Biblical Preaching

This message draws from Jesus's instruction to His apostles on the night of His betrayal. In John 15, Christ revealed that His followers must bear fruit or they will be cut from the vine and cast into the fire. Christ is the vine and all Christians must bear fruit. Other scriptures expand on this truth and encourage the faithful to find joy in Christ by being fruitful.

This message launches from Acts 17 to observe how the apostle Paul spoke before Greek philosophers in the ancient city of Athens and how he opened the door leading people to consider Jesus. Paul began with the greatness of God and how God created the nations to seek and find Him for He is not far from anyone. This message continues by recognizing the model of evangelism in the New Testament and how Christians can begin to imitate this approach today.

This message draws from Matthew 22:23-33 to see how Jesus responded to the Sadducees' test to disprove the resurrection. Christ confronted their mistake as He revealed that they did not know the Scriptures nor the power of God.

In this lesson, Jesus teaches us how to apply the Scriptures written long ago as though written to us today and Jesus revealed how the very tense of a word proves that God is the God of the living including those who passed away and who will resurrect on the last day.

This message is drawn from Jesus's reading in Matthew 21:33-44. Jesus taught in the Temple telling the Parable of the Vineyard Owner. This lesson looks at Jesus's claim to be the rejected stone that became the cornerstone and explores the imagery of the stone predicted to conquer the world.

Launching from Jesus's response to religious leaders after cleansing the temple, this message draws from those events to see whom Christ received in the Temple including children praising Him as God from Psalm 8.

This message draws from Matthew 19:3-9 to observe what Jesus teaches about marriage and how divorce was not permitted from the beginning when God created humanity male and female. Furthermore, Jesus defined another marriage after divorce as adultery with exception if one divorced a spouse for extramarital sex.

This is the 2nd lesson in this series. This sermon series launches each sermon from Jesus's response to religious leaders asking, "Have You Not Read?"

Jesus often responded to religious leaders asking an exposing question: "Have you not read?" This message draws from Matthew 12:1-8 to see how we need to read the Bible, handle it rightly, practice mercy, and recognize the authority of Christ over religious traditions.

What is God doing during world affairs --- plagues, famines, and wars? This message draws from Psalm 46 and other Psalms to see how God has been active in influencing the nations and enacting justice. This lesson considers the authority of Christ now from Psalm 2 and from Revelation 19.

What makes America great? Should it be freedom or righteousness? This message draws from Proverbs 14:32-35 among other scriptures to recognize how Christians are free in Christ and how that freedom has blessed the world. Biblical truth has set the fundamental values that have made America free.

What is the impact of a faithful father? This message draws from the life and faith of Abraham in the Book of Genesis. Abraham's faith was exceptional and his faith in God's promises produced obedience in him even so that he would offer his son as a sacrifice because He trusted that God would raise him from the dead.

How can an eternal Hell be just? Why would Jesus teach that this is the sentence for those who do not believe in Him? This message draws from Matthew 25:41-46 to see what Jesus meant by "everlasting punishment" and how we can escape by Christ such a conclusion.

Should the assembly of the church consist of congregational worship, ensemble worship, or both? This study draws from 1 Corinthians 11 and 14 looking at how the New Testament describes the gathering of the church. By reading these scriptures, readers can see how the gathering for communion, edification, and worship were acts of the whole church.

Who is in charge of the church today? This message draws from the Letter to the Ephesians to see how Christ is the Head of the church now. This message also seeks out the purpose, the mission, and the unity of the church. This all leads to, "Where is the church of Christ today?"

This message draws from Titus 2:1-8 addressing the roles of gender as assigned by God according to sex, so that males are to behave as faithful men and females are to behave as faithful women.

How should Christians view the Bible? Christians should rely on the Bible as Jesus did. This lesson draws from Mark 12 to observe how Jesus defended the truth by relying on the Bible. This study also addresses some of the tough questions many have about the Bible.

This message draws from Acts 18 about Priscilla and Aquila to observe their example of character, faith, and courage. This character study exemplifies how faithful women and men can serve in the mission of Christ to make disciples of all the world.

Are there behaviors that are always wrong? Is it always evil to abuse the innocent especially children? Yes. There are behaviors that are always absolutely evil. This message draws from the Bible to see the nature of God, that God must always be just, and that He is the only possible standard who is morally excellent for determining what is good and evil.

This sermon observes Genesis 1:1 with other scriptures about the creation of heavens and the earth. The message answers questions of skepticism and offers 3 arguments for searching out the cause, the power, the nature, and intelligence of the cause of the universe. "In the beginning, God created the heavens and the earth."

This message launches from Jesus's resurrection appearances in Luke 24 to observe the evidence to believe. This is evidence throughout the New Testament. Gospel preaching means preaching the resurrection of Christ from prophecies and attested by witnesses. This message lays out the evidence to believe and the message to proclaim to all of the world.

This message draws from Romans 6:11-14 to change our identity as dead to sin and alive to Christ so to put to death sin in the body. This sermon observes the lies that we tell ourselves and encourages us that we can escape and endure any temptation according to the Bible. If you are seeking freedom from addiction and habitual sin, this is a great message for you.

This message draws from Jesus's story of the rich man who planned his retirement all wrong in Luke 12:13-21. God called the man into account for his soul. This encourages believers to be wealthy unto God rather than merely wealthy of this world. God also teaches us to be content rather than want more. From the words of Christ, this message observes how we are to use our abundance.

