In Sermon Illustrations: "Isaiah 50 4 9a"

Undefiled Eyes

Contributed by Terry Laughlin on Aug 11, 2008

Undefiled Eyes The church that continues the proclaiming of the gospel of Jesus Christ has Christians who long to have undefiled eyes. The first thought that comes to mind regarding undefiled eyes is a child of God who refrains from watching pornography or movies that are full of violence. ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 11:1-4

Tags: Holiness

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

World Peace

Contributed by Roger Hasselquist on May 30, 2023

Isaiah makes a prophecy in chapter two of better days that will come. He proclaimed (NKJV): 2 Now it shall come to pass in the latter days That the mountain of the Lord’s house Shall be established on the top of the mountains, And shall be exalted above the hills; And all nations shall flow to ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 2:2-4

Tags: Swords Into Plowshares, Memorial Day, World Peace

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Cinderella (From Max ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Nov 19, 2009

Cinderella (From Max Lucado) Now I want to turn things to an illustration as we transition to our final point. It is a true story that takes place at Disney World. Cinderella’s castle. It was packed with kids and parents. Suddenly all the children rushed to one side. Had it been a boat, the castle ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 53:3-5

Tags: Healing, Jesus Christ

Why Do Some Cute Babies Grow Up Ugly

Contributed by James Snyder on Sep 9, 2023

Our second great grand baby was born at the end of last year. Since then, it has been a delight to watch her grow. I will not say she is the cutest baby in the world, but I haven't met any cuter. She was born cute, and I'm not sure what part of the family she got that. Sometimes, when ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 46:4

Tags: Cute, Age, Ugly

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Fullness Of Time

Contributed by John Bright on Mar 10, 2025

Galatians 4:4 “But when the fullness of the time had come, God sent forth His Son, born of a woman, born under the law.” Part of the “fullness of time” is that Jesus would be condemned to die, and it would include being bruised and bleeding. It would include a whipping so we can know “by His ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 53:4-6, Galatians 4:4

Tags: Bleeding, Fullness Of Time, Stripes, Healed

Denomination: Methodist

A Doctor, An Architect, And A Lawyer Were Arguing ...  PRO

Contributed by Brendon Bridges on Nov 2, 2000

A doctor, an architect, and a lawyer were arguing over who had the oldest profession. The doctor said, "Well the first operation was performed on Adam, so the medical profession is the oldest." "No," said the architect, "Architectural planning and design was needed to create the earth and the ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 45:5

Tags: Apologetics General, Creation

Denomination: Independent/Bible

C.s. Lewis Said, "If You Read History You ...  PRO

Contributed by Bruce Howell on Mar 13, 2001

C.S. Lewis said, “If you read history you will find that the Christians who did the most for the present world were ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 5:1-7

Tags: Heaven, Doing God's Will, What Is Evangelism?

Denomination: Wesleyan

What's On The Tv?  PRO

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Jun 6, 2001

Friday at quitting time, Jim said, ‘Boss, have you got any extra work I can do tonight?’ Sure do but I can’t pay you overtime. That’s okay, I just don’t want to go home. Why not? Well, I’ve been in the doghouse since last night. I see...Why? What did you do to deserve that? I still don’t know, it ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 43:1

Tags: Disappointment

Denomination: Baptist

Meekness = Humility – Dr. Samuel Brengle ...  PRO

Contributed by Troy Mason on Apr 21, 2001

Meekness = humility – Dr. Samuel Brengle (Salvation Army) said “The axe cannot boast of the trees it has cut down. IT could do nothing but for the woodsman. He made it, he sharpened it, he used it. The moment he throws ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 10:15

Tags: Temptation Pride, Humility, God's Provision

Denomination: Baptist

We Know The Word Says, "Woe To Those Who Call ...  PRO

Contributed by Danny Presswood on May 7, 2002

"We know the Word says, "Woe to those who call evil good," but that’s exactly what we have done. We have lost our spiritual equilibrium and inverted our values. We have ridiculed the absolute truth of Your Word and called it pluralism. We have worshipped other gods and called it ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 5:20-23

