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 exposition of Hebrews 12:25.
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 passages and consider their role in the believer's perseverance. An overview exposition of Hebrews 12:25-29.
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 covenant sealed with a better blood. An exposition of Hebrews 12:24.
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 "firstborn" is rich in symbolism. In this sermon, we look at seven significant truths captured by that...
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 worship and work. An exposition of Hebrews 12:22-24.
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 exposition of Hebrews 12:24.
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. This is part of the fifth and final warning passage in Hebrews. An exposition of Hebrews 12:18-24 and...
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. This is part of the fifth and final warning passage in Hebrews. An exposition of Hebrews 12:18-24 and...
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 hostility of the world. An exposition of Hebrews 12:16-17.
Jim Osman
Pastor/Elder
Jim Osman was born in May of 1972 and has lived in Sandpoint since he was 3 years old. He achieved his life’s ambition by graduating from Sandpoint High School in 1990. Jim came to know Christ through the ministry of Cocolalla Lake Bible Camp. Kootenai Community Church has always been his home church, attending Sunday School, Vacation Bible School, and Youth Group.
After graduating from High School, he attended Millar College of the Bible in Pambrun, Saskatchewan. It was at Bible College that Jim met his wife-to-be, Diedre, who was also enrolled as a student. Jim graduated with a three-year diploma in April of 1993 and married Diedre in August of that same year. He returned to Millar to further his education in September of 1994 and graduated from the Fourth Year Internship Program with a Bachelor of Arts in Strategic Ministries in April of 1995.
Jim and Diedre returned to Sandpoint where Jim began working in construction and as a Roofing Materials Application Specialist (roofer) until he was asked to take over as the Preaching Elder of Kootenai Community Church in December of 1996. Now he counts it as his greatest privilege to be involved in ministering in the Church that ministered to him for so many years. It has been a great adventure!
Jim is the author of Truth or Territory: A Biblical Approach to Spiritual Warfare, Selling the Stairway to Heaven, The Prosperity of the Wicked: A Study of Psalm 73, and God Doesn’t Whisper. Jim and Diedre have four children: Taryn, Shepley, Ayden, and Liam.