Sermons on Clay Jars:

Break A Jar Series

Contributed by Tim Smith on Sep 29, 2013

In our Scripture today, we see an example of what happens when a person’s heart is captured by the Light of the World. From this woman, we learn several things about sacrifice and giving

Break a Jar Mark 14: 1-9 We’re starting a new series called, “Illuminate.” Our foundational Scripture verse is Revelation 21:23 which says, “And the city has no need of the sun or of the moon to shine on it, for the glory of God has illumined it.” Jesus said, “I ...read more

Scripture: Mark 14:1-9

Denomination: Methodist

Leaving The Jar

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Mar 3, 2026

A sermon about coming to Jesus with our pain.

“Leaving the Jar” John 4:4-30, 39-42 Some burdens don’t feel like burdens until the moment we finally set them down. I once visited an elderly woman from the church I was pastoring at the time who lived alone. She kept a small wooden box on her kitchen table. When I asked what was inside, ...read more

Scripture: John 4:5-42

Denomination: United Methodist

Clay People

Contributed by John Gaston on Jul 28, 2023

Just what are you? Are you an accidental, evolved, compilation of male and female genes? God spoke to Jeremiah: "Go down to the Potter's House, Jeremiah. Watch him work. Learn a "lesson" (Jeremiah 18:2).

CLAY PEOPLE Jer. 18:1-6; 19:10-11 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR 1. In Johnson City, Tennessee, a police officer and his partner pulled over an unlicensed motorist. They asked the man to follow them to the police station, 2. …but while en route they spotted a North Carolina vehicle whose license plate ...read more

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Treasures In The Clay

Contributed by David Cramer on Sep 13, 2009

Being rebuilt by Him as the clay on a potter’s wheel.

Math problem 1 + 3 = 4 Cross= nails + forgiven You are! TREASURES IN JARS OF CLAY "What Type Of Clay Are You" Jer. 18:1-6 Pastor Dave Cramer Look at one another and say; Today. I will learn from the word of the Lord. Today I would like to speak to you about one of the most powerful ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 18:1-6

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Being The Aroma Of Christ

Contributed by Sunitha Justin on Jul 10, 2020

As human beings, we have five basic senses - touch, sight, hearing, smell and taste. Of these, the sense of smell is considered to be the strongest. As God’s people, we are to emit the fragrance of Christ wherever we are.

All of us know, as human beings, we have five basic senses - Sense of touch, sense of sight, sense of hearing, sense of smell and sense of taste. Of these five senses, the sense of smell is considered to be the strongest. Certain smells are nostalgic. When you smell that particular thing, it ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 8:21, Revelation 5:8, Ephesians 5:2, 2 Corinthians 2:14-16, Romans 8:37, 2 Corinthians 4:7  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Charismatic

The Potter And The Clay

Contributed by Raymond Perkins on Aug 6, 2001

An expository lesson from describing how God can and will work in our lives to do great things.

THE POTTER AND THE CLAY Jeremiah 18:1-6 INTRODUCTION: From 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 it with more water so he could locate the ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 18:1-6, Jeremiah 18:7-23

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Potter And The Clay

Contributed by Tim Gladu on Sep 14, 2007

How do we relate to God the creator. What should our respose be.

When I consider my life and what God has done in it to this point in time I have to consider where have I been and where am I going. God has placed in my path many obstacles and stumbling blocks. I had to face these issues and get past them. God knew that I could handle everyone of them and He was ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 18:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

The Potter & The Clay Series

Contributed by Steve Smith on Feb 21, 2007

To "Discover and Experience God’s Will" we must allow God, the Potter, to work with and fashion us, the clay, as He seems best!

INTRODUCTION SERIES: “Discovering & Experiencing God’s Will” – Part 3 Part 1: Ephesians 2:10 – “He Wants You To Know” - God is a Master Artist and has a Perfect Plan for His Children - As a Believer, the Master Artist wishes to make you into a Masterpiece - To allow the Master Artist to ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 18:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

Clay People

Contributed by Curtis Kittrell on Jun 18, 2003

Ever felt like a grasshopper? Unimportant, inferior, low-down? Israel felt that way when Moses’ spies reported back from their excursion into the Promised Land. They said, "And there we saw the giants, . . . and we were in our own sight as grasshoppe

CLAY PEOPLE SCRIPTURE: Genesis 3:19; Jeremiah 18:1-6; 2 Corinthians 4:7 Introduction Ever felt like a grasshopper? Unimportant, inferior, low-down? Israel felt that way when Moses’ spies reported back from their excursion into the Promised Land. They said, "And there we saw the giants, . . . ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 18:1-6, 2 Corinthians 4:7

Denomination: Pentecostal

Clay Pots

Contributed by Lance Lewis on Jan 12, 2011

Encouraging people to give what they have to God

Intro: A. Did you know that the Milky Way Galaxy has about 100 billion stars, and that scientists estimate that there are over 100 Billion Galaxies in the Universe. That means that there are over 10 billion trillion stars. A one followed by 22 zeros. And that the Bible says that God knows each ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 3:8-15

Denomination: Baptist

Iron Or Clay

Contributed by Daniel Olukoya on Jan 19, 2010

Some people lose their miracles after they have prayed and the Lord has laid hands on them because they do not know that they would be challenged and then problem comes.

IRON OR CLAY Dr. D. K. Olukoya The topic of our message this week is entitled, “Iron or Clay.” Luke 4:1- 7: “And Jesus being full of the Holy Ghost returned from Jordan, and was led by the Spirit into the wilderness. Being forty days tempted of the devil. And in those days he ...read more

Scripture: Luke 4:1-7, 2 Timothy 2:20

Denomination: Pentecostal

Iron Or Clay

Contributed by Daniel Olukoya on May 16, 2011

Immediately after the defeat of the Egyptians at the Red Sea, came the bitter water of Marah. After a mountain-top experience, prepare for a valley attack. And the higher and glorious the mountain-top experience is, the deeper the valley. The more the po

The topic of our message this week is entitled, “Iron or Clay.” Luke 4:1- 7 says, “And Jesus being full of the Holy Ghost returned from Jordan, and was led by the Spirit into the wilderness. Being forty days tempted of the devil. And in those days he did eat nothing and when they ...read more

Scripture: Luke 4:1-7

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Potter And The Clay

Contributed by Michael Brown on Jul 20, 2025

This message was written to preach at the Assisted Living home where I go to give the gospel message at least once a month

The Potter and the Clay “But now, O Lord, you are our Father we are the clay, and you are our potter we are all the work of your hand.” Isaiah 64:8 What is that verse saying? Jesus taught us to pray: "Our Father, who art in Heaven..." (Matthew 6:9) The Lord, God Almighty, is our ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 64:8, John 1:12, John 3:16

Denomination: Baptist

The Potter And The Clay PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 27, 2023

This sermon explores how God, like a potter, lovingly shapes us through our trials, transforming us into His masterpieces.

Good morning, dear friends. We gather here today, in the presence of the Lord, to share in His word. Opening Scripture Reading – We turn our hearts to the book of Jeremiah, chapter 18, verses 1 to 11. It reads: “The word which came to Jeremiah from the Lord, saying, Arise, and go down to the ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 18:1-11

Topics: Becoming, Christ, Purpose

His Broken Jars

Contributed by Rick Burdette on Apr 25, 2023

Rick and Kari Burdette's story

His Broken Jars 2 Corinthians 4:1-7 (Kari) Introduction: Our entire married life has been one of ministry, for the last 42 years Rick and I have had the privilege to share our lives with others who have been through things in this life that have broken them, and in our lives, we’ve been broken as ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 4:1-7

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