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Theology

What is Faith?

An important term for the Christian is “faith.” But what are we talking about when we speak of faith? So often our thinking gets cloudy…
Theology

ECCLESIOLOGY 101: The Necessity of the Holy Spirit and the Importance of Prophecy

In 1 Thessalonians 5:12-28, Paul closes this amazing letter by addressing the community of believers at large. In these verses, the Holy Spirit gives a…
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
The “Good People” Myth
Theology
ECCLESIOLOGY 101: How the Local Church Lives and Breathes Led by the Spirit Part 2
Theology
Reformation Day: Live Session with Lance Ralston
Theology
How God’s Grace is Better than Christians think
Theology
What is Ordinology?
Theology
Calvary Chapel Core Convictions: God’s Grace + Love
Culture

The Link: CGN Partnerships, Upcoming Conferences, Unbelievable Panel & More

CGN Partnerships Joshua Project "Joshua Project highlights the ethnic people groups of the world with the least followers of Jesus Christ." Western Seminary "The CGN/Western…
Culture

Modern Slavery & the Fight for Human Dignity

In 2015, Europe experienced a massive migration crisis.Hundreds of thousands of people made the heart-breaking decision to leave their lives and homes and run to…
Culture

N.T. Wright on Crucifixion, “Eyes That Seen Plenty,” Is God Allowing Suffering & More

"NT Wright: Why Jesus’ Crucifixion is a Fact of History"– Premier Christianity"New Testament scholar Tom Wright tells Justin Brierley why the crucifixion of Jesus is…
Culture
The Link: Parenting in a Pandemic, Gospel and Ethnic Unity, Religious Liberty & More
Culture
I Am an Immigrant
Culture
To Kill A Mockingbird and the Hope of Racial Reconciliation
Culture
Did God Cause Covid-19 in Order to Punish Specific People? | Tough Questions for the Current Crisis Miniseries P1
Culture
The Link: C.S. Lewis’ Last Written Word, Darwin Apostasy, Pro Skater Story & More
Culture
Church Relief Fund Update: Cebu City, Philippines
Gospel

Practice Resurrection

Today (this weekend), people worldwide are remembering and celebrating the greatest event in human history- the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead! All human…
Gospel

Mecca Moslems vs. Medina Moslems

Many find it confusing that in some places the Quran encourages peace, and in others it says to “kill the infidels.” The Quran was not…
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
To Kill or to Crown Jesus?
Gospel
Don’t Underestimate the Power of the Gospel
Gospel
From Pastors to Podcasts
Gospel
Women Called by God: Helen Roseveare
Gospel
Isaiah 41: Easter and the World
Gospel
The Essentials of Gospel Proclamation
Discipleship

Sermon-Based Small Groups: Making Disciples in Small Groups with Expository Preaching

What is my story with sermon-based small groups? On July 27, 2017, our world lost a legend. It was on that day Haddon Robinson stepped…
Ministry & Leadership

How to Give an Altar Call Part 2

In a previous post I gave one important principle about the altar call: don't manipulate. We can manipulate in a call to decision by:Using bait…
Ministry & Leadership

6 Lessons I’ve Learned About Small Group Ministry

Having pastored a church without small groups, and now having pastored a church where always at least half of the congregation is in a small…
Discipleship
Keep It Simple, Saint!
Announcements
Conference Conversations: “Church Planter Initiative Roundtable”
Christian Living
Having Begun in the Spirit
Ministry & Leadership
4 Words that Will Transform Your Church
Ministry & Leadership
Highs and Lows of Christian Ministry
Ministry & Leadership
Expositors Collective: Sample of a Christ-Centered Sermon
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

Soteriology in the Middle Part 1

Brain Cramps Over the past ten years of my life as a follower of Jesus perhaps no theological category has caused me to spend hours…
Discipleship

The Gospel is a Bridge

On paper I don't have much in common with teenage skater boys. There's the age gap, the coordination gap, the culture gap...the list goes on.…
Discipleship
God Renews His People with the Word (Nehemiah 8)
Christian Living
A Fresh Approach to Daily Devotions
Discipleship
Why I’m Called to Serve My City
Discipleship
Weak Men Weak Excuses
Discipleship
Wake Up To The Story – Resisting Apathy pt.1
Discipleship
Does Love-Fueled Ministry Exist?
Christian Living

The Real Saint Nick

“And His name will be called Wonderful, Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace.” — Isaiah 9:6b Every Christmas, it seems like Santa Claus…
Christian Living

Three Principles in Pursuing God

How do you have a decent quiet time? What does one do? And most importantly, why even do it? George Mueller, who sustained his orphanages…
Christian Living

Memento Mori: Death Inspiring Life

Memento Mori is a Latin phrase that means “remember that you will die.” It is, I think, the perfect way to end one year and…
Christian Living
Does Education Make You Less Dependent on the Holy Spirit?
Christian Living
There’s No Place Like a Godly Home
Bible Study
Grace Has the Final Word (Part 1 of 4)
Christian Living
JESUS IS GREATER Than Everything Today Throws At Us
Christian Living
Anna Spafford Part 2
Christian Living
Is God Listening?