Sermons on Special Vessels:

Deliberate Unity

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Nov 20, 2016

Unity in His church is important to God... but do you know why? (Preached at a Unity Service with English, Spanish and Burmese speaking worshipers)

(I went over to the thermostat on the wall that we have on stage) Over here on the wall we have a box. I look closely here and I see a number. It says “70”. What does that mean? That’s right – it means that that’s the temperature here on stage. Now is that ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:1-6, Ephesians 4:1

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Enduring Faith

Contributed by John Vessell on Jan 18, 2003

Endurance was the key ingredient in the life and ministry of Moses.

Enduring Faith Portrayed in the life of Moses Hebrews 12:1-3 Hebrews 11:24-27 Introduction: The key to success in the Christian life is the same as it was for Christ and the heroes of our faith. Spiritual success is found in the ability to endure. In Hebrews 12:3 we read how we are to consider ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:1-3, Hebrews 11:23-27

Denomination: Baptist

The Mark Of A True Christian Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Nov 17, 2013

Jesus said we should love one another. But why bother to tell us to do it? Shouldn't it come naturally to us? Apparently not. So, what do we need to understand in order to obey this command that Jesus gave us?

OPEN: Several years ago there was an Olympics held in Seattle Washington. And the special event that was talked about for years afterward was the 100 yard dash. Lined up on the starting line were 9 contestants, waiting for the gun to go off. At the gun, the started their run… kind of. For ...read more

Scripture: John 13:34-35, John 13:31-34, Acts 11:1-18, Revelation 21:1-6, John 13:11-35  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Where's Your Worth? Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Dec 2, 2013

Where do you find your "self-worth"? Is it in God, or in yourself? The Pharisees looked for their importance in themselves and ended up robbing God of His glory to gain their own. How can avoid the traps that ensnared these highly religious leaders?

OPEN: "Sometime, when you're feeling important Sometime, when your ego's in bloom Sometime when you take it for granted, You're the best qualified man in the room. Sometime when you feel that your going, would leave an unfillable hole, Just follow this simple instruction, and see how it humbles ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 23:1-12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Can You See This Sign? Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Apr 2, 2017

The blind saw Jesus, but the Pharisees couldn't. What were the differences in their blindnesses and what can we learn from the man born blind?

(Before reading the text and opening with prayer, we sang the following chorus: “I saw the light, I saw the light No more darkness, no more night Now I’m so happy, no sorrow in sight For praise the Lord… I saw the light.”) OPEN: When I’m preparing for a sermon, a lot of times I’ll take little ...read more

Scripture: John 9:1-33

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

A Trip To The Potter's House

Contributed by Darren Felarise on Jun 12, 2008

A guided tour of the potter’s house, and how it applies to every believer.

Imagine with me, if you would, as I take you on this tour of the potter’s house. As we walk in the door, the first thing that catches our attention is I) The Potter Now, the potter is the Boss. He’s the man in charge. But there’s something different about this boss. He doesn’t just sit around & ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 18:1-6

Denomination: Assembly Of God

A Fishing Trip To Remember - Part 1

Contributed by Bo Dunford on Nov 2, 2020

Fishing For Men

LUKE 5:1-11 “A FISHING TRIP TO REMEMBER” – PART 1 A) When I was a little younger, me and my brother, Wayne, would go to Lake Murray. * Wayne worked with a guy that owned a pontoon boat and he would let him use it a lot. B) We would go down, get on the pontoon boat and fish all night ...read more

Scripture: Luke 5:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

What If - (A Fresh Start)

Contributed by John Gullick on Dec 31, 2017

A sermon on the potter and the clay that I preached for New year 2018 - (Some unknown sources)

…Romans chapter 9 20But who are you, O man, to talk back to God? Shall what is formed say to Him who formed it, “Why have you made me like this?” 21Does not the potter have the right to make from the same lump of clay one vessel for special occasions and another for common use? 22What if God, ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 18:1-12

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

A New Beginning In The Potter?s Hand

Contributed by Timothy Jones on Jan 13, 2003

God can mold you into what you need to be if you allow Him

A NEW BEGINNING IN THE POTTER?S HAND-Pastor Tim Jones Jer. 18:1-17, 19:1-2, 10-12 Bible Reading Program?DID YOU HAVE TIME? Illust: Acorns, Pumpkins and God 1. Many of us here today need a new beginning. a. God allows 2nd changes and new beginnings. 2. Have you ever wished you could go back and ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 18:1-17, Jeremiah 19:1-10, Jeremiah 18:1-6

Denomination: Holiness

Gods Workmanship

Contributed by Craig Smee on Oct 19, 2005

An encouraging, uplifting sermon lifting up acongregation who may have found the going a bit tough;

Feel the excitement? Express excitement. He is hear King of kings and Lord of Lords Read Jerimiah 18:1-6 Read verse 6 again He is working on us – we are His workmanship. ACTIVITY: “Neighbor are you aware that you are Gods workmanship?” Our lives = Gods workmanship. As much as I enjoy ...read more

Denomination: Christian Church

Funeral - Jars Of Clay

Contributed by Barry Hidey on Jan 12, 2001

There is a spiritual gift in the life of those who die in the Lord.

Jars of Clay Dying, Christ destroyed our death. Rising, Christ restored our life. Christ will come again in glory. Here and now, dear friends, we are God’s children. What we shall be has not been revealed, But we know when he appears we shall be like him, for we shall see him as he is. Those who ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 4:7-18

Denomination: Methodist

How To Be Filled With The Holy Spirit

Contributed by Mark Berry on Apr 1, 2011

The scriptures are clear that the believer has a need to be FILLED with the Holy Spirit. This message gives you the scriptural guidelines for your hearer in a Wesleyan/Armenian perspective.

"HOW TO BE FILLED WITH THE HOLY SPIRIT." Ephesians 5:18 Do not get drunk on wine, which leads to debauchery. Instead, be filled with the Spirit. Acts 2:1-18 When the day of Pentecost came, they were all together in one place. [2] Suddenly a sound like the blowing of a violent wind came ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-18

Denomination: Nazarene

Becoming God’s Original Masterpiece! Series

Contributed by Amy Dubois on May 27, 2015

This is part two of a retreat message for our students.

Becoming God’s Original Masterpiece! Undoing the mess I’ve made of Me Last night we talked about some of the lies we see about our identity. Tonight we are going to work on becoming the Masterpiece that God intends for us to be. What makes a masterpiece? • The most outstanding ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 45:5-12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

From The Shelf To The Oven

Contributed by Johnny Carver on Feb 26, 2010

The Process in getting to the place to handle the pressure of ministry.

Scripture: Jeremiah 18:1 – 6 Title: “FROM THE SHELF TO THE OVEN!” Introduction: It hasn’t been long ago I preached from Jeremiah 18 concerning the “Potter’s House” and the Vessel. · To become the person God’s intends us to be there is a process we have to go through to get there. Basically the ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 18:1-6

Denomination: Pentecostal

A Life Changing Wake

Contributed by Carl Willis on Oct 30, 2003

As a boat travels through the water it leaves a wake. As you go through life, what is left in your wake?

A Life Changing Wake Acts 5:14-16 I want you to thank about about a boat traveling down the river. Behind the boat is a wake that moves outwards. Any vessel following the boat is affected by it’s wake. As you and I travel through life, we also leave a wake. Some of us leave a wake of ...read more

Scripture: Acts 5:14-16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational