Art Scott Ministries Presents...Praise and Worship

God inhabits the Praise of His people.  Some Praise God lifting holy hands, some pray and meditate quietly when they offer Praise to God.   We are all different but we all need to Praise God.


Here are 10 Scriptures which offer support in our Praise to God.

Psalm 150

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1 Praise ye the LORD. Praise God in his sanctuary: praise him in the firmament of his power.

2 Praise him for his mighty acts: praise him according to his excellent greatness.

3 Praise him with the sound of the trumpet: praise him with the psaltery and harp.

4 Praise him with the timbrel and dance: praise him with stringed instruments and organs.

5 Praise him upon the loud cymbals: praise him upon the high sounding cymbals.

6 Let every thing that hath breath praise the LORD. Praise ye the LORD.

Psalm 95:6
O come, let us worship and bow down: let us kneel before the LORD our maker.


Exodus 23:25
And ye shall serve the LORD your God, and he shall bless thy bread, and thy water; and I will take sickness away from the midst of thee.


Here are 10 pieces (choral, instrumental, vocal) which offer Praise and Worship to God.....


O God Our Help in Ages Past, St. Anne
Improvisation by Fred Swann at the 

Cathedral of Our Lady of the Angels

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-K_9O_hjnOQ

Old 100th arr. Ralph Vaughan Williams www.thejoyofmusic.org

Organist Diane Bish plays this piece with the West Point Military Band at West Point Military Academy in West Point, New York.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yNbLtiG2dWU&feature=related


Now Thank We All Our God, arr. Virgil Fox, Organist Diane Bish plays this great arrangement at the Roy Thompson Hall of Toronto, Canada.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i5KqahRwNPo&feature=related 



Mormon Tabernacle Choir - Hallelujah, Christmas 2010
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S4BWhvIlFVE 


He is Exalted - Twila Paris
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=keVPL9HfuJ8 


All Hail the Power of Jesus Name - Diane Bish

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZmhseWGQn3o&feature=related

Enigma Variations for Organ "Nimrod" www.thejoyofmusic.org

Praise God with the Organ....

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HQuVC1SeJ7Q&feature=related

Toccata from Symphony No. 5 - Charles Marie Widor
Diane Bish, Organist
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NsGLdM2E3sA&feature=related

Art Scott Ministries Presents...Forgiveness

"Forgiveness for many is not just a light switch you can turn on or off.  For many of us it IS a process, a journey.   Depending on the level of hurt and mistrust, it may take days, weeks, months before a person is able to forgive another for a wrong doing."    Art Scott

"Sometimes when a person is offended, the other person never intended to offend."  Dr. Marlene Hanlon, PhD.


We have all heart the expression "bury the hatchet".   Sometimes is may be very difficult to forgive someone who has hurt us.   The hurt can range from being defrauded financially, emotionally you name it.   When a person chooses to be deceitful and has an affair, when the truth comes out, the rage and anger can be extremely deep and painful.  When we dwell on trying to get even, stay mad and angry, the person we really hurt is ourselves.

When we forgive another, it is for our good and it is a healthy decision.   When we harbor anger, bitterness and wrath, it weighs us down and destroys our spirit.   We should never allow someone else to rob us of God's joy.  

Only by God's grace can we learn to forgive another person and move on.  I have had several people in my life reference the word "karma" or "what goes around comes around".   All I know is that God keeps great accounting ledgers and it is best to leave vengeance / getting even up to God the Almighty.   I have seen God bless people who were harmed and I have witnesses in my lifetime people whose hearts are evil have the literal wrath of God on their life.

Here are 7 scriptures which deal with FORGIVENESS

Psalm 103:8-12 The LORD is merciful and gracious, slow to anger and abounding in steadfast love. He will not always chide, nor will he keep his anger forever. He does not deal with us according to our sins, nor repay us according to our iniquities. For as high as the heavens are above the earth, so great is his steadfast love toward those who fear him; as far as the east is from the west, so far does he remove our transgressions from us.

Isaiah 1:18  Come now, let us reason together, says the LORD: though your sins are like scarlet, they shall be as white as snow; though they are red like crimson, they shall become like wool.

Isaiah 55:6-7  Seek the LORD while he may be found; call upon him while he is near; let the wicked forsake his way, and the unrighteous man his thoughts; let him return to the LORD, that he may have compassion on him, and to our God, for he will abundantly pardon.

Luke 23:43   Therefore I tell you, her sins, which are many, are forgiven—for she loved much. But he who is forgiven little, loves little.” And he said to her, “Your sins are forgiven.” 

