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  • David Hicks avatar

    Bruised Reeds And Smoldering Wicks

    Contributed by David Hicks on Nov 15, 2006
    based on 24 ratings
     | 17,634 views

    The Lord shows compassion and mercy to those who are broken and bruised by life. We are called to be people of compassion as well.

    Bruised Reeds and Smoldering Wicks Matthew 12:15-21 In her book entitled "It’s not in the Ministry Manual," Mary Ann Cejka relates a time when the students in her Spanish class welcomed a refugee for Thanksgiving dinner one year. The following is an excerpt from this story: Fernando did not ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

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    Bruised But Not Broken

    Contributed by Dr. William D. Poovey on Apr 23, 2015
     | 13,897 views

    A bruised reed shall he not break, and smoking flax shall he not quench...

    Bruised but not Broken Matthew 12:10-21 And, behold, there was a man which had his hand withered. And they asked him, saying, Is it lawful to heal on the sabbath days? that they might accuse him. 11 And he said unto them, What man shall there be among you, that shall have one sheep, and if it ...read more

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    Denomination: Foursquare

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    "Meet The Messiah!"

    Contributed by Daniel Habben on Jan 12, 2014
     | 4,898 views

    How God’s Ancient Announcement Delivers Contemporary Comfort

    Well, the roster for the Canadian Olympic men’s hockey team was announced last week. Not surprisingly hockey enthusiasts are debating the selection of athletes. It was a no-brainer of course to include Sydney Crosby on the team, but was it wise to leave off a veteran like Joe Thornton? In ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    The Bruised And Dim

    Contributed by John Williams Iii on Jun 15, 2011
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     | 6,368 views

    Where we are quick to speak and quick to react, God’s ways puzzle us. Where we might be too proud and too quick to consider aggressively taking charge, God in His infinite wisdom demonstrates His loving mercy, humility, a

    THE BRUISED AND DIM Text: Isaiah 42: 1 - 7 Someone (Dr. Thomas Long) reiterates how this passage of scripture illustrates who God is as someone who will neither break a bruised reed, nor quench a dimly burning wick but will bring justice. Beside these metaphors of ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    Buised Reeds And Smoldering Wicks

    Contributed by D. Greg Ebie on Aug 23, 2002
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     | 12,018 views

    In the midst of our "throw away" society, Jesus restores broken lives. Let Jesus give you a "before and after" story of restoration, renewal and hope.

    Intro: You have probably heard the story about the preacher who would put a breath mint in his mouth as he would step to the pulpit to begin to preach. Not only did this keep the preacher from having bad breath to offend his congregation as he would greet them at the conclusion of the mornings ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Ouch, That Hurts!

    Contributed by D. Greg Ebie on Sep 6, 2002
    based on 88 ratings
     | 7,881 views

    Nothing is more fagile than a bruised reed or a smoldering wick. Jesus can uncover our hidden pain and bring healing to our lives.

    Imagine you are in the doctor’s office. The patient has had your patience tested because it’s now 4:10 and your appointment was scheduled for 3:00. You didn’t really want to be there for your general physical; you feel just fine, but you had no choice. Nevertheless you smile as the doctor ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Part #2 Ready, Watching, Vigilant (Think Ahead)

    Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Nov 11, 2016
     | 2,867 views

    What message are we really sending to those around us. Could we be leaning on a bruised reed? This problem might reveal a real weakness within the heart?

    READY, WATCHING, VIGILANT--- Think ahead. PART #2 By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com DO WE UNDERSTAND IT OFTEN TIMES IS EASIER TO START A FIRE THAN IT IS TO KEEP THE FIRE BURNING? You have to be vigilant to keep the home fires burning. 1 Corinthians 14:8 For if the trumpet give an ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    God’s Healing Touch

    Contributed by Dennis Lee on Oct 25, 2020
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     | 5,495 views

    Today's Sermon is a message about the true nature and character of God, which is something that the church and God's people have seem to have forgotten.

    God’s Healing Touch Isaiah 42:1-9 Watch at: https://youtu.be/9XDXked3KvY Unfortunately, I have been hearing a lot today about how Christians are beginning to abandon their faith in higher numbers than we have seen before, at least in my lifetime and since I’ve been a Christian over the last 40 ...read more

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    Denomination: Foursquare

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    The Mighty Saving Works Of God's Gentle Servant Series

    Contributed by Reuben Bredenhof on Jul 17, 2022
     | 1,789 views

    Christ will not break the bruised reed nor quench the smoking flax. None of his believers are disposable, none are useless to him. Be sure that when you go to Christ with your troubles, He will help. Be sure that when you repent and bring your sins to him, He will be gentle.

    The book of Isaiah is sometimes called ‘the fifth gospel.’ In the New Testament we have four gospels, of course: Matthew, Mark, Luke and John. These tell the story of the life and death and resurrection of Jesus. Well, you could say that Isaiah does the same thing, because his book is such a great ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    The Bruise Of Rejection

    Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Dec 11, 2014
     | 4,446 views

    Today many feel rejected. Sometimes this feeling is real, sometimes it is more emotional. The bruise of rejection scars as hurt people tend to hurt people.

    THE BRUISE OF REJECTION... THE STING OF REJECTION... By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com BRUISE: Injury, a discoloration of skin, damage to fruit, damage, do wrong HURT MENTALLY OR EMOTIONALLY, HURT, harm, REJECTION: To put aside, to send back, REFUSE TO ACCEPT, vomit, decline, throw ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Living In A Fallen, Broken World

    Contributed by Mark Roper on Mar 4, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 10,065 views

    We live in a fallen and broken world. We should expect disappointments in all facets of life. We know also that Painted on the canvas of our lives is the tender touch of a Creator who has a special place for the bruised and weary of the world

    Living in a fallen, broken world Luke 4:16-19 KJV Is there anything more frail than a bruised reed? We have all seen one at the water’s edge. A once slender and tall stalk of sturdy river grass, it is now bowed and bent. It’s bruised and broken. That’s a pretty accurate picture of what can ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Funeral Larry Reed

    Contributed by Gerald Roberts on Sep 12, 2023
     | 1,612 views

    Funeral service Christian man

    1. Would the congregation please stand as we say the Lords Prayer together . Our Father who art in heaven, hallowed be thy name. Thy kingdom come. Thy will be done on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread, and forgive us our trespasses, as we forgive those who trespass against ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Broken Bruised But Repairable Series

    Contributed by Jerry Stepp on Jun 15, 2008
    based on 16 ratings
     | 13,421 views

    Our place on the wheel we must find

    BROKEN BRUISED BUT REPAIRABLE JEREMIAH 18 1-13 KJV INTRODUCTION: God is revealed to us in the Bible in many different figures. * Supremely of course, God is the loving Heavenly Father. * He is also Creator of the worlds, * The Lord Of Hosts who leads the armies of Heaven, the King of Kings and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Broken But Not Beyond Repair

    Contributed by Steven Glover on Oct 17, 2002
    based on 130 ratings
     | 29,430 views

    In the eyes of men we may be broken;however, in the eyes of Jesus we are not beyond repair.

    Title: “Broken But Not Beyond Repair” Text: Isaiah 42:1-3; Matthew 12:14-21 Introduction: It would appear that a delightful word picture is found within our text. The great prophet Isaiah had been gathering the thin reeds, which grew so plentifully in the Jordan valley. The reeds were useful as ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Reed Sea Or Red Sea?

    Contributed by Scott Coltrain on Apr 14, 2016
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,951 views

    This lesson focuses on what seems to be a major discrepancy between the Old and New Testament. A discrepancy that centers upon the geography of Egypt and the Sinai Peninsula.

    This lesson does not deal with any deep doctrines of the Scriptures nor does it touch on personal and family conduct. I want to turn our attention to what seems to be a major discrepancy between the Old and New Testament. A discrepancy that centers upon the geography of Egypt and the Sinai ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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