The Scruffy Nazarene Podcast

Quick life and show update. We love you family and we are praying for you. Come and see what God is doing. John 1:35-51

Description: Rahab’s name appears in Jesus’ genealogy, and it should stop us in our tracks. A Canaanite prostitute from Jericho—yet she becomes part of the family line of the Messiah. How? Grace. In this episode of The Scruffy Nazarene Podcast, we explore Rahab’s story from Joshua 2 and 6, the cultural background of Jericho and the Canaanites, and the powerful ways God’s grace breaks through walls...

!!!!TRIGGER WARNING!!!! This episode contains references to death, prostitution, shame, and abandonment. Show Notes – The Bloodline of Grace: Tamar Description: Tamar’s story in Genesis 38 is not the one we expect to find in Jesus’ family line. It’s messy, filled with betrayal, injustice, and scandal. Yet Matthew includes her name in his genealogy on purpose. Why? Because Tamar’s story shows us th...

Show Notes – The Bloodline of Grace: Episode 1 – The Genealogy and the God of Grace Description: Most of us skip over the genealogies in Scripture. A long list of names feels more like a history book than the start of the Gospel. Yet Matthew begins his story of Jesus with one on purpose. Why? Because hidden in that family tree is the story of God’s faithfulness, grace, and redemption across genera...

Episode Title: What Is Your Intent? Episode Description: God isn’t just concerned with what we do or say—He’s concerned with the intent of our hearts. In this episode, Pastor [Your Name] explores the stories of Saul and David through 1 Samuel 15:20–23 and Psalm 51. Discover how Saul defended his actions while David humbly confessed his sin, and learn what these two contrasting responses teach us a...

Show Notes Scripture Focus: Hebrews 4:14–16 Episode Summary Have you ever been afraid to come to God with your sin and failures? In this episode, we walk through Hebrews 4:14–16 and discover the good news that we never have to approach God in fear or shame. Jesus, our great High Priest, has opened the way into God’s presence. He understands our weaknesses, sympathizes with our struggles, and invit...

Show Notes – Episode Title: “When God Speaks in the Stillness” Scripture Focus: 1 Kings 19:9–13 Approx. Length: 30 minutes Episode Summary: Sometimes we expect God to move in fire and thunder—bold, miraculous, undeniable. Elijah certainly saw that kind of power on Mount Carmel when God sent fire from heaven. But in 1 Kings 19, fresh off that victory, Elijah finds himself discouraged, isolated, and...

We love y'all and are praying for you family. Take care as we take a break this week to rest and we will see you again in two weeks.

Scripture References 1 Kings 17:1-7 1 Kings 18:1, 19-46

Scripture References 1 Kings 19:1-8 Genesis 2:1-3 Exodus 20:8-11 Mark 2:23-28

Interview episode with Pastor Nick Sparks from Glens Fork Church of the Nazarene. We apologize in advance for the audio issues at the beginning of the episode.

Scripture references: Luke 5:29-32 Luke 17:1-14 Mark 12:31 Matthew 10:29-31 Matthew 5:43-48 Romans 5:10 Matthew 25:34-40 John 13:34-35 1 John 4:7-8 1 John 4:19

Scripture References: Deuteronomy 1:2 Numbers 33:3 Numbers 10:11

See our website www.scruffynaz.com for full show notes and outlines for the message. Scripture References Galatians 5:9 Matthew 4:17 Luke 22:42 Mark 10:14-15 John 3:3-5 Matthew 21:28-31 Matthew 6:33 Matthew 13:33 Matthew 13:11 Luke 14:16-24

Happy Easter and thanks for tuning in. Scripture references this week are a little odd. This week I referenced Matthew 21-28, Mark 11-16, Luke 19-24, and John 12-20. This week was all about relating the Holy Week and Passion Narratives. I love you and am praying for you church family.

Just a quick introduction as to who we are and what we believe.

See our website www.scruffynaz.com for full show notes and outlines for the message. Scripture References 1 Thessalonians 5:17 Genesis 1-2 Genesis 3 Matthew 18:18-20 John 14:12-14