Study Text: Matthew 21:8-11
Special sermon about Jesus’ triumphant entry into Jerusalem.
Triumphant Entry
Our Ultimate Hope
Key Verse: Isaiah 65:17
Behold, I [the Lord] create new heavens and a new earth: and the former shall not be remembered, nor come into mind.
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Central Truth
God promises a glorious new creation.
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Focus
To appreciate and hope in the promise of God to make all things new.
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Study Text
Isaiah 61:1-9
Isaiah 64:1-9
Isaiah 65:17-25
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From Darkness to Light
Key Verse: Isaiah 60:1
Arise, shine, for your light has come, and the glory of the Lord rises upon you.
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Central Truth
The light of God’s glory dispels spiritual darkness.
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Focus
To become aware of spiritual darkness and reflect the light of God’s glory.
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Study Text
Isaiah 59:1 – 60:22
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Our Awesome Hope in God
Key Verse: Isaiah 26:4
Trust in the Lord forever, for the Lord, the Lord Jehovah is the Rock eternal.
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Central Truth
The Christian’s hope is based on who God is and what He has done.
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Focus
To recognize Jesus as the Savior and rejoice in the salvation He provides.
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Study Text
Isaiah 25:1 – 26:4
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The Promised Deliverer
Key Verse: Matthew 1:23
The virgin will conceive and give birth to a son, and they will call him Immanuel; which means “God with us”
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Central Truth
Jesus Christ fulfills the Old Testament messianic prophecies.
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Focus
To reflect on messianic prophecies from Isaiah and rejoice in their fulfillment.
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Study Text
Isaiah 7:14 ; 8:14-15 ; 9:2-7 ; 11:1-9
Matthew 1:22-23
Luke 20:17-18
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Life-Changing Encounter with God
Key Verse: Isaiah 6:8
Then I heard the voice of the Lord saying, “Whom shall I send? And who will go for us?” And I said, “Here am I. Send me!”
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Central Truth
Encountering God’s glory can lead to repentance and service.
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Focus
To examine Isaiah’s response to God’s call and obey His call on our lives.
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Study Text
Isaiah 6:1-13
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Life-Changing Encounter with God
The Mighty Tongue
Key Verse: Proverbs 15:4
The soothing tongue is a tree of life, but a perverse tongue crushes the spirit.
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Central Truth
Our words are a powerful force for good or evil.
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Focus
To acknowledge the power of words and guard our speech.
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Study Text
Proverbs 15:1-2,4,7,23,28
Proverbs 16:23-24
Proverbs 18:21
Proverbs 20:25
Proverbs 26:17-26,28
Proverbs 27:1-2,5,21
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Financial Wisdom (Plea for a Pure Lifestyle)
Key Verse: Luke 16:11
If you have not been trustworthy in handling worldly wealth, who will trust you with true riches?
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Central Truth
Our level of trust in God is reflected in our handling of money.
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Focus
To assess financial advice from Proverbs and manage money wisely.
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Study Text
Proverbs 6:1-11
Proverbs 11:16,24-26
Proverbs 15:16-17
Proverbs 22:1-2,7 9
Proverbs 26:13-16
Proverbs 28:19,22
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Plea for a Pure Lifestyle – Worship Only
Key Verse: Proverbs 1:33
Whoever listens to me [Wisdom] will live in safety and be at ease, without fear of harm.
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Central Truth
Divine blessings outlast sensual pleasures.
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Focus
To review the dangers of a sensual lifestyle and pursue God’s way.
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Study Text
Proverbs 1:10-33
Proverbs 7:1-5
Proverbs 7:21-27
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The Spirit moved in a wonderful way this Sunday. No sermon was given but you can listen to just a short part of the Praise and Worship from this service.
Wisdom for Daily Living
Key Verse: Proverbs 4:26-27
Ponder the path of thy feet, and let all thy ways be established. Turn not to the right hand nor to the left: remove thy foot from evil.
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Central Truth
God’s Word guides us in making wise choices.
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Focus
To realize wrong choices have consequences and make wise decisions.
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Study Text
Ecclesiastes 5:10-17
Ecclesiastes 10:1-12
Ecclesiastes 11:1-6
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