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Tim Smylie
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Isaiah 40:12 - 31 - Tim Smylie
Behold your God (vv12-26)
The perfectly capable Creator (vv12-14)
The unchallenged Sovereign (vv15-20)
The fully attentive Ruler (vv21-26)
Rely on your God (vv27-31)
Sunday Nov 24, 2024
Sunday Nov 24, 2024
Romans 6:3-5 - Tim Smylie
Don’t you know that all of us who were baptized into Christ Jesus were baptized into his death? We were therefore buried with him through baptism into death in order that, just as Christ was raised from the dead through the glory of the Father, we too may live a new life. For if we have been united with him in a death like his, we will certainly also be united with him in a resurrection like his.” (Romans 6:3-5)
Sunday Nov 17, 2024
Sunday Nov 17, 2024
Isaiah 40:1-11 - Tim Smylie
Sin, failure and darkness are not the end (vv1-2)
The King is coming (vv3-5)
Unlike us, God is always reliable (vv6-8)
The King is mighty and gentle (vv9-11)
Sunday Nov 03, 2024
Sunday Nov 03, 2024
Isaiah 38-39 - Tim Smylie
A fresh opportunity for a wholly-devoted heart (Ch 38)
Abrupt evidence of a fickle, selfish heart (Ch 39)
Sunday Oct 27, 2024
Sunday Oct 27, 2024
Psalm 34 - Tim Smylie
Look backwards with thanksgiving (vv1-7)
Look forwards with wisdom (vv8-22)
Do good (vv9-14)
Depend on the LORD’s care (vv15-18)
Hold on to the Gospel (vv19-22)
Sunday Oct 27, 2024
Sunday Oct 27, 2024
Isaiah 37:8-38 - Tim Smylie
The real contest: the enemy versus the LORD Almighty (vv8-20)
The way the LORD’s victory is won: in response to his people’s prayers the LORD fulfils his eternal purposes and shows our enemies in their true light (vv21-38)
Sunday Oct 20, 2024
Sunday Oct 20, 2024
Isaiah 36:1-37:7 - Tim Smylie
The enemy’s invitation: “Surrender!” (36:1-20)
“I’m unstoppable – trust me” (36:1-10)
“I have good things to give – trust me” (36:11-20)
Respond to the enemy’s invitation by seeking the LORD (36:21-37:7)
Sunday Oct 06, 2024
Sunday Oct 06, 2024
Isaiah 34-35 - Tim Smylie
Retribution: an inheritance of chaos and desolation (chp 34)
for those who choose defiance as their way of life
Redemption: an inheritance of gladness and joy (chp 35)
for those who choose holiness as their way of life
Sunday Sep 29, 2024
Sunday Sep 29, 2024
Isaiah 33 - Tim Smylie
Seeing the power of the king (vv1-16)
Seeing the beauty of the king (vv17-24)
Sunday Sep 22, 2024
Sunday Sep 22, 2024
Isaiah 32 - Tim Smylie
The reign of the King – a kingdom of security, care, clarity, and character (vv1-8)
Wake up from complacency – false security will collapse (vv9-14)
The transforming Spirit brings the life of the kingdom (vv15-20)
Sunday Sep 15, 2024
Sunday Sep 15, 2024
Isaiah 30-31 - Tim Smylie
Going back to Egypt – the attractive option that’s always a big let-down (30:1-17)
“The LORD longs to be gracious to you” – rely on the one who will walk with you and guide you (30:18-31:9)
Sunday Sep 08, 2024
Sunday Sep 08, 2024
Isaiah 29 - Tim Smylie
Blind, drunk, and asleep – experiencing God’s discipline and mercy but missing the meaning (vv1-13)
Standing in awe – transformed by the work of God (vv14-24)
Sunday Sep 01, 2024
Sunday Sep 01, 2024
Philippians 3:12-21 - Tim Smylie
Press on! (vv12-14)
Be careful about what is influencing you (vv15-19)
Remember where you belong (vv20-21)
Sunday Sep 01, 2024
Sunday Sep 01, 2024
Isaiah 28 - Tim Smylie
Self-confident scoffers miss the rest God provides (vv1-20)
Religious scoffers (vv1-13)
Political scoffers (vv14-20)
Even God’s strange work and alien task serves his wonderful plan (vv21-29)
Sunday Jul 14, 2024
Sunday Jul 14, 2024
Isaiah 27 - Tim Smylie
The Lord is worthy of our worship, because he is:
The serpent-slayer – he destroys the devil and his work (v1)
The vineyard-keeper – he preserves his people and makes them fruitful (vv2-6)
