Sermons from October 2021
“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…
“Jesus Is True Israel” Matthew 2:15
Big Idea/Main Point: Jesus Christ is God’s faithful servant where Adam and Israel failed, and He’s saving weak sinners like us to serve Him in worship and proclaiming the gospel. 1. God’s Unfaithful Servant Adam & Israel (Rom. 5:12; Genesis 3; Isaiah 42:18-25)2. God’s Faithful Servant Jesus Christ as the 2nd Adam & Israel (Matt. 2:15; Hosea 11:1; Exod. 4:22-23; Rom. 5:14; 1 Cor. 15:45)3. God’s Weak but Spirit-Empowered Servant in the Church– Believing ethnic Israel (the remnant) is true…
“The Godly Man’s Picture” Thomas Watson (RBC THEOLOGY BREAKFAST)
Watson, Thomas. The Godly Man’s Picture. Carlisle: The Banner of Truth Trust, 1999. This recording includes readings of chapters 1-3 and the first quality of chapter 4. Below is a list of the qualities from chapter 4: 1. A man of knowledge2. A man moved by faith3. A man fired with love4. A man like God5. A man careful about the worship of God6. A man who serves God not men7. A man who prizes Christ8. A man who weeps9.…
“God Comforts His People With Good News” Isaiah 40:1-41:29
Main Point: The gospel of Jesus Christ is good news that brings eternal comfort and rest. 1. Jesus Christ Is Our Only Comfort (Isaiah 40:1-5)2. The Word of God, The Gospel & Strength (Isaiah 40:6-31)3. Don’t Be Afraid (Isaiah 41:1-29)
“Christ Alone” Acts 4:12
Main Point: The savior who is able to give us lasting comfort is Jesus Christ. 1. Eternal Comfort of Salvation is in Christ Alone2. Don’t Fall for False Comforters/Idols
“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.
“A More Powerful Word than the Word of Man” John 1:14
Big Idea: The only word that is able to overcome and silence the cacophony of words in this world is the Word of God who became flesh, Jesus Christ. 1. The Expulsive Power of a Greater Word (John 1:14)2. Jesus Christ is the Word Who Will Judge the Hearts of All Men (Revelation 8:1; Psalm 63:11; 1 Corinthians 4:5)
“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…