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Scott LaPierre Ministries
by Scott LaPierre
Scott LaPierre (https://www.scottlapierre.org/) is a pastor, author, and Christian speaker on marriage. This podcast includes his conference messages, guest preaching, and expository sermons at Woodland Christian Church. Each of Scott’s messages is the result of hours of studying the Bible. Scott and his wife, Katie, grew up together in northern California, and God has blessed them with nine children. View all of Pastor Scott’s books on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Scott-LaPierre/e/B01JT920EQ. Receive a FREE copy of Scott’s book, “Seven Biblical Insights for Healthy, Joyful, Christ-Centered Marriages.” For Scott LaPierre’s conference and speaking information, including testimonies, and endorsements, please visit: https://www.scottlapierre.org/christian-speaker/. Feel free to contact Scott at: https://www.scottlapierre.org/contact/.
Episodes
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Why God Killed the Prophet Who Believed a Lie
Why did God kill the man of God who believed the old prophet’s lie in 1 Kings 13? Pastor Scott LaPierre connects this account with Galatians 1:8–9 and explains three lessons: expect to be tempted to reject God’s Word; nothing outranks what God has already said; and accountability is determined by...
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A Different Gospel Is No Gospel (Galatians 1:6–10)
In Galatians 1:6–10, Paul warns that adding works to faith in Christ turns good news into bad news. Learn why we must hold fast to the gospel and seek God’s approval.
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Christ Gave Himself to Rescue Us
Christ gave Himself to rescue us, not merely to help us. In Galatians 1:1–5, Pastor Scott LaPierre explains why no one has the right to change Christ’s gospel, how grace produces a changed life, and why salvation brings glory to God alone. The message includes the rescue stories of Lenny Skutnik...
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Why God Called Zerubbabel His Signet Ring
Why did God call Zerubbabel His signet ring? In Haggai 2:20–23, Pastor Scott LaPierre explains the judgment on Jehoiachin, God’s promise to David, His authority over every kingdom, and how Zerubbabel points forward to Jesus Christ. The message concludes with the assurance that believers in Christ...
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Haggai 2:15–19 Explained: From This Day On I Will Bless You
In Haggai 2:15–19, God promises, “From this day on I will bless you,” while the temple is unfinished and the barn is empty. Pastor Scott LaPierre explains why we should remember the cost of neglecting God, begin obeying before we see results, and obey whether or not visible blessings follow. The...
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Haggai 2:10–14 Explained: Why Religious Activity Cannot Make Us Holy
Haggai 2:10–14 explains why religious activity cannot make us holy, how uncleanness spreads, and how Jesus gives sinners the righteousness they cannot produce. Read the full teaching: https://www.scottlapierre.org/religious-activity-cannot-make-us-holy/
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Why Did God Destroy the Canaanites? 400 Years of Mercy
Why did God destroy the Canaanites? Pastor Scott LaPierre explains God's patience before judgment and His mercy toward Rahab and the Gibeonites. This message considers both the seriousness of sin and the hope available to those who turn to God. Read the full teaching:...
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Why the Second Temple’s Glory Was Greater Than Solomon’s (Haggai 2:6–9)
Why was the second temple's glory greater than Solomon's? In Haggai 2:6–9, Pastor Scott LaPierre traces the significance of Mount Moriah, God's promise to shake the nations, and the glory and peace found in Jesus Christ. Read the full teaching:...
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God’s Answer to Discouragement | Haggai 2:1–5
Discouragement can grow when we compare today's work with the past. In Haggai 2:1–5, Pastor Scott LaPierre explains God's call to keep working, the assurance of His presence, and why faithful labor is not in vain. Read the full teaching: https://www.scottlapierre.org/gods-answer-to-discouragement/
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What God Says When We Repent | Haggai 1:9–15
What does God say when His people repent? In Haggai 1:9–15, Pastor Scott LaPierre considers God's discipline, the response of obedience and reverence, and His promise to be with His people as they return to His work. Read the full teaching: https://www.scottlapierre.org/what-god-says-when-we-repent/
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Do Not Despise the Day of Small Things (Zechariah 4:10)
God values the small, ordinary acts of faithfulness we are tempted to overlook. Pastor Scott LaPierre explores Zechariah 4, God's pleasure in obedience, and the strength His Spirit supplies for the work He calls us to do. Read the full teaching:...
