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Scott LaPierre Ministries episodes

  • The Virgin Shall Conceive and Bear a Son (Isaiah 7:14)

    Isaiah 7:14 says, “Behold, the virgin shall conceive and bear a son, and call his name Immanuel (which means God with Us).” Prophecy can have a near, partial fulfillment and a future, greater fulfillment. In Isaiah’s day a young girl was a virgin. She would get married, cease being a virgin, have a child, and name that child, Immanuel. There is nothing miraculous about this birth, other than God predicted it. When Ahaz saw this child named Immanuel, he would think of Isaiah’s words and the child would serve as a sign that God would deliver Judah in the future. Seven hundred years later, Mary gave birth to Christ as a virgin and He was literally, "God with Us.”

    Read the full teaching: https://www.scottlapierre.org/the-virgin-shall-conceive-and-bear-a-son-immanuel/

    53 min
  • The Cost of Following Jesus (Luke 14:25–26)

    Jesus' words in Luke 14:25–26 challenge superficial discipleship. This message examines why He addressed the crowds so searchingly and what His call means when following Him requires difficult choices, reordered loyalties, and costly obedience.

    Read the full teaching: https://www.scottlapierre.org/if-anyone-comes-after-me/

    53 min
  • The Parable of the Great Banquet (Luke 14:15–24)

    The Parable of the Great Banquet in Luke 14:15–24 warns against making excuses when God graciously invites us into His kingdom. The invited guests refused the banquet because possessions, work, and family mattered more to them. The host then welcomed the poor, crippled, blind, and lame, picturing the grace of God toward those who recognize their need.

    Read the full teaching: https://www.scottlapierre.org/a-great-banquet-and-invited-many/

    57 min
  • Everyone Who Exalts Himself Will Be Humbled (Luke 14:11)

    Jesus teaches that those who exalt themselves will be humbled, while those who humble themselves will be exalted. In Luke 14:7–11, a dispute over places of honor becomes a lesson about pride, humility, and leaving recognition in God’s hands.

    Read the full teaching: https://www.scottlapierre.org/everyone-who-exalts-himself/

    53 min
  • How to Conquer Your Demons – Breakthrough to Be Set Free

    Tanja Anderson interviewed me for her online summit: "How to Conquer Your Demons - Breakthrough to Be Set Free."




    https://youtu.be/AxlHQA3GbeQ
    Tanja Anderson interviewed me for her online summit: "How to Conquer Your Demons - Breakthrough to Be Set Free."



    "How to Conquer Your Demons" was an interesting, and wonderful, interview. Whenever I'm asked to participate in an online summit, I have the same request: I can be bold and share whatever I want from God's Word. This is why I have almost always accepted any invitation to be interviewed if people have agreed with this request. While it might seem odd to accept an invitation from someone who might be theologically different than me, I enjoy these opportunities because they allow me to reach an audience I wouldn’t otherwise address.



    As a pastor, I spend most of my time with Christians. My life is committed to “equipping the saints for the work of the ministry” (Ephesians 4:12). While I’m thankful to serve God in this way if an atheist or agnostic invited me on their show it would allow me to reach an audience that is largely the opposite of those I typically address. Instead of believers, it would be unbelievers. I can’t imagine much being more evangelistic than being on a podcast speaking to countless non-Christians.



    With that said, Tanja was far from an atheist or agnostic. In the interview she frequently talked about recently “opening her heart to God and inviting Him into her life.” I appreciated her passion and desire to help others. While I expect her to grow over time in her knowledge and understanding of God and His Word, when she first reached out to me the Bible was completely new to her. As a result, if you listen to the interview, you’ll notice that I tried to bring the discussion back to the gospel. I wanted to repeatedly share it, not just with her, but with her audience who I suspect might not be Christians. I was thankful for this opportunity, and I hope it encourages you as much than encouraged me.
    37 min
  • Jesus Heals on the Sabbath (Luke 14:1–6)

    In Luke 14:3 Jesus asked lawyers what was lawful on the Sabbath. They were experts in the law. This is their language! They were always deciding what is and isn’t lawful. If anyone should’ve been able to answer this question it was them. But they couldn’t answer, because they created a complex system of rules that made the Sabbath a burden instead of a blessing. Learn why doing good was appropriate and lawful on the Sabbath.

    Read the full teaching: https://www.scottlapierre.org/lawful-on-the-sabbath/

    54 min
  • Christians Should Give Willingly Not Reluctantly or Under Compulsion

    Christians should give willingly: "Each one must give as he has decided in his heart, not reluctantly or under compulsion, for God loves a cheerful giver" (2 Corinthians 9:7). This stands in contrast to giving a tithe in the Old Testament, under the Law, which was "under compulsion."



    Table of Contents* The New Testament Expects Giving Willingly Versus Giving a Tithe* God Sees the “Heart Gift” Versus the “Hand Gift”* Giving Willingly in the Old Testament* Jacob Demonstrates Giving Unwillingly* Abraham Demonstrates Giving Willingly* Thankfulness Produces Better Giving Than Law* So Why Give Willingly?



