Jim Osman
Pastor-Teacher, Kootenai Community Church
Appears in 252 Episodes
An Angelic Festival of Worship (Hebrews 12:22-24)
Having described our eternal home, the text of Hebrews lists the residents of that great City. He begins with the angels who will occupy Heaven with us and join us in ...
The Heavenly Jerusalem (Hebrews 12:22)
We have come to blessings which can not yet be touched. The first one listed is Heaven, our eternal home. What is "Zion?" How does it symbolize our eternal Home? An ex...
A Tale of Two Mountains, Part 2 (Hebrews 12:18-24)
To encourage the readers unto endurance, the author contrasts their current state of blessed assurance with the terrifying events surrounding the giving of the law. Th...
A Tale of Two Mountains, Part 1 (Hebrews 12:18-24)
To encourage the readers unto endurance, the author contrasts their current state of blessed assurance with the terrifying events surrounding the giving of the law. Th...
Esau: Faithless and Forsaken (Hebrews 12:16-17)
Esau is an example of one who forfeits blessings for temporary ease or comfort. He serves as a warning to any who might think of turning from truth to avoid the hostil...
The Disdain and Decadence of Apostates, Part 2 (Hebrews 12:16-17; Genesis)
We are given an example of the heart of apostasy in the Old Testament character Esau. We observe his carnality, his contempt, and his consequences from the Old Testame...
The Disdain and Decadence of Apostates, Part 1 (Hebrews 12:16-17; Selected Scriptures)
We are given an example of the heart of apostasy in the Old Testament character Esau. We observe his carnality, his contempt, and his consequences from the Old Testame...
The Danger and Defilement of Apostates (Hebrews 12:15)
We are commanded to look out for any in our midst who might come short of God’s grace. The author defines the essence of apostasy, describes the effect of apostasy, an...
The Passionate Pursuit of Holiness (Hebrews 12:14)
Hebrews warns us that "without holiness, no one will see the Lord." Holiness prepares us to see God. We look at three different aspects of sanctification and how they ...
The Passionate Pursuit of Peace (Hebrews 12:14)
Lest we miss the blessings of discipline, we are commanded to pursue peace with all men and holiness before God. In this sermon we will look at the first object of our...
Running on Straight Paths (Hebrews 12:12-13)
We are exhorted to strengthen our weaknesses and straighten our ways. By this, we will make good use of God's discipline in our lives. The weak need to be strengthened...
A Prescription for Spiritual Weakness (Hebrews 12:12-13)
God's discipline sometimes comes to people who are spiritually weak and frail. That is an opportunity for other believers to encourage them in their Christian race. Re...
The Peaceful Product of God's Discipline, Part 2 (Hebrews 12:11)
By faith, we look past the pain of discipline at the moment to the product of discipline in our lives. God is producing in us the "peaceful fruit of righteousness." An...
The Peaceful Product of God's Discipline, Part 1 (Hebrews 12:11)
By faith, we look past the pain of discipline at the moment to the product of discipline in our lives. God is producing in us the "peaceful fruit of righteousness." An...
The Purpose of God's Perfect Discipline, Part 2 (Hebrews 12:9-10)
The author contrasts the imperfection of the discipline of earthly fathers with the perfection of the discipline of our Heavenly Father. God's discipline is aimed at p...
The Purpose of God's Perfect Discipline, Part 1 (Hebrews 12:9-10)
The author contrasts the imperfection of the discipline of earthly fathers with the perfection of the discipline of our Heavenly Father. God's discipline is aimed at p...
Discipline: The Certificate of Adoption, Part 2 (Hebrews 12:6-8)
We are commanded to endure affliction as the discipline that comes from a loving Heavenly Father Who intends only our best and highest joy. Discipline is inseparable f...
Discipline: The Certificate of Adoption, Part 1 (Hebrews 12:6-8)
We are commanded to endure affliction as the discipline that comes from a loving Heavenly Father Who intends only our best and highest joy. Discipline is inseparable f...
Do Not Despair Under Discipline (Hebrews 12:5)
We are commanded to not despise God's discipline and to not despair under God's discipline. These are two extremes we should avoid in our responses to God's loving dis...
Don't Despise Discipline (Hebrews 12:5)
Believers are warned against two opposite errors we may commit when facing God's discipline: despising it and despairing under it.
Embracing God's Discipline, Part 3 (Hebrews 12:4-5)
Discipline is essential for the child of God. Running our race requires us to embrace God's discipline knowing that He disciplines us out of love and intends our good ...
Embracing God's Discipline, Part 2 (Hebrews 12:4-5)
Discipline is essential for the child of God. Running our race requires us to embrace God's discipline knowing that He disciplines us out of love and intends our good ...
Embracing God's Discipline, Part 1 (Hebrews 12:4-5)
Discipline is essential for the child of God. Running our race requires us to embrace God's discipline knowing that He disciplines us out of love and intends our good ...
The Self-Humbling Servant (Philippians 2:3-11)
The self-humbling work of Christ in the incarnation is an example of selfless humility for those who follow Him. An exposition of Philippians 2:3-11.
The Cure For Weary Hearts (Hebrews 12:3)
We are called to consider the example of Jesus in His suffering. We see in Him One Who endured greater suffering and injustice than us.
The Reward For Endurance (Hebrews 12:1-3)
Jesus endured the reproach of sinners while looking to the exaltation that was to follow His suffering.
The Author and Perfecter of Faith (Hebrews 12:1-3)
Jesus is the believer's example. We are to fix our eyes on Him who is the Author and Perfecter of Faith. An exposition of Hebrews 12:1-3.
Running With Endurance, Part 4 (Hebrews 12:1-3)
We are encouraged to fix our eyes on Jesus as we run our race. He is the ultimate exemplar of faith, whose example strengthens us. He is the initiator and perfecter of...
Run With Endurance, Part 3 (Hebrews 12:1-3)
Every believer has a race marked out for them. A gracious and loving providence has ordained our course and the Captain of our Salvation bids us to run. Facing difficu...
Running With Endurance, Part 2 (Hebrews 12:1-3)
The life of faith is compared to a race. The author encourages his readers to run their race with endurance persevering through trials for the reward that is to come. ...
