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A LIONS ROARS OUT OF ZION - ACCORDING TO THE PROPHET AMOS 
 
A CONCLUSIVE JUDGEMENT – Amos 1:6-8 
 
INTRODUCTION 
Last week we saw a principle the prophecies of Amos but also found in Galatians 6:7-9 found in Paul’s statement “…whatever one sows, that will he also reap …”. 
 
GOD MOVES HIS EYES 
 
From Damascus God turns His eyes to the south to Gaza 
Ref. - Isaiah 9:12 
 
1. THE EXPLOITATION OF GOD’S IMAGE 
 
2. IRREVOCABLE EXTERMINATION 
 
2.1 There would be no escape from this judgement 
 
2.2 God’s Judgement Will Wipe Out Every Remnant 
 
 
 
CONCLUDING THOUGHTS 
 
? What does God think of slavery? 
 
Exodus 21:16 “Whoever steals a man and sells him, and anyone found in possession of him, shall be put to death. 
 
 
? How does God See Slavery? 
To take a person’s freedom and enslave them and sell them off as a commodity is wickedness. Are we seeing a sophisticated form of slavery in our world today? 
 
Proverbs 29:1 
Leads us to recognize that living in Rebellion to God means that person lives in danger that a Day will come when their sin can no longer be overlooked.

A LIONS ROARS OUT OF ZION - ACCORDING TO THE PROPHET AMOS

A CONCLUSIVE JUDGEMENT – Amos 1:6-8

INTRODUCTION
Last week we saw a principle the prophecies of Amos but also found in Galatians 6:7-9 found  in Paul’s statement “…whatever one sows, that will he also reap …”.  

GOD MOVES HIS EYES

From Damascus God turns His eyes to the south to Gaza
Ref. - Isaiah 9:12  

1. THE EXPLOITATION OF GOD’S IMAGE

2. IRREVOCABLE EXTERMINATION

2.1 There would be no escape from this judgement

2.2 God’s Judgement Will Wipe Out Every Remnant



CONCLUDING THOUGHTS

? What does God think of slavery?

Exodus 21:16 “Whoever steals a man and sells him, and anyone found in possession of him, shall be put to death.  


? How does God See Slavery?
To take a person’s freedom and enslave them and sell them off as a commodity is wickedness.  Are we seeing a sophisticated form of slavery in our world today?  

Proverbs 29:1
Leads us to recognize that living in Rebellion to God means that person lives in danger 

Pastor John Linton Amos 1:6-8

Sermon Series: A LION ROARS OUT OF ZION 
Sermon Text: Amos 1:1–2 
Sermon Title: The Word Came to Town 
 
 
INTRODUCTION 
 
 
1. WHY AMOS? 
A) It’s Scripture 
B) It’s Part of a Balanced Diet 
C) It’s Alive 
 
2. WHAT WERE THE TIMES? 
A) The worst of times in religion – I Kings 12:25-30 
B) It was the best of times in prosperity – 2 Kings 14:25-27 
 
3. WHAT IS THE MESSAGE? 
A) God is Sovereign 
B) Judgment is coming

Sermon Series:  A LION ROARS OUT OF ZION
Sermon Text: Amos 1:1–2
Sermon Title: The Word Came to Town
             

INTRODUCTION


1.   WHY AMOS?
A) It’s Scripture
B)  It’s Part of a Balanced Diet
C)    It’s Alive

2.  WHAT WERE THE TIMES? 
A)   The worst of times in religion – I Kings 12:25-30
B)   It was the best of times in prosperity – 2 Kings 14:25-27

3. WHAT IS THE MESSAGE?
A)  God is Sovereign 
B)   Judgment is coming

Pastor John Linton Amos 1:1–2

FROM A CRUSHING SORROW TO EXCEEDING BLESSEDNESS - John 16:5-15. 
 
INTRODUCTION 
 
1. THE CONSEQUENCE OF THE HOLY SPIRIT 
“It was the best of times; it was the worst of times…” Such is the context of the truth Jesus is telling the disciples John 16:5 - 7 
 
2. THE CONVICTION OF THE HOLY SPIRIT 
John 16:8 - 11 
First, the Spirit will convict the world concerning sin. 
Second, the Spirit will convict the world concerning righteousness. 
Third, the Spirit will convict the world concerning judgment. 
 
3. THE CONTROL OF THE HOLY SPIRIT - John 16:12 -15 
Notice here the distinction between the way the Holy Spirit interacts with the world and the way he interacts with followers of Jesus. 
 
