Sermons on earthen vessels: showing 16-30 of 8,392

Broken, Worn Out, Old Clay Pots

Contributed by Paul Dietz on Jun 19, 2008

I used this sermon as one of several in a series on Clay Pots (Earthen Vessels). This was the one I used on Father’s Day during that series.

I recently came across a Chinese parable that eludes to our thoughts for today’s text. It’s a tale about a water-bearer and his two pots of clay. An elderly peasant had two large clay pots. One of the pots had a crack down its side to a point about half way. The other pot, perfect! Each had been ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:27-29, Leviticus 15:12, 2 Corinthians 4:7

Denomination: *other

God's Goodies In Cracked Pots

Contributed by Johann Neethling on Sep 3, 2003

We’re all earthen vessels – made from the dust of the earth – and some of us, are just cracked pots! But in them we carry an awesome treasure!

God’s Goodies in Cracked Pots Introduction: • Our oldest daughter, Maria, told us a wonderful story recently about a friend of hers in Lander, Wyoming who had gone out with her husband to the city dump to dispose of some larger yard trash. • As they were ditching their junk their eye caught a ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 4:5-18

Denomination: United Methodist

God's Treasure In An Earthern Vessel

Contributed by Wesley Byrd on Sep 20, 2011

The Value of what we have in Christ.

2 Cor. 4:5-7 INTRO: Paul was always careful to let others know he was nothing without Christ and was never endeavoring to preach or uplift himself in their eyes. He is quoted as recognizing nothing was beyond accomplishing but it was through Christ that it is accomplished and not ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 4:5-7

Denomination: Baptist

Comfort

Contributed by Darrin Fish on Oct 3, 2009

As earthen vessels As jars of clay, We are stewards of God’s comfort. God places his comfort in us, So that we may in turn comfort others.

Introduction A little boy stopped by the super market and asked the cashier where he could find a box of Tide… he said it was for washing his cat. The lady was quick to tell him that he shouldn’t wash his cat with Tide but she couldn’t change his mind. The lady said, ‘Well son, I warned you not ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 1:3-7

Denomination: Christian Church

The Suffering In His Ministry Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Jul 10, 2018

God had entrusted to Paul and his fellow evangelists this treasure of great worth—the gospel of Christ—but why would He do this? Because He delights in empowering the weak in order to confound the strong.

May 15, 2014 Tom Lowe The Second Epistle of Paul to the Corinthians Lesson II.B.4: The Suffering in His Ministry. (4:7-12) 2nd Corinthians 4:7-12 (NKJV) 7 But we have this treasure in earthen ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 4:7-12

Denomination: Baptist

Comfort

Contributed by Darrin Fish on May 7, 2014

As earthen vessels As jars of clay, We are stewards of God’s comfort. God places his comfort in us, So that we may in turn comfort others.

Title: Jars of Caring Text: II Corinthians 1:3-7 Thesis: We are “Jars of Clay” through whom God works. Introduction A little boy stopped by the super market and asked the cashier where he could find a box of Tide… he said it was for washing his cat. The lady was quick to tell ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 1:3-7

Denomination: Christian Church

A Chosen Vessel

Contributed by Philip Harrelson on Sep 16, 2004

You are a valuable treasure to God. God finds great treasures in the common "folk." This sermon uses both biblical and secular illustrations.

2 Corinthians 4:7 -- “But we have this treasure in earthen vessels, that the excellency of the power may be of God, and not of us.” l. INTRODUCTION -- THE CELLIST OF SARAJEVO On May 27, 1992, in Sarajevo, one of the few bakeries that still had a supply of flour was making and distributing ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 4:7

Denomination: Pentecostal

Presenting Our Vessels

Contributed by Boomer Phillips on Feb 8, 2022

God can provide the ability to complete any task, but sometimes sacrifice is required. Whenever we make ourselves and our resources available to God, then His power and grace will flow through our lives and pour into our situation.

Have you ever experienced a time in your life in which you were going through trials and hard times? Probably everybody has. Perhaps during this time you felt distant from God and spiritually dry. Dwight L. Moody used to say, “The only way to keep a broken vessel full is to keep it always under ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 4:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

Vessels Of Honor

Contributed by Christopher Benfield on May 5, 2019

Paul spoke of various vessels within a great house. We are all vessels, belonging to the Master. Each vessel is different, and yet each has potential and is expected to be of use. We are either a vessel of honor or dishonor.

