Lord Break Me
The sermon emphasizes the importance of brokenness, humility, and dependence on God, highlighting the benefits of a life surrendered to Christ.
In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the importance of being a bond servant of Jesus Christ. He uses the story of a man driving an elephant in Bombay to illustrate the qualities of a bond servant. The preacher explains that a bond servant must be willing to serve without expecting anything in return, even if it means putting others' needs above their own. They should not charge others with selfishness and should not take pride in their service. The preacher also highlights the need for brokenness among God's people and references Roy Hesson's book, 'The Calvary Road,' which outlines five marks of a bond servant.
Full Transcript
The 13th in the Bible, Luke chapter 17, the 17th chapter of the Gospel according to St. Luke. And I'll begin reading in the 7th verse, Luke chapter 17, verse 7. "...will say unto him by and by when he comes from the field, make ready wherewith I may stop, and gird thyself and serve me till I am eaten and drunken, and afterward thou shalt eat and drink." Doesn't he think that, sir, I never thought the Lord would want me to put myself in that position, the position of a bond-servant, which is exactly what it means. I'd like to speak to you this morning on the subject of brokenness, because that's what this is all about.
Jesus needs today, in his brokenness, the countenance of Jesus Christ. In this meeting, one of the things that increases their value is their being, Lord, please forgive me. He brings, and some of the companies became so oppressive they had to send others to you.
Speaking of that, forgive me. And she had her hand in this building that we're in, became a rose by the way he took dedication. Brokenness is not only repaying every unjust in your own hands with goods, but it is the way to master with.
E. Stanley Jones tells the story of a man who turned around. When it says in, you see it in the case of good brokenness, well, brokenness, poise and equanimity behind it. There was somebody who said, I want to learn my lesson.
And they started talking. He said, could we get together? Years ago, he began to see that what he was teaching was not Jesus, and so he started to meet with them. And they made a discussion.
And we think you should go in. It's the basis of that hand to him that anyone would say concerning this new feeling in this visiting preacher says that you're not a Christian. You see, he was a liar.
And we can go forth from this conference and be really broken before the Lord. Then he confessed that to his misbelievers. And it was only three times since then when one man, whatever his past, would do such a thing as he did.
That brokenness that we'll be able to endure wrong and repay every discredit. We ask it in Jesus' name. And in order that we might.
Sermon Outline
- I. The Problem of Unbrokenness
- A. The danger of being self-sufficient
- B. The need for humility and dependence on God
- II. The Example of the Bond-Servant
- A. The willingness to serve others
- B. The recognition of one's own limitations
- III. The Benefits of Brokenness
- A. Increased value in the eyes of God
- B. The ability to master one's own life
- IV. The Importance of Repentance
- A. The need to confess and forgive
- B. The importance of seeking God's forgiveness
Key Quotes
“Jesus needs today, in his brokenness, the countenance of Jesus Christ.” — William MacDonald
“Brokenness is not only repaying every unjust in your own hands with goods, but it is the way to master with.” — William MacDonald
“We can go forth from this conference and be really broken before the Lord.” — William MacDonald
Application Points
- We should strive to become more broken before the Lord, recognizing our own limitations and seeking His forgiveness.
- Brokenness allows us to increase our value in the eyes of God and master our own lives.
- We should seek to serve others with humility and dependence on God, rather than relying on our own strength and abilities.