CONCLUSION 
As we become more like Jesus, as we love the way Jesus loved, the Spirit convicts the world so that it, too, might follow Jesus.

FROM A CRUSHING SORROW TO EXCEEDING BLESSEDNESS - John 16:5-15.

INTRODUCTION

1. THE CONSEQUENCE OF THE HOLY SPIRIT
“It was the best of times; it was the worst of times…”  Such is the context of the truth Jesus is telling the disciples John 16:5 - 7 

2. THE CONVICTION OF THE HOLY SPIRIT
John 16:8 - 11 
First, the Spirit will convict the world concerning sin.
Second, the Spirit will convict the world concerning righteousness.  
Third, the Spirit will convict the world concerning judgment.

3. THE CONTROL OF THE HOLY SPIRIT - John 16:12 -15 
Notice here the distinction between the way the Holy Spirit interacts with the world and the way he interacts with followers of Jesus.

CONCLUSION
As we become more like Jesus, as we love the way Jesus loved, the Spirit convicts the world so that it, too, might follow Jesus.

FROM A CRUSHING SORROW TO EXCEEDING BLESSEDNESS - John 16:5-15.

PEACE, LOVE, FAITH AND GRACE - Ephesians 6:21-24 
 
INTRODUCTION: 
Paul was very committed to koinonia Fellowship – Life Together. 
Ref: Acts 2:42 - “Fellowship” means a common participation together in something 
 
1. GOD’S BLESSING IN PERSON 
1.1 Tychicus, Beloved and Faithful 
1.2 Knowledge and Encouragement 
 
2. GOD’S BLESSING IN WORDS 
 Paul closes his letter with a two-fold benediction but imparts a four blessings to the Ephesians: 
2.1 Peace 
2.2 Love 
 Ref 1st Thessalonians 1:11-13 
 
2.3 With Faith 2.4 
2.4 Grace 
2.5 Love Incorruptible? 
 
 Ref: Luke 7:36-50 is a powerful illustration of true love for the Lord Jesus: 
 
CONCLUSION 
Our response of love and obedience is the response of a grateful people.

PEACE, LOVE, FAITH AND GRACE - Ephesians 6:21-24 

INTRODUCTION: 
Paul was very committed to koinonia Fellowship – Life Together.
Ref: Acts 2:42 -  “Fellowship” means a common participation together in something 

1.        GOD’S BLESSING IN PERSON 
1.1  Tychicus, Beloved and Faithful 
1.2 Knowledge and Encouragement

2.  GOD’S BLESSING IN WORDS 
     Paul closes his letter with a two-fold benediction but imparts a four blessings to the Ephesians: 
2.1  Peace 
2.2  Love 
    Ref 1st Thessalonians 1:11-13

2.3 With Faith 2.4  
2.4  Grace 
2.5 Love Incorruptible?

     Ref: Luke 7:36-50 is a powerful illustration of true love for the Lord Jesus: 

CONCLUSION
Our response of love and obedience is the response of a grateful people.

Pastor John Linton - Ephesians 6:20-24

Sermon starts at:2:30 
Sermon Ends at:44:56 
Church Scenes on Sunday end: 45:48 
Music :LCBC Choir 
 
 
 
THE CALL OF THE RESURRECTION 
 
INTRODUCTION 
Just how are we called? 
1. Jesus Calls Us to Come to Him (28:1-6) 
1.1 First, we come to the tomb to see the humility of Jesus. 
1.2 Second, we come to the tomb to see the horror of sin that placed him there. 
1.3 Third, we come to the tomb to see where we also will lie, unless Jesus returns before that happens. 
1.4 Fourth, we come to the tomb to see that Jesus is no longer there. 
1.5 And finally, we come to the tomb to see that if we believe in Jesus, then we also shall 
 
2. Jesus Sends Us to Call Others to Come to Him (28:7-10) 
2.1 The first example is the disciples ho followed Jesus as the result of John the Baptist’s witness. 
2.2 The second example is the woman of Samaria. 
 
CONCLUSION 
Dr. Boice says, “I do not know of a more wonderful word in all the Christian vocabulary when it is fully understood. ‘Come’ is the great word of the gospel.

Sermon starts at:2:30
Sermon Ends at:44:56
Church Scenes on Sunday end: 45:48
Music :LCBC Choir



THE CALL OF THE RESURRECTION

INTRODUCTION
Just how are we called?   
1. Jesus Calls Us to Come to Him (28:1-6)
1.1 First, we come to the tomb to see the humility of Jesus. 
1.2  Second, we come to the tomb to see the horror of sin that placed him there. 
1.3  Third, we come to the tomb to see where we also will lie, unless Jesus returns before that happens.
1.4  Fourth, we come to the tomb to see that Jesus is no longer there.  
1.5  And finally, we come to the tomb to see that if we believe in Jesus, then we also shall 

2. Jesus Sends Us to Call Others to Come to Him (28:7-10)
2.1  The first example is the disciples ho followed Jesus as the result of John the Baptist’s witness. 
2.2  The second example is the woman of Samaria. 

