Brian Manning

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…

Isaiah 30:1-33 ; Isaiah 31:1-9 Introduction Returning to Isaiah after a break through Easter season Today we’re going to look at Isaiah 30-31 In the middle of another series of ‘woes’ It’s a big seciton but they go together to develop an important theme Each chapter has a slightly different emphasis…

Romans 8:31-39 Introduction We started today with a ‘sunrise’ celebration, hot cross buns and games Why? Today is a day of joy & celebration We need to be known as a people of joy We have a deep reason for such joy Part of what gives us such joy on Resurrection Sunday is that today is a celebration of…

Philippians 1:27-2:4 Introduction Palm Sunday is an interesting day Usually associated with praise & exalting Jesus Christ - for good reason It’s filled with Gospel symbolism It’s about hope & expectation, longing for deliverance I also think it’s about getting things backwards & being impatient with…

Isaiah 29:1-24 Introduction Hypocrisy - powerful word Perhaps one of the most cutting comments you can make about a person’s character To be known as a hypocrite means someone doesn’t believe you are truthful, believe you’re empty If it’s true, then it is devastating & condemning & confronting Isaiah’s…