Sermons on Spiritual Brokenness:

The Joy Of Prayer: Spiritual Disciplines = Spiritual Privileges

Contributed by Rev. Matthew Parker on Jan 16, 2022

During this extended period of Covid 19 lockdown, we need to draw nearer to God. This sermon is about the spiritual practice of prayer.

Sermon for January 16, 2022 - The Joy of Prayer - Prayer as a Spiritual Discipline Last week Pastor Arleen introduced our current series on spiritual disciplines. If you missed that message, it was an excellent overview of what spiritual disciplines are and why they matter. You can watch that on ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:5-15, 1 John 5:14-15

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Hope Again: Going From Broken To Soaring In The Storm Of Life Series

Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on Apr 18, 2024

Have you experienced a season in your life when you were broken and weary? Did it seem to go on and on? Did it seem to never end?

My wife and I were traveling to see a musical in Charlotte, Mi Saturday. We’ve often felt a divine connection with the bald eagle. I recall numerous times when God would use the bald eagle to give me a nudge in the Spirit, or give me a sense of hope for the future. I saw eagles talon locking over ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 40:31

Denomination: Salvation Army

On The Potters Wheel

Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Aug 20, 2014

The world may say we are ruined, but God can take broken and hurting and make it beautiful and healthy.

On the Potter wheel Jeremiah chapter 18:1-18:6 Introduction- Turn in your Bible to the book of Jeremiah chapter 18:1-18:6. This is a classic passage in the Bible where God reveals how He deals with human lives. God is the potter and we are the clay. We are on the wheel and God is shaping us ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 18:1-6

Denomination: Nazarene

Blessings Of The Freedom Series

Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on Aug 26, 2022

According to Prophet Isaiah, anointing leads to preaching, anointing helps to bind up the broken-hearted, and anointing motivates to proclaim the good news to the captives. Anointing releases the prisoners from the darkness.

Theme: Blessings of Freedom Text: Isaiah 61:1-11 Introduction: The first and foremost larger prophetic book of Isaiah reveals the Secret of Freedom is the Anointing of the Holy Spirit. The anointing is the empowerment of a new life, and new vision. This is the prophecy about the work of Christ ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 61:1-11

Denomination: Methodist

Overcoming Spiritual Discouragement

Contributed by Maurice Mccarthy on Mar 7, 2002

This is a message to help those who can relate to the spiritual hole described in Proverbs 18:14 “The spirit of a man will sustain his infirmity; but a wounded spirit who can bear?”

Overcoming Spiritual Discouragement Overcoming spiritual discouragement. Text: Proverbs 18:14 “The spirit of a man will sustain his infirmity; but a wounded spirit who can bear?” In this message we want to try to explain the difference between soulish discouragement, and spiritual discouragement. ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 18:14

Denomination: Pentecostal

Spiritual Birth Defects

Contributed by Sheldon Friesen on Jun 5, 2002

Things that can disqualify one from coming into the Holy of Holies.

Spiritual Birth Defects There are many things that disqualify one from coming into the Holy of Holies. We must understand those things that will keep us from coming before the throne to receive God’s direction. Spiritual birth defects: [LEV 21:16] And the LORD spoke to Moses, saying, [17] ...read more

Scripture: Leviticus 21:16-23

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Spiritual Maturity Is Missional Series

Contributed by Scott Turansky on May 29, 2022

It's one thing to complain and it's another thing to be part of the solution. Nehemiah says, “God, what are you doing here? I want to be part of the solution.”

Well I am glad to be here. A lot of anticipation waiting for this day. I'm grateful to be with you folks. I just want to welcome those folks that are online. Thank you for being with us today. We're grateful that you're joining online. I want to ask you to do something. In the YouTube ...read more

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Forgotten But Not Abandoned

Contributed by Gerry Takaria on Nov 18, 2025

Job, Joseph, and Daniel were faithful men who faced silence from God in their hardest times. Job lost everything, Joseph was forgotten, and Daniel was exiled and thrown into a lions’ den. Even when God seemed absent, their stories remind us that His silence never means His absence.

INTRODUCTION: One of the most powerful true stories in church history about a seemingly “silent” God who nonetheless cares for His people can be found in the life of Dietrich Bonhoeffer, a German theologian and Christian pastor during the Nazi era. The Story of Dietrich Bonhoeffer Dietrich ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 49:15-16

Sick? Only Jesus Heals, But With Your Cooperation!