CONCLUSION
Dr. Boice says, “I do not know of a more wonderful word in all the Christian vocabulary when it is fully understood.  ‘Come’ is the great word of th

John Linton - Resurrection Service - Matthew 28:1-10

INTRODUCTION 
 
1. OUR CALL GENERALLY (v. 1) 
i. As Image-Bearers 
ii. As Beloved Children 
 
2. OUR CALL SPECIFICALLY Christ’s Love (v. 2) 
i. God’s Love 
ii. Christ’s Sacrifice 
 
3. OUR CALL SACRIFICIALLY 
i. Our Substitute 
ii. God Satisfied 
 
CONCLUSION

INTRODUCTION 

1. OUR CALL GENERALLY (v. 1) 
i. As Image-Bearers
ii. As Beloved Children

2. OUR CALL SPECIFICALLY Christ’s Love (v. 2) 
i. God’s Love
ii. Christ’s Sacrifice

3. OUR CALL SACRIFICIALLY
i. Our Substitute
ii. God Satisfied

CONCLUSION

John Linton Ephesians 5:1-2 - CALLED TO BE IMMATATORS

Introduction 
Do not be drawn into yesterdays sins and failures today. 
 
1. Forgetting Yesterday's Failures - Samson (Judges 16:18-30) 
2. Forgetting Yesterday's Pain - David (2nd Samuel 12:15-23) 
3. Blessings, Victories and Mercies (Psalm 103:1-5) 
4. Forgetting Yesterdays Blessings - Jabez (1st Chronicles 4:10) 
5. Forgetting Yesterdays Victories - Elijah (1st Kings 18:36-40, 19:1-3) 
6. Forgetting Yesterdays Mercies and Grace - Jeremiah (Lamentations 3:22-26) 
 
 
Conclusion - Reaching Forward to What lies Ahead Samson (Judges 14:5-6, 8-9)

Introduction 
Do not be drawn into yesterdays sins and failures today.

1. Forgetting Yesterday's Failures - Samson (Judges 16:18-30)
2. Forgetting Yesterday's Pain - David (2nd Samuel 12:15-23)
3. Blessings, Victories and Mercies (Psalm 103:1-5)
4. Forgetting Yesterdays Blessings - Jabez (1st Chronicles 4:10)
5. Forgetting Yesterdays Victories - Elijah (1st Kings 18:36-40, 19:1-3)
6.  Forgetting Yesterdays Mercies and Grace - Jeremiah (Lamentations 3:22-26)


Conclusion - Reaching Forward to What lies Ahead Samson (Judges 14:5-6, 8-9)

John Linton - Philippians 3:7 - 14 - Forgetting What is Behind and Striving for the Goal Ahead.

Quote "He had to be one of us before He could do anything for us." 
 
 
1. We Must Hold on to the Truths we Have Heard. 
Pay greater attention to the things you have heard (from our Lord), 
 
 
2. We Must Take Greater Heed from the Things we Have heard (do these things). 
Pay attention to the things you have heard lest you drift away from those things. 
 
 
Commit to Christ, take care with His Word, be zealous for the Kingdom, heed the word and tell others.

Quote "He had to be one of us before He could do anything for us."


1. We Must Hold on to the Truths we Have Heard.
Pay greater attention to the things you have heard (from our Lord),


2.  We Must Take Greater Heed from the Things we Have heard (do these things).
Pay attention to the things you have heard lest you drift away from those things.


Commit to Christ, take care with His Word, be zealous for the Kingdom, heed the word and tell others.

John Linton - Sermon 01 - New Year Hebrews 2:1-4 Giving the Greatest Gift

1. What is Gossip? 
1. How You can Deal with Gossip 
1.1 See it as a serious sin. 
1.2 You can't conquer your tongue in your own strength. 
1.3. Yield your tongue as an instrument of righteousness. 
1.4 Commit to build and not tear down. 
1.5 Fill you life with meaningful ministry. 
1.6 Examine your motives when sharing any information with another. 
1.7 Refuse to listen ot those who spread gossip. 
 
