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Discipleship

The Blessings of the Exile

Originally published on Nick’s blog December 8, 2020. Unbelievable News Through the prophet Habakkuk, God spoke to the people of Judah, telling them this: “Look…
Christian Living

Returning to an Awe-Inspired Perspective in Life and Ministry

I’m finally getting around to reading one of those books I’ve heard quoted by a ton of authors and podcasters, “A Secular Age” by Charles…
Culture

Warnings About Progressive Christianity (Repost from Can I Say That?)

Aaron gets invited to come onto Brenna Blain's podcast "Can I Say That?", a podcast that tackles tough topics around Christianity and faith. In the…
Theology
Unity is Rare: Psalm 133
Theology
Sola Fide: Clarifying the Role of Faith in the Gift of Salvation
History & Holidays
What Mary Knew an Advent Meditation
Ministry & Leadership
What Does It Mean to Teach “the Whole Counsel of God”?
Podcasts
Can Wrath Be Redemptive? | Tough Questions For The Current Crisis Miniseries P3
Theology
A CHRISTIAN PERSPECTIVE ON PURIM
Culture

What Has Changed: The Convenient Contradiction of Modern Society

"A rash of school shootings" has people scratching their heads wondering why. Many locate the problem primarily in America’s love of guns. Each new campus…
Culture

Racial Blind Spots, The Church, and the Killing of Ahmaud Arbery

“We repeat the mistake continuously in this country of trying to address our racial animus and the violence it fosters as though it were a…
Culture

The Link: Political Endgame, Junk DNA, Thanksgiving & More

"Thanksgiving: A Time to Feel; a Time to Heal"– CalvaryChapel.com"The good news is that we don’t have to choose either/or. With the Bible as one’s…
Culture
The Link: CGN Partnerships, Upcoming Conferences, Unbelievable Panel & More
Culture
The Link: Update on Hurricane Laura, The First Great Awakening, A Rush of Hope & More
Culture
The Link: Heralding the Voice of Christ, International Conference, Richard Dawkins on Down’s Syndrome & More
Culture
Politics, Power, and Philosophy: What We Can Learn from Hannah Arendt’s Masterpieces
Culture
The Link: Parenting in a Pandemic, Gospel and Ethnic Unity, Religious Liberty & More
Culture
The Link: Hurricane Relief, Unbelieveable? the Conference, Hope Gets the Last Word & More
Gospel

Three Thoughts on Effective Short Term Missions

I really like hot sauce. In fact, I recently tried to make my own. I went to the farmers market and bought some seedlings. I…
Gospel

Persecution Will End

Kierkegaard, the Danish philosopher, once told a parable about a theater where a variety show was taking place. Each show was more exciting than the…
Gospel

The Gospel – How You Say it, Matters

I could never have imagined being as blessed as I am. I live in a great community. I serve an awesome church. I’m married to…
Gospel
How the Gospel Heals Shame
Gospel
The Essentials of Gospel Proclamation
Gospel
What is CGN Doing to Help Churches in Practical Ways?
Articles
The Man Of War
Gospel
The Bible is About Jesus
Christian Living
Evangelism During a Pandemic? – with Joel Turner
Ministry & Leadership

Where He Leads, He Guides: An Unending Story

Two and a half years ago, I was sitting in a church service at Calvary Chapel Costa Mesa. It was an ordinary Wednesday night, and…
Ministry & Leadership

Three Thoughts on Moral Failure

Clay Worrell will be leading a workshop at the 2017 CCCM Pastors & Leaders Conference happening June 26-29!I received news that yet another pastor friend…
Ministry & Leadership

Critical Elements of Biblical Preaching – pt2

In my own preaching and in my work with many students over the years, I have a thought of what the most important thing is…
Ministry & Leadership
Three Points on Successful Pastoral Transition
Ministry & Leadership
How Does CGN Support Women in Ministry Leadership?
Discipleship
The Worshiper and the Leader: A Powerful Combination
Announcements
CGN Church Relief Fund Update
Christian Living
God Equips You for Your Ministry: Welsh Missionary John Jenkins
Ministry & Leadership
Local Church Involvement with Global Missions: Is It Just a Slice of the Ministry Pie?
Discipleship

Jesus Ministers to Us in Grace and Truth, Even When We Fail

“And the Word became flesh, and dwelt among us, and we beheld His glory, glory as of the only begotten from the Father, full of…
Discipleship

Generational Sin?

Have you ever heard a sermon on the devastation caused by “genera­tional sin”? Preachers base their frightening comments on texts like Exodus 20:5: “I, the…
Discipleship

Beyond The Shadow of a Doubt – How Jesus Responds to The Christian Doubter

Doubt, often regarded as the evil twin brother of faith, is a condition that frequently casts a long shadow over the believer's life. Many grow…
Discipleship
Sermon-Based Small Groups: Making Disciples in Small Groups with Expository Preaching
Discipleship
Pastoral Ministry: The Balance Between Study & Family
Discipleship
Holiness = Doing Justice
Discipleship
Are You a Missionary?
Discipleship
How to Impress Jonathan Edwards
Discipleship
Angels Landing
Christian Living

How Do You Measure The Success Of A Worship Service?

I walked to my car disappointed. I found myself wishing our church family was more engaged. More hands in the air. More passionate singing. More…
Christian Living

Hate Always Bows to Love

At the end of one of the episodes of the TV miniseries, Band of Brothers, as Easy Company was marching into the Ardennes Forest, for…
Christian Living

Who is the Hero of Your Sermon?

I remember as a young Christian reading through Isaiah and running into the passage where God says, “Behold my servant, whom I uphold, my chosen,…
Christian Living
Herzl, Dreyfus, and Antisemitism Today
Christian Living
The Post Modern Blasé Attitude: Have You Been Infected?
Christian Living
Stolen Valour & The Christian Life
Christian Living
Don’t Quit
Christian Living
“The Powers of Darkness & the People of God”
Christian Living
Jennie Mitchell: Women Worth Knowing