Outwest Bible Church Podcast

Pastor Scotty unpacks Luke 10:1–20 as Jesus appoints and sends 70 (or 72) “ambassadors” two by two, calling them to pray for laborers, go as lambs among wolves, bring peace, heal the sick, and announce, “The kingdom of God has come near.” He explains how households and cities either receive peace or face accountability—dust shaken off, and woes to Chorazin, Bethsaida, and Capernaum for rejecting g...

Pastor Scotty closes Luke 9 by confronting sectarian pride, vengeance, and half-hearted faith. When John tries to shut down an outsider casting out demons, Jesus rebukes the “us vs them” spirit and calls us to rejoice whenever a biblical Jesus is preached. With His face set like flint toward Jerusalem, Jesus rebukes James and John’s zeal to call down fire and then tests three would-be followers—co...

Special guest Chaz Yandall (All Things Possible with Victor Marx) equips the church for spiritual warfare from 2 Corinthians 10:1–6, showing how believers, in Christ’s power, can destroy strongholds and take every thought captive. He exposes the enemy’s tactics (Satan masquerading as an angel of light), urges holiness over hypocrisy, and gives practical steps: lift the shield of faith against fier...

Messianic believers Noam and Deborah Cohen share their powerful testimony from the Galilee, weaving Hebrew insights and Scripture to remind the church of our grafted-in identity (Romans 11) and our call to stand with Israel in a turbulent hour. From “Who do you say that I am?” at Caesarea Philippi to Yeshua’s call to deny ourselves, they challenge believers to reject replacement theology, awaken t...

Pastor Scotty walks through the Transfiguration in Luke 9:27–36, where Jesus takes Peter, James, and John up the mountain to pray and unveils His glory as His face shines and His garments gleam. With Moses and Elijah appearing in glory to speak with Jesus about His “decease” (exodus) in Jerusalem, we see the Law and the Prophets fulfilled in the Son—and hear the Father’s command, “This is My belov...

Continuing through Luke, Pastor Scotty walks through the feeding of the 5,000 (Luke 9:10--17) to show how Jesus meets real needs with compassion, tests our faith, and proves Himself faithful when we bring Him our "five loaves and two fish." We're called to stop leaning on our own understanding, live ready in season and out, and practice daily dependence like Israel's manna--thanking God as our tru...

Pastor Scotty examines Herod Antipas's troubled conscience as reports of Jesus' miracles and preaching spread, connecting Herod's fear to John the Baptist's bold call to repentance and his brutal execution. Tracing the unstoppable power of God's Word and the danger of a hardened heart, Scotty contrasts subjective feelings of guilt with the objective reality of sin—and the objective promise of forg...

Pastor Scotty teaches through Jairus’ desperate plea and the hemorrhaging woman’s brave touch in Luke 8:40–56, showing Jesus’ authority to heal, raise the dead, and pour His power into those who reach for Him in faith. Drawing out the “twelve years” parallel and the meaning of the garment’s tassels, he calls us to be desperate for Jesus, to believe rather than fear, and to proclaim what He’s done....

Guest teacher Joe Step takes us on a powerful journey through Joseph's story, focusing on three pivotal statements from Genesis 50 that reveal profound lessons about forgiveness, God's sovereignty, and faithful endurance. Through 40 years of betrayal, slavery, false accusations, imprisonment, and ultimate vindication, Joseph demonstrates what it means to trust God's purposes even through evil circ...

In this powerful message from Luke 8, Pastor Scotty takes us to the eastern shore of Galilee where Jesus encounters a man tormented by demons for years—naked, isolated, living among the tombs, and terrorizing the community. Through this dramatic deliverance, Pastor Scotty reveals that spiritual warfare is real and affects every believer, from family fights before church to deeper bondages that iso...

Guest teacher Joe Step walks us through Paul’s intimate letter to Philemon—written from prison—about Onesimus, a runaway slave transformed into a “beloved brother” in Christ. Centered on Paul’s appeal “for love’s sake” and “charge it to my account,” Joe highlights gospel reconciliation, forgiveness, and God’s sovereignty in our conflicts (“perhaps… separated for a while that you might have him for...

Continuing our study in Luke, Pastor Scotty unpacks Luke 8:16–25—Jesus’ call to let the light of God’s Word shine, His definition of true family as those who hear and do the Word, and His authority over the storm. It’s all about the Word: Scripture exposes our hearts, births testimony, and grows faith as we receive it, obey it, and share it. With candid stories—including his and his brother Rick’s...

