Sermons on Amos 6:1-7:1: showing 1-15 of 51

Three Strikes - Yer Out!

Contributed by John Beehler on Aug 15, 2001

God may lose patience with us, and we may strike out, but we’re still on the team.

Three Strikes - Yer Out! Maybe you’ve seen those T-shirts and stickers with the words "No Fear." It’s the name of a company associated with motor sport racing and NASCAR. I guess this could be the slogan of the drivers....they supposedly drive and compete with NO FEAR. This attitude ...read more

Scripture: Amos 7:1-8

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Crisis Of Conformity

Contributed by Douglas Phillips on Aug 28, 2001

One cannot stand in the middle of the road when it comes to faith. You are either on one side or the other. There is great pressure today to conform and compromise our values, but we shall see from this passage that this is not possible.

THE CRISIS OF CONFORMITY AMOS 6:1 - 6:14 Scripture Reading: Amos 6:1 - 6:14 Responsive Reading: 2 Kings 17:1 - 17:23 Introduction: I want to begin my sermon today by asking for your help. I’ve been looking for a street in Fredericton and Nackawic, but I haven’t been successful. What I want ...read more

Scripture: Amos 6:1-14

Denomination: Baptist

America Has Gone Too Far

Contributed by Cooper Abrams Iii on Sep 17, 2001

In the face of America’s current trend to deny God where can we find comfort.

America Has Gone Too Far! A nation of people that have no fear of God. Amos 7:1-13 Date: November 6, 1998 Intro: The elections of this past week have proven clearly that America has no fear of God. I rarely preach messages addressing current events or politics, but I feel compelled to ...read more

Scripture: Amos 7:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

"Danger Of Prosperity Being Placed Before God.”

Contributed by Dr. Jerry Morrissey on Sep 22, 2001

Seventeenth Sunday after Pentecost September 30, 2001 Year C Amos 6 : 1a, 4-7 Title: “Danger of prosperity being placed before God.”

Seventeenth Sunday after Pentecost September 30, 2001 Year C Amos 6 : 1a, 4-7 Title: “Danger of prosperity being placed before God.” Amos is prophesying in the northern kingdom, whose capital is Samaria, shortly before its fall to the Assyrians. Many Israelites, certainly the prominent ...read more

Scripture: Amos 6:1-6

Denomination: Lutheran

The Book Of Amos

Contributed by Jay Parr on Oct 18, 2000

The prophet Amos was similar to the prophets of the Old Testament in some ways and quite different in others.

The prophet Amos was similar to the prophets of the Old Testament in some ways and quite different in others. Amos has been referred to as the “Classic Prophet of Doom” because of both his message of repentance and the general dislike and unwant of his message. Amos preached of the impending ...read more

Scripture: Amos 1:1, Amos 6:4-14

Woe To Those At Ease In Zion

Contributed by Chris Layton on May 5, 2005

Dealing with the seriousness to which Christian’s take their walk with the Lord!

Woe to Those at Ease in Zion Amos 6:1 Our text this morning is a very familiar text to some here. You may have heard many sermons from this text, although I have never used it before. I suppose there are not many preachers who have not. Turn with me to Amos 6:1 – “Woe to those who are at ease in ...read more

Scripture: Amos 6:1

Denomination: Baptist

Complacency In The Church

Contributed by Robert Kerr on Jul 24, 2004

THE CAUSE & CURE FOR COMPLACENCY IN THE CHURCH

COMPLACENCY IN THE CHURCH BACKGROUND: The people of the Northern kingdom (Israel), even while thinking themselves secure, stood doomed for their rejection of the Lord and His ways. TEXT: Amos 6:1-14 INTRODUCTION: Amos 6:1 Woe to them that are at ease in Zion, and trust in the ...read more

Scripture: Amos 6:1-14, Proverbs 10:4, Joshua 24:1-30

Denomination: Baptist

Justice, Love And Mercy

Contributed by Chris Appleby on Feb 7, 2005

One way we can respond to a disaster like the Tsunami in Asia, apart from the obvious response of generosity to those in need is to call again on Jesus Christ, the lamb of God who takes away the sin of the world, thanking him for his sacrifice that makes

