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Culture

Marriage by Design: Understanding the Bible’s Perspective on Homosexuality

Issues related to homosexuality have become primary in the conversation and witness of the Christian church. Countless books, debates, and even denominational factions have sprung…
Theology

Finite sins and eternal punishment

"Do you think finite sins deserve eternal punishment? How can that be fair?" It's a common question we may hear when we're seeking to understand…
Articles

When God Crushes Your Dreams … and Why It’s Good. (Lessons from Babel)

As humans, we all have dreams and aspirations. We want to build, create, and achieve great things. It's natural to desire success, recognition, and a…
Discipleship
Finding Strength in the Benevolent Gaze of God
Christian Living
The Early Tree
Theology
The Post-Apostolic Myth
Theology
An Excerpt from “Images & Idols: Creativity for the Christian Life”
Theology
The Transforming Truth and Grace of Jesus
Christian Living
The Transforming Power of Grace in Romans 6:1-14
Culture

Hope for America, Stop Praying for Stuff, Five Keys to Effective Preaching & More

"The Hope for America is the Church"– Thinke"Do we want to see our land healed? God is saying, 'It starts with My people.' Christians need…
Christian Living

Vincent under the Starry Night of His Calling

Calling and desire, though close in emotional intensity, aren’t the same thing. I’ve known people come to serve with all the proper credentials, with holy…
Culture

Mission Drift, Political Extremes, and Wisdom in the Negative World – Mike Doyle

To listen to the podcast, click below. In a cultural moment that is growing hostile towards the Church, it's becoming easier than ever for Christians…
Culture
Video Series: How To Watch A Movie (As A Christian)
Culture
Hope Through the Flame: Facing the Southern California Fires
Christian Living
Cross-Cultural Christianity with Phil Metzger
Culture
Be the Change You Wish to See in the Church
Culture
Faith and Politics: A Historical Perspective – Part 3
Culture
Tim Keller, the War on Winsomeness, & Responding to the “Negative World.”
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

Never Outgrow the Gospel

Martyn Lloyd-Jones tells the story of how the church he grew up in began with a great revival, but slowly died over time. When he…
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
Pierced by the Lord: Thoughts on Good Friday
Gospel
Evangelism for the Introvert
Gospel
Gospel-Based Differentiated Unity
Culture
A Conversation on Class, Culture, the Gospel, and Race
Gospel
Persecution Will End
Gospel
Returning to the Gospel on Reformation Day
Ministry & Leadership

Why Cities Need Calvary Chapel Church Planters

The Bible says, “And the Lord said to Paul one night in a vision, ‘Do not be afraid, but go on speaking and do not…
Ministry & Leadership

What Can I Do with a Degree in Biblical Studies?

As the Director of Admissions for Calvary Chapel Bible College, one of my great joys is introducing prospective students and parents to our beautiful campus…
Ministry & Leadership

Spirit-led Preaching in a Changing World: Upcoming Interactive Webinar

The world as we know it is always changing. We have all experienced that recently with the COVID-19 crisis. In order for us to preach…
Christian Living
The Ultimate Missionary Care Package (Part 2 of 2)
Ministry & Leadership
Further Thoughts on Women in Ministry
Ministry & Leadership
Eight Reasons Why We Need Shepherds
Ministry & Leadership
Co-laborers or Competition? Calvary Chapel & Other Church Planting Movements
Culture
Nick Foles’ Example of Understanding Our Deepest Purpose Part 2
Christian Living
Preaching for a Price: The High Cost of Tainted Motives
Discipleship

Rightly Ordered Nostalgia: Celebrating the Past While Embracing the Future

In a small town in southeastern Idaho, a middle-aged man was sitting on his front porch talking and reminiscing about the past with his nephew.…
Discipleship

The Early Church: Trial by Fire

When Jesus ascended into heaven after His resurrection, He told His disciples, “You shall be witnesses to Me in Jerusalem, and in all Judea and…
Discipleship

God Renews His People with the Word (Nehemiah 8)

So Ezra the priest brought the Law before the assembly, both men and women and all who could understand what they heard, on the first…
Discipleship
Good Fear/Bad Fear – Understanding the Difference
Discipleship
Keep It Simple, Saint!
Discipleship
How to See God’s Future for Your Life
Discipleship
Youth Ministry
Discipleship
How to Turn a Church Visitor into a Disciple
Articles
Iron Sharpening Iron
Christian Living

A Father’s Love: Drawing Near to God in a Distant World

One of the things I love most about hearing from my dad is news about how things are going for him. Although I can’t be…
Announcements

New Podcast from CGN and Jeff Gipe: ISMS That Cause SCHISMS

Are you eager to explore how our faith intersects with the world of ideas and beliefs that shape our lives? Then you won’t want to…
Christian Living

Digital Distractions: What Can We Do?

In my last post, I discussed the damage digital distractions can inflict on our lives if we don’t find a healthy balance. Not only are…
Christian Living
What is the Lord Building in Your Life Right Now?
Christian Living
Love is Still Supreme
Christian Living
The Dangers of Obeying God Halfway
Christian Living
Why We Need to Understand the Hebrew Roots of the Christian Faith
Christian Living
God is Always Doing Something New
Christian Living
Elizabeth Blackwell Part 2