Sermons on Vessel Of Clay:

A Great Bible Secret 2 Of 2

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Mar 25, 2022

In a previous message we looked at GOD’S PURPOSE IN THE BAD that comes our way.

When the bad comes our way, we need to remember Romans 8:28. “And we know that all things work together for good to them that love God, to them who are the called according to his purpose.” Some folks feel that this scripture is teaching that whatever comes your way, you should scream and shout ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 4:8-9

Denomination: Baptist

A Great Bible Secret (It’s All About God, Not About Us!) 2 Of 2

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Dec 27, 2021

In a previous message we looked at GOD’S PURPOSE IN THE BAD that comes our way. When the bad comes our way, we need to remember Romans 8:28. “And we know that all things work together for good to them that love God, to them who are the called according to his purpose

Some folks feel that this scripture is teaching that whatever comes your way, you should scream and shout Hallelujah! Listen, I am all for OPTIMISM. Illus: Dr. W.T. Watson used to tell this story at Trinity College. There was a preacher who, no matter what bad thing you said had happened to you, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 4:8-9

Denomination: Baptist

Carriers Of His Glory

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Feb 16, 2025

God desires His children to be carriers of His glory. We are to reflect His presence, power, and love in all we do. By living in holiness, seeking His presence, and walking in faith, we can experience and sustain the glory of God. Let us rise and shine, for His glory has come upon us!

CARRIERS OF HIS GLORY By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: 2 Corinthians 3:18 Supporting Texts: Exodus 33:18-19, Isaiah 60:1-2, Romans 8:30, Colossians 1:27, Habakkuk 2:14 INTRODUCTION: The glory of God represents His divine presence, power, and majesty. Throughout Scripture, we see that God ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 3:18, Exodus 33:18-19, Isaiah 60:1-2, Romans 8:30, Colossians 1:27, Habakkuk 2:14  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Assembly Of God

God Uses Weak Things Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Aug 28, 2025

God can use anyone, with anything, as long as they are available and yielded to Him.

GOD USES WEAK THINGS By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Judges 3 Judges 3:15, 31 (KJV) “But when the children of Israel cried unto the LORD, the LORD raised them up a deliverer, Ehud the son of Gera, a Benjamite, a man lefthanded: and by him the children of Israel sent a present unto Eglon the ...read more

Denomination: Assembly Of God

God Uses The Weak Things Again Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Aug 29, 2025

The story of Samson reminds us that God does not need mighty weapons or sophisticated strategies to secure victory for His people.

GOD USES THE WEAK THINGS AGAIN By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Judges 15 Judges 15:15 – “And he found a new jawbone of an ass, and put forth his hand, and took it, and slew a thousand men therewith.” Supporting Texts: 1 Corinthians 1:27, Zechariah 4:6, 2 Corinthians 12:9, 1 Samuel 17:40, ...read more

Denomination: Assembly Of God

A Fresh Start

Contributed by Mark Lawing on Jun 25, 2010

Some times in life we need to start over. We need to allow God to take the mess that we have made and to make us into a useful vessel.

A Fresh Start Jeremiah 18:1-6 Introduction: Jeremiah is known as the weeping prophet because his ministry was one that continually caused conflict between him and the people he was sent to preach to. It has been said that Jeremiah never had one convert or anyone to believe in his message. Talk ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 18:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

Any Old Bush Will Do

Contributed by John Gaston on Oct 29, 2025

The bush God chose on Horeb was a worthless, fruitless bush that only stuck you with a thorn if you got close, yet God used it (by His holy presence) to deliver Israel and reveal His power to the world! If He can use that, He can use us!

ANY OLD BUSH WILL DO Ex. 3:1-10 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR 1. President Bush was going through an airport when he saw a man who looked like Moses. He asked him, "Are you Moses?" The man acted as if he didn't hear. 2. He asked him again, "Are you Moses?" The man refused to look ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 3:1-10

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Joy Killers.

Contributed by Melvin Shelton on Sep 6, 2004

. Billy Sunday said if there is no joy in your religion then there is a leaky vessel, a leak in your Christianity somewhere.

