Kootenai Church Morning Worship

Kootenai Church Morning Worship

The expository preaching ministry of Kootenai Community Church by Pastors/Elders Jim Osman, Jess Whetsel, Dave Rich, and Cornel Rasor. This podcast feed contains the weekly sermons preached from the pulpit on Sunday mornings at Kootenai Church. The Elders/Teachers of Kootenai Church exposit verse-by-verse through whole books of the Bible. These sermons can be found within their own podcast series by visiting the KCC Audio Archive.

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October 12, 2025 38 mins

Jim Osman examines 2 Peter 1:19-21 to reveal why Scripture stands as a sure word for believers. Building on the Protestant Reformation principle of Sola Scriptura, Osman demonstrates that Scripture's authority rests not on human interpretation or church tradition, but on its divine origin through the Holy Spirit. The exposition shows that Scripture's meaning is determined by God Himself, not by individual readers or eccles...

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In 2 Peter 1:19-21, the apostle Peter presents a sure word that believers can depend upon completely. As Peter approaches the end of his earthly ministry, he directs his readers not to apostolic successors or church tradition, but to the prophetic Word of God. This passage reveals that Scripture's testimony is absolutely dependable—more certain than even eyewitness accounts. Peter describes God's Word as a lamp shining in ...

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David Forsyth addresses the real dangers associated with growing up Christian in a believing home. While tremendous blessings accompany a Christian upbringing, children growing up in a Christian environment face the peril of mistaking conformity for genuine conversion. The sermon explores Romans 2:1-29, revealing three critical dangers for those growing up Christian: external morality without heart transformation, Bible kn...

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September 21, 2025 52 mins

Darrell Harrison delivers a penetrating exposition on the Hypocrisy of the Heart, examining Jeremiah 17:9's declaration that "the heart is more deceitful than all else and is desperately sick." This profound message confronts the reality of indwelling sin that remains even in regenerate believers, dismantles the false doctrine of sinless perfection popularized by Charles Finney, and exposes the frailty of our unredeemed fl...

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September 14, 2025 45 mins

Dave Rich explores how believers can engage critics through godly living that demonstrates their identity in Christ. The passage reveals that Christians, though beloved by God and united in Christ, live as sojourners and exiles in a world that opposes them. By abstaining from fleshly lusts and maintaining excellent conduct among unbelievers, Christians adorn the gospel message. This approach to converting the critics invol...

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Pastor Cornel Rasor addresses the biblical balance between anticipating Christ's imminent return and fulfilling daily responsibilities. This exposition of 1 Thessalonians 4:9-12 demonstrates how believers should approach waiting for Christ's return. Paul corrected the Thessalonians who had become idle while waiting for Christ's return, teaching them to lavish love on fellow believers while maintaining productive lives. The...

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Pastor Jim Osman explores how Peter became an eyewitness to majesty during Christ's Transfiguration, using this divine encounter to refute false teachers who denied the second coming. In 2 Peter 1:16-18, the apostle defends Christ's return through personal eyewitness testimony and Old Testament prophetic revelation. The Transfiguration in Matthew 17 provided Peter, James, and John with a preview of Christ's kingdom glory. ...

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Pastor Jim Osman expounds on how Peter defends the doctrine of Christ's second coming by appealing to his experience as one of the eyewitnesses to majesty. When false teachers dismissed Christ's return as cleverly devised myths, Peter countered by referencing the transfiguration, where he, James, and John were eyewitnesses to majesty displayed on the holy mountain. This powerful event provided undeniable proof that Christ'...

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August 17, 2025 33 mins

In his final recorded words, the apostle Peter emphasizes the critical importance for believers to remember what you know about biblical truth. Throughout 2 Peter 1:12-15, Peter demonstrates that we are forgetful people who need constant reminders of eternal truths. Studies show that we forget 50-80% of what we hear within 24 hours, making it essential to remember what you know through regular reinforcement.

