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Theology

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…
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…
Theology

3 Reasons Dispensationalism has Lost Appeal for Young Leaders

In my last post I noted the beginning of a shift in the way younger evangelicals, and specifically those connected with Calvary Chapel, viewed eschatological…
Theology
For the Card-carrying New Calvinist
Christian Living
Saul, the Spear, and the Disarmed Rulers: a Literary Motif
Christian Living
5 Reasons We Need the Old Testament
Christian Living
The Difference Between Imitating and Mimicking and Why It’s Important
Theology
Theological Continuationist Practical Cessationist
Culture
Young People, Postmodernism, and How It Closes Their Eyes to Truth
Culture

The Link: Church Response to Sexual Challenges, Bible Thumpers, Young Preachers & More

"ERLC opposes H.R. 5 the Equality Act"– The Ethics & Religious Liberty Commission"The ERLC affirms the full dignity of every human being. At the 2018…
Announcements

New Podcast from CGN and Jeff Gipe: ISMS That Cause SCHISMS

Are you eager to explore how our faith intersects with the world of ideas and beliefs that shape our lives? Then you won’t want to…
Culture

Christ in Yom Kippur Part 2

Editor’s Note: Editor’s Note: This article was previously published on September 16, 2021. This year (2023), the 10th day of the Jewish month of Tishrei…
Christian Living
Svieta’s Story: A Refugee’s Story of Overcoming Loss and Finding Community & Purpose
Culture
The Star of Bethlehem in Our Lifetime
Culture
The Link: Irony of Celebrity Pastors, Creation Fest Christmas, 2020 CGN Annual Report & More
Culture
Prayer & Support for Ukraine
Culture
Christmas Edition: J.K. Rowling, Charlie Brown Theology, Tidings of Comfort & More
Culture
The Link: 09.03.2019
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

This is the Way: The Mandalorian and Ancient Creedal Christianity

A recent edition to the Star Wars franchise is The Mandalorian TV series. It has become hugely popular with both die-hard Star Wars fans as…
Gospel

The Death of God

Perhaps many of you have, at some point in your lives, heard the famous quote by Fredrick Nietzsche: “God is dead; we have killed him.”…
Gospel
Proclaiming the Gospel According to Charles Spurgeon
Gospel
Contextualizing the Gospel: An Example Set by Jesus
Culture
Rural America Matters Too
Discipleship
The Church & Victims of Depression
Gospel
Don’t Underestimate the Power of the Gospel
Gospel
Mecca Moslems vs. Medina Moslems
Ministry & Leadership

The Story of Horizonte Ensenada

Pastor Jonathan Domingo shares on the history of Horizonte Ensenada as a church and the history of the movement in Mexico. Horizon Ministries is a…
Ministry & Leadership

Eight Reasons Why Believers Have Daily Devotions

One of the greatest priorities that we can have in life is a decision to set aside time each day for personal devotion toward the…
Ministry & Leadership

Seven Lessons Learned About Preaching at Funerals

In my 18+ years of pastoring, I have officiated a lot of funerals. Each one is unique, with particular opportunities to minister to the remaining…
Ministry & Leadership
Expositors Collective: Sample of a Christ-Centered Sermon
Ministry & Leadership
Women, God Wants to Use You
Ministry & Leadership
Church Van E02-Brian Brodersen Part 2
Ministry & Leadership
Church Planting in Another Country.
Ministry & Leadership
4 Principles of Biblical Church Government
Ministry & Leadership
Critical Elements of Biblical Preaching Part 3
Discipleship

The Gospel is a Bridge

On paper I don't have much in common with teenage skater boys. There's the age gap, the coordination gap, the culture gap...the list goes on.…
Christian Living

The Power and Role of Just One Color

Walking through the front door didn’t change my mood or affect my spiritual sensibilities. The mother was lying on the couch, sick. Three of her…
Christian Living

I Don’t Need You

It was time to make lunch, and a happy two-year-old stood on the stool beside me at the kitchen counter, gibbering away. “What’s this?” he…
Discipleship
Five Points on Our Need for Community
Discipleship
Bridge Building + Creating a Disciple-Making Culture
Discipleship
A Whole Person (Psalm 8)
Discipleship
How to Overcome Fiery Words of Anger
Discipleship
Why You Should Not Take Offense
Discipleship
The Benefit of Christ as Our Foundation
Christian Living

Who is the Hero of Your Sermon?

I remember as a young Christian reading through Isaiah and running into the passage where God says, “Behold my servant, whom I uphold, my chosen,…
Christian Living

The Privilege of Parenting

“Behold what manner of love the Father has bestowed on us, that we should be called children of God” (1 John 3:1). As Christians, we…
Christian Living

The Effect of Being Reasonable in Conversation

On Labor Day, my wife Karen and I hosted a BBQ in our condo complex, and some of our neighbors joined the fun. One couple…
Christian Living
How Elisabeth Elliot Helped Me Propose to My Wife
Christian Living
Ida Scudder Part 2
Christian Living
The Glory of Hardship
Christian Living
Grace Towards Those Who Don’t Seem to Deserve It
Christian Living
Don’t Fear Loneliness
Christian Living
The Feeling of “In Between”