Sermons on Isaiah 61:4:

Beauty For Ashes, Joy For Mourning, Praise For Heaviness.

Contributed by Thomas Dibble on May 22, 2003

God will console those who mourn in Zion. There is enough of God to comfort all who mourn around the world. But his word specifically states those in Zion or those in God’s house are going to get God’s attention.

The Bible speaks of the Holy Ghost as being the comforter. Aren’t you glad for the spirit of the Lord? He is the comforter. In our scripture text it says that God would appoint, or as the NKJV says, God would console those who mourn in Zion. There is enough of God to comfort all who mourn ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 61:1-3, Isaiah 61:1, Isaiah 61:1-6, Isaiah 61:3-12

Denomination: Pentecostal

Humpty Dumpty

Contributed by La Juana Morris on Aug 19, 2002

God can heal your brokedness

The spirit of the Lord God is upon me, because the Lord has anointed me. He has sent me to bring goodness to the oppressed to bind up the brokenhearted. To proclaim liberty to the captives and release to the prisoners. To proclaim the year of the Lord’s favor , and the day of vengeance of our God ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 61:1-4

Denomination: Methodist

A World Upside Down

Contributed by Wesley Bishop on Mar 13, 2004

This is an advent sermon.

Imagine with me, if you would. You are an employee at a store. The store has had an incredible year; profits are through the roof. The store is having the best year ever. The CEO of the company announces a visit for next week. You are thrilled because you are going to get the recognition you ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 61:1-4, Isaiah 61:8-11

Denomination: Wesleyan

Why Should We Preach Good News To The Poor? - Isa. 61:1

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 21, 2002

Are we passing up some of the greatest opportunities of our lives? We are commanded to preach good news to the poor. Let us realize that the poor are people who are more than those who live in human poverty. Those who are really poor are the ones who are

Why Should We Preach Good News to the Poor? - Isa. 61:1,2 Illustration:Why people don’t witness: 1. 90% have failed in witnessing attempts in the past 2. The are biblically illiterate 3. They leave it to the professionals 4. We shouldn’t impose our faith on others Ron Hutchcraft, Wake Up ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 61:1-2, Isaiah 61:1-10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Acts Of God

Contributed by Dan Cormie on Oct 25, 2002

What the Holy Spirit is doing in the life of a growing Christian

18, August 2002 Dakota Community Church Acts of God Introduction: Have you ever wondered what the Holy Spirit is working at in your life? Do you wonder about His existence? Illus.: “The Boy Who Believes in the Holy Spirit Isn’t Here” A children’s catechism class was learning the Apostles Creed. ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 61:1-11

Denomination: Mennonite

Now Is The Time Of God's Favor

Contributed by Timm Meyer on Jan 26, 2006

Epiphany 3(C) - Now is the time of God’s favor and the day of salvation since the Lord provides his divine freedom so that our lives can proclaim God’s forgiveness.

ISAIAH 61:1-6 - Epiphany 3 - January 22, 2006 (Outline) INTRO: Today the Lord is going to try to teach us how to live in the present, the here and now. In our society the present is often overlooked. In our lives we may be too busy living to pay attention to the present, as we ought. At times ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 61:1-6

Denomination: Lutheran

Relationship With Who?

Contributed by Derrick Bunnell on Nov 15, 2005

A little while ago I was talking with a co-worker about his spiritual life and his experience with Christ. He said he was disheartened by the actions of other so-called Christians. That he had lost the fire he once had and was questioning his relationship

A little while ago I was talking with a co-worker about his spiritual life and his experience with Christ. He said he was disheartened by the actions of other so-called Christians. That he had lost the fire he once had and was questioning his relationship with God. I talked with him for quite some ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 61:1-11

Denomination: Adventist

Narnia: What If There Were No Christmas? Series

Contributed by Steven Dow on Dec 9, 2005

Christmas Realities - Part 3. Is our world any different because of Christmas?

