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1. 7 Common Stumbling Blocks That Tempt Leaders Into Sexual Sin

... l leaders from seducing spirits and adultery. Joseph Mattera is an internationally known author, futurist, interpreter of culture and activist/theologian whose mission is to influence leaders who influen ...

Created on 16 August 2017

2. 10 Telltale Signs You Lack a Biblical Worldview

... weighed down with regulations and high taxation that it is difficult for them to turn a profit. However, biblically speaking, the government can step in at times with economic aid like Joseph and Pharaoh ...

Created on 14 June 2017

3. Digging Deep Into the Special Grace God Has for You

... race to satisfy the finished work of Christ (Col. 1:20). Joseph Mattera is an internationally known author, futurist, interpreter of culture and activist/theologian whose mission is to influence leader ...

Created on 16 March 2017

4. 9 Dangerous Errors You'll Find in the Gospel of Self-Fulfillment

Since the dawn of the "positive thinking" message of Norman Vincent Peale in the 20th century, there has been an avalanche of preachers teaching variations of this message. (The "health and wealth" prosperity ...

Created on 14 February 2017

5. 7 Reasons People Leave Their Church During Crisis Times

...  him.' But we are not of those who draw back to destruction, but of those who have faith to the saving of the soul." Joseph Mattera is an internationally known author, futurist, interpreter of culture a ...

Created on 17 October 2016

6. Views That Can Radically Alter Your Christian Belief

When I was a new Christian, I naively thought everyone read the Bible the same way with virtually one interpretation that all born-again Christians would have. One of the biggest shocks I experienced occurred ...

Created on 07 October 2016

7. 10 Hazards of the Prayerless Church

I have been a pastor almost 34 years and have been involved in initiating or participating in many local, citywide and national prayer gatherings. God has made it very clear that our first priority as ...

Created on 16 September 2016

8. 7 Principles Jesus Walked in to Fulfill His Purpose

... nt in the history of the world! Joseph Mattera is an internationally known author, futurist, interpreter of culture and activist/theologian whose mission is to influence leaders who influence nations. ...

Created on 29 July 2016

9. The Tragic Elimination of the Apostolic From the Church

... ce again celebrates the ministry function of apostle, some of the greatest leaders in our generation will never emerge (or will be repelled) because "like begets like." This article is from a chapter ...

Created on 16 May 2016

10. 12 Stumbling Blocks to the Gospel for This Generation

... p. When people come to the church and only experience program based Christianity, they will eventually leave and look for a real community in which to belong.  Joseph Mattera is an internationally known auth ...

Created on 29 April 2016

11. 5 More Principles of Honoring People

... h fleeting treasures, pleasures and power. 4. Biblical Examples of Honorable People Joseph, when he didn't divorce Mary when she was pregnant with Jesus (Matt. 1:19-20) David, when he spared King Saul's l ...

Created on 26 April 2016

12. Walking in This Will Bring Blessings Upon Your Life

... try founded by spiritual fathers and mothers. For part two of this story, tune in Tuesday. Joseph Mattera is an internationally known author, futurist, interpreter of culture and activist/theologian w ...

Created on 25 April 2016

13. How Christian Parents Produce Backslidden Children: Part 1

As a pastor for over 30 years, I am amazed that such a small percentage of the children of Christian parents actually serve the Lord when they reach their teenage years and beyond, including the children ...

Created on 15 April 2016

14. 14 Next-Generation Challenges to the Apostolic Movement

... millennials like stationary employees (like the factory workers and unionized workers of their own era), will miss a great opportunity to connect the next generation with the present apostolic reformat ...

Created on 01 March 2016

15. 10 Signs You Are a Secular Believer

As a full-time church minister since 1981, I have had the task of observing the lives of thousands of believers. Consequently, I have come to the conclusion that there are believers in the church who say ...

Created on 15 February 2016

16. Are You a Kingdom Prophet or a Church Prophet?

We in the charismatic expression of the body of Christ have had much teaching on prophetic ministry since the 1980s, including some good teaching that brought clarity and balance but also some other teachings ...

Created on 27 January 2016

17. 6 Times When You Will Face Temptations and Tests

I have been a committed Christ follower since 1978 and I have experienced many tests, trials and temptations. The following are the seasons of six primary tests and temptations I have observed in my own ...

Created on 15 January 2016

18. The Social and Political Implications of Jesus the King of Kings

... his is in direct contrast to Islam, which must spread through the sword! Onward, Christian soldiers! Take no prisoners in the realm of ideas! Joseph Mattera is an internationally known author, futurist, interpr ...

Created on 28 December 2015

19. 10 Views That Drastically Change Your Biblical Belief

... al intent as inspired by the Holy Spirit. Joseph Mattera is an internationally known author, futurist, interpreter of culture and activist/theologian whose mission is to influence leaders who influence n ...

Created on 09 November 2015

20. 7 Contrasts Between Unity and Oneness

... vents, we will continue to experience the same dismal results. Joseph Mattera is an internationally known author, futurist, interpreter of culture and activist/theologian whose mission is to influence  ...

Created on 23 October 2015