Church Matters Archives

Young people can teach us about worship, confidence, righteousness, and justice.

We must admit racism exists and fight it where it does.

The devil is a preacher. From the third chapter of the Bible onward, he is opening up God’s word to people, seeking to interpret it and apply it.

For the last 16 years I’ve sat in a seminary classroom, listening to student sermons on an almost daily basis, and I’ve heard every kind of sermon...

No church leader is perfect. So all church leaders sin.

The world is changing, and in some ways the church must learn to change with it. Blogger Christopher Smith takes a moment to share what he believed...

Why do people give? That’s easy. They give from the heart, to vision.

Readers will think of exceptions. But by and large, these statements have been found to be solid and trustworthy throughout long years of ministry.

The pastor demonstrates faith every time he tends to the flock and delivers sermons. But sometimes he demonstrates unbelief.

We are going to be learning a great deal more about the candidates in weeks and months ahead. But it’s also increasingly true that we’re going to...

Should our pastors get involved in politics? Is that part of their role?

To be a Christian means to stand in witness for Christ. All of us, no matter our background, are called to share the Good News with the people of...

Revelation was basically written to Christians under persecution to encourage them to persevere. Don't give up! Jesus Christ is going to win!

I find that most of us are not highly skilled at tapping into wiser minds. This is a shame, as Scripture is full of verses stating that wisdom...

Several years ago, Robert Fulghum wrote a bestselling book with an intriguing title: "All I Really Need to Know I Learned in Kindergarten." It...