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  • The Plumb Line

    Contributed by Charles Scott on Jul 11, 2009
    based on 10 ratings
     | 16,640 views

    Amos uses the Plumb Line as a metaphor to explain that both nation and the religious establishment are under judgment for being "out of line"; unrighteous.

    The Plumb Line by Charles Scott, Church of the Good Shepherd, Indianapolis Trinity 5 —Proper 10B July 12 2009 The Plumb Line Old Testament Reading Amos 7:7 THIS IS WHAT the Lord God showed me: behold, the Lord was standing beside a wall built with a plumb line, with a plumb line in his ...read more

  • When God Gets Fed Up Series

    Contributed by Pat Damiani on Aug 24, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 15,481 views

    Amos has three visions which demonstrate that there will come a point when God gets fed up and He will not relent from His judgment.

    With all the problems in our economy these days, we’ve seen a lot of companies file bankruptcy and go out of business and other companies merging with their competitors in order to stay in business. The latest rumor is that FexEx and UPS are considering a merger with the new company to be called ...read more

  • Three Strikes, You're Out! Series

    Contributed by Jim Drake on Aug 27, 2007
    based on 19 ratings
     | 13,162 views

    Israel missed each opportunity God gave them. Each time Amos interceded, God held off on afflicting them. Finally, He had enough—He afflicted them with almost complete destruction. God is faithful to respond to the intercessory prayers of His people.

    1. The first pitch was a fastball of grace. 2. The second pitch was a fastball of mercy. 3. The third pitch was a changeup of affliction. AMOS 7:1-9 I think everybody here knows how much I enjoy sports. Mostly football, but I like other sports too. I like watching NASCAR. I’m a frustrated ...read more

  • Message Delivered Series

    Contributed by Jim Drake on Sep 10, 2007
    based on 31 ratings
     | 19,493 views

    In order to faithfully obey God’s call to be messengers of His gospel, we need to see the obstacles that we will face. But not only do we need to see the obstacles, we need to be able to overcome them like Amos did.

    1. Introduction a. A messenger of God will face personal opposition (10) b. A messenger of God will face verbal misrepresentation (11) c. A messenger of God will face sensible temptation (12-13) i. Wouldn’t it be nice to go home? ii. Eat your home cooking? iii. It’s OK to prophesy—just don’t do it ...read more

  • God's Measure Of Success

    Contributed by Scott Carroll on Mar 8, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,355 views

    WITNESS

    GOD’S MEASURE OF SUCCESS Text: Amos 7:4-9 God’s plumb line is not always what ours is. a. We judge a man by what we see and visibly make an opinion of whether or not he is successful. b. I want to take a look at how God measures things and if I have measured up to the plumb line He puts on ...read more

  • Standing Firm For Truth

    Contributed by Leonard Davis on May 29, 2009
    based on 6 ratings
     | 13,938 views

    If we expect God to use us to do the work of the kingdom, then we will have to be faithful in proclaiming the truth even in the face of opposition and ridicule.

    STANDING FIRM FOR TRUTH Why is it so difficult to face up to the truth when things aren’t going very well and to take action to make things right? We see this problem in every area of life. One particular outworking of this refusal to face up to the truth and to take proper action is in the ...read more

  • Amos: Enduring Grace Series

    Contributed by Christian Cheong on Jan 14, 2013
    based on 4 ratings
     | 15,294 views

    God's warning is an act of grace, an act of love and a gift of hope. His desire is not to condemn but to save.

    [Read Amos 7:7-17] Amos saw a vision – God standing by a wall that has been built true and straight. • He was also holding a plumb line in His hand, to confirm that the wall has been build true and straight. • If the wall is true, the plumb line will prove it. If it is not, then ...read more

  • Shape Up Or . . .

    Contributed by Alison Bucklin on Jun 19, 2011
     | 7,138 views

    Amos sends Israel a clear message from God: you are not meeting my standards, and I am about to cut you off.

