Biblical Teaching

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.