Sermons on Earthen Vessel:

I Never Knew You Series

Contributed by Pat Damiani on Aug 28, 2015

If I want to enter the kingdom of God, it’s not enough to just “date” Jesus, I must give myself 100% to Him.

Some of you may have seen this post from Pastor and author Dave Willis which has been making its way around a lot of social media sites lately: Marriage is not 50-50; divorce is 50-50. Marriage has to be 100-100. It isn’t dividing everything in half, but giving everything you’ve ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:21-23

Denomination: Baptist

Why Have You Forsaken Me? Series

Contributed by Brad Bailey on Jun 12, 2009

A message about one of the last phrases spoken by Christ; "Why have you forsaken me?"

Why Have You Forsaken Me Series: The Last Words of Christ Brad Bailey – February 24th, 2008 Last words can often hold special significance. We can think of the last words spoken at the end of any conversation. They tend to define what lies between the two parties. The last words between a child ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 27:35-46

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Knowing God's Will

Contributed by Larry Wolfe on Jul 6, 2009

Knowing and doing the will of God as taught from the Scripture

"Knowing God’s Will" The Lord Jesus Christ came to do the will of God His Father. This fact is recorded in His Words found in both the Old and New Testament: "Then said I, Lo, I come: in the volume of the Book it is written of Me, I delight to do Thy will, O My God, yea, Thy Law is within My ...read more

Scripture: John 7:16-17

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Prayer Of Tears Series

Contributed by Paul Green on Jul 14, 2009

Tears are a language that God understands. Tears speak more about what our hearts feel than any words could ever express. When words just won’t come, it’s our tears that shout out to God.

Prayer of Tears Psalm 56:8 (The Living Bible) We’ve started a new series called ‘When you pray…’ and over the next few weeks we’re going to be looking at this thing we call prayer and the different types of prayer that are available to us. But what I didn’t want to do is to fall into the same ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 56:8, Psalm 43:3

Denomination: Baptist

The Field Manual Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Sep 21, 2009

Is the Bible really "truth"? Jesus said it was, but there are people who problems with that. How do we answer their objections?

The Bible is a unique book. Actually it’s a collection of 66 books written over a period of 1500 years by 40 authors who were from 13 countries on 3 separate continents (Asia, Europe, Africa). It claims to be the Word of God over 2700 times. And it has been translated into about 1500 ...read more

Scripture: John 17:17, John 17:1-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

His Mission Series

Contributed by Travis Markes on Nov 10, 2009

Eight sermons that deal with eight unique characteristics of Jesus. Got the idea from Joe Causey.

“Eight Unique Characteristics of Jesus Christ” “His Mission” Luke 4:14-30 Sometimes our words can get us into trouble. A man who smelled like a brewery flopped on a seat at a bus stop next to a priest. The man’s shirt was stained, clothes messy, and a half empty bottle of wine was sticking out of ...read more

Scripture: Luke 4:14-30

Denomination: Baptist

Old Testament Challenge: Moses Series

Contributed by Wes Humble on Apr 22, 2010

Old Testament Challenge: Moses

When God Calls. . . The story of Moses is one that spans many years and lots of stories but there is one story that is essential to understand if you want to know about Moses. It is the story of his call. It was clear as early as Moses birth that he was protected preserved for something special. ...read more

Denomination: *other

A River Runs Through It Series

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Apr 23, 2010

A study of chapter 47 verses 1 through 23

Ezekiel 47: 1 – 23 A River Runs Through It 1 Then he brought me back to the door of the temple; and there was water, flowing from under the threshold of the temple toward the east, for the front of the temple faced east; the water was flowing from under the right side of the temple, south ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 47:1-23

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

An Evening Of Sin

Contributed by James Jack on Apr 29, 2010

The power and penalty of sin is clear in Scripture adn we need to understand the devastation of the fall to truly glory in the cross.

We begin Genesis 3 with the serpent – Satan, although it’s not until Revelation 12 that “this ancient serpent” is clearly identified as the devil. He’s a talking serpent, which might seem strange and has for many people reinforced their belief that Genesis 1-3 is ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 3:1-23

Denomination: Anglican

"Breaking Out - Unconventionally"

Contributed by Pastor Gbenga Shadare on May 4, 2010

The sermon seeks to challenge believers to break out of their shells by becoming more Christ-centred and focus on the Kingdom. It is an attempt to try to correct the imbalance in seeking God's kingdom benefits only without wanting to do the right things.

When there is a need for expansion (enlargement, explosion, increment, prosperity, moving to the next level, promotion, advancement, progress, uplifting, success, magnification, addition, augmentation, amplification, elevation and excellence) but constriction is a challenge, then its time to break ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 10:13-14

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Amazing Grace, Amazing Gifts Series

Contributed by Byron Harvey on Jan 18, 2010

This message is from my expository series through the book of Romans.

“Amazing Grace, Amazing Gifts” Romans 5:1-5 December 7, 2008 William Randolph Hearst, the famous newspaper publisher and a collector of rare art, heard of a particular piece of art that he determined was a “must-have” piece, and so a search was ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:1-5

Denomination: Evangelical Free

The Battle Against The Wasters

Contributed by Daniel Olukoya on Jan 19, 2010

The Bible says that no man can enter into the house of a strongman and spoil his goods except he first binds the strongman. This book focuses on the activity of the evil powers that has dealt a deadly blow on the black race in particular and has truncated

THE BATTLE AGAINST THE WASTERS Dr. D. K. Olukoya The Bible says that no man can enter into the house of a strongman and spoil his goods except he first binds the strongman. This book focuses on the activity of the evil powers that has dealt a deadly blow on the black race in particular and has ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 54:17

Denomination: Pentecostal

Breaking Free Series

Contributed by Emile Wolfaardt on May 7, 2009

(PowerPoint Slides and Cell Study Notes freely available by emailing Emile@Wolfaardt.com) Breaking free from addictions that like parasite, demand much from us and give nothing in return. Its promises are vain and its pleasures empty....

Breaking Free Fireproof Your Relationships: Sermon Four 1 Corinthians 10:11-13 Good morning! Today’s message starts with something I have never spoken about before from the pulpit. I want to talk with you about parasites! Has anyone here ever picked up a parasite? The South Africa military field ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 10:11-13

Denomination: *other

Riding Out The Storm Series

Contributed by David Owens on Jun 1, 2009

What should a person do you do when the consequences for their sin begins to catch up with them. Let’s learn from the example of David how to ride out the storm of heartache and trouble in the wake of his sin.

Introduction: A. The story is told of a man who lay sprawled across three entire seats in this posh theater. 1. When the usher came by and noticed this, he whispered to the man, “Sorry, sir, but you’re only allowed one seat.” 2. The man groaned but didn’t budge. The usher became ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Why You Need A Blood Donation Series

Contributed by Sherm Nichols on Nov 30, 2006

A study of blood atonement and why we need it

1. Title: Why You Need a Blood Donation – first hour edition 2. Text: Hebrews 9 3. Audience: Villa Heights Christian Church, AM crowd., August 27, 2006, in the series “Nothing Better Than The Best” 4. Objectives: -for the people to understand the meaning of atonement, why it is necessary, and ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 9:1-28

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