Exploring Isaiah 24-25, this sermon contrasts the terrifying judgment awaiting the 'city of man' with the soul-satisfying mercy found in the 'city of God'. Drawing parallels to Augustine's Two Cities, it highlights the inescapable scope of God's wrath on a rebellious world, the futility of earthly pleasures, and the hope of salvation through Christ. The episode culminates in the promise of an epic banquet where God's people will feast, death will be swallowed up, and tears wiped away, emphasizing that true hope and satisfaction are found only in God.
Exploring Isaiah 13-20 as a montage, the sermon examines God's oracles against surrounding nations. It highlights the foolishness of trusting worldly powers because God shatters the proud in judgment. Conversely, the episode shows that God shelters the humble in mercy, ultimately revealing that true refuge is found only in trusting Jesus Christ, who brings life from the rubble of judgment and makes God's people from former enemies.
This sermon explores God's anger as revealed in Isaiah 9:8-10:34, emphasizing that divine anger is a necessary aspect of God's love and justice. It delves into the reasons behind God's anger, such as human arrogance, unrepentance, self-seeking, and injustice. The message also highlights God's sovereignty, His use of instruments for His purposes, and the hope found in His mercy through the remnant and the cross of Christ, urging listeners to turn from sin and trust in Jesus.
This sermon explores Isaiah 8:11-9:7, focusing on God's promise to pierce the darkness. It contrasts living in fear of the world versus fearing God, emphasizing the importance of trusting God's word and the hope found in Jesus as the promised King. The message invites listeners to examine their lives, submit to Christ, and find light and joy through Him. The Lord's Supper is discussed as a reminder of Christ's sacrifice and fulfillment of God's promises.
This sermon explores the foundation of Christian hope as presented in 1 Peter 1:3-5, emphasizing that it is rooted in God's mercy and the resurrection of Jesus Christ. It highlights that Christian hope is not uncertain but a confident expectation grounded in God. The sermon further explains that this hope leads to an imperishable inheritance protected by God, encouraging believers to maintain faith and praise even amidst suffering, finding joy in their living Savior.
This sermon explores Isaiah 7-8, focusing on trusting God amidst fear and political turmoil. It examines God's promise to King Ahaz, the sign of Emmanuel, and the warning against misplaced trust. The message emphasizes faith in Christ as the ultimate fulfillment of God's promise and the foundation for enduring hope.