Contributed by Kelly Durant on Aug 27, 2016

God does not do it all,, the scripture shows had Jesus had others do their part. We must heal applying our effort as well, salvation as well must be maintained like a therapy for a broken ankle (soul).

Sick? Only Jesus Heals, But With Your Cooperation! Capt. Kelly Durant Matthew 9:12 But when Jesus heard that, he said unto them, They that be whole need not a physician, but they that are sick. 2. When you serve on disasters as we do in the Salvation Army you see all kinds of situations with ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 9:12

Denomination: Salvation Army

Break Me O God Series

Contributed by Derek Geldart on Apr 17, 2021

In the following sermon we are going to look at the second of Groeschel’s dangerous prayers, “Break Me” that is based on Jesus’ breaking of the bread in 1 Corinthians 11:24.

Dangerous Prayers – Break me O Lord! 1 Corinthians 11:24 Online Sermon: http://www.mckeesfamily.com/?page_id=3567 Last sermon we focused on the first of three dangerous prayers taken from Psalms 139 entitled “Search Me.” From this prayer we learned that the cure for safe, lukewarm prayers ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 11:24, James 1:2-4, Mark 14:22-24

Denomination: Baptist

Are You Spiritually Insecure? Series

Contributed by Bobby Stults on Mar 7, 2010

Far too many believers live their life in a sense of insecurity and false guilt and allow the Enemy to steal their joy and witness. Are you one?

Sermon Brief Date Written: March 4, 2010 Date Preached: March 7, 2010 Where Preached: Oak Park (AM) Sermon Details: Sermon Series: The Great Adventure – Rediscovering the Adventure Sermon Title: Are You Spiritually Insecure? Part 5 of 6 Sermon Text: Luke 22:54-62; John ...read more

Scripture: Luke 22:54-62

Denomination: Baptist

The Divine Direction Connection

Contributed by Gary Washburn on Apr 12, 2002

Do you realize if you are God’s child and are trying to do something that is against His plans for you that it will fail or make you miserable? How can I know what God’s plans are for me?

The Divine Direction Connection I Kings 22:48-49 2 Chronicles 20:35-37 Intro: Text about King Jehoshaphat making ships to haul gold from a distant land. In 2 Chronicles see not God’s will him join forces with Ahaziah the wicked king of Israel. So God ruined their plans and destroyed these expensive ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 22:48-49, 2 Chronicles 20:35-37

Denomination: Baptist

The Spiritual Mans Walk Series

Contributed by Michael Martin on Apr 9, 2006

Series on the Book of Galatians - Part 6 of 8

(Galatians 6:1-5) The Spiritual Man’s Walk The six chapters of this epistle are divided into three main sections of Paul’s teaching. Chapters 1 & 2 are personal in nature and deal with Paul’s authority. Chapters 3 & 4 are doctrinal in nature and deal with justification by faith. Chapters 5 ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 6:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

Rebuilding Faith - Examining Our Brokenness - #2 Series

Contributed by Michael R. Hodge on Apr 5, 2012

This series focuses on seven steps to rebuilding faith using the story of Nehemiah. Each week builds upon the previous week as we walk through the letters R.E.B.U.I.L.D.

REBUILDING FAITH – SESSION ONE by Rev. Michael R. Hodge ©2012 MICHAEL R. HODGE REBUILDING FAITH – SESSION ONE by Rev. Michael R. Hodge ©2012 REBUILDING FAITH Seven Steps to Experiencing a Renewal of Faith by Rev. Michael R. Hodge Session Two: “Rise and Build: Examining our Brokenness” ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 2:1-20

Denomination: Baptist

The Importance Of Spiritual Foundation

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jul 20, 2025

In these days of great shaking, every believer must return to the basics: a solid foundation in Christ, in the Word, and in truth. Only then can we be unshakable, fruitful, and victorious.

THE IMPORTANCE OF SPIRITUAL FOUNDATION By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Matthew 7:24-27 Supporting Texts: 1 Corinthians 3:10-11, Psalm 11:3, Luke 6:47-49, Ephesians 2:19-22 INTRODUCTION: A building is only as strong as the foundation on which it rests. In the same way, a believer’s life can ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:24-27

Denomination: Assembly Of God