Bible Study

Sermon Isaiah 7:10-17 A Virgin Shall Conceive Dr. Philip W. McLarty For the past two Sundays, we’ve heard the prophecy of Isaiah. He’s told us of signs to look for if we’re to recognize the coming of the Lord and the New Creation. Two Sundays ago he said, “The wolf will live with the lamb, … Continue reading “Isaiah 7:10-16 A Virgin Shall Conceive (McLarty) – Bible study”

Sermon Isaiah 9:1-7 For Unto Us a Child Is Born Dr. Philip W. McLarty Every time I hear this prophecy from Isaiah, I think back to 1972. That was the year we had this big community-wide Easter sunrise service in Prosper, Texas. I was in seminary at the time and serving as student pastor of … Continue reading “Isaiah 9:1-7 For Unto Us a Child Is Born (McLarty) – Bible study”

Sermon Isaiah 11:1-10 The Voice of Hope Dr. Keith Wagner The Dayton Daily News has a new column called, “Other Voices”. It can be found in the editorial section. It gives people an opportunity to present alternative views that speak in opposition to the popular views that are given by the media. For example; last … Continue reading “Isaiah 11:1-10 The Voice of Hope (Wagner) – Bible study”

Sermon Isaiah 11:1-10 The Peaceable Kingdom The Rev. John Bedingfield In the name of the God who sent the Messiah to redeem us, Amen. Have you ever seen the series of paintings done by the late-eighteenth century painter, Edward Hicks? You may not recognize the name, but I bet you’d recognize his work. Hicks created … Continue reading “Isaiah 11:1-10 The Peaceable Kingdom (Bedingfield) – Bible study”

Sermon Isaiah 11:3 The Perfect World! Pastor Vince Gerhardy Wouldn’t it be great to live in a perfect world? Wouldn’t it be just fine to live in a world where there were none of the imperfections, troubles and worries that we have at the moment? In a perfect world people who are 50 would feel … Continue reading “Isaiah 11:3 The Perfect World! (Gerhardy) – Bible study”

Sermon Isaiah 12 In God We Trust Dr. Keith Wagner The actress, Helen Hayes, tells the following story in her autobiography. It was Thanksgiving Day and she was cooking a turkey for the feast. It was the first time she ever attempted to cook a turkey. Before serving she made an announcement to her husband, … Continue reading “Isaiah 12 In God We Trust (Wagner) – Bible study”

Children’s Sermon Isaiah 25:6-9 Ocean of Tears Check out these helpful resources Biblical Commentary Sermons Children’s Sermons Hymn Lists Isaiah 25:6-9 Ocean of Tears By Lois Parker Edstrom Is there anyone here who has never cried? No! We start crying immediately after we are born and as babies we cry to let others know what … Continue reading “Isaiah 25:6-9 Ocean of Tears (Edstrom) – Bible study”

Sermon Isaiah 25:6-9 Death Never Has the Last Word The Rev. Charles Hoffacker This gathering of Eddie’s family and friends includes residents of the Port Huron area together with loved ones from Virginia. Eddie’s brother Eric is here from Virginia Beach with his wife Christine and their children Lindsay, Matthew, and Marissa. Please know, those … Continue reading “Isaiah 25 Funeral sermon: Death Never Has the Last Word (Hoffacker) – Bible study”

Funeral Sermon Her Generous Life A funeral homily for a kind and hospitable woman Isaiah 25:6-9; Revelation 21:2-7; John 14:1-6 The Rev. Charles Hoffacker What Ihave heard from some of you in the days leading up to this funeral is that Kay Moore was a people person, that she was someone who engaged in hospitality … Continue reading “Isaiah 25 Funeral sermon: Her Generous Life (Hoffacker) – Bible study”

Sermon Isaiah 25:6-9 & Hebrews 11:1-2, 32-12:2 Monumental Faith I love the “Far Side” cartoons. One of my favorites is a cartoon that has God standing in the middle of a shopping mall in front of one of those gigantic mall maps. God is reaching down and pressing the “where are you” button and the … Continue reading “Isaiah 25:6-9 Monumental Faith (London) – Bible study”