Sermons on Treasure In Clay Jars:

The New Wine Of The Kingdom

Contributed by Owen Bourgaize on Nov 12, 2000

The miracle of Jesus changing water into wine at Cana is a sign pointing to the new wine of the Kingdom found only by obedience to Mary’s prophetic words to the servants "do whatever he tells you".

THE NEW WINE OF THE KINGDOM Have you ever wondered how the stories recorded in the Gospels came to be selected out of the many hundreds, perhaps thousands, of the events in the earthly life of Jesus? (John 20:30; 21:35). The evangelist John gives us the reason for their inclusion in Scripture: ...read more

Scripture: John 2:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

Planning Series

Contributed by Daniel Villa on Mar 6, 2003

Wise people have a sense of what Jesus wants and have plans to achieve them. Wise people have a sense of their God-given destination and have made plans to arrive there.

PLANNING: IF YOU DO NOT KNOW WHERE YOU ARE GOING, YOU’RE GOING TO END UP SOMEWHERE ELSE “To man belong the plans of the heart, but from the LORD comes the reply of the tongue. All a man’s ways seem innocent to him, but motives are weighed by the LORD. Commit to the LORD whatever you do, and your ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 16:1-3

Denomination: Church Of God

True Freedom

Contributed by Paul Decker on May 21, 2003

We can experience true freedom.

TRUE FREEDOM John 8:31-36 S: Freedom Th: Truth Pr: WE CAN EXPERIENCE TRUE FREEDOM. ?: How? KW: Concepts TS: We will find in our study of John 8:31-36 three concepts that will show us how we can experience true freedom. The _____ concept is… I. DISCIPLESHIP (31-32) II. DECEPTION ...read more

Scripture: John 8:31-36

Denomination: Baptist

A Preview Of Things To Come

Contributed by Mike Turner on Oct 25, 2003

From the Mount of Transfiguration, we receive a preview of things to come !

“ A Preview of Things To Come” Mark 9:1-10 The cross, the resurrection and transfiguration might be the most important events in the life of our Lord while here on this earth. Why is this event so important, and what exactly does it mean ? More Beyond ! Gibraltar. At that narrowing of the two land ...read more

Scripture: Mark 9:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

Fourth City Of Refuge - Bezer Series

Contributed by Andrew Dixon on Dec 1, 2022

We are studying the meaning of the name of the fourth city which was called ‘Bezer’ which means, ‘inaccessible place or stronghold or fortress.’ It is a place where no evil could come near. Bezer reminds us that God is a refuge to all those who trust in Him.

Today’s meditation is based on Numbers 35:15,“These will serve as cities of refuge for Israelites and for foreigners who are temporary or permanent residents. Anyone who kills someone accidentally can escape to one of them.” (GNB) When the people of Israel inherited the Promised Land, the Lord ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 35:15

Denomination: Other

Sermon # 12 - Sow Generously - Reap Bountifully Series

Contributed by Andrew Dixon on Apr 3, 2023

What are we doing with all that God has entrusted to us? Are we keeping them for ourselves or sowing to reap a great harvest? See what happened when men and women of God sowed in spite of all odds and thereby

In Exodus 14:15-16 we read, “The LORD said to Moses, “Why do you cry to Me? Tell the sons of Israel to move forward [toward the sea]. As for you, lift up your staff and stretch out your hand over the sea and divide it, so that the sons of Israel may go through the middle of the sea on dry land.” ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 14:15-16, Genesis 26:1, Genesis 26:12, 2 Corinthians 9:10, 1 Kings 17:7-9, 1 Kings 17:12, 1 Kings 17:13-14, Genesis 22:2, Genesis 22:10-11, Genesis 22:17-18  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Other

Great Is Thy Faithfulness

Contributed by Gary Holt on Jan 4, 2025

God is faithful no matter what comes.

Credit: I edited parts of Chuck Smith's sermon on Lamentations 3:22-23. Some of Warren Wiersbe's commentary may be mixed with my words and thoughts. I also edited from Chatgpt as a source. "Great is thy faithfulness" Lamentations 3:22-23 One Sunday, a minister decided that ...read more

Scripture: Lamentations 3:22-23

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Developing Pressure Cooked Principles Series

Contributed by John Knight on Jul 22, 2003

A look at the life of Daniel; his principles.

Series: When Cultures Collide Topic: Developing Pressure Cooked Principles (How to have a tenacity of faith that will stand the pressures of life) June 30, 2002 Introduction: ill-A few years ago psychologist Ruth W. Berenda and her associates carried out an interesting experiment with ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 3:1-30

Denomination: Holiness

Kept In The New Millennium

Contributed by Norris Harris I on Feb 6, 2003

In our Text, we are privileged to overhear David expressing his confidence of BEING KEPT FROM DANGER IN A FUTURE FRAUGHT WITH FEAR, FRACTURES AND FATALITY. He speaks of A TIME OF TROUBLE.

In our Text, we are privileged to overhear David expressing his confidence of BEING KEPT FROM DANGER IN A FUTURE FRAUGHT WITH FEAR, FRACTURES AND FATALITY. He speaks of A TIME OF TROUBLE. A period in which Foundations, Family, Friends, Finances, and even Faith at times, ARE BROKEN IN PIECES ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 27:5

Denomination: Baptist

Rebekah

Contributed by Samuel M on Feb 9, 2024

Eliezer was looking for a responsible woman (who performed their daily household duties) near the well outside the town, rather than a beautiful woman inside the city.

He had the camels kneel down near the well outside the town; it was toward evening, the time the women go out to draw water. Genesis 24:11 Eliezer did not go into the town to find the women, but rather was near the well outside the town, where women come to draw water as part of their daily ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 24:11

Redemption #15 Series

Contributed by Clyde White on Mar 2, 2005

A question was asked, “Did Christ die for the sins of all people, or just certain ones?” Christ died for everyone in the world for all of time, but this salvation is only valuable or of benefit to those who believe. That is one of the wonders of redempti

We are continuing our examination and discovery of what the Word of God teaches concerning our redemption. We saw in the last lesson, that even the prophets who penned the teachings of the Old Testament inquired and searched diligently trying to acquire all the details of God’s redemptive program. ...read more

Scripture: John 1:7-9

Too Much To Do, Too Little Time Series

Contributed by Scott Kircher on May 16, 2010

Considers some biblical principals for managing our time so we don’t have stress

got stress? Too much to do and too Little Time Slide Series intro Are you facing any stress? Do you feel like you can’t do all that is on your plate? Do you wonder if there is enough to pay the bills this month? Are you wondering if you will ever seem to get a break to breathe? Well, you are ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:25-27

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Fully Alive By Faith Series

Contributed by Joel Gilbert on Jan 9, 2023

The Gospel of John was written with a specific purpose. This brief overview of the book will serve as an introduction to our study of the entire book over the next several sermons.

Who is Jesus? Who does the world say Jesus is? who do you believe Jesus is? Near the end of his Gospel, John clearly delineates the purpose or premise of his account of the life of Jesus. John 20:30–31 ESV Now Jesus did many other signs in the presence of the disciples, which are not ...read more

Scripture: John 20:30-31

Denomination: Baptist

Flour Power

Contributed by Henry A Roso on May 15, 2023

Growing from Fear to Faith

I’d like to speak this morning about faith. We are people of faith, amen? However, there are times when some of us struggle with not having enough faith. A broken relationship, news of a life-threatening illness, loss of a job, or your house burns to the ground, a normal response is to feel ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Stumbling Over God’s Stepping Stone Series

Contributed by David Dykes on Oct 30, 2014

God’s wrath has been revealed throughout history. It is being revealed right now. Why does God show us some demonstrations of his wrath in history? To warn us. To teach us that one day God is going to judge sin.

INTRODUCTION I heard about a pastor after he would preach a man would say to him, “Pastor, that was a warm message today.” or the man would say, “Pastor, that was a warm sermon” or he would sometimes say, “I appreciate those warm words.” One day the preacher ...read more

Scripture: Romans 9:19-33

Denomination: Baptist