"Come ye yourselves apart into a desert place, and rest a while;" Mark 6:31
It's Monday and I am rejoicing in the wonderful manifestation of God we saw in our church yesterday. What a wonderful place to be! It is Monday though and I need a day of Rest and Relaxation. A day away from the pressures of the ministry. If you are in the pastorate you need one too! This is the time I will do just what I want to do. It will be a time to unwind; to get a second wind and a new start for the week ahead.. Jesus reminded us, "Come apart and rest or come apart." I am going to follow His advice. You had better too. See you tomorrow.
In Jesus',
Rev. W. Scott Lockard Bth
The Pause that refreshes
It's Wednesday and time for the pause that refreshes. Although I have numerous prayer times my very favorite is held in our church on Wednesday evening. There is something about the saints gathering for corporate prayer. God's Spirit moves among us in a unique way. He brings healing and help. As we pause and put aside the irrelevant He reveals Himself as the All Sufficient One. I can hardly wait to get there.
In Jesus',
Rev. W. Scott Lockard Bth
Mercy was Extended
"But God, who is rich in mercy...." Eph. 2:4
Mercy there was great! Again and again on the pages of the New Testament mercy was extended!
The leper came crying out in despair then mercy was extended and he was cleansed!
The blind beggar Bartameaus stumbling on the road didn't know which way to turn then mercy was extended and his eyes were opened!
The Impotent man couldn't make it to the pool for there was always someone in the way. Then mercy was extended and his crippled legs were healed!
The woman taken in adultery lay guilt ridden at Jesus' feet then mercy was extended and every sin was forgiven! Mercy was extended! It is abundant and free. I'm sure glad! Aren't you?!
In Jesus;
Rev. W. Scott Lockard Bth
Mercy there was great! Again and again on the pages of the New Testament mercy was extended!
The leper came crying out in despair then mercy was extended and he was cleansed!
The blind beggar Bartameaus stumbling on the road didn't know which way to turn then mercy was extended and his eyes were opened!
The Impotent man couldn't make it to the pool for there was always someone in the way. Then mercy was extended and his crippled legs were healed!
The woman taken in adultery lay guilt ridden at Jesus' feet then mercy was extended and every sin was forgiven! Mercy was extended! It is abundant and free. I'm sure glad! Aren't you?!
In Jesus;
Rev. W. Scott Lockard Bth
A New Day
It's Sunday and my favorite day of the week. In just a short while we will be in church. It is always an exciting time because we never know how God will manifest Himself. Some times He comes like a wind and blows away all the irrelevant things so we can focus on Him alone; sometimes He comes like an earthquake and really shakes us up; often He comes like a fire and cleanses us anew; and frequently He comes in a still small voice revealing to us His perfect will. We never know what to expect but it is always exciting. I can't wait to get there! How about you? If you like Sunday let us rejoice together.
In Jesus;
Rev. W. Scott Lockard Bth
How the Apostles Died
Written by Rev. W. Scott Lockard Bth
Those who were called to Apostleship sealed their discipleship with their blood. Here is the record according to tradition:
1. Matthew suffered Martyrdom by being slain with the sword at a distant city of Ethiopia.
2. Mark expired at Alexandria, after being cruelly dragged through the streets.
3. Luke was hanged upon an olive tree in the classic land of Greece.
4. John was put in a caldron of boiling oil, escaped death miraculously, and was banished to Patmos.
5. Peter was crucified at Rome with his head downward.
6. James the Greater, was beheaded at Jerusalem.
7. James the Less was thrown from a lofty pinnacle of the temple, and then beaten t death with a fullers club.
8. Bartholomew was flayed alive.
9. Andrew was bound to a cross, whence he preached to his persecutors until he died.
10. Thomas was run through the body with a lance at Gromandel in the East Indies.
11. Jude was shot to death with arrows.
12. Mattias was first stoned and then beheaded.
13. Paul, after various tortures and persecutions, was at length beheaded at Rome by the Emperor Nero.
Such was the fate of the apostles, according to traditional statements. If called upon would we be willing to seal our faith in blood? Just how committed are we?
