Podcasts about Jars of Clay

Send us a textIn this personal year-end message, I share honestly about a season of loss, pause, and transition—and how God has been faithfully rebuilding the work of Soaring with Him Ministries.This year brought unexpected grief, caregiving, job loss, and closed doors—but also renewed calling, expanded podcast reach, and continued ministry to vulnerable women. This is not the end. It is a new chapter.

In a direct sequel to the previous episode (which honored Jars of Clay's self-titled debut with two members of the band), we return for another Jars-themed episode, except this time it's a panel. The goal? To score and rank all eleven of the band's full-length albums. The results might surprise you! Host Chase Tremaine leads the panel with JFH's John DiBiase, music critic Josh Balogh, and Jarchives moderator Mike Harvat. Would you like to hear and even appear as a guest on the host's new podcast series? Click here for more information. The JFH Podcast is hosted and produced by Chase Tremaine and executive produced by John DiBiase and Christopher Smith. To meet the people behind the show, discuss the episodes, ask questions, and engage in conversations with other listeners, join the JFH Podcast group on Facebook.

"But we have this treasure in jars of clay, to show that the surpassing power belongs to God and not to us." 2 Corinthians 4:7  

Earlier this year, the seminal self-titled debut from Jars of Clay turned 30 years old. We honor that milestone anniversary by having two members of the band, Charlie Lowell and Matthew Odmark, on the show to reminisce on their memories of the album and to reflect on its legacy today. Joining the conversation are JFH's John DiBiase and Josh Balogh. Would you like to hear and even appear as a guest on the host's new podcast series? Click here for more information. The JFH Podcast is hosted and produced by Chase Tremaine and executive produced by John DiBiase and Christopher Smith. To meet the people behind the show, discuss the episodes, ask questions, and engage in conversations with other listeners, join the JFH Podcast group on Facebook.

This final sermon in the Jars of Clay series looks at stewardship of the Gospel and our evangelical call to be messengers of Good News

2 Corinthians 7:2-16 - Sermon by Aaron Markham

2 Corinthians 6:14-7:1 - Sermon by Trevor Hoffman

This Sunday, Pastor Brian gave a sermon titled "Treasures in Jars of Clay" from 2 Corinthians 4:7-16.

This stewardship sermon looks at 2 Kings 4 and how God shows us how we have more than enough... even when we don't think that we do.

2 Corinthians 6:1-13 - Sermon by Aaron Markham

2 Corinthians 5:11-21 - Sermon by Joshua Pegram

Treasures in Jars of Clay

The sermon centers on the theological truth that Christian suffering is not meaningless but purposeful, revealing God's surpassing power through human weakness. Drawing from 2 Corinthians 4:7–12, it explains that believers are 'jars of clay' containing the priceless treasure of the gospel, so that God's power—demonstrated in affliction, persecution, and endurance—is clearly seen, not human strength. Suffering is not a sign of divine abandonment but a divine instrument: it reflects Christ's death and resurrection, testifies to the gospel in a broken world, and becomes a means by which others are drawn to salvation. Through the life of Hudson Taylor and Paul's own trials, the message affirms that faithful endurance in suffering, though painful, is a spiritual investment that advances the gospel and draws others to Christ, ultimately glorifying God.

Treasure in Jars of Clay - Matt Charette 2 Corinthians 4:6-14

2 Corinthians 5:1-10 - Sermon by Trevor Hoffman

This week, we're joined by Matt Kelly's Christian Cringe co-host Katie Hampton to become one with the mud. Yes, we're exploring the career and music of Jars of Clay, the rare mainstream crossover from the Christian music scene who made their mark in 1996 with the alternative rock radio hit “Flood.” Despite a bit of blowback from their religious fanbase, the band was able to balance their success while still staying true to their faith. In the end, it was their work BEYOND the world of music that may have reserved them a front row seat in heaven. But was their music good enough to “lift them up” to THUNDER status? Tune in to find out. One Hit Thunder is brought to you by DistroKid, the ultimate partner for taking your music to the next level. Our listeners get 30% off your first YEAR with DistroKid by signing up at http://distrokid.com/vip/onehitthunder Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It's the 30th anniversary of Jars of Clay's debut album! Join us as we discuss the self-titled record track by track and share a plethora of fun tidbits and trivia along the way. If you'd like to join the celebration, send your stories and memories (in audio or video format) to podcast@podcastonastick.com by October 22nd.

2 Corinthians 4:1-6 - Sermon by Trevor Hoffman

Episode Synopsis:In chapter 4 of 2 Corinthians, Paul addresses a subject no one likes or wants to talk about–the frailty and weakness of the human body.  We have all seen images of great athletes with robust and fit bodies–the Greeks and Romans idolized the human body in their art and sculpture.  But think of those magnificent bodies at their peak (say in their 20-40s) in contrast to those instances where we see the same person much older–with weight gain, joint and muscle deterioration, baldness, crepey skin and wrinkles, and the onset of illnesses and various maladies.  That is what Paul is getting at here.  We are all “jars of clay” destined to die.  This is the inevitable outcome of Adam's fall into sin.  Given his experience as an apostle, preaching the cross of Christ (as unpopular a message as one can find in the ancient world), Paul knows what it is like to suffer for Christ's sake, as well as sacrifice his own body and health in the service of Christ's church.  Paul is not a masochist nor a whiner.  But he has suffered greatly for the cause of Christ, especially in his work in Corinth–a church where many now belittle his work because of his physical weakness.  We get hints in this letter of the emotional toll this took on Paul, as well as the impact of illness and bodily trauma.  Paul recounts these matters to explain to the Corinthians why things have taken the course they have.  Paul is not a stoic who strives to “keep calm and carry on.”  He is not a peddler of God's word.  Paul trusts in God's providence through the power of the resurrected Christ and the indwelling Holy Spirit to bring about deliverance from the source of all of these problems–human sin.  Paul reminds the Corinthians (and us) that eternal things are indeed ultimately far more important than temporal things.  The cross is a divinely-revealed message which speaks to these ultimate concerns, whereas Greek and Roman paganism is a mere figment of the sinful human imagination and does not–indeed cannot.  In fact, Paul attributes the latter to the work of Satan–the blinder of minds and the thief of souls. In response to the challenges he faces in Corinth, Paul does not stress fitness, diet, supplements, or exercise as we are apt to do and which are, no doubt, important to our quality of life.  Knowing that bodily frailness will eventually overcome us all–Paul directs the Corinthians (and us) to the sure and certain hope of the resurrection and entrance into the glory of God.  We may be afflicted and suffer now, but the glories of Christ and eternal life in his presence is our future.  For show notes and other recommended materials located at the Riddleblog as mentioned during the Blessed Hope Podcast, click here: https://www.kimriddlebarger.com/

2 Corinthians 3:12-18 - Sermon by Trevor Hoffman

2 Corinthians 4:7 “we are like clay jars in which this treasure is stored. The real power comes from God and not from us.” The Amplified Bible says it this way; But we have this precious treasure [the good news about salvation] in [unworthy] earthen vessels [of human frailty], so that the grandeur and surpassing greatness of the power will be [shown to be] from God [His sufficiency] and not from ourselves.God goes beyond just ordinary vessels, God uses broken vessels. In other words. He uses imperfect people who put their trust in a perfect God. In this way, when a brother or sister in Christ accomplishes something great,  all men will know that it is God who has manifested His power and glory through them. And in that way, all will know that it was not the work of men but the work of God."  Join in with us as Pastor Art dives into the story of Gideon to pull out the wealth of God's wisdom, revelation and understanding hidden within the pages of this story, we believe you will be blessedSupport the showGrowing our inner man as we connect with God's Word

This is the second installment in our series looking at our identity as a church, through the lens of 2 Corinthians 4:7-12.Speaker: Jeff Peabody

In this episode, we are reminded that God uses ordinary, fallible people to reveal His glory!

