Sermons on Emptied Himself:

The Candle That Refuses To Go Out

Contributed by Dr John Singarayar Svd on Oct 28, 2025

It is not just about remembering the dead, it is about keeping love alive when everything else has gone.

Title: The Candle That Refuses to Go Out Intro: It is not just about remembering the dead, it is about keeping love alive when everything else has gone. Scripture: Luke 19:1-10 Reflection Dear Friends, My grandmother kept a small wooden box on her dresser, the kind with a brass latch that ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:1-10

Denomination: Other

Faith In Action Premium Sermon

Contributed by PRO Premium on Oct 9, 2023

True faith in Jesus should inspire action, as demonstrated by the Centurion in Luke 7, whose belief led him to seek Jesus' help for his servant's healing.

Good morning everyone! I am so excited to be with you all today as we finish up our sermon series called Made New. We have been talking about all of the powerful ways that the resurrection of Jesus changes our lives. The first week of this series we learned that it is our faith in Christ that ...read more

Scripture: James 2:14-17

Topics: Faith In Action, Healing, Kingdom Of God

Sermon Series: Made New

I Can See Clearly Now

Contributed by Donny Granberry on Apr 23, 2010

This message is to challenge the church to with Vision. Your vision wll contain you, command you, and connect you to the power of God.

I CAN SEE CLEARLY NOW by Pastor Donny Granberry Good Morning. If you are our guest today, thank you for choosing to worship with us today here at Central, where we are striving to make Christ the center of our lives. If you are searching for a church home, we invite you to prayerfully consider ...read more

Scripture: Habakkuk 2:1-3

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Come Forth! Series

Contributed by C Vincent on Jul 6, 2009

The Easter morning story

Come Forth! Easter Sunday am We move from the realm of shadow, type, and prophecy, into the full sunshine of the presentation of the Son of God. The Old Testament speaks of him on every page, but speaks in shadows, in types, in symbols, and in prophecies---all looking forward to someone ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:1-10

Denomination: Assembly Of God

I Cherish The Old Rugged Cross

Contributed by Ray Swift on Jul 29, 2017

Based on the hymn "The Old Rugged Cross" by George Bernard. Focuses on the purpose of God, the submission of Jesus and the glory of God's children.

FB, Lafayette July 16, 2017 Sunday Evening I Cherish The Old Rugged Cross Philippians 2:8-11; Galatians 6:14 Intro.: I can only recall his first name as Alister, yet his name is really not all that important tonight but I wish I had a picture of Alister because -- if a picture is worth a thousand ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:5-11

Denomination: Baptist

I Cherish The Old Rugged Cross

Contributed by Ray Swift on Aug 10, 2017

Based on the hymn this message draws the believer back to the cross to experience the love and grace of Jesus.

FB, Lafayette July 16, 2017 Sunday Evening I Cherish The Old Rugged Cross Philippians 2:8-11; Galatians 6:14 Intro.: I can only recall his first name as Alister, yet his name is really not all that important tonight but I wish I had a picture of Alister because -- if a picture is worth a thousand ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:8-11, Galatians 6:14

Denomination: Baptist

The Promise Of Immanuel Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Nov 25, 2015

In a time for fear, trust in the Lord and hope in His promise.

A woman in Arkansas was sitting in her car in a parking several years ago when she heard a loud bang and then felt a sharp pain in the back of her head. She was holding her hands behind her head when someone walked by and asked, “Are you OK?” The woman answered, “I've been shot ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 7:1-16

Denomination: Evangelical Free

More Power

Contributed by Jerry Flury on Oct 13, 2006

It is the heart cry of the need and desire for more power in the believer’s life. Without God’s power the church will have little if any impact on others. Why is it that some people don’t experience more power in their lives?

