Kootenai Church Morning Worship
354 episodes - English - Latest episode: 7 days ago - ★★★★★ - 16 ratingsThe expository preaching ministry of Kootenai Community Church by Pastors/Elders Jim Osman, Jess Whetsel, Dave Rich, and Cornel Rasor. This podcast feed contains the weekly sermons preached from the pulpit on Sunday mornings at Kootenai Church.
The Elders/Teachers of Kootenai Church exposit verse-by-verse through whole books of the Bible. These sermons can be found within their own podcast series by visiting the KCC Audio Archive.
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Leaving a City to Gain The City (Hebrews 13:13-14)
April 21, 2024 18:00 - 37 minutes - 17.2 MBThis sermon expounds on Hebrews 13:13-14, encouraging Christians to forsake worldly pursuits and comforts in exchange for spiritual and eternal rewards in the city of God. Pastor Jim Osman vividly articulates the sacrifices and rejections of aligning oneself with Christ outside the worldly city, drawing parallels to biblical figures who exemplified such faith and endurance. The call is clear: embrace the reproach associated with Christ to secure a place in the everlasting city, high...
The Source of Strengthening Grace (Hebrews 13:9-10)
April 14, 2024 18:00 - 33 minutes - 15.6 MBThis sermon focuses on the profound implications of Jesus Christ's crucifixion outside of Jerusalem, symbolizing His ultimate rejection and suffering. We explore the theological significance of Christ's execution outside the city gates, drawing parallels with Old Testament practices where unclean and sinful elements were expelled from the camp. This powerful image emphasizes the alienation and condemnation Christ endured on behalf of humanity, underscoring the cross as a place of ul...
The Source of Strengthening Grace (Hebrews 13:9-10)
April 07, 2024 18:00 - 41 minutes - 19.1 MBThis sermon delves into the interpretation of Hebrews 13:9-10, emphasizing the dangers of false teachings and the importance of adhering to the truth for spiritual growth. Pastor Jim Osman discusses various warnings throughout the New Testament against false doctrines and underscores the necessity of discernment in distinguishing almost-true teachings from the absolute truth. Central to this sermon is the argument that spiritual strength and sanctification come through grace, not ad...
A Most Divisive Doctrine (Acts 23:1-10)
March 31, 2024 18:00 - 46 minutes - 21.4 MBThis sermon delves into the narrative of Acts 23:1-10, focusing on the Apostle Paul's trial before the Sanhedrin, where he astutely highlights his belief in the resurrection to create a division between the Pharisees and Sadducees, thus avoiding condemnation. The discussion emphasizes the centrality of the doctrine of resurrection in the Christian faith and its divisiveness not among believers, who are unified in this belief, but between Christianity and other worldviews. The sermon...
Our Unchanging Christ (Hebrews 13:8)
March 24, 2024 18:00 - 37 minutes - 17 MBIn a profoundly reflective exploration, the sermon delves into the unchanging nature of Christ amidst a world in constant flux. It contrasts the impermanence of creation, including humanity's shifting emotions, desires, and the physical world, with the eternal constancy of Jesus Christ as affirmed in Hebrews 13:8. This profound truth offers solace to believers facing life's uncertainties, anchoring their faith in the immutable character of Christ who remains the same across all ages...
Remembering the Remarkable (Hebrews 13:7)
March 17, 2024 18:00 - 33 minutes - 15.5 MBWe are encouraged to imitate the faith of the faithful saints who have gone before and left an example for us. An exposition of Hebrews 13:7. ★ Support this podcast ★
Longing for the Word (1 Peter 2:1-3)
March 10, 2024 18:00 - 40 minutes - 18.6 MBGod's will for every believer is their sanctification. That is the purpose of this life, with all of its trials and temptations. God has given us His word as a means of sanctification, but to gain from it, we must first put away our sins. Putting away sin and desiring God's word is impossible apart from the regenerating, converting work of the gospel of Jesus Christ. Through the gospel, we are made new creatures, fully capable of warring against our sins, loving God's word, and movi...
