a.k.a. - Why do you go to church? I suppose there are a myriad of reasons why people assemble with the people of God. Some attend because their family expects them to be there. Some because friends expect them there. Some attend out of guilt or shame. Some attend because they want to be with … Continue reading Why Do You Assemble with the Church?
Author: Scott McCown
One More Night
In our evening Bible reading at home last night we read this exchange between Pharaoh and Moses, "Then Pharaoh called Moses and Aaron and said, "Plead with the LORD to take away the frogs from me and from my people, and I will let the people go to sacrifice to the LORD." Moses said to … Continue reading One More Night
Two Doors Down
I left the radio off while I drove to my study this morning. This gave me a few moments of quiet to reflect. But wouldn't you know it, an old song that I do not even like was running through my head. "Two doors down they're laughing and singing and having a party . . … Continue reading Two Doors Down
Joseph’s detractors
Not Just About Joseph from the Chronological Series – 2011 - Scott McCown Intro: Not your typical lesson on the life of Joseph. Took time to look at the characters around Joseph. The Danger of Jealousy Gen 37:4, 18-24, 28 Is there Jealousy among Christians? – Not always about things. – Put the efforts of others … Continue reading Joseph’s detractors
Lord, Help Me
Lord, Help Me © Scott McCown - January 25, 2011. Lord, help me to forgive, the wrongs that hurt me today. Lord, help me to live, to work, to walk in Your Way. Lord, help me not forget, that Your mercy forgives me. Lord, help me abet others learn how to be free. Lord, … Continue reading Lord, Help Me
But not for Grace!
A man awoke one morning after having a dream that disturbed him. When his wife asked what he dreamed, he related it: "I dreamed that I died but could not pass through the Pearly Gates because Peter said I had to have 1,000 points to my credit. He asked me to relate my record of … Continue reading But not for Grace!
Life is a Series of Choices.
This is the outline from Sunday's sermon from our Chronological reading this year. Our reading text covered Genesis 12 -31. I found myself amazed at the impact the choices the characters had on their lives. Enjoy: -Scott Abram Chose to Follow God. Gen 15:6, “And he believed the LORD, and he counted it to him … Continue reading Life is a Series of Choices.
Twelve Things About Me You May Not Know
If you’re going to read my blog, you need to know a little about the person who writes it. The following is a questionnaire that Trey Morgan completed about himself on his blog. I thought sharing this was a great idea – except this is about me – not him. - Scott 1. My Favorite … Continue reading Twelve Things About Me You May Not Know
A Personal Invitation
I think I am similar to everyone else in our community in that I like to be invited to something special, weddings, birthdays, graduations, and celebrations of a variety of events. I think you probably like invitations as well. Consider this your invitation. Specifically, this is your invitation to our Gospel Meeting February 4-6, 2011. … Continue reading A Personal Invitation
An Example of What?!
Pliny the Younger (A. D. 100) claimed, “Example, the surest method of instruction.” Pope John XXIII observed in 1940, “Words move, but examples draw” Daniel Boorstin stated, “Human models are more vivid and more persuasive than explicit moral commands.” As Christians these statements remind us the importance of being an example to others (1 Tim … Continue reading An Example of What?!
Driving Thought 