Sermons on Earthen Vessel:

The Cross This Good Friday

Contributed by Anthony Lacy on Feb 22, 2011

A short message on the meaning and value of the Cross for at Easter time.

Good Friday After this, Jesus knew that everything had been done. So that the Scripture would come true, he said, “I am thirsty.” 29 There was a jar full of vinegar there, so the soldiers soaked a sponge in it, put the sponge on a branch of a hyssop plant, and lifted it to ...read more

Scripture: John 19:28-30

Denomination: *other

Images Of Christ Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Mar 19, 2011

In the icon of the crucifixion we find the same spiritual orientations we discovered in the eastward direction of our prayer.

Monday of 2nd Week in Lent 2011 Spirit of the Liturgy Over and over again the OT repeats the theme: God is merciful; His people are faithless. Original sin has not corrupted our natures entirely, but it has weakened them so that we find it an uphill climb to do good and avoid evil. Without the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 6:36-38

Denomination: Catholic

Unbelieving Faith Series

Contributed by Gary Stebbins on Jul 27, 2007

A journey of faith through Mark chapter 5 and 6. We want to look at the story of Christ living in and through men, as a result of the faith in their hearts.

Introduction 2 wks ago-started- journey of faith through- Mk 5/6. Stories of- power of unbelief/faith in the human heart. 2Cor 4:6-7 In man we see- coming together of the natural/eternal. The hope is that the … eternal that is within us would break through the veil of our flesh and touch the ...read more

Scripture: Mark 6:1-30

Denomination: Charismatic

The Filling Of The Spirit Series

Contributed by Andrew Stringer on Jul 28, 2007

How to be filled with the Spirit of Christ!

THE GREATEST UNUSED POWER IN THE WORLD! The Doctrine of the Holy Ghost (4) Introduction: 1. We have discovered some interesting truths about the Holy Ghost of God so far: a. Falsehoods about the Holy Ghost b. Facts about the Holy Ghost c. Functions of the Holy Ghost d. Figures of the Holy ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:18-19

Denomination: Baptist

The Baptism And Infilling Of The Holy Ghost

Contributed by Paul Shafit on Jun 9, 2014

There is a difference between the baptism and the infilling of the Holy Spirit.

The Baptism and Infilling of the Holy Ghost (Acts 2:1-4) When one accepts Christ as Savior, the he is immediately baptized by the Holy Spirit. However, one does not have the fullness of the Spirit until he undergoes the infilling of the Holy Spirit. When one speaks in tongues, it is an overflow of ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-4

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Man Who Was Different

Contributed by Grant Adams on May 19, 2021

The world was exceedingly wicked, and every imagination of the heart was only evil continually, but Noah found grace in the eyes of the Lord. As a result of his difference, he was the man of God used to save the world.

Verses 5-7 give us as dark a picture of humanity as it is possible to paint. Verse 8 begins with a small conjunction…but it’s amazing how much meaning is conveyed in such a small conjunction. It means that Noah was not like those who were previously described. The world was exceedingly wicked, and ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 6:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

Sex And The Young Christian

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Jun 14, 2019

Sex is a bridge between husband and wife, and between generations. That means they must not be abused in the pursuit of the secondary meaning of giving pleasure.

Friday of 10th Week in Course Virtue: Chastity There’s an anecdote that is at least a half-century old, because I first heard it in high school (at this point you should state a disclaimer that this homily is not written for pre-teens). An organization announced a lecture by some out-of-town ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 4:11, Matthew 5:27-28

Denomination: Catholic

The Blood Of Sprinkling

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Jul 19, 2019

Abel's blood cried out for vengeance, but Jesus' blood goes on speaking gracious words of mercy.

THE BLOOD OF SPRINKLING. Hebrews 12:22-24. The first mention of the sprinkling of blood is found in the institution of the Passover (Exodus 12:7). The writer to the Hebrews explains the significance of this: it is ‘lest he that destroyed the firstborn might touch them’ (cf. Hebrews 11:28). ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:22-24

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

5 Things Your Wife Wants You To Know, But Won't Tell You.

Contributed by Eduardo Quintana on Mar 22, 2017

Most men just don't understand what makes a woman tick. With that in mind, Here are five things your wife would like you to know but for a variety of possible reasons, she won’t tell you.

1 Peter 3:7 Likewise, husbands, live with your wives in an understanding way, showing honor to the woman as the weaker vessel, since they are heirs with you of the grace of life, so that your prayers may not be hindered. Most men just don't understand what makes a woman tick. With that in mind, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 3:7

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Prepare To Meet Your God

Contributed by Steve Kinnard on Apr 25, 2017

get ready

Prepare to meet your God (Amos 4:12 ) Intro : Pearl Harbor A few minutes before 8 AM on Sunday, December 7, 1941, Japanese carrier-based airplanes struck Pearl Harbor. In a raid lasting less than two hours, they sank or seriously damaged eight battleships and 13 other naval vessels. Almost 200 ...read more

Scripture: Amos 4:12

Denomination: Pentecostal

"Achievements"

Contributed by Gerald Roberts on May 29, 2018

Today Paul talks to us about the accomplishments of Christ.

“Achievements” 2 Corinthians 4:5-12 I have not preached yet ANYWHERE Today we celebrate your achievements as you have graduated from High School College In today’s lesson we find Paul writing to the Corinthians sharing some achievements These achievements are not his own but someone else’s. 1. ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 4:5-12

Denomination: Methodist

Passing The Light

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Apr 6, 2018

Finding grace in adverse circumstances to pass the torch of the gospel on to others.

PASSING THE LIGHT. 2 Corinthians 4:5-12. Paul had been concerned by some self-made ‘ministers’ who were nothing better than peddlers ‘making gain by corrupting the word of God’ (2 Corinthians 2:17). Paul and his fellow-ministers, by contrast, were neither dishonest nor manipulative. They ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 4:5-12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Ever-Present Helper!

Contributed by Bala Samson on Nov 27, 2014

He is our Provider! Remember that. Give Him the best clap offering! He is the Loveliest and the BEST!

Ever-present Helper! Psalms 46:1”God is our refuge and strength, an ever-present help in times of trouble.” Even if I just look at her, she would know my need, and bang it would be there on my table; if I needed tea in the middle of the night or in the wee hours of the day, I can ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 46:1-11

Denomination: Pentecostal

Trophy's Of Hell

Contributed by Terry Moore on Mar 30, 2012

We must walk so carefully and softly before God!

Trophy’s of Hell Luke 22:31-32 31And the Lord said, Simon, Simon, behold, Satan hath desired to have you, that he may sift you as wheat: 32But I have prayed for thee, that thy faith fail not: and when thou art converted, strengthen thy brethren. I am thankful for all I know and feel ...read more

Scripture: Luke 22:31-32

Denomination: Charismatic

Find Joy In Service Series

Contributed by Michael Mays on Sep 11, 2021

We spend a lot of time in this life chasing things that we cannot take with us when we die. Paul recognizes the value of eternal rewards, and it’s a good problem to have to be conflicted between continuing to earn more, or being in heaven to enjoy what’s been won.

I. Intro A. Jim Elliot said, “He is no fool who give what he cannot keep to gain what he cannot lose.” B. We spend a lot of time in this life chasing things that we cannot take with us when we die C. Paul recognizes the value of eternal rewards, and it’s a good problem to have to be conflicted ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:18-26