"History" Tagged Sermons
Isaiah – Week 14
When it comes to prophecy, there is nothing that exists like Isaiah 53. The fourth Suffering Servant Song is a remarkable foreshadow of the Passion of Christ. When set next to Romans 5:12-21 one can see how one sin caused so much damage and one immensely loving act of God redeems all who humble themselves to receive it. Jesus’ suffering is something we need to continually contemplate. How do I invite Jesus to come along side my suffering and glorify…
Following Jesus – Week 3
The teachings of Jesus have had vast historical influence, and the Sermon on the Mount may be the most influential. But the scripture we are covering today (Matthew 5:1-20) isn’t just nice platitudes; it is shocking. The audience was ‘astonished.’ We must be careful to not read this sermon with preconceived ideas and cast our Western understanding into it. We need to see it as Matthew wrote it, in the context of the Messiah King and His Kingdom. To understand…