Sam's Sunday Sermons

The Prophet expresses the truth that God will be exalted in all Creation. Even the judgment of Israel is a witness of the who God is and furthers His revelation to all mankind.

Pastor Sam looks at Micah's hope in the midst of "spiritual loneliness" found in waiting upon the ever-faithful Lord.

We find in the concluding scenes of Micah an invitation to turn back to the Lord. Pastor Sam suggests some ways in which we might have harbored subtle rebellion in our hearts.

Micah responds to the implication of the Lord being "un-indictable". His repentant response builds upon the context of Balaam and illustrates the insufficiency of anything we might seek to appease the Lord with and highlights the value and sufficiency of faith in the Lord.

God sets the stage for an unconventional legal drama and calls to witness Creation. The examples highlight the long-standing history of God's faithfulness.

The Lord discusses the remnant of Israel and their position and usefulness for His glory in the world. Further, God speaks to Israel and His people in all times, about the removal of anything that might represent a misplaced trust. This has implications for the believer and the non-believer alike.

Micah continues with hopeful prophecy regarding the victorious Shepherd. Pastor Sam links the Old and New Testaments together to fill out the significance of Micah's words.

Pastor Sam explores the biblical promise that a Ruler will be born in Bethlehem.

Pastor Sam continues through the dual intention of Micah 4.

Pastor Sam continues looking at the prophetic promises of hope to Israel and in the future for the believer.

The Prophet turns a corner and leaves behind the condemnations of Israel and focuses on the hope of restoration and eventual enthronement of Jesus.

Pastor Sam continues exploring God's rebuke of the leaders of Israel through the prophet Micah. Prophets and priests being the focus this week as we see these prefiguring the Faith and True fulfilled in Jesus Christ.

Pastor Sam looks at the hope we find in the resurrection and the assurance our salvation and future hope because Jesus ever lives!

Micah shifts focus to the judges of Israel. They are condemned for their perversion of judgment. Pastor Sam discusses the historical context and the idea that the principles of God's Word are right and true because of the nature of God. His actions, words and attributes are perfect!

Pastor Sam looks at the rebuke of Micah against Jacob, who is near the Lord in word but far from Him in heart. We see parallels for the Church today as many profess faith, but deny the Gospel in life.

Micah shifts from the sins of the Nation to the sins of the individual. In particular, the people had grown in covetousness, which is idolatry.

Pastor Sam concludes chapter 1 with two applications relevant to our faith today.

We find that the prophetic announcement of judgment is a reminder of God's sovereign providence, His faithful "preaching of the gospel" throughout history and the provision of atoning sacrifice in Jesus Christ.

Pastor Sam introduces Micah with historical context of the two Kingdoms represented by Samaria and Jerusalem. He notes the clear Gospel connections furthering our hope found in Jesus.

Pastor Sam discusses the motivation for Christian obedience in contrast to the motivations other outside of relationship with Jesus might have.

Biblical obedience is often an uncomfortable topic. Very often it spirals into mere moralism or even legalism. Pastor Sam introduces the topic by examining how faith and obedience are intertwined.

In this conclusion to the epistle of 2 Timothy, Pastor Sam reviews the common threads of the book and how they are woven into the redemptive tapestry of the Gospel.

Pastor Sam uses the example of Demas as a cautionary tale. Paul also discusses the restoration and usefulness of Mark, serving as an example of the Lord's faithfulness to us in spite of our failures. In addition, we are encouraged to see the Lord's faithfulness in every circumstance and the surety of our salvation in Jesus.

Pastor Sam continues looking at the disciples charge in 2 Timothy 4. We see the need to be watchful, to endure hardship, serve in evangelism and fulfil the ministry the Lord calls us to.

Pastor Sam reminds us that the charge given to Timothy in 2 Timothy 4:1 is not only for pastors but is a charge for all disciples. The potential for false teachers and rejection of truth is age old and thus this charge just as important now as the day it was written!