Sermons on Amos (Page 3)
The Sin of Damascus (Amos 1:2-5)
Amos declares that God’s judgment is coming like a roaring lion. His judgment will cause men to mourn and mountains to melt. God’s coming judgment on Damascus Damascus has crossed the line and God’s judgment is coming. Damascus is the capital of Syria and is used here to reference the nation of Syria. Amos makes it very clear that there is nothing that the Syrians can do to avert God’s judgment. There comes a time when God’s judgment will come…
Introduction to Amos (Amos 1:1; 7:14-15)
This Sunday we start a new study of the book of Amos. Who was Amos? Amos was herdsman who also picked figs. He had no religious pedigree or prominence. He was a country farmer whom God called to preach. His preaching style is simple and to the point. His illustrations are very down to earth and easy to understand. Although he was from Judah his ministry was predominantly in the nation of Israel. When did he preach? Amos preached around…
Church Music
The early church praised Jesus constantly. As we continue our study of the church we now come to the question of what music is acceptable in the worship of God. Music is to be an overflow of the heart There is a pagan concept of music that we see in Amos and Daniel. It is the idea of music being something external that hopefully will change and effect the heart. It is an outside in approach. This is the approach…