Scott LaPierre Ministries

The danger of self-righteousness is that it prevents people from recognizing their spiritual sickness. Self-righteous people think they're spiritually healthy, so they don't look to the Great Physician. If you're sick, but you think you're healthy you don't know anything's wrong. You won't get the medical attention you need. You keep getting worse, often without knowing it. It is dangerous to be physically sick and not know it, but it's even worse to be spiritually sick and not know it. If you're physically sick and don't know it, the worst you can experience is physical death. But if you're spiritually sick and don't know it the worst you can experience is eternal death. View all of Pastor Scott LaPierre's books on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Scott-LaPierre/e/B01JT920EQ Receive a free copy of Pastor Scott's book, "Seven Biblical Insights for Healthy, Joyful, Christ-Centered Marriages": https://www.scottlapierre.org/subscribe/ Here's the accompanying podcast episode: https://www.scottlapierre.org/the-danger-of-self-righteousness/ 00:00 The Danger of Self-Righteousness Self-righteousness is dangerous because it: 11:03 Lesson One: ____________ us to __________ we’re healthy when we’re sick. 20:37 Lesson Two: ________________ ____ from wanting Jesus’s righteousness. 41:15 Lesson Three: ____ ________________ at the wrong target. Directions: Read the verses and then answer the questions: Day 1: Isaiah 1:5-6, Jeremiah 30:12-13, Proverbs 16:2, 30:12, Hosea 12:8, Revelation 3:17, Luke 16:14-15—What does it mean to be spiritually sick? Why would people think they are spiritually healthy when they are spiritually sick? Why is it dangerous to be spiritually sick but think you are spiritually healthy? Besides what was mentioned in the sermon, can you think of other examples in Scripture of people being spiritually healthy when they were spiritually sick? Day 2: Luke 18:9-14, Matthew 3:13-15, Luke 5:31-32, Isaiah 55:1—What two things does Jesus offer us? Define justified in two words. What is double imputation? Why is justification greater than mere forgiveness? How can we be justified? How do many people wrongly attempt to be justified? In other words, how do many people think they can go to heaven? Day 3: Luke 18:9, Romans 10:3, Jeremiah 10:19—Why is self-righteousness shooting at the wrong target? Romans 10:3 says the Jews sought to establish their own righteousness. How did they do that? There are reasons people won’t go to an earthly physician. Why won’t people go to Jesus, the Great Physician? For Scott LaPierre's conference and speaking information, including testimonies, endorsements, and contact info, please visit: https://www.scottlapierre.org/conferences-and-speaking/ If invited for a speaking engagement, you can expect: • Professionally prepared and delivered messages • A handout with lessons and discussion questions • Copies of Pastor Scott's books to offer as gifts to increase registrations (if you desire) • Advertising of your event on Scott's website and social media (if you desire) • Facebook ads and/or a Facebook event page so the event can serve as an outreach (if you desire) • Prompt responses to any communication • Prompt replies to phone calls, emails, and/or text messages

View all of Pastor Scott LaPierre's books on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Scott-LaPierre/e/B01JT920EQ Receive a free copy of Pastor Scott's book, "Seven Biblical Insights for Healthy, Joyful, Christ-Centered Marriages": https://www.scottlapierre.org/subscribe/ Here's the accompanying podcast episode: https://www.scottlapierre.org/tax-collectors-and-sinners-draw-near/ For Scott LaPierre's conference and speaking information, including testimonies, endorsements, and contact info, please visit: https://www.scottlapierre.org/conferences-and-speaking/ 00:00 Tax Collectors and Sinners Draw near to Him (Luke 15:1 and Haggai 2:10-13) 09:55 Lesson One: ________________ can’t be transferred (Haggai 2:10-12). 11:45 Lesson Two: ____________________ can be transferred (Haggai 2:13, 2 Corinthians 6:14, Proverbs 13:20, 1 Corinthians 15:33). 18:00 Lesson Three: Keep unholiness out of your life by (Part One) ________________________ versus compromising (Galatians 5:13, 1 Peter 2:16, James 1:27). 26:08 Lesson Three: Keep unholiness out of your life by (Part Two) ________________ tax collectors and sinners to the Physician (Luke 5:27-32, 1 Timothy 1:15, Galatians 6:1). 42:55 Lesson Four: Tax collectors and sinners who know ______________ ________ draw near to Jesus (Luke 15:1). Family Worship Guide Directions: Read the verses and then answer the questions: Day 1: Haggai 2:13, 2 Corinthians 6:14, Proverbs 13:20, 1 Corinthians 15:33—Why were tax collectors and sinners viewed so poorly in Jesus’s day? What did the Jews think about holiness in Haggai’s day? Regarding holiness what can and can’t be transferred? What application does this have for us? Day 2: Galatians 5:13, 1 Peter 2:16, James 1:27—How might we be tempted to disguise our compromise as evangelism? What does it mean to use our freedom as an opportunity for the flesh? What would it look like to do so? Why is it fitting to call Jesus a Physician? In what ways is Jesus like an earthly physician? Day 3: Luke 5:27-32, 1 Timothy 1:15, Galatians 6:1—What did Jesus mean when he said he didn’t come to call the righteous but sinners to repentance? Why did so many turn back from following Jesus at the end of Luke 14? Why do you think tax collectors and sinners drew near to him? What makes you want to draw near to Christ? If invited for a speaking engagement, you can expect: • Professionally prepared and delivered messages • A handout with lessons and discussion questions • Copies of Pastor Scott's books to offer as gifts to increase registrations (if you desire) • Advertising of your event on Scott's website and social media (if you desire) • Facebook ads and/or a Facebook event page so the event can serve as an outreach (if you desire) • Prompt responses to any communication • Prompt replies to phone calls, emails, and/or text messages

In Luke 14, vers28 Jesus said, “For which of you, desiring to build a tower, does not first sit down and count the cost, whether he has enough to complete it?” Jesus wanted to prevent people from starting to follow him and then stopping later. Expectations shape experiences. When you know the cost involved in following Christ, there’s a better chance of persevering. So, he used two illustrations that both involve foresight. He wants us to have the foresight to NOT be like the failed tower-builder. Instead, he wants us to have the foresight of the king who knows ahead of time not to go to battle, but to seek terms of peace instead. View all of Pastor Scott LaPierre's books on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Scott-LaPierre/e/B01JT920EQ Receive a free copy of Pastor Scott's book, "Seven Biblical Insights for Healthy, Joyful, Christ-Centered Marriages": https://www.scottlapierre.org/subscribe/ Here's the accompanying podcast episode: https://www.scottlapierre.org/first-sit-down-and-count-the-cost/ 00:00 Lessons for First Sit Down and Count the Cost Lesson One: Jesus wants people to first sit down and count the cost so: 09:56 (Part One): ________________________ don’t start and then stop. 21:27 (Part Two) __________________ persevere. 29:03 Lesson Two: ____________________ __________ similarities with salt. 34:48 Lesson Three: ________ __________________ lose their saltiness. Family Worship Guide Directions: Read the verses and then answer the questions: Day 1: Luke 8:6-7, 13-14, 14:26-32, Matthew 7:14—How is there a duality to the gospel? In other words, what is the good news and what makes “The way hard that leads to life”? Why do you think two of the three soils received the seed, but stopped growing? What does it mean to first sit down and count the cost? Day 2: Luke 14:34-35, Matthew 5:13, Colossians 4:6, 2 Thessalonians 2:7—Describe the two metaphors Jesus used. Why are they fitting? Why might someone start “Building” but then stop? Why would people mock someone who claimed to be a Christian but then fell away? Why are Christians compared with salt; what are some of the similarities between them? Day 3: Luke 14:34, Matthew 5:13, Hebrews 6:4-6, Acts 4:12, Romans 5:1—What are apostates? What does it look like to commit apostasy? Why do you think some people commit apostasy? How do we know Hebrews 6:4-6 is describing apostates versus believers? What is described as being impossible in these verses, and why do you think it is impossible? For Scott LaPierre's conference and speaking information, including testimonies, endorsements, and contact info, please visit: https://www.scottlapierre.org/conferences-and-speaking/ If invited for a speaking engagement, you can expect: • Professionally prepared and delivered messages • A handout with lessons and discussion questions • Copies of Pastor Scott's books to offer as gifts to increase registrations (if you desire) • Advertising of your event on Scott's website and social media (if you desire) • Facebook ads and/or a Facebook event page so the event can serve as an outreach (if you desire) • Prompt responses to any communication • Prompt replies to phone calls, emails, and/or text messages

It is as though Jesus said, “You cannot be my disciple if you won’t do these things.” This is probably the clearest teaching on discipleship in all of Scripture. “Great crowds” followed Jesus. While many popular religious leaders would try to make the crowds even larger, Jesus seemed to try to stop people from following Him. Of all the statements He made that turned people away, we have reached the most shocking: “Whoever does not bear his own cross and come after me cannot be my disciple” (Luke 14:27). Learn what this means. View all of Pastor Scott LaPierre's books on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Scott-LaPierre/e/B01JT920EQ Receive a free copy of Pastor Scott's book, "Seven Biblical Insights for Healthy, Joyful, Christ-Centered Marriages": https://www.scottlapierre.org/subscribe/ Here's the accompanying podcast episode: https://www.scottlapierre.org/cannot-be-my-disciple/ Lessons for Jesus Said, "You Cannot Be My Disciple If…" (Luke 14:27) 00:00 Jesus said, “You cannot be my disciple if you won’t… 03:04 Lesson One: __________ and then ____” (Luke 8:21, 14:27, Matthew 7:24, John 13:17, James 1:22). 10:29 Lesson Two: ____________ for ____” (Luke 14:27, Mark 8:34, 10:35-41, Hebrews 12:2, Philippians 1:29). 31:32 Lesson Three: ______ off the __________” (Joshua 24:11-15, 1 Kings 18:20-21, Revelation 3:14-16). Family Worship Guide for Jesus Said, "You Cannot Be My Disciple If…" (Luke 14:27) Directions: Read the verses and then answer the questions: Day 1: Luke 8:21, 14:27, Matthew 7:24, John 13:17, James 1:22—Describe the two categories of people who hear God’s Word. What makes them different, even though they’re hearing the same teaching. How does Jesus expect us to do more than hear? How are disciples more like apprentices than students? Day 2: Luke 14:27, Mark 8:34, 10:35-41, Hebrews 12:2, Philippians 1:29—What does a cross represent in our day? What did it represent in Jesus’s day? What did Jesus ask of us when he said we must be willing to bear our cross? What does it mean to deny ourselves, and what are three personal examples of self-denial needed in your life? Day 3: Joshua 24:11-15, 1 Kings 18:20-21, Revelation 3:14-16—What does it mean to be on the fence with Christ? What does it look like to get off either side of the fence? What choice did Joshua present to the nation of Israel when renewing the covenant? What about Elijah on Mount Carmel? What does it mean to be lukewarm, and why is it so upsetting to Christ? For Scott LaPierre's conference and speaking information, including testimonies, endorsements, and contact info, please visit: https://www.scottlapierre.org/conferences-and-speaking/ If invited for a speaking engagement, you can expect: • Professionally prepared and delivered messages • A handout with lessons and discussion questions • Copies of Pastor Scott's books to offer as gifts to increase registrations (if you desire) • Advertising of your event on Scott's website and social media (if you desire) • Facebook ads and/or a Facebook event page so the event can serve as an outreach (if you desire) • Prompt responses to any communication • Prompt replies to phone calls, emails, and/or text messages

What does it mean to love Christ? In Luke 14 verse 26 Jesus said, “If anyone comes to me and does not hate his own father and mother and wife and children and brothers and sisters, yes, and even his own life, he cannot be my disciple.” We know Jesus didn’t literally mean to hate our parents, spouse, children, and siblings, because that would contradict other verses: 1. First Timothy 5 verse 8 says, “If anyone does not provide for his relatives, and especially for members of his household, he has denied the faith and is worse than an unbeliever.” If we’re told to care for our family members, how could Jesus tell us to hate them and mean that literally? 2. In Matthew 5 verse 44 Jesus said, “Love your enemies.” If Jesus tells us to love our enemies, He isn’t going to tell us to hate our family members and actually mean it. So how do we explain this? In Scripture, the word hate doesn’t always mean hate. Sometimes it is used to create a contrast, or to elevate one thing above another. In this case the word hate means, “Love less.” Jesus expects us to love him more than our family members. View all of Pastor Scott LaPierre's books on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Scott-LaPierre/e/B01JT920EQ Receive a free copy of Pastor Scott's book, "Seven Biblical Insights for Healthy, Joyful, Christ-Centered Marriages": https://www.scottlapierre.org/subscribe/ Here's the accompanying podcast episode: https://www.scottlapierre.org/what-does-it-mean-to-love-christ/ 00:00 Lessons for What Does It Mean to Love Christ? 05:16 Lesson One: ____ ____ love Jesus more than anyone else. 18:50 Lesson Two: Love is ______________ versus _________________. 26:15 Lesson Three: ______ ___________________ demonstrates our love for Christ. 37:06 Lesson Four: We love Jesus because he first loved us with _______ _______________. Family Worship Guide for What Does It Mean to Love Christ? Directions: Read the verses and then answer the questions: Day 1: Luke 14:26 cf. Matthew 10:37, Deuteronomy 21:15-17, Genesis 29:30-31, Luke 16:13, Romans 9:13, Malachi 1:2-3, Matthew 22:35-38—What does it mean to love Jesus more than anyone else? Provide some practical examples of what this can look like in your life. Describe how the word hate can be used in the Bible. Who are some people in the Bible who seemed to hate others? What about love others? Day 2: 1 Corinthians 13:4-7, James 2:14-17—How does the world describe love? How is the world’s understanding of love different than the way the Bible presents love? How does understanding biblical love change your behavior toward others? Day 3: John 14:15, 15:10, 1 John 4:10, 19, John 3:16, Romans 5:8—How does our obedience demonstrate our love for Christ? Who are some people in Scripture who demonstrated their love for the Lord through their actions and obedience? How has God demonstrated his love for us? For Scott LaPierre's conference and speaking information, including testimonies, endorsements, and contact info, please visit: https://www.scottlapierre.org/conferences-and-speaking/ If invited for a speaking engagement, you can expect: • Professionally prepared and delivered messages • A handout with lessons and discussion questions • Copies of Pastor Scott's books to offer as gifts to increase registrations (if you desire) • Advertising of your event on Scott's website and social media (if you desire) • Facebook ads and/or a Facebook event page so the event can serve as an outreach (if you desire) • Prompt responses to any communication • Prompt replies to phone calls, emails, and/or text messages

Your Finances God's Way: A Biblical Guide to Making the Best Use of Your Money by Scott LaPierre is available in paperback, e-book, and audiobook: —Your Finances God's Way: https://amzn.to/3pSDHju —Your Finances God's Way Workbook: https://amzn.to/3w0vGd5 BOOK: Your Finances God's Way: A Biblical Guide to Making the Best Use of Your Money description... “Presents a clear path to financial joy.” —Mary Hunt, financial expert, speaker, bestselling author, founder of Debt-Proof Living Nine Kids. One Income. Zero Debt. Ever since he got married, author and pastor Scott LaPierre has supported his family on a single salary while remaining debt-free. He’s witnessed the stress that accompanies financial insecurity, yet he’s learned firsthand that even those with a limited income can eliminate monetary worries when they abide by biblical principles. With Your Finances God’s Way, you’ll replace negative spending habits with positive patterns that will set you on the road to financial freedom. Drawing from the Bible’s wisdom on money management, this book provides essential steps backed by proven practices, helping you —get the most out of your money by paying off debt and building up savings —make informed spending choices that help you avoid anxiety, regret, and conflict —enjoy the fruits of managing your money in a way that honors God Use what God has provided to thrive! Whether you’re young or old, married or single, working or staying at home, Your Finances God’s Way will give you everything you need to be a Christlike steward of the resources you’ve been given. https://www.scottlapierre.org/book/your-finances-gods-way/ WORKBOOK: Your Finances God's Way: A Biblical Guide to Making the Best Use of Your Money description... Exchange Financial Fears for Freedom How can I take control over impulsive spending habits? How do I make up for not saving sooner? How should I prepare in case of an unplanned financial burden? Money can easily become a source of anxiety, but a sound understanding of your finances and a proactive plan for your future will put those fears to rest! This companion workbook to Your Finances God’s Way guides you deeper into the Bible’s financial wisdom while leading you to create your own plan for money management. Perfect for individual use or for group study, you’ll find —thoughtful questions for self-reflection —illuminating verses from Scripture —helpful guidelines for creating a personalized strategy for spending, saving, giving, and paying off debt As believers, part of living out the call in 1 Corinthians 6:12 to “not be dominated by anything” means making sure that we are in control of our spending, and not the other way around. This workbook will give you the tools you need to take charge of your money, find peace with your finances, and use every resource God has given you for His glory. https://www.scottlapierre.org/book/your-finances-gods-way-workbook/ View all of Pastor Scott LaPierre's books on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Scott-LaPierre/e/B01JT920EQ Receive a free copy of Pastor Scott's book, "Seven Biblical Insights for Healthy, Joyful, Christ-Centered Marriages": https://www.scottlapierre.org/subscribe/ For Scott LaPierre's conference and speaking information, including testimonies, endorsements, and contact info, please visit: https://www.scottlapierre.org/conferences-and-speaking/ If invited for a speaking engagement, you can expect: • Professionally prepared and delivered messages • A handout with lessons and discussion questions • Copies of Pastor Scott's books to offer as gifts to increase registrations (if you desire) • Advertising of your event on Scott's website and social media (if you desire) • Facebook ads and/or a Facebook event page so the event can serve as an outreach (if you desire) • Prompt responses to any communication • Prompt replies to phone calls, emails, and/or text messages

