"Faith" Tagged Sermons
Isaiah – Week 12
There are four places that ‘The Servant’ is the identified in the book of Isaiah. Here, in chapter 49, is the second time. These words, written 700 years ago, point to Christ. Now, prophecy doesn’t seem very scientific, but science is asking different questions than faith. The two are compatible – for here are the very words found on document near the Dead sea that are hundreds of years older than Jesus was born, yet is obviously writing about the…
Isaiah – Week 9
Who is this servant that is written about in Isaiah 42:1-9? We know now it is a prophetic description of Jesus and His perfect and gentle leadership on earth (Matthew 11:28-30). Matthew (12:1-21) quotes this verse in Isaiah regarding the way Christ will not break those who are bruised, and will not snuff out those who are struggling. In fact, Jesus will grow that reed into spiritual strength and fan the dimming flames into a fire for Him.
Isaiah – Week 8
Over the past few weeks we have talked about where Ahaz and Hezekiah put their trust; Ahaz into his own plan and Hezekiah surrendered it all to God. Even though the nation was eventually sent into exile because of their worship of idols, God did not give up on His people or His plan (Isaiah 40:1-8). They will be a kingdom of priests (Exodus 19:5-7), and that is true for you today. So, beware of the voices that you listen…
Isaiah – Week 7
What do we do with seemingly impossible, extremely stressful circumstances? Maybe a bill we can’t pay, or illness that is dire. Even though Hezekiah was a good king, reestablishing the temple worship, he was put in a very desperate situation when he received a letter from Sennacherib, the king of Assyria. He was next on the list for destruction and torture (Isaiah 36:1-22). His response is opposite of his father Ahab (who did not go to the Lord, but depended…
Isaiah – Week 3
“If you are not firm in faith, you will not be firm at all” (Isaiah 7:9). These are the words given to Ahaz, a king who trusted wordly strength over trusting God. Isaiah told him to ask God for a sign and God will deliver him. But, Ahaz would not. Under false spiritual pretense (Isaiah 7:12). So God gave a sign of deliverance. “A child will be born” (Isaiah 7:14-16). This sign was not for Ahaz, but for the remnant,…
Faith and Identity
Most of us know the story of Gideon (Judges 6:1-16). He found himself in a oppressed society because the future generation did not make an intentional effort to hand pass of their most important inheritance, faith in God (Judges 2:8-12). We need to understand, this is not an automatic hand-off. God warned Israel of the blessing of following Him, and the curse that comes upon us when we put idols before our creator (Deut 6:4-7). God sees and interacts with…
Following Jesus – Week 6
What comes to your mind when you think of authority? Today, in our reading from the Gospel of Matthew, chapter 9, we are introduced to a level of authority that only God possesses. Jesus is clear: He has the authority to forgive sin. But He also has the authority to heal and to transform your identity to be a child of God. Allow Jesus to be your good shepherd; He has the authority to do that too. He calls you,…
Following Jesus – Week 5
This message challenges us to honestly evaluate the substance of our faith: Are we Jesus flavored or Jesus filled? Drawing from Matthew 7, we look at three essential tests Jesus gives: the Fruit Test, the Obedience Test, and the Foundation Test. Popularity, appearances, and good intentions aren’t enough — what matters is a life rooted in knowing Jesus, doing God’s will, and building on the unshakable foundation of His Word. In a world filled with spiritual shortcuts and diluted faith,…
Faith in a Time of Unbelief – Part 8
Elisha sees the hills full of God’s army. There is much more going on in reality than we suspect. What if we lived our lives with this in mind. God give us sight.
Faith in a Time of Unbelief – Part 7
Naaman seeks healing from Elisha. When Naaman sets his pride aside he is transformed, physically and spiritually. God does amazing things from the most humble and faithful.
Faith in a Time of Unbelief – Part 6
God uses Elisha to provide, heal and to point to Jesus. God will use what little we have to make much. Be tenacious an trusting in faith.
– All is well with my soul –
Faith in a Time of Unbelief – Part 5
Elijah invests in the next generation, he calls Elisha to the service of God. Elisha, “burns the yokes” of his past and asks for double blessings of the Lords spirit. God blesses a nation through revival. Pray for revival in our land.