Sermons on Isaiah
Why Did Jesus Come to the Earth?
Isaiah 35:1-10 foretells the restoration of God’s people and the revelation of the glory of the Lord. Pastor Paul van Engelenhoven preaches the reign of the glory of the Lord, the restoration of God’s people, and the highway of holiness. “And the ransomed of the Lord shall return and come to Zion with singing; everlasting joy shall be upon their heads; they shall obtain…
Jesus: The Promised Messiah
In Isaiah 11:1-10, we read the coming Messiah will fulfill the promises of God to restore a kingdom based on righteousness, peace, and mercy. Mr. Martijn Heijboer preaches restoring God’s image in humanity, restoring righteousness on earth, restoring peace in creation, and restoring the nations to God. “There shall come forth a shoot from the stump of Jesse, and a branch…
Jesus: The Promised Light
In Isaiah 8:19–9:7, we read the promise that will end the suffering of Israel—the gift of salvation was on the horizon. Mr. Martijn Heijboer preaches the oppression of darkness, the promise of light, the reversal of darkness, and the arrival of light. “The people who walked in darkness have seen a great light; those who dwelt in a land of deep darkness, on them has light…
The Submission of God’s Servant
In Isaiah 50:4–9, the faithful servant who endures persecution knows God will redeem him and bring him justice. Mr. Martijn Heijboer preaches the wisdom, the obedience, the humiliation, the determination, and the justification of the servant. “But the Lord God helps me; therefore I have not been disgraced; therefore I have set my face like a flint, and I know that I shall…
The Sinfulness of Sin and the Cross of Christ
In Isaiah 53:10 and Romans 3:23–26, we learn sin is the cause of suffering in the world, and it is the reason for the cross! The cross of Christ is the Lord’s answer to the problem of sin in the world and in our hearts. Mr. Matthew Reyes preaches the sinfulness of sin: disobedience, defiling, and deceitful; and the work of the cross: judging our sin, atoning for our sin,…
Isaiah: Wait for the Lord
With Isaiah 40:31, we continue our survey of Bible books, focusing on the book of Isaiah and seeing a prophet who prophesies at a time in which Judah was failing in almost every way. Pastor Paul van Engelenhoven preaches the proud will fall, but the humble will rise; do not trust in idols, but trust in God always; and those who wait for the Lord will stand at last.
“But…
Your Children Taught of the Lord
In Isaiah 54:1-17, the prophet Isaiah describes important lessons for us and for our children: God’s unbreakable covenant and His promise of everlasting kindness. In this baptism message, Dr. Mark Kelderman preaches who shall teach them, what shall they learn, and what shall be the fruit.
“All your children shall be taught by the Lord, and great shall be the peace of…
Fear Not, for I Have Redeemed You
In Isaiah 43:1-28, the prophet Isaiah describes God’s loving care over the people that He has called by name. Using our 2024 motto text, Pastor Paul van Engelenhoven preaches the unworthiness of God’s people, the redemption of God’s people, and the preciousness of God’s people.
“Fear not, for I have redeemed you; I have called you by name, you are mine.” Isaiah 43:1b
Jesus: The Obedient Servant
In Isaiah 50:4–11, we read the third of the four servant songs found in the book of Isaiah. In this third song, we have a picture of Christ, who will face suffering, but who will be vindicated before His enemies. Mr. Paul Tamras preaches the disciple servant, the obedient servant, and Jesus’ bold determined obedience in the midst of darkness. This message calls all…
Jesus: The Successful Servant
In Isaiah 49:1–6, we read the second of the four servant songs found in the book of Isaiah. In this second song, the servant explains He is called to lead both Israel and the nations. Mr. Paul Tamras preaches the glorious servant, the discouraged servant, and the servant called to restore His people and to serve as the light of the world.
“The Lord called me from the…