04/10/2026
TOPIC: THE USABLE VESSEL
ANCHOR SCRIPTURE (S): 2 Timothy 2:20-21
MINISTERING: Pastor (Engr.) Jerry Sunday O. (Founder’s Day Service)
DATE: 4th October, 2026
INTRODUCTION:
Beloved, you were never created without a purpose. God did not save you or bless you so that you warm the church sit.
He created you as a vessel to use you in fulfilling His purpose here on earth. Everyone is a vessel, but not everyone can be used by God.
WHAT IS A USABLE VESSEL?
A usable vessel is a container made or designed with the purpose of carrying something and making it available for a particular purpose.
THINGS TO NOTE:
1. A vessel is usable not purposely for its appearance but how effectively it can be used (Moses – Exodus 4:10).
2. The materials may differ, but what matters to God is if the vessel can be usable (Cyrus – King of Persia – Isaiah 45:1, Ezra 1:1).
3. A person can be gifted but unavailable, talented but unfaithful, knowledgeable but disobedient, and occupies a position but is ineffective (Zechariah 4:6, Romans 9:16).
4. A vessel does not get to decide what its purpose should be, rather God the owner, decides the purpose and usage (Isaiah 64:8, Romans 9:21).
WHAT GOD SEEKS FOR IN A VESSEL
1. A vessel to be usable must be clean (2 Timothy 2:21).
Man can claim to be clean outwardly, but God seeks the inward to outward cleansing (Matthew 15:11).
Example: Isaiah – Isaiah 6:5-7
2. A Usable Vessel must be available (Isaiah 6:8, Ezekiel 22:30).
Availability is the beginning of being usable by God. Many desire to be used by God, but when the opportunity comes, they become unavailable (1 Corinthians 15:58).
Example: Mary (Luke 1:38), The disciples (Matthew 4:18-20).
3. A usable vessel must be flexible in God’s hand (James 1:22).
A vessel will be used by God when the vessel is flexible and obedient to do the biddings of God.
Example: Abraham (Genesis 12:1,4), David (1 Samuel 16:7).
CONCLUSION:
Beloved, the best celebration for our Founder’s Day is not just the reflection on their labor, but to become usable vessels that will continue and sustain the work, mission, vision and legacy God has given them through our total loyalty.
PRAYERS:
1. Heavenly Father, in Your mercy, make my life a vessel that You can use for Your Glory. O’ Lord, let my life fulfill the purpose for which You created me in Jesus’ Name.
2. Heavenly Father, in Your Mercy, clean me, cause me to be available and flexible so as to be used by You. O’ Lord, rid me of excuses, fear, laziness, and unwillingness that seeks to hinder me in Jesus’ Name.