Isaiah 7, verse 14 says, “Behold, the virgin shall conceive and bear a son, and call his name Immanuel (which means God with Us).” Prophecy can have a near, partial fulfillment and a future, greater fulfillment. In Isaiah’s day a young girl was a virgin. She would get married, cease being a virgin, have a child, and name that child, Immanuel. There is nothing miraculous about this birth, other than God predicted it. When Ahaz saw this child named Immanuel, he would think of Isaiah’s words and the child would serve as a sign that God would deliver Judah in the future. Seven hundred years later, Mary gave birth to Christ as a virgin and He was literally, "God with Us.” View all of Pastor Scott LaPierre's books on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Scott-LaPierre/e/B01JT920EQ Receive a free copy of Pastor Scott's book, "Seven Biblical Insights for Healthy, Joyful, Christ-Centered Marriages": https://www.scottlapierre.org/subscribe/ Here's the accompanying podcast episode: https://www.scottlapierre.org/the-virgin-shall-conceive-and-bear-a-son-immanuel/ 00:00 Sermon Notes for The Virgin Shall Conceive and Bear a Son, Immanuel NOTES: Three names to keep straight: 1. Ahaz is king of Judah 2. Rezin is king of Syria 3. Pekah is king of Israel Rezin and Pekah allied to attack Ahaz who turned to Assyria for help instead of to God. 25:26 Lesson One: Some people don’t want ____ ______________. 36:27 Lesson Two: Jesus is the true and greater Immanuel in that He (Part One) Was born ____ __ ____________. 38:53 Lesson Two: Jesus is the true and greater Immanuel in that He (Part Two) Is literally ______ ________ ____. 44:08 Lesson Two: Jesus is the true and greater Immanuel in that He (Part Three) __________ us ______________ over the greatest Enemy. Family Worship Guide for The Virgin Shall Conceive and Bear a Son, Immanuel Directions: Read the verses and then answer the questions: Day 1: Isaiah 7:1-13, Hebrews 11:1—Who is Ahaz, Rezin, and Pekah, and what is the relationship between them? Where does Ahaz want to turn for help and why? What does Isaiah’s son’s name mean and why is it significant? How did Ahaz view Rezin and Pekah and how did God view them? What is the significance of them trying to put Tabeel on the throne? Day 2: Isaiah 714, Matthew 1:21-23, John 1:14—Why did God want to give Ahaz a sign? Why did Ahaz not want to ask for a sign? Why did Ahaz not want to believe, and why do you think some people choose not to believe? Describe the sign God gave Ahaz. What does it mean that prophecies can have a near and partial fulfillment and a future, greater fulfillment? Describe how that occurs with this account. Can you think of any other examples in Scripture? Day 3: Isaiah 7:2 cf. Hebrews 2:14-15, 1 Corinthians 15:26, 54-57—How is Jesus the true and greater fulfillment of the prophecy? How is Jesus literally God with us? Describe the enemy Ahaz faced versus the enemy we face. The child in Ahaz’s day served as a sign of victory over what enemy? In what way does Jesus serve as a sign of a greater victory? For Scott LaPierre's conference and speaking information, including testimonies, endorsements, and contact info, please visit: https://www.scottlapierre.org/conferences-and-speaking/ If invited for a speaking engagement, you can expect: • Professionally prepared and delivered messages • A handout with lessons and discussion questions • Copies of Pastor Scott's books to offer as gifts to increase registrations (if you desire) • Advertising of your event on Scott's website and social media (if you desire) • Facebook ads and/or a Facebook event page so the event can serve as an outreach (if you desire) • Prompt responses to any communication • Prompt replies to phone calls, emails, and/or text messages

In Luke 14, verse 26 Jesus said, “If anyone comes after me and does not…” and then he listed things that make it seem like He tried to discourage people from following Him. In this sermon we looked at a few other examples of this happening. Because if Jesus said these things in His day and they’re recorded for us, then we should hear the same thing in our day so that we know what is involved in following Him. View all of Pastor Scott LaPierre's books on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Scott-LaPierre/e/B01JT920EQ Receive a free copy of Pastor Scott's book, "Seven Biblical Insights for Healthy, Joyful, Christ-Centered Marriages": https://www.scottlapierre.org/subscribe/ Here's the accompanying podcast episode: https://www.scottlapierre.org/if-anyone-comes-after-me/ Sermon: Jesus said, “If Anyone Comes After Me and Does Not…” (Luke 14, verses 25-26) 00:00 Jesus said, “If anyone comes after me,” they must: 12:25 Lesson One: __________________ (Luke 14, verses 25-27). 20:22 Lesson Two: ____________ (Mark 10, verses 17-23). 36:15 Lesson Three: ______________________ understand (John 6, verses 2-66) 44:22 Lesson Four: take the ________ ______ (Matthew 7, verse 14). Family Worship Guide Directions: Read the verses and then answer the questions: Day 1: Luke 14:25-27—How is Jesus NOT like military recruiters? How might you expect Jesus to address large crowds? How does it seem like Jesus did address large crowds? What are the different reasons people followed Jesus? Why should people follow Jesus? Describe some of the sacrifices we are expected to make to follow Christ. Day 2: Mark 10:17-23—Describe the rich young ruler’s attitude toward Jesus. Why did Jesus say that nobody is good except God? Why did Jesus share the 10 Commandments with the rich young ruler? Why did Jesus tell the rich young ruler to sell all his possessions? Do we have to sell all our possessions? Why or why not? Why do you think Jesus didn’t go after him? Day 3: John 6:2-66, 1 Corinthians 2:14, Matthew 7:14—Why was such a large crowd following Jesus? What did Jesus mean when he said that people didn’t see the sign? Why did Jesus say he was the bread that came down from heaven? Why didn’t the people understand what Jesus was talking about? Why do you think Jesus didn’t try to clarify things for everyone? Why do you think Jesus so graphically described eating his flesh and drinking his blood WITHOUT saying that he was speaking spiritually? Why did Jesus say, “The way is hard that leads to life”? For Scott LaPierre's conference and speaking information, including testimonies, endorsements, and contact info, please visit: https://www.scottlapierre.org/conferences-and-speaking/ If invited for a speaking engagement, you can expect: • Professionally prepared and delivered messages • A handout with lessons and discussion questions • Copies of Pastor Scott's books to offer as gifts to increase registrations (if you desire) • Advertising of your event on Scott's website and social media (if you desire) • Facebook ads and/or a Facebook event page so the event can serve as an outreach (if you desire) • Prompt responses to any communication • Prompt replies to phone calls, emails, and/or text messages

In the Parable of the Great Banquet in Luke 14, verses 15-24, Jesus said, “A king gave a great banquet and invited many.” Those who had been invited began to make excuses, which represent the excuses many people give to the gospel. In response to the king invited the Gentiles, and all those who are poor, crippled, blind, and lame. Spiritually speaking these people represent all of us. Do we make excuses too? View all of Pastor Scott LaPierre's books on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Scott-LaPierre/e/B01JT920EQ Receive a free copy of Pastor Scott's book, "Seven Biblical Insights for Healthy, Joyful, Christ-Centered Marriages": https://www.scottlapierre.org/subscribe/ Here's the accompanying podcast episode: https://www.scottlapierre.org/a-great-banquet-and-invited-many/ 00:00 Lessons for A King Gave a Great Banquet and Invited Many (Luke 14, verses 15-24) 11:50 Lesson One: ______ ________________________ are finished for our great banquet too. 18:16 Lesson Two: There’s no ________ ____________ to reject the invitation to the great banquet. 28:11 Lesson Three: The three main excuses for rejecting the invitation are our (Part one) ______________________. 30:55 Lesson Three: The three main excuses for rejecting the invitation are our (Part two) ________. 32:46 Lesson Three: The three main excuses for rejecting the invitation are our (Part three) __________________________. 51:40 Lesson Four: There is __________ ________ at the great banquet for those who won’t make excuses. Family Worship Guide for A King Gave a Great Banquet and Invited Many Directions: Read the verses and then answer the questions: Day 1: Luke 14:15-17, John 19:30—Why do you think one of the religious leaders was so confident that he would attend the great banquet? Describe the two invitations associated with formal suppers in Jesus’s day. In what ways are the preparations for our great banquet finished? In other words, why can we say that “It is finished”? Why did the Jews reject Jesus when he came? Day 2: Luke 14:18-20, Matthew 13:22—Why did Jesus speak with hyperbole, or exaggeration? Can you think of some examples in the Gospels? Describe the three excuses the people gave when they received the second invitation. What other excuses can you think of people giving when the gospel is shared with them? What was so absurd about these excuses? What does it look like when people reject invitation because of possessions, work, or relationships? Day 3: Luke 14:21-24—Even though the servant experienced so much rejection when inviting people to the great banquet, why wasn’t he a failure? Who did the king invite to the banquet after the first group rejected the invitation? Who did these different groups represent? Even though the religious leader in verse 15 wanted to attend the banquet, why would he be prevented from doing so? What is required for us to attend the great banquet? For Scott LaPierre's conference and speaking information, including testimonies, endorsements, and contact info, please visit: https://www.scottlapierre.org/conferences-and-speaking/ If invited for a speaking engagement, you can expect: • Professionally prepared and delivered messages • A handout with lessons and discussion questions • Copies of Pastor Scott's books to offer as gifts to increase registrations (if you desire) • Advertising of your event on Scott's website and social media (if you desire) • Facebook ads and/or a Facebook event page so the event can serve as an outreach (if you desire) • Prompt responses to any communication • Prompt replies to phone calls, emails, and/or text messages

