Sermons by Matt Murray (Page 9)

Sermons by Matt Murray (Page 9)

Let Every Heart Prepare Him Room 8 – The Most High God.

Let Every Heart Prepare Him Room 8 – The Most High God. Luke’s Gospel, chapter 1, verses 26 to 38 Here we have the virgin birth of Jesus. All the Bible is about Him. Promised in Genesis Recorded in the Gospels Explained in the Letters The person God uses Luke 1:26-33, An ordinary young woman, in a small town of no account. But God favours her. This is Grace! The plan of God Luke 1:34-37, How will this be? God…

Let Every Heart Prepare Him Room 6 – The Lord

Let Every Heart Prepare Him Room 6 – The Lord. Psalm 110. The Lord says to my lord,    “Sit at my right handuntil I put your enemies    under your control.” Psalm 110 verse 1, New International Reader’s Version (NIRV) Copyright © 1995, 1996, 1998, 2014 by Biblica, Inc.®. Used by permission. All rights reserved worldwide. A King like no other – verses 1 to 3 A Priest like no other – verse 4 A Conqueror like no other – verses 5 to…

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…

Let every heart prepare Him room – 1, The Promised Seed

The Promised Seed. Genesis chapter 3, verses 1 to 24. A most important chapter. It tells us what we are like. It tells us why world is the way it is, like a shattered mirror. Good is no longer normal. Shame, deceit and hiding came out of this chapter. But so did the remedy. The World’s great problem Genesis 3:1-24 God’s great promise Genesis 3:15 You can read the chapter here (Photo by Natchaya Shw on Unsplash)

Jesus, There Is No One Like You.

Jesus, There Is No One Like You. Matthew’s Gospel, chapter 4, verses 1 to 11, Hebrews chapter 4, verses 12 to 16. How does Jesus’ temptation help is? Matthew 4:1-11, Hebrews 4:12-15. How should we respond? Hebrews 4:15-16. What can we expect? Hebrews 4:16. Image from unsplash.com – Nik Shuliahin

The Good Life 9 – Two Foundations

The Good Life 9 – Two Foundations. Matthew’s Gospel, chapter 7, verses 24 to 29. A challenge, a warning and an invitation. A Challenge 24 So then, everyone who hears my words and puts them into practice is like a wise man. He builds his house on the rock. 25 The rain comes down. The water rises. The winds blow and beat against that house. But it does not fall. It is built on the rock. Matthew 7:24-25 A Warning 26 But…

The Good Life 8 – The Two Ways

The Good Life 8 – The Two Ways Matthew’s Gospel chapter 7, verses 13 to 23 Two Ways – God’s way or my way? Two Gates, verses 13 to 14 13 Enter God’s kingdom through the narrow gate. The gate is large and the road is wide that leads to ruin. Many people go that way. 14 But the gate is small and the road is narrow that leads to life. Only a few people find it. Matthew 7:13-14 NIRV Two…

The Good Life 6 – Jesus’ Kingship & Our Anxiety

The Good Life 6 – Jesus’ Kingship & Our Anxiety Matthew chapter 6, verses 25 to 34 Anxiety is the most common mental health condition in Australia. On average, one in four people – one in three women and one in five men – will experience anxiety at some stage in their life. In a 12-month period, over two million Australians experience anxiety (from BeyondBlue) Not occasional anxiety over special circumstances. Rather, daily, crippling anxiety, fear and worry. Christians are not immune from this. It is part…

The Good Life 5 – Treasure Hunters

The Good Life 5 – Treasure Hunters Matthew’s Gospel, chapter 6, verses 19 to 24 Where is your treasure? Matt 6:19-21 Treasure is not just external. Our hearts live with the treasure, either on earth or in heaven. How do you see things? Matt 6:22-23 Who owns you Matt 6:24? Two masters. To whom do you belong? Materialism is the greatest enslaver in our culture. Jesus is the heavenly treasure our hearts were made for, and only there can they…

The Good Life 3 – The Heart of the Matter

The Good Life 3 – The Heart of the Matter. Matthew’s Gospel, chapter 5, verses 17 to 48. How do we really view God? Rules, rules, rules? Or a love relationship? This part of the Jesus’ teaching shows us about:- Righteousness (verses 17 to 30) Relationship (verses 31 to 37) Responsibilities (verses 38 to 48)