SERMON SEEDS ARCHIVES
ISAIAH
(Topical and Old Testament Christmas Outlines)
Through no fault of our own, about 5 years of Sermon Seeds was deleted from the Website of the First Baptist Church.
We decided that it was time to begin archiving them in a different way.
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ISAIAH 1:16-20 – REVIVAL’S CALL!
CALL TO REMOVAL (OF DIRT)
Isaiah 1:16 - Wash you, make you clean; put away the evil of your doings from before mine eyes; cease to do evil;
CALL TO RIGHTEOUSNESS
Isaiah 1:17 - Learn to do well; seek judgment, relieve the oppressed, judge the fatherless, plead for the widow.
CALL TO REASON – Vss. 18-20
Isaiah 1:18-20 - Come now, and let us reason together, saith the Lord: though your sins be as scarlet, they shall be as white as snow; though they be red like crimson, they shall be as wool. [19] If ye be willing and obedient, ye shall eat the good of the land: [20] But if ye refuse and rebel, ye shall be devoured with the sword: for the mouth of the Lord hath spoken it.
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ISAIAH SPEAKS OF JESUS
JESUS WAS BORN OF A VIRGIN – Isaiah 7:14-16
Matthew 1:18-23
JESUS WAS BORN A SON – Isaiah 9:6
John 1:1-2, 14, 1 John 4:1-10
JESUS WAS BORN TO PREACH – Isaiah 61:1-3
Luke 4:15-21
JESUS WAS BORN TO DIE – Isaiah 53:1-6
2 Corinthians 5:21
JESUS WAS BORN TO RISE AGAIN – Isaiah 53:10
1 Corinthians 15:3-4
JESUS WAS BORN TO RULE - 11:3-10
Luke 1:31-33
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ISAIAH 6:21-8 – A FRESH LOOK
A "fresh look" is usually something which helps, encourages, and refreshes our hearts. It is a new way of looking at something which we have never seen before.
There was prophet, a man of God in the Bible, who, one day, received a fresh look. He had been serving God, and was a saved man. But God gave him a vision which gave this prophet that FRESH LOOK. The prophet's name is Isaiah. His story is found in Isaiah 6:1-8.
Perhaps you need the same fresh look which Isaiah received. Perhaps you have been spinning your spiritual wheels lately, and need to get back on track. If it is true of you, we trust God will help you this morning. It is our prayer that you will receive a fresh look.
However, you cannot get a fresh look unless you have had the first look.
The first look that realizes that you are a sinner. Isaiah 64:6
The first look that realizes that Jesus died for your sins, was buried, and rose again.
1 Corinthians 15:3-4
The first look is the look which calls on the Lord Jesus as your Savior, in faith, believing on Him alone for forgiveness and eternal life. Romans 10:13
A FRESH LOOK IN THE FACE OF TRAGEDY Vs. 1
A FRESH LOOK AT THE GLORY OF GOD Vss. 1
Isaiah says, ‑"I SAW THE LORD" - It is our natural habit to see people.
But Isaiah got his fresh look by seeing the Lord.
WHO IS THE LORD HERE?
The apostle John in John 12:37-41 tells us that the Lord is the Lord Jesus Christ.
"SITTING UPON A THRONE" - a truth to remember.
Jesus is King. The word "throne" is synonymous with kingship.
My friend, Jesus Christ is still on the throne.
He is still in charge.
He still hears and answers prayer.
"HIGH AND LIFTED UP" - Where is the Lord Jesus?
He is high above everything and everybody.
Where is the Lord Jesus? Lifted up! More important, more prominent, more worthy than anything or anybody!
"AND HIS TRAIN FILLED THE TEMPLE" - Isaiah may have been in the earthly temple. But, I believe that his vision was of the heavenly temple. I believe Isaiah was receiving a vision of heaven!
The "train" here has nothing to do with railroad tracks. It refers to the hem or fringe of his garment.
Psalm 104:1-2 tell us his garment is light.
Bless the Lord, O my soul. O Lord my God, thou art very great; thou art clothed with honour and majesty. [2] Who coverest thyself with light as with a garment: who stretchest out the heavens like a curtain:
Vs. 2 - Seraphim means "burning ones".
Seraphim are angelic beings which seem to be guarding the holiness of God.
There is a definite lesson to learn from them, as they appear before the Lord.
Six wings - Two covered the face - reverence.
Two covered the feet - humility.
Two made them fly - service.
Twice as much effort is given to submission and humility than is given to service.
Twice as much effort is given to worship than to service.
Vs. 3 - The seraphim remind us that God is holy.
He is separated from sin.
He is separated unto righteousness.
Vs. 4 - The room's foundations shook at the worship of the Lord. This suggested the awesome presence and power of God.
The temple began to fill with smoke.
In Israel's history, smoke was a symbol of the presence of God.
Isaiah was struck with the fact that he was literally before the Lord in all his glory!
ISAIAH HAD A FRESH LOOK AT SELF Vs. 5
A FRESH LOOK AT FORGIVENESS Vss. 6-7
The Lord cleanses us as we confess our sins. 1 John 1:9, Psalm 32:5
A FRESH LOOK AT RESPONSIBILITY Vs. 8
Notice that when God asks, "WHO SHALL I SEND?" that no seraph, no cherub, no angel responds.
Why?
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ISAIAH 9:6 – THE MESSIAH
Introduction - "For unto us a son is born, unto us a son is given: and the government shall be upon his shoulder; and his name shall be called.."
"Wonderful" – HIS PERSONALITY
"Counselor" – HIS PROFESSION (JOB)
“Mighty God” – HIS POWER
"Everlasting Father" (Means "Father of eternity") – HIS PERMANENCE
"Prince of peace" – HIS PREEMINENCE
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ISAIAH 41:10 – FEAR NOT!
At one time or another, most of us have been gripped with fear.
We have been afraid that things which happened in the past can hurt is in the present.
We have been afraid of what people think.
We have been afraid of what people would do.
We have been afraid of the future.
We have been afraid of circumstances.
We have been afraid of ourselves.
We have been afraid of any number of things.
One of the forms fear takes is that of worry. When we are afraid of something, we worry over it. As we continually worry, we make life miserable for ourselves, and for those who have to listen to us worry!
The ironic thing about our fears is God doesn't want us to fear, as long as we fear Him!
Luke 12:4-5 - "And I say unto you my friends, be not afraid of them that kill the body, and after that have no more that they can do. But I will forewarn you whom ye shall fear: Fear him, which after he hath killed hath power to cast into hell; yea, I say unto you, fear him."
We fear God when we trust Christ as our Savior from sin (Isaiah 53:5-6, Romans 5:1). When we fear God, we need not fear anything or anybody.
God is originally speaking to Israel here, but I believe that this verse is applicable to all born again Christians.
Notice please that God tells us not to fear. This is a command. When we fear things God tells us not to fear, we are disobeying God!
What I like about the passage before us this morning is that this verse tells us why we shouldn't fear. And these reasons are centered on God! In telling us not to fear, Isaiah is telling us something about God. In fact there are five things which we learn about our God here which should help keep us from living in fear and worry. In this passage we learn:
OUR GOD IS PRESENT - "Fear thou not; for I am with thee:"
OUR GOD IS PERSONAL - "be not dismayed; for I am thy God:"
OUR GOD IS POWERFUL - "I will strengthen thee;"
OUR GOD IS PRACTICAL - "yea, I will help thee;"
OUR GOD IS PERMANENT - "yea, I will uphold thee with the right
hand of my righteousness.
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