Peace, Prosperity, and Sin, part 2: Entering the Holy Place

This sermon is from July 19th.  We left for vacation that day, so I am just now getting this posted.

In the midst of a prosperous era, Judah's king Uzziah became arrogant.  What he did next brought disaster on him personally but also illustrates two vital truths for today.

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Kobuk Mission Report

From July 2-10, our mission team made our fourth trip to Kobuk, Alaska.  We got to participate in the village's 4th of July picnic, worship with the church on Sunday, and minister to about 25-30 kids through vacation bible school.  It was a great trip.

Here Rudy, Sandy, Bo, and Pastor Steve give their most cherished memories from this year's trip.  Praise God!

Peace, Prosperity, and Sin, part 1: Israel's Last Warning

After the violent upheaval that expelled Baal from Israel, God had compassion on the people and gave them a period of peace and prosperity. But their prosperity only increased their guilt before God. They did not respond in gratitude. Instead, after failing to seek God in times of need, they failed to seek Him in times of plenty, and the rich had no regard for the poor in the land. Israel's last warning came through the prophet Amos...

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