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Giving: Spiritual Warfare of a Different Kind

Understand the Bible? Pastor Melissa Scott, Ph.D.

Release Date: 07/29/2024

Sacrifice of Self and the Grace of Giving

Understand the Bible? Pastor Melissa Scott, Ph.D.

Until the self is conquered, nothing can be done for the Kingdom of God. The proof of our love is in the way we give money, time, heart, and self. There is no excuse to not give: God bestowed grace on the Macedonian Christians who gave out of their deep poverty, and Christ memorialized the poor widow who gave of her substance into the treasury. These did not suffer the worst poverty of spiritual bankruptcy. Once the self is presented a living sacrifice to God, He is able to supply all we need and provide abounding grace. VF-2135 2Corinthians 8-9 Watch, Listen and Learn...

The Peace of God and Peace with God

Understand the Bible? Pastor Melissa Scott, Ph.D.

We face difficult and uncertain times, but we can have the peace of God and peace with God. This peace comes from God; it is given to us. Christ died for the ungodly; He cleanses us, forgives us, and justifies us. If we understand that, we can be calm in the worst of storms. VF-2383 Romans 5:1, Philippians 4:7 Watch, Listen and Learn 24x7 at Pastor Melissa Scott teaches from Faith Center in Glendale. Call 1-800-338-3030 24x7 to leave a message for Pastor Scott. You may make reservations to attend a live service, leave a prayer request or make a commitment. Pastor Scott...

Let No One Dogmatize You

Understand the Bible? Pastor Melissa Scott, Ph.D.

Since we are buried, dead and resurrected with Christ and set free from the law by Him, why would we stand by and let ourselves get dogmatized and be put under regulations by man? There is a long list of traditions that man has added on to the church, but they are not the word of God. Having a relationship with God is not keeping regulations but trusting Him and talking to Him. VF-2295 Colossians 2:20-21 Watch, Listen and Learn 24x7 at Pastor Melissa Scott teaches from Faith Center in Glendale. Call 1-800-338-3030 24x7 to leave a message for Pastor Scott. You may make reservations to attend...

Let No One Rob You of Your Reward

Understand the Bible? Pastor Melissa Scott, Ph.D.

What happened at the church in Colossae is still happening in the church today: adding onto the simplicity of the gospel. All of these add-ons seem to be super spiritual, like the worshiping of angels and marvelous visions, but in reality they’re fake, and all they do is distract. Let no one rob you of your reward which comes by simple faith in Jesus Christ, cultivating a personal relationship with Him in the here and now. VF-2294 Colossians 2:18-19 Watch, Listen and Learn 24x7 at Pastor Melissa Scott teaches from Faith Center in Glendale. Call 1-800-338-3030 24x7 to leave a message for...

Sabbathing: From Creation to Christianity

Understand the Bible? Pastor Melissa Scott, Ph.D.

God’s Sabbath was when He rested from all His work on the seventh day of Creation, but the term “sabbath” is first used when God gave the children of Israel a day to rest from their work, which turned into a commemoration of their deliverance from Egypt. The sabbathing of the Christian is not limited to a single day but is a relationship of trusting Christ every day. VF-2293 Colossians 2:16 Watch, Listen and Learn 24x7 at Pastor Melissa Scott teaches from Faith Center in Glendale. Call 1-800-338-3030 24x7 to leave a message for Pastor Scott. You may make reservations to attend a...

The Sabbath Day Was Nailed to the Cross

Understand the Bible? Pastor Melissa Scott, Ph.D.

Let no man judge you regarding the keeping of the Sabbath and holidays. We have many traditions, even those reflected in our calendar, that come to us out of pagan sun and moon worship. Traditions that have nothing to do with Scripture should not be part of the church. There is also no reason to keep Old Testament Sabbath practices, because we have a new form of Sabbath rest in the finished work of Christ. VF-2292 Colossians 2:16-17 Watch, Listen and Learn 24x7 at Pastor Melissa Scott teaches from Faith Center in Glendale. Call 1-800-338-3030 24x7 to leave a message for Pastor Scott. You may...

Let No Man Judge You, You Are Free in Christ

Understand the Bible? Pastor Melissa Scott, Ph.D.

Most people today view religion as a set of rules and regulations they have to keep, but this is not the message of the New Testament. We are told to let no on judge us in what we do or don’t do, as well as not to judge others who are weak in their faith or understanding. The law was given to set people apart for God’s purpose, but we have a better covenant now in Jesus Christ. We are not under the curse of the law anymore, so why would anyone want to go back under it? VF-2291 Colossians 2:16-17 Watch, Listen and Learn 24x7 at Pastor Melissa Scott teaches from Faith Center in Glendale....

Our Spiritual Foes Disarmed at the Cross

Understand the Bible? Pastor Melissa Scott, Ph.D.

If we’re still not sure that Christ did everything and that we are complete in Him, Colossians 2:15 rightly translated shows us that there was nothing left undone. God disarmed our spiritual foes at the cross! That doesn’t mean that they're powerless, but rather that all of the attempts to prevent Christ from going to the cross were thwarted. And as Christ was victorious, so are we! VF-2290 Colossians 2:19 Watch, Listen and Learn 24x7 at Pastor Melissa Scott teaches from Faith Center in Glendale. Call 1-800-338-3030 24x7 to leave a message for Pastor Scott. You may make reservations to...

The Sin and Trespass Offerings Point to Christ

Understand the Bible? Pastor Melissa Scott, Ph.D.

The sin and trespass offerings were God’s dispensation in the Old Testament to address the people’s fallen condition, our need for purification, and the individual acts of wrongdoing that are the fruit of this condition. But as with all the other offerings, they were shadows and types pointing to Christ. God had Christ in mind from the beginning, and because of His sacrifice, we have a new dispensation if we trust in Him and the efficacy of His finished work. VF-2289 Colossians 2:14, Leviticus 4 Watch, Listen and Learn 24x7 at Pastor Melissa Scott teaches from Faith Center in Glendale....

The Peace Offering: Our Communion and Fellowship with God

Understand the Bible? Pastor Melissa Scott, Ph.D.

The peace offering symbolized God's provision for mankind to have communion and fellowship with Him. It had to come after the burnt and meal offerings so that we could first understand what Christ had to do before we could even have fellowship with God. Most people do not have the mindset of the peace offering when they give, thinking they have no responsibilities; it gives God joy when we willingly stay to have communion with Him after we've done our stewardship duties. VF-2288 Colossians 2:14, Leviticus 3, Leviticus 7 Watch, Listen and Learn 24x7 at Pastor Melissa Scott teaches from Faith...

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Taking concepts from the previous week's teaching - Truth, Righteousness, Gospel and Shield of Faith and relating them to the battleground of giving to show when God gives you a gift, you respond by paying the teacher. VF-1972 Matthew 6:1-4

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