Sermons on Oil Jug:

Priority Mail Series

Contributed by Steve Ely on Dec 7, 2022

We have been blessed but are we a blessing? We have received but do we ever give anything back? It may be time to return to sender!

Return To Sender Pt. 3 - Priority Mail I. Introduction Written in 1962 by Otis Blackwell and Winfield Scott the song Return To Sender it was first recorded and released by none other than Elvis Presley. On November 11th, 1962, the song peaked at #2 for 5 weeks on Billboard's Hot Top 100 chart ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 17:10-16, 2 Kings 4:1-7

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Rod Of God

Contributed by Bruce Howell on Jan 9, 2002

We hold in our hands those things which God can use to advance His kingdom.

The Rod of God Exodus 4:1-12 1 Moses answered, "What if they do not believe me or listen to me and say, ’The LORD did not appear to you’?" 2 Then the LORD said to him, "What is that in your hand?" "A staff," he replied. 3 The LORD said, "Throw it on the ground." Moses threw it on the ground and ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 4:1-12, Exodus 17:8-11

Denomination: Wesleyan

What Are You Standing On

Contributed by Jason Jones on Oct 24, 2011

Exposition of Hebrews 11 regarding three descriptions of faith.

Text: Heb 11:1-3, Title: What Are You Standing On? Date/Place: NRBC, 10.22.11, PM A. Opening illustration: Faith is unutterable trust in God, trust which never dreams that He will not stand by us.” — Oswald Chambers, "Is this really, THE water jug of THE prophet Joel from the ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

The Great Commission Series

Contributed by Scott Jewell on Aug 17, 2016

In English class, we've been given five questions to answer in every circumstance. How does answering those questions help us understand the marching orders we've been given in the Great Commission?

In 1944, Lt. Hiroo Onoda of the Japanese military was commissioned to guerilla warfare with squad of 4 in a remote island of the Phillippines. From the end of WWII, various leaflets and propaganda pieces were dropped onto the island to notify Onoda that the war was over, but he was sure it was a ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:16-20

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Treasure Pipeline Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Jan 28, 2007

The "health and wealth" doctrine is a heresy. But it uses many sound Biblical truths in its false teaching. Do you know what one basic truth they’ve left out?

OPEN: Ray Stedman shared the true story of a man who lived in Houston that received a letter from a large international radio broadcast seeking support from Christians for their broadcasting. They sent out a letter - the kind that is double-spaced, every sentence is a paragraph, and they ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 9:1-15

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Following God's Vision For Your Life

Contributed by Derek Geldart on May 15, 2022

Life is filled with never ending choices. How we decide to live our lives matters to God. The following sermon is review Biblical characters who when hearing God’s call obeyed and as a result got to participate in a divine role in His kingdom that far outlasted their time on this earth!

Following His Vision for Your Life Online Sermon: http://www.mckeesfamily.com/?page_id=3567 There are many great wonders in this world but certainly one of the most beautiful but challenging of them is a maze found in Venice, Italy called the Villa Pisani Labirinto. Designed by Girolamo ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 3:5-6

Denomination: Baptist

"Believing In Our Hearts - Knowing With Our Minds" Series

Contributed by Rich Anderson on Jan 10, 2011

Ture wisdom only comes from God. And as we gain more wisdom our faith becomes stronger. We want to serve God and we have a desire to know Him. And the more we know Him, the more we love Him.

I read once of a man who was lost in the desert, just dying for a drink of water. He stumbled upon an old shack – a ramshackled, windowless, roofless, weather beaten old shack. He looked around and found a little shade from the heat of the desert sun. As he glanced around he saw a pump about ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 1:1-7

Denomination: Christian Church

Elisha Serves A Widow Series

Contributed by Daniel Habben on Sep 21, 2014

Challenges are gifts from God.

“Imagine, if you will, a gift. It’s not big. You could wrap it in a golf ball-size box. This gift can do incredible things for you however. It will bring all of your family together. You will feel loved and appreciated like never before and reconnect with friends and acquaintances you ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 4:1-7

Denomination: Lutheran

God Our Great And Faithful Provider Series

Contributed by Charles Wall, Jr. on Aug 14, 2008

God is your great and faithful provider whether you are someone important or even a nondescript widow.

