Sermons on Isaiah 40:29-54:17:

Lessons From A Cowardly Dog

Contributed by Nate Barbour on Feb 8, 2005

In this message featuring "Courage the Cowardly Dog," learn a few things about how to conquer fear.

Lessons from a Cowardly Dog How To Get Courage 6/2/04 I. Introduction Show “got fear?” video. Black Bart was a professional thief whose very name struck fear as he terrorized the Wells Fargo stage line. From San Francisco to New York, his name became synonymous with the danger of the frontier. ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 41:10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

God's Salvation Will Last Forever

Contributed by Timm Meyer on Jan 12, 2003

NEW YEAR’S EVE(A,B,C) - God’s salvation will last forever even though everything keeps on changing God’s righteousness is constant.

GOD’S SALVATION WILL LAST FOREVER 12/31/02 – NEW YEAR’S EVE Isaiah 51:4-8 . 4 "Listen to me, my people; hear me, my nation: The law will go out from me; my justice will become a light to the nations. 5 My righteousness draws near speedily, my salvation is on the way, and my arm will bring ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 51:4-8

Denomination: Lutheran

Faith When Your Future Looks Bleak Series

Contributed by Rick Duncan on Jan 13, 2003

The fact that we live in time means that we tend to worry about the future. In this talk, we will examine some of God’s His attributes that can help us face an uncertain future. When we get to know God, we find greater hope for facing life’s challenges.

The pessimist mainly complains about the wind. The optimist simply expects it to change. The realist wisely adjusts the sails. This is a talk for the optimist who just expects things to get better, but rarely is willing to take action. So, the future never really gets brighter. And it’s a talk ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 44:3-8

Denomination: Baptist

Justice For The Nations

Contributed by Karl Eckhoff on Jan 14, 2003

Justice is not just a matter for that guy over there, nor is it simply a matter of punishment. God shows us His brand of justice in His Servant-Savior who would make us just by grace and then send us out as agents of justice to the world.

Epiphany 1 B Isaiah 42:1-7 Justice for the Nations 01/12/03 The images seem so stark in contrast don’t they? Last week our chancel was decorated in color and light, green trees and a Christmas stable. This week it’s back to its original design. It’s beautiful still, but bare in contrast, not ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 42:1-7

Denomination: Lutheran

Checking Your Spiritual Status

Contributed by Gary Smith on Jan 15, 2003

What is your spiritual condition? Steps to improving your realtionship with God.

“Checking Your Spiritual Status” TEXT: Isaiah 40:31 (KJV)31 But they that wait upon the LORD shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings as eagles; they shall run, and not be weary; and they shall walk, and not faint. Introduction: The Word ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 40:31

Denomination: Church Of God

When God Gives You Influence Series

Contributed by Rick Duncan on Jan 20, 2003

In this message, we will see that God gives people influence so we can come to know Him better. In knowing Him, we’ll be able to better handle both the well-being and the calamity that comes our way as people of influence.

“Why did God make me? Why am I here? Why do I have the influence that I have?” I’m betting that you have wrestled with these questions. For most of you in this room, God has given you some measure of influence. You may be a teacher, a coach, a mom, a dad, a boss, an officer in a club, a ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 45:2-7

Denomination: Baptist

Life Is Beautiful!

Contributed by Joey Nelson on Jan 27, 2003

On January 22, 1973 the United States Supreme Court handed down its famous Roe vs. Wade decision which unleashed death and destruction to the unborn. By a vote of 7-2 they declared that abortion was a constitutional right.

INTRODUCTION Opening Statement: On January 22, 1973 the United States Supreme Court handed down its famous Roe vs. Wade decision which unleashed death and destruction to the unborn. By a vote of 7-2 they declared that abortion was a constitutional right. This January marked the thirtieth ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 44:2

Christmas Is ...

Contributed by Edward Frey on Jan 28, 2003

Christmas is about God’s mighty arm revealing its glory and strength in the person of Jesus Christ.

