Sermons on Yeshayah 40:1:

A Man Named John

Contributed by Jonathan Meyer on Dec 11, 2017

This Advent sermon looks at John the Baptist: The Man, The Mission, & The Message. God unexpectedly worked through John. He now chooses to work through us as witnesses. (Based loosely on "The Word Became Flesh" Advent series from Concordia Seminary, STL.)

Forensic scientists in England analyzed the venerated remains from a certain grave, a few years ago. The corpse of the individual being observed was male. He was no more than five feet tall, and he had a broken nose. He lived in the 4th Century AD. And, despite being dug up in Italy, he was ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 40:1-11

Denomination: Lutheran

Listen For Love Series

Contributed by John Dobbs on Dec 5, 2019

In our text God speaks in different tones that I hope will bring us comfort and joy, to know we are loved by God.

LISTEN FOR LOVE   Isaiah 40:1-11 Introduction It is a traditional English Christmas carol, one of the oldest carols, dating back to the 16th century, the name of its author long unknown. In Dickens’ A Christmas Carol this song stirred irritation of Ebeneezer Scrooge,  causing him ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 40:1-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Reflections On The Introit Sign Of The Cross Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Dec 8, 2019

Let the cross embrace us.

Tuesday of the 2nd Week in Advent 2019 The Sign of the Cross Those of us that are daily immersed in the Word of God, specifically in the Sacred Scriptures, sometimes forget that what we read each day are revolutionary words. They are revolutionary words intimately associated with the first ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 40:1-11, Matthew 18:12-14

Denomination: Catholic

The Messenger/The Voice

Contributed by Howard Gunter on Dec 9, 2018

Delivering the gospel message

Weekend Message/Devotion December 9, 2018 Luke 3:1-6 The Messenger/The Voice I remember as a youngster always looking for the mailman. He was so very faithful to deliver our mail every day. There were not many kids my age to hang out with, so many times I would just walk along with the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 3:1-6, Matthew 3:3, Isaiah 40:1-5, John 3:27-30

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Hope Series

Contributed by Russ Barksdale on Nov 28, 2018

Our hope is in His comfort. Our hope is in His preparation. Our hope is in His presence.

Advent: HOPE Isaiah 40:1-5 Advent ( Latin adventus, Greek parousia) : appearing, arrival or official visit. Romans 15:13 Psalm 33:20-22 Isaiah 40:31 Our hope is in His comfort vv.1-2 2 Corinthians 1:3-5 If God’s comfort is not enough for you, then no one else’s will be either. Our ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 40:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

Comfort In

Contributed by Perry Greene on Jul 28, 2020

Sometimes we need to be comforted and sometimes we need to comfort.

1. A little boy stopped by the super market and asked the cashier where he could find a box of Tide… he said it was for washing his cat. The lady was quick to tell him that he shouldn’t wash his cat with Tide but she couldn’t change his mind. Later the boy came back to the store and told the ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 40:1-5

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Future Restoration Of Israel - Part 4 - Scriptures In Isaiah Series

Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Oct 14, 2022

When Israel is restored at the start of the Millennium, Jesus Messiah changes many things. The land is changed and the desert will bloom as never before. The animals will be at peace. The Jewish survivors of the Tribulation will be comforted, and the Lord reigns over the whole earth.

THE FUTURE RESTORATION OF ISRAEL - PART 4 - SCRIPTURES IN ISAIAH Part 4 continues to look at Isaiah scriptures about the Restoration of Israel. Some people might say, “But some of that could apply to me,” and that might be so. The application may be partial to you, but not the fulfillment. ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 32:13-18, Isaiah 34:16-17, Isaiah 35:1-10, Isaiah 51:10-11, Isaiah 35:10, Isaiah 34:14-15, Romans 8:20-22, Isaiah 40:1-5, Isaiah 40:9-11  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Comfort Me, O Lord; The Journey Is Too Hard Series

Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Oct 14, 2022

In a hurting world with increasing distress and heartache, we all need comfort, but where is that found? This message looks at a comforting God and our responsibility also.

