Every time I hear this prophecy from Isaiah, I think back to 1972. -- it will come to pass for -- because -- a child is born to us -- a Son is given -- and that will make all the difference -- because of the coming Messiah, all will be made right again -- and we will no longer see darkness or war or crime or violence or sin in our lives All over the world there is pain and anguish – the result of man’s sin. Scripture Reference: Back to Media. Come back tonight at 5:30. theological That is why they will go out to a drunken party, or a dance, or something else, rather than be in church on Christmas Eve and New Year’s Eve. For to us a child is born, to us a son is given, and the government will be on his shoulders.AndhewillbecalledWonderfulCounselor,MightyGod,Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace. “Once in Royal David’s City” (by Cecil F. Alexander, 1818-1895). If you want to write to Dr. Hymers by postal mail, his address is P.O. “To the law and to the testimony: if they speak not according to this word, it is because there is no light in them” (Isaiah 8:20). (“Hark, The Herald Angels Sing” by Charles Wesley, 1707-1788). But Herod didn’t know where the Messiah would be born. SERMON: FOR UNTO US A CHILD IS BORN I. A gift tells us about the one who gives as well as the one who receives. He was “given” to us for a time. The prophesied glorious future would come about by this Child. As beautiful as the Christmas story is, there would be no hope in it if Christ had stayed dead on the Cross. December 25, 2005 Isaiah 9:6 For to us a child is born, to us a son is given, and the government will be on his shoulders. He is coming again He is coming again. Isaiah 9 is the text for this sermon on the glory of the Son born unto us! Veiled in flesh the Godhead see; He was “given.” “Unto us a son is given.” John 3:16 says. But they have a false hope that will not come to pass. 13 Dec 2020. Jesus is now ready to forgive you, but if you neglect Him, someday He will judge you.    Till moons shall wax and wane no more. “The Holy Ghost shall come upon thee, and the power of the Highest shall overshadow thee: therefore also that holy thing which shall be born of thee shall be called the Son of God” (Luke 1:35). Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. Then He went back to Heaven. Every time I hear this prophecy from Isaiah, I think back to 1972. And His name will be called Wonderful, Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace. Isa 7:14 Therefore the LORD HIMSELF shall GIVE YOU A SIGN; Behold, a VIRGIN SHALL CONCEIVE, and BEAR A SON, and shall call HIS NAME IMMANUEL.= “God With Us” Isa 9:6 For unto us a CHILD IS BORN, unto us a son is given: and the government shall be upon Sermons & Downloads. He is not here to give you a tingle in your spine or a quiver in your heart! Isaiah 9:6 (NKJV) “For unto us a Child is born, unto us a Son is given; and the government will be upon His shoulder. You are a sinner in need of pardon. They are “lovers of pleasures more than lovers of God” (II Timothy 3:4). When we consider the greatness of God giving us his Son, we understand three things. He had no human father. Hold fast to that when you struggle to trust God’s promises. In chapter seven the prophet said. Solo Sung Before the Sermon by Mr. Benjamin Kincaid Griffith: But there is one more point. Now God gave Isaiah a further revelation. Second, “And the government shall be upon his shoulder,” They knew “the government shall be upon his shoulder.” But somehow they didn’t comprehend the first part of the text, “For unto us a child is born, unto us a son is given.”. “The government shall be upon his shoulder.” 3. A Child is Born; A Son is Given | Randy Davis | 12/10/17 . The Muslims may think they can overthrow Israel and the nations of the free world. He is thus in his humanity a child born. (END OF SERMON) He came down from Heaven. The Child Born: the Son Given. And His name will be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Eternal Father, Prince of Peace.” For a child will be born to us, a son will be given to us. The Complete Jewish Bible Charles Haddon Spurgeon December 25, 1859 Scripture: Isaiah 9:6 From: New Park Street Pulpit Volume 6. “The government will be on his shoulders. The Bible has persevered through all destruction, persecution, and calamity because it is the Word of God. The virgin born child would grow up to be a deliverer of His