Sermons- Trinity Bible Fellowship Davenport

By definition, to fast means to go without food for a specific purpose, such as prayer.  But in today’s passage of Isaiah, God says He’s looking for more. 

Dan Shumway speaks on Ephesians 4:29-32

Once convicted, the sinner can be restored, and that is what Jesus excels at. 

What was going to be one sermon is now three.  Part two on Contrition: for those who do not feel guilty, but should. 

We are far too casual about our sin.  God is with those who are contrite and lowly of spirit. 

Long after the surprise of Jesus’ resurrection is gone, the joy remains.

On Sunday, Jesus rode in among crowds of cheering people.  But by Thursday night, He prayed alone.  Jesus alone can save us, and Jesus was alone when He did. 

Everyone was so surprised when Jesus did exactly what He said He would do.  The surprise isn’t what happened, but His follower's lack of understanding. 

God’s Word, once sent out, will accomplish what He sent it out to do.  So we should always be confident as we use His Word 

Man-made gods are small, have limited power, and can be understood by us.  The God of the universe is bigger than that.  His ways and thoughts are as high above us as the heavens are over the earth.

Satisfaction doesn’t cost money, and cannot be bought with money.  It is found in Christ.

God’s will was hard, but because Jesus was faithful, His victory is great.

He was oppressed and afflicted (v.7), By oppression and judgment He was taken away (V. 8), and even when He was dead, they intended to bury Him with the wicked.  But their plans would not stand.  He was innocent and overcame their oppression.

Jesus is worthy of all our praise, but He didn't see much of that in this world.  Instead, He was a man of sorrows and acquainted with grief.

Jesus’ suffering was terrible, but what He accomplished is glorious.

“It is too small a thing that You restore Israel.  I will also make you a light of the nations.”  This is a message on the value of Christ. 

Isaiah 42:1-4:  Jesus did not demand His rights or look out for Himself, but He did go out of His way to be gentle with sinners. 

God made many creatures on our planet, but only one is made in the image of God.  God considers us special, and because of that, we are. 

It is time to stand back and take a good look at God.  A little change in perspective is good for us.

We all like to announce the birth of our children.  God did, too.  We announce things like date, gender, and weight.  God announces things like Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, and Prince of Peace.