Read the Bible passage Sermon outline Lives that point people to Jesus The ‘Big Idea’ (v 11-12) Living in such a way that we commend the gospel to unbelievers around us. 2. Submitting to Human authorities (v13-17) Submit For the Lord’s sake Doing good What does it mean for us in the 21stCentury? Proper respect…
Read the Bible passage Sermon outline What do you want to be when you grow up? Christian vocation Starts with Jesus (v4) How can Jesus be chosen? He is a PRECIOUS living stone (v6 – quoting from Isaiah 28) Jesus value is not based on his popularity Jesus divides people We are a…
Read the Bible passage Sermon outline What is the best thing that has ever happened to you? Set your Hope on Future Grace (1:13) Be Holy (1:14-15) Live in Reverent Fear (1 Peter 1:17-21) Love one another Deeply (1:22-2:2) Crave Pure Spiritual milk (2:2) Do you ever feel short-changed by God?
Read the Bible passage Sermon outline Christmas in dark places? The darkness of the first Christmas A thrill of hope; the weary world rejoices: A new Exodus for enslaved people (v13-15) A new covenant for weeping people (v16-18) A new hope for sinful people (vv19-23) The light shines in the darkness
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Read the Bible passage Sermon outline ‘They say there’s a big man who lives far away…’ Jesus our Emmanuel: * Born to the Virgin Mary * Adopted by the faithful Joseph * Foretold by the ancient prophet * Named for his great mission ‘God the Son became God our Brother’
Read the Bible passage Sermon outline Who do you think you are? Who do you think Jesus is? (v1-16) God’s anointed, eternal King… …who would bring his blessing to the whole world Living in His story
Read the Bible passage Sermon outline Travel broadens the mind The fate of the nations Isa 13-23 is a series of prophecies about a group of nations What will happen to them? God will destroy them Why? Because they are proud How can God hold them responsible? The hope of the nations ‘Hope notes’ in…
Read the Bible passage Sermon outline Justice and peace Infinite justice Israel (9:8-10:4) Assyria (10:5-35) Our enemies Total peace A new king (11:1-2) What will he do? Bring justice and peace (11:3-5) Where will he do it?…
Read the Bible passage Sermon outline Longing for a leader Three desperate kings and three significant kids (Isaiah 7-8) • Kings: Ahaz (Judah) Rezin (Aram/Syrria) Pekah (Israel/Ephraim) • Kids: Shear-Jashub (“A-remnant-will-return/repent”) Emmanuel (“God-with-us”) Maher-Shalal-Hash-Baz (“Quick-to-the-plunder-swift-to-the-spoil”) The divine Son, the eternal King (Isaiah 9:1-7) From darkness to light … from distress to joy … from oppression…