Posts by Scott Roberts (Page 48)

What is heaven? What is hell?

Reformed Theological Seminary, where I have been taking additional classes in preparation for pursuing a D.Min., does a great little series of 2-5 minute videos each Wednesday.  Today’s was on heaven and hell.  I want to share it with you.  I was particularly struck by the Samuel Rutherford quote at the end of the video about the nature of anything we suffer in this world being worth it to be in the presence of God in heaven.

God chose you to be saved – Preparing our Hearts to Worship

  In an effort to help you prepare for the April 24th, 2016, Friendship Sunday morning corporate worship gathering and to aid you in your own reflections the resurrection, I wanted to pose a few questions and provide a few resources to prayerfully consider over the coming days. Our sermon is entitled, “God chose you to be saved.” The main Scripture for the day is 2Thessalonians 2:13-15. The other passages are either referenced in the message or provide additional insight…

Don’t Grieve the Holy Spirit- Preparing our Hearts to Worship

  In an effort to help you prepare for the April 10th, 2016, Sunday morning corporate worship gathering and to aid you in your own reflections on the ministry of the Holy Spirit, I wanted to pose a few questions and provide a few resources to prayerfully consider over the coming days. Our sermon is entitled, “Don’t Grieve the Holy Spirit”. The main Scripture for the day is Ephesians 4:30-31. The other passages are either referenced in the message or…

Work for God – Preparing our Hearts to Worship

  In an effort to help you prepare for the April 3th, 2016, Sunday morning corporate worship gathering and to aid you in your own reflections, I wanted to pose a few questions and provide a few resources to prayerfully consider over the coming days. Our sermon is entitled, “Working for God.” The main Scripture for the day is Ephesians 4:28, 5:1-2. The other passages are either referenced in the message or provide additional insight for reflection. (Pick and choose…

Come, Embrace and Worship the King – Preparing our Hearts to Worship

  In an effort to help you prepare for the March 27th, 2016, Easter Sunday morning corporate worship gathering and to aid you in your own reflections the resurrection, I wanted to pose a few questions and provide a few resources to prayerfully consider over the coming days. Our sermon is about Coming to the empty Tomb, Embracing the Lord Jesus and Worshipping him fully. The main Scripture for the day is Matthew 28:1-10. The other passages are either referenced…

Holy Week Devotional

Jason Hubbard over at the Light of the World Prayer Center (which rents space on our campus) has written a great devotional for Holy Week.  I wanted to make it available to those of you who are interested. Holy Week 7 Day Devotional – Hubbard 2016

Kairos Moments – Preparing our Hearts to Worship

In an effort to help you prepare for the March 20th, 2016, Sunday morning corporate worship gathering and to aid you in your own reflections about Palm Sunday, I wanted to pose a few questions and provide a few resources to prayerfully consider over the coming days. Our sermon is about the Defining moments in life that set the course of our future. The main Scripture for the day is Luke 19:28-44. The other passages are either referenced in the…