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Jesus: The Resurrection and Life

“I am the resurrection and the life.” —John 11:25 Jesus’ claim to be the resurrection and the life is so radical that it does not…
Theology

The Best Verse About Jesus from Each Old Testament Book

The previous two posts in this series covered the benefits and methods of seeing Christ in the Old Testament. To put the ideas discussed into…
Gospel

Advent: The Father

Part 1 of 3 * This article is adapted from a series of papers written for Western Seminary. The celebration of Advent centers around the…
Theology
Answering Tough Questions about CRT, LGBTQ Issues, and Spiritual Formation.
Theology
Did Jesus Cast Aside His Deity In The Incarnation?
Theology
The Divinity of Jesus & 5 Reasons it Matters
Theology
The Sovereignty of Satan?—Making Sense of John 12:31
Theology
We will Not Die Before Our Time
Theology
For the Card-carrying New Calvinist
Culture

Religious Freedom, The Wounds of a Friend, Dr. Lu Wing on Vaccines & More

"The Equality Act, People of Faith, and Religious Freedom"– Christianity Today"I’ve written before on the Equality Act. As one who believes that all people are…
Culture

The War on Beth Moore: What Really Shapes Our View of Women Bible Teachers?

A few years ago, I ran afoul of some pastors in my tribe for allowing a woman to teach to an audience of both women…
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.…
Culture
The Link: Ahmaud Arbery Killing, COVID-19 Relief Fund, Essential Services & More
Culture
Thanksgiving: A Time to Feel; a Time to Heal
Culture
Eight Things I Would Say to Kanye If I Could
Culture
The Link: Heralding the Voice of Christ, International Conference, Richard Dawkins on Down’s Syndrome & More
Culture
Pray for Las Vegas
Culture
Why Wait for Marriage, CA and Covid Restrictions, Mental Health & More
Gospel

Preaching the Gospel (to Myself)

Over and over again, I discover how easy it is to say the right things, yet how often I must be reminded to live them.…
Gospel

Reframing the Gospel for the Nations That Are Now in Our Neighborhoods Part 1

By God's permission and design, people from around the world now live in my community and have become a part of my day to day…
Gospel

Mecca Moslems vs. Medina Moslems

Many find it confusing that in some places the Quran encourages peace, and in others it says to “kill the infidels.” The Quran was not…
Gospel
6 Reasons Why I Believe Jesus is God
Gospel
From Waiting to Witnessing
Announcements
Introducing The Cultivate Church Planting Podcast!
Gospel
Three Thoughts on Effective Short Term Missions
Gospel
I Am the Resurrection and the Life
Gospel
What is CGN Doing to Help Churches in Practical Ways?
Ministry & Leadership

Expositors Collective Podcast

Interviews and messages designed to help you understand, apply and teach the Bible with power and clarity to this generation. Click on the above graphic…
Ministry & Leadership

Are Altar Calls Biblical

There are some - perhaps many - in the Christian world today who do not think the practice of the altar call is either biblical…
Ministry & Leadership

Where He Leads, He Guides: An Unending Story

Two and a half years ago, I was sitting in a church service at Calvary Chapel Costa Mesa. It was an ordinary Wednesday night, and…
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Conference Conversations: “Church Planter Initiative Roundtable”
Ministry & Leadership
The Key to Understanding & Obeying God’s Commands
Ministry & Leadership
Spirit-led Preaching in a Changing World: Upcoming Interactive Webinar
Announcements
CGN 2020 Annual Report
Discipleship
Worship & Discipleship
Articles
Women’s Bible Study, Where Are You?
Discipleship

The Gift of the Presence We Don’t Deserve

My wife and I aren’t fancy people. We don’t like to dress up, feel odd in upscale restaurants, and generally prefer dates where comfy pants…
Discipleship

The Making of a Miracle & the Myth of Super-Saints

When I was growing up, I read missionary biographies often.I read about Hudson Taylor, shocking the other missionaries in his eastern costumes. I discovered Gladys…
Discipleship

The Paradox of Spiritual Sleepiness

There is something within us that knows we need sleep (I rub my red eyes and yawn as I write this), but we seem to…
Christian Living
Five Suggestions for Effective Daily Devotions
Discipleship
Relevance, Methods, and the Gospel
Christian Living
Resources To Help Pastors and Leaders Shepherd People Through Doubt and Deconstruction
Discipleship
Why Zeal for Jesus is Important
Discipleship
Lies About Us
Discipleship
The Role of the Gospel in the Believer’s Life
Christian Living

Digital Distractions: What Can We Do?

In my last post, I discussed the damage digital distractions can inflict on our lives if we don’t find a healthy balance. Not only are…
Christian Living

The Joy of Self-Forgetfulness

Tim Keller once said, "Humility is not thinking less of yourself, it's thinking of yourself less." Self-forgetfulness is the key to living a happy life.…
Christian Living

Proclaim Grace, Extend Grace and Fight for Grace

Grace is God our Father’s super inclusive, irrevocable, uncompromising, radical, and unlimited power that will break the hold of sin in Christians. This marvelous gift…
Christian Living
Four Steps for Dealing with the Messiness of Life
Christian Living
Advent: Hope in the In-Between
Christian Living
It’s Not About What You Ought to Do
Christian Living
Vital Principles for Healthy Relationships
Christian Living
Grace Towards Those Who Don’t Seem to Deserve It
Christian Living
As You Walk and Are Sad