Dr. Steve Stanley has been the pastor at Scholls Community Church since 2004. His ministry focuses on preaching and teaching the whole Word of God to equip believers to do the work of ministry. Prior to coming to Scholls, Pastor Steve served as a senior pastor in Phoenix, AZ. In addition to his pastoral ministry, he has taught Bible, theology, and biblical languages at both college and seminary levels.

God’s call on Pastor Steve’s life started when he was 10 years old. He accepted Christ as his Savior after a children’s ministry on a Wednesday night. His involvement in ministry began when he was a teenager. He began helping in children’s church, and before long he was learning from the leaders in his church to teach and preach. Although he had scholarship offers from universities, he chose to pursue a career in ministry. Pastor Steve took his training seriously, and he holds several degrees. He has a bachelor’s and master’s degree in pastoral Studies, a Master of Theology degree, and a Ph.D. in biblical studies.

Sermons

Be the Light

Good leaders must lead by example. 1 Timothy 1:12-17

The Truth about the Bible

Church leaders must use the Bible in good faith. 1 Timothy 1:5-12

The Truth about Love

The church’s currency is love, which exists only in the truth. 1 Timothy 1:5, 6

The Price Is Right

Truth is central to God’s plan for the church. 1 Timothy 1:3,4

The Man with a Plan

Jesus left His people with people to help them follow His plan. 1 Timothy 1:1, 2

Hope against Hope

Hope in eternity enables us to love like there is no tomorrow. 1 Corinthians 13:13

The Last Days

The last days are closer than we think. 2 Timothy 3:1-5

Easter: He’s Got This

The resurrection of Christ is just the beginning. Revelation 21:1

Oppression Obsession

God limits humanity to bless, not to oppress. Genesis 3:1-7

God-Shaped Vacuum

Human value can only be satisfied by the God of the Bible. Genesis 1:26-28

Reality Chucked

God is the real source of all reality and truth. Genesis 1:1-5

Trust Without Borders 4

Trusting God is a great testimony of what is true. Hebrews 11:32-40

Trust Without Borders 3

Trusting God transforms our view of the temporary. Hebrews 11:17-31

Trust Without Borders 2

Trusting God today pays off big now and even bigger in eternity. Hebrews 11:7-16

Trust Without Borders

God has provided something better for us than this. Hebrews 11:1-6

King of All Truth

Leaving off part of the gospel leaves us with a false gospel. John 18:37; 8:31, 32

Is Nothing Sacred

The sacred is what connects us to God. 2 Timothy 2:21

King of the Future

The King will return to make all things right. John 16:5-11

King of the Present

Our King in heaven is at work today on earth. Luke 1:26-38

A Family Shares

A healthy family shares. Ephesians 3:14-21

The Virtue of Gratitude

Before we can ever be good, we must be grateful. Colossians 2:6, 7

Kingdom Ownership

Jesus Christ is the true owner of everything we have. Home

Lego My Ego

God has chosen to need people. Luke 19:29-40

Please Don’t Waffle 2

Revival and God’s kingdom have the same goal: sharing Christ. Ephesians 6:18-22

Between Two Worlds

Our place in God’s kingdom defines our role in man’s kingdom. Genesis 1:1; 26, 28; 28:12, 17

God’s Present Sacrifice

Revival depends on the presence of God which depends on the sacrifice of Christ. Isaiah 6:1-8; John 1:14; Hebrews 10:19, 20

House of God

The power of heaven comes in the presence of God. 1 John 4:4 (1-6)

In Jesus’ Name

Many physical dangers are rooted in spiritual deceptions. Matthew 6:19, 20; Ephesians 6:10-20

A Humble Proposal

God can use the revival of the church to profoundly improve society. 2 Chronicles 7:14

The Great Grace Giveaway

God never enlightens us purely for our own benefit. Ephesians 3:14-21

Light Therapy

Repentance on our part depends on enlightenment from God. Romans 1:21; Ephesians 1:18

Repaint You Thinner

Revival is the direct result of repentance on our part. Romans 2:4

Why We Need Revival

The work of Christianity is all about redemption. 1 Corinthians 1:30

Get Your Pants on!

True revival requires believers to become seekers of truth. John 16:12-14; 2 Timothy 3:12-17

What Can I Say?

