Sermons on The Potters House:

God’s Strength Is Made Perfect In Our Weakness.

Contributed by Gordon Mcculloch on Sep 8, 2024

By using the story of the gentile woman, whose daughter was possessed, we can learn the process of prayer, and how we need to become nothing to allow God to work through us and bless us abundantly whilst doing so.

This sermon was delivered to Holy Trinity Church in Ayr, Ayrshire, Scotland on the 8th September 2024 (a Scottish Episcopal Church in the Dioceses of Glasgow and Dumfries). “Please join me in my prayer.” Let the words of my mouth, and the meditation of our hearts, be acceptable in your sight, O ...read more

Scripture: Mark 7:24-37

Denomination: Episcopal

A Fresh Encounter With God

Contributed by Dennis Lee on Sep 8, 2024

God’s desire is that we experience a fresh encounter with Him. But what does a fresh encounter look like? To answer this question let’s see what a fresh encounter with God looks like through Jesus’s letter to the Ephesian church and in the life of the prophet Isaiah.

A Fresh Encounter with God Revelation 2:1-7 Watch on YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PvUgyQZ-yGM As we begin our series, “Energized to Engage,” which is speaking to our vision on how we can energize our transformation so that we can be those disciples of Jesus, engaging our world ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 6:1-8, Revelation 2:1-7

Denomination: Foursquare

Where Are You? Series

Contributed by Sean Dees on Sep 18, 2024

Do you find yourself just in a crowd that only wants to press on the Lord or someone that is willing to get on their knees just to touch Him.

(21) And when Jesus was passed over again by ship unto the other side, much people gathered unto him: and he was nigh unto the sea. (22) And, behold, there cometh one of the rulers of the synagogue, Jairus by name; and when he saw him, he fell at his feet, (23) And besought him greatly, saying, ...read more

Scripture: Mark 5:21-34

Sermon: Built For This.

Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on Sep 24, 2024

But if we choose to run to God and rely on His strength to help us, we can not only defeat our opposition, because God has been making us better, stronger and wiser through the process of life. Believers are built for this.

Sermon: Built for This. Scripture Lesson: Numbers 13:26-33 “to Moses, Aaron, and the whole community of Israel at Kadesh in the wilderness of Paran. They reported to the whole community what they had seen and showed them the fruit they had taken from the land. This was their report to Moses: “We ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 13:26-33, Romans 10:17, Romans 8:28

Denomination: Methodist

Run To The Lord! Series

Contributed by Kevin Broyhill on Sep 25, 2024

When life feels overwhelming and when the storms rage, there is one place we can always run to—the Lord. Stop striving, stop running to the wrong places, and instead, run to the One who holds all things in His hands.

Run to The Lord! Psalm 46 Introduction: We all face troubles in life. You face the, I face them… everyone faces them… saved and unsaved alike. Job 5:7 – “…man born of woman is of few days, and full of trouble.” Truth = as long as we live in a fallen world we are going to face troubles… when ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

A New And Better Sacrifice

Contributed by Rich O' Toole on Sep 25, 2024

The offering of animals are no longer needed

A New and Better Sacrifice Psalm 40:1-8 Good morning, Please open your Bibles to two places, first turn to Luke 16 and then turn to Psalm 40 as we continue surveying that book. “Business Insider” had an article about things that are now obsolete, but I don’t know if I agree with their entire list. ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 40:1-8, Hebrews 10:1-10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Covenant Community Communicates Clearly Series

Contributed by Joel Gilbert on Sep 30, 2024

As James closes his letter to exiles, he concludes with instructions on three different topics - communication (oaths), prayer, and care. This sermon looks at the first of those in the context of a covenant community.

In the run up to the 1988 Presidential Election, Vice President George H.W. Bush famously said “Read my lips: no new taxes.” He was running on a platform of consistency. He sought to take the policies and success of the Reagan years into a new term. He, in essence, swore an oath, made a promise ...read more

Scripture: James 5:12, Romans 12:5, Ephesians 4:25, Matthew 5:34-37, Matthew 23:16-22, Matthew 19:22, Zechariah 8:14-17, Psalm 32:3-4, 1 John 1:9, Romans 10:9-10  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

Joseph's Dreams, God's Plan. Genesis 37

Contributed by William Akehurst on Sep 30, 2024

Joseph was the good son. But to his brothers, he took it too far. So they plotted to end it all, but GOD… But GOD...had other plans as the story of Joseph unfolds. From riches to rags, and rags to riches.

