Close to God's House, Far from God's Heart (Christian-Ish Series)

Close To God’s House Far From God’s Heart challenges believers to examine whether their worship aligns with their treatment of others. Drawing from the Book of Amos, the message exposes the danger of appearing spiritually strong while ignoring injustice and truth. Listeners are urged to embody both righteousness and justice in personal character and public life.Verses: Amos 5:24, Amos 5:21, Amos 2:6, Amos 5:11, Amos 1:3, Psalm 89:14, Proverbs 21:3, Micah 6:8, Isaiah 1:17, Amos 5:14, Amos 5:15, Luke 4, Matthew 4Key Points/Topics Covered:The Difference Between Being Christian Ish And Being ChristlikeThe Connection Between Righteousness And Justice In ScriptureSpeaking Truth To Power Like AmosThe Danger Of Prosperity Without Moral ResponsibilityWhy Truth And Justice Must Not Be SilencedTime Stamps00:00 - Introduction To The Christian Ish Series06:45 - Background And Calling Of Amos14:30 - Let Justice Run Like Water Explained22:10 - Prosperity Versus Oppression In Israel31:40 - National Pride And Moral Accountability40:15 - When Truth Is Silenced48:30 - What God Requires: Seek Good And Maintain Justice55:00 - Final Challenge To Catch The Spirit Of AmosMain Takeaways:- Worship Without Justice And Righteousness Is Empty In The Eyes Of God.- Prosperity Does Not Equal God’s Approval If It Is Built On Exploitation Or Silence.- Believers Are Called To Seek Good, Hate Evil, And Courageously Speak Truth.Subscribe to the Eagles Nest Church podcast, share this message with someone who needs encouragement to stand for truth, and visit eaglesnestchurch.org to stay connected and learn more about upcoming services and events. NEXT STEPS:Visit Our Website: https://eaglesnestchurch.orgFirst Time Guests: https://eaglesnestchurch.org/first-time-guests/Prayer Requests: https://eaglesnestchurch.org/prayer/Giving: https://eaglesnestchurch.org/giveJoin Our Church: https://eaglesnestchurch.org/new-member-form/Salvation: https://eaglesnestchurch.org/salvation/Like, comment & subscribe to stay updated with the latest content!FOLLOW US:Download Our App: https://eaglesnestchurch.org/appFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/ENCTheNestInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/eaglesnestchurchTwitter: https://twitter.com/encthenest