This sermon reflects on the poem 'His Plan for Me' and delves into the concept of surrendering to God's will. It explores the idea of standing before Christ at the judgment seat and realizing the missed opportunities and blessings due to not yielding to God's plan. The sermon emphasizes the importance of surrendering our will and allowing God to mold us according to His divine purpose, even if it means letting go of our own desires and plans.

In this sermon transcript, the speaker discusses the impact of a revival on the community and the role of the police during this time. The speaker shares that before the revival, the police's main job was to prevent crime and control crowds, but since the revival, there has been practically no crime. The speaker also mentions that the churches are now packed every night, and if any church wants a quartet to sing, they notify the police. The sermon also highlights the story of Evan Roberts, a young man who prayed for God to use him to bring 100,000 souls to Christ, and within five months, there were 100,000 conversions.

This sermon emphasizes how God works uniquely in each of our lives according to His purpose, even when we struggle with the trials and challenges He allows. It highlights the analogy of God as the potter and us as the clay, being molded and shaped by Him in seclusion and through various life experiences. The message encourages surrendering to God's sovereignty and recognizing our individuality and unique roles within the body of Christ, all crafted by the mighty hands of God.

This sermon is about the importance of surrendering to God, highlighting the struggle to let go of our troubles and the unknown hindrances that hold us back. It emphasizes the need to ask Jesus to reveal and search our hearts so we can fully surrender and experience God's compassion and love.

This sermon focuses on the analogy of God as the potter and us as the clay, emphasizing the importance of yielding to God's shaping and molding in our lives. It highlights how God's sovereign power works through the circumstances, pain, and sorrows in our lives to form us into vessels of honor for His glory. The message encourages surrendering to God's plan, trusting His love, and allowing Him to make something beautiful out of our lives.

This sermon emphasizes the importance of depending on God to fulfill His promises in the New Covenant, contrasting it with the limitations of the Old Covenant. It highlights the need to believe and receive all that God has promised, especially the transformation through the Holy Spirit's indwelling. The message underscores the power and necessity of the Holy Spirit in living a victorious Christian life and the importance of seeking, valuing, and walking in the Spirit to experience God's fullness and blessings.

In this sermon, the speaker uses the analogy of a potter and clay to illustrate how God shapes and molds our lives. The speaker emphasizes the importance of patience and perseverance in allowing God to work in our lives. The potter's wheel represents the circumstances and experiences that God uses to shape us. The speaker encourages listeners to yield to God's touch and trust in His plan, recognizing that we have no intrinsic value without God's work in us.

In this sermon, the speaker begins by acknowledging the deceitfulness of engaging in questionable activities with computers and movies. They express their desire for a deeper revelation of God and a visitation from the Holy One of Israel. The speaker then confesses their own struggle with using a computer for non-academic purposes and how it led them to watch questionable DVDs. They admit that their conscience became weak and they lost conviction, ultimately feeling ashamed of their actions.

This sermon delves into the betrayal of Jesus by Judas Iscariot for 30 pieces of silver, highlighting the concept of 'seller's remorse' and the tragic consequences of selling out one's soul for worldly gains. It explores the value of our souls in comparison to temporary pleasures or gains, drawing parallels from biblical stories like Balaam and Absalom. The sermon emphasizes the redemption and salvation purchased through Jesus' sacrifice, despite being sold for a seemingly cheap price, and challenges listeners to consider what they are willing to exchange for their souls.

In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes that God is working in our lives to transform us. He compares this process to major surgery, where God is removing things from our lives that are not aligned with His will. The preacher also mentions the story of the blind man who was healed by Jesus, highlighting the importance of allowing God to continually work in our lives. He encourages the listeners to trust in God's process and to be encouraged by the examples of those who have gone before us in faith. The sermon concludes with a prayer for God to continue His work in the hearts and minds of the listeners.

