The Servant & The Conqueror - Isaiah 42:1-9

(Part of the series: A New Understanding of Everything)

What does victory look like in God’s kingdom? It doesn’t look like shouting in the streets or crushing enemies underfoot. In Isaiah 42 and Matthew 12, we meet a Servant who conquers with gentleness—restoring the broken, freeing the oppressed, and establishing justice to the ends of the earth.

In this message, we explore:

1️⃣ A New Old Way to Conquer

2️⃣ The Servant and His Conquest

3️⃣ Healed Hands for Conquering

Jesus, the true Servant, destroys his enemies not by force—but by turning them into sons and daughters. His justice reaches the coastlands, and we are invited to join the mission. If we’re close enough to the action, we’ll see it happen.

👣 Come discover the beauty of a kingdom built on restoration, not domination.

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Scripture: Isaiah 40:1-11

Preacher: Ryan Carver

“The Way of the Wilderness” (Isaiah 40:1–11)

When life feels like a wilderness—dry, disorienting, and filled with hardship—where is God? In this message, we explore Isaiah 40’s powerful promise to a people in exile: “Comfort, comfort my people.”

Through vivid imagery and prophetic hope, Isaiah reveals a God who doesn’t just rule with power—He reigns with gentleness. He comes not to crush, but to gather. Not to destroy, but to restore.

We’ll see how this passage connects to John the Baptist, the ministry of Jesus, and our own journey from brokenness to restoration. This is a message for anyone who’s tired, waiting, or wondering if God has forgotten them. He hasn’t. He’s preparing the way—even in the wilderness.

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Scripture: Isaiah 35

Preacher: Jerry Cisar

What if the way back to Eden isn't behind us—but ahead of us? We’ll explore Isaiah 35—a vision of deserts blooming, sorrow fleeing, and a weary people walking a holy path home. It’s a chapter full of hope for those who feel stuck in a spiritual wilderness. Isaiah doesn’t point us backward to a mythical golden age. He calls us to look forward—to a transformed world and a healing God who meets us in the most unlikely places. Through feeble hands, fearful hearts, and barren land, God reveals His glory and leads us home. In Jesus, the way through the wilderness is not just survivable—it’s redemptive. He doesn't bypass the dry places. He brings Eden there. Come be reminded that God’s greatest work often happens where we least expect it. And as we gather, remember we come to Mt. Zion (Heb. 12:22) and we “will enter Zion with singing; everlasting joy will crown their heads.” (Isaiah 35:10)

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