In Jesus Love,
Pastor W. Scott Lockard
Written by Rev. W. Scott Lockard Bth
Those who were called to Apostleship sealed their discipleship with their blood. Here is the record according to tradition:
1. Matthew suffered Martyrdom by being slain with the sword at a distant city of Ethiopia.
2. Mark expired at Alexandria, after being cruelly dragged through the streets.
3. Luke was hanged upon an olive tree in the classic land of Greece.
4. John was put in a caldron of boiling oil, escaped death miraculously, and was banished to Patmos.
5. Peter was crucified at Rome with his head downward.
6. James the Greater, was beheaded at Jerusalem.
7. James the Less was thrown from a lofty pinnacle of the temple, and then beaten t death with a fullers club.
8. Bartholomew was flayed alive.
9. Andrew was bound to a cross, whence he preached to his persecutors until he died.
10. Thomas was run through the body with a lance at Gromandel in the East Indies.
11. Jude was shot to death with arrows.
12. Mattias was first stoned and then beheaded.
13. Paul, after various tortures and persecutions, was at length beheaded at Rome by the Emperor Nero.
Such was the fate of the apostles, according to traditional statements. If called upon would we be willing to seal our faith in blood? Just how committed are we?
In Jesus Love,
Pastor W. Scott Lockard
Never Again
Written by Rev. W. Scott Lockard Bth
Never again will I confess, "I can't!" for "I can do all things through Christ which strengthenth me." Philippians 4:13.
Never again will I confess lack, for "My God shall supply all of my needs according to his riches in Glory by Christ Jesus." Philippians 4:19
Never again will I confess weakness, for "God hath not given us the spirit of fear, but of Power, and of love, and of a sound mind" II Timothy 1:7
Never again will I confess doubt and lack, for "God hath given to every man the measure of faith." Romans 12:3
Never gain will I confess weakness, for "The Lord is the strength of my life." Psalm 27:1
Never again will I confess the supremacy of Satan over my life, for "Greater is he that is in me than he that is in the world." I John 4:4
Never again will I confess defeat, for "God always causeth me to triumph in Christ Jesus." II Corinthians 2:14
Never Again will I confess worries and frustrations, For I am, "Casting all my cares upon Him for He careth for me." I Peter 5:7
In Jesus Name,
Pastor W. Scott Lockard
Written by Rev. W. Scott Lockard Bth
Never again will I confess, "I can't!" for "I can do all things through Christ which strengthenth me." Philippians 4:13.
Never again will I confess lack, for "My God shall supply all of my needs according to his riches in Glory by Christ Jesus." Philippians 4:19
Never again will I confess weakness, for "God hath not given us the spirit of fear, but of Power, and of love, and of a sound mind" II Timothy 1:7
Never again will I confess doubt and lack, for "God hath given to every man the measure of faith." Romans 12:3
Never gain will I confess weakness, for "The Lord is the strength of my life." Psalm 27:1
Never again will I confess the supremacy of Satan over my life, for "Greater is he that is in me than he that is in the world." I John 4:4
Never again will I confess defeat, for "God always causeth me to triumph in Christ Jesus." II Corinthians 2:14
Never Again will I confess worries and frustrations, For I am, "Casting all my cares upon Him for He careth for me." I Peter 5:7
In Jesus Name,
Pastor W. Scott Lockard
14 Ways to Kill Your Church
Written by Rev. W. Scott Lockard
1. Don't Come!
2. If you come, Come late.
3. Come with a grouch!
4. If you serve; Serve with Laziness.
5. At every service ask yourself, What do I do to get out of this!
6. Never accept and office. Better to stay outside and criticize.
7. Visit other churches about half of the time to indicate to your pastor that you're not tied down.
8. Let the pastor earn his money; Let him do all the work!
9. Sit pretty well back and never sing. Don't smile either.
10. Never encourage the preacher.
11. Never pay in Advance, especially for religion.Wait until you get your money's worth.
12. It is good to tell of your pastor's failing to a stranger that may happen by; They might be a long time finding out.
13. If there are a few zealous members in the church make a protest against the church being run by a clique!
14. If your church unfortunately happens to be harmonious, refer to the unity as indifference of lack of zeal, or anything at all except what it is.
Let us avoid these things at all costs!
In Jesus' Love,
Pastor W. Scott Lockard
Written by Rev. W. Scott Lockard
1. Don't Come!
2. If you come, Come late.
3. Come with a grouch!
4. If you serve; Serve with Laziness.
5. At every service ask yourself, What do I do to get out of this!
6. Never accept and office. Better to stay outside and criticize.
7. Visit other churches about half of the time to indicate to your pastor that you're not tied down.
8. Let the pastor earn his money; Let him do all the work!
9. Sit pretty well back and never sing. Don't smile either.
10. Never encourage the preacher.
11. Never pay in Advance, especially for religion.Wait until you get your money's worth.
12. It is good to tell of your pastor's failing to a stranger that may happen by; They might be a long time finding out.
13. If there are a few zealous members in the church make a protest against the church being run by a clique!
14. If your church unfortunately happens to be harmonious, refer to the unity as indifference of lack of zeal, or anything at all except what it is.
Let us avoid these things at all costs!
