Pastor Amos preaching at Grace Church in Park Forest, IL

Sermon Notes

PAST SERMON NOTES

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The Will to Dream: Prophetic Peace

I will come to you for judgment; I will quickly testify against those who exploit the hired workers, the widow, and the orphan, and those who neglect the foreigner” (Malachi 3:5). The voice of one crying in the wilderness: ‘Prepare the way of the Lord; Make His paths straight.’ “Repent, for the kingdom of heaven is at hand!” (Matthew 3:2,3).

Dec 7, 2025

The Will to Dream: Vigilant Hope

In the days to come... they will beat their swords into plowshares and their spears into pruning hooks; nation shall not lift sword against nation; neither shall they learn war anymore. Is. 2:4 “But about that day or hour no one knows, neither the angels in heaven nor the Son, but only the Father. Beware, keep alert.” Mark 13:32-33

Nov 30, 2025

A clay heart ornament expressing gratitude

Living with an Attitude of Gratitude

Make a joyful noise to the LORD…For the Lord is good. Psalm 100, 1,5 Then Jesus asked, “Were not ten made clean? So where are the other nine? Luke 17:17

Nov 23, 2025

A woman's hands holding a piece of paper that reads "give."

Commitment Sunday -A Dream Powering Generosity

“Your prayers and your alms have ascended as a memorial before God. Acts 10:4

Nov 16, 2025

Generosity Even Amid Hardship

“Don’t urge me to leave you or to turn back from you. Where you go, I will go, and where you stay, I will stay. Your people will be my people and your God my God.” (Ruth 1:16) “This poor widow has put in more than all the others…she out of her poverty put in all she had to live on.” (Luke 21:3-4).

Nov 9, 2025

Generosity as Our Role in God’s Plan

“So, we rebuilt the wall… for the people worked with all their heart” (Nehemiah 4:6) “We ourselves boast about you… for your steadfastness and faith (2 Thessalonians 1:4)

Nov 2, 2025

Build to Serve

“And I tell you that you are Peter, and on this rock, I will build my church, and the gates of Hades will not overcome it.” Matthew 16:18

Oct 26, 2025

An eagle flying over water, coming out of a cloud

Be Strong in the Spirit

Good morning, Grace Church! Those two words, grace and church, carry a lot of meaning and varied connotations.

Oct 19, 2025

Treasure Keepers

Anyone who had precious stones gave them to the treasury of the temple of the Lord in the custody of Jehiel the Gershonite. 1 Chronicles 29:8 Whoever can be trusted with very little can also be trusted with much. Luke 16:10

Oct 12, 2025

Saved to Serve: Leadership Council

“The apostles and elders met to consider this question" (Acts 15:6). “Since an overseer manages God’s household, s/he must be…hospitable…and disciplined.”(Titus 1:7-9).

Oct 5, 2025