Sermons on Broad Place:

Sermon 9 - The Place Of Torment Series

Contributed by David Owens on Aug 4, 2025

Hell is just as real as heaven. The biblical images of heaven and hell are designed to convince us that we will want to go to heaven and won't want to go to hell. The good news is that no one has to go to hell because God has provided a way of escape and His name is Jesus.

A. Many of you have had the opportunity to travel on airplanes far more than me, but I question whether any enjoy it more than I do. 1. I’m like a kid in the candy store when I am on a plane - I’m fascinated with everything, from the notion of flight, to the view from 30,000 ft. 2. One of the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 10:28, John 5:29, Matthew 24:38-39, Daniel 12:2, Romans 2:7-8, Luke 16:19-31  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

A Safe Place In Hard Times Series

Contributed by Paul Dayao on Aug 22, 2025

In the midst of life's overwhelming storms, discover the powerful promise of Psalm 9 that God Himself offers to be your personal and unshakable refuge.

A Safe Place in Hard Times I want you to think for a moment about the last time you were caught in a really bad storm. Here in the Philippines, we know what a real storm looks like, don't we? The sky turns dark, the wind starts to howl, and the rain comes down so hard you can barely see. ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 9:9-10

Denomination: Baptist

When Dry Places Bloom

Contributed by David Dunn on Sep 12, 2025

The King of heaven remembers His covenant of love, seeks out the broken, and seats them at His own table—transforming dry and barren places into a garden of grace.

Introduction – The Place No One Chooses Some stories in Scripture open like windows straight into the heart of God. This is one of them. David, now king of Israel, has settled the kingdom. The battles are mostly over. One day he asks a startling question: “Is there still anyone left of the house ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 18:1-3, 2 Samuel 4:4

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

The Church Is A Place Of Ritual Or Relationship? Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on Oct 14, 2025

In what areas of your life might you be prioritizing ritual over relationship with God?

As Christians, we must examine our hearts and ensure that our worship is genuine, not just a ritual. Let's explore few examples of how some Christians and churches may be going through the motions without a personal relationship with Christ. 1. Sunday Service Attendance Without Heartfelt ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 119:113, James 1:27

Nice Place You Got

Contributed by David Dunn on Nov 9, 2025

The church becomes lovely when grace lives within her people—imperfect, forgiven hearts revealing God’s presence and beauty to a longing world.

>>The Big Hunger If you’ve ever watched the old film The Gods Must Be Crazy, you’ll remember the little Bushmen of the Kalahari Desert. Anthropologists call them the San people, but their neighbors simply say, “the Sun People.” Out there—where the sand burns your feet and the stars blanket ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 84:1-12, John 1:14, Ephesians 3:10, 1 Peter 2:5, Matthew 18:20  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

God’s Dwelling Place

Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Nov 15, 2025

In a world constantly seeking a place to belong, to feel safe, and to be loved, the scriptures come as a refreshing reminder that God has chosen us to be His dwelling place. His desire has been consistently clear: to dwell among His people, not in buildings made by human hands.

OPENING ILLUSTRATION: Story of John Wesley’s dream of first going to hell and then heaven and realizing only Christians were in heaven and not the denominations. Only when God dwells in us, we have eternity with Him. INTRODUCTION: In a world constantly seeking a place to belong, to feel safe, and ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 3:16-17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Different Time, A Different Place

Contributed by Michael Stark on Jan 25, 2025

Is the Sabbath Mandated for Christians? How should we approach the concept of the Sabbath?

“Remember the Sabbath day, to keep it holy. Six days you shall labor, and do all your work, but the seventh day is a Sabbath to the LORD your God. On it you shall not do any work, you, or your son, or your daughter, your male servant, or your female servant, or your livestock, or the sojourner ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:8-11

Denomination: Baptist

No One Will Take My Place

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Feb 28, 2025

God has a divine assignment for each of us, and He expects us to fulfil it. However, when people fail in their calling, God can replace them with someone else.

NO ONE WILL TAKE MY PLACE By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: 1 Samuel 16:1 "And the Lord said unto Samuel, How long wilt thou mourn for Saul, seeing I have rejected him from reigning over Israel? Fill thine horn with oil, and go, I will send thee to Jesse the Bethlehemite: for I have provided ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 16:1, Revelation 3:11, Matthew 25:28, Acts 1:20, Esther 4:14  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Divine Helpers In Unlikely Places Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Mar 11, 2025

God often provides help from unexpected sources and through people we least expect. Divine helpers do not always come as wealthy benefactors or influential figures. Sometimes, they are found in unlikely places—individuals whom society has overlooked, rejected, or considered insignificant.

DIVINE HELPERS IN UNLIKELY PLACES By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: 1 Samuel 22:1-2 "David therefore departed thence, and escaped to the cave Adullam: and when his brethren and all his father's house heard it, they went down thither to him. And every one that was in distress, and every ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 22:1-2

Denomination: Assembly Of God

A Strange Place To Kneel Down Series

Contributed by Fr Mund Cargill Thompson on Jan 2, 2026

A story sermon - using the imagery of the 3 wise men kneeling with their gifts before Jesus, comparing those gifts to CS Lewis, John Wesley and Ignatius Loyola giving lives to Christ, and challenging us to give our lives fully to him.

A strange place to kneel down. And yet on the bare floor of this stable, his knees fell to the floor. It was like the clouds opened and as the star shone down it all made sense. And Melchior fumbled in his cloak and brought Gold to bring to the King - to the King who wasn’t the sort of monarch he ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 3:1-12, Matthew 2:1-12, Isaiah 60:1-6

Denomination: Anglican

Stepping Into Your Appointed Place

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jan 2, 2026

A call to recognise divine timing, embrace God-ordained positioning, and boldly step into the place prepared by God for destiny fulfilment.

STEPPING INTO YOUR APPOINTED PLACE By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Esther 4:14 Key Verse: “For if thou altogether holdest thy peace at this time, then shall there enlargement and deliverance arise to the Jews from another place; but thou and thy father’s house shall be destroyed: and who ...read more

Scripture: Esther 4:14

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Stay In Your Appointed Place

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jan 2, 2026

A call to recognise, remain, and function faithfully in the divine position God has assigned for your purpose and destiny.

STAY IN YOUR APPOINTED PLACE By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Esther 4:14 Key Verse: “For if thou altogether holdest thy peace at this time, then shall there enlargement and deliverance arise to the Jews from another place; but thou and thy father’s house shall be destroyed: and who knoweth ...read more

Scripture: Esther 4:14

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Finding Grace In Unexpected Places SermonCentral

Contributed by SermonCentral on Sep 10, 2023

A Place Called Lodebar

Today, we will explore the story of Mephibosheth from 2 Samuel 9:1-13. Mephibosheth was a man who found himself in a barren and desolate place called Lodebar. But through the grace of God, he was rescued and brought into the presence of King David. This sermon will highlight the significance of ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 9:1-13

Topics: Grace

Finding Faith In Unexpected Places SermonCentral

Contributed by SermonCentral on Sep 9, 2023

Philip leaves a place of spiritual revival to venture into a desert, seemingly barren of life. Yet, it is here that he encounters an individual chosen by God to receive His word. This narrative explores the theme of finding faith in unexpected places and the divine guidance that leads us there.

Today, we will explore the fascinating account of the conversion of the Ethiopian eunuch, as recorded in the book of Acts. This story highlights the work of the Holy Spirit, the power of God's Word, and the role of a faithful servant in leading someone to faith in Jesus Christ. Philip's Divine ...read more

Scripture: Acts 8:26-39

Topics: Faith, Divine Guidance, Evangelism

Starting From A Place Of Victory PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 24, 2023

Through Jesus, we have the power to overcome any obstacle and live from a place of victory.

Good morning, church family! Today, we're going to dive into a passage from the Gospel of John that will help us discover the incredible victory we have in Jesus. Before we delve into the Scripture, I'd like to share a quote from C.S. Lewis, who once said, "God, who foresaw your tribulation, has ...read more

Scripture: John 5:1-20

Topics: Victory, Christ