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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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' call for personal mercy and self-examination. Through personal stories—including his experience leading his blind stepfather—he illustrates how spiritual blindness prevents us from seeing ourselves and others clearly. The sermon powerfully connects our speech with the condition of our hearts, warning that "your heart is tied to your tongue" and revealing what's truly inside us. Pastor Scotty concludes with Jesus' sobering question, "Why do you call me Lord, Lord, and do not do what I say?" urging us to build our lives on the rock of obedience rather than the shifting sands of hypocrisy. This message offers practical wisdom for maintaining spiritual vision in these last days, with a special emphasis on forgiveness—reminding us that if we fail to forgive others, we jeopardize our own forgiveness from God.

• Luke 6:37-49 - Jesus' teachings on judgment, forgiveness, and building on the rock
• Isaiah 2:4 - Nations beating swords into plowshares
• Matthew 18:21-35 - The parable of the unforgiving servant
• 1 Corinthians 11:28-32 - Examining ourselves before communion
• 1 Peter 4:17-19 - Judgment beginning at the house of God
• Psalm 139:23-24 - "Search me, O God, and know my heart"
• Colossians 3:8 - Putting off anger, wrath, and filthy language
• James 3:6-10 - The tongue as an unruly evil
• James 1:19 - Being swift to hear and slow to speak

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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 Spirit empowers believers to respond with supernatural love. Drawing parallels between earthly fatherhood and our Heavenly Father's mercy toward the "unthankful and evil," he reminds us that true children of God reflect their Father's character. This powerful sermon confronts our instinct for vengeance, showing how turning the other cheek and loving enemies are distinctive marks of Christ-followers—impossible commands that become possible only through surrender to God's transforming work in our hearts. As we approach communion, we're challenged to examine where we've fallen short and to embrace the radical love that Jesus not only taught but demonstrated on the cross.

• Luke 6:27-36 - Jesus' commands to love enemies and turn the other cheek
• Galatians 5:19-23 - Works of the flesh versus fruit of the Spirit
• Matthew 17:20 - Faith that makes nothing impossible
• Matthew 19:24-26 - The camel through the eye of a needle and "with God all things are possible"
• Romans 12:19-21 - Not avenging ourselves but overcoming evil with good
• John 18 - Jesus' response when struck
• Acts 16 - Paul demanding public release from prison
• Philippians 1:9-11 - Prayer for love to abound in knowledge and discernment
• Proverbs 10:1 - "A wise son makes a glad father"
• Matthew 18:21-22 - Forgiving seventy times seven

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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. With pastoral wisdom and humor, he unpacks Jesus' warnings against materialism, self-satisfaction, mocking faith, and seeking the world's approval, reminding us that our response must be either "woe" (stop in our tracks) or "go" (advance the Kingdom). This timely sermon challenges believers to examine whether they possess riches or riches possess them, and encourages us to choose the path of spiritual hunger, godly sorrow, and faithful witness—even when it brings persecution. Like the Old Testament saints who suffered for their faith without seeing Christ, we are called to rejoice when rejected for His sake, knowing our reward in heaven is secure.

• Luke 6:20-26 - Jesus' blessings and woes
• Deuteronomy 11:26-28 - Moses setting before the people blessing and curse
• Hebrews 11:32-40 - Old Testament saints who suffered for faith
• James 5:1 - Warning to the rich
• Matthew 19:16-22 - The rich young ruler
• Psalm 106:13-15 - Israel forgetting God's works and receiving "leanness of soul"
• Revelation 3:17 - Laodicea's spiritual blindness despite material wealth
• Matthew 8:11-12 - Many from east and west sitting with Abraham while sons of kingdom cast out
• Matthew 25:21 - "Well done, good and faithful servant"
• Matthew 28:19-20 - The Great Commission

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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 portrays Jesus for a different audience—Matthew to Jews (Jesus as King), Mark to Romans (Jesus as Servant), Luke to Greeks (Jesus as Man), and John to the Church (Jesus as God). Through a careful examination of John 1:1-13, Shaver affirms the deity of Christ as Creator of all things, the Light that illuminates human darkness, and the one who gives believers the right to become children of God. With engaging illustrations about scientific discoveries, historical perspective, and personal faith, this message challenges listeners to recognize Jesus as more than a historical figure—He is God who stepped into His own creation, offering us spiritual rebirth and the privilege of being His ambassadors in a world that desperately needs the light.

• John 1:1-13 - The Word was God, created all things, came to His own
• John 20:30-31 - John’s purpose statement for writing his Gospel
• Colossians 1:15-17 - Christ as creator and sustainer of all things
• Genesis - Prophecies of the Messiah that Jesus fulfilled
• Matthew 1 - Genealogy tracing Jesus’ legal lineage through Joseph
• Luke 3 - Genealogy showing Jesus’ humanity
• John 1:12-13 - The new birth “not of blood nor of will of flesh”

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 through their unwavering commitment. The sermon reveals three motivations that drew people to Jesus: hearing His Word, seeking physical healing, and finding deliverance from spiritual torment. With timely warnings about the dangers of artificial intelligence and digital relationships replacing genuine spiritual connection, Pastor Scotty challenges us to hunger for Christ alone in these last days. Through examining the Beatitudes, he reminds us that true blessing comes through spiritual poverty, hunger for righteousness, and willingness to be persecuted for Jesus—even as cultural opposition intensifies. This powerful message calls believers to choose “victory in Jesus or death” rather than compromising with a world increasingly hostile to genuine faith.

• Luke 6:12-23 - Jesus choosing the disciples and beginning the Beatitudes
• Mark 3:6 - Pharisees plotting to destroy Jesus
• Matthew 20:16 - “Many are called, but few chosen”
• John 5:24 - Hearing Jesus’ word brings everlasting life
• 1 Peter 1:3 - God’s divine power provides everything for life and godliness
• Matthew 24 - Signs of the end times
• Philippians 4:6-7 - Be anxious for nothing
• Matthew 5:3-12 - The full Beatitudes
• Ezekiel 16 - God’s mercy toward Israel depicted as rescuing an abandoned infant

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