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Theology

For the Card-carrying New Calvinist

Recently I came across an episode of the Ask Pastor John podcast series from Desiring God on the topic of New Calvinism. As a fan…
Culture

Does God Punish The World With Pandemics & Natural Disasters? Part 2 Miniseries

When we face some sort of big global crisis, many make statements about how this is certainly proof of God’s wrath and judgment against the…
Gospel

Advent: The Holy Spirit

Part 3 of 3 * This article is adapted from a series of papers written for Western Seminary. To recap the previous articles in this…
Articles
How Strongholds Threaten a Biblical Worldview
Theology
Is Belief in a Literal Resurrection of Christ Really Important
Theology
Worship: More Than A Song
Theology
Who Do You Say I Am?
Theology
Thoughts on the Atoning Sacrifice of Christ
Theology
Theological Continuationist Practical Cessationist
Culture

The Music of Hope and the Gospel

Located in Western Ukraine, the city of Ternopil has been mostly untouched by the Russian invasion. In the midst of the chaos of war, Ternopil…
Culture

To Kill A Mockingbird and the Hope of Racial Reconciliation

There are aspects of teaching literature to high school students that can drive a person absolutely nuts. However, there are also amazing opportunities to weave…
Announcements

Why You Should Watch “Jesus Revolution”

The Jesus Revolution movie premiers today, and you should definitely go see it! On Wednesday, our church rented out our local theater for a private…
Culture
How to Develop a Lifestyle of Thanksgiving That Outlives the Holiday
Culture
Resettling Refugees: A Few Observations and a Few Questions
Culture
Why Wait for Marriage, CA and Covid Restrictions, Mental Health & More
Culture
Why I Wouldn’t Attend A Same-Sex Wedding
Culture
The Early Church: Catering to the Culture?
Culture
Disability, Worth, & The Unborn’s Right To Life
Culture

A Tribute to Billy Graham

When I awoke this morning and made my way downstairs, the first thing Cheryl said to me was that Billy Graham had passed away. I…
Gospel

Preaching the Gospel (to Myself)

Over and over again, I discover how easy it is to say the right things, yet how often I must be reminded to live them.…
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
A Box with a Lid: The Shared Fate of John Chrysostom and the Gospel
Culture
A Conversation on Class, Culture, the Gospel, and Race
Gospel
WIN: Jesus is Victorious
Gospel
Unity Requires Conversation
Discipleship
The Church & Victims of Depression
Gospel
Proclaiming the Gospel According to Charles Spurgeon
Ministry & Leadership

Lies Pastors (And Christians) Believe

Few things are as powerful as a lie. In Lies Pastors Believe: 7 Ways to Elevate Yourself, Subvert the Gospel, and Undermine the Church, Dayton Hartman…
Discipleship

How to Respond to Distraction as a Pastoral Leader

This is a message to pastors and those involved in church leadership, but I believe it is relevant to us all! We experienced a new…
Discipleship

Take Courage: A Meditation on Acts 23:11

Ever finished a project and thought: Is that it? The result just did not compare to the excitement that first inspired action. This is especially…
Ministry & Leadership
What Does Real Servant Leadership Look Like?
Ministry & Leadership
Biblical Femininity: God’s Unique Design for Women
Ministry & Leadership
Your Lifeline in the Midst of the Junk of Life
Announcements
CGN Church Relief Fund Update
Christian Living
Content In Christ Alone – Contentment In The Midst Of Quarantine (Pt 2)
Ministry & Leadership
Are Altar Calls Biblical
Christian Living

How to Be a Good American Christian: 7 Keys for Balancing Patriotism & Faith

1. We Are Dual CitizensGod says that believers in Jesus Christ have citizenship in heaven (Philippians 3:20, Ephesians 2:19) and He told us to be…
Discipleship

The Role of the Gospel in the Believer’s Life

After the sermon, a man came up to let me know he wasn’t happy with what he had heard. He didn’t put it quite that…
Discipleship

The Gospel is a Bridge

On paper I don't have much in common with teenage skater boys. There's the age gap, the coordination gap, the culture gap...the list goes on.…
Discipleship
Are Church Members Scenery, Machinery or PEOPLE?
Christian Living
The Word Made Flesh: How Scripture Anchored My Soul through Stormy Trials
Discipleship
A Whole Person (Psalm 8)
Discipleship
Three Reminders for Those Living a Public Lifestyle
Discipleship
Counterfeit Christianity: Why Real Worship Costs
Discipleship
Good Friday
Christian Living

Contentment In The Midst Of Quarantine – Part 1

How can followers of Jesus practice contentment while living in this discouraging moment of COVID-19? Aaron and Brian discuss the vices of discontentment and comparison…
Bible Study

5 Ways the Holy Spirit Leads Believers in the Book of Acts

One of the great distinctives of Calvary Chapel is our conviction that the Holy Spirit still leads His people. We talk about being “led by…
Announcements

New Podcast from CGN and Jeff Gipe: ISMS That Cause SCHISMS

Are you eager to explore how our faith intersects with the world of ideas and beliefs that shape our lives? Then you won’t want to…
Christian Living
Fanny Crosby
Christian Living
Eight Navigational Truths When We Disagree With Our Government’s Decisions
Bible Study
The Remedy to DIY Faith (Part 3 of 4)
Christian Living
Saul, the Spear, and the Disarmed Rulers: a Literary Motif
Christian Living
Five Suggestions for Effective Daily Devotions
Christian Living
Strength in the Weak Places