Sermons on Jars:

Growing By Doing The Unpopular

Contributed by Francis Camacho on Jul 10, 2002

We could grow and rise beyond our situation when we do the unpopular. Based on the example of Mary, the sister of Lazarus, we can do these 4 actions so we can grow.

Growing by Doing the Unpopular Matthew 26:6-13 6 Now while Jesus was in Bethany at the house of Simon the leper, 7 a woman came to him with an alabaster jar of expensive perfumed oil, and she poured it on his head as he was at the table. 8 When the disciples saw this, they became indignant and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 26:6-13

Denomination: Baptist

Dealing With Fatal Flaws (Saul) Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Feb 25, 2007

Deal with your fatal flaws before they deal with you.

Dealing with Fatal Flaws (Saul) 1 Samuel 8-15 Rev. Brian Bill 2/25/07 Video Clip: “Who Do You Place Your Confidence In?” Did you notice that most people are uncertain when they’re asked this question? If we could ask this same question to people who lived during the time of Samuel, they’d ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Prayer Of Declaration Series

Contributed by Richard Tow on Jul 17, 2017

In a world filled with volatility and uncertainty, Christians enjoy assurances that bring peace in the midst of any storm. Message uses Psalm 23 to teach confidence in God and how to use Scripture for prayerful declarations.

Psalm 23 01.17.16 Yesterday, President Obama signed an executive order to release $ 100 billion to Iran. i This comes after Iran humiliated ten American sailors on international televisionii and launched a ballistic missile in violation of international law last month.iii But the Iranian Nuclear ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 23:1-6, 1 Kings 17:1-16, Psalm 37:25, Matthew 11:28-29, Philippians 4:19, Isaiah 3:10-11  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Charismatic

Dysfunction, Division, & Dreams Series

Contributed by Josh Foster on Mar 12, 2014

Healing the dysfunction; restoring the relationships that are divided (even, deeply divided) ~ God will take care of this as we seek Him, follow Him, pursue Him.

God in the Ebb & Flow of Life: Dysfunction, Division & Dreams Scripture Text: Genesis 37.2-11 INTRODUCTION Do you every wonder where-in-the-world God is? ~ …Events unfold and stuff happens, …and sometimes we just can’t see God in any-of-it! Have you ever wondered where God ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 37:2-11

Denomination: Nazarene

Carry, Or Be Carried? (Isaiah 46:1-13) Series

Contributed by Garrett Tyson on Jul 26, 2024

God has always, and will always carry you. The alternatives-- idols-- can't carry you; they will bleed you financially, and weigh you down, and you'll carry them. God encourages his people to be smart, and choose Him.

By the time they've reached high school, every straight A student knows that there's one type of assignment, above all others, that's difficult and annoying: the group project. When you get put in a group of three or four students, inevitably, one of two things happens. You either ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 46:1-13, Matthew 11:28-30, Deuteronomy 4:4, 2 Corinthians 13:14

Going The Second Mile

Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Sep 2, 2001

At times in our lives we are asked to go the second mile. Our Chrisitan witness depends on what we do.

First Baptist Church Rev. Michael Deutsch September 2, 2001 Genesis 24 Has anyone ever done something for you that was totally above and beyond the call of duty? Has anyone surprised you with random acts of kindness that you felt you did not deserve? I want to tell you about a woman who went far ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 24:1-4, Genesis 24:10-21

Denomination: Baptist

Strike Up A Passion

Contributed by Wes Humble on Jan 6, 2003

To be consumed with God and God things through daily servanthood.

Strike Up a Passion Part One: Faithful to his Call: The Submission God is looking for a people full of passion. Christ followers are passionate people. Christ followers are people who burn with a passion to serve God and others. Too often we take the life changing grace that has come to ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 19:10-21

Denomination: *other

Running Your Race To The Finish Line

Contributed by Brandon Park on Apr 19, 2003

If you are going to run your race and win your race in the Christian life then you are going to focus on the finish.

RUNNING YOUR RACE TO THE FINISH LINE Introduction: Do you realize that the key to effective Christian living is to look at your life as a race. That’s how the Apostle Paul looked at it. He said, “I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith.” (II Tim. 4:7) Every ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 6:7-10

Denomination: Baptist

God In The Movies - The Matrix Series

Contributed by Glyn Norman on Mar 26, 2003

An examination of the spiritual message of the Matrix, with comparisons and contrasts (actual message used clips as described)

God in the Movies The Matrix What is Real? Warning – for any children in the audience, some of the clips might be disturbing Premise of the movie for any that haven’t seen it. The main character is a computer hacker called Neo. He suspects that something is wrong with the world, but he doesn’t ...read more

Scripture: John 3:16-19

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Be R.e.a.l. Series

Contributed by Eyriche Cortez on Apr 17, 2007

Living an authentic Christian life

Someone wrote that some of the world’s unhappiest people are Christians. Why? Some Christians are too Christian to enjoy sinning but too sinful to enjoy their Christianity. Some Christians have enough faith to recognize their need for prayer, but not enough to take them to prayer meeting. Some ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:3-21

Denomination: Baptist

God Unexpected: The Last Part Of The Gideon Story Series

Contributed by Steven Simala Grant on May 15, 2007

God specializes in the “unexpected.” I think it is because what we “expect” is so often not in line with who God is and what God desires, that we get caught a little off guard, a little by surprise, when we step back and see what God is doing.

God Unexpected: The Last Part of the Gideon Story Judges 6:33-8:4 May 7, 2006 Intro: God specializes in the “unexpected.” I think it is because what we “expect” is so often not in line with who God is and what God desires, that we get caught a little off guard, a little by surprise, when we ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Nowhere To Rest! (Luke 9:57-62)

Contributed by David Smith on Oct 27, 2007

It hurts when we lose someone we love, and it hurts because we love them. Love and pain are never far from each other. You can’t have one without the other.

Q: Why did the Palestinian cross the road? A: We don’t know either, but if he wont’ tell us what he was doing, crossing a road without a permit, we will detain him until we find out! I was looking for a joke with a jarring ending to introduce what I consider to be a particularly jarring Gospel ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:57-62

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

Water, Wine And Other Changes

Contributed by Russell Brownworth on Jan 15, 2007

This passage is not the legitimizer of alcoholic beverages. In fact, it is not about wine at all.

John 2:1-11 January 14, 2007 Second Sunday after the Epiphany - C On the third day there was a wedding in Cana of Galilee, and the mother of Jesus was there. Jesus and his disciples had also been invited to the wedding. When the wine gave out, the mother of Jesus said to him, “They have no wine.” ...read more

Scripture: John 2:1-11

Denomination: United Methodist

Wise Counsel

Contributed by Russell Brownworth on Nov 13, 2006

How can you learn to trust God?

1Naomi her mother-in-law said to her, ¡§My daughter, I need to seek some security for you, so that it may be well with you. 2Now here is our kinsman Boaz, with whose young women you have been working. See, he is winnowing barley tonight at the threshing floor. 3Now wash and anoint yourself, and ...read more

Denomination: United Methodist

One Crumpled Leader Series

Contributed by Rick Stacy on Mar 5, 2006

5 of 5 messages on Judges. This message is on Jephthah and his terrible vow.

The Verdict on Judges One Crumpled Leader What a story line… Boy unhappily born and unwanted, goes bad, is called home by his humbled, repentant family, and then saves his tribe from the enemy in a fierce battle and rules over the people happily ever after. The credits roll and the story is over ...read more

Scripture: Judges 11:1-40

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