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Theology

Unicorns, Lucky Charms & False Prophecy

A few years ago, I had an opportunity to counsel a friend who had received an alleged prophetic word. The prophecy was comically out of…
Theology

The Difference Between the Rapture and Christ’s Return

Have you ever tried to explain something very carefully, only to have people take away every conclusion except the one you were trying to make?…
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…
Theology
Soli Deo Gloria: Why We Live for the Glory of God
Theology
The God I Won’t Believe In: Facing Nine Common Barriers To Embracing Christianity
Theology
Evidence for the Resurrection: Was it Real?
Theology
A Look at Authorial Intent in the Bible
Theology
Theological Continuationist Practical Cessationist
Christian Living
Why Wait For Marriage? (With Jon Keith and Jordan Aly) – A Discussion on dating and sexuality.
Culture

The Link: Cool Christianity, CGN Church Relief Fund Update, School of Worship & More

"CGN Church Relief Fund Update"– Calvary Global Network"I can’t thank you enough, you and the CGN staff are a complete blessing, especially at this time.…
Culture

Eight Things I Would Say to Kanye If I Could

Dear Kanye, Along with the rest of the buzzing world, I recently heard about your conversion to faith in Jesus. Like many, I was initially…
Culture

Faith & Politics: A Historical Christian Perspective – Part 1

Introduction This article is based on the positive response that has come out of our men’s group, month-long “faith and politics” series at our church.…
Culture
Social Distancing: Staying Apart, But Staying Connected
Culture
Stetzer Leadership Podcast
Culture
I Am an Immigrant
Culture
The Link: Anger at Archbishop Glenn, Missions 2020, The Most Important Pursuit of Young People & More!
Christian Living
Marriage in the COVID-19 Age
Culture
A Response To Jordan Peterson from a Protestant Christian Pastor
Articles

The Man Of War

Exodus 12:1-3 When Christ called the church of Ephesus back to its first love, he called all of us back to ours (Revelation 2:4-5). Years…
Gospel

The Essentials of Gospel Proclamation

As aspiring proclaimers of the Gospel we need some essential equipment. First, we must have a true conception of God and how He perceives people.…
Gospel

A Box with a Lid: The Shared Fate of John Chrysostom and the Gospel

This article was supposed to be about John Chrysostom and the historical roots of expositional preaching. It is not. It did not take me long…
Gospel
Women Called by God: Helen Roseveare
Culture
A Response To Jordan Peterson from a Protestant Christian Pastor
Gospel
Contextualizing the Gospel: An Example Set by Jesus
Gospel
Why Reaching the Lost Should Cost Us Everything
Gospel
Easter: Further Meditations for This Weekend
Gospel
Thoughts on The Power of the Gospel
Ministry & Leadership

The Reason God Can Use You

“… I became a minister according to the gift of the grace of God given to me by the effective working of His power” (Ephesians…
Gospel

From Waiting to Witnessing

In 1992, I sat in a classroom at the School of Ministry at Calvary Chapel Costa Mesa. Every Friday morning, Pastor Chuck Smith would walk…
Ministry & Leadership

Men’s Ministry Basics

In this post I will answer the most common questions I am asked about men’s ministry. 1. Why is men’s ministry so important? Ready yourself…
Ministry & Leadership
10 Minute Seminary: What is Gospel-Centered Preaching?
Ministry & Leadership
Quarantine Discipleship: Three Online Ways to Stay Engaged as the Church
Announcements
Introducing The Cultivate Church Planting Podcast!
Ministry & Leadership
Presentation: 10-Minute Seminary: David Guzik on Sermon Prep
Ministry & Leadership
Eight Reasons Why We Need Shepherds
Ministry & Leadership
The Success of Succession: When Church Leaders Are Pressed to Compromise
Discipleship

Calvary Chapel Needs Scholars

Chuck Smith famously proclaimed that God does not call the trained; he trains the called. Like many Calvary Pastors, I owe much of my ministry…
Discipleship

Mary Magdelene’s Perspective on Christ’s Resurrection

A historical fiction: The agony of the moment was of the severest variety. I was in such torment. I'd been tormented by demons before, but…
Discipleship

Weighing God Down

A common idea in the Psalms is that we can and should bless the Lord. Of course, we can’t bless God in the sense that…
Discipleship
Vocation and Calling According to the Reformers
Discipleship
Worship & Discipleship
Discipleship
Why You Should Not Take Offense
Discipleship
Reflecting Grace and Truth
Discipleship
The Early Church: Trial by Fire
Christian Living
How Elisabeth Elliot Helped Me Propose to My Wife
Christian Living

Husband of the Year: What It Means to Be a Servant

I recently returned from a trip to Israel, where I led worship for a church tour! It was a super full trip, but always such…
Christian Living

While We Wait: Being the Church During Lockdown

In the past five weeks that I've been working from home and sheltering in place, the Lord has shown me many things about this season…
Christian Living

As You Walk and Are Sad

Cleopas and another disciple were deep in conversation as they walked the Roman road from Jerusalem to Emmaus. Their steps were slow and labored. Their…
Christian Living
Are We Drifting Backward?
Christian Living
Darlene Diebler Rose: Women Worth Knowing
Christian Living
Five Suggestions for Effective Daily Devotions
Christian Living
Hannah More Part 1
Christian Living
Where Did the Word “Refugee” Originate?
Christian Living
Spiritual Warfare