Sermons on Clay Vessels:

Hagar’s Dilemma

Contributed by Henry Lee Clay on Jul 9, 2006

Most of us have experienced some type of dilemma and we’ve all dealt with dilemmas or circumstance or our own making. But the God of Glory is more than able to hear, help and to bring us out.

Gen. 21:1-3, 8-10,14-20 Hagar’s Dilemma H Lee Clay The word “dilemma” is defined by the American Heritage Dictionary as meaning, “A situation that requires a choice between options that are or seem equally unfavorable;and a problem that seems to defy a satisfactory solution” All of us at some ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 21:1-20

Denomination: Baptist

The Lord Will Be Strong For You

Contributed by Henry Lee Clay on Jul 9, 2006

You will never get too far in this life walking around in this tabernacle of flesh without being tempted we still need the Great Intercessor acting on our behalf.

Luke 22:31,32 The Lord Will be Strong For You H Lee Clay I remember as a youth in the Church that when and if a person claiming faith was struggling with some area of temptation in his or her life and sought the encouraging counsel of an elder in the church that he or she would be told that, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 22:31-32

Denomination: Baptist

I’m Qualified Series

Contributed by Henry Lee Clay on Nov 29, 2007

Regardless of what you have been through and in spite of how many times that you may have failed in your past, God can qualify you through the Lord Jesus Christ and use for His own glory.

Luke 22:31-34 & Acts 2:14 A I’m Qualified One of the great quotes of the Bible is found in the Book of Isaiah where the God of Glory reveals through the prophet to us, “For my thoughts are not your thoughts, neither are your ways my ways saith the LORD.”(Isaiah 55:8) The whole point and ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:14

Denomination: Baptist

A Maniac, A Miracle And A Mission

Contributed by Henry Lee Clay on Apr 22, 2005

This sermon addresses what God can do with a broken life when that person comes to faith in Jesus Christ.

Mark 5:1-6, 17-20 A MANIAC, A MIRACLE AND A MISSION H Lee Clay The wealthiest spot on this planet is not the oil fields of Kuwait, Nigeria, Iraq or Saudi Arabia. Neither is it the gold and diamond mines of South Africa, the uranium mines of the Soviet Union or the silver mines of Africa. Though it ...read more

Scripture: Mark 5:1-20

Denomination: Baptist

You Never Know Who Your Friends Really Are Series

Contributed by Henry Lee Clay on Apr 22, 2005

People will often make claims that are not true to impress you and oftentimes they will betray what their mouths have declared by the things that they do.

Matt. 21:1-11 & Matt. 27:15-18, 20-23 “You Never Know Who Your Friends Really Are” H Lee Clay In our text Jesus goes to “Bethphage” (The house of the unripe fig). It was a village on the Mount of Olives on the road from Jerusalem. He comes to a place that is full of un-ripened people. He seeks to ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Toxic Relationships Series

Contributed by Henry Lee Clay on Apr 22, 2005

If there is anything that can hurt or harm us it is toxins that can get inside of you or on you and destroy your health and ultimately your life because "toxins" or poison and in like manner, toxic relationships can poison your life.

2 Cor. 6:14-18A Toxic Relationships H Lee Clay The term "toxic" is defined by the American Heritage Dictionary as meaning, "Of, relating to, or caused by a toxin or other poison". The American Heritage Dictionary goes on to define the word "relationship" as, "The condition or fact of being ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 6:14-18

Denomination: Baptist

The Coffin And The Christmas Tree

Contributed by David N. Clay on Dec 9, 2011

A Christmas sermon describing how Christ can be born into the most difficult of circumstances.

The Coffin and the Christmas Tree Four years ago my Father-in-Law, Dr. W. C. Dobbs, pastor and professor, passed away. Because his death happened right before Christmas it was the first time that I had ever missed any events of my church’s Christmas season. I missed the Children’s ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

O Lord It's Hard To Be Humble

Contributed by David N. Clay on Feb 21, 2012

Philippians 2:5-11 tells us how to be humble. How to have a selfless mind, a sacrificial mind, and a serving mind.

Humility Years ago there was this funny song about humility. The chorus went something like this… Oh Lord it's hard to be humble when you're perfect in every way. I can't wait to look in the mirror cause I get better looking each day. To know me is to love me I must be a heck of a man. Oh ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:5-11

Denomination: Baptist

The Beseeching Of Grace (Romans 12:1)

Contributed by C. Clay Carlisle on Sep 13, 2011

Grace does not command obedience to a new law but beseeches us by the mercies of God to present our lives to God as living sacrifices by faith.

Passage: Romans 12:1—I beseech you therefore, brethren, by the mercies of God, that you present your bodies a living sacrifice, holy, acceptable to God, which is your reasonable service. (NKJV) Outline: Grace Beseeches Us Rather Than Commanding Us. Grace Beseeches Us By The Mercies Of God. ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:1

Denomination: Baptist

You Are God's Masterpiece, His Signature Work

Contributed by Nate Herbst on Jan 11, 2009

Just like a Picasso is easily recognized as a Picasso because of the characteristics of the artist in his work so we too, as we allow Him to develop us as He desires will bear the noticeable characteristics of God Himself to all who see us.

God’s Signature Work Eph. 2:10 - “For we are God’s masterpiece. He has created us anew in Christ Jesus, so that we can do the good things he planned for us long ago.” The Author: Heb.12:2 - “Let us fix our eyes on Jesus, the author and perfecter of our faith...” Some turns in the story are ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Understanding Why We Pray Series

Contributed by Antonio Manaytay on Jul 3, 2024

Prayer is more than a religious duty; it is the heartbeat of our relationship with God. Understanding why we pray can transform our prayer lives, making them more vibrant and meaningful.

Good morning, beloved brothers and sisters in Christ. Today, I want to delve into an essential aspect of our Christian walk: prayer. Prayer is more than a religious duty; it is the heartbeat of our relationship with God. Understanding why we pray can transform our prayer lives, making them more ...read more

Scripture: James 5:16

Denomination: Pentecostal

Seeing The Treasure In Others

Contributed by Timothy Schultz on Oct 27, 2003

Perhaps our greatest ministry is to unlock the treasure in others. Preached before a seminary audience.

If an intruder broke into my house, there are actually a few furniture items that I might help him carry out to his truck, like the bed and dresser in the guest room. I might suggest that he take not one, but two of the hand-me-down chairs I have accumulated. But if he glanced across the room and ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 4:7-12

Denomination: Mennonite

Listen Up! Series

Contributed by Curry Pikkaart on Feb 16, 2010

Listening to God requires absolute, coourageous obedience to Christ.

“Renewable Energy: Listen Up!” Luke 9:28-36 There are many ways to say “Listen!” For example: “Shh! Listen!” - a whispered command so as not to disturb someone. Or “LISTEN TO ME!” - a loud command to get attention in as noisy place. Or “OK. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:28-36

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

"i Can See Clearly Now"

Contributed by Howard Gunter on Mar 18, 2020

The miracle of healing physical blindness and understanding spiritual blindness

Message/Devotion March 22, 2020 John 9:1-41 I Can See Clearly Now The Reading A Man Born Blind Receives Sight 9 Now as Jesus passed by, He saw a man who was blind from birth. 2 And His disciples asked Him, saying, “Rabbi, who sinned, this man or his parents, that he was born blind?” 3 Jesus ...read more

Scripture: John 9:1-41

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Dark Side Of Bible Prophecy

Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Aug 20, 2013

Over the last few years we have learned about loud trumpets, glowing lights over the Temple Mount, glowing figures), pale riders in Egypt, “the nephilim” which some consider weird, bizarre. That said, we really can’t afford to ignore biblical prophecy.

The Dark Side of Bible Prophecy: Why We Must Discuss the Strange & Supernatural (From an article by Gary Stearman found in April 2013 Prophecy in the News) Introduction: A Over the last few years we have learned about loud trumpets, glowing lights over the Temple Mount, glowing figures (12th ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 6:1-5

Denomination: Baptist