Navigating Life From The Cross

King over all Zechariah 14:9  And the Lord will be king over all the earth. On that day the Lord will be one and his name one. 1 Timothy 1:17  To the King of the ages, immortal, invisible, the only God, be honor and glory forever and ever. Amen. Verse 1: From the mountains high to the oceans deep, Your glory shines in all we see. You formed the stars with just one word, And breathed Your life into...

Metaphor of Shade vs. Light (00:01–00:24) "Throwing shade" implies negativity and darkness; "throwing light" can expose wrongdoings or highlight good qualities. Matthew 6:22–23 (00:24–00:50) Jesus teaches: "If your eye is good, your whole body will be full of light; if bad, full of darkness." Illustration of Opening Blinds (01:20–01:41) The more you open the blinds, the more you see—even small det...

Pastor Scott Thom explores Jesus' statement in Matthew 5:3 , "Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven." He contrasts the world's pursuit of happiness through power, wealth, and self-gratification with Jesus' call to humility, spiritual dependence, and inner transformation. Pastor Scott emphasizes that true happiness is not found in chasing it directly but in seeking God...

Hallelujah, praise the King! - Worship song Revelation 19:1 After this I heard what seemed to be the loud voice of a great multitude in heaven, crying out, "Hallelujah! Salvation and glory and power belong to our God, Psalm 111:1 Praise the Lord! I will give thanks to the Lord with my whole heart, in the company of the upright, in the congregation. (Verse 1) Lord, I stand before You now With a hum...

In "Urgent Prayer Final" , Pastor Scott Thom calls believers to spiritual alertness and a renewed commitment to prayer. Using a humorous camping story to illustrate urgency and unity, he emphasizes the Apostle Paul's call in Colossians 4:2–4 for continual, vigilant, and thankful prayer. Pastor Thom encourages conversational, ongoing communication with God, alertness to spiritual signs, and gratitu...

I Lay It Down, I Surrender - Worship Proverbs 3:5-6 Trust in the Lord with all your heart, and do not lean on your own understanding. In all your ways acknowledge him, and he will make straight your paths. 2 Peter 3:9  The Lord is not slow to fulfill his promise as some count slowness, but is patient toward you, not wishing that any should perish, but that all should reach repentance. Matthew 16:2...

In this message, Pastor Scott Thom unpacks Matthew 6:25–34 , focusing on Jesus' command not to worry. He explains that worry is often rooted in misplaced priorities and a lack of trust in God as our provider. While planning for the future is wise, trusting in money or possessions instead of God leads to spiritual vulnerability. Pastor Scott emphasizes the importance of seeking God's kingdom first,...

Mountains Bow And Oceans Roar - Worship Song Psalm 95:4-5  In his hand are the depths of the earth; the heights of the mountains are his also. The sea is his, for he made it, and his hands formed the dry land. Psalm 121:1 ESV / 38 helpful votes  A Song of Ascents. I lift up my eyes to the hills. From where does my help come? Isaiah 54:10  For the mountains may depart and the hills be removed, but...

In this teaching, Pastor Scott Thom explores the depth and meaning behind the phrase "forgive us our debts as we forgive our debtors" from the Lord's Prayer (Matthew 6). He emphasizes God's readiness to forgive and our need to approach Him with humility, not entitlement. Pastor Scott challenges believers to examine their attitudes toward sin, forgiveness, and the traps of self-righteousness while...

Mighty and Holy - Worship song with Lyrics Verse 1: You are holy, You are righteous, full of truth and grace, You are faithful, ever-present, in Your warm embrace. You are just and full of mercy, always near, not far, You are sovereign, King eternal, your majesty we stand in awe  Chorus: Mighty, holy, loving Father, all creation sings Your name, Everlasting, never changing, You forever are the sam...

In "10 Challenges Return," Pastor Scott Thom shares 10 key challenges that Christians must embrace as they anticipate Christ's return. Drawing from Scripture and real-life examples, he encourages believers to stay rooted in faith, love, patience, and holiness while actively participating in church, spreading the gospel, and comforting others. He reminds viewers that these turbulent times are not t...

You Hold My Heart, You Know My Name - Worship song Acts 2:21  And it shall come to pass that everyone who calls upon the name of the Lord shall be saved.' Isaiah 42:8  I am the Lord; that is my name; my glory I give to no other, nor my praise to carved idols. Verse 1: When my strength fades and hope feels so small, Your love surrounds, You carry it all. Through every tear, through every fight, You...

