Sermons on Bent But Not Broken:

Repairer Of Broken Walls

Contributed by William Akehurst on Oct 27, 2007

If we would become more compassionate and less judgmental, what would happen? We would become like a well watered garden, with flowing streams. We become Repairers of Broken Walls used by God.

If we would become more compassionate and less judgmental, what happens? Call on the LORD and HE will answer Cry out to HIM for help and HIS answer will be this… If you stop oppressing the weak, stop making false accusations and spreading vicious rumors. STOP Gossiping. Feed the hungry. Help ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 58:9-12, Isaiah 61:4

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Glory Of Broken Things

Contributed by Toby Powers on Dec 29, 2005

Though you may feel broken, you may be about to be blessed.

From the Desk of Toby Powers Truth Baptist Church Bremen, GA The Glory of Broken Things Psalms 51 (Note 17) Intro: This is a Psalm of David written with a broken heart after the sinful act he had performed with Bathsheba and the murder of her husband. In brokenness David writes this Psalm of ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 51:1-17

Denomination: Baptist

Not One Of Them Is Broken

Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Feb 16, 2006

In times of affliction a believer finds comfort with God.

Not One of Them is Broken Feb. 12, 2006 FBC, Chester Mike Fogerson, Pastor Introduction: Many are the afflictions of the righteous, but the LORD delivers him out of them all. 20 He keeps all his bones, not one of them is broken. Psalms 34:19-20 ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 34:19-20

Denomination: Baptist

The Broken Heart Of God Series

Contributed by John Gullick on Feb 19, 2006

A sermon that exposes how God’s broken heart empathises with our broken heart - again depends heavily on illustrations from Floyd McClungs book The Father heart of God although don’t blame him for any mediocrity - it’s mine.

Father heart of God sermon 4 The broken heart of God. The Broken Heart of God. Reflections on human brokeness. Floyd McClung – Aircraft ride. GE 6:5 The LORD saw how great man’s wickedness on the earth had become, and that every inclination of the thoughts of his heart was only evil all ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 6:5-8

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Rules Are Made To Be Broken Series

Contributed by Ken Pell on Nov 27, 2006

Discover the counter-cultural ethic that Jesus utilized as he ministered and saved the human race.

RULES ARE MADE TO BE BROKEN Mark 2:18 – 3:6 Sermon #4 of “Ten Cultural Myths that Drive America” This is the fourth sermon in our sermon series, “Ten Cultural Myths that Drive America” from the first six chapters of Mark. Last week we looked at “Shop ‘Til You Drop” from Mark 2:13-17. We discovered ...read more

Denomination: Nazarene

Broken Bruised But Repairable Series

Contributed by Jerry Stepp on Jun 15, 2008

Our place on the wheel we must find

BROKEN BRUISED BUT REPAIRABLE JEREMIAH 18 1-13 KJV INTRODUCTION: God is revealed to us in the Bible in many different figures. * Supremely of course, God is the loving Heavenly Father. * He is also Creator of the worlds, * The Lord Of Hosts who leads the armies of Heaven, the King of Kings and ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 18:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

Living In A Broken World Series

Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Nov 17, 2009

The calamities that Jesus prophesizes will be a prelude to the end times are here. They always have been. This passage gives us a glimpse of how we are to live in a broken and sin filled world.

Mark 13:1-8 “Living in a Broken World” INTRODUCTION I’m not a big advocate of “The good ol’ days,” but there are times. There are times when I long for the days where we always left our doors unlocked, rather than locked, bolted and secured with an alarm system. I long for the days when we ...read more

Scripture: Mark 13:1-8, Mark 13:1-13, Mark 13:1

Denomination: Lutheran

Fix The Broken Windows

Contributed by Adam Couchman on Jun 18, 2007

Using the illustration of "Broken Windows" we see how Paul instructs his readers to "sweat the small stuff." That is, eliminate even the smallest of sins from our lives and become imitators of God

Many people remember former New York Mayor Rudy Gulliani specifically because of his leadership following the World Trade Centre attacks in September, 2001. But he will also be remembered for dramatically reducing the crime levels in New York City. For many years New York’s reputation throughout ...read more

Denomination: Anglican

Boards And Broken Pieces

Contributed by David Johnston on Jul 25, 2007

Just because things may be difficult for you does not mean that it is "not" the will of God for you to stay put. Too many leave the local church when it starts getting tough.

Boards & Broken Pieces Acts 27:44 And the rest, some on boards, and some on [broken pieces] of the ship. And so it came to pass, that they escaped all safe to land. Paul has really been doing some preaching… Cities are being stirred up. Devil is stirred up. Paul becomes a prisoner… appears ...read more

Scripture: Acts 27:44

Denomination: Pentecostal

Healing For The Broken Heart

Contributed by Brian Atwood on Apr 24, 2009

Two big ways Jesus heals the brokenhearted.

We’re in the series, "The Case for the Real Jesus, How Jesus is not Synthetic or False, but Real and Reliable!" We’re using Psalm 34:8 (NCV) as our Scriptural theme for this series. "Examine and see how good the Lord is. Happy is the person who trusts him." Historical evidence abounds for the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 4:16-21

Denomination: Baptist

Parable Of A Broken Covenant Series

Contributed by Wes Richard on May 13, 2009

God uses Hosea’s broken marriage to paint a picture of covenant unfaithfulness, but the story doesn’t end there because God is a pursuing God.

This is one day when our nation pays special attention to the importance of motherhood. Many of you have planned some special way to observe this day with a meal, a gift, or a visit. And it is wonderful that you can do that. I also recognize that Mother’s Day is not easy for a lot of ...read more

Scripture: Hosea 1:1-11

Denomination: Brethren

Broken And Spilled Out

Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Oct 7, 2005

The shedding of Jesus’ blood is the only way sins are forgiven.

Broken and Spilled Out Hebrews 9:22 Oct. 9, 2005 FBC, Chester Mike Fogerson, Pastor Introduction: In the middle of Chester, at Mayor’s Park, there is a memorial for all those who died in wars. A Many of us are not old enough to have known these people, but ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 9:22

Denomination: Baptist

Broken And Spilled Out

Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Jun 21, 2005

This sermon reveals how we are to be willing to empty ourselves for the cause of Christ in service to others.

Broken and Spilled Out John 12: 1 - 8 Intro: My first visit to the Palace of Versaille in France I was overwhelmed by the extravagance. Why? Take a moment to think about what the most extravagant thing you have ever done for yourself or someone you love. Hold that thought! I. Mary teaches ...read more

Scripture: John 12:1-8

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Help For The Broken Heart

Contributed by Mike Turner on Jul 15, 2005

In his time of heartache, David found help. So can we !

Help For The Broken Heart Psalms 55 I. The Sorrow........His Heart Was Aching. David was a man after God’s own heart, and yet he experienced heartache. All of us go through difficulties in our life that are so deep, and so ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 55:1-23

Denomination: Baptist

Broken In Gethsemane's Shadows Series

Contributed by Dan Cale on Mar 12, 2005

This first in a series of three Easter sermons looks at the brokenness found in Gethsemanes garden. The broken promises of the disciples, the broken religion of the pharisees, and the broken heart of Jesus.

Shadows of the Cross Pt 1 – Broken in Gethsemane’s Shadows Mark 14:32-52 The first three days of July 1863 marked a turning point in our nation. Two armies gathered in little known Gettysburg, Pa. George Meade commanded the Army of the Potomac – Robert E Lee the Army of Northern Virginia. In ...read more

Scripture: Mark 14:32-52

Denomination: *other