Sermons on Broken Cisterns:

The Lost Sheep Series

Contributed by Tim Smith on May 11, 2014

This sermon looks at the parable of the Lost Sheep

The Lost Sheep Luke 15:1-7 There are two questions I want you to wrestle with this season of Lent: What’s the most important thing to you? And what’s the most important thing to God? It is that second question that Jesus seeks to answer with the teaching of three parables in Luke ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:1-7

Denomination: Methodist

Love The Lord With All Your Soul Series

Contributed by John Dobbs on Oct 10, 2025

Last week, we talked about loving God with all of our hearts. But what does it mean to love God with all your Soul?

Love God With All Your Soul Introduction Jesus was asked a question about the most important command. In Mark’s Gospel he said, “The most important commandment is this: ‘Listen, O Israel! The Lord our God is the one and only Lord. And you must love the Lord your God with all your heart, all your ...read more

Scripture: Mark 12:29-30, John 7:37-38

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Temple Vs. Aids

Contributed by Gregory Thomas on May 31, 2001

A SENSITIVE ISSUE LOOKED AT FROM A BIBLICAL PERSPECTIVE. THE DEFILING OF THE TEMPLE IS AN AGE OLD PROBLEM SUPPRESSED BY MANY OF OUR CHURCHES,

THE TEMPLE VS. A.I.D.S. INTRODUCTION TODAYS MESSAGE IS A TWO FOLD BELIEVERS MESSAGE COVERING THE SEXUAL SINS AND ONE OF THE UNSPOKEN TABOOS - A.I.D.S. AND ITS CONSEQUENSES: SEXUAL SINS ARE: 1) ADULTERY 2) FORNICATION 3) HOMOSEXUALITY THESE TYPES OF BEHAVIORS ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 6:18-19, 1 Corinthians 3:16-17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Funeral Message For An Unsaved Friend

Contributed by Michael Stark on Mar 16, 2023

This message was presented at the funeral of a longtime friend who never professed Christ. Many at the service were unsaved.

“Remember also your Creator in the days of your youth, before the evil days come and the years draw near of which you will say, ‘I have no pleasure in them;’ before the sun and the light and the moon and the stars are darkened and the clouds return after the rain, in the day when the keepers of the ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 12:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

God Bless My Mess

Contributed by Wallace Phillips on Aug 26, 2006

A Message of Hope from the Life of Joseph taken from Genesis 37 - 39

God Bless My Mess! Genesis 39 TEXT: Genesis 39 1 Now Joseph had been taken down to Egypt. Potiphar, an Egyptian who was one of Pharaoh’s officials, the captain of the guard, bought him from the Ishmaelites who had taken him there. 2 The Lord was with Joseph and he prospered, and he lived in the ...read more

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Born For Greatness

Contributed by Jason Bonnicksen on May 15, 2011

Examining the life of Joseph, and the reasons God chose him to be born for greatness. For, like Joseph, we've each been born to carry out a great mission from God

Do you believe God predestines people for greatness? As we go through our time this morning, I’d like for you to allow that question to simmer in your mind. Now, I don’t know about you, but when I look into the chronicles of history, I can see some folks that have definitely done ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 45:3-11

Denomination: Lutheran

Drink Your Own Water Series

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Feb 10, 2015

This whole chapter contains the wisdom of God about marriage and avoiding the adultery trap. What’s the message? 1- Drink your own water 2- Rejoice in your wife/mate 3- Consider your ways

INTRO.- ILL.- I remember when I was only 17 or 18 years old and working as a stock clerk in a grocery store in Webb City, MO. I was stocking merchandise one day when suddenly the manager came to me and said, “Steve, follow me. I want you to witness something.” I could tell that he ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 5:15-23

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Caleb The Gray Haired Conqueror

Contributed by Ray Searan on Feb 21, 2007

This passage centers on a man called Caleb. Caleb was a part of Israel when they departed from Egypt. He was there when God divided the waters of the Red Sea. For your information - Israel crossing the Red Sea is a picture of Salvation. Free from bondage

Text: Joshua 14:6-15 (NASB) Introduction: This passage centers on a man called Caleb. Caleb was a part of Israel when they departed from Egypt. He was there when God divided the waters of the Red Sea. For your information - Israel crossing the Red Sea is a picture of Salvation. Free from bondage ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 14:6-15

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Christianity

Contributed by Gene Gregory on Jun 26, 2006

Explains the costs and rewards of faithfulness as a Christian.

Let’s take a look at society’s honest view of the early church by reviewing this letter from antiquity: For Christians are not distinguished from the rest of mankind by country, or by speech, or by dress. For they do not dwell in cities of their own, or use a different language, or practice a ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 6:9-11

Denomination: Baptist

Enemy Threats (2 Kings 18)

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Jul 31, 2025

What do we do when an enemy threatens? Let's look at 2 Kings 18.

Do we still have faith when an enemy of God threatens us? Let’s look at Assyrian threats against Judah in 2 Kings 18. Who was the 13th king of Judah? Did he do what was pleasing in the Lord’s sight? Hezekiah son of Ahaz began to rule over Judah in the third year of King Hoshea’s reign in Israel. ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Good Son From Bad Dad

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Nov 2, 2018

A study in the book of 2 Kings 18: 1 – 37

2 Kings 18: 1 – 37 Good son from bad dad 18 Now it came to pass in the third year of Hoshea the son of Elah, king of Israel, that Hezekiah the son of Ahaz, king of Judah, began to reign. 2 He was twenty-five years old when he became king, and he reigned twenty-nine years in Jerusalem. His mother’s ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 18:1

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

The Original Prodigal Sons Series

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Sep 26, 2011

A study of chapter 30 verses 1 through 33

Isaiah 30: 1 -33 The Original Prodigal Sons 1 “Woe to the rebellious children,” says the LORD, “Who take counsel, but not of Me, and who devise plans, but not of My Spirit, that they may add sin to sin; 2 Who walk to go down to Egypt, and have not asked My advice, to strengthen ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 30:1-33

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Beating Pornography

Contributed by Nate Herbst on Feb 4, 2009

Pornography is an epidemic destroying men and women everywhere - marriages, families and churches are crumbling; this message will illustrate the magnitude of the problem, show how the battle can be won and equip you to help others in the fight.

BEATING PORNOGRAPHY The bondage of defeat vs. the freedom of victory Note: this is applicable to all men: young, old, married and single. The contrast: If you don’t beat the lust and porn addiction: You lose true manhood, the abundant life, freedom, fulfillment, your reputation, confidence, ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 5:3-19

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Maximize Your Experience - Genesis 37:5-36 Series

Contributed by Scott Turansky on Jul 25, 2021

There are two different aspects of the Christian life. I call it the academic side and then also the experiential side.

There are two different aspects of the Christian life. I call it the academic side and then also the experiential side. The academic side is where we learn the Bible stories and so on from God’s word. Now when we’re teaching children we teach them about 200 Bible stories. And then of course there’s ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 37:5-36

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Believe

Contributed by Bill Butsko on Apr 8, 2011

Jesus has power over life and death.

Text: “Everything is possible for him who believes” (Mark 9:23). What does it mean to believe? If you believe something you accept it as true or real. Also, you might believe or expect that something is going to happen or something is going to take place. For example, you might say, ...read more

Scripture: John 11:13-16

Denomination: Christian Church