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Theology

Walking Wisely in a Moral Minefield: Thoughts on the Live-Action Beauty and the Beast

Once again controversy rages over a film. This time, a beloved children’s classic, Beauty and the Beast. Disney Studios' live-action film “updates” the tale with…
Theology

The Inspiration of the Bible

What Is Inspiration?When we say the Bible is inspired we normally don't mean it in the same way we might say that Shakespeare was inspired…
Theology

FB Live Talk on Creativity & Theology

FB Live Discussion Enjoy this FB Live discussion with Thomas Terry, Scott Cunningham and J. Ryan Lister on creativity & theology, upcoming Canvas Conference and…
Culture
Warnings About Progressive Christianity (Repost from Can I Say That?)
Theology
Defending Trinitarianism
Theology
Thoughts on the Atoning Sacrifice of Christ
History & Holidays
A Christian Perspective on Purim
Theology
A Look at Authorial Intent in the Bible
Discipleship
Tonic Masculinity (Titus 2:2)
Culture

God’s Goodness in the Midst of COVID

Monday, May 11, began a new chapter in France's struggle with the Coronavirus. The time of confinement is transitioning into renewed activity. Many people are…
Calvary Chapel

A Few Thoughts on the Jesus Revolution Film

Jesus Revolution has taken Hollywood by storm. The Lionsgate production has broken box office records, becoming the company’s highest-grossing movie since 2019, at well above…
Culture

Hope for America, Stop Praying for Stuff, Five Keys to Effective Preaching & More

"The Hope for America is the Church"– Thinke"Do we want to see our land healed? God is saying, 'It starts with My people.' Christians need…
Culture
The Early Church: Catering to the Culture?
Christian Living
Fear, Faith & The Coronavirus
Culture
Tribute to J.I. Packer
Culture
A Film Review: “Annihilation”
Culture
The Link: Update on Hurricane Laura, The First Great Awakening, A Rush of Hope & More
Culture
Government Intimidation of Pastors in Houston Texas? A Christian Response
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.…
Discipleship

The Church & Victims of Depression

The phone rang at 2am again. I knew who it was before answering. In recent weeks, Anita (not her real name) often called in the…
Gospel

What Jesus Taught on the Way to Gethsemane

This article originally appeared on calvarychapel.flywheelsites.com on April 17, 2019. "I am the true vine, and my Father is the Gardener. He cuts off every…
Gospel
Mecca Moslems vs. Medina Moslems
Gospel
Persecution Will End
Gospel
The Throne Room of God – Comfort for a Troubled World
Gospel
Returning to the Gospel on Reformation Day
Gospel
A Box with a Lid: The Shared Fate of John Chrysostom and the Gospel
Gospel
Reframing the Gospel for the Nations That Are Now in Our Neighborhoods Part 1
Ministry & Leadership

Pastor, Are You Really Speaking the Language of Your Community

Words are powerful. They give meaning and value and relay a variety of information and ideas to the listener. Words are the building blocks of…
Ministry & Leadership

Best of Series: David Guzik on Bible Study,

Enjoy this episode of “Things That Matter” as Pastor David Guzik talks with Pastor Brian Brodersen on Bible exposition, studying the scriptures and Bible commentaries.…
Culture

How to Help Victims of Sex Trafficking

Editors note: The CGN team wanted to take this opportunity to introduce our audience to Tommy Green and his organization "Run Against Traffic," which does…
Ministry & Leadership
The Success of Succession: When Church Leaders Are Pressed to Compromise
Ministry & Leadership
Placing Jesus Christ Above Our Own Rights
Discipleship
Sermon-Based Small Groups: Making Disciples in Small Groups with Expository Preaching
Discipleship
Healing From Burnout
Ministry & Leadership
Ten Ways the Word of God Wins Our Hearts
Discipleship
Take Courage: A Meditation on Acts 23:11
Discipleship

Five Points on Our Need for Community

It is an interesting time that we live in. People are more connected than they have ever been yet more isolated than ever as well.…
Discipleship

Does Love-Fueled Ministry Exist?

My start in ministry was unexpected. I'm the son of a church-planting pastor. My childhood memories consist of awkward church people, financial struggles and a…
Discipleship

The Early Church: How Christianity Revolutionized Work Ethic

One of the most powerful evidences of a vibrant relationship with Jesus Christ is the fruit that is produced in our lives—the practical outworking of…
Discipleship
Why We Dream Big
Discipleship
The Wiles of the Devil
Discipleship
Intentional Relational Leadership: How to Develop Leaders in Real Life
Discipleship
Calvary Chapel Needs Scholars
Discipleship
What I Should Expect from My Church Part 2
Articles
The Availability of Revival
Christian Living

When God Has Another Plan

The pain got worse, as all my gym friends surrounded me on the ground, and I heard one of them whisper to the other, “Oooh,…
Christian Living

Five Reasons for Community in 2022

Just when people started coming back to church… Omicron. How many more Greek letters will we go through? As a pastor of a local Church,…
Christian Living

Husband of the Year: What It Means to Be a Servant

I recently returned from a trip to Israel, where I led worship for a church tour! It was a super full trip, but always such…
Christian Living
Embracing Fellowship in Everyday Life
Christian Living
Home for Christmas: Pondering the Gospel this Advent Season
Christian Living
Four Ingredients for a Gospel Glued Family
Christian Living
How to Be a Good American Christian: 7 Keys for Balancing Patriotism & Faith
Christian Living
Weapons of this Warfare: Facing the Strongholds of Social Media
Christian Living
The Surprising Wonders of God our Good Father