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Having Begun in the Spirit

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A Better Way Than Condemning

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The Purpose and Power of Prayer

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Jesus, Prayer, and You

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Discovering the Reason for the Holy Spirit’s Conviction

Had an enlightening conversation awhile back. It moved me to ponder the likelihood there are many Christians who’ve only experienced half the Gospel, the hard…
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…
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…
Discipleship
Communion Is a Family Affair
Culture
Evan Wickham: Hope for Doubters & Deconstructionists
Theology
The Rescue of Restriction
Theology
Relevance, Worldliness, and Contextualizing the Gospel
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Young People, Postmodernism, and How It Closes Their Eyes to Truth
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What is the Trinity?

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Culture

The Link: John Crist, Sex Offender on Bible App, Taxes, Tithing & More

"John Crist Cancels 2019 Tour Dates After Reports of Sexting, Harassment, Manipulation"– Charisma"According to multiple sources, Crist has exploited his Christian reputation and platform to…
Culture

Avoiding the Trap of Conspiracy Theory Christianity

Because God loves us, we can love God and love people! Can you think of anything more profound than this vertical and horizontal love that…
Culture

Unforeseen Blessing in Confinement

As a free-spirited extrovert, I fill my cup by being around people. The thought of being locked in my house by governmental mandate goes against…
Culture
The Link: C.S. Lewis Understood 2020 Better than Us, The Promise of Peace Advent, Elliot Page & More
Culture
Trafficking Hope with Karl Marx
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The Music of Hope and the Gospel
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The Link: Missions Conference Archives, Truth Over Power, Whataboutism & More
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Church Van E04-Tony Clark Part 1
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The Paris Attacks – God at Work in the Aftermath

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Gospel

Pierced by the Lord: Thoughts on Good Friday

I was reading through my Bible reading plan, which currently has me in the book of Jeremiah, and I came across a phrase that gave…
Gospel

Contextualizing the Gospel: An Example Set by Jesus

In my last article, I wrote about how contextualization was not about the church becoming more worldly. We looked back at the creational mandate for…
Gospel

Three Signs of “Drive-By” Evangelism

Billy Graham said, “The evangelistic harvest is always urgent. The destiny of men and of nations is always being decided. Every generation is strategic. We…
Culture
Seeing, Hearing, Caring: Finding Jesus Standing With The Hurting
Gospel
Reframing the Gospel for the Nations in our Neighborhoods Part 3
Gospel
What is “Gospel-Centered Renewal” and What Does It Mean for Life and Ministry?
Gospel
What Jesus Taught on the Way to Gethsemane
Culture
Tim Keller, the War on Winsomeness, & Responding to the “Negative World.”
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Why Reaching the Lost Should Cost Us Everything

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Experiencing an Insurrection of Kindness in Your Ministry

Even though I know it comes every year, I find that winter sneaks up on me. Often it’s the holiday season that distracts me. Life…
Christian Living

The Value of Servant Leadership

I was saved at Calvary Chapel of Costa Mesa (CCCM), and learned to serve at CCCM. Pastor Chuck was my pastor, and I had the…
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Church Van E03-Brian Brodersen Part 3

Enjoy part three of this three-part interview on Church Van with Pastor Brian Brodersen of Calvary Chapel Costa Mesa. Hosts Riley Taylor and Jarryd Bryant…
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Similarities Between Esther and Local Churches
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Introducing The Cultivate Church Planting Podcast!
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Five Ways to Build a Team If You Are Planting a Church Alone
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The Ultimate Missionary Care Package (Part 2 of 2)
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Are Church Members Scenery, Machinery or PEOPLE?
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Missionaries and the Wise Men from the East: Similarities That Can Bring Encouragement

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Discipleship

The Church & Victims of Depression

The phone rang at 2am again. I knew who it was before answering. In recent weeks, Anita (not her real name) often called in the…
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How to Turn a Church Visitor into a Disciple

Jesus commands us to make disciples. That is true of all Christians, in all lines of work, of all giftings, in all cultures throughout all…
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Iron Sharpening Iron

One often-quoted Bible verse that speaks of the benefit of living in community with other believers comes from Proverbs: “As iron sharpens iron, so a person…
Discipleship
Does Love-Fueled Ministry Exist?
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Weighing God Down
Discipleship
Angels Landing
Culture
War in Ukraine: A Year of Abiding Grace
Discipleship
How to Respond to Distraction as a Pastoral Leader
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Intentional Relational Leadership: How to Develop Leaders in Real Life—Part 3

Christian Living

Christian Living

Pink Notes – How the Simplest Gestures Change Lives

She was tall and thin, had delicate, freckly skin, and curly, strawberry-blonde hair that was perfectly poofy. Her hair and her sense of style were…
Christian Living

Four Ways the Bible Encourages Creative Expression

God likes creativity. It’s possible to think He is merely a strict taskmaster in the sky, begrudging us any sort of enjoyment in life. But…
Christian Living

Seven Principles for Cross-Cultural Impact

Pastor Jeff Jackson will be a workshop speaker at the 2017 CCCM Pastors & Leaders Conference on June 26-29. For more information, please visit the…
Christian Living
How to Use Parenting Seminars 
as an Outreach to the Community
Christian Living
Do You Understand That You Are a Son?
Christian Living
What is the Lord Building in Your Life Right Now?
Christian Living
A Reminder of Grace on a Sunny Day
Christian Living
Harriet Beecher Stowe: Women Worth Knowing
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Be Faithful to Your Calling