Sermons on Bruised Reed:

Part 2 Prayer Of Relinquishment And Formation Prayer Series

Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Mar 4, 2020

This is part 2 of my Lenten Course on Prayer based on Richard Foster's brilliant book entitled Prayer

Story: In the early 60’s, a young Church of England ordinand went on a week’s silent retreat at Ampleforth. In those days the rules were strict – and between meals and services (which started at 4 am in the morning) the ordinands on the retreat were expected to be in their rooms praying. All ...read more

Scripture: Luke 22:29-45

Denomination: Anglican

An Example Of Genuine Worship Series

Contributed by Richard Tow on Dec 14, 2017

In Luke 7 two people are in the presence of Jesus, an unnamed woman and Simon the Pharisee. Message compares their worship experience and draws key concepts for meaningful worship.

01.29.17 Intro We are pursuing a heart of worship. We are desiring to go deeper in our worship experience with God. Last week we saw that achieving this is not so much a matter of methods and techniques, as it is the condition of the heart. In His conversation with the Woman at the Well Jesus said ...read more

Scripture: Luke 7:36-50

Denomination: Charismatic

We Come To Jesus In Steps (John 1:29-42) Series

Contributed by Garrett Tyson on Jan 4, 2022

No one starts of knowing Jesus, or who he is. And that's okay. What's important, is that you "come to" Jesus, and "abide" with him. You can't come to Jesus, while keeping your (objective) distance.

Beginning in John 1:19, we find ourselves reading the events of a single week in the life of John the Baptist and Jesus. Let's start today by simply rereading 1:19-28, day 1. (19) And this is the testimony of John, when the Jews from Jerusalem sent priests and Levites in order that they ...read more

Scripture: John 1:29-42

# 5 - Letter To The Church At Sardis Series

Contributed by Michael Collins on May 19, 2025

This is a sermon on the letter to the Church at Sardis

Letter # 5 – Letter to the Church at Sardis Revelation 3:1 - “And to the angel of the church in Sardis write, ‘These things says He who has the seven Spirits of God and the seven stars: “I know your works, that you have a name that you are alive, but you are dead.” The Seven Spirits of God Jesus ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:1-6, Revelation 1:4, Revelation 4:5, Revelation 5:6, Revelation 8:1, Hebrews 1:14, Matthew 26:41, 1 Corinthians 16:13, 1 Peter 5:8, 1 Corinthians 11:31, Hebrews 12:12, Matthew 12:20-21, Matthew 5:48, 1 Thessalonians 1:5, Romans 1:16, Hebrews 2:1-4, Matthew 24:42-44, Hebrews 3:7-15, Isaiah 61:10, 2 Corinthians 5:21, Hebrews 10:28-31, Matthew 10:32  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Vision Of Victory

Contributed by Rev. Dr. Indrani Baboolal on Mar 1, 2022

Isaiah the Prophet saw a vision of Christ Jesus wounded, bruised and stripped, however his prophetic pronunciation was a vision of the victory over an ancient spiritual warfare over the kingdom of darkness.

SCRIPTURE: Isaiah 53:5-8 King James Version 5 But he was wounded for our transgressions, he was bruised for our iniquities: the chastisement of our peace was upon him; and with his stripes we are healed.6 All we like sheep have gone astray; we have turned everyone to his own way; and the LORD hath ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 53:5-8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

No Need To Worry No Need To Fret, His Love Hasn’t Failed Us Yet Series

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Aug 2, 2012

A study of the book of Isaiah chapter 36

Isaiah 36: 1 – 22 No Need To Worry No Need To Fret, His Love Hasn’t Failed Us Yet Now it came to pass in the fourteenth year of King Hezekiah that Sennacherib king of Assyria came up against all the fortified cities of Judah and took them. 2 Then the king of Assyria sent the Rabshakeh ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 36:1-22

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

The Passion Of Christ (Part 2) Series

Contributed by Cesar Delgado on Mar 5, 2006

Our Savior died by the hand of God, according to the will of God, for the GLORY of God. Though our Lord Jesus Christ “knew no sin,” the Lord God was pleased to bruise him in the place of sinners for sin.

THE PASSION OF CHRIST Isaiah 52:13-53:9-12 Part 11 THE REVELATION OF GOD’S PLEASURE Isaiah 53:10 Good News Christian Fellowship March 12, 2006 Last’s week we have seen the Suffering of the Servant of God as Prophet Isaiah prophesy hundred years before it happens: His Mission; His Rejection; ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Impact Of Worship Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on May 20, 2003

This morning, as we take a look at Psalm 145, we will see that worship is designed to radically impact our very lives.

