Sermons by Scott Gourley (Page 18)
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.
Matthew 27:24-26: The Justification of Our Sins
As we move closer to the crucifixion, we come to the point where Pilot tries to wash his hands of Jesus’ blood, thus condemning an innocent man to die. In this week’s message, Pastor Scott Gourley shares how we often do the same and how we need Jesus’ atonement to cleanse us from our sin. Matthew 27:24-26
Matthew 27:15-23: The Great Exchange
When Pilot sees that the religious leaders do not have a case against Jesus, he comes up with a plan to release Him. The crowds, however, demand that Barabbas, a man guilty of what the leaders were claiming Jesus had done, be released instead. In this week’s message, Pastor Scott Gourley shows how this mirrors the exchange of Jesus taking our sins so that we may be free. Matthew 27:15-23
Matthew 27:1-2, 11-14: The Silent King
Jesus generally did not hesitate to answer the questions others asked Him. The exception was when He was brought before Pilate for trial. In this week’s message, Pastor Scott Gourley explains just what we can learn from Christ’s choice to remain silent. Matthew 27:1-2, 11-14
Colossians 3:16-17: The Indwelling Word
We are supposed to have the Word of God dwell within us as Christians. In reality, we often dwell on other things instead, trying to just cling to the positives of the Gospel without first acknowledging the negative. In this week’s message, Pastor Scott Gourley explains how we are to put the views of the world aside and dwell instead on the Word of Christ. Colossians 3:16-17
Colossians 3:1-15: The Peace of Christ
As Christians, we are supposed to let the peace of Christ rule in our hearts, yet often we find out hearts are anything but peaceful. In this week’s message, Pastor Scott Gourley explains how this lack of peace often comes from a lack of confession. Colossians 3:1-15
Matthew 27:1-10: Thirty Pieces of Silver
Judas, realizing too late the true weight of what he had done by betraying Jesus, tries to return the money they paid him to the Priests. When they refuse, his guilt drives him to take his own life. In this week’s sermon, Pastor Scott Gourley explains what we can learn from this in light of our knowledge of Chirst’s Resurrection and forgiveness. Matthew 27:1-10
Matthew 26:69-75: Peter’s Trial
Peter swore he would never deny Jesus. Yet just a few hours later, he was cursing Jesus and denying him to the crowd of people gathered for Jesus’ trials. In this week’s message, Pastor Scott Gourley shows what we can learn from this and how Christ’s sacrifice saves us from all our sin. Matthew 26:69-75
Matthew 26:57-68: A Mock Trial
After Jesus’ arrest, He is taken to a series of “trials” to justify what those in power were going to do to Him. In this week’s message, Pastor Scott Gourley explains how this injustice was used to bring righteousness to us, and how we are often fall into the same traps as those looking to accuse Jesus. Matthew 26:57-68
Matthew 26: 36-46: Not As I Will But As You Will
As Jesus approached the cross, He knew the suffering he would face. His concern over this drove Him to take the disciples with Him to Gesthemane, where He prayed for God to provide another way, but if no other way could be found, that not His will but God’s be done. In this week’s message, Pastor Scott Gourley explains what we can learn from Jesus’ willingness to surrender Hiss will to the Father. Matthew 26: 36-46
Matthew 26:30-35: Scattered And Yet Gathered
Peter was one of the first disciples to follow Jesus. He walked with the Lord through all the ministry and miracles, and he was even the first to acknowledge Jesus was the Christ. Yet as the disciples left the Lord’s Supper, Jesus predicts that Peter will deny Him. In this week’s message, Pastor Scott Gourley shares what we can learn from Jesus’ prediction of Peter’s denial. Matthew 26:30-35