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Faithful to the Finish
Peter's final call to a young and growing church
Grace and Glory
A short series through the highlights of 1 Peter
Entrusted
Gifts, risk, and the return of the King
What steps do we have to take to prepare to meet our God.
If you are like me, you like to make a good first impression. Many years ago a boss I had stressed over and over the truth of the statement, “You never get a second chance to make a first impression.” And so you try to put your best foot forward. Just think back to the last time you prepared ...read more
Scripture: Amos 4:12
Denomination: Wesleyan
The first in a summer series on the Minor Prophets.
SERMON June 16, 2002 Donkin-Morien-Birch Grove Pastoral Charge Amos 4: 1-13 “Minor Prophets I: Amos, justice and judgement” This morning I begin my summer preaching project which will consist of twelve sermons on the Minor Prophets of the Old Testament. These 12 prophets form the closing part of ...read more
Scripture: Amos 4:1-13, Amos 7:1-9
Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed
Is our nation withing God’s will as we prepare for war and what is the church’s responsibility?
Uncertainty of War and the Protection of God As we enter this time of uncertainty and war seems eminent, I question our position as a nation in God’s divine plan. Just over a decade ago we prepared for war in the Middle East. I was in the military at that time and was sent away from my family to ...read more
Scripture: Amos 4:6-13, Psalm 9:17
Denomination: Baptist
a message about the reality of God’s judgment
THE REALITY OF GOD¡¦S JUDGMENT or GET YOUR HEAD OUT OF THE SAND Part Ii Amos 3-5 ¡§Prepare to meet thy God¡¨ Amos 4:12 I. AMOS¡¦ FIRST MESSAGE: A WARNING OF GOD¡¦S IMPENDING JUDGMENT (chap. 3) II. AMOS¡¦ SECOND MESSAGE: A WARNING OF GOD¡¦S IMMINENT JUDGMENT (chap. 4) A. Because Of What They Had ...read more
Scripture: Amos 4:1-13
Mad Cow Disease is an appropriate allegory for sin; it easily infects, it changes our attitude & behavior; but unlike the disease, sin can be cured at the foot of the cross.
Dr. Tom Doubt, Senior Pastor Four Mile Creek Baptist Church January 25, 2004 Amos 4:1-5 MAD COW DISEASE BACKGROUND: A. Have you ever notice how some folk think you do not belong? 1. Kathie was taking registrations for a seminary lecture series. A man called and wanted to register by ...read more
Scripture: Amos 4:1-5
A loving Creator dedicated to our salvation is sometimes left with no choice but punishment.
Have you ever wondered what God "has done for you lately?" Many have. In fact a lot of people struggle to see the hand of God in their lives. Unfortunately, they only look for good things--things that make their lives easier. However, Paul reminds us that God’s impact on our lives comes as both ...read more
Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ
This is a sermon with a Warning to it.
“Are You Ready?” Text: Amos 4:12-13 12 Therefore thus will I do unto thee, O Israel: and because I will do this unto thee, prepare to meet thy God, O Israel. 13 For, lo, he that formeth the mountains, and createth the wind, and declareth unto man what is his thought, that maketh the morning ...read more
Scripture: Amos 4:12-13
Denomination: *other
A message about the most important decision a person must make.
PREPARE TO MEET THY GOD Amos 4:12 INTRO: There are many important events that take place in a mans life. His birth, first word, first step, first date, marriage, promotion, etc. Not all of these events take place in every life. But regardless of the ...read more
This sermon originally was prepared for a funeral homily for a person whose commitment to Jesus was uncertain, it could be used in any funeral setting or as a evangelistic message. It clearly outlines Go’s plan of salvation.
Prepare to Meet Your God, a Funeral Homily --Amos 4:12 In times such as these when we loose a loved one to death we are reminded of our own mortality. Hebrews 9:27 calls upon us to remember the certain fact “. . . it is appointed for mortals to die once, and after that the judgment. . . .” My ...read more
Denomination: Methodist
There are two ways to prepare to meet God—on our terms or on His terms.
1. How Israel tried to meet God on their terms a. They behaved on their own terms (4:1) b. They worshipped on their own terms (4:4-5) 2. How God persuaded Israel to meet Him on His terms a. God warned on His terms—His holiness (4:2-3) b. God persuaded on His terms (4:6-11) 3. The results a. The ...read more
This message is a challenge to prayer instead of the busy-ness of church life.
Amos 4:4 KJV Come to Bethel, and transgress; at Gilgal multiply transgression; and bring your sacrifices every morning, and your tithes after three years: Amos 5:4-6 KJV For thus saith the LORD unto the house of Israel, Seek ye me, and ye shall live: [5] But seek not Bethel, nor enter into ...read more
Scripture: Amos 4:4
Denomination: Pentecostal
The chastening of God often goes unrecognized in the lives of his people, but the only true way to "find rest" is to yield and repent.
The Chastening Of God Text: Amos 4:6-12 Introduction: • Amos the prophet lived and ministered during the reigns of : i) King Jeroboam II in Israel ii) King Uzziah in Judah a. The kingdom was split i. 10 tribes in the north - Israel ii. 2 tribes in the south – Judah • He himself lived in a town ...read more
Scripture: Amos 4:6-12
Denomination: Assembly Of God
This message takes a somewhat detailed look at Psalm 91.
Let’s begin. We’re going to be in Psalm 91 this morning. (Read through the entire Psalm before delivering the message) (1) He that dwelleth in the secret pace of the most High shall abide under the shadow of the Almighty, The first thing I want to point out: you have to make a decision to dwell. ...read more
Scripture: Psalm 31:20, Psalm 32:7, John 17:17, Amos 4:2, Psalm 112:7-8, 1 Peter 5:8, Luke 10:19, Colossians 1:14 (view more) (view less)
Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational
Israel was worshiping. They were even boasting about their worship. Yet it displeased God. What can we learn from them?
GOOD WORSHIP? Israel had lots of religious activity, but it was not pleasing to God. - Amos 4:4-5. - Religious activity is not always pleasing to God. - How can worship be bad? - It’s helpful to understand how evil works. Evil doesn’t usually come up with something altogether new. Instead, it ...read more
Scripture: Amos 4:4-5
It's shocking to many that God sometimes is the cause of hardship in our lives. When that happens, what is He hoping to accomplish?
“HE SAID WHAT?!”: Sometimes hardship is from God. - Amos 4:6-12. - This passage might have been shocking to you. “What do you mean God did all these things?” Today we sometimes think of Him exclusively as a kindly grandfather who would never say a cross word to anyone. That, however, is not ...read more
Scripture: Amos 4:6-13
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