The Impact of Worship I’m thankful for the staff we have at PBC. Our church secretary, Barb, has really done a super job with our weekly bulletin, don’t you think? On the rare occasion that we have a typo, it’s usually my fault for not catching it when I proof it. Other churches are not as ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 145:1-21, Psalm 145:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

The Greatest Sermon Of The Year

Contributed by Scott Cody on Aug 14, 2003

A collection of passages from the Bible that tell God’s great story in one brief sermon.

It’s a bit presumptuous for someone to claim to deliver the greatest sermon of the year, but I make no apologies for today’s lesson or it’s claim. That’s because God’s going to do the preaching today. Sometimes, preachers get in the way of God’s powerful message of hope. So let me quit sharing my ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:8-14

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Voices Of Hope Series

Contributed by Tim Diack on Dec 5, 2012

Despair looks within itself, and the heart withers. Hope looks outside oneself, and the heart rejoices. Hope sees a future where despair cannot see past the present circumstances. Join us as we look at our Biblical Hope on this first Sunday of Advent 2

Voices of Hope - Isaiah 64:1-9 – December 2, 2012 Several years ago a teacher assigned to visit children in a large city hospital received a routine call requesting that she visit a particular child. She took the boy's name and room number and was told by the teacher on the other end of ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 64:1-9

Denomination: *other

Shepherds - Rejected By Men, Honored By God

Contributed by Dwight Plett on Dec 12, 2011

God opposes the proud but gives grace to the humble.

Shepherds – rejected by men, honored by God Last Sunday we talked about Mary. I tried to remove some of the mystique that surrounds her. She was a woman, albeit a special woman chosen for a special purpose, but still just a woman who yielded herself to the will of God. She experienced the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:8-18

Denomination: Mennonite

How To Behave In Church Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Mar 19, 2003

We’re to respect other believers and strive to live in peace with everyone. We’re also called to communicate what people need to hear, remembering to be patient with everyone.

How to Behave in Church I enjoy collecting bulletin bloopers. I’ve shared some in the past and have recently come across some brand new ones: Attend church and you will hear an excellent speaker and heave a healthy lunch. [I hope that’s not a reference to our potluck that follows the second ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:12-15

Denomination: Baptist

Zechariah’s Fourth Vision: Messiah The Qualifier Series

Contributed by Richard Tow on Apr 11, 2022

Do you want to enjoy intimacy with God and operate in His authority? In Zechariah 3 we are given two keys for that to happen. Additionally, it is only possible through Messiah Jesus seen here as Servant, the Branch, and the Chief Cornerstone.

Today we return to our study of Zechariah. Zechariah, along with a faithful remnant, have returned from Babylonian captivity to Jerusalem. They are rebuilding the temple along with Ezra and restoring worship of the Lord in their homeland. For 70 years the nation has been living in Babylon as ...read more

Scripture: Zechariah 3:1-10, Ephesians 2:8-10, 1 Kings 2:3, 1 Timothy 4:16, James 4:8, Isaiah 53:5-6, Matthew 20:28, Isaiah 11:1-2, Jeremiah 33:14-16, Daniel 2:34-35, Isaiah 11:1-3, Matthew 21:42, Revelation 5:6, 1 Kings 4:24-25  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Charismatic

Revelation Lesson #11 Series

Contributed by Phillip Smith on Mar 27, 2024

We begin in chapter 11. In the beginning of this vision, John sees a man use a reed to measure the temple in Jerusalem. We have read a similar vision by Zechariah in the old testament. We witness the Last Trump and it's events.

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 11:1-19, Zechariah 2:1-5, Revelation 21:7-8, Daniel 12:3-4, Daniel 8:13-27  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Power Of Faith

Contributed by William Crowder on Jun 10, 2003

The only thing this thief saw was a broken, bruised man with a hand-made title hanging over his head and a crowd who hated and mocked him and yet he believed and was saved. What will it take for you?

1)Where are we? a)Calvary b)Christ is hanging on the cross c)He is hanging with two thieves on either side d)The mocking crowd e)Time of suffering, pain and torment 2)What do we know of those hanging with Jesus? a)They were criminals b)They deserved what they were getting 3)What changed the one ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:27-45

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed