Sermons on Clay Vessels:

The Champion's Anthem

Contributed by Joe Dan Vendelin on Jun 19, 2024

Paul describes what I am calling the "Champion's Anthem" in 2 Corinthians 4:7-10. It's a description of what it means to press into the pain so that God's grace would reign.

The Champion’s Anthem is what I call Apostle Paul’s description of hard times described in 2 Corinthians 4:7-10. Here is my rendition of that– “I am squeezed but not squished, still having hope–even at the end of my rope. I am still in the race, even if I am being chased, and I may be knocked ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 10:13, Isaiah 55:11, Ecclesiastes 9:4, Habakkuk 3:19, 2 Corinthians 4:7, 1 Peter 4:12, 2 Corinthians 3:18  (view more)  (view less)

You Can’t Take It With You

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Jan 13, 2019

A study in the book of 2 Chronicles 9: 1 – 31

2 Chronicles 9: 1 – 31 You can’t take it with you 9 Now when the queen of Sheba heard of the fame of Solomon, she came to Jerusalem to test Solomon with hard questions, having a very great retinue, camels that bore spices, gold in abundance, and precious stones; and when she came to Solomon, she ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 9:1

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

The Fruit Of The Spirit Series

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Mar 15, 2009

In Galatians 5:22–23 Paul lists nine representative characteristics of the godly fruit produced by the Holy Spirit in a believer’s life.

What qualifies someone for a task? There is a story of the testing of a candidate for missions work: One snowy morning at 5:00 a.m., a missionary candidate rang the bell at a missionary examiner’s home. Ushered into the office, he sat three hours past his appointment time waiting for his interview. ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:22-23

Denomination: Other

Fourth Down:teachability Series

Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Feb 25, 2008

Fourth down is your last chance to clean up the messes you may have made in your marriage.

4 Play: Four Keys to a Winning Marriage Series Fourth Down: Teachability Feb. 21, 2008 FBC, Chester Mike Fogerson, Pastor Introduction A 30-Day Sex Challenge at Relevant Church in Ybor City, Fl. 1 Make time! "Sometimes life gets in the way, our jobs get ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 3:7

Denomination: Baptist

Harmony In The Home

Contributed by Christopher Benfield on Jan 15, 2020

Continuing with his call for submission to the Lord, Peter challenged believers to submit to God's given design for the home. Their submission to honor one another would provide honor unto the Lord.

Harmony in the Home 1 Peter 3: 1-7 Our text today deals with the relationships within the home. On the surface it may appear that Peter has taken a different perspective, but the overall theme he sought to convey in the latter part of chapter two continues. He dealt much with our submission to ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 3:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

It's Pentecost PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Jan 21, 2024

Explores the transformative power of the Holy Spirit, its manifestation in speaking in tongues, and its role in connecting us to God.

Good morning, my dear friends, my family in Christ. We are gathered here today, not by chance, but by divine appointment. Isn't it wonderful how the Lord orchestrates our steps, guiding us to this shared moment of fellowship and spiritual nourishment? Today, we find ourselves standing at the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-4

Topics: Baptism, Holy Spirit

Are You Discouraged Series

Contributed by Ben Thomas on Nov 4, 2008

Steps to overcome discouragement

Are you Discouraged? 2 Corinthians 4:1 (AMP) 1 THEREFORE, SINCE we do hold and engage in this ministry by the mercy of God [granting us favor, benefits, opportunities, and especially salvation], we do not get discouraged (spiritless and despondent with fear) or become faint with weariness and ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 4:1

Denomination: Church Of God

A Real Old Time Conversion

Contributed by Dr.w.samuel Legon on Jan 4, 2019

Remember when we got real Salvation.

A REAL OLD TIME CONVERSION I remember the days when people were being saved an serving the Lord? Do you ? The world today does not know what it is like. Psalms 13: 3 Consider and hear me, O LORD my God: lighten mine eyes, lest I sleep the sleep of death; 4 Lest mine enemy say, ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 13:5-6

Denomination: Baptist

Strengthen The Weak

Contributed by Nnaemeka Durueke on Jun 22, 2016

WE NEED ONE ANOTHER SO WE ARE TO LIFT OUR NEIGHBOUR IN THIS JOURNEY

STRENGTHEN THE WEAK MAIN TEXT: LUKE 22:32 “But I have prayed for thee that thy faith fail not: and when thou art converted, strengthen thy brethren”. There are times when situations and challenges of life will set in and weaken one’s faith and belief. The devil may desire to have ...read more

Scripture: Luke 22:32

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Lordship Of Jesus

Contributed by Trevor Chuma on Mar 13, 2019

The LORD is my rock, my fortress and my deliverer; my God is my rock, in whom I take refuge, my shield and the horn of my salvation, my stronghold. Psalm 18:2

If your life is not founded on Jesus Christ, it doesn’t matter how many times you win, you will lose at the end. The man whose foundation is built on Jesus Christ will win at the end. Never let your life be founded on your job, business, children, husband, wife, money or any material thing, because ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 9:11, Matthew 7:24-27

Denomination: Charismatic

Cleanse The Temple

Contributed by James Lowe on Aug 3, 2023

Cleanse the temple

Cleansing The Temple 2 Chronicles 28: 1-5 2Ch 28:1 ¶ Ahaz was twenty years old when he began to reign, and he reigned sixteen years in Jerusalem: but he did not that which was right in the sight of the LORD, like David his father: 2 For he walked in the ways of the kings of Israel, and made ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 28:1

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Lessons From Noah

Contributed by Wayne Burnett on Feb 28, 2001

Noah set an example that the church needs to follow today

LESSON’S FROM NOAH GEN 6:1-14a I. NOAH A. Many people write the flood and Noah’s ark off as a fairy tale B. His life was one of faith, righteousness and endurance that still has a legacy today C. Noah is one of the greatest men in the Bible D. Noah’s life is a measuring stick we can look back ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 6:1-14, Genesis 6:1-6, Luke 17:26-27, Genesis 5:28-29, Jude 1:17-18, Hebrews 11:7, 1 Corinthians 3:9  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Church Of God

Changed By The Fire

Contributed by Pastor/Author: Terry Sisney on Aug 22, 2005

The greatest need of this hour for the church is a fresh fire. We need more than a touch we need transformation.

Changed by the Fire Pro 30:15-16 Four things that say not it is enough ( The fire). Fire is never satisfied, it will burn as long as there is fuel. (Heb 12:29 KJV) For our God is a consuming fire. This means God is never finished, he never reaches a point where he says you’re holy ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:29

Denomination: Pentecostal

God Is Calling Yet

Contributed by Daniel Austin on Oct 7, 2009

Every Christian is called by God. If we would “walk worthily” of our calling then we must be faithful and true to what God has saved us for, and called us to be.

God is Calling Yet 08/14/05 AM Reading: Ephesians 4:1-6 INTRODUCTION In Ephesians 4:1 Paul talks about the Christian’s “vocation,” or “calling.” The Bible mentions several different callings that God gives us as believers: 1. There is THE CALL TO SALVATION. 2. THE CALL TO SANCTIFICATION, And 3. THE ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:1-6

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Bound In The Spirit

Contributed by Kenneth Tankersley on Oct 28, 2006

GETTING THE JOB DONE THROUGH THE LEADERSHIP OF THE HOLY SPIRIT

BOUND IN THE SPIRIT TEXT: ACTS 20: VS. 17--24 TEXT: PAUL SAID I GO BOUND IN THE SPIRIT. HE WAS BOUND BY THE HOLY SPIRIT TO FINISH THE WORK THAT GOD HAD GIVEN HIM TO DO, REGARDLESS OF WHAT IT COST HIM.*** PAUL WAS A “DO-ER “ OF THE WORD AND NOT JUST A HEARER.** HIS JOB, JUST AS OURS IS WAS TO ...read more

Scripture: Acts 20:17-24

Denomination: Baptist