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A Better Way Than Condemning

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The Purpose and Power of Prayer

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Jesus, Prayer, and You

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An Ordinary Wedding (John 2:1-11)

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Evan Wickham: Hope for Doubters & Deconstructionists

Why are Millennials and GenZ kids who grew up in the Church leaving in droves? How can we reach people struggling with doubt and deconstruction?…
Theology

Critiquing Cessationism: The Gifts of the Spirit & the Church Today

In my last post in this series, I tried to offer a valid explanation of cessationism along with the primary points commonly held in support…
Theology

ECCLESIOLOGY 101: Respecting Leaders and Relating to Others

"We ask you, brothers, to respect those who labor among you and are over you in the Lord and admonish you, and to esteem them…
Ministry & Leadership
Exposing Truth: Engaging a New Generation with the Need for Expository Teaching
Theology
Digital Distractions: Five Spiritual & Physical Threats
Gospel
6 Reasons Why I Believe Jesus is God
Theology
Comedic Reversal in Paul’s Conversion
Theology
Ordinology: What is Worship?
Theology
ECCLESIOLOGY 101: The Necessity of the Holy Spirit and the Importance of Prophecy

Culture

Culture

The Link: Spirit-Anointed Sermons, Woke-Speak, Saint Patrick the Missionary & More

"The Next Step in Woke-Speak Exposes the Movement’s True, Bullying Nature"– New York Post"Manhattan’s elite Grace Church School recently issued a 12-page guide that takes…
Culture

The Dangers of Postmodernism

Postmodernism may be today’s common thinking, but is that a good thing? In this episode, Brian and Aaron push past the facade of freedom postmodernism…
Culture

The Link: Church Response to Sexual Challenges, Bible Thumpers, Young Preachers & More

"ERLC opposes H.R. 5 the Equality Act"– The Ethics & Religious Liberty Commission"The ERLC affirms the full dignity of every human being. At the 2018…
Culture
The Link: Outgrowing God, Human Values, Priestly Blessing & More
Culture
Four Practical Ways to Live Like Jesus In Election Season
Culture
The Link: 9/11, Justice Without Christ, How to Rejoice in Ministry & More
Culture
The Early Church: Catering to the Culture?
Culture
Israel at 70: Lessons for the Church Part 2
Culture
The Era of Constantine: When Church Met State

The Gospel

Gospel

What is Gospel Centered Preaching Part 1

“Gospel-centered” seems to be a catchphrase these days. Some may say it without really knowing what the term represents. Being gospel-centered is important to our…
Gospel

Peace on Earth

“Glory to God in the highest, and on Earth, peace to men on whom God's favor rests.” (Luke 2:14). There is still quite a bit…
Gospel

How is CGN Fostering Missional Life and Ministry?

What is the role of mission and outreach in the life of a church, or in the life of a disciple of Jesus? Is engagement…
Gospel
Practice Resurrection
Gospel
How To Wreck a Sermon: 5 Simple Steps
Gospel
I Am the Resurrection and the Life
Gospel
Advent: The Father
Gospel
Meditations on Good Friday
Gospel
Facing Challenges in Evangelism & Discipleship in the 21st Century

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5 Reasons Why You Should Plant With CGN’s Cultivate

I’ve been a Calvary Chapel pastor for over 30 years, a Calvary church planter for over 25 years, a disciple of Pastor Chuck Smith, and…
Discipleship

Keep It Simple, Saint!

I was recently blessed to be part of a pertinent discussion with a group of loving, caring, well-educated young pastors. We talked about some of…
Christian Living

The Value of Servant Leadership

I was saved at Calvary Chapel of Costa Mesa (CCCM), and learned to serve at CCCM. Pastor Chuck was my pastor, and I had the…
Ministry & Leadership
The Need for Blessing Leaders
Christian Living
Keeping the Main thing the Main Thing
Christian Living
Real Hope for the Depressed Soul – Part 3
Ministry & Leadership
Don’t Try To Build The House While It’s Burning – with Justin Thomas
Ministry & Leadership
The True Tragedy of a Divided Church
Ministry & Leadership
Introducing the Temporary Tenants Podcast

Discipleship

Discipleship

Why I’m Called to Serve My City

I decided to run for a seat on the Oxnard City Council in the recent midterm elections, after it became clear that was what God’s…
Discipleship

God’s Greater Sacrifice & the Christian’s Service

“Then Noah built an altar to the LORD and took some of every clean animal and some of every clean bird and offered burnt offerings…
Discipleship

Are We Reluctant Obeyers?

Often, everyday life reminds us of great truths. Last summer, when I was in Washington, I was driving my dad’s pickup truck with a 35-foot…
Christian Living
The Holy Spirit & Intentionality in Discipleship
Discipleship
How to Respond when You become a Public Piñata
Discipleship
Worship Leader Q/A: What Does Worship Ministry Look Like Today in the Church?
Discipleship
Psalm 134: Making the Choice to Rejoice
Discipleship
Vocation and Calling According to the Reformers
Discipleship
The Wiles of the Devil: Fear

Christian Living

Christian Living

What is Radical Consecration?

Radical Consecration will produce radical and permanent deliverance with lasting transformation that will lead to personal revival. Consider this example from the Bible. Paul, a…
Christian Living

8 Principles For Reading The Bible Well (Proverbs 2)

(Proverbs 2:1-5, ESV) 1 My son, if you receive my words and treasure up my commandments with you, 2 making your ear attentive to wisdom…
Christian Living

Seven Principles for Cross-Cultural Impact

Pastor Jeff Jackson will be a workshop speaker at the 2017 CCCM Pastors & Leaders Conference on June 26-29. For more information, please visit the…
Christian Living
A Building is Only as Strong as Its Foundation
Christian Living
The Key to Endure Through Pain
Christian Living
Lettie Cowman: Women Worth Knowing
Christian Living
Travel: Good for the Soul?
Christian Living
Comforting Words to Share
Christian Living
Gospel-Centered Life