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Blessed Broken Given - Your Life As Bread Premium Sermon

Contributed by PRO Premium on Oct 9, 2023

This sermon introduction uses the metaphor of bread, a common and ordinary staple in every culture, to represent our ordinary lives and daily routines.

Is there anything more ordinary than bread? Everywhere you go in the world, there is some version of bread. The French have baguettes and croissants; Latin countries have tortillas; Indians have naan; Chinese cultures have doughy buns. And Americans have sliced white bread. It is the building block ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:10-12, Luke 9:13-17

Topics: Ordinary Life, Spiritual Metaphors, Daily Devotion

Sermon Series: Blessed Broken Given

How The Holy Spirit Helps Us Successfully Perform Multiple Tasks

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

1. The Holy Spirit equips us to perform many tasks as we follow the example of our multidimensional Christ.

1. The Holy Spirit equips us to perform many tasks as we follow the example of our multidimensional Christ. Jesus served people in the capacity of a teacher, shepherd, preacher, evangelist, priest, friend, apostle, advocate, model, mentor, disciple-maker, manager, guardian, ambassador, mediator, ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 13:7

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Jet Tour Through 1 Thessalonians Series

Contributed by Travis Moore on Oct 31, 2000

Introduction to 1 Thessalonians

1 THESSALONIANS - Reunion INTRODUCTION: 1 Thessalonians was the 2nd Epistle written by Paul. Thessalonica was the site of one of Paul’s most successful ministries. Having stayed there less than one month (Acts 17:2), he remarkably established a Church that was doctrinally strong and faithful ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

230 - Choose To Lose Series

Contributed by Joel Vicente on Aug 24, 2002

A great paradox in the Christian walk is the more we lose, the more God wins.

Sermon Study 230 – CHOOSE TO LOSE (1) CHOSE TO LOSE – YOU WILL FIND Mat 10:39 Whoever finds his life will lose it, and whoever loses his life for my sake will find it. ILLUST: One evening a woman was driving home when she noticed a huge truck behind her that was driving uncomfortably close. She ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 10:39

Denomination: Baptist

How God Closes One Door And Opens Another

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Jun 12, 2001

God guides us by using closed doors and opens doors if we are willing to submit to His total control

How God Closes One Door and Opens Another (Acts 16:6-18) Illustration:Sir Alexander Mackenzie is a Canadian hero. An early fur trader and explorer, he accomplished a magnificent feat when he led an expedition across Canada from Fort Chippewyan on Lake Athabasca to the Pacific Ocean. His incredible ...read more

Scripture: Acts 16:6-18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Never Give Up Seeking Breakthrough

Contributed by Ian Johnson on Apr 21, 2004

Every advancement in the way people live has come about because someone saw what could be and was no longer willing to accept what is!

NEVER GIVE UP SEEKING THE BREAKTHROUGH Pastor Ian Johnson Papatoetoe Elim Church 20:04:2004 Every advancement in the way people live has come about because someone saw what could be and was no longer willing to accept what is! All Inventions All breakthroughs in science All social change Came ...read more

Scripture: Acts 11:23

Denomination: Pentecostal

Dispelling Discouragement

Contributed by Billy Ricks on Jan 9, 2005

Losing Heart today is easy. What is loosing heart, we today know it better as discouragement. Jesus speaks some things to us to despell discrouagement. Jesus speaks peace, Jesus speaks encouragement, Jesus speaks triuph.

Losing heart in today’s world can be easy. We know losing heart better as discouragement. Discouragement often will come from listening to someone else’s wrong view of reality. Discouragement can also be brought on by ourself. Discouragement is like a disease that can infest our lives. The ...read more

Scripture: John 16:33

Denomination: Baptist

The Radical Resurrection

Contributed by Michael Vosbrink on Apr 16, 2007

The resurrection of Jesus Christ radically affects the world

Statistically, 3 out of 4 adults in the US believe in the physical resurrection of Jesus Christ, according to a study conducted by the Center for Missional Research, NAMB. The issue, then, is not the fact of proving to you that Jesus died and rose from the dead; rather, what difference does that ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:1-12

Starting Down The Thessalonian Thoroughfare Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Jun 4, 2007

An ideal church is made up of Christians who sense no constraint to follow the crowd and are eager to learn and obey God’s Word.

