Sermons on Weaker Vessel:

Topless Jars.

Contributed by Howard Strickland on Nov 3, 2024

he NT tells it like it was. This was a group not likely to succeed. It is most likely they would- not have been chosen by a board for Jesus, but they were chosen by Jesus. (Peter M.)

Topless Jars. 2 Corinthians 4:7AMP Peter Marshall, in a sermon entitled, "Disciples in Clay," pictured the apostles before an examining board which was appointed to choose Jesus' close associates. Peter stood there smelling of fish, unkept, with bad behavior, plus he was uncultured, ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 4:7, Jeremiah 18:1

Denomination: Pentecostal

A Pure Container

Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Jul 17, 2025

The only way to be a pure container is to surrender ourselves to the Lord

A pure Container Titus 2:1-10 Prayer- Good morning everyone We begin a series today that will focus on the works of the Holy Spirit in our lives. I don’t think from the pulpit pastors speak into the life of believers enough the need to allow the Holy Spirit to work in our lives and the power ...read more

Scripture: Titus 2:1-10

Denomination: Nazarene

Not Pleasing Ourselves

Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Mar 9, 2001

An exhortation to the "stronger" brothers.

Not Pleasing Ourselves "Take care of number one!" "You deserve a break today" "Wouldn’t you really rather have a Buick?" "Where do you want to go today?" "If it feels good, do it!" There is a tremendous amount of emphasis on self today and it ...read more

Scripture: Romans 15:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

When Sin Entered In-6

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Mar 15, 2011

6 of 7. Genesis chapter 3 precisely documented the original appearance of sin. But what is significant its entrance? 23 considerations regarding the entrance of sin. Sin entered in with ...

WHEN SIN ENTERED IN-VI—Genesis 3:1-24 Need: Why are things the way they are? Why does it seem that my life is an uphill battle? Why is my marriage so strained? Why is my spouse so difficult to live with? Why do we argue all the time? Genesis chapter 3 precisely documented the original ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 3:1-24

Denomination: Baptist

“a Life-Changing Vessel Of God!” Series

Contributed by Douglas Sherwood on Oct 10, 2015

The resolve we need when it comes to those around us, that we have the God-given chance to be the vessel from which God will change their lives! So determined, that when everyone else has given up, we keep digging, we keep teaching, we keep walking . . .

“A Life-Changing Vessel of God!” Luke 1:58-66 Douglas – Gaelic origin . . . from the black stream, ranked 598th in popularity in the US today . . . but was ranked 30th in 1959 when I was born Deborah – Hebrew origin . . . Bee . . . most famously used in the Bible, the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:58-66

Denomination: Nazarene

To The Sent Vessels Of Mercy,dont Lose Your Definition Series

Contributed by Boniface Simiyu on Nov 8, 2024

Gods children today are surrounded with so much politics that they get drawn into defining their mandate on earth wrongly.

Our good is not necessarily Gods good. And above all things we should remember that our definition of everything about us should be that same definition found in Gods mind: Hence despite wanting good for the nations we live in remember that Jesus lived in Israel but identified himself with his ...read more

Scripture: John 17:18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

"One Women Man"

Contributed by Stephen Fournier on Aug 28, 2002

Titus 1:6

"ONE WOMEN MAN" TITUS 1:6 In doing research for this sermon I came upon some disturbing statistics. There are about 2,344,000 marriages preformed annually in the US. There are 1,150,000 divorces annually in the United States. That is just under half. The likelihood of a new marriage ending ...read more

Scripture: Titus 1:6

Denomination: Bible Church

A Shift In Our Focus

Contributed by Danny Williams on Oct 18, 2006

Focusing life on purpose

“A Shift In Our Focus” Phil 3:7-10 The first thing I want you to understand is there is a Realm of knowing Christ that is restricted to people who live double Lives. One of the reasons most people do not enjoy the fullness of God, is because they have failed in some way - to let go of those ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:7-10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Anointing For Divine Consolidation

Contributed by Bishop Prof. Julius Soyinka on Jan 7, 2014

God has given every believer in Christ the anointing when He got them filled with the Holy Spirit. The anointing is meant for great exploits in the Kingdom of God, however, we must avoid actions and attitude that can destroy the anointing.

