Sermons on Earthen Vessels:

Salvation Cruise

Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Apr 25, 2024

Noah’s faith was no academic faith - a mere faith in principle, but an active faith—a faith in practice. He spent 120 years building that ark, committing himself to the God he knew. Our faith, too, must be active.

Illustration: Who Are the Saved OR Evangelicals? Gallup has at times asked 3 qualifying questions to make the determination; have you had a born-again experience committing yourself to Jesus Christ, have you tried to encourage someone to believe in Christ, and do you believe the Bible is the ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

How To Be An Effective Witness At Home

Contributed by Tony Miano on Dec 11, 2000

What Peter teaches us in these verses can apply to the life of every Christ-follower at one time or another, but Peter’s primary focus is on the marriage relationship.

How to Be an Effective Witness at Home I Peter 3:1-12 Preached by Pastor Tony Miano Pico Canyon Community Church March, 2001 Introduction: This morning we’re going to talk about how we can be effective witnesses in our homes. In our passage for today, I Peter 3:1-12, we’re going to tackle some ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 3:1-12

Denomination: *other

The Scale Of The Almighty

Contributed by Daniel Olukoya on Jul 13, 2004

The highest reward for man’s toll is not what he gets for it but what he becomes by it.

It is one thing to call yourself something; it is another thing for God to call you something else. One of our elders in the Lord said, “ You may decide to call yourself a pastor or an apostle or an evangelist, but in the book of God which is the only book that matters, He writes that you are ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 5:1-2

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Scale Of The Almighty

Contributed by Daniel Olukoya on Apr 9, 2009

“You may decide to call yourself a pastor or an apostle or an evangelist, but in the book of God, which is the only book that matters, He writes that you are a messenger.” It is not what you call yourself that matters; it is what God calls you.

THE SCALE OF THE ALMIGHTY Dr. D. K. Olukoya It is one thing to call yourself something; it is another thing for God to call you something. One of our elders in the Lord said, “You may decide to call yourself a pastor or an apostle or an evangelist, but in the book of God, which is the only book ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 5:1-2

Denomination: Pentecostal

Renewing Your Mind About Leadership

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Jun 24, 2018

Leaders must: 1) Be Right with God (Acts 20:28a), 2) Shepherd the flock (Acts 20:28b), 3) Guard the flock (Acts 20:29–31), 4) Study and pray (Acts 20:32), and 5) Be free from self-interest.

The crucial component in any organization, institution, or business is its leadership. Good leadership can lift an organization to the heights of success, whereas poor leadership can plunge it into the depths of ruin. Not surprisingly, a vast amount of material is available for those wishing to ...read more

Scripture: Acts 20:25-38

Denomination: Other

For Your Eyes Only

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Apr 25, 2019

A study in the book of Esther 1: 1 – 22

Esther 1: 1 – 22 For your eyes only 1 Now it came to pass in the days of Ahasuerus (this was the Ahasuerus who reigned over one hundred and twenty-seven provinces, from India to Ethiopia), 2 in those days when King Ahasuerus sat on the throne of his kingdom, which was in Shushan the citadel, 3 ...read more

Scripture: Esther 1:1

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Mary's Response To The Message Of Christmas Series

Contributed by Doug Warren on Dec 7, 2001

Responses are required to the message God gives us. This is #1 in a series of Responses to the Message of Christmas. Mary’s response is analyzed.

INTRO: 1. This is the first in a series entitled "responses to the Message of Christmas" in which we examine the resonse of key characters in the Christmas story. 2. Today we will consider Mary... a. a young virgin b. approximately 12-13 yrs old c. engaged to be married d. life ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:26-38

Denomination: Baptist

Alabaster Giving #1

Contributed by Howard Mcglamery on Jan 7, 2003

God wants our best, our all. Mary the sister of Martha was an example of giving our best and our all to the Savior.

Alabaster Giving #1 John 12:1-8 Introduction In a few minutes I’m going to be reading about a home in the Bible. This is the home of Mary, Martha, and Lazarus. In this home we find: Lazarus – who had been raised from the dead. Mary – who was sitting at the feet of Jesus in worship. Martha – who ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

Living In Marriage Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Mar 15, 2003

This is the 6th study in the study "Hope In The Darkness". This study describes to husbands and wives how to live in marriage in a way that will be a witness for Jesus Christ.

LIVING IN MARRIAGE 1 Peter 3:1-7 Our study continues to stress the importance of our witness. How we live in all areas of life matter. The world is watching us. They are watching how we treat the government. They are watching to see if we follow the laws of the land. They are watching how ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 3:1-7, Ephesians 5:22-33

Denomination: Baptist

Isaiah's Vision

Contributed by Ed Wood on Jun 5, 2007

A message about the call of Isaiah.

ISAIAH’S VISION Isaiah 6:1-8 INTRO: In this account of Isaiah’s call, we see that Isaiah’s spiritual eyes were opened. His eyes were focused on his spiritual need. This encounter with God resulted in Isaiah’s becoming the great prophet that he was. I. ISAIAH SAW GOD. He caught a glimpse of ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 6:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

Rendering Honor

Contributed by Mitch Davis on Jun 25, 2007

Honor is one of those words that we use regularly put can’t quite put our finger on it when giving an accurate definition of what it is.

Rendering Honor Theme: Honor to whom honor belongs INTRODUCTION A. “Righteousness exalts a nation, but sin is a disgrace to any people.” Prov. 14:34 1. The very idea of a nation being exalted brings about the concept of honor. 2. On an individual scale, the one who does what is right is exalted, or ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:17

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Faithful Living In Difficult Times

Contributed by Clarence Clough on Jan 13, 2005

A look at the Biblical Doctrine of Sanctification

FAITHFUL LIVING IN DIFFICULT TIMES Intro: Second Peter may be titled "The Believer’s Conflict in the Last Days." or "How To Live When Surrounded By The Problems and Perplexities of the End Time." Theme: Faithful Christian living in difficult times demands sanctification. I. A ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 3:11-12

Denomination: Church Of God

There Is A Seed In You!

Contributed by Peter Balogun on Nov 23, 2004

God’s seed is in you. This means that the potential to be fruitful is there in you. Discover these potentials.

THERE IS A SEED IN YOU * Every seed has the capability of producing the kind of plant or tree that produced it. In other words, though small, the seed has all the potentialities of a tree. It is a tree in the future. * You are not empty. There is a seed that God put into you when He created you. ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 5:19

Denomination: Pentecostal

24 X 7 X 365 Series

Contributed by Carl Willis on Nov 14, 2006

Praying at all times...is that really possible???

24 x 7 x 365 Ephesians 6:18-24 Ephesians 6:18 (NLT) Pray at all times and on every occasion in the power of the Holy Spirit. Stay alert and be persistent in your prayers for all Christians everywhere. The Frequency of Prayer  At all times  Not just at church  Not ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:18-24

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Four Seasons Of The Christian Life

Contributed by Rodelio Mallari on Jan 10, 2012

The Bible uses may word pictures to illustrate spiritual life. Sometimes our Christian life is described as -- Walking, Standing, Running, and Sitting. I believe each of these words paint a picture of the different seasons we might find ourselves in as Ch

Intro: The Bible uses may word pictures to illustrate spiritual life. Sometimes our Christian life is described as -- Walking, Standing, Running, and Sitting. I believe each of these words paint a picture of the different seasons we might find ourselves in as Christians. Just as there are ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 1:1

Denomination: *other