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History & Holidays

The Mystery of the Cross

The haunting melody of an old hymn echoes in my soul as Resurrection Sunday draws near, its words resonating deeply: “When I survey the wondrous…
Theology

Whose Spin on Christianity is Better?

"Trust in the LORD, and do good; Dwell in the land, and feed on His faithfulness." (Psalm 37:3) Is it Biblical or Cultural? We do…
Podcasts

Crying Out To The Father – A study of God’s Fatherhood

The GoodLion Podcast is excited to bring you this special episode featuring a sermon from Aaron Salvato. Aaron recently preached at Calvary Chapel Vista on…
Podcasts
What Do CGN Leaders Believe About the End Times?
Theology
Evidence for the Resurrection: Is Easter Just More of the Same?
Theology
FB Live Talk on Creativity & Theology
Theology
What is Over-Realized Eschatology?
Christian Living
5 Reasons We Need the Old Testament
Theology
Strange Fire Friendly Fire
Culture

Christmas Edition: J.K. Rowling, Charlie Brown Theology, Tidings of Comfort & More

"Just Drop the Blanket"– The Gospel Coalition"But while working so diligently to learn those lines, there is one important thing I didn’t notice then, and…
Culture

A Rush of Hope: A Cinematic Crusade

This weekend, September 4-7, we will be partnering with Harvest Christian Fellowship as they premiere a Cinematic Crusade this weekend titled a "Rush of Hope."…
Culture

Why Stephen Fry is Wrong

The above original image is sourced to Christian Post. In February 2017, an interviewer on Irish television asked Stephen Fry, “You walk up to the…
Culture
Brooding Over Charlottesville
Culture
The Link: Prayer Around the World, How Pastors Handle Ungathered Worship, Preaching to an Empty Room & More
Culture
Response Versus Reaction to the Las Vegas Shooting
Culture
Notre Dame De Paris
Culture
#ccpc16 – Engaging the Culture with the Gospel
Christian Living
Herzl, Dreyfus, and Antisemitism Today
Announcements

Announcing The Cultivate Church Planter’s Program

Are you ready to answer the call of church planting?  The Gospel is the hope of the world, and the world needs more Gospel-centered churches.…
Gospel

Why Was Good Friday So Good?

"For Christ also died for sins once for all, the just for the unjust, in order that He might bring us to God, having been…
Gospel

This is the Way: The Mandalorian and Ancient Creedal Christianity

A recent edition to the Star Wars franchise is The Mandalorian TV series. It has become hugely popular with both die-hard Star Wars fans as…
Gospel
The Essentials of Gospel Proclamation
Gospel
Never Outgrow the Gospel
Gospel
Proclaiming the Gospel According to Charles Spurgeon
Gospel
What is CGN Doing to Help Churches in Practical Ways?
Gospel
Returning to the Gospel on Reformation Day
Gospel
A Secured Tomb Couldn’t Stop the Resurrected Christ
Discipleship

Does Love-Fueled Ministry Exist?

My start in ministry was unexpected. I'm the son of a church-planting pastor. My childhood memories consist of awkward church people, financial struggles and a…
Gospel

Proclaiming the Gospel According to Charles Spurgeon

THE BOOK A few months ago, I decided to reread Spurgeon's classic work, The Soul Winner. Like most people, my view is that anything Spurgeon…
Ministry & Leadership

An Open Letter to Pastors and Ministry Leaders: Pastoring Contrasted with Being a Missionary

An open letter to Senior Pastors and church leaders about missionaries: "Brethren, As a former missionary, church planter and pastor, I’d like to provoke you…
Ministry & Leadership
St. Patrick’s Great Faith
Ministry & Leadership
The Moses Model
Ministry & Leadership
Local Church Involvement with Global Missions: Is It Just a Slice of the Ministry Pie?
Christian Living
Preaching for a Price: The High Cost of Tainted Motives
Gospel
Reframing the Gospel for the Nations in Our Neighborhoods
Ministry & Leadership
When Is It Time To Kill A Ministry
Discipleship

5 Preaching Tips from the Apostle Paul

Preaching is the act of proclaiming God’s word to people. In evangelism, it announces God’s good news about Jesus and His salvation. In edification, it…
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

Relevance, Methods, and the Gospel

When I am forced to think about the idea of relevance, I always find my mind drawn back to one pivotal passage in Paul’s first…
Christian Living
Want To Be A Good Witness? Do Your Job Well.
Discipleship
Declaring His Glory Among the Nations: How Are We Doing? Part 1
Discipleship
Pastoral Ministry: The Balance Between Study & Family
Christian Living
Real Hope for the Depressed Soul – Part 3
Discipleship
The Gospel is a Bridge
Discipleship
How to Impress Jonathan Edwards
Christian Living

What is Prayer?

Have you ever heard the idea that “God is sovereign and doesn’t need you”? In one sense, yes, it’s true that God is holy, set…
Christian Living

Lessons on Compromise and Concession from Gibraltar

Wars have been fought for almost every reason: land, resources, honor, greed, politics, religion...They are costly in human lives and for local economies. At times,…
Christian Living

A Holiday to the Unknown God

“What therefore you worship as unknown, this I proclaim to you.” (Acts 17:23) So begins Paul’s address to the educated crowd at the Areopagus in…
Christian Living
Love is Still Supreme
Christian Living
Overcoming Obstacles to Having Daily Devotions
Christian Living
Various Hymn Writers & Poets
Announcements
New Book — 1 Peter: The Grace of Exile
Christian Living
Harriet Beecher Stowe: Women Worth Knowing
Christian Living
How to Trample Three Lies Screaming at You