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Theology

Christ Above Psychology: Putting Social Science in Its Rightful Place

Critical Thinking Is Biblical The second missionary journey of Paul was catalyzed in part by the decision of the church in Israel to allow gentile…
Gospel

The Throne Room of God – Comfort for a Troubled World

A Grand Vision There are only a few places in the Bible that present us with a vision of the throne room of God. These…
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…
Theology
Five Points on the Mission Statement of a Christ Follower
Christian Living
The Early Tree
Discipleship
Gossip & The Gospel
Christian Living
Diving Deeper into Doubts and Questions
Theology
Pitfalls of Dispensationalism
Theology
Who Do You Say I Am?
Culture

Challenges with Medical Marijuana: Treatment of Pain or Excuse for Pleasure?

Evidence to support the medical benefits of smoking marijuana for the treatment of pain has become a challenge for many Christians. Our culture has made…
Culture

“The Lord Bless Thee:” Remembering Pastor Chuck

“The LORD bless you and keep you; the LORD make His face to shine upon you, and be gracious unto you; the LORD lift up…
Culture

5 Ways to Re-Center on Jesus When The World Seems Crazy

Aaron & Brian are back together to talk about 5 practical ways to Re-Center ourselves on Jesus (when the world seems crazy.) In all the…
Culture
Pray for California
Culture
The Link: Marijuana, 1,000+ Committed to Christ, Religious Liberty & More
Culture
The Link: Church Response to Sexual Challenges, Bible Thumpers, Young Preachers & More
Culture
The Link: Political Endgame, Junk DNA, Thanksgiving & More
Christian Living
Estrangement is Rising in America: A Christian Response
Culture
The Gospel for the Church After Orlando
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…
Gospel

Mecca Moslems vs. Medina Moslems

Many find it confusing that in some places the Quran encourages peace, and in others it says to “kill the infidels.” The Quran was not…
Gospel

How To Wreck a Sermon: 5 Simple Steps

This is Part Two in a series on "Gospel Centered Preaching". If you missed Part One click here. There are many preaching approaches common in…
Gospel
Reframing the Gospel for the Nations in our Neighborhoods Part 3
Gospel
How is CGN Fostering Missional Life and Ministry?
Gospel
Three Thoughts on Effective Short Term Missions
Gospel
Isaiah 41: Easter and the World
Gospel
6 Reasons Why I Believe Jesus is God
Gospel
Pierced by the Lord: Thoughts on Good Friday
Ministry & Leadership

How is CGN Providing Care and Coaching for Leaders?

The recent years have presented new challenges for pastors and leaders, and many studies are showing that discouragement is at an all time high. Even…
Ministry & Leadership

The Reason God Can Use You

“… I became a minister according to the gift of the grace of God given to me by the effective working of His power” (Ephesians…
Discipleship

Experiencing an Insurrection of Kindness in Your Ministry

Even though I know it comes every year, I find that winter sneaks up on me. Often it’s the holiday season that distracts me. Life…
Christian Living
How to Absorb That Blow of Criticism
Ministry & Leadership
Three Benefits of Seeing Christ in the Old Testament
Ministry & Leadership
Co-laborers or Competition? Calvary Chapel & Other Church Planting Movements
Christian Living
Real Hope for the Depressed Soul – Part 3
Ministry & Leadership
Pastor, Are You Really Speaking the Language of Your Community
Christian Living
God Equips You for Your Ministry: Welsh Missionary John Jenkins
Discipleship

Belle Patrick: A Kind of Missionary

Perhaps you have heard of reluctant missionaries and pioneer missionaries, but have you ever heard of “a kind of missionary?” This was Patrick Collinson’s description…
Discipleship

Rightly Ordered Nostalgia: Celebrating the Past While Embracing the Future

In a small town in southeastern Idaho, a middle-aged man was sitting on his front porch talking and reminiscing about the past with his nephew.…
Christian Living

How to Be a Good American Christian: 7 Keys for Balancing Patriotism & Faith

1. We Are Dual CitizensGod says that believers in Jesus Christ have citizenship in heaven (Philippians 3:20, Ephesians 2:19) and He told us to be…
Culture
Church Van E04-Tony Clark Part 1
Discipleship
The Early Church: Trial by Fire
Discipleship
Vocation and Calling According to the Reformers
Discipleship
Let’s Talk About Your Marriage
Discipleship
Why I’m Called to Serve My City
Discipleship
The Value of Being with God Before Doing His Work
Christian Living

Sarah Yardley

Sarah Yardley: Today we are delighted to have with us “live, in person,” our very own Sarah Yardley! Born and raised in Southern California, Sarah…
Christian Living

Eliza Davis George

Eliza Davis George (1879-1979): Eliza Davis George may be one of the most remarkable women you haven’t heard of! As the daughter of former slaves,…
Christian Living

3 Keys to Create Margin for What Matters Most

One of the values of our local church is “We create margin for what matters most.” We have observed, discovered, and experienced that life is…
Christian Living
When Our Hearts Break
Christian Living
How Do You Handle Betrayal?
Christian Living
Authentic Christianity: Wired for Ekklesia
Christian Living
Am I Walking in the Spirit?
Christian Living
Five Obstacles to Christ’s Rest
Christian Living
Four Ingredients for a Gospel Glued Family