Sermons on Alabaster Jar:

The Overflowing Anointing

Contributed by Bishop Prof. Julius Soyinka on Sep 30, 2025

The Anointing of God is available in an overflowing dimensions for ready vessels to be equipped for supernatural exploits.

The Overflowing Anointing Study Text: Psalm 23:1-6 Introduction - Beloved, Psalm 23 is not just a psalm for funerals, it is a psalm for fullness. - David is not singing about death here, but about divine abundance. He says, “Thou anointest my head with oil; my cup runneth over.” - The oil in ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 23:1-6

Denomination: Pentecostal

Who Got Revived?

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Nov 1, 2000

Pulpit drama, imaginatively reconstructing Elijah

Elijah: Zarephath! What a lovely town! It’s always good to come to Zarephath. A man wants to feel welcomed, and I find that here. Out there, in some of the towns and villages of Israel, I have to watch my back. King Ahab’s agents are everywhere, and who knows what they will do? In some places ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 17:1-24

Denomination: Baptist

Getting Our Bearings Series

Contributed by Timothy Peck on Feb 1, 2001

Two ways to get our bearings and stay on course in the spiritual journey.

When I was a child my mom and adoptive father bought a sailboat with fantasies of sailing around the world. But first we had to learn how to sail…which included learning how to navigate. One of my earliest memories was going out in our little sailboat from Marina Del Rey, and my adoptive dad ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:1-6

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Tearing Down Walls Series

Contributed by Ryan Johnson on Apr 25, 2002

A message against judgmental attitudes that keep your church from growing!

Breaking Down Walls John 4:1-26 One of my favorite quotes is from Bill Hybels, the cutting edge pastor from the largest church in America he says, “We have never locked eyes with someone that did not matter to God” He is saying that all people regardless of race, social class or background… ...read more

Scripture: John 4:1-26

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Story Of Gideon – The Making Of A Hero

Contributed by Joey Nelson on Aug 19, 2002

He was a farmer who really enjoyed his trade. Unlike some farmers, he had no desire to be anything more than a farmer. He never had political ambitions, nor did he dream of becoming a military leader and yet God had a different plan for his life. I’m talk

SERMONIC THEME INTRODUCTION Opening Statement: He was a farmer who really enjoyed his trade. Unlike some farmers, he had no desire to be anything more than a farmer. He never had political ambitions, nor did he dream of becoming a military leader and yet God had a different plan for his life. I’m ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 24:1, Judges 7:1-25

Make A Buck? Or Make A Difference!

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Jan 26, 2007

You can give without love, but you can never love without giving!

MAKING A BUCK? VS MAKING A DIFFERENCE! WHAT HAVE I REAPED? WHAT HAVE I SOWN TODAY? WHO HAVE I BLESSED TODAY? By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com This is a two part lesson. Never forget: Often hurting people will hurt others! Jude 1:22 And of some have compassion, making a difference: ...read more

Scripture: Jude 1:22

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Love And Sacrifice, Part 4

Contributed by Joey Nelson on Mar 10, 2003

Ray Stedman tells about a boy who was in the army. He was a Christian and had formed the habit of praying beside his bed before he went to sleep. He kept up this practice in the army, but he became an object of mockery and ridicule to the entire barracks.

INTRODUCTION Opening Statement: Ray Stedman tells about a boy who was in the army. He was a Christian and had formed the habit of praying beside his bed before he went to sleep. He kept up this practice in the army, but he became an object of mockery and ridicule to the entire barracks. One night ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:9-21

Da Vinci Code: A Faith Of Our Design Or God's? - Part One Of Series Series

Contributed by Scott Weber on Mar 14, 2006

This is the first part of six part series on "Decoding The Da Vinci Code" that deals with the errors of Dan Brown’s book and the truth of history and the Bible.

Decoding The Da Vinci Code – pt. 1 “A Faith of Our Design Or God’s?” Picture of book Exerpt from “Breaking The Da Vinci Code” By Collin Hansen | posted 11/07/2003/CCN online “Perhaps you’ve heard of Dan Brown’s The Da Vinci Code. This fictional thriller has captured the coveted number one sales ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 3:15

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

When Life Runs Dry Series

Contributed by Paul Decker on Nov 5, 2006

We must trust and obey.

WHEN LIFE RUNS DRY I Kings 17 S: Sovereignty of God C: Trust Th: Life Can Be Hard Pr: WE MUST TRUST AND OBEY. TS: We will find in our study of I Kings 17 how Elijah was able to move forward in the midst of difficult ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 17:1-24

Denomination: Baptist

Are You Wasting Seed?

Contributed by David Elvery on Nov 22, 2006

A look at the parable of the seed

Are you wasting seed? Luke 8:1-18 Gladstone Baptist Church – 30/10/05 am I love big machinery. I’m an engineer still at heart and I love to figure out how machines work. One of the fascinating areas of machinery I think is agricultural machines. Have you ever seen a combine harvestor ...read more

Scripture: Luke 8:1-18

Denomination: Baptist

A Bittersweet Banquet Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on May 4, 2010

In bitter times we can be thankful, because Christ died for us.

Several years ago, in a small-town church in upstate New York, a well-loved pastor who had been there for 35 years retired. He was replaced by a young pastor just starting out in ministry. The young man had a great desire to do well, but after just a few weeks he began to perceive that the people ...read more

Scripture: Mark 14:12-26

Denomination: Evangelical Free

A Step Into Hope Series

Contributed by Scott Kircher on Feb 5, 2012

Each one of us is on a Journey. At certain points in our journey each of us face decisions, a crossroad if you will. Which way will we go? In what direction will the next step we take be? Often it is at these crossroads of life that the Lord meets us

Steps along Life’s Journey A Step into Hope - Sermon 1 John 4:4-29, 39-42 Intro Slide I just had my birthday this past week. I turned 46. Not to be morbid, but as I look ahead, I realize that most likely I am more than half way through my earthly life. Birthdays for me are times when I take a ...read more

Scripture: John 4:1-28, John 4:7

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

When You Walk Away From The Well Series

Contributed by Sherm Nichols on Dec 31, 2007

A look at the scene at the well to help us have Jesus’ heart for the lost, understanding about God’s desire for worshippers, and insight concerning peoples’ reaction to the Gospel.

Souvenir. It’s from French, for “memory.” It’s an object a traveler brings home for the memories associated with it. Something you keep to help you remember where you were. In my office, I found I have several: a rock that is a fossil from our place in Hillsboro; Mickey Mouse clock from ...read more

Scripture: John 4:1-42

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

A Fresh Start Series

Contributed by Scott Kircher on Aug 7, 2008

Sometimes in life we need a fresh start and Jesus offers us that.

The Journey of Life – A Fresh Start Slide This is an exciting time for Hickory Creek. This new facility provides a perfect opportunity to make a fresh start in our ministry. It is an opportunity to minister to new people and begin new ministries. It is exciting to have these opportunities to start ...read more

Scripture: John 4:4-42

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Gideon Pt 2 Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Aug 11, 2010

Gideon was a judge who learned to trust in the Lord and he became willing to depend on God’s power to deliver him and his nation against overwhelming odds. He put his faith into action and the Spirit of the Lord came on him and empowered Him into victory.

Series: Here comes the Judge! Sermon: Gideon “Mighty Warrior” pt 2 Thesis: Gideon was a judge who learned to trust in the Lord and he became willing to depend on God’s power to deliver him and his nation against overwhelming odds. He put his faith into action and the Spirit of the Lord came on him ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational