https://indiegospel.net/kelly-matthews Fri, 24 Apr 2026 02:44:28 -0230 https://indiegospel.net/kelly-matthews/blog/199/sacred-warrior-interivew https://indiegospel.net/kelly-matthews/blog/199 at 8PM (EST) 5PM (PST) on http://untombed.com/radio  Tune in and hang out with us in the Untombed Chat Room.



Again, I am so honored to have had the chance to interview someone who has created music that is a part of the soundtrack of my life. God has used Sacred Warrior's music and ministry to reach so many people all over the world and has been a huge influence in my life. Thank you to Bruce and all the guys in the band for being willing vessels of the Lord. All glory to God. ]]> Tue, 17 Jun 2014 23:44:58 -0230 https://indiegospel.net/kelly-matthews/blog/196/i-dont-go-to-church-because https://indiegospel.net/kelly-matthews/blog/196
"I'm not going back to that church, because that preacher gets up there and tells the congregation what is right and what is wrong. How can he stand up there and tell me what I can and can't do? He's not perfect and I'm sure he has plenty of issues of his own. I'm not going to sit there and listen to that."

Now, I never try to hide my Christianity, but I don't go around bashing people over the head with my Bible either. Sometimes it is wise to speak and sometimes it is wise to keep your mouth closed. When the Holy Spirit nudges me to say something, it's like an itch that won't go away until I scratch it. So after a few seconds silence, my response was this:

"I don't know anything about the church you go to, but in my church, it's not 'thus sayeth Pastor so-n-so'. It's 'thus sayeth the Word of God'. Anyone can have an opinion about anything, but what does the scripture say? My advice is to read your Bible and see if your lifestyle matches up with what God says."

He just looked at me like a deer in the headlights. I felt like he was trying to justify his lifestyle by pointing the finger at the person who stepped on his toes. I do not think his pastor was spouting off opinions, but speaking in truth and it rubbed this guy the wrong way. Needless to say, the conversation was over. He didn't hear what he wanted from his pastor and he certainly wasn't going to get a sugar-coated piece of ear candy from me. He knows in his heart of hearts where he stands with God. Trying to convince yourself that you are in the right and justify your sin will profit you absolutely nothing.
God's Word holds the Truth. Please, do not take my word for it... read it for yourself.
Take care and be blessed in Jesus name!]]> Fri, 20 Jun 2014 01:13:48 -0230 https://indiegospel.net/kelly-matthews/blog/179/am-i-good-enough-to-get-into-heaven https://indiegospel.net/kelly-matthews/blog/179
"I think I've done more good than bad in my life. Hopefully they'll let me in." (speaking of heaven)

This was one of those situations where I could not respond, due to the circumstance, but I was not shocked to hear this reply. People who just know about God and what they hope will happen when they die often think that the good things they do in life will score them enough points to get a ticket into heaven. My question is, if being more good than bad gets us eternal life with God, WHY DID JESUS HAVE TO SUFFER THE DEATH OF THE CROSS?
Then how are we saved? Check this out:
Ephesians 2:8-9
[For by grace are ye saved through faith; and that not of yourselves: it is the gift of God; Not of works, lest any man should boast.]
All the good works in the world could never be enough to pay sin's debt. So we are saved by grace through faith in Jesus Christ. So we say a prayer and that's it? We're now saved through faith, so now we can go out and live however we please, right? Check out this scripture:
James 2:17
[Even so faith, if it hath not works, is dead, being alone]
Hold on, isn't that a contradiction? No.
We do not do good works TO BE saved, we do good works BECAUSE we are saved. When you have a relationship with Christ, your life will change. Having faith in Jesus does not give us a license to sin. The good works are a response to our faith. Faith and works do not conflict with each other; quite the opposite. They work hand-in-hand.
My advice is to put your faith in Jesus Christ, then do right and risk the consequences.
Til next time, take care and God bless!]]> Sat, 28 Jun 2014 19:52:41 -0230 https://indiegospel.net/kelly-matthews/blog/164/always-remember https://indiegospel.net/kelly-matthews/blog/164 Sometimes rests on my shoulders
I feel I might freeze to death
As the world keeps getting colder
 
They say a light shines brightest
In the darkest of places
Is anyone still looking for light?
I see apathy on so many faces
 
But always remember:
 
