15 sermons preach from Isaiah 61 in real church libraries — each one transcribed, summarized, and indexed to the verse. Jump to the exact moment a verse is quoted, or open the full sermon.
“The Spirit of the Lord is upon me; he has anointed me to preach freedom to the captives.”
“The Spirit of the Lord is upon me; he has anointed me to preach freedom to the captives.”
Jon Tyson preaches from Galatians 5:1, 13–15 that Christ calls believers to a gospel freedom that frees from condemnation and legalism and frees us to become who God made us to be — a freedom expressed by humble service to others and lived out by walking in the Spirit within Christian community.
“bind up the brokenhearted”
A Women's Sunday message themed 'Anchored, Anointed, and Assigned'—calling believers to anchor their faith in Christ, rely on the Spirit's anointing for restoration and ministry, and embrace their God-given assignments. The sermon used the Shunammite woman's faith (2 Kings), Isaiah 61's mission of comfort, Esther's courage, Titus 2's call to a peculiar people, and Malachi 3's teaching on tithing to urge holiness, evangelism, faithful stewardship, and active service.
“Jesus read at the beginning of His ministry from Isaiah 61:1 in the synagogue.”
Pastor Steve Wilburn's Palm Sunday message "His Plan" (John 11–12) explains how Jesus intentionally delays, demonstrates costly devotion, and receives public praise as part of God's redemptive purpose. Using Lazarus' resurrection, Mary's costly anointing, and the triumphal entry, he shows that God's timing displays glory, true worship costs, and public acclaim can be fleeting. The sermon issues a call to repentance, invites attenders to Good Friday and Easter services, and offers new-believer resources.
“The spirit of the Lord is upon me”
A Sunday message using Joseph's story to teach that God's favor is a gift to be stewarded through seasons of suffering and refinement; trust God, steward your gifts, give as worship, and respond to the gospel.
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“The spirit of the Lord God is upon me...to proclaim the acceptable year of the Lord ... to comfort all that mourn, to give unto them beauty for ashes.”
A Women's Sunday message themed 'Anchored, Anointed, and Assigned'—calling believers to anchor their faith in Christ, rely on the Spirit's anointing for restoration and ministry, and embrace their God-given assignments. The sermon used the Shunammite woman's faith (2 Kings), Isaiah 61's mission of comfort, Esther's courage, Titus 2's call to a peculiar people, and Malachi 3's teaching on tithing to urge holiness, evangelism, faithful stewardship, and active service.
“"The Spirit of the Lord is upon me...to proclaim liberty to the captives...and proclaim the acceptable year of the Lord."”
A sermon calling believers to embody what it truly means to be Christian: not merely a label but a life of radical compassion, justice, forgiveness, and service that makes Jesus visible in the world. The preacher contrasts authentic discipleship with exclusionary nationalism, urges repentance and reliance on grace, and invites the congregation into renewed community mission and welcome.
“"The spirit of the Lord is upon me...anointed me to preach good news to the poor...to proclaim the acceptable year of the Lord," (as read in the synagogue).”
A Reunion Sunday sermon that remembers the congregation's youth mentors and calls worshipers to live with urgency and purpose: recognize life's limits, resist guilty regret, and commit to being about the Father’s business through listening, prayer, service, justice, and faithful stewardship.
“A dangerous sermon proclaims good news to the poor, proclaims liberty to the captives, recovery of sight to the blind, and proclaims the year of the Lord.”
A sermon on the power and purpose of a “dangerous sermon”: preaching and living a message that confronts idols and systemic evil, proclaims the resurrection, and calls Christians to incarnational witness so their lives become the sermon in homes, workplaces, and public life.
“The Spirit of the Lord is upon me, because he anointed me to preach the gospel to the poor... to proclaim the favorable year of the Lord.”
Pastor Steve Wilburn's Palm Sunday message "His Plan" (John 11–12) explains how Jesus intentionally delays, demonstrates costly devotion, and receives public praise as part of God's redemptive purpose. Using Lazarus' resurrection, Mary's costly anointing, and the triumphal entry, he shows that God's timing displays glory, true worship costs, and public acclaim can be fleeting. The sermon issues a call to repentance, invites attenders to Good Friday and Easter services, and offers new-believer resources.
““The Spirit of the Lord is upon me…to preach the gospel to the poor…to proclaim liberty to the captives…to proclaim the acceptable year of the Lord…to comfort those who mourn…give them beauty for ashes…the oil of joy…the garment of praise…and they shall rebuild old ruins.””
Pastor Art frames Palm Sunday as the start of Holy Week and a prophetic, decisive confrontation not against Rome but against spiritual powers. Jesus entered Jerusalem to declare victory over Satan, pour out God's unconditional love, and call people to genuine repentance and salvation — even as the crowd misunderstood and remained spiritually blind.
“we pray that god will give the family beauty for ashes the oil of joy for mourning the garment of praise for the spirit of heaviness”
Homegoing service for Patrick Alexander Small: Psalm reading, musical tributes, family memories, pastoral messages emphasizing resurrection, preparation for death, and a call to salvation.
“there will be trees of righteousness a planting of the Lord that you may be glorified.”
A New Converts Graduation service at Gospel Assembly Church celebrating completion of the 20-lesson new convert program. The service combined worship, testimonies of transformed lives, an overview of the discipleship curriculum, scripture reading (Deuteronomy 8), recognition of teachers, exhortations to persevere and serve, and presentation of certificates.
“that they would have a garment of praise, Lord”
A Sunday service focused on worship, prayer, healing anointing, and the theology of giving. Extended worship set established God's presence and identity in Christ, leaders invited people forward for anointing and prayer for healing and restoration, and an impromptu message encouraged the congregation to view tithes and offerings as seeds sown into 'good ground' that produces kingdom fruit. Service closed with practical invitations to connect through Life Groups, Next Step, a 21-day prayer & fasting initiative, and the Beyond Gala volunteer opportunities.
“To all who mourn in Zion, He will give beauty for ashes, joy instead of mourning, praise instead of despair; they will rebuild the ancient ruins, repairing cities long ago destroyed.”
On Easter Sunday the preacher explains that Jesus' suffering on Good Friday leads to the hope and new life of Resurrection Sunday. He invites listeners to bring their pain and shame to Jesus, accept humility and repentance, find community in the church, and live in the freedom and confidence produced by the Gospel.
“To all who mourn in Zion, He will give beauty for ashes, joy instead of mourning, praise instead of despair. They will rebuild the ancient ruins and inherit a double portion of prosperity and everlasting joy.”
On Easter Sunday the preacher explains that Jesus' suffering on Good Friday leads to the hope and new life of Resurrection Sunday. He invites listeners to bring their pain and shame to Jesus, accept humility and repentance, find community in the church, and live in the freedom and confidence produced by the Gospel.
“In Isaiah 61, it actually talks about those who lived in shame being given a double portion.”
Angela Benjafield begins a new series, 'Tables of Transformation,' using the story of David and Mephibosheth to illustrate how the king's table models Jesus' invitation. The sermon highlights three transformations available at the king's table—acceptance, restoration (identity and inheritance), and relationship—and challenges listeners to identify and remove barriers that keep them from regularly feasting with Jesus. Practical encouragement focuses on choosing the table daily, receiving grace in brokenness, and relying on Jesus for fresh spiritual nourishment rather than stale or secondhand devotion.
Every reference on this page was extracted from the transcript of a real sermon in a public Sermon Mind church library. Quotes reflect each preacher’s own reading of the text.