    Good morning. I am special correspondent Shinon Byorus for the Mesopotamian News Network, coming to you live from Bethel in Israel, where controversy has been stirring for months around the inflammatory rhetoric from the prophet Amos, who appeared some time ago from Judea with a very harsh message ...read more

  • Prepare To Meet God

    Contributed by Keith Peters on Jul 9, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,316 views

    Discusses ways in which we should make preparations for eternity.

    Prepare to Meet God " Then said the Lord, Behold, I will set a plumbline in the midst of my people Israel: I will not again pass by them any more:" (Amos 7:8) REFLECTION: In 931 BC the Nation of Israel was divided. 10 of the “Tribes” followed Jereboam to the North while 2 of the ...read more

  • The Power Of The Plumb Line

    Contributed by Stephen E. Trail on Dec 8, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 16,358 views

    A sermon emphasising the righteousness of God.

    The Power of the plumb Line Amos 7:7-8 Amos saw the Lord "standing on a wall." The wall is not identified, but it can be only one wall -- the wall of Israel's capital city, Samaria. The wall at Samaria symbolized Israel as a nation. Amos tells us that this wall "had been made with a plumb line," ...read more

  • The Trouble With Truth

    Contributed by Mark Aarssen on Aug 11, 2015
    based on 2 ratings
     | 9,061 views

    Today Jews are looking to the time when God will be worshiped by Israel once again and Jerusalem will be the center of that worship. But just as in the days of Amos a false religion will replace the true worship. Saints that time is fast approaching

    Message: Today we look at a farmer who stands on the Word of God and who takes on a King who has replaced the word of God with a lie. It is really a David and Goliath kind of story but this farmer never throws a stone he just uses God’s word to cut this king down to size. This farmer goes to ...read more

  • Never Again

    Contributed by Davon Huss on Oct 29, 2012
    based on 1 rating
     | 11,945 views

    A sermon on Amos 7:1-9 (Much material adapted from Cecil P. Staton, Jr. in book Interpreting Amos For Preaching and Teaching Kerygma and Church, chapter 8)

    HoHum: “Never again,” John said. “Never again will I trust you. I can’t forgive you this time.” Ann could feel the pain in his words. His heart was broken, and now he was going to break hers. “Never again! No more chances! How could you do this again? ...read more

  • The Plumb-Line Test.

    Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Jun 3, 2018
    based on 3 ratings
     | 8,346 views

    Aligning ourselves with God, as opposed to going against His Word.

    THE PLUMB-LINE TEST. Amos 7:7-17. When I was at High School, we were building a garage. We were taught how to mix mortar, lay bricks, and to check everything was lined up straight with a plumb-line. The work had been begun by those of the Year above mine: but in mid-January 1968 ‘Hurricane ...read more

  • "Warnings & Consequences Of A Plumb Line”

    Contributed by Clarence Eisberg on Jul 16, 2024
     | 844 views

    The O.T. Lesson is about God's "plumb line" and His judgments when His commandments are not followed. Herod had a "moral" problem, yet like listening to John the Baptist but would not change his behavior. the pressures of life can challenge our own "core" values.

    In Jesus Holy Name July 14, 2024 Text: Mark 6:14 & Amos 7:8b Pentecost VIII Redeemer “Warnings & Consequences of A Plumb Line” I imagine the Old Testament prophet Amos would agree with the title of this message. ...read more

  • Aligned For The Kingdom

    Contributed by Jeffrey Sims on Feb 13, 2025
     | 782 views

    This is a sermon to prompt us to look at our lives and determine if we are in line with where God would have us be. It begs the question of what standard or measure helps us to align with God's will in our life. (Please feel free to use my personal illustrations if you like)

    Aligned for the Kingdom Amos 7:7-9 Visual: Hold a plumb line in hand, letting it sway gently in the air. Ask, “Does this look straight to you? This simple tool might not seem like much, but it’s a builder’s best friend. Without it, entire structures can fail. Now, let me ask you—what tool is ...read more