Cambridge Baptist Sermons

Isaiah 66:1-6 Introduction ~2 1/2 years after we started we're finally in Isaiah 66 Perhaps when we started you found Isaiah intimidating So large, so much historical references, so much prophecy I hope now it is a little less intimidating I pray you will read it more often having some tools to grow…

Isaiah 65:17-25 Introduction Esther's study question from ‘Screwtape Letters' study What is the benefit of focussing on the future? It's a good question because Bible encourages us to look to the future Today's passage can help us answer that question a little As often happens in prophecy some things…

Isaiah 65:1-16 Introduction Last week we examined Isaiah's prayer in response to God's promise of glorious future Building on imagery of Christ's return he calls on God to ‘tear open the heavens and come down' To break through and work for the renewal & rescue of His people If we focus only on that part…

Isaiah 63:7-19 ; Isaiah 64:1-12 Introduction 6 I have set watchmen on your walls, O Jerusalem; They shall never hold their peace day or night. You who make mention of the Lord , do not keep silent, 7 And give Him no rest till He establishes And till He makes Jerusalem a praise in the earth. This is part…

Isaiah 61:1-11 Introduction As we come to the end of Isaiah, I've been thinking and preparing for where we go next May seem weird but it going to a Gospel wasn't top of the list Why? In Isaiah we've spent ~80 weeks in the ‘5th Gospel' Isaiah is most quoted OT book in NT, Jesus references it often we've…

Isaiah 60:1-22 Introduction We move back into familiar territory for many as we make our way to the end of Isaiah The mood lightens as we shift from sin & judgement to salvation & restoration While this focusses on Israel, Jerusalem especially, the scope is world-wide We look well beyond the restoration…

Isaiah 59:1-21 Introduction It's often said that the Bible is outdated and irrelevant to modern society Especially the OT Some may say moral guidelines of Jesus can be helpful True, there is much of ancient Bible times that is foreign to us Though appearances & customs change some things don't We're…

Isaiah 58:1-14 Introduction Why Does My Spiritual Life Feel So Empty? Isaiah 58:1-5 I'm Ignoring My Sin Isaiah 58:1 A Clear Call To Draw My Attention Move Me to Action My Heart is for Myself Isaiah 58:2-5 Doing All the Right Things For the Wrong Reasons Leaves Me Empty How Can My Spiritual Life Be Full?…

Isaiah 56:1-12 ; Isaiah 57:1-21 Introduction Isaiah has given us some glimpses into the glorious future promised to God's people Glorious rule of Christ in His Kingdom to fulfil His promises Wonder of perfection in eternity with God He's not finished with those descriptions - more still to come These…

Isaiah 54:1-17 Introduction e.g. Buy/renting house Looking online at houses & their described so wonderfully Pictures make it look large & bright & clean When you actually see it the reality doesn't measure up God makes a lot of promises about the future God doesn't practice the ‘under promise, over…

Isaiah 53:10-12 Introduction If it's your first time with us, welcome We're so glad that you're hear today It's a good day to join us as you will get to hear & see what we are about Our normal habit is to take a book of the Bible and work our way through it Endeavouring to understand it's message and…

Isaiah 53:7-9 Introduction ‘Submission' is a concept our modern, enlightened society doesn't understand It's often only understood in a negative way Assuming that submission will always lead to abuse That leads us to another concept our modern enlightened society doesn't understand - sin Sin isn't just…

Isaiah 53:4-6 Introduction E.g. How do you think you would respond if someone walked in here this morning with the intent of shooting people? Would your response be different if it were at a shopping centre or restraurant where you didn't know the people like you do here? I wonder who you would would…

Living an Infectious Christian Life 2 Corinthians 9:1-15 Introduction Who inspires you? What is it about them that inspires you? Passion, perseverance, faithfulness, love, skill We all need people to inspire us Why do we need to be inspired? Desire to be better, to grow Hope of change We see great things…

Isaiah 49:14-26 ; Isaiah 50:1-11 Introduction e.g. Have you done all of your Christmas shopping for this year? Are you excited, filled with anticipation of what you will unwrap? If you're like most people, you've probably spent way more time at the shops than you'd like trying to get gifts Or scouring…

Isaiah 49:1-13 The Second Servant Song Introdution It is Advent season Season to remember the first advent of Christ & anticipate His second advent Anticipation & waiting is a key theme of Advent That makes this section of Isaiah particularly relevant Next several chapters are marked by anticipation…

