A Vessel God Can Use
By Assistant Pastor Dr. Jaden Fitzpatrick | March 22, 2026
Father, we thank you that we come this morning... help us to be strong and do it. God, we love you. We thank you. It's in the name of Jesus we pray. Amen.
On March 22, 2026, Asst. Pastor Jaden Fitzpatrick preaches “A Vessel God Can Use” from 1 Chronicles 28:9-10. Young people are not the future of the church—they are the church now. God is looking for available, willing, and faithful vessels He can use right now in 2026.
1. A Perfect Heart
“And thou Solomon, my son, know thou the God of thy father, and serve him with a perfect heart, with a willing mind.” (1 Chronicles 28:9)
A perfect heart does not mean a flawless heart. It means a fully committed, sincere, and undivided devotion to the Lord. As 1 Kings 8:61 says, “Let your heart therefore be perfect with the Lord our God, to walk in his statutes, and to keep his commandments...”
God is far more concerned with the condition of our heart than the level of our performance. A perfect heart is willing to submit, repentant, teachable, focused on love, and living in communion with God—seeking His fellowship, not just His blessings. When our hearts are right, we stop worrying so much about what others think and focus on pleasing the Lord alone.
2. A Willing Mind
“...serve him with a perfect heart and with a willing mind.” (1 Chronicles 28:9)
A willing mind is a cheerful, ready, and eager desire to serve, obey, and please God—not out of mere obligation, but because we get to. As 2 Corinthians 8:12 reminds us, “For if there be first a willing mind, it is accepted according to that a man hath, and not according to that he hath not.”
Too many believers today are “Meatloaf Christians”—“I would do anything for love, but I won’t do that.” God is looking for people who will say, “God, I’ll do anything for You—even that.” Whether it’s cleaning toilets, picking up trash, singing a special, teaching a class, or serving behind the scenes, a willing mind says, “I want to.” Ability may impress people, but willingness moves God. God does His greatest work through those who simply say, “Here am I.”
3. Be Strong and Do It
“Take heed now, for the Lord hath chosen thee to build a house for the sanctuary. Be strong and do it.” (1 Chronicles 28:10)
Before Nike, God said, “Just do it.” There is no such thing as “I’m too young” or “I’m not qualified.” None of us are truly qualified—what qualifies us is a heart that says, “Here am I, Lord. I’ll do whatever You want.”
The older generation has laid the groundwork and must now invest in and train the next generation. The young people must rise up, take the baton, and carry the work forward. If we wait until we’re “older” or “ready,” we may never do what we can do right now. The church needs willing vessels today—not tomorrow.
You don’t need more talent.
You need more surrender.
God is still looking for vessels He can use in 2026.
This morning, Asst. Pastor Fitzpatrick challenges every young person—and every believer—to stop waiting for a special calling and simply be willing. Shine your boots off—there’s work to do! Whether you’re young or older, God can use you right now if you will give Him a perfect heart and a willing mind. Be strong and do it.