"Discipleship, Not an Easy Task" - Luke 14:25-35 - Jun 4, 2026 - Pastor Scotty Brown

"The Other Side" - Luke 16:19-31 - Jul 12, 2026 - Pastor Scotty Brown

In Luke 16:19-31, Jesus pulls back the curtain on eternity through the sobering account of the rich man and Lazarus, revealing the conscious reality of comfort and torment after this life. Pastor Scotty Brown unpacks this powerful narrative, showing that our eternal destiny is determined not by our wealth or poverty, but by our faith and response to God's Word. The message challenges believers to examine their hearts, reject self-centered living, and minister to those in need. Emphasizing the sufficiency of Scripture to awaken the lost, Pastor Scotty shares Smith Wigglesworth's four principles for the Word of God: * Read the Word of God * Consume the Word until it consumes you * Believe the Word of God * Act on the Word of God Key Scripture References * Luke 16:19-31 - The rich man, Lazarus, and eternity * Ecclesiastes 7:2 - The living will take death to heart * Ephesians 4:7-9 - Christ leading captivity captive * 1 Peter 3:18-20 - Christ's proclamation to spirits in prison * Genesis 3:15 - The promised seed of the woman * Revelation 21:4 - Tears wiped away with no more death * 1 Corinthians 12:4-7 - Spiritual gifts given to profit all * Proverbs 22:4 - Humility and the fear of the Lord * 1 Corinthians 13:12 - Knowing fully and seeing face to face * 2 Corinthians 6:2 - Now is the day of salvation * Romans 10:17 - Faith comes by hearing God's Word * Matthew 16:26 - Gaining the world but losing your soul https://outwestbible.church https://www.facebook.com/outwestbiblechurchif

"The Unjust Doer" - Luke 16:1-18 - Jul 5, 2026 - Pastor Scotty Brown

In Luke 16:1-18, Jesus shares the challenging parable of the unjust steward to teach a profound lesson on spiritual investment and eternal priorities. Pastor Scotty Brown explores how this manager, facing termination, shrewdly used his temporary resources to secure his future. Believers are called to be even wiser, using the unrighteous mammon of this world to further God's kingdom and impact eternity. The message confronts our cultural obsession with wealth, reminding us that money is a helpful servant but a terrible master. Listeners are challenged to evaluate their faithfulness in the little things, live with an eternal perspective, and remember that our lives and resources belong entirely to a God who cannot be served alongside money. Key Scripture References * John 21:25 - The vastness of Jesus' ministry * Luke 16:1-18 - The parable of the unjust steward * Numbers 32:23 - Be sure your sin will find you out * Hebrews 4:13 - All things are open to God * 2 Thessalonians 3:10 - If you do not work, you shall not eat * 1 Timothy 6:9-11 - The love of money as a root of evil * Psalm 49:16-17 - Earthly glory does not descend to the grave * Daniel 5:23 - God holds our breath and owns our ways * 1 Corinthians 6:19-20 - You are not your own; bought with a price * James 5:1-3 - Warning to the rich who heap up treasure * Joshua 7:1-26 - Achan's theft and the cost of covetousness * Malachi 3:10 - Bringing the tithes and testing God https://outwestbible.church https://www.facebook.com/outwestbiblechurchif

"The Heart of a Father" - Luke 15:11-32 - Jun 21, 2026 - Pastor Scotty Brown

Drawing from the parable of the prodigal son, Pastor Scotty Brown shares a special Father's Day message on the profound calling of earthly fathers. While no human father is perfect, we can look to our Heavenly Father as the ultimate model of grace, discipline, and mercy. Pastor Scotty outlines four essential actions for fathers building a lasting legacy: * Love unconditionally * Confess when you fall short * Share God's Word and lovingly discipline * Have your children's attention Believers are encouraged to seek God's forgiveness, walk humbly, and model a genuine faith for the next generation to follow. Whether you are leading a family or seeking the Lord for the first time, find comfort in a perfect Father who rejoices over you with singing. Key Scripture References * Luke 15:11-32 - The parable of the prodigal son * Isaiah 1:18 - Come and let us reason together * Psalm 103:13 - A father pities his children * 1 John 3:1 - Called the children of God * Proverbs 17:6 - The glory of children is their father * 1 John 1:9 - Confessing our sins to God * Proverbs 28:13 - Forsaking sin to find mercy * Hebrews 12:5-11 - The chastening of the Lord * Ephesians 6:4 - Bringing children up in the Lord * Deuteronomy 4:9 - Teaching children and grandchildren * Deuteronomy 11:19 - Speaking of God's word in the home * Isaiah 5:26 - Whistling for His children * Jude 1:20-25 - Keeping yourselves in the love of God * Zephaniah 3:17 - God rejoices over us with singing * Psalm 91:14-15 - God delivers those who love Him https://outwestbible.church https://www.facebook.com/outwestbiblechurchif

"Lost and Found" - Luke 15:1-10 - Jun 7, 2026 - Pastor Scotty Brown

In Luke 15:1-10, Jesus responds to the complaints of religious leaders by sharing the parables of the lost sheep and the lost coin, revealing God's relentless pursuit of those who have gone astray. Pastor Scotty Brown explores how Jesus welcomed the broken and sinful, demonstrating that the Good Shepherd desires to seek and restore us. The message highlights four phases seen in these parables: * A loss * A search * A recovery * A celebration We are encouraged to stop wandering, surrender to the Shepherd's leading, and rejoice in the truth that heaven celebrates when one sinner repents. We bear the image of our Creator, and He loves to seek us out. Key Scripture References * Luke 15:1-10 - The lost sheep and the lost coin * Matthew 18:12 - The sheep that went astray * Isaiah 53:6 - All we like sheep have gone astray * 1 Peter 2:25 - Returning to the Shepherd of our souls * Ezekiel 34:11-14 - The Lord seeking out His scattered flock * Colossians 1:9-14 - Delivered from the power of darkness * Colossians 3:10 - Renewed according to the image of Him who created him * 1 John 3:1-2 - Called the children of God * Psalm 23:1-6 - The Lord is my shepherd https://outwestbible.church [https://outwestbible.church/] https://www.facebook.com/outwestbiblechurchif [https://www.facebook.com/outwestbiblechurchif]

"Discipleship, Not an Easy Task" - Luke 14:25-35 - Jun 4, 2026 - Pastor Scotty Brown

In Luke 14:25-35, Jesus challenges the crowds with the hard truth that following Him is costly. Pastor Scotty Brown unpacks these difficult sayings, explaining that while salvation is freely offered, true discipleship demands absolute surrender. Through the parables of the builder, the king preparing for battle, and salt losing its flavor, we are called to honestly evaluate our commitment to Christ. The message highlights the requirements of a true disciple: * Prioritizing Jesus above all earthly relationships * Taking up our cross daily to die to self * Yielding completely to His preeminence and authority Believers are encouraged to count the cost, set their face like flint toward Jesus, and trust God's supernatural power to help them finish the race faithfully. Key Scripture References * Luke 14:25-35 - Counting the cost of discipleship * Philippians 2:12-13 - Working out your own salvation * Proverbs 3:5-6 - Trusting the Lord completely * Colossians 1:17-19 - Christ having the preeminence in all things * Luke 9:23 - Taking up the cross daily * Isaiah 50:7 - Setting your face like flint * Exodus 14:14 - The Lord fighting for you * Matthew 5:13 - Being the salt of the earth * Ecclesiastes 12:13-14 - Fearing God and keeping His commandments * Philippians 1:6 - God completing His good work https://outwestbible.church https://www.facebook.com/outwestbiblechurchif