Kootenai Church Morning Worship

Esau 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 ★

We 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 ★

Both 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 ★

We 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 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 ★

We 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 ★

Hebrews 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 ★

Lest we miss the blessings of discipline, we are commanded to pursue peace with all men and holiness before God. In this sermon we will look at the first object of our pursuit, peace. We are to be at peace with believers and unbelievers and this should characterize our relationships with others as much as it rests with us. An exposition of Hebrews 12:14. ★ Support this podcast ★

We are exhorted to strengthen our weaknesses and straighten our ways. By this, we will make good use of God's discipline in our lives. The weak need to be strengthened (12:12) and our ways need to be made clear (12:13) so that we may run our race with endurance. An exposition of Hebrews 12:12-13. ★ Support this podcast ★

God's discipline sometimes comes to people who are spiritually weak and frail. That is an opportunity for other believers to encourage them in their Christian race. Returning to the athletic metaphor of 12:1-3, the author gives some helpful counsel for those who are spiritually weak and lame. An exposition of Hebrews 12:12-13. ★ Support this podcast ★

By faith, we look past the pain of discipline at the moment to the product of discipline in our lives. God is producing in us the "peaceful fruit of righteousness." An exposition of Hebrews 12:11. ★ Support this podcast ★

By faith, we look past the pain of discipline at the moment to the product of discipline in our lives. God is producing in us the "peaceful fruit of righteousness." An exposition of Hebrews 12:11. ★ Support this podcast ★

The 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 ★

One 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 ★

The author contrasts the imperfection of the discipline of earthly fathers with the perfection of the discipline of our Heavenly Father. God's discipline is aimed at producing holiness in our lives allowing us to share in His holiness. An exposition of Hebrews 12:9-10. ★ Support this podcast ★

The author contrasts the imperfection of the discipline of earthly fathers with the perfection of the discipline of our Heavenly Father. God's discipline is aimed at producing holiness in our lives allowing us to share in His holiness. An exposition of Hebrews 12:9-10. ★ Support this podcast ★

Paul 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 ★

We are commanded to endure affliction as the discipline that comes from a loving Heavenly Father Who intends only our best and highest joy. Discipline is inseparable from our status as sons. It is not only essential that children be trained, sometimes painfully if necessary, but it is, in fact, proof that we are children of God. An exposition of Hebrews 12:6-8. ★ Support this podcast ★

We are commanded to endure affliction as the discipline that comes from a loving Heavenly Father Who intends only our best and highest joy. Discipline is inseparable from our status as sons. It is not only essential that children be trained, sometimes painfully if necessary, but it is, in fact, proof that we are children of God. An exposition of Hebrews 12:6-8. ★ Support this podcast ★

Paul encourages a young church that is living out the gospel to go even further in their Christian Life. An exposition of 1 Thessalonians 4:1-2. ★ Support this podcast ★