Sermons on Earthen Vessels:

Spark For Revival

Contributed by Samuel M on Feb 29, 2024

Revivalists are partakers of fullness of God’s agony before seeing God’s Glory (Revival) revealed in the land. Revival breaks out when God finds a vessel which partakes in the fullness or depths of God’s agony.

Revivalists are partakers of fullness of God’s agony before seeing God’s Glory (Revival) revealed in the land. Revival breaks out when God finds a vessel which partakes in the fullness or depths of God’s agony. Evan Roberts was trained continuously to bear the weight of God’s anguish on his ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 4:6

The Transforming Fire Of God SermonCentral

Contributed by SermonCentral on Sep 8, 2023

Exploring Exodus 3, we observe how an ordinary bush becomes a vessel for God's presence. It serves as God's dwelling place, His mouthpiece, and a site of purity and transformation. It ultimately stands as an everlasting witness to God's power and glory.

Good morning and welcome in the name of Jesus, our Savior and Lord. Today, I want us to reflect on a simple yet powerful thought from the book of Exodus. It is this: Without God's fire, a bush is just a bush. In Exodus chapter three, we read about a regular thorn bush that caught Moses' attention ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 3:1-12

Topics: Moses, Burning Bush

Jars Of Clay Series

Contributed by Brad Beaman on Jun 18, 2023

So don’t think you have to be perfect to minister the gospel of Jesus Christ. As a matter of fact think just the opposite. God uses broken vessels to be heralds of hope. It shows that it is God and not us who has all surpassing power.

We had a family picture. One distant family member who had not seen me for years said they did not realize I was so tall. We looked again at the picture and laughed. I was standing on some sort of small hill and the picture made me look way taller than I really was. Then my uncle swung into ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 4:6-10

Denomination: Baptist

The Ministry Of Thorns

Contributed by John Gaston on Apr 24, 2019

Often people feel like they are disqualified from ministry because they have some weakness or trouble. The very opposite may be true; their weakness may especially qualify them to be used as God best vessel. Our weakness becomes His strength.

THE MINISTRY OF THORNS 2 Cor. 12:7-10 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: UNTIED SHOE 1. Boudreaux saw Thibodaux on the wharf and noticed one of his shoelaces was untied. “Watch out you don’t trip up over your laces, Thibodaux.” 2. Thibodaux replied, “Yeah, it’s the crazy instructions on these shoes.” ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 12:7-10

Denomination: Assembly Of God

"In The Hands Of The Potter."

Contributed by Jessie Manuel on Sep 6, 2025

We’re going to reflect on a powerful image found in Jeremiah 18:1-11—the image of the Potter and the clay. This picture beautifully illustrates how God, our Creator, lovingly shapes and molds us into His vessels for His purpose.

Introduction Good morning, brothers and sisters in Christ. Today, we’re going to reflect on a powerful image found in Jeremiah 18:1-11—the image of the Potter and the clay. This picture beautifully illustrates how God, our Creator, lovingly shapes and molds us into His vessels for His ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 18:1-11

Denomination: Methodist

How Much Is The Fare To Tarshish? Series

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Jun 6, 2003

Jonah refused to go to Tarshish because emotionally he felt unwelcome and theologically he thought he could escape God’s oversight. He paid hidden costs, in vain: the loss of a vessel, the loss of joy, human wreckage, reckoning with eternity.

When I travel, I don’t want to spend too much money on the travel itself. I’d rather spend my money on whatever there is to buy where I’m going. I don’t want to hand much over to the airline or the railroad. I want to travel cheap. But I sometimes miss an important fact – that when I try to ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 1:1-16

Denomination: Baptist

Realities Of The Holy Spirit In Our Christian Life!

Contributed by Tony Abram on May 6, 2012

In this outline we share 7 realities in our live as we live and grow in the Lord. "May not a single moment of my life be spent outside the light, love and joy of God's presence and not a moment without the entire surrender of my self as a vessel for Him

Realities of the Holy Spirit in our Christian Life! In this outline we share 7 realities in our live as we live and grow in the Lord. "May not a single moment of my life be spent outside the light, love and joy of God's presence and not a moment without the entire surrender of my self as a vessel ...read more

Scripture: John 3:1-16

02. A Tale Of Two Houses – Hannah’s Song And The Fall Of Eli’s Line (1 Samuel 2) Series

Contributed by Dr. Bradford Reaves on Aug 27, 2025

Eli ignored the warnings, tolerating his sons’ wickedness until judgment came crashing down like an iceberg. On the other hand, Hannah—an unknown, humble woman—was the unseen vessel God would use to usher in a new spiritual era.

