The Haunting of a Pastor

By Pastor Tedd Mathis I graduated from Bible college in 1993. My major was Bible. I am the son of a pastor who ministered in the Bible church movement. That background and training certainly has influenced my understanding of what preaching should be. But in my early years as a pastor, my being genetically predisposed … [Read more…]

Christian: Let not your heart be troubled about the mark of the beast

By Pastor Tedd MathisOriginally published November 2020; updated It seems every few years there’s a surge of interest about the mark of the beast referred to in the book of Revelation (13:17; 14:9, 11, etc.) Four reasons our hearts should not be troubled about the mark of the beast. First: Revelation is the book of Christ’s … [Read more…]

Two Advents

By Pastor Tedd Mathis This year we are using the Advent wreath and lighting Advent candles. Church members will begin our Sunday service by reading a short reading to bring our minds to the truths of hope, peace, love, and joy. They will then light the candle in the wreath. Our church choir will help … [Read more…]

Don’t Waste Your Cancer

By Pastor John Piper I write this on the eve of prostate surgery. I believe in God’s power to heal—by miracle and by medicine. I believe it is right and good to pray for both kinds of healing. Cancer is not wasted when it is healed by God. He gets the glory and that is … [Read more…]