Sins of the Saints Part 2
Arthur Pink told a story of how a woman once scolded him for preaching too much about the sins in the church and too little, in her estimation, about the sins of the world. “Don’t you know that the sins of the saints are different?” she asked. Pink quickly agreed: “Yes, they’re much worse,” he replied. Malachi also concentrated his ministry on the sins of God’s people. Last week we learned about the sins of Small Love and Inadequate Fear- this week we’ll see 2 more as we move into Malachi chapter 2.
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- Feb 19, 2017Sins of the Saints Part 2
Sins of the Saints Part 2Arthur Pink told a story of how a woman once scolded him for preaching too much about the sins in the church and too little, in her estimation, about the sins of the world. “Don’t you know that the sins of the saints are different?” she asked. Pink quickly agreed: “Yes, they’re much worse,” he replied. Malachi also concentrated his ministry on the sins of God’s people. Last week we learned about the sins of Small Love and Inadequate Fear- this week we’ll see 2 more as we move into Malachi chapter 2.
- Feb 12, 2017The Sins of the Saints, Part 1
The Sins of the Saints, Part 1Arthur Pink told a story of
how a woman once scolded him about preaching too much about the sins in the church and too little, in her estimation, about the sins of the world. “Don’t you know that the sins of the saints are different?” she asked. Pink quickly agreed: “Yes, they’re much worse,” he replied. Malachi also concentrated his ministry on the sins of God’s people and we’ll see today the first 2 sins he points out and how relevant they still are to us today. Listen here for “The Sins of the Saints, part 1” - Jan 29, 2017From the Valley to the Mountain Top
From the Valley to the Mountain Top
When we last left the prophet Habakkuk in chapter 1 he was in the valley of despair, wrestling with doubt and questions. The end of the book, however, reveals a prophet standing in hope on the mountain peaks say “yet will I rejoice in my God”. Clearly something miraculous has taken place; something has changed to lead Habakkuk from the valley to the mountain- what was it? What changed? Did God change the situation? Did He give Habakkuk the answer he sought? Or was it something else? Let’s study the 2nd and 3rd chapters of this short book to find out. - Jan 22, 2017Can I question God?
Can I question God?
There have been times in my life when I have struggled understanding God’s plan; I’ve wondered what He’s doing; I’ve questioned why He allowed certain things. I’ve also felt bad at times for grappling with those things, because after all, I was raised thinking that questioning God and wrestling with doubt is sinful… and maybe you have, too. The book of Habakkuk is will be a good book for those of us who know about questions and who know what the pain of struggling is like. Listen here to see what Habakkuk’s experience teaches us. Is it ok to question God? - Jan 15, 2017A Lesson from Nineveh
A Lesson from Nineveh
There is a truth revealed in the book of Nahum that we need to hear today- a truth that is both an encouragement and a warning. The truth is this: There is salvation and blessing for those who repent and follow God, but judgement and wrath will sure come to those who do not. Listen here as we unpack this truth and more as we explore the prophecy of Nahum. - Oct 23, 2016What is God Saying to Us
What is God Saying to Us
During the days of the prophet Joel, Israel was dealing with disaster- 4 waves of locusts had swept through the land leaving devastation in their wake. The people had begun to wonder what the Lord was saying to them in it all, and God spoke to them through Joel, giving them answers. And those answers are important for us to hear today. We find ourselves in the midst of political catastrophe- and election disaster. What might the Lord be saying to us today? The answers God gave to Israel through Joel are still relevant to us. Listen hear to learn what God has said. - Oct 16, 2016God’s Amazing Love
God’s Amazing Love
In the past weeks as we’ve looked at the book of Hosea what we have seen on display there is the Amazing Love of God! In the closing chapters of the book we find that it seems the Israelites have forgotten about that love and they are refusing to return to the Lord, so God offers them some help in remembering. We would be wise to take this opportunity today to remember as well- remember the Amazing Love of God and respond to Him in kind! - Sep 25, 2016What’s Your Relationship Status?
What’s Your Relationship Status?
In the middle chapters of the book of Hosea we see God is taking the Northern Kingdom of Israel to court and they stand accused of idolatry, adultery, and unfaithfulness. The case defendants are named, the case is laid out, and the sentence i pronounced: Israel will be disciplined by the evading enemy of Assyria- the Judge has spoken. In the midst of this courtroom drama another theme is developed- the theme of Israel's complicated and broken relationship to God. Though this word today we will be challenged to examine our relationship with the Lord and ask ourselves how our connection to Him might best be described. - Sep 18, 2016He married a What?!
He married a What?!
Hosea, had much in common with the Major Prophets in Judah; men like Isaiah, Jeremiah, and Ezekiel. And like them, Hosea was called to preach "action sermons" where the peculiar behavior that God called him to would preach a message to God's people. The action sermon Hosea was called to, however, was much more difficult that anything any other prophet was called to. What did God call Hosea to do? What does it teach us about the Lord? Listen here to find out.
