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Theology

For the Card-carrying New Calvinist

Recently I came across an episode of the Ask Pastor John podcast series from Desiring God on the topic of New Calvinism. As a fan…
Theology

Answering Tough Questions about CRT, LGBTQ Issues, and Spiritual Formation.

What do CGN leaders believe about things like Critical Race Theory, or how we should relate to those who identify as LGBTQ? Is talking about…
Articles

How Strongholds Threaten a Biblical Worldview

I have often written about the need for a genuinely biblical framework for all of life.1 The challenge, of course, is with that word genuinely.…
Theology
A Discussion on the Biblical Theology of Israel Part 2
History & Holidays
Yom Kippur — The Day of Atonement
Theology
Finite sins and eternal punishment
Christian Living
Advent: Hope in the In-Between
Culture
Can I attend my LGBT friend’s wedding?
Gospel
Advent: The Holy Spirit
Culture

The Link: C.S. Lewis’ Last Written Word, Darwin Apostasy, Pro Skater Story & More

"C. S. Lewis’ Last Written Word: We Have No Right to Happiness"– The Gospel Coalition"The last written work that C. S. Lewis delivered before his…
Culture

An Opportunity We Can’t Waste: A Word from Australia Regarding Refugees

Here in Australia, the government began in January of 2016, an initiative to take in 12,000 refugees from the Middle East. This opens up an…
Culture

Christianity & Culture Series: Christianity, Liberty & the Rule of Law

“Where the Spirit of the Lord is, there is liberty” (2 Corinthians 3:17). Dedicated to Charlotte BeveridgeSchool of LawUniversity of Sussex The freedom and rights…
Culture
The Link: Spirit Filled Church, Deconversion Story, Coronavirus Crazy & More
Culture
Disaster Relief Update
Culture
The Gospel for the Church After Orlando
Culture
Racial Blind Spots, The Church, and the Killing of Ahmaud Arbery
Culture
Third Wave Coffee, Hipster Culture & the Great Commission
Culture
Prudence Vs Fear: Living in an Age of Terrorism & Refugees
Culture

Tim Keller, the War on Winsomeness, & Responding to the “Negative World.”

To listen to the podcast episode, click the player below. Aaron Salvato writes: “Many Christians now sense the world has shifted. While culture was once…
Gospel

How the Gospel Heals Shame

Shame is an experience common to every person on the planet. Charles Darwin, in classic materialist fashion, defined shame primarily in terms of its physical…
Culture

Finding Community and Hope: The Spiritual Needs of Ukrainian Refugees

By Sharon Markey, with Olya Syniuk as co-author You never get used to war. Over a year has passed since the beginning of Russia's full-scale…
Gospel
The Death of God
Gospel
What Exactly is Spiritual Thriving?
Gospel
The Gospel in HD: Transformation We Can See
Gospel
Contextualizing the Gospel: An Example Set by Jesus
Gospel
Practice Resurrection
Discipleship
The Church & Victims of Depression
Ministry & Leadership

Placing Jesus Christ Above Our Own Rights

Think back with me to the elementary schoolyard. Any time there was a conflict when I was a kid, the “go-to” self-defense was: "You can't…
Ministry & Leadership

The True Tragedy of a Divided Church

When Jesus is being accused of casting demons out by the power of Satan, Jesus responds with these words, “If a kingdom is divided against…
Announcements

CGN COVID-19 Update: Faithfulness Through the Crisis

As the COVID-19 pandemic continues to alter our social landscape on a global scale, Pastor Brian Brodersen shares an encouraging message about ways God is…
Ministry & Leadership
How to Give an Altar Call Part 1
Ministry & Leadership
Pastor Jane or Pastor John? – Addressing Evangelical Chauvinism
Ministry & Leadership
The Reason God Can Use You
Ministry & Leadership
Church Planting and the Health of Calvary Chapel
Ministry & Leadership
Women, God Wants to Use You
Ministry & Leadership
Life & Leadership Lessons with Richard Cimino
Discipleship

Soteriology in the Middle Part 2

“For God so loved the world that He gave His only begotten Son, that whoever believes in Him should not perish but have everlasting life.”…
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

Sin and Sympathy: The Temptation of Jesus and Your Battle with Sin

I’m a pastor, and I sin. Some of my biggest failures and bad decisions have been committed after I became a Christian and entered vocational…
Discipleship
Let’s Talk About Your Marriage
Discipleship
Are You a Missionary?
Discipleship
Calvary Chapel Worship Leaders Conference 2019
Discipleship
Good Friday
Discipleship
Are You Offended by Jesus’ Method?
Discipleship
A Life Rearranged: An Important Lesson Learned in Nicaragua
Christian Living

Should I Still Trust When Life is Unstable?

I was probably about 11 years old, and we were having a small gathering at our house for some people from our church. A man…
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

An Open Letter from a Pastor to His Sons

To my sons whom I love more than words can say: "If there was only one principle that I could impart to you, what would…
Christian Living
Do No Harm – When People Reject Christ because of His People’s Actions
Christian Living
God is Always Doing Something New
Christian Living
The Good Kind of Lack
Christian Living
Corrie ten Boom Part 2: Women Worth Knowing
Christian Living
How a Wound from a Friend Brings Healing
Christian Living
The Joy of Self-Forgetfulness