Kootenai Church Morning Worship

Jim Osman preaches on Psalm 16:1-4, illustrating how Yahweh our refuge is the unwavering hope for believers amid life's dangers. Emphasizing that Yahweh our refuge is not only our protection but also our ultimate good, Osman explains David's dependence on God's goodness, delight in God's people, and disdain for idolatry. Through this powerful passage, listeners are encouraged to forsake all idols and trust fully in the Lor...

In Psalm 37:37, 39–40, Jim Osman describes the refuge of the righteous and the eternal blessings promised to them. While the wicked will be cut off, the righteous are remembered, rescued, and rewarded. Their salvation and strength come from the Lord, who delivers them from danger and preserves their legacy. Osman urges believers to trust in the refuge of the righteous—Yahweh Himself, who grants eternal peace and protection...

In this sermon on Psalm 37:35–36, 38, Jim Osman explains how the wicked go from flourishing to being forgotten. He contrasts their apparent success with their ultimate end—total and irreversible judgment. Though they may prosper like luxuriant trees in their native soil, they will fade and perish without a trace. Osman powerfully reminds believers that from flourishing to forgotten is the destiny of all who reject God’s me...

In this sermon on 1 Peter 2:9, Dave Rich emphasizes the Christian's identity and calling to proclaim His excellencies. He explains that believers are a chosen family, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, and a people for God's own possession. This new identity empowers and obligates believers to proclaim His excellence in word and deed. Rich reminds us that who we are in Christ determines what we do for Christ.

Jim Osman expounds on Psalm 37:32-34, emphasizing how the righteous are preserved through earthly trials and ultimately vindicated by God. He explains that while the wicked pursue and oppress believers, they will be judged, and the faithful will inherit the land. God's justice preserves the righteous, and patience in His promises ensures their eternal reward. In the end, they will witness the downfall of the wicked and rej...

Psalm 37:30-31 highlights the central role of God's Word in the life of the righteous. Jim Osman explains that the Word of God is in the believer's mouth, heart, and steps. A righteous person speaks wisdom and justice because God's truth fills their heart, shaping their words and actions. True righteousness is not about external conformity but an inward delight in God's law, which guards and guides the believer's path. Thi...

Psalm 37:27-29 highlights the preservation of the righteous, emphasizing their purity, divine protection, and eternal inheritance. Jim Osman explains that believers must depart from evil and pursue righteousness, trusting in God's justice, which ensures they will never be forsaken. While the wicked may prosper temporarily, their descendants will be cut off, whereas the righteous will inherit the land and dwell in it foreve...

A righteous versus wicked conflict permeates Scripture from Genesis to modern times. Through Psalm 37, we see how the wicked plot against God's people with drawn swords and bent bows. Yet despite this hostility, the righteous are assured of God's protection and ultimate victory. The sermon examines this spiritual warfare and its implications for believers today—an exposition of Psalm 37:12-15.

A righteous versus wicked conflict permeates Scripture from Genesis to modern times. Through Psalm 37, we see how the wicked plot against God's people with drawn swords and bent bows. Yet despite this hostility, the righteous are assured of God's protection and ultimate victory. The sermon examines this spiritual warfare and its implications for believers today—an exposition of Psalm 37:12-15.

Jeff Miller explores how servant leadership differs radically from worldly power structures in God's kingdom. Through Mark 10:35-45, he reveals Jesus' counter-cultural teaching that true greatness comes through sacrificial service to others. By examining Christ's ultimate example of servant leadership in God's kingdom, believers learn that the path to greatness requires becoming servants and slaves to all.

In Jeremiah 23:1-8, God makes promises that reveal His love for His people. Despite Israel's apostasy and the failure of their kings, God promises to provide a shepherd king from David's line who will care for and rule over His people in the land. This shepherd king is none other than Jesus Christ, the righteous branch, who fulfills these prophecies. He is the Lord our righteousness, who secures salvation for all who trust...

In this sermon, Jim Osman explores the promise of inheriting the land found in Psalm 37 and Jeremiah 31-33. Osman explains that this promise, repeated throughout Scripture, refers to a future time when a righteous King from David's line will rule over Israel in peace and prosperity. While the wicked may prosper now, they will ultimately be cut off, and the righteous will delight in abundant blessing when this promise is fu...

In this sermon, Jim Osman delves into Psalm 37:7-8, highlighting the importance of waiting patiently for the Lord in a world where the wicked seem to prosper. Osman explains that the path to peace involves trusting in God, delighting in Him, and committing our way to Him. By resting in the Lord and forsaking anger, believers can avoid the pitfalls of fretting, which ultimately leads to evil doing. An exposition of Psalm 37...