Behold i do a new thing sermon
A powerful and timely topic! "Behold, I Do a New Thing" is a sermon that can inspire and encourage people to trust in God's sovereignty and provision, even in the midst of uncertainty and change.
Here's a possible outline for the sermon:
Title: "Behold, I Do a New Thing" (Isaiah 43:19)
Introduction:
- Start by acknowledging that we often find ourselves in situations where we feel stuck, uncertain, or fearful about the future.
- Share a personal story or anecdote about a time when you felt like you were in a rut or facing a significant change.
- Introduce the theme of the sermon: that God is always doing a new thing, even when we can't see it or understand it.
Scripture:
- Read Isaiah 43:18-19: "Forget the former things; do not dwell on the past. See, I am doing a new thing! Now it springs up; do you not perceive it? I am making a way in the wilderness and streams in the wasteland."
Message:
- Explain that the prophet Isaiah was speaking to a people who were in exile, feeling lost and disconnected from God.
- Highlight how God is saying, "Forget the past and its disappointments. I am doing something new and wonderful, and you need to pay attention!"
- Emphasize that God is always working behind the scenes, even when we can't see it. He is making a way in the wilderness and streams in the wasteland.
- Share examples from the Bible and from your own life where God has done a new thing, such as:
- The Israelites' journey out of slavery and into the Promised Land
- The birth of Jesus, which changed the course of human history
- Personal stories of transformation, healing, or provision
Application:
- Encourage the congregation to trust in God's sovereignty and provision, even when they can't see what's ahead.
- Challenge them to let go of their fears and doubts, and to have faith that God is doing a new thing in their lives.
- Encourage them to look for the new things that God is doing, even in the midst of uncertainty and change.
Conclusion:
- Summarize the main points of the sermon and reiterate the theme: that God is always doing a new thing, even when we can't see it or understand it.
- End with a prayer, asking God to help us trust in His sovereignty and provision, and to give us eyes to see the new things He is doing in our lives.
Additional ideas:
- Use visual aids, such as a map or a timeline, to illustrate the concept of God doing a new thing.
- Share personal stories or testimonials from people who have experienced God's new thing in their lives.
- Encourage the congregation to write down their own stories of God's new thing and share them with each other or in small groups.
Remember to preach with passion and conviction, and to let the Holy Spirit guide your words.