Who wouldn’t want more joy, peace and hope in their lives this Christmas? We were encouraged that these things can be found in the gift of Jesus Christ. Through his birth, life, death and resurrection he has made a way for us to receive this precious gift. Once we have received this gift through faith...
Sermon Tag: Isaiah
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Thanksgiving, Comfort & Joy – Isaiah 12
The Messiah described in Isaiah 11 wins a glorious victory, which causes thanksgiving and celebration in chapter 12. How should Christians respond to Jesus Christ, our Lord, Saviour and Messiah.
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The Spirit-Anointed Messiah – Isaiah 11
After two chapters of judgement in Isaiah 9 & 10, Isaiah prophesies hope in chapter 11, speaking of the Messiah to come, on whom the Spirit of God will rest. The wisdom & understanding, counsel & might, knowledge & fear of the LORD of Jesus Christ fills Isaiah’s listeners and us with glorious hope.
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The Majestic, Terrifying Gardener – Isaiah 10:4-34
Just as Israel was judged by God in chapter 9, so Assyria is judged for her arrogance in chapter 10. God is portrayed as a powerful, yet terrifying, gardener or woodsman, chopping down and burning up trees and weeds, representative of the sinful Assyrians.
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The Righteousness & Wrath of God – Isaiah 9:8 – 10:4
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.
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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....