Luke 7:47-48   Therefore I tell you, her sins, which are many, are forgiven—for she loved much. But he who is forgiven little, loves little.” And he said to her, “Your sins are forgiven."

John 4:13-14   Jesus said to her, “Everyone who drinks of this water will be thirsty again, but whoever drinks of the water that I will give him will never be thirsty again. The water that I will give him will become in him a spring of water welling up to eternal life.” (Jesus speaking to the woman at the well)

Ephesians 4:31-32  Let all bitterness and wrath and anger and clamor and slander be put away from you, along with all malice. Be kind to one another, tenderhearted, forgiving one another, as God in Christ forgave you.

Here are 6 great music pieces which support the idea of FORGIVENESS

"Because He Lives" - The Gaither Vocal Band (Serbian)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Be3EnlkYhzE&feature=related

"Forgive And Forget" - Mississippi Mass Choir

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8CrYzHfW4bU

Please Forgive Me - The Crabb Family Live at Brooklyn Tabernacle 
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ugas-qLaSi8

"The Power of the Cross" -  Keith & Kristyn Getty "The Power of the Cross"
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ubGCISQQ7Zo&feature=fvst

"Grace Like Rain" - Todd Agnew
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zcGJb-mPMmg


Grace Greater Than all our Sin
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uBWAzh4SvYQ&feature=related


A supportive prayer....

God teach us how to forgive others when we have been hurt.   Give us the grace to not only forgive but to lovingly move on with our lives and trust you to take care of the rest.   Amen

Art Scott Ministries Presents...Prayer

The late Dr. Jerry Falwell used to say  "Nothing of eternal value can be accomplished in the life of a Christian apart from PRAYER."   What is it that you are going through today?   A job change, a relationship gone sour, a business which is failing, mental turmoil.   No matter what your experiencing, you can prayer and talk to God.   He will hear and answer your prayers.  

The great evangelist Chuck Milhuff spoke years ago in a chapel service at Liberty University where he reminded everyone present that God is real, He is omnipresent.   Pastor Milhuff opened up a folding chair next to the podium and told us "God is just as real as this folding chair".   He went on to say when you sit down for a meal, set an extra place for God because He is there.    The hymnwriter penned the words so aptly when he wrote "oh what needless pain we bare all because we do not carry everything to God in prayer."

Here are 9 scriptures that support our Journey of PRAYER.


Matthew 6:9-13

Our Father in heaven,

hallowed be your name.

Your kingdom come,

your will be done,

on earth as it is in heaven.

Give us this day our daily bread,

and forgive us our debts,

as we also have forgiven our debtors.

And lead us not into temptation,

but deliver us from evil.

“Again I say to you that if two of you agree on earth concerning anything that they ask, it will be done for them by My Father in heaven. For where two or three are gathered together in My name, I am there in the midst of them.”. Matthew 18: 19-20(NKJV) 

Be earnest and unwearied and steadfast in your prayer [life], being [both] alert and intent in [your praying] with thanksgiving.Colossians 4: 2

Be unceasing in prayer [praying perseveringly] 1 Thessalonians 5: 17

And it shall be that before they call I will answer; and while they are yet speaking I will hear Isaiah 65: 24

But I tell you, Love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you. Matthew 5: 44

I desire therefore that in every place men should pray, without anger or quarreling or resentment or doubt [in their minds], lifting up holy hands. 1 Timothy 2: 8

Evening and morning and at noon will I utter my complaint and moan and sigh, and He will hear my voice. Psalm 55: 17

So too the [Holy] Spirit comes to our aid and bears us up in our weakness; for we do not know what prayer to offer nor how to offer it worthily as we ought, but the Spirit Himself goes to meet our supplication and pleads in our behalf with unspeakable yearnings and groanings too deep for utterance. Romans 8: 26

ALSO [Jesus] told them a parable to the effect that they ought always to pray and not to turn coward (faint, lose heart, and give up). Luke 18: 1

    For this reason I am telling you, whatever you ask for in prayer, believe     (trust and be confident) that it is granted to you, and you will [get it]. Mark 11: 24

Here are 5 dynamic pieces of music which convey Courage and Faith in God

The Lord's Prayer
Charlotte Church

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dU_MceRvh2U

I Go the Rock

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_dX7RFbFdhg&feature=related 

Dottie Rambo Home-Going-9

 I Need You Once Again

The Brooklyn Tabernacle Choir

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1MLlqaGqARw&feature=related 

I Bowed on my Knees

Gaither Vocal Band

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QuN9da5fpfg&feature=related 

Sweet Hour of Prayer

Sweet hour of prayer. Acappella by Vmsix

 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JlK6wBOcdBs&feature=related

A Prayer......

