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A Prophet For Today
Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Jul 9, 2022 (message contributor)
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1. The Prophet From Tekoa
Contributed on Jul 9, 2022
Amos 1:1-2; 7:10-17 shows us a call to speak for God.
Scripture Today I am beginning a study in the book of Amos in a sermon series I am calling, “A Prophet for Today.” I hope that we shall see how relevant this prophet of God is for us today in a sermon titled, “The Prophet from Tekoa.” Let us read about the prophet from Tekoa in Amos 1:1-2; ...read more
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2. Everyone Equal Before God
Contributed on Aug 12, 2022
Amos 1:3-2:16 shows us that God’s judgment falls on all who sin against him.
Introduction How do you think that the Old Testament prophets delivered their messages from God to the people? Did they just sense God wanting them to say something and so they stood up in the market and start speaking? Was it a sort of a “stream of consciousness” extemporaneous speaking? ...read more
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3. Judgment On God's Elect
Contributed on Sep 8, 2022
Amos 3:1-15 shows us the significance of four divine calls.
Introduction Jonathan Sacks, the former Chief Rabbi of Great Britain, wrote a book in 2009 titled, Future Tense: Jews, Judaism, and Israel in the Twenty-First Century. In the book, he noted, “When it was hard to be a Jew, people stayed Jewish. When it was easy to be a Jew, people stopped being ...read more
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4. How God Views Religion
Contributed on Oct 7, 2022
Amos 4:1-5:17 shows us how God views religion.
Introduction In The Washington Post on February 2, 2018, Bob Smietana wrote an article titled, “For Tom Brady, Football has Become Religion. No, Really.” He noted that Tom Brady, quarterback for the New England Patriots (at that time), is on a spiritual quest. Football has become Brady’s ...read more
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5. The Day Of The Lord
Contributed on Nov 13, 2022
Amos 5:18-27 shows us that nominal religion provides no hope for the present or eternity.
Introduction Commentator Gordon Keddie tells the story of two men who were discussing the whys and wherefores of the biblical “millennium” mentioned in Revelation 20:4. Which of the three classic interpretations of this period was correct? Was it premillennialism, postmillennialism, or ...read more
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6. At Ease In Zion
Contributed on Dec 9, 2022
Amos 6:1-14 shows us the perversions and punishment of people who profess to belong to God.
Introduction The title of this sermon is “At Ease in Zion.” It comes from Amos 6:1a, which states, “Woe to those who are at ease in Zion.” Merriam-Webster’s Collegiate Dictionary defines “ease” as “the state of being comfortable.” So why would Amos pronounce a “woe” on those who are at ease? The ...read more
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7. Five Visions
Contributed on Feb 10, 2023
In Amos 7:1-9; 8:1-9:10, we learn about God's judgment on those who profess allegiance to God.
Introduction Earlier this week, the President of the United States of America gave his State of the Union Address to a joint session of the US Congress. The State of the Union Address generally includes reports on the nation’s budget, economy, agenda, progress, and achievements. At the same ...read more
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8. Days Of Fruit And Wine
Contributed on Mar 10, 2023
In Amos 9:11-15, we learn about glorious promises that await the people of God in the future.
Introduction Eighteen months ago, in September 2021, Marc Lore, former Walmart U.S. eCommerce president, announced a proposed new city that will be called Telosa. Telosa is derived from the Greek word “telos,” which means “purpose.” Telosa is going to be built to have a target population of 5 ...read more