Make the Vessels Full

In this powerful sermon, Bro. Duane Jackson calls believers to holiness and readiness as vessels for the Holy Spirit. Drawing from 1 Corinthians and 2 Kings, he emphasizes that we are the temple of God, and He cannot dwell in an unclean vessel. Using vivid analogies, Bro. Jackson urges the congregation to continually position themselves for a fresh filling of the Holy Spirit, allowing God to cleanse and use them for His glory.

Scripture References:

• 1 Corinthians 3:16-17 – “Know ye not that ye are the temple of God, and that the Spirit of God dwelleth in you?”
• 2 Corinthians 6:16-18 – “For ye are the temple of the living God… I will dwell in them, and walk in them.”
• Romans 12:1 – “Present your bodies a living sacrifice, holy, acceptable unto God.”
• 2 Kings 4:1-7 – The story of the widow’s oil, illustrating God’s provision and the importance of having vessels ready to be filled.
• Matthew 25:1-13 – The parable of the ten virgins, emphasizing the need to have enough oil, symbolizing the Holy Spirit.
• Matthew 23:25-28 – “Woe unto you, scribes and Pharisees, hypocrites! For ye are like unto whited sepulchres…”
• Revelation of Jesus Christ – Bro. Jackson draws on a message by William Branham regarding the importance of sanctification for vessels to be ready for use.