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The Prophet Amos Part 19 The War on Pretense  Amos 9:1-10 The final vision which Amos gives is different from all the others. In order to bring this scene into focus, we need to look at how it all began. Don't forget to hit the "Like and Subscribe" for the latest messages.

Examination of a Church Part 3 In every lesson in the next few weeks, you'll be ask a simple question - will you make a prayerful commitment. If this church was given a physical exam today - what do you think the diagnosis would be - healthy - slightly sick - very sick - dying?  When a church ceases to have a heart and ministry for its community, it is on the path towards death. Whenever local chu...

Examination of a Church Part 2 In every lesson in the next few weeks you'll be ask a simple question - will you make a prayerful commitment. If this church was given a physical exam today - what do you think the diagnosis would be - healthy - slightly sick - very sick - dying? The most pervasive and common thread in dying or dead churches, they live or lived for a long time with the past as Hero....

The Prophet Amos Part 18 The Day of the Cults Amos 8:11-14 God's judgments work out in the ordinary and the humdrum. They aren't confined to great supernatural explosions of wrath at the "last day". He is God the Creator and therefore His judgments will be seen within the operations of human and physical nature.  Don't forget to hit the "Like and Subscribe" for the latest messages. Thanks

Examination of a Church Part 1 Sometimes when someone dies, they perform an autopsy to figure out why. We are going to look at some autopsy reports and evaluate where we are and see if we have any symptoms. Are we alive - dead - or sick? Don't forget to hit the "Like and Subscribe" for the latest messages.

Advent 2025 Into the Mess  Who gives Joseph a thought once Christmas is over? The poor carpenter who dreams dreams. But it's his humble willingness to abandon his notions of holiness and embrace the scandalous that allows the miracle of Christ's advent to unfold.  Don't forget to hit the "Like and Subscribe" for the latest messages.

Advent 2025 Here I Am I know how it reads, where Mary officially gives Gabriel her consent. But for me, the "Here I Am" moment that precedes the "yes" is wonderfully significant. I want us to linger over it. We forget that before we can give ourselves away, we need to have coherent selves capable of that giving. We must understand what we are doing.  Don't forget to hit the "Like and Subscribe" fo...

The Prophet Amos Part 17 Autumn of Opportunity Amos 8:1-10 Spring, Summer, Autumn, so runs the gradual process of maturing in the realm of nature, and here, it depicts the ripening of human conduct and character to its full development - either for good or evil. Their religion had utterly failed to alert them to a God of judgment and therefore the fact would spring upon them all unready, when they...

Advent 2025 Confusion  Mary's inner life wasn't a spiritual blank slate. Mary grows up in a faithful Jewish community. We know from the Magnificat that she is well-versed in the Hebrew scriptures. She knows the spiritual history of her people. She recognizes her God as the God of Hannah, of Judith, of Deborah. Yet she is much perplexed. "How can this be?" is her response.   Don't forget to hit the...

The Prophet Amos Part 16 The Man of God  Amos 7:10-17 This is a very interesting part, a personal interview between Amos and an unknown Amaziah the priest of Bethel. This little piece reveals Amos at his courageous best, but more than that, provides us with deep instruction about the nature and function of the man of God, the experiences he may expect to encounter, the resources on which he can dr...

Advent 2025 The God Bearer  We live in an age where nothing is sacred, especially anything religious. o keep the sacred at the center of our lives is a heroic act of defiance. It is an act of rebellion.   During Advent we await the arrival of the Messiah of whom the Hebrew prophets spoke. During Advent we allow the messianic poems and stories to seep deeply into our souls. Today as we begin, let u...

The Poor You Have With You Always  Jesus is quoting from the Old Testament. Does he really mean that will we always have the poor with us or is this an indictment against the current economy. Join us for this engaging discussion. Don't forget to hit the "Like and Subscribe" for the latest messages.

The Prophet Amos Part 15 A Plumb Line  Amos 7:7-9  The prophet saw the Lord standing beside a wall built with a plumb line, with a plumb line in His hand. The intention of the Lord is that this discriminating plumb line should come right into the midst of His people. People who are brought near to God cannot avoid being tested and judged. Never again will the Lord turn the "blind eye" of patient f...

Exorcist in the Synagogue In this thought-provoking Bible teaching, we take an in-depth look at Mark 1:21-28, a powerful account that reveals the authority of Jesus as He enters a synagogue in Capernaum.  As He teaches, His words resonate with a depth and power that astounds the listeners, setting Him apart from the religious leaders of the time.  The story takes a dramatic turn when Jesus confron...

A Day in the Life Join us for a transformative exploration of Mark 1:29-35 as we dive into a "A Day in the Life" of Jesus during the early days of His public ministry.  This session will highlight the fast-paced rhythm of Jesus' ministry, filled with healing, teaching, and profound moments of connection.  As Jesus races from one event to the next, we'll pause to reflect on the significance of each...

The Prophet Amos Part 14 The Sovereign Yahweh As the prophet Amos brings his hearers into the darkest valley of his prophecy and speaks, all falling in ruins around them and upon them, Amos points them upward to a God who is as sovereign to save as to judge. He points to their own status and position as the people of that God. This is their peril as well as their privilege.  Don't forget to hit th...

But What Do You Think? In this engaging teaching from Mathew 16, we delve into the transformative moment when Jesus poses the question to His disciples, "Who do you say that I am?"  This pivotal inquiry invites us to explore whether it's merely an intellectual exercise or a profound personal reflection.  Is it a question of creed, seeking doctrinal affirmation, or a deeper call to confront our liv...

The Way of the Hen In the heartfelt teaching, we explore the powerful metaphor of Jesus as a mother hen longing to gather her chicks, as seen in Luke 13:34.  This image reveals the depths of God's nurturing love and protective nature.  Join us as we discuss: God's Nurturing Heart: How Jesus' desire to care for us reflects His compassionate nature.  Community and Connection:  The importance of gath...

The Widowed Prophet  In this thought-provoking Bible teaching, we delve into the story of the widow who offered her last two coins to the temple treasury (Mark 12:41-44).  While this is poignant act is often interpreted as a call for sacrificial giving, a deeper, prophetic message lies beneath the surface.  This teaching invites us to explore the significance of her offering not merely as a moneta...

The Prophet Amos Part 13 Enemy of the People Amos 6:1-14 These people were sincere in their seeking of God at the shrines, but it was a sincerity out of step with the truth about God. It was sincere belief in a god of their own devising.  Don't forget to hit the "Like" and "Subscribe" button to stay up on our latest teaching.