Your Brokenness is Still Sacred to God | Pastor A.R. Bernard

About this sermon

In this life-changing sermon from the Christian Cultural Center (CCC) Brooklyn Campus, Pastor A.R. Bernard delivers a profound revelation on the Ark of the Covenant—the most sacred object in ancient Israel. While the Ark was constructed to carry the complete law, a golden jar of manna, and Aaron’s rod, Pastor Bernard unpacks a powerful rabbinic tradition: the broken pieces of the first set of tablets were also gathered and kept inside the Ark alongside the new, whole tablets . Why would a holy God command both the broken and the whole to dwell together in His presence? God Wastes Nothing: The preserved broken pieces remind us that our human frailty and failures never surprise God, and He remains completely in control. You Are Still Sacred: We often interpret our brokenness as shame and try to outrun our past. But God says that even in your wounds, fractures, and history, you still bear His image and are a sacred part of His creation. He protects you even in your brokenness . Where Justice and Mercy Meet: Just as the mercy seat overshadowed the law, Jesus—the ultimate embodiment of the law—broke His own body at Passover to fully identify with our broken humanity and redeem us. The Power of "Zakar" (To Remember): Moses commanded Israel to "remember" how the Lord led them. In Hebrew, "zakar" means more than just recalling facts—it means to re-enter the past to interpret it differently through the lens of God's grace, presence, and protection. Don’t ask God to erase your past or run from it. Look at how He kept you through it all. Your past is not your prison—it is your context . Watch, be encouraged, and share this word with someone who needs to know that their broken pieces are still sacred in the hands of God! 🔔 Subscribe to the Christian Cultural Center Brooklyn Campus YouTube channel and click the notification bell to stay updated on our latest sermons, teachings, and dynamic worship experiences! 👍 Like, comment, and share to help us spread the Gospel of Jesus Christ to the world. ⛪ Join Our Live Streaming Worship Experience: Watch live every Sunday! Check our streaming times in the channel details. Learn more about our community, upcoming events, and resources at ccinfo.church Welcome to Christian Cultural Center's Worship Experience How can we pray for you? Prayer Request: https://bit.ly/3bgzdZo Morning Prayer Line (M-F, 6am-6:30am/EST & F, 10pm-11pm) Call: (425) 436-6277 Access Code: 565636 - Ways to DONATE Online: https://bit.ly/3dNcVPX Text: Text “CCCINFO” to 77977 Phone: (833) 269-2652 Mail-in: Mail to: Christian Cultural Center - Po Box 1008 Smithtown, New York 11787 GIVE ONLINE Christian Cultural Center depends on the generosity of our members, friends and partners in ministry to maintain our beautiful campuses and facilities. Weekly, thousands receive hope, encouragement and growth in their faith. Especially important are the many lives that are shown the love and compassion of Christ through our missionary efforts at home and abroad. - Connect with CCC: CCC Brooklyn on Instagram: https://bit.ly/2Gc1U9U CCC Long Island on Instagram: https://bit.ly/2KVKRwx CCC Brooklyn on Facebook: https://bit.ly/2jRLHhm CCC Long Island on Facebook: https://bit.ly/2rE1MLM CCC Brooklyn on Twitter: https://bit.ly/2KVVNde - Find Christian Cultural Center at https://bit.ly/33IirQh Find A.R. Bernard at https://bit.ly/33U6Uxz Find Jamaal Bernard at: https://bit.ly/39iEkqC

Topics

• Leadership
• Strength in Hard Times