Sermons on Old Testament (Page 3)

Sermons on Old Testament (Page 3)

“Only God Is Able to Redeem & Deliver” Isaiah 44:1-48:22

Main Point/Big Idea: God is a sovereign king who alone can save us from the world, our sin and His wrath. 1. God Alone Is King2. God Alone Is Sovereign3. Idolatry is Folly4. God Alone Is Savior Pray that God would break out enchantment with the things of this world and fix our desire upon Him alone that our hope might not be deferred (Cf. Proverbs 13:12; Palm 37:4)

“God’s Chosen Servant” Isaiah 42:1-43:28

Big Idea/Main Point: We need God’s servant, Jesus Christ, to save us. 1. See (Isa. 42:1-9)… See that Jesus is the Lord’s Chosen Servant.2. Sing (Isa. 42:10-17)… Sing with the nations at the coming of His servant.3. Hear & Look (Isa. 42:18-25)… Hear & look at the reality of God’s judgment.4. Don’t Fear (Isa. 43:1-7)… God’s loving discipline will not overcome the New Covenant.5. Gather/Assemble (Isa. 43:8-28)… Gather/assemble to proclaim the truth of God’s Word & forgiveness for sins. Pray…

“The Arrogance of Kings” Isaiah 36:1-37:38

Big Idea: Beware of the arrogance that leads to a distrust of God’s promises. (1) You Can Trust God (Isaiah 36:1-21)(2) Seek Rest from Threats in God’s Word (Isaiah 36:22-37:7)(3) God’s Word Does Not Deceive You (Isaiah 37:8-13)(4) Seek Safety by Going to God in Prayer (Isaiah 37:14-20)(5) God Saves Judah (Isaiah 37:21-38). There is a battle on for our souls and the arrogant kings of this world under the power of Satan will not overcome the kingly dominion God.

“God Is Just & Gracious” Isaiah 30:1-35:10

Big Idea: God’s perfect justice and grace meet in the gospel of Jesus Christ. 1. If We Are Faithless He Remains Faithful (Isaiah 30:1-33) 2. God Is Just and Gracious (Isaiah 31:1-32:20; 34:1-35:10)A. God Is Just (Isaiah 31:1-9; 32:9-20; 34:1-17)B. God Is Gracious (Isaiah 32:1-8; 35:1-10) 3. Wait for the Lord: Cast Your Cares Upon the Lord’s Grace in Christ (Isaiah 33:1-24)– What active waiting for God’s promised future grace looks like…– Or, how to fight the temptation toward spiritual…

“Yahweh Is Good” Psalm 34:1-22

Big Idea: The Lord is good, take refuge in Him. (1) Fear of the Lord Conquers All Other Fears(Psalm 34:1-7)(2) God’s Goodness Means We Don’t Have to be Afraid (Psalm 34:8-14)(3) God Proves His Goodness by SavingThrough Christ (Psalm 34:15-22)

“Yahweh Is Upright” Psalm 33:1-22

Big Idea: God has proved His righteousness in creation, in His sovereign rule over the nations, and in His love: praise Him. (1) The Righteous Praise God (Psalm 33:1-3)(2) He Made All Things (Psalm 33:4-9)(3) He Rules Over the Nations (Psalm 33:10-17)(4) He Loves His People (Psalm 33:18-22) Application: Goodness, beauty and truth are  defined and grounded in the immutable nature of God’s righteousness. We praise what we think is beautiful. We praise what we think is good. We praise…

“Yahweh Forgives” Psalm 32:1-11

Big Idea: If we confess our sins God is faithful and just to forgive us our sins and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness (1 John 1:9). (1) We are deceived if we think we are good (Psalm 32:1-2)(2) Living in self-deceit is miserable (Psalm 32:3-4)(3) Repent of your sins (Psalm 32:5-7)(4) True happiness is found by being near to the Lord (Psalm 32:8-11)