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Theology

The Transforming Truth and Grace of Jesus

The Apostle John wrote the words, “For the law was given through Moses, but grace and truth came through Jesus Christ” (John 1:17). The Apostle…
Theology

Four Messy Essential Realities About Grace and Truth

I’ve been a Calvary Chapel pastor for over a quarter century. In the last 25 plus years, I’ve personally observed Pastor Chuck embrace the desire…
Discipleship

Calvary Chapel Needs Scholars

Chuck Smith famously proclaimed that God does not call the trained; he trains the called. Like many Calvary Pastors, I owe much of my ministry…
Culture
The Chosen vs. the Bible: A Closer Look at the Women with Jesus—What Were They Really Doing?
Theology
3 Reasons Dispensationalism has Lost Appeal for Young Leaders
Theology
Comedic Reversal in Paul’s Conversion
Discipleship
Tonic Masculinity (Titus 2:2)
Christian Living
Diving Deeper into Doubts and Questions
Culture
Relating the Gospel to Social Justice
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

How Can We Be A Light In A Politically Divided World? (With Scott Curran) | Tough Questions For The Current Crisis Miniseries P4

2020 has been a politically charged year. Between COVID 19, the upcoming election debates about health and safety vs. rights and religious freedom; and now…
Culture

An Act of Giving One’s Life: Honoring Lieutenant Colonel Arnaud Beltrame

It's not often that we hear stories of heroism on the evening news. More often we have to wait until after the program and turn…
Culture
Christianity & Culture Series: Christianity, Liberty & the Rule of Law
Culture
Robin Williams and Secret Suffering
Culture
The Link: How Do We Work Toward Racial Equality, Race, Gospel, Justice & More
Culture
Disability, Worth, & The Unborn’s Right To Life
Culture
How to Watch “Rings of Power” (As A Christian)
Culture
Prayer Around the World: 24 Hour Live Prayer
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

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

Preaching the Gospel (to Myself)

Over and over again, I discover how easy it is to say the right things, yet how often I must be reminded to live them.…
Gospel
The Gospel in HD: Transformation We Can See
Gospel
Gospel-Based Differentiated Unity
Gospel
The Middle East and the Mission of God
Gospel
The Gospel – How You Say it, Matters
Gospel
Knowing God
Gospel
How is CGN Fostering Missional Life and Ministry?
Ministry & Leadership

Critical Elements of Biblical Preaching Part 3

Recently I wrote a short piece describing what I believe is an important part of being a good expository preacher or teacher - the ability…
Ministry & Leadership

When Good Men Separate

“Then after some days Paul said to Barnabas, ‘Let us now go back and visit our brethren in every city where we have preached the…
Ministry & Leadership

Ukraine Relief Workers Conference

One of the things CGN exists to do, is to provide care and coaching for those in ministry leadership. How do we help people to…
Ministry & Leadership
Women in Ministry: What CGN Churches Believe
Discipleship
Keep It Simple, Saint!
Ministry & Leadership
Things That Matter: Preachers Need to Laugh
Ministry & Leadership
20 Practices That Will Help You Serve Jesus for a Long Time in One Place
Ministry & Leadership
Missions Conference 2020: The Church That God Plants
Gospel
Reframing the Gospel for the Nations in our Neighborhoods Part 3
Discipleship

Quiet Time in a Garbage Dump

I dropped the kids off at school in the nick of time, as usual. Looking at the clock, I realized I had a hour-and-a-half to…
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

How Did I Become Spiritually Paralyzed?

I do suppose, and I pray my deduction is accurate, that you and I desire to live within the beautiful refreshment received through our personal…
Discipleship
Intentional Relational Leadership: How to Develop Leaders in Real Life
Discipleship
Youth Ministry
Discipleship
Are We Reluctant Obeyers?
Christian Living
Should a Pastor Ever Say No When You Ask for Help?
Christian Living
I Don’t Need You
Discipleship
The Saturday Before the Dawn of Hope
Christian Living

Anna Spafford Part 1

Anna Spafford (1842-1923): While we have talked about many exemplary and admirable women worth knowing, every now and then it’s good to look at the…
Bible Study

An Introduction to Eternity Now: Discovering Eternal Life with Daily Readings through Philippians by Bradley Hall

People often wonder what eternal life is like. What will we do in eternity and where will we be? When Jesus prayed for His disciples,…
Christian Living

Is God Needy? Why God Insists that We Love & Trust Him

I listen to podcasts. It’s a great way to maximize my time while doing other things like driving, working-out, and cleaning around the house. While…
Christian Living
The Necessity of Applying the Gospel to My Own Heart
Christian Living
How to Stay Free in Christ
Bible Study
Grace Has the Final Word (Part 1 of 4)
Christian Living
It’s Not About What You Ought to Do
Christian Living
Elisabeth Elliot Part 1
Christian Living
Prayer: An Instrument of God’s Judgment