Sermons on Vessel:

How To Prevent Oil Leaks

Contributed by Philip Harrelson on Jan 6, 2012

A look at the foolish virgins in Matthew 25.

Matthew 25:1-13 KJV Then shall the kingdom of heaven be likened unto ten virgins, which took their lamps, and went forth to meet the bridegroom. [2] And five of them were wise, and five were foolish. [3] They that were foolish took their lamps, and took no oil with them: [4] But the wise ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:1-13

Denomination: Pentecostal

Leaky Disciples

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Nov 17, 2008

Dated 1988; post-revival message. We do not retain the Spirit after a period of excitement because we have not counted the cost, we are victims of low self-esteem, or we are not our own persons.

Nothing is more annoying than to be trying to transport some liquid in a leaky vessel. You think you’ve got whatever it is all secure and ready for use, and then all of a sudden you find out it has leaked and drained allover the place ... and nothing is more disturbing and frustrating. When I ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:57-62

Denomination: Baptist

It’s All Downhill From Here

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Nov 15, 2018

A study in the book of 2 Kings 24: 1 – 20

2 Kings 24: 1 – 20 It’s all downhill from here 24 In his days Nebuchadnezzar king of Babylon came up, and Jehoiakim became his vassal for three years. Then he turned and rebelled against him. 2 And the LORD sent against him raiding bands of Chaldeans, bands of Syrians, bands of Moabites, and bands ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 24:1

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

“good Morning Mighty Warrior”

Contributed by John Gaston on Jul 23, 2014

We’re looking at a man who’d lost sight of God and what he could do but rediscovered that God can do great things through the least things.

“GOOD MORNING MIGHTY WARRIOR” Judges 6:11-16,25-34; 7:2-3,7,19-21 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: TOUGHENING UP 1. “My grandfather worked in a blacksmith shop when he was a boy, and he used to tell me, when I was a little boy myself, how he had toughened himself up so he could stand the ...read more

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Pure Worship Series

Contributed by Tim White on Mar 19, 2014

This precious story tells us what is expected in pure worship of our King.

• During the tenure of the great orator Henry Ward Beecher, a visiting minister (Beecher's brother) once substituted for the popular pastor. A large audience had already assembled to hear Beecher, and when the substitute pastor stepped into the pulpit, several disappointed listeners began to ...read more

Scripture: Mark 14:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

The Day Of Reckoning Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Aug 28, 2017

The story of the "handwriting on the wall" is God's way of reminding us that there will be a day of judgment. What can we learn from God's warning to this King?

In 1883, the greatest volcanic explosion in modern history took place. Krakatoa, a volcano in Indonesia, exploded and shot 6 cubic miles of debris 24 miles up into the stratosphere. Its shock wave traveled around the world 7 times, and its debris fell more than 2000 miles away. The official ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 5:2-30

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Something Is Not Right

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Aug 13, 2018

A study in the book of 1 Samuel 21: 1 – 15

1 Samuel 21: 1 – 15 Something is not right 21 Now David came to Nob, to Ahimelech the priest. And Ahimelech was afraid when he met David, and said to him, “Why are you alone, and no one is with you?” 2 So David said to Ahimelech the priest, “The king has ordered me on some business, and said to ...read more

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

In Dark Waters But Safe Hands Series

Contributed by Thomas Bartlett on Nov 11, 2019

Paul is headed toward Rome but that doesn't mean there will not be issues. While sailing they shipwreck but because of Paul and his trust in God, along with God's promise for him to preach in Rome, they all survive.

In Dark Waters But Safe Hands A two-part sermon series concluding the book of Acts Dr. Tom Bartlett OUTLINE Acts 27:1-44 (ESV) And when it was decided that we should sail for Italy, they delivered Paul and some other prisoners to a centurion of the Augustan Cohort named Julius. And embarking in ...read more

Denomination: Other

Beauty In The Broken

Contributed by Bright Adeyeye on Dec 19, 2019

You can either choose to look at your scars as an ugly reminder of a painful past, or see it as evidence of your victory and of God’s grace.

BEAUTY IN THE BROKEN “30 So Jacob called the name of the place Peniel: “For I have seen God face to face, and my life is preserved.” 31 Just as he crossed over Penuel the sun rose on him, and he limped on his hip.” Genesis 32:30-31. Jacob had a mysterious encounter with God. He wanted a change ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 32:30-31, Galatians 6:17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Lords Marvelous Change

Contributed by Charles Jones on Jan 1, 2022

Salvation is a change which we often try to describe but cannot express, the only way we can describe it is that God filled us with joy unspeakable and full of glory.

The Marvelous Change He Changed My Life 1Pe 2:9 "But ye are a chosen generation, a royal priesthood, an holy nation, a peculiar people; that ye should show forth the praises of him who hath called you out of darkness into his marvelous light"—1Pe 2:9. But you are a chosen race, a ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:9

Denomination: Pentecostal

When God Pulls The Nail Out

Contributed by Mitchell Leonard on Feb 3, 2023

A sermon to adults about God's coming judgment.

Isaiah 22:25 February 5, 2023 A.M. “When God Yanks the Nail Out” This morning I want to start off by reading just one Verse. The last Verse of Isaiah 22. Verse 25. “In that day, saith the Lord of hosts, shall the nail that is fastened in the sure place be removed, and be cut down, and ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 22:25

Denomination: Baptist

The Book Of Revelation (Revelation 18)

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Apr 21, 2022

Before we get started in Revelation chapter 18 we need to understand why Revelation chapter 17 and 18 is in the scriptures.

In Revelation 16 the Lord made the most important announcement to mankind that will ever be made. That announcement is made when this seventh vial is poured out on the inhabitants of the earth and the Lord says, IT IS DONE! In other words the world as we know it to be will be destroyed by almighty ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Glorifying God In Hostile Territory Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Jun 25, 2023

In Daniel 1:1-2:49, we learn that God calls believers to glorify him in hostile territory.

Introduction For the next four Sundays, I would like to look briefly at the first six chapters of the book of Daniel in a series that I am calling, “Life in Babylon.” The reason I would like to look at Daniel is that it answers the following question, “How do I live as a believer in the Biblical ...read more

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Submission: Marriage Series

Contributed by John Bright on Feb 16, 2025

Working through 1 Peter using consecutive expository preaching. Teaching sheet included at end of text.

“Submission: Marriage” 1 Peter 3:1-7 Pastor John Bright 1 Peter3 “1 Wives, likewise, be submissive to your own husbands, that even if some do not obey the word, they, without a word, may be won by the conduct of their wives, 2 when they observe your chaste conduct accompanied by fear. 3 Do not let ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 3:1-7, 1 Peter 2:11-12, Proverbs 27:15-16, Genesis 18:12, James 5:16, James 4:3  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Methodist

Borrowed Breath Series

Contributed by John Oscar on Mar 9, 2025

Pastor John teaches how Belshazzar's refusal to yield to God brought him and his kingdom to ruin.

Borrowed Breath Book of Daniel Series Daniel 5 CCCAG March 9th, 2025 Scripture- Daniel 5 Introduction A few notes before we begin this message today. Before we dive into Daniel 5, a quick note: I got some emails concerning that I missed something about how to identify the antichrist in last week’s ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 16:11, Romans 5:8

Denomination: Assembly Of God