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Christian Living

The Difference Between Imitating and Mimicking and Why It’s Important

One of the joys of parenthood is taking your kids to the park. I’ve always enjoyed watching children interact with each other and those they…
Theology

Have You Forgotten the Immutability of God? Part 3

What does it mean to be sanctified? According to Thayer's Greek Lexicon, the definition of sanctification is "consecration" and "purification." God’s children have been secured…
Theology

Worship: Participation in the Trinity

When you think of a worship service, what sort of things come to your mind? Some think of music styles, choirs, lighting, formality, informality, and…
Theology
The Resurrection Means MORE!
Culture
Can I attend my LGBT friend’s wedding?
Theology
ECCLESIOLOGY 101: How the Local Church Lives and Breathes Led by the Spirit Part 2
Theology
CGN Statement on Women in Ministry Leadership
Theology
Apathy & Prophecy: The Growing Indifference of Millennials Toward dispensationalism
Theology
Assessing Strange Fire
Christian Living

Content In Christ Alone – Contentment In The Midst Of Quarantine (Pt 2)

What does scripture say about contentment? How can we find contentment in Jesus alone? And how can we be satisfied when God changes our plans?…
Culture

Government Intimidation of Pastors in Houston Texas? A Christian Response

Today I woke up to find a Fox News Opinion piece by Todd Starnes explaining that a group of pastors in Houston, TX have had…
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
What Should I Do? Response to the #MeToo Movement
Culture
War in Ukraine: A Year of Abiding Grace
Culture
Subversive Radicalism: Response to the London Attack
Culture
Faith and Politics: A Historical Christian Perspective Part 2
Culture
The Final Countdown: What Do I Decide This Presidential Election?
Culture
Is Anti-Zionism the New Anti-Semitism?
Culture

Injustice, Deconstruction, & El Roi

In the 2001 cult classic Zoolander, Will Farrell plays Mugatu, the movie’s antagonist. This evil villain of the fashion world, who intends to use male…
Gospel

Peace on Earth

“Glory to God in the highest, and on Earth, peace to men on whom God's favor rests.” (Luke 2:14). There is still quite a bit…
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…
Gospel
Seven Moments That Demonstrate Global Missions Matter
Culture
Seeing, Hearing, Caring: Finding Jesus Standing With The Hurting
Gospel
God and Social Justice
Articles
The Man Of War
Gospel
To Kill or to Crown Jesus?
Gospel
Facing Challenges in Evangelism & Discipleship in the 21st Century
Discipleship

How to Respond to Distraction as a Pastoral Leader

This is a message to pastors and those involved in church leadership, but I believe it is relevant to us all! We experienced a new…
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

Why Cities Need Calvary Chapel Church Planters

The Bible says, “And the Lord said to Paul one night in a vision, ‘Do not be afraid, but go on speaking and do not…
Ministry & Leadership
Things That Matter: The Pastor as a Contender
Ministry & Leadership
How Does CGN Support Women in Ministry Leadership?
Ministry & Leadership
Men’s Ministry Basics
Ministry & Leadership
An Interview with Pastor Richard Cimino
Ministry & Leadership
Sermon Notes: 10-Minute Seminary: David Guzik on Sermon Prep
Ministry & Leadership
Life & Leadership Lessons with Nate Holdridge
Discipleship

Healing From Burnout

Introduction Burnout is real. And burnout seems to be an epidemic in Western culture. On so many levels, our cultural atmosphere is aggravating burnout. Think…
Discipleship

Act as if God Exists

Back in June, I wrote an article on "Why Jordan Peterson Matters," and why Christians should take notice. My article got pushback from some Christians…
Discipleship

Sermon-Based Small Groups: Making Disciples in Small Groups with Expository Preaching

What is my story with sermon-based small groups? On July 27, 2017, our world lost a legend. It was on that day Haddon Robinson stepped…
Discipleship
Why We Need to Leave a Lasting Legacy for the Next Generation
Discipleship
Holiness = Doing Justice
Discipleship
Four Adjectives of Discipleship
Discipleship
Our Father Knows What We Need
Discipleship
The What and Why of Discipleship
Discipleship
Come to the Resurrection
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

Five Obstacles to Christ’s Rest

Editor’s Note: This is the second article in a series on rest for our souls. Click here to read the first article, “Jesus Offers a…
Christian Living

God Still Works Miracles

"Come and see the works of God, who is awesome in His deeds toward the sons of men. He turned the sea into dry land;…
Christian Living
While We Wait: Being the Church During Lockdown
Christian Living
Transcendent Beauty in a Beastly World
Christian Living
Memento Mori: Death Inspiring Life
Christian Living
Parenting, Perseverance, and God’s Love
Christian Living
Thick Skin, Soft Heart
Christian Living
Arise, Go, and Prepare