Blessing to the Nations: The Coming Day of the Lord’s Salvation

In this week’s sermon Mike Kelley explores Isaiah’s message of renewal, restoration, and the reversal of the Curse in Isaiah 35.

Judgment on the Nations: The Lord Will Vindicate His People

In this week’s sermon Mike Kelley unpacks God’s message of judgment to the nations.

How to Live in Babylon

In Daniel 1, Daniel faces the challenge of living as a stranger and an alien in Babylon. In some cases he cooperates and seeks to bring blessing to the Babylonians by serving them faithfully. In other cases, he refuses to compromise his faith. In many ways our own situation is like that of Daniel.

God’s Plan for the Natons (or the ABCs of Bible Prophecy)

We will be taking a break for a while from 2 Samuel. This week we will be looking at Daniel 2 which sets forth God’s plan for the nations. I was drawn to this text in light of our nation’s recent celebration of Independence Day. Daniel 2 puts the greatness of our nation and all other nations into perspective. Daniel 2 also presents an overview of eschatology with which we all can agree (whether pre-mill, a-mill, post-mill, or pan-mill (it will all pan out in the end)) and profit. How blessed we are to be a part of a kingdom which is glorious and everlasting.

The Victory of God’s Anointed King

I will be preaching from Psalm 2, which declares the victory of God’s anointed King over those who rebel against Him.
Though the world is in turmoil because of its rebellion against God, He Who sits in heaven is not disturbed. He has established His Anointed One to rule over the earth.
Those who rebel will be crushed which is why all people should submit to God’s Anointed Son while there is time.

As you read the Psalm think of how it speaks of David, how it speaks of Jesus, and how it speaks of our situation.

Radical Grace for Rebellious People

No one likes to hear bad news, but often through it good can come. The same is true for the people of Judah. Their condition was far worse than they imagined, yet the Lord was willing to show them incredible grace. As we look at this passage tomorrow, we will be made aware of the sins that lie deep within our hearts, and be encouraged by God’s gracious work to remedy the situation through faith in Christ.

Please read Isaiah 1 before you come to service tomorrow.