With God: In Darkness and Hope - Amos [32]

With God: In Darkness and Hope - Amos [32]

Author: Christ Community, an Evangelical Free Church August 9, 2026 Duration: 39:57

Amos 5:1-24 // Paul Brandes

What happens when religion becomes just an empty show? In this study of Amos 5:1-24, we face a stark warning given to people who were going through all the right religious motions while ignoring the poor and twisting justice. This sermon breaks down why God hates empty rituals when hearts are far from him, and what it truly means to "seek the Lord and live." Discover the weight of the day of the lord and hear the famous, roaring call to let justice roll down like waters and righteousness like a mighty stream. If you want to understand what true, lived-out faith looks like to a God who demands justice, this message is a direct and powerful challenge for our lives today.

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26.08.09


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Author: Language: en-us Episodes: 50

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