WHAT IF THERE WERE NO CHRISTMAS? Is Our World Any Different? Christmas Realities – Part 3 Isaiah 61:1-4, 8-11 December 11, 2005 INTRODUCTION: Have you ever wondered what the world would be like if there were no Christmas? How has our world been changed because of Christmas? Think about that. ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 61:1-11

The Lord's Landscaping

Contributed by Daniel Habben on Nov 15, 2004

The Lord’s Landscaping Leaves Us 1) Groovin’ in his garden;2) Gardening in his groove.

With the warmer temperatures this week it sure felt as if spring might be right around the corner didn’t it? Perhaps the sultry weather even left some of you itching to get back into your garden or to start working on your yard. Regardless of the weather God is always thinking about gardening and ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 61:1-6

Denomination: Lutheran

Naturally Supernatural: 3 Aspects Of God's In-Breaking Kingdom Series

Contributed by Marty Boller on Nov 1, 2006

#9 in a series. "As communities of the King, we should model what the Kingdom looks like when God has His way with a group of people." John Wimber

If you would like a free MP3 audio file of this teaching, please email us @ tfh777@msn.com and mention the teaching MP3-20061105. In chapter 5 Gary Best discusses…BRINGING THE KINGDOM TO PEOPLE. Two more weeks of NATURALLY SUPERNATURAL. Learning to do THE STUFF. JESUS’ STUFF. Jesus’ ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 61:1-7

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Getting A Life Sentence For Christmas Series

Contributed by Mark Haines on Dec 16, 2006

If people will summarize your entire life in a single sentence, try to influence that sentence. You and I are the authors of our own “Life Sentences.” The next step for most of will be to decide to live life on purpose.

Response Goal: Individuals prompted by the Holy Spirit will think about questions designed to help them begin to write their Life Sentences on purpose. REPENTANCE POINT {paradigm shifts or changes in our thinking}: With a single sentence, your friends and family will summarize your entire life. ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 61:1-4

Denomination: Wesleyan

A Fresh Start: It's A Wonderful Life Series

Contributed by Randall Bergsma on Dec 19, 2006

It’s a wonderful life because God is all about helping us start over, and finding a second chance.

Intro: In many ways the season of Advent is like a pregnant woman. It’s all about expectation. Of her we say, “she’s expecting.” Expecting what? Mail? A promotion? We’ll, a birth of course! She’s looking forward to a birth that will make the struggles of this present life, really wonderful ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 61:1-11

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Dividends From Bethlehem Series

Contributed by Steve Malone on Jan 19, 2005

When the Spirit takes control of us… 2 things will happen… 1)the dividends from Bethlehem will be pour out from this place; 2)money and resources for the continuing dividends of Christ will not be an issue… (Money matter pt 4)

Dividends From Bethlehem Money Matters – part four Show Sermon Spice Video, ‘The Prophecies’ (3:20) Over 700 years before Christ came to the earth, 2 prophets Isaiah and Micah talked about that first Noel… The virgin will conceive a child! She will give birth to a son and will call him ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 61:1-7

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Where Is My Beauty?

Contributed by Godwin Tam Brisibe on Aug 19, 2011

There are times when we ask questions becuase the promises of God has not been fultilled in our lives, and there is nothing wrong in asking questions.

Isaiah 61:1-4 1 The Spirit of the Lord GOD is upon me; because the LORD hath anointed me to preach good tidings unto the meek; he hath sent me to bind up the broken hearted , to proclaim liberty to the captives , and the opening of the prison to them that are bound ; 2 To proclaim the acceptable ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 61:1-4

Denomination: Pentecostal

"It's Not About Me"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Mar 22, 2012

A sermon about going from a consumer mentality to a "not about me" mentality.

Isaiah 61:1-4 “It’s Not About Me” There can be no doubt that we are living in a consumer culture. If we don’t like the service at a certain restaurant—we go to another one… …or if they change their menu we might move on. We don’t shop at a ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 61:1-4

Denomination: United Methodist