Scott J Shifferd Podcasts

This sermon pulls insights from Galatians 5:16-17 to see how the Holy Spirit directs Christians in the right desires.

This message draws from Acts 17 to consider Paul's points of evangelism toward polytheists in Athens, Greece.

This message pulls from Matthew 7:1-6 to see what Jesus teaches about judging others. In Matthew 7, Jesus taught not to judge by one's own standard. Furthermore, Jesus revealed how and when to judge and by what standard.

What are your priorities? Listen to what Jesus preaches in Matthew 6. This message draws from Matthew 6:19-34 to set our focus on God over wealth and anxiety.

God blesses those who do good with the right motives. This message draws from Matthew 6:1-4 where Jesus teaches against hypocrisy of religion.

Every good and perfect gift is from the Father above (James 1:17). This message draws from the great prophecy of Isaiah 9:1-7 that is fulfilled in Jesus Christ.

Do you see the blessings of Christ in your life? This message reflects upon the days of refreshing that have come by Christ as presented in Acts 3:17-26.

Give close attention to the message of salvation. This expository sermon draws from Hebrews 2:14-18 to give close attention to what Christ accomplished by coming in flesh and blood.

"Why did my Savior come to earth, and to the humble go?" This message draws from the words of Christ in Matthew 9:9-13 to see the purpose of Christ's coming, reveal His identity as the Son of God, and call sinners to repentance.

Why would Jesus teach His followers to love their enemies and not to resist evil? Are Christians to be pushovers? This message draws from Matthew 5:38-48 to see the wisdom of God and the completeness of God's love.

This sermon draws from a number of scriptures encouraging Christians with the benefits of giving thanks to God in all circumstances.

Blessed are the honest who recognize the power of God. This sermon gives an exposition of Jesus's instruction not to swear oaths from Matthew 5:33-37. Only God can swear oaths.

Would men divorce their wives if they did not covet other women? Jesus preached that looking with lust produces adultery in the heart. This expository sermon draws insights from Matthew 5:27-30 of Christ's great sermon on the mount.

This expository sermon draws from Jesus's teaching in Matthew 5:21-26 so that we counter the murderous heart that acts in wrath and insults to others. This sermon includes Matthew 5:38-45.

This message draws from 1 Corinthians 15 and more to understand how to share the gospel with others.

Christ declared that He fulfilled the Law and the Prophets. This message draws from Matthew 5:17-20 to understand the implications of Jesus's teaching.

Christ told His followers that they were salt and light. This expository sermon draws out the meaning of Matthew 5:13-16 to realize the significance of Christ's words.

This message is an expository sermon of the Beatitudes from Christ's Sermon on the Mount. This preaching draws from Matthew 5:1-12 to see questions answered by Christ, the fulfillment of prophecies via the Beatitudes, and the reality of the good news of Christ's kingdom.

This sermon draws from the Great Commission in Matthew 28:18-20 to focus the church on Christ's mission for the church. This is one of the most hated scriptures in the Bible by many believers who have not put Christ as the first and greatest priority in their lives.

Are you led by the Spirit? Is the fruit of the Spirit present in your life? This expository sermon draws from Galatians 5:13-18 to help Christians focus on fulfilling the law of Christ.

Does the world want Christians to ashamed of the message of Christ? This lesson draws from Romans 1:14-17 to stand for the power of God to salvation.

The crowds were seeking a sign that He was the Christ while ignoring all the miracles that He had done before all. Jesus of Nazareth gave them only the sign of the Son of Man. This message draws from Luke 11:29-32 to show that this generation needs to see the sign of Christ again.

Do you shame and degrade yourself? Are you highly critical of yourself? This message draws from Psalm 139 that reveals the immense value that humanity has to God and how knowing God allows the believer to recognize one's self worth and the value of all people.

Is there a fascist war against Christians today? How should Christians respond corporatism? This message draws from Revelation 12 to recognize the corruption of government authorities to deceive the world.

What bothers you? Are you anxious? The Scriptures instructs the faithful not to be anxious and the Bible gives us the promise of God so not to worry. This lesson draws from Philippians 4:4-7 to understand the promise of the peace of God.

