Sermons on Brokeness Restoration:

"the Bottom Of The Barrel?"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Dec 14, 2021

A sermon for Advent.

“The Bottom of the Barrel?” Matthew 1:1-17 A Church I served had an amazing ministry aimed at helping the more than 150 children living—full-time--in nearby extended-stay hotels. We had an after-school tutoring, mentoring and feeding program—not unlike Safe House—here at Red Bank. On ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:1-17

Denomination: United Methodist

Revelation Lesson #12 Series

Contributed by Phillip Smith on Apr 3, 2024

Is Jesus declaring to John the events of his Spirit birth in the Spirit Realm? Is this part of the reason Satan was cast out of Heaven to earth? Let us study chapter 12.

A thorough study of the Revelation of Jesus Christ, which God gave unto him, to show his servants things which must shortly come to pass. (Rev. 1:1) Welcome to our study of the Revelation of Jesus Christ given unto Apostle John. I am Phillip Smith, your host and fellow servant of our Lord and ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 12:1-17, John 1:1-4, Genesis 1:1, Genesis 1:3, Luke 10:18  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Remembering His Sacrifice

Contributed by Christian Cheong on Oct 6, 2024

Jesus made 3 remarkable statements while eating with His disciples. He pointed to His death, He made a new covenant, and He foresaw His resurrection.

Matt 26:26-30 - REMEMBERING HIS SACRIFICE Jesus made THREE very remarkable statements while eating with His disciples. • HE POINTED TO HIS DEATH, saying He would be sacrificed in flesh and blood. • HE MADE A NEW COVENANT, saying it would be established in His blood. • Finally, HE FORESAW HIS ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 26:26-30, Exodus 12:1-14, Hebrews 9:12, John 11:25-26, Hebrews 10:4  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Faith That Lives In Us Series

Contributed by David Dunn on Oct 14, 2025

The risen Christ lives through His people, transforming ordinary lives into visible faith—love in motion, hope unbroken, power indwelling.

Introduction — From Faith That Saves to Faith That Lives We’ve talked about the faith that saves us — Christ’s faithfulness on the cross. We’ve talked about the faith that shapes us — the Spirit’s daily work molding our hearts. Now we come to the living expression of it all: the faith that lives ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 2:20, Colossians 1:27, Romans 8:11, John 15:4-5, Galatians 5:6  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

Pray Gratefully Series

Contributed by Davon Huss on Nov 30, 2024

The Gospels record several places where Jesus gave thanks (from Bob Hostetler's book, Red Letter Prayer Life, chapter on the same title)

HoHum: There is an insurance commercial where an internet influencer says into her phone: “Hey, fam. I am at this beautiful lake that I just discovered. Practicing gratitude, manifesting abundance” WBTU: Laugh at that every time but it is true that practicing gratitude does make a difference ...read more

Scripture: John 11:38-44, Matthew 11:25-26, Luke 24:28-31

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

When Eyes Are Opened

Contributed by Dasol Kang on Jun 8, 2025

We recognize Jesus Christ through the Scriptures, not through our expectations or desires.

Have you ever lost something, but only to realize it was right there with you the whole entire time? I remember one time I was speaking to my wife on the phone—we were just talking about random things—when suddenly, I fell into a panic. I frantically started searching and told my wife, “Emily, I ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:13-35

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

"Life In The New Community”

Contributed by Clarence Eisberg on Feb 12, 2025

The Beatitudes are written to the "new Christian community" Both the economiclly poor disciples and rich Pharisees disciples must now "live rightly" in the same community of faith. Different emphasis than in Matthew.

In Jesus Holy Name February 16, 2025 Luke 6:20,24 “Life in the New Community” If we are to understand these beatitudes in the Gospel of Luke there are some “first things first” we should know. 1) Luke is probably writing between 58 AD & 64 AD when the Apostle Paul is in prison in ...read more

Scripture: Luke 6:20, Luke 6:20-26

Denomination: Lutheran

Determined And Devoted Series

Contributed by John Dobbs on Feb 21, 2025

In our text we come to a major turning point in Luke’s Gospel. Beginning here and continuing for ten lengthy chapters - right up to the Triumphal Entry, Jesus is on the road. This section is called the “Travel Narrative” and it contains much material not found in the other gospels. 

