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Pastor‭‭ Ryan concludes our sermon series, The Book of AmosThe Book of AmosWeek 6Highlights:‭‭‭‭‭‭To those deserving judgment, God promises a future hope.Fulfillment of Prophecies1. National Israel2. Jesus, the Messiah3. The Church4. The Millennial Kingdom5. The New CreationPromise of God’s Kingdom - ‭‭Amos‬ ‭9‬:‭11‬-‭12‬‬Promise of Blessing - ‭‭Amos‬ ‭9‬:‭13‬-‭14‬‬Promise of Security - ‭‭Amos‬ ‭9‬:‭14‬-‭15‬‬Study Guides can be found at www.springlakechurch.org/study-guidesConnect with us!https://bit.ly/2HOEX2Yspringlakechurch.org Need Prayer? We’d love to pray for you!https://bit.ly/3l8Ysll

Pastor‭‭ Jeff continues our sermon series, The Book of AmosThe Book of AmosWeek 5Highlights:‭‭‭‭Amos‬ ‭7‬:‭1‬-‭17‬‬This is what the Sovereign Lord showed me: He was preparing swarms of locusts after the king’s share had been harvested and just as the late crops were coming up. When they had stripped the land clean, I cried out, “Sovereign Lord, forgive! How can Jacob survive? He is so small!” So the Lord relented. “This will not happen,” the Lord said. This is what the Sovereign Lord showed me: The Sovereign Lord was calling for judgment by fire; it dried up the great deep and devoured the land. Then I cried out, “Sovereign Lord, I beg you, stop! How can Jacob survive? He is so small!” So the Lord relented. “This will not happen either,” the Sovereign Lord said. This is what he showed me: The Lord was standing by a wall that had been built true to plumb, with a plumb line in his hand. And the Lord asked me, “What do you see, Amos?” “A plumb line,” I replied. Then the Lord said, “Look, I am setting a plumb lin

Pastor‭‭ Jeff continues our sermon series, The Book of AmosThe Book of AmosWeek 5Highlights:‭‭‭‭‭‭Amos‬ ‭7‬:‭1‬-‭17‬‬This is what the Sovereign Lord showed me: He was preparing swarms of locusts after the king’s share had been harvested and just as the late crops were coming up. When they had stripped the land clean, I cried out, “Sovereign Lord, forgive! How can Jacob survive? He is so small!” So the Lord relented. “This will not happen,” the Lord said. This is what the Sovereign Lord showed me: The Sovereign Lord was calling for judgment by fire; it dried up the great deep and devoured the land. Then I cried out, “Sovereign Lord, I beg you, stop! How can Jacob survive? He is so small!” So the Lord relented. “This will not happen either,” the Sovereign Lord said. This is what he showed me: The Lord was standing by a wall that had been built true to plumb, with a plumb line in his hand. And the Lord asked me, “What do you see, Amos?” “A plumb line,” I replied. Then the Lord said, “Look, I am setting a plumb l

Pastor‭‭ Jack continues in our sermon series, The Book of AmosThe Book of AmosWeek 4Highlights:Pursue the Lord above all.‭‭Amos‬ ‭5‬:‭1‬-‭17‬‬Hear this word, Israel, this lament I take up concerning you: “Fallen is Virgin Israel, never to rise again, deserted in her own land, with no one to lift her up.” This is what the Sovereign Lord says to Israel: “Your city that marches out a thousand strong will have only a hundred left; your town that marches out a hundred strong will have only ten left.” This is what the Lord says to Israel: “Seek me and live; do not seek Bethel, do not go to Gilgal, do not journey to Beersheba. For Gilgal will surely go into exile, and Bethel will be reduced to nothing.” Seek the Lord and live, or he will sweep through the tribes of Joseph like a fire; it will devour them, and Bethel will have no one to quench it. There are those who turn justice into bitterness and cast righteousness to the ground. He who made the Pleiades and Orion, who turns midnight into dawn and darkens day into

