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– click this button to visit our iTunes page, OR“Are We Almost There Yet?”Text: Romans 13:8-14, Romans 12:1-2, Matthew 24:36-44 On this first Sunday of Advent, we are challenged to consider the time–that the return of Christ is imminent. Indeed, it is closer now then when we first believed. The question that is before us is not when Christ will return, but how we…
“The Twelve Prophets #15: Zechariah and the City without Walls”Text: Zechariah 2:1-13 Zechariah uses construction and building imagery to help the returning exiles understand their God-given purpose and ultimate destination. In chapter 2, he paints a picture of an ever-expanding city without walls. Pastor Jon suggests that in this city, it’s not up to us…
“The Twelve Prophets #14: Haggai and a Dream Deferred”Text: Haggai 1:1-2:9 As the exiles beginning to return from captivity, the initial enthusiasm for rebuilding the temple eventually wanes. Haggai attempts to remind the Jews of God’s dreams for them, inspiring them to return to work on the temple. Pastor Jon examines this passage, asking us…
“The Twelve Prophets #13: Habakkuk and Theodicy”Text: Habakkuk 1:1-2:4 (Note: Unfortunately, Sermon #12 on Nahum was not recorded, and so is not included in our podcast) Pastor Jon continues our journey through the Minor Prophets, this week looking at Habakkuk. While we do not always understand the apparent evil in the world around us, Habakkuk…
“The Twelve Prophets #11: Zephaniah and the Remnant”Text: Zephaniah 3:12-20In looking at the prophet Zephaniah, we must also explore the historical events of the day. Pastor Jon looks into the lives of Kings Manasseh, Amon, and Josiah, and the discovery of the scroll in the temple. Zephaniah offers strong condemnations and judgments, but a glimmer…
“The Twelve Prophets #10: Micah and Court”Text: Micah 6:1-8 One of the most familiar passages of Micah (Micah 6:8) is part of an oracle that represents a trial–a court case between God and His people. Pastor Jon explores the format and content of the verses, and then offers some thoughts regarding justice, lovingkindness, and humility.
“The Twelve Prophets #9: Micah and Peace”Text: Micah 4:1-5 We continue our study in the Minor Prophets, turning our attention toward the Southern Kingdom of Judah, with a look at the prophet Micah. Micah looks forward to the Peaceable Kingdom, when weapons will be refashioned as instruments of peace and agriculture. Pastor Jon reminds us…
“The Twelve Prophets #8: Hosea and Taking God for Granted”Text: Hosea 5:15-6:6In our continued journey through the Minor Prophets, Pastor Jon suggests that the Israelites of Hosea 6 had adopted the dangerous practice of taking God (and His grace and forgiveness) for granted. The prevalent belief appears to be that they could live however they…
“The Twelve Prophets #7: Hosea and Faithfulness”Text: Hosea 1-3Continuing on our journey through the Twelve (Minor) Prophets, Pastor Jon looks at Hosea and his relationship with Gomer as a picture of God’s chesed (lovingkindness or extreme faithfulness). Though she did nothing to deserve it, Hosea chose her… and though she did everything to deserve condemnation,…
“The Twelve Prophets #6: Amos and Complacency”Text: Amos 6:1-7This sermon takes a second look at the book of Amos, this time exploring the spiritual complacency that came from the wealth and luxury experienced by the Northern Kingdom of Israel. This spiritual complacency occurs when we center our lives around the things of this world, and…