Dr. Jeff Stott

When it comes to the Lord’s Supper there are several reactions toward it. For some, it is a dreary religious ritual.  The few times I went to church as a child and even after I was saved as a teenager, I considered the Lord’s Supper as an uninspiring church activity. When I walked into the church and saw the Lord’s Supper table set up my first thought was, “Oh no! The church service is going to be longer and I have to sit through this boring activity.” I hope that doesn’t describe you, but if it does, I hope the following truths will help remove the boredom and replace it with enthusiasm along with a deeper understanding of the significance of the Lord’s Supper. Read the rest of this entry »

Dr. Jeff Stott

Did you know you were made by God with a purpose in mind? You were created for a unique ministry. You were designed and put together in such a way that you would be the perfect person to minister and bless in that situation, at that time, and in that place. Ephesians 2:10 says, “For we are God’s workmanship, created in Christ Jesus to do good works, which God prepared in advance for us to do.” You are God’s workmanship. He created you with a unique personality, a giftedness, and a passion to serve Him in special ways that only you can do.

But how can you know what you have been designed and created to do? God’s Word gives you the direction you need. To help you identify your uniqueness in ministry, it is helpful to use the D.E.S.I.G.N. approach in identifying the different ingredients that, when combined, provide you with information regarding God’s purpose for your life and ministry. Read the rest of this entry »

Five Foundational Truths For Every Couple

Dr. Jeff Stott

She was sitting in my office crying with her face buried in her hands and he was staring at the floor not knowing what to say. It was their first session of premarital counseling. Denise and John had been referred to me by a couple in the church. When asked if they were Christians, she said “yes,” and he said “no.” I then asked if they were living together, and that’s when she broke down. The Spirit of God had been convicting her for some time about their lifestyle. When I asked about it, the conviction and guilt poured over Denise in a flood of embarrassment and shame. Denise was being convicted about living with her fiancé. At the same time God had been working on John regarding his own personal relationship with the Lord. After some discussion, I asked John if he wanted to receive Jesus Christ as the Lord of his life. He did. I then suggested one of them move out of the house and that they reserve any physical intimacy for the wedding day. They did. From that day on, both Denise and John began to apply what the Bible teaches about marriage. They are now both highly involved servants in the church and a great testimony that God’s way is the best way. Read the rest of this entry »

Dr. Jeff Stott

The Definition of Baptism

Christian baptism is the immersion of a believer in water in the name of the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit. It is an act of obedience symbolizing the believer’s faith in a crucified, buried, and risen Savior, the believer’s death to sin, the burial of the old life, and the resurrection to walk in newness of life in Christ. It is a testimony to the believer’s faith in the final resurrection. Read the rest of this entry »