Month: April 2025

Living it out! Apr 24, 2025

I can’t always keep other people or businesses or drivers or politicians from causing me harm, but if I would live by grace – saying yes to Him and “no” to ungodliness and worldly passions, at least the harm I do experience won’t be self-inflicted!  

Just a thought,

Pastor Scott 

Living Hope – April 14, 2025

Beloved,

The promise of Easter is that no matter how horrible your life, your circumstances, or even your family is now, it will get, infinitely, better!  Or as the song says, “everything will be alright!” 

“Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who according to His great mercy has caused us to be born again to a living hope through the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead,  to obtain an inheritance which is imperishable and undefiled and will not fade away, reserved in heaven for you, who are protected by the power of God through faith for a salvation ready to be revealed in the last time.”  (1 Peter 1:3-5)

And because He lives….

Crowder, Johnnyswim, Tori Kelly – Because He Lives (Easter At Passion City Church)

Pastor Scott

Strength – April 10, 2025

Do you face a task or challenge that seems too big (or annoying)?  Do you have a person in your life that you find hard to understand (or may even tolerate)?  Do you have some hurdle or challenge affecting your health or finances?

Take a minute, read the verses below – out loud if possible – and let the true Word of God wash over you!  ~Pastor Scott

  • 2 Corinthians 12:9 – “My grace is all you need, for My power is the greatest when you are weak.” 
  • Psalm 73:26 – “My flesh and my heart may fail, but God is the strength of my heart and my portion forever.” 
  • Nehemiah 8:10 – “Do not grieve, for the joy of the Lord is your strength.”
  • Deuteronomy 31:6 – Be strong and courageous. Do not fear or be in dread of them, for it is the Lord your God who goes with you. He will not leave you or forsake you.
  • Philippians 4:13 – I can do all things through Him who strengthens me.
  • Isaiah 40:31 – But they who wait for the Lord shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings like eagles; they shall run and not be weary; they shall walk and not faint.
  • Isaiah 41:10 – Fear not, for I am with you; be not dismayed, for I am your God; I will strengthen you, I will help you, I will uphold you with my righteous right hand.
  • Exodus 15:2 – The Lord is my strength and my song, and He has become my salvation; this is my God, and I will praise Him, my father’s God, and I will exalt Him.
  • 1 Chronicles 16:11 – Seek the Lord and His strength; seek His presence continually!
  • Ephesians 6:10 – Finally, be strong in the Lord and in the strength of His might.
  • 1 Corinthians 16:13 – Be watchful, stand firm in the faith, act like men, be strong.
  • Exodus 15:2 – The Lord is my strength and my song, and He has become my salvation; this is my God, and I will praise Him, my father’s God, and I will exalt Him. 

Pride of Life – Apr 2, 2025

This past Sunday I preached on Christ’s Temptation.  After the service I was asked for a succinct definition of “The Pride of Life.”

I said simply, “I believe it is just one of the three facets of loving the world.  It’s loving the world’s approval more than God’s.”

I’m not that wise, so I’m sure I read it somewhere – but it’s been helpful to me just this week, so I offer it to you!

Also if you want a more thorough treatment on the topic, you can read here:  https://www.gotquestions.org/pride-of-life.html

Blessings,

Pastor Scott