In Amos 7, God says He’s putting a plumb line in the midst of Israel. Why would he do this? Because, spiritually speaking, the people are “plum’ lyin’ ” (as stated by a good Southerner). The problem is that you can’t lie to God – He always knows the truth. You can only lie to yourself and to others.
Scriptures: Amos 7:1-9

It is projected that our nation constitutes 5% of the global population but uses 24% of the world’s consumables annually. God is not opposed to blessings and wealth unless the policies that lead to the blessings and wealth are also policies of destruction and oppression.
Scriptures: Amos 6:1-14

The prayers and lives of the Saints have been considered a “good smell” to God (see Ephesians 5:2, Philippians 4:18). But when our lives are not being lived right, we just smell. Our odor becomes a spiritual stench to God. He can’t stand to be around us because of our spiritual BO (body odor).
Scriptures: Amos 5:18-27

God doesn’t ask that much of His people. We often make living for God too complex. Living for God is really about being good to people, just to the oppressed and loving to everyone. Yes, we’re called to avoid certain behaviors for our own good. But primarily, we are called to love humanity with the passion of our Creator.
Scriptures: Amos 5:1-17

Our children, our wives, our husbands are consumed with consuming. The problem is, that we can’t consume here without depriving others elsewhere. The message of Amos in chapter 4 screams a loud message to indulgent societies like ours. The question is: Will we listen?
Scriptures: Amos 4

Amos isn’t a prophetic word about rejection, but a call to meaningful reconciliation…on God’s terms. No negotiations. No grey areas. No bargaining, just a call to return to the relationship in meaningful, immeasurable ways.
Scriptures: Amos 2:4 – 3:15

One by one every enemy of Israel is paraded before them in defeat. The crowd anticipates the victory only to discover that of all nations left in despair, none stands more decimated than Israel.
Scriptures: Amos 1:3 – 2:3

Amos was a country bumpkin sent to prophecy to the city slickers. He talked with a different twang. His expressions came with a different style, but his message was straight from God.
Scriptures: Amos 1:1-2, 8:11-14, 7:10-17

We need to be challenged and encouraged. When we need these two together, there is no greater place to find these words than in the writings of God. Hear then the prophet.
Scriptures: Isaiah 6, Joel 2:28 - 32, Acts 2

The final of four lessons on leadership. Where are we going in the next year as a church? Chris discusses our vision for 2010.
Scriptures: Matthew 28:18-20, Acts 13:1-3 & 15/16

The third of four lessons on leadership. The transition to a new style of leadership? A conversation between the four catalyst leaders of the Northwest Church.
Scriptures: Ephesians 4:11ff

The second of four lessons on leadership. We are here for one basic reason, our God is a giving God. He gave us life, each other,and most of all he gave us Jesus. So what can you give God?
Scriptures: John 3:16, Nativity Readings

The first of four lessons on leadership. How do you trust? What happens if trust is broken? Trust is extremely important when it comes to finances, so transparency becomes an essential.
Scriptures: Matthew 25:14-30, I Corinthians 16:1-4, Philippians 3:12-16

Being baptized does negate grace, does not eliminate temptation, and is nothing without belief but it does provide for New Life, New Clothes and a Clean Conscience.
Scriptures: Romans 6:1-7, Galations 3:26-27. 1 Peter 3:18-22

Our role is to test everything... but that doesn’t mean to extinguish the flames of the Spirit that are burning within a person. Sometimes when we are testing, we are also tiring – wearing people out.
Scriptures: 1 Thessalonians 5:19 - 28

Ike and enterPraise joined us for a weekend of worship. Ike shares from the heart how we should live like Jesus. People should know that we have been around Jesus by what we say and do.
Scriptures: Acts 3-4, Luke 20, Matthew 28:19-20

So much of life and Christian living gets down to attitude: Attitude towards God and towards others. I love Paul’s closing encouragements because it’s a simple call to live in a way that brings blessings to the lives of others.
Scriptures: 1 Thessalonians 5:12 - 18, Luke 23:34

Ever need to stop, collect yourself, and think through where you've been? At this point in this study, we need to stop and get to the point ... make sure we're not missing the point.
Scriptures: 1 Thessalonians 1

One of the most difficult realities of life is death. Paul wrote that people should not lose hope because this life and this flesh isn’t all there is to life.
Scriptures: 1 Thessalonians 4:13 - 5:11, John 14:1-6, Matthew 24:36 - 44

Our lives need to intentionally manifest the love of Christ, especially to those who do not believe in Him.
Scriptures: 1 Thessalonians 4:9-12, Ecclesiastes 7:16, John 13:34-35

We can learn how to live in a way that pleases God. The problem is we tend to desire our own pleasure over God’s happiness.
Scriptures: 1 Thessalonians 4:1-8, Luke 3:21-22

We should be missional and we are all missionaries. How to be better encouragers of each other.
Scriptures: 1 Thessalonians 3:1-13, Luke 22:31-32

We need to be storing up our treasures in heaven. Who (not what) is your greatest achievement?
Scriptures: 1 Thessalonians 2:13-29, Matthew 6:19-21

How do you approach your ministry/relationships? Paul uses four metaphors: mother, friend, brother, and father.
Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 2:1-12

We all know everyone has a reputation. Did you know that every church also has a reputation?
Scriptures: 1 Thessalonians 1:2-10, Luke 2:52

1 Thessalonians is a letter that speaks of leadership, ministry and relationship. This is the intro to new 11 week series.
Scriptures: 1 Thessalonians 1:4-6, Matthew 4:19-20

Chris Goldman's begins his preaching ministry at the Northwest Church with a sermon on how it takes all of us to fulfill God's mission for us.
Scripture: Deuteronomy 6:4