Sunday July 13, 2025

Sermon Title: Isaiah's Vision of the Holy God

Series Big Idea: Capturing the urgency and clarity of the prophets’ messages in turbulent times

Sermon Big Idea: God’s glory humbles, cleanses, and sends us out to serve faithfully

Introduction: 

In a moment of great national and personal crisis, Isaiah receives a vision that reorients his entire life around God’s holiness. That same God still meets His people today, revealing Himself, confronting sin, and calling us to surrender.

(Isaiah 6:1-8)

In the year that King Uzziah died, I saw the Lord seated on a high and lofty throne, and the hem of his robe filled the temple. 2 Seraphim were standing above him; they each had six wings: with two they covered their faces, with two they covered their feet, and with two they flew. 3 And one called to another: Holy, holy, holy is the Lord of Armies; his glory fills the whole earth. 4 The foundations of the doorways shook at the sound of their voices, and the temple was filled with smoke. 5 Then I said: Woe is me for I am ruined because I am a man of unclean lips and live among a people of unclean lips, and because my eyes have seen the King, the Lord of Armies. 6 Then one of the seraphim flew to me, and in his hand was a glowing coal that he had taken from the altar with tongs. 7 He touched my mouth with it and said: Now that this has touched your lips, your iniquity is removed and your sin is atoned for. 8 Then I heard the voice of the Lord asking: Who will I send? Who will go for us? I said: Here I am. Send me. 

He Remembered who God is: (6:1-4)

When Isaiah’s world shook, he saw the unshaken reality of God high, exalted, and holy beyond measure. In the face of earthly instability, this vision of God’s glory filled the temple and the prophet’s heart, reminding us that God’s reign is eternal and unchanging.

He Realized what he was: (6:5-7)

Confronted with God’s holiness, Isaiah was undone, deeply aware of his sin and unworthiness in the presence of a holy God. Yet God responded with grace, sending cleansing from the altar and pointing forward to the ultimate sacrifice of Christ for our sin.

He Responded with a willing heart: (6:8)

Forgiven and cleansed, Isaiah hears God’s call and responds not with fear, but with full surrender and availability. The gospel doesn’t just save us, it sends us, and God delights in using those who are ready to follow Him.

Conclusion: 

Isaiah’s vision reminds us that the holy God who cleanses also commissions, and today, that grace continues to invite our surrender. As we observe Communion, we remember the price Jesus paid, the forgiveness He offers, and our own call to say, “Here I am, send me.”

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