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Christian Living

He Became Poor For Us (2 Corinthians 8:9)

For you know the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, that though he was rich, yet for your sake he became poor, so that you…
Discipleship

Calvary Chapel Needs Scholars

Chuck Smith famously proclaimed that God does not call the trained; he trains the called. Like many Calvary Pastors, I owe much of my ministry…
Culture

Relating the Gospel to Social Justice

At the center of the book of Micah, there’s a promise of a baby who would one day be king. But you, Bethlehem Ephrathah, though…
Theology
ECCLESIOLOGY 101: Respecting Leaders and Relating to Others
Theology
Comedic Reversal in Paul’s Conversion
Christian Living
5 Reasons We Need the Old Testament
Theology
Take a Hike – Journeying Through the Songs of Ascents
Theology
Why I Believe in the Rapture of the Church
Theology
7 Reasons Jesus had to Die
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…
Culture

I Thank God for Tim Keller

On Thursday, May 18th, I, along with many others, read the sad news that Tim Keller was being sent home from the hospital and put…
Culture

The Link: Where is God in a Coronavirus World, Spirit-led Teaching Webinar, Women You Worth Knowing Podcast & More

"The Christian Response to the Coronavirus: Stay Home"– The New York Times"This does not seem like the stuff of legend. What did the church do…
Culture
N.T. Wright on Crucifixion, “Eyes That Seen Plenty,” Is God Allowing Suffering & More
Culture
The Link: Only One Hope for Racial Injustice, Tony Evans Testimony, Conversation on Race & More
Culture
The Link: 09.03.2019
Culture
Bullied by Tolerance – When Every Truth but Yours is Allowed
Culture
The Link: Cultural Engagement, Creation Fest UK Update, Conspiracy Theories & More!
Culture
Pray for Florida
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…
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

A Box with a Lid: The Shared Fate of John Chrysostom and the Gospel

This article was supposed to be about John Chrysostom and the historical roots of expositional preaching. It is not. It did not take me long…
Announcements
Introducing The Cultivate Church Planting Podcast!
Gospel
The Gospel – How You Say it, Matters
Gospel
Reframing the Gospel for the Nations That Are Now in Our Neighborhoods Part 1
Gospel
Seven Moments That Demonstrate Global Missions Matter
Christian Living
Weapons of this Warfare: Facing the Strongholds of Social Media
Gospel
Despising the Shame
Ministry & Leadership

Is Women’s Ministry Necessary?

There is a growing controversy today with churches assessing whether or not to have a women's ministry. Is it mandated in scripture, always beneficial, or…
Announcements

URGENT: Calvary Chapel missionaries need help after missile strikes knock out power in Ukraine!

Hello Church friends and family. I am writing on behalf of the CGN Ukraine team, letting you know of some very urgent needs! I have…
Discipleship

Are We Doing What God is Calling Us to Do?

Life moves very quickly, and it is easy to feel like we cannot keep up at times…especially when the New York pace dictates your part…
Christian Living
The Ultimate Missionary Care Package (Part 1 of a Series)
Discipleship
Sermon-Based Small Groups: Making Disciples in Small Groups with Expository Preaching
Ministry & Leadership
10-Minute Seminary: Phil Metzger on Church Planting
Ministry & Leadership
Calvary Chapel/ CGN International Conference ONLINE!
Ministry & Leadership
Critical Elements of Biblical Preaching Part 3
Ministry & Leadership
The Unique Command of the Great Commission: His Glory Among the Nations Part 2
Discipleship

The Wiles of the Devil: Fear

Another of the devil’s wiles is the use of fear tactics. He threatens evil consequences upon those who would trust and obey the Lord. When…
Discipleship

Nothing is Ever Done in Secret

It is of utmost importance that men and women of the church, today more than ever in history, would live to please God, work to…
Discipleship

Finding Strength in the Benevolent Gaze of God

Last November, I wrote an article about knowing God as a conventional relationship. I developed an idea from John Frame that describes how profound our…
Christian Living
How to Be a Good American Christian: 7 Keys for Balancing Patriotism & Faith
Discipleship
Four Protections Against Temptation
Discipleship
Why Does God Make Us Wait?
Discipleship
The Making of a Miracle & the Myth of Super-Saints
Discipleship
The Early Church: How Christianity Revolutionized Work Ethic
Discipleship
Good Fear / Bad Fear — Understanding the Difference
Christian Living

Where Are You Placing Your Identity?

We all had a starting point in life. I was born into a Christian home with a pastor for a father. My parents have been…
Christian Living

Growth is Always Happening

We discovered a tiny little lemon tree when we first moved into our Huntington Beach, California home. It produced lemons year-round regardless of how I…
Christian Living

Travel: Good for the Soul?

Originally published in James Travis’ blog on July 29, 2023.   Living in Bahrain means that travel is an accepted part of life. We travel…
Christian Living
In Returning and Rest
Christian Living
5 Essentials for Effective Christian Parenting
Christian Living
The Surprising Wonders of God our Good Father
Christian Living
The Key to Endure Through Pain
Christian Living
Vision > Sight: Vision is Greater than Sight
Christian Living
Corrie ten Boom Part 2: Women Worth Knowing