Sermon Outline: The Root of Jesse: Hope and Salvation

Isaiah 11–12 | Pastor Tom Zimbelman

1. Shoot of Hope (Isaiah 11:1–5)

A Branch from a dead stump—Jesus, the Son of David and the Son of God.

He fulfills the sevenfold Spirit of God.

His Word judges in righteousness and truth.

He came as a Nazarene—approachable, humble, divine.

2. Picture of Peace (Isaiah 11:6–9)

A radically transformed world under Christ’s reign.

Natural enemies live in harmony.

Peace comes when Christ rules over creation.

3. Gathering Grace (Isaiah 11:10–16)

God regathers His people from all corners of the earth.

A new exodus marked by internal transformation.

Jew and Gentile united in Christ.

Jesus reigns with His saints over all nations.

4. Shout of Salvation (Isaiah 12:1–6)

Praise for God's mercy, salvation, and comfort.

Joy from the wells of salvation.

The Holy One of Israel now dwells in our midst.

Scripture Cross References

Matthew 2:23 (NKJV)

“And he came and dwelt in a city called Nazareth, that it might be fulfilled which was spoken by the prophets, ‘He shall be called a Nazarene.’”

2 Corinthians 8:9 (NKJV)

“For you know the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, that though He was rich, yet for your sakes He became poor, that you through His poverty might become rich.”

1 Timothy 6:9–10 (NKJV)

“But those who desire to be rich fall into temptation and a snare, and into many foolish and harmful lusts which drown men in destruction and perdition.

For the love of money is a root of all kinds of evil, for which some have strayed from the faith in their greediness, and pierced themselves through with many sorrows.”

Proverbs 1:7 (NKJV)

“The fear of the Lord is the beginning of knowledge,

But fools despise wisdom and instruction.”

Romans 8:3–4 (NKJV)

“For what the law could not do in that it was weak through the flesh,

God did by sending His own Son in the likeness of sinful flesh, on account of sin:

He condemned sin in the flesh,

that the righteous requirement of the law might be fulfilled in us who do not walk according to the flesh but according to the Spirit.”

Matthew 24:31 (NKJV)

“And He will send His angels with a great sound of a trumpet, and they will gather together His elect from the four winds, from one end of heaven to the other.”

Romans 1:16 (NKJV)

“For I am not ashamed of the gospel of Christ,

for it is the power of God to salvation for everyone who believes,

for the Jew first and also for the Greek.”

Calvary Chapel Waterford

Who’s Tool Are You?

Main Passage: Isaiah 10

1. Warning Against Injustice (Isaiah 10:1–4)

God condemns leaders who oppress the vulnerable.

Injustice is a sign of spiritual rebellion.

God defends His people—but judges hypocrisy.

Today’s corruption echoes Israel’s fall.

2. Wielded by God’s Sovereignty (Isaiah 10:5–11)

Assyria is God’s tool—but doesn’t know it.

God uses the wicked—yet holds them accountable.

Even evil can serve God’s purpose.

Sovereignty does not excuse pride.

3. Warning on Arrogant Assyria (Isaiah 10:12–14)

Assyria boasts in its own power.

Pride leads to downfall.

God will judge their arrogance.

No one is greater than God.

4. Human Might vs. God’s Might (Isaiah 10:15–19)

Can the axe boast over its wielder?

Human strength is nothing without God.

Judgment burns beneath worldly pride.

God is the fire that consumes.

5. Hope Through a Holy Remnant (Isaiah 10:20–34)

God preserves a faithful few.

They depend on Him—not man.

He removes their burden and yoke.

Judgment refines; grace restores.

Scripture Cross References

1 Samuel 2:

Details about the wicked sons of Eli: corrupt priests committing gluttony and sexual sin.

Jeremiah 22-23:

Rebuke of King Jehoiakim for injustice and prophecy of the Branch of Righteousness.

Micah 3:

Prophets, priests, and rulers take bribes and still claim to serve God.

Genesis 50:20:

But as for you, you meant evil against me; but God meant it for good, in order to bring it about as it is this day, to save many people alive.

Ecclesiastes 12:14:

For God will bring every work into judgment, including every secret thing, whether good or evil.

Romans 12:19:

Beloved, do not avenge yourselves, but rather give place to wrath; for it is written, 'Vengeance is Mine, I will repay,' says the Lord.

Psalm 37:28:

For the LORD loves justice, And does not forsake His saints; They are preserved forever, But the descendants of the wicked shall be cut off.

Revelation 20:12:

.. And the dead were judged according to their works, by the things which were written in the books.

Proverbs 21:4:

A haughty look, a proud heart, And the plowing of the wicked are sin.

Psalm 101:5:

Whoever secretly slanders his neighbor, Him I will destroy; The one who has a haughty look and a proud heart, Him I will not endure.

Psalm 18:27:

For You will save the humble people, But will bring down haughty looks.

John 1:9:

That was the true Light which gives light to every man coming into the world.