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August 10, 2025 52 mins

Being identified with Christ reveals the profound spiritual reality that water baptism symbolizes for believers. When Christians are identified with Christ, they participate in His death, burial, and resurrection through God's sovereign choice and the Spirit's transformative work. Those identified with Christ receive eternal blessings secured through Christ's substitutionary work on their behalf. Believers identified with ...

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August 3, 2025 39 mins

Jim Osman examines 2 Peter 1:10-11, revealing how believers can never stumble spiritually through diligent virtue cultivation. Moreover, spiritual diligence provides three essential blessings: salvation assurance, preservation from moral failure, and triumphant kingdom entrance. Additionally, pursuing moral excellence, knowledge, and self-control keeps Christians from becoming theological shipwrecks like false teachers. Th...

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Jim Osman continues his exposition of 2 Peter 1:10-11, explaining the believer’s assurance of election and calling. This passage highlights the spiritual diligence required to cultivate assurance of election by adding godly virtues to faith. Grounding his teaching in the doctrines of divine calling and sovereign grace, Pastor Jim confronts common misconceptions about election and encourages believers to pursue a life of ho...

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July 20, 2025 51 mins

Justin Peters examines the sin of partiality in James 2:1-9. He reveals how favoritism contradicts God's impartial nature. Peters uses practical examples to show that showing preference based on wealth dishonors God's image in all people. The sin of partiality betrays a misunderstanding of the gospel. Christians must embrace God's impartial character. They should remember that divine election humbles believers. God chose t...

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Jim Osman unpacks 2 Peter 1:10-11 in this sermon on making election sure. He exhorts believers to pursue spiritual diligence by cultivating Christian virtues, thereby confirming their calling and election. Making election sure offers assurance of salvation, steadiness in faith, and a confident entrance into Christ’s eternal kingdom. Osman's message clarifies that assurance is both possible and desirable for Christians who ...

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Jim Osman contrasts the diligent and the negligent believer in this powerful exposition of 2 Peter 1:8-9. He explains how a fruitful Christian life grows through consistent effort rather than relying on shortcuts or quick fixes. Those who pursue godly virtues with diligence experience a fruitful Christian life marked by usefulness and growth, while others risk becoming spiritually blind and forgetful of God’s grace.

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In this message, Jim Osman continues his exposition on eight fruitful virtues from 2 Peter 1:5-7. Focusing on perseverance, godliness, brotherly kindness, and love, he explains how growth in these areas requires effort and the grace of God. Osman emphasizes the necessity of practicing the eight fruitful virtues with intentionality, highlighting that Christian maturity and usefulness are deeply rooted in these qualities.

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In this message, Pastor Jim Osman begins a detailed study of eight fruitful virtues from 2 Peter 1:5-7. These qualities—beginning with faith and extending through self-control—are to be cultivated with diligence by every believer. Osman clearly explains how the eight fruitful virtues form a foundation for a Christ-honoring life. This rich teaching encourages self-examination and growth in godliness.

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June 15, 2025 41 mins

Jim Osman teaches that applying all diligence is essential for Christian growth. Believers must cultivate virtues such as moral excellence, knowledge, self-control, and love. By using all diligence, Christians respond to God’s grace earnestly, avoiding legalism and complacency. Osman underscores that this pursuit is not about earning salvation but working it out through sanctification, grounded in faith and empowered by Go...

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June 8, 2025 44 mins

In this message, Jeff Williams explores the Logos revealed in John 1:1-18, showing how Jesus Christ is the eternal Creator who entered creation to dwell with humanity and reveal the Father. The revealed Logos confronts Jewish and Greek worldviews and invites us to respond in faith. Williams highlights how this passage magnifies grace and frames our stewardship as believers in light of Christ’s divine identity.

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In this sermon, Jim Osman unpacks the precious promises of God found in 2 Peter 1:3-4, showing how they reflect His nature and empower believers to holiness. The precious promises of God are both a revelation of His divine character and a means of escape from the world's corruption. Through them, Christians share in the divine nature and grow in sanctification.

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