Sermons on Shaped Like Clay:

Jesus Shaping Our Priorities

Contributed by Richard Schwedes on Jul 30, 2016

When we listen to God, rather than our own voice about God, our priorities in life change from being self focused to being Godly focus, this sermon encourages us to think about what it means to live with the many gifts God has given us with a Godly focus

What are your priorities and goals at the moment? What are your priorities and goals in life? Some people have very intentional goals and priorities, Others do not But this doesn’t mean they don’t have priorities a good way to judge what are your priorities is to consider where do ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:13-21

Denomination: Lutheran

We Were Shaped For Serving God Series

Contributed by Richard Pfeil on Apr 18, 2005

Realize God did not create you to be a consumer but to make a contribution to the world

“WE WERE SHAPED FOR SERVING GOD” Sunday, May 23, 2004 40 Days of Purpose – week 5 We are in the fifth week of 40 Days of Purpose answering the question “What on earth am I here for?” I have asked Karen Yarnall to be a living demonstration of last week’s message, but also this week’s message, as ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:10

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The God Who Shapes The World.

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Feb 22, 2026

This chapter is addressed initially to Cyrus, the LORD’s ‘anointed’ (cf. Isaiah 45:1). The LORD introduces Himself as God who “created the heavens and formed the earth” and announces again, “I am the LORD: and there is none else” (ISAIAH 45:18).

THE GOD WHO SHAPES THE WORLD. Isaiah 45:6-8, Isaiah 45:18, Isaiah 45:21-25. ISAIAH 45:6-8. 1. “I the LORD and no one else” (Isaiah 45:6b). The LORD desires that ‘they may know from the rising of the sun, and from the west, that (there is) none beside me’ (cf. Isaiah 45:6a). Literally, “I ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 45:6-8, Isaiah 45:18, Isaiah 45:21-25

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Treasure In Clay Jars, Why Not A Vault? PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 25, 2023

Despite our flaws and imperfections, God has chosen to house His all-surpassing power within us, demonstrating His grace and glory through our lives.

Good morning, family of God! You know, this world can make us feel pretty beat up and broken sometimes, can't it? If you're anything like me, there are days when your flaws seem just too big to bear. But I've got some good news for you today. We're going to dive into 2 Corinthians 4:7, and I ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 4:7

Topics: God's Glory

God's Blessings In Cracked, Clay Pots

Contributed by Paul Dietz on Jun 21, 2008

Last in a series of sermons on Earthen Vessels

I recently read a peculiar story about a family in Lander, Wyoming that had gone to their local refuse dump to dispose of some unwanted family items that were either busted or greatly abused. As they were emptying there junk into a large dumpster, the man of the home saw something that caught his ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 4:1-18

Denomination: *other

"for A Time Such As This"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Feb 14, 2022

A sermon for healing from the past two years of the Covid-19 crisis.

“For A Time Such As This” 2 Corinthians 4:7-18 Based on a sermon given by The Rev. Dr. Candace L. Lewis Recently, a therapist was asked to give a pulse on where she thought people were as we are posting almost year two of this season we are navigating. These are just the highlights of what she ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 4:7-18

Denomination: United Methodist

The Purpose Of This Place

Contributed by Melvin Maughmer, Jr. on Dec 6, 2022

The purpose of this place you are in currently is to shape and mold you into the image and likeness of Christ so that you can fulfill your purpose in the Kingdom of God as a citizen, servant, ambassador and king to rule and reign with Christ.

The Purpose of This Place By Bishop Melvin L. Maughmer, Jr. OPENING: - The Kingdom of God is not a religious institution, a spiritual club, or even your local church or denomination. The Kingdom of God is the realm where God reigns supreme, His authority is recognized, and His will is obeyed. The ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 17:1-7

Denomination: Apostolic

Be Like... Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Apr 2, 2015

This is the 8th sermon in the series "Are You Real?". Who are you like?

