Sermons on Clay Jars:

Following God's Lead Series

Contributed by David Owens on Jun 5, 2016

This sermon is based on Chapter 9 of Charles Swindoll's book, Paul: A Man of Grace and Grit, by Charles Swindoll. We discuss the fact that like Saul and Barnabas, we need to be ready to obey when God calls for the changes in our lives and ministries.

Introduction: A. I want to begin this sermon with a statement from Peter T. Forsythe. 1. I believe he was right on when he said, “The first duty of every soul is to find not its freedom, but its Master.” (Warren W. Wiersbe, The Integrity Crisis, Thomas Nelson Pub., 1991, p. ...read more

Scripture: Acts 13:1-4

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

In The Hands Of The Potter

Contributed by Grant Adams on Aug 3, 2021

Jeremiah saw these things when he went to the potter's house. Clay; symbol of the human life. Wheel; symbol of human history. Potter; represents God.

1. Here is a bible truth illustrated. A truth that every Christian needs to learn. 2. John 10:27-29; Romans 8:28, 35-39 3. There comes a time in the life of every person, family, and church, when you need to know where you are. 4. There will come a time when you must have a word from the Lord. ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 18:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

The Struggles Of Discipleship Series

Contributed by John Dobbs on Aug 15, 2024

We have been studying aspects of daily discipleship. By now we know that discipleship is not simply church attendance. It involves a life that has been changed by following our Master, Jesus.

THE STRUGGLES OF DISCIPLESHIP Introduction We have been studying aspects of daily discipleship. By now we know that discipleship is not simply church attendance. It involves a life that has been changed by following our Master, Jesus. He taught us the foundational principles in the Beatitudes. He ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 18:1-6

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Treasure Principle

Contributed by Matthew Everhard on Dec 12, 2006

This message explores the treasure principle: that the Kingdom of God is so valuable that it is worth any cost in this life, even life itself, to enjoy it more fully.

“The Treasure Principle” A sermon on Matthew 13:44-45 by Matthew Everhard, originally delivered at Hudson Presbyterian Church, November 26, 2006. The Leg: I grew up in Cuyahoga Falls, a residential city where the houses are all close together, and the backyards small. Our playground, for the most ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:44-45

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Beyond All Odds - The Story Of Israel Proves The Accuracy Of The Bible

Contributed by Paul Barreca on Jun 2, 2016

The success of the Jewish people is a powerful proof for the accuracy of God's promise to bless them above all other people of the earth.

Is it a mere coincidence that Israel is successful in unparalleled ways, and at the same time, the object of hatred throughout much of the world? Is there any significance to the survival of the Jewish people who have been mercilessly hunted, and targeted for elimination not once or twice, but ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 37:1-28

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

David Plunders Villages (1 Samuel 27)

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Apr 22, 2025

Is the good news about a faulty church or a perfect kingdom? Let's begin in 1 Samuel 27.

Is the Bible different to most history books, in that it tells the good and the bad about its heroes? Is church life similar in that both righteous and evil acts are done? Should it shock us that only God is good? Let’s look at 1 Samuel 27. Did David disbelieve another one of Saul’s promises, not ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Go! And Look For The Beauty In The Brokenness Of This World Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Jan 7, 2025

The world is filled with both splendour and suffering, beauty and brokenness. It can be challenging to see God’s hand at work in the chaos, but as believers, we are called to recognise His grace and redemption even amidst pain.

Go! And Look for the Beauty in the Brokenness of This World Introduction Today, we will explore a profound truth: Go! and look for the beauty in the brokenness of this world. The world is filled with both splendour and suffering, beauty and brokenness. It can be challenging to see God’s hand at ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:28, Psalm 34:18, Isaiah 61:1, Genesis 50:20, Romans 5:3-4, Matthew 5:14-16, 2 Corinthians 4:7, Psalm 147:3, Romans 10:13  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Coming Evaluation

Contributed by Tom Fuller on Jul 5, 2011

One of the worst pieces of mail you can receive comes with three little letters in the return address: IRS. Getting audited is like going to the dentist without the novocaine. As troubling as it may seem, an even more important audit is coming for all of

In the first part of Chapter 5 I have some good news and some not so good news depending on how you look at it. The good news is that you’re due for an upgrade. The bad news: you’re being audited. First, the upgrade. We talked last time about the fact that to God we are ordinary clay ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:1-11

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Prepare Your Heart, For Worthy Is The Lamb

Contributed by Jim Parisi on Dec 22, 2002

As this season unfolds and the year winds down to its last days We will celebrate the birth of our savior and reflect on our lives

Prepare your heart, For Worthy is the Lamb HHM 12-22-02 Pastor Jim Parisi As this season unfolds and the year winds down to its last days We will celebrate the birth of our savior and reflect on our lives Luke 2: 1-12 1 And it came to pass in those days that a decree went out from Caesar ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Second Sunday In Ordinary Time, Year C: Cana

Contributed by Paul Andrew on Dec 23, 2024

Are we holding up OUR part of the covenant of our vocations?

Jesus walks into a bar. “Just 12 waters, please,” while winking at his disciples. I saw this post on social media, DOES ANYONE KNOW WHICH PAGE OF THE BIBLE EXPLAINS HOW TO TURN WATER INTO WINE? I AM JUST ASKING FOR FRIEND. “The Church attaches great importance to Jesus’ presence at the wedding ...read more

Scripture: John 2:1-11

Denomination: Catholic

"Let’s Go To The Potter’s House”

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Jan 14, 2026

In years past when we as a child misbehave our dad took us out behind the barn to teach us a lesson we needed to be taught. God did something different when he wanted to teach Israel a lesson, he took them to the Potter’s house to teach them a lesson.

Before any problem can be solved we must find the CAUSE OF THE PROBLEM!!! Illus: From an article in Reader’s Digest: A friend of mine awoke one morning to find a puddle of water in the middle of his king-size waterbed. In order to fix the puncture, he rolled the heavy mattress outdoors and filled ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 18:1-6, Isaiah 64:8

Denomination: Baptist

Excellence Is So Attractive - Part 1 Series

Contributed by Andrew Stevens on Nov 6, 2002

In 2 Corinthians the Word lets us know that there is something excellent within each us.

Excellence is so Attractive – Part 1 Excellence begins with a mindset!!! I. Introduction A. While at the International General Assembly Jennifer and I experienced something. 1. This something made my heart leap within me. 2. It literally captivated me and inspired me. ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 4:7

Denomination: Church Of God

"Whose Hands Are You In" Series

Contributed by Donny Granberry on Aug 16, 2011

This message is about the clay in the hands of the potter. The clay must be committed, submissive, and pliable.

“Focus” “Who Hand’s are You In?” by Donny Granberry Jeremiah’s life and Jeremiah’s book are a single piece. He wrote what he lived, he lived what he wrote. There is no dissonance between his life and his book. Some people write better than they live ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 18:1-6

Denomination: Assembly Of God

What’s In Your Clay? (September 4, 2022)

Contributed by John Williams Iii on Sep 1, 2022

How many times have you seen a Capitol One commercial where you always hear the question, “What’s in your wallet?” As we hear today’s text a better question to ask is “What’s in your clay?” What’s in our clay that makes us resistant to how God is trying to mold us and shape us?

WHAT’S IN YOUR CLAY? Text: Jeremiah 18:1 -11 Jeremiah 18:1-11 The word that came to Jeremiah from the LORD: (2) "Come, go down to the potter's house, and there I will let you hear my words." (3) So I went down to the potter's house, and there he was working at his ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 18:1-11

Denomination: United Methodist

Clay In The Potter's Hands. Jeremiah 1

Contributed by David Cramer on Aug 29, 2025

A message about moving on in life by letting the Potter shape us now as He wants us to be.

Grab your bible and say this with me This is my Bible I am what is says I am I have what it says I have Today I will be taught more of the Word of God I boldly confess My Mind is alert My heart is receptive. I will never be the same. I am about to receive the incorruptible, Indestructible ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 1:4-8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational