The first step in the fulfillment began in May 14, 1948. Great stress is laid on names in Scripture. Next, we become honourable by our possessions. Mothers Song A New Work Nobility has its obligations. 'I am the Lord Thy God, the Holy One of Israel, Thy Saviour. He meant that in that picture the genius and the power and the grace of Turner were most abundantly expressed. We are "made priests and kings unto God." He makes a way through. Jerry Morrissey, Esq., Pastor What an estate is that which belongs to every heir of heaven, for we are "heirs of God, and joint-heirs with Christ"; and thus we become indeed honourable. * Some of us here have made many mistakes in our lives as Christians, and we all wish that Genesis 3:22-24, Hebrews 2:14-15, Isaiah 14:12-15, Isaiah 43:13, James 3:13-18, John 14:1-3, John 14:2 . 1. Although we have not in it a distinct assertion or prediction of particular trials, yet it is most clearly and strongly implied that the chosen people would have to go . In divers ways the Great Worker has wrought mightily in us, and continued perseveringly to pursue His purpose. 1. Sanctify unto me all the first-born.'--Ex. --ISAIAH xliii. by I Gordon Isa 43:16 Thus says the LORD, Who makes a way through the sea And a path through the mighty waters. Isaiah 43:1-4. A quick look at 'through' - the good and the bad! 45. Christians are honourable also in privilege. Would you rather tussle around in a thrift shop looking for bargains or buy it new off the shelf Well 2015 is in the books, one year of our life gone. 8. xliii. Entering into this, the honour of Christians is to win souls; and their "crown of joy" in seeing many turning from following idols to the living God. We are about to see who are THE RECIPIENTS OF MERCY; and I would have you all listen; peradventure there be some strayed in here who are the very chief of sinners--some who have sinned Charles Haddon SpurgeonSpurgeon's Sermons Volume 1: 1855, North and SouthAt this moment, my brethren and sisters, we who follow the footsteps of King Jesus are soldiers of an army which has invaded this world. Read full chapter. I WAS lamenting this morning my unfitness for my work, and especially for the warfare to which I am called. Things are precious often because of their relationship. The good Lord made her buoyant, and she rode upon the storm! Isaiah 43:4 in all English translations. Sermon: Heaven - Reality or Myth? When I act. Isaiah 43:1-13, Malachi 3:1-4. ciii. A new student looks out on a sea of strange faces in the high school cafeteria, wondering where he should sit, which group he should join, how he will be received. God still loves the world We would like to thank everyone for their faithfulness to the Lord and His Work, as we celebrate 18 yrs of ministry, here this morning. This faith, then, makes us honourable. Gods favor for us is not based on our works. THE MESSAGE read more, Scripture: Baptist, 1. Two Days We Should Not Worry 45. 13, viii. 1 2 Next Isaiah 43:1-7 I want to begin today with this illustration author unknown. Differently to be admonished are those who deplore sins of deed, and those who deplore sins of thought. But in order for them to see the new things that God is doing, they must open their eyes and see God. Verse 4 states the divine love in explicit, tender, straightforward ways. This is a very special verse and message for me because God gave it to me during a very difficult time. Epistle xxx. Well, He reminded them that He is the Creator of Israel. Often had the floods been out and the roads were deep in affliction. In many prophetic passages in Isaiah, the prophet foresaw a time of great difficulty for the Israelites - a time when they would be captives to their enemies. --Isaiah xliii. May you too proclaim His praise as you trust Him once again. The Lord declares them so, and let us not treat them dishonourably. xliii. With their home and temple destroyed, and as the years in exile became many decades, the great question that burned in the hearts of the Israelites was 'is the situation hopeless?' xi. "I have created him for My glory." IN the text it is affirmed of the children of God, that they are his witnesses. 'Who makes a way through the sea And a path through the mighty waters'. He has loved thee unchangeably. 7. Thus the times when God specifically leads us away from difficulty do come to an end. Lutheran. xi. How can this be? 45, xxi. Text: Is. For we Saint Gregory the Greatthe Epistles of Saint Gregory the Great, God's True Treasure in Man'The Lord's portion is His people; Jacob is the lot of His inheritance.' (1) Fear not, knowing you belong to the LORD. It is true, in general, that Charles Grandison FinneyLectures on Revivals of Religion, Mirrors of God That ye should show forth the praises of Him who hath called you out of darkness '--1 Peter ii. Christians need to trust God enough to be willing to step out in faith. You are mine. 'Our fathers in Egypt did not understand Your wonders; They did not remember Your abundant kindnesses, But rebelled by the sea, at the Red Sea. Yet this was all part of the plan of God for He said to Moses, 'Tell the Israelites to turn back and encamp near Pi Hahiroth, between Migdol and the sea. read more, Scripture: Looking at our world today you may wonder does God still love the world. You are the God who works wonders; You have made known Your strength among the peoples.' 