Tags: Idiocy, Christian Values, Folly

Denomination: Baptist

Arthur Pink Wrote About How Some People Do Not ...  PRO

Contributed by Kenneth Henes on Jun 5, 2002

Arthur Pink wrote about how some people do not worship: They bring their bodies to the house of prayer but not their souls. They worship with their mouths but not in spirit and in truth. They are sticklers for early morning communion with God but they take no thought about keeping their hearts ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 1:10-20

Tags: Church Practices, Worship Definition, Worship General

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Precious Dad Moment  PRO

Contributed by Steve Malone on Jun 26, 2002

PRECIOUS DAD MOMENT As ham sandwiches go, it was perfection. A thick slab of ham, a fresh bun, crisp lettuce and plenty of expensive, light brown, gourmet mustard. The corners of my jaw were aching in anticipation, I carried it to the picnic table in our backyard, picked it up with both hands ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 1:1-30

Tags: Father's Day, God's Light, Children, Advent, Anticipation, Christmas, Parenting, Thanksgiving, Tongue, Wilderness  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Christian Workers And Volunteers Sometimes Make ...  PRO

Contributed by Bruce Smith on Jul 12, 2002

Christian workers and volunteers sometimes make the mistake of thinking their work is so important that they are justified in ignoring their families. Spiritual leadership, however, must begin at home. If a man is not willing to care ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 6:1

Tags: Parenting, Leadership General

Denomination: Pentecostal

Waiting For God Is Not Laziness. Waiting For God ...  PRO

Contributed by Donnie Martin on Nov 11, 2002

Waiting for God is not laziness. Waiting for God is not going to sleep. Waiting for God is not the abandonment of effort. Waiting for God means, first, activity under command; second, readiness for any new command that may come; ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 40:27-31

Tags: Wait, Disciplines General, God's Provision

Denomination: Baptist

Peace Child  PRO

Contributed by Sermon Central on Dec 9, 2002

PEACE CHILD In 1962, the Sawi people of New Guinea still lived in relative isolation. They were head-hunting cannibals. Their culture could not be more different from that of Don and Carol Richardson, and yet this missionary couple attempted to share Christ with them. In fact, two rival Sawi ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 9:6

Tags: Christmas, Easter, Birth Of Jesus, Atonement, Gospel  (view more)  (view less)

Hope  PRO

Contributed by Tim Zingale on Dec 9, 2002

Hope Carolyn Self tells how she and her husband Bill and son Bryan took advantage of a school holiday and went to a secluded spot in the North Georgia mountains. It started out as a beautiful weekend. Bill returned to Atlanta on Saturday night to preach in his church on Sunday. He would return on ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 5:1-7

Tags: Faith, Endurance

Denomination: Lutheran

Several Years Ago A Washington, D.c. Tv Reporter ...  PRO

Contributed by Clyde Grimes on Dec 28, 2002

Several years ago a Washington, D.C. TV reporter who was working on an assignment called“The Spirit of Christmas,” telephoned the British Embassy and asked to speak to the British ambassador. “Ambassador,” the reporter said, “you have been very kind to us through the year and we would like to ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 6:1-13

Tags: Birth Of Jesus, Christmas

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Patience Is Not Passive; On The Contrary It Is ...  PRO

Contributed by David Insell on Jul 29, 2003

Patience is not passive; on the contrary it is active; it is ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 40:31

Tags: Peace

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

It's Time For Supper—communion Meditation  PRO

Contributed by Sermon Central on Aug 5, 2003

IT’S TIME FOR SUPPER--COMMUNION MEDITATION Brian Bill tells this story: This past week, I was grazing through the channels and came across a so-called “Reality Show” called, “Fear Factor.” I couldn’t believe my eyes. As part of the competition, the contestants had to eat moldy cheese covered ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 54:1-4

Tags: Jesus Teachings, Lord's Supper

My Wife Tells Of Two High School Graduates Who ...  PRO

Contributed by Joey Wilbourn on Sep 9, 2003

My wife tells of two high school graduates who had grown up in the wide-open spaces of the Texas Panhandle. Both received basketball scholarships to attend a small college in the dense forests of the Piney Woods of east Texas. Although they were eager to come and play basketball they both left ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 49:20

Tags: Christian Liberty

Denomination: Baptist