Series: Are You Real? [#8] BE LIKE… 1 John 3:11-24 Introduction: On this Mother’s Day, I want us to continue in our series in 1 John. When God put Adam to sleep and took a rib from him, He created a very different creature- Woman. The old saying, “Boys are made out of snips ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 3:11-24

Denomination: Baptist

Clay Pot... Your Hidden Treasure

Contributed by Lorraine Greeff on Jul 4, 2021

clay pots were used to store treasures, oil, wheat, wine, important documents, what is hidden in your clay pot.

CLAY POT…YOUR HIDDEN TREASURE You cannot tell the value of something by the package it comes in. Like the treasure of salvation buried in the dirt in the parable that Jesus told, the treasure was so precious that the man sold everything to buy it and a pearl is found in an ugly oyster shell. The ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 4:1-11

Denomination: Charismatic

The Proclaimed Kingdom - Treasure In Clay Vessel Series

Contributed by Chris Appleby on Oct 22, 2007

While we wait for Jesus to return, our task is to cooperate with God in his transforming work within us, to listen and obey. And it’s to continue to share the gospel with those around us; to share the glory of God with them.

One of the things I love about travel is going to places that have a history behind them. To visit Rome, to see the Coliseum or the Roman Forum, to walk on paving stones that are 2000 years old, that maybe even Paul walked on when he was brought before Caesar. Last year I preached in a church that ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 4:1-18

Denomination: Anglican

Cowards, Clay Pots And The Power Of God

Contributed by Timothy Archer on Jan 5, 2004

Sermon looking at the life of Gideon

Judges 6-7 Cowards, Clay Pots, and the Power of God What do we think about when we think about the story of Gideon? (Besides the Bibles in hotels!) We may remember the way he tested God with the fleece. We may remember his army of torch bearers and trumpets. But do we remember the rest of the ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

We Have This Treasure In Jars Of Clay

Contributed by Timm Meyer on Jun 5, 2002

PENTECOST 2(B) - June 2, 2002 - Believers have God’s treasure in jars of clay: this treasure is God’s light and Jesus’ life.

WE HAVE THIS TREASURE IN JARS OF CLAY 2 Corinthians 4:5-12 - June 2, 2002 . 5For we do not preach ourselves, but Jesus Christ as Lord, and ourselves as your servants for Jesus’ sake. 6For God, who said, "Let light shine out of darkness," made his light shine in our hearts to give us ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 4:5-12, 2 Corinthians 4:16

Denomination: Lutheran

Am I More Than Dust Shaped By Accident?

Contributed by Byron Perrine on Jul 9, 2019

This sermon witnesses to the truth that each of us has an immortal soul, speaks to the importance of recognizing that we have an immortal soul, and asks what life would be like if humanity had no soul.

(If you have found this sermon helpful, please visit us at www.HeritageRestorationProject.org or www.ChristianWisdom.info) Genesis 1:26-27 tells us that we are created in God’s image. By this we mean that we are created with a soul in which God communes with us. The sorry state of sinfulness into ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 8:3-5, 1 John 3:1-3

Denomination: United Methodist

Like Father Like Son Series

Contributed by David Welch on Sep 20, 2007

First of a series on the characteristics of God as our father.  This message deals with likeness and the passing on of His DNA to believers.

“Kingdom Kids” Part 1 Introduction Since Father’s Day is coming up in four weeks I thought we would take a short break from 1 John to further explore the wonder of God as our father. Fathers play a vital role in any society. Since we explored the passage in 1 John about being children of God and ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 4:3-7

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Who Do You Look Like? PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Nov 12, 2023

Explores our divine origin and purpose, emphasizing that we are created in God's image and called to reflect His likeness in our lives.

Beloved friends, as we gather here today in the house of the Lord, I am reminded of the words of John Calvin who once said, "We are not to reflect on the wickedness of men but to look to the image of God in them, an image which, covering and obliterating their faults, an image which, by its beauty ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:26-27

Topics: Image, Likeness