Life to dead muscles – John 5:12 …they set out to give Jesus a hard time. “who does this man really think he is”. He works like his Dad – John 5:17 The Father and the Son are one John 5:19, 20, 22, 23 Two options – John 5:24 = LIFE or death and condemnation. So how will Jesus judge? – John…
Sermons on Isaiah (Page 5)
What matters? On a scale of 1 – 10 – how important are these things in your life? – Health? – Integrity? – Financial success? – Good family/spouse relationships? – Successful life accomplishments? Add, “Following Jesus” What priority does following Jesus get in your life? Qu: Does the importance I give Jesus in my life really matter? Do you want LIFE? (SHOW…
We must bring something “the thing you bring when you are told to bring nothing” We are all guilty, no excuses, no loop holes, no special exemptions not even for his chosen people. Romans 3:9, “What shall we conclude then? Are we any better?” “Not at all” Rom 3:10, “we are all alike are under sin”. OT confirmation Rom 3:10-18 … totally…
Intro Wondering what you will get out of Church? Is your faith evident to people? Romans 1vv1-16 – Paul’s weighty intro Faith= trust, belief “Faith is the surrender of the mind… [and] reason” “…faith is reason gone courageous – not the opposite of reason” Christian faith: Jesus is the direct object of our faith or trust The Passage vv8-10 ‘Thanks and concern…
Intro: Bono, the man of Mystery Hezekiah, the man of Mystery 1. Dealing with a personal Crisis (38:1-8) a desperate need brought to God – v1-3 a gracious answer miraculously confirmed v4-8 2. Celebrating an amazing deliverance (38:9-22) realism about the need v9-14 resolve about the future v15-22 3. Compromising the key principle (39:1-8) flattery subverts faith v1-2 judgment removes blessing v3-8…
Who can you trust? Is 36:5 – on whom are you depending? (show picture) picture of Lachish and siege ramp picture of Solomon’s pool see Isaiah 7:1-25 On whom are you depending? Hezekiah seeks the Lord Isaiah 37:4, “It may be that the Lord YOUR god will hear the words of the cup bearer, whom his master the king of Assyria has…
Judgment and the character of God Qu: What is the right and just response that God should make to all those who stand against him? Hebrews 10:31 – “it is a dreadful thing to fall into the hands of the living God“. God is Angry Is 34:1 …the nations to account. Is 30:19 … immanent destruction and judgement … JUDGEMENT DAY 1) …
Intro: The Consuming Fire, 33:14 is central to the passage. 1. God’s fire destroys His enemies, so trust in Him v1-6 2. God’s fire consumes all evil, so walk with Him v7-16 3. God’s fire secures His city, so wait for Him v17-24