We need God to bless us. What exactly does that mean – how does God bless His people? Bro. Jeff begins describing four areas in which we experience God’s blessing.
…with His stripes we are healed. ~Isaiah 53:5
…with His stripes we are healed. ~Isaiah 53:5
"Israel" Tagged Sermons
“Why is it so important for believers not to be conformed to the world?” Tonight, we learn about how being unequally yoked affects our decisions, our direction away from God.
Israel’s situation was dire, much like ours is today. Bro. Jeff looks at some grievous Biblical accounts of the sin and wickedness that leads to God’s judgment. “It’s time to seek the Lord!”
God’s judgment is invited when His people have an empty vine and a divided heart. Learn what that means in relation to our fruitfulness and covetousness as Bro. Jeff shows how our current society is ripe for God’s judgment.
“When you reject the truth of God, all that is left is vanity. When you reject the wisdom of God, all is left is foolishness. When you reject the light of God, all that is left is darkness. This process leads to God’s judgment.” God judges societies and nations who turn from Him. Bro. Jeff outlines the four-step planting process that leads to a harvest of destruction.
“When the evidence is right in front of you, and you can’t see it, then you know you are blind.” The same spiritual blindness exhibited by Jewish leaders in Jesus’ day is evident today; they didn’t believe that Jesus is who He says He is. What irrefutable evidence do we have? There is a warning to those who persistently reject Christ; Bro. Jeff explains in today’s message.
Evidence of backslidden believers is found in their questioning the goodness and justice of God. Using Malachi’s prophetic message from God, Bro. Jeff challenges us to self-examination; do we have a correct view of the holy, righteous, loving God?
How devoted and diligent are we as witnesses to the life-saving message of Christ? Isaiah’s prophecies bring chills in their accuracy of future events. Bro. Jeff paints a vivid picture of Christ’s suffering on our behalf and encourages us to follow the example of Isaiah’s faithful witness.
Jesus is everywhere in the Old Testament! Bro. Jeff continues looking at the witness found in the scriptures to the salvation we have in Christ. The exodus from Egypt is an amazing picture of Christ; learn more here.
Here, Bro. Jeff only touches the surface of some revelations about Israel’s finest king. God’s purposes for this famous Biblical character are the same purposes He has for us. God can use you; it’s not about our perfection, but our diligence and direction. Won’t you seek His heart and His will for your life?