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Theology

The Rescue of Restriction

Then, when desire has conceived, it gives birth to sin; and sin, when it is full-grown, brings forth death. (James 1:15) Sin is the most…
Culture

Marriage by Design: Understanding the Bible’s Perspective on Homosexuality

Issues related to homosexuality have become primary in the conversation and witness of the Christian church. Countless books, debates, and even denominational factions have sprung…
Theology

Complicit Spiritual Warfare: An Observation from Job

The power of the spoken word can have effects that outlast physical experiences. A few words of encouragement can help us overcome horrendous trials. But…
Theology
What I Learned from Darrell Bock about Progressive Dispensationalism
Theology
ECCLESIOLOGY 101: The Necessity of the Holy Spirit and the Importance of Prophecy
Theology
Evidence for the Resurrection: Was it Real?
Culture
The Chosen vs. the Bible: A Closer Look at the Women with Jesus—What Were They Really Doing?
Theology
The “Good People” Myth
Christian Living
Surrendering the Adrenaline: A Peace Offering
Culture

Post-Pandemic Vision

Rob Salvato and Ted Leavenworth are joined by Miles DeBenedictus (Cross Connection Church) to discuss how current societal trends and economic forecasts help form our…
Culture

CA Wildfire Report: Please Pray

We are praying for those affected by the CA wildfires: "CA Wildfires Map"– LA Times "The most recent fire is the Bitter fire, which started…
Articles

How Strongholds Threaten a Biblical Worldview

I have often written about the need for a genuinely biblical framework for all of life.1 The challenge, of course, is with that word genuinely.…
Culture
Working Through The Issues: More Thoughts On Attending an LGBT Friend’s Wedding
Culture
Challenges with Medical Marijuana: Treatment of Pain or Excuse for Pleasure?
Culture
The Link: The Bible Project, Brexit, Reality of Heaven & More
Culture
Five Ways to Protest Like a Christian
Culture
A Thousand Year Tug of War: The Marriage of Church and State
Christian Living
Vincent under the Starry Night of His Calling
Gospel

How To Wreck a Sermon: 5 Simple Steps

This is Part Two in a series on "Gospel Centered Preaching". If you missed Part One click here. There are many preaching approaches common in…
Culture

A Response To Jordan Peterson from a Protestant Christian Pastor

Editor's note: this article was written by Pastor Miles DeBenedictus as a response to a recent speech recorded by psychologist, professor, and public figure Jordan…
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…
Gospel
Thoughts on The Power of the Gospel
Gospel
This is the Way: The Mandalorian and Ancient Creedal Christianity
Gospel
Don’t Underestimate the Power of the Gospel
Gospel
What Exactly is Spiritual Thriving?
Christian Living
Weapons of this Warfare: Facing the Strongholds of Social Media
Gospel
Why The Gospel Is Central
Ministry & Leadership

Ukraine Relief Workers Conference

One of the things CGN exists to do, is to provide care and coaching for those in ministry leadership. How do we help people to…
Ministry & Leadership

Are Altar Calls Biblical

There are some - perhaps many - in the Christian world today who do not think the practice of the altar call is either biblical…
Ministry & Leadership

Essential Lessons for the Church Planter’s Wife

Pete and I have been a part of many church plants over the years. We have known many ups and downs in the process. We…
Ministry & Leadership
Best Of Series: Matt Redman on the “Heart of Worship”
Announcements
URGENT: Calvary Chapel missionaries need help after missile strikes knock out power in Ukraine!
Ministry & Leadership
Eight Reasons Why Believers Have Daily Devotions
Ministry & Leadership
Church Planting and the Health of Calvary Chapel
Ministry & Leadership
4 Words that Will Transform Your Church
Ministry & Leadership
Missions Conference 2020: The Church That God Plants
Discipleship

Five Points on Our Need for Community

It is an interesting time that we live in. People are more connected than they have ever been yet more isolated than ever as well.…
Christian Living

Should a Pastor Ever Say No When You Ask for Help?

Ask yourself this question, do the words I use matter? The answer should be a resounding, “Yes!” rhetoric is the art of discourse; an art…
Discipleship

Make a Move: Discovering the Better Life God has for You

“We gotta get outta this place” — The Animals “I thought happiness was Lubbock Texas in my rearview mirror.” — Mac Davis “Let us press…
Discipleship
Bridging the Generational Gap in Our Churches
Discipleship
Nothing is Ever Done in Secret
Discipleship
Jesus Ministers to Us in Grace and Truth, Even When We Fail
Discipleship
The Power of Humility
Bible Study
Paul AND Timothy — Philippians 1:1
Discipleship
Reflecting Grace and Truth
Christian Living

How To Read The Bible

Do you have difficulty reading the Bible? Do you often struggle about where to start when you do read the Bible? In this episode, Nate…
Christian Living

Joanne Shetler: Women Worth Knowing

Joanne Shetler (1936-Present): Join us today as we explore the incredible ministry of Wycliffe Bible translator Joanne Shetler, who witnessed a powerful work of God’s…
Christian Living

I Don’t Need You

It was time to make lunch, and a happy two-year-old stood on the stool beside me at the kitchen counter, gibbering away. “What’s this?” he…
Christian Living
Good News for Zechariah and for Us
Christian Living
Gospel-Centered Life
Christian Living
The Uninvited Guest (Part 2 of a Series)
Christian Living
The Real Saint Nick
Christian Living
Stop Quoting Bad Divorce Stats
Christian Living
Be Anxious for Nothing