In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes the importance of surrendering to God's will and allowing Him to work in our lives. He uses the analogy of a person wriggling and kicking against God's plan, and encourages listeners to submit to His leading. The speaker also discusses the power of the Word of God, describing it as a sharp sword that can discern the thoughts and intentions of the heart. He highlights the need for our whole being - spirit, soul, and body - to be surrendered to God.

J.R. Miller emphasizes that God's work in our lives is a continuous process that begins at birth and lasts until death. He illustrates that every experience, whether joyful or painful, contributes to our development, and we should not judge our progress too harshly as we are all works in progress. Miller encourages patience with ourselves, reminding us that God has a purpose in every circumstance, even when we cannot see it. He uses the story of Joseph to illustrate that the final outcome of our lives may reveal God's goodness, even if the current chapter seems bleak. Ultimately, we are called to trust in God's love and wisdom as He shapes us into who we are meant to be.

F.B. Meyer emphasizes the transformative power of God in the sermon 'Marred: So He Made It Again,' using the metaphor of a potter reshaping broken clay. He illustrates how, like the marred clay, individuals may feel broken and unfit for God's purpose, yet God seeks to restore and remake them into vessels of honor. Meyer encourages listeners to identify the points in their lives where they resist God's work and to allow Him to heal and reshape them. He reassures that God has a unique plan for each person, and despite past failures, there is hope for renewal and fulfillment in God's hands. The message is one of hope, urging individuals to surrender their brokenness to God for restoration.

Charles E. Cowman delivers a sermon on the transformative process of being shaped by God, drawing parallels between the stones used in construction and our own lives. He emphasizes how trials and challenges refine us, much like how stones are shaped and chiseled to fit into a greater purpose. Cowman encourages the congregation to trust in God's masterful hands, knowing that He is preparing them for a higher calling and a heavenly temple where their true beauty and purpose will be revealed.

T. Austin-Sparks emphasizes the metaphor of God as the potter and humanity as the clay, illustrating how each individual is shaped for a divine purpose. He discusses the sovereignty of God in choosing vessels for honor and dishonor, highlighting that our willingness to yield to God's shaping determines our usefulness. The sermon reflects on the tragic history of the potter's field, symbolizing the cost of betrayal and the fulfillment of prophecy through Christ. Sparks encourages believers to recognize their identity as vessels containing the treasure of God, urging them to separate from dishonor to be fit for the Master's use. Ultimately, he calls for a deeper understanding of God's mind and purpose in our lives.

John Follette preaches on the process of being 'emptied' like Moab in Jeremiah 48:11, using Paul as an example. Despite Paul's immediate surrender to God, he went through trials that broke and melted his natural spirit, leading to a broken, mellow spirit that poured out his life with heavenly joy. Paul's experiences, as described in 2 Corinthians 11:23-29, reflect the journey of being emptied from vessel to vessel. He learned to be content in all circumstances, not by becoming indifferent, but by becoming independent of his surroundings and making them serve him for spiritual growth.

T. Austin-Sparks emphasizes that God, as the Potter, shapes us according to His divine purpose, highlighting that our existence is not random but intentional, reflecting God's mind and will. He explains that every believer should have a sense of divine destiny, recognizing that salvation is a pathway to fulfilling God's purpose. Sparks warns against rigid doctrines that can lead to spiritual stagnation, asserting that true election is about being chosen for a purpose rather than merely for salvation. He encourages believers to trust in God's power and wisdom, even when they feel unworthy or incapable, as God's patience and persistence ensure that His plans will ultimately prevail. The sermon concludes with a call to embrace our divine calling and live with a consciousness of purpose.

F.B. Meyer emphasizes the importance of being molded by sound doctrine, comparing it to metal being cast into various forms. He explains that just as different vessels serve unique purposes in the temple, believers are shaped by God for specific roles in His kingdom. Meyer encourages believers to embrace their unique design and to obey God's teachings wholeheartedly, warning that failure to do so may lead to a painful reformation process. He reassures that our earthly struggles are part of a divine preparation for our eternal purpose. Ultimately, he reminds us that all things work together for good for those who love God.

