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Theology

The Best Verse About Jesus from Each Old Testament Book

The previous two posts in this series covered the benefits and methods of seeing Christ in the Old Testament. To put the ideas discussed into…
Theology

Real Hope When Everything Seems Broken

"Then, when our dying bodies have been transformed into bodies that will never die, this Scripture will be fulfilled: “Death is swallowed up in victory.…
Podcasts

The Cup Of Wrath – Understanding God’s Justice And Mercy

Why is God’s wrath often depicted in the Scriptures as a cup of wine? How are we to understand God’s wrath theologically? Who must face…
Discipleship
Communion Is a Family Affair
Christian Living
Diving Deeper into Doubts and Questions
Christian Living
Memento Mori: Death Inspiring Life
Discipleship
Holiness = Doing Justice
Theology
An Excerpt from “Images & Idols: Creativity for the Christian Life”
Theology
The Divinity of Jesus & 5 Reasons it Matters
Culture

Third Wave Coffee, Hipster Culture & the Great Commission

Bon Iver is playing on the house speakers. I am sipping a cup of glorious, locally roasted, V-60 brewed coffee. All around me are men…
Culture

Response Versus Reaction to the Las Vegas Shooting

Here are resources and ways to help in light of the recent shooting in Las Vegas Sunday Night. We continue to pray for the victims,…
Culture

The Link: How Do We Work Toward Racial Equality, Race, Gospel, Justice & More

"How Do We Work Together Towards Racial Equality?"– Salem Baptist Church"Church and evangelical leaders, Brian Brodersen, James Meeks, Ed Stetzer, Laurel Bunker, Charlie Dates and…
Culture
The Link: Pastor Confesses He’s Tired, Discernment, Attributes of Good Leaders and More
Culture
Be the Change You Wish to See in the Church
Culture
Johnny Cash: Redemption of an American Icon
Culture
Does God Punish The World With Pandemics & Natural Disasters? Part 2 Miniseries
Culture
Is Our Gospel too American?
Culture
Faith in a Level Zero Culture
Announcements

Introducing The Cultivate Church Planting Podcast!

We are excited to announce the launch of the Cultivate Church Planting podcast! Hosted by Brian Kelly, this podcast will feature insightful and inspiring conversations…
Gospel

Peace on Earth

“Glory to God in the highest, and on Earth, peace to men on whom God's favor rests.” (Luke 2:14). There is still quite a bit…
Gospel

A Secured Tomb Couldn’t Stop the Resurrected Christ

Many times during the years of His earthly ministry, Jesus promised that He would rise from the dead (John 2:18-22; Matthew 12:39-40; 16:21). His enemies…
Gospel
Three Signs of “Drive-By” Evangelism
Gospel
Advent: The Son
Gospel
I Am the Resurrection and the Life
Gospel
This is the Way: The Mandalorian and Ancient Creedal Christianity
Gospel
Practice Resurrection
Gospel
Advent: The Holy Spirit
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

Things That Matter: The Pastor as a Counselor

One of the most important aspects of pastoral ministry is counseling. Pastors Brian Brodersen, Richard Cimino and John Hwang discuss the calling pastors have to…
Christian Living

Gospel-Centered Life

As a Calvary Chapel, our family of churches was at the center of the Jesus Revolution of the late 1960s and 1970s, the last great…
Ministry & Leadership
Five Ways to Build a Team If You Are Planting a Church Alone
Discipleship
Keep It Simple, Saint!
Gospel
Reframing the Gospel for the Nations in our Neighborhoods Part 3
Discipleship
Are Church Members Scenery, Machinery or PEOPLE?
Articles
The Benefit of Unity at CGN (Psalm 133)
Ministry & Leadership
The Moses Model
Discipleship

Tonic Masculinity (Titus 2:2)

I'm sure you've heard the phrase "toxic masculinity." I think I understand—and even, to a degree, can sympathize with—the phrase. Terrible men have and do…
Discipleship

Generational Sin?

Have you ever heard a sermon on the devastation caused by “genera­tional sin”? Preachers base their frightening comments on texts like Exodus 20:5: “I, the…
Discipleship

Make a Move: Discovering the Better Life God has for You

“We gotta get outta this place” — The Animals “I thought happiness was Lubbock Texas in my rearview mirror.” — Mac Davis “Let us press…
Discipleship
Do You Understand That We Are the Bride?
Discipleship
Holiness = Doing Justice
Discipleship
Calvary Chapel Needs Scholars
Discipleship
How to Diagnose a Cold Heart Toward God
Discipleship
Healing From Burnout
Discipleship
Sin and Sympathy: The Temptation of Jesus and Your Battle with Sin
Christian Living

Amy Carmichael Part 1: Women Worth Knowing

Amy Carmichael (1867-1951): Today we will be talking about a woman who probably needs no introduction! Amy Carmichael was an Irish woman who ministered to…
Christian Living

Four Principles for Christian Unity

Sometimes it seems like Christians have a particular knack for looking down on and judging one another. Often this has to do with differences in…
Christian Living

Gospel-Centered Life

As a Calvary Chapel, our family of churches was at the center of the Jesus Revolution of the late 1960s and 1970s, the last great…
Christian Living
The Purpose of Life in a Secular Age
Christian Living
Stop Quoting Bad Divorce Stats
Christian Living
Returning to Give Thanks: Learning from the Grateful Leper
Christian Living
Understanding the Difference Between Abiding & Abounding
Christian Living
Praise is Easy. Worship is Not: The Magis’ Example of True Worship
Christian Living
The Value of Servant Leadership