2 Corinthians 3:1-18 - Sermon by Aaron Markham

2 Corinthians 2:12-17 - Sermon by Trevor Hoffman

September 21, 2025 Hope & Boldness: Jars of Clay 2 Corinthians 4:7-18 Pastor Jim Rutherford

Preached at St Paul Lutheran Church, Rockford, Illinois on September 14th, 2025.Support Rev Fisk at SubscribeStarOrder Rev Fisk's books at AmazonCatch Rev Fisk on A Brief History of Power podcastFor video, visit Rev Fisk's Rumble channel

2 Corinthians 1:23-2:11 - Sermon in Trevor Hoffman

2 Corinthians 1:12-24 - Sermon in Nic Olson

2 Corinthians 1:1-11 - Sermon by Aaron Markham

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2 Corinthians

2 Corinthians 4:7-10 - But we have this treasure in jars of clay, to show that the surpassing power belongs to God and not to us. We are afflicted in every way, but not crushed; perplexed, but not driven to despair; persecuted, but not forsaken; struck down, but not destroyed; always carrying in the body the death of Jesus, so that the life of Jesus may also be manifested in our bodies.

Guest Pastor Gary Bellis shares a word about the treasure we have in jars of clay (2 Corinthians 4:7), which ... Read More

2 Corinthians 4 - Treasures in Jars of Clay by Calvary Chapel Irmo

The best thing you can be is a jar of clay. Let me explain.Donate to Moody Radio: http://moodyradio.org/donateto/todayssinglechristianSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hey guys. Let's enter the multiverse! In this alternate dimension episode of CJN, Kylan is joined by longtime co-hosts Josh Balogh and AJ Simmons to discuss Jars Of Clay's first album. As you know in this universe we all LOVE bongos, but will our analysis of the album be Worlds Apart from our first time?If you like what you hear, please rate, review, subscribe, and follow!Connect with us here:Email: contact@churchjamsnow.comSite: https://www.churchjamsnow.com/IG: @churchjamsnowTwitter: @churchjamsnowFB: https://www.facebook.com/churchjamsnowpodcastPatreon: https://www.patreon.com/churchjamsnowpodcast

What kind of vessel carries the Gospel? Not gold, not crystal, not anything the world would admire. Paul says it's clay: fragile and weak. That's what ministry looks like. That's what the Christian life looks like. In this chapter, we hear that God has placed His priceless treasure—the light of the knowledge of the glory of God in the face of Jesus Christ—into weak human vessels, so that the surpassing power may be seen as coming from Him, not us.  The Rev. Robert Smith, pastor emeritus in Ft. Wayne, IN, joins the Rev. Dr. Phil Booe to study 2 Corinthians 4.  What does it mean to follow Christ in weakness? What does true ministry look like in the face of criticism, suffering, and spiritual warfare? And how can the Church hold fast to the Gospel when pressured by the world—and even by false teachers within? On Thy Strong Word, we walk verse by verse through, arguably, the apostle Paul's most personal, emotional, and paradoxical letter: 2 Corinthians. From forgiveness and reconciliation to generous giving and boasting only in the Lord, 2 Corinthians calls every believer to follow Christ boldly. This is the way of the cross, where God's grace is sufficient and His power is made perfect in you. Thy Strong Word, hosted by Rev. Dr. Phil Booe, pastor of St. John Lutheran Church of Luverne, MN, reveals the light of our salvation in Christ through study of God's Word, breaking our darkness with His redeeming light. Each weekday, two pastors fix our eyes on Jesus by considering Holy Scripture, verse by verse, in order to be strengthened in the Word and be equipped to faithfully serve in our daily vocations. Submit comments or questions to: thystrongword@kfuo.org.

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The package is not fit to hold the treasure within, and yet we have been chosen for His purpose.

Join us as our lead pastor Jeff Martin continues our series in 2 Corinthians with chapter 4:7-18. As we make our way through this series, please feel free to email ⁠info@rccjc.church with any questions you may have. Thanks for listening!Be sure to check out our website: ⁠https://www.rccjc.church/Find us on social media:Instagram: ⁠redeemerjc⁠Facebook: ⁠Redeemer Community Church⁠Youtube: ⁠Redeemer Community Church⁠