But in a great house there are not only vessels of gold and of silver, but also of wood and of earth; and some to honour, and some to dishonour. If a man therefore purge himself from these, he shall be a vessel unto honour, sanctified, and meet for the master's use, and prepared unto every good work. (2 Timothy 2:20-21) ~~~~~~ This sermon was preached at Swavesey Particular Baptist Chapel Lord's Day morning. ~~~~~~ To be prepared for the masters use we need to: 1/ Be strong in grace. 2/ Be aware of a solemn reality. 3/ Heed the words of direction. 4/ Keep the end in view. Sermon Summary: The sermon explores the biblical metaphor of believers as vessels in a great house, emphasizing the necessity of being sanctified and prepared for the Master's use. It establishes that grace through faith in Christ is the foundational requirement for any spiritual usefulness, warning against relying on religious busyness without genuine salvation. The preacher urges listeners to purge themselves from sin, vain babblings, and foolish controversies by fleeing from them rather than engaging in unprofitable strife. Instead, believers are called to study Scripture, exhibit meekness, and maintain a gentle spirit when instructing others. Ultimately, the message encourages all Christians, regardless of age or role, to seek personal holiness so they remain ready and effective for God's service.