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Theology

The Hope of Israel

To all whose world was turned upside down October 7, 2023, there is Hope. Who Is the Messiah? While traveling in Israel awhile back, I…
Theology

The Purpose Of Sex: Homosexuality And The Bible

Over the past several years there is not a more controversial subject in the Christian community than homosexuality and how believers should regard it. Perhaps…
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…
Articles
How Strongholds Threaten a Biblical Worldview
History & Holidays
Passover and the Cup of Redemption: A Journey from Slavery to Freedom
Theology
When We Like God, But Don’t Know Jesus
Christian Living
Advent: Jesus Our Salvation
Christian Living
Christmas: The Great Rescue Mission
Culture
Does God Punish The World With Pandemics & Natural Disasters? Part 2 Miniseries
Culture

The Link: Michael Behe on COVID-19, CGN – Leading During Covid-19, Help During the Exodus to Online & More

"Michael Behe on COVID-19, Chloroquine, Malaria and the Edge of Evolution"– Discovery Institute"On this episode of ID the Future, biochemist Michael Behe and host Andrew…
Culture

The Longest Hatred – Why Antisemitism Persists

On October 27, 2018, during Sabbath worship services at the Tree of Life Synagogue in Pittsburgh, a gunman entered the premises and opened fire indiscriminately…
Culture

Mission Drift, Political Extremes, and Wisdom in the Negative World – Mike Doyle

To listen to the podcast, click below. In a cultural moment that is growing hostile towards the Church, it's becoming easier than ever for Christians…
Culture
A Word for Christians in a Politically Divided Culture
Culture
Update on Hurricane Laura
Culture
The Link: Kobe Bryant, CGN Local Connectors, Serbia Migrants & More
Culture
Is Your Culture Post-Christian or Pre-Revival?
Culture
The Link: C.S. Lewis’ Last Written Word, Darwin Apostasy, Pro Skater Story & More
Culture
Christianity & Culture Series: Science and Christianity
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,…
Culture

Injustice, Deconstruction, & El Roi

In the 2001 cult classic Zoolander, Will Farrell plays Mugatu, the movie’s antagonist. This evil villain of the fashion world, who intends to use male…
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
This is the Way: The Mandalorian and Ancient Creedal Christianity
Gospel
The Gospel – How You Say it, Matters
Gospel
Contextualizing the Gospel: An Example Set by Jesus
Gospel
Why The Gospel Is Central
Gospel
Why Reaching the Lost Should Cost Us Everything
Christian Living
Weapons of this Warfare: Facing the Strongholds of Social Media
Ministry & Leadership

The Key to Staying the Course

The term "stay the course" was an old nautical term of navigation meaning "to continue in the proper direction." It was later used by Winston…
Ministry & Leadership

Four Ways to be Commissioned in the City

The CGN International Conference is focusing on this year's theme, "Commissioned: Urban Ministry in a Post-Everything World," on June 24-27, 2019. Visit cgn.calvarychapel.flywheelsites.com for more…
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 Crucial Factor for Effective Small Town Ministry
Culture
Why Jordan Peterson Matters
Ministry & Leadership
Organic vs Strategic Church Planting
Ministry & Leadership
When She leads Podcast – Developing or Revamping a Women’s Ministry
Christian Living
Would We Call Moses a Team Player Today?
Ministry & Leadership
Working on Unity
Discipleship

Sin and Sympathy: The Temptation of Jesus and Your Battle with Sin

I’m a pastor, and I sin. Some of my biggest failures and bad decisions have been committed after I became a Christian and entered vocational…
Discipleship

God Rejoices to Do Us Good

“And they shall be my people, and I will be their God. I will give them one heart and one way, that they may fear…
Discipleship

Mary Magdelene’s Perspective on Christ’s Resurrection

A historical fiction: The agony of the moment was of the severest variety. I was in such torment. I'd been tormented by demons before, but…
Christian Living
Real Hope for the Depressed Soul – Part 3
Discipleship
Recovering the Lost Art of Conversation
Christian Living
Why Mentorship Matters
Discipleship
Why We Need to Leave a Lasting Legacy for the Next Generation
Discipleship
Lessons in Leadership Part 1: Who is in Charge of Your Church?
Christian Living
The Power of God’s Word
Christian Living

For Everything There is a Season

The Bible tells us in Ecclesiastes that life is made up of seasons: “For everything there is a season, and a time for every matter…
Christian Living

Harriet Tubman: Women Worth Knowing

Harriet Tubman (1820?-1913): Known as the “Moses” of her people, Harriet Tubman was the most famous and most influential “conductor” on the Underground Railroad in…
Christian Living

Eight Navigational Truths When We Disagree With Our Government’s Decisions

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
God Equips You for Your Ministry: Welsh Missionary John Jenkins
Christian Living
Has a Piece of Sin Latched Onto You?
Christian Living
Acts 17, William Shatner, and the Fingerprints of God
Bible Study
Grace Has the Final Word (Part 1 of 4)
Christian Living
How to Trample Three Lies Screaming at You
Christian Living
Robbed of Joy