Kootenai Church: Special Sermons
131 episodes - English - Latest episode: 27 days ago - ★★★★★ - 7 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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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...
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 ★
The Grace of Gratitude (Colossians 3:15-17)
November 19, 2023 19:00 - 37 minutes - 17.3 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 ★
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 New Speech of the New Man (Colossians 4:2-6)
September 24, 2023 18:00 - 43 minutes - 20.1 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 ★
Why Read Your Bible? (Selected Scriptures)
August 13, 2023 16:30 - 58 minutes - 26.8 MBThis morning’s lesson provides ten reasons why you should regularly and systematically read your whole bible along with some practical suggestions to help you begin and sustain this life-changing spiritual habit. ★ Support this podcast ★
Christ: The Sovereign Savior of the Sheep (John 6, 10, 17)
June 25, 2023 16:30 - 49 minutes - 22.6 MBA survey of John’s Gospel, and its teachings regarding God's election, and the security of His elect. An exposition of John 6, 10, 17. ★ 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 ★
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 Baptism of the Holy Spirit
June 04, 2023 16:30 - 42 minutes - 19.5 MBThe distinction between the baptism of the Holy Spirit and being filled with the Holy Spirit. The baptism of the Holy Spirit is a unique event associated with the birth of the church, characterized by the filling of the Holy Spirit and the speaking of tongues, and it is not a normative experience for present-day believers–the gift of speaking in tongues ceased after the apostolic era. ★ Support this podcast ★
Bodies Fit For A Heavenly Home (Philippians 3:20-21)
April 09, 2023 18:00 - 44 minutes - 20.3 MBThe single truth that will most effectively fix your heart, mind, and affections upon Heaven, our eternal home and reward, is the truth of our future bodily resurrection. Reminding us that our citizenship is in Heaven, Paul describes our eventual transformation at the Resurrection by which we will be made fit for our Heavenly Home. An exposition of Philippians 3:20-21. ★ Support this podcast ★
Behold Your King! (Matthew 21:1-11, 14-17)
April 02, 2023 18:00 - 52 minutes - 24.1 MBOne week before Passover Jesus and His disciples emerged from seclusion and He publicly rode into Jerusalem on a donkey. Why did Jesus come to Jerusalem at that time of year and why was it necessary for Him to come in such a public way? We will explore these questions and more in our study of the Triumphal Entry on that Palm Sunday 2,000 years ago. An exposition of Matthew 21:1-11;14-17. ★ Support this podcast ★
Jesus Christ: Lord of Creation, Lord of Salvation (Colossians 1:15-20)
March 12, 2023 18:00 - 39 minutes - 18.2 MBPaul wrote the church in Colossae to strengthen it against false teachers trying to impose legalistic dietary and religious rules. Using a hymn in two stanzas Paul reminds them of their sufficiency in Christ who is the sovereign Lord of creation, the church, and their salvation. An exposition of Colossians 1:15-20. ★ Support this podcast ★
I Will Build My Church (Selected Scriptures)
January 08, 2023 17:30 - 45 minutes - 20.9 MBThis message focuses on four expressions of God's sovereignty over His church so that we will be reminded that it belongs to Him and not us. God's sovereignty is expressed in the fact that He formed the Church according to His plan, He fills the Church according to His pleasure, He fashions the Church according to His prerogative, and He focuses the Church according to His priorities. ★ Support this podcast ★
Hospitality - A Neglected Essential (Selected Scriptures)
January 01, 2023 19:00 - 42 minutes - 19.6 MBChristian hospitality has fallen from prominence by the mistaken assumption that it is a spiritual gift. But when we examine the Scriptures we find that hospitality is not a gift but a duty through which we express our love for the brethren. ★ Support this podcast ★
Sola Scriptura: Its Meaning and Ramifications (2 Timothy 3:10-17)
November 20, 2022 18:45 - 37 minutes - 17.3 MBWhen a large rock is thrown into a pond, the ripple effects can be both dramatic and extensive. When we understand that “all Scripture is God-breathed” (the sole infallible rule of faith for the people of God) the implications are likewise massive and far-reaching. An exposition of 2 Timothy 3:10-17. ★ Support this podcast ★
The Personal Impact of Sufficiency (Selected Scriptures)
November 20, 2022 17:30 - 47 minutes - 21.9 MBWe will get a grip on what the sufficiency of Scripture means, in itself, and what it means to us as believers, in personal application. ★ Support this podcast ★
Learning How To Be Angry (Ephesians 4:26-27)
November 13, 2022 19:00 - 39 minutes - 18.2 MBAnger is a powerful emotion, but it can be used for good or evil like dynamite. In Ephesians 4:26-27 the Apostle Paul instructs the believer how to navigate between the extremes of sinful anger and complacency while pointing to the gospel as the ultimate Christian response. If you are struggling to find the proper role for anger in your life this message is for you. An exposition of Ephesians 4:26-27. ★ Support this podcast ★
Who Were the Puritans?
