Read the Bible passage Service outline A burden for the weary: The enslaving seduction of idolatry (46:1-2) ‘Turn to me and be saved’: Replacing our idols with the one true and living God The incomparable God who carries his people (46:3-7) The sovereign God who does as he pleases (46:8-11) The saving God who will…
Read the Bible passage Service outline Comfort? Isaiah 40-66: Surprising relief, stunning hope Glorious comfort for suffering exiles (40:1-11) The comfort of atonement (v2)The comfort of God’s presence (v3-5) The comfort of the eternal gospel (v. 6-9) The comfort of the strong and tender shepherd (v. 10-11) Comfort through the justice-bringing Servant (42:1-4) The (current)…
Read the Bible passage Sermon outline Jesus’ hidden kingdom causes joyful sacrifice (v. 44-46) Jesus’ hidden kingdom will one day be all-in-all (v. 47-50) Jesus’ hidden kingdom creates disciples with ever-new treasure to share (v. 51-52) “For the joy set before him, he endured the cross”
Read the Bible passage Sermon outline Great expectations… Jesus’ parable: A nice sea-side farm yarn? (v. 1-9) Jesus’ parable: Hiding and revealing the secrets of the Kingdom (v. 10-17) Jesus’ parable: Hearing the message of the kingdom (v. 18-23) ‘Whoever has ears, let them hear’
Read the Bible passage Sermon outline The King’s Admirers: ‘Could this be the Son of David?’ (v22-23) The King’s Accusers: ‘You’re demonic!’ (v24-37) The King’s Sceptics: ‘Show us a sign!’ (v38-45) The King’s Family: True disciples (v46-50) The Kingdom of God has come upon you
Read the Bible passage Sermon outline Where’s your hope? Hope Hidden… In the grain fields (v. 1-8) In the synagogue (v. 9-14) Hope Revealed… To bruised reeds (v. 15-21) In his name the nations will put their hope
Read the Bible passage Sermon outline Come to…? Jesus’ invitation: Come to me! Jesus’ gift: Soul rest Jesus’ yoke: Learning from him Jesus’ heart: Gentle and humble Come to Jesus, together, today
Read the Bible passage Sermon outline The blind men and the elephant… It (really!) matters how you respond to Jesus (v. 20-24) Because God IS the Jesus-God (v. 25-27) “Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest.”
Read the Bible passage Sermon outline Wise living in a culture of fear ‘The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom’: The book of Proverbs Foolish fear: The dread of holiness Wise fear: Trembling joy Growing more (and less) fearful this year
Read the Bible passage Sermon outline Love along the grain? The goodness of love The poetry of love The dangers of love The wisdom of love The flame of love