The Sermons of Pastor Scott Julian
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Feb. 22nd Sermon Daniel Christensen teaching
Philippians 2:1-4. Scott Julian teaching. The significance of biblical teachings on unity is emphasized, along with stories of churches facing legal issues that challenge transparency. The message encourages believers to adopt humility, focus on others' needs, and practice selflessness, concluding with a call for unity in the church.
Featured Teacher: Daniel Christensen Psalm 96 issues a triple command: sing, sing, sing the gospel to all nations. This isn't optional—it's our daily calling. Why sing? Because God is great, fearsome, and the Creator who puts all pretender gods to shame. The content of our song is eschatological: "Yahweh reigns!" Our evangelism must be theologically robust, personally experienced, and a summons to submit to Christ as King. When this gospel song goes forth, all creation—heavens, seas, fields, and forests—responds with resounding joy.
Featured Teacher: Daniel Christensen This psalm rings like church bells—first with joyful invitation, then with funeral solemnity. We're summoned to exuberant worship of our Creator-King and tender reverence before our Shepherd-Maker. But then the music shifts to warning: "Today, if you hear His voice, do not harden your hearts." The wilderness generation sang and bowed yet perished in unbelief. Their graves remind us that worship without obedience is deadly pretense. Discover why "today" is always now, and how Christ alone can bring hard hearts into God's promised rest.
Featured Teacher: Daniel Christensen Why do the wicked prosper while God's people suffer? Psalm 94 confronts this age-old question with stunning honesty and surprising comfort. The psalmist cries out to the "God of vengeances" while corrupt rulers crush widows, murder orphans, and mock divine justice. Yet this isn't a psalm of despair—it's a declaration of certainty. God sees everything, knows everything, and will repay everything. In the meantime, His discipline brings blessing and His consolations delight the soul. Discover why heaven's apparent silence is actually preparing the greatest reversal in history.
Featured Teacher: Daniel Christensen Why do the wicked seem to prosper while the righteous struggle? Psalm 92—the only psalm designated for the Sabbath—reveals what "brutish" people cannot grasp: the wicked flourish like grass, but only as a prelude to eternal destruction. Meanwhile, those planted in God's house grow like palm trees, bearing fruit even in old age. In this message, we discover why praising God is the most fitting activity of human existence, how Christ fulfills the psalm's Messianic imagery, and the secret to flourishing when everything around you withers.
Philippians 1:27-30 Scott Julian teaching. The sermon explores themes of spiritual grants, suffering for Christ, and living a life worthy of the gospel. It highlights the dual nature of faith, emphasizing belief and the privilege of suffering. Unity among believers and courage in sharing the gospel are essential.
Feb. 1st Sermon. Philippians 1:18-26. Scott Julian teaching. The first part of the sermon did not record.
Featured Teacher: Daniel Christensen What happens when the church's greatest missionary gets locked up? The gospel advances anyway. In this message, we explore how Paul's Roman imprisonment became an unexpected platform—reaching the elite Praetorian Guard, emboldening fearful believers, and demonstrating that faithful suffering speaks louder than comfortable freedom. From the Chinese church under communism to John Bunyan's prison cell, history confirms Paul's pattern: the obstacle becomes the way. Your chains might be God's strategy. Who are the captive audiences in your life?
Featured Teacher: Daniel Christensen Satan quoted Psalm 91 to Jesus in the wilderness—making it the only Scripture the devil directly cites in all of the Bible. So whose psalm is it? In this message, we discover that Psalm 91 belongs first to Christ, and then by faith to all who are in Him. From Spurgeon's experience during the London cholera epidemic to Corrie ten Boom's miraculous provision in a Nazi concentration camp, we explore how God's promises of protection find their ultimate fulfillment in the resurrection. The devil may twist Scripture, but Jesus knows it better—and He has claimed its promises for you.
Featured Teacher: Daniel Christensen Seventy years is all you get—eighty if you're strong. That's the sobering message of Psalm 90, the oldest psalm in the Bible, written by Moses himself. But this meditation on mortality isn't meant to crush us with despair. Instead, Moses lifts our eyes from the dust of death to the dwelling place of the Most High. In this teaching, we explore how God's eternality becomes our security, why human transience points to deeper truths about sin and judgment, and how Christ becomes the ultimate answer to our mortality. Number your days. Get a heart of wisdom.
Featured Teacher: Daniel Christensen What do you do when God's promises look like lies? Psalm 89 tackles this question head-on. Written by Ethan the Ezraite during Israel's darkest hour—after Solomon's kingdom split in two—this psalm moves from soaring praise to devastating accusation before resolving in unexpected worship. Ethan teaches us the posture of biblical lament: approaching God first as worshipers, then as petitioners. The Davidic covenant that seemed broken found its fulfillment centuries later in Christ, who entered fully into the psalm's suffering before rising victorious. Learn how to maintain faith when everything visible suggests you should abandon it.
Featured Teacher: Daniel Christensen Psalm 88 is the darkest psalm in Scripture—ending not in praise but in a single word: "darkness." Why would God include such a hopeless text in His Word? Because it reveals what Christ endured for us. This Good Friday psalm shows us Gethsemane before Golgotha—the cup Jesus dreaded yet drank to the dregs. He absorbed infinite wrath so we would never taste it. He descended into ultimate darkness so we might dwell eternally in light. The psalm ends in darkness, but the gospel ends in light. Christ was abandoned so that we might be accepted forever.
Featured Teacher: Scott Julian Spiritual growth in Christ is essential, focusing on love, wisdom, and discernment. Paul's prayer for the Philippians highlights the need for growth in love and knowledge. Personal experiences and biblical teachings encourage believers to deepen their connections with God and one another. The message concludes with a call to reflect on spiritual lives and pursue excellence in faith, aiming to glorify God through actions.
Featured Teacher: Daniel Christensen
Featured Teacher: Scott Julian Gratitude plays a vital role in the Christian life, shaping perspectives and relationships. The message highlights the deep bond of fellowship among believers, emphasizing shared missions and community support. It encourages trust in God's ongoing work and active engagement in gospel partnership, fostering unity and hope. Additionally, it invites those yet to accept Christ to explore the promise of new life and transformation through faith.
Featured Teacher: Scott Julian Themes of grace, peace, and Christian identity are explored through the book of Philippians. The importance of servanthood and shared ministry is highlighted, along with the role of grace in sustaining believers. A deeper understanding of identity in Christ and the communal aspect of faith is encouraged. The message emphasizes unity, humility, and serving others, inviting reflection on faith and deeper connections within the church community.
The Songs of Christmas The Song of Elizabeth Daniel Christensen teaching
Luke 1:67-80 Scott Julian, teacher.
Jude 24, 25 Scott Julian teaching. Nov. 30, 2025
Featured Teacher: Daniel Christensen What happens when God provides the blueprints and humanity becomes the contractor? Exodus 36-39 reveals Israel's extraordinary execution of the tabernacle—built with zero deviation from God's specifications. This sermon explores five transformative lessons about repentance, generosity, Spirit-empowered service, excellence, and obedience. Discover how the ancient tabernacle points to Christ as the ultimate dwelling place of God and challenges the church today to build faithfully according to the divine blueprint. Are we constructing our lives and ministries with the same precision, excellence, and Spirit-dependence that characterized Israel's finest moment?
Featured Teacher: Daniel Christensen The church faces a spiritual war, requiring vigilance against false teachings. Historical figures and biblical texts illustrate this ongoing battle. Jude's letter provides tactical advice for confronting mockers and false teachers. Recognizing the enemy and understanding their tactics is crucial, along with the role of apologetics. Additionally, personal responsibility and compassion are highlighted.
Nov. 16th Sunday sermon. Jude 11-16 Scott Julian teaching. The Book of Jude addresses rebellion against God's authority and the dangers of false teachings. It uses historical figures like Cain, Balaam, and Korah to illustrate disobedience and judgment. Believers are encouraged to stay true to their faith, trust in God's timing, and prioritize character over charisma in leaders. The message concludes with a call to embrace salvation and rely on Christ as a guiding shepherd through challenges.
Featured Teacher: Daniel Christensen In this powerful exposition of Psalm 85, we explore how the sons of Korah—descendants of a famous rebel—became worship leaders who understood divine reversal intimately. Discover the three-legged stool of grace, forgiveness, and mercy that provides stable grounding for effective prayer. Learn why theological understanding is essential for powerful petition and how this ancient psalm points prophetically to Christ as the ultimate meeting place of heaven and earth, righteousness and peace. Whether you're longing for restoration or struggling through divine discipline, this message reveals how God's unchanging character guarantees that the tables can always turn toward redemption.
Scott Julian teaching. Jude 5-10. Jude 5-10 Scott Julian teaching. The Book of Jude emphasizes the importance of remembering God's judgments and faithfulness. It warns against false teachers distorting the gospel, using historical examples. The message highlights the need for humility in spiritual warfare and critiques contemporary false teachings. Believers are urged to remember God's truths and remain steadfast in their faith amidst challenges.
In a world filled with misinformation, believers must actively engage in the battle for truth, reinforcing their faith in Christ while holding one another accountable to scriptural integrity. Scott Julian teaching
Featured Teacher: Daniel Christensen Journey with us through Psalm 84 as we discover why one day in God's presence surpasses a thousand anywhere else. After navigating the heavy laments of Asaph, we find refreshment in this beautiful song celebrating the incomparable joy of dwelling in God's house. Learn how this ancient temple psalm applies to modern believers as living temples of the Holy Spirit. Explore what it means to carry God's presence into dry places, transforming them into springs of blessing. Discover the high and holy privilege of access to God's presence and why the house of God remains our ultimate destination.
Featured Teacher: Daniel Christensen When Moses descended from Mount Sinai after 40 days in God's presence, his face literally glowed with divine radiance—a powerful picture of how encountering God's glory transforms us. In this compelling exposition of Exodus 34:29-35, we explore the fear-inducing, wisdom-producing, and transformative nature of God's glory. Discover why Moses' fading glory pointed to our need for Christ's permanent glory, how true spiritual authority flows from divine encounters, and why your most effective years of ministry might still be ahead of you—even at 80! A message about preparation, transformation, and the privilege of beholding God's glory in His Word.
Featured Teacher: Daniel Christensen When righteous leaders and nations face overwhelming opposition, how should they respond? In this powerful exposition of Psalm 83, we explore King Jehoshaphat's miraculous victory over a massive enemy coalition through prayer and divine intervention. Learn why it's acceptable to pray for God's judgment on His enemies, how opposition to righteousness is fundamentally satanic, and why the ideal outcome is always repentance rather than destruction. This timely message challenges modern assumptions about how Christians should relate to those who oppose God, offering both comfort in divine protection and courage to pray bold prayers.
Jude verses 1 and 2 Scott Julian teaching
Featured Teacher: Scott Julian In this message, we explore Exodus 34:1–28 — “Renewing the Covenant.” Following Israel's rebellion with the golden calf, God reveals His relentless mercy and willingness to restore His people. We walk through four key movements in the text: God's preparation for renewal, His proclamation of character, the promises and boundaries of His covenant, and the practices of remembrance that point to Christ. This message reminds every believer that restoration is possible, repentance is the doorway to renewal, and the same God who revealed Himself to Moses now writes His law on our hearts through Jesus Christ—the true and better Mediator.
Featured Teacher: Daniel Christensen In Exodus 33, we witness one of Scripture's rarest moments—an actual dialogue between God and Moses, speaking face to face as friends. Through three bold conversations, Moses secures God's presence for rebellious Israel, appeals to God's character and promises, and makes the audacious request: "Show me your glory." But even this greatest of prophets hits a limitation—no mere human can see God's face and live. This profound passage reveals both Moses's remarkable role as mediator and his ultimate inadequacy, pointing us forward to the true Mediator who can fully behold and reveal God's glory: Jesus Christ.
Featured Teacher: Daniel Christensen What is the answer for Israel's great need? The wheat of the Word and the honey of heaven.
Mark 15:16-33 Scott Julian teaching Mark Chapter 15 presents the crucifixion narrative, urging a careful examination of its details. It highlights the mockery Jesus faced, the significance of Simon of Cyrene's service, and Jesus' refusal of pain relief, showcasing his commitment to humanity's sins. The fulfillment of prophecy is evident as soldiers gamble for his garments, and the darkness during the crucifixion symbolizes judgment. The message encourages trust in Christ and the gospel's promise of salvation.
Featured Teacher: Daniel Christensen Explore how Psalm 80's powerful vine metaphor unlocks the biblical understanding of Israel's past, present, and future. Journey from the exodus through exile, discovering why Israel failed to produce good fruit and how Christ became the true vine. Learn what Scripture teaches about the relationship between Jewish and Gentile believers, why God temporarily broke off the natural branches, and the promised restoration when all Israel will be saved. This message challenges both anti-Semitism and uncritical support of Israel while calling believers to pray for, rightly regard, and evangelize Jewish people as we await Christ's return.
Mark 15:1-15 Scott Julian teaching Engage with the profound themes of Mark chapter 15, focusing on the trial of Jesus and the critical choices faced by individuals. The narrative highlights Pilate's moral struggle and the crowd's decision to choose Barabbas over Jesus, reflecting the tension between comfort and conviction. It explores the idea of substitutionary atonement and concludes with a call for integrity and courage in faith, encouraging individuals to inspire future generations.
Featured Teacher: Daniel Christensen In this powerful message on Psalm 79, we explore how Christians should respond when martyrs die for their faith. Drawing parallels between historical figures like William Tyndale, Jim Elliott, and the recent assassination of Charlie Kirk, this sermon examines the prophetic vision of Asaph and its connection to Christ's passion. Rather than responding with violence or vengeance, Scripture calls believers to peaceful prayer and trust in God's justice. Through examining biblical examples and historical patterns, we discover how God transforms the ultimate evil—martyrdom—into gospel advancement. The blood of martyrs becomes the seed of church growth and spiritual awakening throughout history.
Featured Teacher: Daniel Christensen In our hustle-obsessed culture where burnout is worn as a badge of honor, God's command to rest stands as radical counterculture. This powerful message from Exodus 31 reveals how the Sabbath is far more than an antiquated religious tradition—it's God's design for human flourishing. Discover why an exhausted Christian is a useless Christian, how rest becomes a public declaration of trust in God's sovereignty, and practical ways to reclaim this sacred rhythm in our always-on digital age. Learn to work with excellence for six days and rest with equal commitment on the seventh.
Featured Teacher: Daniel Christensen Psalm 78 reveals the power of communal remembrance as the antidote to spiritual amnesia. Through Israel's cyclical history of rebellion and God's persistent grace, Asaph teaches us why we must preserve and transmit our spiritual heritage to the next generation. This exploration examines how modern institutions can become gatekeepers of memory, why young people are leaving churches that offer entertainment instead of meaning, and the scandal of God's undeserved grace. Discover three essential reasons for remembrance, practical ways to combat forgetfulness, and the ultimate promise that despite our failures, the Good Shepherd always waits to lead us home.
Sunday morning sermon Mark 14:53-72 Scott Julian teaching
Scott Julian teaching. Mark chapter 14 delves into themes of betrayal, focusing on Judas's kiss. It contrasts the disciples' fear during Jesus's arrest with His calmness in the face of injustice. The narrative emphasizes the importance of authentic faith over ritual, showcasing God's faithfulness and the transformative power of forgiveness, turning fearful individuals into bold proclaimers of faith.
Featured Teacher: Daniel Christensen Psalm 76 reveals how God creates peace not through negotiation but through devastating power. Like Reagan's "peace through strength" policy that ended the Cold War, God doesn't merely defend His people—He destroys their enemies so thoroughly they can never rise again. This psalm, likely commemorating God's supernatural slaughter of 185,000 Assyrian soldiers in one night, shows God as a Lion making His lair in Zion, establishing a divine "kill zone" around His people. The shocking truth: human wrath becomes divine praise, as even our enemies' rage serves God's glory. True security comes not from a tame God, but from an untamed Lion who fights for us.
Mark 14:27-42 Scott Julian teaching Mark chapter 14 invites engagement with scripture and highlights the work of the Child Evangelism Fellowship in Southern California. A personal preaching experience underscores the importance of faith and community. The narrative discusses the struggle between faith and weakness, emphasizing Jesus' prayer in Gethsemane and Peter's denial. It stresses the need for prayer and vigilance, offering practical advice through the 'Four Ws for a Weary Soul' and encouraging perseverance in faith.
Featured Teacher: Daniel Christensen
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