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Ministry & Leadership

How is CGN Cultivating Church Planting?

Calvary Chapel has been recognized as one of the greatest church planting movements of recent times. What are we at CGN doing to make sure…
Theology

Grace: The Anti-Karma

Whether you realize it or not, many people in your church believe in karma. They might not have ever read Hindu scripture. They might not…
Culture

Did God Cause Covid-19 in Order to Punish Specific People? | Tough Questions for the Current Crisis Miniseries P1

The Covid-19 Crisis has been the most challenging thing our world collectively has faced since WWII. For many, a part of that challenge has been…
Theology
Finally, The Spiritual Battle
Theology
What I Learned from Darrell Bock about Progressive Dispensationalism
Discipleship
Holiness = Doing Justice
Theology
The Difference Between the Rapture and Christ’s Return
Theology
Is Belief in a Literal Resurrection of Christ Really Important
Articles
Fundamentalists, Progressives, and Theological Method
Culture

The Early Church: How Christianity Revolutionized the Depravity of Roman Culture

Enjoy part two of this series on the Early Church! Also, read the first part on "How Christianity Revolutionized the Sanctity of Life" One of…
Culture

The Link: King David Rare Discovery, Ministering in the Pandemic, Help with Sermon Prep & More

"How Calvary Chapel Costa Mesa Is Ministering During the Pandemic"– Outreach Magazine "The church is finding ways to engage with its community during the pandemic."…
Culture

The Link: True Sexual Revolution, Mother of Modern Evangelicalism, Story of the Bible & More

"The True Sexual Revolution" – Living Out"The true sexual revolution took place in the 50s and 60s, not the 1950s and 1960s. It was in…
Culture
Resettling Refugees: A Few Observations and a Few Questions
Culture
Pray for Texas
Culture
A Gospel Response to Racial Injustice
Culture
Prayer & Support for Ukraine
Culture
Beyond the American Dream
Culture
Seeing, Hearing, Caring: Finding Jesus Standing With The Hurting
Gospel

Three Thoughts on Effective Short Term Missions

I really like hot sauce. In fact, I recently tried to make my own. I went to the farmers market and bought some seedlings. I…
Gospel

God and Social Justice

For many Christians, the term “social justice” (or “social gospel”) is a dirty word. A simple study of contemporary Protestant history in America reveals why.…
Articles

The Man Of War

Exodus 12:1-3 When Christ called the church of Ephesus back to its first love, he called all of us back to ours (Revelation 2:4-5). Years…
Gospel
Isaiah 41: Easter and the World
Gospel
Why Was Good Friday So Good?
Gospel
Pierced by the Lord: Thoughts on Good Friday
Gospel
The Throne Room of God – Comfort for a Troubled World
Gospel
The Gospel in HD: Transformation We Can See
Gospel
From Waiting to Witnessing
Ministry & Leadership

Your Lifeline in the Midst of the Junk of Life

I heard a story last week about a preacher who stepped into the pulpit. As he spoke, the congregation instantly recognized the hand and presence…
Announcements

CGN COVID-19 Update: Faithfulness Through the Crisis

As the COVID-19 pandemic continues to alter our social landscape on a global scale, Pastor Brian Brodersen shares an encouraging message about ways God is…
Ministry & Leadership

Are Elder Boards Biblical? – A Historical/Scriptural Perspective

When looking for a New Testament model for church leadership in the early church, we find a plurality of elders. Nowhere in the New Testament…
Ministry & Leadership
Four Revolutionary Ideas For a Revolutionary Church
Gospel
Proclaiming the Gospel According to Charles Spurgeon
Gospel
Seven Moments That Demonstrate Global Missions Matter
Ministry & Leadership
When Leaders Lead 2020: Vision!
Ministry & Leadership
Where are the Heroes for the Next Generation?
Ministry & Leadership
Three Ideas About Serving as Worship
Discipleship

Declaring His Glory Among the Nations: How Are We Doing? Part 1

According to Acts 1:3, from resurrection Sunday until He ascended to heaven, Jesus spent a total of 40 days with the apostles and disciples. Although…
Discipleship

Weak Men Weak Excuses

Years ago I ran into a man at a retreat that I hadn't seen for quite a while...As we sat down across from each other…
Discipleship

The What and Why of Discipleship

Brian and Aaron discuss discipleship. What is discipleship? Why do we do it? Why is it important? What are ways we misunderstand it? All these…
Discipleship
Pastoral Ministry: The Balance Between Study & Family
Discipleship
Weighing God Down
Discipleship
A Life Rearranged: An Important Lesson Learned in Nicaragua
Discipleship
Family Before Ministry: Four Points for Maintaining Healthy Balance
Discipleship
C.H. Spurgeon’s Seven Tips for Reading the Bible
Discipleship
Why We Dream Big
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

Elizabeth Fry Part 2

Elizabeth Fry (1780-1845): Today we continue with Part Two of the fascinating story of Quaker social reformer Elizabeth Fry, looking at how the Lord launched…
Christian Living

Don’t Stop Crying Out to God

The story of the blind beggar, found in Luke 18 is one that has recently had a powerful impact on my attitude toward prayer. The…
Christian Living
The Privilege of Being Home with God
Christian Living
Bible Reading: Quality or Quantity?
Christian Living
Am I Walking in the Spirit?
Christian Living
A Fresh Approach to Daily Devotions
Christian Living
Resources To Help Pastors and Leaders Shepherd People Through Doubt and Deconstruction
Christian Living
The Power of Being