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Theology

ECCLESIOLOGY 101: How the Local Church Lives and Breathes Led by the Spirit Part 2

On this side of heaven, it’s not a matter of if we are going to fail in hearing the Holy Spirit or being led by…
Culture

What is Postmodernism, and Why Should we care?

In this episode, Brian & Aaron begin to scratch the surface of a notoriously hard to define topic: postmodernism, specifically postmodern philosophy. While western culture…
Theology

Critiquing Cessationism: The Gifts of the Spirit & the Church Today

In my last post in this series, I tried to offer a valid explanation of cessationism along with the primary points commonly held in support…
Podcasts
Can Wrath Be Redemptive? | Tough Questions For The Current Crisis Miniseries P3
Theology
Personal Eschatology: What Happens When I Die?
Ministry & Leadership
Exposing Truth: Engaging a New Generation with the Need for Expository Teaching
Theology
Complicit Spiritual Warfare: An Observation from Job
Culture
Asbury – A Helpful Perspective From Gavin Ortlund
Theology
Whose Spin on Christianity is Better?
Culture

The Link: C.S. Lewis’ Last Written Word, Darwin Apostasy, Pro Skater Story & More

"C. S. Lewis’ Last Written Word: We Have No Right to Happiness"– The Gospel Coalition"The last written work that C. S. Lewis delivered before his…
Culture

A Rush of Hope: A Cinematic Crusade

This weekend, September 4-7, we will be partnering with Harvest Christian Fellowship as they premiere a Cinematic Crusade this weekend titled a "Rush of Hope."…
Culture

Kia Kaha Christchurch!!! – A Reflection

O Lord, God,Of all people Listen to us, Cherish us May good flourish, May your blessings flow Defend Aotearoa Kia Kaha Christchurch!!! A phrase that…
Culture
Florida School Shooting: From the Eyes of an Affected Teenager
Culture
N.T. Wright on Crucifixion, “Eyes That Seen Plenty,” Is God Allowing Suffering & More
Culture
New Series – “Church Van” – With Hosts Riley Taylor & Jared Brian, Featuring Pastor Brian Brodersen
Culture
The Link: Renewal for Tired Pastors, Longing for Justice, Character Formation & More
Culture
The Aftermath of Terrorism in Paris: God’s Hope & Your Help
Culture
Johnny Cash: Redemption of an American Icon
Gospel

What Exactly is Spiritual Thriving?

Everyone is focused on improving themselves during the COVID-19 crisis, but how does that work spiritually? Most people think of adding a lot of spiritual…
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

Advent: The Father

Part 1 of 3 * This article is adapted from a series of papers written for Western Seminary. The celebration of Advent centers around the…
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
Announcements
Announcing The Cultivate Church Planter’s Program
Gospel
Thoughts on The Power of the Gospel
Gospel
Unity Requires Conversation
Announcements
Introducing The Cultivate Church Planting Podcast!
Ministry & Leadership

Are Elder Boards Biblical? – A Historical/Scriptural Perspective

When looking for a New Testament model for church leadership in the early church, we find a plurality of elders. Nowhere in the New Testament…
Ministry & Leadership

The Pastors School

CGN operates many Specialized Ministry Training Institutions around the world, which provide leadership development in specific fields of Christian ministry. One of those is the…
Ministry & Leadership

Church Van E03-Brian Brodersen Part 3

Enjoy part three of this three-part interview on Church Van with Pastor Brian Brodersen of Calvary Chapel Costa Mesa. Hosts Riley Taylor and Jarryd Bryant…
Ministry & Leadership
The Power of Preaching Mentorships
Ministry & Leadership
Why Pastors Should Partner with Churches Outside Their Movement
Articles
Things That Matter: The Pastor as an Evangelist
Gospel
Reframing the Gospel for the Nations in Our Neighborhoods
Announcements
Introducing: The Leadership Lessons Podcast
Ministry & Leadership
Fifteen Steps for Expositional Sermon Preparation
Discipleship

God Renews His People with the Word (Nehemiah 8)

So Ezra the priest brought the Law before the assembly, both men and women and all who could understand what they heard, on the first…
Discipleship

Our Father Knows What We Need

“Therefore I say to you, do not worry about your life, what you will eat or what you will drink; nor about your body, what…
Discipleship

Wake Up To The Story – Resisting Apathy pt.1

Part one of a new series by GoodLion Ministries called "Resisting Apathy". Aaron and Brian speak into the problem of apathy in the Christian life,…
Discipleship
5 Preaching Tips from the Apostle Paul
Discipleship
The Way We Repent
Discipleship
How Firm a Foundation: The Life of Adoniram Judson
Discipleship
The Wiles of the Devil: Fear
Christian Living
The Word Made Flesh: How Scripture Anchored My Soul through Stormy Trials
Discipleship
How to Diagnose a Cold Heart Toward God
Christian Living

A Reminder of Grace on a Sunny Day

This summer, I was blessed to attend the Refresh Europe Conference. Over the years, it’s changed, with more time given to friendships and teaching aimed…
Christian Living

Preaching for a Price: The High Cost of Tainted Motives

My first job was at Calvary Chapel Costa Mesa. I filed invoices, filled paper in copy machines, and learned the ins and outs of data…
Christian Living

Hannah More Part 1

Hannah More (1745-1833): Hannah More was so remarkable that she should be more well-known than she actually is...which is why we are taking two podcast…
Christian Living
Fight the Lies of Fear with the Truth of God
Christian Living
How to Absorb That Blow of Criticism
Christian Living
Don’t Fear Loneliness
Christian Living
Four Thoughts on How Our Spiritual Life and Family Life Must Intersect
Christian Living
The Inevitability of Suffering
Christian Living
Ida Scudder Part 1