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Put God First: Stop Delaying Obedience | Haggai 1:1–8
Are you waiting for the right time to obey God? In Haggai 1:1–8, Pastor Scott LaPierre explains how delayed obedience exposes misplaced priorities and why God is glorified by the priorities we practice. Read the full teaching: https://www.scottlapierre.org/put-god-first/
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Overview of the Book of Ezra: We Never Plan to Stop for Long
This overview of Ezra places Israel's return from exile and the rebuilding of the temple in their Old Testament setting. Pastor Scott LaPierre considers God's faithfulness, the danger of letting a temporary pause become years of neglect, and the call to respond to God's Word. Read the full...
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The Ascension of Jesus: Why His Blessing Matters
What happened after the resurrection? Luke 24:50–53 describes Jesus ascending to heaven with His hands raised in blessing. Scott LaPierre explains Christ's priestly blessing, His finished work and reign, and why the disciples responded to His departure with worship and joy. Read the full…
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Proclaiming the Gospel to All Nations: Witnesses Empowered by the Holy Spirit | Luke 24:47-49
Proclaiming the gospel to all nations is not an optional assignment for especially gifted Christians. It is part of Christ’s final instructions to His people. In Luke 24:47–49, Jesus tells His disciples that “repentance for the forgiveness of sins” must be proclaimed in His name to all nations,...
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Repentance for the Forgiveness of Sins: Not Penance but Christ
How can our sins be forgiven? After His resurrection, Jesus commanded that repentance for the forgiveness of sins be proclaimed in His name. This message distinguishes repentance from penance, explains why religious acts cannot pay for sin, and points us to forgiveness in Christ. Read the full...
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The Word of the Lord Fulfilled in Christ (Isaiah 55:10-11 and Hebrews 4:12-13)
The Word of the Lord fulfilled in Christ is one of the great themes running through all of Scripture. From the opening words of Genesis to the risen Christ explaining the Old Testament in Luke 24, the Bible reveals one unified story: God speaks, God promises, God sends His Word, and that Word is...
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God’s Compassion for Sinners in Luke 15:20-21
One of the most beautiful truths in Scripture is God’s compassion for sinners. Many people imagine God the Father as harsh, distant, angry, and reluctant to forgive, while they see Jesus as merciful, gentle, and willing to receive sinners. But the Bible never presents the Father and Son as…
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Proof of the Resurrection: How Jesus Handled Doubt in Luke 24:36–43
The proof of the resurrection in Luke 24:37–43 is not vague, symbolic, or merely emotional. Jesus did not ask His disciples to believe in a resurrection without evidence. He stood before them, showed them His hands and feet, invited them to touch Him, and even ate in front of them. The risen…
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Jesus’ Words After the Resurrection: “Peace to You” (Luke 24:36)
When the risen Jesus appeared to His gathered disciples, He greeted them with “Peace to you!” (Luke 24:36). His words reassured frightened disciples who had failed Him and pointed to the peace with God made possible through His death and resurrection. Read the full teaching:...
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When Jesus Opens Our Eyes and Sets Our Hearts on Fire (Luke 24:28–35)
Jesus opened the eyes of the disciples at Emmaus so they recognized Him when He broke bread. Their hearts had burned as He explained the Scriptures on the road, and they hurried back to Jerusalem to tell others about the risen Lord (Luke 24:28–35). Their experience reminds us that spiritual sight...
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Jesus Is Our Sabbath Rest
Jesus is our Sabbath rest, which means Christians no longer look to one day, one land, or one law for the rest God provides. The Sabbath was good, but it pointed beyond itself to something greater. Under the New Covenant, believers find true rest in Christ—rest from striving to earn salvation…
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How the Old Testament Points to Jesus in Luke 24:22–27
One of the most important lessons in Luke 24:22–27 is how the Old Testament points to Jesus. On the road to Emmaus, two discouraged disciples had the evidence of the resurrection, but they still lacked understanding. They knew the tomb was empty. They knew the women had reported that angels said...
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Why Jesus’ Disciples Were Discouraged on the Road to Emmaus
The road to Emmaus account in Luke 24 shows us two disciples who saw the physical facts clearly but missed the spiritual reality entirely. They knew Jesus had been crucified. They had heard reports about the empty tomb. They even knew it was the third day. But despite having the facts, they did…
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How Young Men Overcome the Evil One: Strength, Self-Control, and God’s Word
Young men overcome the evil one not by willpower alone, but by spiritual strength, self-control, and the Word of God abiding in them. That is exactly what John teaches in 1 John 2:13–14, and it is a message young men desperately need in a culture that seems designed to weaken, distract, and tempt...
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Spiritual Blindness and Spiritual Sight: How Jesus Opens Our Eyes (Mark 8:22-26 and John 9:11-41)
Spiritual blindness and spiritual sight are at the heart of Mark 8 and John 9. In these passages, Jesus shows that people can have functioning physical eyes yet remain blind to spiritual truth. One blind man sees dimly before seeing clearly, while another grows step by step in his understanding…
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Why Do Christians Worship on Sunday? Resurrection, the Lord’s Day, and Sabbath Rest
Why do Christians worship on Sunday instead of Saturday? In Part 1, we saw that the seventh-day Sabbath belonged to the Old Covenant mediated by Moses and given to Israel. In Part 2, we move from the covenantal foundation to the New Testament evidence. The resurrection of Jesus on the first day…
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Why Do Christians Worship on Sunday Instead of Saturday? Old Covenant, New Covenant, and the Sabbath
Why do Christians worship on Sunday instead of Saturday? Part one of this Sunday school series examines the seventh-day Sabbath within the Old Covenant, the New Covenant established by Jesus, and why understanding those covenants matters for Christian worship. Read the full teaching:...
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Remember His Words — Responding to the Resurrection (Luke 24:7–12)
Responding to the resurrection is not merely about celebrating Easter once a year. It is about how we interpret the empty tomb, how we respond to Christ’s promises, and how we live in light of Jesus' resurrection. In Luke 24:7–12, we see that the resurrection calls for more than admiration. It...
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He Is Risen — The Empty Tomb and the Resurrection of Jesus (Luke 24:1–6)
The empty tomb and the resurrection of Jesus stand at the center of the Christian faith. Luke 24:1-6 brings us to the greatest event in human history: Jesus Christ, who was crucified for sinners, did not remain in the grave. He rose again. After all the teaching, miracles, compassion,...
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How to Get God’s Wisdom: Six Lessons from Proverbs
We live in a world overflowing with information but lacking wisdom, which is why we desperately need God’s wisdom. People have endless access to opinions, advice, and content, yet lives are still marked by confusion, bad decisions, and foolishness. The problem is not that we need more knowledge....
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Joseph of Arimathea and the Women Who Faithfully Honored Jesus (Luke 23:50-56)
In Luke 23:50-56, Joseph of Arimathea and the women who faithfully honored Jesus show us what true discipleship looks like when following Christ is costly, quiet, and seemingly unrewarded. Jesus had been abandoned by His closest followers, condemned by the religious leaders, and executed by Rome....
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Why Jesus’ Body Is Called the Veil: Hebrews 10:19-20 Explained
Why Jesus’ body is called the veil is one of the most beautiful truths in Hebrews 10:19–20, because it explains how sinners like us can enter God’s presence with confidence through the torn flesh and shed blood of Christ. For centuries, the Old Testament taught distance, separation, and holy…
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Why the Temple Veil Was Torn: Access to God (Luke 23:45; Matthew 27:51)
Why was the temple veil torn in Matthew 27:51 and Luke 23:45? It is one of the clearest pictures in Scripture of what Jesus accomplished on the cross. When the curtain in the temple was torn in two, God was showing that Christ’s sacrifice opened access to Him for sinners who could never come near...
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Miracles at Jesus’ Death: What the Gospel Accounts Reveal
If people claim to be sent by God, how would you know whether they really were? Scripture teaches that miracles function as God’s public endorsement—His witness that a messenger truly is from Him. And nowhere is that clearer than in the miracles at Jesus’ death, when the Father surrounded the...
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Paradise in the New Testament: Heaven, Hades, and the Thief on the Cross
“Paradise” is one of those Bible words that feels instantly comforting—until you slow down and ask, What exactly does it mean? Paradise in the New Testament appears only three times, and when you line those passages up, they raise a question many believers have wondered about: Where was Jesus...
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The Two Thieves on the Cross: Two Responses, One Savior
The account of the two thieves on the cross is one of the clearest pictures in Scripture of how identical circumstances can produce opposite responses to Jesus. Side-by-side, they saw the same Savior, heard the same words, endured the same suffering, and faced the same urgency—yet one hardened…
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The Thief on the Cross: Saving Faith and Repentance
The mockery at the cross reveals both human cruelty and Christ's saving purpose. In Luke 23:35–41, Jesus refuses the demand to save Himself, while two criminals respond differently to Him. This message considers saving faith and the kindness of God that leads sinners to repentance. Read the full...
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Father, Forgive Them: Jesus’ Compassion at the Cross
Jesus’ compassion is never more stunning than when He is suffering. In Luke 23:27–34, on the way to the cross, Jesus speaks words we could never manufacture in our flesh: “Father, forgive them.” While the crowd mocked, while soldiers carried out their cruelty, while His strength was failing, our...
