By Virgil Walker | Sola VeritasI’m not writing this as a theologian in a study. I’m writing this as a man who’s closer to the end than the beginning. I’ve watched the years stack up like books on a shelf. I’ve seen too many friends die young, and too many old men die with regrets. … [Read more…]
Turmoil in the Middle East and the United States’ involvement has raised comments and questions as of late. One man recently texted me the following: Curious, what should our opinion be on Israel? As in, how we should view them as Christians? Do we have a loyalty to them, for lack of a better term, … [Read more…]
By Pastor Tedd Mathis Since we have several newcomers attending Pueblo West Baptist Church – and since a good number of folks who are members have come from a variety of church backgrounds, I thought this essay may be helpful. The following is about who should participate. First, we observe the Lord’s Supper approximately every … [Read more…]
The following is taken from the book, Unpacking Forgiveness by Pastor Chris Brauns (Copyright 2008, pages 13-14). We will be going through this study beginning this Wednesday, May 7 at 6:30 p.m. This will precede our normal time of prayer. – Pastor Tedd The Forgiveness Quiz-Questions 1. True or False Where deep wounds between people are … [Read more…]
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…]
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…]
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…]
By Pastor Keith Foskey If endless movie sequels teach us anything, it’s that the longer something continues, the more likely it is to devolve into a pale imitation of its former glory. Sure, sometimes you get a Rocky IV (a perfect movie), but more often you end up with a Superman IV situation (which is … [Read more…]
By Pastor Tedd Mathis All things have been handed over to me by my Father, and no one knows the Son except the Father, and no one knows the Father except the Son and anyone to whom the Son chooses to reveal him. Come to me, all who labor and are heavy laden, and I … [Read more…]
By Pastor Tedd Mathis Professing themselves to be wise, they became fools As we see the chaos of our day, it might be wise to remind ourselves, man has been here before. Social and political revolutions are rooted in ideas – and ideals. Sometimes they head in a God-honoring direction. Sometimes, Reality is revolted against. … [Read more…]
