Jim Osman
Pastor-Teacher, Kootenai Community Church
Appears in 305 Episodes
The Benefits Of Abiding (John 15:7-11)
The Farewell Discourse is filled with promises of blessings and encouragements to fruitful and abiding branches. In this message we look at four of them; answered pray...
The Fruit Of An Abiding Branch, Part 3 (John 15:4-6)
What is the "fruit" of which Jesus spoke in this passage? It might not be what you think. An exposition of John 15:4-6.
The Fruit Of An Abiding Branch, Part 2 (John 15:4-6)
Jesus said "without Me you can do nothing." In this message we look at the inability of the branches to live or bear fruit apart from the Vine. An exposition of John ...
The Fruit Of An Abiding Branch, Part 1 (John 15:4-6)
Title: The Fruit Of An Abiding Branch, Part 1 (John 15:4-6) What does it mean to "abide?" That is the central truth pressed home in this extended metaphor. The word "...
The Work Of The Vinedresser, Part 2 (John 15:1-3)
The Vine-dresser cuts off the fruitless branches and prunes the fruitful branches. How does He do this and with what tool? An exposition of John 15:1-3.
The Work Of The Vinedresser, Part 1 (John 15:1-3)
There are four elements to the analogy of the vine and the branches. In this message we identify and examine those four elements. An exposition of John 15:1-3.
A Vine Under Judgment (Psalm 80)
There is an Old Testament background for Jesus' claim to be the "True Vine." We look at that background so we can appreciate His claim. An exposition of Psalm 80.
His Death From His Perspective (John 14:28-31)
Jesus viewed His death on the cross as a good thing since it secured His glory, strengthened His disciples, showed His righteousness, and showed His love. An expositio...
The Peace He Gives (John 14:27)
Peace is a gift that only the Lord Jesus Christ can give and only His people can receive. Teacher of the Truth. An exposition of John 14:27.
The Teacher Of Truth (John 14:25-26)
This second passage on the Holy Spirit tells us about our resident Teacher of the Truth. An exposition of John 14:25-26.
Obedient Love (John 14:21-24)
What is the mark of a genuine believer? Obedience to the Commands of Jesus. An exposition of John 14:21-24.
Three Precious Promises (John 14:18-20)
The three promises in this passage are the outworking of the Holy Spirit in the life of a believer. An exposition of John 14:18-20.
Another Helper, Part 3 (John 14:15-17)
There are four passages in the Farewell Discourse where Jesus teaches on the Person and Work of the Holy Spirit. This is the first of those four. In Part 3 we look at ...
Another Helper, Part 2 (John 14:15-17)
There are four passages in the Farewell Discourse where Jesus teaches on the Person and Work of the Holy Spirit. This is the first of those four. In Part 2 we look at ...
Another Helper, Part 1 (John 14:15-17)
There are four passages in the Farewell Discourse where Jesus teaches on the Person and Work of the Holy Spirit. This is the first of those four. In Part 1 we look at ...
Promises Of Power And Provision (John 14:12-14)
Jesus promised His disciples both power and provision for the time that He was gone. This is a text which presents some challenging interpretive issues. An exposition ...
Show Us The Father (John 14:7-11)
Philip asked Jesus to show them the Father. What is wrong with Philip's request? An exposition of John 14:7-11.
Only One Way (John 14:4-6)
These familiar words set the claims of Christ in opposition to all other truth claims. An exposition of John 14:4-6.
Truths For Troubled Hearts, Part 3 (John 14:2-3)
Jesus promises Heaven to His disciples and gives a comforting description of Heaven. An exposition of John 14:2-3.
Truths For Troubled Hearts, Part 2 (John 14:2-3)
Jesus promises Heaven to His disciples and gives a comforting description of Heaven. An exposition of John 14:2-3.
Truths For Troubled Hearts, Part 1 (John 14:1)
Jesus gave two commands to His disciples intended to comfort their trouble hearts. An exposition of John 14:1.
A Troubling Prediction (John 13:36-38)
Peter announced his own courage saying he would be willing to die for Jesus. Jesus predicts Peter's denial. An exposition of John 13:36-38.
A New Commandment (John 13:34-35)
Jesus commanded His disciples to selflessly love one another as Christ had loved them. We look at three reasons Christians should love one another. An exposition of J...
The Glory Of The Cross (John 13:31-33)
What do you think of when you contemplate the cross? Does the word "glory" come to mind? Jesus spoke of His death as being His own glory and the glory of the Father. A...
Predicted, Identified, And Dismissed, Part 2 (John 13:21-30)
Jesus dismissed Judas from the gathering of the disciples. This is part 2 of 2 where Judas actions are predicted, he is identified, and then dismissed. An exposition o...
Predicted, Identified, And Dismissed, Part 1 (John 13:21-30)
Finally Jesus identifies the traitor for Peter and John. This is part 1 of 2 where Judas actions are predicted, he is identified, and then dismissed. An exposition of ...
A Warning Of Betrayal (John 13:18-20)
Title: A Warning Of Betrayal (John 13:18-20) History has its share of traitors. You can probably think of a couple. The most notorious of all traitors is Judas Iscari...
When Friends Become Enemies (Psalm 41)
A look at Psalm 41 which Jesus quoted as being fulfilled in the betrayal by Judas. An exposition of Psalm 41.
The Lesson Of The Foot Washing (John 13:12-17)
Jesus uses His act of washing the disciples' feet as an object lesson to teach them that they too should humbly serve one another. An exposition of John 13:12-17.
More Than Clean Feet (John 13:5-11)
Jesus washes the disciples's feet. An exposition of John 13:5-11.
