OK, where does God’s “Law” fit into the picture? In Mark’s Gospel Jesus addresses this question quite early. In today’s sermon Pastor Scott outlined three aspects of Jesus’ approach to addressing the religious leaders of the day on their perspective and use of ‘the law’. First Jesus gives a warning; then an example from the […]
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Is Seeing, Believing?- Mark 1:35-2:17
As Pastor Scott said in his introduction to Mark’s Gospel: Mark is a Gospel of action. Mark does not tend to linger over events, but keeps on moving. This week is no exception. At the end of Chapter 1 and moving into Chapter 2 Mark reinforces the key elements of why Jesus came and on […]
An Authoritative Ministry- Mark 1:14-34
The subject of today’s sermon by pastor Scott was how authoritative Jesus’ ministry was presented by Mark. Last week we heard how Mark validated Jesus ministry; this week we see the levels of authority that accompanied his ministry as well. SB_20160110_Shaw
Church History: Intro and Lesson 1
This is the first in a series on the topic Overview of Church History. Twelve or so key events, places or people what have been most influential in the history of the Church after the New Testament.
A Validated Ministry- Mark 1:1-14
Happy New Year! Not only a new year, but Pastor Scott is beginning a new series on the Gospel according to St Mark. Mark is a concise writer. He focuses on key people, key events, key days, and in most cases doesn’t take time for the details. In these open few paragraphs St Mark gets […]
To God Alone be the Glory – 5 Solas
In the last of five lessons, Scott Shaw teaches through the last of the Five Solas: To God Alone be the Glory! And just what is Glory? A great question if you really want to understand this 5th of the Reformation “Five Solas”. SB_5SolasGrace_Shaw
Consolation at Last- Luke 2:21-40 (Shaw)
Consolation is a word not used that frequently these days. And the “Consolation of Israel” – what kind of concept is that? Well, Pastor Scott helped us see the significance of these words from Simeon, the devout follower of Jehovah in Luke’s Gospel. SB_20151227_Shaw