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Discipleship

Augustine & Disordered Loves

Originally published on Nick’s blog on April 11, 2019. At age 19, Augustine Aurelius—later to be known as Augustine of Hippo—read a dialogue by the…
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.…
Theology

Is Belief in a Literal Resurrection of Christ Really Important

In 1 Corinthians 15:12-20 Paul states this truth in a way that shows what our lives would be if Jesus Christ had not risen from…
Ministry & Leadership
What Does It Mean to Teach “the Whole Counsel of God”?
Theology
A CHRISTIAN PERSPECTIVE ON PURIM
Christian Living
My Christmas Theology Was Formed by Bing Crosby
Theology
FB Live Talk on Creativity & Theology
Theology
Worship: Participation in the Trinity
Theology
3 Reasons Dispensationalism has Lost Appeal for Young Leaders
Culture

Year-End Review 2019!

Thank you for your support, prayers and encouragement in 2019. Here is a year-end review of CGN/ CalvaryChapel.com happenings! May the Lord bless this 2020…
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…
Culture

Introducing Cinthya Rios: Esp.calvarychapel.flywheelsites.com Translator

CalvaryChapel.com has two extension sites that are led by two awesome ladies! In the next few weeks, we will introduce them, share their background and…
Culture
The World We Impart: Fostering Racial Reconciliation in Our Churches
Culture
Doubt and Faith of Our Time
Culture
The Link: Billy Graham Statue in U.S. Capitol, CGN International Conference, Biblical Critique of Secular Justice & More
Announcements
New Podcast from CGN and Jeff Gipe: ISMS That Cause SCHISMS
Culture
The Link: When the Church Apologizes, Inductive Bible Study Method, WLL 2020 & More
Culture
God’s Goodness in the Midst of COVID
Gospel

Reframing the Gospel for the Nations in our Neighborhoods Part 3

When there was no more wine to supply to the guests at a wedding they were attending, Mary approached Jesus and subtly told Him to…
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

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
What Jesus Taught on the Way to Gethsemane
Gospel
Persecution Will End
Gospel
God and Social Justice
Gospel
Advent: The Holy Spirit
Gospel
This is the Way: The Mandalorian and Ancient Creedal Christianity
Gospel
How To Wreck a Sermon: 5 Simple Steps
Ministry & Leadership

Expositors Collective Training Weekend

The Expositors Collective is a growing network of pastors, leaders, and laypeople which exists to equip, encourage, and mentor the next generation of Christ-centered preachers.…
Ministry & Leadership

Three Principles for Every Leader to Get Right

Like some of you, ministry has been a continual growth process for me. It seems that there are some who just “get it” and “got…
Ministry & Leadership

Don’t Try To Build The House While It’s Burning – with Justin Thomas

2020 seemed to tear everything apart. The normal structures of our lives, our work, and our relationships seems to have fallen completely apart. For many…
Ministry & Leadership
Things That Matter: The Pastor as a Counselor
Ministry & Leadership
When She leads Podcast – Developing or Revamping a Women’s Ministry
Ministry & Leadership
Life & Leadership Lessons with Richard Cimino
Christian Living
Content In Christ Alone – Contentment In The Midst Of Quarantine (Pt 2)
Discipleship
Kay Smith — Woman of Influence
Ministry & Leadership
The Story of Horizonte Ensenada
Articles

Iron Sharpening Iron

One often-quoted Bible verse that speaks of the benefit of living in community with other believers comes from Proverbs: “As iron sharpens iron, so a person…
Discipleship

How to Impress Jonathan Edwards

Puritan preacher Jonathan Edwards wrote, “There are two ways of representing and recommending true religion and virtue to the world; the one, by doctrine and…
Discipleship

Good Friday: A Good Day for Bad People

Jesus was bludgeoned. He was betrayed, spit on, lied about and nailed to a piece of wood we call the cross. From the physical pain,…
Discipleship
Bridging the Generational Gap in Our Churches
Discipleship
Augustine & Disordered Loves
Christian Living
Real Hope for the Depressed Soul – Part 3
Discipleship
How Vigilant Are You with the Company You Keep?
Christian Living
The Power and Role of Just One Color—Part 2
Bible Study
Paul AND Timothy — Philippians 1:1
Christian Living

Don’t Give into the Stronghold of Fear and Uncertainty

If there's one thing I've learned living in a massive city like Paris, it's that distraction is often times an attractive means to hide uncertainty.…
Christian Living

Want To Be A Good Witness? Do Your Job Well.

It’s amazing how my attitude toward garbage can change.   When I’m by myself and I notice a full garbage can, I have no issues…
Christian Living

Keeping the Main thing the Main Thing

We were about six months into our church plant in Oregon, when I headed out one day to a nearby lake just to spend some…
Christian Living
The Reformation Through Jewish Eyes
Christian Living
Hate Always Bows to Love
Christian Living
Four Steps for Dealing with the Messiness of Life
Christian Living
What Worship Can Accomplish
Christian Living
Don’t Quit
Christian Living
Seven Principles for Cross-Cultural Impact