Sermons on Indistructable Fragility:

Thanksgiving, Christmas And Providence

Contributed by Bob Marcaurelle on Nov 5, 2021

In the birth of our country and in the birth of Jesus we see the invisible, providential hand of God shaping nations and events in preparation for both; and that, more than anything else is what we need in our fractured and fragile country today.

THANKSGIVING, CHRISTMAS AND PROVIDENCE “When the time had fully come, God sent His Son.” (Galatians 4:4) “The Lord works out everything for His own purposes, even the wicked for the day of disaster.” (Proverbs. 16:4) Bob Marcaurelle bobmarcaurelle@charter.net Universal “providence” means ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 4:4, Habakkuk 3:17-19, Proverbs 16:4

Denomination: Baptist

God Intercedes Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Sep 10, 2022

Romans 8:26-28 is a very comforting passage... but what does the Bible mean by saying God intercedes for us?

The court was in session and there were the usual niceties that had to be observed. Everyone stood as the judge entered the courtroom. When everyone was seated again, the judge read the charges, and then asked the man at the defense table: “Are you the defendant in this case?” The defendant ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:26-28

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Dwelling In Dagon's Den

Contributed by Robert Leroe on Apr 3, 2005

Although we live in troublesome times, and life seems fragile and irksome, we are not alone in the universe. Greater is He who protects us than the forces of evil around us. Evil may appear to prevail, but God will have the final word.

“Dwelling in Dagon’s Den”, I Samuel 5. Pastor Bob Leroe, Cliftondale Congregational Church, Saugus, Massachusetts I saw a cartoon last week about the popular PBS Antique Road Show. A woman brought in the Ark of the Covenant, and the appraiser gasped, “Where in the world did you get that?!” The ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 5:1-12

Denomination: Congregational

Jesus Will Come Again.

Contributed by Simon Bartlett on Dec 26, 2020

Covid-19, Brexit, climate change. The world today seems very fragile. But at Christmas we remember not only that Jesus came 2000 years ago but also that he will come again. When he does, he will establish a kingdom that will last forever.

Each year, the Oxford English Dictionary identifies a word as its ‘word of the year.’ But this year, the Oxford English Dictionary was unable to. There were just too many new words in this ‘unprecedented’ year to be able to pick one. The word ‘unprecedented’ would be my word of the year. When ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 2:31-45, Matthew 21:5, Daniel 7:13-14

Denomination: Baptist

Mold Me And Make Me

Contributed by D. Dewaine Phillips on Mar 11, 2022

This message looks at Jeremiah's imagery of God as the Potter. If we fail to submit to the Potter and remain in His hands, then the Lord will stop shaping us and let us alone. But when He lets us alone, we are in a very fragile state!

There is a well-known hymn entitled, “Have Thine Own Way.” The first line of this hymn says, “Have Thine own way, Lord! . . . Thou art the potter, I am the clay! Mold me and make me after Thy will, while I am waiting, yielded and still.”(1) When Adelaide Pollard wrote the words to this hymn she ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 18:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

Strength Beyond Self: Receiving The Power Of God

Contributed by Jessica Linde on Sep 29, 2025

In contrast to the self-reliant grit our culture so often advocates, this sermon’s ultimate goal is to highlight that true and lasting strength comes from allowing God's "power" to work in and through our human fragility.

Over the past several Sundays, we have been working through a sermon series on Paul’s letter to the early church in Philippi—a now ruined city in north east Greece. As we’ve worked through this series (which we are concluding today), we’ve seen how this little letter is overflowing with faith, ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:4-13, 2 Corinthians 4:6-10

Funeral Sermon: The Blessed Hope Of The Believer Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Apr 5, 2025

The passing of a loved one is a reminder of how fragile life is. Even though we know death is inevitable, it still leaves us stunned and sorrowful. Grief is real, but God’s Word offers strength, comfort, and reassurance in moments like these.

FUNERAL SERMON: THE BLESSED HOPE OF THE BELIEVER By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: John 14:1-3 (KJV) 1 Let not your heart be troubled: ye believe in God, believe also in me. 2 In my Father's house are many mansions: if it were not so, I would have told you. I go to prepare a place for you. 3 ...read more

Scripture: John 14:1-3

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Don't Forget To Take Your Spouse Along Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Feb 16, 2014

The world can't understand the concept of submission... and it's little wonder they don't. It makes no sense. Is submission really all that important in our marriages?

