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Parenting, Perseverance, and God’s Love

Amongst the many well-wishes when our first son was born in 2015 was a consistent message that slowly but surely, “You will now come to…
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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…
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Complicit Spiritual Warfare: An Observation from Job

The power of the spoken word can have effects that outlast physical experiences. A few words of encouragement can help us overcome horrendous trials. But…
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The Gifts: Defined and Referenced
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Missional Ecclesiology: What Is The Role Of The Church In The Mission Of God? – With Kellen Criswell
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An Excerpt from “Images & Idols: Creativity for the Christian Life”
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Disagreeing Agreeably About Soteriological Issues
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Did God Cause Covid-19 in Order to Punish Specific People? | Tough Questions for the Current Crisis Miniseries P1

The Covid-19 Crisis has been the most challenging thing our world collectively has faced since WWII. For many, a part of that challenge has been…
Culture

Are Christian Refugees Here to Provide Guidance for the American Church?

When I pastored in Phoenix a few years ago, my assistant pastor was from a Middle Eastern country and a number of our church members…
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…
Culture
Injustice, Deconstruction, & El Roi
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What Preachers Can Learn from Vin Scully
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Why Wait for Marriage, CA and Covid Restrictions, Mental Health & More
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Ministering in Ukraine During the War: How God is Working & How to Pray
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Christianity & Culture Series: Classical Music and Christianity
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Pelagian Racism: A Lesson from Church History

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The Bible is About Jesus

Pilgrim Benham is a contributor of the Expositors Collective, a growing network of pastors, leaders and laypeople, which exists to equip, encourage and mentor the…
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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…
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Knowing God

Originally published on Feb 17, 2014   "What were we made for? What aim should we set ourselves in life? What is the best thing…
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Three Reflections on the Power, Hope, and Triumph of Easter
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Injustice, Deconstruction, & El Roi
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Peace on Earth
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The King’s Crown
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A Secured Tomb Couldn’t Stop the Resurrected Christ
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Advent: The Holy Spirit

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Is Bible College Right For You?

“If theological education will increase your power for Christ, is it not your duty to gain that added power? Never say you are losing time…
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Critical Elements of Biblical Preaching Part 3

Recently I wrote a short piece describing what I believe is an important part of being a good expository preacher or teacher - the ability…
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Bridging the Divide Between the Big Church and the Small Church

There is an unspoken divide within the church today, and that is between the big church and the small church. This divide is unspoken because…
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Introducing the Temporary Tenants Podcast
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Things That Matter Panel Discussion: The Pastor as a Student
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A Calvary Chapel Perspective on Preaching

From the very beginning of Christianity the disciples of Jesus gathered for worship, prayer, community, evangelism, and the reading and teaching of God’s Word. It…
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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…
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How to Diagnose a Cold Heart Toward God

It is helpful as a continual practice to ask God to show us the true condition of our hearts. Paul challenges believers at least three…
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Weighing God Down
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Take Courage: A Meditation on Acts 23:11
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Be the Change You Wish to See in the Church
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Four Reasons to Love God and Your Neighbor
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The Blessings of the Exile

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Five Reasons to go to Small Groups AND Main Services

Some of us like the intimacy of a small community group gathering. Others like the experience and dynamic of a larger gathering associated with weekend…
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Outward Appearance

“…the Lord said to Samuel, “Do not look on his appearance or on the height of his stature, because I have rejected him. For the…
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Be Supremely in Love with Jesus

Have you ever been in love? Have you experienced compelling, intense, strong feelings or emotions for someone? Have you yearned to spend time with someone…
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How Good is Your Shepherd?
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How Jesus Treats Women Struggling with Sexual Sin
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Husband of the Year: What It Means to Be a Servant
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Finding Life When Everything Points to Death
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Revival Birthed by Radical Prayer
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God’s Will: Hitting the Bulls-eye