Sermons on Shaped Like Clay:

The Door To Full Surrender

Contributed by Andy Almendarez on Apr 4, 2004

Tests of our faith shape our ministry.

The Door to Full Surrender 1 Samuel 3:1 Scripture Reading – 1 Samuel 3:1-10 Thesis – Tests of our faith shape our ministry. Aim – At the end of this message, the hearer will know the trials and tests of our faith are part of God’s calling in our ministry. Our devotional opens in chapter three ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 3:1-10

Denomination: Holiness

"Actions Speak Louder Than Anything"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Sep 6, 2012

A sermon about having "Jesus shaped faith."

“Actions Speak Louder than Anything” James 2:1-18 Comedian Louis C.K. once said, “I have a lot of beliefs…And I live by none of them. That’s just the way I am. They’re just my beliefs. I just like believing them—I like that part. They’re my ...read more

Scripture: James 2:1-18

Denomination: United Methodist

The Potter's House

Contributed by Dana Visneskie on Oct 2, 2005

A message about the Potter and the clay. I give 4 points of what we learn about God and how He relates to us, enjoy!

Title: The Potter’s House Text: Jer 18:1-6; Isa 64:8 Read Text!!! Pray!!! Introduction: - I found this story in Readers Digest that will direct us in were we are going this morning: An individual awoke one morning to find a puddle of water in the middle of his king-size waterbed. In order to ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 18:1-6, Isaiah 64:18

Denomination: Pentecostal

Under Construction

Contributed by Michael Smith on Aug 13, 2007

This sermon is an encouragement and uplifting sermon. It reminds us that as long as God is the Potter and we are the clay, we have nothing to fear because He is in control.

Sermon: “Still Under Construction” Text: Jeremiah 18: 1-6 The word which came to Jeremiah from the LORD, saying, Arise, and go down to the potter’s house, and there I will cause thee to hear my words. Then I went down to the potter’s house, and, behold, he wrought a work on the wheels. And ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 18:1-6

The Potter's House

Contributed by Ken Harris on Sep 5, 2004

The purpose of this sermon is to motivate the hearers to affirm to others that - FIGURATIVELY SPEAKING - God is the Portter and we are the Marred Clay; and He doesn’t GIVE-UP ON US.

“The Potter’s House” Jeremiah 18:1-6 U.S. Army Chaplain (MAJ) Ken Harris CP Walker, Taegu, South Korea BIG IDEA: GOD DOESN’T GIVE-UP ON US. REFERENCES: John 3:1-7; Jeremiah 18:1-11; Psalm 139:1-6,13-18; Deut. 30:15-20; 2 Cor. 4:7 (... earthen vessels in the KJV or Jars of Clay in the NIV); ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 18:1-6

Denomination: Pentecostal

This Year's Vision: Becoming More Like Jesus

Contributed by Derek Geldart on Dec 27, 2020

This sermon will review three vital questions : are you on the right track, do you have passion to run, are you looking back or are you looking forward and striving to become more like Jesus so that upon His return you might hear the words “good and faithful servant”?

The Vision to know Jesus! Philippians 3:7-14 Online Sermon: http://www.mckeesfamily.com/?page_id=3567 The beginning of another year is upon us, you know the time when most people review last year’s accomplishments and strive to set new goals and dreams. For many their vision of a ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:7-14

Denomination: Baptist

Seek God Diligently Series

Contributed by Obeth Jebakumar on Mar 28, 2021

We should know how to seek our living God. Our God is not like any other gods made of stone and clay. Our God is more powerful than any billionaire or any President in this world. We should seek Him diligently.

SEEK GOD DILIGENTLY Hebrews 11:6 But without faith it is impossible to please Him, for he who comes to God must believe that He is, and that He is a rewarder of those who diligently seek Him. 1). FAITH … At first, this verse reminds us that FAITH is the most important thing in the life of a ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:6

Denomination: Methodist

Follow The Example Of Christ's Humility Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Sep 5, 2018

The act of incarnation in which God became man, the humble circumstances and sufferings of Christ in life, and the supreme act of dying on the cross established Jesus Christ as the greatest illustration of one completely unselfish and entirely devoted to others.

