Sermons on Isaiah 40:18-31:

Strength To Keep Going

Contributed by Luther Sexton on Mar 30, 2019

Isaiah saw the coming of the great Babylonian armies and knew that they would destroy Jerusalem, take his people captive, and leave the nation in ruin. But in the midst of all this confusion and discouragement, Isaiah received a message from God.

STRENGTH TO KEEP GOING Scripture: Isaiah 40: 27-31 KJV v. 27 Why sayest thou, O Jacob, and speakest, O Israel, My way is hid from the LORD, and my judgment is passes over from my God? v. 28 Hast thou not know? hast thou not heard, that the everlasting God, the LORD, the Creator ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 40:27-31, 2 Corinthians 1:8-10

Denomination: Pentecostal

Job 2

Contributed by Bruce Ball on Sep 5, 2019

This is the second attempt by Satan to get Job to curse God after the first attempt failed. This shows that true lovers of the Lord will remain true lovers of the Lord, even in times of deep trouble or grief.

Last Sunday, we talked about how Job lost everything he had, including all physical property along with all his children. And how, even though he suffered, he did not blame God, but chose to worship God instead. Today, Satan gives him another test designed to test his loyalty to God, and we will ...read more

Scripture: Job 2:1-13, Isaiah 40:31

Denomination: *other

To Whom Will You Liken God? Series

Contributed by Reuben Bredenhof on Jul 11, 2022

To whom shall the LORD be compared? Who is his equal? There really is none like him! When we really see that truth, and we accept it, then we’ll be comforted in all our trouble, our sin and brokenness.

There’s a lot of power in a good question. Because sometimes a question is so pointed that it leaves no possible answer but absolute truth—there’s no wiggle room, there can be no hesitation, just plain truth. In the Bible there’s lots of questions like this. Think of the powerful questions in ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 40:12-31

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

A Walk

Contributed by Norbert Garcia on Jul 22, 2022

How to develop an enduring and meaningful walk with God

For several decades we have heard physicians, nutritionists, physical therapists and even the neighborhood yoga instructor telling us that America is getting too fat. One of the remedies they suggest involves turning off the TV, getting off the sofa and taking a walk. Pretty good advice, but walk ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 40:31

Denomination: Adventist

Occupy Till I Come

Contributed by Dr. Jerry Hulse on Jul 25, 2022

The time we are given in this life is priceless. We cannot save it, but we can use it wisely and gain from it. This is why we should strive to make the most of our time, be diligent in using our talents, and fulfill our roles to the best of our abilities.

SCRIPTURAL REFERENCES (Luke 19:11-13) (11) "And as they heard these things, he added and spake a parable, because he was nigh to Jerusalem, and because they thought that the kingdom of God should immediately appear." ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:13, Luke 19:11-26, Matthew 5:14-16, Psalm 37:11, Matthew 5:5, Isaiah 40:31  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

Eagle's Wing Series

Contributed by Gordon Pike on Aug 7, 2022

God, grant me the courage to change the things I can.

[This the second sermon that is based on Reinhold Niebuhr's prayer/poem "The Serenity Prayer." This sermon is about asking God to grant us the courage to change the things that we can.] Once upon a time, a caterpillar crawled inside a hare’s house when the hare was away and set ...read more

Scripture: Romans 7:15, Isaiah 40:25-31, Jonah 1:2, Jonah 1:12, Jonah 1:17, Romans 8:28-31, Jonah 2:2, Jonah 3:4, Jonah 4:2, Jonah 4:6-11, Jonah 3:9-10, Isaiah 40:31, 1 Samuel 17:46, Numbers 14:9  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: United Methodist

Your Harvest Is Coming Part 1 Series

Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Aug 9, 2022

In this message we examine Galatians 6:9 as it relates to not giving up on our harvest that we have coming from the seeds of God's Word we have sown into ourselves and others.

Your Harvest Is Coming Part 1 Scripture: Galatians 6:9; Matthew 13:4-8; 18-23; Isaiah 40:29-31 Good morning New Light! I want to thank you for your calls and prayers while we were away. As most of you know, my uncle went home to be with his Lord and Savior week before last. He had gotten ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 6:9, Matthew 13:4-8, Isaiah 40:29-31

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Spiritual Help In A Dark Hour

Contributed by Dr. Jerry Hulse on Aug 17, 2022

Saints, because of the lukewarmness that has infiltrated the church, we are living in an age of spiritual confusion and darkness but there is hope because God loves to dwell in the darkness.

SCRIPTURAL REFERENCES (Matthew 4:16) "The people which sat in darkness saw great light; and to them which sat in the region and shadow of death light is sprung up." (Romans 5:2-5) (2) "By whom also we have ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:2-5, Jeremiah 29:11, Romans 15:13, Romans 12:12, Isaiah 40:31, Psalm 113:7-8, Isaiah 41:10, Matthew 4:16, 2 Timothy 1:17, Romans 8:28  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

Your Harvest Is Coming Part 2 Series

Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Aug 19, 2022

In Part 2 of this series we focus on Jesus' parable about the sower, specifically about how the seeds of His Word are snatched from us because we do not take the time to care for them.

