In chapters 9 & 10 of Isaiah, God reveals his righteousness and his wrath upon Israel’s sin. We are also guilty of pride and arrogance, not seeking the Lord and not caring for the needy.
Sermon Category: The Book of Isaiah
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Light in the Darkness, Hope in Gloom – Isaiah 9:1-7
In the previous chapter, Isaiah prophesied judgement on the land of Judah, but in chapter 9, he prophesies about light and hope. He prophesies about a Son who would be born, who would be called “Wonderful Counsellor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace”, who would reign over a growing Kingdom of Peace on David’s...
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Do Not Fear Coronavirus, Fear God – Isaiah 7:15-8:22
God will execute justice on the land of Judah through his instrument, the King of Assyria. King Ahaz was gearing the wrong thing! We, too, might at this time fear coronaviurs, when we should be fearing God and seeking mercy and shelter in Jesus Christ.
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Do Not Let Your Hearts Be Faint – Isaiah 7:1-14
“Behold a virgin shall conceive and bear a son and shall call his name Immanuel” Isaiah 7:14. We read these words every Christmas and think we know what they mean. but what did they mean when Isaiah prophesied them hundreds of years before Christ was born. How did they comfort Judah at the time? How...
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Isaiah’s Commissioning: The God of Process – Isaiah 6
The moment when God reveals himself to Isaiah and commissions him is a significant moment, just after King Uzziah’s death. But God shows Isaiah that God himself still sits upon the throne. In this sermon, find out what the WBG Effect is and consider Isaiah’s unusual commission.
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How (not) to Live Fruitful & Blessed Lives – Isaiah 5
God wants to thrive. He wants to bless us. And he wants us to bear good fruit for his kingdom. In Isaiah 5, Judah demonstrates how she has completely failed to do that and so God brings judgement upon her. There are 6 “Woes” pronounced against her in this chapter and 4 “therefores” of judgement....
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The Beautiful Branch of the LORD, LORD of Hosts – Isaiah 3 & 4
God is a God of justice and holiness. In Isaiah 3, Isaiah describes God’s righteous anger and judgement upon Judah’s sin. The passage is scary to read. But. what follows in chapter 4 is hope and refuge. We can take shelter under the beautiful branch of the LORD, Jesus Christ. The Transcript – Isaiah 3...
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The Mountain of the LORD – Isaiah 2
Having described the sin of Judah in chapter 1, Isaiah prophecies about the future Jerusalem to come, when the mountain of the LORD will be lifted high above all other mountains and hills in the perfect new heavens and new earth. That prophecy and future vision inspires us to live in God’s light today and...
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The Case of the Sin of Judah – Isaiah 1
The book of Isaiah begins with a court room scene – “The Case of the Sin of Judah”. God, the first and only witness, brings his case against Judah, highlighting all the evil and sin they have committed. He uses multiple images to help explain just how sinful they have been. But, as we are...
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