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Theology

ECCLESIOLOGY 101: Praying Alone & Praying Together Part 2

In our last installment of Ecclesiology 101, we began to look at how the local church lives and breathes in relationship to prayer. We laid…
Theology

For the Card-carrying New Calvinist

Recently I came across an episode of the Ask Pastor John podcast series from Desiring God on the topic of New Calvinism. As a fan…
Theology

7 Reasons Jesus had to Die

We believe there is a plan and a destiny for every life, but that was true of Jesus in a way unlike anyone else. As…
Theology
Sola Scriptura: Biblical Authority And The People Of God
Theology
ECCLESIOLOGY 101: How the Local Church Lives and Breathes–Praying Alone & Praying Together
Theology
The Post-Apostolic Myth
Christian Living
Christmas: The Great Rescue Mission
Discipleship
What Is Hatred For?
Theology
The Balance Between the Spiritual & Physical World
Culture

A Word for Christians in a Politically Divided Culture

The COVID-19 crisis has been a major disruption worldwide, affecting the lives of nearly every person on the planet. Movement has been restricted; jobs have…
Culture

The Link: Michael Behe on COVID-19, CGN – Leading During Covid-19, Help During the Exodus to Online & More

"Michael Behe on COVID-19, Chloroquine, Malaria and the Edge of Evolution"– Discovery Institute"On this episode of ID the Future, biochemist Michael Behe and host Andrew…
Culture

Why I Am a Single-Issue Voter

By way of introduction, let me say some may find what follows offensive. What I have penned here isn’t meant to be provocative for its…
Culture
The Link: How Do We Work Toward Racial Equality, Race, Gospel, Justice & More
Culture
Privilege, Oppression, Intersectionality and the Church, Cancel Culture, Elisabeth Elliot and More
Culture
Working Through The Issues: More Thoughts On Attending an LGBT Friend’s Wedding
Culture
Injustice, Deconstruction, & El Roi
Culture
The Link: Marty Sampson, Alice Cooper Interview, The Gospel & Cultural Engagement, and more!
Culture
The Link: 9/11, Justice Without Christ, How to Rejoice in Ministry & More
Gospel

Thoughts on The Power of the Gospel

2018 CGN Pastors & Leaders Conference Archives Though I’ve been a Calvary Chapel pastor for nearly five years, this year will be my first time…
Gospel

Practice Resurrection

Today (this weekend), people worldwide are remembering and celebrating the greatest event in human history- the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead! All human…
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…
Culture
Injustice, Deconstruction, & El Roi
Gospel
A Secured Tomb Couldn’t Stop the Resurrected Christ
Gospel
Three Signs of “Drive-By” Evangelism
Gospel
Advent: The Father
Gospel
Facing Challenges in Evangelism & Discipleship in the 21st Century
Gospel
Church Planting Like Skateboarding
Ministry & Leadership

Life & Leadership Lessons with Nate Holdridge

Nate Holdridge is one of our main session speakers at the Calvary Chapel Senior Pastors Conference. Years born again: Since 1996Years in Ministry: Since 1999…
Ministry & Leadership

Calvary Chapel CGN International Conference

We are excited to announce the Calvary Chapel CGN International Conference happening on June 29 - July 2, 2020! Our theme this year is ESSENTIAL…
Ministry & Leadership

Study: 10-Minute Seminary: David Guzik on Sermon Prep

|10-Minute Seminary: David Guzik on Sermon Prep| Study: That is the first key component with sermon prep. “I think it’s very important for anyone to…
Ministry & Leadership
Sermon Notes: 10-Minute Seminary: David Guzik on Sermon Prep
Ministry & Leadership
The Power of Preaching Mentorships
Ministry & Leadership
Becoming Kingdom Leaders – The Pastoral Responsibility to Invest in the Universal Church
Ministry & Leadership
Church Boards: Leadership Collective Podcast
Ministry & Leadership
Seven Ways Modern Church Leadership Can Walk by Faith
Ministry & Leadership
What Does It Mean to Teach “the Whole Counsel of God”?
Christian Living

Five Suggestions for Effective Daily Devotions

In my last post I wrote about "Eight Reasons Why Believers Have Daily Devotions." In this article, I’d like to write about how we actually…
Discipleship

How to Respond when You become a Public Piñata

Jesus said that the servant is not above the master, and if our Master is Jesus, then we should expect to be both criticized and…
Discipleship

C.H. Spurgeon’s Seven Tips for Reading the Bible

Most believers understand reading the Bible each day would be a great benefit to their walk with the Lord, and yet only a small portion…
Discipleship
Come to the Resurrection
Discipleship
Why Zeal for Jesus is Important
Discipleship
Rightly Ordered Nostalgia: Celebrating the Past While Embracing the Future
Discipleship
Soteriology in the Middle Part 1
Discipleship
Family Before Ministry: Four Points for Maintaining Healthy Balance
Culture
War in Ukraine: A Year of Abiding Grace
Christian Living

Wants, Wishes & God’s Perfect Plans

Have you ever had somebody come up to you and say, “I have been praying for a long time about 'this thing', and God just…
Christian Living

Returning to an Awe-Inspired Perspective in Life and Ministry

I’m finally getting around to reading one of those books I’ve heard quoted by a ton of authors and podcasters, “A Secular Age” by Charles…
Christian Living

Are You Praying with Honesty?

I was driving alone in the car, and I was thankful for the solitude. The silence was like an old friend I hadn’t seen in…
Christian Living
Eliza Davis George
Christian Living
When We Run, We Feel His Pleasure
Christian Living
Four Ingredients for a Gospel Glued Family
Christian Living
Three Christlike Attributes We Find in the Warrior Caleb
Christian Living
4 Ideas for Family Ministry in Your Church
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