The sin-remover – he atones for his people’s sin (vv7-11)
The harvest-gatherer – he assembles his people to worship (vv12-13)
Sunday Jul 07, 2024
Sunday Jul 07, 2024
Isaiah 26 - Tim Smylie
Those who trust in God will enjoy perfect peace in his strong city (vv1-6)
Peace on the path to the strong city comes through trusting:● God’s goodness in a world that’s blind to his goodness (vv7-11)● God’s power in the midst of our own weakness (vv12-18)● God’s deliverance from death and judgment (vv19-21)
Sunday Jun 16, 2024
Sunday Jun 16, 2024
Isaiah 23-24 - Tim Smylie
The failure of the earth’s great hope (23:1-18)
The end of the earth’s party (24:1-13)
The rise of the LORD’s glory (24:14-23)
Sunday Jun 09, 2024
Sunday Jun 02, 2024
Sunday Jun 02, 2024
Isaiah 21-22 - Tim Smylie
Don't be short-sighted - About the weakness of:I. Human promises (21:1-17)II. Human successes (22:1-14)III. Human legacies (22:15-19)IV. Human servants (22:20-25)
Sunday May 26, 2024
Sunday May 26, 2024
Isaiah 19-20 - Tim Smylie
Still a disappointing saviour – the decay and disintegration of Egypt (19:1-15)
God’s shocking salvation – the healing of Egypt (19:16-25)
A humiliated servant – suffering to save his people (20:1-6)
Sunday May 19, 2024
Sunday May 19, 2024
Isaiah 17-18 - Tim Smylie
An alliance of the ruined – turning together to the Holy One of Israel (17:1-14)
A message for the world – concern yourself with the actions of the LORD Almighty, and worship him (18:1-7)
Sunday May 12, 2024
Sunday May 12, 2024
Isaiah 14:28-16:14 - Tim Smylie
There is only one true:
Refuge – the city of God (14:28-32)
Heart of love – the LORD’s (15:1-16:14)
Sunday Apr 28, 2024
Sunday Apr 28, 2024
Isaiah 13:1 - 14:27 - Tim Smylie
The big picture: the inevitable downfall of the other city (13:1-22)
A closer look: the pathetic pride at the heart of the other city (14:1-27)
Sunday Apr 21, 2024
Sunday Apr 21, 2024
Isaiah 11:1 - 12:6 - Tim Smylie
New Life -
Will be lived first by Immanuel (11:1-5)
Will be enjoyed throughout his kingdom (11:6-10)
By a people reclaimed by the LORD (11:11-16)
Sunday Apr 14, 2024
Sunday Apr 14, 2024
Isaiah 10:5-34 - Tim Smylie
Even evildoers serve God’s good sovereign purposes – and he will hold them accountable for their evil (vv5-19)
Because of these truths, God’s people can face the future with confidence – whatever is going on in the world (vv20-34)
Sunday Mar 31, 2024
Sunday Mar 31, 2024
Acts 2:22-41 - Steve Hope
Jesus is God’s Son (v22) - Accredited by:
The unique authority of his teaching
His authority over nature
His authority over sickness and death
His authority to forgive sin
Jesus’ death was part of God’s plan (v23)
Jesus is God’s King – the Lord of history (vv24-36)
Jesus is our only hope for forgiveness and new life (vv37-41)
Sunday Mar 24, 2024
Sunday Mar 24, 2024
Isaiah 9:1-10:4 - Tim Smylie
The kingdom of light – created by the LORD’s zeal (9:1-7)
A people united in the joy of freedom and peace under the rule of Immanuel
The kingdom of darkness – under the LORD’s anger (9:8-10:4)
A people torn apart by arrogance, selfishness, and oppression
Sunday Mar 17, 2024
Sunday Mar 17, 2024
Isaiah 7:18-8:22 - Tim Smylie
Briers and thorns in Immanuel’s land (7:18-8:8)
Waiting faithfully among the briers and thorns (8:9-22)= living in “awe-filled obedience” to God’s word
Sunday Mar 03, 2024
Sunday Mar 03, 2024
Isaiah 7:1-17 - Tim Smylie
Shaking hearts are called to trust God’s promise of an unshakeable kingdom (vv1-9)
Hard hearts will not stop the fulfilment of God’s promise (vv10-17)
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Sunday Feb 25, 2024
Sunday Feb 25, 2024
Isaiah 6 - Tim Smylie
“High and exalted”: a sight of supreme majesty (vv1-4)
“Your guilt is taken away”: an experience of purifying grace (vv5-7)
"Here am I”: a response of willing service (vv8-13)
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