In Jesus' Love,
Pastor W. Scott Lockard
4 Men on a Mission (Mark 2)
On this Father's Day Here is a video of a Sermon from my great Dad Pastor W. Scott Lockard entitled "4 Men on a Mission!" Don't forget to Like, Share and Subscribe to the Youtube channel for more get videos!
On this Father's Day Here is a video of a Sermon from my great Dad Pastor W. Scott Lockard entitled "4 Men on a Mission!" Don't forget to Like, Share and Subscribe to the Youtube channel for more get videos!
NO OIL SHORTAGE HERE!
Here is a Sermon from Pastor W. Scott Lockard entitled "No Oil Shortage Here!" Don't forget to Like, Share and Subscribe to the Youtube channel for more get videos!
Here is a Sermon from Pastor W. Scott Lockard entitled "No Oil Shortage Here!" Don't forget to Like, Share and Subscribe to the Youtube channel for more get videos!
I Just Heard From God Today and He Said,
"Behold now I know......" 2 Kings 5:15
Facing the ravages of leprosy Naaman had relied on a strange gods for sustenance! From the first moment the blemish appeared he had fallen fast. The condition had worsened rapidly and every effort to call on his gods proved useless! In desperation he cried out for help!
Finally his help comes from the strangest source. A Hebrew maid who waited on Naaman's wife heard of his plight. Having had dealings with the prophet Elisha she recommended his abilities to Naaman's wife. She in turn passed them on to the courageous head of the Syrian Army!
Approaching the King as an act of desperation her asks for assistance in approaching the foreign dignitary. It is granted him along with a letter of authorization and gifts of money and clothing. Having relied on strange gods for so many years he assumes that those in the Samaria will be all that will be available. Little did he know he would be introduced to the God of Elisha!
After the ranting and raving of the Samaritan King he is convinced no help will be forthcoming. It looks very bleak but he is bent to be introduced to Elisha whose God of all Gods. He is the all sufficient one. The I am! I am all that you need!
Having heard of the prevailing circumstances Elisha offers a solution! He declares, "Just have them come to me." Upon his arrival he is instructed to go and wash in the River Jordan. It is a bitter pill to swallow. At first he refuses the invitation but desperation knows at his heart. With no other solution available he turns to the God of Elisha. Following instruction he dips seven times and a miracle of miracles his flesh comes again as the flesh of a little child and he is clean.
As he steps upon the shore he cries out, "Behold now I know." Now I know the God of Elisha He is God! Now I know He is the the "all sufficient one." We too can experience first hand the resources of the "All Mighty God" of Elisha.
In Jesus;
W. Scott Lockard
"Behold now I know......" 2 Kings 5:15
Facing the ravages of leprosy Naaman had relied on a strange gods for sustenance! From the first moment the blemish appeared he had fallen fast. The condition had worsened rapidly and every effort to call on his gods proved useless! In desperation he cried out for help!
Finally his help comes from the strangest source. A Hebrew maid who waited on Naaman's wife heard of his plight. Having had dealings with the prophet Elisha she recommended his abilities to Naaman's wife. She in turn passed them on to the courageous head of the Syrian Army!
Approaching the King as an act of desperation her asks for assistance in approaching the foreign dignitary. It is granted him along with a letter of authorization and gifts of money and clothing. Having relied on strange gods for so many years he assumes that those in the Samaria will be all that will be available. Little did he know he would be introduced to the God of Elisha!
After the ranting and raving of the Samaritan King he is convinced no help will be forthcoming. It looks very bleak but he is bent to be introduced to Elisha whose God of all Gods. He is the all sufficient one. The I am! I am all that you need!
Having heard of the prevailing circumstances Elisha offers a solution! He declares, "Just have them come to me." Upon his arrival he is instructed to go and wash in the River Jordan. It is a bitter pill to swallow. At first he refuses the invitation but desperation knows at his heart. With no other solution available he turns to the God of Elisha. Following instruction he dips seven times and a miracle of miracles his flesh comes again as the flesh of a little child and he is clean.
As he steps upon the shore he cries out, "Behold now I know." Now I know the God of Elisha He is God! Now I know He is the the "all sufficient one." We too can experience first hand the resources of the "All Mighty God" of Elisha.
In Jesus;
W. Scott Lockard
God is For Me!!!
I Just heard from God today and He said,
"…………this I know; for God is for me." Psalm 56:9
From an early age David tended the flocks of Jesse. He was deeply conscience of God's presence as he stood defiantly against a lion and a bear. Even then he declared, "for God is for me."
Later when Samuel began the selection process to determine who would be the new king. He finally concludes that David is God's choice! From the hill sides of Judea he enters the home of his father where he is anointed. Again he concludes, "for God is for me!"
