Sermons on Isaias 42:3:

Against Open Theism #2

Contributed by Davon Huss on Feb 5, 2013

A sermon on God's foreknowledge (Adapted from Dr. Jack Cottrell's book, God Most High, Pages 95 to 101)

HoHum: Just recently observed Groundhog Day. In the movie, Groundhog Day, Bill Murray plays Phil Connors, an arrogant and egocentric Pittsburgh TV weatherman who, during a hated assignment covering the annual Groundhog Day event in Punxsutawney, finds himself in a time loop, repeating the same ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 42:1-9

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Discreet Messiah Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Feb 11, 2013

Jesus served, he served gently, and he served people unlike himself. He calls us to do the same.

The Discreet Messiah (Isaiah 42:1-9) 1. At Vacation Bible School, the teacher stacked a bunch of apples on one end of a table with a sign saying, "Take only one apple please - God is watching." On the other end of the table was a pile of cookies which an overly-generous mom brought over. Her sign ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 42:1-9

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Our Victorious King Series

Contributed by Allan Kircher on Oct 19, 2012

Is there not hope for the dark chaos of your fallen nature?

Pastor Allan Kircher Shell Point Baptist Church 21 October 2012 "To open the blind eyes, to bring out the prisoners from the prison, and them that sit in darkness out of the prison house."-Isaiah 42:7. I. Looking at the first verses/chapter/we will consider who it is that sends Jesus ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 42:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

Joseph’s Just Love Series

Contributed by David Mcbeath on Jan 27, 2012

THE ONE THING TO DO: In difficult, hurtful situations follow Joseph’s countercultural example and demonstrate “just” love by knowing God’s word well enough to allow it to teach you to turn your anger into grace.

Series: Christmas 2011, Advent Message: Joseph’s “Just” Love Topics: Love, Christmas, Advent, Joseph, Anger, Hurt, Justice, Grace, Bible, Marriage Text: Matthew 1:18-20, Isaiah 42:1-6 Date: Dec. 18, 2011 Pastor: David McBeath (Credid: In this sermon I rework part of a 1st person sermon on Joseph ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 42:1-6, Matthew 1:18-20

Denomination: Baptist

Spirit Filled Series

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on May 26, 2012

1) The Messiah’s Anointing (Isaiah 42:1), 2) The Messiah’s Achievements (Isaiah 42:2–4) 3) The Messiah’s Assurance (Isaiah 42:5–9)

If you work hard enough and long enough, you begin to feel trapped. Perhaps it seems like vacations will never come, or when they do, you cram in so many activities that you wish you could have really had a vacation. It’s easy to feel trapped by obligations, debts, workload, and expectations. The ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 42:1-9

Denomination: Other

Jesus Was Baptized "to Fulfill All Righteousness" Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Jan 12, 2020

We might make the mistake of thinking that Jesus stopped growing in the Spirit at His baptism.

The Baptism of the Lord Jesus Christ 2020 In today’s Gospel the words of John the Baptist could just as well have begun “Jesus, this makes no sense!” He rightly senses at the Jordan River, as he did three months before he was born, when Mary visited his mother Elizabeth, that he is in the presence ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:52, Isaiah 42:1-7, Matthew 3:13-17, Matthew 5:3-4, John 19:30  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Catholic

"on A Mission"

Contributed by Gerald Roberts on Jan 13, 2020

The servant is on a mission and all are on a mission.

“On a Mission” Isaiah 42:1-9 • Just what’s your mission in life — exactly? What is it that drives you to get up in the morning? 1. People in the Bible who were on a mission ? • Noah was on a mission to build an Ark for the saving of his household. By faith Noah, when warned about things not yet ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 42:1-9

Denomination: Methodist

The Servant Of The Lord

Contributed by Robert Leroe on Dec 14, 2014

As we consider at Christmas the reasons Jesus came, service is near the top of the list, a self-giving service that led all the way to the cross.

Jesus was born in Bethlehem to serve, and servant-hood is the theme of this messianic prophecy. It has been called Isaiah’s “Servant Song.” The Servant is the anointed Messiah, the Lord Jesus, “Who being in very nature God...made Himself nothing, taking the very nature of ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 42:1-9

Denomination: Congregational

Piercing The Darkness Series

Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Dec 15, 2014

Through the Spirit, God's servant will be a light to the nations, bringing justice and release to prisoners.

