Sermons by Scott Gourley (Page 13)
Scott earned his Doctor of Ministry from Gateway Seminary in 2019, his Master of Divinity from Gateway Seminary in 2011, and his Bachelor of Arts in Creative Arts in Worship from Grand Canyon University in 1998. Scott taught English for 10 years at Washington High School and two years at Landmark Middle School. During this time, he was also the lead singer for a Christian ministry band (Poetshaker) and served the local church as a youth minister, music minister, and small group leader. In 2007, Scott planted The Way Fellowship Church. He currently teaches Christian Character Formation at Grand Canyon University and leads the Regional Pillar Network in Arizona. Scott has been married to his beautiful wife, Christy, for 19 years. They have three boys—Geoffrey, Jonathan, and Jacob—and a princess, named Mia.
Revelation 3:1-6: Wake Up!
This week, we take a look at Jesus’ letter to the Church in Sardis. Like the historical city, it too had fallen asleep on watch and were in grave danger. Only it wasn’t an invading army that was coming against them. It was the Lord Jesus, calling for repentance. Repentance is not just a call to the nonbeliever but the believer as well. Church, may we continue to repent and put on Christ’s identity.
Revelation 2:18-29: You Tolerate Jezebel
In this message, the Lord Jesus criticizes the church in Thyatira for tolerating “that woman Jezebel.” It appears many within the church had been seduced into believing and practicing this woman’s teachings. The Lord Jesus pronounces judgment upon her and all who follower her. Those, who have remained faithful, He calls to hold fast and promises two special blessings.
Revelation 2:12-17: Hold Fast
As we read the letter addressed to the church at Pergamum, we see that Jesus praises them for holding fast to the faith in the midst of great persecution but chastises them for starting to taking on the idols of the city itself. In this weeks message, Pastor Scott Gourley explains just how this letter relates to us as Christians today, especially in the midst of the COVID-19 Pandemic.
Revelation 2:8-11: You Will Have Tribulation
This week, Pastor Scott continues in the Book of Revelation with Jesus’ letter to the church in Smyrna. The church in Smyrna was only one of two churches that did not receive a rebuke from the Lord Jesus. But nonetheless, the Lord’s words are still heavy for all to hear: Faith in the Lord Jesus does not protect us against persecution; instead, in many ways, it only guarantees it.
Revelation 2:1-7: First Love
This week, we begin a new section of Revelation—Jesus’ letters to the seven churches. In this first letter, the church in Ephesus is commended for their works, particularly their faithfulness to doctrine in the face of persecution. However, they have “abandoned their first love”—their love for the Lord Jesus. In this week’s message, Christ continues to call His church to repentance. May we love the Lord Jesus and turn back to Him.
Revelation 1:9-20: The King of Glory
In today’s message, we are introduced to the four main themes of Revelation. 1) We will experience persecution, but 2)Jesus wins, and so 3) we must be ready in Christ, and 4) we must persevere in Christ. And how can we do that? By continuing to behold Jesus’ supreme glory.
Revelation 1:1-8: The Revelation of Jesus
In these times of uncertainty and anxiety, the revelation of Jesus Christ brings comfort to His children. He “who is and was and is to come” is the King who reigns over all things. We need not fear what surrounds us now or what will meet us tomorrow. The Lord has won! He is our Victor! Let us prepare our hearts for His return; let us persevere in times of trial and suffering.
John 5:30-47: Who Will You Believe?
Jesus continues to address the Pharisees about their lack of faith. They put their faith in their own righteousness—their own ability to follow the Law—but ironically, they failed to see how the Law pointed to Jesus, the only one who could fulfill all the Law. Their faith was misguided. How are you and I similar?
John 5:19-29: Authority over Life and Death
Today’s message flows out of last week’s. There, Jesus healed a man, who had been lame for 38 years, but he did not believe. Here, Jesus proclaims He will do even greater works than this, works of life and death. As we “shelter in place,” Jesus’ words of life—his declaration of authority over death itself should bring us great encouragement. He holds death and life in His hands, and we can trust Him.
John 5:1-18: From Lameness to Even Greater Lameness
In this week’s message, Pastor Scott teaches on a lame man, who Jesus healed in spite of his lack of faith. The one healed did not “see” the sign in his own healing, but you and I can. Jesus came, not to heal men, women, and children physically but, to make them spiritually whole.