THE ANOINTING FOR DIVINE CONSOLIDATION Study Text: Luke 4:18-19 "The Spirit of the Lord is upon me, because he hath anointed me to preach the gospel to the poor; he hath sent me to heal the brokenhearted, to preach deliverance to the captives, and recovering of sight to the blind, to set at ...read more

Scripture: Luke 4:18-19

Denomination: Pentecostal

Stations Of Life: Husband And Wife Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Mar 4, 2014

One frequent station of life is that of marriage. Paul discusses the duty of husband and wife in very simple terms.

Stations of Life: Husband and Wife (Colossians 3:18-19) 1. Favorite comic: husband and wife reading… 2. When it comes to roles in marriage, I have long learned that what people say they believe and what they actually practice can be two different things. 3. I know some women who say they ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:18-19

Denomination: Independent/Bible

God's Answer For Anxiety

Contributed by Keith Peters on Jul 9, 2011

Discusses some Biblical responses to anxiety.

"Victory Over Worry" "Trust in the LORD with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding. In all thy ways acknowledge him, and he shall direct thy paths." Pr. 3:5,6 REFLECTION: In Luke 10:38-42, Martha, like many of us, allowed her anxiety to reach a breaking point. Note her ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 3:5-6

Denomination: Baptist

"What Women Need Most And Men Really Want" Series

Contributed by Ken Harris on Oct 28, 2010

The purpose of this sermon is to motivate ther hearers to affirm to others that while it is important to men to "not talk" (but feel an ego boost), it is equally important to women "to talk" (in order to feel fulfilled).

James 1:19 (NLT) 28 October 2010 U.S. Army Chaplain (MAJ) Ken Harris Resiliency Campus Fort Hood, TX BIG IDEA: When a woman needs to talk, it is really not necessary for a man to talk. REFERENCES: James 1:19 (NLT) Understand this, my dear brothers and sisters: You must be quick to listen, ...read more

Scripture: James 1:19

Denomination: Pentecostal

Hindrances To Answered Prayer!

Contributed by Tony Abram on Apr 7, 2010

Many times we are discouraged when we do not see the answer to our prayers. It can also be very depressing. However, before we lay the reason on God or others perhaps we need to look inward to ourselves. In this outline we list some of the hindrances we h

Hindrances to Answered Prayer! Many times we are discouraged when we do not see the answer to our prayers. It can also be very depressing. However, before we lay the reason on God or others perhaps we need to look inward to ourselves. In this outline we list some of the hindrances we have to an ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:10-17

How To Improve Your Marriage

Contributed by Dr. Jonathan Vorce on Mar 2, 2018

So many people are hurting in their marriages today. This simple, yet in-depth message, can help married couples enrich their relationships and find peace in troubled times.

o The Bible has a lot to say about "Words" o Words are the "Currency of Life o Imagine a world without words… I. A MAN'S STOMACH IS FILLED WITH THE PRODUCE OF HIS MOUTH! A. Life and Death are in the power of our tongues. - Proverbs 18:20-22 1. Our words are seeds - V.20 2. Every word we speak ...read more

Scripture: James 3:13-18, James 3:1-10, Colossians 3:18-19, Ephesians 5:22-33, Matthew 12:33-37, Proverbs 18:20-22  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Church Of God

Love Eclipses Liberty Series

Contributed by Pat Damiani on Aug 15, 2022

Christian love is manifested through how we accept the weaker brother

NOTE: This is a manuscript, and not a transcript of this message. The actual presentation of the message differed from the manuscript through the leading of the Holy Spirit. Therefore, it is possible, and even likely that there is material in this manuscript that was not included in the live ...read more

Scripture: Romans 14:13-23

Denomination: Baptist