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Theology

ECCLESIOLOGY 101: Praying Alone & Praying Together Part 2

In our last installment of Ecclesiology 101, we began to look at how the local church lives and breathes in relationship to prayer. We laid…
History & Holidays

Passover and the Cup of Redemption: A Journey from Slavery to Freedom

Editor’s Note: To hear more from Thomas on this subject, click here for “Messiah in the Passover,” from his Theology and Apologetics Podcast. https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/theology-and-apologetics-podcast/id1275721027?i=1000557698279 חג…
Theology

Unicorns, Lucky Charms & False Prophecy

A few years ago, I had an opportunity to counsel a friend who had received an alleged prophetic word. The prophecy was comically out of…
Podcasts
What does the future hold for CGN?
Theology
Take a Hike – Journeying Through the Songs of Ascents
Podcasts
How can the Bible and Jesus both be the “Word of God?”
Discipleship
Augustine & Disordered Loves
Theology
An Excerpt from “Images & Idols: Creativity for the Christian Life”
Theology
The Problem with a “Theology of Glory”
Culture

I Am an Immigrant

I realized this week a startling fact: I am an immigrant. (Technically, still in progress, with a long road ahead unless I can convince a…
Culture

The Link: Ahmaud Arbery Killing, COVID-19 Relief Fund, Essential Services & More

"Racial Blind Spots, the Church, and the Killing of Ahmaud Arbery"– CalvaryChapel.com"The Church was pivotal in the creation of many systems that form the backbone…
Culture

Christianity & Culture Series: Science and Christianity

“Science without religion is lame, religion without science is blind.” - Albert Einstein The Warfare Scenario The world today seems to operate under the presumption…
Culture
The Link: Anger at Archbishop Glenn, Missions 2020, The Most Important Pursuit of Young People & More!
Culture
The Link: Walking through Doubt, An Unexpected Mission Field, Leading an Interactive Bible Study & More
Culture
Christianity & Culture Series: Classical Music and Christianity
Culture
The Link: Aaron Campbell Conversation, Preach in Biblical Fullness, God’s Plan for the Ages & More
Culture
A Response To Jordan Peterson from a Protestant Christian Pastor
Culture
Tribute to J.I. Packer
Gospel

The Throne Room of God – Comfort for a Troubled World

A Grand Vision There are only a few places in the Bible that present us with a vision of the throne room of God. These…
Culture

Rural America Matters Too

Rural America Matters Too I'll never forget what was said that evening; irritating experiences are funny like that. I was co-pastoring a small church plant…
Gospel

Knowing God

Originally published on Feb 17, 2014   "What were we made for? What aim should we set ourselves in life? What is the best thing…
Culture
A Conversation on Class, Culture, the Gospel, and Race
Announcements
Introducing The Cultivate Church Planting Podcast!
Gospel
Reframing the Gospel for the Nations in Our Neighborhoods
Gospel
Three Thoughts on Effective Short Term Missions
Gospel
What is CGN Doing to Help Churches in Practical Ways?
Gospel
Women Called by God: Helen Roseveare
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…
Ministry & Leadership

Fifteen Steps for Expositional Sermon Preparation

While there are many preachers more exciting to listen to than myself, students at Calvary Chapel Bible College often ask me how I do sermon…
Ministry & Leadership

Where He Leads, He Guides: An Unending Story

Two and a half years ago, I was sitting in a church service at Calvary Chapel Costa Mesa. It was an ordinary Wednesday night, and…
Ministry & Leadership
Ukraine Relief Workers Conference
Ministry & Leadership
The Dangers of Consumer-driven Ministry
Culture
Why Jordan Peterson Matters
Ministry & Leadership
Reframing the Gospel for the Nations That are Now in Our Neighborhoods Part 2
Ministry & Leadership
Stop! Drop! And Listen!: Practical Tools for Effective Communication
Ministry & Leadership
Missionaries and the Wise Men from the East: Similarities That Can Bring Encouragement
Discipleship

The Cure to Stop Feeling Guilty

“You Lord are good, and ready to forgive” (Psalm 86:5). “Neither do I condemn you. Go and sin no more”(John 8:11).The Bible has one dominant…
Discipleship

Mary Magdelene’s Perspective on Christ’s Resurrection

A historical fiction: The agony of the moment was of the severest variety. I was in such torment. I'd been tormented by demons before, but…
Discipleship

C.H. Spurgeon’s Seven Tips for Reading the Bible

Most believers understand reading the Bible each day would be a great benefit to their walk with the Lord, and yet only a small portion…
Discipleship
Vocation and Calling According to the Reformers
Discipleship
Why Does God Make Us Wait?
Christian Living
Ten Helpful Tips for Fruitful Daily Worship
Christian Living
Real Hope for the Depressed Soul – Part 3
Discipleship
Three Reasons Not to Fear
Discipleship
Does Love-Fueled Ministry Exist?
Christian Living

Lament: The Language of the Church

One of the unique and fascinating aspects of Jewish hymnody recorded for us in the Psalms of lament are the communal laments. Most of the…
Christian Living

Fine Tuning for the New Year

Having been born on December 31st has always made New Years doubly significant. It is very personally the start of a new year for me.…
Christian Living

Blessing & Humility from Psalm 1

We have looked at what it means to be blessed, and how much better that is than being happy. We want to connect with blessing.…
Christian Living
A Dangerous Liturgy: How Pornography Deforms Us
Christian Living
Why We Need to Understand the Hebrew Roots of the Christian Faith
Christian Living
The Surprising Wonders of God our Good Father
Christian Living
In the Secret Place with Christ: Going Back to Our Gospel Roots
Christian Living
Bench the Hype — Part 2
Christian Living
Five People You Are Destined to Love