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1. 7 Signs the Leaven of Herod Has Taken Root in Your Life

In Mark 8:15, Jesus warned the disciples about the leaven of Herod. He explained that the leaven of the Pharisees was hypocrisy but did not elaborate on the leaven of Herod. Since Herod was a political ...

Created on 20 January 2022

2. Would Christianity Survive If Everyone was as Committed as You?

As we enter the New Year, many believers are committing to serve the Lord at a higher level. However, with the low standards of many churches and Christians, a person should have a practical way to gauge ...

Created on 13 January 2022

3. Why Incarnation is Necessary for a Proper Biblical Interpretation

The Bible teaches us that it is impossible to know God or the Scriptures outside of the physical, experiential realm. John 1:14-17 teaches us that the glory of God was revealed to us in Christ when He ...

Created on 11 November 2021

4. Biblical Standards for Leadership in an Age of Scandal

... a position, title, or status above others, we are acting like oligarchs who lord their authority over their subjects. This is the opposite of what Jesus taught (Mark 10:42-45). Joseph Mattera'steachings ...

Created on 02 November 2021

5. EXCLUSIVE: Apostolic Team Meets the President of This Wounded Middle Eastern Nation, Sees Revival Spark

My heart was pierced last year when I saw the report of the massive explosion in the port of Beirut. I knew I could not just sit back and watch; the Holy Spirit moved me to take action. I reached out ...

Created on 01 October 2021

6. 12 Stumbling Blocks to the Gospel You Must Avoid

... only experience program-based Christianity, they will eventually leave and look for a real community. Joseph Mattera's teachings reach thousands of leaders and believers in more than 175 nations. His ...

Created on 16 September 2021

7. Joseph Mattera: 10 Attributes of the Church in Mission

... my latest book, The Purpose, Power, and Process of Prophetic Ministry. To purchase, click here.) Joseph Mattera's teachings reach thousands of leaders and believers in more than 175 nations. His call ...

Created on 02 September 2021

8. The Catastrophic Generational Effects of Postmodernism

With the advent of the primacy of postmodernism in the university curricula, there has been a growing loss of meaning and purpose among generations of students. By postmodernism, I am referring to the ...

Created on 26 August 2021

9. The Urgent Need for a Passionate Awakening in the Church

Many people are praying for revival in their church. Revival implies that something is dead and needs to be brought back to life. Hence, if a church needs revival, that means it is dead. Historically, ...

Created on 19 August 2021

10. 10 Ways Christians Weaponize the Bible

The following are 10 ways Christians weaponize the Bible—using the word of God as a way to elevate a false-self or manipulate others: 1. When men use Ephesians 5:23-31 to coerce submission from their ...

Created on 11 August 2021

11. Why the Power of God Must Be Displayed for Effective Evangelism

There is a huge emphasis in the evangelical church on evangelism, church planting and the like. This is good since the church should never be separated from its mission of proclaiming Jesus to this lost ...

Created on 06 August 2021

12. Joseph Mattera: The Rise of Social Media Prophets

... excerpt from a chapter in Bishop Joseph Mattera's latest book, The Purpose, Power, and Process of Prophetic Ministry. Read articles like this one and other Spirit-led content in our new platform, CHARISMA ...

Created on 03 August 2021

13. Why God Allows Seasons of Great Falling Away From the Church

The church has often been taught about the times of refreshment that came during seasons of revival. The first such recorded time was the birth of the church on the day of Pentecost. This is where 3,000 ...

Created on 29 April 2021

14. Why We Must Cling to Spiritual Formation in the Midst of Evangelical Scandals

... up an influential ministry will go up in flames if it is not built upon, and for, Jesus Christ. For more on this subject, purchase Joseph Mattera's book Poisonous Power. Read articles like this one ...

Created on 12 March 2021

15. How God Can Provide You Escape From Today's Cultural Temptation

... He always provides a way of escape from temptations. He is always with us during our fiery trials and tests (1 Cor. 10:13, Isa. 43:2-3). Dr. Joseph Mattera is an internationally known author, consultant ...

Created on 04 March 2021

16. Joseph Mattera: God, Politics and the Kingdom of God

Whether Christian or non-Christian, any group that has an unbalanced concentration of power (e.g. the Tower of Babel in Genesis 11, or certain points of corruption in Western European history that compromised ...

Created on 04 March 2021

17. How the Revolutionary War Weakened the Gospel—and 13 Lessons for Today

... reading and church participation. May these practices help us grow in discernment so that we can truly be the light of the world and salt of the earth (Matt. 5:13-16). Purchase Joseph Mattera's latest ...

Created on 16 February 2021

18. Joseph Mattera Asks, 'Was America Ever a Christian Nation?

... city or nation to fulfill kingdom promises. Instead, we long for His eternal city and kingdom (Phil. 3:20, Heb. 11:10-17). Dr. Joseph Mattera is an internationally known author, consultant and theologian ...

Created on 11 February 2021

19. Is It Wrong to Hold Kingdom Voices Accountable for Election Prophecies?

... to the church for the glory of God. When bringing correction, may we treat each other with grace, kindness and mercy as we await the coming of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. Dr. Joseph Mattera ...

Created on 02 February 2021

20. 8 Reasons Prophets Sometimes Make Mistakes

I am a firm believer in the prophetic. I believe in the validity and continuation of the gifts of the Spirit (1 Cor. 12-14). My desire is to deal with the larger question of when and why prophetic people ...

Created on 20 January 2021