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A Better Way Than Condemning

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The Purpose and Power of Prayer

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Jesus, Prayer, and You

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An Ordinary Wedding (John 2:1-11)

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My Christmas Theology Was Formed by Bing Crosby

As a child at Christmas, our family crèche was placed in the living room next to a tall, lighted noble fir tree, dripping with ornaments…
Theology

Theological Continuationist Practical Cessationist

Theologically, we are Continuationists. We believe that all the Spiritual gifts mentioned in the New Testament still exist and operate among Spirit-filled Believers today. Practically,…
Theology

Reformation Day: Live Session with David Guzik

As a finale to our celebration of 500 years since the Reformation, we are excited to have guests David Guzik and Lance Ralston speak on…
Theology
The Hope of Israel
Theology
An Excerpt from “Images & Idols: Creativity for the Christian Life”
Theology
Jesus & Cultural Relativism
Theology
FB Live Talk on Creativity & Theology
Theology
The Best Verse About Jesus from Each Old Testament Book
Discipleship
Holiness = Doing Justice

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Culture

The Bahamas: Hurricane Relief

Praying for the Bahamas We are praying for the Bahamas and the victims of Hurricane Dorian. If you wish to support the disaster relief and…
Culture

“Loving Your Enemies” by Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.

Remembering Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. today. Aaron Campbell, one of our Executive Team Leaders, has written an article titled, "Reverend Dr. Martin Luther…
Culture

Update on Hurricane Laura

Hurricane Laura slammed southern Louisiana early Thursday, August 27 as a Category 4 storm, one of the most powerful to strike the Gulf Coast in…
Culture
The Link: Pastor Confesses He’s Tired, Discernment, Attributes of Good Leaders and More
Culture
The Link: Political Endgame, Junk DNA, Thanksgiving & More
Culture
Four Practical Ways to Live Like Jesus In Election Season
Culture
Pray for Texas
Culture
Nick Foles’ Example of Understanding Our Deepest Purpose Part 2
Culture
The Aftermath of Terrorism in Paris: God’s Hope & Your Help

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Gospel

Knowing God

Originally published on Feb 17, 2014   "What were we made for? What aim should we set ourselves in life? What is the best thing…
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

Three Reflections on the Power, Hope, and Triumph of Easter

As the joyful spirit of Easter envelops our hearts and minds, we’re thrilled to present an article that embodies the essence of this sacred holiday.…
Gospel
The Gospel in HD: Transformation We Can See
Gospel
Meditations on Good Friday
Gospel
Easter: Further Meditations for This Weekend
Gospel
Women Called by God: Helen Roseveare
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Gospel-Based Differentiated Unity
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Rural America Matters Too

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The Holy Spirit & Intentionality in Discipleship

Originally published on March 1, 2016 I’m not a huge pastry fan, but I do enjoy a fresh, hot slice of apple pie with a…
Ministry & Leadership

Preaching Is an Act of Persuasion

 Originally published on Nick’s blog on May 9, 2023. Nick Cady will be imparting two workshops and in our Q&A Panel at this year's CGN…
Ministry & Leadership

The Moses Model

Our world is full of leadership advice. A simple online search will result in an endless number of leadership resources. From TED Talks to TikTok,…
Ministry & Leadership
The 3 Basic Tasks of Pastoral Ministry
Ministry & Leadership
Women in Ministry: What CGN Churches Believe
Ministry & Leadership
To Where Are You Called: CCBC Paris Kickoff
Ministry & Leadership
Respect and Young Pastors
Ministry & Leadership
Rethinking Discipleship: One Woman’s Perspective
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Giving Tuesday!

Discipleship

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.…
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

The Paradox of Spiritual Sleepiness

There is something within us that knows we need sleep (I rub my red eyes and yawn as I write this), but we seem to…
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When God Crushes Your Dreams … and Why It’s Good. (Lessons from Babel)
Discipleship
Family Before Ministry: Four Points for Maintaining Healthy Balance
Discipleship
Why Zeal for Jesus is Important
Discipleship
The Benefit of Christ as Our Foundation
Christian Living
Five Suggestions for Effective Daily Devotions
Discipleship
CCBC Europe is Moving to Tbilisi, Georgia!

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Christian Living

Is Your Life Perishing Because You Have No Vision?

Recently, the hashtag "#goals" has been widely used on social media. If a person is scrolling through Instagram and sees a beautiful couple, they might…
Christian Living

The Only Dependable Remedy for Life’s Struggles

“A Little Help Please”Psalm 121“Help! I Need Somebody. Help! Not Just Anybody” Lennon & McCartney“Beyond mountains, there are more mountains”Haitian proverb“If God is for us,…
Christian Living

The Power and Role of Just One Color—Part 2

Editor’s Note: This is the second article in the Power and Role of Just One Color series. Click here to read the first article, published…
Christian Living
What the Bible Says About Procrastination
Christian Living
Transcendent Beauty in a Beastly World
Christian Living
Hannah More Part 1
Christian Living
A Letter to the Modern Church
Christian Living
Hate Always Bows to Love
Christian Living
How to Use Parenting Seminars 
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