A Teaching Ministry of
Dr. Robert C. Crowder
The Gospel According to Isaiah
Sermons from Lakeview Baptist Church – The Gospel According to Isaiah
Welcome to our sermon archive, a place where you can listen, learn, and grow through the preaching ministry of Dr. Robert C. Crowder at Lakeview Baptist Church. This page begins with The Gospel According to Isaiah, an ongoing verse-by-verse journey through Isaiah chapters 40–66. In this series, you will discover how the prophet’s words—written more than seven centuries before Christ—point powerfully to the heart of the Gospel. Each week’s message unpacks the rich themes of God’s comfort, His promises to His people, and the hope of redemption through the coming Messiah. New sermons will be added weekly, allowing you to follow along as the series unfolds and continue drawing strength and encouragement from God’s Word.
This opening message sets the stage for a verse-by-verse journey through Isaiah 40–66, often called “the Gospel in the Old Testament.” Dr. Robert C. Crowder explores the historical backdrop, the spiritual state of Israel, and the prophetic vision that points directly to the coming Messiah. It’s an invitation to see Christ in every promise and to understand why these chapters still speak with power and clarity today.
Drawing from Isaiah 40:1–5, this sermon proclaims God’s heart to comfort His people in times of hardship and uncertainty. Dr. Crowder unpacks the meaning of God’s promise to bring restoration, revealing how His Word prepares the way for redemption and hope. This message reminds us that God’s comfort is not temporary relief but the beginning of His eternal plan of salvation.
In Isaiah 40:6–11, the prophet calls God’s people to lift their eyes and see His greatness. Dr. Crowder walks through the certainty of God’s Word, the fleeting nature of human power, and the gentle strength of the Shepherd who gathers His flock. This message invites believers to place their trust in the God whose promises never fail.
From Isaiah 40:12–31, this sermon declares the absolute sovereignty and unmatched power of God. Dr. Crowder contrasts human weakness with divine strength, showing how the everlasting God renews the weary and empowers those who wait on Him. It is a call to find strength in His reign when life feels overwhelming.
Isaiah 41:8–13 offers one of Scripture’s most comforting assurances—God’s presence with His people. Dr. Crowder unpacks this promise in the context of God’s covenant love, urging believers to reject fear and stand firm in faith. This sermon reassures us that the God who calls us His own will never forsake us.
In Isaiah 41:14–16, God speaks to His people in humility and weakness, calling them “worm Jacob” yet promising transformation and victory. Dr. Crowder shows how God lifts the lowly, equips them for His purposes, and turns weakness into strength for His glory. This message encourages the believer to embrace God’s grace as the source of true power.