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  • Jonathan Spurlock avatar

    Jeremiah’s Unusual Purchases: A Clay Jar Series

    Contributed by Jonathan Spurlock on Oct 13, 2021
     | 3,586 views

    A simple jar of clay was bought and then broken. God used something as simple as this for an object lesson.

    Introduction: clay jars, or “earthen vessels (KJV)” have been in use for thousands of years. These jars came and still come in various sizes, colors, and so on. Even when these jars were broken (they’re just clay, after all) the pieces could be and were used for notes, receipts, and the like ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • William R. Nabaza avatar

    God Is The Judge Who Demotes And Promotes

    Contributed by William R. Nabaza on May 17, 2016
     | 4,156 views

    To show that GOD is the Judge, and being Judge of everyone, He puts you down (breaks you down) and then lift you up.

    I. EXORDIUM: Are you the insignificant one? Yes. GOD entrusted to me the Kingdom of Heaven II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers/unbelievers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that GOD is the Judge, and being Judge of everyone, He puts you down (breaks you down) and then lift you up. IV. TEXT: Psalms 75:7 ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Cracked But Called: How The Light Gets In

    Contributed by Joshua Blackmon on Oct 25, 2025
     | 226 views

    THEME: God’s glory shines through the cracks of our weakness. BIG IDEA: The gospel treasure shines brightest through fragile people who refuse to give up.

    SERMON TITLE: Cracked but Called: How the Light Gets In TEXT: 2 Corinthians 4:7-12 (CSB) Opening: The Cracks Where the Light Gets In There’s a line from a song by Leonard Cohen that always catches my heart: “Ring the bells that still can ring, Forget your perfect offering. There is a crack in ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Gary Stebbins avatar

    Forgoing Series

    Contributed by Gary Stebbins on Dec 21, 2010
     | 3,610 views

    Christmas is a wonderful time of year for many. For some however, the pains that life can bring make the Christmas season a difficult one. In this series we will be talking about forgiving and being forgiven. (Taken for a series by the same name by Craig

    Page 1 of 5 Christmas is For-giving Part 2 Forgoing Introduction (taken from a series by Craig Groeschel) Today- continue our series- Christmas is For-Giving. Complete series on Christmas Eve- invite friends. Last week- looked at forgiving those who have hurt us. Today- initiating forgiveness ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

  • Rev. Samuel Arimoro avatar

    The God Who Rewrites Destinies Series

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Sep 17, 2025
     | 477 views

    Description: God has the sovereign power to change your story, break every negative pattern, and give you a glorious destiny far greater than your present situation.

    THE GOD WHO REWRITES DESTINIES By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Jeremiah 29:11 – “For I know the thoughts that I think toward you, saith the LORD, thoughts of peace, and not of evil, to give you an expected end.” Supporting Texts: Isaiah 43:18-19; Genesis 50:20; Romans 8:28; 1 Samuel 16:11-13; ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Paul Apple avatar

    Proper Etiquette For Using The Utensils Of Truth Series

    Contributed by Paul Apple on Jul 7, 2001
    based on 27 ratings
     | 3,910 views

    THE FAITHFUL MINISTER OF GOD’S WORD PROMOTES TRUTH AND PURSUES GODLINESS AS A DILIGENT WORKMAN, A VESSEL PURIFIED FOR HONOR, AND A GENTLE BONDSERVANT

    BIG IDEA: THE FAITHFUL MINISTER OF GOD’S WORD PROMOTES TRUTH AND PURSUES GODLINESS AS A DILIGENT WORKMAN, A VESSEL PURIFIED FOR HONOR, AND A GENTLE BONDSERVANT (IN THE FIGHT AGAINST ERROR – AS OPPOSED TO FALSE TEACHERS) INTRODUCTION: I. (:14-19) STAND FOR THE SHARP KNIFE OF THE WORD OF ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    God's Open Secret

    Contributed by David Mcallan on Aug 8, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,003 views

    What was a mystery has now been made plain - God has healed the rift between Jew & Gentile - He has broken down the dividing wall. God heals the broken hearted & broken relationships - all by the work of Christ as revealed in the Gospel.

    Intro - In 1956, Stuart Hamblen wrote the song “It Is No Secret (What God Can Do) - the chorus runs like this... It is no secret, what God can do what He’s done for others, He’ll do for you with arms wide open, He’ll pardon you it is no secret what God can do - This is the issue in today’s ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    A Mystery Worth Dying For Series

    Contributed by Jim Drake on Feb 9, 2007
    based on 15 ratings
     | 6,538 views

    We can each recognize the revelation of the church’s mysterious nature and passionately minister its gospel.

