Sermons on Isaiah 40:6-8:

Tough Love... Or Comfort Series

Contributed by Fr Mund Cargill Thompson on Dec 9, 2023

Our needs are different. For some of us as we prepare for Christmas we need God to give us a good kick up the backside. For others of us, we have been through such tough times that we need God to wrap his arms around us and give us a great big hug.

A sermon for Advent 2 Year B preached at St Joseph the Worker Northolt ..................................................... Joe wicks - who here remembers Joe Wicks? During the pandemic -Joe Wicks ran his daily fitness routine and when everyone was trapped in their houses he got the exercising. ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:1-8, Isaiah 40:1-11, 2 Peter 3:8-15

Denomination: Anglican

Is That Really What I'm Supposed To Preach?

Contributed by Michael Blitz on Dec 24, 2023

This Sunday we look at Isaiah 40, and the incredibly uncomfortable message of "Comfort" the preacher is given to preach.

Good Morning. Our lesson from Isaiah is painful to me in the sense that it reminds me I am getting old. I’m gonna tell you a secret this morning that no one knows but you listening. I used to fear preaching from Isaiah. I remember complaining to Bishop David. Now I enjoy it. Mostly, I prefer ...read more

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

Denomination: Anglican

The Return Of Our God (Isaiah 40:1-11) Series

Contributed by Garrett Tyson on Jan 24, 2024

God calls on his divine council (simplified: angels) to build a road for Him, because He is very shortly returning to Jerusalem, leading/carrying his exiled people. All Israel is invited to keep their eyes open for God's return.

Last week, I introduced a new series we are beginning that covers Isaiah 40-55. If you missed last week, I think today will still mostly make sense, but you might want to get a copy of last week's sermon from me. Today, then, we are just going to dive in to Isaiah 40. This chapter opens by ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 40:1-11

The Transformative Power Of God's Word: A Symphony Of Trust And Deliverance Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Feb 6, 2024

As we delve into the rich tapestry of Psalms 18:1-2 and 33:4-5, we embark on a journey exploring the transformative power of God's Word—a symphony that resonates with trust and deliverance.

The Transformative Power of God's Word: A Symphony of Trust and Deliverance Introduction: Let us delve into the profound impact of God's Word on our lives. The Scriptures are not merely ink on paper; they are the living, breathing words of God that have the power to transform us from the ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 18:1-2, Psalm 33:4-5, Proverbs 30:5, Isaiah 40:8, Psalm 34:17  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Personification Of Truth Vs. The Pettiness Of Skepticism

Contributed by Donald Whitchard on Apr 24, 2022

The drama of redemption continued as the Lord Jesus, having faced an illegal trial by the religious authorities of Israel, now faced the representative of political authority in Israel, Pontius Pilate, and the conversation he had with the true Authority.

John 18:28-40 records the probable final conversation that the Lord Jesus has with another person before he was led off to be crucified. He had a dialogue with the Roman governor of the Judean province, Pontius Pilate, and we also see that these two men had opposing agendas. Pilate comes across ...read more

Scripture: John 14:6, John 18:28-40, 1 Corinthians 2:14, 2 Corinthians 4:4, Ephesians 2:1-3, Acts 4:12, 1 John 5:12, Isaiah 40:8  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

The Priority Of The Word

Contributed by Jon Daniels on Feb 2, 2023

Based on Psalm 119 - Helps hearers understand reasons why the Word of God should have a place of priority in our lives.

“THE PRIORITY OF THE WORD” Ps. 119 FBCF – 2/1/23 - REFRESH Jon Daniels “Fresh Start” services – start 2023 off in the Word - Dr. VanHorn’s great overview of the need for us to study, do, & teach the Word (Ezra 7:10) - Dr. Dew’s challenge for us from 2 Timothy 3 to stay in the Word - Dr. ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:16-17, Romans 10:17, Matthew 24:35, Isaiah 55:10-11, Psalm 119:105, Hebrews 4:12, Isaiah 40:8, Jeremiah 23:29, Psalm 19:7-11  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

Preparation For Jesus Coming (Advent)

Contributed by William Akehurst on Dec 3, 2022

We say that we are ready, but Are we Truly Ready? Have we done everything possible within our abilities to DO what GOD has commanded of us? HE is faithful as HE has promised, to help us. Let us examine what it is to prepare.

