Sermons on Clean Vessel:

An Overflowing Vessel

Contributed by Bala Samson on Jun 9, 2019

The world today needs this power to make a lasting impact on people, not pick up mutton on the way from church but power that keeps your mind stick like glue to God.

Overflowing vessel Deuteronomy 34:9”Now Joshua the son of Nun was filled with the spirit of wisdom, for Moses had laid his hands on him; and the sons of Israel listened to him and did as the LORD had commanded Moses.” Boy, this scripture kind of made me go bonkers! You know what, you don’t have ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 34:9-10, John 10:10

Denomination: Pentecostal

Filthy Vessel

Contributed by Kayode Omotoso on May 18, 2016

The vessel of the Lord must separate from evil to be functional and effective.

In the early part of the book of first Samuel, we read of the various leadership gaffes of the children of Eli - how they plundered the offerings of God, laid with the women at the tabernacle of the congregation and caused the people to transgress the laws of God. Despite the reproof and warning of ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 2:19-22

Denomination: Pentecostal

Weaker Vessel

Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Apr 25, 2024

When we find ourselves in a position where we disagree with other Christians, it’s good to remember that God has given us room to disagree but not condemn and help for how to handle our differing opinions.

Opening illustration: When students from Southeast Asia met a teacher from North America, the visiting instructor learned a lesson. After giving his class their first multiple-choice test, he was surprised to find many questions left unanswered. While handing back the corrected papers, he suggested ...read more

Scripture: Romans 14:1-12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Broken Vessels

Contributed by Samuel M on Jan 25, 2025

Time is coming and is at hand where God is about to break lot of unbroken vessels and use them in his ministry again. It’s a season of transition from unbrokenness to brokenness. We are becoming broken vessels for master’s use.

God breaks a person until there is nothing left to break. Everything is broken. There is nothing to resist or hide, and everything is broken. All self-ambitions and dreams, everything is broken. He breaks even the broken pieces again until everything is powder or ashes. When everything is broken ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 3:1-3

Weaker Vessel

Contributed by Charles Payne on Jun 12, 2025

The husband must honor his wife as a fine, cherished, possibly more fragile vessel—like porcelain vs. iron—not because she is worth less, but because she is worth handling with more care.

WEAKER VESSEL: PROLOGUE – Blurred Lines, Broken Honor THE STRENGTH TO STEP BACK In 2022, University of Pennsylvania swimmer Lia Thomas, a biological male who identifies as female, won an NCAA women’s championship. The runner-up, Riley Gaines, a biological female and All-American athlete, publicly ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 3:7, Proverbs 14:1, Proverbs 31:26, Genesis 2:18

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Clean Hands Or Clean Heart? Series

Contributed by Joel Preston on Jun 10, 2012

In this passage, Jesus is dealing with very religious people who allowed their traditions replace the authority of God’s Word. Jesus is not impressed with religious ritual or tradition, rather He is concerned with the condition of our hearts.

The Gospel of Mark #18 – “Clean Hands or Clean Heart?” Mark 7:1-23 Intro – 1. ILL – A man was watching the news one night when it was reported that a car was going the wrong direction on the freeway. The man knew his wife was on that freeway and became very concerned ...read more

Scripture: Mark 7:1-23

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Clean Hands – Clean Heart

Contributed by Rick Boyne on Jun 12, 2012

We must have clean hands and pure hearts to come before God.

Clean Hands – Clean Heart June 28, 2009 Evening Service Immanuel Baptist Church, Wagoner, OK Rick Boyne Message Point: We must have clean hands and pure hearts to come before God. Focus Passage: Psalm 24:1-6 Supplemental Passage: Jas 4:8b “Cleanse your hands, you sinners; and purify your hearts, ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 24:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

Clean Hearts And Clean Hands Series

Contributed by Lanny Smith on Feb 15, 2022

Blessed are the pure in heart: God blesses us when our heads, hearts and hands are clean. Then we can experience the world as He does.

Flint Michigan water crisis City in decline. In 2014, switched it’s drinking water supply from Detroit to the Flint River. The river had served as a dumping place for factories, meatpacking plants and paper mills. Raw sewage was dumped there along with toxic runoff from farms and landfills. In ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:8, Ecclesiastes 7:29, Jeremiah 17:9, Titus 2:14, 2 Timothy 2:21-22  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Clean House Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Jun 24, 2015

If we want to see our nation turn back to God, we must clean up God's house, the White House, and our own house.

A company held an inter-office softball game every year between the marketing and support staff. One year, the support staff whipped the marketing department soundly, but the marketing department demonstrated how they earn their keep by posting this memo on the bulletin board after the ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 13:1-31

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Spring Cleaning

Contributed by Alan Perkins on Jun 24, 2003

Over time, our lives tend to fill up with the clutter and debris of sin. How to prevent that from happening, and how to conduct "spring cleaning" when it does.

All physical systems, over time, accumulate debris. It’s an unfortunate fact of life. They get cluttered, and clogged, and congested, and that hinders the operation of the system. Let me give you some random examples. As we age, plaque tends to build up in our veins and arteries, which gradually ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 4:23

Denomination: Baptist

House Cleaning Series

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Aug 26, 2010

A study of chapter 13 verses 1 through 9

Zechariah 13: 1 – 9 House Cleaning 1 “In that day a fountain shall be opened for the house of David and for the inhabitants of Jerusalem, for sin and for uncleanness.2 “It shall be in that day,” says the LORD of hosts, “that I will cut off the names of the idols from ...read more

Scripture: Zechariah 13:1-9

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

A Good Cleaning

Contributed by Carl Willis on Apr 14, 2001

Sometimes we do not clean out the garbage of our lives as thoroughly as we should. God gives us instructions for thorough cleaning.

A Good Cleaning Psalm 32:1-5 I. The problem of sin A. It destroys - Rom. 6:23 B. It creates inner turmoil and anxiety vs. 3 C. It hampers your walk with God, creating distance and seperation D. It destroys your credibility as a servant of God II. A thorough cleaning A. Recognize the ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 32:1-5

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Coming Clean

Contributed by Jeff Seaman on Apr 25, 2001

COMING CLEAN OF GUILT

COMING CLEAN JEFF SEAMAN We’ve been in a series that I’ve been calling The Road to Recovery and we’ve been looking at how do you handle your hurts, habits, and the hangups that are messing up your life. We said that we’re taking the word "Recovery". Each week looking at a different letter to ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 32:1, Psalm 32:1-5

Denomination: Pentecostal

A Clean Mirror Series

Contributed by Doug Johnston on Jun 7, 2001

If we are to imitate Christ as Paul asks us to in 5:1, we must keep our lives clean by allowing nothing to dirty the mirror that is our life so we may reflect Christ clearly.

Paul tells these people to follow (5:1), or mimic, God as they demonstrate a worthy walk (4:1) that should be part of every Christian’s lifestyle. We must mirror God’s ideals in daily living. Controlling My Wants (2-3) Is my attitude one of giving, or taking (2) ? Is what consumes me open or ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

Washed Clean

Contributed by Simon Rundell on Jul 11, 2001

Children’s Assemby / Sermon using a really clever piece of magic/basic science to illustrate the dirtiness of sin and the washing clean of Christ

Washed Clean based on an idea by Daniel Henderson Tools: 2 Clear Glass Bowls 1 small bottle of Iodine 1 bottle of Film Fixer 1 Purificator or Handkerchief Preparation: Fill the two bowls with approximately 1 litre of water, in one bowl have approximately 150-200mls of fixer in the bottom [adding ...read more

Scripture: John 3:16

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican