Sermons on Bent But Not Broken:

Standing On The Promises Of God Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Jun 26, 2011

In a world of broken promises, God can be counted on.

Standing on the Promises of God 2 Corinthians 1:20 Rev. Brian Bill 6/26/11 In 1994, a 67-year-old carpenter named Russell Herman died in Marion, Illinois. In his last will and testament he bequeathed the following: • $2.4 billion to the town of Cave-In-Rock • $2.4 billion to the city ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 1:20

Denomination: Baptist

My Weakness Transformed Series

Contributed by James Hays on May 5, 2020

Can Jesus use my brokenness for any good?

• Suffering halts us too often. We hurt so we stop – not just physically, but emotionally and worse yet, spiritually. • We struggle to see how we can continue to contribute to the work of God any longer. How does the work of God relate to the suffering soul? • Paul shares his testimony of ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 4:13-14, 2 Corinthians 1:8-9, 2 Corinthians 12:7-10, Philippians 3:20-21

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Is Christianity Homophobic? Series

Contributed by Brad Bailey on Jul 29, 2023

Is Christianity Homophobic? Series: The Deconstruction Zone: Navigating Doubts and Difficulties Brad Bailey – July 23, 2023

Is Christianity Homophobic? Series: The Deconstruction Zone: Navigating Doubts and Difficulties Brad Bailey – July 23, 2023 Note: The notes here are more extensive than what was actually shared due to time requiring moving more briefly and quickly through parts. All the main points were shared and ...read more

Scripture: John 8:2-11, Mark 2:15-18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

God's Christmas Present

Contributed by Scott Carmer on Jan 2, 2006

God’s Christmas present for us is Jesus. He doesn’t get broken like many presents, but come to those who are already broken in spirit.

God’s Christmas Present Isaiah 9:2b-7 Luke 2:1-20 Christmas Eve, 2005 I don’t know what your traditions are for unwrapping Christmas gifts around your house. Every family has a certain time, place, and procedure for gift giving. Toni and I come from very different traditions and it took us a ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-20

Denomination: Methodist

The Meek Series

Contributed by Mike Hamilton on Oct 28, 2003

The meek are those who have gone through "brokenness" (Poor in Spirit), mourned their sinful condition (that which led to brokenness) and now they submit to Christ (meek).

“The Meek” Matthew 5:5 “Blessed are the meek, for they will inherit the earth.” Review: The term “blessed” literally means “approved.” True Happiness comes when one receives God’s approval. The fundamental question that everyone who reads the Sermon on the Mount is faced with is, who’s approval ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:5

Denomination: Baptist

Dont Waste Your Sorrows :god Heals The Broken Hearted And Uses Them To Heal

Contributed by Dr. Stanley Vasu on Oct 30, 2006

THIS SERMON IS ABOUT NOT WASTING YOUR SORROWS BECAUSE GOD HEALS THE BROKEN HEARTED AND USES THEM TO HEAL THE BROKEN HEARTED AND HIGHLIGHTS THE FOLLOWING 1. PROXIMITY 2. POSSIBILITY 3. PITY 4. PARTNERSHIP 5. POWER 6. PROLIFERATE 7. PERFUME

DONT WASTE YOUR SORROWS : GOD HEALS THE BROKEN HEARTED AND USES THEM TO HEAL THE BROKEN HEARTED ************************************************************************************************ OUTLINE 1. PROXIMITY 2. POSSIBILITY 3. PITY 4. PARTNERSHIP 5. POWER 6. PROLIFERATE 7. PERFUME THE ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 1:3-4

Denomination: Pentecostal

How To Be Sure About What Is Right When All Hell Has Broken Loose

Contributed by W F on Jun 19, 2006

How to know what is right when uncertainty confronts us.

INTRODUCTION We live in times of rapid change. Just this week I’ve been reading about how shopping malls are becoming a thing of the past as people opt to buy everything from dog food to cars and even houses over the Internet. You know, recently Encyclopedia Britannica laid off every single one of ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 2:24-29

Denomination: *other

The Tale Of The Broken Coffee Machine: The Importance Of Others In Comprehending God's Word

Contributed by Jessica Linde on Oct 14, 2024

By looking at the example of Philip and the Ethiopian from Acts 8, this sermon’s ultimate goal is to highlight the importance of having others to instruct us in the meaning of scripture in order for us to fully understand it.

