Sermons on Isaiah 40:7:

A Comforting Embrace Series

Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Dec 8, 2015

Comfort, comfort my people, a voice cries out in the wilderness, make straight the way of the Lord.

“Isaiah 40:1-11 “A Comforting Embrace” INTRODUCTION Pictures of Comfort We all need a hug at some point in our lives. In fact, experts say that we need to experience the touch of another person at least fourteen times a day for us to be able to lower stress, anxiety, and ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 40:1-11

Denomination: Lutheran

A Comforting Promise Series

Contributed by Paul Carlson on Dec 18, 2015

PROPOSITION: Since Christ is the sovereign Redeemer; you must find comfort through Him.

A Comforting Promise Isaiah 40:1-31 PROPOSITION: Since Christ is the sovereign Redeemer; you must find comfort through Him. I. Embrace the promised salvation through Christ. v. 1-11 A. God wants to pardon your sin (1-2). 1. There is an end to the disciplines of God. 2. There is comfort ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 40:1-31

Denomination: Baptist

"On Eagles" Wings

Contributed by Robert Leroe on Sep 13, 2015

A reassuring message from a long-silent God to all who need hope.

For some people, life is drudgery, and then you die. What are we resting our hopes and dreams on? Where is our peace in life and our security for eternity? The prophet Isaiah proclaims to our great relief that we can rest in God's care--now and forever. This is a wonderfully reassuring chapter, ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 40:1-31

Denomination: Congregational

Prepare The Way Series

Contributed by Tim Smith on Feb 7, 2016

Though none can see it, God is working behind the scenes and through the course of history to prepare the way for the coming of the Messiah, setting the earthly stage for the entry of His only begotten Son into the world.

Preparing the Way Isaiah 40:3-5, 9-11 When God called the Jewish people, he gave them everything necessary to follow Him and for salvation, principally, the Law. When they entered the Holy Land, God warned the Jewish people not to intermarry with the Gentile and to always keep God first. They did ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 40:3-11

Denomination: Methodist

Isaiah 40 A Time For Comfort Series

Contributed by Chuck Musselwhite on Feb 29, 2016

Exposition of Isaiah 40

Isaiah 40 A Time of Comfort Stand on the Word vs. 1-8 Follow His Lead vs. 9-14 No Comparison vs. 15-26 Wait on the Lord vs. 27-31 Intro: Isaiah 39 Last week we left off before I could get to Isaiah 39 It is not a big chapter but let me recap it real quick Hezekiah recovers and Babylon hears about ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 40:1-31

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Fly Eagles Fly Series

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Sep 10, 2012

A study of the book of Isaiah

Isaiah 40: 1 – 31 Fly Eagles Fly “Comfort, yes, comfort My people!” Says your God. 2 “Speak comfort to Jerusalem, and cry out to her, that her warfare is ended, that her iniquity is pardoned; For she has received from the LORD’s hand Double for all her sins.” 3 ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 40:1-31

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Isaiah 40 - Comfort My People Series

Contributed by Gene Brooks on Aug 12, 2012

Isaiah wrote Isaiah 40 to teach Israel that comfort is found in the Messiah who is a sovereign Shepherd, an incomparable Creator, and a strengthening Savior.

Opening thought: Ever had someone tell you to get out of your comfort zone? Those who say that want you to get out of your complacency, drop the laziness, get moving, do something you’ve never done before, try something risky. In today’s passage, Isaiah encourages us to find a real ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 40:1-31

Denomination: Baptist

Let Every Heart Prepare Him Room Series

Contributed by Brad Bailey on Mar 26, 2014

What we gather around announces JOY.

Let Every Heart Prepare Him Room Series: Joy to the World December 8, 2013 - Brad Bailey INTRO The most popular hymn of Christmas... "Joy to the world." The words are by English hymn writer Isaac Watts, based on Psalm 98 in the Bible. The song was first published in 1719 and as of the late 20th ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 40:3-5, Isaiah 40:1-8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

"God Of Glory - Our Comfort And Assurance"

Contributed by Rick Finitzer on Aug 7, 2011

Last week we looked at Isaiah 6 and observed Isaiah coming face to face with God Who is not just Holy but Holy, Holy, Holy! The “I AM, that I AM!” Understanding the Holiness of God helped Isaiah to proclaim God’s judgment was looming on the horizon. Th

Cornerstone Church August 6/7, 2011 “God of Glory – Our Comfort and Assurance” Isaiah 40:1-26 In his book, titled “The Pressure’s Off”, ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 40:1-26

Denomination: Evangelical Free

How Great Is Our God Series

Contributed by Patrick Nix on Jan 5, 2012

As in many other places in the Bible, Isaiah 40 gives us a glimpse into God's greatness. He is strong as iron and tender as a shepherd (10-11). Adjectives like enormous and wise fall so short when we consider His creation and counsel (12-13). Not only tha

It's not a question, it's a statement. I probably should add an exclamation point: How Great is Our God! As in many other places in the Bible, Isaiah 40 gives us a glimpse into God's greatness. He is strong as iron and tender as a shepherd (10-11). Adjectives like enormous and wise fall so short ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 40:1-31, Isaiah 40:1-40, Isaiah 40:1

Denomination: Baptist

Build A Road

Contributed by Ray Geide on Feb 13, 2012

How to build a road to God

If Jesus were to come in one year, what do you think Jesus would want you to do? recruit an army? collect weapons? take up donations? build a large, beautiful cathedral? rent the largest auditorium we can find? tell everyone we know that he is coming? put up huge billboards that say, "Jesus ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 40:3-17

Denomination: Independent/Bible

“all Men Are Like Grass.” Cry It Out!

Contributed by Joel Pankow on Dec 1, 2011

In the midst of withering in this life God gives us permanence in the Word made flesh.

December 4, 2011 Isaiah 40:6-8 A voice says, “Cry out.” And I said, “What shall I cry?” “All men are like grass, and all their loveliness is like the flowers of the field. The grass withers and the flowers fall, because the breath of the LORD blows on them. ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 40:6-8, Isaiah 40:1-9

Denomination: Lutheran

Comfort My People

Contributed by Stephen Aram on Jul 1, 2019

The weeks running up to Christmas can be really stressful. Remember that God comes to comfort his people.

This is the second Sunday now in the church season of Advent, as we celebrate the coming of our Lord, Jesus Christ. The word “Advent” means that someone is coming, or arriving. There are many ideas of what will happen when Jesus comes. I suppose most kids in America identify the coming of ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 40:1-11

Listen For Love Series

Contributed by John Dobbs on Dec 5, 2019

In our text God speaks in different tones that I hope will bring us comfort and joy, to know we are loved by God.

LISTEN FOR LOVE   Isaiah 40:1-11 Introduction It is a traditional English Christmas carol, one of the oldest carols, dating back to the 16th century, the name of its author long unknown. In Dickens’ A Christmas Carol this song stirred irritation of Ebeneezer Scrooge,  causing him ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 40:1-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Reflections On The Introit Sign Of The Cross Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Dec 8, 2019

Let the cross embrace us.

Tuesday of the 2nd Week in Advent 2019 The Sign of the Cross Those of us that are daily immersed in the Word of God, specifically in the Sacred Scriptures, sometimes forget that what we read each day are revolutionary words. They are revolutionary words intimately associated with the first ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 40:1-11, Matthew 18:12-14

Denomination: Catholic