David and Mephibosheth, in 2 Samuel 9, is one of the most beautiful accounts in the Old Testament. When we read Scripture, we want to be David defeating Goliath or Elijah on Mount Carmel, but we are Mephibosheth. Mephibosheth was unable to walk because he was made lame through a fall, and spiritually speaking, we are unable to walk with God, because we have been made lame through the fall. Mephibosheth was condemned to die because he was descended from Saul, like we’re condemned to die because we’re descended from Adam. David sought Mephibosheth like God seeks us. David showed Mephibosheth kindness because of Jonathan, like God shows us kindness because of Jesus. King David brought Mephibosheth into Jerusalem, like King Jesus brings the spiritually lame into the New Jerusalem. Mephibosheth was adopted by the king, like we are adopted by the King. View all of Pastor Scott LaPierre's books on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Scott-LaPierre/e/B01JT920EQ Receive a free copy of Pastor Scott's book, "Seven Biblical Insights for Healthy, Joyful, Christ-Centered Marriages": https://www.scottlapierre.org/subscribe/ Here's the accompanying podcast episode: https://www.scottlapierre.org/david-and-mephibosheth/ 00:00 Sermon Notes for David and Mephibosheth: Brought into Jerusalem (2 Samuel 9) 06:44 Lesson One: Show ________________ to those who can’t return it (Luke 14:12-14). 15:05 Lesson Two: ________________________ was condemned to die because he was descended from Saul, like we’re condemned to die because we’re descended from Adam (2 Samuel 4:4, 1 Kings 15:29, 1 Corinthians 15:22). 21:25 Lesson Three: __________ sought Mephibosheth like God seeks us (2 Samuel 9:1-5, Romans 3:11, 1 John 4:19, John 6:44, 65). 27:17 Lesson Four: David showed Mephibosheth kindness because of ________________, like God shows us kindness because of Jesus (2 Samuel 9:6-8 cf. 1 Samuel 20:15). 36:45 Lesson Five: Mephibosheth was adopted by the ________, like we are adopted by the ________ (2 Samuel 9:9-13, John 1:12, Galatians 3:26, 1 John 3:1). 46:25 Lesson Six: King David brought Mephibosheth into Jerusalem, like King Jesus brings the spiritually lame into the ______ __________________ (2 Samuel 5:6-8, Galatians 4:26, Hebrews 12:22, Revelation 3:12, 21:2, 9, Isaiah 35:6, Jeremiah 31:8). Family Worship Guide for David and Mephibosheth: Brought into Jerusalem (2 Samuel 9) Directions: Read the verses and then answer the questions: Day 1: Luke 14:12-14, 2 Samuel 4:4, 1 Kings 15:29, 1 Corinthians 15:22—Who should we invite to dinner? Who shouldn’t we invite to dinner? Is this completely literal? Why was Mephibosheth condemned to die? Describe the parallels this has for us. Day 2: 2 Samuel 9:1-8, Romans 3:11, 1 John 4:19, John 6:44, 65—What similarities do you see between the way David sought out Mephibosheth and God seeks us out? In your own life, how did God seek you out? In other words, how did He get the gospel to you; through a friend, coworker, or parent? Why was David kind to Mephibosheth, and what parallels does this have for us? Why has God shown you favor? Day 3: 2 Samuel 9:9-13, John 1:12, Galatians 3:26, 1 John 3:1, 2 Samuel 5:6-8, Galatians 4:26, Hebrews 12:22, Revelation 3:12, 21:2, 9—What did David do with Mephibosheth after he brought him into Jerusalem? In what way ways does this look forward to what God does with us? How is the earthly Jerusalem a type of the New Jerusalem? In what ways are we “Spiritually lame”? Mephibosheth was so relieved to see the King David was okay. What encourages you and challenges you about his example in your relationship with Christ? For Scott LaPierre's conference and speaking information, including testimonies, endorsements, and contact info, please visit: https://www.scottlapierre.org/conferences-and-speaking/ If invited for a speaking engagement, you can expect: • Professionally prepared and delivered messages • A handout with lessons and discussion questions • Copies of Pastor Scott's books to offer as gifts to increase registrations (if you desire) • Advertising of your event on Scott's website and social media (if you desire) • Facebook ads and/or a Facebook event page so the event can serve as an outreach (if you desire) • Prompt responses to any communication • Prompt replies to phone calls, emails, and/or text messages

Jesus said, "Everyone who exalts himself will be humbled, and he who humbles himself will be exalted" (Luke 14 verse 11). This is one of the most common themes in Scripture: "God puts down one and exalts another" (Psalm 75 verse 6), "Humble yourselves in the sight of the Lord, and He will lift you up," (James 4 verse 10), "Humble yourselves under the mighty hand of God, that He may exalt you in due time" (1 Peter 5 verse 6). Adonijah is a perfect Old Testament example of disobeying this teaching. First Kings 1 verse 5 says, "Adonijah exalted himself, saying, 'I will be king.'" He took the best place and had to give it up to someone more honorable than him: Solomon. Then with shame he had to take the lowest place (Luke 14 verses 7-10). View all of Pastor Scott LaPierre's books on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Scott-LaPierre/e/B01JT920EQ Receive a free copy of Pastor Scott's book, "Seven Biblical Insights for Healthy, Joyful, Christ-Centered Marriages": https://www.scottlapierre.org/subscribe/ Here's the accompanying podcast episode: https://www.scottlapierre.org/everyone-who-exalts-himself/ 00:00 Sermon Lessons for Everyone Who Exalts Himself Will Be Humbled 06:41 Lesson One: ________________ ______ prevent humiliation (Luke 14:7-11 cf. Mark 12:38-39, Psalm 75:6-7, James 4:10, 1 Peter 5:5-6, Philippians 2:3-4). 23:13 Lesson Two: ________________ ______________ himself and was humbled (1 Kings 1:1-27). 40:45 Lesson Three: ______________ ______ moved up higher and honored in the presence of all (1 Kings 1:28-49, Proverbs 29:2). 49:30 Lesson Four: __________ ____ the premier example of humility followed by exaltation (Philippians 2:6-11). Family Worship Guide for Everyone Who Exalts Himself Directions: Read the verses and then answer the questions: Day 1: Luke 14:7-11 cf. Mark 12:38-39, Psalm 75:6-7, James 4:10, 1 Peter 5:5-6, Philippians 2:3-4—Even though we might not care where we sit, how does Jesus’s parable apply to us? Do we have any pursuits that show an obsession with position or status? How can humility help prevent humiliation? Can you think of a time pride caused you embarrassment? Day 2: 1 Kings 1:1-27—Why was Adonijah such a prideful young man? Contrast the way Adonijah tried to obtain the throne with the way David, his father, received the throne. In what way(s) was Adonijah humbled? How does Jesus’s parable apply to Adonijah? Why did Adonijah’s friends abandon him? Day 3: 1 Kings 1:28-49, Proverbs 29:2, Philippians 2:6-11—How was Solomon exalted? Why do you think God chose Solomon over Adonijah? How is Jesus the premier example of humility followed by exaltation? Describe how Jesus humbled himself. Describe what Jesus’s exaltation will look like. For Scott LaPierre's conference and speaking information, including testimonies, endorsements, and contact info, please visit: https://www.scottlapierre.org/conferences-and-speaking/ If invited for a speaking engagement, you can expect: • Professionally prepared and delivered messages • A handout with lessons and discussion questions • Copies of Pastor Scott's books to offer as gifts to increase registrations (if you desire) • Advertising of your event on Scott's website and social media (if you desire) • Facebook ads and/or a Facebook event page so the event can serve as an outreach (if you desire) • Prompt responses to any communication • Prompt replies to phone calls, emails, and/or text messages

