Sermons on Broken But Bountiful:

What Can I Do? (Hix)

Contributed by Jimmy Haile on May 27, 2012

A lot of people can point out the problems in this old world, but there are a only few people who are doing something about the condition this world is in, that are trying to make a difference!

Verse 35-37-When the day was now far spent, His disciples came to Him and said, “This is a deserted place, and already the hour is late. Send them away, that they may go into the surrounding country and villages and buy themselves bread; for they have nothing to eat.” But He answered and said to ...read more

Scripture: Mark 6:30-44

Denomination: Baptist

I Will Glory In The Cross

Contributed by Gary Eller on Nov 8, 2016

Thank God for The Cross

I WILL GLORY IN THE CROSS GALATIANS 6:14 1. THE CROSS REPRESENTS CONDEMNATION: Romans 5:17-21 (NKJV) 17 For if by the one man's offense death reigned through the one, much more those who receive abundance of grace and of the gift of righteousness will reign in life through the One, Jesus ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 6:14

Denomination: *other

God, Our Refuge, Strength And Protector

Contributed by Craig Condon on Oct 27, 2015

Even when we are in a place of exile, we must demonstrate unwavering obedience to God just as Joseph did. Joseph could not see all of God’s plan except for the next step.

Poor baby Jesus! He’s only a small child, and already his life is in danger, as we heard in the passage from Matthew 2:13-23 earlier in this morning’s service. This passage is an example of how the events in the New Testament Gospels are the fulfillment of Old Testament prophecies. For ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:13-23

Denomination: Anglican

Remember!

Contributed by Stan Szelkowski on May 26, 2016

A comparison of Christ's sacrifice for our spiritual freedom with the sacrifice of our fallen soldiers for our national freedom. (This sermon is in "outline form." You will need to reformat the layout because of the way it appears on this site.)

Remember! May 29, 2016 - Estimates of those who’ve died in service for our country vary widely > Maybe as many as 1 ½ million have lost their lives over the years > About 87% off all who have given their lives did so in the Civil War, WWI, or WWII > The Civil War, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 11:23-32

Denomination: Independent/Bible

In My Father's House

Contributed by Grant Adams on Jun 29, 2021

Here in the 16th chapter of Luke, you will find the only testimony to be found anywhere of a soul that has died without Christ and gone to hell. It is a pitiful thing to listen to him pleading in hell.

The cry of this young man is heartbreaking. It is a plea for mercy and help with none available. Here a young man finds out too late that you must be born again in order to go to heaven. Now he makes another plea, but this time it is not for himself, but for his brothers. He now realizes that those ...read more

Scripture: Luke 16:27-28

Denomination: Baptist

No Condemnation Series

Contributed by Ken Sowers on Mar 18, 2014

Jesus forgives the sinful woman

No Condemnation background info on the passage - Today's story not in any of the earliest manuscripts. No Greek church father comments on the passage until the twelfth century. Where did it come from? One early manuscript places it after Luke 21:38 during passion week. Second century Church ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Christmas Gospel All-Age: Pass The Parcel!

Contributed by Warner Pidgeon on Dec 21, 2013

My Christmas Eve talk for our three Christingle services 2013. This talk uses a game of pass the parcel to explore God's love, sin and forgiveness and the coming of Christ in an all-age service context.

(Notes to the Reader - this is NOT an expository sermon. This is a talk given at a service with lots of visitors from our local community on Christmas Eve. My objective is to get them thinking about Jesus for their future lives ahead. I preached a similar sermon in 2006 but have developed this ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:11

Denomination: Anglican

Relationship Of The Lord To The Righteous

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Dec 26, 2013

The outworking of the good life.

THE LORD’S RELATIONSHIP TO THE RIGHTEOUS. Psalm 34:15-22. Jesus adopts the general principle, “the measure you give will be the measure you get” (Mark 4:24). This is because, despite all appearances to the contrary, we are still living in a moral universe. Yet God does allow bad things to ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 34:15-22

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

What Hinders The Word? Series

Contributed by Nelson Thomas on Sep 2, 2020

Most Christians love and respect the word of God, the Holy Bible. But very few benefit from it. why?

What hinders the Word? Most Christians love and respect the word of God, the Holy Bible. They might possess number of copies of the scripture in various languages, apart from the digital versions they have in their electronic devices. Today reading and understanding the Bible became so easy ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 4:3

Denomination: Brethren

Healing And Freedom

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Jan 20, 2022

What did Jesus bring for the poor, the brokenhearted, the blind, and the oppressed? Is there a year of release for those who suffer? Let’s examine Jesus' words in Luke 4:14-21.

Prelude What did Jesus bring? What about the poor, the brokenhearted, the blind, and the oppressed? Is there a year of release for those who suffer? Let’s examine Jesus' words in Luke 4:14-21. Power of the Spirit “Then Jesus returned in the power of the Spirit to Galilee, and news of Him ...read more

Scripture: Luke 4:14-21

Denomination: Baptist

Benefits Of Grace

Contributed by Pastor Duncan Shabane on Feb 27, 2021

God loves us with an undeserving favor and His love toward us is unconditional, we are to believe in Him and to honor Him for loving us this much

GRACE : Meaning, Benefits and how to receive it What is GRACE? “The very center and core of the whole Bible is the doctrine of the grace of God.” “Grace” is the most important concept in the Bible, Christianity, and the world. It is most clearly expressed in the promises of God revealed in ...read more

Scripture: Romans 6:14, Romans 5:20-21, Romans 3:24

Denomination: Other

9 Nature Of Man – Will – Hindrance Is Selfishness And Self-Centeredness Series

Contributed by Louis Posthauer on Jul 22, 2022

Sin (and iniquity) is the disease all men experience. The symptoms of that disease in the will are summarized as selfishness and self-centeredness.

Sin (and iniquity) is the disease all men experience. The symptoms of that disease in the will are summarized as selfishness and self-centeredness. The will of man is focused from the cradle on me, myself, and I. Everyone outside of that circle is a distant fourth! Some people are naturally ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:2, James 1:14

No Regret That Day

Contributed by Pastor Renji George on May 30, 2024

I fear in my heart all the time whether my service for the Lord turn out to be dead works that Day! Walking before the Lord in humility everyday will preserve me from the danger of being pride.

No matter how great and splendid our spiritual works are, if they are originated from a self-centred heart with selfish motives, Bible says they will be burned up on that Day before the Lord! (1 Corinth 3:12-15). Many people might have been blessed through them, but they will be dead works and will ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 9:27, Philippians 2:5-8

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Best Moment To Repair An Injury

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Dec 11, 2023

Forgiveness-based reconciliation is truly a divine Gift.

Third Sunday of Advent 2023 As I’m looking over our reading from this late chapter of Isaiah, almost certainly written during or after Israel’s Babylonian exile, I am struck by the intersection of the promises God makes to us: good news for the afflicted, healed hearts for the brokenhearted, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:46-54, 1 Thessalonians 5:16-24, John 1:19-28, Isaiah 61:1-11

Denomination: Catholic

Solomon – Sad Ending

Contributed by Todd Catteau on May 29, 2025

Solomon seemed to have it all, until he didn't.

I. Introduction & Context Solomon's Background & Achievements Son of David and Bathsheba, fulfilling God's promise Asked for wisdom when offered anything by God Built the temple, amassed great wealth, expanded Israel's borders Led Israel through unprecedented period of peace ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