Solomon puts us in the proverbial dentist's chair to examine the contents of our mouths and learn what they say about our spiritual condition. In turn, the Spirit points you to Christ for healing and renewal.

The world welcomes to its table those from whom it expects a good return on investment. By contrast, the Holy Spirit calls you to imitate Jesus' Gospel philosophy of invitation. This sermon addresses what this means and looks like practically.

What happens when a people-or nation becomes indifferent to God and his goodness- Amos 5 describes the process of societal decay and the dire penalties that follow. Yet he also proclaims the potential for social renewal, as well as Christ's promise of final-deliverance-for those who persevere by faith.-May God grant you the comfort and zeal of the Gospel as we fulfill our high calling.

In the face of societal decay, Amos' lament urges you to repentance, persistence, and hope. He warns that whoever seeks goods above goodness will get neither, while those who seek God will gain all.

As Joseph and Mary lost Jesus on their return to Nazareth, so we may go on in our lives without an awareness of Jesus' presence. An exhortation on attending to the means of grace is included.