 
2.How to deal with Gossip. 
2.1What is your reason for sharing information. 
2.2 Where did you get your information. 
2.3 Speak directly with those involved. 
2.4 Fact Check 
2.5 Can I quote my source openly without concern. 
 
 
A Gossip wants to steal the heart of his hearers as Absalom stole the hearts of the men of Israel!

1.  What is Gossip?
1. How You can Deal with Gossip
1.1 See it as a serious sin.
1.2 You can't conquer your tongue in your own strength.
1.3. Yield your tongue as an instrument of righteousness.
1.4 Commit to build and not tear down.
1.5 Fill you life with meaningful ministry.
1.6 Examine your motives when sharing any information with another.
1.7 Refuse to listen ot those who spread gossip.


2.How to deal with Gossip.
2.1What is your reason for sharing information.
2.2 Where did you get your information.
2.3 Speak directly with those involved.
2.4 Fact Check
2.5 Can I quote my source openly without concern.


A Gossip wants to steal the heart of his hearers as Absalom stole the hearts of the men of Israel!

John Linton - Hell's Tongue in a heavenly Body 2nd Samuel 15:1-6

Sermon Title - Grace Provided that Grace Might be Proclaimed 
 
The steadfast and unwavering security of your salvation is anchored in God's passion to display His own glory (adapted from a quote by John Piper). 
 
 
 
1.We proclaim God's Grace to make known to men God's Kindness. 
2.We proclaim God's Grace to showcase our dependence and humility towards God 
 
3. We proclaim God's Grace to show the power of Christ unto Salvation 
 
 
 
Are you doing the work He called us all to do - Telling others of the greatest news known to mankind

Sermon Title - Grace Provided that Grace Might be Proclaimed 

The steadfast and unwavering security of your salvation is anchored in God's passion to display His own glory (adapted from a quote by John Piper). 



1.We proclaim God's Grace to make known to men God's Kindness.
2.We proclaim God's Grace to showcase our dependence and humility towards God 

3. We proclaim God's Grace to show the power of Christ unto Salvation 



Are you doing the work He called us all to do - Telling others of the greatest news known to mankind

John Linton: Sermon 08 Ephesians 2:7-10

Day of the Baptism of Jesus Meza 
Baptism Matters in relationship with God. 
Baptism Matters to the church, bringing joy and hope to believers 
Baptism Matters to those outside the church, because it is a witness of the saving power of Jesus to make a difference in a person's life 
Baptism Matters because it symbolizes the separation of the believer from the world, the flesh and the devil. 
Finally Baptism Matters, because it asks the question, "Have you repented and trusted in Jesus Christ alone to save you from God's judgement and have you made a public confession of the Lord's grace.

Day of the Baptism of Jesus Meza
Baptism Matters in relationship with God.
Baptism Matters to the church, bringing joy and hope to believers
Baptism Matters to those outside the church, because it is a witness of the saving power of Jesus to make a difference in a person's life
Baptism Matters because it symbolizes the separation of the believer from the world, the flesh and the devil.
Finally Baptism Matters, because it asks the question, "Have you repented and trusted in Jesus Christ alone to save you from God's judgement and have you made a public confession of the Lord's grace.

Baptism - Acts 10:47-48

Series: Exposition of Paul's Epistle to the Ephesians 
 
The Wonder of The Body of Christ: Our Redemption 
1. Christ Redeems us from Slavery 
2. Christ Reveals the Mysteries of God 
3. Christ our Eschaton (the fulfillment of all the things)

Series: Exposition of Paul's Epistle to the Ephesians

The Wonder of The Body of Christ: Our Redemption
1. Christ Redeems us from Slavery
2. Christ Reveals the Mysteries of God
3.  Christ our Eschaton (the fulfillment  of all the things)

John Linton: Sermon 04 Ephesians 1:7-10

Series: Exposition of Paul's Epistle to the Ephesians 
 
 
The Wonder of The Body of Christ: Our Adoption 
1. God is the Source of Our Blessing. 
2. God's Nature Means He is Able to Bless us. 
3, God Chooses to Bless us, Therefore He has a Goal in our Blessings.

Series: Exposition of Paul's Epistle to the Ephesians


The Wonder of The Body of Christ: Our Adoption
1. God is the Source of Our Blessing.
2. God's Nature Means He is Able to Bless us.
3, God Chooses to Bless us, Therefore He has a Goal in our Blessings.

John Linton: Sermon 03 - Ephesians 1:3-6

This passage explores the Allegory Paul uses to draw the parallels of the Abrahamic episode.  Why does Paul make the comparison, between the two women, two sons, two covenants and finally two Israels and what is is purpose in doing so!

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