Isaiah 42:1-9 “Piercing the Darkness” INTRODUCTION For most of us our Christmas preparations have been completed or nearing their finished splendor. The Christmas tree is up and decorated. Garland has been hung around the house and special Christmas candles have found their ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 42:1-9

Denomination: Lutheran

Sing A New Song To The Lord

Contributed by Peter Reece on Jan 1, 2017

Expounding on Isaiah 42: 1 - 10 - the character of the Suffering Servant. Christmas is over, now what? Or even, so what? What was the character of the young Jesus really like? What new thing will God do in our lives this year?

Isaiah 42: 1—10 Sermon notes Christmas is over and for many it is a time of recovery from the pressures of celebration, from the trials of family, from the financial expense of the 'Retail spirit of Christmas'. Instead of being tall upstanding oak trees, deeply rooted in the words of scripture, ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 42:1-10

"Meet The Messiah!"

Contributed by Daniel Habben on Jan 12, 2014

How God’s Ancient Announcement Delivers Contemporary Comfort

Well, the roster for the Canadian Olympic men’s hockey team was announced last week. Not surprisingly hockey enthusiasts are debating the selection of athletes. It was a no-brainer of course to include Sydney Crosby on the team, but was it wise to leave off a veteran like Joe Thornton? In ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 42:1-7

Denomination: Lutheran

When Darkness Prays Series

Contributed by David Dunn on Nov 27, 2025

Psalm 88 reveals faithful lament in unrelenting darkness, showing God’s presence in despair and Christ’s promise to carry us toward the dawn.

INTRODUCTION — THE NIGHT THAT NEVER BREAKS Some Psalms begin with lament and end with praise. Some start in the valley and finish on the mountaintop. Some move from tears to trust, from sorrow to singing, from pain to peace. Psalm 88 is not one of those Psalms. It is the only Psalm in the entire ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 34:18, Isaiah 42:3, Hebrews 13:5, Matthew 27:45-46

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

Elevate To The Next Level - "Living In The Stretch”

Contributed by Dennis Lee on Jul 20, 2025

Stretching is something God wants to do in our lives as He stretches our faith. Therefore, in today’s message I’d like to look at how we live life in the stretch, because life happens in the stretch, so we have to learn how to live and survive it.

Elevate to the Next Level “Living in the Stretch” Watch on our YouTube channel: https://youtu.be/Ukq8F_BGMMc Over these past several weeks we’ve been looking at different conceptual ideas in our series on elevating our discipleship to the next level. Concepts like living in the in-between and ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 4:7, Romans 7:15-25, Isaiah 42:3, Philippians 2:13, Mark 3:1-6, Isaiah 54:2, Philippians 3:13  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Foursquare

The Gentle Servant Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Oct 16, 2024

Embrace God’s Gentle Servant, depend on God’s great power, and believe in God’s sure and certain promises to find light in the midst of your darkness.

At the elementary school where Becky Barnes teaches in Arizona, they had a problem with students throwing rocks. The principal made an announcement over the intercom warning students that anyone caught throwing rocks would be taken home by him personally. Later that day, during afternoon recess, a ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 42:1-9, Matthew 3:16-17, Matthew 12:15-21

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Father’s Day Message: "The Father’s Heart”

Contributed by Dennis Lee on Jun 15, 2025

Psalm 103 reveals a beautiful picture of our heavenly Father’s heart, and how it is a forgiving, healing, merciful, big, and understanding heart. It is a heart that is full of love for all ask for Him to be their Father through faith in His Son, Jesus Christ.

A Father’s Day Message: “The Father’s Heart” Psalm 103 Watch on our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uFiMjTUt5DM Today we celebrate Father’s Day, a day that has set aside to celebrate Fatherhood. It was a day I was looking forward to after the birth of my daughter Danielle. ...read more

Scripture: Micah 7:18-19, Psalm 30:2-3, Romans 8:35-39, Isaiah 42:3, Isaiah 57:16  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Foursquare