Scio Community Church

After telling us there is only one way, the narrow gate, to heaven, Jesus strongly warns of the subtle and deceptive false prophets who are directing people to the broad way leading to destruction. (Matthew 7:15-20)

The most important question we need to ask is: Which way to Heaven?  Jesus tells us in no uncertain terms that we only have two choices for our eternal destination, and only one leads to Heaven. (Matthew 7:13-14)

The only way we can "do unto other what we want them to do to us" is through the Agape love that comes from God. (Matt 7:7-12)

Jesus speaks very strongly against having a self-righteous critical spirit towards others. We should be focusing on ourselves rather than others. (Matthew 7:1-6)

In a life full of worry and anxiety, Jesus strongly reminds us that we are not to worry about anything, but instead refocus our hearts back on our loving and caring heavenly Father, and trust him. (Matthew 6:24-34)

After a dramatic presentation of the challenges Albert and Maggie Simpson faced in 1881, C&MA President John Stumbo reviews the fruit God has brought from their faithfulness throughout the world to date (recorded at Council 2019).

We can learn much from the method and message Paul used in proclaiming the Gospel in his first missionary voyage. (Acts 13:13-52)

What is our attitude and where is our heart when it comes to wealth and possessions? Jesus speaks very strongly about where we are focused… where we are investing and where our hearts should be. (Matthew 6:19-24)

What is fasting? How long should we fast? Why should we fast? Do we need to fast? Many questions swirl around the topic of fasting. Searching Scripture brings much clarity. (Matthew 6:16-18)

Rather than a prayer to be regularly recited, the Lord’s Prayer is a model showing us that all our prayers should be all about glorifying God and not be about us. (Matthew 6:9-15)

When we pray, where are our thoughts? Do we allow our minds to wander, are we more concerned about ourselves, or when we pray out loud, are we trying to impress? God wants our prayers to be focused on him and him alone. (Matthew 6:5-9)

God tells us to give generously and out of love, not because he needs it, but to put us into the cycle of blessedness so he can bless us abundantly. (Matthew 6:1-4)

The announcement by the angel that Jesus had risen and was no longer in the tomb caused great fear among many, which later turned to overwhelming joy for those who knew Jesus. What is our response, knowing Jesus is alive? (Mark 16:1-8)

What does “here comes Jesus” mean to you? For some, it brings consternation because they are resisting Jesus. For others, they are words of joy for the new life he has given to us and for what we are anticipating when he returns again. (John 12:9-19)

Jesus never commands us to do something impossible. He showed us how by loving us first. We are to express the love he has filled us with, not only to our neighbors, whom we get along with, but to our enemies as well. (Matthew 5:43-48)