Sermons on Alabaster Jar:

Just Like Me

Contributed by Perry Greene on Dec 2, 2019

A recent article by Dave Butts prompted this sermon, reminding us that the heroes of faith were just like us in many ways.

1. [My Prayer Story @ the Rocket Club Meeting in Huntsville, AL I was seated with Medal of Honor Winner, Generals, and High Dignitaries; Heroes –seem larger than life 2. Everyday Heroes • Consider Dave Sanders, the school teacher shot to death while trying to shield his students from two youth on a ...read more

Scripture: James 5:13-18

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Spy Wednesday 2019

Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Apr 15, 2019

The events of Holy Week from Palm Sunday to Maundy Thursday didn't happen by chance. Jesus planned meticulously

The Student Cross Leicester Leg 2019 (from Leicester to Walsingham) Today we find ourselves in Holy Week and today is the day we know as Spy Wednesday It is the day we focus of the betrayal of Jesus by his friend Judas Iscariot It is the day just before Maundy Thursday and the Last Supper. The ...read more

Scripture: Luke 22:3-13

Denomination: Anglican

Spy Wednesday 2019

Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Apr 15, 2019

The events of Holy Week from Palm Sunday to Maundy Thursday didn't happen by chance. Jesus planned meticulously

The Student Cross Leicester Leg 2019 (from Leicester to Walsingham) Today we find ourselves in Holy Week and today is the day we know as Spy Wednesday It is the day we focus of the betrayal of Jesus by his friend Judas Iscariot It is the day just before Maundy Thursday and the Last Supper. The ...read more

Scripture: Luke 22:3-13

Denomination: Anglican

Jesus Introduces The Kingdom Series

Contributed by Dr. Jonathan Vorce on Jan 26, 2019

The central theme of the ministry of Jesus is the Kingdom of God. In Luke chapter 8 we are looking at Jesus introducing the Kingdom to bystanders and then beginning to explain "mysteries of the Kingdom" to His disciples.

Luke 8:1-18 I. THE KINGDOM A. The driving theme of the ministry of Jesus is the Kingdom of God. 1. The Kingdom of God is the realm of God, visible or invisible, where God’s systems and ways of doing things are already established and working. B. Throughout the New Testament we see the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 8:1-18, Matthew 3:1-2, Luke 17:21, Luke 19:14, Luke 8:10, 1 Corinthians 4:1, 1 Corinthians 13:2, 1 Corinthians 14:2, Revelation 11:14, Revelation 19:16, Revelation 20:4, 2 Peter 1:11  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Church Of God

Living Through The Problems Of Life

Contributed by David Dewitt on Jul 2, 2013

Everyone deals with the reality of problems. Paul teaches us some vital lessons we should learn from problems

Living through the Problems of Life 2 Corinthians 4:8-9, Romans 5:3-5 When life hits you with problems, you have a choice to make; you can either become bitter or you can become better. The Bible is filled with people who endured the tough stuff of life. Joseph was sold into slavery by his ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 4:8-9

Denomination: Church Of God

God Blesses Ruth (Ruth 2)

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Mar 23, 2025

Does God bless the faithful? Let's look at Ruth 2.

Does the Lord let the righteous go hungry or does He provide? Let’s look at Ruth 2. Did Ruth go to gather food for herself and her mother-in-law? Now Naomi had a respected relative, a man of worth, through her husband from the family of Elimelech. His name was Boaz. Ruth the Moabite said to ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Harvest At First

Contributed by Bud Rose on Sep 15, 2021

We are living today in the most exciting time in all of history. Why? Because there’s more people alive today than there’ve ever been. And before Jesus comes back (which could be at any moment), the Church has the potential for bringing literally millions of souls into the Kingdom of God.

Harvest @ 1st Introduction: We are living today in the most exciting time in all of history. Why? Because there’s more people alive today than there’ve ever been. And before Jesus comes back (which could be at any moment), the Church has the potential for bringing literally millions of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:19, 1 Corinthians 2:4, Mark 16:20

Denomination: Pentecostal

Expectant Faith: Embracing The Miracles In Our Lives Series

Contributed by Dr John Singarayar Svd on Jul 11, 2024

We reflect on the deeper truths about our own spiritual journeys and the nature of divine intervention in our lives through the stories of Philip and Andrew.

Expectant Faith: Embracing the Miracles in Our Lives Intro: We reflect on the deeper truths about our own spiritual journeys and the nature of divine intervention in our lives through the stories of Philip and Andrew. Scripture John 6:1-15. Reflection Dear Sisters and Brothers, In the ...read more

Scripture: John 6:1-15

Denomination: Other

Jesus At The Wedding

Contributed by Norman Bernad on Jul 30, 2024

Today we are going to look at the first miracle that Jesus performed at the wedding of Cana.

Today we are going to look at the first miracle that Jesus performed at the wedding of Cana. As you are turning there in your Bibles today let me ask you a couple of questions. 1. When you think of a wedding what is the first thing that comes to your mind? 2. Do you think about two people ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:13-18, John 2:1-11

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The God Of Obededom

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Feb 18, 2025

The story of Obededom, a seemingly obscure figure in the Bible, is a powerful example of how God's presence can transform an ordinary life into one of extraordinary blessing.

TITLE: THE GOD OF OBEDEDOM   By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: 2 Samuel 6:10-12  Supporting Texts: 1 Chronicles 13:13-14, Psalm 24:7-10, Isaiah 55:9 INTRODUCTION  The story of Obededom, a seemingly obscure figure in the Bible, is a powerful example of how God's presence can ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 6:10-12, 1 Chronicles 13:13-14, Psalm 24:7-10, Isaiah 55:9

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Divine Intervention In Human Limitations

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on May 30, 2025

Human limitations do not limit God. In fact, they invite His intervention. Our God delights in using the weak, the little, and the unlikely to show His might. When we trust Him beyond our logic, He steps in and turns impossibilities into miracles.

DIVINE INTERVENTION IN HUMAN LIMITATIONS By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Luke 1:34-37 Supporting Texts: Exodus 14:13-16, John 11:39-44, 2 Kings 4:1-7, Matthew 14:17-21, Romans 8:26-28 INTRODUCTION: Human limitations are real—whether physical, financial, emotional, or spiritual. These ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:34-37

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Designer Immortality

Contributed by Alison Bucklin on Jul 11, 2025

The so-called “immortality” scientists are trumpeting is a counterfeit, a cheap knock-off to deceive us into thinking we’ve overcome death. Don’t be taken in.

For much of her life, Jeanne Calment’s big claim to fame was that she sold pencils to Vincent van Gogh in her youth. But by the time she died in August of 1997, this charming Frenchwoman had made her way into the Guinness Book of World Records for a grander accomplishment. She had become the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:3-5

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Elijah Taken Up (2 Kings 2)

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Jul 12, 2025

Was Elijah taken up to heaven or into the sky and transported to a place of retirement? Let's look at 2 Kings 2.

Was Elijah one of only two prophets seemingly taken directly to heaven or was he transported in the air to a location on earth? Let’s look at 2 Kings 2. Did it seem like all the prophets knew that God was going to take Elijah? Now when the Lord was about to take Elijah up to heaven by a ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

The Unexpected Miracle In Zarephath Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jul 16, 2025

God's miracles do not always come from obvious places or expected methods. In Zarephath, He used a poor widow to provide for His prophet and turned her last meal into a river of abundance.

THE UNEXPECTED MIRACLE IN ZAREPHATH By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: 1 Kings 17:8-16 Supporting Texts: Psalm 37:19; Matthew 6:33; Hebrews 11:6; Philippians 4:19; Luke 4:25-26 INTRODUCTION: When the brook Cherith dried up, God redirected Elijah to a place no one would expect—Zarephath, a ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 17:8-16

Denomination: Assembly Of God

A Push-Shove World

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Sep 3, 2025

We often forget how important thankfulness can be. Weren't there 10? Are we rich because we have much money? Or we can count our blessings and be rich? Give thanks?

A PUSH-SHOVE WORLD? By Wade Martin Hughes Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com (YouTube: Wade Hughes) Did you hear about the lady that prayed and asked God to bless her garden? Then she complained about having to hoe out the weeds. Then she complained about how hot it was? Then she complained ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 6:9-10, 1 Thessalonians 5:18, Genesis 49:14

Denomination: Assembly Of God