Pastor Bryan Campbell preaches through Amos’ visions in Amos chapter 8, including the basket of ripe summer fruit, the condemnation of Israel for cheating the poor, and descriptions of the ways in which God is going to punish Israel for their sins. Pastor Bryan challenges us to think about why we attend church and worship.…
Elder Tom Reed preaches through the visions of inescapable justice in Amos chapter 7. As we go through this section of scripture, we observe that God is merciful. Even in his judgement, he demonstrates mercy.
Cornerstone Youth Director CJ Pearce preaches through the Oracle of Woe in Amos chapter 5 and 6. God proclaims his woes against Israel, issues an indictment and curse against them, and proclaims judgement for their sin.
Pastor Bryan Campbell preaches through the message for Israel in the first half of Amos Chapter 5: “Come back to God and live”. We see God condemn Israel for their twisted sense of justice, and Israel is issued many warnings as to what will come if they do not return to him. Pastor Bryan challenges…
Pastor Bryan Campbell preaches through Israel’s failure to learn from God’s warnings, as outlined in Amos chapter 4. We see God condemn the general population of Israel for reaping the benefits wealth bought through sin. Pastor Bryan challenges us to contemplate our own responsibility regarding reaping the benefits of sin and oppression while purchasing food,…
Elder Tom Reed preaches through the punishment of Israel, as outlined in Amos chapter 3. We see Israel being disciplined as part of God’s family, and learn that punishment can be a form of loving correction.
Pastor Bryan Campbell preaches through the transgressions of Israel, as outlined in Amos chapter 2. We see many parallels to the sins of the surrounding territories, for whom Israel agreed with God’s judgement. Israel has now been judged for their own sin, and is logically entrapped by their own guilt in breaking God’s law. Today,…
Pastor Bryan Campbell preaches through the sins of Edom, Ammon, Moab, Judah, Damascus, Gaza, and Tyre as described in the first two chapters of Amos. These territories were guilty under God’s law of many atrocities, all committed in the pursuit of wealth, prosperity, power, and comfort while devaluing human life. God does not let sin…