Sermons on Isaiah
Trusting God in the Darkness
Trusting God in the Darkness, Isaiah chapter 50, verse 4-11 10 Who among you fears the Lord and obeys the word of his servant?Let the one who walks in the dark, who has no light,trust in the name of the Lord and rely on their God.11 But now, all you who light fires and provide yourselves with flaming torches,go, walk in the light of your fires and of the torches you have set ablaze.This is what you shall receive from my hand: you will lie down in torment.…
The Holiness of God
The Holiness of God – Isaiah chapter 6 verses 1 to 7 God’s fiery, beautiful holiness The rise and fall of a king 6 In the year that King Uzziah died, … Isaiah 6:1a Uzziah: 52 years on the throne. A good king, but his pride led to his downfall. National anxiety at his death. Would the next king be good or bad? The Lord’s majesty described I saw the Lord, high and exalted, seated on a throne; and the train…
The God Both Far and Near
The God Both Far and Near – Isaiah chapter 57, verse 15 For this is what the high and exalted One says – he who lives for ever, whose name is holy:‘I live in a high and holy place, but also with the one who is contrite and lowly in spirit,to revive the spirit of the lowly and to revive the heart of the contrite. Isaiah 57:15 The God Both Far and Near God reveals Himself in the Bible as both far from us…
God’s Enduring Word
God’s Enduring Word – Isaiah chapter 40, verses 6 to 8 A voice says, ‘Cry out.’ And I said, ‘What shall I cry?’ ‘All people are like grass, and all their faithfulness is like the flowers of the field.7 The grass withers and the flowers fall, because the breath of the Lord blows on them. Surely the people are grass.8 The grass withers and the flowers fall, but the word of our God endures for ever. Isaiah 40:6-8 New International Version – UK (NIVUK) Holy Bible, New…
Who’s in Control?
Who’s in Control? – Isaiah chapters 40 and 41 Who’s in Control? To whom will you compare me? Or who is my equal?’ says the Holy One. Lift up your eyes and look to the heavens: who created all these? He who brings out the starry host one by one and calls forth each of them by name. Because of his great power and mighty strength, not one of them is missing.Why do you complain, Jacob? Why do you say,…
God is … Holy
God is … Holy Reading – Isaiah 6:1-7 6 In the year that King Uzziah died, I saw the Lord, high and exalted, seated on a throne; and the train of his robe filled the temple. 2 Above him were seraphim, each with six wings: with two wings they covered their faces, with two they covered their feet, and with two they were flying. 3 And they were calling to one another: ‘Holy, holy, holy is the Lord Almighty; the whole earth is full…
God is … All Powerful
God is … All Powerful Bible READING … Isaiah 40:18-31 God is … All Powerful God’s infinite power: verses 27-28 God’s irresistible power: verses v28 God’s Inexhaustible power: verses29-31
God is … All Knowing
God Is … All Knowing Isaiah the prophet, chapter 46, verse 1 to 10 (and so unlike the gods of the pagans) Bible Reading – Isaiah 46:1-10 God is … All Knowing remember the former things of old; for I am God, and there is no other; I am God, and there is none like me, declaring the end from the beginning and from ancient times things not yet done, saying, ‘My counsel shall stand, and I will accomplish all…
Do not be afraid
If you just want the audio Bible message, please click on the play button above. Otherwise scroll down to follow the songs, readings, prayers as well as the Bible message. Welcome to our Easter Sunday service. Today is a significant occasion in the Christian calendar, and in the lives of all Christians. It is a joyful day as we celebrate the resurrection – the coming back to life – of our Lord and Saviour, Jesus Christ. As we begin our…
Let Every Heart Prepare Him Room 5 – The Servant
Let Every Heart Prepare Him Room 5 – The Servant. Isaiah chapter 42, verse 1 to 16. If I find in myself a desire which no experience in this world can satisfy, the most probable explanation is that I was made for another world. “Mere Christianity”, Chapter 10 on Hope, page 75 – C.S.Lewis The silent gods, Isa. 41:6,21-26 Isaiah challenges the futility of idols, that do nothing, say nothing, just confusion. The speaking God, Isa. 42:8-16 He identifies Himself,…
Let Every Heart Prepare Him Room 4 – The Branch
Let Every Heart Prepare Him Room 4 – The Branch. Isaiah 11. Some symbols of Christmas are the tree, ornaments, gifts, etc. What are Isaiah’s symbols of Christmas? A stump, a branch and a banners. How do we make sense of these images? A budding branch from a dry stump – Isaiah 11:1-5. Jesus God’s Son, the great King who judges fairly and brings justice for all. Jesse’s family is like a tree that has been cut down. A new little…
Let every heart prepare Him room – 2, The Virgin
The Virgin. Isaiah chapter 7, verses 1 to 17. “Do not be afraid”. Isa 7:4. Behind all the conflict of the kings God is in control. A Fearful King: Isa 7:1-2 An assault against the house of David in the 8th century BC (the royal house from which Jesus came). Ahaz the new King of Judah is afraid, and trembles. A Faithful Prophet: Isa 7:3-9 A message of hope, for God is in control. Isaiah is a living reminder of…