{"href":"https://api.simplecast.com/oembed?url=https%3A%2F%2Fcity-harvest-sermons.simplecast.com%2Fepisodes%2Fin-the-hands-of-the-master-potter-TeuKPP_e","width":444,"version":"1.0","type":"rich","title":"In the Hands of the Master Potter! | Jeremiah 18: 1-6 | Rev. Samuel T. Koshy","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_url":"https://image.simplecastcdn.com/images/fca6c518-f949-46a6-beab-0dc78a62e854/b2ee9342-2293-41f7-9432-54d48fdc5f99/podcast-cover-42.jpg","thumbnail_height":300,"provider_url":"https://simplecast.com","provider_name":"Simplecast","html":"<iframe src=\"https://player.simplecast.com/cc075fe1-81ef-4b18-be6e-7f72345ea5b0\" height=\"200\" width=\"100%\" title=\"In the Hands of the Master Potter! | Jeremiah 18: 1-6 | Rev. Samuel T. Koshy\" frameborder=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\"></iframe>","height":200,"description":"In today's sermon, titled \"In the Hands of the Master Potter,\" we delve into the powerful imagery presented in Jeremiah 18:1-6 (NIV). This passage provides a profound metaphor of God as the potter and His people as the clay, illustrating His sovereign control and loving guidance in shaping our lives.\n\nKey Points Covered:\nThe Master Potter's Vision: God has a purpose for each of us, just as a potter envisions a vessel before shaping it. Our lives are not accidents; we are created with intention and destiny.\n\nThe Master Potter's Method: Life's circumstances are like the wheel turning under the potter's hand, shaping us through trials and challenges. Romans 8:28-29 reminds us that God works all things for good, conforming us to the likeness of His Son.\n\nThe Master Potter's Faithfulness: Despite our imperfections and failures, God persists in molding us into vessels of honor. His love and commitment are unwavering, ensuring our growth and transformation.\n\nIllustrations from Scripture:\nExodus 15: God as a triumphant warrior.\n1 Samuel 8: God as a just king.\nJob: God as the master architect.\nPsalms 23 & 95: God as a shepherd and the rock of our salvation.\nHosea: God as a faithful husband.\n\nIn this message, we explore how God, the Master Potter, uses every circumstance to shape us, emphasizing His control, care, and ultimate purpose for our lives. We are reminded of the importance of surrendering to His will, trusting that He is shaping us for His glory and our good.1"}