October 30, 2022 19:00 - 42 minutes - 20.4 MBAn overview of the Puritans. Who they were, and what they believed. ★ Support this podcast ★
But God! (Ephesians 2:4)
October 30, 2022 19:00 - 30 minutes - 15.2 MBGod and God alone is the active agent in our salvation. Therefore all glory goes to Him for our redemption and deliverance from His wrath. An exposition of Ephesians 2:4. ★ Support this podcast ★
Unlocking the Christian Life (Romans 12:1-2)
September 25, 2022 16:35 - 39 minutes - 19.1 MBPaul lays out in this text four Holy Spirit-empowered keys that are necessary to unlock the Christian life. These keys are the basis for fulfilling the ethical imperatives that make up the balance of the letter. An exposition of Romans 12:1-2. ★ Support this podcast ★
How to Listen to a Sermon (Selected Scriptures)
September 04, 2022 19:35 - 47 minutes - 22.7 MBSince preaching is one of the primary means of grace for the believer it is critical that we hear and heed the preached word. This message emphasizes three essential activities that we must practice so that we will make the most of the Sunday sermon. ★ Support this podcast ★
Immersed in Christ (Romans 6:1-6)
August 28, 2022 13:42 - 37 minutes - 18.5 MBBelievers are immersed in Christ so that we may partake of His work on our behalf. In Christ, we have died, been buried, and raised again. This is the spiritual reality behind the symbolism of water baptism. A brief exposition of Romans 6:1-6 before our baptism service. ★ Support this podcast ★
The Preeminence of Christ (Colossians 1:15-20)
August 14, 2022 23:33 - 58 minutes - 28 MBToday, Andrew Rappaport from Striving for Eternity ministries is our guest speaker. Paul argues for the preeminence of Jesus over all things. This demonstrates that He is the Creator and Sustainer of all things and therefore worthy of our worship and adoration. An exposition of Colossians 1:15-20. ★ Support this podcast ★
What Is the Perfect? (1 Corinthians 13:8-13)
August 14, 2022 17:41 - 46 minutes - 22.6 MBToday, Andrew Rappaport from Striving for Eternity ministries is our guest speaker. Many ask, “does the gift of tongues continue today?” Some say “yes” and others “no”. But does Scripture provide a precise answer? Paul provides that answer. An exposition of 1 Corinthians 13:8-13. ★ Support this podcast ★
Why Be Baptized? (Matthew 28:16-20)
July 31, 2022 18:46 - 50 minutes - 24.4 MBJesus commanded that believers in Him be baptized by immersion after placing their faith in Him for salvation. This is the demonstrable New Testament teaching and pattern. We look at the commands to be baptized, the pattern of the New Testament, and the symbolism of Baptism. A few objections and questions were answered. An exposition of Matthew 28:16-20 and Selected Scriptures. ★ Support this podcast ★
Biblical Reconciliation (Ephesians 2:11-22)
June 05, 2022 20:40 - 45 minutes - 22 MBGod has reconciled sinners to Himself and to each other. In Ephesians 2, the Apostle Paul describes racial reconciliation and gives God’s answer to racism and racial hostility. An exposition of Ephesians 2:11-22. ★ Support this podcast ★
The Dangers of Discontentment (Psalm 34:8-10)
June 05, 2022 20:37 - 42 minutes - 20.6 MBBelievers in Christ must trust in the goodness, kindness, and mercy of God to meet our most pressing needs regardless of the temporal circumstances we face in life. An exposition of Psalm 34:8-10. ★ Support this podcast ★
Jesus Sustains Us For His Glory (1 Kings 19:1-18)
May 01, 2022 23:08 - 39 minutes - 19.3 MBThe Angel of the Lord sustained Elijah and today, as our Great High Priest, He sustains us as well. Jesus secures and sustains us for a great salvation. An exposition of 1 Kings 19:1-18. For those who would like to support the Burns family’s efforts in their Alaska ministry, you can donate here. And for those who are interested in supporting their international ministry, you can donate here. ★ Support this podcast ★
The Providence of God in Planting Churches (Acts & Philippians)
May 01, 2022 23:03 - 48 minutes - 23.5 MBA theology of church planting and the providence of God. For those who would like to support the Burns family’s efforts in their Alaska ministry, you can donate here. And for those who are interested in supporting their international ministry, you can donate here. ★ Support this podcast ★
Job: Faith For Resurrection (Job 19:23-27)
April 17, 2022 19:14 - 45 minutes - 22 MBThe revelation of and belief in bodily resurrection was very robust, even in the earliest times of the biblical record. Job, by faith, trusted Yahweh for his redemption, resurrection, and ultimate reward. An exposition of Job 19:23-27. ★ Support this podcast ★
The Birth of Christ (Luke 2:21-35)
