Sermons on Alabaster Jar:

Salty Christianity

Contributed by Gerald Roberts on Feb 7, 2023

Jesus tells us we are the salt of the earth.

Matthew 5:13-20 Salty Christians or Believers 1. The following is some of the uses I found for Salt: • Salt is used for money and many people fought for in wars. "worth his salt" because of the value of salt. • Salt is used to cure and store meats It is used to disinfect wounds • It ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:13-20

Denomination: Methodist

What We Learn At Cana Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Jan 1, 2018

When the wedding planner–maybe you’ve dealt with one sometime–tasted it, he pronounced it καλὸν, beautiful.

2nd Sunday after Epiphany 2018 Extraordinary Form It’s been almost thirteen years since Carolyn and I spent nearly two weeks in the Holy Land on pilgrimage, but many of the memories continue to enrich my study, prayer and preaching. The visit to Cana figures large in those recollections, and every ...read more

Scripture: John 2:1-11

Denomination: Catholic

Good Friday: "the Weight And Worth Of The Cross" Series

Contributed by Ron Auch Jr on Apr 18, 2025

Today, we stand at the foot of the cross. The air is heavy. The sky has darkened. The Son of God hangs in agony. This was not an accident or a tragedy. This was a divine transaction. The crushing of Jesus was the plan of the Father, for the salvation of the world.

Holy Week Series 2025 Pt.1 Palm Sunday: “The King Who Chose the Cross” Text: Luke 19:28–44; Isaiah 53:10–12; John 12:23–33 Pt. 2 Part 2 – Good Friday: "The Weight and Worth of the Cross” Text: Isaiah 53:10–12; John 19:28–30; 2 Corinthians 5:21; Psalm 34:8 Part 3 – Resurrection Sunday: ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 53:10-12, John 19:28-30, 2 Corinthians 5:21, Psalm 34:8

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Where God Is

Contributed by David Mize on Apr 24, 2001

This is how things will be, where God is.

A young couple was on the way to their wedding ceremony and they were tragically killed in an automobile accident and they went to heaven. They were standing before the Pearly Gates and St. Peter was there. And they were kind of disappointed they never got married. And so, they asked St. Peter, ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 84:1-12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

When Brought Low - Look Up

Contributed by Tim George on Sep 16, 2001

As the dust settles and the fires subside in New York, how do we face this calamity? How do we face any the great calamities of life? Psalm 46 offers us God’s answer.

WHEN BROUGHT LOW – LOOK UP (PSALM 46) On the first day of the invasion of Normandy, 1500 American soldiers were killed. At Pearl Harbor, 2500 Americans were killed. At Antiteham or Sharpsburg, 4700 Americans were killed during the Battle of Bloody Angle. Throughout American history, the Battle of ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 46:1-11, Psalm 46:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

The Debtors Dinner Series

Contributed by Marc Bertrand on Nov 5, 2004

The Pharisee’s were so furious over the forgiving of this woman’s great debt of sin, that they neglected the fact that they too had a debt which they were unable to pay.

Introduction: Two men took a line of credit from an individual financier. Both used the line of credit for various purposes. One was careful to only dip into it for small amounts, a little extra to cover the mortgage on a tight month, or a few hundred extra to cover financing on a good used ...read more

Scripture: Luke 7:35-50

Denomination: Baptist

The Vanguard Church

Contributed by Pastor/Author: Terry Sisney on Dec 29, 2014

This is not a sermon but a Prophetic word with a prophetic assignment to the church of Jesus Christ (it won't fit everyone) He that hath ears to hear let him hear.

1sa 22:2 The Vanguard Church Lu 19:13 Eze 37:10 1 Sa 22:2 And every one that was in distress, and every one that was in debt, and every one that was discontented, gathered themselves unto him; ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 22:2

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Rough Road

Contributed by Tim Zingale on Mar 27, 2007

A Good Friday Sermon

Good Friday Psalm 22 "The Rough Road" 22:1 ¶ To the choirmaster: according to The Hind of the Dawn. A Psalm of David. My God, my God, why hast thou forsaken me? Why art thou so far from helping me, from the words of my groaning? 2 O my God, I cry by day, but thou dost not answer; and by night, ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 22:1-31

Denomination: Lutheran

Desparate Housewinves Series

Contributed by Stephen E. Trail on Dec 1, 2013

A sermon describing the tension between the good and the best!