DETERMINED AND DEVOTED  Luke 9:51-62 Introduction In our text we come to a major turning point in Luke’s Gospel. Beginning here and continuing for ten lengthy chapters - right up to the Triumphal Entry, Jesus is on the road. This section is called the “Travel Narrative” and it contains ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:51-62

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Jesus Breaks The Chains

Contributed by Edward Hardee on Jul 14, 2024

Sermon about how Jesus breaks the chains in people lives. The world does not know how to give life but Jesus does.

Title: Breaking the Chains Theme: Jesus can break the chains the world tries to place on us. Text: Mark 4:35 – 41, 5:1 – 20 Note: Quotes are from J. Sidlow Baxter’s Awake My Heart devotional on July 10th Opening Scripture: Then they came to the other side of the sea, to the country of the ...read more

Scripture: Mark 4:35-41, Mark 5:1-20

Denomination: Church Of God

Harden Not Your Heart PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 31, 2023

This sermon encourages believers to trust in God's faithfulness and provision during times of struggle, using disappointments as fertile ground for spiritual growth.

Good morning, dear family in Christ. We're gathered here today, not as strangers, but as brothers and sisters united in our shared love for our Lord Jesus Christ. As we open our hearts and minds to the Word of God, let us remember that we are not alone in our struggles, our disappointments, our ...read more

Scripture: Mark 8:17-19

Topics: Remove, Stones

Worship And Prayer PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Jan 24, 2024

This sermon explores how the early church's commitment to passionate prayer, purposeful worship, and persistent fellowship can guide and inspire our faith community today.

Good morning, brothers and sisters in Christ. It is always a joy to gather together, bound by our shared love for the Lord, and today, we find ourselves on familiar ground. We are returning to the book of Acts, to a passage that vividly paints the picture of an early church that was vibrant, ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:42-47

Topics: Worship, Prayer

It Is Finished PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Mar 4, 2024

This sermon explores the profound significance of Jesus' crucifixion, emphasizing the depth of God's love and the redemption it offers to humanity.

Good morning, church family! Isn't it a joy to gather together in the house of the Lord, to bask in His presence, and to be reminded of His great love for us? A love that was so profound, so deep, that it led Him to the cross, a place of unimaginable pain and suffering. Yet, it was through this ...read more

Scripture: John 19:16-37

Topics: Condemnation

Finding Salvation Through Tribulation

Contributed by Michael Murdock on Oct 21, 2002

This is a narrative style sermon of finding hope in life’s troubles.

"Finding Salvation through Tribulation." Comfort: Good Choices in Troubled Times Ruth 1:1,2,11-13, 16-18, 20,21; 2:8-12; 4:8-10, 14-17 Introduction Today I want to share with you a story about three women and the choices they make. (Read Ruth 1:1,2) Forced to leave their home in Bethlehem ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Cultivating Series

Contributed by John Barry on Jun 12, 2009

The editor-in-chief of Bible Study magazine addresses the importance of a Christian’s continued growth in Christ and challenges listeners to embrace God’s plan for their lives and their communities.

We have all at one point or another asked a simple question to ourselves, "Does my life have meaning?" In a mixed up, chaotic world, we wonder, what difference am I making? Am I part of the problem, or am I part of the solution? Is my life relevant? And when it really gets hard we ask the deepest ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:31-32

Denomination: *other

Where Is The Prophetic Generation?

Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Dec 27, 2012

Samuel represented a new generation—a righteous priesthood to replace that which was profaned. He was an uncompromised, prophetic voice of courage used by God to call the people back to His ways. God is going to raise up a new, prophetic voice of courage,

Opening illustration: A. W. Tozer pastored in the city of Chicago for many years. On one occasion when a new minister arrived in Chicago, Tozer called him and described the difficulty and spiritual warfare involved in pastoring is such a city. He said, “If you ever want to pray with me, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 3:1-20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational