The Pillar Church Podcast

Preacher: Dave Cartwright Passage: Amos 8:4-14

Preacher: Derek Buikema Passage: Amos 7:1-8:3

Preacher: Greg Alles Passage: Amos 5:18-6:14 Big Idea: God hates pride, but loves humble justice and righteousness. Sermon Points: God Hates Proud Religion, but Loves Humble Righteousness (5:18-27) God Hates Proud Leadership but Loves Humble Justice (6:1-14)

Preacher: Danny D'Acquisto Passage: Matthew 20:29-34 Big Idea: King Jesus shows compassion to those who approach him w/ humble faith.

Preacher: Dave Cartwright Passage: Amos 5:1-17 Sermon Points: A. Funeral Song (vs 1-3) B. Seek Me and Live (vs 4-5) C. Seek the Lord and Live (vs 6-9) B. Seek Good and Live (vs 10-15) A. Funeral Song (vs 16-17)

Preacher: Greg Alles Passage: Amos 4:4-13 Big Idea: God’s blessing comes only when we repent of our rebellion. Sermon Points: Rebellious Religion (vs 4-6) God’s Judgments to Reform and Bless (vs 6-11) Final Judgment: Prepare To Meet Your God (vs 12-13) Application Points: Beware of Rebellious Religion Return to God when He disciplines you

Preacher: Dave Cartwright Passage: Amos 3:9-4:5 Sermon Points: The Sentencing (Vs 3:9-15) The Culprit (Vs 4:1-5)

Preacher: Greg Alles Passage: Amos 2:6-3:8 Big Idea: God saves people to honor Him with holy lives Sermon Points: God's Saved People Are Dishonoring Him (Vs 2:6-12) God's Promises Punishment (Vs 2:13-16) God's Personal Plea (Vs 3:1-8) Application Points: We Must Take Sin As Seriously As God Does Let's Pursue and Enjoy God's Salvation to the Fullest

Preacher: Greg Alles Passage: Amos 1-2:5

Preacher: Greg Alles Passage: Proverbs 31:10-31 Big Idea: The wise woman is a valuable asset to all around her. Sermon Points: The Wise Woman Benefits Her Husband & Children (Vs. 11-12, 23, 28-29, 31) The Wise Woman Engages in Profitable and Generous Activity (Vs. 13-22, 24-25, 27) The Wise Woman Fears the Lord (Vs. 26, 30) Takeaways: What About Women Who Aren't Wives/Mothers? Let God's Word T...

Preacher: Dave Cartwright Passage: Acts 28:11-31

Preacher: Dave Cartwright Passage: Acts 27:1-28:16

Preacher: Greg Alles Passage: 1 Corinthians 15 Big Idea: Resurrection is essential to Christianity Sermon Points: Resurrection: A Gospel Reminder (Vs 1-11) Resurrection: A Gospel Necessity (Vs 12-34) Resurrection: The Gospel Hope (Vs 35-58) Application Points:  Eternal Life begins with Belief in the Gospel Belief Determines Behavior Behavior Determines Destiny

Preacher: Dave Cartwright Passage: Acts 25:1-26:32 Sermon Points: A Confusing Story (Ch 25:1-27) An Incredible Story (Ch 26:1-23) A Persuasive Story (Ch 26:24-32)

Preacher: Greg Alles Passage: Acts 24:1-27 Big Idea: Injustice is an opportunity to shine gospel light in this dark world Sermon Points: An Unjust Accusation (vs 1-9) A Just Defense and Some Gospel Light (vs 10-21) An Unjust Judge and Judgement (vs 22-27) Application Points: We must not be surprised or embittered by Injustice. We must strive to have a clear conscience in Injustice. We must look fo...

Preacher: Dave Cartwright Passage: Acts 22:30 - 23:35

Preacher: Greg Alles Passage: Acts 21:1-22:30 Big Idea: God’s people do God’s will - no matter what. Sermon Points: God’s People Are Willing to Suffer For God’s Will (21:1-14) Misunderstood for Prioritizing God’s Will to Save the Lost (21:15-26) Defending God’s Will to Save the Lost (21:27-22:29) Unexpected Protection and Gospel Opportunity (22:23-29) Takeaway: We Must Be Clear About God’s Will To...

Preacher: Greg Alles Passage: Acts 20:17-38 Big Idea: Jesus cares for His church through faithful elders. Sermon Points: Faithful Elders Profitably Teach All of God’s Word (vs 18-27) Faithful Elders Care For and Protect Their Church (vs 28-32) Faithful Elders Generously Give of Themselves to Benefit Their Church (vs 33-35)

Preacher: Dave Cartwright Passage: Acts 20:1-16

Preacher: Dave Cartwright Passage: Acts 19:21-41  

Preacher: Dave Cartwright Passage: Acts 18:24-19:20

Preacher: Greg Alles Passage: Acts 18:1-23 Big Idea: God helps us to persevere and fulfill His purpose for our life. Sermon Points: Friendship (vs 1-3) Fruitful Ministry (vs 4-8) Fellowship with God (vs 9-11) Freedom of Religion (vs 12-17) Furlough (vs 18-23)

Preacher: Greg Alles Passage: Acts 17:16-34 Big Idea: Spiritual provocation should lead us to gospel proclamation. Sermon Points: Spiritual Provocation leads to reasoned conversations (vs 16-21) Gospel = True Knowledge of God and His call call to repent (vs 22-33) Gospel beginnings often start small (vs 34) Takeaways Let’s rightly understand and channel “righteous anger.   Understand your audience...

Preacher: Greg Alles Passage: Acts 17:1-15 Big Idea: A reasonable explanation of God’s Word inspires faith in the noble and opposition in the jealous. Sermon Points: Calm Reason vs. Irrational Jealousy (vs 1-8) Noble Reception vs. Militant Jealousy (vs 10-15)  Takeaways: Be Aware of Jealousy’s Destructive Power Beware of Jealousy’s Destructive Power We Must Nobly Share God’s Word 

Preacher: Greg Alles Passage: Acts 16:6-40 Big Idea: Gospel expansion brings joyous welcome and violent expansion. Sermon Points: Divine Direction (vs 6-12) A Warm Gospel Reception (vs 13-15) A Violent (Gospel) Opposition (vs 16-24) A Dramatic Salvation Story (vs 25-34) A Shrewd Response to Injustice (vs 35-40)