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The Prophets
Contributed by Robert Leroe on Jul 10, 2002 (message contributor)
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1. "The Prophetic Voice"
Contributed on Jul 10, 2002
Being prophetic meant foretelling and forthtelling
“The Prophetic Voice” Pastor Bob Leroe, Cliftondale Congregational Church, Saugus, Massachusetts When I was assigned to a Combat Engineer battalion, I walked over to the Headquarters Company one afternoon and knocked on the door of the Company Commander. I was there to tell him (tactfully) ...read more
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2. "The Shepherd-Prophet" (Amos)
Contributed on Jul 10, 2002
Amos was a compassionate shepherd who cared enough to confront.
"The Shepherd-Prophet" (Amos) Pastor Bob Leroe, Cliftondale Congregational Church, Saugus, Massachusetts Before I tell you about Amos the prophet, let me tell you about the people he was sent to. The time was around 760 years before the birth of Christ, around the time of the founding of Rome, ...read more
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3. "Sound The Trumpet!" (Joel)
Contributed on Jul 10, 2002
Heartfelt-repentance over empty ritual is needed
“Sound the Trumpet!” Pastor Bob Leroe, Cliftondale Congregational Church, Saugus, Massachusetts Remember the sales slogan for Morton Salt? “When it rains, it pours.” Sometimes that’s true with blessings, and it’s often true with calamities. In Joel we see how God uses a devastating plague ...read more
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4. "What Is Good?” (Micah)
Contributed on Jul 10, 2002
The world needs to see us see us acting justly, loving mercy and walking humbly before God.
“What is Good?” Pastor Bob Leroe, Cliftondale Congregational Church, Saugus, Massachusetts Whether it’s Christmas or someone’s birthday, or any other gift-giving occasion, there are some people simply impossible to find gifts for—what do you get for someone who doesn’t want or need anything? ...read more
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5. "Our Refuge" (Nahum)
Contributed on Jul 10, 2002
The prophet Nahum delivers a sober message of judgment to Ninevah, but in the middle of his harsh prophecy he offers hope.
“Our Refuge” Pastor Bob Leroe, Cliftondale Congregational Church, Saugus, Massachusetts How do we get ahead in life? According to the Survivor show, we succeed by being ruthless, conniving, deceitful, following a pragmatic, win at all costs, ends-justify-the means mentality. It’s no wonder ...read more
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6. "Justice Is Coming" (Obadiah)
Contributed on Jul 10, 2002
God’s warnings are to restore us--His purpose is to help and restore us
Obadiah—“Justice is Coming” Pastor Bob Leroe, Cliftondale Congregational Church, Saugus, Massachusetts Perhaps where you work you have an annual evaluation. In the Army we receive written efficiency reports. The following are some phrases you wouldn’t want on your report: Ø “His men would ...read more
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7. "Return To Shelter" (Zephaniah)
Contributed on Jul 10, 2002
"Backsliders" are believers who needs some encouragement. But those who claim to be believers and who forsake God simply never had authentic faith in the first place.
“Return to Shelter” (Zephaniah) Pastor Bob Leroe, Cliftondale Congregational Church, Saugus, Massachusetts A young boy was sitting in the corner of the kitchen looking unhappy. He’d just been given a “time out”. When his discipline was over, he asked his mother, “God can do anything He ...read more