Date: 7/20/18 Lesson #12 Title: Follow the Example of Christ's Humility Scripture: (Philippians 2:5-11, NIV) 5In your relationships with one another, have the same mindset as Christ Jesus: 6Who, being in very nature{1] God, did not consider equality with God something to be used to his own ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:5-11

Denomination: Baptist

What Does A Godly Father Look Like?

Contributed by Joe Bedy on Jun 12, 2001

Examines the importance of the father’s example as he is present in his children’s lives.

June 6th 2001 What Does a Godly Father Look Like? Dad was sick in bed with the flu and he watched his darling little girl, as she wanted to nurse him back to good health. She fluffed his pillow, she brought him his book to read, and she even brought him a surprise cup of tea. Dad said as he drank ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:13-22

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Grace Is What You Need For Times Like These

Contributed by Wayne Burnett on Oct 17, 2001

WE ARE LIVING IN A DANGEROUS, FEARFUL TIME COMPARATIVE TO THAT OF NOAH. NOAH LIVED IN VICTORY AND WALKED WITH GOD. GRACE WAS HIS SOURCE OF STRENGTH. FOCUS ON "AS IT WAS IN THE DAYS OF NOAH" AND "NOAH FOUND GRACE"

GRACE IS WHAT YOU NEED FOR TIMES LIKE THESE MATT 24:32-39 & GEN 6:5-8 FOCUS - AS IT WAS IN THE DAYS OF NOAH & NOAH FOUND GRACE I. BREAKING DOWN MATTHEW 24 A. Matt 24 deals with Israel’s future and the second coming of Christ at the end of the tribulation period B. 3-14 deal with first 3 1/2 ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 24:32-39, Genesis 6:5-8

Denomination: Church Of God

I Never Thought It Would Be Like This!"

Contributed by James Wilson on Nov 23, 2000

What do you do when life disappoints you?

"I never thought it would be like this!" What do you do when life disappoints you Romans 12:1-2 Have you ever played Bible Trivia? I've played it twice--the first and the last time. My father and I, both pastors, were on a team against my sister and my mother. Our team took a real drumming. I'm ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:1-2

Denomination: Baptist

Put Away Your Suspicions And Be Like Ananias

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

Have you ever struggled to go out of your way to help people who are considered to be suspicious fellows? Imagine the hesitancy of Ananias when the Lord told him to render assistance to the murdering Saul of Tarsus.

Illustration:A poor workman always finds fault with his tools. Bits & Pieces, May 1990, p. 10. Illustration:Ten Most Used Excuses: 1. I forgot. 2. No one told me to go ahead. 3. I didn’t think it was that important. 4. Wait until the boss comes back and ask him. 5. I didn’t know you were ...read more

Scripture: Acts 9:10-20, Acts 9:20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

When The Record Plays, Will You Like The Tune?

Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Jul 23, 2005

What are you recording for your final performance?

When the Record Plays Will You Like The Tune? For some of the younger folks in the audience you may not remember a record player or records. CDs are possibly all you know. Well, a record is like a CD only bigger and usually black though I have seen red, blue and green ones.. They started ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 3:11-15

Denomination: Baptist

The Importance Of Treating Your Spouse Like A Dog Series

Contributed by Ethan Muse on Apr 2, 2004

A sermon on the work of the Holy Sprit in our relationships in the home.

In preparing for this sermon, I decided to use for my title, The Importance of Treating Your Spouse Like a Dog. I’ll leave that alone for a few minutes for you to think about it, and I’ll address it later in the sermon, but let me say for now that I think that a lot of marriages today would be ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:18-33

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

The Eighth Day Is Like New Year's Day

Contributed by Joel Pankow on Dec 23, 2003

how Jesus’ circumcision gives us hope for the new year

December 31, 2003 Luke 2:21 21 On the eighth day, when it was time to circumcise him, he was named Jesus, the name the angel had given him before he had been conceived. (NIV) On the first day, God said, “let there be light,” and there was light. On the second day, God separated the waters ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:21

Denomination: Lutheran