Your Harvest Is Coming Part 2 Scripture: Galatians 6:7-8; Isaiah 40:29-31; 55:11; Matthew 13:4-8 This morning we’re going to complete the message that I began last week titled “Your Harvest is Coming.” Last week the focus of that message was to show us how important it is for us to purposefully ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 6:7-8, Matthew 13:4-30, Isaiah 40:29-31

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

God Strengthens Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Sep 3, 2022

God promises to strengthen us. But how do I lay hold of His strength, and how does His strength make a difference in my life?

OPEN: The Civil War went on for 4 long years, and at one point President Lincoln was asked if God was on the side of the Union. He replied: “I am not at all concerned about that, for we know that the Lord is always on the side of right. But it is my constant anxiety and prayer that I and the nation ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 40:28-31, Matthew 11:28-30

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Satan’s Limitations: Satan Is Not Omnipotent Series

Contributed by Jenny Franklin on Sep 12, 2022

Job 1-2 reveals Satan’s limitations. Satan is not God’s equal opposite. Unlike God, Satan isn’t omnipresent (everywhere), omnipotent (all-powerful) or omniscient (all-knowing). This session’s focus: Satan is not omnipotent; he can only do what God allows. So why does God allow suffering?

************* Satan Is Not OMNIPOTENT (All-Powerful) The Lord asked Satan, “Have you considered my servant Job; there is none like him in the earth. He is a perfect and upright man, who fears God and avoids evil?” Satan asked, “Haven't you made a hedge on every side about him and his house ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 12:7-9, Revelation 19:6, Psalm 147:5, Psalm 19:1, Genesis 18:14, Luke 1:37, Matthew 19:26, Jeremiah 32:27, Exodus 20:11, Isaiah 40:28, Job 42:1-2, 1 Peter 3:20, Genesis 6:5, Genesis 6:3, Genesis 6:7, 2 Peter 3:9-10, Matthew 13:37-39, Matthew 13:27-30  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

Satan’s Limitations: Satan Is Not Omniscient, Satan Is Not Eternal Series

Contributed by Jenny Franklin on Sep 12, 2022

Job 1-2 reveals Satan’s limitations. Satan is not God’s equal opposite. Unlike God, Satan isn’t omnipresent (everywhere), omnipotent (all-powerful) or omniscient (all-knowing). This session’s focus: Satan isn’t omniscient, Satan isn’t eternal.

*********************** Satan Is Not OMNISCIENT (All-Knowing) Remember at the opening of the first scene, God asked Satan, “From where have you come?” Job 1:7 Since God is omniscient (all-knowing), He doesn’t need to ask this question. He already knew where Satan had been. Satan had been where ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 46:10, Isaiah 40:28, Psalm 147:5, Hebrews 4:13, Revelation 2:23, Psalm 7:9, Psalm 139:1-4, Psalm 139:13, Psalm 139:17, Isaiah 55:9, Revelation 2:19, Ezekiel 28:13-15, Psalm 90:1-2, Psalm 90:4, Ephesians 3:10-11, Isaiah 57:15, Revelation 21:6  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

Is The Bible Trustworthy? Series

Contributed by Dennis King on Oct 18, 2022

Mankind has asked, “Is The Bible Trustworthy?” for thousands of years. To know if something is trustworthy or not, it is wise to consider what it appears to be today, yet also ask, "is its reported history verifiable?"

Mankind has asked, “Is The Bible Trustworthy?” or similar questions for thousands of years. To know if something is trustworthy or not, it is wise to consider not only what it appears to be today but also be aware of its verifiable history. What were the earliest languages and written translations ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 24:7-10, Isaiah 40:22

Denomination: Baptist

Sermon On Wonderment & Adventure

Contributed by William Meakin on Oct 26, 2022

Wonderment is defined as a feeling of amazement and admiration, caused by something beautiful, remarkable, or unfamiliar.

Helen Keller, an American author once remarked: “Everything has its wonders, even darkness and silence, and I learn, whatever state I may be in, therein to be content.” Acts 2:22 reminds us: “Men of Israel, hear these words: Jesus of Nazareth, a man attested to you by God with mighty works and ...read more

Scripture: John 4:48, Acts 14:3, Isaiah 40:31, Luke 1:37

Embracing God’s Promise Of Hope Series

Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on Nov 15, 2022

The Lord gives us remedy for doubts that creep in about His ability to help or His concern to help when we are in a great crisis. God addresses His people, those redeemed by his grace to look away from their crisis (and doubts about Him) and embrace the facts about Him and the Hope they bring.

Sermon: Embracing God’s Promise of Hope Scripture: Isaiah 40:27-31 “O Jacob, how can you say the Lord does not see your troubles? O Israel, how can you say God ignores your rights? 28 Have you never heard? Have you never understood? The Lord is the everlasting God, the Creator of all the earth. He ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 40:27-31

Denomination: Methodist