COMFORT ME, O LORD; THE JOURNEY IS TOO HARD PART ONE The comfort of God is not an abstract thing. Our God is always giving to His own children, but not when they are disobedient or rebellious. Those who know their need, will know that need fulfilled. It is not like pouring water into a glass. ...read more

Scripture: John 14:16-18, John 16:13-14, John 14:1, Romans 5:3-5, 1 Thessalonians 5:23, Philippians 4:7, Luke 10:34, Isaiah 1:4-7, Jeremiah 17:9, Isaiah 40:1-2, Isaiah 26:3  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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

A Blue Christmas

Contributed by Davon Huss on Dec 7, 2022

Our comfort from God is based on... (Material adapted from Brandon Web at: http://www.brandonweb.com/sermons/sermonpages/isaiah11.htm)

HoHum: “Blue Christmas” is one of the all time holiday classics each year during Christmas time. The heartbreaking song captures how lonely the season can be without the one we love, which is probably why it’s been a staple for over 70 years. The song was written in 1948. The most famous version ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 40:1-2, 2 Corinthians 1:3-4

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

"the Word Of Our God Endures Forever"

Contributed by Timm Meyer on Dec 23, 2022

God's enduring Word is our comfort. God's enduring Word is his glory. Heaven and earth may pass away but God's word will never pass away.

“THE WORD OF OUR GOD ENDURES FOREVER” (Outline) December 18, 2022 – Advent 4 – ISAIAH 40:1-8 INTRO: Forever is a long time. Almost beyond our human understanding. God is eternal. Forever. Divine definition: no beginning, no end. We live in a world where everything has a beginning and an ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 40:1-8

Denomination: Lutheran

Punishment Pays For Sin (Exodus 32:15-35, Isaiah 53:1-6) Series

Contributed by Garrett Tyson on Feb 10, 2023

Sometimes, God is unwilling to "carry" sin; it has to be paid for through punishment. This idea, supported by Isaiah 40, unlocks the Suffering Servant of Isaiah 53. Jesus atoned, by taking the punishment of our sin.

Let's start today by rereading last week's passage Exodus 32:1-14: (1) and the people saw that Moses was delayed in coming down from the mountain, and the people gathered/assembled before Aaron, and they said to him, "Rise up. Make for us elohim who shall walk/go before ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 32:15-35, Isaiah 40:1-2, Isaiah 53:1-6, Numbers 25:1-13

A Voice For God Series

Contributed by Chuck Gohn on Jul 18, 2022

This sermon focuses on John the Baptist and his unique role as "the one crying out in the wilderness to prepare the way for the Lord", as well as a four possible applications for Christians today.

Good morning. By a show of hands, how many of you have heard of the biblical character John the Baptist? Most of you have heard of him of course. When you think of John the Baptist, what kind of image comes to mind? A little wild. A guy running around the desert dressed funny and eating bugs ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:8-17, John 1:6-8, John 1:19-34, Isaiah 40:1-5

Denomination: Christian Church

Looking For Comfort

Contributed by Alison Bucklin on Jul 31, 2023

God's coming does not depend on us. In fact, He has already come. And the only things we have to do to receive him are the same three things Isaiah told the people of Israel so long ago.

I got a recording of the Messiah for my 20th birthday. That was the summer after I dropped out of my first college; I was living at home getting ready to go to my second one and trying to make some kind of sense out of my life. There was no way on earth I could make sense out of anybody else’s. ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 40:1-11

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Comfort And Communion Series

Contributed by James Jackson on Aug 20, 2023

A communion sermon based on Isaiah 40 and 53 (#30 in 66in52: A One Year Journey Through the Bible)

Good morning! I invite you to turn in your Bibles to Isaiah 40. How many of you know what I am talking about when I say “comfort food?” Is there a dish or food that comes to mind? Usually when I think of comfort food, I’m really thinking about binge food—like a carton of Ben and Jerry’s ice ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 40:1-2

Denomination: Baptist