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IT’S SUNDAY … BUT MONDAY’S COMING (Isaiah 58)

Due to technical difficulties on the sound desk yesterday AM there is no sermon available.  NB Mike is currently preparing the GG notes with this in mind. 1. God and Religion v1-5 Hypocrisy is Confronted, Exposed and Rejected  2. God and Reality v6-14 Practical, Godly Behaviour results in the Promise of God’s Blessing   “The…

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TAKE OFF THE RAGS AND PUT ON THE ROBES (Colossians 3:5-17)

1) THE WARDROBE! (vs 5-15) Take off the rags of sexual sins (vs 5-7) and social sins (vs 8-11) Put on the robes of love (vs 12-15)   2) THE WORD! (v16)  Have the word of Christ dwell in you richly   3) THE WHATEVER! (v17) Do all in the name of the Lord Jesus…

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POOR LEADERSHIP (Isaiah 56:9 – 57:15)

1) ITS CASE! (56:9-12) The leaders were irresponsible. They don’t see, know, warn. They are lazy, greedy, care less, selfish, pleasure seeking and arrogant. 2) ITS CURSE! (57:1-13a) The people languish into sin. The righteous perish Superstition flourishes God is mocked Children are abused Illicit sex becomes a new god Ambition and popularity reign Lies…

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THE ALL-INCLUSIVE GOSPEL COMMUNITY (Isaiah 56:1-8)

Empowered by Hope (v1-2) Living righteous lives in the light of promised rest   Exhibiting Openness (v3-8) No Separation among the Saved The Barred will be Blessed   Putting the Principles into Practice Our relationships in Christ should be the most important Your family in heaven matters more than your family on earth  Our relationships…

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JESUS IS THE ANSWER! (Colossians 2:8-23)

TO: 1) ELITISM! (v8-10) Don’t be kidnapped by HUMAN philosophy & human tradition. You are complete in Christ   2) RITUALISM! (v11-15) It is not circumcision that matters but union with Christ   3) LEGALISM! (v16-17) Don’t let anyone pass judgement on you. You don’t need the shadow, you have the substance – Christ  …

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THE GREAT INVITATION TO THE GREATEST CELEBRATION (Isaiah 55)

1.COME, DRINK, EAT AND LIVE! (v1-5) a) Empty Bottle and Empty Pocket b) Empty Bottle and Full Pocket c) Water for refreshment, Milk for nourishment and Wine for excitement d) Come to God – taste and see that the LORD is good!   How? a) Listen Up! b) Look Up! c) Show Up!   2….