Reverend William M. Campbell, Jr. - Senior Pastor
Worship & The
Word
Speaker: Rev. William M. Campbell, Jr
Date: December 2, 2009
Topic: Great Expectations
Text: Isaiah 9:1-7
Points to Consider:
∙ What comes before “nevertheless?” Invasion of
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∙ There is a time for all things in your life. Darkness and despair is not permanent.
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∙ Darkness is the absence of light - enlightenment. Don’t know where to go.
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∙ Despair is the absence of hope - expectation. Don’t know what to do.
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∙ There are also different seasons for different places. While there may be a humbling in one place there will be an exaltation in another.
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∙ One people group may be humbled while another people group is being exalted. Level the playing field. This country is feeling what happens “When the Tide Turns.”
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∙ Even though its dark, people still have to go about their daily lives. Walking in darkness makes you more susceptible to stumbling.
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∙ In order for there to be a shadow, there must some light somewhere. Death has a season but that season has come to an end.
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∙ Return to Greatness. From bad to good; from good to great!
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∙ Shout to the Lord! Why? It’s Harvest Time! Shout like you got your stuff back!
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∙ Chains and whips! What does that remind you of?
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∙ How did God do it for Gideon? See Judges 7. That’s how the Lord will do it for you!
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∙ No more Standard Issue? What kind of war are we fighting here?
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∙ There is a time limit on the war!! Troops Withdraw!
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∙ World government other throws! Here comes the Judge of judges. The King of all kings.
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∙ Royal titles: your majesty, your highness. What are the new Kings royal titles?
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∙ This King will enlarge His territory through peaceful means! He will maintain His Kingdom with fairness and justice.
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∙ Peace Guaranteed! God’s passion says so!
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