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Culture

Relating the Gospel to Social Justice

At the center of the book of Micah, there’s a promise of a baby who would one day be king. But you, Bethlehem Ephrathah, though…
Theology

Sola Gratia: The Beauty & Sufficiency Of Grace In The Salvation Of Sinners

Editor’s note: This article was originally published on September 7, 2017 and is part three of a five-part series. 2023 marks the 506th anniversary. Soon…
Theology

The Sovereignty of Satan?—Making Sense of John 12:31

Introduction When I was in Bible College, it was a common occurrence to engage in all-night debates about the sovereignty of God versus the free…
History & Holidays
Yom Kippur — The Day of Atonement
Theology
Complicit Spiritual Warfare: An Observation from Job
Christian Living
He Became Poor For Us (2 Corinthians 8:9)
Theology
Does Education Make You Less Dependent on the Holy Spirit?
Discipleship
Augustine & Disordered Loves
Theology
The Divinity of Jesus & 5 Reasons it Matters
Culture

Christians Mohammed and Muslims

All across the Muslim world, we see buildings burning, mobs pressing in on security forces, men and boys chanting anti-American slogans, and the American and…
Culture

Kia Kaha Christchurch!!! – A Reflection

O Lord, God,Of all people Listen to us, Cherish us May good flourish, May your blessings flow Defend Aotearoa Kia Kaha Christchurch!!! A phrase that…
Culture

CA Wildfire Report: Please Pray

We are praying for those affected by the CA wildfires: "CA Wildfires Map"– LA Times "The most recent fire is the Bitter fire, which started…
Culture
Israel at 70: Lessons for the Church Part 1
Culture
Introducing Cinthya Rios: Esp.calvarychapel.flywheelsites.com Translator
Culture
The Link: Lecrae, History of Evangelicalism, Bryan Stevenson & More
Culture
The Aftermath of Terrorism in Paris: God’s Hope & Your Help
Culture
Why Jordan Peterson Matters
Culture
A Gospel Response to Racial Injustice
Discipleship

The Church & Victims of Depression

The phone rang at 2am again. I knew who it was before answering. In recent weeks, Anita (not her real name) often called in the…
Announcements

Announcing The Cultivate Church Planter’s Program

Are you ready to answer the call of church planting?  The Gospel is the hope of the world, and the world needs more Gospel-centered churches.…
Gospel

Proclaiming the Gospel According to Charles Spurgeon

THE BOOK A few months ago, I decided to reread Spurgeon's classic work, The Soul Winner. Like most people, my view is that anything Spurgeon…
Announcements
Introducing The Cultivate Church Planting Podcast!
Gospel
Evangelism for the Introvert
Gospel
Mecca Moslems vs. Medina Moslems
Christian Living
Weapons of this Warfare: Facing the Strongholds of Social Media
Gospel
Never Outgrow the Gospel
Gospel
The Death of God
Ministry & Leadership

10 Easter Tips for Pastors

My first Easter as pastor of Calvary Monterey, I preached from John 20, and someone put some flowers in front of the pulpit—and that was…
Ministry & Leadership

Where He Leads, He Guides: An Unending Story

Two and a half years ago, I was sitting in a church service at Calvary Chapel Costa Mesa. It was an ordinary Wednesday night, and…
Ministry & Leadership

An Interview with Pastor Richard Cimino

Name: Richard Cimino Family: This coming June 25th, I will have been married 39 years to my beautiful best friend, Valerie. We have four wonderful…
Ministry & Leadership
Four Revolutionary Ideas For a Revolutionary Church
Ministry & Leadership
The Power of Preaching Mentorships
Culture
Why Jordan Peterson Matters
Ministry & Leadership
Spirit-led Preaching in a Changing World: Upcoming Interactive Webinar
Gospel
Reframing the Gospel for the Nations in our Neighborhoods Part 3
Culture
New Episodes: CGN- Leading in COVID-19 Podcast
Christian Living

Overcoming Obstacles to Having Daily Devotions

In my last post, I offered "Five Suggestions for Effective Daily Devotions." Despite the fact that most believers recognize the benefits, many still struggle to…
Discipleship

The Role of the Gospel in the Believer’s Life

After the sermon, a man came up to let me know he wasn’t happy with what he had heard. He didn’t put it quite that…
Discipleship

Intentional Relational Leadership: How to Develop Leaders in Real Life

Editor’s Note: This is the first article of a series on how to develop disciples who will, in turn, make disciples of others. In addition,…
Discipleship
God Rejoices to Do Us Good
Discipleship
C.H. Spurgeon’s Seven Tips for Reading the Bible
Discipleship
Generational Sin?
Discipleship
The What and Why of Discipleship
Discipleship
Vocation and Calling According to the Reformers
Discipleship
Reflecting Grace and Truth
Christian Living

How to Trample Three Lies Screaming at You

My Mom didn’t ask my little brother anything, but he looked up at her and said: “I didn’t take any chocolate chip cookies, Mom.” The…
Christian Living

Legalism or Realism: Understanding the Difference

He was observably upset, “You’re being legalistic!” were the last words I ever heard from Zachary, as he slammed my office door hard enough to…
Christian Living

Elizabeth Blackwell Part 1

Elizabeth Blackwell (1821-1910): Today as we launch our mini-series on women in medicine, what better place to start than with a two-part series on Elizabeth…
Christian Living
How Do You Handle Betrayal?
Christian Living
Ida Scudder Part 2
Christian Living
Elisabeth Elliot Part 1
Christian Living
Struggling with Forgiveness?
Christian Living
Advent: Poverty and Glory
Christian Living
Pink Notes – How the Simplest Gestures Change Lives