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Theology

The Divinity of Jesus & 5 Reasons it Matters

In the past many months I've been preaching through the Gospel of John. Every time we give fresh attention to the Bible we see things…
Theology

Ordinology: What is Worship?

The idea of Christian worship is rooted in both the Old and New Testaments. In the Old Testament, the Hebrew word commonly translated worship means…
Christian Living

Hannah, Sarah, and Hagar: A Brief Study in Character Analogy

In any form of storytelling, authors frequently employ modes of comparison between characters. Sometimes characters complement one another, resembling each other’s traits, actions, or other…
Theology
ECCLESIOLOGY 101: How the Local Church Lives and Breathes Led by the Spirit
Theology
ECCLESIOLOGY 101: How the Local Church Lives and Breathes–Praying Alone & Praying Together
Culture
Young People, Postmodernism, and How It Closes Their Eyes to Truth
Theology
Have You Forgotten the Immutability of God? Part 3
Theology
The Hope of Israel
Christian Living
Eternity is Closer Than We Might Think
Culture

The Post-Roe Era Pastor: Why You Are Needed More Now Than Ever.

Where will women and men go when they can no longer run from their shame? Where will they find hope when the world seems to…
Culture

The Difference Between the Devil and God

I once watched a debate between Frank Turek and Christopher Hitchens. The topic was, “Which explains the existence of the universe better, theism or atheism?”…
Culture

The Link: Use and Abuse of Critical Race Theory, Amanda Berry Smith, Expositors Collective Webinar & More

"On the Use and Abuse of Critical Race Theory in American Christianity"– The French Press"It can help identify the reality and effects of oppression but…
Culture
The Link: Spirit-Anointed Sermons, Woke-Speak, Saint Patrick the Missionary & More
Culture
Evan Wickham: Hope for Doubters & Deconstructionists
Culture
The Link: Billy Graham Statue in U.S. Capitol, CGN International Conference, Biblical Critique of Secular Justice & More
Culture
CC Jinja, Uganda: CGN Church Relief Fund
Culture
Faith and Politics: A Historical Christian Perspective Part 2
Culture
Why Juneteenth is Important for All Christians
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

A Box with a Lid: The Shared Fate of John Chrysostom and the Gospel

This article was supposed to be about John Chrysostom and the historical roots of expositional preaching. It is not. It did not take me long…
Gospel

Contextualizing the Gospel: An Example Set by Jesus

In my last article, I wrote about how contextualization was not about the church becoming more worldly. We looked back at the creational mandate for…
Gospel
This is the Way: The Mandalorian and Ancient Creedal Christianity
Gospel
Gospel-Based Differentiated Unity
Gospel
I Am the Resurrection and the Life
Gospel
From Pastors to Podcasts
Gospel
Three Signs of “Drive-By” Evangelism
Gospel
Easter: Further Meditations for This Weekend
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…
Ministry & Leadership

Critical Elements of Biblical Preaching Part 3

Recently I wrote a short piece describing what I believe is an important part of being a good expository preacher or teacher - the ability…
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
Presentation: 10-Minute Seminary: David Guzik on Sermon Prep
Gospel
Reframing the Gospel for the Nations in Our Neighborhoods
Ministry & Leadership
Three Ideas About Serving as Worship
Ministry & Leadership
What Can I Do with a Degree in Biblical Studies?
Ministry & Leadership
Pastor, Are You Really Speaking the Language of Your Community
Announcements
URGENT: Calvary Chapel missionaries need help after missile strikes knock out power in Ukraine!
Discipleship

Ten Things Every Calvary Kid Knows

I grew up as a Calvary kid. My first memories are losing my first tooth in the Tape Lending Library, rolling under the pews in…
Discipleship

Our Father Knows What We Need

“Therefore I say to you, do not worry about your life, what you will eat or what you will drink; nor about your body, what…
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
The Gift of the Presence We Don’t Deserve
Christian Living
Ten Helpful Tips for Fruitful Daily Worship
Discipleship
Keep It Simple, Saint!
Discipleship
Are We Reluctant Obeyers?
Discipleship
Declaring His Glory Among the Nations: How Are We Doing? Part 1
Discipleship
Lessons in Leadership Part 1: Who is in Charge of Your Church?
Christian Living

How Can I Understand Sacrifice in a Self-Promoting World?

In the world we live in today, fame is no longer confined to places like Hollywood; the flicker of fame resides in the heart of…
Christian Living

Granny Brand: Women Worth Knowing

Granny Brand (1879-1974): In today's podcast, we will be talking about a courageous woman known as "Granny Brand," mother of Dr. Paul Brand. She entered…
Christian Living

The Transforming Power of Grace in Romans 6:1-14

While reflecting on Romans 6:1-14—a passage worth revisiting regularly—I found a profound answer to the problem of sin: the transforming power of grace. Paul begins…
Christian Living
Be Silent as the Grave
Bible Study
An Ordinary Wedding (John 2:1-11)
Christian Living
Why Complaining is Self-Inflicting
Christian Living
Arise, Go, and Prepare
Christian Living
Four Steps for Dealing with the Messiness of Life
Christian Living
Christmas and the Incarnation of Christ