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  • Going On To Maturity Part 1
    on December 11, 2025 at 8:00 am

    Hebrews 6

  • Holy Boldness! Part 2
    on December 11, 2025 at 8:00 am

    1 Kings 17:1-6

  • Keeping Your Spiritual Senses Sharp Part 2
    on December 10, 2025 at 8:00 am

    Hebrews 5:11-14

  • Keeping Your Spiritual Senses Sharp Part 1
    on December 9, 2025 at 8:00 am

    Hebrews 5:11-14

  • Twyla Ludwig Part 2
    on December 9, 2025 at 8:00 am

    From the time Twyla Ludwig received Jesus at age eleven until she left for Africa with her husband and children in 1927, she knew she was called to be a missionary. Twyla learned early on to meet every obstacle, hardship, and […]

  • Can we make disciples in the Heavy Metal community? Jarrod Butler
    on December 8, 2025 at 12:00 pm

    SummaryIn this engaging conversation, Jarrod Butler shares his journey from a life steeped in heavy metal and witchcraft to a profound faith in Christ. He discusses the unique dynamics of the Christian heavy metal community, the […]

  • Resting in the Lord Part 1
    on December 8, 2025 at 8:00 am

    Hebrews 4:12-16

  • The Priest Upon the Throne Part 1
    on December 5, 2025 at 8:00 am

    Hebrews 4:14-16

  • The Word of God: Living and Powerful Part 1
    on December 4, 2025 at 8:00 am

    Hebrews 4:12

  • Holy Boldness! Part 1
    on December 4, 2025 at 8:00 am

    1 Kings 17:1-6

  • S7.E13 | Hope
    on December 3, 2025 at 12:43 pm

    Episode 13 | Hope Leadership Lesson with Mike Bonomo Pastor Mike Bonomo, leader of Refuge Recovery a ministry of Refuge Calvary Chapel in Huntington Beach, CA , shares the story of how God set him free from addiction through the power […]

  • Magnifying What Matters
    on December 3, 2025 at 12:00 pm

    In this Advent episode, we step into Mary’s song - the Magnificat - one of the most profound and disruptive prayers in Scripture. Luke 1:46–56 becomes our guide as we explore why this young woman’s words have shaped centuries of […]

  • A Rest for the People of God Part 1
    on December 3, 2025 at 8:00 am

    Hebrews 4:1-13

  • Twyla Ludwig Part 1
    on December 2, 2025 at 8:00 am

    From the time Twyla Ludwig received Jesus at age eleven until she left for Africa with her husband and children in 1927, she knew she was called to be a missionary. Twyla learned early on to meet every obstacle, hardship, and […]

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Evidence for the Resurrection: Is Easter Just More of the Same?

It has been said that “the resurrection of Christ is the capstone in the arch of Christianity, if it is removed Christianity crumbles.” Indeed, Paul…
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Communion Is a Family Affair

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Asbury – A Helpful Perspective From Gavin Ortlund
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What Does It Mean to Teach “the Whole Counsel of God”?
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He Became Poor For Us (2 Corinthians 8:9)
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Exchanging Heaven for Here
Culture
God’s Goodness in the Midst of COVID
Theology
The Balance Between the Spiritual & Physical World
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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

How to Develop a Lifestyle of Thanksgiving That Outlives the Holiday

There is no difficulty in finding things to gripe and complain about. Have you noticed? However, it takes a transformed perspective, an act of the…
Culture

The Link: Political Correctness in the Church, Evangelism Formation, Finding God in A-Level Politics & More

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Culture
Christ in Yom Kippur Part 2
Culture
The Link: Church Response to Sexual Challenges, Bible Thumpers, Young Preachers & More
Culture
Are Christian Refugees Here to Provide Guidance for the American Church?
Culture
Evan Wickham: Hope for Doubters & Deconstructionists
Culture
Violence and Peace: A Biblical Perspective on Civil Demonstrations
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A September 11th Tribute
Gospel

What is CGN Doing to Help Churches in Practical Ways?

What is CGN doing to help churches in practical ways, including finances, pastoral coaching, and other resources? In this episode, I speak with Kellen Criswell…
Culture

A Response To Jordan Peterson from a Protestant Christian Pastor

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Church Planting Like Skateboarding

In the Protestant West, we’ve come to see church planting as a mainstream activity for Christians. But I wonder. As we enter an area with…
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Preaching the Gospel (to Myself)
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The Throne Room of God – Comfort for a Troubled World
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Persecution Will End
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Gospel
Don’t Underestimate the Power of the Gospel
Gospel
Pierced by the Lord: Thoughts on Good Friday
Culture

The War on Beth Moore: What Really Shapes Our View of Women Bible Teachers?

A few years ago, I ran afoul of some pastors in my tribe for allowing a woman to teach to an audience of both women…
Discipleship

Worship & Discipleship

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Ministry & Leadership

6 Steps for Successfully Following Christ

“You shall walk after the Lord your God and fear Him, and keep His commandments and obey His voice; you shall serve Him and hold…
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Five Biblical Keys to Managing Your Day for God’s Glory
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The Ultimate Missionary Care Package (Part 2 of 2)
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Proclaiming the Gospel According to Charles Spurgeon
Culture
Stetzer Leadership Podcast
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Church Planting in Another Country.
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Are Elder Boards Biblical? – A Historical/Scriptural Perspective
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In my last post I wrote about "Eight Reasons Why Believers Have Daily Devotions." In this article, I’d like to write about how we actually…
Discipleship

Good Fear/Bad Fear – Understanding the Difference

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Why I’m Called to Serve My City

I decided to run for a seat on the Oxnard City Council in the recent midterm elections, after it became clear that was what God’s…
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A Time of Lament
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Family Before Ministry: Four Points for Maintaining Healthy Balance
Discipleship
Lessons I Learned from Marilyn’s Cancer
Discipleship
4 Keys to Triumph in Trials
Culture
Be the Change You Wish to See in the Church
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The Power and Role of Just One Color
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How Jesus Treats Women Struggling with Sexual Sin

In my last article, we left off with a few questions to ponder about our view toward lust. Whether we hold any double standards when…
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Finding Peace in Surrender

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Christian Living

“I Can’t Get No Satisfaction:” Consumerism for the Believer

In the West we live in a consumer culture. By nature we are consumers. Let me list just a few of the items we consume…
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Likes and Dislikes: Jesus’ Opinions on Church
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Seven Principles for Cross-Cultural Impact
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Gladys Aylward Part 2: Women Worth Knowing
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Preaching for a Price: The High Cost of Tainted Motives
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Three Easy Ways to Make People into Projects—Part 2
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