How’s the soil of your heart? In this practical and engaging message from Luke 8, Pastor Scotty Brown unpacks Jesus’ parable of the sower—challenging us to consider what kind of “dirt” we are and how we respond to God's Word. Drawing vivid illustrations from Idaho fields, the cemetery, and real-life distractions, Pastor Scotty walks us through the four soils: hardened hearts, shallow lives, thorn-...

In this heartfelt message from Luke 7:36–50, Pastor Scotty Brown unpacks the story of the sinful woman who anoints Jesus' feet in the house of Simon the Pharisee—challenging us to examine how deeply we love Jesus and whether we truly grasp the weight of our own forgiveness. Through vivid storytelling, personal transparency, and honest questions about our motives, Pastor Scotty contrasts the open,...

As global headlines turn our attention to Israel and mounting world crises, Pastor Scotty Brown reminds us how the Bible calls believers to vigilance in these last days. Moving beyond speculation, he digs into Mark 13, Matthew 24, and key end-times prophecies—encouraging us not just to watch political events, but to discern the times through the lens of God’s eternal Word. Pastor Scotty explores c...

In this honest and deeply pastoral message, Pastor Scotty Brown walks us through the aftermath of Jesus raising the widow’s son and the news that spreads like wildfire across Judea. As word reaches John the Baptist—now languishing in prison—John sends his disciples to Jesus with a raw question: “Are you the One, or should we look for another?” Pastor Scotty explores John’s surprisingly human momen...

In this moving message from Luke 7:11-17, Pastor Scotty Brown unpacks the awe-inspiring story of Jesus raising the widow’s son at Nain. With compassion and authority, Jesus interrupts a funeral procession, speaks life over the dead, and transforms mourning into rejoicing. Pastor Scotty highlights how the presence of death brings gravity to life, and how only Jesus—the inventor and prince of life—h...

In this powerful message, Pastor Scotty Brown examines the remarkable faith of a Roman centurion who recognized Jesus’ absolute authority. Drawing from Luke 7:1-10, Pastor Scotty highlights how this military commander—unlike many religious leaders—understood that Jesus could heal his beloved servant with just a word spoken from a distance. Through exploring three perspectives (the Jewish elders’ v...

In this thought-provoking message from Luke 6:37-49, Pastor Scotty Brown examines Jesus' teachings on judgment, condemnation, and forgiveness, urging believers to develop spiritual clarity by addressing their own shortcomings. Reflecting on the escalating conflict between Israel and Iran, including Israel's recent strikes and ongoing missile exchanges, he contrasts national conflicts with Jesus' c...

In this challenging Father's Day message, Pastor Scotty Brown tackles Jesus' seemingly impossible commands in Luke 6:27-36 to love our enemies, do good to those who hate us, bless those who curse us, and pray for those who mistreat us. With candid personal stories and biblical insights, Pastor Scotty acknowledges our natural tendency toward hatred and retaliation while revealing how the Holy Spiri...

In this challenging message, Pastor Scotty Brown examines Jesus' four blessings and four woes from Luke 6:20-26, revealing the stark contrast between Kingdom values and worldly priorities. Drawing from his own experiences—including a near-confrontation while jogging—Pastor Scotty shows how spiritual poverty leads to genuine hunger for God, while worldly prosperity can lead to spiritual bankruptcy....

In this enlightening message, guest speaker Mike Shaver explores the profound opening of John’s Gospel, explaining why this book was written and how it uniquely presents Jesus as God incarnate. Drawing from John 20:30-31, Shaver reveals that John’s purpose was “that you may believe that Jesus is the Christ” and “have life in His name.” He skillfully compares the four Gospels, showing how each port...

In this Memorial Day weekend message, Pastor Scotty Brown explores the transformative power of encountering Jesus through Luke’s account of Jesus choosing His disciples and healing the multitudes. Drawing parallels between those willing to sacrifice for freedom and disciples willing to die for Christ, Pastor Scotty highlights how Jesus selected ordinary men who would ultimately transform the world...

In this powerful message, Pastor Scotty Brown explores Jesus' healing of the man with the withered hand in Luke 6:6-11, revealing how religious legalism blinds us to God's true heart of compassion. Drawing from this Sabbath confrontation, Pastor Scotty highlights the stark contrast between the Pharisees' rigid traditions and Jesus' focus on mercy, healing, and restoration. Through practical insigh...

In this powerful Mother's Day message, guest speaker Joe Stepp addresses the crisis of identity plaguing our culture by directing us back to our true standing in Christ. Drawing from Romans 5:1-5, Stepp reveals how believers have been justified by faith, giving us an unshakable spiritual position that includes peace with God, access to His presence, and the privilege of standing in His grace. With...