• Jared Smith's Sermons

    Wonderful

    Some of the points covered in this sermon: • Highling the five names prophesied by Isaiah (9:6) which belong to Christ • Explaining the meaning of the term “wonderful” • Showing how the Hebrew term translated “wonderful” is used in the Old Testament • The first time the term appears is Exodus 15, with reference to God parting the Red Sea • The second time the term appears is Psalm 77, with reference to Asaph’s personal experiences with the Lord • Making an application of the “wonderful” works of the Lord as it relates to the lives of His people today • Showing two meanings for the term “wonderful”, as it is designated a name of Christ in Isaiah 9:6 • First, the term may stand…

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    Tailor-Made

    Some of the points covered in this sermon: • Reviewing the definition for the Greek verb, katartizō, and the four ways it is used in the New Testament • Showing how the verb is used with reference to “fitting something to its design” (tailor-made) • First, tailor-made words in the mouth of babes—Matthew 21:16 (translated “perfected”) • Second, tailor-made human nature for Christ—Hebrews 10:5 (translated “prepared”) • Third, tailor-made destruction for the non-elect—Romans 9:21-23 (translated “fitted”) • Fourth, tailor-made lifespans for every human being—Hebrews 11:3 (translated “framed”)

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    Counsellor

    Some of the points covered in this sermon: • Reviewing the three main parts of Isaiah’s prophecy concerning the Messiah, as recorded in Isaiah 9:6 • Explaining the meaning of the term “counsellor” • First, Christ is Counsellor, with the Father and the Spirit, in the eternal decree of creation, providence and salvation • Second, Christ is Counsellor, to the angelic host • Third, Christ is Counsellor, to the non-elect humans • Fourth, Christ is Counsellor, to the elect humans • Highlighting four ways Christ is Counsellor to the elect—as Prophet, Priest, King and Vine

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    The Mighty God

    Some of the points covered in this sermon: • Reviewing the three main parts of Isaiah’s prophecy concerning the Messiah, as recorded in Isaiah 9:6 • Showing the significance of the third name given to Christ (“The Mighty God”) in relation to the other four names • Providing a definition for the Hebrew term translated “mighty” • Examining how the term “mighty” is used with reference to God in Deuteronomy 10 and Romans 9 • Explaining how Christ is “The Mighty God” before the incarnation • Explaining how Christ is “The Mighty God” after the incarnation • Outlining the main features of the Person of the Lord Jesus Christ • Showing how a proper view of the Person of Christ touches every aspect of a believer’s…

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    The Everlasting Father

    Some of the points covered in this sermon: • Reviewing the three main parts of Isaiah’s prophecy concerning the Messiah, as recorded in Isaiah 9:6 • Explaining the difference between the first Person of the Godhead identified as the “Father”, and the second Person of the Godhead identified as the “Everlasting Father” • Showing how Christ is the Everlasting Father of creation • Showing how Christ is the Everlasting Father of providence • Showing how Christ is the Everlasting Father of the elect as their covenant head • Showing how Christ is the Everlasting Father of the elect in regeneration and sanctification • Showing how Christ is the Everlasting Father of the new administration of the gracious covenant

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    The Prince Of Peace

    Some of the points covered in this sermon: • Highlighting the three main parts of Isaiah’s prophecy concerning the Messiah, as recorded in Isaiah 9:6 • Providing a definition of “prince” and “peace” • Explaining how Christ is the Prince (or Captain) of the sinner’s health and welfare • Showing how the covenant of grace is often called a covenant of peace • Linking the covenant of peace in Ezekiel 37:26, with the covenant of peace in Hebrews 13:20,21 • Exploring the four passages where this Greek term translated “prince” appears in the New Testament • Providing a comprehensive overview on the doctrine of the “Prince of Peace”, by comparing and contrasting these four passages—Acts 3:12-15; Acts 5:29-32; Hebrews 2:9,10; Hebrews 12:1,2