Sermons on Clay Jars:

The Care & Feeding Of A Spiritual Leader Series

Contributed by Larry Osborne on Jun 13, 2007

We can recite failings of the Biblical heroes without being fazed (we teach them to kids!) But shocked & dismayed when modern-day heroes have feet of clay

1 Timothy: Doing Church God’s Way North Coast Church Message #8 September 2-3, 2006 Dr. Larry Osborne The Care & Feeding Of A Spiritual Leader 1 Timothy 5:17-25 Sermon Outline Note: ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 5:17-25

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Christ's Lights All Year Long Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Jan 2, 2012

Jesus said we should be "the light of the World." But just how and why should we shine that light?

I asked the congregation: “How many of you have already taken down your Christmas lights?” (This was 7 days after Christmas Day, and about a 1/3 raised their hands) “Well, how many of you will take down your decorations NEXT week? (a few more raised their hands). How many of you ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 4:5-7

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Work Of His Hands

Contributed by Greg Bryan on Nov 16, 2004

The Bible uses different ways to describe our relationship to Him like; He is the creator, we are His creation¡ He is our Father, we are His children. The one I want us to focus on tonight is: He is the Potter, we are the clay.

THE WORK OF HIS HANDS The Bible uses different ways to describe our relationship to Him like¡KHe is the creator¡Kwe are His creation¡KHe is our Father¡Kwe are His children¡KThe one I want us to focus on tonight is: He is the Potter¡Kwe are the clay. CONF.- 4 of 7 days I was set aside. Why? ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 18:1-4

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

God Has Chosen You

Contributed by Monte Brown on Oct 10, 2012

Like the potter placing the clay on his wheel and fashions a vessel, God carefully fashions you on His wheel. You are His creation and he is very proud of how you look.

God Has Chosen You Introduction Do you remember when you were a child and played childhood games? Weather it be dodge ball, red rover come over, flag football, or hid and seek there was a time that teams were chosen and sides were chosen and you waited patiently for your name to be ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:4

Denomination: Baptist

The Man Who Was Not Born Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 24, 2021

How did man begin? Verse 7 makes it clear that he was not born, but was formed. He was molded as clay in the potter's hand. He was a product of what already existed.

An old preacher from the back woods was teaching a class of children about how God created man. He said, "In the beginning there was just nothin at all. One day God was fooling around with some mud, and before you knew it he had a man. He put that man up against a fence to dry there in the ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 2:4-17

Broken (Part Two)

Contributed by Derrick Tuper on Apr 22, 2019

Last week we looked at some events leading up to the crucifixion that had to do with brokenness. We looked at the broken seal on the jar of perfume, the broken protocol in Jesus' arrest and trial, and the broken hearts. What else was broken?

BROKEN (part two) Recap: Last week in pt. 1 I talked about some events leading up to the crucifixion that had to do with brokenness. First, we looked at Mary breaking the seal on her jar of expensive perfume so she could anoint Jesus. She was willing to let go of something very valuable to honor ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 27:50-54, Hebrews 10:19-22, John 11:25-26, Psalm 107:10-14, Acts 3:19, Job 36:8-12, Acts 2:36-38, Psalm 51:17, Luke 18:9-14  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Problem And Solution Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Apr 2, 2021

Our Christian faith and values are always being flavored by the culture. It is so subtle that we do not even realize it, and that is why the Bible often has to be so radical to jar us awake to the fact that we are to be different from the world.

William Stidger, the great preacher, was in France during World War I, and he visited the city of Marseilles where he saw the aqueduct that all visitors are guided to see. The story of this source of water to the city goes back to the old man who became known as the miser of Marseilles. He walked ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:1-11

Abigail

Contributed by Rickey Shive on Mar 11, 2002

In this lesson, we are going to study a lady of great character and intelligence – her name is Abigail. All we know about her is summed up in this one chapter, yet she comes through as one of the most notable women in the Old Testament!

