Scott LaPierre Ministries

In Matthew 12:29, Jesus said people were seeing Him "bind the strong man," referring to Satan. This showed Jesus is stronger than Satan, and able to deliver people from his kingdom. Learn how Satan obtained a kingdom (Hebrews 2:5-9).

Read the full teaching: https://www.scottlapierre.org/jesus-will-bind-the-strong-man/

Biblical stewardship of money begins with recognizing that everything belongs to God and that Christians are responsible to manage money according to His Word. Scripture addresses earning, spending, saving, giving, debt, contentment, and wise planning.

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In Luke 17:20-21 Jesus said, "The Kingdom of God is in your midst." Jesus said this because He was on the earth and people could see Him, hear Him, and touch Him. He had the kingdom with Him. To be near Jesus was to be near the kingdom.

Read the full teaching: https://www.scottlapierre.org/the-kingdom-of-god-is-in-your-midst/

If Christ has not been raised, Christian preaching and faith are empty, our sins remain unforgiven, and those who died trusting Him have no resurrection hope. That is Paul’s argument in 1 Corinthians 15:12–19. He asks the Corinthians to consider what denying the resurrection would mean, then declares in verse 20 that Christ has indeed been raised.

Read the full teaching: https://www.scottlapierre.org/for-if-christ-is-not-raised/

The parable of the talents in Matthew 25:14–30 teaches faithful stewardship. Consider how God entrusts different responsibilities to His servants, why faithfulness matters more than comparison, and what the servants' rewards reveal about accountability before Him.

Read the full teaching: https://www.scottlapierre.org/the-parable-of-the-talents/

James 1:4 (ESV) says, “And let steadfastness have its full effect, that you may be perfect and complete, lacking in nothing.” The familiar wording “let patience have its perfect work” expresses the same point: God uses trials to develop steadfastness and spiritual maturity rather than bitterness.

Read the full teaching: https://www.scottlapierre.org/let-patience-have-its-perfect-work/

Studying Scripture together should lead a couple to obedience. This introduction to Your Marriage God's Way Workbook offers guidance for praying, listening to each other, responding humbly when discussion creates tension, and applying God's Word to build a Christ-centered marriage.

Read the full teaching: https://www.scottlapierre.org/couples-bible-study-for-christ-centered-relationships/

In Luke 17:11–19, Jesus cleansed ten lepers, but only one returned to give thanks. This message explains the effects of leprosy, its picture of spiritual uncleanness, and the significance of the returning man's response to Christ.

Read the full teaching: https://www.scottlapierre.org/the-ten-lepers-and-spiritual-leprosy/

Being content with what you have means turning from the love of money and trusting God’s promise to remain with you. Hebrews 13:5 grounds contentment in His assurance, “I will never leave you nor forsake you” (ESV). Lasting contentment grows from our relationship with Christ, rather than from accumulating more possessions.

Read the full teaching: https://www.scottlapierre.org/be-content-with-what-you-have/

The parable of the unprofitable servant in Luke 17:7–10 confronts spiritual pride that can grow out of faithful service. Jesus calls His followers to serve with humility rather than treat obedience as a reason God owes them special recognition.

Read the full teaching: https://www.scottlapierre.org/parable-of-the-unprofitable-servant/