the Unknown God
Theology
The Bible Says It’s Sin
Theology
Ten Simple Ways to See Christ in the Old Testament
Theology
Answering Tough Questions about CRT, LGBTQ Issues, and Spiritual Formation.
Christian Living
Memento Mori: Death Inspiring Life
Podcasts
The Cup Of Wrath – Understanding God’s Justice And Mercy
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…
Christian Living

Contentment In The Midst Of Quarantine – Part 1

How can followers of Jesus practice contentment while living in this discouraging moment of COVID-19? Aaron and Brian discuss the vices of discontentment and comparison…
Culture

Bomb Shelter Ministry in My Ukrainian Town

Thanks to air raid sirens, neighbors and refugees are hearing more about the gospel than ever. We are now a full week into open war…
Culture
Kia Kaha Christchurch!!! – A Reflection
Culture
Thanksgiving: A Time to Feel; a Time to Heal
Culture
To Kill A Mockingbird and the Hope of Racial Reconciliation
Culture
Is Our Gospel too American?
Culture
Robin Williams and Secret Suffering
Culture
Resettling Refugees: A Few Observations and a Few Questions
Culture

Injustice, Deconstruction, & El Roi

In the 2001 cult classic Zoolander, Will Farrell plays Mugatu, the movie’s antagonist. This evil villain of the fashion world, who intends to use male…
Gospel

Don’t Underestimate the Power of the Gospel

The Gospel is the "good news" concerning who Christ is and what He has accomplished. It is the power of God to redeem sinful humanity,…
Gospel

Why The Gospel Is Central

In past years there has been a re-emphasis and refocus on the centrality of the gospel. It's easy to notice how many organizations, books, conferences…
Gospel
Knowing God
Gospel
Church Planting Like Skateboarding
Culture
A Tribute to Billy Graham
Gospel
Friends Not Foes
Announcements
Announcing The Cultivate Church Planter’s Program
Gospel
What Jesus Taught on the Way to Gethsemane
Ministry & Leadership

5 Effective Tactics for Reproducing Leaders

"Leaders aren't born, they are made. And they are made just like anything else, through hard work. And that's the price we'll have to pay…
Ministry & Leadership

10 Easter Tips for Pastors

My first Easter as pastor of Calvary Monterey, I preached from John 20, and someone put some flowers in front of the pulpit—and that was…
Ministry & Leadership

Five Biblical Keys to Managing Your Day for God’s Glory

Many church leaders I talk with complain that they do not have enough time for all the demands of the ministry and communicate this to…
Ministry & Leadership
Expositors Collective: Sample of a Christ-Centered Sermon
Ministry & Leadership
Things That Matter The Pastor as a Shepherd
Christian Living
While We Wait: Being the Church During Lockdown
Ministry & Leadership
Do You Understand that You are a Servant?
Culture
How to Help Victims of Sex Trafficking
Ministry & Leadership
Don’t Try To Build The House While It’s Burning – with Justin Thomas
Discipleship

Do You Understand That We Are the Bride?

Recently, I wrote articles about being servants and being sons. The vastness of our relationship with God is beyond human ability to describe. Thus we…
Discipleship

Finding Strength in the Benevolent Gaze of God

Last November, I wrote an article about knowing God as a conventional relationship. I developed an idea from John Frame that describes how profound our…
Discipleship

Kay Smith — Woman of Influence

Kathy Gilbert has been involved with the Calvary Chapel movement for over 50 years. Having attended Woodstock in 1969 and identifying as an "Earth Mother,"…
Discipleship
Intentional Relational Leadership: How to Develop Leaders in Real Life—Part 2
Discipleship
Counterfeit Christianity: Why Real Worship Costs
Culture
Doubt and Faith of Our Time
Discipleship
The Wiles of the Devil
Discipleship
Lessons in Leadership Part 1: Who is in Charge of Your Church?
Discipleship
Vocation and Calling According to the Reformers
Bible Study

An Introduction to Eternity Now: Discovering Eternal Life with Daily Readings through Philippians by Bradley Hall

People often wonder what eternal life is like. What will we do in eternity and where will we be? When Jesus prayed for His disciples,…
Christian Living

The Post Modern Blasé Attitude: Have You Been Infected?

In 2010, a horrific incident happened in New York City. A woman was accosted by a man on the street. Another man named Hugo Tax-Yale…
Christian Living

Does Education Make You Less Dependent on the Holy Spirit?

Editor’s Note: This article was originally published on June 1, 2022. Seminary is Not for Everyone I have known many good pastors who did not…
Christian Living
Uncertainty Opens the Door for Faith
Christian Living
Darlene Diebler Rose: Women Worth Knowing
Christian Living
The Charity Winter Needs
Christian Living
CGN Shelter In Place Resource List
Christian Living
Christmas: The Great Rescue Mission
Bible Study
The Next Generation’s Experience