2022.12.04. Stewards of the Mysteries Prepare for THE WAY William Akehurst, HSWC Advent: Hope, Preparation, Joy, Love 2nd Sunday: Preparation We as servants of Christ, are stewards of the Mysteries of GOD. We must prepare and be prepared. ADVENT Preparation is turning to GOD in Trust, placing ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 40:1-11, 1 Peter 3:15, John 14:6, Hebrews 12:1-2, John 3:16-17, Matthew 26:41, Matthew 4:17, Matthew 10:7, Matthew 28:19-20, Matthew 24:42, Hebrews 10:23-25, 2 Timothy 2:15  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Comfort For The hurting Series

Contributed by Brad Beaman on Mar 3, 2022

What do people want when they are hurting? They want God’s Word that gives comfort. Here in Isaiah is a chapter on comfort. This chapter is announcing the coming Christ. He is our source of comfort. We can certainly take comfort from God’s Word in Isaiah 40.

This may be a dark time for you because of…., you fill in the blank. Most people have great difficulties in their life. God knows you need comfort. Everyone has, is or will experience some hurt or some crises that causes them extreme pain and brings on grief. The problem with grief is that those ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 40:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

Prepare Ye The Way Of The Lord (Think Https://Www.imdb.com/Title/Tt0070121/)

Contributed by Steven W. Satterfield on Nov 20, 2020

This is based on the Lectionary.

"Thou didst forgive the iniquity of Thy people; Thou didst pardon all their sin Restore us again, o God of our salvation . . . show us Thy steadfast love, o Lord, and grant us Thy salvation . . . surely His salvation is at hand for those who fear Him, that glory may dwell in our ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 85:1-13, Isaiah 40:1-11, Mark 1:1-8, 2 Peter 3:8-15

Denomination: Vineyard

Prepare The Way Of The Lord

Contributed by Ian Bullock on Nov 28, 2020

Sermon for The Second Sunday of Advent where we consider John the Baptists message to be prepared.

In the name of the Father, Son and Holy Spirit. Amen. Last week as we entered into the season of Advent, we began to think about the busyness of the season, and how we have to not only prepare our homes for the coming season of Christmas, but even more important, we should be preparing our ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 40:1-11, Mark 1:1-8

Denomination: Anglican

Comfort Ye My People: An Exposition Of Isaiah 40:1-11

Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Nov 28, 2020

In times like this, we need to be comforted as well as to give words of true comfort/

Comfort Ye My People: An Exposition of Isaiah 40:1-11 Whenever we hear the word “comfort,” we think of the word “discomfort.” One does not need to be comforted when one is already comfortable. Comfort is a hot bowl of soup when one has been working outside in the freezing cold all day. Comfort is ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 40:1-11, Romans 15:4

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Repentance Is Crucial For A World In Trouble Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Nov 28, 2020

Our Lord forebears because His desire is for all to be saved. And when the trumpet blows, the time for repentance is over.

Second Sunday in Advent 2020 Let me share reflections on the Word of God for the second Sunday in Advent in this plague year 2020. The virus has been a plague, at least made worse by the attitude and behavior of the communist regime in mainland China. The election has been a plague, and I think ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:1-8, 2 Peter 3:8-14, Isaiah 40:1-11, Psalm 85:9-13

Denomination: Catholic

The Voice Speaks

Contributed by Gerald Roberts on Dec 1, 2020

The Voice of God cries out to humanity I forgive, I love you, I give you Hope, I offer Peace to all, and I give joy to all humanity.

“The Voice Speaks” Isaiah 40:1-11 1. Today is the second Sunday of Advent (Second Coming) today there is a Voice that Cries out • The Voice we hear is God. God voice says, “Speak tenderly to Jerusalem “Tell her I forgive her of her wrongs, her sins, her forgiveness has freed her she ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 40:1-11

Denomination: Methodist

Second Sunday Of Advent, Year B: The Good News Of Advent

Contributed by Paul Andrew on Dec 3, 2020

The route home is spiritualized to refer to as "the way of the Lord" and attention must be given to preparing for the coming of the Messiah.

Modern GPS devices usually have a pleasant voice that tells you when you missed a turn and how to get back on the right road. On this Second Sunday of Advent, we hear the pleasant voice of this Good News: 1.Such as the opening words of our Gospel today: “The beginning of the gospel of Jesus Christ ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 40:1-11, Mark 1:1-8

Denomination: Catholic

The Earth Mover

Contributed by Mary Erickson on Dec 7, 2020

John the Baptist was a spiritual "bulldozer" calling us to move the rhythms and rhymes of this world towards God's justice.

December 6, 2020 Hope Lutheran Church Rev. Mary Erickson Isaiah 40:1-11; Mark 1:1-8 The Earth Mover Friends, may grace and peace be yours in abundance in the knowledge of God and Christ Jesus our Lord. “Every valley shall be lifted up, and every mountain and hill be made low; the uneven ground ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 40:1-11, Mark 1:1-8

Denomination: Lutheran