Praise expresses gratitude toward God as the highpoint of worship. Psalm 43; Revelation 19:1-5

Driven to Our Knees

A revival of Worship strengthens a revival of the soul. 1 Peter 5:6-11

Truth or Consequences

Truth is the thing that makes faith real. John 1:14

Father Knows Best

Our Heavenly Father is a great role model for earthly fathers. Matthew 6:9-13

Trusting Faith

Faith forms the foundation for revival. Hebrews 11:6

Does America Have a Prayer?

Prayer is meant to put us in mind of the truth. Exodus 20:1-21

Does Revival Have a Prayer?

Living in prayer promotes living in the presence of Christ. 1 Thessalonians 5:17

Re-Open Today

Revival requires a response. Revelation 3:20

Home of the Brave

Christians must see their government as expressing authority from God. Romans 13:1-7; Acts 5:29

Song Birds and Flowers

We can all find peace in the practical provision of God. Matthew 6:25-34

Recipe for Revival 2

Revival requires honesty. John 3:16-18

Recipe for Revival?

This is a great time to pursue spiritual revival. 2 Peter 1:3-13

Hope Needs Eternal

God accepts things He hates, to accomplish the things He loves. John 21:1-25

The Trustworthy Trust

Believing in Jesus means trusting Jesus to lead. John 20:18-31

A Faith to See Jesus

The Bible offers a life-line to faith in Christ. John 20:31

A Heart to See Jesus

It takes a servant’s heart to really see the heart of Jesus. Mark 10:32-45

Eyes to See Jesus

Jesus will open the eyes of anyone who honestly tries to see Him. Luke 18:31–19:10

What We Learned Videos

Uganda Slideshow 1

Jesus Gives Us a Prayer

Jesus is more than able to relate to any suffering that we might face. Matthew 26:17-47

A King Serves the King

The Bible stands firmly against racism. Genesis 1:26, 27; John 3:16

How Can You Enjoy God?

Enjoying Christ touches everything else involved in living a good life. John 15:1-6; 12-17

Stay Focused

Our best vision sees Christ at the center of everything. Colossians 2:1-7

Next Week, Next Year

Our best vision sees Christ at the center of everything. Colossians 2:1-7

God Still Speaks

God speaks to us with the highest level of certainty in the Bible. 2 Timothy 3:16, 17

Mary Counts Two

When our experience with Jesus fits with God’s explanation of Jesus, then we truly know the presence of God. Luke 2:19

Mary Counts

When our experience with Jesus fits with God’s explanation of Jesus, then we truly know the presence of God. Luke 2:19

Blessings in d’ Skies

Thanksgiving feeds itself. 2 Corinthians 4:15; Psalm 116

Depositing Your Reality Check

You can only really see reality, if you are actually looking for God. Matthew 6:22, 23

The Harder You Work…

We can only put God first by recognizing His ownership of all that we have. Matthew 6:19-24

Better is Best

We can only put God first by investing ourselves in His service. Matthew 25:13-32

God’s First

We can only put God first by making Christ everything. Matthew 6:33 Video before: https://www.wsj.com/articles/bill-barr-gets-religion-11571094063

God’s Embrace

The resurrection of Christ gives us hope by giving us reason to trust. 2 Timothy 3:16, 17

Drink It New

The resurrection of Christ gives us hope to believe in Jesus Christ. Luke 22:15-20

What’s the Word?

The Bible is our best bet for deciding what to believe about God. Genesis 1–3 Conclusions

The New Normal

The new normal: In the darkest hour the light of God’s grace shines on the gift of reconciliation. Genesis 3:20-24

The Curse Is the Worst

The curse challenges the deepest motivations of each gender. Genesis 3:14-19

The Bug Is a Feature

The curse motivates us to deal with broken trust. Genesis 3:14-19

Relational Solutions

Sin disrupts/destroys relationships. Genesis 3:7-13

Forgiveness

Relational Issues

Sin disrupts/destroys relationships. Genesis 3:7-13

Systematic Theology Overview

Uganda Trip Video 2019

Jam Fest Sunday 2019

Christ Transformation

Presuppositions form the basis of our world view. 1 Corinthians 15:3-5

The Death of a Christian

Dying to ourselves is the only path to living in the life of Christ. Romans 6:6

The Death of a Christian

Dying to ourselves is the only path to living in the life of Christ. Romans 6:6

Fishing for Leaders

Good leadership is a huge blessing to a family. Genesis 3:1-7

Not Alone

Family is foundational to human fulfillment. Genesis 2:18-25

True Church

True church is a rare blessing. John 1:14

Help from Above

Both men and women have an infinitely important place in creation. Genesis 2:18-23

I Don’t See What’s Wrong with That

Humans are incapable of determining right and wrong by themselves. Genesis 2:10-17

God Bless Moms

A redeeming God knows how to turn bitterness into blessing. Ruth 1:1-22; 4:11-17

Clay Pots

Every person is a finite expression of the infinite nature of God. Genesis 2:4-9

New Normal

The resurrection of Jesus was the spark that began God’s new creation. John 20:1-18

Saving Institutions

God always establishes sacred institutions for the blessing of His people. Matthew 21:1-17

Rest of the Sabbath, Part 3

It is miraculously refreshing to let God be God. Genesis 2:1-3

Rest of the Sabbath, Part 2

The Christian Sabbath sets us apart for blessing in Christ. Genesis 2:1-3

Rest of the Sabbath, Part 1

The Sabbath Day was the first ritual meant to set God’s people apart for blessing. Genesis 2:1-3

Global Domination

Humans represent God by reflecting His rule on earth. Genesis 1:26-31

Men Are from Mars

Male and Female are both necessary to the image of God. Genesis 1:26, 27

Practicing Christians

The cross is our gateway to reality. 2 Corinthians 3:18

Stubborn Mountains

Faith in God encourages us to be patient with the plan of God. Hebrews 11:13-19, 39, 40

Faith, Hope, and Love

Your changed life should convince you of your changed destiny. Romans 5:1-11

Imago Dei

Every human has infinite value because every human is the image of God. Genesis 1:26-31

Finger Work

It is reasonable to take the creation narrative at its word. Genesis 1:1-25

The First Home Run

There is an eternal, personal Creator God. Genesis 1:1

Both Sides Now

Look both directions. Seek a balanced perspective. Matthew 26:26

Loneliness

The first step away from loneliness is to let God be God. John 14:16-19 Ephesians 5:18-21

Hard to Beat Heart

Christmas is all about the King getting close to His people. 1 Samuel 16:1-13

Fulfilling Faith

Christmas fulfills God’s promise of faith to Abraham. Genesis 15:6

Anticipation

God was planning for Christmas even before the time of Adam. 1 Corinthians 15:22, 45

God, Really

Believing in God is not enough. Mark 12:24-37

Thanksgiving Is Sweet

Gratitude is a necessary expression of maturity. Colossians 2:6, 7

Not Me

It shows you love God when you love the people around you. Luke 10:25-37

Cutting Our Teeth

God uses opposition to further the purposes of His work. Luke 10:1-29

Loss But Not Lost

The point of pain is to point us to Christ. Romans 8

Living Large

The Lord never gives up on what belongs to Him. Matthew 21:33-46

Paper Cuts

Many of Heaven’s biggest feats appear to begin small in our world. Matthew 13:31, 32

Vanity Fairness

God’s justice always supports His grace. Matthew 20:1-16

Credit in Heaven

God’s kingdom offers the fulfillment of a lifetime. Matthew 13:44-46

Cross Purposes

Jesus exemplifies the rarest of all character qualities. Matthew 26; John 16

The King’s Crier

The kingdom of God lives by the word of God. Mark 4:10-20

Ground Work

Humility cultivates a heart receptive to the leading of God. Mark 4:10-20

Seeds of Success

Most people find really good reasons to reject Jesus. Mark 4:1-12

Maturity is a Real Issue

Ephesians 4:11-16; Colossians 1:28

The Real Jesus

God, who knows us best, loves us best. John 3:16

An Amazing Story

The faithful are happy to let God be awesome. Matthew 16:21-27

Cross Upside Down

The cross turns the world upside down. 1 Corinthians 1:17-21

Contract with God

Every Christian has a covenant relationship with Christ. Hebrews 8:1-13

Insider Betting

We experience the power of God’s goodness to the extent that we accept the power of God’s greatness. Psalm 25:10-14

Daditude

Dads practically prove the accountability side of God. Psalm 25

Master of Minions

Moms practically reveal the softer side of God. Psalm 25

Ultimate Bubble Challenge

Faith in Christ rescues us from our bubble to God’s. Colossians 1:24-29

Is Your World Happy?

The longer our perspective, the deeper our happiness. Psalms 1 and 2; Galatians 6:7

Groan Ups

Submission measures the maturity of our faith. Philippians 3:1-3

Fellowship with a Ring

The greatest joy on earth comes from investing in the gospel. Philippians 1:1-7

Cross in the Center

Communion happens at the intersection of equality and community. 1 Corinthians 10:16, 17

Empty Promise

Sometimes the hardest thing to see is the most important thing to believe. John 14, 20

Palms Up

Prayer is the privilege of God’s people to participate in His presence. Acts 2:42

As Good as It Gets

A good marriage grows from trusting submission. Ephesians 5:21

Breaking Good

Followers of Christ take responsibility for following Christ. Acts 2:42

A Graham of Influence

Your community helps define your life. Acts 2:42

Market of Ideas

The point of the apostles’ teaching is to point people toward a relationship with Jesus Christ. Acts 2:42

What’s the Story?

Only by embracing biblical truth will we have anything to offer to the world around us. Acts 2:42

The Connected Life

Relationships are at the heart of the church. Acts 2:42

Word for the Wise

Sermon from:Dr. Steve Stanley
Categories:Colossians, Matthew, Proverbs
On February 4, 2018

To walk with Jesus is to walk in the ways of wisdom. Colossians 1:28; Matthew 11:19; Proverbs 1:1-7

Hope Springs Eternal

We should follow the heart of God toward the needy. James 1:27; Exodus 22:21-22; 23:1-3; John 14:15-18

I Saw the Rebellion

Following Christ requires unfollowing culture. Acts 5:42, 29, 27-29

Love in Layers

Love takes the fear out of following God. Matthew 1:18-25

Hope Springs Eternal

Our hope rests on the promising presence of God. Luke 2:21-38

Virtuous Mary

Faith in Jesus springs from a humble heart. Luke 1:26-56

Thanksgiving Miracle

Thanksgiving is a miracle. Psalm 100; 2 Corinthians 2:14; 4:15

Finding Y

Loyalty to reason leads to loyalty to Christ. Matthew 16:1-12

We Have Reason to Believe

Reason is the reason we have faith in God’s revelation. 1 Corinthians 2:1-16

Phoney Peace

Experiencing God’s peace depends partly on us. Philippians 4:8, 9

Worry Warts

PRAYER has the power to produce PEACE in the midst of problems. Philippians 4:6, 7

A Square Peg

Joy in the Lord should make us less and less grouchy with people. Philippians 4:5

Your Brother Is a Keeper

Our joy in the Lord enables joy within the church. Philippians 4:1-4

Tryin’ to Matter

The one thing I need most to be happy is to seek happiness in the lordship of the Lord. Philippians 4:4

Reflections

The Old Covenant was anchored in tradition; the New Covenant is anchored in transformation. 2 Corinthians 3:12-18

Close, but no Corona

As sheep we can thrive because our Shepherd is good. John 10:10-15

Doorway to Heaven

Every believer in Jesus Christ can have extraordinary life. John 10:7-10

Reality Bank

Healthy self-esteem starts with trusting God. Romans 12:3

A World of Wishful Thinking

The will of God works for now and eternity. Romans 12:2

Join the Side You’re On

True worship aligns our life with the will of God. Romans 12:2

What Are You Thinking?

True worship aligns our thinking with God. Romans 12:2

Wisdom for Fathers and Families

Wise sons imitate wise fathers. Proverbs 4

Losing Your Cool

True worship aligns our thinking with God. Romans 12:2

Present in Christ

Communion is a call to sacrifice. Romans 12:1

What’s in Your Wallet?

Satisfaction with God only comes through serving God. Romans 12:1

Don’t Be Afraid to Fear

Being a mom requires the highest respect. Leviticus 19:1-3

Prevent Truth Decay

Christian worship requires inner conformity to eternal realities. John 4:20-24

Worship Context

Christian worship requires inner conformity to eternal realities. John 4:20-24

Here’s Your Sign

Submission to Christ is a sure sign of saving faith. Philippians 3:1-3

Know News Is Good News

Everything special about Christ is proven by His resurrection. John 11:20-27

Food for Thought

Loving is living according to God’s reality. John 1:14

Privileged Beggars

We have the privilege of representing God to the world. 2 Corinthians 5:20, 21

Effectiveness of a Tennis Ball

Romans 6:1-2; 1 Corinthians 9:22

Wise Believers 1

Acts 17:16-34 Wise Believers 1

Team

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