Pastor‭‭ Adam continues in our sermon series, The Book of AmosThe Book of AmosWeek 4Highlights:Pursue the Lord above all.‭‭Amos‬ ‭5‬:‭1‬-‭17‬‬Hear this word, Israel, this lament I take up concerning you: “Fallen is Virgin Israel, never to rise again, deserted in her own land, with no one to lift her up.” This is what the Sovereign Lord says to Israel: “Your city that marches out a thousand strong will have only a hundred left; your town that marches out a hundred strong will have only ten left.” This is what the Lord says to Israel: “Seek me and live; do not seek Bethel, do not go to Gilgal, do not journey to Beersheba. For Gilgal will surely go into exile, and Bethel will be reduced to nothing.” Seek the Lord and live, or he will sweep through the tribes of Joseph like a fire; it will devour them, and Bethel will have no one to quench it. There are those who turn justice into bitterness and cast righteousness to the ground. He who made the Pleiades and Orion, who turns midnight into dawn and darkens day into

Pastor‭‭ Bill continues in our sermon series, The Book of AmosThe Book of AmosWeek 3You should know better.‭‭Amos‬ ‭3‬:‭1‬-‭2‬‬Hear this word, people of Israel, the word the Lord has spoken against you—against the whole family I brought up out of Egypt: “You only have I chosen of all the families of the earth; therefore I will punish you for all your sins.”‭‭1 John‬ ‭1‬:‭8‬-‭10‬‬If we claim to be without sin, we deceive ourselves and the truth is not in us. If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just and will forgive us our sins and purify us from all unrighteousness. If we claim we have not sinned, we make him out to be a liar and his word is not in us.‭‭1 John‬ ‭2‬:‭1‬-‭2‬‬My dear children, I write this to you so that you will not sin. But if anybody does sin, we have an advocate with the Father—Jesus Christ, the Righteous One. He is the atoning sacrifice for our sins, and not only for ours but also for the sins of the whole world.Listen Up!‭‭Amos‬ ‭3‬:‭3‬-‭14‬‬I’m trying to get your attention.‭‭Amos‬ ‭

Pastor‭‭ Jack continues in our sermon series, The Book of AmosThe Book of AmosWeek 3You should know better.‭‭Amos‬ ‭3‬:‭1‬-‭2‬‬Hear this word, people of Israel, the word the Lord has spoken against you—against the whole family I brought up out of Egypt: “You only have I chosen of all the families of the earth; therefore I will punish you for all your sins.”‭‭1 John‬ ‭1‬:‭8‬-‭10‬‬If we claim to be without sin, we deceive ourselves and the truth is not in us. If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just and will forgive us our sins and purify us from all unrighteousness. If we claim we have not sinned, we make him out to be a liar and his word is not in us.‭‭1 John‬ ‭2‬:‭1‬-‭2‬‬My dear children, I write this to you so that you will not sin. But if anybody does sin, we have an advocate with the Father—Jesus Christ, the Righteous One. He is the atoning sacrifice for our sins, and not only for ours but also for the sins of the whole world.Listen Up!‭‭Amos‬ ‭3‬:‭3‬-‭14‬‬Do two walk together unless they have agre

Pastor‭‭ Jack continues in our sermon series, The Book of AmosThe Book of AmosWeek 2Amos‬ ‭1‬:‭3‬-‭15‬‬This is what the Lord says: “For three sins of Damascus, even for four, I will not relent. Because she threshed Gilead with sledges having iron teeth, I will send fire on the house of Hazael that will consume the fortresses of Ben-Hadad. I will break down the gate of Damascus; I will destroy the king who is in the Valley of Aven and the one who holds the scepter in Beth Eden. The people of Aram will go into exile to Kir,” says the Lord. This is what the Lord says: “For three sins of Gaza, even for four, I will not relent. Because she took captive whole communities and sold them to Edom, I will send fire on the walls of Gaza that will consume her fortresses. I will destroy the king of Ashdod and the one who holds the scepter in Ashkelon. I will turn my hand against Ekron, till the last of the Philistines are dead,” says the Sovereign Lord. This is what the Lord says: “For three sins of Tyre, even for four, I