Series: For Better or For Worse Pt. 4 "Desperate Housewives" Luke 10:38-42 Luke 10:41 And Jesus answered and said unto her, Martha, Martha, thou art careful and troubled about many things: 42 But one thing is needful: and Mary hath chosen that good part, which shall not be taken away from ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:38-42

Denomination: Baptist

The Four Levels Of Progression Of Favour On Ruth Series

Contributed by Kim Oliver on Jun 9, 2014

THE FOUR LEVELS OF PROGRESSION OF FAVOUR ON RUTH

THE FOUR LEVELS OF PROGRESSION OF FAVOUR ON RUTH. Gods FAVOUR increases on you when you move in faith,Ruth had no idea that she was going to glean in the field of BOAZ,she just went in faith. LEVEL ONE THE FIRST LEVEL OF FAVOUR ON RUTH SHE HOPES FOR DROPPINGS TO FALL FROM THE GLEANERS AFTER SHE ...read more

Denomination: Charismatic

Folks Like Us Series

Contributed by John Bright on Jul 23, 2021

Working through the Gospel of Luke using consecutive expository preaching.

“Folks Like Us” Luke 7:36 – 8:3 A sermon for 7/25/21 Who remembers the old Jerry Springer Show? He would get the craziest of the crazy folks together on stage in front of an audience that would yell, “Fight, fight, fight!” They would cuss and kick. They would cry and throw chairs. The amazing ...read more

Scripture: Luke 7:36-50, Luke 8:1-3

Denomination: Methodist

Forgiven.

Contributed by Howard Strickland on May 24, 2022

Mary was devoted, grateful, she became single minded. Mary’s devotion landed her in all four gospels! Her devotion will be preached all over the world!

Forgiven. Luke 7:36-50TM Just about every Saturday, a man especially given to neatness, went into his barbershop for a haircut. So this one Saturday he told his barber that he was going to Rome. The barber asked what airline he was going to take. The man responded ...read more

Scripture: Luke 7:36-50, Proverbs 3:5-6

Denomination: Pentecostal

Worship The Lord

Contributed by Wayne Solomon on Apr 12, 2021

"Justice is turned back, And righteousness stands afar off; … truth is fallen in the street, …” (Isaiah 59:14).

Worship the Lord I wish to give credit to Dr. S. M Lockridge for the rhetorical and literary devices as well as some ideas and structure of content that I employ in this message. Our Text today is Matthew 4:8-10: “8 Again, the devil taketh him up into an exceeding high mountain, and sheweth him ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:8-10

Denomination: Church Of God

Mountaintop Experiences

Contributed by Derek Geldart on May 2, 2021

The following sermon is going to review the glimpse of Christ’s glory that Peter, James, and John received in Matthew 17:1-13 and suggest that solitude, listening, reverence, acceptance, and desire to proclaim the truth concerning Christ is the key to seeing Christ!

A Mountaintop Experience Matthew 17:1-13 Online Sermon: http://www.mckeesfamily.com/?page_id=3567 Introduction Of all the experiences that a human being can have while on this earth is not a glimpse of our Savior the most treasured event one could ever receive? Living in this world that is ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 17:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

Being A Family Of God

Contributed by Derek Geldart on May 16, 2021

In the following sermon I am going to examine Apostle Paul’s thanksgiving prayer to the church of Philippi and suggest the foundation of a great church honors Christ through thanksgiving, mutual love, joy, unity of purpose, and steadfast devotion to carry on a good work until He returns!

Being a Family of God Philippians 1:3-5 Online Sermon: http://www.mckeesfamily.com/?page_id=3567 While most people remember where they were when they got news of the twin towers falling, they are also unlikely to forgot where they were when they first heard of the Covid-19 outbreak in Wuhan, ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:3-5

Denomination: Baptist