Joy killers. Philippians 1:1 -- 2. 08/15/04 I want us to go through this book of Philippians because we can learn a lot about joy. Who is it that doesn’t want joy? I guess you have discovered that in the Bible you will find the answers to questions of life. For instance, many people want to ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:1-2

Denomination: Baptist

"Peters Boat"

Contributed by Chanon Mullens on Jul 10, 2007

Peters boat became a vessel of transformation; the same should happen with us once Jesus enters.

• Have you noticed that God used many different things to accomplish his purposes • He used David’s sling, the jawbone of an ass to help Samson, an axe head, five loaves and two fishes, a cross and an empty tomb to mention a few things • He also used Peter’s boat • I know that God can use you ...read more

Scripture: Luke 5:1-11, Luke 5:1

Denomination: Baptist

The Sleeping Giant Series

Contributed by Matthew Stoll on Aug 23, 2007

The Kingdom of Heaven is present and is growing here on earth, and we are God’s vessel for expanding the kingdom.

Last week we looked at one of Jesus’ favorite teachings, the kingdom of God. We discovered the kingdom of God isn’t just something which will happen in the future when Jesus returns, but God is already in the process of building his kingdom, his perfect reign on earth right now. Jesus said “the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:31-33

Denomination: Methodist

"The Magic Is Not In The Faucet!"

Contributed by Donnie De Loney on Feb 4, 2010

This message tells us that the Lord needs us--But we are only a vessel to be used by Him.

"THE MAGIC IS NOT IN THE FAUCET!" Matthew 17:14-21 INTRO: Thomas Edward (T.E.) Lawrence was born on August 16, 1888 in Wales. Popularly known as Lawrence of Arabia, Lawrence became famous for his exploits as British Military liason to the Arab Revolt during the First World War. The desert ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 17:14-21, Matthew 17:14

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Tap Into God's Oasis Series

Contributed by Rudolf E. Y. Mensah on Dec 15, 2023

Beloved, as followers of Christ, we are vessels divinely filled with the living water of his Holy Spirit.

Oasis WordBank Opening Passage "He that believeth on me, as the scripture hath said, out of his belly shall flow rivers of living water". John 7:38 Title: Tap Into God's Oasis Columnist: Rudolf E. Y. Mensah, ©Oasis WordBank Reference: 00122310 Devotional Today, let these ...read more

Scripture: John 7:38, John 3:16, John 10:10

Denomination: Charismatic

The Oil Stopped Flowing.

Contributed by Bola Folakemi Praise on May 18, 2020

We are spiritual vessels and we need a higher authority (God) to empower us to fulfil destiny.

"When all the jars were full, she said to her son, “Bring me another one.” But he replied, “There is not a jar left.” Then the oil stopped flowing." When the widow came to the prophet to ask him for help, she did that because she knew she could not help herself, she believed that going ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 4:2-6

Denomination: Pentecostal

Honouring Godly Fathers (Father's Day)

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on May 26, 2025

Fathers are God’s vessels of strength, direction, and blessing in the family. Their influence cannot be substituted or ignored.

HONOURING GODLY FATHERS By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Ephesians 6:1-4 Supporting Texts: Genesis 18:19, Malachi 4:6, Proverbs 17:6, Luke 15:20–24, Psalm 103:13 INTRODUCTION: Father’s Day is a time set aside to celebrate and appreciate the men who have been entrusted with the role of ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:1-4

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Hope When I Feel Unworthy Series

Contributed by Perry Fowler on Dec 13, 2023

Do you feel unworthy? Unneeded? Unwanted? Christmas reminds us of our value. God did several things to communicate our value to Him when Jesus was born. What did God do?

Years ago, a champion chess player named Paul Morphy visited a museum and saw a picture called: “One more move.” As a champion chess player this picture stopped Morphy in his tracks. You see, the picture was a piece of art that showed a man playing chess with the devil; assumedly as a game for ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-20

Denomination: Baptist