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Theology

Critiquing Cessationism: The Gifts of the Spirit & the Church Today

In my last post in this series, I tried to offer a valid explanation of cessationism along with the primary points commonly held in support…
Theology

Have You Forgotten the Immutability of God? Part 3

What does it mean to be sanctified? According to Thayer's Greek Lexicon, the definition of sanctification is "consecration" and "purification." God’s children have been secured…
Christian Living

Returning to an Awe-Inspired Perspective in Life and Ministry

I’m finally getting around to reading one of those books I’ve heard quoted by a ton of authors and podcasters, “A Secular Age” by Charles…
Christian Living
8 Principles For Reading The Bible Well (Proverbs 2)
Christian Living
Exchanging Heaven for Here
Theology
Strange Fire Friendly Fire
Christian Living
5 Reasons We Need the Old Testament
Culture
The War on Beth Moore: What Really Shapes Our View of Women Bible Teachers?
Theology
Did Jesus Cast Aside His Deity In The Incarnation?
Culture

Violence and Peace: A Biblical Perspective on Civil Demonstrations

We live in America, in a land where our rights are cherished and valued beyond anything else. They are embedded in our DNA as free…
Culture

Praying for Tim Keller

Seven years ago, my family and I moved from Southern California, where I was a pastor at Calvary Chapel Costa Mesa, to New York City…
Culture

The Link: How Do We Work Toward Racial Equality, Race, Gospel, Justice & More

"How Do We Work Together Towards Racial Equality?"– Salem Baptist Church"Church and evangelical leaders, Brian Brodersen, James Meeks, Ed Stetzer, Laurel Bunker, Charlie Dates and…
Culture
Gathering Together Again: Best Practices for the Church Re-opening
Culture
Challenges with Medical Marijuana: Treatment of Pain or Excuse for Pleasure?
Culture
The Link: Only One Hope for Racial Injustice, Tony Evans Testimony, Conversation on Race & More
Culture
Immigration Lessons from the Gibeonites
Culture
Abortion, Christians, & The Value of a Life (with Ryan Lynn)
Culture
Thoughts on the Sutherland Springs First Baptist Church Shooting
Culture

The Music of Hope and the Gospel

Located in Western Ukraine, the city of Ternopil has been mostly untouched by the Russian invasion. In the midst of the chaos of war, Ternopil…
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

Why The Gospel Is Central

In past years there has been a re-emphasis and refocus on the centrality of the gospel. It's easy to notice how many organizations, books, conferences…
Gospel
The Essentials of Gospel Proclamation
Gospel
How is CGN Fostering Missional Life and Ministry?
Gospel
A Secured Tomb Couldn’t Stop the Resurrected Christ
Culture
A Tribute to Billy Graham
Gospel
God and Social Justice
Gospel
From Pastors to Podcasts
Ministry & Leadership

Six Traits of People Who Should Plant

No other human being will have greater influence in a new church than the church planter. In seeking to determine who should plant, what are…
Ministry & Leadership

Life on Mission: Called, Equipped and Sent Part 1

Looking back at Luke 9:1-17, I want to focus on the flow of the ministry of Jesus in the region of Galilee. His public ministry…
Ministry & Leadership

Women, God Wants to Use You

We have a tradition in the West where the groom carries the bride across the house's threshold on their wedding day. Do you know where…
Culture
The War on Beth Moore: What Really Shapes Our View of Women Bible Teachers?
Ministry & Leadership
How to Give an Altar Call Part 2
Gospel
Proclaiming the Gospel According to Charles Spurgeon
Ministry & Leadership
To Where Are You Called: CCBC Paris Kickoff
Ministry & Leadership
Importing Missions like a Bottle of Coca-Cola
Ministry & Leadership
10 Minute Seminary: Principles for Healthy Pastoral Transitions
Discipleship

4 Keys to Triumph in Trials

Anyone who seeks to represent and serve Christ in the midst of a fallen world shall discover that it’s difficult, to say the least. There…
Articles

The Availability of Revival

Do we see revival taking place today? Before you consider answering such a question, it is important to begin your examination with YOU. On the…
Discipleship

The Power of Humility

When we were kids, we’d play would you rather. Would you rather is a game where you ask each other ridiculous questions and then take…
Discipleship
Youth Ministry
Discipleship
Bridging the Generational Gap in Our Churches
Discipleship
How to Diagnose a Cold Heart Toward God
Discipleship
Good Friday: A Good Day for Bad People
Discipleship
Good Friday
Discipleship
The Wiles of the Devil: Fear
Christian Living

Likes and Dislikes: Jesus’ Opinions on Church

Would it not be "profitable" (2 Timothy 3:16) to make a list of what Jesus "likes and dislikes" about His churches? There is a list…
Christian Living

Does Education Make You Less Dependent on the Holy Spirit?

Editor’s Note: This article was originally published on June 1, 2022. Seminary is Not for Everyone I have known many good pastors who did not…
Christian Living

The Only Dependable Remedy for Life’s Struggles

“A Little Help Please”Psalm 121“Help! I Need Somebody. Help! Not Just Anybody” Lennon & McCartney“Beyond mountains, there are more mountains”Haitian proverb“If God is for us,…
Christian Living
While We Wait: Being the Church During Lockdown
Christian Living
Herzl, Dreyfus, and Antisemitism Today
Christian Living
A Reminder of Grace on a Sunny Day
Christian Living
Vital Principles for Healthy Relationships
Christian Living
Epic Parenting Fails
Christian Living
The Difference Between Imitating and Mimicking and Why It’s Important