Jim Osman
Pastor-Teacher, Kootenai Community Church
Appears in 184 Episodes
Guarding the Honor of Marriage, Part 2 (Hebrews 13:4)
The author exhorts his readers to honor marriage and the marriage bed. We take a look at the honorable institution of marriage and how we can glorify God in giving mar...
Guarding the Honor of Marriage, Part 1 (Hebrews 13:4)
The author exhorts his readers to honor marriage and the marriage bed. We take a look at the honorable institution of marriage and how we can glorify God in giving mar...
Love For Sufferers (Hebrews 13:3)
An expression of brotherly love is remembering the prisoners and others who suffer for the gospel. An exposition of Hebrews 13:3.
Love For Strangers (Hebrews 13:2)
One of the most practical and gracious expressions of brotherly love is to show hospitality to strangers. In this sermon, we answer three questions:What is hospitality...
Brotherly Love (Hebrews 13:1)
The author encourages his readers to continue in brotherly love. This is the natural response of the believer to the immense blessings bestowed upon them in the new co...
The Arrival of the Savior (Luke 2:1-20)
On the night of the Savior's Birth, His arrival was announced to Shepherds out in the fields. An exposition of Luke 2:1-20.
The Announcement of the Savior (Luke 1:26-38)
In Gabriel's announcement to Mary, we see the themes of Old Testament promises surface once again. The child born to Mary would be both human and divine. The "Seed of ...
The Deity of the Son of David (Selected Scriptures)
The Old Testament promised a Messiah Who is Immanuel, "God with us." The origin, names, and reign of the Messiah as promised in the Old Testament reveal His divine nat...
The Humanity of the Son of God (Selected Scriptures)
The humanity of the Redeemer is necessary for our salvation. The Old Testament promised a Messiah who would share fully our humanity. We see His humanity in His lineag...
The Long Expected Jesus: The First Glimpse of Jesus (Genesis 3:15)
This is the first message in a Christmas series for 2023. We begin with the very first promise of a redeemer given to Adam and Even in the garden after their sin. Spok...
The Grace of Gratitude (Colossians 3:15-17)
Giving thanks should characterize our relationships, our worship, and our service. It is a grace that should be evident in all aspects of Christian living and church l...
The Fruit of God's Mercies (Romans 12:9-13)
There are remarkable parallels between Hebrews 13 and Romans 12. In this message, we explore the nature of Christian love and the various applications of it that we fi...
Serving An Unchanging God (Hebrews 12:28-29)
Out of gratitude for the blessings of the New Covenant, we serve a God who does not change. He is still a consuming fire Whom we gratefully serve with reverence and aw...
A Public Confession of Faith (Acts 2:37-47)
On the day of Pentecost 3,000 souls were converted and added to the Church. Baptism was part of that conversion experience. In this message, we note four things about ...
The Unshakable Kingdom (Hebrews 12:28)
Believers receive an unshakable kingdom. This great future grace should motivate us to offer grateful service to the King. An exposition of Hebrews 12:28.
The Final Shakedown, Part 2 (Hebrews 12:26-27)
The author offers one final warning against impenitent unbelief by quoting a prophecy of the final judgment found in Haggai 2:6. The final judgment of God upon the nat...
The Final Shakedown, Part 1 (Hebrews 12:26-27)
The author offers one final warning against impenitent unbelief by quoting a prophecy of the final judgment found in Haggai 2:6. The final judgment of God upon the nat...
Learning the Lessons of the Past (Hebrews 12:25)
We are reminded of the record of God's judgments against sin throughout history. We are encouraged to give heed to God's warnings lest the same fate befall us. An expo...
The Final Warning Passage (Hebrews 12:25-29)
An overview of the fifth and final warning passage of Hebrews. This is the most severe of all the warning passages. We look at the features of all five warning passage...
Better in Every Way (Hebrews 12:24)
The surety and security of our blessings rests upon Christ and His work. The immense blessings are ours because we have a better mediator who has provided a better cov...
The Righteous Judge of All (Hebrews 12:23)
Though a terror to the unbeliever, coming to the Judge of all is an encouragement to the one who trusts in Christ. An exposition of Hebrews 12:23.
The Firstborn Citizens of Heaven (Hebrews 12:23)
Believers in Christ are "the church of the firstborn". This is a description of our status as citizens of Heaven whose names are indelibly recorded there. The term "fi...
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...