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Marred, Flawed --- Jars Of Clay

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Aug 29, 2025

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

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Firstfruits

Contributed by Victor Nazareth on Mar 24, 2008

Firstfruits are the first and best portion that is set aside and given to the Lord as a sign that the remaining harvest, yet to come, is holy and blessed of the Lord. Firstfruits are a sacrificial faith offering of the first and best fruit of any increas

Introduction: God established a principle in His Word for blessing and increase for his people and that was the giving of ‘firstfruits’. Today we often do not understand this principle and hence fail to get the full increase that God has promised. Firstfruits are the first and best portion that ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 3:9-10

Denomination: Charismatic

5 Fold Ministry Teacher Series

Contributed by David Roch on Dec 18, 2010

5 Fold Ministry - Is what God is using to day to build the Church. They are to actively train and equip the saints so the saints may be able to do the work God has for the Church These gifts are given by Jesus

5 fold Teacher http://dawsoncommunitychurch.org/heart_to_change.php David & Phyllis Roch 5 fold teachers teach truth from the word of GOD by the revelation of GOD through the power of the Holy Spirit. They have a strong heart understanding and love for the word GOD - Being extremely careful to ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:11-16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Jesus Spoke The Fifth Time Series

Contributed by Dr.w.samuel Legon on Jul 20, 2012

Christ speaks again

JESUS SPOKE THE FIFTH TIME I THIRST John 19:28 After this, Jesus knowing that all things were now accomplished, that the scripture might be fulfilled, saith, I thirst. This is a cry from of Jesus and reached from eternity to ...read more

Scripture: John 19:28

Denomination: Baptist

John Wimber’s Power Healing Notes

Contributed by Steven W. Satterfield on Jan 19, 2024

He was one of the founders of the Vineyard movement and Fuller Theological Seminary Adjunct faculty

http://www.christianhealingmin.org/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=488:francis-macnutt is mentioned on p. 11, 83 God leads by burdens, by Scripture, by elders / friends and by circumstances. p. 24 Carol (his wife) used Wimber’s sleeping hand to heal her. p. 32 The 3 ...read more

Denomination: Vineyard

Guidance And Transformation Through Prayer Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Sep 8, 2023

Psalm 143:10 teaches us the power of prayer in seeking God's guidance and experiencing transformation.

"Guidance and Transformation Through Prayer" Introduction: Today, we delve into the inspiring words of Psalm 143:10 from the New Living Translation, seeking guidance and transformation through the power of prayer. Point 1: Seeking God's Guidance Scripture: Psalm 143:10a (NLT) - ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 143:10, Psalm 51:10, Isaiah 30:21

Denomination: Pentecostal

God's Holiness Series

Contributed by Mike Wilkins on Apr 28, 2003

God is Holy - Wholly other and wholly pure.

God Stories – Attributes of God The Holiness of God April 27, 2003 The Moving of the Ark Back, before Saul was king in Israel, Israel is defeated in battle by the Philistines. The Israelites had carried the Ark of the covenant into battle with them, and the Ark of the Covenant is ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 6:1-7, 1 Chronicles 13:1-14

Denomination: *other

The Practice Of Worship Series

Contributed by Matthew Stoll on Dec 4, 2007

Worship is a necessary practice in growing deeper in Christ. Our worship needs to be God centered, an offering unto him.

Do you understand that from a worldly perspective, what we are doing here on Sunday morning is absolutely ridiculous? I was recently asked, why don’t more people come to worship? Why would they? To most people worship gathering is a waste of time. Why would I go to church when I could sleep in ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:10

Denomination: Methodist

Your Standing Before God

Contributed by Peter Fisher on May 31, 2010

A look at the theological words to see what they really mean to us

Our passage today starts with the word 'Therefore', which gives us a clue that there is a discussion that has already resulted in some sort of conclusion. As a result of which we have the passage in front of us today. It is also Paul at his difficult best. You can almost hear him having thoughts ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:1-5

Denomination: Anglican

Love Your Enemies

Contributed by Keith Broyles on Oct 7, 2014

Provide love to your enemy. When you do you are taking the old unacceptable relationship and making it new.

The following was purportedly posted on the Craigslist personals: I am writing to the guy who tried to mug me in downtown Savannah night before last at 1:43 a.m. I was the guy wearing the black Burberry jacket that you demanded I hand over, shortly after you pulled the knife on me and my ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:43-48

Denomination: Methodist

The Potter's House

Contributed by Shane Prewitt on Nov 9, 2007

This sermon is intended to challenge people to recognize their potential as vessels of honor in God’s hands.

The Potter’s House Jeremiah 18:1-6 Introduction If you have your Bibles I’m going to ask that you take them out and turn with me to the book of Jeremiah chapter 18. If you don’t know where Jeremiah is at, open up to the middle of your Bibles, Jeremiah follows Psalms, Proverbs, Ecclesiastes, Song ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 18:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

Sex And The Christian

Contributed by Scott Maze on Jun 4, 2021

The pleasure found in sex is not embarrassing. While the movies portray marital sex as routine and ordinary, the Bible considers the lifetime sexual union between one man and one woman as both sacred and profoundly pleasurable.

Adultery recently made the news. Iran has sentenced a 43-year-old widow and mother of two for “illicit relationships” with two men After receiving 99 lashes, she was sentenced for stoning. After much pleading from the United States and Great Briton, Iranian courts have relented and are considering ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

The Book Of Galatians – Chapter 5:7-11 Message 18 – Disobedience; Division; Study Of Leaven; Stumbling Blocks Series

Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Jun 21, 2024

What does the scripture teach about leaven? The Galatians, through disobedience had departed from Christ, and Paul has confidence they will return. We look at stumbling blocks and returning from sin. What is the offence of the cross?

THE BOOK OF GALATIANS – CHAPTER 5:7-11 MESSAGE 18 – DISOBEDIENCE; DIVISION; STUDY OF LEAVEN; STUMBLING BLOCKS We continue this vital study of Galatians so that our faith is secured in the realities of faith, and not pushed around by the whims of men and false teaches. These Galatian Christians ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:7, Galatians 1:8-9, Galatians 5:8, 2 Corinthians 2:11, 1 Corinthians 14:33, Galatians 5:9, Exodus 12:8, Exodus 12:19, Leviticus 2:4-5, Mark 8:15, Matthew 16:11-12, 1 Corinthians 5:6-8, Matthew 13:33, Galatians 5:10, John 16:7-8, Galatians 5:11, 1 Corinthians 1:23-24  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Encountering And Submitting To Christ

Contributed by Greg Johnson on Jun 3, 2007

Being a Christian is all about submitting to the Lordship of Christ. First we have to have a genuine encounter with the glorified Christ. After encountering Him we submit to His Lordship.

This message is an edited version of a sermon given at Loving God Fellowship. Copyright © 2007 Loving God Fellowship, Inc. http://www.LovingGodFellowship.org You are encouraged to share this message with those you know that are hungry for God’s Word. Encountering and Submitting to Christ By ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 6:1-8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Unusual Worship Series

Contributed by Ben Thomas on Nov 14, 2008

Isaiah went to temple but it was an unusual day. What takes place in worship...Encounter with God, Change the destiny....New Revelation...

Encountering God, experiencing change 1 IN THE year that King Uzziah died, [in a vision] I saw the Lord sitting upon a throne, high and lifted up, and the skirts of His train filled the [most holy part of the] temple. 2 Above Him stood the seraphim; each had six wings: with two [each] covered his ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 6:1-9

Denomination: Church Of God