Pastor‭‭ Adam continues in our sermon series, The Book of AmosThe Book of AmosWeek 2Amos‬ ‭1‬:‭3‬-‭15‬‬This is what the Lord says: “For three sins of Damascus, even for four, I will not relent. Because she threshed Gilead with sledges having iron teeth, I will send fire on the house of Hazael that will consume the fortresses of Ben-Hadad. I will break down the gate of Damascus; I will destroy the king who is in the Valley of Aven and the one who holds the scepter in Beth Eden. The people of Aram will go into exile to Kir,” says the Lord. This is what the Lord says: “For three sins of Gaza, even for four, I will not relent. Because she took captive whole communities and sold them to Edom, I will send fire on the walls of Gaza that will consume her fortresses. I will destroy the king of Ashdod and the one who holds the scepter in Ashkelon. I will turn my hand against Ekron, till the last of the Philistines are dead,” says the Sovereign Lord. This is what the Lord says: “For three sins of Tyre, even for four, I

Pastor Ryan begins our sermon series, The Book of AmosThe Book of AmosWeek 1Amos‬ ‭1‬:‭1‬-‭2‬‬The words of Amos, one of the shepherds of Tekoa—the vision he saw concerning Israel two years before the earthquake, when Uzziah was king of Judah and Jeroboam son of Jehoash was king of Israel. He said: “The Lord roars from Zion and thunders from Jerusalem; the pastures of the shepherds dry up, and the top of Carmel withers.”Look in the Mirror‭‭Amos‬ ‭3‬:‭1‬-‭2‬‬Hear this word, people of Israel, the word the Lord has spoken against you—against the whole family I brought up out of Egypt: “You only have I chosen of all the families of the earth; therefore I will punish you for all your sins.”Learn God’s Heart‭‭Amos‬ ‭5‬:‭12‬-‭15‬‬For I know how many are your offenses and how great your sins. There are those who oppress the innocent and take bribes and deprive the poor of justice in the courts. Therefore the prudent keep quiet in such times, for the times are evil. Seek good, not evil, that you may live. Then the Lord

Pastor Jack begins our sermon series, The Book of AmosThe Book of AmosWeek 1Highlights:‭‭1 Corinthians‬ ‭1‬:‭25‬-‭31‬‬For the foolishness of God is wiser than human wisdom, and the weakness of God is stronger than human strength. Brothers and sisters, think of what you were when you were called. Not many of you were wise by human standards; not many were influential; not many were of noble birth. But God chose the foolish things of the world to shame the wise; God chose the weak things of the world to shame the strong. God chose the lowly things of this world and the despised things—and the things that are not—to nullify the things that are, so that no one may boast before him. It is because of him that you are in Christ Jesus, who has become for us wisdom from God—that is, our righteousness, holiness and redemption. Therefore, as it is written: “Let the one who boasts boast in the Lord.”‭‭Amos‬ ‭1‬:‭1‬-‭2‬‬The words of Amos, one of the shepherds of Tekoa—the vision he saw concerning Israel two years before t

Pastor Bill delivers a message on transformation and redemption at the start of this new year.Highlights:2 Corinthians‬ ‭5‬:‭17‬‬Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, the new creation has come: The old has gone, the new is here!The condition to newness.‭‭Romans‬ ‭10‬:‭9‬-‭10‬‬If you declare with your mouth, “Jesus is Lord,” and believe in your heart that God raised him from the dead, you will be saved. For it is with your heart that you believe and are justified, and it is with your mouth that you profess your faith and are saved.The means of newness.‭‭Acts‬ ‭4‬:‭12‬‬Salvation is found in no one else, for there is no other name under heaven given to mankind by which we must be saved.”The promise of newness.‭‭1 Peter‬ ‭1‬:‭3‬-‭5‬‬Praise be to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ! In his great mercy he has given us new birth into a living hope through the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead, and into an inheritance that can never perish, spoil or fade. This inheritance is kept in heaven for you, who

Pastor Adam delivers a message on transformation and redemption at the start of this new year.Highlights:2 Corinthians‬ ‭5‬:‭17‬‬Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, the new creation has come: The old has gone, the new is here!The condition to newness.‭‭Romans‬ ‭10‬:‭9‬-‭10‬‬If you declare with your mouth, “Jesus is Lord,” and believe in your heart that God raised him from the dead, you will be saved. For it is with your heart that you believe and are justified, and it is with your mouth that you profess your faith and are saved.The means of newness.‭‭Acts‬ ‭4‬:‭12‬‬Salvation is found in no one else, for there is no other name under heaven given to mankind by which we must be saved.”The promise of newness.‭‭1 Peter‬ ‭1‬:‭3‬-‭5‬‬Praise be to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ! In his great mercy he has given us new birth into a living hope through the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead, and into an inheritance that can never perish, spoil or fade. This inheritance is kept in heaven for you, who

Celebrate Jesus on this Christmas Eve with Pastor Jack as he continues our sermon series, Prophet, Priest, King, God.Prophet, Priest, King, GodWeek 4Highlights:The Old Testament comparison to Jesus is God!‭‭Isaiah‬ ‭9‬:‭6‬‬For to us a child is born, to us a son is given, and the government will be on his shoulders. And he will be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace.‭‭Luke‬ ‭1‬:‭32‬-‭33‬‬He shall be great, and shall be called the Son of the Highest: and the Lord God shall give unto him the throne of his father David: and he shall reign over the house of Jacob for ever; and of his kingdom there shall be no end.‭‭Isaiah‬ ‭7‬:‭14‬‬Therefore the Lord himself will give you a sign: The virgin will conceive and give birth to a son, and will call him Immanuel.“Behold, the virgin will be with child and will give birth to a son, and they will call Him Immanuel” (which means, “God with us”).The New Testament shows us that this baby is God.‭‭Colossians‬ ‭2‬:‭17‬‬These are a shadow o

Pastor Adam continues our sermon series, Prophet, Priest, King, God Prophet, Priest, King, GodWeek 3Highlights:Jesus is the anticipated King.‭‭Isaiah‬ ‭9‬:‭6‬-‭7‬‬For to us a child is born, to us a son is given, and the government will be on his shoulders. And he will be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace. Of the greatness of his government and peace there will be no end. He will reign on David’s throne and over his kingdom, establishing and upholding it with justice and righteousness from that time on and forever. The zeal of the Lord Almighty will accomplish this.‭‭Micah‬ ‭5‬:‭2‬‬“But you, Bethlehem Ephrathah, though you are small among the clans of Judah, out of you will come for me one who will be ruler over Israel, whose origins are from of old, from ancient times.”‭‭Micah‬ ‭5‬:‭4‬‬He will stand and shepherd his flock in the strength of the Lord, in the majesty of the name of the Lord his God. And they will live securely, for then his greatness will reach to the e

Pastor Bill continues our sermon series, Prophet, Priest, King, God Prophet, Priest, King, GodWeek 3Highlights:Jesus is the anticipated King.‭‭Isaiah‬ ‭9‬:‭6‬-‭7‬‬For to us a child is born, to us a son is given, and the government will be on his shoulders. And he will be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace. Of the greatness of his government and peace there will be no end. He will reign on David’s throne and over his kingdom, establishing and upholding it with justice and righteousness from that time on and forever. The zeal of the Lord Almighty will accomplish this.‭‭Micah‬ ‭5‬:‭2‬‬“But you, Bethlehem Ephrathah, though you are small among the clans of Judah, out of you will come for me one who will be ruler over Israel, whose origins are from of old, from ancient times.”‭‭Micah‬ ‭5‬:‭4‬‬He will stand and shepherd his flock in the strength of the Lord, in the majesty of the name of the Lord his God. And they will live securely, for then his greatness will reach to the e

