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Theology

Does Hell Really Exist?

Does Hell Really Exist? Many people blatantly deny the existence of hell. I could easily fill pages of quotes from people known and unknown who…
Ministry & Leadership

Exposing Truth: Engaging a New Generation with the Need for Expository Teaching

"Any expounder of the words of God is liable to go off on a tangent if he or she does not remember this stern, undeviating…
Christian Living

Parenting, Perseverance, and God’s Love

Amongst the many well-wishes when our first son was born in 2015 was a consistent message that slowly but surely, “You will now come to…
Theology
What is Over-Realized Eschatology?
Culture
The War on Beth Moore: What Really Shapes Our View of Women Bible Teachers?
Theology
The Sovereignty of Satan?—Making Sense of John 12:31
Theology
Solus Christus: Why We Don’t Put Our Faith In Churches, Leaders Or Rituals
Theology
Sola Fide: Clarifying the Role of Faith in the Gift of Salvation
Theology
Unity is Rare: Psalm 133
Culture

Hurricane Harvey Disaster Relief

Support those affected by Hurricane Harvey Our prayers continue for those affected by Hurricane Harvey. Calvary Houston has provided information to pray, help and support:…
Culture

War in Ukraine: A Year of Abiding Grace

5:00 a.m. I awoke abruptly to my phone ringing in my apartment in Budapest, Hungary. It was February 24, 2022. “They’re bombing Kyiv. We’re at…
Culture

The Link: Sunergos Training, Outgrowing Atheism, Rick Warren & More

"Best of Series: Rick Warren & The Controversies Surrounding His Life & Ministry"– CalvaryChapel.com"Join us on this “Best of Series” as we highlight key episodes…
Culture
The Link: Outgrowing God, Human Values, Priestly Blessing & More
Culture
Resettling Refugees: A Few Observations and a Few Questions
Culture
Tribute to J.I. Packer
Culture
The Paris Attacks – God at Work in the Aftermath
Culture
N.T. Wright on Crucifixion, “Eyes That Seen Plenty,” Is God Allowing Suffering & More
Culture
The Music of Hope and the Gospel
Gospel

WIN: Jesus is Victorious

Forty days ago, Christians gathered all over the world to lament our human frailty and the inevitability of our own deaths, crying out together, “From…
Gospel

The Death of God

Perhaps many of you have, at some point in your lives, heard the famous quote by Fredrick Nietzsche: “God is dead; we have killed him.”…
Gospel

What is CGN Doing to Help Churches in Practical Ways?

What is CGN doing to help churches in practical ways, including finances, pastoral coaching, and other resources? In this episode, I speak with Kellen Criswell…
Culture
A Tribute to Billy Graham
Gospel
Returning to the Gospel on Reformation Day
Gospel
The Real Meaning of Palm Sunday
Gospel
Practice Resurrection
Gospel
The Middle East and the Mission of God
Gospel
Despising the Shame
Christian Living

Does Education Make You Less Dependent on the Holy Spirit?

Editor’s Note: This article was originally published on June 1, 2022. Seminary is Not for Everyone I have known many good pastors who did not…
Ministry & Leadership

Six Traits of People Who Should Plant

No other human being will have greater influence in a new church than the church planter. In seeking to determine who should plant, what are…
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…
Culture
Gathering Together Again: Best Practices for the Church Re-opening
Christian Living
How to Absorb That Blow of Criticism
Ministry & Leadership
Quarantine Discipleship: Three Online Ways to Stay Engaged as the Church
Ministry & Leadership
Bridging Generational Gaps
Culture
Nick Foles’ Example of Understanding Our Deepest Purpose Part 2
Ministry & Leadership
Five Biblical Keys to Managing Your Day for God’s Glory
Discipleship

True Repentance Requires A Broken Heart

As Christians, it is easy for us to come to God only when we want to escape the consequences of our sin, rather than coming…
Discipleship

Quiet Time in a Garbage Dump

I dropped the kids off at school in the nick of time, as usual. Looking at the clock, I realized I had a hour-and-a-half to…
Discipleship

Unity, Love, and Social Action

I believe that apologetics is more than a defense. It’s the presentation of an alternative to, or correction for, a non-biblical worldview. This includes friendship…
Culture
Doubt and Faith of Our Time
Discipleship
Jesus Ministers to Us in Grace and Truth, Even When We Fail
Discipleship
The Wiles of the Devil
Discipleship
The James Ossuary: The Earliest Witness to Jesus and His Family?
Discipleship
Bridging the Generational Gap in Our Churches
Culture
Be the Change You Wish to See in the Church
Christian Living

The Power of Being

The roar of the single-engine Cessna filled my ears as we flew over South Sudan's untamed wilderness. Through the small window, the landscape unfolded—winding rivers…
Bible Study

An Ordinary Wedding (John 2:1-11)

When you think of the time Jesus turned water to wine at a wedding in Cana, what’s your first thought? “I know the story. I’ve…
Christian Living

Welcoming Ukraine: Stories of Refugees and Locals Coming Together to Heal

Veszprém Community One of the biggest challenges people face in a new country is integrating into a new social circle. With all the differences in…
Christian Living
Why Scars Give You an Advantage in Life
Christian Living
New Episodes – Women Worth Knowing
Christian Living
Lettie Cowman: Women Worth Knowing
Christian Living
Where Are You Placing Your Identity?
Christian Living
Lilias Trotter: Women Worth Knowing
Christian Living
How to Engage Your Kids Spiritually in 2015