In this teaching, Pastor Scott Thom unpacks the powerful message of forgiveness found in Matthew 6:14–15, emphasizing that God's forgiveness is closely tied to our willingness to forgive others. He illustrates how unforgiveness blocks blessings, hinders prayer, and harms our relationship with God . Through practical examples and biblical references, Pastor Thom urges believers to "send away" bitte...

Pastor Scott Thom explores how God still speaks to His people today through His Word, the Holy Spirit, dreams, visions, and a still, small voice. He emphasizes that hearing from God is part of an active relationship , not just religious practice. Pastor Scott urges believers to be spiritually attuned , rooted in Scripture, and open to the promptings of the Holy Spirit to better discern God's voice...

Deep Within Our Souls Cry Out - Worship Song Ephesians 5:19  Addressing one another in psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, singing and making melody to the Lord with your heart, Hebrews 13:15 Through him then let us continually offer up a sacrifice of praise to God, that is, the fruit of lips that acknowledge his name. Verse] Deep within our souls cry out To the One who rules everything King of...

Pastor Scott expands on 10 topics to overcome in dark times.  Let the Lord brighten your heart and mind with strength and love. 

Only You Jesus - Worship Song John 14:6  Jesus said to him, "I am the way, and the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me. John 1:1 In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. Acts 4:12  And there is salvation in no one else, for there is no other name under heaven given among men by which we must be saved." Verse 1: Who am I that You...

When You're in Distress, Do This (Psalm 4 Explained)   Pastor Scott Thom explores how King David's example in Psalm 4 provides a powerful model for facing personal and national crises. With emotional honesty and spiritual clarity, Pastor Thom encourages viewers to seek God in prayer, control their anger righteously, and trust in God's justice, timing, and goodness—even when answers aren't immediat...

Worthy is the Lamb, we Rejoice Revelation 5:12 Saying with a loud voice, "Worthy is the Lamb who was slain, to receive power and wealth and wisdom and might and honor and glory and blessing!"   Lamentations 3:41 Let us lift up our hearts and hands to God in heaven: Verse 1: We come before You, Lord, with hearts open wide, Your love has healed us, You're the reason we're alive. In the quiet of Your...

In this powerful teaching, Pastor Scott Thom challenges believers to examine where their true treasure lies—on earth or in heaven. Drawing from Matthew 6:19–21, he explains how even those with little can be consumed by greed and how God calls us to value relationships and eternal investments over material possessions. With biblical insight and practical examples, Pastor Thom emphasizes generosity,...

We Quiet Our Hearts - Worship Song Colossians 4:2  Continue steadfastly in prayer, being watchful in it with thanksgiving. John 14:1 "Let not your hearts be troubled. Believe in God; believe also in me. John 16:33 "I have said these things to you, that in me you may have peace. In the world you will have tribulation. But take heart; I have overcome the world." vcbcjm l vc [Verse] Deep within our s...

In this message, Pastor Scott Thom unpacks Jesus' teaching on judgment from Matthew 7:1–5 . He emphasizes that while Christians are called to make righteous judgments, they must avoid four key pitfalls: judging someone's salvation, judging hypocritically, judging over minor or disputable matters, and judging through gossip or grumbling. He also outlines when and how believers must judge wisely, ro...

God Surround Us 6. Psalm 103:8 The LORD is merciful and gracious, slow to anger and abounding in steadfast love 7. Hebrews 4:16 Let us then with confidence draw near to the throne of grace, that we may receive mercy and find grace to help in time of need. [Verse] We Quiet our hearts To Hear your voice And In the silence We feel your presence Mountains bow and oceans praise  [Verse] We Quiet our he...

1 Chronicles 29:11 Yours, O Lord, is the greatness and the power and the glory and the victory and the majesty, for all that is in the heavens and in the earth is yours. Yours is the kingdom, O Lord, and you are exalted as head above all.  Psalm 145:5 On the glorious splendor of your majesty, and on your wondrous works, I will meditate. Psalm 96:6  splendor and majesty are before him; strength and...

You Conquer all John 16:33 (ESV) I have said these things to you, that in me you may have peace. In the world you will have tribulation. But take heart; I have overcome the world." Lamentations 5:19 (ESV) But you, O Lord , reign forever; your throne endures to all generations. Psalm 146:10 The Lord will reign forever, your God, O Zion, to all generations. Praise the Lord ! [Verse] Through the shad...