Sermons from June 2024
Justice and Righteousness (Amos)
Amos Twelve Minor Prophets With Major Life Lessons (Series) Historical setting: Before Amos began prophesying for the Lord, he had been one of the shepherds of Tekoa, in the hill country of Judah. The Northern Kingdom of Israel, to whom Amos’ message was directed, was at the pinnacle of its power. The rich enjoyed an indulgent lifestyle, while the poor became targets, for exploitation. Chapters 1-2 Amos accuses the nations surrounding Israel. Then Amos accuses Israel in much stronger way…
God Restores (Joel)
Joel 1:1-3:21 Twelve Minor Prophets With Major Life Lessons (Series) Historical setting: Six of the minor Prophets minister to Judah. Obadiah, Joel, Micah, Nahum, Zephaniah, Habakkuk. Joel was most likely written during the time of Ezra and Nehemiah after coming home from exile. Joel quotes from 8 other Old Testament Books. The Day of the Lord When God confronts evil and saves. Two Parallel Poems: 1) Joel 1:1-20 -PAST Day Locus swarm Egypt/Israel People called to repentance Joel repents…
God Is Faithful (Hosea)
Hosea : Twelve Minor Prophets With Major Life Lessons (Series) Historical setting: Hosea lived in the Northern Kingdom of Israel, about 200 years after they had separated from Judah in the South. Hosea spoke for the Lord during the reign of Jeroboam 2nd, one of Israel’s most wicked kings. (1 Kings 12) The Lord tells Hosea that the Assyrian Empire will soon destroy Israel. (2 Kings 14-17) This book is split into 3 main sections. (1-3;4-11,12-14) Hosea 1-3: Hosea is…
Lost and Found
Luke 15:1-7 Introduction: In God’s Kingdom, God is always searching for the Lost. Examples of lost “items” in our lives. Luke 15:1-2: “Now the tax collectors and sinners were all gathering around to hear Jesus. 2 But the Pharisees and teachers of the law muttered, “This man welcomes sinners and eats with them.” Who were the real listeners? How do people open their ears to hear and obey Jesus? Luke 15:3: “Then Jesus told them this parable:” (Parables are Realistic…
