Sermons on Vessel Of Clay:

When God Seems Unfair Remember These 2 Things Series

Contributed by Larry Sarver on Aug 15, 2002

A teaching message on Romans 9:18-29.

Romans Series # 43 June 19, 2002 Title: When God Seems Unfair Remember These 2 Things Website: www.newlifeinchrist.info Email: pastorsarver@yahoo.com Introduction: Welcome to New Life in Christ. We are currently in Chapter 9 of Romans as we continue with message #43 of our ...read more

Scripture: Romans 9:18-29

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

"Let's Go Fishing"

Contributed by David N. Clay on Aug 27, 2013

The "why" and "how" of reaching and teaching people for Jesus.

Let’s Go Fishing. (note: This sermon appears in different forms in my files. I believe I have not copied or stolen anything from anyone else. But, if I have please forgive me. I have either lost the contributor or failed to carry it into the next emended sermon.) One warm summer day some ...read more

Scripture: Luke 5:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

Is There Hope For Broken Pots?

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Apr 27, 2002

Jesus can turn our littleness and despair into new life and new hope!

BROKEN POTS still have a purpose! By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr Kyfingers@aol.com TEXT: 1 CORINTHIANS 1:27 But God hath chosen the foolish things of the world to confound the wise; and God hath chosen the weak things of this world to confound the things which are mighty. 28 And the base things of the ...read more

Scripture: John 6:9-10, 1 Corinthians 1:27-29

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Author And Finisher

Contributed by Mark Baker on Mar 13, 2008

His Word says He will never leave us or forsake us. He is always there assisting, encouraging, leading, comforting, giving direction, and disciplining, as needed.

Hebrews 12:2 looking unto Jesus, the author and finisher of our faith, who for the joy that was set before Him endured the cross, despising the shame, and has sat down at the right hand of the throne of God. One translation says author and prefecter of our faith. Another translation says our ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:2, Hebrews 12:1-15

Denomination: Independent/Bible

It's All Good PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Dec 14, 2023

This sermon explores understanding and finding hope in hardships through the lens of Romans 8:28, emphasizing God's purposeful work in our trials.

Welcome, beloved friends and family, to this sacred gathering where we come together to seek wisdom, solace, and strength from the Word of God. Today, we find ourselves in the comforting embrace of Romans 8:28, a verse that has been a beacon of hope for many in times of trouble: "And we know that ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:28

Topics: Working, Good

Go & Do Church

Contributed by Matthew Hylton on Apr 4, 2009

Becoming a Go & Do church not a Come & See Church.

BECOMING A “GO & DO” CHURCH/PEOPLE TEXT: Matthew 28: 19,20; Mark 16:15 INTRO: There is a big problem in about 70% of all Christian Churches today we are going to address the problem and we are going to look at how we as a church are addressing the problem. From the time of Moses, David, & ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:19-20

Denomination: Pentecostal

God's Not Finished With You Yet!

Contributed by Fr. Rian Adams on Sep 9, 2019

God's not finished working on us at the potter's wheel. Hope is never lost!

God’s Not Finished With Me Yet! I'm going off-script this morning. I usually preach from the Gospel lesson, but I feel like the Jeremiah reading is timely for us today. Sometimes we need spiritual encouragement. Jeremiah knew that, and he told the story of a potter’s wheel. I hope this sermon ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 18:1-11

Denomination: Episcopal

Just Another Day In The Desert Series

Contributed by Billy Ricks on Dec 18, 2016

Moses is about to find out what we all need to find out, God uses broken things!!

Intro: Exodus chapter 3 is the continuing journey of God to set His people Israel free. Moses failed in his own power to set his people free. He fled to the desert and seems to be leading a normal life. Remember failure does not disqualify you for being used of God. Only men determine that you ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 3:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

Secret Treasure

Contributed by Dean Rhine on Dec 9, 2003

How precious Christ is to us

Secret Treasure 2 Cor. 4:7 Intro: What would you give me for this lamp? Probably not a whole lot. But then, sometimes we don’t understand what things are really valuable! I was watching an episode of “Antiques Roadshow” this week, and saw something that seemed to fit in here perfectly. Two ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 4:7

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Hand-Cuff God? Cracked Pot?

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Jul 1, 2017

Our enemy has a design to accuse God's people and thus hinder our faith's possibilities. Can God? or GOD CAN! The answer is up to you my friend!

HAND-CUFF GOD? CRACKED POT? AM I FOREVER TRAPPED? By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com PLEASE SENT MY REGRETS? Luke 14:18 (KJV) And they all with one consent began to make excuse. The first said unto him, I have bought a piece of ground, and I must needs go and see it: I pray thee have ...read more

Scripture: Luke 14:18, Judges 16:28, 2 Chronicles 16:9

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Believing Is Seeing - Part One Series

Contributed by J. Yeargin on Feb 17, 2003

In this story, we have the answers to some of life’s toughest questions. 1. Why does God permit suffering? 2. How can we trust Jesus more?

BELIEVING IS SEEING Today I want to talk to you about the encounter Jesus had with a man who was born blind. In this story, we have the answers to some of life’s toughest questions. 1. Why does God permit suffering? 2. How can we trust Jesus more? Text: John 9:1 – 7 Like many people of ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 18:3-6, John 9:1-7

Denomination: Assembly Of God

An Outline For Jeremiah’s Unusual Purchases Series

Contributed by Jonathan Spurlock on Oct 18, 2021

This outline summarizes each of Jeremiah's three unusual purchases. The outline could be used for a single message or Bible study on various topics.

Introduction: Jeremiah delivered some of the last messages God ever gave to the nation of Judah, the southern kingdom. God also told him to make at least three unusual purchases which also gave object lessons to the nation. The first was a linen waistband, the second was a jar of clay, and the ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 13:1-11, Jeremiah 19:1-15, Jeremiah 32:6-15

Denomination: Baptist

The Belt, The Bush, And The Bowl

Contributed by K. Edward Skidmore on Oct 4, 2011

This message comes from Jeremiah 13, 17, and 18 dealing with three non verbal illustrations God gave to Jeremiah to aid him in his prophecies. The visuals included a belt, a bush, and a bowl.

The Belt, the Bush, and the Bowl Jeremiah 13, 17, 18 CHCC – October 2, 2011 Props: white linen / dirty torn linen -- dead plant / living plant --clay bowl INTRODUCTION: I’ve heard people say that the God of the Old Testament is different from the God of the New Testament. They ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Spiritual Treasures Series

Contributed by Troy Borst on Jan 16, 2001

As Satan attacks on all sides, hold the gospel close

INTRODUCTION… from barna.org 6 out of 10 Americans believe Satan is only a symbol and not real 47 % of Christians believe the same thing 1 out of 4 Christians believe it doesn’t matter what religion you are because all of them are the same and they all lead to God 31% of Christians believe ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 4:1-18

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Hand Me Another Jar

Contributed by Ronald Hughes on Jun 4, 2002

How a widow teaches us about emptiness. What we think is nothing God uses for everything.

HAND ME ANOTHER JAR 2Kings 4:1- Rev. R. B. Hughes 2Kings 4:6b … “There is not another vessel.” So the oil ceased. I. INTRODUCTION Ever run out ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 4:1-7

Denomination: Pentecostal