In this sermon, Pastor Zack continues our verse-by-verse study of the Gospel of Mark by looking at the first two episodes Mark includes of the life of Jesus — His Baptism and His temptation in the wilderness. In these 5 short verses, Pastor Zack shows that there is a wealth of doctrinal importance and practical […]
In this sermon, Pastor Zack introduces us to our verse-by-verse study of Mark’s Gospel by examining the who, what, when, where, and why questions that help us better understand any book. After the introduction, Pastor Zack looks at the first 8 verses and helps us understand the forerunner to the Messiah — John the Baptist […]
In this sermon, Pastor Zack looks to Ephesians 2:8-9 and the acronym PROOF to remind us of God’s lavish, incredible, free, and wonderful grace shown to us in Christ. As we understand better God’s planned, resurrecting, outrageous, overcoming, and forever grace, we more fully understand the gravity of Paul’s words in Ephesians 2 and our […]
In this final sermon from the book of Amos, Pastor Zack looks at Amos 9:1-15. In this final chapter of Amos’ prophecy, Amos presents the fifth and final judgment, telling of how the Lord’s judgment is at hand. It will be a judgment that is through, inescapable, and in accordance with God’s character. But in […]
In this sermon, Pastor Zack looks at Amos 8:1-14 as Amos presents the fourth of five visions in this final section. In this passage, we see the vision of the summer fruit, signifying that Israel’s end is near, followed by a reiteration of the reasons for and the nature of the judgment to come. The […]
In this sermon, Pastor Zack looks at Amos 7:1-17 as we enter into the final section of the book of Amos. In this section, Amos presents a series of visions, and in this sermon Pastor Zack looks at the first 3 of those. Through these three visions, and the dialogue between Amos and Amaziah, the […]
In this sermon, Pastor Zack looks at Amos 6:1-14 and Amos’ second woe section concerning Israel’s pride and complacency. Amos warns them — and thus God warns us today — that such prideful complacency is not in step with obedience to Him and must be warned against and repented of. In this sermon, Pastor Zack […]
In this sermon, Pastor Zack looks at Amos 5:16-27 and Amos’ warning against the danger of self-deception. The Israelites were so self-deceived with false confidence concerning their relationship with God even in the midst of their sin that they had no concept of standing as God’s enemies on that Day of Judgment. Amos pointed out […]
In this sermon, Pastor Zack looks at Amos 4:1 – 5:15 where Amos pronounces the LORD’s condemnation on the people of Israel before offering the comforting invitation to Seek the LORD and Live! In this sermon, we’re reminded of God’s righteous judgment against sin, but also of His welcoming offer to sinners to repent of […]
In this sermon, Pastor Zack looks at Amos 3:1-15 where Amos lays out this principle that great privilege comes with great responsibility. Though the Israelities want to think they are treated differently because they are the “people of God,” Amos makes it clear that they, too, will be judged because of their sin and disobedience. […]