4 Because you are precious in my eyes, and honored, and I love you, I give men in return for you, peoples in exchange for your life. III. verses 3-4: God would give Egypt, Cush (Ethiopia), and Seba for his people's ransom. Look not back, then, except with Penitence, but henceforth say: "Lord, Thou hast been honourable, I will love Thee. Those that have God for them need not fear who or what can be against them. 29.--"Are not two sparrows sold for a farthing? Go on take a bit of time and think about His leading and strengthening in times past. 7. God is only getting started! III. He wants us to grow and as Israel, and probably you experienced, this can mean some trying times! "Isaiah 43:2. The simple truth is yes He does and He has gone to great lengths to demonstrate His love to all humanity. Apply them next to every child of God. I know of no service that can be more distinguished than the doing of good. 2. He says 'forget the former things'. Normally God wants us to remember the past so that we can bring to mind the previous deliverances and learn from our former mistakes. Christ naming His disciples. But then she had been saying that all through her life. No longer would the children of Israel just have to look back to the stories they had heard from their youth of God's deliverance during the exodus from Egypt. You're mine. The Lord who has given us spiritual existence is daily giving us fashion and completeness. See, I am doing a new thing! And He did provide and make a way for me as well in honouring and fulfilling His word. 6): which means that each person's soul should in its penitence drink the tears, Sanctify unto me all the first-born.'--Ex. 1-2. But what next does He say? ILL. John was 31 years old - You have to for they are young and weak until they get established. This is a new view of life not man's natural feeling. I am now to commence the other department: MEANS TO BE USED FOR THE CONVICTION AND CONVERSION OF SINNERS. What manner of honour as well as of love the Father hath shown us, that we should be called the sons of God; and that we should also be made his heirs, and also "labourers together with him" (1 Corinthians 3:9)! He did this by living among us in the person of Jesus Christ. In the ultimate context, when God exchanges people, it goes beyond the exchange of animal sacrifices and culminates with the exchange of his Son. He meant that in that picture the genius and the power and the grace of Turner were most abundantly expressed. When You're Between a Rock and a Hard Place. Designation. 1. 17. "Since" probably means "from the time that" (LXX., ), not "because," as Delitzsch and Mr. Cheyne render. If we put them in the - Moses asked his friends Aaron and Hur to support him. xliii. 43:1-7 God's favour and good-will to his people speak abundant comfort to all believers. read more, Scripture: "For I am the LORD your God, The Holy One of Israel, your Savior; I have given Egypt as your ransom, Cush and Seba in your place. The prophet Isaiah urges the people to forget the former things and behold the new ways that God is changing and renewing their lives for a greater good. The waters were divided, and the Israelites went through the sea on dry ground, with a wall of water on their right and on their left.' Transformed Vs. 14-21 Take my yoke upon you, and learn of me; for I am meek and lowly in heart: and ye shall find . BLESSED and ever precious are the words, which came from the lips of our loving Lord, before he went to the cross. I see the fields on fire, the Charles Haddon SpurgeonSpurgeon's Sermons Volume 7: 1861, Redeemed Souls Freed from Fear. Free Sermons and Sermon Outlines for Preaching : Anonymous - Prisoners Have A Number, Children Have A Name, Clean Slate Developing A Closer Walk With Thee, Mapping 'fault Lines' In America - Micah 3, 5 Ways To Grow Your Church's Congregation, My Sermon With A Little Bit Of Bible Thrown In. Scripture: Isaiah 43:10-13. (Isaiah 43:1-5), [2] It is always good, when faced with great uncertainly, to remember the way in which He has led you thus far. iii. Your way, O God, is holy; What god is great like our God? Gregory to Venantius, &c. In addressing to you the greeting which is due I was intending to speak of what I suffer. Isaiah 43:1-7, Luke 3:15-22, Denomination: Maybe you have forgotten that the one who is on your side is the eternal, all-powerful, ever present God 'who makes a way'? Holiness and Redemption. God knows this. The Lord comforts the church with his promises. read more, Scripture: About three days without water, Isaiah 43:4 Since you are precious and honored in my sight, and because I love you, I will give people in exchange for you, nations in exchange for your life.. 'Is there a way home?' To an extent we have all been called to share the gospel, but surely there must be more for me specifically taking up space on an 2. Men pay honour to those who are immensely rich. He has loved thee actively and effectually, given His Only-Begotten for thee an unspeakable gift; given thee everything in Him a boundless dower of love. Pastors Greeting & Prayer Im posting this, its from our 18th Annv. Evangelical/Non-Denominational. It was right that everywhere, all round the globe, his name should he honored, for he is the King among the nations, and the governor thereof: But our race has revolted, set up another monarch, and bowed its strength to support another dynasty--the dynasty of darkness and death. 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