The Holy One of Israel: Isaiah 6 Sermon

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The Holy One of Israel

Isaiah 6:1-8 | September 28, 2025 | Central Baptist Church

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About This Message

In this message from Isaiah 6:1-8, we explore what happens when we encounter the holiness of God. Isaiah’s vision of the Lord’s throne room came during a time of national uncertainty, revealing that while earthly thrones may sit empty, God’s throne is never vacant. When Isaiah saw God surrounded by angels crying “Holy, holy, holy,” he became painfully aware of his own sinfulness, yet God sent a seraph to touch his lips with a burning coal from the altar, declaring that his guilt was taken away and his sin atoned for. Only after receiving this cleansing grace did Isaiah respond to God’s call with “Here I am! Send me!” This pattern of conviction, cleansing, and commission is the same gospel work Christ accomplished on the cross, freeing us to serve him from the security of already having received his approval.

Message Outline

I. Behold God’s Majestic Holiness (vv. 1-4)

The throne that never sits empty
The holiness that makes angels cover their faces
The response that restores proper awe

II. Confess Our Sinful Unworthiness (v. 5)

Holiness exposes what was already there
The closer you get to God, the more you see your need
We’re part of a fallen world

III. Receive God’s Cleansing and Call (vv. 6-8)

Grace moves toward the unclean
Cleansing comes before calling
Grace transforms terror into willing service

Reflection Questions

When was the last time you felt genuine awe in God’s presence? What would it look like for you to approach worship with a deeper sense of reverence for His holiness?
Isaiah’s encounter with God’s holiness exposed his sin in a way he hadn’t seen before. What might God be revealing to you about your own heart when you honestly examine it in light of His perfection?
Isaiah said “I am a man of unclean lips, and I dwell in the midst of a people of unclean lips.” How has the spiritual pollution of our culture affected your own walk with God, and what steps can you take to guard your heart?
Have you fully received the cleansing that Christ offers through His sacrifice on the cross? If so, how does that reality shape the way you live and serve today?
God asked “Whom shall I send, and who will go for us?” Where might God be calling you to step out in faith and service, whether in your workplace, neighborhood, family, or church?

What to Do Next

This week, set aside 15 minutes to sit quietly with Isaiah 6. Read it slowly. Ask yourself: “What does this passage reveal about God’s character?” Then ask: “What does it reveal about me?” Write down what comes to mind. If you see sin that needs confessing, confess it. If you sense God calling you to something specific, write it down and take one small step of obedience this week.

About Adam

Adam Burton is the pastor of Central Baptist Church in Maysville, Kentucky, and serves as a police chaplain. He’s passionate about helping people build a faith that lasts through practical, gospel-centered teaching.

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