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Theology

A Study in the Book of Hebrews: The Centrality of Jesus

We aren't sure exactly who wrote the book of Hebrews. Some say it was Paul the apostle, but that is doubtful. Others say Barnabas—or because…
Theology

Are the Dead Sea Scrolls Alive?

Dominick Hernández will be a workshop speaker at the 2017 CCCM Pastors & Leaders Conference on June 26-29. For more information, please visit the website.…
Christian Living

5 Reasons We Need the Old Testament

It seems that no matter how much nuanced hinting or explicit declaration happens in churches, people still stumble over the question of “Do we need…
Podcasts
Does God Cause Evil and Suffering? – ft Gerry Breshears and John Piper
Discipleship
The Blessings of the Exile
Podcasts
Is God Allowing Suffering Just as Bad as Him Causing It?
Theology
Did Jesus Claim to be God?
Theology
Christ Above Psychology: Putting Social Science in Its Rightful Place
Theology
Sola Fide: Clarifying the Role of Faith in the Gift of Salvation
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…
Christian Living

Vincent under the Starry Night of His Calling

Calling and desire, though close in emotional intensity, aren’t the same thing. I’ve known people come to serve with all the proper credentials, with holy…
Culture

Is Our Gospel too American?

In 1987, Ronald Reagan gave one of his most famous speeches during his presidency. He stood before the Berlin Wall with 45,000 in attendance and…
Christian Living
Cross-Cultural Christianity with Phil Metzger
Culture
Conspiracy Theories and The Gospel
Culture
An Opportunity We Can’t Waste: A Word from Australia Regarding Refugees
Culture
Resettling Refugees: A Few Observations and a Few Questions
Culture
Mayor of a One-Horse Town
Culture
Trafficking Hope with Karl Marx
Gospel

Advent: The Holy Spirit

Part 3 of 3 * This article is adapted from a series of papers written for Western Seminary. To recap the previous articles in this…
Gospel

Why Reaching the Lost Should Cost Us Everything

He said to them, “Whoever desires to come after Me, let him deny himself, and take up his cross, and follow Me. For whoever desires…
Gospel

Reframing the Gospel for the Nations in our Neighborhoods Part 3

When there was no more wine to supply to the guests at a wedding they were attending, Mary approached Jesus and subtly told Him to…
Gospel
To Kill or to Crown Jesus?
Gospel
A Box with a Lid: The Shared Fate of John Chrysostom and the Gospel
Gospel
Contextualizing the Gospel: An Example Set by Jesus
Culture
Tim Keller, the War on Winsomeness, & Responding to the “Negative World.”
Gospel
From Waiting to Witnessing
Gospel
What is “Gospel-Centered Renewal” and What Does It Mean for Life and Ministry?
Ministry & Leadership

Lies Pastors (And Christians) Believe

Few things are as powerful as a lie. In Lies Pastors Believe: 7 Ways to Elevate Yourself, Subvert the Gospel, and Undermine the Church, Dayton Hartman…
Discipleship

What I Should Expect from My Church Part 2

Enjoy the first part of this two part series! While having the wrong expectations from our church can stifle spiritual growth, having the right expectations…
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…
Ministry & Leadership
20 Practices That Will Help You Serve Jesus for a Long Time in One Place
Ministry & Leadership
The Anonymity Of Pastoral Work
Ministry & Leadership
Leaders Are Not Called to Know Everything
Ministry & Leadership
Calvary Global Network: Points on Successful Church Planting
Ministry & Leadership
Sailing into Stormy Seas
Announcements
Announcement About CGN Media
Culture

Be the Change You Wish to See in the Church

If you spend any amount of time online or on social media, you are likely aware of the global microscope that is currently examining the…
Discipleship

How to Respond when You become a Public Piñata

Jesus said that the servant is not above the master, and if our Master is Jesus, then we should expect to be both criticized and…
Discipleship

Mary Magdelene’s Perspective on Christ’s Resurrection

A historical fiction: The agony of the moment was of the severest variety. I was in such torment. I'd been tormented by demons before, but…
Discipleship
Unity, Love, and Social Action
Discipleship
Good Fear / Bad Fear — Understanding the Difference
Christian Living
Partaking of God’s Word but Spiritually Starving: The Criticality of Meditation
Discipleship
Wake Up To The Story – Resisting Apathy pt.1
Christian Living
The Holy Spirit & Intentionality in Discipleship
Discipleship
Good Friday
Christian Living

Divine Presence and Peace: Unpacking the Aaronic Blessing in Everyday Life

It was 1924 when the Summer Olympic Games were last held in Paris. The world had yet to feel the weight of the Great Depression…
Christian Living

The Reformation Through Jewish Eyes

As the Church prepares to celebrate the 500th anniversary of the Reformation on October 31, 2017, there is much to celebrate. Truly the Reformation has…
Bible Study

The Remedy to DIY Faith (Part 3 of 4)

(This article is part three in a four-part series on legalism and grace. Read articles one and two here.) It was 5pm the night before…
Christian Living
Transcendent Beauty in a Beastly World
Christian Living
Betty Stam: Women Worth Knowing
Christian Living
I Don’t Need You
Christian Living
The Only Dependable Remedy for Life’s Struggles
Christian Living
What If Prayer is Unanswered?
Christian Living
Don’t Fear Loneliness