Sermons from October 2019
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)
Usable?
How to be Usable in God’s Church John’s Gospel, chapter 3 How can a church be usable by God? Recognise who we are (God uses sinners – there are no other sorts of people!) Recognise who God is. He is Love. Mass media feeds people messages that God hates them. Understand what God wants us to do. Bring the true message of love that forgives all who look up to Jesus in faith. The world is a hurting place.
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