A Tale of Two Houses – Hannah’s Song and the Fall of Eli’s Line March 5, 2025 Dr. Bradford Reaves Crossway Christian Fellowship 1 Samuel 2 Introduction: In 1912, the Titanic set sail as the most advanced, luxurious, and “unsinkable” ship of its time. The ship’s builders boasted that not even God ...read more

Denomination: Brethren

I Have Much People In This City Series

Contributed by Ron Freeman, Evangelist on Aug 15, 2015

To establish that God's presence is significant in every city - and He uses us to call them unto salvation. We are reminded not to trust in our skills in preaching - but in the power of the gospel of Christ to save. We are charged to plant the seed and allow God to raise the plant.

INTRODUCTION Outline: 1. Paul’s Troubled Entrance 2. Paul’s Trusted Exhortation 3. Paul’s Triumphant Exit Introductory Remarks. 1. In our lesson today, we will be discussing God’s significant work in a city that was wholly given to idolatry and sexual immorality. Paul arrives in the city of ...read more

Scripture: Acts 18:8-11, 1 Corinthians 3:6-9

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Husbands

Contributed by Dr. Abraham Obadare on Jul 27, 2018

Husbands have to honor their wives if they want their prayers to be answered or their offerings to be acceptable unto the Lord

I found a scripture that could be of help to every husband and I thought I should share it with you. “Husbands, likewise, dwell with them with understanding, giving honor to the wife, as to the weaker vessel, and as being heirs together of the grace of life, that your prayers may not be hindered.” ...read more

Scripture: Malachi 2:10-17

Denomination: Pentecostal

Burst Forth And Come Down!

Contributed by Howard Strickland on May 9, 2012

How easy it is to become parched and dry. What we need are fresh showers of blessing to soften our hearts and bring fruitfulness to our lives. The Holy Spirit wants us to understand that we are helpless without Him. The Holy Spirit chose human vessels to

Burst Forth and Come Down! Isaiah 64:1-4NLT Over 100 years ago, Samuel Chadwick, a great methodist preacher and leader in England, summed it up concisely: “The Christian religion is hopeless without the Holy Ghost.” "If you have the Word without the Spirit, you'll dry up.  If you ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 64:1-4

Denomination: Pentecostal

Sanctified Speech

Contributed by Andrew Dixon on Nov 12, 2025

God calls us to be sanctified vessels fit to be used for His greater purposes. One area that we need sanctification is our speech. In a world that thrives on lies and deception, the Lord Jesus challenges us to live a life of integrity and to practice speaking the truth at all times.

The meditation for today is taken from Joshua 3:5, And Joshua said to the people, "Sanctify yourselves, for tomorrow the LORD will do wonders among you." (AFV) There are two phrases that I wish to highlight from the above mentioned verse, the first one being ‘Sanctify yourselves’ and the ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 3:5, 2 Timothy 2:21, 1 Peter 1:15, Ephesians 4:25, Matthew 5:37, John 8:44, Genesis 37:31-33, Proverbs 12:19  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Other

Value Of Oil

Contributed by Toby Powers on Nov 20, 2006

Throughout the Bible people have learned of the value of oil. Just a little pot of oil filled a multitude of vessels (II Kings 4). Just a cruse of oil made a multitude of loaves (I Kings 17). Just a lamp of oil kept 5 virgins from the wedding (Matt 25).

From the Desk of Pastor Toby Powers Truth Baptist Church Bremen, GA www.trumpetoftruthonline.org Value Of Oil II Kings 4:1-7 Intro: The central theme of this story is the value of the oil. Throughout the Bible we see people learning the lesson of the value of oil. This account and one more come ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 4:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

Steps For Exercising The Gifts Of The Holy Spirit Series

Contributed by Ajai Prakash on May 27, 2009

Sometimes we are reluctant to know our gifts. Moses was pulling back from using the gifts God had given him not realizing that God had already given him all he needed. Are we obedient to God so that He can use us as a perfect vessel for His glory?

Opening illustration: Have you ever felt torn in two or more directions when considering how to serve in your church or what job to take? Since you probably can’t do everything you’re asked to do, how do you decide which opportunities for service are best suited for you? Many will be able to relate ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

What Do You Want To Be ?

Contributed by Kevin Keeling on May 8, 2004

2 Tim 2:21-23 21 If a man therefore purge himself from these, he shall be a vessel unto honour, sanctified, and meet for the master’s use, and prepared unto every good work. 22 Flee also youthful lusts: but follow righteousness, faith, charity, peace, w

2 Tim 2:21-23 21 If a man therefore purge himself from these, he shall be a vessel unto honour, sanctified, and meet for the master’s use, and prepared unto every good work. 22 Flee also youthful lusts: but follow righteousness, faith, charity, peace, with them that call on the Lord out of a pure ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 2:21-23

Denomination: Baptist