Cracked but not broken sermon

Broken doesnt mean abandoned pastor mike chapman today we continue our study on brokenness. Just last week, on a vacation in the canadian north, i swam in a clear, remote lake during the evening hours. If a leg is broken, if ribs are cracked, if a skull is split open, the single traveler may never receive needed medical attention. Jeremiah used the illustration of broken cisterns to point up. It is ironic that most things lose their value once they are broken less value when they are cracked but not so w the christian. This sermon outlines some of the attitudes christians need to cultivate in order. Matt and kendal sit down with victoria koloff to discuss her story of abusive relationships, abortion, and how despite devastating circumstances she has been able to pick up the pieces and create a successful career and a happy family. The nature of christ is reflected in a prophesy of isaiah.

We were shattered beyond repair, but through christs atonement, we were restored. Wiersbe, the integrity crisis, thomas nelson publishers, 1991, pp. Let me give you a few examples from the word of god of people who were broken, yet became greatly blessed and used of god. Then i moved on toward the fountain gate and the kings pool, but there was not enough room for my mount to get through. Our past sermons cracked but not broken live in liberty. Contrary to what a large amount of people think or feel, god is not one to pick the people who have their life together. In a sweeping narrative and heartwrenching story, kelly exposes the truth about what happened after a drunk driver rendered her a quadriplegic. As we read through the new testament, there is admonition after admonition regarding the relational quality of those who live with one another in the body. Not easily broken is a proverbial saying that many have affixed to friendships and the power of groups over the individual. Sep 19, 2016 the apostle paul wrote, we are afflicted in every way, but not crushed.

Youll write powerful and fresh messages every week with our preparation tools on a number of sermon topics, including expository preaching. A true story to demonstrate the danger of cracks in your life. We throw away things when theyre broken, but god cherishes broken people. This is my second sermon in a series i have called, jeremiah, prophet to the nations. If you have a part of your life that is broken, cracked, or splintered, there is still. From the time of our last revival until now, some of us have gone through some battles that have left us bruised. Sermon by william branham broken cisterns preached on saturday, 23rd january 1965 at the ramada inn in phoenix, arizona, u. The great prophet isaiah had been gathering the thin reeds, which grew so plentifully in the jordan valley. One of the things that really struck me from that conversation was the prevalence of brokenness in the lives of the people around us. For instance, god gives you his attention when your spirit is broken, moreso than when your spirit is proud.

There is an old saying that i have always liked, if it aint broke, dont fix it. But if you hang on, you will see gods power at work, and though you are broken by life, out of your brokenness will come the fragrance of christ himself. But, at the end of the trail, it still felt bad because it had leaked out half of its load, and so again it apologized to the bearer for its failure. Have you ever felt like this pot with its crack imperfect and ashamed. Bishop td jakes is one of most influential voices in america. Cracked pots sermon submitted a year ago presented a year ago 28. Broken is a strange word to associate with the perfect god, but that is exactly what he does to his clay pots until he has removed the self that separates us. One of the pots had a crack in it, and while the other pot was perfect and always delivered a full portion of water at the end of the long walk from the stream to the masters house, the cracked pot arrived only half full.

Broken but not beyond repair sermon by steven glover. The cracks may not all be in the same spot for each of us, but everybody has a tender spot and, if hit too hard on that spot, will fall apart into many pieces just like that broken cup. Its a great day for park hill presbyterian church, as you officially install one of the most committed and talented pastors i have ever known as your new minister. It is peter, weeping bitterly, who returns to greater. We have defined brokenness as the process by which god brings us to the end of ourselves and into total love, trust and submission to him. Sermon march 10, 2014 the potter, the prophet, and gods prophecies jeremiah 18. At that point i began to see people in front of me from the platform, not a crowd. For thus says the high and exalted one who lives forever, whose name is holy, i. But the poor cracked pot was ashamed of its own imperfection, and miserable that it was able to accomplish only half of what it had been made to do. Jeremiah used the illustration of broken cisterns to point up the extreme foolishness of gods people, israel. It is the broken alabaster box that gives forth perfume. Cracked rock or crumbling masonry could hold only a small quantity of dirty water, or no water at all.

We come into the service singing im on the battlefields for my lord, and if you know anything about battle you know there are going to be some casualties of war. Despite all appearances, despite the sin of the people and their rejection of god, despite all elijahs circumstances, when he brings the covenant back to god, god simply tells him, its not. But these vessels could not withstand such awesome, primordial energy. After two years of what it perceived to be a bitter failure, it spoke to the water bearer one day by the stream. Dec, 2019 matt hagee december2019 cracked not broken. Not easily broken sermon series by dion frasier from july. Fractured not broken is a true story of loss, faith, and a rare love that only happens in nonfiction.

The people were like his child, injured, barely clinging to life. Were ordinary walmart kitchenware, useful but not expensive. Broken cisterns 650123 sermon preached by william branham. Now, at last, we can see the point of verses 11 and 12. God knew that the time would come when the babylonians would return and encircle the city. There are some things in our lives that need to be broken. A tornado had leveled her home, and this cracked and fragmented table top was all that was left of a dining room set that she had received from her grandmother. Youre not surprised to find movie rentals, ammunition, beer, and bait in. If you choose to publish excerpts from a sermon or article, please provide a link or. He had been chosen as a prophet before he was born.

We go on in life as though we have no need to deal with the. Jesus was sensitive and in tune with the broken and needy. I mourn literally means i am dark or black, the color of mourning attire. We rejoice that, because of christ, we are not crushed, despairing, forsaken, or destroyed. We throw things away when theyre broken, but god cherishes and. But if that pot is broken and cracked and put back together you will see. Damian kyle it is simply my will being broken to gods will my ways being broken to gods ways. Ernest hemingway wrote that the world breaks everyone and afterward many are strong at the broken places. Thats all we are, just clay pots, ordinary kitchenware, clay pots that are easily cracked and often broken. Collecting and storing water in a broken cistern was about as smart as carrying a sieve for a canteen. And it did not have as much water in it as everyone thought.

Its easy to get angry, especially at somebody elses sins. One of these probably damaged the jerusalem cistern. Jeremiah wrote, i am broken by the brokenness of my dear people. Broken soil to produce a crop, broken clouds to give rain, broken grain to give bread, broken bread to give strength. The water bearer felt sorry for the old cracked pot, and in her compassion she said, as we return to the masters house, i want you to notice the beautiful flowers along the path. Cited in the book of mark, chapter two, verse 11, jesus plainly states it is not the healthy who need a doctor, but the sick. So, broken down, cracked pots, rejoice because god uses cracked pots so th. Oct 19, 2012 if a perfect pot has a light put in it and a lid placed on top, you will not see the light from within illuminating out. The value of a broken heart keep believing ministries. The covenant elijahs got gods covenant with moses remains the one by which he will continue to work. Com extends his inspirational mission by publishing insightful, informative and rewarding content in order to motivate readers to live a life marked by purpose, power, vision, growth, love and faith. I dont think were always conscious of this fact and thats why there is, at times, a lot of broken glass lying around the church. Indeed, as they went up the hill, the old cracked pot took notice of the sun warming the beautiful wild flowers on the side of the path, and this cheered it some.

This page is about bringing awareness to domestic violence through the eyes of a survivor. Were not expensive china that you buy in some highdollar store in new york city. One day the lord brought jacob into his knees because god was not ready to give up on jacob. Sunday sermon shining through the cracks starkgrace. Jesus is gentle with those who are tender and fragile. It would appear that a delightful word picture is found within our text. The lord is near to the brokenhearted and saves those who are crushed in spirit. Or something that is broken can be something that does not work properly, like any electronic devices. Millions of americans were stunned and saddened by. From verse 2229 the bible tells us that jacob wrestled with a man till. The shepherd would often repair the pipe instead of making another one, so he would not crush it under his feet. Agod puts a premium on broken things especially on broken people. I have not come to call the righteous, but sinners.

Jeremiah was part of gods plan from the very beginning. May 27, 2009 when you are broken you seek god, genesis 32. You cant be blessed if you havent been broken td jakes. What elijah was looking for was a repeat of mount sinai. This woman seems to have come away severely broken, but not bitter.

If you are experiencing the fight of your life, remember you were not made to be broken. While the other pot was perfect, and always delivered a full portion of water at the end of the long walk. May be he was playing with god also, just as he played with men. And so in verses 15 to 18 we see that god sends elijah back to get on with his job. There may have been something in your life that caused you to feel cracked. Most people would discard a broken reed or a smoldering wickbut not jesus. God always lives with a broken heart over mans unbelief and sin. Marie mainard oconnell as pastor of park hill presbyterian church in north little rock, arkansas, march 25, 2018. And they asked him, saying, is it lawful to heal on the sabbath days. The traveler with a companion, however, has someone to pull him out of the ditch or pit, someone to. Jesus can heal our broken hearts faithlife sermons. Last week we heard gods call to jeremiah to begin this work. In these peculiar events god simply says to elijah, its not broken, you know.

God uses cracked pots sermon by david dykes, 2 corinthians 4. Were all cracked and chipped in various places yet god in his grace uses us anyway. The apostle paul teaches us that we wrestle not against flesh and blood, but against spiritual powers. Relationships are crucial in the narrative of god and his people. Broken but not beyond repair sermon by steven glover, matthew. The proprietor has a clerk named jake, who seemed to be the laziest man in the world.

And jerusalem did not have enough water in their cracked cistern. A waterbearer in india had two large pots, one hung on each end of a pole, which she carried across her neck. Why god chooses the wounded and broken, read more christian women spiritual life, faith, and growth. We are all broken people, but christ was broken, to make us whole. Therefore jacob sends his servants esau with another great gift to pacify him, so that he can get busy with god. The cracks may not all be in the same spot for each of us, but. A water bearer in india had two large pots, each hung on each end of a pole which he carried across his neck. Probably jacob continued to worship god just because of his own selfish intents. And he doesnt, i notice, say that everyone becomes strong at the broken. The difference between anger and anguish is a broken heart. Knocked down but not knocked out keep believing ministries. The person god uses flagstaff christian fellowship.

This is why we are taught to be afflicted, and mourn, and weep. May 03, 2012 not only is everyday life a battle, but the bible teaches us that there is a spiritual component to life. This is where the saying, if it aint broke, dont fix it. Many times we have set out to make something that is working, work a little better, only to end up breaking it where it wont work at all. Matt and kendal sit down with victoria koloff to discuss her story of abusive relationships, abortion, and how despite devastating circumstances she has been able to pick up the pieces and create a successful career and a.

His sermons, books, music, plays, movies, conferences and festivals have ignited the hearts and minds of millions. When our heart is broken, we are in agreement with god and can walk with him better. A broken and a contrite heart, o god, you will not despise. And that brokenness does not end with the worship set or the sermon. Human beings were created to find these splinters of divine light, to make a tikkuna repairby helping god gather them together and lifting up these broken pieces, to restore and recreate the world. Make me to hear joy and gladness, let the bones which you have broken rejoice. We can not have an intimate relationship with our god until self is broken.