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Theology

The Post-Apostolic Myth

The argument that the miraculous gifts of the Holy Spirit ceased when the canon of the twenty-seven books of the New Testament was completed is…
Theology

The Balance Between the Spiritual & Physical World

Twice a month we have a kids club in our neighborhood. As the main teacher, I get to interact with the kids and sharpen my…
Theology

Strange Fire Friendly Fire

In recent months, Pastor John MacArthur took aim at charismatic Christians in general, and Calvary Chapel specifically, as he criticized Christians who hold to what…
Theology
Discovering the Reason for the Holy Spirit’s Conviction
Christian Living
Diving Deeper into Doubts and Questions
Gospel
Advent: The Father
Theology
Answering Tough Questions about CRT, LGBTQ Issues, and Spiritual Formation.
Theology
Calvary Chapel Core Convictions: God’s Grace + Love
Podcasts
Does God Cause Evil and Suffering? – ft Gerry Breshears and John Piper
Culture

The Link: How Do We Work Toward Racial Equality, Race, Gospel, Justice & More

"How Do We Work Together Towards Racial Equality?"– Salem Baptist Church"Church and evangelical leaders, Brian Brodersen, James Meeks, Ed Stetzer, Laurel Bunker, Charlie Dates and…
Culture

A Rush of Hope: A Cinematic Crusade

This weekend, September 4-7, we will be partnering with Harvest Christian Fellowship as they premiere a Cinematic Crusade this weekend titled a "Rush of Hope."…
Culture

Living In The Negative World

Throughout our lives many of us have heard older generations harken back to a time when Christians were accepted, praised, and embraced by the culture.…
Culture
Did God Cause Covid-19 in Order to Punish Specific People? | Tough Questions for the Current Crisis Miniseries P1
Culture
When Stars Fade: Kobe Bryant and the Gospel
Culture
Rural America Matters Too
Culture
A Response To Jordan Peterson from a Protestant Christian Pastor
Culture
The Great Reset or The Great Return
Culture
Praying With People Online: Key Lessons I’ve Learned
Gospel

Unity Requires Conversation

A conversation with the right person at the right time can change everything. The other day I walked out of an interview gone wrong. Reeling…
Gospel

Gospel-Based Differentiated Unity

I recently went on a missions trip to help out near the Ukrainian border of Poland. Though brief, my experience was life-enriching. It also brought…
Gospel

How is CGN Fostering Missional Life and Ministry?

What is the role of mission and outreach in the life of a church, or in the life of a disciple of Jesus? Is engagement…
Gospel
The Real Meaning of Palm Sunday
Gospel
6 Reasons Why I Believe Jesus is God
Gospel
Friends Not Foes
Gospel
The Death of God
Christian Living
Evangelism During a Pandemic? – with Joel Turner
Gospel
Returning to the Gospel on Reformation Day
Discipleship

Why We Need to Leave a Lasting Legacy for the Next Generation

Recently, I was asked to be one of the speakers at a retreat for millennials where the theme was "Legacy." The definition of legacy that…
Ministry & Leadership

Best Of Series: Matt Redman on the “Heart of Worship”

Enjoy this “Best Of” episode with music artist, Matt Redman, known for “10,000 Reasons,” “Heart of Worship” and more. Matt shares experiences and lessons he…
Ministry & Leadership

Working on Unity

"I, therefore, the prisoner of the Lord, beseech you to walk worthy of the calling with which you were called, with all lowliness and gentleness,…
Ministry & Leadership
The Success of Succession: When Church Leaders Are Pressed to Compromise
Ministry & Leadership
Exposing The Word Or Imposing Upon The Word? – Riley Taylor & Mike Neglia
Ministry & Leadership
Lessons in Leadership Part 3: Fearlessly Leading the Good Fight
Ministry & Leadership
Five Ways to Build a Team If You Are Planting a Church Alone
Christian Living
Content In Christ Alone – Contentment In The Midst Of Quarantine (Pt 2)
Ministry & Leadership
What Does CGN Believe about Ecclesiology and Church Government?
Discipleship

Embracing Obscurity

Can you name the twelve Apostles? Go ahead, give it a try! No, Mark and Luke don’t count. Certainly, you named Peter, James and John,…
Discipleship

The Way We Repent

I was driving with my sister the other day and made an offhand comment about a situation that was frustrating to me."Man," she said, "at…
Discipleship

Good Fear / Bad Fear — Understanding the Difference

Editor’s Note: This article was originally published on January 6, 2024. Phil and his wife Joy will be featured speakers at the CGN International Conference…
Discipleship
Lessons I Learned from Marilyn’s Cancer
Christian Living
Should a Pastor Ever Say No When You Ask for Help?
Discipleship
Our Great Creator: A Study in the Book of Genesis
Discipleship
Are You a Missionary?
Discipleship
Worship & Discipleship
Discipleship
How to Impress Jonathan Edwards
Christian Living

Four Promises of God for the Suffering Christian

Paul’s second letter to the Corinthians is such an amazing bit of real estate in the Bible! In it, we discover that Paul, the great…
Christian Living

Three Keys to Unlock Intimacy In Marriage

Originally published on June 10, 2016 When a husband or a wife says, “I want us to be intimate,” their expectation may be substantially different,…
Christian Living

Jesus, Your Identity and Valentines Day

My husband, Pete, and I just returned from the celebration of our daughter’s wedding in Australia. After three years of dating, she married her high…
Christian Living
“Rock of Ages:” Three Aspects of Salvation
Christian Living
How Does a Believer Follow Jesus?
Christian Living
The Power of Spiritually Healthy Habits Part 2
Christian Living
How Elisabeth Elliot Helped Me Propose to My Wife
Christian Living
Aimee Semple McPherson Part 2
Christian Living
A Father’s Love: Drawing Near to God in a Distant World