This sermon focuses on these three subjects which Amos addresses in this chapter.
Read Amos 8
The Mode of Baptism
This sermon argues that the proper mode of baptism is either sprinkling or pouring. It explores the significance of the imagery of sprinkling and pouring. It also deals with baptism as a sign of union with Christ.
Beware of False Prophets
Jesus gives a solemn warning about false prophets. There are many false teaches in our day. We must take Jesus’ warning seriously.
Read Matthew 7:15-20
God, Amos and Amaziah
Amos intercedes to God on behalf of sinful Israel and God postpones his punishment giving Israel time to repent. Amaziah, and ungodly priest tells Amos to go and prophesy somewhere else.
Read Amos 7
Church, Government and Abortion
Read Psalm 82; Romans 13:1-7
The Narrow and Wide Gates
In these verses, Jesus urges his readers to enter the narrow gate which leads to life and avoid the wide gate that leads to destruction.
Read Matthew 7:13-14
The Purpose of Covenants
This sermon looks at the covenants that are found in the Bible to determine their purpose in the lives of God’s people.
The Golden Rule
Jesus gives the golden rule as a summary of what the law and the prophets teach about our duty toward are fellow man. “Whatever you wish that others would do to you, do also to them” It is only through the grace of God in the gospel that we can begin to keep this rule.
Read Matthew 7:12
Don’t Be At Ease in Zion
This passage addresses the fact that the people of Judah and Israel were at ease and felt secure even as they were living in sin and the judgment of God was bearing down upon them. We are to examine ourselves to be sure that we are not in a similar situation.
Read Amos 6
Gifts for All
Read Romans 12:1-21