Haggai 2:23-The Lord Will Make Zerubbabel His Signet Ring

Text Isaiah 51:1- Awake, awake, Clothe yourself in your strength, O Zion; Clothe yourself in your beautiful garments, O Jerusalem, the holy city; For the uncircumcised and the unclean Will no longer come into you. Shake yourself from the dust, rise up, O captive Jerusalem; Loose yourself from the chains…

Messianic flashes in Zechariah 9-14

The death of Jesus Christ fulfils OT predictions and was clearly anticipated in his teaching.

Let God's will be done may not be comfortable, but will make us conformable

A look at the Prophet's words concerning the coming of the Messiah, as well as the second coming of the Messiah.

Word is bond. If you’ve heard these words before its because someone said them to you as a promise, or more than likely you listened to hip hop in the 80’s and 90’s. In the early stages of Hip Hop, when the young curators of a new culture wanted to emphasis a point, they would end their statement with…

We have eternal hope in Jesus, the light of God to all nations, and we can share hope - shine the light - so that others may have it too.

Motivating the people (a look back) This morning we continue our survey of Zechariah (part 2 of 5) and we continue to look at this series of visions that he had in one night. Previously we have seen: Zechariah the prophet, contemporary with Haggai to the returning Jews from exile. Purpose to encourage…

Intro 5 12 5 5 12 Who has believed what he has heard from us? And to whom has the arm of the Lord been revealed? For he grew up before him like a young plant, and like a root out of dry ground; he had no form or majesty that we should look at him, and no beauty that we should desire him. He was despised…

Isaiah 7:14 is one of the most important, powerful, and familiar prophesies of Christ in the Old Testament. But, that has little to do with it's historical context. When we study the circumstances which prompted this great prophesy, we learn how we will either stand or fall in the face of a crisis. An expository sermon from Isa. 7:1-25; sermon begins at about 23:30.

Intro Text - I marvel that you are turning away so soon from Him who called you in the grace of Christ, to a different gospel, which is not another; but there are some who trouble you and want to pervert the gospel of Christ. But even if we, or an angel from heaven, preach any other gospel to you than…

an examination of the prophecies fulfilled by the crucifixion of Jesus

Micah (man, book, message) Micah a prophet to the Southern Kingdom (Judah) a contemporary of Isaiah. A brief reminder of what we have seen thus far. The Background The man Micah means “Who is like Jehovah” From: Moresheth-Gather (20-25 mi SW of Jerusalem) A prophet of the poor and downtrodden The book…

Introduction <<READ Ps 24>> Week 3 in Advent/Christmas Series: Your King Has Come - looking at texts that show us how Jesus came in fulfillment of all of God’s promises to rescue the world from sin & death. Structure - 3 stanzas (vv1-2, 3-6, 7-10). Begins & ends w/ YHWH // fourfold question: Who can…

In a section filled with the pronouncement of judgement, wrath, and woe, Isiah slips in this passage of hope. Giving us three precious promises, three tidings of great joy.

Juneteenth history and parallel to people being free but not knowing it. 1/1/1863. April 1865. June 19, 1865. General Granger 1. Message of Release (v.1) The author of our text is traditionally held to be Isaiah, but the author is not the one talking. Back in chapter 50, the Lord begins to weigh in on…

Jesus speaks of what is coming, one more time

HEART & SOUL BUILD OUT MEETING NEST SUNDAY, RIGHT AFTER CHURCH APPLICATIONS FOR OUR COLLEGE OPENING NEXT MONTH DROP THE 10TH! Therefore the Lord himself will give you a sign. Behold, the virgin shall conceive and bear a son, and shall call his name Immanuel. Introduction: Signs are very useful, aren’t…

God's prophets spoke of the Messiah's coming for centuries before His birth.

No one would deny the cultural and historical value of the Bible, but who on this day and age would take it seriously? Complains about this book range from its outdated authorship, to its many possible interpretations, to the excesses and crimes committed by its followers. This Saturday we’ll explore why the Bible is still incredibly useful for our post-modern life, what is its ultimate message, and why we should take it seriously.

THE VIRGIN BIRTH Isaiah 7:14 (KJV 1900) 14Therefore the Lord himself shall give you a sign; Behold, a virgin shall conceive, and bear a son, And shall call his name Immanuel. Matthew 1:22–23 (KJV 1900) 22Now all this was done, that it might be fulfilled which was spoken of the Lord by the prophet, saying,…

Jesus said Jonah is the chief sign given to prove He is the Messiah

Babylon Today There is an attachment to the things we have, we do not want to give up the comfortable to step into something that is not as comfy, the problem with getting up in the morning is the bed is cozy and the office is cold, at least my office always is. Isaiah 43:14–15 (NIV) This is what the…