Pastor Jack continues our sermon series, Prophet, Priest, King, God Prophet, Priest, King, GodWeek 2Highlights:Jesus gets us.‭‭Hebrews‬ ‭4‬:‭14‬-‭16‬‬Therefore, since we have a great high priest who has ascended into heaven, Jesus the Son of God, let us hold firmly to the faith we profess. For we do not have a high priest who is unable to empathize with our weaknesses, but we have one who has been tempted in every way, just as we are—yet he did not sin. Let us then approach God’s throne of grace with confidence, so that we may receive mercy and find grace to help us in our time of need.Jesus guarantees a better covenant.‭‭Hebrews‬ ‭7‬:‭11‬-‭22‬‬If perfection could have been attained through the Levitical priesthood—and indeed the law given to the people established that priesthood—why was there still need for another priest to come, one in the order of Melchizedek, not in the order of Aaron? For when the priesthood is changed, the law must be changed also. He of whom these things are said belonged to a differ

Pastor Ryan continues our sermon series, Prophet, Priest, King, God Prophet, Priest, King, GodWeek 2Highlights:Jesus gets us.‭‭Hebrews‬ ‭4‬:‭14‬-‭16‬‬Therefore, since we have a great high priest who has ascended into heaven, Jesus the Son of God, let us hold firmly to the faith we profess. For we do not have a high priest who is unable to empathize with our weaknesses, but we have one who has been tempted in every way, just as we are—yet he did not sin. Let us then approach God’s throne of grace with confidence, so that we may receive mercy and find grace to help us in our time of need.Jesus guarantees a better covenant.‭‭Hebrews‬ ‭7‬:‭11‬-‭22‬‬If perfection could have been attained through the Levitical priesthood—and indeed the law given to the people established that priesthood—why was there still need for another priest to come, one in the order of Melchizedek, not in the order of Aaron? For when the priesthood is changed, the law must be changed also. He of whom these things are said belonged to a differ

Pastor Jack begins our sermon series, Prophet, Priest, King, God Prophet, Priest, King, GodWeek 1Highlights:Prophets speak for God.‭‭John‬ ‭7‬:‭16‬‬Jesus answered, “My teaching is not my own. It comes from the one who sent me.‭‭John‬ ‭8‬:‭28‬‬So Jesus said, “When you have lifted up the Son of Man, then you will know that I am he and that I do nothing on my own but speak just what the Father has taught me.‭‭John‬ ‭12‬:‭49‬‬For I did not speak on my own, but the Father who sent me commanded me to say all that I have spoken.‭‭John‬ ‭17‬:‭8‬‬For I gave them the words you gave me and they accepted them. They knew with certainty that I came from you, and they believed that you sent me.‭‭John‬ ‭1‬:‭14‬‬The Word became flesh and made his dwelling among us. We have seen his glory, the glory of the one and only Son, who came from the Father, full of grace and truth.Prophets tell of future events.‭‭Matthew‬ ‭16‬:‭21‬‬From that time on Jesus began to explain to his disciples that he must go to Jerusalem and suffer many t

Pastor Bill begins our sermon series, Prophet, Priest, King, God Prophet, Priest, King, GodWeek 1Prophets speak for God.‭‭John‬ ‭7‬:‭16‬‬Jesus answered, “My teaching is not my own. It comes from the one who sent me.‭‭John‬ ‭8‬:‭28‬‬So Jesus said, “When you have lifted up the Son of Man, then you will know that I am he and that I do nothing on my own but speak just what the Father has taught me.‭‭John‬ ‭12‬:‭49‬‬For I did not speak on my own, but the Father who sent me commanded me to say all that I have spoken.‭‭John‬ ‭17‬:‭8‬‬For I gave them the words you gave me and they accepted them. They knew with certainty that I came from you, and they believed that you sent me.‭‭John‬ ‭1‬:‭14‬‬The Word became flesh and made his dwelling among us. We have seen his glory, the glory of the one and only Son, who came from the Father, full of grace and truth.Prophets tell of future events.‭‭Matthew‬ ‭16‬:‭21‬‬From that time on Jesus began to explain to his disciples that he must go to Jerusalem and suffer many things at th