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Theology

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

“Speaking in tongues is demonic.” “Speaking in tongues is the evidence of Spirit baptism.” “The gift of prophecy ceased in the life of the church…
Theology

ECCLESIOLOGY 101: How the Local Church Lives and Breathes–Praying Alone & Praying Together

In this installment of Ecclesiology 101, we’re going to look at how the local church lives and breathes in relationship to prayer.* Let’s start with…
Christian Living

Christmas: The Great Rescue Mission

For much of the culture at large, the true meaning of Christmas is almost totally lost. Most people think of Christmas sentimentally. A recent survey…
Theology
Assessing Strange Fire
Culture
God’s Goodness in the Midst of COVID
Theology
Eschatology of Hope: Time for a New Perspective?
Theology
The Hope of Israel
Gospel
6 Reasons Why I Believe Jesus is God
Podcasts
What Does CGN Believe about Charismatic Gifts and Their Use in the Church Today?
Announcements

New Podcast from CGN and Jeff Gipe: ISMS That Cause SCHISMS

Are you eager to explore how our faith intersects with the world of ideas and beliefs that shape our lives? Then you won’t want to…
Culture

The Link: Contextualizing the Gospel, Real World Questions, When to Stop Studying & More

"PART 2: Worship Leadership, Philosophy and Theology with Scott Cunningham"– CalvaryChapel.com"As we conclude part two of Worship Leadership, Philosophy and Theology, Scott Cunningham, of School…
Culture

An Act of Giving One’s Life: Honoring Lieutenant Colonel Arnaud Beltrame

It's not often that we hear stories of heroism on the evening news. More often we have to wait until after the program and turn…
Christian Living
Vincent under the Starry Night of His Calling
Culture
The Early Church: Catering to the Culture?
Culture
The Link: Lecrae, History of Evangelicalism, Bryan Stevenson & More
Culture
How Should We Respond To The Roe Decision?
Culture
Christianity & Culture Series: Science and Christianity
Culture
The Link: Billy Graham Statue in U.S. Capitol, CGN International Conference, Biblical Critique of Secular Justice & More
Gospel

What is CGN Doing to Help Churches in Practical Ways?

What is CGN doing to help churches in practical ways, including finances, pastoral coaching, and other resources? In this episode, I speak with Kellen Criswell…
Gospel

Despising the Shame

This article originally appeared on calvarychapel.flywheelsites.com on April 14, 2017. “He made Him who knew no sin to be sin for us that we might…
Gospel

From Waiting to Witnessing

In 1992, I sat in a classroom at the School of Ministry at Calvary Chapel Costa Mesa. Every Friday morning, Pastor Chuck Smith would walk…
Gospel
Advent: The Son
Gospel
The Essentials of Gospel Proclamation
Culture
A Response To Jordan Peterson from a Protestant Christian Pastor
Culture
Injustice, Deconstruction, & El Roi
Gospel
Unity Requires Conversation
Culture
Seeing, Hearing, Caring: Finding Jesus Standing With The Hurting
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…
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…
Gospel

Women Called by God: Helen Roseveare

Missionaries are sometimes called a rare breed. They leave home, integrate into a foreign culture and bring a foreign concept (the Gospel) to people who…
Ministry & Leadership
Brian Brodersen on the Moses Model & Church Government
Ministry & Leadership
What Can I Do with a Degree in Biblical Studies?
Discipleship
Are You a Missionary?
Discipleship
Are Church Members Scenery, Machinery or PEOPLE?
Ministry & Leadership
What Does Real Servant Leadership Look Like?
Christian Living
How to Absorb That Blow of Criticism
Discipleship

Training a Church to Love the Depressed – Part 2

This is Part 2 of a 3 part series. You can find Part 1 here: The Church & Victims Of Depression Providing Training In our…
Discipleship

Unity, Love, and Social Action

I believe that apologetics is more than a defense. It’s the presentation of an alternative to, or correction for, a non-biblical worldview. This includes friendship…
Discipleship

Keep It Simple, Saint!

I was recently blessed to be part of a pertinent discussion with a group of loving, caring, well-educated young pastors. We talked about some of…
Christian Living
The Power and Role of Just One Color—Part 3
Discipleship
Three Reminders for Those Living a Public Lifestyle
Discipleship
How to Overcome Fiery Words of Anger
Discipleship
How William Carey Expected Great Things From God
Discipleship
The What and Why of Discipleship
Christian Living
Real Hope for the Depressed Soul – Part 3
Christian Living

Jesus Offers A Greater Rest

I came to faith at the College and Career study at Calvary Chapel of Costa Mesa. The pastor was sharing an overview of the Book…
Christian Living

God’s Will: Hitting the Bulls-eye

J. Robert Ashcroft, former president of Evangel College and father of U.S. Senator John Ashcroft wrote, “All heaven is waiting to help those who will…
Christian Living

Priscilla Studd: Women Worth Knowing

Priscilla Studd (1864-1929): What is it like to be married to a radical pioneer missionary? And what do you do when that calling creates conflict?…
Christian Living
Discouragement and Bieber
Christian Living
There’s No Place Like a Godly Home
Christian Living
Is God Listening?
Christian Living
5 Practical Ways to Battle Sin
Christian Living
Overcoming Obstacles to Having Daily Devotions
Christian Living
Understanding the Difference Between Abiding & Abounding