One of the great themes found over & over in the Bible is that regardless of the times in which people lived & the problems they faced there was no problem or need which God could not meet if they simply trusted & obeyed Him. I call to your attention the key verse from last week’s story in which ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 4:1-7, 1 Kings 17:1-9, 2 Kings 4:1

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

The Divine Shepherd's Assurances

Contributed by Ron Freeman, Evangelist on Feb 17, 2018

To establish that like David, we too have the divine shepherd’s assurances. That He is our eternal and everlasting shepherd; He is always present with us in every life’s challenge; and His goodness and mercy shall follow us all the days of our lives.

INTRODUCTION Outline. 1. His Eternal Pre-existence 2. His Everlasting Presence 3. His Endless Provisions Remarks. 1. In our lesson today we are going to be discussing the theme: “the divine shepherd’s assurances.” David’s 23rd Psalms, outlines these great assurances: “The LORD is my shepherd; I ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 23:1-6

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Message 13 - 1 Thessalonians Chapter 5:19-20 – Do Not Quench The Holy Spirit; And Use Your Gift Series

Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Jan 1, 2023

Paul commands the Thessalonians not to quench the Spirit. We will consider that and the ministry of the Holy Spirit, and the use of gifts given to every believer. Biblical prophecies are not to be despised through neglect or misappropriation. Victory in storms.

MESSAGE 13 - 1 THESSALONIANS CHAPTER 5:19-20 – DO NOT QUENCH THE HOLY SPIRIT; AND USE YOUR GIFT {{1Thessalonians 5:19 Do not quench the Spirit. 1Thess 5:20 Do not despise prophetic utterances.”}} Quench not the Spirit. Despise not prophesyings. (KJV) Do not quench the Spirit. Do not despise ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:19, Matthew 25:1-13, Matthew 24:3, Matthew 24:44, Matthew 24:42, Matthew 24:41, Ephesians 6:16, Matthew 3:11, 2 Timothy 1:6-7, Romans 12:6-8, 1 Corinthians 12:4-14, Ephesians 4:30, 1 Timothy 4:14  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

What's Your Immigration Status?

Contributed by Paul Johnson on Mar 4, 2010

This sermon draws a comparison between the civil rights movement and the call for immigration reform for full citizen in the context that the citizen that matters the most is our citizenship in heaven.

Sermon Title – What’s your immigration status? Sermon Text - Philippians 3:17- 4:1 17 Brothers and sisters, join in imitating me, and observe those who live according to the example you have in us. 18For many live as enemies of the cross of Christ; I have often told you of them, and ...read more

Denomination: Methodist

Will Jesus Find Faith? It Is Up To You!

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Jun 14, 2020

We look at the seeds of faith. Seems today we have faith in everything but God. We trust the elevator? The bank? The batteries? Why not have FAITH IN GOD? The measure of faith vs the gift of faith?

WILL JESUS FIND FAITH? IT IS UP TO YOU? By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com I have small medicine baggies. You can find them at Walmart or Hobby Lobby. I place about 10 seeds of varying sizes in each bag. I also place an attention grabber in each bag… two donut seeds. I tell the story ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:13, Luke 18:8, Hebrews 11:6

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Joy In Giving To God Series

Contributed by Norman Bernad on Aug 5, 2021

The book of Philippians was written for two reasons. First of all it was written as a letter of Paul’s expression of joy. The Christian life is to be filled with joy.

The Joy in Giving To God 1. Philippians 4:15-19 2. Mark 12:41-44 Psalm 138 The book of Philippians was written for two reasons. First of all it was written as a letter of Paul’s expression of joy. The Christian life is to be filled with joy. In this letter Paul expressed joy in numerous ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:15-19, Mark 12:41-44

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Economic Preparation .

Contributed by Ralph Andrus on Jan 13, 2009

❶ Dismal News ❷ Sad News ❸ Reflective News ❹ Biblical News ❺ Action News

❶ Dismal News - Labor Department – In Nov. 533,000 jobs were lost – the most in any month since 1974. - (Reuters Jan 7) - If the US Congress does not pass an economic stimulus plan soon the country will lose another 3 million jobs in 2009 - US News & World Report 1/7/09 - US government ...read more

Scripture: Malachi 3:6-12

Denomination: Baptist