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. […]
In this sermon, Pastor Zack looks at God’s introductory judgment of Israel in Amos 2:6-16. In this passage, we see God remind them of His mighty acts of grace on their behalf, and pronounce His judgment on them because of their sinful rebellion and their sinful response to His grace. As we consider the example […]
In this sermon, Pastor Zack begins the first main section of the book of Amos. In this section, Amos deliver’s the Lord’s pronounced judgment on 8 nations. He begins with six pagan nations, moves to the nation of Judah, and ends by putting the nation of Israel in the crosshairs of the Lord’s judgment. As […]
In this sermon, Pastor Zack begins his sermon series through the minor prophetic book of Amos. In this sermon, Pastor Zack introduces us to the man, Amos, to the setting in which he prophesied, and to the message that he delivered.