Sermons on Broken Puzzle:

Brokenness: Me, You, Jacob, And Other Cracked Pots

Contributed by Perry Fowler on Feb 15, 2023

Jacob's wrestling match with God. How God uses His activity of brokenness in our lives.

Jacob Deceiver and Dreamer Series “Brokenness: Me, You, Jacob, and Other Cracked Pots” Genesis 32 Introduction: I read the story about an old Texas Cowboy who decided to apply for an insurance policy. As he walked up to the insurance office, the agent noticed that he was walking with a limp ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

He Heals The Broken Hearted

Contributed by John Gaston on Apr 25, 2021

Many people experience tragedies that cripple them emotionally & spiritually. They accept the idea that they will always be crippled. But Jesus came to heal the broken hearted and even to do a heart transplant. There is hope!

HE HEALS THE BROKEN HEARTED Isa. 61:1, NKJV INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: ALL TO CHARITY 1. When Mr. Blodgett won 25 thousand dollars on a TV game show, the master of ceremonies asked him what he was going to do with the money. 2. He replied, "It will probably all go to charity." The ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 61:1, Ezekiel 36:26

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Belonging To God In A Broken World

Contributed by Derek Geldart on Jun 21, 2025

In a world of isolation and shallow connection, true belonging is found not through status, performance, or digital affirmation, but through surrendering to Jesus Christ, being born again by the Spirit, and embraced as a beloved child of God, forever known, loved, and secured by the Father.

Belonging to God in a Broken World Matthew 19:16-26; John 3:1-18, 17:1-11 "In an age of constant connection, we’ve never been more relationally malnourished—because our hearts were made for more than clicks; they were made for communion" There was a time when a person’s identity, ...read more

Scripture: John 17:1-11, John 3:1-18, Matthew 19:16-26

Denomination: Baptist

Is My Work In Vain? A Puzzling Question From The Messiah

Contributed by Joel Pankow on Jan 16, 2020

Jesus seems discouraged in His conversation with the LORD. God's answer shows us the light.

1.19.20 Isaiah 49:1-7 Listen to me, you islands; hear this, you distant nations: Before I was born the LORD called me; from my birth he has made mention of my name. 2 He made my mouth like a sharpened sword, in the shadow of his hand he hid me; he made me into a ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 49:1-17

Denomination: Lutheran

The Missing Piece Of The Puzzle In Evangelicalism: Holiness Before The Lord

Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on Mar 5, 2021

There is a missing element, a missing piece of the puzzle in modern day evangelicalism. I've always felt that. But I couldn't figure out what it was.

There is a missing element, a missing piece of the puzzle in modern day evangelicalism. I've always felt that. But I couldn't figure out what it was. I thought for a while that perhaps it was a missional attitude, an emphasis on evangelism. I was really, really sure for a while that ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 6:9-10, 1 John 1:9, 1 Peter 1:14-16, 2 Corinthians 5:10

Denomination: Salvation Army

We Are Family Series

Contributed by David Henderson on Nov 25, 2007

This message focuses on the family of God and the fact that all of us have a significant place in God’s work. In this message I compare the body to a puzzle. All pieces of the puzzle must work together to complete the bi picture. I gave every person who

“We are Family” 1st Corinthians 12:14-26 David Henderson, Pastor/Teacher Two friends were out hunting. As they were walking through the woods, one of them suddenly screamed and the other one looked around and saw a huge grizzly bear charging at them. The first friend started to frantically put ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:14-26

Denomination: Baptist

Blowing Smoke Series

Contributed by David Flowers on Jul 6, 2010

Part 9 in series, Love Never Dies, this message looks at how we receive and give grace.

Blowing Smoke Love Never Dies, prt. 9 Wildwind Community Church David Flowers May30, 2010 I want to talk to you about grace this morning. But before I do that, I want to talk to you about…marijuana. 1. Years ago when Bill Clinton was facing criticism that he had ...read more

Scripture: John 8:1-11

Denomination: Free Methodist

Shelved? Series

Contributed by Steve Ely on Dec 10, 2019

It is an epic adventure that captures our imaginations. Toys come alive and in their story we find your story!

I. Introduction It confirmed what every child already knew. They lay motionless and lifeless while we are in their vicinity. They rely on our imaginations to create storylines and adventures for them and our muscles to move them. However, we all knew it. It kept us up at night. One eye on the toy ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 2:11-15, Exodus 4:10-12

Denomination: Pentecostal

Embracing Forgiveness

Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Jun 21, 2016

Forgiveness is what most people want from God and other people but is the hardest thing to give to someone else.

Embracing Forgiveness Selected Scriptures Introduction- Last week we looked at Pentecost. The coming of the Holy Spirit of God into believers lives. Jesus left this earth so the comforter could come, that we could be empowered to live the lives we were meant to live. Living life in our own ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:1-4

Denomination: Nazarene

King David

Contributed by Gerald Roberts on Mar 2, 2020

Davis is a mess and only God can fix his tremendous guilt.

King David is broken psalm 51:1-17 1. David -- , the greatest king in Israel's history, consider the splendor and popularity of Israel’s greatest King, He is known as the champion because he defeated Goliath, David the conqueror, David the Singer, David the shepherd boy, David the one with ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 51:1-17

Denomination: Methodist

Just Another Day In The Desert Series

Contributed by Billy Ricks on Dec 18, 2016

Moses is about to find out what we all need to find out, God uses broken things!!

Intro: Exodus chapter 3 is the continuing journey of God to set His people Israel free. Moses failed in his own power to set his people free. He fled to the desert and seems to be leading a normal life. Remember failure does not disqualify you for being used of God. Only men determine that you ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 3:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

Do You Want To Be Healed Series

Contributed by Russ Barksdale on Nov 14, 2017

We are all broken people living in a broken world. We’re all hoping in something to fix us. Only Jesus can make you well.

Series: Cross Examined Sermon: Do You Want To Be Healed? Scripture: John 5:1-9 We are all broken people living in a broken world. (vv 1-3) We’re all hoping in something to fix us. (vv 4-5) Only Jesus can make you well. (vv 6-9) INTRODUCTION Opening ...read more

Scripture: John 5:1-9

Denomination: Baptist

Cut The Ropes Now

Contributed by Steve Mays on Nov 21, 2013

The most dangerous thing in the whole world is an unbroken Christian—a Christian who feels that he doesn’t need anything.

God has been teaching me powerfully in my heart something that I am going to title, “Cut the Rope.” It is time for many of us to cut the rope as I had learned while I was in the hospital for back surgery—not being overwhelmed with certain situations or circumstances that I was ...read more

Scripture: Acts 27:22-32

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

I Got None.....

Contributed by Bala Samson on Dec 28, 2013

Fear not if you have ‘none’ today, trust His unfathomable love, power, wisdom and Excellency!

I got none…. Numbers 7:9”But to the sons of Kohath he gave none, because they were charged with the service of the holy things that had to be carried on the shoulder.” Numbers 4: 4 “The duties of the Kohathites at the Tabernacle will relate to the most sacred ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 7:1-10

Denomination: Pentecostal

All Roads Lead To Jesus PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Dec 7, 2023

This sermon explores our human brokenness, the need for restoration, and how building our lives on the foundation of Jesus Christ leads to our restoration.

Greetings, beloved in Christ. It is a joy to be together again, gathered in the name of our Saviour, Jesus Christ. How wonderful it is to be in the company of fellow believers, to share in the fellowship of God's love, to bask in the warmth of His grace. Today, we find ourselves standing on the ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 2:5-9

Topics: Restoration, Brokenness