"Moreover, brethren, I declare unto you the gospel....." 1 Cor. 15:1
Good News! That's what we want. Jesus came to bring us the good news of salvation. He came to save us from our sins! He suffered without the gate that we might be sanctified!
Paul followed suit. He went everywhere spreading the 'Good News' that Jesus could save to the uttermost!
That's our message too! In a world filled with 'Bad News' let us shed a little sunshine. Get out the 'Good News' and hasten the return of Christ. I am going to do my part. How about you?
In Jesus;
Rev. W. Scott Lockard Bth
New Bright Side TV Episode
Here is the latest Bright Side Television Episode from Rev. W. Scott Lockard Bth.
A Day of Accounting
It is that time of year...........a time of accounting. As a minister in the Wesleyan Church it is my responsibility to present to the church body an account of my stewardship. Today I begin compiling the facts and figures of a year of service to be presented during our Local Church Conference. I've kept accurate records so it won't be a major problem. Upon presentation they have the authority to accept or reject the report. That's kind of disturbing but I can tell you something even more so and it is this: Someday I'll stand at the Judgement Seat of Christ and give an account of my stewardship; an account of deeds done in this body.. (Romans 14:10). It will be a fearful moment for I want to be found faithful above all else! By the way you will join me that day. Let us purpose in our hearts to be faithful in the few things that we might be ruler over many things.
In Jesus',
W. Scott Lockard
It's Time for some R&R
"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
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
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