Jim Osman
Pastor-Teacher, Kootenai Community Church
Appears in 192 Episodes
Breaking Arms and Holding Hands (Psalm 37:16-26)
This fourth heading of Psalm 37 contrasts the "abundance" of the wicked with the "little" of the righteous. Yahweh makes the little of the righteous better than the mu...
Broken Bows and Slaying Swords, Pt. 2 (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 sword...
Broken Bows and Slaying Swords, Pt. 1 (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 sword...
The Shepherd-King of Christmas (Jeremiah 23:1-8)
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 shepher...
The Inheritance of the Humble (Psalm 37:9-11)
God has promised that the wicked shall be cut off from the land and the blessings that attend it. God has promised the righteous and abundant prosperity in the Kingdom...
The Promised Land (Psalm 37; Jeremiah 31-33)
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 Scrip...
Patience, Peace, and Promises (Psalm 37:7-8)
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 ex...
Delights, Desires, and Dependence (Psalm 37:4-6)
The believer is to orient themselves toward Yahweh and His promises. The ultimate vindication of the righteous is a precious promise. We can trust God and commit our w...
Fretting, Faith, and Fading Flowers (Psalm 37:1-3)
Avoid fretting trust God emerged as the central theme of this profound examination of Psalm 37:1-3. The passage addresses believers' natural tendency to fret over the ...
Introducing Psalm 37
David crafts an acrostic psalm in this masterful composition that reveals profound wisdom through its carefully designed structure. Understanding Psalm 37's structure ...
The Refuge of the Blessed (Psalm 2:10-12)
Pastor Jim Osman explores how finding refuge in Christ requires submission to His divine kingship. Through an analysis of Psalm 2:10-12, he explains how rulers and all...
The Reign that Ruins Rebellion (Psalm 2:7-9)
Christ's sovereign reign prevails over all earthly rebellion, as Pastor Jim Osman expounds from Psalm 2:7-9. The passage reveals three aspects of Christ's rule: He rul...
When God Laughs (Psalm 2:4-6)
God laughs at rebellion, demonstrating His supreme authority over human defiance. From His position in heaven, He views mankind's attempts to overthrow divine rule wit...
The Vain Mutiny (Psalm 2:1-3)
Jim Osman explores Psalm 2:1-3, examining the futile rebellion against God's authority. He highlights the raging, defiant, and lawless nature of this cosmic mutiny aga...
The Prize for the Blessed Man (Psalm 1:5-6)
Jim Osman examines Psalm 1:5-6, revealing the contrasting destinies of the righteous and wicked. The wicked will perish while the blessed man is preserved and prospere...
The Prosperity of the Blessed Man (Psalm 1:3-4)
Jim Osman explores the prosperity of the blessed in Psalm 1:3-4, contrasting the righteous with the wicked. He examines how those who delight in God's Word are like fr...
The Path of the Blessed Man (Psalm 1:1-2)
Jim Osman examines Psalm 1:1-2, exploring the path of the blessed man. The sermon contrasts the righteous person, who avoids ungodly influences, with the wicked, who p...
Introduction to the Psalms (Selected Scriptures)
Jim Osman introduces the book of Psalms, highlighting its theological depth and poetic structure. The Psalms' value lies in their ability to shape biblical thinking, e...
Unashamed Confidence (2 Timothy 1:8-12)
Paul called upon Timothy to be unashamed of Christ, the gospel, and Paul's imprisonment for the sake of the gospel. The passage describes three reasons to be unashamed...
Communion: A Memorial Meal (1 Corinthians 11:18-34)
Jim Osman examines the significance of communion in 1 Corinthians 11:18-34, emphasizing its role as a divine institution and a memorial meal that symbolizes the unity ...
Guarding the Flock (Acts 20:28-32)
Jim Osman emphasizes the critical role of elders in protecting the church from false teachers. Drawing from Acts 20:28-32, he explains how Paul warned the Ephesian eld...
A Pattern for Baptism (Acts)
Jim Osman’s sermon, “A Pattern for Baptism (Acts),” delves into the scriptural basis and practice of baptism as depicted in the book of Acts. Osman outlines who should...
Wrapping Up Hebrews (Hebrews 13:22-25)
Jim Osman concludes his extensive study of Hebrews with a sermon on Hebrews 13:22-25, highlighting the importance of enduring faith and the danger of unbelief. In thes...
A Parting Prayer (Hebrews 13:20-21)
In this sermon, Jim Osman explores the theme of God’s equipping power from Hebrews 13:20-21. He emphasizes how God’s equipping power enables believers to endure trials...
God's Design for Church Leadership, Part 2 (Hebrews 13:17-19)
In this sermon, Jim Osman delves into Hebrews 13:17-19, emphasizing the importance of obeying church leaders. He explains that obeying church leaders benefits the spir...
God's Design For Church Leadership, Part 1 (Hebrews 13:17)
Jim Osman examines Biblical Church Leadership in Hebrews 13:17, highlighting the roles and responsibilities of church elders. He emphasizes the importance of a congreg...
The Sacrifices That Please God (Hebrews 13:15-16)
In his sermon, Jim Osman explains how believers are called to worship God in both word and deed, as outlined in Hebrews 13:15-16. He highlights that true worship invol...
Leaving a City to Gain The City (Hebrews 13:13-14)
This sermon expounds on Hebrews 13:13-14, encouraging Christians to forsake worldly pursuits and comforts in exchange for spiritual and eternal rewards in the city of ...
He Suffered Outside the Gate (Hebrews 13:11-12)
This sermon focuses on the profound implications of Jesus Christ's crucifixion outside of Jerusalem, symbolizing His ultimate rejection and suffering. We explore the t...
The Source of Strengthening Grace (Hebrews 13:9-10)
This sermon delves into the interpretation of Hebrews 13:9-10, emphasizing the dangers of false teachings and the importance of adhering to the truth for spiritual gro...