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March 11, 2019
Acts
Rev. Scott Elliott
Are You Ready?

There are many places in the world today where it is dangerous to be a Christian. But how did Paul respond to danger? There were instances, like when Paul was in Ephesus, where he had to flee for his life. But in this story his response was different.

Are You Ready?
February 6, 2019
Acts
Rev. Scott Elliott
The Importance of Accuracy

In Acts 18 we get introduced to a man named Apollos. He was a well educated man and he knew about Jesus, but his information was incomplete. Fortunately for him, there were people listening to his message and willing to share more about Jesus.

The Importance of Accuracy
January 29, 2019
Acts
Rev. Scott Elliott
The Unknown God

I was recently in Asia and there were several instances when I saw people bringing sacrifices and incense to lay before their idols. When I saw that I could not help but think of Paul in Athens as he looked on the idols of that city.

The Unknown God
January 28, 2019
Doctrine
Rev. Scott Elliott
The Inerrancy of Scripture

To say that the Bible is inerrant is to say that there are no errors or mistakes in the Bible. The doctrine of inerrancy is inseparable from the doctrine of inspiration. It’s quite simple actually. If God told Moses to write something down and God is the author, then there can be no mistake because God is perfect.

The Inerrancy  of Scripture
January 28, 2019
Doctrine
Rev. Scott Elliott
The Inspiration of Scripture

2 Timothy 3:16 tells us that “all scripture is breathed out by God” and therefore God is the ultimate author and source of every word in scripture. There were over forty authors writing with their own unique styles and yet every one of them was guided by the Holy Spirit.

The Inspiration of Scripture
Rev. Scott Elliott
January 28, 2019
Doctrine

The Inerrancy of Scripture

Rev. Scott Elliott
January 28, 2019
Doctrine
The Inerrancy  of Scripture

To say that the Bible is inerrant is to say that there are no errors or mistakes in the Bible. The doctrine of inerrancy is inseparable from the doctrine of inspiration. It’s quite simple actually. If God told Moses to write something down and God is the author, then there can be no mistake because God is perfect.

Tagged: theology, bible

Rev. Scott Elliott
January 28, 2019
Doctrine

The Canon of Scripture

Rev. Scott Elliott
January 28, 2019
Doctrine
The Canon of Scripture

The word canon comes from the Hebrew word for a rod. A rod is the thing by which we measure or judge everything else. When talking about the canon of scripture we are referring to the accepted collection of writings that make up the authoritative Bible.

Tagged: theology, bible

Rev. Scott Elliott
January 28, 2019
Doctrine

The Inspiration of Scripture

Rev. Scott Elliott
January 28, 2019
Doctrine
The Inspiration of Scripture

2 Timothy 3:16 tells us that “all scripture is breathed out by God” and therefore God is the ultimate author and source of every word in scripture. There were over forty authors writing with their own unique styles and yet every one of them was guided by the Holy Spirit.

Tagged: theology, bible

Rev. Scott Elliott
December 4, 2018

The Perfect Gift

Rev. Scott Elliott
December 4, 2018
The Perfect Gift

Every year I get to a point where I decide that this will be the year where I will find the perfect gift to get someone for Christmas. Just think about it! What are the things that make a gift perfect? As I was thinking about these things I started to realize how all of them are actually found in the gift of Jesus. So what makes a perfect gift?

Tagged: Christmas

Rev. Scott Elliott
December 3, 2018

10 WAYS TO KEEP JESUS FIRST

Rev. Scott Elliott
December 3, 2018
10 WAYS TO KEEP JESUS FIRST

It's that time of year! It's the season where everyone is making lists and checking them twice. The music changes, the decorations come out and for some reason I start to crave hot chocolate. Are you with me?

Tagged: Christmas

Rev. Scott Elliott
October 24, 2018
Acts

A Picture of Discipleship

Rev. Scott Elliott
October 24, 2018
Acts
A Picture of Discipleship

I like to define discipleship as helping people take the next step in following Jesus. How do we help others to take that next step? Let's look at the example of Philip in Acts 8:26-40 to learn some helpful tips. What did Philip demonstrate?

Rev. Scott Elliott
October 16, 2018
Acts

Living and Dying for Christ

Rev. Scott Elliott
October 16, 2018
Acts
Living and Dying for Christ

It is remarkable to think that the first person to die for their faith in Jesus Christ was not one of the disciples. It wasn't the Apostle Paul. It wasn't a missionary or a pastor. It was a waiter... a simple servant. His name was Stephen.