Companionship: A Verity to Cherish (Hebrews 13:5-6)
March 03, 2024 19:00 - 41 minutes - 18.9 MBThe promise of God's faithful and unending presence is the basis for our contentment. If God has promised to never leave or forsake us, we can rest in that provision and fight the covetousness that unsettles our souls. An exposition of Hebrews 13:5-6. ★ Support this podcast ★
Contentment: A Virtue to Cultivate (Hebrews 13:5-6)
February 25, 2024 19:00 - 40 minutes - 18.5 MBThe opposite of covetousness is contentment. We are to cultivate the virtue of contentment as an answer to the covetous heart. An exposition of Hebrews 13:5-6. ★ Support this podcast ★
Covetousness: A Vice to Cast Off (Hebrews 13:5-6)
February 18, 2024 19:00 - 41 minutes - 19.1 MBThe sin of covetousness is an insidious evil that can lurk in even the most unsuspecting hearts. We examine the sin itself and its various manifestations. An exposition of Hebrews 13:5-6. ★ Support this podcast ★
Guarding the Marriage Bed, Part 2 (Hebrews 13:4)
February 11, 2024 19:00 - 48 minutes - 22.4 MBWe are commanded to guard the purity of the marriage bed against polluting influences like adultery and fornication. In this message we see what Scripture says regarding the flesh, putting it to death, and yielding our members as instruments of righteousness. An exposition of Hebrews 13:4 and some other selected scriptures. ★ Support this podcast ★
Guarding the Marriage Bed, Part 1 (Hebrews 13:4)
February 04, 2024 19:00 - 44 minutes - 20.4 MBWe honor marriage by guarding the marriage bed from any and every threat that would seek to defile the sexual union between a man and his wife. An exposition of Hebrews 13:4. ★ Support this podcast ★
Guarding the Honor of Marriage, Part 2 (Hebrews 13:4)
January 28, 2024 19:00 - 47 minutes - 21.9 MBThe author exhorts his readers to honor marriage and the marriage bed. We take a look at the honorable institution of marriage and how we can glorify God in giving marriage its proper honor in the church. An exposition of Hebrews 13:4. ★ Support this podcast ★
Guarding the Honor of Marriage, Part 1 (Hebrews 13:4)
January 21, 2024 19:00 - 46 minutes - 21.1 MBThe author exhorts his readers to honor marriage and the marriage bed. We take a look at the honorable institution of marriage and how we can glorify God in giving marriage its proper honor in the church. An exposition of Hebrews 13:4. ★ Support this podcast ★
Love For Sufferers (Hebrews 13:3)
January 14, 2024 19:00 - 39 minutes - 18.3 MBAn expression of brotherly love is remembering the prisoners and others who suffer for the gospel. An exposition of Hebrews 13:3. ★ Support this podcast ★
Love For Strangers (Hebrews 13:2)
January 07, 2024 19:00 - 42 minutes - 19.6 MBOne of the most practical and gracious expressions of brotherly love is to show hospitality to strangers. In this sermon, we answer three questions: What is hospitality? Why is it important? What do angels have to do with it? An exposition of Hebrews 13:2. Related sermon by David Forsyth - Hospitality - A Neglected Essential (Selected Scriptures) ★ Support this podcast ★
Brotherly Love (Hebrews 13:1)
December 31, 2023 19:00 - 43 minutes - 19.9 MBThe author encourages his readers to continue in brotherly love. This is the natural response of the believer to the immense blessings bestowed upon them in the new covenant. Brotherly love is essential in the church and the mark of Kingdom citizens. An exposition of Hebrews 13:1. ★ Support this podcast ★
The Arrival of the Savior (Luke 2:1-20)
December 25, 2023 02:30 - 26 minutes - 12.1 MBOn the night of the Savior's Birth, His arrival was announced to Shepherds out in the fields. An exposition of Luke 2:1-20. ★ Support this podcast ★
The Announcement of the Savior (Luke 1:26-38)
