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Treasure in Jars of Clay - Matt Charette 2 Corinthians 4:6-14
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
If Christians are a living advert for Jesus' kingdom, do our various weaknesses and failings help or hinder? In this beautiful passage Paul maps his ministry onto the pattern established by Jesus - he does not work despite our weaknesses, he works through them.
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
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
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
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 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
In Second Corinthians Chapter 4, human beings are referred to as jars of clay. "God who said, 'Let light shine out of darkness' made his light shine in our hearts... we have this treasure in jars of clay to show that this all-surpassing power is from God and not from us."
The time and afflictions of this Earth are a prelude to the glory of the world to come. So, while this life is important to the realization of God's purposes, it is not permanent. Trials and afflictions should be viewed in that context.
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
Jars of Clay | Kaija Leo | Paradox Church Sunday Gathering
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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Christian Rock Summer is back for 2025! And this time, we're kicking it off with a more general introduction to the history of Christian rock. On today's episode, Josiah and Josh introduce Tom O'Mahony (@gotitatguineys, Beneath the Skin, Lions Led By Donkeys) to the edgier side of CCM.Follow today's guest on Twitter @gotitatguineys and Bluesky @gotitatguineys.bsky.socialListen to Lions Led By Donkeys and Beneath the SkinBecome a Fruitless Patron here: https://www.patreon.com/user?u=11922141Check out Fruitless on YouTubeFind more of Josiah's work: https://linktr.ee/josiahwsuttonFollow Josiah on Twitter @josiahwsuttonReferencesIntro to Christian Rock, Spotify Playlist, https://open.spotify.com/playlist/7yggUowVXfHsluI7TNfLlgGod Gave Rock and Roll to You: A History of Christian Contemporary Music by Leah PayneThis Substack piece from Josiah includes the infamous Amy Grant album art and also a bit about Michael Tait: https://josiahlist.substack.com/i/165291996/christian-rock-summer-baby"Video Redeemed The Radio Star: Definitive Edition (feat. Rosey Armstrong)," The Worst of All Possible Worlds, https://www.patreon.com/posts/182-video-radio-125187076Audio creditsYesterday – bloom.Shine - NewsboysWhy Should the Devil Have All the Good Music? - Larry NormanGotta Serve Somebody - Bob DylanI Wish We'd All Been Ready - The Fishmarket Combo (Originally by Larry Norman)Walkin' in the Light - PetraTo Hell With the Devil - StryperOn the Fritz - Steve TaylorI Want to Be a Clone - Steve TaylorLuv is a Verb - dc TalkJesus Freak - dc TalkColored People - dc TalkBig House - Audio AdrenalineLiquid - Jars of ClayPour Me Out - PFRI Could Sing Of Your Love Forever - Delirious?I've Always Loved You - Third DayKiss Me -Sixpence None the RicherSuper Good Feeling - BleachPunk Rawk Show - MxPxSupertones Strike Back - The O.C. SupertonesGet Your Riot Gear - Five Iron FrenzyLies Of Serpents, A River Of Tears - Zao Youth of the Nation - P.O.D.Meant to Live - SwitchfootAll Around Me - FlyleafCassie - FlyleafBe My Escape - Relient KComatose - SkilletMonster - SkilletLips of an Angel - HinderVoices - SaosinOhio is For Lovers - Hawthorne HeightsUndo Me - Jennifer KnappHey Hey - SuperchickPhenomenon - Thousand Foot KrutchLove Addict - Family Force 5Pitiful - BlindsideBreathe Into Me - RedScars Remain - DiscipleFire At Will - Jonah 33Evil (A Chorus of Resistance) - Project 86White Washed - August Burns RedIn Regards to Myself - UnderoathA Boy Brushed Red Living In Black and White - UnderoathSay This Sooner - The AlmostEmpire - As Cities BurnNew Medicines - Dead PoeticThe Feel Good Drag - AnberlinGravedigging - The Classic CrimeIdentity - August Burns RedGod's Not Dead (Like a Lion) - NewsboysBreakfast - Newsboys ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★
All this June, we're exploring words that start with the letter J! This week, we look at Jars of Clay. We may feel cracked, fragile, or worn—but God chooses to place His treasure within us. His power shines through our weakness, and our story brings Him glory. Don't miss this encouraging word!
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
If Jesus is raised from the dead then: I. He shows his power in our weakness II. He is our hope when we despair III. He reveals the eternal in light of the temporal.
FSBT family member Bekah subs for Casey today. Welcome back, Bekah! (0:30) an update on Casey (7:00) Proverbs 32 (12:30) decoding an alarming facebook post (27:00) Wikipedia Exchange
April 6th, 2025At River Oak Church, we are a welcoming family of imperfect people who share a passion for God, a passion for others, and a passion for graciously sharing the good news of Jesus Christ. We enjoy an informal environment and Christ-exalting modern worship, and we are committed to following the truth of God's Word. We welcome you to come as you are, from wherever you've been, and join us!Support the show
Well, that's (thankfully) a wrap on the Syracuse regular season. When someone at church youth group busted out some Jars Of Clay, watch out. The guys have a lot of "old people" traits. And so much more on a Wednesdee!