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Theology

What is Ordinology?

What is Ordinology? Theology matters. As A.W. Tozer said, “What comes into our minds when we think about God is the most important thing about…
Theology

ECCLESIOLOGY 101: Respecting Leaders and Relating to Others

"We ask you, brothers, to respect those who labor among you and are over you in the Lord and admonish you, and to esteem them…
Theology

Personal Eschatology: What Happens When I Die?

Ask a Bible-believing Christian, “What happens we die?”, and the answer will probably be something like: “Well, we go to heaven.” The rationale for this…
Christian Living
Advent: Hope in the In-Between
Theology
Soli Deo Gloria: Why We Live for the Glory of God
Christian Living
Memento Mori: Death Inspiring Life
Christian Living
Christmas: The Great Rescue Mission
Theology
The Divinity of Jesus & 5 Reasons it Matters
Theology
Does Hell Really Exist?
Culture

Video Series: How To Watch A Movie (As A Christian)

A new video series from pastor Riley Taylor and friends, all about the intersection between the spiritual world and the media arts. Riley and his…
Culture

The Early Church: How Christianity Revolutionized the Depravity of Roman Culture

Enjoy part two of this series on the Early Church! Also, read the first part on "How Christianity Revolutionized the Sanctity of Life" One of…
Culture

Government Intimidation of Pastors in Houston Texas? A Christian Response

Today I woke up to find a Fox News Opinion piece by Todd Starnes explaining that a group of pastors in Houston, TX have had…
Culture
Resettling Refugees: A Few Observations and a Few Questions
Culture
A Call to Clean Hands and a Pure Heart: Amid COVID-19
Culture
New Episodes: CGN- Leading in COVID-19 Podcast
Culture
Social Distancing: Staying Apart, But Staying Connected
Culture
Terror in Barcelona, Spain
Culture
The Link: Billy Graham Statue in U.S. Capitol, CGN International Conference, Biblical Critique of Secular Justice & More
Gospel

The Bible is About Jesus

Pilgrim Benham is a contributor of the Expositors Collective, a growing network of pastors, leaders and laypeople, which exists to equip, encourage and mentor the…
Gospel

Despising the Shame

This article originally appeared on calvarychapel.flywheelsites.com on April 14, 2017. “He made Him who knew no sin to be sin for us that we might…
Articles

The Man Of War

Exodus 12:1-3 When Christ called the church of Ephesus back to its first love, he called all of us back to ours (Revelation 2:4-5). Years…
Gospel
What is Gospel Centered Preaching Part 1
Gospel
Three Thoughts on Effective Short Term Missions
Announcements
Announcing The Cultivate Church Planter’s Program
Gospel
Proclaiming the Gospel According to Charles Spurgeon
Gospel
Mecca Moslems vs. Medina Moslems
Gospel
Why The Gospel Is Central
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…
Gospel

The Gospel in HD: Transformation We Can See

What does the gospel look like in our lives? What happens when we embrace the truth of God’s salvation for us? In the ancient city…
Ministry & Leadership

Essential Lessons for the Church Planter’s Wife

Pete and I have been a part of many church plants over the years. We have known many ups and downs in the process. We…
Christian Living
Should a Pastor Ever Say No When You Ask for Help?
Ministry & Leadership
Sermon Notes: 10-Minute Seminary: David Guzik on Sermon Prep
Ministry & Leadership
CGN Leading Podcast: Conference Conversations Episodes!
Gospel
The Bible is About Jesus
Ministry & Leadership
How is CGN Providing Care and Coaching for Leaders?
Ministry & Leadership
Best Of Series Dr. Gerry Breshears on Theology and Training Men in Ministry
Discipleship

Weighing God Down

A common idea in the Psalms is that we can and should bless the Lord. Of course, we can’t bless God in the sense that…
Discipleship

Let’s Talk About Your Marriage

I’m concerned about your marriage. I’m not suggesting that anything is wrong with it, but I do know that sometimes marriage issues sneak up on…
Discipleship

Reflecting Grace and Truth

“And the Word became flesh and dwelt among us, and we beheld His glory, the glory as of the only begotten of the Father, full…
Discipleship
A Case for Leadership Coaching
Discipleship
Sermon-Based Small Groups: Making Disciples in Small Groups with Expository Preaching
Christian Living
Discipleship In Every Season
Discipleship
The Benefit of Christ as Our Foundation
Discipleship
Why Is God Allowing Evil? Eight Principles to Consider During the Current Global Pandemic
Discipleship
Holiness = Doing Justice
Christian Living

Ida Scudder Part 1

Ida Scudder (1870-1960): Ida Scudder came from a family of medical missionaries in India--but she wanted nothing to do with that life! Ida’s dream was…
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

Thick Skin, Soft Heart

“Thick skin, soft heart.“ A good friend who pastors a church in a very different context and culture said this to me recently. In full…
Christian Living
Four Principles for Christian Unity
Christian Living
Patricia St. John: Women Worth Knowing
Christian Living
Authentic Christianity: Wired for Ekklesia
Christian Living
Returning to Give Thanks: Learning from the Grateful Leper
Christian Living
Divine Presence and Peace: Unpacking the Aaronic Blessing in Everyday Life
Christian Living
Transcendent Beauty in a Beastly World