The sermon for November 30th 2014, the first Sunday in Advent, is now available on the New life web-site. In this sermon which is based on Isaiah 64:1-9, I talk about God coming down.
Isaiah
Reflection on Isaiah 64:1-9
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“When you came down long ago
You did awesome deeds
Beyond our highest expectation
And oh, how the mountains quaked.”
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There is none like you Lord,
Neither in heaven nor on earth
For you welcome all who worship you
And you forgive those who choose you.
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We are far from you, Mighty God,
Our hearts are full of sin
But you are Father, the potter
Moulding us who are the clay.
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Is it possible? Could it be true?
The Word has become flesh
The Lord has come down.
Reflection on Isaiah 50
The Lord calls
But none answer
“Who sold you as slaves?
Slaves to sin?”
Silence
The Lord will redeem
By His own hand
He pays the price
Blessed Saviour
Dying
Fear the Lord
Rejoice in Him
He will release you
Who will receive?
Silence
Reflection on Isaiah 58
“Return to me” says the Lord
“Come back in repentance
You sin without knowing
Transgress without a care.
You fast and boast
“Repent” outwardly
But your heart is unchanged
Judgement will come
Change your life
Feed the poor
Free the oppressed
Pay your workers
Then you will shine
People will praise you
The Lord will grace you with
Healing and salvation
Reflection on Isaiah 9:1-4
Light!
A glow in the East
A faint pink-
hope of a bright day
Watch it grow
This light
How we groaned
Evil reigned supreme
“Dog eat dog” our motto
Until the light pierced our hearts
And the darkness fled
The way of the Lord brings joy
As we walk in the light
And worship a God bigger than us
In every conception.
Reflection on Isaiah 49:1-7
Pay attention everyone
The whole world listen
The Lord, the God of creation
Established a nation
To carry His glory
Be a light to humanity
Listen! The mission goes on
the church- can’t you see it?
Like salt on chips
Tiny and insignificant
Takes the savour of God
A light to humanity
Reflection on Isaiah 42:1-9
The servant of the Lord- Jesus-
Wins wars without fighting
Makes justice to the world
No noise, no fuss
Just the Holy Spirit
The Lord- the Father-
Made the heavens with a word
Spread out the earth
Doesn’t share His glory with men
Constantly brings life
Today’s Sermon
The sermon for December 22nd 2013 is now available on the New Life web-site.
In this sermon, which is based on Isaiah7:1-16, I talk about the fear, faith and religion.
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Reflection on Isaiah 7:10-16
Scripture
“Therefore the Lord himself will give you a sign. Look, the young woman is with child and shall bear a son and she shall name him Immanuel”
Observation
King Ahaz of Judah is threatened by an alliance between Israel and Syria, Ahaz is worried, but the Lord, though Isaiah, tells him not to be afraid.
Isaiah tells Ahaz to ask the Lord for a sign. Ahaz refuses, so Isaiah gives him one anyway.
A virgin (or young woman) will bear a child and call him Immanuel. By the time the child is old enough to choose right from wrong, the lands of the kings Ahaz fears will be laid to waste.
Application
While this prophecy refers to the immediate time of King Ahaz, it also speaks of the birth of Jesus, our Immanuel.
Jesus is the saviour who has, in a manner of speaking, laid waste to the lands of our enemy the devil.
Because of Jesus we have nothing to fear from the evil one.
Prayer
Thank you Lord for the message of Christmas- Immanuel, God is with us. Thank you for the knowledge that you are always with me. Amen.
Reflection on Isaiah 35:1-10
The Lord is coming!
God is appearing!
He will renew the land
Can you believe it?
Flowers in the desert
Like the Snowy Mountains
Green and flower filled
Are you sad or depressed?
Worn down by worry?
Hear the Good News
A Saviour is coming
He will redeem you
There is a highway to heaven
A road through the desert places
He will show you the way
Criminals and evil people can’t go
Only those who love God.
And nothing will harm you
Come on! Let’s go!
Let’s worship the King!
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