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 moment of doubt and confusion, challenging our assumptions about faith, expectations, suffering, and God’s timing.

Jesus replies not with condemnation, but with affirmation—pointing to the evidence of God’s kingdom breaking in: the blind see, the lame walk, the lepers are cleansed, the dead are raised, and the poor have good news preached to them. Pastor Scotty highlights how Jesus then publicly honors John, declaring him greater than all previous prophets—yet revealing that anyone who humbles themselves and enters the kingdom by faith stands in an even more privileged position.

Weaving together stories of doubt, disappointment, and the human tendency to misunderstand God’s ways, Pastor Scotty challenges us to humility—reminding us that pride and hard-heartedness can keep us from experiencing all God desires for us. Rather than being offended by how God works, we’re called to childlike openness and joyful surrender. This message encourages us to bring our questions honestly to Jesus, to trust His wisdom even through confusion and suffering, and to embrace the immense privilege of knowing the Risen Christ and living as children of the kingdom.

• Luke 7:18-35 – John’s question, Jesus’ response, and a warning about pride
• Matthew 11:2-19 – Jesus on John’s prophetic greatness and kingdom perspective
• Isaiah 61:1 – Signs of the Messiah that affirm Jesus’ true identity
• Hebrews 2:14-15 – Christ liberates us from the fear of death
• Acts 1:6-8 – Correcting expectations of the Messiah’s mission
• 1 Peter 1:10-12 – Prophets longed to see what is now revealed in Christ
• Revelation 3:20 – Inviting humility and personal surrender to Jesus

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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—has the authority to conquer death with a word. Through vivid storytelling and personal insights, he challenges us to reflect on whether we have passed from spiritual death to life by trusting in Christ. This sermon celebrates the hope we have in Jesus, who swallows up death in victory and offers us eternal life—turning our mourning into dancing and calling each of us to trust the One who can truly say, “Arise.”

• Luke 7:11-17 – Jesus raises the widow’s son at Nain
• Acts 3:15 – Jesus as the Prince of Life
• John 5:24 – Passing from death to life through faith
• Ecclesiastes 7:2 – The living taking death to heart
• Psalm 30:11 – Mourning turned to dancing
• 1 Corinthians 15:26, 54 – Death swallowed up in victory
• Revelation 3:20 – Jesus stands at the door and knocks
• John 11:35 – “Jesus wept”
• Deuteronomy 30:19 – Choosing life over death

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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’ view of the centurion, the centurion’s view of himself, and Jesus’ marvel at the man’s faith), the sermon reveals profound truths about authority and submission. Pastor Scotty reminds us that all authority ultimately comes from God, and we are either under Satan’s power or God’s authority—there is no neutral ground. With personal illustrations and practical applications, he challenges us to recognize Jesus’ supreme authority, to come to Him with our needs, and to believe that His spoken word has power to transform our lives. The message concludes with an invitation to salvation and baptism, emphasizing that just as a centurion’s commands were instantly obeyed, so too can Jesus’ word bring immediate healing, deliverance, and spiritual life to all who believe.

• Luke 7:1-10 - The centurion's faith and Jesus' marvel at it
• Matthew 28:18-20 - "All authority has been given to Me in heaven and on earth"
• John 1:12 - Authority to become children of God
• Acts 26:18 - Turning people from the power of Satan to God
• Matthew 8 - Parallel account of the centurion's servant
• Matthew 11:28 - "Come to Me, all you who labor and are heavy laden"
• Romans 13:1 - All authority comes from God
• Luke 6:46 - "Why do you call Me 'Lord, Lord,' and not do the things which I say?"

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