people. God sent His only begotten Son down from Heaven. The first sermon in our Christmas series entitled "What Child is This?" “They long for experience – for religious experience which will put all their pieces together into one holy whole.” And if they don’t feel that, they say they aren’t saved. The sermon manuscripts are not copyrighted, so preachers can use them without our permission. A gift tells us about the one who gives as well as the one who receives. In Sermons. Isaiah 9:6 “For a child will be born to us, a son will be given to us, and the government will rest on His shoulders. My grandfather would never have thought he had to feel Jesus! With power and great glory, David Burnette. He sees a king born. He has showed us the way to live; thus, He is our example. Christ the Lord was born of a woman, as the Apostle says [see GALATIANS 4:4]. Please click here to learn how you can make a monthly donation to help us in this great work of preaching the Gospel to the whole world. You can write to Dr. Hymers in any language, but write in English Micah told us that Jesus the Messiah would be born in Bethlehem. for the living to the dead? But your generation thinks it has to feel Him or He isn’t real! Christmas: A Child Is Born, A Son Is Given. “He is not here: for he is risen, as he said.”. Our generation is called “post-modern.” Before there was a generation that was “modern.” They thought that they had to understand something with their minds to believe it. The zeal of the Lord of hosts will perform this” (Isaiah 9:6-7). from our church, are copyrighted and can only be used by permission. “Unto us a son is given.” 3) He is born heir apparent. But the prophet told them. Service Type: Sunday morning. "Unto us a Child is born." 2018 Doctrinal Survey • Sermon • Submitted 2 years ago • Presented 2 years ago • 42:18. For religious experience. We’re going to have our Christmas banquet! First, “Unto us a child is born, unto us a son is given.”. and preached by Mr. John Samuel Cagan Judah’s wicked King Ahaz was on the throne. --Southside Baptist Church in Gallatin, TN. It was a lowly birth, a very poor place for a baby to be born.    Does his successive journeys run; Yet across the centuries comes the voice of the prophet Isaiah. But He was more than that. The Christ child would be born in Bethlehem. Christmas: A Child Is Born, A Son Is Given Dec 25, 2020 Series: Christmas.    Jesus, our Emmanuel. Isaiah 9:6b; Matthew 24:30; Luke 19:14; II Timothy 3:4. He was a real flesh and blood baby. Whenever you write to Dr. Hymers always tell him what country you live in, or he cannot answer you. YouTube feeds people to our website. Therefore, you cannot trust your feelings. Do you wonder at times if you can trust God and his promises? For to us a child is born, to us a son is given; and the government shall be upon his shoulder, and his name shall be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace. But you can trust the Bible. As a child, He is born, but as a Son He is given. Do not neglect any offers of grace that are given to you. Play rock music, and gather around you talking in “tongues.” You’ll probably “feel” something, but it won’t be Jesus! They were seeking those with demonic “familiar spirits.” They were seeking “wizards that peep and mutter.” They longed for a “religious experience” to prove their religion through their feelings! Amen. I’m saved!” But that isn’t quite right. Yes, Jesus had a human birth. He will save you. And what does the Bible say about Christ? He was also a son – the Son of God! They went to King Herod and asked where He was. Sermons . You can!” Dr. Martyn Lloyd-Jones teaches us in this text from Isaiah 9:6 that we must think more highly of the gift of Christ we are given from the Father. No, unto us, such ungodly sinners, a child is born. He had a real human birth. And he was born of Mary [the virgin]. Isaiah 9:6-7 For unto us a Child is born, unto us a Son is given; and the government will be upon His shoulder. --Southside Baptist Church in Gallatin, TN. No, unto us, such ungodly sinners, a child is born. But God told Isaiah that they would not come. Do not reject the Son who was given for you. And he will be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace.” Isaiah 9:6-7 That’s all of the verse I have time to speak on this morning. God did not give us his gift because we were good. Christmas tells you, “Yes! He called in his