We need to be very careful when we think about a great natural disaster like the tsunami in Asia that we don’t jump to conclusions too quickly. Already you may have heard people claiming that this is a judgement on the Islamic extremists of Aceh, or that it’s the result of global warming or that ...read more

Scripture: Amos 6:1-14

Denomination: Anglican

The Reality Of God's Judgment Ii Series

Contributed by Bobby Roger on Feb 2, 2004

a message on the reality of God’s judgment

The Reality of God¡¦s Judgment Part II Amos 6:1-14 I. THE FIRST MESSAGE OF WOE„³YOU WILL BE EXILED AND NOT EXALTED (5:18-17) II. THE SECOND MESSAGE OF WOE„³YOU WILL SUFFER AFFLICTION AND NOT AFFLUENCE (6:1-14) A. The Charge of Complacency-¡¨Woe to them that are at ease¡K¡¨ (1) To be secure, ...read more

Scripture: Amos 6:1-14

Denomination: Baptist

The Messenger Of Judgment Series

Contributed by Bobby Roger on Feb 2, 2004

a message about the man Amos

The Messenger of Judgment Amos 7 I. AMOS’ BATTLE WITH GOD A. The Vision of Locusts (1-3) B. The Vision of Fire (4-6) C. The Vision of the Plumbline (7-9) II. AMOS’ BATTLE WITH MAN A. The Priest’s Report (10-11) B. The Priest’s Rebuke (12-13) C. The Prophet’s Response (14-17) 1. I’m a common ...read more

Scripture: Amos 7:1-17

Denomination: Baptist

Asleep In The Light

Contributed by Thomas Dibble on May 16, 2003

This is the call to every believer - to awake out of sleep and shake the slumber off and reach out your hand to pull someone to safety. The world is lost in darkness but we the church must not be asleep in the light.

You deserve a break today is the familiar slogan of Macdonald’s. It has a certain ring to it, doesn’t it! It has a certain allure that catches our attention. I do deserve a break today. With the pressures of our school, work and family, with our hectic busy schedules sometimes we feel like “Yes ...read more

Scripture: Amos 6:1-6

Denomination: Pentecostal

Amos, Justice And Judgment Series

Contributed by Michael Goodfellow on Jun 17, 2002

The first in a summer series on the Minor Prophets.

SERMON June 16, 2002 Donkin-Morien-Birch Grove Pastoral Charge Amos 4: 1-13 “Minor Prophets I: Amos, justice and judgement” This morning I begin my summer preaching project which will consist of twelve sermons on the Minor Prophets of the Old Testament. These 12 prophets form the closing part of ...read more

Scripture: Amos 4:1-13, Amos 7:1-9

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Keeping Your Heart In The Right Place

Contributed by Scott Jensen on Oct 6, 2007

Keeping your heart in the right place. Leading a comfortable lifestyle is not the only thing we should be seeking in life. We have a responsibility to our fellow men and women as well as God.

Keeping Your Heart in the Right Place Introduction Manufacturers have regularly recalled such items as automobiles, television sets and, of course, more recently, Chinese built children’s toys. If defective, these items can be very dangerous. In 1972, General Electric issued what may be the ...read more

Scripture: Amos 6:1-7

Denomination: Lutheran

Keeping Your Heart In The Right Place

Contributed by Scott Jensen on Oct 6, 2007

Keeping your heart in the right place. Leading a comfortable lifestyle is not the only thing we should be seeking in life. We have a responsibility to our fellow men and women as well as God.

Keeping Your Heart in the Right Place I. Introduction II. The Life and Heart of Israel a. Israel well off - high standard of living, good security and political relations b. Heart for maintaining lifestyle led to neglect of others c. Heart for others required by God d. Prophecy of judgment meant ...read more

Scripture: Amos 6:1-7

Denomination: Lutheran

The Enemy Within: Indifference Series

Contributed by Charles Salmon on Feb 26, 2007

A sermon warning against indifference to the claims of God upon our lives.

The Enemy Within: Indifference. Amos 6:1 INTRO.: Amos wrote about 760 BC. It was a time of great prosperity in Israel and also a time of great corruption. They often go together. The rich were getting richer at the expense of the poor. Injustice was everywhere in the land. Judges were bribed and ...read more

Scripture: Amos 6:1

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