December 24, 2023 19:00 - 45 minutes - 20.9 MBIn Gabriel's announcement to Mary, we see the themes of Old Testament promises surface once again. The child born to Mary would be both human and divine. The "Seed of the woman" would be conceived apart from the agency of man. He would be a King from David's line who will rule that Kingdom forever. An exposition of Luke 1:26-38. ★ Support this podcast ★
The Deity of the Son of David (Selected Scriptures)
December 17, 2023 19:00 - 44 minutes - 20.5 MBThe Old Testament promised a Messiah Who is Immanuel, "God with us." The origin, names, and reign of the Messiah as promised in the Old Testament reveal His divine nature. An exposition of Micah 5:2; Isaiah 9:6-7; and Psalm 2. ★ Support this podcast ★
The Humanity of the Son of God (Selected Scriptures)
December 10, 2023 19:00 - 46 minutes - 21.3 MBThe humanity of the Redeemer is necessary for our salvation. The Old Testament promised a Messiah who would share fully our humanity. We see His humanity in His lineage, His suffering, and His reign. An exposition of selected Scriptures. ★ Support this podcast ★
The Long Expected Jesus: The First Glimpse of Jesus (Genesis 3:15)
December 03, 2023 19:00 - 40 minutes - 18.5 MBThis is the first message in a Christmas series for 2023. We begin with the very first promise of a redeemer given to Adam and Even in the garden after their sin. Spoken amid a curse, this promise is filled with hope and mercy. An exposition of Genesis 3:15. ★ Support this podcast ★
Love is a Good Investment (1 Peter 1:23-25)
November 26, 2023 19:00 - 40 minutes - 18.8 MBPeter commands believers to love one another fervently and from the heart. This kind of love is not without sacrifice, but this investment of love is guaranteed to result in eternal benefit. Because our new life has its source in God's word, and because God's word endures forever, we can have confidence that the relationships we build with other believers are also eternal. We will forever share in the benefits of the sacrificial love we share on this side of eternity. An exposition ...
The Grace of Gratitude (Colossians 3:15-17)
November 19, 2023 19:00 - 37 minutes - 17.4 MBGiving thanks should characterize our relationships, our worship, and our service. It is a grace that should be evident in all aspects of Christian living and church life. An exposition of Colossians 3:15-17. ★ Support this podcast ★
The Fruit of God's Mercies (Romans 12:9-13)
November 12, 2023 19:00 - 37 minutes - 17.4 MBThere are remarkable parallels between Hebrews 13 and Romans 12. In this message, we explore the nature of Christian love and the various applications of it that we find in both passages. An exposition of Romans 12. ★ Support this podcast ★
Serving An Unchanging God (Hebrews 12:28-29)
November 05, 2023 19:00 - 40 minutes - 18.6 MBOut of gratitude for the blessings of the New Covenant, we serve a God who does not change. He is still a consuming fire Whom we gratefully serve with reverence and awe. An exposition of Hebrews 12:28-29. ★ Support this podcast ★
God Is Not Cold (Ephesians 1:3a)
October 29, 2023 18:00 - 40 minutes - 18.7 MBThree thrilling and heart-warming realities are inherent in the designation of God as Father of our Lord Jesus Christ. God is essentially a Father God the Father eternally loves God the Son God the Father is in eternal fellowship with the Son ★ Support this podcast ★
A Public Confession of Faith (Acts 2:37-47)
October 22, 2023 18:00 - 35 minutes - 16.4 MBOn the day of Pentecost 3,000 souls were converted and added to the Church. Baptism was part of that conversion experience. In this message, we note four things about those who were baptized on the day of Pentecost. An exposition of Acts 2:37-47. ★ Support this podcast ★
The Unshakable Kingdom (Hebrews 12:28)
October 15, 2023 18:00 - 38 minutes - 17.6 MBBelievers receive an unshakable kingdom. This great future grace should motivate us to offer grateful service to the King. An exposition of Hebrews 12:28. ★ Support this podcast ★
The Final Shakedown, Part 2 (Hebrews 12:26-27)