As he grows into manhood he is given added responsibility! Among those is a trip to camp of the enemy. His brothers are facing the prospects of a future battle with the enemy. The only obstacle in their path is a 9 foot tall giant named Goliath. While cowering in the field their brother David comes from the home bringing news for the young men!
While there David has a confrontation with the enemy. Goliath issues a challenge to anyone who will stand up against him! David accepts the challenge sensing the presence of the Lord! After convincing the King he can do it he steps onto the battlefield with nothing more than a sling and five stones.
After the ranting and raving of Goliath David declares, "I come in the name of the Lord." With one stone he brings the giant down. Much later he penned the words, "For God is for me." He is for us too!
In Jesus;
W. Scott Lockard
I Just heard from God today and He said,
"…………this I know; for God is for me." Psalm 56:9
From an early age David tended the flocks of Jesse. He was deeply conscience of God's presence as he stood defiantly against a lion and a bear. Even then he declared, "for God is for me."
Later when Samuel began the selection process to determine who would be the new king. He finally concludes that David is God's choice! From the hill sides of Judea he enters the home of his father where he is anointed. Again he concludes, "for God is for me!"
As he grows into manhood he is given added responsibility! Among those is a trip to camp of the enemy. His brothers are facing the prospects of a future battle with the enemy. The only obstacle in their path is a 9 foot tall giant named Goliath. While cowering in the field their brother David comes from the home bringing news for the young men!
While there David has a confrontation with the enemy. Goliath issues a challenge to anyone who will stand up against him! David accepts the challenge sensing the presence of the Lord! After convincing the King he can do it he steps onto the battlefield with nothing more than a sling and five stones.
After the ranting and raving of Goliath David declares, "I come in the name of the Lord." With one stone he brings the giant down. Much later he penned the words, "For God is for me." He is for us too!
In Jesus;
W. Scott Lockard
For such a time as this #1
I Just heard from God today and He said,"Thou art come into the kingdom for such a time as this." Esther 4:14
From the time of Adam and Eve's fall from grace things worsened. Following Cain's murder of Abel wickedness flourished expanding throughout the world. Society was at a loss seeking someone to solve the crisis.
Suddenly on the scene came the man called Noah. A just and righteous man in his generation he was just what God was looking for He had come to the kingdom for such a time as this!
God had a plan and Noah was just the one to initiate it. Calling Noah into His presence he laid out the blueprint for the salvation of mankind.
During the construction of the Ark Noah proclaimed the promises of God. Any who would enter in would be saved. A time period of 120 years elapsed during which Noah faithfully declared the truth.
It is my contention that much laughing and scoffing was heard outside the ark! Of the total congregation none accepted the offer of entry. Violence continued to escalate the family was ushered into the ark and as predicted the rain began to fall!
The finality of it all is heard with the crash of thunder as the "door was shut." Excluded were those who ignored the offer! At that point there was no point or possibility of entry.
Noah was the man for such a time as this. It has always been that God has one for "such a time as this." For our generation such a one is the Lord's Jesus. He has made a way for us! Let us seek the Lord while He may be found and call on Him while He is near!
In Jesus;
W. Scott Lockard
For Such A Time as This #2
I Just Heard From God Today and He Said,
"Thou art come into the kingdom for such a time as this." Esther 4:14
"Thou art come into the kingdom for such a time as this." Esther 4:14
Out of this wilderness comes one who has the briefest biographies. He immediately speaks out under the authority of God declaring a drought to be forthcoming. To avoid a conflict with Ahab he is instructed to hide by the brook Cherub where he will find water and food to eat!
After remarkable provisions satisfying every need Elijah has a confrontation with Ahab. It is decided that all of Israel be called to Mt. Carmel where they will be challenged as to their intentions. Posing the question "How long halt ye between two opinions?" Elijah gets no response at all!
Laying out a plan including both sides Ahab is to bring the prophets of Baal [450] and the prophets of Astoreth [400] and Elijah a group of one. Gathering on the Mountain they set up an altar. Seeking for a fiery outpouring the Baalites spend the day in a frenzy of Pleading. They go as far as to cut themselves with knives. Even Elijah scoffs at their inability! When they prove unsuccessful Elijah steps in.
Saturating the altar and the trench surrounding it he prays a simple prayer. No frenzy, no frustration, no failure. In sixty-three words the fire falls! Another evidence of one called to the kingdom for such a time as this.
It had always been so that God appointed one to fill the bill. To step into a crisis situation and meet the need presenting itself! Maybe you are here for such a time as this!
In Jesus:
W. Scott Lockard
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