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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

Is Belief in a Literal Resurrection of Christ Really Important

In 1 Corinthians 15:12-20 Paul states this truth in a way that shows what our lives would be if Jesus Christ had not risen from…
Theology

ECCLESIOLOGY 101: How the Local Church Lives and Breathes–Praying Alone & Praying Together

In this installment of Ecclesiology 101, we’re going to look at how the local church lives and breathes in relationship to prayer.* Let’s start with…
Theology
Worship: More Than A Song
Theology
Finite sins and eternal punishment
Gospel
Advent: The Son
Theology
Understanding Cessationism: The Gifts of the Spirit & the Church Today
Theology
The Divinity of Jesus & 5 Reasons it Matters
Christian Living
Parenting, Perseverance, and God’s Love
Culture

Prudence Vs Fear: Living in an Age of Terrorism & Refugees

For God has not given us a spirit of fear, but of power and of love and of a sound mind. 2 Timothy 1:7 Terrorism…
Culture

Brooding Over Charlottesville

“With all thy getting, get understanding” (Proverbs 4:7).Last Saturday, smartphones around the world buzzed and brimmed with newsflashes surrounding all that unfolded at a white…
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
A Certain Kingdom & Political Uncertainty
Culture
The Link: Michael Behe on COVID-19, CGN – Leading During Covid-19, Help During the Exodus to Online & More
Calvary Chapel
A Few Thoughts on the Jesus Revolution Film
Culture
The Link: Outgrowing God, Human Values, Priestly Blessing & More
Culture
Young People, Postmodernism, and How It Closes Their Eyes to Truth
Culture
The Link: Ravi Zacharias, Equality Act, Ancient Creedal Christianity & More
Gospel

Reframing the Gospel for the Nations in Our Neighborhoods

When Jesus told Mary that He wasn't inclined to intervene to rescue the honor and reputation of a family that was about to suffer the…
Gospel

6 Reasons Why I Believe Jesus is God

There is much debate about who Jesus is. Some believe he was a good man or a great prophet. Others claim he was an angel…
Gospel

Easter: Further Meditations for This Weekend

“Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ! According to his great mercy, he has caused us to be born again to…
Culture
A Tribute to Billy Graham
Gospel
Persecution Will End
Gospel
Church Planting Like Skateboarding
Gospel
Gospel-Based Differentiated Unity
Gospel
Preaching the Gospel (to Myself)
Culture
Seeing, Hearing, Caring: Finding Jesus Standing With The Hurting
Discipleship

Training a Church to Love the Depressed – Part 2

This is Part 2 of a 3 part series. You can find Part 1 here: The Church & Victims Of Depression Providing Training In our…
Ministry & Leadership

Introducing Cultivate: A Church Planter Training Program

CGN is a family of churches working together for Gospel-centered renewal. One of the primary ways to see global Gospel-centered renewal realized effectively is in…
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
How to Rejoice Always in Ministry
Ministry & Leadership
Working on Unity
Ministry & Leadership
A Guide for Shepherds from the Apostle Peter
Gospel
Women Called by God: Helen Roseveare
Christian Living
Gospel-Centered Life
Ministry & Leadership
Why International Missions are Vital to the Church Today
Christian Living

Why Mentorship Matters

After writing to Titus — his former travel and ministry partner (Galatians 2.1-3) — about his current task in the church, Paul begins to instruct…
Discipleship

Beyond The Shadow of a Doubt – How Jesus Responds to The Christian Doubter

Doubt, often regarded as the evil twin brother of faith, is a condition that frequently casts a long shadow over the believer's life. Many grow…
Discipleship

Are We Reluctant Obeyers?

Often, everyday life reminds us of great truths. Last summer, when I was in Washington, I was driving my dad’s pickup truck with a 35-foot…
Discipleship
The Gospel is a Bridge
Christian Living
The Holy Spirit & Intentionality in Discipleship
Announcements
Why I Need CGN and the Connect Team
Discipleship
Family Before Ministry: Four Points for Maintaining Healthy Balance
Christian Living
Discipleship In Every Season
Discipleship
The Blessings of the Exile
Christian Living

A Better Way Than Condemning

No one is like Jesus; no one spoke like Him. Every time I read the Sermon on the Mount, I smile at the vast understatement…
Christian Living

Layoffs, Furloughs, and the Walk of Faith

I had to make a phone call last week that I didn’t want to make. A call that many have had to make over the…
Christian Living

Saul, the Spear, and the Disarmed Rulers: a Literary Motif

And his spear was in his hand… (1 Sam. 19:9; 20:33; 22:6) Oftentimes in media, whether in film, television, music, or literature, a motif is…
Christian Living
Fanny Crosby
Christian Living
Isobel Kuhn: Women Worth Knowing
Christian Living
Three Principles to Conquer Giant Problems
Christian Living
When Love Took Shape: How the Cross Became the Ultimate Expression of Beauty
Christian Living
Evangelism During a Pandemic? – with Joel Turner
Christian Living
Welcoming Ukraine: Stories of Refugees and Locals Coming Together to Heal