This message launches from Jesus's parable of the Great Supper in Luke 14 and draws from those who made excuses to Jesus in Luke 9:57-62 to expose the excuses that we make not to follow Christ completely. This message is challenging and encouraging us to repent fully, because being a disciple of Christ is worth everything.

This is a powerful message that draws from Luke 5:27-32 to observe the mission of Christ to call sinners to repentance. This is set in the example of Levi also called Matthew who left everything to follow Christ. However, Jesus's relationship with him and other "sinners" opened Him to criticism from the mainstream preachers and scholars. Do you remember how Jesus responded?

This message is launching a new sermon series through the Gospel of Luke. Scott draws vital points from Luke 4:14-30 observing how the people of the synagogue of Nazareth responded with amazement at Jesus's teaching, then skepticism, and then rage. Jesus confronted their disbelief of His words and the prophecies of Him. Do you remember what the people tried to do next? This message encourages Christians never to be ashamed of Jesus's words.

Are you a steward of God's mysteries? To know God's mysteries is to know the wisdom of Christ that the world does not know. This message is driven by 1 Corinthians 4:1-7 encouraging Christians to maintain the revelation of God's mysteries.

What would happen to a church that has another foundation other than Christ? This message is driven by 1 Corinthians 3:5-17 to warn believers about elevating preachers, traditions, and movements above Christ.

Why did the first churches sing as a congregation? Why did churches for centuries sing without musical instruments? This message is driven by 1 Corinthians 14 to challenge you with God's commands to reconsider music in the church along with how this passage was applied in the history of acapella --- the music of the church.

Are your beliefs based on persuasive speaking or on the Spirit's Words? Faith must not rest of the wisdom of men but on the power of God. This message draws from 1 Corinthians 2 to seek out the words that the Holy Spirit teaches through men who are guided by the Spirit of God.

Can the power and wisdom of the gospel unite believers? The gospel unites the church and exalts the humble rather than the haughty who lead people astray. By His power and wisdom, God redeems the lowly showing His power over the efforts of man. This message expands on these truths by drawing from 1 Corinthians 1:18-32.

How merciful is God to forgive an adulterer who has bloodguilt? This message draws from Psalm 51 --- a psalm of confession and prayer for forgiveness. This sermon observes the fulfillment of this psalm in Jesus Christ and why we need to confess our sins to God the Father.

What fulfillment have selfish desires given you? What do you want so intensely that you would sin to get it or sin when you don't?

This message draws from James 4:1-10 for us to humble ourselves and remove the distorted desires beneath our sins.

Sin begins with desires in the heart, whether good or bad. Corrupt desires is coveting. Giving into temptations to fulfill those desires in twisted ways leads to death. This message draws from James 1:12-16 and other scriptures to make us aware of the desires that entice us and we look at how to put these sinful desires to death.

Do you feel life drawing you away from God? This message draws from 1 Timothy 4:6-16 teaching us about how ministers are to exercise devotion that is evident to all and sets an example of devotion for all Christians.

Who has God appointed to lead and guard His people --- the church? This message draws from 1 Timothy 3:1-15 to observe the qualifications of leaders in the church that Christ built and bought with His blood.

If the Lord returned today, would your family be ready? This message pulls insights from Genesis 6-9 to see the kind of father that Noah was and how he prepared and saved his family from the Flood.

Do you grieve your sins? This message draws from David's confession of guilt in Psalm 32:1-5 so that we learn how guilt helps us to seek forgiveness confessing our sins to God the Father.

Please judge what is spoken in this message. This sermon launches from Jesus's teaching to judge righteously in John 7:24. This sermon teaches the judging that is wrong and the judging that all Christians must do.

Do you struggle with anger? This message applies the truth about anger in the Ephesians 4:26-27 so that Christians know what to do with our anger. This sermon draws from the Bible to recognize sinful anger and give it to God.

How important are mothers and mother figures to discipling the next generation? This message draws from the life and words of Mary, the mother of Jesus, to recognize the great influence of Godly women.

The Bible's teachings about the roles of men and women liberates believers from cultural confusion. This message draws from 1 Timothy 2:8-15 to hear God's Word about the roles of men and women in the church especially instruction for women including modest dress and not taking authority over men.

This message draws from Jesus's burial and appearances of His resurrection in Mark 15:42-16:8 to observe the hope of the Gospel.

What leads people to repent and become a Christian? This message observes key points from Titus 2:11-15 to recognize how God's grace changes believers and produces great things in their lives.

What modern-day idols keep people from knowing God? This message draws from the account of spiritual adultery in Hosea 4:7-14 and texts about Hosea's life to see God's just judgment against those who reject Him and God's offer of redemption.

This message draws from Acts 28:23-31 to see what the Bible means by preaching the kingdom of God. This message considers what is the best method and material for sharing the Gospel with others and what is missing from proclaiming the good message.

What does repentance entail? Is it merely sorrow for sins? Is it just changing one's behavior? This message digs deeper into repentance drawing from Acts 26:12-18 and other scriptures to how repentance connects to salvation and why we should take joy in repenting from sin.

Does your conscience confess that your faith is sincere? This message draws from Acts 24:10-21 and other scriptures to see how the internal witness, the conscience, reveals whether we are truly following Christ from the heart.

This message draws from the gathering of Christians in the assembly as found in Acts 20:6-12. This message observes the importance of Christians meeting on the first day of the week, worshipping according to the truth, and worshipping from the heart as Christ commanded in John 4:23-24.