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Theology

“The Perfect” Argument for Continuationism

Coming from a strong cessationist background, I assumed that the sign gifts in the early church had died out soon after the apostolic age. But…
Theology

FB Live Talk on Creativity & Theology

FB Live Discussion Enjoy this FB Live discussion with Thomas Terry, Scott Cunningham and J. Ryan Lister on creativity & theology, upcoming Canvas Conference and…
Culture

Asbury – A Helpful Perspective From Gavin Ortlund

Revival is a topic that has been on the minds of many Christians recently, particularly those who have been following the events at Asbury University.…
Christian Living
Saul, the Spear, and the Disarmed Rulers: a Literary Motif
Theology
Why I Believe in the Rapture of the Church
Theology
How God’s Grace is Better than Christians think
Culture
Can I attend my LGBT friend’s wedding?
Theology
ECCLESIOLOGY 101: How the Local Church Lives and Breathes–Praying Alone & Praying Together
Theology
Apathy & Prophecy: The Growing Indifference of Millennials Toward dispensationalism
Culture

Hope for the Tainted Heart

The seed of every sin known to man is in my heart. Robert Murray McCheyne The Holy Spirit never enters a man, then lets him…
Culture

The Link: Contextualizing the Gospel, Real World Questions, When to Stop Studying & More

"PART 2: Worship Leadership, Philosophy and Theology with Scott Cunningham"– CalvaryChapel.com"As we conclude part two of Worship Leadership, Philosophy and Theology, Scott Cunningham, of School…
Culture

How to Develop a Lifestyle of Thanksgiving That Outlives the Holiday

There is no difficulty in finding things to gripe and complain about. Have you noticed? However, it takes a transformed perspective, an act of the…
Culture
Eight Things I Would Say to Kanye If I Could
Culture
The Age of the Refugee: How Displaced Millions & the Hope of God are Changing the World
Culture
The Link: Only One Hope for Racial Injustice, Tony Evans Testimony, Conversation on Race & More
Culture
Tim Keller, the War on Winsomeness, & Responding to the “Negative World.”
Culture
The 75th Anniversary of D-Day
Culture
The Link: Calvary Chapel/CGN International Conference, UK Chinese Church Abused, Western Seminary Cohort & More
Gospel

Women Called by God: Helen Roseveare

Missionaries are sometimes called a rare breed. They leave home, integrate into a foreign culture and bring a foreign concept (the Gospel) to people who…
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

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
The Middle East and the Mission of God
Gospel
How the Gospel Heals Shame
Gospel
Knowing God
Gospel
Three Signs of “Drive-By” Evangelism
Gospel
Three Thoughts on Effective Short Term Missions
Gospel
What is Gospel Centered Preaching Part 1
Ministry & Leadership

Church Planting in Another Country.

There are several different types of Christian missions. Humanitarian missions focus on either short-term or long-term care through humanitarian means. Social missions focus on serving…
Gospel

From Waiting to Witnessing

In 1992, I sat in a classroom at the School of Ministry at Calvary Chapel Costa Mesa. Every Friday morning, Pastor Chuck Smith would walk…
Ministry & Leadership

Preaching Is an Act of Persuasion

 Originally published on Nick’s blog on May 9, 2023. Nick Cady will be imparting two workshops and in our Q&A Panel at this year's CGN…
Ministry & Leadership
How to Give an Altar Call Part 2
Christian Living
The Ultimate Missionary Care Package (Part 2 of 2)
Ministry & Leadership
Overcoming Moralism In The Church
Ministry & Leadership
20 Practices That Will Help You Serve Jesus for a Long Time in One Place
Ministry & Leadership
To Where Are You Called: CCBC Paris Kickoff
Discipleship
Training a Church to Love the Depressed – Part 2
Discipleship

Five Points on Our Need for Community

It is an interesting time that we live in. People are more connected than they have ever been yet more isolated than ever as well.…
Culture

War in Ukraine: A Year of Abiding Grace

5:00 a.m. I awoke abruptly to my phone ringing in my apartment in Budapest, Hungary. It was February 24, 2022. “They’re bombing Kyiv. We’re at…
Discipleship

How to Overcome Fiery Words of Anger

It was a difficult conversation. Don’t you hate those? I thought I was right; they thought they were right, which resulted in a heated war…
Discipleship
Our Great Creator: A Study in the Book of Genesis
Discipleship
The Gift of the Presence We Don’t Deserve
Discipleship
Good Fear/Bad Fear – Understanding the Difference
Discipleship
Are You a Missionary?
Discipleship
7 Reasons You Don’t Want to Skip Church on Sunday
Christian Living
The Power and Role of Just One Color
Christian Living

Estrangement is Rising in America: A Christian Response

On a recent Sunday morning, a woman in our congregation approached me with a prayer request. Her adult daughter had refused to visit home during…
Christian Living

God is Always Doing Something New

My 16-year-old daughter was able to participate in a six-week program in Hungary called "A Vision For Life." It’s basically Bible college condensed into six…
Christian Living

The Church, the Culture and Corinth: Facing the Lack of Dignity in the 21st Century

The world is again in the grip of yet another realization that it's ways are bankrupt. The sexual revolution of the 60s has born more…
Christian Living
Fine Tuning for the New Year
Christian Living
Overcoming Obstacles to Having Daily Devotions
Bible Study
The Next Generation’s Experience
Christian Living
In Returning and Rest
Christian Living
3 Keys to Create Margin for What Matters Most
Christian Living
It’s Not About What You Ought to Do