This message draws from Revelation 6-11, especially Revelation 11, to see a pattern revealing periods tribulation followed by God's just wrath.

This message draws from the letter to the Galatians to understand life changing faith and trusting in God's promises of the Holy Spirit.

This message draws from Revelation 1 as an essential key to understanding the symbolism of God's Revelation to John. This will be a series of messages to encourage readers to unlock the historical meaning and endurance of all that is before the faithful.

This message looks at the need for Christians to raise children in the faith and make disciples of the next generation drawing from the words of Christ in Luke 18:15-17.

Jesus was born to be king and He came to testify to the truth. This message draws from John 18:33-38 to see how Jesus spoke the truth to Pontius Pilate.

God's promises affect great change within believers. Those who trust is God's Word come to Him and seek out His grace. This lesson draws from 2 Peter 1:1-4 to see the powerful effect of God's promises upon believers.

This message draws from Jesus's great prayer of blessing upon His disciples in John 17 to see how Christians glorify Christ.

What will happen to good and generous people who do not know Jesus as the Son of God? The message draws the answer from the words of Jesus in John 3:16-21.

Jesus gives good reasons to believe that He is the Christ. Can you? This message draws from John 5:30-47 and other passages from John to see how Jesus revealed Himself as the Christ.

Christians are called to extraordinary acts of faith. God calls believers to offer themselves as living sacrifices. This message draws from Romans 12:1-2 to perceive the blessings of such an offering.

Why has God established a new covenant that is His contract with His people? This message draws from the biblical book to the Hebrews to understand the greatness of God's promises in Christ for the faithful to live in the new way.

God is the not the God of confusion. God has set an order for the meeting of saints. This message draws from 1 Corinthians 14:26-33 to see God's commands for the Assembly of Christians.

Why do we disobey God? What are we lacking? This message observes truths from Hebrews 3:7-11 where the author draws from Psalm 95:7-11.

"Why go to church if I don't get anything from it?" This message explores what is missing from church and more. This lesson draws from Hebrews 10:19-25 for the importance of Christians assembling together.

How does the knowledge of Christ keep believers from the deception of plausible arguments? This message draws from Colossians 2:1-10 to understand Christ as the basis of reality and truth.

What would happen to house that was built without a foundation (6:46-49)? This message draws from Ephesians 2:19-22 to see the foundation of God's house and the position that every Christian has in God's temple.

What did Jesus mean by requiring that believers take the cross follow Him? This messages draws from Mark 8:34-38 to understand the sacrifice of the Christian life for blessings beyond the cost.

Why is every spiritual blessing in Christ? This message draws from Ephesians 1 to recognize God's plan and realize God's guarantee of the blessings of God.

Have you ever been in the percense of someone else's argument? Have you ever read the comments on social media? This message draws from the apostle Paul's words to Timothy in 2 Timothy 2:14-18.

This message draws from God's purpose that determines His compassion and mercy. However, God also hardens the hearts of those who harden their own hearts against Him. Does this hardening remove free will from humanity? Can God still find fault? Would God create people whom He knows would disobey Him? This message draws from Romans 9:6-18 to answer …

Knowledge begins with the fear of the LORD, and the family begins with God-fearing fathers and mothers. This message draws from Proverbs 1:7-9 to recognize and honor God's design for the home.

This message draws from the first sin of Eve and Adam and its consequence upon all humanity.

Most people want to be recognized as good by a moral standard rather than be made good by a belief that trusts in God's promises. God saves by faith and not by any law, because no one can be made just by a law especially when people cannot keep their own laws. This message draws from key passages in Romans chapters 1-4 to get an overview and introd…

Believers in Christ change and become a new creation. This message presents how one's aim and focus on life change to follow Christ. This message pulls from the words of an apostle of Jesus Christ about becoming a new person from Colossians 3:1-11.

Changing the gospel affects church unity and freedom from sin. This message explores these important points from apostle's message to the churches of Galatia starting with Galatians 1:6-12.