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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…
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…
Theology

Calvary Chapel Core Convictions: God’s Grace + Love

What are the defining characteristics of the Calvary Chapel Movement? In this series, members of the Calvary Chapel Association Leadership Council define some of Calvary…
Theology
Why I Believe in the Rapture of the Church
Discipleship
Tonic Masculinity (Titus 2:2)
Christian Living
Bible Reading: Quality or Quantity?
Theology
Did Jesus Cast Aside His Deity In The Incarnation?
Theology
The Resurrection Means MORE!
History & Holidays
A Christian Perspective on Purim
Culture

A Word for Christians in a Politically Divided Culture

The COVID-19 crisis has been a major disruption worldwide, affecting the lives of nearly every person on the planet. Movement has been restricted; jobs have…
Culture

Ad Astra: A Film Review

Ad Astra is a great film. It is not a teenager-targeted blockbuster space film that relies more on explosions, locker room humor, and sex appeal…
Culture

Social Distancing: Staying Apart, But Staying Connected

As much of the world is now on lockdown, meaning that voluntary physical distancing became physical distancing through a government order, I wanted us as…
Culture
Third Wave Coffee, Hipster Culture & the Great Commission
Culture
The Link: True Sexual Revolution, Mother of Modern Evangelicalism, Story of the Bible & More
Culture
What Should I Do? Response to the #MeToo Movement
Culture
Working Through The Issues: More Thoughts On Attending an LGBT Friend’s Wedding
Culture
Hope Through the Flame: Facing the Southern California Fires
Culture
Praying for Tim Keller
Gospel

Church Planting Like Skateboarding

In the Protestant West, we’ve come to see church planting as a mainstream activity for Christians. But I wonder. As we enter an area with…
Gospel

WIN: Jesus is Victorious

Forty days ago, Christians gathered all over the world to lament our human frailty and the inevitability of our own deaths, crying out together, “From…
Gospel

Thoughts on The Power of the Gospel

2018 CGN Pastors & Leaders Conference Archives Though I’ve been a Calvary Chapel pastor for nearly five years, this year will be my first time…
Gospel
This is the Way: The Mandalorian and Ancient Creedal Christianity
Gospel
Mecca Moslems vs. Medina Moslems
Gospel
The Death of God
Gospel
Practice Resurrection
Gospel
Preaching the Gospel (to Myself)
Gospel
6 Reasons Why I Believe Jesus is God
Ministry & Leadership

What Does CGN Believe about Ecclesiology and Church Government?

What does CGN believe about the nature, purpose, and destiny of the church, both locally and globally? What constitutes a church, and what role do…
Discipleship

Are You a Missionary?

My wife Lynne and I went onto the mission field when were young. We left America in our early twenties and spent ten years in…
Ministry & Leadership

Critical Elements of Biblical Preaching Part 3

Recently I wrote a short piece describing what I believe is an important part of being a good expository preacher or teacher - the ability…
Ministry & Leadership
Presentation: 10-Minute Seminary: David Guzik on Sermon Prep
Discipleship
Why We Need to Leave a Lasting Legacy for the Next Generation
Ministry & Leadership
Highs and Lows of Christian Ministry
Ministry & Leadership
Organic vs Strategic Church Planting
Christian Living
How to Absorb That Blow of Criticism
Ministry & Leadership
Pastor Jane or Pastor John? – Addressing Evangelical Chauvinism
Discipleship

Does Love-Fueled Ministry Exist?

My start in ministry was unexpected. I'm the son of a church-planting pastor. My childhood memories consist of awkward church people, financial struggles and a…
Discipleship

Augustine & Disordered Loves

Originally published on Nick’s blog on April 11, 2019. At age 19, Augustine Aurelius—later to be known as Augustine of Hippo—read a dialogue by the…
Christian Living

Why Mentorship Matters

After writing to Titus — his former travel and ministry partner (Galatians 2.1-3) — about his current task in the church, Paul begins to instruct…
Christian Living
Partaking of God’s Word but Spiritually Starving: The Criticality of Meditation
Discipleship
Seven Ways to Become a Person of God
Discipleship
Are You a Missionary?
Discipleship
Let’s Talk About Your Marriage
Discipleship
Psalm 134: Making the Choice to Rejoice
Discipleship
How to Defeat Four Giants of Terror
Christian Living

Uncertainty Opens the Door for Faith

"But without faith it is impossible to please Him, for he who comes to God must believe that He is, and that He is a…
Christian Living

Legalism or Realism: Understanding the Difference

He was observably upset, “You’re being legalistic!” were the last words I ever heard from Zachary, as he slammed my office door hard enough to…
Christian Living

While We Wait: Being the Church During Lockdown

In the past five weeks that I've been working from home and sheltering in place, the Lord has shown me many things about this season…
Christian Living
Purity Culture: It’s A Different Gospel
Christian Living
Corrie ten Boom Part 2: Women Worth Knowing
Christian Living
The Blessings That Come When We Fear the Lord
Christian Living
A Dangerous Liturgy: How Pornography Deforms Us
Christian Living
How Good is Your Shepherd?
Christian Living
The Reformation Through Jewish Eyes