Sermons on brokeness:

All Mine Series

Contributed by Gordon Pike on Oct 10, 2021

The “false prophet” or “Antichrist” will perform great signs and will deceive the inhabitants of the earth, including bringing peace on earth … but that “peace” will come with a price.

[Play “Imagine” by John Lennon.] Wow. Sounds like “Heaven on earth,” doesn’t it? “Nothing to kill or die for” … “No need for greed or hunger/A brotherhood of man” … “Imagine all the people/Living life in peace … Sharing all the world … And the world will live as one” ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 13:11-17, Genesis 10:8-9, Revelation 13:2-4, Revelation 13:7-8, Daniel 2:39-45, Daniel 2:31-36, Daniel 2:27-28, Genesis 11:3-4  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: United Methodist

The War In Israel Our Duty And Responsibility

Contributed by Melvin Maughmer, Jr. on Oct 15, 2023

We should pray for the peace of Israel as Psalms 122:-6-7 says We should pray that the hostages are safe and returned to their families without harm. Pray that both the Palestinians and the Jews can stop fighting and try to live in harmony. Pray that the fighting stops.

The War in Israel Our Duty and Responsibility By Bishop Melvin L. Maughmer, Jr. OPENING: - The Bible says, Hosea 4:6 “My people are destroyed for the lack of knowledge”. No doubt last Sunday Morning and for sure this Sunday churches all over will be saying “Let’s pray for Israel”, because on last ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 3:16, Joshua 21:41-45

Denomination: Apostolic

2 Kings Part 3 Chapter 11-15

Contributed by Steven W. Satterfield on Oct 22, 2023

NASB, notes from biblegateway.com

REVIEW: CHAPTER 6 WAS ELISHA AND THE SYRIANS; CHAPTER 7 WAS THE LEPERS AND THE SYRIANS; CHAPTER 8 WAS HAZAEL, KING IN DAMASCUS; CHAPTER 9 AND 10 WAS ABOUT JEHU. The Revolt against (Bad) Athaliah Queen of Judah 11 When Athaliah the mother of Ahaziah saw that her son was dead, she rose and ...read more

Denomination: Vineyard

Why Thanks God, Give Back To God And Give To Others? Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Nov 12, 2023

We should want to give back to God and others because of what Jesus has done for us. In appreciation of His blessings and having experienced

Series: Thanksgiving to God and Giving Back – Why Give Back? Video Illustration: Psalm 118 Thesis: We should want to give back to God and others because of what Jesus has done for us. In appreciation of His blessings and having experienced His love in our struggles. We should want to pass on His ...read more

Scripture: John 3:16, Romans 8:31-39

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Power Factors For Your Life

Contributed by Richard Tow on Jan 29, 2025

This sermon addresses 7 key elements for successful Christian living. It was preached to Liberty Ministry College students to emphasize the essentials for Christian ministry. It is a good reminder for seasoned Christians of what must be nurtured in their lives to finish well.

In this chapel service, I want to share with you Seven Power Factors for a Successful Journey with the Lord. You already have a zeal for Christ, or you would not be attending this service today. How can you perpetuate that for the long run? What are the essentials for a fruitful ministry in the ...read more

Scripture: John 6:66-67, Philippians 3:1-12, Galatians 5:16-17, Proverbs 3:5-6, 2 Corinthians 13:1-14, 1 Timothy 1:12, 1 Thessalonians 5:1-19, John 4:1-25, Job 42:5-6  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Charismatic

Making The Most Of Opportunities Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Feb 10, 2025

Since the gospel changes everything, it must change everything about us.

Making the Most of Opportunities Philippians 1:12-18 Rev. Brian Bill January 25-26, 2025 I appreciated John Stonestreet’s recent Breakpoint Commentary called, “Everybody Was Talking About Jesus Monday Night, Even Scott Van Pelt.” Here’s an excerpt. Outspoken faith has been part of the story ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:12-18

Denomination: Baptist

Your Leadership, Your Effectiveness: A Call To Growth

Contributed by Stanley Daniel on May 12, 2025

Every Christian's spiritual effectiveness and impact for God are limited by their leadership ability, which acts as a ceiling. We must intentionally develop conviction, responsibility, and continuous growth through mentorship.

Introduction Good morning, brothers and sisters. Have you ever sensed a limit on your potential? Perhaps you've worked hard, developed skills, and striven towards a goal, yet felt as though an invisible barrier preventing you from achieving your full effectiveness or having the impact you ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 32:1-14, Romans 12:2, 1 Corinthians 9:24-27

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Renewed Vision

Contributed by Austin W. Duncan on May 20, 2025

This New Year’s Eve sermon challenges believers to reflect on perseverance through hardship and to anchor their goals not just in ambition, but in the eternal path, presence, and pleasures found in Christ.

Not Giving Up As I was preparing for today, I just want to share with you where my heart was yesterday as I was preparing for this morning: we had a hundred opportunities this year to quit. We had a hundred opportunities to quit on Jesus. Maybe you were disappointed and you clung to him. Maybe you ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 16:1-11, Psalm 119:103-105, John 14:6, John 4:13-14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Somebody, Show Me The Blood

Contributed by Dr. Jerry Hulse on Jun 29, 2022

Christianity and Islam are two of the largest religions in the world with about 1.8 billion and 1.1 billion members respectively. Please read this sermon with an open mind to discover if a relationship with God is possible and learn the one unique trait that places Christianity above all others!

SCRIPTURAL REFERENCES (Colossians 1:13-14) (13) "Who hath delivered us from the power of darkness, and hath translated us into the kingdom of his dear Son:" (14) "In whom we have redemption through his blood, ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:12, John 1:3, 2 Corinthians 5:21, Isaiah 9:6-7, Colossians 1:13-14, 1 Peter 1:18-19, Hebrews 9:14, 1 John 1:7-9  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

I'm Not Going To Miss You Series

Contributed by Chuck Gohn on Jun 30, 2022

This sermon continues to focus on Solomon's melancholy view of life and his conclusion to: "Remember God in the days of your youth" because there will come a point where you will no longer remember or enjoy very little.

The passage we will be looking at today is kind of a lengthy one. It is Ecclesiastes 11:7 going all the way down to Ecclesiastes 12:8. This particular chunk of passage is actually considered probably the last words that Solomon wrote at least in this book. Even though there are words that ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:21

Denomination: Christian Church

Deliverance Series

Contributed by Chuck Gohn on Jul 21, 2022

This sermon focuses on the story of God's deliverance of the Hebrew people from the hands of the Pharaoh and how God continues to deliver us from the various Pharaohs that plague us today.

We are continuing our series called The Story which is an overview of the story of the Bible and how all the small stories in the Bible connect up to the larger story of the Bible and more importantly how each of our individual stories connect up to the grander story of the Bible. For the last ...read more

Denomination: Christian Church

Legalism Exposed Series

Contributed by Richard Tow on May 6, 2024

This exposition of Romans 4:13-16 addresses the problem of trying to attain righteousness through good works. The law was given to expose our sinfulness and lead us to Christ for salvation. The deception of legalism is a problem that must be addressed.

Intro Our text today is Romans 4:13-16: “It was not through the law that Abraham and his offspring received the promise that he would be heir of the world, but through the righteousness that comes by faith. 14 For if those who depend on the law are heirs, faith means nothing and the promise is ...read more

Scripture: Romans 4:1-25, Genesis 17:1-14, Romans 11:1-6, Galatians 4:1-9, Romans 8:9-39, Jude 1:4, Romans 3:20-23, 2 Corinthians 5:9, Ephesians 2:8-10  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Charismatic

Three Essentials Of The Christian Life

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Nov 1, 2021

We mortals understand for us to live in this physical life there are somethings that are essential.

These things we cannot survive without in this physical world, they are: • Air to breathe • Water • Food • Sleep • Shelter • Income These things are essential to life here on earth. Also, when it comes to our spiritual life there are somethings that are essential to live the Christian ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 9:5-28

Denomination: Baptist

Covenant Concerns Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Jun 13, 2024

God is thoroughly and completely committed to you, so commit yourself to Him, commit yourself to justice, and commit yourself to compassion.

Several years ago, a national magazine assigned a photographer to take pictures of a forest fire. They told him a small plane would be waiting at the airport to fly him over the fire. The photographer arrived at the airstrip just an hour before sundown. Sure enough, a small Cessna airplane stood ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 23:20-33, Exodus 24:3-8, Romans 12:1, Ephesians 1:3, Exodus 21:22-25, Exodus 23:24-25, Exodus 22:21-27, Luke 14:13, James 1:27, James 2:5, Micah 6:8  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical Free

1 Samuel Part 1 (Nasb), Means "asked Of God", Took Place Over 100 Years In Israel / Judah

Contributed by Steven W. Satterfield on Apr 19, 2024

A prophet and judge: God's choice; Notes from biblegateway.com and Marilyn Hickey Ministries

"Samuel writes a prophetically oriented history of Israel's early monarchy. Because their sinful nature found it easier to follow an earthly king, the Israelites were reluctantly granted a monarch of their popular choice - but man's wisdom never exceeds God's wisdom, and this ...read more

Denomination: Vineyard