    The New Testament Expects Giving Willingly Versus Giving a Tithe



    Why doesn’t God command us to give a certain percent? Because He wants us to give willingly out of thankfulness, versus giving out of obligation to a command. Second Corinthians 8 and 9 provide the richest, most detailed teaching on giving in the New Testament. Keep these chapters in mind because we’ll repeatedly draw from them to understand Christian giving.



    Paul told the Corinthians, “See that you excel in everything [and that would include giving]. I say this not as a command” (2 Corinthians 8:7-8 ESV). This is interesting! Paul was an apostle, which means he had the authority to command his readers to give. We know he wanted them to give because that was the point of this portion of his letter, but right when it sounded like he was about to command them to give, he clarified that he was not doing that. Why? He wanted them to give willingly!



    In the next chapter, Paul said,



    I thought it necessary to exhort the brethren to go to you ahead of time, and prepare your generous gift beforehand, which you had previously promised, that it may be ready as a matter of generosity and not as a grudging obligation…let each one give as he purposes in his heart, not grudgingly or of necessity, for God loves a cheerful giver.”2 Corinthians 9:5, 7



    The Corinthian believers promised they would give, but they hadn’t yet because it’s much easier to talk about giving than to actually give. Paul reminded them of their promise by sending Christians ahead to get the gift, but he still wanted it to be a willing gift and not done under obligation. He didn’t want to force the gift out of them. The words “grudging obligation” refer to the conditions when giving. We’re not supposed to give because of external pressure, such as the demands of others. When giving is done this way, it resembles taxation more than worship.



    Paul’s words are clear, which is why it’s disappointing when Christian leaders disobey them. We can’t help but think of televangelists and pastors saying almost anything to get people to give. They will guilt, shame, lie, and make ridiculous promises if it helps them obtain one more dollar. They aren’t trying to help people grow in their relationships with the Lord. Instead, they’re motivated by greed and covetousness. Bible teacher Warren Wiersbe said,



    During my years of ministry I have endured many offering appeals.
    55 min
  • Sizzling Hot Christian Marriage Show Interview

    Joseph Follette interviewed me for the Sizzling Hot Christian Marriage Show. Watch the video of the interview or listen to the audio, which is also on my podcast.



    Table of Contents* Video of the Sizzling Hot Christian Marriage Show * Description of the Sizzling Hot Christian Marriage Show* Your Marriage God's Way - Book and Workbook



    Video of the Sizzling Hot Christian Marriage Show




    https://youtu.be/rzUGgnv2yV0
    Husbands lead your wives by obeying Ephesians 5:25-33. The most common complaint wives have is that their husband is not leading in the home.



    Description of the Sizzling Hot Christian Marriage Show



    Do you want your love to last?



    We know how difficult marriage can be. I want you to meet a friend of mine who is laboring every day like me to keep marriages together. He is licensed marriage and family therapist Joe Follette, Jr. Joe has been working with couples for over 30 years. First as a church pastor but for the last 22 years as a marriage therapist. He has helped thousands of couples work through the issues they were facing and get back into each other’s arms again. While Joe’s training has prepared him to deal with even the most broken marriages, his personal life experiences have probably prepared him the most. He shared that he wouldn’t be the therapist he is if he hadn’t experienced the pain and heartache in his own relationships.



    Ten years into his second marriage he found himself considering divorce again. It just seemed at the time that was the only way to find peace. Joe screamed out to the Lord for help. He got an answer he was not expecting. God told him he didn’t love his wife. This was a difficult message for Joe to receive. Why of course he loved his wife. God told Joe that as long as he was arguing with his wife he was not loving her. He wasn’t loving her because he didn’t like who she was. He had been on a campaign to change her into who he wanted her to be. God helped him to realize trying to change his wife was not loving her.



    It took several months for Joe to experience a complete transformation. But the process produced a changed man who truly loved and accepted his wife for who she is. This of course transformed their marriage. No longer bickering about any and everything, they have worked harmoniously over the second half of their marriage to raise their blended family together.



    Joe’s quest has been to teach couples how to truly love each other. He challenges couples to look into the mirror to do what they can to make their marriage better.



    In his quest to teach more couples how to truly love each other, Joe has lined up 21 marriage experts and gurus to share their secrets to lasting love. I am excited to be one of those who will be interviewed during his upcoming Sizzling Hot Christian Marriage Show. As you know I have been in the trenches teaching couples how to love each other as well. I can’t wait to share with you and all those in attendance what I have gleaned from all of my work over the years.



    30 min
  • Bowing the Knee to Jesus Christ (Luke 13:34-35)

    Bowing the knee to Jesus means acknowledging His authority as Lord. Philippians 2:10–11 teaches that everyone will ultimately acknowledge Him. The question is whether we will willingly repent and trust Him now or face Him as Judge after rejecting Him. This promise of universal acknowledgment does not mean everyone will be saved.

    Read the full teaching: https://www.scottlapierre.org/bowing-the-knee-to-jesus/

    50 min

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Understand the Bible and apply God’s Word to your marriage, family, church, and everyday life. Pastor, author, and Christian speaker Scott LaPierre shares verse-by-verse sermons, biblical teaching,…