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Christian Living

Jesus Offers A Greater Rest

I came to faith at the College and Career study at Calvary Chapel of Costa Mesa. The pastor was sharing an overview of the Book…
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…
Culture

What is Postmodernism, and Why Should we care?

In this episode, Brian & Aaron begin to scratch the surface of a notoriously hard to define topic: postmodernism, specifically postmodern philosophy. While western culture…
Culture
Does God Punish The World With Pandemics & Natural Disasters? Part 2 Miniseries
Theology
The Errancy of Misinterpreting the Inerrancy of the Bible
Theology
Are the Dead Sea Scrolls Alive?
Theology
Why the Virgin Birth is Essential to Christianity
Podcasts
Is God Allowing Suffering Just as Bad as Him Causing It?
Christian Living
The Transforming Power of Grace in Romans 6:1-14
Culture

A Gospel Response to Racial Injustice

I can’t breathe. These words are haunting. After more than 100,000 Americans lost their breath due to Covid-19, the words of one man still echo…
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

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
A Thousand Year Tug of War: The Marriage of Church and State
Culture
The Final Countdown: What Do I Decide This Presidential Election?
Culture
The Link: Church Finder, The Most Diverse Movement in History, Can We Really Trust the Gospels and More
Culture
The Dangers of Postmodernism
Culture
I Am an Immigrant
Culture
Warnings About Progressive Christianity (Repost from Can I Say That?)
Gospel

A Secured Tomb Couldn’t Stop the Resurrected Christ

Many times during the years of His earthly ministry, Jesus promised that He would rise from the dead (John 2:18-22; Matthew 12:39-40; 16:21). His enemies…
Gospel

Thoughts on The Power of the Gospel

2018 CGN Pastors & Leaders Conference Archives Though I’ve been a Calvary Chapel pastor for nearly five years, this year will be my first time…
Gospel

Don’t Underestimate the Power of the Gospel

The Gospel is the "good news" concerning who Christ is and what He has accomplished. It is the power of God to redeem sinful humanity,…
Gospel
Returning to the Gospel on Reformation Day
Gospel
God and Social Justice
Gospel
Persecution Will End
Gospel
From Pastors to Podcasts
Christian Living
Evangelism During a Pandemic? – with Joel Turner
Announcements
Introducing The Cultivate Church Planting Podcast!
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…
Discipleship

Pastoral Ministry: The Balance Between Study & Family

There is a time for study. It’s one of the benefits of pastoring or teaching the Bible in any capacity. My favorite part has always…
Gospel

From Waiting to Witnessing

In 1992, I sat in a classroom at the School of Ministry at Calvary Chapel Costa Mesa. Every Friday morning, Pastor Chuck Smith would walk…
Gospel
The Bible is About Jesus
Announcements
Conference Conversations: “Spiritual Health for Spiritual Leadership” (Roundtable)
Ministry & Leadership
How is CGN Cultivating Church Planting?
Ministry & Leadership
Calvary Chapel/ CGN International Conference ONLINE!
Culture
Post-Pandemic Vision
Ministry & Leadership
Best Of Series Dr. Gerry Breshears on Theology and Training Men in Ministry
Christian Living

Partaking of God’s Word but Spiritually Starving: The Criticality of Meditation

In principle, we agree with the psalmist when he writes, "Blessed is the man who walks not in the counsel of the ungodly, nor stands…
Discipleship

Wake Up To The Story – Resisting Apathy pt.1

Part one of a new series by GoodLion Ministries called "Resisting Apathy". Aaron and Brian speak into the problem of apathy in the Christian life,…
Discipleship

Family Before Ministry: Four Points for Maintaining Healthy Balance

We've had some big changes in my home recently. Our young boys have started at a new school, and my wife has gone back to…
Discipleship
Training a Church to Love the Depressed – Part 2
Discipleship
Mary Magdelene’s Perspective on Christ’s Resurrection
Discipleship
A Life Rearranged: An Important Lesson Learned in Nicaragua
Discipleship
The Value of Being with God Before Doing His Work
Christian Living
The Word Made Flesh: How Scripture Anchored My Soul through Stormy Trials
Discipleship
Why I’m Called to Serve My City
Bible Study

Seams Between the Psalms

A handful of years ago, I had the wild idea to purchase a set of multi-colored highlighters and mark word repetition in the Psalms. I…
Christian Living

A Better Way Than Condemning

No one is like Jesus; no one spoke like Him. Every time I read the Sermon on the Mount, I smile at the vast understatement…
Christian Living

How to Engage Your Kids Spiritually in 2015

Some children start pulling away from spiritual pursuits as they get older. They might not want to pray at dinner, seem to endure church, and…
Christian Living
Marriage in the COVID-19 Age
Christian Living
Three Keys to Unlock Intimacy In Marriage
Christian Living
Christmas Episode–Joann Ogburn, Denise Carlsen & Charlotte Day
Christian Living
Be Faithful to Your Calling
Christian Living
Anna Spafford Part 2
Christian Living
How Christians Can Bring Positive Change to America