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How Strongholds Threaten a Biblical Worldview

I have often written about the need for a genuinely biblical framework for all of life.1 The challenge, of course, is with that word genuinely.…
Theology

What is the Trinity?

One of the most mind-bending exercises is meditating upon the nature of God. For thousands of years, theologians have attempted to clarify what God is…
Theology

The Rescue of Restriction

Then, when desire has conceived, it gives birth to sin; and sin, when it is full-grown, brings forth death. (James 1:15) Sin is the most…
Theology
Is Romance Important to God?
Theology
The Way of Peter vs The Way of Jesus
Theology
Relevance, Worldliness, and Contextualizing the Gospel
Podcasts
What does the future hold for CGN?
Theology
How God’s Grace is Better than Christians think
Theology
Comedic Reversal in Paul’s Conversion
Culture

Marriage by Design: Understanding the Bible’s Perspective on Homosexuality

Issues related to homosexuality have become primary in the conversation and witness of the Christian church. Countless books, debates, and even denominational factions have sprung…
Culture

The Link: When the Church Apologizes, Inductive Bible Study Method, WLL 2020 & More

"When the Church Apologizes for Its Beliefs"– The Gospel Coalition "Just days later came another headline, and this one, sadly, didn’t surprise me: 'Church sorry…
Culture

The Link: How Do We Work Toward Racial Equality, Race, Gospel, Justice & More

"How Do We Work Together Towards Racial Equality?"– Salem Baptist Church"Church and evangelical leaders, Brian Brodersen, James Meeks, Ed Stetzer, Laurel Bunker, Charlie Dates and…
Culture
The Link: Marijuana, 1,000+ Committed to Christ, Religious Liberty & More
Culture
Finding Community and Hope: The Spiritual Needs of Ukrainian Refugees
Culture
“Loving Your Enemies” by Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
Culture
Thanksgiving: A Time to Feel; a Time to Heal
Culture
Pelagian Racism Part 2: Will Preaching the Gospel Fix Systemic Racism?
Culture
What Should I Do? Response to the #MeToo Movement
Gospel

Unity Requires Conversation

A conversation with the right person at the right time can change everything. The other day I walked out of an interview gone wrong. Reeling…
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

Why Reaching the Lost Should Cost Us Everything

He said to them, “Whoever desires to come after Me, let him deny himself, and take up his cross, and follow Me. For whoever desires…
Gospel
The Essentials of Gospel Proclamation
Gospel
Isaiah 41: Easter and the World
Gospel
What is “Gospel-Centered Renewal” and What Does It Mean for Life and Ministry?
Discipleship
The Church & Victims of Depression
Gospel
What Jesus Taught on the Way to Gethsemane
Gospel
Knowing God
Ministry & Leadership

Lies Pastors (And Christians) Believe

Few things are as powerful as a lie. In Lies Pastors Believe: 7 Ways to Elevate Yourself, Subvert the Gospel, and Undermine the Church, Dayton Hartman…
Ministry & Leadership

Advice for pastors and preachers on Easter sermons and more!

Well everyone, as you know the season of Easter is upon us! My colleagues and I over at Calvary Global Network were, talking about ways…
Ministry & Leadership

4 Principles of Biblical Church Government

David Guzik's Friday Lecture at CCBC Murrieta.https://vimeo.com/109473235
Ministry & Leadership
When She Leads – A Podcast for Women in Ministry
Ministry & Leadership
Sharing Grace and Truth When Faced with Opposition
Culture
Why Jordan Peterson Matters
Ministry & Leadership
Where He Leads, He Guides: An Unending Story
Articles
Women’s Bible Study, Where Are You?
Articles
The Benefit of Unity at CGN (Psalm 133)
Discipleship

The Power of Humility

When we were kids, we’d play would you rather. Would you rather is a game where you ask each other ridiculous questions and then take…
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…
Discipleship

Vocation and Calling According to the Reformers

Editor’s Note: This is a repost of an article originally published here on February 27, 2019. One question I am sometimes asked is how a…
Discipleship
When God has a Plan
Discipleship
Recovering the Lost Art of Conversation
Discipleship
The Paradox of Spiritual Sleepiness
Discipleship
How to Diagnose a Cold Heart Toward God
Christian Living
Resources To Help Pastors and Leaders Shepherd People Through Doubt and Deconstruction
Discipleship
How to Turn a Church Visitor into a Disciple
Christian Living

Spiritual Warfare

Yes, I believe that there is a devil out there who prowls around like a roaring lion looking for anyone to eat up. At the…
Christian Living

Corrie ten Boom Part 2: Women Worth Knowing

Corrie ten Boom (1892-1983): Join us for a two-part journey through the incredible life and testimony of Corrie ten Boom, one of the most well-known…
Christian Living

A Life of Submission: What If Submission Is the Key?

In today’s world, submission is almost seen as a dirty word. We celebrate independence, cheer on those who “stand their ground,” and promote the right…
Christian Living
Uncertainty Opens the Door for Faith
Christian Living
3 Keys to Create Margin for What Matters Most
Christian Living
Seven Minutes and Seven Years
Christian Living
Christina Moir Forsyth: Women Worth Knowing
Christian Living
Estrangement is Rising in America: A Christian Response
Christian Living
Hate Always Bows to Love