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Theology

Knowing God is Covenantal Friendship

In the 90’s, I was part of what we called an “Emo” band. (My kids have made me aware of just how much this term…
Theology

Apathy & Prophecy: The Growing Indifference of Millennials Toward dispensationalism

I grew up in Calvary Chapels. From my infant days in Calvary Anaheim to my formative years (and ever since) at Calvary Philly, I know…
Theology

Worship: More Than A Song

Music is a powerful thing. Drums have accompanied armies into battle. Love songs stir romantic passions. Movies without soundtrack are just sleeping aids. Talk radio…
Theology
Sola Fide: Clarifying the Role of Faith in the Gift of Salvation
Culture
The Chosen vs. the Bible: A Closer Look at the Women with Jesus—What Were They Really Doing?
Theology
Should Christians Divide Over End Times Prophecy?
Theology
The Balance Between the Spiritual & Physical World
Theology
Understanding Cessationism: The Gifts of the Spirit & the Church Today
Culture
The War on Beth Moore: What Really Shapes Our View of Women Bible Teachers?
Culture

“There’s Gotta Be More Than This…”- Tom Brady

In what many are calling the most exciting Super Bowl game ever played, Tom Brady ended the debate over who is the greatest quarterback of…
Culture

A Window in Time: Israel’s 70th Anniversary

When a spiritual revival swept through England in the 19th century, it also revived a love for the Jewish people and prayers for their restoration.…
Culture

The Paris Attacks – God at Work in the Aftermath

On the night of Friday, November 13th, Paris was hit by the worst terrorists attacks since World War II. A team of men rented cars…
Culture
The Link: Essential Church, Tim Keller on Racism, CGN Church Relief Fund & More
Culture
A September 11th Tribute
Culture
Israel at 70: Lessons for the Church Part 1
Culture
Subversive Radicalism: Response to the London Attack
Culture
Is Anti-Zionism the New Anti-Semitism?
Culture
CGN Leadership Statement on Racism
Gospel

The Throne Room of God – Comfort for a Troubled World

A Grand Vision There are only a few places in the Bible that present us with a vision of the throne room of God. These…
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

Contextualizing the Gospel: An Example Set by Jesus

In my last article, I wrote about how contextualization was not about the church becoming more worldly. We looked back at the creational mandate for…
Gospel
Three Signs of “Drive-By” Evangelism
Gospel
How To Wreck a Sermon: 5 Simple Steps
Culture
A Response To Jordan Peterson from a Protestant Christian Pastor
Gospel
A Secured Tomb Couldn’t Stop the Resurrected Christ
Gospel
The King’s Crown
Gospel
Why Reaching the Lost Should Cost Us Everything
Ministry & Leadership

How is CGN Cultivating Church Planting?

Calvary Chapel has been recognized as one of the greatest church planting movements of recent times. What are we at CGN doing to make sure…
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…
Ministry & Leadership

Four Revolutionary Ideas For a Revolutionary Church

Jesus’ life, ministry and teaching are profound and marvelous. They are full of life and intended to inspire a revolution. Jesus is not an anarchist,…
Ministry & Leadership
Co-laborers or Competition? Calvary Chapel & Other Church Planting Movements
Announcements
CGN COVID-19 Update: Faithfulness Through the Crisis
Ministry & Leadership
Reframing the Gospel for the Nations That are Now in Our Neighborhoods Part 2
Ministry & Leadership
4 Words that Will Transform Your Church
Ministry & Leadership
Things That Matter Panel Discussion: The Pastor as a Student
Culture
Gathering Together Again: Best Practices for the Church Re-opening
Discipleship

What I Should Expect from My Church Part 2

Enjoy the first part of this two part series! While having the wrong expectations from our church can stifle spiritual growth, having the right expectations…
Discipleship

Counterfeit Christianity: Why Real Worship Costs

Editor’s Note: This article comes from the devotional book This Reasonable Response: A Sixty-Day Journey Growing As A Worshiper of God written by Johnny Zacchio…
Discipleship

Four Protections Against Temptation

“And Jesus, full of the Holy Spirit, returned from the Jordan and was led by the Spirit in the wilderness for forty days, being tempted…
Discipleship
Standing Firm in a Hostile Culture
Discipleship
Lies About Us
Discipleship
The Power of Humility
Christian Living
Should a Pastor Ever Say No When You Ask for Help?
Discipleship
A Case for Leadership Coaching
Christian Living
The Power of God’s Word
Christian Living

What If Prayer is Unanswered?

Life is unexpected. Have you noticed that things often do not turn out the way we think they will, even when we pray? Perhaps you…
Christian Living

Diving Deeper into Doubts and Questions

Aaron & Brian take an episode to respond to more questions from listeners about doubts and faith. –––– The GoodLion podcast is a show by…
Christian Living

How to Trample Three Lies Screaming at You

My Mom didn’t ask my little brother anything, but he looked up at her and said: “I didn’t take any chocolate chip cookies, Mom.” The…
Christian Living
God is Emotional
Christian Living
God Equips You for Your Ministry: Welsh Missionary John Jenkins
Christian Living
The Real Saint Nick
Christian Living
Should I Still Trust When Life is Unstable?
Christian Living
The Power and Role of Just One Color—Part 2
Christian Living
Five Suggestions for Effective Daily Devotions