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Faithful to the Finish
Peter's final call to a young and growing church
Grace and Glory
A short series through the highlights of 1 Peter
Entrusted
Gifts, risk, and the return of the King
Our hearts are restless until they find rest in Thee, O God.
Title: Empty Jars and Restless Hearts Text: John 2:1-11 D.T.: Our hearts are restless until they find rest in Thee, O God. - Can you think of your most memorable wedding besides your own? I can. I remember when I was a child, the girl next door got married. You know, I can’t even remember her ...read more
Scripture: John 2:1-11
Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ
This is a sermon focusing on how God works with us to make us into what he needs us to be.
Jeremiah 18:1-6 This is the word that came to Jeremiah from the Lord: “Go down to the potter’s house, and there I will give you my message.” So I went down to the potter’s house, and I saw him working at the wheel. But the pot he was shaping from the clay was marred in his hands; so the potter ...read more
Scripture: Jeremiah 18:1-11
Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed
What does it mean to carry about in our broken vessels the Light of the world?
THE SHINING LIGHT IN A PLAIN JAR 2 Corinthians 4:7-18 Hidden away on a high shelf in my closet I keep a small box. This box is worn down and broken from 50 years of use. But it is the most priceless thing I own. If I were to lose this box, I would literally tear my home apart to find it. If it ...read more
Scripture: 2 Corinthians 4:7-18
Denomination: Holiness
God calls Gideon to defeat the Midianites
A Trumpet, A Torch, and a Glass Jar Judges 7:13-21 <Review Story> 1) A Trumpet • The trumpet was used to signal something of importance. • It was used to signal attack or retreat for the army • It was used as a call to worship • It was used to announce the arrival of someone important. What ...read more
Scripture: Judges 7:13-21
Denomination: Assembly Of God
The love of Jesus takes believers way beyond responsible giving to extravagant love!
Alabaster Jars to Extravagant Love Mark 14:3-9 The love of Jesus takes believers way beyond responsible giving to extravagant love! I want to begin this series on giving with the extravagant gift of Mary to our Lord Jesus. Those who are forgiven much love much. Cantankerous old barber Juan is ...read more
Scripture: Mark 14:3-9
The familiar story of Jesus Turning the Water into Wine. But what was he really trying to teach us today?
“Filled Jars Empty People” “Jesus said to the servants, “Fill the jars with water”; so they filled them to the brim.” John 2.1-11 Pastor’s pledge. “This being a familiar text it relies heavily on the works of a host of others. May their ...read more
Scripture: John 2:7
Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational
The Lord places this most precious treasure in Jars of Clay - so that others will see and experience the treasure of Christ rather than being impressed with or find fault in us.
TITLE: JARS OF CLAY AND CRACKED POTS SCRIPTURE: II CORINTHIANS 4:7 I want to read this text from the King James Version and the NIV- New International Version – “BUT WE HAVE THIS TEASURE IN EARTHEN VESSELS, THAT THE EXCELLENCY OF THE POWER MAY BE OF GOD, AND NOT OF US?” “BUT WE HAVE THIS ...read more
Scripture: 2 Corinthians 4:7
Denomination: Baptist
God uses who he chooses. God does not throw marred clay away. God restores and makes the clay again.
FLAWED: THE VESSEL WAS MARRED… JARS OF CLAY By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com In 1895 there were only two cars in the state of Ohio. Most people have never seen an automobile. Two cars in the whole state of Ohio? A wealthy man from Cleveland OWNS ONE OF THE CARS. Car #2 ...read more
Scripture: Isaiah 64:8, Jeremiah 18:1-8, Judges 16:28
We Can Do This! 1) We have God’s promises 2) We are God’s people
In our voters’ meeting last Sunday we passed a motion which, Lord willing, should speed up the pace of our building program considerably. Now instead of saving little by little for the next ten or fifteen years before being able to build the grand plan you’ve seen leaning against the ...read more
Scripture: 1 Kings 17:7-16
Denomination: Lutheran
It was necessary that the widow abandon her last resources by faith before the Living God would assume full responsibility and full control over her situation. The same is true of us. We must surrender all to gain Jesus!
GIVE OF YOUR FLOUR & OIL – OR DIE! 1 Kgs. 17:7-17, 22-24 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: THE FEMINIST 1. A young woman was attending Wellesley College in Maine, a school that is steeped in the feminist movement and agenda. 2. She herself was president of the women’s lib group on the campus. ...read more
Scripture: 1 Kings 17:7-24
PENTECOST 2(B) - June 2, 2002 - Believers have God’s treasure in jars of clay: this treasure is God’s light and Jesus’ life.
WE HAVE THIS TREASURE IN JARS OF CLAY 2 Corinthians 4:5-12 - June 2, 2002 . 5For we do not preach ourselves, but Jesus Christ as Lord, and ourselves as your servants for Jesus’ sake. 6For God, who said, "Let light shine out of darkness," made his light shine in our hearts to give us ...read more
Scripture: 2 Corinthians 4:5-12, 2 Corinthians 4:16
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
There are different reasons that we fall into this trap. (1) We just want to be popular. We want people to like us. (2) we do not know how to say the word no. No is one of the shortest words in our vocabulary, one of the most powerful words for some
“Stay away from the Cookie Jar” 1st Corinthians 15:33-34 & Luke 15:11-31 From the time we are very young until the time that we leave home most of us have heard our parents say these words… be careful who you hang out with.. be careful you don’t get caught with the wrong ...read more
Scripture: Luke 15:11-31
Despite our flaws and imperfections, God has chosen to house His all-surpassing power within us, demonstrating His grace and glory through our lives.
Good morning, family of God! You know, this world can make us feel pretty beat up and broken sometimes, can't it? If you're anything like me, there are days when your flaws seem just too big to bear. But I've got some good news for you today. We're going to dive into 2 Corinthians 4:7, and I ...read more
Topics: God's Glory
Explores expressing daring devotion to Christ, defying societal norms for Him, and understanding the profound impact of our dedication to Him.
Welcome, beloved brothers and sisters, to this gathering of hearts and minds in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ. We are here today to reflect on a passage of Scripture that is as profound as it is poignant, a narrative that unveils a depth of devotion that is as daring as it is divine. Before we ...read more
Scripture: Matthew 26:6-13
Topics: Lent, Preparing, Surrender