Sermons on Brokeness:

Matthew – A Transformed Tax Collector Series

Contributed by Allan Quak on Dec 20, 2005

By calling Matthew as one of His disciples Jesus demonstrates His great love for sinners and His willingness to meet them where they are at – not where they should be. As disciples of Jesus was are called to have the same attitude.

Matthew 9:9-13 Matthew – a transformed tax collector Scripture Readings:- Luke 18:9-14 Matthew 9:9-13 (text) When you hear a name you often associate an image with that name. If I told you that someone named their pet dog “Butch” – you would have a certain picture in mind wouldn’t you. But when ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 9:9-13

Denomination: Baptist

Why Must We Suffer

Contributed by David Benson on Dec 21, 2005

Why does God allow Christians to suffer?

Why Must We Suffer Doesn’t God love us? Why does he allow us to suffer? These are common questions. Let’s look at the answers taken from God’s word. (We suffer because of the) Aging Process Since man no longer has direct access to the Tree of Life which was in the Garden of Eden, we must face ...read more

Scripture: John 9:1-5

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Christmas Eve Service

Contributed by Steven Dow on Dec 21, 2005

This is an entire Christmas Eve Service - complete with Christmas carols, candlelighting and communion. The message is a slight alteration of Pat Cook’s message "Christmas Bread" which is also available on SermonCentral.

CHRISTMAS EVE SERVICE WELCOME INVOCATION: Our glorious God, you sent your Son into our world to show us who you are. In Christ we find love, forgiveness, peace and hope; we are grateful for this reflection of you. May we encounter the Christ child in this time of worship, and in doing so, ...read more

Scripture: Micah 5:2

The Attitude Of Worship Series

Contributed by Kerry Bauman on Nov 25, 2005

David understood the priority of worship. This sermon looks at his devotion to worship and what we can learn from it.

The Attitude of Worship Text: Psalm 27:4 Introduction: As his parents watched from the patio, a little boy played baseball by himself in the back yard. Of course this amounted to tossing a ball into the air and attempting to hit it with his bat. As he did so he proclaimed to no one in particular, ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 27:4, Psalm 27:1-4, Psalm 27:1-27

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Repentance Of Peter Series

Contributed by Rule Digal on Nov 28, 2005

Without the Spirit of God, there can be no spiritual power, no revival and no victory.

Theme: THE REPENTANCE OF PETER Text: Luke 22: 54-62 Intro. A. I know that you are very familiar with Peter. We know his background well. He was once a fisherman turned-a-disciple of Jesus. Being the most outspoken among the group, he was considered the spokesperson and leader of the twelve ...read more

Scripture: Luke 22:54-62

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

From Hero To Zero

Contributed by Russell Brownworth on Dec 5, 2005

You can go from Hero to Zero in a nanosecond in this world. You can turn it around

Comfort, O comfort my people, says your God. Speak tenderly to Jerusalem, and cry to her that she has served her term, that her penalty is paid, that she has received from the LORD’S hand double for all her sins. A voice cries out: “In the wilderness prepare the way of the LORD, ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 40:1-11

Denomination: United Methodist

The King Is Coming

Contributed by Chris Surber on Aug 6, 2009

What King are you waiting for?

The King Is Coming! Revelation 19:11-16 Introduction After church, where she had been taught about the Second Coming, a little girl was quizzing her mother. “Mommy, do you believe Jesus will come back?” “Yes.” “Could he come this week?” “Yes.” “Today?” “Yes.” “Could he come in the next hour?” ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 19:11-16

Denomination: Christian Church

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

What Is The Purpose Of The Church? Series

Contributed by Steve Smith on Oct 14, 2008

Peter issues a call to the entire church to stand together resisting the devil whose desire is to rob your joy.

ILLUSTRATION: STAYING WARM TOGETHER In what the news called "The Miracle at Quecreek", 9 miners, trapped for three days 240 feet underground in a water-filled mine shaft, decided early on they were either going to live or die as a group. The 55 degree water threatened to kill them slowly by ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 5:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

Love Anyway

Contributed by Ken Pell on Oct 19, 2008

The extravagance of love often has a demanding yet exhilarating cost.

Love Anyway Mark 14:3-9 Sermon Objective: The extravagance of love often has a demanding yet exhilarating cost. Supporting Scripture: 1 John 4:20; Luke 10:29-37; James 2:14-26 INTRO It was a quiet December evening on Ward C43, the oncology unit at Georgetown University. Many of the rooms ...read more

Scripture: Mark 14:3-9

Denomination: Nazarene

Drifting Away From God

Contributed by Christian Cheong on Oct 19, 2008

We drift away from God when we began to doubt God’s good intentions and believe that we need something more to be happy.

[I’ve taken some pointers in this sermon from Chapter 5 ’Drifting Away from God’ in Joseph Stowell’s book RADICAL RELIANCE.] You see, God did not hide from us. Man was the first to hide from God. • Man did not seek God. It was God who first sought man out. DRIFTING AWAY Tom cannot swim but ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 3:1-9

Denomination: Independent/Bible

It's Not What It Looks Like

Contributed by Charles Jones on Oct 21, 2008

Satan deals in FEAR, which someone has said was an acronym for: False Evidence Appearing Real!

IT’S NOT WHAT IT LOOKS LIKE! Satan is the master illusionist! Before David Copperfield, before David Blaine, before Criss Angel, there was Lucifer! Illusionists major in the art of optical illusion. They divert your attention away from what’s really happening, getting you distracted, so they ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 37:31-34

Denomination: Pentecostal

Article 7. Gods Covenant Series

Contributed by Aubrey Vaughan on Jul 30, 2009

This sermon unpacks the teaching of God’s covenants with His people.

Article 7. GODS COVENANT LAST WEEK WE SAW BECAUSE OF THE FALL MAN IS HAS DISTANCED HIMSELF FROM GOD AND HAS FORSAKEN THE REWARD OF LIFE. THIS WEEK WE SEE THAT GOD HAS SEEN FIT TO MAKE A COVENANT OF GRACE IN ORDER FOR MAN TO HAVE COMMUNION WITH GOD RESTORED. HAVE YOU SEEN YES MAN? CARL ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 8:6-13

Denomination: Baptist

Winning Over Worry

Contributed by David Dewitt on Oct 17, 2005

As Christians we are meant to live by faith not fear. Worry is a product of fear and a lack of faith

Winning Over Worry Matthew 6:25-34 October 16, 2005 Morning Service Introduction Someone tells about a woman who for many years couldn’t sleep at night because she worried that her home would be burglarized. One night her husband heard a noise in the house, so he went downstairs to investigate. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:25-31

Denomination: Church Of God

Giving Series

Contributed by Keith Andrews on Jun 8, 2006

Third of the Form the Heart Series

Giving Mark 12:41-44 All Scripture Marked NKJV: The New King James Version. 1996, c1982. Nashville: Thomas Nelson. All Scripture Marked NLT: Holy Bible : New Living Translation. 1997,Wheaton, Ill.: Tyndale House. This week all the celebrity gossip surrounded a 14 year old girl from Palm Dessert ...read more

Scripture: Mark 12:41-44

Denomination: Baptist