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Culture

The Dangers of Postmodernism

Postmodernism may be today’s common thinking, but is that a good thing? In this episode, Brian and Aaron push past the facade of freedom postmodernism…
History & Holidays

A Christian Perspective on Purim

Editor’s Note: Dr. Hernandez’s article was previously published on March 13, 2017. This year (2024), Purim takes place from sundown March 23 to nightfall on…
Theology

The Early Church: The Danger Within

Christians often say that whenever a great work of God or a move of the Holy Spirit is taking place, there are sure to be…
Culture
Does God Punish The World With Pandemics & Natural Disasters? Part 2 Miniseries
Christian Living
Advent: Jesus Our Salvation
Theology
The God I Won’t Believe In: Facing Nine Common Barriers To Embracing Christianity
Christian Living
Diving Deeper into Doubts and Questions
Gospel
The Throne Room of God – Comfort for a Troubled World
Theology
The Balance Between the Spiritual & Physical World
Culture

Why I Wouldn’t Attend A Same-Sex Wedding

Our culture is in the throes of dealing with same-sex marriage, both legally and relationally. There’s a good chance many of us will soon face…
Culture

Young People, Postmodernism, and How It Closes Their Eyes to Truth

In this episode, Aaron and Brian explore the way that postmodern thinking is currently effecting young people. As two former youth pastors, we have a…
Culture

The Early Church: How Christianity Revolutionized the Depravity of Roman Culture

Enjoy part two of this series on the Early Church! Also, read the first part on "How Christianity Revolutionized the Sanctity of Life" One of…
Culture
The Bahamas: Hurricane Relief
Culture
Engaging with Real Deconstruction: A look at Exvangelical memes – With Dominic Done!
Culture
Ministering in Ukraine During the War: How God is Working & How to Pray
Culture
What is Postmodernism, and Why Should we care?
Culture
A Certain Kingdom & Political Uncertainty
Culture
Johnny Cash: Redemption of an American Icon
Gospel

Isaiah 41: Easter and the World

As Easter approaches, it makes me consider the way people think about Jesus in the world I live in. I live in Cork, Ireland. Ireland…
Gospel

Gospel-Based Differentiated Unity

I recently went on a missions trip to help out near the Ukrainian border of Poland. Though brief, my experience was life-enriching. It also brought…
Gospel

6 Reasons Why I Believe Jesus is God

There is much debate about who Jesus is. Some believe he was a good man or a great prophet. Others claim he was an angel…
Culture
A Tribute to Billy Graham
Gospel
Why Reaching the Lost Should Cost Us Everything
Gospel
The Throne Room of God – Comfort for a Troubled World
Culture
A Conversation on Class, Culture, the Gospel, and Race
Gospel
What Jesus Taught on the Way to Gethsemane
Gospel
Friends Not Foes
Discipleship

Experiencing an Insurrection of Kindness in Your Ministry

Even though I know it comes every year, I find that winter sneaks up on me. Often it’s the holiday season that distracts me. Life…
Christian Living

Preaching for a Price: The High Cost of Tainted Motives

My first job was at Calvary Chapel Costa Mesa. I filed invoices, filled paper in copy machines, and learned the ins and outs of data…
Christian Living

Real Hope for the Depressed Soul – Part 3

This is part 3 of a 3 part series. You can find part 1 and part 2 here: Part 1 Part 2 (Originally published on…
Ministry & Leadership
The Key to Discerning the Will of God
Ministry & Leadership
Preaching Is an Act of Persuasion
Christian Living
Be Faithful to Your Calling
Ministry & Leadership
4 Words that Will Transform Your Church
Ministry & Leadership
Every Sermon Should Have A Purpose And A Point
Christian Living
The Holy Spirit & Intentionality in Discipleship
Discipleship

Are We Reluctant Obeyers?

Often, everyday life reminds us of great truths. Last summer, when I was in Washington, I was driving my dad’s pickup truck with a 35-foot…
Discipleship

Seven Ways to Become a Person of God

"And the woman said to Elijah, 'Now I know that you are a man of God, and that the word of the LORD in your…
Christian Living

The Power of God’s Word

James 1:21-25 teaches one of the most important goals of spending time in God’s Word—we should seek to be changed by it. This passage compares…
Discipleship
Why Zeal for Jesus is Important
Discipleship
Worship & Discipleship
Discipleship
Unity, Love, and Social Action
Culture
Church Van E04-Tony Clark Part 1
Discipleship
Intentional Relational Leadership: How to Develop Leaders in Real Life—Part 2
Discipleship
Let’s Talk About Your Marriage
Christian Living

Content In Christ Alone – Contentment In The Midst Of Quarantine (Pt 2)

What does scripture say about contentment? How can we find contentment in Jesus alone? And how can we be satisfied when God changes our plans?…
Christian Living

A Cure for Apathy

  “The angel of the LORD appeared to him in a blazing fire from the midst of a bush; and he looked, and behold, the…
Christian Living

5 Practical Ways to Battle Sin

Christians are free from sin’s rule, but not from its attempts to regain control. The battle that exists inside all of us, between sin and…
Christian Living
Is God Needy? Why God Insists that We Love & Trust Him
Christian Living
A Paradigm for Christian Education
Christian Living
The Good Kind of Lack
Christian Living
Granny Brand: Women Worth Knowing
Christian Living
Five Reasons to go to Small Groups AND Main Services
Christian Living
Hannah, Sarah, and Hagar: A Brief Study in Character Analogy