Yes, there are still eyes to see
Yes, there are still ears to hear
The burden of your soul is lifted
In faith, cast your cares and fears
 
God has called you out
With love, be bold and stand strong
Proclaim His name to every nation
In every word, every action and every song]]> Tue, 08 Jul 2014 23:24:16 -0230 https://indiegospel.net/kelly-matthews/blog/143/why-religion-is-a-bad-lifestyle https://indiegospel.net/kelly-matthews/blog/143
"What? Did I read the title of this post correctly? Kelly, you're not religious?"
No I'm not. My definition of religion conflicts with my faith in Jesus Christ. To a lot of people, that last statement will make no sense. If this is the case, we might have a difference of opinion about what 'religion' is. Hate me yet? Think I'm a heretic? More importantly, do I have your attention? I hope so.

Religious people fly airplanes into buildings. Religious people think it is okay to hate their brother and say they love God. Religious people go through the motions. Religious people think they are right with God because they go to church. Religious people jump through hoops and climb an endless ladder trying to reach God, when he has his hand stretched out for us to take. Religion is man's attempt to get to God; true Christianity is God trying to reach man.

What God desires for us is to have a relationship with Him. Sin separated us from God, then he took sin upon his back and took our place on the cross. He is waiting with open arms to forgive our sins. He's already paid the price, now it is up to you to believe and accept His grace.

"Okay Kelly, but what about these 'Christian' organizations that promote hate? Aren't we supposed to love?"
Yes we are. Do not confuse not condoning sin with hate. This is a big problem. Are we supposed to hate evil? Absolutely. That does not mean its alright to spit on someone because they are a sinner. That's what sinners do... they sin! Check out what Jesus said about loving God and loving other people.
Matthew 22: 34-40
28 And one of the scribes came, and having heard them reasoning together, and perceiving that he had answered them well, asked him, Which is the first commandment of all?  29 And Jesus answered him, The first of all the commandments  is , Hear, O Israel; The Lord our God is one Lord:  30 And thou shalt love the Lord thy God with all thy heart, and with all thy soul, and with all thy mind, and with all thy strength: this  is  the first commandment.  31 And the second  is  like,  namely this, Thou shalt love thy neighbour as thyself. There is none other commandment greater than these.  32 And the scribe said unto him, Well, Master, thou hast said the truth: for there is one God; and there is none other but he:  33 And to love him with all the heart, and with all the understanding, and with all the soul, and with all the strength, and to love  his  neighbour as himself, is more than all whole burnt offerings and sacrifices.  34 And when Jesus saw that he answered discreetly, he said unto him, Thou art not far from the kingdom of God. And no man after that durst ask him  any question .

That passage of scripture flies in the face of religion and those who hate in God's neme. God loves us and we should love Him and other people. I am not going to use the phrase 'Love the sinner, hate the sin'. Its been worn out and is not found in scripture. We are to stand up for what is right; in love; never compromising; letting Jesus be the center of our lives. It is not about religion... it is all about Jesus. The Christian lifestyle is a direct reaction to what Christ did on the cross. That is NOT religion, but it is the LOVE of God.
Until next time, take care and be blessed. ]]> Sat, 19 Jul 2014 23:47:02 -0230 https://indiegospel.net/kelly-matthews/blog/131/search-for-sight https://indiegospel.net/kelly-matthews/blog/131 The music that Search For Sight plays is a mixture of folk rock and classic rock. We have 2 albums available for download from Amazon and iTunes. The first is called 'Too Many Goodbyes' and the second is titled 'See You Around'. All of the musicians and songwriters, including myself, are born again Christians. The lyrics of the songs are very laid back and focus on mostly love and relationships. I am also a member of the band Lordchain, which is a ministry minded, Christ centered project created to tell the world about Jesus. SFS was created to help fund much needed research in the field of retinal diseases. In either case, I want people to see Jesus in my life and not just my music.
We have partnered with The Foundation Fighting Blindness and are raising money for the annual event called VisionWalk. As part of the Mid South chapter of The Foundation Fighting Blindness, VisionWalk is held every October in Memphis TN. You can be a part. Help us find a cure for blindness. Thank you in advance for your time, prayers and support. Check out our VisionWalk page: http://www.fightblindness.org/goto/kellymatthews
Here is my story:
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