Sermons on Broken But Bountiful:

Three Circles: Gospel

Contributed by Russ Barksdale on Aug 23, 2018

The gospel means that God made a way out of our brokenness. The gospel is simple. The gospel is God’s promise to us—if we repent and believe. The gospel continues in power to reorient us to experience God’s design.

Three Circles: Gospel (Put 3 circles in notes) 1. The gospel means that God made a way out of our brokenness. ? Genesis 3:14-15 1 Peter 3:18. John 3:16 The Heart of the Gospel: God sent His one and only Son to shed His blood once and for all to cover us. 2. The gospel is simple. 1 ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 3:14-15

Denomination: Baptist

What We Shall Be

Contributed by Stephen Aram on Aug 21, 2019

The more we feel battered on this earth or are tempted to look away from others who are broken, the more we need to remember what God can make us when we see him face to face in heaven.

This morning we are celebrating All Saints’ Sunday. You may know that the observance began many centuries ago to honor Christians who experienced the fierce persecutions of the Roman Empire, who were executed for their faith, and maintained their testimony of Christ through it all. Folks like a ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 3:1-3

God Reigns In Holiness

Contributed by Howard Strickland on Jun 29, 2016

Psalm 93 can be broken down as follows: The establishment of the reign of God as King of creation. Vs.1-2 The celebration of the stability of God as King of creation. Vs.3-4 The acknowledgement of the excellent nature of God. Vs.5.

God Reigns In Holiness Psalm 93:1-5NASB A group of scientists who got together one day and decided that man had come a long way and no longer needed God. So they picked one scientist to go and tell God that they were done with Him. The scientist walked up to God and said, "God, we’ve ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 93:1-5

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Book Of Lamentations – Part 16 – Restlessness And No Peace In Defeat. Remembering Is The Start To Return. Strength, Hope, Affliction - Chapter 3:16-20 Series

Contributed by Ron Ferguson on May 2, 2025

The defeated nation, Judah, is without hope or strength, and has its teeth broken by gravel. There is prayer for God to remember. We see a contrite spirit being expressed by a people without strength and hope, where peace is rejected, and in affliction.

THE BOOK OF LAMENTATIONS – PART 16 – RESTLESSNESS AND NO PEACE IN DEFEAT. REMEMBERING IS THE START TO RETURN. STRENGTH, HOPE, AFFLICTION - CHAPTER 3:16-20 We are in a descriptive passage of the sorrows of Judah. This great devastation resulted from the nation’s foul sins in the departure ...read more

Scripture: Lamentations 3:16, Genesis 3:14, Isaiah 13:9-11, Jeremiah 31:28, Romans 11:25-27, Isaiah 57:20-21, Lamentations 3:17, Lamentations 3:18, Romans 5:3-5, Lamentations 3:19, Lamentations 3:20, Ezekiel 16:43, Ezekiel 16:42, Ezekiel 36:31, Zechariah 10:9-10  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Peace At Christmas Series

Contributed by Derek Geldart on Dec 13, 2025

The Heart of Christmas: Peace proclaims that true, lasting peace is not found in circumstances but is announced at the manger, accomplished at the cross, and displayed through God’s reconciled people who live as peacemakers in a broken world through faith in Jesus Christ.

Christmas—with all its tinsel, decorations, presents, food, and gatherings with family and friends—is truly a remarkable time of year. For a moment, it almost feels as though we are being invited to step outside the weight of our daily realities and taste the love and joy we long ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:8-14, Colossians 1:19-22, Matthew 5:9

Denomination: Baptist

Growing Higher Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Jan 6, 2024

The Bible forms the foundation of our faith, and if that foundation isn't sound, your faith could crumble. But why would that be true, and what happens if we don't accept that idea?

ILLUS: A famous Christian writer told of doing a lectureship at Ohio State University. As he was being driven to the lecture, he passed the new Wexner Art Center and the driver said, “This is a new art building for the university. It is a fascinating building designed in the post-modernist view ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:14-17

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The House On The Rock Series

Contributed by Eric Carey-Holt on Dec 29, 2002

I believe that we must be a church that has the courage and the heartbeat of God to reach people of every culture and situation, people who are lost and broken, people who are tattooed and pierced and in baggy clothes, people who are different from us in

BUILDERS MT 7:24-27 TEXT Therefore everyone who hears these words of mine and puts them into practice is like a wise man who built his house on the rock. 25 The rain came down, the streams rose, and the winds blew and beat against that house; yet it did not fall, because it had its foundation on ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:24-27

Denomination: Methodist

From Broke To Oak

Contributed by K. Edward Skidmore on Apr 12, 2006

From the Gadarine Demoniac we learn how much Jesus cared about broken people by observing his attitude and his actions. We can also learn what our own responsibilities are towards these same downtrodden folk.