OPEN: A desperate woman wrote Tech Support: Dear Tech Support, Last year I upgraded from Boyfriend 5.0 to Husband 1.0 and I noticed a distinct slowdown in the overall system performance, particularly in the flower and jewelry applications. In addition, Husband 1.0 ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 3:1-7

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Force Of Christmas Peace Series

Contributed by Peter Silway on Dec 24, 2014

Peace of God is not just a condition.it is a powerful force.It is not fragile like the worlds peace.It is a tangible force.For the bible says The God of peace will crush satan under your feet.He didnt say the God of power,or God of strength.why?...

THE FORCE OF CHRISTMAS PEACE.(2014). This Christmas we are going to focus on a very important aspect for our well being and life. Let us look to the announcement of the angels to the shepherds. There is something spoken there that caught my attention. What the angels revealed may be very ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:13-14

Denomination: Pentecostal

For Such A Time Like This Series

Contributed by Ovidiu Radulescu on Jan 22, 2015

For a while everything looks fine. Job, family, TV, money... Until one day when the life fragile balance is going to be disrupted by one of the same gods we used to worship during the week… Bam! a crisis around worship. Who/what is going to be my savior

ILL. It was another year of drought for Himba, a tribe from Namibia Africa. Kuneni, a young man, went out as he did every day, to look for something to eat. No deer or other game, no fruits, no mushrooms, only a scorching sun… That day he discovered a bee hive in an unusual place, in a tree ...read more

Scripture: Esther 4:1-14

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

Sermon Title: When Friends Turn Away And People Walk Away: By Pastor Joseph Ondu

Contributed by Joseph Ondu on Jul 23, 2025

Brothers and sisters, We live in a world where relationships are fragile. One day people are with you, and the next, they are gone. The pain of abandonment, betrayal, or silent withdrawal can cut deeper than a knife. It can leave you questioning your worth, your calling, and even your faith.

SERMON TITLE: WHEN FRIENDS TURN AWAY AND PEOPLE WALK AWAY Scripture Texts: • 2 Timothy 4:16–17 (NIV) “At my first defense, no one came to my support, but everyone deserted me. May it not be held against them. But the Lord stood at my side and gave me strength...” • Psalm 27:10 (NKJV) “When my ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 4:16-17

Denomination: Pentecostal

Go! And Trust The God Who Clothes The Lilies - Luke 12:27 Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Nov 27, 2025

Worry has become so normal that many assume it is simply part of being human. But Jesus calls His disciples to something radically different. He calls us to trust. He calls us to open our eyes to something as simple, as beautiful, and as fragile as a flower — and learn from it the theology of trust.

Go! And Trust The God Who Clothes The Lilies - Luke 12:27 INTRODUCTION — “A WORLD DROWNING IN WORRY” We are living in an age where anxiety has become the background noise of everyday life. People today worry about everything — finances, careers, relationships, health, the future, and even the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:27, Matthew 6:26, Luke 12:31, Psalm 37:25, Romans 8:32  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

Living In An Egg Shell

Contributed by Ronnie Miller on Jul 12, 2012

I have said many times that our life is so fragile, so delicate, that if it wasn't for the protection of our Lord we couldn't last very long in this flesh we live in. It's like living in an egg shell. Of course when we were young we thought we were invi

Living in an egg shell 2 Corinthians 4:7 But we have this treasure in earthen vessels, that the excellency of the power may be of God, and not of us. 8 We are troubled on every side, yet not distressed; we are perplexed, but not in despair; 9 Persecuted, but not forsaken; cast down, but not ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 4:7-10

Denomination: Baptist

Bless The Lord, Oh My Soul Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Nov 11, 2012

Sometimes you don’t know what you’ve got till it’s gone. So what do you have? What blessings has God given you? And are those blessings the same as what David speaks of in this Psalm? The answers may surprise you.

OPEN: Years ago, there was a popular song called “Big Yellow Taxi”, by Joni Mitchell. In the chorus was this memorable line: “Don’t it always seem to go, that you don’t know what you’ve got, till it’s gone.” You don’t know what you’ve got… till it’s gone. You know, there is so much in our lives ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 103:1-22

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Blessings Of God's Provision Series

Contributed by Derek Geldart on Nov 26, 2024

The sermon "The Blessing of Provision" emphasizes that true security and contentment come not from material wealth or human efforts, but from trusting in God's unfailing provision, finding joy and peace in His eternal sufficiency, and living with gratitude and faith.

The Blessing of Provision Matthew 6:25-34; Philippians 4:19 Online Sermon: www.mckeesfamily.com/sermons/ Jars of clay in ancient times were common, inexpensive, fragile, and easily broken, possessing little intrinsic value. When Apostle Paul describes us as jars of clay, it strikes a chord ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:25-34, Philippians 4:19

Denomination: Baptist