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Culture

Relating the Gospel to Social Justice

At the center of the book of Micah, there’s a promise of a baby who would one day be king. But you, Bethlehem Ephrathah, though…
Theology

Ten Simple Ways to See Christ in the Old Testament

“Don’t you know, young man, that from every town and every village and every hamlet in England, wherever it may be, there is a road…
Culture

Young People, Postmodernism, and How It Closes Their Eyes to Truth

In this episode, Aaron and Brian explore the way that postmodern thinking is currently effecting young people. As two former youth pastors, we have a…
Theology
Understanding Cessationism: The Gifts of the Spirit & the Church Today
Culture
Can I attend my LGBT friend’s wedding?
Theology
Discovering the Reason for the Holy Spirit’s Conviction
Theology
Deconstructing Deconstructionist TikTok Videos – Part 1
History & Holidays
A Christian Perspective on Purim
Theology
The Balance Between the Spiritual & Physical World
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: Parenting in a Pandemic, Gospel and Ethnic Unity, Religious Liberty & More

"How to Give Children Joy, Even During a Pandemic"– The New York Times"The coronavirus forces parents to weigh their kids’ safety against the need for…
Culture

Prudence Vs Fear: Living in an Age of Terrorism & Refugees

For God has not given us a spirit of fear, but of power and of love and of a sound mind. 2 Timothy 1:7 Terrorism…
Culture
Politics, Power, and Philosophy: What We Can Learn from Hannah Arendt’s Masterpieces
Christian Living
Content In Christ Alone – Contentment In The Midst Of Quarantine (Pt 2)
Culture
Ukraine: Resilience, Resolve and Refuge – A Testimony from Tanya Kotelenets
Culture
Taxes and Tithing: The Motive for Our Giving
Culture
May the Fourth Be With You
Culture
Pray for Texas
Gospel

The Gospel in HD: Transformation We Can See

What does the gospel look like in our lives? What happens when we embrace the truth of God’s salvation for us? In the ancient city…
Gospel

Seven Moments That Demonstrate Global Missions Matter

When an individual Christian or the key leaders and members of a local church come to understand the bigger picture of God’s plan for humanity…
Gospel

A Box with a Lid: The Shared Fate of John Chrysostom and the Gospel

This article was supposed to be about John Chrysostom and the historical roots of expositional preaching. It is not. It did not take me long…
Culture
A Tribute to Billy Graham
Gospel
Facing Challenges in Evangelism & Discipleship in the 21st Century
Gospel
A Secured Tomb Couldn’t Stop the Resurrected Christ
Gospel
To Kill or to Crown Jesus?
Gospel
Gospel-Based Differentiated Unity
Gospel
The Real Meaning of Palm Sunday
Ministry & Leadership

Critical Elements of Biblical Preaching – pt2

In my own preaching and in my work with many students over the years, I have a thought of what the most important thing is…
Ministry & Leadership

10-Minute Seminary: Phil Metzger on Church Planting

10-Minute Seminary ReLaunch We are excited to relaunch our video training series, 10-Minute Seminary! In this first installment, Pastor Phil Metzger shares some quick helpful…
Ministry & Leadership

Why Cities Need Calvary Chapel Church Planters

The Bible says, “And the Lord said to Paul one night in a vision, ‘Do not be afraid, but go on speaking and do not…
Ministry & Leadership
Women and Men: Roles and Responsibility in the Church
Ministry & Leadership
How to Discover God’s Will in Every Situation
Ministry & Leadership
How is CGN Providing Care and Coaching for Leaders?
Ministry & Leadership
6 Twitter Tips for Aspiring Hipster Pastors
Ministry & Leadership
Exposing Truth: Engaging a New Generation with the Need for Expository Teaching
Ministry & Leadership
Calvary Global Network: Points on Successful Church Planting
Discipleship

God Renews His People with the Word (Nehemiah 8)

So Ezra the priest brought the Law before the assembly, both men and women and all who could understand what they heard, on the first…
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

Weak Men Weak Excuses

Years ago I ran into a man at a retreat that I hadn't seen for quite a while...As we sat down across from each other…
Christian Living
Resources To Help Pastors and Leaders Shepherd People Through Doubt and Deconstruction
Discipleship
A Life Rearranged: An Important Lesson Learned in Nicaragua
Discipleship
Unity, Love, and Social Action
Discipleship
Experiencing an Insurrection of Kindness in Your Ministry
Discipleship
5 Preaching Tips from the Apostle Paul
Discipleship
Our Father Knows What We Need
Christian Living

A Father’s Legacy

Sometimes parenting feels like the most wonderful duty in the world, sometimes it feels like the worst. The Bible is filled with stories of success…
Christian Living

Elizabeth Blackwell Part 1

Elizabeth Blackwell (1821-1910): Today as we launch our mini-series on women in medicine, what better place to start than with a two-part series on Elizabeth…
Christian Living

The Ultimate Missionary Care Package (Part 1 of a Series)

This topic requires me to put all my cards on the table right from the get-go. I am a missionary. I have been living outside…
Christian Living
Patricia St. John: Women Worth Knowing
Christian Living
How Christians Can Bring Positive Change to America
Christian Living
For Everything There is a Season
Christian Living
What is the Lord Building in Your Life Right Now?
Christian Living
Jesus Never Fails
Christian Living
Anna Spafford Part 1