08 January 2017

You are My Witnesses… is There a God Beside Me

You are My Witnesses… is There a God Beside Me
Text: Isaiah 44

Speaker:
Rev. Dr. Charles Tan
Chairman:
Student-Pastor Eugene Seow & Student-Pastor Moses Kwek
Series:
You are My Witnesses

Message Notes

THE SECOND CALL TO BEAR WITNESS

1. First Call   (Isaiah 43:10-12)

You are My witnesses   (Isaiah 43:10-12)

2. Second Call   (Isaiah 44:8)

ADDRESSING FEARS

1. Do not fear, nor be afraid   (Isaiah 44:8)

a) Fear of people
b) Fear of rejection
c) Fear caused by unbelief

2. Overcoming fears

a) Know God better
b) Know God’s word better
c) Cultivate a stronger faith
d) Cultivate courage

UNDERSTANDING OUR MINISTRY AS SERVANTS OF GOD

1. Remembering that we are servants of God   (Isaiah 44:21)

2. Remembering how God has forgiven our sins  (Isaiah 44:22)

3. Remembering how God has redeemed us   (Isaiah 44:23)

BEARING WITNESS WITH JOYOUS CONFIDENCE

1. That God is the Creator   (Isaiah 44:24)

2. That He is the Redeemer   (Isaiah 44:24)

3. That He confirms the word of His servants   (Isaiah 44:25)

BEARING WITNESS CAN BE LEARNED

1. It begins with having a genuine faith

2. This faith must be cultivated

3. There will come a desire to share this faith

4. In time it becomes a significant ministry