Sermons on A Large Pot:

The Glorious Servant Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Oct 17, 2024

Jesus came to speak—listen to Him. Jesus came to suffer—trust Him. Jesus came to save—tell the world. And Jesus came to rule--bow before Him for that’s what true success is all about.

Several years ago, the Tokyo Times carried a report about a 19-year-old man who was desperate to get to Tokyo’s Haneda Airport. So he hopped a bus and demanded that the driver take him there. He was hijacking the bus, but few of the passengers were concerned. For one thing, the hijacker wasn’t ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 49:1-7, Matthew 4:17, Matthew 23:15-33, John 6:66-68, Hebrews 4:12, Acts 3:13-18, 1 Peter 2:23, Acts 3:19-21, Romans 11:15, Acts 13:46-47, Philippians 2:5-11  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Be Caring To Other Cultures Series

Contributed by D. Dewaine Phillips on Oct 30, 2021

Jesus had no social prejudice nor felt inconvenienced; therefore, He was able to meet the needs of a woman from another country and different culture. Being spiritually-minded allows us to lower our prejudices towards those who are different.

Leo Tolstoy, author of War and Peace and Anna Karenina, once said that “those who are willing to use their minds without prejudice and without fearing to understand things that clash with their own customs, privileges, or beliefs” possess a state of mind that is not common, but essential for right ...read more

Scripture: Mark 7:24-30

Denomination: Baptist

Part 10 - Jesus' First Miracle Series

Contributed by Rev. Bruce A. Shields on Jul 7, 2007

A look at Jesus’ first miracle, why water to wine? Why six clay pots? This sermon explains that He is the potter, and we are the clay, and the water (Holy Spirit) that is placed in us by His Word (command to the servants) will also turn to Wine at His W

The Commission Part 10 – Jesus’ First Miracle Pastor Bruce A. Shields House of Faith – www.PS127.org WELCOME INTRODUCTION TO SERMON † Jesus is Baptized in Jordan by John the Baptist † Jesus receives the Holy Spirit † Jesus is tempted in the wilderness † Jesus calls His Disciples, Andrew, Simon ...read more

Scripture: John 2:1-11

Denomination: Bible Church

Great Possessions

Contributed by Duke Jeffries on Oct 18, 2000

Again this morning our study will encompass a large portion of the book of Joshua -- 9 chapters! For this reason I encourage you to read these chapters at home during the coming week.

Again this morning our study will encompass a large portion of the book of Joshua -- 9 chapters! For this reason I encourage you to read these chapters at home during the coming week. Some of the material may seem, quite frankly, mundane, in that a great deal of it consists of geographical details ...read more

Salt And Light Series

Contributed by Greg Carr on Apr 17, 2008

God is not just pleased when a church has large numbers in attendance, God is pleased when a church, regardless of it’s size is being the salt and the light in the community.

PRAY Father, thank you for giving us Your Word that is a lamp unto our feet and a light unto our pathway. It is through Your holy word that we find the truth. Teach us to live by Your truth every day. Help us not to detour from Your precepts. Lord God and Father, open our eyes so we can see ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:13-16

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Mountains We Climb

Contributed by Timothy Anderson on Oct 28, 2006

We all face mountians in our lives. Some are small, others are large. Let’s take a look at some of God’s workers as they faced their own Mountains.

1 Then we turned, and took our journey into the wilderness by the way of the Red sea, as the Lord spake unto me: and we compassed mount Seir many days. 2 And the Lord spake unto me, saying, 3 Ye have compassed this mountain long enough: turn you northward. A story is told about a mountain climber ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 2:1-3

Denomination: Methodist

I Have Something To Tell You

Contributed by Dale Pilgrim on May 15, 2011

Confession is an invitation to undergo Liberation Treatment! There is poor health and well-being in the church and community-at-large. The answer to holistic well-being is addressing psychological and spiritual blockages

“I Have Something to Tell You” (Confession – Sermon 7) Scripture: James 5:13-20 (The Message) Text: James 5:16, Make this your common practice: Confess your sins to each other and pray for each other so that you can live together whole and healed. The prayer of a person living ...read more

Scripture: James 5:13-20

Denomination: Salvation Army

"the Gospel According To Forrest Gump" Series

Contributed by Dr. David C. Penn on Dec 14, 2019

Having watched the captivating film entitled “Forrest Gump” with a great deal of interest, I was impressed to a large degree by this man whose lifestyle embodied “INTEGRITY,” “HONESTY,” and “SIMPLICITY!”

