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Theology

Whose Spin on Christianity is Better?

"Trust in the LORD, and do good; Dwell in the land, and feed on His faithfulness." (Psalm 37:3) Is it Biblical or Cultural? We do…
Theology

Digital Distractions: Five Spiritual & Physical Threats

A recent study says, “Fifty-four percent of kids think their parents check their devices too often...32% say they feel unimportant when their parents get distracted…
Theology

Ten Simple Ways to See Christ in the Old Testament

“Don’t you know, young man, that from every town and every village and every hamlet in England, wherever it may be, there is a road…
Gospel
Advent: The Holy Spirit
Theology
Is Romance Important to God?
Theology
7 Reasons Jesus Couldn’t Stay Dead
Theology
Personal Eschatology: What Happens When I Die?
Culture
Did God Cause Covid-19 in Order to Punish Specific People? | Tough Questions for the Current Crisis Miniseries P1
Theology
Thoughts on the Atoning Sacrifice of Christ
Culture

Christ in Yom Kippur Part 1

Editor’s Note: This article was previously published on September 15, 2021. This year (2023), the 10th day of the Jewish month of Tishrei runs from…
Culture

Thoughts on the Sutherland Springs First Baptist Church Shooting

I’ve been processing the tragedy that occurred Sunday morning. I was about to wrap up my teaching about 300 miles north of Sutherland Springs in…
Articles

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.…
Culture
The Link: Spirit Filled Church, Deconversion Story, Coronavirus Crazy & More
Culture
New Series – “Church Van” – With Hosts Riley Taylor & Jared Brian, Featuring Pastor Brian Brodersen
Culture
The Link: Michael Behe on COVID-19, CGN – Leading During Covid-19, Help During the Exodus to Online & More
Culture
Resettling Refugees: A Few Observations and a Few Questions
Culture
Tom Brady’s Example of Understanding Our Deepest Purpose Part 1
Culture
Church Van E04-Tony Clark Part 1
Gospel

Why The Gospel Is Central

In past years there has been a re-emphasis and refocus on the centrality of the gospel. It's easy to notice how many organizations, books, conferences…
Gospel

Don’t Underestimate the Power of the Gospel

The Gospel is the "good news" concerning who Christ is and what He has accomplished. It is the power of God to redeem sinful humanity,…
Gospel

Preaching the Gospel (to Myself)

Over and over again, I discover how easy it is to say the right things, yet how often I must be reminded to live them.…
Gospel
To Kill or to Crown Jesus?
Gospel
The Gospel in HD: Transformation We Can See
Gospel
Friends Not Foes
Christian Living
Evangelism During a Pandemic? – with Joel Turner
Gospel
A Box with a Lid: The Shared Fate of John Chrysostom and the Gospel
Gospel
The Throne Room of God – Comfort for a Troubled World
Ministry & Leadership

Three Ideas About Serving as Worship

To serve or to be served? That is the question. The very idea of being a slave or a servant is offensive to my flesh.…
Christian Living

Content In Christ Alone – Contentment In The Midst Of Quarantine (Pt 2)

What does scripture say about contentment? How can we find contentment in Jesus alone? And how can we be satisfied when God changes our plans?…
Ministry & Leadership

Why Jesus Commands Us to Do the Impossible

I recently found myself reading Luke 9:10-17 again. It tells of when Jesus miraculously fed 5,000 men with five loaves of bread and two fish.…
Ministry & Leadership
Expositors Collective Podcast
Ministry & Leadership
Exposing Truth: Engaging a New Generation with the Need for Expository Teaching
Gospel
Three Thoughts on Effective Short Term Missions
Ministry & Leadership
Study: 10-Minute Seminary: David Guzik on Sermon Prep
Ministry & Leadership
Becoming Kingdom Leaders – The Pastoral Responsibility to Invest in the Universal Church
Ministry & Leadership
Planting a Church: 5 Keys to Help You Succeed
Discipleship

Calvary Chapel Needs Scholars

Chuck Smith famously proclaimed that God does not call the trained; he trains the called. Like many Calvary Pastors, I owe much of my ministry…
Discipleship

Unity, Love, and Social Action

I believe that apologetics is more than a defense. It’s the presentation of an alternative to, or correction for, a non-biblical worldview. This includes friendship…
Discipleship

Why Zeal for Jesus is Important

"It is good to be zealously affected always in a good thing” (Galatians 4:18). “A fanatic is just someone who is more excited than you…
Discipleship
Bridging the Generational Gap in Our Churches
Discipleship
When The Path Leads Through Pain
Discipleship
How to Win in Spiritual Warfare
Christian Living
How to Be a Good American Christian: 7 Keys for Balancing Patriotism & Faith
Discipleship
Are We Reluctant Obeyers?
Discipleship
Are Church Members Scenery, Machinery or PEOPLE?
Christian Living

Engaging Opposition: Expressing Love Through Conversation

The philosopher Immanuel Kant once said, “All persons are owed respect just because they are persons.” There was a time when philosophy could be engaged…
Christian Living

Amy Carmichael Part 2: Women Worth Knowing

Amy Carmichael (1867-1951): Today we will be talking about a woman who probably needs no introduction! Amy Carmichael was an Irish woman who ministered to…
Christian Living

Home for Christmas: Pondering the Gospel this Advent Season

Christmas is often a time of reminiscing, rejoicing and reconnecting with family and friends. It is the occasion to celebrate with friends and family that…
Christian Living
The Power and Role of Just One Color—Part 2
Christian Living
Making Sense of the Unfathomable
Christian Living
Lessons on Compromise and Concession from Gibraltar
Christian Living
Defining Blessedness
Bible Study
When Grace Is Forsaken: The Tragedy of a Deserted Gospel (Part 2 Of 4)
Christian Living
Likes and Dislikes: Jesus’ Opinions on Church