Vessels of Honor 2 Timothy 2: 19-23 Much like the Lord, Paul was a master of using ordinary illustrations to reveal significant truth. Our text today is yet another example of Paul’s unique and memorable imagery. Knowing the need for committed service, along with the struggle to remain pure and ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 2:19-23

Denomination: Baptist

A Broken Vessel

Contributed by Ricardo Rodriguez on Jun 28, 2009

God can do great things through humble means.

“A Broken Vessel…” 6/11/2008 – Marsing, ID 6/4/2009 – Nampa, ID Gen 1:1-3 “1In the beginning God created the heaven and the earth. 2And the earth was without form, and void; and darkness was upon the face of the deep. And the Spirit of God moved upon the face of the waters.” We know that in the ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:1-3

Denomination: Apostolic

The Spices Of Ministry

Contributed by Dr. Jerry Hulse on Sep 11, 2022

We are entering a climax of the end-time church and we need the anointing that comes with the call which is is given through the unction of the Holy Spirit.There is a price to pay for the anointing and the higher the anointing, the more we will need his divine guidance in our life and ministry.

SCRIPTURAL REFERANCES (Luke 4:18) (18) "The Spirit of the Lord is upon me, because he hath anointed me to preach the gospel to the poor; he hath sent me to heal the brokenhearted, to preach deliverance to the captives, and ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:20-23, Romans 8:14-16, Galatians 5:22-25, Luke 4:18, 1 John 2:27, James 5:14, Psalm 45:7, 2 Corinthians 1:20-21, Exodus 30:22-25, 2 Corinthians 4:7  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Vessels Of God's House

Contributed by Melvin Maughmer, Jr. on May 1, 2008

God told Jeremiah to go down to the potter¡¯s house and there will I cause thee to hear my words¡±. Jer.18:1. So Jeremiah went down to the potter¡¯s house and he saw the potter ¡°wrought a work on the wheels and the vessel that he made of clay was marred

The Vessels of Gods House What type of vessel are you 2nd Timothy 2:19-21, 2nd Corinthians 4:7, Jeremiah 18:1-4 In our society today the uniqueness of individuality is almost gone. Everything is produced in such a massive quantity that we loose the appreciation of something quickly and ...read more

Denomination: Apostolic

Topless Jars.

Contributed by Howard Strickland on Nov 3, 2024

he NT tells it like it was. This was a group not likely to succeed. It is most likely they would- not have been chosen by a board for Jesus, but they were chosen by Jesus. (Peter M.)

Topless Jars. 2 Corinthians 4:7AMP Peter Marshall, in a sermon entitled, "Disciples in Clay," pictured the apostles before an examining board which was appointed to choose Jesus' close associates. Peter stood there smelling of fish, unkept, with bad behavior, plus he was uncultured, ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 4:7, Jeremiah 18:1

Denomination: Church Of God

Shut The Door. (Hix)

Contributed by Jimmy Haile on Aug 25, 2009

We sometimes need to be alone with God

Verse 4-Shut The Door Mark 5:40- Raise from the dead the little daughter of the ruler of the synagogue after he put out every body. Acts 9:40-Peter put everybody out and prayed for Dorcas and she rose from the dead. If you really want something from God, then enter into your closet and talk to ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 4:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

Break Open The Jar / Receive The Anointing

Contributed by J Jeffrey Smead on May 25, 2013

We need to let (Point at Chest) this clay jar, this outer shell. this fleshly nature. our will to be broken. And when you do your life will be filled to overflowing with the sweet perfume of the Holy Spirit.

Are you waiting on God...? Or is God .... waiting on you? We have all heard Christians say: .... I'm just waiting on God ... I'm just waiting ... for my breakthrough. And Others...I don't know what God wants me to do. I haven't heard anything from him.... for the last six years. Well ... did ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 26:6-13, Luke 7:36-50, Mark 14:3-9, John 12:1-8

Denomination: Anglican