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Theology

Complicit Spiritual Warfare: An Observation from Job

The power of the spoken word can have effects that outlast physical experiences. A few words of encouragement can help us overcome horrendous trials. But…
Culture

Did God Cause Covid-19 in Order to Punish Specific People? | Tough Questions for the Current Crisis Miniseries P1

The Covid-19 Crisis has been the most challenging thing our world collectively has faced since WWII. For many, a part of that challenge has been…
Christian Living

Christmas: The Great Rescue Mission

For much of the culture at large, the true meaning of Christmas is almost totally lost. Most people think of Christmas sentimentally. A recent survey…
Theology
Eschatology of Hope: Time for a New Perspective?
Theology
The Trinity and the Christian Life
Culture
The War on Beth Moore: What Really Shapes Our View of Women Bible Teachers?
Christian Living
Advent: Poverty and Glory
Theology
Finite sins and eternal punishment
Theology
ECCLESIOLOGY 101: The Necessity of the Holy Spirit and the Importance of Prophecy
Culture

The Link: Ahmaud Arbery Killing, COVID-19 Relief Fund, Essential Services & More

"Racial Blind Spots, the Church, and the Killing of Ahmaud Arbery"– CalvaryChapel.com"The Church was pivotal in the creation of many systems that form the backbone…
Culture

The Paris Attacks – God at Work in the Aftermath

On the night of Friday, November 13th, Paris was hit by the worst terrorists attacks since World War II. A team of men rented cars…
Culture

The Link: Contextualizing the Gospel, Real World Questions, When to Stop Studying & More

"PART 2: Worship Leadership, Philosophy and Theology with Scott Cunningham"– CalvaryChapel.com"As we conclude part two of Worship Leadership, Philosophy and Theology, Scott Cunningham, of School…
Christian Living
CGN Shelter In Place Resource List
Culture
The Link: Essential Church, Tim Keller on Racism, CGN Church Relief Fund & More
Culture
Hope in Troubling Times: Peace within the Global Pandemic
Culture
N.T. Wright on Crucifixion, “Eyes That Seen Plenty,” Is God Allowing Suffering & More
Culture
The Link: MLK, The Gospel and 2020, Flesh vs Spirit & More!
Culture
Avoiding the Trap of Conspiracy Theory Christianity
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

Practice Resurrection

Today (this weekend), people worldwide are remembering and celebrating the greatest event in human history- the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead! All human…
Gospel

6 Reasons Why I Believe Jesus is God

There is much debate about who Jesus is. Some believe he was a good man or a great prophet. Others claim he was an angel…
Gospel
A Box with a Lid: The Shared Fate of John Chrysostom and the Gospel
Gospel
Preaching the Gospel (to Myself)
Gospel
What Exactly is Spiritual Thriving?
Christian Living
Evangelism During a Pandemic? – with Joel Turner
Culture
A Conversation on Class, Culture, the Gospel, and Race
Gospel
Three Signs of “Drive-By” Evangelism
Ministry & Leadership

The Crucial Factor for Effective Small Town Ministry

It's hard for me to believe that it’s been over five years since my wife and I moved our family to a small, rural, and…
Gospel

Reframing the Gospel for the Nations That Are Now in Our Neighborhoods Part 1

By God's permission and design, people from around the world now live in my community and have become a part of my day to day…
Ministry & Leadership

Are Altar Calls Biblical

There are some - perhaps many - in the Christian world today who do not think the practice of the altar call is either biblical…
Ministry & Leadership
The Unique Command of the Great Commission: His Glory Among the Nations Part 2
Discipleship
Declaring His Glory Among the Nations: How Are We Doing? Part 1
Ministry & Leadership
True Measure of a Church
Ministry & Leadership
Why Jesus Commands Us to Do the Impossible
Gospel
Reframing the Gospel for the Nations in our Neighborhoods Part 3
Articles
Things That Matter: The Pastor as an Evangelist
Discipleship

Generational Sin?

Have you ever heard a sermon on the devastation caused by “genera­tional sin”? Preachers base their frightening comments on texts like Exodus 20:5: “I, the…
Discipleship

Ten Things Every Calvary Kid Knows

I grew up as a Calvary kid. My first memories are losing my first tooth in the Tape Lending Library, rolling under the pews in…
Christian Living

A Time of Lament

We find ourselves living at a time of great fear, sorrow and disappointment. Many of us are faced with dilemmas that we never expected, like…
Discipleship
Augustine & Disordered Loves
Discipleship
The Wiles of the Devil: Fear
Articles
The Availability of Revival
Discipleship
The Early Church: Trial by Fire
Discipleship
The What and Why of Discipleship
Discipleship
Good Friday: A Good Day for Bad People
Christian Living

Making Sense of the Unfathomable

"When I remember God, then I am disturbed; when I sigh, then my spirit grows faint. Selah. You have held my eyelids open; I am…
Christian Living

Advent: Jesus Our Salvation

The Nativity Is Not Naïveté Christmas has always been one of my favorite holidays. It’s more than the songs, the city lights, or the food.…
Christian Living

Overcoming Obstacles to Having Daily Devotions

In my last post, I offered "Five Suggestions for Effective Daily Devotions." Despite the fact that most believers recognize the benefits, many still struggle to…
Christian Living
The Privilege of Being Home with God
Christian Living
“Sinner” is No Longer Your True Identity
Christian Living
A Letter to the Modern Church
Christian Living
The Dangers of Obeying God Halfway
Christian Living
Jesus Brings (More) Life
Christian Living
The Transforming Power of Grace in Romans 6:1-14