God, teach us to pray.   May we come to you first with all our needs, worries and concerns.   You own the entire universe. There is nothing too hard for you.   In the name of Jesus, Amen.

Art Scott Ministries Presents...Courage and Faith in God

Many times in life we are faced with stress.   It could be financial, relationships, family related.  Stress and overcoming stress takes faith and courage in God.   Giving God control over our fears takes fortitude and trust.   Bill Gothard, founder of Basic Youth Conflicts once said "Worrying is taking responsibilities God never intended for us to have".

Here are 5 scriptures that support Courage and trusting God for the future.

Jeremiah 33:3

King James Version (KJV)

Call unto me, and I will answer thee, and show thee great and mighty things, which thou knowest not.

Joshua 1:9
Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be terrified; do not be discouraged, for the LORD your God will be with you wherever you go."

Psalm 27:14 
Wait for the LORD; be strong and take heart and wait for the LORD.

Isaiah 43:1 
But now, this is what the LORD says— he who created you, O Jacob, he who formed you, O Israel: "Fear not, for I have redeemed you; I have summoned you by name; you are mine.

1 Corinthians 16:13
Be on your guard; stand firm in the faith; be men of courage; be strong.

Here are 5 dynamic pieces of music which convey Courage and Faith in God

A Mighty Fortress is our God

Steve Green

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NRJHKzU_t1M&feature=related 

God of Our Fathers

USNA Pipe Organ, "God of Our Fathers", Ty Thompson

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xc3ZohTViZ8 

Lead On O King Eternal

Lead On O King Eternal arr. Diane Bish

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=daWWkh7WSqE 

He Holds the Keys

Steve Green

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hyVIzX1AGMc 

Praise to the Lord, The Almighty, The King of Creation

Praise to the Lord arr. Diane Bish www.thejoyofmusic.org

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iHe6RINiW2k&feature=related 

A Prayer......

God give us the courage to face today and tomorrow.   Help us to trust you and realize your power is supreme, all we need to do is let go and trust you.    With you by our side, we can face any obstacle.  Amen.

Art Scott Ministries Presents...Hope & Healing

Hope & Healing

Many times in this life we feel hopeless.  You may even want to end it all.   Through Faith in God and His promises, we do have HOPE and HEALING.

No matter what you have experienced in your life, Jesus can help you heal and move forward.

Here are 5 verses of Scripture that convey HOPE and HEALING.

Acts 3:16 NIV

By faith in the name of Jesus, this man whom you see and know was made strong. It is Jesus' name and the faith that comes through him that has given this complete healing to him, as you can all see.

Psalm 23

A Psalm of David

1 The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want.
2 He maketh me to lie down in green pastures: he leadeth me beside the still waters.
3 He restoreth my soul: he leadeth me in the paths of righteousness for his name's sake.
4 Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil: for thou art with me; thy rod and thy staff they comfort me.
5 Thou preparest a table before me in the presence of mine enemies: thou anointest my head with oil; my cup runneth over.
6 Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life: and I will dwell in the house of the Lord for ever.

John 1:16 NIV

From the fullness of his grace we have all received one blessing after another.

Jeremiah 33:6 NIV

" 'Nevertheless, I will bring health and healing to it; I will heal my people and will let them enjoy abundant peace and security.

2 Corinthians 1:10 NIV

He has delivered us from such a deadly peril, and he will deliver us. On him we have set our hopethat he will continue to deliver us

Here are 5 dynamic pieces of music which convey HOPE and HEALING.


It is Well with my Soul
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LF_OBKYhu-s
(Christy Sutherland / Crystal Cathedral Choir)

Praise the Lord
(Chris Christian)   http://icd9cm.chrisendres.com/index.php

Marvelous Grace of our Loving Lord
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-h9-uc37PAE

Great is they Faithfullness
(Crystal Cathedral / Choir and Congregation)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SVC--Ghs0Ec

The Majesty and Glory of Your Name
(Sandi Patty)  http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cnRO8m8Yikw

A Prayer......

God help us to look upward to you, as you are the author and finisher of our faith.   Help us to trust you for all our needs - spiritual, emotional, relational.   In the name of the Father, the Son and the Holy Spirit.  Amen.