    1. The first clue that reveals the mystery of the church is the steward of the mystery (3:1-5) 2. The second clue that reveals the mystery of the church is the content of the mystery (3:6) 3. The third clue that reveals the mystery of the church is the minister of the mystery (3:7-9) 4. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Steve Shepherd avatar

    God's Purpose

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Mar 16, 2004
    based on 278 ratings
     | 57,886 views

    1- God’s purpose in our church 2-God’s purpose in our sinful world 3- God’s purpose in our hurting world

    INTRO.- ILL.- Here is what some call “The Property Laws of a Toddler.” 1. If I like it, it’s mine. 2. If it’s in my hand, it’s mine. 3. If I can take it from you, it’s mine. 4. If I had it a little while ago, it’s mine. 5. If it’s mine, it must never appear to be yours in any way. 6. If I’m ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Johann Neethling avatar

    God's Goodies In Cracked Pots

    Contributed by Johann Neethling on Sep 3, 2003
    based on 151 ratings
     | 16,423 views

    We’re all earthen vessels – made from the dust of the earth – and some of us, are just cracked pots! But in them we carry an awesome treasure!

    God’s Goodies in Cracked Pots Introduction: • Our oldest daughter, Maria, told us a wonderful story recently about a friend of hers in Lander, Wyoming who had gone out with her husband to the city dump to dispose of some larger yard trash. • As they were ditching their junk their eye caught a ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

  • Dave Martin avatar

    Our Battle Armor 2 Series

    Contributed by Dave Martin on Jan 10, 2001
    based on 104 ratings
     | 3,846 views

    Aqaba in 1917 seemed impregnable. Any enemy vessel approaching the port would have to face the battery of huge naval guns above the town.

    "Our Battle Armor!" "Knowing Our Enemy" series - Part 6 of 7 Text: Eph. 6:16-17 & Selected Cross Creek Community Church August 6, 2000 God’s Word is Powerful, Relevant, and Up to Date! Ephes. 6:13-17 "In addition to all this, take up the shield of faith, with which you can extinguish all the ...read more

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    Denomination: Bible Church

  • Joseph Smith avatar

    Without One Plea Series

    Contributed by Joseph Smith on Dec 13, 2008
     | 6,210 views

    Like Paul, we cannot plead that we are either too broken or too privileged to engage in service. Brokenness is what God can use for the Kingdom.

    No excuses. No excuses. We are accountable for what we do. We are accountable to God. And what God has called us to do, we can do. No excuses. If God has chosen us, then He has expectations. There are Kingdom tasks to be performed, there is a witness to be made, there is something that each of us ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Monte Brown avatar

    Jesus In The Midst Of Our Storm

    Contributed by Monte Brown on Aug 23, 2006
    based on 10 ratings
     | 11,266 views

    Noah and his family were in the midst of a storm and the Lord was in control of the Ark. We must learn from Noah’s experience that God is in control on the midst of the storm.

    Jesus in the Midst of Our Storm John 6:16-21 (Genesis. 6-9) Monte Brown September 14, 1997 Sunday Morning Noah and his family were in the midst of a storm and the Lord was in control of the Ark. We must learn from Noah’s experience that God is in control on the midst of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Rev. Samuel Arimoro avatar

    The Man God Uses

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jan 30, 2025
     | 1,017 views

    God is always looking for people to use in carrying out His divine purposes on earth. Throughout the Bible, God chose and used individuals who were willing, obedient, and yielded to Him.

    Title: THE MAN GOD USES By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: 2 Timothy 2:20-21 "But in a great house, there are not only vessels of gold and silver, but also of wood and clay, some for honour and some for dishonour. Therefore if anyone cleanses himself from the latter, he will be a vessel for ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Dr. John D. WENTWORTH avatar

    The Hope That Holds Us Series

    Contributed by Dr. John D. Wentworth on Nov 26, 2025
     | 259 views

    The first candle of Advent is the Candle of Hope—a small flame that speaks into the long darkness of a weary world. Hope does not deny reality; it defies it. It does not ignore the brokenness around us; it simply believes God is greater than the brokenness.

    Title: The Hope That Holds Us Text: We wait in hope for the LORD; he is our help and our shield.” — Psalm 33:20 The first candle of Advent is the Candle of Hope—a small flame that speaks into the long darkness of a weary world. Hope does not deny reality; it defies it. It does not ignore the ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible