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Scott Aniol

Scott Aniol, PhD, is the President of G3 Ministries. In addition to his role with G3, Scott is Professor of Pastoral Theology at Grace Bible Theological Seminary in Conway, Arkansas. He lectures around the world in churches, conferences, colleges, and seminaries, and he has authored several books and dozens of articles. You can find more, including publications and speaking itinerary, at www.scottaniol.com. Scott and his wife, Becky, have four children: Caleb, Kate, Christopher, and Caroline.

Scott Aniol

48M

David, a Man After God’s Own Heart

May. 20, 2022

Scripture calls David "a man after God's own heart." This message will explore the qualities and characteristics that led to describing David in this way, including his answer to God's call, his confession of sin, his delight in God's law, and his praise of the Lord.

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How to Identify a True Disciple

Dec. 27, 2023

How do we identify a true disciple of Christ? Scott Aniol explains that a disciple of Christ is identified as someone who is intentionally following Him. This begins with repentant faith, recognizing the need for salvation due to sins committed against a holy God, and placing complete trust in Jesus Christ for salvation. The first question to ask when determining who is a disciple, therefore, is whether they have repented of their sins and put their faith in Jesus Christ. However, true discipleship goes beyond mere belief. A disciple is one who seeks to live out their faith, following the teachings and example of Christ. This includes examining how the individual lives their life, beyond their stated beliefs. A true disciple is not just intellectually accepting gospel truths but actively seeking to follow Christ in every aspect of their life. This transformation and ability to follow Christ can only come from the regenerating power of the Holy Spirit. John 15:8 (NKJV): "By this My Father is glorified, that you bear much fruit; so you will be My disciples."

Scott Aniol

47M

Glorifying and Enjoying God in Your Music

May. 5, 2023

Scripture clearly commands us to sing, but modern culture has influenced many Christians today to conceive of singing as very man-centered. In this message, Scott Aniol will demonstrate from the Psalms how God ordained singing that will bring glory to Him and form believers into daily worshipers who will glorify God and enjoy Him throughout their lives.

Scott Aniol

41M

Faithful Worship in a Pagan Land

Apr. 25, 2025

Psalm 137 vividly portrays the sorrow of Israel in exile, lamenting their lost homeland and the destruction of Jerusalem. It highlights the tension between cultural engagement and maintaining pure worship in a hostile land, drawing parallels to the Church’s status as spiritual exiles today. In this message, Scott Aniol will show how this psalm beautifully illustrates our responsibility as Christians to actively engage in life with those around us—while

Scott Aniol

Correction as Part of Discipleship of Children

Jan. 25, 2024

How can we incorporate correction as an essential part of discipleship for our children? Scott Aniol emphasizes the importance of correcting children when they sin, as part of their discipleship. He believes that it is crucial for children to understand that sinning results in consequences. While punishment can help to prevent severe consequences later in life, it is essential not to do so in anger but with the intention of guiding them. The speaker encourages teaching children about the biblical principle, as stated in Deuteronomy, that obedience leads to blessings while disobedience results in punishments. Correction and punishment are considered elements towards the goal of seeing children grow in maturity and faith in Christ. The forms of punishment should evolve as the child grows older, starting with swift punishment to instill the understanding that sin brings punishment. As they mature, punishment should be accompanied by instruction. Older children, hopefully, will require less physical punishment but will still need guidance to recognize their sinful or unwise actions. The ultimate goal is to help them understand the consequences of their actions and instruct them on how to make godly and wise decisions. Proverbs 13:24 (NKJV): "He who spares his rod hates his son, but he who loves him disciplines him promptly."

Scott Aniol

Why We Let the Little Ones Come to the Service

Jan. 20, 2019

I remember the Sunday driving home from church when Becky said, “Wow, I think I was able to listen to the whole sermon today.” Our kids had finally reached the age where they were able to sit still in our church’s service without needing attention. Now we’ve “started over” with two more children. There is no doubt that welcoming children into the service is difficult for parents, but I am convinced it is the best thing for the children, the parents, and the whole church. Recently, Here’s why we should let them come: “Amazing things happen in us as a congregation when the Word of God washes over us as the Spirit of God works within us. When we hear the Gospel of Jesus Christ preached from the whole canon of Scripture, we are changed, by one degree of glory to the next—this is the work of the Spirit in us ().” Why would we want to take this God-ordained, Bible-prescribed means of grace from our children, especially if they are unregenerate? My children need the preached Word of God just as much as I do, and they need it in the context of the whole Body. Can it be be difficult for moms and dads to hear while caring for a younger child? Absolutely. But even that is transforming. Not only is learning to hear the preached Word important and transformative for the children, working to patiently train children to hear the preached Word is sanctifying for their parents. Are human beings easily distracted? You bet, especially in an increasingly entertainment-minded, fast food society. So maybe forcing myself to engage carefully with the sermon while a toddler fusses across the aisle as her mother sorts through her purse looking for the Fishy crackers is sanctifying for me as well. And maybe my encouraging and reassuring smile to the frantic mother is the Body of Christ at work.

Scott Aniol

44M

Making Disciples through Singing at Home and Corporate Worship

Apr. 27, 2024

One of the most significant tools God has given us for discipleship is singing! Colossians 3:16 commands us to teach and admonish one another with singing, and this is an important but often overlooked means of discipleship in our homes and churches. In this session, Scott Aniol will explain how singing disciples us in unique ways, offering practical suggestions for how your family and church can grow in discipleship through singing.

Panel

63M

COVID-19 - A Christian's Response to this Unfolding Crisis

Mar. 27, 2020

During this time, we should all repent, "that times of refreshing might come in." As Joel reminded us last night, The first of Martin Luther's 95 theses stated that the whole Christian life is a life of repentance. This is what we need now. Here are some of the things we discussed in this webinar: 1. Is live streaming a church service helpful or harmful? 2. What about visiting the sick? Should we? 3. Is it a sin for someone to go to work while sick? 4. What does the Bible say about quarantine? 5. Is this the judgment of God? 6. What about taking the Lord's Supper in the homes? 7. The matter of repentance, especially in times of plague. (I'm not sure this is an actual plague, time will tell. What is clear to me is that the panic is a devastating plaguing pandemic.)

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48M

Q & A Panel Session

Apr. 26, 2025

The sermon explores the idea of family as an economy and emphasizes the importance of teaching children biblical financial principles amidst a materialistic culture. It highlights the significance of incorporating service, generosity, and love into financial practices, advocating for a balanced approach that includes teaching children to both save and give. The speaker also discusses the importance of engaging in community welfare, suggesting practical ways to bless and support the city through local involvement. The sermon underscores the challenges posed by modern media and entertainment, advocating for a family culture that prioritizes community and meaningful activities over isolationist and escapist tendencies. Additionally, it addresses the issue of pornography and media consumption, emphasizing accountability, transparency, and the need for parents to guide their children in these areas. The primacy of preaching is defended with biblical references, highlighting its role in spreading the Christian message and contributing to the spiritual growth of children.

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What Does the Greatest Commandment Mean?

May. 18, 2023

What is the greatest commandment according to Jesus and why is it important? In this video, Scott Aniol discusses the importance of loving God with all our hearts, souls, minds, and strength, which Jesus identifies as the greatest commandment in the New Testament. While knowing the right theology and biblical doctrines is important, it is not enough to make us Christians. We must also have faith and trust in Christ and our affections for God must be involved. This involves finding our ultimate joy and satisfaction in God and not in other sources, which is what we worship and what compels us to live a certain way. Aniol also highlights that simply knowing how God wants us to live will not necessarily compel us to live that way. Many Christians, even pastors, have fallen into sin despite knowing the right information and theology. Their problem was that they found their ultimate joy and satisfaction in sources other than God. Thus, our ultimate aim should be to find delight in God first and foremost, through immersing ourselves in scripture and the regular means of grace that God has given us, such as church attendance and corporate worship on the Lord's Day. Matthew 22:37-38 (NKJV) - "Jesus said to him, 'You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart, with all your soul, and with all your mind.' This is the first and great commandment."

Scott Aniol

52M

Repentance through Singing in Corporate Worship

Oct. 26, 2017

Poetry set to music forms God's people in a holistic way to experience what God desires for them. This is true for repentance just as much as responses more commonly associated with corporate worship such as praise and thanksgiving. When God's people join their voices in corporate songs of repentance, they are shaped to live in a constant awareness of their sin and need of daily cleansing through the blood of Christ.

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Discipleship of the Family

Jan. 12, 2024

Is it our duty as parents to pass on the wonders and teachings of the Lord to our children? In this video, Scott Aniol discusses the importance of discipleship within families and cites Psalm 78, which emphasizes the role of parents, particularly fathers, in passing on the teachings of God to their children. He underscores the dangers of inadvertently hiding God from our children by failing to recognize this responsibility or by trying to do it alone, without the involvement of the local church. Aniol stresses the importance of the intergenerational context of the church in nurturing discipleship. He further highlights the beauty of creating a tradition of faithfulness that is passed down through generations when we take our role as spiritual mentors for our children seriously. He concludes that the ultimate goal as Christian parents is to ensure that our children know, love, and obey God. This, he believes, is best facilitated when fathers acknowledge and act on their responsibility to disciple their children within the context of the local church. Proverbs 22:6 (NKJV): "Train up a child in the way he should go: and when he is old, he will not depart from it."

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