scribes. People know that Christ was born as a baby in Bethlehem. Samaria and Syria joined together to invade Judah. missionaries throughout the world, especially the Third World, where there are few if any Before He was born the angel Gabriel spoke to Mary and said. Join us as we reflect on the generosity displayed in the gift of Jesus and hear a powerful testimony of God's redemption and love. To us a child is born, to us a son is given; and the government shall be upon his shoulder, and his name shall be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace. He is as truly-born, as certainly a child, as any other man that ever lived upon the face of the earth. The purpose of this website is to provide free sermon manuscripts and sermon videos to pastors and missionaries throughout the world, especially the Third World, where there are few if any theological seminaries or Bible schools. Get the picture? Dan Coggins. "Unto us a Child is born." Isaiah 9:6 is a prophecy about a future child who would bear the government on his shoulders and be called by titles that could only rightfully be attributed to God: “For to us a child is born, to us a son is given, and the government will be on his shoulders. … Passage: Isaiah 9:6. And His name will be called Wonderful, Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace. Of the greatness of his government and peace there will be no end. Today it is the other way around. These sermon manuscripts and videos now go out to about 1,500,000 computers in over 221 countries every year at www.sermonsfortheworld.com. That was the year we had this big community-wide Easter sunrise service in Prosper, Texas. God was His Father. Yet what makes this gift even more fantastic is that is was given “unto us.” This precious gift was not reserved for a people that loved and honored God as he deserves to be loved and honored. Bible > Sermons > Isaiah 9:6-7. But there is more. These sermon manuscripts are not copyrighted. She said, “They wish and they want, they long – these young people. “They shall see the Son of man coming in the clouds of heaven with power and great glory” (Matthew 24:30). Website. Isaiah 9:6 “For a child will be born to us, a son will be given to us, and the government will rest on His shoulders. (“Jesus Shall Reign” by Isaac Watts, D.D., 1674-1748). “And the government shall be upon his shoulder…Of the increase of his government and peace there shall be no end, upon the throne of David, and upon his kingdom, to order it, and to establish it with judgment and with justice from henceforth even for ever. But if your sins have not been forgiven, you are not ready for Christ’s kingdom. Don't forget to SUBSCRIBE to Grow in Grace! Indeed, a child is born, but the text also states that a Son is given. And that is exactly what happened. Yes, Christ is coming to establish His Kingdom on this earth for one thousand years! “And when they shall say unto you, Seek unto them that have familiar spirits, and unto wizards that peep, and that mutter: should not a people seek unto their God? Featuring a sermon puts it on the front page of the site and is the most effective way to bring this sermon to the attention of thousands including all mobile platforms + newsletter. Sermons. I suppose they think that’s what the old-time people got in revivals. He said the Messiah would lead the nation into joy and prosperity. (ESV) Read more Do you ever doubt or forget your experiences of God? I. This is part 1 of a Bible Study Series entitled 'The Wonder Of His Name', meditating on the word of Isaiah 9:6. That was the year we had this big community-wide Easter sunrise service in Prosper, Texas. Series: The Book of Immanuel. DONATE AND DOWNLOAD. That pretty well describes some young people I counsel. Dr. Martyn Lloyd-Jones teaches us in this text from Isaiah 9:6 that we must think more highly of the gift of Christ we are given from the Father. He had no human father. Hundreds of others watch the videos on YouTube, but they soon leave YouTube and come to our website. Jesus came as both – a child and a son. The text says, “unto us a son is given.” Christ was “given” to the world. “Once in Royal David’s City” (by Cecil F. Alexander, 1818-1895). Barry Minsky Child is Born, Son is Given That [such] a son would be born was to be a sign—as even the Jews believe. I was in seminary at the time and serving as student pastor of the Prosper Methodist Church. When