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Scott LaPierre (https://www.scottlapierre.org/) is a pastor, author, and Christian speaker on marriage. This podcast includes his conference messages, guest preaching, and expository sermons at Woodland Christian Church. Each of Scott’s messages is the result of hours of studying the Bible. Scott and his wife, Katie, grew up together in northern California, and God has blessed them with nine children. View all of Pastor Scott’s books on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Scott-LaPierre/e/B01JT920EQ. Receive a FREE copy of Scott’s book, “Seven Biblical Insights for Healthy, Joyful, Christ-Centered Marriages.” For Scott LaPierre’s conference and speaking information, including testimonies, and endorsements, please visit: https://www.scottlapierre.org/christian-speaker/. Feel free to contact Scott at: https://www.scottlapierre.org/contact/.© 2020 Scott LaPierre Crianza y Familias Cristianismo Espiritualidad Ministerio y Evangelismo Relaciones
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  • The Humility of Christ: Jesus Didn’t Look Like a King (Philippians 2:3-7)

    The Humility of Christ: Jesus Didn’t Look Like a King (Philippians 2:3-7)
    Dec 22 2025
    The Humility of Christ is one of the most profound and misunderstood truths in all of Scripture. Few illustrations help us grasp it better than the contrast we see in Undercover Boss—a television show where a CEO disguises himself, puts on the clothes of an ordinary worker, and enters the world of his employees unnoticed. He changes his appearance, puts on the clothes of a worker, and enters their world unnoticed. The people around him don’t realize that the one serving them—cleaning floors or stocking shelves—is actually the person with all the authority. What makes the show compelling is the contrast. The boss hasn’t lost his power or position—he has simply laid aside the visible symbols of it for a time so he can identify with his employees and understand their lives. Your mind might already be going to the Incarnation, but as helpful as this illustration is, it barely scratches the surface of what Scripture describes. No CEO stops being rich or powerful when he goes undercover. But when Jesus Christ came into the world, the eternal Son of God did something infinitely greater. The One worshiped by angels was born as a baby, laid in a manger, and raised in obscurity. That is what we celebrate at Christmas—not merely a birth, but the humility of Christ. Jesus did not cling to the visible display of His glory. He willingly laid it aside to live among us and serve us. Before we can appreciate Christ’s humility, we need to understand what humility actually is, because it is one of the most misunderstood virtues in the Christian life. https://youtu.be/mjYWTBON2xQ Table of contentsLesson One: Humility Isn’t Thinking Less of Ourselves—It’s Thinking of Ourselves LessLesson Two: Everything About Jesus’ Birth Revealed His HumilityLesson Three: Jesus Remained King Even When His Glory Was Laid AsideLesson Four: The King Who Humbled Himself Is Worthy of Our Worship Lesson One: Humility Isn’t Thinking Less of Ourselves—It’s Thinking of Ourselves Less Many people assume humility means thinking poorly of yourself—viewing yourself as insignificant or worthless. But that isn’t humility, because even self-loathing is still self-focused. The person who constantly thinks about how bad they are is still thinking about themselves. True humility is better described as self-forgetfulness. Instead of thinking less of ourselves, it is thinking of ourselves less—and thinking of others more. Scripture defines humility this way. It’s helpful to associate chapters of the Bible with themes: 1 Corinthians 13 is the love chapter Isaiah 53 is the chapter on substitutionary atonement Romans 4 is the chapter on justification by faith Philippians 2 is the humility chapter Paul writes: Philippians 2:3 — “Do nothing from selfish ambition or conceit, but in humility count others more significant than yourselves.” Humility is defined both negatively and positively: Negatively: stop acting from selfish ambition and conceit. Positively: intentionally elevate others in your thinking and priorities. Paul reinforces this in the next verse: Philippians 2:4 — “Let each of you look not only to his own interests, but also to the interests of others.” Immediately after defining humility, Paul gives us the perfect example: Philippians 2:5 — “Have this mind among yourselves, which is yours in Christ Jesus.” If humility is thinking of ourselves less and others more, no one has ever embodied it more perfectly than Jesus Christ. Lesson Two: Everything About Jesus’ Birth Revealed His Humility When we think of Christ’s humility, our minds often go to the cross—and rightly so. Paul writes: Philippians 2:8 — “He humbled himself by becoming obedient to the point of death, even death on a cross.” But Paul begins earlier—with the Incarnation. Philippians 2:6 — “Who, though he was in the form of God, did not count equality with God a thing to be grasped.” Jesus did not begin to exist at Bethlehem. He existed eternally with the Father: John 1:1 — “In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God.” The word form (Greek morphē) refers to essence, not appearance. Jesus possessed the very nature of God. He never surrendered His deity. Instead, He did not cling to the privileges of His divine position. The humility of Christ is seen not only in that He became man, but how He became man. He was born into poverty (Luke 2:24; Leviticus 12:8). He was born in obscurity—in Bethlehem, laid in a manger. His birth was announced to shepherds, not royalty. His mother endured public shame and lifelong accusations of illegitimacy (John 8:41). He was raised in Nazareth, a town so insignificant people said, “Can anything good come out of Nazareth?” (John 1:46). Paul summarizes it this way: Philippians 2:7 — “He emptied himself, by taking the form of a servant, being born in the likeness of men.” The phrase “emptied himself” comes from a single Greek ...
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  • When Herod Met Jesus: Curiosity Without Commitment (Luke 23:6–12)

    When Herod Met Jesus: Curiosity Without Commitment (Luke 23:6–12)
    Dec 15 2025
    I can’t remember exactly when it was—probably in my late teens or early college years—that I watched The Last Temptation of Christ by Martin Scorsese. I don’t recall a single scene from it, which tells you how little lasting value it had. The movie opens with a disclaimer: “This film is not based on the Gospels, but upon a fictional exploration of the eternal spiritual conflict.” In other words, it is openly blasphemous. When Herod met Jesus, he displayed the same kind of shallow fascination—interest without repentance, curiosity without commitment. I mention this because it illustrates something that has been happening for 2,000 years: people are fascinated with Jesus. • Martin Scorsese made the movie because he was fascinated with Jesus• The novel it’s based on—even more fictional—was written by Nikos Kazantzakis, who was fascinated with Jesus• The film succeeded at the box office because the public is fascinated with Jesus But this fascination is superficial. These individuals have one thing in common: they want Jesus only for curiosity, amusement, or entertainment—not to bow before Him as Lord. If they did, they wouldn’t create or consume something that blasphemes Him. This shallow fascination is nothing new. Table of contentsThe Biblical Context of Luke 23:6–12Herod’s Long-Standing Curiosity About JesusLesson One: Curiosity Is Not CommitmentLesson Two: The Silence of Christ Is JudgmentMockery, Contempt, and Tragic IronyLesson Three: Our Expectations Shape Our ExperienceLesson Four: Jesus Is Missed by Those Looking for the Wrong ThingsConclusion: What Will We Do With Jesus? Watch or listen to the full sermon below. https://youtu.be/Gg9b016x9J8 The Biblical Context of Luke 23:6–12 As we work through Luke’s Gospel verse by verse, we encounter another example of fascination without faith: Herod Antipas. Herod had:• Heard the reports about Jesus• Seen how people flocked to Him• Known that the name “Jesus of Nazareth” stirred excitement, interest, and even fear Luke tells us that Herod had wanted to see Jesus for a long time—but not to repent, believe, or obey. He wanted to see a miracle and be entertained. Before Jesus’s crucifixion, He endured six trials—three Jewish and three Roman. After being examined by Annas, Caiaphas, and the Sanhedrin, Jesus was brought before Pontius Pilate. Although Pilate repeatedly declared Jesus innocent (Luke 23:4, 14–15, 22), he lacked the courage to release Him. Looking for a way out, Pilate discovered Jesus was from Galilee and sent Him to Herod Antipas, who had jurisdiction there and happened to be in Jerusalem for Passover. Herod’s Long-Standing Curiosity About Jesus This wasn’t a sudden interest. Luke 9:9 tells us: “John I beheaded, but who is this about whom I hear such things?” And he sought to see Him. That statement occurred two to three years earlier. Herod had been waiting a long time for this moment. When Jesus finally stood before him, Luke writes: “When Herod saw Jesus, he was very glad, for he had long desired to see Him… and he was hoping to see some sign done by Him” (Luke 23:8). Herod was exceedingly glad—but for the wrong reason. He wanted a miracle on demand. Lesson One: Curiosity Is Not Commitment Herod represents those who seek entertainment rather than encounter Jesus. He wasn’t spiritually hungry; he wanted a spectacle. He treated Jesus like a court jester rather than the Judge of all the earth—like a street magician rather than the King of kings. Herod didn’t want:• Salvation• Conviction• Repentance• Submission• Worship This passage teaches an essential truth: Curiosity about Jesus is not the same as commitment to Jesus. There are people like Herod in every generation:• They enjoy church but avoid repentance• They admire Jesus’ teachings but resist His lordship• They appreciate Christian culture but reject Christian obedience This is especially evident in ultra-charismatic movements where the hunger is not for Scripture, but for the next miracle, prophecy, or emotional high. It’s just another way of wanting a Jesus who performs. Lesson Two: The Silence of Christ Is Judgment Luke 23:9 says: “He questioned Him at some length, but He made no answer.” Jesus spoke to Pilate.Jesus spoke to the Sanhedrin.Jesus spoke to sinners and seekers. But before Herod, He was silent. This silence wasn’t weakness—it was judgment. Herod had rejected John the Baptist, the forerunner of Christ. Having rejected the messenger, he now faced the Messiah—and Christ refused to play along. When people repeatedly ignore God’s voice:• Consciences become numb• Scripture loses its force• Hearts grow calloused If God’s Word convicts you, respond. His voice is mercy. His silence is judgment. Mockery, Contempt, and Tragic Irony Luke 23:11 records Herod’s response: “Herod with his soldiers treated Him with contempt and mocked Him. Then, arraying Him in splendid ...
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  • Jesus on Trial Before Pilate (Luke 23:1–5) | Expository Sermon & Video

    Jesus on Trial Before Pilate (Luke 23:1–5) | Expository Sermon & Video
    Dec 8 2025
    In 1996, during the Summer Olympics in Atlanta, security guard Richard Jewell spotted a suspicious backpack beneath a stadium bench. He immediately began evacuating the area, rightly suspecting it was a bomb, and because of his quick actions, lives were saved when the device exploded. For a brief window of time, he was hailed a hero. But almost overnight, everything changed. The media needed a villain, the FBI needed a suspect, and despite a lack of evidence, Richard Jewell became the target. His name was slandered, his life scrutinized, and though eventually proven innocent, the damage could never be undone. Why begin here? Because Jewell’s story exposes something unsettling about the human heart: When sin dominates, truth becomes expendable — and the innocent can be condemned if it suits someone’s agenda. If this can happen in modern America—with due process, lawyers, cameras, and judges—how much more easily could it happen in ancient Israel? And that is exactly what unfolds in Luke 23:1–5, where Jesus Christ endures the greatest miscarriage of justice in history. Table of contentsThe Road to Pilate: A Chain of Unjust TrialsThe Leaders Change Their Accusations (Luke 23:2)Lesson One: Trust in God Produces Composure in TrialsApplicationLesson Two: The Innocent One Suffered for the GuiltyLesson Three: Jesus Isn’t on Trial — We AreConclusion https://youtu.be/8Q4gF_iWcX4 The Road to Pilate: A Chain of Unjust Trials Jesus had already endured three Jewish trials—illegal, contradictory, and fueled by hatred rather than truth. The Sanhedrin wanted to condemn Him for blasphemy, but they lacked the authority to execute Him. Rome alone could issue a death sentence. So the religious leaders marched Jesus to Pilate (Luke 23:1), shifting Him from a religious courtroom to a political one. Luke emphasizes that “the whole company of them” went together — Pharisees, Sadducees, elders, scribes — groups who could agree on almost nothing except this: They wanted Jesus dead. Hatred unites people who otherwise disagree. Even today, individuals who cannot get along suddenly find common ground when they share a common enemy. The Leaders Change Their Accusations (Luke 23:2) Instead of accusing Jesus of blasphemy — the charge they used in His Jewish trials — they bring three political accusations to Pilate: “He misleads our nation.” “He forbids us to pay taxes to Caesar.” “He claims to be Christ, a king.” Why this shift? Because Pilate doesn’t care about Jewish theology. He does care about threats to Caesar. They mix a little truth (Jesus is the Christ) with lies (that He opposed taxes or stirred rebellion). This is how deception works most effectively — truth twisted into a weapon. Pilate ignores the first two accusations and asks the only political question that matters: “Are You the King of the Jews?” (Luke 23:3) Jesus answers with sovereign calm: “You have said so.” Lesson One: Trust in God Produces Composure in Trials During gas chamber training in the military, you’re handed your gas mask, shown how to fit it securely, and then you stand in a long line leading to a small brick building filled with CS gas, which is super-strong tear gas. While waiting, you see other soldiers leaving the back of the building without masks, coughing, choking, and struggling to see. When you first step inside, you feel the gas burning exposed parts of your body, like the back of your neck and wrists, but you can breathe normally. Everyone knows what’s coming—that they'll have to take off their gas masks—and everyone believes the same lie: “I will just hold my breath as long as I can so I don’t breathe in much of the gas.” When it’s your turn, you stand in front of the soldier who instructs you to remove your mask. You take a deep breath, remove the mask, and then the gas begins burning your eyes and entering your mouth and nostrils. You try to hold your breath, but the soldier asks questions, and as you answer, you inhale the gas, triggering coughing and more inhalation, which leads to even more coughing. Once the soldier is convinced you’ve inhaled enough gas, you are allowed to leave out the back of the building. This training is very effective and meant to teach one important lesson: you can trust your equipment. If you're in battle and a cloud of poisonous gas surrounds you, you’ll be able to breathe without fear. Without this training, facing gas in the chaos of battle might cause you to panic—and perhaps die. A similar thing happens with firefighters. They can walk into the chaos of a burning building and remain composed, not because danger is absent, but because they trust their equipment. Likewise, Jesus walks into the furnace of injustice with supernatural calm. Though beaten, mocked, blindfolded, and falsely accused, He answers with measured confidence. Why? “He continued entrusting Himself to Him who judges justly.” — 1 Peter 2:23 Jesus didn’t panic...
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