Playlist: Vessel, Symbol of (topic)
Filling Our Vessels with Pure Oil
Sermonette by Bill OnisickA good spiritual lamp, fueled by God's pure oil, will shine brightly, uniting heart, emotion, and will keep the letter and spirit of the law simultaneously.
Approaching God Through Christ (Part Three)
Sermon by Richard T. RitenbaughIn II Timothy 2, Paul employs the image of vessels within a great house to illustrate the standing of believers before God. He notes that a large household contains not only vessels of gold and silver but also vessels of wood and clay, some appointed for honorable use and others for dishonorable use. This vessel imagery directly …
Unity (Part 3): Ephesians 4 (A)
Feast of Tabernacles Sermon by John W. RitenbaughThe concept of a vessel serves as a governing symbol for understanding God's sovereign choice in appointing leadership, and it directly connects to the sermon's larger argument about apostleship, church government, and unity. Herbert Armstrong is described as "simply a chosen vessel," placed in the same category as Jacob, …
Loyalty and Submission (Part 2)
Sermon by John W. RitenbaughLoyalty and submission to God (not always easy) empowers and guarantees ultimate success and leadership, actually freeing us from the fear of death.