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…

Isaiah 41:1-29 Introduction When I get asked to address the UN or NATO this is the passage I’m going to read :) Passages like today’s are helpful perspective for believers in Jesus Isaiah’s message (& name) is that the Lord Saves It is about salvation Through this we see God working out His purpose of…

Genesis 41:1-57 Introduction Begin series Adventures with God Rehearse some of our favourite parts of Bible Many of these we grow up on Series is to learn lessons from familiar & to introduce these great events to those who aren’t familiar Q— How many of you consider yourself adventurous or at least…

Isaiah 40:27-31 Introduction Isaiah 40 begins and ends with some of the most well-known & well-loved verses Comfort, yes, comfort my people & they shall mount up with wings as eagles You can find Isa. 40:31 on 1000 different products all with inspiring images of eagles Why wouldn’t we find this inspiring?…

Isaiah 32:1-20 Introduction I try not to be too controversial on Mother’s Day Don’t want to send everyone off to lunch angry Start fights over your nice meal appreciating your mum Today’s passage may get me in some hot water :) Most of his harsh commentary is directed toward men & leaders Like Isa. 5…