Sermons
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Ben Merkle, The Fellowship of Grievance (Mark 3)
Read More: Ben Merkle, The Fellowship of Grievance (Mark 3)Summary In this sermon, the preacher explores themes of mercy and legalism through Jesus’ interactions with the Pharisees, particularly regarding the Sabbath healing of a man with a withered hand in Mark 3. Jesus emphasizes that God desires mercy over ritual sacrifice, highlighting the danger of replacing heartfelt compassion with rigid legalism. The Pharisees, watching…
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Joe Rigney, The Fear of Death and the Pursuit of Joy (Easter)
Read More: Joe Rigney, The Fear of Death and the Pursuit of Joy (Easter)Summary In this Easter Sunday sermon, the speaker emphasizes the significance of understanding death to appreciate the resurrection of Jesus. Drawing from Acts 2 and Psalm 16, he outlines two fundamental truths: all people seek happiness, and all fear death. He explains death as a separation—from God, from each other, and between soul and body—highlighting…
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Brooks Potteiger, Sinner’s Friend, Sabbath’s Lord (Mark 2)
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Garrett Craw, Baptism Begins Battle (Mark 1)
Read More: Garrett Craw, Baptism Begins Battle (Mark 1)Summary In the sermon on Mark 1:1-45, Pastor Craw emphasizes the significance of baptism, particularly that it initiates a spiritual battle. He highlights how John the Baptist prepared the way for Jesus, who, after being baptized, is empowered to confront Satan and launch his ministry in Galilee. Key moments include Jesus’ calling of his first…
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Ben Zornes, The Tabernacle of David (Amos 8:4-9:15)
Read More: Ben Zornes, The Tabernacle of David (Amos 8:4-9:15)Summary In this sermon, covering Amos chapter 8 and its concluding themes, the speaker, Ben Zornes, highlights God’s impending judgment on Israel due to their indifference towards His commands and exploitation of the poor. Amos, a shepherd from Tekoa, reveals that Israel will experience a famine—not of food but of God’s word, leading to despair…
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Uri Brito, When God’s Symbols Shake Us (Amos 7-8)
Read More: Uri Brito, When God’s Symbols Shake Us (Amos 7-8)Summary In this sermon, Pastor Brito emphasizes the importance of sincere confession of sin as a transformative act that brings believers closer to God’s mercy. Citing the prophet Amos, the sermon explores God’s judgment imagery through symbols like locusts, fire, and a plumb line, representing the covenantal standards by which God measures His people. The…
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Brooks Potteiger, Drunk on Hypocrisy, Revived by Righteousness (Amos 5-6)
Read More: Brooks Potteiger, Drunk on Hypocrisy, Revived by Righteousness (Amos 5-6)Summary Pastor Potteiger draws a parallel between an incident of raw sewage polluting the Potomac River and the spiritual corruption within the church, emphasizing that without genuine repentance, worship becomes hypocritical and unpleasing to God. Referencing the Book of Amos, particularly chapters 5 and 6, the sermon highlights Israel’s false sense of security amidst their…
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Doug Wilson, No Jesus, No Way (Amos 5:1-17)
Read More: Doug Wilson, No Jesus, No Way (Amos 5:1-17)Summary In this sermon, Pastor Doug Wilson emphasizes the profound nature of worship as a divine gathering with God, transcending mere theological discussions. Drawing on the text from Amos 5:1-17, he highlights a spiritual connection where believers worldwide unite in worship before God’s throne. The theme centers on the transformation of humanity from a fallen…
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Ben Merkle, Cows of Bashan (Amos 4)
Read More: Ben Merkle, Cows of Bashan (Amos 4)Summary Dr. Ben Merkle preaches on Amos chapter 4. This includes his confession exhortation. Transcription
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Kasey Horvath, Three Summons from the Lord (Amos 3)
Read More: Kasey Horvath, Three Summons from the Lord (Amos 3)Summary Pastor Horvath preaches on Amos chapter 3. Transcription
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