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- 21. The Crucial Differences Between Secular and Kingdom Churches
- The objective I have in this article is to illustrate the role and function of the two ekklessias mentioned in Scripture as highlighted in the narrative of the church of Ephesus in Acts 19. The True Ekklesia ...
- Created on 06 November 2019
- 22. 14 Challenges the Apostolic Movement Will Face With Next-Generation Leaders
- ... eir own era) will miss a great opportunity to connect the next generation with the present apostolic reformation. If you are interested in the subject of discipleship, order Joseph Mattera's latest book, ...
- Created on 31 October 2019
- 23. 10 Traits of Prayerless Churches
- I have been a pastor almost 34 years and have been involved in initiating or participated in many local, citywide and national prayer gatherings. God has made it very clear that our first priority as leaders ...
- Created on 23 October 2019
- 24. 12 Dangerous Signs of Event-Driven Churches
- ... e Christocentric and mission-driven through the multiplication of disciples that enable them to permeate communities with the gospel. If you are interested in the subject of discipleship, order Joseph Matt ...
- Created on 09 October 2019
- 25. Too Many Apostolic Leaders Are Falling for This Typical Charismatic Structure
- ... the subject of discipleship, order Joseph Mattera's latest book, The Jesus Principles, available on Amazon. ...
- Created on 03 October 2019
- 26. 10 Powerful Ways Satan Seduces God's People
- Seduction toward evil and away from God has been prevalent throughout history ever since the fall of humankind. The fact that we see all kinds of seduction resulting in leadership scandals in the body ...
- Created on 18 September 2019
- 27. 8 Humanistic Errors That Have Crept Into the Church
- I learned a long time ago that societal culture and its values actually frame much of the preaching, teaching and theology of the church. In this article, I want to focus on what I will call "humanism," ...
- Created on 11 September 2019
- 28. 7 Warning Signs Before Leadership Failure
- Unfortunately, in every level and realm of life, we have all witnessed serious leadership failure. It is no longer a surprise when we read about a high-level pastor, celebrity, sports figure or politician ...
- Created on 04 September 2019
- 29. 6 More Ways to Restore the Shallow Church to Its Fullness
- ... rounding in the truth. If the church is going to be restored to its fullness, it needs to embrace both spirit and truth, and know the Scriptures as well as the power of God. Joseph Mattera is an intern ...
- Created on 07 August 2019
- 30. 4 Ways to Restore the Shallow Church to Its Fullness
- ... tore its fullness. Dr. Joseph Mattera is an internationally known author, interpreter of culture and activist/theologian whose mission is to influence leaders who influence nations. He is renowned for ...
- Created on 31 July 2019
- 31. 10 Signs You Have Bowed Your Knee to Baal
- Baal was a false god the feckless Jewish King Ahab and his wicked wife, Jezebel, attempted to force upon the nation of Israel during the time of Elijah the prophet (see 1 Kings 18). Consequently, during ...
- Created on 24 July 2019
- 32. Discerning Between Cultural Cowardice and Wisdom in the Pulpit
- With the advent of the so-called "culture wars" after legalized abortion in 1973 the influence of the church has rapidly diminished, with biblical values openly attacked by elites and pop culture. As a ...
- Created on 19 June 2019
- 33. How Many Churches Fall for This Legacy Myth?
- Jesus told us quite clearly that He will build His church (Matt. 16:18). He did not say that He would help you build your own congregation, but that He would build the church in general. (The difference ...
- Created on 13 June 2019
- 34. Blatant Signs of a Power-Hungry Leader
- God-ordained public service should never be about a person's desire for power and prestige, but should arise out of a servant's heart to meet the needs of the people they represent. Jesus modeled this ...
- Created on 29 May 2019
- 35. 12 Contrasts Between Prophetic Edification and Manipulation
- The Bible teaches us that true prophecy edifies the church and also exalts the Lord Jesus Christ (1 Cor. 12:3-7 and 14:3-4). However, where there are true prophetic gifts, there are also counterfeits and/or ...
- Created on 14 March 2019
- 36. 12 Functions of the Holy Spirit in Every Believer
- The Holy Spirit is perhaps the most misunderstood member of the triune Godhead. Many believers perceive and or treat Him as though He is nothing more than a force or a presence that emanates from God. ...
- Created on 19 December 2018
- 37. Why So Many Christian Leaders Don't Practice What They Preach
- During my leadership journey since the early 1980s, I have noticed various gifts among leaders that are not necessarily understood or even taught in seminary nor in theological or leadership books. For ...
- Created on 28 November 2018
- 38. 5 Ways to Show Thankfulness to God
- Whatever you are thankful for in your life multiplies. I remember one day, I was very discouraged and realized I was discouraged because I was focusing on negative things and wasn't thankful. As soon as ...
- Created on 16 November 2018
- 39. Getting to the Root of Modern Heresies and Strange Teachings
- Hyper-Grace Proponents of hyper-grace teach that the moral law (found in the Ten Commandments) has no relevance in the New Testament church era. This leads to the heresy of Anti-Nomianism (without law), ...
- Created on 12 November 2018
- 40. 3 Reasons I Don't Agree With This Common Heresy
- Read my article from last week on the old heresies here. At the writing of Part 1 of this article I read about a survey published by Christianity Today that demonstrated how a large percentage of the Evangelical ...
- Created on 25 October 2018
