Sermon – The Eternal Kingdon: Restoration Forever (Isaiah 59:1-60:3)

Read the text – Isaiah 59:1-60:3

In this sermon series, “Will God help his people?”, we look through Isaiah to find the purpose of God’s Salvation in our lives and what it means for how we live. In this sermon, Nick Lindeback takes it a step further, that we need to see the seriousness of our sin and the amazing grace God has to step forward and fight for us as Jesus. This sermon was given at Lower Mountains Anglican Church, Glenbrook Evening Service.

Sermon – Christmas: Find Hope (Matthew 1:18-21)

Read the texts – Isaiah 9:2-7; Matthew 1:18-21

In the midst of a disconnection epidemic, God connects with us through the birth of his son at Christmas. In this sermon of our ‘Christmas series’, Ken Noakes shows us the hope we can have because of the birth of Christ. Because Christ’s birth was the opening act of God’s salvation plan for mankind, which culminates at the cross where our sins are finally and completely paid for.

Sermon – Pictures of Judgement and Grace: The Banner of Salvation (Isaiah 9:8-12:6)

Read the text – Isaiah 9:8-12:6

The people of Judah face a number of crises from within (their own sin) and without (the alliance of Israel and Syria, the power of Assyria). Who will they trust to rescue them? Themselves? Foreign Nations? or God Almighty?

In this sermon, Josh Schroder explains how, even though judgement has fallen, God has raised a banner of salvation for all nations, and he will bring his people home. God’s promise of salvation is fulfilled perfectly in Christ, and no matter what calamity might befall us now, our future resting place is secure.

Sermon – Pictures of Judgement and Grace: The Vineyard of the LORD (Isaiah 5:1-6:13)

Read the text – Isaiah 5:1-6:13

The people of Judah face a number of crises from within (their own sin) and without (the alliance of Israel and Syria, the power of Assyria). Who will they trust to rescue them? Themselves? Foreign Nations? or God Almighty?

In this Bible talk, Neil Atwood describes the imagery of the vineyard, in the context of God’s holiness, and how God’s judgement and mercy is a necessary extension of his holiness. And we should rejoice in the holiness God offers to us.

Sermon – Pictures of Judgement and Grace: The Branch of the LORD (Isaiah 2:6-4:6)

Read the text – Isaiah 2:5-4:6

The people of Judah face a number of crises from within (their own sin) and without (the alliance of Israel and Syria, the power of Assyria). Who will they trust to rescue them? Themselves? Foreign Nations? or God Almighty?

In this Bible talk, Nick Lindeback describes how there will be a day when God punishes the sin of his people, but the result of this judgment – a holy people and the beautiful branch of the LORD. Mercy will come through judgement. Therefore flee to Jesus, let him take the judgement for us, so we may we spend eternity in the beautiful presence of the LORD.

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Sermon – Pictures of Judgement and Grace: The Mountain of the LORD (Isaiah 1:1-2:5)

Read the text – Isaiah 1:1-2:5

The people of Judah face a number of crises from within (their own sin) and without (the alliance of Israel and Syria, the power of Assyria). Who will they trust to rescue them? Themselves? Foreign Nations? or God Almighty?

In this Bible talk, Nick Lindeback describes how God will restore his people and bless the world, those who have turned their backs on him, through salvation and through judgement.

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Sermon – Firm Faith: Living for Christ (Colossians 3:1-14)

Read the text – Colossians 3:1-14

Any teaching that wants to suggest that Christians need Jesus PLUS … (anything else) to be a Christian or to live as a Christian is guilty of contradicting the supremacy of Christ. Being told we need more than him (either for salvation or to live as a Christian) means that we are being taught that what he has done is not enough. We need to stand firm in our faith in Jesus as all we need for this life and the next.

In this sermon, Dave Swan wants us to take our position in Christ seriously, and be inspired to live for Him.

Sermon – Firm Faith: The Supremacy of Christ (Colossians 1:15-23)

Read the text – Colossians 1:15-23

Any teaching that wants to suggest that Christians need Jesus PLUS … (anything else) to be a Christian or to live as a Christian is guilty of contradicting the supremacy of Christ. Being told we need more than him (either for salvation or to live as a Christian) means that we are being taught that what he has done is not enough. We need to stand firm in our faith in Jesus as all we need for this life and the next.

In this sermon, Gary Haddon invites us to see who Jesus really is, to see just how far above everything he is, and to find out what that means for our salvation.

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Sermon – The Light of the World: The Light has Dawned (Matthew 4:12-17)

Read the text – Isaiah 9:2-7;  Matthew 4:12-17

Christmas is a time for Christians to proclaim Jesus the Light of the World. This series looks to show the development of the ‘Light’ theme as it unfolds through the passage of salvation history.

In this Bible Talk, Dave Swan helps us to see the how the promises of Isaiah are fulfilled in Jesus and that forgiveness and eternity is on offer with the coming of this new dawn.