Sermons on Alabaster Jar:

Seeing Past The Labels Series

Contributed by Robert Higgins on Apr 17, 2008

We tend to think that the whole goal is to “get saved.” But God wasn‟t interested in just saving us a future eternity. Jesus came to start a revolution in the here and now! Jesus came to turn the world right side up and inside out.

1. Overview and Review a. We have been learning what it means to be turned inside out, both on a personal level and on a church wide level. b. God finds every one of us inside centered, self-focused, self-absorbed, self-interested, and selfish. But that doesn‟t stop Him does it? He found ...read more

Scripture: Luke 7:36-50

Denomination: Baptist

Approaching The Communion Table Rightly

Contributed by Derek Geldart on Feb 7, 2021

In this sermon we are going to review Magdalene meeting Jesus at the tomb and suggest that the keys to taking the communion table in a worthy manner are turning away from a life of sin, praying for faith, seeking the master, hearing, and acknowledging His voice, and rejoicing for He is our Lord!

Remembering the Lord’s Table Rightly John 20:10-18 Online Sermon: http://www.mckeesfamily.com/?page_id=3567 “So then, whoever eats the bread or drinks the cup of the Lord in an unworthy manner will be guilty of sinning against the body and blood of the Lord.” 1 Corinthians 11:27 How does ...read more

Scripture: John 20:10-18

Denomination: Baptist

A Grace-Filled Heart

Contributed by Dennis Lee on Feb 12, 2023

Grace is God’s gift to us. Therefore, we can’t earn it because no one earns a gift. Instead, we need to receive and open it. We’ll be looking at three qualities of a grace-filled heart. These are gratitude, endurance, and the fear God. Join us as we look further into God’s Amazing Grace.

A Christian’s Heart “A Grace-Filled Heart” Watch on our YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=czOvASK0lSg In this series on a Christian’s heart, we’re looking at those qualities a Christian should and needs to possess, qualities that should be deep within our hearts. Today we’re ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 1:6, James 4:6-8, John 1:17, Romans 8:1, 1 John 3:20  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Foursquare

Unreasonable Worship Series

Contributed by Sherm Nichols on Dec 31, 2007

This look at Mary at the feet of Jesus will show how giving Jesus extreme worship doesn’t fit worldly thinking but it always fits Godly devotion

I’m not sure exactly when they started – it may have been back before the time of Christ. I’m not sure how Mt. Dew seemed to become the drink associated with them. But I am relatively sure that we’ll have “extreme sports” in some form or another for the rest of history to come. Extreme sport: ...read more

Scripture: John 12:1-8

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Kneeling At The Feet Of Jesus

Contributed by Wayne Lawson on Feb 18, 2008

This is a love story, pure and simple. It is not a cheap love story like we see portrayed in the soap operas everyday. This account is a deep heart-felt love that is not infused with any physical desire that seems to be necessary in our day and age to q

SCRIPTURE: ST. LUKE 7:36-50 36And one of the Pharisees desired him that he would eat with him. And he went into the Pharisee’s house, and sat down to meat. 37And, behold, a woman in the city, which was a sinner, when she knew that Jesus sat at meat in the Pharisee’s house, brought an alabaster ...read more

Scripture: Luke 7:36-50

Denomination: Baptist

The Fear Of Foolishness Series

Contributed by Mark Batterson on Oct 18, 2005

If you aren’t willing to look foolish you’re foolish.

Wired For Worship 09.20.05 Pastor Mark Batterson This evotional continues the Wired for Worship series. To subscribe to the podcast, visit www.theaterchurch.com. This week’s video, Chaos Dance, is also posted @ www.evotional.com. I’m also posting additional thoughts on my daily blog ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 6:1-23

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Economics Of Forgiveness Series

Contributed by Victor Yap on Apr 11, 2007

Miracle of Faith, Pt. 7

THE ECONOMICS OF FORGIVENESS (LUKE 7:36-50) Every Saturday, a man goes into his barber shop. So this one Saturday he told his barber that he was going to Rome. The barber asked what flight he was going to take. The man responded “A-1.” The barber yelled, “A-1!? Are you crazy?! That plane's food ...read more

