September 20 Companion Sermons
He Has Carried Our Sorrows
Isaiah 53:3–6
Ed Rangel · September 20, 2026 · AM
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Jesus understands our sorrow and bore our sins
We can draw near to God while we are still hurting
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We bring real burdens to worship
The difficult situation may still be waiting when we go home
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Our Savior knows sorrow from experience
We bring our pain to someone who understands
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He was despised and forsaken of men, A man of sorrows and acquainted with grief; And like one from whom men hide their face He was despised, and we did not esteem Him.
Isaiah 53:3 · NASB
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Surely our griefs He Himself bore, And our sorrows He carried; Yet we ourselves esteemed Him stricken, Smitten of God, and afflicted.
Isaiah 53:4 · NASB
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But He was pierced through for our transgressions, He was crushed for our iniquities; The chastening for our well-being fell upon Him, And by His scourging we are healed.
Isaiah 53:5 · NASB
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All of us like sheep have gone astray, Each of us has turned to his own way; But the LORD has caused the iniquity of us all To fall on Him.
Isaiah 53:6 · NASB
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Our Savior Is Acquainted with Grief
Isaiah 53:3
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Being faithful to God does not mean we will never hurt
Jesus obeyed His Father perfectly and knew real sorrow
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Therefore let us draw near with confidence to the throne of grace, so that we may receive mercy and find grace to help in time of need.
Hebrews 4:16 · NASB
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When I am afraid, I will put my trust in You.
Psalm 56:3 · NASB
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You have taken account of my wanderings; Put my tears in Your bottle. Are they not in Your book?
Psalm 56:8 · NASB
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You do not have to stop crying before you can pray in faith
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Rejoice with those who rejoice, and weep with those who weep.
Romans 12:15 · NASB
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We urge you, brethren, admonish the unruly, encourage the fainthearted, help the weak, be patient with everyone.
1 Thessalonians 5:14 · NASB
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But God, who comforts the depressed, comforted us by the coming of Titus;
2 Corinthians 7:6 · NASB
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He Bore the Sins We Could Not Remove
Isaiah 53:4–5
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This was to fulfill what was spoken through Isaiah the prophet: "HE HIMSELF TOOK OUR INFIRMITIES AND CARRIED AWAY OUR DISEASES."
Matthew 8:17 · NASB
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At the cross, Jesus dealt with our guilt before God
We cannot erase our sins by suffering enough ourselves
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and He Himself bore our sins in His body on the cross, so that we might die to sin and live to righteousness; for by His wounds you were healed.
1 Peter 2:24 · NASB
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The trial itself is not proof of personal wrongdoing
Christ offers comfort in suffering and forgiveness for sin
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Christ’s sacrifice provides forgiveness and reconciliation with God
Isaiah 53 does not promise immediate recovery from every illness
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The Shepherd Receives People Who Have Wandered
Isaiah 53:6
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Each of us has gone our own way
An honest confession begins with our own sins
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Our unanswered questions do not undo Christ’s act of love
The Son of God gave Himself for sinners
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For you were continually straying like sheep, but now you have returned to the Shepherd and Guardian of your souls.
1 Peter 2:25 · NASB
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We know love by this, that He laid down His life for us; and we ought to lay down our lives for the brethren.
1 John 3:16 · NASB
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But whoever has the world's goods, and sees his brother in need and closes his heart against him, how does the love of God abide in him?
1 John 3:17 · NASB
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Little children, let us not love with word or with tongue, but in deed and truth.
1 John 3:18 · NASB
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Love begins with the person and the need before us
A meal, a ride, or a listening ear can relieve a burden
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Pray with them and keep praying for them
Prayer is real help
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Therefore, confess your sins to one another, and pray for one another so that you may be healed. The effective prayer of a righteous man can accomplish much.
James 5:16 · NASB
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Listen long enough to learn what would help
Give them room to tell you as much as they choose
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Respect their privacy
Ask what they want shared before passing a request to others
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Offer a specific kindness and follow through
Ask whether a meal, a ride, or groceries would help
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Keep caring after the first wave of concern passes
Agree on a suitable time to check back
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Let someone know how to come alongside you
You can name a need without sharing every detail
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Feeling alone does not mean there is no one beside you
God reassured Elijah and sent him onward to work that included Elisha
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Choose one trustworthy Christian and share one need
There are times to give strength and times to receive it
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Our Savior understands sorrow
His worth was never diminished by His suffering
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Christ bore our sins and provided peace with God
His love calls us to pray and give practical help
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Come to the Savior who bore our sins
Believe that Jesus is the Christ, the Son of God
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And Peter said to them, "Repent, and let each of you be baptized in the name of Jesus Christ for the forgiveness of your sins; and you shall receive the gift of the Holy Spirit.
Acts 2:38 · NASB
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Rise to live faithfully under His care
His sacrifice is the reason forgiveness is available
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Return to Christ and receive the help you need
You can begin privately with one trusted Christian
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Come to the Savior who knows your grief
Isaiah 53:3–6
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