Tanja Anderson interviewed me for her online summit: “How to Conquer Your Demons – Breakthrough to Be Set Free.” This was an interesting, and wonderful, interview. Whenever I'm asked to participate in an online summit, I have the same request: I can be bold and share whatever I want from God's Word. This is why I have almost always accepted any invitation to be interviewed if people have agreed with this request. While it might seem odd to accept an invitation from someone who might be theologically different than me, I enjoy these opportunities because they allow me to reach an audience I wouldn’t otherwise address. As a pastor, I spend most of my time with Christians. My life is committed to “equipping the saints for the work of the ministry” (Ephesians 4:12). While I’m thankful to serve God in this way if an atheist or agnostic invited me on their show it would allow me to reach an audience that is largely the opposite of those I typically address. Instead of believers, it would be unbelievers. I can’t imagine much being more evangelistic than being on a podcast speaking to countless non-Christians. With that said, Tanja was far from an unbeliever. In the interview she frequently talked about recently “Opening her heart to God and inviting Him into her life.” I appreciated her passion and zeal. While I expect her to grow over time in her knowledge and understanding of God and His Word, when she first reached out to me the Bible was completely new to her. As a result, if you listen to the interview, you’ll notice that I tried to bring the discussion back to the gospel. I wanted to repeatedly share it, not just with her, but with her audience who I suspect might not be Christians. I was thankful for this opportunity, and I hope it encourages you as much than encouraged me. View all of Pastor Scott LaPierre's books on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Scott-LaPierre/e/B01JT920EQ Receive a free copy of Pastor Scott's book, "Seven Biblical Insights for Healthy, Joyful, Christ-Centered Marriages": https://www.scottlapierre.org/subscribe/ Here's the accompanying podcast episode: https://www.scottlapierre.org/how-to-conquer-your-demons/ For Scott LaPierre's conference and speaking information, including testimonies, endorsements, and contact info, please visit: https://www.scottlapierre.org/conferences-and-speaking/ If invited for a speaking engagement, you can expect: • Professionally prepared and delivered messages • A handout with lessons and discussion questions • Copies of Pastor Scott's books to offer as gifts to increase registrations (if you desire) • Advertising of your event on Scott's website and social media (if you desire) • Facebook ads and/or a Facebook event page so the event can serve as an outreach (if you desire) • Prompt responses to any communication • Prompt replies to phone calls, emails, and/or text messages

In Luke 14:3 Jesus asked lawyers what was lawful on the Sabbath. They were experts in the law. This is their language! They were always deciding what is and isn’t lawful. If anyone should’ve been able to answer this question it was them. But they couldn’t answer, because they created a complex system of rules that made the Sabbath a burden instead of a blessing. Learn why doing good was appropriate and lawful on the Sabbath. View all of Pastor Scott LaPierre's books on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Scott-LaPierre/e/B01JT920EQ Receive a free copy of Pastor Scott's book, "Seven Biblical Insights for Healthy, Joyful, Christ-Centered Marriages": https://www.scottlapierre.org/subscribe/ Here's the accompanying podcast episode: https://www.scottlapierre.org/lawful-on-the-sabbath/ 00:00 Lessons for What Was Lawful on the Sabbath? 22:11 Lesson One: It is easy to ______ __________ to God’s commands (Luke 14:1-4, Exodus 20:8-11). 26:41 Lesson Two: The ______________ was a commentary on God’s law, the ____________ was a commentary on the Mishnah, and the ____________ combined the Mishnah and Gemara. 29:06 Lesson Three: The rules added to the Sabbath made it __ ____________ (Mark 2:27, Matthew 22:35-39, Romans 13:8-10, Galatians 5:14). 40:36 Lesson Four: The Sabbath was about __________ ________ (Matthew 12:12, Psalm 121:3-4, John 5:16-17). 47:51 Lesson Five: __________ __________________ the Sabbath and the Pharisees violated it (Luke 14:5-6). Family Worship Guide Directions: Read the verses and then answer the questions: Day 1: Luke 14:1-4, Exodus 20:8-11—Why did the Pharisees invite Jesus over for a meal? Why do you think they invited the man with dropsy? Why were the Pharisees watching Jesus so intently? Why did the Pharisees have so much trouble answering the first question Jesus asked? Day 2: Mark 2:27, Matthew 22:35-39, Romans 13:8-10, Galatians 5:14—Why do you think it is so easy to add rules to God’s law? Can you think of any rules you have added to God’s law? Are all of them good or should some of them be removed? How did the rules that the religious leaders added to the Sabbath make it a burden? How does the New Testament simplify the Old Testament law? Day 3: Matthew 12:12, Psalm 121:3-4, John 5:16-17, Luke 14:5-6—What was the purpose of the Sabbath? What was acceptable on the Sabbath? What was unacceptable? What does it mean that the Sabbath was made for man and not man for the Sabbath? How did Jesus fulfill the Sabbath and how did the religious leaders violate it? For Scott LaPierre's conference and speaking information, including testimonies, endorsements, and contact info, please visit: https://www.scottlapierre.org/conferences-and-speaking/ If invited for a speaking engagement, you can expect: • Professionally prepared and delivered messages • A handout with lessons and discussion questions • Copies of Pastor Scott's books to offer as gifts to increase registrations (if you desire) • Advertising of your event on Scott's website and social media (if you desire) • Facebook ads and/or a Facebook event page so the event can serve as an outreach (if you desire) • Prompt responses to any communication • Prompt replies to phone calls, emails, and/or text messages

Joseph Follette interviewed me for the Sizzling Hot Christian Marriage Show. Watch the video of the interview or listen to the audio, which is also on my podcast. Here's the accompanying podcast episode: https://www.scottlapierre.org/sizzling-hot-christian-marriage/ View all of Pastor Scott LaPierre's books on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Scott-LaPierre/e/B01JT920EQ Receive a free copy of Pastor Scott's book, "Seven Biblical Insights for Healthy, Joyful, Christ-Centered Marriages": https://www.scottlapierre.org/subscribe/ For Scott LaPierre's conference and speaking information, including testimonies, endorsements, and contact info, please visit: https://www.scottlapierre.org/conferences-and-speaking/ If invited for a speaking engagement, you can expect: • Professionally prepared and delivered messages • A handout with lessons and discussion questions • Copies of Pastor Scott's books to offer as gifts to increase registrations (if you desire) • Advertising of your event on Scott's website and social media (if you desire) • Facebook ads and/or a Facebook event page so the event can serve as an outreach (if you desire) • Prompt responses to any communication • Prompt replies to phone calls, emails, and/or text messages Description of the Sizzling Hot Christian Marriage Show Do you want your love to last? We know how difficult marriage can be. I want you to meet a friend of mine who is laboring every day like me to keep marriages together. He is licensed marriage and family therapist Joe Follette, Jr. Joe has been working with couples for over 30 years. First as a church pastor but for the last 22 years as a marriage therapist. He has helped thousands of couples work through the issues they were facing and get back into each other’s arms again. While Joe’s training has prepared him to deal with even the most broken marriages, his personal life experiences have probably prepared him the most. He shared that he wouldn’t be the therapist he is if he hadn’t experienced the pain and heartache in his own relationships. Ten years into his second marriage he found himself considering divorce again. It just seemed at the time that was the only way to find peace. Joe screamed out to the Lord for help. He got an answer he was not expecting. God told him he didn’t love his wife. This was a difficult message for Joe to receive. Why of course he loved his wife. God told Joe that as long as he was arguing with his wife he was not loving her. He wasn’t loving her because he didn’t like who she was. He had been on a campaign to change her into who he wanted her to be. God helped him to realize trying to change his wife was not loving her. It took several months for Joe to experience a complete transformation. But the process produced a changed man who truly loved and accepted his wife for who she is. This of course transformed their marriage. No longer bickering about any and everything, they have worked harmoniously over the second half of their marriage to raise their blended family together. Joe’s quest has been to teach couples how to truly love each other. He challenges couples to look into the mirror to do what they can to make their marriage better. In his quest to teach more couples how to truly love each other, Joe has lined up 21 marriage experts and gurus to share their secrets to lasting love. I am excited to be one of those who will be interviewed during his upcoming Sizzling Hot Christian Marriage Show. As you know I have been in the trenches teaching couples how to love each other as well. I can’t wait to share with you and all those in attendance what I have gleaned from all of my work over the years. If you are experiencing any of the following you will gain some positive solutions from this summit: Going through repetitive cycles of arguing or silent treatment not able to get on the same page about things Not enjoying a mutually satisfying sex life Disagreements on how to raise the kids or deal with in laws Struggling to recover from a trust breaking event Tired of dealing with the same issues over and over again Disagreements about how finances are handled Threats of divorce or separation Don’t want your love to go away – so you want to head off problems before they form Whatever the condition of your marriage I know that you will benefit from this summit Joe is putting together. It’s free! Don’t hesitate to register. This is for couples who want their marriages to be Sizzling Hot. Is that you? Then sign up now.

