Sermons on Isaiah
Sermons
22Self-forgiveness cannot remove guilt, but Jesus, God’s servant, bears it willingly and restores those who trust Him to lasting peace with God.
A servant called Israel will rescue Israel. Jesus fulfils the riddle through His rejected service, His resurrection, and salvation for every nation.
People at Babel try to force access to God's presence; Jesus shows that God Himself comes near and willingly hears His children.
Isaiah comforts Israel before empires conquer them. Human power fades like grass, but God's promise to come and reconcile His people stands forever.
God promises scarred eunuchs a lasting name and welcomes foreigners to worship, a hope fulfilled as the risen Jesus opens access to God.
Jesus protects bruised reeds and keeps fading flames alight. His gentle strength brings God’s justice to people damaged by suffering and their own sin.
God crosses the wilderness to rescue exiled Israel from Babylon. Jesus fulfils that promise more broadly by bringing sinners home from sin and death.
Jesus learns from His Father each morning. He gives the weary sustaining words, so hard choices should follow His wisdom rather than changing desires.
God invites rebellious exiles to a free feast and promises abundant pardon, secured by Jesus, the faithful king who pays the cost.
Israel trusted Egypt's chariots against Assyria, but Jesus' Passover death gives worried sinners a firmer refuge than their own anxious plans and limited power.
A green shoot rises from Jesse’s dead stump, promising Jesus as the righteous King whose present reign brings peace and gives ordinary work purpose.
Jesus thanks the Father as humble disciples return rejoicing, tying God’s gracious work to gratitude that grows into joy and peace through His Spirit.
The innocent servant stays silent as He bears His people’s guilt, and His crushing becomes God’s planned path to peace, cleansing, and victory.
Jesus gives weary people words shaped by listening to God. His resurrection confirms His authority and gives firm ground to trust and obey Him.
God keeps His servant hidden like a polished arrow, ready for the right moment, then makes Him a saving light beyond Israel for all nations.
Jesus lifts bruised reeds instead of breaking them and rekindles fading wicks, bringing God’s justice with the gentleness that wounded people need.
God holds His people by the right hand, promising strength and help so fear no longer rules their response to a hostile world.
A coal from the altar touches Isaiah's unclean lips, picturing Christ taking away sin and God inviting forgiven sinners to serve willingly.
Jesus replaces the temple that kept outsiders at a distance, opening fellowship with God and reshaping the church into a family that welcomes them.
Israel trusts Egypt's horses instead of seeking God, but Jesus conquers sin and death, giving fearful people reason to lay down control.
Jesus brings people far from God home by bearing exile Himself, and His people can carry those tender words of comfort to everyone in their lives.
Hezekiah showed Babylonian visitors his riches instead of God's goodness, exposing how pride can hide the grace that should define a rescued life.