October 08, 2023 18:00 - 33 minutes - 15.5 MBThe author offers one final warning against impenitent unbelief by quoting a prophecy of the final judgment found in Haggai 2:6. The final judgment of God upon the nations, unbelievers, and all creation should serve as an encouragement and solace to believers who face hostility and affliction at the hands of unbelievers. The final judgment of God is a terrifying reality to all without a Savior. An exposition of Hebrews 12:26-27. ★ Support this podcast ★
The Final Shakedown, Part 1 (Hebrews 12:26-27)
October 01, 2023 07:00 - 46 minutes - 21.3 MBThe author offers one final warning against impenitent unbelief by quoting a prophecy of the final judgment found in Haggai 2:6. The final judgment of God upon the nations, unbelievers, and all creation should serve as an encouragement and solace to believers who face hostility and affliction at the hands of unbelievers. An exposition of Hebrews 12:26-27. ★ Support this podcast ★
The New Speech of the New Man (Colossians 4:2-6)
September 24, 2023 18:00 - 43 minutes - 20.2 MBThough Paul is writing primarily to combat false teachers threatening that congregation, his pastoral care for this flock is clearly evident in this letter. Since believers in Jesus have new life in Him, all aspects of our lives (our "walk") should clearly demonstrate that fact, including our speech—an exposition of Colossians 4:2-6. ★ Support this podcast ★
Loving Obedience to the Savior (Romans 6:1-5)
September 17, 2023 18:00 - 37 minutes - 17.2 MBEight reasons to obey the Savior and be baptized. Selected Scriptures. ★ Support this podcast ★
Learning the Lessons of the Past (Hebrews 12:25)
September 10, 2023 18:00 - 40 minutes - 18.6 MBWe are reminded of the record of God's judgments against sin throughout history. We are encouraged to give heed to God's warnings lest the same fate befall us. An exposition of Hebrews 12:25. ★ Support this podcast ★
The Final Warning Passage (Hebrews 12:25-29)
September 03, 2023 18:00 - 44 minutes - 20.2 MBAn overview of the fifth and final warning passage of Hebrews. This is the most severe of all the warning passages. We look at the features of all five warning passages and consider their role in the believer's perseverance. An overview exposition of vv. 25-29. ★ Support this podcast ★
Better in Every Way (Hebrews 12:24)
August 27, 2023 18:00 - 35 minutes - 16.4 MBThe surety and security of our blessings rests upon Christ and His work. The immense blessings are ours because we have a better mediator who has provided a better covenant sealed with a better blood. An exposition of Hebrews 12:24. ★ Support this podcast ★
The Righteous Judge of All (Hebrews 12:23)
August 20, 2023 18:00 - 35 minutes - 16.4 MBThough a terror to the unbeliever, coming to the Judge of all is an encouragement to the one who trusts in Christ. An exposition of Hebrews 12:23. ★ Support this podcast ★
The Firstborn Citizens of Heaven (Hebrews 12:23)
August 13, 2023 18:00 - 42 minutes - 19.7 MBBelievers in Christ are "the church of the firstborn". This is a description of our status as citizens of Heaven whose names are indelibly recorded there. The term "firstborn" is rich in symbolism. In this sermon, we look at seven significant truths captured by that description. An exposition of Hebrews 12:22-24. ★ Support this podcast ★
Peter's Command to a Comprehensive Love (1 Peter 1:22)
August 06, 2023 18:00 - 46 minutes - 21.4 MBEvery Christian loves other believers. By living in obedience to the truth of God's Word, we grow in sanctification, increasing in our love for one another to the point where our love can be described as sincere. We are commanded to push that love to its limits, both in its depth and breadth outward toward other believers, and also inwardly through all of the faculties of the inner person. We are to love one another comprehensively, and that love is not to be done against our affect...
