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The Blessings of the Exile
Originally published on Nick’s blog December 8, 2020. Unbelievable News Through the prophet Habakkuk, God spoke to the people of Judah, telling them this: “Look…
Jesus: The Resurrection and Life
“I am the resurrection and the life.” —John 11:25 Jesus’ claim to be the resurrection and the life is so radical that it does not…
Year-End Review 2019!
Thank you for your support, prayers and encouragement in 2019. Here is a year-end review of CGN/ CalvaryChapel.com happenings! May the Lord bless this 2020…
A Few Thoughts on the Jesus Revolution Film
Jesus Revolution has taken Hollywood by storm. The Lionsgate production has broken box office records, becoming the company’s highest-grossing movie since 2019, at well above…
Rural America Matters Too
Rural America Matters Too I'll never forget what was said that evening; irritating experiences are funny like that. I was co-pastoring a small church plant…
The Gospel in HD: Transformation We Can See
What does the gospel look like in our lives? What happens when we embrace the truth of God’s salvation for us? In the ancient city…
Things That Matter: Preachers Need to Laugh
On this special episode of “Things That Matter,” we briefly take a break from panel discussion as Pastor Joel Turner of Mountain Springs Calvary Chapel…
Best Of Series Dr. Paul Tripp on the Depth of God’s Grace
On this "Best Of" episode, Dr. Paul Tripp and Pastor Brian Brodersen discuss that no one is ever a “grace graduate.” So often those in…
Relevance, Methods, and the Gospel
When I am forced to think about the idea of relevance, I always find my mind drawn back to one pivotal passage in Paul’s first…
God Rejoices to Do Us Good
“And they shall be my people, and I will be their God. I will give them one heart and one way, that they may fear…
Three Steps for Growing Intimate with God
The apostle Paul seemed to contradict himself when he rebuked the Corinthians, stating, “…Some do not have the knowledge of God. I speak this to…
February Resolve: Five Ways to Keep Going
I went for a walk along the banks of a small river on New Year’s Eve Day. It was snowing, and the forest was absolutely…