December 24, 2021 17:15 - 21 minutes - 13.1 MBThree things we learn from Joseph and Mary’s encounter with Simeon in the Temple (Luke 2). The birth of Christ was a Trinitarian event, a public event, and a salvific event. An exposition of Luke 2:21-35 and the last in our series of Christmas messages. ★ Support this podcast ★
The Rise and Fall of Many (Luke 2:33-35)
December 19, 2021 21:15 - 40 minutes - 21.5 MBJesus Christ the dividing line among all humanity as each person’s destiny is revealed by their reaction to Him. An exposition of Luke 2:33-35. ★ Support this podcast ★
Salvation, Revelation, and Glory (Luke 2:27-32)
December 12, 2021 20:50 - 43 minutes - 22.8 MBSimeon beholds Christ as God’s salvation, revelation, and glory. An exposition of Luke 2:27-32. ★ Support this podcast ★
Simeon Sees the Savior (Luke 2:21-26)
December 05, 2021 15:32 - 46 minutes - 24.6 MBAn introduction to Simeon and his encounter with Jesus in the temple when Jesus was presented to the Lord by His parents. We look at the detail that Luke provides in showing the fastidious observance of the law by Mary and Joseph on behalf of their newborn son. An exposition of Luke 2:21-35. ★ Support this podcast ★
Guard the Truth (2 Timothy 2:14-26) with Phil Johnson
May 23, 2021 20:18 - 1 hour - 29.5 MBPaul instructed Timothy to uncompromisingly guard the truth in a gracious manner appropriate for the servant of Christ. An exposition of 2 Timothy 2:14-26. ★ Support this podcast ★
Spurgeon and Hyper-Calvinism with Phil Johnson
May 23, 2021 20:06 - 54 minutes - 26.1 MBDescription: History teaches us that hyper-Calvinism is as much a threat to true Calvinism as Arminianism is. Virtually every revival of true Calvinism since the Puritan era has been hijacked, crippled, or ultimately killed by hyper-Calvinist influences. Modern Calvinists would do well to be on guard against the influence of these deadly trends. Read: A Primer on Hyper-Calvinism ★ Support this podcast ★
BCM Update by Marty and Jeanette Windle
May 16, 2021 22:31 - 49 minutes - 22.5 MBBCM President Marty Windle and his wife, Jeanette, give an update on the outreach efforts of Bible Centered Ministries International during the COVID pandemic of 2020. ★ Support this podcast ★
The Fulfillment of Promise (Acts 13:30-38)
April 05, 2021 03:22 - 44 minutes - 20.5 MBThe Apostle Paul’s first recorded sermon emphasized the Resurrection of Christ as a fulfillment of Old Testament promises of God. An exposition of Acts 13:30-38. ★ Support this podcast ★
Christ: The King of Christmas (Isaiah 9:6-7)
December 21, 2020 05:20 - 47 minutes - 22.1 MBA look at the promised King and Kingdom. An exposition of Isaiah 9:6-7. ★ Support this podcast ★
Marks of a Godly Husband (Ephesians 5:25-28)
December 07, 2020 00:11 - 51 minutes - 25.2 MBGod has ordained that men are to be the spiritual leaders in both the home and the church and in that order. Men must lead in the home first. They are called to be godly husbands to their wives. In this message we will look at the biblical marks of a godly husband. Loving our wives as Christ loved the church is a high calling with great responsibility. An exposition of Ephesians 5:25-28. ★ Support this podcast ★
The Ruler Over the Realm of Mankind (Selected Scriptures from Daniel)
November 01, 2020 17:42 - 51 minutes - 23.6 MBThere is an audio delay issue with the video caused by the new video setup. We hope to have it fixed before the next recording. A survey of a major theme of the book of Daniel demonstrating that God is sovereign over the affairs of men and He appoints rulers and leaders for His own purposes according to His will. These are comforting truths that should encourage our hearts and bolster our faith in difficult and uncertain times. ★ Support this podcast ★
The Church: God’s Divine Construction Project, Part 4 (Romans 12:3-10; Acts 10:34-43)
August 24, 2020 01:40 - 43 minutes - 20 MBJeff Miller is teaching a mini-series during our Sunday School hour, titled The Church: God’s Divine Construction Project. This is the fourth and final message of this series, and this week, Jeff covers The Master Builder’s Purposes: Fellowship & Witness. An exposition of Romans 12:3-10; Acts 10:34-43. | Download Lesson Notes ★ Support this podcast ★
The Church: God’s Divine Construction Project, Part 3 (Romans 11:33-12:2)
August 16, 2020 20:54 - 35 minutes - 16.9 MBJeff Miller is teaching a mini-series during our Sunday School hour, titled The Church: God's Divine Construction Project. This is the third of four weeks, and this week Jeff covers The Master Builder's Purposes: Worship and Transformation. An exposition of Romans 11:33-12:2. | Download Lesson Notes ★ Support this podcast ★