Isaiah 47:1-15 ; Isaiah 48:1-22 Introduction This week is the beginning of Advent Anticipation of Christ's first coming When Christ was born shepherd's saw heaven's filled with angels proclaiming Him Luke 2:14 “14 “Glory to God in the highest, And on earth peace, goodwill toward men!”” Strangely (perhaps)…

Isaiah 46:1-13 Introduction e.g. Boot full of donations More than once we have spent months driving around with our boot full of bags of things to give away/donate Carry them around much longer than we need to They get in the way when you try to put your shopping in the car We've even had to take them…

Isaiah 44:24-45:13 Introduction e.g. If I say Donald Trump is an instrument of God there's likely to be a range of responses For many he's either the Messiah or the Antichrist Neither of those things have to be true for my statement to be true Today's text speaks to us of Cyrus, king of Persia, who was…

Isaiah 44:6-23 Introduction There is No Other God Isaiah 44:6-8 The Only God ( Isa. 44:6 ) God is Unique God is Almighty The Proven God ( Isa. 44:7 ) His Challenge His Proof Your God ( Isa. 44:8 ) He is for You He Has Called You He is Your Rock Your Idols are Stupid Isaiah 44:9-20 Their Precious Things…

Isaiah 43:22-44:5 Introduction The Burden of Worthless Worship Isaiah 43:22-28 Worthless Worship Wearies Your Soul Isaiah 43:22-24 , 27 It Burdens and Wearies What does worthless worship look like? Why is worthless worship so damaging? Worthless Worhip Squanders God's Grace Isaiah 43:25-26 , 28 God offers…

Introduction e.g. Monday is the King's Birthday holiday For most of us, it doesn't really mean much except day off King Charles is largely just a figure head His role has very little impact on our lives Today's message is about a very different King As we continue through this message of Isaiah we come…

Expect Opposition ( John 15:18-20 ) Command to Love ( Jn. 15:17 ) The need for loving each other Strengthened by love Cursed by the World Our aversion to trouble We're sheep amongst wolves Chosen to be Different Set Apart Out of the World Understand the Opposition ( John 15:21-24 ) Christ-likeness Brings…

Introduction This next section of Isaiah 43:1-44:5 has one main theme Nevertheless, the section is daunting because of the different contexts it's expressed in Main theme is the abundant grace of God in redemption Rather than tackle it all at once we'll break it into some natural divisions First division…

Isaiah 41:1-29 Introduction When I get asked to address the UN or NATO this is the passage I'm going to read :) Passages like today's are helpful perspective for believers in Jesus Isaiah's message (& name) is that the Lord Saves It is about salvation Through this we see God working out His purpose of…

Isaiah 40:27-31 Introduction Isaiah 40 begins and ends with some of the most well-known & well-loved verses Comfort, yes, comfort my people & they shall mount up with wings as eagles You can find Isa. 40:31 on 1000 different products all with inspiring images of eagles Why wouldn't we find this inspiring?…

Isaiah 32:1-20 Introduction I try not to be too controversial on Mother's Day Don't want to send everyone off to lunch angry Start fights over your nice meal appreciating your mum Today's passage may get me in some hot water :) Most of his harsh commentary is directed toward men & leaders Like Isa. 5…

Isaiah 30:1-33 ; Isaiah 31:1-9 Introduction Returning to Isaiah after a break through Easter season Today we're going to look at Isaiah 30-31 In the middle of another series of ‘woes' It's a big seciton but they go together to develop an important theme Each chapter has a slightly different emphasis…

Romans 8:31-39 Introduction We started today with a ‘sunrise' celebration, hot cross buns and games Why? Today is a day of joy & celebration We need to be known as a people of joy We have a deep reason for such joy Part of what gives us such joy on Resurrection Sunday is that today is a celebration of…

Philippians 1:27-2:4 Introduction Palm Sunday is an interesting day Usually associated with praise & exalting Jesus Christ - for good reason It's filled with Gospel symbolism It's about hope & expectation, longing for deliverance I also think it's about getting things backwards & being impatient with…

Isaiah 29:1-24 Introduction Hypocrisy - powerful word Perhaps one of the most cutting comments you can make about a person's character To be known as a hypocrite means someone doesn't believe you are truthful, believe you're empty If it's true, then it is devastating & condemning & confronting Isaiah's…