Sunday Sermon Outline

“NEVERTHELESS, A LIGHT HAS SHINED” – Isaiah 9

I. A Divine Interruption: The Promise of Light

Darkness leads to Judgement, “Nevertheless…” God interrupts with grace

Christ, the Light, would shine in Galilee, the land first judged

II. Peace, Joy, and the Breaking of Burdens

From starvation to harvest, from defeat to spoil

The yoke of oppression is broken by Christ

III. The Person of the Son of God

Fully God, fully Man; eternally existent

He is Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace

IV. The Perils of Pride and Rejection

Israel’s response: “We’ll rebuild” instead of repent

Judgment increases as pride deepens

V. The Purifying Fire of Christ

Sin spreads like wildfire—until God prunes to a stump

Jesus defeats darkness, destroys the enemy’s tools, and brings peace

Conclusion

Judgment was deserved. Grace was not.

Christ took our judgment, offering Light and Life

Scripture References (Outside Isaiah 9)

Matthew 4:13–16 – He came and dwelt in Capernaum, which is by the sea, in the regions of Zebulun and Naphtali, that it might be fulfilled which was spoken by Isaiah the prophet, saying: “The land of Zebulun and the land of Naphtali, By the way of the sea, beyond the Jordan, Galilee of the Gentiles: The people who sat in darkness have seen a great light, And upon those who sat in the region and shadow of death Light has dawned.”

John 10:10 – The thief does not come except to steal, and to kill, and to destroy. I have come that they may have life, and that they may have it more abundantly.

Luke 6:38 – Give, and it will be given to you: good measure, pressed down, shaken together, and running over will be put into your bosom. For with the same measure that you use, it will be measured back to you.

Acts 26:18 – ...to open their eyes, in order to turn them from darkness to light, and from the power of Satan to God, that they may receive forgiveness of sins and an inheritance among those who are sanctified by faith in Me.

2 Corinthians 5:21 – For He made Him who knew no sin to be sin for us, that we might become the righteousness of God in Him.

Philippians 4:7 – and the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus.

2 Thessalonians 3:16 – Now may the Lord of peace Himself give you peace always in every way. The Lord be with you all.

Psalm 141:5 – Let the righteous strike me; It shall be a kindness. And let him rebuke me; It shall be as excellent oil; Let my head not refuse it.

Romans 2:21 – You, therefore, who teach another, do you not teach yourself? You who preach that a man should not steal, do you steal?

Matthew 7:1–5 –...First remove the plank from your own eye, and then you will see clearly to remove the speck from your brother’s eye...