Isaiah 22:22 – An obscure reference to an obscure leader provides us a picture of God’s plan to delegate authority and responsibility to His people. It’s a history lesson with very practical application.
Making and maturing disciples of Christ
Making and maturing disciples of Christ
One off sermons
Ezekiel 33v13 – Your obedience is great, but… don’t trust in it! Trust in the God who longs that not one of the wicked would perish. Trust in Jesus the Saviour. Don’t trust in the things you do.
Luke 18v9-14 – How do we approach a righteous God? Either we put our confidence in our own righteousness, or we put our confidence in God’s mercy. Which way will you choose?
Ezekiel 45:17. Ezekiel’s vision of the restored Israel demonstrates the glory of Christ.
Leviticus 19:32. A seemingly random verse set within an eccectic set of Mosaic laws demonstrates God’s love and care for even the most vulnerable members of society.
Deuteronomy 32:15-18. Moses’ song in Deuteronomy 32 gives us the results of failing to live according to the gospel. His words serve to warn us of the impact of idolatry.
Exodus 18:21-22 – God outlined for His old covenant people, Israel, what sort of men should lead them. The descriptions are still remarkably helpful for all Christians (but especially elders) today!
1 John 4:10. Love begins with God, involves a rescue, and requires a sacrifice.
Numbers 13:23-27 – After the scouting the Promised Land, the Israelite spies brought back some amazing fruit. What ‘fruit’ awaits those who, trusting Jesus, anticipate Heaven?
Joel 2:11 – The Day of Lord is both a day to be dreaded and a day to be longed for… what makes all the difference is whether you’re trusting in Christ or not.
Jeremiah 31:34 – The new covenant holds out sweet comforts and sweet possibilities to the people of God. We can know the Lord.
Isaiah 66:2 – God is looking for people who are humble, contrite and tremble at His Word.
Is 43:21 – God has saved His people that He might receive the praise.
Job 9:32-35 – Job knew he needed a mediator. God seemed distant, and God’s rod was on him. What Job longed for, every believer has. Job’s longings give comfort and encouragement to us today.
Exodus 4:10-12 – If God tell us to do something, he will, by his grace, enable us to obey.
Psalm 133 – David’s psalm teaches the church that the unity of Christian brotherhood is a work well worth the effort.
Psalm 32:1-2 – It’s a blessed thing to have one’s sins forgiven – Windsor reminds us why.
Revelation 22:5. The promise of life at the end of Revelation encourages us to seek the light today and long for the promised eternal light of heaven.
John 16:33 – Count on it, this world will have trouble. But God’s people can take heart (and even, ridiculously, have a greater joy!). Why? Christ has overcome the world.
Revelation 12:7-9 – The battle has been won, and the battle is ongoing. Satan has been exiled, but he is still to be fought against. Jesus shall reign.