Sermons on Shaped:

"The Potter And The Clay"

Contributed by Dave Martin on Jan 7, 2003

For Human Clay to be effectively shaped and ultimately used it must cooperate with the Potter - We are clay with a will of our own!

"The Potter and the Clay" Text: Jeremiah 18:1-6 & Selected Cross Creek Community Church Pastor Dave Martin – December 1, 2002 God’s Word is Powerful, Relevant, and Life Changing! From an article in Reader’s Digest: A friend of mine awoke one morning to find a puddle of water in the middle of his ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 18:1-6

Denomination: Bible Church

The Magnificance Of Failure

Contributed by Jim Kane on Feb 15, 2004

We get in shape for God when we let Him use our failures to help others.

Take a moment and look at the sermon title printed in your bulletin. Do you find it to be a strange title? Do you find it to be a contradiction? Most of us do not like failure and many of us have been taught – consciously or subconsciously – that failure is not acceptable. In fact, we live in a ...read more

Scripture: John 21:15-19

Denomination: Church Of God

Up From The Scum Series

Contributed by Sherm Nichols on Nov 13, 2006

Examines what we will need to let go of if we allow the theory of evolution to shape our thinking

Intro: 8 out of 9 school board members in Dover, PA were voted out last November. It would have been 9, but only 8 were up for re-election. It’s kind of a national tradition that being a school board member is a thankless job. But when was the last time people lined up to take the place of ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:1-31

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Seven Spheres Of Influence Series (Education/Family) Series

Contributed by Steve Greene on Dec 27, 2008

This is the second message in the Seven Spheres of Influence series, exploring the church’s role in shaping American culture.

Seven Spheres of Influence Series: Education and Family Connecting to our Culture The Seven Spheres of Influence are Arts and Entertainment, Business, Church, Education, Family, Media, Politics and Government. Colossians 3:12-17 (NLT) 12 Since God chose you to be the holy people he loves, you ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:12-17

Denomination: Nazarene

Wrestling With The Father…and Winning! Series

Contributed by Sherm Nichols on Jan 2, 2008

God desires for us to wrestle with Him in order to shape us into the people He wants us to become

I don’t have some clever fact or story or joke to start this sermon. Nothing can top the text itself: Genesis 32:22-32 That night Jacob got up and took his two wives, his two maidservants and his eleven sons and crossed the ford of the Jabbok. After he had sent them across the stream, he sent ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 32:24-32

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Who Is This Man? The Least Of These Series

Contributed by Denn Guptill on May 26, 2013

In Week two of this series we look at how Jesus shaped our view of "The Least of These"

Who is this Man? The Least of Theses It was John Lennon who said, “Jesus was all right, but his disciples were thick and ordinary. It's them twisting it that ruins it for me.” And from what I hear when I talk to people and read what people have to say about Jesus that seems to be the ...read more

Scripture: Mark 25:31-40, Matthew 25:31-40

Denomination: Wesleyan

Blow Out The Candles PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Nov 29, 2023

Trials shape us, and through God's grace, they can be transformed into testimonies of triumph and evidence of God's faithfulness.

Good morning, dear brothers and sisters in Christ. We gather here today, not as individuals, but as a collective body of believers, united in our love for God and our desire to understand His Word more fully. Our lives are a beautiful tapestry, woven together with threads of faith, hope, and love. ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 65:11-13

Topics: Wish Granted

Happy Mother's Day PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Dec 26, 2023

This sermon explores the vital role of mothers in shaping their children's spiritual lives and, consequently, the development of the Church.

Welcome, dear brothers and sisters in Christ. It's a pleasure to gather here today, in this sacred space, where we unite our hearts in worship and open our minds to the wisdom of the Word. As we gather in fellowship, let's take a moment to appreciate the divine connection that binds us all. It's a ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 22:6

Topics: Mother's Day

Our Covenant For Life: Witness PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Jan 23, 2024

Encourages believers to embrace and live out the Great Commission, allowing the Gospel to shape their lives and share it with others.

Dear brothers and sisters in Christ, welcome. We gather here today, not as strangers, but as a family knit together by the love of our Father. We are here to share in the joy of His word, to find comfort in His promises, and to be equipped by the truth of His Gospel. We are not here by chance, but ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:19-20

Topics: Witnessing, Jesus

Joy In The Midst Of Trouble PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Jan 30, 2024

Encourages embracing trials with joy as they are divine tools for shaping us into Christ's image through faith and perseverance.

Welcome, beloved family, to this place of peace and purpose. We are here, gathered in the warmth of fellowship, to delve into the depths of the Word and to draw from its wellspring of wisdom. We are here, not by accident or coincidence, but by divine appointment. For the Lord has a word for us ...read more

Scripture: James 1:2-8

Topics: Testing Of Faith, Patience

We Are Family PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Mar 19, 2024

This sermon explores the role of salvation, Christ's resurrection, and the Holy Spirit in shaping, strengthening, and sustaining the Christian community.

Welcome, brothers and sisters, to this gathering of hearts and minds in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ. We are here today, not by coincidence, but by divine appointment. Each of us, through the grace of God, has been drawn into this fellowship, this family, this faith community. We are here, not ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:42-47

Topics: Christian Community, Salvation

Intimacy PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 30, 2023

Explores the depth of Job's relationship with God, emphasizing the importance and impact of divine intimacy in shaping our lives.

Hey there, everyone! It's so awesome to see you all here. We're about to kick off a talk that I think is going to really hit home for a lot of us. I mean, who among us doesn't long for a deeper, more intimate relationship with God, right? Today, we're going to be hanging out in the book of Job, ...read more

Topics: Job's Relationship, Intimate Relationship, God

The Power Of A Praying Mother

Contributed by Kelvin Mckisic on May 13, 2024

Mothers not only hold the power to nurture their children, but also the power to shape and mold them through prayer.

“Ask, and it will be given to you; seek, and you will find; knock, and it will be opened to you. For everyone who asks receives, and he who seeks finds, and to him who knocks it will be opened. Or what man is there among you who, if his son asks for bread, will give him a stone?" Matthew ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:7-9, James 5:16, Isaiah 65:24

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Looking Ahead (New Year’s) Youth Sermon

Contributed by Youth Sermons on Dec 19, 2023

A follower of Jesus looks forward to the future with hope, leaving behind regrets and embracing the shaping power of the future.

Hey guys, I heard this cool quote from a pro golfer named Tom Lehman. He said, “Everyone needs three things to live well: something to do, someone to love, and something to look forward to.” What gets you out of bed in the morning? We all need something to do, right? School, sports, hobbies, even ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:17, Romans 8:28, Philippians 3:13-14

Topics: Future Technology, Optimistic Outlook, Progressive Change, Hopeful Living

Empowered By Listening

Contributed by Richard Schwedes on Jul 17, 2022

In today's focus on Mary and Martha, we explore how listening to Jesus is the most important thing we can do as Christians....we are reminded of the shape of God's love and it shapes our actions and gives purpose to our actions.

Introduction: Today’s sermon has been prepared by Pastor Richard, who is currently recovering from Covid. Opening Prayer: Loving Lord, we thank You that You are constantly talking to us. Help us to have open ears and hearts to hear and receive from You. In Jesus name we pray. Amen Today ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:38-42, Psalm 27:4, James 2:14-18, 1 John 4:10-12

Denomination: Lutheran