Scott Lawrence

Pastor Scott Podcast

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Sermons, messages, and reflections from Pastor Scott Lawrence. Pastor Scott is the pastor of Greenock United Methodist Church in McKeesport (Elizabeth Township), Pa.

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Scott Lawrence

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The Good Confrontation—David and Lent 6 05.03.2023 30:24

"We cannot change what we cannot confront." Pastor Craig Groeschel Most of us want to be the best possible people we can be. But sometimes to grow, we have to be able to see what we can't always see. Today's message on Godly confrontation, owning what we need to own, and moving forward in grace.

David Wouldn’t Stop—David and Lent Series 26.02.2023 33:32

Every so often it's good to hear a cautionary tale about pride, power, desire, and sin. As we hear in our story today, no one is beyond making terrible choices. Not me. Not you. Today is the first Sunday of Lent. Our journey back to God through the cross has begun.

Interrupting Life As Usual—David Series 5 and Lent Preview 19.02.2023 34:52

What would make you give up food for a day? What about t.v. or social media or your to-do list for a day? This Wednesday we are entering the season of Lent. Lent is our annual time of re-directing our lives back toward what really matters. One tradition of Lent is learning to give something up so that we can take on something else more meaningful. It's not always easy, but it is necessary if we wa...

When You’re Hanging On For Dear Life—Bonus Mini Sermon 12.02.2023 16:40

A message on doubt, struggle, and refusing to give up.

How Do You Deal With Evil?—David Series Part 4 05.02.2023 35:07

There's a lot of good in the world. But there's also a lot of wrong in the world as well. Violence, injustice, evil, sin. What do you do with all of that? What does God do with all of that? Today's message reflects on the very tricky topic of evil and violence and the very different path you are invited to walk. Blessings!

The Friend You Need—David Series 3 29.01.2023 29:50

Are friends really that important? Who are your friends? Do you have any close friends? Do you need some new friends? That's a lot of questions, but today we're going over all things friendship...and the reason you actually need some good friends. Blessings!

When You Face A Giant—David Series 2 22.01.2023 33:19

We all know what it's like to face a giant. Something or someone that makes us feel small. But we also all know what's it like to want to step forward and face that giant head on. Today we go over the classic of classic bible stories as we think through how to live in courage and boldness.

Special Bonus Edition: Take a Nap 15.01.2023 9:44

Naps, storms, crowds, and your life.

It’s Time To Go For It—David Series 1 08.01.2023 26:49

Is God inviting you to make any big moves this 2023? Like BIG moves? Today we start a new series following the life of David…a guy who went after the big moves of God.

New Years with Kristi and Pastor Scott 01.01.2023 18:54

Happy New Year! To celebrate, Kristi joins us to chat about whether New Year's Resolutions are a good idea, our words of the year, Instagram posts, and of course John Wesley and Jesus. Plus, a special guest joins us as well. Let's go 2023!

Christmas Eve! The Miracle of Joy and Surprise 27.12.2022 32:59

Our Christmas Eve/Day message on joy, surprise, Sprinkles, shepherds, stank face, and a pump up story.

There’s Got To Be More To Christmas—Advent 4 18.12.2022 24:17

We are only 7 DAYS away from Christmas! How ready are you? Like spiritually ready? Take some time to get your soul ready with today’s message on the meaning of Christmas and white actually makes a difference in your life here in 2022.

Sing It Mary!—Advent 3 11.12.2022 29:32

What’s your favorite Christmas song? What about your least favorite Christmas song? Today we’re going over the ORIGINAL Christmas Carol and how it might help you experience the wonder and joy and power of Christmas this year.

Finding that Christmas Spirit—Advent 2 04.12.2022 34:08

We're 3 weeks out from Christmas...where's your Christmas Spirit level at? Today we're tackling how to find the joy, wonder, mystery, and awe of Christmas ESPECIALLY if you're just not feeling it this year. Plus sledding, stars, snowball slingshots, Josh Groban, and more!

Let’s Go Christmas! — Advent 1 27.11.2022 7:50

We are a little under one month away from Christmas and our theme this year is “Let’s Go Christmas!” How can we experience the our wonder, mystery, joy, and amazement of Christmas this year? It starts with a simple no complaint challenge.

The Tension of Time—Ecclesiastes 3 20.11.2022 30:11

If you feel like you never have enough time, this message is for you. If you feel like you’re not using your time to the best of your ability, this message is for you. Today we’re looking at time. And the weird paradox that you both have an abundance of time and a scarcity of time.

The Dis-ease You're Feeling-Ecclesiastes 2 13.11.2022 31:01

Dis-ease: that nagging feeling that there has to be something more to your life than what you're currently experience.   That feeling that something is off, missing, or that it's time for something new.   Today we're covering the feeling of dis-ease, the cure, and a guy named Robby and his shopping carts.

When You're Looking from Something New--Ecclesiastes 1 12.11.2022 29:03

"Despair is the belief that tomorrow will be just like today." --Rob Bell   Sometimes you feel on top of the world.  Other times you find yourself in a rut feeling like there just has to be something more to life.   Sometimes we wonder if things really can change in our actual everyday lives.   Today we're starting a BRAND NEW sermon series on the book of Ecclesiastes looking a...