Sermons from November 2018

Sermons from November 2018

Resentment or Repentance? (Amos 6:8-14)

Major destruction coming God abhors the violent oppression of the poor. Because of this He is going to utterly devastate the nation of Israel. There will be so much death that extended family members will have to bury their whole family because there will be no one left. Literally entire households will die in the coming judgment. Resentment instead of repentance The people are going to react to the judgment by refusing to mention God’s name. Even though God has…

Coveting Leads to Ingratitude (Exodus 20:17)

The purpose of God’s Law All of creation has been created to show forth the nature of God (Romans 1:18-20.) As such the natural world operates according to God’s decree and law. In the same vein, the Law that He has given to us reflects His nature. His Law shows us not just what is pleasing in His sight but what is in our best interest. Like a doctor who tells his patient not to eat certain foods for his…

Do You Care? (Amos 6:1-7)

All are guilty Amos is from Judah and has been addressing the sins of Israel. He now includes Zion (Jerusalem), the capital of Judah, in his judgment. He is showing several things, one, Israel is not the only one guilty; his own nation is guilty. Secondly, he is speaking out against those in Judah who are refusing to join him in speaking out against the sins happening around them. The certainty of judgment Jerusalem and Samaria were heaving fortified cities…

“Christians” in Hell (Amos 5:21-27)

Amos once again attacks their religious observances. God hates their religious services In what seems to be an illogical series of statements God says how much He hates and despises all of their religious services. He goes into great detail about the things He hates. He hates their holy days and worship services. He hates their sacrifices and offerings. He hates their songs and music. It is very clear that God does not approve of any of their religious observances.…