Pastor Keith Smith Podcast

Why Worship - Psalm 63:1-7

There are many distractions that occur on any given Sunday, that works against our effort to worship with a clean - clear - heart. God is worthy of our worship!

Setting Goals - 1 Thessalonians 1:6-8

A church needs to have goals that reflect God's priorities. With measures we can have a better view of what we are doing and where we are going. Setting goals allows everyone to be involved.

Ammon, A Covetous People - Amos 1:13-15

God's judgement would strike Ammon. He condemned the Ammonites because they were guilty of sinning repeatedly.

Blessed are the Persecuted - Matthew 5:10-12

A blessing no one wants - the blessing that comes to those who are persecuted for righteousness' sake.

The Right Way to Deal with the Future - James 4:13-17

The is a wrong way and a right way to deal with the future. May our sense of dependence upon the Lord lead us to greater obedience to Him.

The Wrong Way to Deal with the Future - James 4:13-17

Even Christians are fascinated by a desire to know what the future holds. There is a wrong way and a right way for dealing with the future.

Edom, An Unmerciful People - Amos 1:11-12

God's judgement would roar and strike Edom, one of the East Jordan Kingdoms located Southeast of the Dead Sea.

Blessed are the Peacemakers - Matthew 5:9

Jesus told us that our world would be a constant hotbed of continual conflict.

Dealing with the Future, Introduction - James 4:13-17

Are you concerned or thinking about the future. Many people are looking for answers about the future in many different places. The point being made here in James is that knowing the future is not as important as being prepared for the future.

Tyre, A Disloyal People - Amos 1:9-10

God's judgement would roar and strike Tyre, the major city in Phoenicia. They were disloyal in that they broke the treaty of brotherhood with Israel.

Striving to be Pure in Heart - Matthew 5:8

It seems to be getting harder with each passing day to live the Christian life. There are so many challenges. God wants 100 percent of our heart, surrender your heart today!

Gaza, A Callous People - Amos 1:6-8

God's judgement would roar and strike Gaza, a city that represented the Philistine nation during Amos's day. Their sin, putting people the conquered in slavery.

Extending Mercy - Matthew 5:7

God's Word tells us, that our God is a merciful God.

Giving the Message - 1 Thessalonians 1:4-5

Believers (Christians) have the responsibility of sharing Jesus Christ our Lord with the people we come in contact with.

Damascus, A Cruel People - Amos 1:3-5

The Lord has declared irrevocable judgement upon Damascus and the entire nation of Syria. God used Amos to declare His judgement.

Hungering for God - Matthew 5:6

If we think we have what we want we become satisfied for now. We have to have a hunger and thirst for God. A continual process of being spiritually satisfied.

The Order of God's Threatenings - Amos 1:3

As we look at God's Word here in Amos, we see that God has addressed the people to gain their hearing. That punishment is coming but God exercises patience in dealing with people.

The Backslider - Genesis 13:1-11

In 2 Peter 2:6-8 we are given insight to the life of Lot. we also see that as a believer in God that Lot had no altar, had no quite time with the Lord so he could judge matters in light of God's Word. Lot made terrible decisions.

The Wise Walk - Colossians 4:3-6

Everyone who becomes a Born-Again Believer enters not only into a peculiar relation with Christ, but with the world also.

Noah's Response and Example - Genesis 6:22

Spiritual Leaders of today can learn a lot from the response and example shown to us through Noah.

The Penalty of Sin - Amos 1:2

The greatest penalty of Sin for the Believer is the separation from God that occurs. Consequences for sin are very severe, and in most cases questioned in the necessity of the consequence.

Perseverance Needed - Hebrews 11:7

A Christian leader is an individual who is called and equipped by God to lead others in pursuit of the will of God that ultimately results in Christ being glorified.

Seasoned Speech - Colossians 4:3-6

May the words and things we say be seasoned with salt, spoke with grace, to the glory of God, used to point others to Jesus Christ.

Whose Side Are You On? - Matthew 12:22-30

True unity in the Lord shall never be taken for granted. True unity is something we are to constantly pray for and work for.

The Churches Prayer - Colossians 4:3-6

Believers need to be praying for each other and the leadership within their Church so we can serve and glorify God together.

Amos the Herdman - Amos 1:1

We need to have a good grasp upon the message that God has delivered to His people. For we are in many ways of the same mindset, and need to be aware of God's pending judgement too.

At the Lord's Table - Matthew 26-26-30

When we come to the Lord's Table, we are to examine our hearts to make sure we partake in a worthy manner.

Offering Our Talents - Colossians 3:17

For the Born-Again Believer, we are to use our talents and Spiritual Gifts to bring glory to our Lord.

Introduction to the Book of Amos - Amos 1:1-2

An introduction to the Book of Amos. We can see three topics to discuss as an overview of thoughts about this Book. Amos addresses those that Worship God in appearance only, that God's judgement is universal and that God is greatly hurt by personal sins.

Come and See - John 1:35-51

There are a number of ways we can invite people to come and see Jesus. Inviting them to come and know a person Jesus Christ.