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Theology

The Balance Between the Spiritual & Physical World

Twice a month we have a kids club in our neighborhood. As the main teacher, I get to interact with the kids and sharpen my…
Podcasts

Does God Cause Evil and Suffering? – ft Gerry Breshears and John Piper

In this episode, we dive into some dangerous territory: questions about God's sovereignty. The sovereignty of God can be an extremely challenging topic for Christians.…
Theology

Answering Tough Questions about CRT, LGBTQ Issues, and Spiritual Formation.

What do CGN leaders believe about things like Critical Race Theory, or how we should relate to those who identify as LGBTQ? Is talking about…
Christian Living
A Reminder of Grace on a Sunny Day
Christian Living
Jesus Offers A Greater Rest
Theology
Disagreeing Agreeably About Soteriological Issues
Theology
Worship: Participation in the Trinity
Theology
Sola Scriptura: Biblical Authority And The People Of God
Culture
Young People, Postmodernism, and How It Closes Their Eyes to Truth
Culture

Pelagian Racism: A Lesson from Church History

“I don’t hate black people, so I’m not part of the problem. Racism is bad, but it’s an individual sin that some people commit. I’m…
Culture

Five Ways to Protest Like a Christian

The day of “boycott everything” has officially arrived, and America is in protest frenzy. “You stand for a political party I do not like, so…
Culture

The Link: Progressive Christianity, Mental Health, the Death of God & More

"After Sermon Criticizing Wives’ Weight, Pastor Resigns as Moderator of General Baptist Meeting"– The Roys Report"A pastor who preached that 'weight control' by wives is…
Culture
The Link: Calvary Chapel/CGN International Conference, UK Chinese Church Abused, Western Seminary Cohort & More
Culture
Marriage by Design: Understanding the Bible’s Perspective on Homosexuality
Culture
The 75th Anniversary of D-Day
Culture
The Link: Pastor Confesses He’s Tired, Discernment, Attributes of Good Leaders and More
Culture
Responding with Wisdom to the Ferguson Tragedy
Culture
The Link: Billy Graham Statue in U.S. Capitol, CGN International Conference, Biblical Critique of Secular Justice & More
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

The King’s Crown

Good Friday is the day on which some 2,000 years ago Jesus of Nazareth was nailed to a Roman cross just outside the walls of…
Gospel

What is Gospel Centered Preaching Part 1

“Gospel-centered” seems to be a catchphrase these days. Some may say it without really knowing what the term represents. Being gospel-centered is important to our…
Announcements
Announcing The Cultivate Church Planter’s Program
Gospel
From Waiting to Witnessing
Gospel
Persecution Will End
Christian Living
Weapons of this Warfare: Facing the Strongholds of Social Media
Culture
Tim Keller, the War on Winsomeness, & Responding to the “Negative World.”
Gospel
Church Planting Like Skateboarding
Culture

Government Intimidation of Pastors in Houston Texas? A Christian Response

Today I woke up to find a Fox News Opinion piece by Todd Starnes explaining that a group of pastors in Houston, TX have had…
Ministry & Leadership

The Call to be a Pastor’s Wife

Cheryl will be leading a Training Track on women in ministry at the CGN International Conference on June 24-27! Ladies, this will be a great…
Culture

Nick Foles’ Example of Understanding Our Deepest Purpose Part 2

Last Thursday the city of Philadelphia welcomed home, for the first time ever, their Super Bowl champion Philadelphia Eagles. Somewhere between 700,000 and 2,000,000 people…
Christian Living
Having Begun in the Spirit
Ministry & Leadership
The Success of Succession: When Church Leaders Are Pressed to Compromise
Ministry & Leadership
Why Change & Forward Movement are Crucial in Ministry
Ministry & Leadership
What Does CGN Believe about Ecclesiology and Church Government?
Ministry & Leadership
10-Minute Seminary: Phil Metzger on Multi-cultural Ministry
Ministry & Leadership
Six Keys to Developing Disciples
Discipleship

Declaring His Glory Among the Nations: How Are We Doing? Part 1

According to Acts 1:3, from resurrection Sunday until He ascended to heaven, Jesus spent a total of 40 days with the apostles and disciples. Although…
Discipleship

The Way We Repent

I was driving with my sister the other day and made an offhand comment about a situation that was frustrating to me."Man," she said, "at…
Discipleship

Reflecting Grace and Truth

“And the Word became flesh and dwelt among us, and we beheld His glory, the glory as of the only begotten of the Father, full…
Discipleship
7 Reasons You Don’t Want to Skip Church on Sunday
Discipleship
Psalm 134: Making the Choice to Rejoice
Discipleship
How to Defeat Four Giants of Terror
Culture
Doubt and Faith of Our Time
Discipleship
What Happened in 2020 Has Served to Advance the Gospel
Discipleship
Ten Things Every Calvary Kid Knows
Christian Living

Estrangement is Rising in America: A Christian Response

On a recent Sunday morning, a woman in our congregation approached me with a prayer request. Her adult daughter had refused to visit home during…
Christian Living

Prayer: An Instrument of God’s Judgment

For some Christians, prayer is nothing more than a monologue: just an opportunity to talk to God, listing out all of our needs like a…
Christian Living

Travel: Good for the Soul?

Originally published in James Travis’ blog on July 29, 2023.   Living in Bahrain means that travel is an accepted part of life. We travel…
Christian Living
Four Promises of God for the Suffering Christian
Christian Living
In Returning and Rest
Christian Living
What If Prayer is Unanswered?
Christian Living
The Lesson of the Potato Bug
Christian Living
The Power and Role of Just One Color—Part 2
Christian Living
Don’t Quit