Write This Down: Greed

“Write This Down…” provides a restatement of selected points or observations from various teaching venues at which Pastor Matthew speaks. The following material is from Pastor Matthew’s sermon entitled, “Greed,” part of the series called “The Seven Deadly Sins,” the weekend of October 10, 2010 at Bethel Church: Greed is that unyielding pursuit of status READ MORE

Right at the Door

You will notice that it has been a couple of weeks since I have posted anything. The fact is I have been chewing on a handful of items about which to write; struggling with knowing which of several important things is most critical to me. But, as happens, the one that some days ago first READ MORE

A Dead Man’s Influence

While reading through the record of Israel’s assorted kings one happens upon a reference to one of Israel’s admired prophets. 2 Kings 13:20-21 offers this concise accounting of a very unusual event: So Elisha died, and they buried him. Now bands of Moabites used to invade the land in the spring of the year. And READ MORE

The Preacher’s Scrap Pile: The Groom of John 3

Among the details found within the rich fabric of John 3, is a reference regarding the love the Divine Groom has for his precious bride Israel. Consider John 3:29: The one who has the bride is the bridegroom. The friend of the bridegroom, who stands and hears him, rejoices greatly at the bridegroom’s voice. Therefore READ MORE