Bowing the knee to Jesus Christ is something each person will do, whether on this side of heaven or the next. Everyone will come to the realization that Jesus is the Son of God: —Isaiah 45, verse 23 [God says], “To me every knee shall bow, every tongue shall swear allegiance.” —Romans 14, verse “As I live, says the Lord, every knee shall bow to me, and every tongue shall confess to God.” —Philippians 2, verse 10 At the name of Jesus every knee should bow, in heaven and on earth and under the earth. How can it be that every knee will bow to Christ when we know many have rejected him? There are two ways people bow the knee to Christ: willingly in this life, or unwillingly in the next life. View all of Pastor Scott LaPierre's books on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Scott-LaPierre/e/B01JT920EQ Receive a free copy of Pastor Scott's book, "Seven Biblical Insights for Healthy, Joyful, Christ-Centered Marriages": https://www.scottlapierre.org/subscribe/ Here's the accompanying podcast episode: https://www.scottlapierre.org/bowing-the-knee-to-jesus/ Sermon Lessons for Bowing the Knee to Jesus Christ (Luke 13, verses 34-35) 00:00 Lesson One: Jesus repeated people’s names when they ____________ but would ______________. 17:27 Lesson Two: ____________ is a Christlike response to sin. 43:23 Lesson Three: ____ ____________ how we bow our knee to Christ. Family Worship Guide Bowing the Knee to Jesus Christ Day 1: Luke 10:38-42, 13:34, 22:31, John 12:1-8, Acts 9:1-5—How do you think Jesus spoke to Martha? Why did Jesus rebuke her in Luke 10, but not in John 12? How do you think Jesus spoke to Peter? What did Jesus want Peter to do after he recovered? How do you think Jesus spoke to Saul? How did each of these people recover from the rebuke Jesus gave them? Day 2: Psalm 118:22-26, John 12:12-13, Romans 11:25-27—How do you think Jesus spoke to the Jews when he repeated the name of their capital? Why was he sorrowful? Can you think of other times Jesus seemed sorrowful over sin? What about angry? Can you think of examples of Old Testament versus quoted in the New Testament and explain the way the context applies? Day 3: Luke 19:41-44, Zechariah 12:10, Isaiah 45:23, Romans 14:11, Philippians 2:10—Why did Jesus weep after his triumphal entry? What does it mean that every knee will bow to Christ? How can this be true when we know that many reject Christ? Why do you think Jesus compared himself with a mother hen? How can you see this being a fitting illustration? For Scott LaPierre's conference and speaking information, including testimonies, endorsements, and contact info, please visit: https://www.scottlapierre.org/conferences-and-speaking/ If invited for a speaking engagement, you can expect: • Professionally prepared and delivered messages • A handout with lessons and discussion questions • Copies of Pastor Scott's books to offer as gifts to increase registrations (if you desire) • Advertising of your event on Scott's website and social media (if you desire) • Facebook ads and/or a Facebook event page so the event can serve as an outreach (if you desire) • Prompt responses to any communication • Prompt replies to phone calls, emails, and/or text messages

We see Jesus Christ's compassion for sinners when He said, "O Jerusalem, Jerusalem, the city that kills the prophets and stones those who are sent to it! How often would I have gathered your children together as a hen gathers her brood under her wings, and you were not willing!" (Luke 13, verse 34). The Jews murdered the prophets, apostles, and Jesus, yet He still wanted to gather them under his wings to love and protect them. View all of Pastor Scott LaPierre's books on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Scott-LaPierre/e/B01JT920EQ Receive a free copy of Pastor Scott's book, "Seven Biblical Insights for Healthy, Joyful, Christ-Centered Marriages": https://www.scottlapierre.org/subscribe/ Here's the accompanying podcast episode: https://www.scottlapierre.org/christs-compassion-for-sinners/ 00:00 Sermon Lessons for Jesus Christ's Compassion for Sinners (Luke 13:31-34) 14:38 Lesson One: God has __ ____________ for our lives. 22:32 Lesson Two: The Jews murdered the ________________, ________________, and __________. 34:40 Lesson Three: The __________ ________ reveal Christ’s compassion for sinners. Family Worship Guide Directions: Read the verses and then answer the questions: Day 1: Luke 13:1-34, Romans 11:22—What does it mean that Jesus prevents us from viewing him one dimensionally? What are the different “dimensions” of Jesus we see just in Luke 13? In other words, what characteristics of Christ can we see in this chapter as we come to the end of it? Day 2: Luke 13:31-32, Acts 2:23, 3:13, Psalm 37:23, Proverbs 16:9, 20:24, Jeremiah 10:23, Ephesians 2:10—why do you think Herod wanted to kill Jesus? Why wasn’t Jesus afraid of Herod? How can we reconcile our free moral agency with the verses about God directing our steps? Describe some ways you have seen the Lord orchestrate the course of your life. Day 3: Luke 11:47-50, 13:33, 20:9-16, 22:22-23, 23:20-21, Matthew 22:2-7, Acts 7:52Luke 13:34, Romans 5:20—Why do you think the Jews murdered the prophets, apostles, and Christ? Why do you think Jesus was still so compassionate toward the Jews? How does the Jews’ wickedness serve as the “black velvet background”? What are some other examples in Scripture of God’s compassion for sinners? For Scott LaPierre's conference and speaking information, including testimonies, endorsements, and contact info, please visit: https://www.scottlapierre.org/conferences-and-speaking/ If invited for a speaking engagement, you can expect: • Professionally prepared and delivered messages • A handout with lessons and discussion questions • Copies of Pastor Scott's books to offer as gifts to increase registrations (if you desire) • Advertising of your event on Scott's website and social media (if you desire) • Facebook ads and/or a Facebook event page so the event can serve as an outreach (if you desire) • Prompt responses to any communication • Prompt replies to phone calls, emails, and/or text messages

This is a cover This is Amazing Grace. The song is performed by the LaPierre children. Rhea is playing the piano, Ricky is playing the guitar, and Johnny is playing the harmonica. Lyrics for This is Amazing Grace Who breaks the power of sin and darkness? Whose love is mighty and so much stronger? The King of glory, the King above all kings Who shakes the whole earth with holy thunder? And leaves us breathless in awe and wonder? The King of glory, the King above all kings This is amazing grace This is unfailing love That You would take my place That You would bear my cross You laid down Your life That I would be set free Oh, Jesus, I sing for All that You've done for me Who brings our chaos back into order? Who makes the orphans a son and daughter? The King of glory, the King of glory Who rules the nations with truth and justice Shines like the sun in all of its brilliance The King of glory, the King above all kings This is amazing grace This is unfailing love That You would take my place That You would bear my cross You laid down Your life That I would be set free Oh, Jesus, I sing for All that You've done for me Worthy is the Lamb who was slain Worthy is the King who conquered the grave Worthy is the Lamb who was slain Worthy is the King who conquered the grave Worthy is the Lamb who was slain Worthy is the King who conquered the grave Worthy is the Lamb who was slain Worthy, worthy, worthy This is amazing grace This is unfailing love That You would take my place That You would bear my cross You laid down Your life That I would be set free Oh, Jesus, I sing for All that You've done for me All that You've done for me

In Luke 13, verse 24 Jesus said, “Strive to enter through the narrow door. For many, I tell you, will seek to enter and will not be able.” In last week’s sermon we made it halfway through this verse. Notice the two halves. The first half is about people striving to enter through the narrow door now while they can. The second half is about people seeking to enter later when it’s too late. So Jesus spoke of the narrow door that’s open now and the closed door people encounter later. Not only is the door narrow and difficult to enter, it also won’t remain open forever. Learn why some will seek to enter but be unable. View all of Pastor Scott LaPierre's books on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Scott-LaPierre/e/B01JT920EQ Receive a free copy of Pastor Scott's book, "Seven Biblical Insights for Healthy, Joyful, Christ-Centered Marriages": https://www.scottlapierre.org/subscribe/ Here's the accompanying podcast episode: https://www.scottlapierre.org/why-many-will-seek-to-enter-but-not-be-able/ 00:00 Sermon Lessons 14:24 Lesson One: The ________________ ____, “Does the Lord know you?” 21:27 Lesson Two: The Lord doesn’t know people who ______________ ________________. 47:50 Lesson Three: There will ____ __________________ in the kingdom of God. Family Worship Guide Day 1: Can you think of any other examples in Scripture of people being shut out? Why did these people seem to think they should be allowed in? What similarities do you see between this passage and Matthew 7:21-23? What does it mean for the Lord to know us? Day 2: Why wouldn’t Jesus open the door to them? In other words, why did he tell them to depart? Describe the balance between repenting but continuing to struggle with sin. What is easy believism? Why is easy believism dangerous? Day 3: What are some of the privileges the Jews had? Why did the Jews think they would go to heaven? Who did the Jews think would not go to heaven? What do you think will surprise us about heaven? Why We Must Strive to Enter through the Narrow Door For Scott LaPierre's conference and speaking information, including testimonies, endorsements, and contact info, please visit: https://www.scottlapierre.org/conferences-and-speaking/ If invited for a speaking engagement, you can expect: • Professionally prepared and delivered messages • A handout with lessons and discussion questions • Copies of Pastor Scott's books to offer as gifts to increase registrations (if you desire) • Advertising of your event on Scott's website and social media (if you desire) • Facebook ads and/or a Facebook event page so the event can serve as an outreach (if you desire) • Prompt responses to any communication • Prompt replies to phone calls, emails, and/or text messages

