Sermons on cracked pots: showing 556-570 of 8,699

Why Do I Need More Love?

Contributed by Glenn Durham on Apr 8, 2010

God delights those who love his glory.

Scripture Introduction Psalm 105.3: “Let the hearts of those who seek the Lord rejoice!” My hope is that you all be completely happy because you are fully satisfied with all that God is for you in Jesus Christ. To get there you must abound in love, for love is the fulfilling of the law, and the ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:9-11

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Sin Unseen

Contributed by J. Yeargin on Aug 20, 2003

Saul had been given specific instructions, from the Lord, in leading the children of Israel by the Prophet Samuel. But Saul willfully disobeyed the command of God and did what he wanted to do.

SIN UNSEEN I want to thank the Lord for all of the hard work that has been done this past week. You may look around and see where the walls are unfinished. A little bit of paint here and a little there. Some have wondered - Why is it not finished? There is a very good reason. It was necessary ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 15:17-23, 1 John 1:8-10

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Ringing Liberty’s Bell

Contributed by Jason Bonnicksen on Jul 6, 2011

A Fourth of July Message calling upon our congregation's to proclaim freedom for the captives.

INTRO One of the most, iconic symbols of our national heritage —the Liberty Bell —hangs magnificently in the city of brotherly love. You know, the Liberty Bell is a national treasure that cannot be valued based upon its alloy and weight. Instead, the value of the Liberty Bell resides ...read more

Scripture: Leviticus 25:8-10

Denomination: Lutheran

Rahab: God Makes Heroes Out Of Zeroes Series

Contributed by Daniel Habben on Dec 12, 2006

Rahab’s life illustrates how faith does not sit on the heart like a trohpy on a mantle collecting dust. God-created faith is active. (Sermon theme by Mark Anderson)

By now you may have decorated your Christmas tree. If so, did you hang any cracked and broken ornaments on the tree? Of course not! You only put on the tree ornaments that are beautiful and “worthy” to be displayed for all your Christmas guests to see. During this Advent season we’re taking a look ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 2:1-21

Denomination: Lutheran

Put Right With God

Contributed by Rick Pendleton on Oct 15, 2012

Romans 1-3 show that we are all guilty of sin and without excuse. Chapter 3 shows ho we can be "Put right" ((Good News Bible)) with God

Put Right With God Romans 3:9-31 In 19990, in Washington, D.C., Padrica Caine Hill, a former bank teller, was a mother and wife. One day she gets up, dresses her three children and makes breakfast for them. Then she smokes some crack cocaine and lets the kids watch cartoons. A little while later ...read more

Scripture: Romans 3:9-31

Denomination: Baptist

A Sense Of Belonging Series

Contributed by Bryan Fink on Feb 18, 2012

To lay out the vision and strategies for becoming a church where everyone belongs to a small group that loves them and will help them grow in their love for God and others.

I was watching a show the other night with my kids called the Suite Life of Zack and Cody. Part of the episode was a re-enactment of The Wizard of Oz story line. Dorothy’s house had landed on the wicked Witch of the West and Dorothy had started on her journey to Oz along the yellow brick ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:42-47

Denomination: Methodist

Repairing The Wickets

Contributed by Ruthie Velazquez-Paredes on Oct 31, 2021

What is a wicket? Opening or entrance made in a wall.

Isaiah 58:12 Your people will rebuild the ancient ruins and will raise up the age-old foundations; you will be called Repairer of Broken Walls (wickets), Restorer of Streets with Dwellings. Introduction: Two of the best-known companies in this city have a slogan that catches my attention: 1) ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 58:12

Denomination: Church Of God

Called To Be Disciples Series

Contributed by Christian Cheong on Apr 10, 2005

Jesus called the Twelve so that (1) they might be with Him, (2) they are to be send out to preach, and (3) to have authority to drive out demons. We are to do the same today.

You and I can make a significant contribution to this world today • If not, Jesus would not have called us to be His disciples or given us the great commission 12 men took on the challenge - to follow Christ and serve Him - and they transformed the world • It is not about you, but what God can do ...read more

Scripture: Mark 3:13-19

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Pruning And Pinching Series

Contributed by Rick Pendleton on Oct 27, 2004

HOw the secrets that grow a Bonsai tree will kill a church.

Pruning and Pinching (On Not Becoming a Bonsai Church- Part 2) Luke 19:11-26 Recap: What is the first secret to keeping a Bonsai tree small? Keep the pot small. This week I want to share with you two more secrets for keeping the Bonsai small. They are things that sound unhealthy for the tree ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:11-26

Denomination: Baptist

He Is The Potter, We Are The Clay Jeremiah 18:1-6

Contributed by William D. Brown on Nov 8, 2008

Some times He has to break our worldly vessels and make us over again

HE IS THE POTTER, WE ARE THE CLAY 7-5-08 Jeremiah 18:1-6 Today I want to talk just for a little while on the fact that God is the Potter and we are the clay, some times He has to break our worldly vessels and make us over again. And I’m glad ...read more

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

Denomination: Baptist

How To Grow In Christ!

Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Aug 22, 2020

Continuing to look at our call. How do we grow in Christ, even in adversity.

Called - How to Grow August 23, 2020 Have you ever wanted to be like someone else? I remember as a kid growing up, I used to watch the Chicago Cubs all the time. I tried to emulate the way Fergie Jenkins pitched. I tried to swing like Billy Williams. I was Gale Sayers when I played football. ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:17-24, 1 Corinthians 10:12-13

Denomination: Baptist

When Two Wrongs Make A Right Series

Contributed by Stephen Todd on Nov 28, 2003

God takes the sinful schemes of the patriarchs and accomplishes His soverign plan despite them.

Genesis 26:34-27:40 August 31, 2003 Last week I was doing a little channel-surfing with the remote control. I came across a game show that I had never seen before. I think the name of it was "Friend or Foe?" From the few minutes I caught, the basic premise of the show is that two strangers work ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Blessed Are The Empty

Contributed by Pastor/Author: Terry Sisney on Mar 24, 2007

It may not make sense but with God less is more and nothing is everything

The prophet says: Go borrow empty vessels and borrow not a few How strange it seems to the natural mind that the answer to this woman’s dilemma did not begin with fullness, but with emptiness. The natural mind would immediately begin to look for an overflow an abundance, a great quantity or ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 4:1-7, 2 Kings 4:1-6

Denomination: Pentecostal

The More Amazing Thing Than God’s Victory At Armageddon Series

Contributed by Jim Butcher on Oct 18, 2019

A fascinating passage about the military victory of Israel at Armageddon as well as the even more amazing thing that happens because of that victory.

- Set up Armageddon. - Joel 3:9-16; Zechariah 12:1-9; Zechariah 14:2-3; Revelation 16:16-21. - The great Gentile attack on Israel is called the battle of Armageddon. WHO BRINGS THE MILITARY VICTORY? God is the One making this victory happen. - Zechariah 12:1, 2, 3, 9. a. v. 1 – Three ...read more

Scripture: Zechariah 12:1-14

Denomination: Baptist

More Than Enough!

Contributed by James Wilson on Nov 23, 2000

Jesus gives us more than enough.

More Than Enough! John 2:3-4 KJV "And when they wanted wine, the mother of Jesus saith unto him, They have no wine. [4] Jesus saith unto her, Woman, what have I to do with thee? mine hour is not yet come." The Gospel of John includes 7 of Jesus' 35 recorded miracles, less than any other Gospel, ...read more

Scripture: John 2:3-4

Denomination: Baptist