Brian Manning

Isaiah 47:1-15 ; Isaiah 48:1-22 Introduction This week is the beginning of Advent Anticipation of Christ’s first coming When Christ was born shepherd’s saw heaven’s filled with angels proclaiming Him Luke 2:14 “14 “Glory to God in the highest, And on earth peace, goodwill toward men!”” Strangely (perhaps)…

Isaiah 46:1-13 Introduction e.g. Boot full of donations More than once we have spent months driving around with our boot full of bags of things to give away/donate Carry them around much longer than we need to They get in the way when you try to put your shopping in the car We’ve even had to take them…

Isaiah 44:24-45:13 Introduction e.g. If I say Donald Trump is an instrument of God there’s likely to be a range of responses For many he’s either the Messiah or the Antichrist Neither of those things have to be true for my statement to be true Today’s text speaks to us of Cyrus, king of Persia, who was…

Isaiah 44:6-23 Introduction There is No Other God Isaiah 44:6-8 The Only God ( Isa. 44:6 ) God is Unique God is Almighty The Proven God ( Isa. 44:7 ) His Challenge His Proof Your God ( Isa. 44:8 ) He is for You He Has Called You He is Your Rock Your Idols are Stupid Isaiah 44:9-20 Their Precious Things…

Isaiah 43:22-44:5 Introduction The Burden of Worthless Worship Isaiah 43:22-28 Worthless Worship Wearies Your Soul Isaiah 43:22-24 , 27 It Burdens and Wearies What does worthless worship look like? Why is worthless worship so damaging? Worthless Worhip Squanders God’s Grace Isaiah 43:25-26 , 28 God offers…

Introduction e.g. Monday is the King’s Birthday holiday For most of us, it doesn’t really mean much except day off King Charles is largely just a figure head His role has very little impact on our lives Today’s message is about a very different King As we continue through this message of Isaiah we come…

Expect Opposition ( John 15:18-20 ) Command to Love ( Jn. 15:17 ) The need for loving each other Strengthened by love Cursed by the World Our aversion to trouble We’re sheep amongst wolves Chosen to be Different Set Apart Out of the World Understand the Opposition ( John 15:21-24 ) Christ-likeness Brings…

Introduction This next section of Isaiah 43:1-44:5 has one main theme Nevertheless, the section is daunting because of the different contexts it’s expressed in Main theme is the abundant grace of God in redemption Rather than tackle it all at once we’ll break it into some natural divisions First division…