Sermons on Jars Of Clay:

Jesus Changes Water To Wine Series

Contributed by Jimmy Davis on Sep 19, 2001

Picture # 1 in the series: The 14 Candid Snapshots of the Maturing Christian as found in the Gospel of John. Jesus changes the water to wine, which is the results of believing, and what happens in the heart of a person who believes that Jesus is Christ.

Beginning the Second “P” “The Public Ministry of Jesus” Picture # 1: The Results Of Believing; and What Happens To The Person Who Believes That Jesus Christ Is The Christ! Text: John 2:1-11 Jesus Changes Water to Wine Review: What is the purpose of John’s writing his Gospel? John 20:31 ...read more

Scripture: John 2:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

Postponing Your Procrastination Series

Contributed by Mike Fogerson on May 22, 2002

This series that deals with overcoming crippling sins is based on David Jeremiah’s book "Slaying the Giants In Your Life" 5of6

Slaying The Giants In Your Life Series "Postponing Your Procrastination" 5 of 6 May 26, 2002 FBC, Chester, Illinois Mike Fogerson, Speaker Introduction: He’s rich and smart, but Bill Gates isn’t very wise. In an interview with Time magazine, Gates said, "Just in ...read more

Scripture: John 9:4

Denomination: Baptist

Extravagent Love

Contributed by Ken Powell on Dec 7, 2005

Mary finds herself in a situation where Jesus is present and she wants to somehow show her love to Him. She knows in the Spirit that she will never have this opportunity again. Mary Loves Jesus and wants to demonstrate her love to him some way. Whatev

EXTRAVAGANT LOVE Story of Jesus anointed at Bethany Mark 14:1-9 3 Points (1) The Situation (2) The Condemnation (3) The Commendation Mark is bringing to our attention the events of the last week that Jesus spends in Jerusalem just before His arrest, trial & crucifixion. Its also Passion Week & ...read more

Scripture: Mark 14:1-9

Denomination: Pentecostal

God's Church

Contributed by Mark Roper on Nov 27, 2007

The longer a church has been in existence, the more its resources go toward its own preservation rather than toward outreach and evangelism.

God’s Church Luke 4:18 KJV Many Christians can suffer from a lack of identity An older sister was sitting next to her younger brother in Church one Sunday morning unsuccessfully trying to keep him still and quiet. Finally she said, I wish you would calm down. I can’t, he said, it’s just so ...read more

Scripture: Luke 4:18

Denomination: Church Of God

Faith Of Mary

Contributed by Jose Imperial on Jun 23, 2008

God has a timetable for everything that He’s doing and that include the time for Him to answer our request in prayer Him.But Mary got an answer eventhough her request is out of time and out of line.

A.God is always moved by our faith(Hebrews 11:6). B.God emphasized that we should have faith always. Mar 11:22 Jesus told his disciples: Have faith in God! ,Joh 6:29 Jesus answered, "God wants you to have faith in the one he sent." C.Don’t you know that God cant work if we don’t have faith? Mat ...read more

Scripture: John 2:1-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Sacrifice Fragrant To The Lord

Contributed by William Tan Yh on May 17, 2007

What is it in your hand to offer to the Lord. The sacrifice which you offered not only bring delight to the Lord but also bring the most beautiful fragrance to fill the entire room.

Today the title of my sharing is “A Fragrant Sacrifice” This story is taken from John 12 and also found in Matt 26 and Mark 14. The setting was at the house of Simon the Leper, (where Lazarus lived) after he had been raised from the dead. The time was six days before the Passover. ...read more

Scripture: John 12:1-8

Denomination: Charismatic

Brooks & Biscuits - Hunger Games Part 1 Series

Contributed by Steve Ely on Aug 15, 2012

Hunger. . . We avoid it. We refuse to endure it. Now lack of hunger has bled into our spiritual walk. It is time to become hungry again!

The Hunger Games – Pt. 3 Brooks and Biscuits Introduction: Over the last couple of weeks I have been challenging your hunger levels. Are you placing any demand on God’s supply or have you allowed apathy to overtake your appetite? Then I asked you what reveals your desperation level? Is it your ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 17:2-23

Denomination: Pentecostal

Are You Anchored In The Storm Pt4

Contributed by James Lee on Nov 1, 2012

Some one once said “Let your hopes, not your hurts, shape your future.”