Isaiah 52:7-10 CHRISTMAS IS ... “Christmas is sleigh bells. Christmas is sharing. Christmas is holly. Christmas is caring.” At least that’s what Percy Faith once wrote. In his not-so-familiar holiday song, entitled, Christmas Is, he tried to capture some of the things that ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 52:7-10

Denomination: Lutheran

2003 State Of The Church Address

Contributed by Clyde Grimes on Jan 28, 2003

This is a call to hear what God is doing and calling our particular church to be and do. I submit it as a sample of how one might go about communicating God’s vision to the congregation.

2003 State of the Church Address (Topical) I. God Is Doing a New Thing II. Based on His Eternal Plan III. To Move Us Toward Embracing Our True Identity IV. So, Where Do We Go from Here? A. A commitment to a corporate lifestyle of dependency B. A commitment to becoming healthy C. A commitment to ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 29:11, Isaiah 43:18-19

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Transitional Theology

Contributed by Norris Harris I on Feb 1, 2003

Now it is my firm belief that in the midst of Transition and Uncertainty, the Prophetic Pastor must have a Logos about Theos regarding the Ethos of the Times. He must have a Word about God regarding the Mood of the Times!

I need not pause to suggest how delighted I am to be in your midst. My prayer is that God will grant you the desires of your hearts and mature you in Christlikeness. I want to use this Preaching Moment to highlite this headline: Transitional Theology. The Text I have tagged and targeted for ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 40:28-32

Denomination: Baptist

Righteous Hand From Above

Contributed by Troy Borst on Feb 7, 2003

Funeral for a NON Believer

RIGHTEOUS HAND FROM ABOVE ISAIAH 41:10 PASSAGE: “So do not fear, for I am with you; do not be dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you and help you; I will uphold you with my righteous hand.” I. THE WORLDLY REALITY OF HURT A. Unfortunately, God never says that our lives will be free ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 41:10, Ephesians 3:16

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Yes We Have A Future

Contributed by Norm Story on Feb 7, 2003

Focus on immediate suffering, or a longer-term perspective?

"Yes, You Do Have a Future" Isaiah 40:26-31 Romans 8:18-28 (Isaiah 40:26-31 NRSV) " Lift up your eyes on high and see: Who created these? He who brings out their host and numbers them, calling them all by name; because he is great in strength, mighty in power, not one is missing. {27} Why do you ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:18-28, Isaiah 40:26-31

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

In The Fullness Of Time

Contributed by Michael Dephillips on Feb 8, 2003

All things happen in God’s Timing not ours

"In the fullness of time" Isaiah 50:1-4 (Prayerful Praise) There are moments that come in every human life and within every gathering of the Body of Christ that drip with power as God reveals himself to us in a real and personal way. These are moments that transcend the normal passing of ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 50:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

Does God Really Help In Times Of Trouble

Contributed by David Tullock on Feb 12, 2003

Discovering ways God promises to deliver us in times of trouble

How Does God Help in Times of Trouble Isaiah 40:27-31 Fifth Sunday After Epiphany February 9, 2003 One of the most perceptive Christian writers of the 20th century was C. S. Lewis. Lewis was a bachelor until his late fifties and then ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 40:27-31

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Dare To Dream Again! Series

Contributed by D. Greg Ebie on Feb 15, 2003

DARE TO DREAM AGAIN (Preadventure) How can we find the strength to run the human race? When our dreams come crashing down, how can we dream again? Find practical answers for how to receive God’s strength in your life.

· The cartoon character “Cathy” celebrated Valentines Day with a large box of chocolate candies she bought for herself. [Cathy begins eating her candy.] “I eat this canty to get back at Richard, who didn’t give me a valentine in the second grade. . .which began a 25 year unraveling of the ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 40:27-31, Isaiah 40:31

Denomination: Assembly Of God