Pulpit Devotions with Pastor Scott

“You Are Not Alone”In John 14:18–26, Jesus gives His disciples a promise they desperately needed—a promise we desperately need today:“I will not leave you as orphans.”In this episode of Pulpit Devotions, Pastor Scott Rambo walks through this powerful text and explains how Jesus comforts fearful hearts with the assurance of:His living presenceHis manifestation to obedient believersAnd the coming of the Helper, the Holy SpiritThis passage shows us the deep, relational love of the Triune God:The Father loves us,the Son reveals Himself to us,and the Spirit dwells within us.📖 Main Text: John 14:18–26 (NASB95)🔥 Key Theme: Jesus does not abandon His people—He indwells them through the Spirit.🎙️ Series: Faith for Troubled Hearts — The Upper Room Teachings of ChristIf today’s episode strengthens your faith, share it with a friend and subscribe for more Christ-centered, Scripture-driven devotions from the Gospel of John.

“Greater Works Through the Spirit” — John 14:12–17In this episode of Pulpit Devotions, Pastor Scott Rambo walks through John 14:12–17 to explain:What Jesus really meant by “greater works”Why these works are greater in scope, not powerHow prayer in Jesus’ name advances the mission of GodWhy love for Christ produces obedient livesAnd how the Holy Spirit — the Helper, the Spirit of truth — empowers believers to live out the Christian lifeThis short devotional will strengthen your faith, clarify your understanding of the Holy Spirit’s work, and encourage your walk with Christ.📖 Text: John 14:12–17 (NASB95)🔥 Theme: The Spirit enables believers to carry out the mission of ChristIf this episode encourages you, share it and help spread the Word. And subscribe for more Christ-centered, Scripture-driven devotions from the Gospel of John.

When Philip said, “Lord, show us the Father, and it is enough for us,” Jesus answered with one of the most profound truths in Scripture — “He who has seen Me has seen the Father.”In this episode of Pulpit Devotions, Pastor Scott Rambo takes us through John 14:7–11 to show how Jesus reveals the very heart of God.To know Christ is to know the Father. To see Christ is to see divine love made visible.

Pastor Scott recaps John 14:1-6 in this devotion. The upper room is shaping up to be the most important and most fearful night of the disciples lives. Jesus' answer is not to scold them for their lake of faith, but to love them in truth.

In this episode of Pulpit Devotions, Pastor Scott Rambo takes us to the upper room — the place where Jesus loved His disciples to the very end. From Judas’ betrayal to Peter’s denial, we see a Savior whose love never falters and whose grace restores.Come rest in the truth that even when our faith fails, His love doesn’t.Main Passage: John 13:21–38Key Verse: John 13:35 — “By this all men will know that you are My disciples, if you have love for one another.”#PulpitDevotions #John13 #LoveOneAnother #DevotionalPodcast #JesusIsLord #FaithAndGrace #ChristianEncouragement #GospelHope

“The Servant King” (John 13:1–20)In this episode of Pulpit Devotions, Pastor Scott Rambo walks us through one of the most humbling moments in Scripture — when Jesus, the King of glory, kneels to wash the feet of His disciples.In John 13:1–20, we see the Servant King revealing the heart of God through a towel and a basin. It’s a moment that captures both His cleansing grace and His call for us to do likewise.This episode explores:The humility of Christ — the God who stoops to serve.The cleansing only Christ can give.The call to serve others with the same love we’ve received.If you’ve ever wondered how holiness and humility meet, or how grace empowers service, this passage shows us the answer. Jesus didn’t lose His glory when He stooped low — He revealed it.Tune in and be reminded that the love that saves us is the same love that sends us.

John 12 ends with a simple, yet powerful call. Jesus end His public ministry by calling out the unbeliever and extending mercy to the ones who seek truth and righteousness.

