Brian Manning

Introduction The Unity of God’s People Ephesians 4:3 “3 endeavoring to keep the unity of the Spirit in the bond of peace.” Dangers of Disunity 1. Expression of selfishness ( Jas 3:16 ) James 3:16 “16 For where envy and self-seeking exist, confusion and every evil thing are there.” Disunity comes when…

Introduction I was listening to economists discuss aspects of the difficult economy at the moment 1 element taken into consideration is birthrate of nation - healthy economy needs atleast a replacement rate of births Of course, their outlook is about money & wealth but they made an interesting observation…

Introduction Approaching the end of what is often called the ‘Book of Immanuel’ Last cycle of messages is illustrated by Isaiah & his sons Isa. 9:8-10:19 – Maher-Shalal-Hash-Baz (quick to plunder, swift to spoil) [ Isa. 10:2 ] Isa. 10:20-34 – Shear-Jashub (a remnant shall return) [ Isa. 10:21 ] Isa.…

Introduction Dispensationalism (misunderstood) has had its fair share of nutty ideas Every view of eschatology has its weirdos & strange ideas Mostly, our problem is our speculation We like to read current events into Scripture e.g. I heard a theory this week that the Apostle John isn’t dead God has…

Introduction We began a new cycle in ‘The Book of Immanuel’ last week We’re again headed to hope but first we must hear the warnings of judgment Isaiah 9:8-10:19 are 2 messages of warning Firstly, judgment coming on Israel through Assyria ( Isa. 9:8-10 :) Next, judgment coming to Assyria Both Israel…

Some thoughts on the power of the Gospel that makes us new creations.

Genesis 8:1-22 Introduction READ Genesis 8:1-22 In previous chapters we see Noah stood out from His culture He truly believed God, wholly lived for God in a wholly ungodly world His life no easier than yours 2 Timothy 3:12 - “Yes, and all who desire to live godly in Christ Jesus will suffer persecution.”…