Charles E. Cowman preaches about how God, like a skilled lapidary, knows how to deal with His most priceless jewels, even when allowing stinging blows in our lives. Just as a precious gem is cut and shaped to reveal its true beauty, God works in our lives to bring out our most radiant and splendid selves. The process of creation may involve pain and pressure, but yielding to God's hands like clay to a potter leads to spiritual enrichment and the realization of His divine purpose for us.

K.P. Yohannan shares the transformative story of Roy, who, after contemplating suicide following a friend's death, found hope and restoration through a Christian radio broadcast. His life, once lost in sin, became a beacon of light as he married and dedicated himself to serving the poor in North India as a doctor. Yohannan draws parallels to Peter, who, in his moment of despair, could not foresee the incredible restoration and purpose God had for him. The message emphasizes that despite our failures, God sees our potential and the beautiful end of our story, reminding us that it is never too late for redemption. The sermon encourages listeners to believe in God's ability to rewrite their narratives and to take that step of faith.

F.B. Meyer addresses the struggle many face in yielding to God's will, sharing personal stories of individuals who fought against their convictions and the peace they found in surrender. He emphasizes that true fulfillment comes from giving oneself entirely to God, as he recounts his own journey of holding back parts of his life from Christ. Meyer illustrates that God can restore and remake us, regardless of our past failures, urging listeners to trust Him fully. He encourages the congregation to recognize that yielding to God leads to a renewed life and purpose, akin to the transformative experiences of biblical figures like Jacob and Peter. Ultimately, Meyer reassures that it is never too late to surrender and be made anew by God's grace.

T. Austin-Sparks emphasizes the intertwined themes of service and sovereignty in the life of Jeremiah, illustrating how God calls individuals to serve despite their feelings of inadequacy. He highlights that true service requires a deep passion for God's people, coupled with a profound awareness of one's own limitations, as seen in Jeremiah's hesitance to accept his prophetic calling. Sparks further explains that God's sovereignty governs the lives of His servants, ensuring that their purpose aligns with His divine plan, even when they feel unqualified. The sermon encourages believers to recognize their unique calling and the importance of relying on God's strength rather than their own abilities. Ultimately, it reassures that God's sovereign hand is at work in every believer's life, shaping them for His purposes.

Edward Taylor's sermon emphasizes the imagery of God as a divine craftsman, weaving and spinning the threads of our lives with intricate care and purpose. He prays for God to use His Word as the spindle, His Spirit as the thread, and His ordinances as the tools to shape and color our souls into beautiful tapestries of heavenly design. Taylor calls for every aspect of our being - mind, will, emotions, judgment, conscience, memory, words, and actions - to be clothed in the glory of God, reflecting His divine craftsmanship in our lives.

Charles E. Cowman preaches on the concept of being polished by God's refining process, using the analogy of pebbles on the shore being shaped and smoothed by the relentless waves. He emphasizes that just as the pebbles become beautiful through turmoil and attrition, God shapes and refines us through life's challenges to fulfill our purpose and calling. Cowman encourages trust in God's plan, believing that He knows the work we are meant to do and will prepare us accordingly, even through the hurts and struggles we face.

R.A. Finlayson delves into the concept of the First Person of the Trinity as the Father, emphasizing His role as the Fount of Deity, the Source of all things, and the initiator of both creation and redemption. The sermon explores the various aspects of God's Fatherhood, including Creational Fatherhood, Theocratic Fatherhood, and Eternal Fatherhood, highlighting the unique and eternal relationship between the First and Second Persons of the Trinity. It also delves into the Christian understanding of God as Father, emphasizing the redemptive nature of this relationship through justification, adoption, and regeneration, all made possible by faith in Jesus Christ and the work of the Holy Spirit.