The Sign of Immanuel
Texts: Isaiah 7:1-16, Matthew 1:18-25, Psalm 95
Recognizing that the prophecy in Isaiah 7 is fulfilled (in part) in 730BC and fulfilled (in completeness) in the birth of Jesus, Pastor Jon looks at the lessons we might learn from King Ahaz's response to the foreign policy crisis he found himself facing. When we face crisis, may we first turn toward God, may we stand firm in our faith, and may we be prepared to hear a word from God at all times.
Sunday, December 23, 2007
Sunday, December 09, 2007
Hope for the Hopeless - December 9, 2007
Hope for the Hopeless
Text: Isaiah 11:1-10
View the photo of "Isaiah's Christmas Tree" here.
Pastor Jon uses the image of hope found in Isaiah 11 as an example of how God's promises are forever, and that even when the promise seems to be challenged, God has a plan. In looking at scripture, we find many examples when God's promise was challenged, but we see His hand at work anyway. May you also find that God is a source of hope in the midst of whatever hopeless situation you encounter this Advent. May you also bring hope into the world around you as you point people to salvation in Jesus the Christ.
Text: Isaiah 11:1-10
View the photo of "Isaiah's Christmas Tree" here.
Pastor Jon uses the image of hope found in Isaiah 11 as an example of how God's promises are forever, and that even when the promise seems to be challenged, God has a plan. In looking at scripture, we find many examples when God's promise was challenged, but we see His hand at work anyway. May you also find that God is a source of hope in the midst of whatever hopeless situation you encounter this Advent. May you also bring hope into the world around you as you point people to salvation in Jesus the Christ.
Sunday, December 02, 2007
Walk in the Light - December 2, 2007
Walk in the Light
Text: Isaiah 2:1-5; Romans 13:11-14
On this First Sunday of Advent, Pastor Jon looks at the vision Isaiah had concerning the future coming of the Kingdom of God. As we consider how we ought to live "between the two advents" we are reminded of Isaiah's exhortation to "walk in the light of the Lord." In a world filled with war, hatred, and darkness, we are to be agents of peace, love, and light. As we walk in the light, may we see His Kingdom come, His will be done, on earth as it is in heaven.
Text: Isaiah 2:1-5; Romans 13:11-14
On this First Sunday of Advent, Pastor Jon looks at the vision Isaiah had concerning the future coming of the Kingdom of God. As we consider how we ought to live "between the two advents" we are reminded of Isaiah's exhortation to "walk in the light of the Lord." In a world filled with war, hatred, and darkness, we are to be agents of peace, love, and light. As we walk in the light, may we see His Kingdom come, His will be done, on earth as it is in heaven.
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