Pastor Scott Podcast

Everyone is different, and everyone is needed. That is one of the core principles of the church. And when we take that seriously, you help make IMPOSSIBLE things happen. Here's our message on donuts, pinky fingers, being a member of things, and the body of Christ.

You are 1 of 8,000,000,000 people. That's A LOT of people. Here's today's message on why that's a good thing to know.

"Your comfort zone doesn't keep you safe, it keeps you small." Here's your Sunday message on why the last place you want to go is sometimes the exact place God is sending you to go. Because nothing ever changes if we aren't willing to change some things up.

You're getting vacation mode Pastor Scott today. That means you're getting my Snoopy shirt, Dad hat, and thoughts about how to maintain your spiritual life when you're out of your normal rhythm. Here's a 6 Minute mini-sermon on Something Over Nothing.

I wrote this message while sweating through my shirt with Lyme’s Disease. How do we help those who are struggling? We lay down on the floor next to them.

What really matters to you? And how do we focus more on that rather than all of this other nonsense? Today, we're taking a break from our SENT series this week for a short bonus sermon on living life more devoted and less distracted. Blessings today!

When someone begins to pray, what do you typically do with your eyes? If you're like most people, you close them. Today, I'm going to show you how to do the opposite.

Happy 4th of July weekend! A lot of people will be gathering with family and close friends to celebrate. As you think about those closest to you, I've got a fun (weird??) challenge for you this week that will draw you closer to them this week. It will sound strange, but trust me, it's worth it. Keep that fire of faith alive this week!

Why are you here? What drives you? What gets you out of bed in the morning? What brings you joy and meaning and purpose? Today we're figuring out your 'why.' As in why are you here today and does any of this matter to God?

Churches often complain, "why don't people come to church anymore?" (hint: there's a lot of reasons). But what if churches asked a better question instead? A question that gets us out of our holy huddles and out into people's actual real lives. Are you a Tabernacle or a Temple?  Are you sent or are you settled?

It’s been a very heavy week in one of our churches. So I thought I would give you some thoughts on something very personal to me.   What happens when your faith doesn’t work? What happens when you have a prayer you've been praying for months and the exact opposite goes down?  What happens when something terrible occurs and you can't possibly understand why.  And if you’re honest, you really feel l...

Does God have something for you to do this summer? Some kind of 'summer job' like reaching out to someone you've lost touch with? Or finding your purpose in life? Or inviting someone to worship or doing something totally brand new? Today we're starting a new sermon series on your summer job. What it means for you to follow Jesus THIS summer.

Just. Breathe. Many of us feel rushed, stressed, overwhelmed, weirdly anxious or unable to just stop and find peace. Today, I just want you to take a few deep breaths with me. Both physically and spiritually. Here's today's message on breathing in the Spirit and this lesser known holiday called Pentecost.

Where is Jesus right now?  Like literally.  Physically. "When Jesus had said this, as they were watching, he was lifted up, and a cloud took him out of their sight." Wait, what?  Jesus floated up into the clouds and disappeared into heaven? Why didn't he just stay here on earth?  Wouldn't that make things like faith a lot easier? Today we're covering Jesus' ascension and why he left and what that...

Will there be golf in heaven? What about gardening or farming or sports or music or art? Today we're looking at our 'work' in heaven and how that shapes why you're here today. Happy Mother's Day!

Have you ever wondered where heaven is? Is it some far-off place in outer space, or is it right here among us?  And what does it look like? Do you imagine fields of grass, towering trees, and wild animals roaming free?  How do you envision heaven? But maybe more importantly, does any of that really matter for your day-to-day life? Does our vision of heaven impact the way we raise our kids, go to w...

Will you have fingers in heaven? What about toes or feet or eyes or hair? Today we're reflecting on whether or not you will have a body in heaven and how that impacts how you live today.

What makes you different than a ghost? Really think about that for a moment. It might change how you view yourself this week.  Here's today's message on what makes you…you.

Easter is not just a day, but an entire season in our church calendar. A season of 50 days of new life, new birth, and new creation. To celebrate we have a special guest for you. That's right everybody. My wife Kristi is joining us as we think about how you might take on some practices of fun, joy, new life, and resurrection this Easter SEASON.

Today is the big day!!! Happy Easter! Do you know what all four stories of Easter in the Bible have in common? Doubt. That's right. Doubt. The early disciples couldn't believe that Jesus really was alive. Here is today's message on resurrection, hope, doubt, wavering faith, and encountering the RISEN Jesus! Happy Easter!

Holy day reflection.

Happy Palm Sunday! Today is the perfect day to take some time to get your soul ready for Good Friday and Easter. Holy Week Scripture Readings Mon Mark 11: 12-25 Tues Isaiah 53: 1-12 Wed Mark 14: 1-11 Thur Mark 14: 12-42 Fri Mark 14: 43-15:41 Sat Mark 15: 42-47 Ideas To Observe Good Friday 1. Read the suggested scripture reading Before Noon: Mark 14:43-15:32 Around Noon: Mark 15: 33-41 2. Fast unti...

Why do we watch movies, t.v. shows, and things like March Madness? Because we love good stories. Good stories make us feel alive and the best of them can change the way we think and act. Today we’re covering some of the stories of Jesus that point us to the very DIFFERENT STORY God is inviting you into today.

Trivia Question: What was Jesus' last name? Another trivia question: Why does that matter? Another trivia question: No, really why does that matter when it comes to your life? We're 3 weeks out from Easter and today we're covering one of the most central images we're given of Jesus. Long Awaited King.

If God is always angry at you, disappointed with you, frowning upon you...you may need to course correct. If God never has a call for you to change, grow, repent or to admit wrong doing...you may need to course correct. Here's your message on the joy of confessing our sin, receiving forgiveness, and moving forward in the grace and power of Jesus.