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Theology

Sola Fide: Clarifying the Role of Faith in the Gift of Salvation

Editor’s note: This article was originally published on August 4, 2017 and is part two of a five-part series. More on the Five Sola Statements…
Theology

Ten Simple Ways to See Christ in the Old Testament

“Don’t you know, young man, that from every town and every village and every hamlet in England, wherever it may be, there is a road…
Christian Living

Diving Deeper into Doubts and Questions

Aaron & Brian take an episode to respond to more questions from listeners about doubts and faith. –––– The GoodLion podcast is a show by…
Christian Living
Christmas: The Great Rescue Mission
Podcasts
Does God Cause Evil and Suffering? – ft Gerry Breshears and John Piper
Theology
A Look at Authorial Intent in the Bible
Theology
Resources for Seeing Christ in the Old Testament
Theology
The Hope of Israel
Theology
A Discussion on the Biblical Theology of Israel Part 2
Culture

Can I attend my LGBT friend’s wedding?

That is a question most pastors never dreamed they’d be asked. Yet in the past several months I have been asked that question three or…
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

CGN Leadership Statement on Racism

Preamble In response to the historic, present, and ongoing discrimination against people of color in the United States of America (USA), which has been too…
Culture
A Rush of Hope: A Cinematic Crusade
Culture
Why Stephen Fry is Wrong
Culture
The Link: When the Church Apologizes, Inductive Bible Study Method, WLL 2020 & More
Culture
Politics, Power, and Philosophy: What We Can Learn from Hannah Arendt’s Masterpieces
Culture
What is Revival, Nietzsche Was Right, Harriet Tubman & More
Culture
The Dangers of Postmodernism
Gospel

The Gospel – How You Say it, Matters

I could never have imagined being as blessed as I am. I live in a great community. I serve an awesome church. I’m married to…
Culture

Injustice, Deconstruction, & El Roi

In the 2001 cult classic Zoolander, Will Farrell plays Mugatu, the movie’s antagonist. This evil villain of the fashion world, who intends to use male…
Culture

The Music of Hope and the Gospel

Located in Western Ukraine, the city of Ternopil has been mostly untouched by the Russian invasion. In the midst of the chaos of war, Ternopil…
Gospel
Three Thoughts on Effective Short Term Missions
Gospel
Preaching the Gospel (to Myself)
Gospel
Contextualizing the Gospel: An Example Set by Jesus
Gospel
Why Was Good Friday So Good?
Gospel
The King’s Crown
Culture
Rural America Matters Too
Discipleship

Why We Need to Leave a Lasting Legacy for the Next Generation

Recently, I was asked to be one of the speakers at a retreat for millennials where the theme was "Legacy." The definition of legacy that…
Announcements

IGTV Conversations: Let’s Talk About Vision!

Join us on June 28-July 1 for the Calvary Chapel CGN International Conference!Brian Brodersen and Kellen Criswell discuss the vision for this conference, and how…
Ministry & Leadership

How to Triple Your Church Leadership in a Year

How would you like to see your church’s leadership triple in a year? Can you imagine the leverage that could be created to advance the…
Ministry & Leadership
Women and Men: Roles and Responsibility in the Church
Ministry & Leadership
Why International Missions are Vital to the Church Today
Ministry & Leadership
A Biblical Guide to Raising Kids who Love Jesus
Discipleship
Women Called by God: Madeleine Barot from the WWII French Resistance
Discipleship
Keep It Simple, Saint!
Ministry & Leadership
Church Boards: Leadership Collective Podcast
Discipleship

Lessons in Leadership Part 1: Who is in Charge of Your Church?

All of us who occupy a pastoral leadership position in a church, will at some point in time be faced with a very critical question:…
Christian Living

Ten Helpful Tips for Fruitful Daily Worship

Do you struggle with finding time to spend in God’s presence on a regular basis? If so, you are not alone. Many Christians do not…
Discipleship

Standing Firm in a Hostile Culture

A Sure Foundation “Here I stand; I can do no other, so help me God." These are the now infamous words uttered by Martin Luther…
Discipleship
Gossip & The Gospel
Discipleship
Act as if God Exists
Discipleship
The Wiles of the Devil: Fear
Discipleship
C.H. Spurgeon’s Seven Tips for Reading the Bible
Discipleship
How to Turn a Church Visitor into a Disciple
Discipleship
The Role of the Gospel in the Believer’s Life
Christian Living

A Time of Lament

We find ourselves living at a time of great fear, sorrow and disappointment. Many of us are faced with dilemmas that we never expected, like…
Christian Living

Why I Am Thankful for My Experience with Panic Attacks Part 1

My panic attacks first started at the beginning of the summer of 2017, before I embarked on my study of theology. After 33 years of…
Christian Living

Love is Still Supreme

The most important thing in the Christian life and ministry is not knowledge, zeal, or giftedness. It is love. Without love, Paul says, we are…
Christian Living
Four Ingredients for a Gospel Glued Family
Christian Living
Having Begun in the Spirit
Christian Living
Four Steps for Dealing with the Messiness of Life
Christian Living
The Privilege of Being Home with God
Christian Living
The Power and Role of Just One Color—Part 2
Christian Living
The Inevitability of Suffering