Sermons on Potters Clay:

The Purpose Of The Church- Service Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Aug 1, 2003

Are we supposed to serve or be served?

INTRODUCTION As we have looked at the question “What is the Purpose of the Church, thus far we have identified three areas of that should be included in the purpose of the church, worship, fellowship, discipleship. Today I want to look at an area that a lot of churches struggle with. It is an ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:1-8, 1 Corinthians 12:14-31

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

6keys To Godly Relationships. Key#4 Forgiving

Contributed by Mark Elkins on Aug 28, 2003

An elderly person once said, "To have a long relationship, you must have a short memory." Let’s discover the value of forgiveness in Godly relationships.

It has been said that real friends are those who, when you have made a fool of yourself, don’t feel you’ve done a permanent job. An elderly person was quoted that if you want to have a long relationship with anyone, you need a short memory. Tell story Ananias; pray. I. Forgiveness is a response ...read more

Scripture: Acts 9:10-20

Denomination: Baptist

When, Where And Who? Series

Contributed by Greg Nance on Dec 29, 2001

The God of time, place and person has come here for you and me. Are you ready?

Look Who’s Worshipping Jesus? Matthew 2:1-12 This week I was doing some research on the star of Bethlehem. It is amazing how many theories there are for what happened and when. My personal favorite is in: The Star of Bethlehem: The Legacy of the Magi is published by Rutgers University Press. By ...read more

Scripture: Romans 9:11-20, Matthew 2:1-12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Living Letters Of Jesus Christ

Contributed by Ronald Fair on May 30, 2002

Christians are meant to be living letters of Jesus Christ, bearing a message of good tidings of great joy unto all the world.

Living Letters of Jesus Christ Text II Corinthians 3:2-3 “Ye are our Epistle written in our hearts, known and read of all men, manifestly declared to be the Epistle of Christ ministered by us, written not with ink, but with the spirit of the living God, not in tables of stone but in fleshy tables ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 3:2-3

Denomination: Methodist

Shaped To Serve

Contributed by Kevin Litchfield on Oct 17, 2005

A sermon from the purpose driven life series

This morning I want to begin a discussion of another of God’s purposes for our lives. Over the last few weeks we have seen that: First we were created for God’s pleasure- we were designed to be in relationship with God. Second- we were formed for God’s family- and as a result God desires to place ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:4-6

Denomination: Baptist

Hidden Symbolism: Inherit The Winds!

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Sep 22, 2005

There are many lessons hidden in the Bible in symbolism. The East winds are symbolic of chastening.The North winds tell a story of cleansing. The South wind declares renewal. The west winds suggest blessings.

Hidden Symbolism: Inherit the Wind By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com You can tell how big a person is: by what it takes to discourage him. There are many lessons hidden in the Bible in symbolism. Symbolism is the art or practice of using symbolic things that have intangible ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 11:29

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Fast Tracks Of Faith - God's Will

Contributed by Joseph Rodgers on Dec 15, 2003

This is the sixth message in a series on understanding and doing the will of God.

Verse: Do you not know that in a race all the runners run, but only one gets the prize? Run in such a way as to get the prize. Everyone who competes in the games goes into strict training. They do it to get a crown that will not last; but we do it to get a crown that will last forever. ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:1-2, 1 Corinthians 9:24-27

Denomination: Baptist

Not Many Fathers

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Jun 11, 2002

Men need to arise to the High office of being a Father.

A MESSAGE TO FATHERS By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com TEXT: 1 Cor. 4:15, For though ye have ten thousand instructors in Christ, yet have ye not many Fathers: for in Christ Jesus I have begotten you through the Gospel. Today, I ponder: WHAT IS A FATHER? Our THOUGHT will be, NOT MANY ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 4:15

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Forging A Real World Faith

Contributed by Brad Rigney on Jun 23, 2006

This sermon looks at what we must do to forge a faith that is real and effective in our world today.

Forging A Real World Faith: Live as a Servant and Witness of the Lord Acts 26 Intro.: A. We have been talking about Forging a Real World Faith! A couple of special word pictures we have to help us understand that God wants to Forge in us a Real World Faith is… 1. BlackSmith who took molted metal, ...read more

Scripture: Acts 26:1-20

Denomination: Adventist

How Then Can We Be Saved?

Contributed by Timm Meyer on Dec 19, 2007

Advent 1(B) - How then can we be saved? God’s power makes all tremble. God’s justice makes us despair. Thankfully, God’s mercy is our confidence.

HOW THEN CAN WE BE SAVED? (Outline) December 2, 2007 - ADVENT 1 - Isaiah 64:1-8 INTRO: How then can we be saved? is a familiar age-old question. When man remembers his mortality he often wonders what next. Many ask how then can we be saved? This is also a familiar question to students of ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 64:1-8

Denomination: Lutheran

Clothed In Robes Of Humbleness

Contributed by Mark Roper on Jun 3, 2008

There is no way to become a mature Christian unless we learn to be humble.

Clothed in Robes of Humbleness When asked what were the three most important Christian virtues, Augustine replied, "Humility, humility, and humility." Yet, this great virtue is in rather short supply in our culture. Topic: There is no way to become a mature Christian unless we learn to be ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:12

Denomination: Church Of God

When God Chooses...

Contributed by Efren V. Narido on Mar 30, 2008

Was it just your own choice why you believe? Could you really choose to follow God, to believe in Him, or to be saved?

"For he chose us in him before the creation of the world to be holy and blameless in his sight. In love he predestined us to be adopted as his sons through Jesus Christ, in accordance with his pleasure and will" (Ephesians 1:4-5, NIV). “For HE chose…” It is God who actually made the choice. ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:4-5

Denomination: Baptist

Happy New Year" Or "Let's Begin Again"

Contributed by Gerald Du Preez on Jul 20, 2010

A reflection on new beginnings that a New Year brings with a focus on the Ultimate Beginning -- God -- who can give us the ultimate new beginning.

Happy New Year Or Let’s Begin Again • Almost forgotten that it’s a new year. o Still appropriate to wish you a Happy New Year? o Has the New Year been happy for you? o Have you kept/broken your New Year’s resolutions? • Why did we look forward to the end of the year ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1-14

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

Longing For The Presence Of God

Contributed by James Roberts on Dec 13, 2009

Israel longed for God's presence as do we today.

LONGING FOR THE PRESENCE OF GOD Isaiah 64:1-12 INTRODUCTION: Solomon was one of the greatest figures in Israel’s history. He was richly blessed of the Lord, yet it is said of him in 1 Kings 11:4: For it came to pass, when Solomon was old, that his wives turned away his heart after other ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 64:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

From Prisoner To Prince Series

Contributed by Rodney Kelley on Sep 3, 2009

Joseph went thru trials he didn’t understand so God could prepare him for something bigger. Sometimes trials we face are a result of God making us more like Him.

Intro. For the sake of time, I will not read the entire text. Remember, Joseph has been sold and scandalized. He was in the middle of a storm that was God’s plan for him. I. The Dedication - vs. 4 There are two imprisoned with Joseph. There may have been a conspiracy to kill ...read more

Denomination: Baptist