Sermons on Broken But Bountiful:

Mammon Made Righteous

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Jul 12, 2018

To restore all things in Christ, we need the mammon, made righteous by your giving generously, to do it.

8th Sunday After Pentecost 2018 Extraordinary Form Today we come face to face with what we might title Divine Economics 101. It owes nothing to Adam Smith, or Friedrich Hayek or even G.K. Chesterton. It requires a special care in reading because the Gospel might convince us that Jesus is ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:12-17, Luke 16:1-9

Denomination: Catholic

Labor Day

Contributed by Rick Boyne on Aug 30, 2018

We must be involved in the work for God’s glory and His Kingdom!

Labor Day September 2, 2018 Morning Service Immanuel Baptist Church, Wagoner, OK Rick Boyne Message Point: We must be involved in the work for God’s glory and His Kingdom! Focus Passage: Matthew 9:35-38 (Pew Bible page 1121) Introduction: Labor Day in the United States is a public holiday ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 9:35-38

Denomination: Baptist

Where Are America’s True Patriots? Series

Contributed by Dr. Lewis W. Gregory on Jun 30, 2022

INDEPENDENCE DAY JULY 4, 1776 is remembered today in the United States of America because of the TRUE PATRIOTS who originally made it possible.

1. PATRIOTS: INDEPENDENCE DAY JULY 4, 1776 is remembered today in the United States of America because of the TRUE PATRIOTS who originally made it possible. The USA remains today because there were TRUE PATRIOTS over the years who sacrificed everything so this country could continue to have the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18, Luke 10:2, 1 Timothy 2:1-2

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

God’s Plan For Economic Freedom

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Feb 5, 2018

Are there national economic principles in the Bible? Does God believe in economic equality? Is there a biblical basis of economic equality?

Prelude Are there national economic principles in the Bible? Does God believe in economic equality? Is there a biblical basis of economic equality? Purpose: Let’s look at one of the most wonderful economic laws ever written and its implications for us. Plan: Let’s look at the Jubilee, how it could ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

The Parables Of Jesus: Stories That Transform Lives Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Jan 10, 2025

Jesus often used simple yet profound stories to reveal the mysteries of the kingdom of God. Through these parables, we are invited not only to understand God’s truth but to live it out.

The Parables of Jesus: Stories That Transform Lives Introduction Today, we turn our hearts and minds to the teachings of Jesus found in His parables. Jesus often used these simple yet profound stories to reveal the mysteries of the kingdom of God. Through these parables, we are invited not only ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:3-9, Isaiah 55:10-11, Luke 10:25-37, 1 John 3:18, Luke 15:11-32, Romans 5:8  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

Parables Concerning The Kingdom, Part 2 (Matthew 13:24-58)

Contributed by Donald Whitchard on Apr 18, 2025

The Lord Jesus continues to teach the people through the means of stories, or parables. Each parable presents a description of the coming kingdom and judgment.

Matthew 13 contains a series of parables that are heard by the crowds, but only a few would take the effort to really hear, understand, and apply what the Lord Jesus was teaching. He has presented stories about good and bad soils that represent how people receive and apply the Word of God to ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:24-53, Mark 4:30-32, Luke 13:20-21

Denomination: Baptist

When Your Distress Is Discipline Series

Contributed by Rick Duncan on Dec 3, 2002

It serves us well to go to God and ask Him, “What’s the reason I’m facing this particular problem?” If you are spiritually sensitive, you’ll find that sometimes, God has engineered the problem you are facing to correct you – to discipline you – to get yo

Have you ever wondered, “What’s the point of problems? Why do I find myself in mess after mess after mess?” God uses troubles… … to protect us. Maybe you’re headed in a wrong direction or find yourself in a place you shouldn’t be in. God will arrange some trouble to come to remove us danger. ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 9:1-38

Denomination: Baptist

Quakes That Shake

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Mar 7, 2001

Earthquakes aren’t the only quakes that shake us in life. There are many others.

QUAKES THAT SHAKE Psalm 46:1-3 INTRO.- Quakes that shake. ILL.- A pretty big one shook Redmond, Washington, and the surrounding area last Wednesday, Feb. 28, near 11 a.m. The quake measured 6.8 on the Ricther scale and caused over $2 billion worth of damage, and injured about 410 people. It ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 46:1-3

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

You Were Shaped For God's Service Series

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Sep 6, 2003

Part of a series on Rick Warren’s The Purpose-Driven Life. Worship without service is idolatry; fellowship without service is self-indulgence; discipleship without service is perfectionism. Pay the price of service.

Not long ago an insurance salesman called, wanting to sell me long-term care insurance. I was tempted to tell him I had an unbeatable plan for long-term care, called heaven, but I didn’t. Not this time, anyway, because some aches and pains we had been feeling did remind us that we might actually ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

True Value: Prayer Series

Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Oct 17, 2008

As Christians, prayer is our number one responsibility.

True Value: Prayer Text: Nehemiah 1:1-11 Introduction 1. Illustration: Knowing that intercessory prayer is our mightiest weapon and the supreme call for all Christians today, I pleadingly urge our people everywhere to pray. Believing that prayer is the greatest contribution that our people can ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 1:1-11

Denomination: Methodist

Church; Grow Up! Series

Contributed by Neil Olcott on Sep 10, 2009

Today’s Scripture is God’s Word to churches to be focused on building up the church to be mature and healthy! The Scriptures are directly telling us to focus on ourselves. Give attention to the church body and do what is necessary to make it healthier.

Date: July 12th, 2009 Bible Text: Ephesians 4:7-16 Subject: Complement: Main Idea: Intro: Imagine for a moment going to the doctor and after a battery of tests she comes out and tells you, “Look, you need to stop doing all the things you’re doing!” Your volunteer work in the community, your ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:7-16

Denomination: Baptist

Anybody Can Become Somebody In God's Hand

Contributed by Jeremiah Menyongai on Sep 24, 2016

The story of Joseph proves that everyone has a shot at being someone great - at starting all over when in God's Hand. And one thing I do not understand is just how God does it. How He takes the low-borns and makes them heroes? Relax in God's hands, folks.

ANYONE CAN BECOME SOMEBODY IN GOD'S HAND GENESIS 41: 39 And Pharaoh said unto Joseph, Forasmuch as God hath shewed thee all this, there is none so discreet and wise as thou art: 40 Thou shalt be over my house, and according unto thy word shall all my people be ruled: only in the throne will I be ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 41:39-46

Denomination: Charismatic

Sweetening Bitter Waters Series

Contributed by David Welch on Jun 18, 2018

Message 7 in our series tracking Israel's faith journey in Exodus. This messages explores the incident of bitter water.

Chico Alliance Church Pastor David Welch "Sweetening Bitter Water” Exodus 15:22-27 REVIEW The story of God's relationship with Israel graphically illustrates the reality of God's relationship with us. Therefore a study of their experience can bring deeper insight concerning ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:24-27, Matthew 8:16-17, 1 Peter 2:24-25

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Repentance Is The Seed Of Revival: Letter To The Church Of Laodicea Series

Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on Feb 27, 2023

This was the banking center of Asia minor, working with money, and power and influence, business and jobs and industry, manufacturing, and goods and products. Reminds one of the United States of America, so much money, so many goods and services, and so much abundance.

“We have been the recipients of the choicest bounties of heaven. We have been preserved, the many years, in peace and prosperity. We have grown in numbers, wealth and power, as no other nation has ever grown. But we have forgotten God. We have forgotten the gracious hand which preserved us in peace ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:14-22

Denomination: Salvation Army

Sermon # 6 - Lessons From Three Kings Series

Contributed by Andrew Dixon on Jul 19, 2024

Are we at peace with those around us? Do we remain content or is there a spirit of covetousness? Are we overcomers or do we give in to temptations? The record of three Kings will help us examine our own lives so we can realize where we stand.

In the previous sermon we studied in depth about the need to make wise, and godly choices. We were reminded that while some decisions are inconsequential, others have a permanent effect on our lives. We considered Abraham and his nephew Lot. Lot made some wrong choices that landed him in Sodom, ...read more

Scripture: James 4:4, Revelation 1:6, James 4:1, Luke 12:13-15, Matthew 6:33, Colossians 3:1-2, Genesis 14:18, Hebrews 7:2, Matthew 5:9, Genesis 14:20, Genesis 14:21-23, John 14:30  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Other