“The Glory of the Cross” (John 12:27–36)When Jesus stood in the shadow of the cross, His soul was troubled — yet His heart was steadfast. In John 12:27–36, we see the moment when divine purpose and human suffering meet. The cross was not defeat but victory; not shame but glory.In this episode, Pastor Scott Rambo walks us through Jesus’ final public words before Calvary — where heaven speaks, Satan falls, and the Light of the world calls us to believe before the darkness closes in.🔹 Scripture: John 12:27–36 (NASB 95)🔹 Theme: The Cross — God’s Glory Revealed in Suffering🔹 From: Abundant Grace Church | Pulpit Devotions“Father, glorify Your name.”

The Mission of Discipleship: Making Christ KnownDiscipleship is never meant to stop with us. The call to follow Jesus is always a call to lead others to Him. In this final episode of our discipleship series, Pastor Scott Rambo unpacks the Great Commission (Matthew 28:18–20) and Acts 1:8, showing that Jesus has all authority, has given His church one assignment—to make disciples of all nations—and has promised His presence and Spirit to empower the mission.With stories like the Moravians’ radical cry, “May the Lamb that was slain receive the reward of His suffering,” this episode challenges us to live not for our own kingdom but for Christ’s. Discipleship is not optional. It multiplies disciples until the whole earth knows the glory of the risen King.

In the devotion, Pastor Scott unfolds what it means to be a faithful steward of the manifold gift's God gives us to manage.

In this episode, Pastor Scott continues lookin at true Biblical discipleship. We are taking our main text from John 12:25-26 and walking throughout Scripture to see what it says a true disciple of Jesus is marked by.

We continue in the Gospel of John as we camp out in chapter 12:26. We will take the next few week to look at what the Bible says about being a true disciple of Jesus.

In the final episode of the Five Solas series, Pastor Scott Rambo unpacks Soli Deo Gloria—that every aspect of salvation and life exists for God’s glory alone. Rooted in Romans 11:36, 1 Corinthians 10:31, and Ephesians 1:3–14, this episode shows how God’s glory is the ultimate goal of creation, redemption, and the Christian life. Pastor Scott explains how the Reformers used this truth to strip away man-centered religion and return the focus to the majesty of God. You’ll be challenged to live every moment under the banner of His glory, knowing that from Him and through Him and to Him are all things.

In this message from Pulpit Devotions, Pastor Scott Rambo unpacks John 12:20–26, where Jesus explains that like a grain of wheat, He must fall into the ground and die in order to bear much fruit. And He calls us to follow the same path: dying to ourselves in order to live for Him.

Pastor Scott Rambo turns to Solus Christus, the Reformation’s confession that salvation is found in Christ alone—our only mediator, redeemer, and Lord. From John 14:6 to Acts 4:12 and Hebrews 7:25, Scripture testifies that Jesus is the exclusive way to the Father. Pastor Scott contrasts this with the medieval system of priests, saints, and sacraments, showing how the Reformers recovered the truth that Christ’s once-for-all sacrifice is sufficient for every sinner who believes. With insights from historical voices and a pastoral call to fix our eyes on Jesus, this episode will strengthen your confidence in the One who is the way, the truth, and the life.

In this Devotion, Pastor Scott unpacks the Triumphal Entry, revealing the contrast between the crowd’s expectations and the King’s true purpose. We’ll see how Scripture was being fulfilled in real time, how the disciples only understood later, and how the Gospel provoked both joyful witness and hardened opposition.

In this third installment of the Five Solas series, Pastor Scott Rambo unpacks the glorious truth of Sola Gratia—that salvation is entirely the work of God’s grace, from eternity past to eternity future. Drawing from passages like Ephesians 2, Romans 9, and 2 Timothy 1:9, and leaning on the voices of Augustine, Calvin, Luther, and Spurgeon, Pastor Scott shows that grace is not just undeserved favor—it’s God’s active rescue of the spiritually dead.You’ll discover how the Reformers fought for this truth against a works-plus-grace system, why grace alone humbles the believer, how it gives unshakable assurance, and why it fuels holiness and evangelism. This episode will remind you that you bring nothing to your salvation but the sin that made it necessary—and that the God who began His work of grace in you will surely bring it to completion.

In John 12:1–11, we find an unforgettable scene in Bethany—Mary pouring out a year’s wages worth of perfume on Jesus’ feet, filling the house with the fragrance of worship. But not everyone saw it as beautiful. Judas called it a waste.In this episode of Pulpit Devotions, Pastor Scott Rambo explores the contrast between Mary’s wholehearted devotion and Judas’ selfish pretense, reminding us that worship always costs something, and that Christ is worth it all. We’ll see how Jesus defends true worship, how the Gospel divides even as it draws people to faith, and how God’s sovereign plan is never at risk.Whether you’ve been holding back or you’re ready to give your all, this passage calls us to decide: Will our lives be poured out for Christ—or sold short for something less?

In this pivotal episode of Pulpit Devotions, Pastor Scott Rambo explores the doctrine at the very heart of the Reformation—Sola Fide, or Faith Alone. What does it mean to be justified apart from works? How can a sinner be made right with a holy God? Through rich exposition of Romans, Galatians, and Philippians, and with insights from church history, this episode shows that salvation is not earned—it is received by faith in Jesus Christ alone. Discover why this truth not only humbles us, but also assures us, fuels worship, and shapes our witness in the world today.

As the religious leaders plot the death of Jesus, thinking they are preserving their power and protecting their nation, they unknowingly fulfill the sovereign plan of God. In this episode, Pastor Scott Rambo walks through John 11:47–57 and shows how even the high priest—who wanted Jesus dead—prophesied under divine influence. This passage reveals that the cross was not a tragedy, but a tapestry woven by the hand of God. Discover how the schemes of man are always subject to the purposes of heaven, and why the Lamb of God came to die during Passover—not by chance, but by decree.

In this episode, Pastor Scott Rambo unpacks the foundational doctrine of Sola Scriptura—the conviction that the Bible alone is our final authority in all matters of faith and practice.Far from being a dusty relic of the Reformation, Sola Scriptura remains vital in an age that often prioritizes emotion, tradition, or personal experience over the Word of God. Discover why a Spirit-filled Church must also be a Scripture-submitted Church, and how the sufficiency of the Bible anchors us in truth, fuels spiritual growth, and guards against error.

John 11:28-46 offers one of the most moving portraits of Christ in all of Scripture, where divine power meets deep compassion. Before Jesus raises Lazarus, He weeps. Before He calls him out, He groans with holy grief. In this episode, we explore how Jesus meets us in our sorrow and leads us into resurrection life. If you've ever wondered whether God sees your pain or has power over your situation, this devotion is for you.

The Five Solas of the Reformation aren't dusty relics from the 16th century. They are living, Biblical truths that anchor the gospel and shape our lives today. In this opening episode, Pastor Scott Rambo unpacks the historical context, Biblical foundation, and ongoing relevance to the Five Solas. Discover why these truths are worth fighting for, living by, and rejoicing in.

When Jesus met Martha at her brother's tomb, He didn't just offer comfort - He revealed a mystery: "I AM the resurrection and the life." In the episode, we explore how Christ turns sorrow into revelation and death into hope. The question remains: "Do you believe this?"

When life feels delayed and prayers go unanswered, can we still believe God is working? In this episode, Pastor Scott explores John 11 and the story of Lazarus to remind us that God's delays are never wasted-they're always purposeful. Learn how to walk in faith, wait in hope, and trust that His timing is always right on time.

Everything around us is changing - morality, truth, even identity. But the gospel hasn't changed. In this episode, Pastor Scott explores Jude 1-3 to show why the faith once delivered still transforms lives today. The old ways still work - because they lead us to Jesus Christ.

Welcome to my podcast, I'm Pastor Scott Rambo. These devotions are meant to both encourage and challenge Christians in their faith. To help us all life life according to Scripture and to the glory of God!