More Power Mark 9:14-29 Introduction: Many get caught up in the desire for more money, more power, more influence, more prestige. Many who follow this pursuit profess to be dedicated Christians. What they fail to realize is that what they need and should desire most is more of the power of God in ...read more

Scripture: Mark 9:14-29

Denomination: Baptist

One

Contributed by Dan Brown on Nov 28, 2006

Message on the Foundations for our Unity in Christ.

LBC Sermon-One-Foundations of Unity-Phil. 2:1-4 "Ice Age" Clip-Scene 14-end w/ “we are one strange herd” That is a picture of us as the body of X. -apart from X would you know the other people in this room? -But, in the same way the baby in that clip brought those animals together into one ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:1-4

Denomination: *other

Mending A Broken Spirit Series

Contributed by Jim Pritchett on Jan 12, 2011

God loves people who have failed and messed up, and there’s nothing he wants to do more than extend forgiveness for sin, and healing for brokenness. And the greater your brokenness, the greater God’s opportunity to demonstrate his grace!

Mending a Broken Spirit Part 4 of a 4 Part Series Jim Pritchett Swift Creek Community Church Humpty Dumpty sat on a wall. Humpty Dumpty had a great fall. And all the king’s horses, and all the king’s men -- ? (couldn’t put Humpty together again!) Humpty’s broken. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 7:36-50

Denomination: Baptist

I Hear It, But Just Don’t Apply It Series

Contributed by Scott Chambers on Apr 8, 2013

This is the third message in a series from the book of Ecclesiastes that examines Solomon's wisdom in regard to the mistakes that he had made in his life. This message examines how often know the right thing to do but just don't do it.

Dear Diary, I want to do what’s right, I listen to wisdom from others but when it comes to applying it in my life, I fail miserably. Every one of us has at one time or another found ourselves in a situation where we knew the right thing to do and just didn’t do it. It is these times ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 7:4-6

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Gospel In The Seven Sayings Of The Cross—pt. 5 (Separation From God) Series

Contributed by Bobby Mcdaniel on Oct 15, 2013

Even as Christ bearing the sins of the world separated Him from His father while on the cross, so do our sins separate us from God until we have a saving personal relationship with Christ.

1. Introduction a. This morning as we continue our series The Gospel in the Seven Sayings of the Cross we focus on Christ’s fourth statement made from the cross. b. In the statement we will evaluate today, Christ demonstrates that sin separates us from God, leaving us feeling empty and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 27:46

Son Rise Service 2017

Contributed by Randy Edwards on Apr 18, 2017

Easter 2017 Son Rise service

2017 Easter Sunrise service I love sunrise I wish I rested and slept enough to see them all Over the years I have looked at many Sunrises In many locations I remember sitting around a charcoal fire in Chong we village Zambia Waiting with anticipation for what God had on the agenda for the day ...read more

Scripture: John 20:1

Denomination: Baptist

Christ Is Still Risen!

Contributed by Jonathan Kruschel on Oct 12, 2020

How does Jesus take the sting out of death? Life is still hard and losing a loved one is sad. How does Easter help? No matter what you're going through Easter doesn't change. Christ is still and always will be risen from the dead!

This Easter is unlike any that I’ve ever experienced and I’m guessing that I’m not alone in feeling that way. This is a rather strange Easter morning. The church is empty. Your normal family gatherings have likely been cancelled or postponed. You likely watching this worship service by ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:54-57

Denomination: Lutheran

What We Learn From Our Poverty

Contributed by Mary Erickson on Nov 11, 2024

A sermon for the season following Pentecost, Year B, Lectionary 32

November 10, 2024 Rev. Mary Erickson Hope Lutheran Church 1 Kings 17:8-16; Hebrews 9:24-28; Mark 12:38-44 What We Learn from Our Poverty Friends, may grace and peace be yours in abundance in the knowledge of God and Christ Jesus our Lord. “Blessed are the poor in spirit, for they shall see ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 17:8-16, Hebrews 9:24-28, Mark 12:38-44

Denomination: Lutheran