Rev. Scott Elliott
October 9, 2018
Acts

To Tell The Truth

Rev. Scott Elliott
October 9, 2018
Acts
To Tell The Truth

Many people are familiar with the story of Ananias and Sapphira in Acts 5:1-11. This is a story which often gets oversimplified. Ananias and Sapphira lied to God and they dropped dead. While that statement is true, there is a lot more that we can learn from their mistakes.

Rev. Scott Elliott
October 5, 2018
Acts

No Other Name

Rev. Scott Elliott
October 5, 2018
Acts
No Other Name

In Isaiah 44:6 God said, "I am the first and I am the last; besides me there is no god." There is no other god... period. Yet all around us are people who have put their faith in other gods. Some people follow the gods of false religions.

Rev. Scott Elliott
October 5, 2018
Acts

What do you have?

Rev. Scott Elliott
October 5, 2018
Acts
What do you have?

Have you ever looked at someone who has a need and felt like you didn't have anything to help them? It would be easy to pass by a great opportunity because we fill like we don't have anything of value. That wasn't the case with Peter and John and it's not the case with us either.

Rev. Scott Elliott
October 5, 2018
Acts

What do you value?

Rev. Scott Elliott
October 5, 2018
Acts
What do you value?

How we spend our time is a great indicator of what we value. When you read about the birth of the church in Acts 2, you can see exactly how they spent their time. It's clear that the church was devoted to some pretty important things.

Rev. Scott Elliott
October 5, 2018
Acts

The Mighty Works of God

Rev. Scott Elliott
October 5, 2018
Acts
The Mighty Works of God

When you think about the day of Pentecost you probably think about the moment when the Holy Spirit filled the disciples and they began to speak in tongues. This truly was an amazing moment in the history of the church!

Rev. Scott Elliott
October 5, 2018
Acts

Standing Around

Rev. Scott Elliott
October 5, 2018
Acts
Standing Around

There is this great moment in Acts 1 where Jesus ascends into heaven and his disciples are all standing around staring at the sky. Afterwards two angels show up and one of them asks the question, "why do you stand looking into heaven?"

Rev. Scott Elliott
October 5, 2018
Acts

All That Jesus Began To Do

Rev. Scott Elliott
October 5, 2018
Acts
All That Jesus Began To Do

This year we are going through the book of Acts in chapel. In the opening of the book of Acts, Luke makes a reference to his first book (the Gospel of Luke) and says that in it he "dealt with all that Jesus began to do and teach."

Rev. Scott Elliott
October 5, 2018
Worldview, Youth

The War Against the Flesh

Rev. Scott Elliott
October 5, 2018
Worldview, Youth
The War Against the Flesh

1 Peter 2:11 tells us to, "abstain from the passions of the flesh, which wage war against your soul." And we read in Galatians 5:17 that, "the desires of the flesh are against the Spirit." In other words, if you are a Christian, there is a war going on inside of you.

Tagged: Youth

Rev. Scott Elliott
October 5, 2018
Worldview

Is someone born gay?

Rev. Scott Elliott
October 5, 2018
Worldview
Is someone born gay?

Is someone born gay? That's the wrong question. The question we should be asking is this: Does the state of your birth provide justification for your actions? It seems pretty obvious that the answer is no.

Tagged: hot topic

Rev. Scott Elliott
October 5, 2018
Worldview

God's Design For Your Life

Rev. Scott Elliott
October 5, 2018
Worldview
God's Design For Your Life

Easter is not the end of the story. It's just the beginning! Jesus is alive and still at work today. Jesus has a design, a plan and a purpose for your life.

Rev. Scott Elliott
October 5, 2018
Topical

Lessons From Billy Graham

Rev. Scott Elliott
October 5, 2018
Topical
Lessons From Billy Graham

The year was 1948. Under a tent in downtown Modesto, 2000 chairs were being set up, arranged into rows. Later that evening thousands of people were gathering to hear a young Billy Graham preach the Gospel in his fourth ever crusade.

Tagged: Billy Graham

Rev. Scott Elliott
October 5, 2018
Worldview

Male & Female

Rev. Scott Elliott
October 5, 2018
Worldview
Male & Female

Recently I found myself outside a bathroom that made it clear that anyone could use it... and I mean anyone. How did we get here? Well here is the simple version of the story.

Tagged: hot topic

Rev. Scott Elliott
October 5, 2018
Worldview

Unity, Race & Babel

Rev. Scott Elliott
October 5, 2018
Worldview
Unity, Race & Babel

When we get to the end of the story of the flood, God gives Noah the same commission that he gave to Adam and Eve. As we see in Genesis 9:1, he wanted him to be fruitful and multiply and fill the earth. God's plan was for people to spread out all over the earth, but instead…

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