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History & Holidays

The Mystery of the Cross

The haunting melody of an old hymn echoes in my soul as Resurrection Sunday draws near, its words resonating deeply: “When I survey the wondrous…
Theology

ECCLESIOLOGY 101: How the Local Church Lives and Breathes Led by the Spirit

In the previous article, we learned how the life of each and every believer will be a reflection and expression of the things the Holy…
History & Holidays

Why Jesus Came to Us – An Advent Meditation

“And you know that He was manifested to take away our sins, and in Him there is no sin.” (1 John 3:5)With Advent, we think…
Theology
Missional Ecclesiology: What Is The Role Of The Church In The Mission Of God? – With Kellen Criswell
Culture
Warnings About Progressive Christianity (Repost from Can I Say That?)
Gospel
Advent: The Son
Theology
The Early Church: The Danger Within
Theology
Drifting from Dispensationalism: Addressing the Factors
Theology
The Importance of the Incarnation
Culture

Remember

My grandfather hated mayonnaise. So when my dad and grandfather would get burgers after a hard day’s work in their Unicurve valve factory, the person…
Culture

Prayer Update

Our prayers continue during this season of several natural disasters occurring. Mexico: Yesterday, local time, Mexico was hit with another 7.1 Magnitude earthquake, with 200…
Culture

Christ in Yom Kippur Part 2

Editor’s Note: Editor’s Note: This article was previously published on September 16, 2021. This year (2023), the 10th day of the Jewish month of Tishrei…
Culture
How to Develop a Lifestyle of Thanksgiving That Outlives the Holiday
Culture
What is Revival, Nietzsche Was Right, Harriet Tubman & More
Culture
Young People, Postmodernism, and How It Closes Their Eyes to Truth
Culture
Year-End Review 2019!
Culture
Faith in a Level Zero Culture
Culture
The Music of Hope and the Gospel
Gospel

The Middle East and the Mission of God

Persia in Prophecy As the Middle East conflict has heated up once again, many people are asking whether this is a fulfillment of Bible prophecy.…
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

Advent: The Father

Part 1 of 3 * This article is adapted from a series of papers written for Western Seminary. The celebration of Advent centers around the…
Gospel
What is Gospel Centered Preaching Part 1
Culture
Injustice, Deconstruction, & El Roi
Gospel
Unity Requires Conversation
Culture
A Conversation on Class, Culture, the Gospel, and Race
Gospel
WIN: Jesus is Victorious
Gospel
Why Reaching the Lost Should Cost Us Everything
Ministry & Leadership

How I Develop Church Leaders

“I’m going to use all my tools, my God-given ability, and make the best life I can with it.” - LeBron James A tool to…
Ministry & Leadership

Overcoming Moralism In The Church

Paul wrote something remarkable in 1 Corinthians 2:2: “For I determined not to know anything among you except Jesus Christ and Him crucified”. Paul used…
Gospel

Proclaiming the Gospel According to Charles Spurgeon

THE BOOK A few months ago, I decided to reread Spurgeon's classic work, The Soul Winner. Like most people, my view is that anything Spurgeon…
Announcements
CGN 2020 Annual Report
Gospel
Reframing the Gospel for the Nations in Our Neighborhoods
Ministry & Leadership
The Unique Command of the Great Commission: His Glory Among the Nations Part 2
Ministry & Leadership
Importing Missions like a Bottle of Coca-Cola
Ministry & Leadership
The Cure to Fear – Seeing Beyond Odds & Obstacles
Ministry & Leadership
When Good Men Separate
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…
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

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…
Discipleship
4 Keys to Triumph in Trials
Discipleship
Belle Patrick: A Kind of Missionary
Discipleship
How Vigilant Are You with the Company You Keep?
Discipleship
When God has a Plan
Discipleship
Our Great Creator: A Study in the Book of Genesis
Christian Living
Overcoming Obstacles to Having Daily Devotions
Christian Living

Resources To Help Pastors and Leaders Shepherd People Through Doubt and Deconstruction

Last year, at the CGN International Conference, my friend and colleague Nick Cady and I had the privilege of collaborating to create something we believe…
Christian Living

It’s Not About What You Ought to Do

Sometimes I feel trapped by the all the things I think I ought to do. I ought to do more; I ought to sin less.…
Christian Living

The Joy of the Lord

We all know that Joy is one of the great themes of Christmas, and perhaps you’ve recently (this past Christmas season) heard a sermon or…
Christian Living
Four Promises of God for the Suffering Christian
Christian Living
Florence Nightingale Part 2
Christian Living
Isobel Kuhn: Women Worth Knowing
Christian Living
Betty Stam: Women Worth Knowing
Christian Living
When Christmas Doesn’t Feel Merry: How the Real Story Meets Us in Every Season
Christian Living
February Resolve: Five Ways to Keep Going