Sermons on cracked pots: showing 301-315 of 8,699

Leos Passion

Contributed by Gerald Roberts on Mar 7, 2017

Sermon for a elderly man 84 years old god Christian man.

There was a male nurse the day Leo came out of surgery, Leo he was not very alert at all, until the young good looking male nurse hugged Louise and Leo crossed those arms as if to say she’s mine and you better not hug her I love her! And this may mean pain to your physical body. I laughed so ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 23:1-6

Denomination: Methodist

Called To Be Loved Series

Contributed by Stephen Sheane on Apr 10, 2018

Being part of God's family means that we have acceptance, access, assurance and assistance

CALLED TO BE LOVED There was an emperor in the Far East who was growing old and knew that he would soon have to choose his successor. Now normally when an emperor needed to chose a successor he would make his selection from one his own children, but he had none. Ordering all the eldest children ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:4-5

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Bloom Where You're Planted

Contributed by David Simpson on Feb 21, 2018

A Mother's Day sermon, or anytime, that encourages any follower of Christ to bloom right where they are, regardless of the circumstance.

Sermon Lanier Christian Church May 8, 2016 Bloom Where You’re Planted Isaiah 35 Real Mothers Real Mothers don't eat quiche; they don't have time to make it. Real Mothers know that their kitchen utensils are probably in the sandbox. Real Mothers often have sticky floors, filthy ovens ...read more

Denomination: Christian Church

Breaking The Silence (Advent 2 2023)

Contributed by John Williams Iii on Dec 8, 2023

All four of the Gospels, Matthew, Mark, Luke and John speak of the ministry of the John the Baptizer who is the messenger who prepares the way for Jesus. A second reason that John’s arrival is such a big deal is because there had not been any prophets for 400 years.

BREAKING THE SILENCE Text: Mark 1:1 - 8 Mark 1:1-11 The beginning of the good news of Jesus Christ, the Son of God. (2) As it is written in the prophet Isaiah, "See, I am sending my messenger ahead of you, who will prepare your way; (3) the voice of one crying out in the wilderness: ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:1-8

Denomination: United Methodist

When No One Is Looking

Contributed by Perry Greene on Nov 25, 2014

Joseph made the right choice with Potiphar's wife -- even though he might have gotten away with it, at least temporarily. He expressed a godly character in the midst of confusion and chaos.

1. Opportunity Revelations In July of 2014, a bank teller pled guilty to embezzling nearly two million dollars from the State Bank of Lincoln where she worked as a head teller. She pulled off her crime by having access to the bank's vault and by changing audit numbers. Because she had worked at the ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 39:1-6

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Our Love Must Be Sincere Series

Contributed by Kyle Meador on May 11, 2001

The new church is one where our community discovers a love that is expressed and experienced as sincere.

Being God’s church in the new millennium means… Our Love Must Be Sincere (Lesson 6 of our New Millennium, New Church series) What kids say about marriage How do you decide who to marry? - “You got to find somebody who likes the same stuff. Like if you like sports, she should like it that you ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:9

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

I'm Clay But Hey That Is Ok

Contributed by Joel Pankow on Nov 1, 2002

how God REFORMED the church of Jeremiahs and Luthers time and how we can be reformed as well

November 2, 2002 Jeremiah 18:1-11 This is the word that came to Jeremiah from the LORD: “Go down to the potter’s house, and there I will give you my message.” So I went down to the potter’s house, and I saw him working at the wheel. But the pot he was shaping from the clay was marred in his ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 18:1-11

Denomination: Lutheran

Ladle Of Love - When Did The Water Turn To Wine?

Contributed by Brian Buriff on Jun 12, 2006

Cana (Marriage) miracles sometimes don’t happen in the barrel, but in the ladle – as love is served up and put into action

I. REMEMBER YOUR WEDDING DAY? I remember ours – seemed perfect! A. Cana Wedding – Not Perfect, Had Problems 1. They ran out of stuff 2. Important to note that Jesus was present before trouble started, not after 3. Just because it’s Christian home, doesn’t mean wine can’t run out B. This ...read more

Scripture: John 2:1-10

Denomination: Church Of God

Seven Times The Righteous Rise Up Again!

Contributed by John Gaston on Jul 20, 2022

God's people are not promised immunity from trials and troubles. In fact, the Bible hints we may fall many times. Our victory is not that we never fall, but that God gives us grace and power to get up each time, so that in the end we triumph!

SEVEN TIMES THE RIGHTEOUS RISE UP AGAIN! Prov. 24:16 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR 1. Some people fall at the worst times. Like the high school graduate who fell down the platform stairs just after receiving his diploma (in front of 4,000 people). 2. A waiter in a restaurant told of slipping on a wet ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 24:16

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Undeniable Mark Of A Champion

Contributed by Ron Theis on Jul 9, 2010

What separates mediocre performance from championship performance? Where do we get our endurance? The secret is in the Power Source!!!

The Undeniable Mark of a Champion 2 Corinthians 4:1-18 1Therefore, since we have this ministry, as we have received mercy, we do not lose heart. 2But we have renounced the hidden things of shame, not walking in craftiness nor handling the word of God deceitfully, but by manifestation of the truth ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 4:1-18

Denomination: Baptist

The Honored Vessel

Contributed by James May on Jun 27, 2007

It’s not the vessel of beauty and art that is honored in God’s house. It’s that vessel that bears the scars of battle and of service that God honors most.

The Honored Vessel Wednesday, June 27, 2007 Pastor Jim May I want to be an honored vessel in God’s House. It’s a privilege and an honor to be used by God in any fashion. I thank him for allowing me that chance. But before I can become a vessel at all there has to be a change in me. Before ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 40:2, Psalm 40:1

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Flares Are Going Off...will You Still Crash

Contributed by Joshua Bowers on Oct 15, 2004

As we go through life we can avoid a lot of pain if we will just be a little quieter and listen to the warnings God gives us

Flares are going off. Will you still crash? I don’t know if you have noticed or not but we live in a society who ignores warning. Men, how many of you have ignored that little sticker on your step ladder and stood above that crucial step like you weren’t supposed to? Ladies, how many of you ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 10:12

Denomination: Church Of God

Ree Things Joseph Did Not Do When Everything Was Going Wrong

Contributed by Dennis Selfridge on May 15, 2011

Three things that we need not do when things seem wrong

Three things JOSEPH DID not do When Everything was going wrong Genesis 37:18-28 When life is good we smile and enjoy the good times. We respond to others that life is great. Our true character shows up when we are going through times of testing. Why is it when we do face hard times we have ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 37:12-36

Denomination: Wesleyan

"but Lord, He Stinketh"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Sep 8, 2020

We are all Lazarus, are we not?

“But Lord, He Stinketh!” John 11:1-6, 17-19, 32-44 While I don’t use the King James Version of the Bible very often, I do use it sometimes. And I love the way it describes the raising of Lazarus. Jesus, after weeping and being emotionally moved, commands those around Him to open Lazarus’ ...read more

Scripture: John 11:1-44

Denomination: United Methodist

The Gift Of Music

Contributed by Rich Anderson on Feb 13, 2011

We are to make a joyful noise unto the Lord. When we worship we should sing praises to God, glorifying Him and honoring His Name. Music is a channel of divine blessing, comfort and strength. Even in the depths of suffering, we can turn our hearts and v

We are a church that loves to sing. I know there are those of you who have trouble participating when we sing, because you feel your voice isn’t worthy. I once read of a man who approached his Pastor and said; “you haven’t heard how poorly I sing. I know the Bible says ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:16

Denomination: Christian Church