Category Archives: Old Testament
“It’s All Good!”
Amos 6:1-14
This is our eleventh study in the little prophesy of Amos. When we were winding down our study of Romans I began praying about what book of the Bible I would study next. I was reading and praying, reading and … Continue reading
Worship That Pleases God
Amos 5:18-27
The First Church of Holiness met each Sunday at The Sanctified Sanctuary. People came from near and far, all across the city, to be a part of the most talked about worship going on. Their music was heavenly. It was … Continue reading
“Seek Me and Live!”
Amos 5:1-17
The people who had gathered at the steps of the king’s sanctuary had no idea that they had come to hear their funeral sermon. They were under the impression that everything was going well. The economy was booming. The military … Continue reading
Pain and the Presence of God
Amos 4:6-13
Last week we began our study of Amos 4, but we didn’t cover the second half of the chapter so that we could devote our full attention to those verses this morning. I want us to use our Scripture this … Continue reading
“Prepare To Meet Your God!”
Amos 4:1-13
As you read through the Bible you will find people who unexpectedly met God and they never forgot that moment for the rest of their lives. I can only imagine what it would be like to suddenly be summoned by … Continue reading
No Greater Love. No Greater Responsibility.
Amos 3:1-5
All of the cheering and shouting that minutes earlier could be heard all over Bethel, at the king’s sanctuary, had suddenly been transformed into utter silence. Absolute stunned silence. Slowing, one by one, those who had been enthusiastically standing in … Continue reading
“Uh Oh!”
Amos 2:4-16
The prophet Amos arrived in Bethel, at the king’s temple, and began his sermon. It was not a “feel good” sermon although it probably did make the people of Israel feel really good as they heard about the judgment that … Continue reading
“Are We Our Brother’s Keeper?”
Amos 1:9-2:3
There is a tragic story in Genesis 4 about two brothers, Cain and Abel. We are all too familiar with sibling rivalry, but Cain went way too far. Cain got mad because God looked with favor upon Abel’s offering, but … Continue reading
“Go Get ‘Em Lord!”
Amos 1:2-8
The man from the sticks showed up on the steps of the temple in Bethel and began handing out flyers announcing an open air revival. He handed out flyers to those who passed by, nodded, and said, “Yall come!” He … Continue reading
Amos: A Common Man With An Uncommon Message
Today, we are going to begin a new study on the life and times of a man named Amos. I would venture to guess that many of you have never heard of Amos. By most people’s measuring stick he was … Continue reading