While watching the movie entitled “Forrest Gump,” I laughed when Forrest laughed! I found myself cheering when Forrest ran through opposing teams to score a number of touchdowns! I was moved with compassion when he lost his best friend in the Vietnam War! I became excited when I heard the nostalgic ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:15-17

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

How Did Someone So Real Become So Fake? Series

Contributed by Scott Maze on Jun 9, 2021

There is no record that Jesus ever returned to Nazareth. Today, the city is largely a Muslim town. It still rejects Jesus. You know why they rejected Jesus? They wanted to control Him.

We begin a new series this morning: Plastic Jesus: How Did Someone So Real Become So Fake. In the world of fashion, you can see Jesus is My Homeboy t-shirts on everyone from Ashton Kutcher to Brad Pitt. More than 500 movies have been made about Jesus. And everyone sings about Jesus from rapper ...read more

Scripture: Luke 4:14-30

Denomination: Baptist

"Follow That Chariot, Now!" Series

Contributed by David Henderson on Aug 22, 2016

For several years I really struggled with this thing called witnessing. Sharing my faith. Largely because I didn’t really know what to say.

“Follow that Chariot” Acts 9:26-40 For several years I really struggled with this thing called witnessing. Sharing my faith. Largely because I didn’t really know what to say. I put a license plate on my car that simply said Jesus. I put a bumper sticker on also that read, ...read more

Scripture: Acts 9:26-40

Denomination: Baptist

God, The Great Protector

Contributed by Tesh Njokanma on Jun 28, 2022

With all that is happening in our personal lives, families, churches, nation and the world at large, everyone needs God as a Shade of Protection to survive these risky, challenging and life-threatening times.

Introduction To protect is to cover or shield from danger or injury. It is to defend a person, place, people or organization or country from attack, hurt, oppression and exploitation. It is to guard someone, something or a place. It is to keep safe. These are all things God specializes in doing. ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 46:1-5

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Perils Of A Servant Series

Contributed by David Owens on Mar 21, 2016

This sermon is based on Charles Swindoll's book "Improving Your Serve" chapter 10. The sermon uses Gehazi, the servant of Elisha the prophet, as an example of the perils that servants face.

Introduction: A. There was a man who worked for the Post Office whose job it was to process all the mail that had undeliverable addresses. 1. One day, a letter came written in shaky handwriting to God with no actual address. 2. He thought he should open it to see what it was about. 3. The letter ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Soil Spirituality

Contributed by David Flowers on Sep 13, 2006

On this Friend Day at Wildwind, Dave makes the case that a local church is kind of like soil. As the health of a plant is determined in large part by the soil in which it is planted, so the health of a Christ-follower (or God-seeker) is determined by the

Soil Spirituality Friend Day Sept. 10, 2006 Wildwind Community Church David Flowers I want to begin by welcoming all our guests this morning. At 10:30 on a Sunday morning, especially as summer wraps up and we look toward fall, there are ten-thousand other things you could be doing at this ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:1-8

Denomination: Free Methodist

What Makes A Church Bad? Frog In The Kettle Sardis Pt3 Series

Contributed by Kent Kessler on Oct 14, 2010

If we continue to OVERCOME and stay out of the Devil’s POTS and KETTLES we will be rewarded BIG TIME! And even if we die at Satan’s hands, Jesus’ hands will not only welcome us, but give us a crown to wear for eternity.

“What Makes a Church Bad? Rev 3:1-6 FROG IN A KETTLE SARDIS This method is SLOW “Often, good works is the bridge over which good news runs.” Here are five commitments that make not just a good church, but moves it to being great for God: before I do, why don’t you ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:1-7

Denomination: Methodist

Repair The Broken Down Altar

Contributed by Gregory Mc Donald on Oct 14, 2002

The story of Elijah and how God used him to turn His people back to Him. Also three steps to repairing the altar in your life and turn back to God.

Repair The Broken Down Alter 1 Kings 18:30 Pastor Greg Mc Donald This morning if you look in your bulletin you will see that one of our prayer request is our nation. Today we live in a world felled with nothing but sin, rott, and filth. We live in a nation ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 18:30