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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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An Ordinary Wedding (John 2:1-11)

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The Hope of Israel

To all whose world was turned upside down October 7, 2023, there is Hope. Who Is the Messiah? While traveling in Israel awhile back, I…
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How is CGN Cultivating Church Planting?

Calvary Chapel has been recognized as one of the greatest church planting movements of recent times. What are we at CGN doing to make sure…
Theology

Thoughts on the Atoning Sacrifice of Christ

As we come to Good Friday, I thought it might be good to refresh our minds on what happened on the cross of Calvary 2,000…
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The Dangers of Postmodernism
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Culture

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You Hear Their Cries: Reflections on September 11

I will never forget September 11, 2001. We were living and serving at the castle in Austria. We were busy with a new semester of…
Culture

May the Fourth Be With You

“The eyes of the Lord are in every place, keeping watch on the evil and the good” (Proverbs 15:3). “Never tell me the odds,” uttered…
Culture

Violence and Peace: A Biblical Perspective on Civil Demonstrations

We live in America, in a land where our rights are cherished and valued beyond anything else. They are embedded in our DNA as free…
Culture
The Link: C.S. Lewis Understood 2020 Better than Us, The Promise of Peace Advent, Elliot Page & More
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Living In The Negative World
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When Stars Fade: Kobe Bryant and the Gospel
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A Rush of Hope: A Cinematic Crusade
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Resettling Refugees: A Few Observations and a Few Questions
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The Chosen vs. the Bible: A Closer Look at the Women with Jesus—What Were They Really Doing?

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Gospel

How the Gospel Heals Shame

Shame is an experience common to every person on the planet. Charles Darwin, in classic materialist fashion, defined shame primarily in terms of its physical…
Gospel

The Real Meaning of Palm Sunday

This article originally appeared on calvarychapel.flywheelsites.com on April 13, 2014. When Jesus came into Jerusalem on what we call Palm Sunday, you could say that…
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Three Reflections on the Power, Hope, and Triumph of Easter

As the joyful spirit of Easter envelops our hearts and minds, we’re thrilled to present an article that embodies the essence of this sacred holiday.…
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What Jesus Taught on the Way to Gethsemane
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Three Thoughts on Effective Short Term Missions
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Injustice, Deconstruction, & El Roi
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Unity Requires Conversation
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Don’t Underestimate the Power of the Gospel
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Seeing, Hearing, Caring: Finding Jesus Standing With The Hurting

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The Power of Preaching Mentorships

John Hwang uses three words that describe Mentorship: TRAINING, MODELING, and COMMISSIONING. He recounts the positive impact of his mentor, Richard Cimino, and encourages us…
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Who am I? Human Identity & the Gospel in a Confusing World

“I have read many books by many good authors on subjects similar to those in Tommy Fretwell’s book Who Am I? and I believe that…
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Sermon-Based Small Groups: Making Disciples in Small Groups with Expository Preaching

What is my story with sermon-based small groups? On July 27, 2017, our world lost a legend. It was on that day Haddon Robinson stepped…
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Similarities Between Esther and Local Churches

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Ten Helpful Tips for Fruitful Daily Worship

Do you struggle with finding time to spend in God’s presence on a regular basis? If so, you are not alone. Many Christians do not…
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Embracing Obscurity

Can you name the twelve Apostles? Go ahead, give it a try! No, Mark and Luke don’t count. Certainly, you named Peter, James and John,…
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4 Keys to Triumph in Trials

Anyone who seeks to represent and serve Christ in the midst of a fallen world shall discover that it’s difficult, to say the least. There…
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How to Respond when You become a Public Piñata
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Wake Up To The Story – Resisting Apathy pt.1
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Our Father Knows What We Need
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Why We Need to Leave a Lasting Legacy for the Next Generation
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Why Does God Make Us Wait?
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The Gospel is a Bridge

Christian Living

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Engaging Opposition: Expressing Love Through Conversation

The philosopher Immanuel Kant once said, “All persons are owed respect just because they are persons.” There was a time when philosophy could be engaged…
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Three Hindrances That Need to Be Stripped From My Life

A few years back I had this great idea of restoring a 1972 Chevy Blazer 4X4. I loved that specific year, great body lines, removable…
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CGN Shelter In Place Resource List

While many are under "shelter in place," lock-down, quarantine or self-isolation orders from their local governments, the team at CGN wanted to provide a list…
Christian Living
What is Prayer?
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Why Christians Should be Related to the World
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Comforting Words to Share
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Discovering Contentment + Comfort
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8 Principles For Reading The Bible Well (Proverbs 2)
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