2024.09.29.Sermon Notes. Joseph’s Dreams, GOD’s Plan. William Akehurst, HSWC BIG IDEA: Joseph was the good son. But to his brothers, he took it too far. So they plotted to end it all, but GOD… But GOD had other plans as the story of Joseph unfolds. Scripture: Genesis 37:1-36, 2 Corinthians ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 37:1-36, 2 Corinthians 10:3-5, James 1:14-15, Acts 7:9, 1 Peter 4:12-19, 2 Chronicles 7:14, Romans 8:28, Ephesians 4:31-32, Hebrews 12:1-2  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

From The Mouth . . . Series

Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Sep 30, 2024

A series from the book of James.

Straight from the Mouth James 1, Romans 5:3-5, 8:31-39 September 8, 2024 Back in the Vietnam war era, the White House Press Secretary was Ron Zeigler. During a press conference he made a statement that was proven to be false that very night. When he was asked about it the next day, Zeigler ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:3-5, Romans 8:31-39

Denomination: Baptist

United In Christ Series

Contributed by Duane Wente on Oct 7, 2024

Unity is not based on cultural, social, or political similarities but rather on our shared identity in Jesus—sinners saved by grace. We are called to elevate Jesus above our differences and work together as one body, reflecting God's love and bringing hope to a divided world.

### **Introduction** Video Ill.: May We Be One — Floodgate Productions David wrote in Psalm 133: 1 How good and pleasant it is when brothers live together in unity! 2 It is like precious oil poured on the head, running down on the beard, running down on Aaron’s beard, down upon the ...read more

Scripture: John 17:20-23, Ephesians 2:11-22, 1 Corinthians 12:12-14, 1 Corinthians 1:10-17

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Sermon: Suggestions From The Life Of Shamgar

Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on Oct 10, 2024

In the midst of Chaos, the Lord raised up the judges and used them to save his people. In the days of the great distress in the nation and the church, there shall be some whom God will find or make fit to help.

Sermon: Suggestions From The Life of Shamgar Text: Judges 3:31 And after him was Shamgar the son of Anath, which slew of the Philistines six hundred men with an ox goad: and he also delivered Israel. Introduction: God used Judges to fill the leadership void after the death of Joshua. The first ...read more

Scripture: Judges 3:31, Ephesians 6:11-13, 1 Corinthians 3:6-8

Denomination: Methodist

Sermon - The Paradox Of Biblical Faith

Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on Oct 15, 2024

Believers today must likewise persevere in faith and trust God, even when they do not see all the promises of God fulfilled in their lives. The faith that pleases God is a faith that can surrender God's promises back to Him and trust God for their fulfillment according to His will.

Subject: The Paradox of Biblical Faith Scripture Text: Hebrews 11:13-16 "All these people died still believing what God had promised them. They did not receive what was promised, but they saw it all from a distance and welcomed it. They agreed that they were foreigners and nomads here on ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:13-16, Hebrews 11:2-40, Job 23:3-10, Proverbs 4:4-6, Hebrews 12:1-3  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Methodist

The Gentle Servant Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Oct 16, 2024

Embrace God’s Gentle Servant, depend on God’s great power, and believe in God’s sure and certain promises to find light in the midst of your darkness.

At the elementary school where Becky Barnes teaches in Arizona, they had a problem with students throwing rocks. The principal made an announcement over the intercom warning students that anyone caught throwing rocks would be taken home by him personally. Later that day, during afternoon recess, a ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 42:1-9, Matthew 3:16-17, Matthew 12:15-21

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Transformed By Jesus Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Oct 19, 2024

Acts 9:19b-31 teaches us what happens when Jesus transforms sinners.

Introduction Augustine of Hippo was born in Thagaste, a Roman province of North Africa, in 354 AD. He was raised by a Christian mother, Monica, and a pagan father, Patricius. Augustine’s early life marked by a deep search for meaning and truth, which led him to explore various philosophical and ...read more

Scripture: Acts 9:19-31

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

'shine On Me!'

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Oct 20, 2024

'Shine on me!' - Numbers chapter 6 verses 22-27 - sermon by Gordon Curley (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

SERMON OUTLINE: The Author: God (vs 22&27) The Recipients: Israel (vs 23 & 27) The Blessing threefold (vs 24-26) The Repetition: ‘Face’ (vs 25 & 26) The Conclusion: ownership (vs 27) SERMON BODY: Ill: • Opposites. • Help me out by shouting out the opposite to my word! • Opposite ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 6:22-27

Denomination: Brethren