Love For Strangers (Hebrews 13:2)
One of the most practical and gracious expressions of brotherly love is to show hospitality to strangers. In this sermon, we answer three questions: What is hospitality? Why is it important? What do angels have to do with it? An exposition of Hebrews 13:2. Related...
Brotherly Love (Hebrews 13:1)
The author encourages his readers to continue in brotherly love. This is the natural response of the believer to the immense blessings bestowed upon them in the new covenant. Brotherly love is essential in the church and the mark of Kingdom citizens. An exposition of...
The Arrival of the Savior (Luke 2:1-20)
On the night of the Savior's Birth, His arrival was announced to Shepherds out in the fields. An exposition of Luke 2:1-20.
The Announcement of the Savior (Luke 1:26-38)
In Gabriel's announcement to Mary, we see the themes of Old Testament promises surface once again. The child born to Mary would be both human and divine. The "Seed of the woman" would be conceived apart from the agency of man. He would be a King from David's line who...
The Deity of the Son of David (Selected Scriptures)
The Old Testament promised a Messiah Who is Immanuel, "God with us." The origin, names, and reign of the Messiah as promised in the Old Testament reveal His divine nature. An exposition of Micah 5:2; Isaiah 9:6-7; and Psalm 2.
The Humanity of the Son of God (Selected Scriptures)
The humanity of the Redeemer is necessary for our salvation. The Old Testament promised a Messiah who would share fully our humanity. We see His humanity in His lineage, His suffering, and His reign. An exposition of selected Scriptures. Sermon Transcript Download PDF...
The Long Expected Jesus: The First Glimpse of Jesus (Genesis 3:15)
This is the first message in a Christmas series for 2023. We begin with the very first promise of a redeemer given to Adam and Even in the garden after their sin. Spoken amid a curse, this promise is filled with hope and mercy. An exposition of Genesis 3:15. Sermon...
The Grace of Gratitude (Colossians 3:15-17)
Giving thanks should characterize our relationships, our worship, and our service. It is a grace that should be evident in all aspects of Christian living and church life. An exposition of Colossians 3:15-17. Sermon Transcript Download PDF Well, we almost universally...
The Fruit of God’s Mercies (Romans 12:9-13)
There are remarkable parallels between Hebrews 13 and Romans 12. In this message, we explore the nature of Christian love and the various applications of it that we find in both passages. An exposition of Romans 12. Sermon Transcript Download PDF Romans chapter 12,...
Serving An Unchanging God (Hebrews 12:28-29)
Out of gratitude for the blessings of the New Covenant, we serve a God who does not change. He is still a consuming fire Whom we gratefully serve with reverence and awe. An exposition of Hebrews 12:28-29. Sermon Transcript Download PDF Hebrews chapter 12, beginning at...
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.