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Theology

The Best Verse About Jesus from Each Old Testament Book

The previous two posts in this series covered the benefits and methods of seeing Christ in the Old Testament. To put the ideas discussed into…
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

Four Messy Essential Realities About Grace and Truth

I’ve been a Calvary Chapel pastor for over a quarter century. In the last 25 plus years, I’ve personally observed Pastor Chuck embrace the desire…
Podcasts
Does God Cause Evil and Suffering? – ft Gerry Breshears and John Piper
Theology
Complicit Spiritual Warfare: An Observation from Job
Theology
We will Not Die Before Our Time
Theology
Thoughts on the Atoning Sacrifice of Christ
Theology
The Problem with a “Theology of Glory”
Theology
Is Romance Important to God?
Culture

Religious Freedom, The Wounds of a Friend, Dr. Lu Wing on Vaccines & More

"The Equality Act, People of Faith, and Religious Freedom"– Christianity Today"I’ve written before on the Equality Act. As one who believes that all people are…
Culture

Warnings About Progressive Christianity (Repost from Can I Say That?)

Aaron gets invited to come onto Brenna Blain's podcast "Can I Say That?", a podcast that tackles tough topics around Christianity and faith. In the…
Culture

Bomb Shelter Ministry in My Ukrainian Town

Thanks to air raid sirens, neighbors and refugees are hearing more about the gospel than ever. We are now a full week into open war…
Christian Living
How to Be a Good American Christian: 7 Keys for Balancing Patriotism & Faith
Culture
Eight Things I Would Say to Kanye If I Could
Culture
Is the Church a Victim of Success, Deconstruction Stories, the Gospel in All Scripture & More
Culture
The Link: Marijuana, 1,000+ Committed to Christ, Religious Liberty & More
Culture
Christians Mohammed and Muslims
Culture
Nick Foles’ Example of Understanding Our Deepest Purpose Part 2
Gospel

What is Gospel Centered Preaching Part 1

“Gospel-centered” seems to be a catchphrase these days. Some may say it without really knowing what the term represents. Being gospel-centered is important to our…
Discipleship

The Church & Victims of Depression

The phone rang at 2am again. I knew who it was before answering. In recent weeks, Anita (not her real name) often called in the…
Gospel

How is CGN Fostering Missional Life and Ministry?

What is the role of mission and outreach in the life of a church, or in the life of a disciple of Jesus? Is engagement…
Gospel
Despising the Shame
Gospel
Easter: Further Meditations for This Weekend
Culture
Finding Community and Hope: The Spiritual Needs of Ukrainian Refugees
Announcements
Introducing The Cultivate Church Planting Podcast!
Gospel
Knowing God
Gospel
How To Wreck a Sermon: 5 Simple Steps
Ministry & Leadership

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…
Ministry & Leadership

Three Benefits of Seeing Christ in the Old Testament

“The Old Testament follows God’s one great plan for human history and redemption, and the plan is not only from him, but centers on him:…
Ministry & Leadership

6 Lessons I’ve Learned About Small Group Ministry

Having pastored a church without small groups, and now having pastored a church where always at least half of the congregation is in a small…
Ministry & Leadership
The Pastors School
Ministry & Leadership
Do You Understand that You are a Servant?
Discipleship
Does Love-Fueled Ministry Exist?
Ministry & Leadership
How to Discover God’s Will in Every Situation
Ministry & Leadership
Seven Ways Modern Church Leadership Can Walk by Faith
Discipleship
5 Preaching Tips from the Apostle Paul
Discipleship

The Tenacity of Amy Carmichael

"But as it is, they desire a better country, that is, a heavenly one. Therefore God is not ashamed to be called their God; for…
Discipleship

How to Win in Spiritual Warfare

The TrialsWhen we think of spiritual warfare, we think of trials. But getting rid of trials is not the victory. The true victory consists of…
Discipleship

How to See God’s Future for Your Life

What does the gospel look like in our own lives? What happens when we embrace the truth of God’s salvation for us personally? In Paul’s…
Discipleship
Worship Leader Q/A: What Does Worship Ministry Look Like Today in the Church?
Discipleship
A Calvary Chapel Perspective on Preaching
Discipleship
The Wiles of the Devil: Fear
Discipleship
Why We Dream Big
Discipleship
Calvary Chapel Needs Scholars
Discipleship
Soteriology in the Middle Part 1
Christian Living

Good News for Zechariah and for Us

“And Zechariah said to the angel, 'How shall I know this? For I am an old man, and my wife is advanced in years.' And…
Christian Living

Three Easy Ways to Make People into Projects—Part 2

This article is part two of a series of three, so if you missed the first part or would like to refresh your memory, click…
Christian Living

Does Education Make You Less Dependent on the Holy Spirit?

Editor’s Note: This article was originally published on June 1, 2022. Seminary is Not for Everyone I have known many good pastors who did not…
Christian Living
Preaching for a Price: The High Cost of Tainted Motives
Christian Living
The Inevitability of Suffering
Christian Living
What Worship Can Accomplish
Christian Living
Do You Carry Burdens Like Cats Wear Clothes?
Christian Living
How Does a Believer Follow Jesus?
Christian Living
Keeping the Main thing the Main Thing