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Simon of Cyrene: Carrying the Cross Behind Jesus
Simon of Cyrene was compelled to carry Jesus' cross in Luke 23:26. His place in the crucifixion account introduces the call to follow Christ and bear the cross. Consider what discipleship means when following Jesus brings costly and unexpected responsibilities. Read the full teaching:...
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Crowds vs. Disciples: What It Really Means to Take Up Your Cross (Luke 9:23; 14:27; 23:26–27)
Crowds vs disciples is one of the most important contrasts in the Gospels. Jesus drew people everywhere He went, and you can hardly read a chapter without seeing a “great crowd” or a “multitude” gathering around Him. Crowds look impressive. They can feel like spiritual momentum. But Scripture...
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The Wrong Shepherd: Choosing Barabbas Over Jesus (Zechariah 11 & Luke 23)
Why did the crowd choose Barabbas over Jesus? This message connects Zechariah 11 with the rejection of Christ in Luke 23, examining the tragedy of choosing the wrong shepherd and what that choice reveals about the human heart. Read the full teaching:...
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Jesus the Passover Lamb: Examined and Declared Innocent
The Passover lamb in Exodus 12 points forward to Jesus Christ. This message connects the lamb's selection, examination, and sacrifice with Holy Week, explaining why Jesus is the true and greater Passover Lamb and why His sacrifice must be personally received. Read the full teaching:...
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The Humility of Christ: God’s Son Became a Servant
Philippians 2:3–7 reveals the humility of Christ, the King who took the form of a servant. Consider how His birth and earthly life display humility, why laying aside visible glory did not diminish His kingship, and how His example shapes our service and worship. Read the full teaching:...
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When Herod Met Jesus: Curiosity Without Commitment (Luke 23:6–12)
When Herod met Jesus in Luke 23:6–12, he showed curiosity without repentance or commitment. Herod wanted to see Jesus perform a sign, but he did not come to submit to Him as Lord. His response warns us that fascination with Jesus is not the same as faith in Jesus. Read the full teaching:...
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Jesus Before Pilate: The Innocent Savior on Trial
In Luke 23:1–5, the religious leaders bring false accusations against Jesus before Pilate. This message examines Christ's composure under injustice, the innocence of the One who suffered for the guilty, and the response His trial calls for in us. Read the full teaching:...
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Jesus on Trial Before the Religious Council (Luke 22)
When Jesus was on trial before the religious leaders as the innocent Son of God, they rejected, abused, and condemned Him. Luke highlights both the depth of human depravity and the innocence of Christ, the One who endured injustice to bring sinners to God. Read the full teaching:...
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Shimei’s False Repentance: How Bitterness Destroys a Heart (2 Samuel 16–19)
Shimei is one of the most overlooked—but most instructive—figures in the Old Testament. His story appears briefly in 2 Samuel 16–19, and Shimei's false repentance reveals one of Scripture’s most sobering truths: confession is not the same as repentance. Read the full teaching:...
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The Madness of Sin and the Wisdom of Walking with God (1 Samuel 22–26)
King Saul's jealousy of David grew into paranoia, self-pity, and destructive decisions. Comparing Saul and David in 1 Samuel 22–26, this message examines the consequences of unrepentant sin and the wisdom of walking closely with God. Read the full teaching:...
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When the Body Fails but the Soul Grows Strong: An Eternal Perspective on Suffering (2 Corinthians 4:16-18)
There’s something uniquely difficult about physical suffering. Pain, weakness, and aging can leave us discouraged. Satan understood this well. After taking everything from Job—his possessions and children—he still believed he hadn’t touched the area that mattered most. “Stretch out your hand and...
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
Scott LaPierre (https://www.scottlapierre.org/) is a pastor, author, and Christian speaker on marriage. This podcast includes his conference messages, guest preaching, and expository sermons at Woodland Christian Church. Each of Scott’s messages is the result of hours of studying the Bible. Scott and his wife, Katie, grew up together in northern California, and God has blessed them with nine children. View all of Pastor Scott’s books on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Scott-LaPierre/e/B01JT920EQ. Receive a FREE copy of Scott’s book, “Seven Biblical Insights for Healthy, Joyful, Christ-Centered Marriages.” For Scott LaPierre’s conference and speaking information, including testimonies, and endorsements, please visit: https://www.scottlapierre.org/christian-speaker/. Feel free to contact Scott at: https://www.scottlapierre.org/contact/.
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