Joy of the Redeemed The desert and the parched land will be glad; the wilderness will rejoice and blossom. Like the crocus, 2 it will burst into bloom; it will rejoice greatly and shout for joy. The glory of Lebanon will be given to it, the splendor of Carmel and Sharon; they will see the glory of the Lord, the splendor of…
Read the Bible passage Sermon outline God is holy. “Who will go for us?”.”Here am I, send me.”. The loving-kindness of God. “As he who called you is holy, be holy yourselves in all your conduct, since it is written,” You shall be holy, for I am holy”.
Read the Bible passage Sermon outline Order of Service Item Hallelujah! What a Saviour Reading Isaiah 53:4-6 Song How Deep the Father’s Love for Us Reading Matthew 26:1-30 Prayer & Silence Song My Song is Love Unknown v. 1 – 3 Reading Mathew 26:31-56 Prayer & Silence Song My Song is Love Unknown v. 4-6…
Read the Bible passage Sermon outline 1. What’s so special about Jesus? His titles. The angel’s announcement to Mary. Two wrong views (heresies). The angel’s announcement to shepherds. Saviour – from, and to. 2. We await his appearing in glory. When will he appear? Why will he appear? 3. Being ready.
Read the Bible passage Sermon outline. The land of deep darkness (Isaiah 9:2) The light that brings joy, freedom and peace (Isaiah 9:2-5) The light in the flesh: a child is born (Isaiah 9:6-7)
Read the Bible passage Sermon outline Banquets and festal joy… The Invitation: Come! (55:1-2) The Menu: An everlasting covenant (55:3-5) The Call: Turn! (55:6-7) The Host: Utterly trustworthy (55:8-11) The Aftertaste: Eternal, cosmic joy; the host’s renown (55:12-13)
Read the Bible passage Sermon outline The Unbelievable Message: highly exalted, despised and rejected (52:13-53:3) The incredible reason: pierced for our transgressions (53:4-9) The wonderful outcome: the light of life (53:10-12) for the Servant, satisfaction for the many, righteousness The heart of the gospel: guilt, substitution, and grace
Read the Bible passage Sermon outline The Servant: instructed by the Lord (v4) The Servant: obedient to the Lord, even to suffering (v5-6) The Servant: helped and upheld by the Lord (7-9) Responding to the Servant (10-11) humble, obedient trust? proud self-reliance? Hearing the word that sustains the weary
Read the Bible passage Sermon outline The Servant and the islands The Servant: weapon of the Lord, light of the Gentiles The Servant: discouraged yet trusting; despised yet triumphant The Servant and our island
Read the Bible passage Sermon outline A mistaken identity? The Servant in the big picture Isaiah 42: The first song The identity of the Servant: God’s chosen King The mission of the Servant: justice to the nations The guarantee of the Servant: the glory of Yahweh The heart of the Servant: tender and humble The…