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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…
Theology

Unicorns, Lucky Charms & False Prophecy

A few years ago, I had an opportunity to counsel a friend who had received an alleged prophetic word. The prophecy was comically out of…
Discipleship

The Blessings of the Exile

Originally published on Nick’s blog December 8, 2020. Unbelievable News Through the prophet Habakkuk, God spoke to the people of Judah, telling them this: “Look…
Theology
Are the Dead Sea Scrolls Alive?
Theology
FB Live Talk on Creativity & Theology
Theology
The “Good People” Myth
Christian Living
My Christmas Theology Was Formed by Bing Crosby
Theology
Thoughts on the Atoning Sacrifice of Christ
Articles
How Strongholds Threaten a Biblical Worldview
Christian Living

Svieta’s Story: A Refugee’s Story of Overcoming Loss and Finding Community & Purpose

Svieta and her husband Ruslan had two daughters and lived in Mykolaiv, Ukraine. Svieta had a flourishing business as a specialty baker, and her husband…
Culture

Honeymooning at Auschwitz: 4 Reasons I’m Glad I did

Weddings & Gas Chambers Auschwitz might seem like a strange place to visit on a honeymoon trip, but that is exactly where the honeymoon journey…
Culture

The Link: Prayer Around the World, How Pastors Handle Ungathered Worship, Preaching to an Empty Room & More

"How Are Pastors Handling Ungathered Worship?"– Christianity Today"Six church leaders share about their adaptations, innovations, and frustrations as they respond to COVID-19." "Prayer Around the…
Culture
What is Postmodernism, and Why Should we care?
Culture
The Star of Bethlehem in Our Lifetime
Culture
The Link: Lecrae, History of Evangelicalism, Bryan Stevenson & More
Culture
The Link: Hurricane Relief, Unbelieveable? the Conference, Hope Gets the Last Word & More
Culture
Living In The Negative World
Culture
The Link: Update on Hurricane Laura, The First Great Awakening, A Rush of Hope & More
Gospel

What Jesus Taught on the Way to Gethsemane

This article originally appeared on calvarychapel.flywheelsites.com on April 17, 2019. "I am the true vine, and my Father is the Gardener. He cuts off every…
Gospel

Why The Gospel Is Central

In past years there has been a re-emphasis and refocus on the centrality of the gospel. It's easy to notice how many organizations, books, conferences…
Gospel

Advent: The Holy Spirit

Part 3 of 3 * This article is adapted from a series of papers written for Western Seminary. To recap the previous articles in this…
Gospel
What Exactly is Spiritual Thriving?
Culture
A Tribute to Billy Graham
Gospel
The Gospel – How You Say it, Matters
Gospel
The Throne Room of God – Comfort for a Troubled World
Gospel
The King’s Crown
Gospel
Church Planting Like Skateboarding
Christian Living

The Ultimate Missionary Care Package (Part 2 of 2)

We have been packing the ultimate missionary care package together. The first step was learning what to pack in your heart. The next section is…
Ministry & Leadership

Do you know your lane? Do you know your Lord?

Recently I had the opportunity to meet with dozens of Calvary pastors from around the country in New York City for a special time of…
Ministry & Leadership

The Role of a Worship Leader

A lump was forming in my throat. My eyes were wide. I had thought about this moment so many times. Was it really here? I…
Gospel
Seven Moments That Demonstrate Global Missions Matter
Ministry & Leadership
Five Ways to Build a Team If You Are Planting a Church Alone
Announcements
CGN Church Relief Fund Update
Ministry & Leadership
Three Reasons Strong Partnerships Make Flourishing Ministries
Ministry & Leadership
Cultivate 2020
Ministry & Leadership
The Power of Preaching Mentorships
Discipleship

Let’s Talk About Your Marriage

I’m concerned about your marriage. I’m not suggesting that anything is wrong with it, but I do know that sometimes marriage issues sneak up on…
Christian Living

A Fresh Approach to Daily Devotions

It may be necessary to vary daily devotionals to preempt the inevitable rut that ensues from a consistent routine. It’s important to maintain daily reading…
Discipleship

The Wiles of the Devil: Fear

Another of the devil’s wiles is the use of fear tactics. He threatens evil consequences upon those who would trust and obey the Lord. When…
Discipleship
Take Courage: A Meditation on Acts 23:11
Discipleship
Calvary Chapel Worship Leaders Conference 2019
Christian Living
Partaking of God’s Word but Spiritually Starving: The Criticality of Meditation
Discipleship
How Did I Become Spiritually Paralyzed?
Discipleship
The What and Why of Discipleship
Discipleship
Our Father Knows What We Need
Christian Living

Blessing & Humility from Psalm 1

We have looked at what it means to be blessed, and how much better that is than being happy. We want to connect with blessing.…
Christian Living

“The Powers of Darkness & the People of God”

We live in a world which is influenced and partially controlled by powerful, malignant spirit beings. The purpose of these forces of spiritual darkness is…
Christian Living

Vital Principles for Healthy Relationships

"You shall go... and take a wife for my son Isaac.” Genesis 24:4 Relationships are a key part of life. Healthy relationships lead to a…
Christian Living
Why Do We Suffer?
Christian Living
Herzl, Dreyfus, and Antisemitism Today
Christian Living
Making Sense of the Unfathomable
Christian Living
Three Easy Ways to Make People into Projects—Part 2
Christian Living
The Purpose of Life in a Secular Age
Christian Living
How Does a Believer Follow Jesus?