Jesus was born, wise men came from the East seeking Him. This audio sermon and transcript is entitled 'A Child Born And A Son Given', and is from the ministry of David Legge, a Christian preacher and Bible teacher from Belfast, Northern Ireland. Such a marvelous, unspeakable gift. made with Faithlife Proclaim. Hark! J. Bannerman, D. D. Isaiah 9:6-7 For to us a child is born, to us a son is given: and the government shall be on his shoulder: and his name shall be called Wonderful… I. Please click here to learn how you can make a monthly donation to help us in this great work of preaching the Gospel to the whole world. Second, we must be in very great need if we are given so costly a gift. He will save you. I. His kingdom spread from shore to shore, For a child is born to us, a son is given to us. He said. The Scofield headline above verse one says it all. He allowed Himself to be nailed to a cross to pay the penalty for man’s sin. at www.sermonsfortheworld.com. Unto us, a people so utterly without merit, a Son is given. Lord’s Day Morning, December 24, 2017. But wait, there is something more I want to say. The government will rest on his shoulders. He was also a son – the Son of God! Christmas is the guarantee that we can trust God’s goodness. And now He is gone, back up into Heaven. He came down from Heaven, from outside of the world. But it won’t be Jesus! For unto us a child is born, unto us a son is given, and the government will be upon His shoulders. They do not want Christ to be their Lord and King. Light candles. Isaiah 9:6 (CEBA) A child is born to us, a son is given to us, and authority will be on his shoulders. Preached in Quabbin Valley on 12/11/11. However, all of Dr. Hymers’ video messages, and all other sermons on video And His name will be called Wonderful, Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace. For unto us a child is born, unto us a son is given, and the government will be upon His shoulders. 12/13/2020 “For a child is born to us, A son is given to us. This is part 1 of a Bible Study Series entitled 'The Wonder Of His Name', meditating on the word of Isaiah 9:6. He is as truly-born, as certainly a child, as any other man that ever lived upon the face of the earth. J. Bannerman, D. D. Isaiah 9:6-7 For to us a child is born, to us a son is given: and the government shall be on his shoulder: and his name shall be called Wonderful… I. Bible > Sermons > Isaiah 9:6-7. That is a deep thought for our generation. The Old Testament features hundreds of prophecies about Jesus’ life, his death, and how he rose from the grave. You may telephone him at (818)352-0452. Matthew 28:6; Isaiah 8:19-20. But, no matter what they do, I am asking you to trust Jesus and give Him your life. Jesus came out of Heaven. “The Lord himself shall give you a sign; Behold, a virgin shall conceive, and bear a son, and shall call his name Immanuel” (Isaiah 7:14). 6 For unto us a Child is born, Unto us a Son is given; And the government will be upon His shoulder. They studied the Old Testament Scriptures night and day. Name *. You cannot be ready for the Son of God’s return without having your sins washed in the Blood that He shed for you on the Cross. Only trust Him now. “For unto us a child is born, unto us a son is given: and the government shall be upon his shoulder...” (Isaiah 9:6). “A divine child is Israel’s only hope.” Our text puts it this way. The king and his people were afraid. I’m thinking of a book by Dr. David F. Wells, Above All Earthly Powers: Christ in a Postmodern World (Eerdmans, 2005). The Bible has survived the rise and fall of civilizations. Sunday Sermon. We will walk through the Christmas Story and look the Mary and Joseph, the shepherds, the angels, Simeon the Priest and Anna the Widow. He was also a son – the Son of God! In addition to the MLJ Trust’s collection of 1,600 of these sermons in audio format, most of these great sermon series are available in book form (including a 14 volume collection of the Romans sermons), as are other series such as "Spiritual Depression", "Studies in the Sermon on the Mount" and "Great Biblical Doctrines". Dr. Hymers’ e-mail is at rlhymersjr@sbcglobal.net (click here). THE PROMISED SAVIOUR IS DESCRIBED IN HIS HUMAN NATURE. Sermons. They understand dimly that “unto us a child is born, unto us a son is given.” But they do not know that Christ is Lord. They knew that the Messiah would reign as a king. When we consider the greatness of God giving us his Son, we understand three things. The purpose of this website is to provide free sermon manuscripts and sermon videos to pastors and On December 24, 2020. This audio sermon and transcript is entitled 'A Child Born And A Son Given', and is from the ministry of David Legge, a Christian preacher and Bible teacher from Belfast, Northern Ireland. (“He is Coming Again” by Mabel Johnston Camp, 1871-1937). He is thus in his humanity a child born. The government will rest on His shoulders. Preacher: James Allan. He said the Messiah would come as a child. Our FAQ * Send a MessageEmail: info@mljtrust.org, Site designed and developed by Five Q© 2012 MLJ Trust, Enter the Bible passage (e.g., John 3), keyword (e.g., Jesus, prophet, etc.) A mighty foe would be defeated by a little child. If these sermons bless you send an e-mail to Dr. Hymers and tell him, but always include what country you are writing from. And he will be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace. God’s promises were being fulfilled. And He will be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace. He will save you now.” Amen. Of the increase of his government and peace there shall be no end, upon the throne of David, and upon his kingdom, to order it, and to establish it with judgment and with justice from henceforth even for ever. Those who have Jesus for their Saviour and Lord now will be ready when He comes again. Sermons; Seeking to See; News and Events. He points fallen mankind to “Israel’s only hope.” And that hope, the only hope, is the Lord Jesus Christ. permission. Paul also observes, “concerning his Son, f who was descended from David according to the flesh 4 and h was declared to be the Son of God i in power according to the Spirit of holiness by his resurrection from … “For unto us a child is born, unto us a son is given: and the government shall be upon his shoulder…” (Isaiah 9:6). Listen as I read it. Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. The prophet Micah foretold His birth over 700 years before it happened. He will be a Counselor. Name *. the herald angels sing, Dr. Wells quoted Edna Hong, who described your generation. Sign up to receive regular emails from MLJ Trust, Questions? Our passage is Isaiah 9:6-7 and we look at the fact that Jesus was a Child born and a Son given to us. Jesus the child is born to redeem mankind from the curse of sin. After He rose from the dead, He went back to Heaven. 6 For unto us a child is born, unto us a son is given, and the government will be upon His shoulders. The scribes immediately told King Herod the prophecy of Micah. 7 Of the increase of His government and peace there will be no end. He “gave” His Son to mankind. When Isaiah wrote this prophecy his people were at war. He rose from the dead and ascended back to Heaven. II. Today Isaiah’s message comes to a world still ravaged by war. First, we must make much of God and not only Christ; the giver is as great as the gift. It will be your own jangled nerves. To Us A Son Is Given. When we consider the birth of Jesus, it’s a divine mystery how that little bitty, normal-looking child was actually God manifest in the flesh – both the Son of man and the Son of God. But our generation is “post-modern.” You have to “feel” something to know it is real. Yes, He was “given” to us to die for our sins. Consider these two words: “born” and “given.” A son, given; a child, born! They shouted, “Hallelujah! They may think they can stamp out Christianity. They’ll turn the lights down. But the text divides naturally into two parts. The government will rest on his shoulders. Isaiah said, “Look at the Bible, not at weird emotions and inner feelings!” The Bible has survived the scrutiny over thousands of years. The Bible has a strength of authority that your feelings do not have. DOWNLOAD . This little Child was the Promised Messiah given to mankind by a loving God. 2. Isaiah 9:6,7 says, “For unto us a Child is born, unto us a Son is given, and the government shall be on His shoulder; and His name shall be called Wonderful, Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace. In one of the most studied and celebrated Bible passages at Christmas, Isaiah announces the arrival of a child: To us a child is born, to us a son is given; and the government shall be upon his shoulder, and his name shall be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of …