Sermon Notes:

“Who Is Like the LORD?””

Outline:

I. Micah Laments Disobedience to God (7:1-6)

II. Micah Longs for God’s Deliverance (7:7-10)

III. Micah Lauds God’s Dedication (7:11-20)

Advantage entails accountability.

“Restore All Things”:

1. We must not only prepare for heaven but begin already to participate in it.
2. To restore all things is to bring a taste of heaven to earth.
3. We must not only support missionaries, we must also serve as missionaries.

Restore All Things

• Act Justly.
• Love Mercy.
• Walk Humbly.

“Go and do likewise.”

Sermon Notes:

“The Micah Mandate”

Outline:

I. What God has Done for His People (6:1-5)

II. What God Expects in Return (6:6-8)

III. What God Cannot Tolerate (6:9-12)

IV. What God is Moved to Do (6:13-16)

The Micah Mandate:

1. Act Justly
2. Love Mercy
3. Walk Humbly with God

Ethical behavior is far more important than the mechanics of sacrificial rites.

Application:r

1. Create a “tov” culture.
2. Commit a random act of kindness.
3. Volunteer!
4. Become involved in a cause.
]]> 305 https://lacoc.org/sermons/micah-o-little-town-of-bethlehem/ Sun, 09 Feb 2020 20:26:07 +0000 http://68.183.154.141/lamaravenue/?post_type=ctc_sermon&p=293 Passage: Micah 5:1-15
Preacher: Randy Johns
Date: February 09, 2020

Sermon Notes:

“O Little Town of Bethlehem”

Outline:

I. Reckoning (5:1)

II. Reversal (5:2-6)

III. Remnant (5:7-9)

IV. Refinement (5:10-14)

V. Retribution (5:15)

Three Things about Jesus:

1. He is the bread of life.
2. He is our peace.
3. He is our good shepherd.

Qualities of the Sheep (John 10:25-29):

1. Sensitive to the Shepherd’s Voice
2. Obedient to the Shepherd’s Leadership
3. Confident of Their Destiny
4. Secure in the Shepherd’s Arms
]]> 293 https://lacoc.org/sermons/micah-but-as-for-me/ Sun, 26 Jan 2020 19:53:43 +0000 http://68.183.154.141/lamaravenue/?post_type=ctc_sermon&p=286 Passage: Micah 3:1-12
Preacher: Randy Johns
Date: January 26, 2020

Sermon Notes:

“An Ancient Ethical Word for a Modern Unethical World”

“But as for Me…”

Outline:

I. Judgment against the Courts (3:1-4)

II. Judgment against the Prophets (3:5-8)

III. Judgment against the Establishment (3:9-12)

Application:

1. When God says “Be holy” he really means it!
2. Injustice occurs through the abuse of power.
3. Don’t use your rank to the detriment of others.
4. Don’t “be like Mike”—be like Micah.

Stoke the fire!

]]> 286 https://lacoc.org/sermons/micah-calamity-for-those-who-covet/ Sun, 19 Jan 2020 19:40:17 +0000 http://68.183.154.141/lamaravenue/?post_type=ctc_sermon&p=278 Passage: Micah 2:1-13
Preacher: Randy Johns
Date: January 19, 2020

Sermon Notes:

“An Ancient Ethical Word for a Modern Unethical World”

“Calamity for Those Who Covet”

Outline:

I. Pronouncement of Death (2:1-5)

II. Prophets of Denial (2:6-11)

III. Promise of Deliverance (2:12-13)

Overcoming Covetousness:

1. Be content with what God has provided.
2. Avoid “conspicuous consumption.”
3. Resist the temptation to compare.
4. Be a faithful steward.
5. Give something away.
]]> 278 https://lacoc.org/sermons/micah-here-comes-the-judge/ Sun, 12 Jan 2020 19:32:10 +0000 http://68.183.154.141/lamaravenue/?post_type=ctc_sermon&p=274 Passage: Micah 1:1-16
Preacher: Randy Johns
Date: January 12, 2020

Sermon Notes:

“An Ancient Ethical Word for a Modern Unethical World”

“Here Comes the Judge!

Points to Ponder

1. God does not tolerate any rivals.
2. Human history is moving toward a goal.
3. Advantage entails accountability.
4. We must have the same resolve as Micah.
5. The opening oracle implies repentance.
6. It is never too late to repent!

Accept the Micah challenge and concentrate on three themes:

1. God
2. Grace
3. Social Justice
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