An Angelic Festival of Worship (Hebrews 12:22-24)
July 30, 2023 18:00 - 32 minutes - 15.1 MBHaving described our eternal home, the text of Hebrews lists the residents of that great City. He begins with the angels who will occupy Heaven with us and join us in worship and work. An exposition of Hebrews 12:22-24. ★ Support this podcast ★
The Heavenly Jerusalem (Hebrews 12:22)
July 23, 2023 18:00 - 48 minutes - 22.1 MBWe have come to blessings which can not yet be touched. The first one listed is Heaven, our eternal home. What is "Zion?" How does it symbolize our eternal Home? An exposition of Hebrews 12:24. ★ Support this podcast ★
A Tale of Two Mountains, Part 2 (Hebrews 12:18-24)
July 16, 2023 18:00 - 36 minutes - 16.6 MBTo encourage the readers unto endurance, the author contrasts their current state of blessed assurance with the terrifying events surrounding the giving of the law. This is part of the fifth and final warning passage in Hebrews. An exposition of Hebrews 12:18-24 and selected Old Testament passages. ★ Support this podcast ★
A Tale of Two Mountains, Part 1 (Hebrews 12:18-24)
July 09, 2023 18:00 - 42 minutes - 19.3 MBTo encourage the readers unto endurance, the author contrasts their current state of blessed assurance with the terrifying events surrounding the giving of the law. This is part of the fifth and final warning passage in Hebrews. An exposition of Hebrews 12:18-24 and selected Old Testament passages. ★ Support this podcast ★
Esau: Faithless and Forsaken (Hebrews 12:16-17)
July 02, 2023 18:00 - 35 minutes - 16.4 MBEsau is an example of one who forfeits blessings for temporary ease or comfort. He serves as a warning to any who might think of turning from truth to avoid the hostility of the world. An exposition of Hebrews 12:16-17. ★ Support this podcast ★
The Disdain and Decadence of Apostates, Part 2 (Hebrews 12:16-17; Genesis)
June 25, 2023 18:00 - 49 minutes - 22.8 MBWe are given an example of the heart of apostasy in the Old Testament character Esau. We observe his carnality, his contempt, and his consequences from the Old Testament narrative. They serve as a warning to us. An exposition of Hebrews 12:16-17 and selected passages in Genesis. ★ Support this podcast ★
The Freedom of Grace (Luke 15)
June 18, 2023 18:00 - 45 minutes - 20.8 MBBoth the younger son (the rebellious prodigal) and the older son (the religious prodigal) are more alike than they are different: They are both opposed to receiving the free goodness and grace of the Father. They are essentially anti-grace prodigals. And so, we must remember not to resist or replace God's grace. An exposition of Luke 15. ★ Support this podcast ★
The Disdain and Decadence of Apostates, Part 1 (Hebrews 12:16-17; Selected Scriptures)
June 11, 2023 18:00 - 48 minutes - 22.3 MBWe are given an example of the heart of apostasy in the Old Testament character Esau. We observe his carnality, his contempt, and his consequences from the Old Testament narrative. They serve as a warning to us. An exposition of Hebrews 12:16-17. ★ Support this podcast ★
Imitating the Love of God (Ephesians 5:1-2)
June 04, 2023 18:00 - 36 minutes - 16.7 MBImitating God's love and walking in love as Christians. This text emphasizes the importance of demonstrating a love that is distinct from worldly love and imitating God's unconditional and unselfish love. As believers we should emulate God's love by being kind, forgiving, and loving towards one another, highlighting the need to love even those who may be difficult or uncomfortable to love. An exposition of Ephesians 5:1-2. ★ Support this podcast ★
The Danger and Defilement of Apostates (Hebrews 12:15)
May 28, 2023 18:00 - 48 minutes - 22.1 MBWe are commanded to look out for any in our midst who might come short of God’s grace. The author defines the essence of apostasy, describes the effect of apostasy, and provides an example of apostasy. An exposition of Hebrews 12:15. ★ Support this podcast ★
The Passionate Pursuit of Holiness (Hebrews 12:14)
May 21, 2023 18:00 - 43 minutes - 19.9 MBHebrews warns us that "without holiness, no one will see the Lord." Holiness prepares us to see God. We look at three different aspects of sanctification and how they relate to each other. We see that our salvation empowers us to pursue holiness that we may share in God's holiness (Hebrews 12:10). An exposition of Hebrews 12:14. ★ Support this podcast ★