So this morning, I’m going to tell you a story… a true story… a story about a coffee machine… specifically, the coffee machine that my partner and I have in in our flat! This coffee machine (a Tassimo)—so not that dissimilar to something like a Nespresso—was already in the flat when we moved in, ...read more

Scripture: Acts 8:26-40, Isaiah 53:7

Stones...schemes...sin...and Salvation Series

Contributed by Dave Bentley on Jun 7, 2011

John 8 begins and ends with someone about to be stoned by an angry and seething mob. In the first few verses it’s a woman caught in the act of adultery, but by the end of this single chapter there will be stones in the hands of men bent on killing Jesus!

THAT YOU MAY BELIEVE – JOURNEY THROUGH JOHN ”Stones…Schemes…Sin…and Salvation” John 8.1-12 John 8 begins and ends with someone about to be stoned by an angry and seething mob. In the first few verses it’s a woman caught in the act of adultery, but by the ...read more

Scripture: John 8:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

Spiritual High Gear Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Jun 3, 2004

We become useful to God when we are broken of our stubborn self-will and learn to submit to His will. The beatitudes describe what it means to be broken before God¡Kwe can summarize these first 4 beatitudes with one word each.

Spiritual High Gear (Matt. 5:1-6) INTRO 1. Right now, Freddie Aldridge is in boot camp. 2. I’ve never been in the military, but I understand it does a good job of teaching people respect for authority. 3. I knew a student at Moody, Bruce¡Kflunked out¡KNavy¡Kpastor/professor 4. "The Navy has a ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:1-6

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Childlike Trust Series

Contributed by Tom Fuller on Apr 22, 2005

In this study we look at broken things - trust, relationships, and priorities. But we also see how by simple child like trust in God, that which is broken can be mended.

For more Bible studies visit: www.CalvaryChapelNewberg.org Surrounded by plenty in this country we lose sight of the really important things. We live in such a throw-away society that we think having things is more important than having relationships, and in a time when people’s word means nothing ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:1-31

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

A Cord Of Three Strands

Contributed by William Baeta on Nov 18, 2002

"A threefold cord is not quickly broken" Ecclesiastes 4:12.

Theme: A cord of three strands Text: Ecclesiastics 4:9-12; Matthew 19:1-9 Marriage should follow the same pattern that God Himself established at the dawn of human history at the marriage of Adam and Eve. In that marriage we can almost picture Eve coming to Adam on the arm of the Lord Himself. I ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 19:1-9, Ecclesiastes 4:9-12

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Those Who Mourn Series

Contributed by Mike Hamilton on Oct 28, 2003

Following "brokenness" (Poor in Spirit) comes the natural response of "mourning."

“Those who Mourn” Matthew 5:4 Review: The Sermon on the Mount is a Constitution -- guidelines. The Beatitudes define TRUE HAPPINESS The term “blessed” literally means “approved.” True Happiness comes when one receives God’s approval. The fundamental question that everyone who reads the Sermon on ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:4

Denomination: Baptist

God Shall Be My God Series

Contributed by Thomas Black on Sep 6, 2006

God can restore broken relationships with other people... and himself.

I want us to take a brief walk through this chapter in Genesis 33. Of course, in context it follows the three days covered in Genesis 32 in which Jacob finds out his brother is coming to meet him with 400 men. The rest of that chapter is wrapped up in Jacob’s human attempts and frailties to undo ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 33:1-20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Levi The Tax Collector

Contributed by Chew Chew on Oct 20, 2006

A message of hope to the broken, to those who does not know Christ.

Title: Levi the Tax collector Text: Luke 5:27-32 LK 5:27 After that He went out and noticed a tax collector named Levi sitting in the tax booth, and He said to him, “Follow Me.” LK 5:28 And he left everything behind, and got up and began to follow Him. LK 5:29 And Levi gave a big reception for ...read more

Scripture: Luke 5:27-32

Denomination: Pentecostal