Sermons on Heartbreaking:

04. When The Glory Departed Israel: The Tragedy Of Presumption Series

Contributed by Dr. Bradford Reaves on Aug 27, 2025

Israel, facing the Philistines, believed that bringing the Ark of the Covenant into battle would guarantee victory. But their faith was misplaced—not in God, but in the Ark as a symbol.

When the Glory Departs – The Tragedy of Presumption March 19, 2025 Dr. Bradford Reaves Crossway Christian Fellowship 1 Samuel 4 In 1957, the Soviet Union launched Sputnik 1, the first artificial satellite. This tiny metal sphere, barely two feet in diameter, sent shockwaves through the world. ...read more

Denomination: Brethren

Be Still

Contributed by Wayne Lawson on Jun 2, 2025

There are moments when we all need to hit the pause button. Life races on and, if we are not intentional and careful, we lose the joy and purpose of it all

TITLE: BE STILL SCRIPTURE: PSALM 46:10-11 There are moments when we all need to hit the pause button. Life races on and, if we are not intentional and careful, we lose the joy and purpose of it all. • Yes, sometimes you just need to pause • Too much Noise • Too many Appointments We ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 46:10-11

Denomination: Baptist

Make It Make Sense

Contributed by Dr. Jwt Spies on Oct 16, 2025

Pause and reflect on the hand of God in your life. When God allows something to bend a certain way, no human effort can straighten it out, unless He wills it. It may not make sense to us, but it may sense to God.

Ecclesiastes 7:13 (NIV) Consider what God has done: Who can straighten what He has made crooked? Look at somebody and tell them, Neighbor, I’m trying to make it make sense. Look down your row at somebody else and say, but sometimes it just doesn’t make sense. Because if we’re honest today, ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 7:13

Denomination: Baptist

Easy Street Preacher

Contributed by David Dunn on Oct 19, 2025

The gospel calls us from comfort to courage—leaving Easy Street to follow Christ on the narrow road where joy and purpose meet.

1 · Welcome to Easy Street There’s a neighborhood in almost every town called Easy Street. Zillow says the homes are cozy, the lawns are trimmed, and the HOA guarantees peace and quiet—no barking dogs, no loud parties, and certainly no uncomfortable conversations. Everyone wants to live ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:24-26, Joshua 1:9, Hebrews 12:6, 2 Corinthians 1:3-5, Philippians 3:8-10  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

Enter Into Rest

Contributed by David Dunn on Oct 25, 2025

Sabbath rest is entering Christ’s presence with trust. Because Jesus already finished the work, we can finally rest in His grace.

Introduction — A World That Teaches Us To Be Exhausted A photographer snapping pictures of first graders was making small talk. He asked a little girl, “What do you want to be when you grow up?” She thought about all the busy adults in her life and answered one word: “Tired.” Our culture has ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 4:9-11, Hebrews 4:14-16, Hebrews 3:19, Hebrews 12:18-24, Acts 7:55-60  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

Oh, To Love

Contributed by David Dunn on Oct 25, 2025

Jesus restores us after our failures, renewing our love and purpose, and calls us to love others the same way He loves us.

Picture a quiet moment you wish you could erase from your history. A word you regret. A choice you can’t take back. A time when you told Jesus with your voice, “I love You”… but told Him with your actions, “Not right now.” Every one of us has a chapter like that. Some of us have a whole ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:24-27, John 21:15-19, Luke 22:31-34, Romans 5:8, 1 John 4:19  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

When Truth Needs Fire

Contributed by David Dunn on Oct 29, 2025

Jesus rekindles cold faith by engaging every doorway of our soul—mind, heart, and body—so truth burns with love again.

INTRODUCTION — The Right That Feels Wrong There is a kind of religion that is technically correct and emotionally vacant. People walk in with good doctrine and walk out… colder than they came. And here’s the heartbreaking part: They were right. The Sabbath is right. The Second Coming is ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:32, Acts 2:1-4, John 20:27, John 1:39, John 10:27  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

Called To Serve: "honoring The Hearts That Make Ministry Happen" Series

Contributed by Kelly Benton on Jan 5, 2026

To celebrate our volunteers that serve our church body.

Colossians 3:23-24 “Whatever you do, work at it with all your heart, as working for the Lord… It is the Lord Christ you are serving.” TODAY WE CELEBRATE THE QUIET HEROES Let’s just say it straight: Ministry doesn’t happen because of one pastor or one worship team or one Sunday morning ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:23-24

Denomination: Other

Who Sinned? Learning To See People Again

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Mar 4, 2026

A sermon about seeing the image of God in every person.

“Who Sinned? Learning to See People Again” John 9:1–41 When Jesus and his disciples encounter a man blind from birth, the disciples ask a question that sounds harsh to us, but in their world was completely normal: “Rabbi, who sinned, this man or his parents, that he was born blind?” They ...read more

Scripture: John 9:1-41

Denomination: United Methodist

The Way Of The Cross - Fourth Station - "Jesus Meets His Afflicted Mother” - "A Mother’s Heart Meets The Suffering Son.” Series

Contributed by Dr. Addanki Raju on Mar 11, 2026

The Most Painful Meeting

________________________________________ The Way of the Cross Fourth Station “Jesus Meets His Afflicted Mother” “A Mother’s Heart Meets the Suffering Son.” ________________________________________ 1. Introduction – The Most Painful Meeting The Fourth Station of the Way of the Cross presents one ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:34-35, John 19:25

Restoration Of Tamar PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 25, 2023

Good morning, my dear brothers and sisters in Christ. Today, we're going to explore a story from the Old Testament that deals with some heavy and challenging themes. It's the story of Tamar, a story that confronts us with the reality of abuse, the hope of restoration, and the importance of learning ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 13:1-20

Topics: Knowing Your Worth

Feed The Children PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 24, 2023

The main point of this sermon is to remind us of God's heart for children and our responsibility as followers of Christ to care for their physical and spiritual needs.

Good morning, church family! Today, we're diving into a powerful passage from the book of Lamentations that speaks to God's heart for children, the need to feed them, and our response as followers of Christ. I recently came across a quote from Christian author and speaker, Christine Caine, that ...read more

Scripture: Lamentations 2:11-19

Topics: Feed, Children

A Transformed Life PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Nov 20, 2023

This sermon explores the transformative power of Jesus Christ, which reconciles us with God, and how our struggles can draw us closer to Him.

Good morning, beloved family of God. It is with great joy that I stand before you today, ready to share from the Word of God, our divine guide and compass in this life. A gentle breeze of grace and mercy sweeps across this gathering, reminding us of the comforting presence of the Holy Spirit. We ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:21-22

Topics: Thanksgiving, Life

Is There Hope For My Broken Heart? Series

Contributed by David Dykes on Aug 5, 2010

The God who holds the future is the God who can heal your broken heart.

INTRODUCTION This is the first of a five-part series entitled, “Is There Any HOPE for Me?” This message will answer the question, “Is there hope for my broken heart?” The subsequent messages will answer the questions, “Is there hope for me when I’ve messed up? ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:13-34

Denomination: Baptist

Sheep Need Leadership

Contributed by Paul Decker on Mar 5, 2006

The role of pastor is a ministry of leadership and shepherding.

SHEEP NEED LEADERSHIP Acts 6:1-7, I Peter 5.1-6 S: Church Structure C: Pastors Th: A People with Purpose Pr: THE ROLE OF PASTOR IS A MINISTRY OF SHEPHERDING AND LEADERSHIP. ?: How? How do we come to that conclusion? KW: Matters TS: We will find in our study of Scripture three matters that direct ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 5:1-6

Denomination: Baptist