FROM BROKE TO OAK (Ideas from DISCIPLESHIP MAGAZINE: Dan S. Baty “No Hopeless Cases) Castle Hills Christian Ch. 04-28-2002 Isaiah 61: 1-3; Mark 5:1-20 Scripture reading: Isaiah 61:1-3 Introduction: Although I generally take Monday’s off, I arrived at the office one recent Monday, and before I ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 61:1-3

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

God's Promises For The New Year

Contributed by Billy Ricks on Jan 9, 2005

New years resolutions are promises most often broken. We as human beings do not in ourselves have the power to keep all our promises. But God as the ever true, just, creator keeps His promises to others and us, always.

Intro: New Year’s resolutions are promises that are more often broken than kept. We as human beings do not in ourselves have the power to keep our promises or covenants. But God as the ever true, just creator, always keeps His promises to others and us. So let us focus on the promise of God on ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 1:1-9, Philippians 4:19

Denomination: Baptist

End Time Events Overview Series

Contributed by Doug Warren on Sep 3, 2006

An outline which deals with end time events from pre-tribulation rapture standpoint. Can be broken down into a 4-sermon series, or used at one sitting. It is great for end-time conference use and specially promoted Bible Studies.

Intro: Everyone is interested these days in end-time events, especially with recent CNN emphasis on this subject due to the war between Israel and Hezbolah. End time events affect everyone, saved or lost! Let us examine the following 4 end-time events #1 THE RAPTURE (I Thess 4:13-18; I Cor ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 24:3

Denomination: Baptist

The Obstinate Or Submissive Heart

Contributed by Tom Fuller on Mar 18, 2003

We have a choice when it comes to serving God - we can be obstinate and stubborn and independent, or can let our hearts break and be submissive to Him. Find out the perils of the obstinate heart and the beaty of the broken heart in Romans 10.

For an audio copy of this message, go to: www.LivingWatersWeb.com We Americans are proud of our heritage – especially here in Oregon. This is a pioneer state – Lewis and Clark (or was it Clark & Lewis?) braving the wilderness with Sacagawea; hardy pioneers traversing the Oregon Trail, then ...read more

Scripture: Romans 10:1-21

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

"Stand In Awe Of God" Ecc Pt6 Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Nov 19, 2007

The believer must come to church with a sense of awe for God and listen to what the Spirit is saying about broken vows and the misuse of money. If we fail to invite God into our lives then we will live a meaningless life and that life will be a life of mi

“Stand in awe of God!” Ecclesiastes Pt 6 Opening Illustration: What happens in 30 minutes? Have a timer with on the pulpit – set it for 30 minutes in front of everyone. The lesson from the timer is what motivated Solomon to write the book of Ecclesiastes because time was running out for him and for ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 5:1-20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Let Others Off The Hook

Contributed by Kl Burrus on Oct 24, 2007

You can be assured at sometime in your life your going to be hurt by another person. So what can you do about it? Is there a healing for emotions? Is there mending for a broken heart? The answer is yes but the remedy is so often overlooked.

2nd Samuel 14:13-14 / Let Others Off The Hook 13And the woman said, Wherefore then hast thou thought such a thing against the people of God? for the king doth speak this thing as one which is faulty, in that the king doth not fetch home again his banished. 14For we must needs die, and are as ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 14:13-14

Denomination: Baptist

Joining The Journey To Jerusalem Series

Contributed by Steven Simala Grant on Jul 29, 2009

Jesus’ call is to complete discipleship. Total love. Abandoning ourselves to Him. No half heartedness, no “yes, but first…”, no giving Jesus just a piece of us. He wants it all, because it is all broken and it all needs to be healed, and then He gives

Joining the Journey To Jerusalem: Breaking Boundaries Luke 9:51-63 May 24, 2009 Intro: Journey… Bob Dylan asks “How many roads must a man walk down, before you can call him a man”? Tom Cochrane says, “Life is a Highway”. Robert Frost said that “two roads diverged in a wood…” We seem to ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:51-63

Denomination: Baptist

Rev. #18~6:1- Jesus Begins To Open The Seals Series

Contributed by William D. Brown on Aug 12, 2009

The Tribulation Period is to be 7 years. The Great Tribulation covers only the last three and a half years of the 7 years, The 1st 3 ½ years of the 7 will be a false peace. The first four seals are broken in connection with the four living creatures;

Rev.#18~6:1-8 JESUS BEGINS TO OPEN THE SEALS 8-15-09 Today we’ll continue our study of Rev. we’re here in 6: and the Lamb is beginning to open the seals. The worship described in Revelation 4—5 is preparation for the wrath described in Revelation 6—18. God is long-suffering, ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 6:1-2

Denomination: Baptist