Jesus said, “Strive to enter through the narrow door. For many, I tell you, will seek to enter and will not be able” (Luke 13, verse 24). There is probably an obvious question you are asking. It’s the same question I asked when reading these verses and I looked forward to studying them to learn the answer. Jesus says we are supposed to strive to enter through the narrow door, so does that mean we get to heaven by trying hard enough? It almost sounds like if we put forth enough effort we will be saved, but if we don’t put forth enough effort we will go to hell. But this isn’t true because we know we are saved by grace through faith and not by works. No matter how hard we try we could never save ourselves. So how do we explain this? Why is striving required to enter through the narrow door? Check out this message for the answer. View all of Pastor Scott LaPierre's books on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Scott-LaPierre/e/B01JT920EQ Receive a free copy of Pastor Scott's book, "Seven Biblical Insights for Healthy, Joyful, Christ-Centered Marriages": https://www.scottlapierre.org/subscribe/ Here's the accompanying podcast episode: https://www.scottlapierre.org/strive-to-enter-through-the-narrow-door/ 00:00 Sermon Lessons 9:12 Lesson One: ________ ____________ will not be able to enter through the narrow door. 17:22 Lesson Two: There has always only been __ ______________. 29:03 Lesson Three: Striving is required to enter through the narrow door because (Part One) the door ____ ____________. 34:48 Lesson Three: Striving is required to enter through the narrow door because (Part Two) of __________. 39:38 Lesson Three: Striving is required to enter through the narrow door because (Part Three) we ________ ______. 48:21 Lesson Four: We should ____ ________________ if we have entered through the narrow door. Family Worship Guide Directions: Read the verses and then answer the questions: Day 1: Why do you think Jesus didn’t answer the man’s question with the word yes or no? What does the narrow door represent? What question did Jesus encourage the man to ask himself? Why do you think many people will not be able to enter through the narrow door? Day 2: What is a remnant? Why do you think there has always only been a remnant? Can you think of other examples from Scripture of times there was only a remnant? Why must we strive to enter the narrow door? What does it look like to strive to enter through the narrow door? Day 3: How does pride keep us from entering the narrow door? Although we are not saved by works, what is required to be saved? What is agape? How is agape different than other forms of love? Why do we love sin unconditionally and sacrificially regardless of the consequences? How should we feel if we are able to enter through the narrow door? For Scott LaPierre's conference and speaking information, including testimonies, endorsements, and contact info, please visit: https://www.scottlapierre.org/conferences-and-speaking/ If invited for a speaking engagement, you can expect: • Professionally prepared and delivered messages • A handout with lessons and discussion questions • Copies of Pastor Scott's books to offer as gifts to increase registrations (if you desire) • Advertising of your event on Scott's website and social media (if you desire) • Facebook ads and/or a Facebook event page so the event can serve as an outreach (if you desire) • Prompt responses to any communication • Prompt replies to phone calls, emails, and/or text messages

The Parables of the Mustard Seed and Leaven in Luke 13, verses 18-21 describe the growth and spreading influence of the church, but from different approaches. The parable of the mustard seed is about outward growth. Birds from outside fly into and become part of the tree. The parable of the leaven is about inward growth. The leaven works from inside the dough. Leaven makes dough rise from within which pictures the way the gospel changes us inwardly: it changes our hearts and then works its way into our actions. View all of Pastor Scott LaPierre's books on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Scott-LaPierre/e/B01JT920EQ Receive a free copy of Pastor Scott's book, "Seven Biblical Insights for Healthy, Joyful, Christ-Centered Marriages": https://www.scottlapierre.org/subscribe/ Here's the accompanying podcast episode: https://www.scottlapierre.org/the-parables-of-the-mustard-seed-and-leaven/ 00:00 Sermon Lessons for The Parables of the Mustard Seed and Leaven 24:35 Lesson One: The parable of the mustard seed illustrates the ______________ ____________ of the kingdom of God. 40:19 Lesson Two: The parable of the leaven illustrates the ____________ ____________ of the kingdom of God. 46:56 Lesson Three: ____________ is ________ into the kingdom of God. Family Worship Guide Directions: Read the verses and then answer the questions: Day 1: Luke 13:18-19, Revelation 7:9, Psalm 72:19, Daniel 2:35, Habakkuk 2:14—How does the parable of the mustard seed illustrate the outward growth of the kingdom of God? In what ways is a mustard seed a fitting metaphor for the kingdom of God? In what ways do you see the kingdom of God spreading throughout the world? Day 2: Luke 13:20-21, 2 Corinthians 3:18, 10:5—How does the parable of the leaven illustrate the inward growth of the kingdom of God? What similarities does the parable of the leaven have with the parable of the mustard seed? What difference or differences are there between the two parables? How do you see the kingdom of God working in people’s hearts? Day 3: John 3:3, Colossians 1:13—What kingdom are we born into? What does it mean to be born again? Why must we be born again? How can we be born again? What takes place spiritually when we repent of our sins and put our faith in Christ? For Scott LaPierre's conference and speaking information, including testimonies, endorsements, and contact info, please visit: https://www.scottlapierre.org/conferences-and-speaking/ If invited for a speaking engagement, you can expect: • Professionally prepared and delivered messages • A handout with lessons and discussion questions • Copies of Pastor Scott's books to offer as gifts to increase registrations (if you desire) • Advertising of your event on Scott's website and social media (if you desire) • Facebook ads and/or a Facebook event page so the event can serve as an outreach (if you desire) • Prompt responses to any communication • Prompt replies to phone calls, emails, and/or text messages

Husbands lead your wives by obeying these verses and the verses that follow. The primary commands for husbands: “Husbands, love your wives, as Christ loved the church and gave himself up for her, that he might sanctify her, having cleansed her by the washing of water with the word” (Ephesians 5:25-26). View all of Pastor Scott LaPierre's books on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Scott-LaPierre/e/B01JT920EQ Receive a free copy of Pastor Scott's book, "Seven Biblical Insights for Healthy, Joyful, Christ-Centered Marriages": https://www.scottlapierre.org/subscribe/ Here's the accompanying podcast episode: https://www.scottlapierre.org/husbands-lead-your-wives/ Church and Family Life interviewed me for their podcast. Here is the description: We are here today to encourage husbands to lead their families. The most common complaint wives make about their husbands is that they are not leading in the home. We also know that God gave husbands a hard job – they must lead their wives and children in very particular, highly defined ways. So, we hope this podcast will be an encouragement to them as they face the challenge and shoulder the responsibility. Also, part of the interview were: Jason Dohm is a full-time pastor at Sovereign Redeemer Community Church in Youngsville, North Carolina. He graduated from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill in 1992 with a B.A. in education and proceeded to a lengthy career in electronics manufacturing. Jason has been married to Janet for 30 years and has six children and four grandchildren. Scott T. Brown is the president of Church and Family Life and pastor at Hope Baptist Church in Wake Forest, North Carolina. Scott graduated from California State University in Fullerton with a degree in History and received a Master of Divinity degree from Talbot School of Theology. He gives most of his time to local pastoral ministry, expository preaching, conferences on church and family reformation. Scott helps people think through the two greatest institutions God has provided — the church and the family. For Scott LaPierre's conference and speaking information, including testimonies, endorsements, and contact info, please visit: https://www.scottlapierre.org/conferences-and-speaking/ If invited for a speaking engagement, you can expect: • Professionally prepared and delivered messages • A handout with lessons and discussion questions • Copies of Pastor Scott's books to offer as gifts to increase registrations (if you desire) • Advertising of your event on Scott's website and social media (if you desire) • Facebook ads and/or a Facebook event page so the event can serve as an outreach (if you desire) • Prompt responses to any communication • Prompt replies to phone calls, emails, and/or text messages

The dangers of legalism and spiritual bondage are demonstrated in the account in Luke chapter 13, verses 10 through 17 when Jesus heals the crippled woman. Legalism makes people captives as much as any physical disability. The synagogue ruler was angry because Jesus healed on the Sabbath. It is hard to believe that something so beautiful could be so upsetting, but it reveals the bondage he was in—a bondage that was worse than the crippled woman’s bondage. View all of Pastor Scott LaPierre's books on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Scott-LaPierre/e/B01JT920EQ Receive a free copy of Pastor Scott's book, "Seven Biblical Insights for Healthy, Joyful, Christ-Centered Marriages": https://www.scottlapierre.org/subscribe/ Here's the accompanying podcast episode: https://www.scottlapierre.org/the-dangers-of-legalism-and-spiritual-bondage/ 00:00 Sermon lessons for The Dangers of Legalism and Spiritual Bondage 10:50 Lesson One: Don’t be kept from worshiping because of (Part One) _________________. 16:30 Lesson One: Don’t be kept from worshiping because of (Part Two) __________. 21:33 Lesson One: Don’t be kept from worshiping because of (Part Two) ____________________. 35:51 Lesson Two: We can’t free people ____________________, but we can ______________________. 41:12 Lesson Three: The synagogue ruler was in ______________ ______________ than the crippled woman. Family Worship Guide The Dangers of Legalism and Spiritual Bondage Directions: Read the verses and then answer the questions: Day 1: Luke 13:1-4, 11, John 9:2-3, Job 1:20—What do you think could have kept this crippled woman from attending corporate worship? What might keep you from attending corporate worship? Why do you think suffering, shame, and bitterness might keep people from church? What can we tell ourselves to prevent this from happening? Day 2: Luke 13:12-13—What is legalism and spiritual bondage? What keeps people in spiritual bondage? What does it look like when people are in spiritual bondage? What can people do to be delivered from spiritual bondage? Why is spiritual bondage so dangerous? Day 3: Luke 13:14, Galatians 5:1—why was the synagogue ruler’s bondage worse than the crippled woman’s bondage? In other words, why is spiritual bondage worse than physical bondage? How can Jesus set us free? What does Jesus set us free from? What doesn’t Jesus set us free from? In other words, what do we continue to struggle with after being in Christ? For Scott LaPierre's conference and speaking information, including testimonies, endorsements, and contact info, please visit: https://www.scottlapierre.org/conferences-and-speaking/ If invited for a speaking engagement, you can expect: • Professionally prepared and delivered messages • A handout with lessons and discussion questions • Copies of Pastor Scott's books to offer as gifts to increase registrations (if you desire) • Advertising of your event on Scott's website and social media (if you desire) • Facebook ads and/or a Facebook event page so the event can serve as an outreach (if you desire) • Prompt responses to any communication • Prompt replies to phone calls, emails, and/or text messages

“Should Christ or your spouse meet your needs?” This is a question every married person must answer. Fortunately, the answer is an easy one: Jesus Christ. Most people don’t have to be married very long to recognize that their husband or wife will disappoint them at times. Marriage is a gift. God wants our relationship with our spouse to provide us with joy and blessing. But regardless of how committed our spouse is to Christ, he or she is still a sinner. Every husband or wife will fail to meet our needs at various times. God wants us to enjoy our marriages, but looking to our spouse the joy, contentment, and peace that only Christ can provide will inevitably lead to discouragement at times. View all of Pastor Scott LaPierre's books on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Scott-LaPierre/e/B01JT920EQ Receive a free copy of Pastor Scott's book, "Seven Biblical Insights for Healthy, Joyful, Christ-Centered Marriages": https://www.scottlapierre.org/subscribe/ Here's the accompanying podcast episode: https://www.scottlapierre.org/should-christ-or-your-spouse-meet-your-needs/ For Scott LaPierre's conference and speaking information, including testimonies, endorsements, and contact info, please visit: https://www.scottlapierre.org/conferences-and-speaking/ Interview Description for “Should Christ or Your Spouse Meet Your Needs?” I was interviewed for the online series, “Walk in Your Worth: The Secret to Creating Remarkable Relationships Filled with Intimacy, Joy, and Love. You can watch the interview above or simply listen to the audio on my podcast. Here’s Daniel’s description… "I absolutely LOVED my interview with pastor and author, Scott LaPierre. I get all excited in this interview about how to date and what a beautiful future marriage can look like =). I recommend this interview no matter what relationship status you have! You will learn: Where is the line of asking one another in a marriage to meet your needs vs having Christ meet your needs? What are some keys to recognizing and resolving conflict in your marriage? How important is it to understand the roles and responsibility of husband and wife in a marriage? If any of these questions resonate with you, you’ll really enjoy today’s interview." If you’d like to interview me for an online event, or have me as a guest on your podcast, please let me know. If invited for a speaking engagement, you can expect: • Professionally prepared and delivered messages • A handout with lessons and discussion questions • Copies of Pastor Scott's books to offer as gifts to increase registrations (if you desire) • Advertising of your event on Scott's website and social media (if you desire) • Facebook ads and/or a Facebook event page so the event can serve as an outreach (if you desire) • Prompt responses to any communication • Prompt replies to phone calls, emails, and/or text messages

I was interviewed about these important topics - submission, love, and respect - for the Modern Christian Bachelorette. Here's the description… "Is submission equal to being a 'doormat'? Is submission for wives relevant in today's society? What should submission look like in marriage? Pastor Scott LaPierre shares deep insights on submission versus respect versus love between a husband and a wife. He breaks down the difference between the need for women to submit to their husbands versus the need for husbands to love their wives according to God's prescripts and design for marriage." View all of Pastor Scott LaPierre's books on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Scott-LaPierre/e/B01JT920EQ Receive a free copy of Pastor Scott's book, "Seven Biblical Insights for Healthy, Joyful, Christ-Centered Marriages": https://www.scottlapierre.org/subscribe/ Here's the accompanying podcast episode: https://www.scottlapierre.org/submission-love-respect For Scott LaPierre's conference and speaking information, including testimonies, endorsements, and contact info, please visit: https://www.scottlapierre.org/conferences-and-speaking/ If invited for a speaking engagement, you can expect: • Professionally prepared and delivered messages • A handout with lessons and discussion questions • Copies of Pastor Scott's books to offer as gifts to increase registrations (if you desire) • Advertising of your event on Scott's website and social media (if you desire) • Facebook ads and/or a Facebook event page so the event can serve as an outreach (if you desire) • Prompt responses to any communication • Prompt replies to phone calls, emails, and/or text messages

We must bear fruit in keeping with repentance. The main point of Luke 13 verses one through five is that we must repent. Jesus says, “You are looking at people who died in these tragedies and asking if they died because they are worse than everyone who lived. Instead, you should ask whether you have repented, because they perished physically, but if you don’t repent you are going to perish spiritually, or eternally.” Then Jesus adds to this in verses six through nine by talking about fruit, because if people have repented they will produce the fruit. John the Baptist said, “Bear fruit in keeping with repentance” (Luke 3:8). Jesus and John put repenting and bearing fruit together because they go hand-in-hand. Usually when we think of repentance, we think only of stopping. We should also think of starting or producing fruit. This is known as putting off and putting on (Ephesians 4 and Colossians 3). View all of Pastor Scott LaPierre's books on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Scott-LaPierre/e/B01JT920EQ Receive a free copy of Pastor Scott's book, "Seven Biblical Insights for Healthy, Joyful, Christ-Centered Marriages": https://www.scottlapierre.org/subscribe/ Here's the accompanying podcast episode: https://www.scottlapierre.org/bear-fruit-in-keeping-with-repentance/ 00:00 Lessons for Bear Fruit in Keeping with Repentance 05:47 Lesson One: Repentance involves ________________ and ________________. 14:56 Lesson Two: __________ is an evidence of genuine repentance. 21:30 Lesson Three: God is patient (Part One) so we ________ ________ to repent and produce fruit. 29:59 Lesson Three: God is patient (Part Two) even when ____ __________ people won’t repent. Family worship guide for Bear Fruit in Keeping with Repentance Directions: Read the verses and then answer the questions: Day 1: Luke 3:8, Ephesians 4:25-32, Colossians 3:5, 12—Why does repentance involves stopping and starting? Explain putting off and putting on. What are some examples of sins that aren’t listed in Scripture that you would stop, and what are the accompanying behaviors you would put on? Day 2: Luke 13:6-7, Matthew 13:23, Acts 26:20, Ephesians 5:8-9, Colossians 1:5-6, Hebrews 12:11—Explain the parable of the fig tree, what the different elements represent, and the main point(s). Discuss insincere temporary repentance and sincere lasting repentance. How can we tell the difference between the two? Why is fruit an evidence of genuine repentance? Day 3: Luke 13:8-9, Matthew 12:20, Leviticus 19:23-25, 2 Peter 3:9, paste that—Why is God patient with us? What happens if we don’t produce fruit, or another way to say it: what does it mean if a person doesn’t produce fruit? Why do you think God is patient with people even when he knows they won’t repent? Can you think of some other examples in Scripture of God being patient with people who did not repent? For Scott LaPierre's conference and speaking information, including testimonies, endorsements, and contact info, please visit: https://www.scottlapierre.org/conferences-and-speaking/ If invited for a speaking engagement, you can expect: • Professionally prepared and delivered messages • A handout with lessons and discussion questions • Copies of Pastor Scott's books to offer as gifts to increase registrations (if you desire) • Advertising of your event on Scott's website and social media (if you desire) • Facebook ads and/or a Facebook event page so the event can serve as an outreach (if you desire) • Prompt responses to any communication • Prompt replies to phone calls, emails, and/or text messages