Introduction: The Bible is full of great stories! I’ve heard it said if you are looking for a mystery, or a thriller, or a love story, or one containing a great hero or heroine – whatever your desire, you can find it in the Bible. The text before us, in this study, is certainly one of the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 25:1-42, 1 Samuel 25:42

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Light And Truth Series

Contributed by David Dykes on Jan 24, 2018

When people reject the light God gives them, they lose that truth and move deeper and deeper into darkness.

INTRODUCTION We all know people who are not too bright. I’ve decided I don’t pick on Aggies and I don’t pick on Longhorns or even Baylor Bears, so today I guess I’ll make all the Razorback fans mad. There were two Razorbacks who had heard about a $50 all-inclusive cruise just for Razorback fans. ...read more

Scripture: Mark 4:21-25, Mark 4:33-34

Denomination: Baptist

The Suffering In His Ministry Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Jul 10, 2018

God had entrusted to Paul and his fellow evangelists this treasure of great worth—the gospel of Christ—but why would He do this? Because He delights in empowering the weak in order to confound the strong.

May 15, 2014 Tom Lowe The Second Epistle of Paul to the Corinthians Lesson II.B.4: The Suffering in His Ministry. (4:7-12) 2nd Corinthians 4:7-12 (NKJV) 7 But we have this treasure in earthen ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 4:7-12

Denomination: Baptist

Facing The Unknown Series

Contributed by Michael Stark on Nov 19, 2017

None of us know with certainty what lies ahead after we are gathered to Christ. However, Paul encourages believers to look forward, preparing ourselves for what is surely coming.

“We know that if the tent that is our earthly home is destroyed, we have a building from God, a house not made with hands, eternal in the heavens. For in this tent we groan, longing to put on our heavenly dwelling, if indeed by putting it on we may not be found naked. For while we are still in ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:1-10, 2 Corinthians 5:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

Pictures Of Christ Series

Contributed by James Lyons on Aug 3, 2022

Part II in a series on the book of Jonah

As we begin looking toward our mission conference in a couple of months, I want to share some thoughts with you from the book of Jonah – a prophet who ran from God to avoid carrying a divine warning to the people of Nineveh. Jonah undoubtedly feared the bloodthirsty Ninevites, but in ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 1:7-17

Denomination: Baptist

The Announcement

Contributed by Joe Rowland on Apr 1, 2008

God is the potter and we are the clay. Do we need to go back to the potters house? I asked God a question about are church and the answer that He gave me is recorded in a dream in this sermon.

The Announcement Jeremiah 18:1-2 1 The word which came to Jeremiah from the LORD, saying, 2 Arise, and go down to the potter’s house, and there I will cause thee to hear my words. We live in a day where God really is speaking; God really does have a speaking voice. From the beginning of time, God ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 18:1-2

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Bridge Of A Personal Encounter (Series)

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Aug 25, 2018

Christianity is more than a religion, it is a personal relationship with Jesus. The gods of this world are dead. Jesus is alive and well and He invites us to know him. Jesus takes marred clay and changes us.

THE BRIDGE OF A PERSONAL ENCOUNTER By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com. (This is several part lesson.) DO I REALLY KNOW JESUS? IS MY EXPERIENCE WITH JESUS PERSONAL TO ME? AM I GROWING AND DEVELOPING CLOSER AND CLOSER. Jesus is much more than a religion, Jesus is all about a ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:10, James 4:8, Jeremiah 18:1-4, Psalm 107:20

Denomination: Assembly Of God

A Piece Of Work (Who Am I Becoming)

Contributed by Louis J Locke on Aug 27, 2024

Oh LORD, You are our Father; We are the clay, and You our Potter; And all we are the work of Your hand. ~ Isaiah 64:8. A study in how God is at work in our lives.

A Piece of Work - (Who am I Becoming) 1. We are God’s ‘Piece of Work’ – Created by God, Individually unique, ? Your hands have made me and fashioned me. (Job 10:8) ? For you formed my inward parts; You knitted me together in my mother’s womb. I praise you, for I am fearfully and ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 64:8, Job 10:8

Denomination: Foursquare