Scripture: Luke 7:36-50

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Mary Of Bethany - A Wasteful God Series

Contributed by Chris Rowney on Jul 7, 2006

using the story of Mary of Bethany we look at what it is to be ’poured out’ for God

www.tcfnet.org.au sermons@tcfnet.org.au Mary of Bethany – A Wasteful God? Pre-Easter 2006 • Chris Rowney These messages are also available as audio podcasts at www.tcfnet.org.au/podcasts “1 Six days before the Passover, Jesus arrived at Bethany, where Lazarus lived, whom Jesus had raised ...read more

Scripture: John 12:1-19

Denomination: Baptist

People Jesus Commended For Their Giving Series

Contributed by Denn Guptill on Apr 13, 2008

Most people think it’s rude to talk about other people’s giving but Jesus didn’t have any qualms about it.

Everyone enjoys being recognized for the good they have accomplished even if they do the “No really, you don’t have to” thing. They enjoy being thanked and acknowledged for what they’ve done, maybe not publically but people want to know they have made a difference in their world. The scripture ...read more

Scripture: Mark 12:41-44

Denomination: Wesleyan

Blessed Are Those Who Mourn Series

Contributed by Victor Yap on Dec 26, 2007

Friend of Sinners. Pt. 2

Blessed are Those Who Mourn (LUKE 7:36-50) Every Saturday, a man goes into his barber shop. So this one Saturday he told his barber that he was going to Rome. The barber asked what flight he was going to take. The man responded “A-1.” The barber yelled, “A-1!? Are you crazy?! That plane's food ...read more

Scripture: Luke 7:36-50

Denomination: Independent/Bible

What Would Jesus Do?

Contributed by Matthew Sickling on Nov 19, 2007

This sermon examines the question of what Jesus would do in 5 very common areas of life, and also makes the point that we as His Disciples should follow "IN HIS STEPS"

Title: What Would Jesus Do? Text: 1 Cor 10:31-11:1, 1 Peter 2:21 Date: 11/11/07 Location: Sulphur Spring Baptist Church Introduction: It was a beautiful Sunday morning in the little town of Raymond. The members of the First Church of Raymond were all decked out in their Sunday finest, and ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

How God Feels About Casey Anthony

Contributed by Henry A Roso on Jul 24, 2011

A message about God's love and mercy.

How God Feels About Casey Anthony 1 John 4:9-11 The media attention of the Casey Anthony trial is being called one of the biggest ratings draws in recent memory. The case involved the disappearance and death of two year old Caylee Anthony, whose remains were found almost five months after she was ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:9-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Priorities

Contributed by Bill Butsko on Jul 18, 2010

The number one priority in life should be seeking the kingdom of God.

Text: “But seek first the kingdom of God and his righteousness and all these things will be given to you….” (Matthew 6:33). The word “seek” means to “look for,” “search for” or “try to find.” All of us have looked for things or ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:38-42

Denomination: Christian Church

The Suffering And Glory Of The Servant

Contributed by Richard Francis on May 10, 2009

God that is Father, Son and Holy Spirit knew from the beginning of creation that this day would come, still the pain for Jesus Suffering and death imagine how any parent would feel seeing a child suffer in such away, image what pain for the creator of all

See my Servant (52: 13 – 15); I’ve preached many a time on the theme that God knew the cost of creating us and still did What cost well, the suffering of Jesus Have you ever wondered did Jesus really have to die, well did he? After God is God, surely he could well just change the rules a bit and ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Forgiveness Seventy Times Seven Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Oct 27, 2015

Will you accept God’s forgiveness today? Will you forgive as God has forgiven you? God through Christ has forgiven us, forgiven me, so we, so I, must forgive others.

As we continue in our series on Supernatural Streams this month our focus is on Forgiveness. So the first question as we begin this morning is this: Do you think forgiveness is a good thing? Ok, second question: Do you find it easier to forgive yourself or forgive other people? Sometime we ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:14-15

Denomination: Pentecostal