Sermons on Brokenness:

Baptism In The Holy Spirit

Contributed by Nick S Panico on May 20, 2016

This message gives a scriptural perspective on the Spirit's Baptism, it's work in believers lives today, and how to receive it. It can be shared in one session or broken up into a series of messages.

“What Are You Doing With The Lazarus At Your Gate?” Luke 16:19 through Luke 16:31 (NIV) 19“There was a rich man who was dressed in purple and fine linen and lived in luxury every day. 20At his gate was laid a beggar named Lazarus, covered with sores 21and longing to eat what ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Significance Of Angels At Christmas

Contributed by Howard Strickland on Dec 2, 2019

Can I tell you when we get to heaven there won’t be any broken angel wings, No weak ones, No emotionally disturbed ones, no lame or feeble ones.’

Christmas- The Significance Of Angels. Luke 2:8-21TLB That night some shepherds were in the fields outside the village, guarding their flocks of sheep. 9 Suddenly an angel appeared among them, and the landscape shone bright with the glory of the Lord. They were badly frightened, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:8-21

Denomination: Pentecostal

Living The Sanctified Life Series

Contributed by Allan Quak on Oct 12, 2019

When Timothy returns from Thessalonica he brings with him some questions from the Thessalonians. In these verses Paul deals with the issue of broken love, which causes unsanctified sexuality.

You can listen to the full message here:- http://nec.org.au/strong-and-ready/ Message 1 Thessalonians 4:1-12 Living the Sanctified Life Let’s start with a quick reminder about the timing of when Paul wrote 1 Thessalonians. When Silas and Timothy came from Macedonia (to Paul who was in Corinth), ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 4:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

Peace-Ing Together Series

Contributed by Perry Greene on Jun 4, 2015

The mission of Jesus and his disciples is to bring peace, harmony, wholeness (Shalom) to the chaos and brokenness of people. Jesus demonstrates this on the Sea of Galilee as he heads for the "other side" to fulfill that mission.

1. What if. . . a. . . . Our congregation ceased to exist? Would our community know? Would they care? Would the kingdom of heaven be impacted by our absence? b. . . . We re-evaluate our purpose, what would we find? 1) Worship? 2) Study? 3) Fellowship? 4) Benevolence? c. . . . Join God in HIS ...read more

Scripture: Mark 4:35-41

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Happiness Through - Peace Making (Beatitudes) Series

Contributed by Thomas Bartlett on Nov 2, 2020

You are never more like God than when you are restoring broken relationships. This is the heart of God and Jesus said it this way. “Blessed are the peacemakers, for they shall be called sons of God.”

Happiness In An Unsettling World Steele Creek Church, Eastfield Campus Dr. Tom Bartlett – November 1, 2020 Matthew 5:9 PEACEMAKER OUTLINE Peacemaker “Blessed are the peacemakers, for they shall be called sons of God.” Matthew 5:9 (ESV) Why be a peacemaker? • Broken relationships hinder your ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:9, 1 John 4:20, Psalm 37:21-22, James 3:18, Matthew 5:23-26  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Other

O My Father, Bless Me Too.

Contributed by Wilson Oshorakpor on Jun 5, 2023

Esau's cry of desperation could not be ignored by his father Isaac. He lost his birthright, but in desperation got a remnant blessing that was enough for his yoke to be broken.

TEXT: Genesis 27:34, 38 "And when Esau heard the words of his father, he cried with a great and exceeding bitter cry, and said unto his father, Bless me, even me also, O my father... And Esau said unto his father, Hast thou but one blessing, my father? bless me, even me also, O my father. ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 27:34, Genesis 27:38

Denomination: Pentecostal

A Light Has Dawned

Contributed by Christian Cheong on Jan 30, 2023

Christmas reminds us that the light of Christ has dawned upon us. God has not forgotten nor forsaken us. There is hope in this broken world. Jesus is our hope and Saviour.

Isaiah 9:1-7 ESV 1But there will be no gloom for her who was in anguish. In the former time he brought into contempt the land of Zebulun and the land of Naphtali, but in the latter time he has made glorious the way of the sea, the land beyond the Jordan, Galilee of the nations. 2The people ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 9:1-7, Isaiah 7:14, Matthew 4:13-17, John 1:9-13

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Overcoming The Spirit Of Offence

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jun 26, 2025

Offence is a spiritual snare that Satan uses to trap God’s people. It creeps in subtly, but its consequences are severe: broken relationships, spiritual dryness, delayed destiny, and emotional pain.

OVERCOMING THE SPIRIT OF OFFENCE By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Luke 17:1 Supporting Texts: Proverbs 18:19, Matthew 24:10, Hebrews 12:14-15, 2 Corinthians 2:10-11, Ephesians 4:31-32 INTRODUCTION: Offence is one of the enemy’s most effective weapons against believers. Jesus warned in Luke ...read more

Scripture: Luke 17:1

Denomination: Assembly Of God

From Dry Bones To A Mighty Army

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jun 6, 2025

Just as the dry bones were brought back to life, God can revive any part of your life that seems lost, broken, or hopeless. No situation is beyond His power.

FROM DRY BONES TO A MIGHTY ARMY By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Ezekiel 37:1-10 Supporting Texts: Isaiah 43:19, Joel 2:25-27, Romans 8:11, John 11:25, 1 Peter 2:9 INTRODUCTION: The valley of dry bones described in Ezekiel 37 paints a vivid picture of hopelessness, lifelessness, and ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 37:1-10

Denomination: Assembly Of God

When God Arises Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jun 12, 2025

The phrase “Let God arise” is a powerful cry for divine intervention. Throughout Scripture, when God arises, His enemies scatter, chains are broken, and impossible situations are turned around.

WHEN GOD ARISES By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Psalm 68:1 Supporting Texts: Isaiah 42:13, Exodus 14:13-14, Judges 5:31, Acts 12:5-11 INTRODUCTION: The phrase “Let God arise” is a powerful cry for divine intervention. Throughout Scripture, when God arises, His enemies scatter, chains are ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 68:1

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Book Of Lamentations – Part 11 – The Walls Are Broken And Sadness And Tragedy Are Widespread – Jeremiah Questions God - Chapter 2:18-20 Series

Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Apr 10, 2025

Such tragedy in Judah but who can help? The broken walls weep. Hunger is everywhere. Women turn to cannibalism. Everyone is badly affected. Jeremiah asks, “Why has the LORD done this to us?” In fact it is sin that is reaping its sowing. The nation was corrupt.

THE BOOK OF LAMENTATIONS – PART 11 – THE WALLS ARE BROKEN AND SADNESS AND TRAGEDY ARE WIDESPREAD – JEREMIAH QUESTIONS GOD - CHAPTER 2:18-20 We continue the description of the state of the survivors from the Babylonian invasion and Jeremiah’s communication to them. The book is called Lamentations ...read more

Scripture: Lamentations 2:18, Lamentations 2:19, Lamentations 2:20, Romans 8:28, Romans 8:26-27, Hebrews 4:14-16, Lamentations 2:7, Jeremiah 2:8, Jeremiah 5:30-31, Habakkuk 3:2, Genesis 6:5, Luke 17:26-27  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Working Together Series

Contributed by Steve Lawson on Jan 5, 2004

What good is it to be concerned; what good is it to be broken; what good is it to fast and pray; what good is it to survey the ruins; what good is it to ask the people to work if you’re not going to build?

Working Together Nehemiah 3 They started building! Can you imagine what would have happened if instead of building they: Talked about building? Wrote books about building? Critiqued Nehemiah’s proposal of building? Formed various committees to investigate the possibility of ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 3:1-32

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Futility Of Human Efforts Without God

Contributed by Rev. Roberto D. Abella on Oct 24, 2004

At this present situation families are openly in trouble and others were broken. How can we solve this problem and make it a strong family? And how can we receive the blessing from God?

“Unless the LORD builds the house, its builders labor in vain. Unless the LORD watches over the city, the watchmen stand guard in vain.” OUTLINE I) THE FAMILY SUCCESS WILL BE FOUND IN GOD (v.1a). How to became successful in building family? a. by seeking GOD’S direction b. by depending upon ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 127:1

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Mystery Revealed Series

Contributed by Jim Black on Feb 7, 2003

Focus: Paul’s mission was to reveal the fact that God has broken down the walls which divide and made all one in Christ; a mission which he also gives to the church.

Mystery Revealed Ephesians 3:1-3 Focus: Paul’s mission was to reveal the fact that God has broken down the walls which divide and made all one in Christ; a mission which he also gives to the church. Function: To challenge the church to take up Paul’s challenge to reveal the manifold wisdom ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 3:1-13

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Sons Of Fresh Oil Series

Contributed by Mark Jones on May 15, 2005

the prophetic proclamation of Zechariah to Zerubbabel and Joshua, "Not by might nor by power, but by My Spirit says the Lord of Hosts." Note: this sermon is broken into three installments above-may be preached as a series.

The Lord Remembers: Perpetual Power for God’s People Zechariah 4:1-14, Acts 1:8 Essence of the Lesson: The Holy Spirit is the perpetual power source for God’s People, and enables them to conquer insurmountable obstacles! One New Year’s Day, in the Tournament of Roses parade, a beautiful float ...read more

Scripture: Zechariah 4:1-14

Denomination: Methodist