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Having Begun in the Spirit

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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

The Trinity and the Christian Life

"…And truly our fellowship is with the Father and with His Son Jesus Christ" (1 John 1:3). In the last article, I spoke of how…
Theology

ECCLESIOLOGY 101: How the Local Church Lives and Breathes–Praying Alone & Praying Together

In this installment of Ecclesiology 101, we’re going to look at how the local church lives and breathes in relationship to prayer.* Let’s start with…
Theology
Eschatology of Hope: Time for a New Perspective?
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God’s Goodness in the Midst of COVID
Theology
CGN Statement on Women in Ministry Leadership
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The Post-Apostolic Myth
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Crying Out To The Father – A study of God’s Fatherhood
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Advent: Jesus Our Salvation

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Relief for fire victims in Paradise, CA

As Paradise, California, is on the long road to recovery from the traumatic fires this past year, there is an opportunity to support the relief…
Culture

Hope Through the Flame: Facing the Southern California Fires

The Thomas Fire has been roaring to life in the hills near Santa Paula. High winds drove it relentlessly toward Ventura where it burned hundreds…
Culture

The Great Reset or The Great Return

What is the Great Reset? This previously unknown phrase has become commonplace with the events of the last two years. Everyone from comedians like Russell…
Culture
The Link: Michael Behe on COVID-19, CGN – Leading During Covid-19, Help During the Exodus to Online & More
Culture
Should the Church Embrace Kanye West?
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Asbury – A Helpful Perspective From Gavin Ortlund
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The Link: Kanye West, Are Christians Intolerant, Ecclesiology 101 & More
Culture
The Link: Google Searches for Prayer, Church Response to the Virus, Bart Ehrman & More
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Gospel

God and Social Justice

For many Christians, the term “social justice” (or “social gospel”) is a dirty word. A simple study of contemporary Protestant history in America reveals why.…
Gospel

What Exactly is Spiritual Thriving?

Everyone is focused on improving themselves during the COVID-19 crisis, but how does that work spiritually? Most people think of adding a lot of spiritual…
Gospel

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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A Tribute to Billy Graham
Gospel
What Jesus Taught on the Way to Gethsemane
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Women Called by God: Helen Roseveare
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Three Thoughts on Effective Short Term Missions
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How is CGN Fostering Missional Life and Ministry?
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Three Reflections on the Power, Hope, and Triumph of Easter

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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…
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The Benefit of Unity at CGN (Psalm 133)

“A SONG OF ASCENTS. OF DAVID. Behold, how good and pleasant it is when brothers dwell in unity! It is like the precious oil on…
Ministry & Leadership

Are Elder Boards Biblical? – A Historical/Scriptural Perspective

When looking for a New Testament model for church leadership in the early church, we find a plurality of elders. Nowhere in the New Testament…
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Three Thoughts on Effective Short Term Missions
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Having Begun in the Spirit
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Things That Matter Panel Discussion: The Pastor as a Student
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The Unique Command of the Great Commission: His Glory Among the Nations Part 2
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Women’s Bible Study, Where Are You?
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10-Minute Seminary: Phil Metzger on Church Planting

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Discipleship

The Benefit of Christ as Our Foundation

As music students, we all remember those first exciting and difficult lessons. The overwhelming discomfort and frustration that naturally comes from having someone judge and…
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Iron Sharpening Iron

One often-quoted Bible verse that speaks of the benefit of living in community with other believers comes from Proverbs: “As iron sharpens iron, so a person…
Discipleship

Treasures from a Life Lived Under God’s Word

I grew up at Calvary Chapel of Costa Mesa under the teaching of Pastor Chuck Smith. I didn’t realize at the time how fortunate I…
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C.H. Spurgeon’s Seven Tips for Reading the Bible
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Why We Dream Big
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Counterfeit Christianity: Why Real Worship Costs
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The Power of God’s Word
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Why Mentorship Matters
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A Time of Lament

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In Returning and Rest

God in His creative genius has created a double purpose for some fruit: to protect the seed within it and to nourish the one who…
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My Christmas Theology Was Formed by Bing Crosby

As a child at Christmas, our family crèche was placed in the living room next to a tall, lighted noble fir tree, dripping with ornaments…
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Spiritual Warfare

Yes, I believe that there is a devil out there who prowls around like a roaring lion looking for anyone to eat up. At the…
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Seven Minutes and Seven Years
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Returning to Give Thanks: Learning from the Grateful Leper
Christian Living
How Placing Others First Brings Rest
Christian Living
Experiencing Christ’s Rest
Bible Study
An Ordinary Wedding (John 2:1-11)
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How Do You Measure The Success Of A Worship Service?