Series Review 1. When You’re In A Storm, You Cannot Depend On Human Wisdom The sailors knew what to do when they found themselves caught in a storm so they begin to lighten the ship’s load and even threw the tackle overboard. 2. When You’re In A Storm, You Can Depend On Godly ...read more

Scripture: Acts 27:13-29

Denomination: Baptist

Water Boys Series

Contributed by Steve Ely on Dec 7, 2022

Holes. Gaps. Stretched. Should this be the case? We are gifted to help. We are needed. We are the answer to an age-old problem.

Help Wanted Pt. 2 - Water Boys I. Introduction We are in the middle of a national worker shortage. According to the National Federation of Independent Business, 67% of business owners were trying to hire workers in May 2022, and 92% of those seeking to hire reported few or no qualified applicants. ...read more

Scripture: John 2:1-11

Denomination: Pentecostal

Up Goes The Moisture, Down Comes The Rain

Contributed by John Gaston on Apr 21, 2021

The Holy Spirit, and revival, have similarities to the processes of rainfall. Just as moisture must evaporate up before rain, so prayers & praise must go up. When heaven reaches the saturation point, you can expect rain!

UP GOES THE MOISTURE, DOWN COMES THE RAIN Job 36:27-28; 1 Kgs. 18:43-44 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: WHOPPER OF A LIE 1. A young boy came home from his first day of school and confessed to his father that he told a lie. The father asked why he did it. 2. The boy said, "Well, dad, when they ...read more

Scripture: Job 36:27-28, 1 Kings 18:43-44, 2 Chronicles 5:12-14

Denomination: Assembly Of God

A Widow And A Prophet

Contributed by Roberta Karchner on May 10, 2020

While written in the time of Pandemic, it is a celebration of God's Love for Mothers

Creator God, you said that even if a mother could forget the child she is nursing, you would never forget us! On this Sunday, as we celebrate mothers and those who mother us, we open by lifting some of them up to you. First, we lift up mothers and fathers who are raising a child on their own ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 17:8-16, James 1:27, 1 Timothy 5:3-16, Psalm 68:5, Psalm 146:9, Deuteronomy 27:19  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Worshipping God From The Bottom Of The Barrel PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Dec 22, 2023

This sermon explores how faith and obedience during difficult times can lead to experiencing God's miraculous provision and blessings. Key

Warm greetings, dear brothers and sisters in Christ. I am overjoyed to be standing before you today, basking in the warmth of our shared faith, and eager to share the divine wisdom found in the sacred pages of our holy scriptures. We gather in this place, not merely as individuals, but as one body, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 17:7-16

Topics: Worshipping God, Lean Times

Why Is It Important To Accept God's Solutions Rather Than Remain A Struggli

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Dec 27, 2001

Why is It Important to Accept God’s Solutions Rather Than Remain a Struggling Skeptic? – Romans 9:22-33

Why is It Important to Accept God’s Solutions Rather Than Remain a Struggling Skeptic? – Romans 9:22-33 In most America’s universities it is considered noble to be a struggling skeptic who is always in search of truth. However, a committed Christian needs to come to a point of submission and ...read more

Scripture: Romans 9:22-33

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Kicking The Sides Out Of The Box Series

Contributed by Guy Mcgraw on Jan 31, 2001

Changing the mindset of what it means to be t he people of God

Flat Earth: At one time everybody believed, comfortable theory that seemed right. Globe makes no sense to me. When evidence countered that theory people became upset. GOD IS FLAT: safe, easy, and comfortable ideas of God which are predictable and securely locked in our own little theological ...read more

Scripture: Romans 9:15-33

Sign: Slippery Slopes: Unthankfulness

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Mar 30, 2019

We are studying the signs of the Second Coming of Jesus. This lesson deals with un-thankful attitudes as an acceptable norm?

SIGN: SLIPPERY SLOPES OF MIRY CLAY? (NEGATIVISM, UN-THANKFULNESS?) By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com LET US START BY ASKING A QUESTION: WITH WHAT ARE YOU IN LOVE? WHY IS PATIENCE SO HARD? THE MORE YOU LOVE, THE MORE THANKFUL YOU ARE, THE MORE JOY, THE MORE PATIENCE YOU WILL ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 11:5, 2 Timothy 3:1-2, Psalm 40:2

Denomination: Assembly Of God