Starting Down the Thessalonian Thoroughfare (I Thessalonians 1:1, Acts 17:1-12) 1.) Author: Paul (with Silas and Timothy) Original language: Greek Date written: 51A.D. Written from Corinth, where Silas and Timothy had rejoined Paul after checking up on the Thessalonian church. "This is a letter ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 1:1

Denomination: Independent/Bible

A Whale Of A Thanksgiving

Contributed by Jimmy Chapman on Nov 19, 2009

A most unusual place to give thanks

A WHALE OF A THANKSGIVING Jonah 2:1-9 Within two days, millions of people in this country will celebrate the Thanksgiving holiday. However, Thanksgiving has become less and less about gratitude and more and more about gluttony. Thanksgiving has become a day where prayer and praise have been ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 2:1-9

Denomination: Baptist

Cross Examination

Contributed by Don Jones on Apr 6, 2009

Jesus acts on the cross are examined. He did for us what we couldn’t do for ourselves.

Cross Examination Mark 15:21-39 Introduction It was time for Jesus to be crucified. He had been beaten with fists, had his hair pulled out, He had been flogged to the point of death. He was a mass of bleeding, raw and opened flesh. It is a miracle that He is still able to carry His ...read more

Scripture: Mark 15:21-39

Denomination: Baptist

The Aroma Of Christ

Contributed by Allen Joseph on Jul 28, 2006

This sermon is actually preached in a graduation service and it talks about the dignity and speciality of being a minister

AROMA OF CHRIST The theme for this year is “Aroma of Christ” and the text is taken from II Cor.2:15. Let me read it for you. “For we are the Aroma of Christ for those who are being saved and those who are perishing.” Paul is known for his dramatical usages and the play of words. He says we are ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 2:15-16

Denomination: Pentecostal

Broken Up Over Broken Walls?

Contributed by Jay Patton on May 16, 2002

This is the first in a series through the book of Nehemiah. It is both an introduction to Nehemiah and a sermon on developing a heart that mirrors the heart of God.

INTRO: Rock in the road/ Edmund Burke quote READ SCRIPTURE/PRAY Background: Divided Kingdom, Evil rulers, prophets warnings, 722 BC Assyrians raid Israel (North), 605 Nebby invades Judah (south) as prophesied by Isaiah – Story told in Daniel 586 Babylon (Nebby) come back Jerusalem - Ezekiel 539 ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 1:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

Proper Etiquette For Using The Utensils Of Truth Series

Contributed by Paul Apple on Jul 7, 2001

THE FAITHFUL MINISTER OF GOD’S WORD PROMOTES TRUTH AND PURSUES GODLINESS AS A DILIGENT WORKMAN, A VESSEL PURIFIED FOR HONOR, AND A GENTLE BONDSERVANT

BIG IDEA: THE FAITHFUL MINISTER OF GOD’S WORD PROMOTES TRUTH AND PURSUES GODLINESS AS A DILIGENT WORKMAN, A VESSEL PURIFIED FOR HONOR, AND A GENTLE BONDSERVANT (IN THE FIGHT AGAINST ERROR – AS OPPOSED TO FALSE TEACHERS) INTRODUCTION: I. (:14-19) STAND FOR THE SHARP KNIFE OF THE WORD OF ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 2:14-16

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Art Of Teaching Series

Contributed by Sherman Gordon on Aug 5, 2006

Everything we have learned in life is the direct result of somebody teaching us by word or deed. Paul talking to his protege’ Timothy instructs him on how to live a spiritual and ethical life.

DISCOVERING YOUR GIFT; THE ART OF TEACHING I TIMOTHY 4:14-16 ONE OF THE MANY DEFINITIONS OFFERED UP BY MERRIAM WEBSTER FOR THE WORD ART IS “THE USE OF SKILL AND IMAGINATION IN THE PRODUCTION OF THINGS OF BEAUTY.” WHEN ONE CONSIDERS THE BEAUTY THAT EMERGES WHEN A STUDENT GRASPS A CONCEPT THAT ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 4:14-16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational